CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: GOAL
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 05 Dec 2014

General Description of the Program

The 2014 Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak is the largest in history and the first in West Africa. It is affecting multiple countries in the region, most severely Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone – countries with widespread and intense EVD transmission and some of the weakest health systems in the world. Liberia initially struggled to contain the epidemic due to fragilities across the health system, exacerbated by the unprecedented number of healthcare worker infections and deaths. WHO’s Ebola Response Roadmap called for a massively scaled and coordinated international response to support affected and at-risk countries in intensifying response activities and strengthening national capacities. Through consultation with multiple actors GOAL and WAHA propose to take on the management of a planned ETU and Transit Centre as well as operating a county EVD referral system.

General Description of the Role

The GOAL Country Director (CD) takes overall responsibility for the planning, management and appropriate development of GOAL’s work in-country. The CD is responsible for ensuring that GOAL’s work contributes effectively and efficiently towards meeting the short, medium and long term needs of the poorest of the poor, within the framework of GOAL’s organisational and regional objectives, in a co-ordinated manner and in accordance with GOAL’s guidelines and principles. The CD must ensure that there are regular and effective communications within the country team, with GOAL’s partners and with GOAL Dublin. The CD has ultimate responsibility for all issues of security. The position is based in Monrovia with regular visits to field sites.

Key Duties:

Programmes

• The Country Director is responsible for ensuring that all programme activities are planned, resourced, implemented, monitored and evaluated in a timely manner, to ensure that they are appropriate, necessary, cost effective, targeted, sustainable and in keeping with GOAL’s mission and philosophy.
• The County Director will work closely with the relevant members of the Senior Management Team on all aspects related to programmes.
• The Country Director must ensure that GOAL programmes and supported programmes meet the highest national and international standards, and comply with codes of conduct and agreements to which GOAL is a signatory.
• The Country Director must provide ongoing review and development of overall country strategy, and of individual programme objectives. They must undertake, with the Senior Management Team, continuous review, monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness, impact and direction of each programme.
• The Country Director will review all programme proposals before their submission to donors and ensure that all proposals and reports are submitted to GOAL Dublin and approved prior to submission to donors.
• Any other duties as assigned by GOAL.

Partnership

• The Country Director is responsible for ensuring a close and positive working relationship with GOAL’s implementing partners.
• The Country Director is responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of a robust Monitoring and Evaluation system to oversee and analyse the performance of GOAL’s implementing partners.
• The Country Director is responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of a robust monitoring system to oversee partner agency’s compliance with relevant GOAL and donor rules and regulations.

Donors

• The Country Director is the principal point of contact with the in-country donors.
• The responsibility for securing adequate funds to support GOAL incountry programmes is shared between the Country Director and GOAL Dublin; it is the responsibility of the Country Director to secure programme funding from donors in-country where possible.
• The Country Director must be familiar with all relevant donors present in-country and is responsible for developing GOAL’s working relationship and maintaining its reputation with them.
• The Country Director is responsible for liaising with donors regarding all matters related to programmes; including facilitating visits to GOAL programme sites.
• The Country Director should be familiar with the legal requirements of the donors providing support to GOAL’s programmes as well as donor country strategies.
• The Country Director is responsible for ensuring that the country team conducts regular Grant Management Meetings to ensure that projects progress in a timely manner, meeting set targets within the proposed budget.

Financial Accountability

• The Country Director has ultimate accountability for all financial matters in the field and must review and approve the monthly management accounts.
• The County Director will work closely with the Financial Controller on all aspects related to finance.
• The Country Director must ensure adherence to the financial guidelines as per the GOAL Dublin Financial Manual.
• The Country Director must ensure that comprehensive and timely reports are produced in accordance with schedules agreed by GOAL HQ.
• The Country Director must ensure that donor financial reports are submitted in accordance with specific donor requirements.
• The Country Director has responsibility to inform Head Office of budgetary overspends or underspends as they affect programmes and plan appropriate interventions. As such, the Country Director should ensure that Budget Monitoring Tools are produced by Finance on a monthly basis and reviewed by Programmes and Operations.

Personnel

• The Country Director is responsible for the health and welfare of staff including expatriate and local personnel and is empowered to use all available resources to promote their development in line with GOAL policy.
• The responsibility for securing adequate qualified international staff to support GOAL Liberian programmes is shared between the Country Director and GOAL Dublin.
• The Country Director must ensure that the policies and guidelines as laid down in the GOAL Personnel Manual are adhered to by all staff.
• The Country Director, with programme staff, is to ensure that all staff responsibilities are defined and understood. This includes the provision of clearly defined job descriptions and up to date contracts. GOAL Dublin must be provided with all copies of job descriptions / contracts and contract extensions related to expatriate staff.
• The Country Director has overall responsibility for the preparation and implementation of in-country personnel policies in line with overall GOAL and government policy. The Country Director must ensure that all local staff contracts must:

a) Respect local labour laws.

b) Be consistent with GOAL policy.

• The Country Director must ensure that all incidents/warnings etc. relating to personnel are clearly documented, and signed by the relevant parties.
• The Country Director must ensure that there are procedures in place to support and encourage appropriate personal and professional development of staff within the context of the organisation’s objectives.
• The Country Director is responsible for ensuring staff receive the necessary support and supervision they require. This includes the provision of training for staff in tasks such as project proposal preparation; report writing etc.
• The Country Director has the mandate to recommend repatriation of any international staff member in line with the GOAL personnel policy.
• The Country Director must ensure that ongoing informal review/evaluation of staff performance, and formal written evaluation of each of the international staff is prepared on a six monthly basis, and sent to GOAL Dublin in confidence.

Resource Management/Logistics

• It is the responsibility of the Country Director to ensure that all available and appropriate resources are accessible in their country of assignment.
• The Country Director must ensure that the policies and guidelines as laid down in the GOAL Logistics Manual are adhered to by all.
• The Country Director must ensure that the reporting requirements outlined in the GOAL Logistics Manual are fulfilled in a timely fashion.
• The Country Director must ensure that there are appropriate systems in place for the effective utilisation and management of finance, personnel, supplies, transport, capital assets etc.

Safety and Security

• It is the responsibility of the Country Director to be fully informed regarding the political and security environment within their country of assignment, and for ensuring that all reasonable measures are taken to minimise / mitigate the safety and security risks faced by the programmes and programme staff.
• The Country Director is accountable for the overall safety and security of staff and for ensuring there is a culture of security within the organisation.
• The Country Director must inform GOAL Dublin (through agreed communications protocols) immediately in the event of a security incident relating to GOAL staff, assets or programmes. Regular updates and communications on security must be shared with the RSA and GOAL Dublin as per agreed reports and protocols and as requested.
• The Country Director is accountable for ensuring that the policies and guidelines, as laid down in the GOAL Safety and Security Manual and the site specific security guidelines, are adhered to by all staff at all times.
• The Country Director is responsible for ensuring staff have access to the appropriate resources and training to enable them to understand and adhere to staff security guidelines.
• The Country Director is accountable for ensuring that policies and guidelines related to safety and security are reviewed periodically and revised to reflect relevant changes in the operating environment.
• The Country Director must work closely with the Regional Security Advisor when assessing the country security context and dealing with any potential threats to GOAL programmes or staff.

Representation/Visibility

• The Country Director has the responsibility and mandate to represent GOAL within their country of assignment, including Media and visibility.
• The Country Director must ensure that there is appropriate liaison and negotiation with the relevant Government partners, regional and local authorities; donors, local agencies etc. at all levels of project implementation.
• The Country Director has sole responsibility for dealing with the media / press in-country. All (political) statements to be issued, and/or policy positions, must be approved by GOAL Dublin
• The Country Director has the responsibility to provide feedback to Dublin on the possible implications on programme and staff security, of any comments or statements being prepared by GOAL Dublin.
• The Country Director is also responsible for ensuring that the visibility of GOAL is promoted appropriately at field level.

Information Management

• All Country Directors must be fully informed regarding the political, security and humanitarian conditions within their country of assignment.
• It is the responsibility of the Country Director to be fully informed regarding the humanitarian and relief and development perspective in their country of operation.
• Appropriate information should be collected, collated, analysed and forwarded to the GOAL Dublin office on a regular basis.
• The Country Director must ensure that there are regular effective communications within the country programme and with GOAL Dublin. This includes the submission of weekly and monthly reports to GOAL Dublin.
• The Country Director must ensure that GOAL complies with all the relevant legal requirements of the country

Requirements (Person Specification):

• 5+ years of previous overseas management experience in humanitarian assistance programmes in complex emergency situations.
• Experience of working with partners.
• Experience of staff management.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Experience in liaising with government officials and a variety of donors.
• A willingness to regularly travel to programme sites.
• Experience in proposal and report writing with a proven ability to secure donor funding.
• Budgetary control and financial management skills.
• To be familiar with and abide by the NGO Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid code and Sphere Minimum Standards.

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.

