CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Global Health Corps
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 03 Feb 2015

Knowledge Management, Communications & External Relations Officer, Jhpiego (G10-USA)

About the Global Health Corps Fellowship: Global Health Corps is a one-year paid fellowship that pairs young professionals with organizations (fellowship placement organizations) that require new thinking and innovative solutions. We believe that great ideas don't change the world, great PEOPLE do! The fellowship begins in July 2015 and extends through August 2016. Fellows engage in professional development training, mentorship and thoughtful community-building, and continue to draw upon their fellowship experience and the GHC alumni network as they build careers of lasting impact.

Applicants can apply for up to 3 different fellowship positions, such as the one described below. To see the full list of fellowship positions, go to:http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/through-placements/.

Fellows are placed in organizations in pairs – one international fellow and one local fellow from the placement country – creating a fellowship team that is a central part of the fellowship experience.

About the Fellowship Placement Organization:

Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University. For 40 years and in over 155 countries, Jhpiego has worked to prevent the needless deaths of women and their families. Jhpiego works with health experts, governments and community leaders to provide high-quality health care for their people. Jhpiego develops strategies to help countries care for themselves by training competent health care workers, strengthening health systems and improving delivery of care.

Jhpiego designs innovative, effective and low-cost health care solutions to ensure a level of care for women and their families. These practical, evidence-based interventions are breaking down barriers to high-quality health care for the world's most vulnerable populations. Jhpiego has worked off and on in Uganda for nearly 30 years. In 2011, Jhpiego made a strategic decision based on country needs and interests from key stakeholders to establish a country office, with the goal of strengthening Jhpiego's support to Uganda's Ministry of Health. The fellows will actively participate in developing this exciting endeavor.

Fellowship Position Overview: The Knowledge Management, Communication and External Relations fellows will work closely with the Country Director and individual program managers to ensure that the Jhpiego-Uganda program is capturing and communicating program information effectively, using as many means as possible, to a wide range of external audiences in Uganda. The fellows will work with the Country Director to ensure regular and effective interpersonal engagements with key partners and stakeholders; and active external relations efforts that target many different groups, including partners at the community/district levels, decision makers in Kampala, and interested international audiences. Finally, these fellows will work with the Country Director to devise systems by which the external policy and programmatic environment is being monitored, and findings from this "environmental scanning" process are being incorporated into program planning and implementation. As core members of a small team, these fellows will be fully engaged in many aspects of program activity, and will have the opportunity to contribute their ideas on how to improve programs to better respond to the needs and interests of the external environment.

Responsibilities: *
Strategy Development:*

• Read and become familiar with Jhpiego Communications Manual
• Work with the Country Director and individual program managers to develop an overall program external relations strategy:
• Help define means for regularly compiling and presenting program information to key in-country stakeholders using a variety of written, verbal and electronic approaches; and for tracking feedback received, so that it can be incorporated into program evolution
• Help to define and implement a plan for ensuring that Jhpiego-Uganda is well represented at the many meetings taking place in the public health realm, and that Jhpiego is contributing effectively to the dialogue that takes place through these meetings
• Help define a system for ensuring that Jhpiego is using these engagements as an opportunity to continually refine its understanding of the external environment in which it is operating, and to continually evolve its activities to respond to that environment
• Work with the Country Director to develop effective knowledge management systems at the country level

Increasing Program Sharing and Visibility in Uganda:

• Lead implementation of all of the strategies above
• Work with individual program managers to generate, document and share lessons learned from program activities
• Develop a packet of compelling program information (and a system for ensuring that it is regularly updated), with an emphasis on presenting results of interventions and innovations, and lessons learned in the implementation process
• Ensure that all information/communication coming out of the program is presented in such a way that it gives a clear and compelling presentation, and reflects the innovation and effectiveness of the Jhpiego-Uganda program
• Lead efforts to regularly share program information through multiple outlets (presentations, one-on-one meetings, comments at large meetings, written briefings, etc.)
• Work with the Country Director and program managers to ensure that Jhpiego-Uganda is regularly engaging with and providing the necessary program information to key partners and stakeholders through one-on-one interactions, and also through regular presence at meetings and other group forums

