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Director of the Research Office
Trace Foundation
Location: New York City, NY, USA
Last Date: April 13, 2009
Email: interns@trace.org

Director of the Research Office

Trace Foundation is a non-profit organization headquartered in New York City. The Foundation funds and implements initiatives related to social, cultural, education, health, economic, and environmental development in Tibetan communities in the Southwest and Northwest regions of China including Qinghai Province, Sichuan Province, Gansu Province, and the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). The Foundation is dedicated to finding sustainable ways to meet the challenges of these unique communities while respecting traditional ways of life.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of the Research Office will be responsible for the overall management of the Research Office.

Trace Foundation’s Research Office aims to contribute to the advancement of knowledge regarding Tibetan communities in China, and the complexities of the ongoing modernization process. It assists with facilitating the use of applied research in development and cultural maintenance work. The Research Office supports the overall mission of the Foundation and the continued refinement of its strategies by developing a better understanding of development, economic, social, cultural, and other relevant theories and practices applicable to the Tibetan areas of China. The Office creates original research resources for the Foundation as well as for public access. It supports debate and theoretical discussion inside and outside the Foundation with the purpose of identifying sustainable and culturally relevant developments models.

In this role, the Director of the Research Office will direct and supervise the day-to-day operations of the Research Office. This includes:

Overall
• Identify priorities and coordinate the development of relevant research work and theoretical inquiries;
• Assists with the application of relevant research in Trace Foundation’s development and cultural maintenance work;
• Develop annual and triennial work-plan and relevant budgets for the Research Office;
• Manage and supervise Research Office staff and interns;
• Work with program coordinators and other project staff on the professional development of Foundation staff;
• Improve the information sharing system for both internal and external usage;
• Liaise and cooperate with other offices as required;

Projects
• Plan, organize and facilitate public events such as roundtable discussions, seminars and conferences;
• Develop and supervise both internal and public publications such as the Foundation Research Series, ad hoc reports, event proceedings, research findings, and annual analysis reports;
• Develop and implement Trace Foundation’s Research Fellowship Program;
• Coordinate the development of the research database;
• Oversee the acquisition and provision of timely information and analysis on global as well as local policies, initiatives, projects, theories and practices relevant to the different sectors where the Foundation works;
• Coordinate the provision of background information to project staff;
• Coordinate the development of translation and transliteration standards;

Other
• Participate in key conferences and report to staff on findings;
• Participate in Foundation-wide initiatives as appropriate;
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:

• A PhD or equivalent background in anthropology, education, development, Asian studies, economics, history, international affairs, geography, or other relevant fields;
• Be a dedicated scholar with demonstrated excellence in scholarship and research with specific regional focus on Western China and/or Himalayan regions;
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• A commitment to and understanding of Tibetan culture;
• Have experience in designing, directing, and conducting research and/or development projects in Western China and/or Himalayan regions ;
• Be fluent in written and spoken English;
• Have good knowledge of Tibetan and/or Chinese language (at least one required);
• Have excellent computer and internet resource skills;

Personal characteristics – “soft skills”
• Ability to direct and coordinate research teams
• Have excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Proactive role in problem solving
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments
• Be a team player.

For consideration, please send your CV and cover letter to Trace Foundation, 132 Perry Street, NYC, NY 10014 or interns@trace.org. Attn: Director of the Research Office

Program Officer for HIV/AIDS
IMA World Health
Location: New Windsor, MD, USA
Email: hr@imaworldhealth.org

Program Officer for HIV/AIDS

IMA World Health, a non-profit organization providing healthcare service and supplies through direct provision and by building and strengthening health care systems in developing regions of the world, seeks a professional with knowledge and experience in organizing and coordinating the technical, administrative, logistical and managerial support for project implementation and program development.

The responsibilities include monitoring the progress of current projects, providing assistance with future development, identifying opportunities, participating with preparation and management of budgets, and preparing proposals and assessments. The Program Officer works as part of the Program team to meet field needs for program development and technical support. Requirements include: Master’s Level degree in health or related field; MPH preferred; minimum three years proven experience working in international public health. International travel required (25% of time). FT position with excellent benefits. EOE. Ranked by Forbes magazine as one of the 20 most efficient large charities in the U.S.

Send resume and salary requirements before March 1 by email to hr@imaworldhealth.org; or by mail to: AVPHR; IMA World Health; PO Box 429; New Windsor MD 21776; or by Fax 410-635-8726.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Senior Medical Associate
PROGRAM: Fistula Care
REPORTS TO: Clinical Director
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
UNION AFFLIATION: Union

EngenderHealth works to improve the health and well-being of people in the poorest communities of the world. We do this by sharing our expertise in sexual and reproductive health and transforming the quality of health care. We promote gender equity, advocate for sound practices and policies, and inspire people to assert their rights to better, healthier lives. Working in partnership with local organizations, we adapt our work in response to local needs.

The Fistula Care Project is a USAID-funded cooperative agreement managed by EngenderHealth. Its objectives are to increase access to fistula prevention, repair and rehabilitation services.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Medical Associate works with the Fistula Care Project team and country program directors and staff to set strategic directions, develop, implement and evaluate fistula programs at the country level. This position will take the lead on the development and implementation of prevention and reintegration strategies, under the guidance of the Clinical Director and in consultation with the core team, country program staff, and counterparts. In addition, the staff member in this position will design, implement and evaluate global activities relating to quality improvement. Other activities relating to safe motherhood programs may be assigned as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. In consultation with the Clinical Director, provide guidance on the development of strategies, implementation and evaluation of prevention and reintegration activities for fistula programs.
2. Provide programming and technical assistance to country programs in program design including site assessments, implementation and monitoring and evaluation.
3. Guide and monitor project performance related to prevention, reintegration activities, and quality improvement.
4. Provide programmatic and training support to the fistula care community component for prevention and reintegration.
5. Design and conduct training programs in collaboration with country staff on fistula prevention and reintegration, and quality improvement.
6. Assist in the design and implementation of operations research activities on prevention and reintegration in collaboration with the Fistula Care M, E, & R Director.
7. Serve as a liaison with partnering institutions and collaborators related to the project’s activities.
8. Represent the project at meetings and professional conferences
9. Other duties as assigned


EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
• Certified Nurse/midwife or Physician
• Graduate degree in public health or related field or equivalent experience
• Ten years experience in sexual and reproductive health or related areas working in Africa or providing technical assistance to African institutions.
• Work experience in safe motherhood programs preferred
• Design, implementation, and follow-up of training activities
• French language skills highly desired

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Ability to work in teams, manage multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work cross culturally
• Demonstrated ability to plan, design,facilitate, and evaluate training, including curriculum development or instructional design on areas such as FP/RH counseling, infection prevention and quality improvement
• Excellent oral communication and writing skills in English and preferably in French, as well as presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and liaise with representatives of various levels of government and civil society
• Demonstrated ability to monitor expenditures and work with budgets
• Computer literate, with knowledge of Windows applications
• Willingness to travel/work in the resource-constrained settings 25% of the time
• Sense of humor.

