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Senior Technical Advisor - Governance and Public Administration Reform
Helvetas
Location: Cao Bang, Vietnam
Last Date: July 31, 2008
Email: esther.kuehne@helvetas.org

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Governance and Public Administration Reform in Vietnam


Helvetas, the Swiss Association for International Cooperation, is currently looking for an experienced and output-oriented national or international Senior Technical Advisor with a strong development background and proven experiences in governance and public administration reform. He/she will support, coach and facilitate the Project Support Unit and the provincial implementing agencies of the project “Supporting Public Administration Reform in Cao Bang” (SPAR) in project management: planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. The Senior Technical Advisor works under the direct supervision of the National Project Director and in close collaboration with the National Project Manager. This project is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and implemented by the Province of Cao Bang. The position is open for national as well as for international candidates.

Tasks
• Assist the Project Support Unit in all aspects of project cycle management and provide advice on strategic issues related to the project management: planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Contribute to improve the project implementation, especially in providing assistance for implementation process design, mobilisation of required technical assistances , documentation, coordination, networking and information exchange.
• Assess the capacities of the provincial implementing agencies and organize with the Project Support Unit team the capacity building for result-oriented planning and implementation of the project.
• Advise on Governance and Public Administrative Reform issues for SPAR project and different other Swiss funded projects.

Requirements
• Masters degree in a development related topic (eg. development studies, rural development, political sciences, international relations, public adminstration, or others)
• Minimum 10 years of relevant advising and coaching experiences in Governance and Public Administration Reform related projects/programs in Vietnam and/or South East Asia
• Proven qualities in result-oriented planning and implementation, institutional and organizational development (training and coaching), and policy advice
• Ready to travel frequently to remote areas
• Strong communication, facilitation and networking skills
• Excellent spoken and written English, knowledge of Vietnamese language is an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products

Country: Vietnam
Workplace: based in Cao Bang
Working time (%): 100%
Duration: one year (with an option for extension)
Starting date: January or February 2009
Application deadline: July 31, 2008

Application address:
Please send your complete application (CV/diplomas/reference letters)
By E-Mail to: esther.kuehne@helvetas.org (HR Manager; phone: +41 44 368 65 05), with a cc to: jacqueline.salami@helvetas.org (Programme Coordinator), and a cc to: daniel.valenghi@helvetas.org (Programme Director)

or by ordinary mail to:

For international candidates: Helvetas, Mrs. Esther Kühne, Weinbergstrasse 22a, P.O. Box, CH-8021 Zürich, Switzerland

For national candidates:
Helvetas Vietnam, PO Box 81, A2 Van Phuc, Kim Ma Street 298F, Hanoi Vietnam (Tel +84 4 843 1750)

Science Director
CGIAR – Challenge Program on Water and Food
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Last Date: July 18, 2008
Email: work-at-iwmi@cgiar.org

SCIENCE DIRECTOR

The CGIAR – Challenge Program on Water and Food (CPWF) is an international initiative focusing on the provision of water, food and environmental security. A vital step towards reaching this goal is to increase the productivity of water used for agriculture, leaving more water for other uses and the environment. The CPWF is creating research-based knowledge and methods for growing more food with less water (www.waterforfood.org). The success of this initiative depends in large measure on the capacity of scientists in the target river basins to carry out the research needed to achieve these ambitions. To build this capacity, the CPWF is developing a strategy in broad collaboration with its partners and seeks offers to take this strategy forward.

The CPWF wishes to appoint a Science Director to provide leadership in the design and implementation of all scientific research conducted by the CPWF. This includes identifying directions in which the scientific research agenda must advance, given evolution in and progress along impact pathways and related planning and management tools. This position reports directly to the CPWF Program Director. The successful candidate will be based at the CPWF Secretariat, located at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Colombo, Sri Lanka.

General responsibilities:

• Research integrations across topics, basins and scales.
• Leading within-basin and cross-basin synthesis of research findings.
• Adherence of CPWF research activities to agreed priorities and identify and recommend to the Challenge Program Management Team adjustments in research directions and priorities needed to facilitate and accelerate impact in accord with Basin Strategic Plans and the Medium Term Plan.
• Completion and adjustment of work plans in projects at the basin scale (via Basin Science Leaders and the Basin Strategic Plans)
• Maintaining a high level of quality in CPWF research.
• With the Impact Director:
o Participate in the process of contracting CPWF projects.
o Identify adjustments in research directions and priorities needed to facilitate and accelerate impact in accord with Basin Strategic Plans and the Medium Term Plan.
o Identify new areas of expertise needed to implement the evolving research agenda.
o Provide leadership in the suitable integration of gender, institutions, and participation issues and approaches, and capacity building into project planning and implementation through Basin Strategic Plans.
o Oversee the development of the Medium Term Plan
• Serve as a member of the Challenge Program Management Team.
• Supervise Topic Leaders and Basin Science Leaders.
• Oversee, through Topic Leaders, the Topic Working Groups, and participate in Impact Working Group meetings.
Reporting: this position reports to the Program Director

• Reports regularly to the Director on the status of scientific research.
• Represents the Director and the CPWF through participation in international meetings and fora.
• Prepares reports on behalf of the Program Director for submission to the CPWF Board or other entities, regarding the status of scientific research.
• Responds to questions and/or concerns raised by the Board or other entities with regard to the focus and quality of science.
• With the Director, liaise with the CGIAR Science Council and Science Directors in Centers and CPs, and other partners, regarding research priorities, design and implementation, especially as these relate to the Medium Term Plan.

