CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: World Wide Fund For Nature
Country: Cameroon
Closing date: 20 Feb 2015

WWF Cameroon seeks the services of a lead consultant) or an institution to undertake work leading to the evaluation and revision of the management and business plans of the Korup National Park.

How to apply:

Interested persons or institutions may submit technical and financial bids to the email address "ccpocfp-tenders@wwfcarpo.org" in ONE EMAIL ONLY. For the email subject line, please use “Special call for tender – KNP management plan”.

You may request ToR from forboseh@wwfcarpo.org. Previous applicants are encouraged to re-apply.

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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: Catholic Relief Services
Country: Madagascar
Closing date: 01 Dec 2014

Job Title:PM II-Strategic Growth and Business Development (SG & BD)

Dept/Location:SARO/Antananarivo, Madagascar

Reports To:Country Representative

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.

Background:

CRS began working in Madagascar in 1962 and has a diversified program portfolio in several sectors including emergency response and recovery, agriculture, agro-business, health and nutrition, good governance, climate change, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). The Country Program supports about three large projects in the East, Southeast, and Southwest regions country with an annual budget of approximately $10 million dollars per fiscal year, implemented by approximately 15 local partner organizations. This program is managed by about 70 national staff and four international staff and reaches an estimated 500,000 direct beneficiaries. Funding sources to the country program include US Government (USAID Food for Peace, OFDA), UNDP, European Union, Developpment & Paix, and other private donors. CRS Madagascar has recently started to more intentionally engage private companies in potential or proposed partnerships. The PM for Strategic Growth and Business Development (PM/SG-BD) will contribute significantly to CRS Madagascar’s annual growth targets by providing strategic direction and leading the resource-mobilization efforts for the country program. This includes, providing guidance and leadership for strategic growth planning, maximizing CRS’ competitive position to attract new funding, managing functional teams to identify and capture funding opportunities, incorporating best practices into growth-related business processes and proposals, and building relationships with current and prospective donors. Program and proposal development in Malawi will involve developing and maintaining strategic alliances and/or coalitions with other organizations. CRS Madagascar has also formed several Cross Sector Engagement (CSE) partnerships including with multinational and local corporations, international non-profits, and Universities. CRS Madagascar wants to continue to pursue strengthening these CSE relationships, and CRS is also actively exploring additional funding sources, as well as USG sources, as restrictions to USG aid have been lifted in May 2014. CRS programming covers multiple sectors and serves poor and marginalized communities in over half of the geographic regions in the country. The country program priority is set to roll out strategic growth approaches that lead to long-term funding initiatives using innovative approaches and having an impact on a variety of beneficiary groups.

Job Summary:

CRS Madagascar seeks an experienced development professional with expertise and interest in resource mobilization to lead a creative and dynamic initiative for growing the country program. This position offers an opportunity to demonstrate initiative and leadership skills, and to help shape the direction of the country program. It is an excellent opportunity for program managers to demonstrate an increasingly sought-after skillset for many senior-management positions, as well as for those interested in a career path within business development to take on a more strategic role.

The PM/SG-BD will be part of the CRS Madagascar program team, supporting and coordinating long-term strategic growth as well as business development activities: growth planning, long-term positioning, intelligence gathering, capture planning and pursuit of new opportunities; and serve as lead writer when needed. S/he will strengthen systems, coordinating tool development with the SARO region and other Country Programs in the region. This will include coordinating intelligence, developing standards and templates for materials, and also liaising with other program staff to contribute to proper documentation of successful results of programs. S/he will also ensure proper documentation of successful results, as well as responses to donors in proper format and meet donor requirements. The PM/SG-BD will lead teams to write concept papers and proposals reflecting agency-wide program quality principles and based on robust contextual analysis on the ground. Finally, the PM/SG-BD will liaise closely with the SARO Regional Technical Advisor RTA/SG-BD and Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality (DRD/PQ): working as a BD Team within SARO, periodically supporting outside their country program on large multi-country initiatives, an ensuring a regional and agency perspective as opportunities arise.

Primary Functions:

• Collaborate closely with the Head of Programs, Regional Technical Advisor for Strategic Growth-Business Development (RTA/SG-BD), Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality and Growth and the Country Representative in the identification of potential funding opportunities for Madagascar and representation of the country program to potential donors through the development of strong marketing tools;
• Assist CRS’ Madagascar staff in producing well-developed, polished English and French marketing materials for external donors. Support CRS/CP with communication pieces for stakeholders (one page project information pieces, updates, reports, case studies, newsletters) in coordination with the Head of Programs and Program Managers, to enhance visibility and serve external information needs.
• Under the leadership of the CR and HoP, support and coordinate CRS’ prepositioning activities in Madagascar, including intelligence gathering and capture planning;
• Work closely with RTA/SG-BD and other PMs/SG-BD colleagues around the region on planning, intelligence gathering, sharing lessons learned, and pursuing opportunities.
• Ensure that high-quality studies, research components, and documenting of innovations are completed and presented to donors and other interested audiences.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams (including finance and administration) in the development of high quality proposals and concept notes;
• Manage the project development budget including cash forecasting, monitoring spending, and budget maintenance.

Specific Responsibilities:

Planning and Prepositioning

• In coordination with senior management, develop and regularly update a strategy for resource mobilization; liaise closely with the RTA/SG-BD on the regional Resource Mobilization Action Plan (RMAP), providing information on how the country program is contributing to the accomplishment of tasks in the regional level plan
• Assist with positioning CRS as a leader in local partner institutional strengthening with potential donors highlighting concrete results and approaches; take actions to position CRS for specific opportunities which may arise;
• Lead research and identification of potential donors (foundations, embassies, bilateral organizations, INGOs, other non-traditional sources) and proactively monitor websites and listservs for useful information on donor priorities, requirements, and funding opportunities.
• Liaise with SARO RTAs and HQ-based Corporations and Foundations staff to keep them up to date on CRS’ portfolio and upcoming funding needs; keep country program portfolio information updated on CRS website for communication and visibility purposes.

