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Fecha - 06-10-09
Nombre: jose fernando rojas restrepo
Email: centerpow@yahoo.es
Teléfono: 853 5262
Comentarios: Soy docente y tengo la siguiente inquietud:Que le parece que el ministerio esta tomando esta semana como de vacaciones para docentes y eso no es asi,pues nosotros estamos laborando seis horas al dia.Podran ustedes recalcar esto y no rebajarnos una semana en enero?
Fecha - 23-08-09
Nombre: Keelin
Email: {#file Mail.txt]
Teléfono: Mirror for bathroom
Comentarios: Could you help me. The charity that hastens to proclaim its good deeds, ceases to be charity, and is only pride and ostentation.
I am from Haiti and know bad English, tell me right I wrote the following sentence: "If a new bathtub had a crack or chip in it, should it be replaced."
THX ;-), Keelin.
Fecha - 23-08-09
Nombre: flor
Email: flormacas1@hotmail.com
Teléfono: 4340336
Comentarios: Acabo de llegar de la misa del Padre Chucho,en Compensar,donde se pidió por La Organización Ardila Lule.
Siempre la he admirado,sobre todo al señor Carlos Ardila,por su inteligencia prodigiosa para salir adelante.Esas capacidades se las ha dado Dios,por ser un hombre digno,justo,honesto y humano que él,su familia y empresas dejan en alto el nombre de Colombia.Esto lo digo con toda sinceridad de corazón. Quisiera conocerlo en persona,pero ya que es algo imposible,espero que algún día me de unos consejitos para poder salir de la crisis en que me encuentro.No he podido renunciar a mi trabajo.Soy pensionada y activa,en primer lugar porque al retirarme no podría pagar arriendo y en segundo lugar porque debido a las presiones en mi trabajo y a mi situación ecoómica,el psiquiatra me está tratando la ansiedad y la depresión y me dice que espere a darme de alta.Aconséjeme por favor doctor Ardila,al renunciar,cobro mis prestaciones que no son cuantiosas pero me alcanzaría para un apartamento o cuota inicial,o parte para pagar deudas.Cómo hago para rendir mis pesitos del trabajo de toda u
na vida? Soy separada hace 30 años,pude formar sola a mis hijas,tengo nietos. Tengo empeñada hasta la prima de navidad de mi pensión. Pienso retirarme en Diciembre,aunque con temores. Con la ayuda de Dios,y sus sabios consejos,creo que saldré adelante.Dios y la Santisima Virgen lo bendiga siempre a ud,a su honorable familia y sus bienes. ATTE
FLOR MARINA CASTRO TAPIAS
Fecha - 09-07-09
Nombre: Sandra Liliana Grateron Solano
Email: lilianagrateron@hotmail.com
Teléfono: 4162810
Comentarios: Doctor Ardila de acuerdo a su requerimiento me permito enviarle el siguiente comunicado muy respetuosamente.
Respetado doctor.
Soy Sandra L. Grateron Solano ciudadana colombiana con 31 años de edad y madre cabeza de familia he vivido en la ciudad de Medellín desde los 14 años lejos de mi familia materna ya que vive en diferentes sitios de Colombia, quede en emberazo a los 17 y desde entonces trabajo para sacar mi hijo adelante el cual tiene ya 14 años, en estos momentos estoy terminando una complementación para obtener el titulo de contadora publica el cual siempre ha sido mi anhelo. En los últimos años he trabajado en el día hasta en dos empresas y estudiado en las noches luchando para alcanzar mis sueños pero en el momento requiero de $2.900.000 dos millones novecientos mil de pesos para pagar los gastos de la universidad que hacen falta para poderme graduarlos cuales surgieron del semestre en curso y del diplomado establecido como requisito de formación, se preguntara porque me dirijo a usted? Pues lo hago por la necesidad y desesperación en que me encuentro ya que he agotado todas las alternati
vas posibles y mi nivel de endeudamiento, edad y mis responsabilidades diarias no me permiten adquirir mas compromisos con entidades financieras, mis ahorros y cesantías fueron utilizados para adquirir una vivienda que desde el año 2.003 la constructora no ha podido entregar, el trabajo alterno que desempeñaba lo tuve que suspender por falta de tiempo mis labores en la empresa de tiempo completo y la universidad no me permitieron continuar buscando este medio económico como ayuda.
Mi deseo es poder obtener mi titulo y buscar así un empleo que mejore mi calidad de vida y la de mi hijo permitiéndonos vivir mas dignamente, siempre he sido una persona pujante y echada para delante pero la verdad necesito una colaboración para pagar estos costos universitarios, estoy dispuesta a dar como contraprestación mi trabajo y ofrecer mis mejores capacidades como profesional y como persona.
El dinero que requiero es para consignar directamente a la Fundación Universitaria Maria Cano a la Cuenta de Ahorros No10162884634 de la entidad Bancaria Bancolombia, en ningún momento a una a mi nombre, por favor necesito ayuda mi familia no posee los recursos necesarios para hacerlo y no encontré como lo mencione anteriormente otras posibilidades.
Conocedora de su apoyo incondicional y su gran calidad humana quedo a la espera de una respuesta positiva a mi solicitud.
Fecha - 08-05-09
Nombre: cecilia isabel carreño jimenez
Email: ceciliaisabelcarreno@hotmail.com
Teléfono: 3173778215-5682043
Comentarios: POR FAVOR CONSULTO LA POSIBILIDAD DE CONTACTAR PATROCINIO ECONOMICO, PARA LA CREACION DE UNA ESCUELA DE ARTES Y OFICIOS PARA POBLACION DESPLAZADA,MUJERES CABEZA DE FAMILIAS Y JOVENES CON POCAS POSIBILIDADES.
SERIA LA PRIMERA EN EL DEPARTAMENTO DE NORTE DE SANTANDER
ESPECIFICAMENTE EN PAMPLONA. ES UN PROYECTO DE ALTO IMPACTO Y COBERTURA SOCIAL.
LA EMPRESA INTERESADA FAVOR COMUNICARSE CON CECILIA I CARREÑO JIMENEZ, DIRECTORA DE CULTURA Y TURISMO DE PAMPLONA.
DIRECCION:CALLE 6# 2-56 BARRIO EL CARMEN/PAMPLONA NORTE DE SANTANDER.
Fecha - 15-03-09
Nombre: jorge uribe ramon s.j.
Email: jurasi.uribe@gmail.com
Teléfono: 0947771033
Comentarios: Conoci al Dr. Ardila en Madrid, por nexos con el padre hector lopez s.j. nunca imagine estar metido en la fundacion y mantenimiento de una oferta educativa que rescata reinsertados de grupos armados, mujeres adultas con buen numero de hijos a su cargo y acopaña a los beneficiarios en el mejoramiento de vida de estrato uno y poblacion vulnerable. cuando se tenia la estabilidad del gobierno de cordoba aparece el hecho de 24 gobernadores el año 2008 y ahora la disminucion del presupuesto educativo en millones de pesos. Ahora estan en compromiso de sanear la inversion educativa y hasta que no lo logren no hay asignacion de prespuesto.
el INSER ESTA REGISTRADO EN DEPARTAMENTO, SE INICIO COMO PROYECO PILOTO RADICADO EN EL PLAN DE DESARROLLO DE HACE ALGUNOS AÑOS. ULTIMAMENTE FORMO PARTE DEL RUBRO OFERENTES.
DADA LA DIFICULTAD EN LA ORGANIZACION CUANTITATIVA Y ADMINISTRATIVA DE LA POBLACION ESTUDIANTIL NO SE ADJUDICA NINGUN PRESPUESTO.
ANTE AUTORIDADES DE LA SECRETARIA DE EDUCACION DIMOS UNA RENDICION PRIVADA DE CUENTA Y PASAMOS EL AÑO. PERO A 14 DE MARZO NO HEMOS INICIADO CLASES QUE INTEGRAN 600 HORAS RADIO PROGRAMAS EDUCTIVOS DE LAS MATERIAS DE 6O. A 11O. LO MISMO QUE LA INCORPORACION DE GENERACION DE PROCESOS, ACOMPAÑAMIENTO EN PROYECOS PRODUCTIVOS AMBIENTALES Y MEJORAMIENTO DE VIDA.
TENEMOS UN GRUPO DE 400 ALUMNOS CON UN COSTO DE 200.000.000.oo millones, y estamos tratando de formal un pull de ong para subsidiarlo, por la falencia de la gobernacion de cordoba.
Con la gobernacion hay excelentes buenas relaciones.
se va logrando poco a poco la integracion de fundaciones con igual objetivo que van generando el respaldo economico al conocer la calidad y oportunidad de esta oferta educativa que diariamente pone al estudiante adulto las clases programa en su casa por medio de radio comunitaria, biblioteca entregada personalmente y grupo de profesores cualificados en este tipo de proyecto que el dia sabando los acompañan en extraer la sabiduria del libro. cuando todo estaba marchando bien, se produce la dificultad administrativa que estan tratando de resolver por todos los medios. si su entidad puede apoyarnos en hacer un pull de fundaciones o el milagro de una sola para no degastarnos en lo administrativo y poder continuar el logro de demovilizados incorporados a la sociedad civil, igualmente que desplazados, poblacion vulnerable y estrato uno.
llevamos ocho años con cinco promociones. informacion disponible. que bueno que la fundacion ardila lule por su medio estuviera presente. son 200.000.000 millones de pesos, de los cuales en una semana de trabajo logramos 18.000.000 millones.
atento a cualquier inquietud, preguna o apoyo insterinstitucional al instituto sergio restrepo inser de tierralta, donde se encuentr el famoso ralito, la presencia de los castaño, mono mancuso etc.
padrecito jorge uribe ramon s.j. 3114032077
fax 0947 771877; pbx a0947 771033 tierralta cordoba
Fecha - 31-08-08
Nombre: Maria Fernanda Ortiz de Zarate
Email: mariafernandaortizdezarate@hotmail.com
Teléfono: 0342 - 4741908
Comentarios: Hola!!! Que sorpresa haber encontrado esta dirección para poder contactarme con gente "de mi familiaaaaaaa", les cuento que vivo en Argentina, mas precisamente en Santa Fe, y estoy muy orgullosa de llevar este apellido. Les dejo mis saludos, y si Dios quiere, nos estaremos contactando próximamente. Un beso desde Argentina
Fecha - 07-05-08
Nombre: Carlos Ortiz de Zárate
Email: agora@gecel.e.telefonica,net
Comentarios: Convocatoria
La gobernanza local participativa es posible y urgente; cada vez somos más los que compartimos estas convicciones y las últimas están proclamadas por las instituciones. Estamos dilapidando el potencial expuesto, en un contexto de crisis que pide, a gritos, alternativas. Dilapidamos, porque nos hemos encerrado en grupos, en egos –desengaños-, en la autocomplacencia o en la autocompasión.
Convocamos a quienes quieran participar en la remodelación de nuestros instrumentos para mejorar los resultados en captación, debate, formación y promoción de instrumentos de generación de democracia local participativa, aplicables, a corto plazo, en África Europa o Latinoamérica; territorios que nos parecen representar rasgos significativos de la globalidad.
Las herramientas virtuales que ofrecemos: un alojamiento en la plataforma de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), una web http://www.webs.ulpgc.es/agora/ , dos listas de debate: http://www.rediris.es/list/info/agora.es.html https://listas.ulpgc.es/mailman/listinfo/agora y soporte técnico para hacer de nuestra web un espacio atractivo y eficaz para acoger sugerencias, informaciones, debate, biblioteca virtual, evaluaciones y planteamientos.
Contamos, asimismo, con convenios con instituciones académicas que han enmarcado satisfactoriamente nuestras acciones desde finales de los 80, como puede comprobarse en algunos ejemplos accesibles en la web:
III Seminario del Grupo de Estudios Comparados Euroafricanos y Eurolatinoamericanos
http://www2.uah.es/1898/calendar/Matanzas.htm
http://www.herbotecnia.com.ar/c-articu-005.html
II Mesa Redonda de Agora : http://www.rebelion.org/cultura/sonataazul030401.htm
IV Mesa Redonda de Agora : http://www.ciudadpolitica.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=310
V Mesa Redonda de Agora : http://www.iarca.net/pdf/programamesa.pdf
En 1999/2001 impartimos el programa ínter universitario de doctorado “La Ciudad Actual en Europa, África y Latinoamérica (Universidades de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, de París IV (Sorbona) y de París XII: Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Se puede participar:
- Consultando los archivos de cualquiera de las dos listas indicadas
- Inscribiéndose en una de ellas
- Enviando opiniones y (o) propuestas por este medio o a través de cualquiera de los foros abiertos en agora
- Por el momento estableceremos el debate central en http://www.webs.ulpgc.es/agora/com0.htm y en breve abriremos un foro para el tema, en la portada de la página.
Fecha - 04-05-08
Nombre: cecilia isabel carreño jimenez
Email: ceciliaisabelcarreno@hotmail.com
Teléfono: 3173778215
Comentarios: quisiera consultar como pedir ayuda para una escuela de artes y oficios, para una gran poblacion necesitada de pamplona norte de santander colombia
Fecha - 11-03-08
Nombre: said101
Email: mss.2002@hotmail.com
Teléfono: 0021277333600
Comentarios: The name of God Mr. Rahman Rahim responsible extend to you this request, pleading God to find acceptance administrator. I am a person suffering from the Moroccan nationality problems of many physical troubles first ex unemployed I work for years since the departure of the study; and my family consisting of mother, father and ten brothers unfortunately no one has filled a specific day involved sitting for months and so on. For this, after suffering a long theoretical occurred when I was looking at the Internet on your Vaantapni hope wrote to you to assist me in any way be found appropriate. You and I would be grateful if responding to the demands. Inform you, I was born in 1975 in Rabat, getting the first secondary school. You Sincerely, respect
Fecha - 16-01-08
Nombre: NESTOR CAICEDO VILLAMIL
Email: PERRYMAISONS@HOTMAIL.COM
Comentarios: SEÑOR ARDILA DESEO DE TODO CORAZON QUE MI DIOS LE COLME DE BENDICIONES Y LO MAS IMPORTANTE SALUD.DESEO COMENTARLE LA SITUACION DE UN FAMILIAR MIO UN CHICO DE 19 AÑOS MEJOR BACHILLER DE SU PROMOCION,PUESTO 13 EN EL ICFES NACIONAL,EL CUAL HA SIDO UNA PERSONA QUE HA SUFRIDO BASTANTE POR SALIR ADELANTE Y PODER ESTUDIAR ,POR INTERMEDIO MIO QUE TRABAJO COMO GUARDIAN DEL INPEC EN LA PICOTA DE BOGOTA LOGRE CONSEGUIRLE TRABAJO EN CAFAM FLORESTA EJERCIENDO EL CARGO EN COMPRAS INTERNA,YA QUE ES AUXILIAR CONTABLE DEL SENA PUDO EMPEZAR A ESTUDIAR EN LA UNIVERSIDAD SANTO TOMAS 1 SEMESTRE, PERO COMO LA VIDA ES RARA A VECES EL SE QUEDO SIN EMPLEO DESPUES DE LABORAR 2 AÑOS EN ESTA ENTIDAD.
SE TRATA DE UN EXELENTE TRABAJADOR Y PERSONA HONESTA Y RESPONSABLE QUE DEBIDO AL SUFRIMIENTO QUE LE HA TOCADO TIENE LA MADUREZ DE UN VIEJO,SEÑOR LE PIDO EN NOMBRE DE EL QUE NO SABE QUE ESTOY AQUI QUE AYUDE A UN COLOMBIANO BUEN ESTUDIANTE CON AMBICIONES Y DESEOS DE SUPERACION CON UN EMPLEO EN UNA DE SUS EMPRESAS ,DELE LA OPORTUNIDAD DE PODER CUMPLIR CON SUS ESPECTATIVAS YA QUE EL NO VIVE CON SUS PADRES SINO CON UNA TIA.
ACUDO A SU BUEN CORAZON EN NOMBRE DE ESTE MUCHACHO Y7 EN ESPERA DE UNA RESPUESTA.
MUCHAS GRACIAS
Fecha - 15-12-07
Nombre: jose maria rojas
Email: joseforojas@hotmail.com
Teléfono: 300-3554405 7021765 300 3557605
Comentarios: cordial saludo
primero que todo los felicito por todas las labores sociales en pro de los mas necesitados, en dias pasados vi en television que existe una fundacion lllamada juan p. para ayuda a estudiantes universitarios con el respaldo de la fundacion ardila lule . mi caso es el siguiente: mi hijo mayor cursa cuarto año de derecho con muy buenas calificaciones, este semestre no pudo estudiar por falta de recursos para pagar una deuda pendiente con la universidad. muy amablemente les pido si me pueden colaborar con un auxilio o prestamo o de alguna forma para que mi hijo pueda seguir estudiando mil gracias padre necesitado en busca de ayuda
Fecha - 30-10-07
Nombre: LUIS BOBADILLA PIZARRO
Email: detrasdeti1579@hotmail.com
Teléfono: 0429951163
Comentarios: ESTOY ASOMBRADO POR LA LABOR QUE USTEDES REALIZAN,ASIMISMO LES FELICITOPRO LAS IMPORTATES REVISTAS QUE USTEDES REMITEN. POR OTRO LADO, QUICIERA HACER UNA PETICION SI SERIA POSIBLE, YA QUE NOSOTROS LEEMOS BASTANTE SOBRE LA REVISTA AGROECOLOGICA DE BASE LEISA, CREO QUE SERIA NECESARIO QUE ME HABILITEN CUN CERTIFICADO O CONTANCIA SOBRE LA PREPARACION QUE TENEMOS A TRAVES DE SUS REVISTAS, YA QUE ESTA CONSTANCIA O CERTIFICADO SERIA IMPORTANTE PARA MI PARA PRESENTAR EN MI INSTITUCION O PARA MEJORAR MI CURRICULUM VITAE.GRACIAS
Fecha - 30-10-07
Nombre: luis bobadilla pizarro
Email: detrasdeti1579@hotmail.com
Teléfono: cel.0429951163
Comentarios: señores leisa deseo asesoramiento sobre la produccion de cafe en el aspecto de tecnicas de maNEJO PARA UNA BUENA PRODUCCION DE CAFE
Fecha - 08-10-07
Nombre: mariela
Email: quecorraquecorra@hotmail.de
Comentarios: esto esta muy bueno
Fecha - 08-10-07
Nombre: francisco fernandez-cotero campos
Email: francisco_cotero2001@yahoo.es
Teléfono: 685844815
Comentarios: el futuro se ve esperanzador se vislumbra el fin del pensamiento unico gracias a personajes tales como evo morales, chaves, lula, y fidel que puede descansar en paz su hermano sigue sus pasos en este llamado socialismo del siglo XXI pero no cometamos el mismo herror que llevo el fracaso al socialismo europeo de intentar justificar lo injustificable Estalin y sus campos de reeducacion soy blando de esterminio los cuales fueron oviados por pensadores de la talla de jean paul sarte y toda la derecha europea como si eso fuese una postura atirrevolucionaria, y lo realmente antirrevolucionario es cañar.
no comentamos ese mismo error de nuevo no dejemos pasar una acordaros del libro de mao que crezcan mil flores las revoluciones pueden con todo pero no con la mentira ya que su fuerza radica en la verdad
Fecha - 26-09-07
Nombre: martha liliana cifuentes
Email: marlicifuentes08@hotmail.com
Comentarios: buenas tardes,en una oracio a Dios pidiendo sabiduria para mi empresa, vino a mi mente el mobre ARDILA LULE. presente un proyecto al fondo emprender y entre 1050 proyectos de todo el pais 36 son del valle del cauca y quede selecionada con capital semilla tengo en este momento costituida mi empresa tengo año y medio con ella las ventas no han sido las mejores estoy atravesando una cituano muy dificil al punto de quizas tener que cerrar. Mi sueño es ver esta empresa grande y sobre todo generar mucho empleo en mi regio y sobre toda en mi cali diariamente veo en mi oficina llegar personas con una sonrisa trayendo su hoja de vida y ver que no es mucho lo que yo puedo hacer estimado doctor son muchas las puertas que he tocado con cartas de presentacion.como governacion,alcaldia,camara de comercio entre tantas y la verdad no se que camino cojer si depronto les interesa ayudar a mi empresa por fabor comuniquesen con los telefonos mencionados y yo podre dar mas imformacio
n aserca de ella
muchas gracias y que Dios los bendiga
Fecha - 14-09-07
Nombre: LUZ JANNETH CALDERON BENAVIDES
Email: l.j.calderon@hotmail.com
Comentarios: BUENOS DIAS
PRIMERO QUIERO FELICITAR A LA FUNDACION ARDILA LULE POR EL APOYO QUE LE DA A LOS MAS NECESITADOS, QUIERO RECURRIR A USTEDES PARA QUE POR INTERMEDIO SUYO ME COLABOREN PARA LA OPERACION DE MI HERMANO, EN LA ACTUALIDAD TIENE 34 AÑOS DE EDAD, Y HACE 5 AÑOS ESTA IMPOSIBILITADO, YA QUE TIENE UNA ENFERMEDAD QUE SE LLAMA PERTHES, QUE ES LA PERDIDA DE LA CABEZA DEL FEMUR, LA RECOMENDACION DEL MEDICO ES COLOCAR UNA PROTESIS, YA LA ENFERMEDAD ESTA MUY AVANZADA Y LE ESTA AFECTANDO EL OTRO LADO DE LA CADERA, LOS DOLORES SON MUY INTENSOS Y YA CASI NO PUEDE CAMINAR SE ESTA APLICANDO PARA EL DOLOR TRAMAL X 100.
BUSCO SU COLABORACION U ORIENTACION A QUIEN ME PUEDO DIRIGIR PARA OBTENER AYUDA.
EN ESPERA DE ALGUNA RESPUESTA, QUE DIOS LOS BENDIGA Y GRACIAS
LUZ JANNETH CALDERON
ARMENIA, QUINDIO
Fecha - 30-08-07
Nombre: Patricia vasquez martinez
Email: dime_ac@hotmail.com
Teléfono: 9511619233
Comentarios: Hola, les escribo desde Oaxaca, Mexico, necesito que me asesoren, estoy trabajando con sexoservidoras dem Muncipio de Oaxaca, y con pena me doy cuenta que no tienen apoya alguna para poder salir de este ambiente, ahora en este momento hay señoras de 55 a 65 años que necesitan otro modo de vida, ojala puedan indicarme el camino tengo tres peroyectos productivos para inciar el trabajo, pero como siempre no hay capital. gracias de antemano. Mi nombre es patricia Vasquez, soy psicologa. gracias
Fecha - 26-08-07
Nombre: vero
Email: vero_92lamejor@hotmail.com
Teléfono: 0000000
Comentarios: hola le escribo para desirles que esta re buena la banda bueno les dejo mi email pra que me agregen es: vero_92lamejor@hotmail.com
Fecha - 22-08-07
Nombre: Hna. Blanca Hélida Valencia Henao
Email: omjesuscucuta@telecom.com.co
Teléfono: 5780841
Comentarios: Fundación Carlos Ardila Lule: Apreciados Señores, he leído con admiración toda la labor social que realiza la Fundación Mario Santo Domingo a favor de los más necesitados de nuestra Patria, Dios les bendiga, pocos empresarios, tienen esta capacidad de compartir sus bienes con quienes por motivos que nadie sabe carecen de lo más elemental. Quisiera poder contactar con Uds. Para algunas necesidades de esta comunidad Religiosa que trabaja con las personas más vulneravles de nuestra sociedad y del mundo,ageadezco sinceramente vuestra respuesta, cordialemnte en JESUS Y María. Hna. Hélida VALENCIA h. sAN jOSÉ DE cÚCUTA n. s.
Fecha - 18-08-07
Nombre: igoor vazquez loaiza
Email: miguel_gentiles2007
Teléfono: 832128
Comentarios: sobre el trabajo que parte de la comunicacion felicito ala empresa por su imessa seguridad en la empresa intersu
y la atencion en la empreza en todo
Fecha - 01-07-07
Nombre: ANA MARIA LOPEZ
Email: ANLOPEZ11@YAHOO.ES
Comentarios: ESTOY FELIZ DE ESTAR INTEGRADA EN VUESTRO PROYECTO YA QUE NECESITAMOS UN MUNDO LIMPIO RESPETANDO EL MEDIO EMBIENTE QUE HASTA AHORA NO HABIAMOS TENIDO PRESENTE ANIMO Y A LUCHAR POR ESTA CAUSA
Fecha - 04-01-07
Nombre: jairo sanchez pomares
Email: jasp1979@hotmail.com
Comentarios: SR:
CARLOS ARDILA LULE
Reciba un cordial saludo espero que se encuentre bien, junto con los suyos.
La presente carta es para contarle que hace ya varios años termine mis estudios secundarios y desde entonces he querido seguir estudiando, mi anhelo es estudiar medicina, pero lamentablemente no he podido debido a mis escasos recursos. Me he presentado en varias ocasiones a la universidad del valle y desafortunadamente no he sido admitido pues mi puntaje no es tan competitivo, he contemplado la idea de realizar un préstamo con icetex pero cuando miro realmente mi situación económica me doy cuenta que es imposible, vivo aquí en Cali- Colombia específicamente en la comuna 15 distrito de agua blanca.
Tal vez muchos jóvenes vean el estudio como una cosa más pero créame que para mi es muy pero muy importante educarme y servir a la comunidad y así ser diferente a los demás jóvenes de mi comunidad que carecen de interés por salir adelante.
Pero realmente esta carta no es para contarle aspectos juveniles sino para pedirle el gran favor de que me colabore con mis estudios, pues se que usted es el mas indicado por eso acudo a usted.
Deseo que usted me colabore con un patrocinio o beca en cualquier institución universitaria donde se encuentre el área de salud deseada.
Solo espero señor que por favor sea leída mi carta y tenga respuesta lo mas breve posible, realmente espero una respuesta positiva, pero solo espero que sepa que no se va arrepentir de darme esta oportunidad.
me despido agradeciéndole la atención prestada.
Dios le bendiga.
ATT: Jairo Alberto Sánchez Pomares
Tel: 3283425 Cali -Colombia
Fecha - 29-10-06
Nombre: jose garcia arroyo
Email: pepoxerez36@hotmail.com
Comentarios: Queria preguntar qué puedo hacer para evitar que talen unos eucaliptos frente a mi casa, puesto que a unos vecinos míos se les ha antojado talarlos,y no paran de reunirse para ver qué hacen para acabar con ellos.Creo que están reuniendo firmas de las personas de la calle para pedirle al Ayuntamiento que los corten ,haciendo fotos de ramas caídas alegando peligrosidad(que creo que con una poda se solucionaría).
Y todo es en realidad porque sueltan hojas y tienen que barrer más sus patios enlosados.
Sólo quería si alguien me pudiera aconsejar qué hacer y dónde debería dirigirme en Jerez de la Frontera para evitar esta catástrofe
Fecha - 23-09-06
Nombre: Carlos Ortiz de Zárate
Comentarios: Muchas gracias, Verónica, por interesarte en los cursos del Grupo de Estudios Comparados Euroafricanos y Eurolatinoamericanos; tenemos, en efecto, la intención de iniciar un programa de tele formación de “Agente de desarrollo local”, el próximo noviembre.
Fecha - 30-07-06
Nombre: luz stella alzate holguin
Email: lsaholguin60@yahoo.es
Comentarios: Soy de Buga Valle Colombia, no se si por este medio se pueda, pero ademas de felicitar al señor Ardila Lule por su obras y logros, quiero aprovechar para pedirle y prdone el atrecimiento, si me puede ayudar para pagar la casa en que vivo con mi madre y mi hija, ya que no tengo los recursos necesarios para ello, o sino por favor me de la oportunidad de trabajar en una de sus empresas.
Que Dios lo bendiga y se lo agradezco de todo corazon.
Yo tento 46 años, soy divorciada, actualmente no estoy laborando y de verdad señor no quiero perder mi casa.
Mil gracias por la atenciòn.
Cordial saludo.
Fecha - 30-03-06
Nombre: viviana
Email: vrbarquitecta@hotmail.com
Comentarios: He entrado en vuestra página web y les hago lllegar mis felicitaciones por este emprendimiento. Me gustaría formar parte de ello, por lo que ya he remitido mi CV y postulación, aunque si hubiera alguna vacante de acuardo a mi trayectoria y perfil, les agradeceré me tengan en cuenta.
Nuevamente felicitaciones y éxitos!!!!....
Viviana Borneo.-
Fecha - 03-12-05
Nombre: Jose Duque
Email: jeduque@cantv.net
Comentarios: Un municipio sustentable debe ser participativo, dinamico, integrador y con vision a largo tiempo
Fecha - 16-07-05
Nombre: Carlos Ortiz de Zárate
Email: agora@gecel.e.telefonica.net
Comentarios: Proyecto de tele formación en desarrollo local en Europa, África y Latinoamérica
El Grupo de Estudios Comparados Euroafricanos y Euro latinoamericanos ofrece una tele formación que tiene por objeto detectar y promocionar proyectos ciudadanos de desarrollo local limpio, solidario y sostenible, que es proclamado como objeto por una parte importante de las políticas, de las estrategias y de los fondos de las instituciones.
La formación se propone crear agentes, coordinadores y diseñadores de proyectos, de desarrollo local ciudadano en África, Europa y Latinoamérica o especialistas de cooperación en la materia. La superación de cada una de las fases de esta formación será objeto de un diploma de titulación propia de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria y corresponderá a las siguientes designaciones: Agentes de desarrollo local ciudadano, que totalizará 15 créditos ETCS – un crédito ETCS. 30 horas -; coordinadores de desarrollo local, que requerirá el grado de agente y que cursará 15 créditos suplementarios y master en diseñado de proyectos de desarrollo local ciudadano para mancomunidades o en cooperación en desarrollo local ciudadano, que requerirá el grado de licenciado o equivalente y los diplomas de agente y de coordinador en desarrollo local ciudadano y 30 créditos suplementarios Para inscribirse en la formación de agente de desarrollo local ciudadano será necesario haber sido admitido en las pruebas del proceso de preinscripción, al que puede accederse para solicitar información suplementaria en mail dirigido a cortiz@dfm.ulpgc.es y a agora@gecel.e.telefonica.net .
Los tres niveles de formación se perfilarán en componentes: práctico de 40%, tutorial de 20% y teórico de 40%. El acceso al último es informático, pero los dos primeros requieren una presencia que solamente podemos ofrecer en Agadir, en Argentina, en Cádiz, en Canarias, en Madera, en Mazatlán. Los candidatos que no tengan acceso suficiente a los lugares indicados no podrán ser admitidos. La formación teórica constituirá un módulo de tele formación de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria y se compondrá de bibliotecas virtuales, de cursos, de debates, de tutorías y de tele reuniones.
Los admitidos a la formación deberán abonar una tasa de inscripción de treinta euros por crédito, que se abonarán por adelantado, en pagos por periodos bimensuales, a partir de octubre de 2005, por trasferencia al número de cuenta que nos ha atribuido la Fundación de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. No dudéis en solicitar información, formularios para la preinscripción, programas o cualquier tipo de información suplementaria a las direcciones indicadas.
Un sincero saludo Carlos Ortiz de Zárate, coordinador del Grupo de Estudios Comparados Euroafricanos y Euro latinoamericanos.
Fecha - 04-01-05
Nombre: ACCIÓN ALTERNATIVA
Email: accionalternativa@starmedia.com
Comentarios: PROMESAS ELECTORERAS DE HACE UNA AÑO:
FILANTROPIA: MODELO DE IZQUIERDA DEMOCRÁTICA (IZQUIERDA LIGHT):
Fecha de redacción: enero de 2004, para ser publicado un año después.
La mediatización de la política diseña y vende los nuevos discursos, tal cual como si se tratara de una novela de corín tellado, al cual más, como se vende la pornografía velada de pasquines como el periódico El Espacio en Colombia que anuncia los cambios políticos anticorrupción al lado de fotografías pornográficas, acompañadas de la imagen del candidato a Gobernador de Cundinamarca, Señor PABLO ARDILA, dueño del periódico, y el candidato a la Alcaldía Mayor de Bogotá, D. C., Señor LUIS EDUARDO GARZÓN, quien representa “el humanismo de la ciudad moderna”, curtido en las lides sindicales, ambos personajes elegidos para el período 2003 – 2007. El modelo de partido atrapa todo se configura a través de la maquinaria propagandística de los medios de comunicación de la derecha colombiana que fabrica un rótulo y procede a venderlo como un partido de izquierda (izquierda LIGHT), como si se tratara de una crema para los piojos, las pulgas, las alergias o las sarnas, sobredimensiona!
da a través de los medios de comunicación. Precisamente en el primer semestre del año 2003 los medios masivos de comunicación de la derecha vendieron el movimiento político, rotulado POLO DEMOCRÁTICO INDEPENDIENTE como el nacimiento de un partido de izquierda democrática (izquierda LIGHT), sin más, y sin la posibilidad de participar de otros movimientos sean o no de izquierda, a menos que se sometan a la cúpula de dicho partido o movimiento, quienes obedecen a un plan previamente determinado por el sistema político imperante de la derecha judeo – cristiana occidental.
Sorprende como los más connotados periódicos, pasquines y demás medios de comunicación de la derecha colombiana (El Espacio, de propiedad de la familia Ardila, El diario Hoy y el Tiempo, de propiedad de la dinastía Santos, los noticieros de Televisión Caracol y RCN, de propiedad de los magnates J. Mario Santodomingo y Carlos Ardila Lule, entre otros medios de comunicación, pasquines y periódicos del establecimiento) han dispuesto de toda la maquinaria propagandística para informar a la opinión pública el ascenso al poder de lo que según ellos se ha venido a llamar la izquierda democrática (izquierda LIGHT). En ese discurso se ha sobredimensionado como prioridad algo que llaman política social, dando a conocer innovaciones como el día sin hambre, que impulsa la distribución de raciones alimenticias en sectores marginados de la ciudad de Bogotá, D. C., que surgieron como consecuencia de la violencia del Establecimiento, especialmente a partir de los año 1950s, cundo la ciudad !
no superaba los 200.000 habitantes, pues, en la actualidad (2004) está rondando los 10 millones de habitantes (Bogotá y municipio circunvecinos). En ese discurso se dice que de todas maneras hay que preservar lo bueno de las anteriores administraciones, y presentar las correcciones que se han planteado como eslogan de campaña, necesarias para “humanizar la modernización de la ciudad”. Que quiere decir esto? Que todo el embate del neoliberalismo cerrero, tal cual, no será objeto de replanteamientos democráticos o participativos, protegiéndose los grandes monopolios del capital especulativo montados a partir del advenimiento del neoliberalismo del Ex – Presidente Cesar Gaviria, sistema especulativo fielmente desarrollado a nivel Bogotá, por los ex – alcaldes ENRIQUE PEÑALOSA y ANTANAS MOCKUS. Es así que el carácter monopolista del transporte urbano (Transmilenio, certificado de defunción del pequeño transportador), de la explotación monopolista de los servicios públicos (la e!
nergía eléctrica a través de la Empresa CODENSA, EMPORIO DEL C!
APITAL J
UDIO), la monopolización de los recursos para vías urbanas por parte del capital judío, la privatización y mercantilización a ultranza de la Educación Pública, la explotación descarada de la población a través de créditos para vivienda con capitalización de los intereses de actualización del dinero (fórmula de matemática financiera de la UVR, antes UPAC), entre otros grandes negociados, para nada van a ser tema de replanteamiento alguno por parte de la administración del Alcalde LUIS EDUARDO GARZÓN. Por el contrario, su función dentro del establecimiento va a ser el fortalecimiento del modelo de explotación capitalista de la ciudad. El pasquín de propiedad de la dinastía Santos, denominado diario HOY, titulaba en primera página del día 2 de enero de 2004 la posesión del Alcalde, en los siguientes términos: “El Alcalde Luis Eduardo Garzón es el primer hombre de izquierda que llega a la Alcaldía de Bogotá en toda su historia. Ayer asumió su cargo y dijo que le cumplirá a la ci!
udad. Prometió acabar con el hambre de los niños y con la miseria”, y a páginas 4ª y 5ª se desplegó la noticia con títulos como “Somos la Esperanza: Luis Eduardo Garzón” quien prometió que al finalizar su mandato no habrá un solo niño con hambre, y otro título que dice “Menos niños con hambre”, al tiempo que ilustraba con grandes fotografías de la posesión como símbolo de simpatía periodística por el connotado hecho de que un hombre de izquierda fuera apoyado por semejante pasquín de una dinastía secularizada.
En ese sentido, lo planteado por el nuevo Alcalde Mayor de Bogotá, D. C., Señor LUIS EDUARDO GARZÓN, con más de treinta año de experiencia en discursos veintejulieros como sindicalista, es precisamente el nuevo modelo creado por la maquinaria de asesores del sistema político económico de la derecha juedo – cristiana occidental, de acudir a la FILANTROPÍA disfrazada de izquierda democrática (izquierda LIGHT) para calmar el hambre de sectores de población marginada por el mismo sistema político y económico que ha regido históricamente y que se agudizó a partir del neoliberalismo impulsado por el ex – presidente de Colombia y actual Secretario de la OEA, Señor CESAR GAVIRIA TRUJILLO. Así las cosas, nos aprestamos a desarrollar un programa de gobierno que dice de corte social y de anticorrupción, pero que en el fondo es el mismo discurso del Senador CARLOS MORENO DE CARO, que ofrece mogolla y leche para sus electores, que es la misma práctica de todos los politiqueros colombiano!
s que mediante porciones de comidas incluso descompuestas o trasnochadas con grave riesgo para la salud, ya sea con tamales, caldos de la Plaza San Victorino en Bogotá, chocolates santafereños, empanadas, entre otros platos típicos colombianos, se aprovechan de la grave marginalidad que produce el sistema capitalista para revivir y mantener la politiquería. Al mismo tiempo, reproducen el discurso anticorrupción (publicitar gatos para espantar a las ratas: MORENO DE CARO) pero que al fin y al cabo no denuncian a nadie ni nada se dice por fenómenos de corrupción, Vr gr, el caso de la jugada financiera de cuello blanco que hiciera la Señora FANNY KERSMAN, quien consignó los recursos de la DIAN en el Banco del Pacífico, que a la postre resultó quebrado llevando a la banca rota el Fisco Nacional, y como premió a su delincuencia de cuello blanco, el Señor Presidente ALVARO URIBE VÉLEZ la nombró embajadora en la República del Canada. La Señora KERSMAN, al parecer de origen judío, !
impulsaba el recaudo del impuesto mediante la imagen difundida!
por los
medios de comunicación de dos (2) perros peligrosos, queriendo infundir terrorismo de Estado en la población colombiana, acuciada por la más grave marginalidad progresiva de todos los sectores, que cada vez se aumentan los cinturones de miseria.
El modelo planteado por el discurso de izquierda mediante el recurso mediático (difusión sobredimensionada de los medios de comunicación de la derecha, representados en periódicos, pasquines, noticieros de televisión, radio, realtys, entre otros), no representa ninguna amenaza al sistema capitalista de los tremendos monopolios que se han incrustado y que han dado origen a la más devastadora de las marginalidades sociales; aspecto que ahora vienen a solucionar mediante el recurso de la FILANTROPIA, que desde luego no va a cubrir todo el problema sino que simplemente va a paliar de manera insignificante a los sectores de población que se encuentran en grado de indigencia.
A indagar por un INSTRUCTIVO PARA OPORTUNISTAS DE IZQUIERDA, quienes debieron sobresaltar la conciencia de aparente militancia en movimientos u organizaciones populares, acaparando los frutos personales que se reproducen cuando se manejan las cúpulas sindicales “ocupando los puestos que dejaban vacíos los mártires, los militantes que se iban a la clandestinidad y los exiliados” (lo resaltado es sacado de la internet). Se alimenta el instructivo para el oportunista “después, cuando el movimiento estaba derrotado y ya no se corría ningún peligro por "ser de izquierda", (…) hubo de radicalizarse a ultranza, estalinizarse o bien pregonarse neomarxista, aduciendo creer en las teorías del socialismo y enorgulleciéndose de no haber tenido nada que ver con las luchas para ponerlas en práctica” (lo resaltado es sacado de la internet). En esta línea de personajes que se van a poner al servicio de la más grande FILANTROPIA que ofrece el sistema capitalista, es decir, quienes van a ser!
vir para llevar ungüentos a sectores de población marginada que padecen llagas y enfermedades por diferentes causas o simplemente a llevar porciones de comida (mogolla y leche por ejemplo) a esas mismas poblaciones, son aquellos personajes que no militaron sino que pelecharon en los movimientos populares o insurgentes que desafortunadamente les sirvieron de pista de decolaje, quienes permanecen o pretenden permanecer como si fueran inocentones o de la más proclive formación social. Lo que no se ajuste a la izquierda democrática (izquierda LIGHT) es denominado izquierda radical, es decir, prácticamente señalados sus miembros como terroristas que no pueden tener asiento en ninguna parte del planeta. Dentro de la izquierda democrática (izquierda LIGHT), practicantes del discurso filantrópico, podemos señalar entre otros, al Señor ANGELINO GARZÓN, nuevo gobernador del Valle del Cauca, Señor LUIS EDUARDO GARZÓN, Alcalde Mayor de Bogotá, D. C., CARLOS ROMERO, Concejal de Bogotá, !
por el POLO DEMOCRÁTICO INDEPENDIENTE (PDI), ANTONIO NAVARO WO!
LF, Sena
dor de la República, prácticamente dueños del PDI con el Señor OTY PATIÑO, quien maneja el poder tras de bambalinas, ex integrante de la cúpula del M – 19, entre otros personajes, que están bien pelechados y se encuentran pelechando bajo la tutela de la extrema derecha colombiana. Son estos personajes quienes, propugnando un discurso social, se le han apoderado del discurso al famoso Senador CARLOS MORENO DE CARO y el hermano de este, ISAAC MORENO DE CARO, Concejal de Bogotá, D. C., y en palabras aparentemente de izquierda ofrecen porciones de comida (mogolla y leche, por ejemplo), discurso que se vende como la nueva izquierda o izquierda democrática (izquierda LIGHT). Estos señores venidos de pelechar en los movimientos populares y en el movimiento insurgente, incluso como infiltrados al servicio de la inteligencia Nacional y hasta de los E.E. U.U., cada uno de ellos, piensa que este discurso LIGHT “lo eximía de desagradables responsabilidades históricas y a la vez le otorg!
aba una imagen de alguien que seguía siendo políticamente consecuente en una época en la que muchos reniegan de sí mismos y otros denuncian con justicia la traición de la izquierda. En dos platos, para que su oportunismo siga teniendo éxito debe usted insistir en ser, constitutivamente, un cobarde” (lo resaltado es sacado de la internet) “A partir de aquí, usted está listo para hacer carrera y llegar a convertirse en un santón local, en una celebridad de su casa y vivir para siempre en el goce del prestigio provinciano a prueba de toda sospecha” (íbidem). Dentro del INSTRUCTIVO PARA OPORTUNISTAS DE IZQUIERDA, debe asumir una serie de etiquetas que representan mediatización y símbolos sociales, casi religiosos, Vr Gr, dedicarse a defender “instituciones que, aunque padezcan la corrupción y la impunidad, tienen una inercia de años o siglos que le puede garantizar a usted muchos simpatizantes de su defensa” (íbidem). Acuñar los siguientes consejos es de sabios oportunistas de !
izquierda: “es aconsejable que se deje engordar para ofrecer a!
l popula
cho una imagen de respetabilidad bonachona, y que empiece a actuar como viejo, a pensar como viejo, a comportarse como viejo” (íbidem). Ahí están casi todos, pero se puede resaltar algunos ejemplos para ilustrar, Vr Gr, ANGELINO GARZÓN, CARLOS ROMERO, LUIS EDUARDO GARZÓN, OTY PATIÑO, con panza de vaca y papada de cerdo. Para su recetario y manual de convivencia, “es más, sea solemne, sude en los actos públicos y adopte siempre un melancólico aspecto porcino, lo cual le ganará la simpatía inconsciente de quienes en su niñez leyeron la historia de los tres cochinitos: es decir, de casi todo el mundo. En otras palabras, para que su oportunismo tenga éxito permanente debe ser usted, estructuralmente, un hipócrita”. El manzanillismo de izquierda, dañino por excelencia no tiene límites, y la pragmática política adoptada por miembros del llamado POLO DEMOCRÁTICO INDEPENDIENTE, nos ayuda a enriquecer el manual del INSTRUCTIVO PARA OPORTUNISTAS DE IZQUIERDA. Al respecto el famoso Se!
nador ANTONIO NAVARRO WOLF, ya ha hecho gala de su imaginación; ahijado del Ex –Presidente ERNESTO SAMPER PIZANO, apoyó la Candidatura de ANDRES PASTRANA ARANGO en 1998; en esta misma escuela, está el reconocido Senador de la República, Señor LUIS ALBERTO GIL, con su movimiento de CONVERGENCIA CIUDADANA (paramilitarismo de izquierda LIGHT), aprovechado de los docentes santandereanos, pero bien visto en las toldas del más recalcitrante propósito del Uribismo, a quienes se les recomienda la siguiente nota : “alquile su pluma, apoye a candidatos a alcalde, presidente, rector y similares y tenga el valor de cambiar de candidato según vaya siendo la tendencia electoral: alabe a uno cuando esté ganando, y luego atáquelo cuando esté perdiendo, y alabe a quien haya atacado antes. Todo esto debe hacerlo sin escrúpulos ni miramientos, apelando al pensamiento político moderno. Otra cosa que puede hacer es apoyar a un candidato públicamente y a otro en secreto, así no tendrá que perder!
nunca. Dicho de otra forma, para ser un oportunista de éxito !
debe ser
usted lo que ha sido hasta ahora, un corrupto” (ibídem), pero sin que aparezca como tal, es decir, un delincuente de cuello blanco que no deja pistas, y además un personaje de izquierda democrática (izquierda LIGHT), para que reparta las porciones de comida y medicamentos para población lacerada por el sistema, a través de sus fundaciones por medio de las cuales se puede apropiar del 95% de los recursos que recoja en la práctica de la filantropía Nacional e internacional, que incluso otorgan las personas más ricas del mundo de origen judío o no judío, como es el caso del Señor BILL GATES. El oportunista de izquierda, para ser un oportunista de éxito debe ser usted un perfecto mediocre. Repita estos pasos una y otra vez a lo largo de su vida, sobre todo cuando se acercan elecciones de funcionarios que le puedan ser útiles para la forma de sobrevivencia para la que lo dotó la naturaleza. Lo cual quiere decir que para tener éxito en el oportunismo debe ser usted (no inteligent!
e sino) persistente y tenaz. Insista en sus mentiras sin molestarse en atender las razones de quienes polemizan con usted, haga oídos sordos a esas razones e insista en su sandez, sea necio (otro de los requisitos del oportunista de izquierda exitoso), terco, intolerante y cínico. ¡Y adelante! Todo esto, es la práctica audaz de la nueva izquierda, llamada izquierda democrática o izquierda LIGHT, es decir, un discurso elaborado por la maquinaria de asesores de la derecha, aceptado por los oportunistas de izquierda y difundido por la maquinaria propagandista de los medios de comunicación utilizando los más connotados pasquines, incluso al lado de la propaganda y divulgación pornográfica, Vr Gr, El Espacio de propiedad de la familia Ardila.
