CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

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: 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: Dimagi
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 03 Apr 2015

Organization Description

Dimagi is an award-winning, socially-conscious company that delivers open and innovative technology to help underserved communities in over 30 countries around the world. Our team of exceptional software developers, engineers, public health specialists, and field staff apply their experience in technology development, implementation, and global health care delivery to further personal and public health and well-being.

Position Description

Dimagi is seeking a Project Manager to be based in Dakar, Senegal, for our expanding work in West Africa. We are looking for an adventurous individual who is eager to work with a diverse team in an exciting work environment. You will have the opportunity to work on the frontline with community health workers, become an expert on Dimagi products and technologies (like CommCare), and expand the partners and projects that Dimagi employs extensively throughout West Africa.

We have an impressive range of partner organizations across 10 countries in West Africa working in the domains of health, agriculture, education and more. The position will include significant travel around Senegal and West Africa, both to larger metropolitan areas for partner meetings, as well as the remote corners of the country where community workers use our products to improve rural health and agriculture. You'll join our team of local and international staff to learn and share best practices and expertise from across the globe.

Compensation will depend on level of experience and qualifications but will be competitive with local rates. We request a minimum 1 year commitment, although strong preference will be given to candidate who can commit for 2 years to this position. Employment is at-will according to company policies.

Responsibilities

• Managing the coordination and execution of mobile technology projects working with project partners, our field team and our international software developers
• Managing a small team of Field Managers
• Identification and execution of best practices in the management of mHealth projects and institutional capacity building
• Building partner relationships in the social sector (e.g. NGOs, IGOs, research institutions)
• Mentoring and training field staff and supporting them using Dimagi's open source tools

Requirements & Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Professional proficiency in French
• 4-6 years relevant work experience
• Significant experience in project management and execution
• Direct experience managing people
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in technology, health, M&E, international development, or other related fields
• Planning and organizational skills that result in successful implementation and follow through on project-based work
• Communication skills necessary to work with a variety of partners and constituents at all levels of the health system.
• Prior experience conducting field or project work in Sub-Saharan Africa

The ideal candidate is excited about coordinating people and processes to make things happen and interested in understanding what makes technology work in practice in low-resource settings. This person is able to self-organize and self-manage, thrives on the intricacy and challenge of people and project management, enjoys travel and field work, and functions at a high level when interacting with existing and potential partners. This person prefers small organizations to large ones, multi-tasking to single-project assignments, and a highly social atmosphere. This person doesn’t need to have a technical background, but should be comfortable working closely with technical tools.

How to apply:

If interested, please send your CV and cover letter to dwa-jobs [at] dimagi [dot] com. Please indicate “DWA PM Position” in the subject line of your e-mail. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

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Organization: Dimagi
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 03 Apr 2015

Field Manager, French West Africa

Dimagi is looking for Field Managers for our rapidly expanding work in French West Africa. We seek adventurous individuals with an eagerness to work with frontline workforces on technologies designed to improve healthcare delivery and economic development in communities both urban and rural.

Position Description

As a Field Manager, you will travel extensively in West Africa to work with development organizations and their frontline workers. You are an adventurous individual eager to help deploy our suite of mobile tools in various locations, such as job aids for frontline workforces, logistics and supply chain management, and systems to engage directly with communities. We have an impressive range of partner organizations across several countries in West Africa working to make an impact and improve lives. As a Field Manager you will travel to their project sites to implement our suite of tools and train their mobile workforces. Your work will include consulting with program leaders, leading trainings, designing mobile phone applications, conducting research, and providing support for the programs. Our field managers share a passion for challenging experiences, making things work in trying environments, and seeing the impact of our work first-hand. In the in-between time, you may find yourself anywhere from the beaches of Dakar to the dunes of Niger.

You'll join our international team and share best practices and expertise from across the globe. You’ll also receive regular mentorship and support from our office in Dakar, Senegal, and headquarters in Boston, USA.

Depending on the specific skill set and preference, the candidate might focus on one or more of the following areas:

? Implementing a CommCare application providing guidance to pregnant mothers and newborn babies

? A multi-country family planning initiative leveraging mobile phone solutions

? Scale-up of a mobile logistics and supply chain solution for public health commodities

? Research, design, and implementation of new initiatives in agriculture, education and economic development

? Talking to development organizations to design better support for their community health workers

Position Requirements & Qualifications

Our Field Manager program is designed for people seeking field experience. Field managers receive a living and travel stipend. We request a minimum 1 year commitment, with 2 years preferred.

You are:

? An outstanding communicator and problem solver who adapts easily to new environments, enjoys travel and field work, likes to tinker with things, and deals well with autonomy, flexibility, and constant improvisation.

? Comfortable multi-tasking as well as digging deep into assignments in challenging environments.

At Dimagi, you will have freedom to pursue your own interests and grow your skill set as well as strive to make a real impact around the world. We view our culture as one of our greatest assets, and cultural fit is just as important to us as is specific expertise.

Ideal qualifications:

? Advanced English and French

? Proven interest in global development

? International experience, with experience working in Africa a plus

? Communication skills necessary to work with a variety of partners and constituents

? Planning and problem solving skills to successfully implement and follow through on project-based work

? Ability to handle an autonomous work environment

Preference will be given to candidates with additional qualifications in:

• Project Management

• Technology or Software Development

• Working with Social Enterprises

• Agriculture

This position is available immediately.

How to apply:

If interested, please send your CV and cover letter to dwa-jobs@dimagi.com. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please indicate “DWA FM Position” in the subject line of your e-mail.

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Organization: mothers2mothers
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 31 Jan 2015

To oversee implementation of quality ****m2m**** Mentor Mother peer education and psychosocial support services to pregnant women and new mothers at ****m2m****sites in selected areas in the Kwazulu Natal Province; supervise all Site Co-ordinators and Mentor Mothers; monitor and ensure quality improvement of m2mservices.

The District Manager will report to the Programme Manager: Mentor Mother Programme.

How to apply:

****TO APPLY:****

Interested applicants should submit their Curriculum Vitae to the Recruitment Specialist, ****mothers2mothers****via email to recruitmadmin@m2m.org by 31 January 2015.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted – should you not hear from us by 28 February 2013, you may consider your application unsuccessful.

