CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: CTG Global
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 25 Nov 2014

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Position Civil Service Management Specialist - Garowe Place of Performance Garowe, Somalia Contract Duration 50 working days Starting Date

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

In 2012, after a long and troubled transition, a new political dispensation was found in Somalia, with the adoption of the Provision Constitution, the selection of a new parliament, the election of president and formation of a new government.

For the Fedeall Government of Somalia to fulfill its mandate and meet expectations of the Somali people, as well as being able to assume gradually the capacity to deliver services to the population, Somalia’s public institution need to reconstitute cross cutting and central capacities at all levels of government.

The challenges faced by the Federal Government in strengthening its public sector institutions are enormous. The long civil war and looting have destroyed physical infrastructure, equipment and the institutional memory of most government agencies and ministries. There is a lack of clarity on the mandate and functions across Federal Government Institutions and between the federal and subnational levels of government. Clear institutional mandate and policy frameworks are mostly absent and lead to competing and overlapping functions. The functional assignments of revenue and expenditure for each level of government entailed by the Federal Constitution have not been clearly spelled out.

Staff capacity is low across the whole spectrum of government institutions with limited mechanisms to identify and redress these capacity gaps. There are currently virtually no trainng avenues for government employees, majority of whom lost the opportunity to develop technical and professional skills through a formal system of quality eduation.

The New Deal (endorsed in Brussels on 16 September 2013 by the Government and development partners) offers ways for an inclusive country-led and country-owed transition out of fragility, focusing on medium and long term priorities and on the needs of Somalia and its people.

To deliver on the priorities and commitments on public sector capacity development identified in the Somalia Compact, the government will establish an Institutional Capacity Developmnt Flagship Programme, jointly supported by the World Bank, our client and development partners. The objective of the proposed Flagship Programme is to “enable the government to fill critical capacity gaps in the civil service and to strengthen the capacity of key ministries and agencies to perform core governement functions. The proposed Flagship Programme consists of three components focusing on:

­ Developing capacity for core government functions

­ Strengthening the frameworks and procedures for civil service management

­ Strengthening capacity at the center of government to effectively coordinate policy and lead reform

While the full Flagship Programme is expected to be operational late 2014, the present assignment takes place in the context of the joint partners short term support (till end of 2014). The objectives of the short term support are to design and initiate activities and help build cross-governmental support for the Flagship programme.

Based on the proposed Flagship Programme, our client’s short term support focuses on following six interrelated areas to assuring that the government of Somalia has ownership of and can begin to implement its institutional Capacity Development Flagship Programme:

­ Establishing a government-led capacity injection mechanism to fill urgent capacity gaps in key institutions.

­ Review of training and professional development options

­ Developing and implementing a Civil Service Management Framework

­ Supporting a review of the institutional machinery of government

­ Strengthening central policy making and coordination functions; and

­ Identifyin options for rolling out the Programme in Puntland

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Objective of the Assignment

· The present individual consultancy assignment falls under Flagship Programme component 2 “ Strengthening the frameworks and procedures for civil service management.”

· The present assignment seeks to develop a training programme, prepare a training plan and its implementation strategy for the staff of the Civil Service Commission, the Ministry of Labor and Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation.

· The Training Specialist is expected to work in close coordination with our client, World Bank and counterpart government institutions and ministries. S/he is equally expected to closely coordinate his/her work with overall coordinator Puntland.

Scope of Work / Expected Output

· The scope of work includes review of the existing skill sets of the staff of the Civil Service Commission, the Ministry of Labor and Ministry Planning and prepares a short term (6 months) training plan and its implementation strategy to upgrade the existing skills and to help them acquire the new skills required in the performance of their assigned duties.

· The beneficiaries of Puntland State Government include Civil Service Commission, the Ministry of Labor and the Ministry of Planning.

