Teachers of English (Male) - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Male Teachers Riyadh, starting 1st January 2013

The British Council teaching centres in Jeddah, Riyadh and Al-Khobar provide English language training to thousands of young Saudi men and women each year both in our own classrooms and on the premises of companies and in partner training institutes. There is a huge demand for English in this fast growing and dynamic economy, and we are looking now for two male teachers to join us in Riyadh from January 2013. Would you like to join us?

If you are a male teacher with a degree, TEFL certificate and at least two years experience of teaching EFL to adults and young learners, we can offer you a very good package, a supportive and friendly work environment, and a real boost to your career as you gain experience in a variety of interesting new courses, and perhaps study for a further ELT qualification.

English teaching is just one of many British Council activities that aim to promote mutual understanding and intercultural dialogue. As a member of the British Council Saudi Arabia team, you will be contributing to our work in a top priority country.

Role profile & vacancy information

Closing date: 14 September 2012
Contract starts: 1 January 2013

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. In line with the British Council's Child Protection policy, any appointment is contingent on thorough checks. In the UK, and in other countries where appropriate systems exist, these include criminal records checks.

Senior Teacher Academic – Sharjah, UAE

Senior Teacher Academic role based in our Sharjah, UAE teaching centre. Starting in November 2012 AED 12,617 – 14,510 per month on a 7-point scale, dependant on qualifications and experience. [August 2012: GB £1 = AED 5.76]. Plus relocation allowances.

The British Council UAE is recruiting a full-time senior teacher to maintain and develop high quality English Language products and services and their delivery in Sharjah.

You must have a TEFL diploma (DELTA or Trinity Dip. TESOL) and at least four years experience of ELT, including experience of teaching EFL to Young Learners and teaching exams courses. A degree in any subject is also required.

Sharjah Teaching Centre has learners of English from different countries at a range of levels. In our regular public classes we teach adults from beginner to upper intermediate. We run IELTS preparation courses onsite and offsite. We also teach young learners, currently 14 – 17 years old though as Sharjah centre looks to expand we envisage teaching more junior age groups.

The Senior teacher role requires the post holder to have significant experience and knowledge of course design and delivery relevant to the above areas. In addition you will be able to undertake teacher training needs analysis and support teachers’ professional development requirements.

role profile & vacancy information

If you have particular questions which aren't answered in the vacancy information above, write to alan.shepherd@ae.britishcouncil.org

Closing date: 28 August 2012

Contract starts: November 2012

British Council appointments are contingent on thorough checks. These include criminal records checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The British Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Senior Teacher Corporates - Dubai , 592

Senior Teacher Corporates based in Dubai. Starting in November 2012. AED 12,617 – 14,510 per month on a 7-point scale, dependant on qualifications and experience. [August 2012: GB £1 = AED 5.76] Plus relocation allowances

The British Council UAE is recruiting a full-time Senior Teacher to manage our corporate offer in Dubai from November 2012.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and motivated teacher with a DELTA or Trinity Dip. TESOL and substantial experience, post-diploma, of corporate delivery and management of courses, and looking for an interesting place to live, work and develop.

This is a vibrant Teaching centre with learners from many different countries at a range of levels. We deliver a growing number of class-hours to the corporate market which includes off site schools. The job involves creating and developing contacts and providing language training to suit a variety of needs, as well as supporting teachers to deliver a high quality service. You will work with the management, customer service and teaching teams to do this.

This post is an exciting opportunity to develop and expand the corporate sector.

role profile & vacancy information

For further information write to mei-kwei.barker@ae.britishcouncil.org

Closing date: 28th August 2012

Contract starts: November2012

Short-listed candidates will be interviewed shortly after the closing date.

British Council appointments are contingent on thorough checks. These include criminal records checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The British Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Regional English Project Manager, MENA

Middle Management position at Band 8 in the English & Exams business. Salary between GB £31,500 - £38,275 per annum, with an attractive relocation package. UK or Egyptian passport essential.

This post will act as deputy to Director English (MENA) and have a particular focus on developing our programme across the region aimed at English language teachers.

Young people in the MENA region need English language skills to achieve their academic and career aspirations. Our initiative to develop the quality of teaching at all levels of the public education system in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) is expected to lead to a direct and sustainable impact on the English young people in the region acquire.

You will support the introduction of on-line teacher training courses and the pursuit of contracts linked to public sector educational change programmes. You will work with a dispersed team of project managers across 17 countries, co-ordinating the work we are doing with teachers across the MENA region and developing effective evaluation systems to measure impact.

You must have a Masters level (or higher) qualification in Education or ELT and be fluent in English (all four skills). A background in teacher training / teacher development and experience of project management are also required. A UK or Egyptian passport is essential. This is a three-year contract based in Cairo.

role profile / job description

Closing date: 16th September
Contract starts: October or November 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. 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).

Manager, English for the Future, Libya

Middle management position in the English & Exams business. Salary GB £33,678 per annum, other benefits include free accommodation, medical insurance, flights, baggage allowance and settling-in allowance.

English is a key element of the British Council’s cultural relations work in Libya and in the Arab world. As Manager of our English for the Future initiative, you will contribute to improving the teaching and learning of English in Libya through the the successful delivery of our global English Language Teaching programme. This primarily involves supporting and developing networks of teachers and teacher trainers throughout Libya with the aim of establishing sustainable in-country system of professional development training which can be fully managed in future by Libyan partners.

You must have a TEFL qualification at Diploma or Post-Graduate level (DELTA, Trinity Dip. TESOL, PGCE or MA) and experience of teacher training or trainer training at senior level. This is a one-year contract with the possibility to extend. Please note, this is an unaccompanied position for the time being.

role profile & vacancy information

Closing date: 16th September
Contract starts: October or November 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. 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 English Teacher Development Programme, China

3 year contract, UK Appointed Pay band 8 / £31,500 pa plus mobility allowance of £11,000 pa, Cost of Living Allowance of £10,881. Subject to British Council policy. UK passport essential.

The purpose of this role is to lead the development and management of a new, comprehensive programme of English teacher development in partnership with Chinese education authorities.

