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Monday, 7 November 2011

Program Manager - Uganda

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Location:  Uganda 
Sector:     Non Profit 
Experience: Mid Career / Advanced  
Last Date To Apply Dec-13-2011 
Date Posted  Nov-7-2011 

Description

The American Bar Association is seeking a qualified and dynamic Project Manager to oversee its program “Enhancing Local Capacity to Combat Human Trafficking in Uganda”. The Project Manager will work in collaboration with Ugandan stakeholders, international experts, and the Washington, DC office to implement this program over the course of one year.
Responsibilities
The Project Manager will be responsible for (1); overseeing the implementation of the program in-country, including financial and staff oversight; (2) creating and maintaining partnerships with high level government officials, judicial sector officials, and civil society representatives; (3) organizing working-group meetings that focus on enhancing coordination between civil society and justice sector actors on the issue of trafficking in persons; (4) assisting partners in producing protocols and other official mechanisms that clarify institutional procedures for addressing cases of trafficking in persons; (4) garnering political support for these written protocol documents in order to be adopted nationally; (5) conducting trainings (and training of trainers) on trafficking in persons; and (6) writing regular reports on program implementation and maintaining good communication with ABA headquarters in Washington, DC.



Qualifications

ABA ROLI is seeking candidates with a graduate or law degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience and a background in anti-human trafficking programs. Preference will be given to candidates with established connections with Ugandan governmental and justice sector actors. Previous experience in implementing legal reform programs and/or facilitating working groups with diverse stakeholders is strongly preferred. Applicants should also have experience managing or working with donor-funded international legal assistance projects. Fluency in written and spoken English is required.


Contact Details


Contact:  Sarah Mennone
Telephone:            202-662-1000      
Email:  jobs@americanbar.org

Application Instructions

To apply for this position please go to https://abanet.devhire.devex.com/. Please also be prepared to upload your resume. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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Posted by Riaz Hussain at 09:20
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Teach English in China (with salary) while earn your Master's Degree at Concordia University Irvine

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Location:  Irvine, CA and China, China 
Salary Range:  6000 Chinese Yuan or more 
Sector:  Education 
Organization URL:  http://www.cui.edu/mais
Last Date To Apply Dec-1-2011 
Date Posted  Nov-7-2011 

Description

Concordia University (Irvine)’s Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS) program is an extraordinary opportunity to cultivate academic, cultural, research, and language skills alongside practical work experience in China – all in just on year. The MAIS program exemplifies Concordia’s mission as a Christina university, which encourages students to engage people and cultures worldwide.
After a summer of intensive courses at our Irvine campus, you head to China and immediately start living, working and studying in China. MAIS prepares you to work in China, conduct research for your Capstone Project, and negotiate living on your own in a new culture. You will concentrate in International Business or International Education, and live in Shanghai or Hangzhou, which are among China’s most important historical, intellectual, cultural and financial centers.
As a result, you will have unique opportunities to build personal and business relationships; globalize your professional resume with international experience and expertise; travel to ancient destinations, futuristic metropolises  and cultural wonders; discover and pursue new interests, passions, and dreams.
With the MA degree in hand, MAIS alumni are currently engaged in:
  • Doctoral/advanced professional studies
  • NPB/NGP Work
  • US Foreign Service
  • Mediation/conflict Resolution
  • International Education
  • Corporate & Workplace Training
  • Global Marketing & Consulting
  • Multinational Import& Export
  • Entrepreneurial Ventures
Internship Benefits:
  • Monthly salary (dependent upon qualifications and placement)
  • Housing or housing allowance
  • Legal work visa in China
  • Reimbursement of round economy class air ticket (China-US)
Application deadlines:
  • Early application deadline: December 1, 2011($50/$125 application fee US/Int’l)
  • Regular application deadline: March 1, 2012 ($50/$125 application fee US/Int’l)
For more information, please visit our website: www.cui.edu/mais or contact Yi Schuler at yi.schuler@cui.edu, or by phone at             949 214 3376      .



