NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Immediate opening for a home office technical specialist in forestry,
protected areas, soil conservation, hydrology, watershed management,
water resources or social sciences. You will be responsible for
managing
and supervising international donor-financed natural resources
management projects; performing short-term technical consulting
assignments abroad, advising on corporate CBNRM policy and strategy;
developing proposals; and marketing to increase corporate project and
client base. Requires: Masters degree in related field (forestry, soil
conservation, hydrology, water resources or development
anthropology);
absolute minimum of five years post advanced degree professional field
experience in either the countries of the former Soviet Union and
Eastern Europe or the Latin America or Caribbean region; and fluency in
English and solid command of either Russian or Spanish (FSI-3
equivalent). Minimum 30% international travel time.
To apply, email curriculum vitae to [log in to unmask] , or fax to D. Read
at 802-658-4247. Reference the Position Title
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PANTANAL PROGRAM MANAGER
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is seeking an individual to be
responsible
for biodiversity conservation work in the Brazilian Pantanal and for
coordination of other efforts in the Pantanal area. You will design and
negotiate with in-country partner strategies to protect biodiversity at
selected sites; help build their capacity and assess on an ongoing basis
the natural, institutional, political, economic, and social dynamics in
the Pantanal; develop/implement strategies to raise financial and other
resources needed to realize TNC's mission; and oversee
compliance/reporting requirements of program donors. Position will be
based in Brasilia, Brazil, with possible relocation to an appropriate
venue elsewhere in Brazil. Requires: Master's degree in the natural or
social sciences (or relevant field) or 5 years' professional experience;
familiarity with conservation issues/culture in Brazil; ability to work
with non-government organizations on development issues; strong
analytical/organizational skills; fluency in both written and oral
English and Portuguese; and an aptitude for fundraising. Must be able to
travel at least 35% of the time, sometimes for lengthy periods (3-4
weeks). To apply, please send C.V. and cover letter to Nanette Rutsch,
The Nature Conservancy, 4245 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia
22203; fax: 703-841-4880; email: [log in to unmask] .
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Chemonics is currently recruiting for the following USAID-funded
Egyptian water-wastewater utility project positions:
FINANCIAL MANAGER-EGYPT
Responsibilities include developing computer based accounting system,
managing cost accounting, and developing financial controls. Immediate
availability to relocate to Egypt required. 3-year assignment.
CUSTOMER AFFAIRS SPECIALIST-EGYPT
Responsibilities include installing computerized customer accounts,
executing efficient collections operations, and maintaining a high level
of client satisfaction. Immediate availability to relocate to Egypt
required. 3-year assignment.
Positions are open until filled. Please send resume and references to:
Karen Pilliod, Chemonics International, Fax: 1-202-955-7540; or email
[log in to unmask] .
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Abt Associates seeks candidates to fill two long-term assignments:
RESPONSE PLANNER/AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIST.
The candidate will assist a major donor organization to evaluate and
prioritize emergency food aid requests using objective criteria for
making this determination. The candidate will based in project
headquarters in the Washington, DC area. The Response Planner will:
(1) develop criteria for the prioritization of emergency food aid
requests, particularly so as to avoid famines from developing; (2)
undertake the necessary analysis to improve the comparability of food
aid requests vis-a-vis the established criteria; (3) analyze and track
food aid requests from US government agencies overseas, requesting
clarification and/or additional information where necessary; (4)
identify how best to respond to emergency food needs using food aid
resources, should the need arise, in a way which does not have an
adverse impact upon the medium to longer run food security of
vulnerable
groups; and (5) to the extent possible, analyze non-emergency food
aid
response to ensure that they co!
ntribute to reducing the vulnerability of high at-risk groups to future
famine episodes.
Qualifications:
Professional experience carrying out similar work; preferably in Africa.
Minimum Master's degree with three years of relevant food aid
experience. Preferably has a Ph.D. and five years or more of relevant
African experience related to food security. Bilingual
(French/English). SOURCE CODE: ICEW1
FAMINE FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
The Famine Field Representative will be assigned to Harare, Zimbabwe
or
Niamey, Niger for a period of three years and will serve as a country or
regional coordinator for a project involving 17 countries. The FFR will
work closely with national food security networks and US government
agencies who are involved with food security, agriculture and the PL
480
program. The FFR will be expected to ensure that the early warning,
vulnerability analysis and response planning needs in the local context
are properly identified and called to the attention of the FEWSNET Chief
of Party and the Project manager. The FFR will work with the Chief of
Party to identify the areas in which the project team is technically
qualified to provide technical assistance. For this reason, the role of
the FFR is likely to vary from country to country, depending upon the
needs of local food security networks and USAID missions as well as
the
capabilities of the FFR. The FFR will be responsible for ensur!
ing that FEWSNET activities are implemented in a manner that contributes
to the building of a local capacity to provide food security and famine
early warning and response planning information in a sustainable
manner.
