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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Value Chain Experts, Nairobi

•Staple Crops Value Chain Specialist
•Horticulture Value Chain Specialist
•Cash Crops Value Chain Specialist
•Live-stock Value Chain Specialist
•Apparel Value Chains Specialist

Qualifications:
•Advanced degree
•Relevant experience with USAID or other donor organizations working in economic development, particularly those related to the value chains enhancement;
•Technical expertise and experience in evaluating and proposing improvements to value chains;
•Demonstrated experience generating increased sales and employment by strengthening value chains;
•Marketing experience;
•Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment;
•Preference will be given to local and regional nationals.

To apply: Submit a detailed CV caranatrade@gmail.com with the title of the position in the subject line. Qualified candidates will be contacted with more information. CARANA is an EOE.

Research Consultant - Delivery of a Systematic Literature Review

Research Consultant – Desk-based

Delivery of a Systematic Literature Review of material relevant to Component 2 of the Australia-Indonesia Education Partnership

Australian Aid funded Performance Oversight and Monitoring (POM) of Australia's Education Partnership with Indonesia

Background:

The Australian Government has been investing in Indonesia's basic education sector for over 10 years, and now supports the Australia's Education Partnership (EP) with Indonesia: a five-year, A$524 million program which commenced in mid-2011.

The EP Performance Oversight and Monitoring (POM) team is charged with generating timely evidence and actionable recommendations so that DFAT (and its partners) can safeguard Australia's investment in the EP; improve EP management and implementation; strengthen education policy dialogue with the Government of Indonesia (GoI), and; guide future Australian investment in the Indonesian education sector.

POM is looking to recruit a short-term consultant to conduct a systematic literature review of material relevant to Component 2 of the EP. The Review will capture and assess evidence from national and, where appropriate, international literature in order to form a conclusion about the strength of secondary evidence concerning the degree of causality between improved 'professional competencies of principals' (End of Component Outcome) and 'improvement to school management' (End of Partnership Outcome), and again between 'improved school management' and the 'quality of education services' (Goal). The Review will inform and complement POM's evaluation of Component 2, as it seeks to determine to what extent (and how) EP funded professional development initiatives have improved the management of schools and Madrasah.

Selection Criteria:

The successful candidate for the position will have the following qualifications and experiences:

At least a Master's degree, preferably a PhD/DPhil, in a relevant subject, e.g. Education.
A proven track record of conducting similar studies, e.g. systematic literature reviews.
At least five years of experience of analysing education quality in the developing world, and ideally in SE Asia and/or Indonesia (e.g. demonstrated by submission of at least one peer-reviewed paper and report).
Excellent writing skills (evidence of 1-2 relevant examples will be sought).
Experience of donor programming welcomed but not deemed to be essential.

Further expectations:

The Consultant must be able to demonstrate reliable/frequent access to a wide range of databases and peer-reviewed journals, e.g. through an affiliation with or access to academic institutions.
The Consultant should be able to demonstrate understanding of the Indonesian context. Where this is not possible, POM reserves the right to 'pair' the Consultant with a further short-term consultant who would be charged with accessing and retrieving literature for the Consultant's screening and analysis.

Click here to view the position description

How to apply:

If you would like to apply, or if you require more information, please email Joshua Best directly at joshua.best@grminternational.com with 'POM Researcher' in the subject line.

Applications close on 7 March 2014

Remuneration rates are set at Group B, Level 3 as governed by the Australian Aid Adviser Remuneration Framework. Click here to be directed to the Adviser Remuneration Framework.

POM is managed by GRM International Pty Ltd on behalf of AusAID.

About GRM International…

GRM is a leading international professional services firm specializing in the provision of project design, management expertise and technical assistance to development projects for bilateral and multilateral funding agencies, governments and corporations. We assist developing regions globally to achieve sustainable economic growth……. and create a better future!

