International Career Employment Weekly

International Understanding; Education;
Communication; Exchange Positions


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SENIOR PROGRAM ANALYST
PAKISTAN

Chemonics International seeks a senior program analyst for an anticipated USAID- funded project in Pakistan. The project will focus on improving confidence and trust between local communities and local-level governance structures and on increasing broad public access to information about key policies, reforms, and initiatives. Responsibilities include: manage and oversee the program's monitoring and evaluation system; train staff and local governmental and non-governmental partners on communications-focused themes; develop strategies to address implementation gaps; work closely with USAID and the field team and play an active role in activity design and implementation. This position will be based in Pakistan and will require work in and/or travel to parts of the country that may be experiencing high levels of instability. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; minimum two years of experience working on donor-funded projects in a related role, with some demonstrated supervisory experience; experience with donor-funded grant programs in a related role, preferably including some management of donor-funded grants; relevant experience in developing and implementing strategic communications strategies, documents and plans; field experience preferred working with fast-paced USAID-funded rapid response activities such as those supported by the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance or Office of Transition Initiatives; demonstrated experience with grants and/or activity design and implementation preferred; experience with a range of monitoring and evaluation techniques in the field required; experience working in Pakistan and demonstrated ability to conduct effective political analysis required; and fluency in English and strong writing skills required; writing samples will be requested; and Urdu or Pashto desired, but not required. TO APPLY: Send electronic submissions to pakistan.expats@chemonics.com by July 24, 2009. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

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PROJECT DIRECTOR
INDONESIA

World Vision seeks an experienced Chief of Party for a proposed 3-year, $5.5 million USD US Department of Labor (USDOL) funded program to combat exploitive child labor in Indonesia. The Chief of Party will provide leadership and direction of all project activities to support the following goals: Withdraw and prevent children from involvement in exploitive child labor through the provision of direct educational services; Strengthen policies on child labor and education, the capacity of national institutions to combat child labor, and formal and transitional education systems that encourage children engaged in or at risk of engaging in exploitive labor to attend school; Raise awareness of the importance of education for all children and mobilizing a wide array of actors to improve and expand education infrastructures; Support research and the collection of reliable data on child labor; Ensure the long-term sustainability of these efforts. REQUIREMENTS Include: 7+ years of extensive international development experience managing large project requirements including USAID or USDOL project management experience or previous employment on a USAID-funded project. Experience in managing inter-agency consortiums. Working knowledge of exploitive child labor issues, particularly of the worst forms of child labor and commercially sexually exploited children. Experience managing or designing vocational training and education programs for children. Experience working/ living in Indonesia. Working knowledge of English and Bahasa Indonesian. TO APPLY: Send CV with cover letter and salary history to: cbowers@worldvision.org

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EDUCATION SPECIALIST
INDONESIA

World Vision seeks an experienced Education Specialist for a proposed 3-year, $5.5 million USD US Department of Labor (USDOL) funded program to combat exploitive child labor in Indonesia. The Education Specialist will provide leadership in designing and implementing technical elements to support the following goals: Withdraw and prevent children from involvement in exploitive child labor through the provision of direct educational services; Strengthen policies on child labor and education, the capacity of national institutions to combat child labor, and formal and transitional education systems that encourage children engaged in or at risk of engaging in exploitive labor to attend school; Raise awareness of the importance of education for all children and mobilizing a wide array of actors to improve and expand education infrastructures; Support research and the collection of reliable data on child labor; and Ensure the long-term sustainability of these efforts. REQUIREMENTS: Four + years experience in formal/ non-formal basic education projects in developing countries in areas including student assessment, teacher training, educational materials/ curriculum development, community participation in education, educational management, and educational monitoring and information systems. Master’s degree preferred. Substantial experience working with ministries of education, networks of educators, employers' organizations, and trade unions or comparable entities. Must be able to work in a cross-cultural environment with multiple deadlines and high demands. Working knowledge of English and Bahasa Indonesian required. TO APPLY: Send CV with cover letter and salary history to: cbowers@worldvision.org

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PROJECT OFFICER
WATERTOWN, MA

