CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: People in Need
Country: Angola
Closing date: 17 Nov 2014

Location:Bié, Huambo, Huila/Benguela provinces

Starting date: according to availability

End date:30/09/2016

People in Need (PIN) has been active in Angola since 2006. Team of 8 expatriates and approx. 70 local staff manage programs focusing on improving education, livelihoods and food security, water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) conditions and gender-based violence. PIN programs are managed from its head office in Kuito, Bié province and field office in Huambo province. For more info see http://www.clovekvtisni.cz/en/humanitary-aid/country/angola

Program Manager is responsible for the overall management of a project that aims to provide access to safe drinking water for remote communities in Bié, Huambo, Huila/Benguela and to strengthen hygiene and sanitation standards of these communities.

Main responsibilities:

• Overall project management and implementation
• Local team management and capacity building
• Regular monitoring and evaluation of project activities
• Reporting to HQ and donors
• Cooperation with partners, donors, local authorities and communities

Main requirements:

• Knowledge and experience working with construction and rehabilitation of water points according to technical standards, Community Lead Total Sanitation (CLTS); water and sanitation supply chains and hygiene behavioural change communication (BCC) required;
• Relevant academic qualification in WASH or related field required;
• Experience in capacity building (local partners from civil society and government)
• Sensitivity to crosscutting topics, specially on gender and nutrition issues;
• Excellent knowledge of English
• At least intermediate knowledge of Portuguese essential (preferably with previous work experience in Portuguese-speaking countries, Angola in particular)
• Experience in project management including project development, project implementation and project evaluation (PCM)
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative surveys for WASH-related indicators and familiarity with data analysis and mapping software highly desired.
• Team management experience (at least 3 years in management positions)
• Experience in working with communities in developing countries (experience living in a rural African context highly desired)
• Very good communication and organizational skills
• Team player

PIN offers:

• Responsible and independent working position
• Background of a well-established organization
• Start up salary 2 880 USD per month, per diem included
• Reimbursement of travel expenses with travel to the country of residence once per every 6 months of work
• Reimbursement of costs of visas and vaccinations
• Medical helpdesk available online
• Travel insurance
• Accommodation is in PIN guesthouse on PIN expenses
• 25 days of paid leave annually
• R&R: PIN will cover cost of one regional ticket up to 500 USD per year

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position, please send your CV and letter of motivation to HR@peopleinneed.cz until 17th November 2014. Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

Organization: MENTOR Initiative
Country: Angola
Closing date: 10 Nov 2014

The MENTOR Initiative (MENTOR) is an international non-governmental organisation devoted to reducing death and suffering from malaria in humanitarian crises. The MENTOR Initiative is currently providing on going emergency support to the most vulnerable communities in Liberia, Angola, Kenya, the Central African Republic, South Sudan and Chad.

The Program Coordinator will lead malaria public health program in Uige. This role will be responsible for expanding and coordinating the activities related to two current malaria grants (World Learning and Exxon Mobile) in close collaboration with Mentor Medical Coordinator.

How to apply:

CV and letter of motivation to recruitment@mentor-initiative.net

Organization: People in Need
Country: Angola
Closing date: 31 Oct 2014

People in Need is seeking for Program Manager in Angola

Location:Bié, Huambo, Huila/Benguela provinces

Starting date: 15/11/2014

End date:30/09/2016

People in Need (PIN) has been active in Angola since 2006. Team of 8 expatriates and approx. 70 local staff manage programs focusing on improving education, livelihoods and food security, water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) conditions and gender-based violence. PIN programs are managed from its head office in Kuito, Bié province and field office in Huambo province. For more info see http://www.clovekvtisni.cz/en/humanitary-aid/country/angola

Program Manager is responsible for the overall management of a Neonatal mHealth project that aims to improve child health, nutrition status and reduce child mortality through promoting good practice in neonatal-care, while strengthening the capacities of traditional birth attendants (TBAs).

Main responsibilities:

• Overall project management and implementation
• Local team management and capacity building
• Regular monitoring and evaluation of project activities
• Reporting to HQ and donors
• Cooperation with partners, donors, local authorities and communities

Main requirements:

• Experience in working with community health programs and overall health systems required, university degree in public health and/or IT is a plus
• Experience in capacity building (local partners from civil society and government)
• Sensitivity to cross-cutting topics, specially on gender and nutrition issues;
• Excellent knowledge of English
• At least intermediate knowledge of Portuguese essential (preferably with previous work experience in Portuguese-speaking countries, Angola in particular)
• Experience in project management including project development, project implementation and project evaluation (PCM)
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative surveys for maternal and child-health related indicators and familiarity with data analysis and mapping software highly desired.
• Team management experience (at least 3 years in management positions)
• Experience in working with communities in developing countries (experience living in a rural African context highly desired)
• Very good communication and organizational skills
• Team player

