COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE
NEW DELHI, INDIA
The Asia Foundation is seeking a Country Representative to work in its New Delhi,
India office. The Country Representative (CR) is the senior-most Foundation employee
in India and accountable for all Foundation programs, operations and external relations
in accordance with Foundation strategies and policy guidelines. S/he provides overall
leadership and is responsible for managing all aspects of the Foundation's work in
India, including fiscal management, grant management, administration, and security;
the direction, supervision, and evaluation of employees; fundraising and the
diversification of donor support; the design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and
reporting of country and regional program activities. In addition, the Country
Representative represents
The Asia Foundation with host government, donors, partner
agencies, diplomatic missions, national and international institutions, regional entities,
and the media. S/he works with other Asia Foundation country offices and program
units to advance the organization's regional strategies in South Asia. More specifically,
the Country Representative is in frequent contact with CRs in other Foundation field
offices in South Asia. The County Representative will actively explore potential for
regional programming and, as opportunities arise, engage with other Foundation offices
and teams to develop and lead this work. The position is on a 3-year contract which
may be extended based on mutual agreement. As with all positions at The Asia
Foundation employment is at "will." REQUIREMENTS: Experience: Minimum ten
years of progressively responsible professional experience, or the equivalent, in
international development or foreign affairs in Asia with private, public, bi-lateral or
multi-lateral development institutions and non-profit organizations. Established
experience in managing donor-funded programs while adding value to those programs
through technical expertise. Proven intellectual leadership in program design,
participation, and evaluation of impact of international-donor-funded projects.
Established government and non-government networks in India as well as across the
countries of South Asia, with demonstrated ability to convene government and civil
society stakeholders. Demonstrated track record in fundraising for nongovernmental
organizations. Previous experience in developing a vision for country and/or regional
programming, and building partnerships to carry out that vision. Strong experience in
office and program budget management. Minimum of five years of professional
experience in India or South Asia. Language proficiency in Hindi, other Indian
language, or other South Asian language. Education: Master's or Doctorate degree in a
relevant field, such as political science, law, public policy, public administration,
international development, economics, foreign affairs or Asian Studies. Technical
expertise in one or more of the following areas: trans-border trade; environmental
governance, including trans-boundary water management; local governance; urban
governance; women's rights; economic empowerment. Skills: Excellent management
skills and experience with supervision of multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural teams.
Entrepreneurial skills in identifying and mobilizing support for organizational priorities.
Ability to work effectively within and across diverse sectors including government,
civil society, business, media, and academia. Solid experience and proven success in
budget and financial management. Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking skills.
Preferred: Experience or familiarity with programs of The Asia Foundation. Track
record of fundraising in India and a network of corporate contacts. TO APPLY: The
Asia Foundation offers excellent benefits and salary commensurate with experience. To
apply please submit your application directly by visiting our website at
www.asiafoundation.org/about/employment/ and selecting "Regular Employment."
Please place your cover letter and resume in one document and submit it as an
attachment. We will only consider applicants who apply online and provide a cover
letter along with their resume. In addition, to be considered an applicant must submit
their application prior to the deadline of 5:00 PM PST on March 14, 2014. The Asia
Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V. No phone calls, please.
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TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS, CIVIL SOCIETY
CAMBODIA
Chemonics seeks technical and administrative specialists for the anticipated USAID-
funded Civil Society Support Contract (CSSC) in Cambodia to strengthen civil society
organizations (CSOs) to better serve citizens and their government. The project will
provide administrative and program support to USAID/Cambodia for management of
CSO grantees; strengthen organizational capacity of CSOs through training, technical
assistance, and mentoring; administer a grants portfolio; and develop and manage a
legal defense fund. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a
difference in the lives of people. Qualified Cambodian candidates are encouraged to
apply for the following positions: Civil society capacity development manager and
specialist; Grants program manager and grants specialist; Legal aid manager and
specialist; Monitoring and evaluation manager; Finance and administration manager.
