As our charismatic, organised and influential Senior Humanitarian Health Adviser – Thematic Support you’ll make a huge difference to vulnerable children’s lives, as you oversee policy and thematic support work relating to humanitarian health at Save the Children UK, and provide thematic leadership for humanitarian health programmes across the Save the Children movement.

Working in more than 120 countries, we do whatever it takes to create breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. Our Humanitarian department integrates emergency and development work, through our country programmes. It increases our capacity to meet the assistance and protection needs of children and their families affected by crises. Together, we save children’s lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.

In this key, senior role you will direct the work of approximately 8 – 12 staff, directly line managing around 5 individuals, and assuming responsibility for a budget portfolio of up to £5m. You will lead and co-ordinate thematic guidance, policy development and innovation initiatives, ensure the team deliver on the agreed work plan, and that they follow organisational guidelines and are well motivated and supported. You will also:

• Assist with relevant recruitment, ensuring other stakeholders are part of the process where appropriate.
• Manage projects – including a consortium project to support health cluster functioning in crises, a project to develop a cross-movement health management information system for field health programmes, and the COMPASS project to standardise our theoretical offer of health services.
• Deploy to the field at short notice in the event of large emergencies to help set up health programmes.
• Support strategy and proposal design in country programmes.
• Represent the organisation in various technical and health advocacy initiatives and partnerships.

To be successful, you’ll have extensive progressive experience in both the field and head office implementing and managing humanitarian health programmes, including in protracted crisis settings. You’ll either be a medical doctor, have a doctor of philosophy degree, or the equivalent technical training, and you will also have:

• Proven experience developing proposals for major donors.
• A strong track record line managing a variety of staff roles, including head office advisers.
• Experience of in-country health or nutrition cluster co-ordination.
• A background supporting the development of strategy and organisational technical guidance.
• Strong English language skills, with fluency in French or an additional UN language desirable.

At Save the Children our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing Date: 8^th March 2016

To apply please visit our website.

As our charismatic, organised and influential Senior Humanitarian Health Adviser – Country Support you’ll make a huge difference to vulnerable children’s lives as you lead the operational arm of our Humanitarian Health Team, ensuring quality technical support at field level and acting as a focal point for the team’s emergency health operations.

Working in more than 120 countries, we do whatever it takes to create breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. Our Humanitarian department integrates emergency and development work, through our country programmes. It increases our capacity to meet the assistance and protection needs of children and their families affected by crises. Together, we save children’s lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.

In this key, senior role you will oversee the work of approximately 15 country-facing health staff, directly line managing 4 – 6 individuals. You will ensure an effective response to new, large-scale emergencies and support the ongoing development of the Emergency Health Unit model of self-contained emergency health capacity. You will also:

• Support, coach and develop Regional Advisers and Technical Advisers with their line management responsibilities, ensuring that the team is well motivated and supported.
• Assist with the recruitment of relevant staff.
• Develop guidance and policies, and monitor and evaluate programme quality – making sure work adheres to common and organisational frameworks.
• Co-ordinate the provision of surge support and health team deployments, and lead on the nomination and distribution of backstopping support.
• Contribute to the design and rollout of humanitarian health capacity building initiatives.

To be successful, you’ll have extensive progressive experience and a track record of success delivering high quality humanitarian health response programmes, ideally with experience of fragile states and new onset emergencies. You’ll be a health professional by training, with an impressive background in people management, and you will also have:

• The ability to travel frequently and at short notice, occasionally to remote and insecure locations.
• Experience of high quality, successful donor proposals and reports.
• A background in capacity building and mentoring.
• Experience managing budgets and working with limited resources.
• Strong communication and diplomacy skills, appropriate for high-level external representation and the ability to tailor communications to different audiences.

At Save the Children our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing Date: 8^th March 2016

To apply please visit our website.

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for USAID's anticipated Supply Chain Technical Assistance Project to improve health outcomes in South Africa. The project will increase the availability of essential health commodities for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and family planning by strengthening supply chains and providing strategic technical assistance. The chief of party, who will be based in South Africa, will oversee the project and serve as its primary liaison between USAID/South Africa, the Ministry of Health, Chemonics' home office, and other key stakeholders. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide overall project leadership, management, quality control, and technical direction, while ensuring timeliness of deliverables, compliance with USAID requirements and U.S. government regulations, and Chemonics policies and procedures
• Liaise with the USAID/South Africa mission, civil society organizations, private sector entities, and other local partners to coordinate activities and facilitate monitoring and reporting of project objectives and achievements
• Identify issues and risks related to project implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate adjustments
• Manage and supervise the work of project personnel, subcontractors, and grantees, with a focus on achieving work plan targets and core results in a timely manner
• Ensure that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in management, international development, public health, supply chain management, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience leading supply chain management projects
• Experience working with the private and public sector preferred
• Minimum five years of experience leading development projects in overseas environments
• Experience working with a U.S. government project preferred
• Knowledge of USAID policies and procedures
• Ability to work with regional stakeholders, including senior South African government officials, on sensitive topics​
• Experience interacting with senior U.S. and South African government officials preferred
• Experience recruiting and managing teams and ensuring the quality of their products
• Knowledge of the political, social, cultural, environmental, and development context of Africa based on field experience; experience in South Africa preferred
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while developing a common vision
• Ability to build a client base and partnerships, particularly in the private sector
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Strong English (written and verbal) communication skills required

​​Application Instructions:

Send electronic submissions to scs_multiaward_recruiting@chemonics.com by February 29, 2016. Please include "chief of party" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

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

​​​​Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.​​

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Chemonics seeks an inclusive program director for USAID's Governance for Inclusive Growth Program. The program supports Vietnam's efforts to achieve sustainable, equitable economic growth by working with the Vietnamese government, private sector entities, and civil society groups to expand market reform, institutional modernization, and global integration in trade. The program also strives to ensure that economic growth reaches all segments of Vietnam's population. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the inclusive growth team
• Lead promotion of inclusive policies
• Ensure that all supported policy efforts respond to the needs and priorities of vulnerable populations
• Collaborate with other program teams, the Vietnamese government, and non-governmental counterparts

Qualifications:

• Degree in law, economics, public administration, development management, business administration, or a related field; a master's degree, or comparable experience, preferred
• Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience preferred, with at least five years of experience in supporting inclusive growth in Vietnam required; more than five years of experience in a senior-level position on a donor-funded program in Vietnam preferred
• Advanced knowledge of good governance, law, public policy, or economics required
• Advanced knowledge of Vietnamese civil society organizations, business associations, and NGOs; their strengths and weaknesses; their legal and regulatory challenges; and opportunities for strengthening their inclusive growth, law-making, and policy-making required
• Ability to analyze, synthesize, communicate, and work on complex legal and policy issues in Vietnam, as well as to provide global perspectives and comparative experiences relating to the poor; ethnic minorities; and lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, and intrasex populations
• Competency in program management and policy advocacy, with the ability to lead the inclusive growth team in collaborating with other program teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to coordinate direct technical assistance with the program's counterparts, USAID, and other donors
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluent written and spoken English and Vietnamese required

​​Application Instructions:

Send electronic submissions to HR@VietnamGIG.com by February 21, 2016. Please include Inclusive program director" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

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

​​​​Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.​

http://chemonics.com/OurJobs/JoinOurTeam/Pages/default.aspx

About MAG:

MAG saves lives and builds futures by working with others to reclaim land contaminated with the debris of conflict, to reduce the daily risk of death or injury for civilians, and to create safe and secure conditions for development. MAG shared the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize as a founding member of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines for our work to ban landmines. Our vision is a safe and secure future for men, women and children affected by armed violence and conflict.

