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There are 8 messages in this issue:
Message 1 - Senior Human Resource
Associate +b
Message 2 - Managing Project Specialist
+b
Message 3 - Soil Fertility Specialist +b
Message
4 - Traidcraft Country
Director for South East Asia +b
Message 5 - Adviser to Commissioner
of Correctional Services +b
Message
6 - Country Director Mali and Burkina Faso +b
Message 7 - Regional Fundraising Manager +b
Message 8 - Job Vacancies from Idealist.org
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Senior Human Resource Associate +b
Posted by:
Dawn Butcher
Name of company or organization : Urban Institute
Place of Assignment
: USA
Job description
: New Senior Research Associate Position – IDG
This is a Home office
position
Start
date: No later than September 15, 2008
The
Urban Institute’s Center on International Development and Governance has an
immediate opening for a Senior Research Associate. (This UI center was known as
the International Activities Center until July 2008)
The
Senior Research Associate (SRA) will be responsible for designing, implementing
and evaluating research and technical assistance projects related to
democratization, economic and social development in developing world. The SRA will be a leader in the Urban
Institute’s initiatives addressing one or more of the areas of:
decentralization and local governance, performance management, urban
development, intergovernmental cooperation, anti-corruption activities,
municipal finance, infrastructure, public service delivery, legislative, policy
and institutional reform, local economic development, and civil society
strengthening for civic engagement.
The
SRA will assist and take the lead in writing proposals for additional project
funding; help manage projects; and mentor staff overseas and in the home office
in Washington, DC. The job will require
international travel of up to 25% of time.
More
specifically, the Senior Research Associate will be expected to:
1. Develop and lead research or technical
assistance projects.
2. Work with project teams to develop
evidence-based approaches to policy formulation and implementation.
3. Disseminate results of research and
projects to developing country counterparts and peers in written and other
formats.
4. Contribute to UI knowledge management,
communications and external relations
5. Contribute to managing the budget, staff,
schedule, and substantive reporting for selected program activities
6. Write technical
proposals for funding for programs and research from USAID, the World Bank,
foundations, and other bilateral and multi-lateral donors
7. Contribute to recruiting, mentoring, and
developing relationships with donor contacts and partner organizations.
Job
qualifications : The ideal candidate will have a
minimum of 10 years experience in international development. He/she will hold
at least a Masters’ degree or Ph.D. (preferred) in Economics, Law, Public
Administration, Urban Planning, Public Policy, or other social sciences.
Candidate
must have:
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Experience in conducting research and translating that into technical
assistance, training, and advice to governments in developing countries
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Excellent analytical ability
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Demonstrated success in fundraising from foundations and other donors.
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Experience in conducting trainings and workshops.
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Successful project and budget management skills, excellent sponsor relationship
skills
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Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Preferred
skills include:
• Survey design and analysis
• Fluency in Spanish, French, Arabic,
Urdu, Russian or other languages
The
ideal candidate will have the ability to work in the international development
field showing excellent judgment and sensitivity to the local and cultural
context. Ability to work with a team and
also be a team leader is required. Successful candidates will be self-starters
with organizational skills and ability to produce high-quality work under time
pressure.
Please
include publication record and three references from clients and supervisors.
Nationality : All are encouraged to apply!
Education :
Masters degree
Job
type :
Full-time, long-term
Start-up
date : September 15, 2008
Deadline
for submission of applications : September 1, 2008
Submit
applications to : Dawn Butcher at this email address
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Instructions
to applicants : To be considered for this job opening
you must go to jobs-urban.icims.com and complete an application. This is job
number 1434.
Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups
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Managing Project Specialist +b
Posted by: Bayard Advertising
Name
of company or organization : American Institutes for
Research
Place
of Assignment :
USA
Job
description : The American Institutes for Research
(AIR) is one of the largest behavioral and social science research
organizations in the world. AIR’s International Development Program seeks to
enhance the capacity of developing countries to improve their quality of life
through education and social development. We have worked in collaboration with
local partners in more than 80 countries over the past three decades. In
partnership with others, we seek to ensure children’s equitable access to all
levels of education; improve the quality and relevance of education; and
empower individuals, communities and institutions as agents of social and
behavioral change. We are currently seeking a Managing Education Specialist
with expertise in the design and implementation of large-scale education
projects. This position is based in our
Georgetown, Washington, DC location.
