CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Accounting for International Development
Country: Kenya, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 20 Feb 2015

Founded in 2008, our partner was the initiative of women passionate about living dignified lives. The women are supported through self-help groups, where they receive training in finance, savings and income-generating activities; they receive basic education and literacy skills; and training on women’s rights and responsibilities, with access to legal aid. In 2013, based on request from the women of the community for quality education for their children, an early childhood development centre – an eco-friendly and financially sustainable school – was opened, with children being educated to lower primary levels. Our partner also runs two social enterprises – tourism related – to supplement income from international and local donors.

You will be the first volunteer on assignment and your role would be akin to conducting an internal audit. You will need to gain an understanding of the organisation and its structure, assessing its existing financial procedures and controls, and making recommendations / implementing changes that you deem necessary. They recently hired a Finance Officer, after a period of time without a dedicated member of staff doing the accounting/finance; the FO has studied accounting, and this will be her first role as an accountant. Furthermore, they lost most of their accounting/finance information as a result of a computer crash. They are seeking support in reconstructing their accounts, training/mentoring the new Finance Officer, enstating appropriate accounting processes and financial controls, and assessing how best they might be able to move to a computerised accounting system. They have Quickbooks, but this has not been used for over a year now.

They would also like support in better managing the accounting, financial and legal requirements of the charity arm and social enterprises.

Ideally a volunteer will be availble in February/March as this coincides with the period that they undertake strategic planning, and therefore your support will also be welcome in these areas. However, they are flexible to when a volunteer could support them.

Ideally a volunteer would be available for 6-8 weeks.

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

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

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

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Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Rwanda
Closing date: 24 Dec 2014

UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’ FUND

RWANDA COUNTRY OFFICE

VACANCY NOTICE NO. PER/VN/025/2014

The Office of United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Rwanda is inviting applications from suitably qualified Rwandan nationals to fill the following vacancy:

TITLE : National Consultant, Child Rights Advisor

LEVEL : NOC (category for National officers)

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT : SSA Consultancy

DURATION : 11 months

STARTING DATE : 15 January 2015

DUTY STATION : Kigali

DATE OF ISSUE : 11/12/2014

DATE OF CLOSURE : 24/12/2014

Background and Purpose:

The Ministry in charge of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF) aims at promoting equality and equity for both men and women and ensure empowerment of women through the national development processes of Rwanda.

The Ministry further aims at promoting the family, as a natural and cultural basis of the Rwandan society and provide a conducive environment for the overall development of the nation’s children according to internationally agreed standards and principles. MIGEPROF has a mandate with the key responsibility of formulating policies and strategies on issues that affect all Rwandans in the areas of Gender Equality, Family Promotion, Women and Girls Empowerment and Child Protection.

The Ministry has put in place the Integrated Child Rights Policy (ICPR) to ensure that every child is given equal rights and is well protected. It has the overall responsibility for the implementation of the Strategic Plan for the ICRP in Rwanda and as such, is tasked with the coordination of interventions between the various Ministries and institutions involved. It also has primary responsibility for 3 thematic areas under the ICRP, namely: Family and Alternative Care; Protection; and Participation. Furthermore in September 2011 an ECD Policy and Strategic Plan was developed and is currently under revision. The policy promotes the holistic development of all children in Rwanda through the provision of integrated health, nutritional, early learning and protection services to families and children between 0-6 years of age. The goal of the ECD policy is to ensure all Rwandan children achieve their potential, are healthy, well-nourished and safe, and their mothers, fathers and communities become nurturing caregivers through receiving integrated early childhood development services.

The Ministry has also developed a Family Policy which gives a broader line on the government’s commitments towards promoting the Rwandan Family, and a National Gender Policy and its strategic plan. The Law Nº54/2000 of 14/12/2011 relating to the Rights and Protection of Children serves as the unified law covering all the aspects of the rights of children and complying with all the ratified international treaties. All these documents will help the consultant to support the Ministry in achieving its mandate for the promotion and protection of children’s rights.

The main purpose of this assignment is to support and advise MIGEPROF to apply, adapt and achieve its goals, policies, and strategies pertaining to children’s rights in conformity with the Integrated Child Rights Policy.

Objective of the consultancy

Under the general guidance of the Honourable Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, the Child Rights Advisor supports and advises MIGEPROF and its affiliated agencies in developing policies, strategies, programmes and systems for the fulfilment of children’s rights in Rwanda and overseeing their implementation. The Child Rights Advisor is responsible for providing technical leadership, management advice, and programme support and capacity building to MIGEPROF and its affiliated agencies. He/she facilitates application, adaptation and achievement of MIGEPROF goals, policies, and strategies pertaining to children’s rights in conformity with the Integrated Child Rights Policy and the Law number 54 Relating to the Rights and Protection of Children. The Child Rights Advisor provides innovative leadership including expert advice, vision, knowledge management, articulating policies and strategies, situation appraisal and harmonization of programme strategy. In close collaboration with the National Commission for Children, the Child Rights Advisor will support coordination efforts in the area of child rights by working closely with relevant thematic sectors, including social protection, health and nutrition, justice, education to ensure integration of child rights issues within these sectors.