To apply for this position, please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to hrinfo@engenderhealth.org and add “Sr. Medical Associate, Fistula” to the subject line.

EngenderHealth is organized in teams, with each team managed by a program manager. As a result, additional duties may be assigned to this position; responsibilities changed or deleted based on team assignments and re-structuring; and direct supervisor is subject to change. Decisions regarding applications for this position and employment at EngenderHealth should be based on this information.

Senior Associate – Behavior Change Communication Specialist
Abt Associates, Inc.
Location: USA
Last Date: October 16, 2008

Senior Associate – Behavior Change Communication Specialist
Abt Associates, Inc.


We are seeking a Senior Associate to help lead and manage Behavior Change Communication (BCC) strategies in a variety of global and bilateral projects throughout the developing world. Senior Associates have annual revenue goals that can range from $1-3 million.

Responsibilities would include:

• Applying BCC skills to solve public health problems in areas such as reproductive health, HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and avian influenza (40%)
• Managing procurements for research, advertising and promotion services (20%)
• Managing project budgets and deliverables (10%)
• Providing BCC oversight and quality assurance (10%)
• Developing BCC skills in other staff members (10%)
• Contributing to new business development efforts (10%)
Approximately 30% international travel would be required.


Skills Required:

Masters Degree and 13- 15 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of experience and education. Must demonstrate expertise in applying behavior change theories and models to solve complex public health problems. In addition we are seeking candidates who have:

• Ability to apply BCC principles to areas beyond public health
• Proven track record designing, implementing and evaluating behavior change strategies in developing country settings using mass media, community level channels and interpersonal communication. Information communication and technology expertise [e.g. handheld devices, web-based channels] preferred
• Ability to conduct BCC needs assessments, contract with support agencies such as research companies and advertising agencies, coordinate BCC plans/ strategies with multiple stakeholders
• Experience working/living in developing country environments; Africa and Asia experience preferred
• Fluency in English and at least one other language (Spanish, Hindi or Arabic preferred)

Please apply online at: www.abtassociates.com

Project Director
ICF International / International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program (ITVERP)
Location: Northwest Washington DC
Last Date: October 22, 2008

ICF International seeks a project manager to work in our social services and community development practices in the field of international terrorism, a victim of the reimbursement program (ITVERP). This position is to our clients in the north-west of Washington, DC.

The project manager will be responsible for processing incoming compensation for the victims of the applications development and maintenance of victims of the database, collecting victim inspection of the goods, if the current management services, including monitoring the case, mail information, collect information and develop ITVERP annual report to Congress, as well as other assistance to victims of international terrorism.
Obligations may also include, but are not limited to specific recommendations for compensation of victims of the recommendation (s) written report of the Director of the Office for Victims of Crimes.

The successful candidate must have experience in the following areas:
• Services
• Compensation for victims
• response to the victims, their families and victims of terrorism and mass casualties
• victims and family outreach
• Case management
• Work with multiple-cultural population
• Work with multiple language population
• International Management Program
• the management of claims
• Project Management
• consulting contract

The position requires a bachelor degree or in the social sciences. Project Director should have 8-10 years experience. Close customer contact requires a high level of customer service, as well as oral and written communication. Project Director must be experienced and able to cope effectively with customers at all levels, including senior managers who have experience leading and participating in the process.

U.S. citizenship is not required.
ICF International offers an excellent benefits package and competitive wages.

To apply, send a cover letter, summary and salary requirements to HTTPS://jobs.icfi.com/viewjob.html?erjob=22543&eresc=devnetjobs
ICF International of equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Associate Vice President, Livelihoods
Save the Children (U.S.)
Location: Washington, DC, USA
Last Date: July 25, 2008

Save the Children, the leading relief and development agency which strives to improve the lives of women and children in need around the world and throughout the United States, would like to hear from you. We are seeking a strong Associate Vice President, Livelihoods (AVP) to join our International Program Leadership team.


The AVP will champion and guide Save the Children's global work in livelihoods, which aims to ensure that children benefit from household food and economic security in development, transition, and emergency settings. The AVP will set strategic direction and advocacy priorities, promote technical quality standards, and develop key relationships with Country Offices, members of the International Save the Children Alliance, donors, and other partners to advance and expand our work for children. S/he will also develop funding to grow the portfolio and staff in order to achieve goals set out in Save the Children’s strategic plan. Reporting to the Vice President, International Program Leadership, the AVP will drive results and accountability for agency livelihood initiatives as a member of our International Program Leadership senior management team.

Ideal candidates should possess a Masters’ degree, Ph.D. preferred, plus 10-15 years’ relevant experience overseas and in management roles. Broad knowledge of and experience in the food security and household economic strengthening field (including but not limited to safety nets and resource transfers, development/emergency food aid programming, agricultural systems, microfinance, and micro-enterprise/savings) is important. Proven ability to formulate and mobilize support for a vision; to identify, attract, and develop high-caliber staff; and to work and think globally is required. Experience with major donors such as USAID/Food for Peace, USAID/EGAT, DfID, WFP and major foundations is also critical for success.

For consideration, please forward your CV directly via our website for position #3699 at:
www.savethechildren.org/careers/index.asp

Program Assistant
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Location: Washington D.C.
Last Date: July 6, 2008

Job Title: Program Assistant
Network: None
Sector: None
Manager Name: Richard Hosier
Department/Division: GEF
Grade: GC
Appointment Type: 2 Year Coterminous Term (Local Hire)
HR Contact: Doreeen Kapakasa
Location: Washington, D.C.

