Project Team Leader South Caucasus

About the Organization:

German Sparkassen (Savings Banks) have developed into one of the largest financial groups worldwide, successfully combining a high degree of professionalism with a strong social mandate.

The mission of the Sparkassenstiftung für internationale Kooperation (Savings Banks Foundation for International Cooperation - SBFIC) is to make the German Sparkassen experience accessible to similar financial institutions in developing and transition countries. To this end, the Sparkassenstiftung provides state-of-the-art training and technical assistance to its partner institutions around the globe.

About the Job:

In the framework of our activities on financial sector projects in the Southern Caucasus we seek an experienced team leader and credit advisor. Our regional office is home to more than 10 well trained experts; within the framework of different projects we work with a number of commercial banks and non bank financial intermediaries.

Your Qualification:

Ideally the successful candidate has gained experience as a project manager/team leader in a downscaling project or as a member of the board of directors in a micro finance bank in Eastern or South Eastern Europe.

- Proven track record in implementing MSME credit lines and building up diversified portfolios
- Experience in training and coaching of credit staff (loan officer, branch and credit manager) as well as experience in training and coaching of senior staff
- Good knowledge of and experience in cash flow oriented lending to micro, small and medium sized enterprises (expertise in group lending techniques is appreciated)
- Good understanding of business procedures in lending
- Good understanding of MIS / reporting
- Experience in working with donor organisations
- University degree in finance, banking or economics
- Ability to show and sustain strong commitment to the task
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Very good analytical and writing skills
- Result oriented and good leadership skills
- Sensibility towards different cultural environments
- Fluency in English, very good knowledge of Russian or German would be an asset

The compensation package will correspond to the level of responsibility of the position.

How to Apply:
For any questions please contact Thorsten Bosker – bewerbung@sbfic.de .

Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to: bewerbung@sbfic.de until April, 10th 2011.

Project Manager Business Development and Leverage - AIM

Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition

Overall Purpose:

Manage the operational AIM Partnership Activities
Provide leadership and overall guidance to the AIM partnership team
Owner of the AIM strategy and roll-out in collaboration with AIM coordinator and members of the AIM partnership
Identify and develop additional partnership opportunities with Dutch companies from relevant sectors, filtered through a criteria that prioritizes opportunities based on their ability to deliver impactful solutions as well as generate resources for AIM activities and operations
In collaboration with other GAIN streams, particularly NP (Nutrition Programs) and Advocacy identify project opportunities and build relationships with potential Dutch partners as well as local partners from the 6 countries
Represent AIM and or GAIN as required
Contribute to the development of a knowledge base on GAIN's portfolio and on trends in nutrition and related issues that might have impact on GAIN's program and positioning
Contribute expertise as required by teams to address specific issues relating to AIM's activities
Contribute to resource mobilization efforts for AIM
Tasks & Responsibilities:
Ultimately responsible for all strategic and implementation aspects of AIM partnership,, in particular responsible for increasing membership base as well as coordinating funding and implementation plans.
Manage the different AIM activities both at the global and local level
Identify and develop opportunities contributing to the achievement of AIM's goal
Propose and defend an annual budget for AIM partnership activities and ensure it is reflected in GAIN's Program of Work and Budget (PWB)
Control and manage the financial resources as defined in PWB
Prepare reports for AIM steering committee as well as GAIN's committees
In collaboration with partners, periodically assess AIM partnership activity portfolio
As appropriate identify and advise on new opportunities for AIM from a programmatic and resourcing standpoint
Represent AIM or GAIN at meetings and conferences
Member of BDL management team

Key Organizational Relationships

Report to the Business Development and Leverage Director
Work closely with various GAIN streams and AIM partners
Skills & Attributes:

Excellent analytical skills.
Excellent project management, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
Ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
Ability to operate within the corporate and public sectors to effectively liaise with private companies, development agencies, and governments in multiple cultures.
Clear and systematic thinking that demonstrates good judgment, expert problem solving, and creativity.
Strong communication skills in multicultural, multi-lingual environments.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multicultural team.
Experience:

Significant experience developing and managing projects in a multi-cultural environment, preferably at international level in the private sector, food industry or international organizations
Experience in delivering nutrition or food fortification programs or other public health programs
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment is critical.
Education:

Masters degree in food science, nutrition, public health, economics, business administration, or a suitable equivalent.
Competencies

Initiative
Management skills
Teamwork/Collaboration
Advocacy skills
Negotiation
Project Management
Facilitation
Knowledge Sharing
Other Requirements

Fluency in English.
Fluency in Dutch a strong asset.


Apply online at: http://www.gainhealth.org/node/add/job-application/3248

Director, Programme Office (PO) Performance and Development

WWF International, the global conservation organization, is seeking to recruit a
Director, Programme Office (PO) Performance and Development
based in Gland, Switzerland

Role: The Director ensures that all WWF International managed POs in Europe, Asia and Africa reach the agreed level of and improve their overall operational performance and advance in key institutional and organisational development areas.

We are looking for:

* Higher level degree in international business or finance, e.g., MBA;
* At least 5 years of senior leadership and management experience, with a proven track record in leading and working with multi-cultural and decentralised teams, in particular in developing countries would be an advantage;
* Broad knowledge of financial management, operational issues and performance management, including the development and implementation of successful Business Plans;
* Strong management and leadership skills with a high degree of accountability;
* Ability to drive change and high performance;
* Passion and commitment for conservation and sustainable development
* Adheres to WW's values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging

For more information on the role and on other job opportunities, please visit www.panda.org/jobs

Controlador de cierre de proyectos y calidad

ACF es una organización internacional no gubernamental, privada, apolítica, aconfesional y no lucrativa, creada en 1979 para intervenir en todo el mundo. Su vocación es luchar contra el hambre, la miseria y las situaciones de peligro que amenazan a hombres, mujeres y niños indefensos. Actualmente 500 cooperantes y más de 5.000 trabajadores trabajan en ACF en más de cuarenta y seis países en torno a cuatro ejes de intervención: nutrición, salud, seguridad alimentaria y agua y saneamiento.


ACF-España está buscando un/a Controlador de cierre de proyectos y calidad para trabajar en la sede en Madrid. Las auditorías pueden realizarse en la sede de la organización y en las misiones.