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

Position Title:Deputy Regional Director/Program Quality

Location/Region:Lusaka, Zambia/SARO

Band:E

FLSA:Exempt

Reports To:RegionalDirector

Length of Assignment: Three to five years

About CRS:

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

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

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

· Providing strategic and programmatic leadership to regional technical staff;

· Providing technical and programmatic support to country program staff;

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

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

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

Primary Functions:

Quality Assurance

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

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

o Project Start up, Management, close-out

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

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

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

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

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

o Gender strategy orientation, assessments and audit

o Conflict, governance and gender assessments and analysis

o MEAL

o SIS/Partnership

o Cross-Sector Engagement

o PQAT, PQ audit/evaluation

o Project management

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

Strategic Planning and Strategy Implementation

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

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

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

· Coordinate country program and regional reporting on strategic initiatives

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

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

· Build capacity of HoPs and their staff

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

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

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

TA Coordination

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

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

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

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

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

Business Development: Coordination, Quality control, Capacity development

· Lead implementation of SARO’s business development strategy

· Supervise SARO’s RTA/BD[AK2]

· Support CPs to position for new opportunities

· Follow up/support meeting SARO’s growth targets

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

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

Bridging PQ-MQ issues

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

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

Other:

As applicable, oversee the Management of regional projects

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

· Representation with regional donors and partners, as applicable.

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

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

· Other tasks as delegated by RD

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

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

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

· Serves with Integrity

· Models Stewardship

· Cultivates Constructive Relationships

· Promotes Learning

Key Working Relationships:

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

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

Personal/Professional Skills:

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

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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

· Commitment to the Agency's mission and strategy

Qualifications:

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

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

· Demonstrated leadership, management and supervisory skills

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

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

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

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

· Demonstrated success in program development and fundraising.

· Knowledge of CRS operations, policies and procedures.

· Strong inter-personal skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communications skills

· Proficiency in French (spoken and written)

Physical Requirements/Environment:

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

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

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

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

How to apply:

EOE/M/F/D/V

https://www5.apply2jobs.com/CRS/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=2173&CurrentPage=1

Organization: Cardno Emerging Markets
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 30 Jan 2015

The Australian Government, through DFAT, is committed to broadening and deepening its engagement with African countries and institutions. The Australia Africa Partnerships Facility (AAPF) was designed in 2009 to support the expansion of Australia’s engagement with Africa’s development. The AAPF design established the following goal and objectives:

Goal: Develop partnerships between Australia and African countries that contribute to achieving African countries’ development priorities.

Objective 1: Build effective partnerships that contribute to the sustainable achievement of targeted development priorities in African countries.

Objective 2: Build and promote effective working relationships with African countries.

In January 2011, AusAID appointed Cardno as the Managing Contractor for the AAPF. The AAPF provides targeted capacity-building assistance across a range of areas, but primarily mining governance, agriculture and food security, governance and public policy (especially trade policy and negotiation, economic governance and public sector reform). The Australian Government prioritised these three sectors due to Australia’s significant experience and expertise in each of them.

In December 2013 a narrowing of scope to focus primarily on supporting DFAT’s *Extractives for Growth (E4G)*program on the African continent, with ongoing support to ‘manage out’ existing agriculture and food security and public policy activities was agreed. The AAPF is currently designing activities in the *Skills and Extractives, Extractives and Communities*and*Enabling Environment*pillars of the E4G Program.

Cardno Emerging Markets (Australia) Pty Ltd (Cardno), through the AAPF, has previously set up the Africa Program Support Group (APSG) which is a panel of experts that provides support services to DFAT’s program in Africa. This panel of experts has been in operation for over three years, and is now being re-tendered and updated to ensure that it continues to meet the ongoing needs of Australia’s programs in Africa. The APSG is a panel of pre-qualified individual consultants that Cardno can engage quickly to meet the ongoing needs of DFAT’s program. The Panel will be used for a number of tasks within their technical area, including provision of advice, project/ activity design, scoping missions, project review and monitoring, representation on DFAT’s behalf at conferences etc., and report writing. Cardno is now seeking applications from individuals to join the panel in three areas of technical expertise:

• Governance of the Extractives Sectors (with a focus on Enabling Environment) (previously known as Mining Sector Governance),
• Skills and Extractives, (previously known as Mineral Skills Development), and
• Extractives and Communities (a new sector).

The AAPF’s head office is in Pretoria, South Africa.

The full Call for Application documents, including the Terms of Reference, can be downloaded here: http://www.aa-partnerships.org/jobs_and_tenders.asp.

The terms and conditions of these positions are determined by DFAT’s policies and procedures as set out in the ‘Adviser Remuneration Framework’ (ARF). Full details of the ARF are available at http://aid.dfat.gov.au/Publications/Documents/adviser-remuneration-framework.pdf

How to apply:

To successfully apply for any one of these positions applicants must submit a CV and fully completed Application Forms (see Call for Application documents) to recruitment@aa-partnerships.org by no later than 5pm South Africa time on Friday 30th January 2015.

Any questions with regards to these applications can also be directed to recruitment@aa-partnerships.org

Cardno Emerging Markets is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to child protection.

Further information about the AAPF is available at http://www.aa-partnerships.org/.

Organization: Oxfam
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 11 Jan 2015

Oxfam International and its 17 affiliates worldwide have embarked on an ambitious ‘Vision2020’ strategic change process, building on all changes in the past few years. Top level decisions have been made by senior management and the confederation is ready to move into the next phase of implementation at country, regional and global levels.

The changes are expected to have a profound impact on much of our work on the ground and globally, as well as on the way we organise ourselves, our structures, staff and relationships with other stakeholders.

In the Horn, East & Central Africa region, a Regional Transition Group has recently been established, led by a fulltime chair and comprised of key Oxfam affiliates in the region. The objective of this group is to further design and implement the staff, whilst ensuring that much of Oxfam’s work continues. The RTG is complemented by the OI Country Directors of all ten countries in the HECA region. A first regional and country level roadmap has recently been designed, with clear milestones and timelines.

