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There are 8 messages in this issue:

Message 1 - Agricultural Research and Development Manager +b

Message 2 - Management Information Systems (MIS) Specialist, Washington DC +b

Message 3 - Senior Government Citizen Outreach Advisor, Iraq +b

Message 4 - Program Director, Initiative Against Trafficking in Persons +b

Message 5 - Country Director for Democratic Republic of Congo +b

Message 6 - Investment Advisor +b

Message 7 - Senior Advisor in Renewable Energy +b

Message 8 - Job Vacancies from Idealist.org

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Agricultural Research and Development Manager +b

Posted by: Dr. John Skerritt

Name of company or organization : Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research

Place of Assignment :  Indonesia  

Job description : We are seeking to fill a senior, international contract position as Subprogram Manager based in Makassar, Indonesia. The appointee will have responsibility for managing a small team of staff involved in planning, implementation management, monitoring and reporting functions. The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) forms part of Australia’s official development assistance program. ACIAR’s main role is the identification of agricultural and natural resource policy and management problems of developing countries, commissioning collaborative projects between Australian and developing country research institutions and publishing and communicating the results of the research. 

As part of a whole-of-government approach under the Australia-Indonesia Partnership, ACIAR is managing a major component of the Smallholder Agribusiness Development Initiative (SADI) in Indonesia, which commenced in late 2006. The ACIAR-SADI subprogram aims to strengthen adaptive agricultural R&D services for smallholders and agribusiness in selected provinces of Indonesia, and to ensure that R&D outcomes are effectively packaged and delivered for application.

ACIAR-SADI supports adaptive research in the value chains of key commodities, focusing on issues ranging from technical limitations in supply chains through to post harvest and marketing issues. To qualify as a priority commodity, the commodity should be important to smallholders and the province, have good market potential, have technical or market issues or opportunities with a high chance of being resolved through adaptive research and have the potential to support stronger linkages between farmers and markets. ACIAR-SADI works closely with the two other subprograms of SADI (managed by other organizations) to enhance smallholder agricultural production and marketing and private sector agribusiness development. The other subprograms: 1. help farmers to improve the supply of commodities, giving them the option of tapping improved research results and linking them to buyers, and 2. links the private sector to research and establish more effective and stable supply relations with producers. ACIAR-SADI helps local research institutions improve their capacity to provide practical demand-driven research results to firms and producers).

A second phase of SADI (to 2013) is anticipated, subject to approval of the design by the Australian Government. The appointee will initially be contracted for approximately 2 years and subject to performance and confirmation of the second phase of the program a further contract would be offered. An attractive senior remuneration package will be negotiated.

Job qualifications : This requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to lead strategic planning and implementation of the Sub-program and the ability to manage relationships with Indonesian and international R&D agencies. The manager will also need skills in administrative and financial management of donor projects in SE Asia (preferably Indonesia), preferably with in-country project leader experience.

Applicants should have an agriculturally-related degree, with postgraduate qualifications and experience in management of donor programs highly desirable. An understanding of Australian and SE Asian agriculture and research systems is required.

Nationality : no restrictions

Education : Masters degree 

Job type :  Contractual job

Start-up date : November 2008

Deadline for submission of applications : 14 September 2008

Submit applications to : Dr John Skerritt at this email address recruitment@aciar.gov.au  

Instructions to applicants : Selection documentation is available on www.aciar.gov.au or by phoning + 61 2 6217 0500. To discuss the position further, contact Dr John Skerritt on + 61 2 6217 0510 or + 61 407 269 081 or email skerritt@aciar.gov.au.

Applications specifically addressing the selection criteria, outlining relevant experience, and including names of three referees and contact details should be forwarded by 14 September 2008 to:

The Recruitment Officer, ACIAR

GPO Box 1571, CANBERRA  ACT  2601 AUSTRALIA     

email: recruitment@aciar.gov.au  

Follow-up : Phone call follow-ups are OK

Important Message: Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and  mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.