QUALIFICATIONS: University degree in a relevant field required; advanced degree
preferred; Minimum three years of professional experience for specialist positions and
minimum five years of professional experience for manager positions; Experience
working with international donor-funded projects, preferably USAID; Familiarity with
the political, social, and cultural context in Cambodia; Excellent written and oral
English; Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity. TO APPLY: Send
electronic submissions to ChemonicsCivilSocietyCambodia@gmail.com by March 7,
2014. 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 "Technical Specialists -
CSSC" 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. Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/pdnfzg8
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INFORMATION AND REPORTING MANAGER
LIBYA
Chemonics seeks an information and reporting manager (IRM) for the USAID/Office of
Transition Initiatives (OTI)-funded Libya Transition Initiative (LTI). LTI supports the
transition from the Qadhafi regime to a free and democratic Libya by supporting civil
society, strengthening local and independent media outlets, and assisting the interim
government. Working under the broad supervision of the USAID/OTI country
representative and LTI chief of party, the IRM will need to exert an important degree of
independent judgment and initiative and be expected to collaborate and coordinate with
all members of the team. S/he will play a key role in the information capturing and
reporting of program activities. The IRM will report directly to the chief of party. The
IRM will also lead the project's communications and reporting activities, mentor
members of the information management team, and, at least initially, supervise the
information reporting officer and information technology/ database manager. We are
looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of
people around the world. Responsibilities include: Utilize the information in the
database and information from monitoring and evaluation reports in the field to compile
appropriate reporting on program status and impact, including success stories,
snapshots, press releases, weekly reports, quarterly reports, annual reports, and ad hoc
reports on how the program responds to particular issues; Oversee the management of
the USAID/OTI Activity Tracking Database, including supervision of data entry,
hardware program upgrades, and database submissions to USAID/OTI; Ensure that the
database complies with USAID/OTI's database standards; customization and
localization of the USAID/OTI database may include adaptation to this program of the
database already employed by USAID/OTI for its current program in Libya; Ensure
database accuracy, consistency and completeness, and generate database reports and
other printouts as directed by USAID/OTI; Ensure that monitoring and relevant
reporting are taking place in appropriate sections of the database at each stage of project
development, implementation, and closeout; Capture relevant documents, photos, and
other material per USAID/OTI guidance, and develop guidance and training for staff on
systems and procedures; Maintain, and possibly develop, clusters in the database based
upon the needs of the activities and project, while making necessary recommendations
to the chief of party and OTI; Collaborate with potential short-term technical assistance
focused on media and communications; Develop relationships with local media that can
be used to maximize coverage and promotion of activities if necessary; Develop strong
mapping capacity and capabilities for LTI that can help inform context analysis,
program design, strategy decision-making, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation in
consultation with OTI and the chief of party. GIS mapping support will be provided
through OTI in Washington, D.C.; Oversee creative and effective ways to improve
program communications; Manage one to two staff members and provide support to the
regional offices for better reporting and management; Perform other tasks as assigned
by supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required;
advanced degree preferred; Experience and/or good understanding of donor
organizations, preferably USAID and OTI; Minimum of two years of experience in the
analysis and reporting on program impact and implementation is highly desirable;
Knowledge of Libyan social and political structures at the national, regional, and local
levels is highly desirable. Analytical ability and understanding of the political context
in Libya and/or transition environments; Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) required; understanding of geospatial mapping
concepts is preferred; Good interpersonal and communication skills are required, as is
the ability to organize the workload; candidates should expect to work with Libyans
from all backgrounds to implement program objectives and should have a positive
attitude toward supporting transitional political processes in which all Libyans are
welcome to participate; Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to
prioritize multiple work assignments in an extremely fast-paced environment, to meet
deadlines, and to exercise good, professional judgment that communicates the
established message of LTI; Must be able to obtain a Libyan visa; Employee will be
required to travel, sometimes extensively, within Libya; Demonstrated leadership,
versatility, and integrity; Fluency in written and spoken English and high capacity in
written and spoken Arabic preferred; candidates that speak/ write English equivalent to
competence level 2/2 (Foreign Services Institute) are required for this position. TO
APPLY: Please submit a CV, cover letter, references, and three writing samples with
the position title in the subject line to LTIRecruitment@chemonics.com by February 28,
2014. 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
"Information and reporting manager - LTI" 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. Apply Here:
http://www.Click2Apply.net/t85swwk
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LABOR MARKET SPECIALIST
THAILAND
Chemonics seeks a labor market specialist for an anticipated five-year USAID project in
the Lower Mekong sub-region to strengthen the skills of 20,000 current and future
workers in science, technology, engineering, math, accounting, and tourism
(STEM+AT) sectors. Working with vocational training centers and higher education
institutions in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar, this project will
enhance ASEAN's ability to improve economic integration and global competitiveness
through human resource development and access to quality education. This position is
based in Bangkok. The successful candidate will be a seasoned economist with a sound
understanding of employment as a key driver of inclusive growth and social protection.
