CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

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: 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: Clinton Health Access Initiative
Country: Namibia
Closing date: 24 Nov 2014

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems in the developing world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases. Based on the premise that business-oriented strategies 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 national and sub-national level management. CHAI is focused on large scale impact and, to date, 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 25 governments to tackle many of the largest health system barriers to effective care and treatment.

Summary of Position:

Malaria is one of the most important causes of illness, death and lost economic productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa. Over the past decade, dramatic increases in donor funding have facilitated scale-up of effective interventions to prevent, diagnosis, and treat malaria. This investment has successfully reduced the burden of malaria in many settings, and some countries have begun planning to eliminate it altogether. Yet these gains are fragile: global funding for malaria remains short of what is needed, last decade's rapid growth in malaria financing appears to have halted, and resistance to insecticides and drugs threatens to set back efforts. CHAI’s global malaria program provides direct management and technical support to countries around the globe to strengthen their malaria programs and reduce the burden of this preventable, treatable disease. We support governments to scale up effective interventions for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance, with the goals of sustainably reducing the number of malaria-related illnesses and deaths worldwide in the short-term and accelerating progress towards malaria elimination in the long term.

CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual to support the Namibia National Vector-borne Diseases Control Program (NVDCP) plan and execute more effective anti-malaria programs as the country aims for malaria elimination by 2020. The Associate will be expected to develop and manage strong relationships with the NVDCP and relevant country partners, help design evidence-based strategic plans, and provide dedicated day-to-day operational support to ensure execution of effective, high-impact programs. The position requires a highly motivated individual with outstanding analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. The candidate must be able to work independently to drive implementation and have deep personal commitment to producing results. Past experience with malaria programs is not required as candidates will work closely with CHAI's technical teams, but successful candidates should be fast learners and strategic thinkers who are both willing to take on routine tasks such as data entry and capable of facilitating high-level strategic discussions with a multi-cultural, multidisciplinary set of actors. CHAI places great value on the resourcefulness, tenacity, patience, humility, and high ethical standards of its staff. Applicants should be open to placement in the northern office of the NVDCP in Oshakati.

Job Requirements

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across government and non-governmental organizations
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the national malaria program
• Provide day-to-day support to the national malaria program to help to make evidence-based plans and execute effective programs
• Work with CHAI's technical teams, Namibia’s malaria program manager, and regional manager to develop and implement a coordinated program of support
• Support the NVDCP Vector Control team to develop and implement systems for vector control data capture and analysis
• Support the development and implementation of the national diagnostics quality assurance program, in collaboration with the NVDCP and National Institute of Pathology
• Support implementation of the malaria surveillance system, including active case detection
• Identify key impediments to programmatic goals and help devise targeted solutions to them
• Conduct quantitative analyses to ensure sufficient supplies of commodities, appropriate coverage with interventions, and/or progress towards program goals
• Conduct costing and financial analyses and support development of funding proposals
• Draft presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate meetings and facilitate knowledge sharing between the government program and partner organizations in the region to ensure coordination
• Provide program and budget updates for donor reporting and best practice sharing
• A university degree plus 3-5 years of work experience
• Exceptional problem-solving solving skills and analytical capabilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Skill in making persuasive presentations and written reports
• Strong organizational abilities and detail-oriented approach
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships in a multicultural environment
• Patience and thoughtfulness even in high-pressure, stressful situations
• Strong spoken and written English
• Experience working in developing country context

Advantages:

• Masters degree
• Experience working in management consulting, investment banking, or similar fast-paced, output-oriented environments
• Knowledge of malaria
• Experience working in Namibian context
• Namibian nationals are encouraged to apply
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Organization: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Country: Egypt
Closing date: 03 Nov 2014

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY NOTICE

Code: HCR/VAC/14/034
Functional Title: Senior Programme Associate
Position Number:10021293
Numbers of Positions: One Vacant Position
Duty Station:Cairo, Egypt
Category and Level:Fixed Term Appointment (FTA) for 1 year
Grade:G7
Date of Issue:October 21, 2014
Closing Date: November 03, 2014

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

The incumbent would normally receive guidance from more senior programme staff in the operation. The incumbent normally supervises some support staff. S/he may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units relevant to the country programme(s). UNHCR Manual, Operations Plans, UN and UNHCR financial/budgetary rules and regulations will guide the work of the Senior Programme Associate. S/he is expected to stay abreast of the challenges posed to the region by the political context, the UN and humanitarian reform and institutional developments.

