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International Job Opportunities
To respond to the below announcements, please send a current resume and cover letter including the assignment title and name of project (if available) to the email address included in the posting. Please be sure to note your availability.
Minimal requirements for all assignments, unless otherwise noted are: seven (7) years of professional experience including at least two (2) years of experience working overseas, government or international agency experience, and an advanced degree. Foreign language skills are strongly preferred. We take pride in close communication with all of our experts, but we will not be able to respond to submissions that do not meet the requirements.
Please direct all general inquiries to Recruitment@irgltd.com and refrain from sending general requests in response to specific job notices. No phone calls or faxes, please.
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Chief of Party - FEWS NET
International Resources Group (IRG) is seeking qualified Chief of Party candidates for the USAID-funded Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) contract. The goal of FEWS NET is to provide decision makers with timely and rigorous early warning about emerging or evolving food security crises, while developing the capacity of local and regional institutions to detect and mitigate the risk and impact of food insecurity.
Job Description:
The FEWS NET Chief of Party will lead and manage a complex support network of people and organizations dealing with global food security information and early warning and decision systems; conduct strategic planning and coordinate activities to improve food security early warning systems through institutional development and technical support to US and foreign government agencies, NGOs, and other organizations; lead formal and informal interactions with USAID and other US government agencies (including NASA, NOAA, USDA, and USGS) as well as with multi-lateral institutions (i.e. WFP and FAO) and government ministries; maintain responsibility for the day-to-day coordination, administration, and supervision of technical staff and project funds, including monitoring and reporting project results.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years’ experience as a senior project manager with multi-lateral development organizations.
- Experience with projects that are focused on information sharing/dissemination, poverty mapping, capacity building, network strengthening and building partnerships, disaster and/or famine risk assessment, vulnerability analysis, market analysis, early warning, and/or disaster relief highly desired.
- Demonstrated success managing large, geographically dispersed teams of international and local technical experts.
- Significant USAID experience, experience within FEWS NET , Food for Peace Office and/or as a USAID Chief of Party preferred.
- Experience working with UN and other international organizations, regional institutions, NGOs, and US and foreign government agencies and ministries desired.
- Previous experience working on international development projects in Africa required; experience in Asia and/or Latin America also highly desired.
- Foreign language proficiency in French preferred; Spanish and Portuguese desirable.
- Advanced degree in field related to food security (agricultural economics, agronomy, public policy, geography, emergency/disaster management, international relations, health, etc).
- Knowledge of GIS, remote sensing, and communications and information systems as applied to international development and food security programs a plus.
How to apply: Please send a current resume and cover letter with an indication of your earliest availability by email to EconomicGrowth@irgltd.com. Please indicate “FEWS NET - COP” in the subject line of the email.
Liberia - Rural Development, Agriculture, Enterprise Development, Infrastructure Experts
International Resources Group (IRG) is recruiting for mid- and senior-level experts in rural development, agriculture, value chains, enterprise development, workforce training rural/agricultural engineers for an upcoming USAID funded project in Liberia. IRG is seeking specialists who could serve in either short term short term or long term capacities. We especially welcome Liberian nationals to apply. We are looking for candidates for the following positions:
- Senior Management (Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party) – Strong leadership and managerial skills, experience in rural or enterprise development projects in post-conflict environments. At least 15 years experience, including substantial experience working on USAID-funded projects; knowledge of USAID processes and procedures. Masters Degree.
- Enterprise Development Specialist: Experience (at least 10 years) building enterprise development programs, especially in rural context. Experience in value chain program development and cross border trade. MBA or other Masters Degree.
- Agribusiness Specialist: At least 5 years managing for-profit agribusiness. At least 10 years of other experience managing agribusiness development program, especially regional and international trade policy and requirements, cooperative development, and rural finance. Master’s degree in agriculture, agribusiness, agricultural economics, or related field.
- Civil Engineer: Ten years’ work experience designing and managing infrastructure projects; preferably in Africa. Rural road construction and maintenance, installation of Bailey Bridges, piped water systems, and building rehabilitation. Supervision of sub-contracts, specifications to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, to spec. Bachelors in Civil Engineering (Masters Preferred) and current licenses.
In addition, IRG is seeking experts (with at least 7 years experience and a master’s degree) in the following areas to serve in either short- or long-term positions:
-Surveys, research and analysis
-Value chains
-Agricultural extension programs
-Horticulture /Agronomy (esp. rice)
-Irrigation/water Resources/ soil science
-Food processing
-Civil engineering
-Rural and small business finance
-Job, vocational, and youth training
-Enterprise development
-Agricultural and business policy
How to apply: Please send a resume and cover letter with an indication of your earliest availability via email to: economicgrowth@irgltd.com. Please indicate “Liberia” in the subject line of the email.
Kyrgyzstan – Field Office Manager
International Resources Group (IRG) is seeking a Field Office Manager for a political transition support project in Kyrgyzstan. This is a long-term position based in Osh, Kyrgyzstan to be filled immediately.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in establishing a satellite office in Osh and identify staffing and administrative needs and report to the Chief of Party (COP) in Bishkek;
- Assist in the design and implementation of program activities aimed at mitigating conflict, rehabilitating human and physical infrastructure, and supporting the development of civil society;
- In conjunction with the COP and the OTI Country Representative, develop quick grant disbursement project activities to achieve USAID objectives. Monitor, evaluate, and develop reporting procedures for these grants;
- Liaise with other donors operating in Osh for the purpose of forwarding USAID program objectives;
- Consult with the COP and the widest range of potential partners, and coordinate with other USAID project managers, UN Organizations, and other international organizations, NGOs, and bilateral donors in order to identify opportunities for the project to achieve greater visibility and synergy with other programs;
- Assist in monitoring and evaluation of project sponsored activities;
- Assist the COP with OTI administrative requests;
- Prepare bi-weekly and monthly reports as well as hot topics and success stories;
- Other duties as assigned by the COP.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in social sciences, community development, or related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience working with grant management, socio-political analysis, and program reporting.
- Management experience strongly preferred.
- Prior USAID/OTI and regional experience preferred.
- Familiarity with OTI methodologies and mediation/arbitration, democracy and governance activities.
- Experience working in areas of ethnic conflict.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work under difficult conditions while maintaining security awareness.
- Willingness to travel in high risk areas.
- Spoken and written fluency in English required.
- Working knowledge of Russian, Uzbek, and/or Kyrgyz preferred.
How to apply:
Send your resume and cover letter to SWIFTexperts@irgltd.com with Kyrgyz-Osh in the subject line. In your cover letter please indicate your earliest availability and a brief description of your qualifications as related specifically to those listed above.
International Resource Group (IRG) is an international professional services firm that helps governments, the private sector, communities, and households manage critical resources to build a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous world. Since its inception in 1978, IRG has completed over 750 contracts in 137 countries, delivering high-quality, cost-effective services that promote positive economic growth, institutional and social change, and intelligent use of resources – human, physical, environmental, and financial. To learn more about IRG please visit www.irgltd.com.
IRG is an EOE- M/F/D/V
Kyrgyzstan –Program Manager
International Resources Group (IRG) is seeking a Program Manager for a political transition support project in Kyrgyzstan. This is a long-term position based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to be filled immediately.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain working relationships and liaise with project counterparts;
- In collaboration with project field staff, conduct assessments and surveys to identify geographical areas and population groups most vulnerable to adverse political pressures;
- Undertake travel to remote and often high risk areas to reach the most vulnerable communities for information gathering, assessments, and monitoring purposes;
- Oversee daily activities of national staff in Bishkek;
- Coordinate daily implementation activities within the program's established priorities;
- Prepare grants for review by the Chief of Party (COP);
- Coordinate community and/or construction projects in the region with the COP and Program Development Officer (PDO);
- Liaise with Government counterparts, international donors, and UN Agencies;
- Prepare success stories and other public information material for individual for both internal and external purposes;
- Liaise with the COP, Operations Manager, and office staff to further program objectives and ensure that IRG standards are followed;
- Help coordinate program procurement and logistics activities with the PDO, grants mangers, Operations Manager, and COP;
- Collaborate in preparing for and conducting formal, regular meetings with USAID;
- Collaborate in the response to ad hoc requests for information as well as frequent and regular reporting to USAID;
- Other duties as assigned by the COP.
Qualifications:
- Degree in social sciences, community development or related field.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience working in project planning and implementation preferably related to community development and/or post-conflict issues.
- Experience with grants preferred.
- Experience working in Central Asia preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of all Microsoft Windows programs; (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and FrontPage).
- Understanding of complex socio-political environments, especially post-conflict situations.
- Ability to work under difficult conditions while maintaining security awareness.
- Willingness to travel in high risk areas is essential.
- Spoken and written fluency in English required.
- Working knowledge of Russian, Uzbek, and/or Kyrgyz preferred.
How to apply:
Send your resume and cover letter to SWIFTexperts@irgltd.com with Kyrgyz-Bishkek in the subject line. In your cover letter please indicate your earliest availability and a brief description of your qualifications as related specifically to those listed above.
International Resources Group (IRG) is an international professional services firm that helps governments, the private sector, communities, and households manage critical resources to build a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous world. Since its inception in 1978, IRG has completed over 750 contracts in 137 countries, delivering high-quality, cost-effective services that promote positive economic growth, institutional and social change, and intelligent use of resources – human, physical, environmental, and financial. To learn more about IRG please visit www.irgltd.com.
IRG is an EOE- M/F/D/V
Kyrgyzstan – Short Term Technical Assistance
International Resources Group (IRG) is seeking consultants for various short-term assignments on a political transition support project in Kyrgyzstan. While the specific duties and responsibilities of each position will vary, each assignment will focus on providing programmatic support and capacity building in one or both of the following areas:
- Procurement and logistics
- Grant Management
General Qualifications:
- Experience working in Central Asia (FSU) preferred.
- Experience working on projects with the Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) and knowledge of OTI mechanisms preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of all Microsoft Windows programs; (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and FrontPage).
- Understanding of complex socio-political environments, especially post-conflict situations.
