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There are 8 messages in this issue:

Message 1 - Agricultural Specialist (Portuguese Speaking) +b

Message 2 - Water/Irrigation Management SpecialistArabian Peninsula Regional Program, Muscat, Oman +b

Message 3 - Water Resources/Harvesting Specialist - Aleppo, Syria +b

Message 4 - Economic Growth Project Manager, Washington, DC +b

Message 5 - Health Strategy Advisor, Washington DC +b

Message 6 - Country Director, Rwanda Programme +b

Message 7 - Finance Officer +b

Message 8 - Job Vacancies from Idealist.org

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Agricultural Specialist (Portuguese Speaking) +b

Posted by: Todd Crosby        

Name of company or organization : NCBA 

Place of Assignment :  Mozambique   

Job description :

NATIONAL COOPERATIVE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Agricultural Specialist (Portuguese Speaker)

The National Cooperative Business Association (NCBA) is involved in the development of domestic and international cooperative programs.  NCBA represents cooperatives in all sectors of the U.S. economy including: agricultural, child care, consumer goods, finance, food, housing, health care, insurance, and rural utilities. For more than 50 years NCBA has maintained significant international cooperative development programs, doing business internationally through its CLUSA International Cooperative Development Program. .  The goal of the international programs is to equip rural communities, farmers, and entrepreneurs with the skills and resources they need to improve incomes, increase food security and create long-term, scalable, and sustainable business opportunities that ensure long-term economic growth.

POSTING:  Nampula, Mozambique

SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Agricultural Specialist will be work on a USAID funded project to enhance exports of high value export crops in northern Mozambique.  The project has been funded for 5 years.   Preferably, the agricultural specialist with be familiar with value chain approaches to tropical or subtropical agriculture and will manage several value chains for the project.   These value chains may include: Bananas, Coconuts, Mangoes, Maize, Cassava, Soybean, Sesame, and/or Groundnuts among others.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

1.   Leads a team of people including value chain specialists, monitoring and evaluation specialists, and business development services specialists.  Provides oversight, strategic direction and administrative and technical decision making for the team.

2.  Responsible for project deliverables and monitoring of project indicators;

3.  Manages relationships with project prime contractor and with other institutional partners and the Government of Mozambique with regards to this project.

4.  Supervises reporting and manages information requests from prime contactor, project partners and CLUSA Mozambique Country Chief of party.

5. Develops an overall assessment of the demand for specified commodities in Mozambique (including, but not limited to sesame, groundnuts, soybean and cashew), through (i) gathering insight and market intelligence; (ii) using this market intelligence to form business contracts and alliances; and (iii) feeding this through to producers in a structured, targeted manner to influence their production;

6. Assesses the overall agricultural landscape, identifying significant industry role players, market operators (brokers, agriculture input suppliers, wholesalers), sub-sector governmental agencies, and others, to establish and nurture linkages;

7. Identifies on a continuous basis new markets for targeted commodities, improved prices, as well as value addition opportunities;

8. Addresses any current constraints in the value chain that are hindering producers from acting on market opportunities, including pre-production input supplier constraints;

9. Provides access to and promotes the adoption of improved production technologies;

10.  Exposes farmers and other entrepreneurs to processes that empower them economically and organizationally;

11.  Provides quality and demand information to producer organizations;

12. Facilitates improved post-harvest activities, handling techniques around quality control, techniques for improving increasing quality standards, and accreditations;

13. Facilitates access to technologies required to improve quality or add value to produce.

14. Engages in knowledge transfer and skills development to enable producers to become independent in identifying market opportunities, improve their skills as devising marketing strategies and independently manager relationships with their customers.

NCBA’s benefits package includes:

Medical and Dental Insurances, Rx and Vision Plans,  Flexible Spending Accounts, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance (including  AD&D), 401(k) Plan with a company match, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement Plan, DC Metrochek Program, and Credit Union Membership.

Job qualifications :

QUALIFICTIONS:

•Fluency in Portuguese or Spanish essential.

•Graduate degree in related field essential.

•A minimum of 8 years experience managing development programs overseas, preferably at a mid-management or senior management level.