En el marco de la estructura departamental de la organización, el Controlador de cierre de proyectos y calidad pertenece al Departamento de Auditoría interna y trabajará en estrecha colaboración con el Responsable de Auditoría Interna, del cual depende directamente. Trabajará en coordinación con los departamentos de gestión de la organización, y principalmente con los departamento de Operaciones, Financiero, Logístico y de Recursos Humanos.

Este Departamento depende directamente de la Dirección General e informa también al Comité de Auditoría de la organización.


OBJETIVO GENERAL DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE AUDITORÍA INTERNA:

El Departamento de Auditoría Interna tiene por mandato el revisar y evaluar de manera independiente la utilización efectiva, eficiente y segura de los recursos de la organización, en base a las obligaciones legales de la organización, los principios / valores de la organización así como las normas, procesos y procedimientos establecidos. Este trabajo se realiza a todos los niveles de la organización.


Objetivos específicos:
• Análisis de los informes y documentación justificativa en la fase de elaboración de informes narrativos y financieros, y antes de su transmisión a los financiadores:
Realizando un control de calidad y de conformidad con las normas de los donantes, tanto sobre los informes intermedios y finales, como sobre los justificantes físicos

• Establecimiento, en coordinación con los departamentos de gestión, del calendario anual de entrega de informes para una mejor planificación global en sede y terreno.

• Creación progresiva de una red de controladores en las misiones, como puestos independientes que reportan de forma directa al Jefe de Misión.

• Preparación de un informe trimestral, conjuntamente con el auditor interno, basado en los informes que ha controlado, para analizar la calidad de los mismos, recomendar buenas prácticas y destacar lecciones aprendidas para mejora los procesos de reporting financiero y narrativo a los financiadores.

• Interlocución con los auditores externos de contratos de financiadores.

• Participación en los procesos de trabajo relacionados con el archivo de la organización, etc


Perfil del candidato:
• Formación: Financiera o similar.
• Experiencia en auditoría de contratos públicos de cooperación (experiencia como auditor externo o como revisor de contratos de donantes públicos).
• Experiencia en la elaboración y/o revisión de informes de contratos (informes intermedios y finales a donantes públicos).
• Buen conocimiento de las normas de los donantes públicos (AECID; ECHO; Unión Europea…)
• Rigor y buena capacidad de planificación, gestión de prioridades y organización del trabajo.
• Sistemático y ordenado.
• Capacidad de guardar confidencialidad sobre su trabajo y sobre el trabajo del Departamento.
• Iniciativa y capacidad de innovación y proposición, y gran nivel de independencia.
• Buena capacidad de relación y negociación con los auditores y donantes.
• Con ganas de aprender y de asumir responsabilidades
• Conocimientos de Office a nivel de usuario. Excelente conocimiento de Excel imprescindible.
• Domino del español, inglés (se valorará francés).
• Disponibilidad por parte del candidato de una permanencia mínima en el puesto de 2 años.


Se ofrece:
• Integración en una organización dinámica, de reconocido prestigio profesional con proyección internacional
• Remuneración: en la franja salarial de 24.000 a 27.000 euros brutos anuales.
• Contrato indefinido
• Tickets restaurante
• 25 días laborables de vacaciones
• Fecha de incorporación 1 de junio

How to apply

Solo se consideraran las candidaturas recibidas por vía correo electrónico. Por favor especificar el tiempo de experiencias profesionales por meses.

Para los candidatos que residan fuera de Madrid la primera entrevista será de manera telefónica. Las entrevistas presenciales tendrán lugar en Madrid. Los gastos de traslado correrán a cargo del candidato y serán reembolsados solo en caso de que la candidatura sea aceptada.

Los interesados deben enviar su CV y carta de motivación (imprescindible), junto con los datos de contacto de dos personas de referencia preferentemente de los 2 últimos trabajos realizados. También se podrán pedir referencias a otros responsables distintos a los facilitados. Si no estás de acuerdo con esto último por favor háznoslo saber por e-mail.
Todo ello por correo electrónico hasta 15/04/11, indicando claramente la referencia CC/CALIDAD/MAD/11


achsede-candidaturas@achesp.org
El Departamento de RRHH sólo contestará a las personas preseleccionadas para entrevista. En caso de ser preseleccionado nos pondremos en contacto contigo en el plazo de 10 o 15 días máximo, de no ser así tu currículum habrá sido desestimado para este puesto en concreto. Muchas Gracias.

A Nutrition Programme Advisor (H/F)

Location information: Paris 14

2011, 17th of March

Action contre la Faim (ACF) was founded by a group of prominent French figures in response to the emergency caused by Afghan refugees fleeing to Pakistan to escape fighting in 1979, with the aim of eradicating hunger in a more global, lasting and effective way worldwide. ACF’s mission consists of saving lives via the prevention, detection and treatment of malnutrition, in particular during and following disasters and conflicts. The organisation focuses its activities on an integrated approach, taking various aspects into account: “Nutrition, health and healthcare practices”, “Food security and livelihoods”, “Water, sanitation and hygiene” and “Advocacy and awareness-raising”. In 2009, ACF-International was active in over 40 countries, coming to the aid of around 5 million individuals. By integrating our programmes with regional and national systems, ACF is ensuring that short-term actions are becoming long-term solutions.
http://www.actioncontrelafaim.org/

We are looking for :
A NUTRITION PROGRAMME ADVISOR (H/F) – Based in Paris
For Haïti, Afghanistan and Zimbabwe

Overall objective of the position : The Nutrition Program Advisor is to ensure the conception, quality, relevance and justification of nutrition programmes in ACFs countries of intervention, and to provide technical support to the Nutrition Coordinators in the field. More particularly (s)he will be in charge of:

1. Supervise the nutrition programmes
- Validate intervention strategies prepared by the missions
- Oversee the effective definition and implementation of nutrition programmes
- Assess programme performance using indicators from monitoring tools

2. Provide technical support to the missions
- Advise Medical Nutrition Coordinators on nutrition issues providing them with relevant documentation and on intervention methodologies
- Prepare and lead training sessions recommend self-training modules and encourage continuing education
- Participate in the recruitment of Nutritionist Coordinators / Programme Managers
- Brief and debrief nutrition personnel
- Make field visits (evaluation, quality control, training of teams, etc.)

