Iraq Jobs

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From: Liz Kepferle [email protected]
Subject: Iraq jobs etc [6 items]
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2003 17:29:25 -0400

for first three jobs, here are the contacts:
Aileen Hanel
Program Associate
Phone: 202-966-5804
Fax: 202-363-4771
E-mail: [email protected]
or
Jeffrey McIntosh
Recruiting Consultant
CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
5301 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20015
Phone: 202-772-0507
Fax: 202-363-4771
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.caii.net

#1. JOB DESCRIPTION

Education Generalist (Baghdad)
Revitalization of Iraqi Schools and Stabilization of Education (RISE)

PROJECT
The position will support activities in the Revitalization of Iraqi
Schools and Stabilization of Education (RISE) Project. The position is
based in Baghdad.

BACKGROUND
The RISE project will promote normalization of activities in the Iraqi
school system prior to the initiation of classes at the end of September
and subsequently will focus on improving the quality of education and
planning for the future.

REPORTING & SUPERVISION
The Education Generalist will report to the RISE Chief of Party.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Education Generalist will supervise education demonstration projects
and education improvement grants. S/he will be responsible for
coordination with partner NGOs responsible for field work to improve the
Iraqi education system.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. M. A.
  2. A minimum of 8-10 years of experience working with NGOs and in
    education.
  3. Experience living and working in developing countries, with some of
    those years in the Middle East.
  4. Experience in education management, project implementation, and/or
    teacher training.
  5. Solid computer skills.
  6. Excellent speaking, writing, and analytical skills in English.
  7. Spoken Arabic.

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Written Arabic

#2. JOB DESCRIPTION

Management Associate
Revitalization of Iraqi Schools and Stabilization of Education (RISE)
(Education, Mobilization and Communications Division)

DIVISION

Education, Mobilization, and Communication

PROJECT

The position will support activities in the Revitalization of Iraqi
Schools and Stabilization of Education (RISE) Project.

BACKGROUND

The Education, Mobilization, and Communication (EMC) Division of CAII
supports the realization of human potential by increasing educational
participation, equity, quality, and access across barriers. EMS works
with Ministries of Education, communities, and local partners to
catalyze change and support reforms so that educational benefits extend
to all in society. EMC offers training and technical support that
improves teacher performance, management of the learning environment,
and educational outcomes.

SUMMARY

The Management Associate will manage project activities. This position
is based in Washington, DC and may require some international travel.

REPORTING & SUPERVISION

The Management Associate will report to the Project Director (RISE).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Develops and implements systems for the RISE Project.
  2. Provides direction, administrative and management support, and
    oversight to the RISE Project.
  3. Coordinates with field staff for the successful, timely completion of
    project tasks.
  4. Orients and supports teams of consultants; coordinates interventions
    with Washington/field-based consultants and USAID.
  5. Maintains regular communication with project counterparts at USAID.
  6. Monitors program performance and develops regular project reports.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPOMSIBILITIES

  1. Represents the firm and the RISE Project to the client and other
    constituencies.
  2. Keeps abreast of trends, research, and new thinking concerning
    education in the developing world.

REQUIRES SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Master’s degree in education or a related field
  2. Ten years of experience in international development, with some of
    those years in the Middle East.
  3. A minimum of two years experience in a technical area such as
    education, gender, post-conflict, or other.
  4. Experience living and working in a developing country.
  5. 3 years minimum project management experience, preferably with USAID
    in education.
  6. Solid computer skills.
  7. Excellent speaking, writing, and analytical skills in English.
  8. Strong interpersonal skills, particularly in multicultural
    environments.

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Spoken and written Arabic.
  2. Experience in budget and financial monitoring.
  3. Grants management experience.
  4. Teacher training experience.
  5. Experience as an NGO liaison.
  6. Experience in the development and implementation of Life Skills
    Modules.

#3. Primary and Secondary Education Advisors (Baghdad)
Revitalization of Iraqi Schools and
Stabilization of Education (RISE)
(Education, Mobilization and
Communications Division)

PROJECT
These positions will support activities in the Revitalization of Iraqi
Schools and Stabilization of Education (RISE) Project. The positions are
based in Baghdad.

BACKGROUND
The RISE project will promote normalization of activities in the Iraqi
school system prior to the initiation of classes at the end of September
and subsequently will focus on improving the quality of education and
planning for the future.

REPORTING & SUPERVISION
The Education Advisors will report to the RISE Chief of Party.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Advisors will supervise education demonstration projects, education
improvement grants, or teacher training carried out under the project to
improve the Iraqi education system.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

  1.  M. A.  or Ph.D.

  2.  A minimum of ten years of experience in international

development, with some of those years in the Middle East.
3. Experience living and working in a developing country.
4. Experience in primary or secondary education or teacher
training.
5. Solid computer skills
6. Excellent speaking, writing, and analytical skills in English.