About the role:

MAG is seeking bids from an independent expert and external evaluator to undertake an evaluation of the project is entitled ‘*Comprehensive Action to Address Priority Areas of Lao PDR’s National Strategic Plan for UXO’* which was funded by the European Union (EU). It is 24 month contract, running from 1 April 2014 – 31 March 2016. The evaluation is to be undertaken in March 2016 with the final report to be submitted to MAG no later 15 June 2016.

The overall purpose is to evaluate the activities which MAG has undertaken with this funding and assess the extent to which they are meeting the overall and the specific objectives of this grant. In particular, the evaluator will be required to examine and report on the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and viability of the activities.

Methodology and Work Plan

The methodology to be used is to be defined by the evaluator as part of their submission of an Expression of Interest, and should be designed to effectively respond to the questions raised above. Activities are expected to include, but not be limited to:

· Desk top review of all relevant documents provided by MAG and available from other sources

· Primary data collection from staff teams and key stakeholders

· Review and discussion of initial findings with MAG management

· Submission of draft / final report

About you:

Experts expressing an interest in doing this work should be able to demonstrate experience in the following areas:

Essential

· Experience of successfully undertaking similar evaluations for international NGOs in conflict/post-conflict countries;

· Research skills and knowledge of good practice in evaluation;

· Interpersonal skills that evoke trust and are gender and culturally sensitive;

· Strong verbal and written English language skills;

· Knowledge of the mine-action sector and how it links with development

Desirable

· Professional experience in Laos;

· Experience of carrying out evaluations for EU.

For more details on this opportunity and to request a full terms of reference please contact humanresources@maginternational.org.

Those wishing to express their interest in being considered for this consultancy opportunity need to send a proposal outline tohumanresources@maginternational.orgby the closing date of 21st February 2016.

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a non-profit international public health organization dedicated to saving lives and improving the health of the world's poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. MSH has offices in 35 countries and experience in 140. Learn more: http://www.msh.org/.

MSH's Policy, Advocacy & Communications (PAC) team furthers the organization's mission by raising global health priorities before global and U.S. decision makers, advocating for increased health resource commitments, and communicating MSH's expertise and impact. Leveraging MSH's evidence-based, field-driven expertise, our team supports issues, legislation, and appropriations that enable our partners in developing countries to create stronger management systems and improve access to services.
Responsibilities

• Attend meetings, briefings, events and hearings. Write up event notes.
• Conduct desk research on international development and global health issues.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for meetings/events with congressional, administration, and NGO staff.
• Draft articles for MSH's internal newsletter and external blog.
• Assist with organizing internal and external events, such as congressional staff briefings.

• Assist with administrative tasks when necessary.

• Students majoring in public health, public policy, international relations, international development or related subjects.

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (Grad students preferred).

• Commitment of 15-25 hours per week minimum (full-time hours preferred).

• A basic understanding of and an interest in global health policy and/or issues.

• Posses strong organizational, research, writing, and communication skills.

• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Detail oriented.

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

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work proactively and independently, as well as part of a team.

Please note:

• Internship candidates must be full or part time students earning university credit for their internship.

• This is an **unpaid* internship and candidates are responsible for their own housing and transportation.*

• Application Instructions*
  To apply, candidates should send the following materials as one document to advocacy@msh.org. Only candidates who follow instructions and get selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit the following to be considered:

• A tailored cover letter detailing relevant skills, advocacy and/or global health experience, and availability

• A resume

A short writing sample (1-2 pages)

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.

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ALIMA recherche un(e) Sage Femme pour son projet à Bukama en RDC.

Pour consulter le profil de poste, cliquez sur le lien ci-dessous :
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EXPERIENCES ET COMPETENCES

Expériences :
• Expérience d’au moins 2 ans sur un même volume d’activité
• Expérience dans un contexte d’intervention de prise en charge de la malnutrition apprécié
• Expérience en termes de gestion d’équipe

Qualités du candidat :
• Capacité d’analyse et de synthèse
• Capacité de gestion de projet
• Capacité d’organisation
• Autonomie, curiosité et sens critique
• Flexibilité et gestion du stress
• Patience et maturité professionnelle
• Capacité à travailler en équipe dans des contextes multiculturels
• Capacité à travailler et à vivre dans un milieu très isolé et enclavé
• Bonne condition physique (accessibilité des zones uniquement en vélo et en moto)

Langues :
• Bonne maîtrise du français (lu, écrit, parlé) indispensable
• Maitrise d’une langue congolaise est un plus
• L’anglais est un atout

Pour postuler, merci de nous faire parvenir votre CV et lettre de motivation, à candidature@alima-ngo.org avec en sujet la référence « Sage femme RDC ».

Reference:

DK/TUR/CFC

Country:

Turkey/Syria

Job Title:

Country Financial Controller (CFC)

Contract Grade: C

Contract Length: 1 year with expectation of extension

New Post or Replacement: Replacement

Accompanied / Unaccompanied: Unaccompanied

Exact Job Location: Turkey

Reports To: Country Director

Responsible For: Finance Manager

Liaises With: HQ Finance team, Desk Officer, Programmes Director, Programme Coordinators, Administrative staff, including HR, Logistics and IT functions also external liaison with 3rd party accountants and auditors

Job Purpose: The Country Financial Controller is responsible to manage all aspects of the finance function of the Concern Worldwide Turkey country programme so that we achieve our objectives in line with Concern Worldwide’s policies, procedures and standards. The CFC will also be required to follow the host government policies and reporting requirement and contribute in the organisational systems development.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial System

• Ensure that country financial management systems & records are adequate in order to identify and protect the assets and interest of the organization.

• Ensure that the systems in place, enhance, as far as possible, the efficiency and effectiveness of the manner in which assets are utilized

• Ensure that the global accounting package is maintained in a proper manner, and utilized in an appropriate & effective manner.