This person will have previous experience collecting and analyzing labor market
information from across the Lower Mekong sub-region to inform programming and
policy development, as well as previous experience consulting for higher education and
vocational training institutions. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for
making a difference in the lives of people around the world. QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced degree in economics or a related field required; Minimum of eight years of
experience in economic and policy analysis, focused primarily on workforce metrics
and the ASEAN labor market; Experience developing compelling and informative
knowledge products and presentations about labor market trends based on systematic
quantitative and qualitative data gathering; Experience consulting for universities and/or
vocational centers on labor market trends and job placement; Readily accessible
network of contacts in ASEAN, regional governments, and the private sector;
Experience conducting gender analyses of social and economic policies, and the
legislative framework and laws governing labor markets; Professional fluency in written
and oral English and Thai required; knowledge of other sub-regional languages
preferred. TO APPLY: Send electronic submissions to
rdmacometrecruit@chemonics.com. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please include the name of the
position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/p6ykstz
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CHIEF OF PARTY
PHILIPPINES
Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated USAID-funded Strengthening
Urban Governance for Economic Development Program (SURGE) in the Philippines.
The program aims to assist secondary cities to become engines for growth and
innovation. It will improve capacity in urban development (land-use and infrastructure
planning, climate resilience, and disaster risk reduction); promote local economic
development (revenue generation and management, streamlining business and property
registration, business support and investment facilitation, and public-private
partnerships for local infrastructure); and strengthen connections between urban and
rural areas (policies, connectivity, information flows, supply chain linkages, and other
arrangements to increase flow of goods and services and coordination). We are looking
for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around
the world. Responsibilities include: Provide overall project leadership, management,
and technical direction, including creating and implementing a strategic, long-term
programmatic vision. Serve as the program's primary liaison with USAID, government
counterparts, and local partners. Manage and supervise program personnel and
subcontractors. Ensure program assistance is technically sound and appropriate.
Oversee work planning, performance management, and strategic communications.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in international
public policy, urban planning, business administration, or other related area required.
Minimum 10 years of senior-level experience designing, implementing, and managing
urban development and local economic development programs similar in scope to
SURGE in the Philippines or similar setting. Extensive experience working in
Southeast Asia required; experience in the Philippines strongly preferred. Proven
ability to interact with host-country government counterparts, the private sector, and
international donor agencies required; experience working with USAID strongly
preferred. Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills. Demonstrated
leadership, versatility, and integrity. English fluency required; Tagalog proficiency
preferred. TO APPLY: Send electronic submissions to
PhilippinesSURGECOP@chemonics.com by March 12, 2014. 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 "SURGE - Chief of Party" 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. Apply Here:
http://www.Click2Apply.net/cn8scbj
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COUNTRY DIRECTOR
BATTAMBANG, CAMBODIA
Children's Future International is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as
Country Director in Cambodia. This individual will sustain and improve
comprehensive services that serve more than 230 students in rural Cambodia. This
unique position will give one individual the opportunity to lead the transformation of
the lives of some of the resource poorest and vulnerable children in the developing
world. Children's Future International's Country Director is responsible for the
management and ongoing development of Children's Future International's programs in
Cambodia. In addition, Children's Future International's Country Director is
responsible for ensuring that all operations are aligned with the mission, strategic plan,
and work plan approved by Children's Future International's Board of Directors, as
well as that all activities adhere to Cambodian laws and policies. Children's Future
International's Country Director will ensure that all efforts within Children's Future
International's four program areas (Well-being, Education, Community Outreach and
Capacity Building) are integrated and continuously improved (see
www.childrensfuture.org for more information about program areas). The Country
Director will also be responsible for organizational expansion in Cambodia, including
but not limited to activities such as: formation and maintenance of strategic partnerships
with key local and international entities, ongoing internal capacity building to ensure
Cambodian management and leadership, and integration of models that decrease donor
dependence and increase financial sustainability. REQUIRES: A minimum of five (5)
years of organizational management experience. Extensive experience working in the
area of children's rights or vulnerable children and youth, strongly preferred.
