CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: UN Operation in Côte d'Ivoire
Country: Côte d'Ivoire
Closing date: 07 Nov 2014

This position is located in Abidjan, in the Medical Section of the United Nations Mission in Cote d’Ivoire. The Medical Officer reports to the Chief Medical Officer.Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Medical Officer P-3 will be responsible for the following duties: (These duties are generic and may not be carried out by all Medical Officers.):

Clinical Duties:

• Undertakes day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in clinic, consult emergency patients,

• Undertake day-to-day occupational health duties: pre-placement and periodic medical examinations prepare UN staff for travelling providing immunizations, malaria prophylaxis, travel kits, etc.

• Refers staff to outside specialists as necessary

• Follows-up with outside specialists.

• Provides health education and health promotion programs.

• Participates in addressing work environment and occupational health issues.

Medico Administrative Duties:

• Liaises with UN-Military Medical Units in the mission and host-nation medical facilities.

• Follows the United Nations established policies and procedures regarding medical clearances, sick leave and medical evacuations/repatriations.

• Participates in drafting and implementation of business continuity and crises preparedness plans for the duty station/mission.

• Deputizes for a more senior Medical Officer during his/her absence.

Supervisory Administration:

• Manages day-to-day mission medical support operations by ensuring availability of medical supplies and proper functioning of medical equipment.

• Ensures appropriate training programs are implemented in order to maintain and develop the medical capabilities (e.g. health education, HIV/AIDS prevention, first aid and CPR).

General:

• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies:

Professionalism: Knowledge of clinical, occupational and tropical/travel medicine. Formal training in CPR and, preferably in BCLS and ACLS or equivalent emergency medical care. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

• Planning & organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Qualifications;

Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible clinical experience. Experience of working in the UN or an International organization especially in conflict areas and adverse living conditions is required.

Education: Doctorate (MD) with experience in infectious disease control and occupational medicine. ACLS/BCLS certification and /or certification in tropical and travel medicine is required.

Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English and French is required.

How to apply:

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Cover Letter Personal History Profile (visit https://inspira.un.org to generate a PHP)

Proof of required academic credentials (for external applicants)

Employment verification letter from most recent employer (for external applicants)

Last two completed Performance Appraisal or two Reference Letters for external applicants

ALL SUBMISSIONS TO BE SENT TO:

Contact Name:Fatima Coulibaly Email Address: coulibaly@un.org Copy (cc): Stephanie Appell Email Address: appell@un.org

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Mali
Closing date: 07 Nov 2014

Purpose of the assignment

Under the direct guidance of the Supply and Logistics Manager the incumbent will manage all aspects of UNICEF Procurement and Institutional contracts of Mali Country Office and provide solutions to complex procurement related issues.

The Procurement and Contracts Specialist will

· supervise and lead the procurement staff of the unit.

· work with all sections to ensure the capacity building of staff.

This post will require advanced professional technical experience in support of operations and programme objectives while being accountable for full compliance of procurement activities with UNICEF rules, regulations, policies and strategies.

1.Main activities and outcomes

The incumbent will work on 6 specific objectives:

Objective 1:Manage and lead the Procurement Staff under his/her supervision including staff development

Objective 2:Establish sourcing strategy from planning to pre-selection of suppliers to meet UNICEF standards of goods and services.

Objective 3:Elaboration and implementation contract strategy including tendering process and evaluation, management of contracts, legal considerations, payment conditions and risk assessments

Objective 4:Ensure efficient management of procurement, including contracting, process for the Country Office as per established guidelines, procedures and systems (SAP, IPSAS), from planning and including sourcing, selection and evaluation of suppliers, quality management and performance measurement

Objective 5:Active contribution within the Supply Unit to improve the overall Supply Chain

Objective 6:Contribute to capacity building efforts of internal parties to transmit to the Supply Unit preparing complete and coherent purchase requisitions

Place of work

Based in Bamako with field visits to zonal offices.

3.Supervision, Feedback and Reporting

The incumbent will be based in the Supply and Logistics Unit in Bamako, under the direct supervision of the Supply and Logistics Manager. As a member of the Supply and Logistics unit, he/she will attend the unit meetings and report regularly on work plan progress. The incumbent will work in close daily cooperation with the relevant programme staff.

4.Key qualifications and required skills

Education & Work Experience

• University degree in directly related areas of specialization, including credited courses in procurement/contracting.

A relevant combination of qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree.

• Five years of professional work experience in Supply with a focus on procurement/contracting
• At least two years’ experience in UN agencies in the field of procurement
• Practical experience with performance monitoring tools.

Skills

• Good knowledge of ERP system required
• Excellent knowledge of public procurement rules
• Excellent working knowledge of computers particularly in Excel
• Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas in written and oral form and to produce reports in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team in an international, multicultural and interdisciplinary environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Organizational skills including the ability to keep up to date and accurate records in different formats

Language Proficiency

Fluency in English and French

4. Competency Profile(For details on competencies please refer to the UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles.)

i) Core Values (Required)

• Commitment

• Diversity and Inclusion

• Integrity

ii) Core Competencies (Required)

• Communication [II]

• Drive for Result [II]

• Working With People [II]

iii) Functional Competencies (Required)

• Applying Technical Expertise [II]

• Deciding and Initiating Actions [II]

• Following Instructions and Procedures [II]

• Leading and Supervising [II]

• Planning and Organizing [II]

How to apply:

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, an updated P11 and a resume to: Mali_Recruitment@unicef.org

Organization: Church World Service
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 31 Oct 2014

RSC Africa Temporary Pool

Reports to: Assigned supervisor Department: Assigned department Location: Nairobi, Kenya Starting Salary: KES. 50,000 Status: Temporary Contract

RSC Africa The Resettlement Support Center (RSC) Africa operates a US refugee resettlement program in sub-Saharan Africa through a Cooperative Agreement with the Department of State/Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration. RSC Africa is responsible for the preparation of refugee case files for adjudication by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers, as well as the out-processing and cultural orientation of all approved cases. RSC Africa is administered by the Church World Service Immigration Refugee Program (CWS/IRP) and is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

EEOC Church World Service does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or veteran status in employment or the provision of services.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, only those individuals shortlisted will be contacted.

To Apply: Please click the below link to apply directly online to this position.

http://rscafrica.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2d9enfmujms

This position is open to national applicants.

Please note RSC Africa does not accept resumes for positions that are not posted. All applicants are required to submit their resume using the on-line applicant tracking system.

Communications RSC Africa will use the contact information supplied in ApplicantStack to contact you. If your contact information changes it is your responsibility to keep RSC Africa informed of your updated contact information.

Application Materials Your application materials should clearly reflect how you meet the requirements of the position. Personal identifying information such as gender, age, nationality, tribe, and hobbies should NOT be included in your application materials.

Your experience should be in Month/Year format. Please do NOT include an objective statement.

Certificate of Good Conduct All temporary contract positions require a Certificate of Good conduct before starting a temporary assignment with RSC Africa. The Certificate of Good Conduct must have been issued within the last 30 days.

Primary Purpose Temporary staff are responsible for the duties assigned to them in the respective department.

Supervision This position reports directly to the assigned supervisor.

Assignments

File Library - This position is primarily responsible for data entry of refugee case files in the File Library including receipt, filing and logging out case files from the File Library to ensure accuracy and integrity of the records in accordance with RSC Africa and PRM standard operating procedures. This position will act as the backup when the File Librarian is on leave.

Case Processing - This position is responsible for the processing of refugee case files under the direction of the unit supervisor.

Skills Testing Interested candidates will be required to undergo a data entry skills test.

Qualifications Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required

Experience: Relevant experience is preferred

Knowledge / Skills:

• Must have an excellent command of English • Basic computer skills requires Abilities: The Temporary staff must have the ability to:

• communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; • follow instructions from the Supervisor with a positive and receptive attitude; • conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner to represent the best interests of RSC Africa and CWS/IRP; • maintain a high performance standard with attention to detail; • carry out all of the duties of the position efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision; • maintain strict confidentiality with RSC Africa operational information; • manage a large and diverse workload under pressure with competing priorities; • work well as a team in a multi-cultural environment while maintaining a high level of motivation; • effectively manage RSC Africa’s resources; • actively participate in the implementation of the U.S. Government Operational Refugee Processing Program in Africa;

Working Conditions

Physical: This position requires bending, sitting, standing, walking, pushing/ pulling, handling objects (manual dexterity), reaching above shoulder level and using fine finger movements.

Environmental: Incumbents in this position will work in an open plan office.

Special Requirements Certificate of Good Conduct is required before the start of employment. The candidate should be willing to work overtime on weekdays and weekends as required.

Licensing/Certification None

Competencies

Communication Ensure effective exchanges of information with others. Examples of skills and behaviors include speaking to others respectfully; expressing ideas in a logical, organized way; sharing information appropriately; and clarity and conciseness in written communication.

Relationships Ensure constructive and supportive interactions with others. Examples of skills and behaviors include being positive and supportive when working with others; sharing information and resources freely; resolving conflict constructively; and proactively working to remove obstacles to success for others.

Job Knowledge Utilize and apply job related knowledge to complete job tasks at a level that meets or exceeds expectations. Examples of skills and behaviors include utilizing job knowledge to solve problems or develop new approaches; maintaining or enhancing skills through continuing education; and taking on projects that will develop or enhance skills.

Teamwork Work effectively and contribute as a member of a team. Examples of skills and behaviors include supporting other team members by sharing information; covering the work of others during absences, vacations, etc.; and actively participating in developing ideas for ways to increase team effectiveness.

Problem Solving Analyze information and develop solutions to challenges that arise during the course of performing a job. Examples of skills and behaviors include researching and collecting facts; defining the issues and the parties affected; formulating options/solutions for addressing the problem; and engendering support for and implementing the solution.

Program Planning and Management Organize work and/or plan projects and ensure timely completion and/or successful implementation. Examples of skills and behaviors include identifying and analyzing program options; identifying the tasks and deliverables required for successful completion; managing one’s time; monitoring the resources involved and ensuring that they are directed most effectively; and working with all involved to ensure successful completion.

Leadership Guide and direct oneself or other individuals and groups toward a desired outcome. Examples of skills and behaviors include taking the appropriate level of initiative to resolve problems or remove obstacles, bringing individuals together around a common goal; evaluating information and making decisions; navigating conflict and obstacles; and ensuring that communication takes place between all parties involved.

How to apply:

To Apply: Please click the below link to apply directly online to this position.

http://rscafrica.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2d9enfmujms

This position is open to national applicants.

Please note RSC Africa does not accept resumes for positions that are not posted. All applicants are required to submit their resume using the on-line applicant tracking system.