CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Search for Common Ground
Country: Guinea
Closing date: 18 Feb 2015

1. ELEMENTS DE CONTEXTE :

1.1. A propos de Search for Common Ground

Search for Common Ground (SFCG) est une ONG internationale fondée en 1982. Elle œuvre depuis plus de 30 ans à la transformation des conflits dans 34 pays à travers le monde. Elle privilégie la recherche de solutions coopératives au détriment d’approches plus conflictuelles. Dans le cadre de ses activités, SFCG a recours à une série d’outils : les formations, les médias, l’art ou le sport. En plus, SFCG travaille avec de nombreux partenaires locaux, notamment les radios, pour trouver des moyens culturels appropriés et adaptés au contexte. L'objectif est de renforcer les capacités de la société à résoudre les conflits de façon constructive. L’approche de SFCG vise à comprendre les différences et à agir sur les points communs. L'ONG travaille en Guinée depuis 2001. Plus d’informations sur SFCG sont disponibles surhttp://www.sfcg.org.

1.2. A propos du projet :

Financé par le Banque Mondiale, le projet "Gouvernance et Responsabilité du secteur public", s'inscrit dans le cadre d'un vaste programme de réforme enclenché par le gouvernement guinéen au lendemain des élections présidentielles de 2010. L’objectif principal du projet est de renforcer le leadership du Gouvernement et sa capacité stratégique à mener les réformes cruciales en gestion de Finances Publiques et des Ressources Humaines et à améliorer les services publics en impliquant la société civile dans ce processus. La composante 2 du projet, dont la mise en oeuvre est confiée à SFCG, vise le renforcement des capacités de la société civile à s’impliquer dans les programmes de réformes initiés par gouvernement. Une série de formations est prévue à cet effet au bénéfice des ONG nationales œuvrant dans le cadre de la gouvernance et la transparence, les organisations syndicales, les médias, les communicateurs traditionnels et les chargés de communication des ministères concernés par la réforme (Fonction publique, Finances, Budget, Plan et Décentralisation et administration du territoire).

Voir tous les détails dans les Termes de référence à télécharger : https://www.sfcg.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/TDR-recrutement-pour-une-serie-de-formations-des-OSC-au-budget-de-letat.pdf

How to apply:

OFFRE TECHNIQUE ET FINANCIERE:

Les candidats intéressés par cette offre devront préparer les éléments suivants :

i) Une proposition technique pour l’atelier incluant une courte note de compréhension des objectifs de celui-ci et une proposition de programme prévisionnel de l’atelier détaillant les modules qui seront présentés lors de la formation. Cette proposition s’efforcera au maximum de prendre en compte les attentes quant au contenu de l’atelier ;

ii) une offre financière incluant le budget détaillé de la prestation devra être présenté avec une indication des rubriques suivantes : honoraires, frais de déplacement, frais de logement et autres;

iii) Un CV complet.

Les postulants devront envoyer par mail (guinea@sfcg.org) les trois documents cités ci-dessus au
plus tard mercredi 18 février 2015. Les candidats doivent mentionner « Consultant formation
GUI719 » comme objet du mail.

Si des exigences ou objectifs cités dans cet appel à candidature ne peuvent être satisfaits par le
consultant, ce dernier devra le justifier dans l'offre technique.

Organization: United Nations
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 01 Mar 2015

TERMS OF REFERENCE

RADIO OKAPI CONSULTANT

BACKGROUND

Launched in 2001, Radio Okapi – the United Nations radio station in the DRC, is a product of MONUSCO’s (formerly MONUC’s) partnership with the Swiss non-governmental organization Fondation Hirondelle supporting news media in conflict, post-conflict and crisis zones (FH).

MONUSCO is currently planning to make Radio Okapi sustainable as an independent and reliable radio station, in the process of the so-called “*perennisation*” of Radio Okapi, in preparation for the forthcoming electoral cycle and the eventual withdrawal of MONUSCO from the DRC.

Following the closure of the partnership with FH, the process of “*perennisation*” of Radio Okapi will be piloted by MONUSCO, with the donors being called on to help prepare the ground for making the radio station fully sustainable over the period of the next three to five years.

PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT

The purpose of the consultancy is to prepare a road map of actions and activities that will guide the development of Radio Okapi after the cessation of cooperation with FH over the next three to five years toward a fully autonomous and independent radio. The Radio Okapi Consultant (“the Consultant”) will be expected to provide high quality, technical assistance in the process.

Timeframe

The anticipated duration for the contract is 6 months from 1^st March 2015, with possible extension pending availability of funding and performance.

The Consultant will be expected to finalize the above-mentioned tasks within the above-mentioned timeframe.

Work Place

The consultant will be based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo and will report directly to the Special Representative to the Secretary-General in the DRC.

Additional provisions

In carrying out the work, the Consultant will be expected and entitled to consult the Head of PID, the Head of Radio Okapi, and other Radio Okapi staff members, on all matters pertinent to the realization of the above-mentioned tasks.

MAIN ASSUMPTIONS AND OBJECTIVES

· Radio Okapi should remain a reliable, credible, nationwide and independent source of information in the DR Congo.

· Radio Okapi will continue to contribute to the development of free and independent media in the DR Congo.

· Following MONUSCO exit from the DR Congo, Radio Okapi will become fully autonomous (with or without the UN umbrella).

· MONUSCO will be leading and facilitating the process of making Radio Okapi sustainable, looking for new partners that will help to maintain the broadcaster’s existing news philosophy.

· Radio Okapi will aim to establish partnerships with international media outlets, particularly radio stations, offering them audio materials produced by its staff on current affairs subjects. Those partnerships will have, among others, financial and training dimensions.

· MONUSCO will establish a dedicated trust fund to receive and manage financial contributions from donors. Funds from donors will complement and then supersede the budget allocated to Radio Okapi by MONUSCO.

· Radio Okapi is expected to increase and diversify its income-generating activities over the next years.

· Radio Okapi plans to create a Training Academy that will foster quality, professionalism, and integrity by training local journalists from all media outlets.

MAIN DELIVERABLES

Under the general supervision of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General – Head of MONUSCO, the incumbent shall carry out the following functions:

· Design a three to five year strategy, including a detailed roadmap and the future structure of the Radio, leading to the creation of an autonomous, independent and financially sustainable Congolese Radio Station (*Timeframe – Day 30*).

· Coordinate the creation of MONUSCO Trust Fund for Radio Okapi (*Timeframe – Day 30*)

· Make a concrete proposal for Radio Okapi’s modernization (more coverage, more broadcasting platforms, more regional broadcasts for local news) and increased versatility (*polyvalence*) of its journalists (*Timeframe – Day 60*)

· Liaise with UN Agencies, funds and programmes as well as donors to present the strategy and raise sufficient funds to implement this strategy (*Timeframe – Day 100*)

· Develop a set of concrete proposals for Radio Okapi’s new income-generating activities, such as e.g. institutional communication spots, commercials, and sponsored advertising, with the primary objective of making Radio Okapi financially sustainable to the greatest possible extent, without compromising its position as the nation’s top news broadcaster, and with due account being taken of the necessity to maintain the plurality of the broadcasting landscape in the DR Congo (*Timeframe – Day 120*)

· Detail the specifications and initiate a tender for a new Radio Okapi Website (*Timeframe – Day 180*)

· Prepare a clear roadmap for the creation and operationalization of the Radio Okapi Training Academy, defining its aims, targets and proposing a timeline for implementation as well as a detailed and budget plan (*Timeframe – Day 180*)

· Provide the SRSG with detailed, expert advice on the implementation of the above-mentioned tasks

QUALIFICATIONS

a.Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) from a recognized university with a background in communication, journalism, public relations, or management. A first-level university degree in combination with at least two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

b.Prior Work Experience:

A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible work experience and/ or significant programming and/or technical experience in broadcast media. Prior working experience in the UN or with other international organizations is an asset. A good understanding of and experience in the Great Lakes region will be considered an asset.

c.Language Proficiency:

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in oral and written English and French is required.

COMPETENCIES

Professionalism

Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

· Job Knowledge

Excellent knowledge of working with media projects and a thorough understanding of managing radio/TV broadcasting projects.

· Skills and Abilities

The Consultant will be expected to demonstrate:

o Creativity and problem solving skills

o Change management skills

o Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary in order to effectively communicate with a wide variety of partners

o Multi-media skills appropriate for product development through radio

o Strong interpersonal skills

o Drive for results

o Capacity for teamwork

o Ability to be flexible with time and work schedule

o Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

o Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with respect for diversity.

Planning and Organizing

Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; Adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.

Communication

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

How to apply:

Please send your application to Susan King Email: king3@un.org

Organization: Government of Somalia
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 13 Feb 2015

Objective of the Consultancy

The objective of this consultancy is to review and assess the 2014 Education Action Plan and the Somaliland Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) 2012-2016 to evaluate the performance of the education sector in improving access to quality education in Somaliland.

In particular, the consultancy is to assess the progress against the Annual Action Plan and Aide Memoire which ultimately links with the implementation of the Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) 2012-2016 in cooperation and partnership with the Ministry of Education and Higher Studies (MoEHS) and the Education Sector Committee. The assessment will feed into a JRES workshop (March 2015) which will provide an opportunity for the MoEHS and partners to convene to jointly analyze the sector, drawing upon the assessments. The results will then feed into the development of an Education Action Plan 2015-2016 and an Aide Memoire.