*** This is a local 2 year coterminous term appointment. If selected, open-ended staff are encouraged to seek a re-entry guarantee into their releasing unit ***

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is a multilateral financial mechanism created in 1991 to provide grant and concessional funds to recipient countries for projects and programs that address biodiversity loss, climate change, and degradation of international waters, land degradation, ozone depletion and persistent organic pollutants within the framework of sustainable development. Resources for the GEF Trust Fund, which finances GEF’s programs and projects, are mobilized every four years.

GEF is open to universal membership, and currently 178 countries are members. The GEF is governed by a Council comprising 32 Members appointed by constituencies of GEF member countries. An Assembly of all member countries meets every four years at the ministerial level.

GEF is the designated financial mechanism for three international environmental conventions: the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. GEF is a designated financial mechanism of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.

Since its inception as a pilot facility in 1991, GEF has committed $6.2 billion in grants to over 1,800 projects in more than 160 developing countries and transitional economies. Available funding for GEF activities in the period 2006 to 2010 is $3.13 billion (fourth replenishment period).

Ten agencies (the GEF agencies) are principally accountable for the execution of GEF projects: the U.N. Development Programme (UNDP), U.N. Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Bank (IBRD/IFC), the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the U.N. Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).

The GEF Secretariat, construed for administrative purposes as a VPU within the World Bank, has a staff complement of professional and ACS staff of approximately 50. The GEF Secretariat has recently been restructured into four teams: Climate and Chemicals, Natural Resources, External Affairs, and Corporate Operations, Policies and Financial Services. Each team is led by a team leader, who is accountable to the CEO and Chairperson.

GEF is now recruiting a Program Assistant to assist in project tracking. The incumbent will work as an integral part of the Climate and Chemicals team and will report on a day to day basis to the Team Leader for Climate and Chemicals.



SPECIFIC DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Track project processing. Assist in the coordination, processing, tracking and dissemination of GEF project submissions climate change, ozone depletion, and persistent organic pollutants (POPs).

2. Maintain project processing database. Enter, update and retrieve GEF project data utilizing the GEF database.

3. Prepare and file project documents. File project documents, project reviews, and project correspondence, and prepare standard project-related correspondence; and undertake project document finalization, printing and distribution in consultation with
the Program Coordinator.

4. Attend team meetings, take and prepare minutes;

5. Edit and format reports and documents;

6. Handle Encorr (Internal incoming correspondence) by replying to and closing correspondence log within deadlines

7. Edit the team’s travel plan

8. Arrange meetings and teleconferences for Inter-Agency Task Forces and other meetings; handle conference logistics (e.g., consultants’ travel/payments and presentation materials);

9. provide support to GEF Council meetings and document preparation and mailing;

10. provide back-up assistance to other ACS staff as needed; assist staff working with NGOs and country relations; initiate transactions in SAP for consultant and visitor travel and for other matters as directed; and undertake other tasks as requested by the Team Leader.

11. Perform other tasks as requested.


Selection Criteria:

1. Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience in operational support functions and database management.

2. Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

3. Demonstrated degree of initiative and reliability, with ability to develop practical approaches to improve office effectiveness.

4. Ability to handle concurrent activities efficiently under pressure, with minimum supervision and to meet tight deadlines.

5. Excellent secretarial and organizational skills and attention to detail.

6. Thorough knowledge of and proficiency in information technology (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP, Lotus Notes). Knowledge of PageMaker would be an advantage.

7. Flexibility and willingness to work overtime, especially during Council meetings.

8. Five years relevant experience.

Contact:

Christopher F. Briggs
Team Leader Operations, Policies & Finance
Global Environment Facility,
1818 H St. NW.
Washington
DC 20433
Email: CBriggs@theGEF.org
Internet: www.TheGEF.org

Program Assistant - Natural Resources
The Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Location: Washington D.C.
Last Date: July 6, 2008



Job Title: Program Assistant
Network: None
Sector: None
Manager Name: Gustavo Fonseca
Department/Division: GEF
Grade: GC
Appointment Type: 2 Year Coterminous Term (Local Hire)
HR Contact: Doreeen Kapakasa
Location: Washington, D.C.

*** This is a local 2 year coterminous term appointment. If selected, open-ended staff are encouraged to seek a re-entry guarantee into their releasing unit ***

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is a multilateral financial mechanism created in 1991 to provide grant and concessional funds to recipient countries for projects and programs that address biodiversity loss, climate change, and degradation of international waters, land degradation, ozone depletion and persistent organic pollutants within the framework of sustainable development. Resources for the GEF Trust Fund, which finances GEF’s programs and projects, are mobilized every four years.

GEF is open to universal membership, and currently 178 countries are members. The GEF is governed by a Council comprising 32 Members appointed by constituencies of GEF member countries. An Assembly of all member countries meets every four years at the ministerial level.

GEF is the designated financial mechanism for three international environmental conventions: the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. GEF is a designated financial mechanism of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.

Since its inception as a pilot facility in 1991, GEF has committed $6.2 billion in grants to over 1,800 projects in more than 160 developing countries and transitional economies. Available funding for GEF activities in the period 2006 to 2010 is $3.13 billion (fourth replenishment period).

Ten agencies (the GEF agencies) are principally accountable for the execution of GEF projects: the U.N. Development Programme (UNDP), U.N. Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Bank (IBRD/IFC), the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the U.N. Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).

The GEF Secretariat, construed for administrative purposes as a VPU within the World Bank, has a staff complement of professional and ACS staff of approximately 50. The GEF Secretariat has recently been restructured into four teams: Climate and Chemicals, Natural Resources, External Affairs, and Corporate Operations, Policies and Financial Services. Each team is led by a team leader, who is accountable to the CEO and Chairperson.

The Natural Resources team is responsible for GEF’s strategic and technical work in the issue areas of biodiversity, international waters and sustainable land management.

The Program Assistant will work as an integral part of the Natural Resources team and will report on a day to day basis to the Team Leader for Natural Resources.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Process project proposals submitted by the GEF Agencies for regions to be assigned by the Team leader. This will include logging and linking documents in the project database, scanning, filing, and distribution of project documents to program managers;

2. Assist regional program managers and focal area cluster coordinators to generate standard reports from the database and other sources for the preparation of the program status reviews and other documents;

3. Undertake administrative responsibilities associated with international conventions of relevance to the Natural Resources Team., including assisting in the preparation of responses to correspondence from the Front Office;

4. Track progress on tasks assigned to regional team members, including managing deadlines, through the “Team Update”, etc.

5. Provide occasional administrative assistance to Natural Resources team members on formatting of documents, faxes, photocopy of large documents, and other administrative tasks; logistical support such as booking of rooms, arranging teleconferences for team members, organizing meetings, seminars, workshops, etc.;

6. Provide backup support in to other Natural Resources Program Assistants in their respective responsibilities to the NR team, during their absence, as determined by the Team Leader;

7. Provide administrative and logistical support associated with GEF Council meetings;

8. Undertake other tasks assigned by the Team Leader.


Selection Criteria

1. Excellent secretarial and organizational skills and attention to detail;

2. Ability to work in a multicultural environment in an international setting;

3. Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude and ability to work effectively in a team environment;

4. Demonstrated degree of initiative and reliability, with ability to develop practical approaches to improve office effectiveness;

5. Ability to handle concurrent activities efficiently under pressure, with minimum supervision and to meet tight deadlines;

6. Thorough knowledge of and proficiency in information technology (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP, Lotus Notes);

7. Flexibility and willingness to work overtime, especially during Council meetings;

8. At least five years relevant experience.

Contact:

Christopher F. Briggs
Team Leader Operations, Policies & Finance
Global Environment Facility,
1818 H St. NW.
Washington
DC 20433
Email: CBriggs@theGEF.org
Internet: www.TheGEF.org

Director
Egmont Associates
Location: United States
Last Date: July 6, 2008

Position Announcement

Director

Positive Deviance Initiative

Positive Deviance Initiative (PDI) is an organization working globally to amplify the use of Positive Deviance (PD), an innovative, low-cost, sustainable and successful development approach for solving community problems. The PDI is seeking a dynamic entrepreneur to take this 7- year old organization to the next level to become a world-class global organization.

Positive Deviance
Positive deviance is based on the observation that in every community (village, corporation, university, hospital, etc.) there are certain individuals or groups whose special practices and behaviors enable them to find a better solution to a problem than their neighbors with access to the same resources. These individuals/groups are called positive deviants, and the PD approach enables the community to discover and adapt their uncommon, but demonstrably successful practices. (For examples of PD application, see www.positivedeviance.org.)

The PD process results in a program or intervention that leads to measurable and sustainable change. PD is grounded in the wisdom of the people and the potential transformation from unleashing that wisdom. The practice has been documented in more than 41 countries in nutrition, health care, public health, business, and education, and has been used to address issues as diverse as malnutrition, neo-natal mortality, girl trafficking, female genital cutting, hospital acquired infections prevention and HIV/AIDS.

The Organization
Located at Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, the PDI was created in 2001 with a grant from the Ford Foundation. The initial grant objectives were 1) documentation of the PD approach, 2) training of PD practitioners, and
3) identification and support of new applications. The Initiative has collaborated with vulnerable populations, health-care institutions including ministries of health, corporations, foundations and NGOs, UNICEF, the Peace Corps, USAID, and the World Bank.

In May 2008 the PDI received a $4 million grant, (including $1 million in matching grants) from the Rockefeller Foundation through their Diffusion of Innovation portfolio. The grant was awarded in recognition of “the importance of PD as a ‘big idea’ and the importance of diffusing the approach throughout the world.”

With the support of the Rockefeller grant, the PDI will facilitate collaborations between communities, development practitioners, donors, government agencies and researchers to maximize the impact of diverse stakeholder efforts. The 4-year grant will enable poor and vulnerable communities around the world to measurably and sustainably address problems requiring social and behavioral change.

The Position
To achieve global impact, the PDI must move from its initial venture funding to become financially viable through a reliable income stream. This income stream may include grants, fees for services, licensing, and other innovative mechanisms. The role of the Director will be to create a sustainable organization, and s/he will have responsibility for:

Vision, Strategy and Business Plan
- With the Advisory Board and staff, keep the vision current
- Continually analyze operations and evaluate programs to ensure alignment with mission/vision
- Facilitate changing priorities and strategies as organization evolves
- Engage the board and staff to implement the vision and strategy
- Review/consider 501c3 status and the potential creation of a board of directors
- Evaluate effectiveness of strategies

Program Oversight
- Oversee creation and implementation of thoughtful and comprehensive program
- Develop robust and flexible services such as training modules, consulting, and proprietary materials utilized for a fee. Respond to changing needs.
- Partner with other organizations to create networks of practitioners and collaborations
- Evaluate effectiveness of PDI programs and services
- Create partnerships with researchers to evaluate the critical success factors and effectiveness of PD approach
- Create virtual community of practice to share best processes
- Research and develop opportunities for PD consulting on projects in identified areas
- Interface with external audiences (Tufts University, partners, clients and media)

Fundraising/Resource Cultivation
- Attract financial supporters through active personal solicitation of foundations, corporations and individuals in order to raise over $1 million over the next three years
- Develop income through creation, packaging, licensing and fee for services

Marketing and Communications
- Develop and implement public relations and marketing strategy in order to increase awareness of PD, increasing the number directly using PD principles and PDI services
- Represent PDI at various high-level international and domestic forums, workshops, and conferences in speaking and presenting roles

Financial and Organizational Management
- Oversee finances/budget
- Oversee ongoing operations (office space, technology, etc.); liaison with the University
- Oversee HR function: hire and supervise 1-2 additional staff; evaluate staffing needs and roles as organization grows
- Oversee and develop systems (databases, information dissemination) to meet needs of evolving organization
- Establish policies as issues arise
- Establish partnerships and agreements as appropriate

Qualifications Desired
The successful candidate will demonstrate many of the following:
- Senior-level management experience including strategy development, planning, financial oversight, and administrative knowledge
- Process orientation and active listening skills
- Interest in training, facilitation, mentoring and/or coaching
- Comfort and skill as a public speaker
- Demonstrated fundraising success with foundations and corporations
- Experience with early-stage, growing organizations and a small office environment
- Experience living and working internationally (developing country experience a plus)
- Demonstrated commitment to positive change
- Entrepreneurial yet collaborative leadership style
- Strong writing skills
- Ability to travel approximately 20% including international destinations
- Masters or Ph.D. degree or equivalent in related field – may include public policy, public health, social sciences, education, organizational development, business, etc.

For more information, please see www.positivedeviance.org.

