CRISIS, STABILIZATION AND GOVERNANCE OFFICER KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

MSI is seeking a Crisis, Stabilization and Governance Officer in Kabul. Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. In 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., becoming part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,400 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com. During the last year, USAID has undertaken a nearly unprecedented staffing increase as they added hundreds of new positions to the mission in Afghanistan and around the world. MSI is proud to partner with USAID on this effort, and has been working closely with AID since 2009 to support this massive recruiting effort. USAID and MSI are looking for strong development and technical professionals for positions in Kabul, Afghanistan as well as throughout the regions. This exciting staffing increase will directly support USAID's mission to promote the rapid transition of Afghanistan to a more stable and productive state, and to promote democracy, rule of law, and sustainable economic and social development that is responsive to the Afghan citizens' needs. These positions offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including substantial uplifts for post differential and danger pay. All positions are unaccompanied and require US Citizenship. The Crisis, Stabilization and Governance Officer will coordinate program development, implementation, and performance monitoring plans within the democracy, governance, and stabilization sector. Contracts are one year to start, renewable up to five years. Salary: $65,413.00- 118,552.00 USD/year. Grade and Series: FS-0301-02/03. Responsibilities: Support direct assistance programs with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan as well as direct assistance to Afghan civil society organizations. Coordinate program development, implementation, and performance monitoring plans with other USAID Offices, with the inter-agency (notably the Departments of State and Defense), other donors, civil society, and the private sector. Participate and assist the development of plans and programs for technical assistance, strategic planning, and other activities within the democracy, governance, and stabilization sector. Develop the concept, design, documentation, and/or management of programs/ projects. Assist in the planning of a broad range of program activities, policies guidelines, and training, including identifying opportunities for integrating development assistance principles; participate in the formation of policies and guidelines, including operationalization of Counter Insurgency (COIN) efforts with a focus on build to transfer. Serve as technical expert on governance, rule of law, elections, and/or civil society issues in assigned location for the Mission. Lead, undertake, and report on assessments of democracy, governance, and stabilization needs to inform funding decisions or modifications to ongoing programs. Monitor and report on implementation, progress, and problems encountered of ongoing programs. Report on democracy, governance, and stabilization issues. Approve annual workplans and program modifications. QUALIFICATIONS: FS-02: Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience of which 6 years are relevant experience in developing countries; OR Master's degree in a relevant major plus 6 years of relevant experience of which 4 years are relevant experience in developing countries. FS-03: Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience of which 4 years are relevant experience in developing countries; OR Master's degree in a relevant major plus 4 years of relevant experience of which 3 years are relevant experience in developing countries. U.S. citizenship required. Candidates must be able to obtain security and medical clearances. Demonstrated professional expertise in international development/ relations, political science, law, public policy/ administration, stabilization and/or conflict resolution. TO APPLY: For full position descriptions and to apply to these openings, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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FIELD DIRECTOR AFGHANISTAN

Chemonics International seeks a field director for the ongoing USAID-funded Afghanistan Stabilization Initiative-South project in Helmand. The project aims to create conditions that build Afghan communities' confidence in the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan through improvement of the economic and social environment. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Responsibilities include: manage and direct grants that contribute to stabilization; manage grant files and provide accurate data on the status of grant activities; and work with USAID, the International Security Assistance Force, and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to develop a stabilizing strategy. QUALIFICATIONS include: Bachelor's degree. Minimum five years of experience in a national supervisory capacity within a local developing country environment. Experience working in fragile, conflict, or post-conflict developing countries. Experience working in Afghanistan a plus. Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity. Experience managing grants, subcontracts, procurement, and USAID-funded projects. Experience managing Office of Transition Initiatives projects desired. Experience training and mentoring local organizations in developing and implementing grant activities. English fluency required; fluency in Dari or Pashto a plus. TO APPLY: Please submit CV and cover letter with the position title in the subject line to asi_srecruitment@chemonics.com by June 17, 2011. No phone calls please. Finalists will be contacted.

