[vox-jobs] Fwd: SAGE Job: IESC/Geekcorps/Bamako

[Ken Herron]

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Subject: 	SAGE Job: IESC/Geekcorps/Bamako, unset
Date: 	Tue, 13 Sep 2005 07:08:16 -0700 (PDT)
From: 	SAGE Jobs Robot <sage-jobs-offered-owner at sage.org>
To: 	sage-jobs-offered at sage.org



A new posting has just appeared on the SAGE Jobs List.

Title: Geekcorps Mali Program Manager
Job Status: Permanent staff
Location: Bamako, unset
Company: IESC/Geekcorps
Country: Mali  Mali
Mali  Mali
SAGE Level: III (Intermediate/Advanced)

Description: The Geekcorps Mali Program Manager is a full-time
        two-year position, based in Bamako, Mali, open to qualified
        candidates of any nationality.  Reporting to the Vice
        President of Field Operations and supported by the Geekcorps
        staff in Washington, DC, this position will be responsible for
        the management and growth of the Geekcorps Mali program.     
        Geekcorps Mali is an established program with staff,
        volunteers, and facilities in Mali.  Its main goal is to bring
        technology solutions to community radio stations in Mali, to
        increase the quality of information they have at their
        disposal, and to encourage sharing of information and programs
        between the radio stations.  Due to its success, Geekcorps
        Mali has an increasing portfolio of projects and partners that
        include SchoolNet, Africare, and the University of Bamako.

Special Requirements: - Technology Leadership: a deep knowledge and
        understanding of information and communication technologies,
        especially Linux programming or administration, connectivity
        (networking, wireless, satellite), and Free and Open Source
        Software   - Project Management: strong project management
        experience managing multiple ICT-based projects and staff,
        familiarity with USAID grants and administration requirements,
        and advanced French verbal and written language skills  -
        Program Development:  previous success in identifying and
        developing winning ICT-based project opportunities and
        proposals for USAID and other external funders

Salary Range: expat level

Company URL: http://www.geekcorps.org
Job Email: jobs at iesc.org