Si se analiza el equipo de gobierno de los elegidos con discurso de izquierda democrática, se encontrara los perfiles que indiscutiblemente van ha asegurar los grandes negociados, la protección de los monopolios y la representación de la derecha o de los más connotados manzanillos que han hecho carrera en los pasillos de la corrupción política. No más el Señor ANGELINO GARZÓN, personaje bonachón, elegido Gobernador del Valle, tiene la más plena aprobación de los círculos podridos de la casa Pastrana, expertos en grandes defraudaciones; Vr Gr el caso ya comentado de la Señora KERSMAN, al tiempo que era Ministro de Trabajo el mencionado Gobernador. El pasquín, conocido como el diario Hoy, de 2 de enero de 2004, a página No. 5, hace una presentación de algunos del equipo de Gobierno del Señor LUIS EDUARDO GARZÓN, de lo cual se hace necesario que analice cada personaje que se postula en los diferentes puestos, algunos formados en el ejercicio de los lagartos o manzanillos y otro!
s, connotados técnicos de la derecha o simplemente con grandes intereses dentro de la misma derecha. Al respecto, tenemos lo siguiente: Señor JUAN MANUEL OSPINA, Secretario de Gobierno, se desempeñó como Presidente de la Asociación de Agricultores de Colombia (SAC) (entidad protectora de los monopolios agrícolas), estuvo en el Congreso donde se desempeñó como senador del movimiento de Salvación Nacional (conservatismo Alvarista), perteneciente a una familia de la derecha tradicional colombiana; Señor PEDRO RODRIGUEZ TOBO, Secretario de Hacienda, ocupó una curul por el Partido Visionario (Mokista) (CAPITAL JUDIO), trabajó como director de Presupuesto de Bogotá, participó activamente en la Campaña a la Alcaldía de Luis Eduardo Garzón; Abel Rodríguez, Secretario de Educación, estuvo varios años en el sector sindical, donde desempeñó el cargo de Presidente de FECODE. A nombre de la Alianza Democrática M – 19, hizo parte del grupo de constituyentes que en 1991 redactó la Carta P!
olítica. Su especialidad son los temas educativos (manzanillo !
de izqui
erda por excelencia); Señor ENRIQUE BORDA, Secretario General, cursó estudios de Derecho en la Universidad Nacional, se desempeñó como Gerente de la campaña de Luis Eduardo Garzón a la Alcaldía; Señor AUGUSTO CUBIDES, Jefe de Prensa, periodista, se ha desempeñado como asesor de prensa de los congresistas Antonio Navarro y Gustavo Petro (puesto clave y mediático); Señor EDGAR RUIZ, Secretario Privado, economista de la Universidad Nacional, ocupó curul a la Cámara por Bogotá, estuvo como asesor de la campaña de Garzón a la Alcaldía; Señora LAURA RESTREPO, Directora del Instituto de Cultura y turismo, Escritora y Periodista; Señora CONSUELO CORREDOR, Directora del Departamento de Bienestar Social, Economista de la Universidad Externado, Decana de la Facultad de Ciencias Políticas de la Universidad Nacional, es experta en temas de pobreza (al servicio de la filantropía Nacional e Internacional); Señora CARMEN SALDÍAS, Directora de Planeación Distrital, su desempeño durante la ad!
ministración anterior (administración de Mockus) le valió que la ratificaran en el cargo, es considerada como una experta en el tema de ciudad – región, plato predilecto de los sectores de la derecha y las corrientes PEÑALOSISTAS y MOCKISTAS; Sacerdote ALIRIO LOPEZ, Director del Programa vida sagrada, desde el mandato de ANTANAS MOCKUS, se ha encargado de liderar el programa de protección a la vida y el desarme voluntario en las 20 localidades de la ciudad, sin embargo, no se compromete frente a temas como la limpieza social practicada por los organismos de seguridad del Estado en combinación con grupos paramilitares, que eliminan a grupos de población marginada por la misma política de Estado; Señor JOSÉ ANTONIO VARGAS LLERAS, Gerente de la Empresa de Energía, otro de los funcionarios de la Administración Mockus, pieza clave en la privatización de la energía para ser entregada al capital internacional de corte judío, hermano del Senador Ultra – Derechista GERMÁN VARGAS LLE!
RAS; ALBERTO MERLANO, Gerente de la Empresa del Acueducto, dur!
ante doc
e (12) años se desempeñó como vicepresidente administrativo de ECOPETROL, con quien LUIS EDUARDO GARZÓN negociaba los pliegos de petición sindical, fue uno de los creadores del programa de desarrollo y paz del Magdalena Medio, dirigió el Congreso por la Paz, en asocio con el Alto Comisionado para la Paz, que dio origen a la actual Asamblea Permanente de la Sociedad Civil por la Paz, organismos tecnocráticos de corte neoliberal y de la derecha; Carlos Eduardo Mendosa, Secretario de Tránsito, estuvo en el Ministerio de Trabajo como viceministro, hizo parte de las juntas directivas del Seguro Social, el Instituto de Bienestar Familiar, el Sena y Cajanal; entre otra serie de personajes que se acomodan al establecimiento sin restricciones al respecto. En la solapa de los nombramientos, se puede determinar a la Señor EUNICE SANTOS, en la Dirección de la política de vías y urbanismo (IDU), que tiene sus acercamientos al BANCO MUNDIAL de manera muy confidencial (¿?).
Concluye plena identidad en el sofismo politiquero del día sin hambre, para que la ciudad continúe con el programa de la cultura ciudadana de corriente judeo – cristiana, para que la población aprenda a levantar los excrementos de los perros que defecan en los andenes, pero no se adentre en la verdadera realidad social golpeada por la mano oscura de los judíos: Pregunten quien fue JAIR KLEIN, como MERCENARIO JUDIO impulsor de las escuelas bandas de sicarios en el Magdalena Medio, región del interior colombiano, grupos que luego pasaron a llamarse PARAMILITARES bajo la logística de las fuerzas militares del Estado Colombiano.
Fecha - 22-10-04
Nombre: Elkin Restrepo
Email: elkin.restrepo@iica.org.co
Comentarios: Hola trabajo para el Ministerio de Agricultura en un proyecto para el desarrollo de las cadenas agroproductivas.
Fecha - 17-10-04
Nombre: webmaster"
Email: webmaster@microfinancegateway.org
Comentarios: "Microfinance Jobs Bulletin - October 15, 2004"
MICROFINANCE JOBS BULLETIN
Distributed by the Microfinance Gateway
15 October 2004
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There are 50 vacancies currently listed in our
Microfinance Jobs Marketplace. This email bulletin will
feature 10 job vacancies that have been updated since our
previous jobs bulletin.
Below you will find the latest additions.
NOTE: The Microfinance Gateway cannot process applications
for the positions advertised. You must contact the organization
offering the position to express your interest.
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Associate Dean, India
Offered by: BASIX
Probable closing date: October 22, 2004
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Consultants, Afghanistan
Offered by: UNDP
Probable closing date: October 15, 2004
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Faculty Associate (3), India
Offered by: BASIX
Probable closing date: October 22, 2004
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Faculty Coordinator (2), India
Offered by: BASIX
Probable closing date: October 22, 2004
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Field Executives (2), India
Offered by: BASIX
Probable closing date: October 22, 2004
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Microenterprise Development Specialists, United States
Offered by: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu ILA Group
Probable closing date: November 13, 2004
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Microfinance Chief Finance Officer, Afghanistan
Offered by: Agency for Technical Co-operation and Development (ACTED)
Probable closing date: November 30, 2004
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Program Executive (4), India
Offered by: BASIX
Probable closing date: October 30, 2004
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SME Development Team Leader, Vietnam
Offered by: International Business & Technical Consultants
Probable closing date: November 01, 2004
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Senior Research Associate: Community Development Finance, United States
Offered by: The Center for Community Capitalism
Probable closing date: November 15, 2004
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suggestion in the body of your email.
Fecha - 27-09-04
Nombre: david whitefield
Email: dgwhitefi@shaw.ca
Comentarios: Previously, I was talking with Juan Carlos de Zarate Denis. Your program is very much admired in Canada.
Saludos para Ustedes David Whitefield, Retired Professor
Fecha - 02-08-04
Nombre: Adam Doda
Email: adam_doda@yahoo.co.uk
Comentarios: We ask for your aid support for to run our organization's programs.
For this purpose, I'd like to ask for your informations
Fecha - 06-05-04
Nombre: Maria Dolores Martínez Mora
Email: mariquinn@hotmail.com
Comentarios: Sr. Carlos Ortiz de Zarate:
Las presentes líneas van con el fin de saludarlo deseando que se encuentre muy bien, que aquí en Guadalajara nos encontramos muy bien, antes de seguir redactando, quiero identificarme; soy estudiante en la Universidad de Guadalajara lo conocí en Mazatlán con el asunto de los municipios y prometí escribir y visitar su pagina, se que aunque tarde aquí estoy cumpliendo mi promesa.
He visto que si hay participación en los temas y se que se que debería saber mas de lo que pasa en América latina y no tengo justificación pero la escuela y las múltiples lecturas escolares me absorben de investigaciones más allá de lo académico lo que es cierto es que tal vez no pueda sostener una discusión de los temas que hasta el momento han manejado pero podría hacerlo de lo que si se, es decir que le sugiero que se abra uno nuevo sobre la situación de México con Cuba, este tema que esta en boga en estos momentos tiene mucho material y creo que tanto ustedes que nos ven desde afuera podrían opinar como los que estamos adentro, prometo pasar la dirección de Ágora a mis compañeros de la carrera de Estudios Políticos y de Gobierno y su mail para que se dirijan a usted o bien participen es su pagina seria interesante que incluso los compañeros Estudios Internacionales, Filosofía y demás compañeros participaran haré todo lo posible por que esto suceda claro que no tardare ta
nto como lo hice para escribirle.
Por el momento me despido deseado lo mejor para sus proyectos y espero que con confianza exprese su opinión de lo que le sugiero.
Atte. Maria Dolores Martínez Mora
Estudiante de la Licenciatura de Estudios Políticos y de Gobierno
Fecha - 11-05-03
Nombre: Luis de la Rasilla
Email: luisdelarasilla@institutointersur.org
Comentarios: En relación con el anterior comentario hemos omitido indicar que el portal web es www.ecociudadania.org.
Gracias.
Fecha - 11-05-03
Nombre: Luis de la Rasilla
Email: luisdelarasilla@institutointersur.org
Comentarios: Agradecemos vuestro mensaje ¡A por los municipios!, ciudadanos, que difundiremos.
Sugerimos que tengais en cuenta -y ayudeis a la difusión- la iniciativa DEMOCRACIA CIUDADANA que incluimos y la convocatoria de la Asamblea Ciudadana (en preparación) para el estudio de la reforma constitucional en materia de iniciativa legislativa popular y referendum que se encuentra en el portal del Proyecto INTER/SUR PARA LA DEMOCRACIA CIUDADANA Y LA ECOCIUDADANÍA. Un cordial.
Luis de la Rasilla.
Fecha - 01-05-03
Nombre: paulo gomes
Email: atlantidas3@hotmail.com
Comentarios: Forum Social Portugues de 7 a 10 de Junho em Lisboa, inspirado no forum Social de Porto Alegre , Brasil.
www.forumsocialportugues.net
Talvez fosse uma boa oportunidade para unir esforços e contactar com entidades, organizaçoes, etc lusófonas
Fecha - 26-04-03
Nombre: paulo gomes
Email: atlantidas3@hotmail.com
Comentarios: 25 Abril 1974-Revoluçao dos cravos em Portugal.Festeja-se essencialmente a conquista da Liberdade de um povo,dos povos.
Afinal é possivel....
Fecha - 22-03-03
Nombre: Chen, Wells
Email: Wells.Chen@nffusa.org>
Comentarios: Job opening: Financial Consultant/Credit Analyst
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Senior Associate, Financial Services
Are you a financial services professional, interested in helping the
nonprofit sector meet today's challenges? If you're analytical and flexible
and have a sense of humor, with four years work experience in financial
consulting or lending, we'd like to hear from you. Nonprofit Finance Fund is
a leading provider of financial and strategic assistance to nonprofits
nationwide. We're looking for a Senior Associate, Financial Services to
provide a range of products and services to NFF's clients. The position
involves underwriting loans, providing financial consulting services and
presenting workshops. The ability to prepare written reports and present
assessments to clients is essential. As part of an eight-person team you
will provide financial services support to several NFF Programs outside New
York, and potentially manage one or more of NFF's financial, grant or
asset-building products.
NFF has assets of $45 million, including a loan pool of approximately $28
million to lend to nonprofits for capital projects including acquisition,
construction and renovation of facilities, purchase of capital equipment and
related financing needs. Since its inception, NFF has made more than 300
loans totaling more than $59 million. To learn more about what we do, please
visit our website at nonprofitfinancefund.org
.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lending
* familiarize clients with NFF's lending guidelines and assist
borrowers in completing applications
* perform project and credit analysis including borrower interviews
and site visits
* prepare and present recommendations to the loan committees
* prepare loan and closing documents
* monitor borrowers' projects, loan disbursements and repayment
records
* assist in restructuring loans when necessary
Consulting and Technical Assistance
* work with nonprofit clients to evaluate and understand their
financial and organizational health, prepare written reports, and present
assessments to clients
* assist organizations in the lending process by assessing financing
needs, project feasibility and credit-readiness
* present workshops related to capital project planning, financing and
nonprofit financial health
Financial Analysis
* perform financial and/or organizational analyses for NFF's grant and
asset building products
* perform financial analyses and organizational assessments for
private and public funders
* perform other financial analyses as needed for clients
Marketing
* contribute to the planning of the financial services program
including identifying markets and developing financial products and
strategies to serve those markets
* cultivate relationships with banks and other financial
intermediaries
* as needed, represent NFF in public forums
Product Management
* work with national and local staff to promote expansion of the
product into all sites
* be a resource to and train staff to deliver the product
* monitor product quality and consistency nationally
* evaluate the effectiveness of the product and plan for its next
iteration, adaptation or termination (if needed)
* provide information on product specifications for fundraising,
marketing and information management purposes
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
* a bachelor's degree required and preferably a master's degree in
business administration, public administration, or related field
* four years work experience in the financial services area, either in
a financial consulting or lending (commercial or nonprofit) position
* experience providing training
* knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to the nonprofit community
through professional or volunteer activities
* proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Word
* strong writing and communication skills, including presentation
skills
* willing to do limited traveling
HOW TO APPLY:
Mail, fax or e-mail cover letter and resume to:
Katje King
Nonprofit Finance Fund
70 W 36th Street
Eleventh Floor
New York, NY 10018
Fax: 212.268.8653
Email: katje.king@nffusa.org
Salary is commensurate with experience, and includes four weeks of vacation,
and a generous benefits package. NFF is an equal opportunity employer.
People of color and diverse ethnicities are encouraged to apply. No phone
calls please.
Fecha - 22-03-03
Nombre: William Myers
Email: WMyers@alternatives.org
Comentarios: Job Listing: ICE Loan Officer
National community development organization, which supports Community Land
Trusts and affordable housing projects, seeks candidates for the following
position:
Loan Officer - Responsible for all aspects of loan processing and
monitoring including: assessing loan proposals, monitoring active caseload,
making site visits, and performing other underwriting tasks.
Position requires a bachelor's degree plus 2 years lending experience and
knowledge of non-profit housing development finance. Must have excellent
communication and analytical skills. EEO/MF Send résumé to:
Institute for Community Economics
Attn: Rachel Telushkin, Managing Director
57 School St.
Springfield, MA 01105-1331
(413) 746-8660
resumes@iceclt.org
www.iceclt.org
Fecha - 22-03-03
Nombre: Chen, Wells
Email: Wells.Chen@nffusa.org
Comentarios: Job opening: Financial Consultant/Credit Analyst
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Senior Associate, Financial Services
Are you a financial services professional, interested in helping the
nonprofit sector meet today's challenges? If you're analytical and flexible
and have a sense of humor, with four years work experience in financial
consulting or lending, we'd like to hear from you. Nonprofit Finance Fund is
a leading provider of financial and strategic assistance to nonprofits
nationwide. We're looking for a Senior Associate, Financial Services to
provide a range of products and services to NFF's clients. The position
involves underwriting loans, providing financial consulting services and
presenting workshops. The ability to prepare written reports and present
assessments to clients is essential. As part of an eight-person team you
will provide financial services support to several NFF Programs outside New
York, and potentially manage one or more of NFF's financial, grant or
asset-building products.
NFF has assets of $45 million, including a loan pool of approximately $28
million to lend to nonprofits for capital projects including acquisition,
construction and renovation of facilities, purchase of capital equipment and
related financing needs. Since its inception, NFF has made more than 300
loans totaling more than $59 million. To learn more about what we do, please
visit our website at nonprofitfinancefund.org
.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lending
* familiarize clients with NFF's lending guidelines and assist
borrowers in completing applications
* perform project and credit analysis including borrower interviews
and site visits
* prepare and present recommendations to the loan committees
* prepare loan and closing documents
* monitor borrowers' projects, loan disbursements and repayment
records
* assist in restructuring loans when necessary
Consulting and Technical Assistance
* work with nonprofit clients to evaluate and understand their
financial and organizational health, prepare written reports, and present
assessments to clients
* assist organizations in the lending process by assessing financing
needs, project feasibility and credit-readiness
* present workshops related to capital project planning, financing and
nonprofit financial health
Financial Analysis
* perform financial and/or organizational analyses for NFF's grant and
asset building products
* perform financial analyses and organizational assessments for
private and public funders
* perform other financial analyses as needed for clients
Marketing
* contribute to the planning of the financial services program
including identifying markets and developing financial products and
strategies to serve those markets
* cultivate relationships with banks and other financial
intermediaries
* as needed, represent NFF in public forums
Product Management
* work with national and local staff to promote expansion of the
product into all sites
* be a resource to and train staff to deliver the product
* monitor product quality and consistency nationally
* evaluate the effectiveness of the product and plan for its next
iteration, adaptation or termination (if needed)
* provide information on product specifications for fundraising,
marketing and information management purposes
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
* a bachelor's degree required and preferably a master's degree in
business administration, public administration, or related field
* four years work experience in the financial services area, either in
a financial consulting or lending (commercial or nonprofit) position
* experience providing training
* knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to the nonprofit community
through professional or volunteer activities
* proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Word
* strong writing and communication skills, including presentation
skills
* willing to do limited traveling
HOW TO APPLY:
Mail, fax or e-mail cover letter and resume to:
Katje King
Nonprofit Finance Fund
70 W 36th Street
Eleventh Floor
New York, NY 10018
Fax: 212.268.8653
Email: katje.king@nffusa.org
Salary is commensurate with experience, and includes four weeks of vacation,
and a generous benefits package. NFF is an equal opportunity employer.
People of color and diverse ethnicities are encouraged to apply. No phone
calls please.
Fecha - 04-03-03
Nombre: Microfinance Gateway
Email: emcgap@ids.ac.uk
Comentarios: Devfinance: The latest microfinance vacancies
MICROFINANCE JOBS BULLETIN
Distributed by the Microfinance Gateway
03 Mar 2003
-----------------------------------------------
There are 39 vacancies currently listed in our Microfinance Jobs Marketplace. Below you
will find the latest additions.
A full list of vacancies is available at: http://www.microfinancegateway.org/fjob.htm
You can subscribe to our regular bulletin at:http://www.microfinancegateway.org/sjob.htm
NOTE: The Microfinance Gateway cannot process applications for the positions
advertised. You must contact the organisation offering the position to express your
interest.
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Financial sector specialist, Eastern Africa.
Offered by: International Consulting Group - ICG
Probable closing date: 05 March 2003
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Project coordinator for the Africa/Middle East division, Washington, DC.
Offered by: ACDI/VOCA
Probable closing date: [28 Mar 2003]
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Technical advisor to the credit union central organisation, Nepal.
Offered by: Canadian Co-operative Association - CCA
Probable closing date: 28 Mar 2003
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STAGIAIRES: Chargé du fonds ce crédit rotatif, Paris, France.
Offered by: Planet Finance
Probable closing date: [28 Mar 2003]
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Team leader small enterprise development, Lubango, Angola.
Offered by: SNV
Probable closing date: [14 Mar 2003]
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VOLUNTARY - Capacity builder, Sevaré, Mali.
Offered by: International Service - UNAIS
Probable closing date: [24 Apr 2003]
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VOLUNTARY - Capacity builders (2 posts), Kadiogo, Burkina Faso.
Offered by: International Service - UNAIS
Probable closing date: [24 Apr 2003]
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VOLUNTARY - Rural credit and savings trainer/adviser, Burkina Faso.
Offered by: International Service - UNAIS
Probable closing date: [24 Apr 2003]
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Credit specialist, Tajikistan.
Offered by: ACDI/VOCA
Probable closing date: 07 Mar 2003
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Microfinance specialist, Ferghana Valley, Central Asia.
Offered by: ACDI/VOCA
Probable closing date: 07 Mar 2003
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Microfinance or development expert, Mexico (DF)
Offered by: PlaNet Finance
Probable closing date: [30 Jun 2003]
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Microfinance or development expert, Rabat / Casablanca, Morocco.
Offered by: PlaNet Finance
Probable closing date: [30 Jun 2003]
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Short-term microfinance expert, Trinidad.
Offered by: HTS Development
Probable closing date: 10 Mar 2003
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Fellowship in international microfinance and microenterprise (IMM), Canada.
Offered by: Aga Khan Foundation
Probable closing date: 01 Apr 2003
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Project development manager, Madison, WI - USA.
Offered by: WOCCU
Probable closing date: [20 Apr 2003]
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Find a microfinance job:
http://www.microfinancegateway.org/fjob.htm
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http://www.microfinancegateway.org/internjob.htm
-----------------------------------------------
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Fecha - 04-03-03
Nombre: Dan Hall & Susan Burton
Email: hall-burton@starpower.net
Comentarios: Seeking Consultant for Start Up
The Reed-Cooke Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) is seeking a
consultant to help with funding for technical assistance and start-up money.
We are now applying for our 501(c)3 status and potentially looking to
becoming a CDFI. Our founding mission is to work with the community of Reed
Cooke, in Adams Morgan, Washington, DC. Over the past year we have expanded
this mission to not only address the needs of the Reed Cooke Community,
residents and businesses, but have also begun to look towards the Georgia
Avenue corridor and the businesses that once thrived in this part of
Washington, DC. The consultant would help to identify funding sources and
help with the proposal process. We are operating with very minimal
resources, this would be a great opportunity for individuals seeking not
only to become familiar with the politics of the Nations Capital but also to
work in one of the most neighborhoods in the city.
Your help in making this happen would be extremely appreciated.
Please e-mail Dan Hall at hall-burton@starpower.net.
Fecha - 04-03-03
Nombre: Anne T. Sweetser
Email: asweetser@adb.org
Comentarios: looking for consultants
ADB wishes to expand it's listings of consultants. Usually there is a need for people with experience in one or another part of Asia and the Pacific. Often there is preference for people with experience with multilateral organizations. Sometimes we need top notch facilitators who can do ZOPP or facilitate various other community and institutional level participatory exercises or training programs. If you are interested, please send your c.v. to me for circulation and filing for reference. Thank you very much. Anne (Social Development Specialist,
Participatory Development )
Anne T. Sweetser, RSDD/RSPR
Asian Development Bank
P.O. Box 789
0980 Manila
Philippines
Tel: + 63(2) 632-5737
Fecha - 01-03-03
Nombre: Jethro Pettit
Email: J.Pettit@IDS.AC.UK
Comentarios: Fellowship Positions
Please circulate. Apologies for cross-postings. Please address replies to: personnel@ids.ac.uk
Fellowships at the Institute of Development Studies, Sussex
The IDS is seeking to appoint Fellows to join its multi-disciplinary Participation and Environment Teams.
Participation and Development
The Participation Team are seeking to appoint one or more Fellows. At least one of the Fellows should have an expertise in participatory learning and teaching in a development context, and would in the first instance be responsible for co-ordinating and contributing to the teaching and supervisory responsibilities of an innovative proposed Masters Programme on Participation, Development and Social Change. All candidates should have research experience in work related to themes of participation in one or more of the following areas: a) citizenship, rights and inclusion; b) development organisations, policies and discourses; or c) citizens' voices in economic agendas.
Closing date: 16 April 2003 (Noon)
Interview dates: 28 & 29 May 2003
Environment
The Environment Team are seeking to appoint one or more Fellows to join its multi-disciplinary group, which works on resources, livelihoods, technologies and governance in a global context. Outstanding candidates with specialist research interests in the following areas are sought: a) science, knowledge and participation, and b) the political economy of resource conflict and institutions.
Closing date: 30 May 2003 (Noon)
Interview dates: 25 & 26 June 2003
The above appointments will be full-time for four years in the first instance.
APPLICATIONS ON OFFICIAL FORM ONLY TO:
Personnel Office
Institute of Development Studies
University of Sussex
Brighton BN1 9RE
Confidential Fax: [Int +44 1273] 674553
Answerphone: [Int +44 1273] 678682
E-mail : personnel@ids.ac.uk
These Further Particulars will be available on the IDS web site after Monday, 3 March at:
http://www.ids.ac.uk/ids/news/recruit/index.html
We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community regardless of race, sex, disability, HIV/AIDS, sexuality and age.
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Jethro Pettit
Institute of Development Studies
University of Sussex
Brighton BN1 9RE
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0) 1273 606261 Ext 3300
Direct: +44 (0) 1273 873300
Fax: +44 (0) 1273 621202 or 691647
Email: J.Pettit@ids.ac.uk
Participation group website: http://www.ids.ac.uk/ids/particip/
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Fecha - 13-02-03
Nombre: amaher@acdivoca.org
Email: amaher@acdivoca.org
Comentarios: Finance/Credit Specialists in Central Asia
ACDI/VOCA, an international economic development organization, seeks candidates for the following positions on ongoing
projects. We are seeking to field these specialists no later than March. Please submit CV and salary history to
eurasia@acdivoca.org. No phone calls please. Only finalist contacted. EOE.
Rural Credit Specialist - Tajikistan (through September or October 2003)
ACDI/VOCA is currently establishing rural savings & credit associations under the World Bank-funded Consulting Services
establishing Rural Savings and Credit Associations (RSCA). The credit specialist will be responsible for assisting and
training farmers to establish, license, and operate a pilot, farmer-owned credit institution. Specific tasks include:
1) In consultation with National Bank of Tajikistan, and the World Bank Project Management Unit, review and advise on
rules and regulations, criteria for registration of a pilot, grassroots credit institution, and prudential norms for its
operation; 2) Mobilize and support founding members in the establishment of pilot RSCA credit institution either as
independent entity or as branches, including finding facilities, procurement of basic office equipment, etc; 3) Frame
articles of incorporation, including structure and functions of the various bodies as well as rights and
responsibilities of members, in line with laws in Tajikistan; 4) Develop administrative and accounting rules and
procedures for the credit institution in accordance with best practices & standards acceptable to the IDA, including
provisions for timely submission of monthly accounts/statements to the PMU and annual audit by external auditors; 5)
Train the members of the credit institution in credit appraisal methods, risk evaluation and techniques for financing
working capital and investment requirement of private farmers, and providing credit on the basis of financial, economic,
social and technical viability; 6) Assist the credit institution in obtaining the initial working capital and credit
line from TSB and in the operation and management of the credit line obtained from TSB including their refund to
Government. QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of 10 years experience in designing, implementing and managing financial service
institutions with an emphasis on rural or ag lending. NIS experience required. World Bank experience preferred. Russian
language a plus.
Microfinance Specialist - Ferghana Valley (2 years)
The Ferghana Valley Regional Micro-finance project,is establishing sustainable establishing lending institutions in
Andijan, Uzbekistan and Khojand, Tajikistan. The Specialist will have primary responsibility for 1) establishing
legally registered and operating organizations; 2) identifying and training a high quality local staff who can take
ownership of the management of the organization; 3) creating credit policies and procedures designed to establish
operational and financial sustainability; 4) implementing a group lending methodology 5) building the funds systems in
a manner that is consistent with Central Bank regulations and requirements; and 6) establishing a local board of
directors with local leaders that offers the funds strategic leadership. QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of 10 years
experience in designing, implementing and managing microfinance institutions. NIS experience required. USAID experience
preferred. Russian language a plus.
Fecha - 10-02-03
Nombre: Microfinance Gateway
Email: emcgap@ids.ac.uk
Comentarios: The latest microfinance vacancies
MICROFINANCE JOBS BULLETIN
Distributed by the Microfinance Gateway
10 Feb 2003
-----------------------------------------------
There are 47 vacancies currently listed in our Microfinance Jobs Marketplace. Below you
will find the latest additions.
A full list of vacancies is available at: http://www.microfinancegateway.org/fjob.htm
You can subscribe to our regular bulletin at:http://www.microfinancegateway.org/sjob.htm
NOTE: The Microfinance Gateway cannot process applications for the positions
advertised. You must contact the organisation offering the position to express your
interest.
-----------------------------------------------
Vice president & department head, financial services, Boston, USA.
Offered by: ACCION International
Probable closing date: 31 Mar 2003
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Senior director, financial services, Boston, USA.
Offered by: ACCION International
Probable closing date: 31 Mar 2003
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Coordinator of international programmes, Washington, D.C.
Offered by: ISED
Probable closing date: 10 Feb 2003
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Microfinance institutions specialist, Papua New Guinea.
Offered by: Bankakademie International
Probable closing date: 20 Feb 2003
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SME lending advisors, South East Europe.
Offered by: Bankakademie International
Probable closing date: 20 Feb 2003
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Short-term microfinance expert, Pakistan.
Offered by: HTS Development
Probable closing date: 21 Feb 2003
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Advisor small and micro enterprise development, Ocotal, Nicaragua.
Offered by: SNV
Probable closing date: 14 Mar 2003
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Rural credit specialist, Vietnam.
Offered by: LUX Development
Probable closing date: [07 Apr 2003]
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Chef de projet microfinance, Romania.
Offered by: HORUS-Banque et Finance
Probable closing date: [30 Mar 2003]
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Executive director of the Africa microfinance network - AFMIN, South Africa.
Offered by: AFMIN
Probable closing date: 17 Feb 2003
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VOLUNTEER: Small business advisors, Indonesia.
Offered by: VSO
Probable closing date: [30 Mar 2003]
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Vice president of development, Washington, DC, USA.
Offered by: Grameen Foundation USA
Probable closing date: [28 Feb 2003]
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Cooperante capo progetto, Uruguay.
Offered by: CIES
Probable closing date: [28 Feb 2003]
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Find a microfinance job:
http://www.microfinancegateway.org/fjob.htm
Microfinance internships:
http://www.microfinancegateway.org/internjob.htm
-----------------------------------------------
If you would like to advertise a vacancy through this bulletin and on the Microfinance
Gateway JobMarketplace, please use the online form available at:
http://www.microfinancegateway.org/postjob.htm
Or, Contact our Editor at cgmonitor@www3.ids.ac.uk
Fecha - 08-02-03
Nombre: Kristina Gribovskaja
Email: KGribovskaja@cnfa.org
Comentarios: This message is for those list serve members who may be interested in volunteering their time and skills to help struggling farmers in developing countries:
CNFA is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC that sends folks from the US agriculture sector on three week overseas assignments. The volunteer program is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and CNFA covers all expenses related to the assignment, including airfare. The volunteer provides his or her time and knowledge.
By sharing your knowledge and skills with struggling farmers in the developing countries of the former Soviet Union and Africa, YOU CAN HELP improve their lives! Please send me an email if you are interested in volunteering, kgribovskaja@cnfa.org , and I will be happy to provide more information.
Currently we have several volunteer positions open, including:
UKRAINE:
AGRODEALER SALESMANSHIP TRAINING: Using existing salesmanship training materials, train three agrodealer managers and their employees and collect feedback. Review the training results with training companies and input suppliers and make adjustments to the module and methodology based on the actual training experience.
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING: Review the marketing techniques and channels of farmers, members of a local credit union. Then, in consultation with local trainers and the credit union, modify the existing Agricultural Marketing training materials so that they address credit union members' needs. Using the revised training materials, train credit union members and local trainers in basic marketing tools and marketing plan development.
CUCUMBER PRODUCTION: Teach farmers cucumber production techniques (planting, monitoring the growth of the plant, nutrition, diseases, irrigation, harvesting, etc.) and how to calculate a gross margin for cucumber production using local market price estimates.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Teach owners and managers of a mushroom production company the components of a financial plan, including financial statements analysis and calculation of key financial ratios. Work with owners and managers to develop an annual financial plan for the company.
MARKETING PLAN DEVELOPMENT: Work with owners and managers of a mushroom production company to assess customer needs and wants, conduct market research, and develop and implement a marketing plan.
MARKETING: Teach members of the co-op "Farmers of Crimea" how to obtain and analyze marketing information using available sources of information. Explain the need to make production decisions based on market demand and cost structure; help design a market survey form and assist in starting a database of potential buyers and sellers; teach the management of the co-op the basic elements of a marketing plan, so that they may create a plan for the cooperative and be able to assist member farmers in marketing.
BELARUS:
ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENT: Work with members of a horticulture and nursery association so they understand the benefits and responsibilities of association membership. Help the association identify and develop services demanded by members and calculate the cost structure of these services.
CROP PRODUCTION: Teach managers and employees of a private agribusiness how to maximize the production potential of farmland by assessing their current crop production and considering planting new more profitable crops (3,116 acres of farmland used primarily for production of rye, barley, legume, potatoes, flax, corn, annual and perennial grasses; 1,228 acres are occupied with hayfields and pastures).
DAIRY CATTLE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT: Teach employees and managers of a private agribusiness cost effective dairy cattle management practices (productivity characteristics of various breeds, cost effective methods of keeping dairy herd, milking and sanitation, animal housing, dairy cattle hygiene, operation of milking equipment, A.I., feeding practices and pastures, ration formulation, cattle diseases and symptoms).
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Work with accountants and managers of a farm to expand their understanding of: accurate financial management of day-to-day businesses activities; cost accounting system; provisions for annual budgets and tracking their implementation; cash management and; cash flow.
STRATEGIC PLANNING: Train managers of a diversified agribusiness in the concepts, principles and applications of strategic management and business planning. Help them develop a strategic business plan.
STURGEON PRODUCTION: Train agribusiness managers in closed system of sturgeon production. Work with them to develop a sturgeon production and management plan.
MOLDOVA:
COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT: Train members and leadership of five cooperatives on general principles of operation and structure of a cooperative. Increasing membership and marketing production will also be training topics.
COOPERATIVE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: Train management of a service cooperative on preparing accurate budgets for all services, developing detailed projected and actual cash flow statements, and drafting a business plan that would include the existing marketing strategy.
POTATO PRODUCTION: Assist members of a potato production cooperative to determine the optimal chemicals and fertilizers needed for improving soil fertility, detect diseases and identify best treatment methods, determine cost-effective irrigation schemes (including timing and duration), and introduce correct harvesting and post-harvesting practices aimed to preserve potato quality and to ensure good shelf-appearance.
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Provide training on modern accounting practices and improvement of the internal reporting system; explain some of the cooperative system concepts (i.e., equality and patronage management, board and manager responsibilities, etc.).
A.I. SERVICE DEVELOPMENT: Train veterinarians at two village milk collection stations in AI techniques, monitoring of pregnancy, and pre and post pregnancy care.
VETERINARY SERVICE DEVELOPMENT: Work with local veterinarian to develop a veterinary business, understand marketing of services, and best business practices along with providing quality care to the clientele.
VEGETABLE PRODUCTION DEVELOPMENT: Train the membership of a new vegetable marketing cooperative on modern vegetable production techniques. Issues to be addressed will be irrigation, harvesting, new and appropriate crop varieties, and onion production.
SWINE PRODUCTION: Train the members of an informal farmer group on modern swine production techniques and general business planning.
SWINE MARKETING: Train the members of an informal farmer group in basic marketing principles. This will include making direct contact with potential buyers to better understand the marketplace and establish marketing contacts.
Please feel free to call me at 1-888-872-2632 (toll-free in the US) or write me an email (kgribovskaja@cnfa.org) to obtain more information on the projects listed above!
Thank you!
Kristina Gribovskaja
Program Coordinator
CNFA
1111 19th St., NW
Suite 900
Washington, DC 20036
Toll-free: 1-888-872-2632
Tel: 202-296-3920
Fax: 202-296-3948
www.cnfa.org
Fecha - 07-02-03
Nombre: Molly Markarian
Email: molly@nedcocdc.org
Comentarios: Job Announcement
Program Manager
Lane MicroBusiness
Position Announcement:
Lane MicroBusiness seeks a Program Manager to lead a dynamic Lane County microenterprise development and training program.
Candidate qualifications will include demonstrable experience in economic and community development activities, capacity to manage multiple responsibilities, leadership, problem-solving skills, and proven ability to make effective presentations. Previous experience in microenterprise or small business development is preferred.
Candidates will possess an educational minimum of a BA / BS in Business Administration, Public Administration, or the equivalent in a related field. A minimum of 3 years working experience, preferably in a non-profit environment with supervisory experience, is also required.
This management level position is responsible for day-to-day operation of the program in a manner that ensures quality services, operational efficiency, program growth, and funding compliance.
Specific responsibilities include (but not limited to) personnel supervision, budget management, program development and performance, curriculum coordination, statistical reporting, marketing, and communications.
Salary range: $35,000 - $40,000 plus benefit package. Application period closes February 24th, 2003.
Interested parties may obtain a prepared information packet by request at (541) 485-1188.
Please send or deliver cover/introduction letter, resume', and references to be received by closing date to:
Lane MicroBusiness
c/o O.U.R. Federal Credit Union
325 Blair Blvd
P.O.Box 11922
Eugene, OR 97440
No fax and email submissions will be accepted.
Fecha - 01-02-03
Nombre: Colleen Connell
Email: Colleenc@communitycapital.org
Comentarios: re: NCCA Job Posting
Job Posting for Senior Associate of Financial Services at National Community Capital Association
The Organization:
National Community Capital Association (NCCA) is a membership organization of high performing Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). NCCA has four lines of business: Financing, Consulting, Training, and Policy. As of January 2003, National Community Capital had 140 members, with over $21 million invested in 40 CDFIs. In 2002, we provided consulting to 40 CDFIs, trained over 500 people at our Annual Training Conference, and offered over 20 classes over the web via our Virtual Learning Center. Our policy priorities include strengthening the CDFI Fund, identifying new government resources for CDFIs, extending the Community Reinvestment Act, and combating predatory lending.
The Financial Services Team:
NCCA’s Financial Services Team offers comprehensive financial services to build capacity and improve the performance of member CDFIs. Our financing activities leverage the creation of quality, affordable housing, small businesses, childcare centers, and jobs – tangible accomplishments that move people and communities into the economic mainstream. Through establishing long-term relationships with performance-driven CDFIs, we promote growth, innovation, and best practices within the CDFI Industry.
The Position:
NCCA is looking for someone with underwriting experience and knowledge of nonprofit financial statements, who is interested in building the capacity of the CDFI Industry to serve low-income people and communities. This job requires strong financial analytical skills, underwriting experience, and the ability to work closely with organizations to determine the appropriate financing to match the organizations’ needs and capacity. The Senior Associate will supervise the Junior Associate in reviewing membership applications and monitoring NCCA’s loan portfolio. The Senior Associate will help member CDFIs improve their financing, use their capital more strategically, and adhere to sound fiscal principles. The Senior Associate reports to the Director of Financial Services and supervises the Junior Associate of Financial Services.
The Requirements:
NCCA is looking for someone with a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years experience underwriting, ideally in the CDFI industry. A strong candidate will be able to manage projects with minimal supervision and work in a team as well as independently. Knowledge of nonprofit accounting is essential. This person should be able to work constructively with diverse constituents with an understanding of the complexities and challenges of community development finance. Some travel is required in this position.
Submit a letter of interest and resume to Colleen Connell, Director of Financial Services, 620 Chestnut Street, Suite 572, Philadelphia, PA 19106 or via email to colleenc@communitycapital.org. Deadline for resumes is Friday, February 21, 2003.
Colleen Connell
Director, Financial Services
National Community Capital Association
Public Ledger Building, Suite 572
620 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3405
www.communitycapital.org
215.923.4754 ext. 201
Fecha - 27-01-03
Nombre: Microfinance Gateway
Email: emcgap@ids.ac.uk
Comentarios: Devfinance: The latest microfinance vacancies
MICROFINANCE JOBS MARKETPLACE
at the CGAP Microfinance Gateway
27 Jan 2003
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There are 43 vacancies currently listed in our Microfinance Jobs Marketplace
http://www.microfinancegateway.org
You can subscribe to our regular bulletin at
http://www.microfinancegateway.org/sjob.htm
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Community development worker, Mozambique.
Offered by: Mennonite Central Committee - MCC
Probable closing date: [24 Mar 2003]
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MED Programme Manager, Azerbaijan.
Offered by: World Vision
Probable closing date: 15 Mar 2003
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Advisor to the banking and finance faculty, Congo.
Offered by: Université Protestante du Congo
Probable closing date: [24 Mar 2003]
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Microfinance trainers for the banking and finance faculty, Congo.
Offered by: Université Protestante du Congo
Probable closing date: [04 Feb 2003]
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Technical officer for Latin America and Caribbean, Madison, USA.
Offered by: World Council of Credit Unions
Probable closing date: 24 Mar 2003
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Project development manager, Madison, USA.
Offered by: World Council of Credit Unions
Probable closing date: 24 Mar 2003
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Poste de chercheur microfinance, Pondichéry, India.
Offered by: Institut Français de Pondichéry
Probable closing date: 28 Feb 2003
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Programme assistant, Arlington, Virginia.
Offered by: Winrock International
Probable closing date: [24 Mar 2003]
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STAGIAIRES: Chargé(e) de la plateforme de microfinance, Paris, France.
Offered by: Planet Finance
Probable closing date: [09 Mar 2003]
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STAGIAIRES: Chargé de préparation de microfinance projets, Paris, France.
Offered by: Planet Finance
Probable closing date: [09 Mar 2003]
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Branch manager coordinator, Cambodia.
Offered by: Concern Worldwide
Probable closing date: [14 Feb 2003]
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Finance manager, microfinance, Cambodia.
Offered by: Concern Worldwide
Probable closing date: [14 Feb 2003]
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Programme manager, Angola.
Offered by: Care International
Probable closing date: 03 Feb 2003
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Full-time consultant, Washington D.C. USA.
Offered by: ISED
Probable closing date: [17 Mar 2003]
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Client support & lending officer, Miami, Florida.
Offered by: ACCION USA
Probable closing date: [17 Mar 2003]
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Community finance program officer - East Asia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Offered by: Oxfam America
Probable closing date: 27 Jan 2003
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CEO microfinance institution, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Offered by: Concern Worldwide
Probable closing date: 14 Feb 2003
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Find a microfinance job:
http://www.microfinancegateway.org/fjob.htm
Microfinance internships:
http://www.microfinancegateway.org/internjob.htm
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Microfinance Gateway
Institute of Development Studies,
Sussex University, Brighton BN1 9RE, UK
Email: cgmonitor@www3.ids.ac.uk
Fecha - 25-01-03
Nombre: Walter Merkle
Email: wmerkle@lespfcu.org
Comentarios: Job Posting-Small Business Loan Officer in NYC
The Lower East Side People's Federal Credit Union, a 17 year-old innovative
and growing community development financial institution seeks a highly
motivated small business loan officer. Primary responsibilities will
include: sourcing, underwriting and closing small business loans.
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and small business lending
experience with a similar organization. Working knowledge of federal, state
and city programs supporting small business lending in New York City
preferred. Conversational Spanish required.
Please send cover letter, salary history and requirements, and resume to:
Lending Manager, LESPFCU, 37 Ave B, NY, NY 10009, or email to:
wmerkle@lespfcu.org
Fecha - 23-01-03
Nombre: Editorial Estudios Municipales
Email: editorial@intermunicipios.com.ar
Comentarios: HABILITACION DEL SERVICIO DE NEWSLETTERS
Bahía Blanca, 22 de Enero de 2003
Señor/es
Intendente Municipal
Pdte. H.C.D.
Secretarios Municipales
Subsecretarios
Directores y Subdirectores
Jefes de Departamentos y Divisiones
REF.: HABILITACION DEL SERVICIO GRATUITO DE NEWSLETTERS
De mi consideración:
Me dirijo a Uds. a efectos de informarles que a partir de la fecha, hemos habilitado un nuevo servicio en Intermunicipios.com, por el cual Ud. recibirá gratuitamente en su correo electrónico información y novedades en los temas que abajo se mencionan:
Nuestros newsletters
Suscríbase gratis y reciba un anticipo del tema en su Correo Electrónico y todo su desarrollo en Intermunicipios.com.ar
Doctrina Municipal
Todos los Lunes reciba información sobre distintos temas vinculados a la Gestión Financiera, Presupuestaria, de Administración Tributaria, de los Sistemas de Administración Financiera, de Planeamiento, de la Gestión de los Servicios, de Políticas de Financiamiento, de Medio Ambiente, etc.
Management Público
Todos los Miércoles reciba información sobre distintos temas asociados al Management Público; entre ellos Gestión de los Recursos Humanos, Reingeniería de Procesos, Política de Calidad, Carta de Servicios, Formación y Capacitación, Liderazgo, Participación Ciudadana, Revisión de Estructuras Funcionales, Etc.
Legislación y Jurisprudencia
Todos los Viernes reciba información sobre las novedades legislativas, fallos, dictámenes y jurisprudencia relacionadas a distintos temas municipales.
Doctrina Municipal
Todos los Lunes reciba información sobre distintos temas vinculados a la Gestión Financiera, Presupuestaria, de Administración Tributaria, de los Sistemas de Administración Financiera, de Planeamiento, de la Gestión de los Servicios, de Políticas de Financiamiento, de Medio Ambiente, etc.
Management Público
Todos los Miércoles reciba información sobre distintos temas asociados al Management Público; entre ellos Gestión de los Recursos Humanos, Reingeniería de Procesos, Política de Calidad, Carta de Servicios, Formación y Capacitación, Liderazgo, Participación Ciudadana, Revisión de Estructuras Funcionales, Etc.
Legislación y Jurisprudencia
Todos los Viernes reciba información sobre las novedades legislativas, fallos, dictámenes y jurisprudencia relacionadas a distintos temas municipales.
Para acceder al servicio deberá ingresar a http://www.intermunicipios.com.ar/newsletter/index.html e inscribirse, llenando los datos que se solicitan.
Sin otro particular, saludo a Uds. muy atte.
Fecha - 23-01-03
Nombre: Susannah Cameron
Email: scameron@riverdale.org
Comentarios:
COMMUNITY LOAN FUND COORDINATOR
POSITION AVAILABLE
The Riverdale Community Development Corporation is an innovative community
economic development project working in the Greater Riverdale area of East
Toronto, Ont Canada. An urban initiative at the neighbourhood level, the
Centre provides micro-business support services; a retail revitalization
strategy; community enterprise development: and a local business network
connected with the film and TV production sector. We are seeking a
talented, dynamic, and self-motivated individual to coordinate the ACCE$$
Riverdale Community Loan Fund. Responsibilities of this challenging and
exciting position include:
· Promoting ACCE$$ Riverdale to potential applicants
· Assisting potential borrowers to develop loan applications and business
plans
· Coordinating loan review activities
· Supporting and facilitating the work of the volunteer Loan Review Committee
· Facilitating the issuance of loans to approved borrowers
· Monitoring outstanding loans, and ensuring that all loan payments are
received on time
· Developing and providing business support services for borrowers (in
cooperation with the Business Support Services Coordinator)
· Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the impact of ACCE$$ loans on
the performance of borrowers' businesses
· Ensuring the prudent investment and management of the ACCE$$ Riverdale
loan guarantee fund
· Expanding the size of the loan fund by soliciting new community
investments while sustaining the support of existing investors
· Generating donated funds for the ACCE$$ Reserve Fund and for long term
operations
Candidates will be assessed on their skills and experience in the following
areas: "micro" business lending and counseling; volunteer coordination;
fundraising; information management; partnership development; and financial
management.
This is an 8-month contract beginning February 17 going to October 17,
2003, with the possibility of renewal. The starting salary will be
$40-45,000 per annum with benefits. Please submit your resume (by mail,
fax, or email) with a cover letter by February 3rd, 2003 to:
The ACCE$$ Coordinator Hiring Committee
Riverdale Community Business Centre
1007 Gerrard Street East, Toronto
Ontario, Canada M4M 1Z4
Fax: 416-462-3601 Email: rcbc@riverdale.org
Fecha - 23-01-03
Nombre: Jennifer Helm
Email: jennifer@waldronhr.com
Comentarios: Waldron & Company has been retained by Global Partnerships to assist them
in recruiting their next Development Director.