You will have a proven track record of developing programmes for English language teachers in a development or emerging economy context, plus experience of project design and consultancy management. You will also have a Cambridge DELTA or Trinity DipTESOL and a UK passport (essential for visa requirements)

Start date: ASAP
Closing date for applications: 7th September 2012
Role Profile

Contract Finance Manager X2

Contract Finance Manager (1 x Manchester, 1 x London) 2 + 1 year fixed term contract, UK Payband 7: £25,000 - £30,580 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 is a world leader in cultural relations, building long-term relationships and trust between people in the UK and other countries, for mutual benefit. The programmes we use to do this are wide-ranging and cover the arts, education, English, science and society. We strive to be continuously innovative to ensure that we represent the best of the UK and are relevant to the needs of the thousands of people we work with around the world. We operate in 238 cities in 110 countries and territories.

Programmes & Project’s purpose is to lead the British Council’s contract growth ambitions, working in partnership with Strategic Business Units (SBUs), regions and BC teams globally to identify, position for, secure and implement contracts that deliver cultural relations impact for the organisation.

You will be: A qualified / part-qualified Finance professional (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, IIA or equivalent) or possess significant experience in a commercially focused finance department (including statutory account preparation and reconciliation), experienced in a project finance environment with demonstrable experience of finance partnering, experienced in financial reporting to both internal customers and external clients, and committed to professional study (or further study).

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).

Role Profile and Candidate Information

Start date: Autumn 2012
Closing date: 4^th September 2012

Teachers EGY-T-597 British Council Cairo

British Council Cairo is expanding! We have vacancies for EFL teachers in Agouza, Heliopolis and Nasr City. UK or Egyptian passport essential. Contract starts 13th November.

The British Council Egypt is recruiting teachers to work in our teaching centres in Cairo (Agouza and Heliopolis) and partner premises in Nasr City from 13th November. UK or Egyptian passport essential.

You will be an enthusiastic and motivated EFL teacher with a CELTA or Trinity Cert. TESOL and at least 2 years’ experience of teaching EFL after training. Egypt plays a major role in the BC’s ELT work across the whole Arabic-speaking region. The teaching centres continue to expand in both General English (Adults and YLs) and Corporate Services, the latter taking place both inside the capital and locations beyond.

BC Cairo is also a regional training centre and there are excellent opportunities for further development in various directions. The centres run CELTA, distance DELTA, CELTYL extension, TKT and various management and general training courses. For more experienced teachers there is a supported environment to begin teacher training and regular coordinator opportunities. If you are looking for an interesting place to live, work and develop, put Cairo at the top of your list.

role profile & vacancy information

closing date: 15th September
contract starts: 13th November

British Council appointments are contingent on thorough checks. These include Criminal Records checks.

Assistant Teaching Centre Manager, Tunis, Tunisia

Middle Management position in the English & Exams business. Salary in the range 44,268 - 48,372 TND per annum. Other benefits include flights, medical insurance, baggage allowance, settling-in allowance and school fees if required. These benefits are granted to dependents accompanying you to Tunisia.

North Africa has seen momentous changes in the past 12 months. Tunisia, Libya and Egypt are all undergoing major political and economic reforms and facing a brighter future. Demand for English language skills is higher than ever, and the British Council is growing in this region to meet demand. Students and colleagues are highly motivated, and there’s a real buzz about the impact we can achieve at this point in each nation’s development.

We have vacancies for ELT managers in our busy teaching centres in the key cities of Tunis and Tripoli. We are looking for experienced professionals to join our teams and in return offer you a challenging and rewarding experience in our diverse business. You must have a TEFL diploma (DELTA or Trinity Dip. TESOL) and experience of academic management in ELT. Visa restrictions on age and nationality apply to some territories.

role profile & vacancy information

closing date for applications: 16th September 2012
contract starts: October 2012, or as soon as possible afterwards


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. 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).

Assistant Teaching Centre Manager, Tripoli, Libya

Middle Management position in the English & Exams business. Salary is approx 42,493 LYD per annum plus GB £6365 per annum. Other benefits include free accommodation with transport to and from BC office, flights, medical insurance, baggage allowance and settling-in allowance. Please note this is an unaccompanied post.

North Africa has seen momentous changes in the past 12 months. Tunisia, Libya and Egypt are all undergoing major political and economic reforms and facing a brighter future. Demand for English language skills is higher than ever, and the British Council is growing in this region to meet demand. Students and colleagues are highly motivated, and there’s a real buzz about the impact we can achieve at this point in each nation’s development. We have vacancies for ELT managers in our busy teaching centres in the key cities of Tunis and Tripoli.

We are looking for experienced professionals to join our teams and in return offer you a challenging and rewarding experience in our diverse business. You must have a TEFL diploma (DELTA or Trinity Dip. TESOL) and experience of academic management in ELT. Visa restrictions on age and nationality apply to some territories.

role profile & vacancy information

closing date: 16th September
contract starts: October or November 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. 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).

Account Coordinator, Programmes & Projects

Account Coordinator (up to 5 posts) Dependent on portfolio, the role could be based in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester 3 year fixed term contract UK Payband 8 / £31,500 - £38,275 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 is a world leader in cultural relations, building long-term relationships and trust between people in the UK and other countries, for mutual benefit. The programmes we use to do this are wide-ranging and cover the arts, education, English, science and society. We strive to be continuously innovative to ensure that we represent the best of the UK and are relevant to the needs of the thousands of people we work with around the world. We operate in 238 cities in 110 countries and territories.

Programmes & Projects’ (P&Ps) purpose is to lead the British Council’s contract growth ambitions, working in partnership with Strategic Business Units (SBUs), regions and BC teams globally to identify, position for, secure and implement contracts that deliver cultural relations impact for the organisation. Account Co-ordinators are responsible for managing a portfolio of projects and contracts for our internal and/or external clients.

To support this ambition we are currently looking for effective leaders who are able to operate in a fast-paced commercially oriented environment. The successful candidates must be able to work with autonomy, drawing on previous practice and policies to problem-solve existing and future operational problems. Please see the role profile for more details.