3. Communicate internally and represent ACF externally
- Contribute to the drafting and approval of internal/external communication documents
- Forward reference documents on nutrition and share knowledge with other NPAs, the operational desk, the missions, ACFIN and other colleagues within ACF

4. Encourage technical developments in the field of nutrition: Research and capitalisation
- Incite Medical Nutrition Coordinators to lead nutritional research projects in the field
- Collect and analyse field data and ensure it is capitalised on by supervising the production of internal reports and by drafting summary reports of experiences and findings

5. Follow a number of projects with specific nutrition-related themes (see annual action plan)

Status :
- Master, PhD, post-Doc in public health, nutrition, epidemiology, or related fields
- At least 2 years work experience in the field of nutrition and health and at least 3 years field experience with an international humanitarian NGO in a coordination capacity.
- Analytical skills and synthetic mind
- Rigorous, capacity to work in a team, dynamic
- fluent in English and French
- At ease with Microsoft Office Package and statistical software such as SPSS, STATA or SAS.

Status : Unfixed Term Contract – middle management – Full Time

Annual Salary : Salary between 29.9 and 33.8 K€ gross over 13 months, 20 days of extra leaves (RTT)/ year, restaurant vouchers of 8 € (60% covered by ACF), complementary health insurance (covered 80% by ACF), refund of 50% of public transportation fees

Start Date : 2011, 15th of June

How to apply

Please send your application (cover letter and CV) under reference RP NUT-0311
to Aurore Gibara, by e-mail to : recrut@actioncontrelafaim.org

Communication Officer Caritas Europa

Caritas Europa (CE) brings together 45 member organisations (MOs) that are active in 42 European countries. It is one of the seven regions of Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of 169 Catholic relief, development and social service organisations working to build a better world. Caritas Europa focuses its activities on political advocacy in issues related to poverty and social inequality, migration and international development within all countries of Europe. Within the worldwide Caritas network it also assists European members in humanitarian aid.

With a view to further develop its work on communication Caritas Europa is seeking to recruit a (m/f):

COMMUNICATION OFFICER

Starting 1st of May 2011.

Objectives:

We are looking for a pro-active journalist / communicator who

• assures that Caritas Europa’s work is well known at the European institutions and among the Caritas organisations in Europe;
• reinforces the CE image at the European Institutions as key stakeholder in European policies;
• reinforces the knowledge and understanding of the added value of the European dimension in the Caritas work among its member organisations.

Tasks:

External Communication:

• To effectively bring the work of Caritas to the attention of the European decisions makers by making it visible and relevant for their commitment;
• To boost the advocacy and political activities of CE with the adequate communication actions through building up and maintaining a network of contacts within European Institutions and Media, supporting politically relevant public events for Caritas Europa, writing press releases and articles

Internal Communication:

• To ensure effective and interesting communication within the Caritas Europa network through the development of the Caritas communicators network in Europe, the development of internal communication instruments and contributing to a future knowledge management system in Caritas Europe.

Assisting the Governance bodies and Secretariat:

• To support the development of a communication competence in Caritas Europa at all levels.

The main work will be developed in Brussels, but travels to other countries will be part of the work. The Communication Officer, part of the Communication team, reports directly to the Secretary General of CE.

Profile:

• Bachelor Degree or higher in a field relevant to the function (preferably Journalism; but also Communication Sciences or similar)
• a postgraduate degree in the field of political communication, EU studies, or similar is an asset
• Al least 3 years of relevant working experience, part of which as journalist or communication officer within an NGO or EU environment. Experience in relations with Media.
• Working experience related to and good understanding of the EU Institutions, decision-making, social policies, development policies, European networks
• Excellent speaking and writing skills of English and French. Command of other European languages, like German, Italian, Polish among others are an asset.
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles of the Social Teaching of the Catholic Church, in which Caritas work is firmly rooted
• Result and solution oriented.
• Skills in organisation, communication, presentation, facilitation and networking.
• Ability to work in an international team.
• Excellent computer skills and experience in working with Microsoft Office software

Our offer:

A challenging experience in Brussels with the possibility to influence European policy and the development of the European Caritas network, working in a multicultural team and in an organisation that is one of the key European stakeholders in social issues.

Please apply by Thursday 31 March 2011 12:00 Brussels’ time in submitting your motivation letter and CV to secretary-general@caritas-europa.org mentioning in the subject “CV Communication Officer”.

We thank in advance all candidates who show their interest in this offer. Those candidates who haven’t been contacted before 15th of April haven’t been shortlisted for an interview. No further correspondence will be held.

Science Officer Information and Communications Technologies ICT

COST is an inter-governmental system supporting European research networking. In order to accomplish its mission, the European Science Foundation provides administrative and scientific management to COST (European Co-operation in Science and Technology), its Domain Committees and its Actions through the COST Office in Brussels and corporate support services in Strasbourg. This is achieved through a support grant provided to ESF by the European Commission.

ESF seeks a full-time Science Officer (SO) in the Domain of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) for its COST Office in Brussels.

The Science Officer position will imply the management of the ICT Domain, by catalysing and supporting researchers, Domain Committees and COST Actions, promoting inter-disciplinary research collaboration in a multi-disciplinary environment across Europe and beyond.

Position responsibilities:

• Developing, implementing and supporting the COST scientific networking funding scheme, and managing approved Actions for the ICT Domain;
• Liaising with all COST Domains Committee Chairs and other external scientific bodies / networks while providing them administrative and scientific support;
• Gathering relevant information to promote scientific impact and results of COST Actions in the ICT Domain, in collaboration with the COST Communication and Public Relation team
• Taking responsibility for the management of the relevant budgets;
• Organising and ensuring scientific quality control and responding to the COST Open Call, related to ICT;
• Delivering and advancing specific and quality papers and reports, related to the ICT Actions;
• Contributing to the Science in Society Cluster activities (e.g. managing trans-disciplinary Actions, taking part in the development of exploratory workshops or strategic activities, etc.).
• Representing the COST Office in external meetings in Brussels and abroad.
• Maintaining an up-to-date awareness of relevant scientific and research policy developments.

Profile and competencies:

Specific competencies

• Ph.D, or equivalent research experience, preferably with a 3 to 5 years research experience in the relevant science areas;
• Proven experience with grant assessment, review processes and general science management;
• Sound knowledge of European and national research structures and institutions as well as European and international science policy understanding;
• Excellent networking skills on international level;
• Experience in people management
• High standard of spoken and written English, with a working knowledge of another European language being an advantage but not a requirement;
• Good working knowledge of MS Office systems, databases and Web sites.

Inter-personal competencies

• Action-oriented, responsible and self-managed,
• Creative and willing to take initiatives with a continuous improvement minded;
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills within a multi-national context, including discretion, diplomacy and tolerance;
• Assertiveness and capability to guide decision-making procedures and to represent COST in the scientific community;
• Excellent organisational skills;
• Transparency in working combined with a team-orientated work ethic;
• Commitment and accountability to deliver on allocated administrative and scientific tasks and respond in a timely manner to deadlines.

COST offers:

• A contract of unlimited duration, linked to the COST contract.
• An international working environment located in Brussels (Avenue Louise 149, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium)
• Competitive salary;
• Candidates must be eligible to work in Belgium and must have a Work Permit unless a national of the ‘EU and EEE’.

Electronic applications (motivation letter + CV) should be addressed to the COST Office and sent to job@cost.eu Reference code: SO-ICT 2011

Invitations will be communicated before April 29th. Interviews will take place on May 4th 2011. The selected person should ideally be available as soon as possible.

For general details see http://www.cost.eu

Closing date: April 10th 2011

ICBL Campaign Manager

The Organization:

The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) and the Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC) are global campaigns in over 90 countries with more than 350 member organizations. Their main offices are currently in Geneva and London.

The ICBL, recipient of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize, is recognized as the driving force behind the achievement and ongoing success of the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty. The CMC played the key role in the creation of the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions, and now works for its universalization and implementation.

Over the past three years, the CMC, ICBL and their research initiative--Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor (“the Monitor”)--have been working closely together to ensure coherence in our respective work and to enhance efficiency in our operations. Since January 1, 2011, all three operate under one legal, financial and governance structure in order to ensure even more synergy, to have more impact and to streamline cooperation. A new Governance Board is providing strategic, financial and human resources oversight. As part of the new arrangement, there will be a restructuring of staff positions. In practical terms, the CMC and ICBL will remain two separate and strong campaigns with dedicated staff for both. Other staff working on administration, media and communications, finance, logistics and administration, and policy will support both campaigns.

There will be an open competition for all staff positions, but all current staff members are encouraged to apply. Applications for the positions of Executive Director, CMC Director, ICBL Director, and Policy Director are closed. We are now opening the following positions: ICBL Campaign Manager, CMC Campaign Manager, Policy Officer (two positions), Media and Communications Officer, Campaign Training Officer. We are also seeking an Operations Manager and an Administrative Officer, a Finance Manager and a Finance Officer.

These are exciting times for our campaigns as we continue our efforts to completely eliminate landmines and cluster munitions from our world and to support a world where victims can lead fulfilling lives.

Summary of the Position of ICBL Campaign manager:
We seek a dynamic and experienced Campaign manager to coordinate, animate and facilitate civil society action on the Mine Ban Treaty at the national and international level.The ICBL Campaign manager will contribute to the development and execution of the ICBL’s annual, long-term strategies and activities to ensure the full universalization and implementation of the Mine Ban Treaty. This person will serve as the main point of contact and support for ICBL members and other civil society groups and contribute to the effective overall operation and management of ICBL-CMC.

The ICBL Campaign manager will report to the ICBL Director, and work closely with the CMC Campaign manager, the Campaign Training Officer and Media and Communication officer.

Geneva or London are the preferred locations, but location is negotiable if within easy access to Geneva where ICBL-CMC main office is based. The position requires the ability to travel and periodically it requires extensive travel.

Desired qualifications:

• University degree as well as three to five years experience with NGO coalitions and networks - preferably in the disarmament or humanitarian fields - as well as international government relations experience.
• Very good knowledge and experience on landmines and the Mine Ban Treaty. Knowledge and experience with the cluster munitions issue and the Convention on Cluster Munitions would be an asset.
• Candidates must be creative, self-motivated, well organized, and able to function under pressure and handle numerous tasks simultaneously.
• Candidates must be willing to take initiative, work with minimum supervision, and work independently as well as function as a member of a team.
• Experience as a spokesperson with the media, governments or other stakeholders.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English. Other languages would be an asset.
• Strong computer literacy, including working knowledge of Word, Excel, Email, Internet, social networks and willingness to learn web posting.
• Excellent and proven communication and interpersonal skills with a wide variety of multi-cultural, multi-lingual groups and stakeholders.
• Desire and flexibility to travel internationally.

How to apply:

Please send a detailed cover letter, resume and contact information for two references to jobs@icblcmc.org by April 1, 2011. In the subject line, please mention the position for which you are applying. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please. Please see www.icbl.org and/or www.stopclustermunitions.org for more details about the organization as well as for the full job descriptions of the positions currently vacant.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications, with comprehensive benefits.

ICBL-CMC is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity.

Finance Officer

The Organization:

The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) and the Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC) are global campaigns in over 90 countries with more than 350 member organizations. Their main offices are currently in Geneva and London.

The ICBL, recipient of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize, is recognized as the driving force behind the achievement and ongoing success of the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty. The CMC played the key role in the creation of the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions, and now works for its universalization and implementation.

Over the past three years, the CMC, ICBL and their research initiative--Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor (“the Monitor”)--have been working closely together to ensure coherence in our respective work and to enhance efficiency in our operations. Since January 1, 2011, all three operate under one legal, financial and governance structure in order to ensure even more synergy, to have more impact and to streamline cooperation. A new Governance Board is providing strategic, financial and human resources oversight. As part of the new arrangement, there will be a restructuring of staff positions. In practical terms, the CMC and ICBL will remain two separate and strong campaigns with dedicated staff for both. Other staff working on administration, media and communications, finance, logistics and administration, and policy will support both campaigns.

There will be an open competition for all staff positions, but all current staff members are encouraged to apply. Applications for the positions of Executive Director, CMC Director, ICBL Director, and Policy Director are closed. We are now opening the following positions: ICBL Campaign Manager, CMC Campaign Manager, Policy Officer (two positions), Media and Communications Officer, Campaign Training Officer. We are also seeking an Operations Manager and an Administrative Officer, a Finance Manager and a Finance Officer.