Perkins is seeking a Project Officer (#107) in Watertown. Perkins School for the Blind, founded in 1829, is a world-renowned center of excellence in the education of people who are blind, deafblind, and visually impaired with multiple disabilities. In 1989, Perkins established a comprehensive international program to support the education of children who are blind or have visual impairment with multiple disabilities. The primary focus of Perkins International is on building capacity at local, regional and national levels to develop independent, sustainable educational services. Local and global partnerships are the foundation of our international work. We collaborate with schools, parent organizations, universities, government representatives and international agencies in a shared effort to improve educational opportunities for children in need. Our programs empower and unite community leaders with a shared vision to enrich children’s lives, transform education and disability policies, and cultivate pioneering alliances. When Perkins’ international program was initiated, fewer than 250 children who were deafblind or blind with multiple disabilities were being educated in specialized programs in the developing world. With the help of Perkins, today, our local partners provide direct services to 12,000 children in more than 60 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America, Eastern and Central Europe, and the Middle East. In addition, 217,000 children, family members, teachers, and professionals have directly benefited from the Program’s activities from our teacher training programs, to the help we provide in developing curricula and life skills training programs, and to our work to ensure that governments recognize the specialized educational needs of this marginalized population. Learn more about Perkins International at http://www.perkins.org/international/. The Project Officer, under the direction of the Director and liaison to international project coordinators, provides administrative management analysis and oversight of programmatic education and training efforts in countries around the world, performs administrative support to ensure programs are in compliance with funding source regulations, develops a system of statistical data collection and analysis and prepares written reports. Responsibilities: Provides administrative and project support to Program Coordinators and Director of Perkins International. In liaison with the Program Coordinators and the partners, tracks programs’ activities and progress towards achieving objectives and outcomes. Creates and maintains databases, collects, enters and retrieves data; analyzes and drafts written quantitative and qualitative reports for multiple and diverse funding entities. Creates and maintains tracking systems to monitor budgetary requirements of federal and private granting sources. Creates and edits original correspondence related to international educational programs development, including governmental officials and other domestic and international partners. Coordinates international travel arrangements and communicates with foreign official embassies to ensure travel visa applications are processed in a timely manner. Assists in organizing events, conferences, workshops and coordinates logistical and administrative support, including arrangements for travel, location, equipment, lodging and food service. Assembles event handouts and related supplies and materials. Designs and edits written and on-line publications for international dissemination. Performs other related duties and tasks as assigned. Minimum REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university. Two years demonstrated experience in working with International Non-governmental agencies in the field of education, in a position involving international project administration and management of federal and private grants. Ability to write routine and complex reports and correspondence. Ability to read and interpret documents such as regulations rules, instructions, and procedures. Ability to speak effectively before groups of constituents or employees of organization. Ability to design and edit international publications. Knowledge of Database software Raiser’s Edge, internet software including research skills, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.), publishing software InDesign, Adobe and conversion software Net Centric, Duxbury Braille. Preference may be given to applicants having: international project administration within special education and with preference for deafblindness/ visual impairment and multiple disabilities, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Benefits: We provide a complete benefits package, which includes, vacation time, tuition reimbursement, medical and dental insurance, LTD and Life insurance, retirement programs and staff development and training. TO APPLY: Please send resume and completed Application for Employment to: Perkins School for the Blind, 175 North Beacon Street, Watertown, MA 02472, Fax: 617-972-7635, Email: Employment@Perkins.org. An Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.

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FUNDRAISING SPECIALIST
BOLIVIA

Chemonics International seeks a fundraising specialist to work in Cochabamba, Bolivia for approximately 20 days. The MAPA 2 project seeks to raise incomes for rural Bolivians by increasing entrepreneurs' access to agricultural technology and marketing services. The project aims to strengthen producer associations to create sustainable commodity chains using technical assistance and grants, working closely with the Agricultural Technological Development Foundation (FDTA-Valles) and with commodity chains in the valleys and altiplano regions. Responsibilities include: conduct and assess firms and/or individual(s) specializing in fundraising that could be hired to support the FDTA-Valles in developing a fundraising strategy and action plan; draft a scope of work for the potential fundraising firm and/or individual(s); reach out to potential firms and obtain information on their capabilities, fees structures, success stories, and relevant experience; participate in the fundraising firm and/or individuals(s) selection process and propose best contractual mechanisms. QUALIFICATIONS: minimum three years of experience in proposal writing and management, program development, and institutional development; knowledge and understanding of project development process and management; experience working with NGOs and foundations; knowledge of sustainable development sector; excellent interpersonal skills; written and oral fluency in Spanish and English, with clear and persuasive writing skills. TO APPLY: Send electronic submissions to mapapmu@chemonics.com by July 07, 2009. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING SPECIALIST
WASHINGTON, DC

PRO-telligent LLC is seeking a Criminal Justice Curriculum Development and Training Specialist. Duties/ Responsibilities: The CJCS is responsible for the design, development and delivery of law criminal justice curriculum for the PAST pre- deployment training program. In performing this function, the CJCS is required to coordinate with INL program offices, with UN/DPKO (as appropriate), with DOS and other USG instructors and assist the training program manager in the identification of appropriate, qualified instructors for training classes which the CJCS will not deliver himself/ herself. The CJCS will also assist the training program manager in monitoring classes and maintaining training files, and will participate in Management Oral Board interviews of new criminal justice advisor candidates. The CJCS is required to stay abreast of current professional training issues and other duties as requested and assigned. The CJCS: Designs, develops and delivers criminal justice curriculum to criminal justice advisor candidates preparing for deployment to overseas missions. Participates in meetings and other activities to develop plans/ programs for implementation and improvement of the PAST program, and assists the training program manager in coordinating the PAST program with other INL program offices, the UN and other law enforcement/ criminal justice agencies as appropriate. Assists the training program manager in providing oversight of all related activities, current analysis and up-to-date information on the appropriateness and effectiveness of the program; acts as a catalyst and conduit for information exchanges on strategic efforts in the areas of law enforcement and judicial and criminal justice system reform. Minimum QUALIFICATIONS: US Citizenship. At least 7 years US legal experience, as well as significant training and curriculum development expertise (training and curriculum development expertise may be foreign or domestic). Experience working with the UN or other international organizations overseas in a criminal justice mission where training was a significant component. Ability to obtain DOS-approved security clearance at the secret level. Preferred Qualifications: Experience developing curriculum for international criminal justice missions. Demonstrated successful management experience in senior-level positions. Extensive contacts training and curricula experts. Knowledge of criminal justice development in an international environment. Location: Washington, DC metropolitan area at a training facility yet to be identified w/TDY assignments to Mexico, Africa and New York. Candidates must be US Citizen. TO APPLY: Please Email a soft copy of your resume to: POC, Chris Green, Recruiting Manager, PRO-telligent LLC., Office: 703-414-5543, Cell: 240-671- 6647, Email: GreenCD@PRO-telligent.com

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CHIEF OF PARTY
MALAWI

Headquartered in Washington, DC, AIR seeks a qualified Chief of Party candidate for an upcoming Teacher Education program in Malawi. AIR’s International Development Program 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. Responsibilities: The Chief of Party (COP) will be the technical and administrative supervisor of all project activities and will be the senior in-country project representative. The COP manages a cross-functional team, with overall responsibility for supervising project staff, partnering organizations, and sub-contractors (both international and local), as well as facilitating consensus and coordination on key design and implementation issues among a diverse group of stakeholders and beneficiaries, government ministries and officials, and USAID personnel. The COP helps ensure timely project implementation, monitoring of activities and has ultimate responsibility for project financial accountability and reporting to USAID and the AIR home office. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent in education or related field (Ph.D. or Ed.D. preferred). Demonstrated track record with 12-15 years of progressively more responsible international and donor-funded development experience; previous COP experience is required. Familiarity with USAID or other international donors (at least 8 years of USAID and other experience preferred). Extensive experience in the areas of teacher training and development, education policy, and early literacy/ numeracy, development and production of teacher/ learning materials in developing countries. Experience in East Africa/Sub-Saharan Africa. Demonstrated exemplary diplomatic, communication, and interpersonal skills. Organizational acumen and cultural sensitivity. Must be fluent in English. TO APPLY: AIR offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including a fully funded retirement plan, generous paid time off, subsidized garage parking, tuition assistance, and more. For more information, please visit our website at www.air.org. To apply, please go to http://jobs-airdc.icims.com?sn=ICEW and conduct a job title search. EOE.