Start Date: Autumn 2012
Closing date: 10th September 2012
Role Profile and Candidate Information

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).

Supporter relations assistant

This is a vital donor support role, providing an excellent level of service to Christian Aid’s supporters in line with the agreed targets for the Church and Community Team in Ireland.

The role holder will play a key role in ensuring that all communications with supporters are of the highest possible standard and using Christian Aid’s database to ensure it accurately reflects the details and wishes of our supporters.

Administrative experience in a customer/supporter care environment. Relevant experience of working with a customer or supporter database system. Good MS Office and numeracy skills and an ability to communicate positively with supporters and with colleagues by telephone, email and letter. Accurate data entry skills, excellent numeracy and supporter database skills.

Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.

Build partnerships

Tell us about a time when you worked in a helpful and cooperative way with others and provided help to them without being asked.

Communicate effectively

Tell us about a time when you needed to explain something in a simple or different way because someone appeared to have not understood you

Deliver results

Please tell us about a time when you were particularly conscious of the quality of your work and how you ensured it met the standards required.

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

As this post is UK based, non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

Download the role profile (113 KB pdf)

To apply for this post, please download an application and email your completed UK & Ireland application form to: recruitmentireland@christian-aid.org (quoting the reference number). Alternatively, your completed application form, can be printed out, marked Private and Confidential for the attention of Mrs D Doherty and posted to us at:

Christian Aid
Linden House
96 Beechill Road
Belfast
BT8 7QN

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Job reference: 343/MA

Closing date: 5pm, Wednesday 12 September 2012

Interview date: Wednesday 19 September 2012

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Appeals development assistant

This post will be responsible for the concise preparation of project proposals and budgets for consideration for funding by churches, schools, trusts and foundations and for keeping up to date records on all proposals and submitting regular reports as required by the donors and contributing relevant articles for their publications as required. The post holder should be proactive in seeking new opportunities for funding in other sectors.

Essential: University degree or equivalent qualification.

Excellent communication skills, written and verbal; high level of numeracy. MS office competent with proficiency in Word and Excel. Fluent written and spoken English.

Relevant work experience preferably including proposal and report writing. An ability to work co-operatively with others to achieve a good result. A good understanding of how to work within Church structures. An ability to collate resource materials for communication purposes and to organise and track multiple tasks and projects.

Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.

Build partnerships

Tell us about a time when you worked in a helpful and cooperative way with others and provided help to them without being asked.

Communicate effectively

Tell us about a time when you needed to explain something in a simple or different way because someone appeared to have not understood you

Deliver results

Please tell us about a time when you were particularly conscious of the quality of your work and how you ensured it met the standards required.

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

As this post is UK based, non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

Download the role profile (191 KB pdf)

To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed UK & Ireland application form to: recruitmentireland@christian-aid.org (quoting the reference number). Alternatively, your completed application form, marked Private and Confidential for the attention of Mrs D Doherty can be printed out and posted to us at:

Christian Aid
Linden House
96 Beechill Road
Belfast
BT8 7QN

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Job reference: 344/MA

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 17 September 2012

Interview date: Monday 24 September 2012

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Individual engagement officer

The role holder will contribute to the development and management of the production of supporter engagement initiatives including appeals and other communications for Christian Aid’s supporters. The role holder will ensure the appropriate response is provided according to the needs of different audiences. The aim is to recruit supporters, maximise income and campaign activism and build commitment.

You will have knowledge of successful fundraising and direct marketing methods and techniques, detailed knowledge of using databases for effective marketing and have an understanding of legal requirements linked to direct marketing/fundraising and data protection. Relevant experience of direct marketing in the voluntary or commercial sector. You will need to have experience in project managing direct marketing campaigns; experience of working with creative agencies and other suppliers. Experience of using supporter or customer databases.

You will also need to have the ability to assess creative work and edit copy. Have excellent negotiating and briefing skills for work with agencies and teams within Christian Aid and the ability to work cross organisationally.

Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.

Build partnerships

Tell us about a time when you actively consulted with others to ensure that you understood their needs or goals before taking action.

Steward resources

Tell us about a time when you had to estimate the resources you needed to achieve your own work objectives and then delivered them in an efficient and cost effective way.

Strive for improvement

Describe a time when you made positive suggestions for a way forward despite being faced by challenges from others.

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

As this post is UK based, non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

Download the role profile (186 KB pdf)

To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed UK & Ireland application form to: recruitment@christian-aid.org (quoting the reference number). Alternatively, your completed application form can be printed out and posted to us at:

Christian Aid
35 Lower Marsh
Waterloo
London SE1 7RT

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Job reference: 334/OK

Closing date: 12 noon, Tuesday 4 September 2012

Interview date: Week commencing 10 September 2012

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Individual engagement manager

We believe that joining up the way we talk to supporters about their giving, their actions and their motivation for supporting our work to eradicate poverty will lead to a great supporter experience and excellent fundraising and campaigning results. If you share that belief, then read on. If you add fantastic delivery and understanding of recruitment and retention practice, can adapt that for campaigns and other interactions and are a manager with a truly collaborative mind-set – then we want to talk to you. Leading the offline work with individual supporters, you will work seamlessly with digital, legacy, community, church, and campaigns focussed colleagues as we forge new ways of working.

Substantial relevant and significant "hands-on" direct marketing success in the voluntary or commercial sector combined with great understanding of a wide range of individual fundraising techniques and practice. Experience of preparation and management of annual plans and budgets. Experience of managing relationships with direct marketing agencies and both internal and external suppliers. Track record in the use and development of relational customer databases. Experience of managing staff.

Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.

Strive for Improvement

Tell us about a time when you evaluated both the benefits and risks to your team, department or organisation of implementing a new idea or way of working and paid particular attention to ways of reducing risk.

Communicate effectively

Tell us about a time when you had to identify and analyse the expectations and interests of others to involve them in a common debate or dialogue.

Steward resources

Give us an example of how your skills in managing the available resources and people’s time led to the delivery of quality outcomes on time.