Capture Planning and Proposal and Concept Note Development

• Develop specific plans for preparing to pursue key opportunities as they become known, coordinating closely with the Head of Programs, Country Representative and regional staff on go/no-go analysis and decisions.
• Lead proposal development processes including writing· Builds and maintains a basic level of technical competence in the strategic technical areas
• Participate in the review of Project Idea Notes (PINs), concept papers, and proposals ensuring adherence to program quality standards
• Also, develop PINs, concept papers and proposals in participation with program managers, donors and partners ensuring the use of all program quality tools.
• Support programming staff and potential local partners in the design of high quality programs through the use of Integrated Human Development (IHD), Propacks, Technical Application and Cost Application Guidance, and other program quality tools.
• Develop strong internal review systems for project reviews before soliciting regional approval for submission, in collaboration with the Head of Programs and programming staff.
• Coordinate the submission of concept papers and proposals for review through the regional technical review process.

Documentation of Results, Reporting and Marketing

• Conceptualize and oversee the production of appropriate marketing materials for the CRS portfolio in collaboration with programming and administrative staff; including the Annual Report for local Bishops and other interested parties, project fact sheets, sectoral and/or geographic focus brochures, past performance documentation, and others.
• Take the lead in organizing, writing, and publishing success stories and case studies. This may include managing an external consultant if needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:N/A

Key Working Relationships:

Internal:Head of Programs, Country Representative, Deputy Country Representative, and Program Managers, SARO Regional Technical Advisors with emphasis on coordination with the RTA/SG-BD, HQ, Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality and Growth; Public Donor Liaison, HQ Business Development Unit; Corporations and Foundations, Direct Response Fundraising, Web Services

External: Church and other Partner Organizations in CP, government ministries, UN Agencies, local bilateral institutions, other funding agencies, local/international NGO offices

Personal/Professional Skills:

· Strong team-player

· Sound judgment and patient

· Assertive, yet culturally sensitive

· Strong interpersonal and networking skills

· Efficient and highly productive

· Excellent writing skills in English

· Speaking and writing proficiency in French

· Commitment to the Agency's mission

Program Manager Competencies*These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each program manager to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.*

· Sets clear goals and manages toward them

· Collaborates effectively with staff and stakeholders

· Manages financial resources with integrity

· Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning

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

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business management, public health, international development, or related field
• Five years of experience working in a development setting managing projects and/or resource mobilization
• Understanding of U.S Government grant provisions and guidelines, including proposal formats and reporting requirements; as well as those of UN agencies and Caritas organizations
• Demonstrated capacity in establishing and maintaining strong working and representational relationships with partners, donors, government officials, international NGOs, local organizations, communities and other stakeholders
• Proven development for various donor types and funding amounts
• Familiarity with gender concepts and their application in program design and implementation;
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in strategic planning initiatives.
• Capacity to work closely with and understand local partners
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Native fluency in oral and written English, with proficient communication skills in French and intermediate writing skills in French
• Experience designing and developing successful proposals and strategic alliances
• Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; Microsoft Publisher preferred
• Experience in staff development and local partner capacity preferred
• Knowledge of CRS’ program quality standards and Catholic Social Teaching principles preferred

Physical Requirements/Environment: The position is based in Antananarivo with occasional travel and to be available for up to 20% of travel to support other regional and country program proposal development processes.

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

EOE/M/F/D/V

How to apply:

Please create an online profile and submit your cover letter and resume to www.crs.org/about/careers. Req. #I 1997. Thank you.

Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 15 Nov 2014

Position Title:Regional Technical Advisor for Strategic Growth and Business Development

Dept/Location:WARO/Senegal

Reports To:DRD Program Quality and Growth (DRDPQ)

Est. Length of Service:3-4 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.

Job Background/Summary:

The Regional Technical Advisor for Strategic Growth and Business Development (RTA/SG-BD) position is part of the regional program quality and growth team, and will lead CRS efforts in marketing, prepositioning, capture planning and pursuit of opportunities in West Africa, including identification and development of new public donor funding relationships and increasing CRS’ capacity to respond to opportunities from a variety of donors. Working closely with the Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality and Growth (DRDPQ), other Regional Technical Advisors (RTAs), Program Managers for Strategic Growth and Business Development (PMs/SG-BD), Heads of Programming and Country Representatives – and the headquarter-based Business Development Team (BDT) – the advisor will be responsible for: supporting regional and country efforts in planning strategically; leading state-of-the-art business development practices in West Africa; researching and building relationships with current and potential donors; working closely with a CRS/Marketing staff and outside firms on strategies and materials; gathering and managing information to support pursuit of opportunities; providing assistance to Heads of Programming to ensure sound project design and proposals; writing proposals; and monitoring progress towards the region’s growth objectives.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

Resource Mobilization Plan (ReMAP), Coordination

• Implement the WARO ReMAP, in close coordination with the DRDPQ, updating it as necessary; support country programs in development of country-level growth plans
• Lead West Africa SG-BD Team with DRDPQ support and participation from five PMs/SG-BD
• Liaise with the HQ-based Resource Acquisition Department (RAD) to ensure that relevant information is disseminated to country programs and RTAs and appropriate follow-up is carried out.
• Work with country, region and HQ staff in to analyze WARO past performance for both publicly- and privately-funded awards, by donor, sector, and region, with an emphasis on public resource proposal submission and success rates and lessons learned

Prepositioning and Representation:

• Lead and coordinate processes to build country level and regional level relationships with donors and other stakeholders, developing new relationships at USG and other donors with regional presence in Dakar, Accra or elsewhere; disseminate information as appropriate.
• Guide Country Programs and build capacity to gather information about donor trends and potential upcoming opportunities, and record encounters and information gathered.
• Maintain a Donor Map and other intelligence management tools for tracking regional and global donor trends

Identify Funding Opportunities:

• In coordination with the BDT and regional team, explore, identify and track both regional and country program funding opportunities, including those with the USG and non-traditional donors;
• Develop and maintain a roster of available consultants for proposal development and proposal writing.

Capture Planning

• Train CP staff on capture planning
• Mentor CP business development staff to facilitate capture planning trainings.
• Once significant opportunities are identified, work together with HoPs and CP business development staff to create and implement capture plans using CRS models.
• Coordinate participation of other regional staff to support CP capture plans.

Proposal Development:

• Form and coordinate regional and HQ technical teams to support country programs in the development of appropriate responses, and based on participatory project design process, coordinate proposal development of new funding sources.
• Assist country programs to develop and write project proposals, including DFAPs and other large grant opportunities. Assistance may also include seeking consultants who can provide specific services for proposals, and liaising with the donor regional offices as necessary;
• Ensure that proposals conform to agency quality standards (i.e., Propack,TAG/CAG, IHD, etc.) and donor requirements.
• Provide direct technical assistance to and strengthen the capacity of country program staff in project design and drafting of proposals (including both program and resource planning).

