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Iraq: Deputy Chief of Party, USAID Iraq Governance and Performance Accountability (IGPA) Project, Iraq

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Organization: Management Systems International
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 16 Jul 2016

Deputy Chief of Party, USAID Iraq Governance and Performance Accountability (IGPA) Project, Iraq

Company Profile: MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI implements nearly 100 projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Colombia, and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with more than 80 organizations across all sectors of international development with clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

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Proposal Summary: **
The anticipated USAID-funded, five year IGPA project aims to build public sector transparency and accountability as well as improve access to essential services such as electricity, potable water and healthcare for Iraqi citizens.

Position Summary:
The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will oversee the effective and efficient operation of finance, office administration, human resource, security and logistics and procurement functions, ensuring these functions are fully aligned with programmatic priorities and objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee administrative aspects of project including procurement, human resources, accounting, and IT systems.
  • Oversee the procurement of commodities, lease office space in line with USAID, contractor and U.S security regulations. Oversee sub-contracts in compliance with MSI and USAID policies and regulations.
  • Track budgets and monitor expenditures, including travel expenditures.
  • Contribute to the overall program planning, monitoring, and reporting. Coordinate communication with project partners.
  • Work with M&E Director to make sure that records and evidence of contract deliverables and PMP indicator actuals are secured, filed.
  • Serve as Acting Chief of Party in his/her absence.

Qualifications :

  • Master's degree in a relevant subject such as development studies, business administration or a social science.
  • Minimum of eight (8) years professional experience in international development.
  • At least four years of experience in leadership positions managing development project operations; three years of management experience on USAID projects required.
  • Professional spoken and written English fluency required.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.
To Apply Please Visit Our Website at: www.msiworldwide.com

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Iraq: Chief of Party, USAID Iraq Governance and Performance Accountability (IGPA) Project, Iraq

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Organization: Management Systems International
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 16 Jul 2016

Chief of Party, USAID Iraq Governance and Performance Accountability (IGPA) Project, Iraq

Company Profile: MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI implements nearly 100 projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Colombia, and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with more than 80 organizations across all sectors of international development with clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

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Proposal Summary: **
The anticipated USAID-funded, five year IGPA project aims to build public sector transparency and accountability as well as improve access to essential services such as electricity, potable water and healthcare for Iraqi citizens.

Position Summary:
MSI is seeking applications from highly qualified Chief of Party (COP) candidates with expertise in decentralization, service delivery, and government accountability. The COP will be responsible for providing overall leadership management of the entire program, as well as administrative, financial and technical oversight. S/he will be responsible for ensuring the completion of all tasks and objectives designated by USAID.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all technical and managerial components of the project, including the management of local staff.
  • Coordinate project efforts with other international donor-funded activities.
  • Serve as principal contact for USAID, the government of Iraq, counterparts and non-governmental stakeholders on program communications and technical implementation activities.
  • Ensure complementarity with and enhancement of the rest of the USAID/Iraq portfolio.
  • Responsibility for final delivery of all project results to USAID on time and on budget.

Qualifications :

  • Master's degree in public administration, international relations, law, political relations, or a similar social science.
  • 8-10 years of experience leading the implementation and management of large international development projects; experience leading decentralization, local governance, public financial management or service delivery programs required preferred.
  • At least 5 years of management experience on USAID-funded projects. Prior COP experience required.
  • Experience in the Middle East or similar, post conflict environments required;,
  • Experience monitoring, evaluating, and documenting local government strengthening, reform or support projects preferred.
  • Institutional strengthening and capacity building experience related to conflict analysis, prevention, management, and mitigation required.
  • Demonstrated work with international donors in conflict areas.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills and ability to manage and be flexible in difficult and challenging circumstances.
  • Professional fluency in spoken and written English required; Arabic highly desirable.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com

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PI94561191


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Ukraine: Grants Manager, USAID Anti-Corruption Support to AC Champions (SACCI), Ukraine

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Organization: Management Systems International
Country: Ukraine
Closing date: 16 Jul 2016

Grants Manager, USAID Anti-Corruption Support to AC Champions (SACCI), Ukraine

Company Profile: MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of governance and anti-corruption, public sector management, institutional development, civil society, and monitoring and evaluation. MSI works in many countries around the world including Ukraine, Georgia, Serbia, Kyrgyzstan, Indonesia, Mexico, and Afghanistan. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with more than 80 organizations across all sectors of international development with clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

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Proposal Summary: **
The purpose of the Support to Anti-Corruption Champion Institutions (SACCI) activity is to enhance institutional accountability and capability to deter corruption and to develop and support a citizen constituency for fighting corruption in Ukraine. USAID assistance will support strengthening Institutional accountability and mechanisms to fight corruption, as well as enhance communication on Anti-Corruption reforms, and empower a core constituency of Anti-Corruption reformers to monitor corrupt practices in and actively collaborate with government institutions in fighting corruption.

Note: Only citizens of Ukraine are eligible for this position

Position Summary:
MSI is seeking a local Grants Manager for an upcoming USAID Anti-Corruption project in Ukraine.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the grants component of the Anti-corruption project.
  • Develop and implement procedures for awarding grants under contract;
  • Evaluate grant applications, proposals and awards to ensure grant compliance;
  • Ensure proper negotiation of terms for sub-grants and analyze budget estimates consistent with USAID grant/program requirements.
  • Assist in program monitoring and evaluation under grant management policies and practices.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum five (5) years of experience managing sub-grants for USAID-funded projects.
  • In-depth knowledge of USAID rules and regulations as related to grants management.
  • Prior experience conducting trainings on grants and building the capacity of local organizations strongly preferred.
  • English fluency required.
  • Native Ukrainian and Russian and English writing and spoken proficiency required.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com

Apply Here

PI94560592


How to apply:

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Short Term Consultant, Country Youth Researcher

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Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Closing date: 29 Jun 2016

For over 50 years and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 34 projects in 26 countries and revenues of approximately $174 million.

Short Term Consultant, Country Youth Researcher

The Leveraging Economic Opportunities (LEO) project will provide short-term technical assistance to help the Bureau for Food Security identify value chain activities in which (i) innovative approaches and entry points have resulted in improvements in youth skills and opportunities, and/or (ii) youth engagement in agriculture has filled unmet needs within the larger agricultural market system/value chain, and/or (iii) upgrades in the value chain have opened up new opportunities for youth employment/engagement in FTF focus countries. The contractor will conduct a wide-ranging desk study to provide an overview of the current state of practice, and how various Feed the Future (FTF_ projects are effectively engaging youth in agriculture to increase value chain competitiveness, inclusiveness, and/or resilience.

Based on the findings from this desk study the contractor will then drill down into their FTF country through direct engagement with affected youth through social media and in-person focus groups to more fully understand the constraints and keys to success in achieving progress in youth participation in the agricultural sector.

This assignment is contingent on funding from USAID but is expected to take place from June through August 2016, with the full team in-country for a week sometime in July or early August. Field work will take place in Guatemala, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Nepal or Uganda.

Tasks

The responsibilities of for the Country Youth Researcher include but are not limited to:

  1. Desk Research & Field Research Preparation

The contractor will review detailed project evaluations, reports, youth impact assessments, as well as conduct secondary research on youth engagement and from the his or her FTF country. The consultant will also work with the expatriate country team to identify and schedule the meetings for their arrival in-country.

  1. Engage Youth through Social Media

In addition to gathering youth opinions and reactions to current projects through traditional means (such as interviews and focus groups), the contractor will work with the team to access local youth through social media platforms popular among the demographic being targeted (e.g. Youth Voices). While social media may be less accessible for some rural youth, the opinions and attitudes expressed through social media – as well as the potential for creative outlets - can inform the questions and targets for the in-person data collection. The local consultant should be well informed about youth platforms, permitting the team to build off of the online presence of current FTF implementers (through Facebook, Instagram and other local networks) to find out how youth are feeling about their current options.

  1. Conducting Field Work

The contractor will work with the entire team to conduct interviews and focus groups with key stakeholders, and collect relevant documents. The one to two -week field visits will include meeting with the USAID Mission for briefing upon arrival, and for debriefing and the sharing of initial findings prior to departure. The analysis will focus on verifying and expanding upon the findings of the desk research with key informants in country.

  1. Writing the Case Studies

Through the development of a country or thematic case study, the contractor will analyze the following:

· Specific constraints to youth engagement in the target value chains (policy, socio-cultural, structural, etc.)

· Response of the FTF project in addressing the constraints

· Activities to build the capacity of implementers to engage with youth in selected value chains

· Activities to build the capacity of youth to engage in selected value chains

· Other activities that have demonstrated success in youth engagement/employment

· Impact of these activities

· Lessons learned

  1. Success stories

Each case study will be accompanied by a brief (less than one-page) “success story” that highlights FTF project success in:

· (i) innovative approaches and entry points have resulted in improvements in youth skills and opportunities, and/or,

· (ii) youth engagement in agriculture filled unmet needs within the larger agricultural market system/value chain, and/or

· (iii) upgrades in the value chain opened up new opportunities for youth employment/engagement in FTF focus countries.

Level of Effort and Reporting

· The expected level of effort for this assignment is 16 days, with a 6-day work week.

· He/she will report to the team members and the ACDI/VOCA headquarter staff.

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in international development, youth development, behavioral or agricultural economics, agronomy, sociology, or related area. Master's degree or equivalent strongly preferred.

