CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Danish Demining Group
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 05 Nov 2014

Background

Danish Deming Group (DDG) is a department under Danish Refugee Council (DRC). Danish Demining Group’s (DDG) mandate is to recreate a safe environment where people are free from the threat of landmines, explosive remnants of war and small arms and light weapons. DDG has operated in Somaliland since 1999 and in South Central Somalia since 2007 clearing mines and other explosive remnants of war. The organisation now implements an armed violence reduction (AVR) programme which includes the following types of activities: participatory community and district-level safety projects, community driven development, conflict prevention and management, community-police relationship building, mine risk education, explosive ordnance disposal, firearms safety education, physical security and stockpile management of firearms, and support to the review of policy and legislation on small arms and light weapons.

Purpose

The Reporting and Communications Intern will assist DDG Somalia programme staff and senior management in documenting, storing and disseminating information related to programme activities in order that DDG can effectively communicate with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities and Tasks

To achieve the position’s objectives the intern will perform the following tasks and undertake the following responsibilities:

Communications

• Assist in documenting DDG’s fieldwork through note-taking, photographs, video and audio records
• Prepare a variety of communications materials related to DDG’s programme including short briefings, online content and promotional literature
• Edit programme documents to internationally-recognised standard of English
• Undertake field visits to gather the information and results related to the program
• Capture (through written, audio and visual methods) programmatic issues, events and developments of DDG’s work in Somalia.
• Develop visibility material such as leaflets, success stories, photographs, video clips
• Ensure that communication documents/materials are archived appropriately in an easily retrievable electronic based filing system, including the DDG and DRC websites

Reporting

• With input from the Area Managers, the Grants Manager and the ME&L Manager, help produce high quality program progress reports as per donor and DDG requirements and deadlines
• Cross check data with other program staff to ensure that reporting generated accurately reflects program activities

Other

• Support program staff in organizing and managing seminars, workshops, and donor field visits as required.
• Other duties as needed

Specification

Essential:

• Master's degree in relevant subjects e.g. development studies, political science, international relations, mass communications, journalism, social sciences or related areas.
• Excellent writing, editing, and speaking skills in English.
• S/he must be well versed in office software, MS Word, Excel, the latest presentation packages including PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player

**P*****referable:*

• Experience in developing and using social media platforms
• Photographic and other audio-visual skills
• Work style: well planned and organized and has a capacity for initiative and decision making with competent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Resilience/adaptability and flexibility: ability to operate effectively under strict deadlines.
• Ability to work rapidly with staff in the field directly and remotely in writing, and where necessary, revising concepts, proposals and reports.
• Ability to work and handle spartan living conditions.Please note that this role has no staff management responsibility.

Conditions

Duty station: Hargeisa, Somaliland, with some travel to low-mid level security level sites in Somalia. This is a ‘non-family duty station’ and the person must be prepared to live and work in an isolated and unstable security environment with limited recreational and social facilities. Accommodation is provided.

Contract: 6 months - with good possibilities for extension. Salary and conditions in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates, please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. This position is placed at salary category A18 Intern / Volunteer. Accommodation, insurance, flight and vaccination costs are covered.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Further information

For information about our work and organisation, please visit our websitehttp://www.danishdemininggroup.dk/.

About DRC

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.

How to apply:

Application and CV

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit an updated CV (no longer than two pages) and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post. Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications sent together with a CV, in English and marked “Intern, Reporting and Communication,DDG Somalia” will be considered.

We only accept applications sent via our online system at www.drc.dk under Vacancies.Please remember to upload a letter of application and your CV. CV-only applications will not be considered.

Applications are to be sent to no later than 5th November 2014.

Please contact job@drc.dk if you experience problems with your online application.

Organization: Social Impact
Country: Zimbabwe
Closing date: 01 Dec 2014

Team Leader, DFID/Zimbabwe Program Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation (MR&E) Livelihoods and Food Security Program (LFSP), Zimbabwe

Background:

Social Impact (SI) is a Washington, DC-area international development management consulting firm. We provide a full range of innovative program evaluation, management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations and policies. Our global services are in the areas of democracy and governance, health and education, agriculture, the environment, and economic growth.

Objective:

The proposed two-year M&E services contract is to assist DFID to design and implement a monitoring, reporting, and evaluation strategy and provide M&E technical assistance for the Livelihoods and Food Security Program (LFSP). The overall aim of the four year, £45 million program is to improve the food and nutrition security of smallholders in the following eight districts: Mutare, Makoni, Mutasa, Shurugwi, Guruve, Mt Darwin, Gokwe South and Kwekwe.

