International Career Employment Weekly

International Program Administration &
Foreign Language Support Job Vacancies


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SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER
PAKISTAN

Chemonics International seeks a senior operations manager for an anticipated USAID- funded project in Pakistan. The project is expected to 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. The program will have a significant grants under contract component. Responsibilities include: oversee all aspects of field operations, including administration, human resources management and training, logistics, security, procurement, budgeting, finance, and property management; ensure compliance with all applicable USAID, local, and Chemonics-specific regulations and procedures; oversee grants 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: Master's degree in a relevant field, or a Bachelor's degree plus equivalent experience; minimum four years of experience working on large-scale, donor-funded projects in a related role, preferably programs that include a grants component, and with demonstrated supervisory management experience; 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 managing systems and office set-up, financial management, procurement, and overall office administration in international field programs in unstable, security-challenged environments; experience managing a multicultural staff in a security-challenged environment; experience working in Pakistan or in South or Central Asia preferred; and fluency in English required; 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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LANGUAGE OFFICER (INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR)
MONTREAL

The International Civil Aviation Organization is seeking a Language Officer for the Interpretation Section, Language and Publications Branch, Bureau of Administration and Services at headquarters in Montréal. The Interpretation Section (INT) is responsible for the scheduling and coordination of interpretation requirements, including recruitment of freelance interpreters, for meetings in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish and the provision of interpretation services in English, French, Russian and Spanish. Major duties: 1. Interpret at meetings of the Organization. 2. When not assigned to interpretation duties, write translations (from English and Russian or Spanish into French), frequently involving the use of technical and scientific terminology. 3. Assist in keeping current a multilingual lexicon on aviation terminology. 4. Advise on language matters. 5. Perform other related duties, as assigned. Duration of appointment: Initial appointment will be on a three-year, fixed-term basis (first year is probationary for an external candidate). This vacancy is open to both female and male candidates. In order to increase the number of women at all levels, women are particularly invited to apply for vacant posts, as well as for roster evaluation for future vacancies. TO APPLY: Download by accessing the ICAO employment website at http://www.icao.int/employment and complete the ICAO Application for Employment Form for submission to the Human Resources Branch: recruitment@icao.int. In all cases quote the vacancy notice number. Applications should be submitted with a letter demonstrating how your professional experience and competencies match those expressed in the vacancy notice. Deadline for applications: 27 July 2009. Vacancy No: PC 2009/47/P-3. Only applicants who are under serious consideration will be contacted and interviewed.

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SENIOR FINANCIAL SECTOR ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR
UKRAINE

Chemonics International seeks a senior financial sector accountant-auditor for an anticipated USAID-funded project to alleviate the current economic and financial crisis in Ukraine. The project is designed to establish a sound, transparent, and resilient financial system. Responsibilities include: provide policy advice and training in areas such as bank and financial sector accounting and auditing at international standards, financial analysis, and due diligence. QUALIFICATIONS: advanced degree in a relevant field; minimum 10 years of accounting and auditing experience with particular emphasis on training and advising banks in emerging markets; experience working in European markets; familiarity with the political and economic dynamics in Ukraine preferred; English fluency required; Ukrainian and/or Russian language skills preferred. TO APPLY: send electronic submissions to UkraineFSRP@chemonics.com by July 14, 2009. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

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SENIOR PENSION AND INSURANCE EXPERT
UKRAINE

Chemonics International seeks a senior pension and insurance expert for an anticipated USAID-funded project to alleviate the current economic and financial crisis in Ukraine. The project is designed to establish a sound, transparent, and resilient financial system. Responsibilities include: provide policy advice and training in areas such as insurance/ pension company reorganization, liquidation, and mergers and acquisitions; and perform financial analysis of insurance/ pension companies. QUALIFICATIONS: advanced degree in a relevant field; minimum 10 years of international development experience as an insurance/ pension expert for large financial sector projects; experience working in European markets; familiarity with the political and economic dynamics in Ukraine preferred; English fluency required; Ukrainian and/or Russian language skills a plus. TO APPLY: send electronic submissions to UkraineFSRP@chemonics.com by July 14, 2009. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

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CHIEF, INTERPRETATION SECTION
MONTREAL

