ENGINEERING OFFICER AFGHANISTAN

ENGINEERING OFFICER
AFGHANISTAN
USAID is seeking to recruit Engineering Officers for assignment in Afghanistan. This requires US Citizenship and is a term-limited and non-career position. These assignments will directly support USAID's mission to promote the rapid transition of Afghanistan to a more stable, productive, and democratic country with sustainable social development and economic growth. Tai Pedro and Associates (TPA), a global management and technology firm, is currently partnering with USAID to recruit highly experienced professionals, in a number of technical specialties, to design and manage programs in each of these areas. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including allowances such as danger pay and hardship supplements. The Engineering Officer will be based in Afghanistan, assigned to a unit such as a Regional Platform (RP)/Regional Command (RC), one of the Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs), or various positions in other areas of the country. Duties and Responsibilities: The Engineering Officer: (1) Oversees and supports a wide range of development programs by creating strategies, analytical models, and methodologies, analyzing data, and providing assistance as well as advice on program development and implementation; (2) Provides a full range of engineering or architectural oversight, analysis, and support services, involving planning and implementation of programs and proposed activities; (3) Provides strategic technical advice to USAID and development partners on infrastructure policies and issues, including construction, electric power generation and transmission; equipment installation, water, and sanitation; and (4) Provides support, advice, and oversight for activities in economic growth, local government, agriculture, education, and health sectors. Contracts are one year to start, renewable up to five years. QUALIFICATIONS: Certified as a Professional Engineer and be licensed in a U.S. State. Bachelor's degree in a relevant major, with six years of relevant development experience of which at least four years were in a developing country, OR Master's degree in a relevant major with five years of relevant development experience, of which at least three years were in a developing country. At minimum, the Bachelor's or Master's degree must be in Engineering or Architecture. U.S. citizenship required. All positions are unaccompanied (family members cannot accompany FSL officers to post). Candidates must be able to obtain security and medical clearances. Experience leading teams and projects in a multicultural environment. Prior experience in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Sudan, or another conflict environment preferred. Applicants may commit for a two year assignment, which must be approved by the Mission in Afghanistan prior to the start of the second year. Physical Qualifications: Civilians working in the field may be required to wear 30-40 pounds of body armor/ helmet on a daily basis, as well as carry their daypack and water, usually in a backpack weighing an additional 8-10 pounds. Field personnel are required to walk over uneven and rocky terrain over long distances. This includes field patrols of 5 miles or more to meet with local community members; these field patrols typically occur 2-3 times per week. Generally, personnel will be on their feet 5-6 hours per day. Transportation by armored vehicles will be used. Personnel working in the field are required to embark and disembark from such vehicles, which have high clearances and limited individual space to sit and maneuver. Clearances may be up to four feet off the ground, there will be high step rails and/or ladder-type steps, and doorways may be smaller than those of commercial vehicles.* Living conditions are austere. At many field posts, housing consists of fortified shipping containers or tents and is often shared. Only basic medical care is available locally. Field environment is challenging. Desert temperatures often reach 100-105 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Temperatures at night and can become very cold; field personnel must take precautions against frostbite. At times, field personnel may be required to evacuate quickly from an area under their own power due to security concerns such as hostile fire. TO APPLY: For full position descriptions and to apply to these openings, please visit our website: http://www.tai-pedro.com/usaid/index.html directly through the link below. Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for US Agency for International Development applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on the following link to be directed to the USAID application site: http://www.usaid.gov/careers/fsls.html. Contact Us: If you require additional information, please contact TPA at: 2026524776 or OAPArecruitment@Tai-Pedro.com or visit our website at http://www.tai-pedro.com/usaid/index.html

IT USER LIAISON OFFICER WASHINGTON, DC

IT USER LIAISON OFFICER WASHINGTON, DC

The International Monetary Fund seeks a User Liaison Officer who is responsible for promoting the effective use of technology and information through client outreach and advocacy in the International Monetary Fund (IMF). REQUIRES: An advanced university degree in computer science, information technology, business or related field of study or equivalent, plus a minimum of 4 years of professional experience; or a Bachelor`s degree in information technology or a related field of study plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience. TO APPLY: Candidates meeting the qualifications are invited to apply online at https://www.imf.org/external/np/adm/rec/db/index.htm. Job Number: 1100671. Closing date: 10/18/11.

FIELD INTERNSHIP MEXICO

FIELD INTERNSHIP MEXICO

The American Association Rule of Law Initiative Latin America and Caribbean Division is pleased to announce a three-month internship in Mexico. The internship will provide a law student or law school graduate the opportunity to work closely with leaders in both the United States and Mexico on legal reform efforts within Mexico. REQUIRES: Law student or law school graduate with J.D. or LL.M. from an ABA- accredited law school or a recognized Mexican law school. Native-level English and professionally fluent Spanish skills. Experience with/ knowledge of rule of law issues and legal reform issues in Latin America, with particular emphasis on criminal law or Mexico. For more information and to apply visit http://www.abanet.org/rol/opportunities/ opportunities-home.shtml

COUNTRY DIRECTOR AMMAN, JORDAN

COUNTRY DIRECTOR
AMMAN, JORDAN

AMIDEAST is seeking a Country Director in Jordan. Department: Field Operations; Primary Supervisor: Vice President, Field Operations; Salary Range: Commensurate with skills and experience; Starting date: September 2011. The Country Director will serve as AMIDEAST's senior representative in Jordan, fostering positive relationships with key clients, partners, and donors; and overseeing the delivery of all AMIDEAST programs and services in Jordan to ensure consistency, quality, and a focus on client requirements. The incumbent will be responsible for managing all aspects of operations for AMIDEAST in Jordan, sustaining the existing program portfolio, and setting the direction for the expansion of programs and services. The incumbent must be an assertive self-starter who possesses strong entrepreneurial skills. Overall responsibilities for this position entail managing office operations and finances, recruiting and training staff, and developing a diverse portfolio of programs and services which include standardized testing services for students and professionals, scholarship and exchange program services for a variety of sponsors, study abroad programs for students from U.S. universities, and professional training services, including professional and management skills and English language training and test preparation services. AMIDEAST/Jordan has its main office located in Amman, and a secondary office located in Aqaba. DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific responsibilities of this Country Director position include, but are not limited to, the following: Coordinates all AMIDEAST activity in the field office and supervises staff and a core team of teachers and trainers supporting programs in Jordan. Sets the direction for the sustainability of existing core lines of business and develops new strategies and opportunities for continued growth throughout the country. Develops an annual plan and budget inclusive of new business development strategies. Responsible for the programmatic and financial monitoring of plan and budget targets, and the creation of contingency options. Administers, coordinates and monitors the office's fiscal affairs in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures, including preparation of budgets, and ensures timely and accurate financial reporting to AMIDEAST Headquarters. Functions include overseeing operating capital, capital, and contract budgets; cash management; foreign exchange; monthly accounting; procurement; and contract management. Directs the continued development of AMIDEAST human resources including setting strategies for hiring, staff development, promotion, salary and job classification structures, formal staff training and orientation, and performance management. Creates a learning culture within AMIDEAST and acts as a mentor for on-the-job growth. Develops and coordinates personnel policies and procedures in conjunction with the Human Resources Director at Headquarters. Ensures compliance with host country laws dealing with financial and human resource matters. Leads all development activities for AMIDEAST in the Jordan field office. Maintains client, partner, and donor relationships to position AMIDEAST for new opportunities. In conjunction with Headquarters, develops proposals for submission to potential sponsors and clients, as required. Manages the marketing of all AMIDEAST's products and services, and develops new project ideas. Oversees the creation of all marketing literature in compliance with AMIDEAST branding policies. Identifies business opportunities in the corporate, governmental, and educational sectors throughout Jordan. Oversees the preparation and submission to Headquarters of required reports including the complication of accurate statistics for field office activities. Reports on educational, training, and economic developments in Jordan. Ensures that security and risk management policies and procedures are in place at field office facilities. Participates in public relations and outreach activities, and in identifying funding sources for program initiatives. Represents AMIDEAST through active membership in professional business and education associations, and at conferences, meetings, and workshops. Remains current on changes within the education and training industries through publications and continuing education. Projects a qualified appearance and cooperative attitude, and maintains high ethical standards of confidentiality in representing AMIDEAST to ensure professional representation at all times. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: BA/BS in relevant field. 7- 10 years of management experience preferably in the Middle East/ North Africa. Strong business development skills and experience in marketing educational and professional development training programs and services. Demonstrated financial management skills. Demonstrated entrepreneurial skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of US higher education system. Work experience in the MENA region. Project design, proposal development, and budgeting experience. Strong organizational, supervisory and interpersonal skills. Ability to balance sensitive political and cultural issues and to develop a broad base of working relationships. Proficiency with MS Office productivity tools, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Preferred: Master's degree in relevant field. Arabic language skills. Understanding: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the incumbent will perform other reasonable business-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other executives when necessary. AMIDEAST reserves the right to change duties and responsibilities as needed. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. TO APPLY: Please visit our website, http://forms.amideast.org/forms/ats_client/, and submit a cover letter and resume with your application. No phone calls, please.