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LITERACY AND NUMERACY ADVISOR
MALAWI

Headquartered in Washington, DC, AIR seeks a qualified Literacy and Numeracy Advisor candidate for an upcoming Teacher Education program in Malawi. AIR’s International Development Program seeks to enhance the capacity of developing countries to improve their quality of life through education and social development and has worked in collaboration with development partners in more than 80 countries. Responsibilities: The Literacy and Numeracy Advisor will serve as senior member of the project management team, and will support government to develop and implement an early grade literacy and numeracy program, including materials review and development, and teacher training. The Literacy and Numeracy Advisor will be responsible for guiding the design and collaborative development of a nation-wide early literacy program with government partners. Duties will include literacy program materials development and associated training program design. The Literacy and Numeracy advisor will also work with other project staff to provide technical support to the project’s continuing professional development materials and guidelines, to ensure a strong focus on early literacy and numeracy teaching, and will work with field staff to design strategies for effective community participation and support for literacy and numeracy. In addition, the Literacy and Numeracy Advisor will work closely with the project’s monitoring and evaluation team to design and implement systems for assessing and monitoring primary school children’s literacy and numeracy levels. QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in primary education, literacy development, or related field. Strong background working in education policy, planning, or in a teaching capacity, particularly at the primary level. Experience in designing and implementing teacher training and/or curriculum development activities. Demonstrated effective and interpersonal communication skills. Previous experience working in a developing country context and fluency in English. Desired Skills and Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in primary education, literacy development, or related field. Previous experience in Malawi or East Africa; and experience developing early literacy programs. Malawi nationals are encouraged to apply. TO APPLY: AIR offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including a fully funded retirement plan, generous paid time off, subsidized garage parking, tuition assistance, and more. For more information, please visit our website at www.air.org. To apply, please go to http://jobs-airdc.icims.com?sn=ICEW and conduct a job title search. EOE.

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DIRECTOR OF MONITORING, EVALUATION, AND RESEARCH
MALAWI

Headquartered in Washington, DC, AIR seeks a qualified Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Research candidate for an upcoming Teacher Education program in Malawi. AIR’s International Development Program seeks to enhance the capacity of developing countries to improve their quality of life through education and social development and has worked in collaboration with development partners in more than 80 countries. Responsibilities: The Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Research will work with field staff and government to ensure quality monitoring and evaluation methodology with a focus on basic education systems development and improvement and training of education administrators. The Director of M&E and Research will lead the development and implementation of the program’s performance monitoring plan, and will develop and disseminate monitoring and evaluation tools, techniques and training. The Director of M&E and Research will also participate in the development and implementation of strategies/ mechanisms to improve government’s ability to collect, interpret and aggregate data and linking it within EMIS systems to provide necessary inputs to the teaching and learning process and enhance accountability among key stakeholders. In addition, the Director of M&E and Research will collaborate with stakeholders to establish research agendas on a range of education issues and then oversee the research process. QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in international development, education, demography, statistics organizational management or related field; 8-10 years of equivalent experience in monitoring and evaluation. Experience with development of indicators and data analysis, with proven record in monitoring and evaluation. Experience in systems development and capacity building at the ministerial and local government level. Experience in conducting research from establishing the research agenda to publishing results. Demonstrated effective and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications and statistical packages such as SPSS, etc. Must be fluent in English. Desired Skills and Qualifications: Experience in monitoring and evaluating USAID projects. Experience with PEPFAR indicator monitoring and reporting. Previous experience in Malawi or Southern Africa. Malawi nationals are encouraged to apply. TO APPLY: AIR offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including a fully funded retirement plan, generous paid time off, subsidized garage parking, tuition assistance, and more. For more information, please visit our website at www.air.org. To apply, please go to http://jobs-airdc.icims.com?sn=ICEW and conduct a job title search. EOE.

