Jaajef waa G-L,
For those interested:
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry
Areas
(ICARDA)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
FINANCE OFFICER
Aleppo, Syria
The Organisation
ICARDA is a non-profit international agricultural research center
in a worldwide consortium
of 16 centers, supported by the Consultative Group on International
Agricultural Research
(CGIAR).
The CGIAR is co-sponsored by the World Bank, the Food and
Agriculture Organisation of
the United Nations, the United Nations Development Program and the
United Nations
Environment Program.
With a staff of over 400 scientists and support personnel,
representing more than 40
nationalities, ICARDA addresses two key areas of agricultural
research: germplasm
improvement (cereals and legumes) and natural resource management.
The Position
The Finance Officer, who reports to the Director of Finance, has
primary responsibility for:
Donor Reporting and Budget Management including financial
administration of
grants, including compliance with donor reporting requirements
maintenance of donor database
follow-up on all outstanding grant balances for core and
special projects
preparation of monthly management reports and quarterly
financial report to audit
committee of the Board of Trustees
Qualifications Required:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Management or Business (or
related subject)
CPA or CA qualification
at least 10 years' experience of which 5 should have been in a
supervisory capacity
experience in a multi-cultural environment
computer literacy, particularly databases and financial
packages
ability to work with staff of broadly differing disciplines
and backgrounds
excellent English skills
Qualifications Preferred: knowledge of CGIAR budget and financial
guidelines, familiarity
with Microsoft, Dbase or Oracle.
Terms of Appointment
The appointment will be for an initial period of one year,
renewable thereafter on an annual
basis. The salary is paid in US dollars.
Benefits include housing allowance, paid home leave travel, a
savings scheme, life and
health insurance package, vehicle for business and personal use,
and free enrollment for
dependent children in the ICARDA-administered International School
(KG-Grade 12).
For more details about ICARDA, the position and living in Syria,
see ICARDA's Website:
http://www.cgiar.org/icarda
Qualified applicants are invited to send:
A cover letter of interest, including recent salary history;
curriculum vitae; names,
addresses, fax and e-mail of three professional referees;
photocopies (non-returnable) of
other relevant supporting documents, to:
Personnel Office, ICARDA
P.O. Box 5466
Aleppo
Syria
Tel: (963-21) 2213477, 2225112, or 2225012
Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105, or 5744622
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
(If sending by e-mail, please do not include graphics or other
large file attachments.)
REFERENCE: quote INT/8124/99 on the application (or in the subject
line if applying by
e-mail).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 10 March
2000.
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SODETEG
SODETEG, is one of the leading European multidisciplinary firms
providing consultancy
and technical assistance to Governments and Institutions throughout
the world.
For projects in Asia, we are urgently seeking long-term and
short-term Consultants in
Education and Social Sectors:
Project Management
Monitoring & Evaluation
Curriculum Design
Instructional Development
Training of Trainers
Vocational Training
Employment and labour market
Candidates should have sectoral background and more than 10 years
experience in
developing countries and especially in Asia.
For Long term assignments, candidates should have a strong
experience in Team
Leadership in the field.
Interested candidates should send their CV by fax or e-mail to :
Mrs Pascale Forestier
Fax : 33 1 56 30 64 15
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS
(1) Eastern/Southern Africa
(2) West Africa
The Agrisystems Group provides international short-term consultancy
and project
management services in the rural sector. Projects in Africa are
managed from both the UK
(Headquarters) and from Agrisystems (Eastern Africa) Ltd in
Nairobi.
The company's business is expanding. There is the need to recruit
two business
development managers to join the present management team. Possible
locations are
Nairobi (Eastern/Southern Africa) and UK (West Africa).
Suitable applicants, would have a minimum of 8 years international
project management
and marketing experience, an appropriate degree (possibly Natural
Sciences/Economics)
and demonstrate the following qualities:
Project management experience in Africa
Marketing experience with donor agencies
An aptitude for building long term partnerships
Interest in developing strategic and business skills
Commitment to poverty alleviation/elimination
Good interpersonal, communication and proposal writing skills
The challenge would be to build and manage an expanding portfolio
of projects within the
framework of a company combining professional integrity and
commercial realities.
The primary sector is rural livelihoods with focus on agriculture,
health and infrastructure.
