CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Mali
Closing date: 04 Mar 2015

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility for rapid response to emergencies. International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND: International Medical Corps is deploying an emergency response team (ERT) to assess the country after the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak starting in May 2014. The ERT will assess the provision of direct clinical care. The ERT will expand the current activities including: health education, health awareness, surveillance and contact tracing support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct/participate in psychosocial needs assessments consistent with IASC (2013) and WHO/UNHCR (2012) Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Needs Assessment Guidelines.

Train service provider staff (e.g. national MoH staff, IMC staff, staff from other agencies) in key aspects of psychosocial support and staff self-care based on WHO Psychological First Aid (PFA) guidelines adapted to the Ebola response.

Train and supervise national PSS staff to build capacity for providing basic psychosocial support (e.g. psychosocial support as part of rapid response teams, community outreach, facility based support) for people affected by Ebola and their families

Work with national PSS staff to provide psychosocial support to Ebola affected patients and families

Develop strategy and mechanisms to integrate psychosocial considerations and components into IMCs Ebola response programming consistent with IASC guidelines of mental health and psychosocial support in emergencies and with global guidelines on Ebola

Develop and implement appropriate guidance and documentation of all PSS related activities (e.g. training materials, training reports, pre post tests, PSS guidelines and protocols etc.)

Strengthen links and referral mechanisms for various services and supports including child protection

Participate in and contribute to MHPSS interagency coordination groups and actively work with and coordinate with other local and international agencies and organizations engaged in general and Ebola-related MHPSS programming and services.

Ensure review of all training materials and tools by IMC Technical Unit MHPSS Advisor

Assist with the development and design of proposals, tracking of activities and reporting in coordination with the Technical Unit MHPSS Advisor

Assist in hiring national PSS staff

Skills & Requirements:

The qualified candidate will have relevant educational qualifications such as a degree in social work, counseling or psychology (MA or PhD) with 3+ years working experience

Previous NGO experience required

Previous experience working in humanitarian setting or low resource setting requires

Strong training and mentoring skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively

Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently

Extremely flexible, and can cope with stressful workloads and frustration

Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources

Fluency in English and French required

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 NGO Safety Organisation
Country: Mali
Closing date: 20 Feb 2015

NOTE: French version to follow / version française ci-dessous

Closing Date: 20 February 2015.

INSO supports the humanitarian community with vital coordination and information services that save lives and improve access.

We are now seeking an experienced individual to join our team as an INSO Safety Advisor - Mali (North)based in Gao/Mali. The Safety Advisor is responsible for delivery of INSO’s services to all NGO members in his/her area of responsibility and will combine a strong safety background with experience of the country context, a clear understanding of humanitarian safety principles and a flexible, outgoing personality.

The Safety Advisor position is being offered on a 1-year renewable term.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Establish and maintain an active information network, which includes NGOs, the UN, military forces, and other national and international security actors to obtain credible and relevant safety information.
• Provide NGOs with timely and credible security information and contextual analysis of the local security situation through: daily FLASH alerts, weekly incident lists and bi-weekly analytical reports.
• Facilitate and lead regular NGO community security roundtables in your region of responsibility, presenting trends and facilitating discussions.
• Assist NGOs in developing their own security management capacities by reviewing policy documents, conducting site-security surveys, and assisting in crisis evacuation planning.
• Manage a small office team including supervising national staff and oversight of local logistics and administration.
• Effectively represent, promote and protect INSO's mandate of independence, impartiality and neutrality.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Fluent in French (written and spoken).
• Graduate level education or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years spent in insecure/conflict-affected environments.
• Proven writing and analytical abilities (sample requested).
• Demonstrable understanding of humanitarian safety practices & principles and their application.

Preferred Characteristics:

• Minimum 1 recent year experience in Mali - ideally in an NGO safety role or equivalent - and demonstrable understanding of the security dynamics.
• Employment history that reflects experience in both security and civilian fields.
• Experience with NGO security and/or project management.
• Existing information networks in the region
• English and/or local language skills.
• Experience in staff capacity development and training.

Version Française

Nom de poste: INSO Safety Advisor - Mali (North)

Emploie prévu: immédiatement

Deadline pour les candidatures: 20 février 2015

INSO est une organisation humanitaire internationale travaillant dans des pays en conflit, qui se consacre à l’appui des ONG pour gestion des risques et à l’analyse du contexte. INSO est aujourd’hui positionnée en Afghanistan, Congo (RDC), Kenia, République Centrafricaine, Syrie, Irak et Mali.

INSO Mali recherche un candidat expérimenté pour rejoindre son équipe en tant que Safety Advisor (SA). Le poste sera basé dans le bureau d’INSO Mali Nord à Gao. Le Safety Advisor est responsable de la base, il devra faire preuve d’expertise technique en gestion de la sécurité et sera l’interface avec les ONGs et les interlocutaires d’ÌNSO de sa zone d’intervention. Une réelle comprehension des principes humanitaires et du fonctionnement des ONGs est nécessaire.

Le poste est offert pour une durée de 1 an (renouvelable).

Principales responsabilités:

• Etablir et maintenir un réseau actif et crédible de sources d’information, qui inclura, sans s’y limiter, les ONG, les agences des Nations Unies, les forces de sécurité, et autres acteurs nationaux et internationaux.
• Fournir aux ONGs des informations et analyses sécuritaires crédibles et rapides sur la situation locale et régionale.
• Produire des rapports bimensuels détaillés sur l’évolution du contexte régional et son impact sur les ONGs; produire une liste hebdomadaire des incidents survenus dans la région; produire des rapports d’alerte immédiate.
• Organiser des réunions de sécurité hebdomadaires avec les ONG présentes dans la zone de responsabilité, identifier les tendances et faciliter les discussions
• Assister les ONGs à renforcer leur capacité en gestion de la sécurité, en révisant leur plans de sécurité, conduisant des évaluations de leurs locaux, et les assistant avec le development des plans d’évacuation.
• Diriger une équipe opérationnelle sur sa zone d’intervention, y compris la gestion du personnel local et la supervision des aspects logistiques et administratifs de la base.
• Représenter, promouvoir et protéger les principes humanitaires d’indépendance, d’impartialité et de neutralité d’INSO.

Compétences et expériences requises:

• Français couramment parlé et écrit.
• License ou équivalent dans un champ d’étude pertinent.
• Minimum 3 ans d’expérience humanitaire dans des contextes de conflit / urgences.
• Capacités prouvées de rédaction de rapports et d’analyses (un échantillon sera demandé).
• Connaissance du monde humanitaire et des principes humanitaires, ainsi que de l’approche des ONG en termes de gestion de la sécurité.
• Capacité d’adaptation à des cultures et milieux sociaux divers.
• Compréhension et engagement envers les principes humanitaires d’indépendance, d’impartialité et de neutralité.

Autres compétences souhaitées
(les candidats devraient au moins posséder une des compétences suivantes):

• 1 an ou plus d’expérience récente au Mali (quelle que soit la position).
• Expérience professionnelle équilibrée entre thématiques de sécurité ONG et hors sécurité.
• Expérience en conduite de projet en ONG, y compris sur des thématiques de sécurité.
• Accès à des réseaux de contacts ou d’information locaux pertinents.
• Expérience en formation et développement des capacités des équipes.
• Anglais couramment parlé et écrit
• Qualification formelle de formateur (HEAT, NGO security and safety management, etc…).

How to apply:

Interested persons are requested to send the following to jobs@ngosafety.org no later than 17:00GMT on the 20th of February 2015 and ensure to reference ‘INSO Safety Advisor-Mali’ in the subject line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date.

• Cover Letter specifying how you meet the mandatory requirements, your motivation in applying and what you hope to bring to INSO (1 page maximum).
• Up to date CV (5 page maximum).
• One relevant and substantive writing sample in English which demonstrates your analytical and reporting ability (10 page maximum).

Please do not send any additional information (certificates, other writing samples, etc.) and keep the total size of your application under 2MB if possible.

Les candidats intéressés doivent postuler à l’adresse électronique jobs@ngosafety.org, au plus tard le 20 février 2015 à 17h00 GMT, et doivent spécifier la référence ‘INSO Safety Advisor-Mali’ dans le sujet du mail. Seuls les candidats sélectionnés seront contactés.

