Jan 15, 2009

Project Manager CIS -First Climate AG


First Climate AG - www.firstclimate.com
Project Manager CIS -
http://www.firstclimate.com/fileadmin/downloads/pdfs/jobs/2008/ORG_112_Project_Manager_CIS.pdf
Duty Station: Switzerland or Germany
Deadline for Applications: 31 December 2008

First Climate AG - Lawyer


First Climate AG - www.firstclimate.com
Lawyer-
http://www.firstclimate.com/fileadmin/downloads/pdfs/jobs/2008/LEG_103_Lawyer.pdf
Duty Station: Germany
Deadline for Applications: 31 December 2008

Energy modeler/economist -


Energy Economics Group - Paul Scherrer Institute - eem.web.psi.ch
Energy modeler/economist -
http://pa.web.psi.ch/pages/offenestellen/d/index_offenestellen.php?id=2002&was=stelle
Duty Station: Villigen, Switzerland
Deadline for Applications: 31 December 2008
Contact Person: Dr. Hal Turton, hal.turton@psi.ch

Project Officer, REDD specialist - ONF


ONF International - www.onfinternational.org
Project Officer, REDD specialist -
Duty Station: Paris, France
Deadline for Applications: 31 December 2008
Contact Person: Nicolas Grondard, nicolas.grondard@onf.fr//Martin Perrier,
martin.perrier@onf.fr
Special Requirements: French speaking

Foreign Affairs Officer responsible for Leading US government engagement in


U.S. Department of State - http://www.state.gov/g/oes/climate/
Foreign Affairs Officer responsible for Leading US government engagement in
international climate change and related negotiations - the Office of Global
Change at the U.S. Department of State will advertise the position
Duty Station: Washington, DC. USA.
Deadline for Applications: NA
Contact Person: resume and a short, policy-relevant writing sample to Ed
Fendley (fendleyej@state.gov) and Drew Nelson (Nelsonds@state.gov)
Special Requirements: being a US citizen

Climate Change Advisor -

African Wildlife Foundation - www.awf.org
Climate Change Advisor -
http://www.awf.org/documents/AWF-ClimateChangeAdviser.pdf
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Deadline for Applications: 15 January 2008
Contact Person: HumanResources@awfke.org



Rersearch Officer, Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI), Trade and Investment


International Institute for Sustainable Development - http://www.iisd.org
Rersearch Officer, Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI), Trade and Investment
Programme - http://www.iisd.org/about/employment.asp
Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
Deadline for Applications: 15 January 2008
Contact person: Ms Fariba Di Benedetto -
fdibenedetto-achtari@iisd.org
Special requirements: strong written and oral communication skills in
English and French

Consultant to The Rockefeller Foundation's Asian Cities Climate Change

Rockefeller Foundation - www.rockfound.org /
http://www.rockfound.org/initiatives/climate/climate_change.shtml
Consultant to The Rockefeller Foundation's Asian Cities Climate Change
Resilience Network (ACCCRN)


Duty Station: Based out of the Rockefeller Foundation's Asia Office,
Bangkok, Thailand with extensive within Asia and some travel to New York
(Head Office).
Deadline for Applications: 5 January 2009
Contact Person: climate@rockfound.org
Special Requirements: Demonstrated experience in the region, preferably in
multiple of our partner countries - knowledge of an Asian language -
technical expertise in urban management, urban planning, municipal
governance, climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction

Web Topic Editor - WB

Communications Officer
“Web Topic Editor”

Terms of Reference
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Duration: 6 months consultancy (Short Term Consultant – STC)
Application Deadline: January 2, 2009 or until a suitable candidate is identified
Start Date: as soon as possible
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Overview:

Over the past decade, the Bank’s external Web site — www.worldbank.org — has dramatically changed the institution’s ability to reach out to the development community. The site provides nearly two million visitors a month with timely information and serves as a symbol of the institution’s transparency and willingness to work with clients around the world. It is the Bank’s most important tool for sharing knowledge, communicating our activities, and demonstrating our effectiveness to the world. Improving the quality and presentation of information on our site is critical to fulfill the Bank’s development and communications goals.

The Environment Department is looking for a consultant to serve as Web Editor for the external websites www.worldbank.org/environment and www.worldbank.org/climatechange and provide support in managing internal web-based outreach. This position requires knowledge of development and poverty reduction issues as they relate to issues including Climate Change, Biodiversity, Coastal and Marine Management and Environmental Health. The candidate should have the ability to conceptualize and execute complex editorial activities, have a proven eye for design and detail, be results-oriented, and capable of managing conflicting priorities while working with a diverse set of colleagues.