Bill and Paula Clapp and individuals from the Northwest business community
founded Global Partnerships in 1994, a Foundation to support Latin American
micro-entrepreneurs through programs that offer the tools and resources
needed to create and grow small businesses. Currently the organization is
growing and changing their status from a Foundation to a Public Charity,
with 10 staff and a $2.5M budget.
Global Partnerships is seeking a highly experienced Development Director to
report to the COO and be responsible for creating best practices and
driving all development and marketing efforts of the organization including
major gifts, special events, special campaigns, donor cultivation and
solicitation, and foundation and corporate relations. In addition, the
Director will be responsible for managing a staff of three, leading a $10M
major gifts campaign, and serving as a key leader in escorting donors to
Latin America to witness first hand the impact the programs have on the
community.
The successful candidate will have experience with an organization that
supports international causes, possesses a passion for impacting poverty on
a global level, and will demonstrate an understanding of venture
philanthropy and microfinance/microcredit programs. In addition to
possessing development program start-up experience, our ideal candidate
will be a dynamic development professional with a high level of energy and
someone who demonstrates a fearless and aggressive approach when it comes
to promoting programs and raising significant funds. Candidates should
have a minimum of 5 years experience in a senior fund development
capacity. A BA is required and a graduate degree is preferred, as is the
ability to speak and write in Spanish.
Global Partnerships is an EOE. Send resume and cover letter by February
10, 2003 to: Waldron & Company, 101 Stewart, Suite 1200, Seattle,
WA 98101, 206-441-4144, Fax 206-441-5213, info@waldronhr.com.
Thank you for your time and we look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Lara Cunningham
Senior Consultant
Fecha - 23-01-03
Nombre: Anthony Jones
Email: ajones@co.pinellas.fl.us
Comentarios: New Job Posting - Pinellas County Florida
PINELLAS COUNTY GOVERNMENT, FLORIDA
Senior Community Planning Specialist
Pinellas County, Florida is seeking a highly qualified individual for senior-level technical and professional community development work. The position reports to the Housing Manager and is directly responsible for developing and managing housing programs and residential redevelopment strategies.
The successful candidate must be able to design and direct neighborhood-based housing redevelopment initiatives in a built-out urbanized community. The person must have a history of working effectively with people of diverse backgrounds; strong leadership and consensus building skills are very important.
He or she must be self-directed and able to manage multiple projects. She or he should be familiar with current Federal and State housing and neighborhood revitalization programs. Specific technical knowledge about private sector housing development and finance is required. A working familiarity with housing market conditions is also highly desirable.
The position requires excellent research, writing, and communication skills. Public speaking skills are crucial. Excellent math and analytical skills are also necessary. He or she will prepare analyses, reports, surveys, and studies on housing and redevelopment related issues. Mastery of computer programs ranging from spreadsheets to desktop publishing will be required.
The person may periodically be required to travel to out-of-town locations with stays of overnight or longer. Evening meetings are not unusual and both daytime and nighttime driving is required.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in community development, business, public administration, urban planning, finance, construction management, or related field and 3 years of professional work experience in community development or urban planning, or construction management; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. Salary Range: $38,281 - $60,866
Located on the west-central coast of Florida, Pinellas County offers a stimulating and challenging work environment where the person is limited only by his or her own desire to achieve. We have an excellent benefits package, a wonderful climate, and progressive leadership. If you are a self-starter who plays well with others and is excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the shaping of community, we welcome your application.
Contact the Personnel Department, 400 South Fort Harrison Ave., County Annex, Rm 121, Clearwater, Florida, 33756-5113; Tel. 727-464-3367; M-F, 8am to 5pm. (Job Information Line 727-464-3745) Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m., 02/21/2003. Note: Applicants must complete a County application form and questionnaire. Application & questionnaires may be downloaded from http://www.co.pinellas.fl.us/persnl Employment Opportunities. EEO/AA/ADA/DFW/VP
Fecha - 22-01-03
Nombre: Susannah Cameron
Email: scameron@riverdale.org
Comentarios: job posting
COMMUNITY LOAN FUND COORDINATOR,
Contract position available
The Riverdale Community Development Corporation is an innovative community
economic development project working in the Greater Riverdale area of East
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. An urban initiative at the neighbourhood level,
the Centre provides micro-business support services; a retail
revitalization strategy; community enterprise development: and a local
business network connected with the film and TV production sector. We are
seeking a talented, dynamic, and self-motivated individual to coordinate
the ACCE$$ Riverdale Community Loan Fund. Responsibilities of this
challenging and exciting position include:
· Promoting ACCE$$ Riverdale to potential applicants
· Assisting potential borrowers to develop loan applications and business
plans
· Coordinating loan review activities
· Supporting and facilitating the work of the volunteer Loan Review Committee
· Facilitating the issuance of loans to approved borrowers
· Monitoring outstanding loans, and ensuring that all loan payments are
received on time
· Developing and providing business support services for borrowers (in
cooperation with the Business Support Services Coordinator)
· Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the impact of ACCE$$ loans on
the performance of borrowers' businesses
· Ensuring the prudent investment and management of the ACCE$$ Riverdale
loan guarantee fund
· Expanding the size of the loan fund by soliciting new community
investments while sustaining the support of existing investors
· Generating donated funds for the ACCE$$ Reserve Fund and for long term
operations
Candidates will be assessed on their skills and experience in the following
areas: "micro" business lending and counseling; volunteer coordination;
fundraising; information management; partnership development; and financial
management.
This is an 8-month contract beginning February 17 going to October 17,
2003, with the possibility of renewal. The starting salary will be
$40-45,000 per annum with benefits. Please submit your resume (by mail,
fax, or email) with a cover letter by February 3rd, 2003 to:
The ACCE$$ Coordinator Hiring Committee
Riverdale Community Business Centre
1007 Gerrard Street East, Toronto
Ontario, Canada M4M 1Z4
Fax: 416-462-3601 Email: rcbc@riverdale.org
Fecha - 21-01-03
Nombre: WOCCU Rwanda
Email: woccurwanda@inbox.rw
Comentarios: Hello all,
We need a consultant on leasing or housing-leasing to work in Rwanda with
the local credit unions. He need to be French speaker.
If you know somebody, please let me know.
Adrian Rodriguez
Projet WOCCU/UBPR
Union des Banques Populaires du Rwanda
32 Avenue de l’armée, BP 1348 Kigali, Rwanda
Tel : (250) 573559/571754 Fax (250) 573579
Fecha - 19-01-03
Nombre: Kerberos
Email: nunezrios@eresmas.com
Comentarios: Aqui un militante socialista que esta encantado con vuestra pagina web, el tema me parece realmente interesante y creo que aun queda mucho por profundizar en el papel de las ciudades en el desarrollo y vida del ciudadano. Saludos
Fecha - 17-01-03
Nombre: a.uche
Email: a_nu44@yahoo.com
Comentarios: summer internship in Nigeria
LEAP Africa, a nonprofit organization committed to promoting leadership, effectiveness, accountability and professionalism on the African Continent is looking for a summer intern. This individual would be expected to spend 10-12 weeks in Eastern Nigeria to assist LEAP in launching the NIA project.
NIA stands for three powerful Igbo words - Ndu (Life), Ike (Strength) and Akunuba (Wealth). The mission of the NIA initiative is to empower female students residing in Eastern Nigeria with the information, tools and support that they need to achieve their highest potentials in life. Through the implementation of three major programs - 1) the Roving Movie and Speaker Series, 2) Saturday Career Counseling Camps,and 3) Leadership Institutes, NIA intends to impact the lives of at least 5,000 young women between July 2003 and July 2004, and at least 15,000 by 2006.
Qualifications for the position include: a) Some training in education, psychology, guidance counseling, ! organizational behavior, gender studies,international relations, or management; b) Strong project management, problem solving, communication,interpersonal and leadership skills; c) Ability to work independently; d) Ability to juggle multiple tasks; e) Previous experience in Nigeria will be
preferred; f) Commitment to the mission and objectives of LEAP Africa.
Interested applicants should submit their resumes to nnwuneli@hbs.edu by February 25th 2003; For additional information about LEAP Africa, visit the LEAP website at www.leapafrica.org
Fecha - 16-01-03
Nombre: Antonia Bullard
Email: tanda@willex.com
Comentarios: Position available: Chief Operating Officer
Vermont Development Credit Union
Chief Operating Officer
The Vermont Development Credit Union (VDCU) is seeking to hire a Chief Operating Officer (COO). This is a newly created position.
The COO will join an innovative Vermont institution that has been honored nationally as a Solution for America and has embarked on a strategic plan to build the first full-service, statewide community development bank in the nation. The COO will be responsible for ongoing operations in an atmosphere of rapid growth, will head a three-person management team and a current staff of 22, and will report directly to the CEO.
The successful candidate is already a leader, is organized, creative, a clear thinker, an effective planner who puts plans into operation, an evaluator, comfortable with change, and a polished writer and speaker. S/he has a commitment to economic justice and will bring energy and enthusiasm to the position.
This position requires a high level of financial and operational management skills combined with understanding and experience in community development. Prior experience in a financial institution is required. An advanced degree is not mandatory, but would be an asset if in a field such as finance, management, or economic development.
VDCU was chartered in 1989, has assets of $20 million, and serves 10,000 members in 205 Vermont towns from its location in Burlington. Using its signature counseling-based system, VDCU provides loans and other financial services to populations who are not well served by the mainstream financial system.
Send letter of interest and resume to Antonia Bullard at Vermont Development Credit Union, 18 Pearl Street, Burlington, VT 05401, or if you need further information prior to submitting a resume, call Antonia Bullard at (802) 865-3404 X104.
Fecha - 16-01-03
Nombre: amaher@acdivoca.org
Email: amaher@acdivoca.org
Comentarios:
Job Opportunities: ACDI/VOCA
Rural Finance Consultant, Ethiopia
ACDI/VOCA, a US-based international development organization delivering technical assistance to businesses and
institutions, is recruiting for a micro-enterprise development specialist to be based in a rural area in Bahir Dar,
Ethiopia. The program will focus on partnering with local institutions to develop financial services and on- and
off-farm small business opportunities. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in
rural/micro-finance and business development service. Knowledge of basic MIS requirements for a large microfinance
institution, and USAID project management experience within Africa is required. Please forward electronic résumé/cover
letter and salary requirements to roster@acdivoca.org referencing "Rural Finance Consultant, Ethiopia" in subject line.
No phone calls please. Only finalists will be contacted.
Africa/Middle East Division, Project Coordinator
ACDI/VOCA, an international development organization, seeks a DC-based Portuguese-speaking Project
Coordinator/Agribusiness Specialist and a French-speaking Project Coordinator/Microfinance Specialist for the
Africa/Middle East Division.
Duties: develop new business initiatives in Africa and the Middle East; provide technical, administrative, financial,
and programmatic supervision and backstopping to projects in the region; and assist in the marketing of ACDI/VOCA's
core competencies.
Qualifications: Agribusiness Specialist - Masters degree in agribusiness/business, economics or related field. At least
five years hands-on Africa/Middle East experience in agribusiness/trade/international development. Strong analytical,
organizational, administrative, and computer skills. Proven ability to write winning proposals, write articles, and make
oral presentations in English. Strong competency in Portuguese. Microfinance Specialist - Masters degree in finance,
economics, international relations or related field. At least five years hands-on Africa/Middle East experience in
microfinance/international development. Strong analytical, organizational, administrative, and computer skills. Proven
ability to write winning proposals - particularly in the area of micro and rural finance, write articles, and make oral
presentations in English. Strong competency in French.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Respond with resume, cover letter, and salary history to HR/AFR/MENA-PC,
PO Box 77316, Washington, DC 20013 ,or fax to (202) 638-7477 or e-mail openings@acdivoca.org. No phone calls please.
Only finalist contacted. EOE.
Agricultural Marketing Specialist, Eritrea
ACDI/VOCA, a US-based international development organization delivering technical assistance to businesses and
institutions, is recruiting for a junior to mid-level Agricultural Marketing Specialist to be based in Eritrea.
Incumbent will work as part of a team in the design and implementation of a horticulture development project. S/he will
work to transfer expertise through training of trainers and field-based mentoring in areas such as the following:
- market analysis,
- market information systems,
- contracting,
- packaging,
- grading, and
- other forms of adding value.
Other duties include assisting in the development of appropriate marketing mechanisms ?out-grower schemes, informal
buying days, forward contracting, etc; designing strategies and tools to enable SMEs to calculate their most profitable
end market: be it retail, wholesale or an intermediary (processor, trader, etc.); consulting with in-country experts on
various legal entities that can be formed by groups of SME producers (such as private limited companies or trade
associations) to facilitate the marketing process; and developing appropriate written training materials for use with
horticulture-based SMEs.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
Bachelors and Masters Degrees in agricultural economics, marketing or related field.
Minimum of 3-5 years' relevant experience in horticultural marketing.
Experience in grading, packaging and other forms of adding value to horticultural produce.
International experience (minimum two years' field work in a developing country, preferably Africa).
Self-starter able to work independently with minimal supervision under difficult economic and political conditions.
Cultural and political sensitivity.
Please forward electronic résumé/cover letter to roster@acdivoca.org, referencing "Ag Mktg Specialist Eritrea" in
subject line. No phone calls please. Only finalists will be contacted.
Fecha - 16-01-03
Nombre: Karen Dabson
Email: kdabson@ised.org
Comentarios: Job Posting IDA position
ISED Consulting and Research is currently seeking applicants for a consultant in its IDA work. Please see details in the job announcement below.
IDA Consultant: Full-time consultant position in D.C. to coordinate and provide technical assistance and training activities for IDA practitioners in the field. Requires substantial travel.
>Must have: Experience operating an IDA program; demonstrated effectiveness in working with low-income and ethnic populations and in collaborative relationships with CBOs and financial institutions; excellent verbal and written communication skills; bachelor degree in community development, social services, finance, economics, or a related field. Must be self-starter and team player.
>Prefer: Formal education related to IDAs; experience in curriculum and training materials development and workshop planning and delivery; consulting experience with IDA programs; knowledge of organizational development and capacity building.
>Interested candidates should submit a resume and salary history via e-mail to: Judy Hartenstein, Administrative Assistant, ISED at jhartenstein@ised.org no later than January 21, 2003. (On email subject line, please use "IDA Consultant Applicant.")
Fecha - 15-01-03
Nombre: Eileen M. Flanagan
Email: flanagan@rochester.rr.com
Comentarios: CDCU Job Posting
PNFCU
JOB POSTING FOR GENERAL MANAGER POSITION
Position Available: General Manager for seven-year-old, $3 million
community development credit union. Progressive Neighborhood Federal
Credit Union (PNFCU) serves the low/moderate-income communities of the City
of Rochester, New York. The General Manager is responsible for the overall
operation of the credit union including staff recruitment, training and
supervision; budgeting and financial reporting; fundraising; marketing and
public relations; committee support. This position is responsible to the
Board of Directors.
Knowledge of the community development movement a plus. Experience in
management, marketing and public relations helpful. Must be
technologically literate; spreadsheet experience required.
Salary range mid-30s plus benefits package.
Submit resumes and references to: Carol Schwartz, Board Presiden, PNFCU,
470 West Main Street,
Rochester, New York 14608
You can also contact Carol Schwartz via e-mail at cschwartz@monroecounty.gov
Deadline for resumes/references is Friday, February 7, 2002.
Fecha - 14-01-03
Nombre: Caroline Dommen
Email: caroline.3d@fastbird.ch
Comentarios: Geneva-based NGO is looking for a
Programme Assistant (Human Rights)
We are
a non-governmental organisation whose activities aim to ensure that trade rules are developed and applied in a way that promotes sustainable development and is consistent with human rights. We focus on the activities of the World Trade Organization. We have undertaken this work so far under the framework of 3D Associates and are now creating a new organisation to launch new a new programme of activities that will focus specifically on trade, human rights and sustainable development.
The Programme Assistant
will provide support to the Director and other staff in setting up the new organisation. In the first instance, this post will require the Programme Assistant to carry out a wide variety of tasks, including helping draft the statutes and contracts, installing office equipment and setting up the internal management systems: this is why we are looking for a flexible and resourceful individual who knows who to turn to in Geneva for expertise in these varied areas. Once the administrative structures are in place, the Programme Assistant will continue to carry out administrative duties, but will spend an increasing amount of time on substantive work, including research on trade and human rights, writing background documents and organising meetings.
We are looking for someone who
· has sound knowledge of international human rights law and policy (1 - 4 years experience, whether through study or work),
· has had experience working in an office,
· is meticulous and methodical and at ease with numbers. Knowledge of accounting systems and software would be a distinct advantage, but willingness to learn would suffice,
· is a reliable, dynamic and creative individual with the capacity to work independently, as well as part of a small team,
· will enjoy the challenges and diversity involved in being part of a new project,
· is familiar with Swiss and Geneva institutions and processes, and preferably active in local social, cultural or political life,
· is a Swiss national or has a valid work permit.
If you are interested, please send your curriculum vitae, a short covering letter, and the names of two referees to 3D Associates, 43 rue de Neuchâtel, 1201 Geneva, email: caroline.3d@fastbird.ch We will only consider applications from candidates who meet the criteria set out above. Deadline for applications: 24th January.
3D Associates, 43 rue de Neuchâtel, 1201 Genève
email: caroline.3d@fastbird.ch
Fecha - 14-01-03
Nombre: Microfinance Gateway
Email: emcgap@ids.ac.uk
Comentarios: Devfinance: The latest microfinance vacancies
MICROFINANCE JOBS MARKETPLACE
at the CGAP Microfinance Gateway
13 Jan 2003
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There are 55 vacancies currently listed in our Microfinance Jobs Marketplace
http://www.microfinancegateway.org
You can subscribe to our regular bulletin at
http://www.microfinancegateway.org/sjob.htm
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Project manager-microcredit/rural industry, Bhopal, India.
Offered by: Lupin Human Welfare & Research Foundation - LHWRF
Probable closing date: [10 Mar 2003]
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Full time manager, Bangladesh.
Offered by: International Consulting Group
Probable closing date: 14 Jan 2003
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VOLUNTARY: Bookeeping and accounting for micro finance, Nigeria.
Offered by: Winrock International
Probable closing date: [10 Mar 2003]
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VOLUNTARY: 2 Database designers and trainers for a rural micro-finance institution,
Kafanchan, Kaduna, Nigeria.
Offered by: Winrock International
Probable closing date: [10 Mar 2003]
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VOLUNTARY: Technical advisor, Kafanchan, Kaduna, Nigeria.
Offered by: Winrock International
Probable closing date: [10 Mar 2003]
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Chef de projet - programme d'assurance maladie, Cambodge.
Offered by: GRET
Probable closing date: 10 Apr 2003
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Consultant - Small enterprise loan program, Turkey.
Offered by: LFS Consulting
Probable closing date: 30 Mar 2003
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Microfinance resident project manager, Kenya.
Offered by: Development Partnerships
Probable closing date: [06 Feb 2003]
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Field-based microfinance technical advisors, Central Asia, Latin America and Africa.
Offered by: Save the Children Federation
Probable closing date: 31 Jan 2003
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Programme manager, West Africa.
Offered by: Co-operative Housing Foundation - CHF
Probable closing date: [15 Jan 2003]
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Loan programme manager (Part-Time), Oakland, CA, USA.
Offered by: Oakland Business Development Corporation
Probable closing date: 19 Feb 2003
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Business development specialist, Gallup, New Mexico.
Offered by: Northwest New Mexico Community Development Corporation
Probable closing date: [19 Jan 2003]
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Technical advisor, Mongolia.
Offered by: Mercy Corps
Probable closing date: 31 Jan 2003
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Microfinance specialist, Mali.
Offered by: World Education
Probable closing date: 15 Jan 2003
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Microfinance expert (m/f), Amersfoort, the Netherlands.
Offered by: Oikocredit
Probable closing date: 30 Jan 2003
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Find a microfinance job:
http://www.microfinancegateway.org/fjob.htm
Microfinance internships:
http://www.microfinancegateway.org/internjob.htm
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Microfinance Gateway
Institute of Development Studies,
Sussex University, Brighton BN1 9RE, UK
Email: cgmonitor@www3.ids.ac.uk
Fecha - 13-01-03
Nombre: William Myers
Email: WMyers@alternatives.org
Comentarios: <>
Fecha Lunes, Enero 13, 2003 1:41 am
NCB Development Corporation , Oakland, CA - Loan Officer I
Please send resumes to fax 202-336-7701 or email to resumes@ncb.coop:
Nature & Scope As a loan officer, this person will be responsible
for meeting the goals and objectives stated in
NCBDC's Community Investment Group (CIG) Charter
School, Health Care and/or Economic Development
tactical plans. In addition, this position will be
charged with on-going portfolio, relationship and
credit management responsibilities, training and
development of junior staff and potential
development and implementation of line of business
strategic and tactical plans.
Responsibilities 1. Business Development
Include 60%
Relationship Management, Business Development and
Underwriting, requiring a willingness to travel up
to 20%. Experience working primarily with
community-based organizations and/or non-profit
service/membership organizations; must have an
ability and interest in developing new business in
the identified lines of business (Charter School,
Health Care and/or Economic Development) and in
developing strong relationships with industry
experts.
2. Portfolio Administration and Risk Management
20%
Ability to underwrite, structure, and document
loans of all types with minimal assistance;
excellent oral and written presentation;
exceptional ability to build rapport with
non-traditional borrowers with a goal of
identifying and managing risks associated with this
type of lending; perform the credit reviews,
including quarterly financial reviews, annual site
visits, credit memoranda and ensuring all reviews
are completed in a timely manner. This includes
communications with the borrower, checking
compliance with loan terms and ensuring the timely
completion of all renewals, extensions and
financial updates.
3. Strategic/Tactical Plan Development and
Implementation 10%
Work with CIG leader and market sector leaders to
learn lines of business, set strategy, and develop
tactical plans that support the strategy.
4. Training and Development
10%
Set training and development goals for self and
share knowledge and experience with other team
members. Act as coach and mentor to credit
analysts to develop stronger credit skills.
Minimum Bachelors degree in finance or other business
Qualifications related field preferred or commensurate experience.
Other qualifications include:
· sales presentation/negotiation skills
· mastery of various financial products and
services available to meet project needs
· loan documentation and function
· structuring options and parameters
(repayment, pricing, collateral)
· strong business development skills
· experience working with/lending to the
non-profit community
Fecha - 06-01-03
Nombre: Sandra Williams
Email: swilliams@alamomha.com
Comentarios: This is a new position. Job Opening: Finance Manager
The Organization:
Alamo Area Mutual Housing Association is a private non-profit affordable
housing developer/owner with properties located throughout Bexar County
Texas. Alamo Area MHA currently owns 5 multifamily properties and is in
development on three other properties. Two properties are owned by LIHTC
Limited Partnerships.
The Position:
Alamo Area Mutual Housing Association finance manager oversees the
organization's finances including its $3,000,000 annual budget. The finance
manager plays a leading role in preparing budgets, projections, financial
analyses and other reports, and in developing and implementing Alamo Area
MHA's financial management systems. The Finance Manager works closely with
the Alamo Area MHA staff and board of directors, as well as with other
consultants and professionals in providing strong financial leadership.
The Finance Manager is responsible for the following functions:
1. Overseeing organizational financial systems and finances, including
preparing financial statements, projections, reports and analyses;
2. Managing the annual audit;
3. Working with the executive director and division directors to prepare the
annual organizational and project budgets;
4. Designing and implementing financial and project management systems as
needed to guide the organization's current and future operations.
5. Maintaining relationships with financial service providers and state
agencies;
6. Working with the Board Finance Committee; and
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have 3 to 5 years related experience,
knowledge of not-for-profit accounting practices, demonstrated experience in
Low Income HOusing Tax Credit and bond financing of affordable housing
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Quickbooks, Peachtree and
other software programs. Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting or
finance. The finance manager must demonstrate strong analytical, oral and
written communication and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate
will be an organized, detailed self-starter who is also able to manage a
number of responsibilities simultaneously, and to work as a supportive
member of the staff team. S/he must demonstrate the ability to exercise
initiative, use sound judgment and solve problems efficiently, taking the
needs of others into account The successful candidate will also be
committed to social justice and have an interest in contributing to Alamo's
mission of expanding affordable housing opportunities for San Antonio
families.
Alamo Area Mutual Housing welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds to
join us in our exciting and rewarding work.
Compensation: commensurate with experience
Schedule: full-time
Starting Date: immediate
To apply please submit a letter and resume to :
Sandra J. Williams, Executive Director;
swilliams@alamomha.com
Phone: (210-731-8030
Fax:(210) 731-8025
Fecha - 21-12-02
Nombre: Karen Klick
Email: karenk@piedmonthousing.org
Comentarios: Position Announcement
Loan Officer
Piedmont Housing Alliance, a regional non-profit and certified Community Development Financial Institution with a mission to improve the lives of low and moderate income families and individuals, seeks an experienced and creative loan officer for its housing and community lending activities. Responsibilities include managing existing funds and loan portfolio; originating and closing new loans; implementing loan policies; developing new products; maintaining and creating relationships with partners. Ideal candidate has experience with mortgage lending, real estate financing, housing and community development. Bachelor’s degree and strong computer, organization, and communication skills required. EOE. Send resume by January 10th to Deputy Director, Piedmont Housing Alliance, 2000 Holiday Dr., Suite 200, Charlottesville, VA 22901; fax 434-817-0664; email pha@avenue.org.
Fecha - 18-12-02
Nombre: pdforum@pdforum.org
Email: pdforum@pdforum.org
Comentarios: [pdforum-l] Re: Immediate consulting opportunities: Zambia and others
DO NOT REPLY TO THE PD FORUM.
Subject: Immediate consulting opportunities: Zambia and others
I am looking for people who would be interested in being considered to do
one or more assessments of the potential for conflict in several African
countries over the period January, 2003 through June. These include 3 or
4 weeks of field work in the countries.
The most urgent one is scheduled to start in mid-January and will focus on
Zambia. It involves 3-4 weeks of field work, including a workshop on
conflict analysis and program review in the country Other possible
projects after that one are for Tanzania, Malawi, Sudan, Namibia, and
Congo.
Ideal candidates for these roles would know the politics, history and
socio-economic structures of the country; have background in conflict
analysis and experience in doing data-based analysis of the sources of
actual or potential conflict in particular places; and speak any languages
that may be required for a given country. An advanced degree in a social
science is usually essential.
I am especially interested in engaging inidividuals with this kind of
experience who are from the countries involved or from the immediate
region.
If you know of someone who would be interested and might qualify, please
send their email address to me or ask them to send their CV (resume) to
this email address, as soon as possible.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Michael Lund
Senior Associate
Conflict and Peacebuilding
Management Systems International
600 Water Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024 USA
www.msiworldwide.com
MSI office: 202-484-7180 (x110) Fax: 202-488-0754; mlund@msi-inc.com
Home office: 202-966-4265 Fax: 202-966-4265/0614; email: mslund41@aol.com
Fecha - 17-12-02
Nombre: Devjobs
Comentarios: Table of Contents
There are 9 messages in this issue:
Message 1 - Project Director in West Africa for The World Conference on
Religion and Peace +b
Message 2 - Vacancy: MSI Mali D&G LT Positions +b
Message 3 - Program Coordinator-Burundi +b
Message 4 - Advocacy Trainer for Associations - Egypt +b
Message 5 - ROL/Human Rights/D&G Fulltime Position at MSI +b
Message 6 - Program Manager - West Africa +b
Message 7 - Immediate Opportunity: Ag Economic Development Manager +b
Message 8 - Job Openings at Mercy Corps +b
Message 9 - ReliefWeb Vacancies Update
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Message 1
Project Director in West Africa for The World Conference on Religion and
Peace +b
Posted by: Lisa Stuffle lstuffle@wcrp.org
The World Conference on Religion and Peace (WCRP) is an international,
interreligious coalition that seeks to promote dialogue and cooperation
among representatives of the world's religious traditions in order to seek
common action for peace. WCRP has been working in the region since late
1996 to support the efforts of religious leaders to build multi-religious
cooperation and to enhance the role that religious communities can play in
the reconstruction, reconciliation and development of their societies. WCRP
is currently seeking a person to fill the position of Project Director for
West Africa in order to continue and further develop these initiatives.
Please see our web site: www.wcrp.org for project history and more
information.
POSITION
The Project Director is responsible for day-to-day management of all
aspects of WCRP's project work in the West Africa region. These duties will
include program management, financial accountability, and staff supervision
in the regional office in Freetown covering our work with the
Inter-Religious Councils in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea and Cote
d'Ivoire. There are possibilities for the position to assist in the
development of a future Pan-Africa program. The position must be flexible
for possible re-location to other African countries in the future. The
Project Director reports to the Program Director for Conflict
Transformation at the WCRP/International Secretariat in New York.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to)
* Assist in the development and support of representative inter-religious
councils throughout the region.
* Maintain regular contact and close working relationships with relevant
religious leaders in the countries of Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea and
Cote d'Ivoire; when appropriate assist in building relationships with
relevant religious leaders in other African countries.
* Travel frequently throughout the region in monitoring and evaluating
current WCRP program activities with the Inter-Religious Councils.
* Design and implement peace building project activities consistent with
WCRP program goals for West Africa. Assist in the coordination of WCRP
activities with women and youth groups.
* Implement a capacity building program with the inter-religious councils
including training in finance, administration, organizational development,
strategic planning, leadership, mediation/negotiation, conflict resolution
and peace building.
* Coordinate and facilitate regular inter-religious regional meetings to
prepare and implement region wide peace building efforts.
* Represent WCRP with other international organizations, NGOs, local
governments and organizations in the region.
* Oversee staff in the region, including hiring all local staff and
coordination with WCRP NY in hiring international staff.
* Prepare regular narrative and financial reports for the International
Secretariat and periodic narrative and financial reports for project donors
in coordination with the International Secretariat in New York.
* Oversee financial management of project grant funds and providie regular
financial reports to WCRP/International.
* Assist in program development and proposal writing towards strengthening
the projects in the region.
* Possibility of assistance with a new Pan-African program and the need to
travel and/or re-locate to other areas.
QUALIFICATIONS: Please only apply if you meet all of the stated qualifications
* Minimum 3 years experience of living and working in Africa.
* Graduate degree in international relations, peace and conflict
resolution, religion, or a related field.
* Minimum 5 years experience in field-level program implementation and
management in conflict resolution, interreligious cooperation, and/or civil
society development.
* Excellent training skills and experience in the areas of organizational
capacity building and peace building/conflict transformation.
* Excellent English verbal and written communication skills and effective
representational skills.
* Program development and proposal writing experience.
* Strong management and organizational skills, particularly in working with
multi-religious staff and groups.
* Active involvement with a faith community.
* Knowledge of one of the main languages in the region is preferred.
* Not a family post.
Salary commensurate with experience. Full benefits package including life,
health, disability, housing allowance.
DEADLINE December 19 2002
Fax cover letter and resume/CV to AO (212) 983-0566, email to:
aoliver@wcrp.org or mail to AO, WCRP, 777 UN Plaza, 9th Fl., New York, NY,
10017. No phone calls please. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.
Lisa Stuffle
World Conference on Religion and Peace
777 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 687-2163, ext. 12
Fax: (212) 983-0566
Website: www.wcrp.org
Please mention clearly in your job application letter that you learned of
this job opportunity through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of its website -
www.devjobsmail.com. Thanks.
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Message 2
Vacancy: MSI Mali D&G LT Positions +b
Posted by: Geri Critchley GCritchley@msi-inc.com
Democracy and Governance LT Project, Mali, West Africa
MSI, Management Systems International (www.msiworldwide.com) is seeking US
citizens, US permanent resident aliens (green card holders), Third Country
Nationals, and Host Country Nationals for the following long term positions:
1) COP +b
Required: 15+ years experience in national level policy, local governance,
or local civil society/community organization strengthening; French
language fluency; USAID COP or Team Leader experience or comparable high
level project oversight responsibilities; Strong team building, strategic
planning, and monitoring and evaluation experience; Extended work
experience in Francophone Africa, Mali-specific country experience
preferred; US citizens, US permanent resident aliens (green card holders)
required
2) National Civil Society Advocacy Capacity and NGO Policy/Enabling
Environment Expert +b
Required: 10 + years experience in national civil society advocacy capacity
building and policy/enabling environment; French language fluency; USAID
or USAID Contractor or Grantee experience, or comparable ; Work experience
in Francophone Africa
3) Local Governance Capacity Strengthening Expert +b
Required: 10+ years experience in local governance assistance programming;
French language fluency; USAID or USAID Contractor or Grantee experience,
or comparable; Work experience in Francophone Africa
4) Community-Based Advocacy and Community Organization Capacity-Building
Expert +b
Requirements: 10+ years experience in community-based advocacy or community
organization capacity building; French language fluency; USAID or USAID
Contractor or Grantee experience, or comparable ; Work experience in
Francophone Africa
5) Financial Manager +b
Requirements: 10+ years experience in financial management for
USAID-related contractor or grantee; French language fluency
If interested, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to:
gcritchley@msi-inc.com
Please mention clearly in your job application letter that you learned of
this job opportunity through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of its website -
www.devjobsmail.com. Thanks.
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Message 3
Program Coordinator-Burundi +b
Posted by: Recruiter careers@imcworldwide.org
Organization: International Medical Corps
Job description: International Medical Corps (IMC) seeks a Program
Coordinator to oversee the implementation of activities in Muramvya. The
selected candidate will coordinate and monitor all IMC programs. Report to
Country Director in Bujumbura. Produce monthly and quarterly activity
reports for IMC, authorities, and donors. Serve as a liaison with local
authorities and counterparts, UN and NGO agencies. Oversee project
logistics, finance and administrative support for regional sub-office.
Represent IMC in coordination meetings. Maintain development of all data,
indicators, statistics and health information of IMC programs. Make regular
visits to the program sites. Oversee program activities and provide
technical support to the IMC teams. Actively prioritise standards for
monitoring and evaluation. Supervise and implement security procedures.
Perform additional tasks as required by the regional Director.
Qualifications: The qualified candidate will possess extensive previous
field experience with relief-development organizations. Appropriate medical
or clinical degree. Knowledge of the African context and complex
emergencies. Finance, Administration and Logistical background. Computer
proficiency in MSOffice, Internet; specialized Public health-Epidemiology
software highly recommended. Organizational skills, flexibility,
leadership, and team spirit. Fluent English and French required.
Starting date: ASAP
Salary range: Optional on your part to state
Deadline: 1/31/2003
Submit applications to: Recruiter
Email address: careers@imcworldwide.org
Please mention clearly in your job application letter that you learned of
this job opportunity through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of its website -
www.devjobsmail.com. Thanks.
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Message 4
Advocacy Trainer for Associations - Egypt +b
Posted by: Amy Maher AMaher@acdivoca.org
ACDI/VOCA, a US-based international development organization delivering
technical assistance to businesses and institutions, is recruiting for an
Association Advocacy Trainer for a two-week assignment in Egypt in
January/February.
The consultant will work with the Boards of Directors of four associations
to help them better serve their members through developing and implementing
their own advocacy initiatives. The consultant will assist each
association in defining the role and benefits of advocacy; assess advocacy
issues; develop an effective approach and strategy; plan an advocacy
campaign; and develop and implement advocacy approaches, such as networks,
lobbying, media relations and constituency building.
Qualifications required are extensive practical and professional knowledge
and experience in association advocacy; strong training and communication
skills; ability to identify the activities common to successful
member-based organizations; and competence in conveying these concepts to
leaders and members. Experience in developing nations, especially Africa
and the Middle East is strongly desired.
Please forward electronic résumé/cover letter to roster@acdivoca.org ,
referencing "Advocacy Trainer for Associations, Egypt" in subject line. No
phone calls please. Only finalists will be contacted.
Amy Maher
Associate Director, Recruitment
ACDI/VOCA
50 F St, NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-383-4986
Fax: 202-626-8726
E-mail: amaher@acdivoca.org
Visit our website at www.acdivoca.org
Please mention clearly in your job application letter that you learned of
this job opportunity through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of its website -
www.devjobsmail.com. Thanks.
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Message 5
ROL/Human Rights/D&G Fulltime Position at MSI +b
Posted by: Geri Critchley GCritchley@msi-inc.com
Fulltime position available at MSI (www.msiworldwide.com ) for an upper mid
level/senior Rule of Law/Human Rights expert with experience in South Asia
(including Afghanistan and Pakistan) or Eastern Europe/former Soviet Union.
Democracy and Governance analytical expertise, management expertise and
USAID experience required. US citizenship necessary.
Location: Washington, DC.
Deadline: January 4, 2003.
Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to: gcritchley@msi-inc.com
Please mention clearly in your job application letter that you learned of
this job opportunity through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of its website -
www.devjobsmail.com. Thanks.
____________________________________________
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Message 6
Program Manager - West Africa +b
Posted by: Human Resources HRREC@chfhq.org
Organization name: CHF
Job description: Program Manager - West Africa
Code: PMA/JC
The Program Manager will be responsible for establishing the field office
and preparing for the rapid expansion of community development and
microfinance activities. The Program Manager will develop financial
projections and set goals for the program, create and execute budgets,
oversee daily operations of the new office, and manage a staff of host
country professionals. The Program Manager will have the responsibility for
developing private sector collaborations including multinational
corporations and construction sector businesses, and key relationships with
community leaders.
Requirements:6 to 8 years minimum experience in international development
program management, including experience in the development and
implementation of community development and micro-finance programs
required. Candidates have significant work experience in francophone West
Africa. Candidate must be able to travel freely between the US and West
Africa on a regular basis. Fluency in both English and French is absolutely
essential.
CHF does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected
characteristic, including, race, sex, national origin, religion, age,
disability, or citizenship. We welcome and encourage candidates of all
nationalities to apply.
Excellent benefits package and competitive salary offered.
Starting date: Winter 2003
Deadline for submission of applications: 1/15/03
Submit your applications to: HR
Applications must be emailed to: hrrec@chfhq.org
Instructions to applicants: Interested and qualified applicants need to
send a resume with a cover letter detailing available start date and salary
history/requirements to hrrec@chfhq.org . Resumes must be received by
January 15, 2003.
Please mention clearly in your job application letter that you learned of
this job opportunity through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of its website -
www.devjobsmail.com. Thanks.
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Message 7
Immediate Opportunity: Ag Economic Development Manager +b
Posted by: Chris Balzano, cbalzano@deloitte.com
Deloitte Emerging Markets, the specialized development consulting arm of
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, has an immediate opening for an Agriculture
Economic Development Manager in Serbia for the U.S.A.I.D. Community
Revitalization through Democratic Action (CRDA) Program. This program
began in July 2001 and will operate until July 2006. Four pillars support
the program: economic, infrastructure, community and environment. The first
year of operations focused on targeted grant-funded economic interventions
to expand the markets to which agricultural producers could sell, and
delivered $1.5 million in equipment and technical assistance to 45
businesses, cooperatives, associations, and service providers in 18
municipalities. Year 2 program broadens the involvement of community
members in improving the agricultural competitiveness of southern Serbia's
livestock and fruit sub sectors.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Economic Development Manager will perform the following tasks:
* Manage the Economic Development program, including writing RFPs & RFAs to
select implementation partners for actions identified by sector working
groups, conduct workshops to educate press and public and private sectors
about competitiveness, & report on results;
* Train livestock and fruit sector working groups to gradually assume more
responsibility for implementing competitiveness program;
* Provide training and technical assistance to businesses, associations and
cooperatives as appropriate;
* Build the technical skills of CRDA national staff;
* Work in close cooperation with CRDA staff implementing other Intermediate
Result program activities;
* Maintain regular administrative and program support communications with
Deloitte Project Manager in Deloitte home office; and
* Respond to the Mercy Corps Chief of Party (COP), the senior manager for
overall CRDA programmatic and operational issues.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* MBA or equivalent educational/professional background;
* 5-10 years experience in rural economic development;
* Experience managing human and financial resources;
* Previous experience working on USAID projects;
* Experience managing grant and/or technical assistance programs;
* Oral & written communication skills in English; and
* Teamwork and flexibility necessary to work in project situation.
TO APPLY:
Please email resumes to emergmarkets@deloitte.com referencing the email
subject as "DJ -Serbia". EOE M/F/D/V
Please mention clearly in your job application letter that you learned of
this job opportunity through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of its website -
www.devjobsmail.com. Thanks.
____________________________________________
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Message 8
Job Openings at Mercy Corps +b
Posted by: Rosalyn Tanicala rtanicala@mercycorps.org
Finance Manager- South Asia +b
The Finance Manager is responsible for all aspects of daily financial
operations for this high profile, multi-donor operation. This experienced
professional will also ensure compliance with donor regulations,
procurement and reporting requirements.
The successful candidate will have a MA/S in accounting/finance or
equivalent and 5 years advanced accounting, fund accounting, financial
management and auditing experience. Demonstrated ability to effectively
lead a team is necessary as well as proven ability to think strategically.
Ability to work in an unstable and volatile environment is essential. Four
years of grant management experience including budget preparation and
analysis and financial report preparation is required. Regional
experience, emergency experience and a familiarity with local languages are
preferred.
For more information, and to apply for this position, please visit our
website at www.mercycorps.org . Click on "Jobs."
Sumatra Project Manager- Sumatra, Indonesia +b
The Sumatra Project Manager will have primary responsibility for
implementing the Soy Milk and Vitadele (complementary food) projects under
agreements with ACDI/VOCA and USDA.
This individual will coordinate with local partners to develop and
implement the complementary nutritional and health education project
through local health posts. Additionally, the Project Manager will oversee
the distribution of soy milk to schoolchildren through local partner
agencies. In this role, the Project Manager will have responsibility for
the management of the Sumatra branch's operation and staff.
This position requires a BA/S or equivalent in a relevant field and a
minimum of 5 years experience in nutrition, food processing and
distribution. Three years international field experience with nutrition
education, financial and inventory tracking and management systems and
demonstrated skill with managing and reporting commodities is necessary.
Proven skill in management of a project staff and ability to mentor
national staff. Demonstrated ability to successfully produce and manage
documents in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications is
required. Proven ability to closely coordinate and cooperate with other
agencies and international organizations is vital. Effective verbal and
written communication, multi-tasking, organizational, prioritization skills
are necessary. Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow
procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with
team members is required. Knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia and experience
driving in Asia is preferred.
For more information, and to apply for this position, please visit our
website at www.mercycorps.org . Click on "Jobs."
Emergency Support Officer- Washington, D.C. +b
The Global Emergency Operations (GEO) team helps to spearhead Mercy Corps'
response to both natural and man-made emergencies worldwide. We are
currently looking for an experienced and energetic individual to join the
team as an Emergency Support Officer (ESO). The ESO will deploy to actual
or potential emergency areas to help establish and support response
operations. As part of these efforts, the ESO will be responsible for key
support functions such as procurement, financial systems set up and
management, logistics, and human resources. The ESO may also assist other
team members in performing initial assessments, composing detailed
situation reports, and managing initial implementation activities, as
appropriate. The ESO will help to ensure that the agency's emergency
interventions are designed and implemented in such a way as to facilitate a
well-coordinated transition to longer term programming activities. The ESO
may also work to strengthen the agency's overall emergency response
capacity by supporting on-going initiatives relating to disaster
preparedness planning, security management, staff training, and the
documentation of lessons learned and other relevant issues.
This position requires a minimum of four years in an administrative or
support function with a humanitarian non-governmental organization;
experience in setting up and managing financial systems; experience in
procurement, logistics, and human resource management; and a minimum of two
years experience in field emergency/relief settings. The successful
candidate must demonstrate an understanding of complex emergencies, related
security concerns, and appropriate responses to such emergencies; an
understanding of security management strategies, protocols, and related
communications equipment preferred; and have the willingness to deploy on
short notice to difficult and often times insecure environments.
Additional experience in assessments, program conceptualization, and
writing preferred. The successful candidate is a proven team player, has
the ability to effectively represent the agency in dealings with external
audiences, and is committed to incorporating longer-term
reconstruction/development considerations into initial relief interventions.
For more information and to apply for this position, please visit our
website at www.mercycorps.org . Click on "Jobs."
Please mention clearly in your job application letter that you learned of
this job opportunity through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of its website -
www.devjobsmail.com. Thanks.
____________________________________________
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Message 9
ReliefWeb Vacancies Update
From: rw_viaemail@reliefweb.int
Applications for positions should be sent directly to the organisation in
question.
For details, see : http://www.reliefweb.int/vacancies/
Job Title : Chief Finance Officer
Job Location : Afghanistan (Kabul)
Organisation : United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/37D2B8DC3196DA10C1256C850076D3B7
Job Title : International Recruiter-Indonesia
Job Location : Indonesia (Jakarta)
Organisation : International Medical Corps
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/AAD29618CA7B4754C1256C85007AB504
Job Title : Logistics Officer
Job Location : Afganistan (Kabul & Talaquan)
Organisation : Merlin (Medical Emergency Relief International)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/70A884770CB221A5C1256C86003E3F9D
Job Title : Programme Manager
Job Location : Sierra Leone (Kenema)
Organisation : GOAL
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/CE2F638F743D05F0C1256C860041967C
Job Title : Country Director - Angola
Job Location : Angola
Organisation : GOAL
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/DE9DC61FC2665CE5C1256C860041DDA2
Job Title : Humanitarian Programme Coordinator
Job Location : Kenya (Nairobi & Lokichokio)
Organisation : Oxfam GB
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/D6564D199D0C6563C1256C860057570C
Job Title : Water Sanitation Program Manager
Job Location : Sierra Leone (Kono)
Organisation : International Rescue Committee
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/60EFBF4196C3C04FC1256C8600592CA2
Job Title : Training Consultant - Reintegration Program for
War-Affected Children
Job Location : Sierra Leone
Organisation : International Rescue Committee
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/9BECA64F9C1657CCC1256C86005AB31E
Job Title : Deputy Food Security Sector Coordinator
Job Location : Ethiopia (Addis Ababa)
Organisation : CARE
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/4BE34866A27E999DC1256C86007B3828
Job Title : Short Term Expert in Emergency Services
Job Location : India (Gujarat)
Organisation : ARCOTRASS GmbH
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/A6CEF31CB556BAD5C1256C87003457B9
Job Title : Short Term Disaster Medicine Expert
Job Location : India (Gujarat)
Organisation : ARCOTRASS GmbH
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/64365F3A8AC8B892C1256C870035B7EE
Job Title : Logistician
Job Location : Afghanistan, Northern (Shibrighan, Jwazjan Prov.)