Experience working/ living in Cambodia, preferred. Excellent written and verbal
English. Fluency in verbal and written Khmer, preferred. Knowledge of Cambodian
culture, traditions, business etiquette, urban and rural ways of life, strongly preferred.
Willingness and ability to adapt to local culture and customs, required. Demonstrated
experience with capacity building of program managers. A Master's degree in program
management, international relations, human rights, or a related field or equivalent
professional experience, preferred. TO APPLY: for the Country Director position,
please email the following to jobs@childrensfuture.org with "COUNTRY DIRECTOR"
as the subject line: Cover letter with salary requirements; Resume or curriculum vitae;
Response of 750 words or less to the following prompt: What are the three biggest
challenges that the Children's Future International Country Director may face?
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SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR
BALTIMORE, MD
Lutheran World Relief has posted an opening for a Senior Policy Advisor who leads
and manages the implementation of work that seeks to fulfill LWR's public policy
goals. REQUIRES: Master's degree in related field (International Relations, Political
Science, Regional Studies, Public Policy). At least 3 years' experience analyzing
policy, designing and implementing policy initiatives related to international issues.
Demonstrated experience and familiarity with US Federal Legislative processes and
foreign assistance funding processes. Demonstrated connections to key legislative
offices, relevant federal agencies, and US-based advocacy networks and organizations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills. For more information and to apply
visit www.lwr.org/jobs/index.asp.
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SAFETY AND SECURITY MANAGER
ANTAKYA, TURKEY
CARE is currently seeking a Safety and Security Manager (Turkey). The Safety and
Security Manager (Turkey) is responsible for maintaining oversight of operational
safety and security issues and implementing CARE safety protocols and procedures
across CARE's field and program locations as they relate to CARE'S Syrian emergency
response. This position is based in Turkey, with a significant period of time spent
visiting field locations and providing support to other members of CARE's Emergency
Response Team. Whilst supporting the overarching mission objective of the CARE
Safety and Security Unit, providing the safest possible working environments for CARE
field staff, the Safety and Security Manager (Turkey) will, through sound risk and threat
analysis, consistent implementation of SOPs and contingency plans, work with staff,
partners, communities and counterparts to reduce operational security risks to the lowest
possible level. Supporting this aim, the Safety and Security Manager (Turkey) will be
responsible for; supervising the daily access of staff to Emergency program areas, the
provision of routine and timely assessments and incident reports to the Regional Safety
and Security Manager and the Country Representative. The Safety and Security
Manager (Turkey) will coordinate with CARE's Emergency Team to ensure that staff
are informed of security and safety issues, mentoring and where necessary building
capacity to ensure that staff understand and follow SOPs and local security procedures.
The Safety and Security Manager (Turkey) will report non-compliance issues to the
Regional Safety and Security Manager and Country Representative. Key to the success
of this post will be Safety and Security Manager (Turkey)'s ability to be able to
effectively communicate security concerns to staff and management while balancing
risks against emergency programming imperatives. The Safety and Security Manager
(Turkey) is expected to be able to solve problems at a local level and demonstrate a
consistent approach to the management of operational security risks. The Safety and
Security Manager (Turkey) will be the first responder to security incidents in his/hers
operational areas, notifying other staff members, the Regional Safety and Security
Manager and Country Representative of security incidents and initiating local
contingency plans. Responsibilities: Planning and Preparation: Monitoring the security
environment in operational areas, updating and detailing risk assessments as required.