Lettre de motivation expliquant comment votre candidature remplit les prérequis de ce poste, quelle est votre motivation, et ce que vous espérez apporter à INSO (2 pages maximum).

• CV à jour (5 pages maximum).
• Un exemple pertinent de travail écrit en français, démontrant votre capacité d’analyse et de redaction (10 pages maximum).

Merci de ne pas envoyer de documents additionnels (certificats, autres exemples de travail écrit etc…) et de garder dans la mesure du possible la taille de votre email sous 2 MB.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 25 Feb 2015

Purpose of the Position

The Senior HIV and AIDS Specialist (Prevention) is responsible for providing regional technical leadership, guidance, and assistance to country programmes, shaping UNICEF's national programme efforts to reduce new infections among adolescents, and, more broadly, address underlying causes and drivers of adolescents' heightened risk and vulnerability to HIV. The incumbent will lead UNICEF's engagement in the joint UN Programme on HIV and AIDS's efforts to reduce new infections among adolescents, support the attainment of HIV Prevention targets, outcomes and outputs in UNICEF's Medium Term Strategic Plan, and aligned with ESAR's Regional Priorities, will also serve as UNICEF ESARO's focal point for multisectoral adolescent programming.

S/he will ensure harmonized and aligned HIV prevention technical assistance and support to national programmes by Joint UN Country Teams on HIV/AIDS. The incumbent will represent ESARO among development partners and within the Interagency HIV Prevention Working Group, and the regional HIV prevention coordination structure, supervised under the Regional Directors Team.

Key Expected Results

1. Provide leadership in the provision of technical support and high-level guidance to UNICEF-supported country programmes and key partners for accelerating the implementation of evidence-informed HIV prevention interventions with and for adolescents in the region, including the strengthening of regional and country-level cosponsor support for the coordination, harmonization and alignment of national HIV prevention responses. Provide oversight, monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of the HIV prevention programme activities supported by country programmes. Promote the achievement by country programmes of the MTSP HIV Prevention targets by leading processes for the generation and dissemination of sub-regional and national level evidence on effective and innovative responses which effectively address the key drivers of the epidemic in the region.
2. Lead the coordination of ESARO support to Country Office activities in Regional Priority 4, Results for Adolescents, by fostering cross-sectoral engagement and collaboration on adolescent programming, and providing overall strategic vision for regional and country programming.
3. Provide high-quality oversight to country and regional office teams in the implementation of priority programming on adolescents, including ensuring data monitoring and accountability mechanisms on Regional Priority 4, as well as other relevant HIV initiatives on adolescents. Coordinate and review progress on related key indicators on HIV and adolescents and provide support to CO and RO colleagues to provide high quality reporting on results.
4. Provide senior representation, leadership, coordination support and management for ESARO within the regional interagency working groups on HIV prevention through the provision of technical leadership to strengthen UN coherence, harmonization, and alignment on HIV prevention activities and processes within the region in support of the HIV prevention programmes with and for adolescents by national partners.Through high-level technical leadership, strategic advice and technical guidance support efficient regional-level capacity development assistance, the development and dissemination of strategic information, joint advocacy and resource mobilization in order to increase adolescents' access to and use of HIV prevention information, skills and services.
5. Coordinate and guide broader multisectoral adolescent programming addressing an integrated approach to adolescent HIV Prevention, Treatment, Care and Support, and support other sectors including Protection, Education, and Health with the development of plans and strategies addressing the underlying causes of adolescent vulnerability.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

• Advanced university degree in one or more of the disciplines: Public Health, Public Health Administration, HIV/AIDS, Health Education, Medicine, Social Sciences or a field relevant to international development assistance in HIV/AIDS. Training in gender and in nutrition programmes that promote gender equality as an asset.
• Ten years of relevant work experience at national and/or international level.
• Experience working in the UN or other international development organization an asset.
• Training and experience in HIVAIDS health care.
• Background/familiarity with Emergency.
• Experience in monitoring gender disparities and in programme interventions that reduce these disparities as an asset.
• Fluency in English and another UN language. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station would be an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

• Has highest-level communication skills, including engaging and informative formal public speaking.
• Creates and encourages a climate of team-working and collaboration in a multi-cultural environment.
• Consistently achieves high-level results, managing and delivering projects on-time and on-budget.
• Has high-level leadership and supervisory skills; provides others with a clear direction; motivates and empowers others; recruits staff of a high caliber.
• Sets, develops and revises organizational strategy and develops clear visions of the organization's future potential.
• Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources.
• Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups. Actively nurtures good relationships with people across all organizational levels and boundaries, and with government leaders and stakeholders.
• Identifies urgent and potentially risky decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates organization-wide activities.
• Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children’s rights organization, would like to hear from you.

Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies. Applications must be received by 25-Feb-15

Vacancy position link:

Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Organization: Search for Common Ground
Country: Guinea
Closing date: 18 Feb 2015

1. ELEMENTS DE CONTEXTE :

1.1. A propos de Search for Common Ground

Search for Common Ground (SFCG) est une ONG internationale fondée en 1982. Elle œuvre depuis plus de 30 ans à la transformation des conflits dans 34 pays à travers le monde. Elle privilégie la recherche de solutions coopératives au détriment d’approches plus conflictuelles. Dans le cadre de ses activités, SFCG a recours à une série d’outils : les formations, les médias, l’art ou le sport. En plus, SFCG travaille avec de nombreux partenaires locaux, notamment les radios, pour trouver des moyens culturels appropriés et adaptés au contexte. L'objectif est de renforcer les capacités de la société à résoudre les conflits de façon constructive. L’approche de SFCG vise à comprendre les différences et à agir sur les points communs. L'ONG travaille en Guinée depuis 2001. Plus d’informations sur SFCG sont disponibles surhttp://www.sfcg.org.

1.2. A propos du projet :

Financé par le Banque Mondiale, le projet "Gouvernance et Responsabilité du secteur public", s'inscrit dans le cadre d'un vaste programme de réforme enclenché par le gouvernement guinéen au lendemain des élections présidentielles de 2010. L’objectif principal du projet est de renforcer le leadership du Gouvernement et sa capacité stratégique à mener les réformes cruciales en gestion de Finances Publiques et des Ressources Humaines et à améliorer les services publics en impliquant la société civile dans ce processus. La composante 2 du projet, dont la mise en oeuvre est confiée à SFCG, vise le renforcement des capacités de la société civile à s’impliquer dans les programmes de réformes initiés par gouvernement. Une série de formations est prévue à cet effet au bénéfice des ONG nationales œuvrant dans le cadre de la gouvernance et la transparence, les organisations syndicales, les médias, les communicateurs traditionnels et les chargés de communication des ministères concernés par la réforme (Fonction publique, Finances, Budget, Plan et Décentralisation et administration du territoire).

Voir tous les détails dans les Termes de référence à télécharger : https://www.sfcg.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/TDR-recrutement-pour-une-serie-de-formations-des-OSC-au-budget-de-letat.pdf

How to apply:

OFFRE TECHNIQUE ET FINANCIERE:

Les candidats intéressés par cette offre devront préparer les éléments suivants :

i) Une proposition technique pour l’atelier incluant une courte note de compréhension des objectifs de celui-ci et une proposition de programme prévisionnel de l’atelier détaillant les modules qui seront présentés lors de la formation. Cette proposition s’efforcera au maximum de prendre en compte les attentes quant au contenu de l’atelier ;

ii) une offre financière incluant le budget détaillé de la prestation devra être présenté avec une indication des rubriques suivantes : honoraires, frais de déplacement, frais de logement et autres;

iii) Un CV complet.

Les postulants devront envoyer par mail (guinea@sfcg.org) les trois documents cités ci-dessus au
plus tard mercredi 18 février 2015. Les candidats doivent mentionner « Consultant formation
GUI719 » comme objet du mail.

Si des exigences ou objectifs cités dans cet appel à candidature ne peuvent être satisfaits par le
consultant, ce dernier devra le justifier dans l'offre technique.

Organization: SOS Children's Villages International
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 28 Feb 2015

Established in 1949, SOS Children's Villages is a dynamic social development international organisation working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of orphaned and vulnerable children.

