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2012 Annual Conference and the 1st African SPM Conference
from 24/09/2012 to 29/09/2012
Kampala (Uganda)
The Africa Microfinance Network (AFMIN) will organize its 11th Annual Conference
and the 1st African SPM Conference in Kampala, Uganda, from September 24th to 29th, 2012
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Technical Advisor - Learning, Impact and Communica
Posted : February 2, 2012 - Expires : February 6, 2012Job Description :
About the Organization:
CARE is one of the world's largest private international humanitarian organizations, committed to helping families in poor communities improve their lives and achieve lasting victories over poverty. The mission is to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world. Drawing strength from the global diversity, resources and experience, CARE promote innovative solutions and are advocates for global responsibility.
Background
Care has launched pathways program in November 2011 which will initially operate in six countries: Bangladesh, India, Malawi, Tanzania, Mali and Ghana. It is CARE's intent to grow Pathways as a programming platform for CARE's work related to women's empowerment, agriculture and food and livelihoods justice globally. In support of that vision and a focus on increased forward and backward accountability the program incorporates a robust learning, communication and scaling agenda that will be intensively supported by the TA learning, impact and communication.
About the Job:
CARE is seeking for Technical Advisor - Learning, Impact and Communication to spend the majority of her/his time supporting the pathways program, which seeks to empower poor women smallholder farmers and to increase their productivity in more equitable agricultural systems at scale. In this role, s/he will work with the senior technical advisor, learning and impact, the pathways program coordinator and other key internal and external stakeholders to ensure this multi country program is able to effectively measure, understand and learn from the impact of Pathways at both the country and global levels.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Support pathways program learning and measurement plan;
- Lead the design and implementation of the pathways internal communications plan and support the pathways external communication plan;
- Support EDU and food and livelihoods justice team knowledge management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in International Development in the field of Economics, Business Administration, Agribusiness Development, Women's / Gender Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, or a related (Master degree preferred);
- Strong academic background in quantitative and/or qualitative methods and evaluation;
- At least 3 to 5 years experience in international economic development or related field;
- Experience of gender analysis and application in research and impact assessment;
- Training design and implementation experience for adult learns;
- Demonstrated capacity to utilize and support others in utilizing a range of learning tools and approaches, both virtual and in person;
- Demonstrated ability to apply quantitative and/or qualitative research methods;
- Overseas work experience;
- Demonstrated ability to design and execute impact assessments, M&E and research plan either directly in economic and agriculture sector or any development related sector (food security, health, education, etc.);
- Experience in developing and implementing communication and dissemination strategies and publications;
- Excellent verbal and written English skills, particularly communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences including conducting training events for adults and professional;
- French language proficiency desired, knowledge of a language beyond French (Spanish, Portuguese, Swahili, Arabic)will be preferred;
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet software, and data processing;
- Some technical expertise in value chain development;
- Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and operationalize program strategies;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working with various types of stakeholders, including academics and other development organizations.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply online at
CARE
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Atlanta
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