The incumbent is expected to have contacts within the organization and outside the duty station, as well as with partners and other stakeholders to collect information, monitor programme activities and implement administrative requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The needs of persons of concern in the country are assessed and analysed in a participatory manner and using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective to form a firm basis for planning.
• IP agreements are established in a timely manner, regularly monitored and reported on in compliance with established guidelines and procedures.
• Provide inputs for developing the country operations plan for overall compliance with global strategic priorities and regional priorities as well as with annual programming/planning instructions.
• Assist in organizing and documenting a consultative process to ensure a consistent application of the organization’s criteria and policies for the selection of implementing and operational partners.
• Assist in managing the development of a broad network of partners, good coordination practices and the development of partner capacities.
• Assist in negotiating agreements with implementing partners and ensure that IP agreements are established in conformity with UNHCR’s financial rules and the latest Headquarters’ instructions.
• Assist in the design and preparation of detailed operations plan according to UNHCR standards and draft relevant agreement to be concluded with IPs.
• Undertake proper collection, monitoring and use of baselines, standards and indicators needed to measure and analyse programme performance, trends and target interventions.
• Review the implementation and performance of IPs agreements through appropriate physical monitoring to evaluate the projects by reviewing work plans, progress reports, budget, financial reports and expenditures; undertake field visits.
• To ensure quality programmes, use UNHCR’s corporate tools (e.g. Global Focus, Focus Client) to assess the technical soundness of the operation and generate data for evidence-based decisions at the country-level.
• Assist in keeping donor representatives briefed on developments and assist in the development of funding submissions, appeals and reports.
• Assist in monitoring compliance to the organization’s resource allocation framework, providing support and taking corrective action where required.
• Assist in ensuring compliance in issuance of audit certificates for Implementing Partners.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Provide inputs for the country operations plan (including budgets, staffing levels and structures) as well as prepare inputs for funding submissions, appeals and reports.
• Enforce compliance with UNHCR’s global strategies, protocols and guidelines.
• Represent UNHCR in physical monitoring of projects.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 11 years of relevant work experience.

Qualification Requirements:

• Completion of Secondary education and advanced training/ certificate in Business Administration, Social Science, International Law or related field.
• Computer skills (in MS office).
• Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.

Desirable Qualifications and Competencies:

• Completion of the UNHCR Learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.
• Good knowledge of UNHCR financial rules, procedures and processes.
• Knowledge of UNHCR specific programmes (MSRP, Focus, etc.).
• Prior exposure to UNHCR refugee operations and functions relating to office administration and programme activities.

Required Competencies:

• Empowering and Building Trust
• Managing Performance
• Managing Resources
• Analytical Thinking
• Planning and Organizing
• Stakeholder Management

How to apply:

Applications are to be sent by e-mail to: ARECAHR@unhcr.org with the following attachments:

1. Motivation letter (indicating the special interest in this particular position)
2. A duly completed or updated personal history form (P.11) – can be found at link: (www.unhcr.org/recruit/p11new.doc). The form should clearly indicate in the relevant section the names, contacts and e-mail addresses of three references. For better practicality, electronically completed forms will be accepted while the actual signature of the form can take place upon interviewing as and when candidates are selected for a job. (for external applicants only)
3. Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V). (for external candidates only)
4. Valid contact and reachable telephone number on all the forms. (for external applicants only)
5. The e-mail subject should be written as follows: "HCR/VAC/14/034, PN 10021293, Senior Programme Associate"
6. For internal candidates, note should be taken that their existing fact sheets in the system will be subject to review by relevant managers as and when needed.
   Except where written otherwise, both internal and external applicants will need to submit all the above documentations.
   Applications missing any of the above elements, as applicable, will unfortunately not be considered.

This position may be subject to a written test. Shortlisted candidates will be informed accordingly. Interviews are mandatory and mostly held after the written tests for successful candidates. Candidates are advised to review UNHCR website at (www.unhcr.org) before attending tests and interviews.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED and only tested and interviewed candidates will receive regret letters if not selected.

Note: Please read carefully the UNHCR Code of Conduct to this vacancy before applying as a pre-requisite for any engagement of work with UNHCR, you can find it at (http://www.unhcr.org/422dbc89a.html)

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED AFTER DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Country: South Africa
Closing date: 15 Oct 2014

Overview:

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems in the developing world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases. Based on the premise that business-oriented strategies 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 national and sub-national level management. CHAI is focused on large scale impact and, to date, 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 25 governments to tackle many of the largest health system barriers to effective care and treatment.

Malaria is one of the world's most important causes of illness, death and lost economic productivity. Over the past decade, dramatic increases in donor funding have facilitated scale-up of effective interventions to prevent, diagnosis, and treat malaria. This investment has successfully reduced the burden of malaria in many settings, and some countries have begun planning to eliminate it altogether. Yet these gains are fragile: global funding for malaria remains short of what is needed, last decade's rapid growth in malaria financing appears to have halted, and resistance to insecticides and drugs threatens to set back efforts. CHAI’s global malaria program provides direct management and technical support to countries around the globe to strengthen their malaria programs and reduce the burden of this preventable, treatable disease. We support governments to scale up effective interventions for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance, with the goals of sustainably reducing the number of malaria-related illnesses and deaths worldwide in the short-term and accelerating progress towards malaria elimination in the long term.

