Lecturer in Sustainable Development

Appalachian State University

Boone, NC

See official listing at: http://hrs.appstate.edu/employment/epa-jobs/1311

POSITION & QUALIFICATIONS The Goodnight Family Sustainable Development Department at Appalachian State University invites applications for a one-year lecturer position with possibility of renewal, beginning August 2016. Applicants should be trained in fields related to sustainable development, with research and teaching expertise in environment and development. The particular area of specialization is open, but preferences include natural resource management and conservation and development. Candidates must have a PhD or other appropriate terminal degree by the beginning of the appointment or plans to complete the terminal degree by August 2017. Candidates with professional experience in environmental and development practice are especially encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will have the ability to teach introductory courses in sustainable development as well as upper-level seminars related to their area of expertise. Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to teaching and a strong desire to contribute to a vibrant, growing department through student advising, curriculum development, and other service activities. The department is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment.

THE DEPARTMENT The Goodnight Family Sustainable Development Department is a critical development studies program that integrates theory and practice from across the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. We have more than 300 undergraduate majors who concentrate in one of four degree programs in community, regional, and global development; agroecology and sustainable agriculture; environmental studies; or an individually-designed program. The Department’s mission is to prepare students to engage in the social, economic, and environmental transformations necessary to create thriving, equitable, and sustainable communities within an ecologically healthy world. Our faculty have a strong dedication to sustainability, including expertise in sustainable agriculture, critical development studies, environmental studies, and the humanities. Our graduates are prepared to work in leadership positions and fulfill the University’s commitment to building a just and sustainable future. Additional information about the Department is available at www.sd.appstate.edu.

THE UNIVERSITY Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Appalachian State University offers a challenging academic environment, energetic campus life, and breathtaking location. Appalachian enrolls about 18,000 students and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors. Small classes and close interactions between faculty and students create a strong sense of community, which has become an Appalachian hallmark. The University’s mission is to “prepare students to lead purposeful lives as engaged global citizens who understand their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all.” Appalachian State is one of 16 universities in the University of North Carolina system.

APPLICATION Applications should include the following: 1) a letter of interest that includes discussion of relevant scholarly research and teaching philosophy; 2) a curriculum vitae, including contact information for at least three references; and 3) a 500-word maximum statement articulating your approach to sustainable development, including a discussion of how your work will complement the department’s existing emphases on environmental studies, sustainable agriculture, and critical development studies. Review of applications will begin on March 7, 2016, and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Brian Burke, at . All application materials should be compiled in a single PDF and e-mailed to Sandy Wilson with the subject line: “Application for SD Instructor Position.”

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should contact Dr. Brian Burke, search committee chair, at . Proper documentation of identity and employability will be required before the hiring process can be finalized. Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditional upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

APPEL D’OFFRE DE CONSULTANCE

PROGRAMMATION

Développement et formulation de la proposition du programme Santé 11eFED du consortium Oxfam / ULB Coopération

Nord Kivu, DRC

I. Introduction

Oxfam intervient depuis plus de 15 ans dans le secteur de la santé au Nord Kivu, une intervention qui s’est déclinée en deux principaux temps. Un appui tout d’abord à la réforme du système de santé, à sa restructuration et à son financement de 2000 à 2011 et ensuite, un virage opéré en 2012 avec, depuis lors, une focus plus ciblé sur la promotion des droits à la santé sexuelle et reproductive.

Parmi ses principales interventions : le programme santé du 9eFED dont Oxfam fut l’un des partenaires clés dans la province du Nord Kivu entre 2006 et 2010: appui à la mise en place d’un système d’achat des performances, soutien aux nouvelles structures de financement du secteur de la santé, renforcement des structures sanitaires et mise à niveau des prestataires de santé, gouvernance hospitalière, etc.

Aujourd’hui, Oxfam Novib entend – en consortium avec ULB Coopération (ULB C°) – se positionner dans le cadre du 11eFED en développant un nouveau programme d’intervention s’inscrivant dans les lignes directrices développées par l’Union Européenne.

C’est l’objet de cette prestation de services : appuyer Oxfam dans la conception et la formulation d’un programme, en vue de sa soumission à l’Union Européenne, en réponse à l’appel à propositions lancé dans le cadre du 11e FED. Ce programma devra être formulé en cohérence avec les propositions d’ULB C° et après discussion et intégration des inputs des bénéficiaires et acteurs du terrain.

Ce positionnement s’inscrit par ailleurs dans les orientations stratégiques d’Oxfam pour la RDC. Au terme d’un processus de restructuration interne, Oxfam a pris comme option de focaliser ses actions pour la RDC dans la promotion de la justice et du genre. Dans ce cadre la promotion aux droits de la santé sexuelle et reproductive (DSSR) est reconnue par Oxfam comme un levier essentiel et central.

En conséquence, des actions ayant un lien avec la promotion des DSSR, l’accès aux services de base dont la santé seront soutenues et mises en œuvre par Oxfam dans les prochaines années.

Ses programmes santé cibleront également le renforcement de la collaboration avec les acteurs de la société civile et le secteur public à travers le plaidoyer et l’appui aux actions en faveur de la santé reproductive, la promotion des droits à la santé sexuelle et reproductive pour les jeunes, la lutte contre les VBG dont les violences sexuelles et l’accès aux services.

Finalement Oxfam dans le cadre de sa proposition de programme pour le 11 FED se propose agir aussi en faveur de :

1. la mise en œuvre des programmes d’eau et assainissement (infrastructures sanitaires, réhabilitation et constructions de maternités, incinérateurs, latrines, approvisionnement d’eau pour les infrastructures, etc).

2. renforcement de la gouvernance sectorielle

II. Les objectifs de la mission

1. L’objectif général : « Renforcer le positionnement d’Oxfam en tant qu’acteur clé dans le secteur de la santé au Nord Kivu ».

2. L’objectif spécifique : « Appuyer Oxfam dans la conception et la formulation d’un programme santé répondant aux attentes et aux exigences de l’Union Européenne, telles que définies dans les lignes directrices du 11^e FED ». Ce programme devra être formulé en cohérence avec les propositions de ULB C°.

III. Le produit attendu

Le consultant en charge de la prestation remettra, en fin de mission, une proposition de programme complète formulée dans le format de l’Union Européenne et respectant les exigences de forme et de contenu, en ce y compris l’annexe C relative au cadre logique de l’intervention.

Nb : l’annexe B relative au budget sera quant à elle développée par les services administratifs et financiers d’Oxfam.

IV. La méthodologie

La méthodologie de programmation (max 1 page) sera présentée par le consultant dans leur proposition technique et financière et constituera l’un des éléments sur base desquels la sélection des offres sera organisée.

Elle devra inclure une revue documentaire, des consultations individuelles et/ou de groupe, des entretiens menés sur le terrain (facultatif), une phase de rédaction, de feedbacks et de finalisation, etc.

Les acteurs du programme tel que ULB C°, Oxfam, la DPS, les partenaires pressentis pour le programme et des représentants des bénéficiaires devront être consultés.

Cette mission est organisée avant la publication des lignes directrices définitives par la DCE relatives au Programme 11 FED. Dès que ces lignes sont publiée et portée à la connaissance du Consultant, ce dernier s’engage à apporter des modifications afin de répondre aux attentes et résultats du Programme 11 FED. Il (le consultant) devra consacrer sa disponibilité pour une période de 10 jours supplémentaires maximum ou moins en fonction de l’ampleur du travail à apporter pour l’actualisation de ce travail.

La durée maximale de la consultance est fixée à 30 jours.

V. Le calendrier

Publication de l’appel à candidature : 15 Février 2016

Fin de l’appel à candidature : 25 février 2016

Sélection des offres : 25 février

Les offres doivent être envoyées à Monsieur Amédée Fikirini en version électronique à l’adresse : Amedee.Fikirini@oxfamnovib.nl

APPEL D’OFFRE DE CONSULTANCE

Analyse des politiques et des acteurs intervenant dans la question des condoms féminins en RDC

I. L’objet de la mission

Analyser les politiques existantes au niveau du pays et des parties prenantes sur la questions des préservatifs féminins, afin d'identifier les lacunes des politiques, des intervenants clés, les possibilités et les priorités pour améliorer l'accès à cette méthode de planification familiale.

II. Les objectifs et résultats de la mission

Les objectifs et les résultats spécifiques suivants sont attendus pour cette mission:

1. Rapport d’analyse constitué de:

2. L'analyse des politiques: identifier et examiner les politiques pertinentes en RDC et les documents juridiques (normes, stratégies, lignes directrices, les budgets) au niveau national et en ce qui concerne Nord Kivu, se rapportant à la santé reproductive, la planification familiale, la violence sexuelle et sexiste, la prévention du VIH / IST , la réponse humanitaire / crise, et les droits des femmes.

· Situez comment et si les préservatifs féminins sont inclus, si l'information est exacte et appropriée, et quelles sont les lacunes ou incohérences. Documenter les constatations et résumer.

· Analyse des parties prenantes: Identifier les principales parties prenantes (gouvernement, agences de l'ONU, OSC, etc.) qui ont travaillé sur le préservatif féminin en RDC dans le passé. Identifier les parties prenantes importantes à l'avenir dans travail actuel / de plaidoyer. Développer le questionnaire (en collaboration avec Rutgers) des parties prenantes et mener 5-8 entretiens structurés pour mieux comprendre l'appui institutionnel aux préservatifs féminins.

· Formuler des recommandations pour les priorités de plaidoyer concrètes pour faire avancer le préservatif féminin en RDC.

IV. La méthodologie

La méthodologie de programmation (max 1 page) sera présentée par le consultant dans sa proposition technique et financière et constituera l’un des éléments sur base desquels la sélection des offres sera organisée.

La durée maximale de la consultance est fixée à 20 jours.

V. Le calendrier

Publication de l’appel à candidature : 15 Février 2016

Fin de l’appel à candidature : 25 février 2016

Sélection des offres : 25 février

Les offres doivent être envoyées à Monsieur Amédée Fikirini en version électronique à l’adresse : Amedee.Fikirini@oxfamnovib.nl

CONTEXTE :

Inter Aide intervient à Madagascar depuis vingt-deux ans et conduit aujourd’hui 11 programmes en zone rurale. En 2002, l’association a mis en place un projet de réduction de la mortalité infanto-juvénile se concentrant sur ses principaux déterminants, en l'occurrence le paludisme et les maladies diarrhéiques.

Le projet a démarré dans le district de Manakara (où les actions se poursuivent), avant d’être répliqué dans celui de Farafangana fin 2007. Il a pu développer une expertise novatrice en matière de contrôle du paludisme et des maladies hydro-transmissibles en milieu rural enclavé. Le projet s’articule autour de plusieurs axes :

1. l'élaboration de modules éducatifs destinés aux mères d’enfants de moins de 5 ans ;

2. la formation d’agents villageois pour la prise en charge des crises aigues ;

3. la promotion de moyens de prévention ;

4. l’élaboration de mécanismes de pérennisation en collaboration avec les autorités sanitaires ;

5. la conduite d'enquêtes annuelles de mortalité à grande échelle.

