Senior Program Officer for CARE Australia on The Africa and Middle East Team

Senior Program Officer for CARE Australia on The Africa and Middle East Team

The Senior Program Officer is a member of a dedicated team managing CARE Australia's project responsibilities to ensure excellence throughout the project cycle including concept, design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, donor negotiation, reporting and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. The Africa and Middle East Team currently manages projects in 12 countries: Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, South Sudan, Jordan, Yemen, West Bank Gaza and Afghanistan. If you possess:

• International experience in quality project design, proposal preparation, project management (including project finances), monitoring and evaluation
• Experience and competence in relevant NGO and donor contractual management and compliance issues, particularly AusAID
• Experience in applying development program tools, concepts and approaches and
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to operate independently and also work as part of a team as required then we’d love to hear from you!

For more information and to apply, please visit www.care.org.au

All applications should include a completed application form, a brief statement addressing the selection criteria contained in the position description and a current CV.

Applications close: 7 September 2011
Contact: Human Resources Department, CARE Australia, Ph: +61 2 62790200

Nutrition Officer P2 at The World Food Programme (WFP) in Vientiane, Laos

Nutrition Officer P2 at The World Food Programme (WFP) in Vientiane, Laos

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are currently seeking to fill the positions of Nutrition Officer at P2 level, which will become available in our Country Office in Vientiane, Laos.

A large part of WFP’s nutrition work is directed at young children and mothers. WFP also works with other vulnerable groups, such as people living with HIV and children orphaned by AIDS. Using international standards and guidance, WFP’s nutrition experts advise on appropriate food baskets for people facing hunger and the risk of malnutrition.

Within delegated authority, the Nutrition Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide nutritional support and guidance to country office in the implementation and evaluation of its Country Programme (2012-2015), Country Strategy (2011-2015), Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition (MCHN) development project, Feeding the Future Nutrition Education Project, and the School Meals development project with a specific focus on enhancing nutritional outcomes; including the associated monitoring and evaluation requirements;
• Co-lead the Food and Nutrition Security Outcome in the Lao PDR United Nations Development Assistance Framework (2012-2015) ensuring alignment of WFP’s activities within it and foster programmatic collaboration with UN partners working in nutrition and food security;
• In collaboration with UN and other stakeholders, play a key role in advising and supporting the government in establishing a cross-sectoral coordination mechanism for the management of nutrition and food security activities through the REACH process;
• Provide strategic guidance and technical support to the country office and the relevant line Ministry counterparts in the initiation and scale-up of the SUN Initiative through advocacy and engagement with the multi-stakeholder nutrition and food security community;
• Coordinate WFP MCHN activities as part of the Joint Ministry of Health-UN Programme on Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health and Nutrition;
• Lead scale-up of the MCHN project and guide its implementation at the field level;
• Lead field implementation and scaling up of the Feeding the Future Nutrition Education project;
• Align WFP nutrition activities with national nutrition policies and programs and promote coherence of approaches, in close coordination with UN and other key stakeholders;
• Advice and support CO on implementation of the WFP Strategic Plan and specifically on scaling up the nutrition-related components of the Strategic Plan;
• Represent WFP at nutrition and food security related technical working groups, sector-wide coordination meetings and other relevant regional, national and interagency technical meetings as and when required.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Education:

• Advanced University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Nutrition, Public Health or related field, or university degree in any of these fields with relevant experience and advanced courses/training. Experience (in addition to those listed in the Nutritionist Generic Job Profile):
• At least 3 years of postgraduate professional experience in nutrition, public health, development, or food assistance support;
• Strong hands-on experience in inter-agency coordination on nutrition and food security including advocacy;
• Demonstrated experience in working with national government ministries in policy and strategy development;
• Operational experience in the formulation and implementation of nutrition projects, particularly MCHN and nutrition education;
• Experience with survey methodologies, nutrition assessment and relevant data analysis is an advantage;
• Experience on working in nutrition in South-East Asia would be an advantage.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong programme and staff management experience including staff supervision;
• Strong knowledge of public health and knowledge of nutrition.

Competencies:

• Excellent analytical, planning and communications skills;
• Good diplomatic and interpersonal skills;
• Willingness to travel and spend time in remote, rural locations;
• Excellent word processing and excel skills;
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Language:

• Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another UN official language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian or Chinese) or Portuguese as a WFP working language;
• Knowledge of Lao or Thai will be an advantage.

Terms and Conditions

Selected candidates will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year. WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, 30 days’ annual vacation, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance.

Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP. http://www.wfp.org Click on: “Where we work” and “Our work” to learn more about WFP’s operations. http://icsc.un.org Click on: Quick Links > Salary Scales > by date http://www.unstaffmobility.org Learn more about countries where the UN operates

Application procedures:

Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/11-0011810

1. Step 1: Create your online CV.
2. Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
3. NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

Deadline for applications: 5 September 2011

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are encouraged to apply

REF: 11-0011810

Nutrition Officers P3 for The World Food Programme (WFP) in Sudan, Somalia and Syria

Nutrition Officers P3 for The World Food Programme (WFP) in Sudan, Somalia and Syria

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are currently seeking to fill the positions of Nutrition Officer at P3 level for our Country Offices in Sudan (Khartoum), Somalia (Galkayo, Roaming) and Syria.

A large part of WFP’s nutrition work is directed at young children and mothers. WFP also works with other vulnerable groups, such as people living with HIV and children orphaned by AIDS. Using international standards and guidance, WFP’s nutrition experts advise on appropriate food baskets for people facing hunger and the risk of malnutrition.

