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There are 8 messages in this issue:

Message 1 - Pro Bono Advisor, Access to Justice, Ukraine +b

Message 2 - ColdFusion Solutions Developer, Washington, D.C. +b

Message 3 - Sudan SUPPORT Development Outreach and Communications Officer +b

Message 4 - Deputy Country Director, Programs -- Niger +b

Message 5 - Country Director - Zimbabwe +b

Message 6 - Regional Coordinator East Africa +b

Message 7 - Haiti Communications Officer +b

Message 8 - Haiti Country Director +b

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Message 1

Pro Bono Advisor, Access to Justice, Ukraine +b

Posted by: Recruitment ( recruitment@msi-inc.com )

Name of company or organization : Management Systems International

Place of Assignment :  Ukraine  

Job description : Company Profile:  Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. In 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., becoming part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,400 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia.  Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management.  For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project/Proposal Summary: 

MSI is bidding on a USAID-funded project to improve Access to Justice and Legal Empowerment in Ukraine through 1) strengthening the capacity of Ukrainian legal advocacy organizations to effectively advocate for citizens’ interests; 2) building a sustainable nationwide network of legal advocacy organizations that address citizen demands for legal services and creating direct linkages between the work of legal advocacy organizations and national legal reform efforts; and 3) attracting private resources to expand programmatic efforts through public-private partnerships.  The project will be based in Kyiv, Ukraine and is expected to last 4 years, commencing immediately upon award, no earlier than April 2010.

Position Summary:

The Pro Bono Advisor will be responsible for creating a national legal sector clearing house that connects private sector lawyers with clients in targeted legal areas, promoting pro bono efforts and resources from private law firms, developing and coordinating training for pro bono volunteers, and generating support for legal advocacy organizations from local businesses.  This senior level position will be supported by a Program Manager and will report directly to the Chief of Party. 

Responsibilities:

•        Generate network of law firms and business supporting pro bono legal activities;

•        Coordinate training for pro bono volunteers and promoting affiliations between private and public sector legal services;

•        Develop clearing house to connect pro bono lawyers with eligible clients in targeted areas;

•        Increase awareness of and support for the culture of pro bono legal work in Ukraine

•        Contribute to programming, monitoring, and financial reports as required by USAID and MSI;

•        Supervise Program Manager

Job qualifications :

•        Experience working on legal reforms in the former Soviet Union (Ukraine preferred);

•        Degree in law, social sciences, or a related field;

•        Knowledge of USAID procedures and reporting requirements (preferred);

•        Experience forming Public-Private Partnerships (strongly preferred);

•        Proven ability to work effectively with local businesses and law firms; 

•        Fluency in Ukrainian required; English language skills, in addition, strongly preferred;

Education : Bachelors degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Deadline for submission of applications : March 1 2010

Submit applications to : www.msiworldwide.com at this email address NA

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Message 2

ColdFusion Solutions Developer, Washington, D.C. +b

Posted by: Recruitment ( recruitment@msi-inc.com )

Name of company or organization : Management Systems International

Place of Assignment :  USA  

Job description : Company Profile:  Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Today, it has over 100 projects under management worldwide and its technical expertise has been expanded to include implementation of a range of analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, organizational capacity building, education, and natural resource management.  At the beginning of 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., a global multi-disciplinary professional services organization with offices in 20 countries around the world. MSI became a part of Coffey International Development (Coffey ID), one of seven divisions which comprise the Coffey Group. Together, we aspire to create extraordinary outcomes for our clients, our staff and the communities in which we work. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Position Summary:

The Solution Developer works with external clients to provide business data management, analytical tools and views of enterprise business information and data so that it can be leveraged to increase its value, minimize the potential risk of data-quality issues, and maximize efficiency and reuse. This is both a user-facing and technical implementation role. The Solution Developer will produce products for MSI’s clients to assist them in their work in the field of international development. This individual must be able understand business functional requirements and technical platform capabilities, synthesize the requirements and capabilities into functional specifications, prepare technical specifications, and develop and test the final product. The solutions will be multi-user web-based data management applications. Work will be conducted onsite at MSI’s offices in Washington DC.

Responsibilities:

•        Work with business end-users to develop requirements for business data management  and analytic solutions based on ColdFusionMX and SQL Server

•        Develop solutions based on functional requirements and project objectives.

•        Conduct design, development, customization, testing and integration efforts to deploy these solutions.