Agriculture Trade Specialist, Nairobi

CARANA Corporation (www.carana.com), a contractor for USAID, designs and directs innovative economic growth strategies to help countries and businesses compete globally, reducing poverty and raising living standards around the world. For 30 years, we have specialized in market-led solutions to development challenges in more than 100 countries, packaging our expertise with on-the-ground resources for continuing, cost-effective results.

CARANA seeks an Agriculture Trade Specialist for an anticipated, multi-year USAID funded trade expansion project in East Africa. The East Africa Trade and Investment Center (TIC) will be based out of Kenya, the project will facilitate and reduce barriers to the trade of staple foods, cash crops, horticulture, live stock and other export products within East Africa and between the region and international markets.

Duties:
•Leverage Border Information Centers as dissemination points for agricultural trade rules and market information
•Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the private sector and relevant national government ministries,
•Liaise with agricultural market information user and stakeholders groups, identifying user and partner needs, while managing communication between them
•Create and facilitate national and regional workshops, ministerial, summits and other events where key policy determinations can be debated and approved to expedite progress toward a free trade area and customs union
•Work with the TIC Communications Manager to ensure maximum outreach to existing and potential counterparts, private sector associations and other key stakeholder groups through monthly articles and press releases

Minimum Qualifications:
•Master’s degree or equivalent in agriculture, agricultural business, agricultural marketing, or related area or equivalent preferred;
•Minimum ten years of relevant experience with developing agricultural trade in developing countries, preferably in Africa;
•Experience working to meet the requirement of the end markets, trends in the end market and buyers regionally or internationally;
•Demonstrated experience with setting up the channels and facilities of agricultural trade;
•Experience dealing with the key value chain stakeholders: producers, traders, and the actors in the supporting markets; the business enabling environment; and associations which support and research and policy institutes that study and publish on agricultural trade;
•Demonstrated experience achieving increased competitiveness in agricultural products the developing country context;
•Demonstrated skills for fostering inter-firm collaboration; cooperation with associations, donors, and government;
•Minimum of 3 years of experience work collaboratively with institutional and private sector partners and stakeholders in a multi-country setting;
•Excellent writing and communication skills;
•Working knowledge of the latest ICT technology and computer software programs; •Preference will be given to local and regional nationals of East Africa
•Excellent English.

To apply: Submit a detailed CV caranatrade@gmail.com with the title of the position in the subject line. Qualified candidates will be contacted with more information. CARANA is an EOE.

Value Chain Development Specialist, Nairobi

Duties:
•Provide leadership in value chain mapping, value chain benchmarking, and market analysis for staple crops, horticulture, cash crops, live-stock and apparel.
•Guide the value chain mapping exercises, emphasizing participants and their relationships to each other, and differentiating between their parts of the chain in the region.
•Quantify data related to the value chain maps.
•Collaborate with TIC value chain specialist to identify and foster working groups for strategy implementation.
•Responsible for implementing cross cutting themes such as access to finance and transport and logistics.
•Develop and mentor local counterparts in the analysis and planning of value chain development and other SME business support activities.

Minimum qualifications:
•Master’s degree or equivalent in business administration, marketing, finance, management, agriculture or related area or equivalent preferred;
•Minimum of ten years of relevant experience with developing value chains in developing countries, preferably in Africa;
•Experience researching trends in end markets, and supporting firms to meet the requirements of end markets, competitors and buyers regionally or internationally,
•Experience that has resulted in contacts with key value chain stakeholders: producers, traders, actors in the supporting markets; and research/policy associations,
•Demonstrated skills for fostering inter-firm collaboration and cooperation between associations, donors, and governments;
•Demonstrated experience with promoting cutting edge technologies and methods for increasing firm-level productivity;
•Demonstrated experience helping developing country firms meet the requirements for exporting goods to the U.S.
•Minimum 3 years of experience working with institutional and private sector partners and stakeholders in a multi-country setting;
•Excellent writing and communication skills;
•Ability to use the latest ICT technology and computer software programs;
•Excellent English
•Preference will be given to local and regional nationals of East Africa

To apply: Submit a detailed CV caranatrade@gmail.com with the title of the position in the subject line. Qualified candidates will be contacted with more information. CARANA is an EOE.

