CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

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Organization: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development
Country: Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, occupied Palestinian territory, Turkey, Yemen
Closing date: 31 Dec 2014

I. Background on ACTED

ACTED is a French humanitarian NGO, founded in 1993, which supports vulnerable populations, affected by humanitarian crises worldwide. ACTED provides continued support to vulnerable communities by ensuring the sustainability of post-crisis interventions and engaging long-term challenges facing our target populations, in order to break the poverty cycle, foster development and reduce vulnerability to disasters. Our interventions seek to cover the multiple aspects of humanitarian and development crises through a multidisciplinary approach which is both global and local, and adapted to each context. Our 3,300 staff is committed in to responding to emergencies worldwide, to supporting recovery and rehabilitation, towards sustainable development.

Our teams in the field implement some 340 projects in 34 countries covering the following sectors emergency relief, food security, access to health, education and training, economic development, microfinance, advocacy, institutional support, and regional dialogue, cultural promotion.

Based on considerable experience addressing the needs and situations of vulnerable communities, ACTED contributes to the international agenda towards reaching the Millennium Development Goals, through a wide range of partnerships, innovative initiatives, and campaigns.

II. Country Profile

Many positions opened in the following countries:

• Iraqi Kurdistan
• Turkey
• Yemen
• Jordan
• Lebanon
• Libya
• Palestine

To get more information about our programs in each country, feel free to visit our website:

http://www.acted.org/en/pays

III. Position Profile

The finance intern works under the supervision of the Finance Officer and/or Country Finance Manager

His/Her responsibilities will be as followed:

• Control that operations respect existing financial procedures and manage accounting files for the Country Office;

• Analyze financial data and create management indicators;

• Support Country Coordination through analysis of project running costs, follow-up on resource allocation, and finance training

IV. Qualifications

• Msc in Administration, Business Management or equivalent.
• Finance and accounting skills required
• Willingness to undertake serious responsibility and manage stress efficiently
• Excellent communication skills, including advanced written and oral English

V. Conditions:

Field Intern benefits include: a 300 USD per month living allowance, coverage of all accommodation, food, and travel costs, a luggage allowance of 50 kg., and the provision of medical, repatriation, and life insurance.

VI. Submission of applications

Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org with the job offer reference as object of your email.

Ref: FI/MENA/SA

How to apply:

Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org with the job offer reference as object of your email.

Ref: FI/MENA/SA

Organization: Danish Refugee Council
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 03 Nov 2014

Who are we?

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.

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been present in South Sudan since 2005. DRC and DDG merged in 2012 and currently have operations in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Unity, Warrap and Upper Nile states.

DRC is a rights-based organisation and a member of the Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP) and is therefore committed to documenting our accountability to the beneficiary population and the impact of our activities. DRC adopts a community-based approach, where beneficiaries and local authorities are included in the prioritising, planning and implementation of activities as an important measure of rehabilitation and capacity building.

About the job

Reporting to the DRC Programme Operations Manager based in Aweil, the FSL Manager has overall responsibility for the continued development and implementation of DRC’s FSL activities in Northern Bahr El Ghazal, including overall management of an EC Multi Year FSL project.

DRC/DDG is looking for a Manager with extensive experience in agricultural and livelihoods, including income generation, group formation, market assessments, activity cost benefit analysis, start-up grant provision, basic financial literacy, group savings and loans, seed multiplication, FFS, extension, as well as strong M&E skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

To achieve the position’s purpose, the DRC FSL Manager will perform the following tasks and undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

Management

· Responsible for successful planning, coordination and implementation of project activities

· Activities include market assessments for profitability of income generation activities, group formation, training in basic financial literacy, small grants management, group savings and loan schemes

· Project includes both agricultural-based income generation and non-agricultural-based income generation. You must have awareness of negative impacts of some livelihoods and culturally sensitive experience in mitigating them – e.g. of natural products harvesting

· Responsible for monitoring and evaluation of the project activities to ensure that project objectives and outputs are achieved – and activities are implemented in accordance with DRC/DDG standard rules, regulations and operational procedures, agreed strategies, implementation plans, and HQ requirements

· The job requires frequent trips to the field to interact directly with extension workers and target group.Contribute to the strategic direction of the country operation through participation in strategy planning meetings and developing strategic documents.

Financial and Operational management and monitoring

· Financial and administrative responsibility for the project and FSL activities – in collaboration with the Head of Finance & Administration, South Sudan – in accordance with DRC/DDG policies and procedures for financial control and reporting

· Responsible for fund management – including making the best of use of available resources and to work for mobilizing additional resources (fundraising) in support of planned and on-going work

· Budget and procurement forecasting in spreadsheet formats.

· Regular budget follow and tracking

· Ensure that procurement and logistical aspects of programme are well planned and managed in accordance with DRC policies and procedures.

Staff management and supervision

· Responsible for recruitment, orientation and training of project staff

· Act as the immediate and direct supervisor of all senior national staff working on the project – taking necessary actions to e.g. ensure security, safety, agreeable working conditions, discipline etc.

· Ensure work plans for project teams are prepared, approved and followed in order to meet project objectives

· Carry out key training of staff in grant management, group formation/bylaws, savings and loan schemes, basic financial literacy and ensure they have regular refreshers throughout the project cycle to make a solid knowledge foundation.

Security Management

· Responsible for implementing necessary security arrangements with regard to the project, particularly field movement and transport, as defined by DRC/DDG security procedures and guidelines – and/or as agreed with the Programme Operations Manager NBeG.

External Relations

· Responsible for maintaining regular contact and coordination with local authorities and national and international NGOs relevant to the project, and securing necessary MOUs for programming

· Maintain close collaboration and good relations with the donor (EC) and other partners (Danida) to share lessons and experience in livelihoods cash transfer modalities and also to host EC project monitoring visits.

· External relations of a more programmatic and/or strategic nature are managed by the Country Director, who may, however, delegate this responsibility to the Project Manager.

Reporting and information sharing

· Responsible for timely and regular project documentation and reporting on the project – including performance/progress assessments against pre-defined project objectives, outputs, activities and indicators

· Promotion of learning from relevant best practices internally and externally.

Strategic programme development

· As part of the Senior Management Team identify opportunities to increase scope and quality of DRC programming in South Sudan

· Participate in gathering of information and proposal development as requested by the Programme Manager NBeG.

About you

Required qualification:

· At least 8 years’ experience in agricultural and livelihood support and food security, specifically with group formation, start-up grant development, savings and loan and financial literacy

· Solid experience (at least 5 years) in project cycle management, - especially in volatile security environments – administration and human resource management

· Proven financial management experience, forecasting applied to spreadsheets and budget follow up

· Proven logistical management experience for project procurement

· Experience in making markets work for the poor (M4P), market mapping and cost benefit analysis of potential income generation activities

· Relevant educational background, at least at Master Level

· Fluency in written and spoken English essential

· Demonstrated experience in meeting high, evidence-based monitoring and evaluation standards

· Experience of designing and using tools for monitoring programme activities and achievements against the LFA.

Desirable qualifications:

Ideally, you will also have:

· Arabic or Dinka language would be an asset

· Proven capacity building skills – ability to train trainers (staff)

· Experience in donor reporting and working with institutional donors, especially EC and Danida

· Experience in South Sudan is highly desirable.

Availability:As soon as possible
Duty station: Aweil, Northern Bahr El Ghazal, South Sudan.

Contract: 6 months (with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance)

Salary:Salary and conditions in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer towww.drc.dkunder Vacancies. This position is offered at salary level A11.

Further information

You are welcome to contact Zwelo Ndebele, by email only, for information about the position only, at fsa@drc-ssudan.org For general information about the Danish Refugee Council and Danish Demining Group, please consult www.drc.dk and www.danishdemininggroup.dk

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:

Application and CV

Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications sent together with a CV will be considered. Please provide reference details, but do not attach any written recommendations until requested to do so.

Please submit your application and CV in English and marked “FSL Manager – Northern Bahr El Ghazal” no later than 3rd November 2014.

Due to the urgency of these roles, applications may be shortlisted prior to the closing date.

CV-only applications will not be considered. Please note that applications are not to be sent directly to any DRC staff. We only accept applications sent via our online recruitment system onwww.drc.dkunder About DRC/Vacancies/Current vacancies/Logistics Officer, South Sudan.

Problems with on-line application?

Please inform us via job@drc.dk, if you have questions to the application process or experience problems with your on-line application.

Organization: Department for International Development
Country: Nigeria
Closing date: 31 Oct 2014

State Representative, DFID Northern Nigeria, Kano

DFID Nigeria is responsible for managing the British Government’s contribution to development in Nigeria, with the objective of supporting government and development partners at federal and state levels to reduce poverty to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

Job Role:

DFID Nigeria is looking for a dynamic, experienced and committed Nigerian to lead delivery of results for DFID in two of our focal states (Yobe and Jigawa). This is an exciting opportunity to represent the organisation to some of the most senior Nigerian and UK Government stakeholders and drive forward results in Northern Nigeria.
The post holder will be expected to work across sectors and develop strong relationships with state government and implementing partners. S/he should be resilient, a strong team player, and possess excellent networking, negotiation and influencing skills. Experience of delivering results and influencing in complex and fragile environments would be an asset.

More specifically, the post holder will:

• Develop effective relationships Government officials, development partners, civil society and general publicto effectively influence approach(es) to development and representing DFID at high level policy and programme discussions in Northern Nigeria.
• Drive forward DFID policy and programme objectives in Jigawa and Yobeincluding on results, programme coordination and policy analysis.
• Lead the coordination and coherence of DFID Nigeria’s work at state level.DFID’s work is covers a broad development agenda including human development, economic growth, governance and conflict reduction programmes.
• Support the design, implementation and monitoring of key programmes within your focal states.
• Support and shape thedevelopment of DFID and UK government strategy through providing regular state political and development analysis.
• Facilitate improved donor harmonisation and programme coordination in focal states, where relevant.
• Contribute to DFID Nigeria and DFID Northern Nigeria Office Management oncorporate requirements for correspondence, briefings, reporting, preparations for high level visits, communications and core agendas e.g. Value for Money and Results.
• Support the DFID Northern Nigeria Office Management as necessary in a flexible and co-operative manner, engaging where required on corporate and other matters.

Qualification and Experience

The successful candidate is expected to have the following qualifications and behavioural competencies.

Qualifications:

a. Minimum of a Honours Degree from an internationally recognised University

b. Proven cultural, social and political sensitivity of working in Northern Nigeria, including with girls and women, with a good working knowledge of Hausa.

Behavioural Competencies:

1. Make effective decisions: show clarity of thought, setting priorities, analysing and using evidence to evaluate options before arriving at well-reasoned justifiable decisions. Create evidence based strategies, evaluating options, impacts, risks and solutions. Aim to maximise return while minimising risk and balancing social, political, financial, economic and environmental considerations to provide sustainable outcomes.
2. Deliver at pace: ensure tasks are done to the required standard and deadlines; plan work to meet individual, team and office-wide objectives, achieve high quality and value for money. Deal with challenges in a responsive and constructive way.
3. Lead and Communicate: communicate clearly both orally and in writing, using appropriate language; communicate on a range of issues to diverse internal and external audiences. Effectively influencing people to achieve agreed outcomes.
4. Collaborate and Partner: excellent team player; work effectively with government, development partner, civil society and private sector stakeholders, including traditional and religious leaders; build good relationships for partnership, implementation, and support for DFID Programmes.
5. See the bigger picture: develop an in-depth understanding and knowledge of how the role fits and supports organisational objectives and wider public needs. Scan the political context and take account of wider impacts to develop long term implementation strategies that maximise opportunities and minimise risks.
6. Managing a Quality Service:organised to deliver objectives and striving to improve the quality, taking account of diverse needs and requirements of the organisation. Effectively plan, organise and manage time and activities to deliver a high quality and efficient service, applying programme and project management approaches to support delivery.

Location: The post holder will be based in Kano but expected to travel regularly to Abuja, Jigawa and Yobe (security permitting). Remuneration: DFID offers a competitive salary and benefit package. This post is being recruited at A2L grade. The current salary for this position full time per annum starts at N9, 479,244. An exceptional candidate maybe offered a higher salary and benefits package, with proportionate increase in the stretch of the job description

How to apply:

1. The successful candidate will be assessed against the qualifications and behavioural competencies, as outlined above.
2. Qualified and interested candidates for this position should fill in the attached application form or request further information through the DFIDNigeriarecruiting@dfid.gov.uk e-mail address.
3. Your completed application form should be sent electronically to DFIDNigeriarecruiting@dfid.gov.uk by the 31^st October 2014. No applications will be accepted after deadline.

4. Interviews will take place during the week of the 10^th November 2014 at DFID Abuja.

DFID Nigeria is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcome from people regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender or disability. The appointment will be under local terms and conditions and is subject to medical and security clearances.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be invited to join the next stage of the assessment process