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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.
South Asia - Chief of Party/Biodiversity Conservation
International Resources Group (IRG) is accepting expressions of interest from qualified Chief of Party candidates for an anticipated biodiversity conservation project in South Asia. The project will support environmental governance, landscape management, sustainable wetland or forestry management, and natural resources management.
Responsibilities:
The Chief of Party will provide overall technical, administrative, and financial management leadership; review and monitor contract deliverables; prepare reports for submission to USAID; oversee the recruitment and engagement of technical staff; maintain reporting relationships with the IRG home office, relevant USAID personnel, and project partners; and provide technical implementation expertise as necessary to project components.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 15 years educational and professional experience working in developing countries and in fields such as institutional development, policy formulation and implementation, protected areas management, and natural resources management
- Five or more years in a senior management or team leader position on international development projects funded by USAID
- Excellent management and leadership skills in strategic planning, supervision and budgeting, including management of large teams of subcontractors and staff
- Ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to negotiate the different interests and concerns among multiple stakeholders, particularly government institutions to achieve project goals and vision
- Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the contract
- Demonstrated understanding of global climate change issues
- Fluency in English
How to Apply: Please send a current resume and email to NRMExperts@irgltd.com with South Asia COP in the subject field, by January 24, 2010.
Washington - Training and Development Specialist
International Resources Group (IRG), an international professional services firm specializing in promoting economic growth, institutional and social change, and intelligent use of resources, seeks an additional Training and Development Specialist to provide support for the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) under USAID’s Bureau of Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA). The candidate will assist with programs and activities that focus on staff training and capacity building to meet the evolving performance needs of OFDA in response to natural disasters and complex emergencies. Examples of various training subject matter areas include: Introduction to Disaster Assessment; Land Navigation and Mapping; Security Overseas Seminar; First Aid and CPR Training; Landmine Awareness; and Civilian/Military Collaboration. The incumbent also will receive training, as needed, in specific subject matter areas in order to effectively facilitate trainings in those same areas.
This is a mid-level associate position requiring 3-5 years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and revise training sessions, courses, and presentations
- Coordinate and work with other DCHA training providers/organizers and subject matter experts
- Participate in developing strategic training directions and plans in support of OFDA’s overall goals
- Develop and produce training materials, job aids, and online materials
- Participate as an active member of the Training Unit team and represent the Unit at regular OFDA meetings, proposal reviews, disaster declarations, and conferences
- Provide technical assistance to field-based capacity-building and training programs as requested
- Serve on a Response Management Team or Disaster Assistance Response Team as requested by OFDA Senior Management
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years’ experience in providing workplace training services, such as training program development and planning, training session design, training of trainers, strategic planning, design and delivery of adult participatory training, and logistical coordination
- Relevant degree in training, adult education, international development, international communication, or related field
- Demonstrated experience with organizing and facilitating training sessions, as well as working with subject matter experts to develop training activities
- Experience in the design and evaluation of on-line learning courses helpful
- Ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance
How to apply: Please send a resume and cover letter with an indication of your earliest availability via email to: TrainingExperts@irgltd.com Please indicate “Training and Development Specialist – Washington” in the subject line of the email.
Washington - Voice over PowerPoint & Audio Recording/Webinar Team Members
International Resources Group (IRG) is interested in contracting several short-term consultants for various activities in our Knowledge Management Group. There are two positions available and applicants can indicate an interest in both positions if desired. The hours will vary by week, depending on the number of events and the availability of the consultants. Training will be provided and we expect candidates to be available for at least 6-12 months. Hourly rate will be based on experience and salary history.
- “Voice over PowerPoint” production team members
Several part-time (10-25 hours per week) consultancy positions are available.
We are looking for several people to develop high-quality Voice over PowerPoint productions.
Responsibilities:
- Develop “Voice over PowerPoint” screen-casts on international development related topics by combining already recorded audio with a PowerPoint presentation using computer editing software. Training on the software tool, Articulate, will be provided.
Qualifications:
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- General understanding of international development topics. Understanding or experience with microenterprise development, agriculture, or food security a plus.
- Experience or interest in distance learning or adult education a plus.
- Experience with Articulate a plus.
- Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Audio recording/webinar team members
Several part-time (5-10 hours per week, or more as needed) consultancy positions are available.
We are looking for several people to support audio recording and manage the webinar component of project events.
Responsibilities:
- Record high-quality audio at events and during interviews at various locations in the Washington D.C. area. (Equipment and training will be provided.)
- Prepare, set up and manage the webinar software during the event.
- Conduct interviews (using a pre-prepared interview script) as needed.
- Follow strict protocols to ensure audio quality and safe storage of files.
- Debrief on and document experiences related to the recording/webinar portion of the event.
Qualifications:
- Generally comfortable with technology. Experience using audio recording and webinar technology a plus.
- Comfortable interacting with people, preparing presenters for the webinar or audio recordings, and setting up and managing a webinar during a live event.
- Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
How to apply: Please send a resume and cover letter by email to: irgkmpositions@irgltd.com.
Washingont - Web Developer/IT Systems Specialist – USAID/Office of Iraq Reconstruction
International Resources Group (IRG), an international professional services firm specializing in promoting economic growth, institutional and social change, and intelligent use of resources, has an immediate opening for a Web Developer/IT Systems Specialist. The incumbent will serve in various lead roles in developing and managing information technologies for USAID’s Office of Iraq Reconstruction in Washington, DC.
Responsibilities
- Develops Web-based solutions for users
- Administers the Office of Iraq Reconstruction Web servers and liaises with the Web managers in the Asia and Middle East Bureaus
- Serves as an IT-generalist to assist with IT-related problems
- Gathers IT needs/requirements from users and develops solutions to meet users’ needs
- Assists with systems documentation and training materials
- Develops a service plan to improve users’ technology skills, which will include training users
Qualifications:
Basic qualifications:
- Bachelors degree required, preferably in information systems or related field. Masters degree would be a plus.
- Prior experience working in the federal sector (especially USAID) highly desirable.
- Experience using or developing back-office systems is important, knowledge of financial systems is a plus. Combination of business process-improvement, IT, and financial or business experience ideal.
- Eligibility to obtain a secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
Technical experience:
- Web design expertise: extensive experience at designing Websites, including fluency in HTML, JavaScript, and server-side Web application languages
- Experience in deploying or administering Web portals preferred
- Substantive hands-on experience designing and developing relational databases – must be experienced in developing databases with MS Access and MS SQL Server
- Experience setting up or administering IT systems, such as Web servers
- Capable of instructing others in advanced uses of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with knowledge management
Personal skills/capabilities:
- Hands-on problem solver with self-initiative
- Service-oriented, while capable of taking the lead on tasks
- Strong interpersonal communication skills are required
- Experience gathering user needs/requirements
- Technical writing skills
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work under deadlines and meet established dates/timelines
How to apply: Send resume and cover letter indicating available start date to careers@irgltd.com with Web Developer/IT Systems Specialist – OIR in the subject line.
Please apply by February 5, 2010.
Only finalists will be contacted. Please, no phone calls. For more general inquires or information on how to apply for other IRG positions, please visit www.irgltd.com.
Worldwide - Food Security, Humanitarian, and Emergency Assistance Experts
International Resources Group (IRG) seeks candidates to support its expanding work in food security. IRG is currently expanding its food security practice in the areas of national and regional emergency early warning and food security monitoring and assessment capabilities. We are seeking candidates for short and long-term resident positions on anticipated international donor-funded programs worldwide focusing on food security. Candidates should have experience in early warning systems used to alert decision makers on hazard, food insecurity, vulnerability to food insecurity and famine.
