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Chief Executive Officer / Senior Executives

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location:Africa and Asia
Last Date: April 15, 2011

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is part of the Aga Khan Development Network
(AKDN); a group of private, international, non-denominational agencies founded
by His Highness the Aga Khan. The Network's organisations have individual
mandates that range from the fields of health and education to culture, rural
development and the promotion of private-sector enterprise. AKDN is dedicated
to improving living conditions and opportunities for the poor, without regard
to faith, origin or gender. More information....www.akdn.org/akf

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Chief Executive Officer / Senior Executives
Various locations in Africa and Asia

Role
AKF has a number of CEO and Senior Executive level positions in key locations
throughout Africa and Asia. These are exciting and challenging opportunities
to contribute to high quality multi-input development programmes in the
developing world. The CEO / Senior Executive for a given Country will have
responsibility for ensuring AKF has, and executes a clear direction, sense of
purpose and a well-defined proactive agenda that strives to continually create
new opportunities, improve the organisation's human and financial capacity and
positively influence the Country's environment within the global development
agenda.

Profile
The CEO / Senior Executive must be able to demonstrate the highest level of
responsibility and leadership under extreme deadlines with experience in
financial management, personnel management, and public and donor relations.
Experience and knowledge of the developing world or experience working in a
demanding environment would be a distinct advantage and commitment and
compassionate concern for development, and inter-cultural sensitivity. The
post requires travel to remote and difficult project sites to understand,
assess and oversee project design, implementation and results orientation. The
candidate should have a willingness and ability to learn quickly about a broad
range of development issues in which AKF is involved. Fluency in English, both
written and oral, is a requirement. Knowledge of one of the following
languages would be desirable: Arabic, Farsi, French, Russian or Portuguese.

Salary and international package to attract the best candidate.

Qualified applicants are invited to apply via the AKDN Career Centre at
www.akdn.org/careers/2529071 by Friday, 15 April 2011.

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Recruitment of a specialized firm for the recruitment of the Executive Directorof an International Institution

-By Development Network-

The West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and
Development (CORAF/WECARD)
Last Date: March 21, 2011

Call for the expression of interest for the recruitment of a specialist
international consultancy firm to provide support to the CORAF/WECARD
Governing Board in the selection of candidates for the position of Executive
Director to manage its Executive Secretariat based in Dakar, Senegal
CEIMI N°05/2011/CW/ du 06 /03/2011
Recruitment of a specialized firm for the recruitment of the Executive
Director of an International Institution--------------------------------------
1. The West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and
Development (CORAF/WECARD), seeks to employ an eminent scientist in the area
of agriculture, and a recognized agricultural research and development
manager, to occupy the position of Executive Director, following vacancy of
the said position.
2. The CORAF/WECARD intends to use part of its resources to pay for this
service based on an established contract for the recruitment of an
international recruitment firm of senior staff personnel at the International
level, and more specifically in the agricultural research and development
sector.
The expected missions and objectives of the firm are the following:
- Support the Governing Board in identifying candidates and establish a list
of candidates corresponding to the profile of the position;
- Assess the preselected candidates and propose the three best which will
constitute the « short list »;
- Help the Governing Board, during the interview process of the shortlisted
candidates, in acting as its Secretariat;
- Ensure that the best candidate is selected, who will respond to the
expectations of the position in terms of experience in institutional
development, scientific recognition and leadership.
3. The Chairman of the CORAF/WECARD Governing Board invites firms specialized
in the recruitment of senior cadre human resources to express their interest
in providing the services described above.
4. Through this call, interested firms must provide information showing that
they are qualified to provide such services (brochures, references concerning
the implementation of similar contracts, CV, experience in similar areas,
experience under similar conditions, etc.)
5. The recruitment firm must be experienced in recruiting senior staff
personnel, mainly in the areas of agricultural research and development. They
must possess, at least, the following key staff members:
· a Head of Mission specialized in the recruitment of senior staff personnel,
withat least 15 years demonstrated experience in the area and having carried
out at least 10 similar missions as Head of Mission over the last 5 years;
he/she must have a good knowledge of the intervention principles of technical
and development partners, and must be able to work in both languages of
CORAF/WECARD (English and French);
· a Deputy Head of Mission, specialized in the recruitment of senior
staffpersonnel, with at least 10 years demonstrated experience in the area and
having carried out at least 5 similar missions as Deputy Head of Mission over
the last 5 years; he/she must have a good knowledge of the intervention
principles of technical and development partners, and must be able to work in
both languages of CORAF/WECARD (English and French).
The firm will be selected based on the modality of « selection of the least
costly », in conformity with the procedures defined in the Guide « Selection
and Employment of Consultants by the Lenders of the World Bank, published by
the Bank in May, 2004, revised in October 2006 and May
2010www.worldbank.org/wbsite/externa/projects/procurement
6. Interested firms that have fulfilled the required conditions could obtain
complementary information from Monday to Friday and from 8H30 to 17 H00, from
the following address byabubakarr@yahoo.com with copy topaco.sereme@coraf.org
7. The expression of interest must be submitted in one envelope containing two
envelopes each enclosing separately the financial and technical offers.
8. The expression of interests, written in the French or English Language, on
A4 format, must be deposited at the address indicated below or by electronic
mail at the following address. Pr Abubakar B. YusufChairman of the Search
Committee CORAF/WECARD Executive Secretariat 7, Avenue Bourguiba – Castors BP
48 Dakar RP SENEGAL, the latest on the 21st march 2011 at precisely 17
hours,local time.Chairman of the Governing Board
CORAF/WECARD

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DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

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Deputy Executive Director

Partners in Population and Development
Location:Dhaka
Last Date: March 26, 2011

Dhaka 78334 US$ p.a. plus benefits

Partners in Population and Development (PPD- www.partners-popdev.org ), an
intergovernmental alliance of 25 developing countries seeks to assist each
other and other developing countries in addressing sexual and reproductive
health and rights, including family planning and HIV/AIDS through South-South
collaboration. PPD's key strategies include senior level advocacy and policy
dialogue, capacity building, sharing experiences and good practices and
building strategic partnerships.

PPD is a Permanent Observer at the United Nations and has diplomatic status in
Bangladesh. Apart from its Secretariat located in Dhaka, PPD has an Africa
Regional Office in Kampala, Uganda and a programme office in China.

The Deputy Executive Director will be directly responsible for day to day
operations including identification of needs of member countries, preparation
of innovative project proposals to address needs, sourcing of funds and
satisfactory project management within the overarching framework of PPD's
Strategic Plan. He/she would also support the Executive Director in mobilizing
political and financial commitments, raising awareness about South-South
collaboration and representing PPD in international fora.

Minimum qualifications for the position include a Master's degree in Public
Health/ Reproductive Health or similar (health related) development area and
10 years of professional experience in reproductive health including 3 years in
low and middle income countries. Successful candidates are likely to have an
outstanding track record of managing multicountry projects with a wide range
of stakeholders from varied cultural settings; sound understanding of
reproductive health related issues and excellent communication skills in
English and French .

The position is open only to citizens of PPD member countries. The appointment
is for an initial period of two years, renewable by mutual agreement.

Interested candidates should send a detailed CV no later than March 26, 2011
to:

Mr. S. Basavaraj
Managing Director
MSG Strategic Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
A-280 (LGF), New Friends Colony
New Delhi – 110025
India
Email: msg@msg.net.in

Natural Resource Management Specialist - American Embassy

-By Development Network-

Location:Kinshasa-Gombe
Last Date: March 16, 2011
Email: HRKinshasa@state.gov (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