How to apply:

To apply for this position please visit the GOAL website
http://www.candidatemanager.net/cm/Micro/JobDetails.aspx?&mid=YGTYD&sid=BEVGTAZ&jid=UFCXCXEVEV&site=Goal

Organization: IMA World Health
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 19 Dec 2014

The Maternal Child Health Advisor will be responsible for leading the integrated effort to reduce maternal child morbidity rates keeping with pursuing the National goals. The program will look to reduce malaria-related morbidity and mortality in up to four provinces in Zambia with a higher malaria burden. The program will aim to increase the coverage and use of life saving malaria prevention and case management interventions in support of the National Malaria Strategic Plan and the National Malaria Control Program.

Duties:

• Provide advice on how proposed MCH interventions might impact on meeting the MCH morbidity targets
• Work with provincial and district governments on options to improve MNH organizational structures
• Assess and identify appropriate interventions to improve the distribution and performance of MNH service providers / workforce
• Identify and ensure appropriate support provided to demand side interventions to strengthen community participation in MNH services
• Provide training, guidelines and mentoring support to provincial and district MNH technical teams
• Contribute to the medium term MNH action plans and expenditure frameworks
• Communicate with relevant district and community level policy makers and senior officials about MNH programs and related sector reform policy issues, as well as participate in program coordination meetings with government and other donors at the local level
• Participate in donor harmonization dialogue as required
• Liaise and coordinate with other technical advisors on all levels of planning and implementation

The position requires a competent and experienced person with the following attributes:

• Medical degree is a necessary qualification; post-graduate qualifications in maternal and neonatal health, malaria and/or public health
• Substantial experience in maternal and neonatal health, particularly in areas of policy, management and organizational structure
• Experience in providing technical assistance to health service managers in a developing country context
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

How to apply:

Please send all responses to the following email address: douglasbennink@imaworldhealth.org

Organization: CTG Global
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 10 Dec 2014

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to careers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_652” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to careers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_652” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Organization: COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 09 Dec 2014

TITRE DU POSTE: COORDINATEUR/COORDINATRICE REGIONAL/E , RDC

Lieu: KATANGA, NORD KIVU, PROVINCE ORIENTALE, RDCongo + missions sur le terrain

Durée: 12 mois renouvelables

Départ : ASAP

Bailleurs différents

COOPI dans le pays :

La première intervention de COOPI en République Démocratique du Congo (ex-Zaïre) remonte aux années 70 et l’action s’est principalement située dans le Kivu pendant de nombreuses années. Suite aux changements dans le pays et aux problématiques créées, les activités de COOPI se sont déplacées dans les régions de conflits afin de mettre en œuvre des programmes d’aide d’urgence aux populations déplacées et victimes de la guerre. En raison de l’évolution du contexte général en cours dans certaines provinces du pays, COOPI s’est aussi engagée dans la gestion de projets pluriannuels afin d’assurer une phase de transition de l’urgence au développement dans différents domaines, afin de garantir un développement harmonieux et durable.

Description du poste

Le/La COORDINATEUR/TRICE de zone assure la coordination et la gestion et le contrôle de tous les activités de COOPI dans la/les provinces de sa compétence, du staff expatrié et local. Il/elle est également responsable du développement de la présence de COOPI dans sa région de compétence. Les secteurs d’intervention sont principalement la protection, la santé-nutrition, la sécurité alimentaire, le wash.

Il/elle réfère au Chef de Mission, COOPI RDC.

Régions de présence: actuellement COOPI est présente dans la Province Orientale, le Maniema, le Sud Kivu et Nord Kivu, le Katanga, la Province de Kinshasa. La Coordination Nationale est basée à Kinshasa capitale.

Principaux bailleurs : Commission Européenne, UNICEF, Banque Mondiale, USAID, ECHO, Pooled Fund (OCHA/UNDP), FAO, PAM, UNHCR, CPI, Coopération Française, DFID.

Descrizione e requisiti

T**ermes de référence**

Le/la Coordinateur/trice Régionale est responsable de la gestion de la mission de COOPI dans les Provinces de sa compétence sous ses différents aspects: personnel, logistique, planification, suivi des projets et respect des procédures. Il/elle représente COOPI face aux bailleurs, aux institutions, ONG, agences gouvernementales locales et internationales. Il/elle assure la bonne mise en œuvre des projets et le respect des procédures établies par COOPI et les bailleurs. Il/elle collabore à la définition de la stratégie pays et des priorités d’intervention. Il/elle est responsable de la gestion des expatriés et du staff national, en coordination avec le Chef de Mission, de leur sécurité, et du résultat de tous les projets, y compris la gestion financière et la logistique.

Description des taches :

Sous la supervision et en coordination avec le Chef de Mission :

Représentation :

• Représenter l’organisation à tous les niveaux vis-à-vis des bailleurs, partenaires et autorités locales
• Superviser la gestion des relations décentralisées avec les autorités locales (éventuelles autorisations, permis, etc.)
• Assurer la transmission au Chef de Mission des éléments pour l’obtention des facilitations/exonérations fiscales vis-à-vis des bailleurs et autorités
• Participer aux réunions des clusters/intrecluster dans le chef de lieu de la/les Provinces
• Participer aux réunions de coordination décentralisées dans la région
• Participer aux réunions de présentation des stratégies/des appels à proposition des bailleurs dans la/les Province/s

Gestion stratégique :

• Collaborer à la préparation du document de stratégie de la mission COOPI en RDC, pour sa zone de compétence et assurer sa pertinence par rapport aux stratégies des bailleurs
• Assurer le positionnement stratégique de COOPI dans la région en contribuant à l’identification, en collaboration avec les Coordinateurs Techniques Nationaux, des opportunités d’intervention et de partenariats dans la région, et en élaborant des fiches synthétiques (notes conceptuelles/propositions de projet) et d’évaluation des risques pour soumission au Chef de Mission
• Analyser les informations concernant les bailleurs dans la Région et préparer des profils bailleurs ; rechercher et transmettre à la Coordination Nationale à Kinshasa les appels à proposition locaux
• Assurer la qualité technique (pertinence, respect des procédures, etc.), la cohérence et viabilité budgétaire des nouvelles propositions de projet à présenter dans la Région et des avenants des projets en cours
• Gérer le budget (planification et suivi) de la mission COOPI dans la région de compétence
• Superviser l’application des procédures COOPI en RDC : règlements et annexes, grilles salariales du personnel national en conformité avec la législation du pays, plans de sécurité, code de conduite, etc. et contribuer à leur mise à jour
• Assurer la bonne gestion de la mission dans la Région moyennant la planification des besoins financiers, logistiques, en ressources humaines et la soumission des propositions au Chef de Mission
• Assurer la consolidation du capital de connaissance à travers le flux d’information, le partage des connaissances et le développement des capacités des ressources humaines en coordination avec le Chef de Mission

Coordination de la gestion des projets :

• Assurer/Veiller à la bonne mise en œuvre générale des projets en cours dans la zone/région, en collaboration avec le Coordonnateur Administratif de zone, les Chefs de projet et les Coordinateurs Techniques, notamment :
• Valider et transmettre les rapports techniques et financiers destinés aux bailleurs à la Coordination Pays, en veillant au respect des procédures et des échéances prévues par les contrats
• Assurer la révision technique (quantitative) des rapports soumis en assurant leur cohérence
• Suivre la bonne mise en œuvre technique des projets, notamment par le soutien au recueil et à la vérification des données de suivi interne des projets (rapports hebdomadaires/mensuels)
• Veiller à la bonne gestion des budgets de chaque projet
• Assurer le respect des procédures COOPI et des bailleurs en matière de gestion de tous les projets dans la Région de compétence
• Superviser et vérifier la gestion et l’archivage de la documentation officielle de chaque projet (en dur et électronique) aussi que sa transmission périodique à la Coordination Pays

Gestion des ressources humaines :

• Planifier les besoins de la Région en staff international et national et sa couverture budgétaire : préparer les termes de références des postes, actualiser les fiches de budget relatives, assurer la formation sur place et le débriefing au niveau local des expatriés, assurer la mise en place des plans de formation du personnel national validés par la Coordination Nationale
• Gérer l’équipe expatriée : superviser l’organisation du travail dans la Région dans le respect des rôles prévus par l’organigramme, superviser l’élaboration et le respect des plans de travail du personnel, organiser les plans de congé pour soumission au Chef de Mission, collaborer au processus d’évaluation au niveau local à partir de l’identification des objectifs
• Récolter et analyser les besoins en formation du staff expatrié et national pour soumission à la Coordination Nationale

Gestion sécurité :

• Assurer l’application des plans de sécurité et leur élaboration et/ou actualisation dans la Région
• Etre le point focal pour la collecte des informations sécuritaires dans la région avec le support du coordinateur logistique de zone
• Le cas échéante, gérer directement les opérations d’évacuation dans la Région, en liaison directe avec le Chef de Mission et le Coordonnateur Logistique Pays