PIN offers:

• Responsible and independent working position
• Background of a well-established organization
• Start up salary 2 880 USD per month, per diem included
• Reimbursement of travel expenses with travel to the country of residence once per every 6 months of work
• Reimbursement of costs of visas and vaccinations
• Medical help desk available on-line
• Travel insurance
• Accommodation is in PIN guest house on PIN expenses
• 25 days of paid leave annually
• R&R: PIN will cover cost of one regional ticket up to 500 USD per year

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position, please send your CV and letter of motivation to HR@peopleinneed.cz until 31st of October 2014. Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

Organization: Project Concern International
Country: Angola, United States of America
Closing date: 03 Nov 2014

Background:This position will support a global program to be awarded by USAID/Washington. The program is designed to increase the use of underutilized or emerging reproductive, maternal and newborn health (RMNH) priority interventions and commodities with a specific focus on the prevention and management of preterm birth (PTB) and low birth weight (LBW) complications. This program will focus on evidence, advocacy, and catalytic efforts that will be needed to increase use of critical under-utilized PTB/LBW prevention and care interventions and associated commodities. The program will scale-up evidenced-based and underutilized PTB/LBW interventions within 24 USAID priority countries by translating evidence into action at and below the national level, increasing capacity and performance for improved service delivery at facility and community levels, and increasing prioritization of PTB/LBW within national and global policies, protocols and initiatives. To demonstrate how to implement and scale-up interventions by addressing bottlenecks and testing new, integrative approaches, EP-SCALE will also support implementation in four demonstration countries from among USAID priority countries.

The Senior M&E/Program Manager will support the management and implementation of project activities, including overall responsibility for the design and management of all program monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities. S/he will work with the Director and technical team as well as with USAID and other relevant partners to ensure that the M&E platform is state-of-the art and reflective of all aspects of the program and its partnerships. Building on PCI’s experience and competence, s/he will also lead the design and implementation of the program’s knowledge management strategy. The Senior M&E Advisor will work closely with partners involved in the design and implementation of research efforts to ensure that they are in keeping with overall program goals and that findings are integrated into program reporting, and knowledge management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• In coordination with PCI’s Strategic Information for Impact (SII) Unit, lead development and implementation of the program’s M&E activities including the development of effective systems for learning, documenting and sharing of program results.
• Support the coordination, design and implementation of selected project evaluations, including baseline assessments and special studies
• Represent the program with USAID/Washington’s recently-awarded Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP), and other partners such as the Grand Challenge: Saving Lives at Birth, the USAID Child Survival Grants Program, the Survive and Thrive Global Development Alliance, and the USG program Saving Mothers Giving Life to build a network of information for the prevention and management of prematurity and low birth weight and to ensure that the M&E framework is aligned with partner frameworks.
• Ensure the development and production of high-quality publications, including peer-reviewed journal articles, and presentations in keeping with the program’s knowledge management strategy.
• Ensure the design and implementation of targeted surveys, program evaluations and impact assessments.
• Work with technical and program implementation staff to ensure optimal programmatic quality and fulfill all reporting obligations in a timely, quality manner.
• Work with the Program Director and PCI management to define program management structure and communication mechanisms with partners.
• Participate in inter-agency working groups to ensure that PTB/LBW indicators, tools, and M&E strategies are included in reproductive, maternal and newborn child health indicators, tools, and M&E strategies.
• Assist in the coordination/facilitation of capacity building in M&E for PCI staff in reproductive, maternal, newborn and health priority interventions.

Position Parameters/Special Requirements:

• Ability to travel internationally, including to remote and/or resource-limited areas (25%). Required Skills * MPH or equivalent advanced degree in the health sciences field.
• Sound background in maternal and newborn health.
• Strong management, interpersonal, communication, networking and facilitation skills.
• Proven capacity to effectively manage processes and programs, as well as mentor staff with various levels of skills and experience; strong negotiation skills.
• Proven team leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment with both technical and non-technical staff.
• Familiarity with and sensitivity to gender issues.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, including demonstrated competency with common statistical software packages, health information technologies and software applications, relational database systems and web technologies.
• Extensive knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research techniques, including planning of studies and investigations, institutional review boards, determining variables, selecting appropriate sampling methodologies, and preparation of research reports; general knowledge of statistical principles and procedures, including methods of collecting statistical data, simple correlation methods and sampling techniques as well as data management and analysis.
• Ability to creatively adapt research and evaluation techniques, methods and tools such that they are as practical and feasible as possible for implementation in a programmatic and organizational/real life setting with limited resources.
• Strong organizational skills to manage complex studies with frequent and competing deadlines.
• Strong writing skills to prepare reports, publications, promotional materials and research proposals.
• Excellent inter-personal and inter-cultural skills. Required Experience Required Experience
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in program monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience managing and implementing international projects in developing countries.
• Considerable work experience and capacity to collaborate with partners at multiple levels, including Ministry of Health officials, representatives of NGOs (local and international) and civil society organizations and USAID partners.
• Experience recruiting, managing, and liaising with Short-Term Technical Assistance consultants.
• Experience with measuring and monitoring program scale-up.