· Five years of relevant experience in youth employment in agriculture, agricultural development, and/or food security programs.

· Demonstrated experience and technical knowledge in youth development, particularly as it relates to food security, agricultural value chains/market systems, climate change, gender, and nutrition-sensitive agriculture.

· Experience with both quantitative and qualitative research methods, as well as conducting field based assessments.

· Experience with social media, reaching youth in developing countries through a variety of platforms and mediums.

· Strong interpersonal and team skills, with the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

· Previous work experience with USAID Bureau for Food Security on youth programming or evaluation, specifically with Feed the Future, is preferred.

· Strong English writing and communication skills, and organization.

· English language fluency.

· Spanish language fluency for Guatemala.

· Swahili language fluency for Kenya.

· French language fluency for Mali.


How to apply:

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to LEORecruit@joinav.org by June 29th with “*COUNTRY in which you are applying for”-* Youth Researcher in the subject line. Please paste your cover letter into the body of the email, and attach it. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Senior Researcher

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Organization: Marie Stopes International
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 17 Jul 2016

About Us:

Marie Stopes International is a global organisation providing personalised contraception and safe abortion services to women and girls. Our local teams of professionals are passionate about the work they do in communities across 37 countries. The services they provide give a woman the power to choose when she has children so that she’s free pursue her plans and dreams for herself and her family.

The primary responsibility of this role is to further MSI’s Goal: The Prevention of Unwanted Births and its mission of ensuring the individual’s right to**: children by choice, not chance.**

The Role:

This is a senior technical role in a strong research team, embedded in a fast-paced service delivery organisation. It offers the opportunity to put exciting insights from implementation science into practice. Includes budget and staff responsibility. Selling points: 1. Compelling communicators will see their evidence impact women’s lives. 2. Exposure to front line services in Africa and Asia. 3. Dedicated group of colleagues with strong team work across functions

About you:

To be considered for the role you will be: 1. Strong researcher in applied social sciences with statistical analysis skills 2. Able to tell stories, communicate clearly and influence programmatic decisions. 3. A people manager who rolls up your sleeves and does hands-on work.

For more information about the role, please view the job framework on our website.

In addition you will be pro-choice on abortion.

Location: London, UK (with frequent travel)

Closing date: July 17th 2016 (midnight GMT). Interviews will take place on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible.

Salary:£45,500 - £55,000 + pension and bonus

All nationalities are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Keywords: public health, research, contraception, statistics, insight, evaluation, family planning, manager, abortion


How to apply:

Please apply via our website: https://careers.mariestopes.org.uk/vacancy/senior-researcher-268569.html

Liberia: Country Director Liberia

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Organization: ZOA
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 14 Jul 2016

Job location: Monrovia

Starting date: As soon as possible

Vacancy closing date: 14th July 2016

Duration position: 3 years

Working hours: Full time

About ZOA

ZOA is a Christian international NGO, with its head office based in the Netherlands. ZOA operates in fifteen countries on three continents. We provide relief to people affected by conflict or natural disasters. We contribute to a new perspective of hope in which people work together for a promising future in dignity and mutual trust. Together with the affected communities we work on the recovery of their livelihoods.

ZOA works in Liberia since 2003. It provides support to communities that have been affected by the 14 years of civil war. It also assists communities that have been affected by other crises (e.g. ebola). ZOAs key areas for intervention in Liberia are a) Food Security and Livelihoods (e.g. cassava value chain development), b) Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (e.g. professionalization of the manual drilling sector), and c) Peace-building at community-level (e.g. socio-therapy). ZOA implements its Liberia program with own staff and with national civil society organizations (*hybrid implementation model*). ZOA works in close cooperation with local government authorities (especially at county and district level) and with international non-government organizations (e.g. in the form of consortia). ZOA program funding comes from a wide variety of sources, including EU, UN, Dutch Government, and private back donors.

ZOA offers a challenging job, within an inspiring and motivated team in the programme country. ZOA provides for good benefits and remuneration. For more information about our organisation please visit our website: www.zoa-international.com.

Purpose of the position

The Country Director is responsible for the programmes and activities of ZOA in Liberia within the framework of ZOA’s Policy- and Business Plan and agreed Country Annual Plan.

Tasks, responsibilities, results

· The Country Director is the legal representative of ZOA in Liberia

· Overall Leadership and Management of the ZOA organisation in the Liberia

· Formulation and implementation of the Country Annual Plan

· Programme formulation, development, implementation, and supervision

· Project Cycle Management, including formulation, budgeting, integration with programme planning, writing, fundraising, monitoring, and reporting

· Human Resource Management for all staff

· Maintaining relationships with all relevant actors in country

· Supervision and control of the administrative and financial organisation

· Participate in organisation wide programme and knowledge development

· Security planning & management responsibilities

Profile

Identity

· Being a Christian adhering to the Christian identity of ZOA

· The candidate is expected to fully support the vision and mission of ZOA

Knowledge

· University graduate

· At least five years of cross cultural experience

· At least five years of relevant management experience in an international setting

· Good spoken and written command of English

Skills

· Command of operations

· Conceptual and writing skills

· Analytical skills

· Networking

· Anticipation

· Organisational sensitivity

· Participative leadership

· Staff development

Attitude

· Flexibility and adaptability

· Interpersonal and cross cultural sensitivity

· Able to work under pressures and meet deadlines

· Able to work in a sometimes fluid and insecure environment

Special Conditions

· Frequent field visits/work and travels are required

· This location is a family station

References

Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in the application. References of previous positions held should not be older than five years.

Questions

If you have questions about this vacancy, you can contact Mrs. Charity van Bemmel HR Officer, email zoa.vacancies@zoa.nl.


How to apply:

How to apply

ZOA operates with an equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity in the workplace. Qualified women and men, people of all nationalities and cultural backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply.

If you are interested in this position, please apply directly via our website http://www.zoa-international.com/country-director-liberia.

CV’s of no more than 5 pages in length are appreciated. Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. A written test will be part of the recruitment procedure. Documents that do not match the profile above will not be considered. Internal candidates will have priority, in case of similar results.

Zambia: Technical Advisor I

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Organization: FHI 360
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 15 Jul 2016

Company

About FHI 360:

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

Job description

Description:

FHI 360 is recruiting a Clinical Advisor to provide technical and scientific leadership to those designing and implementing technical strategies, programs or tools in the clinical management of HIV/AIDS. Provides technical advice based upon expertise and knowledge of evidence- based methods and strategies, current practice, and established operational and research standards to ensure quality and rigorous design. Builds capacity in country-level, regional or global program staff. Assesses current technical, scientific, managerial and operational efficiencies at the program, regional, or global levels as appropriate. May be required to coordinate and work with a diverse group of organizations, such as; the Ministry of Health, district health staff, international and national development partner organizations, and the USAID mission in order to complete work.

Location: The preferred location for this position is Nigeria or Zambia. Other locations in Sub-Saharan Africa may be considered.**

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

  • Provides technical leadership and technical support related to clinical management of HIV/AIDS, with a focus on strategies, approaches and implementation of FHI 360 programs in Africa.
  • Provides technical assistance in HIV/AIDS clinical management capacity building in the region.
  • Develops strategies for the design and implementation of the HIV related clinical care programs, including PMTCT, in the Africa Region.
  • Develops and supports implementation plans to strengthen local infrastructure with particular focus on HIV related clinical care in FHI 360 programs in Africa.
  • Ensures and conducts the training of relevant staff in HIV related clinical care in the region.
  • Supports the development of guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of clinical management of HIV/AIDS.
  • Develops evaluation strategies for HIV related clinical care indicators.
  • Supervises and provides technical support for Clinical Care/Technical Staff in delivery of HIV related clinical care including antiretroviral therapy and PMTCT.
  • Liaises with national and international institutions in the delivery of HIV related clinical care.
  • Remains informed on current programs in HIV care and support by review of current literature and information and is alert to any implications of new data for FHI 360 global programs.
  • Develops lessons learned from programs and projects related to HIV clinical care and treatment and apply these lessons to modify existing program and improve the design of new programs.
  • Supports documentation and publication of experience from HIV supported programs
  • Supports integration of PMTCT in routine maternal, neonatal and child health services
  • Represents FHI 360 in HIV related Regional meetings as needed.
  • Responsible for sharing best practices in the field of HIV/AIDS clinical care and contributing to the knowledge base through participation in scientific forums and technical networks.

Qualifications:

  • MD is required. Master’s of Public Health (MPH) or other Master’s Degree in relevant field is desired.
  • 8-10 Years of relevant experience in management and technical guidance of large public health projects and/or programs.
  • Solid knowledge of standards for HIV Clinical Care, operational processes and procedures. , work and task flow.
  • Has ability to manage projects, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities.
  • Proficient writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Familiarity with PEPFAR programs in Sub-Saharan Africa is strongly desired.
  • Relevant computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office).
  • Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English; fluency in French or Portuguese desirable.
  • Experience in specialized technical/medical field of study.
  • Travel Requirements: 20% - 35% This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.
FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.


How to apply:

Please apply via the following link: https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs/16528/technical-advisor-i/job

Nigeria: Regional Communications Adviser - Abuja, Nigeria (389-112)

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Organization: Adam Smith International
Country: Nigeria
Closing date: 25 Jul 2016

Regional Communications Adviser:

Adam Smith International is seeking a Communication and Knowledge Management Adviser. We are looking for someone with a diverse skillset and expertise in knowledge management, strategy, media and stakeholder engagement.