Profil du candidat

• Formation universitaire ou postuniversitaire en économie du développement, gestion, sciences sociales, politiques ou autres profils pertinents, ou mix de formation et expérience équivalente
• Expérience minimum 5 ans dans la gestion de projets dans contextes à sécurité précaire ou post-conflit
• Excellente connaissance du Cycle de projet
• Maîtrise des procédures des principaux bailleurs (Commission Européenne, USAID, UNDP, ECHO etc.)
• Connaissance et expérience dans l’écriture de projets et méthodologie de suivi et évaluation souhaitable
• Excellente connaissance de la langue française indispensable ; bonne connaissance de la langue anglaise souhaitée
• Excellente connaissance du paquet MS Office
• Grand sens de l’organisation, capacité de prise de décisions en autonomie, responsabilité
• Très bonne attitude au problem-solving et polyvalence
• Fort leadership et diplomatie
• Capacité de gestion du stress
• Capacité de travailler dans un environnement multiculturel avec des personnalités très différentes
• Capacité démontrée de travail en équipe

Renseignements pour les candidats avec famille :

• Sécurité: actuellement bonne
• Family station: non
• Etablissements sanitaires : inadéquats/insuffisantes
• Ecoles : non/oui

Autres renseignements :

• Nombre d’expatriés avec qui partager le logement: N/A
• Logement/compound (chambre/toilette): oui

How to apply:

http://www.coopi.org/it/lavoroformazione/offertedilavoro/lavoro/1043/

Organization: Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e. V. (German Agro Action)
Country: Mali
Closing date: 30 Nov 2014

The position is to be filled from January 2015 with an initial contract term running until 30th June 2015. The field location is Bamako. Taking the security situation into account, travel for work within the Timbuktu region will be required.

Through Cash for Work and Cash Transfer measures, the population should be supported to cover their essential daily needs. For the strengthening of economic resilience, small animals (sheep, goats, etc.) will be distributed in the project region for further breeding. In addition, resources such as fishing boats, fishing nets, sewing machines, water pumps, donkey carts, garden tools, etc., will be distributed.

Aims and duties of the position

As Head of Project, you are responsible for the implementation and coordination of the activities of Welthungerhilfe, in accordance with the framework specified as regards content, financing and timescales. The project in question is from the Federal Foreign Office.

Your most important duties:

• Representation of Welthungerhilfe and coordination of the project concept and planned project activities with local decision makers and other aid and development organisations working in the project area
• Technical and administrative planning, supervision and coordination of aid measures
• Documentation of the measures in accordance with the guidelines and standards of Welthungerhilfe and donors (including reports)
• Monitoring, analysis and identification of new measures
• Ensuring the necessary flow of information and transparency of the project work to the general public in the deployment country

As a qualified applicant you will possess the following:

• A university or technical degree or qualification in the fields of emergency aid, agricultural science, nutritional science or other relevant qualification
• Several years of project and management experience in the planning and supervision of emergency aid measures of international (aid) organisations, preferably in crisis regions and ideally also possess experience of working with FFO guidelines
• Solid professional experience within a humanitarian context, in the management of complex aid measures, as well as very good analytical skills for evaluating the humanitarian and security-related situation
• A high level of mental and physical resilience and readiness to travel to areas with volatile local conditions
• Coordination and organisational skills, including ability to work under pressure
• A very good level of written and spoken French and English, good knowledge of German is desirable.

We are offering you the opportunity to work in an exceptionally engaged team with a high level of responsibility. Naturally, our offer also includes comprehensive training.

How to apply:

Please send a covering letter and CV by email, including the reference MLI19614 by 30.11.2014 to Carolin Möllenbeck (recruitment.moellenbeck@welthungerhilfe.de)

Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: Mauritania
Closing date: 07 Dec 2014

L'Organisation Internationale pour les Migrations (OIM) est une organisation intergouvernementale, créée en 1951, qui occupe la position de chef de file sur la scène migratoire. Un des programmes de l’OIM Nouakchott vise à stabiliser les communautés hôtes dans le sud du pays à la frontière avec le Mali, qui on été affecté par les flux des réfugies de Mali. C’est dans le cadre de ce programme que l’OIM Nouakchott cherche deux stagiaires pour joindre l’équipe le 1 février/1 août 2015 respectivement. Les stagiaires seront basé(e)s à l’OIM Nouakchott et travailleront sous la supervision globale de la Chef de Mission et sous la supervision directe de la Chargée du Projet. Ils/elles seront en contact direct avec les bénéficiaires.

I. Taches

Le travail de la/le stagiaire consistera à contribuer à:

· Assister à la rédaction de rapports ou notes d'orientation avec avis de pratiques, leçons apprises et recommandations sur les bonnes pratiques en matière de stabilisation des communautés.

· Assister à la mise en œuvre du dit projet.

· Assister au suivi et évaluation du projet et l’établissement des statistiques.

· Assister à la rédaction des rapports sur l’état d’avancement des activités.

· Participer aux visites de terrain et rédiger des rapports de monitoring.

¨ Effectuer d’autres taches selon les besoins du bureau.

II. Qualifications requises

¨ Diplôme universitaire en Sciences Sociales, Coopération Internationale ou pareil ;

¨ Notions sur la thématique de la migration en général ;

¨ Excellentes qualités de communication ;

¨ Savoir travailler dans un environnement multiculturel ;

¨ Bonnes capacités d’analyse et synthèse ;

¨ Avoir l’esprit d’équipe et être apte à travailler de manière indépendante.

III. Langues

IV. Avoir de très bonnes capacités rédactionnelles en français (langue de travail). Etre à l’aise en anglais. La connaissance des langues nationales est un atout.

How to apply:

Un curriculum ainsi qu’une lettre de motivation doivent être soumise à l’adresse email astrauss@iom.int, indiquant le titre du poste indiqué dans les Termes des références.

Seuls les candidats présélectionnés seront contactés.

Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 09 Dec 2014

I. Position Information

SVN No: SVN/IOMSO/105/2014

Position title : International Project Development Intern

Position grade : Intern

Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya ( IOM Somalia)

Duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension of additional 3 months)

Organizational unit:Migration Health Division

II. Organizational Context and Scope

Since 2008, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in close partnership with the governments, United Nations (UN), and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), has been addressing a range of critical public health issues in Somalia. Under the migration health programme led by Migration Health Division (MHD), IOM has been implementing the programme through more than 20 projects in over 15 project sites throughout Somalia, in order to improve the health conditions of migrants and their affected host communities.

The MHD programme activities in Somalia include: primary healthcare services provision, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention, safe water provision through cost-effective and environmentally-friendly water flocculation technology, hygiene promotion, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention including female genital mutilation (FGM) and early marriage, solar lantern provision, psychosocial support to survivors of GBV, cross-border disease surveillance, fitness-to-travel training for partners for internally displaced persons (IDP) return, technical and coordination capacity building in health and WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) sector, especially among the relevant authorities (Ministries of Health, National AIDS Commissions, Ministries of Water, etc.). IOM also conducts a number of epidemiological studies on water quality, HIV, and GBV. Over the years, IOM has provided life-saving humanitarian assistance to more than 200,000 migrants and their affected communities in Somalia.

III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Under the supervision of Chief of Mission and the technical guidance of Health Programme Coordinator, and in close coordination and consultation with MHD colleagues, Project Development Officers, as well as other units in Nairobi and the fields, the incumbent will assist the Mission, in particular MHD team, in developing new migration health projects and reporting implementation progress to donors.

The specific tasks and responsibilities include:

1. Assist in drafting concept notes and proposals, in close collaboration with Project Development Officers, for potential donors and funding opportunities such as the Government of Japan, Common Humanitarian Funds (CHF), Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), the Government of France, European Commission (EC), Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM), United Nations Human Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), etc.
2. Assist in providing technical assistance in formulating new projects by analyzing IOM’s comparative advantage in health/medical services in terms of its expertise, capacity and funding opportunities.
3. Assist in identifying potential and realistic funding opportunities by collecting donor information, liaising with potential donors, and attending coordination meetings.
4. Work closely with Communications Unit in developing visibility materials to appeal to donors for resource mobilization.
5. Assist in compiling implementation data from the field and drafting and editing periodical reports.
6. Assist in conducting research (project baseline and post-intervention survey, HIV epidemiological study, etc.).
7. Assist in general administrative and financial tasks as requested.
8. Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by Health Programme Coordinator
   IV. Competencies
   a) Personal commitment, efficiency and results-driven. b) Sound organizational skills with strict attention to detail. c) Excellent communication skills. d) Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a diverse team e) Flexible and able to adapt quickly to new, different environments. f) Objective and analytical. g) Capable of working under pressure. h) Fluency in English, Knowledge of Arabic or Somali is an advantage.

V. Personal Development
The incumbent will acquire information about IOM, basic knowledge in the area of migration health and project development process, and will gain hands-on experience in working in an international multi-cultural environment, with an intergovernmental organization.

