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Director, Corporate Partnerships
Fauna & Flora International
Location: Cambridge, UK
Last Date: April 4, 2008
Email: zoe.cullen@fauna-flora.org

Director, Corporate Partnerships
Fauna & Flora International

Salary: Circa £40,000

Duration of contract: Open

Location: Fauna & Flora International, Cambridge, UK

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest-established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We operate primarily in developing countries where there is little capacity to conserve threatened habitats and species. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

FFI has been working with the private sector for over 15 years. We believe engaging with the private sector is fundamental to FFI’s ability to achieve its conservation objectives. Our aspiration is to create an environment where business has a net positive impact on biodiversity conservation. During the past year, FFI has refocused its strategy for engaging with the private sector, in order to concentrate on three main themes:

• Direct partnerships with companies to help them manage their impacts on biodiversity, ranging from advising on biodiversity policy issues, to assisting companies in developing and delivering biodiversity strategies and action plans
• Identifying and influencing the levers for change in business performance (such as the financial markets) to drive a long term process of positive change in the way that business manages its impacts on biodiversity
• Tracking, investigating and responding to issues relevant to both business and biodiversity by developing innovative partnerships

We are currently working with the following companies: Rio Tinto, Anglo American, ENI, Cargill, Lafarge, British American Tobacco, BP, Imperial Tobacco and Royal Bank of Scotland.

FFI is seeking a dynamic results-orientated individual with proven management, technical, administrative and diplomatic skills to manage and develop its Corporate Partnerships Programme. The successful applicant will have strong practical experience relevant to the interface between business and biodiversity and an academic background in a relevant discipline such as business studies, environmental law, conservation, environmental economics or other related discipline and/or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a related role.

For a detailed job description, please visit our website at www.fauna-flora.org. Applications consisting of a covering letter, full CV and contact details for two referees should be sent to Zoë Cullen, Programme Officer, Conservation Partnerships, Fauna & Flora International, 4th Floor, Jupiter House, Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2JD or emailed to zoe.cullen@fauna-flora.org.

Please mark your application ‘Director, Corporate Partnerships’.

The closing date for applications is 4th April 2008. Interviews are expected to be held in early April. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

No agencies please.



Fauna & Flora International


Director, Corporate Partnerships
Information and Terms of Reference

Contact:

Zoë Cullen
Programme Officer, Conservation Partnerships
Fauna & Flora International
4th Floor, Jupiter House
Station Road
Cambridge
CB1 2JD

Tel: + 44 (0)1223 579465
Fax: + 44 (0)1223 461481
E-mail: zoe.cullen@fauna-flora.org

BACKGROUND TO FAUNA & FLORA INTERNATIONAL

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest-established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We operate primarily in developing countries where there is little capacity to conserve endangered and threatened habitats and species. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAMME

FFI has been working with the private sector for over 15 years. We believe engaging with the private sector is fundamental to FFI’s ability to achieve its conservation objectives. Our aspiration is to create an environment where business has a net positive impact on biodiversity conservation. During the past year, FFI has refocused its strategy for engaging with the private sector, in order to concentrate on three main themes:

• Direct partnerships with companies to help them manage their impacts on biodiversity, ranging from advising on biodiversity policy issues, to assisting companies in developing and delivering biodiversity strategies and action plans

• Identifying and influencing the levers for change in business performance (such as the financial markets) to drive a long term process of positive change in the way that business manages its impacts on biodiversity

• Tracking, investigating and responding to issues relevant to both business and biodiversity by developing innovative partnerships

We are currently working with the following companies: Rio Tinto, Anglo American, ENI, Cargill, Lafarge, British American Tobacco, BP, Imperial Tobacco and Royal Bank of Scotland.

DIRECTOR, CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS

FFI is seeking an experienced individual to lead our work with the private sector, overseeing a current team of 3 full time and 3 part time staff and liaising with other key staff in FFI’s regional and thematic conservation programmes, communications and fundraising teams. The Director will be responsible for setting the programme strategy, ensuring that partnerships deliver on their objectives, identifying and developing new partnerships that meet FFI’s conservation objectives and building the capacity of FFI’s regional programmes and partners to interact with the private sector.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duration of Contract: Open

Probationary Period: 6 months

Salary range: Circa £40,000

Location: Cambridge, UK, with some overseas travel

Benefits: 25 working days annual holiday entitlement plus Public/Bank Holidays and any normal working days that fall between 24th December to 1st January inclusive, during which time FFI UK offices are closed.

In 2008, FFI is introducing a provision for pension contributions for staff of 8% of salary, which will initially be non-contributory for employees. This will apply to all FFI Cambridge-based staff after completing six months’ continuous employment.

Hours of Work: This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 5.30pm, with a one-hour lunch break, or to suit the hours worked in the visiting country when travelling.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Director, Corporate Partnerships

Responsible to: Director, Conservation Partnerships

Responsible for: Corporate Partnerships team

General Responsibilities:

Working from FFI’s headquarters in Cambridge (UK), the Director will develop and manage FFI’s Corporate Partnership Programme in accordance with FFI’s business plan under the supervision of the Director of Conservation Partnerships. The Director’s responsibilities also include a high degree of involvement in the management and strategic development of FFI, working with other Programme Directors and the Senior Management Team.


Specific Duties:

The Director, Corporate Partnerships will undertake duties relating to development, management, and learning (assessment and dissemination) of FFI’s work with the private sector and for FFI more generally as part of the senior conservation team:

1. Development

 Review and adjust FFI’s strategy and approach to developing innovative and creative partnerships with the private sector that address FFI’s conservation priorities annually and in consultation with FFI’s regional and thematic teams

 Oversee and take primary responsibility for the identification of (and completion of due diligence activities on) new corporate partners in line with this strategy and FFI’s corporate engagement policy and in consultation with FFI’s regional and thematic teams

 Identify and secure sources of funding to support the programme and support regional teams in securing funding from target companies, ensuring close collaboration on development of pipeline projects partnerships or funding opportunities with all other departments of FFI – conservation (thematic and regional), administration, finance, development, communications and executive direction.

 Identify emerging issues that are of relevance to the attainment of FFI’s conservation objectives and which are private sector related, and develop partnerships with appropriate organisations to address them

2. Management

 Hold primary accountability for all FFI’s relationships with corporate partners and ensure that project plans, both technical and financial, are developed for the programme and that activities and progress are monitored against these plans. (In certain cases project delivery of corporate projects will be delegated to Regional Teams, in which case the Director of Corporate Partnerships will retain an oversight and coordinating role)

 Maintain strong working relationships with the other FFI conservation teams to ensure synergies are maintained and all work with the private sector adopts a coordinated and consistent approach. This will include FFI Australian, USA, Brazil and Indonesian offices.

 Manage the finances of the Corporate Partnerships Programme, setting annual budgets, reviewing performance against budget on a programme level and ensuring all internal reporting requirements are met.

 Manage and motivate the Corporate Partnerships team, through objective setting, continuous performance management, annual appraisal, training provision and personal development planning. Ensure that the Corporate Partnerships Programme has the appropriate human resources to deliver its agreed objectives.

 Identify and work with consultants with specialist skills to enhance the delivery of the programme, where appropriate.
3. Learning (Assessment & Dissemination)

 Build FFI’s ability to engage effectively with the private sector throughout the core regions in which we are active and work to ensure that FFI’s corporate engagement position and approach to working with the private sector is available and understood across the organisation and within relevant partner agencies (both technical and financial partners, involved in both policy and practice).

 Promote FFI’s work on Corporate Partnerships to external donors and environmental agencies, NGOs, corporate for-profit entities, FFI members, supporters and the wider public as appropriate, working with the Communications Department where necessary.

4. FFI general

 Contribute to the technical, financial and operational objectives of the Conservation Partnerships Division, working with the Director of Conservation Partnerships on effective operations, technical learning and financial sustainability of FFI’s operations.

 Represent the Director of Conservation Partnerships and the Chief Executive Officer of FFI as required.

 Advise the FFI Senior Management Team on issues relating to the Business and Biodiversity thematic area and on wider emerging issues according to his/her particular skills and expertise.

 Engage with FFI’s regional and thematic programmes on development of initiatives that cut across their programme interests, participating in learning and the development of good practice more broadly.


PERSON SPECIFICATION

FFI is seeking a dynamic results-orientated individual with proven management, technical, administrative and communications skills to manage and develop its Corporate Partnerships Programme. The successful applicant will have strong practical experience relevant to the interface between business and biodiversity and an academic background in a relevant discipline such as business studies, environmental law, conservation, environmental economics or other related discipline and/or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a related role.

