Senior Manager for Africa

 

Location:               Arlington, VA  

Sector:                    Commercial 

Organization URL: http://www.carana.com

Experience:          Mid Career / Advanced  

Date Posted            Jan-28-2012 

Description

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CARANA Corporation is a consulting firm that designs, directs, and delivers economic growth strategies to government, private business, and international donor agencies, particularly the U.S. Agency for International Development. Through our management of more than 250 projects, we have improved public sector efficiencies, enabled market-led growth, and expanded workforce capacity across the developing world. Along the way, we've developed specific expertise in transport and logistics, agribusiness, market linkages, anti-corruption, accounting reform, association building, public education, and investment promotion. Our projects explore innovative approaches to economic development that leverage private sector capacity and resources to dramatically improve the livelihoods of developing country populations. CARANA is currently seeking a highly motivated candidate to provide technical and project management expertise for its Africa practice. This position offers professional growth in a fast-paced and client-focused setting, supporting economic growth projects financed by USAID, the World Bank, DFID and other private and donor clients.

The selected applicant will support the implementation of current projects and development of new business in the following technical areas:

• Agriculture, agribusiness, and food security
• Enterprise, value chain, and national competitiveness enhancement
• Transport, logistics, and supply chain management
• Business enabling environment
• Public-private partnerships
• Investment promotion
• Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P)
• Access to finance
• Market linkages
• SME development
• Information and communications technology
• Workforce development

In the role of Senior Manager for Africa, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Technical and financial oversight of projects in the above technical areas, ensuring smooth operations, profitability and client satisfaction
• Lead and supporting roles in short-term technical consulting assignments
• Identification, tracking and pursuit of new business opportunities, including field-based reconnaissance and drafting of technical proposals
• Management, training and mentoring of junior staff at headquarters
• Oversight of project staff and consultants in the field

Salary commensurate with background and experience. CARANA offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, growth potential, learning opportunities and an outstanding firm culture.

Qualifications

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Qualifications:

• Familiarity with management of donor projects, with significant (5-10 years) direct experience managing USAID projects strongly preferred
• Masters degree in international relations, economics, business or related field
• Technical expertise in agribusiness, food security, economic analysis, logistics and supply chain management, M4P, or economic policy strongly preferred
• Ability to work as part of a team, prioritize work, and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Strong writing, quantitative, and research skills
• Strong organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills
• Experience working or living in Africa
• Fluency in English required; fluency in French highly desirable
• U.S. work authorization required
• Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time

Contact Details

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Contact:          Elisa Zlotowitz

Telephone:         703.243.1700

Email: careers@carana.com

Application Instructions

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Interested candidates should email a cover letter stating salary requirements, availability, and a detailed resume to careers@carana.com. Please include Senior Manager for Africa in the subject line of the e-mail. No phone calls please. EOE.

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Team Leader - Global Climate Change

 

Location:           Arlington, VA  

Sector:                 Commercial 

Organization URL: http://www.onlinedts.com

Experience:        Advanced  

Date Posted          Jan-28-2012 

Description

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dTS is a strategic management consulting firm leading initiatives in social and economic development with a view to promoting equality and accountability. Our services in gender integration; training and capacity building; and monitoring and evaluation have been applied in a variety of sectors across 60 countries for USAID, MCC, USTDA, the US Department of State, and other clients.
dTS is recruiting a Team Leader to support the three-year USAID funded Global Climate Change (GCC) Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Project. The project supports USAID’s efforts in assisting countries accelerating their transition to climate-resilient, low-emissions development. Rigorous evaluation will be essential as the Agency tests innovative pilots and applies lessons learned from development in other sectors to emerging climate change challenges.
The Climate Change Project Team Leader will oversee and assist the dTS GCC team in providing comprehensive GCC M&E services to USAID and, specifically:
-       Lead day-to-day implementation of the entire project including work planning and development of deliverables, and serve as primary point of contact with USAID.
-       Lead and provide substantive contributions to core project tasks including (1) review of USAID’s GCC Results Framework, (2) development of an overall GCC evaluation plan, (3) ongoing performance management training and technical assistance to USAID Missions worldwide, and (4) field evaluations of GCC projects or project components for USAID-funded international development projects worldwide.

