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There are 5 messages in this issue:

Message 1 - Job Vacancies from ReliefWeb

Message 2 - Senior Human Resource Associate +b

Message 3 - Adviser to Commissioner of Correctional Services +b

Message 4 - Country Director Mali and Burkina Faso +b

Message 5 - Regional Fundraising Manager +b

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Job Vacancies from ReliefWeb

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REGION: AFRICA
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Country: Benin
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Job Title - Clinical Mentor HIV/AIDS, Benin (Cotonou and surrounding towns)
Closing Date - 31 Aug 2008
Organisation  - Clinton Foundation
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FXK3R

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Country: Burundi
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Job Title - Country Director, Burundi (Bujumbura)
Closing Date - 01 Sep 2008
Organisation  - American Bar Association
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FVP4Y

Job Title - Directeur National, Burundi (Bujumbura)
Closing Date - 01 Sep 2008
Organisation  - American Bar Association
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FVP9T

Job Title - Program Manager I/Multi Year Assistance Program Activities,
Burundi
Closing Date - 20 Aug 2008
Organisation  - Catholic Relief Services
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FRS8R

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Country: Chad
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Job Title - Country Director, Chad (Goz Beida)
Closing Date - 31 Dec 2008
Organisation  - World Concern
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7D4SSW

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Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo (the)
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Job Title - Finance Director, DRC, Democratic Republic of the Congo (the)
Closing Date - 31 Aug 2008
Organisation  - International Rescue Committee
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FWQ4X

Job Title - MYAP Program Director, Democratic Republic of the Congo (the) (Goma)
Closing Date - 15 Aug 2008
Organisation  - Mercy Corps
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FVJVG

Job Title - Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Engineer, Democratic Republic of
the Congo (the) (Goma)
Closing Date - 15 Aug 2008
Organisation  - Mercy Corps
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FVK7H

Job Title - Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Program Manager, Democratic
Republic of the Congo (the) (Goma)
Closing Date - 15 Aug 2008
Organisation  - Mercy Corps
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FVK8S

Job Title - Spécialiste en Lutte anti corruption dans l'Administration
Publique , Democratic Republic of the Congo (the) (Kinshasa)
Closing Date - 08 Aug 2008
Organisation  - UN Development Programme
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FVF7J

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Country: Ethiopia
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Job Title - Ethiopia Emergency Coordinator (1544), Ethiopia (Addis Ababa)
Closing Date - 25 Aug 2008
Organisation  - CHF International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FXMER

Job Title - Task Manager ? Biodiversity/Biosafety (Africa), L3, Kenya
(Nairobi)
Closing Date - 11 Aug 2008
Organisation  - UN Environment Programme
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FVBVW

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Country: Lesotho
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Job Title - Clinical Advisor, Lesotho
Closing Date - 19 Aug 2008
Organisation  - Columbia Univ.
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FRRUJ

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Country: Mali
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Job Title - Coordinador Técnico de Programas en Mali, Mali
Closing Date - 31 Aug 2008
Organisation  - Intervida World Alliance
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FSGR5

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Country: Mozambique
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Job Title - Director of Finance, Mozambique (Maputo)
Closing Date - 31 Aug 2008
Organisation  - Health Alliance International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FRVMT

Job Title - Provincial Director, Mozambique (Sofala)
Closing Date - 31 Aug 2008
Organisation  - Health Alliance International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FRVDV

Job Title - Program Coordinator, Mozambique (Niassa)
Closing Date - 07 Aug 2008
Organisation  - International medical Corps
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FRHM4

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Country: Uganda
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Job Title - Field Coordinator, Uganda (Karamoja)
Closing Date - 23 Aug 2008
Organisation  - International Rescue Committee
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FVMP9

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Country: United Republic of Tanzania (the)
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Job Title - Health Information Systems Advisor, United Republic of Tanzania (the) (Dar es Salaam)
Closing Date - 15 Aug 2008
Organisation  - CTS Global
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FSNVZ

Job Title - Infrastructure Projects Advisor, United Republic of Tanzania
(the) (Dar es Salaam)
Closing Date - 15 Aug 2008
Organisation  - CTS Global
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FSPA2

Job Title - Prevention Advisor, United Republic of Tanzania (the) (Dar es
Salaam)
Closing Date - 15 Aug 2008
Organisation  - CTS Global
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FRQSG