· Specifically, the Training Specialist is expected to undertake the following activities:

o Review the training needs of the Commission and Ministry staff (based on the training needs assessment recently implemented)

o Produce 6 months training programme for the Ministries and the commission’s staff

o Implement the training plan

Monitoring and Progress Controls

· Inception Report prior to start of work clearly spelling out the approach and work methodology and mutually agreed upon timelines of various deliverables

· Fortnightly progress reports on work done and challenges faced/concerns

· End of assignment report summarizing overall details of the assignment and lessons learnt

Final Product / Deliverables

· Following results are expected as final product of the present assignment:

o Inception report clearly spelling out the methodology and approach to undertake the study

o Review of the training needs assessment of the commission, the Ministry of Labor and the Ministry of Planning staff (based on the training needs assessment recently implemented) completed.

o Training materials developed

o Training plan for the staff of the Ministries and the Civil Service Commission developed

o Training plan implemented

o End of assignment report prepared

Review / Approval Time

· Approval and payments will be made within 14 days of the successful completion of agreed milestones and submission of the timesheet.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education

· Advanced university degree in Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Business Administration or in any other related discipline.

Work Experience

· Minimum 10 years professional experience in developing training plans or the government organizations / ministries.

· Proven ability to deliver results in complex and challenging environments, and to translate strategies and good practices into practical and feasible solutions.

· Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing

· Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build consensus and good judgement in dealing with politically sensitive issues.

· Prior experience of working in our client’s context in the field of organizational development, preferably in fragile states is an added advantage.

· Demonstrates commitment to our client’s mission, vision and values.

· Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Key Competencies

· Accountability

o mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations

· Planning and Organizing

o effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner

o ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work

o Ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent activities

· Teamwork and Respect for Diversity

o Ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries

o Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender

· Leadership and Self-Management

o Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback

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

o Remains clam in control and good humoured even under pressure

o Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

· Language

o English is the working language for this assignment.

The Training Specialist will be required to have a personal lap top computer.

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_615” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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

PositionCivil EngineerPlace of Performance Mogadishu with possibility to be posted to SectorsContract Duration Starting Date

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

Under the direct supervision of the Engineering Team Leader and overall guidance of the Chief Engineer, the Civil Engineer is responsible for planning, scheduling, and supevision of a wide range of construction/repair/maintenance projects at any assigned location in the Mission area in Somalia and submits the progress reports to Engineering Section on a regular basis.

The incumbent travels to the assigned project sites in Somalia to plan and supervise the construction / repair / maintenace projects being executed either by contractors or by scheduling materials, equipment, and tradesmen; monitor progress; enforce code and safety regulations; supervise construction works.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Under the direct supervision of the Engineering Team Leader, the Civil Engineer will perform, among others, the following duties and responsibilities:

· Travel to project sites to supervise the contractor works on construction projects and facilities such as buildings, camp sites, roads, and water supply systems, waste water disposal yards, and related structures and other engineering construction activities in the field in the mission area as needed

· Plan construction works by studying approved designs/drawings, ordering labors, materials and equipment

· Review and analyze designs/drawings at work sites for accuracy and feasibility

· Ensure that construction materials and works at project site are in compliance with specifications, established quality standards and as per approved design/drawings and SOR

· Carry out technical tests to ensure and verify construction quality

· Supervise the quality of accomplished work by contractors, ensuring that the projects will be delivered on time as per agreement

· Record and verify the completed works and submit the completion report to engineering team leader

· Record contracts’ invoices and take corrective action as necessary

· Submit progress reports during the implementation of construction projects as required

· Perform other tasks as assigned by the Engineering Team Leader / Chief Engineer

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education

· At least a Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Civil / Structural Engineering or Architectural or related field.

Work Experience

· At least eight (8) years of professional working as a Civil Engineer including a minimum of 2 years of experience to supervise construction projects.

Key Competencies

· Planning and Organizing – proven ability to plan, organize and prioritize projects in addition to having an eye for detail and able to put ideas into a tangible form

· Technology Awareness – knowledge, understanding and significant practical experience in using IT in design and project management in addition to using software package such as Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD) and MS Projects.

· Teamwork – good interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship with colleagues and subordinates in a multi-cultural/ ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity

· Communication – ability to successfully communicate conceptual ideas and design rationale. Ability to produce progress reports on construction works.