Inter Aide recherche aujourd’hui, dans le cadre d’un remplacement, un(e) professionnel(le) de la santé pour prendre la direction de deux projets : l’un à Farafangana, l’autre à Manakara.

MISSION DU RESPONSABLE :

Le/la Responsable de programme a pour mission la coordination générale du programme, en supervisant l’action de deux responsables opérationnels, sur chacun des deux projets. Il est sous la supervision du Chef de secteur basé à Versailles. Seul(e) expatrié(e) sur le programme, il/elle est basé(e) à Farafangana et effectue des déplacements réguliers à Manakara.

Ses responsabilités principales seront les suivantes :

• coordination et développement des activités à Farafangana et à Manakara :

o supervision des actions dans les villages ;

o formation complémentaire des équipes ;

o amélioration des outils pédagogiques et des messages d’information ;

o dépouillement et traitement des enquêtes annuelles.

• démarrage et développement d’une action pilote de santé reproductive sur Manakara ;

• appui à l’encadrement de l’équipe malgache de Farafangana (8 à 10 animateurs et 2 superviseurs) ;

• contribution à la définition d’une stratégie de développement de l’action (pérennisation des mécanismes d’approvisionnement, transfert de compétences, conception de nouvelles méthodologies, extension à de nouvelles zones…) ;

• représentation auprès des instances sanitaires locales et nationales ;

• concertation avec les autres programmes conduits par Inter Aide sur la zone ;

• gestion de ressources financières et matérielles ;

• lien avec les chefs de secteur et les bailleurs.

PROFIL :

• Formation médicale ou paramédicale, master en santé publique ou économie de la santé ou à défaut l’exercice de responsabilités concrètes dans le cadre d’actions de santé publique ou communautaire

• Solides aptitudes pédagogiques, en formation et en animation

• Maîtrise basique des statistiques

• Première expérience professionnelle indispensable, de préférence en PED et en gestion de projet

• Rigueur méthodologique, patience, diplomatie, ténacité et autonomie

• Goût avéré pour le terrain (nombreux déplacements dans les villages ciblés)

• Résistance à l’isolement social et culturel

STATUT :

• CDD volontaire, puis CDI salarié (engagement moral de 2 ans)

• SMIC net/mois + 13^ème mois + allocation terrain

• Couverture sociale complète + assurance rapatriement + 1 A/R en avion par an

• Possibilité de départ en couple avec implication bénévole du conjoint sur le programme

Merci d’envoyer votre candidature (LM + CV)

sous référence SANTE/MADAà

interaide@interaide.org

I. CartONG

La mission de CartONG est de fournir des services de cartographie et de gestion de l'information aux organisations humanitaires et de développement, et de promouvoir l'utilisation des Systèmes d'Information Géographique.
Pour cela, nous fournissons aux acteurs de l’humanitaire et du développement les outils nécessaires à l’acquisition et la gestion de données, qui leur sont utiles pour planifier rationnellement leurs interventions, les mettre en œuvre de façon efficace, et enfin évaluer leur impact. Notre objectif est d'améliorer ainsi la qualité des services rendus aux populations les plus vulnérables, et de favoriser un développement durable des pays du Sud.
Nous travaillons avec des organisations locales, nationales et internationales, en particulier avec des ONG spécialistes de l'urgence et du développement ainsi que des agences onusiennes.
CartONG est en pleine croissance (effectif x4 en 4 ans, nombreux nouveaux partenaires/activités) et s’intègre pleinement dans l’écosystème dynamique de l’humanitaire numérique, avec une équipe de bénévoles dynamiques dans toute la France, des liens forts avec des communautés d’e-volontaires (OpenStreetMap) ainsi que les différentes ONG et agences actives sur le sujet au niveau mondial.
CartONG est une association de solidarité internationale basée en France mais dont l’équipe est internationale, et est régulièrement déployée à travers le monde. Nos locaux sont situés à Chambéry, au cœur des Alpes, à proximité des montagnes (Chartreuse, Bauges…) et du Lac du Bourget. 1h20 de Genève et de Lyon (aéroports internationaux), 3h de Paris.

II. Le GeOnG

CartONG organise tous les deux ans depuis 2008 la conférence GeOnG, le forum de l’information géographique au service de l’humanitaire et du développement (http://www.cartong.org/fr/geong/2014).
Le GeOnG est la plus grande conférence indépendante sur le sujet en Europe (plus de 140 participants de 70 organisations en 2014). Il est devenu au fil des éditions un rendez-vous majeur sur les questions de cartographie, de technologies mobiles, de gestion de l’information, et plus globalement sur les applications des nouvelles technologies pour l’humanitaire et le développement.
Le forum rassemble des professionnels de l’humanitaire issus d’ONG et d’organisations internationales, des chercheurs et étudiants, et des représentants du secteur privé pour faire le bilan des expériences menées sur le terrain et échanger autour des pistes d’amélioration. Il propose une combinaison de conférences & tables rondes pour discuter des enjeux d’actualité du secteur, d’ateliers permettant aux participants de se former à l’utilisation de nouveaux outils, et de sessions permettant aux créateurs de projets de faire découvrir leurs idées.
Le GeOnG aura lieu cette année du 17 au 19 octobre au Manège (centre de congrès de Chambéry), pour la première fois sur 3 jours. Les deux éditions précédentes ont permis de professionnaliser l’événement (augmentation du nombre de participants, du budget et des sponsors, visibilité internationale). Cette cinquième édition coïncidant avec les 10 ans de CartONG, l’association prévoit un événement d’encore plus grande ampleur, avec également une dimension festive.
Le thème choisi cette année est l’impact de la gestion de l’information et des nouvelles technologies dans l’humanitaire. Nous souhaitons en effet interroger l’impact de tous les nouveaux outils que CartONG a contribué à introduire dans l’humanitaire (SIG, GPS, solutions mobiles, images satellites, drones…). Apportent-ils réellement une plus-value à l’impact de nos partenaires sur le terrain ? Comment capitaliser sur les leçons apprises ces dernières années pour améliorer notre utilisation de la technologie ?
L’organisation de cet événement offrira donc au stagiaire une opportunité unique de découvrir les applications issues des nouvelles technologies de l’information, de se bâtir un solide réseau dans le secteur, et de s’intégrer dans l’équipe d’une ONG jeune et en pleine croissance.

III. Missions du stagiaire

Position: Stagiaire chargé(e) de mission GeOnG
Durée du contrat : 2 mai – 28 octobre 2016 (6 mois)
Lieu: Chambéry, siège de CartONG

III.1. Conférence GeOnG

La mission principale du stagiaire sera l’organisation de la conférence :

• Coordination globale du projet GeOnG et animation de l’équipe bénévole et salariée.
• Définition du contenu de l’événement en lien avec l’équipe de CartONG, les partenaires et les intervenants : définition des thématiques et de l’agenda, construction des panels, contact avec les intervenants et contrôle de la qualité/cohérence des sessions, organisation de la partie festives sur les 10 ans de CartONG
• Recherche de partenariats, pilotage budgétaire de l’événement, gestion des achats
• Communication sur le GeOnG, sur les réseaux sociaux et auprès des médias et en participant à des événements liés à la thématique humanitaire et/ou locaux
• Prise en charge des invitations directes et mise à jour de la liste de contacts de CartONG
• Réalisation des outils de communication du forum : charte graphique, flyer, livret de présentation, livret du participant, etc.
• Organisation pratique et logistique en amont et pendant le forum : système d’inscription, installation des salles, packs des participants, repas, accueil des intervenants, etc.
• Encadrement des bénévoles durant l’événement

Le stagiaire sera encadré par un salarié de l’association et bénéficiera du soutien de l’équipe professionnelle (10 personnes) et du réseau des bénévoles de l’association (40). Dans ce cadre, le stagiaire jouera un rôle d’animation et de coordination vis-à-vis des bénévoles sur la thématique GeOnG.
Le stagiaire sera invité à faire preuve d’initiative et de créativité pour améliorer l’organisation de l’événement et proposer de nouveaux contenus. Outre les possibilités de réseautage et de découverte, ce stage offre une opportunité intéressante de gérer tout le cycle d’un projet événementiel (budget environ 15,000€).

III.2. Missions additionnelles

Le stagiaire sera amené à travailler en parallèle sur d’autres projets de l’association, en fonction de ses intérêts/compétences :

• Soutien à l’organisation de la participation de CartONG sur d’autres manifestations : Marché des continents à Chambéry (juin), Salon des Solidarités à Paris (juin), forum Convergences à Paris (Septembre), etc.
• Soutien aux projets des bénévoles sur la communication, la gestion de projet, la recherche de financements et/ou l’évaluation (liste de ces projets sur http://cartong.org/fr/nous-rejoindre/s-engager), notamment sur le projet international Missing maps (http://missingmaps.org/)
• Appui à l’équipe salariée sur la communication/plaidoyer (réseaux sociaux, rédaction de contenus, nouveau site web…), la réponse à appels à projets, ou la recherche de nouveaux partenariats
• Veille thématique sur les domaines de travail de CartONG et les appels à projets dans le secteur

IV. Expérience et formation

Formation : Bac +4/+5 en science politique/IEP, sciences humaines, communication/événementiel…
Expérience professionnelle préalable : une expérience préalable dans l’humanitaire ou dans l’événementiel serait appréciée
Connaissances linguistiques : excellent niveau en français et anglais nécessaire
Compétences et aptitudes requises :

• Très bonne aisance relationnelle y compris en anglais (nombreux contacts téléphoniques à prévoir)
• Excellentes qualités rédactionnelles et esprit de synthèse
• Curiosité et capacité à comprendre les enjeux de domaines nouveaux pour soi. Un intérêt pour la cartographie et/ou les applications des nouvelles technologies dans l’humanitaire serait un plus.
• Très bonne maîtrise du pack Office et d’outils de publication (Publisher/Illustrator), aisance avec l’édition de contenus web (Drupal, réseaux sociaux)
• Enthousiasme, capacité à motiver et coordonner une équipe
• Autonomie et sens de l’initiative

V. Indemnité et avantages

Indemnité légale de 3.6€/heure pour 35h/semaine soit environ 533€/mois (à négocier en fonction de l’expérience et de la situation)

Remboursement des frais de transport au travail. Remboursement possible des frais de participation à des événements/formations (en accord avec le tuteur).

Merci de nous faire parvenir votre candidature (CV et lettre de motivation) avant le 4 avrilà l’adresse suivante : info@cartong.org

DCAF’s Operations Middle East and North Africa Division is seeking a Content Administrator to manage the content of its online specialized news database*.* The Administrator is responsible for supporting the technical, operational, and administrative needs of the project. He/She would be based preferably in a country of the MENA region and work directly with other team members based in Geneva and DCAF’s field offices, and with service providers in charge of website maintenance development services.

