CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: FreeBalance
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 05 Feb 2015

As a Professional Services Consultant at FreeBalance you will have the opportunity to contribute to our on-going success by delivering quality and timely professional services during the roll out of our products and solutions to our customers and partners for all project deployments. Drawing upon your product/solutions expertise and knowledge, you will also provide support to the Support Services, Product Management, and Sales teams, to serve as a subject matter expert for functional analysis, specification development and support for bid submissions.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise and knowledge of multiple functional areas of expertise, with hands-on experience with FreeBalance products/solutions
• Review and assemble government financial management system legislation, policies, operations and reporting requirements, all of which are necessary input to the business review and reengineering stage
• Conduct business requirements review with the client and prepare requirements analyses and system/configuration design related to required government accounting functions
• Demonstrate the configured FreeBalance software/solution to the client, illustrating the mapping between the process to the technology
• Prepare configuration blue print documents based on analyzed business processes
• Develop acceptance test plans and conduct acceptance testing of the configured FreeBalance software/system with the client
• Develop training material and deliver required product and user training courses, including ‘Train the Trainer’, to meet the client’s needs
• Transfer knowledge to the client related to project management, change management and correct use of the FreeBalance products/solution as a ‘Super User”
• Demonstrate strong project management skills including developing project plans and work effort estimates, establishing/meeting financial budgets, utilizing resources effectively, establishing/tracking project progress and accomplishments, and timely project reporting
• Develop functional specifications to enhance or create new products
• Evaluate RFPs and proposals for conformance with sound accounting, reporting and financial management practices, and provide level of effort and definition of the work for bid submissions
• Provide input to product management on functional matters and future product requirements based on feedback from the client
• Travel internationally

Education and Experience:

• Minimum University degree in Business Administration program specializing in Accounting/Finance or a related field such as Business Administration (MBA), or Certification in Human Resources
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Technical ERP implementation
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in HR/Payroll ERP implementations with a strong focus on payroll processes, procedures and documentation
• MUST have previous experience with payroll
• PMP Certification considered an asset
• Solid understanding of payroll and human resource processes and procedures in the public sector
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and deploying software applications, gathering and documenting client’s requirements, particularly for the development and implementation of software applications
• Information Technology skills would be considered an asset.
• Strong project management skills and ability to multi-task
• Strong analytical skills and proven ability to identify and resolve problems
• Demonstrated experience working with customers resulting in a positive and ongoing relationship
• Proven ability to deliver effective training programs
• Ability to travel as required
• Read, write and speak English fluently

This is a full-time position based in Uganda.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website: http://www.freebalance.com/company/jobs_uganda.asp#profserv

Organization: Mines Advisory Group
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 07 Dec 2014

The total salary package for this position is £37,384 - £40,972 per annum* (circa $59,800 - $65,500 USD) including basic salary, hardship allowance, programme management allowance and cost of living allowance.

About MAG:
MAG saves lives and builds futures by working with others to reclaim land contaminated with the debris of conflict, to reduce the daily risk of death or injury for civilians, and to create safe and secure conditions for development. MAG shared the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize as a founding member of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines for our work to ban landmines. Our vision is a safe and secure future for men, women and children affected by armed violence and conflict.

About the Somalia Programme:
The MAG Somalia programme is operating in a complex political and security environment and has expanded significantly in the last year, with operations firmly established in Somaliland, Puntland and in South Central Somalia. The Somalia programme is also operating through partnerships in Jubaland. The two main areas of focus are physical security and stockpile management (PSSM) and community safety and security (CSS).

The role:
The Support Services and Liaison Manager role will provide you with the opportunity to use your excellent skills in managing and developing support services functions such as Logistics, Procurement, HR and Administration. It will also test your excellent communication skills as you will have the opportunity to liaise with key external stakeholders at a strategic level. As a member of the programme’s Senior Management Team you will also provide support in developing future opportunities for MAG in Somalia, including supporting proposal writing and budgeting.

About you:
The successful candidate will need previous experience working overseas in international aid/development with expertise managing and developing support service functions. You will need a proven track record in liaison and negotiating with a range of external stakeholders, including national authorities, local partners, donors and NGOs. You should have the ability to represent MAG at the highest levels and be able to work diplomatically in a politically sensitive and unpredictable environment. The successful candidate will support and travel between all of our bases within the Somalia Programme that are often remote with basic amenities and therefore applicants will need to be able to deal with living and working in challenging environments.

How to apply:

For the further information on the role, the application form and details of how to apply, please visit, the MAG website at www.maginternational.org/vacancies-at-MAG by the closing date of 7 December 2014.

Organization: Population Services Intl.
Country: Madagascar
Closing date: 14 Dec 2014

PSI Madagascar seeks experienced candidates for the position of Deputy Country Representative for Corporate Services & Finance (DCR-CSF). The DCR- CSF will report to the Country Representative (CR) of PSI Madagascar and the position is based in Antananarivo. The DCR-CSF will work with the CR to provide overall leadership for developing and overseeing PSI Madagascar’s finances and administration.

The DCR-CSF should speak fluent French and have significant technical and managerial experience, including demonstrated success in financial management, project management, capacity building, institutional communication and organizational development.

Under the supervision of the CR, the DCR-CSF will:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent the organization in all financial and administrative aspects before external parties including: funders, auditors, local government and PSI headquarters in Washington, DC.
• Maintain sound accounting systems that give reasonable assurance that records and controls are sufficient to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial information for expenditure monitoring and information.
• Provide effective support in terms of corporate services including Human Resources, Procurement and Administration (Warehouse, Fleet, Administration and IT).
• Maintain an independent procurement team and lead vendor relationship assessment
• Support design of strategic human resources system (staff compensation, training and development)
• Develop and drive compliance with local policies and procedures in line with PSI Washington’s global policies, local law, and funder regulations (including the Global Fund and the United States government). Obtain approval of policy deviation requests were needed.
• Liaise with local tax authorities and other local governmental agencies as needed.
• Create, implement and monitor a strategic plan to achieve financial and administrative goals, including streamlining operations and strengthening internal controls and compliance, in line with PSI’s Corporate Strategic Plan.
• Work with the Directors and Coordinators to attain PSI Network Minimum standards.
• Provide management accounts and analysis to the Senior Management Team to facilitate decision making.
• Certify financial statements and funder financial reports. Ensure that monthly close is performed timely, efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure that sub-awardees comply with funder regulations and financial reporting requirements.
• Manage relationships with multiple external auditors. Supervise multiple external audits per year; liaise with Internal Auditor; prepare management comments for audit reports; create and implement action plans to correct audit findings.
• Support budget development and monitoring. Work with the Country Representative, Program Team, Technical Services Team and Washington Backstopping Team to: create funder, departmental and annual operating budgets; monitor burn rates; and realign budgets as needed.
• Approve requests for cash advances from headquarters, manage cash flow in the country office and maintain relationships with local banks.
• Manage implementation and ongoing training and support of an ERP (Lawson) in multiple locations and transition from cash basis to accrual basis accounting.
• Manage capacity building and professional growth of Corporate Service staff.
• Conduct routine oversight and supervision visits to all field offices to review the quality of business operations systems and activities across and provide support where necessary.
• Serve as point security liaison for PSI Madagascar; regularly review security plans and serve as point for the field on all security issues.
• Provide direct supervision, including personnel recruitment, management, coaching and mentoring, as well as performance management to the Directors and/or Senior Coordinators for the following departments: Accounting, Procurement, Human Resources, Warehouse, Fleet, IT and Administration**.**
• Assist the CR with other tasks and projects as necessary, including representing the CR in meetings as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate degree in accounting or management preferred
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. chartered or certified) preferred
• 8+ years’ experience in not-for-profit management required
• Familiarity with USAID and Global Fund regulations required
• Experience with QuickBooks preferred, knowledge of Lawson or ERP systems preferred. Strong working knowledge of spreadsheets required.
• Fluency in French and English is required and fluency in Malagasy preferred
• Proven track record in management and demonstrated leadership skills required
• Proven ability to manage team in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Strong sense of integrity
• Ability to manage complexity and balance priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strategic, creative, analytical, result and customer-oriented
• Good active listener, good communicator
• Committed, self-motivated and solution-oriented; organized but flexible
• Strongly motivated by humanitarian causes
• Can-do attitude, go-getter

