CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Action Against Hunger-UK
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 04 Dec 2014

ACF-UK is currently recruiting a consultant with experience in Nutrition, health and WaSH, as well as significant field experience in the evaluation of humanitarian / development projects, especially programmes in conflict areas and being managed through remote mechanisms for the external evaluation of the**“Integrated emergency response to drought and conflict affected population in South-Central Somalia”.**

The start date of the evaluation is intended for 02 January 2015and should run through to 31 January 2015. This will comprise of approximately 21 days of work.

The full Terms of Reference and application requirements can be found on the ACF-UK website.

Your application should consist of the following:

• 1-page expression of interest (highlighting your relevant experience, your daily rate in GBP and stating where you would be travelling from).
• An up-to-date CV
• The details of 2 references.

Please note: Documents will need to be combined into 2 files to enable complete upload to the website

All reasonable expenses will be covered by ACF.

The deadline for applications is the 04 December 2014.

Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive we are only able to contact shortlisted applicants. Thank you for your understanding.

Contact: Hannah Wichterich, Evaluations, Learning and Accountability Unit

evaluations@actionagainsthunger.org.uk

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position, please visit http://www.acfin-hr.net/jobs/positions.php?hq=18

Organization: Internews Network
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 21 Nov 2014

Conflict Sensitive Journalism Trainer / Radio Station Supervisor – CAR

Location:Bambari, Central African Republic (CAR)

Duration:6 months

Anticipated Start Date:Mid to Late November 2014

Deadline for Applications:Ongoing until position is filled

GENERAL FUNCTION

Violent conflict is also a threat for local journalists and local media organizations. But at times of crisis, good journalism is most important.

By providing reliable, timely information to the public, local reporters can assist their own communities to be better informed about the conflict beyond violent incidents and casualty figures. Local reporters can seek and analyze possible solutions that can potentially alter the way those communities deal with their own conflicts. And in order to do that, journalists need to understand more about the roots of the conflict, how that conflict may develop and how it may end.

The Conflict Sensitive Journalism Trainer/Radio Station Supervisor (CSJT/RSS) will be based in Bambari and embedded within Radio Gbagbara, a multi-confessional emergency radio station being set up by Internews to respond to the destruction of the last remaining local station, Radio Be Ôko, on July 7th, 2014. The CSJT/RSS will be in charge of facilitating the good continuation of local inter-community dynamics that are favorable to the radio through extensive consultation, mediation and negotiation with civilian and armed actors, and will train, mentor and provide technical support to a multi-confessional newsroom and board of adviser to effectively run the radio under the premise of Do-No-Harm.

Under the supervision of the Project Director/Humanitarian & Media Liaison Officer, the CSJT/RSS will design, implement and oversee all aspects of an ongoing training and mentoring program for Radio Gbagbara in Bambari, and work to ensure the success of this local community radio station’s start-up and growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the community radio station through its start-up and growing phases, and its newsroom and board of adviser in the daily management of their activities and production of high quality programming.
• Ensure local inter-community dynamics that are favorable to the radio through continued consultation and extensive mediation and negotiation with local civilian and armed actors.
• Raise the awareness of local armed and civilian actors regarding the role of a local radio station.
• Liaise with the international and humanitarian actors in Bambari to facilitate their communication with affected population.
• Design, implement and oversee all aspects of an ongoing CSJ training and mentoring program for a multi-confessional team of experienced and unexperienced local reporters, including Training-of-Trainers. This includes adapting/translating curriculum and the conflict sensitive journalism manuals to the local CAR context.
• Produce regular multimedia materials (i.e. blog posts, photos, podcasts) documenting the life of the project for external audiences, as required.
• Prepare and assemble materials for monthly and quarterly reports, in compliance with donor guidelines, including documenting achievements and challenges for Internews learning purposes, as required.
• Liaise with international media and promote Internews’ work, as required.
• Any other duties as required.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fluency in spoken and written French and English.
• Working knowledge of Arabic and/or Fulfulde is a strong asset.
• Extensive experience in journalism training and mentoring.
• Previous experience in the management of a local community radio station is a strong asset.
• Extensive experience in facilitation and training using hands-on participatory approaches.
• Previous experience in Conflict Sensitive Journalism in the context of an active inter-community conflict.
• Demonstrated skills in partnership/stakeholder management. Previous experience in the facilitation of inter-community dialogue, mediation and negotiation will be a strong asset.
• Extensive experience working (i.e. reporting, training…) in crises and relief operations, preferably in Sub-Saharan French- speaking Africa. Previous experience in CAR will be an asset.
• Very good working knowledge of the mandates and modalities of the international humanitarian sector.
• Fluency in use of digital field recording equipment, basic studio equipment and software, such as Adobe Audition and/or CoolEdit Pro.
• Sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics in the work place.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a challenging and a highly fluid environment.
• Good interpersonal, diplomatic and networking skills to liaise authoritatively with figures from the local media community, the local political and armed community and the international aid sector.
• Ability to adjust to shifting political circumstances and create programming accordingly.
• An understanding of the vision/mission, core values and objectives of Internews.
• Understanding of and passion for the area of communications with refugees and disaster affected communities.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent time management and the ability to prioritize a heavy workload under pressure.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work in demanding, stressful, and, at times, dangerous situations under difficult living conditions with respect for basic security rules.
• Psychological resilience and a sense of humor.

DESIRABLE:

• Knowledge of citizen journalism and familiarity with ways to leverage social media will be an asset, as will knowledge and experience of mapping and crowd-sourcing and mobile technology.

How to apply:

TO APPLY:

Please visit Internews' website to apply:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH17/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=INTERNEWS&c...

Or http://www.internews.org/jobs

Organization: Centre for Conflict Resolution
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 20 Sep 2013

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

The Centre for Conflict Resolution (CCR) is an independent, non-governmental Pan-African organisation, based in Cape Town, South Africa. Over the last 45 years it has worked continentally to promote constructive, creative and co-operative approaches to the resolution of conflict and the reduction of violence. It has produced numerous reports, books and research papers as well as conducted extensive capacity building, facilitated and mediated processes across the continent.

The Conflict Intervention and Peacebuilding Support (CIPS) Cluster of CCR conducts training in gender, human rights, and HIV/AIDS and security, and provides conflict resolution support and training in African countries such as South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Burundi and South Sudan.

CCR invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the following position:

SENIOR MANAGER: CONFLICT INTERVENTION AND PEACEBUILDING SUPPORT (CIPS)

Key responsibilities: • To contribute to CCR’s vision and leadership and to provide strategic leadership to the CIPS
Cluster;• To act as a CCR ambassador and to lead the project teams in building and maintaining the profile of the CIPS cluster internally and externally;• To manage and build an effective and motivated cluster team;• To facilitate the effective administration and financial management of the CIPS Cluster;• To write and edit training manuals, proposals, and progress reports;• To facilitate conflict resolution and mediation training interventions; and• To lead and guide income-generating strategies.

Requirements: • A Master’s degree in a related field;• At least five years relevant experience at senior management level; • Experience of conflict resolution facilitation and training with strong expertise in human rights, gender, and/or HIV/AIDS and security;• Experience of gender training and facilitation;• Experience in conducting training programmes in Africa;• Comprehensive experience and knowledge of African politics and/or conflict resolution in Africa;• Financial, human resource and project management experience;• Excellent writing, editing, and oral skills; and• Well-connected to international and national conflict resolution networks.

Advantages:• Ability to speak and write in French.

CCR has vast experience working with national and African regional institutions and the UN, and combines training, mediation, policy research and development within networks with influential leaders and researchers while conducting extensive mediation work at the grassroots level.

This position involves national and international travel.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV; a writing sample, as well as a letter of application, motivating why you believe you are suitable for the post, to Mr. Fritz Brand and Ms. Raygana Davids at recruitment@ccr.org.za. Please head your application “Vacancy – followed by the position you are applying for – followed by your name”.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 20 September 2013

Organization: Gender Resources Inc.
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 30 Sep 2013

Background:

Gender Resources, Inc. is a woman-owned small business (WOSB) specializing in gender consulting for companies, governments, and NGOs. Our consultants have experience in over 65 countries in multiple sectors.

Objective:

GRI is currently looking for a Senior Gender Advisor for long or short-term positions with an anticipated USAID-funded Transition and Conflict Mitigation Program in South Sudan.

Qualifications:

• Minimum ten (10) years experience promoting women’s participation in conflict mitigation processes, 15 years preferred
• Experience training and/or mentoring community groups and/or local government officials on gender equality issues
• Experience conducting government outreach to women, including facilitating community meetings
• Previous work experience in South Sudan a preferred, experience in a transitional or post-conflict environment required
• Strong management and organizational skills
• Professional level fluency in English required
• BA required, MA preferred

How to apply:

To apply, please email your CV to jobs@genderresources.com . Please include “South Sudan Conflict” in the subject line.