Contributing to Jhpiego's Global External Relations and Communications Efforts:

• Coordinate and share in-country communications with Jhpiego's global External Relations and Communications office
• Lead on ensuring that Jhpiego-Uganda is contributing fully to Jhpiego's global efforts to tell the story of its great work
• Lead the process of writing success stories and defining high level program highlights that can be widely disseminated in Uganda and globally through the External Relations and Communications (ERCO) team; submit photos, Facebook posts and short updates to ERCO for global dissemination
• Keep the Uganda portion of the Jhpiego website up-to-date

Required Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of the field of public health (either a degree that is related to public health, or experience working in a public health program)
• Ability to quickly understand both the theory and the practice of public health programming in a developing country is essential
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; the ability to relate to a wide range of individuals, and to instill confidence and trust
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding presentation skills
• The ability to quickly learn and to write and talk knowledgeably about new subjects

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• One of the fellows should ideally have experience with behavior change communication and community engagement
• One of the fellows should ideally have experience in communication for policy makers, donors and other implementing partners

Fellows receive the following benefits:

• Monthly living stipend
• Housing
• Utilities stipend
• Health insurance
• A professional development grant of $600
• A completion award of $1500
• An advising program that pairs each fellow with an advisor in his/her area of work or interest
• A two-week Training Institute at Yale University in the United States to begin the fellowship
• A five-day End-of-Year retreat in East Africa to finish the fellowship
• Three multi-day trainings during the year
• Travel to and from placement site, all trainings, and retreats
• Professional development and personal support from a dedicated in-country program manager
• Personal development and accompaniment program led by Still Harbor

How to apply:

Apply at ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/

Applications will close February 3, 2015.

*We appreciate EARLY APPLICANTS and are able to spend more time with their applications

If you have any questions about the application process and the fellowship, refer to our FAQs page at http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/faqs/.

Organization: UN Population Fund
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 28 Oct 2014

We are pleased to re-announce the following vacancy:

VACANCY NO.: Job ID 2677

CLOSING DATE: 28 October 2014 (5.00 p.m. New York time)

POST TITLE: Innovation and Knowledge Management Programme Specialist

CATEGORY: ICS-10 (equivalent to P-3)

POST NUMBER: 40040

DUTY STATION: Johannesburg, South Africa

POST TYPE: Non-Rotational

DURATION: One year (renewable)[i]

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: East and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO)

****ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION****

The Innovation and Knowledge Management Programme Specialist post is located in East and Southern Africa Regional Office of UNFPA, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, and reports directly to the Evidence, Knowledge and Innovation Unit Team/Practice Leader, under the overall guidance of the Deputy Regional Director. S/He is part of an inter-disciplinary team with a focus on developing innovation projects and managing knowledge across the East and Southern Africa Regional Programme and in support of the respective 23 UNFPA Country Offices that fall under the East and Southern Africa cluster.

****MAIN ACTIVITIES / EXPECTED RESULTS****

• Identify new innovation opportunities using best practices;
• Contribute to the design and establishment of innovation processes and projects for the region;
• Promote the value of innovation to all stakeholders;
• Support the Evidence, Knowledge and Innovation Unit in leading staff to participate in the innovation process;
• Provide quality support to knowledge development and use of evidence for policy and programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
• Contribute to the preparation of regional and national innovation initiatives;
• Contribute to sound knowledge-backed and evidence-based briefings and presentations for the Regional Director and Deputy Reg. Director and provide updates to all ESARO units on strategic regional level and country specific issues;
• Support and undertake as relevant field missions related to reviewing, collecting, documenting and disseminating innovative programme results, lessons learnt and good practices;
• Work with the Communication, Resource Mobilization and Partnership Unit to identify for each thematic area innovative initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of UNFPA support, including in terms of technology, processes and approaches;
• Working with the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor contribute to the design, formulation and review of the Regional;
• Programme (RP) and Regional Programme Action Plan (RPAP) with a specific focus on defining and implementing innovative processes;
• Work with the Communication, Resource Mobilization and Partnership Unit and the Evidence and Research specialist to contribute to the collection, analysis and research of strategic information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for resource mobilization, and preparation of communication outputs designed for donor and partner audiences;
• Help monitor latest trends and developments in the knowledge and innovation area; and
• Contribute to the definition of a methodology on how impact can be measured and how the value of new innovations can be demonstrated.