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AGA KHAN FOUNDATION U.S.A. POLICY FELLOWS PROGRAM
WASHINGTON, DC

Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. (AKF USA) has partnered with the Wolfensohn Center for Development at the Brookings Institution to establish a Policy Fellows Program in order to build the knowledge, skills and research capabilities of young professionals interested in careers in international development research, policy analysis and advocacy. Based at The Brookings Institution in Washington, DC, the Policy Fellow will assist in a program of research relevant to the priorities of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The Fellow will work under the supervision/ mentorship of a senior research manager, have the opportunity to help shape research, and gain exposure to a variety of the policy work of The Brookings Institution. Policy Fellows will also benefit from other professional development organized by AKF USA. The Early Child Development Initiative at the Wolfensohn Center for Development conducts research that aims to better understand how to successfully scale-up and sustain effective Early Child Development (ECD) programs and policies throughout the developing world and advocates for improved ECD programs and policies in developing countries. The research program of the Initiative includes a series of ongoing country case studies, focused on the scale-up and sustainability of a specific program, policy or ECD framework within each country. Current country case studies include: South Africa, Madagascar, Syria, Macedonia, Romania, Cuba, Chile, India and the Philippines. As an AKF USA Policy Fellow with the Wolfensohn Center, you will provide research and project management support to the Early Child Development Initiative full-time for a period of 12 months. Principal duties and responsibilities will be to: Provide direct research assistance to the ECD Initiative; this includes the review and summary of: country and region specific literature on human development, program/ project specific materials and evaluations, and academic and policy papers of partner organizations and academic institutions. Reconfigure databases of country specific, regional, and global ECD indicators. Edit and format working papers and other documents. Manage the editing process (organize translations, institutional processing, etc.) Manage the organization of travel, conferences and events. Expected skills and experience to be gained: Exposure to leading experts, policy-makers, regional networks and other key stakeholders in human development and ECD. Increased understanding of multi-disciplinary approaches to human development issues in a variety of regional and country contexts. Increased understanding of the work and research of the AKDN as relates to human development and ECD. Applied policy research and analytical skills. Increased understanding and skills development in the international policy advocacy. Opportunities for international travel to one or more countries of the Middle East, Africa, Latin America or Eastern Europe. Improved project management skills. Applications should demonstrate the candidate’s qualifications against these criteria: REQUIREMENTS: Master’s or Ph.D. degree in human development or international education with an emphasis on ECD. Demonstrated passion, knowledge and professional experience related to human development and ECD in developing and emerging economies. Advanced knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Familiarity with relevant sources of data on human development. Excellent writing, editing and oral communications skills. Project management skills (logistics, contracts management, workshop planning, other administrative duties. Strong desire and ability and to work in a multicultural environment; openness to learn from people of a variety of national, cultural, religious, ethnic and language identities. Advanced word-processing, spreadsheet and web search skills. Willingness to work flexibly, to take initiative, to adapt to changing priorities and to cope with extended work hours to meet critical deadlines, as needed. Other highly desirable attributes/ skills: Experience living and working in a developing country. Language skills in Arabic, French or Spanish. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of the geographies and politics of the Middle East, Africa and/or Latin American regions. Experience in workshop facilitation, training or adult learning. TO APPLY: Submission Requirements: Submit all materials to: fellowships@akfusa.org 1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume. 2. Academic transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. 3. An original, written statement (1,500 words or less) explaining: Your career goals; Your opinion about why further research and investment in ECD programs in developing and middle-income countries of Africa, South and Central Asia, the Middle East and Latin America are important; What you hope to contribute towards achievement of the goals of this project; How you personally will benefit from participating as a Policy Fellow; Confirmation of your availability date. 4. A 5-10 page writing/ research sample for which you were the sole or primary author. 5. 3 professional or academic references. Deadline: 5:00 pm on August 10, 2009. Compensation: The Policy Fellows program compensation package includes a competitive stipend, travel expenses for relocation to Washington, DC and international travel expenses related to carrying out the duties assigned. The Policy Fellow will be responsible for providing his/her own health insurance or any other desired insurance coverage. Late or incomplete applications may be disqualified. Candidates should be available to begin their assignment in Fall 2009. Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is one of several agencies that together comprise the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of development agencies with mandates ranging from health and education to architecture, culture, microfinance, rural development, disaster reduction, the promotion of private-sector enterprise and the revitalization of historic cities. AKF USA is one of almost twenty AKF units, and serves primarily to mobilize resources and engage in policy dialogue to support the work of the AKDN (www.akdn.org). The Wolfensohn Center for Development at The Brookings Institution seeks effective solutions to key development challenges in order to create a more prosperous and stable world. The Center conducts rigorous, independent research on how development interventions can be successfully implemented, scaled up, and sustained. It strives to bridge the gap between development theorists and practitioners and works in partnership with others, especially partners in developing countries, to promote local ownership and capacity, and to ensure lasting development impact. James D. Wolfensohn, former president of the World Bank and a member of the Brookings Board of Trustees, founded the Center in July 2006.