 

Qualifications

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·         Master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred) in environmental studies, natural resource management, agriculture, or related field.
·         At least 10 years of experience managing international development programs, including as Chief of Party / Team Leader on multi-million dollar projects.
·         Experience designing performance monitoring systems in the USAID context; including development of PMPs, RFs, and indicators. Demonstrated familiarity with applicable regulations, including ADS, and with USAID’s current Evaluation Policy.
·         Experience designing, leading, and implementing evaluations of international development programs.
·         Track record of work and/or research experience related to climate change adaptation and/or mitigation interventions. Solid technical understanding of climate change and how it is impacting regions, countries, and communities.
·         Competence to assess priorities and concurrently manage a variety of activities effectively to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
·         Demonstrated writing ability. This may include authorship of major evaluation or assessment reports, and/or publications in respected journals preferably addressing issues relevant to climate change.
·         Strong communicator, with strong verbal, writing and editing skills
·         Good problem solving skills.
·         Team-oriented individual.
·         Ability to travel internationally on short-term assignments.

Contact Details

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Contact:     Myra Mathis

Telephone:      703-465-9388

Email: mmathis@onlinedts.com

Application Instructions

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Please send a cover letter and resume to humanresources@onlinedts.com and indicate Climate Change – Field Evaluation Expert in the subject line of the email. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept phone calls or submissions via fax. Thank you for your understanding.

 

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Internship for Iran Program

Location:                Washington , DC  

Salary Range:           Unpaid 

Sector:                   Non Profit 

Organization URL: http://www.insideiran.org/

Experience:             Internship  

Date Posted            Jan-27-2012 

Description

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Description:
The Inside Iran Program, directed by Geneive Abdo, is seeking an intern to work closely with a research associate on a web-based bulletin as well as other activities of the Iran program.
Duties include:

• Collect articles each day on events in Iran and Iran-related developments in the region from English-language sources on the internet.
• Help in identifying influential Iranian commentators inside and outside Iran who could become contributors to the web site.
• Provide administrative support in efforts including organizing conferences, scheduling meetings, building and maintaining a data base and other activities for the overall Iran program.

Qualifications

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Qualifications:

• Strong writing skills required as well as an ability to work independently.
•  Applicant should have more than basic computer skills, including: the ability to post material on a website; ability to create a database; ability to navigate the internet for research purposes.
• Undergraduate study of Iranian studies, the Middle East, or relevant academic background
• Fluency in Arabic or Persian required

This is a part-time, unpaid position that could fulfill university requirements. The job offers an opportunity to become immersed in issues relating to US-Iran foreign policy and the Middle East with one of the leading Iran teams in Washington.  The job requires approximately 15 hours of employment per week. Deadline for applications is February 15, 2012.
To apply for this position, please send a CV and cover letter to editor@insideiran.org

Contact Details

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Contact:              Geneive Abdo

Telephone:                 202-745-5491

Email: editor@insideiran.org

Accounts Receivable Accountant

Location:             Washington, D.C., DC  

Sector:                 Non Profit 

Organization URL: http://www.acdivoca.org

Experience:           Mid Career  

Last Date To Apply       Mar-9-2012 

Date Posted                  Jan-27-2012 

Description

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 Since 1963 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, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 90 projects in 40 countries and total revenues of $140 million.

We are seeking a D.C.-based Accounts Receivable Accountant to enter, monitor and analyze all accounts receivable activities, including employee advance accounts, member dues receivables and project receivables. Other responsibilities are to monitor A/R account balances in G/L and prepare A/R reconciliations; prepare monthly billings and invoices for various parties and donors; and prepare billing and claims analysis.

Qualifications

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A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in accounting or other related field and a minimum of two years of experience in a general accounting capacity is required. Experience should include U.S. government contracts, GAAP and nonprofit accounting. Candidates must be able to work with complex data, define problems, and have good communication skills and the ability to work independently.

Contact Details

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Contact:            Tatiana Tompkins

Telephone:            202-469-6000

Email: ttompkins@acdivoca.org

Application Instructions

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Please apply online at http://www.acdivoca.org/jobs or respond with résumé, cover letter and salary history to Attn: HR/AF-AR, 50 F Street NW, Suite 1075, Washington, DC 20001 or fax (202) 469-6255. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE/AA.

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