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Saturday, 28 January 2012

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


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


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



Contact:          Elisa Zlotowitz
Telephone:         703.243.1700
Email: careers@carana.com

Application Instructions


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



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


 
·         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



Contact:     Myra Mathis
Telephone:      703-465-9388
Email: mmathis@onlinedts.com

Application Instructions


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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Friday, 27 January 2012

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


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


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



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


 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


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



Contact:            Tatiana Tompkins
Telephone:            202-469-6000
Email: ttompkins@acdivoca.org

Application Instructions


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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Program Assistant –Middle East and North Africa


Location:               Washington, DC  
Salary Range:          Yes 
Sector:                  Non Profit 
Organization URL: http://www.cipe.org
Experience:            Entry Level  
Date Posted           Jan-27-2012 

Description


The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) strengthens democracy around the globe through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. CIPE is one of the four core institutes of the National Endowment for Democracy. Since 1983, CIPE has worked with business leaders, policymakers, and journalists to build the civic institutions vital to a democratic society. CIPE’s key program areas include anti-corruption, advocacy, business associations, corporate governance, democratic governance, access to information, the informal sector and property rights, and women and youth.
The Program Assistant for the Middle East and North Africa is responsible for providing program and administrative support for CIPE’s programs for the Middle East and North Africa region, with specific emphasis on Egypt and MENA regional initiatives.
Responsibilities:
  • Establish and maintain a project management framework to coordinate work of Washington DC headquarters and Cairo, Egypt field office.
  • Create and maintain program, financial, correspondence and contract files, both in paper form and electronically
  • Process and track payment requests, field office liquidations, travel expense reports, documents for signature, narrative and financial reports, etc.
  • Prepare routine correspondence and mailings
  • Communication with grantees
  • Assist in writing and compiling quarterly reports, proposals and budgets
  • Handle international travel arrangements, events, and local meeting logistics
  •  Adhere to appropriate office procedures, CIPE and USAID policies and procedures


Qualifications


  • Bachelors degree or equivalent required
  • 1-2 years of administrative office experience
  • Ability to handle multiple, detail-oriented tasks simultaneously with limited supervision
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Background in international affairs and/or the Middle East with an emphasis on political and economic issues
  • Computer skills, proficiency in MS-Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook. Internet research skills are highly desired. MS Project or similar a plus.
  •  Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Competency in written and spoken Arabic is a plus.

Contact Details



Email: jobs@cipe.org

Application Instructions


Please send cover letter, resume, and two writing samples (five page limit) to jobs@cipe.org with MENAPA2-[YOUR LAST NAME] in the subject line.  Submissions demonstrating writer's ability to synthesize information are preferred.  Applications submitted without writing samples will not be considered.
Applications will be accepted and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
 CIPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CIPE offers a salary competitive with other international non-governmental organizations and an excellent benefits package.  Applicants must be legally able to work in the United States; CIPE is unable to sponsor employees for work visas.

 

Thursday, 26 January 2012

Associate Director of International Communications


Location:                   Washington, DC  
Sector:                         Non Profit 
Organization URL: http://www.tobaccofreekids.org
Experience:             Mid Career  
Last Date To Apply         Feb-23-2012 
Date Posted                             Jan-26-2012 

Description



SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The Associate Director of International Communications develops, implements, and supports media advocacy campaigns aimed at tobacco control policy progress in low-and middle-income countries.  The Associate Director serves as a resource for Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) staff, NGOs in priority countries, tobacco control allies, and the media.  He/She develops and implements communications strategies in collaboration with NGOs and partners in selected countries with the goal of strengthening the policy framework to reduce tobacco use.
Primary Duties:
·         Develop, implement, and support media advocacy strategies in partnership with NGOs  and partners in selected low- and middle-income countries of focus in Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Africa. Collaborate with CTFK’s in-country staff to efficiently and creatively craft and implement media strategy.
·         Implement strategies to increase the capacity of the media to report on tobacco control, including journalism workshops and other programs.
·         Implement strategies to enhance ability of NGOs in selected countries to conduct effective media advocacy.
·         Contribute to efforts to implement systems for gathering data and analyzing the results of CTFK’s media programs, and translate this data into clear progress reports.
·         Draft, edit and oversee production of press releases, reports, brochures and other communications materials. Work in conjunction with the CTFK web team on an ongoing basis to write and produce content for the site.
·         Collaborate with communications staff from other organizations in the Bloomberg Initiative.
·         Provide support to CTFK’s grants program and grantees in the grant review, negotiation, and implementation phases, with an emphasis on the media elements of the grants.
·         Work collaboratively with CTFK research and legal programs to ensure strong integration of approaches and coordination of activities.
·         Oversee relationships with and output of communications agencies and consultants.
·         Develop and monitor budget for country-specific media advocacy programs.





Qualifications



  • Broad client-services experience in the field of media strategy and public relations, and/or particular experience serving NGO clients.
  • Experience in utilizing earned and paid media in a policy advocacy context.
  • Experience in the use of social media as a means of supporting and advancing policy goals.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement media and communications strategies in support of policy change and implementation in low- and middle-income countries.
  • Minimum 7 years relevant experience.
  • Excellent writing, speaking and editing skills (English).
  • Fluency in written and spoken languages of Asia, Africa or Eastern Europe. Fluency in French strongly preferred.
  • Experience working at the international level and in cross-cultural settings.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks in fast-paced environment. Comfort in a setting in which demonstrated results are required.
  • Ability and desire to travel overseas periodically.
 