Expected Results & Deliverables

A draft report and a powerpoint presentation on field visits carried out jointly with Somaliland authorities and implementing partners to public and private, formal and non-formal education institutions at primary, secondary and higher education levels, to vocational education and training institutions, as well as to central and decentralised Somaliland authorities supporting the education sector.

Assess the implementation and progress of the Education Action Plan 2014-2015 and the extent to which the recommendations in the Aide Memoire have been implemented

Review of the ESSP 2012-2016 and identification of achievements made so far as well as of remaining gaps.

Support to the MoEHS in Somaliland in undertaking the second annual JRES, including the preparation for and support during a workshop with wide sector participation.

Based on the analysis from the JRES preparation and workshop, the development of a costed Education Action Plan 2015-2016.

Aide Memoire that captures sector review preparations - including field visits -, discussions, key findings and recommendations developed.

Please download the ToR for further details.

How to apply:

Please send your Expression of Interest (EoI) with a cost estimation (which includes proposed daily fee, DSA, flight to/from Hargeisa and other miscellaneous costs) and a curriculum vitae, all in English, not later than 13th February 2015 at 1200hrs local time (GMT+3) to dg.moe@hotmail.com with copy to syamamoto@unicef.org

Organization: Acción contra el Hambre
Country: Niger
Closing date: 11 Feb 2015

Cette étude a pour objectif général de comprendre les besoins actuels et les capacités du pays à prendre en charge la malnutrition, et à terme d’améliorer l’ensemble actions nutritionnelles à travers :l’évaluation des besoins et des coûts nécessaires pour fournir des services de qualité de prévention et de prise en charge de la malnutrition des enfants de 0 à 5 ans au Niger.

How to apply:

Les offres doivent être remises en Français.
Les offres techniques et économiques complètes doivent être remises aux adresses email suivantes: licitaciones@achesp.org, avec en copie amichel@achesp.org et mestecha@achesp.org.

Organization: American Bar Association
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 31 Jan 2015

ABA ROLI is a non-profit pro­gram that implements legal reform programs in over 60 countries around the world. ABA ROLI has nearly 700 professional staff work­ing abroad and in its Washington, D.C. office. ABA ROLI’s host country partners include judges, lawyers, bar associations, law schools, court administrators, legislatures, ministries of justice and a wide array of civil society organi­zations, including human rights groups.

JOB SUMMARY

The Africa Division of the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI), wishes to recruit a Field Administration and Finance Manager in its office in Bangui. He / She will be responsible for managing the human resources, office administration, and financial management and reporting of a justice sector strengthening program, and any future programs managed out of the Bangui office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle all tasks related to office administration.
• Assist the Program Director, Program Coordinator, and Monitoring and Evaluation expert with the evaluation of financial needs for their respective tasks;
• Manage petty cash fund;
• Manage cash flow;
• Check the validity and authenticity of the supporting documents of the expenses incurred;
• Ensure that the accounting records and various financial reports are submitted according to established deadlines;
• Ensure proper classification of accounting documents;
• Maintain inventory of office equipment and furniture purchased / leased by the organization;
• Ensure proper implementation of the servicing and maintenance of the premises and office equipment;
• Track use of office utilities (water, electricity, internet);
• Perform any other duties as required in accordance with the general mandate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in accounting, management & administration, commerce or finance;
• At least three years of experience in office administration, accounting and logistics management within an organization, preferably with an NGO that works with international donors;
• Mastery of Excel, Word and the Internet; knowledge of accounting software (Quickbooks) is an asset;
• Good organizational skills and ability to pay attention to detail;
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team in a difficult environment;
• Excellent communication skills, both internally (colleagues) and external (authorities, media, partners);
• Ability to communicate effectively in written French; basic knowledge of English an asset;
• Ability to manage a budget and monitor expenditures independently and transparently by strictly following policies and procedures;
• Must be able to work in a complex environment while paying attention to priority tasks.

TERMES DE REFERENCE

• S’occuper de toute tâche liée à l’administration du bureau.
• Assister le Directeur de Projet et la Chargée de Projet et le Chargé de Suivi et Evaluation pour l'évaluation financière des besoins liés à leurs activités respectives;
• Gérer les fonds de la petite caisse;
• Exécution des dépenses ordonnées par les chargés de projet;
• Vérifier la validité et l’authenticité des pièces justificatives des dépenses faites;
• S’assurer que les pièces comptables et les différents rapports financiers ont été expédiés à qui de droit, ou téléchargés aux échéances déterminées;
• Assurer un classement adéquat des pièces comptables;
• Rendre compte de manière strictement transparente des activités menées;
• Tenir l’inventaire des équipements et mobiliers de bureau achetés/loués par l’organisation;
• Veiller à la bonne exécution de l’entretien et maintenance du local et des équipements de bureau;
• Tenir la fiche de suivi des consommations du bureau (eau, électricité, internet);
• Exécuter toute autre tâche qui lui sera demandée conformément à son mandat général.

COMPETENCES ET EXPERIENCE REQUISES

• Être diplômé en comptabilité, en gestion & administration, commerce ou finances;
• Avoir au moins trois ans d’expérience de l’administration d’un bureau, de gestion comptable et logistique au sein d’une organisation, de préférence avec une ONG qui travaille avec des bailleurs de fonds internationaux;
• Maitriser les logiciels Excel, Word, et l’internet ; la connaissance du logiciel comptable « Quickbooks » est un atout;
• Avoir une bonne capacité d’organisation et être capable de prêter attention aux détails;
• Être capable de travailler au sein d’une équipe multiculturelle, dans un environnement parfois difficile;
• Avoir d’excellentes capacités de communication, à la fois à l’interne (collègues) et à l’externe (autorités, medias, partenaires);
• Être capable de communiquer efficacement en français écrit—une connaissance basique de l’Anglais est un atout;
• Être capable de gérer un budget de manière autonome et transparente en suivant des règles très rigoureuses d’engagement et de suivi des dépenses;
• Doit être capable de travailler dans un environnement complexe tout en accordant une importance aux tâches prioritaires.

How to apply:

Send CV and cover letter to the following address: Diane.Albrecht@americanbar.org;

Apply through the American Bar Association Devhire portal here: https://abanet.devhire.devex.com/jobs/330672

Due to the high volume of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis; position may be filled prior to close date.

La Division Afrique de l’Association du Barreau Américain, Initiative pour l’Etat de Droit (ABA ROLI), souhaite recruter un(e) Gestionnaire de l’Administration et Finance pour son bureau de Bangui, en République Centrafricaine. Il/Elle sera notamment chargé de la gestion du bureau, des ressources humaines, de la comptabilité et leur rapportage du programme de renforcement du système judiciaire en République Centrafricaine, et tout autre programme, qui commencerait pendant la durée de ce projet à Bangui.

COMPOSITION DU DOSSIER

• Une Lettre de motivation : qui explique 1) pourquoi ce travail l’intéresse, et 2) comment il/elle est qualifié(e) pour ce travail ;
• Un Curriculum vitae à jour comprenant 3 références professionnelles, (***+***fonction, adresse e-mail et N° de téléphones)
• Des Copies de diplômes, attestations de services rendus certifiés conformes aux originaux et, copie d’une pièce d’identité ;

Où envoyer les candidatures :

Les candidats ont deux possibilités :

1) Envoyer les pièces du dossier de candidature à l’adresse suivante :**Diane.Albrecht@americanbar.org;**

Répondre à l’avis (en envoyant les pièces du dossier de candidature) à travers le site internet de ABA: https://abanet.devhire.devex.com/jobs/330672

Nous ne répondrons qu’aux seuls candidats retenus pour les entretiens d’embauche et ne ferons aucun commentaire en cas de non sélection. Pas d’appels, SVP.

Organization: UN Women
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 20 Jan 2015

Dans le cadre de son plan stratégique 2014-2017, le Bureau Régional pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest d’ONU FEMMES met à jour sa base de données de consultants concernant les domaines suivants :

1- Leadership et Participation Politique des Femmes

2- Autonomisation économiques de Femmes

3- Lutte contre les Violences faites aux Femmes et aux Filles

4- Genre, Paix et Sécurité

5- Intégration du Genre dans les processus de Planification et de Budgétisation, aux niveaux national et local.

6- Traduction Anglais /Français

7- Traduction Français /Anglais

8- Interprétation simultanée /Français -Anglais

As part of its Strategic Plan 2014-2017, the Regional Office for West Africa ONU FEMMES updates its consultant’s database regarding the following areas:

1- Leader ship and Women's Political Participation

2- Women’s Economic Empowerment

3- Ending Violence against Women and Girls

1. Gender, Peace and Security
2. Gender Mainstreaming in Planning and Budgeting process at national and local levels.

6- Translation English / French

7- Translation French / English

8 Simultaneous Interpretation / French -English

How to apply:

Si vous avez une expérience d’au moins 2 ans dans l’un des axes d’intervention susmentionnés, merci de remplir le formulaire ci-joint et d’envoyer également votre CV à waroenquiries@unwomen.org avec en objet : « Manifestation d’Intérêt / CONSULTANT ».

