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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