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Our client, Greenpeace, is an independent global campaigning
organisation that acts to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace. Greenpeace is currently setting up an Africa office in Johannesburg, South Africa and two West and Central African countries and seeks to appoint a

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
The Communications Manager will be responsible for: Developing and
implementing communication strategies and creative concepts for high
potential communications projects integrated with fundraising activities and raising the Greenpeace Africa profile; serving as Greenpeace Africa spokesperson on Greenpeace programs and activities, as well as on
breaking news events and special features; developing potential story ideas and communication projects in order to enhance the image of Greenpeace Africa and its campaigns with media and the general public.

Candidates must have a Masters degree or equivalent in journalism
or similar and at least 5 years professional experience in PR, a press
office, agency or other media relations environment. A proven success
record in campaign based PR and branding and experience in working in an
international environment as well as coordination of rollouts across
global markets is also essential. Fully bi-lingual French/English is
required and Portuguese would be useful.

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO AFRICAN NATIONALS

Interested candidates should email a CV and letter of motivation by
Wednesday 21st May 2008 to:
ACTION APPOINTMENTS email: lisa@actionappointments.co.za




Communications Manager
Greenpeace / Action Appointments
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Last Date: May 21, 2008
Email: lisa@actionappointments.co.za

Senior Associate / Health Economist
Abt Associates, Inc.

Location: Bethesda, MD
Work Authorization Required

The Senior Associate / Health Economist (home office support) for PATHS 2 in Nigeria is responsible for a broad range of planning, monitoring, coordination, capacity building, and implementation of tasks related to health financing reforms in Nigeria, namely expansion and strengthening of public health insurance and improving the allocation and management of health sector resources. The Health Economist will also be responsible for the design and follow-up of a demonstration activity in selected pilot Governorates/Districts, emphasizing the development of financing mechanisms, global budgeting, health insurance plans, analysis and costing of benefits, performance based contracting, utilization of services, reimbursement, and quality monitoring. The Health Economist will work with the Program Director, Resident Health Advisor and Federal Ministry of Health (MoH) and State Government and Local Governements of Nigeria.

The overall responsibilities of the Senior Associate / Health Economist activities include:

• In close collaboration with Program Director and Health Financing Advisor in Nigeria, provide strategic inputs for the PATHS2 Project in Health Financing and Health Economics, assuring responsiveness and quality, resolving problems, and ensuring that project work produces the required output results.
• Serves as the key liaison for all PATH2 strategic health financing and health economics issues.
• In collaboration with the project team and the client, develops scopes of work and work plans that clearly identify short and long-range achievable, sustainable strategies for improving financial systems in the Nigerian health sector.
• Identify technical assistance expertise required for the field activities, prepare scope of work, identify right consultants, review consultant reports for quality.
• Represent the PATHS2 Project, IHD and Abt Associates at international meetings, seminars and conferences in the areas of expertise along with program director and or Nigeria- based Health Financing Advisor.
• Keep informed and collaborate with other international donors and development agencies.
• Produce analytic papers and products related to specific international health topics and field work.
• Contribute to brainstorming and development of research agendas and special projects for improving health systems.

Specific responsibilities include the following:

Technical Support, Implementation, Monitoring and Dissemination:
• Consult with the Programme Director (PD), COP, Resident Health Financing Advisor and other US-based experts, take the lead in day-to-day contacts with health financing counterparts in the FMoH at the central, State Level and Local Governement level, and the Health Insurance Organization, and in monitoring their progress in implementing tasks in accordance with the implementation plan and other agreements.