The
Managing Project Specialist will manage and provide technical support to
existing education projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America and/or the Middle
East. This candidate will be heavily
involved in business development activities including identifying
opportunities, designing education projects, writing proposals and securing
grants and contracts. AIR offers an
excellent compensation and benefits package.
For more information, please visit our website at www.air.org. To apply, please go to http://jobs-airdc.icims.com and
reference job number 5447. EOE
Job
qualifications : Qualified candidates will have a
Ph.D. or equivalent and at least 10 years of teaching and training experience
in developing countries. Candidates with
more experience and a Master’s degree may be considered. Experience in pedagogy, teacher professional
development, curriculum design, content standards, instructional materials and
other related areas are necessary.
Excellent training, communication and interpersonal skills; fluency in
Arabic, French or Spanish; and USAID-related or other international development
experience are essential.
Education :
Doctorate degree
Job
type :
Full-time, long-term
Start-up
date : ASAP
Salary
range : DOE
Deadline
for submission of applications : NA
Instructions
to applicants : To apply, please go to http://jobs-airdc.icims.com and reference job number 5447.
Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups
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Soil Fertility Specialist +b
Posted by: Mary Malki
International Center for
Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
Aleppo,
Syria
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 40 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 sustainable management of water and land resources, improved
water productivity, 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.
More information can be found in the center web site
below.
The Position
Land resources in the dry areas
are threatened by degaradtion and loss of produtivity. Soils in particular are being over-used due to
pressure for increased production while its sustainability is being compromised
in many areas. In addition, land and water resources productivity in rainfed agriculture can be significantly enhanced by
improving soil fertility. Thus, there is a need for improvements in the soil fertility
for sustainable and improved productivity. This is a major aim of the land
management research group of ICARDA. The group is part of
the Integrated Water and Land Management Program (IWLMP) and is conducting
integrated research to improve water and land productivity while at the same
time protecting the resource and the sustainability of the agroecosystems. Capacity building of the National Agricultural
Research Systems (NARS) and out- and up-scaling of research outputs using
innovative tools, including modelling, remote sensing and GIS,
are important features of the program.
As part of this effort, ICARDA is
seeking a soil fertility specialist to conduct research on soil fertility and
applied soil chemistry as a basis for promoting sustainable management of
soil nutrients in irrigated and rainfed agricultural
production systems as well as in margenal rangelands. He/she will work with a multidisciplinary
research team in the IWLMP in collaboration with other programs to achieve the
following specific tasks:
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Developing and maintaining a research program in soil fertility and management for improved and sustainable land productivity
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Leading research in soil nutrient assessment, fertilizer use
efficiency, nutrient dynamics and modelling, plant nutrition, nutrient cycling
and carbon sequestration.
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Supervising
ICARDAs’ soil and water laboratory,
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Strengthening
and coordinating fertility research
across the dry areas and,
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Enhancing the human capacity of NARS in related research and lab
analysis in the dry areas
In addition, the position will contribute
to a larger group of people who are focusing on broad areas of water,
agronomy, hydrology and marginal water use by interacting closely with teams of
scientists based at ICARDA, NARS, and other centres of the CGIAR. There will be
opportunities to interact with other land and water scientists worldwide and
with others who
are developing and implementing integrated approaches to natural resource
management. The incumbent will be expected to contribute to fund raising and public awareness
activities of the Center by developing research
proposals and appropriate media materials.
The position will be based at ICARDA’s
headquarters in Aleppo, Syria with activities conducted at ICARDA’s
collaborative sites in the dry areas.
Qualifications
and Experience
The position requires the following
qualifications:
·
PhD degree in soil
fertility with background in soil chemistry and plant nutrition,
·
A minimum of 5
years post PhD degree experience in field research, part of which is preferably
be international and/or in developing countries,
·
A strong record
of independently produced refereed publications in the area of soil
fertility/plant nutrition,
·
Recognized
leadership potential in the field of soil fertility,
·
Capability to
work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and in a multinational
context,
·
Fluency in written and spoken English is essential where
knowledge of French, Russian or Arabic is advantageous.