Management Information Systems (MIS) Specialist, Washington DC +b

Posted by: Recruitment ( recruitment@msi-inc.com )

Name of company or organization : Management Systems International (MSI)

Place of Assignment :  USA  

Job description : Management Information Systems (MIS) Specialist, Washington DC

Company Profile:  Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Today, it has over 100 projects under management worldwide and its technical expertise has been expanded to include implementation of a range of analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, organizational capacity building, education, and natural resource management.  At the beginning of 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., a global multi-disciplinary professional services organization with offices in 20 countries around the world. MSI became a part of Coffey International Development (Coffey ID), one of seven divisions which comprise the Coffey Group. Together, we aspire to create extraordinary outcomes for our clients, our staff and the communities in which we work. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Position Summary:  MSI has an immediate opening for a DC based MIS Specialist to analyze our technology innovation processes, and participate in the associated research & development activities.  Activities will initiate from two perspectives: 1) Attempting to meet current and future business problems and 2) Impact of emerging technologies.  The MIS Specialist will evaluate software vendors targeted for possible integration into MSI existing systems or environment, while considering preferred technology strategic applications, tools and utilities for integrating new and legacy components and subsystems.  This position will involve occasional travel to provide technical assistance to MSI projects, and requires frequent and effective communication and collaboration with top level executives as well as with IT development teams.

Responsibilities:

•        5+ years hands-on technology experience in a variety of IT-related areas as described below;

•        Ability to translate user business requirements and processes into standard information management concepts and frameworks;

•        Systems integration with third-party solutions as well as proprietary, custom-developed solutions.  Heavy emphasis on integration of Data-intensive solutions;

•        Expertise in applications development life cycle (development, testing, deployment, operations, documentation, standards, best practices, etc.);

•        General familiarity with Windows based networks including client/server components and system/data security components;

•        General knowledge of web-based databases (SQL, MySQL, Oracle);

•        Advanced experience MS Office applications and integration;

•        Must be detail-oriented, organized, efficient, and able to complete tasks in a timely manner;

•        Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing– at both the Executive and Technical Operational level;

•        University degree, preferably in computer science or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

•        Willingness to travel to transition countries for short term technical assistance assignments.

Job qualifications : Preferred Qualifications:

•        Experience with web-based scripting languages (.NET, ColdFusion, .asp, PHP, etc.) strongly desired;

•        Familiarity with XML;

•        Familiarity with document management systems;

•        Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint technologies is a plus;

•        Some experience in marketing IT/ information management products and services.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.

Education : Bachelors degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Deadline for submission of applications : September 18, 2008

Instructions to applicants : To apply, please visit www.msiworldwide.com  

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

Important Message: Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and  mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.

Senior Government Citizen Outreach Advisor, Iraq +b

Posted by: Recruitment ( recruitment@msi-inc.com )

Name of company or organization : Management Systems International (MSI)

Place of Assignment :  Iraq  

Job description : Senior Government Citizen Outreach Advisor, Iraq

Company Profile:  Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Today, it has over 100 projects under management worldwide and its technical expertise has been expanded to include implementation of a range of analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, organizational capacity building, education, and natural resource management.  At the beginning of 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., a global multi-disciplinary professional services organization with offices in 20 countries around the world. MSI became a part of Coffey International Development (Coffey ID), one of seven divisions which comprise the Coffey Group. Together, we aspire to create extraordinary outcomes for our clients, our staff and the communities in which we work. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Position Summary:

Management Systems International/MSI (www.msiworldwide.com), an international development consulting firm based in Washington DC, is recruiting for a Senior Government Citizen Outreach Advisor with substantial experience in working with central ministries and line ministries to develop citizen advisory mechanisms and procedures. This long-term position will be based in Iraq.

Responsibilities:

•        Serve as the lead technical advisor helping central and line ministries develop citizen outreach programs;

•        Duties include developing citizen advisory mechanisms and procedures such as citizen complaints and responses website, phone, and/or office mechanisms; citizen/ministry advisory commission on delivery of services; and citizen hearing on ministry business;

•        Demonstrate professionalism in working with local ministries, US Government stakeholders and international donors.