Work in close collaboration with the PD, COP, HFA, to provide technical support for the following project activities:
• Building financing and insurance administration capacity.
• Developing benefit packages and corresponding financing schemes.
• Pilot testing of new components of the insurance model that expand consumer choice and the mix of contracted providers.
• Building capacity at Federal, State, Local levels to implement and sustain financing reforms.
• Building capacity in resource management at the central FMoH and pilot Governorates.
• Developing new methods of budget preparation, allocation, and monitoring.
• Institutionalizing and building capacity in National Health Accounts (NHA).
• Plan and coordinate appropriate workshops for training and building capacity of counterparts on their roles and responsibilities in the area of financing reforms.
• Provide technical guidance and respond to inquiries from the FMoH and DFID and represent the PATHS2 at workshops and meetings of other projects and donors, as they relate to the area of financing reforms.
• Participate in the development of work plans, technical reports, training materials, and other project products.
• Help maintain and ensure excellent working relationships with all in-country counterparts.

Project Management:
• Assist the Program Director in the management of the PATHS 2, including
• Identifying appropriate staff, consultants and in-country organizations.
• Drafting annual implementation plans, developing scopes of work, managing health financing budgets.
• Monitoring and evaluating progress and impact on country program.
• Assuring on-time completion of planning and implementation.
• Prepare SOWs for Short Term Technical Advisors (STTA) and provide the operational support to enable consultants to accomplish their work (includes setting schedules, organizing meetings and site visits, providing debriefings and answering questions).
• Supervise consultants as required and insure they fulfill the terms and conditions of their contracts, including review of all deliverables as specified therein.

Skill Requirements:

• Masters Degree (minimum) or a PhD (greatly preferred) in Economics, Public Health, Public Policy, Business, or other related field.
• 13-15 years of relevant professional experience with a Masters Degree, or 8-10 years with a PhD. Relevant experience includes health economics, health financing, decentralization, research, survey design, evaluation, reform design and implementation, and community-based health insurance.
• Experience with international donor organizations is highly desirable, especially with DIFD or other European donors.
• Superior writing, research, and presentation skills.
• Ability to convey highly technical material in a clear manner to a non-technical audience.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills are required.
• Able to produce results within tight deadlines.
• Willing and able to travel frequently on short-term assignments to Nigeria.

If interested in this opportunity, please e-mail resume to: NigeriaJobs@abtassoc.com


Senior Associate / Health Economist
Abt Associates
Location: Bethesda, MD, USA
Last Date: June 5, 2008
Email: NigeriaJobs@abtassoc.com

Project Officer – Economic and Social Affairs

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) is the oldest of the German political foundations committed to the values of social democracy. Established in 1925 as a non-profit, non-governmental organization, its primary purpose today is the education of people from all segments of society in the spirit of social democracy, and the strengthening of international cooperation to further peace and development. In its international work, the Friedrich Ebert Foundation has a strong emphasis on development issues and maintains a network of offices and programs in more than 80 countries, mostly in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific.

The New York Office is located close to the United Nations in New York and serves as a liaison between the United Nations, FES field offices and partners in developing countries. It contributes to the debate on globalization by annually organizing and convening some 30 high-level seminars, conferences and roundtables and by publishing briefing and occasional papers on global policy issues.

The project officer on economic and social afairs reports directly to the Director of the New York Office. The position´s specific responsiblities include:

Conceptualizing, planning and preparing seminars, conferences and roundtables in the field of international economic and social policy;
Maintaining and expanding the network of contacts to relevant UN departments and agencies, UN member state representatives, civil society groups and think tanks;
Following and reporting on recent developments in the United Nations and the Bretton Woods Institutions in the field of global economic governance, development policy, international social policy, and international financial markets;
Assisting with administrative duties at all levels, including event management, editing of articles for publication, website maintenance and planning of visitor programs.
The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications:

University Degree (B.A./M.A.) in a relevant field, preferably in Economics, International Development Studies or International Relations;
Proficiency in English and good writing skills;
Sensitivity to communicate and work in an intercultural and international context;
Relevant work experience, preferably in an international non-profit setting, would be a plus;
German language skills would be an asset but are not a must;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; working knowledge of ACT and Dreamweaver would be beneficial but can also be acquired on the job.
We are looking for a dynamic, hard-working and good-humored (but firm) individual who is able to work in a small team dealing with multiple tasks and responsibilities. We are offering a salary that is commensurate with experience and an attractive benefits package.