The Adviser will report to the Country Director, and work closely with project Team Leaders and Adam Smith International's corporate communications team in London.

Background to Adam Smith International

Adam Smith International is a global leader in delivering projects that support economic growth and government reform. Our reputation as a global leader has been built on the positive results our projects have achieved in many of the world's most challenging environments.

We are headquartered in London, with offices in Nairobi, Delhi and Sydney, along with major project offices in many developing countries worldwide. Our projects are funded by a wide range of donor organisations; we also work directly for host governments.

Responsibilities:

  • Edit and write accurate, newsworthy and compelling content that will include a mix of hard news, analysis, features, expert interviews, videos, photo essays, timelines, case studies, graphics and social media content
  • Develop, update and disseminate targeted external communication products, e.g. thought leadership articles, case studies, photos, press releases, e-newsletters and websites using both traditional and new media channels
  • Package lessons learned, results and best practice from projects and effectively communicate to a wide range of donors and stakeholders
  • Guide and support ASI and project teams in informing and influencing key stakeholders
  • Support the Country Director with business development and work with Adam Smith International's London HQ to lead corporate communications for the region.
  • Work with project teams to design and implement communication strategies and action plans, potentially including behaviour change campaigns, external relations and knowledge management
  • Organise media engagement and press trips to secure local and international press coverage

Selection criteria:

  • A post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline: international relations, communications or journalism
  • At least 5 years' experience working in a high pressured strategic communications and/or knowledge management environment and leading approaches to stakeholder engagement and influencing
  • Proven experience crafting messages in various formats (articles, press releases, websites, photos, success stories, blog entries, tweets, etc.) targeting a variety of audiences
  • Exceptional, proven writing skills and the ability to summarise and repackage technical information in clear, compelling language
  • Ability to engage with a diversity of audiences - target communities, donors and senior government decision makers
  • Ability to edit and write an engaging story that gets to the core of who, what, when and why it matters and spot the details that make a story stand out
  • Proven experience in knowledge management
  • Computer literate in Microsoft packages. Knowledge of Adobe products is a distinct advantage
  • Ability to work under pressure and demonstrates high tolerance for change, complexity and unpredictability
  • Fluency in English is essential and French highly desirable

How to apply:

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=S2F0eS5MZXZ5LjAyMjkyLjM4MzBAYXNpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ


Zambia: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Increasing Citizen Demand for Accountable and Transparent Service Delivery in the Health Sector, Zambia, 7487

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Organization: Program for Appropriate Technology in Health
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 16 Jul 2016

PATH is the leader in global health innovation. An international nonprofit organization, we save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms—vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations—that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health.

PATH is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for an anticipated United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded project entitled “Increasing Citizen Demand for Accountable and Transparent Service Delivery in the Health Sector through Enhanced Community-based Monitoring.” The project will seek to mobilize communities and increase their engagement in monitoring the delivery of health services. Proposed activities will include enhancing citizens’ action based on basic facts on utilization and quality of services collected from the communities themselves. It will include improving upon or developing community-based monitoring tools such as report cards, social contracts, and action plans. This component will seek to strengthen existing local governance social structures such as the neighborhood health committees, health advisory committees, and/or safe-motherhood action groups. Health service providers under the Ministry of Community Development, Mother, and Child Health will also be involved to improve and strengthen their engagement with community members.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will provide monitoring and evaluation oversight and direction to an anticipated health-focused USAID program in Zambia. The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, based in Lusaka, Zambia, will be responsible for the following key activities:

· Develop the overall framework for the project’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems, in collaboration with USAID, including requirements, reporting, baseline, and evaluation surveys.

· Ensure the alignment of research and M&E activities with program goals, and contribute to the development of annual work plans to identify project targets and ensure inclusion of M&E activities.

· Monitor project activities and tracking these activities against the results framework.

· Coordinate data collection at project sites to monitor program development and ensure timely compilation and reporting of data.

· Conduct field visits for data validation, to monitor the quality and completeness of data sets.

· Generate monthly indicator reports and tracking progress against key indicators.

· Provide quarterly and annual reports to USAID on data against the targets set in the award agreement and annual work plan.

· Ensure timely and accurate submission of project activities to donor, including progress, quarterly, and annual reports.

· Provide technical leadership and support to program staff in planning and implementing M&E systems and activities, data-based program decision-making, and results reporting.

· Communicate findings, issues, difficulties, and challenges to program staff, headquarters and the donor.

· Support the Chief of Party in coordinating the mid-term and final project evaluations.

Required Skills:

· Excellent knowledge of monitoring and evaluation principles and practices is essential, including plan development, conceptual frameworks, and logic models.

· Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodology data analysis and synthesis, performance evaluation and correction, and report writing.

· Demonstrated capacity to use project M&E to advance strategic goals and provide data for decision-making.

· Knowledge of USAID data collection and reporting requirements is highly desirable.

· Competency in training, institutional capacity-building, citizen participation, and advocacy and public policy is highly desired.

· Excellent representational and communication skills, written and oral proficiency in English.

· Knowledge of local language helpful.

· Knowledge of statistical software (such as SPSS, STATA, and SAS) and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access (or similar tools) is preferred.

· Ability to travel within Zambia.

· Familiarity with local health systems is desired.

Required Experience:

A Master’s Degree in a relevant field (development studies, public health, demography, statistics, etc.). A minimum of eight (8) years of experience and demonstrated practical skills in monitoring and evaluation of donor-funded public health or development programs that include the application of statistics and/or epidemiology. Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks and systems required for community development programs. Experience developing study design and methodology including sampling procedures, assisting with implementation, analysis and write-up to inform policy is preferred. Demonstrated experience training and mentoring less experienced staff in M&E. Experience developing and monitoring budgets.

Must have legal authorization to work in Zambia.


How to apply:

Please apply directly through the PATH website at: http://bit.ly/1RYwz8L

Ethiopia: Senior Associate, Health Insurance

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Organization: Clinton Health Access Initiative
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 16 Jul 2016

Founded in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems around the world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and other illnesses. Based on the premise that business-oriented strategy can facilitate solutions to global health challenges, CHAI acts as a catalyst to mobilize new resources and optimize the impact of these resources to save lives, via improved organization of commodity markets and more effective local management. CHAI does not operate stand-alone programs, nor does it build parallel health systems. Rather, CHAI works at the invitation and in support of governments. CHAI's teams are working side-by-side with more than 30 governments to tackle many of the largest barriers to effective health care.

CHAI is currently operating in Ethiopia carrying out a wide range of programs to support the Ministry of Health in improving access to and increasing the quality of health services. As one of CHAI's largest field offices with more than 150 staff, the Ethiopia office operates programs across hospital management; maternal, newborn and child health; HIV/AIDS; nutrition; vaccines; and health financing. The health financing program aims to transform how the health system is financed to substantially and sustainably increase access to services, beginning with essential services for those most in need.

Job Requirements

The Government of Ethiopia has supported significant improvements in health over the past decade and now aims to accelerate progress to deliver quality essential health services to its growing population of close to 100 Million people. To achieve this goal, Ethiopia is rolling out health insurance schemes with the goal of reaching most of the population by 2020. If successful, Ethiopia will set an example for all other countries working towards the goal of universal health coverage on the continent.

To successfully roll out this ambitious reform, the newly-staffed Ethiopian Health Insurance Agency will need to overcome technical, operational and management challenges of insurance scale-up across a large and diverse country. This includes making evidence-based decisions in key areas such as the initial design of the benefits package and premium rates, as well as setting up processes to continuously revise these decisions. There will also be a need to strengthen core operations for successful enrollment, provider payment, and financial management. As experience from other countries has shown, the early stages of launch will determine the success of the reform.

CHAI has been supporting the Government of Ethiopia in health financing over the past few years and has been asked by senior leadership to provide more comprehensive support to all of these areas in order to ensure this reform has the intended outcomes in increasing access to quality care for all in need. Ethiopia will be a flagship program for CHAI's health financing work; shaping our engagements in health insurance in other contexts.

CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual with outstanding technical capabilities to serve as Senior Associate, to support the Ethiopian Health Insurance Agency as the Agency oversees the launch of social health insurance and the expansion of community based health insurance.

The Senior Associate will spend the majority of his or her time working from within the Insurance Agency at the headquarters and branch office level. He or she will provide direct support to key directorates of the Agency such as Providers Affairs, Membership, Finance, Research and Information Technology. The Senior Associate will be part of a small, but growing CHAI team.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Serve as an advisor to the Health Insurance Agency's headquarters and branch offices, responding to strategic questions from leadership as they arise.
  • Work on deliverables with Agency staff in the following areas: benefits design, member management, provider management, pooling and finance, management information systems, and information technology. This includes: Design and implementation of research and analyses to respond to key questions; Development of policies and strategies; Development of and training on standard operating procedures, processes and tools.
  • Set up systems to facilitate monitoring and early identification of problem areas during the roll-out and implementation of the insurance scheme and work with management to address these problems as they arise.
  • Build process management and technical capacity within the Insurance Agency at headquarters and branch offices. This includes conducting some formal training as well as day to day support.
  • Serve as a liaison between directorates at headquarters and branch offices to ensure that insurance is rolled out in a standardized manner.
  • Work with other stakeholders and external experts as needed.
  • Other responsibilities as requested by supervisor.

CHAI works in a fast-paced, results-driven environment and this health insurance reform is a top priority for the government. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is a fast learner and who is both detail oriented and has the ability to ask the key questions or see the “big picture.” CHAI places great value on resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, flexibility, independence, energy, work ethic and humility.

Qualifications include the following:

  • Master's degree preferred in a related field such as economics, public health, financial management, public policy
  • 5-7 years of professional experience in demanding, results-oriented environments in the public sector and/or private sector (e.g., management consulting); Experience working in health or life insurance in developed or developing countries is an advantage;
  • Strong organizational skills;
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment;
  • Ability to learn on the job quickly through research and absorb and synthesize a broad range of information;
  • Ability to navigate ambiguous and complex processes and be flexible;
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships;
  • Strong communication skills, including delivery of compelling presentations (in Microsoft PowerPoint) and documents (in Microsoft Word);
  • Excellent problem solving, analytical and quantitative skills, including attention to detail and fluency in Microsoft Excel;
  • Strong command of the English language required, fluency in Amharic an advantage; and
  • Willingness to travel within Ethiopia as needed.

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Cambodia: Agricultural Policy Technical Expert, Cambodia

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Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: Cambodia
Closing date: 10 Jul 2016

For over 50 years and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 34 projects in 26 countries and revenues of approximately $174 million.

Agricultural Policy Technical Expert, Cambodia

We are currently seeking an Agricultural Policy Technical Expert for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded horticulture market development program in Cambodia. This project will have a strong focus on sustainable, private-sector driven market development in several horticulture value chains. The Technical Expert will provide strategic technical and managerial leadership in design and implementing all aspects of agribusiness enabling environment activities under the project, including, but not limited to, private sector partnership, public-private dialogue, business advocacy, and value chain financing. This position will be based in Phnom Penh with frequent travel to the field.

The Agricultural Policy Technical Expert will be responsible for designing and implementing horticulture sector interventions:

Responsibilities:

  • Strengthen Government of Cambodia capacity on policy development, implementation, and evaluation surrounding promotion of horticulture value chains.
  • Work with civil society groups and the private sector to broaden their awareness on policy issues that affect business and farm production.
  • Collaborate with think-tanks, NGOs, producer associations, and other development actors to provide evidence-based policy analysis in order to generate policy recommendations.

  • Facilitate broad and inclusive policy analysis, advocacy, and design between government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders.

  • Support to Government of Cambodia regulators to enforce regulations surrounding horticulture imports.

  • Ensure that best practices in climate change resilience, adaptation, and mitigation are included in the development of sustainable horticulture policies.

  • Provide policy support to ensure that horticulture value chains are inclusive of gender concerns and youth participation.

  • Support activities related to improved aggregation, post-harvest handling and storage; market linkages; business enabling environment; and other activities that promote value chain competitiveness and food security.

Qualifications:

  • An advanced degree in economics, agriculture, regulatory reform/law or business administration is required.
  • A minimum of six (6) years of professional experience implementing agriculture policy and enabling environment development projects including public-private dialogue and partnerships, regulatory reform, access to finance, and small and medium enterprise development.
  • Must also have professional experience and a proven track record in public sector engagement and strengthening, private sector development, and legal reform.
  • Public sector strengthening in agriculture preferred.
  • Previous experience working in agricultural development and the private sector in South and Southeast Asia preferred, experience in Cambodia desired.
  • Fluency in English required, proficiency in Khmer required.

How to apply:

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.bosmaxhire.net/cp/?E5556F361D43515B7E59192F77501C6C00627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

Cambodia: Director of Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation, Cambodia

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Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: Cambodia
Closing date: 10 Jul 2016

For over 50 years and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 34 projects in 26 countries and revenues of approximately $174 million.

Director of Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation, Cambodia

We are currently seeking a Director of Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation (CLA) for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded horticulture market development program in Cambodia. The project will have a strong focus on sustainable, private-sector driven market development in several horticulture value chains. The project will include a value chain assessment of vegetable markets to identify target horticultural crops; strengthen producer associations and partners; deliver training and technical assistance in horticultural production; improve access to high quality inputs, technology and finance; improve post-harvest handling and strengthen market linkages.

The Director of CLA is a critical position within the project, and will have responsibility for facilitating cross-component learning and collaboration, overseeing the project functions of communications, training, behavior change, and M&E, and leveraging these various functions to advance CLA efforts throughout the technical implementation team. The intent is to centralize many of the critical project support components that, collectively, influence CLA within a project, and better enable sustainable and effective project outcomes. This position will be based in Phnom Penh with frequent travel to the field.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the CLA unit, which will encompass the project’s communications, M&E, training, and behavior change functions, providing a centralized point for analysis, strategic planning, and support to improve technical implementation, effective use of resources, and sustainability.
  • Directly supervise the M&E Director (who will in term supervise a team of M&E staff), ensuring quality control, providing input into the development of the PMP, and alignment between performance monitoring efforts and the strategic information needs of the project and the donor.
  • Oversee the training, behavior change, and communications functions of the project, including supervising staff, ensuring overall quality control and responsiveness of these efforts to the technical team needs, and facilitating integration of these efforts throughout project components.
  • Develop and implement project communications strategy, ensure quality control of project communications and marketing media, and provide high level editorial assistance and quality control to the publication of all project reporting and communications.
  • Work directly with the technical project component leads to plan, design, and or/manage specific CLA strategies and activities, such as supporting incorporation of technical, contextual and experiential learning into technical strategies, interventions, and processes. Assist in developing, capturing, sharing, and testing methods, models, and tools to advance these objectives.
  • Leverage a mix of informational sources and research methods – project M&E data, observations from staff and partners, primary and secondary market research - to (i) analyze project progress towards goals and learning objectives, (ii) communicate those findings externally (e.g. to donor, external partners) and internally (e.g. to project staff), and (iii) apply that learning into improved work-planning and project activities.
  • Participate in regular senior management planning meetings, and provide analytical feedback and support to inform technical decisions by senior management and the technical component leads

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferable) in respective technical field and at least 7 years of relevant experience in knowledge management, communications, M&E, organizational learning and/or strategic learning in an international development context.
  • Regional experience in Cambodia or Southeast Asia Preferred
  • Familiarity with the concept of adaptive management/CLA, and demonstrated experience using a mix of informational sources and research methods to analyze project progress, communicate findings to a range of external and internal stakeholders, and apply learning to work planning.
  • Experience providing leadership, supervising staff, managing multiple complex project components, and convening people across technical teams to build consensus and achieve an outcome.
  • Experience contributing to the design and implementation of a development project’s strategic communications strategy required.
  • Superior, demonstrated writing, reporting, and oral presentation skills (ability to provide an original writing sample required).
  • Skills in graphic design (preferably Adobe InDesign), as well as video and web editing skills, desired but not required.

How to apply:

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.bosmaxhire.net/cp/?E55568361D43515B7E59192F77501C6C01627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

Senegal: HEA Program Coordinator

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Organization: Save the Children
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 30 Jun 2016

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length: 12 months

The role

Implemented in the Sahel region since 2010, the regional Household Economy Analysis (HEA) is now at a critical junction. Co-funded since 2013 by ECHO and OFDA, the project focuses on the integration of the HEA analyses into the Early Warning Systems (EWS) through the provision of reliable, good quality and timely information to strengthen appropriate response from stakeholders. Save the children plan to collaborate with AGRHYMET center to extended the HEA activities in five countries of Gulf Guinea, including Cap-Vert, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. This collaboration covert one year from June 2016 to June 2017. The position of HEA program Coordinator is critical in ensuring the thematic quality and management of the HEA program amongst the countries covert by the collaboration between AGRHYMET and Save the Children. This position will play a critical role in supporting the delivery of high-quality HEA activities including capacity-building and technical backstopping in the 5 countries. This person will work in synergy with the HEA Senior Roving Technical Coordinator and HEA Roving Technical Coordinator under the supervision of the HEA Program Manager.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

  • Master level in Project management, coordination, development studies or other related subjects
  • Operational experience of 7 to 10 years in project coordination with experience in dealing with sub-grantees or consultant contracting.
  • High capacity on planning activities and coordination
  • Excellent oral and communication skills
  • Good level in English and French
  • Good level of knowledge within the context of work in Golf countries for food security and livelihoods issues; including knowledge of relevant Early Warning Systems and other food security, livelihoods and resilience institutions in these countries

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

Please apply in English or French using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.


How to apply:

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'Fsy.03344.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'

United States of America: Regional Program Manager, SESAME Grant

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Organization: Lutheran World Relief
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 29 Jul 2016

The Regional Program Manager for SESAME Marketing and Exports (SESAME) project is a member of the Africa regional team of Lutheran World Relief. S/he works under the supervision of the Deputy Regional Director for Operations to provide grants management and administrative support for SESAME, a multi-year USDA project that will increase agricultural productivity and expand trade of sesame seeds in Burkina Faso. S/he assumes overall responsibility for managing all systems related to grants management and administration. S/he provides guidance and oversight to the Burkina Faso field offices in coordination with International Finance through reporting, regular communication with field staff, grants management training, and monitoring trips. S/he ensures compliance with USDA. S/he simultaneously works with other departments to contribute to LWR’s strategic partnerships and external relations efforts.

Responsibilities:

Program & Grants Management:

• Serve as primary contact with donor contact persons responsible for administering the donor’s grant.

• Serve as the main point of contact for the monetization agent, referring recommendations on monetization and sales processes to IPD leadership.

• Serve as liaison between all internal parties (field staff, International Finance, etc.) to track the timely fulfillment of deliverables and project objectives as per donor agreements and approved proposal documents, as well as compliance with donor rules and regulations.

• Coordinate the review and approval of award agreements and amendments.

• Develop sub-award agreements and monitor sub-grantee implementation and compliance with these agreements.

• Develop training workshops, systems and tools for LWR and sub-grantee management of the grant and compliance with donor requirements.

• Coordinate and consolidate internal reports from the field team, sub-grantees, and International Finance to produce quality reports per the agreement with the donor.

• Backstop project senior staff for the timely completion of project audit and evaluation processes: assist with project consultant identification; support the project Finance Director and the Regional Finance and Administration Manager to execute contracts in conformity with LWR procurement policies and procedures; and ensure receipt and review of project audits and evaluations by appropriate headquarters staff.

• Process wire transfer to sub-grantees.

• Maintain LWR’s project information management system and maintain files such that they meet audit requirements.

New Business Development:

• Coordinate, manage and further develop relationships with the region’s funding agencies. Communicate grant related updates and developments as appropriate; participate in NBD positioning meetings and/or conference calls.

• Support DRDs in coordinating with the NBD unit and field staff on regional business development initiatives.

• Identify opportunities for expanded and/or new funding through current restricted awards and/or donors.

• Backstop proposal development process as needed.

Intra and inter-departmental functions:

• Collaborate with other Regional Program Managers to ensure standardization of policies and procedures related to restricted award management.

• Be responsible and accountable for engaging US Lutherans effectively in the work of LWR and ensuring that LWR's work in marginalized communities is of the highest quality and integrity.

• Contribute to documentation of LWR’s programming for internal and external audiences.

• Engage in ongoing professional development.

• Comply with LWR's safety & security procedures and protocols.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

  1. Commitment to LWR’s core values and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners.

  2. Master's degree in a field relevant to international development is strongly preferred.

  3. Minimum of five years' experience working on grants management for an international development and relief organization, including a minimum of 3 years working directly with management of USDA awards. Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa a plus.

  4. Demonstrated familiarity of US Government, including USDA regulations and grant procedures.

  5. Familiarity with monetization preferred.

  6. Familiarity and a background in M&E preferred.

  7. Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality US government and foundation grant proposals and reports.

  8. Experience in managing agreements with donors and sub-award recipients.

  9. Experience in designing and facilitating training sessions for a diverse and multi-cultural audience.

  10. Advanced proficiency in French and English (writing, reading and speaking) in order to communicate effectively with field staff, partners and local donors.

  11. Experience working on multicultural teams of varied specialties.

  12. Strong time management skills; ability to meet deadlines under pressure.

  13. Strong analytical ability and excellent writing skills.

  14. Ability to effectively represent organization to external donors.

  15. Ability to travel up to 35 percent of her/his time, including adverse conditions and/or disaster zones.

  16. Overseas experience in relief and development programming is preferred.

  17. Experience with and commitment to working in a very diverse workforce.

  18. Familiarity with Lutheran theology, church structures, and church member motivations and sensitivities preferred.

  19. Ability to effectively represent organization to internal and external audiences.


How to apply:

If interested, please apply online at http://lwr.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-736315.html

United States of America: Consultancy - UNICEF Programmatic Guidance for Secondary Education with a gender and equity lens #496447

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Organization: US Fund for UNICEF
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 01 Jul 2016

BACKGROUND & RATIONALE The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 sets out a global ambition for all girls and boys to complete one year pre-primary and twelve years of basic education by 2030. To achieve SDG4, UNICEF will support governments in the progressive realization of early childhood, primary, lower and upper secondary education. The UNICEF Strategic Plan, Core Commitments for Adolescents and Gender Action Plan (GAP) articulate these priorities. Success will be measured by improved learning outcomes and ensuring that ‘no child is left behind. This means a focus not only on enabling access, but on the equal right of all boys and girls to participate, learn and enjoy the benefits of education. The Education Section is contracting an institutional service provider to develop guidance on secondary education with a gender and equity lens. To design effective programs, UNICEF staff need to understand the challenges faced by adolescent girls and boys in a particular context. Whilst CO have the tools to identify barriers , there is a need for guidance, in the form of well packaged evidence, on effective interventions at secondary level, including where gaps in existing knowledge. The guidance will be used by UNICEF to support the equitable expansion of post primary education, providing girls and boys with relevant learning outcomes, as per SDG4.

The expected results (outputs) are that by early 2017 the following documents will be produced and shared with UNICEF regional and country offices; (i) Guidance Paper on Secondary Education and (ii) a set of modules on specific sub-themes including equity, gender, and skills for employment. See annexed Terms of Reference to develop UNICEF Programmatic Guidance for Secondary Education with a gender and equity lens for details.

PURPOSE UNICEF require an individual consultant to lead and manage the institutional service provider in the development of guidance on secondary education. The guidance will be drafted by an institution, with the consultant responsible for identifying the key themes to be addressed through consultation across the UNICEF education cadre, coordinating the quality assurance of deliverables through the establishment of a technical reference group, and leading dissemination of the final product to UNICEF and partners. The specific deliverables are set out below.

EXPECTED RESULTS: (MEASURABLE RESULTS)

The consultant will be expected to effectively manage the development of a UNICEF Guidance on Secondary Education by engaging a wide range of stakeholders in PD/RO/CO to;

• identify the key themes to be addressed in the guidance • establish and lead a Secondary Education Reference Group across PD/RO • quality assure the products submitted by an external contractor including a meta-review of literature, guidance paper setting out approach to supporting programming efforts on secondary, and at least three modules on evidence based strategies to support (i) improved equity and learning outcomes in lower secondary education; (ii) gender equality; and (iii) skills for employability. • plan and lead dissemination of programme guidance to RO/CO

The consultant will report to the Senior Education Advisor in the Girls Education Results Hub of Education Section, Programme Division, NYHQ.

DUTY STATION: New York

TIMEFRAME: The estimated duration of the consultancy is for approximately 130 working days.

Start date: 15 August 2016 End date: 15 February 2016

DELIVERABLES

Manage Inception Phase identifying through consultation with RO five key themes to be addressed programmatic guidance (deliverable: inception report approved) Establish and chair technical reference group to manage inputs to Programmatic Guidance (deliverable: TOR agreed/first meeting held) Agree key themes for programmatic guidance with Reference Group (deliverable: themes agreed) Manage process of quality assurance of the Programmatic Guidance providing regular feedback to contractors (deliverable: feedback on first draft of modules consolidated/shared) Manage process of quality assurance of the Programmatic Guidance providing regular feedback to contractors (deliverable: feedback second draft of modules consolidated/shared) Approval of final deliverables by Reference Group Plan and implement dissemination of guidance (i.e. deliverable: webinar, visual presentation summarizing the global guidance document etc shared)

KEY COMPETENCES, TECHNICAL BACKGROUND, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED DEADLINE

• Advanced University Degree in Education or relevant social sector (Master or above) • At least seven years operational experience at country/regional level in implementing education programmes, in a development and/or humanitarian settings, including analysis and development of sector plans. • Knowledge and experience of UNICEF and/or international development partners’ education policies and programs • Experience in the development of technical guidance and tools • Demonstrated experience facilitating partners towards common outcomes, including strong negotiation and communication skills in English. • Programmatic experience in girls education and gender equality a plus

Annex 1: Terms of Reference to develop UNICEF Programmatic Guidance for Secondary Education with a gender and equity lens

A Service Provider is being recruited to complete the below TOR. The individual consultant will manage this contract and be responsible for defining module content, quality assurance and dissemination of outputs.

Background The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 sets out a global ambition for all girls and boys to complete one year pre-primary and twelve years of basic education by 2030. To achieve SDG4, UNICEF will support governments in the progressive realization of early childhood, primary, lower and upper secondary education. The UNICEF Strategic Plan, Core Commitments for Adolescents and Gender Action Plan (GAP) articulate these priorities. Success will be measured by improved learning outcomes and ensuring that ‘no child is left behind. This means a focus not only on enabling access, but on the equal right of all boys and girls to participate, learn and enjoy the benefits of education.

To design effective programs, UNICEF staff need to understand the challenges faced by adolescent girls and boys in a particular context. Whilst CO have the tools to identify barriers[1], there is a need for guidance, in the form of well packaged evidence, on effective interventions at secondary level, including where gaps in existing knowledge.

Objectives, Purpose and Expected Results

The objective of the assignment is to develop guidance on secondary education. The purpose is for CO to use this guidance to support partner governments to equitably expand access to post primary education, providing girls and boys with relevant learning outcomes, as per SDG4. The guidance should have a strong gender and equity perspective in line with UNICEF’s mandate to focus on the most disadvantaged children and adolescents.

The expected results (outputs) are that by early 2017 the following documents will be produced and shared with UNICEF regional and country offices; (i) Guidance Paper on Secondary Education and (ii) a set of modules on specific sub-themes including equity, gender, and skills for employment.

Description of the Assignment

The Programme Guidance on Secondary Education will be comprised of three modules;

Module 1 (equity):** should provide information evidence based strategies that can support improvements in education access to post-primary education opportunities for disadvantaged children – e.g. the poor, ethnic and linguistic minorities, children from remote areas, children with disabilities, and other vulnerable and marginalized groups. The module will support decision-making in this regard. It will link to existing guidance where available (i.e. allinschool.org). The module will be developed in consultation with the Education Section (in particular the P&P team), disability colleagues and relevant regional advisors.

Given UNICEF’s focus on the most marginalized, approaches need to be tailored to the life paths of different groups of adolescents and embedded in the socio-economic context of each country. A life cycle approach facilitates an understanding of where adolescent boys and girls exited the education system, and how they might be supported to re-enter education or to acquire relevant skills and knowledge through other pathways. It will consider both the provision of education services, as well as the barriers faced by disadvantaged groups and how these have been overcome. This will include strategies to improve the accessibility of post-primary education through flexible learning programs. The paper will include a synthesis of existing evidence as well as examples of good practice in UNICEF programming, including in fragile contexts and humanitarian settings.

Module 2 (gender):** should provide information on evidence based strategies to support girls’ (and boys’) education and gender equality and will support decision-making in this regard. This will include a synthesis of the evidence base in this area. The guidance should consider the multiple gender-related barriers faced by disadvantaged adolescent girls and boys (i.e. poor, rural, disabled, ethnic minority etc.) in accessing education and achieving relevant learning outcomes. The specific challenges faced by boys in some contexts should be referenced. The module will be developed in consultation with the Education Section, Gender Section, UNGEI and relevant regional advisors.

The guidance will align to the existing UNICEF Gender Action Plan Strategy on Girls’ Secondary Education, and signpost existing UNICEF/UNGEI and other partner resources, where these exist. It will set out the need for UNICEF to adopt a multi-sectoral response to removing gendered bottlenecks to girls and boys continued progression through the education system, including short case studies from UNICEF/other partners.

Module 3 (skills for employability):** should provide information on possible evidence based strategies to improve skills of adolescent boys and girls and will support decision-making in this regard. The module will set out the range of knowledge and skills needed by young people (for life, learning and future livelihoods) and multiple pathways through which these can be obtained. In doing so, the module will consider patterns of workplace transitions experienced by adolescent and youth in different contexts (building on the MENA paper on Workplace Transitions).

The comparative advantage of partners will be highlighted, as well as areas where UNICEF may add value, for example by targeting the most disadvantaged youth in skills development programs. The guidance will build on the Core Commitments for Adolescents (education) set out in the Second Decade Programme Guidance (UNICEF, 2016). It will be developed in consultation with the Second Decade matrix group, signposting existing guidance and resources where these exist (i.e. ILO, World Bank, GIZ). The module will be developed with Education, Adolescent and Child Protection Sections and relevant regional advisors.

The Guidance Paper on Secondary Education will help UNICEF COs make choices in terms of how to support the development of post-primary education. It will summarize key messages from the analytical paper and modules and will identify broad areas of UNICEF comparative advantage to inform contextualized decision making during the development of a Country Programme Document. It will also feed into the UNICEF Global Education Strategy (2016) to be developed later this year.

A draft UNICEF analytical paper on secondary education with an equity lens has already been developed. It provides evidence to support sector-level choices in terms of secondary education expansion with an equity focus. It will inform the deliverables, but its finalization is beyond the remit of this consultancy.

Methodology

The deliverables should help Country Offices’ decision-making in terms of support to education at post-primary levels. They should summarise, updating them if necessary, existing evidence reviews, identifying critical dimensions and trends. They will assess the strength of the evidence base for key policy and program strategies. UNICEF case studies will be used to illustrate how these have been implemented. The guidance will identify existing tools that can support country offices to further their analysis and planning (e.g. MoRES[2], OOSCI, Education Sector Analysis, conflict analysis). The evidence and case studies should be designed in a format suited to the needs of UNICEF Country Office staff. This will require a synthesis of the evidence reviews in to short, easy to read briefs or modules that can be used to inform programming.

A highly "collaborative approach" should be utilised with inputs from Education Section, cross-cutting sections at HQ and Regional Offices. The Education Section will facilitate this consultation through existing networks. The findings of the "evidence reviews should be shared with UNICEF staff*"to facilitate a discussion on the areas at post primary where UNICEF should ‘lead’ and where we should ‘support’. This will inform the final synthesis of evidence, as well as recommendations, contained in the modules.

The modules should also include or provide links to practical tools on how to support programming efforts post primary, including key principles and effective programming approaches[3], with a gender and equity perspective.

Deliverables

The package will be submitted in English and will include:

Meta-reviewof literature (by end September)

  • Making use of existing literature reviews, synthesize and present findings against each of the three module, including gaps in evidence. Use the UNICEF internal analytical paper on secondary and Girls’ Secondary Education Game Plan to frame the presentation.

Modules (by January)

  • Draft and final modules presenting possible activities/interventions, related evidence, tools and case studies to inform strategies to support improved equity and learning outcomes for adolescent boys and girls post primary. To include a succinct executive summary.

Guidance Paper (by Jan)

  • Summary of key messages from each module to inform decision making at Regional and Country Office level.

Power point presentation (by Feb)

  • Visual presentation summarizing each module for use in dissemination (15 slides max per module) and/or other formats as appropriate.

[1] Gender Programmatic Review tool (2016 updated), Programme Strategy Note Guidance (2015), Girls’ Education Review tool (draft), Situational Analysis Guidance etc.

[2] UNICEF programs are informed by MoRES (Monitoring Results for Equity Systems) – a planning, programming and monitoring approach developed to address and track factors that constrain results for the most marginalized children.

[3] i.e. refer to the Second Decade Programme Guidance (2016) for an example of principles of adolescent programming.


How to apply:

Please apply to

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=496447

Applications must include:

  • Cover letter,

  • CV, and

  • P-11 form[1]

  • Sample of written work where applicant the lead/primary author (approx. 5-10 pages)

  • Indicate where you heard about this advertisement

Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.

[1] P 11 form can be downloaded from our website athttp://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/Personal_History_P11.doc


Timor-Leste: Chief of Party, Tourism Policy Advisor, Public-Private Partnership Advisor, Short-Term Advisor

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Organization: The Asia Foundation
Country: Timor-Leste
Closing date: 30 Jun 2016

Timor-Leste Tourism Capacity Building

The Asia Foundation, a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia, is seeking a Chief of Party and qualified long- and short-term advisors in the area of tourism development for an upcoming project in Timor-Leste.

These positions are contingent on funding from USAID.

Chief of Party

  • Chief of Party candidates must have an advanced degree in international development, social science, public policy, business, or another relevant field of study.
  • A minimum of five years of experience as a Chief of Party or Project Director on a tourism development, institutional strengthening, economic reform, or private sector development project.
  • Minimum of ten years of experience managing large, complex donor-funded projects; USG or especially USAID experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated capabilities in high-level strategic visioning and leadership, and experience in working effectively with senior government officials/agencies, civil society, USAID, local and national government authorities, the private sector, or other development partners and donors.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing research initiatives and drawing on research to facilitate the development and implementation of evidence-based policies.
  • Proven technical and managerial experience and skills, preferably in Timor-Leste and/or Southeast Asia/the Pacific.
  • Demonstrated leadership and administrative skills in program management, including managing budgets and personnel, motivating and supervising team efforts, and leading and supervising multi- cultural and multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Proven effectiveness in relationships with counterparts, partners, and clients is required.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Strong preference to candidates with specific experience and expertise in the tourism sector including but not limited to:

  • the development and management of public-private partnerships;

  • working with counterparts within government tourism ministries on strengthening of institutional capacity; and

  • engaging with communities on both eco- and community-based tourism initiatives.

  • Knowledge or experience of the tourism sector in Timor-Leste is strongly preferred.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills in English required.

  • Tetum, Portuguese, or Bahasa Indonesia language capacity preferred.

Tourism Policy Advisor (Long Term)

  • Experience working with government institutions in producing policies, supporting legislation, providing guidance, and addressing policy reforms in the tourism sector and experience in the areas of tourism investment and finance. Advisor will need in-depth experience related to the policy and governance frameworks needed for success.
  • Knowledge and experience of the political, social, and environmental issues related to tourism development, particularly in Timor-Leste and/or Southeast Asia.
  • Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.
  • A minimum of five years of demonstrated experience working with government, civil society, and the private sector, preferably in Timor-Leste.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.
  • Experience working in Timor-Leste and/or Southeast Asia preferred.
  • Knowledge or experience in tourism sector in Timor-Leste preferred.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in English; proficiency in Tetum or Portuguese.

Public-Private Partnership Advisor (Long Term)

  • Proven experience and track record in identifying, developing, and sustaining potential public-private partnerships in the tourism sector; and strong ability to collaborate effectively with private sector, government entities, international donors, and other US government partners.
  • Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.
  • Minimum of five years of demonstrated experience on tourism initiatives, preferably in Timor-Leste and/or Southeast Asia.
  • A minimum of five years of demonstrated experience working with government, civil society, and the private sector, preferably in Timor-Leste.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.
  • Experience working in Timor-Leste and/or Southeast Asia preferred.
  • Knowledge or experience in tourism sector in Timor-Leste preferred.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in English; proficiency in Tetum or Portuguese.

Short-Term Advisors—The Asia Foundation is also looking for short-term advisors with expertise in the following areas: tourism promotion; hospitality/tourism workforce development; transportation; eco-tourism; agri-tourism; historical tourism; cultural and community-based tourism; adventure tourism; and tourism financing and investment.

