CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: SOS Children's Villages International
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 28 Feb 2015

Established in 1949, SOS Children's Villages is a dynamic social development international organisation working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of orphaned and vulnerable children.

We seek to employ a Director for Programme Development to be based in Addis Ababa:

Reporting to the International Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, the Director for Programme Development drives the development of programme work within the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESAF) region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Line manages the regional Programme Development Advisors \Team.
• Oversees the program planning processes in the region.
• Ensures the core programme policies are implemented
• Promotes program monitoring, evaluations and continuous learning
• Collaborates with the Children’s Villages International Representatives to enable strong leadership in programme cycle management in Member Associations.
• Initiates and contributes to the development of federation programme related policies, standards and guidelines.
• Ensures the consistent programme sustainability and quality in Member Associations
• Drives the implementations of child protection policy as well as prevention of child abuse through transparent reporting systems
• Ensures capacity building of core workers
• Develops, leads and supports the regional programme network
• Ensures best-practice sharing and facilitates international research projects.

Position requirements:

• A Post-graduate qualification; in the fields of program management; Humanities, Community Development or related fields
• At least 7 years managing resources and providing support to field offices
• Project cycle management experience.
• Experience coordinating processes with large groups of stakeholders.
• Ability to function in a high expectancy and demanding position
• Good problem solving skills
• Ability to influence key decision makers and build networks
• Team player, strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English with and additional language, either / or Portuguese or French would be an advantage

How to apply:

Applications including at least two traceable referees should be sent electronically to: ESAF.HROD@sos-kd.org

Closing date for applications: 28 February 2015

Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Organization: World Vision
Country: Mali
Closing date: 26 Feb 2015

This is your opportunity to use your team management and multilateral donor experience to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children.

You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)–a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The Resource Development Manager - World Vision Mali will provide leadership on the successful pre-positioning for, acquisition of, start-up of, and reporting on new non-sponsorship projects (grants, private sector funds, and major donor funds), strong and effective donor engagement, and high quality results-oriented staff capacity building, so that World Vision can achieve its strategic objectives by expanding and improving its contributions to child well-being Mali through annually increased and diversified project funding.

We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management of the Resource Development function.
• Responsible of planning, ensuring efficient and effective deployment of time and talent to achieve Resource Development objectives.
• Advice and support the National Director (ND) in his/her engagement on matters related to resource development, donor engagement, external engagement and strategic positioning, public relations, partner engagement and development, and engagement of internal and external WV stakeholders in the area of resource acquisition.
• Lead the setting and implementation of resource acquisition plans within the context of the broader agenda for external engagement
• Serve on Senior Management Team (SMT) or equivalent and provide resource development information for decision making at SMT or Senior Leadership Team level

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Must have a university degree in relevant field (such as international development rural development, community development, NGO leadership, technical sector, business/administration, or communications) or relevant equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years’ professional experience of which at least 3 years are team management experience and of which 6 years are experience working in relief, development, or advocacy with government, NGO, UN agency, international organisation, or multilateral organisation.
• Strong French oral and written skills required; ability to conduct meetings with external stakeholders in French. Ability to read and comment on proposals in French.
• Excellent skills in speaking, reading, and writing in English.
• Strong and significant track record in designing and writing winning narrative/technical and financial proposals for major institutional donors (e.g., USAID, USDA, EU, ECHO, DFATD (CIDA), AUSAID, UN agencies, World Bank, Global Fund, Gates Foundation).
• Knowledge/familiarity with requirements/regulations, framework, technical approaches, and philosophy of major bilateral, multilateral and foundation donors (knowledge of corporate donors preferred)
• Experienced networker with a proven ability to maintain strong and up to date knowledge of grant opportunities and trends in international relief and development.
• Ability to engage at a strategic level and build close relationships with bilateral and multilateral donors and NGOs

How to apply:

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in Mali, we'd love to hear from you.

Find the full description and apply onlineby the closing date 26 Feb 2015. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website:www.wvi.org.

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Organization: Leadership Initiative for Transformation and Empowerment
Country: Nigeria
Closing date: 27 Feb 2015

An NGO based in the Niger Delta with diverse local and international funding sources requires the services of a Development Communication Intern.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The intern will:

• Assist with developing an effective communication strategy related to the organization’s programs and events with emphasis on sharing timely and regular information with stakeholders

• Assist with updating and maintaining the organization’s website and social media properties, and with the development of new information for these digital channels

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and analyze on a regular basis communication needs of the stakeholders (Staff, Donor Agencies, and Community Members) and develop appropriate materials to address and respond to such needs

• Working closely with the Development Communication Specialist and Business Development and Partnership Adviser to manage development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to, newsletters, brochures, annual report, e-newsletters, organization’s website, and Social Media outlets (Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, etc)

• Liaise with traditional and print/electronic media on promotion of the project activities

• Coordinate the development and production of IEC materials with the various programme specialist and stakeholders to ensure quality and timely dissemination and with management approval, place such materials on our website and to local and international media as is deemed appropriate by management

• Assist Senior Programs Manager and BDSP Adviser in researching funding and latest best practices resources and training materials related to the organization’s thematic areas

• Work with BDSP Adviser to monitor and evaluate the implementation of organization’s communication strategy

• Work with BDSP Adviser and Webmaster on website management by posting content and ensuring website is updated on a regular basis

•Assist with the preparation of new information and content for the website.

• Carry out any other assignment given by the line manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Development Communication, Social work, Development studies , International Development and/ or another related field; a Masters degree will be an added advantage

• At least 3 years of professional experience working in development sector most especially in communication portfolio in an NGO or other relevant reputable institutions

• Sound knowledge in website development and management; experience on the use of Joomla web applications will be an added advantage

• Sound knowledge and experience of computer application including word, excel, publisher and Corel draw and graphics design

• Ability to interact with other stakeholders, coordinate, take other views into consideration and adapt to external constraints

• Excellent reporting skills and spoken English is essential

• Experience in communication and media relations, media campaigns and promotional materials development

• Experience in working with grassroots communities, private sectors, NGOs and multilaterals and bilateral development agencies and government

How to apply:

Duration of internship: 3 months with a possibility for extension

LOCATION: Effurun-Warri, Delta State- Nigeria

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide a writing sample.

Start date: to be discussed.

This internship is an unpaid internship position, and the organization is not responsible for interns' travel expenses to and from, or for medical insurance during the period of the internship.

Please forward your Cover Letter and CV in ENGLISH to jobs@lite-africa.org

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO PUT THE TITLE OF THIS POSITION AS THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL.

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 26 Jan 2015

IBTCI COMPANY PROFILE

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has produced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) services for governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of M&E across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work. Respect and integrity are the basis of our core values.