STATUS:

• Exempt
• Level 6

APPLY ONLINE athttp://www.psi.org**.**

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individualsregardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

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Organization: Pact
Country: Rwanda
Closing date: 05 Dec 2014

Position Title: Nutrition Officer (Local Candidates Only), Rwanda - Improved Services for Vulnerable Populations (ISVP)

Requisition Number: 14-0135

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Department Overview:

Pact seeks a Nutrition Officer for the proposed USAID-funded five-year Rwanda Improved Services for Vulnerable Populations (ISVP) Activity to improve and sustain the health and social wellbeing of Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) and People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV), their households, and communities in Rwanda. This position is contingent upon award.

Position Purpose:

Reporting to the Health and Social Services and Manager, the Nutrition Officer will be responsible for activities relating to:

• Providing nutrition information and education for pregnant women, lactating mothers, and vulnerable families with children under two years of age

• Promoting growth monitoring and promotion

• Nutrition education and counseling services specifically related to their child’s growth, and children’s weight and height

• Establishment of positive deviance nutrition groups

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate technical activities and provide direction, feedback and support to ensure success; as applicable, supervise a local program team in their day-to-day operations.

• Provide input into and assure that all donor reporting requirements on program impact are met

• Ensure high quality program delivery and the cost-effective use of Pact and USAID resources

• Ensure provision of management support and technical assistance to grantees on program design, budget/work plan development, and M&E planning.

• Provide regular written/oral program progress updates, as requested.

• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the DCOP.

Basic Requirements:

• Three to five years of experience with nutrition activities is required;

• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain professional relationships with civil society organizations and host country government counterparts

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher training in public health, nutrition, nursing or in a closely related field is preferred

• Three to five years in a technical leadership/management role with direct supervision of professional staff preferred;

• Experience interacting with government, international organizations, donors, other bilateral donor and civil society representatives, and senior level government officials;

• At least three years of experience working with USG cooperative agreements or contracts in senior program management capacity preferred

• Excellent communicator with demonstrated experience in communicating complex processes to diverse stakeholders, including government officials at the national, provincial and district levels, service orientated NGOs, civil society organizations, donors, etc.

• Rwandan citizens

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org

Organization: Pact
Country: Rwanda
Closing date: 05 Dec 2014

Position Title: Food Security Officer (Local Candidates Only), Rwanda - Improved Services for Vulnerable Populations (ISVP)

Requisition Number: 14-0134

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Department Overview:

Pact seeks a Food Security Officer for the proposed USAID-funded five-year Rwanda Improved Services for Vulnerable Populations (ISVP) Activity to improve and sustain the health and social wellbeing of Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) and People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV), their households, and communities in Rwanda. This position is contingent upon award.

Position Purpose:

Reporting to the Health and Social Services Manager , the Food Security Officer will be responsible for activities relating to:

• Strengthening food security and improving nutrition

• Helping vulnerable households, especially those with PLHIV, address risks to food security directly related to inadequate resources and lack of knowledge concerning farming practices and nutrition

• Potential provision of food relief

• Kitchen gardens

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate technical activities and provide direction, feedback and support to ensure success; as applicable, supervise a local program team in their day-to-day operations.

• Provide input into and assure that all donor reporting requirements on program impact are met

• Ensure high quality program delivery and the cost-effective use of Pact and USAID resources

• Ensure provision of management support and technical assistance to grantees on program design, budget/work plan development, and M&E planning.

• Provide regular written/oral program progress updates, as requested.

• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the DCOP.

Basic Requirements:

• Three to five years of experience with nutrition activities is required;

• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain professional relationships with civil society organizations and host country government counterparts

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher training in public health, food security, or in a closely related field is preferred

• Three to five years in a technical leadership/management role with direct supervision of professional staff preferred;

• Experience interacting with government, international organizations, donors, other bilateral donor and civil society representatives, and senior level government officials;

• At least three years of experience working with USG cooperative agreements or contracts in senior program management capacity preferred

• Excellent communicator with demonstrated experience in communicating complex processes to diverse stakeholders, including government officials at the national, provincial and district levels, service orientated NGOs, civil society organizations, donors, etc.

• Rwandan citizens

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org

Organization: Pact
Country: Rwanda
Closing date: 05 Dec 2014

Position Title: Savings Group Manager (Local Candidates Only), Rwanda - Improved Services for Vulnerable Populations (ISVP)

Requisition Number: 14-0136

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Department Overview:

Pact seeks a Savings Group Manager for the proposed USAID-funded five-year Rwanda Improved Services for Vulnerable Populations (ISVP) Activity to improve and sustain the health and social wellbeing of Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) and People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV), their households, and communities in Rwanda. This position is contingent upon award.

Position Purpose:

Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Party, the Savings Group Manager will be responsible for activities relating to:

• Establishing savings groups and small business groups.

• Delivering parent education interventions through savings groups

• Providing innovative financial tools or financial products which help families develop savings goals and address large costs like schooling or health care

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate technical activities and provide direction, feedback and support to ensure success; as applicable, supervise a local program team in their day-to-day operations.

• Provide input into and assure that all donor reporting requirements on program impact are met

• Ensure high quality program delivery and the cost-effective use of Pact and USAID resources

• Ensure provision of management support and technical assistance to grantees on program design, budget/work plan development, and M&E planning.

• Provide regular written/oral program progress updates, as requested.

• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the Economic Strengthening Director.

Basic Requirements:

• Three to five years of experience with savings group activities is required;

• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain professional relationships with civil society organizations, community groups and host country government counterparts

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher training in management, finance, social sciences, or in a closely related field is preferred

• Three to five years in a technical leadership/management role with direct supervision of professional staff preferred;

• Experience interacting with government, international organizations, donors, other bilateral donor and civil society representatives, and senior level government officials;

• Three years of experience working with USG cooperative agreements or contracts in senior program management capacity preferred

• Excellent communicator with demonstrated experience in communicating complex processes to diverse stakeholders, including government officials at the national, provincial and district levels, service orientated NGOs, civil society organizations, donors, etc.

• Rwandan citizens

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org

Organization: Tearfund
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 07 Nov 2014

An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen for a proven sector manager, providing strategic oversight and support to the Logistics, Finance, and Human Resource functions for our operational and partnership work in Central African Republic.

Tearfund launched a response to the CAR Crisis earlier this year. We are currently focusing our response on the immediate needs of IDPs (food security and WASH) as well as developing a portfolio of partner led projects. In the medium to long term we will look at including some trauma intervention and work to combat gender based violence in communities affected by the conflict. We currently work in Bangui and in two locations in the Lobaye prefecture, Boda and Mbaiki. We have secured institutional donor funding for some of our key WASH and Food security work and are developing other donor funding to meet the needs as the response progresses.

With the establishment of a team of key personnel we now need to recruit someone to work with the Emergency Response Manager (ERM) to oversee the management of the support function department leaders. This role will have specific responsibility for supporting the ERM in achieving Tearfund's objectives in CAR with efficient and effective support systems. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring compliance on donor guidelines; designing and implementing systems, processes and policies and leading and facilitating change within the programme.

Strong, proven experience gained in the, management and implementation of relief and rehabilitation projects with specific skills in people leadership and management is essential. Candidates must also have significant knowledge and experience in supply chain management as well as the implementation of financial management systems.

The successful applicant will be educated to degree level in business administration or financial management, with a proven understanding of current humanitarian and development issues. Excellent written and spoken English and French, good cross-cultural awareness and a genuine heart for people living in poverty are essential for this role.

All posts involve potential contact with children and vulnerable adults and the recruitment process will include specific checks related to child protection issues.

Applicants must be committed to Tearfund’s Christian beliefs. This is an unaccompanied role.

Please note that this role is dependent on funding and while we are welcoming applications, we cannot guarantee that we will be offering this role at this time.

How to apply:

For more information or to apply, please visit:
http://jobs.tearfund.org/tearfund/jobs/vacancy/640/description/

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 31 Oct 2014

Purpose of the Position

As focal point of administrative management services in a country or sub-country office, the Administrative Services Officer is accountable for delivery of efficient and cost effective administrative support services, providing guidance for operations of administrative support services and management of administrative staff. Ensures the office’s administrative operations and services are in compliance with the organization’s administrative policy, procedures, rules and regulations.

Key Expected Results

1. Appropriate interpretation and application of administrative policy and procedures are timely implemented to support operations at the country and sub-country levels.
2. The budget preparation and implementation are properly administered, monitored and controlled in the area of administrative management and services.
3. Management and operations of delivery and improvement in administrative support services are timely and effectively provided, and security arrangements are well established for enhanced safety and security.
4. Property management of administrative supplies, office equipment, vehicles and other properties are effectively performed.
5. All administrative transactions and arrangements of contracts satisfy the requirements as stipulated and are in compliance with the applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
6. Staff capacity is enhanced through active staff learning/development programmes in the area of administrative management and services.
7. Effective working relations are maintained with other agencies, local authorities and implementing partners. UNDG administrative harmonized policies and processes including on joint offices, commons premises and common services are effectively implemented

Remarks

1. This vacancy announcement is only open to nationals of Sierra Leone.
2. UNICEF offers competitive Benefits and Entitlements, including Annual leave, Dependency allowance, Medical and dental insurance, Pension scheme and other benefits.
3. The successful candidate is expected to start on 15 November 2014.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit:

Link for external candidates

https://careers.unicef.org/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PA...

Link for internal candidates

https://careers.unicef.org/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PA...

Organization: International Labour Organization
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 21 Oct 2014

Joint Programme for Local Governance and Decentralised Service Delivery

PPP consultancy services for local government PPP capacity development in Somalia

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Job Title:International PPP specialist

Duty Station:Somalia (Hargeisa and Garowe, Somalia)

Duration of assignment:Nov 2014 - Mar 2015

Background

Public Private Partnerships (PPP) provide a feasible option for national and local governments across Somalia to cope with increasing demands for basic public services despite tight financial and budgetary constraints. Infrastructure requirements to provide safe water, roads, waste services, for example, require sizeable investment, expertise and organizational knowledge. These are some of the stock of ‘capital’ that the private sector can bring to a public private partnership.

Different forms of PPP demonstrate how effective combinations of private and public financing and enterprise can significantly strengthen service provision and improve the wellbeing of people in urban and rural cities and towns. Not all features of PPP’s are well appreciated or understood, however, resulting in some project difficulties or under tapped potential.

PPP bring multiple benefits and risks to the stakeholders involved. Private companies can benefit from profitable investments and operations. Some other benefits to local councils are transfers of technology, employment benefits, and capacity building. However, there are operational, political and financial risks that are borne by central/local governments and the private companies involved in PPP - underlying the need for an appropriate legal, policy and regulatory environment with consistent rules and processes, new forms of contracting and financing, that will ensure credibility and financial sustainability for the partners.

There is general agreement that the PPP approach to public service provision requires a high level and diversity of expertise from the partners. Capacity building of the authorities in charge of the process will have to come in various ways and forms, as the requirements and levels of expertise show a significant variation across local councils in Somaliland and Puntland.

It is in this context that ILO under the auspices of the UN Joint Programme on Local Governance and in partnership with UN Habitat and UNICEF are embarking on a capacity development programme with the purpose of increasing the capacity of central and local governments to promote, develop, operate and manage public-private partnership projects for infrastructure development and the provision of basic services.

By and large public-private partnerships have been conceived and implemented in Somaliland and Puntland without an overall policy framework for PPPs. This was possible because of the vacuum created following the collapse of central government in 1991 and public authority during and immediately after civil conflict in the country. With renewed peace and reconstruction and ongoing efforts aimed at developing the legal and regulatory framework for private sector development, there is an opportunity to engage private sector participation in service delivery.

In saying that, the legal framework for PPP in Somaliland and Puntland remains underdeveloped. Whilst a recently drafted PPP policy is in the stages of Parliamentary approval in Puntland, the present legal frameworks lack in provisions that would regulate with sufficient precision and clarity the development of PPP projects throughout all its phases. Another barrier in developing the PPPs is the lacking capacity of local/central authorities both in developing framework and in implementing the PPP projects. Even though several projects that can be qualified as PPP have or are being developed in both Somaliland and Puntland, still PPP development is only at its beginning, as representatives from authorities are lacking in knowledge, skills and abilities. The first important activity to overcome this barrier is to strengthen the training capacity of national consultants, academia and key government personnel regarding PPP development.