The tasks include, but are not limited to:

· Support to facilitating access to country-specific press articles for national and international stakeholders on DCAF’s online specialized news database:

• Identify, collect and upload relevant articles, publications, reports, videos, and other news content by conducting research and liaising with relevant media outlets;

• Regularly review and update the list of re-publishable media outlets;

• Upload DCAF publications on the website’s dedicated section and ensure efficient picture management;

• Support the operational needs for other websites as required;

• Assist in the maintenance of the online database, particularly with regards to de-bugging, and identify opportunities for its technical and thematic improvement with other team members based in Geneva and DCAF’s field offices ;

• Manage social media accounts and advertisement campaigns linked to the online news content;

• Draft and distribute online newsletters and regularly analyse the website traffic statistics.

· Support to operations in North Africa:

• Draft or edit documentation in Arabic (letters, reports, publications, etc.);

• Provide any other conceptual or administrative support as required.

Candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Fluent in Arabic and English (mandatory)

• Relevant professional experience in online media, community management, website content management

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, international affairs, political sciences or a related field

• Good knowledge of the media landscape in the MENA region and at the international level

• Working fast, under short deadlines, with accuracy and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently, with limited supervision; to be proactive and solution oriented

• Knowledge of Wordpress CMS is an asset

Position location: Middle East North Africa region (working from home)

Starting date: as soon as possible

Duration of the mandate: 12 months, with possibility of extension

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to submit their applications by e-mail to opmena@dcaf.ch. Applications must include a letter of motivation and CV in English, as well as the completed application form. The subject line of the application email should mention: “Vacancy CONS2016/ADM-OBS”. The deadline for applications is 20 March 2016.

Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. DCAF is not in a position to respond to telephone inquiries. l

DRC is a Danish international non-governmental organization that promotes protection and durable solutions for refugees and internally displaced people all over the world, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in some of the most challenging operational environments in the world in all aspects of the cycle of displacement, in emergencies, early recovery and durable solutions.

DRC in the Central African Republic
DRC is one of the largest NGOs in CAR, operating out of 3 field offices with a country office in Bangui. DRC CAR has 30 international staff, more than 500 national staff and an annual turnover of 13 million EUR. DRC CAR operates within three main pillars of multi sector emergency response, protection and livelihoods and provides life-saving, early recovery and durable solutions assistance to IDPs, refugees and other conflict affected populations in Bangui and in the three prefectures of Ouham, Ouham-Pende and Bamingui-Bangoran. The humanitarian situation in CAR is marked by recurring insecurity and displacement, compounding deep poverty and underdevelopment. CAR is experiencing a complex and protracted emergency, demanding an integrated response. DRC provides multi sector assistance in response to emergency needs, while seeking to reinforce the capacities of the population in terms of socioeconomic recovery, resilience and protection.

About the job
The Field Coordinator has overall responsibility for the implementation of DRC’s programmes in one of DRC’s field offices in CAR. The Field Coordinator will oversee implementation and development of DRC’s programme and all national and international staff in the area of operation, with direct reference to the Country Director. The Field Coordinator represents DRC locally and is responsible for ensuring the overall functioning of DRC’s operations in the area as well as for security management, programme quality and development, and overall grant management. The Field Coordinator provides strategic direction, leads on proposal development and is expected to play a central role securing funding to develop DRC’s programmes in CAR. The role entails building effective partnerships with stakeholders from humanitarian partners to local communities and authorities.

About you
You are highly motivated for delivering quality assistance in emergency and early recovery contexts. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where you are a driving force in ensuring cohesion between programme and support and between DRC’s national strategy and the local opportunities and challenges you face in your area. You have 3-5 years’ humanitarian experience and you probably have experience in a similar role or as manager for multi sector programmes with responsibilities for finance, HR and logistics and donor relations. You consider yourself motivated, independent and highly responsible with the drive to take on a leadership role.

Key responsibilities

Representation
• Act as the main DRC representative in the area and attend all relevant forums/meetings including active participation in the humanitarian meetings with the objective to strengthen DRC’s position in the area;
• Develop, implement and regularly revise a DRC engagement strategy and acceptance in the area;
• Identify and build relationships with authorities and other relevant actors in the area.

Management
• Provide leadership, coordination and integration of DRC activities in the area including, but not limited, to livelihood, protection and emergency response;
• Direct line management of the staff based in the area, including local recruitment, coaching, capacity building and ensuring interdepartmental co-ordination;
• Liaise and closely coordinate with the senior management team based in Bangui (Country Director, Programme Coordinators, Grants/M&E, Head of Support Services, Safety Advisor, etc);
• Ensure a rights-based approach to all DRC programming in his/her area of responsibility;
• Encourage a positive, innovative and mutually supportive team spirit amongst the DRC teams.

Programme development
• Lead the process of adapting DRC’s national strategy to the local context and circumstances, including the engagement strategy to gradually increase humanitarian access for DRC in the area;
• Be a driving force for developing the DRC programme in the area and provide input to fundraising efforts;
• Draft and present to the DRC country office regular analysis on the context and humanitarian situation in his/her area of responsibility to inform future proposal development processes in the area.

Safety and Security
• Overall responsible for security management in the area ensuring adherence to security procedures and monitoring the development in the security situation;
• Actively support the country safety department to develop and regularly update the local security plan for his/her area of responsibility;
• Actively support the Crisis Management Team and/or Incident Management Team as required;
• Develop and maintain a security focal persons' network in his/her area of responsibility.

Finance and administration; logistics and procurement
• Overall oversight of logistics, administration, human resources and finances management of staff and DRC premises in the area of operation ;
• Ensure that DRC’s operational policies and procedures are understood and adhered to;
• Ensure necessary systems in procurement and logistics are in place and continuously improved.

Reporting
• Ensure compliance with DRC’s internal reporting system and participate in the DRC internal coordination mechanisms as required;
• Supervise the implementation of the programmes by monitoring and evaluation (quality control, monitoring objectives and indicators) to ensure that activities/projects are implemented in accordance with agreed strategies, principles, implementation plans, and donor requirements;
• Document programme activities and developments as well as integrate lessons learned into programme development in the region and in line with the national programmes.

Accountability
• Guided by DRC’s Programme Handbook, continuously monitor and suggest relevant accountability initiatives as well as strengthening the effort to document the impact of DRC activities in the area.
• Ensure adequate staffing, including an appropriate gender balance, and that all staff are trained on skills and values required, with particular attention to accountability, respectful dialogue with people of concern, and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.

Required qualifications

• Relevant educational background (e.g. degree in political science, international development, etc.);
• Five years professional work experience in international humanitarian/development work with progressively greater management responsibilities, and/or minimum 3 years of international experience working in a similar conflict and emergency context;
• Fluency in written and spoken French and a mastery of English at a professional level is mandatory;
• Ability to manage, motivate and lead staff working in a complex conflict environment, preferably experience from a sub-Saharan African context;
• Familiarity with Project Cycle Management within the context of IDP assistance and protection issues;
• Good understanding of displacement issues and related international standards/frameworks;
• Experience with financial management, administration, human resource development and logistics;
• Demonstrated record in collaborating and negotiating with authorities, donors and other agencies;
• Experience in developing fundraising strategies;
• Ability to manage a large workload and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines;
• Ability to live and work under pressure in a rapidly changing and sometimes insecure environment;
• Proactive in identifying and addressing issues;
• Patience and a sense of humour;
• Strongly motivated for promoting and applying humanitarian accountability in practice.
• Commitment to and understanding of DRC's aims, values and principles.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of nationality, race, gender or age.

Conditions

Availability: 1st April 2016
Duty station: Multiple duty stations, Central African Republic - Non Family Duty Station
Contract: Until 31 March 2017 (may be extended depending on funding availability).

Please note that this is a non-family duty station. DRC’s policy for rest and recuperation for international staff applies. Salary and conditions in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. The position will be placed at salary level A11.
As this is a priority position, screening and interviews may take place before 1st April, 2016.

Further information

You are welcome to contact Gaele Chojnowicz at drccar@drc.dk for more information about the position.

Please note that applications are not to be sent to Ms Chojnowicz. We only accept applications sent online via www.drc.dk. Applications sent directly to drccar@drc.dk will not be considered.

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.

Application process

Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered. Please provide references, but do not attach any written recommendations.

We only accept applications online on www.drc.dk

Please submit your application, in English and marked “Field Coordinator- CAR” no later than 10 March 2016.

Please write to job@drc.dk if you have questions to the application process or experience problems with your online application.

Commitments
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff is required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html).

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We are looking for: A LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

Context:In Yemen, based in Sana’a

Length of contract: 12 months starting as soon as possible

The position:Under the supervision of the Country Director, you will be responsible to**secure logistical performance and coordination at mission level in order to provide programs with optimum support.**

More precisely, you will be in charge to:

• Contribute to the definition of logistics mission strategy and ensure its implementation
• Coordinate logistics at national level
• Collaborate with headquarters in the management of international transport
• Put in place a security policy for the mission
• Promote and ensure collaboration and coordination in logistics with the mission’s partners
• Prevent and manage fraud and corruption
• Manage the Logistics team in capital and be a technical manager for Logistics Managers in the bases

The applicant:You hold a bachelor degree in logistics or in business administration and have occupied a similar position on the field for an international NGO for at least 2 years.

You hold 3 years of experience in managing humanitarian logistics, supply chain and security management.

You demonstrate excellent logistics capacity assessment skills and you can articulate clear and comprehensive security analysis.

You have a successful experience in managing providing professional technical advice in a broad range of logistics areas, including fleet management and supply chain. You have a thorough understanding of donor rules and regulations.

As a manager, you have developed strong training and capacity-building skills.

Strong computer and communication equipment skills, including Microsoft Office applications, are required.

A first experience with ACF will be a plus.

You speak and write English fluently, Arabic speaking skills are an asset.

Status:

Gross monthly salary ranging from €1805 to €2305 depending on relevant experience
A SPECIFIC ALLOWANCE IS GRANTED FOR THIS POSITION in addition to the gross monthly salary
Food and hygiene expenses, per diem, transportation costs, collective or individual accommodation, medical insurance
25 days of annual paid leaves and 20 days of rest and recuperation (R&R) per year

To apply, please visit our website : http://recrutement.actioncontrelafaim.org/positions/view/1302/A-Logistics-Coordinator/

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TITLE: Field Manager

TEAM/PROGRAMME:

European Refugee Response

LOCATION:

Greece - multiple locations

GRADE: TBC

CONTRACT LENGTH:

3 months

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Level 3: the role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs; ore because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Field Manager will be the field level programme manager for operations in the specified location. They will be expected to lead on all aspects of managing the field base including supporting budget development and Management, agency coordination and representation, security, logistics and management of multiple teams The post holder will play a key role in building capacity at field level, and in the effective scale up and management of Save the Children emergency programmes to increase impact and enable positive change for children.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Operations Director

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Programme Support:

• Carry out an assessment of needs, and continually assess whether the needs of children are being met; identifying gaps where Save the Children should look to respond
• Actively monitor and update the stakeholder mapping in your field location
• Ensure scale up of operations and operational support for it in close coordination with Operations Director
• Manage and motivate field based staff to perform highly in their respective roles and responsibilities.
• In coordination with Technical Advisors and Operations Director, oversee the implementation of

Save the Children/ national partner programmes and verify their progress against agreed milestones

• Working with the Operations Director and Programme Development and Quality Director/ Team Leader support the development of sector response plans and master budgets and contribute to Save the Children's overall response strategy.
• Build and maintain relationship with all relevant stakeholders, including but not limited to local authorities, UN, other INGOs and NGOs, formal and informal volunteer networks etc.
• Represent Save the Children at official coordination meetings with UNHCR, local municipalities and other actors.
• Be the focal point for existing volunteer networks / national partners working in the field location
• Actively seek out additional capacity for national/local partnerships as required, and in agreement with the Partnerships Manager
• Support fundraising for the Response, through inputting into the development of high quality concept notes and proposals.
• Ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct.