We seek to employ a Director for Programme Development to be based in Addis Ababa:

Reporting to the International Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, the Director for Programme Development drives the development of programme work within the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESAF) region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Line manages the regional Programme Development Advisors \Team.
• Oversees the program planning processes in the region.
• Ensures the core programme policies are implemented
• Promotes program monitoring, evaluations and continuous learning
• Collaborates with the Children’s Villages International Representatives to enable strong leadership in programme cycle management in Member Associations.
• Initiates and contributes to the development of federation programme related policies, standards and guidelines.
• Ensures the consistent programme sustainability and quality in Member Associations
• Drives the implementations of child protection policy as well as prevention of child abuse through transparent reporting systems
• Ensures capacity building of core workers
• Develops, leads and supports the regional programme network
• Ensures best-practice sharing and facilitates international research projects.

Position requirements:

• A Post-graduate qualification; in the fields of program management; Humanities, Community Development or related fields
• At least 7 years managing resources and providing support to field offices
• Project cycle management experience.
• Experience coordinating processes with large groups of stakeholders.
• Ability to function in a high expectancy and demanding position
• Good problem solving skills
• Ability to influence key decision makers and build networks
• Team player, strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English with and additional language, either / or Portuguese or French would be an advantage

How to apply:

Applications including at least two traceable referees should be sent electronically to: ESAF.HROD@sos-kd.org

Closing date for applications: 28 February 2015

Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Mali
Closing date: 04 Mar 2015

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through

health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

In 2014, International Medical Corps is continuing the implementation of health, nutrition and protection activities in the north of Mali, specifically in the region of timbuktu, targeting two health districts

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Coordinator is primarily responsible for the design, implementation and management of the emergency health programs. The Medical Coordinator will work in collaboration with the senior management team and health teams in the field.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Technical Monitoring and Program Quality

• Technically lead the International Medical Corps' health program strategic planning, design and implementation in close coordination with the Emergency Response team leader, donors and other implementing partners, providing technical supervision, and technical support to the emergency health program

• Ensure planned health activities are in line with approved proposals as well as consistent with established best practices

• Maintain the quality of clinical care through direct supervision of medical personnel, chart review, training and role modeling on the job training and mentoring

• Ensure referral of complicated case from the static and mobile clinics to the In Patient Department and establish a system to monitor their progress while admitted

• Manage clinical staff including recruiting, hiring, supporting and redistributing the International Medical Corps health professionals, wherever and whenever required in the supported health facilities

• Work closely with the WASH Coordinator and Nutrition Coordinator to ensure synergy in the interventions in three sectors where the International Medical Corps is working

• Work closely with senior management and field teams to determine the operational needs of the medical program within the scope of the grants

• Ensure that early warning systems and contingency plans are in place for investigation and control of outbreaks of infectious diseases and other health issues of concern

• Participate and technically represent International Medical Corps in the camp coordination meetings and task force meetings, provide regular technical updates in such forums and the senior management following the established reporting structures and ensure positive interaction and good relations with partners in the region

• Flag any need for and provide input to possible IMC advocacy drives on matters pertaining to the refugee crisis

• In collaboration with the ERT team leader, the Logistics Coordinator and the Finance Manager, assume responsibility over the emrgency medical response budget including submitting purchase requests to adequately supply medical teams and making sure funds allocated to the response are fully and appropriately spent

1. Program Development

• Work with the Emergency Response Team (ERT) team leader, senior management team, field teams, and regional desk in strategic planning for future direction of the health programs

• Work with ERT team leader, Program Officer, other program staff, and management team to draft concepts for future funding following protocols and formats of each relevant donor

Skills & Requirements:

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum medical degree, preferably with a Master’s in Public Health

• Minimum of 5 years' experience with emergency response and post-disaster, post-conflict work experience

• Experience in effectively dealing with international and headquarters staff, as well as donor agencies, government officials, and other NGO’s; the ability to work with a broad spectrum of people

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently

• Ability to write clear and concise reports and to meet required reporting deadlines

• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to work in basic living conditions, and under administrative and programmatic pressures and ability to cope with stressful situations

• Ability to assume non-medical responsibilities from time to time to cover for other team members

• Skills and knowledge in program sustainability, capacity building, and project monitoring and evaluation (both quantitative and qualitative methods)

Other Relevant Information (if applicable):

LANGUAGES

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

• Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers in the field and HQ, counterparts, senior government and rebel leaders and other related regional players

• Ability to speak English and French required. Knowledge of Bambara a plus.

CONDITIONS

• Accommodation, food and transportation provided by the organization

• Medical Evacuation service and competitive benefits provided by the organization

• Further information regarding security and situation on the field available during the interview process

• While performing duties of the job, the employee frequently works in precarious and remote places. The employee is usually employed in areas of civil strife, which often result in an unstable security environment. Regularly work in outdoor extreme weather conditions

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: United Nations
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 01 Mar 2015

TERMS OF REFERENCE

RADIO OKAPI CONSULTANT

BACKGROUND

Launched in 2001, Radio Okapi – the United Nations radio station in the DRC, is a product of MONUSCO’s (formerly MONUC’s) partnership with the Swiss non-governmental organization Fondation Hirondelle supporting news media in conflict, post-conflict and crisis zones (FH).

MONUSCO is currently planning to make Radio Okapi sustainable as an independent and reliable radio station, in the process of the so-called “*perennisation*” of Radio Okapi, in preparation for the forthcoming electoral cycle and the eventual withdrawal of MONUSCO from the DRC.

Following the closure of the partnership with FH, the process of “*perennisation*” of Radio Okapi will be piloted by MONUSCO, with the donors being called on to help prepare the ground for making the radio station fully sustainable over the period of the next three to five years.

PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT

The purpose of the consultancy is to prepare a road map of actions and activities that will guide the development of Radio Okapi after the cessation of cooperation with FH over the next three to five years toward a fully autonomous and independent radio. The Radio Okapi Consultant (“the Consultant”) will be expected to provide high quality, technical assistance in the process.

Timeframe

The anticipated duration for the contract is 6 months from 1^st March 2015, with possible extension pending availability of funding and performance.

The Consultant will be expected to finalize the above-mentioned tasks within the above-mentioned timeframe.

Work Place

The consultant will be based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo and will report directly to the Special Representative to the Secretary-General in the DRC.

Additional provisions

In carrying out the work, the Consultant will be expected and entitled to consult the Head of PID, the Head of Radio Okapi, and other Radio Okapi staff members, on all matters pertinent to the realization of the above-mentioned tasks.

MAIN ASSUMPTIONS AND OBJECTIVES

· Radio Okapi should remain a reliable, credible, nationwide and independent source of information in the DR Congo.

· Radio Okapi will continue to contribute to the development of free and independent media in the DR Congo.

· Following MONUSCO exit from the DR Congo, Radio Okapi will become fully autonomous (with or without the UN umbrella).

· MONUSCO will be leading and facilitating the process of making Radio Okapi sustainable, looking for new partners that will help to maintain the broadcaster’s existing news philosophy.

· Radio Okapi will aim to establish partnerships with international media outlets, particularly radio stations, offering them audio materials produced by its staff on current affairs subjects. Those partnerships will have, among others, financial and training dimensions.

· MONUSCO will establish a dedicated trust fund to receive and manage financial contributions from donors. Funds from donors will complement and then supersede the budget allocated to Radio Okapi by MONUSCO.

· Radio Okapi is expected to increase and diversify its income-generating activities over the next years.

· Radio Okapi plans to create a Training Academy that will foster quality, professionalism, and integrity by training local journalists from all media outlets.

MAIN DELIVERABLES

Under the general supervision of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General – Head of MONUSCO, the incumbent shall carry out the following functions:

· Design a three to five year strategy, including a detailed roadmap and the future structure of the Radio, leading to the creation of an autonomous, independent and financially sustainable Congolese Radio Station (*Timeframe – Day 30*).