•        Work with colleagues to identify opportunities for reuse and refactoring across the portfolio of deployed applications.

•        Manage and respond to requests for change and defect resolution according to defined processes.

•        Responsible for evaluating and incorporating emerging standards, best practices, and new technologies. Participating in the definition of the software development lifecycle and overall technology roadmap for the company.

•        Develop and utilize processes for effective demand and change management.

•        Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of design, development, and integration processes.

•        Deliver effective verbal and written communications to technical and business stakeholders regarding the solution design.

•        Discuss technical concepts, issues and ideas with technology and business stakeholders by initiating collaborative discussions, public speaking forums, and presentations.

Job qualifications :

•        Bachelors degree in Information Systems or related field, or relevant combination of education and experience.

•        ColdFusionMX certifications or classes a plus

•        ITIL Foundation or other process-oriented training a plus

•        5+ years of strong experience with enterprise relational database products including ER modeling, and developing multi-table join queries, views and stored procedures.

•        5 years of hands on experience developing complex applications on ColdFusionMX (6+) and MS SQL Server (2005+) in a consulting setting

•        Experience with ModelGlue or FarCry frameworks a plus

•        Experience with ASP.NET and Sharepoint (WSS3) a plus

•        Excellent troubleshooting skills

•        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

•        Strong Analytical, problem solving and quantitative skills

•        Attention to detail in helping users flesh-out requirements and ability to detect errors based on an understanding of the underlying data and business processes

•        Ability to work cooperatively and effectively as part of a team

•        Ability to work closely with business leaders and project teams to understand business requirements, develop solutions, and deliver projects on time

•        Counsel, consult, mentor and transfer knowledge of key functionalities across the software development team

•        Participate in periodic management review of projects to communicate project status, present business process improvements, demonstrate application functionality, and ensure project sponsor\'s (clients) needs are being met

•        Ability to perform in a multicultural, multi-location team environment.

•        Experience working the field of international development assistance a plus (especially with USAID)

•        Proven ability to communicate effectively and gather requirements from business users.

•        Proven ability to produce project schedules and deliver results on time.

Nationality : U.S. Work Authorization Required

Education : Bachelors degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Deadline for submission of applications : March 1 2010

Submit applications to : www.msiworldwide.com  at this email address NA

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Sudan SUPPORT Development Outreach and Communications Officer +b

Posted by: Jennica Bramble ( recruitment@msi-inc.com )

Name of company or organization : Management Systems International 

Place of Assignment :  Sudan   

Job description : Sudan SUPPORT Development Outreach and Communications Officer

Company Profile:  Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Today, it has over 100 projects under management worldwide and its technical expertise has been expanded to include implementation of a range of analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, organizational capacity building, education, and natural resource management.  At the beginning of 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., a global multi-disciplinary professional services organization with offices in 20 countries around the world. MSI became a part of Coffey International Development (Coffey ID), one of seven divisions which comprise the Coffey Group. Together, we aspire to create extraordinary outcomes for our clients, our staff and the communities in which we work. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project/Proposal Summary: 

MSI holds a three-year contract with USAID/Sudan named SUPPORT (Services Under Program and Project Offices for Results Tracking), and tasked with responsibility for executing many functions normally associated with the Mission’s Program and Communications offices.  As a part of the SUPPORT program, MSI is currently establishing an office compound suitable for USAID and partner meetings in Southern Sudan, hiring technical and support staff and facilitating VIP visits.  For more information on our Sudan project (Services Under Program and Project Offices for Results Tracking – SUPPORT)

please follow this link: http://www.msiworldwide.com/index.cfm?msiweb=project&p_id=150

Basic Function of the Position

The Development Outreach and Communications Officer (DOC) reports to the SUPPROT Chief of Party and the USAID Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) and collaborates closely with all technical teams, DOC counterparts in Khartoum and implementing partners to design, develop and implement USAID’s communications and outreach strategy in Sudan.  The DOC collaborates with the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in Juba to ensure that Embassy personnel are properly apprised of USAID communications activities and projects. 

The DOC will support USAID/Sudan in the achievement of its objectives by producing and disseminating public information about the Mission’s activities, for Sudanese and American target audiences, to increase understanding of, and support for, USAID programs.  The DOC will collect, manage, and distribute information associated with the USAID assistance program in Sudan. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities of the DOC

• Work in concert with all Mission offices and partners to develop activities that highlight and explain U.S. assistance contributions to Sudan as described in the Mission’s communications and outreach strategy.

• Design and implement the Mission’s communications and outreach strategy to increase understanding of, and support for, USAID programs to external target audiences.  Manage outreach and communications-related contracts for the implementation of the strategy.

• Ensure target audience awareness of programs and projects being funded by USAID throughout Sudan. 

• Develop USAID’s media relations with representatives of the local and international media in Sudan to place positive story ideas and interviews in media.  Write and place op-eds in local media.  Prepare staff for interviews and public appearances with talking points to deliver a clear message.

• Monitor local and international press coverage, awareness and attitudes of USAID programs and monitor effectiveness of the communications strategy.  Provide feedback to inform ongoing activities and future programming.

• Assist USAID staff and contractors in developing appropriately branded public information documentations and events, and organize branding workshops to explain and ensure proper implementation of branding guidelines.

• In conjunction with Embassy, USAID Program Office, technical teams and implementing partners, organize and coordinate press events for USAID projects, such as inaugurations, ribbon-cutting, and completion of projects, including writing press releases, organizing background briefings for media, compiling and disseminating press packets, dealing with protocol issues, site selection, staging and logistical issues, identifying and scheduling speakers, liaison with U.S. and local government officials and on-site coordination of media. Follow-up with media to ensure coverage of public events.

• Coordinate VIP site visits as necessary.  Assist in the preparation of schedules, briefing materials, scene setters, briefings with partners, constituents, and other donors.

• Maintain a calendar of USAID program events in close coordination with USAID technical staff and our implementing partners. 

• Design, develop and disseminate all outreach materials and activities to promote USAID programs to target audience and media, including outreach folders and fact sheets, newsletters, brochures, website, photo essays, video and PSA campaigns for broadcast and print media.    

• Write and disseminate press releases on program successes, project inaugurations, and significant developments, and ensure press coverage of events. 

• Travel to the field to get to know projects and capture success stories for dissemination through website, outreach folders and to media.   

• Design, develop, market and maintain USAID/Sudan website.    

• Produce weekly reports highlighting program developments and achievements.  Contribute to monthly report through development of success stories.

• Advise Mission Director and other USAID staff on press and media relations.  Train staff to develop clear and concise messages to communicate goal of USAID program to target audience.

Job qualifications : Desired Qualifications

Education A Master’s degree, preferably in the field of public relations or a related development area is required.

Experience A minimum of five years of professional experience in public relations, or related field is required. Proven experience in disseminating information to a variety of target audiences is required.

Knowledge and Abilities The successful candidate must be capable of crafting information messages in various media formats (press releases, websites, stories, etc.) targeting a variety of audiences. Good coordination and organizational skills within multi-cultural work environment are required.  Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously and to work effectively under pressure.  Take initiative and be creative.  Some knowledge of USAID-funded communications is preferred.

Skills Good written, oral communication skills and interpersonal skills are required. Knowledge of word processing and excel is required. Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and website development preferred.

Education : Masters degree   

Job type :  Full-time, long-term        

Deadline for submission of applications : 03 March 2010 

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Deputy Country Director, Programs -- Niger +b

Posted by: Lori Tiller

Name of company or organization : Helen Keller International 

Place of Assignment :  Niger   

Job description : Established in 1915 with Helen Keller as a founding trustee, Helen Keller International (HKI) works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.  Headquartered in New York City, HKI currently offers programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia as well as in the United States.  The organization combats the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research.  Each year, their programs directly benefit millions of people, and children are a primary concern.  HKI programs address malnutrition, cataract, trachoma, onchocerciasis, refractive error and diabetic retinopathy.

With nearly 600 staff and an annual cash operating budget of over $35 million, the organization has undergone significant growth over the past decade.  The Africa region has grown from four country programs in 1997 to thirteen at present.  With the recent major funding from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) for both vitamin A supplementation and response to the food price crisis, along with a robust pipeline from diverse donors for nutrition and neglected tropical diseases, the Africa region is positioned for another surge in growth.  To assist in the delivery of its programs, HKI is recruiting for a Deputy Country Director for one of its flagship programs in the Sahel Region – Niger.

Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Deputy Country Director of Programs will oversee all project planning/design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, ensuring timely, effective and compliant programming in accordance with HKI programming principles and donor requirements.   Major responsibility areas include:

Project Development:

•        Identify and seek out funding opportunities that support the country program objectives.

•        Participate in operational and strategic planning of the country senior management team; support the development of the Annual Program Plan, including ensuring this is in alignment with the agency’s strategic plan, and budget.

•        Coordinate and develop terms of reference and supervise consultants and other technical support resources needed for program-related activities.

•        Strengthen staff and partner capacity in project development.

•        Coordinate project design and proposal development processes by working with field, Regional and Headquarters technical, development and operational staff.

•        Play an active role in identifying and obtaining support for new initiatives that foster and improve the strategic objectives of the country office.

Program Oversight:

•        Oversee the design and implementation of effective work plans that allow for timely and ongoing progress review of all key outputs.

•        Ensure that project implementation is in accordance with HKI established plans, policies and procedures and HKI core values.

•        Work with staff and partners to ensure strong M/E systems are in place for the development of regular project monitoring systems, the agency’s shared indicator system, as well as for special studies and project evaluations, including baseline, mid-term and end-of-project.

•        Conduct field-level monitoring; provide timely and constructive feedback and support to HKI and partner project staff.

•        Continuously monitor and identify necessary technical assistance or other project inputs that may be needed including recommending actions to obtain technical assistance or inputs from local consultants, Africa Regional Office or headquarters.

•        Work with project and finance staff to review all budgets on a monthly basis to identify either over or under spending trends, and if significant trends are noted to alert the Country Director for appropriate action.

•        Review all budgets, in collaboration with finance managers, on a regular basis to ensure adherence to HKI and donor requirements.

•        Mentor staff and contribute to an atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development.

•        Work closely with the Country Director to address all issues raised by HKI staff, donors or respective line ministries regarding program implementation.

•        Work with project staff to ensure all financial and narrative reports are submitted to donor and Regional and HQ office (as required) in a timely and compliant manner.

•        Work with project staff to ensure the proper maintenance of all files, records and documents relating to HKI activities of the project.

•        Ensure all projects are properly closed in accordance with HKI and donor requirements

Coordination with partners:

•        Work with project staff to ensure partners are knowledgeable of HKI’s technical and financial policies and procedures, and donor compliance requirements.

•        Ensure that project staff have the skills and tools necessary to build partner capacity.

•        Coordinate with respective line ministries/officials and other organizations working in the sector to build strategic partnerships.

•        Ensure that HKI programs are recognized/promoted and implemented in accordance with national agendas.

•        Participate in meetings and seminars within HKI, nationally, and internationally as requested by the Country Director.

Job qualifications : Professional Skills:

•        Masters degree or equivalent in development, public health, program management, international development or other relevant field

•        Minimum 7 years working for an international organization in the area of development, public health

•        Minimum 5 years experience in project management

•        Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, including fluency in spoken and written English and French

•        Strong budget management skills

•        Substantial experience with a variety of donors including USAID, European Commission and UNICEF an advantage

•        Demonstrated ability in project design and proposal writing

•        Experience with monitoring and evaluation tools and systems

•        Proven track record with institutional strengthening and partnership building

Personal Skills:

•        Ability to work independently, but also coordinate effectively as part of a team

•        Strong analytical and organizational skills

•        Excellent inter-personal skills; demonstrating diplomacy and tact

•        Proven ability to effectively manage people and to build teams

•        Demonstrable respect for all persons regardless of religion, ethnicity, class or gender

•        Willingness to travel within the country and West Africa region

Education : Masters degree   

Job type :  Full-time, long-term        

Start-up date : As soon as possible 

Deadline for submission of applications : February 19, 2010 

Submit applications to : Marily Knieriemen        at this email address hkihr@hki.org  

Instructions to applicants : To apply:  Qualified applicants should submit:  (1) cover letter, (2) current curriculum vitae in English, and (3) a short writing sample (2-3 pages) in English and French to  Ms. Marily Knieriemen, Country Director, mknieriemen@hki.org with a copy to hkihr@hki.org.  The position is open for immediate hiring and applications must be received by February 19, 2010. 

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Country Director - Zimbabwe +b

Posted by: Lori Tiller

Name of company or organization : Helen Keller International

Place of Assignment :  Zimbabwe  

Job description : Established in 1915 with Helen Keller as a founding trustee, Helen Keller International (HKI) works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.  Headquartered in New York City, HKI currently conducts programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia as well as in the United States.  HKI is known for sustainability, reliability, efficiency and the highest level of technical expertise in fighting and treating blindness and malnutrition.  To accomplish its work, HKI builds the capacity of local governmental, civil society and private sector systems and infrastructure, and promotes the development of sustained, large-scale programs that deliver effective preventative and curative eye health and nutrition services.  The hallmark of the organization¡¦s work is its proven effectiveness in developing, testing and scaling-up health interventions, and integrating them within government and community structures.  HKI works with partners around the world to help meet key provisions of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), selected by all 191 United Nations member states, as well as VISION2020, The Right to Sight.

With nearly 600 staff and an annual cash operating budget of over $35 million, HKI is seeking a Country Director for its Zimbabwe program.

Country Program Overview:

The Country Director in Zimbabwe represents HKI and is responsible for program oversight and expansion.  The current program focuses on nutrition and child survival.  We work in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare, UNICEF and others to strengthen the national vitamin A supplementation program and we anticipate expanding into other areas including nutrition/HIV, nutrition/food security, food fortification, policy development and nutrition capacity development.

Scope of the position:

The Country Director (CD) is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the HKI-Zimbabwe program and management of project personnel to achieve the objectives agreed to in grants and contracts.  The CD, in collaboration with regional and Headquarters staff, is responsible for generating funding from international and bilateral agencies, corporations, and individuals to continue and expand project activities in Zimbabwe.  The CD is responsible for implementing strategic plans to further the overall mission and specific programs of HKI that meet the evolving needs and conditions in Zimbabwe.  The CD is responsible for overall program design and proposal development; program implementation and reporting; grant management; financial planning; and human resource planning and management.  The CD represents HKI in formal and informal meetings with Zimbabwe government officials, international donor agencies, and national technical advisory groups pertinent to HKI project activities.

This position is based in Harare, Zimbabwe, reports to the Deputy Regional Director for East, Central and Southern Africa, and closely collaborates with the HKI Africa Regional Office and headquarters staff.

Job qualifications :

„X     Minimum of a Masters degree in public health, nutrition, development, agriculture, management or related field, with strong preference given to doctoral level degree

„X     Minimum five (5) years demonstrated experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation, including strong background in management of nutrition programs

„X     Demonstrated capacity to mobilize program funding including donor cultivation and grants writing

„X     Demonstrated ability to manage staff and administrative and financial activities in developing country programs

„X     Experience in data analysis and interpretation is highly desirable

„X     Excellent oral and written English, including the ability to quickly synthesize complex technical and programmatic issues into concise communications

„X     Demonstrated ability to undertake high-level representation and advocacy

Education : Masters degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Start-up date : As soon as possible

Deadline for submission of applications : February 19, 2010

Submit applications to : Anu Narayan at this email address anarayan@hki.org  

Instructions to applicants : The initial contract is for two years with possibility of renewal depending on funding.  Qualified candidates should submit:  (1) cover letter; (2) current curriculum vitae in English; and (3) a short writing sample (2-3 pages) in English to Ms. Anu Narayan, anarayan@hki.org noting ¡§CD Zimbabwe¡¨ in the subject heading, with a copy to Human Resources at hkihr@hki.org.  The position is open for immediate hiring and applications must be received by February 19, 2010. 

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Regional Coordinator East Africa +b

Posted by: 4C Association ( staff@4c-coffeeassociation.org )

Name of company or organization : 4C Association

Place of Assignment :  Uganda  

Job description : 4C Regional Coordinator Eastern Africa 1/ 3

Regional Coordinator East Africa

4C Association

Background

Within 4C Association coffee farmers, trade and industry and civil society from around the world work together for more sustainability in the entire coffee sector. This global community has joined forces to continuously improve the social, environmental and economic conditions for the people making their living from coffee.  Main pillars of the in 2006 established Association are a code of conduct, rules of participation for trade and industry, support mechanisms for coffee farmers, a verification system and the participatory governance structure. 4C Association is managed by a secretariat of a dozen persons. The head office is located in Bonn, Germany, with regional offices in coffee producer regions.

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Regional Coordinator (f/m) for the regional 4C Office East Africa in Kampala, Uganda in order to ensure adequate support for 4C Members, intensification of partnerships with public and private organizations and visibility in the region.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Director Support Services, the Regional Coordinator East Africa is mainly in charge of coordination and implementation of 4C Activities (especially information and support activities), communication and further development of partnerships and projects in close cooperation with partner organizations and 4C Members of the 4C Association in Eastern / Southern Africa. Additionally, the Regional Coordinator East Africa contributes to the further development and delivery of Support Services in the region.  He / she works in close collaboration with the Support Service Department, the Verification Manager and the Communication Department at 4C Office Bonn.

Tasks include

• Represent and promote 4C Association at coffee meetings, conferences and similar events in Africa, esp. Eastern / Southern Africa and disseminate knowledge about 4C Association and its activities

• Maintain and further intensify co-operations with partner organizations, donors, governments, Civil Society groups, research organizations and other standard initiatives in East Africa

• Provide input to the design of local outreach strategies and cooperation, and coordinate implementation of activities and projects in collaboration with 4C Office Bonn, EAFCA and further partners

• Enhance communication and information flow within 4C Association (Secretariat, 4C Members, future 4C Forums and working groups) and outside 4C Association (private and public actors in the coffee sectors, partners, interested public) in East Africa

• Provide guidance regarding 4C Application, preparation for verification and continuous improvement to 4C Members and 4C Units in the region and feed back learnings and challenges

• Coordinate and support organization of meetings, trainings, events in close collaboration with EAFCA, 4C Members, coffee institutions and supporting organizations in Eastern / Southern Africa

• Prepare reports on 4C Activities and regular budget updates for 4C Office East Africa

Job qualifications : Profile & Qualifications

- Master\'s Degree in agronomy, socio-economics, or related field;

- 5 years of working experience, preferably in the coffee sector;

- Working experiences in project management and financial management;

- Practical experiences especially in design and coordination of activities and projects related to the agricultural sector;

- Experiences in active collaboration with different public and private stakeholders;

- Knowledge of standard initiatives and verification/certification systems;

- Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English as well as local language(s);

- Ability to work independently and in a team towards defined objectives and goals;

- Results-oriented approach, positive thinking and good teamwork spirit;

- Willingness and ability to travel, including in rural areas;

- Adequate computer skills (Microsoft Office and Internet);

- Passion for coffee! partner organizations, donors,

Profile & Qualifications

- Master\'s Degree in agronomy, socio-economics, or related field;

- 5 years of working experience, preferably in the coffee sector;

- Working experiences in project management and financial management;

- Practical experiences especially in design and coordination of activities and projects related to the agricultural sector;

- Experiences in active collaboration with different public and private stakeholders;

- Knowledge of standard initiatives and verification/certification systems;

- Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English as well as local language(s);

- Ability to work independently and in a team towards defined objectives and goals;

- Results-oriented approach, positive thinking and good teamwork spirit;

- Willingness and ability to travel, including in rural areas;

- Adequate computer skills (Microsoft Office and Internet);

- Passion for coffee!

Education : Masters degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Start-up date : March 1, 2010

Deadline for submission of applications : February 12, 2010

Submit applications to : Ms. Annette Pensel at this email address staff@4c-coffeeassociation.org  

Instructions to applicants : Applications will be treated with all due discretion. Only email applications will be considered. Thank you for your understanding that only short listed candidates will be contacted. Interviews with selected candidates start in the second week of February in Uganda.

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Haiti Communications Officer +b

Posted by: Sharhonda Ford

Name of company or organization : World Relief

Place of Assignment :  Haiti  

Job description : Communications Office – Haiti

***Must be fluent in French - Creole Preferred*** GENERAL FUNCTION: To execute, monitor, and/or manage all communications activities (internal and external) relating to the program to enhance story-telling, multimedia and other communications about the emergency response in Haiti. French fluency essential.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES:

• Establish clear channels, modes, and parameters of communication between the disaster response team on the ground and the HQ office related to marketing, development and communications activities.

• Manage all communications activity, gathering human interest stories and program updates regularly to share with the HQ team and partners, as appropriate.

• Produce regularly (or as circumstances dictate), appropriate articles, news bulletins, and press releases that can be used to convey the work to their various constituents.

• Produce multimedia resources—photos and video—to communicate the work happening in Haiti.

• Monitor communication related to the emergency situation and share with appropriate parties.

• Work with the HQ staff to manage web content, e-blasts and other e-content.

• Maintain and regularly update social networking accounts—Facebook, twitter and other sites as appropriate.

• Produce and maintain a photo library for use in print, online and to share with partners.

• Manage any communications-related visits from partners, including church and staff groups.

• Serve as translator for US-based teams when appropriate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism or a relevant communications field

• Previous documented experience of professional public communication

• Experience in writing, photography and video.