This Vision2020 change process requires change management capacity, both at country and regional level in HECA. We are looking for a an experienced and senior change manager who works directly with the RTG at regional level, and who is able to support country change processes too.

Objective of the position

To help shape a stronger Oxfam in the HECA region the Regional Change Manager will be responsible – in coordination and consultation with the Regional Transition Group - fordefining, coordinating and implementing change management and support plans for the country- and regional teams within HECA.

The regional Change Manager will report to the chair of the Transition Group for HECA and, when appointed next year, to the Oxfam Regional Director. The Regional Change Manager has a coordinating relationship with the OI Vision2020 change managers’ global team and works closely with the Countries Change Management teams.

How to apply:

Are you interested? Send your application to jobs@oxfamnovib.nl, before 11 January 2015. Interviews are currently planned to take place in the week of 12^th of January.

Further information about the job can be obtained from Robbert van den Berg, Chair HECA Transition Group via robbert.van.den.berg@oxfamnovib.nl. For information about the procedure you can contact Patricia Vermeulen, International HR Advisor, via patricia.vermeulen@oxfamnovib.nl.

Organization: World Vision
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 22 Dec 2014

This is your opportunity to use your experience in overseas program design and management 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 Food Aid Officer, Central Africa Republicwill support the Commodities Manager in the implementation of food program, ensuring that the food program achieve its goals and objectives and compliance to World Vision and Donor standards in the management of food commodities from the point of receipt, storage, dispatch, distribution, monitoring, documentation, accounting and reporting are established, reinforced and maintained.

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:

• Assist Commodities Manager in food program implementation including but not limited to procurement of commodities, transportation, warehousing of commodities, registration and distribution of beneficiaries, monitoring and evaluation of food program, and production of accurate commodities tracking and narrative reports to Donors, FPMG and Support Offices.
• Identify any training gaps within the food team and working together with other team members carry out training workshops to bridge such gaps.
• Ensure that the programmes pass all audits with minimum risk as well as making follow-ups on the issues that would have been raised.
• Ensure tracking and monitoring the movement of commodities from the time WV takes delivery of the food to the time it gets distributed to the beneficiaries.

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Extensive exposure to food aid programs (minimum 3 years)
• Knowledge of the Sphere standards, Code of Conduct for Red Cross/ Red crescent, Humanitarian Accountability Partnerships (HAP) and other international humanitarian standards
• Knowledge of Commodities standards, as defined and set out by FPMG
• Knowledge of commodities & logistics operations, preferably within WV context, specifically those that relate to food distributions, warehousing, reporting, tracking, monitoring etc.
• Knowledge of different capacity building initiatives
• A valid driver’s license is required as 65% of the time is to be spent in the field.
• Ability to effectively develop rapport and relate to donors, NGOs, counterparts, and government agencies
• Must be willing to travel and a flexible approach to living conditions.
• Fluency in French is a must. Fluency in English is essential.

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 the Central Africa Republic, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply:

Find the full description andapply online by the closing date 22 Dec 2014. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website:www.wvi.org.

Organization: Clinton Health Access Initiative
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 02 Jan 2015

Founded in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems around the world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and other illnesses. Based on the premise that business oriented strategy can facilitate solutions to global health challenges, CHAI acts as a catalyst to mobilize new resources and optimize the impact of these resources to save lives, via improved organization of commodity markets and more effective local management. By working in association with governments and other NGO partners, CHAI is focused on large scale impact and, to date, CHAI has secured lower pricing agreements for treatment options in more than 70 countries. In addition, CHAI's teams are working side-by-side with over 30 governments to tackle many of the largest barriers to effective treatment and care.

CHAI is undertaking a series of market shaping initiatives designed to strengthen the East African pharmaceutical industry’s competitive position and market share of the health pharmaceutical market, while increasing access to international quality and affordable medicines. This role will involve engaging with senior private sector and government stakeholders across Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.

The ultimate goal is for at least two East African local manufacturers to produce international quality pharmaceuticals at a cost competitive price point, and for these products to be procured by international buyer(s) by year-end 2015. This test case will connect local manufacturers to international buyers, strengthen the long-term viability of industry, and provide a roadmap for other initiatives supporting local industry to drive broader transformation.

The Associate will be primarily focused on identifying and operationalizing cost reduction opportunities for local manufacturers. This will span sourcing of inputs (API/Excipients/Packaging), transportation, operational efficiency, and inventory management.

The Associate must be able to function independently and flexibly as well as build strong relationships with government officials and partners across the public and private sectors. CHAI places great value on relevant personal qualities: resourcefulness, entrepreneurialism, flexibility, integrity, independence, humility, and a positive work ethic.

This is a challenging though rewarding position that directly impacts the quality and cost of pharmaceutical products in East Africa. Further, it will build local industry and technical capacity for continued advancement in the manufacturing sector. It is an opportunity to work on a unique market transformation, and collaborate closely with partner governments, private sector entities, and international agencies.

The Associate will provide robust technical and analytical support to the EAC local manufacturing team, and actively participate in structuring the analytical approach and problem solving in areas such as:

• Diagnosis of cost reduction opportunities for local manufacturers, and modelling potential efficiency gains by intervention
• Development of business case for key quality and cost-saving interventions for C-level audience
• Support to local manufacturers implementing quality/cost-saving interventions, ensuring responsiveness to evolving priorities/opportunities, and adherence to tight deadlines.
• Engagement of international buyer segment, and ensuring buyer specific needs are integrated into broader workplan
• Supporting evaluation and documentation of results and impact from CHAI's work
• Performing other tasks as necessary

Bachelor's Degree plus 3+ years of experience in a private or public sector enterprise, with increasing levels of responsibility.

• Strategic thinker able to take a creative approach to long-term program objectives and the detailed steps necessary to achieve these goals
• Strong quantitative skills and technical proficiency with MS Excel, including experience developing or evaluating financial models
• Ability to leverage data to create solution orientated analyses for C-Level stakeholders
• Strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills, and ability to build strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to fast-paced and changing environments, both internally and externally
• Ability to work independently on complex projects and be effective in high pressure situations
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Willingness to travel to focus countries and other locations with limited advance notice

Advantages:

A Master’s degree from a high-calibre institution in business, chemistry, engineering, or related field.

Work experience in management consulting, finance (and similar private enterprises), or Government/Regulatory authorities in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Organization: Joint Aid Management
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 10 Dec 2014

Purpose of the job

JAM is a non-governmental organization, headquartered in Johannesburg that supports and engages in the provision of quality school feeding, health care, education and community development in Mozambique, Angola, South Sudan and Rwanda, where it has a field presence of almost 346 staff. The Grants Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Program VP out of the Headquarters, Johannesburg office. He/she will be responsible for assisting the Program VP in coordinating and producing prospect research and grant proposals/reports, as well as in maintaining grant and foundation databases.

Job Duties:

· Regularly update, maintain, and organize the grant management table and calendar and keep all colleagues informed of submission dates and follow-up required for grant reports and proposals

· Assist the Program VP to compile and review documents related to the grant award process (grant applicatins, grant evaluation, award decisions, technical/financial reports, and disbursements)

· Developing announcements of grant and subcontract opportunities.

· Conduct a preliminary review of grantee technical and financial reports to support the Program VP

· Assist the Program VP with on-site visits by arranging meetings and logistics, doing note taking and compiling supporting documentation from grantees

· Prepare grant and subcontract closing documentation, including asset management, final payment, tax exemption, etc., and ensure that these comply with donors and CI regulations.

· Perform other administrative work related to grants and subcontracts.

· Coordinate with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) specialist on grantee and subcontractor reporting requirements towards the Performance monitoring Plan.

· Help identify potential photo opportunities and stories from the field on grantee/subcontractor outcomes.

· Enter prospect and grant information into the Donor Perfect Online database, ensure accuracy of information, and generate reports

· Organize and file electronic and hard copies of grant documents as required by the contracting agencies

· Coordinate and conduct desk research on potential foundation, government, and UN/multilateral donors using Foundation Directory Online, grants.gov, and other search engines

· Develop a thorough understanding of JAM activities and programs

· Contribute to the preparation of proposals and reports through the gathering of updated program/sector statistics, the collection of key legal/financial documents, formatting, and the preparation of annexes

· Provide other assistance to the program manager in the drafting of grant proposals and reports

· Assist with other tasks to be determined

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred in the field of international development, humanitarian work, public health, international education, social sciences or business administration

· 1 to 3 years of related work experience, preferably in the non-profit /international development sector

· Previous grant writing/reporting experience and implementation of development projects highly desirable

· Familiarity with Donor Perfect Online (or Raisers Edge) and Foundation Directory Online desirable

· Language skills in French and/or Portuguese language would be an asset

· Familiarity with the landscape of foundation grant-makers is preferred, but not required

· Able to work in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet short deadlines

· Excellent English writing skills, strong attention to detail, and willingness to work flexible hours as needed

· Strong interest in international development and a commitment to improving living standards in Africa in a sustainable and participatory manner

Please submit your cover letter and resume to hanlie.joubert@jamint.com. Note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis in the order that they are received. Due to the high volume of applicants we Key skills/competencies

· Languages: English is essential

Portuguese and French is preferable

· Computer literacy.

· Detailed orientated with the ability to oversee projects from origin through execution.

· Willingness to learn and ability to conceive JAM’s vision and passion.

· Strong and effective communications, both oral and written.

· Self starter with hands-on approach towards business.

· Ability to work under pressure and flexible to work late hours to meet deadlines.

· Must be able to travel internationally on a regular basis.

· Strong proofreading skills.

· Ability to inspire, encourage, train and motivate your team and work colleagues.

· Valid driver’s license

How to apply:

Interested applicants are invited to apply by sending a covering letter and a CV to hanlie.joubert@jamint.com

Please be advised that only successful applicants will be contacted.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 28 Nov 2014

VA-2014-013

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Pretoria is inviting applications from suitably qualified South African nationals for Temporary Appointment post of:

Education Officer (Early Childhood Development), NO-A

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading child rights organization would like to hear from you.

UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, it strives to establish children's rights as enduring ethical principles and international standards of behaviour and action towards children. In South Africa, UNICEF supports national efforts to realize children’s rights by promoting evidence-based policy advocacy and strategic partnerships as a means to leverage policies and resources for children, giving special attention to vulnerable children and disparity reduction. It works in the areas of health and nutrition, early childhood development; basic education; child protection and social policy, planning, monitoring and evaluation.

Temporary-Appointment

Duration: 01 January 2015 – 29 December 2015

PURPOSE OF THE POST:

Under the close supervision of an Education Specialist (Early Childhood Development), contributes to the early childhood development programme planning, administration, implementation and evaluation of programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting. Particular emphasis on supporting the advancement of play in early learning and development.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing basic technical support on play in early childhood through partners in government and non-governmental sectors; preparation of presentation and basic advocacy materials; support the development of resources on play; organise and participate in programme planning and monitoring missions, meetings and briefing sessions to identity and analyse bottlenecks; implement recommendations; engage with training institutions and implementing partners; assist in preparations of reports and briefings for donors.
• Collects and assembles data and background relating to early childhood programmes/projects and provides updated information on programme/project financial and administrative status for analysis and report purposes. Analyzes programme/project status, and recommends appropriate adjustments.
• Monitors the flow of supply and non-supply assistance. Drafts supply and financial documentation. Collects and records information on supply/non-supply inventory, distribution and utilization.
• Communicates with local authority counterparts on project details. Recommends courses of action to supervisor.
• Makes arrangements for visits to project sites for the government and other partners, and provides information and briefing on project activities and status.

· Drafts programme budgets, ensuring accuracy of coding in accordance with the PIDB/PROMS system. Drafts and issues updated status reports.

· Drafts sections of donor, annual and other reports as required by HQ.

· Undertakes ongoing field visits to UNICEF project sites for orientation to project activities and local conditions. Prepares routine reports on results of visits and the project’s progress.

· Investigates queries regarding authorization, delivery or payment and follows up with finance, administrative, supply and programme staff on the processing of payments, advances to governments and liquidation of accounts. Ensures that activities are in line with plans of action.

