Program Manager - Abhkazia

Organization: World Vision

Website: WVI

Title: Program Manager - Abhkazia

Location: Abkhazia, Sukhumi, Georgia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

To provide overall leadership and management to the Abkhazia Program of World Vision Georgia through strategic planning, funding acquisition, design, implementation, management, local capacity building and monitoring of all program activities and strategies in order to ensure its integration and coordination with other projects and departments. Serve as a primary representative of the organization with local and international stakeholders in Abkhazia.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Manage and coordinate, the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of all WVI projects in Abkhazia, including staff development and financial resources management.
* Ensure coordination of the Abkhazia program with other WVG departments.
* Represent World Vision to government ministries, UN agencies, major donors, and other INGOs.
* Ensure that projects maintain adequate funding through proposal writing and liaise with major donors.
* Maintain and development knowledge-management system, ensuring evaluation findings are adequately documented and integrated into operations
* Prepare narrative reports for major donors, and other stakeholders as required.
* Ensure the safety and security of staff and visitors, in accordance with the WV security manual and Abkhazia program security plan
* Organize and facilitate field visits for external management staff and donor representatives. 

Qualifications:

* A university degree in social sciences, economics, development or related field is required. A master degree in a related field is preferred.
* At least 5 years of professional experience in project/program management, preferable in the field of micro-economic development.
* Requires good cross-cultural understanding and communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
* Must be able to communicate ideas within and outside of World Vision, with local government authorities, with major donors, other NGOs and UN agencies.
* Willing to travel extensively within Abkhazia and to/from Tbilisi.
* Familiarity with European Union grant regulations, Russian language skills strongly preferred.
* Requires good computer and writing skills. Fluency in English, spoken and written.
* Requires good cross-cultural understanding and communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
* Willing to travel extensively within Abkhazia and to/from Tbilisi.
* Honesty and strong commitment to WV principles.  

To Apply: Apply here by October 25, 2010


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Program Manager - Market Alliances Against Poverty

Organization:  Mercy Corps

Website:  Mercy Corps

Title: Program Manager - Market Alliances Against Poverty

Location: Marneuli or Tbilisi, Georgia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The Program Manager (PM) has the supervisory responsibility for the Alliances KK Program and is responsible for management, vision and leadership of the program.  The Alliances team will comprise intervention portfolio managers which are supported by technical advisors and support staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Vision, Leadership and Strategy
Commitment to Quality Program and Staff Development
Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation
Representation & Diplomacy
Fiscal, Compliance Management and Accountability
Organizational Learning 
Accountability to Beneficiaries


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for all international and national staff working under the Alliances program.

Qualifications:
BA/S in agriculture and/or agribusiness; MA/S in related field preferred.

Extensive experience in developing agricultural markets and value chains.

Demonstrated knowledge, experience and familiarity with the Making Markets Work for the Poor approach required.
Knowledge and experience in disaster risk reduction, gender and governance as transversal themes in market development projects.

Entrepreneurial spirit, adaptability and an ability to think creatively around market development problems.

Excellent communication skills.

Preference given to candidates with experience in the region.

Fluency in written and oral English required; preference given to candidates with local language skills.


To Apply: Apply here


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Program Director - Russian Federation

Organization: World Vision

Website: WVI

Title: Program Director - Russian Federation

Location: Ingushetia, Russia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

