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There are 9 messages in this issue:

Message 1 - Justice Sector Advisors, Afghanistan +b

Message 2 - Institutional Development Advisor, Iraq Legislative Strengthening Program +b

Message 3 - Senior Human Resource Specialist, Iraq +b

Message 4 - Public Administration Advisor, Iraq +b

Message 5 - HR Specialists (Job Description & Classification), Iraq +b

Message 6 - North Korea Salmon Stronghold Analyst +b

Message 7 - Regional Director - Africa +b

Message 8 - Country Director, Rwanda Programme +b

Message 9 - Job Vacancies from ReliefWeb

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Justice Sector Advisors, Afghanistan +b

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

Name of company or organization : Management Systems International 

Place of Assignment :  Afghanistan  

Job description : Justice Sector Advisors, Afghanistan

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 seeks Justice Sector Advisors for an upcoming project to improve the capacity of Afghanistan criminal court and judicial systems.  The project will work closely with the Afghanistan courts, judges, court administrators and judicial specialists to provide far reaching, in-depth guidance and support.

Responsibilities:

•        Advise and interpret current and new legislation within the Government of Afghanistan.

•        Provide technical guidance and training on court administration practices, rules, processes, administrative best practices, case flow and management techniques, information technology and file storage and security.

•        Coordinate with Justice Ministries regarding the substance of proposed legislation and work with the Government of Afghanistan to ensure the passage of proposed legislation into law.

Job qualifications : Qualifications:

•        South Asian and/or Afghanistan experience preferred;

•        JD or other advanced degree preferred;

•        Demonstrated experience working with USAID projects;

•        Knowledge of Pashto or Dari 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 :  Short-term consultant    

Deadline for submission of applications : November 14, 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.

Institutional Development Advisor, Iraq Legislative Strengthening Program +b

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

Name of company or organization : Management Systems International

Place of Assignment :  A place not listed  

Job description : Institutional Development Advisor, Iraq Legislative Strengthening Program

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:

The Iraq LSP program is at the cutting edge in promoting a new era of political stability in Iraq. The program of technical assistance is designed to improve the functioning of the Council of Representatives (COR) – the highest body of democratic institutions in Iraq. The AECOM/MSI team of long- and short-term, international and local specialists will build the capacity of the members and staff of parliament to debate laws in a formal constructive environment, form and run parliamentary committees, analyze and properly vet proposed legislation, improve the functioning of the Speakers Office in its role as Parliamentary oversight, improve the ability of parliament to oversee the executive branch and national budget, and ensure greater participation of political parties from all factions and regions.  

The program objectives and activities are initially structured as follows:

I.       Core Functions of National Level Institutions Improved

Objective 1. Development of the Parliamentary Institute

Objective 2. Strengthened COR Staff Capacity and Political Will for Staff Reform

II.      Policy, Legal, Regulatory Environment Improved

Objective 3. Streamlined Legislative Process and Improved Committee Operations

Objective 4. Strengthened Oversight and Budget Review Capacity

Objective 5. Strengthened COR Outreach

Objective 6. Improved Donor Coordination and Planning 

The main counterpart to the program is the Members Affairs and Parliamentary Development Committee of the COR, though the work will necessarily involve many members, committees, and the newly formed Parliamentary Institute.

Responsibilities:

The Institutional Development Advisor:

•        Participates on a team of international and Iraqi long- and short-term advisors providing technical assistance (advice and guidance, training, organizational development and other capacity building services) to program counterparts such as members and staff of the COR, committees of the COR, and staff of the new Parliamentary Institute.

•        Is responsible for the technical implementation of activities corresponding primarily to LSP Objective 1 “Development of the Parliamentary Institute,” and Objective 2 “Strengthened COR Staff Capacity and Political Will for Staff Reform,” and contributing to the implementation of other, related tasks.

•        Is familiar with the LSP scope of work (copy provided as supplement to this document).

•        Works with the COP and others to understand evolving political, organizational and technical context for the LSP, and client and counterpart expectations.

•        Based on understanding of context, expectations and knowledge of comparative international experience, leads or guides the development and implementation of a work plan for Objectives 1 and 2: designs tasks to achieve the desired results; selects and manages resources (e.g. staff, consultants, material) and activities; guides the design of relevant performance indicators and supports the monitoring of results; reports progress, obstacles and results to project personnel and external stakeholders under direction of COP.

•        Supervises LSP personnel and consultants as assigned by the COP.

