CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: National Democratic Institute
Country: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Kenya
Closing date: 04 Feb 2015

Summary
The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is seeking a Resident Director/Sr. Director with strong political party, civil society (women and youth in particular) and local government experience, as well as proven capacity to build and maintain donor and partner relations, and excellent program management skills. The Resident Director would advise leaders of political parties and civil society, oversee the implementation of program activities in all sectors, and provide leadership to a team of expatriate and local staff. This position also would be responsible for overall office management, including financial and human resources, and would serve as principal liaison with political and civic leaders, program partners, donors, and representatives of the international community. This position works closely with Washington-based program staff that provides support for field activities. The position is based in Nairobi and reports to the DC-based Regional Director for Southern and East Africa. This position is available pending funding beginning on or about March 1, 2015.
Background
NDI has actively supported Kenyan efforts to strengthen democratic institutions and advance democratic reforms since 1993. Programs in Kenya initially provided skills training to enhance women's political participation and to strengthen the capacity of nonpartisan civic groups to monitor elections. Since 2001, NDI has worked with Kenyan political parties and civil society organizations with support from a variety of donors, including the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the United Nations Development Programme, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). In the last three years, NDI has promoted inter-party consensus building on constitutional and electoral reform issues, supported political parties to enhance policy development and party branch operations, and assisted civil society organizations to strengthen monitoring efforts of implementation of reforms and of the March 2013 electoral process. NDI is currently working with political parties in coalition building and adapting their operations to the newly created county governments. The Institute is also working to overcome barriers to political participation of women, youth and persons with disabilities. More details on the program are available at: http://www.ndi.org/kenya
Duties and Responsibilities
• Oversee and contribute to the design and implementation of all of NDI’s programs in Kenya;
• Provide day to day management and oversight of local and expatriate program staff in the Nairobi office and develop and maintain office and personnel management system;
• Design and conduct training workshops and consultation to political party leaders and members on topics including: organizational development, volunteer recruitment, issues research, platform development, public outreach, coalition building, and the political participation of women and youth;
• Implement NDI's programs in collaboration with in-country field staff and pro-bono trainers or short-term consultants;
• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with key partners to include senior political party leaders;
• Represent NDI and its program at public events and functions;
• Serve as principal liaison between NDI and its donors, Kenyan government officials, political party leaders, local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and the media;
• Manage in-country program budget, develop and maintain financial management systems and ensure the submission of accurate monthly financial reconciliation statements to the DC office;
• Ensure adherence to both NDI and donor financial regulations, and respect of procedures that guarantee the integrity of all financial transactions;
• Oversee the writing and timely submission of monthly program activity reports, monitoring and evaluation data, periodic updates on political/security developments, and other program related materials;
• Monitor programs to determine that programmatic goals are achieved and that operational and reporting requirements are adhered to;
• Adjust programmatic activities based on changing political circumstances and in response to needs articulated by local partners and program stakeholders;
• Develop fundraising strategies in coordination with Southern and East Africa Regional Director; and
• Build the capacity of NDI staff to play a substantive role in election assistance program development and implementation.

Skills and Abilities
• Bachelor degree, preferably in International Relations or related subject; graduate degree preferred;
• Minimum fourteen (14) years substantive experience as a political party trainer, elections assistance manager, or working for the legislature, executive branch or political parties; twenty (20) years of experience is required to qualify for the Sr. Director title;
• Experience living and working in Africa;
• Demonstrated capacity to operate in a relatively fluid environment, including the ability to manage for risk mitigation;
• Solid experience in all aspects of program design and management, including office operations, financial and human resources management;
• Proven ability to effectively communicate skills and experiences to others as a trainer, facilitator, and advisor;
• Demonstrated ability to engage in strategic planning and conduct and apply sophisticated political analysis to programmatic activities;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, policy makers, US and foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, and funders;
• Excellent managerial, interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to establish and maintain professional political relationships;
• Knowledge of USAID and other funding agencies and funding processes;
• Proven ability to manage budgets;
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English; Swahili language ability desirable;
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team and to promote staff development; and
• Working knowledge of PC-based word processing, spreadsheet applications, and e-mail technology; experience with Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive, G+, etc.) strongly desired.
Comments

• Salary is commensurate with experience. A generous benefits package is provided, including in-country housing allowance and transportation.
• NDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
  

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Organization: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 31 Jan 2015

1 /. INTRODUCTION.

The INGO Coordination Committee (OCC) is a space to ensure / enhance coordination between NGOs, the Government of the Central Republican, the UN, donors and external partners for the exchange of information, sharing expertise and the development of guidelines for a more coordinated, efficient and effective use of aid resources in CAR.

The CCO is an independent coordination of international non-governmental organizations serving and facilitates the work of its members to meet the humanitarian needs in CAR. There since April 2014 and has a national association status recognized by the CAR authorities. To date (01/12/2014), there are 42 international NGOs members of the OCC.

Its Executive Committee (EXCOM)

The Executive Committee (elected) is the monitoring and supervisory body of the Permanent Bureau of the OCC. It is responsible for the effective implementation of the strategic directions and logical framework provided in the (s) Contract (s) of funding. It ensures that the decisions of the Assembly of Representatives of NGOs are considered.

Through CCO, member of the executive provide positive and constructive relationships with all stakeholders, including the members of the Government and the various ministries, UN agencies, donors and other NGOs to strengthen coordination and ensure good collaboration.

COMEX is composed of 10 organizations elected from among the members of the CCO for a period of 6 months.

The Permanent Office CCO:

This office is composed of human resources dedicated full time to the tasks listed in their respective terms of reference. (Validated by the Executive Committee).

The team is made (as of December 1, 2014) from:

• A coordinator (international)
• An assistant coordinator (national)
• A Communications Officer (international)
• A Logistics Assistant (national)

The objectives of this are manifold (see flowchart in Appendix 1). It assists the Executive Committee in particular the treatment process topics / themes that the executive is committed to developing the requests of the Assembly of Representatives. Its role is then to take note of the decisions and actions in each of these cases.

The office is "hosted" by an NGO that serves as "hat" for operational needs administrative office (logistics, financial, human and administrative resource). Thus, and to ensure the autonomy of the office, an operating framework is developed between the Permanent Bureau and the NGO "host" (and approved by the executive). This framework must enable the office to function independently while respecting all procedures of the NGO.

The office is composed of national and international staff who are managed daily by the Coordinator of the CCO, this in accordance with the Articles of operation. The Coordinator is the focal point between the NGO and the Bureau and is responsible for compliance of the established operational framework.

The Coordinator and Communications Officer and Office of Advocacy attend all meetings of the Executive Group, but without the opportunity to vote.

2 /. LIABILITY POSITION:

The Communication and Advocacy Officer will be responsible for providing quality communication tools and to take into account the opinion / suggestions from all members of the OCC.

Under the supervision of the Coordination OCC, it will nevertheless have to work - live - with the Executive Committee and forty parties (currently the representatives of the member NGOs OCC) to ensure consensus in the decisions taken with members.

2.1 Internal communication OCC:

· Preparation and distribution of a monthly newsletter:

o News - linked to humanitarian aid in CAR.

o Funds records - report / presentation of major themes related to the humanitarian response in the country.

o Space for the presentation of a stakeholder of the humanitarian community

and its partners.

o Space for ads / exchanges INGOs of the OCC.

· Management of the website of the OCC.

o Update and website development.

2.2 External Communication of the OCC.

The objective is to improve readability (and de facto acceptance) by INGOs Central African society as a whole by establishing partnerships with various media partners to:

o create a regular space to comment on the news of the humanitarian community;

o provide a space for exchange with the people in CAR (interactive radio programs);

o treat folders / thematic humanitarian fund facing Central.