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COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE
BANGLADESH

The Asia Foundation is seeking a Country Representative for its office in Bangladesh. The Country Representative is the senior most Foundation employee in the country office and accountable for all Foundation programs, operations and external relations in accordance with Foundation strategies and policy guidelines; ensuring that the Bangladesh office’s financial and administrative operations are effectively managed; developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies; maintaining appropriate professional relations with the Bangladesh government, diplomatic missions, donors, national and international organizations, partner organizations and the media; evaluating and reporting on the results of the Foundation’s programs in Bangladesh to headquarters and relevant donors; and conducting sensitive, appropriate public relations activities in support of the Bangladesh program. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in international development or foreign affairs in Asia with private, public, bi-lateral or multi-lateral development institutions and non-profit organizations. Proven track record in program development and broad-based fundraising. Strong team-building, representational and diplomacy skills required. Demonstrated management skills and experience supervising multi- disciplinary teams; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking experience; proven interpersonal and intercultural skills, including flexibility and sensitivity. Living and working experience in South Asia, preferably in Bangladesh. Doctorate or Master's degree, in a field related to Foundation interests, with a particular emphasis on governance or economic development. We offer excellent benefits and salary commensurate with experience. TO APPLY: Please submit your application directly by visiting our website at www.asiafoundation.org/about/employment/ and selecting "Permanent Employment." We will only consider applicants who provide a cover letter including salary requirements along with their resume and submit their application prior to the application deadline of Friday, July 3, 2009. The Asia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V. No phone calls, please.

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MANAGER
WASHINGTON, DC

Chemonics International seeks a manager for the Private Sector Development (PSD) and Management Solutions for Development (MSD) practices to support the company's efforts to identify and showcase innovations and best practices for broad dissemination, with the goal of enhancing Chemonics' technical effectiveness and industry reputation. Responsibilities include: lead internal knowledge stewardship of technical information gained from projects, proposals, and the industry; lead and implement the direction of PSD and MSD practices; moderate content on the practice’s Web sites and periodically produce an e-digest or other communication forum; coordinate knowledge events; coordinate the development of or directly develop knowledge products; facilitate linkages between project staff, new business teams, partners, and projects; build a network within the development industry. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and work experience in private sector development or management solutions for development; strong understanding of knowledge management principles and the application of information technology for implementation; demonstrated experience in private sector development or management solutions for development; ability to effectively lead meetings and give presentations; knowledge of USAID, its operations, and industry trends; strong organizational and work prioritization skills and attention to detail; strong analytical skills, demonstrated leadership skills, and ability to take initiative; ability to work both independently and as part of a team; successful work experience in a developing country and proficiency in a foreign language strongly preferred. TO APPLY: send electronic submissions to PMrecruits@chemonics.com by July 03, 2009. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

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HEAD, CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT UNIT (CDU)
ALEPPO, SYRIA

ICARDA has an immediate vacancy for the Head of the Capacity Development Unit (CDU). From its inception, ICARDA has played an active role in enhancing the research capacity of its national partners through both formal and informal training activities. Over 16,300 scientists and 583 post-graduate students from 100 countries have benefited from training opportunities offered by ICARDA. ICARDA’s capacity development and training program contributes to the Center’s joint research programs and responds to the needs and priorities of the National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS). The training includes post-graduate degree training (MSc and Ph.D.), specialized non-degree courses, individual training, and on-site training of NARS’ scientists. The training is provided through group courses and demonstrations given in classrooms, fields and/or laboratories, or through supervised programs for individual trainees. Courses are carried out at ICARDA’s headquarters in Syria, or at regional or country levels. Training tools also include ICT and multimedia. New training approaches such as distant learning and innovative methodologies for upgrading the capacities of farmers, and assuring participatory knowledge sharing and dissemination, will receive priority focus in the newly re-oriented Unit. The incumbent will be based at ICARDA headquarters in Aleppo, Syria. He/ she will report directly to the Assistant Director General for International Cooperation and Communication, will ensure full integration of training into the Center’s research programs, and oversee the smooth and effective functioning of the Unit. The Head will develop annual training programs, and enhance the Center’s partnership with NARS, other CGIAR centers, and developing and developed country universities and training institutes. TO APPLY: For more information on the application process, please visit: http://www.icarda.org/Jobs.htm Closing Date for Application: 30 July 2009. ICARDA is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from women.