Objective

To build the capacity of central and local governments to promote, develop, operate and manage public-private partnership projects for infrastructure development and the provision of basic services at the local level.

The following are envisaged:

1. Enhanced capacity of municipalities and government agencies will improve the efficiency and quality of public services and infrastructure through private sector participation;
2. Increased PPP awareness and capacity of municipalities to create and implement PPPs while improving local governance practices; and
3. Capacity for improving existing or implementation pilot PPP projects in key sectors by providing technical assistance to selected municipalities in all phases of development, from initial concept through the transparent, and competitive tendering process.

Deliverables

The Consultant will deliver the following outputs of the assignment:

Output 1: Assessment of local government PPP in Somalia

Conduct an assessment of existing local government PPP as the basis for identifying and addressing weaknesses in current PPP projects in Somalia. The assessment will:

1.Describe the status of municipal PPPs in selected sectors, mainly water and solid waste, in Somaliland, Puntland and Mogadishu;

1. Illustrate the benefits or potential risks that such municipal PPPs represent;

3.Highlight the key issues and challenges faced by PPP stakeholders and to gauge the potential for private sector participation in managing and delivering municipal PPP projects;

4.Make recommendations, including on necessary institutional arrangements, legislative and regulatory requirements to support PPPs in LG service delivery; describe strategies with an accompanied action plan that can be pursued by local and government to enhance PPPs efficiency and leveraging private sector capital, where required.

Methodology to be adopted to assess PPP practices at the local level:

a) Review existing literature from UN agencies participating in Joint Programme on Local Governance, e.g. sector studies in water and solid waste management, review of PPP in Somaliland and Puntland, PPP policy documents, evaluation of PPP projects, etc.;

b) Gather secondary data and undertake primary research, gathering insights from practitioners in PPP projects, through a number of primary interviews and focus group discussions.

c) Prepare the assessment draft report and recommendations (detailing findings under and recommendations as per 1-4 above)

d) Conduct a workshop to:

· Discuss the assessment findings

· Discuss potentials, issues and challenges faced by stakeholders in adopting and implementing PPPs;

· Discuss PPP service delivery models for large and small municipalities;

· Discuss recommendations, strategies and accompanied action plan that can be pursued by local and government to enhance PPPs efficiency and leveraging private sector capital, where required.

Deliverables

1. Draft assessment report detailing points 1-4 outlined above
2. Workshop reports
3. Final assessment report with recommendations and detailed local government PPP strategy and action plan.

Output 2: Build PPP competencies in local government and private sector

1. Develop a PPP competency assessment tool
2. Assess competencies in local government and private sector to implement PPP projects, which is often recognised as a major hurdle in uptake of PPP model; and
3. Develop PPP skills and competency framework for PPP stakeholders.
4. Develop training material. Taking note of/building on/revising the PPP guide and training guidelines already developed by the ILO Somalia programme.
5. Conduct PPP Training of Trainers focusing on public/private institutions that will provide and deliver PPP capacity development programmes in designing and implementing PPP projects in Somaliland, Puntland Mogadishu. In order to achieve the objective, the PPP Specialist is expected to carry out the highest level services to assure that as a result of their work the participants:

a) Will possess knowledge on:

· PPP concept - rationale of PPP, characteristics, principles and constraints, types and schemes, area of use, contractual options, problems in developing and sustaining successful PPPs, PPP perspectives and trends, etc.;

· PPP environment - key features required for legal, regulatory, institutional and policy environment at central and local level, etc.;

· PPP project development and implementation - description, phases, components, functional and technical issues, decision making process, performance terms, financial and commercial issues, project appraisal and assessment, project management, contract conditions and negotiations, reporting, communication, etc.; The most appropriate teaching approaches, techniques and methods for PPP trainings.(priory focus will be on PPP service delivery models in the water and solid waste sectors)

Note:

So far PPP across Somalia have not followed due process, bringing into question the lack of rigorous assessments and analysis as the lynchpin of viable PPP projects. It is imperative that the capacity development programme incorporates the following:

· PPP concepts, rationale and contractual options;

· Project appraisal and feasibility studies

· Project finance and investment analysis

· Procurement process

· Community and stakeholder relations

· Contract management

Deliverables:

1. Report outlining the PPP competency tool to assess capacities required to implement LG PPPs and detailing findings on PPP competencies in local/central government and private sector.
2. Report defining the PPP skills and competency framework defining key requirements and how these may be developed.
3. Local government PPP guidelines, training programme developed and training manual, materials and tools.
4. Training report.

Organizational Setting

The consultant will work in both Hargeisa and Garowe under the technical supervision of the ILO LED Technical Adviser and supported by the LED Officers, and operational support will be provided by the ILO Programme Officers in Hargeisa and Garowe. The consultant shall consult with the JPLG partner agencies JPLG in particular UN Habitat and UNICEF during the assignment.

Inputs

The Project Team will provide the consultant with the necessary information and materials for fulfilment of tasks and will facilitate the necessary meetings.

Qualifications and skills required

Education:PhD/Master degree in Economics, Public finance, Public Administrative Reform or Public Administration or related discipline.

Experience:

· At least 10 years of overall work/professional experience in the field of PPP frameworks development, setting up or implementing PPP projects;

· At least 10 years of working experience in training/teaching on PPP development;

· Experience of work in a related to PPP field in (post)conflict countries, will be an asset.

Abilities:

· Strong communication skills, to develop methodical and training materials;

· Excellent analytical skills and strong commitment to sharing expertise and experience in order to develop capacity of others, and work as a member/advisor of a team;

· Able to work effectively in an environment where systems do not exist or function as they should;

· A high standard of written and spoken English is essential;

· Good PC skills, ability to use Internet browsers.

Personal qualities:Responsibility, punctuality and self-discipline.

Proposal Contents and Evaluation Criteria

All interested candidates will submit the following documents as part of their proposal:

1. Technical proposal (not to exceed 10 pages) - the technical proposal should reflect how the consulting firm will undertake all of the tasks in the TOR
2. Financial budget (with explanation of line items)
3. Appendices

· one page cv of up to five key personnel proposed for the consultancy

· one page general profile of consultants who will be conducting the field-work

· 2-3 page capability statement

1. Proposals will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

· Proposed personnel (50%) (ability to address different areas)

· Technical proposal (25%)

· Corporate capability (25%)

How to apply:

All Proposals should be sent via email to: hrsomalia@ilo.org with the subject title: “PPP consultancy services for local government PPP capacity development in Somalia” no later than 21^st October 2014 11:59 PM EAT.

Organization: ESTHER
Country: Cameroon
Closing date: 24 Oct 2014

1.Intitulé du marché : Marché de prestation de services « Formation sur la prise en charge VIH au Cameroun »

2.Lieu d’exécution : France ou étranger (lot 1) ; Cameroun (lot 2)

3.Type de procédure : MAPA

4.Supports de publicité :

www.boamp.fr ; www.esther.fr ; www.developmentaid.org ; www.reliefweb.org; e-med@healthnet.org ;

5.Caractéristiques principales du marché

5.1.Objet du marché :

Conception d’un kit pédagogique et animation de formations régionales visant « l’optimisation du succès thérapeutique par une meilleure organisation des soins et une bonne pratique clinique » au sein des sites de prise en charge VIH adulte soutenus par le projet C2D au Cameroun

5.2.Forme du marché : Ordinaire

5.3.Durée du marché : Huit (08) mois

6.Critères d’analyse des offres :

6.1.Lot 1 :

• Compétences en ingénierie pédagogique dans le domaine de la santé (50 %)
• Compétitivité financière (30%)
• Connaissances de la PEC du VIH en Afrique Francophone. La connaissance de la PEC du VIH au Cameroun est un plus (20%)

6.2.Lot 2 :

• Compétences des formateurs en pédagogie médicale, animation de groupe et prise en charge VIH/SIDA. La connaissance de la prise en charge du VIH au Cameroun est un plus (40%)
• Capacité à animer les 10 formations dans la période impartie : (30%)
• Compétitivité financière : (30%)

7.Dates clés :

7.1. Date de publication de l’offre :03 octobre 2014

7.2. Date limite de réception des offres :24 octobre 2014 à 17h00

7.3. Durée minimum de validité des offres :90 jours

7.4. Date prévisionnelle de début de la prestation :1er novembre 2014

8. Dossier de consultation :

Il comprend (3 PJ):

• Règlement de consultation
• CCP
• Acte d’engagement et annexe financière

9.Personne responsable du marché :

Anne BEUGNY : anne.beugny@esther.fr

How to apply:

Les offres seront présentées sous enveloppe cachetée portant les mentions suivantes :

« MARCHE Formation prise en charge VIH au Cameroun. »

« A ne pas ouvrir par le service courrier »

Cette enveloppe sera adressée sous pli recommandé ou par Chronopost à l’adresse suivante :

GIP ESTHER

Attn Anne Beugny

62, boulevard Garibaldi

75015 PARIS

Ou déposée contre récépissé à la même adresse :

(Heures d’ouverture pendant les jours ouvrés : 9h00-17h00)

Il est impératif que les pièces du dossier soient signées par la même personne, représentant légal de l’organisme candidat. S’il existe un autre signataire, une délégation formalisée doit être jointe.

Les candidats enverront également l’ensemble de leurs documents (candidature et offre) par courriel à la personne responsable du marché dont l’adresse figure à l’article 9.

Les documents envoyés par courriel sont réputés être strictement identiques aux documents présentés sur support papier. Dans le cas contraire, la responsabilité du candidat est engagée sur les seuls supports papiers.

L’enveloppe et l’envoi courriel devront contenir les pièces suivantes :

A/ Dossier de candidature

Il consiste en une présentation permettant d’évaluer et de juger les capacités du candidat :

• Capacités professionnelles et techniques à savoir tous documents prouvant la compétence du candidat sur l’objet du marché (moyens techniques, humains, matériels…).
• Références précises en lien avec l’objet de la présente consultation
• Une copie du jugement en cas de redressement judiciaire,

Ces pièces permettent de vérifier la recevabilité des candidatures. Celle-ci sera tout particulièrement établie sur la base du nombre et de la pertinence des références déclarées et des qualifications et expériences des personnels proposés.

B/ Dossier d’offre

Ce dossier comprendra les pièces suivantes :

• L’acte d’engagement, complété et signé par la personne ayant pouvoir d’engager la société
• L’annexe financière dûment complétée et signée
• Eventuellement, toute demande d’acceptation de sous-traitance (dans ce cas, il est nécessaire de remplir le DC4 téléchargeable à l’adresse suivante : http://www.bercy.gouv.fr/formulaires/daj/DC/imprimes_dc/dc4.rtf)
• Le mémoire justificatif détaillant les dispositions que le prestataire se propose d’adopter pour l’exécution du marché. Il indiquera les dispositions qu’il entend mettre en œuvre pour réaliser la prestation (personne référente dédiée, méthodologie, phasage, délais, modalités de suivi et validation, etc.).

Lot 1 : Documents à fournir par le prestataire en vue de la consultation

Il est demandé au prestataire de fournir :

· Une présentation de la société, de son activité et de ses ressources humaines (CV)

· Une présentation des principales expériences dans la conception de programmes de formation en général et se référant au domaine du présent projet en particulier

· Un exemple de programme de formation, guide de formation ou kit pédagogique réalisé

· Une proposition de méthodologie de travail ainsi qu’un planning pour la conception du kit pédagogique

· Une proposition financière exprimée en nombre de jours d’honoraires et cout/jour TTC et intégrant un déplacement au Cameroun pour l’animation d’un atelier de conception.

Lot 2 : Documents à fournir par le prestataire en vue de la consultation

· Une présentation de la société, de son activité

· Une présentation des principales expériences dans l’animation de programmes de formation en général et se référant au domaine du présent projet en particulier

· Les CV des formateurs qui seront mis à disposition pour le projet

· Une proposition de méthodologie de travail

· Un planning d’animation des 10 formations

· Une proposition financière exprimée en nombre de jours d’honoraires et cout/jour TTC et intégrant les frais de déplacement et d’hébergement.

Organization: COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 10 Oct 2014

Background

Livestock is the mainstay of the Somali economy and about 70% of the population in Somalia are
dependent on livestock for their livelihoods. It provides food, employment and incomes and contributes
40% of the GDP and 80% of the foreign currency earnings excluding cash remittances from Somalis in the diaspora. The export of live animals, hides, skins and chilled carcasses generates the foreign currencies for importation of food items and thus contributes significantly to ensuring food security in Somalia as the country depends on commercial food imports and food relief programmes for more than half of its cereal requirements to feed its population. Livestock marketing and trade also generate revenues for local administrations, through taxation of livestock destined for trade. In 2011 Somalia exported 4,361,019 sheep and goats, 249,992 cattle and 142,059 camels through the ports of Berbera and Bossasso while in 2012, the animal exports comprised of 4,411,787 sheep and goats, 266,397 cattle and 124,952. Sheep and goats constitute more than 90% of the livestock exports from Somalia. However, the livestock export trade is constrained by the chronic and persistent shocks afflicting Somalia including political instability, conflict, civilian displacement, cyclic droughts, floods and outbreaks of transboundary animal diseases within Somalia and in the neighbouring countries.