2.3 To be the focal point of the Working Group "Advocacy".

An external communication plan exists for the dissemination of advocacy group productions but a close relationship with its members is needed to ensure synergy between these two axes (Communication and Advocacy).

The Communications Officer will organize meetings of the Group (AWG) and will be of proposals for communication activities by reporting to advocacy axes.

Profile:

1. Minimum 5 years of work and responsibilities NGOs (strong knowledge of the humanitarian environment).
2. Higher Diploma, Bachelor, Master in International Relations, Science Po, Development and Communication.
3. Experience in inter-agency coordination is an asset.
4. Strong advocacy experience in countries in conflict
5. Strong knowledge of the United Nations system, integrated missions and clusters
6. Experience in complex emergency crisis situations
7. Demonstrated competence in communication, interpersonal exchanges etnégociation.
8. Ability to build consensus.
9. A privileged RCA work experience
10. Fluency in French and English spoken and written

Position Available from early March 2015.

10 months (until 31 December 2015).

Application (letter and resume) to be sent no later than January 20, 2014 to:

• Coordinator of CCO - mail: coordinateurcco.rca@gmail.com

With a copy to:

• Chairman of the COMEX - mail: frederic.linardon@acted.org

How to apply:

Position Available from early March 2015.

10 months (until 31 December 2015).

Application (letter and resume) to be sent no later than January 20, 2014 to:

• Coordinator of CCO - mail: coordinateurcco.rca@gmail.com

With a copy to:

• Chairman of the COMEX - mail: frederic.linardon@acted.org

Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: Mali
Closing date: 05 Feb 2015

Job Title: Program Manager 1 - Climate Change Adaptation Specialist

Department/Country: WARO/Mali

Position Type:Full Time

Job Location:Mali, Bamako or Sevare (Mopti region)

Band: D

FLSA: Exempt

Reports to: Head of Programs

Note:The position is contingent upon successful acquisition of the contract.

Length of Assignment: Two to five years.

About CRS:

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 90 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs.

Background:

CRS seeks a Program Manager (PM) for an anticipated US $13.5 million USAID contract to promote the provision and use of accurate climate information to vulnerable populations, increase the inclusion of climate change considerations into commune-level governance systems, and increase the adoption of local solutions to climate variability and change by communities.

Job Summary:

The Program Manager I - Climate change will lead the increase and adoption of local solutions to climate variability and change by communities and individual households at the commune and village level in rain-fed, rural areas of Mopti region.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Develop climate resilient agriculture strategies and operationalize these strategies in demonstration activities linking diffusion of climate change adaptive practices to improved climate change information;
• Build capacity of commune-level government and extension personnel in understanding climate change and adaptive strategies;
• Identify and lead strategy development to overcome barriers in adoption of adaptive practices, especially as it relates to vulnerable groups (women and youth);
• Increase overall adoption of climate change adaptive practices .

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning

MEAL Competencies

Within the agency's MEAL Competencies Model, these are identified as key MEAL competencies related to the program manager's roles and responsibilities.

• MEAL in Design
• ICT for MEAL
• Learning
• Management in MEAL

Program Manager Competencies:

These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each program manager to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

• Sets clear goals and manages toward them.
• Collaborates effectively with staff and stakeholders.
• Manages financial resources with integrity.
• Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning

Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct supervision of CRS staff.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Head of Programs; Deputy Head of Programs; Head of Agriculture Department; Head of Office - Mopti; Head of MEAL Department

External: Consortium Chief of Party; Other Technical Specialists in the Consortium; local/international NGOs, and local and international Catholic agencies.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Master's Degree and demonstrated expertise in agriculture, resilience, climate change, food security, international development.
• Experience designing and implementing development programs focused on vulnerable populations (gender and youth).
• Minimum 2 years of experience inmanaging programs with a funding and complexity on a similar scale to this programin a non-profit, development, and/or humanitarian organization.
• Experience working in West Africa or the Sahel required.
• Proven leadership and inter-personal skills and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams.
• Commitment to gender responsive/transformative programming.
• Ability to work well both within a consortium team and independently.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience assessing vulnerability to climate change preferred.
• Understanding of and experience with faith-based organizations, and capacity-building principles in local partnerships desired.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) and especially GIS and other ICT4D preferred.

Required Foreign Language: Proficiency in English oral and written communication skills, as well as fluency in French, are required.

Required Travel: Ability to travel in-country up to 30%

Disclaimer Clause: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties and responsibilities associated with the position.

How to apply:

CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

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Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 26 Jan 2015

IBTCI COMPANY PROFILE

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has produced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) services for governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of M&E across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work. Respect and integrity are the basis of our core values.

PROJECT SUMMARY

IBTCI is vying for a contract to conduct a final performance evaluation of USAID/Morocco’s Local Governance Program (LGP) to serve the following purposes:

· Provide the mission with concrete evidence regarding to what extent LGP achieved (or not) its goals at all levels of the results framework

· To help the DG team – and the mission in general – learn about the strengths and weaknesses of working in the local governance field

· Inform USAID’s continued engagement in local governance in its new DG programming, within the parameters of the new Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), especially DO 2.

Period of Performance: 8 weeks, including 3 weeks of fieldwork; February 28, 2015 start date

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SME POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Youth Development SME will assist the evaluation team and team leader in all aspects of the evaluation related to youth development.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Youth Development SME must have the following skills/experience:

· Solid knowledge English and either French, Darija, or Arabic

· Extensive experience in facilitating interviews and/or group discussions in the targeted languages

· Extensive experience in youth development

· Youth development analysis experience

· Gender analysis experience is desirable

How to apply:

To apply please visit https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com .

If you have any difficulties please email lantic [At] ibtci [dot] com

Organization: Carter Center
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 11 Jan 2015

Article I: Terms of Reference – SeNIOR OPerations Manager

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Country Representative (DCR), work with The Carter Center Country Representative (CR), as well as with the Ministry of Health (MOH), Republic of South Sudan (RSS) authorities to perform the duties listed below:

1. Assist the CR and DCR to supervise and monitor transportation, procurement, and operational activities of The Carter Center supported programs by providing direct, day-to-day management and oversight of the aforementioned areas.
2. Ensure a safe, respectful, efficient, and effective work place while building a sense of team by giving all staff the opportunity to grow professionally and utilize their skills and experience.
3. Supervise the procurement officer for Juba, ensuring that all purchases for the organization are done transparently and fully in-line with established procurement guidelines at all times. Establish and develop Juba vendor relations so as to identify reliable and economical sources of program resources within South Sudan.
4. Serve as the direct supervisor of the four (4) Regional Operations Managers.
5. Supervise the Juba based Operations Manager in the supervision and coordination for the Juba-based The Carter Center operational officers. Specific duties will include the following:

a) Assist Juba operations officers in daily planning and execution of activities.

b) Serve as primary approving officer for sub-office supply requests.

c) Ensure sub-office supply requests follow proper protocol.

d) Track non-available items and submit weekly request, if necessary, to Juba office.

e) Coordinate all incoming to and outgoing from Sudan shipments while always prioritizing field technical needs.

f) Coordinate all supply movements between supply hubs.

g) Track and coordinate shipments in process.

h) Ensure staff movements are tracked and staff movements are organized to ensure maximum efficiency.

i) Investigate and report to the DCR any discrepancies between waybills and received items.