Desired Background and Experience:

• University degree or diploma in early childhood education, basic education, social Sciences (inclusive of completion of academic courses in early childhood development) or technical field related to the work of UNICEF.
• Knowledge on the pedagogy of play in early learning and development is essential.
• One year practical, professional work experience in project administration, including research and data analysis.

Sharing UNICEF Core Values of:

· Commitment • Diversity and Inclusion • Integrity

Proficiency in UNICEF Core Competencies of:

• Communication • Working with People • Drive for Results

Proficient in functional competencies of:

• Formulating Strategies and Concepts • Analyzing

• Applying Technical Expertise • Learning and researching • Planning and Organizing

How to apply:

All applications are to be accompanied by the attached completed and signed Personal History form (P11 Form), CV and application letter with a clear reference of the position being applied for. Applications are to be sent on or before 28 November, 2014to the following email address: safpretoriavacancy@unicef.org

Only South African nationals will be considered. If you have not been contacted within one month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Regret letters will only be sent to interviewed candidates.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only complete applications consisting of detailed CV and P11 form will be reviewed.

UNICEF IS A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT.

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: Coram Children's Legal Centre
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 10 Nov 2014

****Project Background****

For the past 2 years, Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC) has been leading an EU funded project in South Africa in collaboration with a local partner; the Legal Resources Centre, a Johannesburg based, national NGO. The project, ‘*Ending unlawful deprivation of liberty of women and children in South Africa*’, aims to ensure that women and children who are at risk of immigration detention have access to justice and that they are not subject to unlawful detention. Both international law and the domestic law of South Africa prohibit the detention of unaccompanied asylum-seeking, refugee and migrant children, and place limitations on the detention of refugee and asylum-seeking adults, including women. Despite this protective legal framework, women and children seeking asylum, escaping violence and trafficked women and children are routinely exposed to the risk of immigration detention in South Africa.

****Scope of Role****

During this short term position, the successful candidate will be required to research South African immigration, refugee and child law and draft accessible guides to be published online. These are intended to be used by non-legal professionals who work with child and women migrants and for child and women migrants themselves. A list of topics for the guides will be provided.

****Duration****

This is a full-time position for one month – to be completed by 12th December 2014.

****Salary****

15,000 – 20,000 Rand, depending on experience.

****Person Specification****

Essential:

• Undergraduate degree in Law
• Experience in carrying out legal research, ideally on immigration, refugee and/or child law
• Knowledge of South Africa law, in particular immigration, refugee and/or child law
• Excellent writing skills and ability to translate complex laws into a clear, accessible format

Desirable:

• Masters degree in Law/Human Rights
• Experience drafting website content

How to apply:

****To apply****

Please send your CV and a cover letter (2 pages maximum) demonstrating your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specification to jen.roest@coramclc.org.ukby ****9am Monday 10^th November****. Interviews will be held that week, with an anticipated start date of the 17^th November 2014.

Organization: Center for American Progress
Country: Sudan, United States of America, South Sudan
Closing date: 31 Dec 2014

Summary

The Associate Director position requires deep policy knowledge of the region as well as experience in team leadership. The Associate Director will carry out and lead research and impact strategy on the conflict dynamics in the region and related U.S. government and international policy for Enough’s policy papers, briefings, and advocacy efforts. The Associate Director will be responsible for leading the Enough Project’s policy and advocacy work on political, economic, and conflict dynamics in Sudan, South Sudan, and the Horn of Africa in collaboration with the Founding Director and under the direction of the Director of Research and Publications/Editorial. This is a position requiring research and report-writing experience, a strong understanding of conflicts in the Horn of Africa, and an ability to lead and manage a team of policy researchers and writers. The Associate Director will also be expected to represent Enough in the media and with U.S. and international policymakers.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct original research and policy analysis on the subject, both in Washington, D.C. and in the field.
• Work collaboratively to lead the implementation of a research agenda for the subject.
• Help formulate original policy recommendations and encourage adoption by senior policymakers within the U.S. government, the African Union, and the United Nations.
• Work with the Founding Director and Director of Research and Editorial/Publications and other colleagues to implement the policy and research agenda for Enough’s work on subject and manage a team in its implementation.
• Co-author, author, and edit policy reports, memos, and other policy documents on the subject.
• Build relationships with officials in the U.S. government; international organizations such as the United Nations, European Union, and African Union; and other key players to gather timely—and, occasionally, rapid response—information for conflict analysis and report writing; expand Enough’s network of contacts within the policy community and deepen Enough’s relationships with policymakers and influential actors in the United States and overseas.
• Work in consultation with Directors of Research and Publications/Editorial and Communications to plan, develop, and contribute regular content for the Enough communications and media that is dynamic, original, thoroughly grounded in policy expertise, and accessible to a broad audience.
• Work collaboratively with the forensic investigation team focusing on Sudan and South Sudan and the broader region.
• Assist the advocacy and impact strategies team to help shape subject-related campaign messaging.
• Represent Enough at subject-related meetings and events, both in and outside Washington, D.C.
• Participate in and inform the budget process.
• Collaborate with the Development Director to inform and examine development and fundraising opportunities; review fundraising materials and reports to donors.
• Work with the Director of Advocacy and Impact Strategies to inform and develop outreach and advocacy initiatives.
• Supervise direct reports; work with Director of Research and Editorial/Publications and Managing Director to assure staff needs are met.
• Regularly liaise with and manage subject area and field consultants for alignment with strategic and policy agenda, publications, and communications priorities; articulation of appropriate work plans and deliverables, assure timely receipt of deliverables, work with appropriate staff to assure contract administration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements and qualifications:

• Master’s degree strongly preferred. Bachelor’s degree and at least five to seven years of post-college working experience conducting research in international relations, political science, or a related field required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the subject and ability to provide in-depth analysis and write professionally on the issue area.
• Previous field experience in Sudan and South Sudan.
• Strong understanding of the policymaking community and the potential implications of various advocacy and policy approaches.
• Academic background or work experience in the prevention of atrocities, human rights, conflict prevention and resolution, and the responsibility to protect.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication.
• Adept team player with good interpersonal skills.
• A strong commitment to human rights and conflict resolution and to Enough’s mission to end genocide and mass atrocities.
• Superb organization and time-management skills, including the ability to manage numerous tasks simultaneously, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Strong staff management skills.
• Knowledge of French or Arabic is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Ability to keep calm and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good humor and general problem-solving skills.

