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Mozambique: Technical Advisor PBF & Health Systems

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Organization: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 30 Jun 2013

Position Description

This is a resident expatriate technical advisor position for EGPAF Mozambique responsible for coordinating EGPAF’s PBF program and supporting other health system strengthening activities. EGPAF Mozambique is the lead USG HIV Clinical partner in three provinces and works in four provinces to strengthen provincial HIV clinical services. As the largest health partner in these provinces, EGPAF activities have significant impact on the regional health system. Similarly, PEPFAR-funded HIV clinical services have national health system level impact and need to strengthen the health system to be sustainable.

This position reports directly to the Health System Strengthening Director and supervises Health Finance Officer. This position will be responsible for working with the Ministry of Health, Provincial Health Authorities and other stakeholders to strengthen health policy, health financing and planning to support sustainable, high quality HIV clinical services. This position will work closely with provincial PBF staff and teams.

Responsibilities: •Be directly responsible for quality implementation of two province pilot in PBF. •Be primary contact with MOH, Provincial and District health authorities for all aspects of PBF program implementation. Liaise with relevant national level work groups, specifically Dept of HR at MOH, Dept of M&E at MOH, HRH TWG, and health financing TWG to assure that PBF activity reinforces MOH priorities and other donor interventions, as well as HIV program activities. •Provide support to MOH and other national level fora as requested on health policy strengthening. •Provide support to global EGPAF and other EGPAF countries activities as requested to support health policy development. •Supervise/oversee existing performance-based health financing (PBF) to assure quarterly performance measurement takes place at all PBF sites by provincial verification teams. •Assure that EGPAF provincial health offices and Provincial Health Authority review and approve all sub-grantee performance reports and invoices for payment and submit to Maputo. •Review quarterly performance data with M&E and technical teams to identify outliers and potential performance deviations. •Submit invoices to A&C for payment. •Monitor PBF program expenditures and sub-grantee performance to identify significant under or over-spending and adjust sub-grantee budget ceilings and/or amend sub-grants as needed. •Work with Maputo clinical and community teams and provincial teams to assure: •Quality improvement tools used by sites to maximize performance and PBF performance. •PBF funds are used to reinforce quality problems identified by clinical teams. •PDSA cycles are implemented to achieve both of the above.

•Community activities should be harmonized with PBF community verification activities to maximize consumer input into improving facility performance. E./g. consumer satisfaction survey should provide feedback to facilities, be part of payment formula. •Supervise and oversee the Community Verification activity to assure effective verification process implemented routinely to minimize cheating, gaming or falsification of site level performance data. •Annually, work with EGPAF team, provincial and MOH authorities to review PBF performance, revise indicators, payments, PBF implementation model, provincial and district verification procedures in time for sub-grant renewal. •Work with PBF evaluation team to provide technical input as needed. •Monitor impact of provincial PBF and other interventions and provide evidence to inform national health policy and to inform donors and other implementers regarding expansion/modifications to PBF program.

Requirements: •Advanced, post-graduate training in health policy, health finance, health planning or other related area. •Direct experience implementing PBF in similar settings preferred. •3-5 years work experience in health policy, health finance, planning or related area. •Knowledge and/or experience with health policy impacts of HIV clinical services. •Knowledge and/or experience with USG funded health interventions. •Portuguese and English language proficiency


How to apply:

Please apply through our careers page at http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH03/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PEDAIDS&cws....


Iraq: Short Term Partnership and NGO Capacity Building Consultant: Protection, CYPD & WPE

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Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 30 Jun 2013

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the largest humanitarian agencies in the world, providing relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of oppression and violent conflict. The IRC has worked for over seven decades and today is involved in over 25 conflict zones in the world. We address both the immediate, life-saving needs of conflict-affected people in an emergency and the reconstruction needs in post-conflict societies. The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and thorough accountability to those we serve. The IRC is an international agency with offices in London, New York, Brussels and Geneva.

The IRC in Iraq The IRC established programs in Iraq in 2003 to address the overwhelming needs of displaced persons. Since re-establishing its presence in Iraq in November 2007, the IRC has been assisting thousands of internally displaced families in the northern and central governorates in Iraq in the sectors of protection, gender based violence, shelter, education, and emergency humanitarian assistance.

The IRC works closely with UNHCR, which is mandated to provide protection and assistance to refugees, IDPs, and returnees. Since 2008, the IRC has run Protection and Assistance Centers (PACs) and Protection Assistance and Reintegration Centres (PARCs) in Iraq. In 2013, as part of a broader program to provide sustainable community-based protection to persons of concern, the IRC will provide training and mentorship to local NGOs and community structures in order to achieve their identified technical and organizational goals. The ultimate goal of this project will be to build the capacity of these organizations to directly implement PARC services.

Through its Child &Youth, Protection and Development (CYPD) program, the IRC partners with local NGOs, schools, and the government in 12 governorates to implement programming that enhances the capacity of schools, teachers, students and their communities to strengthen the quality of education, increase access to schooling for marginalized children and youth, improve governance of schools, and build community support for inclusive, learner-centered education.

In collaboration with its government and local NGO partners, the IRC’s Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE) programming in Iraq aims to protect and promote the empowerment of women and girls within their households and communities, while protecting them from the risks of Gender Based Violence (GBV). WPE activities represent a critical component of the IRC’s protection programming in central Iraq, which focuses on developing partnerships with local organizations to establish GBV response services, including confidential psychosocial support and legal advice, targeting IDP women and girls in Baghdad and Babylon.

SCOPE OF WORK: The IRC is seeking a Partnership and NGO Capacity Building Consultant to provide guidance on the IRC’s overall partnering strategy, with an emphasis on capacity building, across three programs: Protection-Assistance and Reintegration Program (PARC), Child & Youth, Protection and Development (CYPD), and Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE). The consultant will also lead the development of capacity building plans for existing partners using a participatory approach.

The objectives of this consultancy are to:

  1. Evaluate the IRC’s overall partnership strategy and processes across sectors - Protection-Assistance and Reintegration Program (PARC), Child & Youth, Protection and Development (CYPD), and Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE) - in order to identify and address gaps and provide recommendations on how to strengthen the process of identifying, supporting and monitoring local partners.
  2. As part of the evaluation of the IRC’s overall partnership strategy and process, evaluate the IRC’s assessment tools and their application and work with senior program staff to improve them in order to better assess partner’s organizational management strengths and weaknesses.
  3. Develop capacity building plans for 5 existing local partners in a participatory manner that can inform immediate and medium-term training delivery and planning.
  4. Develop and deliver 1-2 trainings/workshops to local partner and IRC staff in accordance with priority needs identified through assessment and articulated in capacity building plans. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: With the support from the IRC’s PARC, CYPD, WPE and Capacity Building teams, the Organizational Development Consultant will:

  5. Conduct a review of the IRC partnership tools and their application for the identification, screening, selection and assessment of partners and the development and implementation of capacity building plans.

  6. Conduct interviews and/or focus group discussions with IRC staff and IRC partner staff (in-person or remotely via Skype) as part of the review of the IRC’s partnering strategy and processes of partner identification, selection, assessment, and capacity building plan development and implementation.
  7. Provide recommendations on improving identification, screening, selection and assessment of partners and work with IRC focal points to revise tools and/or approach to using existing tools.
  8. Develop basic guidance notes for relevant IRC programme staff on the use of revised tools (if applicable).
  9. Draft capacity building plans in conjunction with each of 5 implementing partners
  10. Work with IRC FP to develop and deliver a priority training/workshop(s). EXPECTED OUTPUTS:
  11. Report on the IRC’s overall partnering strategy and processes with recommendations on how to improve its approach to partnership and capacity building.
  12. Set of tools revised and/or developed: LP screening tool; LP selection process; LP organizational management assessment tools; on the job training/mentoring tools (e.g. field visit report, knowledge retention tool – to evaluate if LPs are applying skills learnt in trainings, etc.) and guidance notes on tool use if applicable.
  13. 5 capacity building plans for existing IRC local partners.
  14. Training delivered to local partner leadership and key IRC staff in a priority area identified in the assessment
  15. All organizational development training documents, including presentation materials, will be provided to the IRC.

TIMELINE:

Week 1 (Remotely) Literature Review (3 days) KI Interview and/or FGD preparation (3 days)

Week 2 (Erbil, Iraq) Interviews and/or FGDs (5 days)

Week 3 (Erbil, Iraq) Capacity Building Plan development with LPs (5 days)

Week 3 & 4 (Erbil, Iraq) Deliver Select training on priority area for LP/IRC staff (e.g. project management, proposal development, financial management (7 days)

Week 4 & 5 (Remotely) Report Preparation, IRC review, final report submission (8 days)


How to apply:

Please apply online: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&r... .

United States of America: Administrative Law Specialist (P-4), New York, UNICEF

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Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 14 Jun 2013

Purpose of the Position

Under the guidance of the Chief, Policy and Administrative Law Section (PALS), the incumbent will represent UNICEF before the United Nations Dispute Tribunal (UNDT). The incumbent will advise management on litigation, mediation and other formal and informal procedures set up within the context of the reform of the Administration of Justice. The incumbent will also be expected to provide advice on disciplinary cases and Management Evaluations and to brief managers in the field on the new Judicial system. Finally, the incumbent will be expected to research and provide advice on substantive and procedural questions related to administration of staff, on the performance evaluation process and on the rights and obligations of staff members.

Key Expected Results

  1. Act as one of the Counsels representing UNICEF before the United Nations Dispute Tribunal in cases involving appeals against administrative decisions affecting staff members in their contractual rights, you will be responsible for:

    • Defending the UNICEF's position by preparing oral and written submissions to the UNDT;
    • Ensure that they meet procedural requirements and identify were applicable cases that are amendable to informal resolution;
    • Respond to complex inquiries and correspondence;
    • Identify issues and draft submissions;
    • Ensure that they are consistent with interpretation and application of administrative law;
    • Prepare and conduct examination of witnesses before the UNDT and negotiations with opposing Counsel or Appellant when required;
  2. Research and prepare for the Deputy Executive Director (DED) responses which deal fully and satisfactorily with requests for management evaluation filed under Chapter XI of the Staff Rules. You will be expected to identify and flag pertinent legal issues and suggest remedies to administrative problems when identifying a legal weakness in UNICEF Management's contested decisions in order to avoid cases being lost before UNDT.

  3. Ensure will be expected to ensure that fact finding reports received from Office of Internal Audit (OIA) are sufficient to issue charges against a staff member. Ensure that the staff member's due process rights are fully complied with and that both the Administration and the Staff Member's position are taken into account in the decision by the DED on a particular disciplinary case. You will draft the standard letters for the Director DHR required in the disciplinary process and the final decision reached by the DED. You will be expected to consult with supervisor, the investigators, concerned managers and the DED's office in handling said cases.

  4. Provide advice to staff and management on the system of Administration of Justice. Research and advice on substantive and procedural questions related to administration of staff, on the performance evaluation process and on the rights and obligations of staff members. Advice in individual cases must be legally sound, consistent with previous cases, accurate and fair and in line with applicable issuances, case law and administrative practice.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Advanced university degree in law and admission to a national bar.

Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience in law and litigation. Prior court experience is required. Knowledge of UN employment law is required. Prior experience with the UN, a sister agency or in national diplomatic service is highly desirable.

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese) is considered an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.

Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.

Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.

Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.

Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.

Sets, develops and revises organizational strategy and develops clear visions of the organization's future potential.

Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.

Sets clearly defined objectives and produces comprehensive project plans for the organization.


How to apply:

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 vacancy,quoting E-VN-2013-001000. Applications must be received by Midnight EST on 14 June 2013. IMPORTANT: As part of your applicant online profile on UNICEF's e-Recruitment site, please make sure your select “Release Profile” under Candidate Profile/Overview & Release. 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.

Pakistan: Gender Expert, Mid-term Evaluation of the Gender Equity Program Islamabad, Pakistan

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Organization: Management Systems International
Country: Pakistan
Closing date: 30 Jun 2013

Gender Expert, Mid-term Evaluation of the Gender Equity Program

Islamabad, Pakistan

Project Summary:

In June 2011, MSI was awarded a contract by USAID to provide monitoring, verification and evaluation services to USAID covering USAID-supported programs throughout Pakistan. The goal of the Monitoring and Evaluation Program (MEP) is to assess whether USAID resources are well-spent and achieving desired results and to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in the administration of programs, regardless of the implementation mechanism.

Position Summary:

The Gender Expert will be a member of a four-person team to conduct a midterm evaluation of the Gender Equity Program (GEP) in accordance with the USAID Evaluation Policy and Directives and MSI evaluation standards. The evaluation will cover the Gender Equity Program performance since it began in August 2010, assess the effectiveness and relevance of project activities, and suggest future directions.

This is a short-term assignment based in Islamabad and will require travel to 10-12 districts (TBD) throughout Pakistan. The Gender Expert will follow the evaluation framework set out in the evaluation Statement of Work (SOW). The Gender Expert will report to the evaluation team leader and is expected to be contracted for up to 54 working days.

** Please note that this is a local position based in Islamabad.

Only local citizens are eligible to apply **

Responsibilities:

· Review relevant project documents;

· Identify gaps in existing information to answer the evaluation questions;

· Participate in a Team Planning Meeting (TPM) in Islamabad and help finalize the SOW and the team’s work plan;

· Discuss roles and responsibilities with team members;

· Help finalize Getting to Answer (G2A); and develop Question and Answer Plan for the evaluation;

· Design instruments for evaluation including but not limited to semi-structured interview guide for key informants, and guides for focus group discussions and group interviews;

· Participate in field visits and data collection (districts to be determined);

· Participate in data analysis;

· Participate in report writing;

· Undertake other tasks required for the successful completion of the evaluation.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

· At least 10-15 years of experience working on gender issues;

· Demonstrated experience working on gender-based violence and related issues in Pakistan;

· Short-term consulting experience in Pakistan or South Asia;

· Master’s degree in a relevant field;

· Demonstrated report writing abilities;

· Previous experience conducting gender analyses;

· Experience in monitoring and evaluation; and

· Familiarity with USAID policies, procedures, and practices preferred.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

PI61780631


How to apply:

Apply Here: http://www.Click2apply.net/d2cy2x9

Pakistan: Institutional/Organizational Development Specialist, Mid-term Evaluation of the Gender Equity Program, Islamabad, Pakistan

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Organization: Management Systems International
Country: Pakistan
Closing date: 30 Jun 2013

Institutional/Organizational Development Specialist, Mid-term Evaluation of the Gender Equity Program, Islamabad, Pakistan

Project Summary:

In June 2011, MSI was awarded a contract by USAID to provide monitoring, verification and evaluation services to USAID covering USAID-supported programs throughout Pakistan. The goal of the Monitoring and Evaluation Program (MEP) is to assess whether USAID resources are well-spent and achieving desired results and to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in the administration of programs, regardless of the implementation mechanism.

Position Summary:

The Institutional/Organizational Development (I/OD) Specialist will be a member of a four-person team to conduct a midterm evaluation of the Gender Equity Program (GEP) in accordance with the USAID Evaluation Policy and Directives and MSI evaluation standards. The evaluation will cover the Gender Equity Program performance since it began in August 2010, assess the effectiveness and relevance of project activities, and suggest future directions.

This is a short-term assignment based in Islamabad and will require travel to 10-12 districts (TBD) throughout Pakistan. The I/OD Specialist will follow the evaluation framework set out in the evaluation Statement of Work (SOW). The I/OD Specialist will report to the evaluation team leader and is expected to be contracted for up to 54 working days.

** Please note that this is a local position based in Islamabad.

Only local citizens are eligible to apply **

Responsibilities:

· Review project documents including but not limited to contract/ task orders, progress reports, work plans and PMP;
· Identify gaps in existing information to answer the evaluation questions;
· Participate in a Team Planning Meeting in Islamabad and help finalize the SOW and the team’s work plan;
· Discuss roles and responsibilities with team members;
· Help finalize Getting to Answer (G2A); and develop Question and Answer Plan for the evaluation;
· Design instruments for evaluation, including but not limited to semi-structured interview guide for key informants, and guides for focus group discussion and group interviews;
· Participate in field visits and data collection (districts to be determined);
· Participate in data analysis;
· Participate in report writing; and
· Undertake other tasks required for the successful completion of the evaluation.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

· At least 10 years of experience in implementation, academic or consulting positions;
· Demonstrated experience working on organizational development issues in Pakistan;
· Short-term consulting experience in Pakistan or South Asia;
· Master’s degree in a relevant field; and
· Demonstrated report writing abilities.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

PI61780936


How to apply:

Apply Here: http://www.Click2apply.net/3c6kv9d

United States of America: Business Development Manager

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Organization: Adventist Development and Relief Agency International
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Jun 2013

The Business Development Manager leads proposal development on assigned opportunities within the Business Development Unit. This position contributes to the elaboration and implementation of the business development strategy and leads in the pursuit of specific new business opportunities to meet ADRA's annual revenue targets. The Business Development manager develops and maintains effective working relationships with U.S. and other national government personnel, donors, clients, NGO's and other partner institutions. Responsible for assuring high-quality proposal submissions, appropriate staffing of proposal efforts, overseeing program design and proposal strategy development, writing sections of proposals, approving key personnel to be proposed on the proposals, and conducting final quality assurance prior to proposal submission. The BD Manager maintains current knowledge of latest development methodologies and donor trends that impact the planning process. S/he also provides technical assistance in workshops, orientations and committees/working groups, as assigned.

The position will be filled subject to available funding. No phone calls or emails please. Only finalists will be contacted.


How to apply:

For a detailed job description and to apply online, please visit: http://www.adra.org

United States of America: Learning & Development Consultant

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Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 14 Jun 2013

Learning & Development Consultant
IT Solutions and Services (ITSS) Division
UNICEF New York Headquarters

Duration : 1 July – 31 December 2013

Key responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Chief Administrative Services, the Learning and Development Consultant will provide leadership, advice and technical expertise in L&D and work in close partnership with service providers and internal stakeholders such as: ITSS subject matter experts, Training and Learning Committee, IT Review Committee, ITSS Management Team and/or UNICEF’s Organizational Learning and Development to develop new programmes or services.

The Learning and Development consultant will also be working on the Divisional projects related to global ICT workforce transformation and other initiatives.

Additional responsibilities include: facilitation, coordination of information and knowledge sharing presentations, orientation to new staff and managers, and administration of learning tools.

Requirements:

Education:

Advanced university degree in human resource development, adult education, information and knowledge, organizational development or related-areas of study. Professional courses or certification in managing the learning function, instructional design, training and facilitation are required. Certification in performance and career planning, self-assessments tools such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Belbin, DiSC highly desirable.

Work experience:

Five years of responsible professional work experience in staff development and learning, preferably in an information management or closely related setting. Three years in developing, implementing, delivering and evaluating training, including demonstrated experience in instructional design methodologies, training and facilitation. Proven experience in performance and career coaching, and in the administration and interpretation of self-assessment tools. Conversant with e-learning and collaboration tools (video conferencing, social media, etc.) Strong writing skills and design in the production of publications, learning materials and/or training documentation.

Competencies:

• Commitment
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Integrity
• Communication
• Drive for Results
• Working With People
• Analysing
• Applying Technical Expertise
• Planning and Organizing
• Formulating Strategies and Concept

Other Skills:

• Knowledge of current theories and best practices in learning and development and change management.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning methodologies, especially e-based and other distance learning systems, computer systems, collaboration tools, including internet navigation, Intranets, social media and other office applications.
• Excellent facilitation and Presentation skills
• Coaching of adults.


How to apply:

Interested applicants are requested to submit their application along with a cover letter and a detailed comprehensive C.V. in English by 14 June 2013 to isspost@unicef.org . Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S.

The Organization does not sponsor for the H1 Visa.

Haiti: Drivers

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Organization: J/P Haitian Relief Organization
Country: Haiti
Closing date: 14 Jun 2013

J/P Haitian Relief Organization (J/P HRO) en tant qu’organisation a débuté ses opérations dans le pays en janvier 2010, puis a transité d’une phase d’urgence vers un contexte de développement. Ainsi, progressivement J/P HRO a travaillé à adapter sa structure à sa nouvelle orientation et aux nécessités impératives de gestion efficace et de suivis efficients de ses programmes. L’organisation recherche pour emploi immédiat : « Chauffeurs » basé à Delmas.

Sommaire:
Sous la supervision générale du Responsable de la Flotte, et la supervision directe du superviseur, le chauffeur s’acquitte de son travail par une conduite prudente en vue d’assurer le bon déroulement des activités du bureau et des programmes. Il doit aussi faire preuve d’une maîtrise de l’approche orientée vers la satisfaction du client, de courtoisie, de tact et de capacité à l’adaptation à un environnement de travail où évolue une équipe multiculturelle. Le chauffeur peut être appelé à transporter le personnel aussi bien de la section des opérations que de la section des programmes, les consultants, experts et les fonctionnaires de J/P HRO.

Responsabilités:

Sous la supervision du « Dispatcher » les responsabilités sont les suivantes :

• Conduire les véhicules de l’Organisation pour le transport du personnel autorisé ; • Assurer les services de conduite prudente et sûre ; • Garantir l’utilisation adéquate des véhicules mis à ma disposition pour le transport du personnel ; • Remplir Convenablement les documents relatifs aux mouvements des véhicules selon les procédures établies ; • Veiller à l’entretien quotidien du véhicule et effectuer les réparations mineures survenant lors de l’opération du véhicule ; • Reporter les mauvais fonctionnements du Véhicule et recommander celles qui nécessitent de recourir à des services spécialisés ; • S’assurer que les mouvements du personnel se déroulent sans heurt lors des déplacements ; • Assurer adéquatement l’accueil du personnel et des visiteurs officiels à l’aéroport ; • Participer à la préparation de la mise à disposition d’informations nécessaires à la planification de l’entretien des véhicules ; • S’assurer que les documents et autres outils et instruments nécessaires sont disponibles et à jour à tout moment au sein du véhicule ; • Participer au développement et au partage de connaissances au sein du Bureau
• Exécuter toutes autres tâches connexes demandées par le Superviseur direct, le Responsable de la Flotte et le Responsable de la Logistique.

Qualifications:

• Certificat de Fin d’Etude secondaires • Permis de conduire type A ou B valide • Deux ans minimum d’expérience comme chauffeur • Expérience de travail avec ONGs ou Organisation Internationale, un atout • Antécédents prouvés de conduite qualifiée • Parfaite Connaissance du code de la route • Pouvoir effectuer des réparations mineures sur le véhicule • Bonne maîtrise du Français parlé et écrit • Connaissance en Anglais et en mécanique, un atout


How to apply:

Prière de soumettre vos applications incluant une lettre de motivation, Curriculum Vitae et copies de certificats/diplômes au départment des Ressources Humaines avant le 14 juin 2013 au 17, Rue Maurice Latortue, Delmas 48 ou à partir de l’adresse électronique suivante : hrstaffing@jphro.org.


Democratic Republic of the Congo: Project Coordinator, DR Congo

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Organization: Invisible Children
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 30 Jun 2013

Our DR Congo ("ICDRC") team is looking for a dynamic, goal-oriented leader with French fluency to join as our new Project Coordinator.

In this role, you will lead the implementation of Invisible Children’s protection projects in the LRA-affected regions of DR Congo, with an emphasis on improving and expanding the existing Early Warning Radio Network, establishing new FM community radios, contributing to a peaceful defection strategy, and identifying new protection projects to benefit communities and limit the LRA's capacity to commit violent acts.

Operational Tasks & Responsibilities:

1. HR and Administration

- Manage all project staff and build staff capacity and skills
- Lead the review and adaptation of all IC policies and processes to suit local legal and operational context in DRC
- Challenge and empower local staff to develop competence in leadership

2. Programs

- Work with program staff and local partners to improve the effectiveness of the Early Warning Radio Network and identify and expand the system network into strategic locations in Haut and Bas Uele
- Build project plans alongside program staff to train Local Protection Committees and HF Radio Operators to improve their capacity for information reporting, and create community tools to improve their protection in utilizing Early Warning Radio information
- Direct the regional expansion of FM community radios through identifying new FM projects and establishing local partnerships in strategic locations, in line with fiscal year budget and program plan
- Oversee the National Media Officer in building the capacity of existing community-run FM radios through training and hardware improvements
- Assist in the logistical coordination of persons and equipment to support Invisible Children projects in the region

3. Reporting

- Refine and manage the implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems to measure the effectiveness of the project and to identify areas of improvement
- Manage the daily reporting and distribution of information from the Early Warning Radio Network to the LRA Crisis Tracker and Invisible Children’s professional network
- Contribute content (i.e. photos and updates) across all project areas for the blog and program pages of invisiblechildren.com
- Create and disseminate monthly program reports

4. Partnerships

- Manage partnership with Centre Elikya, the child rehabilitation center in Dungu, DRC
- Seek out, document and communicate updates on the rehabilitation center developments
- Push for greater institutional capacity at the center, encouraging regular collaboration with the child protection cluster and international NGOs in Dungu
- Manage relationships with and accountability from local implementing partners and contractors
- Attend relevant coordination meetings organized by the UN and NGOs
- Perform any other duty as might be assigned by designated authority

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3+ years experience in a field-based post; Great Lakes region strongly preferred
- French and English fluency required
- Proven ability to work in challenging environments
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills


How to apply:

Apply here.

Mozambique: Chief of party

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Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 30 Jun 2013

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated five-year USAID-funded Coastal City Adaptation project in Mozambique. The project aims to work with the government of Mozambique to ensure that climate change adaptation measures are developed and implemented in targeted vulnerable coastal cities. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide overall project leadership, management, and technical direction

• Serve as the project's key liaison with USAID, government counterparts, and local partners

• Manage and supervise the work of project personnel and subcontractors

• Ensure that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate

• Oversee project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in business administration or another relevant field required

• Minimum 10 years of experience in climate change adaptation, urban planning, governance, capacity building, and disaster risk reduction

• USAID experience preferred, with knowledge of USAID policies and procedures for project management

• Exceptional leadership in the design, management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of complex international donor support programs; chief of party experience preferred

• Skilled in strategic planning, management, supervision, and budgeting

• Ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse public and private partners and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams

• Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the project and to effectively coordinate with a wide range of stakeholders

• Knowledge of the political, social, cultural, environmental, and development context of Mozambique strongly preferred

• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

• Fluency in English required and Portuguese capability preferred; Spanish also be considered

Application Instructions:

Send electronic submissions of cv, cover letter, and references to MozambiqueCCAP@chemonics.com by June 30, 2013. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "Chief of Party- Coastal City Adaptation Project" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

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South Sudan (Republic of): South Sudan/Sudan: Project Director - Information Access for Abyei

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Organization: Internews Network
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 30 Jun 2013

Background

Internews is seeking a Project Director for a program in the disputed or 'transitional' area of Abyei. Through this program, Internews will support a series of activities that will promote critical information access for communities in Abyei. The primary goal of the project is for citizens in Abyei to have access to a democratic space for dialogue that promotes stability through reconciliation, participatory development and reconstruction. This program will support the establishment of a local FM radio station for the Abyei region, founded on the principles of community radio, and ensuring continued access to independent, reliable and accurate information in local languages, for more than 150,000 people in the Abyei region (and neighbouring Twic County in South Sudan).

The Project Director provides oversight in ensuring that grants received by Internews to help independent broadcast media in the field office are properly executed and reported. S/he is an experienced broadcast professional, especially in remote, conflict-ridden environments, and is a believer in the power of information to save lives. The Project Director is expected to provide consistent and high standard editorial oversight training and mentoring and management support in this highly sensitive environment. The position will be based in Agok/Abyei for the duration of the project.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; other duties may be assigned:

• Provide overall management, vision and direction of program, including budget management, technical oversight and quality assurance

• Supervise/Manage staff in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Ensure the project is in compliance with all grant and cooperative agreement rules, requirements and regulations as well as with Internews internal policies and procedures.

• Oversee provision of in depth technical support through formal and in-house trainings to radio stations and journalists.

• Collaborate closely with all partner organizations to monitor their progress and provide technical support as needed

• Serve as the primary budget authority over the project, responsible for ensuring all costs charged to the project are allowable, reasonable and correctly allocated.

• Prepare and assemble materials for all reports, including work plans, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and final reports, in compliance with donor guidelines. Work with Regional Manager to provide comprehensive draft reports, in English, including all proper M&E data, narrative reports, success stories, quotes and photos.

• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the region of responsibility, including the local media

• Maintain contact with local government officials and local organizations in the Agok/Abyei area

• Organize and lead onsite training, workshops and coaching sessions for local journalists in Abyei/Agok

• Provide ongoing mentoring and training support to help radios develop stronger program content

• Facilitate logistics and organize community engagement events in close partnership with civil society organizations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent English skills mandatory; knowledge of local languages in target region in Sudan and/or Arabic language skills desirable

• Minimum 5 years radio broadcasting experience, preferably in community radio

• Minimum 5 years management experience

• Experience in US donor environment, including experience in project set-up

• Experience in building and effectively supervising a diverse team of employees . • Successful track record in supervising, designing, managing, and implementing technical assistance programs

• Proven ability to develop and monitor work plans, training plans, and procurement plans;

• Practical experience in establishing and operating training programs

• Experience living and working in Africa and/or conflict/post-conflict environments

• Strong background understanding of conflict in South Sudan and the Abyei region

• Ability to adjust to shifting political circumstances and create programming accordingly

• Sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics in the work place and experience supervising staff

• Must be self-reliant, resourceful, good problem-solver, good humored, and flexible

• Ability to travel within and spend extended time in the field, with limited facilities, often under harsh conditions

• Relevant academic qualifications

• Must be computer literate


How to apply:

TO APPLY

Please visit Internews' website to apply:

https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH17/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=INTERNEWS&...

Or http://www.internews.org/jobs

United States of America: Internal Auditor, P3, New York

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Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United States of America, United States Virgin Islands
Closing date: 14 Jun 2013

Purpose of the Position To assist in the implementation of audits of field office and headquarters locations as team member in accordance with OIAI standards for audit planning, implementation and reporting. Has particular responsibility for IT-related aspects of the audit. The post is also responsible for the maintenance of OIAI's audit software, databases, and other computer-based facilities, the training of OIAI staff and others in their use and for assisting in the development and maintenance of the division's internal activities.

Key Expected Results 1. Audit Implementation Assist in the audits of major field offices and headquarters locations as team member - applying audit tests to assess the functioning of expected controls in areas within the audit scope -generally with particular responsibility for IT-related aspects - document the completed tests, and analyse the immediate and underlying causes of any identified risks that impede the auditee's performance and maintain awareness of potential for fraudulent activities.

  1. Audit Planning The collection, assessment and analysis of documents and interviews related to audit assignments. Level of responsibility will vary depending on specific role within an audit - which will typically be as a team member.

  2. Audit Reporting As team member - prepare draft audit reports of findings and recommendations for review by the team leader and/or auditees, incorporate their comments, ensure adequacy of documentation for statements made in the audit report, and present final drafts to the team leader.

  3. Co-ordinate the customisation and maintenance of OIA's Lotus Notes based audit software internally and with the vendor, maintain links and communication with ITD for the establishment and operation of the software within UNICEF, and train and support OIA staff and others in its use.

  4. Audit & Division Development and maintenance Participate in audit and division development activities and maintenance tasks to standards agreed with supervisor.

  5. Serve as OIAI's overall focal point for computer services within the division, and as the liaison with ITD on all of OIAI's computer related requirements.

  6. Participate in group and individual audit skill and UNICEF awareness development activities based on OIAI and individual learning plans.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate Advanced university degree in audit, business administration, finance, economics, accounting, information systems or other related fields including programme development, monitoring and evaluation, business analysis, etc.

Certification by an internationally recognized auditing body such as the Institute of Internal Auditors or equivalent or an internationally recognized accountancy body such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants, the Institute of Certified Public Accountants or equivalent is considered highly desirable.

Minimum of five (5) years of diverse work experience in operational and management auditing in large commercial enterprises, national governments or international organizations including public sector, governments, civil society, etc., which use modern auditing techniques, including auditing automated financial and management information systems and management in operational areas - i.e. risk-based auditing, process auditing and systems improvement.

Alternatively, seven (7) years of work experience in UNICEF programmes and/or operations activities in field offices, with strong knowledge of UNICEF programmes and/or operations procedures and systems, including ProMS & SAP may also be taken into consideration. Relevant work experience in monitoring & evaluation, programme analysis & development, business analysis may also be accepted. Practical experience in modern auditing, monitoring and evaluation, business analysis and programme development/analysis in developing countries is considered highly desirable.

Prior practical working knowledge of IT general controls, development processes, application controls and interfaces in complex environments using SAP or similar ERP applications is highly desirable. Experience in usage of query tools (e.g., ABAP queries) and modules (e.g. SAP Audit information system) in extracting/analyzing data as well as audit experience in conducting audits of SAP modules and interfaces (or other ERP) is considered an asset.

Practical experience in supporting/implementing a new accounting standard (National or International) including understanding of IPSAS, International Accounting Standards (IAS) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is considered highly desirable.

Current knowledge of development issues, strategies, as well as programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation, specifically UNICEF as well as an understanding of UNICEF's Business model and financial procedures is considered an asset.

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of an additional UN language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese) is considered an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking. Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals. Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment. Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources. Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise. Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures. Sets, develops and revises organizational strategy and develops clear visions of the organization's future potential. Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear. Sets clearly defined objectives and produces comprehensive project plans for the organization.

Remarks The announcement is to attract and identify qualified candidates to be placed in a Talent Group. A Talent Group is an exclusive roster of experts, established by area of expertise and level, from which UNICEF offices worldwide can quickly select qualified pre-assessed, top-level candidates whenever a post becomes available. If you are interested in working with UNICEF, and have the relevant professional experience and qualifications, we strongly encourage you to apply to the Talent Groups. Should you be among the shortlisted applicants, you will be thoroughly assessed through competency-based interviews, technical tests, and other assessments as appropriate, and if successful, placed in a Talent Group for up to two years. When relevant posts become available, UNICEF hiring offices will review the Talent Group. If a suitable and interested candidate is identified, an offer of employment may be made through this fast-track recruitment process. Recruiting from Talent Groups significantly reduces recruitment time for UNICEF posts. Should you be successfully selected for a Talent Group, you have the advantage of being considered for a variety of posts having undergone just one application process.


How to apply:

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 vacancy, quoting E-VN-2013-001006. Applications must be received by Midnight EST on 14 June 2013. As part of your applicant online profile on UNICEF's e-Recruitment site, please make sure your select “Release Profile” under Candidate Profile/Overview & Release. 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.

Nigeria: Chief of Operations, P-5, Abuja, Nigeria

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Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Nigeria
Closing date: 07 Jun 2013

Purpose of the Position As the head of operations of a large-sized office or area office, you will be accountable for management of cost effective, efficient and secure operations, in support of management, administration and implementation of the country programmes, consistent with operations of all other country offices in the Region in accordance with strategy, plans and decisions made by Regional Management Team and Country Programme Management Teams.

Coordinate collaboration with all other UN agencies to accelerate implementation of the Harmonized Business practices initiatives in line within Reform/coherence.

Provide leadership and guidance in operations to a gender-balanced, multidisciplinary team of professionals to identify and correct gender balances.

Key Expected Results 1. Effective operations of financial, human resource and administrative management Manages and ensures the effective, equitable and efficient operations of the office's finance, human resource and administrative systems to support and facilitate the attainment of programmatic goals and objectives by meeting changing operational requirements. Ensures effective operations that promote gender sensitivity and gender parity. Advises management and assists in establishing new offices.

  1. Policy interpretation and application As technical professional and senior manager, provides accurate and social policy interpretation and organizational policies and procedures in the management of finance and administrative functions through the provision of technical leadership and operational guidance to the country office.

Contributes to global and regional strategic planning and policy changes/formulation on operational matters as necessary; Provides technical input to contribute to the establishment of operational guidelines in close coordination with the head of office, the Regional Operations Officer and DFAM.

Implements the effective communication, training, roll-out, monitoring and evaluation of new operational initiatives, guidelines and procedures. (Include aspects required to achieve UNICEF#s objective for gender parity.)

  1. Fiduciary integrity/responsibility for funds and assets Safeguards the financial resources entrusted to the office by advising on and/or managing financial assets, financial planning and cash management activities and by recommending improvements to the financial and administrative management systems and procedures. Accountable for fiduciary integrity/responsibility for funds and assets taking decision on all operational and financial transactions, disbursement of funds, and administrative arrangements.

Ensure efficient, cost-effective and transparent utilization of resources through knowledge and technologytransfer between offices and consistency of approaches. Negotiate cost effective contractual arrangements with service providers as well as with implementing partners as required.

  1. Leadership in strategic planning and policy formulation in the areas of operations Plays a leadership role in strategic planning and decision-making within the UNICEF Operations. Take initiative in development of improved management systems. Provides sound professional input and oversight to the development, reform and change of financial, human resource and administrative policies, systems and procedures that secure the highest standard of efficiency and competence in staff.

Participates in global and regional strategic planning and policy changes, including formulation on operational matters; provides authoritative advice from technical, operational and administrative perspectives to contribute to the improvement and establishment of operational guidelines, including those that strengthen gender policy in programming and staff gender parity. Negotiate cost effective contractual arrangements with service providers as well as with implementing partners.

Working closely with Head of Sections explore possibility to enter agreement- in line with UNICEF policies - with private sectors/corporate entities in order to access innovative technology, to benefit the country programme against reasonable costs or under special arrangements in the framework of Social corporate responsibility(CSR).

Participates in effective management process by providing technical advice and support to corporate committees (including PBR, RMTs, CMT, JCC, CRC, PSB, etc.).

  1. Office Services Ensures the provision of basic offices services including space management, equipment, communications and security to enhance staff safety and productivity.

Under the auspices of the Inter-Agency Operations Management Team, supports approaches for enhancing UN common services to attain efficiencies and effectiveness. Play and role in the UN Operation management group, coordinating with peers of other UN agencies, base on the agenda agreed with the UNCT , to plan and implement the Harmonized Business practices initiatives in line within Reform/coherence, including in the areas of Harmonized Cash transfer (HACT), common services, common premises.

  1. CPMP Development of the finance, budget and administrative components of the CPMP is timely completed; participates in the review of office structures and operations, and compilation of required job descriptions, prior to budget preparation, in line with the country programme commitment; contributes to the preparation of budget and the accompanying justification and documentation. Participates in the country programme strategy, development, planning and preview/reviews meetings to identify staffing and administrative operational requirements. Within the framework of the CPMP, coordinates and contributes towards human resources planning.

  2. Compliance and Internal Control Monitors and manages budget process. Ensures all other operational reporting requirements are fully met for the office.

Monitors compliance with all operational systems and procedures and ensures integrity in all financial and other administrative operations of the office.

Serves as the focal person for office management indicators; ensures all other operational reporting requirements are fully met for the office; in collaboration with the Deputy Representative, ensures the implementation of agreed audit recommendations; advises on corrective measures to be taken and establishes relevant internal controls. Develops training activities to ensure effective operational performance and efficiency. Identify potential learning organisation which can be resourceful for capacity building of UNICEF staff and partners in good business practices and establish collaborative partnership with these institution as appropriate.

  1. Staff Learning and Development Develops training activities to ensure effective operational performance and efficiency. Develops and implements effective staff learning and development programme activities for both programme and operations staff on operational matters for capacity building. Plans and conducts operations workshops/learning programmes for organizational competency building, staff development, learning and career development. Provides coaching and counselling to the staff on performance enhancement/ development. Liaise with knowledge institutions to explore and conclude when requires partnership with this institution for capacity development of staff. Shares best practices in promoting gender awareness and equity in operation.

  2. Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration Maintains government counterpart relations; resolves issues pertaining to conditions of service, operational facilities and privileges within the context of the Basic Cooperation Agreement; Ensures adherence to financial regulations and rules pertaining to Cash Assistance to Government (CAG).

Coordinate with Head of sections to identify needs for orientation and training of Government counterparts and implementing partners in UNICEF operations policies and procedures and coordinate contribute to the planning and implementation of capacity building of these partners accordingly.

Advises Head of Office on finance, human resource and administrative matters providing guidance on all operational submissions for the approval of the Regional Director; briefs office staff on financial, human resource and administrative policies and procedures providing authoritative advice; provides technical guidance and oversight to junior Operations staff in country offices and swiftly resolves operational issues.

Coordinates/liaises with the HQ Divisions to support policy formulation in the area of operations; advises on the applicability of new policy directives to regional operations. Makes substantive recommendations on the improvement of systems and internal controls, planning and restructuring and resolution of sensitive issues and problems, taking into account the prevailing conditions in the locality.

Establishes and maintains all consultative and management committees (e.g. APC, JCP, JCC, CRC, PSB, TRT, PBR and Training); Organizes and trains committees in compliance with the guidelines.

Collaborates with senior Programme Officers and country office staff providing creative problem solving in support of programming activities while maintaining sound internal operational controls.

Represents the office in meetings with local banks and administrative suppliers; negotiates locally issued contracts as well as in meetings with other UN Agencies to coordinate operational matters and activities, including harmonization of the UN common system. Coordinates field emergency services

Provide leadership for operations commitments implantation in emergency, in line with the CCCs working closely with the Head of sections and clusters coordinators ( Health , Nutrition , Wash and protection as well as in line with the Interagency standing Committee (IASC) principles and the needs as identified by the Humanitarian Country team (HCT).

Represents UNICEF in the local salary survey committee and fully participates in all processes of the salary survey review and administration to ensure the methodology is applied correctly throughout.

Establish good working relationship with companies/organizations which provide for good comparators in order gain easy access to their information for the salary survey exercises.

Coordinates promptly with the Regional Office, the Head of Office, Programme Officers and other staff in the country office for security-related issues and emergency operations. Provides operational support to emergency preparedness and emergencies. Informs and updates all staff members in the country office on security related issues and emergency operations. Pays particular attention to gender issues that may be expected to intensify during emergencies.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate Advanced university degree in accounting, business administration, economics, or financial management. Membership - or enrolled for membership # in a recognized professional accountancy body.

Ten years of relevant work experience at the national and international levels in in office management, finance, accounting, ICT, human resources, administration supply and procurement related fields. Work experience in emergency duty station is an asset. Fluency in English and another UN language.

Competencies of Successful Candidate Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking. Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals. Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment. Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources. Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise. Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures. Sets, develops and revises organizational strategy and develops clear visions of the organization#s future potential. Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear. Sets clearly defined objectives and produces comprehensive project plans for the organization

Remarks This is a re-advertisement due to the time-lapse from the closing of the original vacancy. Previous applicants need not reapply as their original application will be duly considered.


How to apply:

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 vacancy, quoting E-VN-2013-001004. Applications must be received by Midnight EST on 7 June 2013. As part of your applicant online profile on UNICEF's e-Recruitment site, please make sure your select “Release Profile” under Candidate Profile/Overview & Release. 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.

World: Head of New Business Development

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Organization: Marie Stopes International
Country: World
Closing date: 28 Jun 2013

We are looking an experienced Head of New Business Development to play a significant role in directing Marie Stopes International's (MSI) efforts to develop and secure new funding opportunities for MSI country programs worldwide. As a part of MSI’s New Business Development (NBD) team, you will be responsible for overseeing the overall quality of proposal packages ensuring that they are responsive to donor requirements, technically robust, current and innovative.


The Head of NBD is a multi-dimensional and fast-paced role requiring an experienced and dynamic individual with proven experience in new business development, international program design, and a passion for quality. The right candidate will have demonstrated experience leading teams in complex design processes, strategic planning and mentorship. You will be a strong writer, detail orientated, highly organised, and willing to travel int ernationally up to 25%.


To be considered for this role you will have:

  • A proven track record of securing high value awards from bilateral donors, multilateral donors, and foundations and trusts preferred. Experience with corporate social responsibility grants desirable
  • demonstrated experience working in international program management (international health preferred) with proven achievements in project design, implementation, and evaluation
  • proven experience in facilitating technical and strategic design processes, and developing workflow processes and tools
  • proven experience in managing complex business processes with multiple stakeholders under rigorous deadlines
  • proven experience in budget development and sound understanding of financial program management processes
  • excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills in multi-cultural environmen ts.

In return for your hard work we can offer you on-going career support as well as personal and professional development within a growing social business.


To fully understand the required specification for the role, please view the job framework.

Applications close on Friday 28th June 2013.


How to apply:

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World: Senior New Business Development Advisor

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Organization: Marie Stopes International
Country: World
Closing date: 06 Jun 2013

We are looking for two experienced Senior New Business Development Advisors to play a significant role in directing Marie Stopes International's (MSI) efforts to develop and secure new funding opportunities for MSI country programs worldwide. As a part of MSI’s New Business Development (NBD) team, you will support country programs to develop dynamic and successful proposals for institutional donors, including bi-lateral and multilateral donors, private foundations, charitable trusts, and host country governments.

The Senior NBD Advisor is a challenging and exciting role requiring an experienced and dynamic individual with international program management expertise, highly-developed interpersonal communication skills, and a passion for working in international development. The right candidate will have demonstrated experience leading teams in complex processes, working in fast-paced multi-cultural en vironments, and delivering high quality outputs under tight deadlines. You will be a strong writer, detail oriented, and willing to travel internationally up to 30%.

To be considered for this role you will have:

  • proven experience in managing complex business processes with multiple stakeholders under rigorous deadlines
  • demonstrated experience working in international program management or international development (international health preferred)
  • proven track record of developing technical strategies for complex proposals and in securing high-value contracts from bilateral donors (with a strong preference for US government agencies), multilateral donors, and foundations and trusts preferred
  • proven experience in strategic planning, programmatic design and budget development
  • proven experience developing publications and outputs for external audiences
  • excellent in terpersonal communication and negotiation skills.

In return for your hard work we can offer you on-going career support as well as personal and professional development within a growing social business.

To fully understand the required specification for the role, please view the job framework.

Applications close on Friday 6th June 2013.


How to apply:

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United States of America: Manager, Capacity Strengthening for Inter-Religious Action

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Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 28 Jun 2013

Title: Manager II, Capacity Strengthening for Inter-Religious Action Department: Program Quality Support Department (PQSD) Position Type: Full-time Areas of Interest: Peacebuilding, Partnership Location: Flexibility with specific base location - Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Egypt or Nigeria To Apply: www.crs.org/about/careers

Note: This position is contingent on the awarding of funding by the donor

Background: CRS believes in the importance of collaboration among different religious groups to address significant problems, and to strengthen social cohesion within religiously diverse communities. As the official overseas development organization of the U.S. Catholic community, CRS has a special obligation to support inter-religious efforts of sister catholic churches. This priority is reflected in CRS’ strategy for justice and peacebuilding, which includes specific objectives related to increased social cohesion and church action for peace and justice, including interfaith dialogue and action. CRS’ partner capacity strengthening efforts focus on supporting partners to effectively contribute to integral human development as members of a vibrant, diverse civil society.

Organizations seeking to engage in inter-religious action clearly require specific knowledge, skills and attitudes in order to be effective. Through expanded collaboration with a private foundation, CRS will work with a select set of Catholic Church and inter-religious partners in five locations (Niger/Nigeria border, Upper Egypt, Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda), to enhance their capacity for and provide opportunities to engage in interfaith action. Within the wider set of potential collaborations, CRS will concentrate on Muslim-Christian initiatives, and specifically on strengthening church partners’ capacity for effective collaboration with Muslim organizations. CRS will likewise focus on building its own internal staff capacity to support sister church and inter-religious organizations who engage in Muslim-Christian cooperation.

Job Summary: CRS seeks a qualified candidate as Project Manager of the Capacity Strengthening for Inter-religious Action initiative, to provide overall direction and leadership to this three-year project. The project has an overall goal of contributing to human development and peaceful coexistence among Muslim and Christian communities in select sites in Upper Egypt, along the Niger/Nigeria border, and in the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. It will do this through strengthening partner capacities for engagement in interreligious networks; and providing opportunities for Muslim and Christian leaders, particularly youth, to work together to develop and implement small connector projects in their communities. As preparation for the above, the project will assist CRS staff and partners to gain improved knowledge and tools, adopt more positive attitudes toward the “religious other,” and learn relevant technical skills such as conflict analysis and effective communication.

The project manager will coordinate the implementation of all aspects of the program to ensure quality implementation including planning, monitoring, evaluation, and learning, and effective, timely reporting to the donor. S/he will also provide relevant technical assistance. The successful candidate will operate with the organizational structure of CRS, reporting to the Senior Advisor for Justice and Peacebuilding and liaising with the Director and other staff of the Strength in Solidarity capacity strengthening program, a complementary initiative. The project manager will also have close interaction with CRS staff and partners of the participating country programs and the corresponding regional technical advisors and other regional staff, as well as local and international content experts and facilitators.

Specific Responsibilities: • Planning and implementing capacity strengthening plans specifically tailored to each site including: • Baseline assessment and project monitoring • CRS country program and partner organizational self-assessments on capacity for inter-religious action • Coordination of the compilation, development, and/or adaptation of training/learning resources • Preparation and implementation of knowledge, attitude and skills development sessions with both CRS country program staff and partners, including hands-on facilitation and working with country programs and partners to identify appropriate internal and external resource persons/facilitators as needed • Identification of key project knowledge for documentation and promoting cross-Regional learning, • Mentoring of staff and partners • Team-building • Liaising with specialists on interfaith dynamics in US academic institutions and those abroad • Annual implementation planning, and grant financial management and monitoring • Preparation of regular reports (narrative and financial) and informal updates as appropriate to the donor

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff) These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results. • Serves with Integrity • Models Stewardship • Cultivates Constructive Relationships • Promotes Learning Key Working Relationships: INTERNAL: Justice and Peacebuilding Senior Advisors, and Strength in Solidarity team at Headquarters; Senior Program Development Officer in the Foundations team; Deputy Regional Directors, Regional Technical Advisors for Justice and Peacebuilding, Country Representatives, Heads of Program, and Program Managers in and for the project countries EXTERNAL: Select CRS staff and Catholic Church and inter-religious partners in the specific project countries; external inter-religious specialists and consultants for monitoring and evaluation.

Qualifications and Skills: • Graduate degree in organizational development, peacebuilding or conflict resolution, religious studies or other relevant field required. • Minimum 8 years responsibility in Africa or Middle Eastern country/ies, including experience with inter-religious dynamics and organizational development required • Understanding of and experience with faith-based organizations, local religious structures and capacity-building principles in local partnerships required • Comprehension of Muslim and Christian scriptures as related to peace and justice required • Proven conflict analysis skills required • Good facilitation skills for meetings and workshops required • Demonstrated knowledge of project or program management, including monitoring and evaluation, required • Good inter-personal skills and ability to build and motivate diverse groups of actors required • Cultural sensitivity and flexibility required • Ability to travel up to 35% nationally and internationally required • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required • Excellent oral and written English required. Additional fluency in Arabic, Swahili, Hausa or French desired Citizen or legal resident of a project site country required Note: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

To apply for this position please visit our website at: www.crs.org/about/careers

EOE/M/F/D/V


How to apply:

www.crs.org/about/careers

Afghanistan: Donor Relations & Coordination Advisor

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Organization: Civilian Technical Assistance Programme
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 23 Jun 2013

Average salary up to US$120,000.00/annum plus allowances based on relevant qualifications and work experiences 1. Organizational Context Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Martyrs and Disabled (MoLSAMD) is the Afghan government’s mandated responsible body to manage Labor Affairs; Social Protection, Social Welfare and policy development and service delivery for Persons with Disabilities, and families of Martyrs. The General Directorate of Policy, Planning, External Relations and Monitoring & Evaluation’s mission is to identify, formulate, and monitor strategies, policies, plans, and programs throughout the ministry’s technical sectors. The General Directorate also manages and coordinates the ministry’s relations with regional and international organizations, including donor coordination.
The Civilian Technical Assistance Programme (CTAP) is an Afghan government programme that aims to create stronger government institutions with more effective structures, efficient processes and skilled personnel. It assists Afghan government organizations to implement capacity development and performance improvement programmes by providing them with skilled international technical experts and capacity development advisors. On behalf of MoLSAMD, CTAP is now seeking to fill the position of Donor Relations & Coordination Advisor to work in MoLSAMD’s General Directorate of Policy, Planning, External Relations and Monitoring & Evaluation under the management of the General Director. This position is open to international passport holders only: Afghan expatriates and nationals of regional countries are especially encouraged to apply. 2. Position 2.1 Nature and Scope of Assignment This assignment involves supporting a government-led capacity development programme within MoLSAMD’s General Directorate of Policy, Planning, External Relations and Monitoring & Evaluation. Under the supervision of the General Director of Policy, Planning, External Relations and Monitoring & Evaluation, the successful candidate will provide technical advice, management support and technical inputs required to allow the General Directorate, and in particular the Department of External Relations, to oversee the donor relations and coordination processes of the ministry.
The successful applicant will be expected to work with and through his/her Afghan national counterparts, and to progressively transfer skills, expertise and knowledge to them. This position does not involve management or line responsibilities under any circumstances. 2.2 Duties and Responsibilities Working with the General Director, and counterparts from the Department of External Relations, and with assistance from the CTAP Capacity Development team and other relevant staff and advisors, the Donor Relations & Coordination Advisor will: • Conduct situation analysis/needs assessment/baseline assessment and develop a capacity building and training plan for the Department of External Relations in consultation with the General Director and in conjunction with the HR Department and any other relevant capacity development programs.

• Develop a comprehensive work plan and action plan based on situation analysis and considering the capacity development and change management activities reflected in the ToR

• Assist and train relevant staff in conducting a functional assessment of the current state of donor and stakeholder relations, donor coordination procedures, protocols and strategies within MoLSAMD and develop a change management/capacity development plan in consultation with the General Director, counterparts and other relevant stakeholders

• Develop coordination mechanisms, coach, train and advise department staff on efficient MoLSAMD-led coordination and consultation with key donors and stakeholders to ensure increased harmony between donor assistance and MoLSAMD strategic priorities, as well as increased MoLSAMD initiative and leadership of the donor coordination process

• Assist, train and advise the relevant staff in development, dissemination, and implementation of guidelines and protocols for MoLSAMD donor relations and coordination, including the role of provincial departments

• Coach and advise relevant staff at the department on the design, development, and implementation of a donor contact & coordination database within MoLSAMD

• Advise and Train the Department of External Relations staff on relevant MoLSAMD and national/international events and documents that should be harmonized into MoLSAMD’s fundraising and donor strategy (i.e. Afghanistan National Development Strategy (ANDS) revisions, National Priority Programs (NPPs), Tokyo Conference Declaration, etc.)

• Assist and work closely with relevant MoLSAMD staff and other advisors in the Strategic Planning and M&E units to support the development of institutional capacities for effective aid management and mutual accountability at both national and sub-national levels

• Other relevant tasks as assigned by his/her supervisor,
2.3 Deliverables The deliverables of Donor Relation and Coordination Advisor are: • Situation analysis conducted that serves as a baseline for the department • Comprehensive work plan and action plan developed and implemented • A capacity building/ training plan regarding staff capacity developed and implemented • A change management/capacity development plan developed • Guidelines & training materials related to: o Stakeholder Analysis and Donor Coordination mechanisms developed o Strategic Fundraising Plans and action plans developed o MoLSAMD Donor contact protocols developed o Relevant National Policies and Plans developed? o Negotiation and Communication mechanisms developed

• MoLSAMD Donor Contact & Coordination Database along with related protocols and training manual in place • External Relation directorate staff fully trained on above mentioned areas

2.4 Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required The candidate should have the following skills, experience and qualifications: • Master degree in public administration, public policy, strategic planning, organizational/institutional development, human resource development, business administration, or other related field (PhD is preferred) • At least 8 years of relevant work experiences in in capacity development, strategic planning and donor coordination • Relevant experiences in at least one of the following sectors: Labor Affairs, Social Protection, Social Welfare, or Disability. Demonstrated history of providing training, coaching and mentoring to local counterpart staff is a plus • Able to produce reports and other standards documents, in English, up to a professional standard • Previous experience in under-developed, insecure or post-conflict environments a plus • Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto is a strong plus


How to apply:

Submission Guideline:

Application should be completed online via www.ctapafghanistan.org Only short listed candidates whose background and experiences corresponds to the above criteria will be contacted for further consideration. Afghan expatriates and nationals of countries in Afghanistan’s region are especially preferred for this position. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for CTAP positions.

Afghanistan: Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor

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Organization: Civilian Technical Assistance Programme
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 22 Jun 2013

Average salary up to US$120,000.00/annum plus allowances based on relevant qualifications and work experiences 1. Organizational Context Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Martyrs and Disabled (MoLSAMD) is the Afghan government’s mandated responsible body to manage Labor Affairs; Social Protection, Social Welfare and policy development and service delivery for Persons with Disabilities, and families of Martyrs. The General Directorate of Policy, Planning, External Relations and Monitoring & Evaluation’s mission is to identify, formulate, and monitor strategies, policies, plans, and programs throughout the ministry’s technical sectors. The General Directorate also manages and coordinates the ministry’s relations with regional and international organizations, including donor coordination.
The Civilian Technical Assistance Programme (CTAP) is an Afghan government programme that aims to create stronger government institutions with more effective structures, efficient processes and skilled personnel. It assists Afghan government organizations to implement capacity development and performance improvement programmes by providing them with skilled international technical experts and capacity development advisors. On behalf of MoLSAMD, CTAP is now seeking to fill the position of Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor to work in MoLSAMD’s General Directorate of Policy, Planning, External Relations and Monitoring & Evaluation under the management of the General Director. This position is open to international passport holders only: Afghan expatriates and nationals of regional countries are especially encouraged to apply. 2. Position 2.1 Nature and Scope of Assignment This assignment involves supporting a government-led capacity development programme within MoLSAMD’s General Directorate of Policy, Planning, External Relations and Monitoring & Evaluation. Under the supervision of the General Director of Policy, Planning, External Relations and Monitoring & Evaluation, the successful candidate will provide technical advice, management support and technical inputs required to allow the General Directorate, and in particular the Department of External Relations, to oversee the donor relations and coordination processes of the ministry.
The successful applicant will be expected to work with and through his/her Afghan national counterparts, and to progressively transfer skills, expertise and knowledge to them. This position does not involve management or line responsibilities under any circumstances. 2.2 Duties and Responsibilities Working in coordination with the General Director, and counterparts from the Department of Monitoring & Evaluation, and with assistance from the CTAP Capacity Development team and other relevant staff and advisors, the Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor will: • Conduct situation analysis/needs assessment/baseline assessment and develop a capacity building and training plan for the Monitoring and Evaluation Department in consultation with the General Director and in conjunction with the HR Department and any other relevant capacity development programs.

• Develop a comprehensive work plan and action plan based on situation analysis and considering the capacity development and change management activities reflected in the ToR

• Assist and train M&E relevant staff in conducting of functional assessment of the current state of monitoring and evaluation mandates, policies, and procedures within MoLSAMD and develop a change management/capacity development plan in consultation with the General Director and relevant stakeholders

• Coach and train M&E department staff in basic core competencies and functional skills, as per capacity building and change management plans. Develop manuals and materials for continued training, including training roll out to Kabul and provincial departments, as needed

• Assist and advise the relevant M&E staff in designing and development of an M&E mandate/framework and protocol for MoLSAMD to fulfill the department’s mandate to monitor and evaluate development projects as well as to achieve MoLSAMD Strategic Plan

• Assist and train M&E staff in development of tools and techniques, as needed, for quantitative and qualitative analysis of MoLSAMD strategic and program-level indicators and targets

• Assist, train/coach and advise the M&E staff in developing a protocol for effective coordination and collaboration among MoLSAMD development project M&E units

• Assist and train M&E relevant staff, as needed, in reporting policies and formats for key donors, stakeholders, or national development processes (i.e. Afghanistan National Development Strategy (ANDS), National Priority Programs (NPPs), etc.

• Assist, train and advise the department in designing, development, and implementation of a monitoring & evaluation database within MoLSAMD to ensure proper documentation and storage of monitoring data, M&E plans and reports, evaluations, and other relevant documents

• Assist and work closely with M&E relevant staff and other advisors in the Strategic Planning and External Relations units to support the development of institutional capacities for program/project evaluation and lessons learned at both national and sub-national levels.

• Other relevant tasks as assigned by his/her supervisor at the ministry

2.3 Deliverables The deliverables of Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor are: • Situation analysis conducted that serves as a baseline for the department • Comprehensive work plan and action plan developed and implemented • Capacity building/training plan developed and implemented • A change management/capacity development plan (regarding Systems/Process Capacity) developed and implemented • Guidelines, systems & training materials related to the followings developed and made ready for implementation: o Monitoring & Evaluation core concepts & functions o MoLSAMD M&E Protocol/framework o M&E Quality Control o Reporting • MoLSAMD M&E protocol/framework, with accompanying responsibility matrix developed • MoLSAMD M&E Database, with accompanying protocols and training manual developed

2.4 Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required The candidate should have the following skills, experience and qualifications: • Master degree in public administration, public policy, strategic planning, organizational/institutional development, human resource development, business administration, or other related field (PhD is preferred) • At least 8 years of relevant work experiences in in capacity development, strategic planning and donor coordination • Relevant experiences in at least one of the following sectors: Labor Affairs, Social Protection, Social Welfare, or Disability. Demonstrated history of providing training, coaching and mentoring to local counterpart staff is a plus • Able to produce reports and other standards documents, in English, up to a professional standard • Previous experience in under-developed, insecure or post-conflict environments a plus • Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto is a strong plus


How to apply:

Submission Guideline:

Application should be completed online via www.ctapafghanistan.org Only short listed candidates whose background and experiences corresponds to the above criteria will be contacted for further consideration. Afghan expatriates and nationals of countries in Afghanistan’s region are especially preferred for this position. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for CTAP positions.

occupied Palestinian territory: International Consultant to provide specialized training on security and incident managment in prison settings

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Organization: UN Office on Drugs and Crime
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 10 Jun 2013

The purpose of this assignment is to enhance CRCD staff’s training capacity through providing a specialized training module on security and incident management in prison setting, taking into consideration all UNODC relevant materials and international standards and the minimum use of force. The module is part of a comprehensive curriculum that will be used by CRCD trainers and delivery of associated ToT and pilot which will be conducted using the mentioned module.


How to apply:

Technical proposal for the referred assignment should be submitted at: http://jobs.undp.ps

Financial proposal, using the form found in Annex III, should be sent either via/to e-mail address: quotation.papp@undp.org or to Fax No. 02-6268257 (If will be sent through Email: File/Email size should not exceed 5 MB in a single email - proposal could be sent by multiple emails as needed) Both technical and financial proposals should be submitted on or before 10:00 a.m. on Monday 10 June 2013 (Jerusalem Time). Late submissions will be rejected. Both the technical and financial proposals should be submitted by the applicant in order to be considered for evaluation. Late and/or incomplete submissions will be rejected.

occupied Palestinian territory: International Consultant to provide specialized training on security and incident managment in prison settings

$
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Organization: UN Office on Drugs and Crime
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 10 Jun 2013

The purpose of this assignment is to enhance CRCD staff’s training capacity through providing a specialized training module on security and incident management in prison setting, taking into consideration all UNODC relevant materials and international standards and the minimum use of force. The module is part of a comprehensive curriculum that will be used by CRCD trainers and delivery of associated ToT and pilot which will be conducted using the mentioned module.


How to apply:

Technical proposal for the referred assignment should be submitted at: http://jobs.undp.ps

Financial proposal, using the form found in Annex III, should be sent either via/to e-mail address: quotation.papp@undp.org or to Fax No. 02-6268257 (If will be sent through Email: File/Email size should not exceed 5 MB in a single email - proposal could be sent by multiple emails as needed) Both technical and financial proposals should be submitted on or before 10:00 a.m. on Monday 10 June 2013 (Jerusalem Time). Late submissions will be rejected. Both the technical and financial proposals should be submitted by the applicant in order to be considered for evaluation. Late and/or incomplete submissions will be rejected.

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