Operations Management:

• In close coordination with the Security Advisor/ Security Focal Point monitor and report on security situation in the field location. Implement effective safety and security procedures, ensuring that these are updated and revised at regular intervals and that new programmes are built around security considerations, in close coordination with Security Focal Point, Operations Director and TL
• Contribute to the Risk Assessment and mitigate risk for field team under your leadership.
• Manage logistics processes as relevant, in close cooperation with the Senior Logistics Manager and field Logistics staff
• Support HR by leading on staffing structure, recruitment, performance management and implementing staff welfare policy, in agreement with the Operations Director.
• Manage financial processes for the Field Office in close cooperation with the Finance Manager.

Capacity Building:

• Identify learning and training opportunities for Save the Children staff and partners and work as a mentor and role model for less experienced staff.

Representation & Advocacy & Organizational Learning:

• Ensure that Save the Children's work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and take a leadership role within Interagency Coordination forums, ensuring the specific needs of Children are being addressed.
• To identify opportunities and material to contribute to communications and media work, acting as a spokesperson if requested to do so.

General:

• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, Health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Ensure the security, health and well being of staff and that staff management and other processes and policies and systems reflect Save the Children's principles of equity and fairness.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
• Creates a managerial environment to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale

Collaboration:

• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives; knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working.
• Communicates clearly and confidently with others to engage and influence; promotes dialogue and ensures timely and appropriate messages, building confidence and trust.
• Invests time and energy to actively develop self and others to help realise their full potential, and to build the organisation's capability for the future.

Creativity:

• Applies the required technical and professional expertise to the highest standards; promotes and shares best practice within and outside the organization.
• Develops and implements innovative solutions to adapt and succeed in ever-changing and uncertain global and working environments.
• Takes effective, considered and timely decisions by gathering and evaluating relevant information from within or outside the organization.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence
• Displays consistent excellent judgement

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• For non EU candidates a valid European Union work permit is mandatory due to statutory Greek regulations
• Significant management experience working in an emergency response contexts or fragile states.
• Previous first phase emergency response experience is essential.
• Education to MSc/MA/MEng level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience.
• Previous experience of managing a team.
• Previous experience of project management and working with national partner organizations.
• Security management experience in insecure environments.
• Field level representation with key stakeholders and co-ordination with other NGOs/UN.
• Demonstrable experience of M&E and beneficiary accountability.
• Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy.
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.
• A high level of written and spoken English.
• The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
• Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support.

Desirable

• Fluent in Greek and/or Arabic/or Farsi

Date of issue: December 2015

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'GLemonis.54112.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'

JOB TITLE: Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergency (IYCF-E) Manager

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Nutrition

LOCATION: Greek islands (Chios, Samos, Kos, Leros)

GRADE: N/A

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

ROLE PURPOSE:

Particularly in refugee situations, the risks of malnutrition, illness and death are significant and heightened in children under two years of age who are not breastfed, and in infants under six months of age who are not exclusively breastfed. The World Health Organisation recommends that infants be exclusively breastfed for 6 months and that breastfeeding continues with introduction of complementary feeding at six months until 2 years or more. Ensuring that these recommendations are upheld is considered key in the contributing to the survival of infants and young children in refugee settings. Save the Children abides by the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and relevant resolutions as well as the Operational Guidance for Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E)

In Greece, SCI is responding to the high influx of refugees and migrants through Nutrition (IYCF-E and General Food distributions), Child Protection, WASH, Shelter and Non Food Item distributions programming. We are currently operational in Lesvos: Moria and KaraTepe camps, North Greek border (Idomeni), Chios, Samos, Kos and Leros. Three mother-baby areas are opened in Lesvos (2 camps) and Idomeni. In addition, 2 breastfeeding corners are opened in Chios and Samos.

To manage and scale-up the IYCF-E Program in the other islands (Chios, Samos, potentially Kos and Leros) to ensure that the all components of the program are functioning properly, providing quality care to all the beneficiaries while respecting guidelines and principles of good practice e.g. the Operational Guidance on IYCF-E, the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and subsequent relevant resolutions, and SPHERE 2011).

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Field managers; technical support from Nutrition technical adviser and backstop

Collaboration with: Other IYCF-E PM in Greece / Child Protection managers in Greece

Staff Reporting to: none

Budget responsibility: Approximately 240,000 USD

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Project Management: Overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of project site activities, staff and /or partner (such as IYCF-E activities in Mother-baby areas, IYCF-E counsellors and partner and volunteers);
• Provide technical guidance on IYCF-E to support staff (IYCF-E, CP and others as necessary) and MoH and other humanitarian actors as necessary to promote consistent good practice;
• Ensure all staff understand and implement program guidelines used for assessing the mother-child pair, advising the best feeding option and following up as appropriate;
• Ensure appropriate and consistent education messaging to mothers and other carers at all programming contact points (e.g. child friendly centres, clinics, distributions) and in the community

Note: the key messages should be agreed by all stakeholders in an emergency to ensure consistency;

• Facilitate the development and scheduling of outreach activities (e.g. IYCF-E outreach workers, volunteers);
• Facilitate the development of monthly work plans for the mother-baby area (e.g. in child-friendly spaces, etc.);
• Prepare field visit plans and supervision checklist in advance of trips (find example of supervision checklist in toolkit);
• Compile monthly activity reports and assist with stock consumption/distribution plans for each of the mother-baby areas as required.

Training and Capacity Building:

• Provide staff appraisals and supportive supervision;
• Conduct orientations and trainings to build the capacity of staff/volunteers, partner, MoH staff and the community at large.

Advocacy and Communication:

• Facilitate cross-sectoral programming, particularly to promote excellent communication and referral between IYCF-E and CP programming (and more depending on the programme);
• Attend relevant internal and external sectoral coordination meetings;
• Liaise with other humanitarian actors, local authorities, ministries and the military to maximize collaboration and ensure proper coordination of activities and agreed protocols;
• Undertake local and national level advocacy targeting other humanitarian actors, local authorities, ministries and the military as appropriate, on assessment and following national/international standards on supporting infant and young child feeding in emergencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Health / Public Health / Nutrition / BSc or equivalent;

EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Qualified doctor, nurse, midwife or nutritionist with strong primary health care / community health care experience;
• Demonstrable commitment to promoting and supporting optimal breastfeeding and complementary feeding;
• Demonstrable management experience, including budget holding responsibility;
• Experience of designing and implementation programs (ideally nutrition-related), including monitoring and evaluation;
• Experience in conducting assessments and an understanding of nutritional data and information systems;
• Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff;
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions;
• Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment;
• Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the field;
• Demonstrable ability at report writing and excellent communication skills;

• Computer literate;

• Fluency in written and spoken English and local language: Arabic or Farsi

Desired

• Emergency programming experience;
• Qualification as a trainer of trainers in breastfeeding counseling;
• Familiarity with the Operational Guidance on IYCF-E and SPHERE standards

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'GLemonis.60744.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private international, nonprofit, and non-denominational development agency. It seeks sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, with special emphasis on the needs of rural communities in mountainous, coastal and other resource poor areas across the world. Concentrating its efforts in health, education, rural development and strengthening civil society sectors, AKF’s approach is based on a long-term commitment that is maintained despite political and social uncertainty.

The Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan (AKF (Afg)) is a member agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a dynamic network of development agencies currently operating in over 30 countries across Central and South Asia and East and West Africa. AKF (Afg) currently manages and implements the largest multi-sectors development programme within the network and has built a strong reputation with the Government of Afghanistan, donors and local partners in a number of technical fields.

The AKDN is a group of international, private, non-denominational development agencies and institutions that seek to empower communities and individuals, usually in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities. AKF (Afg) is part of AKDN and has been working in Afghanistan since 2002, with programs focused on Rural Development, Education and Health.

1. Rationale

The Rural Development team of the Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan [AKF-A], is promoting Market Development Program (MDP) activities for people in the North East of Afghanistan since 2004. Currently MDP program are being implemented in seven provinces namely Bamyan, Parwan, Baghlan, Samangan, Takhar, Kunduz and Badakshan. AKF-A’s MD program has adopted value chain development as one of its key program strategies.

In recent years, the value chain (VC) concept has been adopted by various organizations to derive strategies for improving the competitiveness of specific subsectors that are important to the poor and rural communities. The core of the value chain approach is ‘VC analysis’, which helps to understand the current situation of a particular value chain or cluster, through a systematic chain mapping and analysis process. It includes interviews with the different level of chain operators, analysis of current market situation, assessment of constraints and opportunities, assessment of important stakeholders including chain operators, chain facilitators, support service providers an macro stakeholders including government departments and related donors/development agencies. VC analysis helps the projects to understand the barriers to, and opportunities for growth of a particular VC; strategies to be adopted and interventions to be undertaken to remove these barriers and realize the potentials. It also helps to understand how poor can benefit from their involvement in the chain. Based on this, a VC promotion project initiates various interventions such as facilitating business linkages, strengthening provision of business services, enhancing product quality, strengthening access to finances, initiating public private partnership activities between chain operators, facilitators and government agencies and improving subsector specific policies.

Based on agreed criteria, AKF-A is exploring feasibility of apricot fruit value addition [fruits drying, oil production and Apricot Scrub etc.] enterprise development through private enterprises in Bamyan province. AKF- A has been implementing Apricot value chain production enhancement [varietal improvement, orchard establishment, orchard management package and practices, disease and pest management ] interventions through Natural Resource Management [NRM] and input supply system, postharvest management, collective marketing through Associations and cooperatives, market linkages and promotional activities through Market Development Program [MDP] in Bamyan since 2005.

AKF-A is procuring services of external expert to undertake Feasibility study for assessing potential of Apricot value addition [fruit drying, oil and scrub], business plan development and turnkey support in technology selection, enterprise establishment through private sector.

1. Objective

The assignment has the following objectives:

Phase I

· To carry out a comprehensive analysis [current production, surplus marketing channels and markets] of Apricot production in Bamyan.

· To explore feasibility of Apricot value addition [fruits drying, oil production and Apricot Scrub etc.] enterprise [potential, challenges, risks and mitigation strategy for private sector intervention].

· To develop business plan for Apricot value addition [fruits drying, oil production and Apricot Scrub etc.] enterprise development through private sector involvement.