Essential Skills

All candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of value systems, traditions, social norms, and practices of different cultures and religions. Excellent consulting skills will be required including: communication, both oral and written, consensus building, and team facilitation, all with an emphasis on results and cultural sensitivity.


How to apply:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and CV by June 30, 2016 to psds.consultants@asiafoundation.org with the position listed in the subject line. The Asia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls, please.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: UK - CONSULTANT FOR THE EVALUATION OF PPA CONSORTIUM PERFORMANCE AND IMPACT

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Organization: Restless Development
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 26 Jun 2016

Restless Development on behalf of the consortium seeks qualified individual(s), group(s) or a company to carry out an evaluation of its PPA performance and impact over the past five years (2011-2016).

The PPA Consortium is keen to understand the progress and achievement towards the outcomes of its work across different programmatic approaches across different geographical locations as well as the strengthened capacity in monitoring and evaluation systems. Vitally, the consortium seeks to explicitly assess:

  1. Outcomes (as defined logframe indicators) and our overall impact;
  2. Additionality of Consortium approach (the significance and value of joint work and
    shared learning; institutional strengthening and cross-agency impact);
  3. Strategic/Flexible Funding (specific to this type of grant) and how well the Consortium
    leveraged these funds for strategic impact and internal transformation, aligned to
    value for money principles.

We propose a multi-country evaluation against PPA outcome indicators. The proposed evaluation aims to externally verify our achievements and performance against all relevant outcome indicators from the PPA Logframe and to form an evidenced narrative around the added value that the consortium has had in achieving these outcomes. The assessment should also inform us of performance assessment criteria currently used in DFID’s evaluation strategy for the PPA.

(For more details please visit us : http://restlessdevelopment.org/uk-consultant-ppa-evaluation)


How to apply:

Expressions of interest

Those parties interested please submit a bid to Restless Development through the e-mail address below, stating clearly the email, Skype address and phone number of the principle person we should contact.

Bids must include the following:

  • Outline of evaluation framework, including proposed evaluation methods, description of data collection instruments and procedures, information sources and procedures of analysing data;
  • A note on how your proposal would seek to actively incorporate child- and youth-friendly methodologies and child- and youth-participation;
  • Proposed evaluation budget. This should be in Pounds Sterling and inclusive of all fees (including VAT) and expenses and not exceeding £30,000 GBP;
  • An additional amount up to £5,000 GBP will be available for expenses directly incurred for field visits in line with Restless Development’s travel and accommodation policies;
  • An example of a strong published report (in English) produced by the lead consultant(s);
  • CVs and evidence of evaluation experience for each proposed team member.

To inform expressions of interests and bid proposals please read the Consortium’s Mid-Term Independent Progress Review[ (2014).](http://)

Proposals must be submitted by midnight on Sunday, 26th June 2016.

Shortlisted consultants will be interviewed w/c 4th July 2016 with a decision made shortly after.

Start date is anticipated as Monday 11th July 2016 (although negotiable for the right candidate).

Please state ‘Restless Development PPA Evaluation’ in the email title of all correspondence.

Please email submissions to Carron Basu Ray, Head of Programme Development at: carron@restlessdevelopment.org

(For more details please visit us : http://restlessdevelopment.org/uk-consultant-ppa-evaluation)

Cambodia: Chief of party

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Organization: Chemonics
Country: Cambodia
Closing date: 08 Jul 2016

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated USAID Feed the Future Cambodia Horticulture Program. This five-year program will increase sustainable economic opportunities within a market-based and inclusive horticulture value chain in Cambodia. The program aims to accomplish this by enhancing the capacity for market participation among producers, agribusinesses, and other value chain actors, leading to sustainable increases in the productivity and incomes of smallholder and commercial farmers, including women and youth; improving the commercial horticulture market system by building linkages among value chain actors, facilitating market information flow, and creating market incentives for private sector engagement; and improving inclusive governance and enabling environment for market-driven agricultural growth by strengthening capacity of and engagement among public, private, and civil society stakeholders. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide overall strategic, technical, and managerial leadership for all components of the program
  • Supervise program activities, including the management of personnel and subcontractors
  • Ensure close coordination with and leverage other relevant initiatives of USAID, the government, the private sector, and other donors
  • Oversee and be responsible for the financial and administrative compliance of the project including supervision, support, and direction of managerial and technical staff
  • Interact directly and on a regular basis with USAID to coordinate program direction to ensure strategic alignment, collaborative learning, and adaptation
  • Oversee project staff, finance, and other resources
  • Ensure quality and timely delivery of contract activities and deliverables

Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in agribusiness, agricultural science, law, economics, or business administration
  • Eight years of professional experience in managing projects in agriculture market development, private sector engagement, economic growth, and investment
  • Professional experience in South or Southeast Asia preferred
  • Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders, including private sector, government, academia, and civil society preferred
  • Knowledge of the Cambodian social, political, and economic contexts preferred
  • Prior chief of party experience preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  • Fluency in English

How to apply:

Please submit CV and cover letter to CambodiaFTFRecruit@Chemonics.com by July 8, 2016. Please include “chief of party” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

​​In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only “chief of party-Cambodia” in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.​​

Nigeria: Director of Conflict Management Programs - Nigeria

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Organization: Mercy Corps
Country: Nigeria
Closing date: 17 Jul 2016

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

Mercy Corps works in fragile and conflict-affected environments to build secure, productive, and just communities. We believe that transitional environments – countries affected by civil wars, economic and political crisis, or natural disasters – offer tremendous opportunities for positive change. Since the late 1990s, Mercy Corps has managed over 100 peacebuilding projects in over 30 countries and regions, making Mercy Corps a leader in the field. We currently implement 34 peacebuilding programs in some of the world's toughest places. In Nigeria, Mercy Corps is currently implementing a UKAID-funded program called Conciliation in Nigeria through Community-Based Conflict Management and Cooperative Use of Resources (CONCUR), the GHR Foundation-funded Inter-religious Peacebuilding in Northern Nigerian (IPNN) program, the USAID-funded Engaging Communities for Peace in Nigeria (ECPN) and the Ford foundation-funded Future of Youth in Norther Nigeria. Mercy Corps is actively engaged in program design for the Northeast, including countering violent extremism and community peacebuilding. Mercy Corps also provides technical assistance in conflict sensitivity to programs around Nigeria and leads coordination bodies aimed at reducing conflict across Nigeria's diverse regions.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Conflict Management Programs will provide leadership and strategic vision for Mercy Corps' portfolio of conflict management programs in Nigeria. S/he will work with the Country Director to pursue new programming opportunities and will serve as a liaison to external bodies, including donors and other organizations, in the area of conflict mitigation. The Director will also raise the profile of Mercy Corps Nigeria conflict programming through increased communications and dissemination of research and lessons around peacebuilding, governance, and economic development. S/he will lead the technical direction of conflict programming and will be responsible for the successful implementation of conflict management initiatives, providing overall management and supervisory guidance for current and future conflict programming. S/he will ensure effective coordination and information management across various conflict programs and will work to integrate best practices in conflict sensitivity across Mercy Corps Nigeria.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

New Initiatives

  • In coordination with the Country Director and other relevant personnel and counterparts, identify new initiatives that foster and/ or improve the strategic objectives of the country office, whether utilizing existing resources or requiring program/ project development.
  • Lead development of identified new initiatives.
  • Actively pursue applications of Mercy Corps program models to emerging conflict environments in Nigeria and integrate conflict programming into other Mercy Corps initiatives.
  • Develop and implement donor engagement strategies to strategically position Mercy Corps Nigeria to expand activities into new geographical and programmatic areas, and with new donors.

Communication and Representation

  • Represent Mercy Corps at government, donor, NGO and other relevant events in the field, in close coordination with the Country Director.
  • Serve as leader in coordination groups across conflict management programs in the country and provide thought leadership external to Mercy Corps.
  • Coordinate activities with consortium partners, sub-grantees, local government and other implementers, as well as with other Mercy Corps programs.

  • Promote MCN conflict management programs within the agency, through communication about program successes with Headquarters and other country offices.

Technical Leadership and Strategy

  • Improve quality of conflict management programs through innovation, active pursuit of lessons learned, adaptability to changing dynamics, and integration of related programming for increased impact.
  • As a strategic leader, actively participate in management meetings and country-wide strategy sessions.
  • Design and pursue research initiatives designed to increase the evidence base around Mercy Corps conflict programming, integrated peacebuilding and development, countering violent extremism, and other related areas.
  • Liaise with other entities conducting related research to ensure coordination of efforts.
  • Provide technical assistance in the areas of conflict sensitivity and Do No Harm to other MCN programs.
  • Strengthen linkages with other internal agency units to drive forward quality and innovation of MCN conflict management programming.

Program Management

  • Provide leadership and strategic vision in all aspects of program implementation, development and management.
  • Ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities and partners, and aligned with Mercy Corps principles, values and strategic plan.
  • Monitor adherence to grant agreement, Mercy Corps policies and procedures and relevant external rules and regulations.
  • Oversee performance of relevant consortium partners and sub-grantees.
  • Conduct frequent field visits to all project sites and ensure quality program implementation.

Staff Management, Professional Development and Team building:

  • Create a work atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development of excellent personnel at all levels.
  • Implement, and ensure all staff are effectively using, the performance planning and management system, establishing performance expectations and regularly providing constructive feedback.
  • Promote accountability by conducting staff annual performance reviews with direct supervisees, and ensuring that supervisory staff do the same.
  • Contribute to country team-building efforts, and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.