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

As this post is UK based, non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

Download the role profile (156 KB pdf)

To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed UK & Ireland application form to: recruitment@christian-aid.org (quoting the reference number). Alternatively, your completed application form can be printed out and posted to us at:

Christian Aid
35 Lower Marsh
Waterloo
London SE1 7RT

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Job reference: 337/OK

Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 7 September 2012

Interview date: To be confirmed

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Corporate partnerships account executive Christian Aid

Christian Aid’s new strategy recognises the essential role the private sector has to play in ending poverty. We now seek an experienced corporate fundraising executive to join our corporate partnerships team, to manage a diverse portfolio of existing corporate partnerships including affinity, cause related marketing, sponsorship and philanthropic.

You’ll be responsible for communications with partners, liaising with internal teams to implement marketing plans and to ensure that income is received in line with contracts and agreements. You’ll also manage the production and distribution of the quarterly corporate newsletter and emergency appeals.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you’ll have experience of account management in a corporate context and specifically of developing corporate/charity partnerships, developing and implementing marketing plans, and database marketing. You’ll have excellent relationship management, organisational and communication skills.

Due to the development of a new private sector engagement team at Christian Aid, this role is initially being offered on a fixed term basis for six months.

Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.

Building partnerships

Give an example of how you have maintained and developed relationships with companies in order to achieve mutually agreed objectives.

Communicate effectively

Give an example of how you have communicated a complex or difficult topic to a company or group of companies.

Deliver results

Give an example of how you have prioritised, planned and monitored your work to achieve demanding timescales and/or budgets.

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

As this post is UK based, non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

Download the role profile (151 KB pdf)

To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed UK & Ireland application form to: recruitment@christian-aid.org (quoting the reference number). Alternatively, your completed application form, can be printed out and posted to us at:

Christian Aid
35 Lower Marsh
Waterloo
London SE1 7RT

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Job reference: 341/OK

Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 14 September 2012

Interview date: At the end of September

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Regional program manager Haiti

Chemonics seeks a long-term regional program manager for the USAID/OTI-funded Haiti Recovery Initiative (HRI II) to support the recovery effort in Haiti. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Responsibilities include:

• Manage, oversee, and report progress of all activities and office operations in Cap Haitien to Chemonics' chief of party and deputy chief of party, as well as to USAID/OTI and other counterparts
  
• Consult with the chief of party and the OTI country team; and oversee broad-based grant development and implementation, ensuring grants are appropriately designed and procedures are established and adhered to for grant development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and close-out
  
• Serve as the primary point of contact between HRI-II and local authorities and community members in Cap Haitien
  
• Support OTI in the representation of the U.S. Northern Corridor Development Strategy
  
• Oversee the administration, operations, and human resources of the office in accordance with USAID regulations and Chemonics policies
  
• Supervise the operations manager, senior program officers, senior grant and subcontract manager, and communications coordinator
  
• Communicate and regularly share lessons learned and cross-fertilization of programming and operations with the Port-au-Prince sub-office
  
• Ensure the overall efficient development and implementation of HRI-II programmatic activities as well as the management of the Cap Haitien sub-office by completing other duties as assigned by the chief of party
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
  
• Two years of experience working in complex challenging field operations in unstable developing countries, with one year in a supervisory capacity
  
• Experience supervising and training local personnel, managing systems, and directing programming and management of grants, budgeting, finances, and procurement
  
• One to two years of experience in project design and development
  
• Experience with community stabilization, governance, and strategic communications activities preferred
  
• Ability to tightly manage multiple subcontractors' performance and strictly hold them accountable to meet deadlines
  
• Experience in post-conflict and/or disaster settings; knowledge of Haiti's political environment preferred
  
• Experience with project design and assessing technical and programmatic capacities of local organizations
  
• Fluency in the contractor's and USAID's policies and procedures with regard to financial management, financial reporting, procurement processes, systems, and grant management
  
• Experience working on a USAID-funded project; experience on OTI projects preferred
  
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
  
• Ability to work in a professional and cordial manner with fellow staff members, visitors, and partner institutions, including international and local NGOs, governmental entities, and the general public
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to manage a diverse range of professional relationships
  
• Fluency in English and French/Creole required
  

Application Instructions:

Send electronic submissions to HRIRPMRecruit@chemonics.com by August 28, 2012. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only “Haiti Recovery Initiative - regional program manager” in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements. 
 
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.​​​​​

Women's Leadership Development Team Leader - Women in Transition Afghanistan

Chemonics seeks a women's leadership development team leader for the anticipated USAID Women in Transition project. This five-year, $260 million program will invest in professional development opportunities to help Afghan women assume leadership roles in mainstream social, political, and economic sectors. The women's leadership development team leader will help enable women to apply advanced management and leadership skills in public, private, and civil services sectors. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Responsibilities include:

• Enable Afghan women to apply advanced management and leadership skills in the public, private, and civil service sectors
  
• Establish capacity-building mechanisms for improving women's effectiveness as leaders in all spheres of national life
  
• Design and coordinate courses focusing on topics such as critical thinking; problem solving; strategic planning; strategic communications, such as public speaking, briefing and presentation skills; business writing; group facilitation; negotiation; conflict management; team-building; customer service; decision-making; supervision; performance monitoring; and managing change
  
• Oversee the development of urgently needed leadership competencies to enable Afghan women to create a prominent group of female role models and change agents in all sectors
  
• Foster partnerships with universities, government ministries and institutions, and other prominent programs throughout Afghanistan
  
• Examine leadership methods, including traditional transactional and innovative transformational approaches

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in gender, international development, business, or related field required
  
• Minimum seven years of experience in a management position working on gender programs, capacity-building, and leadership development or a related field, preferably in Afghanistan
  
• Minimum seven years of progressively responsible supervisory experience
  
• Demonstrated experience developing leadership trainings
  
• Ability to communicate effectively in a cross cultural environment
  
• Proven leadership and organizational skills, successfully managing and coordinating large and disparate working groups
  
• Experience liaising and meeting with a range of stakeholders, from high-level representatives of local governments and the private sector to local women's organizations
  
• Experience working on large USAID-funded programs preferred
  
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  
• Fluent written and spoken English required; proficient Dari and Pashto preferred