Les candidatures féminines sont vivement encouragées.

If you have experience of at least 2 years in any of the above areas of intervention, please complete the attached form and send your application to waroenquiries@unwomen.org with the subject line: "Expression of Interest / CONSULTANT".

Women applications are highly encouraged.

Cliquer sur le lien ci-dessous pour télécharger le formulaire :

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pOdi19ob67sRH0WkM8q2SW3mGgx7gNxBDPNxlIEbl_o/viewform?c=0&w=1

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Chad
Closing date: 05 Mar 2015

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Since 2003, eastern Chad has seen more than 200,000 refugees flee across the border from Darfur, Sudan. These refugees have been registered and are now living in 12 camps in the east. In 2012 and 2013, a new influx of refugees arrived in Tissi, Chad. The improved relation between Chad and Sudan has allowed security in the area to remain relatively stable. Currently, Chad and Sudan collaboratively monitor the border and relations between the countries are good. The fate of the Darfur refugees in Chad remains unknown, key issues, namely land, security, and access to basic services have still not been addressed and there are no clear plans or mechanisms for organized, large-scale returns. Within this context, assistance from the humanitarian organizations will continue to the 12 refugee camps in eastern Chad as prospects of repatriation in 2014/2015 remains unlikely.

After 11 years of emergency assistance to refugees there is need for transition from emergency assistance to longer term solutions. The limited capacity of the Chadian government to provide access to basic social services to its own population, further compounds the context. Chad and in particular the Sahel belt east, face chronic problems, such as food insecurity and malnutrition, which are also complicated by factors that are environmental (flooding, drought, diseases outbreaks i.e. meningitis, measles, etc.), economic (soaring prices of food, basic commodities, etc.) and insecurity. There is also a considerable disparity in access to basic social services, with women and children in rural areas affected by forms of social exclusions.

The refugees are mainly Muslim nomads from the following ethnic groups - the Zaghawa and Tama tribes are mostly pastoralists and semi-nomadic, while Massalite and Dadjo tribes are agriculturalists.

The reduction of WFP food assistance for refugees (since January 2014, refugees receive less than 1000 kcal/person/day; normal standard is 2100/kcal/person/day) is a concern. While currently its impact has not yet been seen, there is a risk that the nutrition status of refugees will deteriorate in the near future. IMC will continue to monitor closely and alert as early as possible when/if the situation deteriorates.

IMC has instigated a household garden activity; this garden progamme component is designed to be simple in the hope that the participants will then assume responsibility and persevere. Demonstrations were made to build the capacity of the refugees in growing various vegetables. The products will help the families to improve their diet diversity and enhance their health status. At the end of the first year, International Medical Corps will not directly fund the maintenance of the gardens, but will continue to support peer group leaders. This support is designed to ensure that the gardens and supportive activities are maintained even without external funding. At the end of the second year, the peer groups will also be transitioned to be self-sustaining and self-supported. International Medical Corps has added a food security/livelihood component to develop on the UNHCR’s 2015 strategy aimed at self-reliance and sustainability (funding has reduced considerably, thus, as no repatriation in sight, the UNHCR’s idea is one of integrating the refugees into the local Chadian social and economic system). The goal is, for the coming years, to find a smooth and progressive exit strategy with the idea that relief and early recovery activities are also partnered with this, so as to create self-reliance of the refugees within the local populations.

JOB SUMMARY

IMC will do a food security/livelihood and WASH study in the goal of writing a proposal to settle thousands of refugees (the most vulnerable as per the upcoming UNHCR multi-sectorial indicator vulnerability survey and our malnutrition coverage survey) out of the camp by providing them access to water, agricultural activities, design and initiate income out of the camp by providing them training on income generating activities, business management skills and various inputs for food security activities.

The idea is to evaluate the context and a location so as to provide selected refugees access to agricultural activities, execute water points and wells/irrigation systems, design and initiate income generating activities associated with the food production idea i.e. crop farming, poultry, livestock, apiculture, water harvesting structures/ponds etc., on land negotiated through UNHCR and the government to house these refugees within the host population.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Identify the social, economic ethnic diversities in the camps and evaluate their survival strategies in regards to food production;

· To assess the level of food security and self-sufficiency, in the host community as well as refugee population;

· Determine of the abilities of different groups to exploit the opportunities existing in the region to increase self-sufficiency and food security;

· To assess the likelihood of having a functional water system, taking into account geological and hydrological factors of the area. Making recommendations related to the specific needs to ensure a water supply for the community to ensure a self-sustaining community.

· To make recommendations relating to measures and specific forms of support necessary to build community resilience to drought by designing appropriate food security projects to increase food production, increase income and employment, address identified issues in structural or market distribution in support of overall food security and self-sufficiency ;

· Determine if a sustainable agricultural structure (access to land for the refugee communities) is viable in the location (and where), assessing impact on local population and possible conflict that could arise;

· Assess the possibilities of combined agricultural activities that can benefit both host and refugee populations; assess and identify land where a number of refugees could be re-settled with the encompassing infrastructure so FS and livelihoods could be implemented. This will need to be presided over in collaboration with the UNHCR and local authorities to see just where the Government and UNHCR are with the resettling idea;

· Evaluate and identify livelihood activities that relate to the FS side, in addition to uncovering further possibilities within IGA for this area;

· Mapping of major actors in the area in FSL interventions and identify gaps in the existing interventions; specific emphasis to be directed at SECADEV the local NGO with initiatives in the camps, what determining their future goals

· Assess the capacity of respective government ministries in addressing the needs of the refugees as well as the collection of data for the project – this is at capital level as well as local level – national agricultural agency, Governor’s office, major’s office, local elders, local agricultural and water authorities

· Approach GIZ/GTZ, a major actor in this sector, for information and advice on the water table and drilling

METHODOLOGY

For this specific assessment, the Food Security/Livelihoods/ WASH consultant will be expected to use a broad range of participatory methodologies that are also gender sensitive so that the role of men and women can be looked into. Participation to the assessment of vulnerable men and women in the intervention area of IMC, in addition to partners from various sectors who are considered to be instrumental in providing a comprehensive picture of the current food security and WASH situation and the nature of the interventions being implemented will be crucial.

In line with the above, the Food Security/Livelihood/ WASH consultant will work in close collaboration with the IMC Guereda field team and Programme Manager, the local partners, local authorities to ensure that the assessment is inclusive and adhering to IMC evaluation principles.

In terms of methodologies that can be applied:

· A review of program documents

· Briefing meetings and further discussion with relevant IMC staff and partners

· Visit to the areas of intervention

· Interviews with key informants/stakeholders at all levels (Region, departments, districts and villages)

· Focus group discussions with the communities in the interventions areas

Skills & Requirements:

• Specialist in WASH or FSL with a good background in WASH
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in design, management and evaluation of projects with strong focus on FSL or WASH or all 3
• Previous experience in humanitarian work a necessity, field level experience also a requisite for a long duration of time i.e. more than a few years in total
• Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and NGOs
• Ability to live and work in difficult environments
• Complete familiarity with Project Cycle Management
• Knowledge and experiences of budget preparation and management and donors requirements
• Profound cross-cultural awareness and insight in WASH/FSL
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently following consultative processes
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively
• Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
• Team player and strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficient in computer applications, especially with MS Word and MS Excel, MS PowerPoint a plus
• Must have a good level in French and in English (both written and speaking).

Other Relevant Information (if applicable):

• N/A

How to apply:

How to apply:

To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Rwanda
Closing date: 24 Dec 2014

UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’ FUND

RWANDA COUNTRY OFFICE

VACANCY NOTICE NO. PER/VN/025/2014

The Office of United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Rwanda is inviting applications from suitably qualified Rwandan nationals to fill the following vacancy:

TITLE : National Consultant, Child Rights Advisor

LEVEL : NOC (category for National officers)

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT : SSA Consultancy

DURATION : 11 months

STARTING DATE : 15 January 2015

DUTY STATION : Kigali

DATE OF ISSUE : 11/12/2014

DATE OF CLOSURE : 24/12/2014

Background and Purpose:

The Ministry in charge of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF) aims at promoting equality and equity for both men and women and ensure empowerment of women through the national development processes of Rwanda.

The Ministry further aims at promoting the family, as a natural and cultural basis of the Rwandan society and provide a conducive environment for the overall development of the nation’s children according to internationally agreed standards and principles. MIGEPROF has a mandate with the key responsibility of formulating policies and strategies on issues that affect all Rwandans in the areas of Gender Equality, Family Promotion, Women and Girls Empowerment and Child Protection.

The Ministry has put in place the Integrated Child Rights Policy (ICPR) to ensure that every child is given equal rights and is well protected. It has the overall responsibility for the implementation of the Strategic Plan for the ICRP in Rwanda and as such, is tasked with the coordination of interventions between the various Ministries and institutions involved. It also has primary responsibility for 3 thematic areas under the ICRP, namely: Family and Alternative Care; Protection; and Participation. Furthermore in September 2011 an ECD Policy and Strategic Plan was developed and is currently under revision. The policy promotes the holistic development of all children in Rwanda through the provision of integrated health, nutritional, early learning and protection services to families and children between 0-6 years of age. The goal of the ECD policy is to ensure all Rwandan children achieve their potential, are healthy, well-nourished and safe, and their mothers, fathers and communities become nurturing caregivers through receiving integrated early childhood development services.

