Here are a couple of very interesting positions for information professionals with a fair amount of experience and knowledge about the regulatory and policy side of information and communication technologies (IT) in developing countries, as well as experience with integrating IT into international development activities. Please feel free to share this with anyone you know who might be interested/qualified. David Wolfe Deputy Director USAID Development Information Services 202 661 5857 These positions are with the Academy for Educational Development which operates the USAID Development Information Services (DIS) under contract to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The Development Information Services (DIS) Project provides a broad spectrum of information services to assist USAID in its mission of promoting economic, social, and political development. Full job descriptions of both of these positions are (or will be shortly) available by following the link from "Employment" to "Current Openings" & "Grade 7" at www.aed.org Position #1 Information Technology Synthesis Specialist The purpose of the IT Synthesis Specialist position, which will support the USAID Human Capacity Development Center of the Global Bureau, is to collaborate with USAID staff and development partners to establish a sustainable system for answering questions about USAID's use of Information Technology (IT) and to assist in synthesizing and disseminating the answers. Strong understanding of the use of IT, including applications of the Internet and related technologies; familiar with the mandates and roles of the various organizations prominent in this field, as well as policy and technical issues that affect the use of IT in developing countries; U.S. citizenship required; Master's Degree in a field related to IT in development, such as International Development, Educational Technology, Communication, Telecommunications; min 3 years of experience related to international development, project, program, or activity management, and knowledge relating to using Internet technology for development; demonstrated writing and editing skills; exp w/knowledge sharing; excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently. Interested candidates send resume with cover letter and reference position #KV1135 to: AED/HR, 1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009, fax 202-884-8413. Full job desc www.aed.org $50,000+ depending on exp & educ AA/EOE/M/F/D/V Position #2 Information Technology Coordinator/Latin America & Caribbean Region Strong understanding of the Internet and broadband applications for development goals, including wireless access technologies. Knowledge of the telecommunications and Internet regulatory and policy issues that must be considered when developing any IT-based program technologies; familiar with the mandates and roles of the various organizations prominent in this field, as well as policy, regulatory and technical issues that affect the use of telecommunications, Internet and other IT applications in each Latin American & Caribbean countries; U.S. citizenship required; Master's Degree in a field related to IT in development, such as International Development, Educational Technology, Communication, Telecommunications; min 3 years of experience, including project management experience, related to international Internet, telecommunications and development policy and regulatory issues; demonstrated writing and communication skills; exp with knowledge sharing; excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills; experience with international development organizations and knowledge of the organization/operation of USAID; Spanish fluency is required. Interested candidates should forward resume, cover letter and reference position #KV1133 to: AED/HR, 1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009, fax (202) 884-8413, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Full job desc www.aed.org $50,000+ depending on exp & educ AA/EOE/M/F/D/V ------------ ***GKD is an initiative of the Global Knowledge Partnership*** To post a message, send it to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. In the 1st line of the message type: subscribe gkd OR type: unsubscribe gkd Archives of previous GKD messages can be found at: <http://www.globalknowledge.org>