VI. Education and Experience

1. Master’s degree (in progress) or higher from an accredited academic institutions in Public Health, International Relations, WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene), Social Science or related fields.
2. International experience, preferably work experience in developing countries.
3. Strong writing and analytical skills in English.
4. Translation skills in Arabic, Somali, French or Japanese an asset.
5. Good knowledge of conducting public health and/or WASH research. Experience in using SPSS, SAS, Epi Info an asset.
6. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and internet applications.

VII. Languages

Required English Fluent

Advantageous Arabic, Somali, French and Japanese

How to apply:

Method of Application: Interested candidates should submit CV and a cover letter Quoting the Vacancy Notice Number, with three professional references and contacts (email or telephone) to the:

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Somalia Coordinating office in Nairobi

Human Resources Department,

Gitanga Groove, off Gitanga Road

P.O. Box 1810 - 00606

Nairobi

Or

Send by email to: recruitmentsomalia@iom.int

Closing Date: 09 December 2014

Note:

ONLY SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

Organization: Oxfam GB
Country: Liberia, Sierra Leone
Closing date: 21 Dec 2014

Salary: 22,421 – 31,945 GBP net per annum pro rata

Contract Type: Fixed Term – up to 4 months, extendable

Hours: Full Time; 40 hours

Location: Sierra Leone, Liberia and multiple others

As part of a global movement for change, Oxfam works together with others to end world poverty, injustice and suffering. As an Oxfam employee, you will join a team of professionals that is part of the international confederation of 17 organizations networked together in 94 countries.

Currently, Oxfam is running an Ebola response programme in Sierra Leone and Liberia providing water and sanitation and social mobilisation to vulnerable communities. The number of new cases is rising and there is an urgent need for Public Health Promoters. They will be required to carry out programme implementation and monitor the effectiveness of activities, make recommendations for actions, ensure that all members of the community, women, men and children are involved in all aspects of the programme implementation through an empowering approach; represent Oxfam GB on technical matters in co-ordination meetings with the government and other key players, and recruit, train and supervise public health promotion staff.

We are looking for someone with knowledge of public health and one or more other relevant areas (e.g. health promotion, community development, education, community water supply); a proven practical experience in developing countries in appropriate community health programmes some of which emergency relief programmes; good knowledge and experience on working with local partner agencies; demonstrated experience of integrating protection, gender and diversity issues into public health promotion; assessment, analytical and planning skills and ability to travel at short notice and to work in difficult circumstances.

How to apply:

Please note that we are also looking for Public Health Promoters to respond to other Emergencies and to add to our PHP Register. We will consider your application for those as well and contact you and let you know if your application has been successful in those cases.

Due to the rapid scale up we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We will only contact those short-listed for the position and may appoint prior to the closing date.

All applications must be submitted through our online system, in English and include an English CV.

For further information about the role and to apply please go to:https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/1815/description .

For general enquiries about this role (not to apply), please email hdhr@oxfam.org.uk

Organization: Forum for International Cooperation
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 28 Nov 2014

Introduction

Kenya County Government Workers Union (KCGWU) KCGWU and FIC: Forum for International Corporation have in partnership developed a project “Way forward for Kenya County Workers”. The project’s overall objective is to strengthen the KCGWU and make it a vibrant, democratic and well-consolidated union that is able to secure fair and decent conditions of employment for its workers. Previously known as the Kenya Local Government Workers Union, the union was founded in 1952 and currently represents over 30.000 workers who currently are in transition to fit the new constitution’s devolved system.

FIC, which is a Danish NGO working towards promoting labour rights in Kenya and Tanzania together with local partners, have worked together with KCGWU since 2012 through a partnership activity called: “Constitutional devolution in Kenya Local Government Workers Union”. Through the partnership activity KCGWU carried out the revision of its constitution, and thus changed its structures accordingly, so that KCGWU now consists of 47 branches representing the newly formed 47 counties in Kenya.

KCGWU and FIC have worked together since 2012 on strengthening the capacity of KCGWU to be able to ensure its members’ interests and decent working conditions in the wake of the new administrative division of Kenya into 47 counties, which resulted in a reduction of KCGWU’s 175 branches to 47.

That the partnership came to be as result of the anticipated changes and challenges brought about by the new dispensation. It was clear from the beginning, that the union would need to restructure and reorganize itself to remain relevant and to effectively champion the rights and welfare of its members who would be affected by political transition.

The project therefore has emphasized the need for the KCGWU to both strengthen its internal organizational capacity to manage change as well as prepare a strategy that would ensure that it is effective in engaging the ‘new employers ‘ in the transition process as it as well continue to improve on its service delivery to the members.

The Project objectives

Fair conditions of employment for County workers in Kenya, securing decent conditions of work including income, safety and health, non-discrimination e.g. gender, tribe etc., observance of CBAs, labour laws and other regulations at the labour market. This is overall secured by a vibrant, democratic and well consolidated union and the union involves members in different activities**.**

Immediate objectives:

1) Members interests as employees of the Kenyan counties are secured by competent and active branches, representatives, and shop stewards of KCGWU.

Indicators:

• The current CBA is secured implemented and observed in all involved counties. I.e. salaries, pensions and other regulatory payments are effected as agreed, CBA clauses on rights, non-discrimination, safety and health etc are observed by the employers.
• Branches are financially viable and operational.
• End year 1 all involved branches are established as described in the constitution of February 2013.
• End year 3, 75 % of grievances are solved at local level. (grievances are typical on dismissals, transfers etc.)
• The branch is recognized by the County Government and takes part in social dialogue at county level

2) Members interests at national level are secured and coordinated by a well-functioning national office with competent management, training and administration departments.

Indicators:

• National office is financially viable
• End year one the national office is full established as described in the constitution of February 2013, including an operational educational, financial and industrial relations department.
• Regular training and support of branches takes places.
• Minimum one monthly communication/dialogue between national office and each branch.
• A financial committee oversees financial reporting incl. periodic budgeting and budget follow up.
• Financial statement is prepared, audited, approved as per constitution and filed for the registrar.
• A strategy for PR and advocating is present. The national office takes part in public and social dialogue at national level
• KCGWU has conducted 2 major advocacy activities coordinated at national and county level at end project

3) Observance of members’ rights is improved and members are actively involved in union activities beside the annual meetings.

Indicators:

• 90% of members are aware of their rights both in employment and as Kenyan citizens, and they know where to file complaints.
• During the previous 12 months, 90% of members in the branch have participated in minimum one union activity besides the annual meeting.
• Periodic communication and dialogue between branch and members take place in between the annual meetings.

Background to this TOR;

While the last one year of the partnership should have seen a lot of progress in preparing the union manage the challenges, almost all the activities planned did not get to be implemented. The union practically found itself being confronted with the most urgent issue of her survival as a union, thus requiring the project to shift its focus more into supporting the union through it.

The Project’s steering committee convened an urgent meeting towards mid November 2014 to discuss how the project could work with the union on this matter, and one of the resolutions was to revise the implementation of the activities to prioritize on the pressing concerns of the union.

The challenges are political, organizational, labour related, legal and administrative in nature and are threatening the legal existence, loss of revenue as well as loss of membership. The union for instance faces difficulties in dealing with the County Governors and securing recognition. The transition process of transferring of previous local government employees to county is also chaotic and substantial members might lose jobs in the process. In addition some counties have decided to privatize some services which is expected to reduce the membership farther. Moreover, there is uncertainty and fears over the future of labor relations following the expiry of collective bargaining agreement (CBA). There is also concern of the union facing rivalry from other unions in the sector.

Action plan by the Project Steering committee

Given that the devolution challenges envisaged during the start of the project have changed, the meeting resolved that a workshop to address the challenges facing KCGWU be conducted as soon as possible to come up with a Strategic Plan with timelines to tackle specific challenges facing KCGWU.

Strategic Planning Workshop

FIC and KCGWU will conduct a review of current challenges faced by KCGWU and develop a terms of reference for the Strategic Planning workshop. The proposed 2 day workshop to be held in the month of November, 2014 will identify organizational development strategies to support the organizing needs and strategic direction of the trade union.

Objective of Strategic Planning Workshop

The strategic planning workshop has its main objective of identifying current pressing challenges that threaten the survival of the Kenya County Government Workers Union as well as the future of its members. The workshop is to facilitate the identification and recognition of the real issues, explore various strategies to tackle them and finally come up with action plan.

Methodology

A two days’ workshop has been organized towards the end of November. The workshop is to take the form of organizational strengthening and strategy planning. During the workshop, environmental scan both internal organization as well as the external organization will be critical in order to identify real challenges, gaps and weaknesses that threaten the survival of the union and its members. The issues discussed should not be limited to external factors alone, such as the government policy and effects of devolution. It should also cover the capacity challenges of the union. Does the union have the capacity it takes to confront the issues? The capacity should include areas such as leadership capacity, resources available; both human and financial, structures and systems necessary as well as the political good will. It should be noted that the strength of the union relies on its membership.

The workshop is to be facilitated by a qualified consultant who understands organizational development and is conversant with Kenyan political dynamics especially those that threaten the smooth operation of the union. The consultant must also be someone familiar with possible solutions that the union could deploy to be able to tackle the issues. Even then, a participatory approach that allows for the workshop participants to own the process must be emphasized.

