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