AMERICAN EMBASSY JOB OPPORTUNITY
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE
Ave. Lukusa, No. 498, Kinshasa-Gombe
Phone 081-8806193; e-mail: HRKinshasa@state.gov
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Those who have previously applied for position no. 10-60 need not re-apply as
your application will be considered.
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
The Natural Resource Management Specialist (NRM Specialist) will provide
support to the Mission Environmental Officer (MEO) to help mainstream
environmental awareness in decision making. The NRM Specialist will be
responsible for monitoring, tracking, and ensuring compliance with USAID
environmental policies and procedures and those of the DRC to ensure that
unintended environmental consequences are avoided and positive social and
environmental outcomes are enhanced. With this monitoring of activities, the
NRM Specialist will take the lead in overseeing the completion of 22 CFR 216
(USAID Environmental Procedures) document preparations. NRM Specialist duties
in support of the MEO constitute 60% of the position with the other 40% of
duties involving analyses and implementation of the bilateral NRM component of
the USAID DRC Economic Growth Portfolio.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education: A minimum of Master's of Sciences in a field directly related to
natural resource management is required.
Experience: Five years experience working in natural resource management or in
a related environmental field to include managerial experience is required.
Specific work experience working on climate change and clean energy programming
is required. Experience working with agriculture and ecosystems protection is
also required.
Language Proficiency: Level IV (Fluent) English and French is required.
Fluency in one or more official Congolese language is also required.
Knowledge: Should be knowledgeable about USAID bilateral projects in the DRC
as well as regional CARPE programs. Thoroughly knowledgeable about DRC and
USAID environmental regulations/policies as well as having knowledge of the
DRC agricultural, clean energy, and forestry sector.
Skills and Abilities: High level problem solving skills to decide how to
make bilateral USAID and CARPE programs/activities environmentally
sustainable. Must be innovative and strategic thinker to plan ahead for both
annual project cycles as well as more long term planning for environmental
policy and strategy. Excellent communication skills to persuasively deal with
all levels of USAID/Kinshasa hierarchy, CARPE, as well as external partners
and DRC government officials. Must be able to give training workshops to
partners in a dynamic and informative manner.
Closing Date: March 16, 2011.

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Several Technical and Managerial posts

There has never been a more exciting time to be part of the ILO! We are looking
for people who want to come and fight for the values of Social Justice and fair
Globalization advocated by the ILO. If you would like to work within an
internationally diverse, globally challenging, highly principled environment, if
you want to become part of history as this UN specialized agency reinvents
itself in order to make its vision a reality and you have a proven track record
of high performance, then the ILO is the right place for you.

The ILO is hiring professionals in the following technical and managerial areas.
For further information on our vacancies including details of terms and
conditions and how to apply, please visit https://erecruit.ilo.org . The closing
date for applications is March 5 2011.

•International Labour Standards • Economic Policy & Labour Market • Labour
Administration
• Social Security • Enterprise Development • Working Conditions • Occupational
Safety & Health • Social Dialogue • Employment • Migration • Internal Management
& Administration

Contact details:

Human Resources Development Department
International Labour Organization
recruit@ilo.org

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Faculty Position in Energy Field of Study School of Environment, Resources and Development Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)

-By Development Network-

Location:Pathumthani, Thailand
Last Date: March 31, 2011

Applications are invited for Assistant/Associate Professor level position in
the Energy Field of Study (FoS) at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT),
Pathumthani, Thailand. AIT is an autonomous, non-profit, international
post-graduate institution offer degrees, diplomas and certificates in
engineering, science, planning and management, and serves over 2,000 students
from many countries across Asia and beyond. Teaching faculty, researchers,
staffs and students from more than 40 countries form a unique international
community on the Institute's 400 acres, beautifully landscaped residential
campus, situated 42 km north of Bangkok.

Energy related academic program at AIT was established in 1979. So far, over
1,000 students have graduated in the energy related studies at AIT. As of
August 2010, nearly hundred students are enrolled in Energy FoS, of whom thirty
percent at the doctoral level. Apart from regular teaching and student
research, faculty members in the Energy FoS carry out a large number of
regional sponsored research projects. Some of the research focuses of Energy
FoS are Energy, Environment and Climate Change; Energy for Sustainable
Development; Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency; Electric Power System
Management and Energy Economics and Planning.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will hold a PhD or Doctoral degree in energy economics
or resource economics (with specialization in energy economics) from a reputed
university and possess demonstrated relevant teaching/research experience in
the energy field. The candidate must have the expertise and ability to teach
courses in the areas of Energy Pricing, Oil and Gas Economics, Energy-Economic
Modeling and Policy Analysis, Electricity Economics and Planning, Energy Risk
Management, Energy Markets, Restructuring of Energy Industries, Emission
Trading, Energy Law and Business, and Economics of Climate Change. The
candidate will also be required to offer courses in the Masters in Energy
Business Management Programme. A strong commitment to teaching and research,
with the aptitude to establish and maintain a dynamic research program in a
major energy area/issue is desirable.

Duties/Responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected to develop and teach postgraduate and the
planned undergraduate courses, supervise Master's and Doctoral students,
conduct sponsored and individual research, and carry out consultancy and
outreach activities. In addition, the candidate is expected to assist in the
conduct of trainings/workshops and other human resource development activities
supported by AIT or international or national agencies.

