Human and institutional capacity development manager

Organization: Chemonics International

Website: Chemonics

Title:  Human and institutional capacity development manager

Location: Kyrgyzstan 

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
Chemonics seeks a human and institutional capacity development (HICD) manager for the anticipated USAID Economic Policy Reform project in Kyrgyzstan, which aims to improve the macro- and microeconomic environment to support the growth of the economy and increase human and institutional capacity development of selected government agencies and private-sector organizations. The project will build capacity to develop strategic economic policy reforms, analyze approaches to reform, and implement reforms effectively. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. The HICD manager will assist with project management, including grants and subcontracts, and will work with public- and private-sector organizations to build capacity in financial and information systems management, human resources, and communication systems.  

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in economics, finance, or other relevant field
• Eight years experience in institutional capacity development using the HICD or related models
• Familiarity with the HICD model, including modern financial management, human resources, information systems management, and communications strategies
• Demonstrated experience managing grants and subcontracts on USAID-funded projects
• Proven experience assessing, consulting on, and improving the capacity of public- and private-sector organizations in a developing context
• Demonstrated success in creating and implementing management and capacity building solutions, and achieving measurable results in development projects
• Central Asia experience preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Russian strongly preferred

 

To Apply:
Send electronic submissions to KyrgyzstanCOP@chemonics.com by August 27, 2011. Please submit a cover letter and CV. Please place "HICD manager" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please.

Finalists will be contacted.  

Tajikistan TSEP Agriculture Value Chain Internship

Organization:  Mercy Corps

Website:  Mercy Corps

Title: Agriculture Value Chain Intern

Location: Shaartuz, Tajikistan

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The intern will be responsible for helping to implement and monitor the agricultural value chain component of the Tajikistan Stability Enhancement Program (TSEP). The program is developing high impact value chains in each of its three operating areas (Garm, Shaartuz and Khujand). The program is building the capacity of farmers, producer groups and other value chain actors through technical support, targeted vouchers or small grants and development of improved market linkages and market based service provision for small hold farmers. The program is improving links within the value chain through agricultural fairs and improved access to financial services. 

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree preferred (complete or in progress) in an Agriculture or Business-related field
• Knowledge of agricultural value chain theory and its application
• Knowledge and experience with surveying and data collection, quantitative and qualitative analysis and related statistical procedures
• Experience with MIS/GIS systems helpful
• Experience with the development of agricultural enterprises (preferred)
• Experience living in a developing country
• Knowledge of Russian, Tajik, Farsi or Uzbek would be helpful but is not required

To Apply: Apply here

Europe and Eurasia archivist intern

Organization: Chemonics International

Website: Chemonics

Title:  Europe and Eurasia archivist intern

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
Chemonics seeks an archivist intern to support information management within our Europe and Eurasia division.  The position is part-time and requires 20 hours per week, starting in September 2011. We seek individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Responsibilities include: organize and manage all hard copy and electronic project records following project closeout, classify and document project file archives, and support international project management and proposal development activities. 

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an academic program to obtain an undergraduate degree
• Minimum one year of administrative experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience with data entry, filing, and record maintenance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work both independently and in a team setting
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

To Apply:
Send electronic submissions to EEArchiving@chemonics.com by August 25, 2011. No telephone inquiries, please.

Finalists will be contacted.