How to apply:

Please visit our website at www.pciglobal.org and click on the “Careers” link under the About Us tab to apply for this and our other worldwide opportunities. PCI is an equal opportunity employer.

Organization: People in Need
Country: Angola
Closing date: 16 Oct 2014

People in Need is seeking for Program Manager in Angola

Location:Bié and Huambo province

Starting date:November 2014

End date:31/12/2017

People in Need (PIN) has been active in Angola since 2006. Team of 8 expatriates and approx. 70 local staff manage programs focusing on improving education, livelihoods and food security, water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) conditions and gender-based violence. PIN programs are managed from its head office in Kuito, Bié province and field office in Huambo province. For more info see http://www.clovekvtisni.cz/en/humanitary-aid/country/angola

Program Manager is responsible for the overall management of the agriculture and livelihoods component of a 38 months program that aims to improve food and nutrition security for the most vulnerable population in Bié and Huambo provinces, through a multisectoral approach integrating agricultural and nutrition sectors.

Main responsibilities:

• Overall project management and implementation
• Local team management and capacity building
• Regular monitoring and evaluation of project activities
• Reporting to HQ and donors
• Cooperation with partners, donors, local authorities and communities

Main requirements:

• Experience in rural livelihoods and agriculture program management, university degree in agriculture is a plus (highly preferential)
• Knowledge of Farmer Field Schools (FFS) methodology and experience with smallholder farming commercialization and cooperatives’ creation and support.
• Experience in capacity building (local partners from civil society, local government and smallholder farmers)
• Sensitivity to cross-cutting topics, specially on gender and nutrition issues;
• Excellent knowledge of English
• At least intermediate knowledge of Portuguese essential (preferably with previous work experience in Portuguese-speaking countries, Angola in particular)
• Experience in project management including project development, project implementation and project evaluation (PCM)
• Team management experience (at least 3 years in management positions)
• Experience in working with communities in developing countries (experience living in a rural African context highly desired)
• Very good communication and organizational skills
• Team player

PIN offers:

• Responsible and independent working position
• Background of a well-established organization
• Start up salary 2 880 USD per month, per diem included
• Reimbursement of travel expenses with travel to the country of residence once per every 6 months of work
• Reimbursement of costs of visas and vaccinations
• Medical help desk available online
• Travel insurance
• Accommodation is in PIN guest house on PIN expenses
• 25 days of paid leave annually
• R&R: PIN will cover cost of one regional ticket up to 500 USD per year

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position, please send your CV and letter of motivation to HR@peopleinneed.cz until 16th of October 2014. Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

Organization: People in Need
Country: Angola
Closing date: 16 Oct 2014

People in Need is seeking for Program Manager in Angola

Location:Bié and Huambo province

Starting date: November 2014

End date:31/12/2016

People in Need (PIN) has been active in Angola since 2006. Team of 8 expatriates and approx. 70 local staff manage programs focusing on improving education, livelihoods and food security, water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) conditions and gender-based violence. PIN programs are managed from its head office in Kuito, Bié province and field office in Huambo province. For more info see http://www.clovekvtisni.cz/en/humanitary-aid/country/angola

Program Manager is responsible for the overall management for the integrated programming for improved nutrition of PIN in Angola. In the nearest future, PIN will be implementing two nutrition integrated projects in Bié and Huambo provinces, integrating agricultural, WASH and nutrition sectors.

Main responsibilities:

• Overall project management and implementation
• Local team management and capacity building
• Regular monitoring and evaluation of project activities
• Reporting to HQ and donors
• Cooperation with partners, donors, local authorities and communities

Main requirements:

• Experience in designing and implementing appropriate and effective holistic nutrition programs, university degree in nutrition or health is a plus

• Knowledge of positive deviance methodology, Behavioral Communication Change (BCC) strategies and community-based nutrition programs, experience with community management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) is a plus

• Experience in capacity building (local partners from civil society and government)

• Sensitivity to cross-cutting topics, specially on gender issues;

• Excellent knowledge of English

• At least intermediate knowledge of Portuguese essential (preferably with previous work experience in Portuguese-speaking countries, Angola in particular)

• Experience in project management including project development, project implementation and project evaluation (PCM)

• Experience in qualitative and quantitative surveys for nutrition-related indicators (highly desired)

• Team management experience (at least 3 years in management positions)

• Experience in working with communities in developing countries (experience living in a rural African context highly desired)

• Very good communication and organizational skills

• Team player

PIN offers:

• Responsible and independent working position
• Background of a well-established organization
• Start up salary 2 880 USD per month, per diem included
• Reimbursement of travel expenses with travel to the country of residence once per every 6 months of work
• Reimbursement of costs of visas and vaccinations
• Medical help desk available online
• Travel insurance
• Accommodation is in PIN guest house on PIN expenses
• 25 days of paid leave annually
• R&R: PIN will cover cost of one regional ticket up to 500 USD per year

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position, please send your CV and letter of motivation to HR@peopleinneed.cz until 16th of October 2014. Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Angola
Closing date: 25 Sep 2013

Do you want to help children in Angola?

UNICEF is looking for a dynamic, pro-active specialist in Law and/or Education Management to simplify the process of developing and approving the proposed Regulation on Free Primary and Secondary Education in Angola.Qualification and Experience• Masters in Law or Education management or Education Policies;• Experience in regulating laws and drafting directives;• Knowledge of the social, economic and educational situation in Angola;• Excellent spoken and written Portuguese; knowledge of English is an advantage;• Good computer literacy• Excellent management skills and time organisation;• Excellent skills to communicate and facilitate participative discussion processesWe are offering a short-term contract (three months). Pay is calculated in accordance with the United Nations table for the required level.

How to apply:

If you fulfil the requirements, ask for the consultancy terms of reference from the UNICEF office in Angola and send a letter of presentation, CV, list of previous works done in this area and a technical proposal for this consultancy. Your application must be sent to the UNICEF Human Resources Section at Rua Major Kanhangulo, 197 - Luanda or by email to: luandarecruitment@unicef.orgApplications must be received by 25 September 2013.Only those applicants who fulfil all the requirements shall be contacted. We encourage women to apply.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Angola
Closing date: 17 Sep 2013

Launch of the New and Emerging Talent Initiative (NETI) for 2014

Job Title: NETI Programme Participants in Social Policy, Nutrition, WASH, Health, Monitoring & Evaluation, Reporting and Child Protection

The New and Emerging Talent Initiative (NETI) is an entry point for professionals interested in an international career with UNICEF. As part of UNICEF’s global talent management strategy the NETI Programme focuses on attracting, selecting, developing and retaining new talent. The aim is to recruit candidates at the entry to mid-career levels who will grow and develop in the organization. NETI participants work actively in multicultural environments within the development and humanitarian arenas, while contributing to delivering results for children.

The NETI Programme is currently recruiting suitable candidates in the following functional areas: Social Policy, Nutrition, WASH, Health, Monitoring & Evaluation, Reporting and Child Protection.

Applications will be accepted online until Midnight (11:59pm EST), September 17, 2013.

How to apply:

For full programme details and information on how to apply, please visit the NETI website at: http://goo.gl/tFi9m

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Angola
Closing date: 13 Sep 2013

Do you want to contribute Adolescents and Youths Education in Angola?

UNICEF is looking for a dynamic, pro-active specialist in developing educational materials about sexuality, HIV and AIDS for adolescents and youths, who can review a peer education material (Peer Education Manual and Facilitation Guide).

Qualification and Experience

• Masters' in social sciences, preferably in the area of communication for development, participative or educational communication;• Experience in document analysis and information systematisation;• Proven experience in developing peer education materials, particularly manuals and facilitation guides on sexuality, HIV, AIDS and other related topics.• Experience in producing materials for youths with little schooling would be an advantage;• Good knowledge and understanding about HIV and AIDS along with other sexually transmitted diseases;• Easy of talking about topics related with sexually and gender and others related with the theme;• Excellent skills in: Writing and communicating in Portuguese, adapting the writing to specific audiences, good knowledge of English is an advantage, openness to criticism;• Skill in coordinating and harmoniously interacting with national authorities• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).

FLUENCY IN PORTUGUESE ( ORAL AND WRITTEN ) IS A REQUIREMENT

We are offering a short-term contract (45 days). Pay is calculated at Level P3 in accordance with the United Nations table for consultant pay.

How to apply:

If you have the right qualifications, please send a letter laying out your interest and experience in this matter, along with your CV or the United Nations P11 form (United Nations Personal History Form) which you can get from the Angola UNICEF office at Rua Major Kanhangulo 197,Luanda or from http://unicef.org/about/employment/index_apply.html.

Your application must be delivered to the UNICEF Human Resources Section or emailed to luandarecruitment@unicef.org

Applications must be received by 13 of September 2013

Only those applicants who fulfil all the requirements shall be contacted. We encourage women to apply.