CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: World Vision
Country: Mali
Closing date: 26 Feb 2015

This is your opportunity to use your team management and multilateral donor experience to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children.

You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)–a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The Resource Development Manager - World Vision Mali will provide leadership on the successful pre-positioning for, acquisition of, start-up of, and reporting on new non-sponsorship projects (grants, private sector funds, and major donor funds), strong and effective donor engagement, and high quality results-oriented staff capacity building, so that World Vision can achieve its strategic objectives by expanding and improving its contributions to child well-being Mali through annually increased and diversified project funding.

We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management of the Resource Development function.
• Responsible of planning, ensuring efficient and effective deployment of time and talent to achieve Resource Development objectives.
• Advice and support the National Director (ND) in his/her engagement on matters related to resource development, donor engagement, external engagement and strategic positioning, public relations, partner engagement and development, and engagement of internal and external WV stakeholders in the area of resource acquisition.
• Lead the setting and implementation of resource acquisition plans within the context of the broader agenda for external engagement
• Serve on Senior Management Team (SMT) or equivalent and provide resource development information for decision making at SMT or Senior Leadership Team level

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Must have a university degree in relevant field (such as international development rural development, community development, NGO leadership, technical sector, business/administration, or communications) or relevant equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years’ professional experience of which at least 3 years are team management experience and of which 6 years are experience working in relief, development, or advocacy with government, NGO, UN agency, international organisation, or multilateral organisation.
• Strong French oral and written skills required; ability to conduct meetings with external stakeholders in French. Ability to read and comment on proposals in French.
• Excellent skills in speaking, reading, and writing in English.
• Strong and significant track record in designing and writing winning narrative/technical and financial proposals for major institutional donors (e.g., USAID, USDA, EU, ECHO, DFATD (CIDA), AUSAID, UN agencies, World Bank, Global Fund, Gates Foundation).
• Knowledge/familiarity with requirements/regulations, framework, technical approaches, and philosophy of major bilateral, multilateral and foundation donors (knowledge of corporate donors preferred)
• Experienced networker with a proven ability to maintain strong and up to date knowledge of grant opportunities and trends in international relief and development.
• Ability to engage at a strategic level and build close relationships with bilateral and multilateral donors and NGOs

How to apply:

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in Mali, we'd love to hear from you.

Find the full description and apply onlineby the closing date 26 Feb 2015. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website:www.wvi.org.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Sudan
Closing date: 27 Nov 2014

If you are a committed, creative and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 60 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Vacancy No : UNICEF/Sudan/2014/033

Post Title : International Consultant/Development of Resource Package for Most Vulnerable Adolescents

Contract type : Consultancy

Duty Station : Khartoum

Duration: 90 working days

Supervisor : Adolescents and Youth Programme Manager

**Objective**

To prepare a life skills-based resource packages and assist in the capacity building of partner organizations to better address the priorities of the most vulnerable adolescents

Background

The Adolescents Programme aims to empower adolescents especially the most vulnerable to become productive members of their communities and to reduce conflict-related vulnerabilities. Towards this goal, the Adolescents Programme supported the establishment of adolescent and youth friendly spaces and services in selected conflict-affected localities with the following features: broader access to alternative learning and vocational training; link to sustainable livelihoods; life skills development with particular focus on adolescent and youth participation, and peace education; strengthening of youth networks and governance; and development of demand-driven, youth-centred policies, strategies and services. The Programme builds on UNICEF’s multi-sectoral work in health, WASH, education, child protection by linking and where needed establishing services for adolescents and youth. Given the multitude of interrelated risks and enabling factors that young people face in Sudan, the programme follows a holistic and multi-sectorial approach to adolescent development and empowerment. Crosscutting issues of human rights, gender equality, peace building, environmental sustainability, and capacity development are central to the Programme‘s work.

The Programme targets adolescents between (10-18) years with focus on the most vulnerable adolescents including adolescent girls, out-of-school adolescents, adolescents affected by conflict, and adolescents in need of special protection such as adolescents with disabilities.

