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Lesotho: Project manager primary healthcare, with focus on MCH and TB and HIV

Organization: SolidarMed
Country: Lesotho
Closing date: 19 Jan 2015

The project Health First Lesotho aims at improving access to integrated primary health care services at selected health centres, with focus on MCH and Tb/HIV through clinical mentoring, capacity building, and management support. Implemented in close collaboration with the District Health Management Team of Butha Buthe, the project aims at establishing good quality decentralized services and improving the continuum of care with a link to referral district hospitals. Due to Lesotho’s disease burden, the thematic focus is on TB, HIV and maternal and child health.

The project is embedded into the SolidarMed country strategy, which includes complementary targeted support of the hospitals in the programme area, as well as applied action research.
In addition, SolidarMed staff is closely involved in policy dialogue at different levels, applied action research and further project development.

Place of Assignment
Butha Buthe, Lesotho

The position includes frequent travels to Maseru (about 2 hours drive) and the other project site in Thaba Tseka District

Start of duty: February 2015, with flexibility.
Employment: 100 % (full time)
Contract type: Fixed term appointment: minimum of three years with the possibility of contract extension.

Desired qualifications:
• Physician with at least 3 years of working experience
• Degree in public health
• Working experience in a low income country, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Clinical expertise in the area of Mother and Child Health; understanding of the TB and HIV epidemic
• Applied knowledge in project cycle management and report writing (English)
• Interest in operational research, scientific exchange, knowledge sharing and data management; experience in this area would be an asset
• Valid driving licence
• Personal flexibility and preparedness to live in a remote rural place with frequent dislocations to the other project site and the capital Maseru
• The position comes with a mix of managerial (planning, coordination, networking, reporting etc.) and clinical (mentoring, coaching, on the job teaching) tasks. We are looking for a hands-on person, socially competent, with clinical and public health competence, not afraid of organizing and implementing.

Language skills: • Fluent English (written, spoken)
• German language skills would be an asset

We offer:
• A professionally run, interesting health program in an African setting
• An attractive salary and benefit package
• Professional development opportunities and linkages with competence networks
• Family posting in a rural but safe African setting
• A motivated team with flat hierarchies


How to apply:

Applications are accepted in electronic format only
Please send your application (reference “Project Manager Health First Butha Buthe, Lesotho”) with CV including your age, a short letter of motivation with indication of possible starting date and a photo to us via the link.
Please also mention how you heard about the job posting (if internet, please mention which site)

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview.

You can obtain further information by sending an email to Dr. Karolin Pfeiffer: k.pfeiffer@solidarmed.ch

http://www.ngojobsonline.com/Job_444_Project+manager+primary+healthcare%2C+with+focus+on+MCH+and+TB.html?FromHub=reliefweb.int

Lesotho: Social Assistance Consultancy, UNICEF Lesotho

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Lesotho
Closing date: 14 Nov 2014

1.BACKGROUND andJUSTIFICATION

Since Phase I, the European Union (EU) supported Child Grants Programme has provided significant support to build the capacity of the Department of Social Welfare – today the Ministry of Social Development (MOSD) -to enable its staff to deliver social protection services to vulnerable populations. Among other support, there was the deployment of international technical assistance through the private firm Ayala Consulting for at least 4 full years. There have been additional significant investments to support the system and governance mechanism of the CGP. The technical assistance provided by Ayala Consulting has contributed to strengthen the CGP’s processes as well as the capacity of MOSD staff at both central and district levels to manage and monitor social protection programmes. It has also contributed to the design and implementation of several pilots (a conditional cash transfer (CCT) and an integrated social safety nets design (ISSN)) as well as the development of a Management Information System (MIS) and a National Information System for Social Assistance (NISSA).

During the CGP Mid Term Review in August 2013, the continuation of capacity building within the MoSD was identified as a key priority if the country wants to build a sustainable and comprehensive system of social protection. The capacity development strategy required should put great emphasis on strengthening the knowledge of MOSD staff in management and monitoring of social protection interventions in a way that guarantees quality of services to vulnerable households/populations.

Hence, the proposed consultancy will contribute to provide timely technical assistance to the MOSD and contribute to support the CGP team at central and district level in the management, implementation and monitoring of social protection activities including the CGP, ISSN and the integrated community development pilots.