Marketing and Evaluation of Potential Funding Opportunities

• Coordinate with marketing staff and possibly a firm to develop strategies, marketing tools, including written materials, videos, and a process to market widely and successfully to donors and other key audiences.
• Coordinate marketing activities at the country program and regional level.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain WARO’s tracking sheet of up-coming funding opportunities and post an update every week to the BDT’s “early intel” library for Regional and HQ use.
• Participate in agency-wide BD community learning and knowledge management by sharing experience and lessons learned virtually.
• Ensure WARO proposals are accurately tracked in the CRS Win/Loss Database and ensure WARO projects are reflected in agency-wide past performance tables, corporate capacity statements, and other boilerplate proposal sections housed in the online Public Proposal Toolbox.

Supervisory Responsibilities:Partial supervision of PMs/Business Development (dotted-line).

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

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

• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning

Key Working Relationships:

*INTERNAL:* Regional Director; Deputy Regional Directors/Program & Management Quality; Regional Finance Officer; Regional Technical Advisors; Country Representatives; Country Program technical staff and project managers; HQ Business Development Team, HQ Program Quality Support Department, Resource Specialist, and Foundations & Corporations Team.

*EXTERNAL:* USG officials; Representatives of non-traditional public donors including UN, World Bank, Regional banks, Caritas agencies, international research centers, and others.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in development, international relations, or relevant field preferred; equivalent experience acceptable.
• Familiarity with funding solicitation mechanisms, regulations and standard provisions, and programming priorities of USAID – preferred candidates would be familiar with others US agencies and funding sources as well, e.g., USDA, US State Department, US Department of Labor, Global Fund, Buffet Foundation, Melinda and Bill Gates Foundation.
• Minimum five years international development management experience, including at least three years of work in a developing country.
• Proven experience drafting proposals for food and/or non-food public resources highly desirable and experience with RFAs, strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional writing ability.
• Strong analytical skills, budget development skills and ability to build consortia.
• Knowledge of CRS programs, justice agenda and Catholic Social Teaching principles a plus.
• Knowledge of and comfort level with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet) required, experience with Access or other data base programs is a plus.
• Willingness/ability to travel 30-50% of the time.
• Native level ability in written and spoken English
• Fluency in written and spoken French.

****Disclaimer Clause:****

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

****EOE/M/F/D/V****

How to apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to www.crs.org. Go to About Us, Careers and click on Search. Look for Req. #I 1847. Click on the job title and scroll to bottom of job to apply directly.

Organization: One Acre Fund
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 03 Jan 2015

Private-sector style career development in a growing social enterprise
An excellent career development opportunity

Industry: Nonprofit/International Development
Function: Fundraising, donor relationships
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Title: Business Development Manager/Bilateral Donor Agencies Specialist
Job Location: Nairobi (with up to 20-30% travel to rural Africa and

international locations).

Duration: Minimum 2 years commitment, full-time job

Organization Description

Most of the world's poor are farmers, representing the largest and most uniform group of poor people in the world. One Acre Fund is a growing NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. Instead of giving handouts, One Acre Fund invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure 50-100% average gain in farm income per acre. We have laser-like focus on generating better lives for the people that we serve.

We are growing quickly. In eight years, we have grown to serve 180,000 farm families with more than 2000 full-time field staff. Our approach has won widespread validation, winning grants from The MasterCard Foundation and Gates Foundation.

Website: www.oneacrefund.org.

Job Description

One Acre Fund is looking for an exceptional individual to serve as Business Development Manager. This position will help design and carry out a strategy to engage bilateral and multilateral organizations in country mission offices and head offices to support our work. Additionally, the role will support identification and engagement with the world’s large family and corporate foundations. The Business Development Manager will serve as a spokesperson for the organization in African capitals while simultaneously shepherding complex, large-scale funding proposals from identification to development to fruition. Through strategic communications and expert relationship management, the Business Development Manager will secure major, multi-year commitments from multilaterals, bilaterals, and foundations. This is an excellent position for a highly skilled and experienced professional looking for a meaningful development opportunity.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Business Development Manager will perform the following and other duties as assigned:

• Bilateral/Multilateral Business Development (35%) - Help design and implement the organization's public sector fundraising strategy. Pursue partnerships with multilateral and bilateral agencies. Develop successful multi-million dollar funding proposals to support the organization, shepherding proposals through all required stages and decision-making processes. Manage the required reporting and continued development of successful proposals. Provide expertise and guidance to One Acre Fund field and corporate staff on the technical requirements and processes of these proposals.
• Foundation Business Development (35%) - Help design and implement the organization's foundation fundraising strategy. Scour the globe for large family and corporate foundations. Develop relationships with new prospective funders and guide prospective funders towards multi-year, unrestricted funding – with tasks and responsibilities similar to above.
• Global Spokesperson (20%) - Serve as an articulate and enthusiastic spokesperson for the organization, demonstrating an understanding of the organization's core model, approach, and the context in which it operates. Speak on behalf of the organization at international conferences in topics such as Food Security, Agriculture, Microfinance, Poverty Alleviation, and East Africa Development. Speaking engagements for this role are located primarily in East Africa, but also occasionally require travel to other parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, the US, and Asia.
• Internal Coordination (10%) - Establish and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and partners (Policy, Communications, Field, and Finance teams). Collaborate with One Acre Fund's senior management team.

Career Growth and Development

One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions. This results in fast career growth for our staff.

Qualifications

Professional Qualifications and Requirements

Although we would ideally like someone with prior business development experience, we would also consider non-traditional candidates. Most importantly we seek an individual with a keen business mind, strong presentation and relationship-building skills, and a passion for global development and social enterprise work. The successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Speaks the language of business. We are seeking someone that speaks the language of business – e.g., a current or former consultant, MBA, etc. Candidates should have a working knowledge of budgeting and financial planning (especially in a non-profit context), and fluency in Excel.
• Values fit. We put a high premium on values. We want someone who has a true service orientation and humility – someone that puts our farmers before themselves.
• People-orientation. We do not need an extreme extrovert, but we are seeking someone who wants to spend their day building relationships with people by pursuing referrals, attending conferences and networking events, etc. We are seeking someone with excellent communications and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel. This role will have up to 20-30% travel, within Africa and other international destinations. Dates of travel are highly flexible.
• Strong Grasp of Fundraising Fundamentals. The ideal candidate will also have past experience in international fundraising, preferably with bilaterals and multilaterals, as well as past experience managing relationships with a broad array of prospective partners and funders.
• Language: English required.