American Progress provides a competitive compensation and benefits package.

American Progress is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

E-mail your Word resume and cover letter attachments to: jobs@americanprogress.org.

Or you may write to: Center for American Progress, 1333 H St. NW, 10th Floor, Washington, D.C., 20005.

In your correspondence, please reference the exact title of the job you are applying for in the subject line. This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. No phone calls please.

Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from American Progress.

Thank you for your interest in American Progress.

Organization: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development
Country: Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, occupied Palestinian territory, Turkey, Yemen
Closing date: 31 Dec 2014

I. Background on ACTED

ACTED is a French humanitarian NGO, founded in 1993, which supports vulnerable populations, affected by humanitarian crises worldwide. ACTED provides continued support to vulnerable communities by ensuring the sustainability of post-crisis interventions and engaging long-term challenges facing our target populations, in order to break the poverty cycle, foster development and reduce vulnerability to disasters. Our interventions seek to cover the multiple aspects of humanitarian and development crises through a multidisciplinary approach which is both global and local, and adapted to each context. Our 3,300 staff is committed in to responding to emergencies worldwide, to supporting recovery and rehabilitation, towards sustainable development.

Our teams in the field implement some 340 projects in 34 countries covering the following sectors emergency relief, food security, access to health, education and training, economic development, microfinance, advocacy, institutional support, and regional dialogue, cultural promotion.

Based on considerable experience addressing the needs and situations of vulnerable communities, ACTED contributes to the international agenda towards reaching the Millennium Development Goals, through a wide range of partnerships, innovative initiatives, and campaigns.

II. Country Profile

Many positions opened in the following countries:

• Iraqi Kurdistan
• Turkey
• Yemen
• Jordan
• Lebanon
• Libya
• Palestine

To get more information about our programs in each country, feel free to visit our website:

http://www.acted.org/en/pays

III. Position Profile

The finance intern works under the supervision of the Finance Officer and/or Country Finance Manager

His/Her responsibilities will be as followed:

• Control that operations respect existing financial procedures and manage accounting files for the Country Office;

• Analyze financial data and create management indicators;

• Support Country Coordination through analysis of project running costs, follow-up on resource allocation, and finance training

IV. Qualifications

• Msc in Administration, Business Management or equivalent.
• Finance and accounting skills required
• Willingness to undertake serious responsibility and manage stress efficiently
• Excellent communication skills, including advanced written and oral English

V. Conditions:

Field Intern benefits include: a 300 USD per month living allowance, coverage of all accommodation, food, and travel costs, a luggage allowance of 50 kg., and the provision of medical, repatriation, and life insurance.

VI. Submission of applications

Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org with the job offer reference as object of your email.

Ref: FI/MENA/SA

How to apply:

Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org with the job offer reference as object of your email.

Ref: FI/MENA/SA

Organization: Church World Service
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 31 Oct 2014

RSC Africa Temporary Pool

Reports to: Assigned supervisor Department: Assigned department Location: Nairobi, Kenya Starting Salary: KES. 50,000 Status: Temporary Contract

RSC Africa The Resettlement Support Center (RSC) Africa operates a US refugee resettlement program in sub-Saharan Africa through a Cooperative Agreement with the Department of State/Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration. RSC Africa is responsible for the preparation of refugee case files for adjudication by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers, as well as the out-processing and cultural orientation of all approved cases. RSC Africa is administered by the Church World Service Immigration Refugee Program (CWS/IRP) and is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

EEOC Church World Service does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or veteran status in employment or the provision of services.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, only those individuals shortlisted will be contacted.

To Apply: Please click the below link to apply directly online to this position.

http://rscafrica.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2d9enfmujms

This position is open to national applicants.

Please note RSC Africa does not accept resumes for positions that are not posted. All applicants are required to submit their resume using the on-line applicant tracking system.

Communications RSC Africa will use the contact information supplied in ApplicantStack to contact you. If your contact information changes it is your responsibility to keep RSC Africa informed of your updated contact information.

Application Materials Your application materials should clearly reflect how you meet the requirements of the position. Personal identifying information such as gender, age, nationality, tribe, and hobbies should NOT be included in your application materials.

Your experience should be in Month/Year format. Please do NOT include an objective statement.

Certificate of Good Conduct All temporary contract positions require a Certificate of Good conduct before starting a temporary assignment with RSC Africa. The Certificate of Good Conduct must have been issued within the last 30 days.

Primary Purpose Temporary staff are responsible for the duties assigned to them in the respective department.

Supervision This position reports directly to the assigned supervisor.

Assignments

File Library - This position is primarily responsible for data entry of refugee case files in the File Library including receipt, filing and logging out case files from the File Library to ensure accuracy and integrity of the records in accordance with RSC Africa and PRM standard operating procedures. This position will act as the backup when the File Librarian is on leave.

Case Processing - This position is responsible for the processing of refugee case files under the direction of the unit supervisor.

Skills Testing Interested candidates will be required to undergo a data entry skills test.

Qualifications Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required

Experience: Relevant experience is preferred

Knowledge / Skills:

• Must have an excellent command of English • Basic computer skills requires Abilities: The Temporary staff must have the ability to:

• communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; • follow instructions from the Supervisor with a positive and receptive attitude; • conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner to represent the best interests of RSC Africa and CWS/IRP; • maintain a high performance standard with attention to detail; • carry out all of the duties of the position efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision; • maintain strict confidentiality with RSC Africa operational information; • manage a large and diverse workload under pressure with competing priorities; • work well as a team in a multi-cultural environment while maintaining a high level of motivation; • effectively manage RSC Africa’s resources; • actively participate in the implementation of the U.S. Government Operational Refugee Processing Program in Africa;

Working Conditions

Physical: This position requires bending, sitting, standing, walking, pushing/ pulling, handling objects (manual dexterity), reaching above shoulder level and using fine finger movements.

