Logistic Coordination of Events Consultant - DTC, Washington Vacancy at The Knowledge and Learning in Washington,USA

Post:Logistic Coordination of Events Consultant - DTC, Washington 
Organization:The Knowledge and Learning
Location:Washington DC,USA
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Background
The Knowledge and Learning Strategy and the combined demand of international initiatives and departmental plans for Knowledge and Learning (KNL) of the organizational units of the Bank, provided the platform for the development and implementation of a program of global organization for KNL and serve as a parameter for the allocation of resources, managed by KNL's' budget, and staff time.

In order to ensure the quality, timeliness and cost effectiveness of the activities of Knowledge and Learning (KNL), KNL has established the Shared Support Services Team (SSST), integrated of highly qualified professionals with the goal of providing common support services to organizational units, the national and regional clients for the implementation of KNL plans and institutional priorities.

The logistic services, as part of SSST, assist creating the material conditions of KNL& classroom events adapted to the design and needs of the departments, both at Headquarters as well as the Country Offices and contributing experience in event management and business knowledge, timing and the Bank's organizational structure to guarantee optimal conditions for delivering products and/or services of high quality at low cost.

Objectives
    Provide logistical support in events preparation and execution and on all other activities related to the execution of KNL events, as well as general administrative support in other areas.
    Contribute towards the strengthening and / or implementation of processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness of internal processes related to events management activities.

Schedule of Payments: DTC- Monthly

Coordination: The consultant will be assigned to KNL/KNL

Characteristics of the Consultancy

Consultancy Category & Modality: DTC / Monthly

    Contract duration: 24 months
    Place(s) of work: BID - Headquarters, Washington DC

Qualifications

Education

•     Science degree in administration, accounting, economics, public relations, communications or any discipline alike.
•     Events management certification is required.
•     2 or more years of experience in event preparation and/or coordination.

Languages

•     English (Required)
•     Español (Required)
•     Português (Desirable)

Skills

•     Self-motivate and strong team work player with strong interpersonal skills;
•     Ability to effectively work under pressure;
•     Strong organizational skills
•     Exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information
•     Fast learner and crisis management skills
•     Exercise good decision-making
•     Flexibility with work schedule
•     Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Especially Word, Excel, & PowerPoint);
•     Advanced Internet abilities;
•     Become proficient in the use of Bank applications such as KNL System, Concur, IDBDocs, among others
•     Payment and Conditions of Employment:

If the work will be carried out at Bank headquarters in Washington D.C. Remuneration will be determined in accordance with Bank regulations and criteria. The Bank will additionally contribute toward travel and moving expenses, if applicable. If a candidate is not a citizen or resident of the United States, the Bank will apply for a G-IV visa from the consulate of the United States in the candidate's country of origin

If a candidate cannot obtain a visa to work at the IDB the contractual offer will be rescinded. Individuals with relatives working for the IDB within and including the fourth degree of consanguinity and the second degree of affinity are not eligible. This includes staff members and consultants. Candidates must be citizens of a member country of the Inter-American Development Bank.

Primary Location: HQ-US-Washington DC

Closing Date: Ongoing
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Account Executive Vacancy at World Vision in Federal Way,Washington,USA

Post: Account Executive
Organization:World Vision
 Location :  Federal Way, Washington, United States
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Tracking Code
    4101
Job Description

        Now do something extraordinary...
      You're recognized for your account executive skills that have boosted your organization's success and shareholder satisfaction.  But are you satisfied?  Imagine using your ability to manage relationships and projects within creative teams and internal marketing clients to build a better world for children- transforming today's world, where a child dies every seven seconds from causes related to poverty.  Now that's doing something extraordinary.    World Vision's in-house creative team is seeking an experienced, organized and self-motivated Account Executive to interact with clients on a daily basis and to manage print, video and internet projects from start to finish for World Vision US internal clients.   This is an exciting opportunity to join a team who is passionate about using their creative talents to impact the lives of children.  This role requires a blend of project management & attention-to-detail with strong relational, collaboration and strategic skills--motivated by delivering excellent results.

        If you were working for us, here are some of the things you would have done last week:

           Partnered with internal clients, consulting on strategies and project needs for an upcoming campaign.
        Collaborated with creative team members to ensure projects are on track and on budget.
        Prepared various creative briefs for upcoming projects.
        Utilized your relational, negotiation and persuasive skills to move forward a project..
        Participated in daily devotions and attended an awesome chapel.

    In this role you will be responsible to:

        Help carry out our Christian organization’s mission, vision, and strategies. Personify the ministry of World Vision by witnessing to Christ and ministering to others through life, deed, word and sign.
        Keep Christ central in our individual and corporate lives. Attend and participate in the leadership of devotions, weekly Chapel services, and regular prayer.

       Client Relationship Management:

            Determine project needs up-front and schedule and lead client meetings accordingly.

•         Evaluate and approve creative content recommendations prior to release to the client, ensuring consistency with World Vision's culture and appropriate representation of business client needs.
•         Ensure that all of the integrated elements/disciplines of the internal agency are brought together on time and are consistent with clients' objectives.
•         Look for ways to build strategies and enhanced partnerships with clients.
•         Anticipate problems/opportunities of client marketing plans and revenue and help to determine strategic and creative solutions.
•         Create collaborative and productive alliances with clients' other partners.