Personal Attributes

The following personal attributes are desired:

• A deep commitment to serving the poor.
• A passion for One Acre Fund's program
• Comfort and experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and locations.
• High energy level, and a personable, flexible, tenacious, diplomatic, and respectful demeanor.
• Proven ability to serve as a team player and leader able to motivate and inspire staff and colleagues.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.
• A sense of humor.

Travel Requirement

Up to 20-30% domestically and internationally.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Health insurance, immunizations, flight, room and board.

Sponsor International Candidates

Yes

How to apply:

Complete this form (http://myjotform.com/form/40471746260553). You will be prompted to submit your CV and cover letter. You may also be asked to submit work samples for some positions. Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs), please submit a copy of your Description of Service (DOS) in the appropriate section.

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 14 Oct 2014

The Business Development Manager will work to identify donor opportunities, facilitate donor engagement, assist in the development of fundraising strategies, and coordinate proposal development for large and strategic funding opportunities. Recognising that many conversations with donors involve a review or update around current grants as well as discussions about new opportunities, the Business Development Manager will also be expected to keep closely informed about the progress of all major institutional grants and able to speak to results in key reporting documents. The Business Development Manager will be located in Nairobi. The role has an external orientation, but works closely with the Member Services Department for interaction with other members of Save the Children International who provide programme funding.

How to apply:

Interested and eligible applicants can send copies of their CVs and a mandatory letter of motivation to:

Human Resources Officer

Save the Children International – Somalia Programme

*Email:****Somalia.vacancies@savethechildren.org*****.

Deadline for applications is 14^th October 2014*

*Female candidates are encouraged to apply

Organization: GVEP International
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 03 Oct 2014

Organisme Non Gouvernemental évoluant dans le domaine des énergies renouvelables recrute pour son bureau basé au Sénégal (KEDOUGOU, TAMBACOUNDA):

1 – 4 (quatre) BUSINESS MENTOR(durée 32 mois)

? BAC + 2 (Business Administration, Marketing, Gestion de projet, Développement Local, Finance ou Economie),

· 3 ans d’expérience dans les zones rurales,

· Expérience dans le coaching d’entrepreneur.

2 – 1 (un) TECHNICAL MENTOR(durée 27 mois)

· BAC + 2 au moins (Filière technique, Electricité, Electronique),

· 3 ans d’expérience dans les zones rurales.

3 – 1 (un) CAPITAL ACCESS OFFICER(durée 30 mois)

BAC + 5 (Gestion de projet, Comptabilité, Finance ou Economie)

· 3 ans d’expérience dans le domaine de la microfinance,

· Connaissance des IMF à Kédougou et Tambacounda,

· Expérience dans le management d’un fonds de garantie,

· Expérience dans la gestion de portefeuille client.

Les candidats devront avoir une bonne expérience en milieu rural(de préférence Kédougou et Tambacounda) et la maîtrise de l’ANGLAIS est un atout.

· Très bons outils de communication

· Capable de travailler indépendamment et en équipe

· Maitrise de l’outil informatique

· Français obligatoire, Wolof et Anglais hautement souhaitable

How to apply:

GVEP International est un employeur d'égalité des chances et encourage les candidatures de personnes qualifiées sans distinction de race , de religion , l'origine nationale , l'orientation sexuelle ou le handicap . La description complète de la position peut être consulté sur le site Web GVEP International : http://www.gvepinternational.org/en/business/jobs

Pour postuler d’envoyer votre CV ainsi qu'une lettre de motivation décrivant la façon dont vos connaissances, vos compétences et votre expérience correspondent aux critères requis pour le poste, à . recruitment@gvepinternational.orgDate limite de réception des candidatures : 3rd Octobre 2014

Organization: Oxfam
Country: Zimbabwe
Closing date: 05 Oct 2014

Oxfam is looking for a Senior Strategic Business Services Manager to work on resource management, in a fast-moving, dedicated and creative environment. So we’ll need you to lead on everything from finance and budgeting to systems and processes, and fundraising initiatives.

What we’re looking for

Highly numerate, exceptionally organised and with sound financial management skills, you’ll be a tried-and-tested business administrator, with good knowledge of business systems and processes. Thanks to your extensive experience, you’ll bring us an aptitude for strategic thinking and a talent for improving operational performance in fast-paced environment. You’ll also have proven your ability to analyse, interpret and communicate management information at a senior level. Beyond that, you’ll show a real commitment to achieving Oxfam’s vision and values as part of a team. So you’ll be confident building relationships at every level and have the communication and management skills needed to get great results and influence others tactfully and diplomatically.

A competitive reward package will be offered to the successful candidate. You will also receive benefits specific to your contract and these will include, annual leave, medical coverage and Gratuity. There are excellent opportunities for learning, personal and professional growth, innovation and connecting to the larger organization, its work and resources.

How to apply:

To find out more about this role and to apply online, visit www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs

Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly encourage applications from people living with HIV and AIDS, people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged people. These positions are open to candidates with the right to live and work in Zimbabwe

Organization: CTG Global
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 17 Sep 2014

PositionNational Expert – Business Support Centre, Feasibility StudyPlace of Performance Garowe and Hargeissa, SomaliContract Duration 28 working daysStarting 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 UN agencies, 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 carrying out a study intended to assess the viability of establishing Business Services Centres in both Puntland and Somaliland. The proposed intervention – Business Support centre, is aimed at creating conducive space for women to be screened for their business potentials and fully benefit from a well - coordinated referral system with relevant networks - service providers, government, private sectors, International agencies to gain financial support, skills development, job opportunities, coaching, mentorships to mention a few.

The study will assess several factors including sustainability and relevance to Women’s ambitions in Business and employment sectors. Moreover, it is assumed that support generated through these BSCs will make women more confident to compete for opportunities in the Private and Public sectors that are, mostly male dominated.

