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There are 10 messages in this issue:
Message 1 - Lentil Breeder - Aleppo,
Syria +b
Message 2 - Director of Diversification and Sustainable Intensification
of Production Systems Program - Aleppo, Syria +b
Message 3 - Finance Manager, Ukraine
+b
Message
4 - Procurement
Specialist Consultancy, Philippines +b
Message 5 - Country Director Mali and Burkina Faso
+b
Message 6 - Advisor Forest Products +b
Message 7 - Regional Fundraising Manager +b
Message 8 - Senior Advisor Economic
Development in Cotton Sector (Value Chain Development) +b
Message
9 - Development Director +b
Message 10
- Senior Advisor Carbon Financing & Forest Economics +b
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Posted by: Mary Malki
International Center For Agricultural Research In The Dry Areas (ICARDA), Aleppo, Syria
The Organization
The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
is a non-profit international agricultural research center,
one of 15 centers worldwide, supported by the
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The CGIAR is
co-sponsored by the World Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the
United Nations (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development
(IFAD), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). ICARDA has a staff of over 400 scientists and
support personnel, representing more than 45 nationalities. Research addresses germplasm improvement (cereals and legumes) and natural
resource management. The Center has a global mandate
for barley, lentil and faba bean improvement, and a
regional mandate for the improvement of wheat, chickpea and forage and pasture
legumes. A major emphasis is placed on the conservation and management of land
and water, and improved productivity of small ruminants in integrated farming
systems in dry areas. The Center’s research and
training programs are implemented in partnership with national programs and, in
most cases, with other CGIAR centers as well as
advanced research institutes in both developing and industrialized countries.
The Position
ICARDA
holds the world’s largest collection of lentil germplasm
and has a vigorous pre-breeding program exploiting this variability. The breeding program is based at ICARDA headquarters
in Aleppo, Syria, with close links to national programs. ICARDA is seeking a
lentil breeder to manage its breeding program.
The main responsibilities
include:
·
Responsibility for
leading the lentil breeding program at ICARDA
·
Maintenance of
lentil breeding activities in partnership with national programs and advanced
research institutes
·
Conduct of original
research on lentils and publication of results
·
Cooperation with
scientists in other disciplines such as pathology, biotechnology, agronomy and
socio-economics in food legume research
·
Participation in
setting the Center’s priorities in lentil research.
·
Providing training
in lentil breeding to NARS scientists, including provision of training
materials
·
Development of
research proposals for potential donors and of technical research reports
·
Representing
ICARDA on lentil breeding in regional and international fora
The
position is within the Biodiversity and Integrated Gene Management Program,
reports to the Program Director, and is based at ICARDA’s modern headquarters
and main research station located near Aleppo, Syria.
Essential Qualifications and Competencies
·
PhD in plant
breeding;
·
A minimum of 5
years experience in research and training, preferably on food legumes;
Desirable
Qualifications and Competencies
·
Work experience
in developing countries;
·
Experience in
aspects of biotechnology, particularly the application of marker assisted
selection;
·
Knowledge of
Arabic, or a second language such as French.
Terms of Appointment
The appointment will be for an initial period of three
years (including one year’s probation), renewable thereafter annually. The
salary is paid in US dollars. Benefits include housing allowance, paid home
leave travel, a pension scheme, life and health insurance package, vehicle for
business and personal use, and free enrollment for
dependent children in the ICARDA-administered international school (KG to Grade
12).
Living in Syria
ICARDA’s headquarters is situated in a rural setting 30
km south of Aleppo, Syria’s second largest city. In addition to the
internationally-accredited school, ICARDA runs a sports and social club for the
staff. Syria has many historical and archaeological sites, some a short drive
from Aleppo. There are four distinct seasons and the terrain varies from desert
to mountains to fertile fruit orchards. Major international airlines fly into
Damascus and Aleppo.
Application
Qualified
applicants are invited to send:
1) A cover letter of interest (no more than 2 pages)
highlighting the candidate’s experience against the criteria listed under
Qualifications and Competencies, including salary expectations and noting where
the candidate saw the advertisement.
2) Curriculum
vitae
3) Names, addresses, fax numbers and e-mail
addresses of three professional referees (they will not be contacted without
the candidate’s permission),
to: Personnel
Services
ICARDA, P.O. Box 5466,
Aleppo, Syria
Telephone: (963-21) 2213477, 2225112, or 2225012
Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105, or 5744622
E-mail: ICARDA-JOBS@CGIAR.ORG
Website: http://www.icarda.cgiar.org
(If
sending by e-mail, please do not include graphics or other large file
attachments.)
REFERENCE: quote INT-P/8506/08 on the application
(or in the subject line if applying by e-mail).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be
received by 7 August 2008
ICARDA is an equal opportunity employer, and
encourages applications from women.
Important Message: Please mention clearly in your
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Director of Diversification and
Sustainable Intensification of Production Systems Program - Aleppo,
Syria +b
Posted by: Mary Malki
International Center for
Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
Aleppo, Syria
The Organization
ICARDA is a non-profit
international agricultural research center in a
worldwide consortium of 15 centers, supported by the
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The CGIAR is co-sponsored by the World Bank,
the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP). With a
staff of over 400 scientists and support personnel, representing more than 45
nationalities, ICARDA addresses two key areas of agricultural research: germplasm improvement (cereals and legumes) and natural
resource management. The Center has a global mandate for barley, lentil and faba bean improvement, and a regional mandate for the
improvement of wheat, chickpea, and forage and pasture legumes. A major emphasis is placed on the conservation
and management of land and water, and improved productivity of small ruminants
in integrated farming systems in dry areas. The Center’s
research and training programs are implemented in partnership with national
programs and, in most cases, with other CGIAR centers
as well as advanced research institutes in both developing and industrialized
countries.