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates with relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to send their resume and cover letter in electronic submissions to AfghanistanWITTeamLead4@chemonics.com by Tuesday, September 4, 2012. No telephone inquiries, please. Only finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only “Women's Leadership Development Team” in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.​

Women in Government Team Leader – Women in Transition Program Afghanistan

Chemonics seeks a women in the economy team leader for the anticipated USAID Women in Transition project. This five-year, $260 million program will invest in professional development opportunities to help Afghan women assume leadership roles in mainstream social, political, and economic sectors. The women in government team leader will help increase the number of women in professional and leadership positions in government. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Responsibilities include:

• Oversee an internship placement program that could lead to successful employment for female university students and graduates in government institutions
  
• Facilitate training for female university students and graduates before and during internships
  
• Coordinate with human resources offices, gender directorates, and other counterparts in districts throughout Afghanistan to work with female university students and graduates seeking internships and employment
  
• Promote team-building exercises for "women in government" networks among female university students and graduates to assist with professional networking
  
• Create an enabling environment for women and promote policies are favorable to women's political, economic, and social empowerment
  

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in gender, political science, democracy and governance, or related field required
  
• Minimum seven years of experience in a management position working on gender programs in Afghanistan, university mentoring, internship, and career placement programs, or a related field
  
• Minimum seven years of progressively responsible supervisory experience
  
• Demonstrated experience leading professional development training
  
• Ability to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment
  
• Proven leadership and organizational skills, successfully managing and coordinating large and disparate working groups
  
• Experience liaising and meeting with a range of stakeholders from high-level members of the Afghan government and private sector to local women's organizations
  
• Experience working on large USAID-funded programs preferred
  
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  
• Fluent written and spoken English required; proficient Dari and Pashto preferred

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates with relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to send their resume and cover letter in electronic submissions to AfghanistanWITTeamLead3@chemonics.com by Tuesday, September 4, 2012. No telephone inquiries, please. Only finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only “ Women in Government Team Leader” in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Women’s Rights Groups and Coalitions Team Leader – Women in Transition Program Afghanistan

Chemonics seeks a women's rights groups and coalitions team leader for the anticipated USAID Women in Transition project. This five-year, $260 million program will invest in professional development opportunities to help Afghan women assume leadership roles in mainstream social, political, and economic sectors. The women's rights groups and coalitions team leader will help strengthen women's rights organizations to influence public policies and social practices to benefit Afghan women. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Responsibilities include:

• Strengthen women's rights organizations by building their technical gender knowledge and combining forces to influence public policies and social practices to benefit Afghan women
  
• Build the capacity of and collaborate with women's groups whose goal is women's equality and empowerment, and support the indigenous women's rights movement
  
• Work and liaise with one or two women's nongovernmental and social organizations from each province (a total of 50 organizations across Afghanistan)
  
• Support activist groups by building their capacity in areas including strategic communications; multi-media messaging; outreach, public awareness, and education; coalition-building; gender studies and research; organizational development; managerial and financial management; and fundraising
  
• Oversee a grants program that supports such activities as outreach, activism and research
  
• Facilitate the participation of Afghan women in mainstream society

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in gender, human rights, law, international development, or related field required
  
• ​Minimum seven years of experience in a management position working with women's or human rights, capacity-building, international development, or a related field, preferably in Afghanistan
  
• Minimum seven years of progressively responsible supervisory experience
  
• Demonstrated experience designing and coordinating capacity-building training for nongovernmental or social organizations
  
• Experience managing and monitoring a grants program
  
• Knowledge of USAID grants rules and regulations
  
• Ability to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment
  
• Proven leadership and organizational skills, successfully managing and coordinating large and disparate working groups
  
• Experience liaising and meeting with a range of stakeholders from high-level representatives of local governments and the private sector to local women's organizations
  
• Experience working on large USAID-funded programs preferred
  
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  
• Fluent written and spoken English required; proficient Dari and Pashto preferred ​
  

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates with relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to send their resume and cover letter in electronic submissions to AfghanistanWITTeamLead2@chemonics.com by Tuesday, September 4, 2012. No telephone inquiries, please. Only finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only “Women's Rights Groups and Coalitions Team Leader” in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Women in the Economy Team Leader - Women in Transition Project Afghanistan

Chemonics seeks a women in the economy team leader for the anticipated USAID Women in Transition project. This five-year, $260 million program will invest in professional development opportunities to help Afghan women assume leadership roles in mainstream social, political, and economic sectors. The women in the economy team leader will help enable Afghan women to increase their participation in the formal economy by securing management-level employment or establishing or expanding viable businesses. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Responsibilities include:

• Develop programs to assist women in developing technical and business knowledge and skills
  
• Promote women's access to technical, vocational, and business schools to seek business training in a gender-sensitive environment
  
• Establish a new business/employment incubator model that offers professional business development services and market-driven technical and vocational training
  
• Design and coordinate professional business trainings for Afghan women on business planning development; marketing; networking; branding and marketing; accounting and financial management; presentation skills; advisory boards and mentors; management teams; identification and functions; business etiquette and workplace decorum; critical thinking and analysis; supervision and management; regulatory compliance and standards; and access to bank loans, loan funds, and guarantee programs
  
• Address obstacles that prevent women from entering mainstream markets as business owners, managers, or employees on a career track
  
• Oversee assessment of business initiatives proposed by women

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in gender, small- or medium- enterprise building, business, or a related field required
  
• Minimum seven years of experience in a management position working with women and business planning or a related field, preferably in Afghanistan​
  
• Minimum seven years of progressively responsible supervisory experience
  
• Experience leading professional business training
  
• Ability to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment
  
• Proven leadership and organizational skills, including managing and coordinating large and disparate working groups
  
• Experience liaising and interacting with a range of stakeholders from high-level representatives of the Afghan government and private sector to local women's organizations
  
• Experience working on large, USAID-funded programs preferred
  
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity ​
  
• Fluent written and spoken English required; proficient Dari and Pashto preferred