Phase II:

Phase II will start only after selection of investor by AKF-A

· Turn key support in technology selection, Enterprise establishment and marketing

1. Main Duties and Responsibilities

In order to achieve the above mentioned objectives, the VC specialist will visit the program area in Bamyan, meet with relevant stakeholders, organise focus group meeting and collect relevant information.

The analysis will consists of following major elements:

Phase I

· Overall statistics and economic information on Apricot value chain in Bamyan region.

· Mapping the current Apricot value chain, analysis of potentials, gaps and opportunities of the subsector.

· Feasibility study of Apricot value addition [fruits drying, oil production and Apricot Scrub etc.] enterprise [potential, challenges, risks and mitigation strategy for private sector intervention].

· Suggestions on improving women involvement in Apricot Value chain in Bamyan.

· Developing business plan for commercial Apricot value addition [fruits drying, oil production and Apricot Scrub etc.] enterprise. The expert will develop the business plans covering the following:

1. Legal requirements
2. Technical requirements
3. Equipment and infrastructure requirements
4. Logistics and human resource requirements
5. Production processes
6. Product classifications
7. Pricing mechanism
8. Classification of potential buyers and consumer behaviour mapping
9. Promotion mechanism
10. Sales forecast
11. Profit and loss forecast
12. Detailed financial plan

Phase II:

Phase II will start only after selection of investor by AKF-A

· Turn key support in technology selection, Enterprise establishment and product marketing once the investor finalized by AKF-A.

1. Qualifications of consultant

· The expert should have at least 5 years working experience on enterprise promotion and economic development issues.

· S/he should have analytical skills and excellent knowledge of Fruits value chain development.

· S/he should have prior experience of conducting feasibilities and developing business plans.

· S/he should have prior experience of turnkey support on technology selection, SME establishment and product marketing.

· S/he should have a postgraduate degree in relevant discipline.

· Excellent communication and writing skills in English

· Training and coaching skills

1. Deliverables

Phase I

1. Comprehensive Apricot VC analysis report [along with suggestive 5 year strategies and suggestive implementation plan] for Apricot value chain development in Bamyan.
2. Feasibility statement and Business plan for commercial Apricot value addition [fruits drying, oil production and Apricot Scrub etc.] enterprise.

Phase II:

Phase II will start only after selection of investor by AKF-A

1. Comprehensive plan on turnkey support for technology selection, enterprise establishment and product marketing.
2. R**eporting line**

The expert will report to National Manager, Market Development Program of AKF-Afghanistan

1. Work location(s)- Bamyan province
2. Schedule (including number assignment days in Afghanistan, total assignment days, total payable days):

· Phase I assignment will start from 17 April and go up to 6 May 2016. For first two deliverable.

· Phase II assignment of turnkey support will only start after selection of investor, by AKF-A, by 15 October 2016. A separate TOR with same consultant will be developed for turnkey support at the beginning of the second phase

Tentative work schedule for phase I is given below:

Day

Activity

Location

Responsible support

Day-1

Meeting with MDP & ERLU to finalize the Design & Methodologies at NPO, Kabul

Kabul

MDP Kabul

Day 2

· Travel [Kabul – Bamyan]

· Meeting with Bamyan MDP team [Design, Methodologies and scheduling]

Bamyan

MDP Bamyan

Day 3-15

· Analysis of the Apricot value chain (Field visits, stakeholder meeting/workshop)

· Identification of Apricot value addition enterprises for private sector involvement and business plan development.

· National and international market scenario [desk research or prior information assimilation] of dry apricot, apricot oil and scrub

Bamyan

MDP Bamyan

Day 16-17

Discussion in Bamyan, preparation of report and draft presentation to AKF Bamyan

Bamyan

MDP Bamyan

Day 18

Travel back to Kabul

Kabul

MDP Kabul

Day 19-20

Presentation of findings and briefing in Kabul for ERLU & MDP Kabul team & Bamyan representatives

Departure from Kabul

Kabul

MDP Kabul

Total assignment days including travel: 20 days

Total Payable Days: 20 Days

Final report submission – within 30 days of presentation at Kabul

Interested bidders/companies should submit the following information to jobs.afghanistan@akdn.org,

A description of organization capacity, including evidence of previous project experience for the provision of similar evaluation services and the design and implementation of similar evaluation activities required by this ToR, covering:

· CVs of the evaluation team members and statements of availability.

· Three references for similar work;

· Two page summary outlining the approach to be followed in designing and conducting the research;

· Risk management, quality assurance and research ethics plans (not more than a total of five pages for all sections);

· Budget which includes all costs, including daily rates and number of days of team members, research and materials costs, travel and accommodation costs and any other costs associated with provision of the services described in this terms of reference

· All bids should apply the following formatting:

1) For files submitted electronically, the company name and type of document should be clearly described on the filename (for example, CompanyZ_Budget).

2) All files should have a header or footer which includes page numbers, organization name and document name.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment. (consider revision, to “shortlisted bidders/suppliers/companies”) Aga Khan Foundation – Afghanistan is an equal opportunities employer.

Aga Khan Foundation – Afghanistan recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safeguarding of children from abuse.

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private international, nonprofit, and non-denominational development agency. It seeks sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, with special emphasis on the needs of rural communities in mountainous, coastal and other resource poor areas across the world. Concentrating its efforts in health, education, rural development and strengthening civil society sectors, AKF’s approach is based on a long-term commitment that is maintained despite political and social uncertainty.

The Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan (AKF (Afg)) is a member agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a dynamic network of development agencies currently operating in over 30 countries across Central and South Asia and East and West Africa. AKF (Afg) currently manages and implements the largest multi-sectors development programme within the network and has built a strong reputation with the Government of Afghanistan, donors and local partners in a number of technical fields.

The AKDN is a group of international, private, non-denominational development agencies and institutions that seek to empower communities and individuals, usually in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities. AKF (Afg) is part of AKDN and has been working in Afghanistan since 2002, with programs focused on Rural Development, Education and Health.

1. Rationale

The Rural Development team of the Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan [AKF-A], is promoting Market Development Program (MDP) activities for people in the North East of Afghanistan since 2004. Currently MDP program are being implemented in seven provinces namely Bamyan, Parwan, Baghlan, Samangan, Takhar, Kunduz and Badakshan. AKF-A’s MD program has adopted value chain development as one of its key program strategies.

In recent years, the value chain (VC) concept has been adopted by various organizations to derive strategies for improving the competitiveness of specific subsectors that are important to the poor and rural communities. The core of the value chain approach is ‘VC analysis’, which helps to understand the current situation of a particular value chain or cluster, through a systematic chain mapping and analysis process. It includes interviews with the different level of chain operators, analysis of current market situation, assessment of constraints and opportunities, assessment of important stakeholders including chain operators, chain facilitators, support service providers an macro stakeholders including government departments and related donors/development agencies. VC analysis helps the projects to understand the barriers to, and opportunities for growth of a particular VC; strategies to be adopted and interventions to be undertaken to remove these barriers and realize the potentials. It also helps to understand how poor can benefit from their involvement in the chain. Based on this, a VC promotion project initiates various interventions such as facilitating business linkages, strengthening provision of business services, enhancing product quality, strengthening access to finances, initiating public private partnership activities between chain operators, facilitators and government agencies and improving subsector specific policies.

Based on agreed criteria, AKF-A is exploring feasibility of apricot fruit value addition [fruits drying, oil production and Apricot Scrub etc.] enterprise development through private enterprises in Bamyan province. AKF- A has been implementing Apricot value chain production enhancement [varietal improvement, orchard establishment, orchard management package and practices, disease and pest management ] interventions through Natural Resource Management [NRM] and input supply system, postharvest management, collective marketing through Associations and cooperatives, market linkages and promotional activities through Market Development Program [MDP] in Bamyan since 2005.

AKF-A is procuring services of external expert to undertake Feasibility study for assessing potential of Apricot value addition [fruit drying, oil and scrub], business plan development and turnkey support in technology selection, enterprise establishment through private sector.

1. Objective

The assignment has the following objectives:

Phase I

· To carry out a comprehensive analysis [current production, surplus marketing channels and markets] of Apricot production in Bamyan.

· To explore feasibility of Apricot value addition [fruits drying, oil production and Apricot Scrub etc.] enterprise [potential, challenges, risks and mitigation strategy for private sector intervention].

· To develop business plan for Apricot value addition [fruits drying, oil production and Apricot Scrub etc.] enterprise development through private sector involvement.

Phase II:

Phase II will start only after selection of investor by AKF-A

· Turn key support in technology selection, Enterprise establishment and marketing

1. Main Duties and Responsibilities

In order to achieve the above mentioned objectives, the VC specialist will visit the program area in Bamyan, meet with relevant stakeholders, organise focus group meeting and collect relevant information.

The analysis will consists of following major elements:

Phase I

· Overall statistics and economic information on Apricot value chain in Bamyan region.

· Mapping the current Apricot value chain, analysis of potentials, gaps and opportunities of the subsector.

· Feasibility study of Apricot value addition [fruits drying, oil production and Apricot Scrub etc.] enterprise [potential, challenges, risks and mitigation strategy for private sector intervention].

· Suggestions on improving women involvement in Apricot Value chain in Bamyan.

Phase II:

Phase II will start only after selection of investor by AKF-A

· Turn key support in technology selection, Enterprise establishment and product marketing once the investor finalized by AKF-A.

1. Qualifications of consultant

· The expert should have at least 5 years working experience on enterprise promotion and economic development issues.

· S/he should have analytical skills and excellent knowledge of Fruits value chain development.

· S/he should have prior experience of conducting feasibilities and developing business plans.

· S/he should have prior experience of turnkey support on technology selection, SME establishment and product marketing.

· S/he should have a postgraduate degree in relevant discipline.

· Excellent communication and writing skills in English

· Training and coaching skills

1. Deliverables

Phase I

1. Comprehensive Apricot VC analysis report [along with suggestive 5 year strategies and suggestive implementation plan] for Apricot value chain development in Bamyan.
2. Feasibility statement and Business plan for commercial Apricot value addition [fruits drying, oil production and Apricot Scrub etc.] enterprise.

Phase II:

Phase II will start only after selection of investor by AKF-A

1. Comprehensive plan on turnkey support for technology selection, enterprise establishment and product marketing.
2. R**eporting line**

The expert will report to National Manager, Market Development Program of AKF-Afghanistan

1. Work location(s)- Bamyan province
2. Schedule (including number assignment days in Afghanistan, total assignment days, total payable days):

· Phase I assignment will start from 17 April and go up to 6 May 2016. For first two deliverable.

· Phase II assignment of turnkey support will only start after selection of investor, by AKF-A, by 15 October 2016. A separate TOR with same consultant will be developed for turnkey support at the beginning of the second phase

Tentative work schedule for phase I is given below:

Day-1

Meeting with MDP & ERLU to finalize the Design & Methodologies at NPO, Kabul

Kabul

MDP Kabul is responsible

Day 2

· Travel [Kabul – Bamyan]

· Meeting with Bamyan MDP team [Design, Methodologies and scheduling]

Bamyan

MDP Bamyan is responsible

Day 3-15

· Analysis of the Apricot value chain (Field visits, stakeholder meeting/workshop)

· Identification of Apricot value addition enterprises for private sector involvement and business plan development.

