Quality Assurance Specialist - African Development Bank

• Position title: Quality Assurance Specialist - Qualityassurance Division
• Grade: PL-6
• Position N°: NA
• Reference: ADB/12/147
• Publication date: 21/05/2012
• Closing date: 19/06/2012

Objectives

The African development Bank is a leading development institution in the continent, focused on promoting economic development and poverty reduction. It engages with the full range and complexity of development challenges in Africa. The Bank has integrated operations, lending directly the public and private sectors through a variety of instruments. It also provides advisory services. The Bank core operational priorities include infrastructure, private sector development, governance, regional integration, and engagement in fragile states. It has an increasing country presence through a growing network of 26 field offices. The Vice presidency of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) forms part of reforms introduced in the 2008-2012 MTS designed to improve coherence and coordination across complexes, ensure strategic priorities are reflected in resources allocation, enhance monitoring and management of performance, and strengthen the focus on results. Within the COO, the Quality Assurance and Results Department (ORQR) provides advice and support in the design, preparation and, implementation of operational policy matters, and spearheads the implementation of the Bank’ Action Plan on Quality and Results, including supporting the Bank’s international commitments on aid effectiveness in conjunction with other parts of the Bank. The department comprises four divisions: Results Reporting; Quality Assurance; Compliance and Safeguards; and Gender and Social Development Monitoring. Within ORQR, the incumbent will be assigned to the Quality Assurance Division, where he/she will contribute to spearheading the quality assurance agenda of the Bank, covering quality-at-entry and quality of implementation and monitoring of both operations and country strategies. The incumbent, under the direction of the Manager, ORQR.2, will carry out the specific tasks described below.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist the division in coordinating quality-at-entry (QaE) assessment of operations (projects and programmes), and country strategy papers (CSPs) through the readiness review (RR) exercise;
• Support colleagues of regional departments in applying the QaE assessment methodology;
• Contribute to the annual assessment of the QaE of Bank operations and CSPs, especially by leading the data collection and analysis process;
• Contribute to analytic work and knowledge products undertaken by the division;
• Contribute to the development of training materials on quality assurance tools used by the bank; prepare presentations and modules on quality at entry and quality of implementation with other division staff
• Organize training, learning and knowledge dissemination events aimed at Bank staff both at headquarters and in field office;
• Develop a training and knowledge dissemination strategy for the division, assessing the feasibility of different delivery methods, including web-based;
• Serve as of member the project clinics and help desk initiatives established to provide hands-on operational support and technical backstopping to project teams;
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff of Regional and Sector Departments, including Field Offices, to ensure Bank-wide ownership/internalization and effective application of quality assurance tools;
• Undertake any other task as the Manager ORQR.2 may assign to the incumbent.

Key Interactions

Internal

• ORQR Managers and Chief Specialists: development and dissemination of quality assurance tools.
• ORVP Management, Task Managers, Country Teams: RRs of CSPs/RISPs.
• ORVP Field Offices: staff development activities.
• COO complex: reporting on quality assurance tools.

Extern

• Bilateral development agencies and Multilateral Development Banks, on harmonization initiatives, information sharing and dissemination on operational tools.
• Regional Member Countries, executing and implementing agencies on Bank operational policies and business processes.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• At least a Master’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant work experience, preferably gained in a Multilateral Development Bank and/or in the field in ADB Regional Member Countries, and in one or more of the following areas: project preparation, project management, logical framework and use of indicators, country strategy formulation, portfolio performance management.
• Experience in developing training materials, disseminating research and knowledge products.
• Exposure to operational policies and procedures of aid agencies.
• Knowledge of results-based approaches.
• Strong analytical/evaluative skills, with attention to details.
• Ability to write effectively in French and/or English with a working knowledge of the other.
• Competent in the use of standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Projects); knowledge of SAP desirable

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To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.

• Submitted by: Mohamed Mahdi YOUSSOUF, Division Manager, CHRM.1
• Approved by: Gemina ARCHER-DAVIES, Director, CHRM

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The AfDB President reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply: www.afdb.org/jobs

NEPAD Careers May 2012

Job Title: Personal Assistant/Secretary

Position Level: GSA4

Duty Station: NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Supervisor: Director, Corporate Services

The NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Personal Assistant/Secretary.

Under the supervision of the Director, Corporate Services or his/her delegate, the Personal Assistant/Secretary will be responsible for administrative, logistic, secretarial and clerical duties.

Applications must be received not later than Monday, 21 May 2012 and should be addressed to:

Head of Human Resources

NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency

P O Box 1234

Halfway House

Midrand, 1685

Email: hr@nepad.org; musam@nepad.org

Please note, should you not hear from us within six (6) weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.

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Job Title: Senior Data Management Officer

Position Level: P3

Duty Station: NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Supervisor: Head of Infrastructure Programmes, NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency

The NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the position of Senior Data Management Officer.

Under the supervision of the Head of Infrastructure Programmes of the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency or his/her delegate, the Senior Data Management Officer will be responsible for defining of information needs for planning and implementation of regional infrastructure projects. He/she will also be responsible for the development of improved information management structures for infrastructure.

Applications must be received not later than Monday, 21 May 2012 and should be addressed to:

Head of Human Resources

NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency

P O Box 1234

Halfway House

Midrand, 1685

Email: hr@nepad.org; musam@nepad.org;

Please note, should you not hear from us within six (6) weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.

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Job Title: Principal Programme Officer: Trans-boundary Water

Position Level: P4

Duty Station: NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Supervisor: Head of Infrastructure Programmes, NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency

The NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the position of Principal Programme Officer: Trans-boundary Water.

Under the supervision of the Head of Infrastructure Programmes of the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency or his/her delegate, the Principal Programme Officer: Trans-boundary Water will support the strengthening of expertise within the infrastructure programmes of the implementing organs such as the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) and its Priority Action Plan (PAP) in the operationalisation of the Institutional Architecture for Infrastructure Development in Africa (IAIDA) Project.

