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SPARK
Location: South East Europe & outside South East Europe
Last Date: May 4, 2008
Email: vacancy@spark-online.org

VACANCY

PROJECT DEVELOPERS
– PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND HIGHER EDUCATION –

SPARK is a growing, young, dynamic not-for-profit development organisation with 50 staff members in the Netherlands and Southeast Europe. SPARK develops higher education and entrepreneurship, so that young ambitious people are empowered to lead their post-conflict society into prosperity. SPARK is achieving this goal by by helping young entrepreneurs to start-up their own business by means of business plan competitions, skills training and advice. We also help universities to reform their programmes in line with the Bologna Action Lines and organise large scale summer universities.

SPARK is expanding its activities in Southeast Europe, the New Neighboring Countries to the European Union, Middle East, Caucasus and Africa. For the development of its activities, SPARK is currently recruiting Project Developers.

Main tasks & responsibilities
• Develop new project activities in SME development and higher education in the above mentioned geographical areas.
• Raise funds for ongoing activities, especially the summer universities in Southeast Europe.

Requirements & assets
• Proven experience in higher education and private sector developments in the above mentioned regions/countries.
• Network in a relevant donor community.
• Awareness of relevant funding schemes, e.g. European Commission or national funding opportunities.
• Familiar with project development, particularly project proposal writing (LFA method).
• Relevant university degree.
• Good (inter-cultural) communication and social skills.
• Good oral and written language skills in English and local languages.
• Based in one of the above mentioned regions/countries.
• The Fundraiser / Project Developer is available on short notice.

We currently have two positions:
1) Project Developer South East Europe;
2) Project Developer outside of South East Europe.

The position in South East Europe will focus on ongoing and planned activities in Macedonia, Kosovo and Serbia. You will be based at one of our field offices in Belgrade, Mitrovica, Pristina, or Skopje.

For the position outside of South East Europe you should demonstrate experience in one or more of the following countries: Moldova, Belarus, Palestine Territories, Iraq, Lebanon, Caucasus, Afghanistan, Colombia, Liberia and Sierra Leone

Spark offers
• International and dynamic working experience
• Training opportunities
• Remuneration is partly performance based. The fixed part of the remuneration depends on experience. The additional performance based part depends on funds raised.

If you are interested, please email your letter of motivation and your CV in English to vacancy@spark-online.org before 4 May 2008 (Reference: PD: ). More info at www.spark-online.org

Monitoring and Evaluation Consultants: Education Project
Management Systems International
Location: Tanzania
Last Date: May 17, 2008

Monitoring and Evaluation Consultants: Education Project
Tanzania

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: Management Systems International is seeking Monitoring and Evaluation consultants with experience evaluating education programs for an upcoming project in Tanzania. The project will assess the impact of USAID/Tanzania’s education activities and their monitoring and evaluation systems, as well as grant management procedures. Individual assignments will last from 3-6 weeks; timing is to be determined.

Qualifications:

Prior experience with performance monitoring and evaluation for international development programs, including developing performance indicators, causal linkages, target setting, etc.;
Minimum 10 years international development experience, with at least 4 years specific to M&E;
Prior experience evaluating the effectiveness of education programs, or other education project experience;
Knowledge of and experience working with USAID rules and regulations preferred;
Superior writing ability;
English fluency required;
Tanzania or regional experience strongly 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

Programme Officer (Asia)
International IDEA
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Last Date: April 27, 2008
Email: vacancies@idea.int

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance — International IDEA is an intergovernmental organization that supports sustainable democracy worldwide. Its objective is to strengthen democratic institutions and processes. International IDEA acts as a catalyst for democracy building by providing knowledge resources, policy proposals and supporting democratic reforms in response to specific national requests. It works together with policy makers, governments, UN organizations and agencies and regional organizations engaged in the field of democracy building.

International IDEA’s notable areas of expertise are: electoral processes, political parties, constitution-building processes, democracy and gender and democracy assessments. International IDEA works worldwide. It is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has offices in New York, Latin America, Africa and Asia.

