CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Médecins du Monde
Country: Egypt
Closing date: 31 Jan 2015

For more than 30 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations at home and abroad. It has continued to highlight obstacles that exist in accessing health care and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies. Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations.

MdM currently works in 46 countries across all continents where it focuses on 4 priority areas: caring for the health of migrants and displaced persons, promoting sexual and reproductive health, combating HIV and reducing the harm and risks associated with drug use, crises and conflicts.

Médecins du Monde-France is present in Egypt since the end of 2004.

From 2005 to 2012, it implemented and completed projects to improve health care access for children in street situation.

In May 2014, Médecins du Monde-France has launched a project to improve access to mental health services among most at risk populations in Great Cairo.

In Egypt, the populations most at risk of incurring in mental distress are women victims of violence, disadvantaged children, prisoners, and persons with disabilities. People living with HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C are as well affected by mental distress.

Main challenges assessed in the field of mental health care and support to marginalized populations in Cairo are:

• No adequate integrated services and support programmes at the community level
• Lack of mental health care services at the Primary Health Care level, and above all in marginalized and deprived areas
• Widespread stigma around the concept of mental health and towards persons suffering of any kind of mental health distress
• No existence of a platform for exchange and dialogue among non-state actors, families networks, patients, health and social practitioners and local authorities concerned by mental health issues.

Mdm's project main components are capacity building of medical and social staff of Primary health centres and local NGOs, health education, anti-stigma activities and advocacy initiatives.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will work under the supervision and in close collaboration with the General Coordinator in Cairo.

You will supervise, organise and participate in the implementation of the mission’s medical activities.

You will ensure to integrate a public health approach in the program’s planning, assessment and implementation.

More specifically you:

Assessment,implementation and project monitoring :

• assess needs, feasibility of activities, resources needed, definition of priorities and timing, through a participatory approach with MDM team, local partners and beneficiaries
• supervise the accurate and ethical medical content throughout program’s planning and activities implementation
• coordinate the activities implemented by the Medical team: documentation and gathering of technical information, development of material, educational material
• organize and participate to meetings with the partners and other MdM networks in Cairo
• participate in meeting and discussions with local authorities (Ministry of Health)
• set-up new health projects (field assessment visits; medical recruitment; planning; follow-up)

Activities monitoring:

• create monitoring tools with the MdM team and ensure their distribution and explanation to the project partners
• ensure data collection and analysis according to planned indicators

Project evaluation and reporting process:

• gather data and documentation
• participate in the organisation and animation of meetings with all actors of the project
• participate in analysis and reporting

Management of the mission and fundings search (in collaboration with the general coordinator)

• update the health aspects of the country strategy
• support with technical information in cases of project modifications or updates
• ensure the respect of donors requirements
• participate with the general coordinator in the project budget construction and supervision on medical items and medical related activities;
• writing with the general coordinator new project proposals

Capacity Building of the technical team:

• training the medical team on: reporting, health needs assessment and analysis
• provide the team with planning and organization tools

Communication, representation:

• ensure the exchange of medical / technical information with the head office; supervise the respect of procedures and of the obligation to give information within the team
• participate in the negotiations and in the development of agreements with Health local partners and authorities

Team management

• You will directly supervise and evaluate the Technical Team

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Starting: ASAP
• Duration: 6 - 12 months
• Contract : EMPLOYEE (French contract)
• Fixed term contract

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

• Mental Health degree (psychiatrist recommended or experienced psychologist)
• Work experience in public health is an asset
• Previous professional experience in Middle-East
• Experience in humanitarian field, in NGOs
• Experience in programme coordination and management
• Experience in team management
• Experience in project proposal writing and needs assessment
• Adaptability
• Ability to take decisions
• Diplomatic
• Reactivity, anticipation, capacity to take initiatives
• Organizational skills
• Good writing and communication skills
• Ability to manage priorities
• Ability to manage a team
• Ability to work and to live in particular conditions (political instability)
• You will be committed to MdM’s values as an organisation and be motivated by its non-statutory, Not-For-Profit model

Languages:

• Fluent English (oral and written) mandatory
• Arabic prefered
• French is an asset

MdM stands up for the integration of people living with disabilities and fights against discrimination.

How to apply:

To apply this position, please send a resume and a cover letter via this link.

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« MdM reserves the right to close any vacancy before the advertised deadline. Thank you for your understanding. »

Organization: Acción contra el Hambre
Country: Niger
Closing date: 15 Nov 2014

COORDINATEUR TECHNIQUE

NIGER

Réf : COORDOTEC/NIGER/14

ACF est une organisation humanitaire internationale, non-gouvernementale, privée, non-politique, non-confessionnelle et à but non lucratif. ACF a été fondée en 1979 pour intervenir dans le monde entier. Sa mission est de lutter contre la faim, la misère et contre les situations dangereuses menaçant les hommes, les femmes et les enfants. Actuellement, 500 collaborateurs et plus de 5000 employés travaillent pour ACF dans plus de quarante-six pays, et dans quatre domaines d'action: la nutrition, la santé, la sécurité alimentaire, et l'eau/assainissement.

OBJECTIF GENERAL DU POSTE

Le coordinateur technique est responsable de l'élaboration, de la coordination et du suivi de tous les composants techniques sur la mission. L'objectif principal du poste est d'améliorer l'importance, l'impact, l'intégration, l'innovation et la qualité des stratégies et des projets pour leur application au sein des missions ACF Espagne.

Le coordinateur technique travaillera sous la supervision hiérarchique et opérationnel du Directeur Pays. Du point de vue fonctionnel il/elle sera soutenu(e) et supervisé(e) par les équipes techniques opérant en siège.

OBJECTIFS SPÉCIFIQUES

• Définir, établir et développer la stratégie pays
• Représentation et coordination avec la communauté locale, avec les organisations de l'ONU et d'autres ONG internationals
• Assurer la coordination et l'orientation technique des activités des différents projets et des interventions sur la mission
• Participation à l'analyse du contexte et de l'évolution de la situation humanitaire
• Enquête Technique et Développement
• Gestion des ressources humaines et formation

PROFIL

• Formation en Medicine, Agronomie et EAU + Master en Santé Publique

• Expérience professionnelle de 5 ans dans le secteur de la coopération ou aide humanitaire.

• Connaissance de la sous-région souhaitée. Connaissance souhaitable d'ACF (mandat, la stratégie, les principes)

• Très bonnes capacités d'analyse et de rédaction

• Autonomie et initiative en milieu de travail

• Esprit d'équipe

• Excellente communication (au niveau personnel, etc institutionnel)

• Bonne gestion du stress

• Formation en Medicine, Agronomie et EAU + Master en Santé Publique

• Forte capacité à travailler

• Excellent niveau de français parlé et écrit. Anglais souhaité.

• Domaine Windows, Excel Avancé et connaissance des logiciels statistiques

• Mobilité géographique national et international

RÉMUNÉRATION GLOBALE

Nous proposons une incorporation immédiate à un Organisme dynamique d’envergure international incluant les conditions contractuelles suivantes :

• Contrat de travail (durée 12 mois)
• Salaire de 1.850€ à 2.400€ bruts par mois en fonction de l’expérience professionnelle et des responsabilités.
• Le système de rémunération d’ACF-Espagne permet une projection annuelle en fonction des résultats de l’évaluation de son implication professionnelle.
• Jusqu'à un maximum de 20% additionnel en fonction du contexte et responsabilité du poste (selon barème fixé par ACF-E).
• Logement et nourriture pris en charge par l’organisation (incluant per diem) : package valorisé, selon le lieu de destination.
• Les frais de transport jusqu’à la mission.
• Breaks d’une semaine avec frais de transport vers la zone de référence et un extra de 215€ pour la semaine.
• 25 jours ouvrables de vacances par an.
• Assurance de santé, rapatriement, accident, voyage et vie.
• Prime enfant (moins de 18 ans) de 100€ à 225€ en fonction des conditions ACF-E.

How to apply:

CONDITIONS

Seules les candidatures reçues par email seront prises en considération.

Tous les candidats ne résidant pas à Madrid feront leur premier entretien par skype. Les entretiens présentiels ont toujours lieu à Madrid. Les frais du voyage doivent être payés par chaque candidat, mais seront remboursés par l’organisation si finalement le candidat est retenu.

Les candidats intéressés doivent envoyer :

• une lettre de motivation
• un CV à jour, Merci de spécifier la durée des expériences en mois
• les contacts mail de deux de vos employeurs pour leur demander des références (Nous pourrons également demander des références à des responsables autres que les deux que vous nous avez facilité. En cas de désaccord, merci de nous le faire savoir).

Pour nous permettre de réaliser l´offre économique du poste dans les temps, il sera nécessaire de présenter l´ensemble des certificats de travail tel qu´exprimés dans le CV dès le début des entretiens de validation.

Prière d’adresser le courrier sous la référence: COORDOTEC/NIGER/14à l’adresse suivante avant le 15/11/2014 :

ach-candidaturas@achesp.org

Le Département de Ressources Humaines ne contactera que les personnes présélectionnées pour fixer un entretien. Merci d’avance pour votre compréhension.

Pendant le processus de sélection il est possible que nous transmettions votre CV à un autre siège et/ou missions. En cas de désaccord, il est important de nous le communiquer immédiatement.

Note- Pour plus d’information à propos du poste merci de consulter notre page web: www.accioncontraelhambre.org Si vous ne trouvez pas le poste en question, c‘est que le processus de sélection est terminé.

Si le candidat a eu auparavant une expérience avec ACF (s’il a été recruté et validé par un autre Siège ou bien si le contrat doit être supervisé par un autre Siège), le salaire qui pourra lui être offert sera fixé en accord avec celui de cet autre Siège.

Country: Zambia
Closing date: 24 Nov 2014

Plan International is seeking Chief of Party (COP) candidates for the anticipated Traditional and Community Leadership Response to HIV/AIDS Activity in Zambia. The project will concentrate on strengthening traditional, religious, community, ministries, and parliamentarian's leadership role in the HIV/AIDS response in their communities. Focus will be put on building the capacity of leaders to transmit accurate messages and to engage and mobilize their communities to participate in HIV/AIDS activities.

This position is contingent on securing donor funds and the contract duration and start-date are yet to be confirmed.

The COP will have authority and oversight over the project, including managing all activities of sub-recipients, coordinating all program-focused strategic planning and decision making, and staff management. Serving as key liaison with USAID, the Government of Zambia, implementing partners, and other stakeholders, primary responsibilities include providing overall leadership, management, and general technical direction of the program, assuring an integrated vision among different components and actors, and ensuring program performance, achievement of program requirements and adherence to donor regulations.

You will be a health professional with knowledge and a clear understanding of community centred development in Zambia or a similar social context. Having demonstrable experience in USAID project management and administration policies, procedures and reporting requirements you will be adept at meeting rigorous timelines and tracking project results. A clear leader you will be able to demonstrate the necessary skills to effectively manage staff and multi-stakeholder relationships with the ability to influence decision-making at the local and national level to create positive change.

Type of Role:Fixed-term contract role

Location: Based from the Country Office in Lusaka with regular travel to the field

Reports to:Country Director

Salary:Competitive salary and international benefits package

Closing Date:24^th November 2014 – We will be interviewing as we receive applications

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy.

Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

How to apply:

Please click on the below link to review the detailed personal specifications before submitting your online application:

https://career012.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=3681&company=PlanInt&username=

Organization: Acción contra el Hambre
Country: Niger
Closing date: 15 Nov 2014

COORDINATEUR SANTE-NUTRITION

Niger

Réf: CMN/MALI/14

ACF est une organisation humanitaire internationale, non-gouvernementale, privée, non-politique, non-confessionnelle et à but non lucratif. ACF a été fondée en 1979 pour intervenir dans le monde entier. Sa mission est de lutter contre la faim, la misère et contre les situations dangereuses menaçant les hommes, les femmes et les enfants. Actuellement, 500 collaborateurs et plus de 5000 employés travaillent pour ACF dans plus de quarante-six pays, et dans quatre domaines d'action: la santé / nutrition, la sécurité alimentaire et moyens d’existence, et l'eau/assainissement.

OBJECTIF GENERAL DU POSTE

Le/la Coordinateur (trice) Santé Nutrition devra suivre toutes les activités nutrition et santé de la mission Niger, assurer la bonne marche des projets, développer de nouvelles idées d’intervention et encourager l’interconnexion avec les autres volets d’intervention d'ACF-E au Niger.

OBJECTIFS SPÉCIFIQUES

· Appuyer la mise en œuvre des projets Nutrition et Santé.

· Suivre et Analyser le contexte et la vulnérabilité dans les domaines de la santé et de la nutrition.

· Assurer la gestion et le renforcement de capacités des équipes NUT (ACF et partenaires).

· Assurer un support au CDM dans les relations avec les bailleurs impliqués dans la nutrition, la recherche de financement, la formulation de nouveaux projets.

· Etre actif dans la coordination nationale des activités et des évènements relatifs à la Nutrition.

· Etre actif dans la coordination de la mission

PROFIL DU CANDIDAT

· Niveau Bac + 5 en médecine, santé publique.

· Connaissances en gestion de projet (et approche programme); nutrition; méthodes d’enquêtes et d’études (SMART, CAP SQUEAC) ; gestion de base de données et informatique (bureautique sous Office, logiciel de base de données, Système d’Information Géographique…).

· Expérience minimum de 5 ans en gestion de projet avec au moins une première expérience en coordination en Afrique au sein d’une organisation nationale et/ou internationale (ACF comme un atout).

· Très bonne capacité d’analyse et de rédaction.

· Forte autonomie dans le travail et prise d’initiative.

· Esprit d’équipe.

· Très bon relationnel (personnel, institutions, partenaires).

· Bonne gestion du stress.

· Mobilité (nombreux déplacements sur les bases).

· Français courant, anglais souhaitable

RÉMUNÉRATION GLOBALE

Nous proposons une incorporation immédiate à un Organisme dynamique d’envergure international incluant les conditions contractuelles suivantes :

• Contrat de travail. Durée 12 mois
• Salaire de 1700€ à 2200€ bruts par mois en fonction de l’expérience professionnelle et des responsabilités. Le système de rémunération d’ACF-Espagne permet une projection annuelle en fonction des résultats de l’évaluation de son implication professionnelle.
• Jusqu’un maximum de 20% additionnel en fonction du contexte et responsabilité du poste (selon barème fixé par ACF-E).
• Logement et nourriture pris en charge par l’organisation (incluant per diem) : package valorisé, selon le lieu de destination.
• Les frais de transport jusqu’à la mission.
• Breaks d’une semaine avec frais de transport vers la zone de référence et un extra de 215€ pour la semaine.
• 25 jours ouvrables de vacances par an.
• Assurance de rapatriement, accident et voyage et vie.

How to apply:

CONDITIONS

Tous les candidats ne résidant pas à Madrid feront leur premier entretien par skype. Les entretiens face à face ont toujours lieu à Madrid. Les frais du voyage doivent être payés par chaque candidat, mais seront remboursés par l’organisation si finalement le candidat est retenu.

Les candidats intéressés doivent envoyer : une lettre de motivation ; un CV à jour, merci de spécifier la durée des expériences en mois ; les contacts mail de deux de vos employeurs pour leur demander des références. (Nous pourrons également demander des références à des responsables autres que les deux que vous nous avez facilité. En cas de désaccord, merci de nous le faire savoir).

Prière d’adresser le courrier sous la référence CMN/NIGER/14 à l’adresse suivante avant le 15/11/2014 (seules les candidatures reçues par email seront prises en considération) :

ach-candidaturas@achesp.org

Le Département de Ressources Humaines ne contactera que les personnes présélectionnées pour fixer un entretien. Merci d’avance pour votre compréhension.

Pendant le processus de sélection il est possible que nous transmettions votre CV à un autre siège et/ou missions. En cas de désaccord, il est important de nous le communiquer immédiatement.

Note.- Étant donné l’urgence de couvrir ce poste, le processus de sélection pourra être clôturé avant la date prévue. Pour plus d’informations concernant ce poste, consulter notre site web www.accioncontraelhambre.org Si l’annonce n’apparait plus, ceci signifiera que le processus de sélection est clos.

Organization: Médecins du Monde
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 31 Jan 2015

Médecins du Monde, association médicale militante de solidarité internationale, s'engage depuis plus de 30 ans à soigner les populations les plus vulnérables ici et là-bas, à témoigner des entraves constatées quant à l’accès aux soins, à obtenir des améliorations durables des politiques de santé pour tous.

Association indépendante nous agissons au-delà du soin en dénonçant les atteintes à la dignité et aux droits humains et en nous battant pour améliorer la situation des populations précaires.

A l’international, MdM travaille dans 46 pays sur tous les continents et sur 4 thématiques prioritaires (soins aux migrants et aux déplacés, promotion de la santé sexuelle et reproductive, lutte contre le VIH et réduction des risques liés à l’usage de drogue, crises et conflits).

MdM a été présent en RCA de 1996 à 2000 sur un projet VIH-SIDA et a mis en œuvre un Centre de Dépistage Anonyme et Volontaire (CDAV) dans le centre-ville de Bangui.

Suite au Coup d’Etat du 24 mars 2013, MdM France a souhaité retourner en RCA afin de mettre en place des projets auprès des populations les plus vulnérables.

Une équipe composée d’un voltigeur logistique et d’une voltigeuse médicale est partie en RCA en juin afin d’évaluer les besoins sanitaires et de proposer des pistes de projet.

Un projet d’urgence de 3 mois a été mis en place en aout 2013, par le truchement de partenaires locaux, en attendant d’être officiellement enregistrés et habilités à intervenir (soutien à 4 structures de santé de soins de santé primaire et de santé sexuelle et reproductive à Bangui et à la périphérie).

Depuis janvier 2014, MDM-F intervient au niveau des préfectures de Bangui et d’Ombella M’Poko par le soutien d’abord des dispensaires sur des sites de déplacés et ensuite par un soutien de quatre centres de santé publiques et d’un hôpital. MDM-F est un acteur dynamique dans la communauté humanitaire portant/défendant des enjeux de plaidoyers, notamment ceux afférents à la mise en place de la gratuité des soins.

Le/La Coordinateur/trice Général(e) est responsable de l’équipe de MDM en RCA. Il/ elle coordonne directement et supervise l’équipe de la coordination.

DESCRIPTION DU POSTE :

La mission principale est d'assurer la responsabilité, la gestion et la coordination des projets de Médecins du Monde France en République Centrafricaine.

• Représenter MdM en RCA auprès des autorités et des acteurs de la communauté internationale
• Etre responsable de la sécurité de la mission
• Veiller à la planification, la mise en œuvre et l’évaluation du projet d’intervention
• Assurer le management des équipes de la mission
• Assurer la bonne circulation de l’information entre le siège et le terrain
• Les missions principales du Coordinateur Général sont:

1) La représentation et la coordination

• Etre point focal pour les relations extérieures de MdM en Centrafrique que ce soit avec les bailleurs de fonds, les autorités locales, les acteurs humanitaires
• Prendre une part active dans les organes de coordination en place ; participer aux réunions de coordination avec les acteurs humanitaires

2) Gestion de la sécurité

• Assurer de façon continue une veille géopolitique et une analyse de la situation
• Assurer un échange d’informations régulier avec le coordinateur logistique en charge de la mise en place des procédures sécurité
• Valider les modifications proposées par le coordinateur logistique pour la mise à jour du plan de sécurité et d’évacuation en fonction de l’évolution du contexte
• Gérer les potentiels incidents sécuritaires, appuyé par le coordinateur logistique

3) Gestion de projets

• Veiller à la planification, la mise en œuvre et l’évaluation des programmes en collaboration avec le coordinateur médical
• Coordonner les services de support à ces programmes : logistique, administration/finance, RH
• Initier et conduire la définition des stratégies opérationnelles en fonction de l’évolution de la situation sanitaire et humanitaire en collaboration avec le coordinateur médical et le desk à Paris
• Identifier et élaborer les projets futurs de MdM en RCA en collaboration avec le coordinateur médical
• Compiler les informations et rédige les rapports du projet en collaboration avec le coordinateur médical
• Rédiger les propositions de projet et notes de concept à soumettre à MdM pour validation interne et aux bailleurs de fonds en collaboration avec le coordinateur médical
• Rédiger des rapports internes et pour les bailleurs de fonds
• Rechercher des financements auprès des bailleurs de fonds présents en RCA
• Rédiger et signer les conventions de partenariats avec les partenaires du projet en collaboration avec le coordinateur médical

4) Management

• Définir l’organisation du travail et des postes
• Organiser des réunions régulières de coordination avec les équipes
• Fixer les objectifs individuels et collectifs et les suit ;
• Réaliser les briefings d’arrivée et bilans de mission ;
• Animer la dynamique de son équipe (intégration, régulation des conflits…),
• Prendre ou valider les décisions de rupture de contrats ;

5) Communication

• Assurer la remontée des informations vers le siège (rédaction de SITREP)
• Participer aux actions de plaidoyers vis-à-vis des autorités locales, des acteurs humanitaires locaux, des bailleurs de fonds
• Communiquer avec la presse en accord avec le siège de Médecins du Monde

CONDITIONS D'EMPLOI :

• A partir du 15/12/2014
• Durée : 6-12 mois
• Contrat : SALARIE DE DROIT FRANCAIS
• Contrat à Durée Déterminée

PROFIL RECHERCHE :

Au moins trois ans dans un poste similaire au sein d’une ONG de façon générale et humanitaire en particulier

Compétences

• Gestion de projets humanitaires dans le domaine de la santé
• Planification, de suivi et d’évaluation des programmes dans le domaine de santé
• Gestion de sécurité
• Management d’équipes
• Représentation
• Maîtrise de l’outil informatique (Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet Explorer)
• Aptitudes managériales (sens de l’efficacité et du résultat)
• Sens de l’organisation et de la gestion des priorités
• Aptitude en matière de communication écrite (reporting) et orale
• Connaissance du contexte africain

Qualités requises

• Organisation
• Diplomatie et Négociations
• Aptitude à pouvoir travailler en équipe et dans un environnement multiculturel et pluridisciplinaire
• Capacité de travailler dans un contexte sécuritaire dégradé
• Capacité à travailler dans l’urgence
• Capacité à vivre en communauté
• Engagé, vous adhérez aux valeurs de MdM et êtes motivé par son modèle associatif

Langues :

• Français courant (écrit, parlé) obligatoire
• Anglais est un atout

MdM s’engage pour l’insertion des personnes en situation de handicap et lutte contre toutes les discriminations.

How to apply:

Pour postuler à ce poste, merci d’envoyer CV et lettre de motivation via ce lien.

Voir toutes nos offres.

« MdM se réserve la possibilité de finaliser un recrutement avant la date de clôture de réception des candidatures. Merci de votre compréhension. »

Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: Rwanda
Closing date: 03 Dec 2014

For over 50 years and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 46 projects in 31 countries and revenues of $173 million.

Chief of Party, Rwanda

We are currently seeking a Chief of Party for the anticipated USDA-funded Food for Education project in Rwanda. The project’s primary focus will be to improve the literacy and health and dietary practice of school aged children. This will be achieved through improved literacy of school aged children and increased use of health and dietary practices. The Chief of Party will provide principal leadership and technical inputs for all project objectives. This key position is subject to ACDI/VOCA being awarded the program.

Responsibilities:

• Provide major oversight for the proposed project activities
• Lead the overall planning, implementation, and management of the project
• Establish administrative framework to monitor and assure progress toward the goals and objectives of the project
• Manage relationships with counterparts at various levels of government, NGOs, private sector associations, and stakeholders from international assistance projects
• Ensure quality control and timeliness of all deliverables
• Preparation or supervision of work plans, financial, logistical, and other documents
• Serve as principal liaison with USDA staff, institutions, and client country partners to exchange information and develop professional relationships
• Develop and facilitate verbal or written presentations as requested by the USDA contact

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Literacy Education or Food Science and Human Nutrition or related field
• At least 10 years of work experience in managing and implementing education/literacy and /or health projects, with demonstrated management skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a broad range of public and private sector counterparts and other key stakeholders
• Strong understanding of the literacy and the importance of nutrition in the regional context
• Proven record of achieving project objectives in a context of similar scope and challenges
• Fluency in English required; French preferred

How to apply:

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556C361D43515B7E59192F7757186E04627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 11 Nov 2014

Terms of Reference for Consultants & Individual Contractors

TitlePeacebuilding, Education and Advocacy (PBEA) consultant**Purpose** To provide technical and field support to the Peacebuilding, Education and Advocacy (PBEA) Unit within the Education Section of UNICEF in South Sudan.**Fees** Mid-level International Consultancy (P3 Level)**Location** Juba-based with regular field mission support**Duration** 6 months**Start Date** 20 November 2014 Reporting to Life Skills, Peacebuilding and Education Manager

Purpose of the Consultancy:

UNICEF South Sudan (Education Section) is looking for an experienced Peacebuilding and Education Specialist to provide solid technical and field based support towards the Peacebuilding, Education and Advocacy project in South Sudan.

Background:

South Sudan, a newly independent state with a population of about 8.4 million, 70% of whom constitute young people, is emerging from decades of conflicts recently compounded by what erupted on 15^th December 2013. The effects emerging from this protracted violence remain a primary development and emergency concern impinging on the achievement of the national strategies for sustainable peace as well as the various international instruments such as the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Millennium Development Goals (MDG’s). The need for a comprehensive support peacebuilding strategy aimed at redressing the lost generation is something that requires the collective engagement of all hence PBEA programme aims to position education in promoting sustainable peace for all.

Justification:

The PBEA conflict analysis conducted in South Sudan identified various root causes some of which included limited resources, unemployment, poverty, gender-based violence, trauma to mention a few. Education that is conflict sensitive has the ability to serve as a spring board through which knowledge, attitudes and core values anchored on intellectual, interpersonal and psychosocial development necessary for effective management of everyday life challenges are learned and practiced.

The current institutional capacities are inadequately prepared to deal with these conflicting realities and it is imperative that all sectors are supported to work towards rebuilding and repositioning the new national recovery and development process. In particular, the education sector in South Sudan is greatly endowed with great potential and resources to contribute productively towards the national reconstruction phase and this needs to be well articulated and supported within a solid theoretical stance.

In 2011, UNICEF received funding for a new global programme on Peacebuilding, Education and Advocacy (PBEA) from the Government of the Netherlands and South Sudan was selected as one of the 14 participating countries. The country outcomes focus on institutional capacity building, individual engagement through community and youth participation as well as adequate generation and use of evidence and knowledge in policies and programming. This will subsequently help in establishing linkages between education, conflict and peacebuilding. Although some initiatives have already started, many others are part of the multi-dimensional response strategy that is still being implemented. Moreover, the international community is increasingly recognizing the untapped potential of resources and social services including education in restoring peace and stability hence the need to properly support educational interventions that promote the role of education in peacebuilding.

Main function of the consultancy;

The consultant will assist the Life Skills, Peacebuilding and Education Unit under the overall supervision of the Unit Manager

to achieve the following key tasks:

• Review the PBEA field support project to identify gaps and areas needing to be leveraged as the project draws to closure at the end of 2015.
• In consultation with partners, identify and/or develop strategies to support specific PBEA interventions so as to address the identified gaps and strengthen success components that are offering a greater comparative edge.
• Conduct at least six conflict sensitivity training including conflict sensitive spot checks with government, civil society and teachers at state level.
• Provide two new partners (PCAs) and support the already existing ones with technical expertise to innovatively strengthen results for Peacebuilding and life skills for transformative change such as Transitional Justice Education and Pastoralist Education.
• Produce three publishable human stories to show case experiences and lessons within the PBEA programme
• Support Media component by contributing articles to Newsletter, magazine and radio programmes for PBEA in South Sudan.
• Support the documentation of three case studies including the one on gender in the context of peace building.
• Establish functional inter-agency thematic groups in at least three new states and harness the capacity to maximize on peacebuilding synergies that promote sustainable peace for national development.

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Report on the rapid gap analysis on existing PBEA interventions and modalities for improved performance for results
• Report on appropriate field support focusing on existing interventions and specific modalities for leveraging their comparative edge in the current context.
• Four reports on Conflict Sensitivity trainings conducted with spot checks at state level covering at least 200 leaders at national and state level
• Four monitoring reports for partners reflecting innovative programming in PBEA.
• Three human stories published focusing on PBEA experiences and lessons
• Articles contributed frequently to operationalize with regularity the publicity for PBEA related issues at national and state level (e.g. radio, TV, Newsletter, magazine)
• Support documentation of three case studies including gender in peacebuilding
• Form and operationalize three inter-agency thematic groups in various implementing states to promote peace building.
• Support the monitoring and evaluation processes by facilitating the collection of data through field visits and follow ups.
• Generate evidence on working with the peace building team by supporting the overall accomplishments of the PBEA programme as deemed necessary.

Expected Deliverables

DeliverablesEstimated Duration

(may be rearranged by the expert) Dead-line

(2014) 1. Report on the revised existing field PBEA programmes to identify gaps for support. 2 weeks 20 - 30 Nov. 2014 2. Design and plan for supporting partners on specific interventions. 2 weeks 01 – 15 Dec. 2014 3. Conduct field visits in the states to offer support on identified gap areas. On-going process 17 Dec. - 14 Jan. 2015 4. Collect, document and publish 3 human stories on peace building programming. On-going process but reported every 4 weeks 15 – 31 Jan 2015 5. Produce with partners Media campaign for peace building on weekly Radio, Television and Print work on peacebuilding. On-going process but weekly reports February 2015 6. Report on pre and post results and the number of training workshops conducted to close identified gaps with at least 200 beneficiaries. On-going process reported on monthly 01 – 14 Mar. 2015 7. Report on functionally existing thematic groups on peacebuilding in three different states. Reported on every end of month 15 – 31 Mar. 2015 8. Conduct field visits and report on-going monitoring and evaluation data collection process. Reported on every end of month 01 - 14 April 15 9. Conduct or present in workshops, seminars and conferences conducted on PBEA findings. Reported on every end of month 15 – 30 April 15 10. Contribute to the comprehensive PBEA preparation for the country and global 2015 report. On-going but captured on monthly reporting May 2015 TOTAL

6 months 6 months

Reporting:

The consultant will report to the Unit Manager for Life Skills, Peacebuilding and Education.

QUALIFICATIONS OR SPECIALISED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Only those persons who satisfy the following requirements will be considered as potential candidates:

• A minimum of five years of progressively, responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme planning and management in peacebuilding within the education sector
• Proven extensive, professional experience and expertise in the areas of both peacebuilding and education and or related areas, preferably with conflict-affected or post-conflict and sector planning programme experience for other national/international agencies or development organizations
• Experience in high data quality data collection, research and analysis and delivering support services at community level
• Experience in complex emergencies/conflict-affected contexts strongly preferred
• Demonstrated sufficient managerial technical capacity to undertake the assignment
• Advanced university degree in social sciences (sociology, psychology, education, peacebuilding, international and development studies or other related technical field);
• Significant knowledge and experience of humanitarian work with emphasis on coordination and capacity building
• Excellent facilitation and coordination skills
• Familiarity with South Sudan national development priorities and challenges is desirable
• Fluent in written and spoken English

v A first level university degree with relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

i) Core Values (Required)

• Commitment

• Diversity and Inclusion

• Integrity

ii) Core Competencies (Required)

• Communication [ II ]

• Working with People [ II ]

• Drive for Results [ II ]

iii) Functional Competencies (Required)

• Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ II ]

• Analyzing [ III]

• Relating and Networking [ II ]

• Deciding and Initiating Action [ II ]

• Applying Technical Expertise [ III ]

Policy both parties should be aware of:

Ø No contract may commence unless the contract is signed by both UNICEF and the consultant.

Ø ***Please consult with HR on classification, entitlements and UNICEF regulations.**

How to apply:

APPLICATIONS

Submission of Applications:

Applications will be considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and completed United Nations Personal History (P-11) form, as well as the two most recent performance appraisals or performance evaluation reports to: UNICEF South Sudan Country Office, Human Resources Unit via email: jubavacancies@unicef.org

The deadline for receipt of applications is 11 November 2014.

Organization: Social Impact
Country: Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Pakistan
Closing date: 10 Nov 2014

Team Leader, Evaluation of the US Department of State (DoS) ’s International Religious Freedoms Projects

Various Locations (Pakistan, Nigeria, Kazakhstan, and Indonesia)

Background:

Social Impact (SI) is a Washington, DC-area international development management consulting firm. We provide a full range of innovative program evaluation, management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations and policies. Our global services are in the areas of democracy and governance, health and education, agriculture, the environment, and economic growth.

Objective:

The US Department of State (DoS) has engaged SI to conduct an outcome-based evaluation of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL)’s International Religious Freedom Programs. SI will conduct an analytical assessment of six distinct projects in order to measure the effectiveness of the activities in reaching the stated outcomes of the International Religious Freedom (IRF) programming and to develop a best practice guide for IRF programming around religious freedom and tolerance.

SI is currently seeking a Senior Level Expert to serve as Team Leader for an estimated level of effort of 65 days, beginning**immediately until the end of July 2015**. S/he will be responsible for conducting and coordinating the overall evaluation effort, which includes:

• Preparing the methodologies and data collection instruments;
• Conducting fieldwork in Pakistan and Nigeria;
• Writing the draft and final reports; and
• Providing the briefing to be arranged by the DRL.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and skills:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a social science or a related field of study; a Master’s degree is highly preferred;
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience leading a M&E team;
• Experience with a variety of quantitative and qualitative evaluation methodologies, such as surveys, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, etc.
• Knowledge of and expertise in foreign assistance evaluations and human rights issues;
• Specific experience with foreign assistance programs addressing religious freedoms issues is highly preferred;
• A demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate foreign assistance programs related to human rights issues; and
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com

We will contact only eligible candidates to further discuss their availability. Please no phone calls. Social Impact is an equal opportunity employer.

How to apply:

https://socialimpact.devhire.devex.com/jobs/330285

Organization: Action Against Hunger-USA
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 31 Dec 2014

Job Title: Expert Study Participatory Vulnerability and Capacity of

Communities (EPVC)

Base and Country Work: Kalomba, Western Kasai, DRC

Contract Period: 2 months

Start date for the position desired: 01/12/2014

The expert EPVC is responsible for:

Objective 1: Conduct a study of Participatory Vulnerability and Capacity of

Communities (EPVC)

• For this purpose, in connection with the ACF team, extensive coordination will be to do with the other studies included in the project (Socio Cultural Study Fast, Causal Analysis of Malnutrition, Cost of Diet), at design time to avoid duplication and ensure complementarity and at the time of the analysis, to cross the results and interpret any differences.
• Present the methodology and the exact timing of the study team coordination ACF for approval.
• Discuss and define with teams expected from the study and an action plan
• Conduct the study by following the steps outlined in the manual practice ACF on EPVC:
• Preparatory stages, secondary data analysis, management tools etc.
• Conduct the study directly with communities
• Analyze and interpret results
• Validate the results with communities
• Create community action plans with targeted communities and
• Present results with ACF and others
• Write the final report incorporating comments EPVC ACF
• Discuss and define the ACF teams an action plan which takes into account the findings and recommendations EPVC and highlight recommendations for a possible project, including vulnerable target populations.

Objective 2: Team Manager

• Define the human resource needs for the study if necessary
• Create, adapt job descriptions Team
• Participate in the recruitment of its team with the HR
• Oversee and manage its direct employees
• Train his team to specific methods
• Promote respect for the ACF Charter and the prevention of fraud and abuse of power.
• At the end of the mission, make an assessment of each team member and leave references for each

Objective 3: Communicating Research Participatory Vulnerability and Capacity of

Communities (EPVC)

• Produce with and for each target community, a community action plan
• A final report of the study that takes into account the reactions of ACF, which considers the links with other studies of the project if the results are already available and gives recommendations for a possible project
• Organize meetings of technical exchanges as the progress of the investigation with other teams if they are studies underway at the same time

Objective 4: Represent and liaise with the authorities, the UN, NGOs and local partners

• Facilitate coordination meetings focused on EPVC
• ACF represent local, regional or national level in collaboration with the Country Director and / or field coordinator and liaise with UN agencies, national and international NGOs and governments, specifically the study

This list of tasks is not exhaustive and may change depending on other needs necessary and indispensable to the execution of the job.

LABOUR RELATIONS OF INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL

INTERNAL

• Field coordinator: direct supervisor, relationship with stakeholders
• WASH coordinators, Nut, FSL: technical exchange / sharing of information
• PM: technical exchange, information exchange
• EPVC Team: hierarchical relationship

EXTERNAL

• Health, traditional and local religious authorities, administrative,
• NGOs / UN Agencies
• Community members
• Lessor (AIDS)
• Clusters
• Other stakeholders

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure reporting of activities
• Document the proposed tools and strategy developed
• Produce an action plan for each target community and
• Produce a final report and recommendations for a future project as outbound information to EPVC

SKILLS REQUIRED

DEGREE / LEVEL STUDY

• Degree in international development, anthropology, sociology, nutrition etc. with a specialized profile of disaster risk reduction and community work

SPECIFIC SKILLS AND LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

• Have significant experience in research and community-based approaches
• Experience in the implementation of a Participatory Vulnerability Study and Capacity and mastery of methodology
• Knowledge of approaches to reduce disaster risk
• A good understanding of malnutrition and its underlying causes
• Ability to work effectively for short periods
• Have a high sense of organization and planning
• Skills training teams
• Good experience in building community capacity
• Good reporting capabilities
• Independence, critical thinking and initiative
• Ability to synthesize
• Flexibility and organization
• Mastery of computer tools Word, Excel, Power Point
• A great sense of commitment in the context of community-based approaches for best outcomes for beneficiaries population
• High capacity for synthesis and analysis
• Excellent capacity for communication and presentation
• Experience working in low-resource settings
• Proficiency in oral and written French

JUDGED

• English proficiency
• Experience in DRC
• ACF experience
• Any experience in nutrition is an asset

How to apply:

Apply online with summary and cover letter at https://careers.actionagainsthunger.org/

Organization: Coram Children's Legal Centre
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 10 Nov 2014

****Project Background****

For the past 2 years, Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC) has been leading an EU funded project in South Africa in collaboration with a local partner; the Legal Resources Centre, a Johannesburg based, national NGO. The project, ‘*Ending unlawful deprivation of liberty of women and children in South Africa*’, aims to ensure that women and children who are at risk of immigration detention have access to justice and that they are not subject to unlawful detention. Both international law and the domestic law of South Africa prohibit the detention of unaccompanied asylum-seeking, refugee and migrant children, and place limitations on the detention of refugee and asylum-seeking adults, including women. Despite this protective legal framework, women and children seeking asylum, escaping violence and trafficked women and children are routinely exposed to the risk of immigration detention in South Africa.

****Scope of Role****

During this short term position, the successful candidate will be required to research South African immigration, refugee and child law and draft accessible guides to be published online. These are intended to be used by non-legal professionals who work with child and women migrants and for child and women migrants themselves. A list of topics for the guides will be provided.

****Duration****

This is a full-time position for one month – to be completed by 12th December 2014.

****Salary****

15,000 – 20,000 Rand, depending on experience.

****Person Specification****

Essential:

• Undergraduate degree in Law
• Experience in carrying out legal research, ideally on immigration, refugee and/or child law
• Knowledge of South Africa law, in particular immigration, refugee and/or child law
• Excellent writing skills and ability to translate complex laws into a clear, accessible format

Desirable:

• Masters degree in Law/Human Rights
• Experience drafting website content

How to apply:

****To apply****

Please send your CV and a cover letter (2 pages maximum) demonstrating your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specification to jen.roest@coramclc.org.ukby ****9am Monday 10^th November****. Interviews will be held that week, with an anticipated start date of the 17^th November 2014.