 

Contact Details



Application Instructions



TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter, including salary history, and attach your resume to: jobs@tobaccofreekids.org . Please reference the position code ADIC-08 in the subject line of your email.  Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Conflict Prevention and Peace Forum Latin America and Caribbean Program Associate


Location:                 New York, NY  
Salary Range:         $35,000 + full benefits and partial loan/tuition reimbursement 
Sector:                      Non Profit 
Organization URL: http://www.ssrc.org/programs/cppf/
Experience:            Entry Level / Mid Career  
Last Date To Apply          Mar-1-2012 
Date Posted                             Jan-26-2012 

Description


Conflict Prevention and Peace Forum
Program Associate (Latin America and the Caribbean)
The Social Science Research Council, a not-for-profit organization devoted to the advancement of social science research and scholarship, seeks a Program Associate for the Conflict Prevention and Peace Forum (CPPF) with a focus on Latin America and the Caribbean.  CPPF works to strengthen the capacity of the United Nations system for peacebuilding and the prevention, management, and resolution of conflict by providing UN decision makers with access to expert analysis from international academics, practitioners, and others outside the UN system. The precise responsibilities of the Program Associate may vary depending on the skill set of the candidate but will involve supporting all aspects of program activity, including primarily:
  • Organizing meetings and conferences, including domestic and international travel and other logistical   arrangements
  • Taking minutes of complex discussions in Spanish and English
  • Drafting event summary notes in Spanish and English
  • Researching and tracking key developments in Latin America and the Caribbean, mostly from sources in Spanish 
  • Assisting in the drafting and editing of academic and policy papers in Spanish and English
  • Working with budgets and financial reports and processing expenditures
  • Drafting program reports and proposals and assisting in their overall production
  • Maintaining CPPF files and records
  • Maintaining contact lists, databases, and website content
  • Responding to requests for information and general queries
  • Coordinating communications with CPPF Advisory Board
  • Other duties and additional responsibilities and projects as directed, depending upon interest and capacity


Qualifications


  • Complete fluency in Spanish and English required (oral and written)
  • B.A. in political science, international relations, history, or related field, Master’s degree a plus
  • Familiarity with Latin America and the Caribbean, preferably with previous work or research experience in the region
  •  Excellent writing and editing skills in both Spanish and English
  • Attention to detail and high degree of professionalism
  • Team player with demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and respond flexibly to changing demands
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, internet); familiarity with database software preferred
  • Previous work experience with, or detailed knowledge of, the United Nations preferred
  • Previous experience with budget and office management preferred
SALARY & BENEFITS:
Annual salary is $35,000. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental and vision care; disability and life insurance; gym reimbursement; annual tuition and/or student loan reimbursement and professional development; outstanding pension plan and tax savings programs; generous vacation and sick leave.



Contact Details



Application Instructions



TO APPLY:
 For further information or to apply, please send cover letter, resume, and two writing samples (one in English and one in Spanish) to:  applications@ssrc.org (Please include “CPPF PA” in subject field.)
Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled; however, applications should be received by March 1st, 2012 for consideration.
The Social Science Research Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



Country Program Director - South Africa



Location:                  Johannesburg, South Africa 
Sector:                      Non Profit 
Organization URL: http://www.solidaritycenter.org
Experience:              Advanced  
Date Posted               Jan-26-2012 

Description


Country Program Director, South Africa

Solidarity Center

 The Solidarity Center, founded in 1997 by the AFL-CIO to tackle the enormous challenges workers face in the global economy, now works with union and community group partners in more than 60 countries through a network of 26 field offices.  This not-for-profit organization offers education, training, research, legal support, and organizing assistance to help build strong and effective trade unions and other workers’ organizations and more just and equitable societies.  Its programs promote democratic rights and respect for workers; raise public awareness about abuses of the world’s most vulnerable workers; and, above all, help the world’s workers secure a voice in their societies and the global economy.

The Center seeks a country program director to lead the work of advancing the Center’s mission in South Africa.  The country program director reports directly to the Center’s regional program director for Africa, and works in close partnership with AFL-CIO affiliates, and the labor movements in South Africa.  The Washington, D.C.-based Center has a staff of 245 and an annual budget of $30 million. The position requires residency in Johannesburg and frequent travel within the region.
 Responsibilities

  • With the Africa regional staff, develop and implement program priorities for work in the South Africa and sectoral trade union programs in the region, consistent with the strategic vision of the Solidarity Center’s global and regional work; revisit those priorities as needed to reflect changing national regional realities.
  • Lead and oversee the department’s local staff and consultants in South Africa, and manage local office operations
  • Serve as the representative of the US labor movement in South Africa.
  • Represent the interests and issues of the labor movements in South Africa, their labor issues, and their global importance within the Center, the AFL-CIO, and the U.S. labor movement broadly as well as to U.S. government programs in the region, other NGOs, and the academic community.  Build bridges to and coalitions and collaborative efforts with allies in South Africa working to advance worker rights.  
  • Assure the high quality and effectiveness of the Center’s work in the South Africa through monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of program work  


Qualifications


  • Excellent writing and communications skills in the English language;
  • Proven program management abilities;
  • Knowledge of international relations and trade union developments in the U.S. and abroad;
  • Trade union experience;
  • Proven ability to work successfully in complex political environments and collaboratively as part of a dynamic team;
  • Experience in contract negotiation, and ability to negotiate with local
     and foreign contractors, and companies;
  • Experience as a trainer and facilitator, including developing materials and conducting workshops using effective education training methods;
  • Experience in developing and implementing organizing and collective bargaining workshops;
  • Experience in campaign research;
  • Experience in collective bargaining training;
  • Experience in strategic campaign planning and implementation;
  • Familiarity with historic linkages between the US labor movement and the South African anti-apartheid struggle;
  • Fundraising experience.

