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

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

PROJECT ASSISTANT & PROGRAM OFFICER WASHINGTON, DC

PROJECT ASSISTANT & PROGRAM OFFICER
WASHINGTON, DC

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

RESIDENT DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL YEAR ABROAD BEIJING, CHINA

RESIDENT DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL YEAR ABROAD
BEIJING, CHINA

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

CHIEF OF PARTY DILI, TIMOR LESTE

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