Organisation : GOAL
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/B92EA31019E4C903C1256C8700526478
Job Title : Country Director
Job Location : Angola
Organisation : GOAL
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/D39FB09968F819E3C1256C870052FDDB
Job Title : Food Security Advisor
Job Location : Zimbabwe (Harare)
Organisation : Save the Children UK
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/5B7FE80B06C19185C1256C87005446E6
Job Title : Child Rights & Protection Co-ordinator
Job Location : Afghanistan (Kabul)
Organisation : Save the Children UK
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/D2529E071B57F0B1C1256C8700540245
Job Title : Programme Manager - GOAL Sierra Leone
Job Location : Sierra Leone (Kenema, Eastern District)
Organisation : GOAL
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/D99931B4BDD4644EC1256C870053F96A
Job Title : Medical Coordinator
Job Location : Sudan (Khartoum)
Organisation : GOAL
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/C1CF93676255EF84C1256C8700558EB5
Job Title : Hydraulic Engineer
Job Location : Afghanistan
Organisation : INTERSOS
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/FCD19E418B48DA8AC1256C870055854A
Job Title : Project Engineer
Job Location : Congo, Dem. Rep. of (Manono, Kiambi & Mulongo Zones,
North Katanga)
Organisation : GOAL
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/D5BD4C47CB48837AC1256C870057E21B
Job Title : Obstetrician
Job Location : Sierra Leone (Kenema)
Organisation : Merlin (Medical Emergency Relief International)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/AFA05FB14ABA3854C1256C87005A0B92
Job Title : Director
Job Location : Yugoslavia, Fed. Rep. of (Kosovo)
Organisation : American Refugee Committee
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/F3C371D6319BCD30C1256C87007554A2
Job Title : Anesthetist-Rapid Response Team
Job Location : Not specified
Organisation : International Medical Corps
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/2BFCBB7D2F305508C1256C880001330E
Job Title : Surgical/Scrub Nurse - Rapid Response
Job Location : Worldwide
Organisation : International Medical Corps
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/E337C9D4B1CF414CC1256C88000283EC
Job Title : Senior Program Manager
Job Location : Afghanistan (Kandahar)
Organisation : Mercy Corps
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/122E79618A5D1890C1256C8800042067
Job Title : School Rehabilitation Project Manger
Job Location : Afghanistan (Taloqan)
Organisation : Mercy Corps
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/12D75CEE57414E9FC1256C88000455E4
Job Title : Finance and Administration Manager
Job Location : Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek)
Organisation : Mercy Corps
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/DA9D8DCA63DF862DC1256C880004CC5D
Job Title : Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Job Location : Croatia (Zagreb)
Organisation : Mercy Corps
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/EF33949090527ACFC1256C8800047B30
Job Title : Trauma Surgeon - Emergency Response
Job Location : Not specified
Organisation : International Medical Corps
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/E3DD5FFEE5CDCBD3C1256C880007F108
Job Title : Programme Manager
Job Location : Afghanistan (Kabul)
Organisation : Oxfam GB
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/F5E4199EB3F9E364C1256C89002C2536
Job Title : Executive Assistant
Job Location : Afghanistan (Kabul)
Organisation : Oxfam GB
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/831DDDDE3A40372DC1256C89002C931A
Job Title : Administrateur - Financier - Logisticien
Job Location : Burundi (Bujumbura)
Organisation : Avocats Sans Frontières - Belgium
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/E843EB48BDB9034BC1256C8A003A5371
Job Title : Gender Researcher
Job Location : Afghanistan (Kabul)
Organisation : Amnesty International
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/8C44A1ED8DB93D78C1256C8A003D4EF6
Job Title : Thematic Researcher - Administration of Justice
Job Location : Afghanistan (Kabul)
Organisation : Amnesty International
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/A5E329073AEF6171C1256C8A003DF6E8
Job Title : Video/TV Producer, P-3
Job Location : Afghanistan (Kabul)
Organisation : United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/4049260148F3903EC1256C8A005C226E
Job Title : Coordinator
Job Location : Yugoslavia, Fed. Rep. of (Serbia)
Organisation : Médecins du Monde
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/FDF0F789BB235CF5C1256C8A005C515E
Job Title : Physiotherapist
Job Location : Afghanistan (Herat)
Organisation : Handicap International France
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/6DB6D6C2A115B446C1256C8A005D747F
Job Title : Malaria Control Specialist
Job Location : Angola (Huambo)
Organisation : Oxfam GB
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/7BC390A2C2364520C1256C8B004A6ABA
Job Title : Responsable Administratif Financier
Job Location : Afghanistan (Kabul)
Organisation : Aide Médicale Internationale
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/2BF2E2D697F89979C1256C8B0052A39B
Job Title : Laborantin
Job Location : Congo, Dem. Rep. of (South Kivu)
Organisation : Aide Médicale Internationale
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/55D0ADF96B9C718CC1256C8B005B1401
Job Title : Reproductive Health Team Leader
Job Location : Sierra Leone (Kenema)
Organisation : Merlin (Medical Emergency Relief International)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/5EC15CABAE8AABE5C1256C8B005984E8
Job Title : International Law and Child Rights Researcher, Israel /
OPT
Job Location : United Kingdom (London)
Organisation : Save the Children UK
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/9D2F7DFBA377C83FC1256C8B0058AD29
Job Title : Médecin / Projet VIH
Job Location : Congo, Dem. Rep. of (South Kivu)
Organisation : Aide Médicale Internationale
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/9F8F9B3F8D2A2F72C1256C8B005ABAAC
Job Title : Socio Anthropologue
Job Location : Congo, Dem. Rep. of (Goma)
Organisation : Médecins du Monde
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/321F0D4A33AEBD67C1256C8B005D7CB4
Job Title : Infirmier(e)s (2)
Job Location : Congo, Dem. Rep. of (South Kivu)
Organisation : Aide Médicale Internationale
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/ED14A035822A1C02C1256C8B005D328E
Job Title : Fellowship - Human Rights
Job Location : USA (New York)
Organisation : Human Rights Watch
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/85D10CE5EAF09487C1256C8B006548B4
Job Title : Burmese Interpreters /Translators
Job Location : Not specified
Organisation : International Committee of the Red Cross
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/2F45C1DEA4117F53C1256C8C00391C80
Job Title : Programme Manager
Job Location : Somalia (Somaliland)
Organisation : Danish Refugee Council
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/F933B1A2F5F7A394C1256C8C0039B849
Job Title : Social Protection Manager
Job Location : Rwanda
Organisation : Save the Children
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/E076FE86625FDE80C1256C8C0045FBBD
Job Title : Health Advisor, Humanitarian Department
Job Location : United Kingdom (Oxford)
Organisation : Oxfam GB
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/353F2BA691346AE7C1256C8C005370BC
Job Title : Full Time Project Assistant
Job Location : Switzerland (Geneva)
Organisation : Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HDC)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/350C4766E4ADBFA4C1256C8C0056E596
Job Title : Community Development Program Director
Job Location : Azerbaijan (Baku)
Organisation : United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/44AF2BBB42B7C70AC1256C8C005832D6
Job Title : Program Coordinator
Job Location : Burundi
Organisation : International Medical Corps
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/98DD1FD9419AF0D8C1256C8C00628A03
Job Title : Health Program Manager
Job Location : Congo, Dem. Rep. of (Bukavu)
Organisation : International Rescue Committee
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/CAEB68607D092878C1256C8C0063FBDD
Job Title : Country Director
Job Location : Ethiopia
Organisation : International Medical Corps
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/8B8504E6669CA729C1256C8C00648072
Job Title : PHC/Nutritionist Nurse
Job Location : Ethiopia
Organisation : International Medical Corps
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/C931C2562345D40AC1256C8C00681E3A
Job Title : Nutritionist Trainer
Job Location : Ethiopia
Organisation : International Medica Corps
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/EA44EBF8AFCA7144C1256C8C0067FE19
Job Title : Regional Technical Officer
Job Location : Thailand (Bangkok)
Organisation : International Medical Corps
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/390802697DE5E3A4C1256C8C00684D6E
Job Title : Education Project Coordinator
Job Location : Somalia
Organisation : Adventist Development and Relief Agency
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/4E1246755BB5D062C1256C8D001E32A0
Job Title : Statistician (P-3)
Job Location : Switzerland (Geneva)
Organisation : United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/F4722884AC0CB1AAC1256C8D003655D7
Job Title : Nutritionists, Nurses with therapeutic feeding
experience, Food Security Officers, Medical/ Nutritional Co-ordinators,
Project Managers
Job Location : Malawi, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tajikistan
Organisation : Action Against Hunger
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/1775090135CA1476C1256C8D0037195C
Job Title : Chief Civilian Engineer
Job Location : Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo)
Organisation : SFOR (Stabilisation Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/DD9B3C7ED69296A4C1256C8D003C09A2
Job Title : Country Director
Job Location : Afghanistan (Kabul)
Organisation : GOAL
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/4443D0A248DEDEF3C1256C8D003C98B1
Job Title : Civil Engineer
Job Location : Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo)
Organisation : SFOR (Stabilisation Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/AFDE23F14960742FC1256C8D003CE8C8
Job Title : Medical Coordinator with special focus on EPI
Job Location : Congo, Dem. Rep. of (Ariwara and Mahagi)
Organisation : Malteser
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/FB77088DBD9962FAC1256C8D003C5040
Job Title : Trainer in Print & Radio Journalism
Job Location : Afghanistan (Kabul)
Organisation : Media Action International
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/4FEA769D1CE4AA16C1256C8D003D94D2
Job Title : External Liaison Officer
Job Location : Tanzania (Kasulu)
Organisation : CORD (Christian Outreach - Relief and Development)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/6E3188D66FB5CEDCC1256C8D003DE3AA
Job Title : Medical Co-ordinator
Job Location : Angola (Menongue and Luanda)
Organisation : Malteser
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/D253F950DD240C53C1256C8D003E90FF
Job Title : Field Coordinator
Job Location : Guinea (N'zerekore)
Organisation : Lutheran World Federation
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/8B59C327BE600BD4C1256C8D00491D51
Job Title : Ärzte/-innen,
Krankenschwestern/-pfleger/Rettungsassistenten/-innen
Job Location : Kuwait and Iraq
Organisation : Malteser
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/16DE4164BD269E6CC1256C8D004BCB7E
Job Title : Consultant, Training of Migration Staff
Job Location : Cambodia (Phnom Penh)
Organisation : International Organization for Migration (IOM)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/49B2980052D01864C1256C8D00540849
Job Title : Consultant, Public Administration
Job Location : Cambodia (Phnom Penh)
Organisation : International Organization for Migration (IOM)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/4DEE97AC925705D1C1256C8D0053CA27
Job Title : Consultant, Developing Migration Legislation
Job Location : Cambodia (Phnom Penh)
Organisation : International Organization for Migration (IOM)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/7FE4FD91659841DAC1256C8D00529802
Job Title : Arabic Interpreters /Translators
Job Location : Not specified
Organisation : International Committee of the Red Cross
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/803FDF618AABBDA7C1256C8D0054DE45
Job Title : Technical Trainer/Supervisor
Job Location : Sudan (Nuba Mountains)
Organisation : Landmine Action
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/6143D6DFBA90A8BDC1256C8D0059ED62
Job Title : Protection Coordinator
Job Location : Burundi
Organisation : International Rescue Committee
URL Address :
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Fecha - 14-12-02
Nombre: pdforum@pdforum.org
Comentarios: [pdforum-l] Re: Job Opportuniyt with CCIC - Pogram Officer
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Job with CCIC
Title: Program Officer, Policy Team
Supervisor: Coordinator, Policy
Location: Ottawa
Classification: Level 6 (unionized)
Date: One Year Contract: February 2003 to February 2004
INTRODUCTION
The Canadian Council for International Co-operation (CCIC) is a coalition of
Canadian voluntary sector organizations working globally to achieve
sustainable human development. CCIC seeks to end global poverty, and to
promote social justice and human dignity for all.
The Policy Team is one of three program teams and is responsible for
providing research and analysis on CCIC policy priority areas. The team also
develops activities designed to promote policy development and learning among
CCIC members. The team participates in developing and facilitating a CCIC
membership mobilization strategy.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Program Officer will have responsibility for implementing and developing
CCIC’s trade and poverty program in 2003. Under the direction of the Policy
Coordinator, the Program Officer will work with the Policy Team to set
priorities and carry out CCIC's policy agenda with the membership. He/She
will bring expertise in policy analysis, development and dialogue to shape
CCIC’s programs designed to improve NGO collaborative policy capacities and
policy goals. The Program Officer will have an excellent knowledge of trade
and poverty issues, as well as some familiarity with the other policy areas
of the CCIC in common program.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement and help develop the CCIC policy program in the area of trade and
poverty by:
Providing leadership in the development and implementation of CCIC advocacy,
dialogue and research strategies with members and allies, focusing on the WTO
Cancun Ministerial, as well as the FTAA;
Collaborating with other CCIC teams to ensure coherence of organizational
strategy on trade issues;
Leading dialogue with CCIC members on trade and poverty issues and CCIC
strategies through the trade reference group and other CCIC events;
Scanning, analyzing and synthesizing relevant reports and information on
trade and development trends for the Secretariat or the broader NGO
community.
Facilitate and contribute to NGO policy development and collaborative
advocacy on trade and poverty issues by:
Participating in trade related coalitions for CCIC, including the Food
Security Policy Group;
Supporting CCIC working group policy initiatives particularly in the area of
trade and poverty, through assisting in goal setting, strategy development
and policy formulation in priority policy areas;
Writing for CCIC publications and other external publications.
Monitor, analyze, and liaise with government, parliament, and other policy
actors on trade and other priority development issues, by:
Supporting the Government Relations team and carrying out liaison initiatives
with government, parliament, academic, grassroots and other policy
constituencies;
Participating in NGO policy coalitions for CCIC in other areas such as
corporate social responsibility.
Support capacity building and learning programs for CCIC members in policy
and advocacy work by:
Participating in the policy capacity building program as determined through
work planning
Developing and implementing learning initiatives and programs to support CCIC
member NGOs in policy analysis, formulation and collaborative advocacy in
priorized policy issue areas, as determined through work planning.
Provide support for the ongoing operation and administration of the Policy
Team by:
Contributing to the development and carrying out of the workplan for the
Policy Team in co-ordination with other teams in the Secretariat Managing
projects related to the team's program including their financial management;
Preparing policies and proposals for CCIC's Board of Directors, Executive
Committee and other committees and task forces;
Supervising the work of consultants and temporary employees
Participating in regular workplanning, work review and evaluation with the
Policy Team
Performing other duties as requested to ensure smooth functioning of the
team.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
University degree in relevant field, preferably Masters, or equivalent
At least 4 years of relevant work experience including some experience in
policy research, international development analysis and NGO advocacy;
Strong familiarity with NGO advocacy and perspectives on trade and poverty
issues in Canada;
Familiarity with the general policy agenda of the Canadian NGO community
anglophone and francophone in including knowledge of international networks
Good knowledge of Canada's policy making process particularly as it relates
to trade and poverty issues;
Bilingualism in Canada's official languages is required;
Sound knowledge of international development theory and practice;
Understanding of gender analysis, the importance of gender equality, and the
role of women in development;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
Capacity to work in a self-directed manner and to collaborate with others in
a team setting;
Good computer skills including Internet and email;
Writing and research skills;
Work experience in a developing country or community development experience
preferable.
Salary $48,643 per year plus a generous benefits package.
CCIC is committed to employment equity.
For more information, see the Development Policy section and the in common 10
Point Agenda on CCIC’s web site at www.ccic.ca
Application deadline: December 20, 2002
Application by external candidates will not be considered until applications
and interviews of internal candidates have been fully processed.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please send resume and a letter of interest to:
Shelley Druce, Human Resources Specialist, CCIC
1 Nicholas Street, Suite 300, Ottawa, Ontario, KlN 7B7
Email: dlacroix@ccic.ca
Fecha - 12-12-02
Nombre: Willy M. Rangira
Email: willy@wusc.ca
Comentarios: [pdforum-l] Volunteer Opportunity: Community Mobilization Advisor (Ghana)
Position: Community Mobilization Advisor
Executing Agency: World University Service of Canada (WUSC)
Host organization: Ghana Education Service
Location: District Education Office (DEO) in Kassena- Nankana District, Northern Ghana
Duration: 2 years
Start Date: February 2003
Closing date for applications: December 16, 2002
Project Description
Ghana is implementing a policy for universal basic education, known as "fCube", the program for "Free, Compulsory, Universal Basic Education". It is recognized by donors and by the government of Ghana that girls are currently under-represented within the education system. WUSC and GES administered a CIDA supported project from 1997-2002. The project supported joint initiatives to reduce the barriers to girls' access and participation in education at the districts, local communities and schools level. Efforts are well underway and ongoing monitoring and support would greatly increase the sustainability of efforts made to date.
Job Description
The Development Worker (DW) will provide technical assistance and advice to members of the community to enhance involvement with the school and to reduce barriers to girls' education.
The DW will:
Assist certain key members of the community to conduct information and education campaigns for the purpose of promoting enrolment and retention in schools and strengthening local Parents and Teachers' Association (PTAs).
Promote the participation of mothers in the PTAs
Assist local schools in strengthening the PTAs in selected schools and expanded communities
Monitor a revolving fund scheme of small income generating activities for mothers involved in the PTAs and transfer those skills to key PTA members and selected teachers
Assist the District Girls Education Officer to train community facilitators and carry out Information and Education Campaigns
Apply participatory approaches.
Expand monitoring of PTAs to include neighbouring school.
Qualifications & Experience Required
BEd or BA in related field (International Development, Social Work or Community Relations)
Experience in designing and conducting information, education and communication activities, preferably in areas of health, nutrition, education or gender issues
Experience in working with community groups and organizational strengthening
Ability to facilitate the development of community organizations
Overseas experience in a rural setting (preferably Africa)
Required Skills
Training skills using participatory methodologies
Adult teaching skills
Ability to be flexible, adaptable, patient, diplomatic and culturally sensitive
Ability to work as a team with government officials, civil servants, community leaders for the purpose of community capacity building
Ability to work with a translator
Ability to drive a motor bike is an asset
Ability to work and live in an isolated rural and culturally challenging environment
The working language is English, however, the development worker's effectiveness will benefit from efforts made to learn basic elements of local languages.
Benefits: Airfare; shipping entitlement; medical and life insurance; modestly-furnished housing; orientation sessions; annual leave; statutory holidays; and ongoing WUSC support from the field office located in Benin. Development Workers receive (non-taxable) allowances and a volunteer stipend. See our website for more detail: http://www.wusc.ca/world/working/vols-toc.html
Local support from the organization: Office space and computer will be made available.
Living conditions: Navrongo is located in Northern Ghana. The security conditions are average. Walking at night is not recommended. Property and personal safety measures need to be taken. Navrongo is a malarial area and a prophylaxis is recommended. A bungalow house with basic furnishings will be provided for the DW. The DW will be required to share accommodation with the other DW based in Navrongo. Transportation to the regional capital Bolgatanga is readily available. Transportation to the capital Accra, leaves Navrongo 4 days of the week and daily from Bolgatanga
Position open to Canadian Citizens or permanent residents only.
For more information on Ghana, please visit the following website: http://www.e-thologies.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Interested candidates should forward a resume and statement of interest by to the Recruitment Section at:
Email: recruit@wusc.ca
Fax: 613 798 0990.
World University Service of Canada (WUSC)
1404 Scott Street, P.O./C.P. 3000, Station/Succ. C
Ottawa, ON K1Y 4M8
Site WEB Site : www.wusc.ca
Fecha - 10-12-02
Nombre: Enterprising Solutions Global Consulting
Email: infousa@esglobal.com
Comentarios: Devfinance: International Microfinance Consultants
International Microfinance Consultants
Ongoing Openings for Short and Long-term Contracts
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Enterprising Solutions Global Consulting is an international consulting firm specializing in microfinance and small/medium enterprise (SME) development. Enterprising Solutions provides services including technical assistance, management consulting, evaluation, and research focused on microfinance and SME to international financial institutions, foundations, private sector companies, bilateral and multilateral donor agencies, national governments and NGOs in over 20 countries. Working with a variety of investors and investment sources, Enterprising Solutions also provides financial advisory services for SMEs and MFIs.
Enterprising Solutions is part of the Chemonics-led consortium that was awarded the right to bid on USAID contracts for the microfinance component of the Accelerated Microenterprise Advancement Project (AMAP) Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) over the next four years. The AMAP IQC will issue various types of microfinance contracts, ranging from technical assistance services and training, project design and implementation, performance assessment and program evaluation to commercialization of microfinance.
A young and growing company, Enterprising Solutions is seeking Associates interested in the possibility of joining our dynamic team of microfinance consultants and helping us to become the leading microfinance and small business consulting firm.
We are requesting an updated CV, along with a cover letter indicating your development values and approach to microfinance consulting. We will be sending detailed questionnaires only to those applicants with which we are interested in pursuing a relationship Please submit your CV and a cover letter by e-mail to: Director of Programs at infousa@esgobal.com (please reference International Microfinance Consultants announcement) by December 18, 2002. We thank you in advance for your consideration.
Enterprising Solutions Global Consulting
Florido 101, Col. Jardines de Tlaltenango
CP 62170, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
Tel/Fax main office: 52 777 313-0438, Tel. US office: (1) 212 4200339, Fax: (1) 212 4200180
Enterprising Solutions is a private sector international development firm specializing in enterprising solutions for social, environmental and economically sustainable development.
Fecha - 02-12-02
Nombre: José Antonio González Pérez
Email: jag@IRNASE.CSIC.ES
Comentarios: [AMBIENTAL] BECA FPI
URGENTE
POTENCIAL BECA DE INVESTIGACIÓN
SE REQUIERE CANDIDAT@ PARA REALIZAR SU DOCTORADO EN BIOGEOQUÍMICA
(BECA FPI, Ver Orden de 28 Octubre 2002 en BOE)
Perfil:
Titulado superior reciente (1 Enero 2000 salvo excepciones) con titulación
acorde al tema de investigación propuesto y un buen expediente, que desee
hacer su tesis doctoral asociada al proyecto de investigación REN2002-04602-
C02-02:
DISTRIBUCIÓN Y COMPOSICIÓN MOLECULAR DEL “CARBÓN NEGRO” (BC) Y OTRAS FORMAS
DE MATERIA ORGÁNICA EN SEDIMENTOS DEL LITORAL SURATLÁNTICO. IMPLICACIONES
EN EL SECUESTRO DE CARBONO Y EL CAMBIO GLOBAL.
Plazo:
Finaliza el 12 de Diciembre de 2002
Contacto:
Los candidatos deben ponerse en contacto lo antes posible con:
Dr. Francisco J. González Vila (fjgon@irnase.csic.es) o Dr. José A.
González Pérez (jag@irnase.csic.es)
Instituto de Recursos Naturales y Agrobiología de Sevilla (IRNAS-CSIC).
Departamento de Biogeoquímica y dinámica de contaminantes.
Avda. Reina Mercedes 10, 41012 Sevilla.
Tel: 954624711 (Ext: 150, 163)
Mas Información sobre las becas en web del MCyT:
http://www.mcyt.es/becasfpi/default.htm
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Los artículos de AMBIENTAL son distribuidos gracias al apoyo y colaboración
técnica de RedIRIS - Red Académica española - (http://www.rediris.es)
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Fecha - 29-11-02
Nombre: Susannah Pinckney
Email: spinckney@weidemannassoc.com
Comentarios: Devfinance: Microenterprise Communications Specialist and Research Associate
Weidemann Associates, an international consulting business working in
microenterprise development, seeks to hire for two openings, described in
detail below. The closing date for each position is December 13, 2002.
Interested parties should email resumes to the email address listed for each
announcement. Thank you!
Microenterprise Communications Specialist
Summary
Provides professional writing and editing support related to the
microenterprise sector worldwide. Conceptualizes and designs communication
strategies, and then assists in or oversees their implementation. Reviews
and interprets technical material and prepares accurate and descriptive
abstracts and summaries. Interacts with customers to determine messages and
delivery mediums. Prepares the communications materials for print and
electronic distribution.
Duties and Responsibilities
. Collects or oversees collection of material related to microenterprise
development and prepares materials for distribution in print and electronic
formats, including fact sheets, articles, newsletters, technical notes,
reports, web sits and others.
. Participates in strategic planning, and manages and coordinates the
development, implementation, and completion of deliverables related to
communication initiatives.
. Performs research and analysis on specific issues as assigned and develops
comprehensive communications materials based on that analysis and
interpretation of issues.
. Plans and coordinates special events such as contractor meetings.
. Oversees the development and maintenance of comprehensive contact
databases of donor and practitioner organizations involved in
microenterprise services.
Required Skills and Experience
. Bachelor's degree in a related Business, Liberal Arts or Social Sciences
discipline with at least 5 years experience directly related to duties and
responsibilities.
. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
. Ability to analyze and interpret technical information and to develop
accurate and descriptive abstracts and summaries.
. Skilled in the use word processing and presentation software.
. Knowledge of media production and publishing principles and processes.
. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
. Two or more years working in a developing country context.
Desired Skills and Experience
. Master's Degree in a related discipline.
. Knowledge of research principles, methods, and resources.
. Experience with foreign languages preferably French and/or Spanish.
. Skills in the use of spreadsheet and database management software.
. Knowledge management initiatives.
Send Resume to CommunicationSpecialist@WeidemannAssoc.com or fax to:
(703) 525-6169 by December 13, 2002. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Microenterprise Research Associate
Weidemann Associates, an international consulting business working in
microenterprise development, seeks a Microenterprise Research Associate to
guide an Internet-based information processing system for developing
countries.
Duties include collecting, maintaining, analyzing and reporting micro
enterprise information worldwide. Information is collected from institutions
and companies that provide financial, business development services and
policy development services to micro enterprises. This position will oversee
preparation of questionnaires, data collection using Internet-based methods,
data management and document management. Upon request, this person will
conduct research about microenterprise development activities worldwide
using internal and external data sources. Other duties will be to manage and
replicate databases; produce reports from the database, support report
writing for customers and the public, distribute reports on-line and by
traditional methods and respond to information requests from customers and
the public.
Qualifications: Requires at least five years experience in microenterprise
development, two or more years in a developing country context, plus a
Bachelor's degree in a related subject matter. Must be detail-oriented and
self-directed. Must be able to communicate clearly the information required
from users and explain how to use the Internet based reporting system. Must
be able to the brief high-level company and government officials about data
reported through the system.
Preferred experience includes working with microfinance institutions and
business development services providers in developing countries. An advanced
degree such as MBA, MA, MS or its equivalent is useful. Statistical analysis
of economic and financial data is a plus. Persons who speak Spanish and/or
French will be given preference. Also preferred is experience with Microsoft
Office, Excel and Access, graphics and presentation software, and
preparation of items for print or web publication and web site maintenance.
Send resume to MicroenterpriseResearch@WeidemannAssoc.com or fax to
703-525-6169 by December 13, 2002. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Fecha - 22-11-02
Nombre: William Myers
Email: WMyers@alternatives.org
Comentarios: Job Opening: Finance Manager
Shared Interest is a social investment program that raises loan capital
and grants for community economic development in South Africa. Shared
Interest works through its South African partner, the Thembani
International Guarantee Fund, to provide technical and financial
assistance to grassroots financial intermediaries that extend credit for
very small businesses and low-cost housing to borrowers previously
denied loans because of their color, gender and income levels. In this
way, Shared Interest provides an opportunity for U.S. supporters to
participate in South Africa's democratic and equitable reconstruction.
The Position
Shared Interest's finance manager oversees the organization's finances
including its nearly $850,000 annual budget. The finance manager plays a
leading role in preparing budgets, projections, financial analyses and
other reports, and developing and implementing Shared Interest's
financial management systems. S/he works closely with Shared Interest's
executive director, the entire staff team and other financial
professionals, and is responsible for the following functions:
1. Overseeing organizational financial systems and finances, including preparing financial statements, projections, reports and analyses;
2. Analyzing guarantee applications and financials for South African micro-finance institutions and NGOs, and monitoring Shared Interest's exposure and risk;
3. Managing the annual audit;
4. Working with the executive director to prepare the annual organizational and project budgets;
5. Designing and implementing financial and project management systems as needed to guide Shared Interest's current and future operations.
6. Managing payroll, benefits and tax payments;
7. Preparing investor payments and managing investor records;
8. Maintaining relationships with financial service providers and state agencies;
9. Working with the Board Finance Committee; and
10. Coordinating work on finances with Shared Interest's South African partner organizations.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have 3 to 5 years related experience,
knowledge of not-for-profit accounting practices, demonstrated
experience evaluating and underwriting CDFI or small business loans;
proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Quickbooks and other database
software programs. Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting or
finance or CPA are a plus. The finance manager must demonstrate strong
analytical, oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
S/he must be an organized, detailed self-starter who is also able to
manage a number of responsibilities simultaneously, and to work as a
supportive member of the staff team. S/he must demonstrate the ability
to exercise initiative, use sound judgment and solve problems
efficiently, taking the needs of others into account. S/he should also
be committed to social justice and have an interest in contributing to
South Africa's reconstruction.
Shared Interest welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds to join us in
our exciting and rewarding work.
Compensation: commensurate with experience
Schedule: full-time
Starting Date: immediate
To apply please submit a letter and resume to :
Donna Katzin, Executive Director;
donna@sharedinterest.org
Phone: (212) 337-8547;
Fax:(212) 337-8548; website: www.sharedinterest.org>
Shared Interest, 121 W. 27th Street, Suite 905, NY, NY 10001
Fecha - 22-11-02
Nombre: pdforum@pdforum.org
Email: pdforum-l@list.web.net
Comentarios: [pdforum-l] Program Officer Fund for Global Human Rights
Job at Fund for Global Human Rights
From: "Smita Varia"
Program Officer Fund for Global Human Rights (FGHR) Position Available
Immediately
Background The Fund for Global Human Rights (FGHR) seeks to strengthen the
human rights movement globally through grantmaking to local, national and
regional human rights organizations around the world. Over the past decade,
efforts to promote human rights have proliferated around the world, with
activists often working under adverse and even dangerous conditions. Despite
this critical work by grassroots human rights activists and increasing
attention to human rights problems, many organizations on the front lines of
the human rights struggle have little or no access to the resources they need
to expand the scope and impact of their work. The FGHR is devoted to meeting
the needs of these organizations by facilitating support for them where the
need is great and the resources limited.
The Fund’s goals are as follows:
1. To identify and assess local, national, and regional human rights
organizations addressing critical issues;
2. To create a process and criteria to provide funding and other supports to
these organizations;
3. To identify donors who wish to support human rights work and provide a
mechanism that meets their needs; and
4. To create fora and networks for exchange of ideas, strategies and mutual
support among otherwise isolated human rights organizations.
The FGHR will begin grantmaking in early 2003 with support for human rights
organizations in three different regions.
The FGHR seeks a Program Officer to support the Executive Director in all
aspects of developing the structure and operations of the Fund. Specific
responsibilities include:
·Working with the Board of Directors and the Executive Director to develop
creative and effective grant-making procedures and to solicit appropriate
funding proposals; ·Identifying grantees and monitoring their work; ·Helping
to develop and work with an international network of advisors; ·Supporting
and building partnerships and coalitions with human rights foundations,
advocacy groups and other nongovernmental organizations; ·Engaging in
fundraising with institutional and individual donors; and ·Developing and
implementing strategies for increasing the awareness and credibility of the
Fund through the media and other outlets.
Significant international and national travel required.
Qualifications The Program Officer will work with the Executive Director in
building a new organization that will provide much-needed support to local,
national and regional human rights groups around the world. The ideal
candidate for this position will possess: ·A deep commitment to global human
rights and an understanding of the role that indigenous human rights
organizations play; ·Experience in fundraising and/or grant-making,
particularly in evaluating organizations and funding proposals; ·Experience
working with global organizations or other international experience;
·Familiarity with human rights standards and experience in human rights field
work; ·Excellent communication and writing skills; and ·Fluency in English,
and fluency in another language, highly desirable.
In addition, the Fund is looking for a candidate who is flexible; works
effectively with different groups—including funders, grantees, the media, and
government officials; is an excellent communicator who can represent the Fund
and the human rights issues and values it serves; is comfortable working in a
small organization that requires a hands-on style, and undertakes his/her
work with integrity, honesty, fairness, patience, discretion, energy,
graciousness and a sense of humor.
Salary commensurate with experience.
To Apply The Fund will be conducting rolling interviews, until the position
is filled.
Please send, as soon as possible, a resume, cover letter, a writing sample
(no more than 10 pages, excerpts of a longer writing sample will be accepted)
and a list of references to: svaria@globalhumanrights.org
Electronic submission is strongly encouraged. However, if you are unable to
send it through email, please mail or fax it to: Program Officer Search Fund
for Global Human Rights 1634 I Street, Northwest Suite 1001 Washington, D.C.
20006 Fax: (202) 783-8499
The Fund for Global Human Rights is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. Women and Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Smita Varia
Operations Manager
Fund for Global Human Rights
1634 I Street, NW Suite 1001
Washington, D.C. 20006
Tel: 202.347.7488
Fax: 202.783.8499
svaria@globalhumanrights.org
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Participatory Development Forum
1404 Scott Street
PO Box 3000, Station C
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Y 4M8 CANADA
Telephone: (613) 792-1006;
Fax: (613) 792-1206
E-mail: pdforum@pdforum.org
Please visit our website: http://www.pdforum.org
_____________________
The PD Forum is an international network of development practitioners,
NGOs, action-researchers, private sector representatives and policy makers
committed to promoting a philosophy of participation that advocates for
people\'s capacity and right to define and control their own development, in
order to achieve social justice and equality. By subscribing to the listserv,
you will become a member of the PD Forum. If you would like to join the PD
Forum, please contact us at pdforum@pdforum.org.
Fecha - 19-11-02
Nombre: a.uche
Email: a_nu44@yahoo.com
Comentarios: Program Officer job posting
Are you a self-starter?
Are you entrepreneurial?
Are you passionate about Nigeria’s development?
Then you may be the perfect candidate for FATE USA’s program officer position.
FATE USA is a nonprofit organization, which was created to fill a substantial vacuum in the provision of support for Nigerian entrepreneurs. Its goal is to promote economic development in Nigeria by marshaling the resources, support, expertise, technology, and networks that exist in the United States, and making these assets available to Nigerian businesses. The organization’s main office is in Boston, Massachusetts. It also works with liaisons in NYC, Washington DC, Chicago and Boston. (www.fateusa.org)
FATE USA is searching for a program officer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with the board to design and implement the organization’s operating strategy
- Design and implement a fundraising strategy
- Interface with the board, liaisons in over 5 U.S. cities, volunteers, funders and all other stakeholders
- Manage all communication and publicity efforts
- Support all volunteers
- Oversee all administrative tasks required to ensure the effective functioning of the organization
- Actively monitor the progress and performance of the organization
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree; preference for background in management, marketing, business administration or international relations
- At least 2 years of experience within a reputable organization
- Strong project management, problem solving, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks
- Previous experience in Nigeria will be preferred
- Commitment to the mission and objectives of FATE USA
Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to nnwuneli@hbs.edu before November 16th 2002.
2 Copley Place, 7th Floor, Boston MA 02116, Phone: 617-572-2990, Fax: 617-572-2991;
Website: www.fateusa.org
Fecha - 14-11-02
Nombre: Isabelle Barres
Email: ibarres@themix.org
Comentarios: Devfinance: The MIX - Senior Analyst Job Opening
The MIX (Microfinance Information eXchange), a new not-for-profit
corporation located in Washington, D.C. is looking for a Senior Analyst.
The microfinance industry is growing rapidly in developing countries,
providing opportunities and financial services to millions of poor people.
However, with most poor people still lacking access to basic financial
services, microfinance has yet to reach its full potential. One of the key
challenges to the development of financial services for the poor is the lack
of reliable, comparable and publicly available information on the financial
strength and performance of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs). The MIX
intends to address this information challenge by promoting information
exchange in the microfinance industry. Its mission is to help build market
infrastructure by providing data sourcing, benchmarking and monitoring
tools, and specialized information services. The MIX is managing the
MicroBanking Bulletin, the premier source of microfinance benchmarks and the
MIX Market, the global information exchange for the microfinance industry.
The MIX is supported by CGAP and several not-for-profit private foundations
such as the Rockdale Foundation, the Citigroup Foundation, Deutsche Bank
Americas Foundation, and the Open Society Institute. More details on MIX
and its activities can be found at www.themix.org.
Senior Analyst Job Description
The Senior Analyst is responsible for promoting MIX services and enhancing
their value-added. Each Senior Analyst will specialize in one or more
region(s) and act as a coach for the Junior Analysts. The Senior Analyst
reports to the Executive Director.
Responsibilities:
· Act as a contact point for MFIs in a sub-region to collect, validate, and
update MFI, investor and macroeconomic data on an on-going basis (contact
management with MFIs, rating agencies, donors and researchers)
· Conduct financial analysis and provide feedback to selected MFIs on their
financial performance; act as a coach for the Junior Analyst when necessary;
Contribute to internal guidelines and procedures
· Represent the MIX at conferences or through the publication of articles
· Carry out field assessment of selected MFIs and write related reports
· Act as associate editor of the semi-annual publication "The MicroBanking
Bulletin”
· Provide technical assistance to microfinance networks to build their
capacity in benchmarking, and in improving standardization and transparency
· Work on one or more of the following tasks: update of the MIX web site and
other marketing materials, publication of the MicroBanking Bulletin, support
to regional networks/ Apex in performance monitoring
· Actively participate in industry-wide efforts to improve transparency and
work on other tasks related to the MIX as it grows
Qualifications:
· Masters in economics, finance, accounting/auditing, or relevant field or
MBA
· 3+ years experience in financial analysis
· Experience in Microfinance
· Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; fluency in written and
spoken Spanish and/or French is essential; other languages a plus
· Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
· Excellent computer skills (spread sheets, databases, word processing,
web-page management, statistical software) and communication skills (verbal
and written)
· Training experience preferred
· Medium-term commitment to the project (3-5 years), and ability to work in
a team
Qualified candidates should e-mail a cover letter, writing sample, and
résumé to Isabelle Barrès at ibarres@themix.org, or fax them to (202)
659-9095 (please, no telephone inquiries). The position is located in
Washington, D.C., and the closing date is November 30, 2002. Only
candidates selected for an interview will receive a response.
The MIX is an equal opportunity employer.
Fecha - 01-11-02
Nombre: William Myers
Email: WMyers@alternatives.org
Comentarios: Job: Vermont Development CU, COO
Sender: beam@vdcu.org
Chief Operating Officer
Vermont Development Credit Union
Vermont Development Credit Union (VDCU) is seeking a Chief Operating
Officer. S/he will join an award-winning depository CDFI that, along with
its affiliates, is initiating a strategic plan to become Vermont s
full-service, state-wide community development bank. The COO will be
responsible for ongoing operations in an atmosphere of rapid growth, will
head a three-person management team and a current staff of 22 and will
report directly to the CEO.
The successful candidate is already a leader and an enabler, is
organized, creative, a clear thinker, an effective planner who puts plans
into operation, an evaluator, comfortable with change and a polished writer
and speaker. S/he has a commitment to social and economic justice and will
bring energy and enthusiasm to the position.
This position requires a high level of financial management skills
combined with understanding and experience in community development. Prior
experience in a CDFI is highly recommended. Advance degree not mandatory
but helpful if in such fields as economic development, management or finance.
VDCU was chartered in 1989, has assets of $20 million, and reaches
throughout Vermont. With its signature counseling-based system, VDCU makes
loans statewide to populations not served by the mainstream financial
system. We also provide a widening range of financial services to
effectively reach our target market throughout the state. Refer to
www.vdcu.org to learn about VDCU. Equal opportunity employer.
Send letter of interest and resume to Caryl J. Stewart,
President, Vermont Development Credit Union, 18 Pearl Street, Burlington,
VT 05401.
Fecha - 01-11-02
Nombre: William Myers
Email: WMyers@alternatives.org
Comentarios: CDFI job
Black Country Reinvestment Society are recruiting a Chief Executive to be
based in West Bromwich, UK. Please circulate this to anyone you think may
be interested.
Enquiries to Tel 0121 553 2620 email enquiries@bcrs.info
Black Country Reinvestment Society is a Community Development Financial
Institution (CDFI) lending to social enterprises and social economy
organisations in the Black Country sub-region of the West Midlands. It was
established in April 2002, and at present is managed by a Board of
Directors on a voluntary basis. We now have a vacancy for a Chief Executive
This is an exciting opportunity to develop a new organisation that is
supporting the long-term sustainability of social enterprises in the
Black Country. The post-holder should have experience or understanding of
a lending environment (social lending desirable), experience of
working in the social economy, particularly with social enterprises. Above
all applicants should be able to demonstrate their entrepreneurial
abilities.
Salary up to £25,000 depending upon experience
37 hours per week
Location: Social Economy House, West Bromwich, West Midlands.
Closing date for applications: Friday 8 November, 5pm
Interview Date: Tuesday 19 November
For an application pack telephone 0121 553 2620, fax 0121 553 2663,
email enquiries@bcrs.info or write to BCRS, Social Economy House,
Victoria Street, West Bromwich, England B70 8ET.
For more information about BCRS see www.bcrs.info.
Application forms only. No CVs.
BCRS is an equal opportunities employer.
Fecha - 01-11-02
Nombre: Amy Westerholm
Email: awesterholm@mifa.org
Comentarios: Fecha Miercoles, Octubre 30, 2002 2:20 pm
Job Posting: Program Manager of the MIFA, Opportunity Banc, Memphis, TN
The MIFA Opportunity Banc is a Microenterprise program that provides business training, technical assistance and loans to low to moderate income entrepreneurs. Opportunity Banc is seeking a full time Program Manager. This individual will be responsible for program design, marketing, client screening and assessment, loan portfolio management, program evaluation, and fundraising. Qualifications: BA degree, two years experience in related field.
If you are interested in more information please contact Amy Westerholm at awesterholm@mifa.org
Amy Westerholm
MIFA, Opportunity Banc
Memphis, TN
Fecha - 28-10-02
Nombre: osama alshami
Email: osshami@yahoo.com
Comentarios: Devfinance: request for consultancy services
Dear Sir or Madam:
SFD (Social Fund for Development-Yemen) is pleased to
announce its request for consultancy services. Please
find the TOR and details on the services required
attached to this e-mail.
Interested individuals and institutions should direct
their correspondence to Mr. Kais Aliriani, Unit Head,
Small and Micro Enterprise Development Unit,
SFD,Yemen. E-
E-mail: kais@sfd-Yemen.org
Fecha - 28-10-02
Nombre: Emmanuel Aja
Email: eca_tci@yahoo.com
Comentarios: Fundacion de Accion manolo Taverez Justo inc.is a non profit organization with a team of great determination to help Dominican Children and the Poor Comunities.
I would like to get some information on how to get into your Grant for funds to anable us carry out our obligations.
Thanks in advance for your immediate respond to this e-mail.
Fecha - 27-10-02
Nombre: Jason Friedman
Email: jfriedman@assoceo.org
Comentarios: Position Announcement
StartSmart Business Counselor
Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI), a private non-profit community development corporation providing financing and technical assistance to small businesses, social services and housing projects, seeks a business counselor for StartSmart, a microenterprise program for refugees and immigrants.
Primary Responsibilities: To provide assistance to refugees and immigrants who are interested in starting or expanding a small business.
Assistance includes providing entrepreneurship training, individual business counseling and support in obtaining financing. More specifically, the Business Counselor will work with the StartSmart Coordinator to design and deliver training, to provide one-on-one business counseling in a full range of business issues, and to help business owners prepare business plans and loan applications as appropriate.
Qualifications: Four-year college degree plus Masters degree in related field, business administration or professional designation. Experience with marketing, entrepreneurship training, business counseling, diverse populations and non-native English speakers. Strong analytical, organizational and communications skills. Ability to respond to a variety of business situations and to understand the needs of microenterprises. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
Please send cover letter and resume by November 7, 2002 to:
Personnel Administrator
Coastal Enterprises, Inc.
POB 268
Wiscasset, Maine 04578
The board and staff of Coastal Enterprises, Inc. value diversity in all aspects of program participation and employment. We are committed to equal opportunity through a continuing and effective Affirmative Action program.
Fecha - 23-10-02
Nombre: pdforum@pdforum.org
Email: pdforum@pdforum.org
Comentarios: Job Opportunity Program Officer, Organizational Development
Job Opportunity - Please do not respond to the PD Forum.
Please send all communications regarding this job opportunity to Shelley
Druce.
Shelley Druce
Human Resources Specialist
CCIC
1 Nicholas St., Suite 300
Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7
Fax: (613) 241-5302
DEADLINE DATE EXTENDED
Please post or circulate
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Title: Program Officer, Organizational Development
Location: Ottawa
Supervisor: Coordinator, Organizational Development
Classification: Level 6 (unionized)
Salary Range: $48,643 - $51,332
Term: December 2, 2002 - July 31, 2004
INTRODUCTION
The Canadian Council for International Co-operation (CCIC) is a coalition of
Canadian voluntary sector organizations working globally to achieve
sustainable human development. CCIC seeks to end global poverty, and to
promote social justice and human dignity for all.
The Organizational Development (OD) Team is one of three program teams and
is responsible for developing and leading programs to assist CCIC's members
to improve ethical standards, public engagement strategies, organizational
learning and the capacity to innovate and creatively manage change, both as
individual organizations and as a community. The Team also participates in
developing and facilitating a CCIC membership mobilization strategy. The
Team provides advice and support in process design and implementation to
CCIC's overall program.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Organizational Development (OD) Coordinator, the
Program Officer is responsible for implementing one or more program
components. Over the period of this contract, the major program priorities
for the OD team will be public engagement (including public deliberation),
the ethics program and a policy capacity building project. The Program
Officer will be a member of the OD team and contribute to the overall
functioning of this team. The particular focus of this position will be
capacity building.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides advice and collaborate in the CCIC policy capacity building
project:
* Works with the Program Officer in the policy team responsible for
this capacity building process;
* Provides leadership/guidance in the design of learning processes;
* Provides guidance in the design and development of tools and
resources on policy capacity building with members;
* Assists in the implementation of relevant capacity building
initiatives.
2. Facilitates membership learning and capacity building opportunities:
* Develops and implements workshops and other learning opportunities
for members;
* Provides facilitation and training support to CCIC's public
deliberation program;
* Researches and writies educational support materials.
3. Supports the CCIC ethics program:
* Organizes an ethical training and dialogue process with fundraisers;
* Explores potential for a working group on fundraising images.
4. Supports the OD Team as required on other initiatives:
* Undertakes ongoing research and scanning of the environment of
organizational change issues and of members' needs for organizational change
support;
* Provides ongoing consultative support to members on organizational
change issues;
* Collaborates and supports other OD program areas as appropriate;
* Analyzes learnings and results of organizational development
processes;
* Disseminates materials and learnings;
* Writing articles for use in CCIC and other printed communication
vehicles as appropriate;
* Monitoring Voluntary Sector sections of web site and providing
guidance re its updating and relevance for members.
5. Provides support for the ongoing operation and administration of the
OD Team:
* Contributes to the development and implementation of the workplan
for the OD Team in co-ordination with other teams in the Secretariat;
* Manages projects related to the team's program including their
financial management;
* Prepares policies and proposals for CCIC's Board of Directors,
Executive Committee and other committees and task forces;
* Supervises the work of consultants and temporary employees;
* Participates in regular workplanning, work review and evaluation
with the OD Team.
* Performs other duties as requested to ensure smooth functioning of
the team.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
* University degree, preferably a Masters, or equivalent;
* A minimum of four years of related work experience, preferably in
organizational development and/or adult education and capacity building in
the NGO sector;
* Excellent facilitation skills are preferred;
* Bilingualism in Canada's official languages (written and spoken) is
essential;
* Strong research and writing skills;
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
including sensitivity to gender and cultural diversity;
* Sound knowledge of international cooperation practice and theory;
* Knowledge of the NGO sector and/or experience in membership
organizations;
* Public engagement experience and knowledge of public dialogue
processes preferred;
* Strong computer skills (Word, internet, email);
* Capacity to work in a self-directed manner and to collaborate with
others in a team setting.
CCIC is committed to employment equity.
Application deadline: November 5, 2002
Interviews will be held the week of: November 11, 2002
CCIC offers a generous benefits package. For general information on CCIC,
please visit our web site at www.ccic.ca. We thank all candidates for their
interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please send resume and letter of interest to:
Shelley Druce
Human Resources Specialist
CCIC
1 Nicholas St., Suite 300
Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7
Fax: (613) 241-5302
Fecha - 21-10-02
Nombre: Miriam Djabali
Email: plibrary@planetfinance.org
Comentarios: call for project
Request for Projects : PlaNet Finance is seeking to finance microfinance institutions (MFIs). Preference will be given to MFIs located in Sub-saharan Africa and where PlaNet Finance has existing contacts or local representation.
Applicants requesting a loan from the Revolving Credit Fund must be microfinance institutions, defined as credit and savings cooperatives, village banks, mutualist organizations, or NGOs implementing microcredit programs and which foster micro-entrepreneurship or funding income-generating activities, in rural or urban areas.
Applicant MFIs must:
- have been in operation for at least one year. The Revolving Credit Fund program mainly targets young MFIs, whose growth has been limited due to lack of loan funds.
- have an interesting and detailed project.
- be situated in the zone determined by the RCF.
