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Thursday, January 16, 2014
Organization: GRM International
Country; Australia
City: Brisbane, Australia
Office: GRM Brisbane
Development Analyst – based in Brisbane
Career opportunity in international development
Data mining & consultancy
Pivotal to our future growth
GRM International, Futures Group and Effective Development Group comprise the GRM Futures Group of global development solutions providers, which have a joint focus on partnering with institutions, governments, and businesses worldwide to improve people's lives. Our group's continued success is based on insight drawn from our combined decades of experience managing successful development projects worldwide, tenacity with an unwavering focus on results, and partnerships with people and institutions who are critical for sustainable change.
Our continued growth has created an outstanding career opportunity for a Development Analyst in Brisbane, Australia.
Purpose of Position
The job holder is expected to support and assist the EDG Economist in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation and research activities to further the mission and achieve the organizational goals of the Effective Development Group (EDG).
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Primary responsibilities will revolve around research & consultancy initiatives focussed on aid effectiveness and effective development assurance.
Support and undertake internal and primary research assignments for EDG/GRM/Futures, including operational research into all business practices and publish findings;
Work with EDG Economist to map effectiveness indicators in relation to the Millennium development goals, the post 2015 development agenda as well as key donor strategic goals;
Support and write technical papers and guidance notes on key thematic areas;
Conduct and participate in internal consultancy assignments undertaken by EDG.
Assist in developing standardised methodologies and tools in the areas of planning, monitoring and evaluation for development interventions with an aim to publish findings;
Support planning, monitoring and evaluation activities on GRM/Futures and EDG contracts;
Assist in conceptualizing and writing programme and evaluation designs and methodologies to support the business development process;
Participates on bids as an adviser as selected and accepted by the client.
Undertake Development audits;
Assist in organising EDG Conferences, workshops and seminars;
Coordinate and act as secretariat for the EDI Technical Working Group (TWG.)
Minimum education and experience required
Relevant bachelor's degree; master's degree (preferred)
Total minimum of 3 years relevant work experience on development projects
Knowledge and experience of M&E
Excellent research, analytical and writing skills
Ability to conceptualize and write a bid proposal or project report
Sound business development and Client Relationship Management skills
Financial acumen and the ability to interpret and analyse financial reports
This role is suited for candidates based in Brisbane and will not attract mobilisation/relocation assistance. Applicants must have eligibility to work and live in Australia.
How to Apply
Interested? Please submit your CV through the GRM International Careers Page ( http://www.grminternational.com/jobs). Please email joshua.best@grminternational.com for any inquiries regarding this opportunity.
Notification : In October 2011 GRM International and the Futures Group merged to become a major global force in development with approximately 90 current projects operating in more than 60 countries, and $225 million in revenue. The combined group has a multi sectoral focus, more diverse technical offerings and a wider geographic reach. We aim to be a world leader in everything we do whilst meeting the highest professional and ethical standards. By exceeding our clients' expectations and creating value for them, we will create value for our shareholders and employees. To achieve this, we need consistent and sustainable growth.
Apply From here: http://grminternational.force.com/Careers/ts2__JobDetails?jobId=a0I9000000BdcpPEAR&tSource=
Application Closing Date: Friday, 24 January 2014
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