Providing routine and incident reports either through regular reporting lines to the
Country Representative or directly to the Regional Safety and Security Manager where
required. Supporting the development of a safety and security culture that is enhanced
by sound procedures and practices. Liaising with government, military and commercial
security providers to ensure that CARE staff can maintain access to program areas.
Preparing strategic oversight activity plans for RSA including Annual Operating Plan
(AOP) and guidance framework, goals and activities plans. Preparing detailed work
and activity plans including: Annual work plan; capacity development plans for national
counterpart and implementation partners; budgets; and training plans. Developing and
maintaining a strong contextual understanding of the areas of operations in consultation
with Emergency staff, Senior Managers and CD. The Safety and Security Manager
(Turkey) must develop the Safety and Security Management Plan, using the CARE
International template and must ensure that all CARE facilities are included in the plan
and the plan is kept current to any changes. Assisting the CO to prepare for major
events and critical incidents where safety is concerned. Preparing and updating CO
safety and security plans. Conducting safety awareness training in accordance with
CARE policies and procedures. Participating in the selection of safety focal points,
guard services, etc. and ensure that adequate training is provided. Working with
program staff in development of new projects to help develop projects that are designed
to have risk mitigation built in. Procedures and Protocols: Maintain high levels of
oversight for physical security issues at offices and guesthouses. Maintain local
security information trees and disseminate security flash alerts and advisories to staff/
partners as and when required. Review and monitor SOPs, supporting the development
of new procedures to match security challenges and operational realities as they present.
Attend local security network meetings. Reporting non-compliance of procedures or
security breaches to the Regional Security Manager and Country Representative.
Prepare briefing materials in local languages. Provide sitreps to security operations
team to enable SIMMs reports to be filed. Support applications for mission clearance
from program staff. Implementing and maintaining CARE International Safety
Protocols and develop/ maintain appropriate safety operating procedures and minimum
standards as prescribed by the current environment in which programs are being
implemented and staff are residing. Ensuring that effective communications are in
place and that all staff members are adequately trained to use any equipment that is
included in the CO safety requirements and that all staff members are capable to follow
international communication protocols. Developing and maintaining safety protocols in
respect of all aspects of operations and staff residences and monitor that these are
adhered and respected by staff at all levels. This will include but not be limited to travel
safety, medical safety and personal safety. Working with the Country Security
Committee to ensure that agreed minimum standards are adhered to across field offices.
Ensuring that the Country Security Committee is aware of non-compliance with agreed
safety standards and those obstacles toward maintaining the standards are reported and
acted upon by Country Office management. Support in a Crisis. Contingency planning
for major events and critical incidents. Support the Regional Security Manager with the
preparation of situational analysis, briefing materials and contingency response advice.
Investigate and follow up on security incidents where CARE staff or assets are
involved. Be deployed on short notice to support operations in any CARE program area
related to the Syrian humanitarian response. Prepare internal reports. Coordinate with
Country Security Committee and advise them of possible actions or options in a time of
crisis or emergency. Advise the Country Security Committee of events affecting or
which could potentially affect staff safety or cause damage/ injury to CARE staff and
assets. Provide the Country Security Committee with updated reports on the safety
situation in the country office and the steps being taken to address these. Assist with
emergency medical evacuations within the country office. Investigate and follow up
safety incidents in which CARE staff is involved. Capacity Development: Building
capacity through training, coaching and mentoring of CARE staff and Implementation
Partners in accordance with implementation agreements and CARE Code. Building the
capacity of CARE Staff to a high level of competence and ability through coaching,
mentoring and acquiring suitable security training such as RedR or other appropriate
training organizations. Working with partners to develop, support and appropriate
capacity building. Mentoring staff from other country offices that deploy on security
TDY's. Making his/her services available in order to ensure that S&S risks and
considerations are taken into account in CARE and partner programming. Particular
attention should be paid to ensuring that program staff and partners understand the
particular S&S considerations linked to each operational sector (e.