Applications must be received not later than Monday, 21 May 2012 and should be addressed to:

Head of Human Resources

NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency

P O Box 1234

Halfway House

Midrand, 1685

Email: hr@nepad.org; musam@nepad.org;

Please note, should you not hear from us within six (6) weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.

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WWF-Greater Mekong, Project Manager, Rattan Project

WWF-Greater Mekong is seeking to recruit a well-qualified and experienced candidate for the position of Project Manager, Rattan Project, based in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The Project Manager will lead in managing, undertaking appropriate planning for, and coordinating the activities of the regional Rattan Project with appropriate country, regional, and international partners (both within and outside of WWF).

Key requirements are:

• Master’s degree in forestry, natural resource management, biology, development and/or utilization of NTFPs
• 5 years of practical experience in managing project(s) in either NGOs or the United Nations or bilateral development agencies, 2 years of which should be in the Greater Mekong Region. A substantial part of this experience should have been in livelihood improvements, planning, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of conservation, natural resource management, and NTFP issues and policy/institutional context related to conservation in Greater Mekong Region
• Good understanding of rural development issues
• Excellent understanding of development partnerships, fund-raising, donor strategies, functions and international relations
• Demonstrated understanding of the mission and operational context of partners
• Knowledge of biological test design, their evaluation methodologies and process, M&E methodology, quality assurance
• Experience in conducting field/market studies and other research activities
• Experience in managing projects or programmes with diverse funding inputs including governments and aid agencies and private sector donors, and leading multi-cultural teams based in different countries
• Excellent skills of project planning, advocacy / influencing, report writing, monitoring and evaluation, and virtual support
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Proficiency in MS Office

Detailed Job Description of the position is attached.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, curriculum vitae and available degrees and qualifications in English to vacancy@wwfgreatermekong.org by 12 June 2012.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

WWF-Greater Mekong, Coordinator, Public Sector Partnership

WWF-Greater Mekong is seeking to recruit a well-qualified and experienced candidate for the position of Coordinator, Public Sector Partnership, based in Hanoi or Vientiane or Phnom Penh.

The Coordinator, Public Sector Partnership ensures that WWF-Greater Mekong develops and maintains effective Public Sector Partnerships and ensures the effective coordination, monitoring and implementation of Public Sector fund raising proposals relevant to the WWF-Greater Mekong Strategic Plan FY11-15. Although coordination of fund raising from Governments and Aid Agencies, and donor servicing is a key responsibility of the position, this goes beyond a simple funding relationship and seeks to build and maintain a true partnership arrangement between WWF and the Public Sector.

Key requirements are:

• Master’s degree in business management, conservation, development studies, or in relevant fields;
• 5 years of practical experience as Fundraising Coordinator primarily from Governments and Aid Agencies for a programme or project, 2 years of which should ideally be in the Greater Mekong Region;
• Excellent understanding of development partnerships, fund-raising, donor strategies, functions and international relations;
• Familiar with conservation and natural resource management issues and with those in Greater Mekong Region is an advantage;
• Experience in developing and writing project proposals to multi and bilateral aid agencies, trusts and foundations;
• Successful fundraising experience with large-scale, multi country proposals (2-3 millions USD at least);
• Experience of working and negotiating with Government and donors at all levels;
• Proven track record in successfully managing inter-institutional relations, preferably in government aid agencies;
• Excellent skills of proposal development writing, report writing, influencing, coordination;
• Good abilities to engage stakeholders at all levels and work in multi-cultural environment;
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Proficiency in MS Office

Detailed Job Description of the position is attached

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, curriculum vitae and available degrees and qualifications in English to vacancy@wwfgreatermekong.org by 17 June 2012.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DFID : Senior HR Business Partner London

Senior HR Business Partner (London)

The Department for International Development (DFID) leads the UK Government’s efforts to transform the lives of people living in poor and fragile states.
As Senior HRBP you will work with DFID’s leaders to ensure their teams are organised, led, staffed and managed in ways that optimize our ability to achieve our goals. You will also contribute to the development and implementation of our HR strategy and policy.

Closing date for application is: 07 June 2012

Senior HR Business Partner (Glasgow)

Senior HR Business Partner (Glasgow)

The Department for International Development (DFID) leads the UK Government’s efforts to transform the lives of people living in poor and fragile states.

As Senior HRBP you will work with DFID’s leaders to ensure their teams are organised, led, staffed and managed in ways that optimize our ability to achieve our goals. You will also contribute to the development and implementation of our HR strategy and policy.

Closing date for application is: 07 June 2012

Education Adviser: DFID Zimbabwe

Education Adviser: DFID Zimbabwe

The UK Government’s Department for International Development is scaling up its support to Zimbabwe from £70m in 2010/11 to £95m in 2014/15 and are looking for an Education Adviser who will be based in Zimbabwe. The post would be for 3 years initially. An extension would be considered in due course

Closing date for application is: 25 May 2012

Scientist, Restoration and Plantation Forestry

Scientist, Restoration and Plantation Forestry (Ref: 1207)

Forests and Environment Programme

The Center for International Forestry Research advances human wellbeing, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to inform policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. We are one of 15 centres within the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, and we have offices in Asia, Africa and South America.

CIFOR is looking for a Scientist, Restoration and Plantation Forestry

The Scientist will do research on the ecological and silvicultural aspects of tropical plantation forestry for the production of goods and services (including timber, biodiversity, and carbon) from the stand to the landscape level. The position involves research, research coordination and fundraising.