• Establish and maintain a donor financial management system in order to optimize funding and to ensure efficient and accurate reporting to donors.

• Ensure adequate controls over cash and bank management are constantly monitored and updated to minimize the risk of fraud or misappropriation.

• Undertake regular field visits in order to assess the financial systems in place and implement improvements wherever needed.

• Closely monitor all financial activities, and keep the CD/Country Management Team advised of all situations which have the potential for a negative impact on internal controls or financial management performance.

• Undertake financial assessments and evaluation of partners, in line with Concern’s standard financial procedures.

• Participate in the review, monitoring and capacity building of partners.

• Ensure that partner finance reports are thoroughly reviewed in coordination with the respective Programme staff.

Financial Control

• Maintain an effective and efficient system of internal controls which comply with Concern Worldwide’s financial guidelines.

• Review existing systems on an on-going basis in order to develop and improve internal controls, in compliance with Concern’s policies and procedures.

• Ensure that all financial records and accounts are compiled timely, accurately and in line with international accounting standards and donor regulations.

• Ensure that the country financial operations comply with legal and statutory requirements e.g. audit and financial reporting to all relevant national authorities.

• Ensure that country management prepares the annual and revised Country budget and donor budgets, as accurately as possible.

• Keep up to date with donor regulations and ensure that all controls are in place to meet donor compliance.

• Ensure internal and external audits are carried out as per Concern requirements; support Country Director to prepare management response; ensure all agreed remedial actions are undertaken in timely manner.

• Undergo regular and random checks for compliance and investigations of anomalies against high risk areas within the operations

Financial Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly management accounts for budget-holders and Country Management to ensure that they can monitor the budget utilization and take appropriate action on any significant variances.

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of quarterly financial reports for Dublin (Financial Reporting Pack (FRP))

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of reports for external donors and the government.

• Reconcile all balance sheet items on a quarterly basis, in accordance with Concern Worldwide policies and procedures

• Finalise year end accounts for external auditor and provide any ad-hoc year reports for Dublin

• Provide financial analysis where necessary especially on maximizing available funds and advice to CD.

Team Management and Capacity Building

• Train and develop the capacity of the local finance team to ensure that a good standard of financial management is maintained

• Undertake financial training of budget-holders, to assist them in enforcing financial controls and making decisions based on financial reports.

• Ensure full compliance with security plans and protocols.

• Coach all team members to ensure they fully understand outcomes which are expected of them, through Concern’s Performance Development Reviews system (PDR’s).

• Ensure team members are aware of core Concern policies and procedures relevant to their work, and with the support of others, carry out regular briefings on these policies, including the P4, security management, accountability etc. Contribute to the implementation of these policies.

Other duties

• Investigate and implement procedures for statutory deductions, social security and taxes are complied with and to liaise with relevant authorities in this respect.

• Actively participate in the CMT meetings and be proactively involved in the decision making processes

• Work with the CD to develop policies and procedures for procurement, logistics, HR and IT

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

Education, Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Accountancy Qualification (e.g. CPA, ACA, ACCA or Equivalent).
• 3 years post qualification experience including previous Concern experience.
• Experience in developing staff technical and management capacities.

• Experience managing large and multi donor grants (e.g. USAID, UNHCR, ECHO, EC, Irish Aid).

• Excellent communication skills in English.

• Familiarity with broader systems development including procurement, Logistics and HR.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Commitment to Concern’s ethos and values.

• Flexible, adaptable and patient.

• Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts.

DESIRABLE

Education, Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Knowledge or experience of Concern’s financial and accounting systems would be preferred.

• Knowledge of development issues and concepts.

• Experience of programme start-up operations.

• Knowledge of Arabic or Turkish an advantage.

• Knowledge of Turkish tax law an advantage.

Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements:

• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

• Ability to contribute to a small team environment.

• Good communication and training / capacity building skills.

• Strong interpersonal and team work skills.

All applications should be submitted through our website at https://jobs.concern.net by closing date. CV’s should be no more than 4 pages in length.

All candidates who are short-listed for a first round interview will be notified via email after the application deadline OR due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer posts before the closing date.

Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Concern has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and the Programme Participant Protection Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents.

Concern receives a substantial amount of funding from external donors each year. Increasingly donors are introducing requirements whereby future funding is conditional on Concern ensuring that the names of any new employee or volunteer do not appear on terrorism lists generated by the European Union (List of person, groups and entities to which Regulation (EC No. 2580/2001 applies), the US Government (Office of Foreign Assets Control list of specially designated Nationals and Blocked Persons) and the United Nations (Consolidated List). Any offer of employment (either paid or voluntary) with Concern Worldwide will not be made pending a clearance check being conducted on the applicant. For additional information please consult our web site or contact the Human Resource Division in our Head Office.

Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

WORK CONTEXT

Cesvi has been working in Haiti since 2009, implementing projects in the field of emergency, children rights, food security and watershed management in the South, North and West departments.

Currently action is concentrated in two areas of Haiti: Port-au-Prince (PAP) and Les Cayes.

In PAP Cesvi supports The House of Smiles opened in 2010 at Wharf Jérémie, an extremely impoverished and densely populated neighbourhood in the area of Cité Soleil (PAP).The House of Smiles offers recreational activities and psychological counseling to children and adolescents The House of Smiles is open for additional lessons and after-school recreational activities.

Thanks to the participation of other institutions and NGOs, the House of Smiles has become a reference point for the awareness of the entire community.

In Aquin (Les Cayes), in the south of the country, Cesvi helps farmers to improve their productivity with environmentally-friendly practices (farm planning). 326 families received technical support and assistance with the use of seeds and animal husbandry. Farmers have also participated in training sessions on techniques for soil conservation. Each farmer received a tailor-made plan, created with the participation of the family and based on the unique characteristics of their farm.

We are now starting an emergency response and resilience building project with an integrated approach to improve food security in Haiti.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The collaboration will start in March 2016.

The incumbent will respond to the Country Representative and to the Project Manager

S/he will work in close collaboration with the local administrator, the local partners and the project accountant in Bergamo-HQ.

Job Purpose:

The Administrator is responsible to manage all aspects of the finance function of Cesvi country projects in Haiti, in close coordination with the staff, and to support the office in purchase and procedures.

Main tasks:

· accountancy of projects and preparation of all donor financial reports;

· ensure adequate controls over cash & bank management;

· undertake regular field visits in order to assess the financial systems in place;

· manage the finance department activities and schedule to meet the financial reporting requirements and deadlines specified by Cesvi HQs and donors;

· closely monitor all financial activities and inform the staff concerned;

· support the preparation of financial plans, forecasts, budget analysis in close collaboration with the PM;

· support and supervise the logistic office in procurements and purchase procedures;

· be responsible for the management of the national staff of the finance, admin, HR and logistics department;

· participation in the review, monitoring and capacity building of local staff;

· assist CR and PMs in the preparation of donor budgets, to ensure compliance with donor regulations and to ensure their incorporation into the country annual operating budget & revisions;

· be responsible for the correct store of documents and project goods;

· attend meetings with UN Agencies representatives, EU representatives, local and international NGOs officers, private sector and civil society representatives, whenever required;

· support in the elaboration of project proposals, for the budgetary aspect.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

-Degree in Economics, Political science or at least three 3 years’ post qualification experience in a finance/accounting role overseas in the NGO sector

-Strong budgeting and financial management skills

-Accountancy skills and ability to prepare financial reports

-Good knowledge of main donors' administrative rules and procurement procedures (ECHO, UE, PAM, etc..)

-Knowledge and experience in purchases and procedures (i.e. cash and goods distribution)

-Ability to support, manage and develop national staff

-Good organizational and time management skills

-Ability to work under pressure of deadlines

-Cross cultural awareness, sensitivity, and patience

-Very flexible and with a positive attitude

-Effective team member -Willing to travel frequently in-country.

-Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office Programs as well as accounting packages & other database competencies. - Excellent knowledge of French written and spoken.

-Good knowledge of English.

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

-Post graduate qualifications in management or related field.

-Understanding of development issues and the organizational goals.

-Skills in developing, delivering and evaluating training for staff members.

-Previous experience in Haiti.

-Good knowledge of Italian

LOCATION

Les Cayes with periodic visits in Port au Prince - Haiti

CLOSING DATE

29/02/2016

DURATION

6 months

SALARY RANGE

2500-2900 € gross salary

To apply please visit: http://www.cesvi.org/04_2016-adm-haiti

We are looking for highly qualified, self-motivated Head of Finance who is able to work with diverse teams of both national and international staff as well as local government authorities, UN agencies, I/NGOs and other partners under difficult, stressful and sometimes insecure conditions.

​Who are we?

​The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and Danish Demining Group (DDG) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries through-out the world, including South Sudan. DRC/DDG fulfills its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations, including refugees, internally displaced people and host communities. Under its mandate, the organization focuses on emergency humanitarian response, rehabilitation, post-conflict recovery and humanitarian mine-action.

​Danish Refugee Council (DRC) in conjunction with Danish Demining Group (DDG) has been operating in South Sudan since 2005 initially concentrating on providing safe and supportive conditions for refugees returning from neighboring countries after the Comprehensive Peace Agreement was signed.

​In 2012 - 2013, DRC opened its operations in Upper Nile and Unity States to respond to the large influx of refugees coming from Blue Nile State and South Kordofan (Sudan). In addition to the refugee response and since 2014, DRC has been then actively engaged in responding to the humanitarian needs of IDPs affected by the internal conflict through the provision of integrated approaches.

With a total of 450 national staff, 50 expatriate staff and an annual budget of USD 20 million, we are currently implementing multi-sectorial interventions through the provision of humanitarian services focused on CCCM, Protection, SGBV, FSL, Shelter and Infrastructure to both internally displaced persons and refugees across 5 field sites (Ajuong Thok, Bentiu, Maban, Malakal and Melut).

​About the job

​The specific duties of the DRC DDG South Sudan Head of Finance (HoF) will encompass the key area of Finance. Overall the HoF will be responsible for the following:

• The HoF will support the Deputy Country Director – Operations and the Senior Management Team of DRC DDG South Sudan in liaising with donors and government officials, especially as relates to issues of compliance, registration, and audit.
• The HoF will oversee the finance department for the entire country operation, in the country office and the field offices, by providing technical support to all of the areas under the HoF’s supervision, specifically finance and overseeing a staff of more than 20 people.
• Work to build the capacity of finance staff members throughout the DRC South Sudan operation through frequent in-service training sessions and mentoring support.
• Supervision, audits and controlling and implementation of corrective actions related to the DRC standards for operations. This includes, among other things, supervision of all financial reporting and financial procedures, including the monthly schedule for financial reporting to HQ, donor reporting and audits, cash flow and liquidity management, legal framework and reporting relations to national authorities.
• Ensure that all administrative and legal-related systems are accurate and maintained.
• The HoF will play a significant part in qualifying and implementing initiatives coming from the global and regional DRC organisational development and financial accountability initiatives.
• The existence and maintenance of an accurate and timely Management Information System. This includes, among other things, overall planning, budget and control of expenditures for shared operational costs, but also coordination of budgeting and expenditure related to programme implementation.
• Develop a risk management plan for the country that identifies the major financial and operational risks and implement a mitigation strategy.

​About You

​To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Minimum 6 years of international practical experience in a senior financial/administrative management position for the private sector or for an international NGO (preferred but not exclusive),
• Proven experience in managing large budgets (over 15 million USD a year),
• A strong experience capacity building staff, and in working with national partners, local/government authorities,
• Full proficiency in spoken and written English, and a working experience with UNHCR, ECHO, DFID and BPRM guidelines.
• Ideally, you will have previous/current experience working with DRC/DDG, and experience with working in Africa.
• HR staff management in challenging environments
• Budget development. and presentation/communication skills.
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
• Proven ability to work and live in very basic living conditions. Ability to work under pressure, with minimal supervision, and in a culturally diverse team
• Flexible and adaptable.

​We offer

​Contract: a 1 year contract renewable dependent on both funding and performance

Duty Station: Juba.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. This position will be placed at level A6.

​Application process

​Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button.

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English. CV only applications will not be considered.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk

​Applications close February 23rd, 2016.

​Please note, according to the need of this position in different bases, applicants may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to the closing date.

​Need further information?

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.dk

Click below link to apply:

https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1036&departmentId=19064&ProjectId=146263&uiculture=eng&MediaId=5

£38,731 - £41,881 gross pa depending on skills and experience (plus other benefits), fixed-term contract (until the end of March 2017), full-time (35 hours per week).

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager will play a crucial role in implementing Progressio’s organisational monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) framework and ensuring high quality monitoring and evaluation work across our overseas programmes, including the International Citizen Service (ICS) programme. S/he will provide support to country offices and policy and advocacy staff in ensuring that we and our partners can meaningfully demonstrate impact and enable us to reflect on our successes and incorporate lessons in our programmatic thinking and practice.

The post holder will also be responsible for monitoring and reporting on Progressio’s DFID Programme Partnership Agreement (PPA), coordinating Progressio’s participation in various DFID learning groups and steering committees, and ensuring the delivery of PPA MEL-specific commitments.

The successful candidate should have a degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Demonstrable experience of programme and project planning, implementation and participatory monitoring and evaluation in the international development field is essential. You should have experience of developing and using information systems for programme management and organisational learning, including developing mechanisms, forums and processes for facilitating the sharing of lessons and experiences between teams; of developing MEL organisational frameworks and leading on MEL systems development, and of working with people at a distance.

You should have skills in the participatory monitoring and evaluation of development projects (both quantitative and qualitative); training skills; a good knowledge of current development thinking; of the role of capacity building and advocacy in bringing about social transformation; a grasp of gender analysis and dynamics, and analytical and research skills, including the ability to process large amounts of information. Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, including the ability to build relationships and represent Progressio; a team player with the ability to work with a wide range of people; initiative; an ability to manage own priorities effectively and work to tight deadlines, and effective written and verbal communication skills in English are also essential.

An ability to undertake occasional overseas travel; cultural awareness and sensitivity in an inter-faith setting, and a personal commitment to Progressio’s vision, values and goals is also required.

It is essential that you complete an application form in full, as very specific information is required and will be used to decide whether or not you will be short-listed for interview. Please note that CVs/resumes will not be considered.

For further information and an application form visit: www.progressio.org.uk/jobs

Interviews: Week of 7 March

Please return the completed application form to: Recruitment@progressio.org.uk

Location : Kampala; Expected travel to implementation districts: 25%
B. About the Position
GOAL seeks to recruit a self-starter and team player who is comfortable adapting to a situation that will change and evolve over time – within the programme implementation, people-centred advocacy planning and delivery.
• Key working relationships: GOAL ACT Health Field Teams (Mentors and MEL Officers); Partner Organisation Staff; Senior MEL Manager; GOAL Finance; GOAL Organisational Development Mentor
C. Key Responsibilities

1. Upward Accountability to Donor DFID.
   a. Monitor spending on the DFID budget, review detailed transactions and provide recommendations
   b. Highlight any challenges on the burn rate and propose realignment options
   c. Prepare budget projections
   d. Draft all quarterly reports and work plan updates for submission to DFID
   e. Maintain DFID files for the programme (reports, communications, etc.)

2. Sub-Grant Management for Four Downstream Implementing Partners.
   a. Offer significant support to programme and budgetary planning for partners
   b. Lead programmatic review / approval of downstream partner agreements
   c. Lead Grants Opening Meetings for downstream partners
   d. Lead input to GOAL internal grants management processes (monthly partner review meetings)
   e. Review partner narrative reports and flag issues for discussion with partner teams
   f. Review partner financial reports and monitor burn rates, variance allowances
   g. Respond to queries on budget variance, etc. arising from partners

3. Programme Management.
   a. Organise and plan trainings and technical support for field teams
   b. Regular field visits and provide support to GOAL field teams, partner implementing teams and Kampala colleagues
   c. Provide support to district-based people-centred advocacy strategy development
   d. Monitor national policy discussions and civil society health advocacy & accountability (WDWW)
   e. Contribute to district and national level advocacy guide and strategies

D. Essential Attitudes / Behaviours Required for All ACT Health Team Members
• Ability to build consensus among peers and partner organisations
• Confidence and belief that communities can self-advocate and make change
• Ability to manage change and uncertainty with a positive and constructive attitude
• Initiative and proactivity in problem identification and proposing solutions

E. Necessary Experience / Skills for Programme Manager
• Detail oriented
• Highly organised
• Highly analytical and systematic thinker
• Superb communication skills (writing, editing, verbal and presentation)
• Budgetary and programme planning, monitoring and management
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience

F. Desired Experience / Skills for Programme Manager
• Past experience with People-Centred Advocacy
• Writing donor reports
• Sub-grant/sub-award management, preferably for a large institutional donor (USAID, EU or DFID)
• Knowledge of institutional donor rules and regulations

Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit their CV & applications which must include at least 4 reference contacts (2 professional, 2 character references, including your supervisor and the most recent/previous employer), and daytime contact number to; The Human Resource Manager, GOAL Uganda: AdminKampala@ug.goal.ie Deadline is 24th February 2016. PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH CERTIFICATES. Indicate the Position in email subject. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
These positions are only available to Ugandan nationals

A. Reports to WASH Programme Manager
B. Location : Bugiri
C. About the Position
The Technical Officer will be responsible for supervising construction of new boreholes and repair of existing boreholes in Bugiri/Namayingo districts under the charity: water fund. He/she will work hand in hand with the WASH manager, Programme manager and the local authority to identify suitable communities to benefit from the project using set selection criteria.
D. Key Responsibilities

Supervise new borehole siting and construction
• Be responsible for directing contractors to identified beneficiary villages for new borehole installations
• Work with the contractor’s hydrologist in locating wells
• Ensure that well tests are conducted and results are acceptable
• Recommend successful completion of wells according to agreed conditions
• Check and record actual depths of drilled boreholes
• Ensure boreholes of specified diameter are drilled
• Ensure screen used is as specified and correctly placed
• Ensure sufficient and specified gravel is used
• Ensure grout is placed in boreholes
• Ensure sufficient borehole development
• Ensure proper well development and that wells are successful
• Ensure that only specified pumps are installed
Selection and repair of existing boreholes
• Ensure that suitable villages are selected to benefit from renovations of existing boreholes according to set criteria
• Carry out assessments on existing boreholes to determine quantities for renovation
• Supervise renovations of existing boreholes
Monitoring and documentation
• Gather required baseline and end line data on project interventions
• Ensure that the drilling contractor collects and submits required technical data in a timely manner
• Conduct frequent field-level monitoring and provide feedback to the WASH programme manager
• Provide Monthly Logframe reports/activity reports to the Programme Manager using agreed formats
• Collect and document all snags on the works and ensure their rectification during the defects period
• Ensure that communities are involved in the monitoring of the construction
• Ensure that there is an accurate list of all GOAL-funded water points, that they have DWD numbers, GPS coordinates and that they are listed correctly on the WME database
• Work in close cooperation with the District water and health authorities to help improve hygiene, water provision, water testing and mapping of water, WUC functionality and recording of hygiene in the District
E. Essential Requirements
• Higher Technical Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering or Water Engineering or related discipline. Certificate in a related discipline with significant experience supervising borehole drilling/well construction can apply. Experience may substitute for qualifications, but not the other way round.
• Demonstrated experience supervising borehole drilling
• Demonstrated experience repairing/renovating boreholes
• Ability to carry out boreholes assessment and developed bills of quantities
• Knowledge of the following community based approaches is an added advantage; CLTS, Sanitation marketing, Hand Pump Mechanics Associations

F. Desired Experience / Skills
• Knowledge of WHO standards for drinking water quality
• Basic knowledge of potable water tests
• Basic knowledge of sources of well contamination and remedial actions
• Experience working with international organisations and international NGOs
• Ability to communicate in Kiswahili, Lusamya and Lusoga is an added advantage
• The ideal person must be hard working, flexible and willing to learn. They must be open to new ideas and able to work under pressure.
• Possession of a riding permit (Class A) and Ability to ride a motorcycle is required for this job