Goals

The specific results of the assignment will include among others:

1. Programme policies, strategies, and approaches for MIGEPROF on child rights are developed in accordance with international and national best practice
2. Child rights coordination mechanisms, including around Early Childhood Development, within Government of Rwanda as well as with other stakeholders, are supported.
3. Child rights issues are mainstreamed within the programmes, policies, strategies of relevant sectors and ministries.
4. Technical advice is provided to MIGEPROF staff on the design and monitoring and evaluation of child rights policies and interventions
5. Capacity of MIGEPROF staff on child rights is assessed and a capacity-building plan is developed and implemented, including formal training and on the job training and mentoring, based on identified needs
6. Common frameworks, tools, and guidance are developed for MIGEPROF and its affiliated agencies to ensure high quality evidence-based child rights programming
7. Resources are mobilized in the area of child rights through technical support for evidence-based advocacy.
8. MIGEPROF is effectively represented and programme goals and strategies are widely advocated with relevant government officials, notably through the Social Protection Sector, multi-lateral agencies, bi-lateral agencies, NGOs, UN agencies, and donors

Tasks

Under the supervision of the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, The consultant will work in close collaboration with heads of departments and technical staff from MIGEPROF, as well as with relevant personnel from the National Commission for Children, to perform the following key tasks:

• Provide technical advice and support to MIGEPROF on the development of relevant programme policies, strategies, and approaches on child rights, including MIGEPROF’s 2014-2019 Strategic Plan.
• Represent MIGEPROF in external meetings with relevant government officials, notably through the Social Protection Sector, multi-lateral agencies, bi-lateral agencies, NGOs, UN agencies, and donors.
• Support and advise MIGEPROF in mobilizing resources for child rights programmes through evidence-based advocacy
• Support implementation of the Child Rights related Laws and Policies (The Law No54 Relating to the Rights and Protection of Children, ICRP and ECD Policy) at decentralized levels in order to ensure their incorporation in the plans and budget at District Levels.
• Support development of National Standards for Early Childhood Development.
• Support child rights coordination mechanisms within Government of Rwanda as well as with other stakeholders, and ensure that child rights issues including ECD are mainstreamed within the programmes, policies, strategies of relevant sectors and ministries
• Support and advise MIGEPROF and its affiliated agencies on the development of common frameworks, tools and guidance to develop evidence-based child rights programming.
• Assess the capacity of MIGEPROF staff on child rights and develop and implement a capacity-building plan, including formal training and on the job training and monitoring, based on the identified needs.

Deliverables

• Submit to MIGEPROF and UNICEF a detailed quarterly work plan with activities clearly linked to each expected result, at the beginning of the consultancy and 3 months into the consultancy.
• Submit to MIGEPROF and UNICEF monthly progress reports highlighting key achievements, challenges, lessons learnt and recommendations.
• In consultation with MIGEPROF, UNICEF and other child rights and protection stakeholders, develop: (i) a capacity-building plan and training module(s) on child rights for MIGEPROF staff ; (ii) Early learning and development standards.
• Submit to MIGEPROF and UNICEF a final report no later than 20 days before the end of the consultancy, highlighting key achievements, challenges, lessons learnt, best practices and recommendations.

Duration and work arrangements

SSA Consultancy is for a period of 11 months.

Work arrangements:

The consultant will be based in MIGEPROF but will be responsible for providing his/her own electronic equipment. He/she have will regular interaction with MIGEPROF’s affiliated agencies and with UNICEF, and he/she will conduct consultations with various MIGEPROF partners.

Field visits will be organized as deemed necessary.

For the time spent in the field, the consultant will receive DSA in US dollars according to UN rate. He/she will receive the final tranche of honoraria when the final report has been received and accepted by both MIGEPROF and UNICEF Rwanda.

The consultant will be responsible for setting up meetings with all appropriate individuals and institutions with the support of MIGEPROF where necessary.

The consultant will work under the supervision of the Honourable Minister of Gender and Family Promotion. The consultant will also work closely with a focal point nominated in the agencies affiliated to the Ministry.

The contract will be signed between the consultant and UNICEF as the hiring organisation. The consultant will be governed by UNICEF procurement rules and regulations.

Profile of the SSA Consultant

Qualifications:

• Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, public relations, media, communication, or other relevant disciplines.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in all aspects of programme management, and/or advisory support, in the area of child rights resulting in recognized expertise in the technical area.
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of French would be an asset.
• National of Rwanda

Competencies:

• Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
  Creates and encourages a climate of team-working and collaboration.
• Consistently achieves high-level results, managing and delivering projects on-time and on-budget.
• Has good leadership and advisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
• Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources
• Sets, develops and revises organizational strategy and develops clear visions of the organizations future potential.
• Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across departments and organizations.
• Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities.

Payment modalities

Payment will be made on a monthly basis upon delivery by the consultant of a monthly progress report highlighting achievements of pre-agreed deliverables. Applicants are required to quote their fees

Funding source and rate of payment

Funding source: UNICEF GC 3750/A0/05/004/001/001

Rate of payment: UNICEF monthly consultancy rate at NOC level applicable

How to apply:

Qualified individuals are requested to submit their cover letter, CV and P11 form (which can be downloaded from: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc), to Human Resources at: rwajobs@unicef.org by December 24^th 2014, with subject: “Child Rights Advisor - Application.”

You may also submit to: Human Resources Specialist, UNICEF Rwanda, P.O. Box 381, Kigali, Rwanda.

UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING WORKING ENVIRONMENT.

UNICEF IS COMMITTED TO GENDER BALANCE AND DIVERSITY WITHOUT DISTINCTION AS TO RACE, SEX OR RELIGION, AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

Organization: Plan
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 05 Dec 2014

Specific Requirements/ Responsibilities:

• Undertake a context analysis of the poverty trends in Kenya and how these affect boys, girls, adolescent boys/girls, men and women
• Undertake a county by county poverty analysis, using the human development index as determined by the government
• Provide an analysis of the progress made by Kenya on the MDGs and government efforts in post 2015 (analysis by counties if information is available)
• Analysis of government development priorities for the period 2016-2020; provide two key priorities per county. Indicate how GoK is addressing child poverty in Kenya including policies put in place
• Stakeholder analysis on Plan’s development work in the eight Counties where Plan works (based on primary data collected by Programme Units). This should be disaggregated by gender and age for children, youth and adults
• Undertake a trend analysis in the following areas:
• Economic analysis and focus including government expenditure pattern (per sector) over the past 3 years; employment/unemployment trends
• Analysis of social parameters and determinants of development – health, education, transport etc.
• Analysis of national policy and legal framework especially those related to children, youth, and women. The analysis should be done from a gender perspective and also indicate policy gaps. Also provide analysis on progress made in devolution
• Security analysis per county and emerging trends in insecurity in Kenya
• Analysis of the changing roles of the private and corporate sector in the development arena in Kenya; indicate which corporates and private sector institutions are venturing into development and the extent of their roles
• An analysis on the trend of urbanization in Kenya and impact on children and youth
• An analysis of the donor environment and trends
• Climate change, disasters and the impact on children by county
• Analysis of cultural practices that inhibit children’s development
• Emerging trends and opportunities and how they might support/inhibit the operations of an INGO like Plan
• Emerging technologies to assist children and youth in the coming years

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Competency and previous experience in designing and managing quantitative and qualitative studies, good interpersonal communication skills, good analytical skills, excellent English language writing and verbal presentation skills.

The Lead Consultant must have the following minimum qualifications and experience:

• At least a Master’s degree in any relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in conducting similar studies and proven track record of a successful delivery of a similar assignment and within the given time
• Demonstrated knowledge of children’s issues in Kenya and/or region
• Extensive field experience in Kenya and networks within government, local and international NGOs.

How to apply:

****Tender Requirements****

Please visit http://plan-international-kenya.org/jobs/ to access the full Terms of Reference.

The completed expression of interest documents must be sent to the address below or deposited to the Tender Box situated at the reception of Plan International Inc. Kenya Country Office. The closing date of applications is 5th December, 2014 at 1500 hours (3PM).

The expression of interest must be in Blank sealed envelopes clearly marked.

Tender No. CONS/069/KCO/2014. CONSULTANCY TO UNDERTAKE CHILD RIGHTS SITUATION ANALYSIS.

Addressed to

The Procurement Committee

Plan International Inc. Kenya Country Office

P.O. Box 25196-00603, Nairobi, Kenya

Methodist Ministries Centre

Oloitokitok Road- Lavington

Block C, Ground Floor YOU are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 03 Nov 2014

Terms of Reference for a Special Service Agreement- Individual Contract

International Consultant

Assignment Title:Budget Child Rights Consultant

Level: P4

Location: Kampala

Duration: 35 days

Background and Justification

With over 56 percent of the population below 18 years of age, and over 78 percent below the age of 35 years, Uganda’s vision to become a middle income country by 2040 remains highly contingent on Government’s ability to safeguard its children’s right to contribute to national development. Investing in its young population will enable Uganda to reap an unprecedented demographic dividend. Put differently, over the next 30 years, today’s children gradually transitioning into an already dynamic labour force hold the potential to transform Uganda’s economy, and remodel the socio-economic future of the nation.

Notwithstanding Uganda’s remarkable record curbing income poverty from 56.4% to 19.7% of the population between 1992 and 2012, child poverty^[1] remains high and widespread across the country. With over 50% of children under five living in poverty, and 1 in 5 living in extreme poverty, children’s experience of poverty and deprivation in Uganda varies widely by region, geographic location and socioeconomic status.Poverty and deprivation in childhood represent potentially irreversible violations of children’s basic rights and could severely jeopardise Uganda’s ability to reap the full benefits from the much anticipated demographic dividend.

Introducing Public Finance for Children (PF4C)

In a decisive attempt to enhance national efforts to safeguard children’s rights, and in full recognition of existing data gaps preventing more systematic assessments of the quality of public investments in children, the aim of this study is twofold:

1) Re-present/tabulate national budgetary allocation for the past two financial years, the current financial year and the MTEF vis-à-vis the Convention on the Rights of the Child’s (CRC) general definitions and objectives.

2) In close collaboration with UNICEF and the Budget Monitoring and Accountability Unit (BMAU) of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development develop a child sensitive monitoring sub-component for inclusion in BMAU’s existing monitoring framework.

The BMAU/Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development was established in 2008 to track implementation of selected government programmes or projects, observing how values of different indicators against stated goals and targets change over time. Monitoring focuses on sector indicators that are listed in the budget framework papers, categorized into short term, medium term and long term indicators, as well as verifying the link between information provided in the quarterly performance reports and financial and physical performance.

Purpose of the Assignment and the Scope of Work

The key objective of this consultancy is to analyse and re-present/tabulate national budgetary allocations for the last two financial years, the current financial year and the medium term expenditure framework (MTEF) vis-à-vis child rights, with reference to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. In addition, in close collaboration with UNICEF and the Budget Monitoring and Accountability Unit (BMAU) of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development develop a child sensitive monitoring sub-component to enhance the spread of indicators captured in BMAU’s existing monitoring framework.

The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), ratified by Uganda in 1990, recommends to “utilize a child-rights approach in the elaboration of the State budget by implementing a tracking system for the allocation and the use of resources for children throughout the budget, thus providing visibility to the investment on children and use this tracking system for impact assessments on how investments in any sector may serve the best interests of the child”. UNICEF Uganda is keen assist the Government of Uganda in exploring systematic approaches to monitor investments in children and carry out regular impact assessments to serve the best interest of Uganda’s young population.

Objectives

1) Re-present/tabulate national budgetary allocation for the past two financial years, the current financial year and the MTEF vis-à-vis the Convention on the Rights of the Child’s (CRC) general definitions and objectives.

2) Categorize budgetary allocations to vote functions by level of direct vs. indirect vs. marginal investments in children.

3) Review pertinent policies and institutional arrangements to assess current budgetary allocations in light of Uganda’s policy objectives to meet the MDGs and fulfil the post-MDG agenda

4) Generate a rigorous body of analysis documenting the fulfilment of children rights at local level, in full recognition of Government’s decentralization agenda

5) Compare levels and trends in child rights expenditures in Uganda to similar expenditures in relevant countries, e.g. members states of the East African Community

6) Analyse internal trends among expenditure categories relevant for child rights e.g. relative spending on immunization and WASH.