The Ministry has also developed a Family Policy which gives a broader line on the government’s commitments towards promoting the Rwandan Family, and a National Gender Policy and its strategic plan. The Law Nº54/2000 of 14/12/2011 relating to the Rights and Protection of Children serves as the unified law covering all the aspects of the rights of children and complying with all the ratified international treaties. All these documents will help the consultant to support the Ministry in achieving its mandate for the promotion and protection of children’s rights.

The main purpose of this assignment is to support and advise MIGEPROF to apply, adapt and achieve its goals, policies, and strategies pertaining to children’s rights in conformity with the Integrated Child Rights Policy.

Objective of the consultancy

Under the general guidance of the Honourable Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, the Child Rights Advisor supports and advises MIGEPROF and its affiliated agencies in developing policies, strategies, programmes and systems for the fulfilment of children’s rights in Rwanda and overseeing their implementation. The Child Rights Advisor is responsible for providing technical leadership, management advice, and programme support and capacity building to MIGEPROF and its affiliated agencies. He/she facilitates application, adaptation and achievement of MIGEPROF goals, policies, and strategies pertaining to children’s rights in conformity with the Integrated Child Rights Policy and the Law number 54 Relating to the Rights and Protection of Children. The Child Rights Advisor provides innovative leadership including expert advice, vision, knowledge management, articulating policies and strategies, situation appraisal and harmonization of programme strategy. In close collaboration with the National Commission for Children, the Child Rights Advisor will support coordination efforts in the area of child rights by working closely with relevant thematic sectors, including social protection, health and nutrition, justice, education to ensure integration of child rights issues within these sectors.

Goals

The specific results of the assignment will include among others:

1. Programme policies, strategies, and approaches for MIGEPROF on child rights are developed in accordance with international and national best practice
2. Child rights coordination mechanisms, including around Early Childhood Development, within Government of Rwanda as well as with other stakeholders, are supported.
3. Child rights issues are mainstreamed within the programmes, policies, strategies of relevant sectors and ministries.
4. Technical advice is provided to MIGEPROF staff on the design and monitoring and evaluation of child rights policies and interventions
5. Capacity of MIGEPROF staff on child rights is assessed and a capacity-building plan is developed and implemented, including formal training and on the job training and mentoring, based on identified needs
6. Common frameworks, tools, and guidance are developed for MIGEPROF and its affiliated agencies to ensure high quality evidence-based child rights programming
7. Resources are mobilized in the area of child rights through technical support for evidence-based advocacy.
8. MIGEPROF is effectively represented and programme goals and strategies are widely advocated with relevant government officials, notably through the Social Protection Sector, multi-lateral agencies, bi-lateral agencies, NGOs, UN agencies, and donors

Tasks

Under the supervision of the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, The consultant will work in close collaboration with heads of departments and technical staff from MIGEPROF, as well as with relevant personnel from the National Commission for Children, to perform the following key tasks:

• Provide technical advice and support to MIGEPROF on the development of relevant programme policies, strategies, and approaches on child rights, including MIGEPROF’s 2014-2019 Strategic Plan.
• Represent MIGEPROF in external meetings with relevant government officials, notably through the Social Protection Sector, multi-lateral agencies, bi-lateral agencies, NGOs, UN agencies, and donors.
• Support and advise MIGEPROF in mobilizing resources for child rights programmes through evidence-based advocacy
• Support implementation of the Child Rights related Laws and Policies (The Law No54 Relating to the Rights and Protection of Children, ICRP and ECD Policy) at decentralized levels in order to ensure their incorporation in the plans and budget at District Levels.
• Support development of National Standards for Early Childhood Development.
• Support child rights coordination mechanisms within Government of Rwanda as well as with other stakeholders, and ensure that child rights issues including ECD are mainstreamed within the programmes, policies, strategies of relevant sectors and ministries
• Support and advise MIGEPROF and its affiliated agencies on the development of common frameworks, tools and guidance to develop evidence-based child rights programming.
• Assess the capacity of MIGEPROF staff on child rights and develop and implement a capacity-building plan, including formal training and on the job training and monitoring, based on the identified needs.

Deliverables

• Submit to MIGEPROF and UNICEF a detailed quarterly work plan with activities clearly linked to each expected result, at the beginning of the consultancy and 3 months into the consultancy.
• Submit to MIGEPROF and UNICEF monthly progress reports highlighting key achievements, challenges, lessons learnt and recommendations.
• In consultation with MIGEPROF, UNICEF and other child rights and protection stakeholders, develop: (i) a capacity-building plan and training module(s) on child rights for MIGEPROF staff ; (ii) Early learning and development standards.
• Submit to MIGEPROF and UNICEF a final report no later than 20 days before the end of the consultancy, highlighting key achievements, challenges, lessons learnt, best practices and recommendations.

Duration and work arrangements

SSA Consultancy is for a period of 11 months.

Work arrangements:

The consultant will be based in MIGEPROF but will be responsible for providing his/her own electronic equipment. He/she have will regular interaction with MIGEPROF’s affiliated agencies and with UNICEF, and he/she will conduct consultations with various MIGEPROF partners.

Field visits will be organized as deemed necessary.

For the time spent in the field, the consultant will receive DSA in US dollars according to UN rate. He/she will receive the final tranche of honoraria when the final report has been received and accepted by both MIGEPROF and UNICEF Rwanda.

The consultant will be responsible for setting up meetings with all appropriate individuals and institutions with the support of MIGEPROF where necessary.

The consultant will work under the supervision of the Honourable Minister of Gender and Family Promotion. The consultant will also work closely with a focal point nominated in the agencies affiliated to the Ministry.

The contract will be signed between the consultant and UNICEF as the hiring organisation. The consultant will be governed by UNICEF procurement rules and regulations.

Profile of the SSA Consultant

Qualifications:

• Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, public relations, media, communication, or other relevant disciplines.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in all aspects of programme management, and/or advisory support, in the area of child rights resulting in recognized expertise in the technical area.
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of French would be an asset.
• National of Rwanda

Competencies:

• Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
  Creates and encourages a climate of team-working and collaboration.
• Consistently achieves high-level results, managing and delivering projects on-time and on-budget.
• Has good leadership and advisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
• Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources
• Sets, develops and revises organizational strategy and develops clear visions of the organizations future potential.
• Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across departments and organizations.
• Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities.

Payment modalities

Payment will be made on a monthly basis upon delivery by the consultant of a monthly progress report highlighting achievements of pre-agreed deliverables. Applicants are required to quote their fees

Funding source and rate of payment

Funding source: UNICEF GC 3750/A0/05/004/001/001

Rate of payment: UNICEF monthly consultancy rate at NOC level applicable

How to apply:

Qualified individuals are requested to submit their cover letter, CV and P11 form (which can be downloaded from: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc), to Human Resources at: rwajobs@unicef.org by December 24^th 2014, with subject: “Child Rights Advisor - Application.”

You may also submit to: Human Resources Specialist, UNICEF Rwanda, P.O. Box 381, Kigali, Rwanda.

UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING WORKING ENVIRONMENT.

UNICEF IS COMMITTED TO GENDER BALANCE AND DIVERSITY WITHOUT DISTINCTION AS TO RACE, SEX OR RELIGION, AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

Organization: Lutheran World Relief
Country: Niger
Closing date: 22 Dec 2014

1. BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT

Founded in 1945 by U.S. Lutherans to respond to the humanitarian needs of post-war Europe, Lutheran World Relief (LWR) today reaches millions of people around the world through its programs in emergency response and sustainable development. Driven by local needs and working with local partners, LWR focuses on underserved rural communities, with particular emphasis on improving livelihoods for small-scale farmers and on ensuring sustainability by strengthening local organizations’ capacity. LWR holds itself to the highest standards of transparency, accountability and stewardship, testing innovative approaches then seeking ways to bring proven methods to scale.

LWR contributes to sustainable economic development in countries through building resilient local communities and expanding economic growth opportunities. This is done by targeting smallholder farmers from developing countries to expand their production, access markets, and build relationships with exporters and buyers. LWR is currently developing an integrated value chain development project with the goal to sustainably improve year-round availability, access and utilization of nutritious foods among households exposed to recurring climate shocks in the Tahoua Region of Niger. The project, designed with a holistic approach to food security, will increase months of food availability by boosting rain-fed and homestead-level production of diverse nutritious food. In doing so, LWR will 1/ increase beneficiaries access of quality production inputs for nutritious food, 2/diversify household cereal productions 3/ increase adoption of key nutrition practices.

1. PURPOSE

The consultant will participate in the technical proposal design workshop, providing technical expertise in the areas of health and nutrition. The consultant will lead the design and proposal development for the health and nutrition components of the project, coordinating closely with the LWR team and other key technical consultants. S/he will be supported by relevant LWR HQ and field staff.