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PROGRAM SUPPORT DIRECTOR AFGHANISTAN

Chemonics International seeks a program support director for the ongoing USAID- funded Afghanistan Stabilization Initiative-South project in Helmand. The project aims to create conditions that build Afghan communities' confidence in the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan through improvement of the economic and social environment. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Responsibilities include: support administration and management of grants, short-term technical assistance, and distribution of goods and services; and oversee the procurement and subcontract processes. QUALIFICATIONS include: Bachelor's degree. Minimum five years of experience in a local national supervisory capacity. Experience working in fragile, conflict, or post-conflict developing countries; experience working in Afghanistan a plus. Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity. Experience managing grants, subcontracts, procurement, and USAID-funded projects. Experience managing Office of Transition Initiatives projects desired. Experience training and mentoring local organizations in developing and implementing grant activities. English fluency required; fluency in Dari or Pashto a plus. TO APPLY: Please send electronic submissions of CV and cover letter to asi_srecruitment@chemonics.com by June 10, 2011. No phone calls please. Finalists will be contacted.

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TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SPECIALIST AFGHANISTAN

Chemonics International seeks a traffic engineering specialist for the $150-million, USAID-funded Regional Afghan Municipalities Project for Urban Populations in southern Afghanistan (RAMP UP-South). The project is building the capacity of municipal-level officials of the Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) to provide responsive, effective, and visible municipal service and improve economic development and revenue generation. The duration of this assignment is approximately 30 days. Responsibilities include: Assess, analyze, and develop recommendations for basic traffic management interventions. Evaluate and prioritize Kandahar City's road sign needs. Assist with the procurement of appropriate road signs and train municipal staff in traffic management best practices. Work with the Kandahar municipality, U.S. military, and other donors. QUALIFICATIONS include: Advanced degree preferred but not required. Experience implementing traffic management activities and international traffic signage standards required. Minimum five years of professional international development experience required. Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity USAID experience preferred. Experience working in Asia, preferably in Afghanistan. Fluent English required. TO APPLY: Please submit electronic submissions of CV and cover letter to TrafficEngineer@chemonics.com by June 15, 2011. No phone calls please. Finalists will be contacted.

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CRISIS, STABILIZATION AND GOVERNANCE OFFICER, USAID AFGHANISTAN

Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. In 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., becoming part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,400 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com. During the last year, USAID has undertaken a nearly unprecedented staffing increase as they added hundreds of new positions to the mission in Afghanistan and around the world. MSI is proud to partner with USAID on this effort, and has been working closely with AID since 2009 to support this massive recruiting effort. USAID and MSI are looking for strong development and technical professionals for positions based in Kabul as well as throughout the regions of Afghanistan. This exciting staffing increase will directly support USAID's mission to promote the rapid transition of Afghanistan to a more stable and productive state, and to promote democracy, rule of law, and sustainable economic and social development that is responsive to the Afghan citizens' needs. These Foreign Service Limited positions offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including substantial uplifts for post differential and danger pay. All positions are unaccompanied and require US Citizenship. The Crisis, Stabilization and Governance Officer will coordinate program development, implementation, and performance monitoring plans within the democracy, governance, and stabilization sector. Contracts are one year to start, renewable up to five years. Salary: $65,413.00- 118,552.00 USD/year. Grade and Series: FS-0301-02/03. Responsibilities: Support direct assistance programs with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan as well as direct assistance to Afghan civil society organizations. Coordinate program development, implementation, and performance monitoring plans with other USAID Offices, with the inter-agency (notably the Departments of State and Defense), other donors, civil society, and the private sector. Participate and assist the development of plans and programs for technical assistance, strategic planning, and other activities within the democracy, governance, and stabilization sector. Develop the concept, design, documentation, and/or management of programs/ projects. Assist in the planning of a broad range of program activities, policies guidelines, and training, including identifying opportunities for integrating development assistance principles; participate in the formation of policies and guidelines, including operationalization of Counter Insurgency (COIN) efforts with a focus on build to transfer. Serve as technical expert on governance, rule of law, elections, and/or civil society issues in assigned location for the Mission. Lead, undertake, and report on assessments of democracy, governance, and stabilization needs to inform funding decisions or modifications to ongoing programs. Monitor and report on implementation, progress, and problems encountered of ongoing programs. Report on democracy, governance, and stabilization issues. Approve annual workplans and program modifications. QUALIFICATIONS: FS-02: Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience of which 6 years are relevant experience in developing countries; OR Master's degree in a relevant major plus 6 years of relevant experience of which 4 years are relevant experience in developing countries. FS-03: Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience of which 4 years are relevant experience in developing countries; OR Master's degree in a relevant major plus 4 years of relevant experience of which 3 years are relevant experience in developing countries. U.S. citizenship required. Candidates must be able to obtain security and medical clearances. Demonstrated professional expertise in international development/ relations, political science, law, public policy/ administration, stabilization and/or conflict resolution. Physical Qualifications: Due to the rugged nature of these positions, all candidates will need to meet minimal physical requirements in order to perform daily responsibilities in Kabul, and most especially in the field. Civilians working in communities are required to wear 30-40 pounds of body armor/ helmet on a daily basis, as well as carry their daypack and water, usually in a backpack weighing an additional 8-10 pounds. All personnel working in the field are required to walk over uneven and rocky terrain over long distances. This includes field patrols of 5 miles or more to meet with local community members; these field patrols typically occur 2-3 times per week. Generally, personnel will be on their feet 5-6 hours per day. Transportation by armored vehicles will be used. Personnel working in the field are required to embark and disembark from such vehicles, which have high clearances and limited individual space to sit and maneuver. Clearances may be up to four feet off the ground, there will be high step rails and/or ladder-type steps, and doorways may be smaller than those of commercial vehicles. Living conditions are austere. At many field posts, bedding consists of canvas cots with mosquito netting. Field environment is challenging. Desert temperatures often reach 100-105 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Personnel will be exposed to intense sunlight for several hours at a time. Also, temperatures at night and can become very cold; field personnel must take precautions against frostbite. At times, field personnel may be required to evacuate quickly from an area under their own power due to security concerns. Additional Afghanistan and Pakistan openings are expected soon. TO APPLY: For full position descriptions and to apply to these openings, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com. Only candidates who have been selected as finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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CRISIS, STABILIZATION AND GOVERNANCE OFFICER KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

MSI is seeking a Crisis, Stabilization and Governance Officer in Kabul. Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. In 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., becoming part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,400 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com. During the last year, USAID has undertaken a nearly unprecedented staffing increase as they added hundreds of new positions to the mission in Afghanistan and around the world. MSI is proud to partner with USAID on this effort, and has been working closely with AID since 2009 to support this massive recruiting effort. USAID and MSI are looking for strong development and technical professionals for positions in Kabul, Afghanistan as well as throughout the regions. This exciting staffing increase will directly support USAID's mission to promote the rapid transition of Afghanistan to a more stable and productive state, and to promote democracy, rule of law, and sustainable economic and social development that is responsive to the Afghan citizens' needs. These positions offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including substantial uplifts for post differential and danger pay. All positions are unaccompanied and require US Citizenship. The Crisis, Stabilization and Governance Officer will coordinate program development, implementation, and performance monitoring plans within the democracy, governance, and stabilization sector. Contracts are one year to start, renewable up to five years. Salary: $65,413.00- 118,552.00 USD/year. Grade and Series: FS-0301-02/03. Responsibilities: Support direct assistance programs with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan as well as direct assistance to Afghan civil society organizations. Coordinate program development, implementation, and performance monitoring plans with other USAID Offices, with the inter-agency (notably the Departments of State and Defense), other donors, civil society, and the private sector. Participate and assist the development of plans and programs for technical assistance, strategic planning, and other activities within the democracy, governance, and stabilization sector. Develop the concept, design, documentation, and/or management of programs/ projects. Assist in the planning of a broad range of program activities, policies guidelines, and training, including identifying opportunities for integrating development assistance principles; participate in the formation of policies and guidelines, including operationalization of Counter Insurgency (COIN) efforts with a focus on build to transfer. Serve as technical expert on governance, rule of law, elections, and/or civil society issues in assigned location for the Mission. Lead, undertake, and report on assessments of democracy, governance, and stabilization needs to inform funding decisions or modifications to ongoing programs. Monitor and report on implementation, progress, and problems encountered of ongoing programs. Report on democracy, governance, and stabilization issues. Approve annual workplans and program modifications. QUALIFICATIONS: FS-02: Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience of which 6 years are relevant experience in developing countries; OR Master's degree in a relevant major plus 6 years of relevant experience of which 4 years are relevant experience in developing countries. FS-03: Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience of which 4 years are relevant experience in developing countries; OR Master's degree in a relevant major plus 4 years of relevant experience of which 3 years are relevant experience in developing countries. U.S. citizenship required. Candidates must be able to obtain security and medical clearances. Demonstrated professional expertise in international development/ relations, political science, law, public policy/ administration, stabilization and/or conflict resolution. TO APPLY: For full position descriptions and to apply to these openings, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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Afghanistan Field Representative

