CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 20 Feb 2015

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

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

International Medical Corps has been providing emergency medical, nutritional as well protection assistance to Sudanese refugees and local host conflict affected people in Haute-Kotto and Vakaga region since 2007. Most recently in response to the renewed conflict in the country, International Medical Corps has expanded programming to provide assistance to conflict-affected populations in the northwest of the country. While providing basic primary health care services to the beneficiaries, International Medical Corps also focuses on capacity building of existing human resources, in order to deliver and take ownership of health, nutrition and protection programs implemented by International Medical Corps, thus assuring the sustainability of the health program for the coming years.

Recently, International Medical Corps has been awarded funds under the Bekou fund (EU trust fund) to work in collaboration with the European Union and CAR Ministry of Health to strengthen the health system in the northeast provinces of Vakaga and Haute Kotto. This program will build off of emergency activities in the prefectures and assist with the CAR MOH transitional plan for development.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:

Logistics officers will supervise at least 21 national staff and will report to Logistics Coordinator.Manage a large workload without direct supervision. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Make thorough assessments of the logistics issues in emergency situation.
2. Manage all commodity movements, including secure warehousing, inventories, delivery, distribution and use supported documents with appropriate evidences and reports
3. Together with Logistics Coordinator manage the supply chain of medical, non-food and food items by ensuring that the program staff is well-informed and well prepared for incoming pipeline and related schedule
4. Ensure timely reporting to the Logistics Coordinator on stock status and help program staff with planning of stock replenishment.
5. Submit data necessary to compile regular weekly and monthly reports to the Logistics Coordinator in line with IMC guidelines.
6. Supervise national staff in line with organization policies and procedures, ensuring that they have necessary induction, trainingand support
7. Oversee the team of end use monitors to verify that distribution has occurred according to the intentions and plans of the donors, IMC and project partners.
8. Ensure that warehouses are adequate, well-maintained, and meet basic safety and health requirements
9. Analyze bids by price, quality and product as well as reliability of vendors and delivery period.
10. Implement and manage the IMC purchase request tracking database to track requests, ensure timely purchases and inform heads of departments and Program Managers of the status.
11. Ensure the items he was tasked to purchase are ordered and delivered to the field in a timely manner.
12. Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed and filed properly.
13. Assist Logistics Coordinator to oversee all activities associated with the delivery and receipt of drugs and non food items to planned field destinations
14. Act as Site Manager for project site, as required
15. Other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Skills & Requirements:

1. Bachelor degree or formal training in logistics preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of three years’ experience in humanitarian logistics management within the field of supply chain management (procurement, tendering, contracting, clearance, transport, warehousing, etc.)
2. Understanding of budgets and ability to prepare timely, complete and accurate logistics reports
3. Proven record on the ability and experience of the management of logistics team
4. Experience with donor specific procedures related to logistics
5. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with analytical approach
6. Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decision independently
7. Reliable, self-motivated, extremely flexible and can work in stressful situations.
8. Ability to work within a team structure as well as independently.
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
10. Strong interpersonal, management and leadership skills.
11. Fluent in both English and French required; Arabic is an advantage.
12. Previous experience working in insecure and remote locations.
13. Proficiency with MS word and Excel (minimum requirement)
14. Valid driving license
15. Ability to integrate and work well within a multiethnic and multicultural team

Other Relevant Information (if applicable): * Previous experience in health systems strengthening programs. Previous experience working in Central African Republic

International Medical Corps is a ‘first-responder’ both to natural and men-made disasters and has a mandate of working in remote locations. The organization has a comprehensive security management policy and plan in place and committed to do everything possible within its remit to ensure safety and security. Notwithstanding, the mandate and programming choices of International Medical Corps require staff with high degree of resilience, extremely decisive quality and ability to move fast. International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

How to apply:

How to apply:

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

Organization: Agency for Co-operation and Research in Development
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 03 Feb 2015

Background

ACORD (Agency for Cooperation and Research in Development) is a Pan Africa organisation working for Social Justice and Development in Africa. ACORD has offices in Nairobi and London and operates in 17 African countries, delivering development programmes on livelihoods, peace building, gender and the Right to Health. ACORD is also implementing Pan-African programmes focused on agriculture, food sovereignty, women’s rights and community social peace. We work in alliance with organisations worldwide to achieve our aims.