Selection Criteria: Qualifications and experience

• Advanced degree in a field related to agricultural science or water science.
• Demonstrated capacity to perform outstanding original research particularly in cross-disciplinary and cross-scale research in developing countries.
• Demonstrated understanding and ability to obtain impact through research.
• Substantial experience (10- 15 years) in research management in complex, multi location, international research program.
• Ability to motivate a large team of people who have diverse cultures, backgrounds and expertise, across the globe
• Outstanding communication skills, verbal and written, in English.
• Fluency in a second language relevant to CPWF is highly desirable.
• Willing to engage in extensive foreign travel (30-40% time).
• Previous residence in developing countries is desirable; professional experience in several developing countries is essential.
Salary and benefits:

This is an internationally recruited staff position and the salary and benefits are competitive with those of similar international institutions and include a housing allowance, transport, education, annual home leave, retirement and health package. CPWF staff appointments are made through the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) whose human resource policies apply to these positions.

Application Process:

Please forward an application, describing how your experience meets the qualifications, skills and abilities listed in this position description. Include a CV, list of publications, and the names and addresses of three referees to the Human Resources Office, IWMI, P.O. Box 2075, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Fax: (94-11) 2786854; Email: work-at-iwmi@cgiar.org by COB 18 July 2008. This position will remain open until a successful candidate is appointed. All applicants will be acknowledged, however, only short listed candidates will be contacted. All correspondence will be held in confidence.

The application must address each of the Selection Criteria identified above, indicating how your qualifications and experience are suited to the general responsibilities of the position.

You may be requested to undergo a Belbin Team Role analysis as part of the selection process.

Deadline: 18 July 2008 or until the position is filled.

For information about CPWF visit http://www.waterforfood.org and about IWMI visit http://www.iwmi.org

Policy Expert and Statistics Expert
UNICEF
Location: Maldives
Last Date: June 30, 2008

Study on Child Poverty and Disparities: Maldives Country Study (Call for Proposals)

NOTE: re-advertisement as of 01/05/08. If you applied for the first round, do not reapply, your application will be considered for the second round.

International Call for Proposals for

One Policy Expert on child poverty and one Statistics Expert
(ideally with Maldives experience)

proposing to apply and work as a team to be based in Maldives

Institutional applications are also welcome
for conducting the

UNICEF STUDY ON CHILD POVERTY AND DISPARITIES: MALDIVES COUNTRY STUDY

Deadline for proposals: 30 June 2008

Purpose

As part of the Global UNICEF Child Poverty and Disparities Initiative, UNICEF Maldives will be conducting a Maldives Child Poverty and Disparities Study. For this purpose, the UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia (ROSA) and Maldives Country Office (MCO) are looking for an experienced 1) statistics expert and 2) policy expert proposing to apply and work as a team. Institutional applications are also welcome.

The purpose of the Maldives Child Poverty and Disparities Study is to strengthen the profile of child rights at the national policy level. In particular, the study aims to influence economic and social policies that affect resource allocations, and to make children a priority in national programmes addressing: 1) the poverty of families raising children, and 2) the health, education and protection needs of children living in poor, vulnerable households, unsafe circumstances, and/or disadvantaged communities. Ultimately, the study should generate evidence, insights and networks that can be used to leverage the National Development Plan, and to inspire and feed into poverty reduction or sector-wide strategies, common country assessments and other development instruments. In this way the study should help to bring a child's face to progress toward the MDGs in places where progress is needed the most. The country child poverty and disparities report will be strategically launched and directed at key decision makers, with findings also presented at policy conferences etc.

Background

UNICEF Maldives Country Office is one of the almost 50 UNICEF Country Offices participating in the Global Study on Child Poverty and Disparities. The Global Study is the outcome of UNICEF's global commitment to place children at the heart of the poverty reduction agenda, and to identify programme and policy responses best suited to achieving children's rights and ending child poverty, and thus contributing to achieving the MDGs.

With the deadline for reaching the MDGs by 2015 fast approaching, UNICEF has taken on an enhanced organizational commitment to leveraging evidence, analysis, policy and partnerships to promote gender equality and deliver results for all children. The Global Study proposes a comprehensive approach that focuses on poverty through an increasingly specific analytical lens.

First, the Global Study looks at gaps and opportunities in national poverty reduction strategies, including the demographic and economic context, employment, public and private social expenditures, fiscal space and foreign aid. Second, the Study focuses on the poverty and economic disadvantage faced by families with children. Finally, the Study looks in detail at how public policies could more effectively reduce child deprivations by providing better services and protection for all children and for all families caring for children, including measures that promote gender equality.