Duration of Consultancy: Up to 10 days

Start Date: January 19, 2015

1. SCOPE

Expected Results:

· Submit to the Lead Technical Proposal Writer and key LWR proposal design staff a comprehensive narrative for the health & nutrition components of the proposal in accordance with the proposal results framework; preferably in English

· Contribute in reviewing and finalizing the proposal budget, more specifically on the health & nutrition activities associated costs.

Responsibilities:

· Participate in the facilitation planning for the technical design workshop:

o Contribute to the overall workshop planning process, supporting an integrated design approach across the various sectors including agriculture and economic development

o Develop tools that would facilitate the technical design of the health & nutrition interventions

· Lead health & nutrition intervention design:

o Provide technical leadership in identifying and proposing nutrition based activities within the program development strategies;

o Incorporate strategies that will complement national health & nutrition policies in Niger and best practices applied by donors in the targeted project intervention area

o Design Behavior Change Communication (BCC) approach that is appropriate to the local context

o Integrate a gender-sensitive approach, focussing on house-hold level planning and budgeting that supports good nutrition

o Build the budget to support the health & nutrition interventions

· Contribute to overall proposal writing:

o Write the health & nutrition sections of the proposal narrative, including the problem analysis and other background information, activity descriptions, and other relevant sections

o Provide input on start-up, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and other components of the proposal as needed, to ensure technical soundness of the proposal

1. DELIVERABLES

1) Health & Nutrition Facilitation Tools to be used during design workshop

Due date: January 20^th, 2015

2) Narratives on Health & Nutrition Proposal Sections and relevant budget

Due Date: January 28^th, 2015

1. QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES

· Qualifications:

o MS/MA/MPH in nutrition or other relevant areas such as food security, health, and behavior change communication programming.

o Minimum of 10 years of professional health and nutrition experience, 7 of which have been in developing counties supporting of development programs (West Africa strongly preferred).

o Outstanding inter-cultural communication, networking and coordination skills.

o Fluent in French with strong technical writing skills;

o Preferable is to also be fluent in English, with basic English business communication level with the capacity to understand and read relevant technical terms in English;

o Demonstrated ability to facilitate team work and interactive learning.

· Application Procedures

o All CVs along with a writing sample (2 page maximum) should be submitted electronically, in English or French, toHR@LWR.org**no later than midnight EST on December 22, 2014.**

How to apply:

All CVs along with a writing sample (2 page maximum) should be submitted electronically, in English or French, toHR@LWR.org**no later than midnight EST on December 22, 2014.**

Organization: FreeBalance
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 05 Feb 2015

As a Professional Services Consultant at FreeBalance you will have the opportunity to contribute to our on-going success by delivering quality and timely professional services during the roll out of our products and solutions to our customers and partners for all project deployments. Drawing upon your product/solutions expertise and knowledge, you will also provide support to the Support Services, Product Management, and Sales teams, to serve as a subject matter expert for functional analysis, specification development and support for bid submissions.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise and knowledge of multiple functional areas of expertise, with hands-on experience with FreeBalance products/solutions
• Review and assemble government financial management system legislation, policies, operations and reporting requirements, all of which are necessary input to the business review and reengineering stage
• Conduct business requirements review with the client and prepare requirements analyses and system/configuration design related to required government accounting functions
• Demonstrate the configured FreeBalance software/solution to the client, illustrating the mapping between the process to the technology
• Prepare configuration blue print documents based on analyzed business processes
• Develop acceptance test plans and conduct acceptance testing of the configured FreeBalance software/system with the client
• Develop training material and deliver required product and user training courses, including ‘Train the Trainer’, to meet the client’s needs
• Transfer knowledge to the client related to project management, change management and correct use of the FreeBalance products/solution as a ‘Super User”
• Demonstrate strong project management skills including developing project plans and work effort estimates, establishing/meeting financial budgets, utilizing resources effectively, establishing/tracking project progress and accomplishments, and timely project reporting
• Develop functional specifications to enhance or create new products
• Evaluate RFPs and proposals for conformance with sound accounting, reporting and financial management practices, and provide level of effort and definition of the work for bid submissions
• Provide input to product management on functional matters and future product requirements based on feedback from the client
• Travel internationally

Education and Experience:

• Minimum University degree in Business Administration program specializing in Accounting/Finance or a related field such as Business Administration (MBA), or Certification in Human Resources
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Technical ERP implementation
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in HR/Payroll ERP implementations with a strong focus on payroll processes, procedures and documentation
• MUST have previous experience with payroll
• PMP Certification considered an asset
• Solid understanding of payroll and human resource processes and procedures in the public sector
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and deploying software applications, gathering and documenting client’s requirements, particularly for the development and implementation of software applications
• Information Technology skills would be considered an asset.
• Strong project management skills and ability to multi-task
• Strong analytical skills and proven ability to identify and resolve problems
• Demonstrated experience working with customers resulting in a positive and ongoing relationship
• Proven ability to deliver effective training programs
• Ability to travel as required
• Read, write and speak English fluently

This is a full-time position based in Uganda.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website: http://www.freebalance.com/company/jobs_uganda.asp#profserv

Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 03 Feb 2015

Purpose

While the use of cash transfers has increased in the last decade, the frequent assumption in the humanitarian community is that cash transfer programming primarily benefits livelihoods and food security in recovery settings. Consequently, programming and research have been limited with regards to the potential impact cash transfers have on other outcomes such as women and child protection, especially in acute crisis contexts. As a result, there is a lack of appropriate guidance, standards and tools, potentially exposing women and girls to further harm when gender dynamics and vulnerability to violence are not integrated into the design of cash transfer programming.

Furthermore, to date, very little cash transfer programming has been designed and implemented with the explicit intention of achieving reduction in vulnerability to and prevention of GBV. Through the proposed intervention, the IRC aims to contribute to establishing a response to GBV in the intervention sites, to safely restore livelihoods and to prevent and reduce the risk of GBV and negative coping mechanisms. In addition, the IRC commits to informing the wider humanitarian field about the learning gained from the program and what works in a context such as southern Chad to achieve both livelihood and protection outcomes together.

Context

The conflict in the Central African Republic (CAR) started in December 2012, which has led to the exodus of nearly 300,000 people to neighboring countries (Cameroon, Chad, D.R. Congo). The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has been among the first humanitarian partners to step in to assist the Government of Chad (GoC) in providing emergency health and nutrition services in three sites hosting refugees and returnees. The IRC will also provide safety nets for the most vulnerable among this population, in order to mitigate GBV risks linked to the negative impacts of displacement (prostitution, forced and/or early marriage, social exclusion, etc.). The IRC also seeks to generate learning and guidelines on cash transfers and links to GBV protection/prevention activities which would fill a current gap in best-practice guidelines.

Key Research Questions

• How do cash transfers influence women's perception of their own protection, risk of GBV and coping mechanisms utilized?
• How do cash/in-kind grants to initiate income generating activities influence women's perception of their own protection, risk of GBV and coping mechanisms utilized?

Design & Methodology

The IRC plans for a mixed methods pre-post test learning component, along with robust monitoring, to answer the above key research questions. The methodology will include the below steps but will need to be refined by Consultant:

Step 1: Conduct a rapid but thorough literature review on cash programming and protection/GBV.

Step 2: Conduct formative qualitative inquiry through key stakeholder interviews with humanitarian stakeholders, women's groups, relevant ministries and local NGO actors in southern Chad to provide contextual knowledge on economic vulnerability and GBV risks for the target community.

Step 3: Define a theory of change and develop key indicators as part of the project monitoring design which is to be used throughout the implementation of the program (led by WPE program team). Finalise research protocol, including sample size and methodologies.

Step 4: Conduct pre- and post-tests focusing on existing economic vulnerability, livelihoods, coping strategies and GBV risks with a random sample of program participants.

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*Note that this research protocol is to be refined by the consultant. The research protocol will be drafted for the full two year program. However, the expected deliverables will only include data collection and report writing for Year 1 as Year 2 implementation is dependent on renewal of funding.

Ethical Considerations

As for any project involving collecting data from human participants, the consultant is expected to uphold the IRC's standard ethical procedures regarding the use and storage of data collected from project participants. All primary data collected should already have been coded anonymously when submitted by field staff, so the report itself is not expected to include any information that could be attributed to specific participants. The project is to follow guidelines from the WHO Putting women first: ethical and safety recommendations and submit the protocol to appropriate review boards as identified by the IRC.

Duration of the Consultancy

The start date will depend on the earliest availability of the consultant to conduct the pre-arrival literature review, research design, and ethical documents. All in-country training of data collection staff and data collection would occur by Dec 31, 2014 for the pre-test. It is expected that the in-country portion of the work will not be more than 40 days (across two separate trips), although this number is flexible and will be based on the consultant's proposed workplan. A proposed schedule is listed below, though is dependent on the consultant's needs and availability. A draft workplan and research design must be signed off by the IRC prior to the purchase of the plane ticket to South Sudan. The total days for Year 1 consultancy is 60 days.

