General Information
Date posted:
19 March 2009
Application instructions
Organization(s):
The Asia Foundation
Country/Region:
United States
Contract Length:
Full-time staff position
Apply by:
31 March 2009
Description
Representative, Cambodia
The Country Representative is the senior most Foundation employee in Cambodia and accountable for all Foundation programs, operations and external relations in accordance with Foundation strategies and policy guidelines. The Representative provides overall leadership and is responsible for managing all aspects of the Foundation's work in Cambodia, including security, administration, fiscal management, and grant management; the direction, supervision, and evaluation of employees; fundraising and the diversification of donor support; the design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of program activities. The Representative represents The Asia Foundation with host government, donors, partner agencies, diplomatic missions, national and international institutions, and the media.
Requirements:
A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible professional experience, or the equivalent, in international development or foreign affairs in Asia with private, public, bi-lateral or multi-lateral development institutions and non-profit organizations; proven track record of program development and fundraising from diverse public and private sources; experience in proposal and report writing, financial and grants management and budget control, strategic planning, fundraising and managing international donor-funded projects; close familiarity with current donor mechanisms, the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness, and the Millennium Development Goals, a masters degree or doctorate in a relevant field. Also required are strong team building, representational and diplomacy skills, demonstrated management skills and experience with supervision of multi-disciplinary teams; strong analytical and problem solving skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking experience; proven interpersonal and intercultural skills. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of and professional experience in Cambodia, Language proficiency in Khmer, background or technical proficiency in one or more of the following fields: political science, law, social sciences, public policy, public administration, international relations, women's education/development, economics, foreign affairs and Asian Studies.
We offer excellent benefits and salary commensurate with experience. Please submit your application directly by visiting our website at www.asiafoundation.org/about/employment and selecting "Permanent Employment."
We will only consider applicants who provide a cover letter including salary requirements along with their resume, limit their resumes to a maximum of three pages, and submit their application prior to the deadline.
The application deadline is 31 March, 2009. The Asia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V. No phone calls, please.
Friday, March 20, 2009
The Secret to a Successful Job Search
I've been inundated lately with clients who have been laid off or terminated due to economic reasons. Several hiring managers I’ve talked to have said that for every open position, there are literally hundreds of applicants. The jobs that do exist are simply being flooded.
The interesting thing I’ve noted is that there are now a lot of people suddenly without employment who haven’t ever conducted a job search before or haven’t had to do so in a long time. A common refrain I hear is a bewildered, “Where do I start?” So exactly what is the secret to a successful job search, given these market conditions?
The key is laser-precise targeting.Successful job searches begin with a three-legged stool approach:
Polished résumé + targeted job search + network, network, network = successful search.
You can have one or two of these components, but your stool won’t be on solid ground and steady. Something is definitely missing. Each ‘leg’ of this framework is geared to compliment and solidify support of the other legs.
Polished résumé.
Job seekers nowadays have to be relentless and fearless. Take the time to figure out where you should best spend your job search energies. Is it the field that you have the most expertise in? Or is it a new direction where you can leverage your skills sets? Whichever direction you choose, you have to be focused. No “one size fits all” résumé will do. Additionally, take the time to polish your résumé – either utilize web resources, check out a ‘how to’ book from the library, or hire a professional résumé writer to make sure your achievements and value proposition stand out to prospective employers.
Targeted job search.
Just as you have focused your résumé into a specific area, this is where you match that document up to the jobs that fit that description. If you have multiple talents (and most people do), you might create several different versions of your résumé targeting different fields to reflect that varied background. But, the important thing is that you need to match apples to apples. You can’t be a teacher and suddenly apply for a pharmacy technician position utilizing your teaching background-it simply doesn’t translate. Understanding your target market for your focused résumé is critical!
Networking.
Here’s a startling statistic: 70%. This is the percentage of people who find jobs through networking. What does that say to you? It should tell you that you need to get out of the house and start talking to people.
Here’s a quick list of ideas to get the ball rolling:
1. Volunteer – you can meet people, contribute to a cause and feel good. It’s a win-win situation.
2. Trade association events – volunteer to help out with registration for a related industry conference- you’ll be meeting everyone at the registration counter.
3. Networking events/luncheons – mingling at these events can open doors.
4. Job support groups – find out and leverage existing contacts from others in your same situation- most job seekers are willing to share their Rolodexes in exchange for the same favor.
5. Classes – you can meet other people and even find out about job leads.
6. Online business networking- LinkedIn.com is just one great resource to find out who your contacts know to connect to people and jobs.