Under the general supervision of the Programme Officer, the Nutrition Officer will carry out the following duties:

• Provide technical assistance and training to WFP staff, and its NGO counterparts as required;
• Assess, monitor and report on nutrition programs supported by WFP food assistance, such as supplementary feeding, and support to HIV patients;
• Contribute to planning of food distributions to selective feeding programmes supported by WFP;
• Maintain databases of assessment, monitoring and monthly reports for the WFP supported selective feeding programme;
• Analyze data from the WFP supported selective feeding programme and provide feedback for the improvement of implementation;
• Assist with the coordination of WFP food and nutrition programming with other UN agencies and NGOs;
• Assist in the integration of nutrition support to the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) programs in order to contribute towards sustainable solution to nutrition problems;
• Participate in food security, Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping, and other relevant monitoring and assessment missions providing the related expertise;
• Build the technical capacity of WFP staff and its partners in implementing nutrition assessments and surveys;
• Supervise staff and perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience Required Education:

• Advanced University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Nutrition, Public Health or related field, or university degree in any of these fields with relevant experience and advanced courses/training. Experience:
• At least 5 years of postgraduate professional experience in nutrition, public health, development, or food assistance support;
• Experience with survey methodologies, nutrition assessment and relevant data analysis;
• Emergency experience is an added advantage. Technical Skills & Knowledge:
• Strong knowledge of Nutrition and/or Public Health;
• Advanced computers skills at least intermediate skills in windows based word processing, spreadsheet and nutrition/public health software (i.e. EPI Info);
• General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration is an advantage.

Competencies:

• Ability to establish priorities, plan, coordinate and organise own work plan;
• Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity, tact, advocacy skills;
• Excellent analytical, conceptual, communication and public speaking skills;
• Understanding of political dynamics, foreign policy decision making procedures;
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Language:

• Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another UN official language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian or Chinese) or Portuguese as a WFP working language;
• Proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable.

Terms and Conditions

Selected candidates will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year. WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, 30 days’ annual vacation, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance.

Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP. http://www.wfp.org Click on: “Where we work” and “Our work” to learn more about WFP’s operations. http://icsc.un.org Click on: Quick Links > Salary Scales > by date http://www.unstaffmobility.org Learn more about countries where the UN operates

Application Procedures:

Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/11-0011809

1. Step 1: Create your online CV.
2. Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
3. NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

Deadline for applications: 5 September 2011

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are encouraged to apply REF: 11-0011809

Construction Manager at Concern Worldwide in Port au Prince, Haiti

Construction Manager at Concern Worldwide in Port au Prince, Haiti

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER HAITI MM/CM/HAI

Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Job Title: Construction Manager
Reports to: Assistant Country Director Programmes
Job Location: Port au Prince with frequent visits to the field offices in Saut d’Eau and La Gonave and to other potential target areas
Contract Details: 1 Year, Grade B, Unaccompanied

Job Purpose:

Concern Worldwide has a wide portfolio of projects, including Education, Livelihoods, DRR, WASH, Peace Building, Waste Management, Nutrition, and Health. Many of these projects have one or more component foreseeing the construction/rehabilitation of infrastructure (schools, nutritional stabilization unit in hospital, drainage/irrigation systems, etc.), requiring dedicated and strong technical expertise. As the quantity of infrastructure elements has been growing recently, Concern realized the need of an additional Construction Manager to provide technical inputs and supervision in the tasks of designing, determining quality and quantity of materials, supervising the contractors’ work, ensuring the quality and safety standards are respected. The Construction Manager will also be involved in needs assessments and in developing future project proposals.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Developing construction designs, BOQ, preparing tenders, setting up quality control systems
• Manage construction contracts
• Ensure strict application of Concern’s procurement procedures
• Monitor implementation of project activities (also those implemented by contractors), outcomes and results
• Build the capacity of members of the construction team
• Manage the financial management of each assigned construction project; plan budget needs and manage budget accordingly. Provide financial reports/ budget updates to the senior management team as required.
• Coordinate and write all narrative reports required by Concern and other donors as required.
• Participate in relevant cluster meetings and working groups.
• In coordination with other actors or the relevant sections of Concern ensure appropriate trainings are carried out.
• Ensure that all construction team staff are managed in accordance with Concern’s policies and practice and ensure that all staff fully understand, and are committed to, the organization and the programme’s mission, vision, values and strategic aims.

Person specification:

Essential:

• Civil engineering degree
• Extensive experience in all the phases of construction: design, implementation, monitoring
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong leader with the ability to lead and motivate a team
• Experienced using participatory techniques
• Advanced written and spoken English (French and/or Creole are desirable)
• Significant experience of the humanitarian sector including relevant overseas experience.
• Significant experience of project/ programme management including budget control.
• Experience with managing and motivating a team.
• A minimum of 3 years of practical, hands-on experience in a similar position with an International NGO
• Training experience and capacity to identify training needs
• Capacity building experience
• Ability to endure on site conditions (heat and high humidity)
• Fully competent in excel.

Desirable:

• A working knowledge of French and or Creole

All applications should be submitted through our website at www.concern.net/jobs by closing date

All candidates who are short-listed for a first round interview will be notified via email after the application deadline.

Concern has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and the Programme Participant Protection Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents

Concern receives a substantial amount of funding from external donors each year. Increasingly donors are introducing requirements whereby future funding is conditional on Concern ensuring that the names of any new employee or volunteer do not appear on terrorism lists generated by the European Union (List of person, groups and entities to which Regulation (EC No. 2580/2001 applies), the US Government (Office of Foreign Assets Control list of specially designated Nationals and Blocked Persons) and the United Nations (Consolidated List).

Any offer of employment (either paid or voluntary) with Concern Worldwide will not be made pending a clearance check being conducted on the applicant. For additional information please consult our web site or contact the Human Resource Division in our Head Office.

Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Logistics Manager at Merlin International in Nairobi

Logistics Manager at Merlin International in Nairobi

Position: Logistics Manager
Programme: Kenya and Somalia
Responsible To: Country Director
Location: Nairobi with frequent travel to all field sites
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 12-24 months
Salary: £32,670 - £33,420 per annum (dependant on relevant experience), inclusive of annual Cost of Living Allowance.
Benefits: Insurance cover, accommodation, additional return flights (for contract length 24 months or more), and annual leave entitlement of 24 days per annum rising to 30 days at the completion of 12 months of continuous employment with Merlin.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short-listed on a regular basis and we may offer this post before the closing date.

Please note this is an unaccompanied position

Merlin International Profile

Merlin specialises in health, saving lives in times of crisis and helping to rebuild shattered health services. Each year, Merlin helps more than 15 million people in up to 20 countries.

Context and Background

Merlin has been working in Kenya since 1998 and it maintains a regional office in Nairobi, which directly manages Kenya programmes and through remote management provides support to Somalia country programmes.

Merlin has been working in Somalia since 2004 and is currently implementing health and nutrition programme in El Buur district in Galgadud region; emergency health and nutrition programme in Awdal (Somaliland) with the field office in Hargeisa; HIV/AIDS, TB and emergency preparedness programmes in Puntland State of Somalia with an office in Garowe, where it was nominated to be the lead agency for Interagency Health Cluster. Throughout Somalia Merlin also provides technical coordination and capacity strengthening for the GFATM malaria programme.

In Kenya Merlin provides nutrition assistance to the draught affected population in Wajir and Turkana district of Northern Kenya with offices in Lodwar and Wajir towns respectively. Other operations in Kenya include malaria, HIV/AIDS, and TB programme in Nyanza province with field office in Kisii town.

The mission of Somalia and Kenya programmes is to address humanitarian and health crises while increasing capacity of local structures to deliver effective and quality primary health care services. It works with local healthcare actors including community groups and NGOs to improve access to quality health care services and to contribute to a reduction of health inequalities and the reversal in the current downward trend in health related indicators. Merlin also collaborates closely with the Ministry of Health and builds partnerships with the agencies working in complementary sectors (i.e. water/sanitation and livelihoods).

Main purpose of the role

The Logistics Manager (LogMgr) is responsible for managing and delivering an efficient and effective logistics service across all programmes and field sites. This includes implementing, monitoring and following-up across all logistics disciplines to ensure that Merlin’s standard policies and best practice is adhered to. The role will provide leadership, technical support and capacity building to the international and country logistics staff in all areas of their roles. The LogCo represents logistics as an active member of the Country Management Team (CMT) and will ensure effective cross departmental interaction.

Overall Objectives (scope)

As a senior staff member within the country structure, the Logistics Manager is a member of the Country Management Team. The overall objective of position is to coordinate all logistics functions and provide adequate and timely support to all Merlin programmes in Kenya and Somalia.

Responsibilities Leadership

• Coordinate and manage the overall logistics functions of Merlin office in Nairobi and project sites in Kenya and Somalia.
• Ensure that the Merlin logistics standards, systems, policies and procedures including procurement, warehousing, supply/stock movement control, freight management, asset management, IT, as well as documentation, filling and reporting, are well established and fully implemented in Nairobi office and all field sites.
• In consultation with the Kenya and Somalia Country Director (CD), review logistics structures and functions in response to any changing needs and scope of activities managed within the two countries.
• To be an active member of the Kenya and Somalia Country Management Team (CMT) and in consultation with the Country Director, represent Merlin in relevant external logistics and security forums.
• To develop, implement, review and monitor progress of agreed annual and quarterly departmental plans that will contribute to achieving the Merlin Kenya and Somalia country strategic plans objectives.

Programme Support/Development

• Provide adequate and timely logistical support to all Merlin Kenya and Somalia country programme including timely procurement and delivery of supplies and goods; transport, IT, communications as well as emergency preparedness and response
• Actively participate in and provide support for new programme. development/designing initiatives and activities including undertaking assessments
• In consultation and jointly with programme staff particularly Project Coordinators and Field Medical Coordinators, develop, implement, review, and monitor procurement, construction and rehabilitation plans for all projects to ensure adequate lead time for timely procurement and delivery of supplies and goods as well as completion of activities.
• Provide regular updates and feedback to field project sites, Project Coordinators (PC), finance department, Country Director (CD), Country Health Directors (CHD) and other relevant staff on logistics procurement and movements of goods to allow proper and advance project implementation planning.
• Responsible for assessing and advising on logistical needs for new and existing projects in collaboration with relevant staff (CD, PCs, CHDs) and Merlin Head Office (HO).
• Develop annual cargo transport plans in consultation with the project sites to accommodate/take advantage of seasonal transport options (i.e. road networks) to ensure efficient and timely supply of goods to field sites.
• Contribute to ensuring that the Remote Management Guidelines are up to date, relevant and rolled out in a practical manner to the field project sites.

Security/Risk Management

• To act as the Security Focal point for Merlin Kenya and Somalia.
• Assist the Country Director in ensuring that country security management plans are developed, fully implemented, reviewed and updated.
• Work closely with Project Coordinators and ensure that location/site specific security plans are developed, approved, implemented, reviewed and updated.
• Continuously monitor and analyse the national and project areas security context and situation in Kenya and Somalia, share the information with all staff including any deterioration that could affect staff or operations and in consultation with the Country Director, provide guidance to teams/sites as required.
• In consultation with the HR Manager ensure that new staff, visitors, interns, consultants etc. are provided with security briefing both in Nairobi and the field sites.
• In collaboration with the Country Director plan and provide security training to all Merlin Kenya and Somalia staff.
• Ensure that security incidents are reported in a timely and concise manner from the field and that this information is shared with the CD and HO.
• Provide support and ensure that all Merlin Kenya and Somalia premises are adequately secured at all times.
• Alongside the Country Director actively participate in and represent Merlin in interagency security and related forums for Kenya and Somalia.