Responsibilities:

The Environment Department Web Topic Editor will:

1. Report to the Senior Knowledge Management Officer of the Environment Department (or other staff member designated by the Director or Senior Manager) and liaise with relevant staff (Environment Department Management and subject experts, SDN Anchor Communications Team, EXT Web Program, Knowledge Management, and IT) and external clients and partners as necessary, to ensure that relevant information is captured and surfaced, where appropriate.

2. Undertake an inventory of existing content and user-profile analysis and assist in the drafting of a sustainable, strategic action plan for the development and maintenance of the above-cited websites in support of the World Bank’s / Environment Department’s communications objectives (the action plan should be grounded in a baseline user profile analysis, and include hard targets to be reached, and a robust monitoring and reporting component).

3. Aggregate content, draft/rewrite content, edit and maintain the Environment and Climate Change site areas, ensuring timeliness of information, appropriate quality, accuracy, tone and style. The editor will also identify appropriate information pulls, drawing from sub-pages maintained by others within the Bank and links to relevant information on external sites.



4. Construct new web pages as necessary; oversee the decommissioning of obsolete pages and content.

5. Have a strong knowledge of web-based social media, analyze opportunities to participate in them, and manage eventual participation to achieve objectives of the action plan.

6. Provide support to the design and management of internal websites.

7. Support web-based internal and external knowledge management activities.

8. Manage translations of key web content, and ensure quality and accuracy of same.

9. Provide related support as requested by supervisor / senior management.

Selection Criteria:

• Bachelor’s Degree journalism, communications, international relations or related field with a minimum of 6-8 years (or Master’s degree with 4-6 years) of communications experience overall, with minimum of 2 years managing Web content (candidates with more extensive experience are encouraged to apply).
• Proven writing and editing skills, and perfect fluency in English, with an ability to convey complex ideas in a clear, direct and lively style.
• Experience producing for the web (basic knowledge of HTML and Photoshop preferred).
• Knowledge of international trends and political-economic issues related to development.
• Ability to initiate and manage a continuing editorial process and conceptualize and execute content packaging online.
• Strong knowledge of E-publish or similar software; at least intermediate-level PowerPoint skills.
• Familiarity with tools such as Omniture, SaS, Spss, Hitwise and Compete a plus.
• Experience in quantitative data analysis, media research, web analytics and data mining a plus.
• Ability to work capably under stress and to juggle multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
• Ability to problem solve with strong investigative/research skills.
• Self-starting attitude and ability to work well among a team of diverse professionals in a multicultural environment.
• Fluency in Arabic, Chinese, French, or Spanish (or a combination) a plus.

strong possibility for 1- year extension with limited benefits (Extended Term Consultant – ETC)

* send CV/resume to: jbrez@worldbank.org and gaguilar@worldbank.org with the subject: Web Editor
Position: Your Name

* in the body of your email (not in attached document) please include also:
• a 150 word max. statement of interest;
• a link to 1 (only 1) website that you designed/manage;
• a link to one representative writing sample;
• date of availability;
• your visa status if you are not a U.S. citizen.

esearch Officer, Natural Resource Management, AREU

esearch Officer, Natural Resource Management, AREU
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan
Closing Date: Until filled

The Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU) is seeking a Research Officer for its Natural Resource Management team. Specific duties will include performing desktop research to complement and strengthen the work of the research team as required;

Rassisting in the development, organization, and management of the NRM team’s research activities; organizing meetings, workshops, and conferences; and contribute to the writing of reports and other project documentation. Essential qualifications include experience in the implementation of research activities, particularly using qualitative and quantitative methodologies; international development experience in the natural resources sector; and strong written and oral communications skills in English.

View the full announcement on the AREU jobs webpage.

Program Manager, National Community Forestry Trust

Program Manager, National Community Forestry Trust
Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina or Portland, Oregon, USA
Closing Date: Until filled

The Conservation Fund is seeking a Program Manager for its new National Community Forestry Trust (NCFT), which provides sophisticated intermediary services to help primarily rural communities assess, acquire, conserve, manage and create jobs and economic opportunities from community forests.