Full CVs should be sent by 25th February, 2000 to:
Agrisystems Limited
Agrisystems House
Oxford Road
Stone
Bucks HP17 8PL
UK
Fax: +44 1296 747075
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Please quote reference 01/2000.
Agrisystems wishes to expand its database of consultants with
experience of working in
Post Conflict Countries. Skills required include engineering,
agriculture, water supply,
logistics and infrastructure.
CVs to be forwarded via e-mail to: [log in to unmask]
quoting reference
02/2000.
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Strategy Consultants, Telecom/Internet, London
We are recruiting additional experienced consultants for our
strategy consulting practice:
individuals with exceptional track records in consulting for
major-league telecom operators
and manufacturers.
Our strategy practice specialises in long-term advisory
relationships with major client
companies in telecoms, information technology and e-commerce. We
work with senior
decision-makers, who look to us to combine deep industry expertise
with creativity and
strategic perspective.
Typical engagements concern third-generation mobile communications;
alliances; and the
transition of public networks to IP-based technology. We bring to
such engagements
understanding of markets, pricing, distribution, finance,
technology and regulation.
The successful candidates will join us at Associate level (or
Principal level for exceptionally
qualified candidates). We are looking for:
A first degree in a relevant analytically-oriented discipline
such as Economics or
Electrical Engineering
An MBA from a top business school, or comparable postgraduate
qualifications
At least 4 years' experience, including experience in telecom
consulting with a
major consulting firm
A strongly analytical approach
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Enthusiasm, and commitment to the highest professional
standards
Compensation is competitive with other leading consulting firms.
Send your CV and a cover letter by mail, fax or email to:
Carol Joy
Tyler & Company
The Cranewell
2 Michael Road
London SW6 2AD
Fax: 0207 471 4001
Email: [log in to unmask]
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nternational Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Regional Program Coordinator
Sustainable Tree Crops Program
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, with
headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria,
seeks qualified candidates for the position of Regional Program
Coordinator of the
Sustainable Tree Crops Program (STCP) in West and Central Africa.
IITA is an international agricultural research institute in a
worldwide consortium of 16
centers co-sponsored by the World Bank, FAO, UNDP and UNEP and
supported by over
40 donor countries and institutions.
For more information on IITA and a detailed position announcement,
visit out website at
www.cgiar.org/iita or contact the International Recruitment Officer
at the email address
listed below.
The preferred candidate will possess a Ph.D. in an appropriate
discipline with 10 years
experience in the tree crops or related sectors.
Specific experience in smallholder production and/or marketing
sub-sectors of cocoa,
cashew, and coffee is highly desirable.
This appointment is for an initial period of three years. The
Regional Program Coordinator
will be based at IITA's Humid Forest Ecoregional Center (HFC) in
YaoundÈ, Cameroon.
Applicants for this position are invited to send their curriculum
vitae, date of availability, and
names and addresses of three professional referees to Mrs. Frances
McDonald,
International Recruitment Officer by
Fax 234-2-241-2221 or
Email [log in to unmask]
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Program Officer - Evaluation Unit /Administrateur de programme (h/f) -
Section de l'Èvaluation
ResumÈs should be sent to quoting the reference number either by mail at
Human Resources
IDRC, p.o. Box 8500, Ottawa, (Ontario) Canada K1G3H9, by e-mail
to:[log in to unmask] or by fax at (613)238-7230.
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Sibley International seeks a candidate for the following position. Apply
directly to the address given in the job description.
Sibley International is a development consulting company whose principal
clients are donor organizations such as the US Agency for International
Development and the World Bank. The focus of our work is private sect
ordevelopment in emerging economies.
A short-term expatriate is needed in the newly independent States (NIS)
to act as an advisor on higher education accounting curriculum reform.
Principal duties will include working with university faculty and
administrators to:
* Review and revise the overall structure of the undergraduate
curriculum for accounting majors to meet the needs of a market economy;
* Review existing course contents and revise, or replace, as
appropriate;
* Conduct workshops on the need for curriculum reform, the steps to be
taken, and implementation measures; and
* Assist with faculty training and retraining: particularly with respect
to pedagogy.
The 2-month consulting position is available immediately. It requires
5-10 years of involvement in accounting curriculum development,
international experience: preferably within the NIS, and senior-level
expertise in the field of academic accounting.
Please submit cover letter and resume by e-mail (preferred)
[log in to unmask] or fax +1 202-775-9416.
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