* Strategically lead, develop and direct the implementation of all aspects of World Vision Russian Federation Ministry as an effective member of the Partnership in line with Twin Citizenship principles to ensure high Ministry quality and high impact in the field; Be accountable for all of aspects of WV’s work in the country.
* Ensure that WV’s ministry is directly contributing to the sustained well-being of children and the fulfillment of their rights within families and communities.
* Represent WV to all donors, project partners, other WV Partnership offices and divisions, local government, church representatives and non-governmental organizations serving according to given Power of Attorney.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership and Management of Zonal Office:
* Promote WV’s Vision, Mission, Core Values and key Partnership Standards and practices among staff and partners and ensure these are the foundation of the office strategy and work;
Ensure capable staff are available to implement office strategy and operational plans;
* Lead and manage the team to facilitate a high performance culture, open trustworthy relationships and integrity;
* Promote a culture of learning and development, employee engagement and good stewardship of human capital in the office;
* Ensure implementation and compliance to Partnership Performance Management Standards and Principles, while seeking to implement Performance Management guidelines; Champion the office and leadership team in the proper implementation of Performance Evaluations on annual basis for the whole organization;
* Support initiatives for staff care and well-being, both for international and local employees;
* Ensure excellent standards in the management of the human, financial, capital and technical resources of the organization, which includes inspiring and maintaining high standards of work and clear accountability to stakeholders;
* Visit projects frequently to encourage, build relationships, and support WV programs;

Ministry Performance:
* Ensure high ministry quality and impact with office achieving planned annual targets at all stages of the LEAP cycle on a sustainable basis;
* Ensure the highest standards of quality and accountability through compliance with World Vision policies and standards and international standards for emergency response, disaster mitigation, rehabilitation and development;
* Ensure all project proposals, reports, integrated audits, and ministry evaluations are reviewed at proper levels within the office and appropriate actions are implemented, to ensure impact, accountability, and compliance;
* Ensure measurable improvement in the well-being of children is achieved as evidenced by achieving targeted improvement in the Child Well-Being Outcomes.
* Ensure that a national monitoring & evaluation strategy based on technical and managerial indicators exists and is implemented;
* Ensure accountability for the implementation of effective ministry to all key stakeholders. Ensure a relevant, timely and accurate flow of management and operational reports according to program objectives and standards and to meet reporting standards of partners, the Regional and Partnership offices (as specified in the Covenant of Partnership) and local partners;

Advocacy and Representation
* Represent WV and build strategic alliances with the government of Russian Federation, the MEER office, donor agencies, WV Partnership, nongovernmental agencies, churches and media;
* Ensure development and implementation of an advocacy strategy for the context, promoting justice and challenging unfair structures that oppress those in need; Ensure WV is positioned as a leading NGO in promoting the well-being/ rights of children in Russian Federation;
* Strengthen awareness of WV’s program both within and external to the WV Partnership;
* Ensure that the WV brand is respected within the country and office operations nor staff harm it;
* Provide leadership, strategic direction and support to the team for developing and implementing excellent donor experience and acquisition of Ministry funds
* Identify new opportunities and forge alliances that lead to optimization of all resources;

Financial Management and Financial and Operational Audit Compliance
* Ensure efficient/ effective organizational practices resulting in acceptable financial/operational audit scores;
* Ensure action to resolve any audit findings in a timely manner; reporting same;
* Ensure timely and complete submission of financial reports;
* Ensure strong operational compliance through timeliness and completeness of program/project reports;
* Provide direction for integrating private and public funds to maximize results and respond to community needs in most effective and efficient way;
* Manage overall financial integrity of the program to WV Support Offices, donors, the government and other stakeholders;
* Provide overall strategic leadership and initiative for identifying and securing financial resources to support the program;

Safety and Security, Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness
* Develop and maintain capacity to respond to natural and man-made emergencies;
* Maintain, and regularly review security and safety plans and protocols (security manual, evacuation plan, Disaster Preparedness Plan, and risk assessments) and ensure understanding and compliance by all staff and visitors;
* Oversee relief efforts, as and when they arise and work in partnership with response teams. Build in-country relief response capacity to ensure adequate disaster management and response;
* Liaise with other international organizations to collect information about the security environment and, where appropriate, discuss joint responses to security threats;
* Ensure staff safety and orient staff to the management of potential risks related to operation within restricted religious context.

