CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Mali
Closing date: 04 Mar 2015

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

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 for rapid response to emergencies. International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND: International Medical Corps is deploying an emergency response team (ERT) to assess the country after the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak starting in May 2014. The ERT will assess the provision of direct clinical care. The ERT will expand the current activities including: health education, health awareness, surveillance and contact tracing support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct/participate in psychosocial needs assessments consistent with IASC (2013) and WHO/UNHCR (2012) Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Needs Assessment Guidelines.

Train service provider staff (e.g. national MoH staff, IMC staff, staff from other agencies) in key aspects of psychosocial support and staff self-care based on WHO Psychological First Aid (PFA) guidelines adapted to the Ebola response.

Train and supervise national PSS staff to build capacity for providing basic psychosocial support (e.g. psychosocial support as part of rapid response teams, community outreach, facility based support) for people affected by Ebola and their families

Work with national PSS staff to provide psychosocial support to Ebola affected patients and families

Develop strategy and mechanisms to integrate psychosocial considerations and components into IMCs Ebola response programming consistent with IASC guidelines of mental health and psychosocial support in emergencies and with global guidelines on Ebola

Develop and implement appropriate guidance and documentation of all PSS related activities (e.g. training materials, training reports, pre post tests, PSS guidelines and protocols etc.)

Strengthen links and referral mechanisms for various services and supports including child protection

Participate in and contribute to MHPSS interagency coordination groups and actively work with and coordinate with other local and international agencies and organizations engaged in general and Ebola-related MHPSS programming and services.

Ensure review of all training materials and tools by IMC Technical Unit MHPSS Advisor

Assist with the development and design of proposals, tracking of activities and reporting in coordination with the Technical Unit MHPSS Advisor

Assist in hiring national PSS staff

Skills & Requirements:

The qualified candidate will have relevant educational qualifications such as a degree in social work, counseling or psychology (MA or PhD) with 3+ years working experience

Previous NGO experience required

Previous experience working in humanitarian setting or low resource setting requires

Strong training and mentoring skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively

Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently

Extremely flexible, and can cope with stressful workloads and frustration

Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources

Fluency in English and French required

How to apply:

How to apply:

To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.

Organization: Internews Network
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 21 Nov 2014

Conflict Sensitive Journalism Trainer / Radio Station Supervisor – CAR

Location:Bambari, Central African Republic (CAR)

Duration:6 months

Anticipated Start Date:Mid to Late November 2014

Deadline for Applications:Ongoing until position is filled

GENERAL FUNCTION

Violent conflict is also a threat for local journalists and local media organizations. But at times of crisis, good journalism is most important.

By providing reliable, timely information to the public, local reporters can assist their own communities to be better informed about the conflict beyond violent incidents and casualty figures. Local reporters can seek and analyze possible solutions that can potentially alter the way those communities deal with their own conflicts. And in order to do that, journalists need to understand more about the roots of the conflict, how that conflict may develop and how it may end.

The Conflict Sensitive Journalism Trainer/Radio Station Supervisor (CSJT/RSS) will be based in Bambari and embedded within Radio Gbagbara, a multi-confessional emergency radio station being set up by Internews to respond to the destruction of the last remaining local station, Radio Be Ôko, on July 7th, 2014. The CSJT/RSS will be in charge of facilitating the good continuation of local inter-community dynamics that are favorable to the radio through extensive consultation, mediation and negotiation with civilian and armed actors, and will train, mentor and provide technical support to a multi-confessional newsroom and board of adviser to effectively run the radio under the premise of Do-No-Harm.

