CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Danish Refugee Council
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 20 Jan 2015

Background

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world. DRC fulfils its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations- refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities; and by advocating on behalf of conflict-affected populations on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights.

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief, recovery and development programme interventions in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC aims at integrating its Somalia activities within a wider regional mixed migration programme, comprising the existing programmes in Kenya, Somalia (South Central, Puntland and Somaliland), Ethiopia and Yemen. DRC Somalia programme operates within a Regional Framework (East Africa and the Horn) and incorporates three major components namely: long-term community-driven development and recovery programmes, emergency humanitarian interventions in urban/rural and protection services, prompting advocacy campaigns.

DRC Somalia implementing multi-donor supported food security and livelihoods (both recovery and development) programmes since 2011 to current period in various regions of Somalia through integrating the community-based disaster risk plan. Moreover, most of the programmes guided by either by donor policies/procedures or by bilateral agreed policies made between DRC Somalia and donors. The major lessons drawn in the course of FSL programme implementation indicate that there is a need to develop a medium to long term FSL strategy which guides the programming and geared towards addressing the underlying, intermediate and immediate causal factors of food security and livelihoods of Somalia. Thus, the FSL unit intends to develop a food security and livelihoods strategy of Somalia for the period of 2015 to 2017. Therefore, DRC Somalia is looking for high calibre consultant who can handle the current assignment.

Purpose

The overall aim this assignment is to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for the food security and livelihoods programme of Somalia for the period of 2015 to 2017. The strategic plan mainly focuses on policy framework of food security and livelihoods which captures the means to address underlying and intermediate causes of poverty or affects the food security and livelihoods of communities. The specific objectives of the study are to:

• Assess and provide linkage of livelihood and durable solution activities in Somalia for the IDP and Host communities;
• Asses the livelihoods diversifications in Somalia and the appropriate interventions;
• Assess and identify the underlying and intermediate causal factors affecting the food security and livelihoods situation of Somalia;
• Explore how to entrench age, gender and diversity in livelihood interventions;
• Explore market surveys that have been conducted for livelihood activities in Somalia;
• Explore the most common and preferred livelihood needs in Somalia (IDP and Host) while taking consideration in the different context in Somalia;
• Explore the viability of livelihood projects undertaken by various implementing partners clearly indicating the gaps; and
• Unity coexistence and linkage in terms of livelihood opportunities.
• Incorporate disaster Risk Reductions in the food security and livelihood programming.
• Assess the nature and complexity of farming and rural livelihood systems, by assessing the political economy, competitiveness gaps, value chains, and the institutional capacity of public and private sector stakeholders.

Scope of the consultancy

The Consultant/consultancy firm, in cooperation and consultation with DRC field staff, other livelihood implementing partners in the Somalia, the various sectors of the local administration, beneficiary communities and other stakeholders, will conduct the study and produce an independent livelihood assessment report.

The scope of work of this livelihood assessment is as follows:

• Review of existing FSL policy related information, studies, project reports and identification of livelihoods intervention under the project area;
• Collection of additional data on livelihoods and socio-economic conditions of the total project area;
• Description of the relevant financial institutional, legal and policy framework for food security and livelihood sectors;
• Assess of the potential impacts of livelihood activities on the wellbeing or lives of the refugees and social components both qualitatively and as well as quantitatively;
• Preparation of livelihood strategic plan for the IDPs camps/Host Communities in and ways to improve the enhancement, incorporation of multi-sectoral approach and monitoring plan of livelihood interventions;
• Identification of the risk factor to livelihood activities in the refugee camps and any remedial measures and identify further steps towards sustainability of the projects; and
• Develop a comprehensive food security and livelihoods of Somalia 2015-2017.

Methodology

The Consultant/consultancy firm is hereby required to provide a detailed methodology of how he/she will carry out the livelihood assessment.

• The livelihood Consultant/consultancy firm is expected to design all the necessary tools required to collect the livelihood assessment data including the policy related information which should capture all livelihood aspects.
• The consultant should conduct a desk review of relevant documents/studies that were done previously to provide insights from the past interventions from various organizations/individuals aimed at incorporating learning’s from the past experiences and to improve upon sustainability of the activities.
• The livelihood consultant/consultancy firm is requested to use the Participatory Learning Approach Methods to collect livelihood data/ information from the refugee in the camps. This is a combination of methods that encourage people to participate in the assessment process and to learn about their needs and opportunities and steps required to address them.
• The Consultant/consultancy firm is expected to plan their work and create time to visit Ministry of fisheries/livestock/Agriculture during the data collection(qualitative and quantitative), before finally providing an analysis as preliminary findings to be discussed by all stakeholders in a validation workshop then developing a final report acceptable to DRC. This can be achieved by employing any or all of the following methodologies: Group discussions, direct interviews with specific livelihood beneficiaries as well as key informant and focal persons within the camps as Security situation will permit.

Expected outputs

The livelihood assessment consultancy in Major cities and different livelihoods will generate the following outputs or deliverables:

• Development of tools to carry out the actual assessment in the camps.
• Assessment of the preferred Cash/Agri/SME/vocational training needs in the refugee camps depending on the level of education.
• Appraisal of the linkage of livelihood activities in IDPs camps/Host communities with the situation in Somalia.
• Review of market surveys for livelihood activities IDPs camps/Host Communities and in Somalia.
• Assessment of the viability of livelihood projects undertaken by various implementing partners clearly indicating the gaps.
• Link the study to the different pillars of DRC and recommend appropriate and timely interventions.
• Documentation of best practices and lessons learnt.
• A comprehensive FSL Strategic plan of Somalia 2015-2017
• Develop actionable recommendations based on the analysis of the Food security funding environment that will be the most useful to partners for developing both short and longer term strategies for programme development and fund raising. These recommendations should provide clear directions and give examples of specific actions to take.
• A short presentation of the consultant (s) work at the National partners’ workshop in May 2015.
• A user-friendly document providing specific recommendations (short term/longer term) and strategic orientations for partners for obtaining long term funding for their pilot initiatives.
• One workshop each in Mogadishu and Nairobi for presenting and debating the final recommendations with partners’ and for providing technical assistance directly to DRC for beginning to develop their Food Security programme development and fund raising strategies.

Time Frame

The total duration for this assignment is for a total of 35 working days (including travelled days). This will include field work, one day validation workshop, and finalization and submission of an acceptable final report of the assessment.

Consultant profile

• An Advanced Degree in Food Security & livelihoods, Development Studies/Business Management allowing the candidate to assess the technical value of the vocational skills, institutional management arrangements and the larger socio-economic aspect of the intervention.
• Experience with vocational training/management training institutions in similar environments.
• Proven experience in labour market assessment carried out is an added advantage
• At least 5 years’ experience in monitoring, quality control and institutional capacity building efforts and development projects, preferably in post-conflict countries
• A demonstrated understanding and analytical capacity in the identification of issues relating to indicators of performance in development projects.
• Good knowledge of socioeconomic and political dynamics of Somalia,
• Excellent report writing skills and ability to meet deadlines

Commitments

DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework.

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk .target

About DRC

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.

How to apply:

Interested applicants or consulting firms are encouraged to apply for this assignment by submitting a concise proposal that includes:

• A detailed methodology to be used to carry out the assignment.
• Detailed work plan.
• CVs of the Consultant/Team to carry out the assignment. .
• Detailed budget.
• References of similar work, or documented evidence for other similar assignments.

Interested parties should forward the expression of interest, in English through www.drc.dk ( vacancies) not later than 20 January, 2015.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contactjob@drc.dk

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

Purpose

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

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

Context

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

Key Research Questions

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

Design & Methodology

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ethical Considerations

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

Duration of the Consultancy

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

How to apply:

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

Organization: Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe
Country: Djibouti
Closing date: 22 Oct 2014

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Livelihood Technician

Organisation:Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. /

Johanniter International Assistance

Organisation Description: Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. is a German Christian non-governmental organisation, dedicated to excellence in the field of first aid, ambulance service, social service programs and other projects in the medical and social field. The Headquarters is based in Berlin, Germany.

Johanniter International Assistance is the department for humanitarian aid, development co-operation and emergency assistance, implementing and supporting mostly health projects worldwide. (www.thejohanniter.org).

Job Location:Djibouti

Closing Date for appl.: 22 October 2014

Project Description:

Several years of drought and the rise in global food and fuel prices are the cause of a protracted humanitarian crisis in Djibouti. Small in size and bordered by Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia, Djibouti is considered one of Africa’s most barren countries. It can only produce three percent of its national food requirement. Much of Djibouti is covered by desert and thorn savannah, which renders living conditions for nomads and their livestock very difficult. More than two thirds of the country’s 800,000 inhabitants live in the capital city; the remainder are mostly nomadic pastoralists. Pastoralism, however, has become precarious as the semi-arid country loses ground to desertification and diminishing rains. In recent years, extreme droughts have caused a massive loss of livestock for pastoralists. Due to this destruction of livelihoods and sources of income, there has been a large influx from rural dwellers, nomads and semi-nomads to already strained urban areas. The destruction of livelihoods and sources of income has led to extreme food insecurity and malnutrition among the population of Djibouti.

Johanniter International Assistance has been present in Djibouti since 1994, working in close collaboration with the Djiboutian Ministry of Health. Since 2003 the main focus of Johanniter’s activities has been on the fight against malnutrition, with the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs as most important donor and the Djiboutian “Programme Nationale de Nutrition” as well as World Food Program as important partners.

Additionally, to strengthen the population’s drought resilience and to undertake preventative measures against malnutrition, livelihood activities in rural areas are supported. The focus is on horticultural activities concentrated on the introduction of “keyhole gardens” with families of selected vulnerable communities.

“Keyhole gardens” aim at producing garden crops through bio-intensive horticulture for food diversification and more healthy diets. They are made with low-cost locally available materials. A pilote project to evaluate the technique in the Djiboutian context is being implemented since February 2014.

Job Description:

The livelihood technician implements livelihood activities in the rural districts of Djibouti, conducts assessments and writes proposals if required. He/she will collaborate closely with the Country Director and the other Johanniter staff in Djibouti.

The position is based in Dikhil and Tadjourah JUH field offices with regular travels to remote field sites.

Reporting to:Country Director Djibouti, and Head of Africa Desk Berlin

Working with:Team of international and national staff.

Job Responsibilities:

Ø Establishment/maintenance of close co-operation with the district institutions working in the field of horticulture/agriculture

Ø Elaboration of a training module on keyhole gardens adapted to the local situation regarding the essential aspects of conservation horticulture as soil-fertility, composting, cultivation methods for specific vegetable, intercropping, mulching and the production and conservation of seeds for further cultivation. Include relevant aspects on nutritional values, post-harvest treatment and best usage of vegetables.

Ø Motivation and mobilisation of the target groups for participation at the keyhole garden programme

Ø Selection of trainers for keyhole garden training in the communities together with the leaders of the communities

Ø Selection of direct beneficiaries of keyhole garden activities together with the leaders of the communities

Ø Responsible implementation of training courses on keyhole gardening, continuous supervision of the trainers and practical consultation to trainers and participating beneficiaries

Ø Procurement and distribution of necessary external inputs (tools, seeds) for keyhole gardening

Ø Implementation of a monitoring system of keyhole garden cultivation (monitoring of inputs, procedures and results) and the usage of vegetable by the beneficiaries

Ø Organization of a workshop on experiences and lessons learnt together with local and governmental stakeholders

Ø ensure proper and adequate resource management of livelihood activities (budget, HR, equipment etc.)

Ø ensure that the program is sustainable and works within and be handed over to local partners or structures

Ø provide timely and adequate documentation, reports and proposals to Country Director, HQ, donors and authorities

Ø recognise further needs and undertake assessments as necessary for new or follow-on projects and develop local strategies in close co-operation with Country Director and other Johanniter staff

Ø ensure coordination of livelihood activities with nutrition related services by regular meetings with JUH staff, partner NGOs/ INGOs and Government Departments

Ø compile regular reports, updates and articles for the public relations and fundraising department.

Person Specification

Profession/Qualification:

Vocational education in the field of agriculture with a specificity on horticulture, acquaintance with livelihood programs.

Experiences:

Ø Establishing training unit on keyhole garden construction and cultivation including main issues of healthy nutrition and preparation of food is considered an asset.

Ø Familiarity with conservation horticulture/agriculture and practical experience

Ø Planning and implementing training-courses for trainers

Ø Good comprehension of agricultural and environmental issues in semi-arid areas as well as of the impact of climate change on agricultural production

Ø Project design, project cycle management, proposal writing and reporting

Ø Working experiences in the context of food-security in semi-arid areas

Ø Experience in working with local partners, donors and local authorities.

Ø Experience in the humanitarian context of the Horn of Africa is considered an asset; in particular community dynamics, drought cycles and security management.

Skills:

Ø HR management skills and cultural sensitivity.

Ø Knowledge and good understanding of logistic procedures.

Ø Fluency in French (Afar, Somali, English an asset)

Ø Proven ability to work independently, in isolation but closely with the coordination team.

Ø Proven ability to work with only basic amenities in project locations.

Ø Prepared to travel extensively to project locations.

Ø Good knowledge of international standards and relief tools (e.g. Sphere Standards).

Terms and Conditions:

Start Date: as soon as possible

Duration:6 months contract (with possible extension)

Remuneration:Salary rangeaccording to the ARV-J regulations + per diem

How to apply:

Applications, including cover letter, CV of max. 6 pages, copies of job certificates, and reference contact details of three former supervisors or employers, should be sent to:staff@johanniter.de

Please indicate “Djibouti Livelihood Technician” in the subject line of your e-mail.

Only complete applications will be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

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

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SELF-RELIANCE AND LIVELIHOOD 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 livelihood 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

Livelihood is currently underdeveloped and a basic level analysis is required to contribute to the self-reliance of refugees. The main sectorial problems raised by the persons of concern to UNHCR are:

1) Insufficient financial resources, to be able to meet basic needs. The refugees have proposed to increase the amount of credit and revise the methodology used by implementing partners for issuing loans. Assess the possibilities of giving grants as opposed to credit.

2) A lack of economic opportunities and a high unemployment rate in Djibouti at more than 60%.

3) A lack of vocational training that is suited to the needs of the markets and enterprises in Djibouti. The majority of trainings does not support refugees to obtain job opportunities in Djibouti. In 2013, IOM has trained 122 refugees, but 80% of them are not yet employed due to a lack of employment opportunities.

4) The remote camp location and its poor commercial infrastructure do not favor the development of commercial activities.

5) Unfamiliarity with saving and credit schemes and uncertainty of their stay and long procedures which do not favor the beneficiaries to access the credit and to repay it without problems.

6) The inclusion of persons with specific needs (PSN) regarding income generating activities and access to credit has been insignificant. The PSN are among a group of refugees that have not been included as they face problems of moving outside the camp to explore opportunities or activities.

7) Undeveloped livestock business and market. The conditions for buying and selling of animal products at the camps need to be improved since this is a sector with a strong capacity to influence the improvement of economic conditions of the refugees.
Among several solutions, refugees and partners have recommended these following possible solutions:

1) Increase the envelope and the budget of microcredit and income generating activities: - Facilitate access to microcredit or to other financial services (formal and informal) - Identify, form and train groups receiving microcredit, practice savings culture - Support groups through microcredit

2) Diversify and intensify the vocational and professional training and the training of the French language to facilitate the economic exchange

3) Use local and available capacities of refugees at the camp level for the trainings

4) Revise the procedures put in place for Income Generating Activities and the standard operating procedures for credit to allow the access to the funds for a great number of refugees

5) Develop the livestock business and related infrastructure - Distribute young goats to groups to enhance the development of livestock in the camps - Support the kitchen gardens in the camps

6) Reinforce the cash circulation where possible through a cash and voucher program in the camps to improve the economic conditions in the camp

7) Lobby large businesses or enterprises for employment of refugees

8) Develop commercial infrastructure in the camps

9) Reinforce the activities for food for work such as road building and construction

10) Support the access to agricultural and livestock production in camp

Impact Indicator:% of persons of concern (18-59 yrs) with own business / self-employed for more than 12 months (GSP)

% of youths aged 15-24 enrolled in certified livelihoods training

Output:Access to financial services facilitated (formal and informal)

Performance Indicator: Average value of loans taken by a PoC (in USD)

% of money borrowed by PoC that has been repaid (repayment rate)

# of PoC receiving loans through UNHCR partners

Output:Access to self employment / business facilitated

Performance Indicator:# of small business associations formed / supported

# of PoC provided with entrepreneurship / business training

Output:Access to wage earning employment facilitated

Performance IndicatorTarget # of PoC enrolled in apprenticeship / on-the-job training schemes 80 # of worker's associations formed / supported 30

Output:Assessment and analysis undertaken

Performance Indicator: Market survey / labour sector survey conducted or available (yes/no)

Output:Strategy developed and implemented

Performance Indicator: Strategic plan for livelihoods programming informed by assessment (yes/no)

Output:Vocational training / Technical skills provided

Performance Indicator: % of technical skills training students who graduate (successful completion and receipt of certification)

% of vocational and technical skills training students who are youths aged 15-24.

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:1 January 2015 until 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 Response Concept Note you can 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.23pts

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. 20pts

Local experience and presence: ongoing program 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. 8pts

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. 30pts

Cost effectiveness: level of direct costs and administrative costs imposed on the Project in relation to project deliverables. 10pts

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 livelihood 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: International Rescue Committee
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 26 Sep 2014

The Livelihoods assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Livelihood officer and the overall guidance of the Senior livelihoods officer. He / She will also work in close coordination with the rest of the livelihoods team and the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) program staff, in the implementation of the sector activities in Mudug and Nugal regions.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, interested candidates should visit this link: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&r...

Deadline for all applications: 26^th September 2014