Primary responsibilities include managing all functions of NCFT; developing a business plan for NCFT; and developing a “community forest owner’s manual” that includes sample documents needed by local governing bodies to organize, acquire, conserve, manage and sustain community forests. Essential qualifications include a Batchelor’s degree and a minimum of three years’ experience in land conservation, natural resource management, community development, or related field, and fluency in English.

View the full job announcement.


Two REDD-focused PhD. Scholarships at the Australian National University

Two REDD-focused PhD. Scholarships at the Australian National University
Location: Canberra, Australia, with fieldwork in Indonesia or Papua New Guinea
Closing Date: 23 January 2009



Two PhD. scholarships are available at the Australian National University as part of a project titled “Governance and Economic Incentives for Reducing the Contribution of Tropical Deforestation to Climate Change.” One scholar would research the influence of governance (including corruption, decentralization, and illegal logging) on REDD activities in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, while the other would research REDD incentive payments in the aforementioned two countries. Applicants must have completed an Honours degree or equivalent Master’s degree in economics, public policy, environmental management, or relevant discipline; and must be either a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or a permanent resident of Australia.

For more information and to apply, please contact Luca Tacconi (luca.tacconi@anu.edu.au) regarding governance research and Frank Jotzo (frank.jotzo@anu.edu.au) regarding incentive payments research.


Project Management Specialist, Transparency International

Project Management Specialist, Transparency International
Location: Berlin, Germany
Closing Date: 11 January 2009

Transparency International is seeking a Project Management Specialist for its Forest Anti-corruption Advocacy, Forest Governance Systems Analysis and Monitoring Phase 1 (FAAA 1) project, Asia Pacific Department.

S/he will be responsible for helping the national chapters set up and build capacity in the regional centre and the units; ensuring that project outputs such as the monitoring tool and systems analysis are completed within deadlines and are of a high standard; and that contractual obligations between the EC, TI APD and the chapters, centre and units are met. Essential requirements include a university degree in a relevant field (international relations, development, environment, or forestry); 2–3 years of project management experience; and fluency in English.

View the full job announcement on the Transparency International website

Indonesia REDD Chief Technical Advisor, Flora & Fauna International

Indonesia REDD Chief Technical Advisor, Flora & Fauna International
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Closing Date: 9 January 2009

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Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is seeking an Indonesia REDD Chief Technical Advisor. S/he will coordinate the in-country design and implementation of FFI-Macquarie Indonesian REDD projects, will represent the projects at relevant forums and policymaking venues, and will act as principal liaison with national-level decision-makers. Essential qualifications include proven experience in the management and delivery of multiple and complex projects, strong technical expertise, and excellent communication skills in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.

View the full job announcement on the FFI

egional Coordinator for West Java - ESP

Due date: Jan 26, 2008

The Environmental Services Program (ESP), a USAID project managed by DAI, is recruiting a position of Regional Coordinator for West Java to be based in Bandung.

The
Regional Coordinator for West Java will work in three realms of tasks
and responsibilities: technical and programmatic, project management
and administration, and representation of ESP.




Technical and Programmatic
- Provide technical and strategic management, guidance, and supervision to ESP technical staff working in his/her region;
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Provide technical and strategic guidance to ESP specialists on issues
related to protected areas management, eco-regional planning, watershed
management and service delivery;
- Oversee development of West Java components of work plans;
- Manage regional project budget, and oversee related finances;
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Manage tracking and achievement of performance indicators and project
deliverables, specifically related to his/her region; and
- Lead efforts to establish and maintain linkages with related projects and stakeholders in the region.

Project Management and Administration
- Provide support for financial and administrative management for West Java ESP activities;
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Provide leadership and supervision of field activities in his/her
region, including office management and identifying and establishing
partner relationships;
- Ensure timely reporting of project achievements and results, including but not limited to quarterly and annual reports;
- Facilitate collaboration and coordination with other USAID programs working in his/her, especially those in the BHS SO; and
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Supervise technical and administrative staff to ensure timely
achievement and reporting of administrative and technical results.

Representation
- Act as the ESP representative to government and non-government partners in his/her region.

Qualifications:

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The candidate should have at least a Bachelor Degree (Master
Degree is preferred), with minimum 10 years experience in project
management.
. Indonesian citizen.
. Previous working experience in USAID and/or International development project is an advantage.
. Strong managerial and leadership capability.
. Strong skills in teamwork, facilitation, collaboration, networking and advocacy.
. Computer literacy (minimum MS Office: Word, Excel).
. Excellent communication and interpersonal skill to adequately represent organization to partners.
. Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
. Understanding of local culture and social structure will be advantageous.

Please send cover letters and CVs to the Recruitment Officer at: recruitment. esp@gmail. com not later than January 26, 2009.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. No telephone inquires will be accepted.

Rural Development Experts - Yayasan Tambuhak Sinta

Rural Development Experts
Yayasan Tambuhak Sinta, YTS is a community development NGO that is focused on improving economic and social conditions and governance in villages in Kalimantan, through participatory planning and community empowerment.



YTS is looking for two experienced rural development professionals to help develop and lead our programs in Kalimantan Tengah – a Planning & Development Officer and a Field Program Coordinator. The Planning & Development Officer will work closely with the Director in planning, guiding and overseeing all the programs and activities of YTS.

The Field Program Coordinator will plan, guide and oversee all of the field programs and activities in Central Kalimantan. If you are interested in finding out more about these positions, please send a letter of interest and a copy of your CV by e-mail to: Yayasan Tambuhak Sinta; tambuhaksinta@gmail.com
www.tambuhaksinta.com


3 positions for ICAAP secretariat

The 9th ICAAP Secretariat is looking for people to join its dynamic team. Three (3) positions are currently open. For all positions, we welcome applications from Indonesian nationals only. Deadline for application: 1 February 2009. Please send the application letter along with your CV by email to secretariat@icaap9.org

1. One fulltime Finance Coordinator
2. One fulltime Public Information Coordinator
3. One fulltime Sponsored Programme Officer



Background:

The International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP) is a principle biennial congress on AIDS in the region. It is convened by the AIDS Society of Asia and the Pacific (ASAP) and it has played a key role in building commitment and networks in the struggle against HIV and AIDS in Asia and the Pacific region for over fifteen years. UNAIDS is the Joint United Nations Programme on AIDS and is one of the main Co Sponsors of the 9th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP).

Indonesia has been successfully selected as the host of the 9th ICAAP by ASAP, which will take place from 9 – 13 August 2009 in Nusa Dua, Bali. The theme of the 9th ICAAP is “Empowering People; Strengthening Networks.” It underscores a movement for change and highlights the importance of inclusiveness and participative engagement in the Asia Pacific region’s response to HIV and AIDS.

A Local Organizing Committee (LOC) has been established by a consortium of Indonesian AIDS activists to ensure a smooth operation of the organization, management, implementation and reporting of the 9th ICAAP. ASAP has also formed an International Advisory Committee (IAC) to provide guidance and assistance to the LOC and ensure that the goals of ICAAP are fully realized during the implementation of the Congress.

The LOC realizes that the responsibility for the organization, administration, implementation and hosting of the 9th ICAAP is a major undertaking and will require support by stakeholders at all levels—international, national and local. This is reflected in the organization of the committees and the sub-committees within the LOC which is working to ensure broad representation, interacting not only with academics or government departments but also reaching out to include the civil society and groups working with young people, women groups, faith based organizations, marginalized population such as injecting drug users, sex workers, LGBT and organizations of people living with HIV (PLHIV).

A full time secretariat is needed to support and assist the LOC in administering and coordinating the preparation for and implementation of the 9th ICAAP. With support from various partners, the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the 9th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP) is recruiting three (3) positions:



(1) Title : Finance Coordinator
Starting Date : 5 February 2009
Ending Date : 30 September 2009


Objective
With support from the Indonesian National AIDS Commission, the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the 9th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP) is recruiting a fulltime Finance Coordinator to assist the LOC in administering the financial system for the 9th ICAAP, which will take place from 8 – 13 August 2009 in Bali, Indonesia. Working under the guidance of the Finance Committee, the incumbent will be based in the LOC secretariat.

Main Task and Responsibilities
Based at the LOC Secretariat, the Finance Coordinator is recruited to assist the Finance Committee to:
Administer and monitor the financial system in order to ensure that municipal financial are maintenance in an accurate and timely manner, with main activity:

Assist budget preparation,
Implement financial Policy and procedures,
Establish and maintenance cash control,
Process Invoices to all customer,
Maintenance procurement system
Ensure all transaction are properly recorded and entered into the Financial Report
Prepare monthly Financial report for ICAAP, Donor
Maintenance financial file and record
Maintenance the invoices send to the customer, donor to ensure complete and accurate records of all moneys with main activities:

Ensure the safeguard of all municipal funds
Record and reconcile the account receivable ( Invoice)
Issue receipt
Reconcile weekly payment received.
Maintenance all the request of payment and ensure the finance made on the timely manner.
Required Qualification:
Education: Minimum a bachelor degree in Accounting