Compliance and Country Legal environment
* Ensure the office complies to local legal requirements and standards;
* In coordination with WVI legal and local representation. represent WVRF in legal matters/court actions as required
* Ensure and oversee proper mechanisms for Child Protection and other WVI Standards and Principles implementation;
* Ensure that the entity functions in a complementary, cohesive manner where the principles of twin citizenship guide the contribution made to the Partnership and the use of WV Partnership resources;

Spiritual Leadership
* Ensure that office leadership is capable to work in interfaith contexts and is familiar with World Vision’s commitments;
* Participate and lead regular devotional meetings; 

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in management or social sciences (advanced degree is preferred);
* Proven leadership (people) and management skills;
* Proven visionary and strategy abilities
* Ability to work under pressure and make key decisions that impact the safety and wellbeing of WV staff
* Good knowledge of financial management and accounting principles
* Fluency in English
* Proven skills in negotiation and ability to handle multiple demands from many stakeholders (networking)
* Cross Cultural skills - Good understanding of country political, social-economic and cultural context; Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible world view, emotional maturity and physical stamina
* Significant management/leadership experience
* Experience in managing integrated Relief/Development and Advocacy programs
* Proven experience in overseeing large Government grants, major private donors and/or complex multi sectorial operations
* Strong team building and coaching experience
* Exposure to conflict and post-conflict contexts  

To Apply: Apply here by October 13, 2010


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Program Assistant, Asia/Eastern Europe

Organization: Population Services International

Website: PSI

Title: Program Assistant, Asia/Eastern Europe

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
PSI seeks a Program Assistant (PA) to support program management functions in the Asia/Eastern Europe (EE) division. The PA will have wide-ranging responsibilities and work with PSI staff at all levels both in Washington and overseas. The position requires flexibility and willingness to assume varied duties and projects with an emphasis on administrative tasks for specific PSI platforms in Asia/EE. This position is based in Washington, D.C. and reports to the Program Managers and Regional Director for Asia/EE.

Responsibilities:
The PA is responsible for providing administrative support to the staff of the Asia /EE region, ensuring smooth and timely flow of work. Additionally, the Program Assistant duties may include some backstopping responsibilities for specific PSI platforms in Asia/EE.

• Track and analyze budget and performance data
• Coordinate procurement and logistics of services and payments
• Assist in the review of contractual documents and/or program budgets
• Prepare and/or edit presentations, proposals, and reports for Asia/EE
• Assist with travel arrangements for Asia/EE staff including: helping to secure visas for urgent travel, making hotel reservations and airport pick-up for visitors to D.C.
• Advise capacity building, development, and strategic issues as necessary
• Collect, maintain and distribute information and reference materials for Asia/EE country programs
• Maintaining the existing departmental information management system of filing, classifying, and tracking country-specific documentation and design innovative ways to manage knowledge and information tracking needs, including compilation of selected metrics
• Research selected topics, particularly health, marketing, or communications topics for Asia/EE
• Supervise and direct work flow of Asia/EE intern
• Assist new business development by identifying new project and product opportunities, designing new projects and writing proposals
• Manage communications with overseas staff, administrative follow-up
• Fulfill other programmatic and administrative functions as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 2 years experience working in a fast paced office environment
• Advanced computer skills (MS Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with special attention to detail and timeliness
• Proficiency in a foreign language.

To Apply: Apply here


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Program Associate, EPD

Organization: IREX

Website: IREX

Title:  Program Associate, EPD

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

IREX seeks　an entry-level　program associate　for its Education Programs Division　to provide support　to international education, basic education, and youth development programs in Eastern Europe, Eurasia, and Asia.

• Provide administrative and logistical support to international education, basic education, and youth development programs.
• Coordinate and track small grants review, awards, payment, and reporting processes.
• Track a wide range of information and data, maintaining accuracy and completeness.
• Process and maintain financial records.
• Assist with proposal development.