•        Provides quality assurance and quality control for activities implemented under his/her responsibility.

•        Stays abreast of best practices in technical fields related to the project scope.

•        Alerts the COP and others on the project management team if unusual risks or liabilities are identified that could undermine or jeopardize the safety of the team or the ability of the AECOM/MSI team to achieve the desired LSP results.

•        Actively promotes good will and effective working relationships with all implementing partners including clients, subcontractors, host country counterparts, the project field team and the MSI home office.

Job qualifications : Qualifications:

•        8 years of relevant experience at the national or international level;

•        Extensive knowledge of legislatures and experience involving parliaments is essential;

•        Knowledge of Budget, Public Accounts and/or Legislative Drafting/Process and/or Parliamentary Research;

•        Proven skills in managing training and capacity building programs in the public sector over a minimum period of five years, combined with overall professional experience of at least ten years;

•        Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural/multinational/ multi-stakeholder setting

•        Familiarity with international institutions dealing with parliaments;

•        Familiarity with Iraq and its political background and familiarity with Islamic legislative background a distinct advantage;

•        Proven qualities in leadership, and team-work; and

•        Exposure to post-conflict settings; and, previous experience with USAID would be an advantage.

Language Requirements:

Excellent command of written and spoken English, Arabic is a plus

Education:

Master’s Degree in Political Science/ Law/Administration /Education or a related field and/or combined with practical experience in parliaments in an international context.

General Skills:

•        Strong coaching/mentoring skills, providing helpful feedback and advice to others;

•        Focus on impact and result for the client;

•        Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;

•        Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors; and

•        Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

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 : November 15, 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 Human Resource Specialist, Iraq +b

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

Name of company or organization : Management Systems International

Place of Assignment :  Iraq  

Job description : Senior Human Resource Specialist, Iraq

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: 

The USAID Tatweer project (development in Arabic) provides comprehensive assistance to Iraqi ministries and offices delivering services to the Iraqi people. Tatweer helps the government of Iraq rebuild its civil service as part of a general U.S. commitment to a strong, independent Iraqi government providing its people with food, medicine, power and a better future.

Position Summary:

Management Systems International, an international development consulting firm based in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior HR Specialists for the Civil Service Reform Program for a long term national capacity building project in Iraq. The HR Specialists is part of the USAID-Tatweer Civil Service Reform Program.  This position will support the Civil Service Program. HR Specialists position, will principally work on civil service reform, and HR activities.  This will be a long term contract (1 year).

Responsibilities:

•        Establish and restructure  HR departments and ensure recruitment of qualified staff to these departments and strengthen HR management within Iraqi ministries and government agencies

•        Ensure application of HR polices and procedures to ministries and government agencies supported by HR training

•        Plan, develop, evaluate, improve, and communicate methods and techniques for selecting, promoting, compensating, evaluating, and training government’s employees

•        Provide support for Human Resource function in establishing recruitment, selection and appointment systems and procedures that are in line with new legislation of the country, policies and best practice.

•        Train and supervise administrative staff in the provinces and provide training and support to the local administrations in governorates on HR and administrative procedures.

Job qualifications : Qualifications:

•        Advanced degree in public administration, HR management, or related discipline.

•        7 to 10 years of HR experience in developing countries with international organizations, NGOs and other local development agencies and Government agencies.

•        Experience implementing and managing HR systems for recruitment, retention and motivation, job description and job classification, pay and grading system.

•        Excellent analytical, planning, management and communication skills.

•        Experience in providing assistance on institutional and capacity building regarding HR management,

•        Experience in carrying out training need analysis in public institution

•        Professional experience in drafting training manuals and developing courses and training materials

•        Strong and a positive team-oriented style.

•        Strong facilitation, relationship-building, negotiating and influencing skills.

•        Experience in working with a complex public sector bureaucracy.

•        Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

•        Excellent verbal and written English.

•        Willing to work in Iraq

•        Proficient computer skills

•        Fluency in Arabic strongly preferred

•        Previous experience in the Middle East 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 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Deadline for submission of applications : November 16, 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.

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Public Administration Advisor, Iraq +b

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

Name of company or organization : Management Systems International

Place of Assignment :  Iraq  

Job description : Public Administration Advisor, Iraq

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: 

The USAID Tatweer project (development in Arabic) provides comprehensive assistance to Iraqi ministries and offices delivering services to the Iraqi people. Tatweer helps the government of Iraq rebuild its civil service as part of a general U.S. commitment to a strong, independent Iraqi government providing its people with food, medicine, power and a better future.