Responsibilities:
The experts will be considered for anticipated assignments focusing on food security analysis for humanitarian and emergency assistance programs in the areas of:
- Health and Nutrition
- Survey design and sampling methods (including Lot Quality Assurance Sampling)
- Developing guidelines, tools, and protocols for quality nutrition programming
- Design and implementation of community-based nutrition programs
- Nutrition policy analysis and advocacy
- Food security
- Vulnerability analysis and mapping
- Early warning products and tools
- Action research, program evaluation and M&E
- Food aid/distribution
- Agricultural production, agricultural statistics and agro-climatology
- Livestock and pastoralism
Required Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Agriculture, Public Health or Economics
- 5 to 10 years previous international experience providing technical assistance for activities in related areas above
- Demonstrated project management, leadership, and technical skills
- Excellent writing and editing skills Fluent English, French or Spanish highly desirable
How to apply: Please send a current resume and cover letter with an indication of your earliest availability and preference for short or long-term assignments via email to: EconomicGrowth@irgltd.com. Please indicate “Food Security, Humanitarian and Emergency Assistance Experts” in the subject line of the email.
Worldwide - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Experts
International Resources Group (IRG) seeks senior experts interested in long- and short-term assignments on energy contracts in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. IRG is committed to developing environmentally sound energy services to alleviate poverty and support broader economic development. Worldwide, our experts work in energy policy, power sector reform, regulation, utility management, renewable energy, and energy efficiency to develop and implement effective strategies to address access, improve sector governance, support economic solutions, and build the capacity of critical institutions.
We are seeking senior experts with experience managing and implementing complex donor-funded projects, with technical backgrounds in the following areas:
- Energy efficiency rating systems development for appliances and machinery
- Establishment and strengthening of ESCOs
- Demand response strategies
- Metering/testing of equipment
- Lighting, space conditioning, building/system simulation, controls, industrial processes
- Green building concepts and implementation
- Measurement and Verification
- Policy and pricing
- Load research and demand side management
- Load shedding and rationing
- Finance and investment strategies
- Capacity development and training
- Public awareness campaign planning and implementation Gender and energy
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years’ relevant international experience assessing, planning, and implementing energy efficiency and conservation projects in developing country environments
- International development experience required
- Advanced degrees in related technical field strongly preferred
- Previous donor agency experience preferred Fluency in English required
How to apply: Send resume, cover letter, and references to energyexperts@irgltd.comwith the subject heading “Energy Efficiency Expert.” Please state your primary areas of expertise, your interest
in either long - or
short-term assignments, and your availability over the next year.
Worldwide - Environmental Monitoring and Pesticide Management Experts
Washington DC and sub-Saharan Africa
International Resources Group (IRG) seeks senior experts interested in long- and short-term assignments in the field of environmental impact assessment (EIA) and pesticide management. We are seeking senior experts with technical backgrounds in the following areas:
- Environmental monitoring and evaluation, including compliance with USAID Regulation 216;
- Strategic/ Programmatic Environmental Assessments (SEA/PEAs);
- Pesticide Evaluation Report and Safe Use Action Plans (PERSUAPs);
- Familiarity with the principles of malaria control, experience with the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) program highly desirable;
- Knowledge and experience of DDT, pyrethroids, indoor residual spraying (IRS) and insecticide treated bed nets (ITN);
- Strategic planning and development of work plans including financial, logistical and reporting;
- Design of capacity building training and procedures;
- Experience working with local governments, community leaders and NGOs in sub-Saharan Africa;
- Technical supervision of the development of a Wiki Web site containing program information, best management practices, etc.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in a relevant subject area.
- At least 10 years of experience implementing international environmental projects with compliance components, environmental impact assessments, and/or environmental audits.
- USAID project experience helpful.
- Excellent analytical, writing, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to travel to sub-Saharan Africa and Washington, DC.
How to apply: Please send a current resume and email indicating availability to: NRMexperts@irgltd.com.
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