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Italy: Livestock Policy Officer P-4

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Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization
Country: Italy
Closing date: 22 Feb 2016

Organizational Setting

The Animal Production and Health Division (AGA) assists member countries in the sustainable development of the livestock sector and in optimizing its contribution to nutrition, food security and rural poverty reduction, integrating scientific and technical expertise and policy advice. It provides a coordination role and hosts technical networks in the areas of, animal health, genetics, animal husbandry, feed, support to emergency preparedness and response. The Division facilitates policy dialogue (incl. intergovernmental bodies), manages knowledge and provides information, analysis and technical assistance for the development and implementation of innovative solutions to produce safe animal products more efficiently and more responsibly.

The post is located in the Livestock Information, Sector Analysis and Policy Branch (AGAL). AGAL provides livestock sector analysis with a particular focus on poverty reduction, climate change and resource use, and on animal health issues, also in relation to environmental and human health. It provides policy support and guidance to countries and stakeholders in the livestock sector, and facilitates policy dialogue among stakeholders.

Reporting Lines

The Livestock Policy Officer reports to the Chief, AGAL

Key Results

Comprehensive technical and policy expertise to support the planning, development and implementation of Departmental/Division programmes, projects, products and services in accordance with Departmental/Division objectives and FAO Strategic Objectives

Key Functions

· Plans and leads components of multi-disciplinary teams, leads and/or participates on Organization-wide, cross-Departmental committees, project teams, and working groups and/or provides specialized expertise on technical networks and/or international technical policy and/or international technical policy and standard setting bodies.

· Develops technical, analytical, monitoring and reporting frameworks, and related methodologies, tools, systems and databases etc. to support the planning, implementation/delivery and monitoring of programmes of work, projects, products and/or services.

· Designs and conducts research, data collection, validation, analysis and/or reporting activities to support the development of technical standards, international instruments, innovative approaches and strategies, new tools, technologies, technical reports/publications, and/or policy proposals as well as the provision of technical/policy/ specialist/advice and expertise.

· Responds to country requests for technical and policy assistance, provides technical advice, assistance and solutions to Decentralized Offices and provides technical backstopping to field projects.

· Collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality / effectiveness of capacity development and knowledge sharing activities within member countries such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning materials, on-line tools..

· Promotes international cooperation/advocates best practices, increased policy dialogue and provides technical expertise at international/intergovernmental meetings.

· Participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Corporate strategy.

Specific Functions

· Lead/contribute to livestock policy analyses for evidence-based decision making, including livestock systems or sector analyses, involving managing, processing and analysing spatial information and related database development relating to livestock production systems and relevant or emerging thematic areas such as natural resources, climate change, poverty, nutrition, health and economics

· Establishes partnerships with key organizations in the area of livestock system analysis and information, such as the International Livestock Research Institute, the International Food Policy Research Institute and the World Bank and others;

· Advises countries and FAO colleagues in decentralised offices on data collection and analysis for sustainable livestock development;

· Prepares and disseminates data and analyses on the livestock sector and advises the Division on data management.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

· Advanced university degree in animal science, veterinary or agricultural sciences with specialization in livestock policy, livestock production systems, or livestock ecosystems/agroecology/environmental management

· Seven years of relevant experience in livestock policy, livestock production systems or livestock ecosystems / agroecology / environmental management

· Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian

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Competencies

· Results Focus

· Teamwork

· Communication

· Building Effective Relationships

· Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

· Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable

· Extent and relevance of experience in analysing agriculture and livestock production systems and related issues

· Extent and relevance of experience in spatial information systems and spatial analysis

· Ability to mobilize resources

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

· All candidates should possess computer/word processing skills.

· Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by a competency-based interview.

· Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your iRecruitment online profile (see “*How to Apply*”). We strongly recommend that you ensure that the information is accurate and complete including employment record, academic qualifications and language skills.

· Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognised in the IAU/UNESCO list.

· Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice and the endorsed candidates will be considered for the Employment Roster for a period of 2 years.

· Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments.

REMUNERATION

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm


How to apply:

To apply, visit the iRecruitment website at http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/ and complete your online profile. Only applications received through iRecruitment will be considered.

Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.

Vacancies will be removed from iRecruitment at 23:59 Central European Time (CET) on the deadline for applications date. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date. If you need help, or have queries, please contact: iRecruitment@fao.org


United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Finance, Admin and Operations Intern

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Organization: International Alert
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 14 Feb 2016

Salary: £14,570 per annum, pro rata (this will be equivalent of to £4,371 for the duration of the contract)**

Duration: 6 months, 3 days per week

Based: London

An exciting opportunity to work with an international NGO and gain exposure to its financial, administrative and operational management systems has arisen, for an under/postgraduate. This role will enable you to gain valuable experience and skills across these areas within International Alert’s Africa Programme.

You will be based in London at Headquarters, but will have frequent interaction with the country offices where we work. We are currently looking for someone who can demonstrate efficiency, problem-solving skills and the talent to work within a very diverse team. You will be working on various areas of administration, logistics, accounting, finance and operations; hence versatility and an eye for detail are both essential talents required in this role.

This role involves providing general support to the Africa Programme and reporting to the Africa Programme Finance Officer, with a responsibility for a range of tasks including engaging with internal and external stakeholders. You will form an integral part of the team and contribute to specific outputs and projects.

International Alert helps people find peaceful solutions to conflict.

We are one of the world’s leading peacebuilding organisations, with nearly 30 years of experience laying the foundations for peace.

We work with local people around the world to help them build peace. And we advise governments, organisations and companies on how to support peace.

We focus on issues which influence peace, including governance, economics, gender relations, social development, climate change, and the role of businesses and international organisations in high-risk places.

www.international-alert.org


How to apply:

The above are some of the requirements for the job. For the full job requirements and an application pack (the person specification section of which will form the basis of short-listing), please visithttp://www.international-alert.org/jobs**. In your application, please indicate the full job title of the role you are applying for.**

To apply, please send a completed INTERN application form and equal opportunities form tojobs@international-alert.org, both of which can be found under ‘Downloads’.

Please note we do not accept CVs

As it is unlikely that we will be able to obtain a Work Permit for this role, all job applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Closing date: 14th February at 5pm (UK time)

Interviews will take place on w/c 22nd February

Start date: As soon as possible thereafter

WhileInternational Alert will endeavour to contact all candidates within a reasonable time, this may not always be possible due to limited resources. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful. International Alert is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be judged strictly on the basis of merit.

Italy: Senior Animal Production Officer ( Genetic Resources and Animal Production) P-5

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Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization
Country: Italy
Closing date: 22 Feb 2016

Organizational Setting

The Animal Production and Health Division (AGA) assists member countries in the sustainable development of the livestock sector and in optimizing its contribution to nutrition, food security and rural poverty reduction, integrating scientific and technical expertise and policy advice. It provides a coordination role and hosts technical networks in the areas of, animal health, genetics, animal husbandry, feed, support to emergency preparedness and response. The Division facilitates policy dialogue (incl. intergovernmental bodies), manages knowledge and provides information, analysis and technical assistance for the development and implementation of innovative solutions to produce safe animal products more efficiently and more responsibly.

The function will serve both the Animal Genetic Resources Branch and the Livestock Production Systems Branch. The branches serve as the units of reference for knowledge and expertise on Animal Genetic Resources and Livestock Production Systems. Support is provided to countries in developing and implementing the Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources, in developing policies and regulations on the use and management of Animal Genetic Resources, in preparing and implementing livestock sector development policies, strategies, programmes and projects.

Reporting Lines

The Senior Animal Production Officer (Genetic Resources and Animal Production) reports to the Director, AGA

Technical Focus

Rural Development; Resilience; Animal Genetic Resources Management; Global biodiversity assessments; Breeding; Conservation; Animal identification, recording and traceability; Dairy production; Poultry production; Small Ruminant Production; Pastoralism; Feeding; Feed safety; Livestock production systems

Key Results

· Leadership and technical policy expertise for the planning, development and implementation of Departmental / Division Programmes of work, projects, products, services in accordance with (Departmental &) FAO Strategic Objectives

Key Functions

· Plans, manages, or leads highly specialized or multi-disciplinary teams, leads, coordinates, and/or participates on Organization-wide, cross-Departmental committees, project teams, and working groups, and/or provides technical leadership/secretariat services on technical networks and/or international technical policy and standard setting bodies.

· Analyzes global and country specific requirements and relevant technical issues to provide critical input into the FAO Strategic Objectives, Programme of Work, work plans and the supporting budgets and/or resourcing strategies.

· Implements and monitors programmes of work involving the development of the approach, evidence based strategies, and related tools, methodologies and the supporting system/database, monitoring and reporting frameworks

· Conducts, designs and oversees research and analysis activities to support the development of technical standards, international instruments, innovation, technical reports, publications and/or on-going programme development as well as the provision of technical and/or policy advisory services

· Provides technical and policy advice to Member countries and technical support to decentralized offices in the development and implementation of their programmes.

· Leads and/or collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality / effectiveness of capacity development and knowledge sharing activities within member countries such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning, on-line tools.

· Represents the Organization at international meetings and conferences, identifies and implements strategic partnerships, advocates best practices and increased policy dialogue and develops and negotiates effective working relationships/consensus and agreements with international and national stakeholders.

· Leads and/or participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Corporate strategy.

· Provides guidance, mentoring and advice to junior staff.

· Participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Corporate strategy.

Specific Functions

· Provide vision and strategic thinking on animal production and animal genetic resources related matters for the development and implementation of FAOs programmes of work, with a focus on sustainable agriculture and food systems, and contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals.

· Manage the Animal Genetics and Production unit and contribute to management and planning at the level of the Animal Production and Health Division (AGA)

· Provide support to member countries in implementing the Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources and developing policies and regulations on the use and management of animal genetic resources, in line with relevant international instruments;

· Act as Secretary of the Intergovernmental Technical Working Group on Animal Genetic Resources under the guidance of the FAO Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture;

Candidates will be assessed against the following

Minimum Requirements

· Advanced degree in animal science or related agriculture discipline, with specialisation in livestock production systems and/or management of animal genetic resources

· Ten years of relevant experience in policy and technical work, including international relations, related to livestock production and management of animal genetic resources

· Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian

Competencies

· Results Focus

· Leading, Engaging and Empowering

· Communication

· Partnering and Advocating

· Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

· Strategic Thinking

Technical/Functional Skills

· Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is essential

· Extent and relevance of knowledge and experience in the relevant international instruments and policies governing biodiversity and genetic resources for food and agriculture

· Extent and relevance of experience or knowledge of livestock production and livestock production systems

· Extent and relevance of experience in planning and implementation of programmes related to livestock production and genetic resources management

· Extent and relevance of experience in organizing international and intergovernmental meetings, seminars and training courses

· Demonstrated experience in dealing with senior government officials, development partners and other country stakeholders

· Demonstrated knowledge and experience of project formulation and funding requirements of major multilateral and bilateral funding agencies

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

· All candidates should possess computer/word processing skills.

· Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by a competency-based interview.

· Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your iRecruitment online profile (see “*How to Apply*”). We strongly recommend that you ensure that the information is accurate and complete including employment record, academic qualifications and language skills.

· Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognised in the IAU/UNESCO list.

· Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice and the endorsed candidates will be considered for the Employment Roster for a period of 2 years.

· Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments.

REMUNERATION

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm


How to apply:

To apply, visit the iRecruitment website at http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/ and complete your online profile. Only applications received through iRecruitment will be considered.

Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.

Vacancies will be removed from iRecruitment at 23:59 Central European Time (CET) on the deadline for applications date. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date. If you need help, or have queries, please contact: iRecruitment@fao.org

Italy: Food Safety and Quality Officer P-3

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Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization
Country: Italy
Closing date: 22 Feb 2016

Organizational Setting

The Food Safety and Quality Unit of the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Department supports the strengthening of systems of food safety and quality management at national, regional and international levels. This involves providing scientific advice on food safety issues, support to programmes of capacity development and facilitation of effective communication and access to information by all Member countries on food safety and quality issues. It is a recognized global leader in the provision of scientific advice on food safety issues to support the establishment of international standards for the safety and quality of foods.

Reporting Lines

The Food Safety and Quality Officer reports to the Senior Officer, AGFF

Technical Focus

Contributes to the strengthening of systems of food safety surveillance and to improve the availability and use of food safety intelligence and information at national, regional and global levels to prevent food safety incidents or to limit their impact.

Key Results

Research, technical analysis, and project related services to support the delivery of programme projects, products, and services.

Key Functions

· Researches and analyzes technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional, and technology related information, data and statistics and/or related policy issues to support the delivery of programme projects, products and services

· Produces a variety of technical information, data, statistics and reports as well as input for technical documents and web pages.

· Provides technical support/analysis to various assessments, studies and initiatives

· Collaborates in the development of improved/updated tools, systems, processes, and databases

· Participates on multi-disciplinary teams, and/or leads working groups/teams collaborates with other departments and agencies on work groups and committees and promotes best practices

· Collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality / effectiveness of capacity development activities within member countries such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning materials, on-line tools

· Promotes knowledge sharing at international meetings and conferences and influences partners in stakeholder consultations.

· Supports resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Corporate strategy.

Specific Functions

· Contributes to and facilitate collaboration among various networks collecting/ analysing/ sharing data and information on short and long-term food safety issues and threats and support the establishment and management of new networks.

· Develops guidance to countries on new, emerging or re-emerging food safety hazards and threats, including the preparation of technical reports, briefs and position statements.

· Develops and implement field activities which contribute to improved food safety early warning and response management capabilities including guidance on evaluating, prioritizing and enhancing prevention-oriented food chain surveillance systems.

· Contributes to the development of new approaches, tools and training materials related to the collection, analysis and use of food safety intelligence and to the prevention and control of food safety risks.

· Contributes to the work of the Joint FAO/WHO International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) secretariat.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

· Advanced university degree in Food safety, Veterinary Public Health, Public Health, Epidemiology or related field

· Five years of relevant experience in food safety which included the analysis of food safety data/ information at national, regional or international levels

· Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian

Competencies

· Results Focus

· Teamwork

· Communication

· Building Effective Relationships

· Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

· Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable

· Demonstrated experience and knowledge in food chain surveillance

· Depth of familiarity with approaches to the collection and analysis of information related to short and long term food chain threats

· Demonstrated ability to analyze complex food chain issues from a food safety and consumer protection perspective

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

· All candidates should possess computer/word processing skills.

· Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by a competency-based interview.

· Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your iRecruitment online profile (see “*How to Apply*”). We strongly recommend that you ensure that the information is accurate and complete including employment record, academic qualifications and language skills.

· Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognised in the IAU/UNESCO list.

· Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice and the endorsed candidates will be considered for the Employment Roster for a period of 2 years.

· Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments.

REMUNERATION

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm


How to apply:

To apply, visit the iRecruitment website at http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/ and complete your online profile. Only applications received through iRecruitment will be considered.

Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.

Vacancies will be removed from iRecruitment at 23:59 Central European Time (CET) on the deadline for applications date. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date. If you need help, or have queries, please contact: iRecruitment@fao.org

Egypt: Senior Fishery and Aquaculture Officer P-5

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Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization
Country: Egypt
Closing date: 19 Feb 2016

*The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments.


Organizational Setting

The Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa, RNE is responsible for leading FAO’s response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of FAO’s activities in the region. It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the Organization in the Region and, in collaboration with departments and divisions at Headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO's strategic response to regional priorities. RNE also advises on the incorporation of regional priorities into the Organization’s Programme of Work and Budget and implements approved programmes and projects in the region, monitors the level of programme implementation and draws attention to problems and deficiencies. RNE develops and maintains relations with region-wide institutions including the Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs).

The Regional Office supports regional policy dialogue on food security, agriculture and rural development issues, facilitates the emergence of regional partnerships, and supports capacity development and resource mobilization for food security, agriculture and rural development in the region.

The post is located in Cairo, Egypt.

Reporting Lines

The Senior Fishery and Aquaculture Officer reports to the Assistant Director-General/Regional Representative for the Near East and North Africa under the functional guidance of the Assistant Director-General, Fisheries and Aquaculture Department

Technical Focus

Planning, coordinating and leading the FAO work programme related to fisheries and aquaculture management and development in the Region. Strengthening partnership and knowledge networks within and outside the Organization, supporting country-level actions guided by FAO’s Country Programme Framework (CPF) as well as increasing South-South and triangular cooperation.

Key Results

Leadership and technical policy expertise for the planning, development and implementation of Regional Programmes of work, projects, products, services in accordance with FAO Strategic Objectives

Key Functions

· Plans, manages, or leads highly specialized or multi-disciplinary teams, leads, coordinates, and/or participates in Regional committees, project teams, and working groups, and/or provides technical leadership/secretariat services on technical networks and/or international technical policy and standard setting bodies.

· Analyzes global and country specific requirements and relevant technical issues to provide critical input into the FAO Strategic Objectives, Programme of Work, work plans and the supporting budgets and/or resourcing strategies.

· Implements and monitors programmes of work involving the development of the approach, evidence based strategies, and related tools, methodologies and the supporting system/database, monitoring and reporting frameworks

· Conducts, designs and oversees research and analysis activities to support the development of technical standards, international instruments, innovation, technical reports, publications and/or on-going programme development as well as the provision of technical and/or policy advisory services

· Provides technical and policy advice to Member countries and technical support to decentralized offices in the development and implementation of their programmes.

· Leads and/or collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality/effectiveness of capacity development and knowledge sharing activities within member countries such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning, on-line tools.

· Represents the Organization at international meetings and conferences, identifies and implements strategic partnerships, advocates best practices and increased policy dialogue and develops and negotiates effective working relationships/consensus and agreements with international and national stakeholders.

· Leads and/or participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Corporate strategy.

Specific Functions

· Responds to and co-ordinates the identification and formulation of requests for external assistance in the fields of responsible capture fisheries and aquaculture sustainable development;

· Provides technical support to the field programme in the framework of the FAO Code of Conduct for the Responsible Fisheries and ecosystem approach to fisheries and aquaculture;

· Liaises with the Fisheries and Aquaculture Department in defining, planning and implementing programmes for the development and management of fisheries and aquaculture in marine and inland waters of the Region;

· Acts as Secretary of designated FAO regional fishery bodies.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

Advanced university degree in aquaculture fisheries economics, natural resources or marine affairs with a specialization in fisheries or aquaculture management and/or governance or other related field

Ten years of relevant experience in the development and/or implementation of national or international fishery policies and programmes including aquaculture, in government departments, international organizations or a related field

Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian

Competencies

Results Focus

Leading, Engaging and Empowering

Communication

Partnering and Advocating

Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Strategic Thinking

Technical/Functional Skills

Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is essential

Extent and relevance of experience in leading and coordinating fisheries and aquaculture development programmes

Extent and relevance of experience in organizing and leading meetings and capacity development activities related to fisheries and aquaculture.

Extent and relevance of experience in the Near East and North Africa region and knowledge of UN/FAO activities, structure and procedures is considered a strong asset.

Working knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage.

Relevance and level of academic qualifications

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

· All candidates should possess computer/word processing skills.

· Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by a competency-based interview.

· Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your iRecruitment online profile (see “*How to Apply*”). We strongly recommend that you ensure that the information is accurate and complete including employment record, academic qualifications and language skills.

· Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognised in the IAU/UNESCO list.

· Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice and the endorsed candidates will be considered for the Employment Roster for a period of 2 years.

· Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments.

REMUNERATION

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: http://icsc.un.org/


How to apply:

To apply, visit the iRecruitment website at http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/ and complete your online profile. Only applications received through iRecruitment will be considered.

Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.

Vacancies will be removed from iRecruitment at 23:59 Central European Time (CET) on the deadline for applications date. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date. If you need help, or have queries, please contact: iRecruitment@fao.org

Egypt: Senior Livestock Development Officer P-5

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Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization
Country: Egypt
Closing date: 19 Feb 2016

Organizational Setting

The Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) is responsible for leading FAO’s response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of FAO’s priority activities in the region. It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the Organization in the Region and, in collaboration with departments and divisions at Headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO's strategic response to regional priorities. RNE also advises on the incorporation of regional priorities into the Organization’s Programme of Work and Budget and implements approved programmes and projects in the region, monitors the level of programme implementation and draws attention to problems and deficiencies. RNE develops and maintains relations with region-wide institutions including the Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs).

The Regional Office supports regional policy dialogue on food security, agriculture and rural development issues, facilitates the emergence of regional partnerships, and supports capacity development and resource mobilization for food security, agriculture and rural development in the region.

The post is located in Cairo, Egypt.

Reporting Lines

The Senior Livestock Development Officer reports to the Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative (RNE) under the functional guidance of the Assistant Director-General, Agriculture and Consumer Protection Department

Technical Focus

Planning, coordinating and leading the FAO work programme related to Rural Development; Animal Health; Resilience; Animal Genetic Resources Management; Natural Resources Management; Dairy production; Poultry production; Small Ruminant Production; Pastoralism; Animal Feeding; Livestock production systems. Strengthening partnership and knowledge networks within and outside the Organization, supporting country-level actions guided by FAO’s Country Programme Framework (CPF) as well as increasing South-South and triangular cooperation.

Key Results

Leadership and technical/policy expertise for the planning, development and implementation of Regional Programmes of work, projects, products, services in accordance with FAO Strategic Objectives

Key Functions

· Plans, manages, or leads highly specialized or multi-disciplinary teams, leads, coordinates, and/or participates in Regional committees, project teams, and working groups, and/or provides technical leadership/secretariat services on technical networks and/or international technical policy and standard setting bodies;

· Analyzes global and country specific requirements and relevant technical issues to provide critical input into the FAO Strategic Objectives, Programme of Work, work plans and the supporting budgets and/or resourcing strategies;

· Implements and monitors programmes of work involving the development of the approach, evidence based strategies, and related tools, methodologies and the supporting system/database, monitoring and reporting frameworks;

· Conducts, designs and oversees research and analysis activities to support the development of technical standards, international instruments, innovation, technical reports, publications and/or on-going programme development as well as the provision of technical and/or policy advisory services;

· Provides technical and policy advice to Member countries and technical support to decentralized offices in the development and implementation of their programmes;

· Leads and/or collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality / effectiveness of capacity development and knowledge sharing activities within member countries such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning, on-line tools;

· Represents the Organization at international meetings and conferences, identifies and implements strategic partnerships, advocates best practices and increased policy dialogue and develops and negotiates effective working relationships/consensus and agreements with international and national stakeholders;

· Leads and/or participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Corporate strategy.

Specific Functions

· Provides vision and strategic thinking on animal production and health related matters for the development and implementation of FAOs programmes of work, with a focus on sustainable agriculture and food systems, resilience and the Sustainable Development Goals;

· Provides expertise on strategies, approaches, technologies in livestock production and health for emergency preparedness and during emergency response operations;

· Provides support to member countries in implementing global and region specific strategies to control and eradicate Transboundary Animal Diseases;

· Implements and monitors FAO programmes of work as they relate to sustainable livestock development (comprising both animal production and health) (identification, preparation, implementation, monitoring & evaluation);

· Provides advice support to Member countries in implementing the Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources;

· Performs other related duties as required

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

· Advanced university degree in veterinary medicine, veterinary epidemiology or related field

· Ten years of relevant experience in animal health, infectious disease management, including regulatory aspects and standard setting

· Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian

Competencies

· Results Focus

· Leading, Engaging and Empowering

· Communication

· Partnering and Advocating

· Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

· Strategic Thinking

Technical/Functional Skills

· Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is essential

· Extent and relevance of experience in the relevant international instruments and policies governing livestock sector development

· Extent and relevance of experience in planning and implementation of programmes related to livestock production and health

· Extent and relevance of experience in organizing international and intergovernmental meetings, seminars and training courses

· Relevance and level of academic qualifications

· Extent and relevance project formulation and funding requirements of major multilateral and bilateral funding agencies

· Ability to organize emergency and large scale livestock development and animal health strategies and campaigns

· Demonstrated experience in drafting policy papers in English and/or French is considered a strong asset

· Working knowledge of Arabic is considered a strong asset

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

· All candidates should possess computer/word processing skills.

· Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by a competency-based interview.

· Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your iRecruitment online profile (see “*How to Apply*”). We strongly recommend that you ensure that the information is accurate and complete including employment record, academic qualifications and language skills.

· Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognised in the IAU/UNESCO list.

· Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice and the endorsed candidates will be considered for the Employment Roster for a period of 2 years.

· Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments.

REMUNERATION

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm


How to apply:

To apply, visit the iRecruitment website at http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/ and complete your online profile. Only applications received through iRecruitment will be considered.

Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.

Vacancies will be removed from iRecruitment at 23:59 Central European Time (CET) on the deadline for applications date. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date. If you need help, or have queries, please contact: iRecruitment@fao.org

Uganda: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer- 1 Vacancy based in Kampala (Ugandan Nationals Only)

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Organization: Mercy Corps
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 12 Feb 2016

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (MEL Officer) is a key position in program quality assurance, accountability, documentation and learning unit, which exists to support program design and implementation. The position holder will support planning and execution of monitoring and evaluation, ensuring quality in accordance with accepted standards, providing essential feedback for learning, accountability and decision making. S/he will be responsible for providing internal capacity building for program staff on monitoring and evaluation activities as well as review and development of necessary tools that feed into needs of Mercy Corps and donor reporting requirements. The position holder will report to the Senior Program Manager with technical support provided by the Senior MEL Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

MEL Strategy and Design

· Monitor MEL system compliance with Mercy Corps global, regional and country policies, procedures, standards and strategic initiatives

· Assist in program strategy design, planning and implementation to ensure adherence to Mercy Corps’ Minimum Standards, including the use of standardized indicators and documentation methodologies.

· Support design and implementation of assessments and other pre, ex-ante and post data collection and analysis.

· Support learning-to-action events, reflection session to analyze data for programmatic use and to document and incorporate lessons learned into program design, planning and implementation.

Management of Data and Information system

· Assist program teams to develop and maintain knowledge and Information management system to support data collection, reflection, analysis and reporting needs.

· Ensure quality control procedures and accuracy of entered data and comparing it with the existing filing system to make sure all records are consistent and aligned.

· Provide support in the development of MEL Plans, tools, survey design, methodology, data analysis, and other services as may be required for program monitoring and evaluation.

Technical Support and Capacity Building

· Play key role in the development and review of result chains, sector intervention strategies and M&E frameworks and document changes to generate learnings and ideas for programs.

· Maintain an up to date database that reflects progress on mission (including disaggregated beneficiary counts) and donor indicators.

· Remain updated with developments among the Mercy Corps Uganda MEL community and agency-wide MEL trends and resources.

· Leverage lessons learned, best practices, program data, evaluations and provide evidence based information, proposal annexes, success stories, case studies and other high quality, results-based documentation.

· Work with MEL and IT staff to maximize the value and utility of ICT4MEL initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

· Must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Demography, Statistics, Business administration or relevant field

· At least 3 years of monitoring and evaluation experience.

· Should understand concepts and demonstrate skills in monitoring and evaluation, project cycle, results chain and frameworks, and participatory monitoring.

· Experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection, reporting techniques. S/he should understand and be able to apply basic measures of central tendency and spread, with excellent writing and analytical skills.

· Should be able to design and implement surveys, have knowledge of commonly used probability and purposive sampling techniques.

· Experience using appreciative inquiry and conflict sensitivity techniques and dynamism in working with multi-cultural team environment.

· Experience with facilitation, capacity building, formal and informal knowledge transfer, partnership strengthening and empowering staff through opportunities for growth and development.

· In addition to Microsoft Excel, should demonstrate fluency in use of at least one data management software including MS Access, SPSS, and STATA.

· Must be fluent both spoken and written English.


How to apply:

Applications: Submit your application through email to mcjobs@ug.mercycorps.org addressed to the HR Manager, Kampala Head Office on 4th Floor Embassy Plaza, Plot 1188-1190 Ggaba Road. Include a cover letter clearly stating your salary requirements, CV (with 3 referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates. Deadline for Submission: Close of business on Friday, 12th February, 2016. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps. MercyCorps is an equal opportunity employer; qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Spain: Técnico/a de Emprendimiento Sevilla (Perfil Técnico)

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Organization: Action Against Hunger
Country: Spain
Closing date: 15 Feb 2016

Acción contra el Hambre (ACF-E) es una organización internacional no gubernamental, privada, apolítica, aconfesional y no lucrativa, creada en 1979 para intervenir en todo el mundo. Su vocación es luchar contra el hambre, la miseria y las situaciones de peligro que amenazan a hombres, mujeres y niños indefensos. Actualmente 500 cooperantes y 5.000 trabajadores locales trabajan en la Red Internacional Acción contra el Hambre (ACF) en más de cuarenta países en torno a cuatro ejes de intervención: nutrición, salud, seguridad alimentaria y agua y saneamiento.

OBJETIVO GENERAL

Contribuir a posicionar en el territorio español a ACF-E como organización de referencia en el ámbito de la cooperación internacional y ACCIÓN SOCIAL EN ESPAÑA.

Colaborar en la puesta en marcha de la estrategia, la ejecución y desarrollo futuro del área de Acción Social en España de ACF, a través fundamentalmente del proyecto de Fomento y Apoyo al Emprendimiento.

OBJETIVOS DEL PUESTO

  1. Responsable de todo el ciclo de proyecto (puesta en marcha, ejecución, seguimiento, justificación) asociado al Servicio de apoyo al Emprendimiento.

  2. Apoyar la búsqueda de voluntariado corporativo para su incorporación en un plan de asesoramiento-mentoring a personas emprendedoras.

  3. Apoyar en la gestión de todos los procesos de coordinación internos y externos del dpto.

  4. Generación de alianzas, trabajo con grupos de interés de los diferentes proyectos del dpto.

  5. Realizar los informes técnicos de seguimiento de los proyectos / acciones que estén en su cartera y apoyar en el cumplimiento de las normas de justificación y visibilidad de los donantes que apoyan el programa de Emprendimiento.

PERFIL DEL CANDIDATO

· Licenciatura en empresariales, económicas, derecho, administración de empresas - ADE, etc.

· Preferiblemente con conocimiento y experiencia en:

• Asesoramiento a personas emprendedoras en todo el itinerario para emprender (conocimiento de metodologías Canvas, planes de marketing, aspectos jurídicos y legales, etc.).

• Elaboración de planes de negocio y análisis económico-financieros de proyectos

• Gestión económica de negocios

• Gestión del ciclo de proyectos

• Formulación de proyectos

· 3-4 años en dptos. de emprendimiento de entidades no lucrativas.

· Actitud proactiva orientada a resultados

· Gran capacidad de implementación y seguimiento del trabajo

· Organización y planificación

· Gran capacidad de trabajo en equipo

· Capacidad de asumir diferentes tareas

· Capacidad de relacionarse y comunicarse de manera efectiva con los grupos de interés

· Capacidad de negociación

· Dominio de español. Alto nivel de inglés. Se valorará conocimientos de francés

· Paquete Office a nivel usuario.

· Movilidad Nacional.

SE OFRECE

· Integración en una organización dinámica, de reconocido prestigio profesional con proyección internacional.

· Contrato temporal con una duración estimada hasta diciembre 2016.

· Remuneración: entre 21.000 y 23.000 € brutos anuales.

· 25 días laborables de vacaciones anuales (proporcional al tiempo trabajado).

· Tickets restaurante.


How to apply:

Sólo se consideraran las candidaturas recibidas a través de nuestro servicio on-line. Por favor has click en el link siguiente para acceder al servicio

https://employ.acf-e.org/

Nota.- Dada la urgencia en este puesto, la vacante puede cerrarse antes de la fecha prevista. Para más información sobre este puesto, consulte nuestra página Web www.accioncontraelhambre.org en caso de no encontrarla aquí publicada se entiende que el proceso de selección ha sido cerrado.


China - Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region): Fundraising and Development Manager

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Organization: Justice Centre Hong Kong
Country: China - Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region)
Closing date: 12 Feb 2016

Justice Centre Hong Kongis a non-profit human rights organisation working fearlessly to protect the rights of Hong Kong’s most vulnerable forced migrants - refugees, other people seeking protection and survivors of torture, human trafficking and forced labour.

http://www.justicecentre.org.hk/

Role: Fundraising and Development Manager

Reporting to: Executive Director

Work hours: Full-time (9:30am-6pm, Monday-Friday)

Contract: March to December 2016

Location: Justice Centre Hong Kong, 18/F, 202 Centre, 202-204 Des Voeux Road West, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a small human rights NGO in Hong Kong with a close-knit creative and dynamic team to raise vital funds for our direct services and raise awareness of our work to protect the rights of Hong Kong’s most vulnerable forced migrants -refugees, survivors of torture, human trafficking and forced labour.The Fundraising and Development Manager will be responsible for delivering an ambitious fundraising strategy as we look to enter an exciting new phase of expansion of our services and programmes.

Scope of role

  • Responsible for meeting our funding targets and the implementation of our fundraising strategy;
  • Identify new sources of unrestricted and restricted funding and oversee grant applications for Justice Centre’s work
  • Manage and develop new and existing relationships with Justice Centre’s donors including overseeing timely and accurate reporting to funders;
  • Oversee fundraising events and provide support to our Events Coordinator;
  • Oversee the design and implementation of our fundraising appeals and campaigns, and pilot our regular giving programme;
  • Pilot our new Corporate Partnership programme by developing and managing a portfolio of corporate partners;
  • Oversee the financial and relational aspects of our Pro Bono Partnership Programme;
  • Participate in the senior management team, liaising with other managers and contribute to the development and implementation of organisational policies, practices and procedures, ensuring staff coordination and workflow;
  • Manage the Fundraising and Development Team and hold responsibility for team budget including financial reporting for the team, staff development and the implementation of the fundraising strategy;
  • Provide input and support to our Board Fundraising Committee;
  • Represent Justice Centre at events and external relations engagements;
  • Act as Officer-in-Charge in the Executive Director’s absence when assigned;
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Key skills and qualifications

Essential

  • At least 8-10 years’ experience in progressively responsible fundraising roles in a corporate or NGO environment;
  • University degree from a recognized institution;
  • Successful grant proposal writer to family foundations, corporations and international grant-making organisations for multi-year grants upward of HK$1 million;
  • Proven track record of success in corporate fundraising;
  • Experience delivering fundraising appeals and integrated fundraising and advocacy campaigns;
  • Strong writing, editing, presentation and relationship management skills, including the ability to engage with senior-level stakeholders and corporate partners;
  • Self-starter, highly motivated and resourceful problem solver, with a strong attention to detail;
  • Well-connected and expert networker;
  • Organised project manager with strong planning, budgeting and financial managementskills and working knowledge of XERO or excel;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of spoken and written Cantonese is an advantage.
  • Experience of human rights and working with the NGO sector an advantage.
  • Knowledge of the corporate sector in Hong Kong.

The salary for the Fundraising and Development Manager is HK$30,000 per month + benefits, including medical and dental insurance.


How to apply:

Please e-mail your CV and statement of interest to jobs(AT)justicecentre.org.hk with the subject line “Fundraising and Development Manager” by 11:59pm (Hong Kong time) on February 12, 2016. Interviews will be held on February 18 and 19. Unfortunately, due to the high level of interest in our organisation, we are only able to reply to shortlisted applicants.

China - Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region): Protection Claimant Services Coordinator

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Organization: Justice Centre Hong Kong
Country: China - Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region)
Closing date: 12 Feb 2016

Justice Centre Hong Kong

justicecentre.org.hk

Terms of Reference: Protection Claimant Services Coordinator

Role: Protection Claimant Services Coordinator, Justice Centre Hong Kong

Reporting to: Protection Claimant Services Manager (PCSM) and Senior Legal Advisor (SLA)

Work hours: Full time

Location: Justice Centre Hong Kong Ltd, 18TH Floor, 202 Centre, 202-204 Des Voeux Road West, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong

Position summary

The Protection Claimant Services Coordinator (PCSC) is responsible for providing administrative support to Justice Centre Hong Kong’s (Justice Centre) protection claimant services programme.

Who we are

Justice Centre Hong Kong is a non-profit, human-rights organisation working to protect the rights of Hong Kong’s most vulnerable forced migrants - refugees, survivors of human trafficking and forced labour. For more information about Justice Centre, please visit www.justicecentre.org.hk

Responsibilities

· Support Justice Centre’s protection claimant services programme, including group and individual legal and non-legal information and assistance services;

· Support PCSM and in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with NGOs, protection claimant communities, and other stakeholders in relation to Justice Centre’s protection claimant services;

· Coordinate the logistics of group information, individual consultation, assessment, and individual protection claimant assistance services, including:

o publicize group information sessions in consultation with the SLA and PT;

o oversee claimant sign-up and photocopying of claimant handouts for group information sessions;

o coordinate food and set-up for group information sessions (with the help of the Receptionist if needed);

o schedule and confirm claimants and interpreters;

o manage claimant and interpreter payments;

o coordinate file-related communication in consultation with the legal team (e.g., exchanging information with claimants, duty lawyers, Immigration, etc.)

· Contribute to Justice Centre’s file management and monitoring and evaluation system, including filing and collection, verification, and database entry of claimant information

· Support the SLA and PCSM in coordinating the outreach programme;

· Support the Office Manager (OM) in coordinating the interpretation programme, including by maintaining the interpreter database and informing the OM and PCSM of interpreter availability;

· Contribute to maintaining positive working relationships within the staff team and with HKSAR Government, professional bodies, UNHCR, NGOs, and other stakeholders;

· Contribute to developing organisational strategy, networking with strategic partners, fundraising, and whole-of-office initiatives as needed;

· Perform other duties as assigned by the PCSM, SLA, OM and/or ED.

Essential

· Demonstrable excellent organizational and communications skills.

· Fluency in verbal and written English.

· Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

· Ability to work independently whilst being a good team-player.

· Experience in working with vulnerable people in a professional setting.

· Demonstrated literacy in Excel and similar computer programs.

· Legal right to work or volunteer in Hong Kong.

Desirable

· Undergraduate or Post-Graduate Degree in Law.

· Experience in working in a professional legal environment (such as law clerk or paralegal).

· Experience in human rights or refugee law field.

· Fluency in another language such as Cantonese, French, Arabic, Urdu or Bengali.

This is a 6 month full-time self-funded internship programme. The PCSC will receive a stipend of HK$1,200 per month to cover transport costs.


How to apply:

Please e-mail your CV and statement of interest to jobs@justicecentre.org.hk with the subject line ‘PCS Coordinator” by midnight 12 February 2016. Unfortunately, due to the high level of interest in our organisation, we are only able to reply to shortlisted applicants.

Kenya: Project Coordinator (2 Positions)

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Organization: Lutheran World Federation
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 12 Feb 2016

Result-Oriented Job description

Job title

Project Coordinator

Salary grade/Entry level

Based at

Kakuma/Dadaab

Reports to

SPM

Immediate supervisor of

Senior Child Protection Officer (where applicable)

Senior Education Officer (where applicable)

Senior Accountability Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (where applicable)

Senior Livelihoods and Community Development Officer (where applicable)

Senior Peace and Safety Officer (where applicable)

Member of

Project Management Team (PMT) and the Joint Management Team (JMT)

LWF Kenya-Djibouti program mission and vision

Inspired by God’s love for humanity, the LWF World Service responds to and challenges the causes and consequences of human suffering and poverty.

We are motivated by the vision that is in the heart of every displaced person:

● of going back to their country of origin or resettling in a peaceful, stable community

● of living in dignity and with protection of their human rights ensured

● of children completing school and families thriving

● of bringing their talents and capacities to the development of their community and country.

Purpose of the position

To ensure a smooth, cost effective, efficient and timely implementation of program activities including effective management of staff towards promoting and realizing increase self reliance of persons of concern.

Key relationships

Primary: Immediate Supervisor, Management in Nairobi and the Field, immediate subordinates, donors and partner agencies

Professional Qualifications

· A degree in Sociology, Social Work, Development Studies, Anthropology or a related social science discipline from a recognized university.

· A degree in a related discipline would also be considered.

· Proven academic or on-job training and understanding of the Project Cycle model in managing humanitarian assistance.

Relevant Experience and skills

· At least three (3) years of progressive experience in development or humanitarian progamme management at senior management level. Experience gained within an international humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage.

· Strong analytical, facilitation and documentation experience with humanitarian programmes.

· Experience in proposals and report writing.

· Strong representation, negotiation and coordination experience and skills gained from working with UN organizations, national and international NGO’s

· Leading and coordinating multi-sectoral activities within a humanitarian NGO.

· Practical experience of using the Project Cycle tool in the humanitarian sector.

· Working knowledge and experience of humanitarian principles, lawa and standards.

· Experience in Training of Trainers/Facilitation skills (TOT & TOF).

· Excellent computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, use of internet and email.

Job role

Key results

Examples of value-adding activities

Strategic Partner

The position holder has contributed to the design and achievement of the LWF/DWS Kenya-Djibouti Program Strategy, having demonstrated responsibility for the organisation as a whole by taking an active part in the overall leadership and development of the organization.

  1. Staying abreast with right holders’ needs, trends and changes in the region through assessments, external monitoring and strategic networking.

  2. Encouraging and participating in discussions regarding the strategic development of the Program in the Field Program Management Team (FPMT) and the Joint Management Team (JMT)

Leader of Staff

The position holder has ensured that organisational values, objectives and performance expectations of individual employees are clear to self and subordinates. Staff have been managed, monitored and guided in a manner that fosters motivation and commitment, builds confidence and capabilities, and encourages high performance.

  1. Monitoring immediate subordinate staff on a continuous basis, and carrying out performance appraisals at least once a year.

  2. Adhering to HR policies and procedures in all staff related matter, such as recruitment, introduction, performance development, and exit processes.

Fundraiser

The position holder has actively pursued the necessary funding to ensure the organisation can carry out its mission.

  1. Promoting and maintaining funding partnerships with potential and existing donors.

  2. Scouting for fundraising opportunities through donor visits and missions.

Project Facilitator

The position holder has planned, implemented, monitored, and evaluated projects in a manner that is consistent with the LWF/DWS Kenya-Djibouti Program Strategy, using the skills and experience of teams and related sectors.

  1. Ensuring that project proposals, monitoring and evaluation activities, progress reports and other documentation relating to ‘project cycle’ matters are developed, finalized and submitted to the Program Manager in Nairobi within the agreed time frame and with good quality.

  2. Ensuring that all cross-cutting issues (i.e. gender, environment, conflict mitigation, and accountability) and LWF’s approaches (i.e. rights-based approach, integrated approach, and community empowerment) are mainstreamed into all project activities.

  3. Keeping abreast with new developments and relevant research in the field of work, and using this knowledge to improve ways of working.

Rights Holder

Advocate

The position holder has advocated the rights and needs of rights holders in a strategic manner that sought systemic change and leveraged success and relationships.

  1. Actively promoting the rights of persons of concern in all interactions with stakeholders including the government.

  2. Embracing the rights-based approach when interacting with people of concern and when implementing project activities.

  3. Interacting with rights holders and establishing networks with stakeholders to address real needs and promote best practices.

Co-worker

The position holder has used and developed his/her competence to achieve individual and shared objectives, conformed to organizational policies and code of conduct, contributed to a safe and welcoming working environment, and acted as a good ambassador for the organization.

  1. Taking responsibility for personal learning and competence development.

  2. Exhibiting the generic employee skills especially valued by the organization: Dependability and productivity, Communication, Problem solving, Teamwork, Safety and Security, Accountability and Integrity (please find definitions in the Performance Appraisal Template).

  3. Actively protect children in every aspect of work and personal life, by preventing harm and reporting child abuse.

  4. Using the “Hotline for Heroes” to report fraud, corruption, harassment, abuse or any other acts of wrongdoing by staff.


How to apply:

please visit our website for this details

https://kenyadjibouti.lutheranworld.org/content/open-positions-31

Georgia: Regional Manager South Caucasus, placed in Tbilisi, Georgia

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Organization: Kvinna Till Kvinna
Country: Georgia
Closing date: 29 Feb 2016

Kvinna till Kvinna has established operations in the region of South Caucasus since 2002 with a regional office in Tbilisi, Georgia. The operational capacity supports some 25 women’s organizations in the entire region. As part of Kvinna till Kvinna’s decentralization process, we are currently recruiting a Regional Manager responsible for our work in South Caucasus to be stationed in the Tbilisi office.
As Regional Manager you have the overall responsibility for the strategic development of the region.

You will be responsible for developing and managing the strategy and the programme in the region in accordance with Kvinna till Kvinna’s mandate, policies, delegation of authority, working methods, operational plan, budget and agreements.

You will also hold the overall managerial, administrative and financial responsibility including the total regional budget. You will be Kvinna till Kvinna’s official representative for the region and responsible for keeping up-to date of the political, conflict and security situation in the region. It also entails networking and maintaining relationships with relevant international and local organizations and institutions.

As Regional Manager you are part of the Field department management team, and reports to the Head of Development Cooperation in Stockholm. The assignment requires several regional and international trips per year including management meetings.
At the moment there are seven local staff employed and one staff from Sweden stationed at the Tbilisi office.

Professional qualifications • Ten years accumulated work experience, of which at least two years are managerial experience leading staff and management of similar group size, distance, focus and work tasks; • Experience of development cooperation work in South Caucasus, including knowledge in one or more areas of peace and conflict, gender equality, and/or development studies;
• Experience of working with or in conflict affected countries with security issues;
• Experience of voluntary work in civil society or other value based programmes;
• Experience of operational development requiring analytical and strategic skills, including project management, follow-up; evaluation, assessment and reporting, especially results based management and quality assurance;
• Experience of fundraising;
• A minimum of a BA University degree;
• Good computer skills and experience from administrative and economic tasks (financial follow-up).
• Excellent speaking and writing skills in English and preferably good knowledge of Swedish; and
• Driver’s license and good driver’s experience.

Merits
• Experience from working abroad;
• Interest in/and experience of methods development;
• Experience of working with advocacy and at international fora;
• Experience of working in/or knowledge of the region;
• Experience of women’s rights work, voluntary or professionally; and
• Good knowledge in Russian.

Personal qualifications
• Strategic thinking;
• Responsible, flexible and adaptable;
• Ability to prioritize and delegate and staying solution-focused;
• Engagement and interest in peace and conflict-resolution, and women’s rights;
• Responsiveness, integrity, and ability to handle stressful situation and peaks of intense work load;
• Interest in work that is social, of networking and outreach character.
Terms and conditions of employment

One year contract fulltime with possibility for extension (up to five years). Start of employment between April and July 2016. Tbilisi is a family posting, which means that you can bring your children to live with you.

Kvinna till Kvinna has collective agreement (Tjänstemän Idea, Unionen och Akademikerförbunden).
The nature of the work is such that we only hire women.

The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation www.kvinnatillkvinna.se


How to apply:

Application
Send your application no later than February 29th, 2016 to jobb@kvinnatillkvinna.se. The application shall include a letter of motivation and CV, in Swedish or English, in the same file. Please answer the following questions in the letter of motivation:
• What do you find interesting in this position and what would be developing?
• Which of your experiences and knowledge would you use in this position?
Please write Regional Manager Tbilisi in the subject line.

Questions
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Head of Development Cooperation Annika Törnqvist, +46 (0)8 588 891 88 or +46 (0)70 203 87 30 available January 7th. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Manager, Annette Collin, +46 (0)8 588 891 70 (only between January 11th-15th).

Representatives for the local union: Ylwa Renström, Akademikerförbunden, +46 (0)8-588 891 92 and Matilda Reiderstedt, Unionen, +46 (0)8-588 891 40.

Burundi: Programme Director, World Vision Burundi

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Organization: World Vision
Country: Burundi
Closing date: 01 Mar 2016

Programme Director, World Vision Burundi

World Vision International

World Vision is a humanitarian, development and advocacy organisation devoted to improving the lives of children, families and their communities around the world. Our 45,000+ staff members working in more than 90 countries are united through our ethos, mission and shared desire for all individuals, especially children, to overcome poverty, inequality and injustice.

Here’s where you come in:

As Programme Director, World Vision Burundi, you will oversee the development and strategy of all country operations. World Vision Burundi was founded in 1963 and serves more than 150,000 children, their families and their communities across 14 programme areas.

You are a highly accomplished visionary leader who combines proven business disciplines with inspirational management skills to effectively communicate global initiatives, cultivate relationships, and identify opportunities to successfully drive World Vision Burundi growth and development.

Requirements include:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in management or social sciences (advanced degree is preferred); Degree in International Relief is a plus; Degree in International Development is a plus.
  • 10+ years of significant relevant leadership experience; noteworthy management experience (general / operational) Previous Programme/National Director experience preferred.
  • Experience in Development and/or Emergency and domestic/ international relief as and/or fragile context type environments as one of major Ministries (Relief, Development, Advocacy), close familiarity with other two.
  • Extensive experience in overseeing large Government grant; its acquisition and donor engagement.
  • Office-based with frequent required travel to the field; 25% Domestic/international travel
  • Fluency in English (written and verbal) required; knowledge of French is a plus.

How to apply:

Is this the job for you?

World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.

Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position online and apply by the closing date 01 MAR 2016. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. Due to the number of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Nepal: Senior Research Fellow - Institute of Crisis Management Studies

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Organization: Institute of Crisis Management Studies
Country: Nepal
Closing date: 25 Feb 2016

**Senior Research Fellow**

Institute of Crisis Management Studies Introduction:

The Institute of Crisis Management Studies is a newly established center for academia focusing on management of crises, those occurring both as a result of human activity and natural causes. It offers a unique, multidisciplinary Master of Arts in Crisis Management, providing the very best national and international scholars, practitioners and experts currently engaged in the diverse areas pertaining to crisis. The ICMS also offers trainings, simulation exercises and field visits, not only as part of the curriculum but as practical exercises for a range of different governmental and non-governmental organizations and initiatives.

The specialized nature of the ICMS extends to its purpose-built grounds, computer facilities, and online learning experiences to inspire students to forward themselves and the subject. Our dedication to producing crisis managers means a commitment to undertaking and facilitating the very newest research in the subject and providing a forum for policy dialogues and symposiums into current issues relating to crisis. To these ends the scholarly and practical activities currently being undertaken stand both in the service of the nation and the international community. For further information, please refer to our website: www.tuicms.edu.np

Senior Research Fellow Responsibilities:

The Samarpan Academy Institute of Crisis Management Studies (ICMS) is looking for a Senior Research Fellow who will assist faculty and staff in areas of:

● Research;

● Partnership building and networking;

● Academic administration;

● Curriculum development;

● Report and proposal writing;

● Teaching courses such as Academic Writing;

● Writing and editing internal and external communications materials;

● Mentoring/advising students in academics and research;

● Assisting in event planning for lectures and conferences at ICMS.

This is a rewarding and challenging role where you will be living and working in Kathmandu for one year, with a possibility of a one-year contract renewal. The position is full-time on a Nepal work schedule 10am-5pm Sunday-Friday.

Required Qualifications:

● Native-English speaker

● Completed a Master’s Degree in a social science field related to Crisis Management Studies

● Previous work experience in an academic setting

● Previous experience conducting social science research (Qualitative and/or Quantitative)

● Ability to adapt to changing circumstances

● Strong interpersonal cross-cultural communications skills

● IT competence in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint

● Previous teaching experience is preferred

● Previous experience living/working in Nepal or South Asia is preferred

Remuneration:

A small monthly stipend along with lodging, and food (breakfast and lunch at the Institute) will be provided for the duration of the one-year period.

Please note, transportation to Kathmandu, personal insurance, and visa fees will not be covered by ICMS. ICMS staff will help facilitate the research fellow visa process.

Start Date: March 2016


How to apply:

How to apply:

Please apply by sending an email with attached cover letter and CV entitled Senior Research Fellow - NAME to:brittanysneller@tuicms.edu.np

Nepal: Faculty Member - "Humanitarian Assistance"

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Organization: Institute of Crisis Management Studies
Country: Nepal
Closing date: 20 Feb 2016

Faculty Member (“Humanitarian Assistance*")*

Closing; until filled

Institute of Crisis Management Studies Introduction:

The Institute of Crisis Management Studies is a newly established centre for academia focusing on management of crises, those occurring both as a result of human activity and natural causes. It offers a unique, multidisciplinary Master of Arts in Crisis Management, providing the very best national and international scholars, practitioners and experts currently engaged in the diverse areas pertaining to crisis. The ICMS also offers trainings, simulation exercises and field visits, not only as part of the curriculum but as practical exercises for a range of different governmental and non-governmental organizations and initiatives.

The specialized nature of the ICMS extends to its purpose-built grounds, computer facilities, and online learning experiences to inspire students to forward themselves and the subject. Our dedication to producing crisis managers means a commitment to undertaking and facilitating the very newest research in the subject and providing a forum for policy dialogues and symposiums into current issues relating to crisis. To these ends the scholarly and practical activities currently being undertaken stand both in the service of the nation and the international community. For further information, please refer to our website: www.tuicms.edu.np

Responsibilities:

The Samarpan Academy Institute of Crisis Management Studies (ICMS) is looking for a faculty member to teach its Humanitarian Assistance module for a three-month period to commence Feb 2016.

Course Description:

This course approaches humanitarianism and crisis management action from both an analytical and practical perspectives. Students develop the necessary knowledge and skills to critically analyze humanitarian action, and work effectively in the humanitarian assistant field. The study will focus on development of network characteristics in the system, clusters of organizations, coordinate and promote cooperation and teamwork and dialogue between governmental, and international government/non-governmental agencies in acute and chronic situations of crisis. The courses will be taught by a combination of academic professional and experienced guest lecturers to examine ways in which humanitarian crises can be anticipated and prevented. Please contact for unit specification.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

A PhD in a related field; PhD candidates or Master's graduates in a related subject with experience and publication history are also encouraged to apply.

Remuneration:

Lodging, food, and transportation allowance for the duration of the three-month period.

Starting Date: As soon as possible


How to apply:

How to apply:

Please apply by sending an email with attached cover letter and CV entitled CMS-524 to: Dr. Chandra Pandey, Academic and Research Director pandeycl@gmail.com or chandrapandey@tuicms.edu.np and Brittany Sneller, Graduate Assistant brittanysneller@tuicms.edu.np


Nepal: Faculty Member - "Public Health and Emergency Response"

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Organization: Institute of Crisis Management Studies
Country: Nepal
Closing date: 20 Feb 2016

Faculty Member (“Public Health and Emergency Response*")***

Closing; until filled

Institute of Crisis Management Studies Introduction:

The Institute of Crisis Management Studies is a newly established centre for academia focusing on management of crises, those occurring both as a result of human activity and natural causes. It offers a unique, multidisciplinary Master of Arts in Crisis Management, providing the very best national and international scholars, practitioners and experts currently engaged in the diverse areas pertaining to crisis. The ICMS also offers trainings, simulation exercises and field visits, not only as part of the curriculum but as practical exercises for a range of different governmental and non-governmental organizations and initiatives.

The specialized nature of the ICMS extends to its purpose-built grounds, computer facilities, and online learning experiences to inspire students to forward themselves and the subject. Our dedication to producing crisis managers means a commitment to undertaking and facilitating the very newest research in the subject and providing a forum for policy dialogues and symposiums into current issues relating to crisis. To these ends the scholarly and practical activities currently being undertaken stand both in the service of the nation and the international community. For further information, please refer to our website: www.tuicms.edu.np

Responsibilities:

The Samarpan Academy Institute of Crisis Management Studies (ICMS) is looking for a faculty member to teach its Humanitarian Assistance module for a three-month period to commence Feb 2016.

Course Description:

This course intends to provide basic knowledge on cross cutting issues of public health and emergency response, which incorporates the interdisciplinary approaches of epidemiology and health services. It also emphasizes the importance of assessments as the basis for health interventions which must be considered throughout the pre, during and post-disaster situation by disaster manager. Please contact for unit specifications.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

A PhD in a related field; PhD candidates or Master's graduates in a related subject with experience and publication history are also encouraged to apply.

Remuneration:

Lodging, food, and transportation allowance for the duration of the three-month period.

Starting Date: As soon as possible


How to apply:

How to apply:

Please apply by sending an email with attached cover letter and CV entitled CMS-522 to: Dr. Chandra Pandey, Academic and Research Director pandeycl@gmail.com or chandrapandey@tuicms.edu.np and Brittany Sneller, Graduate Assistant brittanysneller@tuicms.edu.np

Lebanon: Lebanon - Wash Expert

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Organization: COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale
Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 15 Feb 2016

COOPI is an Italian non-governmental organization, committed to fighting against social injustice and poverty in the global south and to building a future that guarantees everyone adequate living conditions, equal opportunities and respect of their rights.
Since 1965 COOPI has carried out more than 600 development projects and emergency interventions. In Africa, Latin America, Asia and in Eastern Europe COOPI promotes the access to water and the right to proper health and education services in poorer communities, and gives immediate and long-term aid to populations hit by war or natural disasters.
Further information on http://www.coopi.org

COOPI is seeking to recruit a WASH Expert for a technical support in current and future WASH project in Lebanon.

Foreseen Activities

— Technical assessment for the reconstruction of water network system, drainage and sewage system in urban areas

— Technical dossier preparation, including technical drawings

— Water quality control

— Support in the preparation of the tender procedure to select the construction company

— Definition the project working plans in collaboration with the HoM and the national technical staff

— Training and monitoring of the local staff

— Training on HP methodologies

— Supervision of the right implementation of project activities in according to the WASH Sector indicators.

— Design a WASH country strategy according to the humanitarian context

— Promote technical innovation initiatives

— Write initial and final proposals

Profile

— University degree or master in Water Engineering — Urban WASH engineering experience is a strong plus

— A minimum of three years of relevant working experience in the WASH sector

— Previous experience in Lebanon or in similar contexts is an added value

— Emergency WASH experience, particularly in delivering and coordinating HP is a plus

— Fluency in English language

Location: Tripoli, Lebanon


How to apply:

http://www.coopi.org/it/lavoroformazione/offertedilavoro/lavoro/958/

Lebanon: Lebanon - Wash Program Manager

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Organization: COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale
Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 15 Feb 2016

COOPI is an international non-governmental, private, apolitical, non-religious and non-profit organization. created in 1965. Founded in Milan in 1965 its goal is to assist populations hit by emergency in favouring their civil, economic and social development.
COOPI has been working in Lebanon since 2013 in four main sectors (1) shelter (2) wash (3) education and (4) protection .
COOPI is looking for a Project Manager for Lebanon to strengthen and develop COOPI presence in the country.

Title:“Improving WASH Conditions for Syrian Refugees and Affected Populations in Urban Areas in Northern Lebanon”.

The projects has three main components: Water, Sanitation and Health.

In the first phase, it will be necessary to carry out rehabilitation works for the hydric system, the sewage pipes and the dreinage of rain water.
Then, there will be a Hygiene Promotion component, using the main HP tools and doing specific training for the Hygiene Promoters.

Moreover, the project has a specific part about Solid Waste Management and a component about social mobilization and sensitization on the correct use and recycling of waste in emergency contexts and on the training of the local authorities.

Objective
The Project Manager is responsible for the overall development, management and quality of the project. The Project manager will carry out his/her duties in close collaboration with the other departments and under the overall leadership of the Head of Mission.

Functions

  • Project management: Supervision of the overall quality of the project implementation and management of tools used in the activities; Provision of technical and operational supervision to the field teams; Regular communication with the Head of Mission on the progress of the project implementation.
  • Human resource management: Selection, supervision and management of the technical team through definition of responsibilities, evaluation of technical capacities, and training/capacity building as needed.
  • Coordination and representation of the Organization: Carry out representation and coordination duties in cluster/sector meetings; represent COOPI in technical meetings with donors and stakeholders.
  • P**lanning and technical tools development:** Promote and develop new and innovative technical approaches. Improve the organisation’s technical expertise in Lebanon. Capitalise innovative experiences.

Profile

• At least 5 years of relevant field experience in humanitarian programs

• Desirable education/degree in Environmental Engineering and/or Postgraduate work in WASH and Hygiene Promotion

• Proven expertise in WASH project implementation and management will be considered as added value

• Previous experience in the country is an asset

• Familiarity with UNICEF or UN funds projectes and its procedures

• Excellent reporting writing skills

• Strong staff management skills

• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking capacity

• Familiarity with the context and security is an advantage

• English is essential

Period : From 15th march until 31.12.16.

Duty Station: Batroun/Tripoli


How to apply:

http://www.coopi.org/it/lavoroformazione/offertedilavoro/lavoro/1216/

United States of America: Project Associate

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Organization: Management Sciences for Health
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 06 Mar 2016

The Project Associate (PA) assists with the smooth operation of project and program activities by coordinating programmatic information and providing logistical support to Project Support Officers. S/he works with several project teams and is responsible for day-to-day coordination of project specific activities. This position provides the opportunity to develop project management skills and experience in a large international NGO while providing essential coordination and support to project staff.
Specific Responsibilities

Administrative Support (20%)

  • Develop and maintain project pending lists and meeting agendas.
  • Schedule, attend, and document project team meetings.
  • Coordinate with and assist other project Associates to ensure adequate coverage during the absence of another Project Associate (i.e., vacation).

Procurement, Finance, Contracts (25%)

  • Prepare Purchase Requests for project items to be procured in the US.
  • Adhere to MSH's Procurement Integrity and Business Ethics standards in all activities.
  • Review and preliminarily process invoices from consultants, subcontractors, and vendors for a timely submission to MSH Accounting in accordance with project requirements and MSH procedures.
  • Assist in tracking and documenting project deliverables, maintain deliverables calendar.
  • Assist in documenting, collecting, and tracking cost-share opportunities, as needed.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of project coding.
  • Track project accruals for home office expenses.

Project Implementation Support (35%)

  • Maintain responsibility for file management, dissemination of programmatic and team information, and contribute to MSH knowledge, programs, tools and approaches.
  • Coordinate communications material management, printing, and assembly.
  • Draft, edit, and translate reports, success stories, newsletter articles, presentations, and other project documents as requested.
  • Update MSH's intranet and other repositories with key project documents.
  • As requested/assigned, support online learning/exchange forums, document development and research.

Travel (20%)

  • Coordinate travel arrangements related to HPG or PHT project activities and ensure that all travel arrangements are in compliance with USAID and donor regulations and MSH procedures.
  • Provide travelers with Memorandum of Engagement or Consultant Agreement prior to departure.
  • Track and document donor approvals, trip reports, and other travel related information in project files.
  • Review traveler advance requests, travel requests, and TEFs to ensure compliance with MSH travel policy.

  • Bachelor's degree.

  • 2 years of related work experience.

Preferred

  • Graduate degree.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Strong administrative and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member in a complex and fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability in computer skills for word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and presentations (Microsoft Office applications preferred); and a willingness to learn new software packages.
  • Ability to work with limited supervision.
  • Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
  • Excellent written and verbal language skills in English.
  • Professional proficiency, written and oral, in French, Spanish or other relevant language preferred.

Competencies

  • Administrative skills,
  • Excellent written and verbal communication,
  • Action Oriented,
  • Customer Focus,
  • Experiential learn, willing to learn on the job.

Physical Demands

  • Local and International Travel may be required.
  • Keyboard use, Pulling drawers, Lifting papers <10lbs.

EEO Statement

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

Reports To

Senior/Project Support Officer

PI92828608
Apply Here


How to apply:

Apply Here:http://www.Click2Apply.net/hy3m2qng2x

Afghanistan: Emergency Programme Manager

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Organization: People in Need
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 29 Feb 2016

Country: Afghanistan

Job Title: Emergency Programme Manager

Starting Date: April 2016

Contract Length: 12 - 18 months

Exact Job Location: Mazar-e Sharif (60%) and Kabul (40%), with occasional travel to the field in Balkh, Samangan, Jawzjan and Paktya provinces

Reports To: Country Director & Head of Programmes

Job overview:

The Emergency Programme Manager will ensure the timely and effective management and implementation of PIN’s emergency programme, ensuring efficiency, quality, impact and accountability, while upholding the core values of PIN.

The Emergency program responds to natural and man-made disasters in PIN target areas, which include Balkh, Samangan, Jawzjan, Paktya, Logar, and partly Baghlan. The program currently implements projects funded by ECHO (EC) in consortium with ACTED, and CHF (OCHA), providing immediate rapid assessments and response to emergencies in 11 provinces, and coordinating the activities of other actors.

The Emergency Programme Manager must manage the programme (full project cycle approach), manage the team of national staff with the project (minimum 10 people), and maintain excellent coordination with other agencies and donor to allow smooth implementation of activities.

The Emergency Programme Manager will work under the supervision of the Head of Programmes. The position is based in Kabul (40%) and Mazar-e Sharif (60%), with occasional travel to the field in most of PIN target areas.

Organisation context

People in Need (PIN) is a Czech NGO that provides relief and development assistant in over 20 countries around the world. Formed in 1992 by leaders of the Czechoslovak revolution, it is the biggest organisation of its kind in post-communist Europe, providing relief where it is needed, and empowering civil society at home and abroad.

In Afghanistan PIN has been active since 2001, responding to humanitarian needs where they arise, and through targeted development programmes. Today PIN activities are conducted from programme offices in Paktya, Nangahar, Samangan and Herat, as well as two central offices in Kabul and Mazar-e Sharif, with five international staff and around 160 national staff members. PIN programs focus on education, rural development, agriculture, urban poverty, and emergency relief, with support from a variety of key donors, including European member states, Czech Development Agency, ECHO, BMZ, and OCHA.

PIN has a long term strategic commitment to contribute to the alleviation of suffering caused by extreme poverty and both natural and man-made disasters in Afghanistan, by providing neutral and impartial relief and assistance, regardless of the prevailing national and international dynamics. PIN aims to support existing local governance structures and promote community based approaches to avoid undermining local structures.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Senior Management

  • Support the Head of Programs in the strategic design of the PIN’s emergency programming
  • Participate in the mission management decision making as requested

Programme Management:

  • In coordination with PIN partners and other humanitarian actors active in target areas, develop and implement guidelines and methodologies for assessments in emergencies and subsequent production of reports, observing the Sphere Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and ERM Common Rationale principles. Internal capacity building to ensure the proper use of the assessment formats must be frequently undertaken, and well as pro-actively work with other actors on the ground to build up a network of information. With PIN acting as a focal point in the designated provinces, the Programme Manager must pro-actively build up suitable lines of communication to all relevant actors including national and international NGOs, UN agencies, government departments and other stakeholders.

  • Disaster response component: Following external disasters, the emergency team must mobilise and undertake rapid assessments within 48h, and recommend actions to be taken to address priority needs. The team must manage a stock of NFIs and ES to rapidly respond to needs, and must build linkages with other agencies (such as UN-agencies) which could replenish the stocks. The Programme Manager must identify strategic locations for depots and coordinate the storage and supply of emergency items with all the relevant actors, and implement robust monitoring and evaluation systems (e.g. post distribution surveys).

  • Disaster preparedness component: The Programme Manager should train the emergency team in the use of DRR tools as described in the Common Rationale and agreed with partners. At the community level, the Programme Manager must ensure the implementation of the community trainings on disaster preparedness, and monitor and evaluate their impact as agreed with the partners (e.g. KAP survey)

  • External coordination and representation: Under the authority of the Head of Programmes, the Programme Manager should participate in relevant coordination meetings at national and regional level (Kabul, Mazar, Paktya) to maintain PIN’s presence and share our experiences. The Programme Manager should further work closely with all other humanitarian partners to ensure effective and accountable response to emergencies.

  • Human resources and operational management: The Programme Manager must ensure comprehensive management of the emergency team, including the distribution of tasks and duties and subsequent evaluation, recruitment of new staff, contractual issues, performance evaluation and day-to-day management as described in the missions Standard Operating Procedures and the National Staff Policy.

  • Training & Capacity Building: The Programme Manager is responsible for training the national staff in appropriate sectors related to the implementation of the project. Furthermore, the Programme Manager is responsible for the overall development of the national staff and their continued progress with the organisation. Together with the Head of Programmes, key national staff should be identified and special programmes for capacity building should be implemented.

  • Reporting (Internal and External): Provide regular internal report according to PIN’s internal reporting structure, and ensure that all reporting requirements (interim, final) are produced in a timely, accurate and well developed manner for all donors in the program.

  • Financial Management: Ensure that the project is implemented in full within the limits of the donor approved budget. (The program currently stands at around 1 mil. EUR annually). The Programme Manager must ensure that the project stays within the given budget, through close monitoring of expenditure, monthly updates of the expenditure forecast, and through the use of PIN’s financial system. Furthermore, the Programme Manager must manage the forecasted cash requirements. Through close cooperation with the Finance Director, the Programme Manager must ensure that the project complies with all internal regulations and the required financial and project documentation is archived in PIN’s electronic Document Management System.

  • Programme Development: Based on experience from the field, support the Head of Programmes in further development of PIN’s emergency programme and the longer-term goal of reducing vulnerability in target areas. Ensure close cooperation and experience sharing with other Programme Managers in the target areas.

  • Document and Knowledge Management: Ensure that all information and experience in the field and during the implementation of the programme is documented and stored appropriately, and methods for the sharing of such knowledge are utilised.

  • Advocacy: Ensure that PIN’s significant field presence and experience is translated into advocacy at various levels within the humanitarian community, donors, and other stakeholders in coordination with the Media Department. When requested, provide rapid feedback for advocacy and donor lobbying. Through monitoring of the wider humanitarian situation in the country, the Programme Manager is able to participate in stakeholder coordination meetings, and represent PIN in the humanitarian sector.

  • Mainstreaming: Ensure that cross-cutting agendas and principles of PIN such a gender equality and non-discrimination are implemented in the program

Security

  • Ensure all employees of the ERM programme are fully aware of PIN Afghanistan Security Framework, and adhere to it at all times.

  • Maintain close contact with the Security Officer and relevant staff in the Security Department to collect and share all information on security developments in the areas of implementation.

  • Ensure that the Security Department has available all information needed for timely and thorough security assessments of all areas with direct PIN implementation and staff presence.

  • Participate in the continuous re-assessment of the Security Framework, and access rules for different areas, feeding in experience and knowledge from the field and from the ERM team.

  • Make sure that all members of the emergency team have adequate security training, including on specific issues of access, do no harm principles, conflict sensitivity, etc.

Requirements for Applicants:

Education and Experience:

  • MA/Diploma in International Development, International Relations, or related subject
  • A minimum of one year of relevant overseas experience in development and humanitarian sectors.
  • Initial experiences of programme, HR and financial management
  • Experience with working in insecure environments a significant advantage
  • Knowledge of Dari/Pashto an advantage

Aptitude or Personality Requirements:

  • Empathy with the organisations humanitarian values and its approach
  • Ability to quickly grow into new challenges, working within a close and supportive team
  • Ability to work under pressure often to strict deadlines
  • Respect to organizational policies and rules, ability to follow specific SOPs
  • Methodical and thorough
  • Knowledge of computer applications i.e. Microsoft word and excel
  • Experience with budgets and budgeting
  • Ability to motivate and develop skills of others
  • Analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work both as part of a team and independently
  • Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity (esp. gender and ethnicity)
  • Tolerance and acceptance of diversity

PIN offers:

  • Flexible and challenging working environment with room for personal growth
  • Starting salary defined by PIN salary scale (approx. 2600- 3100 USD commensurate with experience; before taxation, including per diem)
  • reimbursement of flight ticket to the country of residence once every 6 months of work,
  • reimbursement of costs of visas and vaccinations; assistance with visa application procedure,
  • medical helpdesk and psychological consultation available on line,
  • travel insurance,
  • 25 days of paid leave annually, compensational leave: if it occurs absolutely necessary work over weekend or on holidays is compensated proportionally 1:1,
  • Rest & Recovery: Each employee is entitled to up to 15 days of R&R per year in addition to the standard 25 days. PIN provides 2 regional flights per year in price of 650USD for each of them – all together PIN provides to employee 3 flight tickets per year for the purpose of leave.
  • Accommodation in PIN guesthouse, on PIN expenses.

How to apply:

Interested candidates please send your applications (CV and cover letter) via email HR@clovekvtisni.cz., with “**ERM Afghanistan PM”** in the subject.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you.

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