CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Médicos del Mundo
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 15 Apr 2015

MISSION

Development of the projects currently implemented in Sierra Leone, ensuring appropriateness of actions in respect of Médicos del Mundo (MdM) policies and of the identifications already made.

jOB SUMARY

Ensures that the management of the water, sanitation, hygiene, and waste activities are organized so that staff, patients, and the environment inside and outside the ETC are not exposed to ebola virus contaminated material.

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF INTERVENTION

Sierra Leone, at Moyamba MDM ETC.

ORGANIZATION CHART

The successful candidate will be part of the Humanitarian Action - Ebola Unit and will refer to the Sanitary Project Coordination in Moyamba

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The coordinator is aware of the risks involved in working in the ETC.

The coordinator follows all regulations concerning infection control and protective measures.

Non-adherence to the safety regulations can result in immediate dismissal.

General responsibilities:

Responsible for all water, hygiene and sanitation issues linked to the outbreak intervention.

Trains and educates staff of the hospital and other health structures in the affected area with respect to ETC and watsan related issues.

Takes every opportunity to inform and sensitise the population when working in the field.

Attends and participates actively in weekly staff meeting.

Attends and participates actively in the Task Force meetings.

Advises the hospital authorities on general health care waste issues.

Monitors and orders stocks of cleaning and disinfection material.

Coordinates with the Hospital Directo for the monitoring and ordering of PPE, and other materials.

Human Resource Management:

Provides technical support to other watsan staff (local & expatriate).

Supervises and guides the Ebola ward support staff.

Supervises and guides the mobile teams.

Prepares and adapts job descriptions according to the needs.

Water, Hygiene and Sanitation:

Ensures that safety procedures are implemented in all outbreak control activities.

Ensures that sufficient good quality water is available in the ETC

Ensures that sufficient quantities of chlorine solution are always available.

Ensures that latrines and bathing areas are well maintained, and cleaned and disinfected properly.

Ensures that staff and patients are following the protection regulations

Ensures that waste is collected, handled, transported, and disposed of safely and according to the protocols.

EXPERIENCE

At least two years’ water, sanitation and hygiene coordination experience of international or emergency cooperation projects are required.

Previous experience in similar emergency work, especially in Africa shall be valued.

SKILLS

Great organizational skills. Adaptability to rural areas. Stress management.

Leadership and staff management skills.

Teamwork.

Accuracy and workautonomy.

Sharing MédicosdelMundo’svalues, mission and lines of work.

How to apply:

http://trabaja.medicosdelmundo.org/empleos/oferta/163812/water-sanitation-and-hygiene-coordinator-for-ebola-treatment-center-ipc-infection-and-prevention-and-control.html

Organization: Pact
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 06 Dec 2014

Position Title: Chief of Party, Kenya Integrated Water Sanitation and Hygiene (KIWASH) Program

Requisition Number: 14-0138

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Department Overview:

Pact seeks a Chief of Party for the proposed USAID-funded five-year Kenya Integrated WASH program. The goal of this program is to achieve at-scale adoption of sustainable models of WASH service deliver for a healthy, productive and resilient Kenya. This position is contingent upon award.

Position Purpose:

Reporting to the Kenya Country Director, the KIWASH Chief of Party is responsible for leading an anticipated Kenya Integrated Water Sanitation and Hygiene (KIWASH) program, focused on strengthening governance for resilient and sustainable management of WASH services and water resources and institutionalizing catalytic models of sustainable service delivery. The program consists of five components: 1.) Scaled-up market-based WASH service delivery models; 2.) Increased access to sustainable financing/credit for WASH services; 3.) Improved access to integrated WASH and nutrition services; 4.) Increased environmental sustainability of WASH services; and 5.) Strengthened WASH services and water resources institutions. The COP will be responsible for overall management, leadership and administrative oversight of the program and will serve as the principal institutional liaison to USAID implementation issues.

Key Responsibilities:

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee planning, quality assurance and supervision of program monitoring, evaluating, and reporting, ensuring rapid roll-out and supervision of activities.

• Coordinate with appropriate stakeholders in all aspects of project planning, monitoring, and implementation.

• Ensure compliance with and implementation of all donor-related, Pact, and project specific policies.

• Negotiate Pact annual budgets and revisions to the scope of work as required.

• Effectively work with other consortium members to assure a coordinated and timely execution of workplans.

Provide oversight of financial management and procurement, including delivery, management, and monitoring of subgrants.

Basic Requirements:

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of senior-level management experience of projects and programs in WASH or integrated health, with at least 3 years of experience in a senior-management position for a USAID-funded project. Previous COP experience preferred.