Capacity development – Ensures an open exchange of state-of-the-art programmatic innovations in partnership with assigned CO Programme/Technical Specialists:

• Formulate effective new ideas and innovative strategies for programme development and implementation;
• Recognize promising ideas and find ways to introduce them into ESARO’s work;
• Support the Team/Practice Leader in managing requests from Country Offices and national and regional institutions in the area of knowledge management (e.g. community of knowledge, production and dissemination of information and communication products/outputs tailored to target groups and/or users’ needs, web-based integrated management information systems), and help anticipating users’ needs through the provision of innovative and forward-looking solutions;
• Develop strong and innovative concepts for new products, tools and resources for a more vibrant and innovative approach towards communicating results and achievements, and assist Country Offices in the implementation of innovative prototypes;
• Support the development and implementation of a capacity development strategy and culture change process for the region with a focus on embracing innovation;
• Identify capacity building needs of the Country Offices in the area of knowledge management and follow-up through organization of capacity building activities with Country Office staff, national counterparts, and civil society partners; and
• Participate in technical meetings, working groups and task teams.

Evidence and knowledge development and dissemination – Ensures an open exchange of best practices/lessons learned between HQ, ROs and COs in partnership with CO Programme/Technical Specialists and regional Technical Advisers:

• Liaise with the Unit Team/Practice Leader and the Evidence and Research Specialist to manage the in-depth analysis and research findings, and exchange of good practices in order to build knowledge related to UNFPA strategic plan and regional programme and thematic areas including integrated sexual and reproductive health, adolescent and youth development, gender and GBV and population dynamics in support of sustainable and inclusive development;
• Monitor research and development of other organizations to spot trends in innovation and supplement research findings in the organization;
• Support and assist the assigned Country Offices to identify opportunities or lessons learnt/best practices in countries;
• Liaise with the Technical Division and Programme Division to ensure that state-of-the-art, global technical and programming knowledge and lessons learnt/best practices are available for use in countries to improve the effectiveness of UNFPA programmes;
• Act as specific focal point for individual areas of programmatic expertise in the Regional Office with responsibility for knowledge sharing and providing support to the Country Offices in developing programme interventions in the area of expertise; and liaise with other UNFPA structures for ensuring knowledge transfer across the regions on programmatic area of focus or on matters related to countries under his/her responsibilities; and
• Maintain and foster partnerships with UN agencies and other partners in UNFPA focus areas for advancement of knowledge.

*Technical representation and collaboration:*

• Liaise with the Team/Practice Leader to coordinate the engagement of the regional community of knowledge in technical discussions around the post-2015 development agenda and the linkages between UNFPA calls and the broader development agenda;
• Assist in the development of partnerships with other organizations in the knowledge and innovation area, with a particular focus on South-South collaboration; and
• Support national and regional innovative initiatives and activities in the area of access and use of quality data for development for moving the region and the continent into a data revolution.

Programme Management Support:

• Ensure the sharing of evidence, lessons and tools within and between units, and between partners for increasing effectiveness of regional support towards improving performance of national initiatives and responses;
• Analyse existing practices for improvement or enhancement and brainstorm with the ESARO management and technical teams to discover new solutions and approaches to old problems;
• Establish a strategy for creative thinking in the staff in the region and find ways to nurture innovative thinking across the regional programme focus areas;
• Serve as the ESARO focal point for knowledge management and be accountable for liaising with Knowledge Management/Sharing staff in the HQ Programme Division; and

Carry out any other duties as may be required by the Regional Director or the Deputy Regional Director.

