USAID East Africa position

Evaluation Team Leader - USAID/East Africa
Kenya

IBTCI is seeking an Evaluation Team Leader - USAID/East Africa in Kenya. COMPANY PROFILE: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI) is a Washington-based development consulting firm with over three decades of global multi-sectoral work for USAID, MCC, DfID, and numerous other public and private sector donors. We work extensively in Monitoring & Evaluation; priority practice areas include education and human/ institutional capacity development, health, economic growth, and democracy & governance.

PROJECT BACKGROUND: IBTCI has been awarded a contract by USAID/East Africa under the ESPS IQC for a final evaluation of the APHIAplus Health Communication and Marketing (HCM) Program. The goal of the current program is to improve the health outcomes and impact for Kenyans through sustainable, country-led programs and partnerships. This is achieved through increased use of quality health services, products and information, and strengthened leadership, management and governance for sustained health behaviors. The program focuses on improved health outcomes in malaria, HIV, FP, and CS in Kenya. This is achieved through initiatives to improve the capability of the private health market to meet the needs of Kenyans through social marketing approaches. A subsidiary goal of this activity was to support local organizations in the overall implementation in line with USAID Forward objectives. The purpose of the evaluation is to conduct an end-of-activity evaluation that will establish the extent to which the expected outcomes have been met and which will also provide recommendations for future activities in the area of health communications and marketing.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: The Team Leader will be a senior expatriate (Health/ Population/ Nutrition/ HIV-AIDS Analyst) experienced in social marketing and communication and will have overall responsibility for fulfilling the requirements of this SOW. The following qualifications are required: Master’s degree. Significant experience with behavior change communication and social marketing in the private sector. Three or more previous experiences as a team leader for a health program evaluation. 10+ years of extensive international experience related to health programs. 7+ years in evaluating donor-funded activities.

TO APPLY: please email your cover letter, CV, AID1420 and three references to recruiting@ibtci.com in a message with the subject "Evaluation Team Leader - USAID/East Africa".

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Internationaljobs.org job posting: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Washington, DC

There is an opening for a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist in Washington, DC. Minimum 3 years of relevant experience. Salary range: Up to $642, daily depending on salary history; Open period: August 11-18, 2014; Position information: Consulting opportunity; Title: USAID Bureau for Economic Growth, Education and Environment (E3); Performance dates: On/about September 01, 2014 to December 01, 2014; Duty locations: Washington, DC; Position number: 20066.

Background: USAID’s mission is to promote human development and stable, free and prosperous societies around the world.  The provision of clean Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services is a key input for ensuring healthy and productive communities globally.  USAID promotes a water secure world by improving management of water and sanitation utilities, promoting behavior change related to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene, and ensuring sustainable use and management of water resources.

Scope of Work: The incumbent reports to the division chief for Strategic Programs and Evaluation (SPE) in the office of Program, Learning and Coordination (PLC) in USAID's Bureau for Economic Growth, Education and Environment (E3). The monitoring and evaluation specialist is part of an E3 team that coordinates the bureau's monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure quality scope of work and reports, and develops annual evaluation strategies. As a key member of the E3 Monitoring and Evaluation team, the incumbent will work to bridge M&E efforts within PLC and E3 to re-design and manage key related E3 processes and supporting data required for management of and learning from technical programs and interventions. The E3 monitoring and evaluation (M&E) team includes the Bureau's senior monitoring and evaluation adviser and E3's 14 technical offices' M&E points of contact.

Examples of technical offices include: Water, Forestry and Biodiversity, Global Climate Change, Education, Economic Policy, etc. The incumbent also liaises with the Agency's Bureau for Policy, Planning and Learning as it relates to M&E activities and the Agency's evaluation strategy, and regional bureaus as needed. The incumbent will work with E3 M&E officers to train and document best practices in M&E in the E3 bureau, considering which should be elevated to the Agency level.

Deliverables: The consultant will be responsible for the following activities: Using existing data, documents, and discussions with key counterparts, finalize Portfolio Review templates and documents. Using E3 program data, assist with the bureau's portfolio reviews. Assist with the meta analysis and reporting of E3 tech sector evaluations. Assist in scheduling and participate in E3 M&E POC meetings. Complete E3 M&E newsletter portions related to incumbent’s specific duties. Provide guidance on improving E3's Administrator Leadership Council quarterly data calls and reporting. Assist with E3 gap maps and systematic reviews. Engage with PPL/LER on recommendations and guidance related to M&E policy Agency-wide.