Drafting clear and well-defined annual workplans will be an important
element in ensuring that FFR activities are undertaken in a highly
collaborative manner with host country and regional institutions.
Qualifications:
The candidate must have at least a Masters degree in a discipline that
is directly relevant to, or provides a basis understanding of the
disciplines involved in famine monitoring.
A suitable background in economics and/or agricultural economics is
required so as to be able to conduct early warning and vulnerability
analyses; agriculture and agroclimatology so as to be able to link
information about current season agricultural growing conditions with
satellite imagery obtained for important crop growing areas. Experience
in training activities is a plus. Ideally candidates will be bilingual
(English and French) at a minimum level of FSI 3. Other desirable areas
of expertise include public health, nutrition, geography, rural
economics. SOURCE CODE: ICEW2
Interested applicants should: (1) E-mail: [log in to unmask],
please
reference the Source Code in the subject line; or (2) Fax: 1 (800)
284-8559, please reference the Source Code on fax cover or page one.
Abt Associates fosters a diverse work environment.
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Program Operations Specialist
ISSUANCE DATE: February 10, 2000
CLOSING DATE: February 29, 2000
Gentlemen/Ladies:
SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC)
The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for
International Development (USAID), Bureau for Humanitarian Response
(BHR),
Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) is seeking applications
(Standard Form 171 or OF 612) from persons interested in providing the
PSC
services described in the attached. Submissions shall be in accordance
with
the attached information at the place and time specified.
Questions may be directed to Kirk Dohne or Jesse Freese, GlobalCorps
(a
division of XL Associates), who may be reached at Phone No. (301)
770-0632
or Fax at (301) 770-2354 or via e-mail at [log in to unmask]
Applicants
should retain copies of all enclosures that accompany their proposals.
Sincerely,
Michael Walsh
Contracting Officer
1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: M/OP-00-513
2. ISSUANCE DATE: February 10, 2000
3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED
FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: February 29, 2000
4. POSITION TITLE: Program Operations Specialist
5. MARKET VALUE: $51,204 to $66,564 (GS-12 Equivalent) Per
Year
6. INITIAL PERIOD
OF PERFORMANCE: Approx. March 15, 2000 to March 14, 2002
7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Washington, DC
8. JOB DESCRIPTION (TO INCLUDE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND
EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED
FOR POSITION):
Program Operations Specialist
STATEMENT OF WORK PROGRAM OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
BHR/OFDA, Disaster Response and Mitigation Division GS-12
The incumbent serves as a program operations specialist in the Office
of
U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) and is responsible for
preparingUSAID documentation regarding programmatic analysis of
humanitarian activities. The incumbent reports to the Expanded Planning
Branch Chief.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
At the direction of the Branch Chief, the incumbent will perform the
following duties and responsibilities. These duties and responsibilities
represent in descending order the anticipated priorities:
1. Work with identified regional teams and other programmatic teams to
review global, regional and country programs.
2. Assist the regional teams with designing, developing and evaluating
monitoring plans for humanitarian programs. Where appropriate,
participate
on evaluation/assessment teams.
3. Develop and maintain project spreadsheets and accurate program
summaries.
4. Read and analyze grant reporting and identify problems and areas of
concern to OFDA. Inform the appropriate team of possible problems.
5. Assist with the development and standardization of indicators and
reporting of those indicators.
6. Assist the Branch Chief with documentation and correspondence in
response to inquiries regarding OFDA's humanitarian programs.
7. Assist with the development of country and regional strategies.
8. Participate in the preparation of memoranda and briefing papers in
certain instances and assist in any follow-up actions deemed
necessary
by
the Branch Chief. Draft routine replies to congressional and other
correspondence.
9. Perform other duties as required, including but not limited to
participating as an active member of Disaster Assistance Response
Teams
(DARTs) and Response Teams when required.
10. Serve as Duty Officer on a rotational basis.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED
Knowledge of disaster relief, planning and preparedness fields.
Knowledge
of the organization and functions of the Agency,and in particular OFDA,
to
understand issues related to international development and humanitarian
assistance. Knowledge of the BHR/OFDA culture, management
objectives,
and
sensitivity to the technical and political issues sufficient to advise
the
OFDA Director. Effective writing and communication skills. Bachelors
degree
in International Affairs or related field.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of the organization and functions of the Agency, in
particular
OFDA, to understand issues related to international development and
humanitarian assistance. Knowledge of the BHR/OFDA culture,
management
objectives, and sensitivity to the technical and political issues
sufficient to advise the OFDA Director. Effective writing and
communication
skills. Knowledge of the disaster relief, planning and preparedness
fields.
Bachelors degree in International Affairs or related field. US
citizenship.
Send application materials to:
Jesse Freese or Kirk Dohne
GlobalCorps, A Division of XL Associates
11300 Rockville Pike, Suite 709
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone (301) 770-0632
Fax (301) 770-2354
Email: [log in to unmask]
Web: http://www.globalcorps.com
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