- Ability to work under difficult conditions while maintaining security awareness.
- Willingness to travel in high risk areas is essential.
- Spoken and written fluency in English required.
- Working knowledge of Russian, Uzbek, and/or Kyrgyz strongly preferred.
How to apply:
Send your resume and cover letter to SWIFTexperts@irgltd.com with Kyrgyz-STTA in the subject line. In your cover letter please indicate the date of your earliest availability and a brief description of your qualifications specifically as they relate to procurement, grant management, and/or database management, and OTI experience.
International Resources Group (IRG) is an international professional services firm that helps governments, the private sector, communities, and households manage critical resources to build a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous world. Since its inception in 1978, IRG has completed over 750 contracts in 137 countries, delivering high-quality, cost-effective services that promote positive economic growth, institutional and social change, and intelligent use of resources – human, physical, environmental, and financial. To learn more about IRG please visit www.irgltd.com.
IRG is an EOE- M/F/D/V
Washington DC - FEWS NET Livelihoods Specialist
International Resources Group (IRG) is seeking qualified Livelihoods Specialists for the USAID-funded Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) contract. The goal of FEWS NET is to provide decision makers with timely and rigorous early warning about emerging or evolving food security crises, while developing the capacity of local and regional institutions to detect and mitigate the risk and impact of food insecurity. This position will be based in Washington, DC.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate livelihoods systems and vulnerability assessments, including baseline livelihood profiles and zone maps in rural and urban areas of Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Central Asia
- Lead efforts to improve methodologies and local capacity in livelihoods framework and vulnerability analysis
- Develop and update the program’s toolkits and manuals for systematically conducting and maintaining household livelihoods and vulnerability assessments
- Provide inputs to periodic reports, bulletins, and alerts related to food security early warning
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree or equivalent training/experience in the fields of livelihoods and vulnerability analysis for food security early warning (sociology, urban and regional planning, poverty studies, health, nutrition, etc)
- Familiarity with and ability to apply accepted methodologies for livelihoods analysis and vulnerability assessment as related to food security early warning
- Foreign language proficiency in French and/or Spanish
- Geographic experience in Africa and/or Latin America
- Willingness to travel
How to apply: Please send a current resume and cover letter with an indication of your earliest availability by email to EconomicGrowth@irgltd.com. Please indicate “FEWS NET – Livelihoods” in the subject line of the email.
Washington DC - FEWS NET Organizational Capacity Development Specialist
International Resources Group (IRG) is seeking qualified Livelihoods Specialists for the USAID-funded Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) contract. The goal of FEWS NET is to provide decision makers with timely and rigorous early warning about emerging or evolving food security crises, while developing the capacity of local and regional institutions to detect and mitigate the risk and impact of food insecurity. This position will be based in Washington, DC.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate livelihoods systems and vulnerability assessments, including baseline livelihood profiles and zone maps in rural and urban areas of Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Central Asia
- Lead efforts to improve methodologies and local capacity in livelihoods framework and vulnerability analysis
- Develop and update the program’s toolkits and manuals for systematically conducting and maintaining household livelihoods and vulnerability assessments
- Provide inputs to periodic reports, bulletins, and alerts related to food security early warning
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree or equivalent training/experience in the fields of livelihoods and vulnerability analysis for food security early warning (sociology, urban and regional planning, poverty studies, health, nutrition, etc)
- Familiarity with and ability to apply accepted methodologies for livelihoods analysis and vulnerability assessment as related to food security early warning
- Foreign language proficiency in French and/or Spanish
- Geographic experience in Africa and/or Latin America
- Willingness to travel
How to apply: Please send a current resume and cover letter with an indication of your earliest availability by email to EconomicGrowth@irgltd.com. Please indicate “FEWS NET – Livelihoods” in the subject line of the email.
Washington DC - Project Communications Specialist
International Resources Group (IRG) is seeking qualified Project Communications Specialists for the USAID-funded Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) contract. The goal of FEWS NET is to provide decision makers with timely and rigorous early warning about emerging or evolving food security crises, while developing the capacity of local and regional institutions to detect and mitigate the risk and impact of food insecurity. This position will be based in Washington, DC.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the design and production of bulletins, alerts and other tools for information sharing
- Consolidate inputs from technical specialists into intermittent reports and other information products, mostly electronic in format
- Contribute to the development of innovative methods for disseminating information to a global audience
- Develop scopes of work for short-term technical assistance related to communications and information sharing
- Provide day-to-day coordination, monitoring, and supervision of staff and consultants implementing communications activities
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree or equivalent training/experience in the communications field
- Minimum 5 years experience in communications for USAID-funded activities
- Experience with projects related to food security and early warning systems
- Experience writing about food security issues and pulling information from various sources into a coherent format
- Experience designing and maintaining website content
- Excellent speaking, presentation, and writing skills
- Foreign language proficiency in French and/or Spanish
- Geographic experience in Africa and/or Latin America
- Willingness to travel
How to apply: Please send a current resume and cover letter with an indication of your earliest availability by email to EconomicGrowth@irgltd.com. Please indicate “FEWS NET-Communications” in the subject line of the email.
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