Objectives of the Feasibility Study

The study will help to achieve the following targets:

· Gather empiricalinformation from different segments of the population in the two states and use the data to advice on the best model and process, of establishing Business Support Centers, appropriate for Women in Somaliland and Puntland – (small, medium, micro business women, unemployed women, CSO’s, existing BSC’s /similar institutions management, Elders, Religious leaders, technical business people, women associations, informal women micro-credit associations etc).

· Assess the capacity and/or interest of women in accessing, utilizing and benefiting from the Business Support Center(s) -.ie ability to utilize the skills and knowledge, compete in wider business options and job markets, access to financial institutions and donors, advocacy and policy engagements, establishing and benefiting from business networks and partnerships, research (market research and analysis, documentation), developing winning business plans.

· Assess and create a data bank on strategic and potential buy- ins for smooth referral processes - skills, resources, interest in supporting the establishment and sustainability of BCS,s, absorbing the screened women for jobs, funds; women specific policies i.e recruitment and skills development policies etc – (include key policy makers, government departments, private sector, Donors, UN agencies, international organizations, CSO’s, financial institutions, learning institutions – business learning institutions)

· Identify relevant communication channels - (advertising, screening and referrals.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Scope of the Study

The feasibility study will be conducted in Somaliland and Puntland, and will attempt to assess:

· Existence of BSC’s or similar institutions – lessons, challenges, demand, etc

· Market usage / potential beneficiaries – needs, women’s potential to access and benefit from the BCS / the need to establish a Business Support center.

· Legal and policy requirements - establishing the BSC in Somaliland and Puntland.

· Support /service demand.

· Impact on women’s economic, social and political status/lifestyles.

· Perceived challenges, resistance, barriers, – at personal and the establishment level, usage, ownership level, resources etc

· Levels of interest and collaboration – key partners and their commitment to the economic empowerment of women.

· Feasible mechanisms and identify challenges and opportunities to sustain the BSCs in both Puntland and Somaliland

Methodology

· Semi-structured surveys / interviews

· Desk top reviews – on existing BSC’s /similar institutions in Somalia, other countries etc.

· Mapping of the potential participants in the two states

Output and Usage

The results of the feasibility study will be used for different purposes:

· Action plan – to direct activities/services (products); resource mobilization i.e identifying potential funders, proposal design and dissemination; defining synergy and responsibility, beneficiaries, etc.

· Mode of the BSC’s in the two states

Activities and Duration of the Consultancy

Working under the guidance of the International Consultant, the National Expert will undertake the consultancy in four week duration as follows:

Week OneDay 1 § Expert team meets with Gender Unit and PREP and other relevant projects to agree on the research methodology and research plan (incl. selection of the study participants in the two states etc ) Days 2-4 § Designing and refining key questions

§ Meetings/appointments with interested stakeholders to introduce study – Garowe/Hergesia.

§ Logistical arrangements made for the two states –travel, meeting time and dates etc Days 5-7 § Implementing fieldwork – (Garowe)

§ Week Two Days 1-3 § Continue implementing field work in Garowe Day 4 § Travel to Hargeisa Day 5-7 § Meeting with interested stakeholders

§ Implementing field work in Hargeisa Week Three Days 1-7 § Complete field work in Hargeisa Week Four Days 1-7 § Support the data analysis process and help in drafting of final findings

Selection of References/Materials

Our client will provide some reference materials for the consultancy which include, but are not limited to:

· The study report on the Role of Somali women in the Private sector.

· The Concept Note –drawn from the study on the Role of Somali Women in the Private Sector

· Our client’s Somalia CPD

· Our client’s Somalia Gender Strategy

· The GEWE (Outcome 4) Project Document

· PREP PRODOC

· Relevant Somali National Development Plans, Gender Policies or Strategies

· Global Gender Equality Strategy (2008 – 2013) and 8 Point Agenda

· Khat Study 2005; and MOLSA Report from the consultation on women and Khat 2012.

· Relevant Studies e.g. World Bank reports globally and on Somalia.

· Paper on Women’s Economic Empowerment.

· Other relevant reports/document s that, are relevant to the study.

Duties and Responsibilities

Tasks

· Participate in the Research design process.

· Arrange and facilitate meetings with the participants in the two states of Somalia.

· Interpret documents, interviews and meetings.

· Participate in Data collection.

Expected outcomes:

· An inception report of the preliminary findings within two weeks of the Mission

· A final assignment report, both in hard and soft copy with all necessary annexes

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education

· First University degree in economics, social science, international studies, development studies or Gender studies

Work Experience

· Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in poverty reduction and/or sustainable development;

· Documented experience in working with women and vulnerable groups in job creation, business, income generation activities or Micro-Finance.

· Experience in setting of data bases and business modules.

· Extensive knowledge of the national economic issues (with in Somali context) is highly essential.

· Experience in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies

Language Requirements:

· Strong written and spoken English and Somali language skills

Key Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

· Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards

· Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of our client

Functional Competencies:

· Identifying and building partnerships

· Effectively networks with partners seizing opportunities to build strategic alliances relevant to our client’s mandate and strategic agenda

Knowledge Management and Learning:

Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills Management and Leadership:

· Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client

· Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude

· Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

· Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills

· Promote cross-unit teamwork and the development of operational skills of the team members, through coaching and mentoring.

· Promotes coordination among the various components of the project and program

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail tocareers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_541” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview

Organization: Adeso
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 25 Sep 2013

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

Adeso is a humanitarian and development organization that is changing the way people think about and deliver aid in Africa. We are an NGO in Africa working in a very different way than most. We believe that development must come from within, not outside African communities. That it is Africans themselves who must determine Africa’s future, and that while international aid has provided much-needed support, it often falls short of enabling lasting change at grassroots level. We want to change this, and our strong bonds with African communities mean we are uniquely placed to do so.

PROJECT SUMMARY

Natural Resource Management (NRM) is a four year EU funded intervention that seeks to reduce hunger and food insecurity by improving rangeland conditions in Puntland regions of Somalia. The project will improve the state of natural resource management through the implementation of land rehabilitation and restoration work on degraded rangelands, improving sustainable use of natural resources through community based range management programs, integration of environmental considerations into all economic planning and programming activities in the region and galvanizing community support for environmental protection and sustainable use of resources. The intervention will also improve the capacity of the communities to avert resource-based conflicts and to protect their rangeland resources through implementation of local customary laws, establishment of community based environmental courts and building the capacity of communities to prevent misuse of natural resources at local level. Furthermore, the NRM will support development of alternative source of energy that can create jobs and reduce the current dependency on firewood and charcoal. An awareness raising campaign branded as “Stewardship Puntland” will also be launched to sensitize both rural and urban communities on environmental issues and to instill a general public sense of environmental ownership and stewardship.

