Senior Technical Specialists, Jordan

Location:  Amman, Jordan 

Sector:  Non Profit 

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

Experience:  Advanced  

Last Date To Apply  Jan-23-2012 

Date Posted  Nov-28-2011 

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 in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 103 projects in 40 countries and revenues of $140 million.
Senior Technical Specialists, Jordan
We are currently seeking technical specialists for an upcoming five-year USAID project in Amman, Jordan, focused on competitiveness, business-enabling environment, workforce development, and access to credit in the ICT, biotech, and clean-technology sectors. The position is contingent upon ACDI/VOCA being awarded the program. In particular, we seek senior specialists in the following technical areas:
• Trade and investment (e.g., facilitation, FDI, and market analysis)
• ICT industry strengthening and cluster development
• Alternative energy/clean enterprise development (including facilitation of certification, auditing of processes, investment)
• Workforce development (including gender focused technical/vocational development)
• Medical services (including trade and investment for development of industry)
• Tourism (including medical-related and development of industry)

Qualifications

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• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in one or more technical disciplines relevant to the above positions
• University degree in economics, business management or other relevant field (advanced degree is preferred)
• Experience working with international and/or regional NGOs and/or companies on USAID-funded projects; ministries of agriculture; and/or private sector actors (buyers, agribusinesses and financial institutions) is preferred
• Knowledge of USAID policies and procedures is preferred
• Excellent written and spoken English is required
• Experience working in Jordan or the region is preferred

Contact Details

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Email:  2196-83-MH1836@emailagent.maxhire.net

Application Instructions

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Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556B361D43515B7E59192F77561F630262774B. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
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Principal / Headmaster - Private High School

Location:  Chongqing, China 

Salary Range: 125,000 - 150,000 

Sector:  Education 

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

Experience:  Advanced  

Last Date To Apply  Dec-31-2011 

Date Posted  Nov-28-2011 

Description

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Principal / Headmaster - Private High School

OVERVIEW
To perform a variety of complex administrative duties involved in senior high school operations including instruction, maintenance, school planning, transportation, and food services; to administer the policies and guidelines of the school system and to provide administrative staff assistance to the superintendent.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receives general direction and supervision from the superintendent.
• Exercises direct supervision over assigned professional and classified staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Helping the new high school hire teachers from USA.
• Develop, plan, and implement school site programs and activities in accordance with goals and objectives; recommend and administer policies and procedures; confer with staff on curriculum, instructional, personal, and school related matters.
• Coordinate school activities with related departments and outside agencies and organizations.
• Select and appoint personnel to improve site positions; provide or coordinate staff training; serve and evaluate classroom instructors; work with personnel to correct performance deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
• Develop and administer the school budget; direct the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures.
• Develop the master schedule of course offerings; comply with accreditation guidelines and state requirements; adjust schedule to meet school, students, and staff needs.
• Maintain a safe and orderly school environment; coordinate the safety of students participating in all extra-curricular and after school activities, including inter-scholastic athletics field trips.
• Supervise and monitor student activities such as lunch, passing periods, assemblies, concerts, dances, and sports events; assign supervisory faculty for all student activities.
• Implement disciplinary procedures and policies related to student behavior and achievement; provide for student and parent due process in accordance with federal, state, and school system rules and regulations; ensure confidentiality of all student records.
• Supervise the resolution of student, parent and teacher concerns; report pupil progress to parents and appropriate school system offices periodically.
• Coordinate and supervise the program and student services designed to assist students in social and emotional adjustment to school, address problems at home and outside concerns, and to counsel and assist students gain admission to post-secondary schools.
• Oversee inventory and property control; order and distribute textbooks; maintain records of requests and losses.
• Prepare and present reports, letters, memos, and other necessary correspondence to students, staff, and parents regarding instructional programs.
• Supervise district-provided transportation of students to and from school.
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with parents and organizations of the community and serve as a spokesperson for the school to people both within and outside the school and school system.
• Provide staff assistance to the superintendent and the Board of Education; attend meetings and present reports as requested; organize various committees necessary to address school needs.
• Prepare and present reports, letters, memos, and other necessary correspondence to students, staff, and parents regarding school programs.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries of students, parents, and faculty and complaints regarding school system policies and procedures.
• Participate in a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional groups, committees, and meetings.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

RELOCATION
Our client will provide the following Relocation Expenses/Services:

• Housing: Possible providing housing or helping with….
• Education:Kids can attend kindergarten, middle schools and college
• Documentation: Help with preparing work permits and other paperwork related to move
• Finances: Will assist helping set up appropriate accounts and give advice on the country’s banking and financial systems
• Repatriation: Will provide Relocation firm to relocate
• Transportation: Can bring own vehicle or use the vehicle client provides.  Every year client provides maximum of 6 economy class round trip tickets to get home
• Pets: Client will arrange pet travel one time only
• Medical: Client will provide all information
• Return end of contract: TBD

Qualifications

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Knowledge of:

• Concepts and ideas found in the Effective Schools research.
• Effective instructional strategies for students of varied abilities.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, policies, rules, and regulations regarding school administration.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of school programs, policies, and operational needs.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Principles and practices of the organization and administration of personnel management.
• Principles, practices, rules and regulations pertaining to student discipline.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Public relations programs and techniques related to school activities.
• Principles of management associated with maintaining the schools financial records.

Ability to:

• Apply the principles of conflict resolution to resolve interpersonal problems that arise.
• Have a vision and articulate it to all members of the school community.
• Develop leadership among the teacher corps.
• Develop a strong client orientation in all school staff.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Lead the entire school community through collection, disaggregation, and analysis of the school's performance data and subsequent development of a school plan designed to address the identified needs.
• Direct and supervise professional staff in performing the administrative functions.
• Manage the school's educational and extra-curricular programs, activities, and operations.
• Plan and implement an effective student discipline program.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Prepare and administer school's budget.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Contact Details

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Contact:  Susan Clawson

Telephone:  781-305-3757

Email:  sclawson@employmentstore.com

Application Instructions

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Please apply directly to Susan Clawson - sclawson@employmentstore.com

Executive Assistant

Location:  New York, NY  

Sector:    Non Profit 

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

Experience: Entry Level / Mid Career  

Last Date To Apply  Dec-9-2011 

Date Posted  Nov-28-2011 

Description

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Reports to:
Director of Arbitration and ADR, North America

General Description:
The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and support tasks, highly organized and able to multitask effectively.  Additionally, this position requires a resourceful and proactive thinker who can anticipate the needs of the Director.  S/he must be able to demonstrate professionalism and discretion at all times.
Responsibilities will include providing administrative support including travel coordination, calendar management, answering telephone, and compiling expense reports; coordinating conferences, meetings, workshops, luncheons and other special events; maintaining USCIB Arbitration database and ICC North America websites; responding to different queries by email and phone; assisting in special projects; and performing other tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal, administrative and organization skills
- Events planning experience and knowledge of basic HTML a plus
- Interest in international dispute resolution is desirable

Start date: January 2012

Contact Details

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Contact: Lea Felluss

Email: lfelluss@uscib.org

Application Instructions

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To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to Lea Felluss at Lfelluss@uscib.org.   Applications with no cover letter will not be considered.  Please indicate EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT on the subject line.
** Please note that due to the anticipated level of response, we will only contact those candidates who closely fit the criteria.  No phone calls please.

Intern, Executive Office

Location: Washington, D.C., DC  

Salary Range: Unpaid 

Sector:  Non Profit 

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

Experience: Internship  

Last Date To Apply  Nov-30-2011 

Date Posted  Nov-28-2011 

Description

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The Atlantic Council is a non-partisan foreign policy think tank dedicated to renewing the transatlantic community for 21^st century global challenges.  We are currently seeking Interns for the Executive Office of the President, which oversees all activities of the Council.  Interns will have the opportunity to work closely with the President and CEO, assisting with a variety of substantive research projects.  Research tasks will include writing, preparing meeting briefings, assisting with speech writing and talking points, and several other important day-to-day tasks.  Administrative duties will also be required. 
 The project requires well-organized, highly reliable, and motivated candidates who demonstrate initiative and a desire to conduct advanced research as well as a willingness to perform day-to-day administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have superior research and writing skills, strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to produce quality work while meeting deadlines.  While this position is non-paid, the Intern will gain valuable skills, experience, and knowledge of the foreign policy landscape.
 Duties are not limited to, but will include:

• Research  and writing to support the activities of the President and his work
• Comprehensive research, ranging from primary and archival, to web-based
• Preparation for meeting briefings, speeches, etc.
• Assisting, as needed, with logistical coordination for program events and activities.
• Administrative work including; filing, scheduling, and maintaining contact lists.
• Other duties, as needed. 

Qualifications

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• Must be at least a college junior in good standing, graduate students or recent graduates are preferred.  
• Proficiency in German is mandatory.
• Experience with archival research is a plus.
• Students with a strong background in history and foreign policy preferred.
• Must have a strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Must have at least a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale), or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution. 

