Program Coordinator

Location: Washington, DC  

Sector:  Non Profit 

Organization URL: http://www.g-50.org

Experience: Entry Level  

Date Posted  Nov-30-2011 

Description

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The Group of Fifty seeks a highly competent Program Coodinator.  This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with strong writing, editing and business experience to develop his/her career by joining a close knit team and learning all facets of the operations of an efficient, international not for profit organization.

Regular and daily responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: drafting and editing outreach materials; updating and maintaining G50 website and member directory;  fostering positive relationships with members’ staff via effective telephone and e-mail communication; arranging for logistical services; preparing and editing meeting materials; and performing other administrative duties as needed.

This is a full-time position (40 hrs per week). Salary starts at USD 30,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

 

About the organization: The Group of Fifty (G50) was founded 18 years ago under the auspices of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and is a membership based organization formed by executives from the most significant and forward-looking enterprises in Latin America.  This independent, non-profit initiative has no partisan, ideological, religious or commercial affiliations of any kind.  Its members are leaders who recognize that in addition to generating profits, their businesses must also minimize social ills and inequities and foster long-term, sustainable growth.  Over the years, the group has become a leading forum for exchanging ideas and experiences in response to the political, economic and social trends affecting the Western Hemisphere and the world. We have held these exclusive gatherings in Washington, DC and at locations around the world including Madrid, Beijing, Cancun, Havana, Santiago de Chile, Shanghai and Singapore, among others.

Qualifications

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All applicants must have a native level of fluency in Spanish and excellent written and oral skills in English and Spanish.  Portuguese language skills a plus.
Ideal candidate must also have:

• excellent client service, personal presentation and interpersonal skills
• the ability to accomplish high-profile, high-stakes tasks and meet multiple deadlines without sacrificing attention to detail
• excellent computer skills; website or graphic design experience a plus
• strong ownership and trustworthiness
• a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years related work or internship experience
• eagerness to provide and create further enrichment opportunities for our influential, philanthropically-minded community of Latin American business leaders

Contact Details

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Contact:  Lara Ballou

Telephone: 2023869160

Email: HR@G-50.org

Application Instructions

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Please send cover letter, resume, three references and writing samples in English and Spanish to HR@G-50.org.  A valid U.S. work permit or American citizenship is required.

Chief of Party, Sierra Leone

 

Location:  Sierra Leone 

Sector:  Non Profit 

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

Experience:  Advanced  

Last Date To Apply  Dec-29-2011 

Date Posted  Nov-30-2011 

Description

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For over 45 years and in 146 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 97 projects in 38 countries and revenues of over $140 million.

Chief of Party, Sierra Leone

We are currently seeking a Chief of Party for the ongoing Promoting Agriculture, Governance and Environment (PAGE) program in Sierra Leone. The purpose of the program is to improve the economic development of four of the country’s most underserved districts by working to increase agricultural productivity, while also supporting sustainable natural resources management and promoting transparent and participatory democratic governance. The Chief of Party is responsible for the overall leadership and the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the program, including maintaining effective working relationships, overseeing recruitment, contracting and supervision of locally hired staff, and managing the human, physical and financial resources of the program.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the project team, directing the work of all professional and administrative staff. Develop and direct implementation of work plans, and oversee and appoint appropriate personnel for financial management.
• Manage stakeholder meetings and share concepts, lessons learned and project progress with the government of Sierra Leone, USAID, and program stakeholders.
• Inform ACDI/VOCA headquarters about potential extensions for the PAGE program in 2012. Identify new business opportunities and ensure that appropriate PAGE staff assists with information-gathering and development of new ACDI/VOCA program activities in Sierra Leone and the region.
• Oversee financial accounting, monitoring and evaluation, procurement and other administrative requirements in accordance with PAGE policy manual.
• Conduct in-country procurement of program vehicles and equipment as needed. Provide guidance to ACDI/VOCA Compliance Officer on specifications of equipment and vehicles to be purchased in Sierra Leone and obtain written approval from the USAID Agreement Officer when required.

Qualifications

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Qualifications:

• University degree in related field (e.g., project management, international development, international business, economics, etc.) is required; master’s degree is highly desirable.
• At least 10 years of experience working overseas on similar donor-funded projects in the region, preferably in Sierra Leone.
• Familiarity with USAID procedures and policies is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in field work, project management and monitoring and evaluation methods is required.
• Experience supervising and leading teams and monitoring staff performance.
• Fluency in English is required.

Contact Details

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Contact: Lars Volz

Telephone: 202-000-0000

Email: lvolz@acdivoca.org

Application Instructions

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Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55569361D43515B7E59192F77561F630062774B. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
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Senior Program Assistant-Abe Fellowship Program, Japan Program

Location:  Tokyo , Japan 

Salary Range:  Commensurate with experience 

Sector:  Non Profit 

Organization URL: http://ssrc.org

Experience: Entry Level / Mid Career  

Date Posted  Nov-30-2011 

Description

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The Social Science Research Council is an independent, not-for-profit research organization founded in 1923.  Headquartered in New York City, it mobilizes researchers, policy makers, professionals, activists, and other experts from the private and public sectors to develop innovative approaches to issues of critical social importance. It does this through a wide variety of interdisciplinary workshops and conferences, fellowships and grants, summer training institutes, scholarly exchanges, research consortia and publications.   For more information please visit our website www.ssrc.org.

The SSRC seeks a Senior Program Assistant for its Tokyo office.  This hire would be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Abe Fellowship Program under the supervision of the Program Manager in the Tokyo Office.  The Abe Fellowship Program encourages international multidisciplinary research on topics of pressing global concern. The program fosters the development of a new generation of researchers interested in policy-relevant topics and willing to become key members of a bilateral and global research network. In partnership with the SSRC, the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP) established the Abe Fellowship Program as its flagship program in 1991.

Responsibilities:

• Support Abe Fellowship Program Manager with administration of the program.
• Administrative tasks including, but not limited to: file maintenance, preparing meeting materials, maintaining databases and spreadsheets, and updating program websites and outreach materials.
• Manage logistics for domestic and international program-related events, including advisors meetings, workshops and meetings of scholars.
• Arrange outreach activities, create program materials, and assist with marketing strategy.
• Liaise with the funder, program committee members, and fellows.
• Manage expenditures and reimbursements, and monitor the program budget.
• Correspond and cooperate with the New York Office Abe Program staff.

• Other duties and additional responsibilities and projects as directed, depending upon interest and capacity. 

Qualifications

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• Two or more years experience in program administration preferred.
• Fluency in English, and proficiency in Japanese (language and culture) are required. 
• Experience in an academic or non-profit environment preferred.
• Master’s degree a plus, but not required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Team player who is also self-motivated and can work independently within a professional office environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite, database work and Internet applications.
• This position requires work authorization in Japan. 

Contact Details

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Contact: Jen Blackman

Telephone: 212-377-2700

Email: applications@ssrc.org

Application Instructions

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To apply, send resume and cover letter and indicate “Abe Senior Program Assistant, Tokyo” in the title:

E-MAIL:         Applications@ssrc.org

The Social Science Research Council Is An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Editorial Intern

Location: New York City, NY  

Salary Range: unpaid /$15 per day stipend 

Sector:  Non Profit 

Organization URL: http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/index.html

Experience: Internship  

Last Date To Apply Jan-6-2012 

Date Posted  Nov-30-2011 

Description

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Spring 2012 Intern Call
Ethics & International Affairs Editorial Intern
Ethics & International Affairs, the journal of the Carnegie Council, seeks a part-time Spring semester intern. The goal of the journal is to bridge the gap between theory and practice by integrating rigorous thinking about principles of justice and morality into discussions of the practical policy dilemmas that frequently arise in global politics. The journal publishes articles in three broad theme areas: ethics, war, and peace, global social justice, and religion in politics.
The selected candidate's tasks will include:

• Managing the peer-review process
• Assisting with administrative duties (e.g., ordering and tracking books for review; corresponding with authors regarding biographical notes and abstracts; drafting and mailing postproduction correspondence with journal contributors, publishers of reviewed books, and advertisers; identifying and tracking potential peer reviewers)
• Researching information on topics relevant to manuscripts for publication in the journal
• Depending on skill level, suggesting revisions of manuscripts for publication
• Proofreading revised manuscripts (journal articles, website contents)

Qualifications

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Candidates must be graduate students in International Affairs, Political Science, Philosophy, International Law or related areas; have a solid understanding of normative and empirical issues in international relations, global policy, and economics; excellent writing skills; attention to detail; strong Web and electronic database research skills; and excellent familiarity with Microsoft Word. Candidates are strongly encouraged to gain general familiarity with the substance of the journal.

Contact Details

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Contact:  Zach Dorfman

Telephone: 212-868-4120 x233

Email: notices@cceia.org

Application Instructions

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The intern is an integral part of the editorial team and receives a place on the journal's masthead. Please send us a resume and a short cover letter to notices@cceia.org explaining your motivation and qualifications for the internship.
Terms and Conditions: This is an unpaid internship. School credit can be arranged and a transportation stipend of $15 a day will be provided. We require a minimum commitment of 15 hours a week during the spring semester.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. DUE TO THE EXPECTED HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS, ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE INVITED TO AN INTERVIEW.

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Chief of Party, Uganda

 

Location: Uganda 

Sector: Non Profit 

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

Experience: Advanced  

Last Date To Apply Dec-29-2011 

Date Posted Nov-30-2011 

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 93 projects in 40 countries and revenues of $124 million.