Scope and focus

The Maldives Child Poverty and Disparities Study will look at contextual data and information that impacts children's poverty and disparities, while also considering more specific indicators on family support and child protection. It adopts a child poverty concept that builds on existing definitions and measures of poverty, and considers:
- both income and non-income factors of the caretakers or the household, and how these determine whether or not a child enjoys her/his right to survive, grow and develop;
- how resource scarcity and deprivations directly impact children, as well as how they are more broadly experienced differently according to gender, age and social status at the family, household or country level;
- childhood as a space that is separate from adulthood (life cycle approach);
- that children who are deprived of a safe and caring environment are also more likely to experience other deprivations.

Methodology and sources of information

The proposed methodology for the Maldives Child Poverty and Disparities Study is expected to generate evidence-based policy analysis with a view to identifying linkages between economic and social policy and child outcomes.

The statistics expert will work with the Statistical Template of child outcome tables - produced by UNICEF Headquarters in collaboration with International Partner Institutes - and relevant contextual information from Maldives using data from the 2001 multiple indicator cluster survey (MICS), 2004 Vulnerability and Poverty Assessment and other relevant national surveys. The statistics expert should be able to proposes additional tables or indicators where required to reflect the Maldives national context. The statistics expert is expected to assist with:
- making data sets available in a timely fashion for submission to the UNICEF Regional and Global Child Poverty and Disparities Teams and International Partner Institutes for use for the Global and Regional Databases and Studies
- selecting country-specifications (e.g. number and name of relevant sub-national regions - atolls etc. - and relevant indicators etc.)
- identifying and carrying out all required correlations and regression analyses

The policy expert (on children poverty) will work with the Policy Template - produced by UNICEF Headquarters in collaboration with International Partner Institutes - designed to assess existing national efforts aimed at reducing child poverty and disparities. This should draw on Maldives national legislation and policy documents, including poverty reduction strategies, budget documents, reports to UN treaty bodies especially the CRC committee, etc. The expert would add additional tables as needed in order to accurately capture the situation of girls and boys in Maldives.

The policy analysis could draw on qualitative studies, opinion polls, and other participatory elements including consultations with children, parents and other stakeholders on what constitutes child poverty and disparities in Maldives and what is needed to end it.

Roles of UNICEF and international partner institute
The study is led by jointly by the UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia and the UNICEF Maldives Country Office, who would oversee the work and also maintain close communication with UNICEF Headquarters as well as with International Partner Institutions which are expected to have a supportive role. UNICEF Headquarters has made preliminary arrangements with three UK-based academic partner institutions who have contributed to the Guide for the Global Study. These institutions would provide advice while the experts carry out the data collection, entering and analyzing the data, and writing up the analysis.

Duties of the statistics / policy experts or institute(s)

- Read and discuss the Study Guide and these TOR to have comprehensive understanding of what the study entails and of the roles and responsibilities of the experts (statistics and policy experts)
- Together with UNICEF ROSA, UNICEF Maldives and Government counterparts, agree on a plan for carrying out the Study and producing the Country Report that is appropriate to the Maldivian context and in line with the suggested outlines presented in the global Study Guide (this is necessary in order to facilitate cross-country comparison of analyses inter alia).

Additionally agree on a more detailed work schedule for the Study and assign clear responsibility for reporting to UNICEF and steering committees if they are established, and delivering interim and final products. (statistics and policy experts)

- Together with UNICEF Maldives, establish a multi-sectoral steering committee within Government agencies and other UN to explain the purpose of the study, establish stakeholder ownership of the report findings, and facilitate cross-sectoral coordination and guidance and policy discourse. (statistics and policy experts)
- Assess what modifications of the provided tables are necessary, what additional data sources could be used to complete the analysis, what data is available in the country, and what partners should be involved in the analysis and follow-up. (statistics and policy experts)
- Based on existing participatory data available, make a decision about whether or not to include a qualitative survey of children/youth, care givers and service provider to integrate their participation and capture their opinions and ideas in the Study (following Article 13 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.) (statistics and policy experts)
- Make decisions about the open-ended elements of the Statistical Template, such as what sub-regional delineations, what ethnic/religious/language groupings, what age brackets, and what poverty measure will be used. Inform the International Partner Institute and UNICEF Headquarters about these decisions so that arrangements for delivering the statistical tabulations could be made accordingly. (statistics expert)
- Agree on what analyses and related statistical tables should be added by the Country Team, and what data will be used to measure supply and uptake of services. Make decisions on the need for multivariate regression analysis on causality factors. (statistics expert)
- Fill in the Policy Template, drawing on national policy documents, including poverty reduction strategies, budget documents, reports to UN treaty bodies especially the Committee on the Rights of the Child, and sector approaches, as well as input from knowledgeable stakeholders. (policy expert)
- Together with UNICEF Maldives and UNICEF Regional Office, consult on policy ideas and recommendations with key government bodies, CSOs, youth groups and others in Maldives. (policy expert)
- Collaboratively carry out the Country Analysis. As suggested in the Study Guide, this should include a critical assessment of how poverty impacts children, of what disparities in outcomes exist among different groups of children in the country and why. Confront data on child outcomes with information on laws and government policies (e.g. poverty reduction policy, resources and programmes) at national and sub-national levels, in particular as they reflect upon the Millennium Development Goals and international commitments. (statistics and policy experts)
- Identify and explore gaps and linkages, opportunities and risks to develop a comprehensive strategy that builds on existing agenda, also involving new partnerships. (statistics and policy experts)
- Report findings from the statistical and policy analyses in a single Country Report, including related policy recommendations on how policies and programmes could protect the rights and improve the well being of all children, girls and boys. (statistics and policy experts)
- Make preparations for the strategic launch, use, and follow-up of the Country Report. (statistics and policy experts)
- Ensure the participation of the Ministry of Planning and National Development and other Government and UN agencies throughout the process, as well as the transfer of skills to MPND (statistics and policy experts)