Organization:
    Spirit of America
Location:
    Afghanistan (Helmand/Kandahar)
Website:
    spiritofamerica.net
Compensation:
    Compensation will be based, in large part, on the 2011 Military Pay Scale and related to the candidate's experience

Contact Information:
    Matt Valkovic
Phone:
    310-230-5476
Email:
    julie@spiritofamerica.net

Description:
Spirit of America seeks an exceptional individual with a US military service background (E-6 or higher) to serve as an Afghanistan Field Representative. Our Field Rep will work in close cooperation and coordination with US Marines, Soldiers and US Government civilians and will be responsible for providing rapid humanitarian aid and development assistance for needs identified at the local/village level. This position is part of Spirit of America's Commander Support Program. This is an opportunity to see immediate results from one's work and to directly impact progress on the front lines in Afghanistan. The Field Rep will improve the safety and success of our troops, the well being of the Afghan people and the outcome of the war. The SoA Field Rep must have direct field counterinsurgency experience in Iraq or Afghanistan combined with optimism, patience and a great sense of humor in the face of adversity. The 8-month assignment supporting US Marine and Army units deployed to Regional Commands Southwest, South and East will include 3.5 months in Afghanistan, a 2 week leave, then 3.5 more months in-country, followed by 2 weeks of leave. Multiple Assignments are possible.

Qualification:
SoA's Afghanistan Field Rep will have combat, intelligence, and/or Civil Affairs experience at the Battalion, Company or Platoon level. The Field Rep must also have significant, direct counterinsurgency and/or non-lethal-effects experience at the field level in Afghanistan or Iraq. Experience in, or with, the private sector will be very useful. Program/project management experience for small- to medium-scale projects ($5,000 - $50,000) is also relevant. The Field Rep must instinctively look beyond their own expertise to solve problems, asking “who knows more about this than me” and listening patiently to understand what local Afghans and military personnel know. They must tap into and rely heavily upon local military and civilian know-how. With the help of Spirit of America staff in the US, the Field Rep will look to private-sector expertise in the US to help address local needs. The Field Rep must be good at synthesizing different inputs in determining a course of action. Thus, they must have an outstanding sense of the “art of the possible.” Excellent written and oral communication skills, a strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are required. The Field Rep's personal qualities are as important as his prior experience. They must be friendly, outgoing, natural relationship builders. The Field Rep needs to have exemplary patience and outstanding listening skills. They must understand that personal initiative, optimism, smiling and a good sense of humor are “secret weapons” that they must in abundance. They must combine a keen intellect with genuine humility and understand that “we” is smarter than “me.” “Know-it-alls” need not apply. Neither should those who like to work at a desk. The Field Rep will have very high personal initiative. They will spend the majority of their time interacting with the troops and the Afghan people. Success is measured partly by the number of boots that the Field Rep wears out. The Field Rep must build and maintain highly positive relations with military host units and servicemen and women at all levels. They must take direction from Battalion Commanders regarding where they can/can't go and which projects are not advisable. They need to be able to communicate easily and credibly with all levels of the military chain of command, civilian personnel and journalists. The Field Rep will not only be a representative of Spirit of America but an Ambassador of the goodwill of the American people. They must operate with the highest levels of integrity and cultural sensitivity. The Field Rep must also have a deep understanding and appreciation of Spirit of America's decentralized, non-bureaucratic approach for rapid local progress in Afghanistan.

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