Senior Communications Expert, Nairobi

CARANA seeks a Senior Communications Expert for an anticipated, multi-year USAID funded trade expansion project in East Africa. The East Africa Trade and Investment Center (TIC) will be based out of Kenya, the project will facilitate and reduce barriers to the trade of staple foods, cash crops, horticulture, live stock and other export products within East Africa and between the region and international markets.

Duties:

•Prepare quarterly reports, success stories, web material, social media, press releases and other forms of communications for the project.

•Encourage and implement exchange of knowledge, project branding, and community involvement.

•Must understand the importance of getting important information out and has the networks and ability to network with various bodies – public and private sector.

•Oversee project website and content.

Minimum qualifications:

•Master's degree or equivalent in communications, public relations, journalism, English, international development, international relations, business administration, or related area or equivalent preferred;

•Minimum ten years of relevant experience, five of which should be in developing countries, preferably in Africa;

•Extensive experience related to developing communications strategies and materials for development assistance initiative or programs;

•Demonstrated ability to develop and implement knowledge management tools or systems:

•Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with institutional and private sector partners and stakeholders in a multi-country setting;

•Excellent website design, maintenance and management skills;

•Excellent writing and communication skills;

•Ability to use the latest ICT technology and computer software programs;

•Excellent English.

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Regional Director - Eastern and Southern Africa, Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office, Nairobi

Vacancy #:774

Unit:Regional Director's Office

Organization:International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Location:Eastern and Southern Africa

Regional Office, Nairobi, Kenya

Reporting to:Director General

Work percentage:100%Function group:D

Expected start date:01 June 2014

Type of contract:Max-term (36 months, renewable)

Closing date:28 March 2014

BACKGROUND

This position provides an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of the implementation of the regional programme for Eastern and Southern Africa, in line with IUCN's global programme framework for 2013-2016. The regional programme for Eastern and Southern Africa is implemented in collaboration with IUCN members, IUCN Commissions and partners, such as the agencies from the UN system, bi- and multilateral donors, and foundations.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Regional Director leads the strategic development and effective implementation of the regional component of IUCN's Global Programme in Eastern and Southern Africa. This position requires an accomplished and credible manager with high-level understanding of environmental policy issues in the regional and international context. The Regional Director is supported by a range of experts but has the strategic and institutional leadership to authoritatively handle a broad spectrum of subjects ranging from biodiversity and ecosystem-based resource management strategies and policies to organizational management and financial planning.

As the official representative of the Director General in the region, the Regional Director is responsible for maintaining a high and professional corporate profile for IUCN, particularly with IUCN members and partners. The position contributes to the global management of the Union through participation in the senior management team.As Head of the Regional Office, the incumbent is accountable for all financial, human resources and administrative matters and is also responsible for ensuring coherence of regional work with IUCN's global programme and the financial viability of the regional programme. The Regional Director ensures that all organizational activities are consistently performed under the principles of equity, fairness, inclusiveness and respect for the diversity of people.Specific duties:1. Represent IUCN in the region in a manner that promotes IUCN's mission and enhances the status of the Union among decision-making bodies, intergovernmental agencies, non-governmental organisations and the private sector.2. Initiate and facilitate initiatives and dialogues on key issues of conservation policy based on IUCN's regional and global priorities.3. Develop and maintain long-term fund generation strategies and nurture relations with the donor community in the region in coordination with the Strategic Partnerships Unit in Headquarters.4. Oversee preparation, implementation, evaluation and reporting of multi-year programmes for IUCN's work in Eastern and Southern Africa, in line with IUCN's global programme and supporting the Union's shift towards a Pan-Africa programme.5. Lead the operational management of all IUCN activities in the region and ensure the efficient management of financial and human resources including development and maintenance of relevant policies, procedures and control systems.6. Develop and maintain regular contact with governments, regional committees of members, existing IUCN members, partner organisations, Councillors, and Commission members.7. In collaboration with regional committees, implement the IUCN Membership Strategy and develop a membership recruitment and retention plan.8. Contribute to the global management of the IUCN Secretariat and Programme.9. Chair the Wasaa Estate Trust.10. On behalf of the Director General, ensure sustainable management of the Estate.11. Lead on affairs pertaining to good and appropriate development of the Estate.12. Maintain proper accounts of the Trust.13. Adhere to all local Trust registration requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

