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 looking for an exceptional, highly experienced Programme Manager, for a DEC funded Ebola response programme to join our emergency response team in Liberia.

You will be responsible for Plan Liberia's DEC-funded programme providing support on WASH, Community based Response on Ebola and Early Recovery to communities affected by Ebola, with a budget of US$0.9m. As Programme Manager you will be responsible for the overall coordination and management of all programmatic and financial aspects of the programme as planned. You will ensure the development of detailed work plans and other technical documents, supervise the execution of activities, provide oversight of all administrative and financial arrangements and ensure timely delivery and accuracy of financial and narrative reports.

As Project Manager you may propose modifications to plans as necessary and contribute to the development of additional donor proposals. You will represent Plan externally at a national level in coordination with the Country Director.

Knowledge, skills and behaviours required;

• 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
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to network and liaise with major donors and other health actors

Please click on the following link for a full job description: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ree5380116zi27h/DEC%20Project%20Manager%20Liberia.doc?dl=0

Type of Role:Initial four month contract with the possibility of extension to six months. Unaccompanied.

Location:Liberia

Reports to:Emergency Response Manager

Closing Date:5th January 2015

How to apply:

https://career012.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=4582&company=PlanInt&username=

Organization: American Refugee Committee International
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 02 Jan 2015

POSITION TITLE: Nurse Anesthetist
DEPARTMENT OR COUNTRY PROGRAM: South Sudan - Aweil
RESPONSIBLE TO: Medical Doctor/Surgeon
STATUS: Full-Time
SUPERVISORY CAPACITY: None
DATE: January 1, 2015 (subject to funding)

COUNTRY MISSION

Since 1994 American Refugee Committee (ARC) has been operating in South Sudan which covers five states with programs and services reaching over 400,000 returnees, IDPs, refugees and host community members.

Currently, ARC implements programs in Primary Health Care and Gender Based Violence but is currently expanding to Secondary Health Care WASH, and Food Security. ARC has program activities in Central and Eastern Equatoria, Northern Bahr el Ghazal and Warrap States. This project will be implemented in Aweil State Hospital.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Nurse Anesthetist shall work as a part of the medical care team and help in performing surgeries. He/she is responsible for delivering anesthesia for medical and surgical procedures. The Nurse Anesthetist cares for a patient before, during and after a medical procedure or surgery by performing a patient assessment, preparing the patient for anesthesia, administering and maintaining the anesthesia to ensure proper sedation and pain management, overseeing patient recovery from anesthesia and caring for the patient's immediate post-operative needs.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare preoperative assessments including health histories, physical examinations and tests to determine if giving anesthesia to the patient would be fine or not.
• Make sure that the patients are prepared well for the surgery both physically as well as mentally.
• Administer anesthetics for the prompt management of complications of pregnancy and labour requiring surgical intervention as well as support clients undergoing general surgery and orthopaedic surgery
• Initiate and maintain appropriate intra-operative anaesthetic care. Ensure that the patients are given appropriate dosage of anesthesia and also maintained while the surgery is going on.
• Monitor the patients for a while after the anesthesia is given. This is to check if the anesthesia goes in properly or reacts in a different manner.
• Initiates remedial measures to prevent surgical shock or other adverse conditions.
• Informs physician of patient's condition during anesthesia.
• Provide information related to anesthesia to the patients. He/she needs to calm the patients’ anxiety and educate him/ her about the after effects of anesthesia.
• Document and archive patients’ reports; preoperative assessments, intra and postoperative anaesthesia procedures.
• Complete postoperative evaluations in accordance with department policies.
• Formulate anaesthetic care plan and protocols in accordance with the national and international standards
• Participate in monthly meetings of the hospital management team by compiling and analysing client records for the improvement of quality of anaesthetic support
• Participate in the creation and sharing of knowledge in the hospital by conducting on-the-job training that will ensure quality anaesthetic support services
• Perform other duties in the hospital as required.

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Bachelor degree/Diploma in anesthesiology from a recognized institution
• Registered to practice with a recognized professional body
• 2-3 years’ experience in surgical obstetrics, general and orthopedic surgery
• Excellent communication skills – English written, ability to communicate in Arabic is an added advantage
• Ability to work well under pressure and in harsh environment
• Good computer skills: excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email/internet software.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment
• Good understanding of the political and cultural context of South Sudan
• African experience
• Team environment
• Willing to work in hardship area with limited resources

How to apply:

Go to the following link

https://hire.jobvite.com/j?cj=o6ec0fwg&s=ReliefWeb

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