Team Leader, Mali
ACDI/VOCA

Location: Mali

About ACDI/VOCA:

For 45 years and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 76 projects in 41 countries and revenues of $100 million.

Position Description:

We are currently seeking a Food for Progress Team Leader for a three-year USDA Food for Progress program in Mopti, Mali, with an anticipated start date for activities in January 2010. The project focuses on improving food security through increased production, diversification of crops as well as enhanced household revenues through participation in selected value chains. The position will be based in Mopti.

Responsibilities:

•General management: Manage the overall ACDI/VOCA component of the program and program deliverables, including coordination with the prime recipient; compliance with USDA rules and regulations and local government requirements and laws; financial and administrative management; monitoring and evaluation; and development of project reports, success stories, and work plans.
•Financial management: Oversee financial accounting of monetization proceeds with accounting staff. Work with headquarters staff on development of budgets, pipeline analyses and estimated income projections from monetization.
•Value chain analysis: Coordinate analyses and promote the value chain approach to better integrate farmers in the Mopti region into key value chains, including rice and horticulture. Coordinate stakeholders workshops and information sharing with key partners
•Market linkages: Develop relationships with buyers in urban areas to identify commodity specifications and marketing requirements. Provide training and technical support in farming as a business, association development and post-harvest handling. Assist farmers in meeting market demands and in developing relationships between project beneficiaries and key market stakeholders.
•Monetization and commodity management: In coordination with the D.C.-based ACDI/VOCA technical director for commodity management, assume responsibility for ACDI/VOCA monetization activities in Mali; monitor systems of control, accounting and reporting on commodities and proceeds; and supervise commodity calls forward and shipping.
•Monitoring and evaluation: Oversee and ensure timeliness of monitoring and evaluation activities and develop necessary reports for donor and ACDI/VOCA management. Manage final evaluation process.
•Reporting: Coordinate activities and prepare annual results report, resource requests, quarterly reports and pipeline analyses. Coordinate with headquarters on development of profiles, success stories, etc.
•New Business: As possible, as requested by headquarters, assist in the design and development of other ACDI/VOCA proposals in Mali or other countries.

Qualifications:

•University degree in related field (e.g., project management, international development, international business, economics, etc.) is required; master’s degree is highly desirable.
•At least 5 years of experience working in international development; overseas experience on similar donor-funded projects in Mali or the region preferred.
•Experience with the value chain approach and integration of smallholder farmers into market systems required. Familiarity with rice and horticulture preferred.
•Familiarity with USDA Foreign Agricultural Service procedures and policies.
•Demonstrated proficiency in field work, project management, and monitoring and evaluation methods.
•Excellent writing and reporting skills in English and fluency in French required.

To Apply

Please visit http://joinus.acdivoca.org/detail.asp?av1203 to apply online

Job Posted on February 09 2010
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Political Organizer
SEIU Local 1000

Location: Sacramento, CA
Job Ref: 02_2009_Political

Description

Are you creative, innovative and enterprising?   Are you ready to change the world?   Are you looking to build a powerful political organization?

SEIU Local 1000 is a cutting-edge Union that represents 95,000 state employees throughout the State of California.   We’re looking for a Political Organizer to work in our Sacramento office who lives and breathes for political action.    This person coordinates the political action activities of our membership, develops fund-raising activities and prepares officers, staff and members to interact with elected officials.   S/he also recruits state employees to act as volunteer advocates for issues related to providing public services and improving the public’s opinion of the value of government and its programs.

Duties:

•Plan and coordinate election campaigns, including voter identification and GOTV efforts.
•Train members and staff to build relationships with community leaders and elected officials.
•Coordinate communications,
•Plan and coordinate fundraising campaigns for members and staff.
•Develop and coordinate external community plans and political campaigns in support of collective bargaining activities.
•Coordinate communications,

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should have:

•Two (2) years experience managing political or union organizing campaigns, elections, or community organizing.  

•Prior experience recruiting and developing volunteers.
•Leadership and motivational skills.
•Effective written, verbal and listening skills.
•Ability to establish and maintain rapport and credibility with diverse demographic groups, as well as with professional, technical, administrative and service workers.
•Proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and database management.
•Experience working with tight timelines under pressure and minimal supervision.
•Occasional overnight travel required. 
•Valid driver's license, car and insurance.
•Ability to work long and irregular hours.
•Bachelor’s degree required.

To Apply

Please visit http://www.seiu1000.org/jobs/Default.aspx Click below to send us information about who you are in a cover letter and resume with your current salary.    Cover letters should describe your qualifications, experience and career goals, as well as a brief description of why you want to work to realize Local 1000’s vision for building a strong union.

SEIU is committed to building a diverse workforce.   We offer excellent benefits, including fully paid health benefits for employee and family, liberal paid time off and competitive salary.   All applicants must be able to furnish proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Job Posted on February 09 2010
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