The consultant will be contracted by the KCGWU but will work closely with FIC representatives and KCGWU officials in workshop preparation and facilitation.

The issues could be divided into:

· Devolution and its Impact on Industrial Relations

· Organizational Development and Trade Union Strengthening

Output and results of the workshop

· Identification of strengths and areas for improvement,

· Identification of coordination needs between National Headquarters and Branches

· Elaborating a Strategic Plan for KCGWU’s organizational development, based on the SWOT results

· Developing an Action Plan

· Budget for the proposed Action Plan

· Monitoring and Evaluation Plan

Resources

The consultant will have the following documents as references:

• The current interim constitution
• One baseline survey reports produced in October 2013, and a complementary baseline report of June 2014.
• Project document of FIC-KCGWU partnership

Activities

The workshop will involve key people from the project counties. Representation from counties which have larger constituencies (members) like Mombasa, Eldoret and Nyeri will be considered.

Venue and Date of the Strategic Planning Workshop

Nakuru County – between 1^st and 5^th December, 2014

Consultants Qualifications

Desired Skills and Experience

· Masters degree and 7-10 years of relevant experience preferred.

· Coaching and training/facilitation experience.

· Organizational development and Trade union capacity building experience

· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;

· Substantial experience working in trade union environment

· Strong analytical skills to critically evaluate and synthesize information gathered from multiple sources.

· Ability to exercise a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.

· Detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills.

· Conversant with current changes brought about by devolved system of governance.

· Conversant with labour relations issues, trade union environment and dynamics

· Industrial Relations or any other relevant field.

· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;

· Strong analytical skills to critically evaluate and synthesize information gathered from multiple sources.

· Ability to exercise a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.

· Detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills.

How to apply:

If you feel strongly that your expertise (as described above and in the entire TOR) can support the KCGWU in the two days’ workshop to achieve its objectives and surmount the challenges it faces, kindly send your Expression of Interests to:

oloojoel@yahoo.com,

angore.raphael@yahoo.com and

Casparpedo@gmail.com

before the 28th November 2014

Organization: Christian Aid
Country: Malawi
Closing date: 12 Dec 2014

Job title: Country Manager - Malawi

Location: Lilongwe - Malawi

Gross salary: Between GBP 30,789 - 33,414

Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of dignity, freedom and hope, of power over their own lives. Christian Aid has a vision – an end to poverty – and we believe that vision can become a reality. We are striving to bring lasting change to the lives of the poorest communities. We work wherever there is great need, helping people to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion, caste or creed. If you’re passionate about positive change across the world, then this job might be for you.

About the role

As Country Manager you will bring entrepreneurial skills to develop new opportunities, alliances and partnerships to help bring about the end of poverty. You will have excellent people and performance management skills. Your experience in programme management needs to be matched by your ability to act as an ambassador for Christian Aid and your commitment to communications and advocacy within the organisation as a whole. You will need to have a proactive approach to leading and delivering the changes needed to ensure we maximise the quality and impact of our Malawi country programme. You will need to be committed to your own learning and development, and that of your team and the wider organization. You will also need to have strong abilities in strategic planning and implementation, and have a clear vision and passion to make a lasting contribution to the eradication of poverty in Malawi.

About You

Candidates for this role would hold a minimum of a tertiary degree at Masters level or equivalent. With a minimum 10-12 years of field-based experience managing large and complex overseas, multi-partner development programmes, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa. Substantial experience of international development work and management of large scale donor funded projects at a senior level; experience of leading and managing teams in different cultural settings; experience of managing partnerships with civil society organizations and donors; significant experience of fundraising from institutional donors and others and a strong understanding of the drivers of poverty in Malawi and opportunities to eradicate poverty, key actors in the development sector including civil society, donors, Government and the private sector. Specific knowledge of the role of some of the following in poverty eradication: climate resilience and adaptation; community health; pro-poor markets and value chain development; policy and advocacy.

Competency Questions

Please demonstrate your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions. In each answer, please give details of: the context of your scenario, your responsibility, your considerations and actions, the results of your actions.

Build Partnership

Tell us about a time when you had to resolve conflicts and disagreements between partners in order to achieve a programme’s objectives.

Deliver Results

Tell us about a time when you ensured that all of the objectives for project, team or department were achieved on time and within budget.

Realise Potential

Please tell us about a time when you coached or mentored someone in order to help them develop.

How to apply:

Further Information

Please express your interest to this post by applying through our website www.christianaid.org.uk/jobs

using the reference Country Manager Malawi 0292.

For queries please email AfricaRecruitment@christian-aid.org

Interview date: Week commencing 7th January 2015

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Organization: Plan
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 05 Dec 2014

Specific Requirements/ Responsibilities:

• Undertake a context analysis of the poverty trends in Kenya and how these affect boys, girls, adolescent boys/girls, men and women
• Undertake a county by county poverty analysis, using the human development index as determined by the government
• Provide an analysis of the progress made by Kenya on the MDGs and government efforts in post 2015 (analysis by counties if information is available)
• Analysis of government development priorities for the period 2016-2020; provide two key priorities per county. Indicate how GoK is addressing child poverty in Kenya including policies put in place
• Stakeholder analysis on Plan’s development work in the eight Counties where Plan works (based on primary data collected by Programme Units). This should be disaggregated by gender and age for children, youth and adults
• Undertake a trend analysis in the following areas:
• Economic analysis and focus including government expenditure pattern (per sector) over the past 3 years; employment/unemployment trends
• Analysis of social parameters and determinants of development – health, education, transport etc.
• Analysis of national policy and legal framework especially those related to children, youth, and women. The analysis should be done from a gender perspective and also indicate policy gaps. Also provide analysis on progress made in devolution
• Security analysis per county and emerging trends in insecurity in Kenya
• Analysis of the changing roles of the private and corporate sector in the development arena in Kenya; indicate which corporates and private sector institutions are venturing into development and the extent of their roles
• An analysis on the trend of urbanization in Kenya and impact on children and youth
• An analysis of the donor environment and trends
• Climate change, disasters and the impact on children by county
• Analysis of cultural practices that inhibit children’s development
• Emerging trends and opportunities and how they might support/inhibit the operations of an INGO like Plan
• Emerging technologies to assist children and youth in the coming years

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Competency and previous experience in designing and managing quantitative and qualitative studies, good interpersonal communication skills, good analytical skills, excellent English language writing and verbal presentation skills.

The Lead Consultant must have the following minimum qualifications and experience:

• At least a Master’s degree in any relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in conducting similar studies and proven track record of a successful delivery of a similar assignment and within the given time
• Demonstrated knowledge of children’s issues in Kenya and/or region
• Extensive field experience in Kenya and networks within government, local and international NGOs.

How to apply:

****Tender Requirements****

Please visit http://plan-international-kenya.org/jobs/ to access the full Terms of Reference.

The completed expression of interest documents must be sent to the address below or deposited to the Tender Box situated at the reception of Plan International Inc. Kenya Country Office. The closing date of applications is 5th December, 2014 at 1500 hours (3PM).

The expression of interest must be in Blank sealed envelopes clearly marked.

Tender No. CONS/069/KCO/2014. CONSULTANCY TO UNDERTAKE CHILD RIGHTS SITUATION ANALYSIS.

Addressed to

The Procurement Committee

Plan International Inc. Kenya Country Office

P.O. Box 25196-00603, Nairobi, Kenya

Methodist Ministries Centre

Oloitokitok Road- Lavington

Block C, Ground Floor YOU are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org.

Organization: Action Against Hunger-UK
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 04 Dec 2014

ACF-UK is currently recruiting a consultant with experience in Nutrition, health and WaSH, as well as significant field experience in the evaluation of humanitarian / development projects, especially programmes in conflict areas and being managed through remote mechanisms for the external evaluation of the**“Integrated emergency response to drought and conflict affected population in South-Central Somalia”.**

The start date of the evaluation is intended for 02 January 2015and should run through to 31 January 2015. This will comprise of approximately 21 days of work.

The full Terms of Reference and application requirements can be found on the ACF-UK website.

Your application should consist of the following:

• 1-page expression of interest (highlighting your relevant experience, your daily rate in GBP and stating where you would be travelling from).
• An up-to-date CV
• The details of 2 references.

Please note: Documents will need to be combined into 2 files to enable complete upload to the website

All reasonable expenses will be covered by ACF.

The deadline for applications is the 04 December 2014.

Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive we are only able to contact shortlisted applicants. Thank you for your understanding.

Contact: Hannah Wichterich, Evaluations, Learning and Accountability Unit

evaluations@actionagainsthunger.org.uk

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position, please visit http://www.acfin-hr.net/jobs/positions.php?hq=18

Organization: Operational Research and Impact Evaluation Project
Country: Nigeria
Closing date: 09 Dec 2014

The Operations Research and Impact Evaluation (ORIE) Project is an independent component of the six-year, DFID, UK-funded Working to Improve Nutrition in Northern Nigeria (WINNN) programme which seeks to improve the nutritional status of 6.2 million children under five years across the five northern Nigerian states of Kebbi, Katsina, Jigawa, Zamfara, and Yobe. The overall purpose of ORIE is to “fill important gaps in knowledge about the causes of and optimal responses to undernutrition in Northern Nigeria”. ORIE undertakes various kinds of research and evaluation to this end.

ORIE is being implemented by a consortium of four UK-based organisations led by Oxford Policy Management

Job Summary

The Driver will work with staff of the ORIE Project to provide support for programme implementation that will entail driving staff between Abuja and the Northwestern parts and to other parts of Nigeria, mail delivery and running official errands.

Line Management: The Driver reports to and is under the direct supervision of ORIE Project Administrator

Responsibilities/Duties

• Clean and inspect the vehicle on a daily basis and complete the “Daily Vehicle Inspection Form”.
• Perform basic routine check (oil, water, battery, tyre pressure, lights etc) every morning and always with a view to identifying any faults and reporting same promptly to the Project Administrator.
• Maintain a register for planned vehicle servicing and ensuring this is adhered to.
• Bring to the knowledge of the Project Administrator any faults noticed and repairs to be carried on the vehicle immediately as it is noticed.
• Maintain a “Vehicle Movement Register” and “Log Book” and ensure that staff or any other official visitor taken on a trip signs off the logbook at the end of each journey.
• Take responsibility for driving staff and official visitors on all approved journeys/destinations
• Assist in carrying out dispatch of all official mail/packages as determined by the ORIE Project Administrator
• Report to the Project Administrator when the vehicle is due for refuelling; complete the “Fuel Coupon Form” for fuel replenishment or take funds to procure fuel and thereafter retire the advance
• Ensures that passengers comply with established safety routine while in the vehicle – seat belts etc
• In liaison with the Project Administrator ensure that the vehicle is equipped with emergency and first aid kits.
• Performing any other duties as may be directed by the Project Administrator.

Education, Experience &Certifications

• Minimum of NCE/OND or its equivalent
• Holder of valid driver’s license class E
• Knowledge of standard highway traffic codes
• Demonstrated experience of the Nigeria road network system.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English. Understanding of Hausa language is an added advantage

Competences

• Ability to drive safely and apply road rules
• Through knowledge of motor vehicle functionality
• Flexible, Organized and dependable ie ability to respond and react appropriately to the unexpected
• Pleasant personality and willing to follow and implement instructions
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to interact with all cadre of staff and be a good team player
• Detail oriented, honest and patient
• Willingness to travel away from Abuja in a row to other states -especially Northern Nigeria

How to apply:

Interested and qualified applicants should send their CV(s) to Dr. Vincent Ahonsi at vincent.ahonsi@orie-ng.org with a copy to Adesoye Aro on adesoye.aro@orie-ng.orgby December 9, 2014

While we appreciate all applicants, ORIE may not be able to provide feedback to applicants that are not shortlisted.

Organization: Operational Research and Impact Evaluation Project
Country: Nigeria
Closing date: 09 Dec 2014

The Operations Research and Impact Evaluation (ORIE) Project is an independent component of the six-year, DFID, UK-funded Working to Improve Nutrition in Northern Nigeria (WINNN) programme which seeks to improve the nutritional status of 6.2 million children under five years across the five northern Nigerian states of Kebbi, Katsina, Jigawa, Zamfara, and Yobe. The overall purpose of ORIE is to “fill important gaps in knowledge about the causes of and optimal responses to undernutrition in Northern Nigeria”. ORIE undertakes various kinds of research and evaluation to this end.

ORIE is being implemented by a consortium of four UK-based organisations led by Oxford Policy Management.

Members of the ORIE consortium are to undertake a cohort study of the nutrition, health and growth of young children in a cluster of villages in northern Nigeria near Katsina. The aim is to recruit about 1,000 young children and follow them for about 18 months to understand the context in which they grow and the factors that may contribute to malnutrition. This will be done by studying two cohorts - a large cohort that will be studied at two time points 18 months apart, and a small cohort that will be studied every 3 months. In addition a nested case control study at the end of the cohort study will be undertaken of children who have gained the least length; and up to four nested sub-studies lasting 6 weeks each of factors known to be associated with malnutrition will be done.

Job specification

ORIE is seeking a qualified and experienced health researcher Assistants to support the cohort studies in Katsina. The Cohort Research Assistants will have the following responsibilities under the guidance and supervision of ORIE National Team Leader through the Cohort Research Manager:

• Assist the Cohort Research Manager to identify project villages, obtain consents from the community for the study to be done, and maintain relationships with the community and community leaders throughout the study;
• Assist the Cohort Research Manager to identify local guides in study villages to help staff to locate households and keep track of study children;
• Assist the Cohort Research Manager to test all data collection tools in the field and modify questions in consultation with the PI, WINNN and ORIE staff when appropriate;
• Collect data on young children in the villages.
• Provide weekly updates on all activities and progress
• Import data from hand held devices into statistical analysis software when required.
• Assist the Cohort Research Manager to undertake basic data checking, labelling and analysis using statistical analysis software;
• Assist the Cohort Research Manager to write basic reports on the analysis of data from the gap sub-studies and contribute to analysis and reporting of other data;
• Assist the Cohort Research Manager in the maintenance of a small office in Katsina.
• Reports to the National Team Leader of ORIE on all administrative, finance, security and logistics matters through the Cohort Research Manager.

Qualifications and experience

The following attributes are important:

• HND or first degree in nutrition, public health, epidemiology or a relevant discipline
• At least 1 year of experience doing surveys, monitoring, evaluation or research studies
• Experience of analysing quantitative data using statistical software is an added advantage
• Fluent in English with a proven ability to write basic reports in English

The following attributes are desirable:

• Nigerian nationality with experience of working in northern states
• An ability to communicate in Hausa
• Understanding of and sensitivity to local culture in Northern Nigeria

How to apply:

Interested and qualified applicants should send their CV(s) to Dr. Vincent Ahonsi at vincent.ahonsi@orie-ng.org with a copy to Adesoye Aro on adesoye.aro@orie-ng.orgby ****December 9, 2014****

While we appreciate all applicants, ORIE may not be able to provide feedback to applicants that are not shortlisted.

Organization: ICF International
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 05 Dec 2014

ICF International is part of DFID’s Global Evaluation Framework. In preparation for an upcoming opportunity to evaluate DFID’s health portfolio in Kenya, we are looking for a Team Leader candidate with the following qualifications:

· At least 5-10 years of experience leading evaluation teams in the area of health (essential)

· Extensive experience working on DFID funded projects (essential)

· Technical expertise in both quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods (essential)

· Technical expertise in the areas of reproductive, maternal and newborn health, family planning and/or health system strengthening (essential)

· Extensive experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa, preferably in Kenya (essential)

· Fluency in English (essential)

· Proficiency in Swahili (desirable)

· Experience in impact assessments and the Theory of Change (desirable)

· Experience in survey methodology (desirable)

· Experience in statistical data analysis (desirable)

I**CF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) provides professional services and technology solutions that deliver beneficial impact in areas critical to the world's future. ICF is fluent in the language of change, whether driven by markets, technology, or policy. Since 1969, we have combined a passion for our work with deep industry expertise to tackle our clients' most important challenges. We partner with clients around the globe—advising, executing, innovating—to help them define and achieve success. Our more than 5,000 employees serve government and commercial clients from more than 70 offices worldwide. ICF's website is www.icfi.com**

How to apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to Nora Loncsar at nora.loncsar@icfi.com with “Team Leader/Health Evaluation Expert” in the subject.

Organization: Operational Research and Impact Evaluation Project
Country: Nigeria
Closing date: 09 Dec 2014

The Operations Research and Impact Evaluation (ORIE) Project is an independent component of the six-year, DFID, UK-funded Working to Improve Nutrition in Northern Nigeria (WINNN) programme which seeks to improve the nutritional status of 6.2 million children under five years across the five northern Nigerian states of Kebbi, Katsina, Jigawa, Zamfara, and Yobe. The overall purpose of ORIE is to “fill important gaps in knowledge about the causes of and optimal responses to undernutrition in Northern Nigeria”. ORIE undertakes various kinds of research and evaluation to this end.

ORIE is being implemented by a consortium of four UK-based organisations led by Oxford Policy Management

Job Summary

The Driver will work with staff of the ORIE Project to provide support for programme implementation that will entail driving staff between Abuja and the Northwestern parts and to other parts of Nigeria, mail delivery and running official errands.

Line Management: The Driver reports to and is under the direct supervision of ORIE Project Administrator

Responsibilities/Duties

• Clean and inspect the vehicle on a daily basis and complete the “Daily Vehicle Inspection Form”.
• Perform basic routine check (oil, water, battery, tyre pressure, lights etc) every morning and always with a view to identifying any faults and reporting same promptly to the Project Administrator.
• Maintain a register for planned vehicle servicing and ensuring this is adhered to.
• Bring to the knowledge of the Project Administrator any faults noticed and repairs to be carried on the vehicle immediately as it is noticed.
• Maintain a “Vehicle Movement Register” and “Log Book” and ensure that staff or any other official visitor taken on a trip signs off the logbook at the end of each journey.
• Take responsibility for driving staff and official visitors on all approved journeys/destinations
• Assist in carrying out dispatch of all official mail/packages as determined by the ORIE Project Administrator
• Report to the Project Administrator when the vehicle is due for refuelling; complete the “Fuel Coupon Form” for fuel replenishment or take funds to procure fuel and thereafter retire the advance
• Ensures that passengers comply with established safety routine while in the vehicle – seat belts etc
• In liaison with the Project Administrator ensure that the vehicle is equipped with emergency and first aid kits.
• Performing any other duties as may be directed by the Project Administrator.

Education, Experience &Certifications

• Minimum of NCE/OND or its equivalent
• Holder of valid driver’s license class E
• Knowledge of standard highway traffic codes
• Demonstrated experience of the Nigeria road network system.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English. Understanding of Hausa language is an added advantage

Competences

• Ability to drive safely and apply road rules
• Through knowledge of motor vehicle functionality
• Flexible, Organized and dependable ie ability to respond and react appropriately to the unexpected
• Pleasant personality and willing to follow and implement instructions
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to interact with all cadre of staff and be a good team player
• Detail oriented, honest and patient
• Willingness to travel away from Abuja in a row to other states -especially Northern Nigeria

How to apply:

Interested and qualified applicants should send their CV(s) to Dr. Vincent Ahonsi at vincent.ahonsi@orie-ng.org with a copy to Adesoye Aro on adesoye.aro@orie-ng.orgby December 9, 2014

While we appreciate all applicants, ORIE may not be able to provide feedback to applicants that are not shortlisted.

Organization: The Institute for Collaborative Development
Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Closing date: 05 Dec 2014

Overview:

The objective of this consultancy is to provide technical and strategic support to the Tanzanian health authorities (MOHSW and PMORALG) on the design, preparation and implementation of the Results Based Financing (RBF) mechanism in Tanzania. Continuous development of the RBF mechanism that will is furthermore to be assured.

The Advisor will play a vital role to ensure momentum is maintained for the (continuous) development and operationalisation of the RBF pilot.

This is a one-year position to support the RBF pre-pilot implementation in Shinyanga region of Tanzania. It is based in Dar Es Salaam, with frequent travel to Sinhyanga.

A full job description is available on our website www.collaborativedev.com in the careers center, and in the link to apply.

How to apply:

https://jobs-collaborativedev.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1

Organization: Avocats Sans Frontières
Country: Burundi
Closing date: 17 Dec 2014

Lieu d'affectation : Bujumbura, Burundi

Statut : Consultant international

Clôture des candidatures : 17 décembre 2014

Entrée en fonction :**30 jours à déterminer**

L’organisation

Créée en 1992, Avocats Sans Frontières est une ONG internationale, qui se donne pour mission de contribuer à la réalisation d’une société juste et équitable, dans laquelle le droit est au service des groupes et/ou populations les plus vulnérables. Son objectif principal est de contribuer à la mise en place d’institutions et de mécanismes permettant l’accès à une justice indépendante et impartiale, capable d’assurer la sécurité juridique et de garantir la protection et l’effectivité des droits fondamentaux.

Avocats Sans Frontières a des missions permanentes au Burundi, en RDC, en Ouganda, en Tunisie et au Népal, et développe des projets en Tanzanie, au Tchad et dans les MENA. Elle met également en œuvre des projets transnationaux sur la justice pénale internationale, la protection des défenseurs des droits de l’Homme et l’accès aux droits économiques et sociaux, en étroite collaboration avec les avocats et la société civile.

Contexte : Avocats Sans Frontières au Burundi

Active depuis 1999 au Burundi, ASF y a développé des activités visant à :

• améliorer l’accès à la justice pour la population la plus vulnérable (notamment par la mise en place de boutiques de droit et l’assistance judiciaire gratuite), et appui technique à la finalisation d’une stratégie nationale d’aide légale ;
• lutter contre l’impunité du crime de torture (notamment par l’assistance judiciaire aux victimes, la formation des acteurs de justice, l’encadrement des ONG de promotion des droits humains) ;
• lutter contre le recours massif à la « détention provisoire illégale » ;
• renforcer la capacité des avocats, ainsi que du Barreau, aux fins d’une réappropriation des mécanismes d’accès à la justice par ceux-ci.

L’intervention d’ASF dans le cadre d’affaires emblématiques s’inscrit également dans cette approche. Sont identifiés comme telles, entre autres, les dossiers judiciaires où le droit et l’institution judiciaire risquent d’être instrumentalisés contre les vulnérables et peuvent conduire à des « procès non équitables ». ASF intervient dans ces dernières situations, soit en fournissant une assistance judiciaire par la mise en place d’équipes mixtes (nationales et internationales) de défense, soit en organisant des missions d’observation judiciaire. Ces actions sont confiées aux avocats ou juristes experts membres de l’International Legal Network d’ASF.

Au regard de l’importance que la SNAL et les projets d’Aide légale actuellement mis en œuvre et qui devront se poursuivre attachent à la question des mineurs en conflit avec la loi, il nous paraît capital qu’ASF investisse dans la réalisation d’une étude actualisée sur la justice des mineurs en conflit avec la loi pénale au Burundi.

Objectif de la mission

Il s’agit de contribuer à sortir d’une logique strictement répressive et intégrer dans la pratique judiciaire des notions telles que l’intérêt supérieur de l’enfant.

• Sur base des réformes législatives existantes, des données et des statistiques sur le nombre et la situation des enfants privés de liberté au Burundi, sur base d’une analyse des décisions judiciaires pertinentes, faire une étude analytique de l’évolution de la question des mineurs en conflit avec la loi au Burundi et de la mise en œuvre concrète de ces réformes ;
• Identifier les innovations et lacunes législatives, les différents obstacles auxquels font face les avocats intervenant en cette matière ;
• Identifier et faire une analyse détaillée des dysfonctionnements actuels à tous les niveaux et proposer des leviers d’actions, des pistes de solutions pour une véritable justice pénale juvénile qui tienne compte en tous temps et en tous lieux de l’intérêt supérieur de celui-ci ;
• Formuler des recommandations pour que des mesures concrètes et efficaces soient prises pour assurer le respect des garanties judiciaires et des droits de la défense prévues les différents instruments.

Missions

Plusieurs études sur le fonctionnement de la justice pénale pour mineurs au Burundi ont déjà été réalisées.

Dans le cadre de la présente étude, il s’agira de :

• Faire un état des lieux de la situation carcérale des mineurs au Burundi ;
• Formuler des recommandations en direction des magistrats, du Groupe Thématique Justice Pénale Humanisée du Ministère de la Justice, des services pénitentiaires et des avocats, etc.
• Faire un état des lieux de l’évolution et de l’état actuel de la législation en matière de justice pénale pour mineurs : identifier les avancées significatives, relever les lacunes législatives ainsi que les dysfonctionnements et leurs causes (conjoncturelles et structurelles) et proposer les solutions ou améliorations idoines;
• Récolter des informations relatives à la pratique judiciaire en matière de justice pénale pour mineurs au Burundi et les analyser sous l’éclairage de la législation burundaise et des normes internationales ;

Résultats attendus

• Le Sous- Groupe Thématique « Justice juvénile » du Ministère de la Justice et les différents acteurs intervenant dans le domaine de la justice pour mineurs disposent d’un important outil d’inspiration pour donner une impulsion et améliorer des mécanismes de mise en oeuvre de la justice pour mineurs au Burundi ;
• Des pistes d’opérationnalisation des innovations apportées par le Code de procédure pénale, tant au moment de l’enquête préliminaire et de l’instruction que de l’audience et du jugement, sont identifiées et exploitées (assistance judiciaire systématique, enquête sociale, mise en liberté provisoire sous conditions, etc.) ;
• Les acteurs de la chaîne pénale sont plus sensibilisées, maîtrisent mieux la notion d’intérêt de l’enfant, et se coordonnent davantage pour en assurer l’effectivité.

Méthodologie

Le Consultant international travaillera en binôme avec un Consultant national dont il supervisera le travail et sera responsable du rendu final de l’étude. Ils conviendront des modalités pratiques de collaboration qu’ils communiqueront à ASF en même temps que la note méthodologique.

Ils ont pour missions principales, notamment de :

• Mener une étude sur la justice pénale pour mineurs au Burundi alimentée par une analyse de la pratique judiciaire sur base d’un échantillon de décisions judiciaires jugées les plus pertinentes;
• Proposer, faire valider par ASF et partager avec les Groupes Thématiques intéressés du Ministère de la Justice la méthodologie après 7 jours maximum de prestation ;
• Faire valider l’étude par ASF et intégrer dans la version finale les observations et recommandations formulées ;
• Préparer et co-animer 4 ateliers de présentation, discussion et validation de l’étude avec les différents acteurs intéressés (Bujumbura, Gitega, Ngozi et Bururi).

Livrable

• Une note méthodologique, au plus tard 7 jours après le démarrage de la prestation ;
• Un draft de rapport incluant les recommandations d’ASF et des Groupes Thématiques impliqués ;
• Le matériel utilisé pour la restitution ;
• Un rapport final prenant en compte les recommandations d’ASF et des Groupes Thématiques.

Conditions

• Les frais de transport et de séjour lors des missions sur terrain sont pris en charge par ASF.
• Le Consultant travaille sur son propre matériel informatique.
• Les honoraires s’inscrivent dans la grille barémique d’ASF et sont discutés et convenus entre le Consultant et ASF.
• Date de dépôt du rapport final à déterminer

Profil recherché

• Formation universitaire en droit (diplôme supérieur), avec au moins 10 ans d’expérience professionnelle dans le secteur de la justice ; ou
• Expérience comme avocat, magistrat ou juriste ayant une bonne maîtrise du droit pénal avec une expérience confirmée en procédure pénale ;
• Très bonnes qualités d’analyse, de synthèse et de rédaction ;
• Maîtrise parfaite du français

How to apply:

Merci d’envoyer rapidement vos CV, lettre de motivation et disponibilités à : bel-asf9@asf.be, en précisant**«Consultance Burundi»** en objet.

Nous nous réservons le droit de clôturer l’offre avant la date de clôture des candidatures.

Pour des raisons de ressources humaines limitées, seuls les candidats présélectionnés seront contactés par ASF. Merci pour votre compréhension et votre intérêt pour la promotion des droits humains.

Organization: Première Urgence - Aide Médicale Internationale
Country: Mali
Closing date: 30 Nov 2014

Première Urgence – Aide Médicale Internationale est une Organisation Non Gouvernementale de solidarité internationale, à but non lucratif, apolitique et laïque. L’ensemble de ses personnels se mobilise au quotidien pour couvrir les besoins fondamentaux des victimes civiles mises en péril, marginalisées ou exclues par les effets de catastrophes naturelles, de guerres et de situations d’effondrement économique. L’objectif est d’aider les populations déracinées dans l’urgence, tout en leur permettant de regagner rapidement autonomie et dignité.
L’association mène environ 250 projets par an, dans les domaines de la sécurité alimentaire, la santé, la nutrition, la réhabilitation d’infrastructures, l’eau et l’assainissement et la relance économique. PU-AMI intervient en appui à près de 3 millions de personnes dans 19 pays, en Afrique, en Asie, au Moyen-Orient, dans le Caucase et en France.

Dans le cadre de nos activités au Mali, nous recherchons un(e) Chef(fe) de Mission.

Le/la Chef de Mission est responsable du bon fonctionnement et du développement de la mission.

Sécurité : Il/Elle est responsable de la sécurité sur la mission.
Programmes : Il/Elle coordonne les équipes et s’assure de la bonne mise en œuvre des programmes sur la mission, il/elle suit les besoins et propose de nouvelles interventions et pistes de développement pour la mission.
Ressources Humaines : Il/Elle s’assure du bon dimensionnement humain de la mission et encadre les équipes (définition d’objectifs, suivi).
Suivi logistique, administratif et financier : Il/Elle s’assure que les pratiques logistiques et administratives en place respectent les procédures et formats PU-AMI et sont en adéquation avec les règles Bailleurs.
Suivi Médical et technique : Il/Elle s’assure que les pratiques médicales et techniques respectent les procédures et formats PU-AMI et sont en adéquation avec la politique d’intervention PU-AMI.
Représentation : Il/Elle représente l’association auprès des partenaires, bailleurs, médias et des différentes autorités.
Relation avec le siège : Il/Elle assure la bonne circulation des informations entre le siège et le terrain et s’assure du respect des échéances.

How to apply:

Merci d'envoyer votre dossier de candidature complet (CV + lettre de motivation) sur : recrutement@pu-ami.org en indiquant dans l'objet de l'email "MALI - Chef de Mission"

Organization: Danish Refugee Council
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 10 Dec 2014

We are looking for a highly experienced and active Logistic Coordinator who can lead the logistics, fleet management, warehousing and procurement for the large and varied DRC and DDG projects ranging from demining equipment to individual and community shelter to garage maintenance/workshop to non-food items (NFI) and much more. DRC-DDG is currently scaling up operations for the current crisis.

Who are we?

DRC DDG has been working in South Sudan since 2004 and implements emergency, humanitarian demining, armed violence reduction, livelihood and community driven development activities in six states. The strategic focus of the current South Sudan program is that all forcibly displaced and conflict-affected people can access their rights in a safe and secure environment.

South Sudanese living outside the country have been returning in significant numbers after the Comprehensive Peace Agreement but South Sudan also experiences internal displacement and in 2012-2013 has seen an influx of 180,000 refugees into the northern states of Unity and Upper Nile. DRC DDG is responding to this displacement but the logistical challenges of ensuring that life-saving supplies reach these remote parts of the country are enormous. The logistics department also has to ensure a timely and effective service to the non-emergency parts of the operation that also have major logistical requirements particularly Mine Action.

About the job

The DRC DDG Logistics Coordinator has the overall responsibility for the timely and effective procurement & logistical support required for the implementation of DRC DDG regular and emergency programmes in South Sudan.

Duties and Responsibilities

Planning and Operation
»Design and implement a sustainable and robust procurement and logistics system for the efficient and effective support to all DRC DDG South Sudan regular and emergency programmes and support services;
»Ensure the timely implementation of the CAST (Control, Audit and Support Team) recommendations;
»Develop procurement plans in collaboration with the DRC and DDG heads of programme and team leaders. »Ensure efficient and timely supply of all items from suppliers to the organisation’s warehouses country-wide;
»Ensure compliance with donor requirements, rules and regulations;
»Liaise with the Heads of Programmes on all logistics issues to ensure that all bottlenecks are overcome;
»Implement anti-corruption measures;
»Represent DDG DRC at the Logistics Cluster Meetings
»Ensure that all suppliers and service providers conform with the Code of Ethics, that all contract payments are processed in a timely manner, and that the asset register and inventory item vouchers are up-to-date at all times;
»Ensure that the warehouses are operated in an effective and efficient manner;
»Support the HOFA in finalising inventory lists for donor reports;
»Ensure that the fleet management requirements are actioned on a monthly basis;
»Provide timely procurement and logistics reports as required;
»Dispose of assets efficiently and in accordance with donor requirements;
»Attend internal strategic and planning meetings when required;
»Organize all in-country travel requirements with UNHAS for all DRC-DDG staff.
»Ensure that the compound management costs of the Juba compound are as efficient as possible;
»Build procurement and logistics capacity country-wide;
»Ensure that all relevant non-logistics staff (particularly including programme and finance staff) are trained on logistics procedures;
»Ensure that all new staff receive a comprehensive logistics briefing before being deployed;

Organisation, administration and personnel management
»Overall responsibility for the management of the procurement and logistics department and staff;
»Oversee the observance of the DRC Code of Conduct within the procurement and logistics department, ensure that logistics staff fully understand what corruption is and are trained at least once a year on the detail of the Code of Conduct and anti-corruption measures;
»Ensure that all suppliers and logistics staff are aware of the procedures to whistle-blow for corruption and other breaches of the Code of Conduct.
»Ensure that all suspicions and allegations of corruption are reported to the Country Director immediately, unless the Country Director is alleged to be involved, in which case suspicions and allegations should be reported to the Head of Desk in Copenhagen.
»Ensure that the terms of employment for national staff are enforced and that disciplinary issues are dealt with quickly and fairly;
»Ensure that a training and professional development plan is developed for all staff in the logistics department (international and national);
»Develop and implement a plan to address the very poor gender balance in the logistics department country-wide.

Accountability
»Responsible to ensure that all procurement & logistics is conducted in accordance with the DRC’s Operations Handbook Chapters 16, 17 and 18, (Procurement, Vehicles and Warehousing).
»Responsible to ensure that the recommendations of the CAST team are implemented in a timely manner
»Responsible to ensure that all allegations of breaches of the Code of Conduct by staff reporting to the Logistics Coordinator are reported and with the support of the Country Director and Security Advisor, investigated and concluded swiftly.

About you

To be successful in this role you must have the following essential competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or extensive experience can substitute qualification.
• 5- 8 years of logistics and supply chain experience gained in developing countries
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and in writing
• Excellent inter-personal skills and proven ability to negotiate with a wide range of people (internally and externally)
• Ability to adapt to the harsh and stressful working conditions of South Sudan and the size of programme

We offer

DRC will offer the successful applicant a one-year contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work as soon as possible and be willing and able to work in Juba, South Sudan.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. This position will be placed at level A6.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.dk

How to apply:

Interested? Go to www.drc.dk > About DRC > Vacancies > Current Vacancies and find the job on the list. Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button.

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note.**CV only applications will not be considered**.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk

Applications close 10th December 2014.