Specific research plans will be defined at the beginning of the contract. Research activities will broadly focus on:

• Small holder plantation forestry and local innovations.
• The role of fast growing tree plantations in meeting future bio-energy demands and their potential environmental impacts.
• The biophysical dimension of planted forests for the restoration of environmental services.
• Tree plantations in a landscape context for meeting conservation and production purposes.
• Other relevant issues identified during the research.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Scientist is expected to:

• Work with research partners and practitioners and interact with policy makers to enhance the impacts of the research and provide scientific leadership within CIFOR.
• Team up with CIFOR researchers and partners in other programmes and disciplines and with researchers from collaborating CGIAR centres in the context of the Research Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry.
• Produce quality publications and dissemination materials such as policy briefs, substantive reports, and peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.
• Develop and maintain donor relations; report to donors and make sure that donor requirements are met; attend donor meetings, contribute to developing research proposals, coordinate with other CIFOR scientists in the region to leverage funding.
• Represent CIFOR at international meetings, engaging with a variety of partners and stakeholders, developing and maintaining functional partnerships.
• Provide scientific mentoring to junior staff engaged in CIFOR projects, support capacity building initiatives and staff development, and encourage continuous improvement and learning.

Details of duties, assignments and objectives will be further discussed and laid out in the staff’s annual performance contract.

Requirements

Education, Experience and Technical Skills

• PhD in forestry, and/or forest ecology.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in collaborative research.
• Demonstrated capacity to undertake high quality research and a strong publications record in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Track record in resource mobilisation/fundraising and in proposal development/writing.
• Fluency in English is required. Fluency in other languages used in countries where CIFOR works is an asset (e.g., French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Indonesian).

Personal attributes and competencies

• Management and organisational skills, experience in project management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experienced in working with multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary research teams, experience in developing countries.
• Excellent facilitation and teambuilding capacity.
• Values the sharing of information and continuous improvement in a cooperative atmosphere of constructive evaluation and learning, and is committed to staff’s development.

Terms and Conditions:

• This is an internationally recruited position. CIFOR offers a competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience.
• The appointment will be for 3 years, including a standard one-year probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of this position and available resources.

Application process

• We will acknowledge all applications, but we will contact only short-listed candidates.

Please send your letter of interest and CV, including contact information for three referees to:
Human Resources Department, CIFOR
cifor-hr-jobs@cgiar.org
Please indicate the position and its reference number in the email subject line.

CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer.
Staff diversity contributes to excellence.

Director, Forests and Environment Programme

Director, Forests and Environment Programme (Ref: 1146)

The Center for International Forestry Research advances human wellbeing, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to inform policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. We are one of 15 centres within the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, and we have offices in Asia, Africa and South America.

CIFOR is looking for a visionary and dynamic Director of its
Forests and Environment Programme

CIFOR Programmes are line management units and discipline-based resource providers for the the major themes of our research. The primary accountability of programme directors is to ensure the overall scientific quality of research outputs and project proposals. The Forests and Environment Programme (ENV) considers biophysical and ecological aspects related to the conservation, sustainable use and management of forest ecosystems, populations and species. The Forests and Environment Programme encompasses a wide set of scientific disciplines including forestry, forest ecology, landscape ecology, botany, soil science and biogeography. Its role in CIFOR is to provide scientific and human resources so that research in thematic areas can achieve their expected outcomes. We use cutting-edge scientific tools, methods and approaches to ensure the scientific rigour and quality of our research outputs, which include publications, conferences and trainings.

The Director will lead research and ensure that it is optimally integrated with research on livelihoods and governance issues to advance human well-being, environmental conservation, and equity. The Director will manage a team of scientists in collaboration with the Director of the Consortium Research Programme ‘Forests, Trees and Agroforestry’ to bring together and expand existing research in CIFOR.

The ENV Director reports to the Director General and is a member of the Management Group. She or he is expected to take on centre-wide roles, such as responsibility for managing projects, key partnerships, eventsor coordinating CIFOR’s work in specific geographic areas.

Principal accountabilities

• Contribute to the overall leadership of CIFOR as a member of the Management Group.
• Lead and manage the performance of a multidisciplinary and multicultural research group (with approximately 35 staff members who are located both at headquarters and at regional and project offices), encouraging professional development and teamwork.
• Develop and implement global resource mobilization and fund-raising strategies, and be responsible for budgeting and expenditure management at programme level.
• Provide strategic direction and lead the Forests and Environment Programme and biophysical research methods to be deployed across CIFOR’s priority research components, and be responsible for assuring the quality of new research initiatives and publications.
• Contribute to the management and implementation of CGIAR’s Consortium Research Programme 6 and the activities led or coordinated by CIFOR, notably those relating to Sentinel Landscapes.
• In collaboration with component coordinators and focal points, identify and support progress along impact pathways to ensure the relevance of research to target policy arenas and practitioner communities.
• Foster collaboration with other CIFOR research programmes and domains, regional offices and partner organisations.
• Represent CIFOR in relevant international forums.

Requirements

Education, knowledge and experience

• PhD in a relevant discipline with at least 15 years of experience, including research management in an international, multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
• Proven expertise in leading collaborative research.
• Proven fund-raising record.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in other international languages is preferred.

Personal attributes and competencies

• Has strong leadership skills, able to engage in strategic planning with sound analytical ability and good judgement.
• Is an astute manager, able to manage human resources and administrative matters with efficiency and effectiveness.
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact constructively with people across different cultures, disciplines, and institutions.

Terms and conditions

• This is on internationally recruited position. CIFOR offers a competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience.
• The initial appointment will be for 3 years starting as soon as possible, with possible extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
• The duty station is Bogor, Indonesia.

Application process

• We will acknowledge all applications, but we will contact only short-listed candidates.

Please send your letter of interest and CV, including contact information for three referees, to:

Human Resources Department, CIFOR
cifor-hr-jobs@cgiar.org
Please indicate the position title and its reference number in the email subject line.

CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer.
Staff diversity contributes to excellence.

Director, Forests and Environment Programme

Director, Forests and Environment Programme (Ref: 1146)

The Center for International Forestry Research advances human wellbeing, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to inform policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. We are one of 15 centres within the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, and we have offices in Asia, Africa and South America.