• Demonstrated experience with similarly complex projects involving coordination with multiple programs and partner institutions. Strong preference for experience in East Africa.

• Applicants should have experience with one or more of the following: 1.) market-based WASH service delivery models; 2.) Sustainable financing/credit for WASH services; 3.) Integrated WASH and nutrition services; 4.) Environmental sustainability of WASH services; and 5.) Water resources institutions.

• Demonstrated experience with coordination and project planning, including establishing systems during program start-up and overseeing and close out.

• Good understanding of USAID procurement processes, procedures and grants management.

• Demonstrated experience in coordination and collaboration with a broad set of stakeholders, including the private sector, government, local and international NGOs.

• Commitment to local capacity building and the ability to engage local stakeholders in project design and implementation.

• Excellent English written and oral communications skills.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• University degree required; Masters Degree preferred, in Public Health, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Environmental Sustainability, or related degree.

• At least 10 years of senior-level management experience of projects and programs in WASH or integrated health, with at least 3 years of experience in a senior-management position for a USG-funded project. Previous COP experience preferred.

• Experience implementing development programs, preferably in East Africa.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org

Organization: Manoff Group
Country: Zimbabwe
Closing date: 06 Jan 2015

About the Manoff Group:For more than 40 years, The Manoff Group (TMG) has a pioneer in the design and implementation of community-based programs that effectively promote good nutrition, prevent malnutrition, and allow households and communities to enjoy the benefits of improved nutritional status. Based in Washington, DC, USA, Manoff also is a recognized leader in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of social and behavior change communications, especially in the context of community-based nutrition and hygiene programming.

Project Summary:The Manoff Group is seeking a seasoned nutrition professional for a potential project to be funded by USAID in Zimbabwe. The project will target reductions among vulnerable households in poverty, and food and nutrition security, through improvements in livestock and dairy production, and through the promotion of improved nutrition and hygiene practices at the household level. The Nutrition and Hygiene Lead will be the technical and managerial lead for the project’s nutrition and hygiene component.

Position Summary:TMG is looking for a seasoned professional to be the Nutrition and Hygiene Lead for the project. The incumbent will:

• Lead the strategic vision for community-based activities promoting the adoption of essential nutrition actions and essential hygiene actions
• Develop and help track the critical metrics for nutrition and hygiene behavior change
• Identify capacity needs, contribute to and implement training and other capacity-building activities for project and partner organization staff
• Ensure the integration of women’s empowerment into nutrition and hygiene promotional activities
• Ensure appropriate emphasis on the prevention of gender-based violence in all nutrition/hygiene component activities.
• Oversee and coordinate formative and operations research (as needed) to guide strategic program choices and intervention design
• Coordinate project activities with other USAID-supported projects in Zimbabwe

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in one of the following or related fields: public health nutrition, international nutrition, maternal and child health, health education and/or communications
• Minimum of 10 years of nutrition and/or hygiene experience working with government entities, UN agencies, PVOs or NGOs, including at least two years at the field level
• Experience with USAID-funded initiatives is highly desirable
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills. Proficiency in at least one other language desirable

How to apply:

For more information about the Manoff Group, please see The Manoff Group’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/manoffgroup) and website (www.manoffgroup.com).

All applicants should submit their CV and cover letter to manoffgroup@manoffgroup.com by January 6, 2015 with the words “Nutrition and Hygiene Component Lead-Zimbabwe” in the subject line. Applicants will be evaluated on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as possible. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The Manoff Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Only Zimbabwean Nationals or third country nationals who have up-to-date permission to work in Zimbabwe will be considered for this position.

Organization: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Country: Djibouti
Closing date: 18 Oct 2014

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HYGIENE PROJECT INTENDED TO REFUGEES OF ALI ADDEH AND HOLL HOLL CAMPS AND DJIBOUTI URBAN REFUGEES

Notre Réf : 002/HCR/PRG/08/2014

The Representation of the United Nation High Commissioner for refugees in Djibouti launches a call for expression of interest for the implementation of the hygiene project intended to refugees based camps in Ali Addeh and Holl Holl and urban refugees in Djibouti during the year 2015.

The purpose of the Call for Expression of Interest is to solicit interest from existing or prospective partners that wish to participate in the Djibouti UNHCR operation and contribute complementary resources (human resources, knowledge, funds, in-kind contributions, supplies and/or equipment) to achieving common objectives.

Title and project identification:Care and maintenance intended to Somali and Eritreans refugees and asylum seekers of Djibouti

Operational Context

Djibouti is a small country located in the East/Horn of Africa region, at the entry point to the Red Sea. It is strategically located on one of the busiest international maritime routes and plays a pivotal role in the international community’s efforts to fight piracy in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. The country is also actively engaged, both politically and militarily, in the search for peace and security in Somalia.

The country maintained cordial relationships with its neighboring countries. However, the standstill in the border dispute with Eritrea also remained. Although the situation remained calm at the border between the two countries, the dispute has not found a decisive settlement yet. At the same time, Djibouti, like other countries in the region, has been faced with repeated threats of terrorist attacks which pushed the authorities to tighten security measures in the country. Movements of refugees across the country were subjected to tighter controls and police round-ups conducted in Djibouti town in order to curb illegal migration. Based on the precariousness of the stability in the region and especially in Somalia, this situation will continue to adversely affect refugee protection and will remain an operational challenge.

Brief presentation of the sectorial needs, objectives, intended results and main activities

Despite achieving good results in 2013, the hygiene and sanitation situation needs to be improved, mainly in terms of good practices. Problems related to a lack of sufficient hygiene practices are due to several factors, of which the most relevant are: persistence of open defecation especially for under 5 children; latrines are not properly used by some beneficiaries; waste and rubbish are not placed in trash bins; low participation of communities during mass cleaning campaigns; an increase of the number of diarrhea cases during the rainy season; the provision of soap is not systematic; no or incomplete packages of hygienic kits (only soap and flexible jerrycans); an insufficient number of latrines per family; the presence of flies and mosquitoes from April to September; a lack of sufficient awareness messages on good hygiene practices; community outreach remains very fragile in terms of health promotion and behavior change.

To improve good hygiene practices these solutions have been suggested by beneficiaries: increase the number of family latrines (encourage families which do not have one to construct their own latrine); provide pots to families for children under the age of five; increase the distribution of hygiene kits (soap, razors, jerrycans, nail clippers, underwear, cloths ...); reinforce community participation in hygiene promotion and sanitation; strengthen the vector control (insecticide spraying, distribution of mosquito nets); increase awareness raising within communities on good hygiene practices; enhance awareness campaigns on hygiene around the camp.

Objective: Population lives in satisfactory conditions of sanitation and hygiene

Impact Indicator % of households with drop-hole latrine or drop-hole toilet

Output 1:Capacity development supported

Performance Indicator:# of persons trained in basic hygiene practices through sessions conducted in schools and communal areas

% of PoC who have received training on basic hygiene practices

# persons trained in sanitation and hygiene promotion in collaboration with local authorities and external partners

Output 2:Community solid waste management services provided

Output: Community solid waste management services provided

Performance Indicator:% of landfills in operation

Output 3:Environmental health and hygiene campaigns implemented

Performance Indicator:# of PoC reached by environmental health and hygiene campaigns

Output 4:Household sanitary facilities / latrines constructed

Output: Household sanitary facilities / latrines constructed

Performance Indicator:# of household sanitary facilities/ latrines constructed

Output 5:Vector/ pest control services provided

Performance Indicator:# of vector control activities conducted

# of households sprayed with insecticide

As of 31 July 2014, Djibouti hosts 20,687 refugees and 3,814 asylum seekers (total population of concern is 24,501). The refugee population is 95.64% Somalis, 2.59% Ethiopians, 1.66% Eritreans and 0.11% nationals from other countries (Yemen, Sudan, Iraq, Bangladesh, Burundi, RDC…etc.). 82.9% of the population is living in the camps (18,134 in Ali-Addeh and 2,202 in Holl Holl) where a multi-sectorial assistance is delivered by UNHCR and its partners. The remaining 4,165 is urban caseload. The past few weeks were marked by reduced registration of new arrivals

Period covered: 1st January 2015 au 31 December 2015.

Main country work languages: French and Somali. At the camp, Somali and English are the common languages.

How to apply:

To apply, organisations can use the Concept Note Response form, you will find attached on this page in DOC-format.

The submission can be presented either in French or English and should include below information considered as selection criteria:

Sector expertise and experience: the required specific skills, sector specialists, knowledge and human resources. 35pts

Project management: ability to deliver project objectives, accountability mechanisms and sound financial management, taking into account the audit results of the previous UNHCR-funded projects, past performance and the external audit of partners’ financial statements, where applicable. 15pts

Local experience and presence: ongoing programme in health, nutrition and reproductive/HIV programs; local knowledge; engaging refugees and other persons of concern; trust from local communities; local presence; partner policy on community relations; complaint mechanisms for persons of concern; self-organized groups of persons of concern; and other factors that would facilitate access to and better understanding of the persons of concern and that would reduce administrative difficulties. 5pts

Contribution of resources: evidenced and documented contribution of resources to the Project in cash or in-kind (e.g. human resources, supplies and/or equipment) by the partner that are presently available (or potentially mobilized by the partner) in order to supplement UNHCR resources. 35pts

Cost effectiveness: level of direct costs and administrative costs imposed on the Project in relation to project deliverables. 5pts

Experience working with UNHCR: global and/or local partnerships including knowledge of UNHCR policies, practices and programmes, including an understanding of and ability to work within UNHCR’s funding limitations and associated inherent risks. Partners that have three consecutive qualified audit opinions for UNHCR-funded projects may not be considered. 5pts

NB:

1. You will find attached a format of the concept note with key required information of the submission.
2. Interested organizations can receive more details if requested and are invited to send the concept.
3. Please write in the subject: “Call for expression of interest for the implementation of the hygiene project in Djibouti”
4. UNHCR reserves the right to reject any bid that does not meet the submission requirements listed above.
5. Deadline : 18 October 2014
6. Communication of decision to applicant organizations: 15 November 2014.
7. Applicant organizations are invited to send the concept note at:

UNHCR Representative Office of Djibouti

24 Route de l’IGAD, Héron

B.P 1885 Djibouti Republic

Email : djbdj@unhcr.org, Tel : (253) 35 22 00, Fax : (253) 35 86 23

Organization: Action Contre la Faim
Country: Madagascar
Closing date: 15 Oct 2014

Nous recherchons :

UN RESPONSABLE DE DEPARTEMENT EAU, ASSAINISSEMENT ET HYGIENE (H/F)

Pays d’affectation :Madagascar - Antananarivo

Durée du contrat: 6 mois (renouvelable) à partir du 15 octobre 2014

Responsabilités:Garantir la qualité, la pertinence et la mise à l’échelle de la stratégie et des interventions EAH sur la mission, dans le respect des standards ACF et internationaux et des politiques nationales :

Contribuer à la définition de la stratégie pays et des positionnements du département technique EAH (Eau, Assainissement & Hygiène)

• Garantir la compréhension et le suivi par les équipes terrains de la situation en EAH et du contexte d’intervention
• Définir le document de la stratégie sectorielle mission en accord avec les cadres ACF Internationaux et nationaux
• Intégrer le secteur EAH avec les autres secteurs techniques (SAME, SMPS, NUT)
• Suivre la mise en œuvre de la stratégie EAH, sa révision et sa redevabilité
• Alimenter les stratégies de plaidoyer technique et opérationnel de la mission, de la région et du siège

Coordonner l’identification des besoins et la formulation des propositions de projets

• Formuler, financer et mettre en œuvre l’étude de faisabilité des projets EAH
• Contribuer à la prospection des bailleurs pour son secteur
• Réaliser les parties EAH des propositions de projets en accord avec les formats et délais des bailleurs

Accompagner la mise en œuvre et s’assurer du reporting des programmes/projets

• Valider les étapes clés et les méthodologies des projets misent en œuvre
• Garantir l’existence des systèmes de suivi, d’évaluation et de l’intégration de leurs résultats
• Valider dans les délais, les parties EAH des rapports internes et des rapports bailleurs

Garantir la qualité et la redevabilité des projets

• Garantir la conformité technique des programmes avec les règles, les orientations et les normes techniques internationales, les documents de cadrage et les ouvrages techniques d’ACF
• Emettre et suivre les recommandations techniques, alerter le Directeur Pays an cas de risque majeur
• Promouvoir les évaluations externes et internes des projets, des mesures de sûreté du personnel et des populations dans la mise en œuvre des projets EAH

Assurer la participation active d’ACF dans la coordination sectorielle nationale, les plates-formes techniques et développer des partenariats sectoriels

• Représenter ACF dans la coordination sectorielle nationale et sous-nationale et auprès des autorités techniques
• Contribuer aux divers plans d’action du secteur EAH
• Promouvoir les partenariats sectoriels

Promouvoir la capitalisation, le développement technique et la recherche au sein du département EAH

• Capitaliser le secteur EAH au niveau de la mission, de sa centralisation et de sa remontée au siège
• Superviser le travail de capitalisation des responsables de programme et du département EAH
• Mise en application des nouvelles approches proposées par le siège ou sur la mission

Manager les équipes

Qualification et expérience:De formation supérieure type Master ou école d’ingénieur dans un domaine lié à l’eau, l’assainissement et l’hygiène, vous justifiez d’une expérience professionnelle significative dans le génie civile et le forage. Vous avez par ailleurs une expérience dans les projets EAH en milieu rural et urbain ainsi que dans les interventions d’urgence et dans le soutien institutionnel.

Rigoureux, organisé et autonome, vous disposez d’une bonne capacité d’écoute et d’analyse et avez une bonne vision stratégique du positionnement d’ACF dans les projets EAH. Français courant.

Statut : Salarié

• Prise en charge annuelle brute moyenne : de 44910€ à 51410€
• Contrat à durée déterminée d’usage
• Prise en charge sur le terrain :

o Voyage aller/retour : 460€/mois en moyenne

o Participation aux frais de récupération : 110€/mois en moyenne

o Hébergement collectif : 700€/mois en moyenne

o Frais de bouche et d’hygiène : 309€/mois

o Per Diem : 175€/mois

• Salaire mensuel brut d’entrée de 1805 à 2305 euros brut (13^ème mois inclus) en fonction de l’expérience.
• Couverture sociale, mutuelle, assurance rapatriement et cotisations retraite
• 5 semaines de congés payés par an
• 20 RTT par an (pris sous forme de récupération d’une semaine tous les deux à quatre mois en fonction du pays)
• Formation de 1 semaine, assurée à Paris, avant le départ en mission

Perspectives professionnelles motivantes à moyen et long terme

How to apply:

Pour postuler, rendez-vous sur notre site internet :http://www.actioncontrelafaim.org/fr/content/un-responsable-de-departeme...

Organization: Chemonics
Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 22 Sep 2014

Chemonics seeks a nutrition and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) advisor for an anticipated multiyear, USAID-funded Feed the Future agriculture project in Mozambique. This five-year project aims to promote market-oriented, competitive businesses in priority food and cash crop sectors, strengthen the policy environment for private sector development and trade, and improve nutrition and sanitation behaviors. Project activities will support farmer organizations in the Zambezia, Nampula, Tete, and Manica provinces. The nutrition and WASH advisor will provide managerial and technical support to all project activities and will serve as technical lead for one or more project components. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• ?Providing overall technical support to the project's nutrition and WASH components
• Ensuring nutrition and WASH are integrated throughout project activities
• Serving as key liaison for nutrition and WASH activities with? project leadership, counterparts, and beneficiaries
• Managing and supervising the work of project personnel and subcontractors
• Contributing to project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications

Qualifications:

• ?Advanced degree in public health, sanitation, nutrition, rural development, or related area preferred; bachelor's degree with more than 15 years of relevant experience may also be considered
• Knowledge and experience implementing and monitoring community health and nutrition, malnutrition prevention, or WASH projects
• Understanding of Mozambique country context, including significant knowledge of national, provincial or district governments
• Experience managing complex programs and staff
• Proven track record in integrating gender and youth into complex programming
• Minimum five years' experience in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English required; Portuguese or Spanish proficiency strongly preferred

How to apply:

Send electronic submissions to MozambiqueFtF@chemonics.com by September 22, 2014. Please include "Nutrition and Wash Advisor" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith only "Nutrition and WASH Advisor - Mozambique FtF" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

????Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.?? ?

Organization: AECOM International Development Inc.
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 30 Oct 2013

South Sudan Rural Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Program

AECOM International Development (AECOM) delivers specialized advisory services to promote sustainable economic growth and alleviate poverty around the globe. AECOM works in emerging markets worldwide, providing expertise that enables governments, communities, and businesses to design and implement successful development programs that improve quality of life. Clients include United States government agencies, including the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), multilateral and bilateral donors, and the private sector. For more information on AECOM, please visit our website at www.aecom.com

Position: Hygiene Behavior Change and Communications Specialist
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Duration: Long-term

Summary: AECOM International Development seeks a Hygiene Behavior Change and Communication (HBCC) Specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded multi-year project intended to increase access to water and sanitation in rural communities in Western and Central equatorial states. The project will work with government agencies to improve and expand access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services, including facilitating private sector investment, establishing community managed systems, promoting hygiene behavior change and empowering women to take on leadership roles. The HBCC Specialist will have overall responsibility for technical direction and implementation of hygiene behavior change and communication activities, and ensuring overall program activities achieve measurable health impacts and related results. The HBCC Specialist must demonstrate exceptional technical and managerial experience, including managing complex rural and urban WASH behavior change activities involving multiple program partners.

Qualifications:•At least 10 years of experience providing technical leadership in hygiene behavior change and communication both for water supply and sanitation activities
•Subject matter expertise in hygiene promotion, behavior change communication and local capacity building
•Familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context of South Sudan
•Masters degree in public health, engineering (civil or environmental), community development or related field
•Exceptional written and oral communications skills in English

How to apply:

Please go to http://www.aecom.com/Careers to apply for position.