CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

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

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

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

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

In 2015 the program will focus on:

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

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

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your main responsabilities will be to :

1) Management, monitoring and reporting

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

2) Team coordination and security

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

3) Security

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

4) Management of human resources

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

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

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

6) Representation

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

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

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

8) Legal management

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

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

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

Education

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

Professional experience

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

Required Skills

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

Aptitude

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

Language and computer skills

• English: fluent (verbal and written)

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

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

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

How to apply:

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

To have a look at all our vacancies.

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

Organization: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 11 Oct 2014

Every year, Africa is faced with droughts, floods, cyclones and other disasters. Africa has the highest mortality-related vulnerability indicators for drought. In the last 30 years, 70% of the worst global droughts have occurred in sub-Saharan Africa. One third of African lives in drought-prone areas. Climate change has led to an increase in hydro-meteorological events. 25% of disaster events in Africa are related to flooding. The number if people expose to floods in Africa grew from 500,000 per year in 1970 to around 2 million people nowadays. 4.87% is the rate of population growth per year in Africa, the fastest urbanizing continent. With more than 1.4 million volunteers across Africa, the Red Cross Red Crescent is uniquely placed to contribute to disaster risk reduction , given its long history of building community preparedness and readiness to respond to disasters.

1.PURPOSE AND SCOPE

****3.1 *Purpose*****

The external review will help the IFRC Africa DM Coordinator to implement a DRR Program in Africa before the end of the year. The consultant will also manage a team of 3 people that will also work on the implementation of the program.

1. Scope

The review will cover seven countries in West Coast of Africa, and the nine cities that are part of the urban DRR program. At the IFRC level, the consultant will look at the overall coordination of the DRR Program funded by a Partner National Society.

1. DELIVERABLES/OUTPUTS

The expected outputs are:

1. Inception report, detailing the schedule and costs for the evaluation;
2. Briefing by IFRC Disaster Management Coordinator for Africa;
3. Draft report, including the DRR Framework for West Coast and the floods modelling for the urban DRR program that will be delivered by the team;
4. Final report
5. Zone-level debriefing

All products arising from this evaluation will be owned by the IFRC. The consultant will not be allowed, without prior authorization in writing from the IFRC, to cite or present any of the analytical results as his or her own work or to make use of the evaluation results for private publication purposes.

1. PROPOSED SCHEDULE

The consultant will be recruited in October 2014. The initial findings from the field missions will be shared on 1 December 2014. The consultancy period will be for a maximum of 40 working days.

1. TECHNICAL REFERENCE GROUP

The consultant will be supported by a technical reference group, including specialists in disaster DRR and urban risk management. The reference group, in support of the IFRC DMC for Africa, will engage with, discuss issues, guide and provide feedback to the consultant.

1. REVIEW TEAM COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

The consultant will act as a team leader and will have the overall responsibility to lead and manage the team. He/she will report to the IFRC Africa DMC and will be responsible for:

1. Managing the relationship with National Societies and external agencies during the mission, ensuring that he/she, as well as the other team members, act in accordance with the best interests of the IFRC and the Red Cross/Red Crescent Code of Conduct;
2. Submitting a report and briefing the technical reference group;
3. Leading a final debriefing of the field mission and overall outcomes to the Africa DMC and Africa Zone;
4. Overseeing the preparation of an interim and final narrative report; and
5. Acquitting all financial expenditures.

Competencies of the Consultant

• Experience in strategic planning.
• Strong knowledge of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement and its disaster response tools.
• Knowledge of the African context.
• Experience in organizational development, disaster response and strategic planning.

Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing evaluations of humanitarian relief operations required.

Minimum of 5 years of monitoring and evaluation experience required.

• University degrees at the post-graduate level in a relevant field of study.

Demonstrated competence in managing quantitative data and carrying out inferential statistics required.

Proven track record of conducting qualitative research, including the development of interview schedules and qualitative data analysis required.

Experience in qualitative data collection and data analysis techniques (especially in the design of coding schemes).

Excellent written and spoken English skills required, as well as excellent analytical, writing and presentation skills.

Strong computer skills in spread-sheet, word processing, database management (MS Access) statistical analysis software familiarity (SPSS, Stata), and presentation software required.

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.

Experience working with government representatives of several countries strongly preferred.

Demonstrated capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

8. APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested candidates should submit their application material by 11^th October 2014 zonehr.africa@ifrc.org .The applications should include:

1. Curriculum Vitae(CV)
2. Cover letter clearly summarizing your experience as it pertains to this assignment, your daily rate, availability and contact details of three professional referees.

Applicants may be required to provide examples of previous written work similar to that described in this ToR. Application materials are non-returnable, and we thank you in advance for understanding that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

How to apply:

Send requested documents to zonehr.Africa@ifrc.org

Organization: Gender Resources Inc.
Country: Zimbabwe
Closing date: 28 Nov 2014

ABOUT GENDER RESOURCES:

GRI advances gender equality and women’s empowerment so that all people – women, men, boys, and girls – have equal abilities and opportunities to lead more fulfilling lives. We utilize innovative practices in adult education, communication technology, and results-based program management to achieve programs with tangible impacts for real people. Incorporated in 2012, GRI is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) based in San Francisco, California.