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REGION: AMERICAS
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Country: United States of America (the)
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Job Title - BeadforLife Program Director, United States of America (the)
(Colorado)
Closing Date - 31 Dec 2008
Organisation  - BeadforLife
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FQNRD

Job Title - Senior Research Analyst, Wolfensohn Center, United States of
America (the) (Brookings, Washington DC)
Closing Date - 10 Aug 2008
Organisation  - Brookings Institution
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FX5SL

Job Title - Senior Technical Advisor, Governance & Civil Society, United
States of America (the)
Closing Date - 19 Aug 2008
Organisation  - Catholic Relief Services
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FRQ8H

Job Title - Contracts Specialist (1530), United States of America (the)
Closing Date - 13 Aug 2008
Organisation  - CHF International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FKMEZ

Job Title - Executive Support Officer to the Senior Vice President , United
States of America (the) (Silver Spring, MD)
Closing Date - 08 Aug 2008
Organisation  - CHF International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FFRXN

Job Title - Financial Analyst (1537), United States of America (the)
Closing Date - 13 Aug 2008
Organisation  - CHF International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FKML3

Job Title - Senior Procurement Officer (1515), United States of America
(the)
Closing Date - 13 Aug 2008
Organisation  - CHF International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FKM7U

Job Title - Briquette Feasibility Study Consultant, Sudan, United States of
America (the) (New York City)
Closing Date - 17 Aug 2008
Organisation  - International Rescue Committee
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FPTQ2

Job Title - International Rescue Committee - Transportation Assistant,
United States of America (the) (Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Closing Date - 31 Aug 2008
Organisation  - International Rescue Committee
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FJRXK

Job Title - Program Associate, United States of America (the) (Washington,
DC)
Closing Date - 08 Aug 2008
Organisation  - Internews Network
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FGT6S

Job Title - Intern (Fall), Latin America and the Caribbean, United States
of America (the)
Closing Date - 17 Aug 2008
Organisation  - National Democratic Institute
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FPQQA

Job Title - HIV Deputy Director, United States of America (the)
(Washington, DC)
Closing Date - 30 Aug 2008
Organisation  - Population Services Intl.
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FHKLS

Job Title - Director of Funds Development, United States of America (the)
(Louisville, Kentucky)
Closing Date - 06 Aug 2008
Organisation  - Presbyterian Church
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FCP98

Job Title - Supervising Social Worker, Anti-Trafficking Program, United
States of America (the) (New York City, NY)
Closing Date - 30 Dec 2008
Organisation  - Safe Horizon
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FXMPE

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REGION: ASIA
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Country: Afghanistan
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Job Title - Chiefs of Party/Project Directors, Afghanistan
Closing Date - 30 Aug 2008
Organisation  - Development Alternatives, Inc.
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FRGLK

Job Title - Anso Regional Safety Advisor, Afghanistan (South region)
Closing Date - 31 Aug 2008
Organisation  - German Agro Action
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FQC8S

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Country: Bangladesh
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Job Title - Co-ordinator, Bangladesh (Dhaka)
Closing Date - 19 Sep 2008
Organisation  - Emerging Markets Group
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FQLZ5

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Country: Cambodia
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Job Title - Support Services Coordinator, Cambodia (Phnom Penh)
Closing Date - 01 Sep 2008
Organisation  - Handicap International Belgium
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FYC2F

Job Title - Team Leader - Cambodia Rural Development, Cambodia
Closing Date - 29 Aug 2008
Organisation  - URS Sustainable Development
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FXBCC

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Country: China
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Job Title - Expert in General Medicine , China (Tibetan Autonomous Region,
Panam County)
Closing Date - 20 Sep 2008
Organisation  - ASIA Onlus
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FVLNZ

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Country: Japan
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Job Title - JEN Internship, Japan (Tokyo)
Closing Date - 31 Dec 2008
Organisation  - JEN
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FYA8N

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Country: Mongolia
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Job Title - Short Term Procurement Professionals, Mongolia (Ulaanbaatar)
Closing Date - 30 Sep 2008
Organisation  - Crown Agents
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FKM4U

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Country: Pakistan
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Job Title - Chief of Party, Pakistan
Closing Date - 18 Aug 2008
Organisation  - International Relief and Development
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FQKRR

Job Title - Director of Finance, Pakistan
Closing Date - 18 Aug 2008
Organisation  - International Relief and Development
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FQKL5