· Languages – good written and oral command of English

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_644” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Organization: CTG Global
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 25 Nov 2014

TERMS OF REFERENCE

PositionCivil Service Management Specialist - Mogadishu**Place of Performance** Mogadishu, Somalia**Contract Duration** 50 working days**Starting Date**

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

In 2012, after a long and troubled transition, a new political dispensation was found in Somalia, with the adoption of the Provision Constitution, the selection of a new parliament, the election of president and formation of a new government.

For the Fedeall Government of Somalia to fulfill its mandate and meet expectations of the Somali people, as well as being able to assume gradually the capacity to deliver services to the population, Somalia’s public institution need to reconstitute cross cutting and central capacities at all levels of government.

The challenges faced by the Federal Government in strengthening its public sector institutions are enormous. The long civil war and looting have destroyed physical infrastructure, equipment and the institutional memory of most government agencies and ministries. There is a lack of clarity on the mandate and functions across Federal Government Institutions and between the federal and subnational levels of government. Clear institutional mandate and policy frameworks are mostly absent and lead to competing and overlapping functions. The functional assignments of revenue and expenditure for each level of government entailed by the Federal Constitution have not been clearly spelled out.

Staff capacity is low across the whole spectrum of government institutions with limited mechanisms to identify and redress these capacity gaps. There are currently virtually no trainng avenues for government employees, majority of whom lost the opportunity to develop technical and professional skills through a formal system of quality eduation.

The New Deal (endorsed in Brussels on 16 September 2013 by the Government and development partners) offers ways for an inclusive country-led and country-owed transition out of fragility, focusing on medium and long term priorities and on the needs of Somalia and its people.

To deliver on the priorities and commitments on public sector capacity development identified in the Somalia Compact, the government will establish an Institutional Capacity Developmnt Flagship Programme, jointly supported by the World Bank, our client and development partners. The objective of the proposed Flagship Programme is to “enable the government to fill critical capacity gaps in the civil service and to strengthen the capacity of key ministries and agencies to perform core governement functions. The proposed Flagship Programme consists of three components focusing on:

­ Developing capacity for core government functions

­ Strengthening the frameworks and procedures for civil service management

­ Strengthening capacity at the center of government to effectively coordinate policy and lead reform

While the full Flagship Programme is expected to be operational late 2014, the present assignment takes place in the context of the joint partners short term support (till end of 2014). The objectives of the short term support are to design and initiate activities and help build cross-governmental support for the Flagship programme.

Based on the proposed Flagship Programme, our client’s short term support focuses on following six interrelated areas to assuring that the government of Somalia has ownership of and can begin to implement its institutional Capacity Development Flagship Programme:

­ Establishing a government-led capacity injection mechanism to fill urgent capacity gaps in key institutions.

­ Review of training and professional development options

­ Developing and implementing a Civil Service Management Framework

­ Supporting a review of the institutional machinery of government

­ Strengthening central policy making and coordination functions; and

­ Identifyin options for rolling out the Programme in Puntland

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Objective of the Assignment

· The present individual consultancy assignment falls under component 2.1 “Strengthening basic framework for civil service” which entails the development of a plan for the civil service management framework.

· The specific objective of the present assignment is to realized (a) a shared understanding and analysis of the present legal, regulatory, policy and management environment for civil service management in the federal government of Somalia, (b) an agreed upon medium (three to four years) approach towards addressing the civil service management reforms, (c) dedicated organization development plans for the Civil Service Commission and the Ministry of Labour.

Scope of Work / Expected Output

· The scope of work includes review of the existing legal and regulatory framework governing the civil service management structure in the country and helps develop a civil service framework with a prioritized and properly sequenced work plan.

· The Federal beneficiary institutions include the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, the Ministry of Planning and the National Civil Service Commission.

