Urgently need the following:
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID/Philippines)
has an immediate need for a Development Assistant Specialist. The incumbent
has four basic functions, who serves as: 1) the Mission’s principal
expert and advisor on performance monitoring and evaluation of the Mission’s
Country Development Program in the Philippines; 2) the Mission’s expert
advisor in project development, responsible for providing technical
support and program guidance based on applicable regulations on the
design of new activities and redesign/amendment of ongoing programs;
3) the Mission’s Social Science Advisor in charge of Women in Development
and social soundness analysis providing expert advice on matters relating
to gender issues; and 4) the Office Representative to assigned technical
teams for the achievement of Assistance Objectives.
Qualifications:
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Education (10%) Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree
in Social Sciences, Business/ Public Administration or Management
Services, with substantial background on automated data processing,
including systems analysis and design
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Work Experience (40%) Ten to twelve years of
progressively responsible, professional level experience in the
field of specialty is required, including experience in the analysis
and interpretation of data and the presentation of findings in written
and oral form. At least five years of this experience should have
been in development assistance, or related work for USAID, other
donor agencies, host government organization, or private sector
institutions. Background in Geographic Information System in relation
to strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation will be looked
upon favorably.
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Job Knowledge (20%) Thorough knowledge and understanding
of the Philippines’ economic, political, social and cultural characteristics,
history of development assistance, development prospects, priorities
and resources is required. Must have knowledge of Mindanao geographic,
culture and values particularly in the Autonomous Region of Muslim
Mindanao. Knowledge of Foreign Assistance Strategic and Programs
in the Philippines will be an advantage.
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Skills and Abilities (10%) Ability to obtain,
analyze and evaluate data and prepare precise and objectively accurate
analytical reports and program design documents. Must have the skills
to independently establish and maintain an extensive range of contacts
with high-level officials of the Philippine Government, NGO/Civil
Society Sector, USAID and U.S, Embassy.
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Communication and Interpersonal Skills (20%)
Excellent command of English (both written and oral), computer skills,
ability to develop and deliver professional quality reports and
presentation, strong interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential.
Competitive salary which will range between PhP 1,109,065 – PhP 1,709,082
per annum, mid-year and year-end bonuses, health and life insurance,
and a supplementary retirement plan are offered. (Note: USAID reserves
the option to bring in the successful candidates at a lower grade level
during the probationary period not to exceed one year.)
Application letter and comprehensive resume must be received no later than December 04, 2009 at:
Human Resource Division
P.O. Box EA 423 1000
Ermita, Manila
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