CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Government of Somalia
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 13 Feb 2015

Objective of the Consultancy

The objective of this consultancy is to review and assess the 2014 Education Action Plan and the Somaliland Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) 2012-2016 to evaluate the performance of the education sector in improving access to quality education in Somaliland.

In particular, the consultancy is to assess the progress against the Annual Action Plan and Aide Memoire which ultimately links with the implementation of the Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) 2012-2016 in cooperation and partnership with the Ministry of Education and Higher Studies (MoEHS) and the Education Sector Committee. The assessment will feed into a JRES workshop (March 2015) which will provide an opportunity for the MoEHS and partners to convene to jointly analyze the sector, drawing upon the assessments. The results will then feed into the development of an Education Action Plan 2015-2016 and an Aide Memoire.

Expected Results & Deliverables

A draft report and a powerpoint presentation on field visits carried out jointly with Somaliland authorities and implementing partners to public and private, formal and non-formal education institutions at primary, secondary and higher education levels, to vocational education and training institutions, as well as to central and decentralised Somaliland authorities supporting the education sector.

Assess the implementation and progress of the Education Action Plan 2014-2015 and the extent to which the recommendations in the Aide Memoire have been implemented

Review of the ESSP 2012-2016 and identification of achievements made so far as well as of remaining gaps.

Support to the MoEHS in Somaliland in undertaking the second annual JRES, including the preparation for and support during a workshop with wide sector participation.

Based on the analysis from the JRES preparation and workshop, the development of a costed Education Action Plan 2015-2016.

Aide Memoire that captures sector review preparations - including field visits -, discussions, key findings and recommendations developed.

Please download the ToR for further details.

How to apply:

Please send your Expression of Interest (EoI) with a cost estimation (which includes proposed daily fee, DSA, flight to/from Hargeisa and other miscellaneous costs) and a curriculum vitae, all in English, not later than 13th February 2015 at 1200hrs local time (GMT+3) to dg.moe@hotmail.com with copy to syamamoto@unicef.org

Organization: International Fertilizer Development Center
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 07 Jan 2015

Terms of Reference for the Midterm Review of the IFDC CATALIST-Uganda Project for the period August 2012- August 2014.

Increasing Incomes by Sustainably Commercializing Smallholder Agriculture through Improved Productivity and Market Development

Preface

The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is a public international organization addressing critical issues such as food security, the alleviation of global hunger and poverty, environmental protection and the promotion of economic development and self-sufficiency.

IFDC’s mission is “*To increase agricultural productivity in a sustainable manner through the development and transfer of effective and environmentally sound plant nutrient technology and agricultural marketing expertise.*” IFDC’s Competitive Agricultural Systems and Enterprises (CASE) approach focuses on the development of sustainable and private sector-based competitive agricultural production systems. A key element to productivity improvements and farmer income is the Commercialized Sustainable Farming Systems (CSFS) approach, which considers not only the primary commodity but as well other crops rotated in the farming system to optimize profitability and soil health. Together, CASE and CSFS ensure that tradable surpluses are both commercially and environmentally sustainable, and that the resulting production systems are embedded in a network of business relationships that add value not only directly to the farmer, but to the wider rural and national economy as well.

The CATALIST-Uganda proposal is presented to the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN) in Uganda based on a project similar to IFDC’s CATALIST and CATALIST-2 Projects in Rwanda, Burundi and the DRC also funded by EKN in Kigali. The CATALIST-Uganda proposal is tailor-made to the Ugandan context, incorporating important lessons learned and significant new innovations.

The CATALIST (*Catalyzed Accelerated Agricultural Intensification for Social and Environmental Stability*) Project (2007-

2011) in Rwanda initially focused strongly on the introduction of ISFM (Integrated Soil Fertility Management-- combining improved germplasm, mineral fertilizers, organic matter management strategies, and local management adaptations), which led to two to four-fold increases in productivity, reduction in production costs, and consequent dramatic increases in marketable surpluses and farm incomes. Following its mid-term evaluation in 2009, CATALIST intensified its efforts in value chain development and accelerated organizing agribusiness clusters—groups of value chain operators implementing a business idea around a specific commodity in one or more value chains. CATALIST-2 (2012-2016) is a continuation and expansion of CATALIST that will further apply and adapt this approach in the Great Lakes Region of Africa and will emphasize ‘roll-out and scale up’ – increasing the number of agribusiness clusters and the relations among them. Using the market as the key driver for agricultural intensification, CATALIST-2 will use a public-private partnership (PPP) model, and will partner – whenever possible – with national and international (including Dutch) agro-enterprises in areas such as agro-input supply, professional service provision and output marketing.

Based on consultations with the EKN in Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi, stakeholders, beneficiaries and IFDC technical staff, CATALIST-Uganda (2012-2016) builds on the lessons learned from CATALIST Projects in the Great Lakes. From the production side, the project will develop and disseminate highly productive, sustainable farming systems comprised of several commodities, anchored around three to four primary commodity value chains. For the CATALIST-

Uganda Project, the commodity market is the starting point. Using the ‘pull’ of the market, cluster development and market linkages will be encouraged earlier than in the original CATALIST project, facilitated by lessons learned from the CATALIST experience and sharing of regional staff and best practices between the two projects. While cluster development is opportunity-driven, starting with addressing farm-level constraints such as access to agro-inputs and credit, CATALIST-Uganda will facilitate the formation of separate apex-level clusters around each of the value chains allowing cluster actors to tap into national, regional and international market opportunities and agro-enterprises.

Executive Summary

Goal and Overall Objective

The goal of CATALIST-Uganda is to sustainably commercialize smallholder agriculture through improved productivity and market development, resulting in marketable surpluses that raise farm incomes in Uganda, and increase regional food security for the wider East Africa and Great Lakes Region. Starting with the ‘pull’ of the market by working with commodities for which there is strong demand, CATALIST-Uganda will employ a systems approach to develop integrated cropping systems around priority commodities—Irish potato, cassava, soy bean, sunflower and rice—combined with an accelerated cluster development approach appropriate for Uganda. In addition to agricultural intensification, attention will be paid to input market development (both seeds and fertilizer), output marketing, linkages to Dutch and other agribusinesses and improvement of the policy environment.

By the end of CATALIST-Uganda in May 2016, 100,000 smallholder farmerswill have doubled yields, achieved a 50 percent increase in incomes, and produced an annual marketable surplus of 200,000 metric tons of cereal equivalents. This will contribute to the increased rural incomes and trade in Uganda and increased food security in the region.

Approach

CATALIST-Uganda will be built on a market driven approach, focusing on the development of competitive value chains and farming systemsthat will lead to considerable marketable surpluses, contributing to increased incomes and trade in Uganda and greater food security in the region. Starting with the market ‘pull’ of agribusiness development in Uganda, cluster development will focus on agribusiness and entrepreneurship in Uganda at all levels – from local to national. This will allow farmer beneficiaries to seize on Ugandan, regional and international opportunities by targeting markets and trade to neighboring countries,and developing supply chains to national and multinational (including Dutch) agro-processors.To reduce production and transaction costs in the selected value chains, CATALIST-Uganda will introduce both technical and institutional innovations to increase profitability. IFDC will focus on building and strengthening of capacitiesof partner organizations such as farmer organizations, agro-input dealers, agribusinesses, and business service providers to ensure institutional sustainabilityat project exit in four years.

Based on the experience and technical achievements of CATALIST in Rwanda, Burundi and DRC, IFDC will make a significant contribution to a stronger and more productive agricultural sector in Uganda that can contribute significantly to increased rural incomes in Uganda as well as to reduced food scarcity in East Africa and the Great Lakes Region. Market development forms the foundation of CATALIST-Uganda, as it is the market “pull” on which cluster formation and IFDC’s Competitive Agricultural Systems and Enterprises (CASE) approach is based. CATALIST-Uganda will accelerate cluster development, taking advantage of the existing modest surplus production and nascent rural business linkages while simultaneously introducing commercial, environmentally sustainable farming systems that increase yields and decrease production costs per unit product. Market development and productivity enhancement form complementary halves of the virtuous cycle to smallholder agriculture commercialization. CATALIST-Uganda seeks to resolve a long-standing issue impeding agricultural intensification in Uganda—low fertilizer use—by working with agro-input suppliers, extension services, and finance institutions to enable farmers to access and profitably apply mineral nutrient inputs in a farming systems context.

To ensure long-term farmer access to markets that is responsive to dynamic conditions, CATALIST-Uganda will focus on formation of vibrant agribusiness clusters. These will be formed early on in the project, as soon as participating farmers produce tradable and commercial surpluses - at a cost of production and in sufficient quantities to be competitive. The project and its beneficiaries will be attentive to early business opportunities such as linkages with agro-inputs, bulking, storage and credit which form the basis of cluster development at farmer-group level. As these

clusters develop in their transactions and in their business and market sophistication, separate commodity-specific apex clusters will be formed to take advantage of higher-level business opportunities, such as linkage with large/Dutch agro-processors. These apex clusters will access better prices in input and output markets as well as improve the policy and business environment.

Through CATALIST-Uganda, project-affiliated farmers will be able to increase investments in their own well-being as well as in their agricultural enterprises. The project’s focus on improved post-harvest handling, storage and market- linkage through its €2 million Matching Investment Fundand linkage to credit guarantees will increase the economic resilience of these farmers. Through value chain development, agribusinesses will be developed and strengthened, ensuring a strong pull for the marketable surpluses produced. Farmers, armed with the necessary links to input suppliers, agribusiness, business service providers (BSS) and market information, will take advantage of new and expanding markets. A lively and competitive agribusiness environment will be a strong motivator for farmers to produce a surplus, completing the virtuous cycle. Two additional project tools – an €800,000 Innovation Grant Fundand a €1million public works component- will support project interventions. The innovation fund is designed to spur new options for input and output market development, while public works will generate rural employment through the development of infrastructure that enhances productivity and market access, such as terracing, irrigation systems, warehouse/storage rehabilitation and the development of feeder roads.

While CATALIST-Uganda will focus on a limited number primary commodities (cassava, rice and Irish potatoes), it will employ a systems approach to anchor these commodities in integrated cropping systems in which the primary commodity is intercropped, rotated, or relayed into other crops and where possible, integrated with livestock. An option to develop another commodity chain is written into the proposal, to be selected during the inception phase. A systems approach assures that soil fertility and profitability are enhanced throughout a cropping sequence. The balanced mix of commodities and markets reduces the risks of reliance on a narrow commodity base.

The project will target those farmers that possess or have access to a certain amount of land and productive assets and therefore can accept a certain level of risk. The project will focus on farmers that have access to markets and market infrastructure such as roads. The project may also work with medium to large scale farmers in the project’s target areas to serve as nucleus farmers. While the most vulnerable farmers (those with little or no land holdings or assets) will not directly be targeted by the project’s agricultural activities, they will benefit from the project’s public works component, which can assist in asset accumulation. Particular focus will be paid on gender, as the project will promote equitable access to resources and economic returns, and shared household decision-making.

Objectives and Purpose of Midterm Review

The objectives of the proposed midterm review of the CATALIST-Uganda project are twofold:

The first objectiveis to assess the ‘current state,’ of the project. That is, assess the effectiveness of the project to date and its achievement levels against the targets initially proposed in the project document. (These are provided in the Indicator Performance Tracking Table which is contained in separate file marked Anne**x1**)

The second objectiveof the midterm review to consider the ‘future state,’ of the project. This will include assessing if the current project goals are feasible and or relevant. If the current project goals are not feasible and or relevant, which (if any) of the projects proposed amendments should be adopted by the project. Additionally consider proposed revisions by the project to its current implementation methodology and outcome targets.

Deliverables

It is anticipated that the midterm review will produce the following deliverables:

a. An Inception report (to be submitted and accepted prior to commencement of field work) including the following items:

A detailed methodological approach including, key research questions, defined indicators, sampling framework, review matrix and data collection tools etc. The methodology should combine a wide range of methods (e.g. quantitative, qualitative, and participatory), tools and information sources to allow triangulation of information and ensure impartiality.

The Inception plan should retain a degree of flexibility to allow the incorporation of any changes recommended from the inception workshop.

b. A one day stakeholder validation workshop to review the early findings from the draft midterm report. This will be conducted at the end of the field mission.

c. A final draft of the midterm report (accepted by both IFDC & EKN), which will include the following elements:

An executive summary

Will be substantively responsive to all of the questions

Will document lessons learned and best practices adopted by the project

Will document case studies where relevant

Will provide critical analysis of current project implementation strategy and proposed strategy changes to be potentially adopted by the project.

Review questions

The questions listed below are grouped into four thematic areas: ‘Production Push,’ or agronomy, agricultural economics, ‘Market Pull,’ or agribusiness and finally cross cutting issues:

Production Push:

Are participating farmers (female/male) using recommended quality inputs (certified seed/planting material, fertilizers and/or herbicides)? What are (if any) the inhibitors to farmers adopting this technology?

Is there evidence to suggest that participating farmers (F/M) are applying correctly at least two elements of

commercially sustainable farming practices?

Average reported yield per hectare (and acre) of rice, cassava, Irish potatoes, soy bean and sunflower in MT/ha /acre being achieved by participating farmers. How does this compare to the project baseline and national average?

To what extent is the project responding to the EKN priority area of ‘inclusive agricultural transformation’?

Agricultural Economics:

How have average net farm income from rice, cassava, Irish potatoes, soy bean and sunflower changed (in

UGX) and if any can it be attributed to the project interventions?

How have unit costs of production of priority commodities changed? (if any) how do they compare with national averages? Can the changes be attributed to the projects interventions?

Are farmers are able to understand concepts such as labour returns per day, cost of production, net profit and put them into practice? Is there any evidence of farmers keeping records that would support this?

Market Pull:

Is the current Agri-business cluster structure fit for purpose? Is it the best implementation vehicle for the project agri-business activities?

Currently the project is working predominantly from a producer level working up through the value chain and is seeking potential off takers. Is this the best strategy? What other strategies could be employed?

What other alternative options for agribusiness clusters are available to IFDC, would any of these realistically help achieve ‘Objective 2,’ of the project?

Is there scope for realignment of the agribusiness clusters with the Area Cooperative Enterprise (ACE)

model?

To what extent is the project responding to the EKN priority area of ‘doing business with the Dutch’.

Crosscutting themes:

Comment on the impact of the project at the midterm point: Are there any indications that the programme is on track to achieve long term change?

Has the grant’s activities of the project to date, met with and supported the objectives of the project? Has the grant activities of the project been a value added? If grants are to be continued in the future, should they continue in the current format?

How successful has the project incorporated elements of youth and gender into the implementation of its activities?

How well has the project performed in creating an enabling environment for the implementation of the activities and uptake by farmers and agri-businesses?

Given the current agri-financing situation in Uganda (at all levels of the value chain), can the project reasonably expect to meet its goals? What other (if any) financing models should the project be considering?

Does the programme assist beneficiaries (particularly women and youth) to overcome barriers that might

prevent them from exploiting the economic opportunities available to them following the acquisition of new skills?

Assess the level of participation of participants in the project

Is there a good quality results focused M&E system, allowing for periodic reflection and adjustment of activities if needed? Analyse the suitability of the existing data sources and indicators.

What are the less tangible results and unintended effects of the projects (both positive and negative)

Are the project results effectively communicated to the wider public?

Operational/management capacity

Does the project have sufficient operational and management capacity in place to implement/deliver project services and monitor, assess and respond to changes?

Does the project have sufficient operational and management capacity in place to ensure effective and efficient use of resources?

Proposed Future strategies:

What are the prospects for sustainability of CATALIST Uganda project results and which results are most likely sustainable and why?

What if any adjustments would you recommend for the project in terms of geographical coverage, targeted beneficiaries, enterprise choice etc.?

Identify the immediate and longer term strategies that could be adopted for the ‘next mile’ of the project

based upon the plan proposed to the EKN and are available a third file saved as Annex 2.

Is there scope for alignment of project with other related programs/projects e.g. Feed the Future, upcoming

World Bank Agribusiness Cluster Development Project (ACDP)?

Review Approach

The review will inform strategic decision making for the remaining two years of the CATALIST project and therefore focuses on both the output level and higher level project outcomes and related contextual issues. As such a mixed methods approach should be employed.

The consultant will be expected to undertake the following:

Submit proposal outlining the approach and methodology, cost, and timeframe in response to this Terms of

Reference

Desk study and fieldwork preparation (2 days):

Secondary data review

Initial discussions with Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party

Study the existing monitoring data and identify information needs

Develop questionnaires/checklists

Produce inception plan

Field work and data collection (21 days):

Field data collection from three regions and different commodities (Irish potato, Lowland Rice, and

Sunflower/Soy Bean) and key stakeholders. Data should be collected from at least one district per region.

Data collection from national level stakeholders

Data processing and reporting (7 days):

Data analysis and draft report preparation***Critical reflection and finalising report (3 days):***

Conduct a validation workshop with project staff and key partners

Finalise report

Review Team Composition and Skills Mix

The team will consist of an international lead consultant, who is expected to sub-contract one or more local consultants. To be eligible to conduct this midterm review the consultant(s) on the review team should have no vested interest in the IFDC CATALIST-Uganda project. The lead consultant shall possess:

Minimum Master’s degree in agriculture, agribusiness, rural development or related subject

Significant experience in agricultural and agribusiness and private sector linkage project reviews

Be receptive to socio-economic dimensions, including gender, youth and labour issues;

Ability to write concise, readable and analytical reports;

Demonstrable experience carrying out similar assignment in Uganda and Eastern Africa will be an added advantage

Proposed Timeline and Budget Indication for the Midterm Review

The duration of MTR is expected to be 33 work days including 21 days in the field. The proposed time frame is completion of field work by early February and submission of the final report by the mid March 2015.

Indicative budget

A total budget of approximately 50,000 Euro is available for this midterm review, this should cover all cost relating to the consultancy. The anticipated key costs are: professional fees, per diems while in the field, travel (international and local), and stationery and communication. IFDC will meet the cost of the validation workshop.

How to apply:

Mode of application

Interested qualified firms should submit their applications; including financial and technical offers, relevant CVs and motivation letter. Applications in a zipped folder should be addressed to the CATALIST-Uganda Chief of Party, via email to dslane@ifdc.org or deposit hard copies at the Office Reception located at: Ground Floor, Studio House, Plot

5 Bandali Rise, Bugolobi, Kampala.

Deadline for applications is Wednesday 7th January, 2015 at 17.00 hours

Organization: Development Alternatives, Inc.
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 10 Nov 2014

DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

Objective of the Programme:

The DFID Security Sector Accountability and Police Reform (SSAPR) is a five-year pilot programme supporting the Democratic Republic of Congo National Police reform process since 2009. SSAPR is designed to promote the development of a national police that works for the benefit of citizens through improved security and rule of law, using a holistic approach bringing together state and non-state actors as key actors for change. The Programme is composed of 4 components: 1) Police Support Project (PSP) for the institutional development and capacity building of PNC; 2) Security Sector Oversight and Coordination (SSOC) for ministry-level capacity building; External Accountability (EA) for the control and oversight of security and justice provision and 4) Monitoring and Evaluation for an assessment of impact of actions and lessons learned; and is implemented by PWC, DAI Europe and EDG. SSAPR is running in 3 provinces: South Kivu, Bas Congo and Western Kasai and is on its final phase of implementation.

Scope of Work:

For the consolidation phase of SSAPR, it is important to collect data regarding first-hand accounts and initiatives in the 3 provinces showing impact and positives changes brought by SSAPR/EA actions. To this end, EA is seeking the recruitment of a short-term mid-level international consultant to provide support to SSAPR/EA Team to gather the required information. The purpose of the proposed assignment is to collect data of anecdotal and success stories showing community engagement in PdP process and any positive developments, including the real impact of actions initiated thus far and lessons learnt by the actors/communities themselves. Additionally, in Kinshasa, the consultant will conduct an audit on SSAPR/EA Grant Management process to ensure programme compliance with DFID and DAI rules and regulations.

The consultant will conduct field visits in the 3 provinces and meets with all partners to collect data. Additionally, he will have to work in close collaboration with EA M&E and Grant Manager to conduct an audit to assess the management of Grants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Desk study of existing activities reports; this will serve as background to inform about activities implemented and results recorded

Visits in the 3 pilot provinces

Work closely with SSAPR/EA provincial staff and M&E and Grants Manager

Conduct a thorough mapping of relevant actors, meet with them and collect anecdotal stories and actions initiated locally for positive change

Identify lessons learnt and good experiences

Conduct an audit on Grant management process and provide support to correct problems identified

Expected Outcomes:

Propose a mechanism that can be undertaken with partners (including communities) to gather the data required to inform the final report

Data collection of anecdotal, success stories and impact of EA activities

Present a report of findings

Present a report on Grant management audit

Project Duration:30 working days

Project Location:Kinshasa

How to apply:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1&rid=1714

Organization: Nile Basin Initiative
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 14 Nov 2014

The purpose of this consultancy is to facilitate a midterm review process of the NBI overarching and Nile sec strategic plans. The midterm review will help NBI understand if it is on track to deliver its objectives, to understand why it has performed the way it has and allow for strategic and operational improvements to achieve better future performance

How to apply:

Interested Applicants are invited to submit letter of interest and Curriculum Vitae by e-mail to: The Executive Director, Nile Basin Initiative, midtermreview@nilebasin.org, P O Box 192; Entebbe, Uganda; not later than 14th November 2014.

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 05 Nov 2014

Save the Children International (SCI) has been operational in Punt land since 2005 when the Tsunami severely affected fishing communities in the coastal region of Karkar. Puntland (PL) has also been a home for a large influx of internally displaced people (IDP) from South Central Somalia. The IDPs have settled in various areas of PL with the biggest IDP camps being in Bossasso and Garowe districts. Save the Children have been implementing emergency nutrition interventions targeting the IDP populations of Garowe and Bossasso camps since 2010 through funding from ECHO.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are expected to provide the following documentation:

• Detailed response to ToR, with specific focus addressing the scope of work, methodology to be used and key selection criteria
• Initial work plan based on methodology outlined, and availability of applicant
• Company profile or CV including a minimum of 3 references

Detailed budget breakdown based on expected daily rates and initial work plan

The applications should be addressed to:

Human Resources Officer

Save the Children International – Somalia Programme

Email:Somalia.Vacancies@savethechildren.org.

Deadline for applications is Wednesday 5^th November 2014*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview*

Organization: Concern Worldwide
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 27 Oct 2014

The main objective of this consultancy is to provide support in technically reviewing curriculum materials for the Emergency Education Radio Programme.

Specific Objectives

a) Technically review Scope and Sequence documentation for initial 3 month Early Grades Literacy and Numeracy radio programme.

b) Technically review and support the development of content for radio based Literacy and Numeracy sessions for Early Grades.

Specific tasks

a) Review Scope and Sequence documentation for initial 3 month period (12 weeks)

b) Provide technical support to the review of overall Emergency Education Response.

c) Provide technical support for the content development of an initial 24Literacy and Numeracy lessons within a one hour scripted programme for Early Grades.

d) Each month, review the entire content used over the previous month, and identify gaps, strengths and changes/areas for improvement required. within a one hour long programme/script.

1. Expected Outputs (Deliverables linked to tasks above)

a) Input provided into the development and review of Scope and Sequence documentation.

b) Feedback provided on appropriate content to guide scripting of radio sessions.

For both outputs a) and b);

o Review documents within 48 hours of receipt and provide feedback and suggested changes including rationale.

o At the end of each month of lessons, review progress and provide a 3 page report on lessons learned including guidance notes for the upcoming month. These will need to be referred to and incorporated in the next month of lessons, and be reported against in the next period

o Provide an overall review of the 3 month period completed, and make recommendations for the next quarter of lessons

c) Emergency Education Response Strategy reviewed and feedback documented and discussed with Education team

o Summarise recommendations in a report (ca 5 pages)

2. Duration

The overall consultancy work is expected to span for an initial three month period. Please see work plan below.

3. Experience and Qualifications required

· Qualified and experienced primary school teacher

· Strong technical understanding of Early Grades Literacy and Mathematics

· Experience working in education in development/emergency contexts (minimum 2 years)

· Third level qualification in Education or a related field

· Experienced teacher trainer and experience in curriculum development at primary levels

· Very strong technical knowledge and understanding of child centred teaching and learning practices

· Excellent English skills

· Ability to be creative and innovative

4. Lines of Communication

The Consultant will report to the National Education Coordinator- Sierra Leone and may work remotely provided they have access to reliable internet connection.

How to apply:

Please apply to Nina Gehm via email with a covering letter and CV –

Nina.Gehm@concern.net

Organization: CTG Global
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 11 Oct 2014

PositionFunctional Review ExpertPlace of Performance Mogadishu, Somalia

Expected to travel in Mogadishu, Somalia, potential travel to Hargeisa, SomalilandContract Duration 80 working days over a five month periodStarting Date ASAP

OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL

CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.

CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

SIDP works with central and regional government institutions in Somalia, building their ability to fulfill their core functions and mandates and be more accountable to their public. SIDP aims to promote long term and sustainable capacity development of government institutions, enabling improved service delivery to the Somali people. There are several key areas through which SIDP works:

· Public Financial Management, Transparency and Accountability

· Development Planning and Aid Coordination

· Public Sector and Parliamentary Reform

In all these areas, SIDP provides technical assistance for the development of essential governance systems and tools, policies, and laws. SIDP is supporting the reform of the civil service and public sector and the building of core capacity in government through long term and short term trainings for civil servants and government officials. SIDP seeks to improve public accountability of core governance institutions through awareness raising, civil society advocacy and support to parliamentary oversight.

The Federal Government of Somalia has been recognised by the international community in 2012 and embarked on major public sector reforms and civil service reforms eearlier in 2013. As part of the efforts to establish a functional government, put in place basic government operations, improve effectiveness of t he government, provide conditions for better government coordination, streamline the work of civil servants, the Federal Government of Somalia has expressed its interest in conducting a diagnostic analysis of key selected ministries and agencies, to inform, and as part of a broader public sector capacity development programme for the government.

The National Civil Service Commission is the responsible agency for overseeing the diagnostic analysis of the Federal Government of Somalia, but work will also take place in cooperation with the Office of the Prime Minister.

An international consultant would work closely with and under the guidance of team leader to ensur adherence to the adopted methodology, timely progress reports, effective communication with the government and overall project implementation.

Objective of the assignment:

The goal of the assignment is to provide the Federal Government of Somalia with recommendations on the structure, functions, scope of responsibilities, chain of command as well as draft administrative regulations (statues for minitries, agencies and departments within these public institutions) for key government ministries and agencies. As a result of the assignment, the selected government ministries and agencies would have an improved organizational structure, clearer chain of command, and draft administrative regulations prescribing administrative functions and operations.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Scope of Work

The consultant should perform a diagnostic analysis of selected ministries and agencies of the Federal Government of Somalia, draft administrative regulations for these selected ministries and agencies (including departments), and conduct a one day workshop summarizing the findings of the review and a workshop on the draft administrative regulations.

It is expected that the consultant, under the guidance of a team leader, will work on the diagnostic analysis methodology and overall design of the work; communicate with the government on the detailed work plan and timetable of the work; agree on the exact ministries/agencies/departments subject to the diagnostic analysis; conduct initial interviews with managers and employees as set up in the work plan; analyze the existing legal/normative documents regarding the organization design, structure and functions of government ministries and agencies; identify gaps/inconsistencies, if any, in mandates and/or activities; provide recommendations for improvement; draft administrative regulations for selected ministries/agencies/departments. At the end of the assignment, a consultant would conduct a workshop on the results of the diagnostic analysis and a workshop on the administrative regulations.

Monitoring and Progress Controls

Before starting the work: description of the methodology for diagnostic analysis and the detailed step-by-step work plan:

Monthly: brief progress report, including work done and problems/concerns

Three weeks prior to work completion: report on diagnostic analysis and draft administrative regulations

One week prior to work completion: workshops on diagnostic analysis and administrative regulations

Final Product/Deliverables

· Report on the results of the diagnostic analysis of selected ministries and agencies of the Federal Government of Somalia, including recommendations on the structure of selected ministries and agencies-estimated 40% payment

· Draft administrative regulations (ministerial/agencies’ statues and functional responsibilities of departments) of selected ministries and agencies – 40%

· A half day workshop for the Federal Government of Somalia on the results of the diagnostic analysis – 20%

· A half day workshop for the Federal Government of Somalia on draft administrative regulations – 20%

Review / Approval Time

Approval and payments will be made within 14 days of successful completion of agreed milestones and submission of the time sheets.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education

· Degree in Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Business Administration or similar program

· Certification in Human Resources and/or Human Resource Management

Work Experience

· Five years of professional experience, including at least one year in human resource management

Key Competencies

· Practical experience in planning, developing and implementing human resource management strategies in public organizations

· Practical experience supervising functional analysis and organizational design

· Practical experience in fragile or conflict affected countries

· Practical experience working with government and teams of local experts

· Excellent analytical skills

· Experience in teamwork, good communication and coordination abilities

· Excellent computer skills

· English is the working language for this assignment. Knowledge of Somali and/or Arabic is desired.

· The expert will be required to have a personal lap top computer.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to careers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_598” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Organization: Trócaire
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 27 Sep 2014

Trócaire envisages a just world where people’s dignity is ensured, where rights are respected and basic needs are met, where there is equity in the sharing of resources and where people are free to be the authors of their own development.
Trócaire ASALs resilience programme (ARP), which is an integrated livelihoods and humanitarian programme, focuses on the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) of Kenya which covers 80% of the country and experience low, infrequent and unreliable rainfall, thus recurrent droughts. The programme is implemented by partners in five counties: Baringo, Embu, Kitui, Tharaka Nithi and Turkana.

Trócaire in Kenya intends to contract an independent consultant to undertake an evaluation to assess the progress of the ASAL programme delivery against stated outputs and outcomes and to review key aspects of the implementation process.

The joint mid-term evaluation aims to:

1. Identify and document progress against a combined set of indicators (and achievement of milestones) as expressed in the Results Framework; which represents the commitments to all funding agencies
2. Identify significant factors that are facilitating or impeding the delivery of programme outputs, outcomes (immediate and intermediate) and impact
3. Review progress in following up on a previous technical evaluation of work in water infrastructure
4. Review the integration between resilience and emergency preparedness approaches as reflected in the three complementing cycles
5. Review the coordination and partnership between implementing partners as well as links with the national policy and advocacy partners and capacity building partners
6. Identify the likely sustainability of any results of the programme on beneficiaries (or clients)
7. Review and assess the efficiency of implementation and management arrangements of the ARP programme
8. Make recommendations on the future orientation and resilience emphasis during the remainder of the programme cycle
9. Draw out lessons learnt, innovations to be shared and new ideas

The Expected outputs of this consultancy will be as follows:

• An inception report outlining the approach/ methodology, work plan, and budget. This report shall be submitted for review and approval by Trócaire 3 days after signing of the contract, but before commencement of the work
• Data collection tools which shall be submitted within 2 days after acceptance of the inception report.
• Descriptive statistical tables and coding structures will be submitted for quantitative and qualitative data respectively, prior to the writing of the report.
• A draft summary of findings and recommendations shall be compiled and presented to Trócaire within 5 days after completion of the field work. This will be followed by a validation workshop organized by Trócaire and partners
• The final report, which comprehensively addresses the Mid-term Review TOR objectives shall be submitted within 5 days after Trócaire’s review of the draft and shall incorporate feedback from programme partners, Trócaire and other relevant stakeholders.

Essential criteria for the selection of the consultant include:

• A postgraduate degree in the field of development studies, public policy, public administration, economics, sociology, anthropology or any related field of social sciences is mandatory
• A minimum of 7 – 10 years relevant work experience, with at least half working with developing countries and demonstrate an understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by Arid and Semi-Arid Lands
• Strong analytical and research skills with sufficient understanding of survey design, quantitative/ qualitative methods, data analysis and the results framework
• Extensive experience in conducting evaluations, with a strong working knowledge on livelihoods, natural resources management, disaster risk reduction, climate change and resilience building is highly preferred
• Experience in using the Household Economic Analysis approach
• Excellent written and spoken English. Writing skills that include an attention to detail as well as a grasp of conceptual frameworks
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, teamwork, and competency to operate in a multi-cultural and diverse environments

How to apply:

If you feel you/your organisation fits the required profile, please submit a short proposal that outlines how you propose to undertake the assignment (including time frame & budget), a covering letter highlighting how your qualifications and experience meet with the ToR above and Curriculum Vitae (max 3 pages) to the Human resource manager, Trócaire, P.O. Box 66300, 00800, Westland’s, Nairobi, or email to: hr@trocaire.or.ke by Saturday 27^th September 2014. Please include contact number and contact details for three referees (including current or most recent supervisor). Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Trócaire is an equal opportunity employer . Canvassing will automatically disqualify your application.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Angola
Closing date: 13 Sep 2013

Do you want to contribute Adolescents and Youths Education in Angola?

UNICEF is looking for a dynamic, pro-active specialist in developing educational materials about sexuality, HIV and AIDS for adolescents and youths, who can review a peer education material (Peer Education Manual and Facilitation Guide).

Qualification and Experience

• Masters' in social sciences, preferably in the area of communication for development, participative or educational communication;• Experience in document analysis and information systematisation;• Proven experience in developing peer education materials, particularly manuals and facilitation guides on sexuality, HIV, AIDS and other related topics.• Experience in producing materials for youths with little schooling would be an advantage;• Good knowledge and understanding about HIV and AIDS along with other sexually transmitted diseases;• Easy of talking about topics related with sexually and gender and others related with the theme;• Excellent skills in: Writing and communicating in Portuguese, adapting the writing to specific audiences, good knowledge of English is an advantage, openness to criticism;• Skill in coordinating and harmoniously interacting with national authorities• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).

FLUENCY IN PORTUGUESE ( ORAL AND WRITTEN ) IS A REQUIREMENT

We are offering a short-term contract (45 days). Pay is calculated at Level P3 in accordance with the United Nations table for consultant pay.

How to apply:

If you have the right qualifications, please send a letter laying out your interest and experience in this matter, along with your CV or the United Nations P11 form (United Nations Personal History Form) which you can get from the Angola UNICEF office at Rua Major Kanhangulo 197,Luanda or from http://unicef.org/about/employment/index_apply.html.

Your application must be delivered to the UNICEF Human Resources Section or emailed to luandarecruitment@unicef.org

Applications must be received by 13 of September 2013

Only those applicants who fulfil all the requirements shall be contacted. We encourage women to apply.