2.Objectives

Given that Government is rapidly moving towards systems of social protection, the consultancy is required to provide on-site daily technical assistance to MOSD staff to implement social protection programmes like the CGP and ISSN; furthermore building the general capacity of MOSD staff on social protection. Expected results include:

  • Finalize the design and support implementation of the ISSN pilot, including consideration of synergies with the community development activities.
  • Provide technical guidance and training to MOSD staff at central and district levels to support implementation of ISSN and CCT pilots.
  • Provide technical advice to MOSD staff in management, implementation and monitoring of the CGP and ISSN pilot.
  • Provide technical guidance on the design of social protection initiatives.
  • Provide quality assurance of activities related to CGP, ISSN and any related social protection interventions.

3.SPECIFIC TASKS

  • Participate in Technical Working Group meetings and provide technical support and advise to implement recommendations.
  • Provide extensive support to the ISSN pilot’s implementation throughout its project cycle.
  • Provide technical guidance and orientation for CGP expansion activities including data collection, enrollment, validation and payment.
  • Develop a training plan based on needs and provide on-the-job training to central and district level MoSD staff.
  • Support in the monitoring and logistical planning of field activities.
  • Support development of a field monitoring / spot check plan covering all social assistance programmes under the MOSD.
  • Support the development and implementation of a case management strategy for CGP, ISSN and CCT involving districts and community council staff.
  • Conduct/organize joint field trips with MOSD/UNICEF/EU to monitor implementation of annual work plan.
  • Advise on a process evaluation to be carried out within 12 months of the start of implementation.
  • Provide any social protection related support on tasks requested by MOSD management.
  • Collect and document lessons learned on the field and make the appropriate recommendations to improve the current design.
  • Provide support to the MOSD to draft quarterly implementation reports on social assistance activities.

4.EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

  • ISSN pilot design completed and quality assurance provided for its implementation.
  • Guidance, technical support, and quality assurance provided for CGP expansion activities.
  • A training plan on social assistance developed.
  • MOSD relevant staff trained and supported in management and monitoring of ISSN and CGP and other social assistance intervention.
  • Quarterly implementation reports delivered.
  • TWG and steering committee meetings recommendations monitored and implementation of recommendations supported.
  • Technical assistance and quality assurance provided to NISSA expansion preparation activities.
  • Monthly reports to document status of implementation of social protection workplan.

5.SUPERVISION AND PLACE OF WORK

Under the overall supervision of UNICEF Chief Social policy, the consultant will directly report to the head of the Planning Department at the MOSD given the absence of the Director Social Assistance.

The Consultant will be assigned to work directly and on a daily basis with the CGP unit staff at the Ministry of Social Development.

6.PAYMENT SCHEDULE

  • Monthly payment will be issued based on the approval of the monthly implementation report by the Ministry and UNICEF. The monthly implementation report will summarize progresses on implementation of planned activities during the month. It also highlights challenges, recommendations and suggests the work plan for the next month.
  • The Final payment will be linked with a full implementation report during the 9 months of consultancy. This report will document key progress, achievements, challenges and proposed recommendations.

7.DESIRED BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

He/she will have following expertise:

  • At least a master’s degree in development, economics or programme/project management.
  • At least 7 years of professional experience in the field of programme / project management.
  • Practical experience on implementation and monitoring of social protection programmes in developing countries.
  • A good knowledge of social protection systems will be significant asset.
  • At least 3 years of regional experience and good knowledge of working with Government.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Good negotiation and leadership skills.
  • Good command of IT software particularly database systems.
  • Initiative and self-management.

8.GENERAL CONDITIONS: PROCEDURES AND LOGISTICS

The consultant will be based in the Ministry of Social Development. According to the field visit plan, Travel Authorizations will be delivered to him/her and DSA by UNICEF for his/her missions in the field.