Summary of Position:

CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual to support malaria programs plan and execute more effective anti-malaria programs. The Associate will be expected to develop and manage strong relationships with National Malaria Programs and relevant country partners, help design evidence-based strategic plans, and provide dedicated day-to-day operational support to ensure execution of effective, high-impact programs. The position requires a highly motivated individual with outstanding analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. The candidate must be able to work independently to drive implementation and have deep personal commitment to producing results. Past experience with malaria programs is not required as candidates will work closely with CHAI's technical teams, but successful candidates should be fast learners and strategic thinkers who are both willing to take on routine tasks such as data entry and capable of facilitating high-level strategic discussions with a multi-cultural, multidisciplinary set of actors. CHAI places great value on the resourcefulness, tenacity, patience, humility, and high ethical standards of its staff.

Job Requirements

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across government and non-governmental organizations
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the malaria program
• Provide day-to-day support to national malaria programs to help them make evidence-based plans and execute effective programs
• Work with CHAI's technical teams and regional managers to develop and implement a coordinated program of support
• Identify key impediments to programmatic goals and help devise targeted solutions to them
• Conduct quantitative analyses to ensure sufficient supplies of commodities, appropriate coverage with interventions, and/or progress towards program goals
• Conduct costing and financial analyses and support development of funding proposals
• Draft presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate meetings and facilitate knowledge sharing between the government program and partner organizations in the region to ensure coordination
• Provide program and budget updates for donor reporting and best practice sharing
• A university degree plus 3-5 years of work experience
• Exceptional problem-solving solving skills and analytical capabilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Skill in making persuasive presentations and written reports
• Strong organizational abilities and detail-oriented approach
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships in a multicultural environment
• Patience and thoughtfulness even in high-pressure, stressful situations
• Strong spoken and written English

Advantages:

• Experience working in management consulting, investment banking, or similar fast-paced, output-oriented environments
• Advanced degree
• Knowledge of malaria
• Experience with infectious disease control programs
• Experience working in a developing country context
• Language skills in Portuguese, French or Spanish

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Organization: CTG Global
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 30 Sep 2014

****TERMS OF REFERENCE

Position Asset Management Associate Place of Performance Mogadishu, Somalia Contract Duration 3 months (with possible extension) Starting Date ASAP

OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL

CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.

CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

Our client is a principal service provider in the field of mine action with mine-affected countries and other mine action partners. The Cluster is responsible to administer, provide support and oversight of the day-to-day management of the Project Field offices, both according to the client requirements and in line with rules and regulations. It is headed by the Cluster Chief who has the overall authority and accountability for the performance of the Mine Action Cluster on behalf of its clients.

Somalia Mine Action supports mine and explosive remnants of war (ERW) clearance activities, awareness programming, contamination survey and coordination for mine action activities throughout Somalia. Somalia Mine Action works closely with other UN Agencies, local communities and humanitarian and development actors to ensure a sustainable and effective response to explosive contamination in Somalia, with priority on improving the lives of people living in affected communities, and ensuring national capacity development for a long term solution to the problem. In Somaliland and Puntland, capacity development has been carried out for the Somaliland Mine Action Centre SMAC, the Police EOD, the Puntland Mine Action Centre and the Puntland EOD. The Programme has an office in Nairobi to provide managerial and support functions for the Regional Offices in Somalia.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

The Asset Management Associate reports to the Asset Management Officer as his/her direct supervisor. He / her Duties and Responsibilities include:

· Supervise the shipment of all Program and Contractor assets, following RIR protocol and liaising closely with external organizations to ensure accurate deliveries and records.

· Supervise the monitoring and updating of the computerized inventory; cross-checking with physical verification.

· Prepare reports and correspondence as needed.

· Receipt and inspection of all delivered assets from contractors, suppliers in conjunction with the Logistics Assistant and under the supervision of the PSO.

· Manage inspection of all stores and equipment for correct quantity, quality, damage, completeness, and serviceability, with direction from PSO.

· Ensure all stored assets are securely kept, protected from elements, well-organized, and properly accounted for.

· Manage stock take of stores on a monthly basis or whenever requested by the Support Service office.

· Manage the asset database to ensure all items are correctly recorded against the correct project number and the correct documentation is supported for each item.

· Responsible for asset and inventory management of all the expendable and non-expendable items under each project in order to maintain accurate records for accountability as well as handover of equipment when appropriate.

· Ensure that a register for assets, non-expendable property and equipment for office is established and maintained/updated on an ongoing basis and the asset lists are updated monthly.

· Weekly reports are submitted to Support Service office.