QUALIFICATIONS: The following qualifications are preferred: Graduate degree in statistics, economics, public policy, international relations, and/or monitoring and evaluation, or related field.

Required Application Materials: The following application materials must accompany applications: Cover letter, CV, Three references.

TO APPLY: Write Position #20066 on the subject line. Please submit all other required documents listed above to Consulting@usaid.gov. Please also include your salary history utilizing Form AID 1420-17 as part of your application. The form can be found at http://www.usaid.gov/forms. Only finalists will be contacted. No telephone inquiries, please.

Graphic Designer--USAID

Graphic Designer
Washington, DC/Remote

There is an opening for a Graphic Designer in Washington, DC/Remote. 5+ years’ experience required. Salary range: Up to $635 daily depending on salary history; Open period: December 17 - 23, 2013; Performance dates: On/about January 6, 2014 to March 28, 2014 [Approximately 15-20 days, not necessarily consecutive]; Duty locations: Washington, DC/Remote; Position number: 20034.

Background: Every year, Dr. Rajiv Shah, USAID Administrator, releases an Annual Letter to showcase the Agency’s progress over the past year and discuss priorities for the coming year. Published online and in print, the Annual Letter is distributed to USAID Missions around the world, as well as key stakeholders in the U.S. Government and across the development community. It represents a unique opportunity to share USAID’s vision with a broad audience in a creative and transparent way.

Dr. Shah serves as the 16th Administrator of USAID and leads the efforts of more than 10,000 professionals in 80 missions around the world. He spearheads President Barack Obama’s landmark Feed the Future food security initiative, as well as global efforts to help end preventable child death, expand access to power, and help vulnerable communities build resilience to recurrent disasters. Taken together, these efforts have formed the foundation of a new model of development that brings high-impact partnerships and cutting-edge innovations to bear against the greatest challenges of our time.

Scope of Work: Work closely with the Administrator’s speechwriting team through regular meetings and phone calls to identify a creative and engaging design for the Annual Letter that is appropriate for print and online publication. Design the letter. This will include finding appropriate photography, creating relevant graphs from available data, and employing web tools to showcase the publication online. Arrange printing of the publication, including finding and meeting with representatives from the printer in coordination with Administrator’s speechwriting team and ensuring design and paper quality.

Deliverables: The contractor will be responsible for the following activities: Designing an Annual Letter of 5,000-6,000 words in length with color photography and graphics. Arranging and paying for the publication’s printing, which will be reimbursed by USAID. This includes finding and meeting with representatives from the printer in coordination with Administrator’s speechwriting team and ensuring design and paper quality. Facilitating publication on the website, including choosing appropriate web tools in coordination with USAID’s website team. Making last-minute text and design edits at the direction of the Administrator’s speechwriting team.

QUALIFICATIONS: The following qualifications are preferred: Five years of experiences working in graphic design and familiarity with production of print and online publications. Experience producing publications for international development organizations. Demonstrated capability to think creatively and work independently. Strong attention to detail.

Required Application Materials: The following application materials must accompany applications: CV, Two design samples that include both print and online versions.

TO APPLY: Write Position #20034 on the subject line. Please submit a CV and cover letter summarizing relevant expertise and experience and qualification, and all other required documents listed above to Consulting@usaid.gov. Please also include your salary history utilizing Form AID 1420-17 as part of your application. The form can be found at http://www.usaid.gov/forms. Only finalists will be contacted. No telephone inquiries, please.

Technical Advisor I: Nutrition Advisor--USAID

Technical Advisor I: Nutrition Advisor
Washington, DC

The Global Health Fellows Program II is seeking a Technical Advisor I: Nutrition Advisor (GHFP-II-P2-090) in Washington, DC. Assignment: Two year fellowship. The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with Global Health Corps, GlobeMed, Management Systems International and PYXERA Global. GHFP-II is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

GHFP-II's goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID health programs by addressing the Agency's immediate and emerging human capacity needs. The program seeks to accomplish this goal first through the recruitment, placement and support of diverse health professionals at the junior, mid and senior levels. These program participants include fellows, interns, corporate volunteers and Foreign Service National professionals. The program then provides substantial performance management and career development support to participants, including annual working planning assistance, and ensures that professional development opportunities are available.