Personal Qualities:

The successful candidate will bring a sense of passion about the region and its politics, a strong social justice orientation, and a clear understanding of gender equity as a critical component of workers’ rights.  He or she will have good judgment in U.S. and international political environments and the confidence, tenacity, energy, patience, and drive to work with others in this multilayered international organization to advance the cause of workers around the world. 

Contact Details



Contact:              Lisa Humphries
Telephone:              202-974-834o
Email: lhumphries@solidaritycenter.org

Application Instructions


If interested, please send cover letter and résumé to:

Lisa Humphries
Human Resources Officer
Solidarity Center
888 16th Street, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, D.C.  20006

E-mail: lhumphries@solidaritycenter.org
Fax: (202) 974-8266

The Solidarity Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only finalist applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Closing date of application:   When filled.

Gender Specialist, Mali

 
Location:            Mali 
Sector:                Non Profit 
Organization URL: http://www.acdivoca.org
Experience:         Advanced  
Last Date To Apply         Feb-23-2012 
Date Posted                             Jan-26-2012 

Description



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 90 projects in 40 countries and revenues of over $140 million.

Gender Specialist, Mali
We are currently seeking a short-term Gender Specialist for the ongoing USAID-funded Integrated Initiatives for Economic Growth in Mali (IICEM) project. IICEM works in agricultural value chains with the aim of increasing agricultural productivity and improving the incomes of local producers. IICEM also covers market development and financial services for the private sector to promote greater economic growth in Mali. The overall objective of this consultation is to conduct gender case studies regarding business practices related to management, processing facilities and access to resources. These case studies will be based on a cluster of 22 processors and a processing local leader, Danaya Cereale. An action plan will be developed and serve as the basis for future gender-related processing and marketing activities  of millet-sorghum finished products for these processors and for future projects.

Responsibilities:
  • Create baseline study and case studies at the cluster level on processing and marketing of millet and sorghum through a gender lens to examine gender-based constraints.
  • Analyze, develop and document gender constraints and opportunities according to the USAID gender manual.
  • In collaboration with the IICEM Gender Specialist, review the USAID manual “Promoting Gender Equitable Opportunities in Agricultural Value Chains.”
  • Conduct meetings with processors from the cluster to assess processing constraints of their products.
  • Complete a thorough analysis of constraints and opportunities highlighting several operators within the cluster and Danaya Cereale.
  • Propose a detailed action plan for future IICEM/USAID interventions based on the recommendations of the evaluation.




Qualifications


Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree in sociology, international development, rural development or other related field is required.
  • 10 years’ demonstrated experience in agricultural engineering in general, and gender aspects in particular, required.
  • Demonstrated understanding of rural-development realities in West Africa with substantial experience in designing, implementing, and analyzing social and gender analyses and/or assessments in rural areas is required.
  • Proven experience in needs assessments and data processing.
  • Fluency in both French and English is required.
  • Strong capacity in research methods, including data analysis, qualitative methods and focus group discussions is required.
  • Consultant must be independent but collaborative, willing to share thoughts and ideas, and able to give constructive feedback.



Contact Details



Contact:               Lars Volz
Telephone:           202-000-0000
Email: lvolz@acdivoca.org

Application Instructions


Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556A361D43515B7E59192F77561C6E0D62774B. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
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Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Country Representative – Haiti

 
Location:                Haiti 
Salary Range: Competitive compensation and benefits package. Additional details are available. 
Sector:               Non Profit 
Organization URL: https://jobs-afsc.icims.com/jobs/1230/job
Experience:     Advanced  
Last Date To Apply    Feb-20-2012 
Date Posted                       Jan-25-2012 

Description


Please apply online at:   https://jobs-afsc.icims.com/jobs/1230/job
The resume submission deadline is:  Monday, February 20, 2012 
Title:  Country Representative – Haiti      
Status:  Exempt, Full-Time
Supervisor:   Regional Director - Latin America and Caribbean
Location:  Haiti
Summary of Responsibilities: The Country Representative is responsible for the overall management and program direction, legal obligations, reporting, and stewardship of all AFSC resources. The Representative serves as official representative of the AFSC; manages contacts in Haiti with government ministries, UN agencies, and local and international NGOs. He/she reports to Regional Director for Latin America and Caribbean, supervises Haiti program staff; consults and collaborates with Philadelphia based staff and others as appropriate.
Compensation:  Competitive compensation and benefits package.  Additional details are available.
The American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.
The American Friends Service Committee is a smoke-free workplace.