•Field experience in Africa preferable. Experience in Mozambique is helpful. Experience in a developing country essential.

•Significant Experience working with Agriculture in developing countries is essential. Familiarity with agricultural value chains is strongly preferred.

Education : Masters degree   

Job type :  Full-time, long-term        

Start-up date : immediate 

Salary range : commensurate with experience 

Deadline for submission of applications : November 25, 2008 

Submit applications to : jobs@ncba.coop  at this email address jobs@ncba.coop  

Instructions to applicants : Please forward your resume, cover letter and salary history, in confidence to:

National Cooperative Business Association-

Attn:  Human Resources

1401 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 1100

Washington, DC  20005

E-mail:  jobs@ncba.coop

Web Site:  www.ncba.coop

No Calls Please.

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups    

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Water/Irrigation Management Specialist

Arabian Peninsula Regional Program, Muscat, Oman +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

ICARDA is seeking a Water/Irrigation Management Specialist to work within ICARDA’s Arabian Peninsula Regional Program on the project ‘Technology Transfer to Enhance Rural Livelihoods and Natural Resource Management in the Arabian Peninsula’. The project aims at developing more productive and sustainable rangeland and irrigated production systems, including protected agriculture, through more efficient use of natural resources, and by strengthening cooperation among the participating countries and with regional and international organizations.

The Water/Irrigation Management Specialist will conduct research and also provide support to national research activities, help to promote sustainable irrigated agriculture based on improved water use efficiency and optimal utilization of water in both open field irrigated production systems and under protected agriculture.

In addition the appointee will be expected to contribute to strengthening national institutional and human resource capacity through training, regional networking and information dissemination to end-users.

The appointee will conduct research at sites in the Arabian Peninsula, working primarily with national scientists, and supported, where necessary, by other ICARDA scientists in the fields of irrigation management, agroclimatology, ecophysiology, agronomy, protected agriculture, crop improvement and socioeconomics.

The appointee will be technically responsible to the Director of ICARDA’s Integrated Water and Land Management Program, and administratively responsible to ICARDA’s Regional Coordinator for the Arabian Peninsula, who is responsible for coordinating all the linkages between ICARDA and the national agricultural research systems of the Arabian Peninsula: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen. The ICARDA Regional Office is located in Muscat, Oman.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will have an earned PhD in irrigation science/engineering, water management or agricultural hydrology with a strong background in soil-water-plant relations, determination of crop water requirements and water quality. He/she will have at least five years experience in irrigation research, especially in managing irrigation field trials and an ability to work with farmers. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Knowledge of Arabic would be advantageous.

Terms of Appointment

The appointment will be for an initial period of two years, renewable thereafter on an annual basis for the duration of the project.  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 support for dependents’ education according to ICARDA Policy.

Application

Qualified applicants are invited to send:

1)    A 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/0749/08 on application (or in subject line if applying by e-mail).

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

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

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Water Resources/Harvesting Specialist - Aleppo, Syria +b

Posted by: Mary Malki

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

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

Water resources in the dry areas are scarce and poorly managed. ICARDA  conducts research and capacity building to sustainably improve the productivity of rainwater, surface and groundwater resources in agriculture. The Water Resources/Water Harvesting Specialist will report to the Director of ICARDA’s Integrated Water and Land Management Program.  The appointee will work with ICARDA scientists from other disciplines, with national program partners, and with advanced research institutes to assess water resources in the dry areas, mainly in Central and West Asia and North Africa (CWANA), to design and implement research and capacity building programs on micro and macro catchment water harvesting systems and associated small structures for managing water resources. He/she will also identify the main technical, social and policy constraints to integration of water harvesting practices in agricultural systems in general and in drier rangeland environments in particular. He/she will develop linkages to current research and development work in ICARDA’s water benchmarks and satellite sites project to develop options for efficient water and land management; and initiate training activities in rainwater harvesting and associated water management practices.  The appointee will develop project proposals for donor support to tackle water management issues in the dry areas. Such projects will adopt an integrated approach to water and land use analysis and management options applicable beyond the target area, using a holistic, interdisciplinarity and participatory approach.