Chief of Party, Uganda
ACDI/VOCA is currently seeking a Chief of Party for an anticipated P.L. 480 Title II Multi-Year Assistance Program (MYAP) in Karamoja, Uganda. This multi-year, non-emergency program will be integrated with USAID strategies to address the underlying causes of chronic food insecurity. The program’s ultimate goal is “to reduce food insecurity among chronically food insecure households.” The program will focus on strengthening livelihoods and improving nutrition among children under five, incorporating disaster risk reduction and response mechanisms and conflict sensitive approaches. As Chief of Party (COP), his/her responsibilities will be to assume responsibility for overall program management of the MYAP program and act as Country Representative. The COP will provide leadership, oversight, and support to all aspects of the program. The COP will promote strong relationships with the USAID Mission, the government of Uganda, sub-recipient partners and other donor and non-governmental organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Under the general supervision of the Senior Vice President, Food Security, assume responsibility for overall program management of the MYAP program. The COP will provide leadership, oversight, and support to all aspects of the program including, but not limited to, monetization and commodity management, improving livelihoods of beneficiaries, and promoting improved health and nutrition. The COP will promote strong relationships with the USAID Mission, the government of Burkina Faso and other donor and nongovernmental organizations.
• Financial management: Oversee financial accounting of monetization proceeds with accounting staff; work with headquarters staff on development of budgets, pipeline analyses and estimated income projections from monetization. Work in tandem with Commodity Operations Manager to develop fee schedules and appropriate payments related to the umbrella monetization with other Cooperating Sponsors.
• Monitoring and evaluation: Oversee and ensure timeliness of monitoring and evaluation activities. Develop necessary reports for donor and ACDI/VOCA management; manage final evaluation process.
• Reporting: Report to the Senior Vice President, Food Security on technical and administrative aspects of the project as well as all issues related to industry partners. Coordinate activities and prepare annual results report, resource requests, quarterly reports and pipeline analyses; coordinate with HQ on development of profiles, success stories, etc.

Qualifications

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Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years overseas managing large, multi-year USAID funded projects with multiple implementing partners
• Advanced degree in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience
• Minimum 10 years relevant food security/livelihoods experience; experience working with agro-pastoralist or pastoralist populations is preferred
• Prior experience with USAID projects, procedures, policies and reporting requirements is required; prior experience with Title II projects is highly preferred
• Familiarity with commodity management best practices under P.L. 480 preferred
• Effective record of building relationships with governmental organizations as well as private and community organizations is required
• Strong familiarity with USAID rules and regulations required
• Advanced degree in management, international development, or a pertinent field  is highly desirable
• Fluency in English required

Contact Details

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Contact: Lars Volz

Telephone: 202-000-0000

Email: lvolz@acdivoca.org

Application Instructions

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Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55564361D43515B7E59192F77561F620C62774B. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
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Deputy Chief of Party, Uganda

 

Location:  Uganda 

Sector:    Non Profit 

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

Experience: Advanced  

Last Date To Apply Dec-29-2011 

Date Posted Nov-30-2011 

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 93 projects in 40 countries and revenues of $124 million.

Deputy Chief of Party/Operations Manager, Uganda
ACDI/VOCA is currently seeking a DCOP/Operations Manager for an anticipated P.L. 480 Title II Multi-Year Assistance Program (MYAP) in Karamoja, Uganda. This multi-year, non-emergency program will be integrated with USAID strategies to address the underlying causes of chronic food insecurity. The program’s ultimate goal is “to reduce food insecurity among chronically food insecure households.” The program will focus on strengthening livelihoods and improving nutrition among children under five, incorporating disaster risk reduction and response mechanisms and conflict sensitive approaches.  The DCOP/Operations Manager responsibilities and qualifications for this program include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities:

• The DCOP/Operations Manager will be the senior MYAP representative in the office with overall responsibility for operations, and will support the COP in all aspects of program management and in the absence of the COP, assume overall responsibility for the program.
• Directly oversee the Ag/Livelihoods Director, the Health and Nutrition Director and the office operations in Karamoja. By overseeing activities across strategic objectives, s/he will ensure integration across interventions.
• Report to the Chief of Party on technical and administrative aspects of the project as well as all issues related to industry partners, and ensure contractual compliance with ACDI/VOCA and donor regulations and coordinate with ACDI/VOCA’s awards and compliance team in Washington, DC. Ensure that internal and external programmatic reports are of high quality; work with other departments in the finalization of reports prior to final review by COP.

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Qualifications

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Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years overseas managing large, multi-year USAID funded projects with multiple implementing partners
• Advanced degree in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of food security/livelihoods experience; experience working with agro-pastoralist or pastoralist populations is preferred
• 3 to 5 years proven experience and ability to motivate and manage personnel in a dynamic work environment, preferably on donor-funded projects.
• Strong operational management experience
• Demonstrated ability to produce results
• Strong familiarity with USAID rules and regulations required
• Fluency in English required

Contact Details

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Contact: Lars Volz

Telephone: 202-000-0000

Email: lvolz@acdivoca.org

Application Instructions

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Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556B361D43515B7E59192F77561F620362774B. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE
APPLY ONLINE