Seed Specialist Job Vacancy, , Monday 6, February 2012

Project Id: P120397 Project Name: AF: Improving Agric. Inputs Delivery System (IAIDS) Loan Info.: TF 99595 Country: Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Name of the project: Improving Agriculture Input Delivery System (IAIDS) Consulting Services: Consultant for Seed sector development Project ID: P120397 Grant No. TF099595 REOI No: MAIL/IAIDS/SN/12 Re-advertised

Expression of Interest

The Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF) intends to finance the assignment described below under ARTF Grant No: TF099595, administered by The World Bank.

Project Background

Building on the Agriculture Master Plan, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GoA) in collaboration with its development partners has defined a number of appropriate priorities for agricultural investments and policies under the National Agricultural Development Framework (NADF). In order to increase farmers’ incomes and improve the food security situation, the GoA is giving foremost attention to strengthening of the agricultural production base. In this respect the government has asked the World Bank for assistance in strengthening agricultural input supply systems. Specifically, the GoA has requested the World Bank for assistance in the preparation of the Improving Agricultural Inputs Delivery System (IAIDS) project that will consist of the following four components: i) Improve seed production and certification; ii) Establish infrastructure and policies regarding quality control and safe use of fertilizers and agrochemicals; iii) Improve input delivery systems; iv) Establish efficient project management, implementation and coordination mechanisms.

The development objective of IAIDS project is to increase adoption of improved crop production technologies through expanding development of certified seeds and improving access to agricultural inputs of reliable quality. Details of the project components and activities included in each component summarized below:

Component A: Improved Seed Production and Certification. This component will assist the GoA in building a sustainable seed production system that produces the required quantities of seed of the varieties that are needed and that is economically and commercially viable. Given that wheat is Afghanistan’s main staple crop, the emphasis in this component will be on wheat seeds, but the needs and possibilities to diversify towards other crops (vegetables, commercial and other food crops) will be explored and given attention as well. The program will strengthen all elements of the seed production system from variety research to the production of certified seed, including seed quality and certification and distribution and promotion of the rational use by farmers of the improved seed, as well as assist in the affirmation and establishment of a legal and regulatory framework. It will build on the existing institutional system, while developing local capacity for transitioning to national systems with minimal external support.

Component B: Quarantine Networks and Quality Control of Agro-chemicals. This component will support the completion and operationalization of the institutional and regulatory framework for quality and safety standards of fertilizers and other agro- chemicals, including an input certification system. A quality verification system supported by mobile phone applications will be explored to support checks by farmers and traders. The first phase of the project will also equip a quality control laboratory for agrochemicals; and provide capacity building in the areas of laboratory testing of agrochemicals and safe handling and application of agrochemicals for traders, MAIL extension workers, and farmers. The second phase of the project will support expansion of quality control laboratories for fertilizers and agro-chemicals to entry points for imports.

Component C: Improved and Expanded Delivery Systems. This component will start with a series of survey-based studies to get a better handle on the functioning of the certified seed production chain, farm-level input use and input distribution systems. The results of the studies will be used to develop an action plan for investments required to improve input delivery to farmers and better tailor supply to demand. The surveys will be followed by the operationalization of the action plan. This may include strengthening and expanding Ag Depot and Farm Service Center programs; piloting creation of alternative forms of input delivery systems with farmer groups, CDCs etc; and education and extension programs to demonstrate selected input technology packages as well as farm machinery and equipment.

Component D: Project Implementation and Management. The project will be implemented by MAIL. The following main technical Directorates from the MAIL side will be involved in the preparation and implementation of the proposed project: (i) for Component A (Improved Seed Production and Certification): Improved Seeds Enterprise (ISE); (ii) for Component B (Quarantine Networks and Quality Control for Agro-chemicals); Plant Protection Directorate (PPD) and Quality Control Directorate (QCD); (iii) for Component C (Improve and Expand Input Delivery System): QCD and Private Sector Directorate (PSD); and (iv) for Component D: (Project Management, Coordination, Monitoring & Evaluation): General Directorate for Programs (GDP).

The IAIDS project will start with a 9-month preparation phase for which it is seeking an international Seed Specialist consultant to conduct an assessment of the capacities of each of the main actors in the seed production chain and establish their needs for skills development, infrastructure development and provision of support to make them effective and efficient implementers of their roles and functions. A second task for the Seed Specialist is to guide and technically support the design, implementation and analysis of the implementers of the farmers survey conducted under Component C.