The Position
The
Director leads the ICARDA program which focuses on enhancing income generating
options for the rural poor from crops and livestock, especially small
ruminants, by improving and diversifying current agricultural production
systems, sustaining the resource production base (e.g. conservation agriculture),
increasing and diversifying outputs, improving the safety, quality and
marketability of produce, and adding value through agri-processing
of primary products. It aims to
contribute to the development in rural areas of productive and sustainable
systems that enhance nutrition and livelihoods, generate opportunities for
rural agri-business development and increased employment, and conserve the
resource base. The position combines research with administration and reports
to the Deputy Director General (Research). The position is based at ICARDA’s headquarters
and main research station located 30 km from Aleppo, Syria.
Duties
and Responsibilities
§ Develop Program strategy and research plans, and
ensure the implementation of approved work plans
§ Supervise the quality of research of the Program and
ensure its dissemination in the international literature
§ Prepare proposals for funding, and reports as
requested by senior management
§ Coordinate with other staff for capacity building in
the Program
§ Establish linkages and coordinate collaboration with
relevant institutions in developing and developed countries.
Qualifications
and Experience
Earned PhD
in a relevant subject; a minimum of 10 years experience in agricultural
research; proven record of experience in a relevant scientific domain; at least
three years of international experience in a leadership position; ability to
lead a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team, innovativeness and experience
in the developing world, a track record in donor relations, fund raising and
project development, excellent communications skills in English. Knowledge of Arabic and/or French would be an
advantage.
The
appointment will be for an initial period of three years, renewable thereafter
on an annual basis. The salary is paid
in US dollars. Benefits include housing
allowance, paid home leave travel, a pension scheme, life and health insurance
package, vehicle for business and personal use, and free enrollment for
dependent children in the ICARDA-administered International School (KG to Grade
12).
Living
in Syria
ICARDA’s headquarters are situated 30 km south of
Aleppo, Syria’s second largest city. In
addition to the internationally-accredited School, ICARDA runs a Sports and
Social Club for the staff. Syria has
many historical and archaeological sites, some a short drive from Aleppo. There are four distinct seasons and the
terrain varies from desert to mountains to fertile fruit orchards. Major international airlines fly into Damascus
and Aleppo
Application
Qualified
applicants are invited to send:
2) Cover letter of interest (no more than 2 pages)
highlighting the candidate’s experience against the criteria listed under
Qualifications and Competencies, including salary expectations and noting where
the candidate saw the advertisement.
2) Curriculum
vitae, with a recent photo
3) Names, addresses, fax numbers and e-mail
addresses of three professional referees (they will not be contacted without
the candidate’s permission),
to: Personnel
Services
ICARDA, P.O. Box 5466,
Aleppo, Syria
Telephone: (963-21) 2213477, 2225112, or 2225012
Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105, or 5744622
E-mail: ICARDA-JOBS@CGIAR.ORG
Website: http://www.icarda.cgiar.org
(If
sending by e-mail, please do not include graphics or other large file
attachments.)
REFERENCE: quote RE-INT-P/0416/08 on
the application (or in the subject line if applying by e-mail).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be
received by 09 August 2008
ICARDA is an equal
opportunity employer, and encourages applications from women.
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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Finance Manager, Ukraine +b
Posted by: Recruitment ( recruitment@msi-inc.com )
Name
of company or organization : Mangement
Systems International (MSI)
Place
of Assignment : Ukraine
Job
description : Finance Manager, Ukraine
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
is seeking a Finance Manager for an upcoming USAID Civil Society project in
Ukraine.
Responsibilities:
• Analyze financial data,
define relevant information; interpret data for purpose of determining past
financial performance and future probability;
• Process bank and cash transactions,
including reconciliations;
• Ensure adherence to USAID rules and
regulations and Ukrainian laws;
• Review of and accounting for procurement
transactions ensuring supporting documentation, accuracy of amounts and control
over payments;
• Create and/or contribute to financial
reports to USAID and MSI HQ.
Job
qualifications : Qualifications:
• Degree in accounting, finance or related
field;
• Minimum of 8 years financial management
experience required, including prior experience as Financial Manager for USAID
funded programs;
• Demonstrated expertise in USAID rules
and regulations;
• Knowledge and experience in Ukrainian
accounting systems;
• English language fluency required.
This
is a local position. Applicants must
have Ukrainian citizenship to qualify.
Only
candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone
calls, please.
Nationality : Ukraine
Education :
Bachelors degree
Job
type :
Full-time, long-term
Deadline
for submission of applications : August 9, 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.
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Procurement Specialist Consultancy,
Philippines +b
Posted by: Recruitment ( recruitment@msi-inc.com
)
Name of company or organization : Management Systems International (MSI)
Place of Assignment
: Philippines
Job description
: Procurement Specialist Consultancy, Philippines
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 is seeking a Procurement
Specialist to manage procurement for the remainder of our USAID-funded project
in the Philippines. *The position will start immediately and through
mid-November 2008.*
Responsibilities:
• Manage
the procurement of all commodities (particularly IT), goods and services for
the project;
• Uphold
procurement policies and standards;
• Write
IFBs and RFPs for equipment/service procurements as applicable;
• Review
RFQ’s and bids on large commodity procurements as needed.
Job qualifications
: Qualifications:
• 5+
years experience with the procurement of commodities, goods and services for
USAID funded projects;
• Demonstrated
expertise in USAID procurement rules and regulations required (FAIR, AIDAR,
etc);
• Demonstrated
knowledge of US government contracting instruments;
• Degree
in business administration, economics or related subject;
• Fluency
in written and spoken English required.
Only candidates who have been
selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Education : Bachelors degree
Job type : Contractual job
Deadline for submission of applications : August 9, 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.
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