                   Project Management:

•         Manage project flow through the entire process, working closely with internal traffic, design teams, and outside consultants.
•         Proactively identify new ways to build business and reduce organizational costs.
•         Enhance effectiveness and efficiency of account services function with a goal of exceeding clients' needs and expectations.
•         Build strong relationships with all clients and proactively learn about products and programs.
•         Follow through on contractual agreements, ensuring that the interests of assigned program, project, division and WVUS as a whole are met.
•         Effectively analyze and interpret research and evaluate testing results.
•         Manage agency/client budgets and billing process accurately and timely.
•     

Required Experience

•         Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in advertising, marketing or a related field or equivalent work experience required (eight years).
•         Work experience including agency account management and/or a mix of client side marketing and agency account work experience in a general market advertising agency or music and/or entertainment business; 5-8 years.
•         Must have process knowledge in each area of the business including, broadcast; print production, media, public relations, and finance.

•     Prefer a candidate with the following experience:        Previous work experience in an advertising agency or in-house creative group.
•         Strong attention to detail and project management skills.
•         Advanced communication, negotiation and relational skills.
•         Experience in digital/web marketing a plus.

Job Location
    Federal Way, Washington, United States
Position Type
    Full-Time/Regular

Working Environment / Conditions
Standard office environment. Some travel may be required. (For positions within Artist Associates, extensive travel will be required at times.)
How to Apply
https://worldvision.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=285858&company_id=15719&version=1&source=ONLINE&jobOwner=978359&aid=1#

Programs Intern Vacancy at Truelift in Washington DC,United States of America

Post:Programs Intern
Organization:Truelift
Location:Washington DC,United States
Opportunity Type: Internship
 About the Organization:
Truelift is a global initiative to renew focus on the pro-poor objective of microfinance. It is administratively housed at the Microcredit Summit Campaign in Washington DC. It provides a framework, learning environment, and recognition, advocates for a pro-poor agenda in microfinance, and focuses a lens of poverty on other initiatives. It also aligns profitability with the social inclusion of people living in poverty and simplifies and works within existing frameworks to remain manageable and efficient.

About the Job:
Truelift is seeking an unpaid Programs Intern. S/he will perform a variety of tasks to support program related activities of the initiative, including research and tracking for development activities and organization's assessments, coordination of meetings and events, and work on special projects as needed. S/he will support the senior program associate and the director of the Microcredit Summit Campaign who are both Chicago-based, as well as the organization's director who is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. This position is based in Chicago.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

•     Research poverty-focused microfinance practitioners, researchers, and academics, as well as microfinance initiatives focused on microfinance monitoring and evaluation;
•     Track and report on research to organization's staff;
•     Identify and assist with special projects as needed;
•     Support conference call coordination for the organization's steering and technical committees, as well as the coordination of community of practice events.

Qualifications:

•     Undergraduate junior or senior or Graduate student;
•     Excellent research skills and ability to track and report findings;
•     Knowledge of microfinance industry actors and initiatives highly desirable;
•     Fluency in spoken and written English required. P proficiency in multiple languages a plus (Spanish, French, Arabic, Russian);
•     Start-up experience a plus.

             
Posted: 13 Aug 2013
Closing Date: 01 Oct 2013

How to Apply:
http://www.microfinancegateway.org/p/site/m//template.rc/1.11.192532

Program Support Internship Vacancy at Microcredit Summit Campaign in Washingotn DC,USA

Post:Program Support Internship
Organization:Microcredit Summit Campaign
Washington DC,United States
Opportunity Type: Internship
 About the Organization:

The Microcredit Summit Campaign is a global anti-poverty campaign pursuing two goals: 1) to reach and empower 175 million of the world’s poorest families with microfinance, and 2) to help 100 million families lift themselves out of severe poverty. The Campaign is currently seeking a highly motivated, skilled intern to support our program work in support of these two goals.

About the Job:
The program intern will provide crucial support to a broad range of Campaign activities and be exposed to the daily work of a fast-paced NGO with a global network of allies and partners. The intern will learn the importance of timely and impactful advocacy, the ability to interweave coinciding project initiatives, and the vital role of coalition-building in pursuit of common goals.

The program intern will work closely with program managers for the main campaign projects and will have an opportunity to contribute substantively to the 2013 Summit, the 100 Million Project and the Health and Microfinance Alliance. The intern will also have the opportunity to attend various microfinance and international development events in the DC area during the internship. Please visit the Campaign's website, www.microcreditsummit.org, for additional details.

Tasks and Responsibilities:
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

•     Researching and helping to develop the 100 Million Project’s (our program focused on Goal 2) global learning agenda
•     Researching and drafting the Health and Microfinance Alliance’s annual newsletter
•     Supporting planning and marketing for our 2013 Summit
•     Assisting with outreach to microfinance networks and microfinance institutions around the world to collect data and increase coverage of the release of our 2014 State of the Campaign Report
•     Conducting prospect research to identify funding leads for various Campaign programs
•     Assist in translation
•     Other tasks as assigned by Program Managers

Qualifications:

•     Candidates must be able to commit a minimum of 32 hours per week for a minimum of four months.  Preference will be given to those who can commit to 40 hours per week and six months.
•     Proficient spoken and written English and Spanish/French required.
•     Candidates should be highly motivated self-starters with a passion for international development, and particularly for reaching and empowering the very poor.
•     Candidates do NOT have to currently be enrolled in an academic program.

            
Posted: 09 Aug 2013
Closing Date: 30 Aug 2013

How to Apply:
http://www.microfinancegateway.org/p/site/m//template.rc/1.11.192451