Objectives and scope of the Consultancy

With a special focus on wheat, the main objectives/outputs of the consultancy are:

1. To obtain updated information on farmers awareness, attitudes and behavior with regard to the purchase and use of improved seed;
2. To obtain information on preferred and potential distribution mechanisms for seed;
3. To assess potential, needs and development requirements for the production, certification and distribution of major crops other than wheat;
4. To provide elaborated information on the present capacities, potential and needs to improve this capacity and the assistance needed to avail the required capacity for all stakeholders to optimally perform their functions.

The above objectives are envisaged to be pursued through the following two main activities:

1. Assistance to design and execution of surveys A number of assessments and surveys have been done in the past, mostly under the FAO seed project, to assess farmers’ awareness, preferences and behavior with regard to seed, including their willingness to purchase improved or certified seed, the frequency with which they would do so and the price they would be willing to pay for it. With the help of a professional survey firm, the project during the preparation phase will carry out three surveys, i.e. (i) survey on the certified wheat chain which will build on the achievements and information of the earlier FAO-led survey while aiming at presenting an updated, complete impression of the certified wheat seed chain; (ii) farmer survey to collect information regarding farmers’ input use including types and quantities used, prices paid, sources of inputs, bottlenecks etc; (iii) input distribution survey which (among other things) will look at the distribution mechanisms for seed, including the role of the PSEs in seed marketing, potential role of other retail outlets etc.

The Seed Specialist will provide technical guidance for the preparation of the seed part of the questionnaires of all surveys, and provide supervision and guidance during implementation and interpretation of the surveys. This will be done in close collaboration with the international Seed Policy consultant. The Seed Specialist consultant will be allocated 2 months for this specific purpose.

1. Needs assessment of the seed multiplication chain including quality control and seed certification The different elements and actors in the seed production chain have been supported by different partners with different views and priorities. The FAO seed project, supported by the EC, has been working on the establishment of a complete and coherent seed chain, but has lacked capacity and financial means to address all the needs of each of the four main actors in the chain. In order to enable each of them to fulfil their role and responsibility, they need to be equipped with appropriate infrastructure, equipment and human resources. An implementation plan for further support to establish such capacity will be based on a needs assessment to be carried out during the Preparation phase of the IAIDS project. This implementation plan will then be developed in close coordination with the other supporting donors and taking into account the policies and strategies that will be developed by the International Seed Policy consultant. The international Seed Specialist will bear main responsibility for the needs assessment, in close collaboration with the international Seed Policy consultant and two national counterpart specialists.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are required for the Consultant Seed Specialist:

• Advanced degree in plant breeding or related discipline from a reputable university; • Proven recent experience with similar consultancies and/or managing seed production projects, preferably in post-conflict contexts - essential; • Experience in designing, implementation and analysis of farmer surveys, with specific focus on the use of seed and other inputs; • Background in designing, implementation and analysis of needs assessments and preparation of investment plans for variety research, seed production and seed certification; • Experience of working for World Bank funded agricultural programs would be an advantage; • Fluency in English language (written and spoken) - essential; • Proven communications and reporting skills.

Outputs The main output of the consultancy will be a final report which would consist of the following four parts: 1. A detailed analysis of farmer’s awareness, preferences and behavior with regard to seed use and seed replacement, including preferred varieties, willingness to purchase improved or certified seed, the frequency with which they would do so and the price they would be willing to pay for it, resulting in an estimation of the potential demand for seed and output targets for the production and distribution of certified seed; 2. Program design for awareness creation among farmers for the rational use of high quality seed of improved varieties, including optimising the potential for production and for re-multiplication of seed for own use; 3. A detailed analysis of the production capacities required of each of the actors in the seed production chain, an assessment of their existing capacity and a plan for improvement of their capacity, keeping in mind the results of the above analyses, government policies with regard to production and distribution of seed, and the actual and intended support provided by other donors; 4. All above outputs will focus on wheat and provide the necessary details. They will also cover the potential demand and production and distribution development of seed for other crops in less detail.

Reporting

The Consultant is expected to provide the following outputs

Product (1) Inception Report incl. outline of the approach, methodology and work plan (2) Draft concepts and design, including production needs assessment and technical inputs into survey questionnaires covering seeds (3) Presentation of draft report to the client and stakeholders (4) Submission of final comprehensive report incorporating all feedback received

Duration: (International consultant – 2 months, extendable)

How to apply: 

HR Department Contracted Staff 

Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Our Address is: Kabul University Road, Kabul, Afghanistan

Note: *No resume will be taken under consideration without having a cover letter. *Only selected candidates will be called for interviews. vacancies@mail.gov.af Please specify the job title and vacancy number in your cover letter.

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Programme Specialist (Crisis Governance), Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, Wednesday 1, February 2012

Background:
The Governance and Rule of Law Group (GRoLG) is responsible for practice development in the areas of governance and rule of law, justice and security as they relate to crisis prevention and recovery in conflict and disaster settings. The goal of GRoLG is to provide high quality technical support to UNDP country offices for the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme support activities relating to governance and rule of law, justice and security. It is headed by a Coordinator reporting to the Deputy Assistant Administrator and Deputy Director.

Under the supervision of the Advisor (Crisis Governance), the Programme Specialist will be responsible for providing high-quality technical assistance on post-conflict governance policy and programming issues to UNDP Country Offices, and for contributing to the development of UNDP policy and other policy processes such as the OECD International Network on Conflict and Fragility, best practices and knowledge products to aid this work.

The incumbent will also, where appropriate, liaise and coordinate BCPR’s post-conflict governance work with UNDP’s Bureau for Development Policy, UNDP’s Regional Bureaux and with other partners such as DPA, DESA, DPKO, World Bank, UN DOCO, OECD, other international organizations and national partners.

Summary of Key Functions: Promotes integrated programming related to the restoration of governance capacities in crisis and post-crisis situations with a view to deepening national ownership, enhancing inter-agency collaboration and mobilizing donor support;

Provides policy advice and technical advisory services on crisis governance programming to UNDP Country Offices, including in emergency settings with a focus on state building, strategies to enhance the social contract and improve state society relations as well as advise on political governance including, inter alia, enhancing conflict sensitive dimension of support to electoral processes, support to parliamentary strengthening processes and political party development in crisis settings, support to constitution building and political dialogue as well strategies to ensure current approaches to state building and peace building are integrated into the design of responses;

Provides support to the team’s strategic planning and priority-setting;

Represents UNDP/BCPR in discussions related to state building in post-conflict settings; the restoration of governance capacities and post-crisis political governance in inter-agency forums, donor consultations, engagement with UN system, bilateral partners;

Contributes to knowledge management and knowledge sharing on (post)crisis governance programming.

Required Skills and Experience Education: A minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Science, Social Sciences or related field Experience: At least 7 years of relevant professional work experience at the national and/or international level in conflict prevention and recovery, as well as governance in crisis situations; Able to provide project and programme management support; Experience working in an international organization, preferably UNDP, and familiarity with Crisis Prevention and Recovery issues; Knowledge of UNDP/UN regulations, rules, policies, procedures and practices. Language Requirements: Fluency in English, both oral and written, is required; An additional UN language such as French, Spanish or Arabic is highly desirable.

How to apply: 

Interested candidates can view full job description and submit their application at the UNDP Job Site:http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=27942

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Emergency Response Team Senior Protection Coordinator, Wednesday 1, February 2012

The IRCs Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit (EPRU) leads or oversees IRCs global emergency preparedness and response activities. The mission of the EPRU is to help meet the immediate survival needs and reduce suffering in conflict or disaster affected populations during the acute phase of an emergency. The EPRU also works in protracted emergencies, where the risk to life may be reduced but the population is still subjected to rights abuses and a lack of basic services. The EPRU is also charged with enhancing the IRCs global and country level emergency preparedness capacity. The Emergency Response Team serves as the standing team of specialized professionals ready to deploy to an emergency within 72 hours.

Protection Programs at the IRC The IRC Protection team is part of the IRC’s Governance and Rights Unit (GRU). The GRU works in a range of complex contexts to establish and re-establish the interface between citizens and state institutions, with a view to promoting social dividends, realizing people’s rights and improving the quality of services delivered to the population. The Protection programs aim to ensure full respect for the rights of crisis affected populations. In emergency settings, these interventions may range from protection monitoring and reporting, promoting rights awareness and ensuring access to remedies in case of rights abuse, to supporting protection coordination and promoting the incorporation of protection principles into all humanitarian emergency interventions.