Required Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will have a PhD in water resources management/engineering, demonstrated competence for at least 5 years in understanding, analysing, designing and implementing rainwater harvesting systems for agriculture at the macro and micro levels. He/she must have at least 3 years extensive field research experience in the application of water harvesting and conservation practicies for rangeland rehabilitation, supplemental irrigation and other agricultural and environmental uses, part of which should have been in developing countries; capability and willingness to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural context; computer skills; and fluency in spoken and written English. Capability in French and/or Arabic and  GIS and remote sensing capabilities would be an advantage.

Terms of Appointment

The appointment will be for an initial period of two years, renewable thereafter on an annual basis.  The salary is paid in US dollars.  Benefits include housing allowance, paid home leave travel, a pension scheme, life and health insurance package, vehicle for business and personal use, and free enrollment for dependent children in the ICARDA-administered international school (KG–Grade 12).

Living in Syria

ICARDA’s headquarters is situated 30 km south of Aleppo, Syria’s second largest city.  In addition to the internationally-accredited school, ICARDA runs a Sports and Social Club for the staff.  Syria has many historical and archaeological sites, some a short drive from Aleppo.  There are four distinct seasons and the terrain varies from desert to mountains to fertile fruit orchards. Major international airlines fly into Damascus and Aleppo.

Application

Qualified applicants are invited to send:

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.)

NOTE:

1.     If sending by e-mail, please do not include graphics or other large file attachments.

2.     Quote reference INT-P/0804/08 on application (or in subject line if applying by e-mail).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 30 October 2008

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

Applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Economic Growth Project Manager, Washington, DC +b

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

 

Name of company or organization : Management Systems International

Place of Assignment :  USA  

Job description : Economic Growth Project Manager, 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:  Management Systems International is seeking an Economic Growth Project Manager candidate for upcoming MSI Economic Growth projects and evaluations.  The position is based in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities:

•        Assist in the development of Economic Growth projects, including proposal writing, budgeting, and recruiting for technical expertise;

•        Assist in managing the projects, including monitoring and controlling costs, scheduling, performance monitoring, logistical support to technical teams, and ensuring optimal financial performance;

•        Ensure the projects and evaluations adherence to U.S. government contract requirements;

•        Assist in soliciting performance and financial reports, finalizing end-of-project requirements with project staff and client;

•        Aid in project evaluation procedures as projects close.

Job qualifications : Qualifications:

•        Degree in economics, international development, business or other relevant field required; advanced degree preferred;

•        3 to 5 years project management experience required; economic growth related projects preferred;

•        Minimum 3 years experience working with U.S. government contracts and regulations required;

•        Experience in the field of macro and/or micro economic growth, including one or more of the following areas: business enabling environment, economic policy reform, institutional strengthening, value chain and competitiveness, and organizational development;

•        Ability to prioritize within multi-tasking environment; diplomatic communication skills particularly by email; team focused approach; attention to detail; and an entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving;

•        Experience in international development projects, technical writing skills and USAID experience strongly 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 

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Job type :  Full-time, long-term

 

Deadline for submission of applications : October 29, 2008

Submit applications to : Recruitment at this email address recruitment@msi-inc.com  

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.

Health Strategy Advisor, Washington DC +b

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

 

Name of company or organization : Management Systems International

Place of Assignment :  USA  

Job description : Health Strategy Advisor, Washington, D.C.

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:

MSI is seeking a Senior Health Consultant to capitalize on our company’s long history of applicable governance programming and significant recent experience in the health sector to expand our health area of practice. The consultant will work with MSI’s Senior Vice President of Operations and Health and Education Technical Director on concept and strategy development, relationship building, marketing and proposal development. 

Job qualifications : Required Qualifications:

The Consultant should have a strong interest, and preferably prior experience, in building a corporate area of practice, well established professional relationships with implementing partners in the health sector and substantial experience with and/or within USAID.  The Consultant will also be expected to advise on and have experience with PEPFAR funding, programming and reporting, as well as experience pursuing and implementing projects for non-USAID funding sources for HIV/AIDS and other health disciplines. 

The Consultant should also have a technical background in organizational development, good governance, and/or monitoring and evaluation, and a solid, practical understanding of the linkages between governance and health.  Masters in Public Health or other advanced degree in the health sector strongly preferred.