Looking to the future, GHFP-II also seeks to establish a pool of highly-qualified global health professionals that will ensure the Agency's ongoing technical leadership and effectiveness. This objective is supported by an extensive outreach program that brings global health opportunities and specialized career advice to a diverse range of interested individuals, with a particular focus on those underrepresented in the field of global health.

BACKGROUND: The Nutrition Division, located within the Office of Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition in the Bureau for Global Health (GH), provides global technical leadership to USAID Missions, host governments, partners and stakeholders to improve nutrition and food security strategies, policies and programming. The Division works with various USAID operating units and partners in the implementation of nutrition and food security programs; including the Feed the Future Presidential Initiative, the Global Health Initiative, Title II Cooperating Sponsors/ Private Voluntary Organizations; the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief partners; Child Survival and Health Grant Program partners; and host country institutions.

INTRODUCTION: The Nutrition Advisor serves as a member of the Nutrition Division and provides technical advice and support for nutrition programming with a focus on pregnant women and lactating women, infants, and young children in development contexts, nutrition in emergencies, food/ nutrition interactions with HIV and other infectious diseases, prevention of specific micronutrient deficiencies including nutritional anemias, food security, and monitoring and evaluation associated to those areas.

The Nutrition Advisor will contribute to the implementation of Global Health and Feed the Future Presidential initiatives and USAID's policies and programs as they relate to nutrition and food security. S/he will primarily provide technical assistance to USAID country-level programs to roll-out the new USAID Nutrition Strategy (2014-2025) integrating nutrition with agriculture, health, HIV/AIDS, water and sanitation, agricultural and humanitarian assistance activities. S/he will oversee activities implemented by Washington-funded projects, focusing on monitoring and evaluation of multi-sectoral nutrition activities. S/he will support USAID leadership and input to the Scaling Up Nutrition Movement, the Thousand Days Partnership, and other global nutrition partnerships.

On behalf of the Nutrition Division, s/he will collaborate with other USAID bureaus in accomplishing Agency objectives, including policy and strategic development, program and project planning, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of nutrition and food security activities. The Nutrition Advisor will receive day-to-day guidance from the Nutrition Team Leader.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Nutrition Advisor will: Provide guidance and recommendations on nutrition-related topics across a broad program portfolio. Provide support to the Division's centrally-managed programs, such as the Food and Nutrition Technical Assistance (FANTA) 3 Project, Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING), Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), and other programs as needed. The focus will be on technical nutrition areas including promotion of early and exclusive breastfeeding and infant and young child feeding; maternal and child anemia, and interventions to address other micronutrient deficiencies. Provide assistance to the Nutrition Division toward the Division's support of the Scaling Up Nutrition Movement, the Thousand Days Partnership, and other global nutrition partnerships, and assist with tracking relevant global activities and responding to requests for information on food security and nutrition. Collaborate with the Nutrition Element Team, and with staff from other USAID/Washington bureaus, USAID missions, the U.S. Government (USG) interagency nutrition team, other donors, and implementing organizations, in leading the development of programmatic strategies and guidance related to nutrition programming. Coordinate with Nutrition Team members and staff from other divisions/ bureaus on the production of communications materials, talking points, briefers, analyses, and reports. Support the coordination with GH, the Bureau for Food Security, Office of Food for Peace, the Office of HIV/AIDS, and USAID missions to integrate nutrition into food security, family planning and reproductive health, maternal and child health, water and sanitation, and infectious disease programs.

Training and Professional Development: Keep abreast of literature and latest developments related to nutrition programming. Deepen knowledge of latest developments related to USG nutrition policy and frameworks, especially as they relate to interagency collaboration. Participate in interagency working groups and professional meetings, as appropriate to SOW. Participate in professional continuing education and skills training within the purview of GHFP-II.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: Master's degree in public health, nutrition and food policy, or related disciplines; demonstrated expertise in human nutrition preferred. 0-7 years' experience in food and nutrition programs in health, or food security settings, with or without experience in an international or resource challenged setting. Experience in data analysis; monitoring and evaluation; research ethics, design and implementation; and in nutrition communications and outreach in low-resource settings preferred. Familiarity with USG policies and procedures; experience working with USAID or other donor-funded programs preferred. Strong interpersonal communication, public speaking and writing skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in diverse contexts, and as part of inter-disciplinary teams. High degree of professional judgment, ingenuity, and originality to interpret strategy, to analyze, develop and present work, and to monitor and evaluate programs. Ability to contribute to required reporting processes with timely input for USAID and USG interagency nutrition efforts. Ability to travel domestically and internationally, often on short notice, for at least 25% of time. Fluency in a foreign language, French preferred. US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs. Please view the 2013 GHFP-II Benefits Booklet.

TO APPLY: All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP-II's online recruitment system at https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/, which allows you to store your CV, profile and bio data form in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on January 17, 2014. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer

Global Health Fellows Program II Summer 2014 Internships

Global Health Fellows Program II Summer 2014 Internships
Washington, DC

The Global Health Fellows Program II is pleased to announce its upcoming Summer 2014 internships with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) in Washington, DC.

Complete your online profile! The application period will run from January 6-20, 2014. Start by completing your online profile and by answering the general essay questions. Please note that as we review your application materials, the answers to the essays will carry considerable weight. We strongly recommend that you give them some thought and develop compelling and relevant answers. There is also an additional question related to the specific internship(s) that you apply for (you can apply for up to two). Log on to www.ghfp.net to create your profile.

Work with the largest development agency in the world. USAID is home to a wide range of world-renown global health experts working on projects of international scope and importance. The internships are based in USAID's Global Health Bureau and other bureaus. These compensated positions will not only provide you with a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of global health, you'll be at the center of some of the most important and interesting work being done today. All internships require US citizenship or US permanent resident status.

Technical areas include: Infectious diseases: HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria; Maternal and child health; Reproductive health; Nutrition; Commodities security and logistics; Youth programming; Demography.

A variety of competitive positions are available. While most are at the graduate level, some positions are also open to undergraduate students who meet certain criteria, as well as some that will be challenging for PhD candidates. We are interested in a diverse group of people from a broad range of disciplines including: Public health, Social work, Education, International relations/ development, Supply chain management, Medicine, Nursing/ midwifery, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Business administration, Population and demographic studies, Communications.

We anticipate approximately 30 openings in total. We'll be sending out additional announcements as new scopes of work come online. Below you'll see the positions that are already confirmed. All positions are in USAID/Washington: ·Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Intern: Policy, Evaluation & Communication Division, Office of Population & Reproductive Health.
·Policy, Advocacy, Financing and Governance Intern: Policy, Evaluation, and Communication Division, Office of Population and Reproductive Health.
·Children in Adversity Outreach Intern: Center for Excellence on Children in Adversity, Office of the Assistant Administrator.
·Global Fund Intern: Tuberculosis (TB) Team, Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition.
·Health Financing Intern: Tuberculosis (TB) Team, Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition.
·Laboratory Strengthening Intern: Tuberculosis (TB) Team, Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition.
·PRH Communications Intern: Office of Population and Reproductive Health.
·Pediatric HIV Care and Treatment Intern: Technical Leadership and Research Division, Office of HIV/AIDS.
·Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission Intern: Technical Leadership and Research Division, Office of HIV/AIDS.
·HIV/AIDS Research Intern: Technical Leadership and Research Division, Office of HIV/AIDS.
·HIV/AIDS Care and Support Intern: Technical Leadership and Research Division, Office of HIV/AIDS.
·HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment Intern: Technical Leadership and Research Division, Office of HIV/AIDS.
·HIV/AIDS Testing and Counseling Intern (2): Technical Leadership and Research Division, Office of HIV/AIDS.
·HIV/AIDS Condom Programming Intern: Implementation Support (IS) Division, Office of HIV/AIDS.
·Health Workforce Intern: Strategic Planning, Evaluation and Reporting Division, Office of HIV/AIDS.
·Africa Bureau Health Team Intern: Office of Sustainable Development.
·Fistula and Postabortion Care Intern: Service Delivery Improvement Division, Office of Population and Reproductive Health.
·Neglected Tropical Diseases M&E Intern: Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition.
·TB/HIV and Infection Control Intern: Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition.
·Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Intern: Health Communications Team, Policy, Evaluation and Communication (PEC) Division, Office of Population and Reproductive Health.

Create your profile now at www.ghfp.net.

5 personnel for a USAID-funded Transformational Leadership Program to be based in Pristina, Kosovo.

World Learning is seeking 5 personnel (Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, Finance & Admin. Manager, Participant Training Specialist, and Recruitment/Outreach Specialist) for a USAID-funded Transformational Leadership Program to be based in Pristina, Kosovo.  Duration: 5  years.  Recruitment contingent upon successful award of the project. Please transmit: CV or resume not to exceed 3 pages; cover letter (in English) with the post title on the subject line explaining why you are best qualified for this position; and three references within the last 3 years with current contact information (phone, mail address and email address).  To apply: Please visit our website www.worldlearning.org  and click on the employment tab to submit your application. If you do not see the job you are interested in, please “search all.” Only finalist candidates will be contacted. No telephone enquiries please.  Thank you.