7) Analyse spatial distribution of such expenditures, to the degree possible, to provide a full account of whether relevant expenditures reach particularly vulnerable segments of the population

8) Identify clear and practical recommendations to promote public finance for children

9) Elaborate on UNICEF’s comparative advantage and strategic partnerships to assist Government in improving the fiscal space for child sensitive social protection interventions

10) In close collaboration with UNICEF and the Budget Monitoring and Accountability Unit (BMAU) of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development develop a child sensitive monitoring sub-component for inclusion in BMAU’s existing monitoring framework.

Activities, Deliverables and Timeframe

NoActivities Deliverables Duration 1. Draft and finalize inception report demonstrating the understanding of the task, proposed methodology and proposed outline of final report 1.

Inception Report: 5 days 2. Desk review, conduct consultative meetings with relevant stakeholders and collaborate extensively with BMAU. 2.

Draft analysis of government expenditures vis-a-vis child rights and sub-set of indicators for inclusion in BMAU’s existing monitoring framework 15 days 3. Draft final report and present during validation meeting chaired by UNICEF and the MoFPED for discussion and inputs 3.

Draft Final Report 10 days 4. Incorporate comments/feedback from validation meeting into final report and PowerPoint presentation 4.

Final Report and PowerPoint presentation 5 days Total Number of days 35

Payment Schedule

Monthly payment upon satisfactory submission of deliverables as follows:

Instalment NoDeliverables and Time-frame Payment % 1. After commencement of assignment and on presentation of the final inception report. 30% of total costs 2. Upon submission of the final draft of the final report 40% of total costs 3. After the presentation on key findings to key stakeholders 30% of total costs

Responsibilities

UNICEF Responsibilities

• Ensure the objectives for the consultancy are accurately articulated to all relevant stakeholders.
• Avail all relevant background documentation (e.g. CRC) to the consultant.
• Pay the consultant fees and other related costs that relate to communication.

BMAU Responsibilities

• Ensure the objectives for the consultancy are accurately articulated to all relevant stakeholders.
• Avail relevant budget information/data to the consultant.
• Facilitate the process of identifying and nesting sub-set of indicators within existing monitoring framework

Consultant’s Responsibilities

• Report to the head of BMAU/Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and Chief of Social Policy and Evaluation/UNICEF.
• Conduct all activities of the consultancy and submit quality and agreed deliverables in a timely manner.
• Provide invoices for completed work to enable UNICEF process payments.

Reporting requirements

• Inception report with clear methodology
• Draft analysis of government expenditures based on child rights indicators
• Set of indicators for inclusion in BMAU’s existing monitoring framework
• Draft final report
• Final report
• Summary
• Presentation material

Required competencies and skills

• Self - motivated team worker with a clear drive for results
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong writing skills in English
• Flexibility and responsiveness, ability to think creatively
• Ability to meet deadlines

Required Education/Experience

• Qualifications: Advanced university degree in social sciences is required with proven experience of at least 10 years in social and economic research
• Prior experience in budget formulation, monitoring and analysis in Uganda. Experience in public expenditures tracking/review will be considered a valuable asset.
• Excellent understanding of national budget frameworks and processes
• Good analytical, communication, advocacy and report writing skills
• Computer literacy, especially with excel and database management is required
• Knowledge of Uganda’s institutional set-up, political economy and child rights situation preferred

Conditions

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

v For international consultants outside the duty station, signed contracts must be sent by fax or email. Signed contract copy or written agreement must be received by the office before Travel Authorisation is issued.

v Payment to the consultant is dependent on the completion and submission of deliverables of acceptable quality.

v The cost of the consultancy will be based on the award by UNICEF’s contract Committee. Other payments due to the consultant e.g. DSA will be negotiated with the consultant and in any case not higher than UNICEF official rates.

v The consultant will not be paid during days off and while on sick leave. Weekends are not calculated as part of working days.

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

v DSA will be payable only for the days when the consultant will be in Uganda as agreed between the two parties.

v Payments will be done by direct transfer into the bank account provided by the consultant.

v UNICEF will meet costs for air ticket to Uganda for activities that require such travel

v UNICEF will arrange transportation for the consultant when on mission to meet various stakeholders concerning data collection project.

v Air travel is by economical fare and reimbursement AS PER UNICEF POLICY;

Consultant to complete Waiver for Non-Staff issued with travel authorization in accordance with UNICEF Financial and Administrative Policy 5, Supplement 4 (B.2):

Consultant must complete basic security and advanced security in the field prior to travel.

The candidate selected will be governed by and subject to UNICEF general terms and conditions for individual contracts.

Non-UNICEF staff (including individual consultants) issued with UNICEF Travel Authorization are not covered by the insurance which automatically applies to UNICEF staff, and are fully responsible for arranging their own insurance cover.

v Applicable UN DSA rates for subsistence and accommodation.

v Consultant will be required to sign the Health statement for consultants/Individual contractor prior to taking up the assignment, and to document that they have appropriate health insurance, including Medical Evacuation.

v UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/outputs is (are) incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines. Performance indicators against which the satisfactory conclusion of this contract will be assessed include: timeliness/quality of submission and responsiveness to UNICEF and counterpart feedback

As per UNICEF DFAM policy, payment is made against approved deliverables. No advance payment is allowed unless in exceptional circumstances against bank guarantee, subject to a maximum of 30 per cent of the total contract value in cases where advance purchases, for example for supplies or travel, may be necessary. The candidate selected will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts.

Supervision and Administrative issue

Supervision will be provided by the head of BMAU/Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and Chief of Social Policy and Evaluation/UNICEF.

While in Kampala, the consultant may work from BMAU/Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development or SPE/UNICEF office if this is convenient to him/her.

How to apply:

Candidates / institutions meeting the above requirements may send their application consisting of (1) a cover letter (the cover should indicate relevant experience, availability and daily rate), (2) Resume, (3) Personal History (P11) form, (4) two samples of previous similar work and (5) three references.

All applications should be sent in soft copy form to Ms. Hildigunnur Engilbertsdottir – hengilbertsdottir@unicef.org and copied to Ms. Allen Nakalo - anakalo@unicef.org not later than 03 November 2014. Please clearly mention the tittle of the post applied for in the subject line.

All complete applications will be reviewed by a joint panel from BMAU/Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development or SPE/UNICEF

Note: Applications which do not meet the specified minimum requirements or are received after the closing date will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING WORKING ENVIRONMENT.

UNICEF IS COMMITTED TO GENDER BALANCE AND DIVERSITY WITHOUT DISTINCTION AS TO RACE, SEX OR RELIGION, AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

[1] Defined as the proportion of children suffering from deprivation in two or more of the following seven dimensions: (i) Nutrition, (ii) Health, (iii) Water, (iv) Sanitation, (v) Shelter, (vi) Education and (vii) Information.

Organization: Bureau for Institutional Reform and Democracy
Country: Malawi
Closing date: 21 Sep 2014

Strengthening Human Rights Professional Skills for the Malawi Human Rights Commission

Postition 2: National Human Rights Expert

The consultancy team will consist of 2 experts, with the team leader being an International Human Rights Expert, while the second position will be filled by a National (Malawi-Based) expert in the field of Human Rights. The team leader will be responsible for overall planning, coordination and management of the mission as well as the overall analysis, conclusions and recommendations as drafted and presented in the final mission report.
The consultant should generally have the following attributes and skills:

• Fluent in both spoken and written English;
• Excellent analytical and interview skills;
• Active listening and strong report writing skills;
• Excellent facilitation and training expertise, with proven knowledge and experience of adult learning methodologies.

Qualifications and skills:

• University degree in law, human rights, political science, public administration or related field.

General professional experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in the area of human rights;
• Proven experience in conducting sector human rights specific reviews, institutional assessments and/or training missions.

Specific professional experience:

• Proven knowledge and experience in International Human Rights Instruments and reporting requirements;
• Knowledge and experience of conducting training needs assessments, development of learning materials and facilitation of training events.
• Knowledge of the Democratic Governance Sector in Malawi will be an added advantage.

How to apply:

Applications and updated CV should be submitted to jobsbirdmunich.de

Organization: Bureau for Institutional Reform and Democracy
Country: Malawi
Closing date: 21 Sep 2014

Strengthening Human Rights Professional Skills for the Malawi Human Rights Commission
Team leader / International Human Rights Expert

The consultancy team will consist of 2 experts, with the team leader being an International Human Rights Expert, while the second position will be filled by a National (Malawi-Based) expert in the field of Human Rights. The team leader will be responsible for overall planning, coordination and management of the mission as well as the overall analysis, conclusions and recommendations as drafted and presented in the final mission report.

The consultant should generally have the following attributes and skills:

• Fluent in both spoken and written English;
• Excellent analytical and interview skills;
• Active listening and strong report writing skills;
• Excellent facilitation and training expertise, with proven knowledge and experience of adult learning methodologies.

Qualifications and skills:

• University degree in law, human rights, political science, public administration or related field.

General professional experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in the area of human rights.
• Proven experience in conducting sector human rights specific reviews, institutional assessments and/or training missions.

Specific professional experience:

• Proven knowledge and experience in International Human Rights Instruments and their reporting requirements;
• Experience in high level human rights advisory positions, preferably with Independent Human Rights Bodies.
• Knowledge and experience of conducting training needs assessments, development of learning materials and facilitation of training events.

How to apply:

Please send your application before the 21th of September 2014, including CV and if possible a short coverletter, to the following address: jobs@birdmunich.de

Country: Egypt
Closing date: 01 Sep 2014

Plan started working in Egypt in 1981 and continues to work in seven of the 27

governorates in which the country is divided: two urban (Cairo and Alexandria)

and five rural (Giza, Beheira, Kalyoubia, Assuit and Sohag). Plan works under the

supervision of the Ministry of Social Solidarity and with many local and national

Partners.

Specific Purpose of the Work:

Plan International aims to undertake a comprehensive study so as to develop ample understanding of the current situation of refugee rights in Egypt with a specific emphasis on Syrian refugees, particularly children, so as to identify practical and relevant rights based policy and programming recommendations to assure overall situational improvement for identified refugees at the community level, in the longer term.

The Requirements:

With familiarity and understanding of the Egyptian context, you will be experienced at carrying out refugee needs and rights assessment in complex emergency situations. Able to demonstrate significant experience in working effectively with UN organisations, international and national NGOs, and with government authorities at national level you will be adept at conducting research at the community level using participatory approaches. Fluency in English required.

For a full TOR and detailed personal specifications, please click here:https://www.dropbox.com/s/dtlcnva4zc7mb4s/Comprehensive%20Refugee%20Asse...

HOW TO APPLY:

· Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates, preferably based in Egypt.

· Applicants should submit a brief proposal of a maximum of 4 pages commenting on the TOR and outlining the proposed approach, and an estimated budget (which also shows daily rates).

· Applicants should also submit a writing sample in English (preferably a quantitative assessment report on a relevant theme), contacts for three professional referees, and a current CV.

· Deadline for submitting approach note and CV is Monday the 1st September, 17.00 GMT.Proposals received afte r the submission date/time will not be considered. Shortlisted entities only will be contacted.

· All applications need to be emailed to: Rec.Plan@plan-international.org

Location: Plan Egypt

Type of role: Consultancy

Duration: Approx 3-6 months

Salary: Dependant on proposal

Close date:5pm Monday 1^st September 2014

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy.

Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

How to apply:

All applications need to be emailed to: Rec.Plan@plan-international.org

Organization: HelpAge International
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 27 Aug 2014

NATIONAL POSITION BASED IN EITHER NAIROBI OR MARSABIT

The incumbent working under the HSNP SPR II will provide support to the execution of the programme by overseeing the operations of four county based partners in Wajir, Mandera and Marsabit. S/he will work to ensure that partners abide by the agreed activity plans and undertake mobilization, communications and collection/responding to complaints and grievances. The incumbent will also be the main link between the programme and National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) at the county level. S/he will be responsible for monthly and quarterly reporting and documenting good practices in accordance with the plans, budgets and terms and conditions of the contract.

The candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in development studies, social sciences or information technology, 3 years’ work experience preferably with an NGO with at least one year in Northern Kenya. He/she will have experience in working with Local NGOs, community mobilizations and reporting.

How to apply:

To apply, send an updated CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role. Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email and send to jobs.ewca@helpage.org

Organization: Diakonia Sweden
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 23 Sep 2013

TERMS OF REFERENCE – END OF TERM EVALUATIONDEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAMME – PHASE IVAn Integrated Approach to Enhance Democracy and Human Rights in Sool, Sanaag, Puntland and Galmudug1.0 INTRODUCTIONThe SIDA-funded Democracy and Human Rights Programme – Phase IV, titled “An integrated approach to enhance democracy and human rights in Sool, Sanaag, Puntland and Galmudug”, is a 3-year programme that started in April 2011 through March 2014, implemented by Diakonia through its partners in Somalia.The programme has an overall objective of promoting democracy, human rights and gender equality in North-East and Central-South Somalia; with the specific objective of empowering the community through the civil society to qualitatively participate in the democratisation process in Sool, Sanaag, Puntland and Galmudug.The programme, which is in its fourth phase, has the following results;1. Result 1: Local partners influencing the rights holders and duty bearers in adopting and applying the principles, practice and values of good citizenship and governance,2. Result 2: Local partner promoting peaceful co-existence,3. Result 3: Empowered community (both genders) participating in the democratisation process in Somalia,4. Result 4: Local partners effectively engaging in the democratisation process and advancement of human rights,5. Result 5: Improved programme development for Diakonia.

This fourth phase of the programme builds up on the previous three phases of the programme, which have focused on promoting democratic principles and values, culture, gender equality and human rights by increasing access to formal and non-formal education and training, vocational skills development, promotion of peace and civic education, awareness raising on emerging issues including HIV/AIDS, female genital mutilation (FGM) and gender equality and strengthening the capacity of civil society organizations and key local institutions involved in education and training, human rights and democracy initiatives in North East and Central South Somalia.The programme has been implemented through 12 local partner organizations, namely; Kaalo Relief and Development Organisation, Somalia Family Services (SFS), Youth Employment Summit – Somalia (YES Somalia), Samo Development Organisation (SDO), Puntland State University (PSU), We Are Women Activists (WAWA), Forum for African Women Educationists – Somalia Chapter (FAWESOM), Garowe Teacher Education College (GTEC), Gardho Women Network (Garwonet), Ilsan Women Coalition, Abyan Women Organisaionr and Female Education Centres Network (FECNET), and Ministry of Education (MoE) and Ministry of Women Development & Family Affairs (MoWDaFA).

2.0 CONTEXTSomalia: The Somali Republic is in the Horn of Africa, bounded to the north by the Gulf of Aden and in the east by the Indian Ocean. It shares land borders with Djibouti to the north-west, Kenya to the south-west, and Ethiopia to the west. The Somali population is one of the most homogeneous in the whole of Africa, in terms of culture, language and religion. Somalia is an arid country, having only 1.64% of its land arable. 80% of the population is nomadic or semi-nomadic pastoralists, whose mainstay is rearing goats, sheep, camels and cattle. In 2012, Somalia Transitional Federal Government (TFG) carried out elections and transitioned into the Somali National Government (SNG)Puntland state: The Puntland State, where the projects supported by Diakonia are mainly concentrated, is an offshoot of the protracted civil war in Somalia. When the country disintegrated into warring clan-based fiefdoms, the people from the former five regions of the Somali Republic in the north-eastern part of the country formed the Puntland State of Somalia in August 1998. A three-year Transitional Charter guaranteed separation of powers and envisaged a federal Somalia. In 2001, when the Transitional Charter expired, the Puntland Parliament approved a transitional constitution, which was passed in April 2012. The Puntland Constitution has stipulated and called for democratization, the formation of political parties, decentralization of powers to the districts, and convening of elections at the earliest possible time. The Puntland State established a Transitional Puntland Electoral Commission (TPEC), a nine-member commission mandated to steer the democratisation road map. TPEC has managed to enact the Puntland Constitution and regulate the establishment of 6 political parties. These political parties are expected to participate and provide contestants for local council and parliamentary elections in 2013.In order to provide for a smooth transition within the democratisation process, the Presidential term was extended by one year to January 2014, much to the chagrin of many opposition persons. This has led to friction between the current administration and members of opposition political parties.The most recent Puntland-specific data on the state of basic services is the community mapping exercise for Somalia carried out jointly by UNDP and the World Bank and published in 2008, indicates that with regard to Education; although primary schools are now to be found in a significant number of settlements (in an estimated 30% of settlements) – and some secondary schools – there are very few technical and tertiary institutions. Where educational facilities do exist they have been provided mainly by NGOs and the private sector.As for Health, throughout Puntland health facilities are described as ‘scarce’. They are poorly equipped and people have to travel long distances to reach them. There is an acute shortage of professionally trained health personnel. Less than 40% of settlements have access to trained midwives.In the water sector, in most areas, piped water is available to only 5% of the settlements. Most residents draw water from unprotected sources. Less than 50% of settlements have relatively easy access to water. On average, people have to walk 5.2 km to access water. Affecting all three of these basic services, transportation is a problem across the whole of Puntland.

3.0 PURPOSE OF THE END OF TERM EVALUATIONThe evaluation is intended principally for learning purposes, accountability purposes and assist in charting the future of the programme. It is expected to generate relevant findings, lessons and recommendations that will guide and inform the future of the Somalia Country programme, in relation to the new Swedish Results Strategy, and the Democracy and Human Rights programme, in particular.

4.0 OBJECTIVES OF THE END OF TERM EVALUATIONThe overall objective of the evaluation is to provide Sweden, Diakonia, local partners, stakeholders and project beneficiaries with necessary data and information for making informed decisions regarding the performance of the Democracy and Human Rights Phase IV programme in terms of its efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainability, and also to take appropriate action on any required changes in the programme design, development and implementation strategies for the future.

5.0 SCOPE OF THE END OF TERM EVALUATIONThe end of term evaluation will cover the Phase IV period (April 2011 – March 2014) of the programme with reference to the previous three phases. All the different project components and activities stated in the original logical framework will be assessed. The standard criteria on evaluation namely: relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, sustainability and impact will be used to structure the evaluation.The evaluation will have to take into account that it takes place before the end of Phase IV - September-October 2013. This will have an impact on measurement of the results of the programme.

Key issues to be looked into should include, but not limited to;5.1 RelevanceThe analysis of relevance will focus on the extent to which the programme design effectively and appropriately:? analyzed the project’s coherence with the local partner needs and polices and government development needs,? identified key stakeholders and target groups (including gender analysis and analysis of vulnerable groups), assessed institutional capacity issues and effectively promoted local ownership,? clearly and accurately identified real problems,? analyzed lessons learned from past experience and ensured coherence with current/ongoing initiatives,? provided a clear analysis of strategy options and justified the recommended implementation strategy,? established a clear and logically coherent set of project objectives (goal, purpose, outputs, results) and a set of indicative activities for delivering each project output,? developed a clear and useful logical framework matrix with supporting activity and resource/cost schedules,? analyzed assumptions and risks,? established appropriate management and coordination arrangements,? established appropriate and effective monitoring and evaluation systems,? provided an analysis of sustainability issues – including the financial and economic sustainability of the proposed measure, environmental impact, benefits to both women and men and the use of appropriate technology.? For the Future: The evaluation will seek to identify and advise on what is relevant in the design of a future programme, including thematic areas of focus and geographic focus. This should be done with the new Swedish Result Strategy for Somalia in mind.5.2 EfficiencyThe efficiency criterion will inform on how well the various activities transformed the available resources into the intended results, in terms of quantity, quality and timeliness. This will focus on issues such as;? the quality of day-to-day management, for example in (i) management of the budget (including whether an inadequate budget was a factor); (ii) management of personnel, information, property, etc, (iii) whether management of risk was adequate, i.e. whether flexibility was demonstrated in response to changes in circumstances; (iv) relations/coordination with local authorities, institutions, beneficiaries, other donors; (v) respect for deadlines,? costs and value-for-money: how far the costs of the programme were justified by the benefits _ whether or not expressed in monetary terms in comparison with similar programmes or known alternative approaches, taking account of contextual differences;? local partner contributions, if any,? quality of monitoring: its existence (or not), accuracy and flexibility, and the use made of it; adequacy of baseline information.? For the Future: the evaluation will seek to advise on the most efficient way of transforming similar resources into tangible results.5.3 EffectivenessThe effectiveness criterion will inform on how far the programme outputs were used, and the programme purpose realized. This will focus on issues such as;? whether the planned benefits have been delivered and received, as perceived by all key stakeholders (including women and men and specific vulnerable groups),? in institutional change; whether behavioural patterns have changed in the beneficiary organisations or groups at various levels; and how far the changed institutional arrangements and characteristics have produced the planned improvements (e.g. in communications, productivity, ability to generate actions which lead to economic and social development); if the assumptions and risk assessments at results level turned out to be inadequate or invalid, or unforeseen external factors intervened, how flexibly management adapted to ensure that the results would still achieve the purpose; and how well it was supported in this by key stakeholders – partners, government, donor and Diakonia,? whether the balance of responsibilities between the various partners was appropriate, which accompanying measures were or should have been taken by Diakonia, and with what consequences,? how unplanned results may have affected the benefits received,? whether any shortcomings were due to a failure to take account of cross-cutting or over-arching issues such as gender, environment and poverty during implementation.? For the future: the evaluation will seek to inform on the most effective way of achieving results.5.4 ImpactThis criterion will refer to the relationship between the programme specific objective (purpose) and the overall objective (goal); with a focus on the extent to which the benefits received by the target beneficiaries had a wider overall effect on larger numbers of people in the region or in the country as a whole. The following aspects will be analysed;? to what extent the planned goal have been achieved, and how far that was directly due to the programme,? to what extent the political, social and economic development can be attributed to the programme,? in institutional change; how far enhanced economic and social development resulted from improved institutional capabilities and communications,? if there were unplanned impacts, how they affected the overall impact,? how all gender-related and poverty related impacts were achieved? assess Diakonia value addition in the programme, especially in partner/CSO capacity development and general accompaniment processes. How have we used (or not used) Diakonia’s strategies for change, especially in connecting the different phases of the programme?? For the future: the evaluation will advise on the design and development of a realistic specific objective for a new programme, taking into consideration how much of the impact can be attributed to programme’s direct intervention5.5 SustainabilityThis criterion will focus on whether the positive outcomes of the programme at purpose level are likely to continue after external funding ends. Issues to be looked into include;? ownership of objectives and achievements, e.g. how far all stakeholders were consulted on the objectives from the outset, and whether they agreed with them and remained in agreement throughout the duration of the programme,? policy support and the responsibility of the beneficiary institutions, e.g. how far donor policy and national policy corresponded, and the effects of any policy changes; how far the relevant national, sectoral and budgetary policies and priorities affected the programme positively or adversely; and the level of support from external actors – governmental, public, business and other civil society organizations.? institutional capacity, e.g. the degree of commitment of all partners (e.g. through internal policy and systems; the extent to which the programme embedded local partner institutional structures; how far good relations with exist with donors, stability of partner organizations, funding capacities; whether the partners appear likely to be capable of continuing the flow of benefits after the programme ends (are they well-led, with adequate and trained staff, sufficient budget and equipment?),? the adequacy of the programme budget for its purpose;? socio-cultural factors, e.g. whether the project is in tune with local perceptions of needs and of ways of producing and sharing benefits; whether it respects local power-structures, status systems and beliefs, and if it seeks to change any of those, how well-accepted are the changes both by the target group and by others; how well it was based on an analysis of such factors, including target group/ beneficiary participation in design and implementation; and the quality of relations between the external programme staff and local communities,? whether cross-cutting issues such as gender equality, environmental impact and good governance; were appropriately accounted for and managed from the outset of the project? For the future: the evaluation will advise on the design and development of a coherent sustainability plan for a similar programme.

