Message-ID: <s20f3608.023@jsi.com> Date: Mon, 12 Aug 1996 13:45:19 -0400 From: Project OMNI <mailto:omni_project@JSI.COM> Subject: Challenging International Position To: Multiple recipients of list DEVEL-L <mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU>
******OMNI NEWS FLASH********OMNI NEWS FLASH*******OMNI NEWS ************************************************************************************** Challenging International PositionThe Micronutrient Initiative (MI) is an international secretariat housed within the Internatioanl Development Research Centre (IDRC). The IDRC is a Crown Corporation created by the Parliament of Canada in 1970. MI is governed by a Steering Committee comprised of representatives of its sponsoring institutions which include IDRC, the Canadian International Developemnt Agency (CIDA), The World Bank, UNICEF, and UNDP. The Micronutrient Initiative (MI) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of:
MI South Asia Program Director
This is a three-year assignment.
Located in New Delhi, the successful candidate will work mainly with policy planners in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan to develop national strategies to achieve sustainable elimination of micronutrient deficiencies.
The successful candidate will have: a university degree in nutrition, health or food sciences; agriculture, or social science, with appropriate postgraduate training (either undergraduate or postgraduate qualification should include a concentration in nutrition and/or food science); ten years of relevant professional experience including field experience in nutrition policy and program planning and implementation; extensive experience in international development work, particularly in program design and management; strong leadership and entrepreneurial skills as well as be highly motivated and committed to people-centred development.
Experience in fund-raising and external public relations valuable. Experience desirable in food processing and fortification, social marketing, public health, and participatory development.
Fluency in English. Working knowledge of Hindi, Urdu or Bengali would be an asset.
Qualified candidates should forward their curricululm vitae, quoting reference PO851 to: Competitions Office for Human Resources IDRC PO Box 8500 Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1G 3H9 fax: (613)238-7230
Closing date: August 15, 1996
Salary commensurate with experience.
IDRC and MI thank all applicants for their interest but will only acknowledge and contact candidates who best match the requirements of the position. MI is committed to employment equity. ***************************************************************************** OPPORTUNITIES FOR MICRONUTRIENT INTERVENTIONS (OMNI) is funded by the Office of Health and Nutrition of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Washington, D.C. and managed by John Snow, Inc. OMNI's mission is accomplished by developing integrated, comprehensive programs and strategies to reduce and eliminate major micronutrient deficiencies throughout the developing world. Participating countries are based on their micronutrient malnutrition problems, commitment by local officials (public and private) to micronutrient activities, and their capacity to achieve and sustain a demonstrable impact.
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