The International Civil Aviation Organization is seeking a Chief, Interpretation Section, Language and Publications Branch, Bureau of Administration and Services, at Headquarters in Montréal. The Interpretation Section is responsible for the scheduling and coordination of interpretation requirements for meetings in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish, and for the provision of interpretation services in English, French, Russian and Spanish. Under the general direction of the Chief, Language and Publications Branch (C/LPB), the Chief will lead an international team in the provision of multilingual conference interpretation services. In particular, the Chief will: 1. Plan, organize and manage the human and financial resources assigned to the Section and promote customer-oriented services through quality management, providing direction, motivating staff and fostering good performance and teamwork. The Chief will take the necessary actions to ensure adequate staffing, optimum productivity and efficient management and operation of the Section. 2. Plan the current and future staffing and budgetary resource requirements of the Section including regular staff, as well as temporary, freelance and outsourcing requirements, and provide the necessary input to C/LPB for incorporation in the annual and triennial budgets as well as the Organization’s meetings programme and budget. Assist in the preparation of the schedule of ICAO meetings. 3. Oversee the recruitment of temporary and freelance interpreters, which includes, inter alia, obtaining budget approval, ascertaining availability of freelance interpreters and assessing their suitability for specific assignments, preparing contract offers for the signature of C/LPB, updating the interpreter database, and arranging for facility access. 4. Plan, coordinate and manage the assignment schedules of all staff and freelance interpreters in accordance with meeting requirements and make adjustments, when required. Ensure that all available meeting documentation is provided to the interpreters. Verify the interpreter workload and attendance statistics. Ensure that quality and performance standards are met. 5. Interpret at meetings of the Organization. 6. Establish and maintain contact with Chief Interpreters of other United Nations (UN) and non-UN Organizations in order to arrange inter-agency loans of interpreters to meet pressing short-term interpretation requirements. 7. Adhere to the terms and principles of the Agreement between the UN and the “Association internationale des interprètes de conférence” (AIIC), governing the employment of short-term conference interpreters, and make recommendations on amendments thereon when it is being renegotiated. 8. In collaboration with the Language Section Chiefs, assist in coordinating the translation work plans and assignments for the Section Interpreters/ Translators when not assigned to interpretation duties. 9. Prepare materials to test prospective candidates for staff, freelance or other contractual interpretation assignments. Assess results and make recommendations on the suitability of candidates for specific assignments. Duration of appointment: Initial appointment will be on a three-year, fixed-term basis (first year is probationary for an external candidate). This vacancy is open to both female and male candidates. In order to increase the number of women at all levels, women are particularly invited to apply for vacant posts, as well as for roster evaluation for future vacancies. TO APPLY: Download by accessing the ICAO employment website at http://www.icao.int/employment and complete the ICAO Application for Employment Form for submission to the Human Resources Branch: recruitment@icao.int. In all cases quote the vacancy notice number. Applications should be submitted with a letter demonstrating how your professional experience and competencies match those expressed in the vacancy notice. Deadline for applications: 22 July 2009. Vacancy No: PC 2009/46/P-5. Only applicants who are under serious consideration will be contacted and interviewed.

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ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
ARLINGTON, VA

A government contracting firm located in Arlington, VA is searching for an Assistant Project Manager to assist in implementation of a support services contract with a government agency. Duties include but are not limited to: supervision of staff; direction and guidance; preparation of management plans and reports; coordination of schedules to facilitate completion of contract deliverables and serve as a liaison. Perform analysis, development, and review of program administrative operating procedures. Provide analyses, recommendations and implements changes. Work with limited supervision and direction. Collect, compile, edit, and analyze data and information for program documents. Make recommendations and implements changes. Assist office staff as required and perform other duties as assigned. REQUIRES: The position requires BA/BS degree with a minimum of five years of project specific work experience. Experience with USAID rules and regulations required. Candidates must have sound judgment and initiative in problem solving. Knowledge of business management principles, and sound business practices with experience in supervising, financial management are required. Applicants must have the ability to manage personnel and delegate tasks. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, internet and email applications. International experience preferred. TO APPLY: please forward your resume to Human Resources by email at careers@pal-tech.com or by fax: (703) 522-2471. EOE/AA.

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PROJECT COORDINATOR
BOULDER, COLORADO

Engineers Without Borders-USA (EWB-USA) is currently recruiting for a Project Coordinator. The role of this position is to provide administrative and strategic support to national office staff, volunteer committees, EWB-USA chapters, and partner NGOs. The goal is to enhance the quality and efficiency in which EWB-USA and its partners implement international development programs around the world. The Project Coordinator reports to the Project Managers and serves as the first point of contact for project-related questions in the national office. Additionally the Project Coordinator is responsible for a wide range of administrative duties including scheduling meetings, creating spreadsheets, attending meetings, and responding to e-mails. The Project Coordinator is also in charge of providing coordination and support of volunteer committees such as the Technical Advisory and Application Review Committee. The principal responsibilities of this position include: Act as the primary point of contact for project-related questions. Assist NGOs and developing communities in understanding EWB-USA’s project process and in submitting new program applications. Coordinate the processing of new program applications on a monthly basis. Catalog and track project reports on a rolling basis. Create monthly spreadsheets to assist in tracking project reviews. Schedule several Technical Advisory Committee meetings every month. Train and oversee the Application Review Committee to ensure a high quality review process. Develop the framework to establish a network of volunteers based in developing countries who will assist volunteer chapters with their program work. Provide general administrative support to Project Managers and Chapter Relations Managers. Provide support to national staff and volunteers on side projects (i.e. developing a database of partner NGO’s, developing training materials, developing EWB-USA’s monitoring and evaluation program, etc.). Salary: $35-$45,000. TO APPLY: for this position, please submit resume and cover letter to: Tiffany Martindale, Project Manager, via either: Email @ tiffany.martindale@ewb-usa.org or Mail @ 4665 Nautilus Court, Suite #300, Boulder, CO 80301