Position Summary:

Management Systems International, an international development consulting firm based in Washington, DC, seeks a Public Administration advisor for the Civil Service Reform Program for a long term national capacity building project in Iraq. The Public Administration Advisor is part of the USAID-Tatweer Civil Service Reform Program.  This position will support the Civil Service Program. The Public Administration advisor will principally work on civil service reform.  This will be a long term contract (1 year).

Responsibilities:

•        Prepare planning management and organizational development action plans for Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC).

•        Strengthening FCSC Organizational Structure

•        Provide guidance and expertise on administrative functions and personnel issues for FCSC; assist with the execution of government personnel programs such as promotions, evaluations, personnel actions, assignments and in-out processing.

•        development and strengthening institutional capacity and management capacity building including planning and programming of decentralized civil service commission

•        Provides technical advice and support to FCSC  at central level managers and at governorates levels in the area of overall management including, but not limited to, development and implementation of action plans, information management and the strengthening of management systems, as well as to decentralized FCSC structure at governorates’ level to strengthen capacity in the area of of human resources management to continually improve performance of the organization

•        Support the ongoing decentralization process and capacity building of the central and  local government administration in matters of civil service reform

•        Facilitates the strengthening of institutional capacity of the federal civil service commission structures and the development of productive linkages between central and governorates structures in order to scale up the local response.

•        Knowledge and understanding of civil service system, hierarchy, civil service recruitment, education, and curriculum

•        Conduct diagnostic analyses on delays, inefficiency, etc. in the system, and provide recommendations to improve the system

•        Provides technical input in planning and implementing participatory organizational assessment to determine the management and organizational development needs and priorities of the FCSC and of the decentralized structures at the government

Job qualifications : Qualifications:

•        Advanced degree in public administration, public policy, business administration, economics or a related discipline 2.

•        7 to 10 years experience in the public sector in developing countries with international organizations, NGOs and other local development agencies and Government agencies.

•        Experience in providing assistance on institutional and capacity building, regarding setting up organizational structure

•        Experience in carrying out training need analysis in public institution

•        Professional experience in drafting training manuals and developing courses and training materials

•        Excellent communication and writing skills and be able to present and defend ideas.

•        Proven experience undertaking assessments, project design and implementation in developing countries.

•        Excellent judgment and decision making abilities.

•        Proven ability to work to tight deadlines in a very dynamic environment

•        Competence in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

•        Willing to work in Iraq

•        Fluency in Arabic strongly preferred

•        Previous experience in the Middle East 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 : Masters degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Deadline for submission of applications : November 16, 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.

 

HR Specialists (Job Description & Classification), Iraq +b

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

 

Name of company or organization : Management Systems International

Place of Assignment :  Iraq  

Job description : HR Specialists (Job Description & Classification), Iraq

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:

The USAID Tatweer project (development in Arabic) provides comprehensive assistance to Iraqi ministries and offices delivering services to the Iraqi people. Tatweer helps the government of Iraq rebuild its civil service as part of a general U.S. commitment to a strong, independent Iraqi government providing its people with food, medicine, power and a better future.

Job Description/Position Summary:

Management Systems International, an international development consulting firm based in Washington, DC, seeks a Job Description & Classification advisor for the Civil Service Reform Program for a short/long term national capacity building project in Iraq. The Job Description & Classification advisor is part of the USAID-Tatweer Civil Service Reform Program.  Job Description & Classification advisor position, will principally work on civil service reform, job descriptions, and job classifications.  This will be a short/long term contract (6 months to 1 year).

Responsibilities:

•        Provide technical support to the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) and ministries in pre-implementation activities, including stakeholder consultation, implementation planning and design, preparation of the detailed implementation plan, and approval.

•        Assist the FCSC and ministries in reviewing the current position classifications and functions and job evaluation procedures, and design a detailed implementation plan for the new job evaluation and grading system developed by FCSC suitable for the ministries.

•        Assist in matching job grades, positions and functions of civil servants.

•        Assist in implementation of Pay and Grading system (P&G) manuals on standard operating procedures for the system to suit.

•        Assist the FCSC in developing and implementing job evaluation policies and procedures manuals.

•        Assist the FCSC to identify needs and provide training and capacity development programs on job evaluation and grading.

•        Assist the FCSC in developing and implementing performance guidelines for the job evaluation and grading system and prepare progress reports on the implementation of job evaluation and grading.