How to apply: Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit their CV & applications which must include at least 4 reference contacts (2 professional, 2 character references, including your supervisor and the most recent/previous employer), and daytime contact number to; The Human Resource Manager, GOAL Uganda: AdminKampala@ug.goal.ie Deadline is 24th February 2016. PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH CERTIFICATES. Indicate the Position in email subject. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
These positions are only available to Ugandan nationals

The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) is an international scientific organisation headquartered in Paris, France, with regional and country offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America and South-East Asia regions. Its mission is to bring innovation, expertise, solutions and support to address health challenges in low- and middle-income populations. With nearly 20,000 members and subscribers from 146 countries, The Union’s scientific departments focus on tuberculosis, HIV, tobacco control, lung health and non-communicable diseases, and research. Each department engages in research, provides technical assistance and offers training and other capacity-building activities leading to health solutions for the poor. For more information about The Union, please visit www.theunion.org

The Position

The Union is seeking qualified candidates for the position of 3P Senior Project Manager. This is a fixed-term employment contract or consultancy for 12 months with the possibility of extension.

Location: Geneva, Switzerland or Paris, France. Alternative base locations will be considered for the successful candidate. Depending on where the candidate will be based, they should possess a valid work permit.

Organisational Context:

Preparing for launch in 2016, the ‘3P Project’ aims to rapidly accelerate the delivery of affordable, effective new regimens for TB through an open collaborative approach to conducting drug development and novel approaches to financing and coordinating R&D.

3P will be run by a consortium of organisations forming a virtual secretariat, with each organisation dedicating resources and implementing specific aspects of the project.

A Steering Committee has been formed to oversee the project’s implementation and ensure the smooth operation of the virtual secretariat.

The Union will be the lead organisation within the consortium and will create a special project structure within their organisation. The Union will have responsibility for the day-to-day management and coordination of the 3P, including the disbursement of grant and prize funding, the management of grants and monitoring of grantees through regular check-ins and budget approval. In turn, the project will be overseen by the Steering Committee.

Overall Role:

Reporting to the Executive Director of The Union (or delegate), the 3P Senior Project Manager will sit at the centre of the virtual secretariat and will work in collaboration with the Steering Committee composed of 9 core members: the TB Alliance (TBA), Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), the Stop TB Partnership (STBP), The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), the International Union Against TB and Lung Disease (The Union), the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP), the Critical Path Institute (C-PATH) and an individual nominated by civil society groups (CS). The WHO’s Global TB Programme will sit as a permanent observer to the Steering Committee.

With the view of ensuring the best and the most effective collaboration with the Steering Committee, the Senior Project Manager will guide the establishment of the 3P, investigating likely funding streams ahead of the launch and ensure the smooth running of the project up to and after the launch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the 3P Project’s virtual secretariat and portfolio of work according to the standards and expectations of the Steering Committee.

• Work with the Chair of the Steering Committee to convene periodic meetings and ensure all necessary documentation is prepared in advance with appropriate follow up.

• Manage the resources, including human resources, of the 3P Project as appropriate to the implementation of project related activities.

• Prepare and maintain all project documentation such as initiation, contract portfolio, and budgets.

• Facilitate regular communication with potential funders of 3P maintaining cooperative partnerships between the 3P Project and the stakeholders.

• Coordinate annual work planning, budgeting process and progress reports as requested by the Steering Committee or donors.

• Guide the successful launch of the project in 2016. Work with the Steering Committee to ensure all necessary preparations are made including securing sufficient funding for the initial implementation and operation of the project.

• Oversee the development of contracts between implementing partners and with research organisations, ensuring adequate legal review and risk management.

• Develop human resource needs for the short and medium term running of the 3P project. Develop Terms of References for key positions, including fundraising position.

• Develop and maintain a communications plan and keep the steering committee, implementing partners, donors and other stakeholders involved in the 3P Project up to date with plans and related implications. Assist in the development and maintenance of a database of grantees, including a tracking system that provides frequent updates on fund-flows, reporting requirements, audits, contract deliverables and budget revisions.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in public health, health economics, business administration and management or similar required.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Project management qualification desirable.

• Minimum 15 years’ relevant work experience in global health policy and practice with a focus on designing and implementing strategies and policies at national and international level.

• At least 5 years’ senior management experience, including the establishment of new teams and new funding streams and leading an organisation in a new strategic direction.

• Experience in establishing and maintaining partnerships and collaboration among government officials, multilateral and bilateral agencies, donors, NGOs, industry, and academics for health policy and strategy development.

• Experience of working in health care settings in developing countries, preferably with experience in TB and DR TB.

• Fluent in English with demonstrable ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Knowledge of additional languages is desirable.

• Ability to negotiate effectively.

• Excellent planning and organising skills.

• Creative.

Please send your CV and a cover letter, including your salary expectations, to hr@theunion.org and quote the position applied for in the subject line.

Closing date for applications: 15 March 2016. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

S&I Fellowship

EWB created the fellowship programs to invest in leaders who want to play a role in systemic change. A fellowship is an opportunity to contribute to social change, while being a transformational experience for the fellow’s professional and personal development.

EWB’s Small and Growing Business (SGB) Portfolio is a new seed-stage investment vehicle backed by Engineers Without Borders Canada. We are dedicated to supporting early-stage, highly scalable, innovative, for-profit, social enterprises in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We make tailored, long-term investments of up to $100,000 in ventures with high potential to drive systemic change for the benefit of the underserved in new, untested ways.

The Fellow will work with the Strategy and Investment team, supporting all aspects of EWB’s SGB Portfolio, including deal sourcing, analysis, due diligence, transaction closing/process management, and providing support to our portfolio of ventures. The role will be highly entrepreneurial, spanning emerging market venture investing, consulting/management, and entrepreneurship, focusing on early-stage businesses that have the potential to systemic change for the benefit of the underserved in new, untested ways.

This opportunity is tailored to candidates looking to make an impact in shaping a highly innovative model in disrupting poverty. We are looking someone who has the courage to question the status quo and ask difficult questions, yet has the humility to listen and commit to personal growth through honest self-assessment. This is a unique opportunity to invest time in acquiring transferable investing skills in an unconventional business setting, and the most suitable candidate is someone who has an intrinsic business acumen and a demonstrated ability to adapt across multiple environments.

Role description

The responsibilities of the Fellow would be to:

• Research and identify relevant social enterprises, investment partners, and opportunities in the impact investing space across SSA;
• Prepare and present key deal materials including initial investment summaries and investment memos;
• Support portfolio management, including venture performance, monitoring and reporting;
• Research and develop thought pieces around key themes or sectors, sharing lessons within EWB and externally via blogs/social media; and
• Other duties as developed by the team

Skills & Qualifications

• Passion for entrepreneurship and commitment to alleviating poverty;
• 3+ years of professional experience - Business/Finance, Management Consulting, International Development, or Entrepreneurial experience highly preferred;
• Experience living/working in a developing economy - Sub-Saharan Africa a big plus;
• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) desired;
• Intellectual curiosity and a strong desire to learn;
• Experience conducting market and company research;
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills;
• Highly motivated, with ability to work proactively and independently;
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently;
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills;
• French language fluency a plus

To apply, please complete the following application form (http://bit.ly/1SsqbNc)

AND submit your CV/Resume to recruitment@ewb.ca under the subject line "EWB S&I Fellowship Application." The deadline for applications is February 16, 2016, though applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so please apply early.

For this position, please note that we are currently only able to accept applications from Canadian citizens, landed immigrants, and permanent residents in Canada.

To apply, please complete the following application form (http://bit.ly/1SsqbNc)

AND submit your CV/Resume to recruitment@ewb.ca under the subject line "EWB S&I Fellowship Application." The deadline for applications is February 16, 2016, though applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so please apply early.

For this position, please note that we are currently only able to accept applications from Canadian citizens, landed immigrants, and permanent residents in Canada.

Action Against Hunger | ACF International, a global humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger, works to save the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger.

We are currently looking for Country Director for 12 months starting ASAP.

Key activities in your role will include:

• Developing ACF’s program strategy to maximize the impact of our response to the changing needs of vulnerable populations in South Sudan.
• Monitoring results in all long-term project sites while also directing assessments in other locations in South Sudan for possible emergency interventions.
• Managing security in a highly insecure & changing environment, analyzing, identifying, & mitigating risks to the safety & security of ACF’s teams.
• Liaising & negotiating with partners & other actors in Juba, building relationships with authorities & community leaders throughout South Sudan
• Collecting & analyzing data related to the socio-economic & humanitarian issues in South Sudan.
• Overseeing the mission’s HR, financial & logistics management.
• Developing ACF’s program strategy to maximize the impact of our response to the changing needs of vulnerable populations in South Sudan.
• Monitoring results in all long-term project sites while also directing assessments in other locations in South Sudan for possible emergency interventions.
• Managing security in a highly insecure & changing environment, analyzing, identifying, & mitigating risks to the safety & security of ACF’s teams.
• Liaising & negotiating with partners & other actors in Juba, building relationships with authorities & community leaders throughout South Sudan
• Collecting & analyzing data related to the socio-economic & humanitarian issues in South Sudan
• Overseeing the mission’s HR, financial & logistics management.

Does this description fit you?

You’re an experienced humanitarian professional

• You have a Bachelors’ degree (or higher) in Humanitarian Action, International Relations, International Development & policy, or a related field.
• You have completed further study in Security Management in Humanitarian Contexts.
• You have at least 5 years’ field experience, culminating in time as a Deputy Country Director or Country Director. You’ve worked in highly political, complex emergencies or developmental & security environments.

You can successfully lead a diverse team of committed professionals

• You’ve managed senior staff from a variety of cultural & technical backgrounds. You’re comfortable coaching & developing the skills of your direct reports, adapting your leadership to professionals who may, or may not, be familiar working in humanitarian action.
• Your knowledge of the donor community ensures projects respond to the most pressing humanitarian needs & that activities remain compliant with grant requirements.
• You’re able to analyze changes in your context & discuss the implications with senior operational staff. You are comfortable communicating HQ decisions to your team & local partners.
• You intuitively adapt how you communicate context analysis, strategy, policies & procedures to suit different audiences - both verbally & in writing.

You want to lead ambitious programming that has an impact

• You are able to see past the inevitable day-to-day emergencies to set & reinforce a long-term strategic vision for the mission.
• You enthusiastically engage the mission’s technical teams & promote the development & implementation of innovative approaches to solve core humanitarian problems.
• You’re proficient using project evaluations & other PCM tools to continuously improve the quality of activities under your scope of responsibility.
• You are diplomatic but tenacious. You recognize that advocating for change & innovative programming requires building strong relationships with donors, local authorities & other partners, while retaining the space to speak confidently about ACF’s programs & our knowledge of the South Sudan humanitarian needs.

Please apply at: https://careers.actionagainsthunger.org/index.php/positions/view/320/

Action Against Hunger | ACF International, a global humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger, works to save the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger.

We are currently looking for Emergency Field Coordinator for 6 months starting early May.

Key activities in your role will include:

• Coordinating the efficient start up or scale up of Multisectoral Emergency Team (MET) programs using context & trend analysis, monitoring & evaluation (M&E) tools, as well as your experience working in complex emergencies.
• Using your strong understanding of humanitarian principles to negotiate access to areas where there are populations with acute needs for nutritional assistance.
• Overseeing MET activities, ensuring that work plans & deadlines for all planned activities are met.
• Managing contacts & coordination with Donors, clusters & other partners at Juba level (in liaison with the Technical Coordinators & Deputy Country Director as needed).
• Liaising & negotiating with partners & other actors to build effective relationships with authorities & community leaders.

Does this description fit you?

You’re a seasoned Field Coordinator or Emergency Coordinator

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Humanitarian Studies, International Development, Political Science or another field related to humanitarian action. You have a sound understanding of emergency (NUT/FSL/WASH) programs.
• You have at least 2 years’ experience working in complex humanitarian emergencies. You are comfortable implementing security plans & familiar with all aspects of project cycle management.

You tenaciously lead your team to find effective solutions

• You are able to push your team to deliver life-saving activities, modelling how to adapt one’s communication style to suit colleagues from other cultures & professions. You are able to adjust your own style to represent ACF appropriately with a range of national counterparts.
• You are able to diplomatically help your team handle difficult situations & then refocus their efforts on the key priorities which will most impact our beneficiaries.
• You are an experienced negotiator & remain are calm & articulate under pressure.

Your work style builds trust & resilience within your team

• You encourage staff to share their ideas & integrate your team’s suggestions into daily work plans. You ensure that everyone remains aware of progress they are making towards the MET’s goals.
• You monitor the impact that the demanding activities & stressful security conditions may have on your team, actively working with the Juba Coordination team to ensure that staff do not burn out.
• You keep the team fully informed of changes in the local context, taking time to explore with them the possible consequences of different situations.