1. Serve as primary finance approving officer for all Juba petty cash (up to $500 USD) and supply requests.
2. Verify that The Carter Center assets, materials, supplies and financial resources are being used in an honest and transparent fashion. Ensure The Carter Center-supported programs maintain accurate inventories of all physical resources through the following:

a) Ensure stock delivered to supply hub is verified upon delivery.

b) On a weekly basis, ensure through physical checks stock cards and inventories are up to date and weekly inventory is submitted by staff to Juba. Any discrepancies between stock cards/inventories/waybills and physical counts must be reported weekly to the Senior Operations Manager.

c) Ensure inventories accurately reflect all compound and transport workshop tools and equipment.

d) Ensure system of internal asset control including a properly documented way bill system.

e) Verify inventories on a weekly basis and ensure inventories are disseminated in a timely fashion to Juba and sub-offices.

f) Along with the relevant field programme manager, maintain effective asset controls and tracking for all sub-offices in the area-of-responsibility.

1. Assist the CR and DCR with annual shipping plans for supplying all sub-offices in the area-of-responsibility with all needed resources for a calendar year.
2. Along with the CR and DCR, assist in needs forecasting and procurement planning on an annual basis
3. Serve as the primary stock manager of the Trachoma Zithromax stock according to the TCP Azithromycin stock management guidelines.
4. Report the following to the DCR on a monthly basis:

a) Activities and findings including status of ongoing shipments, discrepancies between sent/received items and result of weekly inventory checks.

b) Analysis of all required transport reports.

c) Challenges and actions taken in Response

d) Recommendations for The Carter Center Operations Department at the sub-office, supply hub and national level. Recommendations and findings must cover finance, transportation, procurement and general administration.

1. Others duties as required and/or assigned.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit a Cover Letter and Resume addressed to the Associate Director, Guinea Worm Eradication through the following e-mail address: cartercenterjobs@gmail.com . All documents must be in Microsoft word (.doc) or PDF format. Materials in other formats will not be considered. In the body of the e-mail, please indicate where you saw the job posting.

Only finalists will be contacted.

Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 04 Feb 2015

Position Title:Deputy Regional Director/Program Quality

Location/Region:Lusaka, Zambia/SARO

Band:E

FLSA:Exempt

Reports To:RegionalDirector

Length of Assignment: Three to five years

About CRS:

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

Summary/Background:
This position is part of the regional senior leadership team led by the Regional Director (RD). The DRD/PQ assumes selective responsibility delegated by the RD for technical and program quality, business development, as well as stewardship of CRS human, financial and material resources in accordance with the Agency Mission, including the following:

· Ensuring that the Agency’s overall vision is understood and incorporated into strategic planning and management in all country programs

· Providing strategic and programmatic leadership to regional technical staff;

· Providing technical and programmatic support to country program staff;

· Ensuring close and efficient coordination with headquarters (HQ) departments on common programming initiatives and departmental mandates; Ensuring that all appropriate opportunities for growth throughout the region are pursued.

The SARO region consists of the following country programs: Malawi, Madagascar, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Angola, a program office in Botswana, and outreach to Swaziland and South Africa. The DRD/PQ is expected to spend on average 50%[AK1]of her/his time travelling and providing direct support to country programs with emphasis on the three Top 12/DFAP countries of Malawi, Madagascar and Zambia, and to projects of strategic importance.

Job Responsibilities:With the general delegation of authority from the RD and in close coordination with the Country Representatives as well as relevant staff of the PIQA, RAD, HRD and OpEx Departments in CRS/HQ, the DRD for Program Quality assumes the following functions and responsibilities:

Primary Functions:

Quality Assurance

· Support HoPs/CPs in setting up and implementing relevant PQ processes and systems and using relevant tools for project design and management

o Project design & Proposal development utilizing Propack 1 + TAG/CAG

o Project Start up, Management, close-out

o MEAL system design in compliance with agency MEAL policies and procedures and according to Propack 2 & 3 and planning for baselines, mid-terms and final evaluations

o Knowledge management including consistent and regular use of Project Gateway and other agency PQ/BD data systems

o Cross-pollination among HoPs and program managers during regular learning reflections

o Coordinate selection of appropriate CP-level participants for global learning events

· Work with CRs, HoPs and relevant TAs to build Country Program capacity in cross-cutting PQ issues and Core Competencies, e.g.

o Gender strategy orientation, assessments and audit

o Conflict, governance and gender assessments and analysis

o MEAL

o SIS/Partnership

o Cross-Sector Engagement

o PQAT, PQ audit/evaluation

o Project management

o Training in project design and implementation, agency tools and standards, relevant industry standards (e.g. Sphere)

Strategic Planning and Strategy Implementation

· Support Country Programs in rolling out and reporting on the agency strategy

· Lead implementation, of SPA, Coe Competency, and BD components of SARO’s regional strategy

· Support and approve Country Programs in developing strategic plans, or sector specific strategies (eg emergency strategies) as applicable

· Coordinate country program and regional reporting on strategic initiatives

Talent Management: mentoring/coaching of HoPs, S/RTAs, training, orientation of new PQ staff, recruitment

· Coach and support HoPs in managing CP level PQ systems and processes and building the PQ capacity of programming staff

· Build capacity of HoPs and their staff

· Ensure that HOPs have developed the PQ part of core competencies

· Recruit/Orient/Mentor HoPs, Chiefs of Party, Senior/Regional Technical Advisors

· Facilitate HoP / PQ Communities of Practice and peer-to-peer learning and support in our regions and across regions as appropriate

TA Coordination

· Ensure high quality TA is provided to country programs based on their needs and classification

· TA coordination (helping CP identify needs, quarterly forecast, identify ways to fill gaps if TA not prioritized by PIQA) including HRD

· Organize, in collaboration with PIQA, local/regional communities of practice in relevant sectors

· Ensure that two-way TA feedback systems are implemented (i.e. that honest and constructive feedback is shared with TA supervisors and with CPs as applicable)

· Manage roster of regional consultants across SPA, core competency and other programming areas

Business Development: Coordination, Quality control, Capacity development

· Lead implementation of SARO’s business development strategy

· Supervise SARO’s RTA/BD[AK2]

· Support CPs to position for new opportunities

· Follow up/support meeting SARO’s growth targets

· Follow up/ensure CPs receive face-to-face debriefs and relay information to RAD/BDT

· Coordinate and ensure compliance with Proposal development and review process – from PIN onwards, including go/no go decisions, reviews (consolidate comments, final review and sign-off), guidance to HoPs on composition of proposal teams), etc.

Bridging PQ-MQ issues

· Support HOPs and RFO in projecting yearly budgets and tracking programmatic spending

· Work closely with DRD/MQ, RFO and HOPs in addressing ongoing programmatic-management issues such as operational delays which affect programmatic and spending performance

Other:

As applicable, oversee the Management of regional projects

· Track and analyze development of slow-onset emergencies, and contribute to Emergency Responses in region, as needed

· Representation with regional donors and partners, as applicable.

· Facilitate support to CP on Marketing and Communications: ensure best examples used with donors, policy makers, govts, peer NGO’s and other stakeholders

· Support advocacy priorities in the region, provide analysis, coordinate with CRS/Legislative staff in Washington

· Other tasks as delegated by RD

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Regional Technical Advisors for Business Development, Health, Agricultural Livelihoods, Monitoring & Evaluation

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

· Serves with Integrity

· Models Stewardship

· Cultivates Constructive Relationships

· Promotes Learning

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Regional Director, DRD for Management Quality, Regional Finance Officer, Regional Technical Advisors; Country Representatives and Managers, HOPs; CRS/HQ Staff - primarily PIQA, RAD, OpEx and HRD; other DRDs/PQ; USOps staff.

External: USG, including USAID (Washington, local Missions) and other relevant agencies; other bilateral Donor Agencies; multilateral Donor Agencies; US and international PVOs; local Catholic Church representatives; Caritas or similar local organizations; other Catholic development agencies; technical support networks/organizations in the US, Southern Africa and elsewhere; private sector corporations and investment companies.

Personal/Professional Skills:

· Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills as well as good judgment and vision.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Familiarity with, and/or appreciation of, the social teachings of the Catholic Church and its structure; ability to work well within this framework

· Commitment to the Agency's mission and strategy

Qualifications:

· MA/MS/MPH or MBA with significant applied experience in international relief and development.

· Ten years’ experience in international relief or development, including at least five years living in a developing country with strong management experience as Head of Programming or equivalent level. Country Representative or equivalent experience, a plus.

· Demonstrated leadership, management and supervisory skills

· Familiarity with technical standards in project and program design for CRS core competencies and programmatic themes, including integral human development, justice and peace, partnership, and capacity-building

· Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with local organizations and partners, and function effectively as part of a multi-cultural team.

· Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge and skills formally and informally to diverse audiences; desire and ability to mentor staff.

· Ability to effectively lead a remote, multi-cultural team located in different geographic areas.

· Demonstrated success in program development and fundraising.

· Knowledge of CRS operations, policies and procedures.

· Strong inter-personal skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communications skills

· Proficiency in French (spoken and written)

Physical Requirements/Environment:

The position is based in Lusaka requiring travel 50% of the time on average.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

[AK1]This percentage needs to be aligned with the Physical requirements at the very bottom of the document.

[AK2]Since this position will supervise more than one RTA, I suggest moving this to the section on Talent Management and broaden it all RTAs.

How to apply:

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Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 26 Jan 2015

IBTCI COMPANY PROFILE

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has produced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) services for governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of M&E across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work. Respect and integrity are the basis of our core values.

PROJECT SUMMARY

IBTCI is vying for a contract to conduct a final performance evaluation of USAID/Morocco’s Local Governance Program (LGP) to serve the following purposes:

· Provide the mission with concrete evidence regarding to what extent LGP achieved (or not) its goals at all levels of the results framework

· To help the DG team – and the mission in general – learn about the strengths and weaknesses of working in the local governance field

· Inform USAID’s continued engagement in local governance in its new DG programming, within the parameters of the new Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), especially DO 2.

Period of Performance: 8 weeks, including 3 weeks of fieldwork; February 28, 2015 start date

LOCAL GOVERNANCE SME POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Local Governance SME will assist the evaluation team and team leader in all aspects of the evaluation related to local governance.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Local Governance SME must be Moroccan and have the following skills/experience:

· Solid knowledge English and either French, Darija, or Arabic

· Extensive experience in facilitating interviews and/or group discussions in the targeted languages

· Extensive experience and knowledge of Local Governance in Morocco

· Local Governance analysis experience

· Gender analysis experience is desirable

How to apply:

To apply please visit https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com .

If you have any difficulties please email lantic [At] ibtci [dot] com

Organization: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 31 Jan 2015

1 /. INTRODUCTION.

The INGO Coordination Committee (OCC) is a space to ensure / enhance coordination between NGOs, the Government of the Central Republican, the UN, donors and external partners for the exchange of information, sharing expertise and the development of guidelines for a more coordinated, efficient and effective use of aid resources in CAR.

The CCO is an independent coordination of international non-governmental organizations serving and facilitates the work of its members to meet the humanitarian needs in CAR. There since April 2014 and has a national association status recognized by the CAR authorities. To date (01/12/2014), there are 42 international NGOs members of the OCC.

Its Executive Committee (EXCOM)

The Executive Committee (elected) is the monitoring and supervisory body of the Permanent Bureau of the OCC. It is responsible for the effective implementation of the strategic directions and logical framework provided in the (s) Contract (s) of funding. It ensures that the decisions of the Assembly of Representatives of NGOs are considered.

Through CCO, member of the executive provide positive and constructive relationships with all stakeholders, including the members of the Government and the various ministries, UN agencies, donors and other NGOs to strengthen coordination and ensure good collaboration.

COMEX is composed of 10 organizations elected from among the members of the CCO for a period of 6 months.

The Permanent Office CCO:

This office is composed of human resources dedicated full time to the tasks listed in their respective terms of reference. (Validated by the Executive Committee).

The team is made (as of December 1, 2014) from:

• A coordinator (international)
• An assistant coordinator (national)
• A Communications Officer (international)
• A Logistics Assistant (national)

The objectives of this are manifold (see flowchart in Appendix 1). It assists the Executive Committee in particular the treatment process topics / themes that the executive is committed to developing the requests of the Assembly of Representatives. Its role is then to take note of the decisions and actions in each of these cases.

The office is "hosted" by an NGO that serves as "hat" for operational needs administrative office (logistics, financial, human and administrative resource). Thus, and to ensure the autonomy of the office, an operating framework is developed between the Permanent Bureau and the NGO "host" (and approved by the executive). This framework must enable the office to function independently while respecting all procedures of the NGO.

The office is composed of national and international staff who are managed daily by the Coordinator of the CCO, this in accordance with the Articles of operation. The Coordinator is the focal point between the NGO and the Bureau and is responsible for compliance of the established operational framework.

The Coordinator and the Office of Communications Officer attend all meetings of the Executive Group, but without the opportunity to vote.

2 /. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COORDINATOR POSITION:

The Coordinator supports the work of the NGO Forum through the following main tasks:

Coordination / Representation:

1. Participation in coordination meetings in Bangui. (HCT, ICC, Forum, Task Force

CHF Advisory Committee, Steering Committee UNHAS, ..)

1. Permanent contacts and relationships with partners
2. Representation with the Authorities
3. Organization and facilitation of meetings CCO (biweekly for members

and for COMEX + Ad hoc meetings).

1. Focal point with the Working Groups of the OCC.
2. Backup contingency (in connection with OCHA and ICC) and update IMO.
3. Link Operational Land and visits. (One per month).

For security issues.

1. Focal point with the Director of INSO
2. Focal Point with UNDSS
3. Focal Point with minusca
4. Focus on local contacts
5. Focal Point with the International Forces
6. Participation in weekly meetings CMCoord.

Quality and Program Management:

1. Acting as a focal point of information / experience sharing with and through NGOs.
2. Consolidate and analyze information and answers on the operational and administrative issues such as work permits, taxes, framework agreements NGOs, funding mechanisms and United Nations planning procedures and the Government
3. Establish a communication mechanism in connection with the United Nations, the Government, donor representatives and other stakeholders
4. Participate and represent important NGO planning process including the government and donors
5. To advocate on international humanitarian law
6. To advocate as part of the consolidation of the governing laws and NGOs to monitor the implementation
7. Liaise with the Forum of International NGOs in neighboring countries in the region and potentially internationally
8. Ensure timely reporting to donors
9. Good control and budget management

Relations with Partners :

1. Work to ensure effective collaboration between international NGOs.
2. Maintain and / or develop productive relationships with the authorities at ministerial level, civil society, other institutions counterparts

Management of permanent office:

1. Strategic and daily management of the permanent office (staff, budget, ..).
2. Provide leadership to the team, promoting a professional working relationship and encourage the staff
3. Direct internal meetings to coordinate and ensure staff support

Profile:

1. Minimum of 5 years of work and responsibilities in coordinating NGO (Profile Head of Mission), International experience in NGOs, UN, and / or donor agencies.
2. Knowledge of humanitarian law
3. Demonstrated experience in coordinating inter-NGO
4. Demonstrated leadership skills
5. Skills documented in the development of proposals, budgets and reports
6. Strong advocacy experience in countries in conflict
7. Strong knowledge of the UN system and integrated missions and cluster systems
8. Considerable understanding of complex emergency crisis contexts
9. Demonstrated competence of communication, interpersonal exchanges and trading
10. A privileged RCA work experience
11. Computer literacy
12. Fluency in French and English spoken and written

Position Available from early March 2015.