CIFOR is looking for a visionary and dynamic Director of its
Forests and Environment Programme

CIFOR Programmes are line management units and discipline-based resource providers for the the major themes of our research. The primary accountability of programme directors is to ensure the overall scientific quality of research outputs and project proposals. The Forests and Environment Programme (ENV) considers biophysical and ecological aspects related to the conservation, sustainable use and management of forest ecosystems, populations and species. The Forests and Environment Programme encompasses a wide set of scientific disciplines including forestry, forest ecology, landscape ecology, botany, soil science and biogeography. Its role in CIFOR is to provide scientific and human resources so that research in thematic areas can achieve their expected outcomes. We use cutting-edge scientific tools, methods and approaches to ensure the scientific rigour and quality of our research outputs, which include publications, conferences and trainings.

The Director will lead research and ensure that it is optimally integrated with research on livelihoods and governance issues to advance human well-being, environmental conservation, and equity. The Director will manage a team of scientists in collaboration with the Director of the Consortium Research Programme ‘Forests, Trees and Agroforestry’ to bring together and expand existing research in CIFOR.

The ENV Director reports to the Director General and is a member of the Management Group. She or he is expected to take on centre-wide roles, such as responsibility for managing projects, key partnerships, eventsor coordinating CIFOR’s work in specific geographic areas.

Principal accountabilities

• Contribute to the overall leadership of CIFOR as a member of the Management Group.
• Lead and manage the performance of a multidisciplinary and multicultural research group (with approximately 35 staff members who are located both at headquarters and at regional and project offices), encouraging professional development and teamwork.
• Develop and implement global resource mobilization and fund-raising strategies, and be responsible for budgeting and expenditure management at programme level.
• Provide strategic direction and lead the Forests and Environment Programme and biophysical research methods to be deployed across CIFOR’s priority research components, and be responsible for assuring the quality of new research initiatives and publications.
• Contribute to the management and implementation of CGIAR’s Consortium Research Programme 6 and the activities led or coordinated by CIFOR, notably those relating to Sentinel Landscapes.
• In collaboration with component coordinators and focal points, identify and support progress along impact pathways to ensure the relevance of research to target policy arenas and practitioner communities.
• Foster collaboration with other CIFOR research programmes and domains, regional offices and partner organisations.
• Represent CIFOR in relevant international forums.

Requirements

Education, knowledge and experience

• PhD in a relevant discipline with at least 15 years of experience, including research management in an international, multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
• Proven expertise in leading collaborative research.
• Proven fund-raising record.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in other international languages is preferred.

Personal attributes and competencies

• Has strong leadership skills, able to engage in strategic planning with sound analytical ability and good judgement.
• Is an astute manager, able to manage human resources and administrative matters with efficiency and effectiveness.
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact constructively with people across different cultures, disciplines, and institutions.

Terms and conditions

• This is on internationally recruited position. CIFOR offers a competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience.
• The initial appointment will be for 3 years starting as soon as possible, with possible extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
• The duty station is Bogor, Indonesia.

Application process

• We will acknowledge all applications, but we will contact only short-listed candidates.

Please send your letter of interest and CV, including contact information for three referees, to:

Human Resources Department, CIFOR
cifor-hr-jobs@cgiar.org
Please indicate the position title and its reference number in the email subject line.

CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer.
Staff diversity contributes to excellence.

CIFOR , Scientist, Impact Assessment

Scientist, Impact Assessment (Ref: 1103)

The Center for International Forestry Research advances human wellbeing, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to inform policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. We are one of 15 centres within the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, and we have offices in Asia, Africa and South America.

CIFOR is looking for a Scientist, Impact Assessment.

Overview

CIFOR is an international research and global knowledge institution with a mission to contribute to the sustained well being of people in developing countries in the tropics. It achieves this through collaborative, strategic and applied research and by promoting the transfer and adoption of appropriate new technologies and social systems for national development.

CIFOR was established under the CGIAR system in response to global concerns about the social, environmental and economic consequences of loss and degradation of forests. It operates through a series of highly decentralized partnerships with key institutions and/or individuals throughout the developing and industrialized worlds. CIFOR is committed to building the capacities of developing country organizations and scientists by encouraging them to produce their own solutions to forest problems. The nature and duration of these partnerships is determined by the specific research problems being addressed. This research agenda is under constant review and is subject to change as CIFOR's partners recognize new opportunities and problems. Details of CIFOR's program can be found at: www.cifor.org.

Publicly funded organisations like CIFOR are under pressure to demonstrate the efficiency, effectiveness and relevance of their work. This requires having systems and methods in place to track impact. It is more difficult within the natural resources sector to quantify impacts when compared to the agricultural and other commodity sectors. While it is generally accepted that forests can contribute to reducing extreme poverty, we must also demonstrate the extent to which our work actually makes this possible. A key difficulties is that forest benefits tend to take longer to realise than agricultural commodities. Impact is often dependent on events beyond our control. However, there are quantifiable outputs and qualitative indicators of impact that can be used to demonstrate progress towards reducing poverty and other targets. In addition demonstrating impact at the project level tends to be easier than at the centre level. The challenge therefore is to find innovative ways for measuring impact in the natural resources sector and finding effective ways of communicating some impacts.

The Position

The impact assessment scientist will be supervised by the Deputy Director General and will work closely with research directors, regional coordinators. In addition, the impact assessment scientist will have professional contact with CIFOR scientists.
The specific responsibilities for this position are:

• Contribute to the strategic planning and prioritisation of research investments
• Assist scientists with grant proposal development and to plan their research so as to achieve greatest possible impact.
• Work closely with programme directors and researchers in designing projects to ensure that the right questions are asked at the design stage and to clarify impact pathways, suggest means or approaches to maximise any multiplier impacts, and conduct ex ante impact assessment
• Design impact tracking and monitoring protocols to ensure that project/research impacts are well documented and eventually adequately assessed and ensure compliance with centre mission and project objectives
• Contribute to the input of CIFOR to CGIAR and partner organisations impact assessment
• Support preparation of centre documents such as the medium term plan, annual plans and impact studies.
• Contribute to the Center's research and training on impact assessment

Key responsibilities of the position are:

Measuring impact

• Development and testing of methods for monitoring and assessing the external uptake, influence and impact of CIFOR research
• Act as the focal person for the development and promotion of internal processes that support a centre-wide impact assessment framework and a rolling programme of monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment activities to strengthen CIFOR's scientific programmes and improve accountability and impact-related performance
• Conduct specific impact case studies of major CIFOR projects and ex-post evaluation of CIFOR's overall impact
• Identify and arrange contracts for consultants to carry out specific impact assessment studies

Providing strategic input

• Providing input to the programmes/domain strategic direction and research investments
• Assessment of current programmatic capacity in impact assessment, with suggestions for building capacity if required

Centre-level reporting

• Coordinate and contribute to the development of briefing materials on CIFOR's impact including impact statements for the Internet sites, donor briefs and other products
• Identification, design and coordination of impact assessment studies for CIFOR's contribution to the CGIAR Performance Measurement System
• Contribute to the internal and external reviews of the Center's work

Communication

• Represent CIFOR at relevant CGIAR and stakeholder forums in regards to CIFOR's programme and activities in research evaluation and impact assessment
• Liaise with partners in other CGIAR centres and national programmes on issues relating to impact assessment and evaluation
• Research and maintain an up-to-date bibliographic information resource on impact assessment and evaluation, and making this accessible to CIFOR staff

Requirements

Qualifications
Minimum qualification is a PhD in impact assessment or a relevant area (e.g. forestry, micro-economics, rural development, and natural resources management).

Relevant experience

• Between five to eight years work experience in impact assessment, including three years in a research and development institution and three years with a multidisciplinary team
• Experience with designing impact assessment protocols, monitoring, evaluation and up-to-date knowledge of impact assessment methodologies is required

Other competencies

• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment
• Excellent written and spoken English (required)

Terms and Conditions

• We offer a competitive remuneration in US dollars commensurate with skills and experience
• The appointment will be for a period of 3 years with a possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources
• The duty station will be at our headquarters in Bogor, Indonesia, with travel to cooperating countries and research sites

Application process

• We will acknowledge all applications, but we will contact only short-listed candidates.

Please send your letter of interest and CV, including contact information for three referees to:

Human Resources Department, CIFOR
cifor-hr@cgiar.org
Please indicate the position and its reference number in the email subject line.

CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer.
Staff diversity contributes to excellence.

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Ref: 12-36 PMO/NRS/HQ

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking an experienced Program Management Officer with a high level of commitment to assist the RTB Program in project management.

The Consultative Group for International Agriculture Research (CGIAR) Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB) recognizes that research has a vital role to play and must embrace a broad portfolio of commodities beyond the grain crops that have traditionally been the focus of food security initiatives. The program is led by the International Potato Center (CIP) with Bioversity International, the International Center for tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and includes a wide spectrum of research for –development stakeholders. This new collaboration, with its combined scale and capacity, will increase the ability to advance research, share knowledge, and enhance uptake to increase research and development impacts. The RTB is devoted to achieving sustainable productivity increases for global food security. The purpose of the RTB is to exploit the underutilized potential of root, tuber, and banana crops for improving nutrition and food security. The RTB also aims to increase income generation, foster greater gender equity, and improve livelihoods- especially among some of the world’s most poor and vulnerable populations.

The CGIAR’s vision is to reduce poverty and hunger, improve human health and nutrition and enhance ecosystem resilience through high-quality international agricultural research, partnership and leadership.

The position: This position will be based in Lima, Peru and will report directly to the RTB Program Director.

Duties and Accountabilities:

● Deputize for the Program Director in meetings, planning processes, and decision making in Lima and elsewhere

● Set up and evaluate progress against metrics of program performance for RTB including collaborative processes and partnership engagement

● Support preparation and updating of RTB impact pathways

● Work with Theme leaders to ensure timely updating of Product Portfolios and SMART deliverables consistent with impact pathways

● Set up and manage a program management system/database to track progress in completion of products and milestones and contribution to outcomes

● Contribute to and be focal point for all program evaluations

● Resolves issues in program management and reporting

● Escalate issues if it cannot be resolved

Selection Criteria:

● MSc most likely in administration or development, but with ability to speak the language of scientists

● At least 5 years experience in project management or monitoring and evaluation

● Advanced written and oral communication skills in Spanish and English

● Ability to deal effectively with complex situations and demands, with internal and external contacts at all levels;

● Active team player capable of engaging principal scientists in updating product portfolios and tracking progress

● Demonstrated problem solving competencies

● Strong organizational, planning, and team building skills

● Proficiency in data management tools

Conditions:

Employment contract will be for an initial three–year term with three months probation period with possibility of renewal, subject to availability of funding. Salary will be commensurable with experience. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

Applications:

Applicants should apply by email, sending a letter of motivation, a full C.V., and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to: cip-recruitment@cgiar.org. The reference name of the position should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message. Screening of applications will begin on May 31, 2012 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged, however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.

LAC Project Coordinator

Ref.: 12-40 LPC/RRS/HQ

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking an accomplished Project Coordinator with demonstrated managerial and project management experience to assist in the implementation of CIP programs in the LAC region.

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research, a network of 15 research centers mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.

The Position: This position will be based in Quito, Ecuador and report directly to the Regional Operation Leader for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The Project Coordinator will assist in implementing CIP’s organizational mission through efficient and effective project management in the LAC region and assuring compliance, monitoring and reporting as well as Knowledge Management. S/he will also contribute to research associated with CIP programs in the LAC region and will ensure the appropriate links between bilateral projects, CIP Global Programs and CRPs, S/he will also contribute to interaction with projects in other CIP regions as appropriate.