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATIONS STAFF - MID- LEVEL WASHINGTON, DC

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATIONS STAFF - MID- LEVEL
WASHINGTON, DC 

EnCompass is recruiting for a mid-level communications position to support a project providing training and support to international development communications personnel worldwide and in Washington, DC. We are seeking a communications professional with well-rounded experience to provide day-to-day operational and training support; support the preparation and production of briefing materials, newsletters, and communication materials; support the design and implementation of training conferences, and act as a liaison with training participants and the client. The full-time position is based out of the EnCompass Rockville Office, and requires international travel. S/he will work as a part of an overall team based out of Washington, D.C. Previous experience with USAID is strongly preferred. EnCompass is a small, women- owned consulting firm based in the Washington, DC, USA area. Since 1999, we have worked around the globe with governments, donor agencies, non-governmental agencies, and the private sector. Our core group of services includes organizational development, training and facilitation, technical assistance and evaluation. EnCompass' approach is grounded in participatory and appreciative methodologies. (To learn more about EnCompass, please visit our website at www.encompassworld.com). Position Duties and Responsibilities This staff position will provide a high level of coordination, administrative, and content support for the international donor client, as well as personnel who are placed in offices around the world (using a combination of e-mail, face-to-face contact, Skype and other communications methods). S/He will be expected to establish and maintain excellent relationships with these personnel, work efficiently and effectively under pressure, juggle multiple time-sensitive tasks and work independently as well as in a team. The primary areas of responsibility are: Review communication strategies and propose edits as appropriate; Support the design and implementation of training conferences, in DC, regionally, and overseas; Develop training agendas and related materials; Conduct research to fill ad-hoc training requirements; Prepare and produce content for monthly newsletters and briefing materials; Collect, organize and disseminate worldwide international development best practices related to communications; Provide logistical and administrative support, particularly as it pertains to scheduling of training conferences, in DC, regionally, and overseas; Act as a liaison with training personnel; Willingness to travel to conduct international training for up to 10 days at a time, and four times a year. TO APPLY: Please forward cover letter and resume to HR@encompassworld.com.

VICE PRESIDENT, HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS GROUP LONDON, UK

VICE PRESIDENT, HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS GROUP
LONDON, UK
ICF International's Health, Education and Social Programs Group (HESP) offers services and solutions to a broad range of clients in the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia with particular emphasis on data collection, analysis, and monitoring and evaluation in the areas of population, health, education and social programs. We are growing, and seek a Vice President for Health, Education, and Social Programs to support our objectives in the United Kingdom, the European Union, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. This position will be based in our London Office. The VP will further develop the business base of HESP with DFID of the UK, other European country international development agencies, the European Union, and Eurostat. The VP will win and help manage and deliver HESP contracts with these agencies, working as a UK- based focal point for our international HESP capabilities. Key Responsibilities: Win, manage and deliver contracts with the European Commission, DFID and other donor agencies, development banks, governments and private clients. Lead the growth of the European, Middle East, and Central Asia HESP business and support the Africa activities. Build and maintain successful, long-term relationships with a range of clients in the region. Provide technical contributions for a range of HESP projects. Manage project teams and subcontractors, taking responsibility for meeting client needs within quality, time and budget constraints. Travel within Europe, Africa, Asia and the United States. Basic QUALIFICATIONS: Degree in social science or related subject law required. Master's preferred. Experience winning and successfully delivering HESP market contracts for European Commission, DFID, donor agencies, development banks, governments and private clients required. 15+ years relevant professional experience in a consulting background required. Technical expertise in one or more of the following: health (particularly maternal and child health MCH, HIV/AIDS, and Malaria), education, social welfare programs (including workforce development, homelessness, at-risk children and families) and survey research required. Deep knowledge of a broad range of health, education and social legislation issues required. Demonstrated large- scale sales and project management experience required with preference given to management of international projects. TO APPLY: please visit our Career Center at www.icfi.com/careers/ job #1100002126. For questions please contact Jennie Salehi, Executive Recruiter jsalehi@icfi.com.