The
appointment will be for an initial period of two 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-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:
1) 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 INT-P/8362/08 on the application (or in the subject line if
applying by e-mail).
APPLICATION
DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 1 September
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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Traidcraft Country Director for South East Asia +b
Posted by: Jane Thackray
Based in Cambodia
Salary: Competitive
Number of hours: 37 hours
(flexible) per week
Employer:
Traidcraft fights poverty through trade. A
Christian response to poverty, we are best known as the UK’s leading fair trade
organisation and are engaged in a wide range of trade and development
activities.
Established in 1979, our vision
is a world freed from the scandal of poverty where trade is juts, and people
and communities can flourish. Our structure a trading company and a development
charity working together gives us a distinctive perspective on how trade can be
made to work for the poor. Helping people trade their way out of poverty is
just part of our story. We also tackle issues faced by people who are
disadvantaged by unfair trade practices. Our approach to fighting poverty and trading,
supporting and influencing is what makes us unique.
The Job:
We are looking for an experienced
and creative leader to run the South East Asia office, taking both existing and
new programmes/projects to new heights.
This is a senior role in Traidcraft Exchange
and offers the opportunity to shape the work of our charity, which is to
growing significantly and to contribute to the growth of fair trade in Cambodia
and the region.
Qualifications:
You will have a proven track
record of success in either the charity or business sectors (ideally both),
together with excellent project design and management skills and the ability to
inspire your staff, colleagues and partners. Your
interpersonal and communication skills will be outstanding and you will be
fluent in English. Above all, you will
want to use your skills and experience to make a positive difference to the
lives of the poor in Cambodia and the region.
Interested? Further details
including a full job description can be found on our website at
www.traidcraft.co.uk/careers
Closing date for applications:
6th August 2008
Final interviews will take place
in the week commencing 18th August 2008.
Applicants who have not been
contacted within 30 days of the closing date can assume that they have not been
successful.
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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Adviser
to Commissioner of Correctional Services +b
Posted by: Elena Okada
GRM International Pty Ltd is seeking applications from
highly qualified leaders with current or recent experience in corrections
facilities. The position offers an
exciting opportunity to mentor the Commissioner of Correctional Services in an advisory
role to strengthen the capacity of the Correctional Service of Solomon Islands
(CSSI). Applications are being sought
for:
Position: Adviser to Commissioner of Correctional Services
Key
Duties:
Advise the Commissioner on -
1.
Leading CSSI, to
realize its vision of an effective, ethical and professional organization.
2.
Objective
setting, performance monitoring, implementation of Government policies and
maintenance of appropriate security standards.
3.
Management of all
resources including budget, finances, staff, maintenance, OH&S and equity
requirements.
4.
Provision of
authoritative and strategic advice to the Solomon Islands Ministry of Police
National Security and Correctional Services.
5.
Development,
implementation and annual evaluation and review of contingency plans.
6.
Development of a
range of positive offender programs.
Key
Selection Criteria – The applicant should be able to demonstrate experience in:
Senior executive level experience in
strategic planning, financial and human resource management, infrastructure
functions, tendering and contracting.
1.
Experience in the
application of leading-edge strategic and management practices.
2.
Proven ability to
capacity build in a cross cultural environment.
3.
Proven ability to
advise on development, monitoring and reporting of
corporate directions.
4.
Proven ability to
analyse, develop and evaluate service delivery
methods.
5.
Highly developed
communication, negotiation and conflict management skills.
The
full position description and selection criteria can be found at www.grminternational.com under
Project Employment.
Background:
The
Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) is a partnership between
the Solomon Islands Government, the people of the Solomon Islands, and the
contributing countries of the Pacific Region. RAMSI is providing broad-ranging
support to develop the capacity of CSSI.
For information on RAMSI, please refer to the website www.ramsi.org.
GRM
is the International Service Provider engaged by AusAID
to manage the RAMSI Law and Justice Program – Corrections Component.
GRM is a leading international
development management company, specialising in the
provision of project design, management expertise and technical assistance to
development projects for bilateral and multilateral funding agencies,
governments and corporations. GRM provides these services to a diverse range of
sectors worldwide.
GRM's
goal is to assist developing regions globally to achieve sustainable economic
growth and create a better future.
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