Senior Program Officer - MENA

Location:     Washington, DC  

Salary Range: DOE 

Sector:       Non Profit 

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

Experience:   Mid Career / Advanced  

Last Date To Apply    Jan-31-2012 

Date Posted              Dec-31-2011 

Description

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Freedom House supports the spread of freedom and democracy throughout the world through research, effective advocacy, and programs directly supporting frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we are supporting the right of every individual to be free.

 

Position Summary

The Senior Program Officer will exercise significant responsibility for all areas of program management including strategic design, program implementation, reporting and monitoring requirements, interaction with the State Department and other funders, domestic and international staff supervision, office management, communications, advocacy, fundraising, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. The Senior Program Officer will report to the Senior Program Manager.

 

 

Some Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for successful implementation of current programs in the MENA region, including developing trainings and other technical assistance, assessing needs, financial management, staff supervision, office management, communications, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and other duties as needed for the success of overall Freedom House MENA operations
• Build and maintain relationships with civil society and human rights organizations in the United States and in the region
• Coordinate with the Senior Program Manager in DC and MENA staff to identify and pursue new opportunities for program development and funding
• Prepare responses to requests from donors, governmental organizations, the media and the public regarding programs
• Support Freedom House’s ongoing advocacy of democratic governance and human rights issues through occasional contribution to Freedom House publications, articles and other releases

 

We offer great benefits including:

• 100% employer-paid dental insurance
• 100% employer-paid health insurance; or generously subsidized depending on plan and coverage
• 100% employer paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• 100% employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous matching funds with 2 year 100% vesting schedule
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursable expenses
• Transportation pre-tax payroll deduction for metro, and garage parking in DC
• Generous paid vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement for graduate studies
• And much more……

Qualifications

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred
• At least 5 years of experience conducting democracy and human rights programs
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: strategy development, communications, advocacy and/or civic participation
• Experience in providing technical assistance to local organizations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions or other developing countries
• Experience and success in managing and supervising staff
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing
• Expertise in USG funding sources and program management
• Knowledge of democracy and human rights issues in the MENA regions
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures as they relate to USG funding sources
• Ability to write effective proposals and reports, understand and implement procedures, maintain documentation and complete required forms, and organize staff to meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Contact Details

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Email: recruiting@freedomhouse.org

Application Instructions

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Qualified and Interested Applicants

 

We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) as well as desired salary to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing SPO MENA (2011-044) Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. need apply.

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Short-Term Consultant, Open Government Partnership

Location:   Bangladesh 

Sector:      Government 

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

Experience: Advanced  

Last Date To Apply  Jan-15-2012 

Date Posted             Dec-30-2011 

Description

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DAI works at the cutting edge of international development, combining technical excellence, professional project management, and exceptional customer service to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Since 1970, DAI has worked in 150 developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive development solutions in areas including crisis mitigation and stability operations, economic and democratic governance, public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS, avian influenza control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and host-country governments.
Objective: 
DAI is looking for a short-term consultant to conduct an assessment of Bangladesh's readiness to be a member of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) (www.state.gov/g/ogp), for the ongoing USAID program in Bangladesh. The project is called PROGATI (Promoting Governance, Accountability, Transparency, And Integrity); it is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The project works to improve government oversight and expand opportunities for civil society to voice its concerns in the decision-making process. PROGATI is focusing on four key areas: media (creating a center for investigative journalism), civil society (supporting coalitions and watchdog organizations), public institutions (strengthening the comptroller and auditor general functions), and parliament (creating a parliamentary budget analysis unit). The remaining project duration is through September 2012.
Scope of Work (SOW):
One of the deliverables in the contract is assessment of Bangladesh’s readiness to be a member of the Open Government Partnership (OGP). 
The consultant will conduct the assessment across all dimension and metrics of the OGP.  Specifically, the consultant will conduct the following tasks:

• Develop the methodology and scope of the assessment;
• Conduct in country assessment, visiting different organizations and institutions;
• Draft assessment report including identification of areas where project and donor efforts can increase Bangladesh's readiness to become a member of the OGP.

Qualifications

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Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with Open Government Partnership, including knowledge of metrics;
• MA degree and a minimum of 12 years of experience;
• Previous experience with country assessments;
• Knowledge of Bangladesh a plus, but not required.

Contact Details

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Application Instructions

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Application deadline: January 15, 2012.  
Total Anticipated Level of Effort (LOE) is 25 days
 How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the DAI website:
http://www.cytiva.com/dai/daipro/detail.asp?jobid=dai2202
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone inquiries, please.
DAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Livestock Specialist, Zimbabwe

 

Location:     Zimbabwe 

Sector:        Non Profit 

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

Experience:  Mid Career / Advanced  

Last Date To Apply    Jan-27-2012 

Date Posted               Dec-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.