BACKGROUND TO THE CONSULTANCY ASSIGNMENT

The environmental conditions in Puntland are catastrophic and deteriorating at a rapid pace. Deforestation by charcoal production has caused massive and nearly irreversible degradation of grazing lands of the country where majority of the population depends on sheep, goats and camels for their livelihood. Charcoal production also causes resource-based conflicts over diminishing forests; thus many charcoal producers have lost their lives triggering clan clashes. The sequence of violence charcoal production, coupled with prolonged droughts is not only permanent threat to the environment but it also endangers the sustainability of the livelihoods of the rural communities and hence leads to abject poverty. To address the problem of deforestation due to charcoal production, the Somali Federal government has recently banned charcoal export and has encouraged solar cooking projects funded by UN agencies and international and local NGOs. There have been also other initiatives to improve the charcoal stoves and raise the energy efficiency of charcoal production methods with the view to reducing the rate of the damage to the rangelands.

The current Administration in Puntland is committed to protect the environment in general and combat deforestation in particular. Therefore, for the first time in the history of Puntland, in 2009 the government established the Ministry of Environment, Tourism and Wildlife (MoEWT). The MoEWT is responsible for all activities relating to the environment and regulates all the private organizations and NGOs working in this sector. MoEWT, with the assistance of Consultants from CARE, has developed a detailed National Resource Management Policy, and in 2010 with the assistance of UNDP, the MoEWT commissioned a study (project plan) for establishing alternative energies in Puntland. The MoEWT of Puntland carried out a 4 alternative energy systems feasibility study in 2010 funded by Adeso which also considered and recommended options for strengthening the supply chain. The MoEWT as well as the major private sector players in Puntland (e.g. Puntland Petroleum Corporation (PPC), Nugal Electric Company, Golis Telecom) have expressed their interest to invest in creating a more robust supply chain LPG bottling unit/s in Puntland.

One very important project was the feasibility study funded by the UNDP in 2006 for the introduction of LPG in Somalia. It has shed light on the viability and urgency to establish LPG bottling facilities in Somalia, at the ports of Mogadishu, Bosaso and Berbera. It is necessary, therefore, to conduct afresh a detailed Commercial Feasibility Study, Business plan Development and Establishment of PPP to scale-up LPG Gas as an Alternative Energy System in Puntland, based on the recommendations of the UNDP Study.

Under the current NRM program, Adeso is implementing a program for reduction and displacement of Charcoal in Somalia and LPG bottling unit/s are being developed as an option for displacing charcoal in Puntland. However, the current supply infrastructure for LPG bottling unit/s in Puntland into Somalia, particularly Puntland is not robust and there have been instances of supply disruptions and price fluctuations which have seriously constrained efforts to develop the LPG bottling unit/s market in Puntland. Considering the continued problems with the supply chain and LPG bottling unit/s in Puntland availability, the government of Puntland considers a Commercial Feasibility Study, Business plan Development and Establishment of PPP to scale-up LPG Gas as an Alternative Energy System in Puntland. The supply infrastructure is a top priority of the public-private-partnership (PPP) to attract private sector investment. This includes knowledge, attitude and practices. In addition to that, the study will consider the necessary training of human resources and business plan development in order to scale-up LPG Gas as an Alternative Energy System. The study will also look into different important areas including: identification of current local consumption and price ranges, market assessment of proposed LPG, and identification of viable financing mechanisms for the project implementation. This evaluation and design study is being supported by Adeso to respond to the government’s priority to scale-up LPG Gas as an Alternative Energy System to reduce charcoal consumption and to catalyze private sector investment in LPG bottling unit/s in Puntland’s infrastructure.The large scale adoption of alternatives to charcoal to reduce its prevalence and dependency is in a stalemate in which the private sector is not investing because there is no valid proof of demand and consumers are not investing in new equipment because there is an unreliable supply. Privatization is defined broadly to include, divestiture, outsourcing, service contracts and Public Private Partnerships (PPP). The MoEWT and government of Puntland are committed to increasing the role of the private sector in the economy. An enhanced degree of involvement by the private sector in the provision of public infrastructure, through a PPP initiative, is seen as a way of augmenting public resources and capacities. Puntland has very few viable private investment opportunities. The introduction of PPPs would provide investment opportunities for this excess liquidity, and help to deepen capital markets in the region. The establishment of a PPP is a priority for EU, Adeso and MoEWT / and the scaling up of LPG bottling unit/s in Puntland via a PPP is therefore designed to provide the initial investment required to catalyze both private sector and consumer investments.

Over the past two decades more than 1,400 PPP deals were signed in the European Union, representing a capital value of approximately €260 billion . Investments in public sector infrastructure are seen as an important means of maintaining economic activity. As a result, PPPs have a significant role in the development of public sector infrastructure. The PPP will be funded and operated through a partnership between government and private sector companies. The PPP will involve a contract between a public sector authority and a private party, in which the private party will provide a public service and assume substantial financial, technical and operational risk in the project. PPPs provide a unique opportunity for collaboration in public management. A key motivation for the government of Puntland is bringing in new sources of financing for funding public infrastructure and service needs.

METHODOLOGY

The assignment will start with market survey using customer panels and one-on-one interviews. It will also involve visits to and contacts with the neighboring countries as well as material and equipment supplying companies to collect relevant information, see facilities in operation and obtain quotations.

SCOPE OF WORK

Adeso is seeking the services of a consultant or firm to carry out a detailed Commercial Feasibility Study, Business Plan Development and Establishment of public-private-partnership (PPP) to scale-up LPG Gas as an Alternative Energy System in Puntland that has the potential to reduce urban demand for charcoal. The evaluation will measure Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) bottling unit/s in Puntland and recommend the most viable options. The consultant or firm will advise and prepare a project plan to establish a cost effective and locally adaptable alternative energy system LPG bottling unit/s) in Puntland and give recommendations on the best ways of promoting use of LPG and its sale at affordable prices within the local market.

