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There are 8 messages in this issue:

Message 1 - Short-Term Document Analyst, SUPPORT Sudan Project +b

Message 2 - Senior Project Manager-Iraq Project, Washington DC +b

Message 3 - Director of Project Financial Management, Washington DC +b

Message 4 - Operational Planning Consultant - Sudan +b

Message 5 - Operational Planning Consultant - Cote d\'Ivoire +b

Message 6 - Program Officer +b

Message 7 - Finance Officer +b

Message 8 - Senior Advisor Sustainable Pro-Poor Tourism +b

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Short-Term Document Analyst, SUPPORT Sudan Project +b

Posted by: Recruitment ( recruitment@msi-inc.com )

Name of company or organization : Management Systems International

Place of Assignment :  Sudan  

Job description : Short-Term Document Analyst, SUPPORT Sudan Project

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.

Project/Proposal Summary: 

Under the SUPPORT/Sudan project, MSI has been tasked with the population of an online repository with historical USAID/Sudan Mission documents. 

Position Summary:

The Document Analysts will support the MIS Office in uploading USAID documents to the USAID/Sudan Web Portal.  The anticipated Level of Effort for this task is expected to be 1-2 months, however, the task may require additional time which will be determined later.

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Management Information Systems Officer in Sudan, the Document Analysts will review documents provided and organize them in a provided structure that will be pre-determined and reflect USAID CTO Records Management best practices.  Also, documents will be renamed according to an established protocol.

Soft copies of documents will be uploaded directly to the USAID/Sudan Web Portal and hard copy documents will be scanned and then uploaded to the USAID/Sudan Web Portal.

The provided documents will be briefly reviewed and the following metadata will be assigned when uploading to the Web Portal:

„X     eLibrary folder(s) designation

„X     Security level ascribed to each document

„X     Date of document creation

„X     Title of document

„X     Brief description of document

„X     Geographic Locations the document describes

The Document Analyst will work from MSI¡¦s Washington, DC office and will not be required to travel to any USAID/Sudan sites.  Regular contact with the MIS Officer will be required to ensure quality control.

Job qualifications : Qualifications:

„X     Master¡¦s Level and USAID experience preferred

„X     Must have great attention to detail and be able to work with minimal supervision

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.

Education : Bachelors degree 

Job type :  Short-term consultant

Deadline for submission of applications : October 18, 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.

Senior Project Manager-Iraq Project, Washington DC +b

Posted by: Recruitment ( recruitment@msi-inc.com )

Name of company or organization : Management Systems International

Place of Assignment :  USA  

Job description : Senior Project Manager-Iraq Project

Washington, DC

Company Profile:  Management Systems International is an international development consulting firm based on the D.C. waterfront with offices around the globe.  For over 25 years, MSI has worked to improve the daily lives of people in many of the most impoverished and conflict-ridden places of the world through partnerships with domestic and foreign government agencies, corporations, and non-governmental organizations.  For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

PROJECT SUMMARY

Management Systems International, an international development consulting firm based in Washington, DC, seeks a Project Manager to support our long-term national capacity building project in Iraq. The TATWEER project works to strengthen the management of government ministries through advising and training government officials. For more information on the TATWEER project, please visit: (www.tatweer-iraq.com).  

The Senior Project Manager, based in DC, will help the Iraq Director to manage, coordinate and direct the home office administration of complex international development projects based in Iraq.  This includes the implementation of quality projects in a timely, efficient, and cost effective manner.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Senior Project Manager typically manages projects of considerable cost and/or technical complexity. They typically possess specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience to allow them to use independent judgment in the performance of their duties and be capable of carrying out work with little guidance or supervision. This individual is a self-starter: bright, motivated and dynamic.  Additionally, this position requires proven experience and knowledge of USAID ADS, AIDAR and business practices.  We are also looking specifically for an individual with grants and cost-share background.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Chief Management Officer and Director of Project Management.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

„X     Responsible for the financial management of large portfolio of international projects. Develop, recommend, and maintain accurate and current project budgets. Manage cost and quality controls in all project activities. Assist in development of procedures, policies, recordkeeping, and duties as required related to overall administration of projects, including procurement.

„X     Work with other departments, public agencies, subcontractors, and independent consultants on the implementation of complex project tasks, programming, and other activities for assigned projects.

„X     Help to identify appropriate computer systems as needed.