· Specifically, the Civil Service Management Specialist is expected to undertake the following activities:

o To review the existing legal, regulatory and policy frameworks and formulate recommendations concerning reforming / updating the legal, regulatory and policy framework.

o To review the existing overall civil service management arrangements and formulate recommendations concerning reforming / updating the civil service management arrangements with specific attention to role and responsibility distribution between concerned institutions.

o Develop together with the Civil Service Commission and the Ministry of Labour dedicated organizational development plans for the next three or four years. This plan would include internal organizational structure and external coordination mechanism, specifically in relation with the New Deal arrangements, staffing arrangements and a capacity development plan.

o To formulate a three to four year strategy/approach to the implement the recommendations, including a detailed annual plan for the first year.

· The Civil Service Management Specialist is expected to work in close coordination with our client, World Bank and counterpart government institutions and ministries and is equally expected to closely coordinate her/his work with the overall coordinator.

Monitoring and Progress Controls

· Inception Report prior to start of work clearly spelling out the approach and work methodology and mutually agreed upon timelines of various deliverables

· Fortnightly progress reports on work done and challenges faced/concerns

· End of assignment report summarizing overall details of the assignment and lessons learnt

Final Product / Deliverables

· Following results are expected as final product of the present assignment:

o Stock take of existing legal, regulatory, policy and management arrangements/frameworks in the area of civil service and human resource management is completed.

o Management arrangements for civil service management with special attention to the roles and responsibilities of the different national parties.

o Organizational development plans for the Civil Service Commission and the Ministry of Labour

o Prioritized and sequenced strategy/approach for the development of Civil Service Management Framework developed, with a detailed first year workplan.

Review / Approval Time

· Approval and payments will be made within 14 days of the successful completion of agreed milestones and submission of the timesheet.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education

· Advanced university degree in Public Administration, Human Resource Management, or any other related field.

Work Experience

· Minimum 10 years professional experience of working in or with government related to Civil Service Management reforms.

· Proven ability to deliver results in complex and challenging environments, and to translate strategies and good practices into practical and feasible solutions.

· Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing

· Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build consensus and good judgement in dealing with politically sensitive issues.

· Prior experience of working in our client’s context in the field of organizational development, preferably in fragile states is an added advantage.

· Demonstrates commitment to our client’s mission, vision and values.

· Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Key Competencies

· Accountability

o mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations

· Planning and Organizing

o effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner

o ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work

o Ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent activities

· Teamwork and Respect for Diversity

o Ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries

o Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender

· Leadership and Self-Management

o Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback

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

o Remains clam in control and good humoured even under pressure

o Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

· Language

o English is the working language for this assignment.

The Training Specialist will be required to have a personal lap top computer.

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_616” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 17 Oct 2014

SUMMARY:

Counterpart International is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID-funded Enhancing Civil Society Contribution to the Public Policy Process program in Morocco. The program will support civil society organizations (CSOs) to contribute more effectively to lawmaking and the public policy process, as well as the Government of Morocco to engage civil society in developing, implementing, and overseeing public policy. Responsible for leading and managing the overall program, the COP will work closely with USAID/Morocco’s Democracy and Governance Office and COPs of other USAID activities contributing to the same project purpose, key civil society partners and stakeholders, as all as senior-level host country government representatives. The COP will represent Counterpart to USAID, local and national partners, and other relevant donor organizations in Morocco. The COP will provide vision and technical leadership on issue of civic participation in governance. The COP will also oversee staff management and development and ensure the highest quality of project monitoring, evaluation, reporting and communications. Local and regional candidates are encouraged to apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide vision, leadership, strategic management and oversight of donor-funded programs.
• Provide line management to the field staff in accordance with the donor policies, procedures and requirements.
• Provide mentoring and professional development support to project staff, with emphasis on building capacity of national staff.
• Oversee all administrative, contracting, hiring, recruitment, financial and logistical aspects of the program.
• Coordinate activities between the field office and Counterpart Headquarters.
• Ensure the highest quality of project monitoring, evaluation, reporting and communications.
• Assume financial accountability and ensure successful implementation of the program.
• Ensure compliance with Counterpart and USAID rules and regulations, particularly with respect to financial and grant management.
• Serve as primary liaison to USAID, local and national governmental authorities, local nongovernmental organizations, community organizations, and other donor organizations.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s degree in a related field, such as political science, law or public policy.
• Minimum of 10 years of civil society development field experience, preferably in Morocco or a similar country.
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible management experience, with significant experience administering donor-funded programs in the areas of organizational capacity development, youth development and employment, public policy, or advocacy.
• Demonstrated success with developing and operationalizing civil society development work.
• Leadership in engaging private civil society as well as government institutions to collaborate on enhancing citizens’ participation in governance.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning, training, and human resource management.
• Good knowledge of Morocco’s socio-political context.
• Excellent knowledge of the current situation of civil society in Morocco or a similar country.
• Strong multicultural, interpersonal, and supervision skills.
• Demonstrated ability to give effective presentations and write high quality technical reports.
• Excellent ability to amiably collaborate and coordinate activities with multiple stakeholders including government, civil society, and individuals.
• Proven ability to advocate civil society issues.
• Sensitivity towards inclusion issues, such as gender analysis and integration of activities to close gender gaps.
• Previous experience in managing complex USG or bilateral donor-funded projects with large sub-grants portfolio.
• Knowledge of USAID development approaches, as well as understanding of USAID rules and regulations and mandatory reporting requirements.
• Professional written and oral fluency in English, in addition to French or Arabic required.