10 months (until 31 December 2015).

Application (letter and resume) to be sent no later than January 15, 2014 to:

• Coordinator of CCO - mail: coordinateurcco.rca@gmail.com

With a copy to:

• Chairman of the COMEX - mail: frederic.linardon@acted.org

How to apply:

Application (letter and resume) to be sent no later than January 15, 2014 to:

• Coordinator of CCO - mail: coordinateurcco.rca@gmail.com

With a copy to:

• Chairman of the COMEX - mail: frederic.linardon@acted.org

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 26 Jan 2015

IBTCI LOOKING FOR A GENDER SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERT (SME) FOR MOROCCO LOCAL GOVERNANCE PROGRAM (LCP)

IBTCI COMPANY PROFILE

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has produced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) services for governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of M&E across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work. Respect and integrity are the basis of our core values.

PROJECT SUMMARY

IBTCI is vying for a contract to conduct a final performance evaluation of USAID/Morocco’s Local Governance Program (LGP) to serve the following purposes:

· Provide the mission with concrete evidence regarding to what extent LGP achieved (or not) its goals at all levels of the results framework

· To help the DG team – and the mission in general – learn about the strengths and weaknesses of working in the local governance field

· Inform USAID’s continued engagement in local governance in its new DG programming, within the parameters of the new Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), especially DO 2.

GENDER SME POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Gender SME will assist the evaluation team and team leader in all aspects of the evaluation related to gender.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Gender SME must have the following skills/experience:

· Solid knowledge English and either French, Darija, or Arabic

· Extensive experience in facilitating interviews and/or group discussions in the targeted languages Gender analysis

How to apply:

To apply please visit https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com .

If you have any difficulties please email lantic [At] ibtci [dot] com

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 26 Jan 2015

IBTCI COMPANY PROFILE

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has produced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) services for governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of M&E across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work. Respect and integrity are the basis of our core values.

PROJECT SUMMARY

IBTCI is vying for a contract to conduct a mid-term performance evaluation of USAID/Morocco’s Favorable Opportunities to Reinforce Self-Advancement for Today’s Youth (FORSATY). This evaluation will serve the following purposes:

· Provide the mission with concrete evidence regarding to what extent to which FORSATY achieved its objectives through December 2014;

· Determine any recommended mid-course adjustments for the program to improve results moving forward, particularly focusing on the capacity strengthening of CSOs;

· To inform how this project would be best replicated in other regions of Morocco.

The primary task of the evaluation team will be to analyze the performance of FORSATY midway through program implementation and make recommendations for improvements in ongoing and future programming. This evaluation will cover the period from the award date through December 2014. The USAID/Morocco Mission, specifically the Office of Democracy and Governance, will use the analysis of this evaluation to guide the direction of FORSATY in the remaining project life. The implementing partner, IOM, will learn about the strengths and weaknesses of project activities to date and adjust the upcoming work-plan based on the evaluation recommendations.

Period of Performance: 7 weeks including 3 weeks of fieldwork; February 28 start date

RESEARCH/LOGISTICS POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Research/logistics Assistant will assist the evaluation team and team leader in all aspects of research and logistics.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Research/logistics Assistant must be Moroccan and have the following skills/experience:

· Mixed set of skills and background in the following: civil society, youth development, evaluation, gender equity, and related areas

· Solid knowledge English and either French, Darija, or Arabic

How to apply:

To apply please visit https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com .

If you have any difficulties please email lantic [At] ibtci [dot] com

Organization: War Child UK
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 19 Jan 2015

See www.warchild.org.uk for a full description.

War Child UK is recruiting a Programme Coordinator, with Child Protection experience, who will coordinate projects funded by multiple donors in Bangui.

This is a senior position and will provide critical support to the Country Director (CD) in new programme development and extending War Child’s work in Bangui and potentially other parts of CAR. The Programme Coordinator will be line managed by the CAR Country Director (CD), also based in Bangui.

The CD will provide direction on all issues related to programming, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation support.

Key responsibilities

· Project Coordination:Lead the coordination of ongoing projects to ensure they are implemented in a timely manner and within budget

· Capacity Building/Organisational Strengthening:Identify needs and build capacity of partner organisations in key programme areas

· Gather information for future programmes

· Monitoring and Evaluation:Maintain M&E system in line with donor and organisational requirements

· Compliance: Ensure adherence to donor and organisational requirements, including child protection policy, by War Child and partner staff.

Contractual Terms

· Preferred start date February 2015

· Salary £27,720-£31,990

· Working hours Full time, 37.5 hours per week

· Leave 30 days pa (1 extra day for every year completed, up to 33 days)

· Pension Matching contribution to your private pension up to 5% of gross salary

· Benefits As applicable as per War Child Benefits Policy

· Probation3 months

· Contract 1 year fixed term contract

How to apply:

• Download the Application Pack and full job description and complete the Application Form at www.warchild.org.uk, and send it to recruitment@warchild.org.uk.
• Please note that individual CVs will not be accepted
• All completed application forms must reach War Child by 5:00 PM GMT on 19 January 2015
• Due to limited resources War Child HR will contact only the shortlisted candidates
• Any offer made will be conditional on receipt of 3 favourable written references. (From your most recent employer, any other previous employer and a character reference.) In case clarification is required after the receipt of complete reference forms, War Child reserves the right to call the referees.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a DBS check (police check), a medical check for overseas travel purposes, be compliant and sign up to War Child’s Child Protection Policy prior to a final offer being made.
• Start date: February 2015

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 26 Jan 2015

IBTCI COMPANY PROFILE

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has produced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) services for governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of M&E across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work. Respect and integrity are the basis of our core values.

PROJECT SUMMARY

IBTCI is vying for a contract to conduct a final performance evaluation of USAID/Morocco’s Local Governance Program (LGP) to serve the following purposes:

· Provide the mission with concrete evidence regarding to what extent LGP achieved (or not) its goals at all levels of the results framework

· To help the DG team – and the mission in general – learn about the strengths and weaknesses of working in the local governance field

· Inform USAID’s continued engagement in local governance in its new DG programming, within the parameters of the new Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), especially DO 2.

Period of Performance: 8 weeks, including 3 weeks of fieldwork; February 28, 2015 start date

RESEARCH/LOGISTICS POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Research/logistics Assistant will assist the evaluation team and team leader in all aspects of research and logistics.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Research/logistics Assistant must be Moroccan and have the following skills/experience:

· Mixed set of skills and background in the following: local governance, civil society, youth development, evaluation, gender equity, and related areas

· Solid knowledge English and either French, Darija, or Arabic

How to apply:

To apply please visit https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com .

If you have any difficulties please email lantic [At] ibtci [dot] com

Organization: International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 31 Jan 2015

POSITION SUMMARY:

In partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ICAP will conduct Population-based HIV Impact Assessments (PHIAs) in specific PEPFAR-supported countries. Each PHIA will define the status of the national HIV epidemic, guide global and local allocation of funding and resources based on evidence, and integrate capacity building of country stakeholders in the design, conduct, analysis, and use of PHIAs.

Reporting to the Zambia PHIA Project Director, the Project Coordinator, Zambia PHIA Project will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a national population-level HIV impact assessment (PHIA) in Zambia. The Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all of the PHIA’s day-to-day activities in country, coordinate local institutional review board reviews and approvals, coordinate and support the field team, oversee the activities of sub-contractors, and support the overall implementation of the PHIA. The incumbent will support the training of staff on the study protocol, procedures, policies, relevant regulations and also ensure that the study protocol, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and other relevant policies and regulations are being followed. The Project Coordinator will report study site progress and maintain study regulatory files.

The Project Coordinator will provide oversight and management of specific in-country PHIA staff, to be determined, and will assist with the oversight of in-country sub-contracted survey and lab organizations.

More details on ICAP’s PHIA Project may be found at:

http://icap.columbia.edu/news-events/detail/icap-to-lead-large-population-based-hiv-surveys-in-20-african-countries

This position is grant funded.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Support all aspects of the PHIA project, including protocol development and implementation, institutional review board submissions and maintenance of regulatory files.
• Assist with recruiting, training and supervision of other ICAP PHIA project staff, as needed.
• Understand and adhere to the protocol, SOPs, and other appropriate regulations, procedures and policies; assist in drafting and revising SOPs and training manuals, as needed.
• Ensure that PHIA staff maintain confidentiality of study participants and adhere to principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ethics of human subjects research.
• Conduct frequent field visits to ensure timely recruitment of participants and collection of high quality data.
• Liaise with, support and coordinate outside contractors to ensure timely completion of contracted scopes of work while adhering to GCP and protection of human subjects research.
• Liaise with representatives from the Ministries of Health (MoH) and CDC to discuss progress of the project and to address any challenges or issues that arise during conduct of the project.
• Support communication needs of local and international investigators through organizing meetings, conference calls, and regular interactions.
• Prepare progress and other reports and study documents, as assigned.
• Participate in the preparation of scientific analyses, abstracts and publications.
• Assist with capacity building workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Periodic domestic travel throughout Zambia to support the planning and implementation of the PHIA Project.

EDUCATION:

• Requires a MPH or equivalent professional degree.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum three (3) years of research experience as a Project Coordinator.
• Experience supervising project teams.
• Demonstrated experience working in low-resource settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Bemba and/or Nyanja languages.

How to apply:

NOTE: This is a local hire position (i.e., candidates must be eligible to work in Zambia) and the successful candidate will be an employee of ICAP in Zambia and subject to the local terms and conditions of employment which includes a competitive salary and benefits package.

Please send an application letter and CV by email with a subject title “PHIA Project – Project Coordinator” to icap-jobs-zambia@columbia.edu.

Please do not attach any certificates when submitting on line. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 26 Jan 2015

IBTCI COMPANY PROFILE

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has produced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) services for governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of M&E across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work. Respect and integrity are the basis of our core values.

PROJECT SUMMARY

IBTCI is vying for a contract to conduct a mid-term performance evaluation of USAID/Morocco’s Favorable Opportunities to Reinforce Self-Advancement for Today’s Youth (FORSATY). This evaluation will serve the following purposes:

· Provide the mission with concrete evidence regarding to what extent to which FORSATY achieved its objectives through December 2014;

· Determine any recommended mid-course adjustments for the program to improve results moving forward, particularly focusing on the capacity strengthening of CSOs;

· To inform how this project would be best replicated in other regions of Morocco.

The primary task of the evaluation team will be to analyze the performance of FORSATY midway through program implementation and make recommendations for improvements in ongoing and future programming. This evaluation will cover the period from the award date through December 2014. The USAID/Morocco Mission, specifically the Office of Democracy and Governance, will use the analysis of this evaluation to guide the direction of FORSATY in the remaining project life. The implementing partner, IOM, will learn about the strengths and weaknesses of project activities to date and adjust the upcoming work-plan based on the evaluation recommendations.

Period of Performance: 7 weeks including 3 weeks of fieldwork; February 28 start date

TEAM LEADER POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Team Leader will lead the evaluation and direct/manage a team of one local research/logistic assistants, and one subject matter experts in youth development. The Team Leader will be responsible for periodically briefing USAID/Morocco of the team’s progress. S/he must also debrief USAID/Morocco on findings and results and submit all deliverables including a detailed work plan, presentation of results, and drafts of final reports. S/he will also provide USAID with raw datasets.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Team Leader must have the following skills/experience:

· Experience in evaluation and Countering Violent Extremism (CVE)

· Knowledge of the Moroccan socio-economic and political environment, and USG foreign policy and foreign assistance programming

· Experience working as a part of, as well as leading, democracy and governance evaluation teams and writing analytic but actionable reports in a clear, coherent and compelling way

· The ability to speak and write in English is required

· French and/or Arabic is desirable

How to apply:

To apply please visit https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com .

If you have any difficulties please email lantic [At] ibtci [dot] com

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Chad
Closing date: 05 Mar 2015

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Since 2003, eastern Chad has seen more than 200,000 refugees flee across the border from Darfur, Sudan. These refugees have been registered and are now living in 12 camps in the east. In 2012 and 2013, a new influx of refugees arrived in Tissi, Chad. The improved relation between Chad and Sudan has allowed security in the area to remain relatively stable. Currently, Chad and Sudan collaboratively monitor the border and relations between the countries are good. The fate of the Darfur refugees in Chad remains unknown, key issues, namely land, security, and access to basic services have still not been addressed and there are no clear plans or mechanisms for organized, large-scale returns. Within this context, assistance from the humanitarian organizations will continue to the 12 refugee camps in eastern Chad as prospects of repatriation in 2014/2015 remains unlikely.

After 11 years of emergency assistance to refugees there is need for transition from emergency assistance to longer term solutions. The limited capacity of the Chadian government to provide access to basic social services to its own population, further compounds the context. Chad and in particular the Sahel belt east, face chronic problems, such as food insecurity and malnutrition, which are also complicated by factors that are environmental (flooding, drought, diseases outbreaks i.e. meningitis, measles, etc.), economic (soaring prices of food, basic commodities, etc.) and insecurity. There is also a considerable disparity in access to basic social services, with women and children in rural areas affected by forms of social exclusions.

The refugees are mainly Muslim nomads from the following ethnic groups - the Zaghawa and Tama tribes are mostly pastoralists and semi-nomadic, while Massalite and Dadjo tribes are agriculturalists.

The reduction of WFP food assistance for refugees (since January 2014, refugees receive less than 1000 kcal/person/day; normal standard is 2100/kcal/person/day) is a concern. While currently its impact has not yet been seen, there is a risk that the nutrition status of refugees will deteriorate in the near future. IMC will continue to monitor closely and alert as early as possible when/if the situation deteriorates.

IMC has instigated a household garden activity; this garden progamme component is designed to be simple in the hope that the participants will then assume responsibility and persevere. Demonstrations were made to build the capacity of the refugees in growing various vegetables. The products will help the families to improve their diet diversity and enhance their health status. At the end of the first year, International Medical Corps will not directly fund the maintenance of the gardens, but will continue to support peer group leaders. This support is designed to ensure that the gardens and supportive activities are maintained even without external funding. At the end of the second year, the peer groups will also be transitioned to be self-sustaining and self-supported. International Medical Corps has added a food security/livelihood component to develop on the UNHCR’s 2015 strategy aimed at self-reliance and sustainability (funding has reduced considerably, thus, as no repatriation in sight, the UNHCR’s idea is one of integrating the refugees into the local Chadian social and economic system). The goal is, for the coming years, to find a smooth and progressive exit strategy with the idea that relief and early recovery activities are also partnered with this, so as to create self-reliance of the refugees within the local populations.

JOB SUMMARY

IMC will do a food security/livelihood and WASH study in the goal of writing a proposal to settle thousands of refugees (the most vulnerable as per the upcoming UNHCR multi-sectorial indicator vulnerability survey and our malnutrition coverage survey) out of the camp by providing them access to water, agricultural activities, design and initiate income out of the camp by providing them training on income generating activities, business management skills and various inputs for food security activities.