Skills required

Statistics Expert

- Advanced university degree in economics, statistics or other related disciplines
- At least 8 years of experience of work in the relevant areas
- Experience with data analysis tools such as SPSS or STATA
- In-depth knowledge of substantive social, economic and poverty issues and experience with producing rigorous statistical analysis in other countries in South Asia (on Maldives - an asset)
- Relevant publications on child rights and development, child development indicators, child wellbeing indices - an asset.
- Motivation to commit significant time to the process of producing a high-quality product
- Commitment to the UN and UNICEF principles
- Willingness and availability to work in the Maldives for the duration of the study

Policy Expert

- Advanced university degree in economics, sociology, development studies or other related social science disciplines
- At least 8 years of experience of work in the relevant areas
- In-depth knowledge of substantive social, economic and poverty issues and experience with producing rigorous policy analysis in other countries in South Asia (on Maldives - an asset)
- Relevant publications on child rights and development, child development indicators, child wellbeing indices - an asset.
- Motivation to commit significant time to the process of producing a high-quality product
- Commitment to the UN and UNICEF principles
- Willingness and availability to work in the Maldives for the duration of the study

Milestones

- Finalize work plan, schedule and research design in cooperation with the UNICEF and MPND Focal Points for the Study (by July 10).
- Together with UNICEF and Government partners, establish steering committee for feedback and reporting on milestones and preliminary findings
- MPND representative to participate in the orientation meeting on child poverty and disparities and consultants to prepare a presentation on the research design for the study and some discussion of poverty and inequality trends in Maldives based on readily available research and data (UNICEF MICS 1 - 1996, MICS 2 - 2001, UNDP vulnerability and poverty assessments 1 - 1997/99 and 2 - 2004, HIES 2002/03, etc.; note that a DHS is planned for 2008) or data that would be feasible to collect and present by that time (14 July)
- Collect data and information and enter data and information into the Statistical and Policy Templates (31 July)
- Conduct statistical and policy analysis: Draft Country Analysis outline and report tables or graphs. The analysis should be prepared jointly by the statistics and policy experts (10 August)
- Consultation Mission to Maldives by UNICEF Regional Office (August 2008).
- Draft the Report: Draft the findings, core tables, annexes etc. to be included in the Country Report that follows a standard outline (as per the Study Guide). The total length is estimated at around 50 pages (31,000 words), plus tables and graphs. (by 15 August)
- Finalize and submit the Report based on inputs by UNICEF focal points and international partner institute (by 25 August)

Deliverables

Interim products:

- Plan and schedules for the Country Analysis adapted to local needs and context. (statistics and policy experts)
- The Statistical Template duly filled in (in part through collaboration with the international partner institute). (statistics expert)
- The Policy Template duly filled in. (policy expert)
- (Optional) qualitative survey plan and implementation. (policy expert)
- Draft Country Analysis outline and draft report tables or graphs, which are prepared jointly by the statistics and policy experts and in consultation with the UNICEF focal points (statistics and policy experts)
- First draft of the Country Analysis (with tables and text) ready to be presented for peer review and discussion. (statistics and policy expert)
Final Product
- Final draft of the Country Report.


The proposal should include the following, at least:

- Position (s) for which you are applying
- Proposed modifications to the Study Guide methodology and templates (note that the core templates are a minimum requirement)
- A preliminary assessment of data available in Maldives (for statistics expert)
- (Optional) qualitative field work plan and implementation (for policy expert)
- A work plan with an assessment of the institutions' / expert's capacity to duly fill in the Statistical and the Policy Template and carry out the Country Analysis.
- A budget plan per unit cost.
- Curriculum vitae of the individuals/institution that will carry out the study
- List of relevant publications on child rights and well-being produced by the experts or institute


Bidding Process

In order to participate in the bidding process, please collect from Regional Office for South Asia the Study Guide on Child Poverty and Disparities (electronically from asgurung@unicef.org) and based on the methodology proposed in the Study Guide, develop and submit a Proposal (max. 10 pages) by 30 June 2008 latest to Human Resources Section ROSA (rpradhan@unicef.org and cc to Mr. Anoop Gurung asgurung@unicef.org , Ms. Kesang Bajracharya (kbajracharya@unicef.org) and Ms. Geeta Nambiar (gnambiar@unicef.org). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Grants Manager
World Concern
Location: Bangkok
Last Date: July 7, 2008

GRANTS MANAGER
Contact: HR  29 Sukhumvit Soi 63 (Ekamai)
Bangkok Business Center, Suite #2902, Bangkok 10110 Thailand
+66 (0) 2 714 8350  Email: wcasia@wcasia.org


ORGANIZATION /PROJECT BACKGROUND

World Concern is a faith-based, non-governmental organization headquartered in the U.S. WC has relief and development operations in 32 countries with the aim of alleviating suffering and improving quality of life for the poorest of the poor. In Myanmar, World Concern has been working to improve community health, increase access to water supply, provide micro-finance opportunities, increase awareness of HIV and AIDS and improve food security through sustainable agriculture development. In response to the devastation caused by Cyclone Nargis, WC is implementing relief and response operations in the affected areas.