Background:  The purpose of the Transformational Leadership – Scholarships and Partnerships Program is to develop a cadre of leaders to drive significant change in Kosovo in priority economic, political, and social development areas.  This program will be part of a broader Transformational Leadership initiative and require coordination with inter-related but separate projects. Key components of this program include: formation and capacity building of an advisory committee; strengthening university management in Kosovo; higher education scholarships for U.S. graduate studies and professional certificates; and partnerships between Kosovo and American universities.

                                                                                                                                                    

Chief of Party (Full time position)

The Chief of Party will be a Higher Education Advisor, reporting to World Learning headquarters in Washington, D.C. and be in charge of overall program operations.

Job Responsibilities:

·       Provide overall leadership and direction for the program

·       Oversee program administration, implementation, and fiscal management

·       Coordinate overall communications with USAID/Kosovo

·       Coordinate communications and activities of program partners

·       Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders in the Higher Education and Workforce Development sector Provide leadership to overall program operations and reporting, ensuring that program complies with donor regulations and local laws

·       Liaise with partner organizations, facilitate successful coordination and transparency of all organizational and individual training and capacity strengthening activities

·       Report regularly to World Learning headquarters, providing timely updates of all situational and program developments

·       Oversee the preparation of annual work plans and other USAID reporting requirements

·       Regularly update donor on progression of activities

·       Manage and supervise team of local and international staff and consultants

·       Other responsibilities that may be assigned

Required Qualifications

·       Master’s degree, PhD desired

·       Minimum 15 years of senior management experience with education, academic exchange, or organizational performance improvement programs

·       Minimum 5 years of experience in higher education training and/or university partnership programs

·       Significant expertise in inclusive development for women and other marginalized segments of society

·       Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations

·       Strong experience in managing development programs for results, comfortable operating cross-culturally

·       Experienced in a variety of technologically advanced market environments

·       Proven record in designing, implementing and successfully delivering higher education projects

·       Strong skills in financial, program, and personnel management

·       Understanding of policy-making and investment planning

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·       Proven track record of donor coordination, other donors and stakeholders

·       English fluency

·       Strong team leadership capabilities

·       Ability to work with diverse groups of stakeholders from government, higher education, donor, civil society, and private sector communities

Desired Qualifications

·       PhD

·       Minimum three or more years prior experience as Chief-of-Party on a USAID-funded project

·       Experience in Kosovo or South Eastern Europe

Deputy Chief of Party (Full time position) Kosovars are highly encouraged to apply.

The Deputy Chief of Party will be a Training/Capacity Development Expert and will report to the Chief of Party.

Job Responsibilities:

·       Planning, coordinating and conducting education training needs assessments

·       Planning and development of training programs

·       Coordinating activities with partners/educational institutions in the program

·       Tracking and management of the participant training component of the project

·       Developing and implementing management processes and resource allocation ensuring cost effective and efficient delivery

·       Monitoring and evaluation of the program

·       Supervise staff

• Other responsibilities that may be assigned

Required Qualifications

·       M.A. in Education or related field
·       Minimum 8 years of experience working in development programs or 5 years in a similar position
·       Extensive experience in scholarship programs, university partnerships, and capacity development, especially in-service training
·       Demonstrated understanding of gender inclusiveness issues and challenges
·       Demonstrated ability to successfully fulfill the job responsibilities

·       Supervisory experience required

·       Fluency in English
·       Fluency in Albanian/Serbian

·       Experience living and working in Kosovo or South Eastern Europe

Finance and Admin Manager (Full time position) Kosovars are highly encouraged to apply.

The Finance and Admin Manager will report to and work with the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP).