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

  1.  Spoken and written Arabic

  2.  Experience in education reform.
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#4. As I mentioned in my voicemail, my company, AViD Consulting
(www.avidcon.com) does international development consulting for USAID,
and other donor agencies. We’ve performed work as prime and
subcontractors for projects in;
*Law and Governance
*Agriculture/Agribusiness
*Education
*Micro-enterprise/Finance, and
*Information Technology
(Most of our education consulting is done in the continent of Africa.)

We’ve been approached to help a larger contractor with their search for
those with backgrounds in Democracy and Governance, and Primary
Education to aid in the reconstruction efforts for Iraq.

In addition to exhausting all our contacts in the development consulting
space, I’m reachng out to all I know that may have ties/interests in
that region.

I’d greatly appreciate your dissemination of the following (general)
requirement:

Here’s what I’m looking for (ASAP, unfortunately!):

  1. primary educators/instructional designers- (teachers, of elementary
    school, fluent in Arabic, w/
    familiarity w/ the region)

  2. democracy and governance specialists- (fluent in Arabic, and familiar
    or interested in the region)

Typically, strong candidates have previous experience in the development
space, but I’m well aware that Georgetown has a strong Arab studies
program, and recent, or soon to be graduates will also make strong
candidates as well. Currently, I’m on the hunt for resumes so if anyone
is interested, they/you can contact,
or send their CVs to me via the numbers below.

Carlton Jones - 202.756.1317 - [email protected]
AViD Consulting - 1776 Eye St, NW, Washington DC 20006

#5. THE FORD FOUNDATION: PROGRAM OFFICER, KNOWLEDGE, CREATIVITY AND
FREEDOM
PROGRAM- MEDIA, ARTS AND CULTURE (NEW YORK, NY)
Program Officer will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and
evaluating the Foundation?s US programming in public interest media with
a primary focus on production. The Program Officer will develop new
initiatives that support high quality, innovative social documentaries
and other media projects. Will also be expected to develop strategies
that help public interest media to broaden and diversify their
audiences; to strengthen the infrastructure of public radio and
broadcasting; and to take account of new technologies.
Individuals with interdisciplinary knowledge and experience in more than
one medium encouraged. The Program Officer will develop grant making
strategies; identify prospective grantees; solicit, review and respond
to grant proposals; and prepare recommendations for funding. Will also
collaborate with colleagues in KC&F and in the Foundation’s other
programs and overseas offices to advance a worldwide
agenda around the Foundation?s goals .Qualifications: Advanced degree or
equivalent is required, as is substantial professional experience with
public interest media production, distribution and exhibition systems
and institutions, including interactive media, in the US.
Substantial experience with issues related to diversifying staffing and
programming is important. Superior analytical skills and the capacity to
write and speak effectively are critical. Interest and experience with
business planning and non-U.S. national media systems are highly valued,
as is interest in and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
both in the U.S. and overseas, particularly in Africa and the Middle
East, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia, and Russia.
Salary based on experience. To apply for employment, please send resume,
cover letter, and brief writing sample (5-20 pages of original work) by
April 30, 2003 to Ms. J. Graber, 320 East 43RD St, Box #162, >New York,
NY, 10017 or preferably by e-mail to [email protected].

http://www.fordfound.org

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#6. Allison Hollabaugh
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
800 N. Capitol St., NW, Suite 790
Washington, D.C. 20002

(202) 523-3240 ext.12

Policy Analyst Needed

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom is seeking a
policy analyst with a strong background and substantial experience
related to religious freedom and other human rights in the Muslim world,
including the relationship between Islam and human rights, and
conditions in the Middle East, Africa, and/or South Asia. Qualified
applicants will also be familiar with the development and implementation
of U.S. foreign policy in these areas. Language ability is desirable.

Responsibilities will include monitoring developments in U.S. foreign
policy and conditions of religious freedom and related human rights in
selected countries and regions; researching and drafting briefing
materials, reports, correspondence, and testimony; analyzing the
successes and failures of U.S. policy and developing policy
recommendations to promote respect for human rights, including religious
freedom, and
monitoring the implementation of those recommendations; interacting with
representatives of religious communities and other non-governmental
organizations, State Department and other U.S. government officials,
foreign delegations, and academic and other experts; preparing briefing
materials; and organizing Commission missions abroad, private briefings,
public hearings, and conferences.

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is a
federal government commission created by the International Religious
Freedom Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-292) to monitor religious freedom in
other countries and advise the President, the Secretary of State, and
Congress on how best to promote it.
Competitive salary and benefits are available. Interested parties should
send a resume, writing sample, and recommendations to Joseph R. Crapa,
Executive Director, at the address listed below:

Joseph R. Crapa
Executive Director
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
800 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 790
Washington, DC 20002
FAX: (202) 523-5020
E-MAIL: [email protected]