Qualifications


Summary of Principal Responsibilities
Program Description: The AFSC has had a long history in Haiti and is currently responding to earthquake recovery needs of selected communities in Port Au Prince and establishing its longer term strategies to contribute to the resilience of the Haitian people as they struggle for longer term peace and justice within their society.  With a focus on youth, the AFSC is working with local partners in the areas of education, conflict transformation and livelihoods development.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:  The key responsibilities of the Organizational Learning Coordinator include the following:
Program Development and Management

  1. Plan, develop and provide overall management and coordination for AFSC’s longer term relief, recovery and development programs in Haiti, within the context of the AFSC, International Programs and Latin America and Caribbean strategic plans.  
  2. Ensure programs are developed and implemented adhering to AFSC principles and internationally accepted program quality standards.  
  3. Incorporate and adapt regional strategies into program approaches and contribute to regional and organizational learning.
  4. Working with AFSC U.S. based staff, seek and nurture opportunities for collaboration and joint programming as appropriate.
  5. Participate in regional strategic planning activities and other joint planning and program review meetings as required.
  6. Establish regular program monitoring and evaluation procedures in close collaboration with the Regional office and the Office for Planning and Evaluation in AFSC central office.
  7. Ensure timely and accurate annual and semi-annual narrative reports, reports to appropriate Haitian authorities and regular correspondence and written reports to the Latin America and Caribbean Regional Director.
Representation and Networking
  1. Develop, strengthen, and expand AFSC contacts in Haiti.  Articulate AFSC’s basic philosophical and faith-based commitments as appropriate, including the organization’s commitment to a nonviolent approach to conflict and long-term strategy for peacebuilding.
  2. Establish and strengthen institutional relationship and partnerships with Haitian institutions, government ministries, international NGOs, coordinating bodies, and UN agency officials.  
  3. Develop familiarity with government reconstruction, and urban security plans, and other INGO and local NGO peace-building, relief, and development efforts. Participate in INGO coordinating meetings as appropriate and relevant.
  4. Provide to LAC Regional Director timely information on changes in the national/regional context or program locations that affect AFSC work. 
Stewardship of Resources
  1. Ensure sound fiscal management of supervised programs including oversight of budgeting and accounting procedures defined by AFSC and donor partners; preparation and timely processing of monthly financial reports; oversight of contracts, equipment and materials.
  2. With the guidance of the LAC Regional Director, the Development and External Affairs Departments in the AFSC central office, contribute to the planning and implementation of fundraising and communication strategies including preparation of materials, periodic donor visits in Haiti, speaking tours in the U.S. and Europe as agreed upon.
Administration and Supervision
  1. Develop country-relevant personnel and administrative policies and procedures; establish salary structure and benefits; oversee registration of the offices with government agencies as needed, consistent with AFSC guidelines and in consultation with LAC Regional Director.
  2. Recruit, hire, and supervise national staff, including staff development, performance planning and review.  Ensure that all staff are familiar with and work toward the long-term vision and strategic goals of AFSC and incorporate the organization’s values and principles in their work.
  3. Following the guidelines of AFSC’s security policies, develop security protocol, manage emergency situations as they arise, and make recommendations to the LAC Regional Director regarding security and emergency response.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree is required.  Master’s degree in international development, peace studies or urban studies is desirable.
Experience:
  • Six years of experience with increasing responsibility in international development work, including planning and managing humanitarian assistance, recovery and development programs and budgets.   Experience with peacebuilding programs a plus. 
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and French; demonstrated ability to report orally and in writing; ability to write and edit materials for publication in English.  Knowledge of Creole a plus. 
  • Experience working and living outside of one’s own country in the global south.
  • Experience supervising staff in multi-cultural settings.
Other Required Skills and Abilities
  • Commitment to the faith-based principles and guidelines that define the work of AFSC, including a commitment to nonviolence, equality, and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual and to the considerations of AFSC in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities. 
  • Proven ability to work with diverse staff and to reach out collaboratively to individuals, groups and organizations.
  • Track record of managing complex programs, ideally with an emphasis in conflict resolution or transformation and peacebuilding, and in urban settings.  Demonstrated experience in strategic thinking, fundraising, grant writing, program planning and implementation.
  • Ability to work independently in an unstructured setting and program, yet within a framework of long-distance communication, consultation, and decision making.
  • Capacity for coping in situations of high risk and in compliance with security measures, to work under pressure, and to organize time effectively.
  • Demonstrated administrative ability, including experience with staff supervision, financial management, narrative and financial reporting, and budgeting
  • Understanding of macroeconomic and political developments in the world and the ability to interpret their impact within the context of regional issues and concerns.
  • Experience with peace-building, conflict transformation programs, and nonviolent approaches to problem solving highly desirable. 
  • Ability to travel regularly, nationally and internationally, and to attend frequent evening and weekend meetings, working overtime as needed.
  • Excellent computer skills.

Contact Details



Contact:       Cathy Warford
Email: jobs@afsc.org

Application Instructions


Please apply online at:   https://jobs-afsc.icims.com/jobs/1230/job
The resume submission deadline is:  Monday, February 20, 2012 
APPLY ONLINE


AGRIBUSINESS TECHNICAL LEAD


Location:              Washington, DC  
Sector:                   Commercial 
Organization URL: http://www.fintrac.com
Experience:          Mid Career  
Date Posted          Jan-25-2012 

Description



About Fintrac
Fintrac, a woman-owned international development company, develops agricultural solutions to end hunger and poverty.  For more than 20 years, we have worked with local and global partners to increase incomes and improve livelihoods for the world’s most vulnerable farmers and communities in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. By teaching farmers proven technologies and practices, we are increasing yields and incomes, improving nutrition, and strengthening food security.