The consultant or firm is responsible for the preparation of a project plan as follows:• Carry out market survey of LPG bottling unit/s in Puntland looking into the community consumption capacity - demand and supply. Knowledge, aptitude and practice assessment for kerosene will also be included;• Identify possible project implementation options including public private partnership;• Identify potential equipment and material suppliers and obtain price quotations;• Prepare resource (equipment and materials) plan;• Prepare work and organisational breakdown structure;• Estimate project cost and time to execute it;• Suggest possible project site/s.

For the establishment of a public-private-partnership (PPP) for LPG bottling unit/s in Puntland, the consultant or firm is required to:

• Design the operating model of the PPP– its organization and management structure, staffing requirements, skill requirements, job descriptions, training requirements, key processes, information requirements, and systems requirements;• Advise on the most efficient relationship between the PPP and the PPP agencies at Line Ministries and Local Authorities; • Prepare the documents necessary to guide the implementation of the PPP, including draft policies, procedures and operating manuals;• Develop an indicative budget for the PPP, and recommendations on how this budget is to be funded;• Develop pro forma initial Standard PPP Bidding Documents;• Support the PPP in hosting a ‘Government Stakeholders Awareness Seminar’, whereby the PPP is introduced to the relevant Line Ministries and Local Authorities; and other concerned agencies of the Puntland Government;• Support the PPP in hosting a ‘Public Awareness Seminar’, to increase public awareness of the benefits of PPP initiatives.

CONSULTANCY PERIOD

The consultancy will be for a maximum duration of 90 days. Days required for preparation, reporting, and editing should be included in the quote. All travel, accommodation and meal expenses will be covered by Adeso. Note that travel days to and from Somalia will not be remunerated, travel might be required over the weekend and dates might change based on flight schedules.

DELIVERABLES

1. Analyze the existing demand for LPG bottling unit/s in Puntland and consider the plans for supply infrastructure by private sector energy companies in south-central Somalia and Somaliland.
2. Assess the availability of LPG bottling unit/s in Puntland in the regional and international markets to meet the demand in Puntland and rest of Somalia.
3. Review the shipping routes for LPG bottling unit/s in Puntland tankers, and evaluate possibilities of berthing at Bosasso. Based on these analysis determine the shipment volumes to meet the LPG bottling unit/s in Puntland and the rest of Somalia. Based on these factors assess the feasibility of shipping the required LPG bottling unit/s and or volumes by tanker ships to Bosasso;
4. Once the feasibility of LPG bottling unit/s shipping by tankers is established, a detailed techno-economic design study for the LPG bottling unit/s jetty and pumping infrastructure at Bosasso should be carried out.
5. The proposed infrastructure should also include storage facilities to cover the current and projected demand. All international norms in terms of safety and environmental management should be kept in mind during the design.
6. The study should develop detailed specifications and tender documents as well as design drawings and cost estimates;
7. Carry out development of a public-private-partnership arrangement for the private sector to collaborate in establishing the supply infrastructure at Bosasso, clearly specifying the obligations and benefits of each party. Successful public-private-partnership (PPP) models from the region and beyond could be used for this purpose.
8. A report containing the design specifications, drawings and cost estimates for LPG bottling unit/s jetty, pumping infrastructure and storage facilities at Bosasso.
9. Determine guidelines for structuring and operating the PPP, including cross-sectoral liaising.
10. Prepare of activity plan and operation model report on draft procedures, operating manuals and budget to implement the PPP.
11. After the establishment of the PPP, the Consultant/firm shall also provide initial training sessions, in respect of the above-noted materials, for the staff of the PPP.
12. After the establishment of the PPP, the Consultants/firm shall also provide information packets for, and participate in, at least one ‘Government Stakeholders Awareness Seminar’ and ‘Public.

QUALIFICATIONS:

It is expected that the consultant will have good understanding of Alternative Energy Systems, especially LPG bottling unit/s in Puntland, the markets, shipping lines and have prior PPP experience in designing LPG bottling unit/s jetty, pumping infrastructure and storage facilities. Experiences LPG bottling unit/s infrastructure design and/or operation as well as regional experience in east Africa is desirable.

In addition, The consultant or firm will be a multidisciplinary consulting firm with the expertise in marketing, project planning and plant engineering, therefore, will:• Have a team of experts in the management functions particularly marketing and project planning as well as plant engineering;• Have a proven experience in the energy sector (promotion of alternative cost-effective sources of energy, etc.); • Have at least five years experience in project planning and plant operation and engineering;• Have relevant previous work experience with the Puntland institutions, government and business community;• Have experts willing to travel to collect relevant data for the project;• Have an understanding of operating in an environment that is not very secure with a history of conflict;• Have completed a recent consultancy or project concerning the development of a PPP, ideally in Somalia, including recent experience in the development of standard bidding documents for PPP transactions;• Local knowledge of the principles applicable to Somali context.

COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

In consideration of the fees paid, the Consultant/firm expressly assigns to Adeso any copyright arising from the works the consultant produces while executing this contract. All images (whether used for online or print purposes) must however bear the consultant’s photo credit, as specified by international intellectual property rights. The consultant may not use, reproduce or otherwise disseminate or authorize others to use, reproduce or disseminate such works without prior consent from Adeso.

How to apply:

Applications should be submitted by 25th September 2013. The selection committee will review all applications as they arrive. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. Adeso is an equal opportunity employer.

Each application package should include the following:• An application letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria including how the consultant’s previous experience matches the consultancy objectives, the interest in the position, availability and consultancy rates. • A sample of recent work.• Updated CV (maximum 3 pages) including relevant work experience and qualifications.• Contact details of 2 referees.

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed.

All applications should be sent to Adeso at consultancy@adesoafrica.org with the subject line:Commercial Feasibility Study, Business plan Development and Establishment of PPP to scale-up LPG Gas as an Alternative Energy System in Puntland.