****REQUIRED COMPETENCIES****

i) Values: Exemplifying integrity, Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, Embracing cultural diversity, Embracing change

ii) Core Competencies: Achieving results, Being accountable, Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen, Thinking analytically and strategically, Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships, Communicating for impact

iii) Required Skillset:

• Advocacy/Advancing a Policy Oriented Agenda;
• Results-Based Programme Development and Management;
• Leveraging the Resources of National Governments and Partners/Building Strategic Alliances and Partnerships;
• Innovation and Marketing of New Approaches;
• Resource Mobilization;
• Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

****Education:****

• Advanced University degree in public health, medicine, sociology, demography, gender, economics, international relations, international development, public administration, marketing, management or other related field.

Knowledge and Experience:

• 5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in management and development relevant to population and development, sexual and reproductive health, and gender, of which three at the international level;
• Ability to catalyse and scope for innovative initiatives that enhance programme quality;
• Substantive knowledge and practical experience in knowledge management and strategic information management;
• Experience in programme and/or technical assistance with the UN System;
• Ability to explain complex ideas and findings in a way that can be easily understood and to work creatively within a budget and use innovation to find ways of more effectively managing resources; and
• Strong communications, interpersonal and writing skills in English. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese desirable.

****Languages:****

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is desirable.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender quality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position. The package includes a competitive salary plus housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.

[i] No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulation 4.5

How to apply:

UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.

Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA at

http://www.unfpa.org/employment/

Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process.

Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV or AIDS status.

In accordance with the rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, are required to renounce such status upon their appointment. Exceptions to this rule are very limited and can be made only for: (a) stateless persons; (b) newly appointed staff members who have applied for citizenship by naturalization, when such citizenship will be granted imminently; (c) acting staff members in the General Service and related categories with permanent residency status, on promotion to the Professional category; (d) staff members appointed under a temporary appointment. Please understand that UNFPA is not in a position to provide advice on or assistance in applying for any citizenship.

Organization: Chemonics
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 30 Nov 2014

Chemonics seeks a communications, learning, and knowledge management coordinator for the anticipated USAID-funded Transition Initiatives for Stabilization Plus (TISplus) program. TISplus aims to increase Somalia's stability through participatory processes that promote good governance and community cohesion. As Somalia looks to move from crisis and stabilization to medium- and longer-term development, USAID, through TISplus, will implement quick-impact stabilization activities to support nascent government infrastructure and mitigate the impact of an insurgency in parts of South Central Somalia. We anticipate that all TISplus offices and staff will be able to be located safely in Somalia. Applicants should be aware that locations could include Somaliland, Puntland, or Mogadishu. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• ?Provide technical expertise in strategic communications, outreach, and advocacy to local government and stakeholders, drawing on technical experience in developing and implementing communications plans in culturally, politically, and security sensitive environments
• Serve as the key contact for coordination of all learning and knowledge management components of the contract
• Plan and oversee implementation of learning and knowledge management activities, mobilize experts to respond to task requests, furnish required reports to USAID, and meet with the contracting officer's representative and activity managers as necessary
• Build Somali counterparts' communications, learning, and knowledge management capacity and support their outreach activitiesQualifications:
• Advanced degree in a relevant field, such as peace-building, international development, international affairs, law, business, communications, social work, journalism, knowledge management, adult learning, instructional design and teaching, or a related area
• ?Technical leadership, capacity, and experience to provide vision, direction, and leadership to learning and knowledge management activities
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible work experience in knowledge management
• Two or more years of experience working with online communities and web-based systems for knowledge sharing or collaboration
• Familiarity with e key principles of post-conflict development, peace-building, state-building, or resilience
• Experience facilitating host-country ownership of communications and outreach products and building the capacity of colleagues and counterparts in communications practices
• Demonstrated? leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Somali language fluency preferred

How to apply:

Send electronic submissions to tisplusrecruit@chemonics.com by November 30, 2014. Please include "Communications, Learning, and Knowledge Management Coordinator" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith only "TISPlus-Somalia-Communications, Learning, and Knowledge Management Coordinator" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

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