To apply, please send cover letter, resume and salary history to Egmont Associates at segmont@egmontassociates.com. Please send Word attachments only. No need for mail or fax submissions in addition to e-mail.

Postdoctoral Fellow
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Last Date: June 27, 2008

Vacancy Announcement

Postdoctoral Fellow
Washington, DCUnited States


Job ID: 08-121
Division: EPTD
Recruitment Type: International
Duration: 2 Year
Application Deadline:
Position Type: Renewable


Description:
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) for its Environment, Production and Technology Division. Under the supervision of the Division Director and guided by the Research Fellow and Senior Scientist leading the Global Change research theme of IFPRI, and in close collaboration with other staff as appropriate, the successful post-doctoral fellow will conduct research and analysis on land use patterns and shifts under alternative scenarios of global environmental and economic change. The work of the PDF will closely follow the objectives of the IFPRI’s research sub-theme 1.1, which examines the functioning of global food systems and closely analyzes the drivers of agricultural production, crop productivity and their effect on human well-being, under emerging environmental and economic stresses. This program seeks to examine the linkages between agriculture and energy, so as to better understand the impacts of growth in renewable energy demand from crop-based feedstocks on hunger and poverty. The individual will provide research, communications, and writing support to the other members of the research team, in support of the Division’s fund-raising, publication, and research objectives.

The position is a two-year, fixed-term appointment, and is renewable depending on performance and funding. Please note that Postdoctoral Fellow appointments at IFPRI have a maximum term of three (3) years, inclusive of any approved appointment extensions. This position is based at IFPRI headquarters located in Washington, D.C.

Essential Duties:
• Conducts research and analysis on global energy demand from biofuels, and their impacts on agricultural and non-agricultural land use.
• Carries out analysis of biofuel-driven impacts on agricultural markets and food availability, under alternative scenarios of socio-economic and environmental change.
• Works with suitable regional and global economic models of agricultural production and land use, which are partial- or general-equilibrium in nature, to carry out analysis of economically-driven growth in biofuels production on agricultural economies and linkages with other important economic sectors and activities
• Building a modeling framework that accounts for land use change interactions with forestry, urban expansion, other non-agricultural land uses. This modeling should take into account changes in population, income and key environmental factors, such as climate change. Necessary linkages will be created with IFPRI’s IMPACT global partial-equilibrium agricultural sector model, and other global and national policy models within IFPRI.
• Work closely with the principal researchers who develop and maintain the other global models used within the global change program, and supervise support research staff as necessary

• Maintain a high level of research output for publication outlets both within IFPRI, and within the wider scientific community, on topics of close relevance to the global change research theme.
• Creates linkages to possible external collaborators and research groups, when possible, in order to expand the portfolio of land use analysis tools within EPT as well as to create synergies with complementary modeling tools and methods.
• Supports EPTD contributions to internal and external reviews such as Program and Management Reviews as well as annual and mid-term planning

Required Skills:

• Ph.D. in Applied Economics, Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics, Public Policy or other relevant fields.
• Research experience in policy analysis and policy recommendations relating to environmental or natural resource issues in developing country economies.
• Extensive experience with mathematical modeling methods and complementary econometric techniques
• Outstanding ability to perform thoughtful, critical analyses of own as well as existing research.

See below for additional required skills

Required Skills:
• Ability to work with researchers from other sciences and backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Thorough knowledge of economic policy modeling techniques and the required global databases on which they depend
• Ability to incorporate important environmental factors such as climate, land quality and water availability into economic policy models of agricultural production and land use.

Preferred qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAMS, and the ability to translate other modeling languages into a format compatible with GAMS.
• Knowledge of partial- and general-equilibrium economic models is also highly desirable
• Direct experience working with models of energy supply and demand is also highly desirable
• Experience and demonstrated excellence in written and oral presentations.


To Apply

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Director - Wildlife Development Programs
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
Location: Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Last Date: July 6, 2008
Email: hrjobs@hsus.org

Immediate opening in our International Trade & Development department for a Director to develop, manage and coordinate wildlife development programs for Humane Society International (HSI). Develop, plan and evaluate new initiatives for wildlife projects; research and initiate strategic partnerships to include government officials, educational institutions and non-government organizations; supervise and manage U.S. and foreign personnel; develop and monitor donor relationships with foundations, government agencies and corporations; proposal writing; organize and represent HSI at international conferences, events and seminars. College degree in related field with experience in managing wildlife, conservation or development programs. Fluency in Spanish and Foreign travel is required. Salary starts at mid $50K's with award-winning benefits. Send cover letter and resume to HRjobs@humanesociety.org or fax 301-548-7701. This position is located in the Washington, DC office.




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Program Assistant - Central and Eastern Europe
National Democratic Institute (NDI)
Location: Washington, DC
Last Date: July 3, 2008


Program Assistant: Central and Eastern Europe

Job Description

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) seeks a Program Assistant to support democracy development programs in Central and Eastern Europe. The position will be based in Washington, DC.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and logistical support to field offices and DC-based program managers;
• Maintains communication with field offices and NDI partner organizations overseas;
• Under the supervision of program managers, drafts NDI documents including quarterly and final activity reports, proposals and budgets, annual workplans, and occasional articles for public distribution;
• Monitors political events in assigned countries and provides written and oral updates to senior staff as needed;
• Acts as the primary support to Program Manager and backs-up other team members;
• Assists the Program Manager in recruiting and briefing staff, volunteers, consultants and trainers and expedites projects in host country; coordinates new-hire and closeout procedure;
• Prepares and compiles briefing materials for staff, consultants and volunteers in field programs;
• Assists in oversight and tracking of program expenses;
• Trains and supervises interns.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Political Science, or related subject;
• Minimum one (1) year of work experience preferred;
• Strong analytical writing skills;
• Fluency in oral and written English;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Excellent verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated interest in, and knowledge of, regional political environment and people;
• Foreign language ability applicable to the region, preferred;
• Good interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff, US and foreign government personnel and NGO community;
• Ability to follow through on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment; deadline oriented;
• Working knowledge of PC-based word processing and spreadsheet applications;
• Capacity to work both independently and as a member of a team;
• Ability and willingness to travel to regional locations.

NDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants can apply now using our on-line resume tool www.ndi.org. Please cite the exact position title in your cover letter.