•        Advise FCSC on the implementation progress of the job evaluation and grading system.

•        Meet, interview and brief Ministry employees during the process of job evaluation and review of the existing job descriptions to understand and identify the duties and responsibilities under the position.

•        Prepare job descriptions by analyzing and studying the current duties and responsibilities of the incumbents.

•        Assist in preparation of the daily and monthly work plans for the process of analyzing and reviewing line Ministry staffs job descriptions and converting the existing grades to the new pay and grade structure according to the procedure and implementation manual.

•        Perform any other task, which may be assigned for the fulfilment of the department objectives.

Job qualifications : Qualifications:

•        Master degree in Business/Public Administration or Human Resource Management or a close related field.

•        The incumbent will have 5 year similar working experience in related field with international organizations, NGOs and other local development agencies and Government agencies.

•        Demonstrated experience of working to deadlines and achieving goals is essential.

•        Fluent in English (Oral and written) and good Arabic will be given advantage

•        Excellent computer skills are essential

•        Ability to work successfully as part of a team.

•        Ability to work with minimum supervision.

•        Strong commitment to achieving results.

•        Very good personal relations skills.

•        Fluency in Arabic strongly preferred

•        Previous experience in the Middle East 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 : Masters degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Deadline for submission of applications : November 16, 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.

 

North Korea Salmon Stronghold Analyst +b

Posted by: Xanthippe Augerot

Name of company or organization : Pangaea Environmental, LLC

Place of Assignment :  USA  

Job description : Seeking a contractor to assemble a preliminary Pacific salmon conservation strategy for North Korea, based on best available information.

Objective:  To develop a preliminary stronghold-based salmon conservation strategy proposal for the territory of North Korea, in anticipation of normalization of relations and closer international collaboration within the next three years.

Deliverables:

1.      Map and describe current salmon distribution by species and relative abundance in North Korea (post-2000 preferred);

2.      Use best expert judgment to map river basins with healthiest salmon habitat (strongholds) in North Korea and the DMZ;

3.      Draft wild salmon conservation strategy for North Korea.

Ideal start date mid-November, with final project delivery in March 2009, but dates subject to negotiation.  This is a contract position, thus the contractor may be based anywhere as long as s/he has the essential skills and can travel to acquire the necessary information.  Travel must be included in the budget proposal, which constitutes an essential component of the application.

Job qualifications : Fisheries & wildlife background preferred, Korean language skills desirable.  Conservation planning skills also desirable.

Nationality : NA

Education : Masters degree 

Job type :  Contractual job

Start-up date : Mid-November

Salary range : Target budget 16,000USD

Deadline for submission of applications : November 4, 2008

Submit applications to : Xanthippe Augerot at this email address xaugerot@easystreet.net  

Instructions to applicants : Please refer to http://www.wildsalmoncenter.org/pdf/North_Korea_Salmon_Stronghold_RFP.pdf  for further information.  Cover letter, brief project proposal including budget and curriculum vitae constitute an application.  Please send completed materials to xaugerot@easystreet.net with \"DPRK Salmon\" in the subject line.

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.

 

Regional Director - Africa +b

Posted by: Teresa LaRocca

Name of company or organization : American Institutes for Research 

Place of Assignment :  Other Foreign Localities   

Job description : Overview:

AIR’s International Development Program(IDP)seeks to enhance the capacity of developing countries to improve their quality of life through education and social development. We have worked in collaboration with local partners in more than 80 countries over the past three decades. In partnership with others, we seek to: ensure children’s equitable access to all levels of education; improve the quality and relevance of education; and empower individuals, communities, and institutions as agents of social and behavioral change. We are currently seeking a Regional Director who will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of AIR’s International Project Portfolio within Africa. In addition, the Regional Director will contribute to the International Development Program\\

Education : Bachelors degree   

Job type :  Full-time, long-term        

Deadline for submission of applications : 11/1/08 

Submit applications to : Kathleen Small    at this email address ksmall@air.org  

3Instructions to applicants : To apply, please go to http://jobs-airdc.icims.com  and reference job number 5695.  EOE. 