Technical Support/Logistics Management

• Ensure that all Merlin logistics systems, policies and procedures are set-up and fully implemented and adhered to in Nairobi and all field sites.
• Undertake regular supervisory, monitoring and support visits to all Merlin Kenya and Somalia field project sites.
• Undertake regular and full internal logistics audit in all field sites and address and follow-up any identified areas of weaknesses.
• Act as technical adviser for all Merlin’s missions supported by the Nairobi office on technical areas such as water/sanitation, rehabilitation, maintenance, vehicles, radios, office equipment, cold chain, generators etc.
• Ensure that all logistics reports from the field sites and Nairobi office are prepared, compiled and submitted to the Country Director (and HO Regional Logistic Officer) on a monthly basis.
• Be familiar with donor funding agreements, regulations and requirements and ensure that Merlin logistics operations such as procurement are undertaken in accordance and line with the donor procedures.
• Responsible for preparing and submitting to the Country Director, Country Health Director and/or Project Coordinator any logistics and related reports and information, such as fixed asset list, required by donors.
• In co-ordination with HO Logistics, roll out logistics library and ensure that the field is supplied with the necessary logistics reference and reading material for mission use.
• Working closely with finance department, establish and maintain accurate and up-to-date fixed asset register records for each Merlin project assets in Kenya and Somalia.
• Ensure that all communications equipment (radios, etc.) are in good working conditions in all sites at all times and establish and maintain sound communication systems and mechanisms within the field sites as well as between field sites and Nairobi office.
• Ensure that IT services and systems are well set up and maintained in all sites.

Staff Management/HR

• Directly line manage the logistics department staff including Transport & technology officer in Nairobi office and provide adequate management, technical, supervision, and capacity building support to all Nairobi and field based logistics staff.
• Ensure that all logistics staff in Nairobi and the field sites have up-to-date job descriptions, carry out timely staff performance appraisals, provide guidance, training (including on the job training and mentoring) and support to enable them fulfil their duties and responsibilities effectively and successfully.
• Plan and provide training on Merlin logistics systems, policies and procedures including procurement, communications and IT, to all relevant Merlin Kenya and Somalia staff.
• In consultation with the HR Manager and Project Coordinators, actively participate in the recruitment, induction, and debriefing of logistics staff in Nairobi and all field sites.
• Evaluate the logistical HR requirements of existing or new projects, advising on opening or closures of logs position.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications, experience and competences

• Substantial experience of undertaking a logistics role within an international NGO and within difficult operating environments (e.g. insecurity, lack of infrastructure, natural disasters).
• Strong experience in Security management with well developed analytical skills, able to clearly analyse context, changes and identify the implications.
• Experience in implementing security guidelines in insecure environments.
• Significant and demonstrable technical knowledge across a the following technical logistics disciplines: Supply Chain, Information Technology, Communications, Mechanics, Energy & Electricity, Cold Chain • Substantial knowledge of at least one of the programme components:, Health Provision, Rehabilitation, Construction, Water and Sanitation
• Good experience of leading and driving the development and implementation of a logistics departments strategy.
• Good experience in recruitment, training, development & performance management of staff.
• Experience as part of a Senior Management Team.
• Experience of financial management of logistics including budget preparation, forecasting and monitoring.
• Able to live, work and travel in an insecure environment, following strict security guidelines at all times.
• Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English
• Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office.
• Experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions and cultures.
• Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritising a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Experience of proactively identifying and addressing issues.
• An understanding of and commitment to Merlin’s mission and values.

Desirable Qualifications, experience and competences

• Previous work experience in Africa.
• Knowledge of the Somalia context is an advantage.
• Degree level qualification in a relevant field.

How to Apply

To apply for this job, please go to www.merlin.org.uk/jobs and apply using our online recruitment system. In order to apply for a job with Merlin online you will need to complete a short registration process and create an account – the online recruitment system explains how to do this. Once your account has been created, you will be able to save the information that you have entered in your application and re-visit it at any time before you submit it.

If you are unable to apply online please download and complete an application form and email it to: applications@merlin.org.uk.

Please note that we do not accept CVs and any application must therefore be made online or by completing our application form. Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Data Protection In accordance with the 1998 Data Protection Act Merlin will hold and use personal information that you have given for the purposes of recruitment and employment should an offer of employment be made. This information will be stored in manual and/or computer form. This information may also be disclosed to third parties in accordance with the Data Protection Act. In cases where a job offer is conditional on ensuring that potential employees’ names do not appear on counter terrorism lists generated by the United Nations, European Union or the United States due to donor funding requirements, Merlin will use the information that you have given for checking that your name does not appear on these lists.

Nutrition Technical Officer at Clinton Health Access Initiative in New Delhi, India

Nutrition Technical Officer at  Clinton Health Access Initiative in New Delhi, India

Closing Date: Wednesday, 28 September 2011

Overview: Founded in 2002, by President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems around the world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other illnesses. Based on the premise that business oriented strategy can facilitate solutions to global health challenges, CHAI acts as a catalyst to mobilize new resources and optimize the impact of these resources to save lives, via improved organization of commodity markets and more effective local management. By working in association with governments and other NGO partners, CHAI is focused on large scale impact and, to date, CHAI has secured lower pricing agreements for treatment options in more than 70 countries. In addition, CHAI's teams are working side-by-side with over 30 governments to tackle many of the largest barriers to effective treatment and care.

The Balasahyoga (BSY) program provides services to over 60,000 HIV-infected and HIV-affected children in Andhra Pradesh, India. The holistic package of care for BSY children and their families includes health, nutrition, educational, safety net, and psychosocial support. Within the current nutrition program, Balasahyoga provides nutritional counseling and supplementation for HIV-infected children.

In collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh Medical Health and Family Welfare Department and the Andhra Pradesh State AIDS Control Society, Balasahyoga is assisting with the government roll-out of inpatient medical treatment for severe acute malnutrition (SAM) through Nutrition Rehabilitation Centers (NRCs).