International Education Specialist
American Institutes for Research
Location: Washington DC, USA
Last Date: June 30, 2008


International Education Specialist
American Institutes for Research

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. We are currently seeking a Senior International Education Specialist with expertise in the design and implementation of large-scale education projects. This position will be based in the AIR Washington, D.C. (Georgetown) office and will require some travel to project sites.

This individual will manage and provide technical support to existing education projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and/or the Middle East. S/he will also be heavily involved in business development activities including identifying opportunities, designing education projects, writing proposals, and securing grants and contracts.

The successful candidate should have broad but appropriate training and experience in pedagogy, teacher training, instructional materials, and policy both domestically and in developing countries. At least five years of relevant experience, with an advanced degree, is required. Candidates with more experience and a bachelor’s degree may be considered. Some combination of the following skills is essential:

- Experience in teacher professional development, curriculum design, content standards, teaching, instructional materials, evaluation, and other related areas;
- Three to five years of hands-on experience working in developing countries;
- USAID-related or other international development experience;
- An advanced degree in education;
- Excellent training, writing, oral, and interpersonal skills;
- Fluency in foreign languages (e.g., Arabic, French, or Spanish).

AIR offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. 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 5536. EOE.

Foundation Relations Assistant
Rainforest Alliance
Location: New York, NY, USA
Last Date: July 2, 2008
Email: Personnel@ra.org

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: Foundation Relations Assistant

Reports to: Foundation Relations Coordinator

Location: New York, NY

The Rainforest Alliance (RA) is an international nonprofit organization that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. Based in New York City, with offices throughout the United States and worldwide, the Rainforest Alliance works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travelers.

Position Summary:

The Foundation Relations Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Foundation and Government Grants Team to raise money from foundation, corporate, and government funding sources for RA programs. S/he will also provide general operating support.

Responsibilities:

· Write grant acknowledgments and emails to staff announcing grants;

· Maintain Raiser’s Edge donor tracking system;

· Maintain a list of meeting prospects by region; schedule prospect meetings, create profiles, and assemble informational packets;

· Assist with meeting follow-up, including compiling meeting minutes, entering contact information into database, drafting thank you letters, and entering tasks into the database;

· Mail, file and track proposals, letters of inquiry, reports, and concept papers;

· Update grants spreadsheets and produce “progress to goals” and other tracking reports;

· Research foundation, corporate, and government funding sources for programs and general support, using print and electronic resources and phone contact; make program matches and compile prospect lists for new programs and projects;

· Coordinate cultivation briefings and brown bag presentations for current donors and prospects; and

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree required;

· Must have excellent writing skills, including ability to write to different audiences;

· Excellent research skills;

· Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint);

· Excellent interpersonal skills;

· Experience/knowledge of international environment and/or community development issues preferred;

· Must be detail oriented, resourceful, and able to work under tight deadlines; ability to follow directions and work independently; and

· Spanish proficiency a plus.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package provided.

To apply:

Send resume, cover letter and salary history to Human Resources, Rainforest Alliance,

665 Broadway, Suite 500, New York, NY 10012; Fax: 212-677-2187; E-mail: Personnel@ra.org.

The Rainforest Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.

Contracts and Grants Officer
IntraHealth International
Location: Chapel Hill, NC, USA
Last Date: July 2, 2008
Email: jobs@intrahealth.org

Contracts and Grants Officer

The overall role and responsibility of the Contracts and Grants Officer is to provide cradle-to-grave contract, grant, cooperative agreement, and subaward support to all IntraHealth’s international programs. S/he works closely with the members of the contracts, programs, and finance teams to ensure donor, regulatory, and contractual compliance and requires strong emphasis on sub-awarding and subcontracting. The Contracts and Grants Officer will report directly to Director of Contracts, Grants, and Procurement.

Specific responsibilities include preparing, submitting, and negotiating of federal, non-federal, and international grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, subawards, service agreements and modifications thereto; researching and interpreting of OMB Circulars A-110, A-122, and A-133, the FAR’s, and USAID and other donor regulations; developing and maintaining acquisition and assistance templates/formats and other guidance for use by program staff; in concert with the contracts and grants staff, reviewing, improving and developing policies and procedures for the Contracts and Grants unit; in concert with contracts and grants staff, developing and executing training on grants, contracts, and sub-awards compliance issues for headquarters program and field staff; providing technical assistance to staff in implementing and complying with administrative procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and minimize risk exposure to the organization; maintaining award files within Deltek, from set-up to close-out and Contracts Database; establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with donors and program staff; working in concert with the other staff in facilitating the work of the Contracts & Grants Unit; traveling to country field offices and donor offices as necessary; and other duties as assigned.
Education and experience requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business or an equivalent combination of education and experience; five years of directly related work experience; experience working in contract/grant area of a mid-size organization; experience in working with US Federal donor regulations including USAID and CDC or private foundations; proven organizational skills with demonstrated experience maintaining order in a fluid and vibrant environment; proven ability to work with all levels of office staff, to work in teams, and with different personalities and organizations; and, working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

This is a full-time position with IntraHealth International in Chapel Hill. For immediate consideration, please forward cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to jobs@intrahealth.org and reference CGO-APV in the subject line. IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Technical and Program Manager – Capacity
IntraHealth International
Location: Chapel Hill, NC, USA
Last Date: July 2, 2008
Email: jobs@intrahealth.org


Technical and Program Manager – Capacity

The Technical and Program Manager-Capacity provides HRH technical and program operations leadership in support of the USAID-funded Capacity Project to achieve excellence in implementation and high quality results and deliverables. S/he is responsible for ensuring that the project(s) has the technical, programmatic, financial and other inputs and resources needed for the project(s) to be successful and meet or exceed donor and Ministry of Health (or other key host country partners) expectations, in support of the Project Director and technical team. S/he is also responsible for ensuring that implementation is in compliance with IntraHealth and donor policies and contractual requirements.

The Capacity Technical and Program Manager-Capacity travels internationally approximately 35% time to provide technical and program management and quality assurance assistance in technical and program management areas. S/he reports to the Capacity Project Director of Technical Resources.

