From: Advocintern2 <Advocintern2@...>
Subject: Help us collect RPCV climate testimonies for October Day of Action
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 1:56 PM

Dear NTPCA ,

 

We are seeking your participation in the collection of RPCV testimonies on the importance of taking action on climate change.

 

Our goal is to collect at least 350 testimonies in advance of the October 24^th International Day of Climate Action! 

 

This action won’t take long, and will allow us to add the collective voice of the Peace Corps community to events and activities on October 24^th and beyond!

 

Please follow this link for more information about how to help us out with this project.  And, please pass this information along to other interested RPCVs (or PCVs) you know.

 

Thank you so much!

 

 

 

Ashleigh Reibach

Advocacy Intern
National Peace Corps Association
1900 L Street NW,  Suite 404
Washington, DC 20036

advocintern2@...

 

From the Austin RPCV group

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To: hotpca@yahoogroups.com
From: loreldonaghey@...
Date: Sun, 4 Oct 2009 20:00:36 -0500
Subject: [HOTPCA] FW: 90 USAID Openings in Afghanistan

 

This seems to be a likely opportunity for anyone wanting to break into international development overseas work.  MSI is a great group to work for – one of my favorite clients.  Working for them would definitely open other doors.  Just wanted to send it out there in case anyone is interested.  

Lorel


Dear Colleagues,
 
MSI began an exciting project this week.  USAID is dramatically enlarging their presence in Afghanistan, and has asked MSI to help by hiring 90 FSLs (Foreign Service Limited) by early November.
 
The positions cover a wide variety of general and technical skill sets, including General Development Officers, Contracts Officers and specialists in Agriculture, Engineering, Communications, Health, Education and Economic Growth.  These new employees 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.
 
All postings will have a 1 year contract (renewable for up to 5 years), and a competitive benefits package including post differential and danger pay.  
 
Since you have already registered with MSI’s database, you do not need to complete a new application to express interest in these new openings.  Simply login using this e-mail address and your password, confirm that your profile and CV are up to date, and click “Add to my jobs.”  We are already reviewing applications and will reach out to finalists shortly.
 
For more information on the project and to express interest in the openings, please click the link below:
 
http://tbe.taleo. net/NA8/ats/ careers/requisit ion.jsp?org= MSI&cws=2&rid=1035 <http://tbe.taleo. net/NA8/ats/ careers/requisit ion.jsp?org= MSI&amp;cws=2&amp;rid=1035>
 
Please also feel free to send this to colleagues who may be interested.  This is an exciting time to be a part of USAID, and an exciting time to work in Afghanistan. We’re looking forward to working closely with USAID on this effort, and glad to have this opportunity to send so many of you to the field!
 
Best wishes,
 
Dawn Johnson
Director of Recruitment
Management Systems International
 
 

90 USAID Jobs in Afghanistan

USAID plans to deploy 90 Foreign Service Limited officers to Afghanistan by the end of 2009, and is looking for strong development and technical professionals for positions throughout the country.  Candidates must be identified by early November and will undergo up to 6 weeks of training before deployment to Afghanistan.



This exciting and nearly unprecedented 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.  



Positions/Technical Areas Include:


·        Agriculture

·        Education

·        Private Sector Development

·        Education

·        Health

·        Roads and Buildings

·        Energy and Water

·        Alternative Livelihoods

·        Civil Engineers

·        Communications Officers

·        Cost and Pricing Specialists

·        Field Program Officers

·        Infrastructure Advisors

·        Property Administrators

·        Water Resources/Urban Water

·        General Development Officers

·        Direct Budget Assistance

·        Land Market Reform

·        Trade and Customs

·        Civil-Military Liaisons

·        Security and Safety

·        Acquisitions Officers

·        Contracting Officers

·        Transportation Sector Specialists   



              Responsibilities may include:       

·        Executing specific duties/responsibili ties in relation to each of the USAID national programs taking place in AOR (Area Of Responsibility) . Responsibilities may include mapping, reporting, monitoring, and/or advising.

·        Orientation and training of new field staff, maintaining regular contact with individual field staff and travel to manage and support their activities.
·        Working with USAID management and technical offices to modify current programs or design new projects to be nested within national programs through the Local and Community Development (LGCD) Program.

·        Work with military and other civilian elements of the PRT and LGCD implementing partner in his/her AOR to identify, nominate and provide day-to-day management of projects.

·        Participating in operational and resource allocation decisions.
·        Establishing and maintaining contacts with representatives of local government and local communities as well as ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) military units, UN offices, NGOs, USAID institutional contractors and grantees, and other USG agencies.

Qualifications:
·        Prior field-based international development experience, ideally 4+ years; prior conflict zone experience strongly preferred
·        BA +8 years work experience, or MA +6, PhD +5
·        Prior experience on USAID funded programs and/or within USAID
·        Knowledge of Pashto or Dari is advantageous.
·        US Citizenship required.
·        Current/Active Security clearance desirable.
 
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
 

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide. com <http://www.msiworld wide.com/> .

 
Jennifer Roe
Project Management Intern
Management Systems International
Washington, DC USA
(Office) +1 202 484 7170 228
www.msiworldwide. com <http://www.msiworld wide.com/>
A Subsidiary of Coffey International, Ltd.  coffey.com <http://www.coffey. com/>

Dear Fellow RPCVs,

Our names are Megan Grann, Jordan Steiner and Carly Loehrke. We served as TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) volunteers in Benin, 2007-2009. In March 2009, Kate Puzey, a fellow TEFL volunteer, was tragically murdered in her village of service. Kate was an exemplary volunteer, a true beacon of positivity and advocate for justice. Throughout her service, she was actively involved in projects that benefited youth and women, in particular young girls. In Kate’s honor, we have started the Kate Puzey Girls’ Camp Commemorative Fund.

Kate was involved in the organization and implementation of several girls’ camps during her time in Benin. Girls’ camps are a popular way for volunteers in Benin, in conjunction with host country nationals, to promote the empowerment of Beninese girls. Sessions often include encouraging girls in school, health, women and children’s rights, HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention, and other issues specific to Beninese life and society. These camps give girls an opportunity to share, learn and play in a safe environment.

Our fund works in cooperation with SIN-DO, a Beninese NGO dedicated to promoting and protecting women and girls, to financially support girls’ camps with grants of up to approximately $200. Last year, 179 girls participated in four camps across the country. Our hope is that with this fund, more girls each year will have the opportunity to attend a camp.

As RPCVs, you know the challenges of empowering youth, young girls in particular. But you also know the rewards - seeing previously shy girls blossom into leaders. Your contribution to the Kate Puzey Girls’ Camp Commemorative Fund will help a new generation of Volunteers and young women to reap those rewards while honoring Kate and her dedication to service and to a brighter future.

Contributions can be made online through the Benin Country Fund. The process to donate follows:

1.   Go to www.peacecorps.gov

2.   Click on “Donations”

3.   Click on “View all Country Funds”

4.   Click on “Benin Country Fund”

5.   Click on “Donate”

6.   Please make your contribution. In the comments section it is IMPERATIVE to specify “Kate Puzey Girls’ Camp Commemorative Fund” in order for your donation to be routed to the appropriate account.

The donation process is anonymous. However, if you’d like, you can email us at katepuzeyfund@... after you’ve donated and we will send an annual report once the camps have finished.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask! Thank you very much for your support.

Sincerely,

Megan Grann (Dallas, TX and NYC areas)

Jordan Steiner (San Francisco, CA and NYC areas)

Carly Loehrke (Chicago, IL area)