PROJECT SUMMARY

IBTCI is vying for a contract to conduct a final performance evaluation of USAID/Morocco’s Local Governance Program (LGP) to serve the following purposes:

· Provide the mission with concrete evidence regarding to what extent LGP achieved (or not) its goals at all levels of the results framework

· To help the DG team – and the mission in general – learn about the strengths and weaknesses of working in the local governance field

· Inform USAID’s continued engagement in local governance in its new DG programming, within the parameters of the new Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), especially DO 2.

Period of Performance: 8 weeks, including 3 weeks of fieldwork; February 28, 2015 start date

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SME POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Youth Development SME will assist the evaluation team and team leader in all aspects of the evaluation related to youth development.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Youth Development SME must have the following skills/experience:

· Solid knowledge English and either French, Darija, or Arabic

· Extensive experience in facilitating interviews and/or group discussions in the targeted languages

· Extensive experience in youth development

· Youth development analysis experience

· Gender analysis experience is desirable

How to apply:

To apply please visit https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com .

If you have any difficulties please email lantic [At] ibtci [dot] com

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 26 Jan 2015

IBTCI COMPANY PROFILE

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has produced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) services for governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of M&E across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work. Respect and integrity are the basis of our core values.

PROJECT SUMMARY

IBTCI is vying for a contract to conduct a mid-term performance evaluation of USAID/Morocco’s Favorable Opportunities to Reinforce Self-Advancement for Today’s Youth (FORSATY). This evaluation will serve the following purposes:

· Provide the mission with concrete evidence regarding to what extent to which FORSATY achieved its objectives through December 2014;

· Determine any recommended mid-course adjustments for the program to improve results moving forward, particularly focusing on the capacity strengthening of CSOs;

· To inform how this project would be best replicated in other regions of Morocco.

The primary task of the evaluation team will be to analyze the performance of FORSATY midway through program implementation and make recommendations for improvements in ongoing and future programming. This evaluation will cover the period from the award date through December 2014. The USAID/Morocco Mission, specifically the Office of Democracy and Governance, will use the analysis of this evaluation to guide the direction of FORSATY in the remaining project life. The implementing partner, IOM, will learn about the strengths and weaknesses of project activities to date and adjust the upcoming work-plan based on the evaluation recommendations.

Period of Performance: 7 weeks including 3 weeks of fieldwork; February 28 start date

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SME POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Youth Development SME will assist the evaluation team and team leader in all aspects of the evaluation related to youth development.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Youth Development SME must have the following skills/experience:

· Solid knowledge English and either French, Darija, or Arabic

· Experience in Civil Society Organization (CSO) capacity strengthening

· Extensive experience in facilitating interviews and/or group discussions in the targeted languages

· Extensive experience in youth development

· Youth development analysis experience

· Gender analysis experience is desirable

How to apply:

To apply please visit https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com .

If you have any difficulties please email lantic [At] ibtci [dot] com

Organization: Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 20 Dec 2014

Background and context:

The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa – SIHA Network – is a coalition of civil society organisations from Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Somaliland and Uganda. Founded in 1995, the organisation advocates for social change and gender equality in the Horn region and works specifically on protecting women’s human rights, promoting women’s access to justice, supporting economic empowerment and activating women’s political participation. SIHA’s secretariat/HQ is located in Kampala, Uganda and SIHA maintains field offices in Sudan and South Sudan.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Regional Director, and in close collaboration with the Regional Programme Officer and other relevant staff members, the Programme Development and Fundraising Officer will be responsible for identifying programmatic priorities and funding opportunities, developing concept notes and proposals, supporting programme implementation, building partnerships, and liaising with donors. Where possible, the person may be required to assist with capacity building of partner agencies and project oversight.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• To identify relevant areas of programming and funding opportunities;
• To compile and maintain a database of local and international donors;
• To design a fundraising strategy;
• To develop concept notes and proposals in consultation with relevant staff members and partners;
• To liaise and communicate with donors as per direction;
• To assist in the development of communication materials;
• To organise fundraising and/or communication events as per request;
• To support programme implementation as per request;
• To strengthen relationships with SIHA members and partners through regular communication;
• To build the capacity of partner agencies as per request;
• Participate in the promotion of SIHA work and image locally and regionally;
• Carry out other tasks assigned by the Regional Director.

Profile:

The candidate must have demonstrated experience in proposal development and donor liaison and proven track record of successful fundraising. A commitment to women’s rights and gender equality as is essential.

Qualifications, experiences and requires competencies:

• Strong academic background in the fields of social sciences, international development, gender studies and/or human rights;
• A good understanding of the political and human rights dynamics in the Horn of Africa;
• A minimum of five years of work experience in programme development & management and/or fundraising in the fields of gender and/or human rights;
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with civil society organisations and/or donor agencies;
• Strong knowledge of fundraising dynamics and trends, proposal format and application procedures of key donors, including Logical Framework Analysis;
• Demonstrated success in preparing grant applications that have been approved for funding;
• Solid knowledge of project cycle management;
• Familiarity with budgeting;
• Strong analysis and writing skills;
• Excellent command of English and excellent communication skills.
• Proven organizational skills, including the ability to manage priorities, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Strong sense of initiative and ability to work independently;
• Previous exposure to international and/or multicultural /multilingual environment – Able to function effectively within a multi-cultural team;
• Willingness to work extra hours when needed.

How to apply:

SIHA is committed to offer a fair remuneration based on qualifications and experience. Preference will be given to Ugandan nationals and/or individuals residing in Uganda. Please send your C.V, contact details for three professional references, application letter and two sample of writing (Inclusive of a proposal that you have developed) to: sihahornofafrica@gmail.com. Preselected candidates will be contacted for an interview in January.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Rwanda
Closing date: 03 Dec 2014

Terms of Reference for conceptualising and managing a 2 day Hackathon on the occasion of CRC@25 anniversary

Summary

TitleOrganizing, coordinating and implementing a two day hackathon on app development for CRC@25**Purpose** Develop sustainable ICT apps to promote and empower child’s rights (as well as inform and educate children on their rights) Duration 13 working days. Start Date 4 to 20 December 2014 Reporting to Chief of Communication, Advocacy & Partnerships

Background

CRC@25 is an umbrella concept to guide advocacy and communication efforts across UNICEF during the 25th anniversary year of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Its overarching purpose is to generate new ideas for overcoming barriers and bottlenecks that prevent millions of children –from realizing their rights. Throughout the year, special initiatives stress the gaps that remain; the role of innovation in driving equity in both global and local contexts; and the role of our equity strategy in operationalizing rights. Across all our platforms, we highlight practical action to reach the most excluded children, providing country and regional offices, and national committees with guidance for shaping coverage of the 25th anniversary of the CRC.

New ideas and approaches are critical to UNICEF’s work and a critical element in closing the gaps that prevent so many children from realizing their rights. One of the ideas UNICEF Rwanda plans to undertake is a 2 day hackathon which brings in young people working in ICT together with children to develop application related to child rights/CRC. This idea has received good support from the Ministry of Youth and ICT. They have agreed to provide technical support as well as be a part of the selection panel.

Justification

Since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, children’s rights were central to rehabilitation priorities of the country. In 2004, children held their first summit to write their chapter into the whole nation’s healing and development process. Since then their participation has taken shape through the National Commission for Children to sustain successes and initiate more action towards full advancement of children’s rights. This 25^th anniversary of the CRC coincides with the 10^th anniversary of the landmark participation event of children. In this context, children themselves are best to contribute views on achievements and what remains to be done to achieve equity through innovative strategies which is planned on 25@25 i.e. to be show cased on the 25^th day after the silver jubilee commemoration of CRC.

Therefore, with the app development which will focus on developing games, web apps and USSD apps which will help inform children of their rights in a more familiar and fun way as well as promote rights of children among caretakers and families.

With an aim of being a regional ICT hub, Rwanda has set-up most of the necessary infrastructure to promote ICT as well as build a knowledge based society, developing content using the ICT devices is a smart way of investing in the young generation. The world is going ICT and it is only fair that children’s rights are advanced and fast-tracked with ICT based solutions.

Specific Tasks

• Coordinate and organized a workshop with approximately 20 students, announce and call for participants, organise the hackathon, announce and award the top two winners.
• Orient the children participants on basic app and encourage their participation and opinions with the various student groups.
• Run and facilitate the 2 – 3 weeks incubation to the final completion of the applications.

It will include sessions on:

• Coordinating and set-up prior to the hackathon.
• Announcing and screening of applicants
• Facilitating and running of the 2 days hackathon
• Choosing a panel of ICT literate and experienced panel of judges
• Choosing and awarding of top two winners
• Facilitating and follow-up on incubation to the final completion of the prototype
• Facilitating and testing of the app

Methodology

• Open call for applications and choosing of participants in the ICT app developers’ network.
• Organizing and set-up of a space for the hackathon with favorable conditions for 2 day hackathon.
• Partner with a respectable hotel for on-time delivery of all meals.
• Assembling an equipped team for development of the whole hackathon until the finish date.
• UNICEF/NCC to organize for children from National forums to be part of the student groups.

Steps in the process Time frame 1. Signing of contract 1 day 2. Preparation work, calling for applications and choosing of participants. 2 days 3. Hackathon and incubation period 10 days

Deliverables

• Two top sustainable mobile or web applications that promote the rights of children.

- Facilitate, test and roll-out two these applications linking to CRC@25 celebrations and the 10^th

Anniversary of Children’s Summit.

• Support the roll-out and promotion of the apps with telecom companies e.g. MTN, Tigo, Airtel.

Reporting

The selected institution will work closely with the Chief of CAP with support from partners.

Expected background and Experience

Note: The same competencies, qualifications, and behavioral indicators listed below should be used as the basis of comparison during the competitive selection process.

· An organization with relevant professional work experience and a proven track record in organizing and facilitating of hackathons.

· An organization with access to an open space that is conducive to run a 2 day hackathon.

The prospective institution should deliver the following as the key aspect for bid qualification:

· Company profile highlighting the organization of similar events, if applicable.

· A clear time-line for executing each of the expected outputs under the expected deliverables.

· A detailed cost proposal for coordinating and facilitating the entire hackathon, incubation and testing.

On the basis of the above technical and financial proposal (including time-line), the organization will be selected by a panel.

How to apply:

Interested company will send their proposal to the email ( rwasupply@unicef.org ) not later than Wednesday 3 December 2014 before 5H00 PM

Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 09 Dec 2014

I. Position Information

SVN No: SVN/IOMSO/105/2014

Position title : International Project Development Intern

Position grade : Intern

Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya ( IOM Somalia)

Duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension of additional 3 months)

Organizational unit:Migration Health Division

II. Organizational Context and Scope

Since 2008, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in close partnership with the governments, United Nations (UN), and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), has been addressing a range of critical public health issues in Somalia. Under the migration health programme led by Migration Health Division (MHD), IOM has been implementing the programme through more than 20 projects in over 15 project sites throughout Somalia, in order to improve the health conditions of migrants and their affected host communities.

The MHD programme activities in Somalia include: primary healthcare services provision, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention, safe water provision through cost-effective and environmentally-friendly water flocculation technology, hygiene promotion, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention including female genital mutilation (FGM) and early marriage, solar lantern provision, psychosocial support to survivors of GBV, cross-border disease surveillance, fitness-to-travel training for partners for internally displaced persons (IDP) return, technical and coordination capacity building in health and WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) sector, especially among the relevant authorities (Ministries of Health, National AIDS Commissions, Ministries of Water, etc.). IOM also conducts a number of epidemiological studies on water quality, HIV, and GBV. Over the years, IOM has provided life-saving humanitarian assistance to more than 200,000 migrants and their affected communities in Somalia.

III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Under the supervision of Chief of Mission and the technical guidance of Health Programme Coordinator, and in close coordination and consultation with MHD colleagues, Project Development Officers, as well as other units in Nairobi and the fields, the incumbent will assist the Mission, in particular MHD team, in developing new migration health projects and reporting implementation progress to donors.

The specific tasks and responsibilities include:

1. Assist in drafting concept notes and proposals, in close collaboration with Project Development Officers, for potential donors and funding opportunities such as the Government of Japan, Common Humanitarian Funds (CHF), Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), the Government of France, European Commission (EC), Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM), United Nations Human Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), etc.
2. Assist in providing technical assistance in formulating new projects by analyzing IOM’s comparative advantage in health/medical services in terms of its expertise, capacity and funding opportunities.
3. Assist in identifying potential and realistic funding opportunities by collecting donor information, liaising with potential donors, and attending coordination meetings.
4. Work closely with Communications Unit in developing visibility materials to appeal to donors for resource mobilization.
5. Assist in compiling implementation data from the field and drafting and editing periodical reports.
6. Assist in conducting research (project baseline and post-intervention survey, HIV epidemiological study, etc.).
7. Assist in general administrative and financial tasks as requested.
8. Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by Health Programme Coordinator
   IV. Competencies
   a) Personal commitment, efficiency and results-driven. b) Sound organizational skills with strict attention to detail. c) Excellent communication skills. d) Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a diverse team e) Flexible and able to adapt quickly to new, different environments. f) Objective and analytical. g) Capable of working under pressure. h) Fluency in English, Knowledge of Arabic or Somali is an advantage.

V. Personal Development
The incumbent will acquire information about IOM, basic knowledge in the area of migration health and project development process, and will gain hands-on experience in working in an international multi-cultural environment, with an intergovernmental organization.

VI. Education and Experience

1. Master’s degree (in progress) or higher from an accredited academic institutions in Public Health, International Relations, WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene), Social Science or related fields.
2. International experience, preferably work experience in developing countries.
3. Strong writing and analytical skills in English.
4. Translation skills in Arabic, Somali, French or Japanese an asset.
5. Good knowledge of conducting public health and/or WASH research. Experience in using SPSS, SAS, Epi Info an asset.
6. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and internet applications.

VII. Languages

Required English Fluent

Advantageous Arabic, Somali, French and Japanese

How to apply:

Method of Application: Interested candidates should submit CV and a cover letter Quoting the Vacancy Notice Number, with three professional references and contacts (email or telephone) to the:

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Somalia Coordinating office in Nairobi

Human Resources Department,

Gitanga Groove, off Gitanga Road

P.O. Box 1810 - 00606

Nairobi

Or

Send by email to: recruitmentsomalia@iom.int

Closing Date: 09 December 2014

Note:

ONLY SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

Organization: Forum for International Cooperation
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 28 Nov 2014

Introduction

Kenya County Government Workers Union (KCGWU) KCGWU and FIC: Forum for International Corporation have in partnership developed a project “Way forward for Kenya County Workers”. The project’s overall objective is to strengthen the KCGWU and make it a vibrant, democratic and well-consolidated union that is able to secure fair and decent conditions of employment for its workers. Previously known as the Kenya Local Government Workers Union, the union was founded in 1952 and currently represents over 30.000 workers who currently are in transition to fit the new constitution’s devolved system.

FIC, which is a Danish NGO working towards promoting labour rights in Kenya and Tanzania together with local partners, have worked together with KCGWU since 2012 through a partnership activity called: “Constitutional devolution in Kenya Local Government Workers Union”. Through the partnership activity KCGWU carried out the revision of its constitution, and thus changed its structures accordingly, so that KCGWU now consists of 47 branches representing the newly formed 47 counties in Kenya.

KCGWU and FIC have worked together since 2012 on strengthening the capacity of KCGWU to be able to ensure its members’ interests and decent working conditions in the wake of the new administrative division of Kenya into 47 counties, which resulted in a reduction of KCGWU’s 175 branches to 47.

That the partnership came to be as result of the anticipated changes and challenges brought about by the new dispensation. It was clear from the beginning, that the union would need to restructure and reorganize itself to remain relevant and to effectively champion the rights and welfare of its members who would be affected by political transition.

The project therefore has emphasized the need for the KCGWU to both strengthen its internal organizational capacity to manage change as well as prepare a strategy that would ensure that it is effective in engaging the ‘new employers ‘ in the transition process as it as well continue to improve on its service delivery to the members.

The Project objectives

Fair conditions of employment for County workers in Kenya, securing decent conditions of work including income, safety and health, non-discrimination e.g. gender, tribe etc., observance of CBAs, labour laws and other regulations at the labour market. This is overall secured by a vibrant, democratic and well consolidated union and the union involves members in different activities**.**

Immediate objectives:

1) Members interests as employees of the Kenyan counties are secured by competent and active branches, representatives, and shop stewards of KCGWU.

Indicators:

• The current CBA is secured implemented and observed in all involved counties. I.e. salaries, pensions and other regulatory payments are effected as agreed, CBA clauses on rights, non-discrimination, safety and health etc are observed by the employers.
• Branches are financially viable and operational.
• End year 1 all involved branches are established as described in the constitution of February 2013.
• End year 3, 75 % of grievances are solved at local level. (grievances are typical on dismissals, transfers etc.)
• The branch is recognized by the County Government and takes part in social dialogue at county level

2) Members interests at national level are secured and coordinated by a well-functioning national office with competent management, training and administration departments.

Indicators:

• National office is financially viable
• End year one the national office is full established as described in the constitution of February 2013, including an operational educational, financial and industrial relations department.
• Regular training and support of branches takes places.
• Minimum one monthly communication/dialogue between national office and each branch.
• A financial committee oversees financial reporting incl. periodic budgeting and budget follow up.
• Financial statement is prepared, audited, approved as per constitution and filed for the registrar.
• A strategy for PR and advocating is present. The national office takes part in public and social dialogue at national level
• KCGWU has conducted 2 major advocacy activities coordinated at national and county level at end project

3) Observance of members’ rights is improved and members are actively involved in union activities beside the annual meetings.

Indicators:

• 90% of members are aware of their rights both in employment and as Kenyan citizens, and they know where to file complaints.
• During the previous 12 months, 90% of members in the branch have participated in minimum one union activity besides the annual meeting.
• Periodic communication and dialogue between branch and members take place in between the annual meetings.

Background to this TOR;

While the last one year of the partnership should have seen a lot of progress in preparing the union manage the challenges, almost all the activities planned did not get to be implemented. The union practically found itself being confronted with the most urgent issue of her survival as a union, thus requiring the project to shift its focus more into supporting the union through it.

The Project’s steering committee convened an urgent meeting towards mid November 2014 to discuss how the project could work with the union on this matter, and one of the resolutions was to revise the implementation of the activities to prioritize on the pressing concerns of the union.

The challenges are political, organizational, labour related, legal and administrative in nature and are threatening the legal existence, loss of revenue as well as loss of membership. The union for instance faces difficulties in dealing with the County Governors and securing recognition. The transition process of transferring of previous local government employees to county is also chaotic and substantial members might lose jobs in the process. In addition some counties have decided to privatize some services which is expected to reduce the membership farther. Moreover, there is uncertainty and fears over the future of labor relations following the expiry of collective bargaining agreement (CBA). There is also concern of the union facing rivalry from other unions in the sector.

Action plan by the Project Steering committee

Given that the devolution challenges envisaged during the start of the project have changed, the meeting resolved that a workshop to address the challenges facing KCGWU be conducted as soon as possible to come up with a Strategic Plan with timelines to tackle specific challenges facing KCGWU.

Strategic Planning Workshop

FIC and KCGWU will conduct a review of current challenges faced by KCGWU and develop a terms of reference for the Strategic Planning workshop. The proposed 2 day workshop to be held in the month of November, 2014 will identify organizational development strategies to support the organizing needs and strategic direction of the trade union.

Objective of Strategic Planning Workshop

The strategic planning workshop has its main objective of identifying current pressing challenges that threaten the survival of the Kenya County Government Workers Union as well as the future of its members. The workshop is to facilitate the identification and recognition of the real issues, explore various strategies to tackle them and finally come up with action plan.

Methodology

A two days’ workshop has been organized towards the end of November. The workshop is to take the form of organizational strengthening and strategy planning. During the workshop, environmental scan both internal organization as well as the external organization will be critical in order to identify real challenges, gaps and weaknesses that threaten the survival of the union and its members. The issues discussed should not be limited to external factors alone, such as the government policy and effects of devolution. It should also cover the capacity challenges of the union. Does the union have the capacity it takes to confront the issues? The capacity should include areas such as leadership capacity, resources available; both human and financial, structures and systems necessary as well as the political good will. It should be noted that the strength of the union relies on its membership.

The workshop is to be facilitated by a qualified consultant who understands organizational development and is conversant with Kenyan political dynamics especially those that threaten the smooth operation of the union. The consultant must also be someone familiar with possible solutions that the union could deploy to be able to tackle the issues. Even then, a participatory approach that allows for the workshop participants to own the process must be emphasized.

The consultant will be contracted by the KCGWU but will work closely with FIC representatives and KCGWU officials in workshop preparation and facilitation.

The issues could be divided into:

· Devolution and its Impact on Industrial Relations

· Organizational Development and Trade Union Strengthening

Output and results of the workshop

· Identification of strengths and areas for improvement,

· Identification of coordination needs between National Headquarters and Branches

· Elaborating a Strategic Plan for KCGWU’s organizational development, based on the SWOT results

· Developing an Action Plan

· Budget for the proposed Action Plan

· Monitoring and Evaluation Plan

Resources

The consultant will have the following documents as references:

• The current interim constitution
• One baseline survey reports produced in October 2013, and a complementary baseline report of June 2014.
• Project document of FIC-KCGWU partnership

Activities

The workshop will involve key people from the project counties. Representation from counties which have larger constituencies (members) like Mombasa, Eldoret and Nyeri will be considered.

Venue and Date of the Strategic Planning Workshop

Nakuru County – between 1^st and 5^th December, 2014

Consultants Qualifications

Desired Skills and Experience

· Masters degree and 7-10 years of relevant experience preferred.

· Coaching and training/facilitation experience.

· Organizational development and Trade union capacity building experience

· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;

· Substantial experience working in trade union environment

· Strong analytical skills to critically evaluate and synthesize information gathered from multiple sources.

· Ability to exercise a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.

· Detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills.

· Conversant with current changes brought about by devolved system of governance.

· Conversant with labour relations issues, trade union environment and dynamics

· Industrial Relations or any other relevant field.

· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;

· Strong analytical skills to critically evaluate and synthesize information gathered from multiple sources.

· Ability to exercise a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.

· Detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills.

How to apply:

If you feel strongly that your expertise (as described above and in the entire TOR) can support the KCGWU in the two days’ workshop to achieve its objectives and surmount the challenges it faces, kindly send your Expression of Interests to:

oloojoel@yahoo.com,

angore.raphael@yahoo.com and

Casparpedo@gmail.com

before the 28th November 2014

Organization: Development Alternatives, Inc.
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 22 Dec 2014

DAI leads the USAID-funded Liberia Food and Enterprise Development (FED) program, a comprehensive and market-driven effort to improve food security—in terms of food availability, utilization, and affordability—by building indigenous incentive structures that assist a range of agricultural stakeholders to adopt a commercial approach.

USAID Liberia’s programs operate within the US Foreign Assistance Framework for ‘rebuilding countries’ with the respective goal to: “Assist in the construction or reconstruction of key internal infrastructure and market mechanisms to stabilize the economy.” The Mission’s strategy focuses on ‘lifting Liberia’ to the next tier: i.e., from a rebuilding country to a developing country and beyond. As a contribution toward the achievement of this goal, the Food and Enterprise Development (FED) Program will be implemented to achieve the following component objectives:

• Component 1: Increase agricultural productivity and profitability and improve human nutrition;
• Component 2: Stimulate private enterprise growth and investment; and
• Component 3: Build local technical and managerial human resources to sustain and expand accomplishments achieved under objectives one and two.

The FED program is the USAID Mission’s principal mechanism to achieve the goals of its Feed the Future 2011-2015 Multi-Year Strategy.

DAI is seeking a long-term, resident Enterprise Development Specialist to provide leadership to the design, development, and implementation of activities to strengthen businesses and improve workforce development to contribute to the FED program’s overall objectives. The Enterprise Development Specialist will oversee the design and implementation of all Component 2 activities and manage the Component 2 team. The Enterprise Development Specialist will also coordinate with MoA, USAID, Country Agriculture Coordinators, FED partners, and other stakeholders as needed. The Enterprise Development Specialist will also oversee FED’s MDF, the main implementation tool under FED. This commercially driven $18 million dollar fund supports value chain participants, including farmers, transporters, processors, packagers, marketers and all associated industries and individuals, small and large, in both the private and the public sector, helping them to grow their businesses, and increase employment opportunities, by overcoming their critical constraints to generating increased incomes and by taking full advantage of existing and emerging market opportunities. The MDF is designed to be a flexible and responsive tool that adapts to the particular circumstances to help FED achieve its objectives.

Enterprise development Tasks:

• Along with the Business Enabling Environment Specialist design FED Component 2 activities;
• Oversee FED program activities under Component 2, ensuring targets are achieved;
• Coordinate, and contribute to and collaborate with all Component 1 and 3 activities/targets;
• Improve access of FED partners to business development and financial services;
• Oversee the provision of sustainable enterprise services to partners throughout Liberia;
• Work to build technical and managerial human resources capacity across all the FED program activities and FED partners, especially for youth and woman;
• Coordinate these activities via FED program staff in Monrovia and the County Offices; and
• Contribute to data collection and reporting in coordination with the FED M&E team.

MDF Tasks:

• Work directly with the FED technical program staff to facilitate access to utilizing the FED Market Development Fund for component/value chain activities ensuring disbursement and management of procurements that contribute to the FED program’s overarching objectives;
• Identify and collaborate with the MDF partners: including the private sectors, farmers groups, MOA staff, Universities, youth groups’ women’s’ organizations, and other key stakeholders working in the targeted value chains and FED component areas to see if there are potential areas for collaboration and partnership under the fund;
• Oversee all three component specific MDF requisitions, including the procurement design and approval process, drafting of RFP's/Invitation to bids, developing MoU's when necessary, ensuring contract compliance, subcontract/PO management, title transfer (if required) and close-out, ensuring compliance with DAI policies and all USAID regulations;
• Collaborate with the FED technical team, both in Monrovia and in the FED county offices, on MDF activity design, framework, and all aspects of implementation;
• Ensure the enforcement of all terms and conditions in MoUs, subcontracts and purchase orders, to best ensure delivery of predefined results or service levels;
• Collaborate with the technical and M&E teams to contribute to monitoring and evaluation of all MDF activities;
• Manage and supervise the local team of MDF Specialists and Coordinators; and
• Train new FED staff (including staff based in the counties) on how the MDF works and how to leverage funds.

Program Management Tasks:

• Oversee and ensure successful design and implementation of FED Component activities;
• Manage and supervise all Program Component Team Leaders;
• Ensure the Component teams and County Offices are properly staffed and offices are fully operational;
• Mentor and build the capacity of the Technical Program Coordinator, County Managers and the technical staff located in the County offices in overall program management, reporting and field implementation;
• Ensure all FED component activities are integrated and working closely together to create the maximum program efficiencies;
• Ensure that all M&E data is collected and reported to the central M&E office in Monrovia in an efficient and timely manner;
• Represent FED as required at official partner and GOL meetings;
• Coordinate with other donor programs in the FED target counties and collaborate with the public and private sectors in the overall FED field program management;
• Provide technical inputs into the annual workplanning process;
• Assist with the preparation of monthly MDF financial and activity reports.
• Liaise with MoA staff, other relevant Ministries, USAID, stakeholders, and FED partners on a regular basis.

Deliverables:

1. Successful implementation of FED’s approved workplan, with a particular focus on Component 2 activities;
2. Achievement of FED’s Performance Management Plan;
3. Programmatic and MDF inputs into all FED reports; and
4. Successful development of MDF programs with a wide range of FED partners.

Requirements:

• 10 years of field experience in enterprise development in farm or non-farm business or marketing expertise;
• 8 years of experience in training and capacity building business teams in rural enterprises;
• Demonstrated experience designing and leading enterprise development programs with a focus on workforce development, human resource capacity building, and vocational education, preferably with a focus on ultra-poor and/or low literacy populations;
• Excellent knowledge and experience in value chain program development and cross border trade;
• Experience with gender mainstreaming in agriculture development programs;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated advanced ICT skills; and
• Master’s Degree/MBA in a FED program area is required.

How to apply:

The position is available immediately. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply directly to DAI at: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp;jsessionid=0B9561586DC27C51C9A0ADD62ECCF296.NA10_primary_jvm?org=DAINC&cws=1&rid=1752

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 28 Nov 2014

VA-2014-013

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Pretoria is inviting applications from suitably qualified South African nationals for Temporary Appointment post of:

Education Officer (Early Childhood Development), NO-A

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading child rights organization would like to hear from you.

UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, it strives to establish children's rights as enduring ethical principles and international standards of behaviour and action towards children. In South Africa, UNICEF supports national efforts to realize children’s rights by promoting evidence-based policy advocacy and strategic partnerships as a means to leverage policies and resources for children, giving special attention to vulnerable children and disparity reduction. It works in the areas of health and nutrition, early childhood development; basic education; child protection and social policy, planning, monitoring and evaluation.

Temporary-Appointment

Duration: 01 January 2015 – 29 December 2015

PURPOSE OF THE POST:

Under the close supervision of an Education Specialist (Early Childhood Development), contributes to the early childhood development programme planning, administration, implementation and evaluation of programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting. Particular emphasis on supporting the advancement of play in early learning and development.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing basic technical support on play in early childhood through partners in government and non-governmental sectors; preparation of presentation and basic advocacy materials; support the development of resources on play; organise and participate in programme planning and monitoring missions, meetings and briefing sessions to identity and analyse bottlenecks; implement recommendations; engage with training institutions and implementing partners; assist in preparations of reports and briefings for donors.
• Collects and assembles data and background relating to early childhood programmes/projects and provides updated information on programme/project financial and administrative status for analysis and report purposes. Analyzes programme/project status, and recommends appropriate adjustments.
• Monitors the flow of supply and non-supply assistance. Drafts supply and financial documentation. Collects and records information on supply/non-supply inventory, distribution and utilization.
• Communicates with local authority counterparts on project details. Recommends courses of action to supervisor.
• Makes arrangements for visits to project sites for the government and other partners, and provides information and briefing on project activities and status.

· Drafts programme budgets, ensuring accuracy of coding in accordance with the PIDB/PROMS system. Drafts and issues updated status reports.

· Drafts sections of donor, annual and other reports as required by HQ.

· Undertakes ongoing field visits to UNICEF project sites for orientation to project activities and local conditions. Prepares routine reports on results of visits and the project’s progress.

· Investigates queries regarding authorization, delivery or payment and follows up with finance, administrative, supply and programme staff on the processing of payments, advances to governments and liquidation of accounts. Ensures that activities are in line with plans of action.

Desired Background and Experience:

• University degree or diploma in early childhood education, basic education, social Sciences (inclusive of completion of academic courses in early childhood development) or technical field related to the work of UNICEF.
• Knowledge on the pedagogy of play in early learning and development is essential.
• One year practical, professional work experience in project administration, including research and data analysis.

Sharing UNICEF Core Values of:

· Commitment • Diversity and Inclusion • Integrity

Proficiency in UNICEF Core Competencies of:

• Communication • Working with People • Drive for Results

Proficient in functional competencies of:

• Formulating Strategies and Concepts • Analyzing

• Applying Technical Expertise • Learning and researching • Planning and Organizing

How to apply:

All applications are to be accompanied by the attached completed and signed Personal History form (P11 Form), CV and application letter with a clear reference of the position being applied for. Applications are to be sent on or before 28 November, 2014to the following email address: safpretoriavacancy@unicef.org

Only South African nationals will be considered. If you have not been contacted within one month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Regret letters will only be sent to interviewed candidates.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only complete applications consisting of detailed CV and P11 form will be reviewed.

UNICEF IS A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT.

UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities. well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Organization: Public International Law and Policy Group
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 01 Feb 2015

The Public International Law & Policy Group (PILPG) is seeking a Constitutional Development Manager for a South Sudan project. Below please find information on PILPG and the project, as well as the role of the Constitutional Development Manager and the required qualifications for the position.

Public International Law & Policy Group Overview

PILPG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates as a global pro bono law firm providing free assistance to governments,sub-state entities, and civil society groups in transitioning states. PILPG provides legal counsel to pro bono clients during peace negotiations, advises on the creation and operation of transitional justice mechanisms, provides expertise during the drafting of post-conflict constitutions, and advises on ways to strengthen the rule of law and effective institutions. In East Africa, PILPG has previously maintained offices in Kenya, Tanzania, Somaliland, South Sudan, and Uganda.

PILPG South Sudan Project Overview

PILPG has extensive experience in South Sudan, and is working with Democracy International and its consortium partners to implement the five-year USAID-supported Systems to Uphold the Credibility and Constitutionality of Elections in South Sudan (SUCCESS) program. The SUCCESS program is currently focused on increasing the capacity of South Sudanese institutions to lead processes that citizens accept as legitimate and assisting South Sudanese citizens to engage in political processes.

To assist South Sudanese citizens in engaging in these processes, PILPG is providing assistance to South Sudanese civil society organizations to strengthen their organizational and strategic capacity. PILPG is facilitating civil society’s participation in the peace process through negotiation and mediation skills training for all civil society stakeholders. In addition, PILPG is providing civil society leaders with substantive support on transitional justice issues for civil society actors to effectively engage in negotiations and take a leading role in peace and reconciliation initiatives. As South Sudan reengages on the constitutional development process, PILPG will provide technical and material support in the drafting process and support civil society in civic education to ensure that citizen views are taken into consideration. Women’s leadership in these political processes and initiatives is a core component of the program.

Role of the Constitutional Development Manager

PILPG is seeking a legal professional with at least eight years of experience in constitutional development, peace processes, transitional justice or related technical areas, preferably in post-conflict contexts and/or Africa.

The Constitutional Development Manager will be based in Juba, Republic of South Sudan. He or she shall work under the supervision of the PILPG Project Director, who is based in the US.

Responsibilities

· Build and maintain relationships with South Sudanese civil society organizations;

· Conduct technical assistance, ongoing consultations, and follow-ups with relevant civil society organizations on issues related to the peace processes and platform development;

· Facilitate program activities, including workshops and trainings, on transitional justice, negotiation and mediation skills, constitutional development, and public consultation efforts;

· Communicate and coordinate with SUCCESS Consortium members, South Sudanese civil society organizations, and relevant consultants on the design and substance of workshops;

· Build and maintain relationships and cooperation with international and domestic non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society leaders;

· Conduct consultations and meetings with other NGOs, international organizations, and US government offices to ensure complementarity of programming, points of collaboration, and information exchanges;

· Coordinate with the PILPG Project Director and other PILPG staff on the preparation of reference resources, curriculum development, and other documents and initiatives;

· Provide substantive direction to PILPG research team, and pro bono volunteers and law firm partners on the drafting of reference materials, including comparative studies, option papers, and core elements memorandum;

· Work in coordination with PILPG’s Constitutional Development Advisor;

· Identify, mentor, and manage local lawyers engaged in the Constitutional Fellowship program as part of the SUCCESS project;

· Analyze local political conditions and the effectiveness of the project in meeting the stated goals and objectives;

· Ensure adherence to requisite grantor and US government policies and procedures;

· Oversee the development, review, and timely submission of project-related materials, including regular reports and internal circulations that update, measure, and evaluate project results;

· Coordinate closely with PILPG’s Washington, DC office, as well as Democracy International staff and other consortium partners, on the overall strategy and development of the project;

· Provide regular briefings to PILPG’s Washington, DC office on political and security developments and implementation of the program;

· Maintain regular communication with the PILPG Project Director, as well as the research team, including conducting weekly Skype calls and drafting monthly updates on project activities; and

· Coordinate closely with the Pro Bono Director on pro bono contributions to the project, including law firm partners, and

· Coordinate closely with other PILPG field offices.

Administration

· Draft materials on the South Sudan project for PILPG’s website, annual reports, internal circulations and law firm updates at the request of senior staff;

· Maintain PILPG’s in-country financial books related to the SUCCESS in accordance with PILPG’s financial policies and procedures manual;

· Develop quarterly project reports that detail project activities and measure and evaluate project results;

· Facilitate the visits of non-field staff, consultants, and funder representatives as appropriate; and

· Manage all local service providers to PILPG and local office and related logistics and financials.

Educational and Professional Qualifications

· A higher education degree in law, or other relevant field;

· A minimum of eight years work experience in constitutional-development related activities, transitional justice, peace processes, or related technical areas, preferably in a post-conflict context and/or Africa;

· Demonstrated experience working with new states, states in transition, and/or post-conflict states;

· Past experience developing relationships with senior government officials and civil society leaders;

· Experience working with US government regulations is a plus;

· Knowledge of and previous experience in Sudan or South Sudan is highly desirable;

· Fluency in written and spoken English is required; and

· Prior overseas fieldwork, preferably in a post-conflict context and/or Africa.

Communication and Organizational Skills

· Capacity to conduct research, edit, and draft reference resources, including comparative studies, option papers, and core elements memorandum, and, as needed, draft policy proposal or constitutional language;

· Strong analytic and organizational skills;

· Prior experience editing writings of others to ensure professional quality and suitability;

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work closely with multiple team members located across the globe;

· Ability to effectively manage multiple activities in a fast-paced, challenging overseas environment; and

· Initiative to be a responsive self-starter to solve problems independently.

How to apply:

How to Apply

Send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to recruitment@pilpg.org.

Include in the subject line: Application: South Sudan Constitutional Development Manager.

Organization: Christian Aid
Country: Mali
Closing date: 19 Nov 2014

About us

Christian Aid is a global organisation based on values of justice. At Christian Aid we work to help people living in poverty and we campaign against the systems and rules that keep them in these conditions. We work with local partners to give people the strength to find their own solutions regarding the problems they face, regardless of their religion.

In the Sahel, the main goal of our programme is currently directed towards the profitability and resilience of the agricultural sector and poor people's access to energy. We are currently looking for a value chain development specialist to improve the quality of our security programme on livelihoods in the Sahel region (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Senegal.

About the role

This post will enable us to meet the challenge of promoting cost-effective and profitable agriculture in the Sahel and securing farmers’ livelihoods by increasing their access to the market. With your solid experience in the development of value chain of the major agricultural speculations, network development, advocacy, market analysis and capacity building of local organizations, along with good knowledge of local and regional marketing of farming products, you will contribute to strengthening the link with the private sector in the implementation of our programmes in the region. You will be responsible for aligning Christian Aid’s programme in the sub region with Christian Aid’s global programme regarding engagement with the private sector. You will be based in Bamako, but will keep regular contact with the offices of Christian Aid in London and across Africa.

About you

The role requires you to be highly motivated and dynamic, working in a collaborative way and being focused on achieving goals through excellent skills in developing value chains and your ability to encourage the sharing of experiences and information among stakeholders and promoting co-operation between actors.

You will need to have solid experience in developing international programmes, including developing project documents submitted to donors and the production of quality reports. You will also have solid experience in co-operative management, market analysis and developing a business plan. Experience in capacity building of local organisations, as well as in organisational development, gender, monitoring, evaluation, and advocacy/lobbying are important assets in achieving the objectives of the position.

You will hold a degree (BAC+ 4) in international development, or a similar subject and have a good knowledge of development issues in the Sahel region. You will speak and write French very fluently. Good level of (Fluency) in English is also an important asset.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country that this position is based. Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective

How to apply:

To apply for this post, please visit our website http://www.christianaid.org.uk/aboutus/jobs for instructions on how to apply. Please email your queries to sahel-jobs@christian-aid.org.

Country: Somalia
Closing date: 25 Nov 2014

TERMS OF REFERENCE

PositionPlanning and Organisational Development SpecialistPlace of Performance Mogadishu, SomaliaContract Duration 50 working daysStarting Date

OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL

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

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

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

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

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

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

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

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

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

­ Developing capacity for core government functions

­ Strengthening the frameworks and procedures for civil service management

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

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

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

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

­ Review of training and professional development options

­ Developing and implementing a Civil Service Management Framework

­ Supporting a review of the institutional machinery of government

­ Strengthening central policy making and coordination functions; and

­ Identifyin options for rolling out the Programme in Puntland

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Objective of the Assignment

· The present individual consultancy assignment falls under component 3.2 “Strengthening Central Policy and Coordination Functions” which entails review of planning and monitoring and evaluation functions of the Ministry of Planning.

· The present assignment seeks to develop:

o An organizational development plan for the Ministry for the next three to four years. This plan would include internal organizational structure and external coordination mechanism, specifically in relation with the New Deal arrangements, staffing arrangements and a capacity development plan

o An agreed upon prioritized workplan for one year for the implementation of the organizational development plan, with specific attention to its planning and M&E roles and responsibilities

· The Planning and Organizational Development Specialist is expected to work in close coordination with our client, World Bank and counterpart government institutions and ministries.

· The Planning and Organizational Development Specialist is equally expected to closely coordinate her/his work with the overall coordinator.

Scope of Work / Expected Output

· The scope of work includes to review the planning and M&E functions of the Ministry of Planning and to develop and agreed upon prioritized workplan for the support to the Ministry of Planning regarding its planning and M&E roles and responsibilities, internal organizational structure and external coordination mechanism, specifically in relation with the New Deal arrangements.

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

o Review of organizational structure of the Ministry and recommendations how to improve

o Capacity assessment of the Ministry and recommendations for the capacity development plan

o Review of internal and external cooperation and coordination structures

o Consolidation of a three to four year organizational development plan

o Develop a prioritized work plan (for one year) for the support requirements to the Ministry, with projections over three to four years harmonized with the organizational development plan.

Monitoring and Progress Controls

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

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

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

Final Product / Deliverables

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

o Review of the organizational structure of the Ministry resulting in a new organigram and staffing arrangements

o Capacity assessment and capacity development plan

o Review of internal and external cooperation and coordination structures

o Organizational development plan for three to four years

o A well prioritized and sequenced workplan (for one year with projections for the three – four period harmonized with the organizational development plan) for support requirements to the Ministry of Planning done

o Monthly and quarterly updates

o End of assignment report

Review / Approval Time

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

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education

· Advanced university degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or any other related field.

Work Experience

· Minimum 10 years professional experience of working in or with government related to public sector planning and monitoring and evaluation

· Demonstrated experience with organizational review and elaboration of organizational development plans.

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

· Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing

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

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

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

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

Key Competencies

· Accountability

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

· Planning and Organizing

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

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

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

· Teamwork and Respect for Diversity

o Ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries

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

· Leadership and Self-Management

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

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

o Remains clam in control and good humoured even under pressure

o Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

· Language

o English is the working language for this assignment.

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

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to careers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_617” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Organization: COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 17 Nov 2014

Tender is divided in Lots as follows:

• Lot 1: Drilling and Development of Dasso and Dibayo Boreholes
• Lot 2: Infrastructure development of Dasso Borehole (Construction of storage tank, water kiosk, Generator Room, livestock troughs, and installation of submersible pump and generator, etc)
• Lot 3: Provision and installation chlorination system (Klorman) in Dasso Borehole
• Lot 4: Provision of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) tools for Dasso Borehole
• Lot 5: Infrastructure development of Dibayo Borehole (Construction of elevated tank, water kiosk, Generator Room, livestock troughs, and installation of submersible pump and generator etc)
• Lot 6: Provision and installation chlorination system (Klorman) in Dibayo Borehole
• Lot 7: Provision of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) tools for Dibayo Borehole

How to apply:

COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale is advertising an Open Local Tender Procedure for drilling of no 2. new boreholes and construction of water infrastructures as detailed in the Tender Dossier attached to this letter.

Please find below the list of documents, which constitute the Tender Dossier:

Application should be delivered in one of the following address:

(i) COOPI Nairobi
Peponi Road, Hse No. 0039
PO Box 3857 – 00100 Nairobi
Kenya, Nairobi

(ii) NGO Consortium Office Mogadishu, kind attention of Mr.Ibrahim Ahmed Ibrahim

The envelopes must be handed in one of the above-mentioned Offices before 15:00 (EAT) on the 17^th November 2014. This deadline has to be considered as a fix term and Coopi will not accept any delay justification even if due to the post service.

Any application received after this deadline will not be considered.

Costs incurred by the tenderer in preparing and submitting the tender proposals will not be reimbursed.

Organization: Agriconsulting
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 21 Nov 2014

Agriconsulting is looking for a Organizational Development Expert for the EU funded project “Technical Assistance for the REDD+ and capacity building project in Sierra Leone”

Qualifications and skills

-A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised university in management or human resources. Post-graduate qualification in a related field will be additional value.

-Additional qualifications in education/training or training of trainers would also be added value.

General professional experience

• A minimum of 7 years of proven experience in international development project related to institutional strengthening, capacity building or organizational development.
• A minimum proven experience of 5 years in managing and supervising other persons work.
• Experience in leading organizational changes would be an added advantage.
• Excellent oral and written presentation and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with standard PS Office software.

Specific professional experience

• A minimum of 2 years of proven experience of developing institutional strengthening or organizational development strategies.
• Proven experience of conducting organizational assessments.
• Proven experience in training staff in best practice strategic organizational development, human resources management or effective communication channels between staff and managers
• Experience in producing training materials, guidelines and manuals.

The assignment should start in February 2015 and the period of implementation will be of 14 months. The expert will be required on a full time basis (14 months)

How to apply:

Interested people can apply by submitting their CV to Mrs Letizia Alimonti (l.alimonti@agriconsulting.it) by 21 November 2014.

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted back.

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

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

Dept/Location:SARO/Antananarivo, Madagascar

Reports To:Country Representative

About CRS:

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

Background:

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

Job Summary:

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

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

Primary Functions:

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

Specific Responsibilities:

Planning and Prepositioning

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

Capture Planning and Proposal and Concept Note Development

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

Documentation of Results, Reporting and Marketing

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

Supervisory Responsibilities:N/A

Key Working Relationships:

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

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

Personal/Professional Skills:

· Strong team-player

· Sound judgment and patient

· Assertive, yet culturally sensitive

· Strong interpersonal and networking skills

· Efficient and highly productive

· Excellent writing skills in English

· Speaking and writing proficiency in French

· Commitment to the Agency's mission

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

· Sets clear goals and manages toward them

· Collaborates effectively with staff and stakeholders

· Manages financial resources with integrity

· Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)*These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results*.

· Serves with Integrity

· Models Stewardship

· Cultivates Constructive Relationships

· Promotes Learning

Qualifications

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

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

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

EOE/M/F/D/V

How to apply:

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