These are exciting times for our campaigns as we continue our efforts to completely eliminate landmines and cluster munitions from our world and to support a world where victims can lead fulfilling lives.

Summary of the Position of Finance Officer:
We seek a dynamic and experienced Finance officer to support the Finance Manager in ensuring the overall effective financial management and grant compliance of the organization. The Finance Officer will support the effective day to day financial operation of the organization, including prepare cheque and wire requests, bank wires, advances and final payments , monthly bank reconciliations for the approval of the Finance Manager; administer and reconcile office petty cash funds on a monthly basis; manage invoices and book financial movements on the accounting software. This person will assist the Finance Manager with public and private grants management as well as grants to national campaigns. The Finance Officer will provide support in managing finances for special events and international conferences as well as contribute to the effective overall operation and management of ICBL-CMC.This person will report to the Finance Manager.

Geneva or London are the preferred locations, but location is negotiable if within easy access to Geneva where ICBL-CMC main office is based. The position requires the ability to travel and periodically it requires extensive travel.

Desired qualifications:

· At least two years of relevant professional financial experience in the NGO sector.

· Experience in the financial administration of funding grants.

· Knowledge and practice of the French and US accounting and social systems, and if possible Swiss too.

· Experience with US charitable law and accounting procedures.

· In depth knowledge and experience of SAGE 100 accounting software in addition to Microsoft Office products.

· Fluency in English and French is required.

· Proven capacity to work in a self directed manner as well as a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with staff and campaign members.

· Excellent and proven communication and interpersonal skills with a wide variety of multi-cultural, multi-lingual groups and stakeholders.

· Desire and flexibility to travel internationally.

How to apply:

Please send a detailed cover letter, resume and contact information for two references to jobs@icblcmc.org by April 1, 2011. In the subject line, please mention the position for which you are applying. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please. Please see www.icbl.org and/or www.stopclustermunitions.org for more details about the organization as well as for the full job descriptions of the positions currently vacant.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications, with comprehensive benefits.

ICBL-CMC is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity.

Operations Manager - International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL)

The Organization:

The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) and the Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC) are global campaigns in over 90 countries with more than 350 member organizations. Their main offices are currently in Geneva and London.

The ICBL, recipient of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize, is recognized as the driving force behind the achievement and ongoing success of the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty. The CMC played the key role in the creation of the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions, and now works for its universalization and implementation.

Over the past three years, the CMC, ICBL and their research initiative--Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor (“the Monitor”)--have been working closely together to ensure coherence in our respective work and to enhance efficiency in our operations. Since January 1, 2011, all three operate under one legal, financial and governance structure in order to ensure even more synergy, to have more impact and to streamline cooperation. A new Governance Board is providing strategic, financial and human resources oversight. As part of the new arrangement, there will be a restructuring of staff positions. In practical terms, the CMC and ICBL will remain two separate and strong campaigns with dedicated staff for both. Other staff working on administration, media and communications, finance, logistics and administration, and policy will support both campaigns.

There will be an open competition for all staff positions, but all current staff members are encouraged to apply. Applications for the positions of Executive Director, CMC Director, ICBL Director, and Policy Director are closed. We are now opening the following positions: ICBL Campaign Manager, CMC Campaign Manager, Policy Officer (two positions), Media and Communications Officer, Campaign Training Officer. We are also seeking an Operations Manager and an Administrative Officer, a Finance Manager and a Finance Officer.

These are exciting times for our campaigns as we continue our efforts to completely eliminate landmines and cluster munitions from our world and to support a world where victims can lead fulfilling lives.

Summary of the Position of Operations Manager:
We seek an organised, dynamic and experienced Operations manager to be responsible for ensuring the overall effective operations and logistics of the organization. The Operations manager will ensure the coordination and oversight of all logistical tasks pertaining to all conferences, special events, staff meetings, governance retreats and missions with the support of the Administrative Officer, Campaign. Training and Support Officer, consultants and volunteers where needed. The Operation Manager will support the Executive Director in fundraising and grant management and serve as a member of the ICBL-CMC Senior Management Team responsible for ensuring the representational and performance needs of the organization as a whole are met in the most effective and efficient means possible. This person will be responsible for overseeing the smooth and effective operations of the ICBL-CMC offices. The Operation Manager will report to the Executive Director and will supervise the Administrative Officer.

Geneva or London are the preferred locations, but location is negotiable if within easy access to Geneva where ICBL-CMC main office is based. The position requires the ability to travel and periodically it requires extensive travel.

Desired qualifications:

• Tertiary education and at least 5 year work experience in similar areas of work.
• Experience working in the NGO sector is an advantage
• Experience and aptitude for managing staff and volunteers and understanding of, and commitment to, relevant human resources procedures and practices
• Experience in managing budgets and managing agencies and external suppliers
• Experience in drafting proposals and reports to and liaising with institutional donors
• Strong organizational and project management skills and a proven ability to deliver results during major conferences
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and to function under pressure and handle numerous tasks simultaneously.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with a wide variety of multi-cultural, multi-lingual groups and stakeholders, strong negotiating skills and ability to innovate and solve problems
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Other languages would be an asset.
• Background knowledge on cluster munitions, landmines and the Convention on Cluster Munitions and the Mine Ban Treaty.

How to apply:

Please send a detailed cover letter, resume and contact information for two references to jobs@icblcmc.org by April 1, 2011. In the subject line, please mention the position for which you are applying. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please. Please see www.icbl.org and/or www.stopclustermunitions.org for more details about the organization as well as for the full job descriptions of the positions currently vacant.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications, with comprehensive benefits.

ICBL-CMC is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity.

Economic Justice Policy Advisor

According to the Oxfam Economic Justice (EJ) overall campaign strategy, to gather intelligence, provide analysis, develop policy positions and implement advocacy strategies to influence the agenda of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS), the High Level Task Force on the Global Food Crisis (HLTF), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and other international food agencies (World Food Program, IFAD), regarding “food justice in a resource constrained world” (link across the issues of food, agriculture, climate change, land and water issues); and to liaise with other civil society organizations as appropriate.

Key responsibilities:

Policy and Advocacy

· Develop and implement power analysis-based advocacy strategies designed to influence the “food justice in a resource constrained world policies and practices of the CFS, HLTF, and other Rome-based agencies (WFP, FAO, etc.) to ensure they are pro-poor and consultative.