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the DCOP in assigned duties and specifically those tasks that relate to financial planning, management and reporting. 
• Managing USAID/Kosovo participant training funds for project participants

• Establish and maintain financial management and accounting control systems for training expenditures by development objective
• Provide and/or arrange financial analysis services related to institutional diagnoses, training planning and evaluation
• Prepare pipeline analysis of the project for USAID/Kosovo
• Coordinate with USAID/Kosovo’s Office of Financial Management, as appropriate, regarding the management of U.S. dollars and local currencies
• Direct the Contractor's cost containment efforts and other cost-effectiveness programs
• Establish and maintain grant management procedures
• Manage internal control process, procurement, audit and other administrative functions
• Other responsibilities that may be assigned

Required Qualifications

·       M.S. degree in accounting or financial management with at least 5 years of progressive experience; or B.S. degree with at least 7 years of related experience
·       Experience with public or private sector management, financial analysis, cost accounting
·       Experience living and working in Kosovo
·       Demonstrated capacity to supervise a complex financial management or general ledger system
·       Demonstrated capacity to manage the financial and administration management functions within the broadened results-oriented programming
·       Fluency in English
·       Fluency in Albanian or Serbian

Participant Training Specialist (Full time position) Kosovars are highly encouraged to apply.

The Participant Training Specialist will report to and work with the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP).

Job Responsibilities:

·       Responsible for overall training portfolio, including planning, designing, organizing, preparing or overseeing the preparation and implementation of all training interventions
·       Assist the DCOP in conducting a training needs assessments and in planning and developing training programs
·       Implement training programs and evaluate the results of training interventions
·       Manage participants’ data
·       Design and develop all materials and visual aids used in conducting pre-departure orientations for all participants and plan, schedule and organize all orientations and briefings
·       Ensure that all training interventions, including those of partner institutions, are in line with USAID and USAID/Kosovo participant training policies
·       Advise other contractor staff involved in the planning, scheduling, organizing, and implementation of training interventions, where needed
·       Coordinate with World Learning’s home office staff in identifying training providers, participant monitoring and tracking and data management

• Other responsibilities that may be assigned

Qualifications:

·       Degree in education/teaching, social sciences, or a related field
·       At least 5 years of international experience in training or other programs involving significant multi-faceted and cross-cultural components
·       Demonstrated skills in designing, developing and implementing training programs and cross-cultural training materials, and in conducting interactive training sessions
·       Strong writing and presentation skills required as well as excellent interpersonal skills
·       Demonstrated capacity to plan, schedule, and organize training programs involving many individuals and entities
·       Personal experience and knowledge of U.S. culture and issues affecting individuals who live and study in the United States
·       Familiarity with and understanding of the U.S. education system and training institution context
·       Supervisory experience required
·       Fluency in English
·       Fluency in Albanian or Serbian

·       Experience living and working in Kosovo or South Eastern Europe

Recruitment/Outreach Specialist (Full time position) Kosovars are highly encouraged to apply.

The Recruitment/Outreach Specialist will report to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP).

Job Responsibilities:

·       Manage all phases of a rigorous outreach and recruitment program for the program’s scholarship component, including overseeing the work of a staff of program officers and associates
·       Develop a diverse and broad recruitment campaign
·       Recruit candidates from underserved areas  and disadvantaged populations
·       Coordinate and facilitate a fair and open review and selection process for scholarship program
·       Work with World Learning staff in Washington, D.C.  on final selection and notification of participants
·       Coordinate pre-departure logistics

• Other responsibilities that may be assigned

Required Qualifications:

·       Minimum 5 years of experience in the development and implementation of international programs. Experience implementing USAID programs highly desirable
·       Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
·       Managerial work experience
·       Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the technical and managerial responsibilities proposed
·       Experience conducting outreach or recruitment through various mediums
·       Knowledge of U.S. higher education
·       Experience living and working in Kosovo
·       Fluency in English
·       Fluency in Albanian or Serbian

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Food Security Analyst

Food Security Analyst
Washington DC

Chemonics seeks a Food Security Analyst to support the USAID-funded Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), the world's premier provider of food security analysis and early warning. Created in response to the 1984 famines in East and West Africa, FEWS NET supports international, regional, and national governments and agencies with timely and rigorous early warning and analysis of emerging and ongoing food security emergencies. The project, currently funded at $200 million through 2016, covers 36 countries, with plans to expand.

FEWS NET professionals in Africa, Central America, Haiti, Central Asia, and the United States play an indispensable role in the global food security community by monitoring and analyzing key data sources (e.g., remote sensing imagery, price and trade data, and nutrition information) to project future food security outcomes. FEWS NET shares that analysis with decision makers in the U.S. government, United Nations agencies, national governments, and NGOs via written reports as well as in regular public briefings. FEWS NET staff members also provide advisory support to regional and country-specific contingency and humanitarian response planning efforts as well as in-depth studies related to livelihoods, markets and trade, and nutrition.

Position Description: FEWS NET’s Decision Support Group (DSG) has two primary objectives: 1) facilitate development and communication of timely, high-quality, actionable decision support at the country, regional, and global levels and 2) build FEWS NET staff and partners' food security analysis and strategic communications capacity. The food security analyst will work closely with a team of colleagues in the home office and the field. While exact duties will be based on background and expertise, the primary role is to serve as a regional focal point for food security analysis, decision support, and information requests for one or two geographic regions. Within this broad objective, the analyst will perform three tasks:

• Synthesize market and trade, nutrition, livelihoods, and other food security analysis for development of regular, high-quality early warning information products. Illustrative tasks include: reviewing, editing and finalizing field-authored food security reporting; developing and presenting technical briefings to U.S. government staff and other partners; and participating in field-based assessments and technical analysis.

• Respond to ad hoc requests for food security and response planning analysis and other support for response and contingency planning processes. When potential or ongoing food security crises are identified, the analyst will lead development of analytical and decision support strategies to develop and communicate information on the crises, their causes, and potential response options to decision makers.

• Provide technical assistance to strengthen data collection, analysis, and information dissemination capacity among host-country, NGO, and donor partners and field staff. The analyst will provide relevant technical and geographic guidance in their areas of expertise and contribute to development of guidance materials in early warning, decision support, and reporting. The analyst will also support activities to enhance field representatives' and partners' understanding of food security early warning and decision support processes.

Location and Reporting: The food security analyst will be based in the FEWS NET home office in Washington, D.C., and will travel as required (up to 25 percent of the time) to provide in-country support to FEWS NET field staff and partners. The analyst will report to the FEWS NET decision support advisor and will work closely with other members of the DSG, technical team, and field staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Advanced degree in a field related to food security or other relevant area required
• English fluency required
• Authorization to work in the United States required
• Minimum three years of professional experience related to food security, livelihoods, nutrition, economic development, or related programming
• Minimum two years of experience working in developing countries
• Strong household-level food security analysis skills
• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with field-based, local staff via telephone and e-mail
• French language skills preferred
• Experience with the Household Economy Approach preferred
• Experience working with USAID preferred
• GIS skills preferred

Application Instructions: Send electronic submissions to fews3dsg@chemonics.com by November 27, 2013. Finalists will be contacted.

The USAID Internship Program (Summer 2014)

Job Title:Student Trainee (Pathways)

Agency:U.S. Agency for International Development

Job Announcement Number:SUM 2014 USAID

SALARY RANGE:	$22,115.00 to $81,204.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Tuesday, November 05, 2013 to Monday, December 02, 2013
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-0299/0399/0599/2299-00
POSITION INFORMATION:	Temporary - Full-Time; - 10 weeks anticipated - not to exceed 12 months
DUTY LOCATIONS:	MANY vacancies - District of Columbia, DC View Map
WHO MAY APPLY:	US Citizens who are Student Program Eligible

JOB SUMMARY:https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/354749100

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is an independent federal government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State and fosters transformational development around the world. Our Headquarters is centrally located in downtown Washington, DC, at the prestigious Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. We are located next to the Federal Triangle Metro. Our office is in within walking distance of many major attractions.
The USAID Internship Program (Summer 2014) is designed to provide Interns with substantive work assignments, which expose them to the benefits of a Federal career. The work assigned in most bureaus or offices varies. Typical assignments include a variety of research projects, writing program memoranda, drafting documents, facilitating meetings and/or special events, performing analytical work, attending program discussions in the Agency and/or at the Department of State, communicating on USAID program issues, and performing other duties as assigned.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Enrolled in a qualifying academic program;
• US Citizenship;
• Must be at least 16 years old;
• Min GPA 2.0 undergrad; Min GPA 3.0 grad, Must be in good academic standing;
• Able to obtain and maintain a security clearance;
• Males born after 12/31/59, must be registered with Selective Service

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DUTIES:

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The Interns complete a variety of work assignments dependent upon their areas of study and series. For example, previous Interns with scientific and technical backgrounds worked on issues such as climate change, biodiversity, natural resources management, global health, food security, the application of mobile technologies and/or geospatial analysis for development.

Interns are assigned to work in offices and bureaus throughout the Agency. (For more information, please visit our website at http://www.usaid.gov/who-we-are/organization)

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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIAL APPOINTMENT

US citizens who have been accepted for enrollment, or who are enrolled in a qualifying education institution and carry at a minimum, a half-time course load as defined by the institution.

The ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week highly preferred

The initial appointment for the Student Trainee Intern positions is at the grade level for which the applicants qualify in accordance with the criteria below:


GRADE - LEVEL OF EDUCATION

GS-1 - Enrollment in a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) program
GS-2 - High school diploma or equivalent
GS-3 - Completion of 1 full academic year of post-high school study
GS-4 - Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree
GS-5 - Completion of all requirements for a bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree
GS-7 - Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education
GS-9 - Completion of all requirements for a master’s degree or equivalent degree
GS-11-For research positions, completion of all requirements for a master's or equivalent degree
GS-11-For non-research positions, completion of all requirements for a PhD or equivalent degree

Candidates should possess the following:

• Understanding and interest in international development
• Understanding and interest in basic capacity building issues and services
• Ability to exercise good analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work on many tasks simultaneously and prioritize appropriately
• Solid interpersonal communication skills
• Basic Microsoft office skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Desired areas of study are from a wide variety of fields including, but not limited to, international development, agriculture, food security, criminal investigations, program analysis, project management, knowledge management, agriculture, environment, engineering, computer science, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, mathematics, economics, foreign languages, area studies, business administration, accounting, auditing, human resources, education, international relations, finance, logistics, geography, agricultural economics, environmental economics, strategic planning and analysis, public health, sociology, social work, social science, child focused studies, national security studies, military and foreign affairs, political science, public policy, private sector development and public administration.

• Must sign a Participant Agreement
• To receive further consideration, you must submit ALL required supporting documents prior to the vacancy announcement closing.

 

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HOW TO APPLY:

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Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for US Agency for International Development applicants. To begin the application process, please click on the "Apply Online" button to the right. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical disabilities, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors. USAID provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process. The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date. Step 1 Create or Upload a resume with USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov) - We suggest you go to the end of the Qualifications & Evaluation section of the job announcement to preview the online questions that you will answer in Step 3. You may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. - You may create a resume in USAJOBS or upload one of your own choosing. Although you must enter your Social Security Number (SSN) for USAJOBS, we will only see the last four digits for identification purposes. Step 2 Apply Online Click the "Apply Online" link of this announcement and then select the resume you wish to submit with your application. You will be redirected to the USAID's CareerConnector website to complete the application process. Step 3 Answer the Online Questions and Submit Your Online Application If this is your first time on USAID's CareerConnector website, you will be prompted to register by answering questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. The system will save these responses and take you back to the main screen so that you can answer the job-specific questions. Select "Take me to the assessment" and click on the "Continue" button to answer the job-specific questions. You must answer all the questions and click the "Finished" button. Step 4 Review and Confirm Your Submission You will now have the option to upload a document or print fax cover-sheets for your required documents (see step 5 for details). Once you click "Done," you will see a summary of your application for your review. You may also print a copy for your records. When you click "Finished" at the bottom of the page, you will then be directed back to USAJOBS where you can confirm that your application has been submitted and track your application status. Step 5 Submit Required Documents You can submit any required documents (discussed below) by document upload or fax. Whichever method you choose, please include the job announcement number with your documents. To protect your privacy, we encourage you to remove your SSN from any documents that you submit. Document Upload: You may upload supporting documents in one of two ways: 1. Once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement, you will be prompted to upload your document(s) to your application. You will be given the choice to either upload the document as part of the application process or you can select a document that you've already loaded on USAJOBS. Or 2. You can upload a document to an existing application by logging into your USAJOBS account profile. Click on "My Applications" and search for the vacancy. Once you have located the vacancy, click on the vacancy and select "Apply Online." Move through your existing application to the Documents page and select Upload in order to add a document to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation that the document uploaded. In the Application Review section, you may verify acceptance of your documents in CareerConnector if you see them listed on the "Vacancy Documents" screen. Then, click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS. Fax: Create a fax cover-sheet in CareerConnector by following the "Faxing Supporting Documentation" instructions. The fax number will be on the cover-sheet.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Resume showing relevant experience
• Recent Transcript
• Statement of Interest
• Copy of most recent SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action) if applicable
• Supporting documentation if applying under any of the special hiring authorities such as DD-214 or Schedule A

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Outreach and Marketing
Phone: 000-000-0000
Fax: 202-216-3418
Email: OutreachandMarketing@usaid.gov

Agency Information:
United States Agency for International Development
1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington , DC
20523-0016
US
Fax: 202-216-3418