Job qualifications : Qualifications:

•        Master’s degree or higher in public policy, or related area required;

•        Minimum of 8 years experience working with local governance actors, preferably in international settings;

•        Experience working in conflict or post-conflict contexts preferred;

•        Strong analytical, communication, organization, writing, and interpersonal skills;

•        Experience working with US Government stakeholders, experience working with the US Department of State a plus;

•        Ability to work with minimal guidance and handle tight deadlines;

•        Team player and self-starter.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.

Education : Bachelors degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Deadline for submission of applications : September 18, 2008

Instructions to applicants : To apply, please visit www.msiworldwide.com  

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

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Program Director, Initiative Against Trafficking in Persons +b

Posted by: Mitzi Bowen

Name of company or organization : Global Rights 

Place of Assignment :  USA   

Job description : Global Rights: Partners for Justice is an international human rights capacity building group that partners with organizations and activists around the world to strengthen their ability to promote human rights, to challenge injustice and to amplify diverse voices within the global discourse on human rights.  With offices or staff in countries around the world, we help create more just societies through a variety of strategies for change.  Our programs assist local activists to have a voice in legal forums, policy discussions, and actions of the international human rights community.  Our focus is on building the capacity of local actors to become effective agents for social change.  We are an international nongovernmental and nonprofit group headquartered in Washington D.C., and are formerly known as the International Human Rights Law Group.

Job Description: The Director of the Initiative Against Trafficking in Persons assists advocates and NGOs by building their advocacy, legal, and networking skills in order to encourage governments to combat trafficking, to prosecute traffickers, and to incorporate human rights standards into protective measures for trafficked persons.  The Initiative also increases awareness of the links between trafficking and the subordinate status of women and other vulnerable groups.  The Director will partner with local groups in Central America and Mexico in the design and implementation of projects that build local capacity, promote regional networking, and facilitate information- and resource-sharing opportunities.  The Director will monitor and participate in anti-trafficking efforts in the Organization of American States (OAS) and the United Nations.  The Director will also explore opportunities for future capacity-building work in other regions.

The Director will also lead the active collaboration of the Initiative with other Global Rightsˇ¦ programs and offices elsewhere in the world.  The Trafficking Director reports to Global Rightsˇ¦ Director of Programs and communicates regularly with all other department directors of the organization and its Executive Director.

Key duties will include:

„«      Developing strong links and collaborative work with human rights, legal, social justice and academic communities, and other program stakeholders.

„«      Representing Global Rights in human rights networks.

„«      Monitoring developments within the relevant UN and Inter-American mechanisms and sharing information and skills with partner organizations.

„«      Designing training activities and educational materials.

„«      Implementing training workshops and related capacity building activities.

„«      Developing advocacy strategies with partners using a human rights framework and facilitating communication between partner groups and their international counterparts.

„«      Development of annual work plans, budgets and concept papers. Managing implementation of activities in collaboration with other staff, and monitoring and revising budget projections.

„«      Ensuring program impact and effectiveness, and preparing related reports.

„«      Assisting the development of proposals and reports to donors.

„«      Preparing communication pieces about the Trafficking Initiativeˇ¦s work.

Benefits and Salary: Global Rights offers a generous benefits package, which includes a health and retirement plan and up to five weeks of paid vacation per year.  Salary is commensurate with experience.  Position is open until filled. 

Job qualifications : Desired qualifications include:

•        An advanced degree (law, human rights, political science, or another relevant field).

•        Fluency in Spanish is required.

•        A minimum of five years experience in the human rights field and an understanding of womenˇ¦s human rights issues.

•        First hand experience in public advocacy, grassroots organizations and mobilizing for social change.

•        Experience with international human rights mechanisms at the United Nations and/or the Inter-American system.

•        Strong abilities in project conceptualization, project design and planning, and report writing.

•        Abilities in representing an organization before partner groups and donors.

•        Proven abilities as an independent thinker and proactive self-starter.

•        Experience in monitoring project budgets.