PROJECT ASSISTANT & PROGRAM OFFICER WASHINGTON, DC

PROJECT ASSISTANT & PROGRAM OFFICER
WASHINGTON, DC

Institute for War and Peace Reporting, an International NGO based in Washington, DC, is currently seeking a Project Assistant and Program Officer. The project assistant will help the Project Manager complete project activities. His/her duties are analytical, evaluative, interpretive and dynamic. The project assistant works under the direction of the Project Manager. The Program Officer will work under the direction of the Program Director on all aspects of the program. His/her duties are analytical, evaluative, interpretative, dynamic as well as administrative. TO APPLY: Closing date for applications: 9 October 2011. For further details or to apply please visit http://iwpr.net/jobs.

RESIDENT DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL YEAR ABROAD BEIJING, CHINA

RESIDENT DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL YEAR ABROAD
BEIJING, CHINA

School Year Abroad (SYA), based in Lawrence MA, is seeking a Resident Director for our school in China for the 2012-2013 school year. Since 1964, SYA has operated schools outside the United States for U.S. secondary school students, affording them the benefits and challenges of living in a foreign culture in addition to full academic credit and rigorous academic preparation for the best U.S. colleges and universities. The job of Resident Director (RD) is similar to that of Head of a small independent school in the U.S., combining elements of both day and boarding schools. In essence, the RD serves as Head of School, Academic Dean, Dean of Students, Director of Communications and occasional Counselor. Responsibilities include: organizational leadership, student support and discipline, creation and administration of budget, hiring and evaluation of faculty, emergency planning and oversight, and representation of SYA with local officials, community leaders, and host families. Required QUALIFICATIONS include: Fluency in Mandarin Chinese. Experience in the developing world. Ability to function effectively in U.S. secondary independent school culture with knowledge of grading standards, reporting procedures, disciplinary processes, college applications, etc. Ability to establish rapport with and command the respect of students, host families, faculty and colleagues. An attitude towards students which is manifestly sympathetic in ordinary circumstances, clearly supportive in times of stress, but firmly directive when necessary. Flexibility, good humor, good health, energy, sociability, and desire to adapt to a new culture. Ability to attend to detail with thoroughness and accuracy, to meet deadlines, and to make sure that others do so as well. Experience teaching students of high school age. Applications are due no later than December 31, 2011. The successful candidate will begin work July 1, 2010. Please direct inquiries to Nelson Chase, Executive Director, by email at nchase@sya.org or by phone at 1-978-725-6828 ext. 126. TO APPLY: Complete job description and application requirements are on the SYA website at www.sya.org. Please send your completed application by December 31 to: Mary Lou Poirier, School Year Abroad, 439 South Union Street, Lawrence, MA 01843.

CHIEF OF PARTY DILI, TIMOR LESTE

CHIEF OF PARTY
DILI, TIMOR LESTE World Learning seeks a candidate to serve as Chief of Party for an anticipated Higher Education program to be based in Dili, Timor Leste (USAID/ Timor-Leste Development Scholarships and Higher Education Program). Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project. The Chief of Party will work with the U.S. Agency for Development (USAID) Mission Program Office, the Government of Timor- Leste, and other stakeholders to assist in planning and coordinating training activities that support the Mission's Strategy. Desired QUALIFICATIONS: Language requirement: English fluency; Fluency in Portuguese, Tetum and/or Bahasa Indonesia preferred. Education: Minimum of M.A. in International Education, International Relations, or related field, preferred. At least 10 years of experience managing participant training/ academic exchange projects. Familiarity with USAID exchange/ visitor procedures embodied in ADS 252/253 and other Agency mandates. Proven ability to work effectively in politically sensitive environments. Proven ability to manage a team in an international setting. Proven ability to provide vision and strategic leadership and to perform at a senior policy level, demonstrated by previous experience in leading the development and implementation of international education programs. Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills. Experience in East Timor and/or Indonesia highly desirable. TO APPLY: Please transmit CV and cover letter (in English) explaining how you meet the requirements for this position as soon as possible with the position title in the subject line to recruitment3@worldlearning.org. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The time frame for this position is expected to be four years.