MFIs that satisfy the above three conditions are invited to fill in the application form at the following address: http://www.planetfinance.org/rcs/PlanetFinance/Site/Web/New_Site/Include/Inc_All/Fcr_Appel/index.jsp or by contacting us at fcr@planetfinance.org
Sincerely,
PlaNet Finance,
www.planetfinance.org
Fecha - 19-10-02
Nombre: Mary Rogier
Email: mrogier@ncclf.org
Comentarios: Please share the following job announcement
Professional Opportunity at the Northern California Community Loan Fund
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
October, 2002
Summary
The Development Director is responsible for planning and implementing NCCLF’s annual effort to:
· raise operating support from foundations, corporations and individuals;
· expand NCCLF's total lending capital (through both investments and grants); and
· maintain and increase NCCLF’s public visibility.
The Development Director’s major responsibility is to develop, coordinate and implement annual and long-range plans for resource development including both capital and operating support. At this stage in NCCLF’s growth, the Development Director will be asked to focus on expanding our individual donor campaign, including spearheading an active volunteer solicitation effort and coordinating one to two small annual fundraising events. To build public awareness of NCCLF’s mission and services, the Development Director coordinates the production of a newsletter, annual report and other marketing materials. S/he also oversees the maintenance of NCCLF’s database information management system for donors and investors.
The Development Director is part of NCCLF’s management team and manages the activities of the Board of Directors’ Development Committee. The Development Director supervises one staffperson and hires and supervises the work of writers, photographers, designers, event planners, and other contractors as needed.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced and resourceful development professional who is highly organized, motivated, and people-oriented, with a high level of communication skills and creativity. Expertise with grantwriting, individual donor development and major gift campaigns is especially desirable. Desired qualifications include:
· At least three years experience in development or related position.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Successful track record in fundraising for a nonprofit organization, including individual donor and major gift campaigns as well as successful experience in foundation and corporate fundraising.
· Ability to produce grants and reports on schedule.
· Excellent planning, organizational skills; ability to work as a team player in a busy and friendly cooperative environment.
· Expertise with word processing, database and spreadsheet software, including donor database management and report production.
· Initiative, enthusiasm and interest in community development and services for low-income communities
Compensation and other information: NCCLF offers a competitive salary based on experience, plus an excellent benefits package including health, dental and retirement benefits. Position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with occasional evening or weekend hours required. Position open until filled. NCCLF is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks to maintain a diverse staff.
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to: Northern California Community Loan Fund. Attn: DD Search, 870 Market Street, Suite 677, San Francisco, CA 94102 OR fax to 415-392-8216 OR email to info@ncclf.org
The Northern California Community Loan Fund is a nonprofit community development lender and technical assistance provider dedicated to strengthening the economic base of low income and minority communities across northern California. Created in 1987 by socially concerned investors, NCCLF provides loans and technical expertise to nonprofit community-based organizations working to revitalize low income communities. Since inception, NCCLF has committed nearly $24 million to 169 projects and has helped nonprofits build hundreds of affordable housing units, create new jobs, and strengthen organizational and financial stability. Based in San Francisco, NCCLF has a revolving loan fund of nearly $12 million, a $1.1 million operating budget, a staff of eleven, an active volunteer Board of Directors, and over 150 individual, foundation, religious, and corporate investors. Please see our website at www.ncclf.org for more information.
Mary A. Rogier, President
Northern California Community Loan Fund
870 Market St Suite 677
San Francisco, CA 94102
Fecha - 19-10-02
Nombre: david whitefield
Email: dwhitefi@ucalgary.ca
Comentarios: Last months, a Carelton University/Health Canada report
warned about the dangers to users' health of excessive use
of electronic mail and similar means of communication.
It is for users and providers to decide how damages will be avoided.
Fecha - 16-10-02
Nombre: William Myers
Email: WMyers@alternatives.org
Comentarios: Job Position, NYC
Sender: peterbray@mindspring.com
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Application deadline: October 15, 2002
The New York City Financial Network Action Consortium (NYCfNAC) is a nonprofit
organization located in Brooklyn, New York that promotes low-income residents
of New York City gaining access to affordable financial services and credit
through the development of stronger community development credit unions. We
are seeking an experienced Business Loan Officer to develop and implement a
small business lending program on behalf of the city’s leading community
development credit unions.
NYCfNAC was formed in 1999 to address the capacity needs of its participating
credit unions and generate vital economies of scale. Specifically, NYCfNAC
provides operational, technical and financial assistance to assist their
development of new products and services, expansion of branch operations,
acquisition of technology, and marketing to the city’s large underserved,
low-income population. The creation of a shared branch network is in
progress.
The Business Loan Officer will coordinate and develop a joint lending
operation among NYCfNAC’s participating credit unions to enable them to better
serve the credit needs of small businesses within their communities. The
Centralized Lending Program will promote their sharing of large loans and
effective use of SBA loan guarantees. The Business Loan Officer may assist
NYCfNAC to extend this “back office” arrangement to other products and
services as part of the establishment of a credit union service organization
(CUSO).
Primary responsibilities:
· Identifying specific loan products, their underwriting criteria and pricing
· Developing proper procedures and processes for underwriting loans
· Developing effective marketing strategies
· Training credit union staff to enhance their participation and support
· Performing credit analysis and packaging loans referred by credit unions or
others
· Preparing detailed written loan reviews and managing approval process
· Negotiating loan structure and issuing commitment letters
· Maintaining accurate and complete loan files
· Coordinating with legal counsel
· Overseeing loan closings, loan disbursement and post-closing follow up
· Managing expectations of participating credit unions
Qualifications:
· Minimum 5-years experience with small business lending in an increasingly
responsible position
· Strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills and attention to
detail
· Knowledge of community development finance field
· Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team
· Effective oral and written communication skills
· Computer literacy
· Ability to work cooperatively with community-based organizations, banks,
public agencies and individuals from various economic/cultural backgrounds
· Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are preferred but not required
· B.A. degree
Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience; benefits include vacation;
medical and dental; 403(b) retirement plan
To apply: Submit a letter of introduction, resume and salary
history/requirements to:
Peter L. Bray
Executive Director
NYCfNAC
175 Remsen Street, Suite 350
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Email: peterbray@mindspring.com
Fax (718) 260-0085
Fecha - 16-10-02
Nombre: Sylvia J. Rosales-Fike
Email: rofike@ix.netcom.com
Comentarios: Job announcement in California
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Business Development Manager
The New America Foundation (New America) is an asset-building community
foundation founded in 1999 serving the economic development needs of
low-income new Americans in the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Area. New America
offers a unique model that gives new Americans (new citizens, immigrants and
refugees) a way to build assets by integrating their cultural roots and
building a commitment to their community. Our programs combine business
incubation, savings incentives, access to capital and community development
and are currently serving Latinos and Asian/Vietnamese microentrepreneurs.
Our administrative offices are located in Berkeley, California.
We are currently accepting applications for a full-time Business Development
Manager to lead our Business Venture Broker program. This new position will
lead the development and implementation of strategic business initiatives to
help participants access markets and business opportunities. This position
reports to the President/CEO.
Responsibilities include:
1. Development of special initiatives in partnership with community economic
development departments of Bay Area city governments that may offer new
business opportunities to our program participants;
2. Working with local business associations, farmers markets, flea markets,
local fairs, and other similar organizations and create business
opportunities for our program microentrepreneurs;
3. Establishment of relations with established business owners, community
colleges, and other institutions for the purpose of recruitment of business
coaches for our program participants;
4. Coordination of assignments of business coaches to individual program
participants and tracks progress towards established goals;
5. Assisting with fundraising including relations with funders and proposal
writing;
6. Tracking data relevant to program evaluation and production of required
reports for internal and external purposes;
7. Other administration and program related duties as needed.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Master in Business Administration or any equivalent discipline. Minimum of 5
years of demonstrated experience in business development for urban
communities. Previous work with multicultural, immigrant communities is a
plus.
Other:
· Business management, marketing and sales experience a plus.
· Strong analytical skills: experience in concept and product development a
plus.
· High energy. Passion for nonprofit microbusiness/economic development
field.
· A networker, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Team
player.
· Strong computer skills.
· Excellent business writing skills.
· Knowledge of Spanish or Vietnamese/other Asian language a plus.
Compensation: $45K to early 50’s DOE, plus benefits. Wonderful work
environment. The New America Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
TO APPLY: Please send cover letter with resume and salary requirements to:
jmerrill@anewamerica.org or by mail to Search Committee for Business
Developer, The New America Foundation, 2974 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA
94703 or fax to 510/540-7786. Other ways to contact poster:
V: 510-540-7785, x302 ; F: 510-540-7786.
Fecha - 11-10-02
Nombre: Pdforum
Comentarios: Vacancy Notice
Project Manager
Evaluation and Assessment of Mine Action
The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) is a
foundation promoting international cooperation in the field of mine action.
The Centre works in partnership with the United Nations, Governments,
Non-Governmental Organizations and all other groups active in the mine
action sector. It aims to provide advice and assistance to all its partners,
by providing a facility for the objective and impartial evaluation of mine
action programmes, and the assessment of problem areas affecting the setting
up of programmes for all facets of mine action (mine risk reduction,
minefield survey and clearance, victim assistance, stockpile destruction and
advocacy).
The GICHD now needs to hire a specialist to oversee the evaluation and
assessment functions carried out by the Centre, and to formulate methods for
such evaluation and assessment. The successful candidate will be based in
Geneva, but will be required to travel extensively, including to mine
affected countries. She/he will work as a senior member of a
multi-disciplinary team, containing staff with field experience from many
countries.
Qualifications and skills:
* A social science degree.
* At least five years experience in the evaluation of field
operations in general development, humanitarian or disaster relief work.
* The objectiveness and integrity to carry out unbiased
evaluations and assessments.
* The capacity and flexibility to accept new concepts and
ideas, and the inventiveness to create new initiatives.
* A track record in operating in challenging environments.
* The ability to interact effectively with a wide range of
stakeholders.
* The vision to ensure that the findings and recommendations
of evaluations are effectively utilized for planning and programme purposes.
Please send applications and CV to Mr. Ian Mansfield, Operations Director, 7
bis avenue de la Paix, PO Box 1300, CH-1211 Geneva 1, Switzerland, by 31
October.
For further information please contact via:
Telephone +41 22 9061674
Fax +41 22 9061690
Email i.mansfield*gichd.ch
Visit the GICHD website at www.gichd.ch
Issued 8 Oct 02
Fecha - 09-10-02
Nombre: ACDI/VOCA
Email: amaher@acdivoca.org
Comentarios: Job Announcement: Rural Finance Consultant, Ethiopia
ACDI/VOCA, a US-based international development organization delivering technical assistance to businesses and
institutions, is recruiting for a micro-enterprise development specialist to be based in a rural area in Bahir Dar,
Ethiopia. The program will focus on partnering with local institutions to develop financial services and on- and
off-farm small business opportunities. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in
rural/micro-finance and business development service. Knowledge of basic MIS requirements for a large microfinance
institution, and USAID project management experience within Africa is required. Please forward electronic résumé/cover
letter and salary requirements to roster@acdivoca.org. No phone calls please. Only finalists will be contacted.
Fecha - 05-10-02
Nombre: pdforum@pdforum.org
Email: pdforum@pdforum.org
Comentarios: [pdforum-l] Re: Participatory Evaluation Expertise
This request from CIAT may be of interest to a number of pdforum members.
Lloyd
Dear Colleagues:
CIAT is setting up a new Institute called the Institute of Rural Innovation.
One of its purposes is to help researchers and development agencies learn
more about how innovations develop and disseminate. Monitoring, evaluation
and impact assessment are one way of learning about innovation.The W.K.
Kellogg Foundation has invited us to contribute to making an inventory of
evaluation expertise in Latin America, and we are expanding this initiative
worldwide.
I'm writing to ask for your help in locating some people and institutions
who could help us and various partners with program evaluation. We are
looking for expertise in any of the following:
1. participatory monitoring and evaluation
2. participatory learning
3. quantitative or qualititative impact assessment
4. formative evaluation
5. beneficiary assessments
6. project or program evaluation in rural or urban development, health,
education, telecommunications, natural resource management or agriculture.
Being an evaluator is more important than the sector or field.
We'd like to locate individuals with experience in any of the above types of
evaluation who could act as consultants from time to time, or who could
teach or mentor projects in the field, and whom we might bring together for
a workshop or two in the future.
Similarly we're interested in institutions with experience in any of the
above types of evaluation which might mentor field projects, or provide
capacity building in evaluation.
These could be any of the following individuals or institutions:
1. International expertise located anywhere in the world
2. Latin American expertise, either Spanish speaking or bilingual in Spanish
or English, located anywhere in Latin America
3. Expertise with specific regional capability; Central America; Andean
region; Brazil; southern cone etc.
4. Africa or Asia expertise
After we contact people and find out their interest, we will start
networking to identify how they and we can work together
If you would like to suggest anyone with relevant expertise whom we can
contact or would like your name and address to appear in the inventory,
please reply to j.ashby@cgiar.org with the contact data and if you have it,
a short description of the kinds of evaluation expertise that should be
registered.Then we'll be in touch.
Please reply to both me (j.ashby@cgiar.org) and Anna Knox (a.know@cgiar.org)
since PRGA is also in the process of establishing an expertise database to
help the program meet its growing demand for trainers and consultants in PR
and GA.
We hope this inventory will prove to be useful for you and reward any
contribution you make to it.
For further information please visit: http://www.prgaprogram.org/news.htm
Many thanks, and best regards,
Jacqueline
Jacqueline A. Ashby
Director of Research for Development and Rural Innovation
CIAT
AA 6713
Cali
Colombia
j.ashby@cgiar.org
tel: 572 445 0043
tel: 1 6650 833 6625
fax: 572 445 0073
www.ciat.cgiar.org
Fecha - 04-10-02
Nombre: Nonprofit Library
Email: nplib@JHU.EDU
Comentarios: International Philanthropy Fellows Program - Johns Hopkins Institute for Policy Studies
Johns Hopkins Institute for Policy Studies
Center for Civil Society Studies
International Philanthropy Fellows Program
Call for Applications
Academic Year 2003-2004
The Johns Hopkins Institute for Policy Studies, Center for Civil Society
Studies is pleased to announce a call for applications for the International
Fellows in Philanthropy Program for the 2003-2004 academic year. This
program based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, affords an opportunity for
advanced study, research, and training for up to eight participants each
year who are involved in studying or managing private nonprofit, or
philanthropic organizations outside of the United States, or working as NGO
liaisons in the public or commercial sectors. Fellowships, which can be an
academic year or semester, are available at both the Junior and Senior
level. Special funding is available for Fellows from East Africa.
Eligibility:
We are soliciting candidates who: 1) have demonstrated a high degree of
interest, experience, and professional competence in research, management,
or general leadership related to the voluntary, nongovernmental, nonprofit,
or philanthropic sector; or 2) nonprofit liaison officers established by
governments and multinational organizations who play a role in linking with
nonprofit organizations through project partnerships, legal reform
initiatives, and a variety of other activities.
Candidates are expected to have attained a university diploma equivalent to
the American Bachelors of Arts or Science degree and be capable of carrying
out independent research and inquiry. A high degree of English fluency is
required as demonstrated by a score of 600 or higher on the TOEFL exam.
There are no restrictions as to nationality (except that US citizens are
excluded from eligibility). Fellows are required to attend the annual
International Fellows in Philanthropy Conference prior to their fellowship
year and are strongly encouraged to participate in subsequent annual
conferences.
For more information, or to download an application, visit:
www.jhu.edu/~philfellow or contact Carol Wessner (cwessner@jhu.edu).
Fecha - 04-10-02
Nombre: Julian Liu
Email: jliu@cesr.org
Comentarios: [ESCR-NET] FW: [POPML] John Hopkins fellowship for NGO professionals who are not from the U.S.
Johns Hopkins Institute for Policy Studies
Center for Civil Society Studies
International Philanthropy Fellows Program
Call for Applications
Academic Year 2003-2004
The Johns Hopkins Institute for Policy Studies, Center for Civil Society
Studies is pleased to announce a call for applications for the
International Fellows in Philanthropy Program for the 2003-2004 academic
year. This program based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, affords an
opportunity for advanced study, research, and training for up to eight
participants each year who are involved in studying or managing private
nonprofit, or philanthropic organizations outside of the United States,
or working as NGO liaisons in the public or commercial sectors.
Fellowships, which can be an academic year or semester, are available at
both the Junior and Senior level. Special funding is available for
Fellows from East Africa.
Eligibility:
We are soliciting candidates who: 1) have demonstrated a high degree of
interest, experience, and professional competence in research,
management, or general leadership related to the voluntary,
nongovernmental, nonprofit, or philanthropic sector; or 2) nonprofit
liaison officers established by governments and multinational
organizations who play a role in linking with nonprofit organizations
through project partnerships, legal reform initiatives, and a variety of
other activities.
Candidates are expected to have attained a university diploma equivalent
to the American Bachelors of Arts or Science degree and be capable of
carrying out independent research and inquiry. A high degree of English
fluency is required as demonstrated by a score of 600 or higher on the
TOEFL exam.
There are no restrictions as to nationality (except that US citizens are
excluded from eligibility). Fellows are required to attend the annual
International Fellows in Philanthropy Conference prior to their
fellowship year and are strongly encouraged to participate in subsequent
annual conferences.
For more information, or to download an application, visit:
www.jhu.edu/~philfellow or contact Carol Wessner (cwessner@jhu.edu).
Nonprofit Library, Room 530
Institute for Policy Studies
Wyman Park Building
410-516-7167
nplib@jhu.edu
Fecha - 04-10-02
Nombre: Sharmi Sobhan
Email: ssobhan@gfusa.org
Comentarios: Devfinance: Reposting Bank Fonkoze CFO job posting
Fonkoze is Haiti's Alternative Bank for the Organized Poor. It offers
the following financial services: (1) microcredit (2) savings (3)
currency exchange (4) money transfers. Structured originally as a local
ngo, it is now in the process of spinning off its financial services to
form Haiti's first microcredit oriented commercial bank.
BANK Fonkoze S.A. (Haiti)
Job Description
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible to the Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) for all long-range financial matters and for the
establishment of company-wide financial and administrative objectives,
policies, programs, and practices that insure the company of a
continuously sound financial structure. S/He controls the flow of cash
through the organization and maintains the integrity of funds,
securities and other valuable documents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Establish and execute programs for the provision of the capital
required by the business, including negotiating the procurement of
capital and maintaining the required financial arrangements.
2. Supervise the production of the annual budget for the bank;
review, refine and implement the system for the strict control of and
adherence to the budget, and report monthly on the outcome of the budget
to the Board through the CEO.
3. Develop and implement a financial plan, including cash-flow
projections, which will enable the bank, while complying with all
regulatory requirements (liquidity, etc) to maximize its balance sheet
exposure, minimize exposure to risk and promote earnings potential to
achieve its corporate objectives and mission. The performance of the CFO
will be based on results to be measured against established targets and
set deadlines incorporated within the approved financial plan.
4. Lead the preparation of the financial statements of the bank,
including annual and quarterly financial reports and prospectuses.
5. Assess and implement improvements in the bank's accounting and
management information system:
* Study the reconciliation procedures and practices and set in
motion a mechanism for timely investigation and set off of
entries on suspense accounts
* Assess and develop an efficient reconciliation system with a
view to improving/expediting reconciliation of accounts and
strengthening internal control measures.
6. Review and implement improvements in the budgeting and planning
process at the bank.
7. Advise the CEO and the Chief Operations Officer (COO) on costing
systems and develop/establish appropriate systems for apportioning
overhead costs to the various profit/cost centers according to services
rendered.
8. Examine the corporate expenditure structure and suggest areas
where cost reduction can be made without affecting operations adversely.
9. Approve all agreements concerning financial obligations, such as
contracts for products or services and other actions requiring a
commitment of financial resources. Responsible for the financial aspects
of real estate transactions and executes bids, contracts and leases.
10. Provides insurance coverage as required.
11. Suggest measures to improve earning capacity through both
traditional sources and new avenues.
12. Review the bank treasury function and redesign/implement it as
necessary to ensure consistently adequate liquidity in day-to-day
operations as well as maintaining daily balances.
13. Ensure that all legally mandated reports, including the annual
financial statements, are produce on time and are of an acceptable
standard.
14. Develop and implement a management development plan to ensure
that the financial functions within the Department have trained and
experienced personnel to ensure orderly succession following completion
of the contract. This involves taking appropriate steps to ensure that
such trained personnel have acquired all requisite capabilities to
support the bank's financial operations, the financial accounting
reporting and controllership function and any other financial management
departments concentrated within this area. Progress in reaching
sustainability of financial and all other operations is a major goal and
therefore subject to periodic review.
15. Supervise the preparation of budget and accounting manuals.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Directly accountable to the CEO and the board of directors through the
CEO for the performance of all responsibilities related to financial
management and administration.
Provides reports on company finances as
requested by the CEO and the board of directors.
QUALIFICATIONS
* 6 - 10 years of increasingly responsible experience in
management capacities within a financial institution, especially a micro
finance institution and/or commercial bank.
* Minimum of a university degree, with a major in finance or
accounting preferred. Masters degree beneficial.
* Good communications skills and the ability to work well with
people.
* Good leadership and teamwork skills.
* Fluent in English, French, and Creole.
* Understanding of and commitment to mission and values of Bank
Fonkoze S.A.
For more information, please contact Claude B. Labossiere at
claudelabossiere@hotmail.com
www.fonkoze.org
Fecha - 04-10-02
Nombre: Ros Boyle
Email: r.boyle@cdfa.org.uk
Comentarios: job opportunities with the new UK CDFI trade association
Three exciting new posts to support the development of transformational financial services for social change in the UK
The Community Development Finance Association (CDFA) is the newly formed trade association for UK Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs). CDFIs are sustainable, independent organisations which aim to generate a ‘double bottom-line’ of social and financial returns by supplying capital and business support to financially excluded communities. We aim to build a thriving Community Development Finance sector in the UK by becoming a centre of excellence supporting the growth and development of our members. We are now seeking to appoint a team of senior executives:
Chief Executive - Salary package up to £65,000
Responsible for:
- strategy and policy development
- building capacity within the sector
- building a sustainable association
The ideal candidate will have impressive leadership and communications skills, higher level management experience, an understanding of finance and community development and a commitment to social change. Experience in organisation start-up and management, economic development/ business/ community lending will be advantageous.
Capacity Building Director- Salary package c. £35,000
Responsible for:
- developing excellent training programmes
- running our Annual Conference
- establishing our consultancy services
The successful candidate will have experience of developing and delivering training, of managing large events and will preferably have worked in CDF/ economic regeneration/ financial services. Experience in providing technical advice and consultancy and in working in or with a networking organisation would also be an advantage.
Information Director - Salary package c. £35,000
Responsible for:
- building a framework for performance and accountability
- developing CDFI sector benchmarks
- publishing the annual ‘State of Community Development Finance’ report
- information services including the CDFA website and newsletter
The right candidate must understand the issues facing CDFI’s regarding measuring their performance and will have experience of monitoring and evaluation, preferably of financial organisations, and of managing the production of publications. Work experience in CDF/ economic regeneration/ financial services would be preferable.
Interested applicants should obtain an information pack from: Selva Romero-Toledo, CDFA, 80-84 Bondway, London SW8 1SF, T: 020 7820 1282, Email: info@cdfa.org.uk Web: www.cdfa.org.uk
Closing date for applications: 25 October 2002
Fecha - 01-10-02
Nombre: Tanya Stergiou
Email: stergiou9@hotmail.com
Comentarios: Program Manager - Mexico
Job: Program Manager - Mexico
Posted by: Human Resources HRREC@chfhq.org
Organization Name: CHF International
Job title: Program Manager, Mexico
Place of Assignment: Mexico
Job Description: The CHF Mexico Program Manager will be based in Nuevo Laredo and responsible for assisting in the strengthening of the new office for the HILP in this US-Mexico border city and the rapid expansion of CHF development finance activities to neighboring cities. The Program Manager will conduct feasibility assessments in other cities in Mexico, develop financial projections and set goals for the program, create and execute budgets, oversee daily operations of the new office, and manage a small staff. The Program Manager will assist initially and later assume responsibility for developing private sector collaborations including multinational corporations and construction sector businesses, and key relationships with community leaders. The Program Manager will be responsible for submitting regular reports to the office in Juárez related to the loan portfolio, accounting and programmatic issues.
The Program Manager will be trained at the CHF/Mexico office in Ciudad Juárez and will familiarize him/herself with the procedures and policies.
Reporting: This position reports to the CHF Country Director for Mexico, but will coordinate closely with CHF Headquarters.
Qualifications and skills Required:
Five to 15 years work experience in the development sector, three years minimum in Latin America. Three to five years experience in the development and implementation of micro-finance programs required. Experience in low income housing and/or housing micro-finance strongly preferred. Program development experience a plus. Candidate must be able to move freely between Mexico and the US on a regular basis. Fluency in English and Spanish an absolute requirement. CHF does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic, including, race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, or citizenship. We welcome and encourage candidates of all nationalities to apply.
Starting Date: ASAP
Deadline for submission of applications: November 1, 2002
Submit your applications to: Human Resources
Applications must be emailed to: hrrec@chfhq.org
Instructions to applicants:
Excellent benefits package and competitive salary offered. Interested and qualified applicants need to send a resume with a cover letter detailing available start date and salary history/requirements to hrrec@chfhq.org. Resumes must be received by Nov. 1, 2002.
Please mention clearly in your job application letter that you learned of this job opportunity through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of its website - www.devjobsmail.com. Thanks.
Fecha - 30-09-02
Nombre: Chris YH Kim
Comentarios: Looking for creative and talented managers and producers
who can work and earn on a part time basis
World Server Network TV (WSN TV) is a global education, entertainment and media organization. Our goals are to bring low-cost higher education and entertainment to the worldwide population, and to promote the spread of broadband internet access that will make it possible to achieve those goals.
Would you like to work in teams to develop online business, produce videos, television shows, and wide range of multimedia content on a part-time basis in an online environment? Are you interested in part-ownership of an innovative, forward-looking company?
Would you like to recruit and manage networks of thousands of talented, highly-motivated, creative individuals?
We are looking for creative, highly motivated an Executives, Managers, Exective Producers, and Members who either wish to design, develop and publish multimedia content in your areas of specialisation in the team of WSNTV100, or to teach in our newly opened WSN100 University at http://wsn100university.com on a part-time basis from home and on a profit-sharing basis.
More information is available by clicking the links below:
Information for Prospective Members at http://wsntv100.com/memberinfo.htm
our Ph,D/MBA curriculum and reward at http://wsntv100.com/reward.htm,
our co-ownership opportunities at http://wsntv100.com/wsntvemp.htm and.
Evaluation Methodology at http://wsntv100.com/evaluation.htm.
Should you have specific questions about WSNTV or what your role with us could be, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@wsntv100.com.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes
Chris YH Kim,, Chairman
WSNTV 100 Inc.
http://wsntv100.com
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Fecha - 28-09-02
Nombre: Laurie Hayley
Email: vrc@pdforum.org.
Comentarios: Part-time Job Opportunity as VRC Researcher!
Part-time Job Opportunity at the PD Forum!
A part-time position is available at the Participatory Development (PD) Forum
to enhance its Virtual Resource Centre (VRC). This is an exciting
opportunity to take part in the development of a useful electronic resource,
help in the growth of a cutting edge NGO, and will provide you with the
opportunity to network with PD practitioners, academics and researchers.
What is the VRC?
The VRC is a user-friendly consolidated body of current resources to draw
upon in order to enhance people's understanding and practice of
participation. The VRC is a compilation of electronic postings authored by PD
colleagues all over the world.
Job Description:
- Research current activities related to PD on the Internet and upload
appropriate documentation to the VRC.
- Assist in the marketing, growth and development of the VRC. This will
include:
-Communicating with organizations dedicated to participation.
-Meeting with the Project Manager, VRC Committee and web page technician
on potential ways to enhance the VRC.
- 10-15 hours per week @ $12/hour
- Flexible hours
Job Requirements:
- Interest and familiarity with participation and development.
- Basic HTML knowledge and comfort working with web sites.
- Internet research skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Flexibility and ability to work as part of a team.
- Language skills an asset.
- Some international experience an asset.
- Must be residing within the Ottawa-Gatineau area.
For more information, please visit our website at:
http://www.pdforum.org/vrc; or E-mail Laurie Hayley at: vrc@pdforum.org.
Resumes MUST be received by FRIDAY OCTOBER 4, 2002 at 4:30 pm.
Please send your resume attention to:
Laurie Hayley
Project Manager
Participatory Development Forum
1404 Scott Street
PO Box 3000, Station C
Ottawa, ON K1Y 4M8
Tel: (613) 792-1006
Fax: (613) 792-1206
E-mail: vrc@pdforum.org
Fecha - 24-09-02
Nombre: Nonprofit Library
Email: nplib@jhu.edu
Comentarios: Martes, Septiembre 24, 2002 7:42 pm
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Asunto Johns Hopkins Institute for Policy Studies - International Philanthropy Fellows Program
Johns Hopkins Institute for Policy Studies
Center for Civil Society Studies
International Philanthropy Fellows Program
Call for Applications
Academic Year 2003-2004
The Johns Hopkins Institute for Policy Studies, Center for Civil Society
Studies is pleased to announce a call for applications for the International
Fellows in Philanthropy Program for the 2003-2004 academic year. This
program based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, affords an opportunity for
advanced study, research, and training for up to eight participants each
year who are involved in studying or managing private nonprofit, or
philanthropic organizations outside of the United States, or working as NGO
liaisons in the public or commercial sectors. Fellowships, which can be an
academic year or semester, are available at both the Junior and Senior
level. Special funding is available for Fellows from East Africa.
Eligibility:
We are soliciting candidates who: 1) have demonstrated a high degree of
interest, experience, and professional competence in research, management,
or general leadership related to the voluntary, nongovernmental, nonprofit,
or philanthropic sector; or 2) nonprofit liaison officers established by
governments and multinational organizations who play a role in linking with
nonprofit organizations through project partnerships, legal reform
initiatives, and a variety of other activities.
Candidates are expected to have attained a university diploma equivalent to
the American Bachelors of Arts or Science degree and be capable of carrying
out independent research and inquiry. A high degree of English fluency is
required as demonstrated by a score of 600 or higher on the TOEFL exam.
There are no restrictions as to nationality (except that US citizens are
excluded from eligibility). Fellows are required to attend the annual
International Fellows in Philanthropy Conference prior to their fellowship
year and are strongly encouraged to participate in subsequent annual
conferences.
For more information, or to download an application, visit:
www.jhu.edu/~philfellow or contact Carol Wessner (cwessner@jhu.edu).
Fecha - 22-09-02
Nombre: Carlos Ortiz de Zárate
Email: agora@gecel.e.telefonica.net
Comentarios: Mario, cuando empezaba a leer tu mensaje tenía la impresión que te estabas refiriémdome a Agora. Es caótica, imperfecta, modesta... Pero es una tenaz presencia, un aferramiento, simplemente porque no podemos parar el mundo, tenemos que viajar con él. Si tú estás aquí y yo estoy aquí, ¿por qué no ocupamos las energias que destinamos a la autoflagelación. Te aseguro que lo estaba haciendo cuando he recibido tu mail y nos dedicamos a descubrir cómo unimos mejor nuestros esfuerzos
Fecha - 22-09-02
Nombre: MARIO FRIEIRO-POMBO
Email: mariofrieiro@hotmail.com
Comentarios: Hace tiempo ya que disfruto con vuestro sitio.
Nuestro sitio representa un esfuerzo fallido "a priori" de "iluminación en un universo caótico".
Un país de habla hispana en proceso de involución comparativa a nivel universal.
Estamos incluyendo vuestro sitio entre nuestros Vínculos
Les felicito y les envío un cordial saludo
MARIO FRIEIRO-POMBO
Fecha - 21-09-02
Nombre: Luis Miguel Arias
Email: luismarias@lamolina.edu.pe
Comentarios: Estamos en la universidad entrando en conversaciones para plantear la
digitalizacion de un conjunto de cursos que se brindan a la comunidad
y que son muy bien recibidos desde cursos especificamente
administrativos a otros que abordan temas de produccion y crianza de
animales. La intencion es ofrecer estos cursos de formacion en
formato digital
espero que la cosa vaya avanzando y les informare con detalle
Luis Miguel Arias
Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina
Fecha - 20-09-02
Nombre: Alec Gershberg
Email: GERSH@newschool.edu
Comentarios: job opening for assistant professor of quantitative methods
Assistant Professor/Quantitative Methods and Applied Statistics
The Robert J. Milano Graduate School of Management and Urban Policy, a division of New School University, seeks to hire an Assistant Professor effective Fall 2003. Scholars from any field or discipline are welcome. The successful candidate will fit well in at least one of the Milano School's six programs and be able to teach introductory and advanced quantitative and research methods to students in all programs: Urban Policy Analysis and Management; Nonprofit Management; Health Services Management and Policy; Human Resources Management; Organizational Change Management; and Public and Urban Policy (Ph.D.). The successful candidate will show promise as an excellent teacher, dedicated student mentor, and a scholar with a strong commitment to research using statistical and quantitative methods and their application to substantive management and/or policy issues. Expertise in other research methods (e.g., survey design, non-parametric statistics, interviewing skills) is desirable but not required.
New School University, located in Greenwich Village in New York City, is an innovative educational institution founded in 1910 as a haven for intellectual freedom. Education and research at New School University are guided by the linkage between theory and practice, and members of the University community are committed to working toward creating a more equitable world.
Some teaching experience is preferred, and normally the Ph.D. should be in hand by the date of appointment. Applicants should submit a signed letter of application; curriculum vita; evidence of teaching performance (if available); representative published research, working papers, or a dissertation chapter; a statement of research interests; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references. Applicants should also arrange for letters of support to be sent directly by the references. Consideration of applications is on-going and will continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by December 3, 2002. Preliminary interviews will be held at the APPAM meetings in Dallas; the ACSP meetings in Baltimore, and the ASSA/AEA meetings in Washington, DC.
Send materials to Alec I. Gershberg, Methods Search Committee Chair, Milano Graduate School, New School University, 72 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011 or via email to Stefanie Fail, Assistant to the Associate Dean, at fails@newschool.edu.
New School University, as well as its individual academic divisions, is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs, including employment and promotion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical disabilities, veteran or marital status.
Alec Ian Gershberg
Associate Professor
Robert J. Milano Graduate School
of Management & Urban Policy
New School University
72 Fifth Avenue, 5th floor
New York, NY 10011
Ph: (212) 229.5311 x 1412
Fax: (212) 229.5404
gersh@newschool.edu
http://www.newschool.edu/milano/alec/Alec.htm
Fecha - 15-09-02
Nombre: Carlos Ortiz de Zárate
Email: agora@gecel.e.telefonica.net
Comentarios: Queridos colisteros; cuatro noticias interesantes: 1) nos hemos integrado al proyecto: SKILL SHORTAGE e.learning @LIS CALL 2002, 2) Realizaremos un happening ciudadano en Sinaloa, México, en la primera quincena de noviembre, 3) estamos negociando un acuerdo entre las Universidades de Las Palmas, Lleida, País Vasco, Autónoma de Sinaloa y dos universidades más latinoamericanas, una, supongo que Matanzas y la otra, no lo sé aún, para, crear una red temática sobre gobernanza local en Europa, África y Latinoamérica, en el marco de Intercampus, 4) en los próximos días, tendremos una reunión, en París, con las viejas “glorias” del Grupo de Estudios Comparados, para: perfilar nuestra edición: Interculturalidad/Identidad y nuestro proyecto de crear un marco virtual de biblioteca, investigación, debate y docencia de un diploma común de postgrado.
Parece que, de pronto, hubieran sonado campanadas de convergencias, La Universidad de Florencia y el gobierno Autónomo de Toscana, que son los autores del proyecto mencionado en (1), nos han invitado para participar en la creación, junto a un nutrido grupo de universidades, organizaciones con fines no lucrativo, empresas medianas y pequeñas y otros actores de América Latina y de Europa, que se propone crear r un marco virtual, apoyado en algunas acciones presenciales, para un planteamiento intercultural, interdisciplinario y pragmático de las demandas de la cotidianidad, que, abra nuevas perspectivas profesionales, nuevas utilizaciones de recursos, nuevas formas de organización, nuevos recursos y nuevos objetivos de un proyecto de desarrollo ciudadano. Nuestra candidatura como socios ha sido ya aceptada por el consorcio, como puede verse en: http://www.edscuola.it/archivio/lre/alis/index.htm. Ahora tenemos que participar, lo más activamente posible, en el avance en la búsqueda de estrategias para lograr un funcionamiento pragmático del consorcio, así como en el cumplimiento de nuestros objetivos: creación de una biblioteca virtual, que ayude a preparar perfiles de actores y de especialistas – incluido un postgrado-, en gobernanza local basada en una reestructuración de la sociedad civil, en África, Europa y Latinoamérica y que ofrezca, asimismo, un marco de información y de debate; de libre acceso.
Ahora entramos en un proceso que implica la elaboración del proyecto, que será presentado próximamente, a la convocatoria pertinente y que podría obtener, tiene, como indicaba anteriormente, un preinforme favorable una subvención aproximada a millón y medio de euros. La cantidad que podría correspondernos, visto el número de socios, sería modesta, Sin embargo, hay dos aspectos que me parecen más importantes: el reconocimiento y el pertenecimiento a un grupo con el que compartimos objetivos y en el que podemos mejorar sensiblemente las perspectivas tanto de producción como de estrategias.
El happening de Sinaloa adquiere un relieve especial. Queremos que sea una revitalización de nuestro debate virtual sobre participación ciudadano, reforzado por una serie de actividades presenciales, cuya agenda os será enviada pronto. Quisiéramos que, sobre todo los colegas mexicanos y todos los que pudieran, adhirieran al happening y (o) al debate virtual. Por el momento, como sabéis, carecemos de financiación. Sin embargo, tenemos las condiciones para realizar un e-debate, cuyos límites solamente pondremos nosotros mismos.
El acuerdo de constitución de red Intercampus de universidades está en un buen momento. En este mes tenemos que presentar un proyecto para constituir una red, entre las universidades indicadas, que se proponga el objetivo ya indicado en el consorcio previamente mencionado. Si fuera aceptada nuestra solicitud podríamos obtener unos 10.000 euros.
Finalmente, en la reunión de París, extenderemos el planteamiento anterior a otras universidades europeas, de donde provienen miembros de nuestro grupo que han mostrado interés en participar en el proyecto y que de hecho, lo han hecho, en el programa presencial de doctorado que ofrecimos en 1999-2001 y buscaremos alternativas de financiación en la Unión Europea (ALFA) y otros.
Creo que son muy buenas perspectivas; me gustaría que éstas detonaron una emergencia de autoestima al grupo y a todos nos que nos lean en esta página. Quiero terminar, aunque esté mal que yo lo mencione con la cita de la traducción del primer párrafo del artículo: “La musique dans les îles fortunés” que firmó Béatrice Didier, en el número de octubre de 1996 de la revista Europe:
La actividad cultural y artística de Las Palmas podría sorprender a quienes imaginan que Canarias no es sino un lugar que ofrece playas a los turistas. Este archipiélago que sirvió de plataforma a las expediciones de Cristóbal Colón, contempla, con razón, la posibilidad de jugar un papel activo en las relaciones internacionales. Carlos Ortiz de Zárate, profesor de la Universidad de Las Palmas, se propone hacer de su universidad, un punto de encuentro entre Europa, África y Latinoamérica y para alcanzar ese objetivo, ha organizado un coloquio y un seminario, en los que ha invitado a participar a universitarios de tres continentes, convocados para constituir el ambicioso proyecto del “Grupo de Estudios Comparados Euroafricanos y Euro latinoamericanos”. Ampliamente interdisciplinario, este seminario, que se ha celebrado durante varios meses, ha dado pruebas de éste enorme proyecto no era una quimera
Os recuerdo a quienes lo habeís solicitado, el link de nuestra lista en Red Iris, donde teneis las indicaciones para inscribiros. Os recuerdo que en nuestra página: http://www.webs.ulpgc.es/agora/ hay una buena cantidad de debates abiertos, de informaciones sobre la actualidad ciudadana, de demandas de colaboración, de preguntas, de ofertas de trabajo para el perfil que constituye nuestro objeto. Tampoco olvidéis que estáis a tiempo de proponer artículos para el primer número de nuestra revista, para el primer volumen de nuestra editorial virtual: Interculturalidad/Identidad para... todos nuestros proyectos....
Un abrazo Carlos
Fecha - 10-09-02
Nombre: amaher@acdivoca.org
Email: amaher@acdivoca.org
Comentarios: Job Announcement: Rural Finance Consultant
ACDI/VOCA, a US-based international development organization delivering technical assistance to businesses and
institutions, is recruiting for a micro-enterprise development specialist to be based in a rural area in East Africa.
The program will focus on partnering with local institutions to develop financial services and on- and off-farm small
business opportunities. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in rural/micro-finance,
micro-enterprise development and USAID project management within Africa. Please forward electronic résumé/cover letter
and salary requirements to rsavoie@acdivoca.org. No phone calls please. Only finalists will be contacted.
Fecha - 06-09-02
Nombre: Tim Hayes
Comentarios: VCDLF seeks Director of Operations to assist with Fiscal Management, Financial and Programmatic reporting, Technology management and management support to Director. Candidate must have a demonstrated knowledge of finance and lending institution's organizational issues. Candidate must possess ability to multi task while maintaining attention to details. Proficiency in various accounting and Microsoft Office Products required. Excellent writing and communication skills required. CPA or MBA preferred with a minimum of 5 years of related work experience. VCDLF@Earthlink.net
Detail Description:
Fiscal Management: Implement all the methodologies required to manage the increased volume of cash that flows in and out of the organization, under varying terms and conditions. This includes:
* Policies and Procedures: Develop, maintain and refine written policies, staff and board procedures and internal systems that effectively ensure fiscal controls, track cash flow, income and expenses, assets and liabilities, and key performance ratios as the VCDLF grows.
* Systems: Develop and manage effective systems that ensure accurate tracking and reporting, as expected under GAAP and required by the VCDLF Board of Directors.
* Fiscal / Budget Management: Prepare, propose and manage VCDLF's annual operating budget in collaboration with the ED and Treasurer; manage cash, liquidity, investment and loan portfolios, and operating accounts; supervise compliance with travel and other expense guidelines
* Audit: Manage information required for the annual independent audit and serve as liaison with auditor.
Financial and Program Reporting: Supervise all of the internal and external reporting of financial transactions and status, including to those institutions that provide funding and capital support to VCDLF. This includes:
* Internal Reports: monthly internal financial statements, budget to actual, cash flow forecasts, financial and portfolio projections, , interest earnings, tracking key ratios, trends and other performance monitoring, and interpreting the annual audit results to senior management and the Board of Directors
* Analysis and Performance: Meet financial objectives by maintaining financial controls and analyzing financial results while ensuring that all funds are appropriately safeguarded and administered; help evaluate new program and product ideas for financial results recommends financial and recommend strategies to improve overall financial performance.
* Systems: Develop and refine information systems, including loan servicing systems, loan portfolio information, capital tracking, and overall database systems.
* External Reporting and Relationships: Dealing with staff, board members, investors, auditors, funders, investors, outside public accounting, legal, bank and other professionals.
* Funder Reporting: Ensure compliance with various funder reporting requirements - including foundation, corporate and government grants, and bank investments; manage contract-billing process with governmental organizations or other partners; and maintain database of funders, including scheduled interest and principal payments.
Management Support to ED: Provide support in the Executive Director's myriad of other administrative duties. This includes:
* Organizational Management: Assist with supervision of administrative personnel, both within the office and under professional services contracts; supervise bids and contracts with consultants; manage space, facilities, vendors, equipment, technology, and furnishings; administers and monitors insurance coverage; assist with strategic and business planning.
* Fundraising and Resource Development: Help develop proposals for funding, including operations, equity capital and debt capital; support contact with prospective and current funders (meetings, phone calls, reports); advise the ED in the development, evaluation and negotiation of new investment and debt agreements.
Board and Committee support: Helping the Executive Director support the work of the board by preparing and circulating agendas, compiling minutes, developing and circulating reports and other handout materials, carrying out follow-up activity after board meetings, and providing direct committee support to the Personnel, Finance, Audit and Governance committees.
Required or Desired Skills:
* Demonstrated knowledge of finance and organizational issues of nonprofit organizations
* Excellent organizational capacity, multi-tasking skills and attention to detail
* Excellent writing
* Computer proficiency, particularly in accounting and databases
* Creativity and responsiveness in communication and reporting
Timothy S. Hayes
Virginia Community Development Loan Fund
1624 Hull Street
Richmond, Virginia 23224
Phone 804-233-2014
Fax 804-233-2158
email: vcdlf@earthlink.net
web page: www.vcdlf.org
Fecha - 20-08-02
Nombre: jobs@devnetjobs.org
Email: jobs@devnetjobs.org
Comentarios: More International Development Jobs
Dear Colleagues,
For those among you looking for jobs opportunities in the International
Environment and Development sector will find the website
http://www.DevNetJobs.org run by a group of development professionals to be of
great help.
The website provides free access to scores of new job vacancies in the
Environment and International Development sector for all levels of
professionals. At the moment, there are 80 or so valid jobs still posted on the
website of www.DevNetJobs.org
It runs a free weekly mailing list of over 18500 members to provide latest job
updates through email. The list could be subscribed by sending a blank email to
developmentjobs-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or writing to jobs@devnetjobs.org
Hope this informtion is helpful.
Best,
Jessica Matthews
DevNetJobs.org
Fecha - 09-08-02
Nombre: Susannah Pinckney
Email: spinckney@weidemannassoc.com
Comentarios: Devfinance: Recruitment Consultants for Microfinance in Nigeria
Weidemann Associates, Inc., an international development consulting firm
based in Arlington, VA (website: http://www.weidemann.org) is recruiting
financial specialists for long-term and short-term assignments related to an
upcoming USAID-funded microfinance capacity-building project in Nigeria.
The positions require an MBA or similar degree, and 5 to 10 years experience
in one or more of the following areas:
· microfinance and/or banking;
· micro, small and/or medium enterprise development;
· financial sector policy development.
In addition, strong candidates will have:
· Lived in Nigeria or similar countries;
· Achieved results under challenging conditions;
· Worked with USAID and/or other donors
If you meet these qualifications and are interested in being proposed for a
consultancy, please send your resume to: employment@weidemannassoc.com and
in the subject line please note: Nigeria Microfinance. Or you may fax your
resume to: Recruitment-Nigeria, 703-525-6169. Closing Date: August 15, 2002.
No phone calls, please.
Fecha - 09-08-02
Nombre: Faruq Faisel
Email: ffaisel@sapcanada.org
Comentarios: Job Opening: Fundraising Coordinator
Position Open - South Asia Partnership Canada
Fundraising Coordinator
(Ref. FC)
Position Type: 7 Month Contract - Full time, September 2002 to March 2003
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Application Deadline: August 7, 2002
______________________________________________________________________
South Asia Partnership Canada is looking for a Fundraising Coordinator to
lead the implementation of its strategy to attract funds from non-government
sources in support of its program of public engagement in Canada and
strengthening its development partners overseas.
Overview
SAP Canada is a forum in Canada on South Asian human development issues,
with a membership of other NGOs and a broad constituency of civil society
organizations in Canada. It is a member of SAP International, which serves
a network of SAP organizations in five countries of South Asia.
South Asia Partnership Canada is undertaking a fundraising strategy for the
first time in its nearly 20-year history. As a membership organization,
composed of non-profit, charitable agencies, SAP Canada intends to be
selective in its fundraising initiatives. It will build on its current body
of programming in Canada and with partners in South Asia and gradually
extend its reach of programs and resources to pursue new ideas. Most of SAP
Canada's support to date has come generously from the Canadian International
Development Agency (CIDA), and SAP Canada has determined that this support
needs to be balanced from other sources. SAP Canada plans to examine other
organizations, foundations, and elements of the public for new support and
programming relationships.
