Table of Contents:

There are 15 messages in this issue:

 

Message 1 - Head - Communication, Documentation and Information Services (CODIS) +b

Message 2 - Afghanistan Investment Climate Facility – Chief Executive Officer +b

Message 3 - Afghanistan Investment Climate Facility – Finance Officer +b

Message 4 - Senior Advisor Pastoral Livestock +b

Message 5 - Senior Advisor International Livelihoods and Value Chain Development +b

Message 6 - Advisor Public Finance and Basic Services +b

Message 7 - Senior Advisor PHC/Public Health Financing and Governance +b

Message 8 - Senior Advisor in Inclusive Business-Exports Promotion +b

Message 9 - Senior Advisor in Industrial Development +b

Message 10 - Senior Advisor Water, Sanitation and Hygiene +b

Message 11 - Senior Advisor in Biofuels +b

Message 12 - Senior Advisor in Sustainable Tourism +b

Message 13 - Junior Advisor Tourism +b

Message 14 - Senior Advisor Tourism +b

Message 15 - Senior Advisor in Renewable Energy +b

 

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Head - Communication, Documentation and Information Services (CODIS) +b

 

Posted by:  Mary Malki

 

International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)

Aleppo, Syria

 

The Organization

Established in 1977 as an autonomous, non-profit, international research center, ICARDA is one of the 15 international research centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), which is co-sponsored by the World Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the United Nations Development Programme.  ICARDA’s mission is to contribute to the improvement of livelihoods of the resource-poor in dry areas by enhancing food security and alleviating poverty through research and partnerships to achieve sustainable increases in agricultural productivity and income, while ensuring the efficient and more equitable use and conservation of natural resources.  With its main research station and headquarters in Aleppo, Syria, and a staff of over 500 scientists and support personnel, ICARDA works through a network of partnerships with national agricultural research systems (NARS), regional and international institutions, universities, advanced research institutes, and non-governmental organizations. In addition to its headquarters programs, ICARDA operates throughout the non-tropical dry areas through regional programs and country offices.

 

The Position

The position of Head of Communication, Documentation and Information Services (CODIS) is based at ICARDA’s headquarters and main research station located 30 km south of Aleppo in Syria, and reports to the Assistant Director General (International Co-operation and Communications).

 

Responsibilities

Overall

The Head of CODIS will have the overall responsibility for developing and implementing a communications strategy with clear outcomes, and branding of ICARDA, making use of latest ICT technologies. S/he will provide leadership for the activities of a team of over 20 staff members in diverse areas (web design, writing, science editing, publications design and layout, web publishing, printing, library and documentation, and information/knowledge management and dissemination) to promote awareness and impact of ICARDA’s work; develop partnerships, networks and alliances; and be responsible for staff development and operational and capital budgets.

 

Specific

·        Handles the external communications of ICARDA, promoting the image and visibility of the Center with the international press, stakeholders, the general public, and donors

·        Defines communications, knowledge management and publications policies (internal communications, positioning, image, style guide, knowledge sharing, relations with the media, etc.), and supervises their application

·        Develop effective mechanisms for the timely dissemination of research information to different stakeholders 

·        Writes/edits the annual report and other flagship publications and public awareness material as well as the scientific outputs of the Center, both in web and print format, to ensure they are powerful and effective

·        Guides the information management services delivery internally and externally

·        Leads the knowledge management and knowledge sharing of the Center in close collaboration with the research programs and units

·        Implements a web strategy that advances CODIS as a proactive communications and information hub, accomplished with the close involvement of the webmaster

·        Contributes to ICARDA’s website to ensure it is innovative, up-to-date, engaging and serves as a key tool to meet the information needs of the diverse audiences of the Center

·        Leads the CODIS team to:

o   define the aims of each service and the employees within the service

o   ensure these aims are achieved

o   follow the development of CODIS staff

·        Sets priorities and ensures that deadlines are met; exercises quality control over the products of CODIS and ensures client satisfaction

·        Makes periodic assessments of the impact of CODIS services and products on the Center’s stakeholders

·        Provides support to executive management in areas relevant to CODIS functions

 

Requirements

Master’s (Ph.D. preferred) degree in agriculture or a related field, or communications or international relations, and at least 10 years of experience at a senior level involving managerial responsibilities, preferably in an international environment; experience in developing countries an advantage; excellent command of written and spoken English; ability to work under pressure, and as a team member with colleagues from different nationalities, cultures and backgrounds; excellent time management and interpersonal skills; attention to detail; excellent ICT knowledge and skills; knowledge of Arabic and/or French highly desirable.

 

Terms of Appointment

This is a core position but the initial appointment will be for a probationary period of one year, 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).

 

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

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.)

 

Quote reference INT-P/8046/08 on application (or in subject line if applying by e-mail).

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 30 September 2008.

 

ICARDA is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from women.

 

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Afghanistan Investment Climate Facility – Chief Executive Officer +b

 

Posted by: Elizabeth Wooldridge

Name of company or organization : Coffey International Development 

Place of Assignment :  Afghanistan  

Job description :

• Unique and exciting new leadership opportunity

• Competitive, international remuneration package

• Based in Kabul, Afghanistan

Funded by international donors and the private sector, the Afghanistan Investment Climate Facility (AICF) is newly established as an independent NGO in Afghanistan to address the key constraints affecting private sector-led growth. With a mission to make Afghanistan a better place to do business, the AICF aims to facilitate the removal of obstacles to private and domestic investment through providing a proactive and responsive grant facility leveraging resources from the private sector against contributions from major donors.

The AICF has a unique and exciting leadership opportunity for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Reporting to the Board, the CEO and will lead and manage the AICF to achieve its vision and mission. Key responsibilities will include leading the Executive Secretariat, implementing decisions made by the Board, oversight of management of the AICF and awareness raising and relationship building with key stakeholders inside Afghanistan and beyond. 

 

Job qualifications : To be considered for this position you will have high level leadership and management experience. Your experience in creating an enabling environment to facilitate private sector investment combined with your understanding of the legislation and regulations that facilitate business and investment in Afghanistan will be critical to your effectiveness in this position. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant qualification and proven success in developing and maintaining strategic work relationships. Only nationals of Afghanistan and Diaspora are eligible to apply.

Further information and applications are available at: www.afghanistanicf.org    

Education : Bachelors degree   

 

Job type :  Contractual job     

 

Start-up date : Late 2008 

 

Deadline for submission of applications : 30 September 2008 

Submit applications to : Natasha Markovic at this email address  *** Not Applicable *** 

Instructions to applicants : Further information and applications are available at: www.afghanistanicf.org   

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups  

 

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Afghanistan Investment Climate Facility – Finance Officer +b

 

Posted by: Elizabeth Wooldridge

 

Name of company or organization : Coffey International Development

 

Place of Assignment :  Afghanistan 

Job description :

• Newly created organisation and opportunity

• Based in Kabul, Afghanistan

Funded by international donors and the private sector, the Afghanistan Investment Climate Facility (AICF) is newly established as an independent NGO in Afghanistan to address the key constraints affecting private sector-led growth. With a mission to make Afghanistan a better place to do business, the AICF aims to facilitate the removal of obstacles to private and domestic investment through providing a proactive and responsive grant facility leveraging resources from the private sector against contributions from major donors.

The AICF has a newly created opportunity for a Finance Officer. Reporting to the CEO, the Finance Officer will manage the financial affairs of the AICF, including financial analysis and reporting for management. Key responsibilities will include oversight for general accounting, project accounting, internal auditing, cost accounting, tax audit and budgetary controls. 

 

Job qualifications : To be considered for this position you will have extensive professional experience as a senior financial Officer. Your experience in the management and development of accounting systems and the design and production of management budgets and financial reports will be critical to your effectiveness in this position. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant qualification, sound knowledge of project accounting principles, including those relating to government and a demonstrated understanding of company law, risk management and insurance requirements in Afghanistan.

Further information and applications are available at: www.afghanistanicf.org

Education : Bachelors degree 

 

Job type :  Contractual job

 

Start-up date : Late 2008

 

Deadline for submission of applications : 26 September 2008

Submit applications to : Natasha Markovic at this email address NA

 

Instructions to applicants : Further information and applications are available at: www.afghanistanicf.org  

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

 

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Senior Advisor Pastoral Livestock +b

 

Posted by: Sandra S. van Doesburg

 

Name of company or organization : SNV/Netherlands Development Organization

 

Place of Assignment :  Cameroon  

Job description : SNV develops the capacity of partner organisations through advisory services and knowledge development. In all our work, special attention is given to issues of governance, gender and inclusion.   

SNV Cameroon intervenes through four teams of advisors. Two teams are based in Yaoundé (a National Portfolio and a Forestry focused Portfolio covering a vast forest zone in the East, Centre and South Provinces of Cameroun) while the other two are in Bamenda (covering the North-West Province) and in Maroua, covering the Extreme-North Province. In each area, multidisciplinary teams of advisors provide Capacity Development Services to local NGO producers and governmental organisations amongst others.   

SNV seeks to influence a positive and lasting improvement of poor people’s livelihoods through the development of market value chains (namely Timber and Non Timber Forest Products [NTFP] and pastoral livestock & bi-products) and access to basic services, namely drinking water and quality primary health care. In the latter sector, our aim is to help achieve significant increase of access to quality health services with a special focus on governance and equity issues. To reach these objectives we work on capacity building of local organizations, governance issues and we seek to bridge the micro-macro divide. In these efforts we work with various civil society organizations, mutual health organisations and local government & municipality structures.

SNV Cameroon is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Senior Advisor in Pastoral Livestock. The successful candidate will play a significant national advisory role as Pastoralism Thematic Leader (30% of the time) as well as provide technical advice and support to local actors, local communities and tribes for; improved interaction of service users and providers, more efficient planning and services governance for overall improved quality equity and social inclusion of local communities in the Province.    

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•        Provides thematic leadership to pastoral livestock issues of the Cameroon country programme

•        Supports team and partners’ knowledge of  pastoral livestock and their various levels of implementation and progress

•        Reinforces local actors’ capacities so as to enable and monitor progress towards the MDG pastoral goals

•        Supports organisations and local actors to get a better understanding of micro and macro economic issues affecting populations in the Extreme North Province

•        Helps develop and reinforce effective and result orientated partnerships and sharing of knowledge between relevant actors

•        Develops / reinforces pastoral service providers’ capacities to develop and engage in a regular and constructive dialogue with pastoral livestock users with a view of making services more relevant to the latter

•        Reinforces capacities of public services and partners for more equity in access to pastoral livestock and to measure progress towards such equity

DESCRIPTION OF DUTY STATION:

Name: Maroua.

Medical facilities: Good medical services in hospitals, private clinics and pharmacies.

Educational facilities: Good French international schools. The national schools are of fairly good quality.

Security situation: Good. Nevertheless, continuous monitoring of safety measures is necessary.

Accessibility: Regular flights, reasonable to good roads, adequate transport facilities.

Communication: Internet, satellite phone, telephone, state and private media (TV, radio and press).

SALARY SCALE: 11 Minimum € 2795,02 maximum €4294,82 gross per month (hypo tax will be deducted) depending on relevant working experience, excluding attractive secondary conditions and individual allowances.

CONTRACT DURATION: 2 years, with the possibility of renewal

DESIRED APPOINTMENT DATE: As soon as possible

Job qualifications : REQUIREMENTS: 

•        Education: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field (development, economics, etc) 

•        Proven track record of working with pro-poor approaches, social inclusion and gender, sustainability and governance related issues in a development context

•        Knowledge and proven experience in Pastoralism and livelihood

•        Knowledge of and experience with the functioning of government/public sector, private sector and civil society organisations, including private public partnerships

•        Excellent analytical skills combined with a practical and pragmatic approach oriented towards lasting results

•        Excellent oral and written communication skills

•        Knowledge of and experience with participatory techniques, coaching, networking, learning, alliance building and team building

•        Work experience: Minimum of 7 years of relevant working experience in a developing country, preferably in Africa

•        Broad experience in capacity building, facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes, product development, organisational learning, change processes, and strategy formulation

•        Knowledge of (inter) national strategies for poverty alleviation, rural development

•        Knowledge of SNV cross-cutting themes as governance, gender equity and social inclusion

•        Pragmatic, good and patient negotiator and solution orientated approach

LANGUAGES: 

•        Fluent  French and English ( English is the off