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HEAD, PROGRAM FACILITATION UNIT CGIAR PROGRAM FOR CENTRAL ASIA AND THE CAUCASUS AND REGIONAL COORDINATOR, ICARDA
TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN

ICARDA has an immediate vacancy for the position of Head of the Program Facilitation Unit (PFU) in the ICARDA Regional Program for Central Asia and the Caucasus in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The Head will be responsible for: Providing the required support to the PSC, and the CDC Task Force in their functions. S/he will be the Secretary to the PSC. In collaboration with the participating CG Centers, preparing the annual work program and budget of PFU for approval by the PSC. Providing the necessary support to all CGIAR Centers for effective implementation of the Program and efficient utilization of resources, including organization of meetings and workshops, language translation and interpretation, internal travel arrangements, communications, etc. Ensuring that the PFU functions as a central documentation and information exchange center and as a repository for Program documents and publications, and developing mechanisms for information exchange through the use of appropriate information technology, including brief reports and a newsletter on agricultural research in CAC. Assisting Consortium members in preparing collaborative projects with the NARS, and arranging for their technical appraisal through the Center-designated focal point scientists before they are presented to the PSC. Facilitating communication of Consortium members with relevant advanced research institutions to ensure that the most appropriate science and technology is employed to develop interventions. Maintaining contact with institutions outside this Program that have research activities in the CAC region, and establishing links with other international agencies operating there, to identify potential partners. Financial management of the PFU; preparing periodic reports on cash flows, budgets, financial performance, etc. Liaison with the Finance Department at ICARDA Headquarters for ensuring proper financial management and accountability. Coordination of ICARDA activities in the region, as Coordinator of the Center’s Regional Program for CAC, devoting 30% of his/her time. For this s/he will be responsible to the Director General of ICARDA through the Assistant Director General for International Cooperation and Communication. Ensuring the development and implementation of the regional research agenda for the CAC region, addressing shared research priorities of the region. This includes contribution to resource mobilization and proposal writing. Ensuring the implementation of the research for development continuum in the CAC region by building needed partnerships along impact pathways to enhance the uptake of research outputs. TO APPLY: For more information on the application process, please visit: http://www.icarda.org/Jobs.htm. Closing Date for Application: 31 July 2009. ICARDA is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from women.

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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 Program Administration & Foreign Language Support vacancies, in the July 3, 2009 issue of ICEW:

IPSAS PROJECT SPECIALIST NEW YORK PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR WASHINGTON, DC PROJECT COORDINATOR/SENIOR PROJECT COORDINATOR BERLIN CONTRACT/TEMPORARY OPERATIONS ACCOUNTANT MILLWOOD, VA LEAD OPERATIONS ACCOUNTANT MILLWOOD, VA ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR FOR COUNTRY PROGRAMS CAMBRIDGE, MA HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER AMMAN, JORDAN HEAD, CONTRACTUAL PROCUREMENT SECTION AMMAN, JORDAN PROJECT COORDINATOR, ASIA WASHINGTON, DC ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER RWANDA SAP BUDGET AND FINANCE SPECIALIST LYONS, FRANCE TECHNICAL OFFICER GENEVA, SWITZERLAND TRANSLATOR/ REVISER THE HAGUE CHIEF, CONDITIONS OF SERVICES SECTION NEW YORK FRENCH REVISER NEW YORK SPANISH INTERPRETER GENEVA RESEARCH OFFICER VIENNA PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER NAIROBI CHIEF, DEMOGRAPHIC AND SOCIAL STATISTICS SECTION ADDIS ABABA BUDGET COORDINATOR WASHINGTON, DC RESOURCE MOBILIZATION SPECIALIST (IPSAS) NEW YORK RESOURCE MOBILIZATION ASSOCIATE (IPSAS) NEW YORK CONTROLLER PAKISTAN CONTROLLER SOUTH SUDAN SPANISH SPEAKING SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER WASHINGTON, DC GRANTS AND FINANCE MANAGER DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR DRC HEAD GENERAL SERVICES SECTION AMMAN, JORDAN HEAD GENEVA SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER GENEVA BUDGET MANAGER ROME HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER GENEVA, SWITZERLAND ADMINISTRATOR QUITO, ECUADOR FRENCH INTERPRETER GENEVA ENGLISH INTERPRETER GENEVA ARABIC REVISER GENEVA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER NEW YORK ENGLISH TRANSLATOR, CHIEF OF UNIT SANTIAGO FINANCE AND BUDGET OFFICER NEW YORK SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTING MINNEAPOLIS, MN HRMS ORACLE FUNCTIONAL CONSULTANT INVESTMENT ACCOUNTANT NEW YORK HEAD, FRENCH TRANSLATION UNIT THE HAGUE PROGRAMME OFFICER NEW YORK ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER PARIS PROGRAMME OFFICER NAIROBI CHIEF, INSURANCE AND DISBURSEMENT SERVICE NEW YORK FINANCE AND BUDGET OFFICER NEW YORK HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER GENEVA INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER NEW YORK BENEFITS OFFICER NEW YORK HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER NEW YORK


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