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Date: Fri, 31 Jan 97 15:42:00 PST
From: Cogen, Rachael <COGEN@care.org>
Subject: OPEN CARE Positions.
Please post post/circulate positions. Thank you very much for your
assistance.
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CARE
PROJECT COORDINATOR, ICDP - Masoala, Madagascar.
The PC is responsible for the implementation of the project on the Masoala
Peninsula. The Masoala Integrated Conservation and Development Project is a
challenging initiative. The objective of the project is the promotion of
adequate social and economic development initiatives which would permit the
creation and maintenance of a well managed and biologically and economically
viable system of terrestrial and marine parks and the sustainable use of the
forest and marine ecosystems. Qualifications: Fluency in French, extensive
project management experience and the ability to develop a long term view
and strategies for development activities, and MSc in agriculture, natural
resource management, environmental sciences, rural development or a related
subject, good analytical capacity and management skills. Send resumes to
Rachael Cogen, c/o CARE, 151 Ellis Street, Atlanta, GA 30303
AGRONOMIST, ANGOLA - BIE REGION
Oversee implementation of Project Activities in the Province of assignment.
Work with the LEAP Coordinator, GOA counterparts and project staff to
develop detailed implementation plans and timeliness. Oversee
implementation of FARMER, UPGRADE, and EPP activities to ensure that they
are on schedule and of high quality. Work with the Food Unit in Luanda to
ensure timely arrival, proper storage and proper accounting for all PL480
and non-food project inputs. Design and carry out training program for GOA
and project agricultural extensionists. Monitor training activities and
impact at farmer level, to ensure that extension activities are appropriate
and properly delivered. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in agriculture or
related subject, at least three years of international development
experience in projects with agricultural extension component, demonstrated
project management skills, fluency in Portuguese or Spanish. Send resumes
to Rachael Cogen, c/o CARE, 151 Ellis Street, Atlanta, GA 30303.
AGRICULTURE PROGRAM ADVISOR - Angola
The APA has responsibility to provide technical assistance and guidance for
the development of the overall strategy and implementation plan for CARE
Angola's agriculture project (FARMER). The APA will be instrumental in
designing the training program for the project extensionists and working
with the regional Agronomists to assure that the project meets technical
objectives and is on track. The APA will also have responsibility to
provide technical assistance and guidance to the Information Unit with the
respect to collection and management of information relating to agricultural
indicators (mid-crop assessment, post harvest assessment, rainfall data,
market surveys).
Qualifications: Master's degree in agronomy, solid knowledge of farming
economies, farmer associations, community development and livelihood
security issues and management of information. Minimum of 5 years
experience working in a lesser developed country, preferably Africa, in a
management of advisory position relating to agriculture projects. Practical
training experience, knowledge of nutrition issues as they relate to food
security helpful, Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese. Send resumes to:
Rachael Cogen, c/o CARE, 151 Ellis Street, Atlanta, GA, 30303.
LEAP RPOJECT COORDINATOR - Luanda, Angola
Work with CARE staff to develop detailed implementation plans and
timeliness, oversee provincial planning activities to ensure participation
and agreement of Government of Angola staff, ensure implementation of
FARMER, UPGRADE, and EPP activities, assist Agronomists in preparing
training plans and syllabi for extensionists and other project and GOA
staff, review monthly budget reports. Ensure project management staff
improve their capabilities to effectively manage projects through review of
their individual operating plans. Qualifications: Master's degree in
agriculture or related field, at least five years international development
experience, three of which as project manager level or higher. Experience
in designing and implementing extension programs in developing countries,
knowledge of Portuguese or Spanish, willingness to travel up to 50% of the
time visiting project areas. Send resumes to : Rachael Cogen, c/o CARE, 151
Ellis Street, Atlanta, GA 30303.