· Develop Oxfam International policy on the international food institutions in support of the above strategy.

· Develop and maintain key relationships with management and staff of the international food institutions named above, with some key member states delegations officials and with relevant civil society groups to promote Oxfam’s advocacy agenda around food and agriculture, climate, land and water issues

· Influence the work of the CFS, particularly through the follow-up on the Advisory Group, especially promoting policy convergence and practical accountability mechanisms.

· Write briefing papers, media briefs, strategies, articles for publications, speeches, lobbying letters, and plans and contribute to the organisation of advocacy events as appropriate.

· Represent Oxfam at meetings and conferences, give media interviews and speak publicly.

Networking and Alliances

· Develop and maintain relationships with NGO colleagues (North and South).

· Support the functioning and establishment of the Civil Society Global Food Security Coordination Mechanism (CSM), building advocacy and campaigning alliances, and ensuring the involvement of Southern CSO partners in global processes.

· Facilitate collaboration around CFS and FAO processes between Oxfam and other civil society organisations North and South, particularly supporting women’s groups and organisations;

Internal coordination

· Participate in Oxfam’s Economic Justice campaign teams and internal coordination meetings, providing research and policy analysis when appropriate and requested.

· To inform Oxfam affiliates and advocacy offices staff about CFS, HLTF, FAO and other Rome agencies’ policies and positions and to ensure coordinated advocacy strategy around these processes and institutions.

· Ensure mutual information between Oxfam global Economic Justice advocacy work and Oxfam regional and country program experiences.

· Participate and coordinate, where appropriate, Oxfam and partner organisations multidisciplinary teams around relevant issues.

Key Working Relationships

• OI Economic Justice Campaign Advocacy Strategy Lead
• OI Economic Justice Campaign Policy Lead
• OI Economic Justice Media Lead
• OI Economic Justice Public Campaign Lead
• Oxfam Italy Advocacy and Campaigns Director
• Oxfam Italy Economic Justice Policy Advisor
• The post will be linked with Right in Crisis and Essential Services campaign following the cross-issues agreed across the Cross Campaign Management Team.

Key Competencies

· Education to Masters Degree level or equivalent professional experience (would be preferable in a relevant subject)

· Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Working knowledge of another language is desirable.

· Proven track record in research, policy and advocacy agenda around food justice agenda mentioned above .

· Knowledge of the international food agencies and institutions ways-of-working, particularly the CFS and FAO.

· Experience of working with NGOs, CSOs, alliances and coalitions, in order to contribute to their capacity building.

· Demonstrable understanding of gender and diversity issues.

· Experience regarding issues in the South will be a key advantage

· Strong conceptual and analytical skills

· Ability to think strategically and creatively

· Excellent oral and written communication skills for lobbying and media work

· Strong inter-personal skills

· Sound understanding of political sensitivities

· Ability to prioritise, plan, organise work in a complex institutional setting

· Ability to work well and flexibly in hard-working teams

· Ability to take initiative and work under pressure with limited supervision.

· Commitment to Oxfam values and philosophy

How to apply:

Please send your CV with a letter of presentation to selezioni@oxfamitalia.org with the subject “Economic Justice Policy Adviser – Vacancy” by 30^th March 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to participate to a face to face interview in Rome, the 6^th and 7^th April 2011.

Knowlede Management Consultant - Policy and Technical Advisory Division

Duty Station (details) Rome, Italy Duration of Assignment Duration of this consultancy assignment: 2.5 months (possibility of extension) Duties and Responsibilities TERMS OF REFERENCE Organizational unit: Policy and Technical Advisory Division (PTA) Assignment title: Short-term Consultant / service provider Specialization: Knowledge Management (KM) Direct Supervisor: Knowledge Management Focal Point for Policy and Technical Advisory Divsion Assignment duration: 2.5 months (with possibility of extension) Travel: To be defined ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION Tentative dates: 25th April - 20 July 2011 (2.5 months) Under the direct supervision of the PTA Knowledge Management Focal Point, the overall guidance of the Technical Adviser for Water and Rural infrastructure and in close collaboration with the Communications division of IFAD, the consultant will implement the preparatory phase of the CoP for Water for Food. OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSULTANCY / SERVICE PROVISION 1. Conduct a knowledge audit to assess knowledge needs, resources and flows, in the area of water for food 2. Identify key partners in the area of irrigation and water management 3. Co-ordinate consultation with partner organizations, to assess their needs and expectations on knowledge management, sharing and communication. REQUIRED EXPERTISE Ability to work independently and in a team Proven capacity to work effectively with a wide range of partners Ability to establish and foster network of like-minded people/partners/organizations Excellent communication skills with demonstrated commitment to participatory approaches Good understanding of and experience with KM methods and techniques. Experience with development and implementation of communities of practice as a tool for collaboration and achieving better results in the field. Good understanding of IFAD project cycle (loan and grant) and Quality Enhancement (QE). Understanding of and experience with partnership building. Good facilitation skills. ACTIVITIES AND EXPECTED OUTPUTS 1. Conduct a knowledge audit to identify knowledge needs, resources and flows, in the area of water for food as a basis for understanding where and how better KM and KS can add value to IFAD development operations. 1. .Conduct a research to map existing networks and collect information on their mandate, members, strategies, activities and working modalities. 2. Identify partner organizations (map potential community members) and start consultations to strengthening interactions and networking. - Through in-house and external consultations (with Country Programme Managers, Project Management Units, project partners and other key IFAD resource people at divisional and field level; regional and thematic networks, stakeholders organizations, etc.) identify potential partner organizations. - Collect in a matrix: (i) information about their scope and mandate; and (ii) contact details. 3. Develop and distribute a Needs and Expectations Assessment to potential members/partners to identify challenges, areas of work, strategies, opportunities and priorities. - Use Monkey Survey to create an electronic version of the survey and distributed it to relevant partners. - Monitor responses and compile results. - Prepare a report on the findings. - Identify from the priority assessed, actions and areas of collaboration and promote possible linkages/networking for common activities. 4. Assess Knowledge Management and Knowledge Sharing (KM/KS) needs and expectations of partners’ organizations. - Prepare and disseminate a Questionnaire survey to identify KM/KS needs and expectations of CoP potential members/partners. - Report on findings from the KM/KS assessment. EXPECTED OUTPUTS (i) Assess knowledge gaps and key critical processes planned to influence and support the generation, sharing, storing and application of knowledge in the area of water for food; (ii) Identify existing networks on water management and irrigation and collect relevant information. (iii) Compile list of potential partners’ organizations and related information. (iv) Prepare and disseminate survey. (v) Monitor results, follow-up, analyze and report on the survey findings. (vi) Assess and report on KM needs & expectations. OTHER DUTIES AS REQUIRED In addition: The consultant will also prepare a consultancy final report and work log. Other Information Interested candidates are requested to apply by completing IFAD’s Personal History Form (PHF) in English. A separate CV may be attached if you so desire, only as a supplement and not a substitute to the PHF. The application should be made through the online system only.