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of practical and relevant professional experience
Good participatory skills, including the ability to foster teambuilding and facilitate planning meetings and workshops
High skill-level with computers, particularly in using the Word, Excel, Power Point applications and the internet for working
Language Requirements:
Excellent spoken and written proficiency in English



(2) Title : Public Information Coordinator
Starting Date : 5 February 2009
Ending Date : 30 September 2009


Objective
With support from AIDS Society in Asia and the Pacific (ASAP), the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the 9th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP) is recruiting a fulltime Public Information Coordinator to assist the LOC in promoting the 9th ICAAP to the wider public, potential delegates and the media partners. Working under the guidance of the LOC, the Public Information Coordinator will be based in the LOC secretariat.

Main Task and Responsibilities
Based at the LOC Secretariat, the Public Information Coordinator is recruited to undertake the following tasks:

Provide operational and administrative assistance to the LOC in promoting the Congress and implementing the media plans, which will include:
Conducting press conferences
Managing press releases
Preparing updated information for the congress website
Providing general information about the 9th ICAAP to the general public through the media
Preparing information materials for any public information events
Organize and prepare meeting agendas/minutes for the LOC Media Advisory Board/Media Relations Team and attend meetings, as needed
Manage and monitor registrations of journalists wishing to attend the 9th ICAAP
Assist in managing the media centre and handling the media during the Congress
Liaise with the Congress Coordinator for any other public information activities or events, as needed
Required Qualification:
Education: Minimum a bachelor degree in relevant fields
Experience:

3-5 years professional experience working in communications, public relations, media relations or other relevant areas
Strong organizational skills and good teamwork ability, with a flexible working approach.
Good computer skills, which include word-processing, spreadsheets, presentations, the Internet and electronic mail.
Experience working in the AIDS field is preferred, but not required.
Previous experience working for an international conference is an advantage.
Language Requirements:
Excellent spoken and written proficiency in English



(3) Title : Sponsored Programme Officer
Starting Date : 5 February 2009
Ending Date : 30 September 2009


Objective
With support from UNAIDS, the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the 9th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP) is recruiting a fulltime Sponsored Programme Officer to assist the LOC in preparing and organizing the sponsored programme (e.g. satellite meeting, symposia, skills building, etc) during the 9th ICAAP, which will take place from 8 – 13 August 2009 in Bali, Indonesia. Working under the guidance of the LOC – Sponsored Programme Committee, the Sponsored Programme Officer will be based in the LOC secretariat.

Main Task and Responsibilities
Based at the LOC Secretariat, the Sponsored Programme Officer is recruited to assist the Sponsored Programme Committee to:

Manage the incoming proposals for symposium, satellite meetings and skills building for the 9th ICAAP
Support communication to external partners to answer inquiries related to the sponsored programme activities
Help identify and explore sponsorship programme with potential organizations
Develop working timeline for proposals submissions & reviews
Identify relevant proposals reviewers and organize proposals review
When necessary, liaise contact between sponsor organizations with proposing organizations for similar and or unfunded proposals
Take part in the secretariat coordination meeting to report for updates and or progress
Organize relevant committee & sub-committee meetings, take the minutes and file for records
Support internal coordination among members of the Sponsored Programme Committee and with members of the broader LOC.
Together with finance & admin unit, follow-up with sponsoring organizations for technical and administrative issues related to the sponsored programme
Assist finance unit to prepare contract and review budget related to sponsored programme committee


Required Qualification:

Education: Minimum a bachelor degree in relevant fields

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of practical and relevant professional experience in HIV and AIDS and or community based programs
Experience in working with different community groups such as interfaith community members, mainstream women’s group, human rights advocates, injecting drug users (IDU), lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT), people living with HIV (PLHIV) and others as required
Experience in proposal development, project planning and management in relevant fields, preferably HIV and AIDS
Understanding of the Asia Pacific region, and a range of issues / themes surrounding HIV and AIDS in the region such as human rights, gender inequity, vulnerability of key population groups, etc
Good participatory skills, including the ability to foster teambuilding and facilitate planning meetings and workshops
High skill-level with computers, particularly in using the Word, Excel, Power Point applications and the internet for working
Language Requirements:

Excellent spoken and written proficiency in English
208 days
before the event
9 - 13 August 2009
Bali Convention Centre
Bali, Indonesia

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