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Country: Tajikistan
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Job Title - Pharmacist Project Coordinator , Tajikistan (Tajikistan (based
in Dushambe))
Closing Date - 05 Aug 2008
Organisation  - Pharmaciens Sans Frontières - CI
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FSCZ3

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Country: Thailand
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Job Title - Translators/Proofreaders, Thailand
Closing Date - 09 Sep 2008
Organisation  - ECPAT International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FRGGE

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REGION: EUROPE
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Country: France
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Job Title - Deputy Operations Manager, France (Paris)
Closing Date - 31 Aug 2008
Organisation  - Enfants du Monde - Droits de l'Homme
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7F8JHW

Job Title - Chargé(e) de Mission / Bailleurs institutionnels, France (Lyon
)
Closing Date - 24 Aug 2008
Organisation  - HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FWJY3

Job Title - Contrôleur de gestion programme, France (Lyon)
Closing Date - 18 Aug 2008
Organisation  - Handicap International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FPKQB

Job Title - Associate Programme Officer, P2, France (Paris)
Closing Date - 16 Aug 2008
Organisation  - UN Environment Programme
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FVA95

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REGION: OCEANIA
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Region & Country: - Various -
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Job Title - International humanitarian positions, - Various -
Closing Date - 31 Dec 2009
Organisation  - Action Against Hunger-UK
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DTCU5

Job Title - General - Logistic Officer, - Various -
Closing Date - 31 Dec 2008
Organisation  - Action Against Hunger-USA
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FBSJ4

Job Title - Water and Sanitation Senior Specialist, - Various - (Global;
preferably Southeast Asia)
Closing Date - 31 Dec 2008
Organisation  - CARE Australia
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7BX3SD

Job Title - Program Managers - General Call for Resumes, - Various -
(Global)
Closing Date - 30 Sep 2008
Organisation  - Crown Agents
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7F3JQJ

Job Title - STTA Consultants, - Various -
Closing Date - 31 Dec 2008
Organisation  - Crown Agents
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DXQLF

Job Title - Radio Transmission Engineers (Worldwide), - Various -
Closing Date - 17 Sep 2008
Organisation  - International Executive Service Corps
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FPNXW

Job Title - Biomedical Engineer, - Various -
Closing Date - 31 Dec 2008
Organisation  - ORBIS International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7B5P8F

Job Title - Ophthalmic Head Nurse, - Various -
Closing Date - 31 Oct 2008
Organisation  - ORBIS International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7F5N8N

Job Title - Staff Ophthalmologist, - Various -
Closing Date - 31 Dec 2008
Organisation  - ORBIS International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7B5P5H

Job Title - Country Representative, - Various - (Eastern Caribbean)
Closing Date - 25 Aug 2008
Organisation  - Population Services Intl.
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FXQGL

Job Title - Director of Global Capacity Building and Results Manager, -
Various -
Closing Date - 05 Sep 2008
Organisation  - Population Services Intl.
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FAGGB

Job Title - Global Medical Director, - Various -
Closing Date - 05 Sep 2008
Organisation  - Population Services Intl.
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7FBPZT

Job Title - Global Service Delivery Director, - Various - (Global)
Closing Date - 07 Aug 2008
Organisation  - Population Services Intl.
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7EEMZR

Job Title - Various Positions - Volunteer Abroad, - Various - (Asia, Latin
America and Africa)
Closing Date - 31 Dec 2008
Organisation  - Uniterra
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7F4M8S

Job Title - Democracy & Governance Experts, Latin America, - Various -
(Latin America)
Closing Date - 30 Sep 2008
Organisation  - World Learning
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7DBLWT

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Region & Country: - not specified -
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Job Title - NGO Security Coordinator/Project Manager, - not specified -
(Jerusalem)
Closing Date - 31 Dec 2008
Organisation  - CARE
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7B6QY3

Job Title - Chief of Party, Conflict Mitigation & Reconciliation Project, -
not specified - (Europe/Middle East)
Closing Date - 03 Dec 2008
Organisation  - Catholic Relief Services
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7BBS2C

Job Title - Regional Medical Officer, - not specified - (South and Eastern
Africa)
Closing Date - 07 Aug 2008
Organisation  - Clinton Foundation
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7EFNLP

Job Title - Médecins Sans Frontières Radiologist, - not specified -
(Europe)
Closing Date - 15 Aug 2008
Organisation  - MSF
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7E6K6C