How to apply:

http://www.counterpart.org/working-with-us

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 17 Oct 2014

SUMMARY:

Counterpart International is seeking a Gender Specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded Enhancing Civil Society Contribution to the Public Policy Process program in Morocco. The program will support civil society organizations (CSOs) to contribute more effectively to lawmaking and the public policy process, as well as the Government of Morocco to engage civil society in developing, implementing, and overseeing public policy. With the support and under the supervision of the Chief of Party (COP) and Counterpart Headquarters staff, the Gender Specialist will ensure that gender is effectively integrated into program activities, methodologies and approaches in a manner that is culturally sensitive and results-oriented. The Gender Specialist will also work with local partners to ensure gender integration into their program design and activities as well as their organizational structure and program management. The Gender Specialist should have competence and extensive past experience working on gender-related projects, conducting in-depth gender analyses, and integrating gender across a program’s components. Additionally, the Gender Specialist will be involved in the monitoring and evaluation process of gender-related activities, including developing and ensuring good indicator reporting and writing official reports.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct a gender analysis as part of the project assessment team to identify relevant gender roles, gaps, opportunities, and power differences and to analyze why such disparities and differences exist, and to assess their potential impact on achieving program objectives.
• Develop and support the implementation of a gender strategy and a gender action plan integrating findings from the gender analysis into the program design in an effort to mitigate the obstacles that prevent males and females from fully participating in program activities and to ensure equitable program impact on males and females.
• Design program activities that are sensitive to male and female gender roles, including sensitizing male stakeholders to the benefits of reducing gender inequality and engaging male support for female participation and leadership.
• Work with local partners, including subgrantees, to ensure gender integration into their program design and activities, as well as within their organizational structure and program management.
• Coordinate with implementing partners to ensure gender integration into overall program strategy and all activities.
• Work with the program’s other technical specialists to ensure that gender is properly integrated into all trainings, capacity building activities, and technical assistance to partners and assistance recipients.
• Increase the capacity of civil society organizations to advocate on women’s issues as well as integrate attention to gender in advocacy efforts on other issues.
• Contribute to the development of annual work plans, performance monitoring systems and tools, and writing of progress, quarterly and final program reports.
• Coordinate with and support the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team in establishing and implementing reporting systems for USAID data and ensure the collection of gender-disaggregated information.
• Use performance indicators and evaluations to capture effectiveness of gender integration strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in gender studies or related field required.
• Minimum eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience working on gender integration issues for international development programs.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience working on USAID programs.
• Good knowledge of gender issues in Morocco including social, political, and cultural gender norms and challenges.
• Work experience in Morocco or similar context required.
• Experience designing, leading and conducting gender analyses, as well as integrating and implementing findings into program design.
• Experience engaging local stakeholders, including CSOs, members of Parliament, and other local and national government leaders in gender-sensitive initiatives.
• Experience building capacity of local stakeholders on gender issues.
• Experience integrating gender in community participatory engagement or advocacy preferred.
• Professional written and oral fluency in English, in addition to French or Arabic required