Applicants should be based in the DC-area.  The consultancy timing and duration have some flexibility based on the schedule of the selected consultant, but is expected to start in October 2008.

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, short-term

Deadline for submission of applications : October 29, 2008

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

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

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Country Director, Rwanda Programme +b

Posted by: Christine Sadgrove

Name of company or organization : Send a Cow

Place of Assignment :  Rwanda   

Job description : Send a Cow is an international NGO set up in 1988 now working in 9 African countries.  Its vision is a world without hunger and malnutrition.  Its mission is to enable disadvantaged families in rural Africa to attain food and livelihood security by developing sustainable agricultural systems which integrate crops and livestock with social development.  Send a Cow (SAC) has been working in Rwanda for 7 years.

We are now seeking to appoint a Country Director for this established programme.

Key responsibilities

•        To work with staff, partners and the UK office to develop and implement organisational and programmatic strategies, policies and procedures

•        To develop and maintain on an annual basis, a rolling strategic plan and budget

•        To ensure results-based information management systems are in place

•        To monitor and report to the UK office on all SAC Rwanda performance and financial matters

•        To lead, manage, mentor and support the Rwandan Senior Management Team

•        To ensure effective financial and resource management including preparation of annual budget and accounts

•        To ensure the organisation has an appropriate strategy for generating and raising funds to finance its strategic plans

To ensure funds are managed to achieve value for money and in a transparent manner which can be explained to donors and supporters in the UK

•        To represent SAC to other organisations, government, partners and donors within Rwanda and more widely in the region

Job qualifications : Essential competencies

•        5 years’ experience in a senior management position, preferably in an NGO

•        Relevant Bachelors degree

•        Motivating a multi-disciplinary team

•        Promoting accountability and stewardship of resources

•        Working sensitively with community, government and religious organisations

•        Participatory strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation

•        Developing project proposals for funding

•        Skills and experience of budgeting

•        Fluency in spoken and written English and Kinyarwanda

•        Actively committed to Send a Cow’s Christian values and Cornerstones

Desirable competencies

•        Experience of working at grassroots level in rural development

•        Experience of working in livestock, agricultural extension and/or social development projects

•        Relevant Masters degree and/or MBA

Education : Masters degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Deadline for submission of applications : 5.00 p.m. Monday 20 October 2008

Submit applications to : christine.sadgrove@sendacow.org.uk  at this email address christine.sadgrove@sendacow.org.uk  

Instructions to applicants : The application form and job pack can be downloaded from www.sendacow.org.uk under \"What\'s new\" or picked up from the Kigali Send a Cow Rwanda office in Remera (near Chez Lando Hotel.) 

Follow-up : Phone call follow-ups are OK

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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.

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     National Association of School Psychologists

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312370-229

     Bethesda, Maryland, United States

     Salary:

  NTEC PROGRAM COORDINATOR

     Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312422-253

     Washington, District of Columbia, United States

     Salary:

  Speech Language Pathologist

     Wonderland Developmental Center

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312452-263

     Shoreline, Washington, United States

     Salary: Min: 57,000 Max: 76,000

  Programmer/Analyst - Interface Designer

     New York University Human Resources

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312451-230 

     New York, New York, United States

     Salary: Salary commensurate with experience

  Speech-Language Pathologist

     Gateways: Access to Jewish Education

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312401-180

     Newton, Massachusetts, United States

     Salary:

  Director, Alumni Affairs, Rio Grande Valley/Austin

     Teach For America - Staff

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312444-27

     Austin, Texas, United States

     Salary:

  After School Coordinator

     Legal Outreach

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312463-266

     New York, New York, United States

     Salary: $20 an hour

  Court/Corrections Liaison-Bilingual

     Greenhope Services for Women, Inc.

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312443-326

     New York, New York, United States

     Salary: Commensurate with Experience

  Computer Literary Teacher

     Isles, Inc.

