CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 25 Feb 2015

Purpose of the Position

The Senior HIV and AIDS Specialist (Prevention) is responsible for providing regional technical leadership, guidance, and assistance to country programmes, shaping UNICEF's national programme efforts to reduce new infections among adolescents, and, more broadly, address underlying causes and drivers of adolescents' heightened risk and vulnerability to HIV. The incumbent will lead UNICEF's engagement in the joint UN Programme on HIV and AIDS's efforts to reduce new infections among adolescents, support the attainment of HIV Prevention targets, outcomes and outputs in UNICEF's Medium Term Strategic Plan, and aligned with ESAR's Regional Priorities, will also serve as UNICEF ESARO's focal point for multisectoral adolescent programming.

S/he will ensure harmonized and aligned HIV prevention technical assistance and support to national programmes by Joint UN Country Teams on HIV/AIDS. The incumbent will represent ESARO among development partners and within the Interagency HIV Prevention Working Group, and the regional HIV prevention coordination structure, supervised under the Regional Directors Team.

Key Expected Results

1. Provide leadership in the provision of technical support and high-level guidance to UNICEF-supported country programmes and key partners for accelerating the implementation of evidence-informed HIV prevention interventions with and for adolescents in the region, including the strengthening of regional and country-level cosponsor support for the coordination, harmonization and alignment of national HIV prevention responses. Provide oversight, monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of the HIV prevention programme activities supported by country programmes. Promote the achievement by country programmes of the MTSP HIV Prevention targets by leading processes for the generation and dissemination of sub-regional and national level evidence on effective and innovative responses which effectively address the key drivers of the epidemic in the region.
2. Lead the coordination of ESARO support to Country Office activities in Regional Priority 4, Results for Adolescents, by fostering cross-sectoral engagement and collaboration on adolescent programming, and providing overall strategic vision for regional and country programming.
3. Provide high-quality oversight to country and regional office teams in the implementation of priority programming on adolescents, including ensuring data monitoring and accountability mechanisms on Regional Priority 4, as well as other relevant HIV initiatives on adolescents. Coordinate and review progress on related key indicators on HIV and adolescents and provide support to CO and RO colleagues to provide high quality reporting on results.
4. Provide senior representation, leadership, coordination support and management for ESARO within the regional interagency working groups on HIV prevention through the provision of technical leadership to strengthen UN coherence, harmonization, and alignment on HIV prevention activities and processes within the region in support of the HIV prevention programmes with and for adolescents by national partners.Through high-level technical leadership, strategic advice and technical guidance support efficient regional-level capacity development assistance, the development and dissemination of strategic information, joint advocacy and resource mobilization in order to increase adolescents' access to and use of HIV prevention information, skills and services.
5. Coordinate and guide broader multisectoral adolescent programming addressing an integrated approach to adolescent HIV Prevention, Treatment, Care and Support, and support other sectors including Protection, Education, and Health with the development of plans and strategies addressing the underlying causes of adolescent vulnerability.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

• Advanced university degree in one or more of the disciplines: Public Health, Public Health Administration, HIV/AIDS, Health Education, Medicine, Social Sciences or a field relevant to international development assistance in HIV/AIDS. Training in gender and in nutrition programmes that promote gender equality as an asset.
• Ten years of relevant work experience at national and/or international level.
• Experience working in the UN or other international development organization an asset.
• Training and experience in HIVAIDS health care.
• Background/familiarity with Emergency.
• Experience in monitoring gender disparities and in programme interventions that reduce these disparities as an asset.
• Fluency in English and another UN language. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station would be an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

• Has highest-level communication skills, including engaging and informative formal public speaking.
• Creates and encourages a climate of team-working and collaboration in a multi-cultural environment.
• Consistently achieves high-level results, managing and delivering projects on-time and on-budget.
• Has high-level leadership and supervisory skills; provides others with a clear direction; motivates and empowers others; recruits staff of a high caliber.
• Sets, develops and revises organizational strategy and develops clear visions of the organization's future potential.
• Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources.
• Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups. Actively nurtures good relationships with people across all organizational levels and boundaries, and with government leaders and stakeholders.
• Identifies urgent and potentially risky decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates organization-wide activities.
• Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities

How to apply:

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 organisation.

If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children’s rights organization, would like to hear from you.

Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies. Applications must be received by 25-Feb-15

Vacancy position link:

Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Country: Sudan
Closing date: 26 Mar 2015

BACKGROUND

International Medical Corps, a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs, seeks candidates for the position of Senior Health Coordinator for our programs in Sudan.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Darfur has uprooted millions of people, disrupted fragile health care systems and prevented families from returning to their homes and livelihoods. Since 2004, International Medical Corps has worked through challenging conditions to provide essential medical care, implement nutrition programs, restore water delivery and sanitation systems and provide support to the Ministry of Health through health system strengthening activities. By emphasizing education and training of community members, civil society organizations, and local health care professionals, we give communities the tools to move from relief towards self-reliance, and to rebuild their futures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Work closely with the Program Director to achieve program objectives and targets effectively and efficiently.

• Work closely with site manager, area coordinator, and M and E coordinator for smooth implementation of the program.

• Actively participate in program design, implementation and evaluation.

• Ensure that the quality of the primary health care and nutrition programs is maintained to the standard based on applicable national and international standards.

• Ensure program targets are met using indicator tracking table.

• Provide the necessary technical leadership and support at the field level.

• Ensure diagnosis and treatment of patients is based on standard procedures(national and international guidelines)

• Actively participate in the management and referral of patients based on the national protocol.

• Support and lead the Monitoring and Evaluation function at the site level.

• Ensure the community based activities such as EPI, nutrition screening, health education and defaulter tracing are done properly.

• Actively participate in the identification and management of any disaster or epidemics.

• Ensure the CMAM programme is delivered according the expected standards.

• Build the capacity of national staffs through proper coaching and training.

• Prepare weekly, monthly and annual plans of programme implementation.

• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and annual data and reports to his line manager and other relevant agencies.

• Actively participate in human resource management such as induction, motivation and coaching.

• Represent IMC at locality and state level.

• Support assessment and surveys.

• Ensure proper documentation at the field level.

Other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The Degree of Doctor of Medicine with at least 5 years of public health and nutrition experience Or First degree in Clinical studies with at least 8 years of public health and nutrition experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Master’s in Public Health is required

• Additional training in nutrition is an advantage.

• Experience on coaching, training and mentoring is required.

• Experience of managing and supporting several projects is required.

• Previous experience of work in humanitarian organizations is required.

• Languages – working knowledge of English. Arabic will be an asset.