Empowerment of the most vulnerable adolescents and equipping them with the knowledge and life skills that reduce their vulnerabilities and protect them from violence is a key area that the Adolescents section will work on together with the Education and Child Protection Sections in UNICEF.

The objective of this consultancy is to prepare the needed resources (training resource package) and build the capacities among the service providers and partners to better address adolescents’ rights and priorities.

The resource package will consist of two parts:

1) Part 1 (Adolescents’ service providers Component): Training manual targeting adolescents to be used by the service providers. The manual will provide the knowledge and the techniques that the service provider can use to implement life skills based activities with the adolescents. The resource package can be used by the social workers, animators, teachers and youth workers.

2) Part 2 (Sensitization Component): Training modules will be prepared to sensitize the policy makers and mangers on the positive development approach to adolescents and to support the empowerment of adolescents as resources. Target groups could include police, manager of the FCPU units, judges and others

The process that will be followed will be participatory, will build on existing relevant resources and will take into consideration the existing diversity in the Sudanese context. Consultations with adolescents throughout the process of the development of the resource package will be key to ensuring that the resource package is developed as per the priorities and needs of adolescents.

Main tasks related to the job

**Preparatory phase (17 days):**

Review available literature and resources developed on the national, global or regional level- including existing reviews being conducted by the Child Protection Section in Sudan in the area of reintegration of ex-combatants and the child friendly spaces. (5 days)

Prepare a concept note on the methodology, approach and principles that need to be taken into consideration in the development of the resource package (2 days)

Prepare a work plan for the assignment (1 day)

Prepare guidance and tools to be used in the focus group discussions with the adolescents and service providers to identify the priority issues for the various adolescent groups (2 days).

Conduct focus group discussions with the adolescents and service providers on the key priorities to be addressed in the manual, with the support of national facilitator. (7 days)

**Development phase (34 days):**

Develop a detailed outline for each of the components of the resource package as per the feedback received from the focus group discussions and meetings with the technical committee. (2 days)

Prepare a first draft of the resource package (Adolescents service providers component, Sensitization Component) to be reviewed by the technical committee and revise as per their feedback (edited) (30 days)

Prepare a field testing plan for each component including the target groups, timeframe and expected outcomes (1 day)

Prepare tools that can be used in the field testing phase of the resource package (1 day);

**Testing and capacity building (39 days):**

Deliver two training workshops for service providers who will field test the adolescents’ service providers’ component (7 days/ workshop- total of 17 days including report writing).

Deliver one training workshop for policy makers/managers to test the sensitization module (5 days including report writing)

Provide the service providers with the tools that they can use to provide feedback on the field testing (1 day).

Introduce changes based on the field testing and review of the technical committee (5 days);

Deliver a training of trainers of service providers on the manual ( 7 days training workshop + 2 preparatory days + 2 reporting days)

Minimum Qualifications

At least a Master’s degree in social studies or any other related field.

At least 8 years of practical experience in the field of adolescents with focus on the development of life skills material and participation

Experience in preparing participatory training material targeting young people

Gender sensitive

Strong and effective communication skills and proven ability to negotiate and influence change.

Ability to work in a diverse, multi-cultural setting with sensitivity to the local context.

Very good report writing and analytical skills.

Fluent in English and Arabic

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their application, updated CVs, completed UN personal history form P11 (which can be downloaded fromwww.unicef.org/employ*)**to**sudanhrvacancies@unicef.org*Candidates are also kindly requested to provide an indication on the fees for completing the assignments under this consultancy. Applicants should indicate the vacancy number of the post they are applying for.*

Closing date: Nov 27, 2014

*Successful candidate must be willing to travel to field locations, depending on the needs of the consultancy.*

*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.*

*UNICEF is an equal opportunity employer and qualified females are particularly encouraged to apply.*

*UNICEF is a smoke-free working environment.*

*Zero tolerance of sexual abuse and exploitation is our policy.*

“UNICEF is an equal opportunity employer, qualified female and young people are strongly encouraged to apply”.

Organization: World Vision
Country: Mali
Closing date: 15 Oct 2014

This is your opportunity to use your team management and multilateral donor experience to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children.

You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)–a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The Resource Development Manager - World Vision Mali will provide leadership on the successful pre-positioning for, acquisition of, start-up of, and reporting on new non-sponsorship projects (grants, private sector funds, and major donor funds), strong and effective donor engagement, and high quality results-oriented staff capacity building, so that World Vision can achieve its strategic objectives by expanding and improving its contributions to child well-being Mali through annually increased and diversified project funding.

We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management of the Resource Development function.
• Responsible of planning, ensuring efficient and effective deployment of time and talent to achieve Resource Development objectives.
• Advice and support the National Director (ND) in his/her engagement on matters related to resource development, donor engagement, external engagement and strategic positioning, public relations, partner engagement and development, and engagement of internal and external WV stakeholders in the area of resource acquisition.
• Lead the setting and implementation of resource acquisition plans within the context of the broader agenda for external engagement
• Serve on Senior Management Team (SMT) or equivalent and provide resource development information for decision making at SMT or Senior Leadership Team level

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Must have a university degree in relevant field (such as international development rural development, community development, NGO leadership, technical sector, business/administration, or communications) or relevant equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years’ professional experience of which at least 3 years are team management experience and of which 6 years are experience working in relief, development, or advocacy with government, NGO, UN agency, international organisation, or multilateral organisation.
• Strong French oral and written skills required; ability to conduct meetings with external stakeholders in French. Ability to read and comment on proposals in French.
• Excellent skills in speaking, reading, and writing in English.
• Strong and significant track record in designing and writing winning narrative/technical and financial proposals for major institutional donors (e.g., USAID, USDA, EU, ECHO, DFATD (CIDA), AUSAID, UN agencies, World Bank, Global Fund, Gates Foundation).
• Knowledge/familiarity with requirements/regulations, framework, technical approaches, and philosophy of major bilateral, multilateral and foundation donors (knowledge of corporate donors preferred)
• Experienced networker with a proven ability to maintain strong and up to date knowledge of grant opportunities and trends in international relief and development.
• Ability to engage at a strategic level and build close relationships with bilateral and multilateral donors and NGOs

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in Mali, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply:

Find the full description and apply online by the closing date 15 Oct 2014. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone
Closing date: 24 Sep 2014

Purpose of the Position

Under the supervision of the Section Chief, responsible for donors contacts, design and implementation of fund raising strategy and quality of the documentation on the country programme.

Key Expected Results

1. Partnership and Fundraising : keeping with strategic priorities and needs set out by the Country Programme and in collaboration with PFO, GRO and RO: i) ensure the external GRO Communications Contact with the Country Office; ii) Develop a fundraising strategy to raise contributions from bilateral, National Committees, and private donors , and improve information sharing with current and attract the interest of potential donors ; iii) Present a written proposed fundraising strategy for approval by the Country Representative and develop interesting papers or tools for resources mobilization during external travels of the Representative ; iv) Prepare fundraising strategies as required to respond to specific needs (e.g., emergency situations) as identified by the Programme Section ; v) Prepare quarterly analytical report and assure follow up for the fund-raising committee.
2. Writing project proposals: based on evidence-statistics on children provided by the P,M&E Officer, i) Develop or finalize and format English language project proposals; ii) Conceptualize and draft outlines for project proposals With substantive input from Project Officers and field staff; iii) Liaise with PFO, GRO, RO and National Committees in identifying prospective donors and ensuring that project proposals are drafted in compliance with criteria set out by donors; iv) Ensure the completion and correct transmission of project proposals to required addressees.
3. Reporting to donors: i) Track reports due for donors and develop a coherent system for centralizing, recording and monitoring the Country Office's commitment so specific terms and conditions of funding; ii) Prepare a process to track the completion and transmission of donor reports; iii) Develop practical ways to assist Programme Officers with a clear, high quality standards for writing English-language donor reports (e.g., by developing templates that incorporate simplification and harmonization of reporting with other UN agencies); iv) Write or edit drafts of English-language donor reports.
4. Writing country office reports: i) Assist in the development, consolidation, drafting and editing reports and papers, for example: the Annual Report, the Mid Term Review, Country Programme Document, etc.; ii) Ensure overall quality of documents and compliance with criteria set out in Executive Directives, UN/UNICEF policy papers, Communication Programme manuals, UNICEF Country Programme plans and other official guidelines and directives; iii) Ensure the translation to English of key studies, surveys and newsletters for international dissemination closely with the P, M&E Officer.
5. Other actions: i) contribute to the organization of donor field visit and participate to all activities regarding the country programme planning, monitoring and evaluation and promotion of child rights; ii) Research, write, and edit human interest stories and feature articles highlighting UNICEF's work and beneficiaries and assisting the Communications section develop other communications tools to assist international fundraisers in their fundraising activities on behalf of the country; iii) Ensure the high quality and grammatical accuracy of English language documents destined for external audiences; iv) Ensure that outgoing documents meet branding specifications; V) contribute to the knowledge management of the Office.Qualifications of Successful Candidate

EDUCATION
Advanced university degree in Communication, Journalism, Sociology, Public Relations; Marketing or equivalent professional work experience in the communication area combined with advanced university degree in a related area.
*A first university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Five (5) years progressively responsible professional work experience in communication, reporting, fund raising, Programme monitoring and evaluation, two years of which should be in developing countries.

LANGUAGES
Fluency in English speaking and writing and good working knowledge of French is required.
French is required in the case of Guinea.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values:

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity

Core Competencies:

• Communication
• Working with People
• Drive for Results

Remarks
* The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 4 days of receiving an offer.

How to apply:

If you would like to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, please apply to the link below no later than 24 September, 2014.

https://careers.unicef.org/posting_apply?param=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9NTQwQ...

If you have not yet registered with UNICEF Employment, please click on the link below and complete the Registration form. https://careers.unicef.org/registrationUNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Closing date: 23 Sep 2014

Purpose of the Position

Under the general guidance and supervision of the Programme and Planning Manager, and in close collaboration with the Deputy Representative and Chief Programme Communication, the post has responsibilities as follows:
a) responsible for the development of the Country Office's Resource Mobilization strategies and tracking of resource mobilization efforts of programme sections;
b) responsible for all aspects of donor reporting based on information gathered from Programme sections and zonal offices;
c) responsible for monitoring the schedule of reports, based on information consolidated by the Programme Officers/Specialists particularly as they relate to donor relations;
d) ensures the timely preparation and dissemination of other mandatory and special reports, as well as briefing documents and corporate publications relating to programme activities in support of the UNICEF mission in the country;
e) provides direct interface between PFP, and Brussels with regards to donor relations and follow-up action;
f) responsible for all donor relations with National Committees and bilateral donors;
g) Contributes to resource mobilization tasks of the UNCT within the "Delivering as One" framework;

Key Expected Results

1. Donor Relations and reporting activities:
   Enhance positive relationships with donor groups through timely and accurate reporting and monitoring of donor interests and information needs. This includes gathering of information, consolidation, editing and production of all required reports on contributions to the Country Programme;
   Collaborate with other staff to compile, produce and disseminate mandatory UNICEF reports, including the Annual Report;
   Development of the resource mobilization strategy and technical guidance/quality control in proposal preparation and follow-up, as well as compilation of information, editing and layout, support donor and Natcom missions through the preparation of briefing documents for advocacy or information sharing;
   Actively participate and contribute to the UNCT fundraising and reporting tasks within the framework of "Delivering as One";
2. Harmonization and Standardization of Reporting and Monitoring Mechanisms:
   Assess the existing UNICEF systems for information collection, storage and management - which eventually feed into donor reporting;
   Propose solutions for harmonization and standardization of reporting and monitoring mechanisms in order to limit parallel reporting and enhance the quality of data collection;
   Roll out monitoring and reporting mechanisms, ensuring adequate training, troubleshooting and revision of mechanisms as required;
3. Promoting Compliance, Utilization, and Control Methodologies:
   Build systems to promote compliance with terms of specified grants and agreements. This will involve training in donor conditions and donor friendly inputs in Vision;
   Work with, train and plan regular meetings with PAs in the Country Office structure to ensure awareness of utilization and reporting requirements, familiarization with contribution process and where to find key information.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education
Advanced university degree in Political Science, Social Studies, Communication, Journalism, Public Relations; or equivalent professional work experience in the communication area combined with advanced university degree in a related discipline.
Knowledge of quantitative methods and Information Management an asset;
Work Experience
Five (5) years progressively responsible professional work experience in funds management, reporting or information management, two (2) years of which should be in developing countries.
Language Proficiency
Fluency in English and another UN official language required.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Demonstrates highest-level of communication skills, projects credibility, and presents information in a well-structured and logical way
Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment; demonstrates awareness of own strengths and limitations and how these may impact on own work
Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
Has good leadership skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear
Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments
Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives
Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources; makes rational judgments from the available information
Gains agreement and commitment from others by persuading, convincing and negotiating
Keeps up to date with trends in own work area; demonstrates financial awareness and a concern for cost-effectiveness

Remarks

The New and Emerging Talent Initiative (NETI) is an entry point for dynamic professionals interested in an international career with UNICEF. Aside from the qualifications indicated in the job description for this post, all NETI programme applicants must also meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Completion of an advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) at the time of application;
2. Proficiency in English and another official language of the United Nations;
3. Readiness to be assigned to any UNICEF office worldwide, including hardship duty stations;
4. At least 2 years of relevant work experience for functions at the P-2 level, and at least 5 years of relevant work experience for functions at the P-3 level. Relevant experience should include work in developing countries and in multicultural environments.
   All applicants will be required to complete a technical test questionnaire at the time of application. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and will therefore advance to the next stage of the competitive selection process, which involves various additional assessments including a language proficiency test.
   For more information on the NETI Programme, please visit the UNICEF website: www.unicef.org/neti

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

How to apply:

Click here and submit your application through UNICEF's e-recruitment system.

Organization: World Vision
Country: Rwanda
Closing date: 16 Sep 2013

This is your opportunity to use your experience in management, grant funded projects and development work to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children.

You can do this by joining World Vision –a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The Resource Mobilization and Donor Liaison Team Leader-Rwanda will provide leadership and management in the development of World Vision Rwanda resource diversification strategy; strengthen networking and resource acquisition capabilities for World Vision Rwanda. You will also be responsible for the implementation and coordination of Grant Acquisition Management (GAM) processes, proposal formulation, donor liaison. You will track GAM performance metrics and build the capacity of local staff in resource acquisition, grants management and provide support to projects.

We believe that every child born is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Grow the current National Office (NO) institutional grant portfolio.

• Review and research possible proposals and recommend whether NO should pursue these opportunities within the parameters of the growth targets and strategy.

• Build staff capacity on institutional grant project/program management.

• Liaise with host government officials; coordinate and collaborate with top-level officials of the Ministry of Education

• Cultivate, serve and strengthen relationships with all major donors, mid-level donors, and support Donor Liaison Coordinator in building strong relationships with support offices and church partners.

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Master’s Degree in International Development, International Relations, Social Science, Management, Rural Development or any related field..

• Leadership capabilities that includes coaching staff to high level of performance & engaging in effective cross cultural & cross functional working to achieve shared goals and effective indirect line management.

• Experienced networker with an ability to maintain a good up to date knowledge of the grant opportunities and trends in the humanitarian sector.

• Proven experience in development work with a thorough understanding of sustainable development and sectoral interventions.

• At least 5 years of team management experience, preferably from a National Office.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in Rwanda, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply:

Find the full description and apply online by the closing date. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.

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