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312474-37

     Trenton, New Jersey, United States

     Salary:

  Long Term Substitute- North Richmond YouthBuild/John Muir

  Charter School

     John Muir Charter School- California

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312408-80

     Richmond, California, United States

     Salary: Hourly compensation of $35 per hour, 6 hours per

  day ($210 per day maximum)

  Assistant to the Chairperson of Art & Design Education

     Pratt Institute

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312426-53

     Brooklyn, New York, United States

     Salary: To upper $30's

  Idaho Energy Efficiency Advocate

     NW Energy Coalition

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312347-120

     Boise, Idaho, United States

     Salary: $32,000-$35,000

  Director of Communications

     Wyoming Outdoor Council

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312445-60

     Lander, Wyoming, United States

     Salary:

  Case Manager, Domestic Violence Shelters

     Safe Horizon

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312523-283

     New York, New York, United States

     Salary: $28,992- $32,615

  Speech Language Pathologists

     Bay Cove Human Services, Inc

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312497-77

     Boston, Massachusetts, United States

     Salary:

  Site Director

     Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312450-196

     Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

     Salary:

  Associate, Development

     Jazz At Lincoln Center

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312489-173

     New York, New York, United States

     Salary:

  Policy Program Director

     The Aspen Institute

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312506-10

     Washington, District of Columbia, United States

     Salary:

  DENTAL ASSISTANT

     Jawonio

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312524-317

     New City, New York, United States

     Salary:

  Staff Assistant - Finance

     Tufts Univ.

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312449-193

     Medford, Massachusetts, United States

     Salary: Unspecified

  HR Manager

     Care for the Homeless

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312484-7

     New York, New York, United States

     Salary:

  Temporary Staff Attorney - Virginia

     Advancement Project

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312344-20

     Washington, District of Columbia, United States

     Salary: Salary is based on experience; benefits included

  Clinical Associate Professor of Law

     Fordham University School of Law - Clinical Legal

  Education

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312423-286

     New York, New York, United States

     Salary:

  Grants Writer

     Third Street Music School Settlement

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312508-77 

     New York, New York, United States

     Salary: Commensurate with experience.  Excellent

  benefits package. EOE.

  Senior Accounting Manager

     City Harvest, Inc. of New York

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312331-183

     New York, New York, United States

     Salary: Competitive

  Social Woprker (Partners in Parenting Program)

     New Alternatives for Children of New York City

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312516-80

     New York, New York, United States

     Salary:

  Associate Director of an MLA Partner School

     MLA Partner Schools (formerly Mentor LA)

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312358-123

     Los Angeles, California, United States

     Salary:

  Grant Administrator

     Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312520-183

     Sana'a, Yemen

     Salary:

  Accounting Assistant

     United South End Settlements

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312461-200

     Boston, Massachusetts, United States

     Salary: Range: $30,000 to $38,000

  Senior Web Developer

     Pratt Institute

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312485-40

     Brooklyn, New York, United States

     Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

  Program Officer

     Ms. Foundation for Women

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312493-276

     New York, New York, United States

     Salary: TBD

  Assistant Director - Art Gallery

     Tufts Univ.

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312466-33

     Medford, Massachusetts, United States

     Salary: Unspecified

  Administrative Coordinator

     Management Sciences for Health

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312338-83

     Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

     Salary:

  Director of Communications

     NYC Leadership Academy

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312507-44

     Queens, New York, United States

     Salary:

  Project Assistant (Austin, Texas)

     eChalk Inc.

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312487-107

     Austin, Texas, United States

     Salary:

  Content Manager

     Janaagraha

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312372-296

     Bangalore, Karnataka, India

     Salary: 12,000-15,00 p.m

  Major Gifts Officer - Fordham School of Law

     Fordham University, School of Law

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312464-300

     New York, New York, United States

     Salary: Commensurate with experience

  Regional Director for Asia

     International Institute of Rural Reconstruction

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312400-146

     Silang, Cavite, Philippines

     Salary:

  Early Childhood Teacher

     Hebrew Educational Society

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312512-280

     Brooklyn, New York, United States

     Salary:

  Post Secondary Financial Services Career Coach

     Boston Private Industry Council

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312455-30

     Boston, Massachusetts, United States

     Salary: Based on Experience.

  Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV & AIDS

  Specialist

     Centre for African Family Studies CAFS

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312373-329

     Nairobi , Kenya, Kenya

     Salary: CAFS offers a competitive remuneration package

  commensurate with qualification a

  Thabyay Volunteer Department Coordinator

     Thabyay Education Network

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312361-193

     Chiang Mai , Thailand, Thailand

     Salary: 30,000 baht/month

  Membership Coordinator

     AcademyHealth

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312468-100 

     Washington, District of Columbia, United States

     Salary: $35,000 - $40,000  per

  Chief Conservation OFficer

     American Bird Conservancy

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312330-149

     The Plains, Virginia, United States

     Salary:

  Country Director, Iraq

     AMIDEAST

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312441-260

     Iraq

     Salary:

  Director of Information Services

     Downtown Emergency Service Center

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312481-240

     Seattle, Washington, United States

     Salary: $74,950+/yr, depending on qualifications

  Saturday Academy Teacher - 6th grade

     Harlem Educational Activities Fund

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312341-253

     New York, New York, United States

     Salary: Competitive

  HIV Program Manager

     Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum -

  APIAHF

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312357-90

     San Francisco, California, United States

     Salary:

  Human Resources Generalist

     The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312337-50 

     Cleveland, Ohio, United States

     Salary:

  U.S. Development Coordinator - Friends of Israel's

  Environment

     Friends of Israel's Environment

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312218-146

     Washington, District of Columbia, United States

     Salary: $20,000 - $25,000 for a half-time contractual

  position, depending on experience.

  Afterschool Teachers

     East End House - Cambridge, MA

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312465-0

     Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

     Salary:

  Rehabilitation Counselor

     Greenhope Services for Women, Inc.

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312434-290

     New York, New York, United States

     Salary:

  Internal Organizer/Union Rep. - Justice for Janitors -

  NoCal

     SEIU Local 1877

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312498-110

     Oakland, California, United States

     Salary: Competitive, depends on experience

  Controller

     SMART (Start Making A Reader Today)

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312354-323

     Portland, Oregon, United States

     Salary: 65-75k

  Director of Communications

     Research!America

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312363-259

     Alexandria, Virginia, United States

     Salary:

  Office Administrator

     AHRC New York City

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312479-203

     New York, New York, United States

     Salary: up to 45,000 plus excellent benefits

  Bilingual Care Consultant

     Alzheimer's Association - New York City Chapter

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312419-183

     New York, New York, United States

     Salary: Low to mid $40s, commensurate with experience

  Field Manager – West Coast, Taste of the Nation

     Share Our Strength

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312353-289

     Seattle, Washington, United States

     Salary:

  Paralegal

     AIDS Healthcare Foundation

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312356-56

     Los Angeles, California, United States

     Salary: $18.00 Hr - $20.00 Hr DOE

  Counselor-- Brooklyn Family Justice Center

     Sanctuary for Families

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312333-249

     New York, New York, United States

     Salary:

  Community School Resource Coordinator

     Pilsen Alliance

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312369-126

     Chicago, Illinois, United States

     Salary: $20-$25 per hour

  New Market Development Director

     Social Solutions, Inc.

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312453-296

     Baltimore, Maryland, United States

     Salary: Base plus Commission

  Manager of Volunteer Services: Dual Jacket

     CASA for Children of DC

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312476-103

     Washington, District of Columbia, United States

     Salary: Based on Experience

  Medical Social Worker

     YAI-National Institute for People with Disabilities

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312403-246

     Bronx, New York, United States

     Salary: Competitive

  Manager, Flying WILD

     Council for Environmental Education

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312328-113

     Houston, Texas, United States

     Salary: Salary will be based on skills and experience.

  Montana Energy Efficiency Advocate

     NW Energy Coalition

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312349-186

     Helena, Montana, United States

     Salary: $32,000-$35,000

  Center Assistant

     Wu Yee Children's Services

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312456-63

     San Francisco, California, United States

     Salary: DOE

  Development Assistant

     National Academy Foundation

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312438-90

     New York, New York, United States

     Salary:

  Executive Assistant

     KRstrategies

     http://www.idealist.org/en/job/312439-123

     Brooklyn, New York, United States

     Salary: $35,000-$45,000

 

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