•        Clear commitment to the vision, mission, and values of Global Rights.

Education : Masters degree   

Job type :  Full-time, long-term        

Deadline for submission of applications : 09/30/2008

Submit applications to : Trafficking Program Director Search         at this email address jobs@globalrights.org  

Instructions to applicants : To apply please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae by email, fax or mail to:

Program Director Search

Initiative Against Trafficking in Persons

Global Rights: Partners for Justice

1200 18th Street, NW, Suite 602

Washington, DC 20036  USA

Fax: +1 (202) 822-4606

Email: Jobs@globalrights.org  

NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE

Global Rights is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups    

Important Message: Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and  mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.

Country Director for Democratic Republic of Congo +b

Posted by: Mitzi Bowen

Name of company or organization : Global Rights 

Place of Assignment :  Congo, Democratic Rep.   

Job description : Global Rights: Partners for Justice is a human rights capacity-building group that partners with organizations and activists around the world to challenge injustices and to amplify voices within the global discourse.  With offices or staff in countries around the world, we help create more just societies through a variety of strategies for change.  Our programs assist local activists to increase access to justice and to have a voice in policy discussions, legal forums, and actions of the international human rights community.  Our focus is on building the capacity of local actors to become effective agents for social change and our major programs include women’s rights and gender equality and ethnic and racial equality, among others.  We are a nongovernmental and nonprofit group headquartered in Washington D.C., and are formerly know as the International Human Rights Law Group.

The Global Rights DRC Office currently focuses on:

•        Promoting and protecting women’s rights and gender equality, by building local capacity for related advocacy and for legal services to women and to victims of sexual violence and other gender-based crimes;

•        Improving access to justice by strengthening the capacity of local organizations to monitor trials and to conduct advocacy for strategies to unblock cases before local courts; and

•        Promoting access to justice by working with local human rights organizations to formulate and advocate law and policy reforms for an independent judiciary and a better functioning justice system and by facilitating collaborations and joint problem solving by a variety of actors in the justice system.

Job Description: The Country Director is the chief representative of Global Rights in the DRC, responsible for leading the organization’s work, developing its vision, and overseeing the pursuit of Global Rights’ mission.  S/he is responsible for the supervision of all local staff, including the management of executive, program, communications, fundraising, financial, and administrative functions.  S/he will also lead the active collaboration of the DRC office with other Global Rights’ offices elsewhere in the world.  The Country Director reports to the Director of Programs, based at the international headquarters, and communicates regularly with all other department directors of the organization and the Executive Director.

Key duties will include:

   Representing Global Rights in the DRC within the NGO community, civil society networks, academia, donors, international organizations, government institutions and other program stakeholders.

   Developing strong links with local civil society groups, key human rights actors and institutions.

   Managing the office, supervising staff and ensuring the achievement of professional standards.

   Leading the development of activity plans, budgets and concept papers, and their implementation, in collaboration with other staff.

   Ensuring program impact and effectiveness, and preparing related reports.

   Overseeing the office financial systems and reporting.

   Ensuring that operations conform to all applicable laws and regulations.

Benefits and Salary: Global Rights offers a generous benefits package, which includes a health and retirement plan and up to five weeks of paid vacation per year.  Salary is commensurate with experience.

Job qualifications : Desired qualifications include:

•        An advanced degree (human rights, law, political science, international relations or another relevant field).

•        A minimum of five years of experience in the human rights or development field.

•        A minimum of five years experience in project and/or organizational management and leadership.  (Ten years experience preferred.).

•        Fluency, written and spoken, in both French and English.

•        Strong abilities in project conceptualization, project design and planning, and report writing.

•        Proven abilities in staff supervision and oversight of logistics.

•        Abilities in representing an organization before partner groups, government officials, and donors.

•        Abilities and sound judgment in security management.

•        Proven abilities as an independent thinker and proactive self-starter, and past experience working with minimal supervision.

•        An ability to engage in frequent travel.

•        Clear commitment to the vision, mission, and values of Global Rights.

Education : Masters degree   

Job type :  Contractual job     

Deadline for submission of applications : 09/30/2008

Submit applications to : DRC Country Director Search at this email address jobs@globalrights.org  

Instructions to applicants : To apply please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae by email, fax or mail to:

DRC Country Director Search

Global Rights

1200 18th Street, NW, Suite 602

Washington, DC 20036  USA

Fax: +1 (202) 822 4606

Email: Jobs@globalrights.org

NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups    

Important Message: Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and  mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.

Investment Advisor +b

Posted by: Sandra S. van Doesburg

Name of company or organization : SNV/Netherlands Development Organization

Place of Assignment :  Uganda  

Job description : SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is dedicated to a society where all people enjoy the freedom to pursue their own sustainable development. We serve some 3,000 clients globally. We give capacity development and management advice, strengthen producer and stakeholder platforms, boost market intelligence, improve access to finance and develop local service providers. Our clients are selected for their track record and potential to make a tangible and sustainable increase in jobs and deliver efficient value for money basic services. Our geographical footprint in some of the world’s poorest and most remote communities with 100 offices in 33 countries in 5 regions is second to none. Our team is made up of 1,500 highly professional and dedicated staff largely local, 30 per cent of whom are women.  We have more than a 40 year history. We take risk, test solutions and seek to scale up models that are found effective. To increase impact, we work together with all those who can make a difference. Our organisation has a core subsidy from the Dutch Government. We also mobilize resources to expand our coverage and impact.

SNV East Southern Africa is actively involved in value chain financing. To strengthen this core service offering, SNV has strategically positioned itself with some of the world leading fund managers (Small Assistance Enterprise Fund, ACUMEN, Synpase and Grofin) to increase SNV’s impact in economic development through enhancing clients capacity to benefit from growth and equity investments in selected value chains.

While the various funds in the market have specific themes, SNV’s main focus will be to design interventions that maximize impact. Examples of themes include:

1. Market symmetry: warehouses, input supply and business service providers (Microfinance, Vets, Agronomy, Fertilizers, Leasing Companies)

2. Value Addition: Transport and processing.

3. Quality: Packaging and marketing.

We seek an experienced professional who will deliver on SNV ambitions to leverage and diversify investment opportunities with our clients.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Head of Economic Development, East and Southern Africa, the Investment Advisor will work with the regional economic development team. S/he will liaise closely with peers in the other 9 SNV countries of East and Southern Africa and with relevant Head Office staff in the Netherlands. This position will focus on creating a long-range pipeline of investment opportunities in the region and updating it yearly; cultivating and soliciting investors, fund managers, instituting a public-relations program; organizing appropriate staff training; maintaining investment records; writing and sending investment applications; sending follow up notes or overseeing that task; reporting to large fund managers on specific projects; and visiting major businesses invested in. This will require understanding of investment fund requirements, local investment authority incentives and assessing compatibility with SNV values, mission, strategy and policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.       Marketing and pipeline development

The advisors will:

•        implement this service in our chosen geographical and sector value chain;

•        be the lead in facilitating investment proposals, Technical Assistance (TA) to management of the SME’s;

•        be the lead in feeding these ideas to fund managers for presentation to the investment committee;

•        co-lead the marketing side of the fund with fund managers. Fund managers will lead, with support from SNV locally, all advertisement and placements of ads for applications.

2. Basic Analysis

•        The advisors will be required to prepare appropriate dossiers for independent scrutiny by the funds investment analysts.

3. Projections

•        The advisors will produce multi-year projections on investments. This includes first class business plans and other basics of running a business in an emerging economy.

4. Risk Management

•        The advisors will need to perform beneficiary risk assessments;

•        The advisors will play a role in managing risks on the beneficiary side through its investment officers.

5. Distillation and dissemination of learning

•        The advisors will play a role in this service and align with internal SNV delivery channels (Knowledge Management and Brokering);

•        Supporting Account Managers in partner countries.

DUTY STATION:

The duty station is Kampala, the capital of Uganda.

Health services: reasonable to good

Educational facilities: there are a variety of international schools, including English and American. There is a Dutch school for additional Dutch language training for several hours per week.

Security situation:  good

Accessibility: daily flights to and from Europe.

SALARY SCALE: 12 Minimum € 3274.83 maximum €4867.41 gross per month (hypo tax will be deducted) depending on relevant working experience, excluding attractive secondary conditions and allowances.

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 3 years with possible extension

STARTING DATE: ASAP

Job qualifications : REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Education

•        Masters degree in Business, Finance or related fields required.

Work experience

•        Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in agriculture development/investment arena (experience in Africa is a must)

•        An organized and strategic approach to investment management with experience in developing, managing and coordinating successful pipeline efforts (experience in Africa is a must);

•        Demonstrated success in the cultivation, solicitation and management of investment funds;

•        Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and describe agriculture based investment needs in a way that is compelling and comprehensive to the potential investor;

•        Leadership and strategic qualities to develop and support relevant staff in the region in investment brokering and investment idea generation;

•        Experience in developing solid working relationships and team work;

•        Demonstrated experience in developing and managing budgets; computer literate including knowledge of the most up-to-date pipeline tracking systems;

•        A track record as an effective communicator who is articulate and persuasive in written and verbal communications; adept at crafting business and investment plans and models, investor correspondence and other kinds of materials and making presentations to a variety of audiences.

Personal characteristics

•        Committed to and enthusiastic about the mission and vision of SNV Netherlands Development Organization;

•        Strong interpersonal/human relations skills: outgoing, straightforward and creative;

•        Strong verbal and professional written communication skills: one who shares information readily, listens as well as gives advice and respects the abilities of others;

•        Ability to maintain relationships with significant and influential individuals: an individual with credibility, good judgment, honesty, integrity, trust, diplomatic, and the ability to motivate others in a similar vein;

•        Ability to solicit gifts: a strategist who is adept at planning, prioritizing, organizing and following through;

•        Team-focused, must enjoy and be successful at working in teams as well as results oriented and proactive in approach;

•        A person with a sense of humour, high degree of maturity, sophistication, self-confidence, and flexibility.

Languages: fully proficient in English and strong knowledge in French.

Education : Masters degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Start-up date : asap

Deadline for submission of applications : 25th August 2008

Submit applications to : Molly Ayiemba at this email address mayiemba@snvworld.org  

Instructions to applicants : INFORMATION/APPLICATION:

You can send your application letter and CV (in English) to Molly Ayiemba (mayiemba@snvworld.org) under reference number UG 6531, until 25th August 2008.

Follow-up : Personal follow-ups allowed

Important Message: Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and  mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.

Senior Advisor in Renewable Energy +b

Posted by: Sandra S. van Doesburg

Name of company or organization : SNV/Netherlands Development Organization

Place of Assignment :  Nicaragua  

Job description : At SNV, we help organisations succeed and scale by unlocking and harnessing their true potential for transformative social change.  With more than 950 professional technical advisors located in 90 offices in more than 30 developing countries, we provide strategic and contextualized advisory, knowledge and advocacy services to more than 1800 leading public, private and social sector organisations in Africa, Asia, the Balkans, and Latin America to accelerate and sustain their fight against poverty.  Driven by the principles of economic and social inclusion, SNV catalyses scalable and lasting solutions that increase employment and income opportunities and access to basic services for the low-income segment.

CORE VALUES AND ASPIRATIONS: SNV aspires to think different and catalyze development beyond convention – not because it is easy, but because four decades of experience on-the-ground have shown us that sustainable solutions require integrated and contextualized approaches, tailor-made strategies, and the ability to help our clients evolve. At SNV, we believe in principled leadership driven by passion, inquisitiveness, connection, results-orientation and integrity.

CORE FUNCTIONS of the Senior Advisor in Tourism will include:

•        Strategic positioning: Identifying and interpreting opportunities and/or barriers and threats of advisory practices and ensuring information transfer to the team; Ensuring up to date contextual analysis and interpretation regarding tourism sector.

•        Network development: developing, expanding and maintaining effective and efficient local and regional networks with relevant stakeholders; identifying possible new clients; functions as the interface between SNV and the client;

•        Engagement and strategic scoping; initiating multi-actor assignments at sub national or national level; preparing proposal / strategies and ensuring approval on contracts; composing teams for assignments and establishing contacts and agreements;

•        Advisory Services: leading assignments and being direct responsible for their successful implementation; acting as account manager for specific assignments and / or clients; determining whether or not and when other disciplines should be involved; managing and monitoring progress and resources allocation and deployment; being responsible for contracting process, monitoring quality of services delivered by involved organizations and local capacity builders within assignments; identifying potential conflicting interests and initiating appropriate actions; ensuring clients satisfaction on quality of services and processes during the assignment.

•        Review and Evaluation of Advisory Services: contributing to feedback process, coaching and evaluation of achieved results for clients and SNV; leading the collective learning; being responsible for timely and high quality evaluation processes, coordinating the evaluation process and monitoring with clients; proposing corrective measures and lessons learned based on evaluations; ensures identification of follow up assignments, ensuring planning and coordination of actions.

•        Coaching advising other team members, both professionally as operationally; coaching associated partners on quality within context of assignments.

•        Knowledge development: contributing to internal and external knowledge development; participating in knowledge development / expertise groups and in external and internal networks; ensuring lessons learned being shared and applied in daily practice; possibly being appointed as national or sub regional focal point of an expertise network.

COMPENSATION:

Salary Scale 11: minimum € 2795,02 – maximum € 4294,82 gross per month depending on relevant working experience, excluding attractive secondary conditions and individual allowances.

CONTRACT PERIOD: starting a.s.a.p. for 3 years and renewable based on performance.

Job qualifications : ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:

•        Academic level of Masters Degree in Renewable Energy, Environmental field or any related areas.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITION:

•        Knowledge of key actors (organizations, networks and decision makers) in the Renewable Energy (RE) sector within Central America.

•        Proved experience in project design focused on Renewable Energy alternatives.

•        Experience in Renewable Energy Technologies and related program implementation

•        Strong knowledge of the legal, organizational and political framework, technical standards and development prospects in Central America related to RE

•        Knowledge and proven experiences in Clean Development Mechanisms (CDM) methodologies, CER’s markets and methane markets.

•        Experience in marketing and promotion of Renewable Energy Technologies and in using market-based approaches for the expansion of the RE sector.

•        Experience in successfully use of business approach within the renewable energy sector contemplating social inclusion strategies.

•        Experience in resource mobilization techniques

WORK EXPERIENCE:

•        Professional Background: Minimum 8 years professional work experience, including at least 5 years of international experience as consultant / advisory position, private or development organization. Knowledge of the international development or international business field preferred; 

•        Language:  A proven track record working in a multi-cultural and diverse environment.  Experience working in a bilingual (English & Spanish) environment with sufficient proficiency required.

•        Culture: Proven track record in working in diverse and decentralized teams of professionals in an innovative setting; able to lead, stimulate, inspire and coach professionals in a dynamic work environment.  Committed to strengthening an innovative, inspiring and dynamic work-place environment united by conviction to pursue development beyond convention.

Education : Masters degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Start-up date : asap

Salary range : minimum € 2795,02 – maximum € 4294,82 gross per month

Deadline for submission of applications : 4th September 2008

Submit applications to : Ms. Pamela Espinosa at this email address recruitmentla@snvworld.org  

Instructions to applicants : INFORMATION/APPLICATION:

You can send your application letter and CV (in English) to Ms. Pamela Espinosa (recruitmentla@snvworld.org) under reference number NI 6509 until September 4, 2008. For further information regarding SNV Latin America, please visit our website at www.snvla.org and www.inclusivebusiness.org

For corporate information, please visit us at www.snvworld.org

Follow-up : Personal follow-ups allowed

Important Message: Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and  mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.

 

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Important Message: Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and  mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.