Environmental: Incumbents in this position will work in an open plan office.

Special Requirements Certificate of Good Conduct is required before the start of employment. The candidate should be willing to work overtime on weekdays and weekends as required.

Licensing/Certification None

Competencies

Communication Ensure effective exchanges of information with others. Examples of skills and behaviors include speaking to others respectfully; expressing ideas in a logical, organized way; sharing information appropriately; and clarity and conciseness in written communication.

Relationships Ensure constructive and supportive interactions with others. Examples of skills and behaviors include being positive and supportive when working with others; sharing information and resources freely; resolving conflict constructively; and proactively working to remove obstacles to success for others.

Job Knowledge Utilize and apply job related knowledge to complete job tasks at a level that meets or exceeds expectations. Examples of skills and behaviors include utilizing job knowledge to solve problems or develop new approaches; maintaining or enhancing skills through continuing education; and taking on projects that will develop or enhance skills.

Teamwork Work effectively and contribute as a member of a team. Examples of skills and behaviors include supporting other team members by sharing information; covering the work of others during absences, vacations, etc.; and actively participating in developing ideas for ways to increase team effectiveness.

Problem Solving Analyze information and develop solutions to challenges that arise during the course of performing a job. Examples of skills and behaviors include researching and collecting facts; defining the issues and the parties affected; formulating options/solutions for addressing the problem; and engendering support for and implementing the solution.

Program Planning and Management Organize work and/or plan projects and ensure timely completion and/or successful implementation. Examples of skills and behaviors include identifying and analyzing program options; identifying the tasks and deliverables required for successful completion; managing one’s time; monitoring the resources involved and ensuring that they are directed most effectively; and working with all involved to ensure successful completion.

Leadership Guide and direct oneself or other individuals and groups toward a desired outcome. Examples of skills and behaviors include taking the appropriate level of initiative to resolve problems or remove obstacles, bringing individuals together around a common goal; evaluating information and making decisions; navigating conflict and obstacles; and ensuring that communication takes place between all parties involved.

How to apply:

To Apply: Please click the below link to apply directly online to this position.

http://rscafrica.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2d9enfmujms

This position is open to national applicants.

Please note RSC Africa does not accept resumes for positions that are not posted. All applicants are required to submit their resume using the on-line applicant tracking system.

Organization: Program for Appropriate Technology in Health
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 30 Nov 2014

ORGANISATION:PATH

Job Description

Please provide a cover letter describing your interest in the position and how your background and work experience qualify you for the role.

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

HR Business Partners at PATH are a global team of professionals who work in a coordinated effort to implement PATH's people strategy and facilitate the delivery of best HR practices. These roles advance PATH's mission through effective partnering with leaders and staff and leveraging HR expertise to influence business decisions in their regions. PATH seeks to recruit a Regional HR Business Partner for Southern Africa who will guide and support the employees in South Africa, Zambia and Mozambique. The position may be posted in Lusaka or Johannesburg.

Specific responsibilities include:

· Partnering with organizational leadership to ensure PATH can deliver on its mission.

· Manage the on boarding and off boarding processes across the region, cultivating PATH’s culture to ensure employees are engaged.

· Serve as primary contact for compensation and benefit matters across the region.

· Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and mitigate risk in consideration of local laws, best practices and PATH policies.

· Serve as coach to employees and supervisors in building high-performing teams, enhancing employee engagement and improving retention of high-potential staff.

· Develop and implement related policies and procedures in the region.

· Lead and monitor the performance management and goal setting processes to improve individual performance and team function.

· Coordinate and/or deliver learning activities and facilitate development opportunities for employees at all levels, including training, stretch assignments and suitable talent programs.

· Effectively manage employee relations issues in partnership with supervisors, project/program leadership, HR leadership, Legal Affairs and local counsel.

· Conduct full cycle recruiting when recruiting volume exceeds the regional recruiters’ capacity.

Required Skills

· A track record of bringing a solution-oriented approach to partnering with clients across the wide range of HR topics.

· Demonstrated skill building and managing strong partnerships with clients in the Southern Africa region and with the global and regional HR teams.

· Demonstrated ability to successfully manage the distinctly differentiated HR role while working effectively in a client team environment.

· Demonstrated effectiveness working efficiently, productively, and with urgency in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to manage projects and communicate effectively while managing multiple constituencies.

· Excellent business writing skills in English.

· Proven skill applying analytical reasoning and making data driven decisions.

· Fluency in French and Portuguese preferred.

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years of HR generalist experience required, including talent management, leadership and employee coaching, employee relations, total rewards and training. Group facilitation experience preferred. Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations also preferred.

Candidates must have legal authorization to work and currently reside in South Africa or Zambia.

PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Location

Lusaka, Zambia or Johannesburg, South Africa

Company Location

South Africa, Lusaka

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Tracking Code

6367

How to apply:

For detailed job description and instructions on how to apply, please visit:

http://bit.ly/1vGNpSP

Organization: Program for Appropriate Technology in Health
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 30 Nov 2014

ORGANISATION: PATH

Job Description

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

HR Business Partners at PATH are a global team of professionals who work in a coordinated effort to implement PATH's people strategy and facilitate the delivery of best HR practices. These roles advance PATH's mission through effective partnering with leaders and staff and leveraging HR expertise to influence business decisions in their regions. PATH seeks to recruit a Regional HR Business Partner for Southern Africa who will guide and support the employees in South Africa, Zambia and Mozambique. The position may be posted in Lusaka or Johannesburg.

Specific responsibilities include:

· Partnering with organizational leadership to ensure PATH can deliver on its mission.

· Manage the on boarding and off boarding processes across the region, cultivating PATH’s culture to ensure employees are engaged.

· Serve as primary contact for compensation and benefit matters across the region.

· Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and mitigate risk in consideration of local laws, best practices and PATH policies.

· Serve as coach to employees and supervisors in building high-performing teams, enhancing employee engagement and improving retention of high-potential staff.

· Develop and implement related policies and procedures in the region.

· Lead and monitor the performance management and goal setting processes to improve individual performance and team function.