Post graduate/advanced degree in either business management or a subject related to conservation and sustainable development with relevant experience in the other.
Extensive knowledge of conservation and sustainable development policy issues as well as the geopolitical, development and multi-stakeholder contexts in Eastern and Southern Africa. Sound understanding of how this fits into the global context is essential.
At least 10 years' professional experience in senior management and governance of a complex multinational organization or programme in an area related to conservation and/or sustainable development, of which at least 5 years in Eastern and Southern Africa.
Demonstrated skills in change management and human resources management, including the capacity to assess performance, consistently motivate people to excel and lead and motivate a technical team within a complex, decentralized organization.
Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting and efficient use of financial resources.
Excellent diplomatic skills coupled with proven experience in communications and outreach.
Proven experience in maintaining and nurturing expert networks with demonstrated ability to handle politically and culturally sensitive issues.
Fluent English. Knowledge of French is an important advantage. Knowledge of other African languages would also be an asset.
Ability to travel frequently within the region and globally.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the 'Apply' button.

Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST).

Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: http://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/

About IUCN

IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges.IUCN works on biodiversity, climate change, energy, human livelihoods and greening the world economy by supporting scientific research, managing field projects all over the world, and bringing governments, NGOs, the UN and companies together to develop policy, laws and best practice.IUCN is the world's oldest and largest global environmental organization, with more than 1,200 government and NGO members and almost 11,000 volunteer experts in some 160 countries. IUCN's work is supported by over 1,000 staff in 45 offices and hundreds of partners in public, NGO and private sectors around the world.www.iucn.org

ILRI Vacancy – Project Management Assistant position in IWMI

Vacancy Number: A/013/2014
Department: International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Duration: Two years

General: the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is a non-profit international research organization, serving a global mandate to improve management of water and land for food, livelihoods and nature. IWMI headquarters is located in Colombo, Sri Lanka and one of its sub-regional office is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. IWMI is one of the 15 research centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).

The Position: The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) seeks to recruit the position of Project Management Assistant. The successful candidate will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Main Duties:

Assists the Office Head, Program Management Officer, Project Leaders and Researchers in documentation and follow up of Projects;
Acting as a primary point of contact for all issues related to projects;
Supporting project leaders in development of project budgets;
Managing and tracking of project finances and assisting the accounting officer in the monthly routine accounting duties;
Assisting in the preparation of project management documentation;
Develops and implements project documentation template and database;
Assists project leaders in keeping track of projects milestones (reporting, meetings/workshops);
Contributes to the preparation of project proposals to ensure inclusion of activities;
Facilitates the process of developing and implementing strategies for individual projects that are already ongoing;
Helps to organize, coordinates and takes part in events held for projects;
Monitors and evaluates the progress of projects;
Performs any other duties as required.

Minimum Requirement:
EDUCATION:

At least a relevant higher national diploma or advanced diploma or first degree or equivalent.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

At least 5 years of relevant work experience.

SKILLS:

Jobholder requires extensive knowledge and conceptual understanding of a specialized field or a technical or administrative function, e.g. knowledge of relevant policies and procedures determines a course of action based on these guidelines with ability to analyze, interpret and modify complicated information. Knowledge is typically acquired through technical training with certification.

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Job level :
• 2D

Monthly Base Salary: Birr 14,414 (Negotiable, depending on experience, skill and salary history of the candidate)

Terms of appointment: Initial appointment is (fixed term) for two years with the possibility of renewable appointment based on performance and the availability of funding. IWMI offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits in line with ILRI salary applicable for its Nationally Recruited Staff. IWMI is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence.

The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus on the outskirts of Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site.

Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, relevant documents and testimonials and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Human Resources Office, ILRI, P.O. Box 5689, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Telephone: (251-11)-617-20-00; Fax: (251-11)-617-20-01; The name and reference number of the position for which the application is made should be clearly marked on the envelopes if mailed, or on the fax applications. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: February 27, 2014.

IWMI is an equal opportunity employer and is keen to further diversify its staff in terms of both gender and nationality.

To find more about IWMI, visit our Website at http://www.iwmi.org

Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/

ILRI Vacancy: Agribusiness Development Officer in CIMMYT

Vacancy Number: A/012/2014

Institute: International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) Duration: Two years
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

General: The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is an autonomous, nonprofit making, international scientific organization operating under the aegis of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). More specifically its mission is:
To encourage, support and undertake activities to improve the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of maize and wheat systems in the interest of the resource poor in developing countries.
The position: The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is recruiting Agribusiness Development Officer based in Addis Ababa, who will be a member of CIMMYT team.

MAIN DUTIES (Terms of Reference)

Appraises and analyses the financial viability of the conservation-based mechanization technologies for small holder farmers;
Identifies national and local stakeholders (farmers, importers, manufacturers, mechanization and business service providers, financial institutions etc.) involved or interested in supporting the provision of mechanization services amongst smallholder farmers;
Supports the RADS to develop new (or upgraded) commercially viable business models and associated development strategies to deliver small-mechanization options to smallholders;
Facilitates linkages and contracts between business model stakeholders including importers, distributors, operators, local promoters and farmers;
Supports the RADS in developing appropriate financial products targeting rural service providers and smallholder farmers in consultation with collaborating financial institutions.
Assists the RADS to train farmers, importers, local manufacturers, equipment hirers, local promoters and associated businesses in business management, financial management and marketing;
Contributes to the development of promotional materials and marketing strategies by the private sector to support small scale mechanization;
Assesses and enhance the performance of the business models and develops upgrading strategies;
Diagnoses national institutional constraints in the delivery of small-scale mechanization to smallholders and formulate policy options;
Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.

Minimum Requirement:
Education:
• At least a relevant Masters degree or a relevant first degree plus a relevant post graduate qualification.

Experience:
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.

Skills:
• Jobholder requires extensive knowledge and conceptual understanding of a specialized field or a technical or administrative function, e.g. knowledge of relevant policies and procedures determines a course of action based on these guidelines with ability to analyze, interpret and modify complicated information. Knowledge is typically acquired through technical training with certification.

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Job level: 3A.

Monthly Base Salary: Birr 22,045 (Negotiable, depending on experience, skill and salary history of the candidate)

Terms of appointment: This position is remunerated on local terms. Initial appointment is (fixed term) for two (2) years subject to a six (6) months’ probation period with possibility of renewal appointment, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. CIMMYT offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits in line with ILRI salary applicable for its Nationally Recruited Staff. CIMMYT is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence.

The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus on the outskirts of Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site.

Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, copies of relevant documents and testimonials and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Human Resources Office, ILRI, P.O. Box 5689, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Telephone: (251-11)-617-20-00; Fax: (251-11)-617-20-01. The name and reference number of the position for which the application is made A/012/2014 should be clearly marked on the envelopes if mailed, or on the fax applications. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: February 28, 2014.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply

To find more about CIMMYT, visit our Website at http://www.cimmyt.org

To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/

ILRI Vacancy: ICT Business Systems Specialist

Vacancy Number: A/014/2014
Division/Unit: Corporate Services/Information and Technology (ICT)
Duration: Two years contract

General: The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in Africa (Botswana, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Uganda) as well as Asia (China, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka).

The position: ILRI is recruiting Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Business Systems Specialist based in Addis Ababa. The position holder will be a member of Information and Technology team within Corporate Services Division.