Benefits
The initial contract period will be for two years subject to renewal. The
salary offered is regionally competitive, commensurate with academic merits and
experience. Benefits include, Provident Fund, Settlement Grant, Education
subsidy for dependents and medical benefit. There are also possibilities for
earning additional income by carrying out sponsored research projects and
consulting services.

The selected candidate is expected to join in June 2011. Please send a letter
of application, including (1) curriculum vitae, (2) copies of three selected
publications, (3) one-page professional statement describing goals and
aspirations and (4) names and addresses of three referees to the following
address.

The Dean
School of Environment, Resources and Development
Asian Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Tel: +66-2524-6074
+66-2524-6074
Fax: +66-2524-6071
E-mail: deanserd@ait.ac.th

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Senior Officer for Education, Youth and Training

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Location: Southeast Asia
Last Date: March 20, 2011
Email: hr‐asean@asean.org

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THE ASEAN SECRETARIAT
INVITES ASEAN NATIONALS TO APPLY
FOR THE FOLLOWING VACANCY
SENIOR OFFICER
EDUCATION, YOUTH AND TRAINING
Background:
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretariat is the nerve
centre of
ASEAN, a regional inter‐governmental organisation founded in 1967, to promote
peace
and stability, sustained economic growth, shared prosperity and social progress.
It
comprises the ten countries of Southeast Asia.
The entry into force of the ASEAN Charter on 15 December 2008 had provided new
impetus to ASEAN's integration efforts by establishing a legal and institutional
framework required to achieve the ASEAN Community by 2015. This includes the
newly
approved organisational structure of the ASEAN Secretariat that is aligned to
the
requirements of the Charter and the three Blueprints of the ASEAN
Political‐Security
Community (APSC), the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), and the ASEAN Socio‐
Cultural Community (ASCC). The ASEAN Secretariat is therefore well positioned to
provide the necessary functions required to effectively support the community
building
process under the Charter and the Blueprints.
Currently the ASEAN Secretariat is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the
position of
Senior Officer Education, Youth and Training who will work under the Education,
Youth
& Training Division, Socio‐Cultural Cooperation Directorate, ASEAN
Socio‐Cultural
Community Department. This Division manages ASEAN cooperation in youth and
education, including the provision of training.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Manage the operational activities of the Division in the area of Education,
Youth and
Training
• Plan, coordinate, implement, and monitor strategic initiatives, programmes,
work plans, projects and activities in the education, youth and training
sectors, in
consultation with the Head of Division and the Director of the Directorate.
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• Provide supervision and coaching to subordinates to ensure timely and quality
output and deliverables in the concerned sectors.
• Coordinate and provide project management support for ASEAN projects in the
relevant sectors, including liaison and project coordination with project
proponents/ASEAN Member States, ASEAN Dialogue Partners, other external
parties/partners, and internal ASEAN Secretariat divisions/units.
• Manage relations and information flow with ASEAN Member States, ASEAN
Dialogue Partners, other external parties/partners, and relevant Divisions
within
the ASEAN Secretariat, including preparation and submission of input and
reports, drafting of speech and talking points.
• Prepare information, materials and publications for public dissemination
through
the ASEAN Websites and other means in consultation with Public Outreach and
Civil Society Division and other relevant ASEAN Secretariat Directorates and
Divisions to raise the profile of ASEAN Cooperation in education, youth and
training, and in realising the ASEAN Socio‐Cultural Community (ASCC).
• Undertake regular review and evaluation of policy, programmes and work plans
under the EYTD purview.
• Maintain and manage the EYTD database and information system.
2. Provide policy and technical advice and recommendations
• Provide substantive policy and technical advice and recommendations in the
conceptualization and management of initiatives, programs, projects and
activities on education, youth and training. This will include preparation and
tabling of concept papers and proposals, and in the provision of advice and
recommendations to ASEAN Member States.
• Provide input to other Divisions of the ASEAN Secretariat, particularly on
crosssectoral
issues under the EYTD purview.
• Coordinate update of progress against sectoral workplans (and similar
documents) including the ASCC Blueprint, and provide reporting input to the
Strategic Planning and Coordination Division and Executive Support Division.
• Coordinate with other ASEAN bodies (through ASEC's desk officers) on
crosssectoral
issues.
• Initiate, develop and negotiate collaborative activities with relevant
organisations/external partners.
3. Service the relevant bodies of the ASEAN Socio Cultural Community (ASCC)
• Represent the ASEAN Secretariat and serve as resource person at Meetings of
relevant ASEAN sectoral bodies as well as meetings of other organizations under
purview (e.g. as a speaker, facilitator or moderator).
• Support and contribute to the meetings of relevant ASEAN bodies by ensuring
efficient and effective development and production of documents, such as
meeting agenda, information and discussion papers, concept papers, project
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proposals and other communication materials, as well as prepare meeting
reports of Ministerial/Senior‐Officials/Working Group level meetings and
workshops, as requested.
• Provide support for the attendance of ASEAN Secretary‐General/Deputy
Secretary‐General at meetings/events organized by ASEAN, other international
organizations, or Dialogue Partners, which include drafting talking points or
speeches that cover/carry some policy recommendations or regional responses
to issues raised.
• Coordinate the follow‐up actions to decisions and agreements made at ASEAN
Meetings.
• Coordinate with other ASEAN bodies (through ASEAN Secretariat's Desk Officers)
on cross‐sectoral issues.
Requirements:
• Postgraduate Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies,
International Relations, Management, Economics or other appropriate specialist
discipline.
• A minimum six (6) years high‐level experience in a relevant field. Policy and
program
development experience in the education, youth, and community development
sectors an added advantage.
• Excellent command of the English language, written and spoken, including
significant
experience in drafting and summarizing reports, writing concept papers, talking
points, speeches and project proposals, and in moderating discussions and
delivering presentations.
• High‐level technical skills and knowledge in area of responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with
stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving, planning and the development of
policies
and procedures.
• Demonstrated sound oral and written communication skills, and sound
interpersonal skills (with high emotional quotient) including experience in
crosscultural
environment and international settings.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate staff and work effectively with people at all
levels
of the organisation.
• Experience in identifying training and professional/technical development
needs of
staff.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct both formal and on the job training, and
foster the
career development goals of staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative work practices.
• Proven ability for accuracy under pressure and adherence to deadlines.
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General qualifications:
Familiarity with diplomatic practices and protocol. Other required qualities
are:
computer literacy and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools; ability
to multitask,
work long and irregular hours, and perform outside the usual job scope; ability
to
function effectively independently and as part of a team; and a willingness to
travel
frequently on short notice.
Remuneration and Benefits:
Successful candidate will be offered the post with a probation period of six
months and
monthly salary starting from USD 2,900. There are other applicable benefits
which
include housing, medical, education of dependent children, and gratuity. Upon
completion of the probationary period, the candidate will be confirmed for up to
threeyear
contract, inclusive of the six‐month probationary period, in the first instance.
How to apply:
Send your application to hr‐asean@asean.org highlighting your suitability and
potential
contribution to the position together with a detailed CV, certified true copies
of
educational certificates obtained, and completed Employment Application Form
with
recent photograph, which can be downloaded at www.asean.org/opportunities.
Please indicate on the subject heading: Application for Senior Officer
Education, Youth
and Training.
Application papers should be received at the ASEAN Secretariat by 20 March 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified, and the decision of the
Secretary‐General of
ASEAN on the appointment shall be final.