· Coordinate the creation of MONUSCO Trust Fund for Radio Okapi (*Timeframe – Day 30*)

· Make a concrete proposal for Radio Okapi’s modernization (more coverage, more broadcasting platforms, more regional broadcasts for local news) and increased versatility (*polyvalence*) of its journalists (*Timeframe – Day 60*)

· Liaise with UN Agencies, funds and programmes as well as donors to present the strategy and raise sufficient funds to implement this strategy (*Timeframe – Day 100*)

· Develop a set of concrete proposals for Radio Okapi’s new income-generating activities, such as e.g. institutional communication spots, commercials, and sponsored advertising, with the primary objective of making Radio Okapi financially sustainable to the greatest possible extent, without compromising its position as the nation’s top news broadcaster, and with due account being taken of the necessity to maintain the plurality of the broadcasting landscape in the DR Congo (*Timeframe – Day 120*)

· Detail the specifications and initiate a tender for a new Radio Okapi Website (*Timeframe – Day 180*)

· Prepare a clear roadmap for the creation and operationalization of the Radio Okapi Training Academy, defining its aims, targets and proposing a timeline for implementation as well as a detailed and budget plan (*Timeframe – Day 180*)

· Provide the SRSG with detailed, expert advice on the implementation of the above-mentioned tasks

QUALIFICATIONS

a.Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) from a recognized university with a background in communication, journalism, public relations, or management. A first-level university degree in combination with at least two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

b.Prior Work Experience:

A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible work experience and/ or significant programming and/or technical experience in broadcast media. Prior working experience in the UN or with other international organizations is an asset. A good understanding of and experience in the Great Lakes region will be considered an asset.

c.Language Proficiency:

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in oral and written English and French is required.

COMPETENCIES

Professionalism

Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

· Job Knowledge

Excellent knowledge of working with media projects and a thorough understanding of managing radio/TV broadcasting projects.

· Skills and Abilities

The Consultant will be expected to demonstrate:

o Creativity and problem solving skills

o Change management skills

o Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary in order to effectively communicate with a wide variety of partners

o Multi-media skills appropriate for product development through radio

o Strong interpersonal skills

o Drive for results

o Capacity for teamwork

o Ability to be flexible with time and work schedule

o Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

o Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with respect for diversity.

Planning and Organizing

Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; Adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.

Communication

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

How to apply:

Please send your application to Susan King Email: king3@un.org

Organization: Government of Somalia
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 13 Feb 2015

Objective of the Consultancy

The objective of this consultancy is to review and assess the 2014 Education Action Plan and the Somaliland Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) 2012-2016 to evaluate the performance of the education sector in improving access to quality education in Somaliland.

In particular, the consultancy is to assess the progress against the Annual Action Plan and Aide Memoire which ultimately links with the implementation of the Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) 2012-2016 in cooperation and partnership with the Ministry of Education and Higher Studies (MoEHS) and the Education Sector Committee. The assessment will feed into a JRES workshop (March 2015) which will provide an opportunity for the MoEHS and partners to convene to jointly analyze the sector, drawing upon the assessments. The results will then feed into the development of an Education Action Plan 2015-2016 and an Aide Memoire.

Expected Results & Deliverables

A draft report and a powerpoint presentation on field visits carried out jointly with Somaliland authorities and implementing partners to public and private, formal and non-formal education institutions at primary, secondary and higher education levels, to vocational education and training institutions, as well as to central and decentralised Somaliland authorities supporting the education sector.

Assess the implementation and progress of the Education Action Plan 2014-2015 and the extent to which the recommendations in the Aide Memoire have been implemented

Review of the ESSP 2012-2016 and identification of achievements made so far as well as of remaining gaps.

Support to the MoEHS in Somaliland in undertaking the second annual JRES, including the preparation for and support during a workshop with wide sector participation.

Based on the analysis from the JRES preparation and workshop, the development of a costed Education Action Plan 2015-2016.

Aide Memoire that captures sector review preparations - including field visits -, discussions, key findings and recommendations developed.

Please download the ToR for further details.

How to apply:

Please send your Expression of Interest (EoI) with a cost estimation (which includes proposed daily fee, DSA, flight to/from Hargeisa and other miscellaneous costs) and a curriculum vitae, all in English, not later than 13th February 2015 at 1200hrs local time (GMT+3) to dg.moe@hotmail.com with copy to syamamoto@unicef.org

Organization: Action Against Hunger-USA
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 04 Mar 2015

Title: Field Coordinator

Location (Country & Base):Warrap, South Sudan

Contract duration:One Year

Start Date:February 22, 2015

You’ll contribute to ending world hunger by ...

taking an active part in our dynamic team scaling up our response for conflict affected populations in South Sudan. You will play a key role in coordinating our life-saving programs in a difficult environment through developing & implementing the South Sudan country strategy at the field level.

Key activities in your role will include:

• Putting into action your strong understanding & experience of humanitarian principles in Warrap’s complex changing context
• Coordinating & monitoring planned project implementation, as well as identifying new needs & collaborating with the technical & support teams to develop project proposals for Warrap state.
• Liaising & conferring with provincial partners & other actors; building relationships with local authorities & community leaders in Warrap state as ACF’s senior representative in the area.
• Using your experience managing security in a highly insecure and changing environment to analyze, identify & mitigate potential security risks.
• leading an enthusiastic team of program & support staff who oversee ACF’s operations in the region.
• ensuring adherence to ACF policies & playing a key role in the professional development of all staff.

Does this description fit you?

You’re a seasoned Field Coordinator

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Humanitarian Studies, International Development, Political Science or another field related to humanitarian action. You have a sound understanding of ACF’s core program activities: nutrition, food security & livelihoods, & water, sanitation & hygiene.
• You have at least 3 years’ experience working in complex humanitarian emergencies. You are comfortable implementing security plans & familiar with all aspects of project cycle management.
• You are able to consolidate & polish contributions from a large, diverse team to ensure reports are comprehensive, coherent & compliant with donor requirements.

You can communicate & negotiate in difficult situations

• You have led teams where you need to coach others to adapt their communication style to suit colleagues from other cultures & professions. You are able to adjust your own style to represent ACF appropriately with a range of national counterparts.
• You can intuitively adapt how you explain & discuss context analysis, strategy, policies & procedures to suit different audiences - both verbally & in writing.
• You are an experienced negotiator & remain are calm & articulate under pressure. You’re able to easily adapt to changing circumstances.

Your work style builds trust & creative-thinking within your team

• You are able to diplomatically help your team handle difficult situations & then refocus their efforts on key project priorities.
• You encourage staff to share fresh ideas & enjoy integrating your team’s innovative ideas into new project proposals.

How to apply:

Apply online with cover letter and resume at https://careers.actionagainsthunger.org/index.php/positions/view/136/

Organization: Center for International Forestry Research
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 06 Mar 2015

The Communications Coordinator will lead an ambitious, well-funded and creative program with the goal of translating CIFOR's high-caliber research from across Africa into meaningful, real-world impact. We need a dynamic, creative and self-directed Communications Coordinator to take the freedom and resources we offer and make it happen - whether it involves working alongside our scientists to develop communication strategies for specific research projects, traveling to the field with a TV crew, writing blogs, organizing a workshop or talking to journalists.

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is a nonprofit, global research organization dedicated to advancing human well-being, environmental conservation and equity.

We conduct research that enables more informed and equitable decision making about the use and management of tropical and sub-tropical forest landscapes. We help policy makers and practitioners shape effective policy, improve the management of tropical forests and address the needs and perspectives of people who depend on forests for their livelihoods. Our multidisciplinary approach considers the underlying drivers of deforestation and degradation which often lie outside the forestry sector: forces such as agriculture, infrastructure development, trade and investment policies and law enforcement.

CIFOR is looking for

Regional Communications Coordinator, Africa

Overview

The Communications Coordinator will lead an ambitious, well-funded and creative program with the goal of translating CIFOR's high-caliber research from across Africa into meaningful, real-world impact. The program uses a range of media - including blogs, video documentaries, radio programs, conferences and workshops, TV and newspapers - so that policymakers, donors, NGOs, the private sector and other key stakeholders have the latest research on how best to manage the continent's forests, especially in relation to climate change, livelihoods, food security, energy and water management.

We need a dynamic, creative and self-directed Communications Coordinator to take the freedom and resources we offer and make it happen - whether it involves working alongside our scientists to develop communication strategies for specific research projects, traveling to the field with a TV crew, writing blogs, organizing a workshop or talking to journalists.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a dynamic go-getter with loads of initiative and an adventurous spirit,

• Be an avid reader of science and environmental literature and issues - someone who genuinely enjoys engaging with scientists and the topics they research,

• Have a passion for storytelling and connecting with audiences,

• Have a strong editorial background, able to identify the most compelling and appropriate stories and methods for telling them, whether tried-and-true, emerging or experimental,

• Be able to come up with and develop ideas for communicating science for impact, and be open to and excited by new possibilities,

• Be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines,

• Be willing to travel often and work independently.