· National and international market scenario [desk research or prior information assimilation] of dry apricot, apricot oil and scrub

Bamyan

MDP Bamyan is responsible

Day 16-17

Discussion in Bamyan, preparation of report and draft presentation to AKF Bamyan

Bamyan

MDP Bamyan is responsible

Day 18

Travel back to Kabul

Kabul

MDP Kabul is responsible

Day 19-20

Presentation of findings and briefing in Kabul for ERLU & MDP Kabul team & Bamyan representatives

Departure from Kabul

Kabul

MDP Kabul is responsible

Total assignment days including travel: 20 days

Total Payable Days: 20 Days

Final report submission – within 30 days of presentation at Kabul

Expression of Interest

Candidates meeting the above qualifications and requirements are invited to send to the address below your summarized C.V. (maximum two pages) which should outline your qualifications and relevant experience and a maximum two-page analysis highlighting your understanding of the work and the proposed methodology you will apply in delivering the intended objectives that is inclusive of the financial bid.

Please send your applications to Jobs.afghanistan@akdn.org, quoting the Vacancy Number as the subject of the e-mail.

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private international, nonprofit, and non-denominational development agency. It seeks sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, with special emphasis on the needs of rural communities in mountainous, coastal and other resource poor areas across the world. Concentrating its efforts in health, education, rural development and strengthening civil society sectors, AKF’s approach is based on a long-term commitment that is maintained despite political and social uncertainty.

The Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan (AKF (Afg)) is a member agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a dynamic network of development agencies currently operating in over 30 countries across Central and South Asia and East and West Africa. AKF (Afg) currently manages and implements the largest multi-sectors development programme within the network and has built a strong reputation with the Government of Afghanistan, donors and local partners in a number of technical fields.

The AKDN is a group of international, private, non-denominational development agencies and institutions that seek to empower communities and individuals, usually in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities. AKF (Afg) is part of AKDN and has been working in Afghanistan since 2002, with programs focused on Rural Development, Education and Health.

1. Rationale:

Aga Khan Foundation’s Market Development (MD) programme in Afghanistan was established in mid-2009, followed by a transitional phase in 2010. In its previous form, as Enterprise Development (ED), the programme’s emphasis was on using local systems to support private enterprise development by promoting local ownership and sustainability. Although MD still maintains the core functions of enterprise development, the new strategy aims to increase programme impact by promoting inclusive economic development for poor communities through effective market systems, sustainably supported by capable local institutions, cooperative networks of people, and an enabling policy environment.

MDP is divided into four programmatic categories, which include Value Chain Development, Vocational Training, Business Development Services (BDS), Business Membership Organizations (BMOs). The primary target beneficiaries comprise unskilled and/or semi-skilled youths and entrepreneurs, both male and female. The program works with various operators in its selected value chains, including input suppliers, producers, processors, traders and consumers. Vocational training is facilitated to upgrade youths’ skills and enhance employability, whereas business management skills are provided to entrepreneurs. Capacity-building is also given to business service providers so that they can serve their entrepreneur clients. In addition, through its business association component, the program also aims to reach larger numbers of entrepreneurs through their member groups, cooperatives, business associations and chambers of commerce.

MDP’s value chain development projects seek to link target producers with viable growing markets to ensure that low-income or otherwise marginalized enterprise owners and employees reap significant benefits through their increased market participation. Currently, MDP is working on around 16 value chains in its target provinces, which primarily include but are not limited to the horticulture subsector. As these value chains were carefully scrutinized and selected for their high market-potential, MDP has a long-term investment in facilitating their overall development and thus the strategy is to more or less maintain the same number. As the selected value chains become more enhanced with time, MDP’s projects will continue to be highly customized to overcoming constraints of the target population, their context, and the identified market opportunities.

In addition to supporting key actors in the agriculture sector, MDP has also been providing vocational training to the poor, marginalized, and unskilled segments of the target communities. Using a market-oriented approach, interventions create income generation opportunities through employment, entrepreneurial activity, and migrant labor opportunities. This has comprised of curricula development, both direct skills training and training of trainers (ToT), and exposure visits – in both the selected value chain interventions, as well as in non-value chain specific yet highly-potential markets. Skills are selected based on findings from brief market surveys done by MDP or surveys conducted by the Directorate of Labor, Social Affairs, and Martyrs and Disabled. Although these surveys are helpful in identifying those skills that are in high demand, MDP’s intervention has been limited in its scope and impact. MDP, therefore, believes that there is a need for a more comprehensive assessment of the labor market trends in target provinces.

1. Objectives

The two main objectives of the study are: a) to assess the present labor market trends and future potential employment opportunities, with a focus on migration; b) and to develop a medium-term implementation strategy that will guide MDP in its future intervention in the labor sector.

1. Main Duties and Responsibilities

2. To coordinate the activities of the surveyors and field teams.

3. To regularly monitor the quality of information collected from the field.

4. To draft and finalize a report, consisting of both the components proposed.

5. To present the findings.

6. Qualifications Required

7. Minimum of MA in International Development, Business Management, Rural Development or related degree; MA/MSc/MBA preferred.

8. Understanding and experience in private sector development.

9. Experience in conducting research, particularly labor markets, is highly preferred.

10. International work experience, preferably in Afghanistan or other developing countries

11. Excellent communication skills

12. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

13. Cross-cultural sensitivity

14. Innovative thinking and adaptability

15. Ability to live and work in a remote and challenging environment

16. Deliverables:

There are basically three main components that the study should cover:

Profiling of the labor market in target regions

What are the provincial, national, and regional market trends (i.e. supply and demand of labor, wages, migration, etc)

­ What are the job opportunities? (i.e. in the agriculture, livestock, construction, or other sectors)

­ What means people use to find a job, locally or nationally?

­ What are the training needs?

­ What are the weaknesses and strengths of the vocational training institutes/higher education institutions?

­ What is the gap between the needs of the employers and the skills of the available labor force as well as skills that may be needed in the future?

An analysis of migration and remittances trends:

­ What kinds of jobs do the labor force migrate for, and where?

­ What means do they use to find a job inside or outside of Afghanistan?

­ What is the current remittance structure in the target areas? (i.e. what means people use to send remittances back home to their families?)

­ What is the coping mechanisms of the families in times of upheavals such as labor unrest or other kinds of events that can disturb the flow of remittances?

­ What are the living conditions of those living abroad or out of their home district or province?

A medium-term (3-4 years long) implementation strategy

­ The implementation plan will help MDP address gaps in the labor sector in its target regions (i.e. identifying better-deserving beneficiaries, selecting trades with high employability, and identifying others gaps that needs to be addressed in the sector to improve job prospects of some of the marginal and unskilled community members).

1. Work location(s)

Takhar and Kabul

1. Schedule

Schedule (including number assignment days in Afghanistan, total assignment days, total payable days):

Total assignment days including travel: 20 days

Total Payable Days: 20 Days

Expression of Interest

Candidates meeting the above qualifications and requirements are invited to send to the address below your summarized C.V. (maximum two pages) which should outline your qualifications and relevant experience and a maximum two-page analysis highlighting your understanding of the work and the proposed methodology you will apply in delivering the intended objectives that is inclusive of the financial bid.

Please send your applications to Jobs.afghanistan@akdn.org, quoting the Vacancy Number as the subject of the e-mail. ml>

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private international, nonprofit, and non-denominational development agency. It seeks sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, with special emphasis on the needs of rural communities in mountainous, coastal and other resource poor areas across the world. Concentrating its efforts in health, education, rural development and strengthening civil society sectors, AKF’s approach is based on a long-term commitment that is maintained despite political and social uncertainty.

The Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan (AKF (Afg)) is a member agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a dynamic network of development agencies currently operating in over 30 countries across Central and South Asia and East and West Africa. AKF (Afg) currently manages and implements the largest multi-sectors development programme within the network and has built a strong reputation with the Government of Afghanistan, donors and local partners in a number of technical fields.

The AKDN is a group of international, private, non-denominational development agencies and institutions that seek to empower communities and individuals, usually in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities. AKF (Afg) is part of AKDN and has been working in Afghanistan since 2002, with programs focused on Rural Development, Education and Health.

1. Rationale

The Rural Development team of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), Afghanistan, is promoting Market Development Program (MDP) activities for people in the North East of Afghanistan since 2004. Currently MDP program are being implemented in seven provinces namely Bamyan, Parwan, Baghlan, Samangan, Takhar, Kunduz and Badakshan. AKF-A’s MD program has adopted value chain development as one of its key program strategies.

In recent years, the value chain (VC) concept has been adopted by various organizations to derive strategies for improving the competitiveness of specific subsectors that are important to the poor and rural communities. The core of the value chain approach is the ‘VC analysis’, which helps to understand the current situation of a particular value chain or cluster, through a systematic chain mapping and analysis process. It includes interviews with the different level of chain operators, analysis of current market situation, assessment of constraints and opportunities, assessment of important stakeholders including chain operators, chain facilitators, support service providers an macro stakeholders including government departments and related donors/development agencies. VC analysis helps the projects to understand the barriers to, and opportunities for growth of a particular VC; strategies to be adopted and interventions to be undertaken to remove these barriers and realize the potentials. It also helps to understand how poor can benefit from their involvement in the chain. Based on this, a VC promotion project initiates various interventions such as facilitating business linkages, strengthening provision of business services, enhancing product quality, strengthening access to finances, initiating public private partnership activities between chain operators, facilitators and government agencies and improving subsector specific policies.

Based on agreed criteria, AKF A is exploring feasibility of potato value addition SME development through private enterprises in Bamyan province. AKF has been implementing potato value chain production enhancement [varietal improvement, production package and practices, disease and pest management ] interventions through Natural Resource Management [NRM] and input supply system, postharvest management, collective marketing through Associations and cooperatives, market linkages and promotional activities through Market Development Program [MDP] in Bamyan since 2005.

AKF-A is procuring services of external expert to undertake Feasibility study for assessing potential of potato value addition [chips, wafers etc.], business plan development and turnkey support in technology selection, SME establishment through private sector.

1. Objective

The assignment has the following objectives:

Phase I

· To carry out a comprehensive analysis [current production, surplus marketing channels and markets] of Potato production in Bamyan.

· To explore feasibility of potato value addition SME [potential, challenges, risks and mitigation strategy for private sector intervention].

· To develop business plan for potato value addition SME development through private sector involvement.

Phase II:

Phase II will start only after selection of investor by AKF

· Turn key support in technology selection, SME establishment and marketing

1. Main Duties and Responsibilities

In order to achieve the above mentioned objectives, the VC specialist will visit the program area in Bamyan, meet with relevant stakeholders, organise focus group meeting and collect relevant information.

The analysis will consists of following major elements:

Phase I

· Overall statistics and economic information on potato value chain in Bamyan region.

· Mapping the current potato value chain, analysis of potentials, gaps and opportunities of the subsector.

· Feasibility study of potato value addition SME [potential, challenges, risks and mitigation strategy for private sector intervention].

· Suggestions on improving women involvement in potato Value chain in Bamyan.

Phase II:

Phase II will start only after selection of investor by AKF

· Turn key support in technology selection, SME establishment and product marketing once the investor finalized by AKF.

1. Qualifications of consultant

· The expert should have at least 5 years working experience on enterprise promotion and economic development issues.

· S/he should have analytical skills and excellent knowledge of agriculture value chain development.

· S/he should have prior experience of conducting feasibilities and developing business plans.

· S/he should have prior experience of turnkey support on technology selection, SME establishment and product marketing.

· S/he should have a postgraduate degree in relevant discipline.

· Excellent communication and writing skills in English

· Training and coaching skills

1. Deliverables

Phase I

1. Comprehensive potato VC analysis report along with 5 year strategies and suggestive implementation plan for potato value chain development in Bamyan.
2. Feasibility statement and Business plan for commercial potato value addition unit.

Phase II:

Phase II will start only after selection of investor by AKF

1. Comprehensive plan on turnkey support for technology selection, SME establishment and product marketing.
2. R**eporting line**

The expert will report to National Manager, Market Development Program of AKF-Afghanistan

1. Work location(s)- Bamyan province
2. Schedule (including number assignment days in Afghanistan, total assignment days, total payable days):

· Phase I assignment will start from 26 March and go up to 14 April 2016. For first two deliverable.

· Phase II assignment of turnkey support will only start after selection of investor by 15 September 2016. A separate TOR with same consultant will be developed for turnkey support at the beginning of the second phase

Tentative work schedule for phase I is given below:

Day-1

Meeting with MDP & ERLU to finalize the Design & Methodologies at NPO, Kabul

Kabul

MDP Kabul is responsible

Day 2

· Travel [Kabul – Bamyan]

· Meeting with Bamyan MDP team [Design, Methodologies and scheduling]

Bamyan

MDP Bamyan is responsible

Day 3-15

· Analysis of the potato value chain (Field visits, stakeholder meeting/workshop)

· Identification of potato value addition enterprises for private sector involvement and business plan development

Bamyan

MDP Bamyan is responsible

Day 16-17

Discussion in Bamyan, preparation of report and draft presentation to AKF Bamyan

Bamyan

MDP Bamyan is responsible

Day 18

Travel back to Kabul

Kabul

MDP Kabul is responsible

Day 19-20

Presentation of findings and briefing in Kabul for ERLU & MDP Kabul team & Bamyan representatives

Departure from Kabul

Kabul

MDP Kabul is responsible

Total assignment days including travel: 20 days

Total Payable Days: 20 Days

Final report submission – within 30 days of presentation at Kabul o

Expression of Interest

Candidates meeting the above qualifications and requirements are invited to send to the address below your summarized C.V. (maximum two pages) which should outline your qualifications and relevant experience and a maximum two-page analysis highlighting your understanding of the work and the proposed methodology you will apply in delivering the intended objectives that is inclusive of the financial bid.

Please send your applications to Jobs.afghanistan@akdn.org, quoting the Vacancy Number as the subject of the e-mail.

CONSULTANCY - TERMS OF REFERENCE

UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions.

Psychosocial Development and Training Consultant

BACKGROUND

The UNRWA Community Mental Health Programme is seeking a Psychosocial Development and Training Consultant to develop a comprehensive and integrated training package primarily for counsellors supporting children who have sustained war-related injuries. The training is intended to provide counsellors with the knowledge and skills necessary to support the psychosocial needs of these children and their families. The Psychosocial Development and Training Consultant will work with the support and collaboration with Community Mental Health Programme to develop better practice guidelines and training package that can be implemented by its staff.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities

· Review evidence-based practices aimed at supporting the psychosocial needs of children (and their families) who have sustain injuries as a result of conflicts;

· Produce better practice guidelines and a support package for use by counsellors, based on the child-centred and strengths-based approach;

· Develop and implement a corresponding training package for school counsellors and supervisors;

· Provide Training of Trainers training to a core group of counsellors/supervisors on the use of the guidelines and training package.

· Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

● An advanced degree from an accredited educational institution in a relevant field to mental health.

● At least five years of experience in the field of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, previous experience in NGO, INGO or UN Agency required;

● Fluency in spoken and written English.

COMPETENCIES

· Knowledge of child-centred and strengths-based approaches in counselling for children and families;

· Knowledge and experience in supporting children with injuries or disabilities;

· Demonstrated expertise developing evidence-based guidelines and training, with previous experience in developing counselling and psychosocial support packages for counsellors in schools settings;

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with colleagues and others in a team environment and with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures and nationalities.

· Strong organization, interpersonal and coordination skills, ability to work effectively with minimal supervision;

· Strong work ethics and commitment to humanitarian issues;

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

dESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

● Previous experience with UNRWA, other UN agency;

● Fluency in spoken and written Arabic;

● Previous experience working in the Middle East.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

· The duration of the consultancy is 2 months with the expected start date of April 11, 2016;

· Remuneration for this consultancy will depend on the qualifications and experience of the candidate;

· The incumbent will be based in Gaza and may be required to travel to Jerusalem and Amman.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV or UN Personal History Form demonstrating clearly the knowledge and experience required to meet the consultancy requirements via consultancy@unrwa.org indicating the title of this consultancy “Psychosocial Development and Training Consultant” in the subject line of the message. The deadline for the submission of applications is 11/3/2016.**

UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from both women and men. UNRWA encourages applications from qualified women. Only those applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. UNRWA is a non-smoking environment.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV or UN Personal History Form demonstrating clearly the knowledge and experience required to meet the consultancy requirements via consultancy@unrwa.org indicating the title of this consultancy “Psychosocial Development and Training Consultant” in the subject line of the message. The deadline for the submission of applications is 11/3/2016.**

UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from both women and men. UNRWA encourages applications from qualified women. Only those applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. UNRWA is a non-smoking environment.

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to manage the HR function of DRC Iraq program that currently employs about 450 national staff and 45 international staff.

Who are we?

Danish Refugee Council is a leading protection agency pursuing our mandate to protect and promote durable solutions to displacement-affected populations on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), DRC apply a regional approach with operational presence in Libya, Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey and Iraq.

Being operational in Iraq since 2003, DRC is today operational in the Kurdish governorates, in and around Baghdad and in South Central. Focused both on the influx of Syrian refugees and the current IDP crisis, DRC is providing assistance in a range of sectors including Camp Coordination and Camp Management, Protection, Livelihoods, Emergency Response (including food security, cash, and NFIs), WASH and Shelter.

About the job

Senior HR Coordinator will lead DRC Iraq’s Human Resources functions through direct management at the Coordination office and by providing technical coordination and support to the field offices in Erbil, Dohuk and Baghdad.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruitment – Coordinate the international recruitment process for positions in A8-A19 employment grade and oversee the national recruitment process, by ensuring that the recruitment of international and national staff is done within specified time limits, in accordance with DRC standards, including appropriate announcements, interviewing, reference checks, contracting and on-boarding. Train hiring managers on the recruitment processes; develop necessary forms and tools for the hiring process and make sure that hiring managers are using them.
• New international staff, consultants and visitors – coordinate orientation process and arrivals checklist, inform relevant admin and safety staff to follow-up with on-arrival arrangements related visas, accommodations, safety briefs, etc.
• Contracts management – Ensure that all contract templates reflect minimum requirement of local labor law and DRC Operational Handbook. Oversee and coordinate with local HR staff the timely and accurate preparation of appropriate contracts for employees, consultants, volunteers, interns and casual labourers.
• HR administration – Develop and maintain databases/systems for keeping accurate and up-to-date records of all HR related information. Oversee and coordinate with local HR staff that employee files, and systems for tracking contractual issues, holidays, benefits, performance appraisals and other HR administrative issues are maintained properly.
• HR management – Support organizational structure design and redesign efforts to ensure a most effective approach on organizational charts and facilitate finalization of structures. Advise managers in development/review of ToRs. Facilitate PADA process for DRC Iraq by conducting trainings, monitoring quality and submission rates, providing feedback, and conducting an analysis of development and training needs.
• Training – develop and maintain the training calendar with input from performance appraisals, managers and staff surveys; administer internal and external training courses for staff, including inductions.
• Duty of care – ensure that all managers understand how to recognise signs of stress and have the means to support stressed out staff. Put in place a staff care plan.
• HR payroll and resource planning – Oversee and coordinate with local HR staff the inputs into the payroll database and generate monthly payroll in accordance with current income tax and social security laws and issue payslips for staff. Ensure that funds are secured and available for staff costs and support the allocation into donor budgets.
• HR policy – manage, develop and provide training on HR policies and procedures, including making sure that DRC Iraq is compliant with global DRC standards and the national labour law; ensure that DRC’s salary scale and benefits for national staff are competitive and affordable, and administered in a transparent way.
• Reporting – develop and maintain the reporting system on main HR functions, provide monthly reports to the SMT on statistics and critical issues related HR.
• Legal – Coordinate with external legal advisor on all issues related to labor law, making sure that DRC Iraq is compliant with requirements of labour code. Support Country Director and Head of Offices on issues related to registration of DRC in KRI and South/Central. Support HoFA on issues related to taxes, registration of DRC in tax department, etc. Coordinate with Public Relations Officers and HoOs on all issues related to visas, residency applications and extensions of residencies for expat staff.
• Departmental staff planning and coaching– ensure the appropriate organizational setup and staffing in the area of HR to support the organization in its growth, including making sure that the necessary funds are budgeted for in donor proposals. Provide coaching and support in the professional development of HR staff.
• Representation – represent DRC in the national INGO HR/Admin Forum.

About you

To be successful in this role you must have:

Essential attributes:

• A master’s degree in a relevant field (HR, Business Administration, etc.);
• At least 5 years of experience in HR management, out of which at least 2 in international position;
• At least 3 years of experience managing the Human Resources department in a large INGO (over 200 staff);
• Strategic experience with managing staff, global workforce planning, and development of HR processes;
• Experience in working in complex, fast-changing and volatile contexts;
• Excellent management, interpersonal and negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork, in a cross cultural context;
• Proven ability to plan long-term, organized priorities and work under administrative and programmatic pressures with detail orientation and professional grace;
• Highly collaborative and able to establish positive working relationships with senior level management and all other stakeholders to maximize cooperation and productivity;
• Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.

Preferred attributes

• Working experience within the Middle East.

We offer

DRC will offer the successful applicant a 12 months contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work from latest 15-April 2016 and be willing and able to work in Erbil, Iraq and travel all over Iraq (including Dohuk, Kirkuk and Baghdad).

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. This position will be placed at A11- A9 depending on experience and qualifications of selected candidate. R&R cycle is every 12 weeks.

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 the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered.

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

Applications close 6 March 2016.

Need further information?