The idea is to evaluate the context and a location so as to provide selected refugees access to agricultural activities, execute water points and wells/irrigation systems, design and initiate income generating activities associated with the food production idea i.e. crop farming, poultry, livestock, apiculture, water harvesting structures/ponds etc., on land negotiated through UNHCR and the government to house these refugees within the host population.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Identify the social, economic ethnic diversities in the camps and evaluate their survival strategies in regards to food production;

· To assess the level of food security and self-sufficiency, in the host community as well as refugee population;

· Determine of the abilities of different groups to exploit the opportunities existing in the region to increase self-sufficiency and food security;

· To assess the likelihood of having a functional water system, taking into account geological and hydrological factors of the area. Making recommendations related to the specific needs to ensure a water supply for the community to ensure a self-sustaining community.

· To make recommendations relating to measures and specific forms of support necessary to build community resilience to drought by designing appropriate food security projects to increase food production, increase income and employment, address identified issues in structural or market distribution in support of overall food security and self-sufficiency ;

· Determine if a sustainable agricultural structure (access to land for the refugee communities) is viable in the location (and where), assessing impact on local population and possible conflict that could arise;

· Assess the possibilities of combined agricultural activities that can benefit both host and refugee populations; assess and identify land where a number of refugees could be re-settled with the encompassing infrastructure so FS and livelihoods could be implemented. This will need to be presided over in collaboration with the UNHCR and local authorities to see just where the Government and UNHCR are with the resettling idea;

· Evaluate and identify livelihood activities that relate to the FS side, in addition to uncovering further possibilities within IGA for this area;

· Mapping of major actors in the area in FSL interventions and identify gaps in the existing interventions; specific emphasis to be directed at SECADEV the local NGO with initiatives in the camps, what determining their future goals

· Assess the capacity of respective government ministries in addressing the needs of the refugees as well as the collection of data for the project – this is at capital level as well as local level – national agricultural agency, Governor’s office, major’s office, local elders, local agricultural and water authorities

· Approach GIZ/GTZ, a major actor in this sector, for information and advice on the water table and drilling

METHODOLOGY

For this specific assessment, the Food Security/Livelihoods/ WASH consultant will be expected to use a broad range of participatory methodologies that are also gender sensitive so that the role of men and women can be looked into. Participation to the assessment of vulnerable men and women in the intervention area of IMC, in addition to partners from various sectors who are considered to be instrumental in providing a comprehensive picture of the current food security and WASH situation and the nature of the interventions being implemented will be crucial.

In line with the above, the Food Security/Livelihood/ WASH consultant will work in close collaboration with the IMC Guereda field team and Programme Manager, the local partners, local authorities to ensure that the assessment is inclusive and adhering to IMC evaluation principles.

In terms of methodologies that can be applied:

· A review of program documents

· Briefing meetings and further discussion with relevant IMC staff and partners

· Visit to the areas of intervention

· Interviews with key informants/stakeholders at all levels (Region, departments, districts and villages)

· Focus group discussions with the communities in the interventions areas

Skills & Requirements:

• Specialist in WASH or FSL with a good background in WASH
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in design, management and evaluation of projects with strong focus on FSL or WASH or all 3
• Previous experience in humanitarian work a necessity, field level experience also a requisite for a long duration of time i.e. more than a few years in total
• Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and NGOs
• Ability to live and work in difficult environments
• Complete familiarity with Project Cycle Management
• Knowledge and experiences of budget preparation and management and donors requirements
• Profound cross-cultural awareness and insight in WASH/FSL
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently following consultative processes
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively
• Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
• Team player and strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficient in computer applications, especially with MS Word and MS Excel, MS PowerPoint a plus
• Must have a good level in French and in English (both written and speaking).

Other Relevant Information (if applicable):

• N/A

How to apply:

How to apply:

To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 26 Jan 2015

IBTCI COMPANY PROFILE

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has produced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) services for governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of M&E across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work. Respect and integrity are the basis of our core values.

PROJECT SUMMARY

IBTCI is vying for a contract to conduct a mid-term performance evaluation of USAID/Morocco’s Favorable Opportunities to Reinforce Self-Advancement for Today’s Youth (FORSATY). This evaluation will serve the following purposes:

· Provide the mission with concrete evidence regarding to what extent to which FORSATY achieved its objectives through December 2014;

· Determine any recommended mid-course adjustments for the program to improve results moving forward, particularly focusing on the capacity strengthening of CSOs;

· To inform how this project would be best replicated in other regions of Morocco.

The primary task of the evaluation team will be to analyze the performance of FORSATY midway through program implementation and make recommendations for improvements in ongoing and future programming. This evaluation will cover the period from the award date through December 2014. The USAID/Morocco Mission, specifically the Office of Democracy and Governance, will use the analysis of this evaluation to guide the direction of FORSATY in the remaining project life. The implementing partner, IOM, will learn about the strengths and weaknesses of project activities to date and adjust the upcoming work-plan based on the evaluation recommendations.

Period of Performance: 7 weeks including 3 weeks of fieldwork; February 28 start date

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SME POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Youth Development SME will assist the evaluation team and team leader in all aspects of the evaluation related to youth development.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Youth Development SME must have the following skills/experience:

· Solid knowledge English and either French, Darija, or Arabic

· Experience in Civil Society Organization (CSO) capacity strengthening

· Extensive experience in facilitating interviews and/or group discussions in the targeted languages

· Extensive experience in youth development

· Youth development analysis experience

· Gender analysis experience is desirable

How to apply:

To apply please visit https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com .

If you have any difficulties please email lantic [At] ibtci [dot] com

Organization: Vera Solutions
Country: India, South Africa, United States of America
Closing date: 01 Mar 2015

In its fourth year, the Vera Fellowship program provides first-hand experience and mentorship in the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation and management systems for health, education, development, and human rights organizations. Fellows gain valuable experience and knowledge of Force.com, the world’s leading cloud-computing platform currently used by more than 100,000 for-profit and more than 30,000 non-profit organizations worldwide.

Fellows are based in one of Vera’s hubs and many have the opportunity to travel on a short or medium term basis for consulting projects with Vera’s clients worldwide. Vera Fellows come from diverse professional and educational backgrounds but share a common passion for using technology to advance the social impact sector. Vera is currently accepting applications for the 2015-2016 Fellowship class. Fellows play a key role in the design, configuration and support of data systems for Vera’s clients worldwide and are expected to get their hands dirty from day one. They are involved throughout a project’s lifecycle—gathering requirements, participating in design sessions, building online, offline, and mobile data collection and management tools, and providing training and technical assistance. Fellows also perform research and development on new technologies, support Vera’s directors in client screening and sales, and some take on specialized roles in communications, operations and other internal projects.

Fellows will join our team of passionate humans with diverse backgrounds and experiences, all dedicated to improving the way social impact organizations operate. We’re a self-motivated, creative group and we emphasize collaboration, flexibility, and professionalism. Vera is a young company and growing quickly; all team members are encouraged to push their own boundaries and help drive the company forward in new directions.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Work closely with Vera’s consultants to design, build, implement, and support cloud and mobile
data systems for a range of social service organizations worldwide
• Research new technologies, methodologies, and tools relevant to public health, education, poverty
alleviation, and other international development focus-areas
• Assist in internal and external communications efforts including sharing latest field-research, writing blog posts, and contributing to the website

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential
• Bachelor’s degree—what you studied isn’t critical; what you’re passionate about is
• Demonstrated interest in social service work
• Curiosity and problem solving skills—do problems slow you down or drive you to seek solutions?
• Comfort with data and technology—you don’t need to know how to program, but if an Excel
spreadsheet scares you, this might not be the job for you
• Excellent written and verbal communication and relational skills.
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours as determined by clients in multiple time zones
• Availability (and enthusiasm) for international travel
• Maturity and comfort living abroad

Desirable
• Professional experience, preferably in developing countries
• Fluency/proficiency in Hindi, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Arabic, or Swahili
• Experience working with the Force.com platform

How to apply:

Please apply directly on our website. http://www.verasolutions.org/open-positions/

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 26 Jan 2015

IBTCI COMPANY PROFILE

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has produced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) services for governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of M&E across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work. Respect and integrity are the basis of our core values.