Qualifications:

• Experience with, and an interest in, international education and exchange, basic education development, community development, and/or youth development;
• Experience in project management and/or new business development preferred;
• International study, work, or living experience;
• An excellent team player coupled with the ability to work independently;
• Experience in and knowledge of Eastern Europe, Eurasia, or Asia preferred;
• Knowledge of relevant regional languages;　
• Excellent communication and organizational skills;　
• Excellent attention to detail; and
• Strong computer skills, including Excel.

To Apply: Apply here by October 15, 2010. 


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Federal Govt:: Statistical Clerk (Bilingual Telephone Interviewer)

Organization:Department of Commerce - Bureau of the Census

Website: DoC

Title: Statistical Clerk (Bilingual Telephone Interviewer)

Location: Clark & Floyd Counties, IN

Compensation: $13.41 - $17.43 hourly

Description:

This position is located in the Jeffersonville Telephone Center (JTC), at the National Processing Center (NPC), which has as its function telephone interviewing activities. Incumbent interacts with respondents in English and a second language; communicates orally and in writing in English and a foreign language; performs telephone interviews for a wide variety of surveys; receives extensive training on the assigned surveys, interviewing techniques, and computer terminal operations techniques; telephones respondents and explains the purpose of the survey or census in order to gain cooperation; obtains and records the data on a questionaire or computer; assures accurate and complete answers to all questions insofar as possible; in addition to calling previously interviewed households, the incumbent may conduct "cold contact" interview; this involves dialing a number selected randomly by the computer, gaining the cooperation of, and conducting the interview with respondents who have had no advanced notice; contacts previous refusals to persuade the individual to cooperate by providing a thorough explanation of the confidentiality and uses of the survey data; may be required to conduct telephone research activities to obtain current status of address, location of sample person, occupant information, and identification of respondent telephone numbers; and as required, reviews information for completeness, edits or otherwise assists in clerical processing and/or data entry.

 

Qualifications:
You qualify at the grade 04 level if you meet the basic requirements and possess 52 weeks of general experience.  General experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work
that indicates the ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position.  Examples of other work include cashier, customer service positions, and trade positions where completing paperwork is a regular and recurring part of the job.

Education Substitution for general experience:  Successful completion of two full years of study above the high school level in an accredited college, university or business, secretarial, or technical school may be substituted for the required general experience.  Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet the required experience qualifications.  TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE CLOSING DATE.

Selective Factor: Applicants must be proficient in English and another language including, but not limited to, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russian, or Vietnamese.  Please specify on your application the language for which you are applying.  An applicant must be able to converse, read, write and translate to and from English and another language.  A work sample will be conducted to measure these proficiences.  Applicants will be contacted to schedule this work sample.

To Apply: Apply here by December 31, 2010


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TSF Director

Organization:AIDS Foundation East West

Website: AFEW

Title: TSF Director

Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

The TSF EECA Director will be responsible for the overall management of the TSF. Key
responsibilities will include:

• Planning and implementation of TSF operations based on regional and country specificities, needs and priority areas;
• Promotion and marketing of TSF Services to potential clients and country partners;
• Oversight of the TSF budget and programme expenditure;
• Supervision of a well-designed, user-friendly and well-maintained database of consultants;
• Management and guidance of the TSF team (8 staff members);
• Ensuring the development and effective implementation of systems for assessing and monitoring the quality of technical support services;
• Planning and implementation of capacity development of country partners to manage technical assistance effectively;
• Planning and implement of effective support to Global Fund grantees;
• Ensuring collaboration with other technical support providers;
• Responsibility for meeting the reporting requirements, including financial and audit reporting.

 Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing a business plan
• Advanced degree in a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with regional or international
  organisations in the area of AIDS and or development
• Extensive management experience
• Working knowledge of the Eastern European and Central Asia region
• Good understanding of the HIV epidemic in the region
• Established contacts and networking in the region
• Experience and understanding of consultancy management and marketing
• High level interpersonal and negotiation skills and ability to lead a team.

To Apply:
Please send your resume to:
Anke van Dam, Director of Programmes & Operations, AIDS Foundation East-West
(AFEW), anke_van_dam(at)afew.org

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