Main Duties:

Assists in building and implementing the Agresso Business World (ABW) system for ILRI as part of the Once Corporate System project (OCS);
Manages and administers the OCS and other business systems in use at ILRI;
Manages and administer the MS SQL databases that are used by the business systems;
Writes scripts (SQL, XML, web services) to for data migration, reporting and data integration;
Assists in the interfacing of existing systems with the OCS to extend the capabilities of the systems;
Assists the business units and research managers to obtain reports that will assist them to manage and make informed decisions for their areas of responsibility;
Provides training to staff in the use of the business systems;
Ensures all required documentation; including user and ILRI procedure manuals are available and up-to-date;
Liaises with partners, service providers and suppliers to troubleshoot and resolves problems with the systems and to implement their service and maintenance contracts;
Ensures that disaster recovery plans are in place, tested and monitored for all the systems being managed;
Follows change management processes to document all changes to live servers and applications;
Carries out regular risk assessments and implement mechanisms to mitigate the identified risks. This will include monthly reviews with business unit and ICT supervisors of access rights, operator and ledger definitions and the chart of accounts;
Works with other ICT staff to ensure all regional, country and project offices have access to business systems and are able to use them;
Provides advice and assistance to staff and hosted organisations on developing and managing business applications;
Communicates with all staff concerning updates and changes made to the systems;
Researches into finding more effective ways of using and configuring applications that can then be rolled out across the campuses or posted to the intranet and communicated to staff for their use;
Keeps up-to-date with changes and advancements in ICT Applications and in particular ABW and makes suggestions for improvements and further developments to the services provided.

Education:

First Degree in Computer Science or equivalent or Higher Diploma.

Experience:

At least 5 years’ of relevant work experience most of which should be in an ICT database systems environment

Training:

Customer service training

An advantage if the candidate has training in Agresso Business World or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) products, MS SQL server, database management and scripting, data migration and data load. ITIL foundation.

Skills:

Specialised skills required for this job (communication, report writing, computer skills etc)
Well organised to manage projects in several locations.
Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to pass on information clearly to users and to grasp difficulties perceived by users.
Strong customer service orientation that establishes a good working relationship with customers, with the attitude of wanting to assist people and pass-on their knowledge and experience to others.
Excellent technical knowledge of database platforms e.g. MS SQL Server, MySQL
Excellent technical knowledge of building Business Enterprise Systems mainly Agresso Business World.
Experience with development environments such as Visual Studio, XML to create custom computer applications
Good logical diagnostic skills and ability to exercise good judgment in the resolution of problems.
Ability to multi-task in dealing with several different problems at a time.
Ability to work under high pressure, meet deadlines, monitor and follow-up on pending matters under minimum supervision.
Ability to communicate fluently in written and verbal English.

Duty Station: Addis Abeba

Job level

This position is job Grade 2D.

Monthly Base Salary: Birr 15,262 (Negotiable, depending on experience, skill and salary history of the candidate)

Terms of appointment: This is Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position. Initial appointment is fixed term for two years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc.
The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus on the outskirts of Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site.

Applications

Applicants should send a cover letter and CV (3 pages maximum) explaining their interest in the position, relevant documents and testimonials and the names and addresses (telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Human Resources Office, ILRI, P.O.Box 5689, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Telephone: (251-11)-617-20-00; Fax (251-11) 646 46-45 or 617 20-01 name and reference number of the position for which the application is made A/014/2014 should be clearly marked on the envelopes if mailed or fax applications. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: February 28, 2014.

To find out more about ILRI, visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org

To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/

Monday, February 24, 2014

Research Fellow – Learning, Innovation, and humanitarian actors

ALNAP at the OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Research Fellow – Learning, Innovation, and humanitarian actors Contract: Full-time Salary: Research Fellow 1: £37,403 - £46,627 pa Research Fellow 2: £47,313 - £59,026 pa Location: London Ref: ALNAP/02/14

The UK’s leading think tank on international development and humanitarian issues

This is an exciting new opportunity for a Research Fellow to join the Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance in Humanitarian Action (ALNAP), housed at ODI.

ALNAP is an international inter-agency network dedicated to improving humanitarian performance through increased learning and accountability. We are looking for a Research Fellow to work with ALNAP members. The successful candidate will develop, conduct, manage and disseminate high quality and innovative research to positively influence change in the humanitarian sector.