Fintrac is seeking an Agribusiness Technical Lead to work with the (EAT) project to apply practical private-sector experience in agriculture to issues of policy and enabling environment. The EAT project is based in Washington, D.C.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Provide guidance to USAID and other partners in the area of agricultural policy and reform in support of a private sector approach to address market constraints affecting food insecurity;
  • Develop an action-oriented agenda with a focus on improving the business environment for  agriculture in EAT focus countries;
  • Conceptualize, scope, budget and implement new EAT technical products and services, in response to expressed or latent demand from USAID and other EAT stakeholders;
  • Assure the quality and timeliness of all technical analysis under the EAT project, and EAT staff/consultants who lead specific technical analysis activities. Related to this, manage the ‘brand’ of each technical analysis component under the EAT umbrella;
  • Liaise with USAID institutions, advisory panel members, non-governmental organizations, and client partners to advance and refine the EAT technical agenda;
  • Supervise country assessment teams that will focus on detailed analyses of the business environment for agriculture, including but not limited to AgCLIR, vcCLIR, AgBEE Snapshots and Doing Agribusiness teams;
  • In conjunction with the Project Director, manage the pipeline of EAT technical assessment activities;
  • Work with the Project Director to assign budget and personnel managers for each activity under the Technical Analysis component;
  • Identify additional sources of technical consulting expertise in core EAT technical areas.


Qualifications


  • Master’s degree or equivalent in agricultural economics, business administration, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience on agribusiness development issues, with a mix of policy research and implementation of capacity-building programs, preferably with direct experience in the private sector.
  • Proven leadership abilities with project management experience.
  • Demonstrated technical knowledge of agriculture policies and systems.
  • Strong private sector focus.
  • A track record of managing successful agriculture projects, preferably in a developing country context. 
  • Well-developed client relationship skills and sensitivity in dealing with development partners and government authorities.
  • Strong analytical, writing and communication skills – with the ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, articulate issues and recommend solutions.
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively.
  • Fluency in English is required. Fluency in French or Spanish is very desirable.

Contact Details



Contact:         Shirley Stanton
Telephone:          202 462 3305
Email: SSTANTON@FINTRAC.COM

Application Instructions


For more information visit www.fintrac.com; select Job Opportunities to apply. Be sure to include cover letter indicating recent salary history with resume submission.  Only fully qualified candidates will be contacted.  No phone calls please. EOE.

GRANTS AND CONTRACTS MANAGER


Location:         St Thomas, Virgin Islands (U.S.) 
Sector:              Commercial 
Organization URL: http://www.fintrac.com
Experience:    Mid Career  
Date Posted    Jan-25-2012 

Description


About Fintrac
Fintrac, a woman-owned international development company, develops agricultural solutions to end hunger and poverty.  For more than 20 years, we have worked with local and global partners to increase incomes and improve livelihoods for the world’s most vulnerable farmers and communities in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. By teaching farmers proven technologies and practices, we are increasing yields and incomes, improving nutrition, and strengthening food security.
Fintrac is seeking a Grants and Contracts Manager to join our US Virgin Islands corporate office. The successful candidate will coordinate procedures for implementing partnership alliances including subcontract and sub-grant awards across Fintrac projects worldwide; liaise internally with FINTRAC’s Project Management Unit (PMU) staff, accountants, and the CFO on all subcontract and sub-grant award issues.
Responsibilities Include:
  • Developing subcontractor teaming agreements at the proposal stage;
  • Drafting program sub-grants and subcontracts manuals and templates, updates these as necessary incorporating changes in USG regulations (AIDARs, ADS, etc.), subcontract clauses and other items as necessary;
  • Drafting and/or reviewing subcontracts for partner organizations as requested;
  • Drafting and/or reviewing subcontracts/sub-grants/modifications, and reviews subcontract modifications undertaken by PMU staff;
  • Reviewing updates to USAID’s Automated Directives Systems (ADS) and sharing these as needed with PMUs and project teams;
  • Assisting PMUs in negotiating as necessary with USAID and other donor agencies on contract reviews/approvals, grants under contract and subcontracting authorities, subcontract approvals, sub-grant advances, modifications and other issues as required;
  • Assisting all field projects with developing competitive sub-grant and subcontract proposal solicitation systems;
  • Training project grant managers in the field;
  • Developing, maintaining and administering training program for local sub-grantee and subcontractor partners to facilitate, coordinate and build financial, business management, regulatory compliance and reporting capacity;
  • Working with the M&E Manager and PMU teams to ensure that M&E activities are incorporated into sub-grant and subcontract awards to monitor and promote impact;
  • Working with PMUs in monitoring subcontractor and sub-grantee budgets and activities across projects;
  • Ensuring that all grant and subcontract reporting, deliverables, and related financial/technical documentation are updated and complete;
  • Coordinating and conducting as needed financial and regulatory sub-grantee and subcontractor audits for field programs;
  • Negotiating as necessary with Contracts and Acquisition Officers at USAID, other donor agencies and subcontractor organizations on approvals,  advances, modifications and other issues;
  • Strategizing, advising, and updating prime contracts, subcontracts, and other related mechanisms at the corporate and new business level, and handles special assignments as needed.