Essential to the role are:

• Experience of working with a the private sector, with a good understanding of the corporate responsibility agenda and/ or conservation issues

• An ability to think, plan and manage strategically, for both programme management and financial planning

• Highly organized with excellent project delivery skills with the ability to deliver planned work with a proven track record of successful delivery of multiple projects and meeting deadlines

 A proven ability to develop relationships with, and secure financial support from, a wide range of donors, from multi lateral agencies and corporate donors to private foundations and individual donors.

 An ability to communicate publicly and with a wide range of audiences, including statutory donors, NGO, government and corporate partners, and colleagues at all levels.

 Excellent communication skills, including report-writing and proposal preparation

 An ability to manage donor-funded projects, including sound financial management and report-writing skills.

 Creativity, flexibility, and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

 Experience in managing and developing a small and regionally dispersed team, and working as a considerate team player.

Language skills are also desirable.


APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications consisting of a covering letter, full CV and contact details for two referees should be sent to:

Zoë Cullen
Programme Officer, Conservation Partnerships
Fauna & Flora International
4th Floor, Jupiter House
Station Road
Cambridge
CB1 2JD
United Kingdom

or emailed to zoe.cullen@fauna-flora.org

Please mark your application ‘Director, Corporate Partnerships’.

The closing date for applications is 4th April 2008. Interviews are expected to be held in early April.

FFI values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity

Technical Director
International HIV/AIDS Alliance
Location: Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies
Last Date: April 18, 2008
Email: rdabreau@alliancecarib.org.tt

The International HIV/AIDS Alliance (The Alliance) is a leading international NGO specialising in HIV and AIDS and a Collaborating Centre of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). In the Caribbean we work through our Regional Programme Office, the Caribbean HIV/AIDS Alliance (CHAA) which was set up in January 2003. We are seeking to recruit the following position:

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR (Ref: TD/08)

Reporting To: Chief of Party

Key responsibilities will include:

 The Technical Director will provide strategic organizational development guidance to all operations on the ground.
 The Technical Director will assure that country-level activities successfully implement the project’s strategies and achieve program goals.
 The Technical Director will supervise the BCC Advisor, the Counselling and Testing Advisor, the Organizational Development coordinator and the four country Program Officers.
 The Technical Director will ensure that synergies, learning across program activities and regional initiatives are maximized.
 The Technical Director will ensure the country offices roll out the project activities in positive collaboration with national authorities and stakeholders.
 The Technical Director will analyze the performance of the country offices continuously to contribute to the decisions, which will be taken by the COP, Regional Director and the Secretariat, of transitioning them to local independent HIV/ AIDS NGOs.
 Where appropriate and necessary, he/she will supervise short-term technical consultants.

Personal Specification:
The post holder should -

• Be organised and have a disciplined approach to his/her work, including an aptitude for developing and enacting plans, monitoring and recording.
• Ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently.
• Must be able to manage a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have a commitment to confronting HIV/AIDS in Caribbean countries.

This post:
• Is a two year contract.
• A competitive salary as per skills, experience and qualifications.
• Consists of 50% travel mainly to Eastern Caribbean.
• English is essential with French or Spanish desirable.

CLOSING DATE: April 18th, 2008

To apply please forward your CV and covering letter demonstrating how you meet the outline personal specification (both in English) to rdabreau@alliancecarib.org.tt
Subject box should be the reference number and your name.

The Caribbean HIV/AIDS Alliance is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community. Qualified people living with HIV/AIDS are particularly encouraged to apply.

Producer Certification Assistant Africa (m/f)
Fairtrade Labelling
Location: Bonn, Germany
Last Date: April 13, 2008
Email: d.holzwarth@flo-cert.net

Fairtrade Labelling allows consumers to buy products that have been produced and traded under fair conditions, thereby empowering disadvantaged producers and wage workers in developing countries. FLO-CERT GmbH (Ltd) is the Certification Body of Fairtrade Labelling. FLO-CERT contributes through a credible certification system to the social-economic development of farmers and wage workers in the Southern Hemisphere.

FLO-CERT certifies products with a retail value of about 1.8 Billion Euros per year, produced by more than 1.200 organizations in 70 countries around the Globe, empowering over 1 Million farmers and wage workers. FLO-CERT GmbH currently has a vacancy in its Producer Certification department for a:

TITLE
Producer Certification Assistant Africa (m/f)
FUNCTION
Support in the organisation of Fairtrade audits and certifications of Producers in North-West Africa.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure communication with applicants and certified producers.
• Ensure central communication with Producer Certification Team.
• Manage database on inspection and certification information.
• Ensure a proper documentation and filing of certification decisions.
• Manage invoice preparation and follow up on payments.
TASKS
• Assist Regional Coordinator for the North-West African Region in administering Producer Applications.
• Assist Certification Manager and Analysts to schedule and administer
inspections in North-West Africa.
• Keep producer information up to date in the database, inspection plan and paper files.
• Support the Producer Certification Team to update producer information in the data base relevant for Third Parties.
• Assist Director and Certification Manager to keep Producer Certification
documents and filing systems in order including inspector information.
• Assist Certification Manager and Analysts in communication with producers.


VACANCY
REPORTING TO
Regional Coordinator North-West Africa.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Necessary:
• University level education (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (Food Science, Business, Agronomy, Law, Economics, sociology etc.) or education as multi- lingual secretary.
• Fluency in English, French written and spoken.
• Excellent communication skills, team player, flexible, experience in dealing with different cultures.
• Strong dedication towards customer service.
• Strong command in the use of MS Office Products.
• Motivation for Fairtrade.

Advantageous
• Familiar with one or more of the following certification schemes: Organic,
Eurepgap, SA 8000, Fairtrade, ISO 9000 or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the agricultural sector in North-West Africa.
• Knowledge in accounting and billing.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
• Job Share: 100%.
• Position is based in the FLO-Cert Office in Bonn, Germany.
• Start as soon as possible.
• The office language is English.
• Salary is paid according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement Category
(Tarifvertrag Gross- und Aussenhandel, Nordrhein-Westfalen), Salary Range
IV plus an attractive benefits package.
• 30 days of holidays.

TO APPLY
• Please consult www.flo-cert.net for more information on FLO-CERT GmbH
and the Fairtrade movement.
• Please apply by email (Re: PC Assistant Africa) only, in English, with
Curriculum Vitae, motivation letter and salary indication to David Holzwarth:
d.holzwarth@flo-cert.net
• Deadline for applications: 13th of April.

Please note that only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

Environmental Analyst (m/f)
Fairtrade Labelling
Location: Bonn, Germany
Last Date: April 20, 2008

Fairtrade Labelling allows consumers to buy products that have been produced and traded under fair conditions, thereby empowering disadvantaged producers and wage workers in developing countries. FLO-CERT GmbH (Ltd) is the Certification Body of Fairtrade Labelling. FLO-CERT contributes through a credible certification system to the social-economic development of farmers and wage workers in the Southern Hemisphere.

FLO-CERT certifies products with a retail value of about 1.8 Billion Euros per year, produced by more than 1.200 organizations in 70 countries around the Globe, empowering over 1 Million farmers and wage workers. FLO-CERT GmbH currently has a vacancy in its Producer Certification department for a:

TITLE
Environmental Analyst (m/f)

FUNCTION
Internal Expert on Environmental Issues.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Internal environmental expert and adviser.
• Evaluation of operators applications to use a banned pesticides.
• Trainer on environmental issues.

TASKS
• Evaluation of operators applications for the exceptional use of prohibited
materials.
• Evaluation of operators requests for exceptions.
• Operation and maintenance of Operators List using Prohibited Materials.
• Internal trainer of environmental issues.
• Training of auditors on environmental issues.
• Internal support and advice on certification decisions related to environmental
issues.
• Preparation and maintenance on pesticide information sheets.
• Preparation and maintenance on environmental information sheets.
• Continues improvement of environmental methods of confirmation (technical
support) in the audit manual.
• Preparation of recommendations to improve compliance criteria and certification
policies.
• Liaison with the tools & template function to provide advice on good/best
practises related to environmental issues.
• External FLO-CERT contact person on environmental issues.



REPORTING TO
Technical Services Manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Necessary:
• University level education (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (Agronomy,
Chemistry, Food Science, Environmental Science, Geography etc.).
• At least 3 years working experience in organic certification or as environmental
consultant with focus on pesticide management.
• Product knowledge in at least one of the following products (flowers, fresh
fruits, cotton or sugar).
• Fluent in English oral and written.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to organise.
• Ability to communicate.
Advantageous
• Fluent in Spanish oral and written.
• Knowledge of the agricultural sector.
• Experience in other Certification Systems (e.g. Fairtrade, FSC, MSC, SA8000,
ISO 14001, etc).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
• Job Share: 100%.
• Position is based in the FLO-CERT Office in Bonn, Germany.
• Start of employment: As soon as possible.
• The office language is English.
• Salary is paid according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement Category
(Tarifvertrag Gross- und Aussenhandel, Nordrhein-Westfalen), Salary Range
V plus an attractive benefits package.
• 30 days of holidays.