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Commonwealth Secretariat-Consultancy: The Global Natural fibre forum project - Phase II

Location: Africa, Caribbean and Pacific
Last Date: March 18, 2011
Email: i.allotey@commonwealth.int

Reference: PX/SRL/0403
Location: Africa, Caribbean and Pacific
Duration: 60 person days
Closing Date: 18 Mar 2011

Introduction and Project Objectives

The Commonwealth Secretariat through its Special Advisory Services Division
(SASD) wishes to engage three (3) Consultants to implement a project entitled:
The Global Natural Fibre Forum Project: Phase II. The main aim of this project
is to increase knowledge and capacity of Commonwealth developing countries to
develop their natural fibres industries. The services of a Consultant are
required in each region to create awareness on natural fibre opportunities,
build capacity of stakeholders and facilitate establishment of national and
regional networks of a recently established knowledge platform known as the
Global Natural Fibre Forum (GNFF). The following are the three regions:

1. Africa;

2. Caribbean; and

3. Pacific

This is phase II of the project. The first phase was finalized in November 2010.
It involved mobilisation of information on natural fibres in member countries
and designing a GNFF framework and operational plan. GNFF is a knowledge
platform and will operate as a world-wide network for natural fibres. The
purpose of the network is to assist in increasing income of small producers
through use of indigenous natural fibres, supporting the integrating of their
rural fibre industry to its value chain and acting as a platform to
share/transfer knowledge on a voluntary basis on technology, designs, marketing
information, research etc.

Phase I results showed evidence of insignificant knowledge on economic usage of
natural fibres. The results also revealed that there is no global body promoting
the interests of the small producers who are largely un-organized and mainly in
developing countries. The conclusion was that a well structured global network
operating as a knowledge hub would address some of the deficiencies. Some of the
key recommendations that emerged from the survey and consultation which form the
basis of the GNFF framework include the following:

* GNFF should be formed as a not-for-profit membership association
* GNFF should exist to improve conditions of the small producers/communities
subsistent on natural fibres, provide good products for consumers and sustain
the environment; and
* GNFF should be primarily an umbrella organization for national associations
and member bodies

Phase II activities will include awareness creation, building national and
regional networks and a natural fibres capacity building programme in each
region. Whereas the main objective will be to raise awareness on economic usage
of natural fibres, the consultation and programme will also facilitate the
creation of GNFF national and regional networks. The networks will be essential
in the formation of the governance structure of the GNFF.

Scope of Work

The Consultants will be required to collect and collate information on natural
fibres, identify key institutions and individuals that would be potential
network members and organise and facilitate regional natural fibres capacity
building programmes. The regional capacity building programmes will be for
two-days and 20-25 people will be invited to attend. The consultants will be
expected to identify the people that will be invited to the capacity building
programme. During the regional programme, Consultants will share information on
natural fibres in that particular region, demonstrate the opportunities in use
of natural fibres as well as market the GNFF. The programme will also have an
exhibition on natural fibre products.

The following are the specific terms of reference:

(a) Collect and collate information on natural fibres in the commonwealth
countries in the region and develop a compendium of natural fibre investment
opportunities for MSMEs;

(b) Create awareness on economic importance of natural fibres and the formation
of Global Natural Fibre Forum;

(c) Identify key institutions and individuals that would be potential GNFF
members as well as those that will participate in the regional capacity building
programme;

(d) Organise and facilitate a two-day regional natural fibres capacity building
programmes to share information on natural fibres in that particular region,
demonstrate the opportunities in use of natural fibres and promote work of the
GNFF.

(e) Organise an exhibition of natural fibre products in parallel with the
capacity building programme

Key Deliverables

The main outputs of this project will be:
# Report containing:
# Information on natural fibres in the region including key institutions and
individuals involved in natural fibres;
# Compendium of natural fibres investment opportunities for MSMEs
# Report on Natural Fibres Capacity Building Programme

Time Frame

The time duration for this component of the project is a maximum period of 4
person weeks.

Budget

Budget for this consultancy as provided above (in the summary box) is at an all
inclusive amount and includes professional fees, international air travel,
subsistence allowance, incidental expenses and other consultant's project
related costs. The budget however does not include local workshop training costs
which will be borne by the Commonwealth Secretariat.

Minimum Qualifications

Individual consultants who are nationals of Commonwealth member countries and
residing in the selected regions should possess the following:

(a) At least 10 years' experience advising governments and non government bodies
in development of MSME strategies, business development services and network
development.;

(b) Experience and very good working technical knowledge in natural fibres;

(c) Experience and good working knowledge in development of MSME programmes
promoting use of natural fibres especially in rural areas.

1. The deadline for receipt of proposals is midnight GMT, Friday 18 March 2011

2. This invitation is open to individual consultants residing in the region they
are applying to provide the services;

3. Consultant(s) must demonstrate knowledge of the subject by clearly
interpreting the terms of reference and providing a methodology and approach
that they will adopt in undertaking the assignment;

4. Consultant(s) must submit a write-up, maximum 5 pages, describing the
approach, the Commonwealth countries (at least 3) to be visited, length of field
visits, and a clear time-based work plan that they will use in undertaking the
assignment;

5. A financial proposal on fees, air and local travel, subsistence and other
costs must be attached to the proposal;

Only consulting firms (registered in any Commonwealth member country) or
independent consultant(s) who are national(s) of a Commonwealth member country
and who possess the required expertise are invited to submit their proposal
which should include a covering statement of your organization/company's
relevant expertise, if applicable, and its experience of similar projects and
services carried out in developing countries.

