CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Plan
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 05 Jan 2015

Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan’s stated Global Strategic Goal (2011-15) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviours reflect the corporate values. It has a global income of around $800m.

We are currently recruiting for an Emergency Response Field Coordinator (ERFC) to support the field managers to lead and manage the emergency response and associated programs in Bomi, Monstserrado and Nimba in Liberia. The ERFC will serve as the interface between the local team and the Emergency Response Manager and will be responsible for the quality and effectiveness of Plan’s emergency response within the geographical area. You will be responsible for establishing new programme office operations as well as coordinating and managing all emergency activities in the area. Providing support in all areas of emergency programming you will strengthen the teams capacity preparing and responding to emergencies and ensure that emergency programming is strategically integrated in the overall CO programme approach, this will include social mobilisation, child protection, WASH, Community based response on Ebola and early recovery to communities affected by Ebola.

Please click on the following link for a full job description: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hrlu14qymorwxes/Emergency%20Response%20Field%20Coordinator%20Liberia.docx?dl=0

A strong leader, with the ability to make effective decisions quickly, you will be an experienced humanitarian professional with a demonstrable track record within emergency responses. You will have extensive knowledge of the sector, applicable standards and securing and managing grants in emergency settings. You will have a demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with major donors, NGO's, UN agencies and local groups and excellent communication skills.

Type of role:Three months unaccompanied contract

Location: Liberia - Bomi, Monstserrado and Nimba

Reports to: Emergency Response Manager

Closing date: Monday 5th January

How to apply:

https://career012.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=4584&company=PlanInt&username=

Organization: Plan
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 05 Jan 2015

Plan’s vision is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits.

We are looking for a exceptional, highly experienced Communication Specialist to join our Emergency Response Team in Sierra Leone. You will be responsible forleading the development and implementation of communication strategies in order to position Plan Sierra Leone’s Ebola response programming both at national and international levels. In addition you will you maximize positive media coverage and fundraising opportunities and support accountability to key stakeholders by communicating the humanitarian situation and Plan's emergency operations.

Essential

• Proven humanitarian communication experience (part of which must be field).
• Relevant qualification
• Proven experience in media or public relations, preferably in an international setting;
• Ability to act as a spokesperson
• Excellent communication skills: Fluent in English

Type of Role:4 Months Contract - Unaccompanied

Location:Sierra Leone

Reports to:Emergency Response Manager

Closing Date:5 January 2015

Interviews will be done as we receive applications.

How to apply:

https://career012.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=4588&company=PlanInt&username=

Organization: National Democratic Institute
Country: American Samoa, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Niger
Closing date: 18 Jan 2015

RESIDENT SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER FOR GENDER MAINSTREAMING, HUMAN RIGHTS AND LABOR: NIGER
SUMMARY:
Based in Niamey, Niger, the Resident Senior Program Manager will work under leadership of the Resident Director and in close cooperation with the country team in Niamey to implement program activities designed to raise awareness for, and promote the implementation of gender mainstreaming, international human rights and labor standards into Nigerien legislation and other spheres of Nigerien public life. The Resident Senior Program Manager will report to the Resident Director and perform the duties as listed below:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Designs and oversees the implementation of program activities to promote gender mainstreaming and the incorporation into Nigerien legislation of international norms and standards in the areas of human rights, labor, and the protection of women and girls in accordance with Niger's international commitments.
- Serves as part of senior management in the Niger project.
- Acts as management focal point for gender, human rights and labor program areas and also represents the program on these issues as instructed by the Resident Director.
- Serves as the technical expert on gender, human rights and labor.
- Contributes to the planning, design and evaluation of NDI’s programs in Niger in collaboration with NDI staff, local partners, in-house experts and external experts and advisers.
- Contributes to the development of materials, training exercises, information sheets, reports, website articles and other products required to implement and publicize NDI’s work in Niger.
- Assists the Resident Director and NDI headquarters in identifying and developing funding for new or follow-on activities or programs to enhance NDI’s programs in Niger.
- Establishes and maintains functional relationships with international organizations, donors, local civic organizations, relevant committees and networks in the National Assembly, political parties, and other program partners as well as with NDI’s word wide network of trainers and experts in the area of gender mainstreaming, human rights and labor
- Monitors and keeps Resident Director and other NDI staff informed of political, social and economic events in country, with specific attention to gender, human rights and labor.
- Supervises, guides and mentors local staff.
- Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, preferably in International Relations, law, gender studies, or related subjects; graduate degree desired.
- A minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience in international development and democracy (including gender and human rights), community organizing, political and advocacy campaigns, organizational development, or related substantive experience. Additional years of relevant work experience may be substituted for educational requirement on a one-for-one basis.
- Living or working experience in West Africa strongly preferred; recent Niger experience an asset.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, U.S. and foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, and policy makers
- Ability to inspire and motivate staff
- In-depth knowledge and competencies in gender mainstreaming, human rights and labor issues in the Nigerien political environment
- Experience in program design, strategy development, and program implementation
- Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex program and political issues and to think innovatively and introduce new concepts
- Superior oral communications skills to effectively present information, respond to questions and negotiate
- Established networks of contacts in Niger and the sub-region
- Superior writing skills, clear and persuasive and experienced enough to edit all types of team documents
- French fluency (verbal and written) required; English proficiency a plus
- Working knowledge of PC-based word processing and spreadsheet applications
- Experience with Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive, G+, etc.) strongly desired
- Ability and willingness to travel to regional locations outside of Niamey, which are often remote and difficult to reach, in accordance with NDI security protocol.

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Organization: Plan
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 05 Jan 2015

Plan’s vision is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high quality programmes that deliver long lasting benefits.

We are looking for exceptional, highly experienced Programme Manager, for a DFID funded Ebola response programme to join our Emergency Response Team responding to Ebola in Sierra Leone.

You will be responsible for Plan Sierra Leone’s DFID-funded programme providing comprehensive care packages (Food and NFI) to communities affected by Ebola, with a budget of US$7.5m. As programme manager you will be responsible for the overall coordination and management of all programmatic and financial aspects of the programme in accordance with proposal, monitoring and evaluation plan, performance framework, procurement and supply management plan, detailed budget, training plan, and the program management tool (PMTool). Further you will ensure development of detailed work plans and other technical documents; will supervise execution of activities; will have oversight of all administrative and financial arrangements and will ensure timely delivery and accuracy of financial and narrative reports. In addition you will propose modifications to plans as necessary, and may contribute to development of additional donor proposals. And you will represent Plan externally at national level, in coordination with the Country Director.

Essential

• Ability to analyse complex problems and developments in a rapidly evolving context, and propose and implement solutions to them.
• Experience in managing large, complex grants (e.g. USAID, EU, DFID) essential, including budget management, overall supervision of procurement and logistics, and timely production of accurate narrative and financial reports: essential
• Experience working in emergency situations
• Experience of collaboratively working with local groups, NGOs and UN Agencies
• Demonstrable experience in community-based interventions and participatory planning and training
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Sierra Leone Krio an advantage in Sierra Leone
• Demonstrated ability to network and liaise with major donors and other health actors

Type of Role:4 Months Contract - Unaccompanied

Location:Sierra Leone

Reports to:Emergency Response Manager

Closing Date:5 January 2015

Interviews will be done as we receive applications.

How to apply:

https://career012.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=4589&company=PlanInt&username=

Organization: Sightsavers
Country: Sudan
Closing date: 31 Dec 2014

Our vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes and where visually impaired people participate equally in society. Each year, we improve the lives of millions of people in the poorest parts of the world. Sightsavers offers a great place to work within easy reach of London and Brighton.

Driver (2 year fixed term contract)
Khartoum, Sudan
Local terms and conditions will apply

Reporting to the Finance and Support Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for driving visiting Sightsavers staff and consultants as well as country staff in the office. Ensure the maintenance and safety of all office vehicles at all times and when required perform clerical duties to support the efficient running of the office.

The ideal candidate will have acquired working experience in a busy reputable private firm or INGO and should possess the following qualifications:

• A minimum of secondary school education
• A valid driving licence
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, commitment to work, high degree of integrity and ability to work with minimum supervision;
• Should be a team player, willing to work outside of normal working hours and during weekends;
• Should be adaptable and able to relate with people from diverse backgrounds;
• Auto Mechanic skills and computer literacy will be added advantages.

How to apply:

To apply for this post, please visit http://sightsavers.net/about_us/vacancies/21661.html, download and complete our application form and equal opportunities form and send this as two separate documents to jobs@sightsavers.org.

Organization: Ibis
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 08 Jan 2015

Purpose of the position

The Advocacy Advisor in cooperation with the two IBIS Programme Directors is responsible for developing advocacy strategies, coordinating and/or leading advocacy processes, ensuring capacity development of IBIS staff and partners, and on a continuous basis documenting achievements and challenges to inform the further development of IBIS in Liberia’s advocacy profile.

The Advocacy Advisor is responsible for coordination and overall management of the advocacy work by IBIS in Liberia. In a project-based manner, the Advocacy Advisor will ensure synergies and links between advocacy processes in the two thematic programmes in Education and Governance (ETP and GTP) and the newly established Ebola Rapid Response Program (ERRP). In addition to strengthening the in-country synergies between the programmes, the Advocacy Advisor will liaise with the three regional IBIS programmes Africa Against Poverty (AAP), West Africa Human Rights and Democracy (WAHRD), and Quality Education Against Poverty & Inequality (EAPI) to seek opportunities to make joint advocacy efforts, and ensure that IBIS in Liberia’s advocacy initiatives feed into and link with regional and global processes.

Supervision

The Advocacy Advisor manages the Education Liaison Officer and Communications officer in the country office. The Advocacy Advisor is in turned managed by the Country Director.

Tasks and responsibilities

ADVOCACY AND CAMPAIGNS

• Identify opportunities for and support/lead advocacy processes and campaigns, in collaboration among IBIS partners, with the Education NGO Forum and in consortia of INGOs/NGOs and/or other Development Partners on issues relevant to and drawing on IBIS’ work.
• Support/lead the development of relevant materials for campaign work.
• Identify opportunities for and support the development of linkages between Local, National, regional and global advocacy work and campaigns, to facilitate collaboration as well as the exchange of information and experiences.
• As part of liaison function with GoL entities facilitate information sharing and support/lead policy influencing on issues relevant to the IBIS country, ETP and GTP strategies.
• Coordinate, facilitate, lead and/or support joint advocacy efforts of the Education NGO Forum, ensuring linkages with the IBIS ETP and GTP where possible
• Support GTP partners to define, plan and implement advocacy work, primarily under Outcome 2
• Lead partner lessons learned sessions during the quarterly GTP Partner Forum to identify lessons, as well as opportunities for future advocacy work

****DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT****

• Identify opportunities for strengthening dynamics and synergies between the GTP, ETP, ERRP and Education NGO Forum.
• Facilitate the development of advocacy strategies for the ETP and GTP.
• Develop project proposals or project based work methods for collaboration between the GTP, ETP, ERRP and Education NGO Forum.
• Overall coordination support to implementation of advocacy projects or project based work.
• Develop proposals for the use of the GTP innovation funds funding windows based on dialogue with GTP partners and the Governance Team during the quarterly partner forum.

****SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING****

• Identify and support training opportunities for IBIS partners and IBIS staff related to advocacy.
• Maintain and update the IBIS advocacy tool box, drawing on experiences and tools from HO and other likeminded organizations.
• Facilitate an annual review of achievement against the IBIS in Liberia Advocacy Strategy.
• Ensure continuous learning and documentation of the program based advocacy approach.

****LIAISON****

• Liaise with GoL education sector counterparts relevant to the work of the Education NGO Forum, ETP, ERP and GTP Outcome 2.
• Support liaison with relevant GoL counterparts for GTP Outcome 1 and 3, drawing on lessons from the education sector.
• Support liaison between IBIS partner platforms and participate, as relevant and appropriate, in all platform meetings.
• Liaise and act as focal point for engagement with IBIS regional programs WAHRD, AAP and EAPI on advocacy related activities.

****COMMUNICATIONS****

• Identify relevant stories and other communications products based on IBIS’ work for dissemination via relevant websites or other channels.
• Support the development of stories on IBIS’ advocacy work.
• Identify and coordinate the work flow for ensuring the production of relevant advocacy stories and other communications products.
• Support the communications officer in collaboration with WACA and act as liaison for the WACA on IBIS Liberia’s advocacy work.
• Identify and help formulate key interest stories for IBIS donor reporting and annual DANIDA reports.

****RESEARCH****

• Support research formulation under the GTP, ETP and Education NGO Forum with a view to ensure relevant linkages with planned advocacy work, with support from the Programme Development Manager.
• Identify concrete advocacy opportunities based on completed research.

****NON-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITY****

Perform any other assignments reasonably associated with but not listed in this Job Description as and when assigned by the country director and programmes directors.

Competencies

Required skills & Qualifications

• A Post-Graduate Degree in Development Studies, Communication or similar areas.
• Proven experience with policy and advocacy work.
• Proven experience from working with NGOs and/or NGO networks.
• Proven experience working with national Government and NGO partners.
• Proven experience with capacity building and mentoring.
• Experience working with issues related to Education and/or Governance.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Strong verbal and writing skills in the English language. Danish is considered an advantage.

****Desirable skills****

• Experience from the Liberia context, preferably from similar work.
• Experience from West Africa, preferably from similar work.
• Experience managing and mentoring staff.
• Experience managing consultant and/or service contracts.

****Required attitudes****

• Solution and result-orientation.
• Innovative approaches to work.
• Team spirit.
• Leadership.
• Inter-culturally sensitivity and non-discrimination.
• Initiative and imagination.
• Ability to adjust and show flexibility in a changing context.
• Ability to manage stress and work in a busy environment.
• Terms of employment

Initial contract period: March 1, 2015 – April 30, 2017 (2 years).

Due to the prevailing situation in Liberia the post is not considered suitable for bringing children to stay during the assignment.

The terms and conditions for the position follow ‘Regulations for Expatriates assigned by IBIS’.

IBIS’ salary package for category III includes a monthly basic salary of DKK 21,722, a monthly pension contribution of 10% of the basic salary and a monthly gratuity allowance of DKK 2,000 (payable after expiry of contract).

Further more IBIS offers payment of an allowance to cover expenses in connection with expatriation and repatriation, provides an unfurnished housing, payment of outward and return travel as well as an insurance package. Quarterly rest and recreation trips.

Duty station is Monrovia; however, the candidate should be prepared for extensive travel throughout Liberia of up to 50%.

How to apply:

Application guidelines

We look forward to receiving a motivated application letter and a detailed Curriculum Vita completed in English. Please state application no. AA/LIB-0115 in the subject line and forward applications by email to job@ibis.dk before January 8, 2015 at 12 noon.

Interviews are planned to take place in Copenhagen on February 27, 2015.

IBIS considers diversity to be an advantage and we encourage everybody – irrespective of age, gender and of religious, sexual or ethnic affiliation – to apply for this position.

Organization: UN Human Settlements Program
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 10 Jan 2015

TEMPORARY JOB OPENING
Issued on:

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:UN-Habitat

DUTY STATION:Nairobi with frequent travel to Somalia

FUNCTIONAL TITLE:Human Settlements Officer

GRADE:P-3

POST DURATION:6 months with possible extension (depending on availability of funds)

CLOSING DATE:10 January 2015

BACKGROUND
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. UN-Habitat helps the urban poor by transforming cities into safer, healthier, greener places with better opportunities where everyone can live in with dignity. It works with organizations at every level, including all spheres of government, civil society and the private sector to help build, manage, plan and finance sustainable urban development. The post is located in the Somalia Programme, Regional Office for Africa (ROAF), within the Joint Programme on Local Governance and Decentralized Service Delivery (JPLG) for Somalia, which is a joint UN programme comprising of ILO, UNCDF, UNDP, UN-Habitat and UNICEF. The first phase of JPLG commenced in April 2008 and ended in December 2012, and the second phase (JPLG II: 2013-2017) is now being implemented across Somalia.

The UN JPLG is implemented in partnership with the Federal Government of Somalia, the Government of Puntland State of Somalia and the Government of Somaliland with an average annual budget of USD 25-35M. The JPLG II specific objectives are:

• Communities have equitable access to basic services through local government
• Local governments are accountable and transparent.

UN JPLG works to ensure transparent, accountable and efficient local service delivery by working at the following different enabling levels:

• Improving the legislative and regulatory framework for decentralized service delivery in all three zones of Somalia;
• Improving the capacity of existing and upcoming district councils;
• Providing funding for service delivery through districts councils; and
• Developing the capacity of communities to generate the demand side governance at the local level.

The Human Settlements Officer (HSO) will be working closely with JPLG Programme Manager and be responsible to manage and coordinate UN-Habitats portfolio of Participatory Urban Planning and Management, and related activities within framework of JPLG. HSO will report to JPLG Programme Manager and the Chief Technical Advisor of UN-Habitat Somalia Programme.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The UN-HABITAT Somalia Programme is implementing projects in all three parts of Somalia for more than 25 years and is active in the areas of Local Governance, Land Management, Security of Tenure and GIS, Participatory Urban Planning and Management, Environmentally Sound Urban Infrastructure and Basic Service Delivery, Local Government Finance, Shelter Construction, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction.

In the area of Participatory Urban Planning and Management, this position is responsible for the development and implementation of systems and procedures suitable for post-conflict environment, tools and regulatory framework development, as well as capacity building for national and local institutions and UN-Habitat staff, in close collaboration with the technical and institutional capacity building work in the field of Land Management. The specific tasks include, but are not limited to, support to local authorities in the implementation and further development of district level participatory planning procedures and structures including development of urban master plans and districts spatial strategic plan, implementation of the Urban Regulatory Framework in Somaliland and Puntland, development of the organisational and functional support plan for the Land and Urban Management Institute of Somaliland and assist in the development of GIS-based systems in all regions of Somalia.

Within delegated authority, the HSO will be responsible for the following general duties related to the above listed fields:

• Works with key clients to facilitate and guide on the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/ projects, monitors and analyzes specific aspects of programme/project development and implementation, reviews relevant documents and reports, identifies problems and issues to be addressed and recommends corrective actions, liaises with relevant parties, identifies and tracks follow-up actions;
• Provides technical and management support in human settlements analysis needs assessments and other activities, participating in advisory missions to carry out high level consultations and other activities aimed at development of human settlements policies, strategies and programmes;
• Assists in ensuring an effective and efficient execution of UN-Habitat projects and programmes related to urban planning, within the limit of the allocated resources, by providing appropriate technical support to projects through project design, field visits, training and evaluation, coordination and monitoring activities related to participatory urban planning, management and governance;
• Provides substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including the review and analysis of emerging issues and trends, participation in evaluations or research activities and studies;
• Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs of the Somalia Programme, such as draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies and inputs to publications;
• Provides administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings and training workshops, conferences etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposed participants, preparation of background documents and presentations and handling logistics;
• Participates in field missions, including provision of substantive and administrative support and data collection;
• Support activities related to budgeting (programme/ project preparation and submissions, progress reports and financial statements) and preparation of related documents/reports (pledging, work programme and programme budget);
• Assists in the strengthening of inter-divisional collaboration to achieve better linkages between normative and operational support to better coordinate and support the implementation of the organization’s work programme;
• Supports communication and liaison with international partners and donor organizations, as well as implementing partners on international, national and local level;
• Performs other duties as required by the Senior Management Team.

COMPETENCIES

• Professionalism:Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to assist with data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. 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.
• Communication:Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• 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
Education
A first-level university degree in architecture, civil engineering, urban and regional planning, sociology, economics or physical sciences relevant to urban planning and management. Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) is an advantage.

Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressive experience in urban planning and management of projects and programmes at the international level, strong knowledge and proven experience in physical planning (urban master planning) and spatial strategic planning, urban regulatory frameworks is required. Post-conflict experience is preferred.

Language
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of another UN official language and/or Somali is an advantage. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Other skills
Knowledge of basic computer programmes such as Word, Spreadsheet, email and internet search functions.

Remuneration
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
See UN website http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/index.html

Applications should include:

• Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
• CV in the PHP format, accessible through the INSPIRA website (inspira.un.org) Please note, if using INSPIRA for the first time, you need to register in order to activate your account, which will allow you to log in and create a personal History Profile.
• The PHP should be attached to the application as a PDF file.

How to apply:

All applications should be submitted to:

UN-HABITAT Somalia Office
P.O. Box 30030, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Email:un-habitat.som@unhabitat.org Deadline for applications:**10 January 2015**

UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unon.org

Organization: SolidarMed
Country: Zimbabwe
Closing date: 19 Jan 2015

SolidarMed implements a thriving country program in the Districts of Zaka and Bikita, Masvingo Province and will start in a third district in the same province in 2015.

Purpose of the position:
• Manage and implement SolidarMed’s Maternal and Neonatal Health project in Zaka and Bikita District
• Coordinate with project partners and link stakeholders
• Lead policy dialogue, knowledge exchange and networking in the area of maternal and neonatal health and in coordination with the Country Coordinator and promote and/or conduct operational research

Currently, the program consists of the following components:

• Maternal and Neonatal Health
• Decentralized HIV and TB diagnosis, treatment and care
• Hospital assistance Musiso and Silveira Mission Hospitals
• Operational research and policy dialogue

Key tasks and responsibilities as project manager Maternal and Neonatal Health:
• Assume the implementation, overall management and further development of the SolidarMed project “Maternal and Neonatal Health”
• Support the District health directorate with quality assurance and scaling up of services and evidence-based interventions for improvements in maternal and neonatal health, and with the piloting of new strategies
• Ensure coordination and effective communication with partners and stakeholders
• Ensure adequate use of all aspects of project cycle management tools
• Apply scientific evidence, promote lessons learned, network with research organizations and participation in research programs
• Coordinate with stakeholders such as the Provincial Health Directorate, Ministry of Health, other NGO’s, community groups etc.
• This position is not a clinical position, but includes participation in clinical mentoring and bedside teaching
• Apply project management tools such as budget control, planning, monitoring and review (Project Cycle Management) as well as reporting
• Contribute to fundraising (by writing the annual Project Description) and the strategic development of the project

To best fit into our active, interdisciplinary team we expect the following qualifications:
• Physician with clinical and public health working experience in the area of maternal and neonatal health in a developing country, preferably Africa
• Expertise in the area of PMTCT
• Degree in public health
• Sound experience in Project Cycle Management (including participatory planning, logical framework, report writing)
• High social competence, intercultural sensitivity, communication skills and networking capacity;
• Interest in knowledge sharing and scientific exchange
• Ability to assume responsibility and leadership within a team with flat hierarchies
• At least basic knowledge of the principles of operational research
• Solid computer skills: MS office suite (WORD, EXCEL, Powerpoint) and Internet
• Willingness to live in a safe, rural, remote area of Africa
• You are dynamic, hands on and develop initiatives

Language skills
• Excellent English (written and spoken)
• German would be an asset

We offer
• SolidarMed offers an attractive benefit package, professional development opportunities and stimulating linkages with competence networks
• Rural African setting. Family posting possible, but no international schools available.
• SolidarMed is a medium size NGO, dynamic, flexible and with a clear vision. It is linked to bilateral organizations, universities, and other NGOs.

How to apply:

http://www.ngojobsonline.com/Job_443_Project+Manager+Maternal+and+Neonatal+Health.html?FromHub=reliefweb.int

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview
• Further information can be obtained by calling Dr. Pfeiffer at SolidarMed or sending an email to jobs@solidarmed.ch
• Applications are accepted in electronic format only, and with the reference “Project Manager MNH Zimbabwe ” Please also mention how you heard about the job posting (if internet, please mention on which site)
• Please send your application with CV (including your age and a photo) and a short letter of motivation to us via the link

Organization: Development Alternatives, Inc.
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 09 Jan 2015

On behalf of our program partner, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center ( the LSU Ag Center), DAI seeks a Vocational Agriculture Education Specialist for a long-term field assignment the USAID Liberia Food and Enterprise Development (FED) project. The Vocational Agriculture Education Specialist will serve as a long-term technical assistance employee of the LSU AgCenter under the supervision of the FED Chief of Party or his/her delegate.

BACKGROUND

FED is a USAID-funded project that aims to increase productivity, profitability, and access within the rice, cassava, vegetable, and goat value chains; improve nutrition; and strengthen food security. FED is focused on four priority counties (Grand Bassa, Bong, Nimba and Lofa) and two secondary counties, (Marghibi and Montserrado) The FED Program is being implemented to achieve the following component objectives:

• Component 1: Increase agricultural productivity and profitability and improve human nutrition
• Component 2: Stimulate private enterprise growth and investment;
• Component 3: Build local technical and managerial human resources to sustain and expand accomplishments achieved under components one and two.

This assignment focuses on Component 3. This component focuses on workforce development and building the technical and managerial capabilities of Liberians to engage in agriculture and related business. These activities complement FED’s other components by increasing the number of Liberians with the right skills and training. The Vocational Training and Non-Formal Education Specialist should assist in making curricula dynamic and practical to the current needs of the job market and design programs and incentives to link students and their teachers to growth areas of the Liberian work force and the economy.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Component Three of the FED project focuses on workforce development and building the technical and managerial capabilities of Liberians to engage in agriculture and related business. These activities complement FED’s other components by increasing the number of Liberians with the right skills and training. Generally, the main challenge with Vocational Educational schools in developing countries is to make their teaching relevant to the current needs of the local job market. There are a lot of things that constrain their ability to do this - including poor education levels of Voc Ed students, outdated and overly theoretical curricula, lack of incentives to connect students to the job market, and lack of connections between the Voc Ed staff and current industry needs. The Vocational Agriculture Education Specialist will assist in making curricula dynamic and practical to the current needs of the job market and design programs and incentives to link students and their teachers to growth areas of the Liberian work force and the economy.

The Vocational Agriculture Education Specialist will provide expertise in a number of areas: to help the Government of Liberia [GOL] and the Liberian staff upgrade four institutions: the Booker Washington Institute (BWI) in Kakata and the community colleges in Grand Bassa, Nimba, and Lofa Counties. These activities will include new approaches to training, including in-service courses, internships, work-study, and use of ITC, etc. Development of appropriate modern curriculum and innovative training methods to provide the skills for new entrants into commercial agribusiness will be a key outcome. It is important that all curricula developed by the project be gender sensitive and socially inclusive to appropriately transfer relevant knowledge to a variety of audiences.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Louisiana State University Agricultural Center is a sub-contractor to Development Alternatives, Inc.; the Vocational Agriculture Education Specialist will serve as a Long-Term Technical Assistance employee of the LSU AgCenter under the supervision of the FED Chief of Party or his/her delegate.

The Vocational Agriculture Education Specialist will embrace a gender-sensitive and socially inclusive capacity building approach to all interventions in the three community colleges and BWI and support the other components to establish a network of suitable training partners in the FED counties. The Vocational Agriculture Education Specialist will undertake a number of innovative non-traditional approaches to gender sensitive and socially inclusive educational programs and workforce development. The Vocational Agriculture Education Specialist will ensure that interventions that are implemented to improve the performance of vocational education schools are sustainable by continually obtaining Liberian input from the various organizations engaged in training.

The Vocational Agriculture Education Specialist will work to sustainably build Liberian capacity to provide the right kind of training, in the right place and time and tailored to Liberia. FED’s interventions will enhance the capacity of the vocational colleges to become Centers of Excellence [COEs] in vocational education and outreach. The Vocational Agriculture Education Specialist will be responsible for developing programs to attract more women into these institutions. The Vocational Agriculture Education Specialist will work with the Ministries of Youth and Sport and Education to build upon the accomplishments of the USAID’s other education programs, to expand adult education opportunities particularly to women and to youth.

The following are key areas in which the Vocational Agriculture Education Specialist will focus:

1. Provide leadership, guidance and oversight in the implementation of FED Component 3 activities that are part of the workplan such as the National Degree of Agriculture curriculum roll out with one graduating class by the end of the project and greater youth enrollment; implementation of the science lab establishment and procedures for use and sustainability; and developing innovative practical learning exercises that are woven into the syllabi and lesson plans to ensure students gain practical skills from the program.
2. Work with FED’s Component 1 staff to define the real labor and skill needs of the agricultural sector, in general, and FED’s value chains in particular; and to define the necessary career skills for the vocational graduates, develop internships with industry players, as well as clarify the roles of the various GoL institutions and private sector organizations.
3. Take the lead in the continued development of four existing vocational centers into Centers of Excellence for vocational agricultural education through curricula and instructional capacity improvement, facilities establishment/upgrading, community outreach expansion and institutional systems strengthening.
4. Capacity-building of the agriculture departments of CoEs via coaching and exposure visits to profitable enterprises.
5. Ensure that the curricular, facilities and instructional capacity improvement activities align with the upgrading strategies for FED’s priority value chains in FED’s counties of operation, including establishment of demonstration farms showcasing the improved technologies that FED is promoting.
6. Plan and work closely with the GOL ministries and other organizations engaged in this sector to develop local technical and managerial human resources, which include supporting the trainings provided by the other Components.
7. Work with other complementary USAID and other donor-funded projects.
8. Take the lead in customizing interventions for each institution’s specific situation and needs and ensure that such assistance will be guided by the demand for skills, thus ensuring alignment of skill enhancement with specific labor market needs and commercial opportunities.
9. Ensure that curricula revisions are transformational and promote the entrance of men and women in nontraditional roles.
10. Work with vocational training center staff, students, returning Liberian expatriates and the existing alumni organizations to link students to previous graduates for career opportunities.
11. Perform other tasks as needed and requested by the Chief of Party.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:The minimum required qualifications for this position are as follows:

1. An MS or a combination of education and experience in agricultural vocational education, rural development or related field;
2. Ten years experience in international agricultural education including development of programs.
3. Excellent personnel management, interpersonal, networking and team building skills
4. Effective writing and organizational skills to prepare reports, complete analyses and make presentations.
5. Excellent written and spoken English; and
6. Computer/software skills, including the use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

An applicant having the following preferred qualifications will receive additional consideration:

1. Knowledge of African agricultural development and familiarity with Sub-Saharan African countries particularly in agriculture, vocational education and workforce development;
2. Previous position in the field of vocational education or workforce development;
3. Knowledge of Liberia’s agriculture and workforce development in recent years;
4. Successful experience in actual enterprise management or private sector experience;
5. Experience working with information technology experts or in non-traditional education;
6. A minimum of 5 years of experience working on a USAID-funded field project; and
7. Knowledge of training approaches and curriculums for use in low literate environments.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:The successful candidate will be an employee of the LSU AgCenter’s International Programs office. Employment is anticipated to begin on or about February 2, 2015. The position will be based in Monrovia, Liberia. Applicable USG mandated allowances for an expatriate professional approved under the DAI contract and approved by the LSU AgCenter will be provided.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 9, 2105 or until suitable candidate is located.

How to apply:

Must apply online at https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/ by attaching cover letter, resume, three references, a writing sample of up to three pages on a topic of the applicant’s choice, and salary requirements. Paper, faxed or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted. For more information, contact:

Carl Motsenbocker

International Programs

LSU AgCenter

160 C Hatcher Hall

Baton Rouge, La. 70803
email: cmotsenbocker@agcenter.lsu.edu

Organization: World Vision
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 22 Dec 2014

This is your opportunity to use your experience in overseas program design and management experience to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children.

You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)–a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The Food Aid Officer, Central Africa Republicwill support the Commodities Manager in the implementation of food program, ensuring that the food program achieve its goals and objectives and compliance to World Vision and Donor standards in the management of food commodities from the point of receipt, storage, dispatch, distribution, monitoring, documentation, accounting and reporting are established, reinforced and maintained.

We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Assist Commodities Manager in food program implementation including but not limited to procurement of commodities, transportation, warehousing of commodities, registration and distribution of beneficiaries, monitoring and evaluation of food program, and production of accurate commodities tracking and narrative reports to Donors, FPMG and Support Offices.
• Identify any training gaps within the food team and working together with other team members carry out training workshops to bridge such gaps.
• Ensure that the programmes pass all audits with minimum risk as well as making follow-ups on the issues that would have been raised.
• Ensure tracking and monitoring the movement of commodities from the time WV takes delivery of the food to the time it gets distributed to the beneficiaries.

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Extensive exposure to food aid programs (minimum 3 years)
• Knowledge of the Sphere standards, Code of Conduct for Red Cross/ Red crescent, Humanitarian Accountability Partnerships (HAP) and other international humanitarian standards
• Knowledge of Commodities standards, as defined and set out by FPMG
• Knowledge of commodities & logistics operations, preferably within WV context, specifically those that relate to food distributions, warehousing, reporting, tracking, monitoring etc.
• Knowledge of different capacity building initiatives
• A valid driver’s license is required as 65% of the time is to be spent in the field.
• Ability to effectively develop rapport and relate to donors, NGOs, counterparts, and government agencies
• Must be willing to travel and a flexible approach to living conditions.
• Fluency in French is a must. Fluency in English is essential.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in the Central Africa Republic, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply:

Find the full description andapply online by the closing date 22 Dec 2014. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website:www.wvi.org.