JOB SUMMARY:

GRI is currently seeking a Senior Gender Advisor for the anticipated USAID-funded Poverty Reduction and Food Security – Livestock Development (PRFS-LD) program in Zimbabwe. The Advisor will have overall accountability to ensure strategic development, delivery of project results, and client satisfaction for women’s agricultural development project components. Periodic overnight travel will be required.

This position in contingent on funding.

Citizens of Zimbabwe are encouraged to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Oversee strategic development and program deliverables for gender and women’s programs

· Monitor budgets, grants and expenditures

· Serve as primary point of contact (POC) for gender

· Recruit and oversee international consultants and local national staff

· Maintain collaborative relationships with project staff

· Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual reports, work-plans, and success stories as required by client and GRI

· Travel to field to ensure successful delivery of program results

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Masters in agriculture, rural development, economic development, or similar required.

· Ten (10) years experience developing and managing agricultural and rural development programs for women; fifteen (15) years preferred.

· Additional experience with food security, nutrition, climate change, access to rural finance, and agribusiness development preferred.

· Prior experience in Zimbabwe required.

· Prior management experience preferred.

· Fluency in English required. Additional local languages a plus.

· Prior experience working on USAID programs preferred.

· Excellent management and administrative skills.

· High level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, funders and policy makers

· Self-motivated and well organized.

· Ability to work collaboratively, supportively, and respectfully with others.

· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

· Flexibility and willingness to travel to difficult environments to complete program assignments.

· Citizens of Zimbabwe are encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

To apply, please email your CV (in English) to jobs@genderresources.com. Please include “Zimbabwe PRFS-LD”in the subject line.

Pay is commensurate with position and experience.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

GRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, or pregnancy.

Organization: Danish Demining Group
Country: Libya
Closing date: 10 Sep 2014

Armed Violence Reduction Project Manager - Libya

We are looking for a dedicated AVR Project Manager to provide the overall leadership for DDG’s Armed Violence Reduction work in Libya.

Who are we?

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than thirty countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief

Danish Demining Group (DDG) is the branch of the Danish Refugee Council that focuses on human security programming. DDG strives to identify safety and security needs from the perspective of those living with conflict and to help them find non-violent solutions. These go beyond traditional mine action activities which only reduce the threat posed by explosive remnants of war. Through Armed Violence Reduction projects we engage communities in seeking out durable solutions to local security problems. DRC and DDG have worked in Libya since August 2011 in the fields of humanitarian response, mixed migration and mine action. Donor funding has now been awarded for a 12-month project on Armed Violence Reduction in the southern city of Sabha where DRC/DDG already has a well-established presence.

Duties and Responsibilities

Your will be in charge of the overall leadership for DDG’s Armed Violence Reduction work in Libya and negotiate the elements of the project with local officials and community leaders. In addition you will:

• Recruit and help to induct and train national project staff
• Monitor the performance of project staff and provide coaching and feedback
• Plan and lead the implementation of all project activities
• Develop realistic workplans which focus on achieving tangible results within a short timeframe
• Develop a rigorous Monitoring and Evaluation plan and ensure its implementation
• As principal budget holder for the project, plan and monitor expenditure, ensuring accountability
• Coordinate effectively with other sector managers as part of an integrated Stabilisation programme
• Draft interim and final project reports and provide briefings for donors and stakeholders as needed
• Devise future AVR project plans and funding proposals based on experience from the pilot project
• Contribute to the management of safety and security by adhering to established protocols
• Other reasonable tasks as requested by the Director for Programmes

Reporting to:

• Country Director, Programmes

Responsible for:

• Assistant Project Manager, Senior Project Officer

Qualifications

• A postgraduate qualification in peace studies, political science or related field;
• Extensive experience of working on issues related to conflict reduction, community-based approaches, and awareness raising,
• At least 3 years’ experience of project management including staff management and monitoring and evaluation;
• Excellent drafting and communication skills in English. Knowledge of Arabic an advantage;
• Experience of management of project finances;
• Experience of working in complex and politically-sensitive contexts, and excellent political judgement;
• A team player: able to demonstrate a constructive, cooperative and problem-solving approach;
• Experience of working in insecure environments and of security management;
• High degree of computer literacy;

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of nationality, race, gender or age.

Conditions

Availability:As soon as possible, but ideally from 1^st October 2014

Duty station: Sabha, southern Libya. An R&R policy applies.

Contract: An initial contract until 31 March 2015 is offered and will be extendable subject to funding

Salary and conditions in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. The position will be placed at salary level A11.

Further information

You are welcome to contact Lene Rasmussen, DDG Regional Manager MENAlene.rasmussen@drc.dk for more information about the position.

Please note that applications are not to be sent to Lene Rasmussen; we only accept applications sent online via www.drc.dkunder Vacancies > Current vacancies > AVR Project Manager, Libya Applications sent directly to Lene Rasmussen will not be considered.

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

Commitments

DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html).

About DRC

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

How to apply:

Application process

Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.Please provide references, but do not attach any written recommendations.

We only accept applications online on www.drc.dk> Vacancies > AVR Project Manager, Libya (click on the vacancy, then on “Apply for position” at the bottom of the window that opens).
Please submit your applicationno later than September 10 2014.