· Provide overall management, tracking, maintenance and reporting of assets and non-expendable property and equipment and ensure that physical verification of assets and equipment is performed on a regular schedule.

· Ensure any discrepancies are fully investigated and resolved using the Loss and Damage process.

· Implement and maintain sound asset management and inventory control system in accordance with UNOPS Asset Management policy.

· Supervise and manage the Asset Management Assistants.

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3. Monitoring and Progress Controls

· Written Performance Evaluation at the end of the contract period.

· Assets are managed in an efficient and effective manner.

· Accurate 100% Asset verification report at the end of 2014.

4. Final Product

• 100% Asset verification report at the end of 2014.
• Accurate asset management database.
• RADT forms submitted for all unserviceable assets.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education

• Master’s degree in Business Administration or any other relevant field.
• A Bachelor’s degree and or Certificate in combination with relevant years of experience may be accepted in lieu of master’s degree.

· Specialized certification in Asset Management and or in logistics field is desired.

Work Experience

· Minimum of 5 years experience the field of Asset Management working the UN, NGO, humanitarian agency, police, military

· Experience in logistics area and experience in managing camps is desirable.

· Experience in asset management systems an advantage.

· Valid driving license.

Key Competencies

· Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.); ( is MANDATORY)

· Knowledge of UN rules and regulations would be a distinct advantage.

· Is a team player who demonstrates patience, flexibility and honesty

· Be willing and able to meet tight deadlines and work long hours when required.

· Is a self-starter, who is able to plan and manage his/her own work, takes initiative and strives to meet deadlines.

· Experience in handling of web-based management systems

· Be able to work in a multi-cultural and multi-discipline environment.

· Able to work under pressure while maintain a professional sense of humor and discipline

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to careers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_550” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Organization: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Country: Chad
Closing date: 02 Sep 2014

ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING AND REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

This position is located in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in N’Djamena, Chad. The Humanitarian Affairs Officer reports to the Deputy Head of Office/Head of Inter-Agency Coordination Unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Within delegated authority, the Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• In consultation with a senior Humanitarian Affairs Officer, assists in the design and preparation of studies on humanitarian, disaster, emergency relief and related issues and in various follow-up activities.

• Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources on assigned topics/issues.

• Contributes to the preparation of various written documents, e.g. drafts sections of studies, background papers, policy guidelines, parliamentary documents etc.

• Develops and maintains reference/resource information on specific topics or policy-related issues; responds to various inquiries and information requests internally and externally.

• Assists in the production of appeals for international assistance; ensures the proper use and spending of donor contributions channeled through OCHA.

• Assists in the organization of meetings, seminars, conferences, workshops, etc. with other agencies and partners to facilitate exchanges of professional expertise and views on specific humanitarian-related subjects/issues; serves as reporter to such events.

• Maintains awareness of current humanitarian affairs and related issues, to include relevant political, policy, gender considerations or other developments in specific subject area, country or region concerned.

• Participates in technical assistance, disaster assessment or other missions.

• Participates in project/programme formulation and mobilization of relevant resources.

• Performs other duties as required.

COMPETENCIES

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of humanitarian, emergency relief assistance and related humanitarian issues. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to develop sources for data collection. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, work under pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural disasters and human misery). Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or related area is required. Humanitarian experience in the field (actual setting where a mission and/or project is being implemented) in emergency situations (complex emergency or natural disaster) is required. Experience in the Chad is desirable.

Education:An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, social science, international studies, public administration, economics, engineering, earth sciences or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

A first-level university degree and no experience will be accepted for candidates who have passed the Young Professionals Programme Examination/United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P).

Languages:English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

How to apply:

The position is intended to fill functions of short-term duration This temporary position is until 31 December 2014 with a possibility of extension. All posts are subject to availability of funds.

Please state your full name and the temporary job opening notice number OCHA/G/108/2014 as the subject in your e-mail application and send one email application for every temporary job opening announcement. Documents should be saved as pdf file, with the title formatted as follows: FAMILY NAMEgiven name Doc-t type.pdf. For example: GREY_Joe _PHP.pdf.

All applicants are requested to submit a completed personal history profile (PHP) to Adrien Duthuit duthuit@un.org and CRD ochacrdstaffing@un.org with a copy to ochavacancies@un.org. Please indicate the temporary job opening number OCHA/G/108/2014 in the Subject of your e-mail.

Note that applications to United Nations Secretariat positions can be generated in the new Inspira recruitment system. We encourage you to create an electronic personal history profile and to apply to these and other positions for which you are interested and qualified at http://inspira.un.org

Note that applicants’ eligibility cannot be fully assessed if the personal history profile is not properly completed. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Potential candidates under serious consideration will be contacted by hiring manager directly. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her; in this context, all staff members are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers In accordance with established rules and procedures.

"The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees). Also, the United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts."