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
Chief of Party, Paraguay
ACDI/VOCA
Location: Paraguay
Last Date: July 30, 3008
For 45 years and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness systems, financial services, enterprise development and community development in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 90 projects in 45 countries and revenues of $90 million.
Chief of Party
We are currently seeking a chief of party for an upcoming multiyear program in Paraguay. The purpose of this program is to support the conservation of biodiversity in Paraguay’s ecoregions by increasing sustainable economic and social activities in rural communities. Key steps include (1) overcoming production/business constraints to sustainable economic activities, (2) upgrading local/indigenous production-trade level capabilities (e.g., improving capacity, production, processing and marketing), and (3) improving cooperation and linkages among entities within value chains to stimulate growth, create economies of scale, increase bargaining power and generate investments. The start date will be in late 2008 and the position is contingent upon ACDI/VOCA being awarded the activity.
Responsibilities:
• provide overall management of all program components
• provide technical direction for the program and ensure that it is managed according to the yearly work plans
• monitor and approve program allocations and expenditures and ensure that all project financial reporting is done in accordance with USAID regulations and ACDI/VOCA accounting policies and procedures
• ensure the program reaches monitoring and evaluation plan targets
• identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest adjustments
• maintain strong relationships with home office and donor personnel, partners and collaborators and any other associated stakeholders
• represent ACDI/VOCA and the program to the public and donor community
Qualifications:
• minimum of master’s degree in a relevant area
• at least seven years of experience working with communities, producers and rural activities or other related fields
• experience working with transnational companies, exporters, government authorities and/or producers’ associations
• experience in agribusiness and rural development
• USAID project/program management experience
• previous experience managing assistance programs in Latin America
• fluency in both English and Spanish languages.
No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
Apply at: http://www.cytiva.com/av/apply.asp?av?av963?acapanu?11
Associate Vice President, Livelihoods
Save the Children (U.S.)
Location: Washington, DC, USA
Last Date: July 25, 2008
Save the Children, the leading relief and development agency which strives to improve the lives of women and children in need around the world and throughout the United States, would like to hear from you. We are seeking a strong Associate Vice President, Livelihoods (AVP) to join our International Program Leadership team.
The AVP will champion and guide Save the Children's global work in livelihoods, which aims to ensure that children benefit from household food and economic security in development, transition, and emergency settings. The AVP will set strategic direction and advocacy priorities, promote technical quality standards, and develop key relationships with Country Offices, members of the International Save the Children Alliance, donors, and other partners to advance and expand our work for children. S/he will also develop funding to grow the portfolio and staff in order to achieve goals set out in Save the Children’s strategic plan. Reporting to the Vice President, International Program Leadership, the AVP will drive results and accountability for agency livelihood initiatives as a member of our International Program Leadership senior management team.
Ideal candidates should possess a Masters’ degree, Ph.D. preferred, plus 10-15 years’ relevant experience overseas and in management roles. Broad knowledge of and experience in the food security and household economic strengthening field (including but not limited to safety nets and resource transfers, development/emergency food aid programming, agricultural systems, microfinance, and micro-enterprise/savings) is important. Proven ability to formulate and mobilize support for a vision; to identify, attract, and develop high-caliber staff; and to work and think globally is required. Experience with major donors such as USAID/Food for Peace, USAID/EGAT, DfID, WFP and major foundations is also critical for success.
For consideration, please forward your CV directly via our website for position #3699 at:
www.savethechildren.org/careers/index.asp
Chief of Party, Anti-Corruption and Public Sector Reform
Management Systems International
Location: Albania
Last Date: July 26, 2008
Chief of Party, Anti-Corruption and Public Sector Reform
Albania
Company Profile: Management Systems International is an international development consulting firm based on the D.C. waterfront with offices around the globe. For over 25 years, MSI has worked to improve the daily lives of people in many of the most impoverished and conflict-ridden places of the world through partnerships with domestic and foreign government agencies, corporations, and non-governmental organizations. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Position Summary: MSI is seeking a Chief of Party for an upcoming USAID project in Albania. The program will focus on reforming key functions and institutions in the public sector in Albania to make them more transparent and accountable. In particular, activities will deal with reforms in the tax administration, court administration and business licensing/permitting functions, specifically focused on reducing their vulnerabilities to corruption. The project is expected to begin in the Fall of 2008.
Responsibilities:
Oversee and coordinate all technical and administrative functions of the program, working closely with MSI’s Technical Director at headquarters;
Provide technical leadership in at least one of the project component areas;
Manage the monitoring and reporting on project activities;
Hire, manage and mentor field staff;
Liaise with USAID and high level host government counterparts.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated expertise in public sector management, including administration, policy formulation, strategic planning and management capacity building.
Significant prior experience as Chief of Party or equivalent for USAID projects strongly preferred;
Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations;
Regional experience required; prior experience in Albania preferred.
Masters degree or higher in public administration, public policy, law or other related field 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
Country Representative, Eastern Caribbean
Population Services International
Location: Port of Spain, Trinidad
Last Date: July 26, 2008
Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization, operating in more than 60 developing countries. PSI creates demand for essential health products and services by using private sector marketing techniques and innovative communications campaigns to motivate positive changes in health behavior. On the supply side, PSI works with the commercial sector to increase the availability of these products and services at prices which are affordable to at-risk populations. With a bottom-line orientation that is rare among non-profits, PSI social markets products and services for family planning, maternal and child health, and the prevention of AIDS, malaria and other diseases. For more information, please visit: www.psi.org.
PSI seeks entrepreneurial, dynamic candidates with an interest in private sector approaches to development for the position of Country Representative, Eastern Caribbean. PSI implements an innovative, regional HIV-AIDS prevention program with multi-donor support. PSI utilizes the Total Market Approach to expand access to the region’s condom market and promotes their use through regional mass media campaigns and targeted behavior change communication activities. PSI does not distribute any branded products through this program. The platform requires skilled management of host government and donor relations. The Country Representative will be responsible for managing and growing PSI Caribbean’s current donor portfolio. This position is based in Port of Spain, Trinidad, and reports to the Regional Director for LAC.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Country Representative will be responsible for the overall development, management (financial, administrative, and programmatic), and representation of PSI’s activities in the English-speaking Caribbean. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Manage a highly skilled and experienced team to:
o Implement the Total Market Approach to increase access to condoms;
o Develop targeted Behavior Change Communications approaches for HIV/AIDS prevention to high risk groups including youth;
o Develop Regional mass media communications campaigns;
• Utilize research and evidence-based decision-making to develop innovative approaches (a pilot initiative to address concurrency is currently underway);
• Manage external relations with donors, governments, international and local NGOs, and commercial entities. Fundraising beyond traditional donors highly desired;
• Design and monitor annual work plans and program budgets;
• Financial and other reporting as required by donors and PSI/Washington; and
• Overall institutional development and capacity building of local staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Significant personnel and financial management experience;
• Must be a team player;
• Experience negotiating and maintaining strong relations with host governments;
• Knowledge of best practices in Behavior Change Communications and demonstrated success in this area;
• Demonstrated interest in innovative approaches;
• Ability to manage regional, multi-country initiative;
• At least four years work experience in a developing country;
• Relevant post-graduate degree (MBA, MIA, MPH, etc.) or equivalent experience;
• Knowledge of international development and health issues;
• Familiarity with KfW, Global Fund and USAID; and
• Fluent English; Proficient Spanish preferred.
The successful candidate will be a creative, innovative and strategic thinker, and will have excellent communication, diplomatic, analytical, organizational, interpersonal and cross-cultural skills; a strong interest in private sector approaches to development; and proven ability to produce results. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated host government and Behavior Change Communications experience.
APPLY ONLINE at http://www.psi.org. No calls or emails, please.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability