CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: SOS Children's Villages International
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 28 Feb 2015

Established in 1949, SOS Children's Villages is a dynamic social development international organisation working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of orphaned and vulnerable children.

We seek to employ a Director for Programme Development to be based in Addis Ababa:

Reporting to the International Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, the Director for Programme Development drives the development of programme work within the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESAF) region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Line manages the regional Programme Development Advisors \Team.
• Oversees the program planning processes in the region.
• Ensures the core programme policies are implemented
• Promotes program monitoring, evaluations and continuous learning
• Collaborates with the Children’s Villages International Representatives to enable strong leadership in programme cycle management in Member Associations.
• Initiates and contributes to the development of federation programme related policies, standards and guidelines.
• Ensures the consistent programme sustainability and quality in Member Associations
• Drives the implementations of child protection policy as well as prevention of child abuse through transparent reporting systems
• Ensures capacity building of core workers
• Develops, leads and supports the regional programme network
• Ensures best-practice sharing and facilitates international research projects.

Position requirements:

• A Post-graduate qualification; in the fields of program management; Humanities, Community Development or related fields
• At least 7 years managing resources and providing support to field offices
• Project cycle management experience.
• Experience coordinating processes with large groups of stakeholders.
• Ability to function in a high expectancy and demanding position
• Good problem solving skills
• Ability to influence key decision makers and build networks
• Team player, strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English with and additional language, either / or Portuguese or French would be an advantage

How to apply:

Applications including at least two traceable referees should be sent electronically to: ESAF.HROD@sos-kd.org

Closing date for applications: 28 February 2015

Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Organization: Childline Kenya
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 09 Feb 2015

Childline Kenya is a local Non-Governmental that runs the National Child helpline 116 service in partnership with the Department of Children’s Services. The Helpline provides a nation-wide 24-hours toll-free service for counseling and referral services to children, young persons and their families in difficult situations through it strategic and referral partners as well as child protection networks spread across the country.

Childline Kenya is looking for a dynamic Kenyan for the position of a Programme Officer based in Busia or Nairobi. The person must be able to both work in a team and alone with minimal supervision; passionate and committed to upholding and promoting the rights of children, as well as human rights in general

Role Purpose:

The programme Officer assists in the overall management of partner participating in Childline Kenya programmes. These programmes are implemented in various parts of the country covering the technical areas of Child Protection

When required by the line manager the Programme Officer will represent Childline Kenya in all relevant government authorities, INGOs and NGOS, and visitors. He/she will ensure that programme implementation and operations are managed in accordance with Childline Kenya’s policies and its Mission, Vision and Values.

Strategic Programme Coordinated Management

• · Contribute to the development, review and revision of the project implementation strategy. This will include participating in child rights situational analysis, providing input and feedback in coordination with the line manager
• · Participate in development of proposals to ensure compliance with strategic plan
• · Liaise with the programme coordinator to develop plans for technical support, M&E, documentation of best practices and advocacy – as well as concept papers and project proposals for programme development
• · Support the Programme Coordinator in planning and project cycle management to ensure successful project implementation of all projects

Quality Programme Implementation, Management and Reporting

• · Responsible for coordination of field activities, implementation of programmes, in accordance with Childline Kenya strategies and policies for quality programming in liaison with programme coordinator
• · Ensure that the partners on the ground receive appropriate technical and timely support.
• · Contribute to strategy and proposal development under the leadership of the Programme coordinator and the resources mobilizer to ensuring that proposals are relevant, contextualized and inclusive of all required support and staffing costs.
• · Ensure that the programmes are appropriately monitored reviewed and evaluated on a continuous basis.
• · Enhance child participation in all the programs that CLK undertakes with partners and children.
• · Support visits from Childline Kenya and other key stakeholders in collaboration with relevant teams within Childline Kenya team.
• · Ensure appropriate systems for all aspects of programme cycle management are in place ensuring lessons learned are taken into account.
• · Together with the Programme Coordinator prepare quarterly and annual programme budgets
• · Assist the Programme Coordinator and finance staff in effective financial management of projects including phasing of budgets as per work plans, monthly review of spending reports, identification of errors and required recharges.
• · Ensure all field reports are produced in accordance with specific project/donor requirements and within set time lines for all projects
• · Assist in finalization of donor reports, including review and verification of financial reports and confirmation of accuracy and consistency between narrative and financial reports.
• · Assist in reviewing reports to ensure high quality standards are met, prior to submission to the Executive Director.

Partner Management, Mentorship, and Development

Assist in the management of partners through:

• · Working closely with partner organization’s both state and non- state actor’s in the course of project planning and implementation through on-going support and set monitoring visits.
• · Effective use of established clear, measureable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and evaluations of partners work plan.
• · Offer coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities for project volunteers ( i.e. Trained teachers supporting peer education etc)
• · Assist in recognition and rewarding outstanding performance of partners
• · Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements and work plans.

Representation Accountabilities

Assist in establishing maintaining and improving active and regular working relationships as well as representing the principles and work of Childline Kenya to other organizations ( NGOs, INGOs, counterparts, donors, government Authorities etc) who are working and visiting the Programme.

Skills and Behaviours

Accountability:

• · Holds self - accountable for making decisions and managing resources efficiently.
• · Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities through active participation.

Collaboration:

• · Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• · Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• · Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

Qualifications and Experience

• · Bachelor’s degree in an area of social development or equivalent.
• · Minimum of 3 years’ experience in programme implementation and operations.
• · Technical expertise and implementation experience in thematic areas: child protection, child rights governance, education or health promotion
• · Excellent understanding of child rights programming approaches
• · In-depth knowledge of civil society networks in Kenya that focus on child rights issues – and experience of working with these networks on programming and/or advocacy for children.
• · Skills and experience in report writing, M&E and grant management
• · Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
• · Experience of proactively solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
• · Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
• · Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours.
• · Extensive knowledge of international and national child rights instruments
• · Experienced in community mobilization, organization and participatory approaches to monitoring and evaluation.
• · Demonstrated skills in participatory visual Information Education and Communication (IEC) and Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) strategies, tools and materials
• · Excellent training and participatory facilitation technics
• · Skills in conducting research including assessments
• · Fluency in English and Kiswahili both verbal and written
• · Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• · Familiarity with programming in the local cultural context, local government and local languages is a distinct advantage.
• · Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets

Remuneration & Benefits

Childline Kenya offers a competitive package to the most suitable candidate commensurate with the level of responsibility and work experience. Interes

How to apply:

Interested applicants should send their application letters together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, including names of three referees to: vacancy@childlinekenya.co.ke . The application should be addressed to the Executive Director, Childline Kenya, P.O Box 10003-00100, and GPO, Nairobi, and should reach us not later than 2015 9^th February ,5pm

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Organization: Solidarités International
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 28 Feb 2015

Date de rédaction : 02/02/2015
Date de prise de fonction souhaitée : 01/03/2015
Durée de la mission : 6 mois avec possibilité de prolongation suivant l’évolution du contexte et les besoins de la mission
Localisation : Basé à Kabo

MISSION

Pour en savoir plus sur la mission de Solidarités International (SI) en RCA : http://www.solidarites.org/fr/nos-missions/rep-centreafricaine

RESPONSABILITES

Le/la responsable programme Eau Hygiène et Assainissement et Abri est le garant de la bonne exécution et de la qualité du/des programme(s) de Eau Hygiène et Assainissement et Abri mis en œuvre, et le cas échéant, propose des ajustements ou des développements pour en garantir la pertinence.

Il/elle est en charge de la mise en œuvre et du suivi des activités définies dans les propositions d’opération.

Il/elle est en charge du suivi des indicateurs et de la réalisation des objectifs définis dans les propositions d’opérations.

Il/elle est chargé(e) de la supervision directe des équipes opérationnelles affectées à son programme.

Il/elle est responsable de la coordination avec les équipes logistiques, administratives et RH en ce qui concerne le programme dont il/elle a la charge.

Spécificités du poste

– Projet s’intégrant dans une approche appui au retour comprenant d’autres volets portants sur d’autres thématiques. Une bonne coordination avec ces derniers sera nécessaire.
– Projet dupliquant en partie un projet précédent implémenté dans la région de Boali. Tenir absolument compte des leçons apprises.
– Projet également susceptible de tenir lieu de pilote dans la région concernée. Capitalisation importante à prévoir.

Priorités pour les 3-4 premiers mois

– Lancement et recrutements du staff programme, planification opérationnelle et logistique, et premières activités.
– Planification des activités de construction de briques en CFW et de l’approvisionnement logistique en matériel, en tenant compte des contraintes de disponibilité liées au calendrier et à la saison agricole.
– Etablissement de bonnes relations de travail avec la nouvelle coordination EHA et Abri et l’ensemble des départements support de la base opérationnelle.

PROFIL

Formation :

– Gestion de projet avec profil technique en EHA ou Abris
– Formation génie civil ou équivalent

Expériences professionnelles :

– Expérience dans la mise en place de projet EHA ou de construction dans les pays en voie de développement, notamment en milieu rural
– Expérience d’au moins 2 ans en ONG sur des fonctions d’encadrement des équipes
– Au moins une expérience de mission avec contexte sécuritaire difficile

Compétences et connaissances techniques :

– Excellente maitrise du cycle de gestion de projet, de la conception au suivi
– Bonnes capacités rédactionnelles (français indispensable)
– Excellentes capacités de planification
– Expérience en travail au sein d’une hiérarchie
– Capacités démontrées à travailler en synergie avec des départements support (logistique,etc.)
– Connaissance du contexte centrafricain apprécié

Langues :

– Français requis.
– Le Sango est la langue locale. Sa connaissance est un plus mais pas nécessaire.

