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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