This new position will be initially for a seven-month plus period, to be
extended according to the circumstances at the time. The Fundraising
Coordinator will report to the Executive Director and work with other
program and financial staff to pursue approaches in various sectors.
Responsibilities
The Fundraising Coordinator will:
§ Research and develop funding approaches to foundations, corporations, and
selected elements of the public; guide and lead SAP Canada in these
approaches
§ Develop Proposals: Work with other staff and partners to develop funding
proposals; advise on content and approach; write and edit
§ Develop basic and specialized materials to present SAP Canada and its
programming to other organizations, institutions and the pubic
§ Advise and assist on other fundraising initiatives, such as event
organization, building an endowment through major gift program.
Requirements
§ Experience in fundraising activities for the non-profit sector,
particularly for international development and public engagement activities
§ Demonstrated ability in developing and writing proposals for
non-governmental institutions and foundations
§ Knowledge of the foundation and corporate-giving sectors in Canada;
ability to research sources and develop working relationships with other
organizations and institutions
§ Writing and communication skills for work in this arena
§ Experience to advise on, and to participate in the development of, basic
and specialized communication materials for the organization
§ Ability to pursue initiatives on own and to work in a team environment on
specific actions
§ Willingness to work to targets and deliverables
§ Experience working with various suppliers
§ Experience working with the media considered an asset
§ Strong interpersonal & organizational skills
Candidates must be Canadian citizens or be permanent residents (eligible to
work in Canada).
Candidates: Please identify clearly the specific job title and reference
when submitting your application, which will consist of your resume with a
covering letter of interest and experience/skills relevance and three
references. Please send them by August 7, 2002 to:
Selection Committee (Ref: FC)
SAP Canada
1 Nicholas Street, Suite 200
Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7
FAX: (613) 241-1129
Email: selectioncommittee@sapcanada.org
ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED
Fecha - 09-08-02
Nombre: Vanessa Dover
Email: vdover@ccsj.org
Comentarios: Seeking coordinator to manage financial education program
Catholic Charities of San Jose is looking for a project coordinator to run its sucessfull Investing for All program. This new program teaches young adults about the stock market, mutual funds and retirement savings products.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about working with low-income individuals to build economic self-sufficiency. Ideally we are looking for candidates with experience in one ro more of the following areas :
- in financial products, economics or business
- developing and delivering training materials
- project management
The job description is attached. It is a full time non-exempt position. If you or someone you know is interested in the position please ask them to send a resume with a cover letter to me by August 12.
I would be happy to answer any questions before then by email or telephone.
Vanessa
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Position: Project Coordinator
Division: Economic Development Division FTE: 1.0
Program/Dept. Financial Education - 549 Merrill Lynch Location: Zanker
Supervisor: Director of Employment & Financial Education
POSITION SUMMARY:
To develop, maintain & operate all aspects of the Investing for All program in accordance with funding specifications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prepare course content and instructional materials
2. Order and purchase all program materials
3. Conduct professional outreach to Merrill Lynch and other financials institutions to recruit a pool of volunteer instructors, speakers & presenters to teach monthly investment seminars and to provide advice on program planning and development.
4. Conduct volunteer recruitment, orientation and recognition in coordination with the agency's volunteer program
5. Publish informational article in agency's " Voices of Hope' newsletter and other appropriate publications on Investing for All.
6. Provide program liaison with and regular reporting to Merrill Lynch representatives at both national and local levels; attend meetings as necessary.
7. Perform regular client testing and assessment activities
8. Conduct graduation ceremonies for successful investors.
9. Publicize the Investing for all program to all eligible IDA participants; enroll, case manage and maintain cases for clients
10. Prepare and conduct informational workshops about the Investing for All program at local and national conferences
11. Distribute the Investing for All curriculum to all interested IDA practitioners.
12. Seek additional funding and volunteer support for financial education programs.
SUMMARY OF OTHER JOB DUTIES:
1. Actively participate in events in the Economic Development Division
2. Attend agency-wide meetings as required
3. Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support specific division needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
(Equivalent education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job may be considered.)
Education:
BA in Economics, Business administration, Finance or other related field (s)
Experience:
1. 3 years' experience in finance or teaching/training of economic or finance related subjects
2. 2 years' experience of project management
3. 1 year's experience working cross culturally with very low-income persons
Required knowledge, skills & abilities:
· Strong project planning, facilitation and interpersonal skills
· Excellent cross cultural and personal skills
· Thorough knowledge of investment resources/services and financial options for low-income persons in Santa Clara County
· Ability to develop, implement and monitor program budgets
· Proficient in word processing and spreadsheets
· Clear concise written skills and proven writing abilities
· Clear, concise verbal/presentation skills; familiarity with public speaking and other outreach practices
· Self-starter, high energy. Desire to succeed in chosen career path and demonstrated ambition to develop career
· Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior management, peers and volunteers.
Physical Requirements:
Extensive use of computers and telephone
Sitting at desk for extended periods of time
Driving
Working Conditions:
Hours and other conditions:
40 hours per week, non-exempt, some evenings and weekend work required.
This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. Because of a need to remain responsive to the needs of our clients and our Agency's operations, responsibilities may be modified at any time.
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Vanessa Dover
Director of Financial Education Services
Catholic Charities
2625 Zanker Road, Suite 201
San Jose, CA 95134-2107
Phone: 408-325-5223
Fax: 408-944-0347
Email: vdover@ccsj.org
Fecha - 30-07-02
Nombre: William Myers
Email: WMyers@alternatives.org
Comentarios: Job Announcement: Chicago South Side CDCU
Credit Union Manager/CEO
Full-time, paid manager/CEO sought for start-up, low-income
designated community development credit union on Chicago's south
side. Salary is 50k+, depending on experience, plus benefits. As a result
of successful fund-raising, CEO's salary and benefits are guaranteed for
three years. The South Side CDCU is in the final stages of formation.
Opening is expected between October, 2002 and January, 2003.
We seek an experienced person with excellent backroom processing
skills and the ability to implement and manage a range of services and
products in the first year. Our 500-page business plan calls for an
immediate and viable alternative to check-cashers, predatory lenders and
the inaccessibility of banks for low-income people. Our 11-member
proposed Board is both highly qualified and fully representative of the
neighborhoods to be served. Our effort is supported by over 30
community organizations, 8 elected officials, over 1,000 pledgees and
members of the local media. Plentiful commitments for multi-year grants,
secondary capital and non-member deposits ensure a strong start.
Forward resume w/references ASAP to
Al Hofeld,
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
111 W. Jackson, #300, Chicago, IL,
60604, 312-341-1041
ahofeld@lafchicago.org
or Terrance Miller,
Woodlawn Development Associates
1312 E. 62nd Street, Chicago, IL 60637
773-667-0873
Terrancemiller99@hotmail.com
inquiries welcome
Fecha - 23-07-02
Nombre: Patty Grossman
Email: pattygrossman@attbi.com
Comentarios: Portland position
Hi Bill;
Could we post this on the comm dev banking listserv?
Executive Director sought for Northwest Housing Alternatives, Inc.
a 20-year-old, 1,200 unit CDC in the Portland metro area with housing units
throughout Oregon.
The position will oversee asset and property management of units at 76
sites, a shelter for homeless families, and a land trust. The Director is
also responsible for developing new affordable and special needs housing,
and participating in state and local government advocacy.
NHA seeks an innovative, diplomatic person w/ strong oral and written
communications skills and proven leadership ability. Director will be
responsible for a staff of 20. The job requires developing good community
relations. Nonprofit or community development and fund raising experience
preferred. Excellent salary and benefits.
We are looking for a long term commitment to lead NHA.
Submit a detailed cover letter, resume and three references by Aug 9th to:
NHA Executive Search Committee
c/o TACS
1903 SE Ankeny
Portland, OR 97214
No phone calls please
Patty Grossman
Patty Grossman Consulting, Inc.
6527 49th Ave NE
Seattle WA 98115-7732
Voice: 206-527-8668
Fax: 206-527-4544
pattygrossman@alum.mit.edu
Fecha - 19-07-02
Nombre: Faruq Faisel
Email: ffaisel@sapcanada.org
Comentarios: Communication Officer Position Open at SAP Canada
Position Open - South Asia Partnership Canada
Communications Officer
(Ref. CO)
Position Type: 7+ Months Contract - Full time, August 2002 to March 2003
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Application Deadline: August 2, 2002
____________________________________________________________________________
__
South Asia Partnership Canada is looking for a Communications Officer to
manage and grow its information activities on an initial term employment
basis.
Overview
SAP Canada is a forum in Canada on South Asian human development issues. It
has a membership of other NGOs and a broad constituency of civil society
organizations in Canada and is a member of SAP International, which serves a
network of SAP organizations in five countries of South Asia. Part of its
mandate is to provide substantive issue information and analysis, in various
forms, to its constituency in Canada. The Communications Officer will work
under the general supervision of the Executive Director and in cooperation
with the Program Managers, in particular the Canadian Program Manager, to
provide this information in timely and effective ways.
Responsibilities
The Communications Officer will:
· Manage a growing SAP Canada website, building its content and making it a
useful and relevant source and reference for users in Canada and abroad
· Coordinate the production of regular on-line and hardcopy information from
SAP Canada's program centres to the different elements of its membership and
constituency
· Advise on the design, and participate in the maintenance, of an expanding
contacts data base for SAP Canada's outreach activities
· Assist, advise and, where assigned, coordinate the development and
production of reports of SAP Canada events and activities, including writing
and/or editing
· Amass and organize for easy reference electronic and paper documentation
and publications on South Asian development issues, relevant events and
organizations in SAP Canada's range of interests, in an in-house resource
centre
· Provide communication and media assistance in organizing and hosting SAP
Canada events and activities
Requirements
· Relevant post-secondary education and training
· At least five years experience in communications (media and public
relations, civil society outreach)
· Experience in website and database management and electronic
communications
· High quality writing and editing skills, particularly in English, French
desirable
· Ability to research information and analysis on development issues
· Demonstrated experience maintaining well-organized documentation and
information
· Experience in media, public communications and relations
· Good grasp of international development, civil society and South Asian
issues
· Ability to work efficiently under pressure, in a team setting and on own,
to complete assignments on time
Candidates must be Canadian citizens or be permanent residents (eligible to
work in Canada).
Candidates: Please identify clearly the specific job title and reference
when submitting your application, which will consist of your resume with a
covering letter of interest and experience/skill relevance and three
references. Please send them by August 2, 2002 to:
Selection Committee (Ref: CO)
SAP Canada
I Nicholas Street, Suite 200
Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7
FAX: (613) 241-1129
Email: selectioncommittee@sapcanada.org
ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED
Fecha - 18-07-02
Nombre: Byrd, Susannah M
Email: ByrdSM@ci.el-paso.tx.us
Comentarios: ." <>
Fecha Jueves, Julio 18, 2002 4:21 pm
El Paso job opening
El Paso Housing Finance Corporation
Job Description
The El Paso Housing Finance Corporation is a non-profit corporation
dedicated to providing affordable housing to low- and moderate-income home
buyers in the City of El Paso. The mission of the HFC is to assist families
in acquiring and owning safe, sanitary, and affordable housing and to
preserve and increase the ad valorem tax bases of local governments. Toward
that end, it has issued tax exempt and taxable bonds for single-family
mortgages and mortgages on multifamily dwellings. By the end of 2002, the
El Paso HFC will have issued or re-issued $156 million in single family
mortgage revenue bonds since 1995, representing approximately 2,400
mortgages.
Position: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of the
Corporation, under the supervision and direction of the Board. The
management includes strategic planning for the organization, providing
recommendations to the Board, and oversight of housing programs. The
Executive Director will also serve as the liaison between public and private
stakeholders in affordable housing and make policy recommendations to
sponsoring entity.
Responsibilities:
* Develop long-range plans, recommendations, annual work plans and
budgets in accordance with direction established by Board.
* Liaison with City of El Paso, Mayor, Council, City staff and
Community Development and Economic Development departments with respect to
housing related activities.
* Oversee financial analysis and deal structuring for housing related
projects in conjunction with Financial Advisor and Bond Counsel and day to
day operation of Corporation.
* Create single family and multifamily programs (as needed) that
increase the supply of affordable housing in El Paso.
* Develop contracts, resolutions, briefings, and RFPs as needed.
* Review and underwrite proposals submitted for investment and other
financial information related to housing programs.
* Preparation of board meetings, retreats, and training opportunities,
including business plans, projections, and alternatives.
* Supervision of staff, including hiring, training, oversight, and
evaluation (if applicable).
* Secure funding from local, state and federal funding sources as
needed and approved by Board.
* Maintenance of relations with nonprofit and for profit developers,
builders and local real estate industry.
* Maintenance of relations with General Counsel, bond counsel,
financial advisors, underwriters, mortgage lenders and other contractual
partners under Mortgage Revenue Bond Programs.
* Creation of public relations initiatives, with oversight of
marketing, solicitation and outreach plans. Leadership position in trade
associations related to the development of public policy on affordable
housing.
* Attend annual conferences of TALHFA and NALHFA. Seek out leadership
positions in trade associations.
*
Recommended Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Business, Urban Planning,
Finance or other related field.
* Minimum of 5 years (10 or more preferred) in real estate, housing,
mortgage lending, banking or other related field with exposure to nonprofit
and for-profit housing providers, and local, state and federal funding
programs.
* Experience in the structuring of tax-exempt and taxable single and
multifamily mortgage revenue bond programs.
* Understanding of market niches in the field, which would lead to the
creation of innovative products.
* Knowledge and experience in structuring complex, multi-layered real
estate transactions.
* Experience supervising, particularly heading a division or
department of a large organization.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentations skills.
* Experience interacting with the public sector, including municipal,
state and federal governments.
* Prior experience working with boards of directors and/or loan
committees.
*
Salary Range
$65,000 - $80,000 plus Medical Benefits
Send resumes and references (3 business, 3 personal) to:
Housing Finance Corp.
ATTN: Robert Ash, Hiring Committee
c/o Diamond Rash Gordon & Jackson, P.C.
300 E. Main, Suite 725
El Paso, Texas 79901
The deadline for receipt of all correspondence is August 30, 2002.
Susannah Byrd
Executive Assistant to the Mayor
City of El Paso
915-541-4677
Fecha - 17-07-02
Nombre: Faruq Faisel
Email: ffaisel@sapcanada.org
Comentarios: Two Job Openings at SAP Canada
Position Open - South Asia Partnership Canada
1. Forum Coordinator
2. Pakistan Program Manager
Please see the details below:
1. Pakistan Program Manager
(Ref: PMPK)
Position Type: 6 Months Contract - Full time (Maternity Leave Replacement)
Time Frame: Late August 2002 - Early March 2003
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Application Deadline: July 29, 2002
________________________________________________________________________
General
South Asia Partnership Canada is looking for an interim Program Manager for
its Pakistan Program.
SAP Canada is a forum in Canada on South Asian human development issues. It
has a membership of other NGOs and a broad constituency of civil society
organizations in Canada and is a member of SAP International, which serves a
network of SAP organizations in five countries of South Asia.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Pakistan Program Manager
coordinates the ongoing project management activities of the Pakistan NGO
Support Program and anchors all SAP Canada activities pertaining to
Pakistan.
Position Summary
The Pakistan Program Manager has primary responsibility for managing
CIDA-funded Pakistan NGO Support Program implemented by SAP Pakistan.
Working in close liaison with SAP Pakistan, this position entails managing
the reporting and administrative requirements for the Program's prime
contract with CIDA, providing technical assistance to SAP Pakistan,
organizing Canadian support for and participation in activities in Pakistan,
and organizing activities in Canada,
Core Responsibilities
Within the Pakistan Program, the Program Manager will:
· Prepare reports regularly for CIDA, the SAP Canada Board and the Program
Advisory Committee on activities
· Maintain appropriate financial, administrative and information systems for
the effective operation of the Program, in cooperation with other SAP Canada
staff
· Supervise, in collaboration with the SAP Canada Financial Manager, the
budget and cash management of the Program
· Contribute, with SAP Pakistan, to the maintenance of a results based
management and monitoring system
· Coordinate, facilitate and participate in the Program Advisory Committee
· Manage the Canadian-based Partnership Development Program
· Foster relationships with Canadian organizations, including those in the
Pakistani-Canadian community
· Provide technical assistance on Pakistan-based programs when needed
· Develop and implement linkage and partnership programs
· Facilitate and/or organize public awareness initiatives, including
workshops, consultations and exchanges as reflected in the annual workplan
or as opportunities arise
· Facilitate and monitor Canadian support for Pakistan-based programs
· Produce occasional papers/newsletters in Canada on issues and lessons from
SAP-PK program
· Identify information items on Pakistan development issues for SAP Canada's
communication activities
· Maintain a close liaison and communication with the SAP-PK Secretariat
· Act as the lead resource person within the SAP Canada Secretariat on one
or more themes, related to the Pakistan Program, for the SAP Canada program;
examples of possible themes include NGO capacity building, gender, human
rights, governance, and peace.
Requirements
· The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary degree in a related
discipline and 4-5 years related experience in program/project management,
including international work OR equivalent level of related work experience
in lieu of post-secondary education;
· Demonstrated familiarity with CIDA regulations and bilateral project
management
· Demonstrated experience in program development
· Familiarity with results based monitoring and evaluation
· Proven experience in program, administrative and financial management
· Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of international development
· Demonstrated writing skills
· Computing skills including word processing, spreadsheet and databases
· Fluency in English, preferably bilingual (English/French)
· Able to travel internationally
Assets
· Familiarity Pakistan and South Asia
· Understanding of gender, human rights, peace building, governance and
capacity building issues and analysis
· Experience working with the Canadian NGO community
· Solid interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
Candidates must be Canadian citizens or be permanent residents (eligible to
work in Canada).
Candidates: Please identify clearly the specific job title and reference
when submitting your application, which will consist of your resume with a
covering letter of interest and experience/skill relevance and three
references. Please send them by July 29, 2002 to:
Selection Committee (Ref: PMPK)
SAP Canada
I Nicholas Street, Suite 200
Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7
FAX: (613) 241-1129
Email: selectioncommittee@sapcanada.org
ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED
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2. Forum Coordinator
(Ref. FC)
Position Type: 7-8 Months Contract - Full time, August 2002 to March 2003
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Application Deadline: July 30, 2002
____________________________________________________________________________
__
Overview
SAP Canada is looking for an well-organized, hard working Forum Coordinator
to organize two major events and one or two minor ones between now and end
of March 2003. One event is the SAP Canada Annual Forum scheduled for
November; the second is a conference scheduled for February 2003. In this
period there will be a small number of other workshops of less than one day.
The Annual Forum is a cornerstone of SAP Canada's program in Canada. It
brings together Canadians from different sectors, internationally and
domestically focused, with South Asians to explore and learn about a key
issue of human development work. The theme of the 2002 Forum is "Women and
Leadership: Voices for Security and Development". The Forum will be held in
Ottawa, with possible allied events in other centres, in November 2002.
The February conference is on social communications and development and will
be organized in cooperation with other institutions.
SAP Canada is a forum in Canada on South Asian human development issues. It
has a membership of other NGOs and a broad constituency of civil society
organizations in Canada and is a member of SAP International, which serves a
network of SAP organizations in five countries of South Asia. The Forum
Coordinator will report to the Executive Director and work in cooperation
with other SAP Canada staff.
Responsibilities
The Forum Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination and
implementation of the SAP Annual Forum and the social communications
conference. Working closely with the rest of the staff team, the Coordinator
will carry out the following duties:
· Develop a detailed workplan for all activities leading up to the Forum and
the Conference, identifying responsibilities for others (staff, members,
partners), and ensure implementation through action lists;
· Building on the concept paper, develop proposals for potential partners
and donors, and pursue and assist SAP staff with fundraising activities as
required;
· Lead the day-to-day activities for the organization of both events
· Work closely with the SAP's Partners for the events; clarify their roles
and functions and ensure implementation;
· Develop and implement a strategy (with materials) to promote the events
and attract participants and media interest;
· Set up a registration process for participation, before and during events;
· Assist in the identification, confirmation and contracting of Asian and
Canadian resource people;
· Assist to develop a detailed program for both events, including issues,
themes, panels, processes and resource people.
· Coordinate, in cooperation with "site partners" the logistics and
arrangements for the events, including travel and itineraries, accommodation
and transport in Canada, venues, materials and equipment, and catering
requirements;
· Produce a kit of issue-based materials, including possible case studies
from South Asia;
· Assist to develop budgets; manage the approved budgets and maintain
financial records;
· Produce a management report, immediately after the events on the
experience of planning and implementation each one;
· Provide ideas and plans for the writing and design of the substantive
report/workbook
· Perform other tasks, consistent with this assignment, as may be mutually
agreed.
Qualifications
· Post-secondary degree
· Experience in administration and event management; possessing computing
skills including word processing, spreadsheet and databases.
· Able to function competently in English (written and spoken). French and
major South Asian languages would be assets.
· Understanding of international development issues
· Knowledge of the South Asia region
· Able to stay focused while managing detailed tasks simultaneously
· Maintain good organization in a busy schedule with many tasks
· Clear writing skills for letters, reports, and proposals
· Good understanding of communication processes
Relationship Skills:
· Personable: Able to work equally with all levels in the organizations, and
with partners and donors
· Team-oriented: Able to work in a collaborative manner and carry out
directions in a professional manner
· Confident: Mature disposition, at ease with stress, comfortable in groups
and on own.
Candidates must be Canadian citizens or be permanent residents (eligible to
work in Canada).
Candidates: Please identify clearly the specific job title and reference
when submitting your application, which will consist of your resume with a
covering letter of interest and experience/skill relevance and three
references. Please send them by July 29, 2002 to:
Selection Committee (Ref. FC)
SAP Canada
I Nicholas Street, Suite 200
Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7
FAX: (613) 241-1129
Email: selectioncommittee@sapcanada.org
ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED
Fecha - 17-07-02
Nombre: Faruq Faisel
Email: ffaisel@sapcanada.org
Comentarios: Two Job Openings at SAP Canada
Position Open - South Asia Partnership Canada
1. Forum Coordinator
2. Pakistan Program Manager
Please see the details below:
1. Pakistan Program Manager
(Ref: PMPK)
Position Type: 6 Months Contract - Full time (Maternity Leave Replacement)
Time Frame: Late August 2002 - Early March 2003
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Application Deadline: July 29, 2002
________________________________________________________________________
General
South Asia Partnership Canada is looking for an interim Program Manager for
its Pakistan Program.
SAP Canada is a forum in Canada on South Asian human development issues. It
has a membership of other NGOs and a broad constituency of civil society
organizations in Canada and is a member of SAP International, which serves a
network of SAP organizations in five countries of South Asia.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Pakistan Program Manager
coordinates the ongoing project management activities of the Pakistan NGO
Support Program and anchors all SAP Canada activities pertaining to
Pakistan.
Position Summary
The Pakistan Program Manager has primary responsibility for managing
CIDA-funded Pakistan NGO Support Program implemented by SAP Pakistan.
Working in close liaison with SAP Pakistan, this position entails managing
the reporting and administrative requirements for the Program's prime
contract with CIDA, providing technical assistance to SAP Pakistan,
organizing Canadian support for and participation in activities in Pakistan,
and organizing activities in Canada,
Core Responsibilities
Within the Pakistan Program, the Program Manager will:
· Prepare reports regularly for CIDA, the SAP Canada Board and the Program
Advisory Committee on activities
· Maintain appropriate financial, administrative and information systems for
the effective operation of the Program, in cooperation with other SAP Canada
staff
· Supervise, in collaboration with the SAP Canada Financial Manager, the
budget and cash management of the Program
· Contribute, with SAP Pakistan, to the maintenance of a results based
management and monitoring system
· Coordinate, facilitate and participate in the Program Advisory Committee
· Manage the Canadian-based Partnership Development Program
· Foster relationships with Canadian organizations, including those in the
Pakistani-Canadian community
· Provide technical assistance on Pakistan-based programs when needed
· Develop and implement linkage and partnership programs
· Facilitate and/or organize public awareness initiatives, including
workshops, consultations and exchanges as reflected in the annual workplan
or as opportunities arise
· Facilitate and monitor Canadian support for Pakistan-based programs
· Produce occasional papers/newsletters in Canada on issues and lessons from
SAP-PK program
· Identify information items on Pakistan development issues for SAP Canada's
communication activities
· Maintain a close liaison and communication with the SAP-PK Secretariat
· Act as the lead resource person within the SAP Canada Secretariat on one
or more themes, related to the Pakistan Program, for the SAP Canada program;
examples of possible themes include NGO capacity building, gender, human
rights, governance, and peace.
Requirements
· The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary degree in a related
discipline and 4-5 years related experience in program/project management,
including international work OR equivalent level of related work experience
in lieu of post-secondary education;
· Demonstrated familiarity with CIDA regulations and bilateral project
management
· Demonstrated experience in program development
· Familiarity with results based monitoring and evaluation
· Proven experience in program, administrative and financial management
· Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of international development
· Demonstrated writing skills
· Computing skills including word processing, spreadsheet and databases
· Fluency in English, preferably bilingual (English/French)
· Able to travel internationally
Assets
· Familiarity Pakistan and South Asia
· Understanding of gender, human rights, peace building, governance and
capacity building issues and analysis
· Experience working with the Canadian NGO community
· Solid interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
Candidates must be Canadian citizens or be permanent residents (eligible to
work in Canada).
Candidates: Please identify clearly the specific job title and reference
when submitting your application, which will consist of your resume with a
covering letter of interest and experience/skill relevance and three
references. Please send them by July 29, 2002 to:
Selection Committee (Ref: PMPK)
SAP Canada
I Nicholas Street, Suite 200
Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7
FAX: (613) 241-1129
Email: selectioncommittee@sapcanada.org
ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED
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2. Forum Coordinator
(Ref. FC)
Position Type: 7-8 Months Contract - Full time, August 2002 to March 2003
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Application Deadline: July 30, 2002
____________________________________________________________________________
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Overview
SAP Canada is looking for an well-organized, hard working Forum Coordinator
to organize two major events and one or two minor ones between now and end
of March 2003. One event is the SAP Canada Annual Forum scheduled for
November; the second is a conference scheduled for February 2003. In this
period there will be a small number of other workshops of less than one day.
The Annual Forum is a cornerstone of SAP Canada's program in Canada. It
brings together Canadians from different sectors, internationally and
domestically focused, with South Asians to explore and learn about a key
issue of human development work. The theme of the 2002 Forum is "Women and
Leadership: Voices for Security and Development". The Forum will be held in
Ottawa, with possible allied events in other centres, in November 2002.
The February conference is on social communications and development and will
be organized in cooperation with other institutions.
SAP Canada is a forum in Canada on South Asian human development issues. It
has a membership of other NGOs and a broad constituency of civil society
organizations in Canada and is a member of SAP International, which serves a
network of SAP organizations in five countries of South Asia. The Forum
Coordinator will report to the Executive Director and work in cooperation
with other SAP Canada staff.
Responsibilities
The Forum Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination and
implementation of the SAP Annual Forum and the social communications
conference. Working closely with the rest of the staff team, the Coordinator
will carry out the following duties:
· Develop a detailed workplan for all activities leading up to the Forum and
the Conference, identifying responsibilities for others (staff, members,
partners), and ensure implementation through action lists;
· Building on the concept paper, develop proposals for potential partners
and donors, and pursue and assist SAP staff with fundraising activities as
required;
· Lead the day-to-day activities for the organization of both events
· Work closely with the SAP's Partners for the events; clarify their roles
and functions and ensure implementation;
· Develop and implement a strategy (with materials) to promote the events
and attract participants and media interest;
· Set up a registration process for participation, before and during events;
· Assist in the identification, confirmation and contracting of Asian and
Canadian resource people;
· Assist to develop a detailed program for both events, including issues,
themes, panels, processes and resource people.
· Coordinate, in cooperation with "site partners" the logistics and
arrangements for the events, including travel and itineraries, accommodation
and transport in Canada, venues, materials and equipment, and catering
requirements;
· Produce a kit of issue-based materials, including possible case studies
from South Asia;
· Assist to develop budgets; manage the approved budgets and maintain
financial records;
· Produce a management report, immediately after the events on the
experience of planning and implementation each one;
· Provide ideas and plans for the writing and design of the substantive
report/workbook
· Perform other tasks, consistent with this assignment, as may be mutually
agreed.
Qualifications
· Post-secondary degree
· Experience in administration and event management; possessing computing
skills including word processing, spreadsheet and databases.
· Able to function competently in English (written and spoken). French and
major South Asian languages would be assets.
· Understanding of international development issues
· Knowledge of the South Asia region
· Able to stay focused while managing detailed tasks simultaneously
· Maintain good organization in a busy schedule with many tasks
· Clear writing skills for letters, reports, and proposals
· Good understanding of communication processes
Relationship Skills:
· Personable: Able to work equally with all levels in the organizations, and
with partners and donors
· Team-oriented: Able to work in a collaborative manner and carry out
directions in a professional manner
· Confident: Mature disposition, at ease with stress, comfortable in groups
and on own.
Candidates must be Canadian citizens or be permanent residents (eligible to
work in Canada).
Candidates: Please identify clearly the specific job title and reference
when submitting your application, which will consist of your resume with a
covering letter of interest and experience/skill relevance and three
references. Please send them by July 29, 2002 to:
Selection Committee (Ref. FC)
SAP Canada
I Nicholas Street, Suite 200
Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7
FAX: (613) 241-1129
Email: selectioncommittee@sapcanada.org
ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED
Fecha - 12-07-02
Nombre: Sybille Manneschmidt
Email: sybman@telusplanet.net
Comentarios: job in canada's nwt
apologies for cross-posting
PLEASE POST AND SPREAD THE WORD!
Deline Uranium Team
COORDINATOR AND RESEARCH DIRECTOR
The Deline Uranium Team is seeking an individual to assist in the
implementation of our three year Action Plan. We are a multi-disciplinary
team, conducting research and activities under the direction of the Deline
Dene Band to address community concerns about the potential social and
environmental impacts of the Port Radium uranium mine. This is a
participatory program, involving capacity building with community members.
The position is located in Deline, Northwest Territories, on Great Bear
Lake in Canada.
Duties
* Coordinate the work of the DUT, including project implementation and
writing of regular activity reports
* Analyze results of data collection projects
* Work with Communications Officer to update Band Council on project
activities and results
* Facilitate community participation in projects and activities
* Assist in training/capacity building with Deline team members
* Coordinate production of Action Plan reports
Qualifications
* Experience in project administration
* Experience in coordinating the activities of a multi-disciplinary
team
* Graduate degree with background in both qualitative and quantitative
research
* Track record in plain language report writing
* Experience in management of research projects
* Experience in working with aboriginal communities
* Experience in teaching/training
* Experience in proposal writing
* Facilitation skills an asset
Salary
Depends on qualifications and experience.
Closing Date: August 2, 2002
Submit application to:
Deline Uranium Team
PO Box 173
Deline, NT X0E 0G0
Phone 867-589-3618
Fax 867-589-3826
Email Mark_Modeste@gov.deline.ca
Fecha - 12-07-02
Nombre: ACDI/VOCA
Email: amaher@acdivoca.org
Comentarios: Job Announcement: Rural Finance Consultant, Ethiopia
ACDI/VOCA seeks a Rural Finance Consultant for a four-month project (September-December
2002) in Ethiopia. The position will be based out of Addis Ababa with over 75% of the
consultant's time spent in rural areas of Ethiopia's four largest regional states.
The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, flexible and highly energetic individual. Being
that the project is a rural cooperative finance project by definition, it does not
conform to the more common model of micro finance. While experience in micro finance is
not a hindrance, broader knowledge of and experience with rural banking, credit unions
and/or cooperatives will be indispensable. Further key qualifications include the
following:
§ Appropriate educational background in finance and economics
§ Strong background in implementing rural finance programs, preferably in Africa
§ Practical and profound knowledge of cooperative management systems
§ Ability to rapidly assimilate and continue the implementation of a unique
financial intermediation model
§ Strong written and verbal communication skills
§ Willingness and ability to travel to remote rural areas
§ Highly developed financial analysis skills
§ Ability to work effectively with Microsoft Excel
Please send your CV and cover letter to: roster@acdivoca.org. Only finalists will be
contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Fecha - 12-07-02
Nombre: William Myers
Email: WMyers@alternatives.org
Comentarios: Job Announcement: Loan Officer Greater New Haven Community Loan Fu
Loan Officer
ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND: The Greater New Haven Community Loan Fund (GNHCLF)
is a private, nonprofit organization that makes loans to community-based
agencies and nonprofit developers for the creation of affordable housing
and other community development projects in the Greater New Haven
region. The Fund is a certified Community Development Financial
Institution (CDFI).
POSITION SUMMARY: The GNHCLF is seeking a Loan Officer to underwrite loan
applications, screen requests, present proposals for review to the loan
committee, close loans, maintain data and files relating to loan
applications, and monitor and service the GNHCLF loan
portfolio. Applicants should have experience in real estate lending and/or
housing development, with a demonstrated commitment to community
development. The position requires excellent analytical, writing, and
communication skills, high levels of initiative and creativity, and the
ability to manage multiple projects and to work on a team. Minimum three
years experience and knowledge of market preferred. Job is available now
and will be filled as soon as possible. The GNHCLF recognizes the value of
diversity and is an EOE Employer.
TO APPLY: Please send a resume, cover letter, and whatever other
materials you feel necessary to let us know why your skills, experience and
interests make you a good fit for the job. You may apply via mail, fax or
email to:
Carla Weil
Executive Director
Greater New Haven Community Loan Fund
171 Orange Street
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 789-8690
(203) 865-6475 - FAX (If faxing information please call to follow-up)
Email: CarlaWeil@aol.com
Fecha - 11-07-02
Nombre: Jack Richard
Email: Jack.Richards@sf.frb.org
Comentarios: Job Opening: Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Community Affairs Specialist
LOCATION:
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Community Affairs Unit
San Francisco, CA
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for encouraging banking organizations to meet the financial
needs of low- and moderate-income communities and individuals. Activities
include providing technical assistance to bankers and community-based
representatives, preparing and delivering presentations on the Community
Reinvestment Act, uncovering and researching emerging community
development-related issue areas, and facilitating the development and
promotion of successful community reinvestment projects and programs.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Familiarity and/or experience working with the Community Reinvestment Act,
either in a regulatory, financial institution, or community-based
environment. Experience planning, coordinating, marketing, and facilitating
meetings, conferences or seminars.
Experience preparing and delivering speeches to a variety of audiences.
Demonstrated business communication skills including experience writing
articles, reports, letters, and memos.
Ability to perform research, identify opportunities, and develop programs.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:
Background in regulatory, bank or community work.
Bachelor's degree from college or university; advanced degree preferred
Proficiency with MS Word, Access, Excel.
For more information or to apply, please go to the following link
(keywords: Community Affairs)
http://www.frbsf.org/federalreserve/jobs/index.html
Fecha - 11-07-02
Nombre: William Myers
Email: WMyers@alternatives.org
Comentarios: Job Announcement President/CEO SCCCU
President/CEO Job Announcement
The Santa Cruz Community Credit Union is seeking a President/CEO to guide
the institution and be a leading advocate for its mission. The
President/CEO will be primarily responsible for planning, achieving
strategic and operational objectives, providing management and oversight of
daily operations, identifying and initiating community development
projects, providing exemplary service to members, and ensuring
organizational and financial stability.
The SCCCU is a savings and lending cooperative dedicated to providing
loans to low and moderate income people and to locally owned businesses and
non-profits, and to providing financial services to all members of the
community. The field of membership includes people who live or work in
Santa Cruz County and a small area in adjacent Monterey County. In
mid-2002, the Credit Union has approximately 8,000 members and $48 million
in assets. It has branches in Santa Cruz and Watsonville. It has an
affiliated non-profit corporation, Community Ventures Inc (CVI), which
raises funds and engages in community development activities.
The SCCCU is a Community Development Credit Union. It lends funds to
members for their personal and business needs. Particular emphasis is
placed on "community development lending," which includes such areas as
small businesses, cooperatives, low-income housing and child care and other
service providers. Community Ventures Inc expands the ability of the Credit
Union to engage in community development activities, by undertaking
projects that fall outside the limitations of a credit union. CVI
administers our Individual Development Account program and our Child Care
Center programs, and has received substantial foundation funding support.
The SCCCU is a socially active institution. It won the 2001 Louise Herring
Award for "philosophy in action" from the Credit Union National Association.
Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent related
experience in accounting, finance or other relevant area, and a minimum of
3-5 years of mid to senior level management experience in a financial
institution or community development organization. Residency within the
area of the field of membership is preferred.
The institution offers the support of an experienced management team, a
competitive base salary and a generous benefits package including medical,
dental, AD&D and life insurance, as well as a deferred compensation profit
sharing plan, 401(K) plan, bonus program and liberal paid time off program.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact:
Human Resources
Santa Cruz Community Credit Union
P.O. Box 1877
Santa Cruz CA 95061
(831) 425-7708 x214
(831) 425-4824 (FAX)
scccuhr@aol.com (email)
Applications should include a letter of interest and a resume, as well as
names of references. The closing date for applications is August 14, 2002.
To learn more about our organization, please visit our website at
www.scruzccu.org
Fecha - 11-07-02
Nombre: William Myers
Email: WMyers@alternatives.org
Comentarios: Job Announcement: Senior Loan Officer Boston Community Loan Fund
Boston Community Loan Fund
Senior Loan Officer
About Boston Community Capital
Boston Community Capital (BCC) is a nationally recognized community
development financial intermediary (CDFI) whose mission is to create and
preserve healthy communities where low-income people live and work. BCC
currently manages over $65 million, primarily operating through two
affiliates: Boston Community Loan Fund and Boston Community Venture
Fund. Since it was founded in 1985, Boston Community Capital has lent $75
million to low-income communities and committed over $10 million in equity
investments in businesses that serve low-income people. BCC raises
investments from individuals, religious organizations, banks, foundations
and corporations. Investors include Fleet Bank, Harvard University, Calvert
Social Investment Fund, Brown Brothers Harriman, Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company, Fidelity Management Trust Company and Mellon Bank. BCC
is a member of the National Community Capital Association and an active
participant in national CDFI industry initiatives.
About Boston Community Loan Fund
Boston Community Loan Fund (BCLF) provides a wide range of loans to
non-profits, community organizations and, in selected cases, inner city
private developers for projects that provide housing, community facilities,
and social services for low-income people and neighborhoods. BCLF lends
throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island and expects to originate $40
million in loans during 2002. Over the past 17 years, BCLF's loans have
financed more than 3800 units of affordable housing, strengthen more than
200 community organizations, supported day care and schools for 1100
students, and created more than 400,000 square feet of renovated inner city
commercial space. BCLF's loan losses have been less than one third of one
percent of its total lending. BCLF also manages over $20 million loan
participation/secondary market programs for third party lenders and
investors.
About the Position
Boston Community Loan Fund presently has an open position for a Senior Loan
Officer. The Senior Loan Officer's responsibilities will include business
development as well as managing an existing portfolio of loans. BCLF's
extensive referral network and broad relationships in the community
development field support lenders in their marketing efforts.
Primary responsibilities include:
" Identifying potential new customers, and originating loans to those
prospective borrowers
" Underwriting of loan transactions
" Preparing approval memoranda and other information for the BCLF Loan
Committee
" Overseeing loan closings, including reviewing loan documents and
negotiating with other lenders and public agencies
" Providing technical assistance to borrowers
" Relationship and portfolio management for an active portfolio of
predevelopment, acquisition, construction, bridge, and permanent mortgage loans
" Public representation of Boston Community Capital to external stakeholders
In addition to the above, the Senior Loan Officer occasionally will be
involved in new product development, investor development and fundraising,
organizational policy and planning, and national CDFI activities and
trainings. Depending on circumstances and experience, the Senior Loan
Officer may have additional program and staff management responsibilities
Qualifications
Candidates should possess, at minimum, an undergraduate college
degree. The successful candidate will have 5 or more years of experience
in community development finance including most or all of the following:
(1) lending experience, preferably in the field of development finance; (2)
work experience or familiarity with community development or affordable
housing; and (3) strong communication, writing and computer
skills. Program management and supervisory experience would be valuable.
Candidates are also encouraged to (1) demonstrate their commitment to the
mission and social goals of Boston Community Capital through their
professional or voluntary activities, and (2) demonstrate their interest in
working with a team of dedicated community development professionals.
Compensation and Benefits
BCC offers competitive salaries based on experience and skills, as well as
an attractive benefits package including family health and dental coverage,
flexible spending accounts, long term disability insurance, life insurance
and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Position Availability and Application Process
This position is currently open, and will be filled as soon as possible.
Candidates should respond in writing to:
DeWitt Jones
President
Boston Community Loan Fund
56 Warren Street
Boston, MA 02119
Phone: (617) 427-8600, ext 209
Fax: (617) 427-9300
Email: jobs@bostoncommunitycapital.org
Fecha - 10-07-02
Nombre: Jethro Pettit
Email: J.Pettit@IDS.AC.UK
Comentarios: Position Announcement
Apologies for cross-posting. Application deadline extended to 18 July. Do not reply to this email. Please send all inquires to personnel@ids.ac.uk
Eldis Information Officer
(for Citizenship, Participation and Governance)
1 year fixed term contract - 35 hours per week
As Eldis Information Officer you will develop and manage e-communication strategies, including online resource guides and collaborative research pages in the subject areas of Citizenship, Participation and Governance. This new position forms part of a collaborative initiative between Eldis and three related research and communication programmes coordinated by the Participation Team at IDS.
You will be an experienced information manager, capable of developing and facilitating the e-communication strategies, online resources and collaborative research and information needs.
You will have practical skills and experience in the field of information, communication or knowledge management, preferably in relation to citizenship and participation issues in developing countries. Experience in web development, strategy and management; email discussion lists and online newsletters; online resources and database management preferred. Background and interest in issues of citizen participation and governance, and skills in bibliographic research, abstracting, writing and editing in English strongly desired. Competencies in other languages are desirable.
Salary: GBP £17,626 to £19,681.
Closing date: 18 July.
Interview date: 29 July.
Application forms are available from the Personnel Office, Room 203, Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, Brighton BN1 9RE. Confidential fax and answerphone: +44 (0) 1273 674553. Email: personnel@ids.ac.uk.
Some further particulars are also available on the IDS website at:www.ids.ac.uk/ids/news/recruit/index We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community regardless of race, sex, disability, HIV/AIDS, sexuality and age.
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Jethro Pettit
Institute of Development Studies
University of Sussex
Brighton BN1 9RE
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0) 1273 606261 Ext 2873
Direct: +44 (0) 1273 872873
Fax: +44 (0) 1273 621202 or 691647
Email: J.Pettit@ids.ac.uk
Participation group website: http://www.ids.ac.uk/ids/particip/
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Fecha - 06-07-02
Nombre: Danielle Hartmann
Email: dehartmann@facstaff.wisc.edu
Comentarios: Devfinance: BASIS CRSP announces RFP
The BASIS Collaborative Research Support Program has recently issued a Request for Proposals that may be of interest to you. We are inviting researchers to submit proposals for three-year collaborative research projects focusing on rural financial markets (or non-market mechanisms for accessing credit, insurance or other financial services) and, or their linkage with land, water, labor or other factor markets. Projects should focus on either Latin America or Asia. Proposals may request up to $200,000 per year (for a three-year project total of $600,000). Smaller proposals with annual budgets of $100,000 are also encouraged. One or two projects will be funded. Proposals must be submitted by 15 September 2002 and a final selection will be made by 1 October 2002. Project implementation may begin immediately at that time.
Please visit the BASIS CRSP web site at www.basis.wisc.edu to download the complete RFP and feel free to contact me with questions.
Danielle Hartmann
Danielle Hartmann
BASIS CRSP Assistant Director
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Taylor Hall, 427 Lorch Street
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: 608-262-5538
Fax: 608-262-4376
email: dehartmann@facstaff.wisc.edu
www.basis.wisc.edu
Fecha - 04-07-02
Nombre: William Myers
Email: WMyers@alternatives.org
Comentarios: Job Opportunity: BCC Senior Loan Officer
Boston Community Loan Fund Senior Loan Officer
Boston Community Capital (BCC), a nationally recognized community development financial institution, seeks a Senior Loan Officer for its Boston Community Loan Fund affiliate. Responsibilities include originating and servicing loans to non-profit and community organizations, managing relationships with financing partners and overseeing loan programs. Five years successful lending experience and excellent writing, presentation and communication skills required. Managerial experience and familiarity with community development and affordable housing finance a plus.
Boston Community Capital's mission is to create healthy communities where low-income people live and work and is a performance-based institution that combines social and economic justice with rigorous business practices. BCC has lent over $75 million since 1985 for affordable housing, business district revitalization and community services with losses of less than one quarter of one percent.
BCC offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. BCC is an equal opportunity employer.
Please send resume to:
DeWitt Jones,
BCC, 56 Warren Street, Suite 300, Boston, MA 02119
fax to 617-427-9300
or email to jobs@bostoncommunitycapital.org.
Fecha - 29-06-02
Nombre: Paz Ahora
Comentarios: Cartel para la "CADENA HUMANA EN SOLIDARIDAD CON PALESTINA"
Se puede descargar en la web de Paz Ahora
http://www.nodo50.org/pazahora/ (está en formato *.PDF. Tarda un poco en bajar, pero da calidad suficiente para imprimir, ampliar , hacer fotocopias, etc).
"CADENA HUMANA EN SOLIDARIDAD CON PALESTINA"
Jueves 4 de Julio , 19' 30 horas. Embajada del Estado de IsraeL en Madridl. Calle Velázquez nº 150.
- POR EL PROCESAMIENTO DE ARIEL SHARON.
- PAZ CON JUSTICIA PARA PALESTINA.
- NO AL "MURO DE SEPARACIÓN RACISTA" EN PALESTINA
Convocan : * FORO SOCIAL DE MADRID * COORDINADORA DE SOLIDARIDAD CON PALESTINA
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Informa :
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Pace Ora/Paz Agora/Pax Nunc/Paix Maintenant
Madrid: C/ Embajadores nº 24. Piso 1º Exterior Izquierda.
28013 Madrid.
Tlf ++ 34-915279651
fax ++34-915279652
Tlf móvil 629053731
Catalunya: Passatge del Credit, 7 pral.
08002 Barcelona
mailto: pazahora@nodo50.org
http://www.nodo50.org/pazahora
Fecha - 28-06-02
Nombre: Janet Falk
Email: janetfalk@earthlink.net
Comentarios: POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The California Housing Partnership Corporation is a nonprofit technical assistance and housing consulting organization created by the California Legislature. CHPC has become one of the nation¹s leading organizations in the field of preserving the affordability of federally subsidized multi-family developments, as well as expert consultants in the use of tax credits and tax-exempt bond financing.
CHPC has a main office in San Francisco and field offices in Los Angeles and San Diego, with an eight person staff. Services include training and technical assistance in all aspects of affordable housing finance, asset management training, financial consulting on tax credits, tax-exempt bonds, CHFA, HUD and other financing programs and extensive work with the expiring use housing stock. Clients include nonprofits, resident groups, local and state government agencies. The Executive Director will be expected to be responsible for all of the day-to-day coordination of these efforts, strategic planning for the organization, as well as providing direct consulting services. The Executive Director also is expected to play a key role in policy issues regarding preservation at both the state and national levels. The Board of Directors of CHPC is appointed by the Governor and the Legislature.
Qualifications
Candidates must share a commitment to preserve and expand the low- and very low-income housing supply. Specific qualifications should include:
o Expertise in consulting or provision of technical assistance to nonprofit, local government and/or resident groups.
o Experience in the provision of at least two of the following:
- tax credits and tax-exempt bond financing
- project development and management
- structuring affordable rental housing financing
- acquisition and rehabilitation of existing affordable housing
- preservation of at-risk housing
- asset management
- affordable housing lending
- training
o Experience in grant writing and organizational management.
o Interest in, and experience with, the development of public policy.