Summary of responsibilities

• Update, expand and oversee implementation of a communications strategy to deliver research findings to key stakeholders in Africa and elsewhere,

• Develop communication strategies for specific research projects in Africa and oversee implementation; manage communication budgets in these projects,

• Provide strategic guidance to two national communications staff (in Zambia and Cameroon) and one full-time communications consultant (in Burkina Faso),

• Work closely with CIFOR's headquarters in Indonesia, especially others in the Outreach team, with staff and consultants worldwide, and a Multimedia unit, which overseas CIFOR's many web platforms and publications,

• Write and edit blog stories, fact sheets, press releases, video synopses and scripts and other editorial,

• Oversee production of films and multimedia packages,

• Organize or support conferences and workshops in Africa in which to showcase CIFOR's research,

• Advise and mentor scientists on communications, especially on speaking to journalists, blog writing and on giving presentations to non-scientific audiences,

• Foster relationships with journalists across Africa and beyond to encourage media attention on CIFOR's research.

Details of duties, assignments and objectives will be further discussed and laid out in the staff's annual performance contract.

Requirements

Education, knowledge and experience

• A minimum of Bachelors' degree in communications, science (e.g. biophysical sciences, social sciences, political sciences, economics, etc.), or a related field. Master's degree is desirable,

• At least seven years' experience in producing high-quality communications materials across a range of mediums (samples to be requested),

• Demonstrated interest in science and environmental issues and ability to grasp new material quickly,

• Demonstrated ability to write and edit English across multiple styles and formats at a very high level (better than average native speaker),

• Experience working with technical experts, preferably in a multicultural context,

• Professional experience in Africa is preferable,

• Fluency in English and French,

• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

Personal Attributes and Competencies

• Go-getter, self-motivated and resourceful - someone who can make things happen,

• Dynamic and creative,

• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills, able to interact effectively and positively with people in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment,

• Able to work well under pressure,

• Strong client service approach,

• Stickler for high quality and accuracy.

Terms and Conditions

• This is an Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) position. CIFOR offers competitive remuneration in USD, commensurate with skills and experience,

• The appointment will be for 2 years, inclusive 9 months' probationary period, with a possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.

• The duty station will be in Nairobi, Kenya.

Application process

• The application deadline is 28 February 2015

• We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.

To apply, please submit via the link

How to apply:

http://www.ngojobsonline.com/Job_463_Regional+Communications+Coordinator+Africa.html?FromHub=reliefweb.int

Organization: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 20 Feb 2015

Functional title: Physical Site Planner

Position Grade: P-3/Consultant

Location, Country:**Gambella, Ethiopia**

Deployment time-frame: Initially 3 months

Expected starting date: ASAP

Supervisor: Operations coordinator – Gambella

Application Deadline: 20^th February 2015

Background:

The ongoing conflict in South Sudan has led to the current refugee crisis in Ethiopia. At time of writing, over 194,000 refugees have been registered in Ethiopia from South Sudan. The refugees are currently being accommodated in camps, some existing and some new, while more sites are being sought and assessed in collaboration with Government counterparts in ARRA.

The last rainy season in Gambella caused havoc along the Leitchour-Axis with severe flooding in Liet-chour and Nipnip camps leading to significant displacement of refugees. Interagency flooding assessments were carried out and relocation plans developed as well as increased emergency shelter support.

Additional settlements are being identified to accommodate new arrivals as well as those displaced by flooding; detailed assessments are on-going. The Sub Office in Gambella requires continuation of support to handle shelter matters so as to effectively respond to the emergency which is now compounded by the flooding.

Accountability:

UNHCR's country operation is technically sound in the field of physical site planning thus able to meet the needs of the persons of concern.

Duties and responsibilities

1) Provide specialized shelter and settlement support to ensure technical integrity while providing emergency assistance to population of concern;

2) Conduct technical feasibility / assessment studies for identification of adequate refugee sites in close coordination with the Ethiopian Refugee Authorities (ARRA), Local Authorities at Provincial, District and Divisional levels, as well as with the concerned line Ministries and implementing partners;

3) Ensure that basic technical criteria of land availability/property, accessibility, security, topography, water resources, absorption capacity, and adequate terrain for proper sanitation facilities are taken into consideration while selecting potential refugee sites. Other factors such as national reserves, migration corridor, and flooding, possible conflict with local population (grazing land) have also to be taken into consideration during the site planning;

4) Develop, in close coordination with implementing partners and other concerned parties, site plans and their implementation modalities, including construction of communal infrastructures (latrines, water points, etc.), taking into account overall needs of target groups, their cultural preferences and the concerns of the local communities keeping in mind policy priorities of UNHCR, such as environmental issues;

5) Supervise the construction activities for the development of the site by contractors and implementing partners, including site clearance, roads, culverts, etc.;

6) Coordinate with the affected committees, Local Authorities and other partners the identification of potential needs related to shelter and NFIs and ensure that NFIs need identification/distribution is coordinated among all the actor;

7) Coordinate provision of technical inputs for formulation of project submissions to address the needs, taking into consideration the technical standards (UNHCR/ Sphere/ National) and UNHCR protection mandate and policy priorities, such as environment, women and children, with specific needs etc.

8) Work in close coordination with the Site and Shelter Team, and undertake recruitment of national site engineers as required;

9) Work in close coordination with all functional Units in UNHCR (Protection, Programme, Community Services, Field, Administration, and Supply) for all issues related to protection, population of concern figures and assistance, and work in close coordination with the Physical Planner and Geographical Information System (GIS) Expert based in the Regional Hub in Nairobi for issues concerning GPS points and mapping of refugee sites;

10) Assist UNHCR office with any other shelter and settlement related issues as required by the Supervisor;

11) Advise on the matters related to procurement of sector-related materials or equipment (including development and preparation of technical specifications for bid documents, technical evaluation of bids, review/inspect quality of the products/works as requested), and assist in fund raising efforts (provision of information and preparation of project proposals, and participation in negotiations) and other publicity endeavors;

12) Develop the shelter strategies to meet the ongoing needs of refugees, taking into account the preferences of the beneficiaries, local construction practices and available materials. Plan and supervise the maintenance and upgrading of family shelters in order to improve standards;

13) Provide support to relevant sectors in the market analysis of locally available construction materials and skills, promoting the use of local capacity as appropriate;

14) Regularly liaise and maintain close working relationship with Sector Specialists at Branch Office, Regional Support Hub and SSS at Headquarters through different coordination and information sharing mechanisms;

15) Ensure regular monitoring and evaluation of site planning and shelter activities, providing inputs for situation reports and reporting back to the country office and headquarters on progress and standards.

Education:

University degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering, or recognized equivalent

Experience:

· At least 8 years relevant experience in the related field, including collaboration with different humanitarian organizations (Field experience in responding to emergencies working with relevant governmental technical departments and various organizations in identifying, designing, delimiting, clearing and developing land allocated to establish site camps.

· Proven knowledge of site surveying (including topography, hydrology, geology, land use physical planning, environment, engineering, etc.) and extensive experience in undertaking related topography assessments/ feasibility studies for site identification and environmental impact studies whilst using surveying tools (including GPS equipment, GIS software).

· Prior experience in settlement site planning including layout of shelter plots, roads, communal infrastructures and basic services.

· Prior experience in designing and implementing shelter strategies.

· Knowledge of UNHCR standards and criteria for site selection, including consideration of cross sectorial issues related to protection, WASH, environment, land property issues etc.

· Previous experience in tender processes (including development of all relevant technical documentation) to ensure settlement development.

· Experience of site construction management (including supervision, monitoring, quality control, evaluation etc.)

Other requirements

· Capacity to work with multi sectorial teams

· Cultural sensitivity to the specific needs of the persons of concern.

· Willingness and ability to work in hardship environments.

· Computer literacy in MS Office, CAD-drafting software (AutoCAD, ArchiCAD etc.) and GIS (MapInfo, Global Mapper, ArcGIS, Google Earth, etc.) and other relevant software to produce digital maps, site plans, layout and technical drawings.

· Excellent knowledge of English

· Knowledge of another UN language would be an asset.

How to apply:

How to apply

To apply please submit your P11 and cover letter to HQShelter@unhcr.org by 20th February 2015. Please ensure you indicate the job title and posting location in the subject matter.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Country: Burkina Faso
Closing date: 10 Feb 2015

Medicus Mundi Italia (MMI)est une ONG specialisée dans la cooperation international sanitaire. Fondée en 1968 à Brescia, MMI fait partie du Medicus Mundi International, organissation reconnue par l'OMS.