POSITION: Grants Manager
LOCATION: Bangkok
REPORTING TO: Asia Area Manager
SALARY : Based on Experience.
OVERALL PURPOSE : To manage the grant acquisition cycle for World Concern Asia in Bangkok, successfully cultivating and maintaining donor funding partnerships.

MAJOR OBJECTIVES: To help identify and diversify WC donor funding partnerships--including research of potential donor partners, communications and networking and successful proposal submission process.
• Design, develop and maintain grants management database and filing system for all grant agreements, modifications and financial reports.
• To help lead and coordinate program design development and needs assessments as a part of the proposal development and grants cycle.
• To lead grants management, coordinating timely submission of reports to donors and partners in accordance with the partnership agreements.
• Work closely with area and national offices staff on grant finance issues in and ensure accountability and compliance for all bilateral and multilateral grants in the area.
• Manage the proposal and budget development process for all regional and nation-wide proposals. Be the primary proposal writer.
• Review grants proposals and budgets to ensure appropriate costs are included and to determine the level of financial support and capacity needed for implementation.
• Oversee the reporting on all grants in the Area to ensure compliance with approved policies and procedures.
• Track expenses vs. budgets and advice management about possible over/under expenditure and ways of solving the problem including budget revisions and (no) cost extensions if needed.
• Prepare training and resource materials related to grant finance accountability for use by field staff.

DELEGATED AUTHORITY:

Donor Development: Research and develop new funding relationships for WC through online searches, phone calls, e-mails and meetings.
● Needs Assessments: Coordinate needs assessments in WC target communities, as a part of the proposal development process.
● Proposal Development: Design of programs that incorporate relief and development best practices and help direct writing of program proposals and documentation.
● Grants Management: Help manage transparent donor, partner and government relations through networking, communications and writing donor reports.
● Budget Development: In cooperation with the Finance Manager and Country Manager, provide budgeting/financial reporting assistance, as needed.

General:
● Demonstrate a spirit of cooperation in interactions with partners, co-workers and beneficiaries.
● Demonstrate the ability to work as a part of a team and to organize work and supervise others, in a timely fashion.
● Provide additional support, as requested, by the Country Manager.


MEASURABILITY:

Success will be demonstrated by:
● Donor Relations: Number of new funding sources identified and contacted and quality/timeliness of reports/communication to donors.
● Needs Assessments: Number and quality of needs assessments in target communities.
● Proposal Development: Number/quality/timeliness of proposals developed and demonstration of relief and development best practices in the program design.
● Budget Development: Accuracy and timeliness of assistance.
● Spiritual Impact: Level of spiritual leadership—such as servant leadership, grace and integrity—exemplified in life and work.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Minimum Skills & Education required:
● Certification/Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
● 2-5 years work experience with a relief and development organization.
● Experience in donor partner formation, development and management.
● Track record of successful funding proposal requests and formation of new donor relationships.
● Demonstrated ability in needs assessments, program design, budgeting, and reporting.
● Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team, organize work and supervise others.
● Fluency in English.
● Computer Fluency (MS Office)
● Christian faith commitment
Skills and Education Preferred (but not required):
● Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of holistic/integral development and use of logical framework analysis.
● Experience working in a conflict setting.
● Understanding of shelter, water & sanitation, livelihoods or psychosocial sectors.
● Photography and Journalistic Writing Experience.

Working Conditions: Position will include travel on sometimes difficult terrain.
● Position may require travel to conflict settings.
● Position at times requires long hours in a demanding environment.

Contact Please send a CV and Covering Letter to wcasia@wcasia.org before the 7th of July 2008.

MFI Transformation Manager
Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
Location: CIS Countries and Asia
Last Date: July 3, 2008
Email: opportunites@frankfurt-school.de (

Job title: Consultant for (MFI) Transformation
Job location: CIS countries and Asia



Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, formerly known as Bankakademie, is the leading bank training and consultancy institute in Germany with a track record of 50 years experience in all areas of banking and finance. Moreover, Frankfurt School of Finance and Management’s International Advisory Service has provided technical assistance and training to banks and microfinance institutions world-wide for more than 15 years. Among our main clients are IFC, EBRD, KfW, GTZ, World Bank, and ADB as well as commercial banks and non-bank financial institutions.