Qualifications

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree;
  • Have a minimum 2.75 GPA
  • Are native English speakers or equivalent
  • Desire to teach in a new cultural settings
  • Are prepared to learn, serve, and lead
  • Posses cultural sensitivity, responsibility, diligence, resilience, independence, and ethical character


Contact Details


Contact: Yi Schuler
Telephone:  9492143376
Email:  yi.schuler@cui.edu

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit:  https://cuiapps.wufoo.com/forms/application-for-graduate-admissions/  or www.cui.edu/applyonline
Should you encounter any technical issues in your application process, please do not hesitate to contact Yi Schuler at yi.schuler@cui.edu or by phone at             949 214 3376      .
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Posted by Riaz Hussain at 09:06
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John D. Rockefeller 3rd Scholars Program, Fellowship

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Location:  Jakarta, Indonesia 
Sector:     Non Profit 
Organization URL:  http://www.winrock.org
Experience:  Internship  
Last Date To Apply  Nov-14-2011 
Date Posted  Nov-7-2011 

Description

Winrock’s current agriculture-related capacity building programs in Indonesia include John D. Rockefeller 3RD Scholars Program (www.winrock.org/JDR) and two USDA-funded fellowship programs. The fellow will support the expansion of these two programs and may assist with efforts to start additional new initiatives in Indonesia. The fellow’s primary responsibilities will be program planning, fundraising, and representational work to build relationships with private companies, foundations, and the US Government. The fellowship is for six months and the position may be extended based on the fellow’s success bringing in funds.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Fundraise for JDR 3RD scholars program and US-GOI partnership programs
    • Research prospective donors, including private sector, foundations and government agencies
    • Request in-person meetings with potential donors to secure invitations for proposals
    • Serve as lead writer on proposals to potential donors
    • Follow up on proposal submissions through e-mail and in-person meetings
 
  1. Serve as Field Representative for the JDR 3RD Scholars Program
    • Facilitate regular meetings of the current JDR 3RD project team and its expert reviewers
    • Serve as liaison with IPB to manage ongoing JDR 3RD project team
  • When funding is secured for a new team, provide support and direction to the grant competition judging committee, review committee, and project team
 
  1. Lead Winrock’s participation in the US-GOI partnership to develop the next generation of leaders in agriculture
    • Work with leading international scholars, agribusiness companies, and Winrock’s network of fellows in Indonesia to identify issues facing small holder farmers and possible solutions
    • Manage existing Winrock programs that support capacity building and the partnership, including the USDA-funded Borlaug Scholars Program and Bio-Technical Speaker Series
 
All three tasks will require the applicant to:
  • Represent Winrock and the JDR 3RD Scholars Program at high-level meetings Oversee project activities to ensure smooth management and timely implementation
  • Address and proactively identify problems and challenges
  • Ensure sound management of finances, and ensure that all financial transactions follow WI policy
  • Oversee and be responsible for financial and administrative aspects of the project including managing the country budget, and ensure timely payments are made
  • Closely follow the implementation plan and monitor each deliverable and/or milestone
  • Prepare brief periodic reports one month prior to the board meeting which will include an assessment of research team progress and stories about the scholars/events



Qualifications

Education:
  • Ph.D. preferred. Preferred disciplines include agriculture, agribusiness, agriculture economics, agriculture extension, or rural development
Experience:       
  • Minimum three years experience required, including management of development projects
  • Demonstrated track record of effectively supervising staff and coordinating programs with partners from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences
  • Experience in the agricultural field
Skills:
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Excellent management, communication, and organization skills
  • Basic computer skills (word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases)
  • Comfortable in high-level representational role as well as interacting with villagers
  • Comfortable networking and cooperating with other projects.
  • Able to complete projects timely and comfortable working with strict deadlines


Contact Details


Contact:  Regina Holcomb
Telephone:             501-280-3082      
Email:  rholcomb@winrock.org

Application Instructions

Applicants should go to www.winrock.org to complete our online application and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing JDR-Fellow by November 14, 2011.
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