How to apply:

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YW5nZWxhdi45ODQwNC4zODMwQGlyYy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

Organization: UN Human Settlements Program
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 10 Dec 2014

CONSULTANT VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Issued on: 02 December 2014

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:UN-HABITAT

DUTY STATION:Nairobi

FUNCTIONAL TITLE:Energy Technical Adviser

DURATION:6 Months

CLOSING DATE:10 December 2014

BACKGROUND
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. UN-Habitat is the lead agency within the United Nations system for the implementation of the Habitat Agenda. UN-Habitat helps the urban poor by transforming cities into safer and healthier places with better opportunities. It works with organizations at every level, including all spheres of government, civil society and the private sector. This post is located in the Urban Energy Unit of the Urban Basic Services Branch. Within this programme, the objective of the focus area on urban energy is to promote approaches, methods, and instruments for promoting sustainable urban energy. The energy used in commercial and residential buildings accounts for a significant percentage of the total national energy consumption. It is estimated, for instance, that urban buildings in Africa alone consume on average 56% of the total generated electricity. The building sector consumes more energy than the transport and industrial sector.

In the partner countries (i.e. Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania), the supply of electricity is far below the demand. Over 65% of the power supply in the region comes from hydropower plants whose effective capacity is being heavily affected by changing climatic conditions, especially with respect to precipitation. Thermal power plants are being brought in to address this shortfall as well as the growing electricity demand. Fossil fuel based power generation in the East African countries is currently at approximately 920MW and represents over 30% of the total generation capacity. An increase of up to 50% is anticipated over the next 10 years, as business as usual.

The overall objective of this project ‘Promoting Energy Efficiency in Buildings in East Africa’ is to mainstream energy efficiency measures into housing policies, building codes, municipal by-laws and building practices in East Africa and to achieve considerable avoidance of greenhouse gases emissions as a result of improved buildings and building practices. Subsequently, it will also be possible to use the existing generated electricity more efficiently and thus to expand the electricity supply to satisfy the increasing demand by both the residential and economic productive activities of the partner countries. UNEP is the GEF Implementing Agency and will oversee the successful achievement of the project objectives. The stakeholders involved in the project in the participating countries are the Ministries of Housing, the Ministries of Energy, the Ministries of Public Works, professionals from the construction sector, real estate developers, financial institutions, research institutions; East African architects associations and the civil society organizations.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Chief of the Urban Energy Unit, Assist in reviewing and processing requests for classification; Provide advice and answer general queries on classification procedures and processes.

In order to determine the comparative performance of a building in terms of energy efficiency it is necessary to first define the benchmark. Thus, the core of this assignment is to analyse the data collected by universities across the project countries and represent them highlighting the issues and where possible to intervene specifying the improvements for energy efficiency in buildings. It should be good also to compare the data consumption's giving the differences between the 5 countries considering also the different social political and economic aspects.

The objectives of this assignment are:
1. Analysis of the results of energy audit reports received and establishes a benchmark
2. Develop technical notes for awareness and capacity building

The outputs of this assignment are the following:
1. Analysis of the results of energy audit reports;
2. Establishment of energy efficiency in buildings benchmark across the five countries;
3. Develop technical notes for awareness and capacity building;
4. Technical notes on small scale renewable energy technologies (RETs).

COMPETENCIES
Professionalism: Training and experience of working in human settlements issues with good
research and analytical skills. Knowledge and experience of carrying out baseline and similar
studies is essential. A good understanding of results-based management or logic models is
required.

Communication:Ability to articulate ideas in an effective, clear and concise style both orally
and in written to staff at all levels in the organization is required; and a proven ability to prepare
comprehensive, well written and accurate documents and reports is important;

Planning and organizing: Ability to plan, coordinate and monitor own work in an efficient and
timely manner. Identify priority activities and assignments and adjusts work accordingly. Has
respect for and commitment to agreed timelines.

Teamwork:Proven ability to work collaboratively across the organization with staff at different
levels in a flexible manner; Working with all branches, offices and units, establish an effective
working relationship that facilitates cooperation and provision of inputs. Ability to work in a
multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity is essential.

EDUCATION
The incumbent is required to have a relevant post-graduate university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent), relevant to the development and management of human settlements and/or urban energy.

WORK EXPERIENCE
At least three (03) years of working experience in the sustainable energy sector.
Experiences in establishing/managing professional networks or involvement in energy network.
Good understanding of energy situation in developing countries.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
For this position, strong communication skills, both oral and written are. A strong command of the English language is required. Knowledge of French and Portuguese will be an added value.

OTHER SKILLS
Knowledge of sustainable buildings design and guidelines for Energy and Resource efficiency regulations; International working experience in developing countries. Good knowledge of AutoCad software, Indesign, Photoshop and Ilustrator.

REMUNERATION
Payments will be based on deliverables over the consultancy period. There are set remuneration rates for consultancies. The rate is determined by functions performed and experience of the consultant. The fees will be paid as per agreement.

How to apply:

Applications should include:
• Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
• CV in the PHP format, accessible through the INSPIRA website (inspira.un.org) Please note, if using INSPIRA for the first time, you need to register in order to activate your account, which will allow you to log in and create a personal History Profile.
• The PHP should be attached to the application as a PDF file.
• Summary CV (maximum 2 pages), indicating the following information:

1. Educational Background (incl. dates)
2. Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months)
3. Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)
4. Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments
5. Expectations regarding remuneration
   • Cover memo (maximum 1 page)

Please also be advised that since April 15th 2010, applicants for consultancies must be part of the
UN-HABITAT e-Roster in order for their application to be considered. You can reach the e-Roster
through the following link: http://e-roster.unhabitat.org

All applications should be submitted to:
Ms. Giulia D’Angiolini, EEBEA Project Manager
UN-HABITAT
P.O. Box 30030, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: Giulia.Dangiolini@unhabitat.org
CC: Souleymane.Diawara@unhobaitat.org
Fax: + 254 20 7623080
Deadline for applications: 10 December 2014

UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unon.org

Organization: COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 09 Dec 2014

Coopi is looking for a consultant expert in Health and Public Health in order to make an assessment in Sierra Leone to analyse healthcare activities and the possibility to develop and improve them especially after Ebola outbreak.

Duty station: Freetown with mission in the districts of Prt Loko, Bombali and Kambia

Refers to: Area Manager in the HQ

Contract: 3 months

Descrizione e requisiti

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Needs Analysis for a potential intervention in the country

— Analyze the needs in the field with a health point of view, both in Freetown and in the villages of the districts of Bombali, Kambia and Port Loko, where COOPI has already been involved with projects for Food Security and Energy Facility activities.

— Analyze and define the needs for an intervention: is there a lack in the aid of the international community? What kind of support they need (drugs, staffl, training of local staff, laboratory, isolation units, supplies)? In which hospitals or health centers (then check how many are still active)?

— Check the possibility for COOPI to intervene and in which way, which means and in which structures.

— Check the option for COOPI to open its own hospital / health centers

— Develop strategies, in collaboration with the Area Manager, identifying areas of intervention, the possibility of raise funds in loco and other funding opportunities.

— Ensure synergies with other sectors became a priority after the Ebola outbreak (nutrition and food security)

— Participation in meetings of coordination with other NGOs / humanitarian agencies working in Sierra Leone in the health sector.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Medicine and Surgery, possibly specialization in Epidemiology or Public Health

• Experience in the health sector in Africa

• At least five years of work experience including at least three in planning and management of projects

• Previous experience in writing projects proposals

• Good reporting skills

Excellent knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken

• Excellent abilities to interact and collaborate in terms of planning and coordination with different stakeholders

• Problem solving skills

• Good ability to handle stress and complex situations

• Diplomacy and confidentiality skills

Starting date: ASAP

How to apply:

http://www.coopi.org/it/lavoroformazione/offertedilavoro/lavoro/1037/

Organization: Avocats Sans Frontières
Country: Burundi
Closing date: 17 Dec 2014

Lieu d'affectation : Bujumbura, Burundi

Statut : Consultant international

Clôture des candidatures : 17 décembre 2014

Entrée en fonction :**30 jours à déterminer**

L’organisation

Créée en 1992, Avocats Sans Frontières est une ONG internationale, qui se donne pour mission de contribuer à la réalisation d’une société juste et équitable, dans laquelle le droit est au service des groupes et/ou populations les plus vulnérables. Son objectif principal est de contribuer à la mise en place d’institutions et de mécanismes permettant l’accès à une justice indépendante et impartiale, capable d’assurer la sécurité juridique et de garantir la protection et l’effectivité des droits fondamentaux.

Avocats Sans Frontières a des missions permanentes au Burundi, en RDC, en Ouganda, en Tunisie et au Népal, et développe des projets en Tanzanie, au Tchad et dans les MENA. Elle met également en œuvre des projets transnationaux sur la justice pénale internationale, la protection des défenseurs des droits de l’Homme et l’accès aux droits économiques et sociaux, en étroite collaboration avec les avocats et la société civile.

Contexte : Avocats Sans Frontières au Burundi

Active depuis 1999 au Burundi, ASF y a développé des activités visant à :

• améliorer l’accès à la justice pour la population la plus vulnérable (notamment par la mise en place de boutiques de droit et l’assistance judiciaire gratuite), et appui technique à la finalisation d’une stratégie nationale d’aide légale ;
• lutter contre l’impunité du crime de torture (notamment par l’assistance judiciaire aux victimes, la formation des acteurs de justice, l’encadrement des ONG de promotion des droits humains) ;
• lutter contre le recours massif à la « détention provisoire illégale » ;
• renforcer la capacité des avocats, ainsi que du Barreau, aux fins d’une réappropriation des mécanismes d’accès à la justice par ceux-ci.