Duties and Accountabilities:

Project Management (40%):

• Coordinate the project management and implementation of MS. Project with project PIs and Regional Operation Leader.
• Project Management backstopping to assist with the implementation of project deliverables
• Assist in the preparation of annual work plan and annual budget and financial forecast to help to explain variances.
• Review Project Status Reports and invoices from project partners to assist in financial oversight in collaboration with LAC administrative and finance officer
• Coordinate and/or complete the submission of Quarterly Financial Forecasting Reports, Annual Technical Reports, and annual financial reports in collaboration with LAC administrative and finance officer.
• Review of Monthly Financial Reports to coordinate with Project Management and Home Office Accounting Team in collaboration with LAC administrative and finance officer.
• Ensure project performance technical reports are completed on time in coordination with PI and Grants & Contracts for dispatching to donor representatives
• Coordinate with Monitoring and Evaluation Team and Project Management the Performance and Evaluation Plan per donor requirements.
• Coordinate with Project Leaders and communications department to communicate relevant project information throughout the Program

New Business Development- NDB (15%)

• Contribute to new business development process in conjunction with regional representatives, and Proposal Development Team.

Research (45%)

• Conduct and support research on CIP projects in LAC (collaborate with other regions and global programs when appropriate) in areas related to food security, risk assessment, impact evaluations, gender equity and inclusion, value chain upgrading and market development
• Regional EU project ISSANDES: measuring indicators for gender, food security; market analysis and innovations related to CSR/value-added opportunities
• Coordinate primarily with Global Social and Health Sciences division
• Conduct and support research on CRP projects in LAC (collaborate with other regions and global programs when appropriate):
• CRP 2 Activity 3 Value Chain Upgrading
• CRP-RTB: market development and best practice guidelines related to potato
• Contribute to planning, reporting of research project and collaborate in publications
• Participate in the Global and Regional programs strategic planning activities and coordination with CRPs.

Selection Criteria:

• Master’s degree in Development Studies, Business Administration or other relevant discipline
• Combination of relevant education and experience to total 5 years
• Demonstrated leadership, ethics and sound judgment, both independently and as part of a team;
• Must be able to research information and analyze data to arrive at valid conclusions, make recommendations effectively, and execute plans of action within a team dynamic.
• Willingness and ability to travel to international locations if needed (20-30%) and adjust to cultural differences
• Staff supervisory and training experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with staff members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.

Preferred:

• Prior experience and knowledge of the multinational donor community and the rules and regulations that is required to operate.
• Foreign language proficiency (English, French, Spanish preferred. Other languages valued)
• Overseas experience
• Experience working for International Non-Government Organizations or Non-Profits.

Conditions: Employment contract will be for a two-year term (with a three month probation period) with possibility of renewal. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

Applications: Applicants should apply by email, sending a letter of motivation, a full C.V., and the names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to CIP-recruitment@cgiar.org.The reference name of the position should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message. Screening of applications will begin on 01 June 2012 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply

British Council Literature Assistant

Based London

£18,000 per annum plus London Market Allowance of £3,300 per annum

This post attracts a generous benefits package, including 32 days’ leave and Civil Service pension arrangements, and benefits from a range of family-friendly policies.

The British Council creates international opportunities for people of the UK and other countries and builds trust between them worldwide. The programmes we use to do this are wide-ranging and cover the arts, education, English, science and society. Our work on behalf of the arts and creative industries in the UK encourages audiences and participants worldwide to reflect, enjoy, learn and improve their understanding of the UK.

The Literature Department of the British Council works with writers and literature professionals to promote international collaboration and professional exchange. We build relationships between reading, writing and publishing communities in the UK, and those around the world.

We are looking for an outstanding literature project assistant who has solid experience in project administration and can used their knowledge and passion for Literature to deliver the British Council’s international cultural relations projects.

You will have: excellent administrative and team working skills; a track record in good customer service; knowledge of contemporary literature and contacts with the UK literature constituency and a graduate or postgraduate qualification in literature or equivalent experience.

Download an application pack:
• Role Profile
• Candidate Information
• Application Form
• British Council Behaviours

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK at the time of applying.

Closing date for applications: 1200 noon on Monday 28 May 2012.

Please return completed application forms to: UK-Resourcing@britishcouncil.org

If you are unable to download the application pack please e-mail UK-Resourcing@britishcouncil.org

Interviews are likely to be held the week commencing 11 June 2012.

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland).

Adviser, Public Engagement in Science

Based London

£31,500 per annum plus London Market Allowance of £3,300 per annum.

Attractive benefits package, including 32 days’ leave, Civil Service pension arrangements, and a range of family-friendly policies.

The British Council is the world’s leading cultural relations organisation and creates opportunities for people in the UK and worldwide to understand each other, to work together and learn from one another. We see this as crucial to building secure, more prosperous and sustainable futures for us all.

Our activities - whether in the arts, education, English language, science, sport, sustainability or society – build trust and understanding between different countries and cultures and develop strong international links that are of benefit to people in Britain and the rest of the world.

The Science and Sustainability team is located in the Education and Society Strategic Business Unit of the British Council. The Adviser for Public Engagement in Science will be responsible for developing our work globally in the area of science communication and community engagement, especially linked to themes connected with sustainable development. This will include providing advice and support to teams across the British Council global network and Strategic Business Units (Arts, English, and Education and Society), with a particular focus on providing contacts and content for our work in the Schools, Higher Education, and Society programmes.

We are looking for an individual with the following attributes:

• PhD in the natural sciences and experience of engaging the public in science;
• Understanding and knowledge of UK initiatives to promote public engagement in science
• The ability to identify and develop strategic relationships with appropriate partners in the academic and public engagement communities;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, and experience in using social media channels.

If these qualities apply, we would like to hear from you.

Download an application pack:
• Role Profile
• Candidate Information
• Application Form
• British Council Behaviours
• Financial Planning and Management
• Project and Contract Management

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK at the time of applying.

Closing date for completed applications is: 29 May 2012 at 1700 hours

Completed applications to be e-mailed to:
UK-Resourcing@britishcouncil.org).

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applications from disabled candidates are particularly welcome, as this group is under-represented at this level in the organisation. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. The United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland).

Head of Arts, Wales

Based Cardiff

Salary: £31,500 per annum

An attractive benefits package including 32 days’ leave and benefits from a range of family-friendly policies

The British Council is the United Kingdom’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. Our purpose is to build mutually beneficial relationships between people in the UK and other countries and increase appreciation for the UK’s creative ideas and achievements. We operate in 110 countries and territories worldwide.