Contact Details

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Email: internship@acus.org

Application Instructions

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To be considered for this position, please email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to: internship@acus.org.
In the subject line, please indicate which program you are applying to.
The Atlantic Council of the United States is an equal opportunity employer. 

Program Manager, Ppau New Guinea

 

Location: Papua New Guinea 

Sector:   Non Profit 

Experience: Mid Career  

Last Date To Apply  Dec-31-2011 

Date Posted  Nov-28-2011 

Description

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ABA Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) is developing a program to combat violence against women and human rights abuses associated with extractive industries in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The 18-month program was designed and will be implemented in close collaboration with ABA ROLI’s Papua New Guinea partners and relevant government entities to build the commitment and capacity to enforce laws and policies to secure the protection of legal rights.

Qualifications

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Currently, we are looking for candidates for the position of Program Director. Ideally, the individual will have:
solid familiarity with legal and advocacy strategies, particularly on fundamental human rights issues and issues of pressing concern within the region; knowledge of the international human rights standards and mechanisms, including but not limited to international human rights treaties, Special Mechanisms, the UPR and treaty body mechanisms; understanding of laws, standards, and international norms governing corporate social responsibility, especially as it relates to the private security sector; strong program management skills; capacity to deal effectively and collaboratively with the various NGO networks working on human rights issues in the region; able and willing to travel within the region; and willingness and ability to build local programming capacity.
Other preferable qualifications include:
J.D., or comparable advanced degree in law; connections with human rights NGOs in the region; and excellent communication skills.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to follow up with candidates selected for interviews.  This position will remain open until filled.

Contact Details

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Contact:  Sarah Mennone

Telephone:  202-662-1000

Email:  jobs@americanbar.org

Application Instructions

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Application: please visit http://www2.americanbar.org/hr/default.aspx to apply.  All applicants for regular full-time employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.
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Project Coordinator

 

Location:  Washington, D.C., DC  

Sector:  Non Profit 

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

Experience:  Mid Career  

Last Date To Apply  Jan-13-2012 

Date Posted  Nov-28-2011 

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 currently seeking a Project Coordinator for an anticipated USAID-funded project.  Primary responsibilities are to provide backstopping support to 3-4 field offices to ensure timely submission of information for monthly field reports; process procurement and funding requests in a timely manner and ensure donor compliance; and mobilize short-term consultants. Other duties include the following: track reported deliverables to project work plans, research and generate drafts of background reports, participate in new business opportunities and facilitate training sessions on technical and operational issues.

Qualifications

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A bachelor’s degree in international development, agriculture, finance, economics or related field, plus a minimum of two years of professional experience in international development, required; a master’s degree is strongly preferred. Knowledge of USAID procurement procedures is preferred. Candidates must possess knowledge of international development with strong statistical/analytical, written and verbal skills. Candidates must also be proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and the internet as a research tool. French or Spanish language skills are preferred. Position is contingent on ACDI/VOCA being awarded the project.

Contact Details

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Contact: Tatiana Tompkins

Telephone: 202-469-6204

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/PC-PO, 50 F Street NW, Suite 1075, Washington, DC 20001 or fax +1 202 469 6255. No phone calls please. Only finalists will be contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE/AA.
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Contributing Editor

Location: Washington , DC  

Salary Range: None 

Sector: Commercial 

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

Experience: Internship  

Last Date To Apply Feb-1-2012 

Date Posted  Nov-28-2011 

Description

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Southern Pulse is a growing information gathering and dissemination organization that uses field contacts and in country media sources to gather open source information on security, energy, politics, and business in Latin America.

The internship position(s) will focus you on a particular sub-region in Latin America - Cent Am, the Andes, the Southern Cone, etc. -  and involve information gathering from local media sources in Spanish/Portuguese (usually online), producing concise news feeds or "pulses" via a weekly intel cycle, and contributing to other Southern Pulse content collection and preparation. 

The position is conducted remotely and usually requires 10-15 hours/week; it is unpaid but provides experience in analyzing geopolitical events in Latin American, writing and editing, a chance to network within the Southern Pulse environment, as well as access to the Southern Pulse database and potential future opportunities with the company and Southern Pulse partner organizations.

Qualifications

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Applicants should be focused on Latin America and be proficient in reading/translating Spanish-English; knowledge of Portuguese may help. This unpaid internship is for a period of at least three months, rolling application.

Contact Details

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Contact: Samuel Logan

Telephone: N/A

Email:  editor@southernpulse.com

Application Instructions

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Please send inquiries or a cover letter and resume to: editor@southernpulse.com