Specific functions include providing strategic program leadership and management, operations and technical assistance and support to the Capacity Project and her/his in-country teams to ensure the strategic, programmatic, technical, financial and contractual integrity of the project from project start-up through implementation and close out; providing leadership in transferring technical expertise to country partners, field staff and others; providing HRH technical guidance, assistance and/or technical support to the project; working with the Operations Team to ensure that the operational systems of the project are fully functional in country and support project implementation and success (operations systems include budgeting and financial monitoring and reporting, issuing and managing sub-agreements, hiring and compliance with local labor laws, maintaining the tracking code system, project office registration and adherence to local laws, and meeting project and contractual requirements);liaising with other technical, program and foundations systems staff in Chapel Hill as appropriate to advance the goals and objectives of the Capacity Project; working with the Project Leadership Team and country level staff to ensure the visibility of the Capacity Project to internal and external audiences, highlighting technical and programmatic innovations and strengths, prepares program briefs, presentations at USAID working group meetings, conference presentations, etc.) as requested; serving as a primary source of information about the Capacity Project for Chapel Hill staff, US-based partners and sub-contractors, USAID/Washington, other cooperating agencies or projects and/or other donors, as needed; in coordination with the Chapel Hill-based Contracts Officer, supporting the Operations team to prepare a cost share strategies and reports to fulfill cost share requirements; and, representing IntraHealth and the Capacity Project at a variety of public health forums including, Global Health Council, APHA, USAID and/or other donor technical working groups (e.g., FP/HIV integration, PMTCT, PPH), management committees of bilateral/global projects.

Requirements include an advanced degree in international public health, social sciences, or related discipline; a minimum ten years professional public health and/or development experience with at least two of those resident in a developing country highly desirable; extensive experience in at least 2 technical areas related to human resources for health (e.g. improving workforce policies and planning, developing more effective education and training programs for the workforce, strengthening systems to support workforce performance); at least 6 years’ demonstrated experience in project management with USAID or a USAID funded project, including workplan development and management, budgeting and financial management, USAID rules and regulations, and project and financial reporting; demonstrated experience in and broad based knowledge of health care and related social issues in family planning and other reproductive health, maternal-child health, infectious diseases, etc; demonstrated ability to work with multiple-stakeholder groups and facilitate participatory discussions; demonstrated capacity in supportive supervision; excellent oral and written communication skills in English; demonstrated capacity to manage sensitive communications; comfortable with e-learning and other virtual approaches to performance improvement; demonstrated capacity to consistently complete deliverables on time, within budget and with an emphasis on high quality products; demonstrated ability in a second language highly desirable; and, strong writing and editing skills for internal and external documents and presentations.

This position is with IntraHealth International in Chapel Hill, NC. For immediate consideration, please forward CVs to jobs@intrahealth.org and reference TPM-GEN in the subject line. IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Government Grants Associate
Rainforest Alliance
Location: New York, NY, USA
Last Date: July 2, 2008
Email: Personnel@ra.org

Government Grants Associate

Reports to: Government Grants Coordinator

Location: New York, NY

The Rainforest Alliance (RA) is an international nonprofit organization that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. Based in New York City, with offices throughout the United States and worldwide, the Rainforest Alliance works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travelers.

Position Summary:

The Government Grants Associate will be responsible for developing proposals, letters, concept papers, and reports to government and multilateral agencies, as well as coordinating their timely submission. S/he will interface with program and financial staff, from both RA and partner NGOs, to gather programmatic and financial information.



Responsibilities:

· Write, adapt and edit proposals, letters, and concept papers;

· Assist with the editing and quality control of government grant narrative reports;

· Contribute to prospect research, and monitor key government websites or newsletters for open calls for proposals;

· Support Executive Director, Development Director, and program staff with meeting preparation and scheduling process, including scheduling meetings, creating agency profiles, writing follow-up memos and thank you emails, and tracking follow-up tasks.

· Assist Government Grants Coordinator and Senior Manager of Government Grants with overall strategy regarding government and multilateral funding, with a focus on expanding RA’s reach in Asia, Africa, and Europe; and

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· BA required;

· 2-3 years previous international development or fundraising experience, with experience writing high-quality documents to external audiences;

· Excellent writing and editing skills;

· Grantwriting experience preferred;

· Spanish proficiency (written and oral) required;

· Experience/knowledge of environmental and community development issues or government and multilateral funding mechanisms strongly preferred;

· Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines;

· Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as be an effective team member;

· Excellent interpersonal skills;

· Strong computer skills (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and the ability to learn new computer applications with ease; and

· Experience working with budgets and financial reports.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package provided.

To apply:

Send resume, cover letter and salary history to Human Resources, Rainforest Alliance, 665 Broadway, Suite 500, New York, NY 10012; Fax: 212-677-2187; E-mail: Personnel@ra.org.

The Rainforest Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.

INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE

DIRECTOR, PROGRAM ON SECURITY SECTOR REFORM

The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) assists countries and societies pursuing accountability for past mass atrocity or human rights abuse. The Center works with societies emerging from repressive rule or armed conflict, as well as in established democracies where historical injustices or systemic abuses remain unresolved. The ICTJ is committed to building local capacity and generally strengthening the emerging field of transitional justice, and works closely with organizations and experts around the world to do so.

Founded in 2001 with a mission to promote justice and reconciliation, the ICTJ is a dynamic international human rights organization. In less than eight years, it has grown to a staff of nearly 125 working in more than thirty countries around the world

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Security Sector Reform (SSR) Program of the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) promotes a “justice-sensitive” approach to SSR to prevent the recurrence of human rights violations, to promote social reconstruction, and to build the rule of law in countries emerging from conflict or authoritarian rule. The Director will need to operate effectively at the intersection between the fields of human rights and SSR to promote reciprocal learning and an accountability-based approach to improving both the legitimacy and the efficacy of security institutions.

The SSR Program assists governments, international organizations and civil society organizations around the world with security sector reform. The Program also supports the United Nations, in particular its Department of Peacekeeping Operations, to develop policies, procedures, and training tools. ICTJ also trains UN personnel and provides advice on justice-sensitive SSR to UN peace operations on the ground.

The Director is a member of ICTJ’s management structure, supervises the Center’s SSR Program, and reports to the Director of Thematic Programs of the ICTJ.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

ICTJ seeks a director to lead a staff team in developing a strategic vision for justice-sensitive security sector reform and integrating that plan into the larger institution. The director will oversee the design and implementation of all in-country SSR projects and will be the central contact for regional and thematic staff at ICTJ regarding SSR. Together with the SSR staff, the Director will continue to build a network of partners globally in the transitional justice and security sector reform communities.