In 2010 and 2011, Somalia was most affected by the severest drought recorded in the Horn of Africa
region in the last 60 years. More than 30% of the sheep and goats died in some regions of southern
Somalia resulting in a deterioration of the food security and nutritional situation of the affected pastoral
and agro-pastoral communities. A recent report estimated that 258,000 human deaths attributable to the emergency occurred in southern and central Somalia between October 2010 and April 2012, of which some 52% (133,000) were children under 5 years old. It has been demonstrated in previous livestock emergency interventions that animals that received vaccinations and treatment against endemic diseases prior to the onset of drought, were more resilient and better able to withstand the effects of drought and resilience of these households to natural disasters and shocks. AUAU-
IBAR has entered into a contract with the European Union for the implementation of the project for
Reinforcing Animal Health Services in Somalia (RAHS) which aims to enhance the access to sustainable animal health services delivery in order to better protect the productive assets of pastoralists, agropastoralists and other livestock dependent households in Somalia. This will contribute towards improved livelihoods. AU-IBAR is implementing the project in partnership with COOPI and Terra Nuova.

One of the expected results of the RAHS Project is to strengthen surveillance and control system for trade sensitive diseases. To achieve this result, the project will support rehabilitation/construction of Veterinary Inspection posts in Somaliland (Ministry of Livestock).

How to apply:

Consultants must include in their submission, copies of their CVs, testimonials and at least two copies of reports of similar work. Financial proposals shall be quoted in EURO. The Consultant's financial offer shall be valid for 90 days from the date of submission. The proposals should be submitted by email or physical delivery on or before 10th October 2014 to the address below: COOPERAZIONE INTERNAZIONALE P O BOX 3857 – 00100 NAIROBI
Email: hr.nairobi@coopi.org Tel: +254 020 2585370/1/2; FAX: +254 020 2585373 Mobile: + 254 724255324 / 733440001 Physical Address: Westland, along Peponi road, House No. 0039 (just 100m before Oil Libya Petrol Station)

Organization: Health Poverty Action
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 10 Oct 2014

Health Poverty Action (HPA), formerly known as Health Unlimited (HU), is a British international development organisation with a mission to support the poorest and most vulnerable people to achieve better health and wellbeing. Established in 1984, HPA currently operates in 14 countries worldwide, including Africa, Asia and Latin America. Many of our programs utilise community-based primary health care education and training, as well as mass-media health communication approaches, in collaboration with the local ministries of health and information, national NGOs/CBOs, and the target communities themselves.

Currently HPA is operational in three main regions of Somaliland, Maroodi Jeex, Togdheer, and Sahil, targeting IDPs and people living in hard to reach areas. In Maroodi Jeex region, HPA is currently implementing a three year project funded by the European Commission (EC) entitled“Expanding Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for IDPs/returnees in Maroodi Jeex, Somaliland”

HPA wishes to contract consultants:

1. To develop draft policies of ‘Birth Promoters’ and ‘Community Health Committee’ in line with country national health sector strategies.
2. To develop detailed curricula for the training on the role of TBAs as Birth Promoters and CHCs.

How to apply:

A complete set of the Terms of Reference (ToR) can be viewed and downloaded from the HPA Africa Regional Office website, www.healthunlimited.or.ke

The proposals must be submitted by 10th October 2014, 1700 hrs (East African Time). Details on submission of the tenders are specified in the tender specification documents.

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 10 Oct 2014

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around the world. Join our dedicated and diverse staff in their work to improve the well-being of children everywhere.

We are currently recruiting for an upcoming project in the DRC valued at $10M a year, over a five year period through CDC/PEPFAR. The primary focus for this critical program is to increase population access to comprehensive HIV/AIDS services in order to decrease HIV/AIDS associated morbidity and mortality and contribute to the successful control of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the DRC, with a particular focus on the following two provinces: Kinshasa and Katanga.

Responsibilities

The Project Chief of Party (COP) will work with Save the Children’s existing country office in the DRC, but will be solely responsible for the overall management and tactical direction of an HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment program. The Project Chief of Party is expected to provide leadership and direction to ensure the strategic, programmatic, technical, and financial integrity of the project-specific program and is responsible for achieving the planned results set out for the program. The COP will be the primary point of contact with the funder, local government counterparts, and partner institutions and is responsible for overall program management and guidance to team members.

To this end, the COP will liaise closely with CDC, local government representatives, Save the Children’s HIV/AIDS dept., Africa Area and Country Offices, and partner organizations. The COP will be the principal representative of the project. The COP will ensure adherence to the overall technical and programmatic quality in its implementation, compliance with the donor and regulations, and the timely submission of all deliverables. The COP will be responsible for the overall direction and coordination of the activities of any sub-recipient partners under this grant, and for linking to broader venues in country for coordination of health service delivery work more broadly

Qualified candidates should possess the following:

· Master’s degree or higher in public health, or related field. MD or PhD preferred.

· Minimum ten (10) years of senior level experience in program development, implementation, and management of health programs

· Minimum ten (10) years of senior level experience working with the DRC Ministry of Health, preferably at the National and Provincial level

· Demonstrated experience managing CDC/PEPFAR or other donor-financed projects

· Strong familiarity and command of USG regulations and compliance

· Proven track record of directing, motivating, and managing project teams composed of technical experts, program managers, and administrative staff

· Strong communication and advocacy skills

· Previous experience of successfully managing relationships with governments, donors, and other partners in a complex political environment

· Background and expertise in HIV and TB

· Extensive field experience in DRC

· Fluency in written and spoken French and English;

· Requirement to travel within DRC and internationally

Please note that this position is contingent upon funding from the donor.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website at: www.savethechildren.org and select, "Careers" and then "Search US Jobs" and then Location is "Africa - Flexible." More details about the position are outlined. EOE

Organization: Oxfam
Country: Zimbabwe
Closing date: 05 Oct 2014

Oxfam is looking for a Senior Strategic Business Services Manager to work on resource management, in a fast-moving, dedicated and creative environment. So we’ll need you to lead on everything from finance and budgeting to systems and processes, and fundraising initiatives.

What we’re looking for

Highly numerate, exceptionally organised and with sound financial management skills, you’ll be a tried-and-tested business administrator, with good knowledge of business systems and processes. Thanks to your extensive experience, you’ll bring us an aptitude for strategic thinking and a talent for improving operational performance in fast-paced environment. You’ll also have proven your ability to analyse, interpret and communicate management information at a senior level. Beyond that, you’ll show a real commitment to achieving Oxfam’s vision and values as part of a team. So you’ll be confident building relationships at every level and have the communication and management skills needed to get great results and influence others tactfully and diplomatically.

A competitive reward package will be offered to the successful candidate. You will also receive benefits specific to your contract and these will include, annual leave, medical coverage and Gratuity. There are excellent opportunities for learning, personal and professional growth, innovation and connecting to the larger organization, its work and resources.