SCOPE OF WORK: The IRC ERT staff is expected to be deployed in the field, either in an emergency or roving capacity, for up to 75% of the time (9 months a year) and must be able to deploy to the site of an emergency within 72 hours of notification.

Members of the ERT are deployed to either support existing country programs in their emergency response, or to initiate a new program in the crisis zone. The overall responsibility of the team is to rapidly and effectively design, develop and manage the IRC’s on-site humanitarian response to meet the immediate needs of the affected population. The ERT is also responsible for supporting the transfer of responsibilities and knowledge to longer-term staff to ensure the continuity of IRC programming and operations.

The ERT Senior Protection Coordinator (SPC) is a member of the Governance and Rights Unit (GRU) and the Emergency Response and Preparedness Unit (EPRU) and will provide the first line of protection response in crisis situations. During emergency deployments ERT staff will work under the direction of IRC’s Emergency Field Director or designated country emergency lead. During times with no acute emergency deployment the SPC will report to the Senior Technical Advisor in the Protection team of the Governance and Rights Unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Emergency Response • Be prepared to be deployed within 72 hours; emergency deployments take precedence over other duties; • Ensure high quality and timely assessments of the protection needs in large scale/complex emergencies and provide prioritized recommendations for protection program interventions to the ERT emergency lead; • Design protection program responses and strategy, including identifying geographic areas of intervention, in coordination with a range of internal and external actors, in particular the ERT Women’s Protection and Empowerment Coordinator and the ERT Child Protection Coordinator; • Develop technical proposals and budgets for international donors, work in close collaboration with IRC grants and finance staff to finalize proposals and respond to any requests for additional information; • Directly manage and/or supervise Coordinators in managing grant/program implementation including staff recruitment and training, workplan development, procurement and inventory planning, and budget management; • Prepare high quality and timely donor and management reports on grants and sector activities • Design and implement appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems; ensure consistent reporting and analysis of results to enhance program effectiveness and quality; • Ensure compliance with IRC policy and procedures throughout the program team and activities • Represent the IRC at and coordinate with the Protection Cluster, other agencies, local government, donors and other stakeholders to promote best protection practices; • In close collaboration with country management and global advocacy units, identify, develop and implement strategies to address IRC advocacy priorities; • Support media and communications activities as requested by the ERT in-county emergency lead; • Assess and provide input on post emergency strategies and transition plans for IRC programming; • Provide a comprehensive handover to successor, including ensuring transfer of all related documentation, program monitoring data and staff performance information. Emergency Preparedness • Research and communicate new approaches and best practices in emergency protection response programming; • Represent IRC in inter-agency and global forums and initiatives on emergency-related protection work; • Lead the development of protection-related emergency preparedness and response strategies and tools in collaboration with EPRU and GRU Protection/Rule of Law staff; • Work with country programs to implement protection emergency preparedness and response strategies in selected IRC countries; • Lead or participate in the development and management of of global funding proposals to support emergency preparedness. Non-emergency • Provide technical support to existing country programs remotely and through in-country visits or short-term deployments; • Undertake technical assessments or evaluations of large scale-complex protection programs • Assist in the development and launch of new protection-related policies, Guidance Notes and protection training materials; • Lead the design and implementation of emergency components of the Governance and Rights Unit’s strategic documents and work plans.

REQUIREMENTS: • Post graduate degree in international law, social sciences or related field; • 6+ years experience developing and managing protection or rule of law related projects including 3 years in emergency/conflict areas; • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with the protection cluster, peer agencies, local governments and community leaders and develop multi-stakeholder support for humanitarian priorities and advocacy initiatives; • Demonstrated ability to identify, recommend and adopt new or changes in technical standards and best practice approaches to ensure rapid, consistent, high quality emergency protection response strategies and programs; • Experience managing large, complex donor funded programs and grants; including staff management, budget oversight, monitoring and evaluation systems, and technical input to proposal-budget development and donor reports; • Demonstrated understanding of emergency funding mechanisms.

How to apply: 

Please apply at http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=7584

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Program Manager, Job Vacancy, Wednesday 1, February 2012

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.

PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.

PSI’s Malaria and Child Survival Department (MCSD) seeks a Program Manager, Community Case Management (CCM) to lead the launch and scale up of new CCM programs and coordinate an existing, CIDA funded, CCM project being implemented in four African countries; Cameroon, DRC, Malawi and Mali. The Program Manager, CCM will liaise closely with PSI country offices and Ministry of Health partners in relevant countries; raise the profile of PSI’s CCM programs with external partners and within PSI, and raise funds and put in place improved quality assurance measures for CCM programs. The Program Manager, CCM will be responsible for the growth and quality of PSI’s CCM program with special focus on leading the CIDA funded program. The impact of this project on all cause child mortality will be measured in partnership with WHO/TDR.

This individual will report to the Senior Technical Advisor for Integrated Case Management with a flexible posting location in either the Regional Technical Services Hub in Nairobi, Kenya or PSI Headquarters in Washington, DC.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Support PSI affiliates to design CCM projects, develop strategies, and write proposals with the aim of launching and scaling up evidence based CCM. • Ensure CCM quality standards developed in the CIDA project are used in all future CCM projects • Guide the evolution of PSI’s CCM strategy as part of the wider Integrated Case Management (ICM) strategy based on monitoring results and an evolving policy and funding context. • Organizing and facilitating planning and progress reporting forums in the CIDA 4 countries • Supporting the procurement of quality assured commodities as required • Ensuring effective collaboration with Government and partner organizations • Providing annual reports on program progress to country partners and CIDA. • Organizing and managing the dissemination of results through an appropriate mix of media including peer review publications. • Helping countries to identify new funding sources for CCM and obtain funding for the continuation and expansion of CCM in the 4 CIDA countries • Develop and disseminate case studies to demonstrate lessons learned in CCM projects • Work in collaboration with the MCSD Program Manger to regularly monitor CIDA project expenditure, preparation of donor invoices, development and realignment of donor budgets, analysis of grant modifications and close-outs, etc • To be the MCSD Country Focal Point for Malawi, Cameroon and Mali

QUALIFICATIONS: • Masters degree in Public health, Social Science or equivalent experience • Minimum 5 years experience managing public health programs in Africa • Experience with community management of childhood illness, home management of malaria, malaria case management, malaria research preferred • Experience implementing standardized programs across multiple countries and remotely managing teams in multiple countries • Strong M&E skills linked to dissemination of results • Strong communication skills (both written and oral) • Self motivated with a demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a results orientated environment with minimal supervision • Proficiency in word processing, excel spreadsheet software and basic data analysis required • Willingness to travel approximately 30% • Written and spoken fluency in English and French

How to apply: 

APPLY ONLINE at http://www.psi.org. No calls or emails, please. PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

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Reproductive & Child Health Job Vacancy, Wednesday 1, February 2012

DEPARTMENT/COUNTRY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION/MISSION American Refugee Committee (ARC) maintains and strengthens a healthy and safe environment for refugee women, children, and families. Services provided include: access to comprehensive, quality primary health care and to gender based violence (GBV) prevention/response services, training, and refugee/community capacity building and integration. The project focuses on: health and nutritional needs for pregnant women and children under 5; increasing community awareness, treatment and prevention of disease; strengthening GBV prevention; and income generation capacity to meet community and individual needs.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION To reduce—or, where appropriate, maintain current levels of--morbidity and mortality among refugees in recipient-serviced camps in Thailand. To strengthen the health of the refugees, particularly of women and children. This position exists because women and children are vulnerable groups and need focused services. The strategy is to achieve this by training refugee staff, who provide the actual services and take care of their own community.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct initial and in-service training: • RCH-CHE assistant coordinator • RCH-CHE managers/supervisors • coordinate the training for integration of RCH and CHE, CHE training, CHE activities, and community liaison • training to replace staff who resettle or resign • RCH staff (theoretical, practical, and clinical skills) • midwives and traditional birth attendants (TBA) • technical health and capacity-building skills • supervise other staff in planning and conducting training • develop system of ongoing apprentices to transfer and develop supervisor skills • supervision, leadership, management, problem solving, coordination, decision making, community development, meeting skills, training skills • use Primary Health Care Management Advancement Program (PHCMAP) modules for staff training wherever appropriate

Develop, implement, and evaluate maternal health services, including: • ante-natal services • community care, home visits, and follow-up • attended delivery by trained birth attendants/midwives • post-natal care • family planning • nutrition

Develop, implement, and evaluate child health services, including: • screening and growth monitoring • examination • immunizations • supplementary feeding and nutrition counseling • use of “Road to Health” cards • follow-up and home visits • registers and records

Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive family planning services, including: • community education and counseling • referral for bilateral tubal ligation and vasectomy