Our arts programme lives and breathes the aspiration to inspire to transform lives – to offer creative artists, participants and audiences across the world life-changing and life-enhancing experiences. Our catalyst is the UK’s profound cultural and artistic strength and diversity. We believe a direct experience of the arts contributes vitally to the development of society, shared prosperity and mutual attraction which strengthens cultural relations through inspiration that results from:
• The exchange of new and challenging ideas.
• The expression and sharing of emotions.
• The exploration of difficult issues.
• The increased understanding of diversity and other people’s cultures.
• The realisation through exchange of individual creative potential

British Council Wales builds international relations for Wales, a nation within the UK state that asserts its identity globally. That means the Council promotes long-term, mutually beneficial relationships between the peoples of Wales and other countries, mindful of the international priorities of the Welsh Government. The Council’s operation in Wales is focused in three main areas: the arts and education and society. Given the global significance of the Hay Festivals, the National Museum of Wales, National Theatre Wales , museums and libraries and the current flourishing of literature and music in Wales, the arts are of first importance.

This role is to take the strategic lead in building and developing relationships and ideas with the arts sector that are consistent with Wales’ growing cultural importance on the international stage and with the Council’s cultural relations missions. We need a clear point of contact for our external stakeholders and partners in Wales and one whom they will respect and acknowledge as an expert in internationalisation of the arts for and in Wales. Relationships and partnerships will be developed from there.

The post reports to Director BC Wales and works closely with the London-based Director Arts and heads of different art forms. The post holder will also work with Regional and Country Directors overseas and with their regional arts leads, setting country-specific approaches in the arts that are in line with the common objectives of British Council Wales, of the global Arts Group, and of the Welsh Government and Welsh arts organisations. The post will work closely with Arts Council Wales and Wales Arts International on our partnership agreement.

This is an exciting time for British Council Wales, increasing our profile in the arts and education, and our relevance to Wales. We are now looking to build our team by adding an energetic, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable arts specialist.

You will have: a relevant undergraduate degree, or equivalent professional experience; experience of building partnerships, generating income and designing and implementing projects together with partners; significant recent professional experience in the arts sector in Wales and a well developed network among Welsh arts professionals; a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of current trends and practice in Wales; and an understanding of the opportunities for cultural relations through the arts, within an international context. It is desirable that you have experience of working in dispersed teams and/or international teams.

Download an application pack:
• Role Profile
• Candidate Information
• Application Form
• British Council Behaviours

Closing date for completed applications is: Friday 1 June 2012 at 0900 hours.

Please send completed applications quoting the job title to UK-Resourcing@britishcouncil.org

If you have any problems downloading the application pack please contact UK-Resourcing@britishcouncil.org

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK at time of applying

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applications from disabled candidates are particularly welcome, as this group is under-represented at this level in the organisation. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. The United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland).

Consultant Opportunity in the Diversity Unit

We are looking for a call-down contract consultant to work with the British Council's Diversity Unit in Spring Gardens, South West London.

Role profile and context
The British Council's Diversity Unit is seeking a consultant on a flexible, call-down arrangement, to provide support with IT and Communications Support for a period of 1 year:

Background
The Diversity Unit is a small team with 2 full-time staff based in the UK. It sets and drives the strategic direction of the British Council's equality and diversity work supported by a global network of colleagues and key senior leaders and managers. The work is varied and involves numerous internal and external relationships and activities, some ongoing and some time bound. The Unit requires flexible support to fulfil the projects identified above over a period of a year.

Context for the role
The role is likely to suit someone interested in a highly flexible arrangement premised on the following:
• developing and maintaining an appropriate internal and external online presence that is sustainable, realistic and engaging
• developing efficient administrative systems to support effective internal and external communications.

The emphasis of the consultancy support is on efficiency and effectiveness in order to enable the Diversity Unit to work smarter and make more effective use of technology than it is currently doing.

There will be a need to work from the British Council office in London on a number of occasions to be decided on the basis of a fortnightly review. Therefore the role will not be suitable for anyone requiring a more standardised and predictable arrangement.

The Unit's work ethos is strong and positive, focussed and yet flexible, and as would be expected, there is a strong commitment to and belief in the importance and added value of equality and diversity.

We seek applications from those genuinely interested in the role and the positive, flexible contribution they consider they can make for a proposed start date in September 2012.

Role requirements

• Proven support skills and a solution-oriented, constructive approach
• Creative and dynamic approach to IT including familiarity with standard packages and new media
• Understanding of electronic administrative systems to facilitate smart working
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a small team with varied internal and external relationships
• Flexibility and reliability
• Proven interest in the field of equality and diversity and intercultural working

Remuneration is the rate of £18.00 per hour.

Closing date 31st May, 2012.

Please send expressions of interest to jane.franklin@britishcouncil.org addressing each of the role requirements using the application form below.

• Application Form

Please note, we are unfortunately unable to answer individual queries prior to the closing date and shortlisting for resource reasons. For this reason we have provided full background information. We are also unable to provide feedback to those who are not shortlisted.

WaterAid , Programme Funding Manager Africa

Salary: Starting from £36,032
Location: Vauxhall, London

Working within WaterAids Programme Funding team and part of the wider Communications and Fundraising Department, you will provide leadership, management and support for programme funding relationships relating to WaterAid’s Africa Country Programmes.

Working closely with our country programmes and other WaterAid staff you will promote and guide the development of strategic and appropriate fundraising approaches and ensure compliance with institutional income contracts.

As Programme Funding Officer, Africa you will:

• Lead, manage and motivate Programme Funding team members to maximise their contribution to WaterAid; coaching and supporting staff to resolve more complex funding issues.
• Provide guidance and co-ordination throughout the organisation for institutional funding; securing funds, managing effective donor relationships and ensuring strong donor contract compliance management.
• Support programme and regional staff to develop strategic approaches to in-country and regional funding and to develop new ways of working that promote best practice and improve country programme capacity to source and manage sustainable and appropriate funding.
• Identify and develop relationships with potential new donors and keep up to date with donor policies, potential funding opportunities and funding application processes.
• Represent WaterAid on programme funding issues within the sector and lead on programme funding learning within WaterAid, encouraging cross-departmental information and knowledge sharing.