TO APPLY
• Please consult www.flo-cert.net for more information on FLO-CERT GmbH
and the Fairtrade movement.
• Please apply by email (Re: PC Analyst Environmental) only, in English, with
Curriculum Vitae, motivation letter and salary indication to David Holzwarth:
d.holzwarth@flo-cert.net
• Deadline for applications: 20th of April.

Please note that only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

Chief of Party
American Institutes for Research
Location: Jordan
Last Date: April 20, 2008

Chief of Party – Jordan
American Institutes for Research

Overview
The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is one of the largest behavioral and social science research organizations in the world. 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. In partnership with others, we seek to: ensure children’s equitable access to all levels of education; improve the quality and relevance of education; and empower individuals, communities, and institutions as agents of social and behavioral change. Headquartered in Washington, DC, AIR is recruiting candidates for the position of Chief of Party for an upcoming USAID basic education project in Jordan.


Responsibilities
The Chief of Party (COP) will provide the vision, technical leadership and management oversight for the project in addition to the supervision, administration, and implementation of the contract in the field. This individual will establish and maintain systems for project operations, ensure that all contractual deadlines are met and targets are achieved, maintain working relationships with project stakeholders and partners, and oversee the preparation and submission of periodic progress and financial reports. The COP will deal with partner organizations and coordinate with USAID and other donors in all aspects of project planning, monitoring, and execution.
Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. level degree in international education or related field; MA/MS with relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience in two or more of the following: Teacher Training, Curriculum Development, E-Learning, Vocational Education, School Administration, Community Development outreach, and Development of public-private sector linkages
• 8-10 years previous successful experience managing and providing technical, administrative and financial guidance as either a chief of party or similar senior level position on international education projects; experience in strategic planning, managing and directing a large staff and multiple sub-contractors on complex projects; experience managing a national intervention with a large budget; excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills are required.

Desired Qualifications
• Experience working with USAID as well as knowledge of USAID regulations.
• Proficiency in Arabic.

To apply, please go to http://jobs-airdc.icims.com and reference job number 5420. EOE.

Program Manager
UMCOR Afghanistan
Location: Kabul
Last Date: April 11, 2008

Program Manager, UMCOR Afghanistan, Kabul
Closing Date: Friday, 11 April 2008

The Program Manager (PM) is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of UMCOR's USAID/OFDA-funded program at Barik Ab are implemented in compliance with the grant agreement and according to schedule. The PM oversees a staff of local program personnel including engineers, site foremen, community mobilizers, and vocational trainers. Specific responsibilities include management of beneficiary selection and self-help shelter construction; procurement oversight and contract management for infrastructure construction activities; start-up and oversight of vocational training programs; water project development and management; organizing distribution of NFIs; leading coordination among humanitarian agencies working at Barik Ab; and reporting on all program activities as per OFDA and UMCOR internal requirements. The PM reports to the Head of Mission, and works closely with the UMCOR Afghanistan Finance Director as well as supporting administrative and logistical staff. The PM is expected to spend a significant amount of time on-site at Barik Ab for management, monitoring, and planning of program activities.

In addition to UMCOR's standard benefits package, the Program Manager will be provided with accommodation in UMCOR's Kabul staff house, five days of R&R every eight weeks, and one annual round trip ticket to home of record provided a new 12-month contract is signed. Please note that this position is contingent upon funding.

Responsibilities:
- Develop work plans, in conjunction with program staff, for implementation of the Barik Ab program; oversee implementation of all program activities and ensure work plans are followed or adjusted as needed.
- Maintain oversight of the program budget and expenditures and ensure timely use of funds.
- Ensure compliance with UMCOR and donor policies and procedures as they relate to personnel, security, procurement and financial management.
- Ensure consistent high quality outputs and comprehensive monitoring, documenting and photographing of all activities and their impacts.
- Lead a monthly working group meeting for humanitarian and government agencies, proactively improving coordination and problem solving among them.
- Provide regular situation reports to the HoM, and timely program reports according to donor and internal UMCOR requirements.
- Develop external relations and partnerships as appropriate.
- Facilitate donor and other visits to field sites.
- Closely monitor security in areas of work through existing formal and informal channels.
- Make recommendations to HoM about necessary actions to protect staff and asset security.
- Other tasks as assigned by the HoM.

Qualifications:
- A degree in civil engineering or a related field is desirable.
- Three years experience in construction, contracting, and cost estimates; additional experience in income generation, WATSAN projects, community development, or other spheres of humanitarian assistance is a benefit.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES DESIRED:
- Previous experience implementing USAID/OFDA-funded programs is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to supervise staff and operate successfully in a cross-cultural environment with experience in the region.
- Preferably one year of experience in a conflict zone or emergency area.
- Strong communication, leadership and teambuilding skills.
- Prior experience working in Afghanistan or Central Asia;
- Fluent written and spoken English; written and spoken knowledge of languages in Afghanistan is a benefit.
- Computer literate.
- Must be flexible, culturally sensitive, and willing to work under difficult work and living conditions.
Vacancies Contact
Submit your cover letter (notes) and resume through our website at http://jobs-umcor.icims.com/umcor_jobs/jobs/candidate/job.jsp?jobid=1193&mode=view
or fax to 212-870-3508. NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thanks for your interest in UMCOR. Application deadline is April 11, 2008.

Head of Mission
UMCOR Afghanistan
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan
Last Date: April 25, 2008

Job Title: Head of Mission, UMCOR Afghanistan
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan

Overview: The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Non Governmental Organization (NGO) Unit (www.umcor-ngo.org) is a not-for-profit organization that provides transitional development and relief assistance to communities in need around the world. UMCOR NGO seeks a Head of Mission (HoM) to develop new projects, take over management of existing programs, and lead its operations in Afghanistan.

Responsibilities:
The Head of Mission, (HoM), based in Kabul, will be responsible for strategic leadership, country office supervision, program development, and overseeing all aspects of UMCOR’s presence in Afghanistan. Central to the position will be the establishment and development of relations with donors, international and local NGOs, UN offices, government offices, local partners and other stakeholders.

The HoM will develop and manage current programs focusing on the following sectors: reconstruction, agriculture, food security, emergency relief, income generation, community development and capacity building. As part of program development, the HoM is expected to actively draft and submit new proposals for programming in UMCOR’s priority sectors. In addition, the position will be responsible for daily mission management, ongoing evaluation of security and UMCOR’s security protocols, and recruiting/supervising staff.

Primary Responsibilities
• To represent UMCOR and maintain relations with donors and in-country authorities.
• To provide strategic leadership and implement a strategy for program development in Afghanistan.
• Design, prepare and negotiate project proposals and budgets.
• Oversee all aspects of mission management, including administration, finance, project management and implementation, including reconstruction projects funded by USAID or other US Government donors.
• Continually assess the security situation and alter operations as appropriate.
• Must be willing to travel extensively to conduct regular site visits for all programs.
• Recruit qualified personnel as needed.
• Communicate with UMCOR HQ as needed on all aspects of programs and mission management.
• Is responsible for field office personnel management and staff development.
• Assess the needs of IDP/refugee returnees and initiate innovative new programs to provide them with humanitarian and development assistance.

Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in international development or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible international experience with a humanitarian organization; candidates with previous field-based senior management experience are strongly preferred.
• Requires someone who is proactive, has experience working in an insecure environment and demonstrates cultural sensitivity.
• Previous experience managing projects funded by USAID or other US Government donors is desirable.
• Previous working experience in Afghanistan is recommended.
• A background in IDP/refugee returns, shelter, community development, rural development and/or food security is preferred.
• Excellent writing, networking, management, program development and computer skills are required; the candidate speak and write English fluently.
• Strong communication skills, diplomacy and tact are essential.

To Apply:
Submit your cover letter (notes) and resume through our website at http://jobs-umcor.icims.com/umcor_jobs/jobs/candidate/job.jsp?jobid=1138&mode=view or fax to 212-870-3508. NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thanks for your interest in UMCOR. Application deadline is April 25, 2008. This position will remain open until filled.

Director
Alive and Kicking UK
Location: London, UK
Last Date: April 20, 2008
Email: coordinator@aliveandkicking.org.uk

Director for Alive and Kicking UK

Alive and Kicking is looking for a financially aware leader with strong marketing and fundraising skills with experience in Development, to take up the position of Director of Alive and Kicking UK, a young and growing international charity with operations in sub-Saharan Africa and headquarters in London.


Alive and Kicking is a UK charity (No. 1105583) which makes leather footballs, netballs and volleyballs in Kenya, Zambia and South Africa. The balls are sold at not-for-profit prices for donation to poor communities in these countries.

All balls have health awareness messages printed on them so that they can be used to help with preventive health education, particularly in relation to HIV.

The charity has three aims:

• To provide deprived young people in Africa with fun and the opportunity to take part in sport
• To promote preventive health education for those who play with the balls
• To provide employment in Africa

The three operations in Africa are run by Managing Directors who are answerable both to the Director of Alive and Kicking UK and to their own Board of Directors/Trustees.

Start-up funding for all three operations in Africa has come from the UK, but they aim to become financially self-sustainable within two years through ball sales which may either be arranged in country of achieved with the help of marketing and fundraising in the UK.

Alive and Kicking UK is also starting a UK Education Programme offering development education materials to PSHE and Citizenship departments in primary and secondary schools.

The Director will have overall strategic, marketing, fundraising, management and financial responsibility for all aspects of Alive & Kicking in the UK and Africa. The Director will be based at the UK offices in Vauxhall Bridge Road, London.

Salary negotiable, based on experience, but likely to be in the area of £38,000 a year.

Those interested in the post should write to the Chairman of Trustees of Alive and Kicking UK for a full job description on coordinator@aliveandkicking.org.uk and will find more information on www.aliveandkicking.org.uk.

Applicants are asked to provide a cover letter, CV, and full contact information of three referees to the Chairman of Trustees by 20th April, 2008.

Room to Read
Asia Regional Finance Associate
Position Overview

Organization Profile:

Room to Read’s mission is to provide under-privileged children with an opportunity to gain the lifelong gift of education. The organization was founded on the belief that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and taking control of one’s own life. We currently work in Cambodia, India, Laos, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. In 2007, we are starting operations in both Bangladesh and Zambia.

Room to Read is a results-driven organization that seeks to intervene early in a child’s life to provide ongoing educational opportunities in their communities. We are non-governmental, non-religious and work with many local NGOs and community based organizations to implement our programs. We have developed a successful approach to building educational infrastructure and opportunities which consists of:
• Partnering with communities to build schools through challenge grants
• Establishing bi-lingual libraries
• Publishing local language children's books
• Establishing computer and language labs
• Providing long-term scholarships to girls
In our first six years, Room to Read’s worldwide team celebrated the opening of our 3300th library, the donation of our two millionth book, and our fourth consecutive year winning the Fast Company / Monitor Group Social Capitalist award. To date, we have impacted the lives of over 1,000,000 children. Room to Read has an annual budget of approximately US$12 million, and our global staff will number over 175 by the end of 2007. Our global headquarters is located in San Francisco, and we have program offices in Colombo, Ho Chi Minh City, Katmandu, New Delhi, Phnom Penh, Pretoria and Vientiane. Our long-term goal is to help 10 million children to gain the lifelong gift of education.

Position Overview:

The Finance Associate’s primary responsibilities will include providing support and assistance to the Regional Finance team in New Delhi.

Reporting:
This position reports directly to Asia Regional Finance Director. S/he will be responsible for supporting budget management and MIS for the Asia Region and support all Asian Countries in this regard.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

The specific roles responsibilities of the Finance Associate will include, but may not be limited to, the following:

Study the Annual Budgets and make readable analysis of the same for each program country wise.

Prepare monthly and quarterly MIS based on the data available for the entire Region.
Compare monthly spending to the budget.

Establish on line budget management formats to ensure appropriate budget spending at Countries and Region

Study the Budget updates each quarter and make readable analysis to strengthen the process of approval of the same.

Match monthly fund requests with available budgets plus spending patterns and advise RO on the same.

Position requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Accounting/Finance and any specific qualification in the field of accounting/management
• Around 3 to 7 year’s accounting-cum-budget management experience in either International NGO or in Corporate.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in fast paced diverse environment.
• Willing to travel frequently to Asia Region Country Offices.
• Strong skills in Excel, Word and Microsoft Office.

To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:
• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming non-profit organization
• Be an innovative and creative thinker – you are not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction
• Work well independently as well as part of a team
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Compensation:

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include health, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, and a 401K match. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through the lifelong gift of education.

Application Procedure:

Please send a cover letter addressed to the Asia Regional HR Officer and attach resume on or before April 07,2008 by email, with “ Finance Associate” in the subject line, (no letters, calls, faxes, or drop-ins) to hiring@roomtoread.org Due to high applicant volume you may not receive a response from Room to Read.

Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

Asia Regional Finance Associate
Room to Read
Location: New Delhi
Last Date: April 7, 2008

Email: hiring@roomtoread.org

Education Quality Advisor
American Institutes for Research
Location: Dakar, Senegal

Overview:
The International Development Program (IDP) of the American Institutes for Research (AIR), a not-for-profit research organization that provides applied social and behavior research and technical assistance to clients in developing countries, is conducting a pre-award search for a senior-level Education Quality Advisor for the “Enabling Quality, Access, and Transparency in Education for Senegal” (EQuATE) project—a five-year project that will provide support to increase children’s access to a quality education, especially for girls and vulnerable children, and to improve governance in the education system.

Responsibilities:
Based in Dakar, Senegal, the Education Quality Advisor for will provide oversight, coordination, technical guidance and facilitation of the activities of the Teacher Training Specialist, Curriculum Specialist, and Student Assessment Specialist in implementing the Educational Quality component of the project, including:
• Analysis of the existing middle school curriculum, development of the middle school academic content standards and sub-standards by grade level and subject area, and revision of the curriculum;
• Development of appropriate teacher training and training materials to complement the new curricula; fostering a culture of the utilization of assessment results to revise teaching content and methodology, including targeting instruction to students;
• Leading the design and implementation of a standards-based system, both formative and summative, for evaluating middle school students in subject areas by cognitive levels;
• Fostering a culture of the utilization of assessment results to revise teaching content and methodology, including targeting instruction to students; and
• Improving exchange of information (i.e. subject matter issues, classroom management issues, etc.) between teachers, school administrators, and MOE officials to increase the quality of education;
The Education Quality Advisor will also assist in the monitoring and evaluation of program results.

Qualifications:
Candidates must have a minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent in educational measurement, pedagogy, or related field (Ph.D or Ed.D preferred), and at least 5 years of experience working with educational systems in developing countries, particularly in the areas of assessment and evaluation. The successful candidate should have in-depth knowledge of developing content standards and student assessments, and connecting them through standards-based instruction. The candidate will need strong leadership, management, and training skills to guide development of materials, conduct workshops, and build local capacity in curriculum, standards, assessment, and evaluation. In addition to the above, the following skills are essential:

• Demonstrated experience serving in an advisory capacity to ministries of education.
• Minimum of 5 years experience working for and/or with non-governmental organizations carrying out social and/or education development activities;
• Demonstrated exemplary diplomatic, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent oral and written French and English;
• Prior working experience in Francophone West Africa, especially Senegal.

Women and Senegalese nationals are particularly encouraged to apply.

For more information, please visit our website at www.air.org. To apply, please go to http://jobs-airdc.icims.com and reference job number 5424. EOE.

Education Quality Advisor
American Institutes for Research
Location: Dakar, Senegal
Last Date: April 25, 2008

HLFPPT is a professional service organization working for bettering the health of the poor and the marginalized. For undertaking a prestigious HIV / AIDS prevention program in coastal Andhra Pradesh funded by BMGF under its India AIDS Initiative focusing on FSWs, MSM/TGs, we are inviting applications from suitable candidates for the following positions.

Social Marketing Co-ordinator:

The ideal candidate should be masters in social science/marketing/public health from reputed institutes having 3-5 years of experience. Experience in contraceptive social marketing projects will be an added advantage. The incumbent will coordinate social marketing interventions for STI/HIV prevention; identify demand for and innovate supply channels for social marketing of condoms and services; coordinate between NGOs and S.M organizations to address the demand and supply issues.

All the above positions are on fixed term contracts, renewable based on performance. All positions require a lot of personal commitment and concern towards the under privileged sections of the society. The work involves high volume, high pressure and will be quite demanding and involves lot of travel to costal A.P. Excellent knowledge of Telugu (speaking, reading and writing) and experience in HIV/AIDS prevention program will be added advantages.

Interested and eligible candidates may apply within one week from the date of release of this ad mentioning the ‘Position applied for’ to:

HR MANAGER, HLFPPT, 3-5-816, 3rd Floor, Veenadhari, King Koti Road, Hyderguda, Hyderabad – 500 029. You can also email your CV to:swagati@hlfppt.org
www.hlfppt.org

HLFPPT is a professional service organization working for bettering the health of the poor and the marginalized. For undertaking a prestigious HIV / AIDS prevention program in coastal Andhra Pradesh funded by BMGF under its India AIDS Initiative focusing on FSWs, MSM/TGs, we are inviting applications from suitable candidates for the following positions.

Grants Administration Manager:

The ideal candidate should be CA/ICWA or MBA in Finance from a reputed University/ Institute having minimum 5 years experience in administering NGO grants with strong financial analysis skills. The incumbent will be overall in charge of Grants Administration management and will be responsible to establish and maintain contracting and sub-granting standards and systems in the project.

All the above positions are on fixed term contracts, renewable based on performance. All positions require a lot of personal commitment and concern towards the under privileged sections of the society. The work involves high volume, high pressure and will be quite demanding and involves lot of travel to costal A.P. Excellent knowledge of Telugu (speaking, reading and writing) and experience in HIV/AIDS prevention program will be added advantages.

Interested and eligible candidates may apply within one week from the date of release of this ad mentioning the ‘Position applied for’ to:

HR MANAGER, HLFPPT, 3-5-816, 3rd Floor, Veenadhari, King Koti Road, Hyderguda, Hyderabad – 500 029. You can also email your CV to:swagati@hlfppt.org
www.hlfppt.org


Grants Administration Manager
HLFPPT
Location: Hyderabad

Infrastructure Professionals Enterprise (IPE) is a leading international development sector consultancy firm with offices in India and UK. IPE has been working with International support agencies like ADB, World Bank, DFID, USAID, JBIC, JICA, UNICEF, UNDP, DANIDA, African Capacity Building Foundation-Zimbabwe and GTZ across South Asia, South-East Asia, parts of Africa and Middle East. IPE brings with it experience of successfully implementing projects in India, Indonesia, Srilanka, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, Palestine, Jordan, Ghana, Bhutan, Vietnam and United Kingdom etc. Our pool of resources with staff strength of over 100 professionals and a database of over 300 experienced professionals bring together from diverse disciplines including architects and engineers, urban and regional planners, development experts, information technology experts, health and nutrition experts, environmental experts, sociologists, finance and institutional experts, economists, accountancy and management experts, sociologists, anthropologists, etc.

IPE offers exiting opportunities for world-class talent like you. If you think out-of-box and want to push the boundaries of excellence we are the preferred destination for expert solutions. You can expect to work on global full life cycle projects in a truly international environment.

Director Health & Health Sector Specialist
Position based at New Delhi

Essential:

•Knowledge of issues related to health and nutrition, gender, HIV/AIDS, women's health sexual and reproductive health issues etc.
•Demonstrated experience in consultancy background.
•Worked extensively at least 15-20 years within the healthcare industry.
•Experience in wining new business and answering tenders.
•Ability to develop, manages, and administer comprehensive programs.
•Have an ability to build strong and lasting relationships
•Able to negotiate internally to get best outcomes.
•Able to coach and mentor more junior consultants.
•Strong project and programme management skills.
•Experience in process design, business case development and organisation design.
•Skills and experience in managing staff and managing country offices.
•Advanced degree in health, population, demography, social sciences or related field.
•Experience in fundraising, donor relations, and strategy and proposal development.
•Must have a business development slant.
•Have an extensive exposure of working nationally and internationally for health issues with international donor agencies such as ADB, World Bank, UNICEF, DFID etc.

Task:

•Provide inspirational leadership to a team of 25-30 national staff and international consultants in implementing projects, ensuring high team performance and individual accountability.
•Generating new Business.
•Ensure rigorous adherence to the Project Cycle for ongoing health sector projects.
•Take a lead in building alliances, coalitions and networks for the sector based projects and advocacy, especially in relation to appropriate nutritional health, health funding strategies, and pro-poor focused projects etc.
•Play a lead role in coordination mechanisms to support the harmonisation of strategies and approaches in different regional project and the efficient use of collective resources.
•Commission externally-resourced research into health-related subjects, ensuring the outputs contribute to agreed national (and global) advocacy strategies
•Build strong working relations with Ministry of Health and Social Welfare officials at national and county levels, providing sound, evidence-based technical advice.

We also have positions opened for Programme Manager- Health; Programme Manager– Public Finance Management; Health Procurement Expert; Governance / Policy /OD Expert; Monitoring & Evaluation Expert; Rural Development Expert:

For further details of job description and application process please visit www.ipeglobal.com. Last date of sending profile is 25th March 2008.

IPE Global is an equal opportunity employer.

Position: Sr. Research Officer – Head Office
For: Population Services International (PSI)
Location: Delhi – HO
E. Mail: hrd@psi.org.in

Location FHP Core Office, Delhi HO
Reports to Senior Research Manager
Works with FHP Core team members
Supervises TBD
Level 8/ 10

Position summary

PSI is increasingly involved in the design and implementation of large scale communications campaigns in the areas of birth spacing, mother and child health, and HIV/AIDS prevention. Research is at the core of these activities. It guides program design and modification, and enables measurement of impact of interventions. PSI India’s research program draws on worldwide experience in social marketing and behavioral communications developed over many years. Tools such as the behavior change framework, “dashboard”, and log frames guide efforts to optimize the efficiency and cost effectiveness of our programs. An experienced research professional is sought to work for the family health program. Among his/her oversight will be to assist the supervisor in providing inputs to program design, monitoring and evaluation for a portfolio of health projects in several Indian states.

Responsibilities

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Assist in development of an appropriate dashboard for each program under FHP, and works with Supervisor to ensure appropriate use of the dashboard to guide programmatic decisions;
• Rationale project management through sourcing, managing and interpreting secondary level data on Demographic Health Survey (DHS), RCH, Census, CMIE, relevant research from national & international partner organizations;
• Supports the M&E of ongoing program activities through primary research which require drafting research brief, selection and monitoring of research agencies;
• Assists research agencies through the sharing of methods of data collection, field control, analysis and report production;
• Provides close monitoring of on-going research projects, to ensure that protocols are rigorously followed;
• Provide critical analysis of existing research. Perform quantitative data analysis, including complex multivariate analysis, using analysis tools like SPSS and/ or STATA.
• Perform qualitative data analysis using analysis tools like Atlas TI.
• Assist in preparation & delivery of presentations, summaries, reports, and graphics to internal as well as external audiences.

Support to Field
• Contribute where necessary in production of project plans and implementation
• Ensures high quality and timely technical input to field operations.

Essential Values, Behaviors and Skills
• Quantitative and qualitative research skills
• Keen intellect with strong analytical skills
• Ability to run and interpret statistical packages with confidence
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Ability to design and deliver interesting presentations and reports
• Ability to monitor the work of research agencies and hold them accountable for results and deadlines
• Ability to contribute in a collegial, team environment
• Willingness to be held accountable for results
• Commitment to improving the health and welfare of the poor;
• Highest integrity, maturity and professionalism;
• Ability to contribute in a collegial, team environment;

Qualification
• Masters degree in Social Science or Demography or Public Health
• 3-4 years of experience in quantitative & qualitative research
• Knowledge of Public Health is desirable
• Professional training in Research Methodology/ Population Studies will be treated as an additional qualification

The annual compensation competes with the best in the industry and is negotiable for candidates with exemplary achievements and experience.

To apply, send a CV with covering letter, names and addresses of two referees, to Population Services International
E.mail: hrd@psi.org.in

Contact Number: 011- 26278379/4053231.

Note: Mention the code “Sr. Research Officer – Head Office” as the subject line of your mail while applying for the job.

Hivos
is seeking a
Junior Programme Officer

Hivos is a non-governmental organisation, rooted in the Netherlands and guided by humanist values, that wants to contribute to a free, fair and sustainable world where citizens, women and men, have equal access to resources, opportunities and markets and can participate actively and equally in decision making processes that determine their lives, their society and their future. Hivos' basic commitment is to poor and marginalised people - and their organisations - in countries of the global South. A sustainable improvement of their situation is the ultimate benchmark for the work and efforts of Hivos. The empowerment of women in order to achieve gender equality is a primary directive in Hivos' policy. To that end Hivos offers financial and political support for civil organizations and initiatives that share Hivos' goals. In addition to funding, Hivos is networking, lobbying and sharing knowledge in the national and international arena as well as in The Netherlands.

Hivos’ India Regional Office, based in Bangalore, is seeking a Junior Programme Officer. The Junior Programme Officer works under the guidance of Programme Officers. The Junior Programme Officer will be appointed for a maximum period of two years. The position is meant to give young professionals who have just graduated the opportunity to gain professional experience.

Main Responsibilities

1. Assist the Programme Officers (PO) in developing and managing their portfolios, and in mobilizing financial resources.
2. Assist the Director and Deputy Director of the Regional Office in strategic planning and reviews.

Specific Tasks

a) Project Management and Administration
i. Support POs in programme management.
ii. Assist POs in organizing evaluations, consultancies, and meetings
iii. Support POs in preparing concept notes, applications and proposals for fundraising
iv. Support PO in preparing reports to Hivos’ donors
v. Conduct desk research on sector development and funding opportunities

b) Personal development
i. Participate in limited duty trips within India to the extent deemed relevant by RO management
ii. Opportunity to attend relevant workshops, seminars and trainings in India

Qualifications

Hivos is looking for a young person (m/f), with excellent analytical abilities and preferably with relevant work experience. Age: 27 or below. We are especially interested in candidates who have recently completed postgraduation in a relevant field, such as rural management, sociology, social work, economics, or development studies. Candidates should be well organized, diligent, hard working and with excellent team player skills. They should show initiative, be motivated, have the ability to work under high pressure to meet deadlines, and be able to work independently on the basis of broad instructions. Applicants should be fully computer literate in MSOffice and have affinity with financial reporting. Demonstrable writing skills in English are a prerequisite. A competency test will be part of the selection procedure. Candidates are expected to have affinity to Hivos core values. The function is Bangalore-based, but may include limited travel within India (max. 1-2 duty trips per year). The contract will be for a period of one year and can be extended for another year if performance is satisfactory. The first year includes a three-month probation period.

Women are encouraged to apply.

Deadline for applications: 7 April 2008

To send a well motivated application letter stating why you would be suited for the position, along with the names of three referees and your updated CV, write to: hrd.hivos.jpo@gmail.com. All applications received will be acknowledged.

Further information on Hivos: www.hivos.nl/english

India HIV/AIDS Alliance
invites
talented professionals to join our expanding team in Delhi

Senior Programme Officer – Monitoring & Evaluation
(Full-time)

Gross Salary ranging from Rs. 6,60,041/- p.a. to 742,883 p.a.

Established in 1999, the India HIV/AIDS Alliance is a partnership of organisations and communities working towards a shared vision of supporting an effective, sustainable and comprehensive response to reducing the spread of HIV and meeting the challenges of AIDS in India. With a national Secretariat in Delhi, it comprises five lead partner NGOs and their networks of over 110 community-based NGOs/CBOs across four States – Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Manipur and Maharashtra.

To meet the demands of organizational expansion, the Alliance is looking for a Senior Programme Officer : Monitoring & Evaluation who will be responsible for providing support in developing, implementing and utilising effective M&E systems and tools across Alliance’s programmes in India. S/he will also provide advice and support to Alliance India’s network of state level principal partner NGOs, their programmes & implementing partners; supporting and managing monitoring and evaluation programme development and collaborating external organisations in M&E and operations research.

S/he should be well organised, accurate with very good analytical skills and strong in MIS, data collection and analysis. S/he should also demonstrate sound experience and understanding of providing technical and capacity building support to organisations at the community level in addition to having experience of line managing small teams. The candidate should also have excellent communication, presentation skills. S/he should have excellent computer and inter-personal skills. The candidate should be willing to travel extensively to programme areas within India and for overseas assignments.

We are looking for a confident, dynamic self starter who has at least 7 years of relevant experience in public health or development sectors in monitoring and evaluation, operations research or other quantitative/qualitative research methodologies. The successful candidate must possess Masters level academic qualification in relevant subject, particularly in social sciences with sound knowledge and understanding of the principles of effective monitoring and evaluation.

Fluency in English and Hindi language is essential. Fluency in any other Indian languages (especially Tamil, Telegu or Marathi) would be of added value.

The position requires a strong commitment to HIV/AIDS and sexual and reproductive health and NGO activities in India, and a strong interest in and understanding of the relevant issues.

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should send their resume along with a note in not more than 500 words stating why you think you are most suitable for the advertised position to the below given address before closing date.

Please also mention your current salary and expected salary in the covering letter. Applications can also be sent by e-mail. Please indicate the title of the post applied for on the envelope/subject line.

India HIV/AIDS Alliance
Second Floor, Kushal House, 39 Nehru Place, New Delhi 110 019
Tel: (011) 4163 3081
Email: recruit@allianceindia.org
Website: www.aidsalliance.org

For more information on the work of the Alliance, visit our website on: www.aidsalliance.org

Closing date for receipt of complete applications: 28 March, 2008

We are not able to notify all applicants. Shortlisted candidates will be notified within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Qualified and experienced people living with HIV are encouraged to apply.

Sr. Programme Manager- Climate Change & Energy

WWF India, the country’s largest environmental conservation NGO with a national branch network is looking for individuals with exceptional resourcefulness and commitment to work in the conservation sector to lead the Energy Policy work of our Climate and Energy Programme.

A challenging, constructive, science-based organization, WWF-India has been engaged in environmental conservation in the country, since 1969. Part of a WWF global network, the organization has a wide portfolio of projects and programmes in India contributing to the ecological security of the country to build a future in which humans can live in harmony with nature.

WWF-India is increasingly responding to the emerging environment challenges of climate change and energy for which, we are looking for recruiting a Sr. Programme Manager, Climate Change & Energy at New Delhi.

Job Profile:

The position is for WWF India’s work in the emerging thematic areas of water–energy co-management, energy efficiency, renewable energy and business & industry engagement. The main focus of work is to:-

A. Coordinate and implement WWF India’s existing and new initiatives on energy with a primary focus on energy policy issues and the water-energy nexus.
B. Provide ongoing support to the Programme Director and Head of the Climate Change and Energy Programme to develop and implement an overall energy-related programme of work.
C. Engage with the WWF International network on the emerging global initiative on energy efficiency at a programme and policy level.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the emerging work on energy efficiency, targeting key consumer products; design the scope of work and future plans for expansion of energy efficiency
• Coordinate the energy component of the project addressing, water energy co-management in agriculture, urban cities and industries; monitor programme development and ensure timely delivery of outcomes.
• Develop the renewable energy work within WWF India with emphasis on implementation of pilot decentralized renewable energy projects.
• Develop a policy/advocacy strategy for influencing government and Business & Industry on energy issues.
• Coordinate project activities, including coordinating with external consultants, third party meetings, events to ensure timely reports on progress achieved.
• Within WWF network, seek to ensure highest quality of servicing of the agreement is carried out and an appropriate level of communications is maintained with the Partner, in line with any project planning and monitoring tools agreed between WWF India and the Partner. Proactively propose changes to monitoring procedures, where necessary.
• Identify and facilitate local level partnership development. Take a lead on establishing and facilitating networks to promote climate & energy scenarios.

Desired Candidate Profile:
• Masters in Rural Development/Energy/Environment/Management. A degree, preferably in the field of climate change and energy, environmental studies, will be an advantage.
• Minimum eight years experience in the field of energy/environment and experience of working with stakeholders in government, industry and/or rural sector. Experience in an international network handling Energy Policy will be a plus point.
• Strong diplomatic skills; thoroughness and attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to work independently; and strong interpersonal and communication skills in a multicultural environment.
• The suitable candidate will have the ability to network alliances and to create a cooperative environment, with capacity to thrive on, and learn from, diverse opinions.
• The candidate must be energetic, proactive and capable of working positively in a team; should be creative and problem-solving oriented and sensitive to political issues.
• Fluency in English is essential. Candidates must have strong interest in conservation and willingness to travel within India and internationally.

Remuneration: Negotiable and depends on the candidate’s experience levels and the overall WWF-India salary structure. WWF-India does not provide housing, telephone or vehicle facilities.

Interested candidates, with relevant qualifications and leadership skills should apply by 31st March, 2008, giving full details regarding compensation received in the present and previous assignments, expected salary, and three references to:

Director-HR & Manpower Development, WWF-INDIA,
172-B, Lodi Estate, New Delhi 110 003
Ph. 4150 4815-19
Email: hr@wwfindia.net

Hivos
is seeking a
Programme Officer
Gender, Women & Development and ICT & Media

Hivos is a non-governmental organisation, rooted in the Netherlands and guided by humanist values, that wants to contribute to a free, fair and sustainable world where citizens, women and men, have equal access to resources, opportunities and markets and can participate actively and equally in decision making processes that determine their lives, their society and their future. Hivos' basic commitment is to poor and marginalised people - and their organisations - in countries of the global South. A sustainable improvement of their situation is the ultimate benchmark for the work and efforts of Hivos. The empowerment of women in order to achieve gender equality is a primary directive in Hivos' policy. To that end Hivos offers financial and political support for civil organizations and initiatives that share Hivos' goals. In addition to funding, Hivos is networking, lobbying and sharing knowledge in the national and international arena as well as in The Netherlands.

Hivos’ India Regional Office, based in Bangalore, is seeking a Programme Officer with specific qualifications in Gender, Women and Development and/or ICT and Media.

Main Responsibilities

1. Programme management;
2. Capacity building of partner organizations;
3. Development of relevant initiatives in partnership with other stakeholders;
4. Contribution to Hivos’ overall organizational and policy development.

Specific Tasks

a) Related to programme management
i. Operationalizing policies: Identifying and assessing potential partner organisations and their programmes
ii. Processing proposals from existing and new partner organizations, including direct and indirect support for improving proposal quality, and preparing Organisational Assessments and contract agreements
iii. Monitoring partners including routine correspondence, field visits, and progress reports
iv. Supporting partners in effort to strengthen their internal organisations and networks
v. Final assessment and approval of progress reports, financial statements and audit reports
vi. Maintaining proper project and sector files and documents
vii. Organising external evaluations and consultancy missions including identifying and contracting evaluators / consultants, drafting TORs, informing partners, assessing evaluation reports.
viii. Drafting progress / final reports to Hivos’ back donors

b) Related to capacity building
i. Identifying capacity building requirements of partner organisations, drafting TORs, selecting, contracting and monitoring consultants providing technical assistance to partner organisations

c) Related to partnerships and sector coordination
i. Profiling Hivos within the sector
ii. Fundraising
iii. Liaising with Hivos’ back donors
iv. Facilitating cooperation between Hivos partners and other Indian and international civil society organizations
v. Participating in relevant sector networks of national and international NGOs and government
vi. Building relationships with other donors and the corporate sector

d) Related to institutional matters
i. Contributing to Hivos publications and reports
ii. Organising occasional in-house and external seminars, workshops and consultations as well as other knowledge-sharing related initiatives.
iii. Contributing to programme highlights, institutional planning exercises including mid-term review and end-of-term review.
iv. Contributing to regional and sectoral policies of Hivos

Qualifications

• Sound development perspective, with an understanding of the development sector in India, and excellent analytical abilities.
• Excellent knowledge of and experience in the policy areas, Gender, Women & Development, and ICT & Media.
• At least 3 – 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Capacity for independent decision-making and taking end-line responsibility
• Ability to translate generic sector policies into realistic initiatives in the Indian context.
• Candidates should be well organized, diligent, show initiative, be able to work under high pressure to meet deadlines, able to work as a member of a team, and be prepared to travel extensively and frequently within and outside India (including in rural areas).
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written, in English; knowledge of Hindi and Kannada/Tamil/Telugu desirable
• Planning, monitoring and evaluation skills
• Computer skills are a pre-requisite.
• Desirable: Exposure and/or work experience in rural India; specific experience with gender and organizational change, political participation of women, violence against women, innovative and strategic use of ICTs in the development sector, FOSS, use of ICT in the context of RTI.
• Educational qualifications: Master’s degree in Development Studies, Women’s Studies, Sociology or equally relevant education.

Women are encouraged to apply.

Deadline for applications: 7 April 2008

To send a well motivated application letter stating why you would be suited for the position, along with names of three referees and your updated CV, write to: hrd.hivos.po@gmail.com. All applications received will be acknowledged.

Further information on Hivos: www.hivos.nl/english

Lok Prerna is a non-profit philanthropic voluntary organisation of youths committed to work at grass root level, with headquarters at Baidyanath Dham Deoghar in the state of Jharkhand. We have been engaged in the multifaceted developmental activities since 1991 in five most backward districts namely Deoghar, Dumka,Jamtara, Giridih and Pakur of Jharkhand state.

We are implementing different projects on health,women and child rights, livelihood with support of both goverment and international funding agencies.
For implementing our projects we invites applications for the following post based at Deoghar.

1. Project Manager

Desirable Qualities: Team Leader, innovator, ability to do multitasking, good communication (oral/written) skills, ability to represent organization, proposal development and reporting.

Eligibility / Experience: MSW/Master in Social Science. Experience of atleast three years in Health, Hygine, water and sanitation will be prefered.

Post: 2 (Based in Santhal Pargana)


2. Documentation officer

Desirable Qualities: Team worker, analysis of programmes, ability to see changes and record, documentation, data entry, proficiency in computer allications.

Eligibility / Experience: MSW/Master in Social science. 2-3 yrs exp. Fresher may apply

Post: 1 (Based in Santhal Pargana)

3. Accountant

Eligibility:
• B. Com. (or equivalent ) or higher degree
• Proficiency in accounts related soft wares
• Minimum 2 years of working experience including 1 year with NGOs
• Proficiency in oral and written Hindi and English

Experience in management information systems (MIS) and SHG accounts will be added advantage.

Post: 2 (Based in Santhal Pargana)

4. Field Supervisor

Desirable Qualities: Team worker, ability to analyze and solve the field level problems, Can do survey, reporting and represent the organisation.

Eligibility / Experience: Graduate in any stream. 2-3 yrs exp. Fresher may apply

Post: 8 (Based in Santhal Pargana)

Interested candidates can mail their detailed CV by 25th of March 2008 with covering letter at LOK PRERNA, Aarti Bhawan, Court Road, Deoghar, Jharkhand. Shortlisted candidates will be informed via mail by 28th of March and they have to appear for interview on 30th March 2008 at Deoghar office.

For any clarification mail us to lokprerna_skk@yahoo.co.uk or info@lokprerna.org. or contact Mr. Bilas 9234461011.

Various Positions
Lok Prerna
Location: Deoghar
Last Date: March 25, 2008
Email: lokprerna_skk@yahoo.co.uk

Dhara is Working in Western Rajasthan from 17 years on Health, Water, environment, Livelihood issues with a vision “to create exploitation free society on the principle of social justice and gender equality”.

Its mission is to improve the living condition of women by strengthening there livelihood, health and education; enabling them to build accessibility and control over issues affecting their lives.

Dhara is presently Implementing a three years project on “Enhancing livelihoods of Women embroiders of Barmer” supported by the Industries department. Government of Rajasthan.

Dhara is currently recruiting a team of suitably qualified, skilled, committed and likeminded professionals for:-

Job Title: - Marketing executives 2

Job descriptions
• Market research and linkage building for barmer embroidery projects with big retailers, exporters in India and abroad
• Come out with the marketing strategy for the project
• Generate marketing orders as per production requirement
• Co-ordinate with production head and designer for market trends, quality requirement and timely production
• Create and maintain a database of Buyers/ exporters/ retailers/ relevant vendors
• Networking with other market players
• Come out with the calendar potential exhibitions/ fairs and confirm participation.
• Follow up of creditors for timely payments.
• Creation of a marketing team from the villagers
• Preparation weekly, monthly, quarterly, half yearly-yearly plans and timely submission to reporting officer

Desired profile
• MBA/ MSW with marketing or rural marketing stream having at least two years relevant experience in hand embroidery/ appliqué related sectors.
• Should be willing to undertake extensive outstation travel as required
• Computer skills and English speaking mandatory.

All application should reach us before 25th march 2008 at
dharasansthan1@rediffmail.com

Marketing Executive - 2
Dhara Sansthan
Location: Barmer
Last Date: March 27, 2008

Exciting opportunities in
Public Health Management Institute (PHMI) and CDC Collaborative projects, Andhra Pradesh

U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC)/Global AIDS Program-India and PHMI invite highly motivated professionals to take key positions in Public Health Field Leader Fellowship (PHFLF).

Public Health Field Leader Fellowship (PHFLF) intends to enhance an optimum professional competence among working professionals in the field of public health, social sciences and medicine. With this vision, the US. Government’s Centers for Disease Control/Global AIDS Program (GAP)/PEPFAR, in collaboration with the Public Health Management Institute (PHMI), initiated the first hands-on public health field leader fellowship to maximize the HIV prevention capacity of individuals and their institutions (inclusive of government agencies, private, and non-profit organizations).

Position: Deputy Fellowship Directors (for MENTORSIP & TECHNICAL FACULTIES)
No. of positions: Full-time: 3
Locación: Hyderabad (6/1-126,127/4 Padma rao Nagar, Secunderabad.500025)

Deputy Fellowship Directors (DFD) are expected be the guide & advisor to the fellows facilitating the self learning process to ensure that each fellow receives optimum gains out of the fellowship program and contributes to shape up the career goals and expectations of the fellow-assigned in the field of Public Health and HIV prevention in India. S/he will guide the fellow on the project work during the course of the year long fellowship as well as in reporting / documenting. Will also provide periodical progress report on the fellows/facilitate academic grading process of the fellows. S/he will also be a faculty/resource for the fellowship contact sessions as well as in standardizing the curriculum, training resource material.

Eligibility criteria:
Essential
• Post graduates / doctorate in the field of preventive and social medicine; social sciences; communication / journalism; bio-statistics and epidemiology; behavioral sciences and other related discipline
• Efficiency in computer skills; MS office packages and internet
• Grass-roots as well as higher level experience with remarkable/outstanding achievements in the given field
• Experience of imparting mentorship on public health and HIV/AIDS related issues
• Excellent Communication Skills (English, preferably Hindi or other regional languages of TN, AP and KA ) both written as well as verbal
• Willingness to travel extensively, for southern states as well other parts of the country

Desirable
• Public Health Sector Professionals: working with government/ Non Govt./ Private sectors
• Academicians / Teachers
• Experts in the field of HIV/AIDS and or engaged in community health related training and capacity building of NGO/Government sectors

Compensation package will match with the best in the field. The positions are open for highly self-motivated, hard-working, energetic and creative individuals keen on working in public health settings. Applicants should have the ability to work in teams and for long hours.

PHMI is an equal opportunity employer. No telephone inquiry would be entertained. Interested candidates should send their detailed resumes (with two recent photographs) explaining their earlier related experiences to: The Director; Public Health Management Institute (PHMI)
6-1-126&127/1, Padmarao Nagar, Secunderabad, AP/India- 500 025
E-mail: sam.phmi@gmail.com ;drkuga@yahoo.com
Last date for application: 25th Mar 08

Action for Food Production (AFPRO) is a national level, non-governmental, socio-technical development organisation, with Christian inspiration, working for the rural poor in India since 1966. It works with technical and social interventions mainly in the field of Natural Resources Management (NRM) areas like Forestry, Watershed Management, Fisheries, Livestock & sustainable Livelihood and Rural Energy Programmes. AFPRO dedicates itself to its mission of alleviating rural poverty by promoting and working through voluntary organisations. AFPRO’s Head Office is located at New Delhi and covers most parts of the country through its 9 Field Offices located in various states of the country. For more details about the organization please visit www.afpro.org.

Position – Human Resource Executive
Based at - AFPRO, New Delhi

Functions

Management, Formulation, Implementation of Policies and best practices, Personnel and Staff Welfare,

Responsibilities

1. Advise on matters pertaining to Personnel
2. Work closely with all departments and field offices and evaluate present policies, advise and develop/ modify policies pertaining to Personnel and ensure gender jequity
3. Ensure adherence to policies, systems and procedures
4. Maintain records of leave, LTA, etc
5. Maintain, update renew all insurance policies of staff on regular basis
6. Develop system of staff induction/ staff exit
7. Ensure staff appraisal is done periodically
8. Advertise positions and arrange interviews
9. Any other work that may be assigned by the Head – Administration periodically

Desirable Qualification

1. Graduate in any discipline
2. Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent

Desirable Experience

At least one year experience in Human Resource Management

Other Desirable Skills

1. Strong computer Skills
2. Team Player and persuasive and amiable
3. Good presentation skills in English
4. Knowledge of Hindi and additional languages would be an advantage
5. Sustained positive attitude
6. Ability to work with minimum supervision
7. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Salary will commensurate with experience and educational background.

The position is on contract for a period of 4 years and renewable based on the individual performance and organizational requirement.

Interested candidates may send their resume along with an application addressed to the Executive Director, AFPRO and email to jobs@afpro.org or by post/courier to Action for Food Production, 25/1A, D Block, Institutional Area, Pankha Road, Janakpuri, New Delhi - 110058. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Last date for submission of application is - 30 March 2008

Women Candidates are encouraged to apply

Human Resource Executive
Action for Food Production (AFPRO)
Location: New Delhi
Last Date: March 30, 2008

The services of the Supervision Contractor shall cover the activities of supervision and administration of the Belgrade By-pass Section A works contract that will be in accordance to FIDIC regulations and EIB/EBRD requirements. The Section A is about 9.7 km and total length of the planned structures (on interchanges only) is about 4.7 km. The construction works are to be carried out under supervision of this Contract shall include but not be limited to the following:
• Construction of new road, approximate length of 9.7 km;
• Construction of interchanges in Dobanovci with E70 (partly constructed from 2000 – 2005) and in Batajnica with E75;
• Connection road in between.


The RESIDENT ENGINEER shall be responsible for managing the supervision team supervising the concurrent execution of the two Works Contracts.
Qualification and skills: University degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent. Post Graduation Diploma or relevant specialisation in the field of roads, highways and motorways, or Project Management will be treated as an advantage.
General experience: Preferably 15 years or minimum 5 years of experience in the field of highways and motorways constructions.
Specific experience: Preferably 10 years spent acting in a senior managerial position in the supervision of construction of roads and highways projects. Must have supervised, whilst is a similar managerial position, at least two roads construction projects under YELLOW FIDIC General Conditions of Contract.


Road Resident Engineers - Belgrade Bypass
Tecnica y Proyectos SA (TYPSA)
Location: Belgrade
Last Date: March 20, 2008
Email: dmoreno@typsa.es

FINCA International, one of the world's leading microfinance institutions, provides financial services to more than 600,000 clients through 21 wholly-owned and operated subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America and the Greater Middle East. Currently FINCA International is looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for FINCA Haiti, to be based in Port-au-Prince (location until end of 2007: Les Cayes). The CFO is directly responsible for managing all finance and accounting activities of FINCA Haiti, and supervises its entire finance staff. S/he will ensure that the finance activities will support FINCA Haiti in pursuing its mission with a minimum of risk and a maximum of efficiency. As a member of the Management Team/Board, s/he shares responsibility for the overall performance and activities of FINCA Haiti, and participates in making decisions on material issues.

Ideal profile:
- Degree in Accounting with CPA/ACCA or Chartered Accountancy equivalent required, Master’s Degree is preferred,
- Minimum experience of 5 years,
- International experience desirable, exposure working in the region an asset,
- Extensive experience in best-practice financial management of a company, desirably a bank or other regulated financial institution, experience working for the big 4 audit firms an asset,
- Financial analysis-long/med/short term financial planning,
- Experience working with US GAAP or IAS,
- Demonstrated abilities in budget preparation and management and general ledger management,
- Treasury management,
- Thorough understanding of operational risk of a financial institution,
- Experience in headquarters and branch back office operations
- Proficient in MS Office suite, good understanding of IT issues and the role and possibilities of IT in financial management, familiarity with implementing and working with complex integrated management information and accounting systems (including database management),
- Fluency in French, Creole an asset.

Please apply online at www.villagebanking.org (careers section).

FINCA International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
FINCA Haiti
Location: Port-au-Prince
Last Date: March 31, 2008

Executive Director
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
New York City or Washington, DC
Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Location: New York City or Washington, DC
Contact: Interested candidates should forward letter and resume to:
Alan Acosta and Paula Redd Zeman
Search Committee Co-Chairs
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
executivesearch@thetaskforce.org

The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, which builds the political strength of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community at the local, state and national level, is seeking an Executive Director (ED). The Task Force has six offices nationwide, a budget of nearly $10 million and staff of 54. As part of a broader social justice movement, we work to create a nation that respects the diversity of human expression and identity and creates opportunity for all.

The ED serves as spokesperson, primary fundraiser, administrator and leader of the organization; provides guidance to Board of Directors in establishing policies, strategies and decision-making; maintains relationships with LGBT stakeholders, other organizations and political and community leaders; directs the preparation and administration of the annual budget; manages development staff in creation and implementation of an annual fundraising plan including major donors, events, grants, membership, corporate sponsorship, institutional and planned giving.

Required knowledge, skills and attributes include knowledge of, and comfort with, issues of importance to LGBT community, and the ability to: be an effective leader; communicate clearly and effectively; fundraise; implement policies and procedures for organization; establish and maintain effective working relationships; identify challenges and opportunities and formulate realistic strategies; comprehend, analyze and interpret policies, legislation and laws affecting the LGBT community; and assign and supervise the work of professional, administrative and clerical staff. Also required: experience in budget and fiscal management; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of administration, management, and supervision; skill in the use of computer systems and applications; initiative, imagination, tact, diplomacy, integrity and sound professional judgment; and shared values with the Task Force and a strong belief in the organization’s mission.

Required Minimum Experience: Either Bachelor’s Degree and ten years of experience in executive administration or a Master’s Degree and five years related experience; experience in fundraising from a variety of funding sources, fiscal management, staff management, the workings of a non-profit organization including, but not limited to, board governance, developing and implementing strategic plans, visionary thinking and working effectively in political contexts. Please see full position description at http://www.thetaskforce.org/about_us/employment/exec_director

Region
Mid-Atlantic, North East

Function
Executive, Major Gifts

Industry
Non-profit, Gay/Lesbian/B/T, Civil Rights