Under the supervision of the Project Director/Humanitarian & Media Liaison Officer, the CSJT/RSS will design, implement and oversee all aspects of an ongoing training and mentoring program for Radio Gbagbara in Bambari, and work to ensure the success of this local community radio station’s start-up and growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the community radio station through its start-up and growing phases, and its newsroom and board of adviser in the daily management of their activities and production of high quality programming.
• Ensure local inter-community dynamics that are favorable to the radio through continued consultation and extensive mediation and negotiation with local civilian and armed actors.
• Raise the awareness of local armed and civilian actors regarding the role of a local radio station.
• Liaise with the international and humanitarian actors in Bambari to facilitate their communication with affected population.
• Design, implement and oversee all aspects of an ongoing CSJ training and mentoring program for a multi-confessional team of experienced and unexperienced local reporters, including Training-of-Trainers. This includes adapting/translating curriculum and the conflict sensitive journalism manuals to the local CAR context.
• Produce regular multimedia materials (i.e. blog posts, photos, podcasts) documenting the life of the project for external audiences, as required.
• Prepare and assemble materials for monthly and quarterly reports, in compliance with donor guidelines, including documenting achievements and challenges for Internews learning purposes, as required.
• Liaise with international media and promote Internews’ work, as required.
• Any other duties as required.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fluency in spoken and written French and English.
• Working knowledge of Arabic and/or Fulfulde is a strong asset.
• Extensive experience in journalism training and mentoring.
• Previous experience in the management of a local community radio station is a strong asset.
• Extensive experience in facilitation and training using hands-on participatory approaches.
• Previous experience in Conflict Sensitive Journalism in the context of an active inter-community conflict.
• Demonstrated skills in partnership/stakeholder management. Previous experience in the facilitation of inter-community dialogue, mediation and negotiation will be a strong asset.
• Extensive experience working (i.e. reporting, training…) in crises and relief operations, preferably in Sub-Saharan French- speaking Africa. Previous experience in CAR will be an asset.
• Very good working knowledge of the mandates and modalities of the international humanitarian sector.
• Fluency in use of digital field recording equipment, basic studio equipment and software, such as Adobe Audition and/or CoolEdit Pro.
• Sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics in the work place.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a challenging and a highly fluid environment.
• Good interpersonal, diplomatic and networking skills to liaise authoritatively with figures from the local media community, the local political and armed community and the international aid sector.
• Ability to adjust to shifting political circumstances and create programming accordingly.
• An understanding of the vision/mission, core values and objectives of Internews.
• Understanding of and passion for the area of communications with refugees and disaster affected communities.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent time management and the ability to prioritize a heavy workload under pressure.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work in demanding, stressful, and, at times, dangerous situations under difficult living conditions with respect for basic security rules.
• Psychological resilience and a sense of humor.

DESIRABLE:

• Knowledge of citizen journalism and familiarity with ways to leverage social media will be an asset, as will knowledge and experience of mapping and crowd-sourcing and mobile technology.

How to apply:

TO APPLY:

Please visit Internews' website to apply:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH17/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=INTERNEWS&c...

Or http://www.internews.org/jobs

Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 05 Dec 2014

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

BACKGROUND:

IRC began working in South Sudan in 1989. South Sudan declared independence in July 2011 following decades of brutal civil war rooted in disputes over religion, ethnicity, resources, governance and self-determination. The security situation remains fragile and testing operational challenges abound. IRC-South Sudan operates a country office in Juba, field offices in Lakes, Unity, Northern Bahr el Ghazal and Eastern Equatoria states. Currently, IRC South Sudan implements programs in primary health care, community case management, environmental health, women's protection and empowerment, protection and access to justice and livelihoods.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Psycho-Social Support (PSS) Trainer will report to the Protection Manager and will be responsible for training all associated IRC staff in psycho-social support methodology. He/she is also responsible for creating curriculum/work plan for psycho-social groups including youth, women and girls groups and co-leading them during the initial meetings.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program Support

• Create PSS training curriculum for internal IRC staff

• Conduct training on PSS methodologies to required IRC staff
• Create a contextualized curriculum for 12 week youth program
• Co-lead up to 7 one hour PSS group sessions per week
• Track attendance and trends across all groups to inform a final report
• Participate in coordination meetings as requested by Protection Manager
• Perform any other duties as requested by the Protection Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters degree in appropriate field or in international law, human rights law, international relations, social sciences,
• At least 3 years professional technical experience, including 2 years implementing similar programs in emergency and conflict contexts;
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building, training and curriculum development
• Strong understanding of protection principles and likely protection concerns arising in the South Sudan context as well as conflict sensitivity
• Experience in working with and coordinating with the UN, donors, INGOs and other stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and written skills, and good computer skills
• Fluency in English
• Additional qualities: ability to multi-task, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, adaptability to transitions

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Security level orange. The situation in Juba is calm at the moment but remains tense and unpredictable; concerns include criminality, presence of armed troops, and looting. There is active conflict in many parts of the country and a possibility for further expansion of the conflict and violence into other areas and other states.
• Lodging in Juba is in a private bedroom, with en suite bathroom, in a shared IRC guesthouse. In field sites, accommodation ranges from tents to traditional huts to permanent structures. Field compounds have latrines and showers. All IRC sites have electricity and internet at least several hours per day. Food is the individual's responsibility.
• The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

How to apply:

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=a2ltbC4xNzcxOC4zODMwQGlyYy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 30 Oct 2014

PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
The conflict affected communities of Haute-Kotto and Vakaga prefectures are in dire need of basic social services. Government capacity to provide basic social services including health, nutrition and protection to the communities is dwindling. International Medical Corps with the support from ECHO and DFID provides an integrated, multisectoral programme to the internally displaced people, returnees and local communities of Vagaka and Haute Kotto. The programme focuses on building capacity of local community structures as well as providing primary health care, maternal and child health care, therapeutic and supplementary nutrition services, HIV/AIDS prevention, health education, mental health services and psychosocial support, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response, and hygiene promotion activities in 5 clinics in Vakaga and 7 clinics in Haute-Kotto as well sites 20 sites reached by mobile clinics.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Psychiatrist Trainer is required to train and supervise PHC staff on mental health service delivery per WHO mhGAP Intervention Guidelines in selected area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide training in the identification and management of priority mental health conditions to general health staff in line with WHO mhGAP Intervention Guidelines (WHO mhGAP-IG) and in coordination with national authorities and the IMC Technical Unit.
2. Identify and train local CHWs/volunteers for training in community outreach, case finding and mental health promotion
3. Provide mental health and psychosocial support consultations and services along with health staff as needed
4. Ensure completion and analysis of pre post knowledge tests and on the job supervision checklists as well as IMC mental health PHC integration checklists
5. Ensure that WHO essential psychotropic medications are available at health facilities
6. Take responsibility for collection and reporting of mental health project data including HMIS reporting and patient outcomes (e.g. functioning, satisfaction with services)
7. Actively lead or participate in coordination mechanisms (e.g. Health, general coordination, potential MHPSS coordination group) and advocate for principles of IASC MHPSS guidelines
8. Assist with hiring of national staff as needed
9. Implement the project in line with IMC and global MHPSS standards and guidelines and closely coordinate with IMCs Health Technical Unit Global Mental Health Advisor for development and review of training materials, documentation and reports.
10. Participate and contribute in the case a multi-sectorial rapid needs assessment in order to identify and assess the humanitarian needs in the following sectors: health (including mental health and reproductive health), nutrition, WASH, and Protection.
    Qualifications:Requirements:
11. Psychiatrist with 3+ years experience working on MHPSS programs, preferably in humanitarian settings
12. Training and supervision experience required
13. Strong organizational and supervisory skills
14. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within different cultural environments
15. Ability to work in difficult environment under very basic living conditions
16. Ability to work within a team structure or in isolation, flexible, and can cope with stressful workloads and working with limited resources

How to apply:

https://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/Careers.aspx?adata=Z1WgYiL...

Organization: Florida International University
Country: Burkina Faso
Closing date: 03 Oct 2014

The USAID WA-WASH Program is seeking a competent and experienced consultant to design and facilitate workshops in Burkina Faso and Ghana. The consultant will primarily be responsible for teaching pedagogical tools and techniques adapted for continuing and adult education to groups of trainers in professional centers. These workshops are scheduled for November.

How to apply:

Those wishing to be considered for this consultancy should submit their technical and financial proposals to Edwige Tia, USAID WA-WASH Capacity Building Coordinator, at etia@fiu.edu. The deadline for all submissions is Friday October 3^rd, 2014 at 5 pm GMT.

Proposals from eligible consultants should include the following information:

• A detailed CV

• Statement of relevant experience in executing similar assignments in the last five years

• Completed, signed biographical data form (AID-1420) with paystub or contract supporting highest daily rate.

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 16 Sep 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 1.6 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 c14, 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:9 months

The role

The post holder is responsible for training and providing technical follow-up support and assistance to clinical staff in Antenatal Clinic (ANC) and Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) facilities in sites across CAR where Save the Children is implementing Global Fund funded programmes. He/She ensures that capacity building interventions are in line the National HIV and PMTCT policies and protocols on HIV and PMTCT.

He/She also ensures PMTCT capacity building interventions are comprehensive and cover the continuum of care for women's reproductive health (during antenatal care, per partum, post partum and breast feeding period).

The role will focus initially on providing training in all sites (Bambari, Kaga Bandoro, Bouar, Alindao and Obo). Once clinicians have been trained in each site, the PMTCT Trainer will re-visit all sites to provide follow up support and supervision.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Medical Doctor, Nurse, Midwife or Clinical Officer with at least two (2) years of recent experience in HIV programs essential; Post graduate degree in internal medicine or infectious disease or public health is preferred

• Fluency in French and working knowledge of English

• Demonstrated experience of training using participatory methodology with a variety of audiences

• Strong work ethic with a commitment to excellence
• High level of proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Exceptional diplomacy and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders in a challenging, multi-cultural environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently and flexibly
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Ministry of Health, subordinate associates, other department directors and external colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to meet deadlines.
• Able to produce report on time
• Willingness to travel frequently and cover all field sites supported
• Previous experience working in complex emergency situations and understanding of the international humanitarian system

Desirable

• Mentoring experience
• Experience in transitioning to Option B+.

IMPORTANT : Please note these positions are subjected to funding which is currently being sourced, and confirmation will be provided as the recruitment process progresses.

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: 'asogbossi.70031.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'