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates with relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to send their resume and cover letter in electronic submissions to AfghanistanWITTeamLead1@chemonics.com by Tuesday, September 4, 2012. No telephone inquiries, please. Only finalists will be contacted.​

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only “Women in the Economy Team Leader” in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.​​​​

Trade facilitation advisor Afghanistan

Chemonics seeks a long-term trade facilitation advisor for the USAID-funded Trade and Accession Facilitation for Afghanistan II project, based in Kabul. The project aims to improve the trade environment for Afghanistan, increasing investment, exports, and market-based employment opportunities. It is assisting the Afghan government and private sector to facilitate greater regional and global trade links and economic integration through trade policy liberalization, customs reform, trade facilitation, and public outreach on trade-related issues. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Responsibilities include: increase the management capacity of private sector production and marketing enterprises; and improve​ c​oordination and collaboration of private sector engagement throughout Afghanistan and the Central Asian region.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant technical field required
  
• Minimum 15 years of experience in trade or economic development, with increasing senior- level work experience and supervisory responsibility
  
• Experience in Afghanistan and Central Asian Republics preferred
  
• Ability to negotiate activity interests with a range of stakeholders, from high-level officials to private sector leaders and business associations
  
• Ability to lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team under challenging circumstances to achieve results
  
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  
• Fluency in English required; Dari or Pashto preferred
  

Application Instructions:

Please send electronic submissions to tafarecruit@chemonics.com​ by September 15, 2012. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "TAFA II - Trade facilitation advisor" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.​​

Compliance officer Afghanistan

Chemonics seeks a compliance officer to help lead and manage the anticipated USAID-funded Regional Agricultural Development Program in Afghanistan. The program aims to foster economic growth for farmers and agribusinesses through increased productivity and production in target regions; strengthen market access and increase profitability of small and medium agribusinesses; build food security; increase and sustain adoption of licit crops, with special attention on high-value, wheat, and livestock value chains; and increase women's participation in high-value agricultural value-chain activities. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure compliance with regulations, USAID policies, and USAID/Afghanistan mission orders and implementing partners notices
  
• Establish standards and procedures to ensure that the compliance program throughout the project is effective and efficient in preventing, detecting, identifying, and correcting noncompliance with applicable rules and regulations
  
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and internal controls
  
• Ensure due diligence that funds are not being diverted from their development purpose outlined in the contract and are not vulnerable to corruption, extortion, or otherwise benefitting maligned groups

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Relevant certification from internationally recognized compliance or auditing organization (e.g., Institute of Internal Auditors, International Standards Organization, American Society for Quality, and International Register of Certified Auditors) preferred
  
• Minimum five years of experience in audit​s, procurement, finance, management,​ or litigation
  
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity ​
  
• Knowledge of U.S. government and USAID regulations
• Familiarity with policies and compliance requirements related to international assistance programs

Application Instructions:

Please send electronic submissions to AfghanistanRADPCO@chemonics.com by September 15, 2012. Please list the position title in the subject line and include a resume, cover letter, and three recent professional references. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only “Compliance Officer - RADP South” in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

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WaterAid Supporter Services Outsource Officer

Salary: Starting from £25,698

Location: Vauxhall, London

WaterAid's mission is to overcome poverty by enabling the world's poorest people to gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education. With a growing number of supporters and campaigners in the UK, it is essential that everyone who engages with WaterAid receives the highest possible standards of supporter care.

As part of the Supporter Services team at WaterAid, the Outsource team plays an important role in supporting our fundraising and campaigns teams to maximize supporter engagement and fundraising, in order to meet our ambitious targets.

As the Outsource Officer you will act as a second line support for the Outsource Manager, taking responsibility for the team's day-to-day relationship with our outsource suppliers who are tasked with delivery of sector-beating supporter experiences. You will be committed to the ongoing improvement of the way we work, both in relation to internal processes and those carried out by our outsource partners. With a detailed knowledge of our paper appeal response handling and call handling process, you will act as point of contact for fundraisers managing appeals.

Candidates will be expected to have good communication and numeracy skills and a desire to provide continuously excellent service to our supporters. You will have a keen eye for detail, strong account management skills, and excellent problem solving skills.

If you would like more information, please download the recruitment pack ( Word 1318KB) or email jobs@wateraid.org. Please also fill out the 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: 16 September 2012

1st interviews: 21 September
2nd Interviews: w/c 24 September

Restricted Funding Project Lead

Salary: £49,344 to £55,857

Location: Vauxhall, London (with significant travel to Africa and Asia)

A dynamic and highly motivated finance professional is sought to lead transformational change. Reporting to the Head of Finance in London they will lead a project across 24 countries to implement and embed fundamental improvements to the way restricted funding is sourced and managed. This is a key project and a key role – success is essential for the organisation's ambitious growth plans.

The Project Lead will have overall responsibility for the project and will line manager one other senior professional. They will also mobilise and manage resources from UK and Country Programme teams to support the country roll out plan. They will work closely with finance and non-finance staff to introduce new technologies, processes and manage change.

The successful candidates will be results focused with a proven record of delivering against challenging objectives. They will be a qualified accountant with an in depth knowledge of managing restricted funding and complex accounting/reporting systems.

An excellent communicator, they will have a flexible approach and be able to work across cultures and build credibility at all levels of the organisation. They will have project experience, gained at a senior level, the ability to build effective working teams and have successfully implemented significant change.

If you would like more information please download a Recruitment Pack ( Word 1314KB) 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: 16 September
1st interviews: TBC
2nd Interviews: TBC

Technical Support Manager - Programme Support Unit

Salary: Starting from £42,795
Location: Vauxhall, London

Working within the Programme Support Unit (TSU) and in collaboration with the four Regional teams, you will be responsible for leading a continual support process to country programmes focused on learning, improvement and quality assurance. Your will initiate and lead programmes of monitoring, review and evaluation, research and capacity development carried out by teams drawn from within WaterAid, and involving external consultants and advisers.

You will also seek opportunities to influence WASH programme practice beyond WaterAid. You will preferably be a specialist in the areas of sanitation and hygiene.