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
BALKANS

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist in the Balkans. Duties: Lead a workforce development component for a funded private sector development program in the Balkans. Develop strategies and implement workforce development activities delineated in the work plan including training that encourages modernization, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Increase supply and certification of trained workers in priority sectors, and increase capacity and sustainability of targeted vocational education and training centers through public-private partnerships. To be considered, candidates must meet or exceed the following QUALIFICATIONS: 10+ years of workforce development experience; of which at least 5+ years are in a developing country context. Experience managing workforce development programs on USAID projects. Experience with vocational training objectives and employment problems for disadvantaged populations (youth, women, and/or minorities). Experience in the Balkans region is highly desirable. Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline; Master’s Degree is preferred. Integrating the full range of consulting capabilities, Booz Allen is the one firm that helps clients solve their toughest problems, working by their side to help them achieve their missions. Booz Allen is committed to delivering results that endure. We are proud of our diverse environment, EOE, M/F/D/V. TO APPLY: Please send your resume to youngstrom_natalya@bah.com

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EDUCATION DIRECTOR
WASHINGTON, DC

Chemonics International seeks an education director to provide day-to-day work and staff supervision in our Washington headquarters. Responsibilities include: serve in a leadership role for one or more international development projects, new business development, and technical assignments; and contribute to regional and corporate strategies, financial management, and staff development. QUALIFICATIONS: Master's or doctoral degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and work experience in the field of education also considered; minimum 10 years of project, staff, and financial management experience; knowledge of USAID and its operations and other donor-funded programs in developing countries; ability to conceptualize, outline, perform, and direct the research and writing of technical documents; ability to solve complex problems and operate at advanced levels of leadership responsibility over technical projects, new business efforts, budgets, and resources; ability to travel and work abroad on various assignments on and off for approximately three months per year; willingness to consider long-term overseas assignments; ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team; foreign language skills an asset; permanent U.S. work authorization required. TO APPLY: send electronic submissions to educationdirectorrecruit@chemonics.com by August 15, 2009. Please submit cover letter and resume in a single file with your surname and field of expertise as the subject. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

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More Jobs In International Career Employment Weekly

Subscribers to International Career Employment Weekly will receive details on the following additional International Understanding; Education; Communication; Exchange vacancies, in the July 3, 2009 issue of ICEW:

PARTNERSHIP MANAGER WASHINGTON, DC COMMUNICATIONS/MEDIA DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO CHIEF OF PARTY/CIVIL SOCIETY EXPERTS OVERSEAS MEDIA COMPONENT MANAGER LIBERIA HEAD OF THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIVISION PARIS ORGANIZATION PROGRAMME SPECIALIST PARIS, FRANCE SENIOR PROGRAMME SPECIALIST DAKAR, SENEGAL HEAD OF DESIGN AND PUBLICATIONS NAIROBI PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER NEW YORK REPORTING OFFICER BOLIVIA PROGRAM OFFICER/ ASSISTANT EDITOR, MEDIA SUSTAINABILITY INDEX WASHINGTON, DC EDUCATION COORDINATOR/SPECIALIST RWANDA MONITORING AND EVALUATION COORDINATOR/OFFICER RWANDA TRAINING-TRAINET EXPERT PAKISTAN LOCAL EDUCATION SPECIALIST NEPAL TRANING OFFICER GENEVA COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST VIENNA, AUSTRIA PROGRAMME OFFICER NAIROBI TWO EVALUATORS FOR THE MID-TERM COLLABORATIVE EVALUATION OF THE HEALTH AND EDUCATION RECONCILIATION PROGRAM (HEAR) CYPD COORDINATOR DRC ORGANIZATION PROGRAMME SPECIALIST IN SECONDARY EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING SANTIAGO, CHILE HEAD OF “TEACHERS AND EDUCATION SUPPORT SYSTEMS” SECTION SANTIAGO, CHILE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER NAIROBI CHIEF OF AFRICA SECTION, COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGNS SERVICE NEW YORK ORGANIZATION CHIEF OF PRE-MEDIA UNIT PARIS, FRANCE RESEARCH SCIENTIST TRIESTE, ITALY PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER NEW YORK


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