Knowlede Management Consultant - Policy and Technical Advisory Division - deadline: 10 April 2011

Chief Executive Officer (France)

Chief Executive Officer of the French chapter of the Planet of People Culture and Education International Foundation is needed.

The Planet of People project as a whole is definitely unique, and the Planet of People media project (the multilingual global Planet of People TV Channel(s), Planet of People Radio station, Planet of People website in combination with all other Planet of People projects and in collaboration with all probable partner NGOs and certain governmental and inter-governmental structures, etc. worldwide) is going to be a really unprecedented, outstanding and groundbreaking event in the history of non-profit, non-governmental media, educational, peace, social and political initiatives.

A certain information about the project as a whole is available on www.planet-of-people.org.
Details of the project and job offer can be provided on request.

Communications intern

Friends of the Earth Europe is seeking a:

Communications intern

Full time and working in the FoEE office in Brussels

Position to start ideally on the 26th of April 2011. Based in Brussels, full time, for 6 months.

This is a unique opportunity to join and learn within the communications team of a green NGO working at a European level in Brussels. If you can demonstrate an interest in environmental issues, the ability and willingness to learn fast, we can in return offer you the chance to learn and contribute to the support of FoEE campaigns on issues including climate change, corporate accountability, food and biodiversity.

The position we are offering consists of:

Communications

External communications & website support:

• Draft copy for the website and publications, articles, press releases, stories for internal publications and other materials as requested
• Edit and proofread materials including reports, funding applications, briefings, articles, press releases, letters, and copy for the website
• Support the Communications team in keeping the current FoEE website up-to-date and populated with relevant resources and materials
• Assist in the development and maintenance of FoEE’s social media and web 2.0 presence
• Contribute to the development of a new FoEE website, including communicating with stakeholders and carrying out consultation
• Contribute to creative brainstorming for campaign communications plans
• Support the development of communications tools and materials for FoEE campaigns including videos, cyberactions, exhibitions, presentations
• Help the Communications team respond promptly to incoming media enquiries
• Follow up calls to journalists to sell-in events or stories
• Help keep media contacts and distribution lists up to date through regular updates to the media database
• Assist with ongoing monitoring of FoEE’s presence in the media
• Undertake basic design work for use in publications and on the website

Internal Communications:

• Contribute to keeping the current FoEE internal website up to date
• Contribute to the development of a new FoEE internal website, including gathering and uploading content
• Support keeping internal email lists up to date
• Assist the Communications Team with the production and distribution of the quarterly FoEE internal electronic newsletter, including sourcing content and images, drafting stories, editing and proofreading, and doing design work

Support to Communications function

• Stand in for Communications Officers when away

Events support

• Support the Events Officer with the logistical preparations of events including media stunts, street actions, meetings, seminars, and conferences
• Contribute to creative brainstorming of ideas for media stunts and events
• Participate in the design and ordering of events materials

Skills

• Commitment to the values, vision and mission of Friends of the Earth
• Educated to degree standard, at least 6 months relevant work experience
• Native speaker standard of English
• Able to demonstrate a clear aptitude for learning
• Attention to detail
• A natural communicator
• Strong and proficient writing skills
• Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage (especially French)
• Experience of software like Dreamweaver and Adobe Photoshop an advantage
• Knowledge of EU institutions and media desirable
• High levels of motivation, good team player, confident telephone skills, creativity, flexibility, sense of humour, political awareness

The intern will be based in our office in an ecological and energy sustainable building in Brussels - a busy and highly motivating working environment in an international NGO.

Please send a cover letter explaining how your skills and experiences meet the needs of the internship, your resume/CV and contact details for two references by e-mail to: commsintern@foeeurope.org

Closing date: midnight on Sunday 3rd April 2011.

FoEE will provide a contribution to living costs of EUR 800 per month

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 11th of April 2011. We regret that only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Friends of the Earth Europe campaigns for sustainable and just societies and for the protection of the environment. It unites more than 30 national organisations with thousands of local groups and is part of the world's largest grassroots environmental network, Friends of the Earth International.

www.foeeurope.org

International Consultant to Assess the role of Parliament in the European Integration Process

The “Support to Parliamentary Development in Moldova” Project aims to enhance parliamentary efficiency in carrying out its functions and responsibilities thus contributing to viable democracy and open society in Moldova. The project adopts a comprehensive, long-term approach to parliamentary development including strengthening of the legislature law-making, representation and oversight roles. It has been previously proven that to ensure public interests and needs to be adequately considered and addressed in the legislation, the law-making process benefit from a comprehensive use of the committee system. Indeed, the committee system consists in key entry point to foster legislative capacities because it provides the most detailed examination of proposed legislation and allows for parliamentarians to develop expertise and perform more thorough investigations of legislation, policy and implementation. Hereby, the Parliament Project focuses its activities to strength committees’ capacities by providing support for specialized legal expertise. Parliament is the main actor in monitoring the Government in the European Integration Process of Moldova. Currently Moldova is negotiating with the EU about a new Association Agreement. Parliament, in particular its Committee on Foreign Affairs and European Integration, is monitoring the negotiation process. The Parliament will also be involved in the implementation of the new Agreement, taking part in the decision making process regarding legislative harmonization. Currently the Parliament is monitoring the Government only occasionally. A structural mechanism of consultations and reporting should be developed between Parliament and Government, by updating the Rules of Procedure of the Parliament or developing a special set of rules. A clear position for the Committee on Foreign Affairs and European Integration, also in relationship to other parliamentary committees is essential for this. At the moment such a clear position is missing. In this context, UNDP is seeking to hire an international consultant to assess the existing capacity and practical working arrangements of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs and European Integration (FAEI) in the field of European Integration.

Duties and Responsibilities

The international consultant is expected to carry out a comprehensive assessment of the tasks and duties of the existing legal framework and practical working arrangements of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs and European Integration in the field of European Integration; to assess the cooperation between the Parliament (and the parliamentary committees) and the Government of Moldova during the European Integration Process. The assessment should include areas of improvement and recommendations based on European best practices. Under the guidance of Parliament Project Chief Technical Adviser (CTA), the international consultant will ensure a high level of analytical support, facilitating the communication and cooperation with the Parliament and other stakeholders. The assignment shall be carried out in close cooperation with Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs and European Integration representative. Additionally, a National Consultant contracted by UNDP will provide the required expertise and support in carrying out the assignment. In order to achieve the stated objectives, the Consultant will have the following responsibilities: Undertake a comprehensive desk review of the relevant national legal framework, relevant studies, researches, reports and EU/international best practices regarding the role of Parliament in the area of European integration and monitoring the European integration process; Undertake interviews with the key stakeholders: members of Parliament, parliamentary staff, officials of the government and other relevant partners; Provide an overview of different practices of the Parliaments of the EU Member states and EU candidate states in law approximation and role of the parliamentary EU Affairs Committees in monitoring the European integration process; Assess the current role and responsibilities of Parliamentary Committee on FAEI towards other committees in the Parliament; Develop specific recommendations for strengthening the monitoring role of the Parliament in the European integration process, based on best practices in national European Parliaments; Develop more specific terms of reference for the Committee FAEI aiming at strengthening the monitoring role; Develop a clear set of rules for cooperation between the Parliament and the government of Moldova in the field of European Integration; Conduct a Roundtable discussion with Members of Parliament and representatives of the Government and/or representatives of Civil Society regarding the role of Parliamentary Committee FAEI; Provide trainings for Parliamentary Committee FAEI staff on how to optimize the law approximation process in the Parliament (workflow). Deliverables and Timeframe: 1. A detailed Work Plan developed, including schedule of interviews 22 April 2011 2. A draft Report on the role of the Parliamentary Committee FAEI within European Integration Process*; 20 May 2011 3. A Roundtable discussion with Members of Parliament and representatives of the Government and/or representatives of Civil Society about the draft report conducted 27 May 2011 4. Analyze comments and suggestions regarding the Report on the role of the Parliamentary Committee FAEI within European Integration Process. Complete and present the Final Report. 3 June 2011 5. Provide trainings for Committee FAEI staff on workflow of legal approximation Before 17 June 2011 * The Report should include, but is not limited to, the following: Description of the current legal framework; Analysis of the current practices; Recommendations for improvement and clarification of the role and responsibilities of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and European Integration in monitoring the European Integration Process; A model of procedures for the involvement of Parliamentary Committee FAEI in the EU related draft legislation – practical work issues; A set of rules aiming the improvement of cooperation between the Parliament and the Government in the field of European Integration; A mechanism for structural consultations between the Parliament and Civil Society on European Integration issues. All the deliverables should be agreed with the UNDP’s counterpart at the Parliament and UNDP and be provided in English hard and electronic copy. The timeframe for the work of International Consultant is tentatively planned through April-May 2011. The Consultancy should involve about 25 days of work, in two visits, of which 20 to be present in Moldova. Evaluation Procedure: The candidates will be evaluated in two stages: technical evaluation and financial evaluation. Technical evaluation criteria: Nr. Criteria Maximum points 1. Relevant University Degree (under-Master’s – 20 pts, Master’s – 30 pts) 30 2. Experience in comparative analysis, research and assessment on the implementation of international (EU) standards 75 3. At least 5 years of relevant professional experience (each year of such work – 10 pts) 50 4. Strong analytical and drafting skills 30 5. Extensive knowledge of the functioning of Parliament 20 6. Ability to interpret results and provide practical recommendations 20 7. Proficiency in English. Knowledge of (Romanian and Russian is an advantage– 10 pts, English – 15 pts) 25 8. Interview (60 – demonstrated technical knowledge and experience; 15 - communication/interpersonal skills; 15 – initiative; 10 – creativity/resourcefulness) 100 Maximum total technical scoring: 350 Only candidates who have passed over the mandatory criteria and have accumulated at least 245 points under technical evaluation will qualify to the next round of financial evaluation. Evaluation of financial proposal Evaluation of submitted financial offers will be done based on the following formula: S = Fmin / F * 150 S – score received on financial evaluation; Fmin – the lowest financial offer out of all the submitted offers qualified over the technical evaluation round; F – financial offer under consideration. Winning candidate The winning candidate will be the candidate, who has accumulated the highest aggregated score (technical scoring + financial scoring). Submission package: Dully filled Personal History Form PHF11/CV; Letter of Intent; Financial proposal*. *Each applicant will be required to submit an aggregated financial offer (“aggregated financial offer” is the total sum of all financial claims of the candidate for accomplishment of the task). Management Arrangements: Organizational Setting: The contractor will work under the guidance of the Secretary General of the Parliament of Moldova and in close cooperation with the Chief Technical Advisor – for substantive aspects of the assignment, and under the direct supervision of the Project Manager – for administrative aspects. The contractor will work closely with the initiator(s) of the Draft Law. All national consultants will report to the Secretary General of the Parliament and the Project Manager. Contributions: The Project Manager will put at the contractor’s disposal all available materials and necessary information for tasks achievement and will facilitate the meetings, as needed. Financial arrangements: Payment will be disbursed in two installments upon submission and approval of deliverables and certification by the Project Manager that the services have been satisfactorily performed.

Competencies

Extensive knowledge of the functioning of Parliament Strong analytical and drafting skills Ability to interpret results and provide practical recommendations Initiative and resourcefulness Computer proficiency

Required Skills and Experience

Education: University/Masters degree in Law, Public Administration or Political Science. Experience: At least 5 years of relevant professional experience Experience in comparative analysis, research and assessment on the implementation of international (EU) standard Language: Excellent command of English, knowledge of Romanian and/or Russian language would be an advantage