• Good report writing skills.

• Good and demonstrated analytical skills.

• Demonstrated research skills.

• Previous management and leadership experience in humanitarian emergency set-ups

• Very good interpersonal skills and team player.

• Prior experience in humanitarian and development organizations.

• Advanced knowledge of medical sciences and primary health care

• Basic computer skills – Microsoft Office, Email, EXCEL, EPI Info – and other computer based systems.

• Ability and willingness to manage projects in resource-limited hardship areas

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.

How to apply:

http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Nigeria
Closing date: 26 Jan 2015

ROLE PURPOSE:

The overall aim of the position is to provide technical leadership for the implementation of the newborn health component of the Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP). The position will support and supervise the work of the two MCSP Newborn Health Advisers located and working in Kogi and Ebonyi states. The adviser will also support Federal Ministry of Health, National Primary Health Care Development Agency, and State Ministries of Health and partner organizations to improve the quality of care for pregnant women, mothers and newborn infants within the framework of the National Integrated Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (IMNH) strategy, the child survival call to action road map in the context of the Saving One Million Lives Initiative of the government, Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Program (SURE-P) and the Midwifery Service Scheme, providing technical inputs with respect to maternal & newborn health and technical leadership on this work for the MCSP Program Nigeria. S/he will provide technical support and work closely with the Pediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) and the Nigeria Society of Neonatal Medicine (NISONM) in the two States – Ebonyi and Kogi -- and when appropriate in other states in Nigeria where the Helping 100,000 Babies Survive and Thrive Initiative have activities. Also to work with other provisional associations including Nigeria Association of Nurses and Midwives, and the Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) and other implementing parthers to improve policy environment for the implementation of maternal & newborn health interventions ; galvanise partner support for policy change for women and children in areas where there may be gap/s.

Essential

• Medical qualification (MD or M.B.B.S.) with a post graduate qualification in paediatrics with public health , neonatology/newborn health or related field.
• Substantial experience in a clinical, managerial, administrative and advisory capacity.
• Experience in providing technical support to partners and in particular government at senior levels.
• Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels. Presentation and training skills, along with tact and diplomacy are essential.
• Proven capacity to deliver results against objectives, reporting schedules and workplans.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills and the proven ability to translate these into concise high quality reports and lessons learnt documents,
• Confidence in using word processing and spreadsheet computer packages
• Fluency in written and spoken English and ability to make compelling technical presentations.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s values and mission.
• Intimate knowledge of the policy and programme context of Nigeria. Demonstrated capacity to develop a network of contacts with key players from amongst government, donors, international agencies and NGOs, to maintain these relationships over time and to support mobilization of significant funding from donors.

Desirable

• Experience in health systems development and primary health care management.
• Technical expertise in newborn health
• Proven capacity in strategic planning and long term positioning.

How to apply:

Kindly send your C.V and qualifying statements on or before 26th January 2015explaining why you are suitable to Nigeriavacancy@savethechildren.org . State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

In order to apply for more great opportunities, please visit our website onwww.savethechildren.net/jobs.

For more information and to support our work, please visit our website onwww.savethechildren.net

Our selection processes reflect our commitment to safeguard children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE AN IMPACT ON CHILDREN’S LIVES? JOIN US!!!

Organization: Carter Center
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 11 Jan 2015

Article I: Terms of Reference – SeNIOR OPerations Manager

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Country Representative (DCR), work with The Carter Center Country Representative (CR), as well as with the Ministry of Health (MOH), Republic of South Sudan (RSS) authorities to perform the duties listed below:

1. Assist the CR and DCR to supervise and monitor transportation, procurement, and operational activities of The Carter Center supported programs by providing direct, day-to-day management and oversight of the aforementioned areas.
2. Ensure a safe, respectful, efficient, and effective work place while building a sense of team by giving all staff the opportunity to grow professionally and utilize their skills and experience.
3. Supervise the procurement officer for Juba, ensuring that all purchases for the organization are done transparently and fully in-line with established procurement guidelines at all times. Establish and develop Juba vendor relations so as to identify reliable and economical sources of program resources within South Sudan.
4. Serve as the direct supervisor of the four (4) Regional Operations Managers.
5. Supervise the Juba based Operations Manager in the supervision and coordination for the Juba-based The Carter Center operational officers. Specific duties will include the following:

a) Assist Juba operations officers in daily planning and execution of activities.

b) Serve as primary approving officer for sub-office supply requests.

c) Ensure sub-office supply requests follow proper protocol.

d) Track non-available items and submit weekly request, if necessary, to Juba office.

e) Coordinate all incoming to and outgoing from Sudan shipments while always prioritizing field technical needs.

f) Coordinate all supply movements between supply hubs.

g) Track and coordinate shipments in process.

h) Ensure staff movements are tracked and staff movements are organized to ensure maximum efficiency.

i) Investigate and report to the DCR any discrepancies between waybills and received items.

1. Serve as primary finance approving officer for all Juba petty cash (up to $500 USD) and supply requests.
2. Verify that The Carter Center assets, materials, supplies and financial resources are being used in an honest and transparent fashion. Ensure The Carter Center-supported programs maintain accurate inventories of all physical resources through the following:

a) Ensure stock delivered to supply hub is verified upon delivery.

b) On a weekly basis, ensure through physical checks stock cards and inventories are up to date and weekly inventory is submitted by staff to Juba. Any discrepancies between stock cards/inventories/waybills and physical counts must be reported weekly to the Senior Operations Manager.

c) Ensure inventories accurately reflect all compound and transport workshop tools and equipment.

d) Ensure system of internal asset control including a properly documented way bill system.

e) Verify inventories on a weekly basis and ensure inventories are disseminated in a timely fashion to Juba and sub-offices.

f) Along with the relevant field programme manager, maintain effective asset controls and tracking for all sub-offices in the area-of-responsibility.

1. Assist the CR and DCR with annual shipping plans for supplying all sub-offices in the area-of-responsibility with all needed resources for a calendar year.
2. Along with the CR and DCR, assist in needs forecasting and procurement planning on an annual basis
3. Serve as the primary stock manager of the Trachoma Zithromax stock according to the TCP Azithromycin stock management guidelines.
4. Report the following to the DCR on a monthly basis:

a) Activities and findings including status of ongoing shipments, discrepancies between sent/received items and result of weekly inventory checks.

b) Analysis of all required transport reports.

c) Challenges and actions taken in Response

d) Recommendations for The Carter Center Operations Department at the sub-office, supply hub and national level. Recommendations and findings must cover finance, transportation, procurement and general administration.

1. Others duties as required and/or assigned.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit a Cover Letter and Resume addressed to the Associate Director, Guinea Worm Eradication through the following e-mail address: cartercenterjobs@gmail.com . All documents must be in Microsoft word (.doc) or PDF format. Materials in other formats will not be considered. In the body of the e-mail, please indicate where you saw the job posting.

Only finalists will be contacted.

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

Background:

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

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

The JPLG II specific objectives are:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Description of Responsibilities :

Summary of key functions:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Impact of Results

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

Competencies :

Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda

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

Results-Based Programme Development and Management

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

Building Strategic Partnerships

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

Innovation and Marketing New Approaches

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

Resource Mobilization

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

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

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

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

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

Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals

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

Client Orientation

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

Core Competencies:

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

Experience:

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

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in both written and spoken English is required.

How to apply:

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

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

Organization: American Refugee Committee International
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 02 Jan 2015

POSITION TITLE: Senior Registered Nurse
DEPARTMENT OR COUNTRY PROGRAM: South Sudan - Aweil
RESPONSIBLE TO: Hospital Project Coordinator
STATUS: Full-Time
SUPERVISORY CAPACITY: Nurses, midwives, nursing staff and support staff
DATE: January 1, 2015 (subject to funding)

**
COUNTRY PROGRAM MISSION**

Since 1994 American Refugee Committee (ARC) has been operating in South Sudan which covers five states with programs and services reaching over 400,000 returnees, IDPs, refugees and host community members.

Currently, ARC implements programs in Primary Health Care and Gender Based Violence but is currently expanding to Secondary Health Care WASH, and Food Security. ARC has program activities in Central and Eastern Equatoria, Northern Bahr el Ghazal and Warrap States. This project will be implemented in Aweil State Hospital.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Senior Registered Nurse is responsible for providing technical guidance to all the nursing and support staff to deliver quality comprehensive emergency obstetric and neonatal care (CEmONC), trauma care, general surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, and internal medicine in a rural hospital setting. This includes injecting fresh energy, enthusiasm, and skill-building techniques into the current nursing cadre, key to sustaining the project’s capacity-building goals beyond the life of this project.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Team management

• Provide leadership support to the nursing and midwives team in the various departments
• Ensure and organize weekly activities schedule (ward rounds) with nurses, midwives and other relevant medical staff
• Ensure consistent readiness, responsiveness and quality of emergency obstetric care among nurses and midwives
• Organize and lead weekly meetings with nurses and midwives
• Carry out routine performance reviews of the nursing and midwives
• Ensure data quality, timely reporting, and use of data in service improvements among nursing and midwife staff. Ensure availability of appropriate register books in each department; ensure nurses and midwives are trained and accurately complete register books. Complete summary reports and submit to Chief Medical Doctor for departments, as directed. Discuss data with staff during regular staff meetings to formulate recommendations for improvements in service delivery.
• Ensure adherence to high standards in infection prevention among supervised staff, including adherence to universal precautions by all staff, proper equipment sterilization, as well as adherence to waste segregation and proper disposal
• Ensure compliance with referral system among supervised staff, including entry of referral forms into appropriate register books, completion of feedback forms to referring facilities, and follow up, as required, of discharged patients.
• Perform any other duty assigned by line manager

Patient care

• Provide appropriate treatment for pregnant women who are ill, obstetric complications, trauma, neonatal emergencies, complications of abortion, post-natal complications, and treatment of severely malnourished children
• Conduct routine consultations, as necessary, of patients of all ages and medical needs, but focusing specifically on focused antenatal care, pregnant women who are ill, routine delivery services, post-natal consultations for the mother and baby, and other reproductive health consultations. Functions include history taking, diagnosis, investigation using appropriate diagnostic drugs, treatment procedures according to MOH guidelines and prescription of drugs as recommended by Medical Doctor
• Implement continuous quality improvement of CEmONC and outpatient MCH services through:
• Supportive supervision of clinical staff, specifically nurses and midwives
• Assist in implementing schedule of regular clinical skills updates and continuous medical education,
• Ensure supervised staff understand and adhere to South Sudan treatment protocols
• Assist in routine maternal death audits and reporting of accidents, near misses, and adverse events
• Ensure good patient flow and consultations of the medical departments

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Higher diploma or degree in Nursing from a recognized institution, Master’s degree in Public Health is an advantage
• At least three years management experience in a rural hospital setting, including experience supervising and mentoring clinical staff
• Experience in people management skills leading a team
• Excellent communication skills – written and spoken and computer skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, creativity, flexibility, adaptability and empathy
• Fluent in English; Juba Arabic is an added advantage
• Clinical skills and demonstrated technical expertise in several of the following areas: emergency obstetric services (including Caesarean deliveries and blood transfusions), focused antenatal care, essential inpatient care for pregnant women who are ill, outpatient MCH services, essential newborn care, post-natal and post-abortion care, prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT), clinical management of rape, family planning, general nursing care and basic life support.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment
• Strong coordination skills with proven ability to work across multiple technical areas simultaneously, supporting and mentoring multiple staff members
• Experience in data collection, monitoring, and data utilization at secondary and tertiary care levels, including experience with South Sudan register books and DHIS and IDSR systems.

How to apply:

Go to the following link
https://hire.jobvite.com/j?cj=oPcc0fwX&s=ReliefWeb

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Kenya, Somalia
Closing date: 18 Dec 2014

Company Profile

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has served governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance.

Project Summary

IBTCI currently holds a long-term contract to provide monitoring and evaluation and strategy support services to the USAID Mission in Somalia. We are seeking a Senior Strategy Specialist that would be able to support USAID/EA/Somalia in the strategic planning process. The period of performance is about**30 weeks starting immediately with a Level of Effort (LOE) ranging from 24-26 weeks, including 9 consecutive weeks of field time.**The position would be based out of Nairobi and would include some travel into Somalia.

Senior Strategy Specialist

The Senior Strategy Specialist shall be responsible for the **following activities*:*

1. Written summary of relevant guidance from applicable USAID and USG policies and strategies, and propose policy framework for the strategy on this basis.
2. Written summary of relevant findings and proposals for future programming contained in applicable assessments and evaluations conducted by USAID and other actors.
3. Conduct stakeholder consultations in various locations in Somalia and in Nairobi, Kenya, provide written summary of each consultation, as per above.
4. Lead USAID in creating a "Straw Man" Results Framework on the basis of document reviews, DVC presentation, consultation note, and stakeholder consultations.
5. Lead one-day offsite meeting to present / refine RF
6. Draft a Somalia Strategy (RF with narrative) synthesizing the above deliverables, and incorporating direction received from USAID.
7. Participate in DVC to discuss USAID/Washington issues with draft Somalia Strategy.
8. Revise Strategy in response to feedback and as directed by USAID. Revisions may require substantial re-writing.

The Senior Strategy Specialist must have the following qualifications:

1. Substantial knowledge and experience in the area of strategy formulation
2. 10 years of experience in the design and implementation of development assistance projects
3. Advanced degree in economics, international development or a related field
4. Demonstrated capability to produce quality strategy documents in a timely fashion
5. Experience working in conflict-affected or fragile states

The following experience is preferred:

1. Knowledge of the Somalia context
2. Understanding of USAI D’s strategy process

How to apply:

Visit https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com/jobs/330519 or send an updated CV to klabombarde@ibtci.com

This is a time-sensitive project.

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 12 Dec 2014

EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of over 200 persons. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2013, we reached over 143 million children through our work around 52m directly and 91 million indirectly around the world.

Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant positions and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Persons for the operations.

Senior Officer Data Management, (2 Positions); Fortportal & Kasese

Job Purpose:

The Data Management officers will be responsible for ensuring and maintaining an accurate and up to date project data base to inform the MNCH project indicators, including providing training and on-going support for project and partner staff to ensure timely and quality data collection, analysis, storage, retrieval and reporting; participation in providing data for production of project periodic reports, compiling data on project progress performance against set targets. The Officer may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis and to coordinate district level activities on behalf of the program manager.

Academic back ground, Experience & Person Specifications;

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in computer sciences, or statistics. Additional training in biostatistics or professional data management courses, MIS and DHIS2, is an added advantage;
• Minimum of three years working experience in health related programming in Uganda (preferably with an International or national NGO);
• Experience of working with District Local Government on health programs with a focus improving reporting for HMIS using DHIS2; Training and mentorship of District level partners and or health workers in clinical data collection management and reporting.

General specifications applicable to all positions;

• Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
• Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
• Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
• Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
• Excellent time management and planning capacity.
• Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.

How to apply:

Application information;

Application letters with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:

The Director of Human Resources & Administration

Save the Children

Plot68/70, Kira Road

P O Box 12018

Kampala

Or on email:**uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org**

Important to note:

• Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online.
• The closing date for receiving applications is 12^th December 2014. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Kenya, Somalia
Closing date: 31 Dec 2014

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI) seeks a Somali-speaking Senior M&E Officer for Verificationsto support its Somalia Monitoring Programme (SMP) funded under DfID Somalia. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, with occasional travel to Somalia.

The Somali-speaking Senior M&E Officer will be in charge of:

• Managing all nominations, contracting & pre-deployment activities
• Managing all relevant Implementing Partner – Monitor communication and relationship-building
• Overseeing the timely and qualitative deployment and submission of all verifications conducted by third party monitors throughout Somalia.

Requirements:

• Fluency in both Somali and English
• Relevant University Degree

Not a requirement: Prior experience with verification related work.

Strong Preference: Candidate with strong organizational, communication, management, planning and writing skills, ideally with field-based governance experience.**Program implementation experience and strong familiarity and application of M&E tools and processes - especially in the area of governance - are preferred.**

How to apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter to SMPrecruiting@ibtci.com, copying lantic@ibtci.com, with “Senior M&E Officer for Verifications” as the subject line. Deadline: 31 December 2014. Only finalists will be contacted.

Organization: GOAL
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 31 Mar 2015

Description

In the first few months of 2014 an Ebola outbreak was declared in West Africa and in recent months the extent of the outbreak in particular across Sierra Leone and Liberia has become out of control. In August WHO have declared the outbreak a public health emergency of International concern. GOAL is currently working to scale up its response to the outbreak and is in the process of developing a clinical response programme for Sierra Leone as well as continuing to assess needs across the region.

As a result GOAL is seeking an experienced Ebola Senior Technical Advisor for a minimum of three months to provide technical support and leadership both to the Ebola clinical team in country and to GOAL organisationally. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Infectious Disease expert who has previously managed infectious disease outbreaks ideally in a developing country setting.

Overview of Role:
The EVD Senior Technical Advisor will provide overall technical guidance to the HQ Ebola response team and field based medical team who are deployed in supporting the Ebola Response. The EVD Advisor will work in collaboration with the global health advisor and with the country team to develop the overall clinical response strategy and ensure that the response is in line with international best practise guidelines currently in place.

S/he will ensure that the clinical and social mobilisation components of the programme are working in a complementary manner and will provide feedback to GOAL Head Office on current performance of the programme as well as future expected needs.

Key Duties

Assume technical responsibility for the following components of the Ebola response;

Clinical Services and Infection Control

1. Based on needs assessment and/or feasibility studies provide technical advice to GOAL on developing the clinical response at national, district and community level.
2. Ensure the overall provision of clinical services in consistent with best practices and is implemented in collaboration with other stakeholders.
3. Provide technical advice on the set up and operation of Ebola Treatment Centres (ETCs) as well as Isolation Units at community level to ensure that international standards on infection control are in place. This should include staff requirements including identification of appropriate trainings and establishing an appropriate supply chain.
4. Suggest possible interventions to ensure that the existing primary health care system continues to operate in settings of high EVD transmission.
5. Provide technical support and advice on trainings for burial teams and overall infection control for other public health teams.

Public Health

1. Ensure that appropriate EVD Social mobilisation and community surveillance systems are in place in all areas of operation.
2. Ensure that community based Public health teams are working with community leaders and EVD Treatment Facilities to build strong linkages within the referral system.

Coordination

1. Provide regular updates on the outbreak response to the GOAL Senior Management Team in Head Quarters and provide advice recommendations on future direction of the EVD response programme.
2. Liaise with other EVD response actors to include; national government, donors and other international agencies at a national and a global level and ensure that GOAL is linked in to all relevant EVD networks.
3. Provide advice on the structure and support of the overall health technical team in country both in terms of organisational development and ongoing training and support.

Person Specification

1. Infectious Disease Specialist, Public Health Physician, Epidemiologist or similar
2. At least five years of public health experience in developing countriesPrevious experience of working in and coordination of large public health emergencies or disease outbreaks

How to apply:

http://www.candidatemanager.net/cm/Micro/JobDetails.aspx?&mid=YGTYD&sid=BFUEV&jid=UFBYFAZ&site=Ebola

Organization: Danish Refugee Council
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 07 Dec 2014

Background

The Horn of Africa is an important departure point for people in mixed migration flows. Each year tens of thousands of people leave or pass through Somalia and its neighbouring countries, including Yemen, in the hope of finding a safer or brighter future elsewhere. On-going coordination of mixed migration work in the region through Mixed Migration Task Forces (MMTFs) in Somalia and Yemen, as well as other forums have identified many of the overall regional migration challenges as have the Regional Conferences on mixed migration in the Gulf of Aden, held in Yemen in 2008 and Djibouti in 2009. A meeting in Djibouti in March 2011 served to specifically consult on and discuss the establishment of such a secretariat. The RMMS is hosted and managed by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Regional Office for the Horn of Africa and Yemen, in Nairobi. It officially commenced its work in July 2011.

Purpose

The overall objective of the Regional Mixed Migration Secretariat (RMMS) is to support agencies, institutions and forums in the Horn of Africa and Yemen sub-region to improve the management of protection and assistance response to people in mixed migration flows in the Horn of Africa and across the Gulf of Aden or Red Sea in Yemen. It does this through data development, analysis, research and advocacy. It concentrates on the so-called “northern route” mixed migration flows from Somalia and Ethiopia and through Somalia; Ethiopia and Djibouti to Yemen, but also look at the southern and western flows out of the region. The RMSS Senior Project Officer will assist the RMMS Coordinator in a wide range of activities as part of the overall strategy of the Regional Mixed Migration Secretariat.

Key Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of the Senior Project Officer can be summarized as offering high caliber support to the Coordinator and the RMMS specifically around the work of sourcing, synthesizing and processing information and data.

The key activities of the Project Officer will include:

• Information management and research comprising: the gathering and dissemination of existing data, information, legislation, news items, news archives, policies and conventions, reports, best practice experiences and working methods related to mixed migration.
• To perform analysis of regional mixed migration data, strategies, policies and legislation, and production and dissemination of quality reports under guidance from the RMMS Coordinator;
• Maintain and manage a web portal (using a user-friendly Content Management System), to make information and analysis available to regional MMTF agencies, state authorities and other stakeholders;
• Assist with the coordination and management of research initiatives in areas of interest related to mixed migration;
• Assist with advocacy, promotion of regional dialogue, networking and coordination by assisting the RMMS to facilitate and coordinate consultation/technical working workshops and conferences/meetings, and to assist in the identification of areas for research or tools development;
• Assisting the RMMS support to capacity building and advice in the region in relation to mixed migration;

Reporting Arrangements

• The Senior Project Officer of The Regional Mixed Migration Secretariat will be supervised by the RMMS Coordinator.
• The overall strategy and outline for the work of the RMMS is managed and approved by the Steering Committee of the RMMS. The RMMS Coordinator will report to the Steering Committee on a bi-annual basis, and work according to the rolling 6 months’ work plans approved by the Steering Committee.

Location

Nairobi with possibility of travel within the region for specific duties.

Duration

1 year contract with possibility of extension

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree (minimum) and preferably a Master's degree in International Law, Political Sciences or similar discipline;
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in similar positions involving information management, research and communications;
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in positions requiring planning, analysis and problem solving;
• An active knowledge of the region and the socio-economic and political dynamics affecting it;
• Some human rights/protection knowledge and international refugee law and/or proven interest and/or track record in the humanitarian agenda;
• Having some understanding and interest in the regional mixed migration dynamic in the Horn of Africa and Yemen;
• Good IT command and close familiarity with the maintenance and management of template-style websites (but IT specialization is not required);
• Strong analytical and writing skills in English is essential; good command of one of the following languages is a strong added advantage: French, Arabic, Somali and/or Amharic;
• The successful candidate will have the ability to perform a series of tasks requiring the application of specialized and general skills;
• He/she must be comfortable working against set objectives with some degree autonomy when required and able to act with initiative;
• Although this is essentially a non-representational position, the RMMS Project Officer will be required to represent the Secretariat in meetings and in the absence of the Coordinator;

The RMMS will be a small team and it is essential that candidates thrive in conditions of transparency and active team work;

How to apply:

Application process

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post together with details of current and expected salary to drcjobs@drchoa.org marked**“Senior Project Officer”**in the subject line.

This position is open to Kenya Nationals only.

Organization: International Foundation for Election Systems
Country: Zimbabwe
Closing date: 26 Dec 2014

Senior Electoral Advisor-ZimbabweLocation: Zimbabwe, HarareDivision: Program Management Status: Consultant Position Number: C14:30 Project Description: The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is seeking qualified applicants for a Senior Electoral Advisor position on a potential, short-term election assistance project in Zimbabwe. The project’s start and end date is yet to be determined, but the Consultancy is anticipated to last approximately 5 months. Overall, the project is designed to help domestic stakeholders, such as Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs) and civil society organizations (CSOs), lay the groundwork for a robust electoral process. Job Responsibilities: • Establish and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders, and serve as a technical advisor to them on a range of election-related topics such as voter registration, public outreach, and capacity-building;
• Establish strong working relationships with IFES field staff
• Hold regular consultations with key stakeholders and act as a liaison between relevant groups, as needed;
• In conjunction with IFES’ staff, support the organization of workshops, trainings and meetings in line with the overall framework of IFES’ project;
• Hold regular consultations with current and prospective donors;
• Collaborate closely with other short-term consultants to ensure IFES work is carried out in a timely, coordinated, and professional manner;
• Contribute to IFES’ programmatic reporting to the donor, inclusive of regular updates for the monitoring and evaluating the project’s performance; and,
• Perform other duties as assigned by IFES’ Senior Global Election Advisor and IFES Senior Program Officer for East and Southern Africa. Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in political science, law, electoral administration or a related field is preferred; Bachelor’s required;
• At least 10 years experience with technical election assistance with EMBs at progressively more senior levels;
• Previous election-related work experience within Zimbabwe highly valued;
• Demonstrated ability to quickly build and consolidate relationships;
• Strong leadership, problem solving, coordination, and consensus building skills is a must;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Competency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel to Zimbabwe on short notice;

To Apply:

You must go tohttp:*www.ifes.org/***to the Careers section and apply online. Applications are only accepted in this way. Make sure you upload all papers together (ie. cover letter and application, etc.).**Resumes are only reviewed and accepted if submitted through our careers page.

How to apply:

To Apply:You must go to**http:*www.ifes.org/***to the Careers section and apply online. Applications are only accepted in this way. Make sure you upload all papers together (ie. cover letter and application, etc.).Resumes are only reviewed and accepted if submitted through our careers page

Organization: Management Sciences for Health
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 20 Feb 2015

OVERVIEW:

The Leadership, Management and Governance Project (LMG) is a global five-year Cooperative Agreement awarded by USAID/Washington, designed to strengthen and expand the people-centered capacity building strategy pioneered under the previous Leadership, Management, and Sustainability Program. The LMG Project’s objective is to support health systems strengthening by addressing the gap in leadership, management and governance capacity of policy makers, health care providers and program managers to implement quality health services at all levels of the health system.

Malaria is one of the number one causes of morbidity and mortality among children under 5 in Sierra Leone. The Global Fund is one of the main donors for malaria control in Sierra Leone – a majority of international health development funding in Sierra Leone is directed into HIV and AIDS programs as a priority.

The National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) is the Principal Recipient of the Global Fund malaria grant and manages implementation of the dual-track financing scheme along with the second Principal Recipient, Catholic Relief Services (CRS). Global Fund commitments and disbursements in Sierra Leone account for just over 25% of Global Fund financing, with the majority (over 66%) going towards HIV and AIDS activities. While the disbursements and commitments are on track for the CRS malaria grant, the NMCP grant has consistently had performance issues and low expenditures that have blocked continued funding to the budgeted commitment level.

The President’s Malaria Initiative will provide direct technical assistance to the NMCP through the LMG/Sierra Leone project to improve Global Fund grant implementation and generally provide technical support in the areas of leadership, management and governance to strengthen the national malaria control strategy and implementation.

OVERALL RESPONSBILITIES:

The Senior Technical Advisor, Malaria Program/Global Fund Liaison position is designed to provide technical assistance to the country, specifically to the NMCP, in meeting the grant management and implementation demands of the Global Fund malaria grant.

The incumbent will be placed at the NMCP and will provide leadership and management support to the NMCP Program Coordinator. S/he will assist the Malaria Coordinator in planning, monitoring and coordinating activities, especially the upcoming mass distribution campaign.

The incumbent will work in collaboration with the local stakeholders to ensure that up-to-date and strategic information on malaria activities are shared and disseminated among donors for prompt and appropriate decision making.

The work involves complex and interrelated processes. The political environment requires a high degree of sensitivity and diplomacy in supporting the NMCP, establishing dialogue, and developing activities to prevent and treat malaria. The incumbent will require a depth of expertise that will allow her/him to provide leadership and management in malaria-related issues and programs, including the capability to identify and systematize otherwise diffuse issues.

SPECIFIC RESPONSBILITIES:

The Senior Technical Advisor, Malaria Program/Global Fund Liaison, provides professional leadership support to the NMCP for the achievement of objectives set forth in its strategic plan. The principal task of the incumbent is to provide overall management, technical guidance and leadership to the NMCP team around implementation of the Global Fund malaria grant. The incumbent will also coordinate with and provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, if necessary, to prepare and conduct policy dialogue with the Global Fund Country Team on issues impeding smooth disbursement and implementation.

1. Assist the NMCP in taking appropriate management actions (planning, monitoring and evaluation, coordination, etc.) to meet the Global Fund grant requirements and/or conditions precedent so as to enable speedy Global Fund disbursements.
2. Assist the NMCP in the design and implementation of the national malaria monitoring and evaluation plan, as well as to ensure that other partners develop project monitoring plans and report in a timely manner on their activities to the NMCP. It is also expected that the incumbent will provide expert advice and practical experience in helping the NMCP and other in-country malaria stakeholders to monitor inputs and outcomes, progress towards goals, and how to execute the plan jointly.
3. Assist the NMCP and the Ministry of Health and Sanitation with initiating and conducting policy dialogue between the Global Fund Portfolio Manager and country team to troubleshoot as necessary to facilitate grant implementation.
4. Assist the NMCP with planning interventions to be covered by the Global Fund resources in collaboration with CRS, and conduct a thorough gaps analysis to identify contribution of all malaria partners to draw a big picture of malaria program coverage nationwide.
5. Collaborate with senior staff of the NMCP, implementing partners, and other partners, such as WHO, UNICEF, World Bank, and NGOs to identify malaria control intervention gaps in Sierra Leone, consistent with the malaria control coverage needs identified by the strategy and plans of the NMCP.
6. Work with the NMCP and other appropriate partners to ensure full accountability and value for Global Fund resources provided for NMCP functioning.
7. Assist the NMCP in developing plans to manage the Global Fund activities. This includes providing managerial support to the NMCP leadership to brainstorm and identify technical interventions to be covered by future funding from the Global Fund.

This incumbent is not expected to play any supervisory role at the NMCP. S/He will receive administrative supervision from the LMG/Sierra Leone support team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Advanced degree (Masters, PhD, or MD) in a health-related field or management field required. Specialized experience in malaria is not required, but preferred.
2. At least ten years of experience in progressively responsible experience in designing, implementing and managing malaria and other health programs in developing countries, with a preference given to candidates with African experience.
3. Demonstrated experience managing successful teams comprised of experienced professionals.
4. Demonstrated technical leadership, program management, strategic planning, policy experience and problem solving skills working on complex projects in a highly sensitive environment are required.
5. Experience with USAID-funded public health programs preferred.
6. Previous experience with or good knowledge of Global Fund operating procedures (proposal development and submission, monitoring and evaluation and reporting)
7. Ability to work effectively with a broad range of Sierra Leone and USG personnel and partners, and have demonstrated skills in donor coordination and collaboration. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment to achieve consensus on policy, program and administrative matters is a must.
8. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate information to both health and non-health audiences, and achieve consensus on policy, project, research, and administrative matters.
9. Proven ability to communicate quickly, clearly and concisely – both orally and in writing in English is essential.
10. Excellent verbal communication skills, tact and diplomacy are required to establish and develop sustainable working relationships at the highest level and a high level of trust with public/private organizations. Verbal communication skills are also used to negotiate activity plans and resolve activity implementation issues with counterparts, partners and team members. Excellent written communication skills are required to prepare regular and ad hoc reports, activity documentation and briefing papers.
11. Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook, Access, SPSS and other statistical and other relevant software) are required for effectively operating in this position. Good computer skills are required to implement, analyze, and monitor, and manage activity goals, inputs, outcomes, and achievements.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

How to apply:

https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/7313/senior-technical-advisor-malaria-program---global-fund-liaison/job

Organization: CTG Global
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 09 Dec 2014

TERMS OF REFERENCE

PositionSenior WASH Officer**Place of Performance** Liberia (exact location to be determined)**Contract Duration** 18 weeks Starting Date Early December

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

Under the direct supervision of the ETU Team Leader, in coordination with the ETU Medical Coordinator and with technical guidance from IOM Mobile-Team Leader, ensure that the management of the water, sanitation, hygiene, and waste activities are organised so that staff, patients, and the environment inside and outside the Ebola Treatment Unit are not exposed to VHF contaminated material and provide overall management of non-clinical / support activities at ETU.

Safety Regulations:

· The Sr WASH Officer is aware of the risks involved in working in the ETU.

· The Sr. WASH Officer follows all regulations concerning infection control and protective measures.

Non-adherence to the safety regulations can result in immediate dismissal.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

· Responsible for the overall non-clinical / support activities at ETU

· Responsible for all water, hygiene and sanitation issues linked to the outbreak intervention.

· Trains and educates staff of the hospital and other health structures in the affected area with respect to ETU and watsan related issues.

· Attends and participates actively in the Task Force meetings and other relevant staff meetings.

· Advises on general health care waste issues.

· Monitors and orders stocks of cleaning and disinfection material.

· Coordinates with ETU Medical Coordinator for the monitoring and ordering of PPE, and other materials.

Human Resource Management:

· Supervises and guides the ETU support staff.

· Provides technical support to other watsan staff (local & expatriate).

· Prepares and adapts job descriptions according to the needs.

·

Water, Hygiene and Sanitation

· Ensures that safety procedures are implemented in all outbreak control activities.

· Ensures that sufficient good quality water is available in the ETU.

· Ensures that sufficient quantities of chlorine solution are always available.

· Ensures that latrines and bathing areas are well maintained, and cleaned and disinfected properly.

· Ensures that waste is collected, handled, transported, and disposed of safely and according to the protocols.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education

Qualifications in a discipline related to WASH with demonstrated skills and technical experience in WASH (hydraulic engineering, design, management, implementation and supervision of civil works, wash facilities, water networks etc.)

Work Experience

Minimum 10 year experience

Demonstrated experience and ability in cooperation projects’ management. Experience in conflict/post-conflict contexts, preferably with experience in supporting emergency response in humanitarian crisis, natural disasters, infectious diseases and resource poor settings

Key Competencies

Excellent communication skills; demonstrated management skills, monitoring, ability to effectively lead a team; ability to implement procedures effectively in a rapidly changing environment; ability to make effective decisions under time pressure; ability to work effectively and harmoniously a multi-disciplinary team.

Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to crisissupport@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_596” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Organization: CARE
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 19 Nov 2014

In mid-2010 CARE Somalia/Somaliland initiated a change in its program structure and strategy - from working in technical sectors to working in more holistic programs focusing on the needs of particular ‘impact groups’. CARE has identified a number of particularly vulnerable groups in Somaliland, one of which is vulnerable rural women which the position report to. The aim of this program will be to work with these rural women and the communities they live in to address underlying causes of poverty, vulnerability and marginalization that affect them. CARE is looking for suitable candidate to fill the position of Senior Project Officer (Education) - Rural Women Programto be based in Las Anod, Somalilandwith frequent travel to other project areas.

I. Job Summary

The overall responsibility of the SPO - Education is to support education activities with the rural vulnerable women program including planning, implementation and evaluation of projects activities in Somaliland under the guidance and leadership of Area Manager_HE project. He/she ensures that efficient and effective systems and processes are in place to enable CARE to implement program activities in line with donor requirements. He/she will have frequent interaction with program technical, government and implementing partners.

II. Responsibilities

Project Implementation

• Lead all field work to conduct baseline, midline and end line studies, school assessments, and other studies that the project might undertake in the course of the project life.

• Working with the project team and MOE ensure that project intervention target marginalized children with special emphasis on the girl child.

• Train and coach CECs and head teachers in the development of school Improvement plans in collaboration with regional and district education officers.

• Working closely with the project engineer, ensure that all construction/rehabilitation works are in line with the designs and BOQs and are of high quality and meet the child friendly school criteria.

Pa**rtnership & Capacity Building**

• Train, support and coaching of education mentors, teachers and Community Education Committee (CECs) in order to ensure quality delivery of programs.

• Ensure the implementation of HE project promotes capacity building to the maximum degree possible for local communities, MOE, CBOs and government staff and agencies.

• Training and capacity building of CECs to oversee the management and administration of project schools.

Project Monitoring and review

• Collaborate with the regional and district officials of the MOE to oversee project implementation.

• Ensure that project/program monitoring and evaluation system/tools are applied and project progress (activities and outputs), results and immediate objectives (outcomes) and impacts are systematically tracked, documented and shared as appropriate on the basis of CARE and donors’ requirements.

• Travel to project sites of Education program and conduct regular monitoring of projects together with MOE and project team.

• Provide technical assistance to REOs, DEOs, teachers and mentors through developing standards, monitoring/supervision tools, guidelines and trainings and other mechanisms to ensure quality of primary education.

Reporting and representation

• Ensure the timely production of quality monthly and quarterly reports by collating reports of different field locations into one report and submission to Area Managers or other Key management staff.

• Prepare reports on each field visit conducted and submit to the report to Area Managers or other key management staff.

• Represent CARE in all relevant forums, stakeholders such as local authorities, community leaders, representatives of NGOs, UN agencies and government issues related to education sector.

Others

• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the area managers or other key management staff.

• Account for CARE’s assets and interests and safeguard from loss arising from fraud, waste, weak administration and poor value for money

• Carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects CARE’s commitment to delivering service to the needy beneficiaries.

Wo**rking Conditions**

Based in Laasanood and requires substantive travel to project sites covering all the regions of Somaliland.

Required Qualification

• University degree in social sciences or any other related field.

• At least 3 years working experience with INGOs in Education

Pe**rson specification**

• Strong command of English

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Good computer skills MS and Excel

• An individual with initiatives and strong team work skills

• Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups

• Establish courses of action for self and others to ensure work completed efficiently and effectively

How to apply:

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their application letters and detailed CVs to hrhargeisa@som.care.org by 19 No****v****e****m****b****er****, 2014 at 3:30 pm**. Please indicate**‘Senior Project Officer (Education) – Las Anod, Somaliland’ as the subject line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CA****R****E is an Equal Opportunity Employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Organization: Save the Children
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 11 Nov 2014

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length: 6 months

The roleThe Senior Security Advisor will work closely with the Regional Security Directors (RSD) to support overall safety and security management for the country program. The Senior Security Advisor, working closely with the Safety & Security Director, will facilitate the implementation of Save the Children's Safety and Security Policy and Standards within country programmes; help drive systemic change in the quality of safety and security management, contribute to building country compliance Safety and Security. Policy and Standards; and carry out safety and security assessments; make recommendations and provide support for their implementation by country programmes. He/She will also take forward the organisational security ethos.

As a Senior Advisor s/he will be expected to undertake a leadership role in an emergency and support the team leaders and team at a senior level.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Expertise in current safety and security practices and issues affecting aid work globally.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Significant experience of NGO security management/Adviser- - at least for 5 years.
• Proven experience and understanding of humanitarian operations and understanding of programming in an emergency.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, establish information and security networks, and coordinate with country authorities, militias, donors, International Organisations and local NGOs.
• Experience of working in hostile environments. Self motivated with the ability to work autonomously in a highly stressful and challenging environment.
• Accredited training of trainers skills and proven experience of training multi-national staff
• Ability to formulate and communicate analysis of a changing security environment.
• Proven skills in concise and succinct report writing. Ability to prioritise security related tasks and complete reports to deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills and proven skills in managing a team in hostile environments
• Proven knowledge of MS office applications and IT literacy and capacity to learn and use other packages.

• Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin all aspects of the job. Commitment to Save the Children child protection policy.

  Desirable

• Operational experience in post war / disaster affected environments with NGO, Military or police background.

• Previous experience of having worked in South Sudan
• Operational programming experience.
• Additional language(s) - ideally Arabic.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

How to apply:

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'jfawcett.82360.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'

Organization: BroadReach
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 17 Nov 2014

Type of position:Full time

Location:Samburu County

Proposed start Date: ASAP

Position summary and introduction

APHIAplus IMARISHA is an AMREF Kenya-led USAID-funded integrated health program in the Northern Arid Lands Region, implemented by five consortium partners. The program operates in 8 counties of Turkana, Isiolo, Samburu, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa and Tana River. BroadReach Healthcare works with other consortium members to strengthen and expand high quality integrated HIV care and treatment, MNCH and Nutrition services and Continuous Quality Improvement in the public and private sectors, as well as to coordinate, track and implement innovations for improving health outcomes.

BroadReach Healthcare (BRHC), one of the consortium partners on APHIAplus IMARISHA,is a rapidly growing global healthcare solutions company with offices in Arlington, VA, South Africa and around the globe. The company is a worldwide leader in developing, implementing, and managing innovative healthcare systems and delivery networks. The company has particular expertise in the management and scale-up of HIV/AIDS treatment programs in Africa. BRHC is recruiting for a Senior Program Officer (SPO)-Care and Treatment to be based in Samburu County. The key role for the position is to provide leadership andtechnical support and mentorship of health care workers in both public and private health facilities as well as county health personnel to ensure provision of expanded high quality integrated HIV care and treatment, TB, MNCH and Nutrition services and Continuous Quality Improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the BRHC Team Lead and the R3 Senior Technical Advisor; the Senior Program Officer shall be responsible to:

· Co-ordinate the planning, carrying out, analysis and dissemination of results of site capacity assessments (using the TQA tool) at supported facilities

· Ensure that program annual service delivery targets for the county/ region are achieved and develops a remedial plan where the targets are not achieved

· Ensure synergy with the county technical team in site level supervision

· Outline mechanisms and a feedback loop for all activities that appear in the work plan when and how they were accomplished and any pending issues

· Work with the team to collect and analyze agreed monthly Quality of service indicators (QOS) reports from health facilities and provide guidance and recommendations related to tracked indicators and outcomes

· Support health facility teams to build local capacity for quality improvement activities by establishing Work Improvement teams at different departments that will identify gaps, analyze, prioritize and implement QI projects

· Maintain thorough documentation of activities and track deliverables

· Coordinate dashboard reviews of project clinical outcomes and utilizing project data to prioritize interventions

· Take lead in compilation of the monthly activity reports and quarterly project performance reports on all the clinical areas

· Represent the project as delegated in critical stakeholder meetings and activities

· Maintain current knowledge of medical practice standards and developments

· Identifying, planning and implementing interventions aimed at health systems strengthening for both public and private health service providers

· Serve as point person in assigned geographic region for private sector engagement and tracking program innovations

· Advocate for and promote private public partnerships in health service delivery within the region

· Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Technical Advisory Committee

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Nursing or in a Health related field with 7 years of relevant experience (Diploma in a related field and 10+ years’ experience will also be considered); a MPH will be an added advantage

· Significant field experience in clinical and/or community-based care of persons living with HIV/AIDS, TB, reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health programming, preferably with a USAID implementing partner

· Experience in Health Care programming at the field level and providing technical assistance to partner organizations; knowledge and experience of ART programmatic and technical issues highly desired

· Program management experience and experience in a supervisory role is a plus

· Knowledge and experience with Kenya HIV Quality Improvement Framework

· Experience with participatory planning and evaluation methods preferred

· Experience working with the private health sector and/or commercial business a plus

· Willingness and ability to work in Northern Kenya

· Understanding of key stakeholders, geography, culture, and institutions in Kenya, preferably Northern Kenya

· Demonstrated strong communication, interpersonal and diplomacy skills with the proven ability to foster good will and build consensus at all organizational levels

· High level of computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)

· Fluency in written and spoken English

Desired Skills

· Strong organizational, time management, computer and communicative skills

· Strategic and analytical thinking skills with an ability to solve problems and make decisions

· Ability to carry out multiple assignments and plan accordingly in order to meet scheduled deadlines

· Ability to analyze, compare and interpret facts and figures and make sound judgments based upon this knowledge

· Ability to work both in a team and independently and ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training

· Ability to cultivate team work and team spirit in order to strengthen and cultivate relationships

· Ability to clearly communicate results of work both orally and in writing to stakeholders and management

· Ability to interface with multiple stakeholders, representatives, and partners in a professional manner on an ongoing basis

· Comfortable in rapidly changing and uncertain environments, including multi-tasking

· Able and willing to travel extensively, as work demands

· High level of professionalism and leadership combined with a passion for health issues

· Self-motivated with a strong entrepreneurial spirit

· Fluency in Northern Kenyan dialects

· Proficiency with STATA or SPSS statistical software packages is a plus

BroadReach Healthcare offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

BroadReach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

www.brhc.com

How to apply:

How to apply: (PLEASE – NO PHONE CALLS.)

To submit your cover letter and CV directly to our website, please go to https://jobs-brhc.icims.com/jobs/1598/senior-program-officer-%E2%80%93ca... . (Only those applicants who most closely fit the job requirements will be contacted for interviews.) – (HIGHLY PREFERRED)

To submit your cover letter and CV by E-mail: Please send it to broadreach01@brhc.com. (Only those applicants who most closely fit the job requirements will be contacted for interviews.)