The Nutrition Technical Officer would be a locally based, key technical resource person for the project. He/she would help ensure proper implementation of SAM treatment, strengthen the holistic support given to patients and represent CHAI with government and external partners. This is a role that has the potential for growth, depending on a candidate's performance and commitment to nutrition issues.

Responsibilities:

1. Training and Linkages:

• Organize trainings of all pediatricians and NRC staff in SAM treatment
• Develop additional nutrition counseling trainings for NRC staff, focusing on practical information that can be given to caregivers to prevent repetition of malnutrition cycle (healthy/proper feeding in the local context with affordable foods, IYCF, immunizations, diarrhea management, transition home recipes, water sanitation and hygiene, etc)
• Create systems and tools to bridge community resources (AWWs, ICDS) to the nutrition rehabilitation units, so that patients are linked with them prior to discharge

2. Ensure proper implementation

• Assist in the management of both internal CHAI and external government workstreams, helping ensure movement on all aspects of the project (renovations, hiring, training, product/supply chain, M&E systems, community capacity building, incentive systems)
• Regularly visit NRCs to ensure smooth implementation; make other site visits, as required
• Ensure SAM treatment implementation audited by physicians trained in proper medical management every quarter
• Ensure NRC staff are also given supportive supervision to strengthen their counseling skills and ensure that families are being linked to community systems
• Make sure sustainable systems are constructed to transition implementation over to the government

3. Working with government bodies and peer organization to achieve shared goals:

• Liaise with government departments on a daily basis and work hand-in-hand to support implementation of all work streams; draft ad hoc proposals and letters to carry out work
• Participate in meetings and regularly interact with government stakeholders and external agencies to help spread understanding of national SAM-treatment guidelines; share CHAI experiences with a wider audience and vice versa
• Assist the state with any technical nutrition information they may request

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in nutrition (preferred) with at least 1-2 years work experience providing technical support to nutrition programs in the development setting; Masters degree in community medicine or public health with 2-3 years of nutrition experience specific to facility/community malnutrition management. Experience working with programs implementing inpatient management of SAM with F75/F100 extremely desirable
• Personable with the potential to be passionate about the project; ability to work well with all levels of colleagues and government officials
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong data management and analytical skills
• Experience working with/supporting Indian national programs (ICDS, NRHM, etc) at the state and national level desirable
• Extremely organized; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and be flexible
• Capability of working in a demanding and fast-paced work environment
• Comfortable taking initiative and working both independently and collaboratively with a professionally and culturally diverse team
• High level of proficiency in relevant applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Private sector work experience (such as management consulting) are added pluses

To apply, visit: http://goo.gl/RROGH

Specialist Occupational Safety and Health at The International Labour Office in New Delhi, India

Specialist Occupational Safety and Health at The International Labour Office in New Delhi, India

Vacancy No: RAPS/2/2011/AS/03
Title: Specialist, Occupational Safety and Health
Grade: P.4
Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Application Deadline: 4 September 2011
Organization unit: DWT/CO-NEW DELHI
Duty Station: New Delhi, India

The following are eligible to apply:

• ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 15 and 16 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations.
• External candidates.

Within the context of the ILO's efforts to promote staff mobility, applicants should expect to take up different assignments (field and Headquarters) during their career. The desirable length of the assignment in this specific position is three to five years, following which period the incumbent should be willing to move to another assignment and/or duty station.

The ILO values diversity among its staff. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities.

Applications from qualified candidates from non- or under-represented member States, or from those member States which staffing forecasts indicate will become non- or under-represented in the near future, would be particularly welcome. A list of these countries is in Appendix I.

Conditions of employment are described in Appendix II.

INTRODUCTION

The position is located in the ILO Decent Work Team for South Asia and ILO Country Office for India (DWT/CO-New Delhi) in New Delhi. DWTs provide high-quality, timely, and integrated technical support to country offices in the design and implementation of Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCP) in response to their requests within the framework of outcome-based workplans. This support includes technical and policy advice, information and analyses. The position will be responsible for providing technical advisory services in the field of occupational safety and health (OSH); technical backstopping of a range of technical cooperation projects; technical analysis of OSH developments, issues and challenges in national OSH policies and programmes and promoting subregional/regional cooperation on OSH within the South-South or Triangular Cooperation Framework and in coordination and cooperation with WHO and other UN organizations.The position reports to the Director of DWT/CO-New Delhi and receives technical guidance and advice from the Programme on Safety and Health at Work and the Environment (SAFEWORK).

Description of Duties

Specific duties

1. Support member States in preparing national OSH profiles and in developing and implementing the strategic National OSH Policies and Programmes aiming at placing OSH high on national agendas.
2. Promote application and ratification of the ILO OSH Standards in particular Promotional Framework for OSH Convention (No 187) and Occupational Safety and Health Convention (No 155) in line with the ILO Plan of Action (2010-2016) to achieve ratification and effective implementation of the OSH instruments through a tailored approach at the national level.
3. Promote the strategic application of ILO Guidelines on Occupational and Safety and Health Management Systems (ILO-OSH 2001). This will include integrating the OSH management system promotion in the national OSH strategy at the national level to support implementation in enterprises in the subregion.
4. Support the strengthening of national OSH systems including OSH legislation, inspection systems, social dialogue mechanism on OSH, occupational accident and disease reporting systems, and OSH support systems such as those on medical surveillance, OSH information and training. This will involve working with constituents to jointly analyse the national OSH situation, develop programmes and advise in selecting priority areas for development.
5. Support employers' and workers' organizations in developing their OSH capacity, policies and programmes. Give overall guidance and organizational and technical advice.
6. Review and analyse national OSH situations in countries covered by the DWT with a view to identifying issues specific to the subregion and promoting collaboration on OSH. Develop reliable and up-to-date information on OSH in the subregion and collaborate with SAFEWORK to increase knowledge sharing regionally.
7. Cooperate with Country Offices in the subregion and other specialists of the DWT with a view to integrating and implementing OSH components in the Decent Work Country Programmes for the countries and promoting and supporting mainstreaming of OSH into technical cooperation programmes and projects, policies and other initiatives.
8. Promote extension of OSH protection to small enterprises, rural and informal economy workplaces for instance by applying ILO participatory action-oriented techniques.
9. Maintain close interaction, communication and dialogue with SAFEWORK in relation to all of the above tasks.

