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East Asia (Urgent) - Foundations Person
Darfur, Sudan - Any engineering discipline
Kabul, Afghanistan - Construction Manager or Civil Engineer
Egypt (Cairo) - Director of Fundraising
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East Asia Energy Company - Foundations Person
(Urgent)
(Updated 8/13/08)
Dates:
2-3 weeks in September
Cost:
Airfare & Visa (approx. $1500)
Minimal living expenses. Food, housing and phone bills about $400-$800 a month (depending on apartment or hotel living)
Photo:
Project Site
Contact:
Colin Thorne
email: colin9@colinthorne.com
This partner has an urgent need for a person who has experience with doing foundations and can come out for 2-3 weeks in Sept.
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Darfur, Sudan – any engineering discipline
(Posted 3/13/06)
Scope:
(Note: The name of the organization has been withheld to protect their work in sensitive countries.)
This partner is a charitable organization which conducts development projects and humanitarian ventures. All of its members agree to honor the following principles:
-It is our aim to conduct and to support development projects and humanitarian projects in cooperation with local people in order to create conditions that enable people to lead an independent life in dignity.
-We are committed to holistic work with people. Work is done according to the motto: “Charity is shown through help”.
-We provide long-term help through partnership in cooperation with the directly concerned people. At the end of a project phase our projects are transferred into the hands of well-trained and competent local employees.
-We help to build up things that are significant for the culture and society concerned. Transparency and flexibility are guaranteed through the distinct and efficient projects.
This need is for a project in Khazan Tunjur area, a cluster of villages in North Darfur outside the city of El Fasher. There this organization provides general consultation through a primary health clinic, a women’s health facility, a nutritional/feeding program, and a health education program. Services are provided through biweekly visits made by our mobile clinic from El Fasher to the Khazan Tanzur area.
Need:
1) Team Administrator: located in the capital city of Khartoum, with responsibilities including visitor care, guest house administration, support for long term team members, NGO administrative work (including purchasing and shipping of goods to remote offices, bookkeeping, coordinating staff travel, filing government paperwork including visa applications and other NGO registration paperwork).
2) Project Administrator: located in Khazan Tunur, with responsibilities including: supervising national Office Coordinator and Logistics Assistant and assisting them to do their jobs well, the administration and the day-to day management of the office with assistance of the Office Coordinator, supervising staff particulars including preparation of new contracts, income tax, medical and social insurance, overseeing logistics on site as well as goods which need to be purchased from the capital, and managing the overall accounting system and supervising the book keeping.
3) Medical Coordinator: located in Khazan Tunjur, with responsibilities including:
- Main Responsibilities
To develop, plan, lead, implement, monitor and evaluate the medical programme, in conjunction with the international and national team, local authorities and other relevant actors.
To supervise the medical staff (Doctors, Medical Assistants, nurses, midwives, drug dispensers and registrars) of the Primary Health Care Centre.
- Specific Tasks
To follow the nutritional and medical protocols for OPD in line with Sphere standards, and ensure the team is fully conversant with and trained in the same.
To work in collaboration with the nurses to ensure medical care of quality.
To work as a member of the team, taking in consideration the non-medical problems encountered by the patients (feeding and caring problems, etc.).
Take turns in taking leadership for the field trips as car leader or as field leader (incl. conducting the security protocol).
- Data record and reporting
Monitor the proper usage and consumption of drugs.
Record the morbidity and mortality data. Send weekly reports to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Present reports as needed to donors and partner organizations (UNICEF, United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Ministry of Health, etc.).
- Represent this organization at meetings with donors and partner organizations.
Write up and negotiate the Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) with UNICEF in collaboration with the Country Director.
- Training
Training of medical assistants and nurses on the rational use of drugs in collaboration with the Medical Doctors
Training of the medical assistants on basic treatment prescriptions (theoretical and on the job training) in collaboration with the Medical Doctors.
Training of the nurses and medical assistants about treatment and medical care for malnourished children.
- Organizational tasks
Ensure that medical stocks are properly managed, timely preparation and delivery of all medical orders, for pharmacies in Khartoum as well as from overseas, if needed.
Oversee packing of medical kits before every field trip.
- Required skills
University degree
Management and communication skills
Previous working experience (nutritional knowledge desirable)
Organization, initiative, tidiness and courtesy
Fluent level of English (written and spoken)
Computer skills desirable (Word, Excel and e-mail)
Dates:
6 months minimum commitment starting as soon as possible
Cost:
We would prefer someone who would raise support, but they do have some funds available for travel and living expenses.
Contact:
J. Emanuel Prinz (country director)
This need was brought to our attention through a friend of EMI. If, after reading below, you are interested in this opportunity but would like more information about this partner before contacting them, please email Henry Watts:
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Kabul, Afghanistan – Construction Manager or Civil Engineer
Morning Star Enterprises
(Updated 3/20/07)
Scope:
Morning Star Enterprises (MSENT) is currently working on several construction and engineering related projects with our clients. Primarily they are: road, building, and bridge construction and design.
This Engineer will supervise and manage construction and engineering teams, write proposals, develop and implement strategy for construction projects. Reports directly to general manager of Morning Star Enterprises. Responsibilities include: submitting bid proposals and acquiring contracts, managing construction projects, supervising construction and engineering staff, training national staff in Kabul and Jalalabad offices, developing and implementing project plans, being a liaison with customers and potential clinets, maintaining quality control and timeliness in projects.
* It is not required that you have experience in all areas listed.
Need:
Requesting persons with experience in CONSTRUCTION and ENGINEERING to work with Internationals and Afghan staff in facilitating successful completion of on-going and future projects.
Positions requested:
- Civil/Design Engineer
- Construction Manager
- BS Engineering/ Architecture
- 2-5 years experience
- Knowledge in Proposal Writing
- Good computer skills
- AutoCad Experience preferred
- Ability to adapt and effectively communicate cross culturally.
- Ability to creatively solve construction problems and/or design changes.
- Desire to work in a team and the local staff.
- Non-smoker or drinker.
Dates:
6-12 month commitment or longer, can start at any time.
Cost:
- Compensation will be $2,000/month and should cover:
- Lodging, food and a salary will be provided.
- Minimal living expenses.
- Accommodation is provided at the MSENT Staff House.
- A vehicle for use is available.
Joshua Atkinson
www.msent.org
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Egypt (Cairo) - Director of Fundraising
Faith Village Project
(Posted 6/1/2003)
Scope:
Faith Church, an evangelical church of 1,000 members in Cairo, Egypt is seeking a Director of Fundraising for its Faith Village Project. This is a six-month assignment to help acquire startup funding for the construction of an EMI-designed ministry complex.
Need:
Director of Fundraising- responsible to raise funds for construction of an 80-acre ministry complex near Cairo, Egypt.
Qualifications:
- fundraising experience desirable
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- good organizational and coordination skills
- works well in a team environment
Date:
Six-month commitment, beginning As Soon As Possible. Could be extended to one-year.
Cost:
Airfare (approx. $1500) + minimal living expenses. Free accommodation and food in secure, comfortable church guest house.
Contact:
Steven Saied, Faith Church, Cairo Egypt
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