It is expected that the applicants will have educational experience as necessary to fulfill the job, and demonstrated written and verbal abilities. Energy and vision are essential to this position.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Executive Director is responsible for:
o The direct provision of technical assistance and financial consulting to clients.
o Providing training on affordable housing development topics.
o Representation of the corporation in all matters relating to policy development and legislative development.
o Providing policy leadership on preservation of affordable housing.
o The maintenance of fiscal controls consistent with standard accounting practices and relevant laws, including assuring an annual budget.
o The implementation of Board policy and direction of all aspects of the corporation.
o Management of corporate personnel, including hiring, evaluation, training of all staff and consultants in accordance with Board policies and corporate budget.
o Contract management, fundraising and other administrative oversight of the organization.
Compensation
Salary will be negotiated based upon experience. Other benefits include three weeks paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, medical and dental benefits and a retirement program. The Executive Director is an at will employee.
The California Housing Partnership Corporation is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. The Board of Directors reserves the right to interview the most qualified candidates. Applications are due by July 8, 2002. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Please submit your resume by email to main@chpc.net. If you have questions about the position, you may contact Janet Falk by email at jfalk@chpc.net or by phone at 415-433-6804.
Fecha - 28-06-02
Nombre: Karen Kelley
Email: Kkelley@cedac.org
Comentarios: Colleagues,
The Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation (CEDAC),
located in Boston, MA, is seeking an Affordable Housing Program
Manager.
A full job description for the position is shown below. We would would
appreciate
it if you would pass it along to anyone who might be a good fit for the
position. Thank you!
PROGRAM MANAGER
Affordable Housing Program
The Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation
(CEDAC) is a quasi-public state corporation which provides technical
assistance and loans to community-based non-profit development
organizations in the areas of housing, economic development, and child
care.
The Program Manager for Affordable Housing is a senior position
at CEDAC, responsible for overseeing affordable housing technical
assistance and lending. The Program Manager is responsible for managing
CEDAC's relationships with public agencies and lenders who fund the
program area; supervising the work of project staff in providing
technical assistance and underwriting pre-development and site
acquisition loans; directly managing a portfolio of pre-development and
site acquisition loans personally; and bringing major policy or project
issues to the Executive Director for consultation and direction as
necessary.
CEDAC operates collegially, in a supportive workplace
atmosphere. The ideal candidate must be able to take initiative and
operate independently, without substantial oversight. The Program
Manager reports to the Executive Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Manage the affordable housing work of the agency. The
Program Manager serves as the principal liaison to the program's funding
sources; oversees project selection, and assignment of specific projects
to project managers; ensures consistency of underwriting and technical
assistance to projects within the program area; identifies policy or
major program issues which require action by the Executive Director; and
takes responsibility for program development opportunities within his or
her assigned program area;
2. Supervise project staff in their provision of (a)
project-specific technical assistance to non-profit developers; (b)
pre-development and site acquisition loans to non-profit developers; and
(c) loan underwriting services for public agencies for whom CEDAC
provides those services;
3. Manage a portfolio of more complex projects personally,
evaluating loan requests from borrowers, providing technical assistance,
and preparing analysis and recommendations for board review and action.
4. With the Director of Finance and Operations, review the
proposed terms and conditions of contracts and funding agreements which
support the program, to ensure that CEDAC can meet all contractual
obligations to its funding sources, and that the terms and conditions of
such contracts are consistent with CEDAC's overall fiscal and
administrative policies. With the Director of Finance and Operations,
the Program Manager shall review the periodic financial and contract
performance and make recommendations to the Executive Director for
revisions to the terms and conditions of the contract as required.
5. Remain current about changes in the housing and community
development industries, related to law, policy, regulations, and
financing, with respect to affordable and supported housing in the
non-profit environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum bachelor's degree and ten years related experience,
including progressively responsible experience in real estate finance
and development. Relevant master's degree may be substituted for two
year's experience. Previous senior management experience in
community-based development organization or in public development
finance agency required. Demonstrated leadership in developing,
implementing, and managing current housing and community development
policies and financing programs.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills required.
Strong computer skills, including spreadsheets and word-processing
required. Ability to work as a member of a highly motivated management
team is very important, as is a commitment to non-profit development.
COMPENSATION
Salary commensurate with skills and experience. CEDAC provides
an excellent fringe benefit package, including health, dental, life, and
disability insurance; Section 125 medical and dependent care plan;
deferred compensation plan; and three weeks vacation to start.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
CEDAC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
People from diverse personal, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds are
encouraged to apply.
SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:
Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation
18 Tremont Street, Suite 1020
Boston, MA 02108
ATTN: Affordable Housing Program Manager Search
Karen E. Kelley
Director of Finance and Operations
CEDAC
18 Tremont St, Suite 1020
Boston, MA 02108
ph: 617-727-5944
fax: 617-727-5990
Fecha - 27-06-02
Nombre: Dominique Bard
Email: dominiquebard@handmail.com
Comentarios: Devfinance: job opportunity in Yemen
A 2 months assignment is proposed to a qualified consultant in the field of financial support to Micro and Small Enterprises (rural and urban areas).
Location: Sana'a (Yemen) + visits of projects in some Governorates of the country
Start date: 15 August 2002 at the latest
Main task:
The selected candidate should review and assess activities conducted by the national Institution in charge of supporting Partners Organisations (NGOs, cooperatives,etc) that offer their services to SMEs.
The candidate should have previous solid experience working in MicroFinance projects dedicated to Micro and Small Entrepreneurs preferably in Midle East countries where islamic banking principles should be taken into consideration.
Interested applicants will receive more details of the TORs as well as remueration conditions for this mission sending their application and CV by e-mail to Mr. Denis Carra at Company BCEOM - Montpellier (France)
d.carra@bceom.fr
Tel: +33 4 67 99 23 74/23 60
Fax: +33 4 67 65 66 38
Fecha - 20-06-02
Nombre: Betty
Email: mutse2001@yahoo.co.uk
Comentarios: puedo trabajar como voluntario en verano.
gracious
Fecha - 08-06-02
Nombre: pdforum
Email: pdforum@pdforum.org
Comentarios: : Youth Internship Opportunity
Internship with Participatory Development Forum, Ottawa and the Institute for
Participatory Interaction in Development (IPID), Sri Lanka
July 1, 2002 – -March 31, 2003
The Participatory Development Forum is presently accepting applications for
the 2002-03 CIDA sponsored Youth Internship Program. This will be a unique
opportunity for a young Canadian to develop a deeper understanding of, and
practical experience in, the participatory approaches to development. The
intern will benefit from a mentoring relationship with an experienced and
established development practitioner, hands-on training in participatory
tools and methodologies, attendance to an international development
conference featuring pre-conference workshops and open-space technology, and
a six month overseas assignment with an innovative organization in Colombo,
Sri Lanka. The intern will benefit from the experiences of working in Ottawa
with a committed group of participatory development practitioners in a
leading-edge, non-traditional, non-governmental organization. The intern must
be available to attend PRA/PLA workshop training from July 15-20 and to
attend the PD Forum Conference: Participation for Global Action and Change,
in Guelph Ontario from July 29 to August 2.
Job description with the Participatory Development Forum, Ottawa (July and
August 2002, March 2003)
Resource Coordinator
-Liase and develop linkages with other Participatory Learning and Action
Resource Networks;
-Research best practices and lessons learned in participatory development;
-Compile these resources for the PD Forum’s Virtual Resource Centre on Best
Practices and Lessons Learned;
-Prepare annotated bibliographies and compendia of best practices and lessons
learned for use by IPID, PD Forum members, and other networks and
organizations upon request;
-Document best practices and lessons learned in PD from internship experience
to be circulated via e-views (the PD Forum’s virtual publication on
participatory events and experiences) and posted in the virtual resource
center.
Job description with IPID, Colombo, Sri Lanka (September 2002 - February 2003)
Documentation and Information Officer
The intern will work with the Insititute’s Resource Centre for Participation
Learning and Action. This resource centre provides services to
practitioners, students, national and international clients in governmental,
non-governmental and international agencies. IPID is currently working to
establish its Resource Centre as a repository of printed and electronic
material on subjects such as participatory development methodologies in
theory, experience and practices, issues related to gender equality,
sustainable development and civil society governance. The internship will
strengthen IPID’s ability to play a more active role in the International
Network of Resource Centre in Participatory Learning and Action and build
links with other organizations and contribute to the global movement for
participation.
-Develop a documentation and cataloguing system for Participatory Learning
and Action resources;
-Organise the existing documents in printed and electronic form around
relevant themes;
-Coordinate and strengthen networking linkages with other relevant PD network;
-Supervise and train an IPID trainee in Resource Centre management;
-Assist with the production of training manuals for resource centre
management;
-Devise promotion strategies to raise awareness of the Resource Centre.
The ideal candidate will have most of the following capabilities:
-A university degree (graduate preferred) in international development,
social sciences or a related field;
-Competence in librarianship and/or have a demonstrated competence in
information management and superior organisational abilities;
-Excellent knowledge of the use of computers;
-Be familiar with participatory development; experience and/or training
preferred;
-Have good interpersonal skills;
-Be able to take initiative and work with little supervision;
-Have a demonstrated appreciation of other cultures.
The intern must be:
-A Canadian citizen or permanent resident eligible to work in Canada;
-Between the ages of 19 and 30;
-Unemployed or underemployed;
-Out of school.
The intern is expected to reside in Ottawa for the PD Forum-based component
of the internship. S/he will receive a monthly stipend of $614/month for
each of the nine months of the internship. An additional amount will be
added for the Sri-Lanka based portions of the internship to cover
accommodation and domestic travel. International airfare, visa, and health
insurance costs are covered under the internship.
Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your interest in this
internship by June 14 to:
Attn: Tanya Stergiou
Participatory Development Forum
1404 Scott Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Y 4M8
Or by e-mail to pdforum@pdforum.org (preferred) or fax (613) 792-1006
Selected candidates will be notified of an interview by June 20. Interviews
will take place by phone for non-Ottawa candidates.
Fecha - 05-06-02
Nombre: William Myers
Email: WMyers@alternatives.org
Comentarios: Job Opening: Program Officer for Lending
Please respond to: Angie McCarrel, Senior Program Officer-Lending
Angie@impactcapital.org
phone: 206.587.3200 ext. 106
fax: 206.587.3230
Impact Capital
401 Second Avenue South, Suite 301
Seattle, Wa 98104
IMPACT CAPITAL
Programs Provided in Conjunction with LISC
Impact Capital, formerly known as the Washington Community Development Loan
Fund, seeks qualified applicants for the position of Program Officer for
Lending. Impact Capital manages a statewide community development loan
fund, based in Seattle, Washington. We also have a satellite office in
Spokane. Impact Capital has offered pre-development financing and
capacity-building programs to assist nonprofit organization engaged in
affordable housing and community and economic development since
1994. Impact Capital delivers its programs in conjunction with the Local
Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), a national intermediary that has
served Washington State since 1988.
In June 2000, Impact Capital established a new $20 million loan fund. The
new loan fund, capitalized with private and public grants and investments,
offers a series of specialized short-term mortgage financing products. The
loan products are available to community development corporations,
nonprofit organizations, housing authorities or tribes undertaking
affordable housing, community or economic development projects. Section 8
preservation projects developed by for-profit developers will also be
eligible for certain loan products.
Impact Capital is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution
(CDFI) which is governed by a statewide Board of Directors representing
private corporations and philanthropy, government, consumers and other
individuals active in affordable housing, community and economic development.
Job Duties
The Program Officer will work directly with organizations seeking Impact
Capital funding, public financing agencies and private banks. The primary
job responsibilities include:
Ø Analyze and underwrite housing and real estate based economic
development projects serving low-income populations throughout Washington
State;
Ø Prepare detailed written underwriting assessment of loan requests
and present recommendations to the Board of Directors or Regional Credit
Committees;
Ø Close loans, approve loan disbursements, and manage loan portfolio;
Ø Provide technical assistance to organizations requesting Impact
Capital loan funds;
Ø Evaluate organizational capacity and make recommendations for
capacity grants or training programs; and
Ø Provide general staffing to the Regional Credit Committees.
The Program Officer will work in an energetic and enjoyable team
environment of fourteen total staff. This includes three other Program
Officers devoted primarily to lending.
Impact Capital contracts for staff payroll and benefits with the
LISC. Therefore, the Program Officer will be employed by LISC but will
perform duties on behalf of Impact Capital and LISC.
Required Qualifications
1. At least five years experience in lending or development of housing
or commercial projects;
2. Experience in closing real estate transactions either as lender or
borrower;
3. Experience and/or good familiarity with the operations of
non-profit organizations;
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills;
5. Strong computer skills in word processing and spread sheets,
preferably experience with Windows, Word, and Excel;
6. Demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies;
7. Ability to work independently; and
8. BA or BS degree in relevant field.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Familiarity with affordable housing, community, and economic
development issues and financing sources;
2. Experience in loan portfolio management;
3. Experience with development issues in a variety of settings
including urban, suburban, small town, and rural areas;
4. Experience working as a lender, developer, funder, or technical
assistance provider to community-based organizations;
5. Graduate degree in related field (e.g. real estate finance,
business, nonprofit management, public policy, or planning).
LISC serves as Impact Capital's contractual employer. Impact Capital, via
LISC, offers a competitive salary and generous benefit package. Qualified
applicants should submit a resume and brief cover letter by close of
business Thursday, June 13, 2002 to:
Impact Capital
Attn: Angie McCarrel, Senior Program Officer
401 Second Avenue South, Suite 301
Seattle, WA 98104
Resumes may also be submitted at your own risk via email:
hr@impactcapital.org or fax: (206) 587-3230. For additional information
please refer to the Impact Capital website: www.impactcapital.org or call
(206) 587-3200.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Fecha - 04-06-02
Nombre: job opening
Comentarios: Referrals of qualified minority candidates are appreciated.
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Alternatives Federal Credit Union is seeking a Marketing Director. She or he will be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Credit Union’s marketing and public relations plan. Strong written and oral communication skills are a must. A degree or prior experience in marketing or related field is desired. The successful candidate will have a commitment to social and economic justice, energy and enthusiasm. This is an exempt position.
About Alternatives Federal Credit Union
Alternatives Credit Union is a non-profit, cooperative, community development credit union, serving those least served by other financial institutions: low income, non-profits, small business and the self employed. Money invested with Alternatives Credit Union is re-invested in our community through innovative programs: free checking, loans for minority and women owned business, affordable housing; a charitable donation program linking members and non-profits; a youth credit union. Well respected locally, Alternatives is also known nationally in the credit union, community development financial institution, and socially responsible investing movements.
Competitive Wage. Generous benefits.
For more information about the Credit Union, please see HTTP://www.alternatives.org
For application, send letter of introduction, resume and salary history/requirements to:
Sharon Kinnan, Human Resource Manager
Alternatives Federal Credit Union, 301 W. State St. Ithaca, NY 14850.
E-mail: skinnan@alternatives.org, FAX (607) 277-6391
Alternatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Alternatives Federal Credit Union
301 West State Street, Ithaca, NY 14850-5431
(607) 273-3582 ext 821 fax (607) 277-6391 www.alternatives.org
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Fecha - 03-06-02
Nombre: Deidre Swesnik
Email: dswesnik@rapoza.org
Comentarios: Development Director, RCAP Inc.
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RCAP Inc., a national non-profit organization serving small rural
communities, is seeking an experienced development director. The
successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to seek out and
research funding sources, prepare fundable grant proposals and maintain
relationships with funders. Strong written/oral communication and
computer skills are required. Some knowledge of rural community
infrastructure and environmental issues is highly desirable and an
understanding of rural program development in loan funds, housing or
telecommunications would be a plus. Salary range $55-$65,000.
Excellent benefits. Send resume with salary history to RCAP, Inc., 1522
K St., Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005. Email to rcap@rcap.org.
AA/EOE.
Fecha - 02-06-02
Nombre: Devjovs
Comentarios: Table of Contents
There are 3 messages in this issue:
Message 1 - Field-based Microfinance Technical Advisors for Save the
Children +b
Message 2 - PFPS-JOBS Digest for Thursday, May 30, 2002
Message 3 - ReliefWeb Vacancies Update
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
Message 1
Field-based Microfinance Technical Advisors for Save the Children +b
Posted by: Liz McGuinness LMcGuinn@dc.savechildren.org
Save the Children Federation, a major international relief and development
organization, seeks:
Field-based Microfinance Technical Advisors to provide technical assistance
to local, women-focused microfinance institutions in one or more countries
in Asia, Central Asia, the NIS and Africa. In some cases, these positions
will include program management responsibilities.
REQUIRES: Masters or equivalent Degree in international development,
business management or economics; five year's experience working with
microfinance institutions that serve at least 5,000 clients and/or
experience in a banking environment; and program management experience.
Extensive skills in institutional development, business planning, financial
management and new product development for local microfinance institutions.
Appropriate language ability (Central Asia - Farsi; NIS - Russian;
Africa-French) desirable.
Deadline: Open
Please send resume to: Sita Conklin, fax 202-293-4167 or 202-637-9362 or
email to MicroF@dc.savechildren.org
Liz McGuinness
Economic Opportunities Specialist
Save the Children
2000 M Street, NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 530-4394
Please mention clearly in your job application letter that you learned of
this job opportunity through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of its website -
www.devjobsmail.com. Thanks.
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
Message 2
PFPS-JOBS Digest for Thursday, May 30, 2002
Posted by: Kristine Marigomen
PATH (Program for Appropriate Technology in Health)
Human Resources/Professional Recruitment
1455 NW Leary Way
Seattle, WA 98107
CLOSING DATE: Monday, June 3, 2002
Title: Strategic Program Leader, Maternal/Child Health and Nutrition
Location: Seattle, Washington or Washington, D.C.
Starting Salary Range: $92,200 - $130,000 DOE
Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Direction:
* Provide strategic leadership in designing PATH's maternal, child health
and nutrition strategic program; recommend program direction based on
consideration of a broad range of internal and external factors, and an
understanding of how existing program areas can contribute to the MCHN
strategic program.
* In collaboration with existing PATH teams and staff worldwide, build a
strategic and cohesive MCHN program for PATH.
Management:
* Provide general project oversight on MCHN projects, including project
design, implementation, and evaluation.
* Work with team leaders on personnel issues - recruiting, hiring,
retention, and conflict resolution.
* With project administrators, work to ensure
management/administrative/financial consistency among teams.
* Develop and exploit functional links with complementary activities in
PATH's various strategic and country programs.
* Conduct regular, formal program updates on MCHN activities for PATH
senior management;
* Advise senior management on MCHN issues.
Fundraising:
* Take the lead in identifying and pursuing MCHN funding opportunities.
* Coordinate MCHN team fundraising activities within MCHN and across PATH.
Evaluation:
* Ensure that teams maintain an ongoing focus on overall project impact;
provide guidance to teams when necessary.
* Ensure that each MCHN project has an appropriate monitoring and
* evaluation plan in place.
* Ensure that expected results of MCHN activities are clear, measurable and
consistent with PATH policies and mission.
External Collaboration:
* Support MCHN team efforts to forge effective collaborations/partnerships
with other international health NGOs/agencies.
* Identify and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders representing a
broad range of functions and levels; build strong external networks with
people in the industry or profession.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Advanced Degree in public health or related field.
* Thorough knowledge of international guidelines for Maternal Child Health
issued by international organizations such as UNICEF, FAO, and WHO.
* Ten plus years experience managing a large primary health care project in
the field, or working with public health systems in developing countries.
* Demonstrated leadership, personnel management and coaching/mentoring
experience.
* Five plus years experience building a comprehensive MCHN program in the
field.
* Five plus years experience in designing and evaluating information
* systems for monitoring health indicators in developing countries.
* Experience with MCHN product or service introduction in developing
* countries a plus.
* Experience working with Ministries of Health and high level officials in
developing countries.
* Minimum of five years experience fundraising for international health
* programs - familiarity with public and private donors.
* Experience working in more than one geographic region a plus.
TO APPLY:
To be considered for this position, email cover letter and resume to
jobs@mail.path.org citing job #1168' position closes June 3, 2002.
*Include your resume in the body of an email message or attached as a
Microsoft Word 97 (or earlier) file.
*In the Subject field of your message, please provide your last name,
position number, and position title. You will receive an acknowledgment
upon receipt of your resume. Unfortunately, we are only able to respond
further to candidates chosen for interviews or additional follow-up.
*For additional information, contact Dorothy Culjat, Human
Resources/Professional Recruitment, dculjat@path.orge All posted positions
are full time unless otherwise noted. PATH is dedicated to diversity in
staff and is an equal opportunity employer.
Please mention clearly in your job application letter that you learned of
this job opportunity through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of its website -
www.devjobsmail.com. Thanks.
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
Message 3
ReliefWeb Vacancies Update
Please find below a list of new vacancy postings from the Relief Web Site.
If you do not have Web access and wish to receive a vacancy via Email,
simply copy the reference to a desired vacancy, reply to this message and
paste the reference into the body of the new Email. Please limit each
request to a single vacancy.
Applications for positions should be sent directly to the organisation in
question. For details, see : http://www.reliefweb.int/vacancies/
Job Title : Chief of Mission (reconstruction)
Job Location : Angola (Província de Benguela e de Bié)
Organisation : CESVI - Cooperazione e Sviluppo
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/CF12E7CD999A30C7C1256BC3003BFB84
Job Title: Sectoral Experts (4 )
Job Location: Angola (Província de Benguela e de Bié)
Organisation : CESVI - Cooperazione e Sviluppo
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/B4AC54EA57947642C1256BC3003C6CE9
Job Title : Road Rehabilitation Manager
Job Location : Mozambique (Quelimane)
Organisation : World Vision International
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/4E4D378656BFB566C1256BC3004B018A
Job Title : Assessment Medical Coordinator
Job Location : Angola
Organisation : Merlin (Medical Emergency Relief International)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/D0325C0113DE89E6C1256BC300532934
Job Title : Assessment Project Coordinator
Job Location : Angola
Organisation : Merlin (Medical Emergency Relief International)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/89D72604588EB0BBC1256BC300537EFA
Job Title : Area Coordinator, P-4
Job Location : Afghanistan
Organisation : UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs/ UN
Assistance Mission to Afghanistan (UNAMA)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/408A4D69BC398002C1256BC3005FE69F
Job Title : Humanitarian Affairs Officer / Protection, P-4
Job Location : Afghanistan
Organisation : UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs/ UN
Assistance Mission to Afghanistan (UNAMA)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/877453CCC916FD93C1256BC30061363F
Job Title : Programme Officer, P-4
Job Location : Afghanistan
Organisation : UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs/
UN Assistance Mission to Afghanistan (UNAMA)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/B601058CE6458DDFC1256BC30061D46E
Job Title : Report Officer, P-2
Job Location : Afghanistan
Organisation : UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs/UN
Assistance Mission to Afghanistan (UNAMA)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/ADE64F5D9A97E032C1256BC300626EE7
Job Title : Technical Advisor, Psychosocial Programs
Job Location : West Bank & Gaza Strip
Organisation : Save the Children US
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/1CBE5C73297C51BBC1256BC30063835E
Job Title : Trainer/Expert in the Psychological Consequences of War /
Expert in Civil Society / Professional Assistant to the Head of Mission
Job Location : Croatia (Vukovar)
Organisation : Coalition for Work With Psychotrauma and Peace
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/E5889849C0AA8D45C1256BC4003391E3
Job Title : Manager Railway Sector-Kosovo Trust Agency
Job Location : Kosovo (Pristina)
Organisation : European Union Pillar of UNMIK (UN Mission in Kosovo)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/2A45C82E0FD5456DC1256BC500359ED5
Job Title : Internal Auditor of the Kosovo Trust Agency
Job Location : Kosovo (Pristina)
Organisation : European Union Pillar of UNMIK (UN Mission in Kosovo)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/56C831B16584E270C1256BC50034EE3C
Job Title : Manager Airport Sector, Kosovo Trust Agency
Job Location : Kosovo (Pristina)
Organisation : European Union Pillar of UNMIK (UN Mission in Kosovo)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/A9E7126D3291D7A8C1256BC500354EB3
Job Title : Division Manager Post & Telecommunications, Kosovo Trust Agency
Job Location : Kosovo (Pristina)
Organisation : European Union Pillar of UNMIK (UN Mission in Kosovo)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/0F514215DBF1C639C1256BC500360DA0
Job Title : Advisor, Road & Transport Services and Policy, MTC
Job Location : Kosovo (Pristina)
Organisation : European Union Pillar of UNMIK (UN Mission in Kosovo)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/19B71A364117E2EDC1256BC50036743B
Job Title : Senior Advisor, Telecommunications, MTC
Job Location : Kosovo (Pristina)
Organisation : European Union Pillar of UNMIK (UN Mission in Kosovo)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/08C18C51B21D557AC1256BC50036CE47
Job Title : Advisor, Road Infrastructure & Transport Policy, MTC
Job Location : Kosovo (Pristina)
Organisation : European Union Pillar of UNMIK (UN Mission in Kosovo)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/1FC4968BA21B7EB0C1256BC500372763
Job Title : Advisor Freight Transport, MTC
Job Location : Kosovo (Pristina)
Organisation : European Union Pillar of UNMIK (UN Mission in Kosovo)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/44C27A9D408BFEA9C1256BC500378441
Job Title : Principal International Officer to the Minister of
Transportation & Telecommunications
Job Location : Kosovo (Pristina)
Organisation : European Union Pillar of UNMIK (UN Mission in Kosovo)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/E9348154C21FEDBCC1256BC50037D4F0
Job Title : Chef de Mission
Job Location : Burundi
Organisation : Avocats Sans Frontières - Belgique
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/48D50CEDE954B166C1256BC6002E3B8D
Job Title : Assistant Technique Juriste
Job Location : Burundi
Organisation : Avocats Sans Frontières - Belgique
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/7209683225BA37CDC1256BC6002EE17A
Job Title : Programme Advisor, Conflict
Job Location : United Kingdom (Oxford)
Organisation : Oxfam GB
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/3F6EF141B823617CC1256BC60046BEE9
Job Title : Experts (2) in evaluation of Humanitarian Aid, respectively in
Nutrition & Logistics (Evaluation of ECHO)
Job Location : Afghanistan, Ethiopia & Kenya and the Central American
group of Honduras, Nicaragua & Guatemala
Organisation : Transtec
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/F42C7FB8776B02C2C1256BC6004EB98C
Job Title : Chief, Donor Relations & Information Unit, P-5
Job Location : Afghanistan
Organisation : UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs/ UN
Assistance Mission to Afghanistan (UNAMA)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/3A7AE4257B810C66C1256BC6004E5F1F
Job Title : Experts (2) in evaluation of Humanitarian Aid, respectively in
Nutrition & Logistics (Evaluation of WFP)
Job Location : Afghanistan, Eritrea, U. Rep. of Tanzania, Serbia
Organisation : Transtec
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/8F12CB15D3E11404C1256BC6004FD5DE
Job Title : Head of Mission in Kosovo
Job Location : Kosovo
Organisation : Fondation Terre des Hommes
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/9AA8480455A191AFC1256BC700377E70
Job Title : Delegate in Afghanistan
Job Location : Afghanistan
Organisation : Fondation Terre des hommes
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/9E70E72D7AF785BBC1256BC700381141
Job Title : Financial controller
Job Location : United Kingdom (London)
Organisation : Penal Reform International
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/D2F9066E46064504C1256BC7003DFD69
Job Title : Emergency Support Advisor
Job Location : United Kingdom (London)
Organisation : CARE International UK
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/7AF79BF0C9DA209AC1256BC7004043E1
Job Title : Intern/volunteer for EFTA Campaign & Advocacy Office
Job Location : Belgium (Brussels)
Organisation : EFTA - European Fair Trade Association
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/BF7E8E36B1D3E764C1256BC70046204A
Job Title : Director of Programs
Job Location : USA (Arlington, Virginia)
Organisation : International Relief and Development, Inc.
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/AB35CF5065D5B6CEC1256BC70052677B
Job Title : Staff Accountant
Job Location : USA (Arlington, Virginia)
Organisation : International Relief and Development, Inc.
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/68EAFBD387D1C191C1256BC70052D944
Job Title : Country Director
Job Location : Indonesia (Jakarta)
Organisation : International Relief and Development, Inc.
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/B7600EE825B2BF0DC1256BC70052ACF1
Job Title : Grant Management Consultant
Job Location : Serbia (Western)
Organisation : United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/134703ED78ADED8DC1256BC7006FDCE3
Job Title : Program Manager
Job Location : Serbia
Organisation : United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/354BCA0927812F67C1256BC7006F67AB
Job Title : Program Manager, Cross Boundary Minority Returns Program
Job Location : Kosovo
Organisation : United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/E495D5431850CE29C1256BC700720CD5
Job Title : Nutrition Trainer
Job Location : Malawi
Organisation : Action Against Hunger
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/DE437CAEFD588629C1256BC80030D8E5
Job Title : Director, Programme, Planning and Assessment Section, D-2
Job Location : Afghanistan
Organisation : UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs/ UN
Assistance Mission to Afghanistan (UNAMA)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/C784D762344C6881C1256BC8003A50A7
Job Title : Programme Co-ordinator
Job Location : India (Visakhapatnam)
Organisation : Architecture & Développement
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/0DA5669F0E25E731C1256BC80044A64C
Job Title : Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Job Location : South Sudan
Organisation : Save the Children UK
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/A5F9DD02A8388685C1256BC80046A3BC
Job Title : Project Manager Child Protection
Job Location : South Sudan
Organisation : Save the Children UK
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/C76968DCA568C2C3C1256BC800461793
Job Title : Project Manager Education
Job Location : South Sudan
Organisation : Save the Children UK
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/C79586A5EE756F68C1256BC8004655F2
Job Title : Program Manager
Job Location : Kosovo, Eastern (Gjilan)
Organisation : United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/9440FCC42F24243FC1256BC8004B4B35
Job Title : Humanitarian Project Manager
Job Location : Nicaragua (Managua & Departments)
Organisation : OXFAM GB
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/1AA0EC3ED2175198C1256BC8005002DF
Job Title : Associate Legal Officer, P-2
Job Location : Tanzania, United Rep. of (Arusha)
Organisation : International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/29F46FBD43E079CE85256BC8004F9279
Job Title : Associate Legal Officer, P-2
Job Location : Netherlands (The Hague)
Organisation : International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia
(ICTY)
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/3E460E8D71A0F95185256BC8005154B5
Job Title : Programme Director
Job Location : Afghanistan
Organisation : Handicap International France
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/77FC01C59CB8BB22C1256BC80056D0CB
Job Title : Education Manager
Job Location : Afganistan
Organisation : International Rescue Committee
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/94CCA71E8B4037FBC1256BC8005ABAA1
Job Title : Repatriation & Integration Coordinator
Job Location : Afganistan & Pakistan
Organisation : International Rescue Committee
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/C84C0C57684E20A1C1256BC8005B36EB
Job Title : International Expert
Job Location : Serbia
Organisation : CARE Austria / CARE International Yugoslavia
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/C9666A4496300F7EC1256BC80066BB99
Job Title : Field Coordinator
Job Location : Indonesia
Organisation : International Rescue Committee
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/0E0ADE4518228D9EC1256BC8006C4BD9
Job Title : Program Manager
Job Location : Indonesia
Organisation : International Rescue Committee
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/8D2C14963BAAF570C1256BC8006D26C5
Job Title : Environmental Health Manager
Job Location : East Timor
Organisation : International Rescue Committee
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/C46601633E3AF8D4C1256BC8006DDBA1
Job Title : Chief of Party
Job Location : East Timor (Dili)
Organisation : CARE
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/E481891234554A6AC1256BC8006E31AF
Job Title : Finance Director
Job Location : Azerbaijan
Organisation : Cooperative Housing Foundation (CHF) International
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/CC1CB9C9E91417B8C1256BC8007195CA
Job Title : Head of Mission
Job Location : Afghanistan (Kabul)
Organisation : Pharmaciens Sans Frontières Comité International
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/59FEB611050C6A10C1256BC900386FE3
Job Title : Finance Manager
Job Location : Mozambique
Organisation : Air Serv International
URL Address :
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/46BCD0383254D52AC1256BC9006BA3FA
Please mention clearly in your job application letter that you learned of
this job opportunity through DEVJOBS, and mention the URL of its website -
www.devjobsmail.com. Thanks.
Fecha - 31-05-02
Nombre: Alan Branson"
Email: ABranson@ECD.Org
Comentarios: Position Announcement
Business Development Officer
The Enterprise Corporation of the Delta (ECD) is seeking outstanding individuals for the position of Business Development Officer. Positions are available in Pine Bluff, AR.
ECD is a private business development organization serving the Delta regions of Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Its mission is to improve the lives of residents through the creation and expansion of high-quality jobs and increased opportunities for business ownership. ECD provides financial, management and marketing assistance to Delta firms and entrepreneurs both directly and through strategic partnerships with the private, public and non-profit sectors. Based in Jackson, Mississippi, ECD has offices in Pine Bluff, Forrest City and Jonesboro in Arkansas; Monroe, Louisiana; and Clarksdale, Southaven and Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Position Summary
The Business Development Officer is responsible for developing and managing a commercial loan portfolio. This position reports directly to the Director of Business Development. Primary responsibilities include:
· Develop active referral network for identifying potential customers and co-lending partners.
· Work with prospects and internal staff to adequately assess risk of credit requests (range from $10,000 to $2,000,000), present recommendations and facilitate loan closings.
· Ongoing management of customer relationship including facilitating required outside assistance (e.g., accounting, management, marketing, engineering), compliance with loan covenants, payment performance, and on-site inspections.
Background Required
· Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. Graduate degree or professional certification preferred.
· Four years experience in lending, banking, finance or related area. Preference for experience in business lending, development finance or asset-based lending.
· Demonstrated strength in credit analysis, financial analysis, and communication skills (written and verbal).
· Strong computer skills, especially with financial spreadsheets and word processing.
Please send resumes to:
Vice President - Programs
Enterprise Corporation of the Delta
308 East Pearl Street, 4th Floor
Jackson, MS 39201
EOE
Fecha - 19-05-02
Nombre: Sarah Clarke
Email: sclarke1@gdnet.org
Comentarios: The GDN Bridging Research and Policy Project is now firmly underway.
A project steering committee has been appointed and has had its first
(virtual) meeting, the RAPNet web site has been established, and
surveys of researchers and policy-makers are underway. You can find
out more about the project at www.gdnet.org/subpages/rapnet, or catch
up with recent news at www.gdnet.org/subpages/rapnet/News_Latest.html
The project is now recruiting a full time project coordinator - see
www.gdnet.org/subpages/rapnet/Coord_Recruitment_Call.html, and
has put out a call for preliminary case studies - see
www.gdnet.org/subpages/rapnet/Case_Study_Call.html.
We will shortly be establishing an e-mail group, and e-discussion
of the preliminary case studies as they come in. You will soon
be able to register for these on-line, but in the meantime, if you
would like join these groups, please reply to this message with the
word 'subscribe' in the subject box.
Best wishes
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Sarah Clarke
Specialist, International Economics and Development
The Global Development Network
Suite 1112, 2600 Virginia Avenue
Washington, DC 20037
Tel: (202) 338-6350/338-6351 (general line)
Tel: (202) 338-6821 (personal)
Fax: (202) 338-6826/(202) 338-6831
email: sclarke1@gdnet.org / http://gdnet.org/
Fecha - 18-05-02
Nombre:
Email: pbchapel@aol.com
Comentarios: Please reply to: pbchapel@aol.com
Executive Director
Rainier Valley Community Development Fund
Seattle, Washington
May 2002
The Rainier Valley Community Development Fund (“CDF”) is a soon-to-be
incorporated $50-million community-controlled loan fund being established
to address the temporary impact of light rail construction in Seattle’s
Rainier Valley neighborhood and to serve as a long-term asset to support
ongoing community development activity. The CDF, which is currently
governed by a seven-member founding board of directors, will be capitalized
over the next seven years with $50 million from the City of Seattle and
King County. The CDF Board seeks a highly experienced community
development finance professional to help set up the CDF and manage all
aspects of its day-to-day operations.
The Rainier Valley is located in Southeast Seattle. It is the most
culturally and economically diverse neighborhood in Seattle, home to Viet
Namese, Filipino, Somali, Eritrean, Japanese American, Chinese American,
African American, and Caucasian people. The Rainier Valley also supports
the largest number of public housing units in the city and is experiencing
gentrification pressures, which are both feared and welcomed.
The CDF’s five-year operating plan, which describes the CDF’s history,
products, governance, management, operations, and financial forecast, is
available for review.
JOB TITLE: Executive Director of the Rainier Valley Community Development Fund
STARTING DATE: Fall 2002
POSITION DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Executive Director is the chief staff member, provides leadership and
is the organization's liaison to the Rainier Valley community, all
community organizations, public and private funding sources, financial
institutions, and the media.
The Executive Director is responsible for promoting and adhering to the use
of the CDF’s tools in support of the organization’s mission. The mission of
the CDF is:
The Rainier Valley Community Development Fund is a self-sustaining,
community-controlled entity that preserves and strengthens cultural
diversity, long-term livability, and economic opportunity for Rainier
Valley residents, businesses, and institutions.
The initial focus of the CDF is on providing financial and technical
support to business and property owners impacted by the construction of
light rail in the Rainier Valley. Over time, the CDF will expand into
funding community and transit-oriented development projects including
commercial real estate, affordable housing, community facilities, and
pre-apprenticeship training.
Financial products offered by the CDF are diverse and range from business
loans and grants, commercial mortgages, affordable housing mortgages,
facilities loans, to pre-apprenticeship training grants.
The CDF Executive Director will oversee all management and program
operations, and hire and supervise staff, interns, volunteers and
consultants who assist staff.
The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible
for:
· Negotiating and managing terms and conditions of contracts with
all public funders
· Managing a diverse product set, including finalizing the
underwriting details for supplemental mitigation products;
· Directing all programs, including business technical assistance,
lending programs, ongoing management assistance, business and personal
support services, pre-apprenticeship training grants; and all aspects of
residential and commercial real estate lending;
· Raising additional funds at a future date, developing a diverse
resource base, and planning the budget;
· Recruiting, hiring, supervising, motivating staff, and promoting
development of their skills and leadership abilities;
· Selecting and overseeing the implementation of all management
information systems, including financial and program information, to
facilitate planning, provide evaluative data for monitoring the CDF’s
performance, and support resource development efforts;
· Promoting economic development (business lending and real estate
development lending) with funding sources and others, to ensure that
clients have access to other community resources and financing;
· Developing and maintaining external relationships with community
organizations and groups, business assistance organizations, financing
institutions and public agencies; and
· Developing collaborative relationships and partnerships that
enhance the organization and its ability to meet the needs of its diverse
constituency.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
The Executive Director should be a mature professional and have a minimum
of 5-8 years of relevant work experience, with background in nonprofit
community development financial institution management, and preferably in
both housing and/or facilities development and business lending. The
candidate’s experience should include strategic planning, board and
community relations, personnel supervision, and financial management. S/he
must also have experience working with lower income people, diverse
communities; and be a capable, compassionate, energetic and positive leader
– able to motivate and work with a wide variety of professionals and
volunteers.
The Executive Director must:
· Be passionate about the CDF’s mission and eager to represent the
organization to a diverse group of external audiences;
· Be an effective advocate for lower income and minority business
owners and individuals; and
· Write well and have excellent verbal communication skills.
The Executive Director must possess a high level of commitment to meet the
economic needs of a racially and culturally diverse community, have a
reputation for high ethical and moral standards, have an inclusive
non-hierarchical management style, and be enthusiastic about working with a
diverse staff and strong Board of Directors. Proficiency in another
language would be a plus.
In addition, because the CDF is a start-up institution, candidates should
be willing to operate within ambiguity at times; must be flexible; and
capable of identifying operating gaps and quickly determining how to fill
them.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
· College degree in any applicable field or equivalent experience
in relevant areas. MBA and/or CPA are plusses.
· Real estate development and/or commercial lending experience
required.
· Solid financial accounting, statement preparation and analytical
skills.
· Proven cash management skills, i.e. control, forecasting and
budgeting.
· Proven human resource management skills and experience.
· Interpersonal skills must include a demonstrated ability to deal
effectively with diverse constituents, internal staff, board members,
investors, outside public accounting, legal, bank and other professionals.
· Computer literate, with strong working knowledge of accounting
software and spreadsheet applications.
· MIS management experience is a plus.
· Financial services experience (i.e., lending, funding and
portfolio risk analysis) is a plus.
· Nonprofit work experience is a plus.
· Experience managing start-ups successfully a plus.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits are budgeted at 35% of
salary. Position is full-time.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINE
The CDF is an equal opportunity employer: people of color, women, and
disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
Send cover letter with resume to:
Paige Chapel
Consultant to the CDF Board
520-17th Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98112
Email: pbchapel@aol.com
Deadline for responses: 5 p.m. (PDT) on Monday, June 10, 2002
Patty Grossman
Patty Grossman Consulting, Inc.
6527 - 48th Ave NE
Seattle WA 98115-7732
Voice: 206.527.8668
Fax: 206.527.4544
pattygrossman@alum.mit.edu
Fecha - 16-05-02
Nombre: Pierre Bernier
Email: pierre_bernier@acdi-cida.gc.ca
Comentarios: The Canadian International Development Agency CIDA ( Africa and Middle East
>Branch) is trying to identifies potential condidates (consultant) to
>conduct a mid-term evaluation of a training Program in Social Work. We are
>looking for candidates with : I) a strong expertise in Social Work per se;
>ii) experience in projetc or programm evaluation; iii) experience in
>International Delopment, particularly in the Arab World.
>
>If you have any suggestion, please contact me
>
>Pierre Bernier
>Anthropologue / Anthropologist
>Spécialiste en dimensions sociales / Social Dimensions Specialist
>Direction générale de l'Afrique et Moyen-Orient / Africa and Middle East
>Branch
>Tel : (819) 997-0469 Facsimile / Fax: (819) 953-5834
>Email: pierre_bernier@acdi-cida.gc.ca
Fecha - 16-05-02
Nombre: "Brian Singer"
Email: brians@camba.org
Comentarios: CHILDCARE BUSINESS COUNSELOR
CAMBA, a non-profit community based organization located in the Flatbush
Section of Brooklyn, is seeking a Childcare Business Counselor. CAMBA is a
rapidly growing, continually evolving organization that encourages staff
development and is dedicated to promoting from within. We are hierarchical
but not bureaucratic, large in size but grass roots in philosophy. CAMBA
offers a creative work environment that fosters freedom of expression and
encourages staff to independently resolve problems that impede clients’
progress in achieving their goals as a way of measuring our own success and
accountability. This position requires an individual that is dedicated,
client focused, culturally competent and ready to meet the challenges of
service delivery in Brooklyn. CAMBA requires that all its employees be high
energy, empathetic, flexible, willing and hard-working team players.
CAMBA’s Small Business Services Program operates a Family Day Care Network
that assists individuals who are interested in operating or expanding home
day care businesses. We seek an applicant with strong communication,
organizational and business skills to join CAMBA as our Childcare Business
Counselor. The counselor’s primary responsibility will be to coordinate the
daily operations of the Family Day Care program. Four times a year, we offer
a three-week seminar that covers topics related to opening a family day care
including government regulations, child development, activity planning,
marketing, bookkeeping, provider-parent contracts and taxes. The counselor
will also be responsible for ordering, distributing and monitoring inventory
of day care supplies that are provided to eligible program participants. The
counselor will also assist with reviewing and packaging microloan
applications. In addition, the counselor will be responsible for a small
computer skills program. Duties include recruiting students, scheduling
sessions and monitoring payments.
Responsibilities include:
Coordination of the daily operation of the FDC program;
Organizing, scheduling and instructing the quarterly family day care
seminars-each including approximately 20 participants;
Recruitment and screening of program participants;
Provision of one on one technical assistance to existing as well as
potential day care providers;
Maintenance of client data-with approximately 500 providers & potential
providers in database;
Conducting monthly Business Network meetings with FDC program participants;
Ordering, distributing and monitoring day care supply inventory;
Writing quarterly reports to funders and weekly reports to supervisors;
Conducting at least 2 site visits of businesses per month;
Coordinating the computer skills program;
Assist with reviewing and packaging microloan applications;
Partnering with other family day care networks and small business
development agencies
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in relevant field or Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
with three to five years of related experience. Applicants with no Bachelor’
s degree will be considered if they have particularly relevant experience;
Strong managerial, organizational and communication skills;
Acute analytical skills, especially as related to small businesses;
Ability to work closely with low-income individuals;
Strong initiative and creative ability to expand program goals;
Word Processing and Spreadsheets skills necessary. Database skills
preferred.
Interested persons should email, fax or send a resume and cover letter with
salary history to:
CHILDCARE BUSINESS COUNSELOR POSITION
CAMBA, Inc.
884 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
brians@camba.org
Ph. (718) 282-2500
Fax #: (718) 282-8329
EOE
Home Daycare Business Intern
CAMBA, a non-profit community based organization located in the Flatbush
Section of Brooklyn, is seeking a Home Daycare Business Intern. CAMBA is a
rapidly growing, continually evolving organization that encourages staff
development and is dedicated to promoting from within.
CAMBA’s Small Business Services Program operates a Family Day Care Network
that assists individuals who are interested in operating or expanding home
day care businesses. CAMBA seeks to hire an intern who will design and set
up a new loan product that will allow existing day care providers to
purchase a computer by taking out a business loan from CAMBA. The loan
package would include the computer, computer training, business software,
and educational software. We will offer these services to day care providers
in groups of about five so that we can purchase computers, software and
training in bulk, thereby reducing the cost. The intern’s responsibilities
would consist of working with the Small Business Services Supervisor to:
· Help the Small Business Services supervisor formulate the program’s
lending criteria;
· Modify the Small Business Services current loan application to create a
separate application for this new loan product;
· Interview potential loan recipients about their business needs and explain
the benefits of using a computer in their businesses;
· Seek out and establish a relationship with a vendor or vendors from whom
we could purchase these computers;
· Write a marketing plan for the new loan product.
· Research and select appropriate computer software (client management,
accounting, and early childhood education software programs) for the loan
recipients to use in managing their businesses;
The intern should be a graduate or undergraduate student in business,
finance, urban studies, non-profit management or other relevant field. He or
she should understand how small businesses, financing and/or loan programs
work; have basic computer skills and enough knowledge from a business
standpoint to evaluate business management and accounting computer programs,
and know the basics of creating a marketing plan. The internship is paid and
will last for the duration of the summer.
Interested persons should email, fax or send a resume and cover letter to:
CAMBA, Inc.
884 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Ph. (718) 282-2500
Fax #: (718) 282-8329
brians@camba.org
EOE
Fecha - 15-05-02
Nombre: Keith Ferrell
Email: tadirector@juno.com
Comentarios: TECHNICAL ASSISTANTS is currently contracted with the Philadelphia
Empowerment Zone to provide entrepreneurship training classes to existing
and prospective business owners in the North Central Philadelphia
Empowerment Zone. Classes are held for three eight-week sessions in the
evenings (two nights per week) and one five-week, Saturday-only session.
A position for a trainer with marketing proficiency has opened, and we
would like to hear from all interested parties with the following
qualifications:
EXPERIENCE:
Three to five years of experience in economic development;
One to three years of teaching, training, or regular presentation
experience;
One or more years of business plan writing experience.
EDUCATION:
B.A. or B.S. from an accredited college or university (Marketing,
Journalism, or Public Relations preferred).
OTHER SKILLS
Preference is given to individuals who have been self-employed. Ability
to write effective advertising copy, basic computer skills, and
sensitivity to the African-American community are required.
Please send your resume (by e-mail as RTF, by fax, or by snail mail) to:
Keith Ferrell
Technical Assistants
1500 Market Street, 12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 546-4530
(215) 546-4538 fax
tadirector@juno.com
Fecha - 13-05-02
Nombre: David R. Wohl
Email: drwohl@earthlink.net
Comentarios: Sabino Community Development Resources, a consulting firm based in Tucson, AZ but working nationally, has an opening for a Real Estate Analyst. The Analyst will evaluate potential Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Investments for a large client of SCDR. The position involves extensive travel and requires the ability to work independently. The Analyst does not need to be based in Tucson. Training will be provided, but experience in the financial analysis of multifamily housing, basic familiarity with the LIHTC program, and understanding of apartment markets are essential. Good written and oral communication skills are essential.