„X     Direct the work of other staff and contract consultants retained to provide particular expertise in project studies, programming, development, design, or management. Participate in, or manage the selection, hiring, and development of these individuals. Act as the firm¡¦s representative in assisting consultants.

„X     Plan, prepare, and communicate schedules and progress records of projects¡¦ activities and expenditures, and assist others in establishing project schedules and milestones. Develop critical path or project flow diagrams to plan, set and evaluate progress on project tasks.

„X     Establish systems for efficient management of subcontractor activities.

„X     Review, analyze, and prepare reports and other correspondence on all activities and transactions related to assigned tasks, and provide timely information and status updates on assigned tasks. Prepare and present comprehensive administrative, fiscal, statistical and technical studies, reports, evaluations, specifications and correspondence as required.

„X     Other related duties as required.

Job qualifications : QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrable Experience in:

„X     USAID contracting, grants and cost-share.

„X     USAID ADS, AIDAR and other USG international regulations.

„X     Project Management procedures for planning and processing international development projects, and for establishing plans, specifications, monitoring and management of the development projects.

„X     Cost estimating and tracking and scheduling for international development projects.

„X     Computer applications specifically related to capital project management, such as MS Project and MS excel.

„X     Principles and practices of personnel supervision and management.

Ability to:

„X     Keep complex projects on schedule and within budget.

„X     Coordinate and supervise complex international development projects.

„X     Accurately analyze situations and problems relating to complex projects, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement an effective course of action in accordance with general policy and pertinent codes and regulations.

„X     Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of performing assigned responsibilities.

„X     Read and interpret highly complex written material such as technical reports, contracts, and federal regulations.

„X     Prepare contract documents for professional services and projects and monitor performance.

„X     Assess plans and design concepts for the most complex projects.

„X     Utilize all commonly used project management software and project record systems.

„X     Supervise and train assigned staff.

Requirements:

„X     Minimum of 8 years of experience in international development project management with a minimum of 3 years experience in the field.

„X     Degree in international development or related field.

„X     Experience managing USAID programs in Iraq or other conflict zones strongly preferred.

„X     Arabic language skills useful.

„X     Willingness to travel to Iraq if needed preferred.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.   

Education : Bachelors degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Deadline for submission of applications : October 18, 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.

Director of Project Financial Management, Washington DC +b

Posted by: Recruitment ( recruitment@msi-inc.com )

 

Name of company or organization : Management Systems International 

Place of Assignment :  USA  

Job description : Director of Project Financial Management, Washington DC

Company Profile:  Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Today, it has over 100 projects under management worldwide and its technical expertise has been expanded to include implementation of a range of analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, organizational capacity building, education, and natural resource management.  At the beginning of 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., a global multi-disciplinary professional services organization with offices in 20 countries around the world. MSI became a part of Coffey International Development (Coffey ID), one of seven divisions which comprise the Coffey Group. Together, we aspire to create extraordinary outcomes for our clients, our staff and the communities in which we work. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Position Summary:

As an integral part in ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, to scope and desired quality, the Director of Project Financial Management reports directly to the Chief Management Officer of MSI and works on existing MSI projects.  The Director of Project Financial Management is a member of the MSI Project Management team and is charged with the responsibility of financial management for MSI’s ongoing projects, these being predominantly with USAID under Contracts. Financial reporting responsibilities include providing MSI with the information necessary to make operating decisions, as well as providing the CMO with information of sufficient uniformity and detail to permit central reporting and monitoring. Primarily, the Director is responsible for ensuring that MSI projects are being delivered within cost allowability, that costs are being tracked accurately and in a timely manner and that contractual financial issues are handled expeditiously.

Responsibilities:

The Director will provide reporting, advice and assistance to the Chief Management Officer (CMO) regarding all financial management aspects of MSI’s Projects. This includes financial practices and procedures applicable to program implementation. Financial management for an overseas office or large US based project encompasses those elements of management that deal with budgeting, accounting, financial analyses, cash management, internal control, and financial reporting. The Director will assist the CMO to provide financial data to be used for forecasting future resource requirements and providing the financial evaluation of work accomplished in comparison to previous plans and forecasts. By means of special reports, consultations and memoranda, the Director will kelp keep MSI Senior Management informed of existing control procedures and the financial status of the various MSI activities.  Where necessary, the Director will assist to institute financial management improvements to ensure that MSI functions are conducted in an efficient and effective manner.

Responsible for managing the financial execution and delivery of projects, which includes:

•        Developing project plans to manage the end-to-end project activities and the execution approach (e.g., specifying goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, issue resolution, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources);

•        Ensuring client requirements are captured accurately and completely;

•        Managing the project effort estimating activity;

•        Creating and maintaining project documentation;

•        Facilitating the day-to-day coordination required to deliver the solution in a manner consistent with standards, processes, practices and client commitments;

•        Maintaining effective communication on project status;

•        Ensuring proper project closure / wrap-up in financial management;

•        Provides performance feedback and capability development of project team members;

•        Training;

•        Responsible for tracking project financial status and managing project fiscal issues and risks, which includes:

   Monitoring projects on an ongoing basis, evaluating progress and quality, managing issue resolution process and taking corrective action as necessary;

   Managing the process to assess gaps and develop action plans to address these gaps;

   Analyzing financial reports and trends to identify opportunities and resolve issues;

   Monitoring financial delivery and issue management processes, and escalating issues and variances to budgets where necessary;

   Promoting and monitoring compliance of US Government Regulations and MSI procedures and policies in financial management;

   Interface with internal (MSI) and external (e.g., client based) project audit groups.

Other responsibilities include coordinating with the Chief Financial Officer, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Director of Project Management, and Executive Vice-President of MSI, local and foreign institutions and organizations with regard to subcontracting/subgranting, and, where applicable, the review of host country records or the receipt of commodities.

The Director, at the request of the CMO or Executive Vice-President, may also coordinate and negotiate contracts with the US Government and/or other MSI clients.

Job qualifications : Qualifications:

•        Advanced knowledge of USAID contracts, FAR, AIDAR/ADS, project management and associated methodologies, techniques, processes and approaches;

•        University degree BS/MS/MBA, specialized training, or equivalent work experience;

•        Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel;

•        5 years project management experience;

•        5 years Financial implementation experience;

•        Experience with managing complex projects with large scope - e.g., large teams, large budgets, and high risk;

•        Ability to manage geographically distributed and culturally diverse work-groups;

•        Fluency in English; fluent in second language desirable;

•        Position may have overseas travel.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.

Education : Bachelors degree 

 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

 

Deadline for submission of applications : October 15, 2008

Instructions to applicants : To apply, please visit www.msiworldwide.com  

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

 

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Operational Planning Consultant - Sudan +b

Posted by: Sittiasma Cham

Name of company or organization : Health Alliance International

Place of Assignment :  Sudan  

Job description : Job Summary:     

The Operational Planning Consultant – Sudan is a short-term (2 - 3 month) consultant responsible for designing and instituting strong operational procedures, focused on administrative, financial, grant and logistical issues and their integration with programmatic objectives in the new HAI Sudan office.  This position will work under the direct supervision of the Country Director – Sudan, and will be accountable to, and work in close partnership with the Director of Headquarters Operations and the Headquarters Administrative Team.  The consultant will work closely with HAI staff to hire in-country administrative staff, and then work closely with these new staff to establish procedures ensuring sufficient capacity are developed in the Khartoum office.  After an initial orientation period in HAI’s Seattle Headquarters, the position will be based in Khartoum, with periodic return visits to Seattle for ongoing coordination and harmonization with HQ policies and procedures.

Scope of Work

Headquarters Orientation and Planning

Work under the contract will commence at HAI Headquarters in Seattle for a period of two weeks. The consultant will first receive orientation on HAI’s organizational philosophy, culture, and the current status of its work in Sudan.  This orientation will also include review of HAI’s current organizational procedures, its Policies and Procedures Manual and various administrative improvements currently underway.  The consultant will be introduced to office setup guidelines that will serve as the guidance document for the consultant’s efforts in Sudan.   Based on this orientation, the consultant will then work with the Seattle HQ team to complete a project plan to structure their work in Sudan.   The plan will include concrete objectives, checklists, and timelines for work in the following areas:

         Human Resource Policy and hiring

         Finance and accounting

         Grants and budget management

         Procurement

         Legal Support

         Information Technology and communication infrastructure

         Logistics

Sudan – In-country Orientation and Implementation

After obtaining approval of the plan from the Country Director in Sudan, the Director of Sudan Operations (based in Seattle), and Seattle administrative staff, the consultant will relocate to Khartoum where they will first evaluate the current set up in-country with assistance from existing in-country administrative team members, making modifications to the plan as necessary.  They will then implement the plan, ensuring compliance with Sudan government policy, US Government Sudanese Sanctions regulations, donor rules and regulations, and HAI organizational policies. The consultant will provide periodic progress reports including a final evaluation and recommendation report at the end of the consultancy to the Sudan Country Director, the Director of Sudan Operations, and to Seattle administrative staff.

Job qualifications : Required Skills:

•        Prior work experience with an international non-governmental organization (INGO)

•        Broad knowledge and experience in starting up administrative departments required to successfully manage an INGO including the areas of financial management, human resources, information technology, and procurement.

•        Prior work experience in a developing country, preferably in Africa.

•        Prior managerial, supervisory, and administrative experience.

•        Experience in setting up field-office operations of an international, grant-funded NGO strongly desired.

•        Demonstrated leadership, including a commitment to collaborative management within a team-based organizational structure.

•        Demonstrated planning, facilitation, and orientation skills, resulting in capacity building and delegation of responsibility and authority to in-country staff.

•        Excellent verbal and writing skills. 

•        Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

•        Ability to travel internationally up to 60% annually.

•        Fluency in Arabic.

Required Experience

Masters in Business Management, Public Administration or equivalent degree, a minimum of five years\' experience in administrative management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.  Additional degree in business administration, non-profit management, human resources, accounting, or other related field preferred.

Nationality : Open to all nationalities

Education : Masters degree 

Job type :  Short-term consultant

Start-up date : October 2008

Deadline for submission of applications : October 1, 2008

Submit applications to : Health Alliance International at this email address hrhai@u.washington.edu  

Instructions to applicants : Please e-mail cover letter and cv to hrhai@u.washington.edu.  

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.

Operational Planning Consultant - Cote d\'Ivoire +b

Posted by: Sittiasma Cham

Name of company or organization : Health Alliance International

Place of Assignment :  Cote d\'Ivoire  

Job description : Job Summary:     

The Operational Planning Consultant – Cote d’Ivoire is a short-term (9 - 12 month) consultant responsible for designing and instituting strong operational procedures, focused on administrative, financial, grant and logistical issues and their integration with programmatic objectives in the new HAI Cote d’Ivoire office.  This position will work under the direct supervision of the Country Director – Cote d’Ivoire, and will be accountable to, and work in close partnership with the Director of Headquarters Operations and the Headquarters Administrative Team.  The consultant will work closely with HAI staff to hire in-country administrative staff, and then work closely with these new staff to establish procedures ensuring sufficient capacity are developed in the Bouake office.  After an initial orientation period in HAI’s Seattle Headquarters, the position will be based in Bouake, with periodic return visits to Seattle for ongoing coordination and harmonization with HQ policies and procedures.

Scope of Work:

Headquarters Orientation

Work under the contract will commence at HAI Headquarters in Seattle for a period of one month. The consultant will first receive orientation on HAI’s organizational philosophy, culture, and the current status of its work in Cote d’Ivoire.  This orientation will also include review of HAI’s current organizational procedures, its Policies and Procedures Manual and various administrative improvements currently underway.  The consultant will be introduced to office setup guidelines that will serve as the guidance document for the consultant’s efforts in Cote d’Ivoire.   Based on this orientation, the consultant will then work with the Seattle HQ team to complete a project plan to structure their work in Cote d’Ivoire.   The plan will include concrete objectives, checklists, and timelines for work in the following areas:

         Human Resource Policy and hiring

         Finance and accounting

         Grants and budget management

         Procurement

         Legal Support

         Information Technology and communication infrastructure

         Logistics

Cote d’Ivoire – In-country Activities

After obtaining approval of the plan from the Country Director in Cote d’Ivoire, the Director of Cote d’Ivoire Operations (based in Seattle), and Seattle administrative staff, the consultant will relocate to Bouake where they will first evaluate the current set up in-country with assistance from existing in-country administrative team members, making modifications to the plan as necessary.  They will then implement the plan, ensuring compliance with Cote d’Ivoire government policy, donor rules and regulations, and HAI organizational policies. The consultant will provide periodic progress reports including a final evaluation and recommendation report at the end of the consultancy to the Cote d’Ivoire Country Director, Director of Cote d’Ivoire Operations, and to Seattle administrative staff.

Job qualifications : Required Skills:

•        Prior work experience with an international non-governmental organization (INGO) highly desirable.

•        Experience in starting up administrative departments highly desirable.

•        Broad knowledge in the areas of financial management, human resources, information technology, and/or procurement preferred.

•        Prior work experience in an francophone speaking African country preferred.

•        A minimum of three years supervisory experience required.

•        Demonstrated leadership, including a commitment to collaborative management within a team-based organizational structure required.

•        Demonstrated planning, facilitation, and training/orientation skills, resulting in capacity building and delegation of responsibility and authority to in-country staff required.

•        Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

•        Excellent presentation skills highly desirable.

•        Ability to travel internationally up to 60% annually.

•        Fluency in French.

Required Education and Experience:

Masters in Business Management, Public Administration or equivalent degree required, additional degrees in business administration, non-profit management, human resources, accounting, or other related field preferred. A minimum of five years\' experience in administrative management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.  Experience in setting up field-office operations of an international, grant-funded NGO strongly desired.

Nationality : Open to all nationalities

Education : Masters degree 

Job type :  Short-term consultant

Start-up date : October 2008

Deadline for submission of applications : October 1, 2008

Submit applications to : Health Alliance International at this email address hrhai@u.washington.edu  

Instructions to applicants : Please email cover letter and cv to hrhai@u.washington.edu.  

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.

Program Officer +b

Posted by: Gabriella Valus

Name of company or organization : Open Society Institute

Place of Assignment :  Hungary  

Job description : The Think Tank Fund of the Open Society Institute in Budapest provides core and institutional support and project funding to independent public policy centers working to promote inclusive policy change and to combat threats to liberal democracy in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. The Think Tank Fund not only engages in grant-giving but works closely with grantees providing technical and programmatic assistance to build robust and independent think tanks capable of delivering a diverse portfolio of research and advocacy projects.

Position Summary:

The Program Officer is responsible for the oversight, development, evaluation and administration of selected projects and grant portfolios for the Think Tank Fund in consultation with the Program Director. The Program Officer is involved in all stages of project review, development and evaluation. The position requires working closely with policy centers supported by the program to promote organizational development and enhance capacity. In order to be effective in this position, the Program Officer must stay abreast of relevant developments in the target countries and in thematic fields related to the program’s work. Overall responsibilities will include: reviewing project proposals and preparing summaries for discussion with the Program Director; administering and monitoring the grants process; conducting site visits; communicating and negotiating with Soros foundations network representatives, other donors and grantees to follow up project proposals under review or development; and maintaining contact with grantees to support projects through to completion. The Program officer reports directly to the Program Director.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

The Program Officer, with guidance from the Program Director, will:

•        Ensure effective grants management of the Think Tank Fund portfolio, being involved as necessary in project review, development and evaluation. The Program Officer will review project proposals and prepare summaries for discussion with Program Director; will assist the program director in preparations and follow up the regular meetings of the Think Tank Fund Sub-Board; will conduct independent communication with the network representatives and grantees to follow up on ongoing and proposed projects; and will maintain communication with applicants and grantees to support projects through to completion;

•        Support the Program Director in the organization of capacity-building events. The Program Officer will support the development of technical assistance programs as well as provide all necessary support in the planning and management of events;

•        Support the program director with administration and logistics necessary for the effective management of the Think Tank Fund;

•        Coordinate the preparation of materials for the Think Tank Fund Sub-Board, organize meetings and provide support as necessary in ensuring appropriate documentation of the meetings.

Communication:

•        The Program Officer supports the Program Director in representing the Think Tank Fund in the Soros foundations network, with national Soros foundation staff, and internally vis-a-vis program staff and OSI management.

•        The Program Officer assists in communicating Think Tank Fund priorities, Think Tank Fund Sub-Board decisions and program information to the Soros foundations network as well as to independent policy centers interesting in funding.

•        The Program Officer also supports the Program Director in maintaining and developing the program’s external relations with international organizations and project organizers through meetings, visits and correspondence. As appropriate and in consultation with the Program Director, the Program Officer should be prepared to negotiate with these external contacts on behalf of the program and to facilitate cooperation.

Financial Reporting:

•        The Program Officer administers relevant grants portfolio in coordination with the Program Director and AdminGroup budget/finance office. The Program Officer works closely with both grantees and the financial and accounting departments to ensure procedural compliance. The Program Officer will also provide support to the Program Director and prepare required documentation to the Program Assistant in administering program grants.

Documentation:

•        The Program Officer contributes to and supports the development and preparation of program documentation, reporting and evaluation materials.

Administration:

•        Provides general administrative support for the program, including email, filing and assigned office management tasks; supports the organization of meetings and other events.

Job qualifications :

•        Knowledge of the region in which the Think Tank Fund operates

•        University degree in a relevant area of study, with expertise in governance, public policy or related topics

•        Familiarity with the issues and policy centers active in this field

•        Ability to compose effective, thoughtful and sensitive correspondence in

•        Superior interpersonal, written and organizational skills

•        Ability to manage effectively simultaneous activities in a fast-paced environment and to prioritize accordingly

•        Pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with senior management, co-workers and grantees

•        Integrity and professional discretion

•        Fluent written and oral English required, as well as knowledge of Russian

•        Standard office computer skills required

•        Minimum two years of relevant experience required

•        Willingness to travel and work outside regular office hours as necessary

Education : Bachelors degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Start-up date : October 1, 2008

Deadline for submission of applications : September 28, 2008

Submit applications to : Gabriella Valus at this email address applications@admingroup.hu  

Instructions to applicants : Please send applications in English, including a cover letter and curriculum vitae, to applications@admingroup.hu.

For more information about the Think Tank Fund, please see http://www.soros.org/initiatives/thinktank

OSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer which supports diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, nationality, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

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Finance Officer +b

Posted by: Sandra S. van Doesburg

Name of company or organization : SNV/Netherlands Development Organization

Place of Assignment :  Cameroon  

Job description : SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is an international advisory organization that is dedicated to a society in which all people enjoy the freedom to pursue their own sustainable development. SNV contributes to this by strengthening capacity of local organizations.

Our advisors offer a mix of capacity development and thematic expertise in the areas of ‘production, income and employment’ as well as in ‘access to basic services’. SNV works with a diverse range of public, private and non-governmental actors. Together with our (international) partners, we constitute a unique world-wide local capacity development network. SNV is financially supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Netherland and has additional funding from international donors.

SNV is present in more than 30 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Balkans and employs 1500 national and international staff. The Cameroon program is part of the region SNV West and Central Africa. Currently Cameroon employs 59 staff, of which 34 advisors. SNV has a vast network in the country and more than 100 organizations receive advisory services.

As a Finance Officer you will support the Country Director in ensuring smooth and compliant financial and administrative processes. You will support the Regional Controller in implementation corporate and regional guidelines and will give input for improvements.

You do so through ensuring high quality financial and administrative data and providing sound analyses in all relevant domains: internal auditing and control; planning and control; financial accounting; logistics and procurement and ICT.

Together with the HR officer, you are responsible to shape a client oriented support team in the country. As a member of the management team in Cameroon you provide advice towards the country director and the portfolio coordinators.

You stimulate others in being transparent and trustful, result orientated, pro-active and efficient through leading by example.

You report directly to the Regional Controller. You work closely with the Country Director and with colleagues in the countries. The Logistics Officer will report directly to you.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

•        Financial administration:

Carries out accounting at country level; checks and consolidates financial and non-financial data of portfolios; carries out necessary reconciliations and adjustments between existing administrations; and takes care of liquidity management within the country; archives all relevant documents; takes care of payment to suppliers and monitors actual delivery; monitors reporting by portfolios; is in charge of salary and tax related issues at country level periodical hand over of salaries and taxes.

•        Planning and control:

Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual budgets and periodically monitors progress and exhaustion.Assists the country director and management team in the establishment and follow up of budgets and KPIs, assists in follow up and reporting of externally financed activities.

•        Audit & compliance:

Establishes procedures, guidelines and work instructions concerning financial administration of portfolios within the country, in line with corporate and regional guidelines; monitors financial procedures, administrations and financial data of portfolios on quality, consistency & effectiveness and takes action if necessary; coordinates the audit process and performs control activities within the country and ensures follow up of action points.

•        Logistics and ICT:

Ensures smooth logistics processes, balancing between efficiency and effectiveness; establishes a transparent and balanced supplier portfolio; investigates and proposes measures for cost awareness and efficient allocation of funds; ensures quality of ICT services

•        Management & support:

Establishes a smooth functioning and customer oriented support team with GSOs and country office support staff. Supports the country director and management team in all administrative issues. Advices the regional controller on possibilities for improvement.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTY STATION:

•        Health services: Reasonable to good medical services in hospitals and several private clinics. SNV Expats may go to French and German embassies’ doctors for consultation. Many pharmacies have good medical supplies.

•        Educational facilities: Good French and American international schools for primary and secondary education.

•        Security situation: Good. Nevertheless, continuous monitoring of safety measures is necessary. Occasionally, armed robberies take place and thefts.

•        Accessibility: At least one international flight per day at international airports in Yaounde or Douala: six times per week, direct flights to and from Europe, daily via others hubs. Good roads and adequate transport facilities

•        Telecommunication: State-owned Cameroon Telecommunications (CAMTEL) fixed lines and two mobile telephone operators - French Mobile Network (Orange) and South Africa’s Mobile Telephone Network (MTN). Great providers of Internet services and satellite phones such as Camnet, ICCNET and GCNET.

SALARY SCALE: 10 minimum € 2349,63 - maximum € 3776,60 Euro gross per month (hypo tax will be deducted) depending on relevant working experience, excluding attractive secondary conditions and individual allowances.

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible.

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 2 years

Job qualifications : REQUIREMENTS:

•        Higher vocational education

•        Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.

•        Strong financial and analytical skills

•        Proven track record in audit and compliance

•        Pragmatic and result oriented attitude

•        Excellent command of French and English

Education : Bachelors degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Start-up date : asap

Salary range : Given in Text

Deadline for submission of applications : 9th October 2008

Submit applications to : Carine Mbeng at this email address cmbeng@snvworld.org  

Instructions to applicants : INFORMATION/APPLICATION:

You can send your application letter and a brief CV (in English) to Carine Mbeng (cmbeng@snvworld.org), under reference number CM 4772 until the 9th of October 2008.

Follow-up : Personal follow-ups allowed

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 Advisor Sustainable Pro-Poor Tourism +b

Posted by: Sandra S. van Doesburg

Name of company or organization : SNV/Netherlands Development Organization

Place of Assignment :  Kenya  

Job description : SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is working in over 33 developing countries across the world. In these countries, we are dedicated to a society where all people enjoy the freedom to pursue their own development. The emphasis of our work is on poverty alleviation through (1) increasing production, income and employment and (2) increasing access to basic services in the sectors of water, sanitation & hygiene, education, health and renewable energy. We aim at achieving considerable impact in both ‘impact areas’. We do this through providing advisory services, facilitating knowledge development, brokering and networking, strengthening local capacity builders, supporting the establishment of local capacity development funds and carrying out advocacy at national and international levels.

SNV Kenya focuses most of its capacity building support to the Arid and semi-arid areas of Kenya. SNV currently operates in three portfolio offices namely: South Rift, located in Nairobi but serving the districts of Kajiado, Narok and Transmara; North Rift located in Eldoret, serving the Districts of Keiyo,  Marakwet, Pokot, Koibatek, Nandi, Baringo, Turkana, West Pokot, Uasin Gishu, Mount Elgon and Transmara and North Kenya located in Nanyuki, serving the districts of Samburu, Laikipia, Isiolo, Marsabit and Moyale.

With a population of 32 million people, 75% living in rural areas, the achievement of the Government of Kenya’s long term development goals will require an acceleration of growth, and a greater emphasis on growth in the rural areas. The government of Kenya has identified tourism as one such vessel of economic development for poverty reduction because of its unique characteristics such as the focus on rural areas, the potential for local participation in the value chain, the multiplier effect potential, among many others.

SNV Kenya seeks to complement the government and other industry stakeholders in using tourism as a strategic tool in wealth creation and local economic development. SNV Kenya currently covers three region specific destinations namely: The North Rift, with Lake Baringo National Park and Lake Bogoria tourism resorts, the South Rift, with Nairobi National Park, Amboseli National Park and Maasai Mara National Reserve and North Kenya with wildlife sanctuaries like Samburu game reserve, Shaba game Reserve, buffalo springs game reserve; Bisan Adhi game Reserve and a number of private and community owned conservancies which are frequently visited by tourists. SNV aims overall to contribute towards destination management efforts currently on-going and particularly informed by the need to mainstream the pro-poor dimension.

SNV is looking for a senior Sustainable Pro-poor Tourism Advisor to provide strategic direction in up-scaling the country tourism Programme. The Tourism Advisor will be part of the North Kenya Portfolio (NKP), comprising of advisors from other sectors, with duty station Nanyuki. The Advisor will deliver advisory services to local clients in NKP and steer national processes with national actors in the tourism industry. As the country leader in tourism, he/she will have an active role in coaching and steering tourism advisors in the other 2 portfolios of SNV/Kenya, in delivering services within their proscribed destinations.  She/he will report to the Northern Kenya Portfolio Coordinator.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

A.      Advisory services

1.       Identify and assist relevant client/client groups to conduct investment studies, identify and profile investment opportunities in the destination of operation.

2.       Advise tourism ventures in the target regions on pro-poor tourism approaches and facilitate  the development of viable bussineses that satisfy the financial, economic  ecological and socio-cultural criteria of healthy bussinesses.

3.       Provide technical advice to selected viable tourism bussinesses, (facilitate the development of strategies, business plans, quality products and services and facilitate the link with financial institutions and the market).

4.       Facilitate multi-stake holder platforms in selected destinations with a view to enhance over-all performance of the destination.

5.       Work with local capacity builders to support vocational skill development on various tourism services to increase employment.

6.       Provide technical assistance on destination governance.

B.      Learning / teamwork:

1.       Coach other advisors of the tourism team.

2.       Lead tourism sector in the identification of best practices, share and promote learning of them; identify the needs for training and/ or alliances; promote the participation of SNV in thematic national and international networks related to thematic expertise.

3.       Actively participate in national/international learning and experiences sharing networks, and feed the knowledge back into the team.

4.       Pro-actively develop the tools and review achieved results within the context of the strategic objectives and lead collective learning of clients, sector teams and expertise group from the lessons learnt.

C.      Knowledge development

1.       Lead the tourism sector in the identification of best practises, document interesting results and lessons, promote SNV participation in thematic national and international networks and contribute to internal and external knowledge development Knowledge competencies and skills

2.       Identification of new knowledge sources for clients and team members

3.       Contribute to the documentation and knowledge development in the Tourism sector in Kenya and ESA Cluster.

D.      Positioning

1.       Steer the tourism team in reviewing and transitioning SNV tourism strategy inline with destination management strategy.

2.       Proactively link pro-poor tourism initiatives with mainstream tourism industry.

3.       Proactively develop, expand and maintain effective and efficient Pro-poor tourism related networks with key stakeholders and partners for the purposes of leveraging for better impact in the sector.

4.       Play an active role in partnership building and resource mobilization activities of SNV.

5.       Assist client organizations in setting up networks and where possible collaborative partnerships with similar and complementary initiatives with actors in the tourism industry with special attention to linkages between the tourism value chain players for effective local benefits.

DESIRED APPOINTMENT DATE: ASAP

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 PERIOD: starting a.s.a.p. for 3 years.

Job qualifications : KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

•        Masters degree in tourism or related field like economics or business management with sufficient experiences in planning, development and marketing of tourism businesses and ventures. 

•        Proven knowledge in theories and practices of destination management , supply chain management, tourism value chain development, pro-poor tourism approaches

•        Proven knowledge and experiences in organisational development, multi- actor facilitation and learning processes, networking and building alliances, good governance and social inclusion

•        Minimum of Ten (10) years of relevant working experience, Five (5) of which must be in pro-poor tourism and poverty related advisory programming.

SKILLS, ABILITY TO:

•        Analyze and synthesize complex development issues and interpret them into SNV’s advisory services, especially in the area of pro-poor tourism;

•        Adapt rapidly to changing context and needs and demands of tourism sector and clients  organizations in the country and SNV in general;

•        Devise methodologies to capture and share knowledge and/or contribute to quality of advisory practice in advisory teams

•        Coach and mentor colleagues and providing feedback to improve performance.

•        Apply gender aspects to tourism situation and specific interventions.

Education : Masters degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Start-up date : asap

Salary range : Given in Text

Deadline for submission of applications : 30-09-08

Submit applications to : Christine Ogolo at this email address cogolo@snvworld.org  

Instructions to applicants : INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION:

You can send your application letter and CV (in English) to Christine Ogolo (cogolo@snvworld.org) under reference number KE 3951, until 30th September 2008.

Follow-up : Personal follow-ups allowed

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.