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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