With significant experience in international development, you will hold a postgraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification in a subject of close relevance to WASH, preferably sanitation and hygiene. You will have sound project management skills, coupled with experience of managing contracts and teams.

A confident communicator, you will have strong presentation skills and be experienced in effectively establishing, managing and maintaining networks. The ability to travel extensively is essential.

If you would like more information please download a Recruitment Pack ( Word 1312KB) 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: 23 September 2012
1st Interviews: W/C 15 October 2012
2nd Interviews: TBC

Clinical Legal Education Expert, Bahrain

The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) seeks a Clinical Legal Education Expert (CLEE), who will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and evaluating an in-country legal education program focused on human rights. S/he will be required to:

• Pilot a new human rights clinical legal education program;
• Assist with development of administration procedures and policies for clinics, legal clinic curriculum, teaching modules and syllabi, and clinical education methodology and pedagogy;
• Organize training for clinic faculty;
• Provide general organizational capacity development support to clinics;
• Assist the University of Bahrain to develop policies and processes for provision of legal clinics;
• Develop linkages between university clinics and the greater legal and civil society community or employment community;
• Develop internship and externship programs for law school students at public sector justice institutions and CSOs; and
• Assist clinics in developing support for community advocacy programs.

The CLEE will work with a dedicated Country Director. S/he will be based in Manama, Bahrain during fall 2012. A CLEE will also be required for the spring semester, starting January 2013. Specific dates and leave for the holidays are negotiable.

Qualifications

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• JD or foreign equivalent and 4 years of relevant experience in establishing and operating legal clinics;
• Experience teaching in law school or in a clinical legal education program required, as well as at least 3-5 years practical experience in participatory teaching methodologies, curriculum, and course development;
• Experience managing US Government donor-funded international legal reform or civil society programs; and
• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations preferred but not required.

Contact Details

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Email:

jobs@americanbar.org

Application Instructions

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To apply, please visit http://abanet.devhire.devex.com/jobs/325448. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are only able to follow up with candidates who are selected for interviews.

Senior Program Officer - Dignity for All

Freedom House
promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, effective advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, Nations in Transit, and Countries at the Crossroads. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.

Position Summary
The Senior Program Officer will assist in developing and managing all program aspects for sub-regional, regional or thematic portfolios with focus on LGBT rights to include strategic design, program design, oversight of program activities, monitoring and evaluation, financial management, fundraising, advocacy, outreach, staff supervision, and administration. This position will report to the Program Director.

Some Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and supervise all program aspects of multiple grants including work plan development, identifying consultants and sub-grantees, organizing trainings and other activities, monitoring and evaluation, budget management and reporting
• Monitor key developments in assigned region and/or thematic portfolio including elections, status of relevant legislation, and human rights abuses, report and present findings
• Manage program finances including analysis, budget monitoring and projections in full compliance with Freedom House and funder requirements
• Negotiate and write contracts, MOUs, letters of agreement, and other contractual documents for partners and vendors, and manage to ensure that the objectives and terms of agreements are met
• Manage proposal process and ensure complete, accurate and timely proposal submission
• Contribute to and participate in complex negotiations with bilateral and/or multilateral government agencies, donors or relevant audiences as authorized
• Develop effective professional relationships with partner organizations and assist them in increasing their capacity to meet objectives and more effectively implement programs as assigned
• Develop and maintain relationships with the donor and diplomatic community, congressional staff, partners and grantees, policy community, and other NGOs and think tanks
• Other related duties as assigned.

We offer great benefits including:

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

Qualified and Interested applicants

We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history and desired salary (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing 2012-093 SPO ECAF. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. without any restrictions need apply.

Legal Education Expert, Egypt (Pro Bono Legal Specialist)

The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) seeks a Legal Education Expert (LEE) to coordinate technical assistance to law schools, including training and other technical guidance. The LEE will provide technical assistance to an ABA ROLI supported legal clinic affiliated with an Egyptian university. The LEE will work with ABA ROLI’s Egypt Country Director. S/he will be based in Cairo, Egypt for 3 weeks, preferably beginning September 2012.

Qualifications

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Minimum 10 years experience as law school administrator, professor, clinical professor, or as a continuing legal education program manager or trainer, as well as at least 3-5 years practical experience in participatory teaching methodologies, curriculum, and course development.

Contact Details

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Email:

jobs@americanbar.org

Value Chain Finance Specialist, West Africa

We are currently seeking a Value Chain Finance Specialist for the anticipated Trade Hub and African Partners Network project in West Africa. The project will work toward the advancement of the regional integration agenda, particularly working with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The Value Chain Finance Specialist will contribute to program goals of improving trade facilitation in transit and customs; assisting with regional agricultural standards; working with regional competitiveness in staple crops; compliance with regional agricultural standards; increased use in financial products and services; increasing trade and competitiveness in select regional value chains, reducing barriers to regional and international trade and increasing trade between the U.S. and West Africa. The position is subject to contract award.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement activities that support and improve the demand and supply side of value chain finance to increase the competitiveness of selected value chains
• Collaborate with institutions in the financial sector engaged in agriculture lending to strengthen existing programs and provide support for new programs and products
• Establish linkages with leaders in West Africa’s financial sector and pursue opportunities where project support can improve their investments and operations in the agricultural sector
• Provide technical assistance to value chain actors to enhance existing, and launch new financial products and services
• Form strategic partnerships that expand the outreach of financial institutions to underserved markets, with a rural and agricultural focus
• Assess the impact of financial products, strategic partnerships and pilot efforts and make adjustments as needed
• Address obstacles to credit faced by women

Qualifications

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Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in business, finance, or related field
• At least seven years’ experience working in the commercial financial services sector; experience in agribusiness lending is a plus
• Proven understanding of best practices in MSME finance, including agricultural finance and credit delivered by value chain actors
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing new rural financial products, including experience with market research techniques, piloting new products, promoting strategic alliances and monitoring results
• Familiarity with a wide range of financial products and services, including agricultural loan products, leasing products, insurance products, mobile money platforms and services and savings products
• Demonstrated capacity in identifying and documenting key lessons and best practices of MSME and agricultural finance
• Experience working in West Africa or other African regions with comparable markets
• Advanced ability to use a personal computer and standard software packages (Microsoft word processing, spreadsheets, etc.) is required.
• Strong oral and written skills in English and French required.