Job Summary and Overall Purpose

The Programme Quality and Learning Manager is responsible for coordinating the development/strengthening and implementation of a comprehensive organisational monitoring & evaluation and knowledge management system to enhance monitoring, quality control, evaluation, impact and learning in order to improve internal processes, results delivery and accountability at various levels.

The Programme Quality and Learning Manager is also responsible for putting in place mechanisms to take stock of current practices in all areas of work, provide guidelines in the promotion of learning methods and best practices across the organisation.

S/He shall also support the impact assessment of ACORD’s programmes through the development of assessment tools for feasibility studies at the onset of programme/project implementation and the assessment of the impact of programmes/projects on the lives of beneficiaries.

S/He shall coordinate the capacity building of ACORD staff at the Secretariat and in Area Programmes in the use of monitoring tools and promote awareness of learning methods and best practices across the organisation.

Required Qualifications

· Masters in Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences/Development Studies or any other related field.

· 5 years’ experience in knowledge management, M & E at management level with an International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO) in Africa and or globally;

· Strong experience in Strategic Planning especially in Funding Policy Formulation and Planning;

· 5 years of People Management experience

· Bilingual: English-French spoken and written is an essential requirement for the position

How to apply:

To apply, please complete an application form available atwww.acordinternational.org**and e-mail it with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to**recruit@acordinternational.org**with the Job title in the Subject Box.**

Organization: Living Goods
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 20 Jul 2015

Living Goods is looking for an entrepreneurial and experienced manager to drive the strategy and growth of the Partnerships arm of our business. Living Goods is in the vanguard of revolutionizing community healthcare delivery worldwide. Through our partnerships unit, we help partners adapt the Living Goods sustainable community health model.

Partnerships lie at the heart of Living Goods’ path for impact at scale. As the Director of Strategic Partnerships, you will build and manage the Partnerships team and budget, drive strategy, support existing client engagements, and build a robust pipeline of new partnerships across the developing world. By collaborating with the world's leading international NGOs, businesses and governments to replicate our business model, you will have the opportunity to improve the health and livelihoods of millions of underserved customers. Our partners include The Clinton Foundation, BRAC, PSI, and Marie Stopes International.

The position is based in East Africa in our Kampala or Nairobi Office. You should expect to spend up to 25-30% of your time traveling to build our pipeline, expand our influence, and drive the success of our partnering organizations around the world.

Qualifications

· 8+ years with a top management consulting firm and/or global health organization; leading large engagements and delivering exceptional results for clients; experience serving clients in the social and/or government sector a plus;

· Experience winning and managing large, multi-year, multi-million dollar projects/programs from development aid programs like USAID;

· Experience working in emerging markets with culturally diverse teams, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa;

· Experience hiring, managing and leading teams;

· Proven ability to communicate effectively and inspire leaders in large, complex organizations;

· Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem solving skills;

· Language skills are a plus, particularly French or Portuguese;

· BA required; Masters degree in a relevant field preferred.

Compensation

A competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience including health insurance, vacation, and bonus opportunity. The opportunity to be your best while making lives better for others.

What is Living Goods?

Living Goods supports networks of ‘Avon-like’ micro-entrepreneurs who go door-to-door teaching families how to improve their health and wealth while selling affordable, high-impact products like basic medicines, fortified foods, water filters, clean cookstoves, and solar lights. Living Goods seeks nothing less than a disruptive reinvention of distribution in the developing world, through networks of franchised micro-entrepreneurs who leverage Living Goods’ brand, buying power and mobile marketing tools to deliver vital products at accessible prices to the people who need them most. By combining the best practices from the worlds of micro-enterprise, franchising and public health, Living Goods is creating a fully sustainable system to improve the health, and wealth, of the poor.

Living Goods has been featured in The New York Times, NBC News, *The Economist,*and The Huffington Post. Check out these articles and more on our *press page**.*

Life at Living Goods

Living Goods is aiming to dramatically improve the lives of the poor. We think big, but we operate small and nimble. At Living Goods, you will have the chance to use your creativity and work with your teammates to conceive and test new ideas every day. If you work well in a dynamic, highly collaborative culture, if you set high standards for yourself and your colleagues, if you know how to fail fast and learn fast, if you meet challenges with calm determination and a sense of humor, you will thrive at Living Goods.

See www.livinggoods.org/principles.

For more information about Living Goods, please visit:

www.livinggoods.org

Follow us @Living_Goods

How to apply:

To apply for this position please visit our career page and apply to 'Director of Strategic Partnerships' through our applicant tracking system. In lieu of a cover letter you will be asked to answer a few short questions that will help us learn a little bit more about you and your interest in working with Living Goods.

Organization: Red Cross of Luxembourg
Country: Burkina Faso, Burundi, Mali, Niger, Senegal
Closing date: 01 May 2015

Pour la mission de l’Aide internationale de la Croix-Rouge luxembourgeoise A.S.B.L. dans les pays de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (Niger, Mali, Sénégal, Burkina Faso et Burundi) en CDD de 12 mois à partir du 1 mars 2015 (réf : AN1501-00125)

La mission consiste dans le soutien administratif et financier des différents projets d’urgence et de développement.

Missions : Sous la responsabilité du gestionnaire financier au Luxembourg et en coordination avec les chefs de mission des pays respectifs :

• Coordonner et réaliser les activités administratives des différents projets
• Assurer la formalisation de l’ensemble des règles et procédures à suivre en matière de comptabilité et de contrôle de gestion
• Assurer la bonne gestion comptable des projets en respectant les règles et procédures mises en place
• Participer aux négociations contractuelles avec les Assistances Techniques des bailleurs sur le terrain

Profil:

• Formation supérieure dans le domaine de la comptabilité, gestion, finance ou économie
• Expérience professionnelle d’au moins 5 ans en missions humanitaires
• Expérience pertinente dans la gestion de projet
• Excellente maîtrise à l’oral et à l’écrit des langues française et anglaise

How to apply:

Les candidatures sont à soumettre via notre site internet www.croix-rouge.lu

Organization: Relief International
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 27 Feb 2015

Position:Environmental Specialist: Water - (Potential Future Position Per Bid)

Location:Uganda

Duration: Unknown (Could be short term or multi-year)

Reports to: Country Director

About RI: Relief International (RI) is a leading global humanitarian organization and home to teams of humanitarian activist-professionals committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the world's most vulnerable populations. By partnering with beneficiaries and communities on the front-lines, RI innovatively bridges the gap between immediate relief and long-term community development.

Position Summary: The individual is responsible for providing technical support to program implementation in one or more of the following technical areas and other related areas as appropriate: Social Impact Reduction, Mitigation, and Management, Promotion of Green Businesses and Green Certifications, Environmental Health and Vector Control, Urban Sanitation and Hygiene Service Delivery, Rural Sanitation and Hygiene Service Delivery, Epidemiology, Toxicology, and Hygiene Behavior Change.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Serve as the primary point of contact with RI’s Country Director with regard to day-to-day implementation and management matters relating to water program issues.
• Lead specific studies and assessments if required.
• Provide direct technical support in one or more of the areas indicated in the position summary.
• Oversee and manage staff working for the program and provide guidance to staff on issues related to program implementation.
• Establish and maintain systems for program operations in accordance with RI policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements:

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment and who has:

• Solid background and knowledge of USAID Rules and Regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and strategic planning skills required.
• Professional proficiency in Swahili preferred.
• Professional proficiency in English speaking, reading, and writing required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, & tasks efficiently
• Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Ability to think critically and creatively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues. Must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment. Must be flexible, willing to perform other duties and work irregular hours.

The position requires a minimum number of years of relevant professional experience along with degree(s) relevant to the position summary as follows:

• Minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience required if applicant has received Ph.D.
• Minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received an A.B.D. or J.D.
• Minimum of twelve years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received M.S., M.A., or M.B.A.
• Minimum of fifteen years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received A B.S., B.S., or B.A.
• Minimum of twenty years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received less than a Bachelor’s degree.

Cover Letter Required:

To apply, please submit a cover letter with your resume containing the following information:

• Number of years of relevant technical experience
• Degrees
• Number of years of experience in International Development
• Countries worked in and number of years in the following regions:
• Africa
• Asia
• Latin America
• Middle East
• Other
• Languages proficiency in Speaking, Reading, and Writing. For each language, please state your level of proficiency using the following codes:
• Language
• Speaking Proficiency Level
• Reading Proficiency Level
• Writing Proficiency
• Level 0 - No Proficiency
• Level 1 - Elementary Proficiency
• Level 2 – Limited Working Proficiency
• Level 3 - Professional working proficiency
• Level 4 - Full professional proficiency
• Level 5 - Native or bilingual proficiency

How to apply:

Please visit: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RI&cws=4&rid=596

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

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

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

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

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

About the Fellowship Placement Organization:

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

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

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

Responsibilities: *
Strategy Development:*

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

Increasing Program Sharing and Visibility in Uganda:

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

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

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

Required Skills and Experience:

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

Preferred Skills and Experience:

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

Fellows receive the following benefits:

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

How to apply:

Apply at ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/

Applications will close February 3, 2015.

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

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

Organization: Women Educational Researchers of Kenya
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 23 Jan 2015

Background:

The Women Educational Researchers of Kenya (WERK) is a professional association of researchers committed to democratic principles and the principle of non-discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion or gender with interest in education, gender and development. The goal of WERK is to build a gender equitable Kenyan society through linking research to action and advocacy.

Position:Accounts Officer

Overall Responsibility:

Financial administration of WERK in accordance to the highest ethical standards and internationally recognized financial reporting practices (IFRS), and support WERK finances, including preparation of all monthly management reports. In both, you will ensure that all financial management practices, reports, accounting records and databases, financial statements and documentation are accurate, complete, well organized and conformed to WERK policies, reporting and procedural standards.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, prepare monthly reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs and report on variance;
2. Prepare and submit accurate, high quality professional financial monthly, quarterly and annual Financial Reports to the Executive Officer in a timely basis;
3. Advise the program and administration departments on the budgeted expenditures, financial commitments and forecasts regularly, and contribute to annual/quarterly budget development and reporting for various programs;
4. Support the development and updating of financial policies, procedures and standards, including keeping abreast of new financial and tax laws in accordance to legal requirements and the best financial practices, and ensure that all staff are well informed in their use;
5. Ensure that all financial transactions (including grant disbursement) and data are correctly implemented according to policies and procedures;
6. Ensure that all financial documents are accurately supported, approved and coded, and that all cheque books, cheque list, petty cash, LPOs are maintained correctly;
7. Ensure that staff payroll administration is verified for accuracy, properly processed and that all statutory payments such as PAYE, NHIF, NSSF and pension are made on a timely basis;
8. Manage banking, accounts and balances effectively and efficiently, including undertaking monthly bank reconciliations, foreign exchange management and cash flow management in a timely manner;
9. Support management of donor funding and disbursements, and ensure acknowledgment of receipts and financial reporting is accurate, professional and timely;
10. Scrutinize project plans, budgets, financial statements and reports of partner organizations and grantees as required, and provide financial advice/training as needed and,
11. Ensure that WERK is compliant with all legal requirements regarding taxation, returns, fees and other financial statutory requirements;
12. Undertake periodic checks of assets and stores, and prepare reports on the same for management;
13. Prepare for and collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure successful audit;
14. Maintain well organized physical and electronic archive of financial documentation stretching back at least seven years in secure location;
15. Support the Program Heads and Executive Officer in undertaking all finance and budget related responsibilities.

Qualifications:

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance, with CPAK/ACCA;
2. Active member of ICPAK;
3. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial advice in an NGO with multiple donor funding;
4. Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles;
5. Strong computer skills and use of Quick Books (or related accounting computer applications) and Excel.

Key Competencies

· Attention to detail and accuracy

· Highly organized in work

· Ability to act and operate independently with minimal supervision

· Excellent administrative and management skills

· Ability to maintain confidentiality

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

How to apply:

How to apply:

Interested candidates, please submit your applications by January 23, 2015 by email to: werk@werk.co.ke.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Organization: Relief International
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 27 Feb 2015

Position: Utility Specialist: Water (Potential Future Position Per Bid)

Location: Uganda

Duration: Unknown (Could be short term or multi-year)

Reports to: Country Director

About RI: Relief International (RI) is a leading global humanitarian organization and home to teams of humanitarian activist-professionals committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the world's most vulnerable populations. By partnering with beneficiaries and communities on the front-lines, RI innovatively bridges the gap between immediate relief and long-term community development.

Position Summary:The individual is responsible for providing technical support to program implementation in one or more of the following technical areas and other related areas as appropriate(areas in bold will be emphasized): Rural Water Supply, Water Well Drilling, Well Maintenance, and Repair, Water Storage, Service Provider Management, Urban Water Supply and Distribution, Water Treatment, including Point-of-Use and Community Treatment, Water and Wastewater User Tariff and Subsidies Scheme Development, &Water and Wastewater Utilities Performance, including Operation and Maintenance.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Serve as the primary point of contact with RI’s Country Director with regard to day-to-day implementation and management matters relating technical water program areas.
• Lead specific studies and assessments if required.
• Provide direct technical support in one or more of the areas indicated in the position summary.
• Oversee and manage staff working for the program and provide guidance to staff on issues related to program implementation.
• Establish and maintain systems for program operations in accordance with RI policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements:

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment and who has:

• Solid background and knowledge of USAID Rules and Regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and strategic planning skills required.
• Professional proficiency in Swahili preferred.
• Professional proficiency in English speaking, reading, and writing required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, & tasks efficiently
• Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Ability to think critically and creatively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues. Must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment. Must be flexible, willing to perform other duties and work irregular hours.

The position requires a minimum number of years of relevant professional experience along with a degree relevant to the position summary as follows:

• Minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience required if applicant has received Ph.D.
• Minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received an A.B.D. or J.D.
• Minimum of twelve years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received M.S., M.A., or M.B.A.
• Minimum of fifteen years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received A B.S., B.S., or B.A.
• Minimum of twenty years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received less than a Bachelor’s degree.

Cover Letter Required:

To apply, please submit a cover letter with your resume containing the following information:

• Number of years of relevant technical experience
• Degrees
• Number of years of experience in International Development
• Countries worked in and number of years in the following regions:
• Africa
• Asia
• Latin America
• Middle East
• Other
• Languages proficiency in Speaking, Reading, and Writing. For each language, please state your level of proficiency using the following codes:
• Language
• Speaking Proficiency Level
• Reading Proficiency Level
• Writing Proficiency Level
• Level 0-No Proficiency
• Level 1 - Elementary Proficiency
• Level 2 – Limited Working Proficiency
• Level 3 - Professional working proficiency
• Level 4 - Full professional proficiency
• Level 5 - Native or bilingual proficiency

How to apply:

Please visit: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RI&cws=4&rid=598

Organization: Accounting for International Development
Country: Kenya, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 20 Feb 2015

Founded in 2008, our partner was the initiative of women passionate about living dignified lives. The women are supported through self-help groups, where they receive training in finance, savings and income-generating activities; they receive basic education and literacy skills; and training on women’s rights and responsibilities, with access to legal aid. In 2013, based on request from the women of the community for quality education for their children, an early childhood development centre – an eco-friendly and financially sustainable school – was opened, with children being educated to lower primary levels. Our partner also runs two social enterprises – tourism related – to supplement income from international and local donors.

You will be the first volunteer on assignment and your role would be akin to conducting an internal audit. You will need to gain an understanding of the organisation and its structure, assessing its existing financial procedures and controls, and making recommendations / implementing changes that you deem necessary. They recently hired a Finance Officer, after a period of time without a dedicated member of staff doing the accounting/finance; the FO has studied accounting, and this will be her first role as an accountant. Furthermore, they lost most of their accounting/finance information as a result of a computer crash. They are seeking support in reconstructing their accounts, training/mentoring the new Finance Officer, enstating appropriate accounting processes and financial controls, and assessing how best they might be able to move to a computerised accounting system. They have Quickbooks, but this has not been used for over a year now.

They would also like support in better managing the accounting, financial and legal requirements of the charity arm and social enterprises.

Ideally a volunteer will be availble in February/March as this coincides with the period that they undertake strategic planning, and therefore your support will also be welcome in these areas. However, they are flexible to when a volunteer could support them.

Ideally a volunteer would be available for 6-8 weeks.

For more information feel free to contact us on +442087417000 or email onvolunteer@afid.org.uk

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Organization: Solthis
Country: Niger
Closing date: 20 Feb 2015

Solthis est une ONG ayant pour objectif de contribuer au renforcement des systèmes de santé pour améliorer l’accès à des soins de qualité dans les pays à ressources limitées et/ou auprès des populations vulnérables.

Au Niger, Solthis développe des activités d’appui technique aux autorités nigériennes pour renforcer les capacités des acteurs nationaux et améliorer le suivi et la coordination des activités dans le cadre de la riposte au VIH/SIDA.

En collaboration avec ses partenaires nigériens, Solthis a démarré depuis plusieurs années une réflexion autour de l’informatisation des pharmacies des sites de prise en charge du VIH afin d’améliorer la gestion des stocks et le suivi des patients en pharmacie. Cela passe notamment par la mise en place d’un logiciel dédié à la gestion pharmaceutique, comprenant la gestion des stocks et le suivi des patients.

Afin d’éviter qu’un tel outil se limite uniquement au VIH et afin de doter les structures de santé d’un outil polyvalent leur permettant une meilleure gestion pharmaceutique, ce logiciel doit permettre une gestion globale des produits de santé ainsi qu’un suivi des patients dans le cas de certaines pathologies, parmi lesquelles le VIH.

Mission :

Basé à Niamey, sous la supervision du Chef de Mission Solthis Niger, le chef de projet « Informatisation de la Gestion Pharmaceutique » sera en charge du projet. Il/elle travaillera en étroite collaboration avec la Directrice de la Pharmacie, des Laboratoires et de la Médecine Traditionnelle au sein de la Direction Générale de la Santé Publique du Ministère de la Santé Publique, ainsi qu’avec l’ensemble des institutions et des acteurs impliqués dans l’approvisionnement au Niger.

Tâches et Responsabilités :

1.Support technique pour le développement et l’implémentation du Logiciel

• Met à jour les spécifications techniques identifiées nécessaires à chaque niveau de la pyramide sanitaire : structures de santé, directions régionales et niveau central
• Finalise et valide le cahier des charges du logiciel
• Accompagne les acteurs nationaux dans la sélection du logiciel au regard de l’inventaire de l’existant
• Participe au développement du logiciel sélectionné (aspects techniques pharmacie) et fait le suivi des adaptations requises à chacune des étapes (pré-test, test, post- test)

2.Coordination opérationnelle du projet

• Coordonne les différents acteurs impliqués
• Accompagne la définition les sites pilotes
• Accompagne les partenaires dans le suivi des procédures administratives inhérentes à l’acquisition du logiciel

3.Animation et Formation

• Organise les ateliers phase test, et de l’atelier bilan fin de projet
• Participe à l’élaboration du matériel de formation
• Forme l’ensemble des acteurs à l’utilisation du logiciel
• Organise le suivi post formation (tutorat, parrainage et supervisions formatives)

4.Suivi et Evaluation du projet

• Anime la réflexion autour de l’évaluation du projet sur les sites pilotes
• Etablit les recommandations pour étendre le projet aux autres sites
• Planifie les étapes futures

Profil:

• Formation : Diplôme de pharmacien
• Expérience :

· Requise : 3 ans sur un poste similaire en lien avec les institutions de santé publique en contexte à ressources limitées

· Souhaitée : une expérience sur un projet similaire d’informatisation de gestion pharmaceutique ou logistique

• Langue : Français
• Compétences :

· Requises : Maitrise des outils bureautiques de base (Word, Access, Excel) et des logiciels de gestion des stocks type Channel, m-supply, etc. …

· Appréciées : Gestion de projet, Maitrise des logiciels du système d’information sanitaire (DHIS 2, FUSCHIA ; …)

Conditions:

Lieu de travail :Niamey, Niger

Statut :Salarié ou Volontaire de la Solidarité Internationale

Durée du contrat :12 mois

Date de prise de poste :dès que possible

Indemnités :selon expérience + package (assurance santé, transport, logement collectif, per diem 500€ mensuel).

NB : En raison du contexte de transition du pays, ce poste n’est pas ouvert à un départ en famille.

How to apply:

Merci d’adresser votre CV, lettre de Motivation, références et dates de disponibilités avant le 20 février 2015 à recrutement@solthis.org en précisant en objet «Chef de Projet Informatisation de la Gestion Pharmaceutique».

Solthis se réserve la possibilité de clore un recrutement avant la date d’échéance de l’annonce. Merci de votre compréhension.