How to apply:

http://www.counterpart.org/working-with-us

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 17 Oct 2014

SUMMARY:

Counterpart International is seeking a Grants Manager for an anticipated USAID-funded Enhancing Civil Society Contribution to the Public Policy Process program in Morocco. The program will support civil society organizations (CSOs) to contribute more effectively to lawmaking and the public policy process, as well as the Government of Morocco to engage civil society in developing, implementing, and overseeing public policy. The position will provide overall grant management for Counterpart’s local partners. Under the supervision of the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), and with support from the CSO Capacity Development Specialist, the Grants Manager will be responsible for the day-today management of the grants program. The Grants Manager will ensure effective management and monitoring of the grants with a focus on compliance with USAID rules and regulations. The Grants Manager should have relevant experience in grants administration, program and financial reporting, and USAID rules and regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that the sub-grants to local CSOs and any other sub-grantees are implemented as per program objectives, design and USAID sub-grants regulations.
• Under the guidance of the COP, supervise the Grant team’s grant-making process from start to finish.
• Maintain an up-to-date grants manual for the program.
• Design and oversee the issuance of RFAs.
• Shortlist and evaluate grant applications including letters of interest, budgets and full proposals.
• Negotiate with potential grantees and finalize agreements.
• Ensure accurate grant close-out procedures.
• Supervise the grant team’s review of financial and program reports for submission to the COP, as well as documentation to ensure that grantees meet both Counterpart and USAID rules and regulations.
• Manage and supervise the staff on the grants team in their day-to-day operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A university degree in business administration, international development, or related field is required.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the areas of: grants management using cost reimbursable grants, fixed obligation grants, and contracts; have a working understanding of USAID grant regulations.
• At least four (4) years’ work experience with USAID-funded programs, including demonstrated knowledge of USG rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Quickbooks accounting software.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with civil society organizations, USAID, project staff, and other beneficiaries.
• Experience in Morocco preferred.
• Written and oral fluency in English, in addition to either French or Arabic required.

How to apply:

http://www.counterpart.org/working-with-us

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 17 Oct 2014

SUMMARY:

Counterpart International is seeking an Advocacy and Communications Specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded Enhancing Civil Society Contribution to the Public Policy Process program in Morocco. The program will support civil society organizations (CSOs) to contribute more effectively to lawmaking and the public policy process, as well as the Government of Morocco to engage civil society in developing, implementing, and overseeing public policy. With the support of the Deputy Chief of Party and headquarters staff, the Advocacy and Communications with local and national media and CSOs to promote program activities and provide technical assistance, guidance and coaching support to implementing partners in public outreach, public relations, and effective media communications and relations. S/he will be responsible for preparing regular program reports, press releases, success stories, and other materials. The Advocacy and Communications Specialist will also work closely with implementing partners to build and leverage CSO coalitions to meet shared public policy goals, develop advocacy strategies related to public policy, including youth and women’s issues, and build the capacity of CSOs to reach out to constituents and public sector representatives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement and evaluate the program’s communications strategy to inform the U.S. Government, Government of Morocco, and other audiences about the project, including the development of success stories and weekly news.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to CSOs to support their public outreach, public relations and media communications and relations.
• Work closely with CSOs to build and leverage networks to meet shared public policy goals and develop advocacy strategies related to public policy.
• Build the capacity of CSOs to conduct outreach to constituents and public sector representatives.
• Manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all program deliverables, including print and electronic communications materials, program reports, press releases, and success stories.
• Ensure compliance with USAID branding and marking for program materials.
• Develop and produce communications materials tied to program objectives and reform efforts that are sensitive to local political, social and cultural realities.
• Prepare materials for high-level visitors, including: scene setters, trip itineraries, photographs, event agendas, success stories, press releases and reports, and video presentations of the project.
• Oversee development and operation of the program’s public website to provide general information and reporting on project activities.
• Lead the generation of content for the program’s public website
• Manage all media contacts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, media or a related field preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years of professional communications experience, ideally providing strategic communications for international development programs, with a minimum of three (3) years under USAID projects.
• A minimum three (3) years of demonstrated experience and expertise in civil society strengthening, including capacity development; coalition and network building; advocacy; public outreach; and civil society-related training and facilitation in one or more of the above-mentioned fields.
• Experience developing and implementing communications strategies.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory and organizational skills.
• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, able to work effectively with CSOs, USAID, project staff, and other beneficiaries.
• Commitment to gender integration, experience with gender integration a plu