You will lead on new and existing research projects and programmes to capture and improve the utilisation of humanitarian good practice. You will play a key role in facilitating ALNAP members in applying relevant good practice and the uptake of innovative ideas in their work.

The role will involve close liaison and collaboration with ALNAP member organisations – donors, international / national NGOs, UN agencies, the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and academics and researchers.

In addition to a relevant postgraduate qualification, you will have extensive and deep knowledge of key issues and organisations in international humanitarian response and be able to communicate to a wide variety of audiences. You will also have experience of working in a research environment, ideally with the humanitarian sector, demonstrated by a growing publication and report record.

Closing date: 28 March 2014 Interview date: 24 April 2014

ODI is an equal opportunities employer
Charity Reg. No.228248

How to apply:

To apply: http://jobs.odi.org.uk/VacancyInformation.aspx?VId=20158 For more information, please download an application pack from our website at www.odi.org.uk/jobs. If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please telephone 020 7922 0351 or email recruitment@odi.org.uk.

Evaluation Specialist, Vernacular Radio Pilot Project Evaluation, Nairobi, Kenya

MSI is a Washington, D.C.-based international development firm with a 30-year history of helping to deliver development results across the developing world. In 2008, we became the America’s operation of the international development arm of Coffey International Limited. Since that time, we’ve greatly expanded our ability to respond seamlessly and flexibly to client needs with our sister offices in the UK and Australia. Together, we are always driving toward results. We care deeply about the global issues we tackle. Our projects drive governments and organizations toward better results, helping the people they serve to live better lives. Today, we are proud to work in partnership with USAID, the private sector, local organizations, universities and foundations to create solutions to global needs. We collaborate with our partners in some of the most challenging and economic climates in the world, including Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq. We possess a core group of development experts in the fields of monitoring and evaluation, public sector reform, governance and anti-corruption who forge close relationships with our clients and partners to achieve the most effective development outcomes. Alongside the international development arm of Coffey, our team includes more than 2,100 development professionals with more than 70 corporate and project offices worldwide. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:
This evaluation will focus on a six-month pilot project involving the vernacular radio community in Kenya. Six vernacular radio stations will be evaluated, seeking to confirm whether the arrangement between MSI and the station worked for both parties, and will measure any increase in development reporting among the stations involved. The evaluation will also look at sustainability and provide recommendations on whether the pilot should be rolled out more widely or over a longer period of time.

There are several components to the evaluation:
Document review of media monitoring and if available, SMS listenership data
On-site visits to the six radio stations
Analysis of the SMS, monitoring and field trip data
Final report to MSI due by 37th day

Position Summary:
This evaluator will analyze the data from the media monitoring which Reelforge has been doing. In addition, the evaluator will make on-site visits to each station, and interview not only relevant station personnel such as the journalists, station managers, marketing managers, but also where relevant, USAID implementing partners who may have contributed or tried to contribute stories to the station.

We are seeking one consultant to carry out this evaluation (with support from MSI-Kenya), beginning on or about April 1st 2014. S/he will have approximately 37 days of LOE for the following tasks:

Document review of media monitoring material and other project documents (3 days)
Planning (3 days)
Visiting the 6 radio stations (3 days each with one day of travel)
Data analysis and report writing (7 days)

**Please note: Only expatriate candidates living in Kenya are eligible to apply.**

Responsibilities:

Reviewing project documents.
Reviewing data from SMS and media monitoring.
Interviewing relevant participants (as per discussions with USAID and MSI).
Field work, travelling to six vernacular radio stations in Kenya.
Analyze all data, both qualitative and quantitative.
Write final report of 35 pages (maximum), to include relevant charts and graphs.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in International Affairs, Media, Journalism or Social Sciences, with a minimum three years media or journalism related experience (at least one year of international experience).
Experience in African media environment an asset, but not a requirement.
Minimum four years working as an independent evaluator, with experience doing evaluation field work and at least one year of international experience.
Fluency in written and spoken English required.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com

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