Programme Officer (Asia)

The main functions of the post:

To support the successful implementation of the EU Project (Asia) and subsequent agreements with the Government of Sweden.
To develop, administer and coordinate the production of written materials in relation to the project, pre and post conferences.
To organise conferences and seminars.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the immediate supervision of the Director the incumbent performs the following duties:

Provides support and relevant advice to ensure the successful implementation of the project.
Manages the production of written materials, including the administering, and editing of contracts.
Coordinates participation in the planned consultations.
Organises seminars and conferences.
Undertakes international missions from time to time as and when required by the project.
Estimates revenues and expenses.
Performs high level analysis and customised reporting.
Manages funds and oversees budget expenditures.
Prepares for and responds to the projects audit.
Coordinates and oversees the administration of contracts and travel arrangements.
Actively integrates the gender perspective in the programming activities under his/her responsibility.
Performs any other task assigned by the EU Project Manager.
Qualifications and Required Skills:

Education:

University degree in political science, law, or a related subject.
Professional Experience:

Minimum 5 (five)years experience in an international environment.
Substantive understanding of the challenges facing democracy and democracy building, especially in a development cooperation context.
Knowledge of EU inter-institutional relations and working modalities.
Experience in developing knowledge resources.
Experience in organising events.
Functional Competencies

Experience and ability to coordinate multi dimensional projects.
Excellent organisational skills.
Ability to build and maintain an extensive network of professional contacts relating to the EU project.
Excellent analytical, drafting and problem solving skills.
Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate and plan.
Good sense of initiative, ability to set priorities and work under pressure with accuracy and dedication.
Ability to appreciate diversity and work as part of a team in such an environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and spoken.
Work Relationships

Close collaboration with the projects donor and other project partners.
Vital to maintain external relations and work effectivley with the projects partners.
Independence of Work

Expected to carry out his/her duties with a high level of autonomy and minimum supervision, in line with International IDEA'S financial and administrative regulations.
Computer Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office package (including Excel) and Internet.
Knowledge of information management systems.
Language Skills

English: Fluent written and oral
Swedish: Medium to advanced level would be an asset
Criteria for Professional Performance: The incumbent of this post is expected to act according to a set of principles when carrying out her/his responsibilities both at Headquarters and in the field and, as appropriate to their role, display the following:

Get Results, Be Accountable and Proactive
Be a Model of Integrity
Celebrate Diversity
Be a Team Worker
Strive for Success and Excellence
Plan and Organize
Terms of contract: 2 year fixed term appointment

International IDEA is an equal opportunity employer which seeks to further diversify its staff in terms of gender, culture and nationality.

Click Here to Apply
http://www.idea.int/about/vacancies/index.cfm

Should internet not be an option, applications can be submitted to International IDEA by fax: +46-20 24 22 or by post: International IDEA, SE-103 34, Stockholm, Sweden

Background
As part of its capacity building initiative, the Ministry of Finance, along with its collaborating partners – Civil Service Agency, University of Liberia, Liberia Institute of Public Administration - has established a Financial Management Training Program (FMTP). The Program has two components: short term training in financial management for civil servants and training of two batches of 30 trainee civil servants in financial management leading to a Masters in Management degree awarded by the University of Liberia. The program is expected to run over the next two years and is being delivered through the Financial Management Training Unit (FMTU) in the Ministry of Finance.


The program is looking for three (3) full-time lecturers in the fields of Economics, Accounting and Information Technology

Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of Work
The Lecturers shall deliver the courses in their relevant fields of specialization for the training programs being organized by the FMTU and shall carry out all the tasks, which shall include but not necessarily limited to the under listed tasks:

* Shall be responsible for preparing the course outline as per the objectives and description in the curriculum for Economics;
* Ensure that the relevant courses are effectively delivered – completing the teaching as per the curriculum and semester schedule, designing and preparing training material for the courses that are being delivered;
* Preparing and administering assignments, mid and end semester examinations and their evaluation;
* Assist the Director in administration of the Program, curriculum development, quality assurance, superintendence of the training and discipline related matters;
* Deliver subject related courses as part of the short term training courses for in-service civil servants;
* Assist the trainees with reference to any matter relating to the delivery of the training program;
* Serve as mentor for the assigned trainees during the duration of the program;
* Any other work assigned by the Director of the Program;
* Shall report the progress of the course to the Director of the Program;

ANNEX I
1. MICRO ECONOMIC THEORY & APPLICATION
Objective: To provide trainees with an understanding of the basic economic theories, concepts and techniques; and to enable them to examine and analyze the decision making behavior of consumers, firms and markets from the economic point of view.

Contents:

* Introduction, theoretical perspective, definitional aspects, scope and coverage.
* Basic concepts of the market demand and supply equilibrium, principles underlying consumer demand and producer supply, scarcity and opportunity cost.
* Production functions and costs, resource allocation and efficiency.
* Market structure and competition – implications for pricing and output decisions of firms.
* General equilibrium theory, welfare economics, externalities and public goods.
* Case studies in areas relevant to Liberia’s public sector institutions (including state owned enterprises) and private firms.


2. MACRO ECONOMIC THEORY & APPLICATIONS
Objective: To improve the macro economic analytical capability withenhanced skills in policy formulation, scenario building, implementation and review. The focus will be on an increased appreciation of the inter-relationships between various policies and the need for managed co-ordination.

Contents:

* National income accounting concept, IS- LM model and its application for analysis of fiscal and monetary policies.
* Economic debates between the classical Keynesian, Monetarist and Rational expectations approaches and their implications for economic policy.
* Liberian Economy: Overview, its nature, problems and present scenario in different sectors, e.g. agriculture, industry, business, finance and the related policies of the Government of Liberia, economic integration issues. Role of government, state enterprises and new economic reforms.
* Fiscal and monetary policy:theory and practice, reform and policy formulation, macro economic models.
* Techniques used for understanding how finance relates to ‘fundamentals of economic performance such as the levels of investment and consumer spending.


3. BANKING & FINANCE
Objective: To provide the trainees a critical understanding of the role of financial market in facilitating economic growth both locally and in context of international finance.

Contents:

* Commercial banks, capital and money markets, interest rates
* Analysis of risk and return in financial sector
* The nature, functions of different types of banks in the financial system
* Banking regulations / supervision – role of Central Bank of Liberia
* Non bank financial institutions including development finance institutions and their role in economic development.
* The role and place of Informal Financial Institutions in the Financial System.


4. INTERNATIONAL FINANCE

Objective: To provide the trainees with a basic understanding of external finance and foreign exchange issues and how they relate to macroeconomic behavior.

Contents:

* Major institutions of international finance
* Study and understanding of empirical data on the financial flows of the world economy

* Introduction to theory of international trade. Balance of payment and exchange rate regimes.
* International capital markets, capital flows and economic growth, stabilization programs.

Competencies

* Able to work under pressure.
* Track record of experience in post conflict country.

Required Skills and Experience

* At least a Master’s degree in the related discipline –Economics;
* Proven tract record of at least 10 years academic/teaching experience of which at least five should be with teaching Graduate students;
* University experience in an academic or/and administrative position would be an advantage.



Location : Monrovia, LIBERIA
Application Deadline : 18-Apr-08
Additional Category : Poverty Reduction
Type of Contract : SSA
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected canditate is expected to start) 01-May-2008
Duration of Initial Contract : Four Months Initially


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UNDP Indonesia's mission is to be an agent for change in the human and social development of Indonesia. We aim to be a bridge between Indonesia and all donors as well as a trusted partner to all stakeholders. We work in four key areas of development: Governance Reforms, Pro-Poor Policy Reforms, Conflict Prevention and Recovery, and Environment Management, with the overarching aim of reducing poverty in Indonesia. Besides the four priority areas, UNDP Indonesia is also engaged in a variety of crosscutting initiatives focused on HIV/AIDS, gender equality, and information and technology for development.

The Aceh Government Transformation Program (AGTP) is a strategic initiative designed to support the transition process by strengthening the capacity of the provincial government to:

* Assume the responsibilities and functions of BRR when its term expires, and
* Implement policies and deliver services under the new local autonomy framework

This proposal has emerged from eight months of discussions between the Provincial Government of Aceh, BRR, BAPPENAS, United Nations Development Programme, World Bank, and key donors about the need for a strategic and systematic approach to the transfer of assets and functions assumed by BRR during the post-tsunami recovery and to the general strengthening of provincial government institutions to better manage the additional resources and responsibilities that accompany local autonomy.

The AGTP supports two main areas:

Technical Assistance, which has two components:

* Component 1a - TA for governor’s office – in 7 critical areas (HR, Anti Corruption, Transition, Legal, Economy, Communications and MIS) with supporting team for each area.
* Component 1b - TA for government administration (BADAN, Biro and DINAS) to support each institution.

Capacity Building, which has two components:

* Component 2a - Immediate capacity building needs, which includes formal training for heads and other capacity building for each institution.
* Component 2b- Sustainable capacity building, which involves a reform of DIKLAT to become the advanced “Aceh Civil Service College”.

The first area provides short-term assistance for the transfer of assets and responsibilities from BRR to the provincial Government. While the second area provides technical support and training for institution capacity building and reform of the provincial administration. Both of these areas dovetail in the larger objective of supporting the transition from post-tsunami recovery and post-conflict rehabilitation to long-term development for ongoing peace and prosperity in the province.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions:

The Senior Technical Advisor will provide leadership and technical support to the project management to ensure high quality programme development and implementation. The STA will support the systematic human resource development and bureaucratic reform to enable the provincial government smooth transition in assuming the responsibilities, functions and assets inherited from BRR and the other over from the BRR. The STA is to maintain the achievements and further the progress of the post-tsunami and post-conflict recovery efforts over the past years. In addition, the STA is to steer the team in developing sustainable governance capacity in Aceh to rouse immediate socio-economic gains as well as securing sustainable long-term developments. All is done with collaboration with the Project Manager and the Programme Management Unit (PMU) to plan, develop and initiate the AGTP project focusing on good governance.

Function / Expected Results

The Senior Technical Advisor will discharge the following duties and responsibilities:

* Design the AGTP project.
* Provide regular in-depth analysis of the state, progress and perspectives in Aceh governance environment to UNDP and other relevant stakeholders.
* Liaise and consult with relevant government entities and other stakeholders in formulating components of the project.
* Jointly identify and analyze the issues, formulate strategies and activities to be incorporated in components of the project.
* Contribute to capacity-strengthening initiatives focused on long term sustainability.
* Secure high level of ownership of and commitment by relevant government agencies on the activities in components.
* Ensure a project document is prepared and approved by Q3/2008.

Implement the project.

* Develop AGTP framework and provide strategic directions to the Programme Management Unit (PMU) in developing project initiatives and work plan preparations to ensure consistency with strategic objectives and results of AGTP project.
* Provide technical oversight and serve as a technical resource for the provision of technical assistance and capacity building initiatives in the implementation of the AGTP project.
* Collaborate with PMU on AGTP activities to ensure technical and programmatic consistency in programme implementation.
* Develop relationships with international agencies, donor community, multi-lateral organizations, non-profit agencies, private sector companies, and foreign government ministries to support the AGTP project.

Formulate Immediate Response Activities

* Identify needs and keep abreast of emerging issues for immediate response activities.
* Design the activities and conduct proper consultations on the activities with relevant stakeholders.
* Working with other UNDP staff in Jakarta and Banda Aceh, implement the immediate response activities.

Monitoring & Evaluation

* Develop appropriate monitoring and evaluation plans including developing evaluation criteria during programme design and building in baseline data collection techniques.
* Design tools and systems to regulate the developments in all government entities involved in the programme.
* Identify and develop tools to indicate the progressive transition of administration and transformation of the provincial government.

Report Writing

* Produce AGTP project Document which is strategically developed, properly consulted with and has the buy-in from the relevant government stakeholders, discussed and approved by the Project Approval Committee (PAC).
* Prepare project brief and technical papers for dissemination to government entities and stakeholders.
* Responsible in writing or/and editing as well as reviewing project activities proposals.
* Publish needs assessment, policy briefs and technical papers.