These specific duties are aligned with the relevant ILO generic job description, which includes the following generic duties:

Generic duties

1. Design and promote a wide range of special subject-matter-related programmes, This involves: re-analysis of complex or conflicting data, statistics and information or policy guidelines, in a manner requiring the advanced application of principles of a recognised technical specialisation.
2. Develop and review an institutional framework, in which social partners can best improve, implement and evaluate efficient and equitable ILO action programmes.
3. Provide policy advice to ILO's constituents on institutional strengthening, the application of ILO standards and the promotion of technical cooperation activities.
4. Formulate and submit project proposals and seek funding.
5. Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the project activities.
6. Undertake technical advisory missions independently or in collaboration with other specialists.
7. Conduct seminars, workshops and technical meetings and training courses.
8. Prepare draft recommendations and guidelines for discussion and adoption as ILO Recommendations or Conventions on related technical fields.
9. Write manuals and/or training guides on related topics.
10. Disseminate information on programmes through publications and, press releases, as well as ensuring representation at donors' meetings, international, regional and national fora and advocacy campaigns.
11. Monitor and coordinate research carried out by junior technical officers and external collaborators.
12. Provide technical inputs to office documents (sectoral meetings, technical committees, regional meetings and conference reports).
13. Participate in tripartite reviews on technical cooperation activities and international meetings and conferences.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Advanced university degree/first level university degree with two years equivalent experience (in addition to the experience required below) in engineering, industrial hygiene, medicine, labour law, public administration or other relevant field with demonstrated expertise in OSH.

Experience

• Eight years' experience at the national level or five years at the international level in developing, strengthening and/or supporting national OSH systems, policies and programmes and extending safety and health protection at workplace level particularly in developing countries.

Languages

• Excellent command of English. Knowledge of another language working language of the Office (French, Spanish) would be an advantage.

Competencies

In addition to the ILO core competencies, this position requires:


Technical competencies
Ability to: synthesize research and reach empirically based conclusions on related subjects; provide seasoned advice on best practices, to address broader issues outside the field of specialization; formulate new concepts and methodologies; develop training materials, alternative courses of action, project proposals, policy, procedural matters and present them at high-level meetings; design and synthesize strategies for programme development in member States; produce reports (e.g. reports for regional conferences and ILC, technical publications, training manuals and draft resolutions) and evaluate and monitor technical cooperation activities and projects.

Behavioural competencies
The ability to work in a multicultural environment and gender-sensitive behaviour and attitudes are also required.

Additional Information:

Interviews for this post will take place in principle between the last week of September and the end of November 2011. Candidates are requested to ensure their availability should they be short listed for further consideration.

To apply, visit: http://goo.gl/udWFp

Human Resources Analyst at The International Finance Corporation (IFC) in New Delhi, India

Human Resources Analyst at The International Finance Corporation (IFC) in New Delhi, India

Closing Date: Monday, 22 August 2011

Note: This position could be based in Delhi or Mumbai. Based on business needs the analyst will be expected to travel and work from different offices in Asia from time to time The International Finance Corporation (IFC), World Bank Group, promotes sustainable private sector investments in emerging markets as a way to reduce poverty and improve people s lives. IFC applies sophisticated financial tools to finance projects that are profitable, have a positive development impact and comply with high environmental and social standards. Investing in progress, innovation and partnership, the Corporation has strong values, unique expertise and a highly diverse, talented and committed staff of over 3,000. Headquarters are in Washington, D.C. and there are close to 100 hub and field offices around the world. The Corporation is pursuing a dynamic growth strategy which requires the recruitment of a Human Resources Analyst to work with HR Client Services in Asia IFC s HR Client Services are part of the Central Human Resources and Administration Department (CHR). HR Account Managers are the Business Partners to their assigned client departments; the Human Resources Analyst will partner very closely with the HR Account managers and the HR program assistants to support staff/managers in a number of Client Departments. Along with the HR Account Managers, the HR Analyst will be the first point of contact for staff/managers for HR related questions. The Human Resources Analyst will also be a part of the HR Analytics team.

Duties and Accountabilities:

• Provide support and interventions to clients' teams as required by the team's work program;
• Handle HR related staff queries in a prompt manner;
• In collaboration with the relevant Human resources Account Manager provide guidance to staff on career development, and compensation and benefits related questions;
• Develop a strong understanding of the rationale underlying HR policies to guide clients in the interpretation of such policies & procedures;
• In partnership with the HR Analytics team, provide regular HR reports using the existing HR information systems
• Along with the Recruitment Unit, partner with clients to provide recruitment services, i.e. monitor the recruitment process, participate in interviews and provide other support as required to facilitate recruitment;
• Work with managers to ensure proper on-boarding of new staff, as defined by the regional on-boarding process; conduct periodic feedback interviews to ensure that on-boarding goals are met;
• Assist and oversee appropriate and timely compliance of the annual evaluation, merit, promotion, and talent review processes;
• Contribute to corporate HR deliverables and provide back-up for other HR analysts in the team
• Responsible for pulling ad-hoc data requests for client service teams and preparing data for client management presentations.
• Responsible for preparing data and analysis for strategic staffing conversations with assigned clients
• Using developed templates, tools and systems to manage HR processes, such as performance management, talent management, recruitment, onboarding etc with client teams
• Work within the analytics network to ensure consistency across regions and clients with HR definitions and processes

Selection Criteria:

• Master's degree (preferred) or undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (i.e. human resources, management, behavioral sciences, business, public sector management or other related field ) and a minimum of 1-2 years of entry level professional HR experience; . Solid knowledge of core HR areas: compensation/benefits; learning and training; performance management, career development and staffing and recruitment. . Previous experience as generalist or in the compensation and benefits area is preferred;
• Solid research / analytical skills;
• Willingness to “roll-up sleeves” and flexibility to engage in all aspects of HR work, from identification of issues and design of policies and programs to implementation;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with a particular focus on ability to present well-reasoned analyses, findings and recommendations;
• Excellent team skills, willingness to collaborate and share knowledge with colleagues and clients at all levels;
• Track record of the highest level of integrity and ability to respect confidentiality is essential;
• A positive attitude and a high degree of initiative;
• Proven ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines, and attend to details while maintaining an overview of HR priorities;
• Ability to create trusting working relationships/partnerships within and across units.

To apply, visit: http://goo.gl/zcvm9

Senior Resource Management Officer at The World Bank in New Delhi in India

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A COUNTRY OFFICE POSITION IN INDIA SUBJECT TO LOCAL RECRUITMENT UNDER THE INDIA COMPENSATION PLAN. IF A STAFF MEMBER HOLDING AN HQ/INTERNATIONAL POSITION IS SELECTED INTO THIS POSITION, THEN THE STAFF MEMBER WOULD CONVERT TO A LOCAL APPOINTMENT (I.E., A LOCAL SALARY AND NO EXPATRIATE BENEFITS).

THE WORLD BANK GROUP IS COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING DIVERSITY IN TERMS OF GENDER, NATIONALITY, CULTURE AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND. INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE EQUALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE TREATED IN THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE.

The World Bank has a large and diverse development partnership with India, comprising a program of lending to government for development purposes and a program of analytical, advisory and knowledge support. The overarching objective of the Bank's work in India is to invest in people through better health and education, empowering communities to participate in their own development, improving the effectiveness of government, and promoting private sector-led growth to achieve the country’s development goals.

The history of the partnership goes back more than 60 years and India is the Bank’s largest client. The lending program is currently in the range of USD 8-9billion per year, with an average of 20 lending projects, US$20-25m of trust fund grants, and 25 advisory products under preparation in a year, in addition to 70 projects under varying stages of implementation / supervision. The Delhi office has about 275 staff members and a large number of short term consultants. The Bank transacts with about 400 vendors in a year which generate transactions exceeding over a billion Indian rupees a year.

The World Bank is seeking to recruit a Senior Resource Management Officer (SRMO), who will be based in the Bank’s Delhi Office, to manage the resource management/accounting, benefits/international staff support, general services (travel, logistics, visiting missions support, library and communications, facilities management), and security coordination functions to support the Bank’s India country program. The incumbent supervises over 40 administration and resource management staff and 9 major service contracts.

• Under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), this position serves as the resource management and administrative adviser to the India Country Director and Operations Advisor on all matters relating to General Administration, Accounting, Resource Management, Facilities Management and Security Coordination functions of the India country program.
• The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the quality and effectiveness of the Resource Management (RM), Administration, and Security services to all staff and managers in the Delhi office, while ensuring client satisfaction.
• The incumbent is the focal point for administrative and RM/accounting/administration policies and practices and will ensure alignment with the country and regional program strategies and priorities.
• In leading and supervising staff and contractors, the SRMO ensures appropriate skills mix, staff training, mentoring and coaching, and timely feedback and performance evaluation.
• The SRMO supervises and coordinates the country office activities in RM, General Administration, and IT areas with the relevant units at HQ, e.g., General Services, Accounting, Human Resources, Health Services, Central Security, Information Solutions, and Legal.
• In performing the duties and responsibilities listed below, the SRMO will report to the CAO and on a day to day basis will report to the Country Director and/or Operations Adviser in the Delhi office.

The incumbent will work in this position under the supervision of the current Administrator for 4-5 months before independently taking on the responsibilities. Thereafter, the current Administrator will be available to advise the incumbent for another 3-4 months.

Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 2 year renewable term appointment.

I Resource Planning and Budgeting

• Administer the Bank, Regional and Country Office Resource Management policies and procedures, including providing guidance, advice and interpretation and recommending solutions to Managers and the Country Leadership Team, and oversee the Accounting function in the Delhi Office.
• Provide leadership in financial management/ administration of the Bank and TF resources allocated to the Country Management Unit (CMU).
• Plan, prepare, analyze and monitor the CMU’s budget and work program in coordination with the HQ based support unit.
• Review office expenses monthly to ensure accuracy, and compliance with the budget. Oversee preparation and submission of review results for discussion with the Country Director.
• Coordinate the implementation of Trust Fund and HR policies and practices with the respective leads in the office to ensure synergies with RM, Administration and IT services.

II Financial Accounting, Reporting, Fiduciary and Internal Controls

• Within the SAP framework, lead the design, implementation and monitoring of an adequate system of internal controls over financial transactions and business operations, and contribute to risk management for the Delhi Office.
• Lead initiatives to improve processes and approaches within the SAP framework.
• Provide expert advice and support to the Country Director on fiduciary responsibility.
• Review, approve and monitor administrative transactions for the Delhi Office on behalf of the Country Director.
• Define the objectives and scope of major/highly complex and diversified reviews and plans, organizes, directs and supervises them.
• Ensure that audit, quality assurance review and COSO recommendations are implemented.
• Coordinate submission of control reports, respond to findings and recommend resolution or action plans.
• Coordinate Administrative and RM support to trust funds activities to ensure compliance with Bank and TF policies.

III General Services/Facilities Management/Benefits/Security Coordination and Office Management

• Take overall responsibility for workflow and for ensuring an efficient, smooth, transparent and consistent internal administration environment in the office.
• Assist and advise staff regarding country office administrative policies and procedures and ensure compliance in the office.
• Oversee all maintenance and support services.
• Oversee administration of Bank properties/assets.
• Oversee the facilities management function of the Delhi Office.
• Provide expert guidance on outsourced services, initiate review and evaluation of services; and ensure efficient and effective delivery of services.
• Provide expert guidance to ensure consistency, equity and transparency in the Bank administrative procurement and in asset management and disposal activities, in compliance with Bank policies and procedures.
• Liaise with counterparts of other international agencies on matters related to general administration, finance and security.
• Coordinate the security function, including supervising the Country Security Advisor based in Delhi, and oversee the business continuity requirements including developing security plans and compliance procedures.

*Essential Specialized Skills/Knowledge Competencies*

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of business planning, financial and administrative management;
• Ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identifying issues, reaching conclusions, making recommendations and persuading superiors and colleagues on outcomes;
• Good understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and proper accounting controls over accounting process and financial reporting operations, as well as familiarity with generally accepted auditing standards and COSO philosophy; and
• Ability to conceptualize, design and implement major projects and ability to lead as a key interlocutor in handling and facilitating client or inter-unit relationships.

*General Competencies*

• General management experience with strong people management and problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills in English, with ability to prepare, present, and discuss findings in written and oral form. Fluency in Hindi is also required. Strong negotiation and persuasion skills. Strong listening skills
• Ability to deal sensitively in multi-cultural environments and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.
• Strong analytical capabilities and proven skill to deal with RM and Administration issues innovatively, within the Bank policy framework, and to create effective internal control environment.
• A very high standard of team-work and collaborative skills is essential.
• Ability to lead a team of professionals in the execution of major RM projects.
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrix management environment, both as a team leader/supervisor and team member;
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop more junior staff;

Note: The Bank provides training on its systems and transition support for new recruits.

*Minimum Education and Experience*

• Minimum Education: MBA/MA/MS degree in a related field (e.g., Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, etc.); or relevant Bachelor’s Degree plus an internationally recognized professional accounting qualification (e.g. CPA, CA, ACCA) or Completion of the RM Board-sponsored Supplementary Education Criteria (SEC) Program.
• Minimum Relevant Experience: 12 years (Preferably 8 years of supervisory and management experience) in Administration and/or Finance, in a large international private or public sector setting.

To apply, visit: http://goo.gl/jkuL4

Program Manager at WHEAT in Mexico

Closing Date: Tuesday, 20 September 2011

WHEAT - Global Alliance for Improving Food Security and the Livelihoods of the Resource-poor in the Developing World

Recurrent food crises undercut and threaten the livelihoods of millions of poor people. Accounting for a fifth of humanity's food, wheat is an especially critical "staff of life" for the approximately 1.2 billion wheat-dependent poor—men, women and children who live on less than USD 2 per day—and approximately 30 million poor wheat producers and their families. Demand for wheat is projected to increase 70% in the developing world by 2050, while climate-change-induced temperature increases are likely to reduce wheat production in these countries by 20–30%. This will lead to significant future hardships and increasing social unrest for those who will no longer be able to afford this preferred staple food.

To address these challenges through the implementation of a global alliance/CGIAR Research Program ("WHEAT"), the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager. Under the auspices of the CGIAR (www.cgiar.org), this unique, worldwide program encompasses the efforts of CIMMYT (www.cimmyt.org), ICARDA (www.icarda.org), and more than 200 partner organizations to dramatically and sustainably increase wheat food security while contributing to poverty reduction in the developing world. More detailed information can be found on http://wheat.cimmyt.org.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the successful implementation of WHEAT under the guidance of the WHEAT Management Committee and in coordination with partner institutions.
• Contribute actively to developing effective research and development teams from diverse partner institutions.
• Coordinate the development of impact-oriented, realistic work plans among project members and partners, and support their effective implementation, aligned with available resources and priorities.
• Develop communication, M&E, and knowledge management strategies. Facilitate their implementation in collaboration with other personnel.
• Coordinate partners' assessment of research priorities to support resource allocation decisions and the development of effective research teams.
• Compile annual reports and other documents required by the CGIAR Consortium and FUND Council.
• Coordinate annual project, management, and oversight committee meetings.
• Execute agreements (subcontracts, collaboration agreements) with major R&D partners and investors.

Requirements

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in International Development and Project Management, or closely related fields.
• Successful track record in managing major donor projects, ideally in international agricultural research, with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience.
• Excellent facilitation skills to manage interdisciplinary, multicultural, and inter-institutional teams of scientists using a pragmatic and team-based approach, and project management know-how.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of English, knowledge of other major languages of advantage.
• Familiarity with world food security situation and the role of wheat research and development to effectively contribute to increasing food security, reducing poverty, and enhancing the environmental sustainability.

The position will be based at CIMMYT's Headquarters in Mexico and requires extensive international travel. WHEAT has an annual operational budget of approximately US$ 50 million that is expected to increase substantially over the coming years. The position is for an initial fixed-term contract of 3 years, after which further employment is subject to performance. CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package paid in US dollars, with a range of benefits including housing allowance, life and health insurance, education allowance (to Grade 12), home leave, retirement fund, and relocation shipping assistance.

CIMMYT is an equal-opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality.

Apply online http://www.cimmyt.org/hrscf/cimmytjobapp.cfm?param_Job_Reference=2011/16&param_Job_Position=Program%20Manager%20-%20Wheat no later than September 20th, 2011. At www.cimmyt.org, click on "About us – Job Opportunities- 2011/16 Position" Please complete the online application, including your cover letter, competencies and experience for the position, and a detailed CV/resume.

For further information, contact Dr. Marianne Banziger, Deputy Director General, Research and Partnership, m.banziger@cgiar.org or the Human Resources Office, jobs-cimmyt@cgiar.org. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.