The initial appointment will be temporary (for a period of 10 months); a transfer into a permanent appointment is likely.

To apply, please send a letter, CV and two references to:

Jürgen Stetten
Director
Friedrich Ebert Foundation Inc.
747 Third Avenue, 22b
New York, New York 10017

Project Officer – Economic and Social Affairs
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES)
Location: New York
Last Date: June 2, 2008

Head of Programs
American Red Cross
Location: New Delhi

Job Title : Head of Programs
City New Delhi
Country India
Employment Status Regular
Full-Time / Part-Time Full-Time
% of Travel Required 60-80%
Relocation Benefits Available? Depending on suitability of candidate

Job Description/Qualifications

SUMMARY:

The American Red Cross seeks an experienced Head of Programs to develop and carry out objectives of American Red Cross support to the longer-term recovery and mitigation framework of the Indian Red Cross Society in Tamil Nadu-India, to provide similar support to efforts in Anjar District of Gujarat, and for a Disaster Center project based in New Delhi and Chennai, TN.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Head of Programs oversees Tsunami Recovery Program (TRP) projects implemented through the India Red Cross Society in Tamil Nadu. S/he directly supervises project officers and provides oversight and technical assistance, ensuring impact and timely delivery of a several million-dollar, multi-year integrated tsunami response project in the sectors of health, psychosocial support, and disaster planning and preparedness. The Head of Programs also supports the management of other portfolio projects in India, S/he prepares and reviews reports (including financial), and records of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objectives and institutes changes as required to achieve objectives.

The Head of Programs also provides technical assistance and quality assurance to the projects implemented in Anjar, Gujarat ensuring similar interaction and dialogue with the project specialists in Tamil Nadu. The Head of Programs leads the implementation of the cross-cutting themes for projects, coordination of the monitoring and evaluation, retains overall responsibility for the baselines, midterms and final evaluations of both projects.

The Head of Programs reports directly to the American Red Cross Senior Country Representative for India and as requested, will support the Senior Country Representative as a liaison with other Red Cross and Red Crescent partners, and others involved in related tsunami response and other programs. S/he may serve as acting Senior Country Representative when needed, and may be asked to accept more senior management roles in the future.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced degree in social and/or management sciences, public health, and minimum of ten years’ related experience required in progressively more responsible positions, including at least five years’ experience managing multi-million dollar, multi-year relief or development programs overseas. Field experience internationally in managing large-scale operations, including project/program management, design, monitoring and evaluation of multi-sectoral programs, budgeting and financial experience, program supervision, general office processes/systems supervision, and compliance required. Significant experience in community development (including community mobilization and various PRA techniques). The Head of Programs will have line authority over a roster of national staff and must be prepared to enhance teamwork and coordination between project teams in different locations. The successful applicant will demonstrate considerable experience conducting and/or supervising needs assessments and surveys, data analysis, project design, and evaluation, preferably for both emergency and development programs. Previous experience as a trainer is preferred. Solid project management experience with a proven track record of successful teamwork needed, preferably in a large PVO. Excellent English verbal and written communication skills required. This position will be based in New Delhi but will require up to 60-80% percent travel to project sites in India.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates may send in their applications through email to vacancy@amcrossasia.org . Please specify the position applied for in the subject of the email.

Closing date of receipt of resumes is May 10, 2008. Only short listed candidates will be notified.

Subject Matter Specialists
PRADAN (Professional Assistance for Development Action)
Location: Project Locations in District Dindori (Madhya Pradesh)
Last Date: May 15, 2008
Email: dindori@pradan.net

Responsibilities: Plan, implement and manage activities in the specific subject area.

Essential Qualifications: (Candidates having any of the qualifications mentioned below are eligible to apply)
1.For SMS (Watershed) – B.Tech.(Civil/Agri), Diploma in Civil Engineering
2.For other positions - Graduate/Post graduate degree in the relevant subject - Agriculture/Social Work/Rural Development/Veterinary

Desirable Experience:
1. Two years of experience in the relevant subject area