How to apply:

http://www.counterpart.org/working-with-us

Organization: Trócaire
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 04 Oct 2013

Trocaire, CAFOD and SCIAF invite tenders for a Baseline Exercise for their Joint Civil Society Development Programme in Ethiopia Trócaire, CAFOD and SCIAF have recently re-developed their joint Civil Society Development Programme programme in Ethiopia. As part of their commitment to monitoring progress and programme impact, they intend to conduct a baseline survey for the programme in the coming months and are currently looking for a consultant to support and lead this interesting process. 

How to apply:

Full Terms of Reference available from Seble O'Rourke, E: sorourke@trocaire.ie. Closing date: 4 October 2013.

View the original article here

Organization: UN Women
Country: Egypt
Closing date: 17 Sep 2013

UN WOMEN was created in 2010, giving the UN system a strong entity with a mandate to advance women´s rights globally. Specifically, UN Women´s role is to:

• Support the development of normative frameworks to promote gender equality, gender justice and women’s empowerment.
• Support inter-governmental bodies, such as the Commission on the Status of Women, and inter-governmental processes such as the Rio+20 Conference on Sustainable Development and the Post-2015 development Agenda, in their formulation of policies, global standards and norms to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment
• Help Member States to implement these standards, standing ready to provide suitable, technical and financial support as necessary, and to forge effective partnerships with civil society
• To hold the UN system accountable for its own commitments on gender equality, including regular monitoring of system-wide progress

In doing this, UN WOMEN works at a country and regional level, building on the work done in the past and leveraging UNIFEM´s previous relationships with civil society and grassroots organizations on the ground, bringing women to the table in peace negotiations and supporting civil society in advancing gender equality in their countries and regions.

The relationship with civil society is critically important. The GA has requested the head of UN WOMEN to continue the existing practice of effective consultation with civil society organizations, and encourage(d) their meaningful contribution to the work of the Entity (GA/64/289)

Furthermore, UN Women’s Global Strategic Plan 2011-13 lays out in paragraph 57, output 1.2 that “Effective strategic partnerships between UN Women and CSOs, particularly women’s organizations and coalitions, will continue to be critical and effective partners. UN Women will work to ensure more systematic consultations with civil society at all levels, including establishing a civil society advisory group at the global level and, where required, at national and regional levels. In coordination with UN partners, UN Women will develop joint advocacy initiatives with women’s organizations and civil society partners, including women’s rights networks, religious and traditional leaders, men and boys, youth groups, grassroots and non-governmental organizations.

UN WOMEN´s executive director is also making this commitment a priority. In her Vision and Action Plan, she said “in recognition of the special relationship I envisage between UN Women and women’s organizations, I will be forming an NGO Advisory Group to advise me as Executive Director of UN Women. This will be a body through which NGOs can share their perspectives, expertise and knowledge from the country level and a channel for our ongoing collaboration.”

The Arab states witnessed many transformations during and following the Arab Spring. Civil Society, as a whole, has a unique role to play as an actor and mechanism for change in the region, one of the key drivers behind the political and social revolutions that are taking place. Many of these changes saw women at the forefront of demonstrations holding their governments accountable, including in countries where women traditionally remain in the private sphere. In light of the role of women’s leadership and civil society in the Arab Spring and the low levels of women’s formal political participation across the region, UN WOMEN Arab States places support for this area at highest priority. UN WOMEN works with the emerging civil society movements to ensure that there is no regression on the women´s agenda post Arab Spring and that women’s civic activism can translate into sustained and meaningful engagement in all areas of public life. It is vital that all regional programming comes from an informed perspective in which the priorities on the ground, and from the ground, are taken into consideration. It is with this background that UN WOMEN Arab States is creating a Regional civil society advisory group.

Objectives:

The Advisory Group will be a consultative forum for regular dialogue between civil society and UN Women. More specifically the objectives will be:

i. To keep UN WOMEN up to date on the political changes that have taken place, are undergoing, and that might still happen, both in the Arab spring countries, and in countries that did not undergo a transformation in the last year;
ii. To foster dialogue and engagement between UN Women and civil society, on national development issues and trends related to gender equality, women’s rights and empowerment;
iii. To enable UN Women to benefit from civil society’s expertise, experience, perspective and knowledge and strengthen UN Women’s programme and priorities; and
iv. To serve as a consultative forum of ideas and strategies on key policy, knowledge and advocacy issues.

Role of the group:

• Provide strategic advice to UN Women and, when appropriate, on its thematic priorities and policies, including during the strategic planning process;
• Provide guidance on political, economic, social and cultural developments and trends to UN Women regional/national programming;
• Provide information on issues as they are observed and emerge, specifically in relation to political changes/unrest;
• Provide analysis on the socio-economic and political environment at the country/regional levels and its impact on gender equality and women’s rights issues;
• Provide inputs to UN Women’s programmes and policies, including the Regional Strategic Plan;
• Provide guidance and inputs to regional advocacy strategies;
• Assist UN Women in strengthening its engagement and dialogue with civil society at all levels.

Structural Framework:

The group will be managed from the UN WOMEN Arab States regional office and will meet twice a year with the opportunity to provide inputs electronically on a regular basis.
The ongoing collaboration with UN Women will take place via a web-based platform (the Civil Society Extranet), set up by UN Women, for group members to engage with each other and with all the country and regional Advisory Groups.

The civil society extranet platform that is being developed will facilitate knowledge and experience sharing with civil society experts and UN Women on key thematic issues of strategic importance to UN Women.

Composition:

The Arab States Civil Society Advisory Group will consist of 25 members. 12 of these will be from women´s equality networks, 8 will be from grassroots organizations, and 5 members will be high level experts in the field of gender equality and women´s rights, including, but not limited to, members of academia. All members will have a geographical distribution in the region, including members from North Africa and the Gulf States. UN WOMEN will ensure that a wide range of ideas and ideologies are represented in the group to best reflect the many perspectives that exist in the region.

The members will sit on the group on a rotational basis for two years. After two years, members, should they be nominated again, can be selected for an additional term of two years. Note that membership in the group is honorary and members will receive no remuneration, however, UN WOMEN will cover all travel expenses related to group meetings.

Selection criteria:

Civil society organizations and individuals will be invited to nominate members to the group. A committee composed of the UN agencies Arab States regional directors, and members of regional civil society, including, but not limited to regional members of the global Civil Society Advisory Group, led by the UN WOMEN Arab States Regional Director, will evaluate all nominations. The selection process will be duly documented ensuring transparency.

A member of the group can be a member of an organization, but their participation in the group will be in their individual capacity, not as a representative of their respective organization. They will be selected based on the following criteria:

• Strong connection to national or regional women’s organizations and networks, concerned with matters within the mandate of UN Women and with extensive experience in national and/or regional advocacy and policy development;
• Thematic expertise in UN WOMEN´s regional priority areas;
• Demonstrable understanding of the needs and interests of diverse groups of women, particularly following the Arab Spring;
• Good knowledge of development patterns among countries with diverse socio-economic status;
• Experience in policy, legislation and/or human rights treaties is valued, particularly at the regional level;
• Efforts will be taken to incorporate men in the group;
• There will be sufficient representation of young women, their organizations and networks;
• Members of the group must be nationals of and current residents of a country in the Arab States region
• Observers can be invited to meetings on a need basis

How to apply:

Please send the attached application form and your CV to vacancy.asro@unwomen.org and NOT later than September 17, 2013.

The post title should be placed in the email subject.
For more information, please download attached.

View the original article here