Organizational Learning: As part of Mercy Corps' agency-wide Organizational Learning Initiative, all team members are responsible for spending 5% of their work time in formal and/or non-formal professional learning activities.

Accountability to Beneficiaries:

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our participants and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Conflict Management Program Staff (direct supervision of 6 team managers/advisors; overall conflict team strengths: 14 team members.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Country Director, Nigeria

WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Mercy Corps Operations and Finance teams, other Program Managers/Directors, Regional Director, and counterparts in neighboring MC country offices. The Director works directly with relevant Mercy Corps headquarters units as necessary, including Mercy Corps' global Conflict Management and Governance teams, Economic and Market Development team and various administrative/financial units.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

  • MA/S or equivalent in social science, management, international development or other relevant field.
  • Eight+ years of international development experience including at least three years in a management position.
  • At least three years of experience living and working in developing countries, particularly in conflict-affected areas.
  • Strong understanding of various donor compliance issues.
  • Experience in proposal development and identification of new initiatives.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills in English, including report development, writing, editing, and presentations.
  • Strong management skills and experience managing multiple personnel, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues.
  • Experience managing programs in conflict management and peacebuilding, with additional experience in governance and/or economic development programs preferred
  • Experience in designing and/or implementing stabilization and countering violent extremism activities strongly preferred
  • Experience with program development with DFID, USAID and major foundations preferred
  • Understanding of the current political, economic, cultural and historical context of Nigeria, or West Africa.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

The successful Director of Conflict Management Programs will combine experience in maintaining donor and partner relationships and exceptional management skills. S/he will have an outstanding ability to develop, implement and manage innovative programs within the current and future program structure of Mercy Corps in the region. S/he will also have proven experience with cross-cultural team and capacity building, individual staff development, and strong mentoring skills. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision are essential. The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.

LIVING /ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position will be based in Abuja with up to 40% travel, primarily to program locations within the Middle Belt and Northeast and other conflict-affected states, where security is at times high-risk. Security in Abuja is generally good, although there are times when security is an issue. Housing, health care, water, electricity and consumer goods are all reasonably accessible and there are good international and domestic travel options from Abuja Airport.

Abuja is an accompanied location suitable for spouse/partner and/or dependents. This position is eligible for R&R.

Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps' policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues. Apply Here PI94621596


How to apply:

Apply Here

Greece: Logistics Coordinator

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Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Greece
Closing date: 30 Jun 2016

PROGRAM BACKGROUND
International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance. International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Position Summary& Responsibilities:

International Medical Corps Hellas has been implementing primary health care services, protection, SGBV, PSS and WASH programming in Greece since 2015 supporting the needs of refugees and migrants.

JOB SUMMARY

Working under the direct supervision of the Country Director the Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for, and accountable for, the delivery of all logistics related activities in accordance with International Medical Corps Logistics policies and procedures. In support of the Greece Refugee and Migrant Response. With particular challenges identified as working in a complex spending environment with Greece’s stringent capital control system in place, a newly hired but extremely motivated logistics team, establishing a third field office in a new AOR, and capacity building a senior national counterpart.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

LogisticsOperations

• Provide the technical oversight, input and supervision to coordinate the staff support to, delivery of, and implementation of, all logistics support systems according to I International Medical Corps Logistics policies and procedures.

• Provide planning support and advice to those making a procurement request, then process and manage the procurement process (either locally or internationally) in accordance with International Medical Corps policies and procedures, in a transparent, accountable, efficient and cost effective manner.

• Ensure that local market surveys are regularly carried out, to ensure a full knowledge of the availability and price of local items. Ensure that all procurements are tracked and recorded to identify items that should be part of a pre­ approved tender process, and ensure that open and free competition for procurements is adhered to.

• Actively engage with freight forwarding agencies, freight handling/clearance agents, and local Customs, to ensure that cargo is managed at all points of the supply chain, and that all tracking and reporting deadlines are met.

• Proactively coordinate and direct the management and tracking of all medical supplies, equipment, materiel and food in transit, through its receipt, storage, and onward distribution to include the locating and negotiating contracting for storage/warehousing that is secure, well­maintained, and meets health and safe working practice requirements.

• Capture pipeline information, and coordinate the management of the supply chain ensuring that Program staff are well­informed and well­prepared for incoming goods and materiel. Ensure timely reporting on stock status, to help Program staff with planning of stock replenishment and that tracking through to end­user has occurred. And/or advise and support Program staff to verify that distribution has occurred according to the intentions and plans of the donors, International Medical Corps, and project partners.

• Supervise and coordinate all matters logistics relating to transport and fuel management, to ensure that vehicles are insured, asset managed correctly, being driven safely, maintained appropriately, damages are reported, and ensure that vehicles internal equipment (tools, comms etc.) are complete and serviceable; and that usage of fuel is correctly supervised, and logged and recorded. Liaise with security personnel on security­related transport issues, such as booking in/out, satcomms, radios etc.

• Supervise and coordinate all matters logistics regarding satellite communications and radio communications to ensure that equipment are insured, asset managed diligently, operated in the most cost efficient manner, and maintained appropriately.

• Capture, plan and regularly update preparedness reporting for the logistic systems in place at your mission to include a current Logistic Concept of Operations. Plan to ensure that logistic systems are robust and flexible enough to cope if a crisis occurs by making thorough assessments of airports, transport available, warehousing, access routes, fuel availability, field communications issues, staffing challenges, training required etc. Raising issues though senior management as required.

• Maintain accurate filing systems, with documented and supported records of action for audit purposes, and submit weekly and monthly logistics reports to the in­country management team, and Global Logistics pursuant with International Medical Corps policies and procedures.

• Be flexible and manage your time accordingly, to be prepared to tackle other tasks commensurate with your role, and level of experience, at short notice.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with International Medical Corps policies and procedures, donor regulations and local laws.

• Ensure that the procurement and disposal of commodities, especially those subject to US Export Compliance regulations, are in line with applicable licenses and are properly documented.

• Ensure that vendor eligibility screening is carried out in a timely fashion, updated regularly, and, recorded appropriately.

Human Resources

• Manage all staff within logistics department with integrity and foresight, and in accordance with HR procedures and policies to ensure that they maintain the highest standards of accountability and professionalism.

• Make frequent site visits to where staff supervised by you are working, to ensure that the appropriate care and support is being offered. Ensure that your reports are evaluated regularly, trained and/or mentored in a structured accountable manner, and written records of such are retained.

• Oversee the recruitment, selection and performance of logistics staff, as required.

Training/Capacity Building

• Advocate and plan for professional development for national staff

• Identify and capacity build national counterpart

• Determine training needs for staff supervised by you

• Coordinate the delivery of training for national staff to increase their responsibilities in order to build capacity, and ensure sustainability of programs

Working Relationships

• Proactively engage with the Country Director and key staff (Program, Finance, Medical, WASH, GBV) on all matters logistic to ensure that programmatic and project planning incorporates sufficient funding for logistical staff and logistical support mechanisms.

• Proactively engage on a regular basis with regional IMC logistics teams, and logistics coordinators from other organizations to ensure appropriate links for interagency logistics coordination.

• Proactively engage with donors, local government, project partners, UN agencies and other non­governmental organizations in order to plan, organize, and schedule distribution of goods and materiel as, well as to ensure adequate information sharing, address common concerns/problems and seek solutions.

Representation

• Represent IMC in a positive and professional manner contributing to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of IMC’s mandate, ethics, values and stand­point with regard to other actors

Security

• Ensure the application of, and compliance with, security protocols and policies of you and your supervised staff.

• Other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Compliance & Ethics

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Skills & Requirements:

  • Evidence of practical experience in logistics management within the field of supply chain management (procurement, tendering, contracting, clearance, transport, warehousing, etc.) fleet management and asset management, distribution support or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Proven record of experience of the management of logistics at a coordination level.

  • Evidence of 5 to 6 field deployments; 3 to 4 humanitarian emergency deployments and 4 to 5 international deployments; minimum 6 weeks in length.

  • Experience with donor specific procedures.

  • It is desirable that experience is supported by study by academic study, such as completion of the Certification in Humanitarian Logistics.

  • Prior experience of logistics software solutions (desired).

  • Experience of the management of budgets and the ability to prepare timely, complete and accurate reports.

  • Evidence of the ability to plan for, and conduct training in all areas of logistics for national and international staff (suitable to staff knowledge level).

  • The commitment and demonstrated skills to build national staff capacity in the areas of logistics management, supervision and monitoring

  • Strong organizational and problem­solving skills with analytic approach

  • Strong interpersonal, management and leadership skills

  • Ability to integrate and work well within multiethnic and multicultural teams

  • Ability to work in harsh conditions, often in remote areas

  • Ability to work in participatory manner with staff to assess needs, implement and monitor activities

  • Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organization skills

  • Valid driving license

  • Proficiency with MS Word and Excel (minimum requirement).

  • Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret, technical and non-technical in the English language

  • Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions.

  • Ability to speak Greek an advantage

  • Must be able to travel within Greece and be flexible with programme base

  • Must be able to work in austere environments and lift, minimum, 45 pounds.

Must be eligible to work in Greece. Greek national professionals encouraged to apply.

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.


How to apply:

To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page at http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx

Search for key word “16-340” to apply online.

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