Job Title - Conflict Mitigation Advisor, - not specified -
(Prishtinë/Pri?tina, Kosovo)
Closing Date - 01 Sep 2008
Organisation  - Mercy Corps
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7EMP7S

Job Title - Infrastructure Advisor, - not specified - (Prishtinë/Pri?tina,
Kosovo)
Closing Date - 01 Sep 2008
Organisation  - Mercy Corps
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7EMPB2

Job Title - Security Specialist, - not specified - (Position will be posted
overseas.  Must be available for worldwide assignment.)
Closing Date - 28 Jan 2009
Organisation  - Peace Corps
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7BKGL3

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 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:

• Experience in conducting research and translating that into technical assistance, training, and advice to governments in developing countries

• Excellent analytical ability

• Demonstrated success in fundraising from foundations and other donors.

• Experience in conducting trainings and workshops.

• Successful project and budget management skills, excellent sponsor relationship skills

• 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 NA

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 

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.

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.

For information on other opportunities on GRM managed projects please visit the GRM International website www.grminternational.com. 

Contact/To Apply

Further information and details on how to apply is available from www.grminternational.com under ‘Project Employment’.  Applications from candidates who have not followed the application instructions will not be accepted. For further questions please email: sicorrections@grminternational.com or call Elena Okada on + 61 7 3025 8581.

Applications Close:       5:00pm (AEST) Thursday, 31 July 2008

Location:             Honiara, Solomon Islands

Interviews Scheduled:   Honiara, Solomon Islands from 18 August 2008

Assignment Starts:        29 September 2008 (Approximately)

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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Country Director Mali and Burkina Faso +b

Posted by: Beverly Isanjiri

Name of company or organization : Kickstart International

Place of Assignment :  Mali  

Job description : Scope of Job

The Country Director for KickStart Mali will be responsible for managing, expanding and reporting on KickStart’s operations in Mali and Burkina Faso, and to support fundraising and donor reporting requirements as necessary. Burkina Faso is currently an extension of the Mali program. The Country Director reports to the Chief Operating Officer based in KickStart’s Africa Office in Nairobi( Kenya) All activities support the primary Kickstart mission of getting people out of poverty in Mali & Burkina Faso, by promoting the sales and usage of KickStart’s award winning MoneyMaker branded irrigation pumps.

Principal Accountabilities

_ Manage and Strengthen the Mali and Burkina Faso program by implementing and expanding KickStart plans and strategies which comprise the following key strategic functions:

i. The operation and optimization of the Private Sector Supply Chain Network (Manufacturer _ Distributor_ Retailers _ Small-scale farmer) for pumps & other equipment.

ii. The design/improvement, set-up and management of a Marketing/Awareness Creation Program to accelerate the adoption of our MoneyMaker technologies.

iii. The design/improvement, set-up and management of a Sales Program to:

a. Sell our award-winning Money Maker technologies

b. Gather marketing intelligence/inform Marketing & Promo campaigns

iv. The design/improvement, set-up and management of an Impact Monitoring Program which will track, measure socio-economic impacts and key performance metrics.

„FƒnManage staff and activities with the mission of increasing sales and adoption of irrigation pumps, maximizing cost-effectiveness and ensuring timely and accurate reporting of KickStart¡¦s activities, finances and social impacts.

„FƒnHuman Resource Management: Recruit, manage, and increase capacity / capabilities of KickStart-Mali & Burkina Faso team members. Ensure the timely and effective implementation of the KickStart performance management program ¡V with the goal of building a motivated, high performing team.

„FƒnManaging and reporting on all aspects of the operation. This includes the 3 components of our field program (above), and also includes financial and operational management and reporting. Manage a budget of $700,000 to $1,000,000 per annum

_ Coordinating with KickStart International¡¦s Nairobi and San Francisco offices on both strategic (program design and implementation) and tactical issues.

_ Liaising/collaborating and building relationships with all KickStart’s development partners ¡V implementers/service providers and donors - and relevant government agencies.

_ Ensuring that all activities/programs undertaken are consistent with the mission and the basic policies and strategic approaches developed and used by KickStart.

Job qualifications : _ Degree level or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration,

Economics, Political Sciences or Social Sciences or related field

_ 10 plus years of progressive responsible experience in International Development or in senior position in a private sector organization.