For upcoming projects in a CIS country and in Asia (long-term position min. 12 months) we are looking for a (MFI) Transformation Manager with experience in the following areas:

Professional experience:

- Successful track record in guiding and implementing transformation processes in MFIs
- Strong experience in providing consultancy in product development (incl. deposit products), treasury and financial management, institutional development, internal audit and legal structure
- Knowledge of developing and implementing policies and procedures
- Strong background in financial planning, developing and implementing business plans and developing and implementing tools for continued business planning
- Experience in MIS and reporting for management and investors on head office and branch level
- Experience in training and coaching of senior staff

Personal profile:

- 3 to 5 years experience in a large and successfully regulated microfinance institution or commercial bank
- University degree in finance, banking or economics
- Fluency in English, knowledge of Russian/Chinese language or other regional languages is a strong asset
- Strong communication skills
- Strong analytical and writing skills
- Result oriented and good leadership skills
- Diplomatic and a good negotiator
- Flexibility with regards to other short-term assignments

Contact Info: Ms. Christin Döring (CIS countries) or Ms. Sabine Spohn (Asia)
E-Mail: opportunities@frankfurt-school.de

International Consultant - Development of an Accessible Transport System
UNDP Malaysia
Location: Malaysia
Last Date: June 23, 2008
Email: registry.my@undp.org


International Consultant to assist in the development of an accessible transport system for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Penang, Malaysia.

UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Terms of Reference for International Consultant

UNDP Malaysia is looking for a suitably qualified International Consultant to assist in the development of an accessible transport system for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Penang, Malaysia. The consultant will work with local resource persons and institutions under the project Transport for Disabled Persons: Support of the Development of Accessible Transport in Penang. This project is being carried out in collaboration with the Penang State Economic Planning Unit and the Social Welfare Department.

The International Consultant’s specific tasks include:

1. Prepare a concise report documenting international best practices in accessible public transportation for PWDs, including best practices in access building requirements and universal design. The selected international best practices should be relevant to the setting in the state of Penang, Malaysia.

2. Determine the design and methodology for conducting an access audit inspection of public transportation for PWDs in Penang covering the following public transportation facilities:

 Vehicles (buses, trains, taxis)
 Ferry Terminals, train and bus stations and airport (access to vehicles as well as to ticket booths, retail outlets, toilets etc)
 Infrastructure (bus stops, taxi pickup points and surrounding pavements and pathways)
 Availability of information on various transport systems

3. Conduct training workshops for local resource persons on conducting access audits. Provide supervision to the access audit process, including assistance and advice on the preparation of all materials to support and facilitate the audit, as well as providing comments and inputs to the report detailing findings and recommendations from the access audit.

4. Based on findings from the access audit, work with local resource persons to design an accessible transport improvement strategy and provide recommendations for future transport infrastructure and facilities based on universal design. The transport improvement strategy should include:
 Output and timeframe targets and where possible;
 Estimated costing
 Prioritization of bus routes to be made accessible


Qualifications and Experience

Interested individuals should have the following qualifications:

• A PhD or a Master’s degree in Social Sciences or related discipline.
• 10 years or more of research and consulting experience in the area of accessible transportation for people with disabilities.
• Well versed with the Social Model of Disability.
• Demonstrated ability to speak and write professionally in English, with Bahasa Malaysia an advantage.
• Ability to work independently with a strong sense of initiative, discipline, self-motivation and team work.
• Experience working within a multicultural environment and interdisciplinary teams.
• Be proactive, energetic, committed and innovative.

Duration of the Project: 18 months

Interested individuals are kindly requested to submit your application together with a detailed curriculum vitae providing evidence of relevant ongoing and past consultancies/research, publications, reports and services provided and expected consultancy fee to:

Resident Representative
United Nations Development Programme
Wisma UN, Jalan Dungun, Damansara Heights
50490 Kuala Lumpur
Fax: 03 – 2095 2870
Email: registry.my@undp.org

Deadline for application: 23 June 2008

Only short-listed applicants will be notified.

Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.


For more information on the project, please visit our website at http://www.undp.org.my

Project Director – Mukta Project
Pathfinder International
Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Last Date: July 4, 2008
Email: applications.mukta@gmail.com

OB TITLE: Project Director – Mukta Project, Pathfinder International
LOCATION: Pune, Maharashtra

Background:
Pathfinder International is a non-profit, international and non-government organization established in 1957. The organization provides women, men, and adolescents throughout 26 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America, with access to quality family planning, reproductive health and HIV/AIDS prevention information and services. Pathfinder International is one of the pioneers to successfully integrate HIV/AIDS programs into existing reproductive health and family planning programmes, as well as a pioneer in community home based care and adolescent sexual and reproductive health around the world. The organization is headquartered in Boston, USA and has locally staffed field offices in all the regions where it has programmes.

Mukta Project:
Pathfinder International’s Mukta Project is a targeted intervention in 10 high prevalence districts of Maharashtra (Ahmednagar, Beed, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Nandurbar, Nashik, Parbhani, Pune, and Yavatmal) to reduce the prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) among sex workers (including Tamasha Artists) and MSM, and thus control the spread of HIV/AIDS. The project is part of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's Avahan Initiative, which supports HIV/AIDS prevention work in six States of India. As of March 2009 this project will move into its second phase 2009-2013, with an estimated project budget of USD 8 million.