Qualifications


  • Ability to work in an open, creative, multi-national, multi-cultural atmosphere on time-sensitive projects;
  • 5-7 years of experience in USAID award/contract administration and management in field and home offices;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of FAR/AIDAR, ADS, and other USG contract regulations;
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field, master’s degree or contractual legal knowledge strongly preferred;
  • Experience as a USAID Contracts Officer or in the contracting office of a USAID mission a plus;
  • Capable of working in both direct and matrixed reporting relationships, on multiple projects simultaneously and fairly independently;
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required; some experience in training field staff preferred;
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications, general understanding of knowledge management and database applications highly desired;
  • US citizenship, permanent resident or visa permitting work in the US required;
  • Must be able to travel internationally as required.

Contact Details



Contact:          Shirley Stanton
Telephone:        202 462 3305
Email: SSTANTON@FINTRAC.COM

Director, Public and Leadership Programs


Location:            Chicago, IL  
Sector:                  Non Profit 
Organization URL: http://www.thechicagocouncil.org
Experience:          Mid Career / Advanced  
Date Posted           Jan-25-2012 

Description


POSITION:                    Director, Public and Leadership Programs
DEPARTMENT:           Programs
REPORTS TO:              Vice President, Programs

SUMMARY

The Director, Public and Leadership Programs has the principal responsibility for the content, design, and execution of programming for the Council’s individual members, the interested public, and select constituencies in the Chicago area.  This includes the lectures, panels, and symposia offered for general members, young adult and young professional members, roundtables and discussions for President’s Circle members, and occasional private events.  The Director is also responsible for the Patricia Blunt Koldyke Fellowship.  The Director’s primary role is program development, bringing together ideas, people, and resources to make possible high quality, high impact events for diverse audiences in Chicago.  He/she is a key member of the “Chicago Forum” team that brings the world to Chicago.  He/she oversees a staff of three professionals and works closely with the Programs team and other Chicago Council staff members.


RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Public Programs:
  • Manage The Chicago Council’s high-volume public lecture program which includes:
    • Chicago and the World Forum—semi-annual series of high profile lectures on a single theme
    • General Membership programs
    • Young Professionals Program
    • Annual Patricia Blunt Koldyke Lecture
    • Oversee all logistics for speakers and actual events
    • Oversee outreach efforts for all public programs which includes audience building measures and working with the media
    • Assist in the identification of potential sponsors for all programs
    • Develop partnerships with officials in government offices, local universities, businesses, consular corps, ethnic communities, and Chicago-area educational and cultural institutions.

Leadership Programs:
  • Develop and oversee program events aimed at the Council’s leadership and special interest groups—Board, Chairman’s, Director’s, and President’s Circles; identify topics and speakers of special interest to these constituents; ensure high quality interaction in mostly small group formats

Fellowship Program:
  • Oversee all aspects of the Patricia Blunt Koldyke Fellowship

Other:
  • Work with External Relations on sponsorship opportunities, media, outreach, and donor relations

  • Represent the Council at public and leadership events throughout the year
  • Manage three Public and Leadership Program staff members  
  • Oversee some budgetary and financial matters
  • Edit and coordinate program announcements for inclusion in Council Web site and for use in cosponsoring organization publications
  • Perform other projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master’s degree in international field; excellent knowledge of and experience in international affairs; expertise in a specific world area is preferred
  • At least ten years of working experience, to include supervisory experience, in government, a think-tank, or in a nonprofit organization working in the international arena
  • Experience in developing and managing a multi-faceted program of public education and/or leadership dialogue, or closely related experience, is essential; experience should be reflected in highly developed skills related to program development, organization, and management; other relevant experience to include the ability to identify timely and relevant topics and speakers, and knowledge of global geographic, political, and economic interests is critical
  • Excellent leadership skills as well as a professional presence reflecting a high level of understanding of the political, civic, and educational/cultural communities
  • Extraordinary interpersonal skills for dealing with highly diverse constituents, leaders, experts, resource providers, and colleagues; demonstrated ability to motivate and manage a staff of three professionals operating in an entrepreneurial environment
  • Successful experience in fundraising from foundations, corporations, and other sources is strongly preferred
  • Superb verbal and written communication skills
  • Initiative, high energy, and the ability to handle simultaneous high-profile and diverse efforts with a minimum of supervision

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, founded in 1922 as The Chicago Council on Foreign Relations, is a leading independent, nonpartisan organization committed to influencing the discourse on global issues through contributions to opinion and policy formation, leadership dialogue, and public learning.  The Chicago Council brings the world to Chicago by hosting public programs and private events featuring world leaders and experts with diverse views on a wide range of global topics.  Through task forces, conferences, studies, and leadership dialogue, the Council brings Chicago’s ideas and opinions to the world.  Learn more at www.thechicagocouncil.org.

TO APPLY
Please e-mail a cover letter and résumé as Word documents to hr@thechicagocouncil.org.  You can also apply via the Council’s Web site at www.thechicagocouncil.org in the Career Opportunities section.  EOE


Qualifications


see Job Description

Contact Details



Email: hr@thechicagocouncil.org

Application Instructions


TO APPLY
Please e-mail a cover letter and résumé as Word documents to hr@thechicagocouncil.org.  You can also apply via the Council’s Web site at www.thechicagocouncil.org in the Career Opportunities section.  EOE

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

SENIOR AGRICULTURE PROGRAM SPECIALIST


Location:               St Thomas, Virgin Islands (U.S.) 
Sector:                     Commercial 
Organization URL: http://www.fintrac.com
Experience:           Mid Career  
Date Posted          Jan-24-2012 

Description


About Fintrac
Fintrac, a woman-owned international development company, develops agricultural solutions to end hunger and poverty.  For more than 20 years, we have worked with local and global partners to increase incomes and improve livelihoods for the world’s most vulnerable farmers and communities in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. By teaching farmers proven technologies and practices, we are increasing yields and incomes, improving nutrition, and strengthening food security.
Fintrac is seeking a Senior Agriculture Program Specialist to be part of Fintrac’s team based in the US Virgin Islands (St Thomas). Working under the close supervision of the Agriculture Program Manager, the Senior Agriculture Program Specialist provides contractual and regulatory guidance, financial support and administrative oversight to Fintrac’s multi-year agricultural projects.
Key Responsibilities
  • Utilize a demonstrated understanding of Fintrac’s technical approach, both company-wide and project specific, to provide management support to individual projects and field teams.
  • Ensure that project activities are compliant with contract terms and Fintrac policies and procedures, including all applicable US regulations (FAR, AIDAR, etc.), researching these as needed.
  • Manage all monthly invoicing and budget monitoring including projections and accruals.
  • Ensure that project reports are completed and posted online in a timely manner to document the progress and impact of individual projects.
  • Organize and manage the fielding of all consultant and STTA activities, including recruitment, drafting SOWs as needed, making all logistical arrangements and managing consultant reporting, expenses, and payments.
  • Plan and manage all project-related logistical support and international travel, including long term expatriate (and dependent) travel, shipping of equipment and other tasks as needed.
  • Manage and support international subcontractor activities by requesting and obtaining necessary approvals, providing management and budget oversight and processing invoices and payments.
  • Support the financial management of the project’s partner subgrant/subcontracts program by working with field-based grants specialists to monitor and report on expenditures, balances and performance against targets.
  • Conduct market research on products of interest to project teams.
  • Conduct regular management visits to assigned projects to provide assistance as determined by the Program Manager and Project Director.
  • Provide additional support to the projects and Program Manager in accounting/finance, HR communications and other areas as required.
  • Contribute to new business efforts.
  • Represent Fintrac at networking and project events, client meetings and other project-related activities.
  • Perform other tasks as required.


Qualifications


  • 4+ years of experience supporting multi-year USAID or other donor funded projects, NGO work and/or project administration.
  • Experience in multi-year project administration and management from award to close-out.
  • Results management experience from performance monitoring to technical intervention reporting.
  • Experience in contractual compliance, inclusive of USG regulatory knowledge (i.e., FAR, AIDAR).
  • Applied field experience in developing countries is preferred.
  • Knowledge of agricultural development is preferred.
  • Excellent written / verbal communication skills required.
  • Able to identify and manage priorities independently in a fast paced environment.
  • Advanced level of proficiency in MS Office Suite software applications, especially with Excel, for use in the preparation of reports, spreadsheets, presentations, etc.
  • New business development experience and/or budget management experience required.
  • Must be able to travel internationally as required.
  • US citizenship, permanent resident or visa permitting work in the U.S required.
  • Fluency in English required, fluency in French or Spanish desired.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required; master’s degree, knowledgeable about agribusiness or agricultural development preferred.

Contact Details



Contact:       Shirley Stanton
Telephone:        202 462 3305
Email: SSTANTON@FINTRAC.COM

Application Instructions


For more information, visit www.fintrac.com; click on Job Opportunities to apply.  Be sure to include cover letter indicating recent salary history with resume submission.  Only fully qualified candidates will be contacted.  No phone calls please. EOE.

Final Program Report Consultant

 
Location:               Iraq 
Sector:                     Non Profit 
Organization URL: http://www.acdivoca.org
Experience:           Mid Career  
Last Date To Apply   Feb-20-2012 
Date Posted                     Jan-24-2012 

Description



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.

Final Program Report Consultant, Iraq
We are currently seeking a short-term Final Program Report Consultant for the ongoing USAID-funded Iraq Community Action Program. This community-based program fosters direct citizen participation in the rehabilitation of communities to address local needs. As follow-on to the successful CAP I and II programs, the USAID/Iraq Community Action Program (CAP III) aims to enhance the capacity of community groups and local government councils to better articulate their needs and mobilize resources to solve common problems, and to assist innocent victims of conflict under the Marla Ruzicka Iraqi War Victims Fund Program. The purpose of the consultancy is to provide ACDI/VOCA with the final program report of the program, which is scheduled to end September 30, 2012. The consultancy will include two separate visits to Iraq, during which time the consultant will be based in Kirkuk and Erbil.

Responsibilities:
  • Prior to travel, review the draft final report outline and other key documents provided by the Iraq field team to become familiar with the program.
  • Upon arrival in country, meet with the MIS Director to discuss the draft final report outline and identify a plan to finalize the outline. This plan will include identifying and reviewing key documents, identifying meetings with key staff and other key stakeholders, identifying time needed to finalize the final report outline, and selecting a date for briefing the Country Director and key field staff.
  • Gather and review data and identify additional information needed on the political, cultural, ethnic and religious context of the program.
  • Provide an amended final report outline taking into account program objectives, initial assumptions, adjustments, major changes in methodology/approach, challenges, key successes and impacts, and overall program data of the entire USAID/Iraq Community Action Program as implemented by ACDI/VOCA.
  • Draft initial comprehensive final report, covering October 2008 – September 2012, by July 31, 2012, for feedback from field staff.
  • Review and discuss comments with MIS Director and agree on how to address comments in the final version of the report.
  • Provide comprehensive final report to Reporting/MIS Director, Country Director and ACDI/VOCA headquarters prior to leaving Iraq.
  • Provide briefing to the Country Director and key field staff prior to leaving Iraq.




Qualifications


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in social and human sciences, and/or mass communications required. Advanced degree preferred.
  • 5–8 years of experience in program reporting is required.
  • 5–8 years of experience in program/project management is required.
  • Working experience with international development organizations and community development highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in documenting program or work results for donors, government officials and other influential stakeholders required.
  • Familiarity with USAID-funded programs is required.
  • Excellent analytical and writing skills required.
  • Ability to work in complex/post-conflict environments is required. Previous work and/or understanding of Middle East and Iraq context are highly preferred.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and on high-profile, results-oriented projects required.
  • Good computer skills, including MS Word and Excel, required.
  • Ability to work autonomously to achieve performance objectives and deliverables required.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English required; additional Kurdish and/or Arabic language skills preferred.



Contact Details



Contact:    Lars Volz
Telephone:   202-000-0000
Email: lvolz@acdivoca.org

Application Instructions


Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55465361D43515B7E59192F77561C6F0562774B. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
APPLY ONLINE


Value Chain Consultant, Haiti

 
Location:             Haiti 
Sector:                  Non Profit 
Organization URL: http://www.acdivoca.org
Experience:         Advanced  
Last Date To Apply     Feb-20-2012 
Date Posted                       Jan-24-2012 

Description


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.

Value Chain Consultant, Haiti
ACDI/VOCA is currently seeking a short-term Value Chain Consultant for an anticipated Title II Development Food Aid Program in the Southeast of Haiti. This multi-year, non-emergency program will be a follow-on to ACDI/VOCA’s current Multi-Year Assistance Program (MYAP). The new 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, prevent malnutrition, and increase resiliency in vulnerable rural households in Haiti.” The program will focus on strengthening livelihoods, improving health and nutrition among pregnant and lactating women and children under two, and improving institutions and communities’ abilities to respond to shocks as part of the program’s early warning system.

ACDI/VOCA is looking for a consultant with experience in value chains and input supply to help with the proposal development process. Value chain programs seek to achieve systemic change in firms and across the chain in ways that promote upgrading and competitiveness.  Changes within agricultural value chains involve shifting production systems that draw on indigenous knowledge in favor of ones that depend on technical knowledge from input suppliers or buyers and meet consumer preferences.  Marketing systems move from spot interactions to more dependent and predictable relationships governed by contractual arrangements.

The consultant will be expected to travel to Haiti and do a preliminary value chain analysis in order to identify value chains that ACDI/VOCA would work with during its anticipated Title II project. The consultant will also be expected to survey the landscape of farm production in the Southeast of Haiti and determine potential interventions to create a viable input supply network in the region.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Value Chain Analysis:

  • Conduct preliminary market analyses drawing on existing research and discussions with key stakeholders to determine commodities with the most potential for development in the Southeast of Haiti and identify market requirements as well as bottlenecks within value chains that limit market access of production. 
  • Identify promising value chains, identifying key opportunities for upgrading, and selecting appropriate interventions for the Title II proposal
  • Provide half day training on the value chain approach and on how the current MYAP can utilize value chain analysis findings into their current activities and with actors
  • Develop Value Chain Fact Sheets per the attached template.

Input Supply Analysis:

  • Meet with appropriate actors to determine potential interventions to create a viable input supply network in the region, this includes: agro-input suppliers, Ministry of Agriculture, organizations involved in agricultural production (Chemonics/FAO), input stores and farmers.
  • Identify constraints for major private input suppliers to determine why they have not invested in satellite shops in rural areas, especially in Southeast Department of Haiti.
  • Assess demand analysis per type of seed/grain as guided by the value chain analysis. He/she should also consider what other items could be sold by those entrepreneurs to bolster their profits and the business more sustainable.
  • Analyze opportunities that would inform a strategy to identify viable supply chain projects for strengthening these value chains both in terms of short-and long-term time frames. 

Deliverables:

  • Prepare a comprehensive written report (10-15 pages) with three parts:
  • First part: a report documenting the results of the preliminary value chain analysis, and key issues, finding and recommendations for future interventions for the value chains selected that will be included in the proposal. 
  • Second part: a report documenting the input supply analysis and a strategy for a viable supply chain project to also be incorporate in the proposal.
  • Third part: Develop Value Chain Fact Sheets per the attached template.
  • Provide issues for further consideration.
  • Provide a list of contacts made while in Haiti and documents reviewed for the report.
  • Contribute to project design process in collaboration with ACDI/VOCA staff, including answering questions and clarifying findings and recommendations.




Qualifications


Qualifications:
  • Experience in working in Haiti and or other developing countries highly desirable. 
  • Minimum 10 years experience in a mix of economic growth/value chain development/competitiveness/agricultural development programs
  • Coordination with stakeholders to obtain and verify information
  • Fluency in English and French required, familiarity with Haiti Creole preferred
  • Strong communications skills (oral, written, presentational)
  • MS, MBA, or other post-graduate degree preferred
  • Experience with USAID-identified value chains preferred



Contact Details



Contact:          Lars Volz
Telephone:           202-000-0000
Email: lvolz@acdivoca.org

Application Instructions


Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556C361D43515B7E59192F77561C680162774B. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
APPLY ONLINE