Develop, implement, and evaluate reproductive health services, including: • sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention, recognition, and referral • prevention and management of sexual violence • maternal care and assessment • care or referral of obstetric emergencies

Develop, document, and implement written protocols and standard operating procedures for: • maternal health • reproductive health • sexually transmitted infection (STI) • safety regarding HIV/AIDS in RCH procedures • Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) • child health • standard supply lists, inventory, program administration, etc. • community health education

Develop, implement, and evaluate community health education: • endemic health problems & disease outbreak surveillance/management • hygiene • nutrition • education to support other programs • demographics • assessments and surveys • screening of new arrivals

Collect statistics and complete reports promptly: • develop, use, and incorporate logical frameworks into project activities and reporting

Coordinate planning, resources, and activities with other ARC staff: • standard supply lists • standard operating procedures • training curriculum development • program integration • share technical and training resources with the other RCH-CHE coordinator • microenterprise development, e.g. in weaving and sewing • miscellaneous program or administrative activities

Miscellaneous: • Maintain an inventory of project supplies. • Adhere to established safety/security policies and procedures. • Adhere to prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation code of conduct, sexual misconduct policy, and consensual relationships policy. • Other tasks as assigned by the field coordinator.

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED • Minimum 2 years international experience implementing programs in emergency and post conflict environments (e.g., community development experience; volunteer organization experience; refugee experience). • Minimum 3 years experience as certified nurse/midwife, with midwifery training. • Nursing certification (RN). • MPH or public health experience preferable (2 years). • Immunization experience (2 years). • Fluency in English.

KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES • Ability to train refugees with little education and no health experience to be midwives. • Ability to supervise refugee midwives to improve their competency and skills continually. • Ability to develop leadership skills in refugee supervisory staff. • Ability to provide leadership in improving/organizing resources and programs. • Ability to work with low technology health care and public health. • Ability to work in a team: coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work and live in uncomfortable conditions. • Ability to create programs and work independently.

How to apply: 

For full job description and the online application form, please visit our website at http://www.arcrelief.org and click on Careers. All positions open until filled.

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Associate Director, Education & Child Development Job Vacancy, Friday 27, January 2012

Summary The Associate Director manages the Department of Education and Child Development's (DECD) centrally managed awards, undesignated, and designated funded activities, coordinates technical support by staff and consultants, manages human resources and proposal development. S/he disseminates pertinent contractual, human resource and administrative information regarding education programming the DECD team and the field. S/he supports the DECD team and the field with advice and direction for project management and award compliance.

S/he works in close collaboration with the Accounting Specialist and the Associate Directors for the other International Program Leadership technical offices to ensure the unit achieves consistency, efficiency and excellence in these functions.

Responsibilities

• Track department budgets • Review expenditures and project expenditures for management and planning purposes • Prepare financial analysis for quarterly and annual reports • Create, track and manage department award work plans • Track the DECP portfolio • Track DECD staffing coverage and work with supervisor and AVP to manage staffing on DECD led activities • Review technical aspects of job descriptions for consultants, partners and TA • Review technical aspects of travel approval requests; review and process trip reports • Review and approve purchase orders and invoices for the department • Serve as main conduit to agency management systems • Assist with operational planning Requirements • Undergraduate degree or equivalent required; Masters degree in finance, accounting, administration or development/education preferred • Minimum 5-7 years financial management experience, preferably in a development/relief agency. At least 2 years overseas project experience in a developing country context preferred • Knowledgeable about management, finance and budget, specifically the development and management of large, complex budgets with multiple funding streams • Familiarity with proposals and grants of USG funding mechanisms, and especially with those most often used by USAID, such as umbrella grant management • 3-5 years experience managing complex projects and preparing proposals for USAID preferred • Excellent presentation skills and English verbal and written communications skills; other language skills a plus • Understanding of accounting principles and practices • Strong interpersonal, cross cultural, oral and written communication skills including public speaking • Ability to pro-actively problem-solve, handle many tasks at once, and determine priorities • Ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team • Ability to travel up to 10-20% of the time in/outside the US • Computer skills; proficiency in Word, Access, Outlook, Internet and Power Point. Very strong Excel skills Employee Type Full-Time Regular

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.

Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.

How to apply: 

TO APPLY: Click on https://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDRE... Or go towww.savethechildren.org and search Careers (under “Who We Are”)

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