IRD - Consultants

International Relief and Development, (IRD) Inc., is a non-profit organization specializing in international development and humanitarian assistance in over 20 countries. IRD works with a wide range of partners to design and implement, and provide technical assistance in the areas of economic development, democratic governance and community development, health, sustainable agriculture and relief.
IRD Indonesia is currently renewing its consultant roster and is seeking Indonesian and International consultants interested in short-term assignments to perform needs assessments, design programs and develop concept papers and competitive proposals. Individuals should be able to demonstrate experience designing and securing funding for successful programs in community development, economic development, infrastructure, democracy and governance, health, and education.

Requirements:
• Willingness to spend several weeks traveling throughout Indonesia conducting research, assessing local partners, collaborating on design models, etc.;
• Possess a university degree or higher in topics pertinent to IRD programmatic foci, (see above);
• Have a minimum of 5 years field experience and familiar with program design including log frames and budgeting;
• Experience negotiating agreements with local and international partners as required;
• Fluency in English and able to produce analytical/ technical reports and proposals in English;
• Ability to analyze and synthesize a variety of material in a fact-paced environment;
• Possess high-level skills in MS Word and Excel;
• Be prepared to submit writing sample; and
• Experience with USAID-funded programs preferred.

Applicants meeting required qualifications are invited to submit cover letter, CV, salary history, and 3 references in English to imeldas@ird.or.id. Insert position title in email subject line. Applications must be submitted in English by August 15, 2008.

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