L’intervention d’ASF dans le cadre d’affaires emblématiques s’inscrit également dans cette approche. Sont identifiés comme telles, entre autres, les dossiers judiciaires où le droit et l’institution judiciaire risquent d’être instrumentalisés contre les vulnérables et peuvent conduire à des « procès non équitables ». ASF intervient dans ces dernières situations, soit en fournissant une assistance judiciaire par la mise en place d’équipes mixtes (nationales et internationales) de défense, soit en organisant des missions d’observation judiciaire. Ces actions sont confiées aux avocats ou juristes experts membres de l’International Legal Network d’ASF.

Au regard de l’importance que la SNAL et les projets d’Aide légale actuellement mis en œuvre et qui devront se poursuivre attachent à la question des mineurs en conflit avec la loi, il nous paraît capital qu’ASF investisse dans la réalisation d’une étude actualisée sur la justice des mineurs en conflit avec la loi pénale au Burundi.

Objectif de la mission

Il s’agit de contribuer à sortir d’une logique strictement répressive et intégrer dans la pratique judiciaire des notions telles que l’intérêt supérieur de l’enfant.

• Sur base des réformes législatives existantes, des données et des statistiques sur le nombre et la situation des enfants privés de liberté au Burundi, sur base d’une analyse des décisions judiciaires pertinentes, faire une étude analytique de l’évolution de la question des mineurs en conflit avec la loi au Burundi et de la mise en œuvre concrète de ces réformes ;
• Identifier les innovations et lacunes législatives, les différents obstacles auxquels font face les avocats intervenant en cette matière ;
• Identifier et faire une analyse détaillée des dysfonctionnements actuels à tous les niveaux et proposer des leviers d’actions, des pistes de solutions pour une véritable justice pénale juvénile qui tienne compte en tous temps et en tous lieux de l’intérêt supérieur de celui-ci ;
• Formuler des recommandations pour que des mesures concrètes et efficaces soient prises pour assurer le respect des garanties judiciaires et des droits de la défense prévues les différents instruments.

Missions

Plusieurs études sur le fonctionnement de la justice pénale pour mineurs au Burundi ont déjà été réalisées.

Dans le cadre de la présente étude, il s’agira de :

• Faire un état des lieux de la situation carcérale des mineurs au Burundi ;
• Formuler des recommandations en direction des magistrats, du Groupe Thématique Justice Pénale Humanisée du Ministère de la Justice, des services pénitentiaires et des avocats, etc.
• Faire un état des lieux de l’évolution et de l’état actuel de la législation en matière de justice pénale pour mineurs : identifier les avancées significatives, relever les lacunes législatives ainsi que les dysfonctionnements et leurs causes (conjoncturelles et structurelles) et proposer les solutions ou améliorations idoines;
• Récolter des informations relatives à la pratique judiciaire en matière de justice pénale pour mineurs au Burundi et les analyser sous l’éclairage de la législation burundaise et des normes internationales ;

Résultats attendus

• Le Sous- Groupe Thématique « Justice juvénile » du Ministère de la Justice et les différents acteurs intervenant dans le domaine de la justice pour mineurs disposent d’un important outil d’inspiration pour donner une impulsion et améliorer des mécanismes de mise en oeuvre de la justice pour mineurs au Burundi ;
• Des pistes d’opérationnalisation des innovations apportées par le Code de procédure pénale, tant au moment de l’enquête préliminaire et de l’instruction que de l’audience et du jugement, sont identifiées et exploitées (assistance judiciaire systématique, enquête sociale, mise en liberté provisoire sous conditions, etc.) ;
• Les acteurs de la chaîne pénale sont plus sensibilisées, maîtrisent mieux la notion d’intérêt de l’enfant, et se coordonnent davantage pour en assurer l’effectivité.

Méthodologie

Le Consultant international travaillera en binôme avec un Consultant national dont il supervisera le travail et sera responsable du rendu final de l’étude. Ils conviendront des modalités pratiques de collaboration qu’ils communiqueront à ASF en même temps que la note méthodologique.

Ils ont pour missions principales, notamment de :

• Mener une étude sur la justice pénale pour mineurs au Burundi alimentée par une analyse de la pratique judiciaire sur base d’un échantillon de décisions judiciaires jugées les plus pertinentes;
• Proposer, faire valider par ASF et partager avec les Groupes Thématiques intéressés du Ministère de la Justice la méthodologie après 7 jours maximum de prestation ;
• Faire valider l’étude par ASF et intégrer dans la version finale les observations et recommandations formulées ;
• Préparer et co-animer 4 ateliers de présentation, discussion et validation de l’étude avec les différents acteurs intéressés (Bujumbura, Gitega, Ngozi et Bururi).

Livrable

• Une note méthodologique, au plus tard 7 jours après le démarrage de la prestation ;
• Un draft de rapport incluant les recommandations d’ASF et des Groupes Thématiques impliqués ;
• Le matériel utilisé pour la restitution ;
• Un rapport final prenant en compte les recommandations d’ASF et des Groupes Thématiques.

Conditions

• Les frais de transport et de séjour lors des missions sur terrain sont pris en charge par ASF.
• Le Consultant travaille sur son propre matériel informatique.
• Les honoraires s’inscrivent dans la grille barémique d’ASF et sont discutés et convenus entre le Consultant et ASF.
• Date de dépôt du rapport final à déterminer

Profil recherché

• Formation universitaire en droit (diplôme supérieur), avec au moins 10 ans d’expérience professionnelle dans le secteur de la justice ; ou
• Expérience comme avocat, magistrat ou juriste ayant une bonne maîtrise du droit pénal avec une expérience confirmée en procédure pénale ;
• Très bonnes qualités d’analyse, de synthèse et de rédaction ;
• Maîtrise parfaite du français

How to apply:

Merci d’envoyer rapidement vos CV, lettre de motivation et disponibilités à : bel-asf9@asf.be, en précisant**«Consultance Burundi»** en objet.

Nous nous réservons le droit de clôturer l’offre avant la date de clôture des candidatures.

Pour des raisons de ressources humaines limitées, seuls les candidats présélectionnés seront contactés par ASF. Merci pour votre compréhension et votre intérêt pour la promotion des droits humains.

Organization: Finn Church Aid
Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 10 Dec 2014

BACKGROUND

Finn Church Aid (FCA) is the largest Finnish development cooperation organization and the second largest provider of humanitarian aid. We operate in over 20 countries, where the need is most dire. We work with the poorest people, regardless of their religious beliefs, ethnic background or political affiliations. Our work is based on rights, which means that our operations are guided by equality, non-discrimination and responsibility. To this end, FCA is committed to working until the people in need can secure their livelihood and satisfy their basic needs independently.

FCA specializes in supporting local communities in three priority areas. These are communities’ right to livelihood, right to education and right to peace.

FCA is a founder member of the UN related Network of Religious and Traditional Peace Makers. In 2013, it was appointed the Interim Chair of the Network. The initiators of the network are UN Mediation Support Unit, (MSU) in the Department of Political Affairs (DPA), the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, (OIC) and Religions for Peace (RfP) and Finn Church Aid (FCA). The objective of the network is to have an effective presence in places where anger is starting to turn to violence. It is working with the local people to try to get the opposing parties to come around the negotiating table. FCA operates from the premise that reducing fear, bitterness and anger caused by war is pivotal to national and global development.

In Mozambique, FCA has been working with communities since the 1970s. During the civil war, FCA supported the resettlement of internally displaced people. Since the end of the war in 2002, however, FCA’s work has focused on development cooperation projects in the Gaza province and the capital, Maputo.

In Gaza province, FCA supports projects that aim to improve the livelihood and the active involvement of village communities in development programs and in general decision making. This has enabled communities to ensure sufficient availability of food and water and improved standard of living. In the urban areas of Maputo, FCA supports home agriculture and projects aimed at improving income generation and strengthening of communities, and particularly the people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. FCA also provides training and support to savings and credit groups to initiate income generation activities.

PROPOSED GROWTH AND EXPANSION OF FCA PROGRAMMES IN MOZAMBIQUE

The Mozambique programme has been until end of 2012 under the management of FCA Headquarters based in Helsinki, after which the East and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) took over its direct management. Previously, FCA exercised a more hands-off donor-partner relationship, but as we look into expanding the work in the country, we wish to provide a closer and more hands on management, support and guidance to our local partners. Furthermore, FCA aims to demonstrate the added value through establishing a presence and putting in place a program team that will provide the much needed technical support and expertise to the current and future partners.

Guided by the FCA Strategic Plan 2013-2016, and the three strategic pillars of FCA work i.e. the right to education (R2E), right to peace (R2P) and the (R2L), FCA aims to establish a solid program that is well informed by thematic studies. FCA further aims to establish solid linkages and networking collaborations with the different relevant stakeholders key among them the Government of Mozambique, the civil society, the UN bodies, the donor community, learning institutions and the private sector among others for purposes of program implementation, advocacy, expanding funding portfolio, research and learning; and influencing national, regional and global agendas in favor of the country.