Organization: Centre for African Family Studies
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 20 Sep 2013

TITLE: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
SUPERVISOR: OPERATIONS &BUSINESS DEV. DIRECTOR/KMS
JOB LOCATION: CAFS CORPORATE HEAD OFFICE OR REGIONAL OFFICE
PERSONS (POSITIONS) SUPERVISED: NONE
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 20TH SEPTEMBER, 2013
STARTING DATE: 21ST OCTOBER, 2013

Duration: Two year contract

Organization Profile:

The Centre for African Family Studies is an African Institution dedicated to strengthening the capacities of organizations and individuals in the field of health, HIV & AIDS, population and development in order to contribute to improving the quality of life of families in sub-Saharan Africa. CAFS Training and Technical Assistance Team (TTA) made up of highly qualified professionals of Advocacy, Reproductive Health, HIV&AIDS, Organizational Development, and Knowledge Management (KM), conduct courses and provides research and consultancy services from bases in Lome, Togo, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Abuja, Nigeria and Nairobi Kenya.

Position Description and Required Tasks:

The position of Business Development Assistant will be part of CAFS’ TTA Team, which is under the supervision of Operations and Business Development Director/TTA. The purpose of this position is to provide the Business Development Assistant (BDA) with an opportunity to gather professional experience in the areas of Business Development/training and technical assistance in Health, Knowledge Management, Population and Development. In order to do this, the BDA will be required to perform tasks related to the following areas:

Support to Business Development

1. Assisting Technical Specialists to conduct social science research using qualitative and quantitative methods (literature review, development of questionnaire, surveys, and analysis and report writing)
2. Monitoring and tracking announcement and publication of calls and requests for proposals/expressions of interest
3. Undertaking Internet and desk research to gather information on proposals/Concept Notes / EOIs (Expression of Interest).
4. Supporting preparation of EOIs and proposal development by tracking set timeframes and deadlines, preparation of EOIs/proposals, and dispatching of EOIs and proposals as required
5. Assisting technical specialists to compile, edit and review project and technical reports and publications. This includes gleaning, reviewing and analyzing information and data and using same to prepare reports and other documents as required
6. Participating in implementing assigned research proposals components (data processing and analysis)
7. Assisting technical specialists to facilitate training courses relating to Advocacy, Reproductive Health, and HIV &AIDS.
8. Any other duties as requested by immediate supervisor, within the sphere of business development, technical assistance and administration regardless of the degree of support or leadership required.

Support to training

1. Reviewing participant manuals and materials.
2. Assisting technical specialists to edit the courses reports.
3. When applicable, support training facilitation and coordination.

Key Outputs

1. Information and knowledge from Internet and desk research as required to support proposal development and technical service delivery, including calls/requests for proposal, information on proposal requirements of donors and other sources of assistance, and technical materials for curricula and technical materials development.
2. Specific sections of LOIs, EOIs, and other proposals as required
3. Assigned activity or other reports, or sections thereof.
4. Ideas and suggestions as contributions for improving work processes and outcomes in the TTA Team
5. Active participation in and contributions to TTA Team working and results.
6. Weekly reports on tracking of opportunities advertised by all multilateral, bi-lateral donors, foundations and other civil society organizations.
7. Contribute entirely or partially to the development of twenty-four proposals in a year or on average two proposals per month.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum of first degree level of education in social or health sciences, or equivalents
• Besides, applicant must have knowledge and expertise in:
• Conducting social science and/or public health related research, especially in Reproductive Health, HIV&AIDS;
• The fundamentals of scientific research methodologies and survey design;
  • Knowledge of Sexual and Reproductive Health issues and programs throughout the region.

Language

High proficiency in spoken and written English; a second language (French) would be an asset.

How to apply:

Send Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@cafs.org

Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 04 Nov 2013

ACDI/VOCA is currently seeking a long term Business Development Coordinator for the FARM (Food, Agribusiness and Rural Markets) program, a current five-year, USAID-funded project in South Sudan. The program is designed to increase agricultural productivity in selected commodities, increase trade, and improve the capacity of producers, private sector and public sector actors in South Sudan to develop commercial smallholder agriculture. The FARM program fosters economic growth to reduce poverty and food insecurity by improving the competitiveness of staple food value chains (maize, sorghum, cassava and groundnuts) in which large numbers of smallholders participate.

The Business Development Coordinator position is based in Juba, and will provide capacity-building to farmer groups, agribusinesses, traders, producer organizations and financial institutions with the objective of increasing investment in agricultural production. This is in line with the core objectives of FARM in shifting from donor-sponsored to commercial agriculture. The responsibilities of the Business Development Coordinator are broadly defined as seeking to improve the capacity of agricultural value chain actors (whether farmers, producer organizations, agribusinesses, traders, etc.) to become credit-worthy clients, develop business plans, prudently use financial products, and invest in profitable market opportunities. The Business Development Coordinator will receive technical direction from the Trade and Marketing Director. Based in Juba, Business Development Coordinator will travel throughout the Equatorias to replicate successful models and provide an “investment lens” to other project activities.

Responsibilities:Organize farmer groups into formal cooperative groups and carry out mobilization meetings to form umbrella cooperative organizations.Develop bylaws, governance, leadership structures and registration.Mobilize members to raise share capital to start the cooperative organization and support registered cooperative organizations with recorded keeping and accounting systems.Develop business planning guidelines and conduct strategic business planning sessions for registered cooperative organizations.Carry out FaaB trainings at County levels to members of registered farmer organizations.Develop an M & E plan for organizational Systems Support intervention and implement the M & E plan to determine impact of engagement with farmers’ organizations.Provide ongoing support to cooperative production and business capacity.Identify critical investment needs among key farmer cooperative organizations.Develop the capacity of Input Providers and identify available input/service providers at state and county level.Support STTA for input providers’ business capacity needs assessment.Design and roll out appropriate support intervention to improve capacity.Identify and develop investment and financing options in strategic crop value chains to increase net returns to actors.Conduct Trader-Farmer Forums (TFF) for Cost Transparency and Price Negotiations.Identify MFIs/Banks ready to engage with farmer organization and agro entrepreneurs and assist farmer organizations and Agro-entrepreneurs in developing proposals for funding.Facilitate the provision of Seed Capital Grants (SCG) to model SACCos for on-lending to progressive farmers and farmer organizations.

Qualifications:Minimum 5+ years of experience working on agricultural development and competiveness projects. Master’s degree in relevant agriculture/agronomy technical field preferred.Demonstrated understanding of the value chain approach.Experience implementing activities in large, complex projects in challenging environments. Fluency in English required.

How to apply:

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556F361D43515B7E59192F77571C680D627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.