6.0 METHODOLOGYThe methodology of the evaluation should use a mix of qualitative and quantitative approaches, and should consider the following;
Documents Review – These will be myriad of documents deemed relevant to the evaluation of the programme and will include; proposal documents, technical reports, partner reports financial reports, audits, sector plans from government, contracts, secondary document from other stakeholders relevant to the programme.Focus Group Discussions - Focus Group Discussions will be held at partner level and beneficiary level.Semi-Structured Interview (SSI) - SSI will be carried out with selected partners and beneficiaries and government institutions.Observations - Careful and systematic observation in places where the evaluation team will engage beneficiaries and partners organizations.Key Informant Interviews - This method is important to capture the views and professional opinions of people who know about the circumstances on the ground. This will include project officers, heads of partner organizations, government officials etc.Most significant change stories - It is suggested that the consultants should collect stories of change from identified beneficiaries of the project. The stories will focus on what the project beneficiaries consider to be the most significant change brought by the project in their lives, capacities or way of operating.Primary Data analysis - Data gathered using various methods and tools have to be collated, analyzed and interpreted systematically. The evaluators will be expected to come up with detailed data/information analysis methods. It would be possible to utilize social science data analysis software such as the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences

7.0 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe consultant(s) will be responsible for leading the evaluation and producing the evaluation report. Diakonia programme staff will support the consultant(s) to mobilize and coordinate the logistics and data collection process (if any). Diakonia will organize the verification workshops/meetings.The consultant(s) will report to the Diakonia Country Manager – Somalia in Nairobi.
The consultant(s) will meet separately with the Swedish Embassy in Nairobi to present preliminary findings. The Diakonia Country Representative in Garowe, Puntland, will provide management and day supervision and support to the evaluation team whilst in Puntland. Diakonia Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation Manager in Nairobi, will provide overall quality assurance of the evaluation.Collation of feedback on the findings and recommendations from the evaluation will be done by the Country Manager – Somalia.

8.0 OUTPUTS/DELIVERABLESThe consultant(s) should deliver the following outputs and services;? A technical proposal with a proposed evaluation framework/design and a description of the evaluation team,? Upon signing a contract submit an inception report detailing the evaluation design, methodology and data collection tools to be discussed and agreed upon with Diakonia,? Plan and carry out the evaluation process,? Produce a draft report of the evaluation,? Facilitate a validation workshop in Garowe on the basis of the draft report,? Submit a final evaluation report incorporating comments from the Diakonia and other stakeholders,? The consultant(s) should submit the final report in soft and 3 hard copies.

9.0 ENVISAGED TIMEFRAMESThe following are the envisaged timeframes, which might or might not run concurrently; Activity Man days Datesa. Consultative and briefing meetings at Nairobi level 1 Augustb. Identification and review of project documents 2 Septemberc. Development of evaluation tools, preparation and submission of inception report. Incorporation of comments 2 Septemberd. Field work in Puntland (training of enumerators, pre-testing tools, data collection & debriefing) 12 September - Octobere. Dissemination and validation workshop in Puntland 1 Octoberf. Debriefing at Nairobi level 1 Octoberg. Revision, finalization of the report, submission and approval 2 November Total 21

10.0 TERMS AND CONDITIONSLogistics: The consultant(s) travel from base to the field and back after the end of the contract (including airport tax), food, and accommodation will be covered by Diakonia.Tax and insurance: The consultant(s) shall be responsible for their income tax and/or travel and other insurance during the assignment.Code of conduct: The consultant shall be required to sign and abide to Diakonia’s Code of Conduct, which can be found at http:///www.diakonia.se Additional terms and conditions of service shall be spelt out in the contract.

How to apply:

Applications will be made in soft copy including CVs, testimonials and sample of previous work. The applications should be submitted on or before 23rd September 2013 and via email to Stephen.ndichu@diakonia.se All applications should include the following;? Cover letter (maximum 1 page)? Technical proposal (max 8 pages): The technical proposal should include (i) brief explanation about the Consultant with particular emphasis on previous experience in this kind of work; (ii) profile of the Consultant to be involved in undertaking the evaluation, (iii) Understanding of the TOR and the task to be accomplished, (iv) draft evaluation frame work and plan? Samples: At least two samples of previous work i.e. end of term evaluation of similar programmes preferably in Somalia or similar context.