· Coordinate and/or deliver learning activities and facilitate development opportunities for employees at all levels, including training, stretch assignments and suitable talent programs.

· Effectively manage employee relations issues in partnership with supervisors, project/program leadership, HR leadership, Legal Affairs and local counsel.

· Conduct full cycle recruiting when recruiting volume exceeds the regional recruiters’ capacity.

Required Skills

· A track record of bringing a solution-oriented approach to partnering with clients across the wide range of HR topics.

· Demonstrated skill building and managing strong partnerships with clients in the Southern Africa region and with the global and regional HR teams.

· Demonstrated ability to successfully manage the distinctly differentiated HR role while working effectively in a client team environment.

· Demonstrated effectiveness working efficiently, productively, and with urgency in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to manage projects and communicate effectively while managing multiple constituencies.

· Excellent business writing skills in English.

· Proven skill applying analytical reasoning and making data driven decisions.

· Fluency in French and Portuguese preferred.

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years of HR generalist experience required, including talent management, leadership and employee coaching, employee relations, total rewards and training. Group facilitation experience preferred. Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations also preferred.

Candidates must have legal authorization to work and currently reside in South Africa or Zambia.

PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Location

Lusaka, Zambia or Johannesburg, South Africa

Company Location

South Africa, Lusaka

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Tracking Code

6367

How to apply:

Please provide a cover letter describing your interest in the position and how your background and work experience qualify you for the role.

For detailed job description and instructions on how to apply, please visit:

http://bit.ly/1vGNpSP

Organization: ActionAid
Country: South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 04 Nov 2014

ACTIONAID INTERNATIONAL

DIRECTORATE: Fundraising and Communications

Position: Campaigns Communications and Planning Coordinator

Location: Johannesburg or London

Salary: £38,332 per annum / 457,670 ZAR equivalent (entry salary)

International Grade D

Purpose of the Role:Supporting the Communications Team to ensure integrated communication planning & coordination across digital, content and media channels, brand integration and development, effective ways of working and internal communications with international secretariat directorates and ActionAid members, systems management and corporate communications across the ActionAid federation.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Liaise with the Policy, Research Advocacy and Campaigns, and IHART and the other International Secretariat teams on plans, projects and events that require communications support, and co-ordinate this support.
• Identify risks (including reputational) that may arise from the campaigns and how they will be managed
• Work closely with Policy and Advocacy Managers and Teams to input and facilitate ICT input into the design and delivery of communications plans to support advocacy objectives
• Support the annual planning process by project managing contributions and resource requests
• Support the project management of activities, acting as a central coordination point within the Communications Team
• Support the Communications Team to create, manage and implement policies, guidance and tools to support communications shared learning and capability building across ActionAid
• Lead in producing Communication Teams internal communications products
• Responsibility of managing delegated budgets

Desired Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• A Bachelors is essential (social science/arts/humanities degree)
• Proven experience of planning and coordinating priorities and creating processes and tools to support effective planning.
• Knowledge and experience of supporting the creation of communications policies and tools and supporting a shared learning programme
• Experience of financial tracking and budget management
• Knowledge of public campaigning approaches, including messages, audiences and delivery methods, which aim to inspire and motivate people to take action
• Able to manage self and others in order to meet tight deadlines and multiple priorities
• Strong networking/relationship-building skills - ability to anticipate, coordinate and facilitate activities with colleagues
• A proven commitment to team work and strong collaborative and diplomacy skills

How to apply:

Application Procedures

Applications should be sent with your CV, motivation cover letter by no later than4 November 2014**. You are requested to highlight in the motivation letter how specifically you meet the criteria for this role. Please clearly indicate which position you are applying for.**

External Applications send to: frcomms.jhb@actionaid.org

Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. ActionAid International will not consider candidates from recruitment agencies. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.

ActionAid International promotes diversity and welcomes applications from all section of the community.

Organization: Ibis
Country: Ghana
Closing date: 31 Oct 2014

IBIS is a Danish International Rights-Based Development Organisation committed to a just world where all people have equal access to Education, Influence and Resources. To achieve this, the organization works in partnership with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Local Actors to combat the structural causes of inequality; poverty, and promote individual and collective rights.

IBIS’ presence in West Africa started with the opening of a Country Office in Ghana in 2001, with thedesign and implementation of Thematic Programmes within the area of Governance, Education andOrganisation Capacity and Communication Rights (CRP) with all these mainly concentrated in Ghana.In 2006, the CRP was changed into the West Africa Human Rights and Democratisation (WARHD)programme to offer an opportunity for IBIS to intervene more directly within the themes: MediaRights, Human Security and other Democratic domains in Sierra Leone, Liberia and through RegionalLevel Partners based in Ghana.

Between 2004-05, IBIS started interventions in Liberia and Sierra Leone culminating in the opening ofCountry Offices in 2009, and in 2013 opened a Country Office in Burkina Faso after a 5-year projectpresence in partnership with a Danish NGO based in Burkina Faso.

The IBIS change agenda, which is embodied in the Change Triangle Model: an integrated modelaimed at strengthening advocacy in the South (developing world) through thematic competencies(in governance and education) and support to organisational capacity. This holistic approach toadvocacy and change is pursued in partnership with civil society as the change agents. In practicalterms, IBIS works primarily in partnership with civil society organisations (CSOs) in its programmecountries to develop innovative solutions/approaches to development challenges in Governance(under which WAHRD falls) and Education sectors. IBIS programmes are designed within theframework of what is called the Thematic Programme (TP). The TP concept is a “strategic space ofopportunities” where IBIS and partners promote rights-based approaches to programme formulationand implementation, and innovate appropriate ways of combating poverty and lack of fulfilment ofrights through advocacy. The main features of a TP in IBIS are flexibility and adaptation to changes inthe context during programme implementation.

IBIS is looking for consultants to undertake an evaluation of the West Africa Human Rights and Democratisation (WAHRD) Programme.

How to apply:

Interested individuals, groups of individuals and firms are invited to submit Technical and Financial proposals as well as indicative timelines for the accomplishment of the tasks to:
search4consultant@ibisghana.org