Ground work developed through investment in research, monitoring and learning will culminate into a comprehensive FCA Country Strategy.

THE ASSIGNMENT

Based on the foregoing, FCA wishes to contract a consultant to assist with the following key tasks;

Support registration of FCA Presence in Mozambique FCA has entered into negotiations with a Mozambique based law firm to facilitate registration of FCA presence in Mozambique. The consultant will therefore be required to work with the law firm to provide any support that the law firm may require on site to secure the registration. The consultant will work closely with the FCA Mozambique Program Coordinator to prepare and deliver all the required documents for the purpose of this process. The consultant will support with establishing any linkages that might be deemed relevant and useful to the process by the law firm.

Mozambique Programme Development FCA aims to expand its program in Mozambique. We aim to develop a comprehensive result based program that is well aligned with our Strategic Plan 2013-2016. To this effect, the consultant shall be required to undertake the following;

Spearhead Thematic Assessment in Education The consultant will be required to spearhead a thematic assessment in education using FCA Thematic Assessment Guidelines. The goal of the study is to identify key gaps in the education sector to inform future FCA programming. In collaboration with the relevant government ministries, FCA will provide details of the specific area of focus for this assessment. Key deliverables in this task will be as follows;

1. In collaboration with the FCA Mozambique Program Coordinator; Develop terms of reference (TOR) for the study outlining in details the problem statement, the methodology to be applied including the sample size and the sampling procedures, the assessment plan including a detailed budget Develop data collection tools Undertake the actual data collection . Analyse the data
2. Compile the report
3. Based on the findings of the study, develop a comprehensive 3 years program proposal supported with specific indicators for measurement, implementation strategy, an implementation plan, an M&E Plan and a detailed budget. The idea for the proposal and the design shall be negotiated and approved by the relevant government ministry and the FCA Educational Advisors at ESARO and the global office

Spearhead Re-design of the Xhikeleni Urban Project

FCA has for the last couple of years been funding an urban project dubbed ‘The Xhikeleni Urban Development Project’ through the Ecumenical Committee for Social Development (CEDES). This project aims to improve the livelihood status of the people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. The fact that this project was started before the current FCA Strategic period fails to align with the Strategy Plan. The consultant will therefore be required to among others;

1. Work with CEDES to review the design of this project vz vis the current FCA Strategy Plan 2013-2016, and the current broader socio-economic and donor dynamics and thinking; and redesign it to focus it as much as possible with the FCA strategy plan. An emergence of a completely new project that fits well with the strategy plan & the agreed dynamics is not ruled out
2. Develop clear monitoring indicators for the project
3. Develop a clear M&E plan for the project
4. Define the beneficiaries, the location and the implementation strategy
5. Develop a detailed budget for the project as well as an implementation structure

Support the Mozambique Network of Religious Leaders for Peace & Reconciliation

The Network of Religious and Traditional Peacemakers is a service function for international and local mediation and peace-building initiatives. The Network consists of religious and traditional leaders and organizations supporting their mediation and peace-building efforts. As indicated earlier, the objective of the network is to have an effective presence in places where anger is starting to turn to violence. It is working with the local people to try to get the opposing parties to come around the negotiating table.

In Mozambique, a network of religious leaders was recently established, and whose objectives mirrors significantly those of the UN Network. Specifically, its primary goal is to sustain the mediation between the government and the opposition to ensure sustainable peace and stability of Mozambique. The origin of this Mozambique network is the continued engagement of the religious leaders with the political mediation process that started in 2013. To this end, FCA has stepped in to financially and technically support this network to establish a structure for its effective operation; concretely define its focus; map out available resources and most importantly, provide the most needed technical support to confidently move forward. The consultant will therefore be required to among other things;

1. Provide technical support to this network as and when required
2. Market the network to the donors, the government through the relevant line ministries and to the international community
3. Support learning and documentation of the Religious Leaders Role in successful preventive mediation processes (FCA will advise further on this as and when time comes)

Donor Mapping & Linking

As FCA looks into expanding its program portfolio in Mozambique, new funding sources need to be mapped out and linkages established with both local and institutional donors. As such, the consultant will be required to deliver the following;

1. Map out key institutional donors and their funding priorities and strategies. This should align as much as possible with FCA thematic areas and strategic intentions
2. Provide any relevant advise on the donor trends and approaches in Mozambique for successful future FCA fund raising
3. Establish strategic conversations and contacts with selected donors that could lead to FCA program funding
4. Develop and submit at least two proposals on areas to be agreed with FCA and based on the donor priorities by the end of this contract

Spearhead Development of FCA Mozambique Country Strategy

The outcome of the proposed thematic assessment and other studies to be carried out separately by FCA; lessons obtained from the discussions with key stakeholders, review of available relevant and current literature and discussions with the current and potential FCA partners will culminate into a Country Strategy Document for Mozambique. To this end, the Consultant is expected to undertake the following;

1. Synthesis outcome of the Education Thematic Assessment and prioritize details for inclusion in the Country Strategy
2. Gather relevant documents from different sources i.e. government offices, INGOs, LNGOs, UN, Learning Institutions etc
3. Literature review of available relevant documents
4. Organize/facilitate a stakeholder’s consultative forum to gather more details
5. Draft the strategy document
6. Input comments from FCA & other relevant stakeholders to finalise the document

Support Mapping of Strategic Partners based on FCA Focus Areas

As FCA looks into expanding its partnership portfolio, more focus shall be granted to the most strategic partnerships that will enable it to deliver real results at scale. As such, the Consultant shall be required to facilitate the following;

1. Identify very strategic and suitable partners that fit well with FCA strategic intentions and recommend them to FCA through the Mozambique Program Coordinator
2. Sit in the ‘Think Tanks’ with the selected partners to brainstorm and firm up partnerships around selected program priorities
3. Work with selected partner to incubate the project idea (s) into concrete project plan
4. Monitor the implementation of the project (s), while providing required technical support

REQUIRED COMPETENCES & EXPERIENCE OF THE POTENTIAL CONSULTANT

The incumbent shall be required to demonstrate practical experience & expertise in the following areas;

****Education****

A Master’s degree in Development Studies, Education, Projects Planning & Management or other relevant field from a recognized university.

****Work Experience****

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in programs development, development research, strategy development, technical cooperation, partnerships building & management & fund raising.
• Demonstrated experience working with International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs), national governments, the private sector and donor partners in Mozambique
• Excellent knowledge of computer applications, in particular proficiency in internet applications, MS Word, MS Excel and Power Point (relevant to programs and budget development)
• Proven competence in high quality projects proposal writing, fund raising & donor relations
• Proven experience in guiding strategy development and strategy writing
• Strong skills in analytical and strategic thinking
• Proven leadership in development research assignments, thematic assessments & projects baselines
• Good communication skills & clarity of issues
• Ability to analyse and process information; and to clearly and concisely convey information to others
• Commitment, determination, reliability and a high degree of personal integrity & discretion
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Personal initiative; ability to work both independently and in a team, with ability to set priorities, and to work to tight deadlines
• Thorough knowledge of Mozambique context a must

****Languages:****Proficiency in spoken and written ****English and Portuguese is mandatory****.

MODE OF ENGAGEMENT

This consultancy will run for a period of 8 months with possibility of extension depending on performance and availability of resources. As such, FCA wishes to operate on a ****retainer fee basis**** that is pegged on ****concrete performance indicators**** that will be agreed with the successful consultant. Consultants are thus required to make their ****financial submissions on this premise****. A concrete work plan shall be worked out in consultation with the successful consultant. If/when FCA registration is successful, a regular employment contract may be offered.

How to apply:

HOW TO EXPRESS INTEREST

Interested Consultants are required to submit a 2 page letter of expression of interest, outlining how they qualify for the task, and clearly indicating their key achievements against the various criterias. Kindly note FCA will NOT share externally any details provided without further consultations with the candidate.

Attach a copy of your updated Curriculum Vitae detailing your education achievement, experience and expertise in the various areas relevant to this assignment.

Please include copies of relevant work that you have done for other clients that is relevant to this task.

Provide a financial proposal detailing the following;

1. Monthly charges
2. Preferred mode of payment

FCA RESPONSIBILITIES

1. FCA will provide a working station for the selected consultant; stationery, a lap top (if needed), office utilities and means of local transport as and when needed, communication allowance on negotiated monthly basis
2. Shall work very closely with the consultant and provide prompt feedback & relevant approvals as and when required
3. Honour the contractual obligations as engaged

CONSULTANT RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Deliver the task as per the TOR and the agreed scheduled indicators
2. Consult with FCA on any new developments that might lead to new commitments or engagements; and on any other relevant issues that FCA should know about
3. Deliver bi-weekly (every 2 weeks) report of progress made
4. Should strive to deliver the task on time
5. Account to FCA any such funds that might require such an arrangement
6. Should not incur a cost that’s not approved by FCA while in course of duty
7. Should meet his/her insurance needs, accommodation, meals, private communication and transport as well as their tax liabilities

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST DOCUMENTS TO BE SENT THROUGH;

recruitment.esaro@kua.fi

Indicating clearly Consultant Mozambique on the subject line.

****Deadline for Submission:****Wednesday 10^th December 2014 @ 17.00hrs

****Kindly note canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification****