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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
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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
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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
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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
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