CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: International Executive Service Corps
Country: Mali
Closing date: 28 Feb 2015

IESC – the International Executive Service Corps – is a US based not-for-profit with a focus on supporting private enterprise in developing countries. We have worked in partnership with local people in 130 countries - mainly with the generous support of USAID - designing, implementing, managing and evaluating a wide range of market driven solutions along the entire value chain of a company or industry.

IESC is seeking a field program coordinator for a Financial Services Program in Mali. The anticipated USAID-funded activity will be a multi-year effort to promote access to finance and increase investment in Mali, with the ultimate objective to promote sustainable, private sector-led economic growth. Potential areas of focus could include loan guarantee mechanisms; agriculture finance; small and medium enterprise (SME) finance; and/or microfinance. This position is full-time and based in Mali.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with start-up team to establish a Mali field office and develop a work plan, PMP, and monitoring and evaluation system;
• Provide support to IESC headquarters by preparing field expense reports, contributing to quarterly technical reports, monitoring and evaluation, and working with the field staff to solidify a fully functional operations system;
• Assist the chief of party (COP) in establishing an effective subgrantee and/or subcontractor management systems and effective internal controls to manage USAID funds;
• Work with the COP to monitor subgrantee and/or subcontractor expenditure and performance and USAID reporting functions are conducted in a timely and efficient manner;
• Support the COP to review subgrantee and/or subcontractor reports and seek additions and revisions as necessary;
• Work with COP and program manager to ensure that the program is implemented in accordance with USAID regulations and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a focus on finance, business, international relations, agricultural economics or other relevant subject; advanced degree preferred;
• Minimum three years of experience supporting program management of international development programs;
• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID Rules and Regulations;
• USAID or other donor experience preferred;
• Experience living and working in West Africa and in particular strong familiarity with Malian culture highly desirable;
• Fluency in both English and French.

How to apply:

How to apply: Please forward a letter of interest and current resume to jobs@iesc.org with “Field Program Coordinator-Mali” in the subject line. IESC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

IESC encourages all interested applicants, volunteers, and consultants to register with the IESC Skills Bank. To register, please visit http://www.iesc.org/register-with-iesc.aspx.

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Guinea
Closing date: 23 Feb 2015

Essential Job Duties/Scope of Work:

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

International Medical Corps is responding to the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak starting in West Africa.

JOB SUMMARY

The primary function of the Program Officer includes supporting the Program Manager in the implementation or program proposals and program activities.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Program Support

• Ensure that programs are in compliance with laws; local, state, and external rules and regulations • In close coordination with the Program Manager, review existing monitoring and evaluation systems and develop new systems that will ensure quality program implementation and reporting • Provide guidance to national program staff to ensure successful implementation and reporting of programs, grants and contracts • Monitor the progress of each project and assist with the identification of issues which may affect the quality of program performance and consequent program adjustments • Respond to donor inquiries regarding program activities • Coordinate the production of various informational grant program-related documents upon request by senior management • Lead weekly meetings with national program staff • Develop new project proposals for institutional and private donors • Contribute to program reporting • Identify program funding opportunities and securing donor meetings for Country Director • Assist field programs when needed • Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed

1. Representation

• Attend coordination meetings on behalf of the organization, gather and share information, develop and nurture contacts within the donor community, government and other NGOs as appropriate • Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organizations Code of Conduct, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to internal and external actors

1. Human Resources Management

• Supervise national staff to ensure their smooth and effective operations • Maintain open lines of communications with all field staff

1. Working Relationships

• Maintain frequent communication with Program Manager to ensure program activities and objectives are communicated • Interface with national government and relevant agencies as necessary

1. Security

• Ensures application and compliance of security protocols and policies

1. Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

• Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, International Development and/or in a relevant field of study

• Two to three years experience in program design and evaluation, of which at least one year in developing countries or resource deprived environment

• Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs

• Cross-cultural awareness and insight into health care issues

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions with limited supervision

• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations

• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively

• Creative and able to work with limited resources

• Team player and strong communication skills, both oral and written

• Proficient in computer applications, especially with MS Word and MS Excel, MS PowerPoint a plus

• French speaking skills are required.

How to apply:

How to apply:

To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.

Organization: Women Educational Researchers of Kenya
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 30 Jan 2015

Program Overview

The Women Educational Researchers of Kenya (WERK) is a professional association of researchers, with interest in education, gender and development. WERK is implementing the Opportunity Schools Program in Kajiado County whose overall goal is to ensure retention and learning outcomes in ECD through Grade 8 are increased through a sustainable program by 2016.

Overall responsibility: The ECDE Program Officer will provide technical support and leadership for the implementation of the ECDE component of the Opportunity Schools Program at both the school and community level. The Officer will also be responsible for strengthening linkages between the ECDE centers management with schools, Ministry of Health and the County Government.

In collaboration with other staff, the ECDE Program Officer will ensure that robust monitoring and documentation structures and tools are developed, and that information collected is reflected upon, used for continuous improvement of the Opportunity Schools Program, and is incorporated into consistently high quality reports.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

· Maintain good and professional relations with the Ministry of Education Science and Technology at national and county level and other partnerships relevant to WERK’s programs in order to ensure successful implementation;

· In consultation with communities, County Education Board and other experts strengthen the ECDE model at community level to expand access and quality education for children closed out of the formal ECDE infrastructure;

· Ensure that all feeder ECDE centers have well established management committees that are well integrated to the primary schools so as to enable them access benefits accrued to ECDE children in formal ECDE centers;

· Support the finalization of the ECDE teachers instructional program;

· Participate in the training and support of ECDE teachers;

· Support the development of ECDE materials by the community;

· Work with Head teachers to ensure that program activities are carried out in a timely manner;

· Ensure that ECDE center data is collected in a timely and accurate manner.

General Responsibilities

· Participate in WERK processes;

· Undertake the activities above in line with the associated budgets and with program work plans, in ways that are consistent with WERK policies;

· Keep up to date with best practice in ECDE programs;

· Participate in meetings and sessions as needed;

· Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by the Program Manager.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

· Minimum Bachelors of Education (Early Childhood Education);

· At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in working as an ECDE teacher among the Maa community;

· Good understanding of the ECDE education terrain in arid lands, and good knowledge on teacher training and management issues;

· Good understanding of the devolved structures in education and their potential for improving learning;

· Excellent report-writing and verbal communication skills in Kiswahili and English.

· Speaking and reading of Maa language is mandatory;

· Very good people and public relations skills;

· Ability to work with minimal supervision;

How to apply:

Applications should include:

· A resume summarizing qualifications and experience;

· An application letter;

· 2 work referees with contact details;

· Please indicate your expected remuneration/salary in your application;

Interested candidates, please submit your applications by January 30^th2015 by email to:info@werk.co.ke with cc to werk@werk.co.ke. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Organization: Global Health Corps
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 03 Feb 2015

Program Officer at Zambia Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition Alliance (Z05-USA)

About the Global Health Corps Fellowship: Global Health Corps is a one-year paid fellowship that pairs young professionals with organizations (fellowship placement organizations) that require new thinking and innovative solutions. We believe that great ideas don't change the world, great PEOPLE do! The fellowship begins in July 2015 and extends through August 2016. Fellows engage in professional development training, mentorship and thoughtful community-building, and continue to draw upon their fellowship experience and the GHC alumni network as they build careers of lasting impact.

Applicants can apply for up to 3 different fellowship positions, such as the one described below. To see the full list of fellowship positions, go to:http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/through-placements/.

Fellows are placed in organizations in pairs – one international fellow and one local fellow from the placement country – creating a fellowship team that is a central part of the fellowship experience.

About the Fellowship Placement Organization: Zambia CSO-SUN Alliance is a movement of national Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working to raise the profile of nutrition in the national development agenda. We are a part of the Global Scaling up Nutrition (SUN) movement founded on the principle that all people have the right to food and good nutrition. As an alliance, we focus our attention on the first 1000 most critical days, a window of opportunity from pregnancy until a child's second birthday. During this period, good nutrition has the greatest impact on preventing maternal and infant mortality, and developing a child's cognitive and physical capacity. Our role as a civil society is to raise awareness and pressure government and others to ensure better-funded and broader scale effective programs to tackle nutrition challenges. We intend to achieve this by mobilizing, coordinating and building the capacity of civil societies to influence national efforts through constructive dialogue and advocacy with stakeholders, including the government, donors and private sector, thereby contributing to improved leadership and accountability towards the national SUN/1000 days movement. Furthermore, we enable Zambian CSOs to adapt and incorporate relevant positive lessons learned from other countries.

Fellowship Position Overview: The Program Officer will provide technical support for the Alliance, providing in-house supervision and guidance on nutrition. S/he will supervise the sub-national focal points and support the coordinator, especially for campaigns and advocacy.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Country Coordinator in the implementation of CSO-SUN project
• Facilitate capacity building in the implementation of the project
• Establish partnerships with CSOs locally, regionally and internationally and leverage best practices and approaches to the SUN/1000 days program
• Coordinate, monitor and implement activities dictated by the action plans and budget at the sub-national level
• Establish and foster relationships between the Secretariat and the CSO-SUN Alliance structures at the sub-national level
• Provide advice and guidance to sub-national focal points regarding performance against set plans
• Generate and facilitate contributions of members of the CSO-SUN Alliance both at the national and sub-national level and structure them for newsletters and the web
• Update the sub-national and national CSO-SUN Alliance membership

Required Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity or relevant work experience in nutrition
• Proficient in Excel and Word, with an aptitude and ability to learn new software
• Excellent organizational and writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Intellectual curiosity and an interest in learning innovative qualitative research methods
• Readiness to work as a team player
• Commitment to health, human rights and community participation

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Degree in nutrition
• Experience in advocacy, policy or analysis
• Qualitative research experience
• Experience working with a range of partners from stakeholders to government officials

Fellows receive the following benefits:

• Monthly living stipend
• Housing
• Utilities stipend
• Health insurance
• A professional development grant of $600
• A completion award of $1500
• An advising program that pairs each fellow with an advisor in his/her area of work or interest
• A two-week Training Institute at Yale University in the United States to begin the fellowship
• A five-day End-of-Year retreat in East Africa to finish the fellowship
• Three multi-day trainings during the year
• Travel to and from placement site, all trainings, and retreats
• Professional development and personal support from a dedicated in-country program manager
• Personal development and accompaniment program led by Still Harbor

How to apply:

Apply at ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/

Applications will close February 3, 2015.

*We appreciate EARLY APPLICANTS and are able to spend more time with their applications

If you have any questions about the application process and the fellowship, refer to our FAQs page at http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/faqs/.

Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: Mali
Closing date: 05 Feb 2015

Job Title: Program Manager 1 - Climate Change Adaptation Specialist

Department/Country: WARO/Mali

Position Type:Full Time

Job Location:Mali, Bamako or Sevare (Mopti region)

Band: D

FLSA: Exempt

Reports to: Head of Programs

Note:The position is contingent upon successful acquisition of the contract.

Length of Assignment: Two to five years.

About CRS:

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 90 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs.

Background:

CRS seeks a Program Manager (PM) for an anticipated US $13.5 million USAID contract to promote the provision and use of accurate climate information to vulnerable populations, increase the inclusion of climate change considerations into commune-level governance systems, and increase the adoption of local solutions to climate variability and change by communities.

Job Summary:

The Program Manager I - Climate change will lead the increase and adoption of local solutions to climate variability and change by communities and individual households at the commune and village level in rain-fed, rural areas of Mopti region.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Develop climate resilient agriculture strategies and operationalize these strategies in demonstration activities linking diffusion of climate change adaptive practices to improved climate change information;
• Build capacity of commune-level government and extension personnel in understanding climate change and adaptive strategies;
• Identify and lead strategy development to overcome barriers in adoption of adaptive practices, especially as it relates to vulnerable groups (women and youth);
• Increase overall adoption of climate change adaptive practices .

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

• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning

MEAL Competencies

Within the agency's MEAL Competencies Model, these are identified as key MEAL competencies related to the program manager's roles and responsibilities.

• MEAL in Design
• ICT for MEAL
• Learning
• Management in MEAL

Program Manager Competencies:

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

• Sets clear goals and manages toward them.
• Collaborates effectively with staff and stakeholders.
• Manages financial resources with integrity.
• Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning

Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct supervision of CRS staff.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Head of Programs; Deputy Head of Programs; Head of Agriculture Department; Head of Office - Mopti; Head of MEAL Department

External: Consortium Chief of Party; Other Technical Specialists in the Consortium; local/international NGOs, and local and international Catholic agencies.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Master's Degree and demonstrated expertise in agriculture, resilience, climate change, food security, international development.
• Experience designing and implementing development programs focused on vulnerable populations (gender and youth).
• Minimum 2 years of experience inmanaging programs with a funding and complexity on a similar scale to this programin a non-profit, development, and/or humanitarian organization.
• Experience working in West Africa or the Sahel required.
• Proven leadership and inter-personal skills and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams.
• Commitment to gender responsive/transformative programming.
• Ability to work well both within a consortium team and independently.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience assessing vulnerability to climate change preferred.
• Understanding of and experience with faith-based organizations, and capacity-building principles in local partnerships desired.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) and especially GIS and other ICT4D preferred.

Required Foreign Language: Proficiency in English oral and written communication skills, as well as fluency in French, are required.

Required Travel: Ability to travel in-country up to 30%

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

How to apply:

CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

EOE/M/F/D/V https://www5.apply2jobs.com/CRS/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=2190&CurrentPage=1

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

IBTCI COMPANY PROFILE

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

PROJECT SUMMARY

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

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

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

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

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

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SME POSITION DESCRIPTION

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

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

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

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

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

· Extensive experience in youth development

· Youth development analysis experience

· Gender analysis experience is desirable

How to apply:

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

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

Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 04 Feb 2015

Position Title:Deputy Regional Director/Program Quality

Location/Region:Lusaka, Zambia/SARO

Band:E

FLSA:Exempt

Reports To:RegionalDirector

Length of Assignment: Three to five years

About CRS:

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

Summary/Background:
This position is part of the regional senior leadership team led by the Regional Director (RD). The DRD/PQ assumes selective responsibility delegated by the RD for technical and program quality, business development, as well as stewardship of CRS human, financial and material resources in accordance with the Agency Mission, including the following:

· Ensuring that the Agency’s overall vision is understood and incorporated into strategic planning and management in all country programs

· Providing strategic and programmatic leadership to regional technical staff;

· Providing technical and programmatic support to country program staff;

· Ensuring close and efficient coordination with headquarters (HQ) departments on common programming initiatives and departmental mandates; Ensuring that all appropriate opportunities for growth throughout the region are pursued.

The SARO region consists of the following country programs: Malawi, Madagascar, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Angola, a program office in Botswana, and outreach to Swaziland and South Africa. The DRD/PQ is expected to spend on average 50%[AK1]of her/his time travelling and providing direct support to country programs with emphasis on the three Top 12/DFAP countries of Malawi, Madagascar and Zambia, and to projects of strategic importance.

Job Responsibilities:With the general delegation of authority from the RD and in close coordination with the Country Representatives as well as relevant staff of the PIQA, RAD, HRD and OpEx Departments in CRS/HQ, the DRD for Program Quality assumes the following functions and responsibilities:

Primary Functions:

Quality Assurance

· Support HoPs/CPs in setting up and implementing relevant PQ processes and systems and using relevant tools for project design and management

o Project design & Proposal development utilizing Propack 1 + TAG/CAG

o Project Start up, Management, close-out

o MEAL system design in compliance with agency MEAL policies and procedures and according to Propack 2 & 3 and planning for baselines, mid-terms and final evaluations

o Knowledge management including consistent and regular use of Project Gateway and other agency PQ/BD data systems

o Cross-pollination among HoPs and program managers during regular learning reflections

o Coordinate selection of appropriate CP-level participants for global learning events

· Work with CRs, HoPs and relevant TAs to build Country Program capacity in cross-cutting PQ issues and Core Competencies, e.g.

o Gender strategy orientation, assessments and audit

o Conflict, governance and gender assessments and analysis

o MEAL

o SIS/Partnership

o Cross-Sector Engagement

o PQAT, PQ audit/evaluation

o Project management

o Training in project design and implementation, agency tools and standards, relevant industry standards (e.g. Sphere)

Strategic Planning and Strategy Implementation

· Support Country Programs in rolling out and reporting on the agency strategy

· Lead implementation, of SPA, Coe Competency, and BD components of SARO’s regional strategy

· Support and approve Country Programs in developing strategic plans, or sector specific strategies (eg emergency strategies) as applicable

· Coordinate country program and regional reporting on strategic initiatives

Talent Management: mentoring/coaching of HoPs, S/RTAs, training, orientation of new PQ staff, recruitment

· Coach and support HoPs in managing CP level PQ systems and processes and building the PQ capacity of programming staff

· Build capacity of HoPs and their staff

· Ensure that HOPs have developed the PQ part of core competencies

· Recruit/Orient/Mentor HoPs, Chiefs of Party, Senior/Regional Technical Advisors

· Facilitate HoP / PQ Communities of Practice and peer-to-peer learning and support in our regions and across regions as appropriate

TA Coordination

· Ensure high quality TA is provided to country programs based on their needs and classification

· TA coordination (helping CP identify needs, quarterly forecast, identify ways to fill gaps if TA not prioritized by PIQA) including HRD

· Organize, in collaboration with PIQA, local/regional communities of practice in relevant sectors

· Ensure that two-way TA feedback systems are implemented (i.e. that honest and constructive feedback is shared with TA supervisors and with CPs as applicable)

· Manage roster of regional consultants across SPA, core competency and other programming areas

Business Development: Coordination, Quality control, Capacity development

· Lead implementation of SARO’s business development strategy

· Supervise SARO’s RTA/BD[AK2]

· Support CPs to position for new opportunities

· Follow up/support meeting SARO’s growth targets

· Follow up/ensure CPs receive face-to-face debriefs and relay information to RAD/BDT

· Coordinate and ensure compliance with Proposal development and review process – from PIN onwards, including go/no go decisions, reviews (consolidate comments, final review and sign-off), guidance to HoPs on composition of proposal teams), etc.

Bridging PQ-MQ issues

· Support HOPs and RFO in projecting yearly budgets and tracking programmatic spending

· Work closely with DRD/MQ, RFO and HOPs in addressing ongoing programmatic-management issues such as operational delays which affect programmatic and spending performance

Other:

As applicable, oversee the Management of regional projects

· Track and analyze development of slow-onset emergencies, and contribute to Emergency Responses in region, as needed

· Representation with regional donors and partners, as applicable.

· Facilitate support to CP on Marketing and Communications: ensure best examples used with donors, policy makers, govts, peer NGO’s and other stakeholders

· Support advocacy priorities in the region, provide analysis, coordinate with CRS/Legislative staff in Washington

· Other tasks as delegated by RD

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Regional Technical Advisors for Business Development, Health, Agricultural Livelihoods, Monitoring & Evaluation

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

· Serves with Integrity

· Models Stewardship

· Cultivates Constructive Relationships

· Promotes Learning

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Regional Director, DRD for Management Quality, Regional Finance Officer, Regional Technical Advisors; Country Representatives and Managers, HOPs; CRS/HQ Staff - primarily PIQA, RAD, OpEx and HRD; other DRDs/PQ; USOps staff.

External: USG, including USAID (Washington, local Missions) and other relevant agencies; other bilateral Donor Agencies; multilateral Donor Agencies; US and international PVOs; local Catholic Church representatives; Caritas or similar local organizations; other Catholic development agencies; technical support networks/organizations in the US, Southern Africa and elsewhere; private sector corporations and investment companies.

Personal/Professional Skills:

· Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills as well as good judgment and vision.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Familiarity with, and/or appreciation of, the social teachings of the Catholic Church and its structure; ability to work well within this framework

· Commitment to the Agency's mission and strategy

Qualifications:

· MA/MS/MPH or MBA with significant applied experience in international relief and development.

· Ten years’ experience in international relief or development, including at least five years living in a developing country with strong management experience as Head of Programming or equivalent level. Country Representative or equivalent experience, a plus.

· Demonstrated leadership, management and supervisory skills

· Familiarity with technical standards in project and program design for CRS core competencies and programmatic themes, including integral human development, justice and peace, partnership, and capacity-building

· Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with local organizations and partners, and function effectively as part of a multi-cultural team.

· Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge and skills formally and informally to diverse audiences; desire and ability to mentor staff.

· Ability to effectively lead a remote, multi-cultural team located in different geographic areas.

· Demonstrated success in program development and fundraising.

· Knowledge of CRS operations, policies and procedures.

· Strong inter-personal skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communications skills

· Proficiency in French (spoken and written)

Physical Requirements/Environment:

The position is based in Lusaka requiring travel 50% of the time on average.

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

[AK1]This percentage needs to be aligned with the Physical requirements at the very bottom of the document.

[AK2]Since this position will supervise more than one RTA, I suggest moving this to the section on Talent Management and broaden it all RTAs.

How to apply:

EOE/M/F/D/V

https://www5.apply2jobs.com/CRS/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=2173&CurrentPage=1

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

IBTCI COMPANY PROFILE

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

PROJECT SUMMARY

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

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

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

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

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

LOCAL GOVERNANCE SME POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Local Governance SME will assist the evaluation team and team leader in all aspects of the evaluation related to local governance.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Local Governance SME must be Moroccan and have the following skills/experience:

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

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

· Extensive experience and knowledge of Local Governance in Morocco

· Local Governance analysis experience

· Gender analysis experience is desirable

How to apply:

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

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

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

IBTCI LOOKING FOR A GENDER SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERT (SME) FOR MOROCCO LOCAL GOVERNANCE PROGRAM (LCP)

IBTCI COMPANY PROFILE

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

PROJECT SUMMARY

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

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

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

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

GENDER SME POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Gender SME will assist the evaluation team and team leader in all aspects of the evaluation related to gender.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Gender SME must have the following skills/experience:

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

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

How to apply:

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

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

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

IBTCI COMPANY PROFILE

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

PROJECT SUMMARY

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

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

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

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

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

RESEARCH/LOGISTICS POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Research/logistics Assistant will assist the evaluation team and team leader in all aspects of research and logistics.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Research/logistics Assistant must be Moroccan and have the following skills/experience:

· Mixed set of skills and background in the following: local governance, civil society, youth development, evaluation, gender equity, and related areas

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

How to apply:

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

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

Organization: Vera Solutions
Country: India, South Africa, United States of America
Closing date: 01 Mar 2015

In its fourth year, the Vera Fellowship program provides first-hand experience and mentorship in the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation and management systems for health, education, development, and human rights organizations. Fellows gain valuable experience and knowledge of Force.com, the world’s leading cloud-computing platform currently used by more than 100,000 for-profit and more than 30,000 non-profit organizations worldwide.

Fellows are based in one of Vera’s hubs and many have the opportunity to travel on a short or medium term basis for consulting projects with Vera’s clients worldwide. Vera Fellows come from diverse professional and educational backgrounds but share a common passion for using technology to advance the social impact sector. Vera is currently accepting applications for the 2015-2016 Fellowship class. Fellows play a key role in the design, configuration and support of data systems for Vera’s clients worldwide and are expected to get their hands dirty from day one. They are involved throughout a project’s lifecycle—gathering requirements, participating in design sessions, building online, offline, and mobile data collection and management tools, and providing training and technical assistance. Fellows also perform research and development on new technologies, support Vera’s directors in client screening and sales, and some take on specialized roles in communications, operations and other internal projects.

Fellows will join our team of passionate humans with diverse backgrounds and experiences, all dedicated to improving the way social impact organizations operate. We’re a self-motivated, creative group and we emphasize collaboration, flexibility, and professionalism. Vera is a young company and growing quickly; all team members are encouraged to push their own boundaries and help drive the company forward in new directions.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Work closely with Vera’s consultants to design, build, implement, and support cloud and mobile
data systems for a range of social service organizations worldwide
• Research new technologies, methodologies, and tools relevant to public health, education, poverty
alleviation, and other international development focus-areas
• Assist in internal and external communications efforts including sharing latest field-research, writing blog posts, and contributing to the website

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential
• Bachelor’s degree—what you studied isn’t critical; what you’re passionate about is
• Demonstrated interest in social service work
• Curiosity and problem solving skills—do problems slow you down or drive you to seek solutions?
• Comfort with data and technology—you don’t need to know how to program, but if an Excel
spreadsheet scares you, this might not be the job for you
• Excellent written and verbal communication and relational skills.
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours as determined by clients in multiple time zones
• Availability (and enthusiasm) for international travel
• Maturity and comfort living abroad

Desirable
• Professional experience, preferably in developing countries
• Fluency/proficiency in Hindi, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Arabic, or Swahili
• Experience working with the Force.com platform

How to apply:

Please apply directly on our website. http://www.verasolutions.org/open-positions/

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

IBTCI COMPANY PROFILE

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

PROJECT SUMMARY

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

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

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

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

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

TEAM LEADER POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Team Leader will lead the evaluation and direct/manage a team of two local research/logistic assistants, and three subject matter experts in local governance, gender, and youth development. The Team Leader will be responsible for periodically briefing USAID/Morocco of the team’s progress. S/he must also debrief USAID/Morocco on findings and results and submit all deliverables including a detailed work plan, presentation of results, and drafts of final reports. S/he will also provide USAID with raw datasets.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Team Leader must have the following skills/experience:

· Experience in evaluation and local governance

· Knowledge of the Moroccan political environment, local governance scene, and USG foreign policy and foreign assistance programming

· Experience working as a part of, as well as leading, democracy and governance evaluation teams and writing analytic but actionable reports in a clear, coherent and compelling way

· The ability to speak and write in English is required

· French and/or Arabic is desirable

How to apply:

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

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

Organization: Médecins du Monde
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 31 Mar 2015

For more than 30 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations at home and abroad. It has continued to highlight obstacles that exist in accessing health care and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies. Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations.

MdM currently works in 46 countries across all continents where it focuses on 4 priority areas: caring for the health of migrants and displaced persons, promoting sexual and reproductive health, combating HIV and reducing the harm and risks associated with drug use, crises and conflicts.

The program focuses on the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis through the implementation of a broader multidisciplinary framework of intervention than the UN core package, while advocating for a long term and sustainable harm reduction approach for Kenya.

In 2015 the program will focus on:

• Run our current Drop In Centre (DIC) & outreach services offering prevention and access to HIV, HBV, HCV and STI testing/care, treatment or referral system
• Progressively relocate our outreach activity and later the DIC to Mathare (one of the biggest slums of Nairobi) with a strong focus on implantation strategy (community and authorities acceptance in a particularly sensitive environment notably in terms of safety and security)
• Capacity building of local, national and regional stakeholders, in particular in terms of Hepatitis B and C screening, Hep B vaccination and “liver health” follow up for patients HCV positive.
• Empowerment of self-help support groups and networks

Advocacy campaigns/workshops for the promotion of an adapted and holistic approach to HR services

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your main responsabilities will be to :

1) Management, monitoring and reporting

• Monitor and evaluate the overall program implementation, including data management and analysis
• Supervise the program activities: outreach work and DIC interventions/activities;
• Insure the quality of all services delivered within the program
• Reinforce the acceptance of MdM program amongst community, district, local and national authorities
• Develop an advocacy strategy for MdM HR program in Kenya
• Ensure and supervise any research work/assessment in the field
• Supervises / animate internal and external trainings on Harm Reduction issues and other regular training sessions on agreed topics towards partners (NGOs, MoH, Police…)
• Supervise all necessary internal and external reporting for the Kenyan program

2) Team coordination and security

• Under the direct management of the General Coordinator, manage the Harm Reduction team and collaborate with the rest of the coordination team as well as the Nairobi office team
• Collaborate with HQ technical referent for HR on a regular basis to determine and adapt the program’s strategy

3) Security

• Supervise the HR Program by daily security follow-up, attendance of security briefings, analysis of security risks, reporting and monitoring incidents etc…
• Analyse how the situation develops, liaise with other organizations on security and, with the General coordinator, determine any changes to the security plan and security related to the program
• Be responsible for the application, compliance and regular updating of the program security plan towards the local team and visitors

4) Management of human resources

• Apply in close cooperation with the Administrative Coordinator MDM’s Human Resources policies in line with the Kenyan Labour law
• Develop the team’s skills by working on training needs
• Recruit, brief, supervise and perform evaluations of national staff when needed/requested

5) Overall management of finance accountancy and logistics of Kenya HR Program

• Ensures financial, logistic and administrative supervision of the HR project in close collaboration with the Administrative Coordinator, the logisitic officer and the Nairobi office team
• Define MdM annual budget of HR program with the Administrative Coordinator and under the supervision of the General Coordinator

6) Representation

• In close coordination with the General Coordinator you represent MDM-F to Kenyan authKenyan authorities when required
• You ensure representation functions towards partners and local/national authorities and maintain regular contact with local partners and international HR stakeholders

7) Donor and fundraising (in coordination/collaboration with the General Coordinator)

• Assess potential donors and initiate and follow up on fundraising process and take lead in Harm Reduction program proposal writing and budget preparation of the program

8) Legal management

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Starting: ASAP
• Duration: 12 months
• Contract : EMPLOYEE (French contract)
• Fixed term contract

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

Education

• Master Degree in Humanitarian / Development / Social or political sciences, or Public Health

Professional experience

• Experience of project management is compulsory
• Experience of team management is essential
• Experience in negotiations and relations with local partners and authorities in a difficult legal, administrative and political context is essential
• Experience in the field of Harm Reduction or HIV is strongly recommended
• Experience in the delivery of training/educational programs to health staff or other professionals is an asset
• Experience in community based programming and on capacity building of local organizations is an asset
• Experience in developing an advocacy strategy is an asset

Required Skills

• Excellent knowledge and practice of Cycle project management
• Strong ability to implement and follow up on Monitoring and Evaluation
• Ability to develop the collaboration with national and local stakeholders
• Good management and communication qualities
• Skills in designing and writing proposals and reports
• Capacity to design and animate adults training and sensitization is an added value
• Capacity to work in a difficult security environment

Aptitude

• Ability to work on own initiative; self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Good diplomatic skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with other professionals and organisations
• Ability to prioritise self and team workload

Language and computer skills

• English: fluent (verbal and written)

• Excellent knowledge of Windows environment (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point…)

You will be committed to MdM’s values as an organisation and be motivated by its non-statutory, Not-For-Profit model

MdM stands up for the integration of people living with disabilities and fights against discrimination.

How to apply:

To apply this position, please send a resume and a cover letter via this link.

To have a look at all our vacancies.

« MdM reserves the right to close any vacancy before the advertised deadline. Thank you for your understanding. »

Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: Rwanda
Closing date: 31 Jan 2015

Position Title:Chief of Party II – Rwanda Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Program

Location:Kigali, Rwanda

Band:D

FLSA:Exempt
Reports To:Rwanda Country Manager
Length of Assignment:3-5 years

Note: This position is contingent upon grant and candidate approvals by the donor

**CRS offers competitive salaries and benefits, commensurate with other INGOs and private sector development organizations priming highly technical development programs

About CRS:

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

Background:

Catholic Relief Services (CRS)/Rwanda will be submitting a proposal in response to an anticipated USAID Request for Applications (RFA) focused on nutrition. CRS/Rwanda will serve as the prime on the application and will develop the proposal in consortium with other international non-governmental organizations, local implementing partners and international/national research institutions. The proposed program will involve a multi-sectoral response to addressing stunting across multiple districts in Rwanda. It will likely include a significant WASH component. The estimated timeframe for this program is 2015-2020.

Job Summary:

CRS/Rwanda seeks a qualified candidate for a Chief of Party (CoP) II position to lead implementation of the CRS/Rwanda multi-sectoral nutrition program. The CoP will be responsible for ensuring high quality, result-oriented program implementation and timely achievement of project milestones and objectives. The CoP will represent the program to the donor, key government officials, research institutions and other international/local partners, ensuring high levels of visibility and strong collaboration with relevant key stakeholders. The CoP will also ensure effective consortium management, building on the strengths of each partner to promote strong program integration and holistic service provision and capacity building for vulnerable households and local government.

The overall goal of the proposed program will be to measurably reduce stunting in multiple chronically food insecure districts in Rwanda. CRS/Rwanda will identify vulnerable households and target support using CRS’ Integral Human Development Framework, with a focus on enhancing household/community assets and reducing unequal structures and systems. The proposed program will take a mult-sectoral approach to reducing chronic malnutrition, with a particular focus on enhancing resiliency and increasing household and community capacities to manage and mitigate risk.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Leads and supports consortium partners to achieve program targets.
• Manages all resources assigned to the project, and serves as the primary liaison among stakeholders including the donor, consortium members, implementing partners, Country Representative and relevant government ministries, raising decisions and issues as needed.
• Coordinates program implementation and finance management according to the policies and procedures of USG and CRS.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

Program Quality:

• With key program staff and stakeholders, ensure program’s strategic objectives and results are fully accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards.
• Ensure that vision and plans for the program are innovative and are in line with CRS agency and country program strategies.
• Ensure appropriate program quality support to consortium members through technical leads
• Promote alignment of program’s strategies and activities with the priorities outlined in relevant national strategies and policies related to agriculture, nutrition and health, particularly the Rwanda National Food and Nutrition Strategic Plan.
• Oversee periodic technical reviews and manage changes in program direction and focus, where necessary. Lead the process of annual results reporting and analysis.
• In collaboration with program staff, provide guidance and technical oversight to partners and other collaborating agencies to ensure that lessons of sound practice are documented and disseminated.
• Promote synergy between various technical sectors and ensure that this is contributing to achieving program targets
• Oversee program’s monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) systems, using data analysis as the basis for measuring performance. Ensure that MEAL is incorporated into evolving program plans.
• Lead the development of annual results reports and other required donor reports and ensure the integration of program innovation and learning.
• Lead the development and dissemination of learning materials that contribute to national policies/approaches and inform industry best practices.
• Ensure integration of program interventions with other CRS and consortium programs.
• With program staff, ensure the delivery of quality training, technical assistance and administrative and financial support to all partner agencies, including the selection and coordination of consultants.
• Put in place and enforce quality control mechanisms across all partners

Management and Administration:

• [Ensure strong coordination/collaboration among consortium members through regular coordination meetings/program reviews, joint field visits and action planning.
• Develop and manage annual program budgets, including tracking of financial and material resources for CRS, consortium members and implementing partners.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to donors and senior management. Review actual financial performance against the budget and identify/address variances on a regular basis.
• Ensure staff compliance with all CRS administrative and operational procedures and policies, as well as applicable donor regulations.
• Coordinate regular programmatic and financial progress reviews with consortium members and lead budget harmonization processes, where necessary.

Representation and Advocacy:

• In collaboration with the Country Manager, act as primary program contact to donor and other local and international stakeholders, responsible for addressing all program matters. Serve as the primary representative for the consortium.
• In collaboration with the Country Manager, strengthen linkages with existing and potential partner agencies.
• In collaboration with the Country Manager, oversee program communication strategies, including compliance with donor’s branding and marketing requirements as well as CRS marketing and communication procedures.

Human Resource Management:

• Lead, manage and supervise a team of consortium staff to meet program objectives.
• Conduct periodic reviews of staff performance in keeping with CRS’ performance management system and mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork.
• Manage the recruitment portfolio for the program, in collaboration with Human Resources and CRS country program management, to ensure optimum service delivery through recruitment of competent and qualified staff.
• Develop terms of reference for all program consultants and ensure that they are fulfilling their tasks.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS staff):

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning

Direct Supervisory Responsibilities*:*4-6 positions to be determined

Key Working Relationships:

Internal- CRS/Rwanda: Country Representative – Rwanda & Burundi, Rwanda Country Manager, Operations Manager, Team Leaders, Program Staff

CRS/HQ/Region: Central Africa Regional Office Staff (RTAs/ DRDs) and CRS/HQ departments.

External: Catholic Bishops and the Episcopal Conference, Government Officials, USAID, UN Agencies, Consortium Member and Implementing Partner Staff, etc.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum Master’s Degree in Economic Development, Public Health, Nutrition or related field required. Ph.D. preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressively increasing management responsibility in developing countries. Previous experience as a Chief of Party a plus.
• At least 7 years of experience managing nutrition and food security projects.
• Prior management of significant USAID funding required; knowledge of USG regulations applicable to USAID cooperative agreements.
• Proven leadership and inter-personal skills and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams.
• Proven experience in managing complex consortium or partnership relationships required.
• Understanding of and experience with faith-based organizations, local church structures, and accompaniment and capacity-building principles in local partnerships highly desired.
• Experience working with Ministries of Health required.
• Strategic vision and capacity to oversee a vast and complex program required.
• Experience with participatory methods and partnerships required.
• Public relations skills required.
• Proven ability to think strategically.
• Flexibility to work both in a team and independently.
• Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility.
• Demonstrated personal accountability and driven to serve others.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required.
• Excellent English and French language oral and written communication skills required.
• Experience working in a variety of developing environments required; knowledge of the Rwandan context desired.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook required.

Major Responsibilities of Position:

Project Management; Budget Management; Staff Supervision; Monitoring/ Evaluation; Mentoring/Training; Report Writing.

Disclaimer Clause:

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

EOE/M/F/D/V

How to apply:

Apply on our website: Click HERE.

Organization: Cardno Emerging Markets
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 30 Jan 2015

The Australian Government, through DFAT, is committed to broadening and deepening its engagement with African countries and institutions. The Australia Africa Partnerships Facility (AAPF) was designed in 2009 to support the expansion of Australia’s engagement with Africa’s development. The AAPF design established the following goal and objectives:

Goal: Develop partnerships between Australia and African countries that contribute to achieving African countries’ development priorities.

Objective 1: Build effective partnerships that contribute to the sustainable achievement of targeted development priorities in African countries.

Objective 2: Build and promote effective working relationships with African countries.

In January 2011, AusAID appointed Cardno as the Managing Contractor for the AAPF. The AAPF provides targeted capacity-building assistance across a range of areas, but primarily mining governance, agriculture and food security, governance and public policy (especially trade policy and negotiation, economic governance and public sector reform). The Australian Government prioritised these three sectors due to Australia’s significant experience and expertise in each of them.

In December 2013 a narrowing of scope to focus primarily on supporting DFAT’s *Extractives for Growth (E4G)*program on the African continent, with ongoing support to ‘manage out’ existing agriculture and food security and public policy activities was agreed. The AAPF is currently designing activities in the *Skills and Extractives, Extractives and Communities*and*Enabling Environment*pillars of the E4G Program.

Cardno Emerging Markets (Australia) Pty Ltd (Cardno), through the AAPF, has previously set up the Africa Program Support Group (APSG) which is a panel of experts that provides support services to DFAT’s program in Africa. This panel of experts has been in operation for over three years, and is now being re-tendered and updated to ensure that it continues to meet the ongoing needs of Australia’s programs in Africa. The APSG is a panel of pre-qualified individual consultants that Cardno can engage quickly to meet the ongoing needs of DFAT’s program. The Panel will be used for a number of tasks within their technical area, including provision of advice, project/ activity design, scoping missions, project review and monitoring, representation on DFAT’s behalf at conferences etc., and report writing. Cardno is now seeking applications from individuals to join the panel in three areas of technical expertise:

• Governance of the Extractives Sectors (with a focus on Enabling Environment) (previously known as Mining Sector Governance),
• Skills and Extractives, (previously known as Mineral Skills Development), and
• Extractives and Communities (a new sector).

The AAPF’s head office is in Pretoria, South Africa.

The full Call for Application documents, including the Terms of Reference, can be downloaded here: http://www.aa-partnerships.org/jobs_and_tenders.asp.

The terms and conditions of these positions are determined by DFAT’s policies and procedures as set out in the ‘Adviser Remuneration Framework’ (ARF). Full details of the ARF are available at http://aid.dfat.gov.au/Publications/Documents/adviser-remuneration-framework.pdf

How to apply:

To successfully apply for any one of these positions applicants must submit a CV and fully completed Application Forms (see Call for Application documents) to recruitment@aa-partnerships.org by no later than 5pm South Africa time on Friday 30th January 2015.

Any questions with regards to these applications can also be directed to recruitment@aa-partnerships.org

Cardno Emerging Markets is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to child protection.

Further information about the AAPF is available at http://www.aa-partnerships.org/.

Organization: National Democratic Institute
Country: American Samoa, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Niger
Closing date: 18 Jan 2015

RESIDENT SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER FOR GENDER MAINSTREAMING, HUMAN RIGHTS AND LABOR: NIGER
SUMMARY:
Based in Niamey, Niger, the Resident Senior Program Manager will work under leadership of the Resident Director and in close cooperation with the country team in Niamey to implement program activities designed to raise awareness for, and promote the implementation of gender mainstreaming, international human rights and labor standards into Nigerien legislation and other spheres of Nigerien public life. The Resident Senior Program Manager will report to the Resident Director and perform the duties as listed below:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Designs and oversees the implementation of program activities to promote gender mainstreaming and the incorporation into Nigerien legislation of international norms and standards in the areas of human rights, labor, and the protection of women and girls in accordance with Niger's international commitments.
- Serves as part of senior management in the Niger project.
- Acts as management focal point for gender, human rights and labor program areas and also represents the program on these issues as instructed by the Resident Director.
- Serves as the technical expert on gender, human rights and labor.
- Contributes to the planning, design and evaluation of NDI’s programs in Niger in collaboration with NDI staff, local partners, in-house experts and external experts and advisers.
- Contributes to the development of materials, training exercises, information sheets, reports, website articles and other products required to implement and publicize NDI’s work in Niger.
- Assists the Resident Director and NDI headquarters in identifying and developing funding for new or follow-on activities or programs to enhance NDI’s programs in Niger.
- Establishes and maintains functional relationships with international organizations, donors, local civic organizations, relevant committees and networks in the National Assembly, political parties, and other program partners as well as with NDI’s word wide network of trainers and experts in the area of gender mainstreaming, human rights and labor
- Monitors and keeps Resident Director and other NDI staff informed of political, social and economic events in country, with specific attention to gender, human rights and labor.
- Supervises, guides and mentors local staff.
- Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, preferably in International Relations, law, gender studies, or related subjects; graduate degree desired.
- A minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience in international development and democracy (including gender and human rights), community organizing, political and advocacy campaigns, organizational development, or related substantive experience. Additional years of relevant work experience may be substituted for educational requirement on a one-for-one basis.
- Living or working experience in West Africa strongly preferred; recent Niger experience an asset.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, U.S. and foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, and policy makers
- Ability to inspire and motivate staff
- In-depth knowledge and competencies in gender mainstreaming, human rights and labor issues in the Nigerien political environment
- Experience in program design, strategy development, and program implementation
- Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex program and political issues and to think innovatively and introduce new concepts
- Superior oral communications skills to effectively present information, respond to questions and negotiate
- Established networks of contacts in Niger and the sub-region
- Superior writing skills, clear and persuasive and experienced enough to edit all types of team documents
- French fluency (verbal and written) required; English proficiency a plus
- Working knowledge of PC-based word processing and spreadsheet applications
- Experience with Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive, G+, etc.) strongly desired
- Ability and willingness to travel to regional locations outside of Niamey, which are often remote and difficult to reach, in accordance with NDI security protocol.

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Organization: Solidarités International
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 31 Dec 2014

Posted on: 25/11/2014
Desired start date:15/12/2014
Duration of the mission: 6 months with possible extension pending on funding and mission’s needs
Location: Based in Malakal

MISSION

You can find all more information about the Solidarités International (SI) South Sudan’s mission here : http://www.solidarites.org/en/nos-missions/soudan-du-sud

RESPONSIBILITIES

The program manager is in charge of implementing and achieving the objectives defined in the proposals.
He/she is in charge of supervising the operational teams allocated to his/her program.
He/she guarantees the proper execution and the quality of the implemented program and, if applicable, suggests adjustments or developments to ensure its relevance.

PROFILE:

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, hydraulics, water network management, or similar field
• At least two years of program management experience in WASH
• Working knowledge of repair and maintenance requirement of India Mark hand pumps, bio sand filter and surface water treatment plant
• Experience in training; ability to design and implement training sessions on Water Treatment Plant / hand pump maintenance and repair, water analysis, etc.
• Working knowledge of sensitization methodologies and experience in targeted hygiene promotion activities
• Experience in community mobilization and skills in developing the social aspect of water management
• Experience in emergency response required and establishing temporary water points
• Experience on team management
• Preferable field experience (conflict/ post conflict area) of implementing emergency humanitarian programs
• Preferable experience in organizing and conducting KAP surveys
• Experience with SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL is an asset

Skills

• Humanitarian program implementation/ follow-up
• Good skills in staff management
• Supervisions, technical support for the staff
• Knowledge of emergency humanitarian strategies
• Good command of initial evaluation tools in emergency contexts
• Writing skills

Language

• Fluent English, written and spoken
• Knowledge in Arabic is an asset**
  CONDITIONS**
  

Salaried post: According to experience starting from 1600 euros gross per month, plus 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly, and a monthly Per Diem of 700 USD.

Solidarités International will cover accommodation and travel expenses from the expatriate’s home country to the site of the assignment.

• Social and medical cover: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
• Vacation: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of one break every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7-day break during the 3rd and the 9th month (with 500 euros allocated by Solidarités). He or she will also be entitled to go back to his or her home country for a 14-day period after six months spent on the mission (Solidarités will cover travel costs).

CONTACT: Corinne LORIN, Recruitment & Follow Up Officer

How to apply:

CV & Cover Letter
https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/syndicated/private/syd_apply.cfm?ID=PULFK026203F3VBQB6G8N8NX4&nPostingTargetID=15529

Organization: Concern Worldwide
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 30 Nov 2014

IMMEDIATE VACANCY

Innovations Program Manager

Sierra Leone

December 2014

Introduction:Concern Worldwide is an international non-governmental, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Founded in Ireland in 1968, Concern works in 25 countries throughout Africa, Asia and the Caribbean with a team of 3,500 personnel providing emergency relief, and long term assistance in the areas of education, health, livelihoods and HIV&AIDS. www.concernworldwide.org

Concern Worldwide’s Innovations for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health initiative (*Innovations*) is a multi-country project aimed at identifying and field-testing innovative ways of increasing access to high-impact, low-cost health interventions known to save the lives of women, infants and children in Sierra Leone, Kenya and Ghana.Concern Worldwide US, which manages this project, is recruiting a Program Manager to lead the initiative in Sierra Leone. www.innovationsformnch.org

Background:The Innovations project currently being piloted in Sierra Leone, “Essential Newborn Care Corps” (ENCC), aims to bridgethe gap between the informal and formal health system by creating a new role for Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) that fills crucial non-clinical gaps in maternal and newborn care**.**This innovation explores the potential to re-train, re-position and re-brand TBAs within a new role which mirrors the high status position of TBAs in Sierra Leone society and is standardized to ensure quality of care. In response to the current Ebola outbreak, the ENCC project is incorporating elements of a community level response into the program, specifically around community mobilization and sensitization.

Purpose of Role:The Innovations Program Manager (iPM) is responsible for overseeing the implementation of all aspects of the pilot at the national and district level. Under the guidance of the Innovations Central Management Team (CMT) and in collaboration with the local implementation partner Health Poverty Action (HPA), the iPM will provide timely and effective program and fiscal oversight over the pilot project and will also act as Innovations’ in-country liaison with persons/organisation(s) involved in the health and development sector. S/he will serve as the in-country lead on project design issues, ensuring public health technical standards and health quality assurance are adequately and appropriately addressed in the pilot.S/he plays a critical role in positioning Innovations’ work in partnership with the Concern Sierra Leone country office and HPA to inform policy dialogue. The iPM will also undertake other duties assigned by the CMT in conjunction with Innovations and changes therein. Anticipated start date is January 2015.

Working Arrangements:The iPM reports directly to and receives guidance from the *Innovations*Program Officer (iPO). S/He collaborates and works within the parameters of Concern’s country office. The iPM will be based in Concern Sierra Leone’s office in Freetown with frequent travel to the Bo based project field office

Major Responsibilities

Technical Management and Oversight

· Collaborate and work closely with external consultants, CMT, Global Research Partner and Concern Sierra Leone country office staff to achieve the objectives of the project

· Manage and oversee the in-country work conducted by the local contractors, implementation partner, research partners and international consultants

· Conduct routine field visits to assess the quality of work and identify current, emerging, and potential risks/challenges that might compromise the implementation and evaluation

· Oversee the updating of joint work plans and budgets for pilot project and ensure they are in alignment with the overall Innovations work plans and project objectives

• Support development and review any technical deliverables (e.g., manuals, job aids, monitoring tools) produced by the implementing partner, before their submission to the Innovations CMT (and/or use at field level)

· Review monthly and quarterly reports submitted by the project implementing partner, before the reports are uploaded to *Innovations’*CMT

Support on In-country External Engagement/Positioning

• On behalf of Innovations, act as the in-country liaison with national-level MNCH stakeholders and partners to ensure that learning and progress are shared with the appropriate officials/fora

Learning Responsibilities

· Support documentation of processes and learning for internal and external purposes

· Draft ”Learning Briefs” on a quarterly basis to capture insights related to the project that might be of national health policy significance and/or provide evidence on reliability/scalability considerations

· Contribute project monitoring and evaluation reports

Reporting

· Prepare and submit high quality monthly reports and contribute to annual donor report, and other updates as required

Financial Management

· Using the existing developed financial procedures within Concern Worldwide country office, plan and manage the Innovations country budget and expenditure, including review and revisions of the budget with the relevant finance officer

· Ensure that activities are managed in accordance with approved budgets

· Review monthly financial reports to monitor expenditure and variances

Qualifications

· Advanced degree in Public Health with experience in the international health sector

· At least 3 years relevant program management experience at national and/or district level

· Significant experience working on issues related to maternal, newborn and child health in low-resource settings

· Research, monitoring and evaluation experience

· Experience working with government, multilateral, bi-lateral and national level organizations and leaders

· Proven people management experience, including the ability to motivate, develop and harness the skills of a multidisciplinary team, and work as part of a dynamic global team

Requirements

· Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to manage change and effectively apply learning

· Excellent organizational and planning skills, ability to prioritize a diverse and heavy workload, and meet tight deadlines

· Strong communication skills including written and oral (English); with a particular ability to synthesize information from various sources and distil key lessons learned

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment

· Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team

· Strong understanding of extreme poverty, particularly as it relates to Concern Worldwide’s mission and our core program themes and regional contexts

· Patience, Humor and Flexibility

How to apply:

To Apply

Interested applications should submit

· Resume or CV

· One to two-page cover letter outlining how your experience meets the person specification and include current compensation and compensation expectations.

All applications should be submitted to hr.usa@concern.net. Please apply by November 30, 2014. Due to the urgent need to fill this post, we will be reviewing and shortlisting candidates on a rolling basis and an offer may be made before the application deadline.

Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunities employer. No phone calls please.

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: Samaritan's Purse
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 15 Dec 2014

The Food Assistance Program Manager, Unity State will be responsible for overall coordination and management – both programmatic and financial – of a Food Assistance Project in Unity State. He/she will guide, train, direct and support project staff in implementing food assistance activities while also providing monitoring and evaluation tools to assess progress against agreed objectives. The manager is ultimately responsible for ensuring timely, orderly and effective food distribution to beneficiaries and for ensuring timely and accurate data collection, recording and financial management. In addition, he/she will be responsible for warehouse commodity Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Management & Administration:

· Direct line management of food assistance and warehouse staff and drivers in the districts of operation, including performance review, ongoing direction, support, encouragement and correction.
· Update HR records for all project staff in the districts of operation, sending monthly reports to Human Resources, Program Manager for attendance, leave and contractual changes as they arise.
· Ensure effective budget management and administration of project finances, including adherence to Samaritan's Purse (SP) and WFP financial management guidelines.
· Act as official SP representative to stakeholders for all matters concerning Food Assistance in districts of operation.
· With a generous and serving spirit perform all other tasks and responsibilities assigned for the benefit of Samaritan's Purse.

Programming:

· Establish clear strategy and direction for Food Assistance programming in the districts of operation in collaboration with supervisor.
· Coordinate effective implementation of clear security protocol for distribution.
· Ensure all project activities are conducted in accordance with agreed work-plan and proposal.
· Coordinate updating of beneficiary lists, sending updates as required.
· Submit monthly and quarterly reports to supervisor, including activity summary, progress against objectives, commodity distributed, beneficiary caseload data, achievements to date, issues faced, impact stories and financial expenditure.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· One year of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred.
· Experience in food assistance/food security and/or infrastructure assets-based programming.
· Experience in Africa preferred.
· Willingness to travel in and out of field.
· Practical, quick, reasoning skills; must be able to keep communication lines open with all parties in program of scheduling changes.
· Clear understanding of the workings of major donors and their perspectives, requirements and standards.
· Organizational and time management skills.
· Good interpersonal and written oral communication skills.
· Ability to coordinate activities with other agencies, build and maintain positive working relationships.
· Ability to understand complex security situation and advise program design accordingly.

12 month contract with the potential for renewal.

This is an unaccompanied assignment.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website at http://careers.samaritanspurse.org/food-assistance-program-manager-unity-state/job/4898085 and click "Apply Online" at the bottom of the page.