9.POLICY BOTH PARTIES SHOULD BE AWARE OF:

  • Under the consultancy agreements, a month is defined as 21 working days, and fees are prorated accordingly. Consultants are not paid for weekends or public holidays.
  • Consultants are not entitled to payment of overtime. All remuneration must be within the contract agreement.
  • No contract may commence unless the contract is signed by both UNICEF and the consultant or Contractor.
  • For international consultants outside the duty station, signed contracts must be sent by fax or email.
  • Signed contract copy or written agreement must be received by the office before Travel Authorization is issued.
  • No consultant may travel without a signed travel authorisation prior to the commencement of the journey to the duty station.
  • Unless authorised, UNICEF will buy the tickets of the consultant. In exceptional cases, the consultant may be authorised to buy their travel tickets and shall be reimbursed at the “most economical and direct route” but this must be agreed to beforehand.
  • Consultants will not have supervisory responsibilities or authority on UNICEF budget.
  • Consultant will be required to sign the Health statement for Consultants/Individual Contractors prior to taking up the assignment, and to document that they have appropriate health insurance, including Medical Evacuation.
  • The Form 'Designation, change or revocation of beneficiary' must be completed by the consultant upon arrival, at the HR Section.

How to apply:

Interested and suitable candidates should ensure that they forward their applications (a cover letter, CV, and signed P11 form which can be downloaded at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc), quoting the indicative fee range with the title of the consultancy to: cmasilo@unicef.org, copying oniang@unicef.org

All applications should be sent by cob 14 November 2014.

Applications submitted without a fee/ rate will not be considered. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Lesotho: Conditional Cash Transfer Consultant, UNICEF Lesotho

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Lesotho
Closing date: 14 Nov 2014

1.BACKGROUND

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

For 60 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.

2.JUSTIFICATION

The Lesotho social protection sector has made significant progress in the last 5 years towards a systemic and inclusive system. The legal framework comes from the National Strategic Development Plan 2012-2017 (NSDP) where Government indicated its commitment to promote social protection as a key priority to fight poverty, vulnerability and social exclusion.

Social protection spending in Lesotho has been growing in recent years. The country spends about 9.6 percent of GDP on transfer programs, well above the 1-2 percent spent by most developing countries. However, despite the high spending on transfer programmes, only a small share of the benefits goes to the poorest households and consequently the expansion of public spending has not improved Lesotho’s social outcomes by much.

The Lesotho Child Grants Programme initially funded by European Union and taken over by Government of Lesotho in 2013 is the first cash transfer to be targeted to the poor and ultra-poor of Lesotho. The unconditional cash transfer aims at improving health and education standards of children. A recent impact evaluation showed that the CGP has a significant impact on household’s expenditure on children, particularly on nutritious food and school supplies. While the CGP had an effect retaining older children in school, there was no noticeable increase in general school enrolment. Likewise, while morbidity of children aged 0-5 decreased, there was no increased attendance to health centres.

Thus, in an effort to reach the full potential of the CGP to create lasting impact, the Ministry of Social Development – with support from UNICEF and the European Union – has decided to explore options to link the cash transfer to human development more firmly.

The main objective of the CCT pilot is to encourage participation and expand the use of health and educational services by poor segments of the population yet to benefit from the advances made by the CGP. In terms of outcomes, the specific objectives of this programme are to tackle the following indicators:

a. Education:

  • Improve timely entry into Grade 1;
  • Decrease drop-out rates;
  • Increase regular attendance and retention in higher grades;
  • Strengthen primary completion.

b. Health: Increase number of visits of under 5 year olds to health centres in order to facilitate the following:

  • Increase immunization rates for under five year olds;
  • Tackle childhood illnesses through regular monitoring.

In addition, the CCT pilot’s secondary objective is to build capacity in the Ministry of Social Development through testing operational mechanisms and various institutional arrangements that will also allow easy scaling up of the pilot by having identified the required instruments and institutional arrangements.

3.Objectives

Under the general supervision of the Chief of Social Policy and the Social Protection Manager at the Lesotho Ministry of Social Development, contribute to the implementation of a Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) pilot. The CCT pilot seeks to explore the feasibility and effects of attaching co-responsibilities to the transfers received by beneficiaries of the Lesotho Child Grants Programme in order to increase usage of health and education services for increased human capital.

The CCT design has been completed and the Ministry of Social Development has begun the preparatory activities for its implementation over a period of two years. The purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical assistance for the implementation phase. The technical assistance is requested to ensure the quality of processes and adherence to international good practices, as well as to support on-the-job training of government staff.

4.Specific Tasks

  • Work closely with the CCT Manager at the Social Protection Unit and provide on-the-job training to central-level staff.
  • Support the full project cycle implementation.
  • Support in the logistical planning of field activities, including guidance and on-the-job training of budget planning and monitoring of spending.
  • Perform quality assurance for timely and effective implementation of field activities.
  • Monitoring of daily activities and results.
  • Record challenges encountered and lessons learned regarding both operational and administrative matters and make the appropriate recommendations to improve the current design.
  • Supervise the provision of weekly updates to the Technical Working Group.
  • Finalize the development of an outputs log frame for the duration of the pilot.
  • Support the development of the process evaluation for the lifetime of the project, including the development of TORs and instruments, and implementation timeframe and training.
  • Supervise trainings on CCT processes as necessary, including the adjustment/development of relevant materials.
  • Advise and supervise the production of communication for development materials.
  • Support any other relevant activity as necessary.

5.EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

As the main analytical outputs, the consultant will produce:

  • Inception report: review the design and status of implementation of the CCT pilot, including a proposed work plan for the duration of the consultancy.
  • Technical manuals and training guidelines of the CCT project cycle reviewed, updated and finalized.
  • Pilot’s outputs log frame finalized, according to treatment groups.
  • Monthly progress reports outlining key achievements, challenges and recommendations to move forward.
  • Training materials as necessary.
  • TORs for a process and impact evaluation.
  • Policy briefs and documentation report for dissemination of progress and results.

6.SUPERVISION AND PLACE OF WORK

Under the overall supervision of UNICEF Chief Social policy, the consultant will directly report to the Head of Social Assistance unit at the MOSD. Hence until the appointment of the Director Social Assistance, the Consultant will report directly to the Social Protection Manager at the Ministry of Social Development and work closely with the CCT and SSN coordinator.

7.PAYMENT SCHEDULE

  • Monthly payment will be issued based on the approval of the monthly implementation report by the Ministry and UNICEF. The monthly implementation report will summarize progress on the implementation of planned activities during the month. It should also highlight challenges, recommendations and suggest the work plan for the next month.
  • The final payment will be linked to a full implementation report of the 9 months of consultancy. This report will document key progress and achievements, challenges and recommendation for the way forward.

8.DESIRED BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

  • Advanced university degree in the social sciences, such as economics, development studies or other related field.
  • Minimum 5 years professional experience in social protection and/or programming with a focus on cash-based interventions and targeting of assistance and services.
  • Demonstrated work experience in conditional cash transfers.
  • Previous experience with cash-based programming in Sub-Saharan Africa is an asset.
  • Excellent written and spoken English is required.

Competencies

· Highly structured and organised.

  • Lateral thinker able to translate field experience into guidance and good practices
  • Excellent analytical skills and ability to identify problems and propose solutions.
  • Efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
  • Strong inter-personal skills.
  • Ability to build trust and develop and maintain effective work relationships with sensitivity and respect for diversity and inclusive participation.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Proven team work and self-management competencies.

9.GENERAL CONDITIONS: PROCEDURES AND LOGISTICS

The consultant will be based in the CGP Unit at the Ministry of Social Development. According to the field visit plan, Travel Authorizations will be processed by UNICEF as well as DSA.

10.POLICY BOTH PARTIES SHOULD BE AWARE OF:

  • Under the consultancy agreements, a month is defined as 21 working days, and fees are prorated accordingly. Consultants are not paid for weekends or public holidays.
  • Consultants are not entitled to payment of overtime. All remuneration must be within the contract agreement.
  • No contract may commence unless the contract is signed by both UNICEF and the consultant or Contractor.
  • For international consultants outside the duty station, signed contracts must be sent by fax or email.
  • Signed contract copy or written agreement must be received by the office before Travel Authorization is issued.
  • No consultant may travel without a signed Travel Authorization prior to the commencement of the journey to the duty station.
  • Unless authorised, UNICEF will buy the tickets of the consultant. In exceptional cases, the consultant may be authorised to buy their travel tickets and shall be reimbursed at the “most economical and direct route” but this must be agreed to beforehand.
  • Consultants will not have supervisory responsibilities or authority on UNICEF budget.
  • Consultant will be required to sign the Health Statement for Consultants/Individual Contractors prior to taking up the assignment, and to document that they have appropriate health insurance, including Medical Evacuation.
  • The Form 'Designation, change or revocation of beneficiary' must be completed by the consultant upon arrival, at the HR Section

How to apply:

Interested and suitable candidates should ensure that they forward their applications (a cover letter, CV, and signed P11 form which can be downloaded at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc), quoting the indicative fee range with the title of the consultancy to: cmasilo@unicef.org, copying oniang@unicef.org

All applications should be sent by cob 14 November 2014.

Applications submitted without a fee/ rate will not be considered. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Lesotho: TOR Social Protection Consultant, UNICEF Lesotho

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Lesotho
Closing date: 14 Nov 2014

Justification/Background

The situation analysis in Lesotho reveals that poverty, unemployment, HIV and AIDS and food insecurity are the major threats to human well-being in Lesotho. A total of 57.1%[1] of population live below the poverty line and poverty rates are 50% higher in rural areas than in urbanareas. Poverty situation in Lesotho is mainly driven by income inequality, with the Gini-Coefficient of 0.525[2]. Moreover, the most vulnerable sectors of the population are not only impacted by poverty, but also unequal access to services and specific vulnerabilities due to geographic location, disability status, impact of HIV and AIDS on families, and gender.

The Lesotho social protection sector has made significant progress in the last 5 years towards a systemic and inclusive system. The legal framework comes from the National Strategic Development Plan 2012-2017 (NSDP) where Government indicated its commitment to promote social protection as a key priority to fight poverty, vulnerability and social exclusion. This commitment has been translated by a growing social protection spending in recent years. The country spends about 9.6 percent of GDP on transfer programs, well above the 1-2 percent spent by most developing countries. However, despite the high spending on transfer programmes, only a small share of the benefits goes to the poorest households and consequently the expansion of public spending has not improved Lesotho’s social outcomes by much.

The Lesotho Child Grants Programme initially funded by European Union and taken over by Government of Lesotho in 2013 is the first cash transfer to be targeted to the poor and ultra-poor of Lesotho. It has significantly contributed to strengthen the social protection sector particularly the movement towards establishment of a social protection system.

2. Scope of the Work (Work assignment)

Objective

This consultancy will contribute to support implementation of the Social Policy programme in two main areas:

  • Technical supports and inputs to the social protection programs, and
  • Knowledge management, including internal and donor reporting, coordination of technical knowledge for advocacy purposes, documentation of lessons learnt and good practices of the Lesotho Country Programme, particularly in the area of social protection (Child grants programme (CGP) experience, Integration of Social safety nets and conditional cash transfer).

Main tasks

For knowledge management and reporting

  1. Support social policy section on its inputs and contributions to the annual report
  2. Contribute to the writing of social policy donor reports,
  3. Contribute to clearance process for all donor reports,
  4. Participate in the process of formulation of the Description Of action (DOA) for the 3rd phase CGP with EU and Government,
  5. Support social policy programme in writing project proposals for fundraising
  6. Support production of relevant policy briefs, articles on lessons learnt and analysis articles regarding CGP implementation and UNICEF’s contribution in the last two years.

For technical advice on social protection

  1. Participate in section meetings, technical working group meetings and provide inputs
  2. Support social policy section to implement recommendation from technical working group meeting and project steering committee meeting
  3. Provide support and inputs in organization of strategic workshops and technical discussions regarding social protection
  4. Support the monitoring of UNICEF supported social protection programme particularly the CGP expansion, Conditional cash transfer (CCT) and Integrated social safety nets (ISSN) interventions
  5. Provide quality assurance of technical manuals and implementation tools
  6. Provide support on implementation of new initiatives to promote graduation to social protection such as (i) community development for graduation, (ii) the one stop shop or referrals mechanisms, (iii)

3. Expected Deliverables

  1. Final Progress Report to the European Union (EU), based on the EU reporting standards and including a Financial Report,
  2. Reports on the documentation of lessons learnt of CGP or other social protection initiatives provided,
  3. Contribution to the final description of action for the EU 3rd phase supported,
  4. Technical advises, support and orientation provided to implementation of the SSN and CCT pilot as well as formulation of the social protection strategy,
  5. Funding proposals for resource mobilization supported,
  6. Consolidated final report on supports and contributions provided.

4. Payment Schedule

· Monthly payment will be issued based on the approval of the monthly implementation report by the Ministry and UNICEF. The monthly implementation report will summarize progress on the implementation of planned activities during the month. It should also highlight challenges, recommendations and suggest the work plan for the next month.

· The final payment will be linked to a full implementation report of the 9 months of consultancy. This report will document key progress and achievements, challenges and recommendation for the way forward.

5. Desired Background and Experience

Supervision

The consultant will be supervised by the Chief of Social Policy and recruited under grade P2 according to his/her level of experience.

Professional background and education

· University Degree in Social sciences, Economics or Development management.

· At least three years of relevant work experience with main focus on social protection.

· Experience in report writing

· Excellent writing and editing skills in English.

· Proven experience in implementing time limited projects and working under tight deadlines.

· Experience with UN or NGO is an asset.

· Good interpersonal and communication skills

6. Conditions

POLICY BOTH PARTIES SHOULD BE AWARE OF:

· Under the consultancy agreements, a month is defined as 21 working days, and fees are prorated accordingly. Consultants are not paid for weekends or public holidays.

· Consultants are not entitled to payment of overtime. All remuneration must be within the contract agreement.

· No contract may commence unless the contract is signed by both UNICEF and the consultant or Contractor.

· For international consultants outside the duty station, signed contracts must be sent by fax or email.

· Signed contract copy or written agreement must be received by the office before Travel Authorization is issued.

· No consultant may travel without a signed Travel Authorization prior to the commencement of the journey to the duty station.

· Unless authorised, UNICEF will buy the tickets of the consultant. In exceptional cases, the consultant may be authorised to buy their travel tickets and shall be reimbursed at the “most economical and direct route” but this must be agreed to beforehand.

· Consultants will not have supervisory responsibilities or authority on UNICEF budget.

· Consultant will be required to sign the Health Statement for Consultants/Individual Contractors prior to taking up the assignment, and to document that they have appropriate health insurance, including Medical Evacuation.

· The Form 'Designation, change or revocation of beneficiary' must be completed by the consultant upon arrival, at the HR Section

[1] Source: Government of Lesotho (2012):National Strategic Development Plan 2012-2017

[2] Source: United Nations Development Programme (2013): Human Development Report 2013


How to apply:

Interested and suitable candidates should ensure that they forward their applications (a cover letter, CV, and signed P11 form which can be downloaded at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc), quoting the indicative fee range with the title of the consultancy to: cmasilo@unicef.org, copying oniang@unicef.org

All applications should be sent by cob 14 November 2014.

Applications submitted without a fee/ rate will not be considered. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Lesotho: WASH Project Manager, Lesotho

Organization: British Red Cross
Country: Lesotho
Closing date: 11 Oct 2013

In this exciting role you will be working with the British Red Cross and the Lesotho Red Cross in the implementation of water sanitation programming in Lesotho. This position sits within the Partnership Development department within the International department of British Red Cross.

We are looking for someone who will work to support the capacity of the Lesotho Red Cross, in the delivery of the BRC supported Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion Programme in rural communities of Lesotho. Specifically, the post holder is responsible for the management oversight and grant management of this large community based WASH programme and provide technical supervision to LRC in its implementation. This is a 4 year programme, funded through AusAID, and supported by British Red Cross in partnership with Australia Red Cross. The post holder must be results orientated, able to respond to donor demands and work with others to achieve results as laid out in a programme plan.

Candidates must be technically competent in the delivery of WatSan Programming and have prior experience working overseas, preferably in Africa in a developmental context with strong community based water, sanitation and hygiene experience. Candidates must also be adaptable, flexible and mature in judgement. They should possess initiative, diplomacy, cultural sensitivity, and have the ability to work in a team.


How to apply:

Please apply online via our website www.redcross.org.uk/Jobs, click on ‘apply now’ and search for job reference WASHPM2013. For further information about this role or if you are unable to apply online please contact Ellie Lewis on elewis@redcross.org.uk or by post to 44 Moorfields, London EC2Y 9AL quoting reference number WASHPA2013 to request a paper or Word application form.