Livestock Specialist, Zimbabwe
We are currently seeking a Livestock Specialist for an ongoing two year program in Zimbabwe. The purpose of the program is to reduce the food insecurity of vulnerable individuals in eight districts of Zimbabwe by improving availability of and access to food. The consultant will guide the new livestock technical working group (at the consortium level) and district level trainers on how to develop a training approach and methodology that will enhance the adoption of improved animal husbandry practices.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of and/or strengthening of smallholder livestock farming groups. To achieve this, the consultant will meet a sample of five farmer groups per agency and conduct interviews/discussions to determine their level of understanding of the PRIZE program.
• Identify ways to address existing knowledge gaps and improve animal husbandry skills of individual farmers, farmer groups, extension service providers and all other players in the value chain.
• Review PRIZE livestock-production training manuals for the smallholder farming sector and provide recommendations on models and approaches to enhance active and effective training methods for the farmer.
• Share experiences on best practices and lessons learned from other similar and related livestock projects.
• Provide guidance on sustainable livestock auction systems.
• In collaboration with PRIZE staff, review the current work plans for the livestock value chains.
• Conduct a two-day training overview on the livestock value chain and findings from the consultancy for ACDI/VOCA, CRS and CARE, and mentor livestock and agribusiness specialists on livestock best practices.
• Work collaboratively with ACDI/VOCA, CRS and CARE PRIZE staff to identify livestock training needs.

Qualifications

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Qualifications:

• Minimum of a master’s degree in animal science or a related field is required.
• A minimum of eight years’ experience in private sector livestock marketing and meat market systems, five years of which should be in southern Africa.
• Demonstrated experience working on livestock marketing strategies, if possible with auction systems, with a variety of stakeholders including government employees, private buyers and smallholder farmers.
• Experience in adult/farmer training and module writing.
• Thorough understanding of the entire livestock value chain and meat market systems with public-private partnerships.
• Fluency in English is required; additional proficiency in one or more local languages will be an added advantage.

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/?E5546A361D43515B7E59192F77561C680562774B. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
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Call for Resumes: COP candidates, Legislative Strengthening

Location:    Worldwide,  

Sector:        Non Profit 

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

Experience:  Advanced  

Last Date To Apply     Jan-31-2012 

Date Posted                Dec-29-2011 

Description

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Seeking Chief of Party (COP) candidates for upcoming donor-funded Legislative Strengthening program opportunities

DAI works at the cutting edge of international development, combining technical excellence, professional project management, and exceptional customer service to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Since 1970, DAI has worked in 150 developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive development solutions in areas including crisis mitigation and stability operations, economic and democratic governance, public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS, avian influenza control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and host-country governments.
Objective:
DAI is seeking Chief of Party (COP)/ Program Director candidates for anticipated USAID and other international-donor funded Legislative Strengthening projects around the world.  The project(s) require deep analysis skills, the ability to build political will in challenging environments, and previous management experience on similar projects.
The purpose of these projects will be to develop the technical capacity of parliamentary members and staff at both National and provincial levels, including in areas of research, committee support, and legislative analysis; strengthening the general understanding of Members about the legislative process and their roles and responsibilities; and supporting efforts by civil society to develop linkages with national and provincial parliaments. Other project areas may include budget analysis and the capacity to monitor public expenditures.
Responsibilities:
The Chief of Party will be responsible for leading the project's technical direction and providing management oversight for project activities. He/she shall act as the primary point of contact with donor agencies with regard to day-to-day implementation and management matters relating to the contract. He/she will be responsible for the technical leadership and management of all the technical activities of the project.  He/she will oversee a long-term expatriate and local team and short-term experts in achieving project results.  He/she will be responsible for evaluating and documenting progress (activity monitoring reports), managing design and evaluation teams, evaluating sub-contractors’ and grantees’ activities through consultative meetings and site visits, working out solutions to keep the activity on track and providing overall guidance and direction focusing the activity team on achieving agreed targets and long-term strategic objectives. The COP will have overall responsibility for assuring that all assistance provided under the contract is technically sound and appropriate for the needs to be addressed.  The COP shall have overall responsibility for ensuring quality control, the appropriateness and overall responsiveness of all assistance provided under the contract.  He/she shall be able to provide guidance and direction as to team building and participatory management.

Qualifications

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Required Qualifications:

• Proven track record of successful project management and implementation required;
• Prior experience managing – as Chief of Party - USAID or other donor-supported development projects in the area of legislative strengthening or governance required; 
• Several years experience with national legislative institutions as an elected representative or staff member, or in a position of direct engagement with the legislature/parliament.

Technical knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

• Administration and management of legislative institutions, human resources and budgets;  
• Knowledge of parliamentary procedure and legislative drafting;  
• Public policy development and advocacy;  
• Development, passage, monitoring and auditing of public budgets;  
• Training and orientation for new Members and staff;  
• Legislative research office establishment and management;  
• Installation and management of legislative IT systems;  
• Constituent outreach and engagement of civil society organizations in all aspects of legislative functions;  
• Government/legislative and media relations;  

• Knowledge of USAID or other donor planning and reporting systems, operations, programming, and structure
• Ability to build strong relationships with senior officials in government, donor missions and business community; 
• Fluency in English is required.  Other preferred languages include Armenian and/or Russian.

Contact Details

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Application Instructions

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Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the DAI website:
http://www.cytiva.com/dai/daipro/detail.asp?jobid=dai2245
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone inquiries, please.
DAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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