7. Informational interviews – these can be set up through someone you know or else you can try the ‘cold-call’ route. Remember: You are trying to get information, not a job. Informational interviews can be incredibly insightful, and if you handle it well send a thank you note afterwards), you might just also gain an internal advocate for you at that company!
Looking for a job is a full-time job, and again, in this marketplace, you will only be successful if you focus your effort on the three-pronged approach, and be relentless and fearless. Instead of marketing someone else’s product, you are now marketing your own commodity: YOU.
The interesting thing I’ve noted is that there are now a lot of people suddenly without employment who haven’t ever conducted a job search before or haven’t had to do so in a long time. A common refrain I hear is a bewildered, “Where do I start?” So exactly what is the secret to a successful job search, given these market conditions?
The key is laser-precise targeting.Successful job searches begin with a three-legged stool approach:
Polished résumé + targeted job search + network, network, network = successful search.
You can have one or two of these components, but your stool won’t be on solid ground and steady. Something is definitely missing. Each ‘leg’ of this framework is geared to compliment and solidify support of the other legs.
Polished résumé.
Job seekers nowadays have to be relentless and fearless. Take the time to figure out where you should best spend your job search energies. Is it the field that you have the most expertise in? Or is it a new direction where you can leverage your skills sets? Whichever direction you choose, you have to be focused. No “one size fits all” résumé will do. Additionally, take the time to polish your résumé – either utilize web resources, check out a ‘how to’ book from the library, or hire a professional résumé writer to make sure your achievements and value proposition stand out to prospective employers.
Targeted job search.
Just as you have focused your résumé into a specific area, this is where you match that document up to the jobs that fit that description. If you have multiple talents (and most people do), you might create several different versions of your résumé targeting different fields to reflect that varied background. But, the important thing is that you need to match apples to apples. You can’t be a teacher and suddenly apply for a pharmacy technician position utilizing your teaching background-it simply doesn’t translate. Understanding your target market for your focused résumé is critical!
Networking.
Here’s a startling statistic: 70%. This is the percentage of people who find jobs through networking. What does that say to you? It should tell you that you need to get out of the house and start talking to people.
Here’s a quick list of ideas to get the ball rolling:
1. Volunteer – you can meet people, contribute to a cause and feel good. It’s a win-win situation.
2. Trade association events – volunteer to help out with registration for a related industry conference- you’ll be meeting everyone at the registration counter.
3. Networking events/luncheons – mingling at these events can open doors.
4. Job support groups – find out and leverage existing contacts from others in your same situation- most job seekers are willing to share their Rolodexes in exchange for the same favor.
5. Classes – you can meet other people and even find out about job leads.
6. Online business networking- LinkedIn.com is just one great resource to find out who your contacts know to connect to people and jobs.
7. Informational interviews – these can be set up through someone you know or else you can try the ‘cold-call’ route. Remember: You are trying to get information, not a job. Informational interviews can be incredibly insightful, and if you handle it well send a thank you note afterwards), you might just also gain an internal advocate for you at that company!
Looking for a job is a full-time job, and again, in this marketplace, you will only be successful if you focus your effort on the three-pronged approach, and be relentless and fearless. Instead of marketing someone else’s product, you are now marketing your own commodity: YOU.
Haiti: Production & Product Transformation Specialist
Jatropha Production and Product Transformation Specialist
General Information
Date posted:
19 March 2009
Application instructions
Organization(s):
DAI : http://www.dai.com/
Country/Region:
Haiti
Contract Length:
Short-term consulting assignment
Apply by:
31 March 2009
Reference No:
Nature03_19_09
Description
General Information
Date posted:
19 March 2009
Application instructions
Organization(s):
DAI : http://www.dai.com/
Country/Region:
Haiti
Contract Length:
Short-term consulting assignment
Apply by:
31 March 2009
Reference No:
Nature03_19_09
Description
- DAI seeks professional consulting services on a short-term basis in regards to the following:
Jatropha Production and Product Transformation Specialist - Haiti: Consultant(s) will be required to work as part of an analytical team with other international donor-funded experts investigating the existing and potential jatropha production systems, jatropha post-harvest processing, especially of cake for feed and of oils for biofuels, and the market for jatropha seed and products, as well as a review of existing processing capacity for internal or export markets.
Requirements: - Demonstrated previous experience in working in jatropha and the biofuels industry in a developing country context.
- Knowledge of international markets and processing technologies relative to jatropha is essential.
- Work will be performed in Haiti and both international and in-country travel is required.
The reporting environment is English but a fluency in French and/or Haitian Creole is required.
Qualified individuals or firms are invited to apply.
Closing Date: March 31, 2009
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