CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 08 Oct 2014

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters.

Save the Children is seeking an experienced Chief of Party for an anticipated large USAID project providing support to orphans and vulnerable children in Kenya. Location TBD. The Chief of Party (COP) will work with Save the Children’s existing country office in Kenya, but will be solely responsible for overall management of the USAID award. S/he will provide strategic and operational leadership to develop and implement a successful and integrated multi-sectoral program that builds upon existing USAID and Government of Kenya investment and that will achieve lasting outcomes.

Responsibilities

The Chief Of Party will liaise closely with USAID/Kenya, Government of Kenya representatives, Save the Children’s Office of HIV/AIDS and Child Protection, Kenya Country Office, and partner organizations. The COP will be the principal representative of the project. The COP will ensure adherence to overall technical and programmatic quality in implementation, compliance with USAID rules and regulations, and the timely submission of all deliverables to USAID, including annual work plans, performance monitoring plans, semi-annual reports and annual reports as required. The COP will be responsible for overall direction and coordination of the activities of any sub-recipient partners under this grant, and for linking to broader fora in country for coordination of OVC work more broadly.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in International relations, public health, or related field.
• 10-12 years of field-based experience managing large and complex overseas, multi-partner development programs, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Experience managing large scale USAID funded project(s) at a senior level.
• Experience in managing large child-focused field programs for an international NGO.
• Demonstrated skills in strategic and program planning and understanding of HIV/AIDS-related support services.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership and supervision of staff and in building and maintaining a high performing team internally and across organizations.
• Proven ability to ensure gender integration in project design, implementation and M&E.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID regulations and policies.
• Proven experience building capacity of local NGOs and government bodies and collaborating closely with multi-level stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Fluency in English required.
• Extensive experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa; work experience in Kenya highly desirable.
• Qualified national applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Qualified candidates should apply directly through our website at: www.savethechildren.org under the Careers page, and select "U.S. Jobs" and then location is Kenya. EOE

Organization: Epicentre
Country: Niger
Closing date: 28 Sep 2014

****Epicentre recherche****

****Un Responsable de Laboratoire (H/F)****

****pour son Centre de Recherche au Niger – Maradi****

Epicentre est une association à but non lucratif créée par Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) en 1986 qui mène des activités de recherche et de formation sur les programmes de MSF ainsi que dans ses propres centres de recherche au Niger et en Ouganda. Epicentre est un centre collaborateur de l’OMS.

Contexte

Après de nombreuses années de présence au Niger auprès des projets de MSF. Epicentre s’est implantée comme structure permanente en 2009 à Maradi. Dans ce pays qui connait une situation sanitaire critique Epicentre a mené de nombreuses études dans le domaine des stratégies de prévention et de traitement de la malnutrition, de la réponse aux épidémies et des soins en maladies infectieuses. Les équipes d’Epicentre agissent en partenariat avec les sections de MSF et d’autres partenaires locaux, ainsi qu’avec les autorités locales et les agences internationales.

Le centre de recherche de Maradi comprend des départements logistique, administratif, de saisie et gestion des données et un laboratoire au sein du Centre Hospitalier Le bureau de représentation et de coordination des activités est situé à Niamey.

Mission et responsabilités

Rattaché au Responsable Epicentre Maradi, le Responsable Laboratoire est en charge des activités de biologie médicale d’Epicentre au sein du laboratoire de Maradi, en collaboration avec nos partenaires locaux. Il travaille dans le cadre des activités de recherche dirigées par les Investigateurs Principaux (PI) ou dans le cadre d’activités de routine du laboratoire. Il collabore avec les référents techniques Epicentre à Paris (référent laboratoire et consultant bactériologiste).

Il met en place les activités de biologie médicale et s’assure de leur bon déroulement. Il encadre une équipe de deux techniciens et d’un superviseur de laboratoire et participe au renforcement de leurs capacités. Il participe activement au développement du laboratoire tant au niveau de ses capacités techniques que de son intégration dans des réseaux locaux et sous-régionaux. Il participe à l’élaboration de protocole de recherche et à la rédaction de publications scientifiques en collaboration avec les PI.

Principales activités

1.Examens biologiques et biothèque

§ Supervise au quotidien la réalisation des analyses biologiques ;

§ Interprète et valide les résultats biologiques avant transfert au département de gestion des données ;

§ Travaille en collaboration avec les équipes médicales pour le respect des procédures de collecte et transport des échantillons biologiques ;

§ Informe si besoin les équipes médicales des résultats biologiques qui révèlent une urgence ;

§ Définit les conditions de bonne congélation et conservation de la biothèque en collaboration avec le département logistique ;

§ Assure et supervise la préparation des envois de souches et prélèvements.

2.Gestion du personnel de laboratoire

§ Encadre les techniciens et superviseur de laboratoire et organise leur planning de travail ;

§ Participe au recrutement de nouveaux techniciens, en collaboration avec la coordination ;

§ Réalise les entretiens d’évaluation individuels ;

§ Organise et dispense des formations pratiques et théoriques pour le personnel du laboratoire en fonction des besoins et de leurs responsabilités;

§ Veille au maintien des connaissances théoriques et pratiques des techniciens et à la mise à jour de leurs compétences ;

§ Peut être amené à encadrer des étudiants ou des techniciens de laboratoire stagiaires ;

§ Identifie et propose des formations externes.

3.Gestion des stocks

§ Sous la supervision du Responsable Epicentre Maradi et du référent technique à Paris, assure la réalisation des commandes internationales liées au fonctionnement du laboratoire et valide les demandes d’approvisionnement par achat local ;

§ S’assure de la mise à jour régulière des outils de gestion des stocks et des bonnes conditions de stockage des réactifs et consommables de laboratoire en collaboration avec la pharmacie.

4.Qualité et hygiène

§ Est responsable de la mise en place et du respect des bonnes pratiques de laboratoire ;

§ Est responsable de la mise en place et du maintien du système d’assurance qualité du laboratoire ;

§ Supervise les contrôles de qualité internes/externes selon les besoins des études et vérifie leur validité;

§ Est responsable du respect des règles d’hygiène par les techniciens et hygiénistes ;

§ Rédige et met à jour les procédures opératoires standardisées et le manuel de laboratoire selon les protocoles d’étude en accord avec les référents techniques, les principaux investigateurs et le Coordinateur des Etudes;

§ Est responsable du respect des procédures opératoires standardisées et des arbres décisionnels. Informe immédiatement les PI et les référents techniques à Paris lorsque celles-ci n’ont pas été respectées même temporairement ;

§ Informe immédiatement la coordination, les PI et les référents techniques à Paris si des problèmes de qualité des analyses sont suspectés ou avérés.

5.Communication

§ Travaille en étroite collaboration et communique activement avec les PI, les référents techniques, les assistants de recherche clinique, le département de gestion de données et la coordination ;

§ Rédige un rapport d’activités sur une base mensuelle ;

§ Participe à la rédaction des rapports et publications liés aux études ;

§ Rapporte régulièrement les avancées, contraintes, problèmes rencontrés et solutions apportées à la coordination et aux référents techniques à Paris si nécessaire.

6.Collaboration

§ Propose et développe des activités de recherche en biologie médicale avec des partenaires locaux ou sous-régionaux (sections MSF ou autres, structures du Ministère de la Santé) ;

§ Propose et développe la participation du laboratoire à des réseaux locaux ou sous-régionaux dans le domaine de la biologie médicale (formation, surveillance, étude multicentrique) ;

§ Participe à des conférences sous-régionales en lien avec les activités d’Epicentre au Niger ;

§ Dans le cadre des accords de partenariat avec des organisations extérieures, participe aux différents échanges concernant les aspects liés à la biologie médicale ;

§ Participe à la diffusion des résultats d’études et à la visibilité d’Epicentre (en particulier du laboratoire) au niveau local et sous-régional en collaboration avec le Directeur du Centre de Recherche.

Profil recherché

· Docteur en Médecine ou en Pharmacie spécialisé en Biologie Médicale / ou Technicien supérieur de laboratoire expérimenté

· Expérience en Bactériologie Humaine Clinique indispensable

· Expérience professionnelle en Afrique obligatoire

· Expérience dans la gestion d’équipe obligatoire

· Connaissances en épidémiologie souhaitables

· Sens de l’organisation, autonomie, initiative et bonne capacité de communication

· Maîtrise du français

Conditions

· Poste basé à Maradi, Niger

· Durée: 1 an, ASAP

· Statut: contrat local ou d’expatriation Epicentre/MSF

Veuillez postuler en ligne ****avant le 28 septembre 2014****, en remplissant le formulaire disponible à partir du lien : http://epicentre.msf.org/recrutement

Renseignements complémentaires pour ce poste auprès de:

Rebecca Grais : rebecca.grais@epicentre.msf.org ou

Céline Langendorf : celine.langendorf@epicentre.msf.org

How to apply:

Veuillez postuler en ligne ****avant le 28 septembre 2014****, en remplissant le formulaire disponible à partir du lien : http://epicentre.msf.org/recrutement

Organization: American Refugee Committee International
Country: Sudan
Closing date: 19 Sep 2014

DEPARTMENT/COUNTRY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION/MISSION

The American Refugee Committee (ARC) Sudan Program started in 2004 in response to the emergency needs of some 500,000 conflict-affected IDPs and host populations in the Tulus and Gereida corridors in South Darfur. The overall aim of the program is to improve the well-being of the target populations by addressing their immediate humanitarian needs and contributing to long-term community stabilization.

In conjunction with the Head Office in Khartoum, the field office in Nyala supports the delivery of primary health care services at 14 rehabilitated community clinics and a large clinic in the Gereida camp in addition to reaching out with mobile clinic services to 6 remote communities in which health facilities have not yet been rehabilitated. Water and sanitation services, including the construction/rehabilitation of boreholes water yards, household and institutional latrines and hygiene promotion messages, are also delivered in over 70 conflict-affected communities. A small agriculture component assists resettling IDPs and host populations with seeds, tools and extension services to grow their own food.

With an annual budget of between $9-12m, the Sudan Program has 10 expatriates and over 370 national staff some of who are seconded from the line Ministries of the Sudan government.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Facilitate program development and resource acquisition with high standards of appropriateness, timeliness, and effectiveness. Provide the final review of all proposals and concept notes prior to submitting to donors. Ensure that grants are managed effectively through appropriate, timely and detailed communication with key stakeholders. Coordinate, encourage and facilitate the documentation of promising practices and lessons learned. Ensure that donor and HQ visits are strategic, well timed and smoothly executed and managed.

PRIMARYDUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

a. STRATEGY AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT (30%)

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the ARC Sudan and the Resource Acquisition strategies;
• Develop the proposal development calendar for ARC Sudan. Facilitate timely and strategic response to proposal development;
• Assist in shaping the strategic direction of the ARC Sudan program, ensuring quality programs aredesigned and implemented. This includes participating in strategic program reviews, evaluations, revision of the Country Strategic Plan, etc.;
• Advise the Funding and Resource Acquisition Manager on areas (geographic and sector) for possible internal program enlargement/enrichment;
• In coordination with Funding and Resource Acquisition Manager conduct comprehensive reviews/edits on all concept notes, proposals and other program documents before submission to ensure quality control and conformity with ARC and donor requirements;
• Participate in various coordination meetings with other INGOs, UN agencies and line Ministries of government and pursue collaborative relationships that enhance program development;

b. EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT (Strengthening ARC’s Networking and Coordination) (20%)

• Represent ARC Sudan at national (Khartoum) level coordination meetings with donors, stakeholders, INGOs, local organizations, and high level government officials;
• Provide updates on projects at coordination meetings;
• Provide key stakeholders with updates of meeting outcomes stakeholder priorities
• Maintain ARC Sudan master list of stakeholder contact information and update regularly;
• Contribute to the development of communications and marketing materials.

c. RESOURCE ACQUISITION (30%)

1. Pre-proposal/opportunity tracking:
   Activities include but are not limited to the following:
2. Present funding ideas and concepts to appropriate stakeholders and donors;
3. Gather and share intelligence for individual sector opportunities;
4. Review assessments and baseline studies to gather and prepare background information and data for the design of programs and projects;

2. Proposal development:

• In coordination with the Funding and Resource Acquisition Manager, lead the proposal development process;
• Disseminate donor and ARC standards to relevant personnel at the beginning of the process;
• Ensure that information is provided in a timely fashion and relevant staff are involved in the proposal development process;
• Verify completeness of proposals and adherence to donor and ARC standards.
• Track and relay funding opportunities to relevant staff in a timely manner;
• Serve as proposal manager as assigned or support designated proposal manager, ensuring support/engagement of technical sector specialists, grant finance officer, etc. as needed.

3. Post-submission:

• Follow up with donor(s) and partner(s) as necessary;
• For awarded grants, ensure complete, smooth transition to project officer, which includes actively supporting grant start up process;
• If proposal is denied, ensure debrief from donor and disseminate lessons learned to all relevant parties;

d. GRANT MANAGEMENT (20%)
1. Grant Start-Up
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop guidelines for grant start up workshops;
• Facilitate start-up workshop and any required training (e.g., donor requirements);
• Ensure all involved staff have copies of approved program design (narrative, logframe, monitoring and evaluation plan, budget) and grant agreement and that they understand donor regulations, reporting and other requirements;
• Communicate outcomes of grant start-up to the donor and internal stakeholders.

2. Grant Implementation
On-going grant implementation support includes, but is not limited to:

• Provide grant management assistance to the field as needed;
• Ensure regular, positive, and productive communication with respective donor representatives, the field, and partners regarding the implementation of program activities;
• Ensure on time submission to donors of high quality reports;
• Revise program documents as necessary and as requested and coordinate or complete approved grant amendments;

Coordinate and/or submit grant amendments;

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training:

· Bachelor’s in Social Studies, Public Health, Business Administration or any other related field;

· Minimum 2 years experience supporting/implementing international humanitarian assistance programs;

· Excellent English writing skills including professional reports and grant proposals;

· Must be able relate and represent ARC Sudan to major program partners, in a highly professional manner;

· Computer knowledge including Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point;

· Fluent in written and spoken English;

· Demonstrated communications and inter-personal skills;

· Working and living with multi-national staff;

· Strong operational, analytical and management skills;

· Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision;

· Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet tight deadlines;

· Willingness and ability to work in insecure environment and adhere to ARC security policies;

· Previous experience living and working in Africa preferred.

How to apply:

Click here to apply

Organization: AECOM International Development Inc.
Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 27 Oct 2014

Position: Deputy Chief of Party
Location: Maputo, Mozambique
Background:
The overall goal of Strengthening Agribusinesses and Fostering Rural Alimentation (SAFRA) project is to increase the productivity and competitiveness of Mozambique’s agribusiness sector through the development of competitive selected agricultural value chains and to improve the nutritional status of pregnant and lactating women and children less than five years of age (with special focus on children 0 to 24 months of age) by strengthening the linkages between agriculture, nutrition, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).

Direct project beneficiaries will include Mozambican smallholder farmers, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), farmer associations, and cooperatives operating in farming, agro processing, marketing, and exporting activities. The project will also benefit rural households with increased income and better nutritional status especially among children and women.

The Deputy Chief of Party will support the Chief of Party in attaining project goals and objectives by providing technical advice and direction when appropriate.

Responsibilities:

· Support the Chief of Party in attaining project goals and objectives by providing technical advice and direction when appropriate as well as administrative oversight.

· Provide day-to-day oversight of implementation of all project components according to agreed-upon work plans; conduct regular supervisory visits to the field operations.

· Assist in oversight of program monitoring, financial management, evaluation, and regular reporting to USAID.

· Serve as a liaison to USAID and partners in the field, including government officials, private sector partners and community leaders.

· Coordinate with relevant stakeholders in all aspects of project planning, monitoring, and implementation for improving value chain competitiveness.

• Work to ensure that cross-cutting objectives focused on addressing gender and youth inequality, building local capacity, and utilizing ICT tools are integrated into program activities.

· Oversee program results reporting and communication products.

· Assist with management of relationships with local organizations, private sector stakeholders and government bodies.

· Contribute to preparation of work plans, financial, logistical and other documents.

Minimum Requirements:· Master’s Degree in a relevant area (Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, Rural Development, Management, or related field).

· At least ten (10) years of progressive experience in relevant technical areas such as economic growth, agriculture, sanitation and/or nutrition, is required.

· Prior experience in a management role of a project of similar size

· Demonstrated ability to address the conceptual framework of the program.

· Five (5) years of relevant work experience in Sub-Saharan African or similar development context.

· Familiarity with USAID policies and procedures.

· Fluency in English; Working knowledge of Portuguese.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience working in Southern Africa preferred; experience working in Mozambique highly desired

How to apply:

To apply, please go to https://jobs.aecom.com/1033/asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=20052&sit...

Organization: World Vision
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 19 Sep 2014

World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Motivated by Christian faith, World Vision serves all people, regardless of their religion, ethnicity or gender. We currently work in over 41 Districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. We are now seeking for qualified key personnel for an anticipated USAID funded Orphans and Vulnerable Children and Youth (OVC) project to be implemented in North and Eastern Uganda. (Please note that all positions below are contingent upon Project Award from USAID) Position: Finance and Operations Director-OVC Reports to: Chief of Party Duty station: Kampala

Purpose of the position:

To oversee all financial and operational matters within the project, including managing financial systems, generating financial reports, tracking expenses, administering sub-awards, managing finance and operational issues and staff at National and supporting staff in field/district offices. Major Responsibilities Budgeting/Management/Commitments/Reporting: • Advise the project on resource integration options to meet financial requirements of the Grant • Lead the implementation of the Project operating budget, monitor actual performance and develop project projections. • Review and/or generate financial reports for compliance with Grant and donor requirements • Analyze spending trends and provide feedback and analysis to team leaders on areas with significant over- or under spending and lead improvement processes. • Prepare financial plans, proposal budgets, amendments, and extensions for the life of an award up to and including close-out. • Prepare close-out documentation at the end of funding cycles in compliance with donor regulations. Audit/Compliance/Risk management: • Ensure that appropriate financial systems and controls are in place to avoid significant audit risk ratings for the Project. • Plan for and facilitate World Vision internal audits, donor and statutory external audits. • Address all donor, government and World Vision International audit issues. • Build capacity of the Project team on grants management, general accounting, internal controls and administrative systems in interpreting regulations to ensure compliance. Policy/Procedure Development: • Assist in the development of financial and administrative policies and procedures to ensure smooth running of the Grant and compliance to generally accepted Accounting Principles, WVI finance policies, and government and other donor regulations. • Provide expert consultation regarding the implementation of DOS at a project/grant level.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience • Masters Degree or higher in accounting, finance, business management or a related field is required. • At least three years experience managing finances and operations of a comparable project • At least two years administering sub-grants comparable to those under this project • Must have strong demonstrated leadership qualities, depth and breadth of technical and management expertise and experience, • Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills. • Two years of experience living or working in a developing country is also desirable. • Familiarity with USG financial reporting and compliance requirements

How to apply:

Qualified candidates may submit their application and complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to wvujobs@wvi.org . Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line. Note: The above jobs can also be accessed from our website: - http://wvi.org/uganda/jobs

Deadline for receiving applications is: 19th September, 2014. Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Organization: Pathfinder International
Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 19 Sep 2014

Pathfinder Overview

Pathfinder International is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health. We place reproductive health care at the center of all that we do—believing that it is not only a fundamental human right, but is critical for expanding life opportunities for women, families, communities, and nations, and paving the way for transformations in environmental stewardship, decreases in population pressures, and innovations in poverty reduction. Pathfinder provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services—from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder strives to strengthen access to family planning, ensure availability of safe abortion services and post-abortion care, advocate for sound reproductive health policies, and, through all of our work, improve the rights and lives of the people we serve.

Program Overview

Pathfinder is seeking a Prisons Component Manager candidate for the CDC Increasing Access to HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment Services for Key Populations in Mozambique project. The purpose is to support the implementation of integrated HIV prevention, care and treatment programs among Key Affected Populations (KAP) in the Republic of Mozambique.

Position Purpose

The main function of the Prisons Component Manager will be to contribute to the implementation, supervision and monitoring of the project activities, as well as support in administrative and logistical management activities for the implementation of the activities. S/he will contribute to:

· Increase the number of the incarcerated population reached with HIV prevention activities, health promotion and behavior change;

• Increase the number of the incarcerated population using prevention products and services (e.g. counseling and testing, condoms, lubricant);
• Increase the number of the incarcerated population referred to health units to receive medical care including ART, adherence and retention;
• Strengthen the capacity of local partner organizations and local governments in the design, implementation and evaluation of prevention programs facing this population group;
• Increase advocacy actions in support of human rights of the incarcerated population;
• Strengthen the capacity of the respective ministries (on central and provincial level) to manage HIV prevention activities with a focus on the incarcerated population;
• Support in the production of evidence-based knowledge about the impact of STI and HIV epidemics among the incarcerated population.

Key Responsibilities

• Prisons:
• Establish/strengthen partnerships with relevant directorates of the Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Health with cooperating partners and civil society organizations to ensure greater synergies and effective network of reference units;
• Provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Justice, central and provincial level;
• Liaise with MOH to ensure provision of health services in prisons;
• Develop, adapt and elaborate technical strategies for the project;
• Advocate for enhancement of health within prisons;
• Ensure that project activities are rights-based and we are doing no harm;
• Support the MOJ to develop policies, guidelines, systems related to health in prisons;

· Support the links between the local and provincial health authorities to strengthen and qualify the healthcare network in the prison environment;

• Build partnerships and synergies between project initiatives in prisons and civil society organizations;
• Organize, implement and facilitate training sessions for peer educators, health care workers and other groups. Support the production of important information and data on the implementation of the project in prisons, whether through the organization of technical meetings and supervision of direct collection of information or other mechanisms to be defined;
• Develop monitoring systems and referral systems for people living with HIV in prisons;
• Support the production and development of communication materials and information, ensuring they are technically-sound and in alignment with national and international recommendations;
• Empower/strengthen the technical personnel of the prison system, as well as inmate peer educators in effective management and monitoring of HIV prevention activities;
• Support the implementation of all project activities in prisons.

Health surveillance:

· Participate and contribute to technical meetings with the Ministry of Health, CDC and other partners for the operationalization of the clinical-based surveillance system among KAP;

· Support the development of training courses for health workers who will implement the clinical-based surveillance system;

· Ensure the quality of data collected and recorded in the surveillance system, in close collaboration with the area of monitoring and evaluation.

Management

• Prepare annual and monthly work plans;
• Produce quarterly reports on the activities in accordance with work plans and with the established goals;
• Support in administrative/logistics management processes required to implement the activities;
• Prepare abstracts and articles for scientific conferences;
• Contribute to the process of documentation of the practices and the production of evidence;
• Represent the Organization at technical meetings with the Government, donors and partners;
• Perform any other functions assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Basic Requirements

· Master’s degree in business or public administration, social work, public health, or other related field.

· Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience managing HIV prevention, care and treatment activities.

· Ability to develop relationships with the provincial structures of education, health and justice, as well as with prison units.

· Development of capacity building among and collaboration between Governmental and non-governmental partners.

· Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration with other projects of the Organization.

· Experiences of working with marginalized groups. Experience working with complex programs involving short deadlines, multiple tasks, in coordination with multiple partners, to achieve expected results.

· Strong presentation skills including the ability to present to CDC and other key stakeholders.

· Excellent diplomatic, interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.

· Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

· Fluency in spoken and written English and Portuguese required.

· Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

· Ability and willingness to travel In-county.

Please Note: This is a five year position contingent upon project award and funding.

****Pathfinder International is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.****

How to apply:

To be considered for this position, please apply online at:http://www.pathfinder.org/about-us/careers/employment-opportunities/

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 08 Oct 2014

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters.

Save the Children is seeking an experienced Finance and Operations Director (FOD) for an anticipated large USAID project providing support to orphans and vulnerable children in Kenya. Location TBD. The Finance and Operations Director is responsible for overseeing project finances and other operational and administrative duties for the integrated program funded by USAID. The FOD will supervise all grant management and reporting on grant performance as well as provide financial and technical management to ensure best use of resources by preparing sound budgets, monitoring project expenses, and ensuring timely preparation of donor financial reports.

Responsibilities

The Finance and Operations Director will be responsible for ensuring the project’s implementation modalities are compliant with USAID regulations, while also meeting program needs and technical requirements of the RFA/P. This will require the FOD to work in close cooperation with the technical positions and project team to operationalize the project activities particularly in the first year of the project. This position will report directly to the Chief of Party.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, or other relevant field required; professional qualification in Accounting desired
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the management of programs funded by the U.S. Government, including experience managing finances for USAID-funded projects, or other donors
• In-depth knowledge of USAID financial management rules and regulations
• Demonstrated capacity and prior experience in managing the personnel, administrative and logistical functions of programs and projects
• Demonstrated strong analytical and financial analysis skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations
• Proven ability to prepare budgets and donor financial reports
• Demonstrated capacity and prior experience in supervising others as a coach/mentor to train staff and develop financial skills of colleagues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Fluency in English required.
• Extensive experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa; work experience in Kenya highly desirable.
• Qualified national applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

How to apply:

Qualified candidates should apply directly through our website at: www.savethechildren.org under the Careers page, and select “U.S. Jobs” and then location is Kenya. EOE

Organization: INTEGRITY
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 31 Oct 2014

About the Programme

DFID DRC, in partnership with Girl Hub, has launched a new gender programme with a focus on the economic empowerment of adolescent girls. La Pépinière (meaning ‘greenhouse’ or ‘incubator’) takes a multidimensional approach (at programme, policy and organisational levels) to improving the situation of women and girls in DRC, with a particular focus on adolescent girls and economic empowerment. The overarching objective of the programme is to economically empower adolescent girls through innovations focused on Kinshasa and Kasai Occidental provinces.

Scope of Work

Integrity is bidding for this opportunity and seeking short and long-term experts specialising in the economic empowerment of adolescent girls in the DRC. We are currently recruiting for the positions listed below.

Role: Team Lead

Profile

• Relevant work experience in DRC, and/or Francophone Africa more broadly
• At least 10 years experience working in one (or more) of the possible technical areas in this project
• Demonstrated ability to provide Duty of Care and manage complex projects in fragile environments
• Demonstrated understanding of DFID and other donor’s related DRC portfolio
• Experience and in-depth understanding of gender in fragile contexts
• Experience and in-depth understanding on working on women and girls’ economic empowerment, in particular networks/associations of informal workers and adolescent girls
• Experience managing large-scale donor programmes in DRC
• Experience of DFID programming
• Experience with fund/grant management, especially in fragile and conflict affected states

Role: Monitoring and Evaluation Experts

Profile

• Experience and understanding of Francophone Africa context, preferably in DRC
• At least 7 years experience in designing and implementing monitoring an evaluation frameworks in DRC and/or other fragile and conflict-affected states
• Experience of behavioural change, social norm change and how to monitor and evaluate this.
• Demonstrated capacity to design and implement research including evaluation, participatory M&E and research into action, using a range of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
• Experience and in-depth understanding of gender in fragile contexts
• In-depth understanding of women and girls’ economic empowerment, in particular networks/associations of informal workers and adolescent girls.
• Experience designing and implementing baseline and perception surveys in DRC and/or other fragile and conflict-affected states
• Demonstrated understanding of developing M&E frameworks for DFID programmes (desirable)

Role: Qualitative and Quantitative Research Experts

Profile

• Experience and understanding of Francophone Africa context, preferably in DRC
• At least 7 years designing and implementing qualitative and/or quantitative research projects
• Experience of the following technical tasks in fragile environments:
• o Sampling methods and processes
• o Tool design
• o Programming of instruments
• o Data cleaning
• o Quantitative analysis and statistics
• o Qualitative analysis
• o Training local researchers on research skills
• Demonstrated experience applying mixed methods to complex development problems
• Capacity to design research approaches on adolescent girls programming and to conduct operational research
• Experience designing and implementing girl-led participatory research.

Fluency in French and English is required for all roles.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying please email a covering letter and CV, outlining your relevant skills and experience to applications@integrityresearch.com.

Please also state “DRC – Women and Girls” in the subject line.

Please be advised that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Integrity is an equal opportunities employer. We will respect your confidentiality and abide by UK data protection laws.

Organization: INTERSOS
Country: Mauritania
Closing date: 20 Sep 2014

ROLE, TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Child Protection PM will be responsible to coordinate the implementation of activities related to Child Protection. S/he is expected to use a participatory approach to identify needs, design, implement and facilitate activities which develop a sense of community and strengthen community support systems. Specifically s/he will be responsible:

• To awareness building and programming specifically focused on children are emphasized in order to ensure equal access to protection and participation in the delivery of services and in community life;
• To develop and implement child protection activities within the project;
• To assess the needs of vulnerable groups, design and establish community-based support activities, identify culturally appropriate resources and solutions, develop follow-up mechanisms, with attention to the psycho-social aspects and to the identification and treatment of trauma and other vulnerabilities;
• To develop and implement capacity building strategy for INTERSOS national staff that prioritizes and enables program staff to develop understanding of protection problems and context analysis;

· To elaborate, manage and monitor general and monthly planning of project activities while updating the data entered into the PAT, as well as relative economic and financial planning on the basis of available donor funds;

· To be responsible for accurate project administration and to supervise and monitor the preparation of accounting documents for interim and final financial reports required by Donors;

· To guarantee compatibility and conformity to both, INTERSOS and donors’ budget constraints and procedures;

· To be responsible for all project documentation up until its conclusion and its delivery to the Head of Mission, obtaining a detailed confirmation receipt of the delivery.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Social Studies (politic science, sociology, psychology, anthropology) or similar. Master degree in Emergency is an advantage;
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience with an International Organizations in humanitarian programmes in Child Protection or related protection issues;
• French fluency required; English/Italian is an asset;
• Capacity to write project, reporting and proven knowledge of UN procedure and guidelines;
• Strong motivation and flexibility, ability to work in remote and complex environment in humanitarian contexts;
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, effectively manage time, and meet deadlines;
• Strong analytical, training, oral and written communication, and team-building skills;
• Good diplomatic and networking skills: the ability to effectively manage a variety of internal and external relationships, including relationships with donors;

How to apply:

Conditions

Availability: Immediate (1 week notice)

Duty station: Mauritania, Bassikonou

Family duty station: No

Duration: until the end of the year, renewable dependent on both funding and performance

How to apply:

All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV, both in French. Your CV should also include contact details of three professional referees.

Please, send your application to: recruitment@intersos.org specifying in the subject “PM Child Protection - Mauritania”

INTERSOS reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Organization: Pathfinder International
Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 19 Sep 2014

Pathfinder Overview

Pathfinder International is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health. We place reproductive health care at the center of all that we do—believing that it is not only a fundamental human right, but is critical for expanding life opportunities for women, families, communities, and nations, and paving the way for transformations in environmental stewardship, decreases in population pressures, and innovations in poverty reduction. Pathfinder provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services—from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder strives to strengthen access to family planning, ensure availability of safe abortion services and post-abortion care, advocate for sound reproductive health policies, and, through all of our work, improve the rights and lives of the people we serve.

Program Overview

Pathfinder is seeking a Key Affected Population Component Manager candidate for the CDC Increasing Access to HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment Services for Key Populations in Mozambique project. The purpose is to support the implementation of integrated HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programs in the Republic of Mozambique.

Position Purpose

The main function of the Key Population Component Manager will be to contribute to the implementation, supervision and monitoring of the project activities, as well as support in administrative and logistical management activities for the implementation of the activities. S/he will contribute to:

· Increase the number of men who have sex with men (MSM), transgender persons (TG), sex workers (SW), and people who inject drugs (PWID) reached with HIV prevention activities, health promotion and behavior change;

• Increase the number of MSM, TG, SW and PWID using prevention products and services (e.g. counseling and testing, condoms, lubricant);
• Increase the number of MSM, TG, SW and PWID referred to health units to receive medical care including ART, adhesion and retention;
• Strengthen the capacity of local partner organizations and local governments in the design, implementation and evaluation of prevention programs facing these population groups;
• Increase advocacy actions in support of human rights of the most vulnerable groups;
• Strengthen the capacity of the respective ministries (on central and provincial level) to manage HIV prevention activities with a focus on vulnerable groups;
• Support in the production of evidence-based knowledge about the impact of STI and HIV epidemics among high-risk groups.

Key Responsibilities

Key Populations:

· Support the Principal Investigator in all tasks necessary for the proper implementation of the work plan of the project;

· Monitor the weekly and monthly implementation of the work plans involved in the project, propose synergies among all partners to better achieve results;

· Propose the realization of technical discussions and theoretical updates for the staff involved in the project, according to the need;

· Establish/strengthen partnerships with relevant directorates of the Ministry of Health, CDC and other partners funded by the US Government to ensure greater synergies and an effective network of reference units in country;

· Implement activities designed in the work plan within established timelines;

· Carry out surveys of needs and analysis of local contexts for implementation of activities;

· Facilitate and support the achievement of trainings for the target populations of the project and for health providers;

· Identify specific local strategies to reach target populations of the project;

• Support the production and development of communication materials and information; training guidelines and materials and other technical materials of the project;

· Maintain regular contact and develop mentoring systems at health units and local organizations linked to the project to ensure the quality of interventions;

· Support the design and implementation of advocacy actions in partnership with local organizations;

· Collaborate in the development of the capacities of local organizations and the health units and other partners in the design, implementation and evaluation of the project activities;

• Support the production of important information and data on the implementation of the project, either through the organization of technical meetings and supervision of direct collection of information or other mechanisms to be defined;
• Ensure the proper collection and recording of project monitoring data by setting instruments, producing analyses and proposing new indicators, if needed. Support the implementation of all project activities.

Health surveillance:

· Participate and contribute to technical meetings with the Ministry of Health, CDC and other partners for the operationalization of the clinical-based surveillance system among KAP;

· Support the development of training courses for health workers who will implement the clinical-based surveillance system;

· Ensure the quality of data collected and recorded in the surveillance system, in close collaboration with the area of monitoring and evaluation.

Management

• Prepare annual and monthly work plans;
• Produce quarterly reports on the activities in accordance with work plans and with the established goals;
• Support in administrative/logistics management processes required to implement the activities;
• Prepare abstracts and articles for scientific conferences;
• Contribute to the process of documentation of the practices and the production of evidence;
• Represent the Organization at technical meetings with the Government, donors and partners;
• Perform any other functions assigned by the Principal Investigator. Basic Requirements · Master’s degree in business or public administration, social work, public health, or other related field.

· Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience managing HIV prevention, care and treatment activities.

· Development of capacity building among and collaboration between Governmental and non-governmental partners.

· Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration with other projects of the Organization.

· Experiences of working with marginalized groups. Experience working with complex programs involving short deadlines, multiple tasks, in coordination with multiple partners, to achieve expected results.

· Strong presentation skills including the ability to present to CDC and other key stakeholders.

· Excellent diplomatic, interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.

· Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

· Fluency in spoken and written English and Portuguese required.

· Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

· Ability and willingness to travel In-county.

Please Note: This is a five year position contingent upon project award and funding.

****Pathfinder International is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.****

How to apply:

To be considered for this position, please apply online at:http://www.pathfinder.org/about-us/careers/employment-opportunities/