Contact Details

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Contact:

ACDI/VOCA International Recruitment

Telephone:

202-000-0000

Email:

joinus@acdivoca.org

Market Information Systems (MIS) Director, West Africa

We are currently seeking a Market Information Systems (MIS) Director for the for the Trade Hub and African Partners Network project in West Africa. The project will work toward the advancement of the regional integration agenda, particularly working with the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS). The MIS Director will contribute to program goals of improving trade facilitation in transit and customs; assisting with regional agricultural standards; working with regional competitiveness in staple crops; compliance with regional agricultural standards; increased use in financial products and services; increasing trade and competitiveness in select regional value chains, reducing barriers to regional and international trade and increasing trade between the U.S. and Western Africa. The position is subject to contract award.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Trade Hub Network’s MIS program
• Develop a rigorous monitoring system of MIS to measure benefits to targeted users
• Conduct a reassessment of USAID/West Africa’s support for MIS and propose interventions for promoting regional trade and agricultural investments
• Undertake a market analysis of public and privately supplied MIS
• Conduct a market demand analysis for targeted value chain participants on uses and potential uses of MIS
• Work with technical experts to present options for improving the existing network of public and private MIS within West Africa
• Lead the MIS technical approach across multiple countries
• Contribute to annual work planning
• Establish and maintain a productive relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs and community groups for smooth implementation
• Work collaboratively with other project team members to ensure necessary program planning, development, resource availability and management activities function smoothly and efficiently

Qualifications

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area, such as business or computer science. Post-graduate degree preferred.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in designing and implementing MIS programs for social development programs.
• Significant experience designing and developing technology solutions to increase the impact of international development projects.
• Demonstrated project work experience with open source technology.
• Experience designing and managing web-based, database and mobile phone applications
• Demonstrated experience leading large MIS initiatives funded by international donor organizations preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
• Strong oral and written skills in English and French required.

Contact Details

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Contact:

ACDI/VOCA International Recruitment

Telephone:

202-000-0000

Email:

joinus@acdivoca.org

Application Instructions

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Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556D361D43515B7E59192F775618680662774B. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, West Africa

We are currently seeking Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer for the for the Trade Hub and African Partners Network project in West Africa. The project will work toward the advancement of the regional integration agenda, particularly working with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will contribute to program goals of improving trade facilitation in transit and customs; assisting with regional agricultural standards; working with regional competitiveness in staple crops; compliance with regional agricultural standards; increased use in financial products and services; increasing trade and competitiveness in select regional value chains, reducing barriers to regional and international trade and increasing trade between the U.S. and Western Africa. In addition to demonstrating extensive knowledge of agriculture and value chain development, the successful candidate must possess advanced skills in complex project management and strategic planning. The position is subject to contract award.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in guiding the technical direction of the M&E approach and strategy
• Oversee and coordinate work related to monitoring and evaluation activities of the West Africa Trade Hub and African Partners Network project
• Perform routine monitoring of program activities
• Conduct baseline analyses, mid-term, final evaluation assessments
• Conduct special studies or reports as determined necessary by program progress
• Prepare and conduct trainings on monitoring and evaluation topics for staff and beneficiaries
• Collaborate with other trainers to ensure M&E is utilized and managed properly
• Ensure compliance with ACDI/VOCA’s corporate M&E systems
• Coordinate M&E activities with local and international partners

Qualifications

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Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in sociology, statistics, international relations or other relevant field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in international development and developing, implementing and managing M&E systems in similar projects
• Proven experience and skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods, survey design and implementation, statistical data analysis required
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• Experience with USAID-funded projects is preferred
• Fluency in English and French, written and spoken, is required

Contact Details

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Contact:

ACDI/VOCA International Recruitment

Telephone:

202-000-0000

Email:

joinus@acdivoca.org

Application Instructions

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Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556C361D43515B7E59192F775618680562774B. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

Gender Specialist, West Africa

We are currently seeking a Gender Specialist for the for the Trade Hub and African Partners Network project in West Africa. The project will work toward the advancement of the regional integration agenda, particularly working with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The Gender Specialist will contribute to program goals of improving trade facilitation in transit and customs; assisting with regional agricultural standards; working with regional competitiveness in staple crops; compliance with regional agricultural standards; increased use in financial products and services; increasing trade and competitiveness in select regional value chains, reducing barriers to regional and international trade and increasing trade between the U.S. and Western Africa. The Gender Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that program design and interventions address gender disparities in the region. The position is subject to contract award.

Responsibilities:

• Assess program design and operations to integrate gender into all phases of the program cycle, including in staple food, livestock, and value-added value chains
• Promote gender equity in access to program inputs, outputs and outcomes
• Ensure the capture of gender-specific inputs, outputs and outcomes of the program
• Ensure the program meets the strategic and practical needs of women and men
• Identify programmatic and operational constraints and corresponding opportunities for gender integration, gender equity and gender sensitivity in the program organizational structure, design and operations.
• Develop a gender integration plan with specific and practical recommendations on integrating gender in the organizational structure, program design and operations.
• Address gender integration in all project components, objectives and organizational departments
• Lead internal gender trainings for project staff

Qualifications

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Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in sociology, anthropology, gender relations or other relevant degree
• Minimum five years of work experience providing gender audit and/or gender program analysis and gender targeted support on development projects
• Demonstrated understanding of gender relationships within the region is required
• Proven skills in developing and conducting trainings
• Proven skills in designing and conducting interviews and focus groups
• Strong verbal and writing skills in English and French required
• Experience working in West Africa or other African regions with comparable markets
• Advanced ability to use a personal computer and standard software packages (Microsoft word processing, spreadsheets, etc.) is required.

Contact Details

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Contact:

ACDI/VOCA International Recruitment

Telephone:

202-000-0000

Email:

joinus@acdivoca.org

Application Instructions

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Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55569361D43515B7E59192F77561D6C0162774B. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.