PROJECT SUMMARY

IBTCI is vying for a contract to conduct a final performance evaluation of USAID/Morocco’s Local Governance Program (LGP) to serve the following purposes:

· Provide the mission with concrete evidence regarding to what extent LGP achieved (or not) its goals at all levels of the results framework

· To help the DG team – and the mission in general – learn about the strengths and weaknesses of working in the local governance field

· Inform USAID’s continued engagement in local governance in its new DG programming, within the parameters of the new Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), especially DO 2.

Period of Performance: 8 weeks, including 3 weeks of fieldwork; February 28, 2015 start date

TEAM LEADER POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Team Leader will lead the evaluation and direct/manage a team of two local research/logistic assistants, and three subject matter experts in local governance, gender, and youth development. The Team Leader will be responsible for periodically briefing USAID/Morocco of the team’s progress. S/he must also debrief USAID/Morocco on findings and results and submit all deliverables including a detailed work plan, presentation of results, and drafts of final reports. S/he will also provide USAID with raw datasets.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Team Leader must have the following skills/experience:

· Experience in evaluation and local governance

· Knowledge of the Moroccan political environment, local governance scene, and USG foreign policy and foreign assistance programming

· Experience working as a part of, as well as leading, democracy and governance evaluation teams and writing analytic but actionable reports in a clear, coherent and compelling way

· The ability to speak and write in English is required

· French and/or Arabic is desirable

How to apply:

To apply please visit https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com .

If you have any difficulties please email lantic [At] ibtci [dot] com

Organization: International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 31 Jan 2015

POSITION SUMMARY:

In partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ICAP will conduct Population-based HIV Impact Assessments (PHIAs) in specific PEPFAR-supported countries. Each PHIA will define the status of the national HIV epidemic, guide global and local allocation of funding and resources based on evidence, and integrate capacity building of country stakeholders in the design, conduct, analysis, and use of PHIAs.

Reporting to the PHIA Project Director in the ICAP New York headquarters (HQs) and the ICAP Ethiopia Country Director, the Project Director, Ethiopia*PHIA**Project* will lead the implementation of the Ethiopia Population-based HIV Impact Assessments (PHIA) Project. Ensures coordination of all facets of the national level impact assessment which, in addition to the Ethiopia Public Health Institute (EPHI) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Ethiopia, including the participation of and/or contributions from local institutions, the Central Statistics Agency (CSA) as well as other in-country survey and lab organizations. Provides oversight and management of other locally-hired PHIA staff, which may include a Project Coordinator, a Laboratory Advisor and other positions.

More details on ICAP’s PHIA Project may be found at:

http://icap.columbia.edu/news-events/detail/icap-to-lead-large-population-based-hiv-surveys-in-20-african-countries

This position is grant funded.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Oversee the recruitment, training and day-to-day supervision of ICAP Ethiopia PHIA Project staff.
• In collaboration with ICAP HQ and other ICAP PHIA staff, CDC and the EPHI, oversee all country-level aspects of the PHIA project including protocol development; ethical reviews; Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training manual development; staff training; community sensitization; project implementation; adherence to approved protocol/SOPs; and data management, analysis, and dissemination.
• Oversee all study activities conducted in Ethiopia by outside sub-contractors and communicate regularly with the sub-contractors to ensure that all activities adhere to approved protocol/SOPs and are in line with the study timeline.
• Represent ICAP in discussions about the PHIA Project held with the EPHI, CDC and other in-country collaborators.
• Communicate effectively to various audiences regarding the details of the PHIA Project and ensure stakeholder understanding of and participation in the project.
• Track PHIA progress and prepare PHIA progress reports on a regular basis to be shared with the EPHI, CDC Ethiopia, other local organizations and ICAP HQs.
• Lead the development and implementation of a data dissemination strategy for the PHIA Project, in particular with plans for local dissemination, in coordination with CDC, EPHI and ICAP HQs.
• Conduct capacity building workshops, as needed, to support the implementation of the PHIA Project.
• Participate and lead in the preparation of scientific analyses, abstracts and publications.
• Perform other duties as directed.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Periodic domestic travel throughout Ethiopia to support the planning and implementation of the PHIA Project.

EDUCATION:

• Requires a MPH, MD, PhD, or equivalent professional degree.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum four (4) years of research or survey experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex multi-organization collaborations, and capacity building of local partner organizations.
• Demonstrated skills in supervising staff, team building and management.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Amharic and English.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience in conducting national-level surveys.
• Demonstrated experience working in low-resource settings with HIV program/research experience.
• Experience with statistical sampling as well as quantitative data collection methodologies and database design and management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Oromo language.

How to apply:

NOTE: This is a local hire position (i.e., candidates must be eligible to work in Ethiopia) and the successful candidate will be an employee of ICAP in Ethiopia and subject to the local terms and conditions of employment which includes a competitive salary and benefits package.

Please send an application letter and CV by email with a subject title “PHIA Project – Project Director” to icap-jobs-ethiopia@columbia.edu.

Please do not attach any certificates when submitting on line. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: Mali
Closing date: 16 Jan 2015

Since 1963 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 60 projects in 30 countries and total revenues of $173 million.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Applied Research Specialist, Mali

We are currently seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation and Applied Research Specialist for the upcoming multi-year program, Mali Climate Change Adaption Project (MALI-CCA). The project is intended to promote the provision and use of accurate, appropriate timely climate information among vulnerable populations, increase the inclusion of climate change considerations into more commune-level governance systems and increase the adoption of local solutions to climate variability and change by communities and individual households.

Responsibilities:

• In partnership with Mali meteo and CIESIN, improve understanding of the most appropriate, timely and accessible climate change information for the end users (men, women, and youth) that will increase their capacity to use this information for decision making
• Develop an analytical evidence base for understanding and addressing the socioeconomic barriers to adoption and increasing the uptake of effective climate change adaptive practices particularly in the rain fed areas of the Mopti Region
• Guide the design, evaluation and development of the demonstration activities linking the diffusion of this climate change information to farmers’ adaptive practices and effective uptake in the rain fed areas of the Mopti Region
• Build on and complement ACDI/VOCA’s existing climate resilient programming in the Mopti Region
• Engage key stakeholders and farmers in the Mopti Region in demonstration activities and other applied research related to the project
• Increase the awareness and capacity of these key stakeholders and farming households in the Mopti Region to effectively address the impact of climate variability and change on their productive activities

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or other advanced post-graduate degree in relevant field
• Minimum 5 -7 years of leadership experience within climate change, agriculture, food security, gender, socio-economic or international organizations
• Knowledge of USAID regulations and contract requirements and procedures is preferred
• Very strong applied research design, implementation and documentation experience and skills; preferably in one or more of the following areas: socio-economic, climate change, agriculture, food security and/or gender
• Experience and skills in project planning, monitoring and evaluation
• Computer literate and able to use Microsoft Word and Excel
• Fluency in English and French required

How to apply:

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55C6D361D43515B7E59192F7757186302627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.