Profil demandé:médecin coordinateur des activités sanitaires.

L'action représente la quatrième phase du "Projet d'Urgence contre la Malnutrition Aigüe Sévère dans la Région du Centre-Ouest" demarré en 2012 et financié par ECHO . Realisé en collaboration avec la Direction Régionale de la Santé, le projet prévoit l'appui technique et financier des 5 Districts Sanitaires pour l'organisation des campagnes de dépistage, l'application du protocole national et l'amélioration de la prise en charge (en termes et quantitatifs et qualitatifs) de la malnutrition aigüe des enfants de 0 à 59 mois.

L'action prévoit aussi le couplage des campagnes de dépistage (au moins une sur trois) avec d'autres campagnes "porte à porte" (notamment celles pour l'administration de la Vitamine A et de déparassitant), ainsi que le renforcement du dépistage passif et des supervisions formatives.

Responsabilités:

Le médecin sera chargé des activités suivantes :

Ø Coordination et supervision des aspects sanitaires des activités prévues dans le projet en collaboration avec le chef du projet,

Ø Preparation et organisation des formations

Ø Partecipation à toutes les rencontres techniques avec le partnaire local et le bailleur de fond

Ø Supervision de la réalisation des campagnes de dépistage de la malnutrition

Ø Partecipation à la supervision des Centres Medicaux et des Centres de Santé où le malnutri est pris en charge, et encadrement technique de l'équipe des médecins et des nutritionistes locaux

Ø Analyse et réélaboration des donnés statistiques regionales sur la malnutrition

Les activités seront menées en collaboration avec la Direction Régionale de la Santé et les Districts Sanitaires.

Profil demandé:

Ø Maitrise de la langue française

Ø Diplome de Docteur en Médecine

Ø Experiences précedentes dans la gestion des projets sanitaires, préférablement en Afrique

Ø Diplomatie

Ø Avoir une bonne maitrise de l'outil informatique

Ø Capacité d'organisation et forte autonomie

Début de la collaboration: février 2015

Durée du contrat: 11 mois

Condition: contrat à projet

How to apply:

Pour soumettre la candidature, envoyer le Curriculum Vitae avec une lettre de presentation à progetti@medicusmundi.it avant le 10 fevrier 2015, avec l'objet Médecin Burkina

Organization: International Executive Service Corps
Country: Egypt
Closing date: 31 Mar 2015

IESC – the International Executive Service Corps – is a US based not-for-profit with a focus on supporting private enterprise in developing countries. We have worked in 130 countries – mainly with the generous support of USAID – designing, implementing, managing and evaluating a wide range of market-driven solutions.

IESC is seeking value chain facilitators for the anticipated USAID-funded Supporting Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (SEED) Program in Egypt. SEED aims to promote inclusive economic growth and improve the competitiveness of the private sector in Egypt through the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and stimulating entrepreneurship. It is expected to create new jobs and generate additional income for Egyptian small businesses, workers, and entrepreneurs, with a focus on women and youth. This position is full-time and based in Cairo.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Egyptian stakeholders, including CEOs from businesses both large and small, academic leaders, and senior government officials;
• Help guide and facilitate the development of stakeholder-led strategies and activities;
• Ensure the timely and effective implementation of activities selected in coordination with the stakeholders and the project;
• Support the development of all deliverables and the collection of monitoring and evaluation data in the assigned sector;
• Work with international experts to achieve program goals.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in business, economics, or finance;
• Minimum two years of professional work experience – private sector experience strongly preferred;
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary and multinational teams;
• Understanding of supply chains and distribution networks in business with practical knowledge of the linkages within a value chain;
• Confident and resourceful in finding creative solutions to meet deadlines and solve problems in the face of challenges;
• Dynamic individuals who are logical thinkers;
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills;
• USAID or other donor experience welcome, but not required;
• English and Arabic fluency required.

How to apply:

How to apply: Please submit a letter of interest and current resume to jobs@iesc.org with “Value Chain Facilitator - Egypt” in the subject line. IESC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Organization: International Executive Service Corps
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 01 Apr 2015

IESC – the International Executive Service Corps – is a US based not-for-profit with a focus on supporting private enterprise in developing countries. We have worked in 130 countries – mainly with the generous support of USAID – designing, implementing, managing and evaluating a wide range of market-driven solutions.

IESC is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated USAID-funded Building Liberia’s Value Chains (BLiV) Project in Liberia. BLiV aims to expand access and use of agricultural inputs, and post-harvest handling, processing, packaging and marketing services, broadly applicable to raising incomes for Liberian smallholder farmers (SHF). BLiV is expected to provide broad support to agriculture development and food security initiatives at the community and national levels, forging innovative partnerships with the private sector and other non-traditional partners. This position is full-time and based in Monrovia.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as primary liaison to USAID and Liberian stakeholders, and partners;
• Provide leadership, management, and technical oversight for all project activities and deliverables;
• Lead and manage the work of project personnel and subcontractors;
• Ensure that project assistance is technically sound and appropriate for each component;
• Work collaboratively with partners, in both the public and private sector, and stakeholders to implement program mission and strategy;
• Oversee project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in international development, preferably in agriculture, private enterprise development, food security, and rural market development;
• Advanced degree in economics, business, international development, public policy, agricultural economics, or other relevant field required;
• Experience working on in value chain development, input-supply, post-harvest handling, market access, and facilitating private sector investment in agribusiness sector;
• Previous COP experience required;
• Demonstrated familiarity and experience working with smallholder farmers, cooperatives and entrepreneurs;
• USAID or other donor experience preferred;
• Experience working in West Africa preferred;
• English fluency required.

How to apply:

How to apply:

Please forward a letter of interest and current resume to jobs@iesc.org with “BLiV COP” in the subject line. IESC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Organization: Forcier Consulting
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 20 Feb 2015

Forcier is a growing organisation and we are particularly looking for candidates who are excited about contributing to our capacity building plans. The roles are based in our Juba office, with occasional field travel.

Forcier Consulting South Sudan are looking for Project Officers to manage qualitative and quantitative research projects for a range of humanitarian and development clients. We believe that quality M&E and research is the only way that humanitarian and other organisations can understand how to best respond to crises.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Project Officer will report to the Research Programme Manager and will be responsible for preparing research projects and managing data collection. In particular, the responsibilities of the Project Officer are to:

• Conduct literature reviews, draft concept notes, and gather other relevant background information as necessary;
• Assist with the drafting of tools for data collection on various projects;
• Collect qualitative and quantitative data on various company projects;
• Provide support in qualitative and quantitative analysis including report writing on various company projects;
• Train and manage enumerators for data collection;
• Coordinate fieldwork logistics
• Provide support and capacity building for other Forcier Consulting staff; and;
• Other tasks as agreed between the Project Officer and the Research Programme Manager.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• First level university degree (B.A., etc.), higher degrees preferred.

Required Skills:

• Diplomacy and sensitivity to cultural differences and respect for diversity;
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with ability to work simultaneously across several different projects
• Experience living or working in a developing African country;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to carry out presentations and produce written documents to a high standard;
• Resourceful, professional, and dependable with proven ability to work well under limited supervision and meet deadlines;
• Impeccable organizational skills with keen attention to detail;
• Some experience in managing projects and a small team;
• Strong Microsoft Office skills;
• Familiarity with qualitative or quantitative research methods.

Languages:

• Fluency in spoken and written English.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This is a full time position starting March/April 2015 or as soon as can be mutually agreed;
• Initial contract will be for 1 year with potential for renewal based on performance;
• Competitive salary on the national scale – accommodation and living stipend included.

How to apply:

Please email a CV and covering letter to clare@forcierconsulting.com.

Organization: Acción contra el Hambre
Country: Niger
Closing date: 11 Feb 2015

Cette étude a pour objectif général de comprendre les besoins actuels et les capacités du pays à prendre en charge la malnutrition, et à terme d’améliorer l’ensemble actions nutritionnelles à travers :l’évaluation des besoins et des coûts nécessaires pour fournir des services de qualité de prévention et de prise en charge de la malnutrition des enfants de 0 à 5 ans au Niger.

How to apply:

Les offres doivent être remises en Français.
Les offres techniques et économiques complètes doivent être remises aux adresses email suivantes: licitaciones@achesp.org, avec en copie amichel@achesp.org et mestecha@achesp.org.

Organization: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Country: Cameroon
Closing date: 20 Feb 2015

Operational context:

The deteriorating security situation in neighbouring Nigeria, especially in the federal states of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa border with Cameroon, has caused an increased influx of Nigerian refugees into the far north region of Cameroon where Minawao refugee camp is located.

The camp population has increased from approximately 14, 000 last September to over 30,000 now.

This is as a direct result of transfers organized by UNHCR to meet the request of the Cameroonian authorities to transfer all Nigerian refugees from the border villages for safety and security reasons.

Currently it’s estimated there is a gap of 2,823 family shelters required to be built to meet the immediate need.

Responsibilities:

1) Provide specialized shelter and settlement support to ensure technical integrity while providing emergency assistance to population of concern.

2) Conduct technical feasibility studies for identification of adequate refugee / IDP sites in close coordination with Local Authorities at Provincial, District and Divisional levels, as well as with the concerned line Ministries and implementing partners

3) Ensure that basic technical criteria of land availability/property, accessibility, security, topography, water resources, absorption capacity, and adequate terrain for proper sanitation facilities are taken into consideration while selecting potential refugee sites. Other factors such as national reserves, migration corridor, and flooding, possible conflict with local population (grazing land) have also to be taken into consideration during the site planning

4) Develop, in close coordination with implementing partners and other concerned parties, site plans and their implementation modalities, including construction of communal infrastructures (latrines, water points, etc.), taking into account overall needs of target groups, their cultural preferences and the concerns of the local communities keeping in mind policy priorities of UNHCR, such as environmental issues.

5) Coordinate with the affected committees, Local Authorities and other partners the identification of potential needs related to shelter and NFIs and ensure that NFIs need identification/distribution is coordinated among all the actors.

6) Work in close coordination with all functional Units in UNHCR (Protection, Programme, Community Services, Field, Administration, and Supply) for all issues related to protection, population of concern figures and assistance, and work in close coordination with the Physical Planner and Geographical Information System (GIS) Expert based in the Regional Hub in Nairobi for issues concerning GPS points and mapping of refugee sites.

7) Assist UNHCR office with any other shelter and settlement related issues as required by the Supervisor.

8) Advise on the matters related to procurement of sector-related materials or equipment (including development and preparation of technical specifications for bid documents, technical evaluation of bids, review/inspect quality of the products/works as requested), and assist in fund raising efforts (provision of information and preparation of project proposals, and participation in negotiations) and other publicity endeavors.

9) Develop the shelter strategies to meet the ongoing needs of refugees, taking into account the preferences of the beneficiaries, local construction practices and available materials. Plan and supervise the maintenance and upgrading of family shelters in order to improve standards

10) Provide support to relevant sectors in the market analysis of locally available construction materials and skills, promoting the use of local capacity as appropriate.

11) Ensure regular monitoring and evaluation of site planning and shelter activities, providing inputs for situation reports and reporting back to the country office and headquarters on progress and standards.

Education

· University degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering.

Experience

· At least 8years relevant experience in the related field, including collaboration with different humanitarian organizations (Field experience in responding to emergencies working with relevant governmental technical departments and various organizations in identifying, designing, delimiting, clearing and developing land allocated to establish site camps.

· Good knowledge of site surveying (including topography, hydrology, geology, land use physical planning, environment, engineering, etc.) and extensive experience in undertaking related topography assessments/ feasibility studies for site identification and environmental impact studies whilst using surveying tools (including GPS equipment, GIS software).

· Prior experience in settlement site planning including layout of shelter plots, roads, communal infrastructures and basic services.

· Prior experience in designing and implementing shelter strategies.

· Knowledge of UNHCR standards and criteria for site selection, including consideration of cross sectorial issues related to protection, WASH, environment, land property issues etc.

· Previous experience in tender processes (including development of all relevant technical documentation) to ensure settlement development.

· Experience of site construction management (including supervision, monitoring, quality control, evaluation etc.)

Other requirements

· Capacity to work with multi sectorial teams Cultural sensitivity to the specific needs of the persons of concern.

· Due to current security requirements, there may be a need for the selected candidate to be able to blend into the host environment.

· Willingness and ability to work in hardship environments.

· Computer literacy in MS Office and other relevant software to produce digital maps, site plans, layout and technical drawings.

· Excellent working knowledge of French is essential. English would be an asset.

How to apply:

How to apply

To apply please submit your P11 and cover letter to HQShelter@unhcr.org by 20^th February 2015. Please ensure you indicate the job title and posting location in the subject matter.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Organization: Management Systems International
Country: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Kenya
Closing date: 06 Mar 2015

M&E Technical Specialist (Short-Term Consultancy), Feed the Future, Bureau for Food Security Performance Evaluation, Multiple Countries

Company Profile

MSI is an international development firm in the Washington, D.C., metro area with a 30-year history of helping to deliver results across the developing world. In 2008, we became part of Coffey International Limited. Since that time, we have greatly expanded our ability to respond seamlessly and flexibly to client needs with Coffey's international development offices in the United Kingdom and Australia. We operate in some of the most challenging political and economic climates in the world, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, and South Sudan. MSI currently employs 800 development experts in the fields of public sector management, monitoring and evaluation, governance, and anticorruption. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:

The purpose of this project is to conduct an activity midterm performance evaluation of a Bureau for Food Security program active in Africa. The program being evaluated focuses on finding and commercializing agricultural technologies that have the potential to impact smallholders and supporting private sector engagement within Feed the Future. The program works to engage the private sector to commercialize technologies to the smallholder farmer market and builds and procures public-private partners that support Feed the Future efforts.

Position Summary:

MSI is seeking a mid-to-senior level M&E Technical Specialist to serve on a two-person evaluation team. The individual, working with the guidance of a Team Leader, will participate in all aspects of the performance evaluation, including design, data collection, report writing and presentations. The level of effort is for 45.5 days starting immediately. Fieldwork is tentatively scheduled for May 2015.

Responsibilities:

• Provide feedback on SOW PE plan and contribute to revised version as needed.
• Provide feedback on PE plan and contribute to revised version as needed.
• Review all materials provided.
• May identify/suggest further interviewees or groups to ensure full picture of program/intervention.
• Drafts methodology and instruments; Design of Focus Group Protocols.
• Conducts field work in Kenya and Mozambique including interviews with stakeholders, implementing partner(s), and key USAID and government stakeholders.
• Prepares daily schedules for field work. Responsible for cleaning and coding data and information they have gathered daily and uploading this information and data.
• Analyzes data and information gathered in country.
• Participates in the presentation to USAID present preliminary findings and to clarify any questions they may have.
• Responsible for cleaning and coding data collected and analyzing that data.
• Provide writing of selected sections and input and to Draft 1 Evaluation Report.
• Contribute slides to PowerPoint slides for final debrief.
• Provides draft writing of specific sections and input for final on the final report.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in international development, public policy, agriculture, or related field.
• Familiarity with USAID performance evaluations and evidence of prior experience conducting similar work.
• Experience with Feed the Future preferred.

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

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

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

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Organization: World Vision
Country: Mali
Closing date: 26 Feb 2015

This is your opportunity to use your team management and multilateral donor experience to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children.

You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)–a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The Resource Development Manager - World Vision Mali will provide leadership on the successful pre-positioning for, acquisition of, start-up of, and reporting on new non-sponsorship projects (grants, private sector funds, and major donor funds), strong and effective donor engagement, and high quality results-oriented staff capacity building, so that World Vision can achieve its strategic objectives by expanding and improving its contributions to child well-being Mali through annually increased and diversified project funding.

We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management of the Resource Development function.
• Responsible of planning, ensuring efficient and effective deployment of time and talent to achieve Resource Development objectives.
• Advice and support the National Director (ND) in his/her engagement on matters related to resource development, donor engagement, external engagement and strategic positioning, public relations, partner engagement and development, and engagement of internal and external WV stakeholders in the area of resource acquisition.
• Lead the setting and implementation of resource acquisition plans within the context of the broader agenda for external engagement
• Serve on Senior Management Team (SMT) or equivalent and provide resource development information for decision making at SMT or Senior Leadership Team level

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Must have a university degree in relevant field (such as international development rural development, community development, NGO leadership, technical sector, business/administration, or communications) or relevant equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years’ professional experience of which at least 3 years are team management experience and of which 6 years are experience working in relief, development, or advocacy with government, NGO, UN agency, international organisation, or multilateral organisation.
• Strong French oral and written skills required; ability to conduct meetings with external stakeholders in French. Ability to read and comment on proposals in French.
• Excellent skills in speaking, reading, and writing in English.
• Strong and significant track record in designing and writing winning narrative/technical and financial proposals for major institutional donors (e.g., USAID, USDA, EU, ECHO, DFATD (CIDA), AUSAID, UN agencies, World Bank, Global Fund, Gates Foundation).
• Knowledge/familiarity with requirements/regulations, framework, technical approaches, and philosophy of major bilateral, multilateral and foundation donors (knowledge of corporate donors preferred)
• Experienced networker with a proven ability to maintain strong and up to date knowledge of grant opportunities and trends in international relief and development.
• Ability to engage at a strategic level and build close relationships with bilateral and multilateral donors and NGOs

How to apply:

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in Mali, we'd love to hear from you.

Find the full description and apply onlineby the closing date 26 Feb 2015. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website:www.wvi.org.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Rwanda
Closing date: 26 Feb 2015

Background

For the period 2013-2018, the Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) identifies the goal of improving the quality of education as one of the three strategic area to be prioritised, to contribute to the goals of the national Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EDPRS II). The ESSP recognises that the quality of education is largely dependent on the appropriateness and relevance of the curriculum and its associated assessment practices, the extent to which this curriculum is resourced, and the calibre, skill and numbers of teachers and school managers who deliver it. Following the adoption of the ESSP the education sector began a comprehensive curriculum reform process which is currently underway under the leadership of REB. As part of this wider curriculum review, UNICEF worked with the Rwanda Education Board during 2014 to develop a new pre-primary school curriculum, to be introduced in all schools from January 2016. The challenge for 2015 onwards is to prepare all schools and teachers for the implementation, which will involve communicating the child-centred and play-based approach of the new curriculum to relevant stakeholders, disseminating the curriculum to all schools and providing teachers with the teaching and learning materials, knowledge and skills to deliver the new curriculum.

To kick-start the promotion of play-based learning in pre-primary, the Ministry of Education requested UNICEF to provide play materials to 1260 pre-schools in Rwanda. One teacher from each of these schools participated in a workshop on play-based learning and additional workshops trained local government officials to supervise and support these teachers in their pre-schools on the longer term. This system of supportive supervision is being piloted from January 2015 and aims to strengthen the quality of play-based learning in 1260 classrooms. However, follow-up is needed to ensure sustainable and effective impact and there is a need to document the project to feed into future programming.

Moreover, to supplement and further promote the play-based learning agenda, a package of local teaching and learning materials needs to be developed. Appropriate guidance for pre-school teachers will be included in a teacher’s guide, which will be developed and implemented in 2015. To increase the quality of pre-school education, teachers will have to be trained on play-based learning through pre- and in-service teacher development courses.

This will contribute to achieving the national pre-primary goals, which are an emerging priority in the education sector as outlined in the ESSP and the national ECD policy.

UNICEF is seeking technical support from a consultant with suitable technical expertise and experience to promote and strengthen the implementation of play-based learning by supporting the development of local teaching and learning materials and to strengthen pre-and in service training of pre-primary teachers on play-based learning, to support the preparation of the new pre-primary school curriculum.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The overall objective of the consultancy is to support, through partnering with the Government and relevant stakeholders, the implementation of play-based learning in pre-primary education as outlined in the new curriculum that will be launched in 2016.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

To support the preparation of the implementation of the new pre-primary school curriculum, there are 5 specific tasks to be undertaken by the consultant:

1. Promote and increase capacity for play-based learning at local level

To plan and coordinate a national capacity building exercise of pre-primary caregivers on play-based learning to implement the new curriculum, including in emergency contexts, while building on the lessons learned from the 2014 capacity building exercise of 1260 caregivers and 416 Sector Education Officers. A focus on strengthening planning and reporting skills of development partners will be integrated in the project.

2. Strengthen national structures to monitor and support pre-school practices

In collaboration with REB, a system will be developed to regularly monitor pre-schools around the country in order to gather information and actively promote best practices. Sector Education Officers will be trained on M&E and online reporting and the capacity of REB will be strengthened to take ownership and analyse results, to be used for future advocacy and programming. The system will sustainably enhance the quality of pre-primary education around the country.

3. Support the development, procurement and use of pre-primary reading materials

Support REB in the development, procurement and use of pre-primary reading materials to implement the new curriculum, including in emergency settings, while developing appropriate specifications and evaluation criteria.

1. Promote and enhance the production and use of local LTMs

The capacity to locally produce low-cost visual aids and supplementary materials, complementary to procured reading materials, needs to be developed and strengthened in collaboration with a range of development partners. By consulting and engaging with the communities around the pre-schools, caregivers and parents will be trained to develop appropriate local play materials and visual aids. Also, the local industry that manufactures supplementary pre-school equipment and materials will be strengthened.

5. Documenting and reporting

The planning, coordination and results of the capacity building exercise and the development of the wide array of pre-primary learning and teaching materials will be documented for purposes of evidence-based programming and advocacy, while relevant expertise and recommendations can be shared with development partners and colleagues in and outside of the country.

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

• Report on capacity building of pre-primary teachers and the development of pre-primary learning and teaching materials, to prepare the implementation of the new pre-school curriculum. (March-April 2015)
• Distribution of 950 additional ECD kits planned for and overseen along with implementation of plan for training of users (May-December 2015)
• A well-functioning and government-owned monitoring and support system of pre-school practices, with a focus on implementing the new curriculum, in place. (By October 2015)
• A package of pre-primary reading materials compiled, distributed and its users trained (March – September 2015)
• The capacity of pre-schools, communities and the local industry to develop local pre-primary learning and teaching materials, enhanced. (By December 2015)
• Contribution to the development of a pre-primary Teacher’s Guide to be used in teacher training (By December 2015)
• Contribution to capacity building initiatives for REB, Sector Education officers and development partners in the area of early childhood education. (April – December 2015)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

· Master’s university degree in education and/or international development;

· A minimum of 3 years relevant working experience in international development or education;

· Experience with the UN system, and UNICEF in particular, is desirable;

· Experience in developing learning and teaching materials, community engagement and in planning and coordinating capacity building programmes with government partners, teachers and development partners would be a strong asset;

· Experience in monitoring capacity building initiatives and evaluation the impact of those trainings on education outcomes;

· Strong planning, reporting and documenting skills;

· Fluency in English and good knowledge of French is required. Knowledge of the local language, Kinyarwanda, is an asset.

COMPETENCY PROFILE

Core Values: Commitment; Diversity and Inclusion; Integrity

Core Competencies: Communication [II]; Working with People [I]; Drive for Results [I]

Functional Competencies: Formulating Strategies and Concepts [I]; Analyzing [II]; Applying Technical Expertise [II]; Learning and Researching [II]; Planning and Organizing [II];

Specific Technical Knowledge: Essential professional knowledge of Basic Education programmes; Essential Technical Knowledge of theories, principles and methods in areas of: Education; Primary Education, teacher education; school-based quality improvement.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Payment will be on Monthly basis tied to a monthly progress report and updated activity plan.

MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS

The consultant will report to the Chief of Education but will work very closely with other staff within the concerned sections as well with the national ECE Technical Working Group.

He/She will be based in Kigali but will be requested to travel frequently to schools across the country.

He/She shall not make use of any unpublished or confidential information, made known to him in the course of performing his duties under the terms of this agreement, without written authorization. He/She shall respect the habits and customs of the local population and abstain from interfering in the country's political affairs.

How to apply:

Qualified individuals are requested to submit their cover letter, CV and P11 form (which can be downloaded from: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc), to Human Resources at: rwajobs@unicef.orgby February 26^th 2015, with subject: “Consultancy to support the Implementation of a Play based Curriculum in Pre-pri mary Education.”

You may also submit to: Human Resources Specialist, UNICEF Rwanda, P.O. Box 381, Kigali, Rwanda.

UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING WORKING ENVIRONMENT.UNICEF IS COMMITTED TO GENDER BALANCE AND DIVERSITY WITHOUT DISTINCTION AS TO RACE, SEX OR RELIGION, AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.