How to apply:

To find out more about this role and to apply online, visit www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs

Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly encourage applications from people living with HIV and AIDS, people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged people. These positions are open to candidates with the right to live and work in Zimbabwe

Organization: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Country: Djibouti
Closing date: 18 Oct 2014

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES PROJECT INTENDED TO REFUGEES OF ALI ADDEH AND HOLL-HOLL CAMPS AND DJIBOUTI URBAN REFUGEES

Notre Réf : 002/HCR/PRG/08/2014 Djibouti, 21 September 2014

The Representation of the United Nation High Commissioner for refugees in Djibouti launches a call for expression of interest for the implementation of the community services project intended to refugees based camps in Ali Addeh and Holl-Holl and urban refugees in Djibouti during the year 2015.

The purpose of the Call for Expression of Interest is to solicit interest from existing or prospective partners that wish to participate in the Djibouti UNHCR operation and contribute complementary resources (human resources, knowledge, funds, in-kind contributions, supplies and/or equipment) to achieving common objectives.

Title and project identification: "Care and maintenance intended to Somali and Eritreans refugees and asylum seekers of Djibouti"

"Operational Context"

Djibouti is a small country located in the East/Horn of Africa region, at the entry point to the Red Sea. It is strategically located on one of the busiest international maritime routes and plays a pivotal role in the international community’s efforts to fight piracy in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. The country is also actively engaged, both politically and militarily, in the search for peace and security in Somalia.

The country maintained cordial relationships with its neighboring countries. However, the standstill in the border dispute with Eritrea also remained. Although the situation remained calm at the border between the two countries, the dispute has not found a decisive settlement yet. At the same time, Djibouti, like other countries in the region, has been faced with repeated threats of terrorist attacks which pushed the authorities to tighten security measures in the country. Movements of refugees across the country were subjected to tighter controls and police round-ups conducted in Djibouti town in order to curb illegal migration. Based on the precariousness of the stability in the region and especially in Somalia, this situation will continue to adversely affect refugee protection and will remain an operational challenge.

Brief presentation of the sectorial needs, objectives, intended results and main activities

The category of persons with specific needs consists among others of persons living with disabilities (PLWD), the elderly and single women. In 2013, 256 individuals with disabilities were identified; this number is not exhaustive and needs to be regularly updated. The specific problems identified are

• Inadequate provision of aids to PLWD to improve their access or well-being. Due to an insufficient budget and the high cost of materials such as mobility, hearing and vision aids their provision have been limited. This also includes support to medical examinations.
• Dependency syndrome among the community, disability is considered to be inability; most of the PLWD consider themselves to be weak and want to be fully supported. The dependency syndrome which was enhanced in the past did not provide opportunities for the community and in particular PLWD to explore and use their potentials to obtain dignity to their lives.
• Lack of consultation and coordination with ISN issues. Apart from the diabetic association in Ali Addeh, no other forums for individuals with disability currently exist. The elderly and chronically ill are among the less consulted groups. Due to a lack of consultation with ISN consideration of their issues such as camp planning, distribution, support at the hospital, education services, food distribution and the type of food have been lacking in the program.
• Resettlement is viewed by many of ISN as the ultimate solution to resolve their problems. This thinking has hindered their ability to explore the opportunities available in their community and environment to positively engage to play an active role to improve their lives

The following solutions have been recommended by persons of concern and relevant partners

a. Provision of aids and material support, i.e. mobility aids and wheelbarrows to support the different needs of individuals and families or community to be able to support them.

b. Initiation of a community rehabilitation center to increase support and capacity of stakeholders.

c. Engaging of psychosocial counselors to facilitate capacity building and empowerment processes to the individuals and community at large.

d. Reviewing of procedure plans to take into consideration their particular needs.

e. Establishment of community based self-help structures and groups linking with existing national structures to avoid duplication and enhancing integration with host community programs.

Objective: Services for persons with specific needs strengthened

Impact Indicator: % of persons of concern with disabilities who receive services for their specific needs

Output:Specific services for persons of concern with psychosocial needs provided

Performance Indicator Target:# of PoC with psychosocial needs receiving psychosocial support

Output:Support to persons of concern with specific needs provided

Performance Indicator Targe:# of PoC with specific needs receiving support (non-cash)

As of 31 July 2014, Djibouti hosts 20,687 refugees and 3,814 asylum seekers (total population of concern is 24,501). The refugee population is 95.64% Somalis, 2.59% Ethiopians, 1.66% Eritreans and 0.11% nationals from other countries (Yemen, Sudan, Iraq, Bangladesh, Burundi, RDC…etc.). 82.9% of the population is living in the camps (18,134 in Ali-Addeh and 2,202 in Holl Holl) where a multi-sectorial assistance is delivered by UNHCR and its partners. The remaining 4,165 is urban caseload. The past few weeks were marked by reduced registration of new arrivals

Period covered: 1st January 2015 au 31 December 2015.

Main country work languages: French and Somali. At the camp, Somali and English are the common languages.

How to apply:

To apply, please fill in the attached Concept Note Response.

The submission can be presented either in French or English and should include below information considered as selection criteria:

Sector expertise and experience: the required specific skills, sector specialists, knowledge and human resources. 25pts

Project management: ability to deliver project objectives, accountability mechanisms and sound financial management, taking into account the audit results of the previous UNHCR-funded projects, past performance and the external audit of partners’ financial statements, where applicable. 10pts

Local experience and presence: ongoing program in health, nutrition and reproductive/HIV programs; local knowledge; engaging refugees and other persons of concern; trust from local communities; local presence; partner policy on community relations; complaint mechanisms for persons of concern; self-organized groups of persons of concern; and other factors that would facilitate access to and better understanding of the persons of concern and that would reduce administrative difficulties. 10pts

Contribution of resources: evidenced and documented contribution of resources to the Project in cash or in-kind (e.g. human resources, supplies and/or equipment) by the partner that are presently available (or potentially mobilized by the partner) in order to supplement UNHCR resources. 25pts

Cost effectiveness: level of direct costs and administrative costs imposed on the Project in relation to project deliverables. 10pts

Experience working with UNHCR: global and/or local partnerships including knowledge of UNHCR policies, practices and programs, including an understanding of and ability to work within UNHCR’s funding limitations and associated inherent risks. Partners that have three consecutive qualified audit opinions for UNHCR-funded projects may not be considered. 20pts

1. You will find attached a format of the concept note with key required information of the submission.
2. Interested organizations can receive more details if requested and are invited to send the concept.
3. Please write in the subject: “Call for expression of interest for the implementation of the community services project in Djibouti”
4. UNHCR reserves the right to reject any bid that does not meet the submission requirements listed above.
5. Deadline : 18 October 2014
6. Communication of decision to applicant organizations: 15 November 2014.
7. Applicant organizations are invited to send the concept note at:

UNHCR Representative Office of Djibouti

24 Route de l’IGAD, Héron

B.P 1885 Djibouti Republic

Email : djbdj@unhcr.org, Tel : (253) 35 22 00, Fax : (253) 35 86 23

Organization: Trócaire
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 03 Oct 2014

Job Title Senior Manager Programme Support ServicesReference 13-ID-046Location Nairobi Based (with frequent travel to Gedo, Mandera and Mogadishuas security allows)Department Trócaire Somalia Country OfficeDescription of department: The Trócaire Somalia programme has its head office in Nairobi. The programme is focused on Gedo Region of Somalia and has field bases located in Mandera in Northern Kenya, Luuq and Dollow.Main Purpose of Role Reporting to the Country Director, the successful candidate will be part of the Senior Management Team and will have overall management responsibility for ensuring the provision of effective programme support services for Trócaire’s Somalia Programme. This includes managing the finance, administration, logistics, grants management and human resource functions.She/he will work with colleagues to build the capacity of District Health Board (DHB) staff in programme support functions. She/he will represent Trócaire Somalia in internal and external coordination forums and meetingsand will deputise for the Country Director as and when required.Job Grade: International FAMReporting to Country DirectorBackground to Position Trócaire has been working in Gedo region of Somalia within the health/nutrition and education sectors, for the past 20 years. Following a prolonged period of remote management, there is increasing access to our operational area in Somalia. Experience over the years has highlighted the need for greater technical, capacity building and management input in the programme support functions.Key Duties & Responsibilities: Logistics• Manages and builds the capacity of the Logistics department to ensure the provision of efficient, effective and transparent procurement, logistics, licensing, insurance, asset management and transport services and that the logistics policies and systems meet the organisation’s needs and donor compliance requirements. • Works with the Logistics department to ensure that field logistics are strengthened and provide effective and timely support to programmes.• Works with the Logistics department to build the capacity of DHB logistics staff to better support the health services.• Oversees any infrastructure projects in Somalia to ensure quality, functionality and value for money• Oversees the protection of Trócaire’s assets (inventory, fixed assets) through the oversight of internal control policies and procedures.• As necessary, liaises with other Trócaire Country Directors in East Africa and with the Head of Region to ensure that the logistics support provided to them meets their requirements• Keeps abreast of legal procedures and obligations, and always maintains current knowledge of Somalia and Kenya government requirements relating to logistical activities, ensuring compliance with the law.Administration• Provides management oversight to the Administration department and ensures that administrative policies and systems that meet the organisation’s needs are developed, implemented and maintained.• Supervises the Logistics department to ensure smooth running of the administration function.

Financial management• Manages and builds the capacity of the Finance department to ensure the delivery of an efficient, effective and well controlled finance function.• In collaboration with the Finance department and Trócaire HQ Finance Team, ensures that all policies, procedures and reporting requirements are in compliance with Trócaire and donor regulations.• In collaboration with the Finance department and Trócaire HQ Finance Team, identifies requirements for and development of reporting formats and management tools to assist in the financial management.• Follows up with the Finance department to ensure timely provision of reports on budget vs expenditure to the management and the budget holders and the production of the quarterly donor financial reports and monthly management reports.• In collaboration with the Finance department, closely monitors financial activities and keeps the CD advised of any issues arising.• In collaboration with the Finance department, develops and implements a strategy for strengthening field level finance, controls and accountability, including the capacity building of DHB staff to manage the finance function at the district level.• Assists with the preparation and production of annual budgets and advises CD in the management and monitoring of same.

Human Resource management (HR)• In collaboration with the HR Officer, provides leadership and guidance in promoting and maintaining efficient and effective HR practices in the Somalia programme, including building the capacity of DHBs to manage HR at the local level• Keeps abreast with legal procedures and obligations, and always maintaining current knowledge of Somalia and Kenya government requirements relating to employment laws to ensure the country programme complies with these laws• Provides leadership and guidance on staff recruitment,induction and welfare.• Ensures that Trócaire’s agreed performance management system is effectively implemented with objective setting, probationary reviews, regular catch ups, six-monthly performance appraisals and exit interviews carried out for all staff. • Responsible forstaff development for Programme support services staff to ensure their continuous capacity building and development.• Ensures that the correct staffing and capacity mix is maintained in the programme support functions.Security Management• Developments and manages the Security Management Plan (SMP) and supporting Security Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all areas of operation in Somalia and Kenya.• Reports regularly on security incidents and analyses trends in security threats & risks• Reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on staff compliance with SMP and SOPs• Ensures that all staff are trained in security and first-aid skills• Liaises with security actors (NSP, UNDSS, Security Managers in other NGOs, etc.) to actively monitor context and operating environmentExternal relations and other duties• Deputises for the Country Director as required• Attends and represents Trócaire at various coordination and information meetings.• Supports the CD in national, regional and international advocacy initiatives• Liaises with counterparts in other NGOs and partners and manages the development, implementation and maintenance of partnership agreements with these entities.• Supports the CD in donor liaison and fundraising• Conducts regular field visits to carry out capacity building and perform spot check audits on the implementation of policies and procedures.• Any other task, which may be assigned from time to time by the Director.Expected Outputs: • Effective, efficient, compliant and responsive programme support operations enabling the smooth running of programme activities. • Comprehensive security and risk management systems, policies and procedures in place and adhered to by all staff.• Strict adherence to internal controls systems and timely, accurate financial reports available to inform management decisions.

The ideal candidate will have: •A Bachelors degree (in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance), a related professional Diploma, and/ or Masters degree in Business Administration.
• A minimum five years of managerial experience in programme support services in an international NGO.• Extensive experience in Finance, logistics, HR and Administration.• A sound understanding of budgets, financial management, audit, programme management and administration principles.• Extensive experience of grant management, donor funding, reporting and compliance• Demonstrable field experience of logistics management• Problem-solving skills, analytical skills, ability to work under pressure and good communication skills.• A high level of reliability and objectivity• Experience of working in the Somalia context.

How to apply:

Please visit http://www.trocaire.ie/jobs and click on the job to complete an application form and submit your Curriculum Vitae

Organization: UN Development Programme
Country: Cabo Verde
Closing date: 18 Sep 2014

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) hereby invites you to submit a Proposal to this Request for Proposal (RFP) for the above-referenced subject.

This RFP includes the following documents:

Section 1 – This Letter of Invitation

Section 2– Instructions to Proposers (including Data Sheet)

Section 3– Terms of Reference

Section 4– Proposal Submission Form

Section 5– Documents Establishing the Eligibility and Qualifications of the Proposer

Section 6– Technical Proposal Form

Section 7– Financial Proposal Form

Section 8 - Contract for Professional Services, including General Terms and Conditions

Your offer, comprising of a Technical and Financial Proposal, in separate sealed envelopes, should be submitted in accordance with Section 2.

How to apply:

You are kindly requested to submit an acknowledgment letter to UNDP to the following email: procurement.cv@cv.jo.un.org or address:

The Joint Office of UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF

Av. OUA, Achada Santo António, Praia, Cape Verde

Attention: Mr. Operations Manager

The letter should be received by UNDP no later than September 9, 2014*.*The same letter should advise whether your company intends to submit a Proposal. If that is not the case, UNDP would appreciate your indicating the reason, for our records.