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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
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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
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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.
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