A job description is posted on the Enterprise Foundation Job Board:
http://www.enterprisefoundation.org/resources/communityjobboard/jobs/showjob.asp?forumid=9&id=507
You can also email me to request a copy of the job description and more information on the company.
NO CALLS, PLEASE. Send resume, writing sample, and salary expectations to:
David R. Wohl
Sabino Community Development Resources
4505 N. Quartz Hill Drive
Tucson, AZ 85750
drwohl@earthlink.net
Fecha - 12-05-02
Nombre: Anthony Scoggins
Email: Anthony@coopscanada.coop
Comentarios: The Canadian Co-operative Association is the national association of
>co-operatives and credit unions in English-speaking Canada. CCA supports
>capacity-building of co-operatives internationally with the generous
>assistance of its member organizations and the Canadian International
>Development Agency.
>
>CCA is currently seeking two experts in the management of co-operative
>financial institutions for an upcoming, short-term assignment in India.
>
>The purpose of the assignment is to develop both a business plan and
>capacity-building plan for a well established and progressive urban
>co-operative bank. The client institution is a large and profitable
>multi-branch financial co-operative with 18,000 member-shareholders, 150
>employees, and total assets over $50 million. The Bank offers a range of
>financial products and services to the public (including micro-finance)
>but senior management recognizes the need for the Co-operative to
>re-engineer its operations in order to respond effectively to a changing
>regulatory environment and liberalizing financial market.
>
> The assignment will be for a term of approximately 30 days and comprise
> three main tasks:
> * Conducting a preliminary operational and institutional assessment of
> the Co-operative Bank;
> * Informed by that assessment, facilitating and guiding a
> participatory planning process by which the Bank's Board of Directors and
> senior management team elaborate a 3-5 year business plan; and
> * Based upon the outcome of that process, elaborating a
> capacity-building plan that will enable the Bank to achieve its business
> and social goals.
>The two successful candidates shall have complimentary skills and
>expertise in co-operative governance, banking operations and strategic
>management of financial institutions. Priority areas of concern
>identified in the pre-consultation process included Inspection and
>Control; Budgeting & Planning; MIS; and Human Resource Management.
>
> It is envisaged that one team member shall be drawn from CCA's network
> of co-operatives and credit unions, while one shall be an external expert
> with experience in co-operative banking in developing countries.
>
> The two consultants shall work as a team. Both team members will have
> excellent communication and facilitation skills with experience in
> working in complex organizations and cross-cultural situations. A
> July/August timeline is set for this assignment.
>
> Qualified and interested individuals are invited to send their C.V.s to
> CCA, c/o Ms. Laurie Tennian
> <laurie@coopscanada.coop> by May 24th,
> 2002. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Fecha - 09-05-02
Nombre: Job
Comentarios: Investors’ Circle is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as Office Manager/Events Planner. The Office Manager/Events Planner handles day-to-day operational aspects of this 4-person nonprofit organization and reports to the CEO.
Investors’ Circle is a nonprofit, membership-based, national network of investors who believe that business must lead the transition to a sustainable economy. IC members seek to balance environmental, social, and financial returns on their investments and since 1992 have invested over $80 million in 120 socially responsible private companies and small venture funds. Companies supported by our members range from alternative power technology to organic foods to socially responsible dot-coms.
The Office Manager/Events Planner’s responsibilities include:
o Planning and executing all the logistics of at least four major events per year, including two venture fairs, a 150-person national conference, and a retreat. Logistics includes contract negotiations, timeline management, catering, invitations, room set-up, A/V, supervision of site staff, etc.
o Bookkeeping and financial reporting, including accounts payable and receivable, cash management, payroll, monthly income and cash flow statements, and financial reports for the Board of Directors.
o General administrative support, including phones, supplies, and mail service.
o Database management and upkeep.
o Coordination with outside vendors, including printers, designers, computer consultants, and HR/benefits outsourcing provider.
o Other project-based work as needed.
Desired qualifications for the position include:
o Undergraduate degree.
o Previous work experience, preferably in a small business and/or nonprofit.
o Events planning experience. Proven ability to manage the many details and logistics of sophisticated events with a high level of personalized service.
o Outstanding written and verbal communication and marketing skills. A professional phone manner is critical.
o Bookkeeping experience. Familiarity with QuickBooks and FileMaker.
o The capacity to work and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization with a collaborative environment.
Salary is commensurate with experience and benefits are excellent. Investors’ Circle is committed to a diverse workforce. We value and actively seek to recruit people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Please send a fax or mail a hard copy of your resume to (no phone inquiries, please): Associate Director, Investors’ Circle, 320 Washington Street, Brookline MA 02445. Fax: 617-739-3550 www.investorscircle.net
Fecha - 08-05-02
Nombre: Yoe, Liz
Email: Liz.Yoe@nffusa.org
Comentarios: Position Announcement: PROGRAM ASSISTANT
The Nonprofit Facilities Fund (NFF) is seeking a Program Assistant to support the Director of the NFF/LISC Community Facilities Fund in Washington, DC. NFF and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) formed the partnership in 2001. NFF is a national community development financial institution with more than 20 years of experience serving the nonprofit sector with financial and advisory services that address the financial, management and facility challenges that come with growth. NFF operates six offices around the country. Founded in 1980, LISC operates 40 sites around the country including Washington, DC since 1982. LISC provides loans, grants and technical assistance to organizations that develop and maintain affordable housing, commercial & retail projects in low-income neighborhoods. Nationally, NFF and LISC have invested more than $4 billion to rebuild communities, improve lives and strengthen the nonprofit sector's infrastructure, while serving some 10,000 organizations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Communication: Serve as initial point-of-contact for general information calls; provide follow-up materials and referrals as appropriate; create and maintain systems for efficient information flow and program operations.
Workshops and Seminars: Provide support in the promotion, preparation and set-up of workshops and seminars, including publicity, site arrangements, and workshop materials.
Correspondence: Prepare basic correspondence, including the drafting of letters. Assemble and send information packets to interested parties.
Database: Maintain a database of funders, clients and contacts. Input data, generate reports, and administer mailings.
Publications: Provide support in the creation and distribution of program documents, marketing and promotional materials, reports and workshop manuals.
Filing: Create, organize, and maintain a central, user-friendly, and reliable filing system.
General Support: Provide general administrative support, including copying, word processing, faxing, telephone, and expense reports. Greet visitors in the office, maintain adequate supplies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent interpersonal, communications and computer skills; ability to work independently and be self-motivated; capacity to manage time and priorities; strong writing, organizational and administrative skills; detail-oriented, flexible and a good sense of humor. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. College degree and three years work experience required; familiarity with nonprofits and/or community development preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. NFF offers a generous benefit package that includes health and dental insurance, disability insurance and a 403(b) retirement plan.
Interested candidates should send (mail, fax or e-mail) a cover letter, resume with references and salary history to Liz Nicholson Yoe, Director, NFF/LISC Community Facilities Fund, 1825 K Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20006-1202, (202) 785-4331 (fax), liz.yoe@nffusa.org (email). NFF is an equal opportunity employer. Persons of color and diverse ethnicities are encouraged to apply.
Liz Nicholson Yoe, Director
NFF/LISC Community Facilities Fund
A Joint Program
1825 K Street, NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20006-1202
phone (202) 785-3985
fax (202) 785-4331
liz.yoe@nffusa.org
www.liscnet.org
www.nonprofitfinancefund.org
Fecha - 03-05-02
Nombre: Sharon Kinnan
Email: humanresources@alternatives.org
Comentarios: Community Enterprise Opportunities Technical Assistance Specialist
Alternatives Credit Union is seeking a highly motivated individual with 1-3 years of experience in one or more of the following; microenterprise training, business management, business plan development and /or community financing. This is a grant funded position, requiring flexible hours, some travel, maturity, reliability, ability to work well with others from diverse backgrounds, ability to think outside the box. This individual will provide small group and one-to-one assistance to persons seeking microenterprise assistance as part of the Community Enterprise Opportunities program at Alternatives.
While working at Alternatives Credit Union is at times demanding and fast paced, it is an exciting and rewarding place to work. Alternatives is a socially responsible community organization trying through its programs and policies to have a positive impact on the local community. Many services are devised especially for low income members and small businesses. Relations with members proceed on a personal and very friendly manner. The staff participates in decision making and planning policy. Alternatives Credit Union has an excellent record of promoting from within.
Hiring range $22,000 to $27,000
Generous Benefits
Please send your resume and a letter of interest. An application will be sent to you. We will contact you if we need more information, would like to set up an interview, or to inform you that the position has been filled.mail to:
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Sharon Kinnan, Human Resource Manager
Alternatives Federal Credit Union
301 West State Street, Ithaca, NY 14850-5431
(607) 273-3582 ext 821 fax (607) 277-6391 www.alternatives.org
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Fecha - 02-05-02
Nombre: Job
Comentarios: Job Announcement: Senior Research and Policy Staff Position
The Woodstock Institute is seeking a senior research and policy analyst. The Institute is a small nonprofit founded in 1973 which works to promote financial investment and economic development for lower-income and minority communities and individuals. The Institute works locally, nationally and internationally. Its tools include applied research, policy development, coalition-building and program development. The Institute’s specific fields of expertise include banking and community development finance, community economic development, financial and consumer regulation, housing and small business development, and asset development for lower-income households.
Responsibilities include:
Formulating, conducting and supervising applied research that strategically advances the Woodstock agenda
Formulating and advocating for improved local and national reinvestment and economic development policies and products
Representing Woodstock in a variety of forums from neighborhood organizations to national coalitions and policy and research groups as well as the press
Providing technical assistance to a variety of organizations
Assisting in the direction and management of the Institute as a member of the senior staff
Participating in fundraising and grant writing proposals
Some travel
Requirements: the ideal candidate will have many of the following skills and qualifications:
At least a master’s degree in a relevant social science with preference for a doctorate
Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills with some training in economics and/or statistics
Facility at writing for and communicating with a variety of audiences
Ability to work cooperatively in local and national coalitions
A self-starter with an ability to develop projects and complete them on time
Grant writing experience
Demonstrable experience and interest in reinvestment and financial services, community economic development and public policy
Familiarity with relevant national and state legislation and regulation
Salary: Commensurate with skills and experience. Excellent benefits including health and dental insurance, paid vacations and holidays and defined contribution retirement scheme.
To apply:
Send resume, writing samples, list of references, and salary history to Patricia Woods-Hessing, Woodstock Institute, 407 S. Dearborn Street, Suite 550, Chicago, IL 60605 or to Pwoods@woodstockinst.org. No telephone inquires please.
Woodstock Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
For more information, visit Woodstock Institute’s website: www.woodstockinst.org
May, 2002
Fecha - 02-05-02
Nombre: Job
Comentarios: Position Announcement Position Announcement
Position: Program Coordinator for the Pacific West Regional Forestry Center
Location: Taylorsville, California (the rural northern Sierra Nevada Mountains)
Closing Date for applications: May 23, 2002 (no fax or digital applications will be accepted)
Forest Community Research seeks a program coordinator for the Pacific West Community Forestry Center. The Pacific West Community Forestry Center (Center) is one of four regional centers that are part of the National Community Forestry Center, a project of the National Network of Forest Practitioners. The Center integrates research and rural people's knowledge into activities that improve community well-being, and build the research capacity of rural communities.
The Pacific West Community Forestry Center works to increase the capacity of communities to participate more effectively in natural resource decision-making; facilitates intra- and inter-group collaboration; and helps make local knowledge more available to scientists and policymakers and research more available to rural people. The Center facilitates collaboration between researchers and rural communities, and works to more effectively link practitioners in forest communities throughout the rural forested regions of California, western Oregon, and western Washington.
The program coordinator will work closely with a citizens advisory council to foster new relationships between practitioners, communities, and researchers with a focus on underserved communities in the Pacific West.
As identified by the advisory council, the Pacific West Community Forestry Center work centers on four thematic areas:
ÿ The current and mobile ecosystem workforce
ÿ Traditional Environmental Knowledge
ÿ Environmental Justice with an emphasis on networking upstream and downstream resource management groups and rural and urban residents
ÿ Socioeconomic monitoring and assessment
In addition to working with the advisory council, the coordinator works closely with the National Center Director, the Director of Forest Community Research, and with a professional research and education team at Forest Community Research. The Center Coordinator will be involved in diverse community-based forestry research, and will work with a wide variety of community-based groups in the thematic areas identified above.
The successful applicant is comfortable and effective working with and facilitating groups, will hold of a minimum of a masters degree in a relevant field or have equivalent experience, is knowledgeable of and has experience in natural resources and the social sciences, has experience with and a passion for participatory research, and has excellent writing and organizational skills. The successful applicant will be available to start no later than August of 2002 (sooner is welcomed), have several years of experience with project management, and demonstrated excellent project management and administrative skills. The applicant is creative and willing to assist project partners in diverse ways to advance learning and ensure success. Knowledge of Spanish a plus. Travel throughout the Pacific West is required, along with occasional trips beyond the Pacific West Region. This position is based at Forest Community Research's main office in Taylorsville, California, in the Northern Sierra Nevada Mountains. The area is a lightly populated, natural resource dependent area, with good schools and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities. A competitive salary is offered.
Send cover letter, résumé or vita, names and phone numbers of four people willing to serve as references, and one writing sample to: Pacific West Community Forestry Center, Forest Community Research, Attention: L. Hanson, P.O. Box 11 (4438 Main Street), Taylorsville, California 95983. No faxed or digital applications please. Deadline for applications is May 22, 2002. For more information, see our website at www.PWCFC.org and www.FCResearch.org. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.
What Is The National Community Forestry Center?
The National Network of Forest Practitioners (NNFP) received a grant from the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop the National Community Forestry Center (NCFC). The NCFC, established in June 2000, is a network of a national center and four regional centers in Appalachia, the Southwest, the Pacific West, and the Northeast. Advisory councils representing diverse citizen interests provide guidance for each regional center. Working with these citizen councils, the NCFC aims to integrate research and rural people's knowledge into activities that contribute to community well being, as well as build the research capacity of rural, forest-based communities. The NCFC is a collaborative effort led by the NNFP in conjunction with each of the following regional centers:
Northern Forest Center, Yellow Wood Associates, St. Albans, VT
Pacific West Forest Center, Forest Community Research, Taylorsville, CA
Southwest Forest Center, Forest Trust, Santa Fe, NM
Appalachian Forest Center, a new host will be chosen by February 2002
The primary activities of the National Community Forestry Center are:
… Promote learning and action through participatory research.
… Provide better information sources, exchange, and dissemination on natural resource issues.
… Increase networking and capacity-building opportunities among forest practitioners, rural communities, researchers, and policy-makers.
… Develop adult education, training, and technical assistance programs related to issues and opportunities defined by rural communities.
… Participate in natural resource policy discussions and decisions at local, state, and federal levels.
… Link forest communities within and across bioregions to conserve natural resources and enhance social and economic opportunity.
… Facilitate collaboration between researchers and rural communities.
… Build rural community-capacity for self-determination.
Who is Forest Community Research?
Forest Community Research is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing community well-being and community-based approaches to resource stewardship through, research, education, and practice. The organization's work emphasizes the interconnections between community well-being, participatory community development, and healthy, sustainable ecosystems. Since 1993, we have worked toward bridging the thinking between people and groups with different-and at times competing-ideas about social and natural resources. The organization pursues this mission by:
… identifying, developing, and improving indicators to measure and assess community well-being and its intersection with natural resource use;
… conducting primary and applied research on community health and development;
… developing programs, networks, and institutions to build community capacity;
… advancing the concept and the work of reinvesting in communities and the environment;
… building the capacity of groups and institutions to practice civic science;
… providing education and training on the use of participatory research, evaluation, and monitoring;
… designing and facilitating new approaches to public involvement in natural resource management;
… conducting analyses that inform resource policy and legislation; and
… supporting and working with partners in the practice of integrating sustainable resource management with environmental justice and equity concerns.
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Forest Community Research
4438 Main Street
P.O. Box 11
Taylorsville, CA 95983
telephone: 530-284-1022
telefax: 530-284-1023
http://www.FCResearch.org
Fecha - 30-04-02
Nombre: Job
Comentarios: POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
CHICAGO COMMUNITY LOAN FUND, Chicago, IL
Position Title: PORTFOLIO ASSOCIATE
The Chicago Community Loan Fund (CCLF) is a dynamic, not-for-profit social
investment intermediary providing a bridge between socially concerned
investors and community development projects in low- and moderate-income
neighborhoods of metropolitan Chicago. Through the provision of credit and
technical assistance, CCLF works closely with community development
corporations and other community-based organizations on housing and economic
development projects conceived to improve the quality of life in
disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Responsibilities
CCLF seeks a full-time Portfolio Associate to oversee loan monitoring,
servicing, and reporting. Specifically, CCLF seeks a candidate who would:
Monitor CCLF's loan portfolio, including maintenance of credit files;
Collect and analyze compliance materials, including financial statements,
from borrowers;
Conduct site inspections;
Coordinate technical assistance to non-compliant and at-risk accounts;
Work with loan officers, borrowers and attorneys to complete loan closings;
Work with senior staff in negotiating loan modifications, workouts and
restructures;
Assist in the processing and monitoring of disbursements and draw requests;
Maintain various loan portfolio databases to ensure data integrity;
Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely portfolio reports for
management, board and institutional investors;
Assist various staff with technical assistance to applicants and other
non-borrower clients; and
Complete other assignments as required.
Nature & Scope of Working Relationships
The Portfolio Associate is primarily responsible for loan monitoring,
servicing and reporting. The position requires maintenance of working
relationships with borrower organizations; investors; local, state and
federal agencies; legal and fiscal advisors; the Board of Directors and its
committees; Executive Director; and other public/private sector institutions
and peers in the field of community development. The Portfolio Associate
reports to the Portfolio Manager.
Major Challenges/Performance Measures
The major challenges of this position are to ensure the: timely collection
of borrower payments; ongoing monitoring of borrower conditions and
compliance; provision of high quality and appropriate technical assistance
to non-compliant and at risk accounts; expedient closing of loans; and
production of accurate and timely portfolio reports. Performance measures
include: achievement of annual closing goal; outstanding customer service to
borrowers; a high level of loan payments and solid reporting on health of
borrowers; and assistance to non-compliant accounts to ensure success of
borrower projects.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following: a demonstrated
commitment to neighborhood redevelopment and/or poverty alleviation/social
justice; ability to perform financial and program analysis; the ability to
work successfully with a diverse range of community-based groups; strong
oral and written communication skills; an attention to details; a
proficiency with Microsoft Access database software; the ability to organize
and handle multiple priorities simultaneously; demonstrated project
management and problem-solving abilities; and an ability to work effectively
in a team work environment.
Minimum educational requirement: Bachelors degree in business management,
business administration, economics, urban planning or a related field.
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are preferred but not required.
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Benefits: 3 weeks vacation; medical and dental insurance; and retirement
Application Procedure:
PLEASE SUBMIT COVER LETTER, RESUME & SALARY HISTORY TO:
Debra J. Houghtaling, Portfolio Manager
Chicago Community Loan Fund
29 East Madison Street, Suite 1700
Chicago, Illinois 60602
dhoughtaling@cclfchicago.org
(No Calls Please)
DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 22, 2002
The Chicago Community Loan Fund is an equal opportunity employer.
Fecha - 29-04-02
Nombre: Carlota Franco
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Fecha - 25-04-02
Nombre: Job
Comentarios: Program Manager (Program Development), Sri Lanka Canada Development Fund
Application Deadline: Friday April 26, 2002
South Asia Partnership (SAP) Canada is looking for a Program Manager for its Sri Lanka Canada Development Fund Program.
SAP Canada is a forum in Canada on South Asian human development issues. It has a membership of other NGOs and a broad constituency of civil society organizations in Canada and is a member of SAP International, which serves a network of SAP organizations in five countries of South Asia.
Position Summary
The Sri Lanka Canada Development Fund (SLCDF) program with a 15-year track record is establishing itself as an autonomous local NGO, based in Sri Lanka. SAP Canada is seeking a person who will assist with this transition, from Ottawa. The Program Manager will be primarily responsible for program development, fundraising and providing support for the transition. The major part of the position for the next year is to develop projects in Sri Lanka with existing SLCDF partners, and to create partnerships and approach donors to seek support for new projects. The Program Manager will provide SLCDF with technical assistance on institutional development and programming as needed. The position involves liaison and reporting with CIDA, Canadian and Sri Lankan Boards and Secretariats. The position includes a component of public education in Canada and working with SAP members and partners.
Responsibilities
· Research new donor sources and develop proposals for international donors and Sri Lanka-based donors
· Foster new relationships, linkages with Canadian organizations, and funding organizations
· Develop project proposals for support by Canadian NGOs
· Advise on organizational development
· Maintain a results-based management and monitoring system
· Maintain liaison with, and ensure adequate reporting to CIDA
· Coordinate and implement program consultations for Canadian organizations interested in Sri Lanka.
· Document and disseminate in Canada lessons learned from the SLCDF program.
· Communicate regularly to SAP Canada constituency on SLCDF activities.
· Work with other staff to develop and maintain appropriate financial, administrative and information systems for the effective operation of the program.
Requirements
· Demonstrated experience in program development
· Knowledge and understanding of fundraising in the non-profit sector
· Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of international development
· Demonstrated writing skills
· Computer literacy (Windows, MS Word 6.0)
· Fluency in English, preferably bilingual (English/French)
· Proven experience in program, administrative and financial management
· Familiarity with CIDA regulations and bilateral project management
· Familiarity with results based monitoring and evaluation
· University degree
Assets
· Understanding of gender, human rights, and peace building issues and analysis
· Experience working with the Canadian NGO community
· Familiarity with South Asia, preferably Sri Lanka
· Solid interpersonal skills
· Knowledge of Sinhala and/or Tamil
Starting Time
SAP Canada aims to fill the position by May 13, 2002, or as early as possible.
Contract Basis
All positions in SAP Canada are provided on a time-specific contract basis, with a full compensation package comparable to many Canadian NGOs.
Applications
SAP Canada strongly prefers receiving hard copy applications.
Applicants should submit a personal résumé and a statement of interest indicating experience and abilities relevant to the features of the position to:
SAP Canada
1 Nicholas Street, Suite 200, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B7
Fax : (613) 241-1129
Email: officemanager@sapcanada.org
Due to time constraints, SAP staff will be able to acknowledge only those applications being considered for interviews and will not be able to discuss the position by telephone.
For further information on SAP Canada, please visit: www.sapcanada.org
Fecha - 25-04-02
Nombre: Job
Comentarios: Fiscal manager needed for West Company, a non-profit microenterprise
development agency to handle A/P, P/R, cash flow projections, monthly
financial statements, annual budget, employee benefit programs, periodic
grant reports, allocations across programs and funding sources and
accounting for independent loan fund. APplicant must be self motivated,
self directed, capable of multi-tasking, and possess a
professional-level knowledge of GAAP. BA degree in accounting or
equivalent work experience required. Nonprofit experience preferred.
See the West Company web site for a full job description at
www.westcompany.org.
Send cover letter, salary requirement and resume to Price Waterman, 516
South State Street, Ukiah, CA. 95482 or e-mail jwaterman@saber.net
Fecha - 23-04-02
Nombre: Job microfinances
Comentarios: Microfinance Specialist, Central Asia
ACDI/VOCA is seeking a Microfinance Specialist for a potential 2-year position on a large-scale USAID funded project in
the Ferghana Valley in Central Asia. To be considered, candidates must have direct and extensive experience in
microlending, at least 5 years of international experience, preferably in Central Asia, and Russian or Central Asian
language skills. Please send CV and salary history to roster@acdivoca.org. No phone calls please; only finalists will
be contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
Credit Information Expert
ACDI/VOCA seeks a long-term credit information specialist for an ADB-funded project designed to facilitate the delivery
of business development services to SMEs in Indonesia. Requirements and preferences include one or more of the
following:
? Extensive international experience in credit information reporting systems;
? ADB experience;
? Ability to design a blueprint for a credit information bureau;
? Extensive experience in Indonesia and/or the region
Respond with resume, cover letter, and salary history to roster@acdivoca.org with Credit Information Expert in the
Subject Line. No phone calls please. Only finalists will be contacted. EOE.
Fecha - 23-04-02
Nombre: CHP International, Inc.
Comentarios: SEEKING PROJECT DIRECTOR CANDIDATES FOR A PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT
CHP International wants to bid on an RFP issued by the Department of Labor's
Employment and Training Administration. We must first determine whether we
can identify a qualified Project Director to propose. Below you will find
(1)a summary of the statement of work, and (2) The required qualifications
of the Project Director. If you are interested and meet the requirments,
please submit your resume ASAP to DOL-SBA@chpinternational.com. Closing
date is April 29. The complete RFP No. DCS-02-25 can be downloaded from:
http://wdsc.doleta.gov/sga/rfp.asp
PROJECT SUMMARY:
The Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOL/ETA),
is soliciting proposals to select a contractor to aggressively market
self-employment assistance as an effective workforce development strategy
and to test the effectiveness of providing micro loans and entrepreneurial
training services to workers through one-stop centers in urban and rural
areas. The objectives of the project: (1) To test the viability of
micro-enterprise initiatives in urban and rural one-stop environments;(2) To
explore the effectiveness of an interagency model that melds complimentary
micro-enterprise programs without duplication;(3) To help the economics of
the selected urban and rural areas by helping to generate new small
businesses and aiding the development of existing small businesses;(4) To
identify and help alleviate barriers which exist to starting a
micro-enterprise;(5) To understand the benefits and costs of integrating
workforce and economic development;(6) To analyze the impact of small
business formation and small business development on local urban and rural
economies; and (7) To add to the growing body of knowledge concerning small
business development and micro-enterprise in both urban and rural
environments. The period of performance for the prospective award will be 48
months from the date of contract execution
PROJECT DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS
The project director shall have:
*a minimum of ten years' experience in performing social science research
focusing on microenterprise programs
*a minimum of five years of experience in designing and coordinating
large-scale research projects
*a minimum of five years' experience serving as a project director or in an
equivalent position in project management.
*a PhD in economics, political science, public administration, or
statistics
James B. Kelly, Associate Director
CHP International, Inc.
1040 North Blvd., Suite 220
Oak Park, IL 60301
708/848-9650 or 800/449-2614 [domestic only]
Fax: 708/848-3191
DOL_SBA@chpinternational.com; www.chpinternational.com
Fecha - 20-04-02
Nombre: Job
Comentarios: ACDI/VOCA seeks banking and finance professionals to serve in various roles on a World Bank funded project to establish
and develop a credit cooperative system throughout rural Tajikistan. Requirements and preferences for all positions
include:
* Minimum 10 - 15 years' experience designing, implementing, and managing financial service institutions with emphasis
on rural and agricultural, banking and/or credit cooperatives
* Familiarity with industry 'best practices' in microfinance and small enterprise (SE) financial service delivery
* US and overseas rural and commercial lending experience
* Training experience in credit appraisal methods, risk evaluation and techniques for financing private farmers
* Working language proficiency in Tajik and/or Russian.
* Fluent English
* Ability and willingness to work/live in rural areas of Tajikistan
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Respond with resume, cover letter, and salary history to:
mpaul@acdivoca.org with Banking & Finance, Tajikistan in the Subject Line. No phone calls please.
Fecha - 20-04-02
Nombre: Job
Email: jennifer_tescher@sbk.com
Comentarios: POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Community Tax Coalition Manager
Center for Law & Human Services
The Center for Law & Human Services, a Chicago-based statewide non-profit
organization, has an immediate opening for a staff person to guide its work
leading a national coalition of community-based tax organizations. The
Center is committed to expanding resources and building assets for the
working poor through community programming, outreach, training, public
education, research, policy and advocacy. The Center's work builds on its
volunteer-driven Tax Counseling Project, a national leader in providing free
income tax preparation and tax planning at 25 sites throughout Illinois.
The Community Tax Coalition was founded in 2001 to facilitate the sharing of
best practices among its members and to develop joint strategies in the
areas of program planning, marketing and outreach and advocacy. The
Coalition will be convening its first ever national conference in Chicago on
June 20, 2002. The Community Tax Coalition Manager is responsible for a
wide range of activities, including
Responsibilities:
* support work by the coalition and its network of member
organizations, organizing working groups to address issues of shared concern
* Facilitate ongoing communication among coalition partners and other
interested organizations through conference calls, maintaining a listserv
and other vehicles
* Monitor and analyze tax policy and tax service developments at the
national level and serve as a liaison with the IRS, Treasury and tax writing
committees of Congress
* Convene conferences and meetings of the coalition and its partners
* Coordinate development of publications and materials that highlight
"best practices" in the field of community tax preparation and outreach and
facilitate their dissemination
*
Qualifications:
* Working knowledge of tax service and tax policy issues.
* Familiarity with advocacy and social service organizations and/or
coalition-building in a community setting.
* Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to cultivate and sustain
relationships with diverse individuals and organizations.
* Strong communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to
speak and write clearly and persuasively, and to articulate both an
organizational and personal vision.
* Ability to work independently and assume a leadership role in a
fast-paced organization.
* Bachelor's Degree required.
* Working knowledge of Spanish or another language a plus.
This full-time position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
The salary is competitive with benefits. The Center for Law & Human
Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer which values a culturally diverse
workplace and welcomes persons with disabilities.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume by May 15, 2002 to: National Tax
Coalition Manager Search, Center for Law & Human Services, 29 E. Madison
Street, Suite 910, Chicago, IL, 60602.
For more information, see www.centerforlaw.org.
Jennifer Tescher
ShoreBank
7054 S. Jeffery Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60649
773-420-4725
jennifer_tescher@sbk.com
Fecha - 19-04-02
Nombre: José Luis Pizarro T.
Email: lpizarro@libero.it
Comentarios: We are launching a new on-line technical assistance service addressed mainly
to non governmental organizations (NGOs), micro-finance institutions (MFIs),
grassroots level organizations, and development institutions in general, to
assist them in solving their problems using the resources and potentialities
offered by Internet.
You can obtain more information about our services visiting our web page at
www.projects-microfinances.it
In case of doubt, do not hesitate to ask more information to
info@projects-microfinances.it
José Luis Pizarro T.
Vía Vito Bering 16/2 - 00154 Roma (Italia)
Telef. + 39 0657300930 - Fax +39 0657300930
mailto:
Fecha - 16-04-02
Nombre: Job
Comentarios: Senior Development Finance Specialist, USAID Bolivia Rural Financial
Services Project
Project Description
DAI is seeking candidates for the long term position of Senior Development
Finance Specialist on the USAID-funded Bolivia Rural Financial Services
project. DAI has been implementing the Rural Financial Services project in
Bolivia since March, 2001. The project aims to expand the provision of
sustainable financial services from formal institutions to more people in
rural areas. In addition, underserved and urban populations are targeted
for access to noncredit services, especially deposit services. DAI provides
technical assistance and training for financial institutions, oversees
research on innovation and new product development, and manages a rural
investment fund.
Position Description
This is a long-term position based in Bolivia. In close coordination with
the Chief of Party and the Development Finance Specialist, the Senior
Development Finance Specialist will provide technical oversight of the
project as well as hands-on technical assistance to the microfinance
institutions and other beneficiaries of the SEFIR project. The technical
assistance and oversight will include, but not be limited to, the
following: new product and service development; enhanced information
technology for MFIs; reengineering and organizational development of MFIs;
industry development; and the development of a credit bureau.
In conjunction with the SEFIR team and the subcontractors, he/she will
assess the overall financial market in general and will evaluate particular
financial institutions to determine their potential role in the Rural
Financial Services (RFS) Project. He/She will work closely with financial
institution staff in determining strategies to introduce new processes and
products/services as well as in penetrating further into rural and
under-served markets. The Senior DFS will also participate in studies to
assess the feasibility of opening new branches in under-served areas in
order to advise institutions on strategic service point placement in rural
and under-served markets. He/She will also provide and/or manage technical
assistance to participating institutions in new product development and
roll-out of new products (promotion, implementation and maintenance of new
product lines). He/She will serve as a member of the committee for the
Market Development Fund (FDM).
He/She will coordinate with USAID/Bolivia, microfinance institutions,
support agencies, other donors, and relevant government agencies to
facilitate the objectives of the project. In addition, he/she will be
primarily responsible for managing the work of short-term technical
assistance and subcontractors.
He/She will draw on his/her knowledge of the Bolivian Microfinance Sector,
as well as from his/her broad international experience and contacts, to
serve as the key advisor to the financial institutions.
Primary Responsibilities
* Assess the needs of the microfinance institutions
* Work closely with financial institution staff to introduce new processes
and products/services and to penetrate into rural and under-served markets;
* Provide and/or manage technical assistance to financial institutions
staff in new product/process development and implementation;
* Participate in studies to assess the feasibility of opening new financial
institution branches in underserved areas;
* Coordinate closely with the Chief of Party and the Development Finance
Specialist; and
* Facilitate communication between SEFIR and all stakeholders, including
MFIs, DAI home office, and USAID/Bolivia.
Skills Required
* Minimum of a Master's degree in finance, economics, or a related field
* 10-15 years microfinance experience in microfinance
* Experience in the Bolivian microfinance market
* USAID project management experience
* Fluent Spanish speaker
Level of responsibility and salary commensurate with background and
experience. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to:
Development Alternatives, Inc.
7250 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 200
Bethesda, MD 20814
Attn.: Ms. Tamara Stanton
or
fax the information: (301) 718-7968
or e-mail: recruit_sdfs@dai.com
No phone inquiries accepted.
Marla B. Pettinato
Finance, Banking, & Enterprise Group
Development Alternatives, Incorporated
7250 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 200
Tel. 301-718-8699
Fax 301-718-7968
Fecha - 16-04-02
Nombre: Job
Comentarios: Canadian Council on Social Development
309 Cooper Street
5th/e Floor/Étage
Ottawa, ON K2P 0G5 Conseil canadien de développement social
Tel: (613) 236-8977 Fax: (613) 236-2750
E-mail: council@ccsd.ca
Internet: www.ccsd.ca
The Canadian Council on Social Development, a national, non-profit organization based in Ottawa, is one of Canada’s most authoritative voices on social policy issues. Guided by the principles of social justice and equality, the Council develops and promotes progressive social policies and programs through research, consultation, public education and advocacy. The Council is currently seeking a
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH
As Director of Research, your task will be to ensure the effective management and coordination of a highly skilled and committed team conducting significant research that is of interest to the social policy community, to social agencies, governments, and academics, as well as to labour and business groups. In addition, you will be responsible for developing partnerships and securing research funding from a variety of sources.
As an effective and enthusiastic manager, you have demonstrated leadership and strong project management experience in a research environment in which teamwork and mentoring are fostered. You are an accomplished and recognized researcher committed to the area of social policy with a Ph.D (or equivalent) in a relevant field, as well as expertise in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. You also have experience with and an appreciation for collaborative and interdisciplinary research. You have superior interpersonal and project management skills, a strong capacity to liaise and network, and good knowledge of research funding opportunities and sources. Bilingualism is a strong asset. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The Council offers a competitive benefits package and is committed to employment equity.
If you are interested in this challenging position, please reply no later than April 30, 2002 to :
Canadian Council on Social Development
Attention: Penelope Feather
309 Cooper Street, 5th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0G5
Tel : (613) 236-8977 Fax : (613) 236-2750
Email : feather@ccsd.ca
Website : www.ccsd.ca
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Fecha - 16-04-02
Nombre: Job
Comentarios: INTERIGHTS
The International Centre for the Legal Protection of Human Rights
12 April, 2002
Recruitment for two posts at INTERIGHTS
Dear friend,
1. Recruitment of Executive Director
You may recall that we recently advertised for a replacement for Emma Playfair who is leaving to take up an appointment with the Ford Foundation in Cairo.
Our initial round of advertising resulted in rather fewer applications than we had expected and, after some deliberation, our Board has decided to re-advertise the position on a higher salary than the one in the original advertisement in order to widen the field of applicants.
We would again ask for your assistance in identifying outstanding candidates. As Emma said in her original letter to you, the post of Interights’ Executive Director is an absorbing and exciting position, leading a well-established international human rights organisation with a unique role in promoting the protection of human rights through law worldwide.
This position is being advertised internationally and we welcome applications from any part of the world.
2. Recruitment of Legal Officer, Equality Programme
We are also now recruiting to replace Mariann Meier-Wang who will be returning to New York and therefore leaving Interights in June. Your assistance in finding suitable candidates to be appointed as Legal Officer for our Equality Programme would therefore also be welcomed.
The person appointed will develop and implement our strategic litigation programme on equality and anti-discrimination. At present a major focus of this new programme is a European project on race discrimination, but the Legal Officer will also be expected over the next two years to develop a programme which addresses other forms of discrimination and issues of equality around the world.
* * *
I enclose notices advertising the two positions and would be very grateful for any help you can give us in identifying appropriate candidates for the positions. In particular, I would ask you to display the notices wherever appropriate and to bring them to the personal attention of potential candidates. I would also particularly value any suggestions you may have for strong candidates for the posts.
With many thanks for your continuing assistance.
Yours sincerely
Jeremy McBride
Vice-Chair and Acting Director
J.McBride@bham.ac.uk
Fecha - 16-04-02
Nombre: Job
Comentarios: INTERIGHTS
The International Centre for the Legal Protection of Human Rights
is seeking a
LEGAL OFFICER FOR THE EQUALITY PROGRAMME
£24,000 - £30,500
INTERIGHTS, the International Centre for the Legal Protection of Human Rights, was founded in 1982 to promote the legal protection of human rights and freedoms through the effective use of international and comparative human rights law.
THE LEGAL OFFICER FOR THE EQUALITY PROGRAMME will be responsible for developing and implementing Interights’ programme on equality and anti-discrimination, working with lawyers, judges, human rights organizations and other relevant institutions to strengthen the legal protection of the right to equality and non-discrimination worldwide. As such, the Legal Officer will be responsible for identifying areas of the law in which strategic litigation and other means of intervention will advance legal standards in this field. In addition, the Legal Officer will provide advice and resources to Interights' other regional and thematic programmes on the issues of equality and anti-discrimination as they arise. The work will include:
§ taking the lead role in defining and developing the overall focus of Interights' work in this field
§ providing legal advice and assistance relating to equality/anti-discrimination to lawyers, NGOs and others worldwide
§ developing strategic litigation and submitting amicus curiae briefs to international and regional courts and tribunals
§ organizing training and promotional projects in litigating equality and anti-discrimination issues
§ disseminating legal information on these issues through publications, the worldwide web and other means
§ supporting Interights' other regional and thematic programmes in those programmes' equality/anti-discrimination work
§ coordinating the programme’s Advisory Committee and
§ supervising interns and volunteers.
A major element of the programme in the first two years will be to implement an ongoing European project with two partner organisations on strengthening race discrimination initiatives designed to build on new landmark anti-racism legislation in Europe. The Legal Officer will be expected to develop a strategic programme which combines this initiative with others to address other forms of discrimination and issues of equality around the world.
The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of international human rights law relating to equal treatment without discrimination, relevant professional experience, and the ability to litigate cases on discrimination and related issues. Fluency in English is essential and other languages an advantage.
The Legal Officer will join a staff of sixteen, including eight lawyers. S/he will be based in London, but will be required to travel from time to time. Salary from £24,000 to £30,500 according to skills and experience.
For further information and an application form, contact Cathal Sheerin, INTERIGHTS, 33 Islington High Street, London N1 9LH. Fax. 44-(0)207-278-4334. E-mail: csheerin@interights.org.
Closing date: 15 May 2002 Interviews: mid-June 2002
Committed to equal opportunities
Fecha - 16-04-02
Nombre: Job
Comentarios: INTERIGHTS
The International Centre for the Legal Protection of Human Rights
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
£50,000 - £55,000
INTERIGHTS is an international human rights organisation, based in London, established to promote the effective use of law to protect rights worldwide. With regional programmes in Africa, Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, South Asia and the Caribbean, INTERIGHTS offers advice, technical expertise, training and support to lawyers, judges and human rights advocates in the use of international and comparative human rights law and national and international courts and tribunals.
The Executive Director will provide strategic direction and professional leadership, sustaining and building on INTERIGHTS’ reputation and unique contribution to the human rights movement, and developing a strong team of professional and motivated staff. The current Director is leaving to take up a new position after leading INTERIGHTS for nine years through a period of great change and development.
The key responsibilities of the Executive Director are as follows:
(i) Professional leadership Providing leadership in setting the strategic direction of INTERIGHTS, ensuring clarity as to the organisation’s mandate and mission.
(ii) Strategic planning Developing a clear sense of strategy, objectives and organisational goals;
(iii) Organisational and staff management Developing policies and procedures for the smooth management of the organisation; inspiring and guiding the work of the legal and administrative teams.
(iv) Board and Advisory Council Ensuring that the Board and Advisory Council are informed of, and where appropriate advise on, the nature, direction and impact of INTERIGHTS’ work.
(v) Fiscal responsibility With the Board and Finance and Administration Director, developing and implementing financial policies and procedures; formulating an annual budget within a three year planning process.
(vi) Fundraising Overall responsibility for efficient fundraising: ensuring proposal and reports are submitted on a timely basis; maintaining effective relations with donors.
(vii) Publications Overseeing the production and ensuring the quality of publications.
The successful candidate will have familiarity with the international human rights movement and with human rights law, proven management skills, at least 6 years relevant experience, preferably including experience in the non-profit sector, and excellent writing, editing and speaking skills in English.
Interights is governed by a 15-member Board and guided by a distinguished International Advisory Council. The Executive Director will lead an organisation of 17 staff, including 7 lawyers, with the support of a Finance and Administration Director and a Legal Director. S/he will be based in London, but with frequent travel.
Further information from Cathal Sheerin, INTERIGHTS, 33 Islington High Street, London N1 9LH, UK. Fax. +44(0)20 7278-4334. E-mail: ir@interights.org.
Closing date: 8 May 2002. Interviews provisionally scheduled for 31 May and 1 June 2002
Committed to equal opportunities
Fecha - 09-04-02
Nombre: Jennifer Hayes
Email: Jennifer.Hayes@ci.seattle.wa.us
Comentarios: The Rainier Valley Community Development Fund (CDF) and the City of Seattle's Office of Economic Development are recruiting for a Community Business Assistance Specialist to work with businesses that will be impacted by light rail construction in the Rainier Valley, in Seattle, Washington. At-grade light rail construction in the Rainier Valley (Southeast Seattle) will impact the diverse business and residential community.
This person will be responsible to work with businesses one-on-one to prepare them to access the resources available to them, especially the Community Development Fund mitigation products. A detailed job description as well as a brochure are attached. Application deadline is April 19, 2002.
For more information about the CDF, please see http://www.soundtransit.org/linkrail/todfsc/cdf/cdfmain.htm. For more information about the City's Office of Economic Development, please see http://www.cityofseattle.net/EconomicDevelopment/default.htm.
I would greatly appreciate if you could share this announcement with anyone that you feel would be interested in this exciting opportunity.
Thank you-
Jennifer
Jennifer Davis Hayes
City of Seattle's Office of Economic Development
700 - 5th Avenue, Suite 1730
Seattle, WA 98104-5072
206-233-7827
jennifer.hayes@ci.seattle.wa.us
COMMUNITY BUSINESS ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST
Salary: Starts at $23.60/hour ($49,088 annually)
Application Deadline: April 19, 2002
Community Business Assistance Specialist: Serve as staff member of City's Office of Economic Development's community development team working with the Rainier Valley Community Development Fund (CDF) helping to implement the City's Sound Transit business retention program.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Provide financial technical and resource assistance to businesses in the Rainier Valley that are being displaced or indirectly impacted by construction of Sound Transit's Link light rail system. Help potential borrowers successfully qualify for financing.
· Conduct individual needs assessments of the impacted businesses for technical and resource assistance and make recommendations.
· Coordinate technical and resource assistance with staff from Sound Transit, other City departments, community lending organizations, business district support organizations, and small business advisory groups.
· Provide commercial finance and underwriting, financial and credit analysis, and economic and community development analysis and assistance.
· Work closely with diverse business owners including immigrants, refugees and communities of color.
· Facilitate interaction between Sound Transit, CDF, City of Seattle and other business assistance programs to resolve complex financial loan issues.
· Identify gaps in existing resources and assist in the development of new tools and resources.
· Analyze and interpret policies and procedures from relevant sources including Sound Transit, Small Business Administration, government and private financing sources, land use codes, and other government policies and procedures.
· Plan and deliver informational presentations for impacted businesses on how to access available technical assistance.
· Prepare and deliver presentations to City staff, Rainier Valley Community Development Fund, Sound Transit staff, business and community groups, property owners, the Mayor, City Council and others.
Required Qualifications:
· The equivalent of two years of experience in economic development, community development, commercial finance, commercial underwriting and a baccalaureate degree in business administration, economics, finance, public administration, urban planning, or a related field.
· Or, a combination of education and/or training, and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform this work.
· Ability to work effectively with community-based organizations, business owners and individuals from a variety of economic and cultural circumstances.
· Effective oral and written communication, negotiation and monitoring skills.
Desired Qualifications:
· An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to work successfully in a collaborative manner with a minimum of hands-on supervision.
· Language fluency in Vietnamese or other languages.
How to Apply: Please mail your resume and a cover letter specifically addressing how your qualifications relate to the position job duties and qualifications. On an additional page, please describe an example of how you have assisted a business that was facing a problem or opportunity to develop a plan of action. Mail to: Diane Hadi/Christina Reed, Office of Economic Development, 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1730 Seattle, WA 98104
Note: This position is authorized as a City position through December 2002, after which the City intends to transition the work to an independent legal entity which will continue to perform the same functions.
Fecha - 08-04-02
Nombre: VINCENT O' Donnell
Email: VODonnell@liscnet.org
Comentarios: The following position is currently posted at Local Initiatives Support Corporation. We are seeking an experienced person to join our program for preservavtion of existing federally assisted multifamily housing.
Senior Program Officer For Preservation
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is seeking a Senior Program Officer for its national affordable housing preservation program to provide project-specific technical assistance; underwrite loan proposals; assist with program and product development; undertake research projects; and establish and maintain program databases. This position will be based in LISC's Boston office, although LISC will consider candidates who need to be located in New York City or Washington, DC.
The Organization
Local Initiatives Support Corporation is America's largest private, non-profit community development intermediary, dedicated to helping Community Development Corporations (CDCs) transform distressed neighborhoods into healthy communities. Since its formation 20 years ago, LISC and its affiliates have provided more than $3 billion in financing for over 93,000 housing units and 11.2 million square feet of commercial, industrial, retail and community facility space, leveraging more than $4.6 billion of public and private funds.
LISC works at the grass roots level through four regional hub offices in New York City, Washington, DC, Los Angeles and Chicago, and through a national network of 38 local field offices. The headquarter office is located in New York City. LISC also operates a national rural program that is based in Washington, DC, and several other national initiatives that are based in New York City and Boston.
LISC obtains financing for its programs and operations through a combination of sources. These include grants from corporations, foundations, and in some cases individuals, and below market loans from banks, foundations, and insurance companies. LISC also receives a percentage of its revenue from public sources, nearly all of which are passed through LISC to CDCs.
LISC's national preservation initiative addresses the issue of expiring rent and mortgage subsidies in the nation's stock of over 1.8 million assisted multifamily housing units. The program expands LISC's preservation activities by: providing technical support to LISC's field offices and local CDCs; developing new financial products to support preservation activities; supporting LISC's policy office on legislative and regulatory issues; developing and maintaining new partnerships with other nonprofit stakeholders, and raising awareness about the preservation issue.
The Position
This new position will establish an increased capacity within LISC to support the mission of preserving at-risk affordable multifamily housing. Working under the supervision of, and reporting to, the Vice President for Preservation, the Senior Program Officer for Preservation will be responsible for a variety of technical and communications activities that