CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 17 Oct 2014

Purpose of the Position

Under the supervision of the Chief of Operations, the incumbent of this post is responsible for the formulation and implementation of office-wide ICT operations. The incumbent will provide strategic leadership and professional guidance in the area of Technology for Development (T4D) initiatives, plan and guide outsourced Support Services to ensure best utilization of available ICT resources to provide maintain an efficient and effective ICT infrastructure to improve work effectiveness and productivity consistent with the goals, objectives and strategies of the office and the organization.

Key Expected Results

1. Consolidate and manage outsourced ICT services and systems through Vendors to advance the productivity and effectiveness of the office. Implement the corporate IT policies, strategies, technology and systems within the standards and guidelines of UNICEF in a shared UN common service premises. Draft, administer and oversee ICT annual work plan to ensure high quality Data Centre Services, ICT Networking and Support Services are efficiently delivered maintaining high customer satisfaction.
2. Provide support and technical assistance to the Country Office in the area of Technology for Development and work with stakeholders to help develop and implement standards, procedures and partnerships for T4D initiatives. Assist Programme Sections to identify and assess potential of new T4D initiatives, or new phases of on-going initiatives, with immediate potential to improve UNICEF programming. Advise Country Offices on the optimal way to establish a support structure for T4D initiatives identification, design, project management, scale-up and maintenance.
3. Lead the supervisory oversight of the T4D function in the KCO. Co-Lead the ICT4D Task Force, a coordination group comprising members of the Kenya CO Programme team.
4. Identify opportunities for resource mobilization and new partnerships, and lead proposal & partnership development efforts. Strengthen partnerships with private sector such as SMS service provider or mobile network providers to enhance project delivery through mobile phone platform.
5. Strengthen the capacities of UNICEF staff at country level in the area of Technology for Development by identifying appropriate training institutions and approaches. Provision local Business and Technical Analysis services across all sections (ICT and programme) to help define requirements, guidelines and sustainability for T4D solutions; When appropriate plan, coordinate and organize cross-sectorial T4D network meetings, workshop and trainings to address specifics needs and capacity gaps identified in the region. Assist in the writing of Terms of references for external vendors and in the recruitment of T4D consultants or coordinators.
6. Facilitate coordination and broad integrated planning of information technology activities for Kenya Country Office, Regional Office, UNICEF Somalia and the UN ICT enter-agency Team in the context of office management plans Ensure adoption of delivering as one model to reduce operational costs.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

• An advanced university degree (Master's) in in Computer Science, Information Science, Business Administration, Engineering, Industrial Design, Social Sciences or a directly-related technical field(s) is required
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), including hands-on experience and knowledge in the use of technology for development is required.
• Prior experience in the deployment, management and utilization of technology solutions to address programs and operational needs is required.
• Prior experience in negotiation, networking, strategic thinking, advocacy and fundraising, as related to technology for development, is considered highly desirable.
• Prior hands on experience in Rapid SMS technologies in deploying, maintaining and supporting office applications on virtual machines is considered an asset.
• Prior work experience in a developing country is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English (written & verbal) is required. Knowledge of French is considered highly desirable. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish) is considered an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

• Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking
• Consistently achieves high-level results, managing and delivering projects on-time and on-budget
• Creates and encourages a climate of team-working and collaboration in a multi-cultural environment
• Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources
• Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization
• Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives
• Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear
• Demonstrate innovation and creativity in designing and implementation

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children’s rights organization, would like to hear from you.

Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies. Applications must be received by 17 Oct 2014.

Vacancy position link:

https://careers.unicef.org/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PA...

Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Organization: Solidarités International
Country: Mali
Closing date: 15 Nov 2014

Date de rédaction :03/10/2014
Date de prise de fonction souhaitée :01/12/2014
Durée de la mission :3 mois
Localisation :Basé à Bamako, Mali

MISSION

Pour en savoir plus sur la mission de Solidarités International (SI) en Mali : http://www.solidarites.org/fr/nos-missions/mali

RESPONSABILITES :

Le référent Suivi-évaluation définit le cadre de suivi, d’analyse d’impact et de capitalisation dans lequel chacun des acteurs du cadre commun s’intègrera. Il travaille en lien étroit avec le Référent technique et plaidoyer, les responsables des différents projets filets sociaux ainsi que le chargé de SIG/Base de données. Il est aussi en lien avec les autres personnes en charge des cadres communs au Niger et au Burkina Faso.

Liste des principales activités :

• Faire partie intégrante du comité technique et exécutif du cadre commun filets sociaux
• Définir le cadre technique concernant le suivi-évaluation des projets
• Former les agents des ONG participantes au cadre commun concernant les outils définis
• S’assurer de la remontée, de l’analyse et de la capitalisation des données saisies par les organisations
• Développer des études spécifiques en fonction de la saisonnalité avec le concours des ONG participantes
• Contribuer à l’analyse et à la rédaction de rapports de plaidoyer et de capitalisation
• Définir les besoins en évaluation externe et faire le lien avec le cabinet d’évaluation externe choisi

Contexte spécifique au poste :

Le Cadre Commun sur les Filets Sociaux saisonniers au Mali (CCFS) est une plateforme de 5 ONG (ACF-Espagne, Danish Refugee Council, Handicap International, Oxfam GB et Solidarités International) ayant pour mandat la promotion d’interventions basées sur les filets sociaux dans les régions du Nord Mali. Chaque ONG membre du cadre commun est autonome dans la mise en œuvre de son projet cependant les fonds alloués au cadre commun sont gérés par le Référent technique et plaidoyer appuyé par le référent suivi – évaluation sous la supervision du comité exécutif.PROFIL

Expérience :

– Au moins cinq ans d’expérience terrain en gestion de programme de transfert monétaire ou de sécurité alimentaire (filets sociaux de sécurité) et/ou en suivi-évaluation de programme de sécurité alimentaire
– Expérience en coordination d’équipes et de projets humanitaires
– Expérience en consortium ou coordination d’ONG est un plus
– Connaissance des contextes de crises et d’urgence humanitaire

Formation :

– Diplôme supérieur en agroéconomie ou apparenté

Compétences et connaissances :

– Maitrise des bases de données
– Familiarité avec les logiciels de cartographie
– Capacité organisationnelle dans la coordination
– Vision organisationnelle et capacité d’adaptation aux différentes structures partenaires
– Compétences et expériences en termes de formation d’équipes
– Connaissance du Sahel est un plus
– Expériences dans la mise en œuvre d’enquête HEA (HouseholdEconomyApproach) et d’enquête multisectorielle est un plus

Langues :

– Français lu écrit parlé parfaitement
– Anglais lu écrit parlé
– Tamaskhek, Arabe ou Bambara serait un plus

CONDITIONS

Poste salarié : à partir de 2000 euros brut par mois, selon expérience, plus 10% de prime de congés payés versés mensuellement et un Per Diem mensuel de 476 Euros.

Solidarités International prend également en charge les frais d’hébergement ainsi que les frais de déplacements entre le pays d’origine de l’expatrié et le lieu de mission.

– Couverture sociale : L’expatrié bénéficie d’une couverture sociale de qualité permettant de couvrir tous les frais de santé et d’une prévoyance accident incluant les risques de guerre.

– Break : En cours de mission, une alternance travail – repos est assurée par des breaks prévus tous les trois mois. Sur la base d’une mission de 1 an, l’expatrié prendra un break d’une semaine à 3 et 9 mois de mission (avec une participation de 500 euros versée par Solidarités) ainsi qu’un break de 15 jours à 6 mois de mission (avec une prise en charge du billet d’avion aller et retour entre la mission et le lieu de résidence)

CONTACT : Komi Edem BANSAH, Chargé de Recrutement et Suivi

Solidarités International se réserve la possibilité de clore le recrutement avant la date d’échéance de l’annonce. Merci de votre compréhension.

How to apply:

CV + Lettre de Motivation

https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/syndicated/private/syd_apply.cfm?I...

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Libya
Closing date: 02 Nov 2014

Essential Job Duties/Scope of Work: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 began GBV prevention and response activities in Libya in April 2011, during the heart of internal conflict. Since 2012, IMC has worked with communities in transition toward more comprehensive GBV prevention and response activities. With support from the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women, International Medical Corps is currently working with civil society and government partners to combat GBV and to provide focused services for vulnerable women and survivors of violence.
The current program is in its second year of implementation with a specific focus on strengthening local initiatives from community –based organizations and government service providers. The project end date is November 30, 2014 and a final evaluation is required to assess the project’s achievement of results. The evaluation will measure the achievement of the project’s outcomes, outputs and strategy, as set out in the project proposal. It will compare what was intended vs. what was achieved by methodically documenting and analysing the project’s achievements, shortfalls, and lessons learned to inform future interventions.
JOB SUMMARY:
The evaluation will cover the project implemented between November 1, 2012 and November 30, 2014 in project sites of Tripoli, Misurata and Western Mountains. Target groups to be covered include primary and secondary beneficiaries of the project. Primary beneficiaries will be women and girls who are serviced directly by CBOs and government services. Secondary beneficiaries include, Ministry of Social Affairs, Ministry of Health, CBO volunteers and employees, community leaders, the wider group of women and men who have been reached by campaigns and youth. The evaluation team will consist of a lead evaluator, and two national assistant evaluators.
Principal evaluator will be responsible for undertaking the evaluation from start to finish and for managing the evaluation team under the supervision of evaluation task manager from the grantee organization, for the data collection and analysis, as well as report drafting and finalization in English.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:

• Desk review of key documents
• Finalize the evaluation design and methods
• Prepare the inception report. The inception report must include a proposed schedule of tasks, activities and deliverables, designating a team member with the lead responsibility for each task or product.
• Desk research.
• In-country technical mission for data collection (visits to the field, interviews, questionnaires)
• Analysis and interpretation of the findings
• Prepare a draft evaluation report based on the minimum requirements specified in the guidelines.
• Prepare a final evaluation report based on the inputs received from stakeholder review. Qualifications:• At least 10 years relevant experience, including conducting external evaluations, with mixed-methods evaluation skills and having flexibility in using non-traditional and innovative evaluation methods
  • Expertise in gender and human-rights based approaches to evaluation and issues of violence against women and girls
  • Specific program and evaluation experiences in the areas of ending violence against women and girls
  • Experience in collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative data
  • In-depth knowledge of gender equality and women’s empowerment
  • A strong commitment to delivering timely and high-quality results, i.e. credible evaluation and its report that can be used
  • A strong team leadership and management track record, as well as interpersonal and communication skills to help ensure that the evaluation is understood and used.
  • Good communication skills and ability to communicate with various stakeholders and to express concisely and clearly ideas and concepts
  • Middle East experience and knowledge: in-depth knowledge of Libya is required.
  • Fluency in English is mandatory; good command of local Arabic language is desirable.

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: World Food Programme
Country: Egypt
Closing date: 15 Oct 2014

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are seeking to fill the position of Regional Donor & Private Sector Relations Officer P3, based in our Regional Bureau in Cairo, Egypt.

Reporting directly to the Regional Director, the Regional Donor & Private Sector Relations Officer will be responsible for providing coherent guidance and successful development of donor relations and fundraising efforts for the region, working with both traditional and non-traditional partners, fostering innovative initiatives and approaches. These responsibilities include the following key duties:

• Create and implement resource mobilization strategies for WFP operations in the region covering the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia and Eastern Europe (OMC);
• Develop strategies to maintain/increase funding from traditional and merging donors;
• Support the development of productive multi-level relationships with WFP’s primary regional donors;
• Gather and analyse information about donor policies, practices, fundraising trends and preferences; prepare accurate and timely briefs on issues related to fundraising, and identify key opportunities at regional and country levels;
• Raise resources for the regional programme themes and initiatives, negotiate and solicit contributions, develop and submit funding proposals, evaluate and assess partnership results;
• Ensure donors are kept informed of key policy and operational issues of importance to the programme, WFP priorities and needs in the OMC region;
• Broaden the donor base through active engagement of potential private sector, foundation, and new donor partners;
• Ensure OMC requirements are highlighted in WFP’s corporate engagement with external parties including media, NGOs, UN agencies and donors;
• Work with colleagues in the Regional Bureau, Country Offices and Headquarters to prepare funding proposals, reports, and to respond to donor queries;
• Liaise with appropriate units, specifically Public Information, Partnership, Procurement, Logistics, and Programme, to ensure appropriate visibility for donor contributions;
• Manage the contractual agreements with the donor while working closely with the relevant regional units, WFP Donor Relations Offices and Legal to ensure that agreements are developed in line with corporate guidance;
• Manage a portfolio of current partnerships, pipeline of new partnership opportunities, and forecast contributions;
• Develop strategies to determine how to best secure and steward private sector donors by appropriate channels (individuals, corporate, foundation, NGO);
• Provide private sector resource mobilisation expertise to technical units, Regional Bureaux and Country offices;
• Represent WFP and advance WFP’s private sector strategy and objectives at international meetings;
• Supervise staff, provide training and technical guidance as required;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education:

• University degree, preferably at an advanced level, in Politcal Science, International Development, Development Economics or other related fields.

Experience:

• At least five years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in international development, donor aid programmes or other related fields;
• Field based donor relations and resource mobilization experience preferably in humanitarian context; with multilateral organization;
• Experience working in the Arab region is required;
• Previous experience with fundraising, negotiations and public relations/advocacy and work experience within the private sector is desirable;
• Experience working in developing countries, preferably in the area of food aid or development;
• A proven track record in fundraising and corporate social responsibility (CSR) is an asset.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Ability to identify and analyse trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising;
• Good marketing and consumer focused communication skills;
• Knowledge of global legal and fiscal requirements for effective fundraising;
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook);
• General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration is desirable.

Competencies:

• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills, with ability to negotiate with donors and internal units;
• Ability to establish and maintain long-standing partnerships;
• Excellent drafting and presentation skills including ability to draft clear and concise reports;
• Ability to plan and organize work programme;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision under own initiative;
• Tact, with ability to work productively and maintain effective working relationships with people of all backgrounds;
• Good problem solving skills with ability to conceptualise issues, think in abstract terms, and analyse numerical data;
• High standards of ethics and values;
• Willingness to travel for extended periods of time.

Language:

• Fluency in oral and written English and Arabic is required;
• Intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages) is desirable.

How to apply:

Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/14-0015614

Step 1: Register and create your online CV.

Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.

NOTE: You must complete Step 1 and 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

Deadline for applications:15 October 2014

Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: Sudan
Closing date: 14 Nov 2014

Background:

CRS/Sudan began implementing programs in emergency relief food distribution, health, water and sanitation, peace building, shelter, education and food security/agriculture in West and Central Darfur in July 2004. Ten years of protracted conflict and complex emergency in Darfur has had a significant negative effect on the health and nutrition status of the Darfuri population, particularly IDPs, children under five and pregnant and lactating mothers. CRS continues to be one of WFP’s largest implementing partners. While UN and INGOs efforts in Darfur have succeeded so far to maintain malnutrition and diseases rates under the emergency threshold, those rates are still high, large segments of the population still dependent on food aid and threats of diseases outbreak (e.g. meningitis) and severe/acute malnutrition are still looming.

CRS and WFP are currently implementing General Food Distribution (GFD) and other food programs in different areas of West and Central Darfur, serving more than 500,000 beneficiaries. The cash and commodity value of the program is more than $16 million. This Food program serves as the anchor for all CRS activities in West and Central Darfur. While GFD is a core component of its programs in Darfur, CRS also applies the Integral Human Development (IHD) framework in addressing root causes of vulnerabilities among the conflict affected populations in Darfur. The IHD focuses on increasing targeted population resilience to shocks and building their assets base through a multi-sector response including Food Security, Health and Nutrition, Education, Shelter and Non-Food Items, Education, and Water and Sanitation. WFP and CRS are beginning to transition from GFD into other food programming modalities including Food for Recovery, Food for Work, and Food for Education. CRS Sudan is also moving away from direct implementation, and needs to take steps towards this goal within the food program, as well.

CRS has a sub-office in El Geneina and major field offices in the “Southern Corridor” towns of Habila and Mukjar, which are lead by Area Coordinators. The Area Coordinators directly oversee components of the food program in their operating areas, coordinating closely on budgets and work plans with the Food PM; they also represent CRS to the local WFP sub-office.

Primary Function:

The Food PM will be responsible for managing the overall food program in West and Central Darfur, with the support of the Area Coordinators. He/she represents the food program with the donor in El Geneina, in particular on negotiations regarding the tonnage rate and expansion of the food program. S/he will lead the design and management, of new projects/modalities that will help CRS gradually transition from GFD to other modalities including FFW, FFE, etc. The Food PM will also ensure the integration of food resources and activities with ongoing CRS programing in other sectors; e.g. agriculture/livelihoods and health with a focus on nutrition, education, water and sanitation to maximize program impact; in particular the PM will ensure that CRS Sudan programming is aligned and contributing to the agency strategy.

Specific Responsibilities

1.Project Management

· Develop letters of intent, MOUs and Technical Agreements with local government, NGOs and other stakeholders.

· Carry out project launch, start-up activities including staffing, procurement, detailed implementation planning and SMILER for monitoring.

· Create detailed quarterly work plans and use project management tools as per EARO guidelines such as: risk register, work breakdown structures, issue log and others

· Directly oversee the monthly distributions of WFP-sponsored food assistance in the Northern Corridor of West Darfur.

· Ensure the regular distribution of food assistance, warehouse management, and monitor the distribution and submit monthly/quarterly/yearly reports to WFP on the required format. Work with Area Coordinators on these tasks for the Southern Corridor

· Hold monthly/quarterly review meetings with project team to review activities progress and plan for the next month/quarter.

· Ensure projects are managed on time, on budget and on scope

Reporting

· Provide monthly commodity reports to Finance.

· Review food project work plans developed at the field office level in Habila and Mukjar. Offer feedback and technical support, as needed.

· Collect data, prepare, and submit required reports for food projects, including donor and private funds narrative reports, monthly performance indicator tracking tables, baseline and final evaluation reports, as well as other reports needed/required by the local government, donors, the region or headquarters, when necessary.

· Provide regular updates to government and non-government coordination bodies, as well as the region and HQ, as requested.

Budgeting, Financial Planning and Reporting

· Work with CP level Program and Finance staff and PMs to track the overall spending for food projects.

· Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program finances and progress status, review actual financial performance against the budget, and explain variances on a regular basis. Although the Area Coordinators submit reports directly to their local WFP sub-office, the Food PM collects these reports for a central food program file, and should monitor the reports in case programming adjustment as needed.

· Hold monthly and quarterly reviews of budget and spending, as well as forecasting.

· Monitor food project budgets, checking for proper burn rates, allowability, allocability, and appropriateness of expenses.

· Ensure that reimbursement claims are submitted on-time to WFP

2.Supervise and Coach programming staff

· Directly supervise and provide technical assistance to national staff for the food program in coordination with the Area and sub-officer Managers.

· Foster national staff development and teambuilding through coaching and mentoring.

· Support program staff in project implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

· Identify training needs and opportunities for staff and organize/facilitate training events as appropriate.

1. Program Design

· Ensure concept papers and grant proposals are developed for submission to major donors, in line with CP, region and agency strategy and Sphere standards. This will include working closely with regional technical advisors, program staff, resource agencies, partners and communities and facilitate participatory needs assessments, project design and proposal writing

· Coordinate and lead food-related assessments conducted by CRS, or participate in assessments conducted in coordination with other stakeholder

· Assess in-country and community based human, material and financial resources to support food programs. Identify potential national NGO partners for the food program.

· Identify prior assessments and best practices for food programming in Darfur

· Lead the design of Food programs, including WFP Field Level Agreements (FLAs). Receive input on food program design from the Area Coordinators, CRS CP staff and regional staff

· Develop new programs that gradually shift GFD programming into other food modalities; e.g. SFP, TFP, FFW, FFE, etc.

· Ensure integration of program interventions with other leveraged resources and other relevant programs, particularly health and nutrition, during the program design.

· Design capacity-building plans for CRS local partners.

4.Program and Management Quality:

· Ensure that program strategic objectives and results under his/her portfolio are fully accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards.

· Oversee program’s monitoring and evaluation system. Ensure that M&E and learning is incorporated into evolving program plans.

· Ensure that aspects of gender, peace-building and IHD are fully considered throughout the project cycle.

· Ensure that principles of humanitarian accountability are included in program design and implementation.

· Identify and implement mechanisms for improving the cost efficiency of food projects.

5.Representation and communications:

· Provide regular updates to the Head of Program, Head of Office and the rest of the team on progress, priorities and constraints.

· Represent CRS in different technical and operational working groups and forums.

· Represent CRS in Darfur to different donors, local government authorities and other stakeholders in the area of Food.

· Negotiate with WFP on the tonnage rate for FLAs. Provide strong justification for a tonnage rate that captures project costs.

· Attend staff regular coordination and management meetings.

Program Manager Competencies

These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each program manager to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

· Sets clear goals and manages toward them

· Collaborates effectively with staff and stakeholders

· Manages financial resources with integrity

· Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning

Emergency competencies

These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff working in emergencies to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

· Communicates strategically under pressure

· Manages stress and complexity

· Actively promotes safety and security

· Manages and implements high-quality emergency programs

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise and provide technical assistance to the Food Project Officers

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Head of Office in Geneina, Area Coordinators, Project Officers, Program Managers, Head of Program, Country Representative, other key staff in the Geneina and Khartoum offices; as well as EARO Regional technical advisors and the DRD/PQ.

External: Host country government agents in West Darfur, WFP and UN officials, NGO agents, donor officials and local partners

Qualifications:

· Masters degree in international development or other related field.

· At least 5 years experience in designing and managing Food programs, with at least two years managing WFP programs.

· Technical knowledge of health and nutrition programs an important plus, but not required.

· Ability to represent the Agency with government, UN and non-government agents.

· Proven experience in project design and implementation, proposal-writing, budgeting and financial management.

· The acceptance of cultural differences, basic living conditions and a continuously changing environment.

· Supervisory experience preferred, especially in a multicultural setting.

· The ability to work independently with minimum supervision and the desire to embrace the challenge of working in a complex emergency.

· Excellent communication and English writing skills; knowledge of Arabic a plus.

· Professional proficiency in French, Spanish or Portuguese.

Physical requirements and environment

The position is based full-time in Al Geneina, West Darfur, Sudan. This is a non-family post in location with limited amenities and frequent travel to different locations in Darfur

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position

CRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

EOE/M/F/D/V

How to apply:

Please visit our website at www.crs.org/about/careers

Organization: COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 10 Oct 2014

Background

Livestock is the mainstay of the Somali economy and about 70% of the population in Somalia are
dependent on livestock for their livelihoods. It provides food, employment and incomes and contributes
40% of the GDP and 80% of the foreign currency earnings excluding cash remittances from Somalis in the diaspora. The export of live animals, hides, skins and chilled carcasses generates the foreign currencies for importation of food items and thus contributes significantly to ensuring food security in Somalia as the country depends on commercial food imports and food relief programmes for more than half of its cereal requirements to feed its population. Livestock marketing and trade also generate revenues for local administrations, through taxation of livestock destined for trade. In 2011 Somalia exported 4,361,019 sheep and goats, 249,992 cattle and 142,059 camels through the ports of Berbera and Bossasso while in 2012, the animal exports comprised of 4,411,787 sheep and goats, 266,397 cattle and 124,952. Sheep and goats constitute more than 90% of the livestock exports from Somalia. However, the livestock export trade is constrained by the chronic and persistent shocks afflicting Somalia including political instability, conflict, civilian displacement, cyclic droughts, floods and outbreaks of transboundary animal diseases within Somalia and in the neighbouring countries.

In 2010 and 2011, Somalia was most affected by the severest drought recorded in the Horn of Africa
region in the last 60 years. More than 30% of the sheep and goats died in some regions of southern
Somalia resulting in a deterioration of the food security and nutritional situation of the affected pastoral
and agro-pastoral communities. A recent report estimated that 258,000 human deaths attributable to the emergency occurred in southern and central Somalia between October 2010 and April 2012, of which some 52% (133,000) were children under 5 years old. It has been demonstrated in previous livestock emergency interventions that animals that received vaccinations and treatment against endemic diseases prior to the onset of drought, were more resilient and better able to withstand the effects of drought and resilience of these households to natural disasters and shocks. AUAU-
IBAR has entered into a contract with the European Union for the implementation of the project for
Reinforcing Animal Health Services in Somalia (RAHS) which aims to enhance the access to sustainable animal health services delivery in order to better protect the productive assets of pastoralists, agropastoralists and other livestock dependent households in Somalia. This will contribute towards improved livelihoods. AU-IBAR is implementing the project in partnership with COOPI and Terra Nuova.

One of the expected results of the RAHS Project is to strengthen surveillance and control system for trade sensitive diseases. To achieve this result, the project will support rehabilitation/construction of Veterinary Inspection posts in Somaliland (Ministry of Livestock).

How to apply:

Consultants must include in their submission, copies of their CVs, testimonials and at least two copies of reports of similar work. Financial proposals shall be quoted in EURO. The Consultant's financial offer shall be valid for 90 days from the date of submission. The proposals should be submitted by email or physical delivery on or before 10th October 2014 to the address below: COOPERAZIONE INTERNAZIONALE P O BOX 3857 – 00100 NAIROBI
Email: hr.nairobi@coopi.org Tel: +254 020 2585370/1/2; FAX: +254 020 2585373 Mobile: + 254 724255324 / 733440001 Physical Address: Westland, along Peponi road, House No. 0039 (just 100m before Oil Libya Petrol Station)

Organization: Secours Islamique France
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 03 Nov 2014

Fondé en 1991, le Secours Islamique France est une ONG de solidarité internationale à vocation sociale et humanitaire.

Le Secours Islamique se consacre à atténuer les souffrances des plus démunis en France et dans le monde, dans le respect de la diversité culturelle, sans distinction d’origine, de genre ou de croyance.

Le Secours Islamique France recherche un administrateur H/F pour ses actions au Sénégal.

Sous la responsabilité du chef de mission, l’administrateur a pour mission de superviser la gestion administrative, comptable et RH de la mission.

Vos tâches seront les suivantes:

Ø Prendre en charge et gérer la comptabilité : suivi budgétaire et planification des dépenses, gestion de la trésorerie de la mission…

Ø Participer à la rédaction des rapports et des propositions de projets pour les bailleurs de fond.

Ø Assurer l’intégration du personnel national et expatrié (dossier administratif…).

Ø Elaborer et suit les contrats de travail et les dossiers administratifs du personnel national.

Ø Coordonner avec les responsables de départements le suivi des congés, des absences, des évaluations, mesures disciplinaires, des requêtes individuelles…

Ø Etablir et gérer la paye du personnel national (feuille de paye, règlement, charges sociales, établissement, mise à jour et application d’une grille de salaire...).

Ø Mettre à jour les procédures RH et administratives en respectant le droit local et les procédures du SIF et en assure le respect en lien avec le département RH du siège.

Ø Encadrer et gérer une équipe.

Ø Transmettre les informations au siège (RH, comptabilité…)

Profil:

Vous avez une expérience dans la gestion administrative des RH ainsi que la gestion comptable dans le domaine de l’humanitaire. Votre capacité d’adaptation vous permet de comprendre et d’appliquer le droit du travail local.

D’un excellent relationnel vous savez gérer les conflits et diriger une équipe. Vous faites preuve d’organisation et êtes capable de prioriser vos actions.

Contrat/Rémunération:

VSI/CDD d’un an. Basé à Dakar.

How to apply:

rhp@secours-islamique.org en précisant en objet l’intitulé du poste.

Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 17 Oct 2014

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

Classification: Official, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Special short term,Six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Reference Code: SVN2014/106(O)-EXT

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered:

Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen

Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in South Sudan, the direct supervision of the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Cluster Coordinator and in close coordination with the relevant units in the mission, the successful candidate will contribute to identify key humanitarian partners for the CCCM response, respecting their relevant mandates and programme priorities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist the CCCM Cluster Coordinator in the collection and analysis of State Level information in coordination with the Displacement Tracking & Monitoring (DTM) Unit. Provide regular updates to the national coordinator and act as a focal point for inquiries on CCCM response plans and operations.
2. Ensure good coordination of State Focal Points, which entails providing guidance and information on CCCM cluster decisions, advocacy messages, sharing key documents and latest gap analysis; as well as channel relevant information from the national to state level.
3. Ensure that the whole team works in line with the strategies and guidelines produced by the CCCM cluster, and that all relevant members of the CCCM Cluster Team participate in the definition of strategic documents and key decisions.
4. Act as CCCM grants manager in disbursing funds to partners in South Sudan.
5. Keep up to date records on location of CCCM staff and statistics. Support needs assessment and analysis, ensuring beneficiary participation including adequate attention given to the needs and challenges by gender and of vulnerable groups.
6. Develop and enhance the SOPs, TORs, Maps, documents of the Cluster. Support the development of a robust cluster.
7. Work closely with DTM (Information Management) on all outputs and ensure that all inputs are being gathered from the field.
8. Submit updates and relevant documents to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the Global Cluster and IOM Public Information Office on weekly CCCM activities in South Sudan.
9. Assist the cluster’s and other partners’ capacity building activities and travel to locations with lead CCCM trainer and give trainings on Global CCCM materials. Adapt and work closely with the lead trainer to develop training support for all cluster members.
10. Adhoc travel to the field in a surge capacity to participate in assessments on behalf of IOM and the CCCM cluster or cover IOM CCCM State Focal Point positions.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Competencies

Behavioural

• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
• Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
• Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
• Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Displays mastery of subject matter;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment;
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Technical

• Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations
• Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners
• Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.

Emergency and Crisis

• Works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments;
• Coordinates actions with emergency response actors and making use of coordination structures;
• Supports adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, cluster partners, IOM and other emergency response actors;
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with implementing partners;
• Makes correct decisions rapidly based on available information.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Business or Public Administration, Humanitarian Affairs, Conflict Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Relevant professional experience in camp management or camp coordination within an international organization, United Nations or a non-government organization;
• Ability to work with a number of staff and multi-component programmes;
• Previous experience working in hardship duty stations;
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office package (Office, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), internet and Email; previous experience on Displacement Tracking and Monitoring, Capacity Building and Information Management an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment

system, by October 17, 2014 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-...

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for

applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Organization: Lutheran World Relief
Country: Niger
Closing date: 31 Oct 2014

1. Background and Context

Founded in 1945 by U.S. Lutherans to respond to the humanitarian needs of post-war Europe, Lutheran World Relief (LWR) today reaches millions of people around the world through its programs in emergency response and sustainable development. Driven by local needs and working with local partners, LWR focuses on underserved rural communities, with particular emphasis on improving livelihoods for small-scale farmers and on ensuring sustainability by strengthening local organizations\' capacity. LWR holds itself to the highest standards of transparency, accountability and stewardship, testing innovative approaches then seeking ways to bring proven methods to scale.

Within Niger, LWR is currently developing an integrated value chain development project with the goal of improving year-round access to food for smallholder farmers in the Tahoua Region of Niger. LWR has decided to further research the possibilities for support to increase production of high value crops in the Tahoua Region of Niger. The principal aim of this study is to assess specific value chains and sub-value chains where an integrated LWR intervention is possible, feasible, and will contribute to increased incomes for smallholder farmers through export sales. LWR is commissioning this study in order to expand its understanding of the sector value chains as a means to guide thematic program expansion and related development of strategic alliances.

This document summarizes the tasks to be performed under a consultancy to conduct a value chain assessment (VCA) of high value crops in Niger. The VCA will include desk research and primary data collection to collect specific and timely information.

The consultant team will consist of one Principle external consultant, who will be responsible for conducting research and producing the final deliverable. S/he will be supported by relevant LWR HQ and field staff.

Consultant: Principle Investigator, responsible for all deliverables

Duration of Consultancy: Up to 30 days

Start Date: November 3rd, 2014

Final Report submitted by: December 20th, 2014

1. Purpose

LWR contributes to sustainable economic development in countries through building resilient local communities and expanding economic growth opportunities. This is done by targeting smallholder farmers from developing countries to expand their production, access markets, and build relationships with exporters and buyers.

LWR\'s agriculture programs carefully select value chains based on 1) opportunities to increase incomes of smallholder farmers, 2) opportunities to expand export or market potential, 3) the ability of LWR and partners to tackle bottlenecks in the value chain, and 4) the possible significant contribution of the program to sustainable economic development.

LWR will use the information gathered by this consultancy to inform the development of an initiative to improve year-round food security for households exposed to climate shocks in the Tahoua Region of Niger.

The final report should include findings on each of the points addressed in the questions section which will be used to inform decision-making pertinent to ongoing and future implementation of this program for LWR.Duties: 3. Scope

The first aim of the VCA is to assess the market potential of specific cash crops including but not limited to:

•· Animals/Livestock and animal products

•· Irrigated production-wheat

The second aim of the VCA is to identify other irrigated production cash crop value chains with significant income generating potential for smallholder farmers in the Tahoua Region of Niger can be proposed.

The objective of the VCA is:

•1. To give a realistic indication of the market potential (national, regional and export) of these value chains;

•2. To give a realistic indication of the sustainable economic development potential for smallholders (including technical and economic feasibility);

•3. To visualise the value chain(s) in order to get a better understanding of the value chain(s), its opportunities and bottlenecks

•4. To identify key downstream chain actors (financiers/investors, wholesalers, processors, exporters, importers and their needs in terms of production quality, conditioning, timing and volumes)

Ownership

Besides the use of the VCA as a basis for the programme design, it will also be used as basis for stakeholder dialogue in the selected value chain(s). Importance is given to the active involvement of stakeholders along the value chain during the phase of analysis in order to secure ownership.

Cooperation

As LWR\'s core competences lie in increasing quality and quantity of production, cooperation with other national and international organizations and companies working in complementary areas, identification of opportunities for cooperation in the value chain(s) is therefore part of the scope of the VCA.

1. Expected Results

A report, in the format described in Annex 1, detailing each product/value chain:

1) The market demand and the opportunities these markets hold for companies within the value chains of selection. This includes, at least:

a) Volume of current demand for the (quality of) products in the value chains

b) Opportunities for growth, and conditions for growth

c) Requirements for the product to realise growth

d) Types and locations of available markets

e) Types of available distribution systems

f) Buyers and selling arrangements within the market

g) Trends in price levels

h) Trends in supply and demand

2) Sustainable economic development potential. This includes, at least:

a) Technical feasibility for small-scale producers to meet export conditions

b) Economic feasibility (cost-revenue analysis) for smallholder producers

3) Prepare a complete value chain map showing who are the chain stakeholders (actors, supporters and influencers) in the value chain(s). See Annex 2).

a) Identify the main bottlenecks (incl. finance and investment) along the export value chain that hinder exports. In other words: why export currently is not reaching its full potential?

b) What service provider(s) or institution(s) is/are in the position and/or show the potential capacity to remove the bottleneck(s)?

c) Describe what opportunities exist in the chain(s), in terms of possible improvements that lead to significant increases in export volume. This should relate to the demand in the market on the one hand, and the possibilities that exist within the chain(s) on the other hand.

The potential participating chain actors/companies, their role, their key contacts and their experience with exporting, level of quality standards, and interest in exporting. Specifically, review their market needs in terms of volumes, quality/conditioning and timing and present findings in tabular form. See Annex 3. Qualifications: 5. Methodology

The consultant will be expected to use mixed methods to collect the data specified above. Sources of data may include industry, government, NGO, UN or USAID agency reports, as well as interviews with industry representatives, NGOs, local authorities, government line ministries and producers. Specific methodological approaches will be discussed in joint consultation between the Consultant, the LWR Focal Point, LWR Niger Country Director, and LWR Deputy Regional Director.

Desk review

The desk research includes a research into the supply and demand side of the high value crop value chains in Niger. The contractor will collect all relevant studies and materials already produced by LWR, donors, NGOs and/or research institutes in the recent past, and detail the outcomes of these studies, as a starting point. Detailed information on the demand side, among other sources, can be collected from research studies, key informant interviews, or other contacts.

Interviews

Will include structured/semi-structured interviews with industry representatives, NGOs, local authorities, donors, government line ministries and producers.

Questionnaires focused on what value chain actors are doing, why they are doing what they do and how they formulate their decisions.

1. Deliverables

1) Inception Report - Due date: November 20 th, 2014

Initial assessment responding specifically to the questions outlined in this TOR.

2) Final Report - Due date: December 10th, 2014

Detailed assessment responding specifically to the questions outlined in this TOR. Information on methodologies used, key definitions, tools, questionnaires or interview guides and data collected should be included as appendices.

3) Supplemental research - Due date: December 20th, 2014

Detailed responses to follow up questions from LWR pertaining to the data gathered during the assessment and presented in the Final Report.

8 Qualifications and Application Procedures

• At least 10 years of practical experience in the field of export or enterprise development, and development of enterprise support institutions.
• Preferably experience in the sector; substantial industry experience is an asset.
• Experience with value chain analysis in developing countries; and has at least conducted one or more value chain analyses before as lead consultant/researcher.
• Proven record of international programme/project development experience.
• Experience in, understanding of and a network in the West-African region (more specifically Niger).
• Outstanding inter-cultural communication, networking and coordination skills.
• Excellent written and oral English and French.

How to apply:

Please apply online at http://lwr.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-626721.html

Organization: UN Population Fund
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 28 Oct 2014

We are pleased to re-announce the following vacancy:

VACANCY NO.: Job ID 2677

CLOSING DATE: 28 October 2014 (5.00 p.m. New York time)

POST TITLE: Innovation and Knowledge Management Programme Specialist

CATEGORY: ICS-10 (equivalent to P-3)

POST NUMBER: 40040

DUTY STATION: Johannesburg, South Africa

POST TYPE: Non-Rotational

DURATION: One year (renewable)[i]

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: East and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO)

****ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION****

The Innovation and Knowledge Management Programme Specialist post is located in East and Southern Africa Regional Office of UNFPA, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, and reports directly to the Evidence, Knowledge and Innovation Unit Team/Practice Leader, under the overall guidance of the Deputy Regional Director. S/He is part of an inter-disciplinary team with a focus on developing innovation projects and managing knowledge across the East and Southern Africa Regional Programme and in support of the respective 23 UNFPA Country Offices that fall under the East and Southern Africa cluster.

****MAIN ACTIVITIES / EXPECTED RESULTS****

• Identify new innovation opportunities using best practices;
• Contribute to the design and establishment of innovation processes and projects for the region;
• Promote the value of innovation to all stakeholders;
• Support the Evidence, Knowledge and Innovation Unit in leading staff to participate in the innovation process;
• Provide quality support to knowledge development and use of evidence for policy and programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
• Contribute to the preparation of regional and national innovation initiatives;
• Contribute to sound knowledge-backed and evidence-based briefings and presentations for the Regional Director and Deputy Reg. Director and provide updates to all ESARO units on strategic regional level and country specific issues;
• Support and undertake as relevant field missions related to reviewing, collecting, documenting and disseminating innovative programme results, lessons learnt and good practices;
• Work with the Communication, Resource Mobilization and Partnership Unit to identify for each thematic area innovative initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of UNFPA support, including in terms of technology, processes and approaches;
• Working with the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor contribute to the design, formulation and review of the Regional;
• Programme (RP) and Regional Programme Action Plan (RPAP) with a specific focus on defining and implementing innovative processes;
• Work with the Communication, Resource Mobilization and Partnership Unit and the Evidence and Research specialist to contribute to the collection, analysis and research of strategic information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for resource mobilization, and preparation of communication outputs designed for donor and partner audiences;
• Help monitor latest trends and developments in the knowledge and innovation area; and
• Contribute to the definition of a methodology on how impact can be measured and how the value of new innovations can be demonstrated.

Capacity development – Ensures an open exchange of state-of-the-art programmatic innovations in partnership with assigned CO Programme/Technical Specialists:

• Formulate effective new ideas and innovative strategies for programme development and implementation;
• Recognize promising ideas and find ways to introduce them into ESARO’s work;
• Support the Team/Practice Leader in managing requests from Country Offices and national and regional institutions in the area of knowledge management (e.g. community of knowledge, production and dissemination of information and communication products/outputs tailored to target groups and/or users’ needs, web-based integrated management information systems), and help anticipating users’ needs through the provision of innovative and forward-looking solutions;
• Develop strong and innovative concepts for new products, tools and resources for a more vibrant and innovative approach towards communicating results and achievements, and assist Country Offices in the implementation of innovative prototypes;
• Support the development and implementation of a capacity development strategy and culture change process for the region with a focus on embracing innovation;
• Identify capacity building needs of the Country Offices in the area of knowledge management and follow-up through organization of capacity building activities with Country Office staff, national counterparts, and civil society partners; and
• Participate in technical meetings, working groups and task teams.

Evidence and knowledge development and dissemination – Ensures an open exchange of best practices/lessons learned between HQ, ROs and COs in partnership with CO Programme/Technical Specialists and regional Technical Advisers:

• Liaise with the Unit Team/Practice Leader and the Evidence and Research Specialist to manage the in-depth analysis and research findings, and exchange of good practices in order to build knowledge related to UNFPA strategic plan and regional programme and thematic areas including integrated sexual and reproductive health, adolescent and youth development, gender and GBV and population dynamics in support of sustainable and inclusive development;
• Monitor research and development of other organizations to spot trends in innovation and supplement research findings in the organization;
• Support and assist the assigned Country Offices to identify opportunities or lessons learnt/best practices in countries;
• Liaise with the Technical Division and Programme Division to ensure that state-of-the-art, global technical and programming knowledge and lessons learnt/best practices are available for use in countries to improve the effectiveness of UNFPA programmes;
• Act as specific focal point for individual areas of programmatic expertise in the Regional Office with responsibility for knowledge sharing and providing support to the Country Offices in developing programme interventions in the area of expertise; and liaise with other UNFPA structures for ensuring knowledge transfer across the regions on programmatic area of focus or on matters related to countries under his/her responsibilities; and
• Maintain and foster partnerships with UN agencies and other partners in UNFPA focus areas for advancement of knowledge.

*Technical representation and collaboration:*

• Liaise with the Team/Practice Leader to coordinate the engagement of the regional community of knowledge in technical discussions around the post-2015 development agenda and the linkages between UNFPA calls and the broader development agenda;
• Assist in the development of partnerships with other organizations in the knowledge and innovation area, with a particular focus on South-South collaboration; and
• Support national and regional innovative initiatives and activities in the area of access and use of quality data for development for moving the region and the continent into a data revolution.

Programme Management Support:

• Ensure the sharing of evidence, lessons and tools within and between units, and between partners for increasing effectiveness of regional support towards improving performance of national initiatives and responses;
• Analyse existing practices for improvement or enhancement and brainstorm with the ESARO management and technical teams to discover new solutions and approaches to old problems;
• Establish a strategy for creative thinking in the staff in the region and find ways to nurture innovative thinking across the regional programme focus areas;
• Serve as the ESARO focal point for knowledge management and be accountable for liaising with Knowledge Management/Sharing staff in the HQ Programme Division; and

Carry out any other duties as may be required by the Regional Director or the Deputy Regional Director.

****REQUIRED COMPETENCIES****

i) Values: Exemplifying integrity, Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, Embracing cultural diversity, Embracing change

ii) Core Competencies: Achieving results, Being accountable, Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen, Thinking analytically and strategically, Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships, Communicating for impact

iii) Required Skillset:

• Advocacy/Advancing a Policy Oriented Agenda;
• Results-Based Programme Development and Management;
• Leveraging the Resources of National Governments and Partners/Building Strategic Alliances and Partnerships;
• Innovation and Marketing of New Approaches;
• Resource Mobilization;
• Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

****Education:****

• Advanced University degree in public health, medicine, sociology, demography, gender, economics, international relations, international development, public administration, marketing, management or other related field.

Knowledge and Experience:

• 5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in management and development relevant to population and development, sexual and reproductive health, and gender, of which three at the international level;
• Ability to catalyse and scope for innovative initiatives that enhance programme quality;
• Substantive knowledge and practical experience in knowledge management and strategic information management;
• Experience in programme and/or technical assistance with the UN System;
• Ability to explain complex ideas and findings in a way that can be easily understood and to work creatively within a budget and use innovation to find ways of more effectively managing resources; and
• Strong communications, interpersonal and writing skills in English. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese desirable.

****Languages:****

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is desirable.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender quality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position. The package includes a competitive salary plus housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.

[i] No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulation 4.5

How to apply:

UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.

Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA at

http://www.unfpa.org/employment/

Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process.

Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV or AIDS status.

In accordance with the rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, are required to renounce such status upon their appointment. Exceptions to this rule are very limited and can be made only for: (a) stateless persons; (b) newly appointed staff members who have applied for citizenship by naturalization, when such citizenship will be granted imminently; (c) acting staff members in the General Service and related categories with permanent residency status, on promotion to the Professional category; (d) staff members appointed under a temporary appointment. Please understand that UNFPA is not in a position to provide advice on or assistance in applying for any citizenship.