Position available - Burundi

Christopher Lowe (mailto:clowe@USAID.GOV)
Mon, 24 Feb 1997 10:49:19 -30000 

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Date:         Mon, 24 Feb 1997 10:49:19 -30000
From: Christopher Lowe <mailto:clowe@USAID.GOV>
Subject:      Position available - Burundi
To: mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU


EMERGENCY DISASTER RELIEF COORDINATOR - Burundi


The Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) of the U.S.
Agency for International Development is recruiting for the
position of Emergency Disaster Relief Coordinator.
This will be a one year Personal Services Contract(PSC) with
possible renewal starting in March 1997.


Duties Include:
     *Grants Management
     *Liaise with UN agencies and other international
     organizations
     *Monitor Non-Governmental Organizations(NGO's) and relief
     personnel while tracking humanitarian relief and
     rehabilitation issues
     *Manage, monitor, and evaluate OFDA-funded projects
     *Interface with implementing organizations regarding project
     proposals
     *Coordinate with donor community to develop integrated
     programs
     *Prepare weekly reports
     *Site visits


Qualifications:
     Bachelor's degree with advanced training in international
     relations, economics, food policy, or related subjects
     Three years experience in emergency relief and humanitarian
     assistance
     Overseas project management while working under civil
     conflict situations
     Experience in working with international organizations, USG
     agencies and NGO's
     Ability to liaise with various entities in Government
     Basic computer skills and writing and analytical skills
     Knowledge of communications equipment, including satellite
     telephones, hand held R&R radios
     Speaks French at 3,3 level
     USAID Secret Level or higher security clearance required
     U.S. citizen


Closing date: March 6, 1997.


Send resumes to:
        Naseema Saleem
        USAID/BHR/OFDA/PS
        Room 1262A NS
        Department of State
        Washington, D.C. 20523-0008
or fax:
        (202)647-5269
or email:
        mailto:nsaleem@usaid.gov






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