SI is seeking a full-time Team Leader to oversee and guide all project activities, provide supervision to the design and implementation of evaluations and monitoring assignments, and serve as the primary liaison to the DFID office.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Develop the work plan and budget, coordinate activities, arrange and lead periodic meetings, consolidate individual input from team members, and coordinate the process of assembling the final findings and recommendations into high-quality document;
• Write the final report in concert with the Senior M&E Specialist;
• Lead the preparation and presentation of the key evaluation findings and recommendations to the DFID/Zimbabwe team and other stakeholders;
• Provide overall leadership for the team and be the principal liaison with DFID;
• Oversee implementation of a robust baseline for the LFSP program;
• Lead the design and implementation of a monitoring system for gathering data and information to assess implementation progress;
• Consolidate quarterly and annual program reports;
• Provide necessary feedback to the lead management organizations (MO);
• Track progress against target results as set out in the Business Case, parent log frame and project proposals;
• Inform DFID-led annual reviews by required reports and monitoring information;
• Oversee the Senior M&E Specialist in carrying out thematic and formative evaluations e.g. cross cutting issues such as gender, power relations and innovative approaches within the program;
• Oversee the Senior M&E Specialist in implementing a program impact mid-term review and impact final evaluation, and;
• Consider a follow-up evaluation around two years after the program has ended to ascertain the sustainability of the program.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in development studies, political science, law, international relations, monitoring and evaluation, or related field;
• Ten years of professional experience of designing, implementing, monitoring and analyzing qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation;
• Demonstrated ability to employ a range of different and innovative methodologies in complex, multi-component development programs;
• Experience of evaluating rural development programs;
• Experience of working in Southern Africa and Zimbabwe is desirable;
• Extensive international experience;
• Demonstrated socio-economic and strategic analysis skills;
• Excellent written communication skills, especially drafting evaluations, assessments, and reports;
• Prior experience on DFID activities or DFID evaluations strongly preferred.

How to apply:

To apply, kindly submit your CV and cover letter at https://socialimpact.devhire.devex.com/jobs/330199

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com

We will contact only eligible candidates to further discuss their availability. Please no phone calls. Social Impact is an equal opportunity employer.

Organization: World Vision
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 13 Sep 2013

Position: Reporting and Documentation Specialist
Reports to: Programs Manager and AIM Health Project Manager
Duty Station: Kabale

Purpose of the position:

To provide technical support for AIMHealth Project reporting and documentation development, data collection & analysis, Monitoring & Evaluation, research, reporting, and project visibility aligned to the Results Based M&E framework as well as support to the program teams on program development

Key responsibilities

• Develop/ rollout and manage AIM Health Project M&E database aligned to the Results Bases M&E Framework.
• Provide technical support to national office and field program staff and partners on integration of the strategy standard indicators into ongoing or new programs/projects and during program development, research and needs assessments
• Develop/adapt and coordinate administration of monitoring tools to track project performance based on the results based monitoring and evaluation framework
• Compile progress and annual program reports for management purposes in line with the detail strategy implementation plan and Donor Guidelines.
• Train and build M&E capacity of project and program staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders according to World Vision Uganda Strategy, DME framework and Donor Guidelines.
• Plan for and implement project planning and review meetings in line with the project detailed implementation plan/National Annual Operating Plan
• Build and foster relationships with Government of Uganda counterparts, non-governmental organizations, academic and research institution, and work with them to advance M&E methodology, in close coordination with the Project Manager
• Document best practices and success stories of AIMH Project

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required

• Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Social Works and Social Administration, Development Studies or related development disciplines Or Statistics, Quantitative economics and related disciplines. Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years relevant experience with international organizations in research, monitoring and evaluation of, and reporting on complex (development) programs.
• Knowledge of and experience with a range of M&E tools and techniques, including ability to develop strategic plans and comprehensive effective systems for data collection, analysis and dissemination.
• Excellent command of MS Excel, and working knowledge of at least two statistical data management packages/softwares (quantitative & qualitative) e.g., SPSS, Nvivo/Nudist, Epi Info, STATA
• Ability to work with inter-disciplinary teams and a wide range of program/project activities.
• Strong writing and communication skills
• In sympathy with the Christian values

How to apply:

How to apply: Qualified candidates may submit their application and complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to wvujobs@wvi.org . Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line.

Deadline for receiving applications is: Friday, 13th September, 2013.

(Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply)

We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

This position is open to Ugandan Nationals ONLY

Organization: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 20 Oct 2013

Département: Project Development
Position: Stagiaire reportingDurée du contrat: 6 moisLieu: Bangui, République CentrafricaineDate de démarrage: ASAP

I. ACTED

ACTED est une ONG créée en 1993 dont l’objet est la mise en œuvre de programmes d’urgence, de reconstruction et de développement dans les pays en crise et en voie de développement..ACTED intervient aujourd’hui, dans 30 pays sur 5 zones (Asie, Afrique, Amérique, Europe et Moyen-Orient) et emploie environ 200 expatriés et près de 4000 nationaux avec un budget en 2012 de 110M d’€ pour 350 projets dans le monde.Suivant une approche de développement intégré répondant à la fois aux besoins économiques, sociaux, éducatifs et culturels depuis plusieurs années, ACTED a étendu son action au champ culturel, en se spécialisant notamment dans la sauvegarde du patrimoine et l’éducation.

Plus récemment, ACTED a mis en place un réseau comprenant notamment une branche micro finance, Oxus Development Network, et une branche culturelle, la Fondation Bactria, dans laquelle s’inscrivent les activités du Centre Culturel Bactria.

II. Profil pays

Capital Office : BanguiNational Staff : 92Areas : 4 (Vakaga, Bangui, Haut Mbomou, Ouham and Ouham Pende)On-going programmes : 13Budget : 3.3 M

ACTED a démarré ses interventions humanitaires en République centrafricaine en décembre 2007 avec un premier projet de réhabilitation de routes pour désenclaver les zones isolées. Alors que la stabilisation se poursuit dans le Nord-Ouest de la RCA, le Sud-Est a vu sa situation humanitaire se dégrader, à cause notamment d’incursions des forces de la LRA, avec une croissance exponentielle du nombre de déplacés et de réfugiés. Depuis 2008 et la signature des accords de paix, ACTED est engagée dans le soutien au relèvement rapide du pays. ACTED se concentre principalement sur la redynamisation économique, la réhabilitation de routes visant à faciliter l’accès humanitaire et les réponses rapides aux mouvements de population. Aujourd’hui, ACTED assure le lien entre l’urgence, la réhabilitation et le développement, avec des interventions au Nord-Ouest et au Sud-Est du pays, et avec une nouvelle zone d’intervention au Sud-Ouest.En 2011, ACTED assurera le lien entre l’urgence, la réhabilitation et le développement, l’ONG maintenant ses interventions au Nord-Ouest et au Sud-Est du pays, et ouvrant une nouvelle zone d’intervention au Sud-Ouest. Ainsi, l’Ouest du pays verra la mise en oeuvre de programmes de développement en infrastructures agricoles, commerciales et éducatives notamment. Au Sud-Est, ACTED travaillera à l’autonomisation et au relèvement précoce progressif des populations déplacées, réfugiées et hôtes, en soutenant entre autres la mise en oeuvre d’interventions de sécurité alimentaire de moyen terme. En parallèle, ACTED consolidera son plaidoyer humanitaire, notamment pour la promotion d’une intervention multisectorielle intégrée visant la redynamisation des filières (agricoles et commerciales) et le développement des organisations communautaires et de la gouvernance locale participative.

III. Profil de poste

Le Stagiaire Reporting s’assure de la production régulière de rapports pour son Responsable Reporting ainsi que pour le Directeur Pays. Il assiste le Responsable Reporting tout autant que le Directeur Pays dans le développement d’une stratégie de communication pays, au niveau interne et externe.

Sous la supervision du Reporting Manager, le Stagiaire Reporting aura la charge de: - Collecter et synthétiser les données venant du terrain, et rédiger des rapports avec le soutien des départements finance, programme, monitoring et évaluation ou d’autres départements de coordination.- Assister le Reporting Manager dans la rédaction de propositions de projetsFaire le lien avec les partenaires externes et représenter ACTED dans les réunions de coordination et d’information avec d’autres ONG, les bailleurs, et autres acteurs humanitaires

IV. Qualifications

• Diplôme de journalisme, ou en Relations internationales
• Expérience de terrain, de préférence dans le domaine humanitaire.
• Connaissance des bailleurs de fonds
• Excellents qualités rédactionnelles et compétences en communication
• Capacité à travailler efficacement sous pression

V. Conditions

Statut : VolontairePar mois: 300USDPrise en charge ACTED : logement, nourriture, billets d’avion et couverture sociale

How to apply:

VI. Pour postuler

Merci de nous faire parvenir votre candidature en français : CV, lettre de motivation et trois références à l’adresse suivante : stages@acted.orgREF : RI/RCA/SA

ACTED Att: Human Resources Department33, rue Godot de Mauroy 75009 ParisFRANCE

Fax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 46

Pour plus d’informations, rendez-vous sur http://www.acted.org