Please apply at: https://careers.actionagainsthunger.org/index.php/positions/view/353/

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length: 24 months

The role The Programme Director is accountable for the strategic development and leadership of this flagship programme. You will lead the delivery of the programme strategy for achieving impact at scale. You will drive its implementation by building partnerships, engaging government and other actors in policy dialogue, investing in research and evidence generation and, ensuring the highest quality of programme delivery. You will lead and manage our strong Advancing the Right to Read Programme team in Rwanda and our partnership with local organisations and Government stakeholders. You will work with colleagues across Save the Children, from technical advisers to fundraisers, to ensure the success of the programme. As a member of the Country Office Senior Management Team and reporting directly to the Country Director you will also you will play a significant role in contributing to the growth and development of Save the Children's education and broader programming in Rwanda.

Qualifications and experience * Master's degree in Education, Social Science, Policy or equivalent fields * Over 8 years international experience at a senior level in management roles for development programmes (a background in education and literacy is desirable but not essential) * Significant experience of leading complex, multi-donor, high budget development programmes * Strong understanding of M&E and research and of using evidence to inform programme design, policy and advocacy * Experience in building and leveraging strong relationships with government departments and agencies at a high level * Experience of working to achieve systems change * Experience of capacity development of partner organisations * Ability to represent the programme all levels and in multiple fora * Ability to lead, manage and collaborate with diverse teams to achieve results * Creative, adaptable, and able to multi-task and prioritise

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'C.Chege.48956.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'

National Alliance for Risk Reduction and Response Initiative (NARRI) is a consortium of INGOs working on Disaster Risk Reduction and Response in Bangladesh. It comprises ten INGOs namely ActionAid, CARE, Concern Universal, Concern Worldwide, Islamic Relief, Oxfam, Plan International, Solidarités International, HelpAge International and Handicap International.

NARRI consortium members have been implementing Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Preparedness in Bangladesh through number of projects funded by ECHO. Throughout the years, there have been many best practices and success stories and life changing events experienced and faced by different NARRI’s targeted beneficiaries. Many communities, families and individuals have been benefited and survived from the recent natural disaster due to the support and knowledge they have gained from the projects. Please visit our website for more info on NARRI and its project at http://www.narri-bd.org/

Therefore, under this 8^th DIPECHO action plan NARRI is planning to develop an above standard visibility materials by undertaking a more elaborate communication actions which include video documentary and photo-stories that will highlight different aspects of preparedness, resilience throughout the different action and implementation that NARRI members have achieved and currently doing.

Considering the importance, NARRI is seeking the service of a videographer/film-maker to undertake and produces the above mentioned deliverables/products in the project areas where NARRI members are working targeting the communities and population of those areas. Main products expected from this service:

1. A high quality of maximum 3-4 minutes video documentary

2. Series of 100 good quality-high resolutions of project photos taken from the video shooting areas

The interested videographer/ media house is expected to have a professional experience of minimum 5 years preferably in developing professional video and/ or photos documentary; and able to show his/her work preferably taken in diverse situations including on Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Preparedness.

Working language is English: voice over or text should be in English

Equipment: the videographer cum photographer will be required to have his or her own equipment and be available for travel as per schedule prepared jointly with NARRI

Specific assignment

The videographer cum photographer shall undertake the following (but not limited to) tasks:

· Review NARRI success stories and meeting with NARRI team and partner organizations to understand more about NARRI Projects

· Develop storyboard and script in a partnership with NARRI members base on selected success stories provided by NARRI

· Visit all selected project site relevant to the scenario and undertake high quality video documentary based on the developed scenario

· Produce the high quality of 3 to 4 minutes video documentary and other necessary production activities

· Deliver at least 100 good quality and high resolution photographs** that capture the diverse range of work and the communities/stakeholders NARRI works with. A briefing with photographer on the photographs style that NARRI is looking for etc will be done once the contract is awarded.

4.Specific requirement

· The video should be submitted in HD/4K quality in file format(s) to be agreed before final sign-off.

· The minimum accepted resolution for the photo is minimum 8million pixels with zero compression shot as a RAW file and JPEG file format

· The photo images will be copied on master DVDs or an external hard disk depending on the quantity of data involved.

· The photo images should be accompanied by brief captions relating the subject of the picture and an explanatory sheet giving background information about the photos (date, location, name, age and role of the person on the photo etc as well as the name of photographer)

· Ensure visibility/logo of ECHO and NARRI partners are naturally visible in the captured photos whenever available/possible

Video & Photos Ownership and Usage:

All video and photographs will be the exclusive property of NARRI and its partners with unfettered right over its usage, reuse, reproduce and sharing in any manner and that the contracting individual will neither claim any legal ownership or copyright over these photographs nor will they use, share, sale, exhibit or barter any of the photographs for any purposes whatsoever, whether commercial or non-commercial. However, NARRI and its partner will credit the consultant’s work whenever the images are used. The consultant may, however, use the photographs to promote or showcase his work with due credit to ECHO as donor and NARRI as a client with latter’s prior permission. The European Commission as a donor will also entitled to use and reproduce the photos made in this consultancy.

Please check the attached ToR for more detail information or visit this link:

http://hotjobs.bdjobs.com/jobs/actionaid/narri3.htm

Deadline for submission of proposals

Responses to this Request for Proposals should be received by email with the subject ‘***Development of NARRI Visibility and Communication Materials’*** no later than 20February 2016. Technical and financial proposals should be submitted separately along with sample copies of previous work on documentary on development work or DRR issues and should be prepared as per the given proposal format. In order for your proposal to be accessible by NARRI, the size of the proposal submitted via email should not be greater than 4MB. For additional material/document, it can be sent via dropbox. Please check the attached ToR for more detail information.

Contact for submission of proposals

The consultant is requested to send all documents via email to aab.jobs@actionaid.org

International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Africa Regional Office is looking to fill the positions for Project Officers.

IPPF Federation in Africa is made up 38 Member Associations (MAs) working in 42 countries in Sub-Sahara Africa. IPPF Member Associations are nationally founded and owned organizations; and have been in existence for over 40 years in Africa providing and advocating for universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights. The Member Associations are unique in that while being Member Associations of IPPF Africa Region they are also national organizations with national boards, staff, constitutions, structures and autonomy.

The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Africa Regional Office (ARO) is looking to fill the below positions;

• Project Officer; Youth & Adolescent - Get up Speak out Project (GUSO) (1 Post)
• Project Officer; Sexual Reproductive Health & Rights (SRHR) – SIFPO Project (1 Post) Competitive remuneration will be negotiated with the successful candidate. IPPF is an equal opportunity employer.

For more details on the job description visit www.ippfar.org

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

“Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates openly living with HIV.”

“IPPF is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. IPPF does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. IPPF is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values team work, collaboration, creativity, and building a diverse team.”

Interested persons should submit a CV including certified reference letters from previous employers and a cover letter explaining why you think you are the best candidate for the position to; hroffice@ippfaro.org

Competitive remuneration will be negotiated with the successful candidate. IPPF is an equal opportunity employer. Closing date 19th February 2016.

For more details on the job description visit www.ippfar.org

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.