Key Responsibilities:
The organization seek to hire a Project Director, who will be entrusted with the responsibility to provide leadership to a team of programmatic, technical, financial and administrative professionals in planning, coordination, and effective implementation of the Mukta Project (Phase II, 2009-2013). The Project Director will be responsible for oversight, administration, supervision, and management of the project. S/he will respond to and interact with the donor and appropriate host country officials and will serve as the primary project liaison to Gates/India and will coordinate and collaborate with other Gates-funded cooperating agencies.
• Oversee development of program strategies and activities, annual work plans and budgets.
• Ensure efficient systems are established to measure accomplishments, track work in progress and use of project resources, and measure impact of services provided by implementing partners.
• Prepare or oversee project-mandated deliverables including annual continuation plans, programmatic, financial and technical reports, as well as other reporting information required by donors or Pathfinder International’s Headquarters.
• Ensure appropriate management procedures, so that all resources are in place, adhered to and in compliance with Gates’ requests.
• Work closely with the Mukta Management Team (5 Directors), to design and operationalize an annual project planning cycle, which involves formulating comprehensive and integrated annual project work plans and budgets.
• Oversee programmatic/financial reports and program evaluations/audits/reviews, as required.
• Assume a key representational role for the organization to all external stakeholders - government, SACS, Gates/donor, NGO & community partners and undertake high-level policy dialogue with multitude of stakeholders.

Education Qualification:
• Doctorate in Public Health/Social Sciences or Masters in Public Health (with extensive programme based experience)

Experience:
• Strong background in public health/HIV/AIDS, with at least 15 years of experience in strategic design, management and implementation of integrated public health/ development projects in India/globally.
• Must have the commitment towards building & empowering communities, gender focused development and sensitivity to work with marginalized groups (sex workers, MSM and other vulnerable groups).
• Strong organizational/operational development skills which involve strategic human resources planning & development, financial management & developing efficient systems/processes for the delivery of projects on the ground.
• Strong credibility & representational ability to liaise & negotiate with principal stakeholders – government, SACS, donors, NGO & community partners.
• Very strong written & verbal communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of Hindi is essential and Marathi preferable.

Interested individuals may please submit their CV, a cover note and 3 references by email to applications.mukta@gmail.com with the subject line indicating Mukta – Project Director or call +91 (22) 66603558 /66603559 / 24371194. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Tender - Curriculum and Manual Development, Training of Trainers, M & E Tools
Tsao Foundation
Location: Singapore
Last Date: June 20, 2008
Email: IC@tsaofoundation.org

Tsao Foundation invites tenders for:

Development of curriculum and training manuals on financial education for mature women, training of trainers on the use of the curriculum and the training manuals, and development of monitoring and evaluation tools to measure programme impacts.


Eligibility:

TSAO is looking for development/training consulting firms with more than three years of experience on curriculum and manual development; training of trainers and development of monitoring and evaluation tools.

Tender Closing Date and Time:

20 June 2008 at 2359 hrs (Singapore Time).

For Tender Documents, please contact:

The Programme Manager
Email: IC@tsaofoundation.org
DID : 6433 2749
Fax : 6337 9719

Regional Programme Funding Manager
Oxfam GB
Location: New Delhi, India
Last Date: June 22, 2008

Regional Programme Funding Manager (Oxfam GB)
South Asia, New Delhi
£24,100 – £32,640 net pa + competitive benefits


The Tsunami. The Kashmir Earthquake. Cyclone Sidr. Some of the most devastating humanitarian disasters in recent memory. And each one affected the lives of millions of South Asians. Not surprisingly, responding to emergencies, improving food security and supporting livelihoods in this region present some of our toughest challenges. Your job will be to make sure we have the funds in place to support them.

Be challenged
Responsible for a region that is faced with the lion’s share of the world’s disasters and poverty, you’ll work with institutional donors, field staff and our International Funding Unit to secure the resources we need to make an impact. Regular interaction with the ground-reality will give you the exposure you need to write and deliver a successful and relevant regional funding strategy – one that helps our teams plan, raise and manage their funds as efficiently and accountably as possible. At the same time, we’ll look to you to strengthen the relationships we have with donor organisations and establish new sources of funding so that we can do more.

Be involved
As an experienced fundraising and development professional, your experience working with institutional donors has given you a good understanding of the sort of funding issues that NGOs face. With strong people and project management skills, you have a talent for budgeting, building teams and developing solutions. And with confident communication and negotiation skills, you have what it takes to serve as an ambassador for Oxfam when dealing with other organisations.

Be Oxfam
A simple, inescapable truth underlines everything we do at Oxfam. There’s enough wealth in this world to go around. It’s not unfortunate that people live in poverty. It’s unjustifiable. And with the right support, we can beat poverty and injustice. More than 8,000 people already commit their time and talents to our campaigning, humanitarian and long-term development projects. Now we’re looking for yours.

To find out more about this role and to apply, visit www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs and quote ref: INT2756.

Closing date: 22 June 2008
Provisional interview dates: 9, 10 & 11 July 2008.

At Oxfam we are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equity within our organisation and strongly welcome applications from female and under represented groups to apply for this position.