• Competence in the use of MS Office.

• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

• Prior experience in a development context, preferably in a disaster or complex emergency

• Foreign language ability, French and/or Creole.

• Previous employment with a humanitarian agency, preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a field based position and will require exposure to high temperatures, bright sun, wind and conditions normally associated with arid environments.

• The incumbent should expect to spend considerable time traveling by land over rough terrain.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is based in Haiti, with Port-au-Prince as the principle center of operations.

• Operating environment is volatile and accommodations rudimentary.

For World Relief staff, Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Legal Background in the United States World Relief is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. This means that we conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of World Relief as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs, so that all staff share the same religious commitment.

Education : Bachelors degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Start-up date : ASAP

Deadline for submission of applications : 2/28/2010

Submit applications to : World Relief at this email address NA

Instructions to applicants : Apply on-line at www.wr.org   

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

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Haiti Country Director +b

Posted by: Sharhonda Ford

Name of company or organization : World Relief

Place of Assignment :  Haiti  

Job description : Haiti Country Director

REPORTS TO: Director, Disaster Response

LOCATION: Port-au-Prince, Haiti with travel throughout Haiti POST: Unaccompanied

GENERAL FUNCTION: Provide specific technical assistance in damage and needs assessment, information management, response planning, coordination of relief operations, mobilization and management of international resources. Conduct or participate in post emergency evaluations to review the response effort identifying gaps that need to be filled. Ensure that DR specific policies and procedures, templates and Standard Operating Procedures, as they are developed, are incorporated into operational programs and complied with.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop and implement approved World Relief (WR) programs in Haiti consistent with WR’s mission of empowering the local church to serve the most vulnerable.

2. Develop and strengthen appropriate institutional structures, controls, and strategies for all short-term and long-term WR work, with special attention to establishing strong partnerships with existing churches and other national institutions.

3. Provide strong leadership to a growing and diverse organization, with direct oversight and management of the senior leadership team.

4. Recruit, hire, train, and supervise WR staff in Haiti. Actively provide spiritual leadership and oversight to the entire WR team in Haiti.

5. Ensure consistent funding from bilateral, multilateral and other donors, and U.S. partner churches to augment the resources provided from WR’s general fund.

6. Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reports comparing objectives with results achieved.

7. Cultivate partnerships with local churches, denominations, and church bodies. Oversee and lead relationship building with key U.S. partner churches, including hosting vision teams, work teams, and ministry teams. Actively communicate with U.S. partner churches through email, phone conversations, and visits to U.S. churches.

8. Manage all expenditures of WR funds within approved budgets and in the best interests of WR and its beneficiaries.

9. Represent WR to government, donor, church, and community leaders and other stakeholders.

10. Ensure that WR operations in Haiti conform to all applicable laws and regulations and that all required reports are submitted punctually.

11. Ensure adherence to World Relief financial management, accounting, and reporting policies and procedures.

12. Ensure deliverance of monthly, quarterly and annual financial data for consolidation in headquarters, including required audit schedules.

13. Responsible to approve and verify acquisition and delivery of all major purchases, liquidation of cash advances as well as the execution of sound cash

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. University degree in related field. Masters degree preferred. Business management and leadership experience is highly valued.

2. A minimum of five years experience in International relief and development work with progressive leadership responsibilities and proven resource development skills, or a minimum of ten years experience in business management and leadership with progressively increasing responsibilities.

3. Experience in administration of U.S. government grants and experience with budgeting in a multi-project and multi-funding environment.

4. Strong oral and written communication skills in English and conversational French. Knowledge of local languages (Creole) a plus.

5. Ability to represent WR well to partners, donors, churches, and government officials.

6. Passionate commitment to Jesus Christ and to the mission of World Relief, with the ability to transmit this vision to others; and a strong commitment to seeing the local Haitian church empowered and strengthened to serve its local community in the name of Jesus Christ.

For World Relief staff, Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Legal Background in the United States World Relief is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. This means that we conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of World Relief as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs, so that all staff share the same religious commitment.

Education : Bachelors degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Start-up date : ASAP

Deadline for submission of applications : 2/28/2010

Submit applications to : World Relief at this email address NA

Instructions to applicants : apply on-line at www.wr.org   

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

Footer-Message: Please mention clearly in your application letter that you learned about this job vacancy through DEVJOBS, and  mention the URL of DEVJOBS, which is http://www.devjobsmail.com.