Job offer description:
City: Niamey, Niger
Country: NIGERIA
Responsabilities:
he candidates will perform or supervise high quality analytical work using household and firm surveys in order to analyze household behavior and choices as they relate to poverty and the Millenium development Goals.
Competencies:
Ability to work well in teams, and willingness to contribute to the success of the broader PREM and country team program in the country in relationship with PRSP preparation and implementation.
Qualifications:
Education:
MA or preferably PhD in Economics, with at least 8 years of relevant professional experience if the candidate is hired at the equivalent of a Senior Poverty Economist level
Experience:
At least 5 years of experience for an Economist level position, in case no appropriate candidate is found at the Senior Poverty Economist level.
Languages
English [Essential]; French [Essential]
Education:
MA or preferably PhD in Economics, with at least 8 years of relevant professional experience if the candidate is hired at the equivalent of a Senior Poverty Economist level
Experience:
At least 5 years of experience for an Economist level position, in case no appropriate candidate is found at the Senior Poverty Economist level.
Languages
English [Essential]; French [Essential]
Organization:
The World Bank
Unit / department:
Job type: Economic Affairs
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST
SOUTHERN AFGHANISTAN
Chemonics International seeks an environmental compliance specialist for the $150- million, USAID-funded Regional Afghan Municipalities Project for Urban Populations South (RAMP UP-South). The project aims to increase the municipal capacity of southern Afghanistan to enable and sustain economic growth. The environmental compliance specialist will report to the subcontracts, grants, and compliance manager. Responsibilities include: manage the RAMP UP-South environmental review system; ensure compliance with 22 CFR 216 requirements, the Initial Environmental Examination recommendations, and Afghan environmental laws and regulations; work with the RAMP UP-South technical team to complete all required environmental screening for each planned project activity; and assure environmental mitigation and monitoring plans are prepared and implemented for all project activities. QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced degree in a relevant field; Minimum five years of relevant work experience required, including experience managing environmental impact assessments; Experience managing USAID-funded environmental impact assessments strongly preferred; Demonstrated knowledge of applicable USAID environmental policies and regulations strongly desired; English language proficiency required. TO APPLY: Send electronic submissions to RampUpEnvironment@chemonics.com by November 16, 2010. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
PROGRAM MANAGER
GUYANA
CARANA seeks a Program Manager for an upcoming USAID funded project in Guyana. Duration: Long-Term. USAID is accepting applications for funding under its LAC Bureau Phase II Initiative for Conservation in the Andean Amazon. This program has the goal of reducing rates of deforestation and biodiversity loss, promoting effective natural resource governance, and increasing livelihood quality and sustainability. CARANA Corporation (www.carana.com), a contractor for USAID, designs and directs innovative economic growth strategies to help countries and businesses compete globally, reducing poverty and raising living standards around the world. For 25 years, we have specialized in market-led solutions to development challenges in more than 80 countries, packaging our expertise with on-the-ground resources for continuing, cost- effective results. The Program Manager will oversee this $2-3 million program for a period of about 4-5 years, and will act as a liaison between USAID, CARANA headquarters, and various stakeholders. The Program Manager will work with indigenous communities to sustainably manage their land and to create economic incentive programs to preserve biodiversity and rainforest. QUALIFICATIONS: Senior level professional having a proven track record of designing, implementing and successfully delivering programs in countries with socio-cultural and economic similarities to Guyana; A strong background in either ecotourism or eco-agriculture development, especially as related to indigenous communities; A background working with Amerindian communities is highly preferred; Extensive knowledge of USAID administrative and procurement practices; and Fluent English, and preferably fluent Spanish. TO APPLY: click on the following link to our consultant registry http://carana.resume-management.com/apply and select “Program Manager - Guyana” from the drop down menu of current, open positions. No phone calls please. CARANA is an EOE.
POLICY ADVISOR
GUYANA
CARANA seeks a Policy Advisor for an upcoming $2-3 million USAID funded project in Guyana. Duration: Long-Term. USAID is accepting applications for funding under its LAC Bureau Phase II Initiative for Conservation in the Andean Amazon. This program has the goal of reducing rates of deforestation and biodiversity loss, promoting effective natural resource governance, and increasing livelihood quality and sustainability. CARANA Corporation (www.carana.com), a contractor for USAID, designs and directs innovative economic growth strategies to help countries and businesses compete globally, reducing poverty and raising living standards around the world. For 25 years, we have specialized in market-led solutions to development challenges in more than 80 countries, packaging our expertise with on-the-ground resources for continuing, cost-effective results. The Policy Advisor’s activities will include, but are not limited to: Clarifying indigenous, community, and individual rights over their lands; Increasing the capacity of local organizations to engage in advocacy and policy discussions; Increasing the capacity of appropriate government agencies; Implementing sustainable natural resource management and conservation policies; and Reducing legal, regulatory, and administrative barriers that hamper sustainable management of land. QUALIFICATIONS: Senior level professional having a proven track record of designing, implementing and successfully delivering programs in countries with socio-cultural and economic similarities to Guyana; A strong background in land use policy and environmentally sustainable development of indigenous communities; A background working with Amerindian communities is highly preferred; Fluent English, and preferably fluent Spanish. TO APPLY: click on the following link to our consultant registry http://carana.resume-management.com/apply and select “Policy Advisor - Guyana” from the drop down menu of current, open positions. No phone calls please. CARANA is an EOE.