_ People Management Experience ¡V managing, mentoring, and developing people and a high performing team

_ Capital equipment sales and marketing experience preferred and/ or enterprise development experience in an international NGO

_ Knowledge of finance and audit as well managing and developing budgets

_ Excellent personal communication, negotiation & report writing skills

_ Results/Performance Orientation ¡V proven ¡§self-starter¡¨

_ Sales & Marketing Experience ¡V retail marketing of consumer goods, and supply chain management

_ Knowledge and Experience in Micro Finance ¡V a plus

_ Strong analytical abilities and detail orientation

_ At least 2 years experience living and working in Sub-Saharan Africa - preferably in Francophone West Africa and specifically in Mali

_ Fluent in English and French and ideally with knowledge of Bambara language

_ Shares KickStart’s values and believes in its Mission

_ Exposure / Knowledge of Rural Development

Nationality : Open

Education : Bachelors degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Start-up date : As soon as possible

Deadline for submission of applications : 30th August 2008

Submit applications to : Beverly Isanjiri at this email address HR@kickstart.org  

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.

Regional Fundraising Manager +b

Posted by: Sandra S. van Doesburg

Name of company or organization : SNV/Netherlands Development Organization

Place of Assignment :  Burkina  

Job description : Regional Fundraising Manager

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 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   40 years 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 finances benefit from generous support of the Dutch taxpayer leveraged against private and public funding.

We seek an experienced professional who will deliver on SNV ambitions to leverage and diversify our financial resources in WCA. The 2008 regional target of Euro 3 Million is already met. The Development Manager is expected to attract a minimum of Euro 5 million annually in 2009 increasing to Euro 8 Million in 2015.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the regional director (RD), the Regional Fundraising Manager is a member of the regional management team. S/he will liaise closely with peers in the other 4 SNV regions and with relevant Head Office staff in the Netherlands. This position will focus on creating a long-range fundraising plan for the region and updating it yearly; cultivating and soliciting donors, instituting a public-relations program; organizing appropriate staff training; maintaining fundraising records; writing and sending fundraising applications; sending follow up notes or overseeing that task; reporting to large donors on specific projects; and visiting major donors. This will require understanding of donor requirements and assessing compatibility with SNV’s values, mission, strategy and policies.

Key responsibilities:

1. Resource Mobilization

•        Lead the development of regional fundraising strategies and draft regional fundraising plans, including budgets (in close collaboration with the Regional Controller), with realistic targets and milestones, in line with SNV mission and policies

•        Map, cultivate and solicit relevant donors, focusing on multilateral and bilateral organizations, corporations, foundations, and private funders in cooperation with senior regional staff and country directors

•        Drive the development of regional branding and PR

•        Inspire, coach and organise appropriate training for key staff engaged in fundraising

•        Maintain efficient administration of regional fundraising initiatives: oversee an effective donor management system, write proposals, develop effective donor relations communication tools, ensure proper reporting and compliance

2. Knowledge Development and Strategic Planning

•        Nurture strong links with knowledge development networks to profile SNV and the WCA region

•        Oversee and analyze research to identify new sources of funding

•        Stay abreast of philanthropic, economic , social and community trends related to SNV in collaboration with the regional knowledge managers

•        Ensure that SNV staff, partners and clients in the region are informed of trends and initiatives that might impact on the programmes and strategic positioning choices of the organization

Regular travel within and outside of the region is necessary.

Duty Station: The duty station is Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso.

Health services: reasonable to good

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

Security situation:  good

Accessibility: six times a week direct flights to and from Europe, daily via other hubs.

Length of contract: 3 years with possible extension

Starting date: ASAP

Salary to be negotiated. SNV offers good secondary expat conditions.

Job qualifications : REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Education; Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree preferred

Work experience

•        Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in development/fundraising concepts and solicitation techniques

•        An organized and strategic approach to fundraising with experience in developing, managing and coordinating successful fundraising efforts (experience in Africa preferred)

•        Demonstrated success in the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of foundations and corporate donors

•        Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and describe funding needs in a way that is compelling and comprehensive to the potential donor

•        Leadership and strategic qualities to develop and support relevant staff in the region in fundraising

•        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 donor tracking systems

•        A track record as an effective communicator who is articulate and persuasive in written and verbal communications; adept at crafting proposals, donor 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 influential individuals:  one who has credibility, good judgment, honesty, integrity, trust, diplomatic skills and the ability to motivate others

•        Ability to solicit financial support: 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:  Native English or equivalent and (preferred) working knowledge of French.

Education : Bachelors degree 

Job type :