Applications to be submitted electronically to the attention of Miss Ishbel
Allotey at i.allotey@commonwealth.int or by fax at 44-207 747 6520

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Consultant-MDTF :The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) Location: Uganda

Last Date: February 24, 2011
Email: procurement@asareca.org (Reference: DevNetJobs.org)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTANT SERVICES)
Uganda
Support to Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa
Multi Donor Trust Fund (MDTF)
Grant No: TF 093070
Project ID No: P 112600
Expressions of interest
The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central
Africa
(ASARECA) has received a Grant from the World Bank , acting as administrator of
grant
funds provided by various donors under the Multi Donor Trust Fund (MDTF), toward
the
cost of the Support to Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa and
intends to
apply part of the proceeds for consultant services. The services include:
The selected consultant will be required to carry out an institutional review
basing on the
information below:
The Multi Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) and other support are currently focused on the
implementation of the 5-year Operational Plan (2009 – 2013).
Whereas there have been 6-monthly Supervision Missions, the Development
Partners(DPs) have
made it clear that there will be a comprehensive Mid-term Review of ASARECA's
performance
in the areas of governance, management and operational policies and procedures
in the first
quarter of 2011.
It is agreed that the Internal Review should serve as a mechanism for ASARECA to
ready itself
for the Mid-term Review that will be commissioned by the DPs.
Main objective of the Review:
1. To assess the strategic relevance of ASARECA in the broader development
challenges of the
sub-region, in particular to assess the extent to which ASARECA has positioned
itself as an
effective sub-regional player in Agricultural Research for Development.
Scope of work
1. To identify the strength and weaknesses, and constraints and opportunities
within ASARECA
to meet its mandate;
2. To assess the relevance, effectiveness and efficiency of ASARECA's research
project
portfolio. In particular, the study will assess whether the programs (and
projects under
implementation) are adequately and effectively addressing key sub-regional
challenges in
agricultural research for development and address the following questions: are
the programs
responding to the mission and goal of ASARECA? Are they adequately aligned to
the strategic
objectives of ASARECA? How effective and efficient are the linkages (delivery
mechanisms)
between the ASARECA Secretariat's units (Program Management Units, Finance Unit,
Procurement Unit, etc) and the sub-grantees. Will this arrangement deliver the
desired outcomes
and impact?
3. To identify key institutional competencies required for effective
implementation of
ASARECA's mandate, and do so focusing only on those that are of highest
importance; i.e.,
those that will make or break implementation of its mandate; the Review will
focus mainly on the
organizational level, and will not examine in any depth the performance of
individual projects.
4. To review the institutional arrangements currently in place relevant to the
key competencies
noted above; in particular, it will review the institutional arrangements,
including their links with
the agricultural research system and stakeholders and how ASARECA's objectives
fit within the
mandate of these institutions;
5. To assess the progress made in implementing the policies and procedures
embodied in the
Operational Manual, and in establishing and strengthening the management
systems; in
particular, the review will assess the efficiency and effectiveness of
management procedures;
6. To assess the financial operational and human resources policies and
procedures; in particular
assess compliance and control systems and procedures, and assess risk management
systems with
a view to identifying areas that need improvement.
8. To assess the efficiency and effectiveness of inter-program linkages and
between Programs;
the review will identify areas for which cooperation and coordination could be
enhanced for
improved delivery of services to each other, and to other stakeholders.
7. To work out the detail human resource implication (on account of its
mandate); this would be
viewed from building sustainable institutional capacity;
8. Based on the various diagnoses/reviews, recommend institutional arrangements
within the
existing mandate of the institution, including appropriate governance and
operating structure.
The proposed institutional arrangements should indicate the coordination
structures, and how key
stakeholders will be integrated in ASARECA's program implementation, and an
organizational
chart for all the key units
9. To propose a detailed action plan and time-frame for implementation of the
various
recommendations by the Review.
ASARECA now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing
the
services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they
are qualified
to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments,
experience in similar
conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). Consultants
may associate to
enhance their qualifications.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the
World Bank's
Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers
(current
edition).
Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below
during office
hours 8.30 am- 12.30pm and 2.30pm to 5.30 pm ( East African Time)
Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 11.00am, 24th
February
2011.
The Executive Director
ASARECA
Attn: Itaza Muhiirwa
Procurement and Contracting Officer
P. O . Box 765 Entebbe Uganda
Tel: 256 414 322235
Fax: 256 414 4322593
E-mail: procurement@asareca.org
Web site:www.asareca.org

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