The Director will also oversee the development of a fundraising plan for the program and be willing to approach potential funders on behalf of the ICTJ’s SSR work.

The Director’s responsibilities Include:

Management:

• Manage the SSR Program.
• Represent the SSR Program in ICTJ’s management structure.
• Build and oversee a global team of 5-10 staff.
• Maintain productive working relationships with the regional and thematic directors of the ICTJ.
• Supervise consultants.

Program:
• Lead the development of the Program’s strategic vision and workplan.
• Oversee the design and implementation of all in-country SSR projects.
• Direct the process of conceptualizing justice-sensitive SSR and supervise the design and implementation of all SSR research projects.

Fundraising:
• Oversee the design of the Program’s fundraising plan.
• Conduct fundraising activities for the Program and maintain contacts with relevant donors.
• Oversee the drafting of grant applications and grant reports.

Outreach:
• Continue to build a network of partners in the TJ and SSR communities.
• Cultivate relationships with implementing partners, including multi-lateral organizations, especially the UN, governments, and civil society groups.
• Encourage and facilitate exchanges/conversation between the SSR community and the human rights/transitional justice community.
• Conduct regular travel to countries of engagement for project supervision.
• Represent the ICTJ SSR program externally.

MAJOR QUALIFICATIONS

To direct its SSR Program, ICTJ seeks a candidate with:

Education: An MA degree or equivalent in international relations, law, political science or related field.

Experience: Familiarity with and commitment to issues of security, human rights, law, public policy and international affairs. A minimum of 5 years of relevant international experience involving senior management responsibilities.

Skills and Attributes:
• Experience in project and program management.
• Capacity to interact effectively in both the human rights and SSR communities.
• Familiarity with fundraising.
• Professional level English language skills.
• Proficiency in French highly desirable; Spanish also a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Collegial leader with the ability to work with a globally diverse team
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work quickly under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Sense of humor.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

ICTJ seeks exceptional candidates and offers competitive compensation and generous employer-paid benefits. ICTJ will pay reasonable relocation expenses. ICTJ endeavors to attract and retain a diverse, international staff.

Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, an unedited writing sample and contact information for three references by June 30, 2008 to: Sharlene Williams, Human Resources Manager, ICTJ. E-mail: hr@ictj.org


Director, Program on Security Sector Reform
International Center for Transitional Justice
Location: New York, NY, USA
Last Date: June 30, 2008
Email: hr@ictj.org

Team Leader, Grants Under Contract
Washington, DC

Company Profile: Management Systems International is an international development consulting firm based on the D.C. waterfront with offices around the globe. For over 25 years, MSI has worked to improve the daily lives of people in many of the most impoverished and conflict-ridden places of the world through partnerships with domestic and foreign government agencies, corporations, and non-governmental organizations. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Position Summary: MSI is currently seeking an experienced grants manager to provide oversight to the grants program of an upcoming project focusing on expanding civic participation and fostering democratic transition in Cuba. The position will be based in Washington DC for at least the initial period of implementation.

Responsibilities:

Provides oversight to Grants program;
Subject to the overall coordination and control of the CTO, advises and assists in the design, development and implementation and program monitoring and evaluation of grant-making authority and grants management policies, procedures, and practices;
Provides policy guidance and interpretation for program staff as well as sub-grantees;
Analyzes and evaluates grant applications, proposals and awards to ensure adherence to grants management policies;
Ensures proper negotiation of the terms and conditions for sub-grants and reviews and analyzes budget estimates for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and consistency

Qualifications:

5 - 10 years experience in grants design and administration to management and oversee distribution of grants as well as subcontracting;
Knowledge of USAID contract management and grants management policies and procedures; Grants under Contract experience preferred;
Proven record of excellent management, leadership and interpersonal skills;
Proven ability to work with diverse international teams;
Prior experience working in Latin America and the Caribbean as well as proficiency in Spanish preferred;


Chief of Party/Project Director
Washington, DC

Company Profile: Management Systems International is an international development consulting firm based on the D.C. waterfront with offices around the globe. For over 25 years, MSI has worked to improve the daily lives of people in many of the most impoverished and conflict-ridden places of the world through partnerships with domestic and foreign government agencies, corporations, and non-governmental organizations. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Position Summary: MSI is currently seeking an experienced Chief of Party to provide general management of an upcoming project focusing on expanding civic participation and fostering democratic transition in Cuba. The position will be based in Washington DC for at least the initial period of implementation.

Responsibilities: The Chief of Party will provide overall technical and administrative management for the project; hire, manage and mentor field staff; and maintain accountability to headquarters office in the United States and to USAID in the field. S/he will ensure that programs and activities are responsive to US foreign policy and USAID strategy for Cuba as interpreted by the Director of the Cuba Program. Additionally s/he will ensure program coordination across teams and that programmatic and financial procedures are established.

Qualifications:

10 years experience supervising complex and challenging operations in unstable developing or transition countries;
Proven record of excellent management, leadership and decision-making; demonstrated success managing international development projects of this scope and complexity;
Experience interacting with developing country governments, international organizations, other bilateral donor and civil society representatives, and senior government officials;
Prior experience living and working in Latin America and the Caribbean;
Fluency or professional proficiency in Spanish preferred.


Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com

Team Leader, Quick Response Platform
Washington, DC

Company Profile: Management Systems International is an international development consulting firm based on the D.C. waterfront with offices around the globe. For over 25 years, MSI has worked to improve the daily lives of people in many of the most impoverished and conflict-ridden places of the world through partnerships with domestic and foreign government agencies, corporations, and non-governmental organizations. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Position Summary: MSI is currently seeking an experienced Team Leader to design, implement, monitor and evaluate the programmatic activities of an upcoming project focusing on expanding civic participation and fostering democratic transition in Cuba. The position will be based in Washington DC for at least the initial period of implementation.

Qualifications:

5-10 years experience with project design, development and management with development-type projects;
Demonstrated experience managing reasonably complex projects and teams working with senior officials of foreign and U.S. governments and agencies;
Prior experience in project operations, administration and program coordination, preferably with a USAID-funded project;
Knowledge of USAID regulations and procedures;
Considerable experience in overseas development activities;
Knowledge of program start-up under limited time constraints preferred;
Prior experience working in Latin America and the Caribbean as well as proficiency in Spanish preferred;

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com