Visibility and Communications - Working closely with the Communications Officers in Jakarta and Banda Aceh, the STA will:

* Ensure that UNDP Governance Programme has adequate and strategic visibility in Aceh as well as nationally.
* Communicate strategically UNDP AGTP’s objectives and activities to relevant stakeholders.
* Advise and prepare visibility and communications strategies, plans, and activities.

Other duties as assigned by Project Board

The outputs of the assignment in the first year are: (a) a project document that is strategically developed, properly consulted with and has the buy-in from the relevant government stakeholders, discussed and approved by the Project Approval Committee (PAC); (b) external funding and donor reporting management is arranged and implemented; (c) the management arrangement of the AGTP is defined; (d) the PMU is set up and fully staffed. Advisors and consultants are hired. (e) 2008 annual work and budget plan is developed and approved; (f) quarterly reports are developed; (g) external communications and visibility are planned and implemented; (h) positive rapports with government and donor community is established; (i) the PMU team is provided with clear guidance and leadership; (j) project is implemented fully as planned.

Impact of Results

The key results have a direct impact on the overall efficiency and effectiveness of AGTP project management. Project implementation in line with the objectives of the project and UNDP rules, regulation and procedures is critical to ensure achievement of UNDP Country Programme outcomes. A client-oriented and efficient approach has impact on the image of UNDP Indonesia.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

* Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values.
* Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

Leadership and Self-Management

* Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback.
* Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
* Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure.
* Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
* Has a vision and provide clear directives to support to team members with the assigned tasks.
* Competent in leading team and creating team spirit, stimulating team members to produce quality outputs in a timely and transparent fashion.
* Ability to engage and motivate staff in a challenging programme.
* Establish and disseminate clear guidelines and parameters that articulate the distinct interests and roles of UNDP in advancing good governance practice in Indonesia.

Project Implementation

* Highly analytical and conceptually minded in results based management and results oriented approach to project implementation.
* Ability to lead implementation and monitoring of development projects.
* Has demonstrated knowledge and experience in working on bureaucratic reform and/or decentralization initiatives and existing networks of experts and policy makers.
* Appreciates and have a firm grasp of the political dynamics of locality in attaining project goals and objectives.

Communications and Networking

* Has excellent written communication skill, with analytic capacity and ability to synthesize project outputs and relevant findings for the preparation of quality project reports.
* Maturity and confidence in dealing with senior and high ranking members of national and international institutions, government and non-government.
* Has excellent oral communication skills and conflict resolution competency to manage inter-group dynamics and mediate conflicting interests of varied actors.

Knowledge Management and Learning

* Encourages a work culture of continuous learning, information sharing, and professional development.
* Shares knowledge and experience; and ability to guide the team in achieving the programme objectives.
* Ability to develop and implement methods to gather, synthesize, and transfer knowledge, both formally and informally.


Required Skills and Experience

Education:

* Minimum Master’s Degree or equivalent in Political Science, International Development, Public Administration, Knowledge Management or related field.

Experience:

* Minimum of 10 years working experience in supervising government / public administration development and lead bureaucratic reform and decentralization.
* Minimum of 5 years relevant overseas work experience in managing development programmes and projects.
* In depth knowledge of Aceh political and governance context.
* Extensive knowledge and experience in post-conflict and post-tsunami developments in Aceh
* Excellent interpersonal communication skills, writing ability and administrative skills.
* Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
* Ability to engage and negotiate with high level personnel in governmental institutions, external agencies, etc.
* Proven analytical skills and ability to conceptualize strategic intervention.
* Awareness and ability to conceptualize gender sensitive issues.
* Familiarity of UNDP system, rules and procedures is an advantage.

Language Requirements:

* Fluency in both written and oral English and Bahasa Indonesia. Working knowledge in Acehnese language is desirable.
* UNDP is an equal opportunity employer and qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply

Deadline: 17, april, 2008.

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