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

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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Closing Date - 01 Jan 2009
Organisation  - Clinton Foundation
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7JRMPP

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Country: Iraq
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Job Title - Country Director, Iraq
Closing Date - 18 Nov 2008
Organisation  - CHF International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7JLR9E

Job Title - Court Administration Advisor, Iraq
Closing Date - 01 Jan 2009
Organisation  - Civilian Police International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7JMQFG

Job Title - Court Administration IT Advisor, Iraq
Closing Date - 01 Jan 2009
Organisation  - Civilian Police International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7JMQDQ

Job Title - Curriculum Development - Court Administration, Iraq
Closing Date - 01 Jan 2009
Organisation  - Civilian Police International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7JMQGU

Job Title - Judicial Advisor - Tradecraft / Law, Iraq
Closing Date - 01 Jan 2009
Organisation  - Civilian Police International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7JMQL6

Job Title - Judicial Advisor - Tradecraft/Law, Iraq
Closing Date - 01 Jan 2009
Organisation  - Civilian Police International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7JMQMD

Job Title - Manager-Judicial Education & Development Institute (JEDI), Iraq
Closing Date - 01 Jan 2009
Organisation  - Civilian Police International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7JMQQU

Job Title - Training of Trainers - Court Administration, Iraq
Closing Date - 01 Jan 2009
Organisation  - Civilian Police International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7JMQJM

Job Title - Director of Logistics, Iraq
Closing Date - 29 Dec 2008
Organisation  - International Relief and Development
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7JRLGE

Job Title - IDIQ Program Manager, Iraq (Baghdad)
Closing Date - 22 Nov 2008
Organisation  - International Relief and Development
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7JQLQA

Job Title - Program Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Project, Iraq (Erbil)
Closing Date - 22 Nov 2008
Organisation  - International Relief and Development
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7JQLSM

Job Title - Project Manager, Cultural Heritage Project, Iraq (Baghdad)
Closing Date - 22 Nov 2008
Organisation  - International Relief and Development
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7JQLUE

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Country: Jordan
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Job Title - Team Leader of Professional Development, Jordan
Closing Date - 23 Oct 2008
Organisation  - American Institutes for Research
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7JRMTF

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Country: Kyrgyzstan
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Job Title - Local Evaluation and Security Consultants, Kyrgyzstan
Closing Date - 22 Oct 2008
Organisation  - Management Systems International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7JQRCZ

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Country: Myanmar
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Job Title - Project Manager Agronomist, Myanmar (Dedaye Township, Delta Region )
Closing Date - 31 Oct 2008
Organisation  - CESVI - Cooperazione e Sviluppo Onlus
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7JMJ9U

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Country: Pakistan
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Job Title - Resident SPM (Party Secretariats and Internal Training),
Pakistan (Islamabad)
Closing Date - 22 Nov 2008
Organisation  - National Democratic Institute
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7JQPJN

Job Title - Country Director , Pakistan (Islamabad)
Closing Date - 21 Oct 2008
Organisation  - Oxfam GB
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7JQD9Q

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Country: Singapore
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Job Title - Visiting Faculty for Asia (Caring for Refugees), Singapore
Closing Date - 26 Oct 2008
Organisation  - Satyagraha Agency for International Development
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7JL9D6

Job Title - Visiting Faculty for Asia (Climate Change and Public Health:
Asia's Epidemics, and Women & Children), Singapore
Closing Date - 26 Oct 2008
Organisation  - Satyagraha Agency for International Development
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7JL97Z

Job Title - Visiting Faculty for Asia (Climate Change and the Energy
Crisis), Singapore
Closing Date - 26 Oct 2008
Organisation  - Satyagraha Agency for International Development
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7JL9SA

Job Title - Visiting Faculty for Asia (Climate Change and the Food Crisis),
Singapore
Closing Date - 26 Oct 2008
Organisation  - Satyagraha Agency for International Development
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7JL9H7

Job Title - Visiting Faculty for Asia (Disaster and Emergency Management),
Singapore
Closing Date - 26 Oct 2008
Organisation  - Satyagraha Agency for International Development
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7JL9MM

Job Title - Visiting Faculty for Asia (Poverty Relief), Singapore
Closing Date - 26 Oct 2008
Organisation  - Satyagraha Agency for International Development
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7JL93V

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Country: Tajikistan
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Job Title - Local Evaluation and Security Consultants, Kyrgyzstan
Closing Date - 22 Oct 2008
Organisation  - Management Systems International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7JQRCZ

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Country: Viet Nam
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Job Title - Project Manager , Viet Nam ( Hanoi and Hai Phong  )
Closing Date - 31 Oct 2008
Organisation  - CESVI - Cooperazione e Sviluppo Onlus
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7JMJCA

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