Sustainability & Community Relations Professions
Barrick
Location: Tanzania, Papau New Guinea, Toronto
Last Date: June 15, 2008
Email: applyafrica@barrick.com


Barrick is a leading international gold mining company, with a portfolio of 27 operating mines and seven advanced exploration and development projects, located across five continents. The Company is committed to responsible mining and is seeking to enhance its Community Relations Programs in key regions. We are seeking high-caliber individuals, with proven success to be part of the exciting process.

Tanzania … Papau New Guinea … Toronto!
Sustainability & Community Relations Professions

Use your 5 or more years of senior level project management experience in developing countries, to oversee our community development, resettlement and related social programs. You have a successful track record in designing and managing multi-faceted rural development projects, extensive experience in community engagement, and are familiar with internationally accepted practices in resettlement, social impact assessment and developing planning.

We currently have several exciting and challenging site positions in Tanzania and Papua New Guinea. We are developing our Africa regional team, based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and our Toronto based corporate group, to coordinate and strengthen our work regionally and globally.

We offer a highly competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and unlimited learning opportunities. Both fly-in-fly out site based positions and residential options available in countries,

Applicants are invited to submit their resume via e-mail to:

applyafrica@barrick.com

Barrick Group has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management. If you are not contacted by Barrick within thirty (30) days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful. Late applications will not be considered. Short listed candidates may be subjected to any of the following: a security clearance, competency assessment, physical capability assessment and reference checking.

Please forward applications before 15th June 2008.

Regional Logistics Manager
Oxfam GB
Location: South Asia
Last Date: June 15, 2008

Regional Logistics Manager (Oxfam GB)
South Asia (base country to be confirmed)
£20730 – £26910 net pa + competitive benefits (Fixed-term unaccompanied 12 month contract)

The Boxing Day Tsunami. The Kashmir Earthquake. Cyclone Sidr. Some of the most devastating humanitarian disasters in recent memory. Each one affected the lives of millions of South Asians. And each one falls under the remit of our Regional Logistics Manager. If you’re looking for a logistics role with unrivalled scope for impact, this is it.

Be challenged
South Asia has seen some of the largest disasters in human history. The effects of climate change are only making matters worse, which is why we need to streamline and capacity build our logistics strategies across the region to support the scale and scope of our programmes. It’s a huge responsibility with tremendous scope for impact, and it’ll largely be down to you. As well as developing, managing and implementing our logistics and supply function for the region, you’ll make sure it runs as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.

Be involved
Responsibilities don’t come much bigger than this, which is why we’re looking for someone with experience in a similar international logistics and supply role. There, you’ll have fine tuned your personnel, training, vehicle and communications management skills. You’ll also have strengthened your ability to negotiate with people at all levels – from partner agencies to government officials. To get to grips with the different needs and circumstances of each of the country programmes, you’ll also be willing and able to work out in the field from time to time.

Be Oxfam
A simple, inescapable truth underlines everything we do at Oxfam. There’s enough wealth in this world to go around. It’s not unfortunate that people live in poverty. It’s unjustifiable. It’s not their problem. It’s ours too. And with the right support, we can beat poverty and injustice. More than 8,000 people already commit their time and talents to our campaigning, humanitarian and long-term development projects. Now we’re looking for yours.

To find out more about this role and to apply, visit www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs and quote ref: INT2755.
Closing date: 15 June 2008

At Oxfam we are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equity within our organisation and strongly welcome applications from female and under represented groups to apply for this position.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, fosters sustainable economic growth in developing countries by financing private sector investment, mobilizing private capital in local and international financial markets, and providing advisory services to businesses and governments. IFC’s vision is that poor people have the opportunity to escape poverty and improve their lives. Supported by donor partners operating under the umbrella of the Mekong Private Sector Development Facility, IFC manages a substantial advisory services program in the countries of the Mekong (Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Vietnam).

IFC is recruiting key positions in Advisory Services in the Mekong:


Project Manager, Access to Infrastructure Program
International Finance Corporation
Location: Vietnam

Project Manager, Access to Infrastructure Program – Job#081056 (based in Vietnam) to lead the work in expanding access to reliable infrastructure services by helping governments develop sustainable public-private partnerships. Key selection criteria include strong financial modeling skills, knowledge of power and water sectors, experience in investment banking, business consulting, project finance, and/or infrastructure economics, and strong sense of service to clients.


Advisory Services Country Coordinator
International Finance Corporation
Location: Lao PDR


Advisory Services Country Coordinator, Lao PDR- Job#081057 (based in Lao PDR) to oversee all IFC advisory activities in Lao PDR, including strategic development of programs, and build-up of relationships with key stakeholders, including the government, business community, donors and other IFC clients. Key selection criteria include proven project management experience, particularly in designing and implementing complex programs, sound knowledge of policy and legal/regulatory issues in the region, and strong analytical skills and ability to prepare project proposals.


In addition to specific technical skills, candidates should demonstrate outstanding interpersonal, leadership, and management abilities. Experience in international development, emerging markets, and the region is highly desirable. The position require an advanced academic degree in business, economics, finance, or related field and the ability to travel.


IFC offers challenging and rewarding careers and great opportunities for professional and personal growth. Please go to www.ifc.org/careers then browse for current opportunities for full job descriptions and to apply online. Deadline is 06 June 2008.




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