Autres :

– Bureautique/Informatique : pack office

CONDITIONS :

Poste salarié : à partir de 1600 euros brut par mois, selon expérience, plus 10% de prime de congés payés versée mensuellement et un Per Diem mensuel de 320 000 CFA.
Solidarités International prend également en charge les frais d’hébergement ainsi que les frais de déplacement entre le pays d’origine de l’expatrié et le lieu de mission.
– Couverture sociale : L’expatrié bénéficie d’une couverture sociale de qualité permettant de couvrir tous les frais de santé et d’une prévoyance accident incluant les risques de guerre.
– Break : En cours de mission, une alternance travail – repos est assurée par des breaks prévus tous les trois mois. Sur la base d’une mission de 1 an, l’expatrié prendra un break d’une semaine à 3 et 9 mois de mission (avec une participation de 500 euros versée par Solidarités) ainsi qu’un break de 15 jours à 6 mois de mission (avec une prise en charge du billet d’avion aller et retour entre la mission et le lieu de résidence).

CONTACT : Corinne LORIN, Chargée de Recrutement et Suivi

Solidarités International se réserve la possibilité de clore un recrutement avant la date d’échéance de l’annonce. Merci de votre compréhension

How to apply:

Cv et Lettre de Motivation

https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/syndicated/private/syd_apply.cfm?ID=PI0FK026203F3VBQB6G8N8NW6&nPostingTargetID=15972

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Organization: Femmes Africa Solidarité
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 09 Feb 2015

Pays: Sénégal

Nom du projet: Master en Genre et Consolidation de la Paix

Services de consultants:Audit des comptes 2012-2013

Accord de Don: 284

Manifestation d’intérêt: 01 - Accord de don n° 284

Introduction

La présente demande de manifestation d’intérêt est relative à l’audit des comptes 2012-2013 du Programme Master en Genre et Consolidation de la Paix financé par la Fondation pour le renforcement des capacités en Afrique (ACBF).

Le Programme du Master en Genre et Consolidation de la Paix (MA GECOP) a bénéficié d’une subvention de la l’ACBF d'un montant équivalent à USD 2,500,000 en vue de financer le MA GECOP. Le MA GECOP envisage de consacrer une partie de ce don pour paiements éligibles au titre du contrat pour les services de consultants en vue de l’audit des comptes 2012-2013 du Programme.

Objectifs et étendue de la mission

L’objet de cette mission est de réaliser l’audit des états financiers du Programme du Master en Genre et Consolidation de la Paix (EFPs) et de permettre à l’auditeur d’exprimer une opinion professionnelle indépendante sur les EFPs pour l’exercice comptable sous revue 2012-2013, et sur la fiabilité du système de contrôle interne du Programme pour la réalisation des ses objectifs.

L’auditeur:

( a ) effectuera des tests sur les transactions le cas échéant et devra comprendre le système comptable du P r o g r a m m e , en vue d’évaluer sa pertinence quant à la fiabilité des états financiers du Programme et déterminer si les pièces justificatives comptables nécessaires sont bien tenus,

(b) confirmera qu’un cadre de contrôle interne approprié est mis en place en vue de donner une assurance raisonnable sur les opérations du Programme, sur l’utilisation efficiente des ressources et la fiabilité des rapports financiers, et

(c) confirmera qu’en dépit du fait que la prévention d’erreurs, d’irrégularités et des données frauduleuses dans les états financiers reste la responsabilité du Programme , l’audit sera planifié de sorte à donner une assurance raisonnable que toute anomalie significative, irrégularité et/ou fraude que pourraient contenir ces états financiers est détectée

La mission devrait être exécutée sur une période de quinze (15) jours ouvrables.

Demande de manifestation d’intérêt

Le Programme du Master en Genre et Consolidation de la Paix invite les cabinets de consultants remplissant les conditions requises à faire part de leur intérêt à offrir les services demandés. Les cabinets intéressés devront fournir des informations indiquant leur qualification à fournir les services (description de missions similaires, preuve de leur bonne connaissance des évaluations de projets à grande échelle, expérience dans des conditions identiques, preuve et bonne connaissance des organisations internationales, moyens techniques et compétences en matière de gestion, etc.).

Qualification des cabinets d’audit

Les cabinets d’audit doivent jouir d’une expérience avérée dans des missions similaires pour de grandes organisations sur la base des bonnes pratiques internationales. Le cabinet doit compter au moins 5 ans d’expérience dans l’audit des projets/programmes pour les organisations similaires. L’équipe chargée de la mission d’audit devrait être composée d’un chef d’équipe et de deux (2) membres au plus dotés de compétences complémentaires et/ou appropriées.

How to apply:

Sélection du cabinet

Le cabinet d’audit sera sélectionné selon la méthode de Sélection au Moindre Cout conformément aux procédures des Directives Relatives Aux Passation des Marches Finances par les Bénéficiaires des Subventions de l’ACBF (Juillet 2011), qui peuvent être téléchargés à partir du site Web de l'ACBF : www.acbf-pact.org. La manifestation d’intérêt indiquant clairement « Manifestation d’intérêt n°01 – Accord de Don ACBF n° 284 pour l’audit des comptes 2012-2013 du Master en Genre et Consolidation de la Paix» doivent être soumise par courriel et par la poste aux adresses ci-dessous au plus tard, le lundi 9 février 2015 à 17h00 heures.

Nom du projet : Master en Genre et Consolidation de la Paix (MA GECOP)

Courriel: adfinancedk@fasngo.org et pofficerpac@fasngo.org

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Femmes Africa Solidarité (FAS)

Zone 8 – Lot n°4,

Ngor-Almadies (à côté de MCA)

BP 45077 Dakar Fann

Organization: Oxfam GB
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 31 Jan 2015

OFFRE D’EMPLOI : Responsable de Programme Protection

SUD KIVU, RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO

Contrat à durée déterminée( Une année)Salaire : £29,650 (Gross)

Un(e) expert(e) en protection ayant une expérience dans la gestion de programme et engagé(e) en faveur de l’amélioration de la vie des personnes affectées par le conflit.

Contexte :

La RDC est parmi les pays les plus grands, les plus complexes et les plus pauvres d’Afrique. Oxfam y met en œuvre l’un de ses plus vastes programmes, fournissant une aide d’urgence et au développement, et plaçant la RDC comme pays prioritaire pour son action de plaidoyer humanitaire. La protection est parmi les besoins les plus pressants et les plus complexes auxquels les différents intervenants humanitaires, tels qu’Oxfam, tâchent de répondre, dans ce contexte en évolution permanente.

Le rôle :

Assurez la livraison efficace du programme de Protection au Sud Kivu conformément aux plans du programme agrées avec les bailleurs des fonds, aux procédures d’Oxfam GB, les règlements du bailleur, et dans le délai agrée ; Gérer l’équipe de protection au Sud Kivu, et assurer un environnement de travail positif qui encourage le personnel à se développer et réussir pour atteindre les résultats ; Rédiger les rapports financiers et narratifs internes et externes de qualité, selon les besoins et faire les propositions, inclus le développement des budgets pour le nouveau développement du programme dans le Sud Kivu ; Assurer la planification et suivi mensuel des projets : suivi des activités ; suivi du budget ; plan d’approvisionnement ; suivi administratif et rh; plan de suivi, évaluation, apprentissage et redevabilité ; Suivre et évaluer le programme régulièrement, en assurant la participation communautaire et la redevabilité auprès des communautés; assurer l’analyse des évaluations, et adapter les stratégies de mise en œuvre selon les leçons apprises ; Assurer la gestion des risques et planification pour les contingences sont intégrés à chaque niveau du projet ; Renforcer les capacités organisationnelles et techniques des ONG locales, et assurer une gestion de partenariat efficace et constructif ; Etre active dans la recherche des financements, en travaillant étroitement avec la coordination provinciale et de la protection ; Participer dans l’équipe de gestion provinciale qui coordonne le développement et mise en œuvre de la stratégie programme et opérationnel de la province ; Appuyer l’équipe protection à développer les bonnes pratiques en adaptant le model de protection de OGB aux contextes changeants du Sud Kivu; documenter les leçons apprises en collaboration avec le Coordinateur de Protection ; À travers les évaluations et analyses progressives, développer les stratégies et plans pour le programme de Protection, selon la stratégie de Protection National ; Assurer qu’une bonne stratégie de sortie est en place pour les communautés ou le projet est en train de clôturer ; Travailler étroitement avec l’équipe de Santé Publique et de Sécurité Alimentaire pour assurer que la protection soit prise en compte dans une manière transversale et que les deux programmes soient intégrées et se renforcent mutuellement où ils se déroulent dans les mêmes communautés ; Initier des enquêtes de protection selon les nouveaux besoins, et développer des stratégies pour les réponses aux urgences en collaboration avec le cluster protection et les coordinateurs de Protection, de Province et des Urgences ; Développer des stratégies pour renforcer les capacités des Organisations de la société civile à faire un plaidoyer en réseau auprès des responsables étatiques et de participer activement dans la communauté humanitaire ; Représenter Oxfam dans une manière proactive au cluster protection et dans les groupes de travail et sous clusters appropriés ; Relier les concernes des communautés au cluster protection et Coordinateur Provincial, suggérer des messages and des stratégies pour le plaidoyer, et collaborer activement avec l’équipe de plaidoyer d’OGB ; Assurer la coordination avec les autres acteurs de protection au Sud Kivu et promouvoir les synergies.

Collaborer avec l’équipe de plaidoyer d’OGB de développer une stratégie pour le renforcement des réseaux de plaidoyer et des ONGs locales au Sud Kivu

La personne :

Pour réussir ce défi, vous devrez faire preuve d’ouverture, de créativité et de détermination et être vraiment intéressé(e) par les contextes de vie des communautés, leurs motivations et leurs capacités ; Une expérience avérée dans la gestion de programmes communautaires dans un environnement insécurisé ; Une expérience avérée de la promotion des approches participatives communautaires ; Capacité à travailler de manière flexible et créative, d’écouter et d’adapter la stratégie du programme en fonction de l'évolution du contexte, tout en assurant le respect des règlements des bailleurs ; Une bonne compréhension de la protection, y compris les cadres juridiques nationaux et internationaux pertinents ; Expérience avéré dans le plaidoyer et coordination avec des autres acteurs ; Expérience de travailler avec les partenaires locales et engagement à leur développement ; Expérience démontrée dans la gestion, développement et formation du personnel ; Expérience du développement des propositions, rédaction des rapports et gestion des contrats de bailleurs ; Expérience dans le travail au sien du système cluster humanitaire et engagement fort pour l’améliorer ; Expérience de contrôle budgétaire et gestion de la finance de plusieurs contrats des projets ; Capacité de vivre et travailler dans un environnement insécurisant ; Compétences fortes interpersonnels, de communication, et de développer des relations avec différents acteurs ; Aptitude de planifier, d’organiser et de prioritiser des taches de travail ; Capacité de bien travailler sous pression et de répondre aux besoins changeants ; Engagement envers des principes humanitaires et les objectives d’Oxfam ; Excellent niveau de français oral et écrit ; Expérience antérieure de travail dans la protection, ou un domaine similaire, à l’Est du Congo ; Expérience démontrée en développement et rédaction de projet ; Capacité de communication et réseautage stratégique ainsi que la mobilisation des acteurs stratégique pour l’avancement du programme ; Bon niveau d'anglais oral et écrit

Il s’agit d’une opportunité à saisir pour un(e) professionnel(le) motivé(e), ayant un fort engagement aux valeurs et principes d’Oxfam. Si vous pensez être la personne que nous recherchons, veuillez télécharger le profil de poste et présenter votre candidature en passant par notre site web : www.oxfam.org.uk/jobsousoumettez votre application et C.V EN FORMAT WORD (Uniquement) à l’adresse : bukavuhr@oxfam.org.uk

, n° de référence**INT1194**.

Date limite de réception des candidatures : 31 Janvier 2015

Chez Oxfam, on s’engage à assurer la diversité et l’égalité des sexes.

How to apply:

Si vous pensez être la personne que nous recherchons, veuillez télécharger le profil de poste et présenter votre candidature en passant par notre site web : www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs ousoumettez votre application et C.V EN FORMAT WORD (Uniquement) à l’adresse : bukavuhr@oxfam.org.uk

Organization: Agency for Co-operation and Research in Development
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 03 Feb 2015

Background

ACORD (Agency for Cooperation and Research in Development) is a Pan Africa organisation working for Social Justice and Development in Africa. ACORD has offices in Nairobi and London and operates in 17 African countries, delivering development programmes on livelihoods, peace building, gender and the Right to Health. ACORD is also implementing Pan-African programmes focused on agriculture, food sovereignty, women’s rights and community social peace. We work in alliance with organisations worldwide to achieve our aims.

Job Summary and Overall Purpose

The Programme Quality and Learning Manager is responsible for coordinating the development/strengthening and implementation of a comprehensive organisational monitoring & evaluation and knowledge management system to enhance monitoring, quality control, evaluation, impact and learning in order to improve internal processes, results delivery and accountability at various levels.

The Programme Quality and Learning Manager is also responsible for putting in place mechanisms to take stock of current practices in all areas of work, provide guidelines in the promotion of learning methods and best practices across the organisation.

S/He shall also support the impact assessment of ACORD’s programmes through the development of assessment tools for feasibility studies at the onset of programme/project implementation and the assessment of the impact of programmes/projects on the lives of beneficiaries.

S/He shall coordinate the capacity building of ACORD staff at the Secretariat and in Area Programmes in the use of monitoring tools and promote awareness of learning methods and best practices across the organisation.

Required Qualifications

· Masters in Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences/Development Studies or any other related field.

· 5 years’ experience in knowledge management, M & E at management level with an International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO) in Africa and or globally;

· Strong experience in Strategic Planning especially in Funding Policy Formulation and Planning;

· 5 years of People Management experience

· Bilingual: English-French spoken and written is an essential requirement for the position

How to apply:

To apply, please complete an application form available atwww.acordinternational.org**and e-mail it with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to**recruit@acordinternational.org**with the Job title in the Subject Box.**

Organization: Avocats Sans Frontières
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 31 Jan 2015

• Lieu d'affectation : Bangui, RCA
• Statut : Contrat national
• Clôture des candidatures : 31 janvier 2015
• Entrée en fonction : dès que possible

L’organisation

Créée en 1992, Avocats Sans Frontières est une ONG internationale, qui se donne pour mission de contribuer à la réalisation d’une société juste et équitable, dans laquelle le droit est au service des groupes et/ou populations les plus vulnérables. Son objectif principal est de contribuer à la mise en place d’institutions et de mécanismes permettant l’accès à une justice indépendante et impartiale, capable d’assurer la sécurité juridique et de garantir la protection et l’effectivité des droits fondamentaux.

Avocats Sans Frontières a des missions permanentes en RDC, en Ouganda, en Tunisie et au Népal, et développe des projets en Israël/Palestine, en Tanzanie, au Tchad et en Colombie. Elle met également en œuvre des projets transnationaux sur la justice pénale internationale, la protection des défenseurs des droits de l’Homme et l’accès aux droits économiques et sociaux, en étroite collaboration avec les avocats et la société civile.

Le contexte

Avocats Sans Frontières démarre un programme ayant pour objectif l’amélioration de l’accès à la justice des personnes en situation de vulnérabilité en République Centrafricaine. Il s’agit notamment d’améliorer l’exercice effectif des droits de la population et le soutien au développement de la fonctionnalité et de la qualité de l’accès à la justice.

Par ce programme, ASF entend également contribuer à l’émergence d’un Etat de Droit à travers une justice équitable,

Dans le cadre du développement de ce projet en RCA, ASF souhaite installer une mission permanente dans le pays.

Description des tâches

Le Coordinateur de Programmes travaille sous la supervision directe du Chef de Mission et en étroite collaboration avec les Experts Thématique.

Le Coordinateur de Programmes supervise la bonne mise en œuvre, la bonne gestion des budgets et la coordination de l’ensemble des projets et programmes de la mission. Il appui en outre, le développement de nouveaux programmes.

• Appuie la planification des projets et s’assure de leur exécution au regard des résultats et des indicateurs définis dans les propositions de projet
• S’assure de la qualité technique de l’intervention en faisant appel à l’expertise de l’expert thématique
• Appui le système de suivi-évaluation
• Collecte les leçons apprises et les partagé avec l’expert thématique pour les projets/programmes futurs
• Appui le travail de coordonnateurs avec les partenaires d’ASF sur la planification et le suivi des activités et dépenses du programme
• Appui la bonne analyse des budgets des programmes et projets, conjointement avec le CAFL de la mission
• Intervient dans la préparation des prévisions programmatiques et de la planification des dépenses, du plan de trésorerie et des demandes de trésorerie quand nécessaire
• Attire l’attention sur les ajustements budgétaires nécessaires aux projets, en collaboration avec le CAFL de la mission
• Participe avec le CAFL à l’élaboration des avenants, après validation du Chef de Mission,
• Appuie à la rédaction des rapports narratifs bailleurs dans les délais impartis
• Collecte et appuie les rapports internes des projets et les présente pour validation au Chef de mission

Profil recherché

Requis

• Expérience professionnelle de 5 ans dans un poste à responsabilité dans une ONG ou institution internationale
• Expérience dans le développement et la gestion de programmes et dans l’accompagnement des équipes dans la mise en œuvre des projets juridique
• Diplôme universitaire de niveau Master dans un domaine pertinent (Droit, Développement, Sciences Politiques, etc.)
• Excellente maîtrise du français (écrit et oral)
• Excellentes capacités rédactionnelles et d’analyse
• Maîtrise de l’outil informatique, notamment les logiciels usuels
• Rigueur, patience, persévérance, sens de la diplomatie et de la négociation
• Flexibilité et capacité à gérer le stress
• Nationalité centrafricaine (permis de travail en RCA)

Désirable

• Expérience dans la région
• Juriste et /ou Expérience dans la gestion de programmes dans le secteur de la justice
• Expérience du travail en partenariat avec associations de la société civile
• Permis de conduire

Conditions

• CDD 1 an ; renouvelable
• Salaire selon la grille salariale nationale

How to apply:

Merci d’envoyer vos CV, lettre de motivation et disponibilités à : job@asf.be au plus tard pour le 31 janvier 2015, en précisant «Coordo Progr RCA»en objet.

Pour des raisons de ressources humaines limitées, seuls les candidats présélectionnés seront contactés par ASF. Merci pour votre compréhension et votre intérêt pour la promotion des droits humains.

Organization: War Child UK
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 19 Jan 2015

See www.warchild.org.uk for a full description.

War Child UK is recruiting a Programme Coordinator, with Child Protection experience, who will coordinate projects funded by multiple donors in Bangui.

This is a senior position and will provide critical support to the Country Director (CD) in new programme development and extending War Child’s work in Bangui and potentially other parts of CAR. The Programme Coordinator will be line managed by the CAR Country Director (CD), also based in Bangui.

The CD will provide direction on all issues related to programming, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation support.

Key responsibilities

· Project Coordination:Lead the coordination of ongoing projects to ensure they are implemented in a timely manner and within budget

· Capacity Building/Organisational Strengthening:Identify needs and build capacity of partner organisations in key programme areas

· Gather information for future programmes

· Monitoring and Evaluation:Maintain M&E system in line with donor and organisational requirements

· Compliance: Ensure adherence to donor and organisational requirements, including child protection policy, by War Child and partner staff.

Contractual Terms

· Preferred start date February 2015

· Salary £27,720-£31,990

· Working hours Full time, 37.5 hours per week

· Leave 30 days pa (1 extra day for every year completed, up to 33 days)

· Pension Matching contribution to your private pension up to 5% of gross salary

· Benefits As applicable as per War Child Benefits Policy

· Probation3 months

· Contract 1 year fixed term contract

How to apply:

• Download the Application Pack and full job description and complete the Application Form at www.warchild.org.uk, and send it to recruitment@warchild.org.uk.
• Please note that individual CVs will not be accepted
• All completed application forms must reach War Child by 5:00 PM GMT on 19 January 2015
• Due to limited resources War Child HR will contact only the shortlisted candidates
• Any offer made will be conditional on receipt of 3 favourable written references. (From your most recent employer, any other previous employer and a character reference.) In case clarification is required after the receipt of complete reference forms, War Child reserves the right to call the referees.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a DBS check (police check), a medical check for overseas travel purposes, be compliant and sign up to War Child’s Child Protection Policy prior to a final offer being made.
• Start date: February 2015

Organization: Belgian Development Agency
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 14 Jan 2015

Dans le cadre du développement de ses activités en République Démocratique du Congo (RDC), son plus gros programme de coopération en termes de budget et d’effectif, la CTB recherche un(e):

Assistant technique international –

Expert en Enseignement Technique et Formation Professionnelle (ETFP) – emploi, coresponsable

du programme EDUEQUA

Programme d’appui à l’enseignement technique et à la formation technique dans les districts de la Mongala et du Sud-Ubangi, province de l’Equateur, RDC

Réf. : RDC/12/175-1

Durée du contrat: 60 mois

****Lieu d’affectation****: Géména

Date probable d’entrée en fonction: à partir du premier trimestre 2015

Package salarial mensuel: entre 6.594,96 euros et 9.794,61 euros (en ce compris le salaire brut mensuel et les avantages liés au statut d’expatrié: primes d’éloignement et de pénibilité). Le salaire est calculé en fonction de la composition de ménage et de l’expérience professionnelle pertinente.

L’expert fait rapport au Représentant résident.

Le programme EDUEQUA

Le projet EDUEQUA vise l’amélioration de la qualité de la formation (surtout de la formation pratique) pour une meilleure insertion sur le marché de l’emploi, dans l’économie familiale et au travail autonome, dans l’intérêt des élèves et des apprenants, avec une attention particulière pour les filles.

Le projet part d’une vue globale sur le système Enseignement/ETFP au niveau des districts qui permet de tenir compte des éléments essentiels pour arriver à améliorer le fonctionnement des établissements ETFP ciblés (écoles et centres de formation). Il s’agira, en effet, de donner un appui aux différents éléments du système ainsi qu’aux interrelations pertinentes entre ces éléments, en tenant compte des mandats respectifs par rapport au bon fonctionnement des établissements concernés.

Le système Enseignement/ETFP est constitué de différents acteurs (autorités gouvernementales, établissements, secteur privé et communautés locales) qui sont en interrelations constantes. Les différentes parties présentes devraient assurer un équilibre de pouvoir entre les parties prenantes dans le système.

Le programme appuie les institutions en charge de l’ETFP (établissements et partenaires institutionnels) ainsi que les opérateurs économiques (entreprises et producteurs) dans l’adaptation de l’offre aux besoins des entreprises et des sortants.

Au vu des contraintes d’éloignement géographique, de la faiblesse des entreprises locales, du manque d’investissements et de la capacité d’absorption du marché de l’emploi, le projet suit une « approche pragmatique minimaliste ». Il vise à faire ce qui est techniquement réalisable : réhabilitation d’un nombre limité d’établissements et des voies d’accès, par la méthode des « chantiers-écoles », ce qui permettra d’implanter les formations pratiques dans les filières de la construction et de l’électricité domestique.

Le projet saisira également le potentiel du biocarburant à base d’huile de palme, largement disponible à bas prix, et de l’énergie solaire. Le projet impliquera les entreprises qui offrent des places de stage et des formateurs, il appuiera les pratiques des métiers et les communautés locales à jouer leurs rôles dans l’environnement des établissements ETFP.

Le projet est ciblé sur une zone d’intervention composée de deux Districts (Sud Ubangi et Mongala) au Nord du fleuve Congo, Province de l’Equateur.

La fonction

L’expert(e) ETFP-Emploi a pour principales responsabilités de:

• Assurer la gestion technique du programme;
• Préparer la méthodologie et adapter la stratégie des différentes composantes du programme avec les différents partenaires clés;
• Planifier les activités et élaborer plan d’action du programme (Il/elle présente le programme annuel des activités à la SMCL -Structure Mixte de Concertation Locale, le comité de supervision du projet - pour approbation;
• Assurer la circulation de l’information et la communication au sein du projet EDUEQUA ainsi que les contacts avec les autres projets ETFP-emploi et Education en RDC et vers l’extérieur;
• Coordonner l’organisation des comités techniques, des plates-formes d’échange, des réunions de la SMCL (avec les responsables techniques) : programmation, invitations, agenda, préparation des documents, compte-rendu, etc;
• Superviser l’équipe technique du programme (ATI, ATN et personnel rétribué par le projet pour les différentes activités);
• Faciliter les différents processus et ateliers de concertation avec les principaux acteurs du secteur (secteur économique, société civile, administrations);
• Contribuer, en concertation avec les responsables marchés publics et administration-finances de l’UCAG et/ou la Représentation, aux aspects techniques relatifs aux différents marchés publics de travaux (réhabilitations), fourniture (matériel et équipement, matériaux…) et de services (études, sensibilisation, formations, …);
• Elaborer le volet technique des conventions de coopération et d’exécution avec les différents partenaires techniques (nationaux et internationaux : établissements ETFP, INPP, institutions d’enseignement supérieur et de recherche etc.);
• Participer au réseau d’expertise dans le domaine de l’enseignement et de la formation technique et professionnelle et de l’insertion dans le marché du travail;
• Participer au suivi/évaluation interne et à la préparation des missions d’appui technique et des missions de monitoring et d’évaluation externes;
• Promouvoir une politique d’appui spécifique à la sensibilisation, la formation et l’insertion des filles, de renforcement de la position des femmes, dans le cadre de la stratégie d’intégration de la dimension genre dans le secteur éducation-formation-emploi.

Le profil

• Diplôme d’études supérieures (diplôme master ou à partir d’un niveau bac + 3 (bachelor) dans le domaine de compétences requis).
• 10 ans d’expérience professionnelle souhaitée, dont cinq ans d'expérience en tant que manager de projet(s) de formation professionnelle, enseignement technique ou insertion socioéconomique et professionnelle impliquant plusieurs acteurs locaux.
• 3 ans d’expérience probante dans une fonction de coordonnateur / facilitateur de programme de développement pour un organisme international (cette expérience implique la coordination de plusieurs projets complémentaires contribuant à un objectif commun).
• La connaissance de la RDC et de l’économie rurale et informelle en particulier est un atout.
• Connaissances et expérience en matière de renforcement des capacités.
• Compétences avérées en gestion de projets et en management des ressources financières et humaines (+ 10 personnes).
• Très grandes capacités d’adaptation aux conditions de vie d’une petite ville reculée de la RDC.
• Bonnes aptitudes communicationnelles et sens du ‘networking’.
• Très bon niveau de français oral et écrit et niveau opérationnel d’anglais (une connaissance basique du lingala est un atout).
• Maîtrise des outils informatiques courants.

How to apply:

Postulez au plus tard le 14/01/2015via notre site web www.btcctb.org en utilisant notre CV standardisé et une lettre de motivation. Vous trouverez le modèle du CV standardisé dans la page « offres d’emploi » de notre site web.Pour toute question supplémentaire, contactez-nous au 02/505 18 65.

Organization: UN Development Programme
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 31 Dec 2014

Background:

The Joint Programme on Local Governance and Decentralized Service Delivery (JPLG) for Somalia is a joint UN programme comprising of ILO, UNCDF, UNDP, UN-HABITAT and UNICEF. The first phase of JPLG commenced in April 2008 and ended in December 2012, and the second phase (JPLG II: 2013-2017) is now being implemented across Somalia.

The UN JPLG is implemented in partnership with the Federal Government of Somalia, the Government of Puntland State of Somalia and the Government of Somaliland with an average annual budget of USD 25-35M.

The JPLG II specific objectives are:

• Communities have equitable access to basic services through local government;
• Local governments are accountable and transparent.

UN JPLG works to ensure transparent, accountable and efficient local service delivery by working at the following different enabling levels:

• Improving the legislative and regulatory framework for decentralized service delivery in all three zones of Somalia;
• Improving the capacity of existing and emergent district councils;
• Providing funding for service delivery through districts councils; and
• Developing the capacity of communities to generate the demand side governance at the local level;
• Supporting infrastructural development facilitating access to basic services (and improving economic activity;
• Developing local government’s engagement with civil society on economic development.

The JPLG pursues a comprehensive capacity development approach aimed at local authorities, Federal and central administrations and communities. It builds on existing capacities and focuses on design and development of policies and systems, institutional strengthening, civic education, citizen and private sector participation in service delivery and local economic development. In so doing, the JPLG supports a ‘top-down’ process covering policy development for local governance and decentralization and ‘bottom-up’ empowerment of communities to demand and participate in local governance and economic development. In addition, the programme has designed a Local Development Fund which acts as an intergovernmental fiscal transfer system to channel district grants for capital investments, local economic development and for piloting decentralized service delivery models. Since 2014 and considering the political and security developments and opportunities in the south and central region, JPLG is expanding its support towards strengthening of interim district administrations. JPLG approach aims at placing the relevant local and central government institutions in the driving seat for capacity development and other reforms in line with established procedures and systems.

To coordinate the JPLG and facilitate the implementation of the participating UN agencies, a Programme Management Unit (PMU) is in place comprising of national and international staffs based in Somalia and in Nairobi respectively. The PMU ensures timely and appropriate implementation of the work plans, reviewed and approved by the JPLG Steering Committees, which comprises the heads or delegates of the participating UN agencies, donors and government representatives. The PMU is accountable to the JPLG Steering Committee for the results achieved under the Joint Programme. The PMU is headed by the JPLG Senior Programme Manager and consists of: an international Senior Programme Manager, of an international Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, a National Programme Specialist, a National Programme and Finance Analyst, National Local Area Managers, National M&E officers and a Communication consultant/analyst, and. The JPLG Senior Programme Manager leads and supervises the PMU staff and delegates responsibilities and authority according to respective ToRs (including for day to day coordination by the Local Area Managers in Somalia).

In this context, the JPLG Programme Management Group (PMG) wishes to recruit a JPLG Senior Programme Manager who will report to this the PMG. The JPLG Senior Programme Manager will provide overall strategic guidance and coordination of the work of the participating UN agencies, provide oversight to ensure a harmonised approach and directly manage the PMU. The Senior Programme Manager will also be responsible for monitoring and reporting of all JPLG activities and results to the JPLG Steering Committee and Programme Management Group.

The Senior Programme Manager will also work in close collaboration with UNCT members, programme and operations teams of the participating UN Agencies, the UN Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), the Multi Partner Trust Fund (MPTF), Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society in ensuring successful and transparent coordination of JPLG activities.

For more info please visit: www.jplg.org.

Description of Responsibilities :

Summary of key functions:

• Representation of JPLG and Strategic Advisory Support to the JPLG;
• Co-ordination of the JPLG activities;
• Supervision, Monitoring and Evaluation;
• Communications and External Relations;
• Knowledge-sharing and networking.

Ensures effective representation and strategic advisory support, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• On behalf of the JPLG participating UN agencies, represent the JPLG as required to governments (Federal, central and local), donors, Multi Partner Trust Fund (MPTF), the UN Country Team, the UN Mission and the Resident Coordinator’s Office;
• Represent, with the support of the relevant technical Agency, JPLG in PSG Working Groups, mainly PSG 1, 4 and 5;
• Report on progress, attainment of results and challenges of the JPLG to the JPLG Steering Committees , Programme Management Group (heads of agencies or delegates) and Technical Working Group (comprised of the five project managers of the UN agencies and the PMU), and Resident Coordinator’s Office;
• Assess the technical substance, policies and strategies of JPLG agencies’ interventions, and advice on methods to achieve technical coherence and a harmonised approach with regard to the Somali Compact (PSG 1, 4 and 5 in particular) and the ISF;
• Continue open and sound relationships with JPLG international partners, encourage the use of the joint programming and financing mechanism (UN MPTF) and joint M&E and reporting systems.. Seek new donors to contribute to the JPLG’s objectives and approach.

Provides efficient co-ordination of JPLG activities among the programme agencies, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Ensure the implementation of the JPLG programme document through a country office operated joint programme and in accordance with the UNDG Guidance Note on Joint Programming 2003 and MPTF procedures;
• Maintain effective means for strengthening ownership, technical leadership and coordination capacity of government counterparts in Somalia in all the areas encompassed by the JPLG;
• Coordinate and work closely with the JPLG Administrative Agent (in this instance UNDP), donors and MPTF to ensure adequate funding levels, timely disbursement of the funds and follow-up on programme expenditures;
• Lead the JPLG annual work planning exercises with government and all participating UN agencies, ensuring coherence, providing strategic direction, advising on sequencing of activities, partnership strategies and integration of risk management, contingency planning in work plans, budgets and budget allocations to UN agencies, are in accordance with the approved annual work plans and budgets;
• Under the guidance of the PMG, propose annual budget ceilings, review Agencies disbursement rates, promote the use of common unit costs (operations and HR), review and rationalise of annual staffing requirements against agency workplans and take management decisions to improve JPLG’s efficiency and effectiveness;
• For each donor contribution received, review Agencies’ implementation progress against approved AWPB and recommend (to the PMG) the amount of funds that can be allocated to each Agency based on their respective needs, resources available and delivery rates;
• Coordinate and, to the extent relevant, supervise through matrix management the agency specific Project Managers and draw on their capacity in cross cutting thematic areas;
• Organise and facilitate meetings for the JPLG Steering Committee, Programme Management Group and Technical Working Group on a regular basis and in accordance with their respective Terms of Reference;
• Lead in overseeing application of decisions and recommendations arising from the JPLG Steering Committee, Programme Management Group and Technical Working Group;
• Promote synergies between the JPLG and other relevant programmes and projects within the Somali Compact, the SDRF and the ISF. Ensure and maintain effective and open dialogue amongst and between all participating UN agencies in the JPLG.

Provides effective supervision, monitoring and evaluation process, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Manage the PMU in accordance with its work plan and budget;
• Guide and supervise the work of PMU staff and conduct staff performance reviews in accordance with the relevant rules, regulations and procedures, and provide leadership and direction to staff performing JPLG implementation functions in Somalia;
• Prepare regular status reports on the JPLG and raise issues, risks and opportunities to the Programme’s committees, and ensure records are kept and maintained of all meetings;
• Consolidate all narrative reports for submission to the relevant Programme committees for approval and dissemination to all key stakeholders;
• Manage the process for all reviews and evaluations of the JPLG strategy, management set-up, and activities and advice on timely readjustments of strategies and corrective actions as necessary;
• Provide support, data and reports as required to UNDP country office in performing its functions as Administrative Agent for the JPLG;
• Implement the monitoring, evaluation and reporting framework plan for the JPLG, ensure there are appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems for JPLG activities and results and oversee its implementation, including tracking of results, lessons and risks;
• Follow-up closely on JPLG implementation in order to quickly identify delays and bottlenecks and propose means for solving these;
• Comply with security and safety requirements and regulations and ensure the same are respected by all PMU and Programme personnel.

Ensures effective communications and external relations, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Ensure that a solution and issue based focus is applied to problem solving;
• Develop messages on key thematic issues and ensure appropriate visibility for the JPLG, towards donors, Somali counterparts and communities;
• Establish and oversee an internal and external communications system to facilitate institutional and technical learning, and collection and dissemination of information and reports to all key stakeholders;
• Take an active role in defining the resource mobilisation strategy of the JPLG in the context of the Somali Compact, the SDRF and the ISF, and in support of donor relations and resource mobilisation as a joint effort with UN JPLG partners;
• Take an active role in preparing for high level consultation meetings with donors and government authorities on local governance, decentralisation and service delivery assistance strategies;
• Facilitate donor missions and media relations on behalf of the JPLG.

Ensures facilitation of Knowledge-sharing and Networking, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Promote information sharing and co-ordination between the UN JPLG teams and with UN Country Team, donors and government on decentralisation, local governance and service delivery matters;
• Keep abreast of technical issues related to the themes of the JPLG and operational matters related to UN Joint Programmes and advise Programme partners accordingly;
• Provide inputs or advisory support to similar thematic initiatives at the global and regional levels.

Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the success of the UN Country Team attainment of the ISF, the JPLG’s successful implementation of its annual workplans and budgets by five participating UN agencies, strengthening of overall coordination capacity and implementation of the UN System reform. In particular, the key results have an impact on the design and operation of UN activities, creation of strategic partnerships for UNCT Programming including the Somali New Deal Compact, the ISF implementation and support of Somali government led strategies, plans and priorities.

Competencies :

Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda

• Builds consensus concerning UNDP’s strategic agenda with partners on joint initiatives;
• Dialogues with national counterparts and other stakeholders to strengthen advocacy efforts, incorporating country, regional and global perspectives.

Results-Based Programme Development and Management

• Identifies country needs and strategies using a fact-based approach;
• Makes use of a variety of resources within UNDP to achieve results, such as cross-functional teams, secondments and developmental assignments, and collaborative funding approaches;
• Ensures the full implementation of country programme and Financial Resources to obtain results;
• Demonstrated programme management skills including: results-based orientation, preparation of work plans, monitoring and evaluation, and leading cross-cultural teams.

Building Strategic Partnerships

• Makes effective use of UNDP’s and UNSOM’s resources and comparative advantage to strengthen partnerships;
• Creates networks and promotes initiatives with partner organizations.

Innovation and Marketing New Approaches

• Creates an environment that fosters innovation and innovative thinking;
• Conceptualizes more effective approaches to programme development and implementation and to mobilizing and using resources.

Resource Mobilization

• Contributes to the development of resource mobilization strategies at CO level;
• Actively develops partnerships with potential donors and government counterparts in all sectors at country level;
• Strengthens the capacity of the country office to mobilize resources.

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

• Promotes UNDP and UNSOM as learning/knowledge sharing organizations.

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

• Possesses expert knowledge of advanced concepts in primary discipline, a broad knowledge of related disciplines, as well as an in-depth knowledge of relevant organizational policies and procedures;
• For managers: applies a broad knowledge of best management practices; defines objectives and work flows, positions reporting relationships in such a way as to obtain optimum effectiveness for the unit/branch;
• Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself personally;
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments;
• Demonstrates expert knowledge of the current programme guidelines and project management tools and manages the use of these regularly in work assignments.

Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals

• Advocates for increased priority given to human development issues internationally and in national planning frameworks;
• Advocates for increased resources at international and national level.

Client Orientation

• Anticipates constraints in the delivery of services and identifies solutions or alternatives;
• Proactively identifies, develops and discusses solutions for internal and external clients, and persuades management to undertake new projects or services;
• Advises and develops strategic and operational solutions with clients that add value to UNDP and UNSOM programmes and operations.

Core Competencies:

• Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents;
• Building support and political acumen;
• Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation;
• Building and promoting effective teams;
• Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication;
• Creating an emotionally intelligent organization;
• Leveraging conflict in the interests of the UN & setting standards;
• Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning;
• Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking.
• Qualifications :
• Education:
• Masters degree in public administration, planning, political science or related social science fields.

Experience:

• At least 10 years of work experience related to project/programme management and development and/or co-ordination of complex multi-sector programmes/projects, preferably in governance or sector services;
• At least 5 years of work experience in developing countries, preferably in Africa or Arab States and preferably post-conflict and fragile situations;
• Work experience of directly managing programming in the field with at least one UN agency/organization;
• Strong experience in promoting capacity building and governance in multi-cultural environments is desirable;
• Work experience in Somalia is desirable.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in both written and spoken English is required.

How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application by visiting: http://jobs.undp.org/ or

https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=52198

Organization: Plan
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 05 Jan 2015

Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan’s stated Global Strategic Goal (2011-15) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviours reflect the corporate values. It has a global income of around $800m.

We are looking for an exceptional, highly experienced Programme Manager, for a DEC funded Ebola response programme to join our emergency response team in Liberia.

You will be responsible for Plan Liberia's DEC-funded programme providing support on WASH, Community based Response on Ebola and Early Recovery to communities affected by Ebola, with a budget of US$0.9m. As Programme Manager you will be responsible for the overall coordination and management of all programmatic and financial aspects of the programme as planned. You will ensure the development of detailed work plans and other technical documents, supervise the execution of activities, provide oversight of all administrative and financial arrangements and ensure timely delivery and accuracy of financial and narrative reports.

As Project Manager you may propose modifications to plans as necessary and contribute to the development of additional donor proposals. You will represent Plan externally at a national level in coordination with the Country Director.

Knowledge, skills and behaviours required;

• Ability to analyse complex problems and developments in a rapidly evolving context, and propose and implement solutions to them.
• Experience in managing large, complex grants (e.g. USAID, EU, DFID) essential, including budget management, overall supervision of procurement and logistics, and timely production of accurate narrative and financial reports
• Experience working in emergency situations
• Experience of collaboratively working with local groups, NGOs and UN Agencies
• Demonstrable experience in community-based interventions and participatory planning and training
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Demonstrated ability to network and liaise with major donors and other health actors

Please click on the following link for a full job description: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ree5380116zi27h/DEC%20Project%20Manager%20Liberia.doc?dl=0

Type of Role:Initial four month contract with the possibility of extension to six months. Unaccompanied.

Location:Liberia

Reports to:Emergency Response Manager

Closing Date:5th January 2015

How to apply:

https://career012.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=4582&company=PlanInt&username=

Organization: Plan
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 05 Jan 2015

Plan’s vision is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high quality programmes that deliver long lasting benefits.

We are looking for exceptional, highly experienced Programme Manager, for a DFID funded Ebola response programme to join our Emergency Response Team responding to Ebola in Sierra Leone.

You will be responsible for Plan Sierra Leone’s DFID-funded programme providing comprehensive care packages (Food and NFI) to communities affected by Ebola, with a budget of US$7.5m. As programme manager you will be responsible for the overall coordination and management of all programmatic and financial aspects of the programme in accordance with proposal, monitoring and evaluation plan, performance framework, procurement and supply management plan, detailed budget, training plan, and the program management tool (PMTool). Further you will ensure development of detailed work plans and other technical documents; will supervise execution of activities; will have oversight of all administrative and financial arrangements and will ensure timely delivery and accuracy of financial and narrative reports. In addition you will propose modifications to plans as necessary, and may contribute to development of additional donor proposals. And you will represent Plan externally at national level, in coordination with the Country Director.

Essential

• Ability to analyse complex problems and developments in a rapidly evolving context, and propose and implement solutions to them.
• Experience in managing large, complex grants (e.g. USAID, EU, DFID) essential, including budget management, overall supervision of procurement and logistics, and timely production of accurate narrative and financial reports: essential
• Experience working in emergency situations
• Experience of collaboratively working with local groups, NGOs and UN Agencies
• Demonstrable experience in community-based interventions and participatory planning and training
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Sierra Leone Krio an advantage in Sierra Leone
• Demonstrated ability to network and liaise with major donors and other health actors

Type of Role:4 Months Contract - Unaccompanied

Location:Sierra Leone

Reports to:Emergency Response Manager

Closing Date:5 January 2015

Interviews will be done as we receive applications.

How to apply:

https://career012.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=4589&company=PlanInt&username=

Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 11 Jan 2015

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.

The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 4000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs

Internal displacement in North Kivu (and South Kivu) continues to put DR Congo in the top five displacement crises worldwide. Over the past twenty years, displacement has been a recurrent feature of life in the Kivus – particularly North Kivu, with current estimates placing over 1.7m (OCHA August 2013) people living in displacement in the two Kivu provinces. North Kivu in particular has seen regular ‘waves’ of massive displacement – starting in 1996 with the Congo wars, and with marked peaks in 2000, 2003, 2008-9 and again in 2012-13.
In urban areas such as Goma and surrounding areas, this is a particular challenge. Although current displacement figures only reflect cumulative ‘fresh’ displacement since 2009 – with some level of return incorporated – entire suburbs of Goma have developed considerably in size due to inflows of displaced. At the same time, gaps in urban planning and a lack of managed urban development mean repeated waves of displaced persons into Goma have created huge pressures on existing public infrastructure and services with earlier informal IDP sites effectively becoming part and parcel of shanty towns surrounding the city. The historical lack of engagement in urban programming means both a failure to support steps towards durable solutions – including local integration - for those living in protracted displacement, as well as an inability to respond to new displacement into urban areas.
NRC is also partner of RRR (Recovery Reintegration and Returnees) program of UNDP into stabilization process (I4S) in both south and north Kivu. In line with NRC’s institutional ‘core competencies’ the DRC operation runs a holistic program response to populations affected by conflict and displacement in North and South Kivu provinces. Our ‘Core Competencies’ and primary areas of intervention are shelter, education, food security and livelihoods, Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) - with a strong focus on housing, land and property and access to civil documentation, shelter and WASH. NRC undertakes all programs with a strong protection and gender lens, according to NRC’s global protection policy and under the guidance of a dedicated protection advisor in Goma.

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.

Job description

The Program Manager role is to support the NRC-DRC Urban Pilot and Recovery programs in North and South Kivu. This position is expected to manage and develop multi sectorial programmes across two different geographical locations from humanitarian first phase to recovery stage: 1) The urban pilot programme in two sub districts in Goma city focusing on meeting immediate needs, preparedness, governance and advocacy 2) The RRR programme in North and South Kivu focusing on building resilience. Both programs will be supported by NRC core competencies program managers in Food security, WaSH, Shelter, Education and ICLA.

SPECIFICS RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, resource, coordinate and document the programs in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements.
• Manage programs, fundraising, external representation and transition planning.
• Oversee quality and consistency of program monitoring and evaluation processes to ensure and enhance program effectiveness and quality.
• Advocate and/or advise peer agencies, local governments, donors and other stakeholders to influence responses to promote delivery of inclusive and high quality humanitarian services.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with NRC policy, procedures and practice throughout both programs e.g. Implement project specific protection priorities
• Develop, manage and monitor the budget(s) according to Financial Handbook and donor requirements.
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
• Overall planning and management of multi sectorial intervention and project related to recovery and post emergency intervention in urban and rural area.
• Represent NRC in all public meetings/cluster meeting concerning recovery, durable solutions, urban programming at municipal and provincial level.
• Liaise with key coordination mechanisms, particularly the inter-cluster, to share findings and any issues of relevance and/or concern related to early recovery (urban and rural) caseload.
• Actively seek funding opportunities in collaboration with the Program Director, Country Director and Protection & Advocacy Adviser, liaise with donors and prepare proposals and budget to relevant donors according with NRC guidelines given by PD and applicable donor.
• At operational level work closely and hold regular meetings with the program managers (ICLA, Shelter, WASH and Education) and with the Area Managers in order to improve program integration and cooperation at all levels.
• Participate in project-related recruitment processes of key personnel.
• At the start of projects, organize and facilitate “grant opening meeting” in which main project milestones will be discussed and agreed upon
• Ensure that project systems and procedures are compliant with agreements applicable to individual grants and NRC principles and ways of working.
• Ensure that the projects are carried out according to planned budget lines and annual activity plans.

Qualifications

• Relevant higher education, preferably at Master level in post-conflict / development studies / Management.
• Experienced field worker, at least 5 years, with background in complex emergencies, post-conflict or transitional settings.
• Previous experience in working in urban contexts.
• Experience in managing, developing, resourcing complex programs with different Donors and multi sectorial intervention.
• Proven experience working in a difficult security environment.
• Proven experience in coordinating with UN organizations, donors and local authorities at high levels.
• Demonstrated ability to influence peer agencies, local government and community leaders to work effectively towards a common and agreed upon result.
• Excellent analytical and written skills.
• Experience in conflict-sensitive approaches and conflict analysis.
• Knowledge on conflict resolution (theory and practice), with particular expertise in public/community participation approaches.
• Experience in working in IDP/Refugee, return and reintegration programs.
• Fluency (both oral and written) in French and English. Swahili would be a plus.
• Political and cultural awareness: Knowledge of Democratic Republic of Congo context will be considered an advantage.
• Experience with Resilience interventions
• Experience with Early-Recovery into development programs
• Experience with cash transfer and market base programming
• Experience with Programme management design and PCM tools
• Computer skills essential. Database skills a plus.
• Holder of a valid international driver’s license.

Personal qualities

• Communication, representation, negotiation and leadership skills.
• Strategic thinking and planning skills, ability to set priorities, prepare manageable work plans and to evaluate progress.
• Goal oriented and visionary.
• Strong management capacity and team leader aptitude.
• Managing resources to optimize results
• Managing performance and development
• Empowering and building trust
• Handling insecure environments
• Flexible and creative, and it helps to have a sense of humour.

Language

• English
• French

We offer

• Contract period: 12 months
• Start date: February 2015
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions and free housing of moderate standard. International staff members are required to live in joint accommodation.
• Duty station will be Goma with 50% travel to the field locations. Goma town is usually quiet and relatively safe, and foreigners can normally move around without harassment or danger, provided that they respect local cultural sensibilities. Travel outside of Goma is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area. Recreational and social facilities are available, although limited.

How to apply:

Please apply online via the link provided below.

http://www.webcruiter.no/WcMain/advertviewpublic.aspx?oppdragsnr=2437330135&company_id=23109900&Link_source_id=&use_position_site_header=0

Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location.

Organization: Action Contre la Faim
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 05 Jan 2015

Nous recherchons :

UN RESPONSABLE PROGRAMME SÉCURITÉ ALIMENTAIRE ET MOYENS D’EXISTENCE (Coupons) (H/F)

Pays d’affectation: République Centrafricaine - Bangui

Durée du contrat: 4 mois à pourvoir à partir du 5 Janvier 2015

Le Rôle: Sous la supervision du Coordinateur Terrain, le responsable de programme en Sécurité Alimentaire et Moyens d’Existence (SAME) aura pour mission d’identifier et mettre en œuvre les interventions SAME de qualité, pertinentes et innovantes dans le respect de la stratégie, des standards ACF et internationaux et des politiques nationales.

Plus précisément, vos activités principales seront les suivantes :

• Alimenter la réflexion sur la stratégie et les positionnements du département SAME
• Identifier les besoins et contribuer à la formulation des projets
• Assurer la mise en œuvre, le suivi et reporting de projets SAME
• Contribuer aux processus Qualité et Redevabilité et à la mesure d’impact de son programme
• Participer à la coordination, la représentation et les partenariats d’ACF dans sa zone d’intervention
• Encadrer et manager ses équipes
• Contribuer à la capitalisation et le développement technique au sein de son secteur

Le Candidat:De formation supérieure niveau Bac+2/3, vous disposez idéalement d’une expérience minimum de 6 mois sur un poste similaire ou en logistique de distribution. Vous avez par conséquent de bonnes connaissances en technique d’aide alimentaire et en interventions monétaires.

Rigoureux et organisé, vous avez d’excellentes capacités d’analyse et de synthèse, rédactionnelles et de reporting. Vous disposez par ailleurs d’excellentes capacités managériales et organisationnelles.

Une bonne connaissance des problématiques SAME du Sahel serait un plus.

Français courant et Arabe serait un plus.

Conditions :

Salarié ou Volontaire de la solidarité internationale (VSI) selon expérience professionnelle

Rémunération de 1600 à 1975€ bruts mensuels ou indemnité de VSI de 838€ nets mensuels

Prise en charge du transport, des frais de bouche et d’hygiène, hébergement collectif, mutuelle

5 semaines de congés payés et 20 JRTT par an

Formation d’1 à 2 semaines assurée à Paris avant le départ

How to apply:

Pour postuler, cliquez ici :

http://www.actioncontrelafaim.org/fr/content/un-responsable-programme-securite-alimentaire-et-moyens-d-existence-coupons-hf

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Organization: ActionAid
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 10 Dec 2014

Shifting the Power project'sobjective is to strengthen the capacity of at least 15 national and local humanitarian partner organisations for decision-making and leadership in humanitarian preparedness and response. This is a consortia programme implemented by 6 Partners: ActionAid, CAFOD, Oxfam, Tearfund, ChristianAid,and****Concern Worldwide.****

The Start Network is a consortium of 19 leading humanitarian NGOs, collaborating to strengthen civil society to improve humanitarian assistance. The collaboration represents a node in an international civil society network which extends to over 6000 organisations, working in over 200 countries and territories. The long term vision is to strengthen civil society’s pro-active capacity to respond and prepare for crises, to transform the way NGOs approach capacity building, and to foster innovation through collaborative working. These objectives aim to help civil society adapt and respond to the growing demands of the future.

With support from the Department for International Development (DFID) through the visionary Disasters Emergency Preparedness Programme (DEPP) and in partnership with the Communicating with Disaster Affected Communities Network (CDAC-N) the Start Network is launching an ambitious suite of projects designed to develop decentralised approaches to capacity building and to improve the quality and speed of humanitarian response in countries at risk of natural disaster or conflict related humanitarian emergencies.

How to apply:

To apply, click HERE to submit your application; for any queries, kindly direct the same to hresources.kenya@actionaid.org Closing date: December 10, 2014

Organization: Christian Aid
Country: Burkina Faso
Closing date: 17 Dec 2014

Christian Aid is looking for a Head of Programme to provide strategic oversight to the implementation of BRACED Burkina, ensuring that the programme activities and result are relevant to its objectives. The Head of Programme (HoP) is directly responsible for programmatic delivery, programme quality, Value for Money and timely reporting following the contractual obligations contained in the grant agreement between DfID/Fund Manager and Christian Aid, as well as Christian Aid policies and procedures and the sub-grant agreements signed with BRACED Burkina Faso partners. Key outcomes are outlined in the detailed role profile.

ABOUT YOU

The role requires you to be highly motivated and dynamic, working in a collaborative way and being focused on achieving goals through excellent skills for programmatic delivery, programme quality, Value for Money to encourage the sharing of experiences and information among stakeholders and promoting co-operation between actors.

You should possess a degree in international development, development studies, natural resource management, climate / environment sciences or related fields, with at least 10 years’ experience in programme development / management; including at least 3 years of field experience.

You will bring extensive experience in managing partnerships with local and international governmental and non-governmental agencies, extensive experience of setting up and implementing complex Monitoring and Evaluation systems; excellent management, coordination and reporting skills; extensive experience in working with government agencies and civil society actors; excellent representational skills and experience working with major donors including DfID, USAID and EU. Experience working in Burkina Faso or the Sahel, knowledge of local languages, politics and culture

You will also have strong communication and inter-personal skills.

You will be excellent in French and English.

How to apply:

please visit our website http://www.christianaid.org.uk/aboutus/jobs for instructions on how to apply. Please email your queries to sahel-jobs@christian-aid.org

Country: Zambia
Closing date: 12 Dec 2014

In April 2013, the Government of Zambia launched the National Food and Nutrition Strategic Plan (NFNSP) 2011-2015. Within the NFNSP, the prevention of stunting by focusing on the First 1000 Most Critical Days of life (MCD) is the first strategic priority. To this end, a First 1000 Most Critical Days Programme (MCDP) has been developed by the NFNC and collaborating partners.

The Scaling-Up Nutrition (SUN) Fund is a joint financing mechanism established to support the Zambian National First 1000 Most Critical Days Programme. CARE and its partners, Concern Worldwide and the Nutrition Association of Zambia, are the management agent for the SUN Fund, supporting the NFNC and key line ministries (Ministry of Community Development, Mother and Child Health, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Ministry of Local Government and Housing and Ministry of Education) to implement the First 1000 Most Critical days Programme.

Much of the work supported by the SUN Fund focuses on increasing capacity to provide nutrition services in the 14 priority districts, primarily through support to National and District level Government Line Ministries. The SUN Fund is promoting the scaling up of 14 Priority Interventions (see Annex 1). Each line ministry has lead responsibility for 1 or more of the priority interventions; most fall under MCDMCH but others fall under other Ministries e.g. water and sanitation (MLGH) or diversified foods/diet (MAL).

Each of the PIs has an ideal ‘pathway’ for implementation and will illustrate how interventions and service providers are linked to the household, mother and child. The formal government systems/staff/resources go as far as the district or to the health centres, but in general the formal systems do not reach far into the communities, especially in remote areas. Sun Fund has been supporting the supply side resources, through GRZ and others, but also needs to engage communities on the ‘demand’ side of the pathway. In order to do this, each ministry will need a community mobilization and engagement strategy, which builds on the district plan and maximises existing structures and optimises resources including time spent by volunteers.

Purpose of the Consultancy: To develop a community mobilization and engagement strategy for the SUN Fund that supports the Line Ministries to implement the priority interventions and reach as far and deep as possible into the communities to the target groups (including but not limited to: pregnant and lactating mothers, children under 2 and adolescent girls) .

Annex 1

1. Iron & folic acid supplementation
2. Micronutrient powders (building on current pilots)
3. Multiple micronutrients (pilot first)
4. Promotion of Breastfeeding (Early initiation, Exclusive Breastfeeding and continued breastfeeding )
5. Promotion of Complementary Feeding
6. Promotion of Diverse Diets for pregnant and lactating mothers
7. Zinc provision during diarrhoea
8. Promotion of safe water and hygiene and sanitation
9. Growth monitoring and promotion (facility and community)
10. Vitamin A supplementation
11. Deworming
12. Expanding Integrated management of acute malnutrition
13. Promotion of increased availability of diverse locally available and processed foods (with focus on women’s empowerment)
14. Nutritional sensitive messages in cash transfers & other programmes

How to apply:

The SUN Fund invites eligible experts, NGOs, CBOs, FBOs, or firms to indicate their interest in carrying out the consultancy. Expressions of Interest should describe in less than five pages the experience and qualifications of the submitter for this assignment, including:

• CV of principal consultant
• Suitability for this assignment
• Brief description of similar assignments
• At least three (3) referees for past assignments
• An estimate of fees (daily rate)

Expressions of interest must be sent by email to the address below by Friday 12 December 2014 at 17:00 hoursand mention “SUN Fund – Community Engagement Consultancy’. Shortlisted experts will be sent a full Scope of Work for the assignment.

CARE Zambia Scaling-Up Nutrition Fund 9 Chitemwiko Road P. O. Box 36238 Lusaka, Zambia. Email: kolalaf@carezam.org with copies to chibambulam@carezam.org

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 18 Dec 2014

The Health Program manager will provide overall technical management and coordination support to all health projects in Puntland. This includes support to all health projects in Karkaar, Bari, Nugal and Mudug regions of Puntland though promoting and disseminating the best practice, documenting achievements and lessons learned of these projects amongst partners and other key players in Puntland S/he will coordinate with Nutrition and WASH sectors for integrated delivery of health, nutrition and WASH interventions. S/he will also be responsible for external representation in Puntland and maintaining regular contact with relevant stakeholders as appropriate. Responsible to organise Health Cluster meetings and to chair the HC meeting in the absence of the Head of Health.

How to apply:

Interested and eligible applicants can send copies of their CVs and a mandatory letter of motivation to:

Human Resources Officer

Save the Children International – Somalia Programme

Email:***Somalia.vacancies@savethechildren.org*****.

Deadline for applications is **18th December 2014**

Use the reference number : SCI/SOM/28/2014

Organization: COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale
Country: Malawi
Closing date: 24 Dec 2014

Duration: 4 Months (3 months probation period)

Location: Salima District, with possible frequent missions in other Districts in Malawi.

Field Programme Manager and Head of Base

Organization

COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale is a secular and independent Italian nongovernmental organization (NGO) that was founded in 1965. It is currently present in 23 countries across Africa, Latin America and Middle East, where it carries out 200 emergency and development projects and 28 child sponsorship projects. COOPI devotes 94% of the funds it raises to the fight against poverty and the promotion of human rights. Its major donors are and have been the European Commission (*of which it is one of the main European partners*), the World Food Program, UNICEF, the World Bank, USAID, UKAID, Irish AID, the Norwegian Embassy, DFID, ECHO, The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UNHCR, UNHABITAT, WHO and FAO. COOPI also receives support from public bodies, foundations, enterprises, private citizens (over 20,000) and volunteers. Thanks to the professionalism and the commitment of 129 humanitarian collaborators and more than 4,500 local collaborators, in 2014 COOPI reaches 5 million beneficiaries.

COOPI is currently implementing several projects in Malawi mainly in the areas of Disaster Risk Reduction, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency&Relief, Resilience, Energy Facility, Climate Change, Food Security, Agriculture, Irrigation and Value Chain.

Position: Field Programme Manager and Head of Base

Reporting to: Head of Mission

REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for a dynamic and innovative individual with:

— advanced degree in political science, development cooperation, economics, agriculture, food security;

— excellent knowledge of project cycle-management;

— sound knowledge of international donors procedures, in particular DFID/EU/ECHO;

— previous experience in southern African country is an advantage;

— strong analytical and practical problem-solving skills;

— strong supervisory abilities and demonstrated capacity of teamwork;

— adequate resilience to stress;

— strong commitment to follow the rules and procedures of the organization;

— excellent inter-personal and writing communication skills;

— previous experience in writing project proposals is an asset;

— organize work efficiently and deliver assignments in a timely manner often under time constraints;

— proficiency in written and spoken English is a must;

— computer literacy, with high proficiency in the use of standard office software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint);

— GIS software previous experience is a plus;

— Valid driving license

— Team player, good attitude towards national staff

— Previous employment with COOPI will be an added value.

Tasks:

The objective of this position is to ensure overall oversight for projects implemented in Salima District, and to provide technical support for other projects in other geographical areas in Malawi. The main tasks linked to this position are:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND SUPERVISION

§ Responsible for ensuring effectiveness and implementation of projects activities to ensure the timely achievement of targeted results in Salima Districts;

§ Provide strong leadership for the Salima Districts projects, working to ensure both short and long-term positive impacts and outcomes for the beneficiaries, local authorities (where applicable) and local staff.

§ Responsible for the monitoring and supervision of Salima Districts projects field activities to ensure good progress of planned activities and timely achievement of expected results;

§ Responsible for the elaboration and updating of the Salima Districts projects monitoring plan, including forecasting costs/expenditures, according to the projects budget and strict monitoring of the same; co –funding sources identification in collaboration with the administrative staff present;

§ In collaboration with the field teams, responsible for the generation of action plans and compilation of field reports (this includes monthly progress reports, quarterly progress reports and other external reports as per the donor requirements);

§ To ensure good visibility of the projects’ overall goals, policies and envisaged and/or results achieved as per COOPI and donor communication policies;

§ Ensure sector integration, learning, sharing and adoption of best practices;

§ Responsible for field security issues.

PROJECT HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

§ A key responsibility of the PM will be the human resource management and guidance to ensure that the projects staff promotes community participation and community decisions in all the projects strategies and implementation.

§ Guide the supervised staff in Salima Districts on COOPI objectives, policies, strategies and Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), and respect to the humanitarian principles;

§ Guide the Field Teams in planning for implementation of activities and monitoring in line with program plans in their districts.

PROJECT COORDINATION AND LIAISON FUNCTIONS

§ Liaise with the Country Coordinator on issues pertinent to the projects;

§ PM will ensure that cross-cutting issues are accounted for while alleviating risks and while preparing communities to face disasters.

§ Attend projects’ related meetings at field level (including those with donors as requested);

§ Participate in cluster meetings and other coordination meetings in the field;

§ Under directions of the Country Coordinator, act as link / liaison between COOPI and stakeholders, representing COOPI at relevant forums (including coordination), joint assessments and providing feedback on the same;

§ Update the logistic department on any pertinent security or access issues.

§ Be responsible for the update and implementation of the security contingency plan.

How to apply:

http://www.coopi.org/it/lavoroformazione/offertedilavoro/lavoro/1049/