If you would like more information please download the Recruitment Pack ( Word 1.3MB) and Equal Opportunities monitoring form ( Word 26KB).

Please note, in order to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

Closing date: 17 June 2012
Interviews: W/c 25 June 2012

Supporter Development and Retention Manager

Salary: from £42795 per annum, depending on skills and experience
Location: Based Vauxhall, London

Today 4,000 children around the world will die simply because they have nowhere safe to go to the toilet and because they have no choice but to drink filthy, dirty water. Tomorrow will be the same, and the day after and the day after that, until we create a world where everyone has access to clean water and basic, safe toilets.

And today you can choose to do something about it.

We're looking for a talented direct marketer and leader. Someone with a proven track record of managing a team to deliver on challenging targets. Someone who can apply direct marketing knowledge and expertise to a range of different audiences. Someone who is able to identify and seize opportunities, strategically manage risk and lead a team to success.

If that's you, you can choose to apply for our Supporter Development and Retention Manager post and in doing so change the lives of millions of people.
You will be managing an established Supporter Development and Retention team that's critical in the systematic growth of sustainable, unrestricted income for WaterAid.

You will be responsible for maximising commitment and deeper engagement with WaterAid's 280,000+ individual supporters; and for developing and innovating within the current product portfolio, which includes regular giving, cash appeals, legacies, in memoriam giving, high value giving and e-commerce. You'll take specific responsibility for the delivery of campaigning communications, the development of direct marketing appeals to all WaterAid audiences and lead the provision of direct marketing services to a range of other teams.

You'll need proven experience of managing a complex direct marketing programme; have experience of getting the best out of a range of different suppliers and the drive to continually develop and refine a programme to achieve growth. You'll be a natural leader who is delivery focussed and inspires confidence in a team.

If you think we should choose you for this exciting role please download the Supporter Development Retention Manager recruitment pack ( Word 1.4MB) and Equal Opportunities monitoring form ( Word 26KB).

Closing date: 10am 1 June 2012
Interviews: w/c 4 June and 11 June 2012

WaterAid Admin/HR Coordinator Islamabad, Pakistan

WaterAid is an International NGO working in Pakistan since 1993 for improving access of the poorest communities to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education.

The organisation seeks the services of a potential candidate for the position of Admin/HR Coordinator to be based in Country Office Islamabad.

Job Purpose
The post of HR & Administration Coordinator is placed at the level of Senior Programme Officer; and is directly reporting to the Country Representative. This position is designed with the objective to work with line managers to systematically provide input in attracting, retaining and motivating quality employees and provide administrative support to staff and partners for the achievement of the organisation’s objectives.

• To help the organisation pursue its mission and deliver on strategy
• To support WAP’s HR and administrative requirements
• To develop, implement and review a diversity sensitive human resource development plan aimed at building WAP’s capacity, stability and consolidation contributing in enhanced effectiveness
• To assist the CR in developing, implementing and reviewing the human resource management plan

For information about the role and how to apply, please download the Job Description ( Word 233KB).

Closing date: 31 May 2012

Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

WaterAid is an equal opportunity employer.

Finance Trainee

Salary: £18,415
Location: Vauxhall, London

We are looking to recruit a Finance Trainee in our UK office. You will be joining a leading international organisation at a time of growth. This new role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute towards the effective functioning of WaterAid's Global Finance Team.

Reporting to the UK Finance Manager, you will primarily be responsible for supporting the UK Finance team, and in particular the accounts payable function. Tasks include the entering of supplier invoices/expense claims onto the accounting system, reconciling supplier invoices per the accounting system to supplier statements, and ensuring invoices are correctly coded and authorised.

You will also be responsible for liaising with country programme finance staff to ensure costs are allocated correctly to each office. You will also be responsible for preparing bi-weekly cheque and cash donations for banking.

The role also involves the raising of sales invoices and liaising with trade debtors to ensure prompt payment, and the reconciliation of bank accounts as part of month end processes.

This role would be suitable for someone who is seeking to embark on a career within accounting and finance and looking to start working towards a formal accountancy qualification. Study support will be considered by WaterAid in support of this.

If you would like more information please download the Finance Trainee Recruitment pack ( Word 1.3 MB) and Equal opportunities monitoring form ( Word 26KB).

Please note, in order to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

Closing date: 27 May 2012
Interviews: 4 June 2012

WaterAid Policy Research Officer : Abuja, Nigeria

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

WaterAid is a UK registered international charity dedicated to the provision of safe water, sanitation and hygiene education to the world’s poorest people. We support local organisations to manage low cost, sustainable projects and also influence policy makers to secure the right of poor people to affordable water and sanitation services.

To effectively implement our country strategy, WaterAid in Nigeria is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Policy Research Officer to be based at the Country Office in Abuja.

You will successfully support the planning, implementation and documentation of surveys and researches in WaterAid in Nigeria and contribute in making recommendations based on the findings. As the successful candidate, you will also support policy and advocacy research initiatives for evidence-based advocacy.

You will have experience in extensive research, analysis and report writing. Knowledge and experience in the development sector and the policy environment is important to this role.

Minimum requirement for this position is a university degree with a minimum working experience of 3 years (post qualification) of which 2 years must be in a similar role. Experience of working in the WASH sector will be an added advantage.

Download the full job description ( DOC File 58KB).

Qualified and interested candidates should access the Policy Research Office application pack ( DOC File 64KB) and fill out the application form. Completed electronic application forms should be e-mailed to hrnig@wateraid.org.

Please note that ONLY applications submitted on WaterAid's application forms will be considered. Deadline for submission of applications is Wednesday 23 May 2012 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WaterAid is an equal opportunity employer; women and the disabled are particularly encouraged to apply.