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

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

VA No.011/2016

The Office of the United Nations World Food Programme in Syria is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the following post:

Issuing Date

21 February 2016

Closing Date

06 March 2016

Post Title

Admin Officer

Duty Station

Damascus

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Grade/Level

FT NOA

Duration

One Year

Unit

Admin

Duties and Responsibilities:

Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Contribute to a WFP country plan, including administrative processes, aligned with country and wider WFP strategies and policies to facilitate efficient and effective administration services.
• Support the development of annual plans and implementation of policies, systems and procedures to support WFP strategic objectives.
• Collate data and prepare data analysis to provide management and clients with the accurate information and reports for efficient planning and decision-making.
• Support management of existing resources in the area of responsibility (e.g. WFP managed facilities, assets and travel management, etc.) and assist in identification of new requirements aiming at efficiency, cost-effectiveness and timeliness of operations and services.
• Facilitate the compliance of the services provided (e.g. WFP managed facilities, assets and travel management, etc.) with the corporate Occupational Safety and Health Policy.
• Support a culture of environmental sustainability throughout WFP by role modelling actions that drive sustainability in all administrative activities.
• Guide and supervise junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.
• Maintain the partnership with WFP stakeholders, other UN agencies and local government offices.
• Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
• Other as required.

Qualifications:

Education: University degree in Business/Public Administration, Engineering, or other relevant field relating to office management and administration.

Desired Experiences for Entry into the Role:

· At least one year of post graduate experience in administration or facilities management.

· Has gained experience in administration.

· Has demonstrated a high level of proficiency in WFP administrative operating standards in day to day work.

· Has provided coaching or training to new staff members within area of expertise.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online

Application procedures:

To view the job description and apply to this vacancy please go to:

http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/16-0020592

• Step 1: Create your online CV

• Step 2: Click on “Apply” to submit your application (please note that you must complete step two in order for your application to be properly submitted).

Candidates must get an auto confirmation email once applying

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.**Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply**

Training Events Specialist,Global Health Professional

and OrganizationalDevelopment Program

(GHPOD),Arlington, VA

Company Profile:

MSI is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. We operate in some of the most challenging political and economic climates in the world, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, South Sudan and Iraq. MSI currently employs 800 development experts in the fields of public sector management, monitoring and evaluation, governance and anti-corruption. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com. MSI has recently become a Tetra Tech Company.**
Proposal Summary: **

MSI is responding to a Request for Quotation for a contract delivering Professional and Organizational Development services to USAID's Global Health Bureau. USAID's Bureau for Global Health provides worldwide leadership and technical expertise in areas including child survival, maternal health, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, infectious diseases, population and reproductive health services, health systems strengthening, health policy and environmental health. The contract will provide a variety of professional development activities for health sector staff world-wide that will focus on skills and competencies in health sector technical areas, management, leadership, personal and team effectiveness and staff performance management as well as organizational development activities, such as retreats and strategic meetings.

Position Summary:

MSI is seeking a Training Events Specialist to coordinate and ensure provision of required logistical, financial, and administrative support for Professional Development (PD) and Organizational Development (OD) events provided both in DC and overseas.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in pre-event preparation, including cost estimate and analysis, material preparation, logistical coordination, vendor liaising and support to event participants.
• Provide on-site support during events.
• Lead event follow-up activities including post-event debriefings and participant follow-up.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Knowledge Management, Global Health, Public Policy, Training, Professional Development, International Studies or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in an international field, or with an organization with international operations, in a function related to training, knowledge management or global health.
• Willingness to travel periodically and a demonstrated ability to work in diverse, cross-cultural environments is strongly preferred.

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

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com

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ABOUT AMERICARES

Passion and Purpose.

AmeriCares is an emergency response and global health organization that saves lives and builds healthier futures for people in crisis in the U.S. and around the world. Every day, AmeriCares puts critically needed medicines and supplies in the hands of frontline health workers and develops innovative, sustainable health improvements in their communities. We are the leading nonprofit for delivering donated medicines and medical supplies to health programs around the world. We leverage this core competency with emergency preparedness, response and recovery efforts, and programs that improve health outcomes. Our programs increase access to care in more than 90 countries every year.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Technical Unit, a newly created unit within the Global Programs department is the organization’s hub for health program and technical implementation expertise.

The Director of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) will be a core member of this Technical Unit working actively within and across AmeriCares Global Programs department, to provide expert M&E support on projects/programs (both domestic and international), on the spectrum of issues: chronic disease, maternal & child health, WASH, Infection Prevention and Control, infectious disease, mental health and psychosocial support, emergency response, preparedness and risk reduction, etc.

This role is responsible for measuring results for AmeriCares projects/programs using evidence-based and participatory techniques, while supporting the organization’s strategy to build long-term M&E capabilities. The Director will provide key input into the design/proposal phase and throughout the project cycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Lead the design of M&E tools including surveys as well as development of sampling frameworks and data analysis plans.
• Guide the formalization of M&E within the organization’s recently adopted project cycle management standards.
• Act as M&E point-person in support of field staff and partners involved in M&E activities, from headquarters and in-country, as needed.
• Disseminate information on M&E methods and tools to staff and partners including AmeriCares reporting standards, improved centralized data collection systems and key program/project indicators.
• Support the utilization and improvement of organizational monitoring tools and datasets to systematically track key performance indicators and targets.

Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting

• Advance understanding of program/project effectiveness and impact through quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation.
• Gather and analyze lead data components for the organization to inform goal setting and marketing collateral, including data to support the organization’s annual report.
• Develop strategy for synthesizing and sharing learning from AmeriCares evaluations.
• Identify, and summarize and share important research and evaluation results and learnings with key fora.
• Ensure the accurate interpretation of health data included in all AmeriCares external communications.

Staff Management/Development

• Manage growing team of M&E employees’ consultants and interns.
• Act as a leader, bringing vision, cohesion and authentic intellectual dialogue together to create a strong culture of performance and collaboration.
• Coach, support and mentor team members to increase individual and team effectiveness.
• Coordinate and oversee administrative and relationship-management activities of direct reports and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Develop and manage implementation of plans to increase department operating performance and reporting, including SOPs and other efficiency initiatives.

CORE AMERICARES RESPONSIBILITIES

• Foster AmeriCares values of responsiveness, results orientation, collaboration, efficiency and integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree with 10 years of professional experience and at least 5+ years of management experience in:
• * Public health, statistics, epidemiology or related field.
  • Monitoring and evaluation, program design and development (including budgeting).
• Experience with cross cultural survey methodology and survey operations including survey design, administration and data analysis.
• Understanding of Project Cycle Management/ Program Design, especially M&E components.
• Exceptional inter-personal skills, with proven networking and representational abilities with NGO and government leaders.
• Successful previous staff management experience.
• Strong attention to detail, with a proven ability to handle multiple responsibilities at one time, successfully prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong data skills and ability to use statistical software such as STATA or SPSS.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally to low-resource settings. 10 – 20% travel expectations.
• High-level proficiency in a second language, desired.
• Passion for our mission and the desire to work within the global health/emergency response sector.

Please follow the link below to apply directly to this position:

https://careers-americares.icims.com/jobs/1293/director%2c-monitoring-and-evaluation/job

To complete your application, please make sure to provide the following:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Report Sample (optional but preferred)

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We will contact you should we feel that your background and experience is a match for our current needs.

Hivos is a Dutch non-governmental organization guided by humanist values. It aims at structural poverty alleviation with a strong focus on civil society building and sustainable economic development. Hivos provides financial support for local NGOs, is active in networking, lobbying and exchanging knowledge and expertise. For its Hub Southeast Asia, Hivos seeks qualified Indonesian candidates for the position of:

Title : Grants Finance Manager
Duty Station : Jakarta, Indonesia
Duration : One year, with possibility of extension
Report to : Finance Controller

Functional context

The Grant Finance Manager provides grant financial support to program team in the development and execution of projects. In this supportive role, the Grant Finance Manager applies Hivos’ financial and accounting procedures and sustainability requirements and collects and applies Hivos’ expertise on donor requirements in designing and realizing budgets and deployment.
The Grant Finance Manager provides grant financial support to the Finance Controller and program teams in the development and execution of programmmes. The Grant Finance Manager advises the Coordinator/Program Development Manager; Finance Controller and Finance Officer on developing budgets and financial accounts and other records for projects in accordance with donor requirements.

The Grant Finance Manager works with the Finance Controller, who is in charge of the overall controls. S/he also interacts with the Finance Officer, who supports programme and project teams in both the resource mobilisation process and the result delivery process and the financial project accounting. Contact with management is probable, as the main task concern compliance with donor requirements in terms of budget and deployment of proposals and contracts (implementation).

Roles and responsibilities

1. Budgeting and forecasting.
   a. To learn all related donor’s guidelines before budget preparation to ensure the capability of Hivos to comply with requirements.
   b. To develop budget to be embedded in project proposal, together with programme teams, using Hivos’ budget tools and to ensure that related parties are enabled to work according to guidelines.
   c. To review budget with local partners on a regular basis, to regularly monitor and document grant expenditures and grant funded activity to ensure effective grant management and advancement of programme implementation.
   d. To review and communicate grant expiration dates, altered timeframes, milestones and major changes in budgets and to prepare adjustment as necessary (including extension of project, budget amendments, plan change, programme evaluation etc).
   e. To monitor budget allocations, expenditures, fund balances and related financial activities for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate and recorded, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.
   f. To attend donor meetings and trainings as needed.
   g. To participate in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
   h. To serve as an institutional resource on grant compliance, participate in the review of new funding opportunities and provide critical feedback on institutional eligibility and risk.
2. Compliance.
   a. To comply with donor and Hivos’ requirements.
   b. To ensure that contracts issued by Hivos to local partners comply with donor and Hivos’ requirements.
   c. To establish policies and procedures to ensure compliance with donor and Hivos’ requirements.
   d. To ensure local partners’ project budget and timeframe according to budget and timeframe approved by donor.
3. Capacity building, in coordination with the Finance Officer.
   a. To conduct internal compliance audit to local partners to ensure the compliance with donor and Hivos’ requirements.
   b. To ensure that Hivos internal teams and its partners understand the requirements of donor and Hivos.
   c. To strengthen financial management capacities of partner organisations to ensure accuracy, transparency and accountability, this including developing, maintaining and training staff in the proper application of time-keeping, data collection and management.
   d. To conduct field visits as necessary.
4. Grant administration.
   a. To ensure accurately and timely preparation of grant billings.
   b. To create and maintain appropriate spreadsheets and documentation required by donors, and by Hivos such as due dates, timesheets, etc.
   c. To maintain a variety of manual and electronic fiscal information, files and records (i.e. accounts payable, accounts receivable, contracts, etc) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail.

Knowledge, experiences and competencies

1. Minimum 5 year experience with multi donors (EU, AUSAID, USAID, etc) budget development and monitoring
2. Proven track record in handling multi donors financial administration
3. Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies.
4. Knowledge of accounting sufficient to prepare detailed financial and budgetary analysis or budgetary problems.
5. Demonstrated analytical skills that allow for interpretation of budgetary, financial and related management information
6. Excellent writing skills in English
7. Strong organizational skills to work independently and to prioritize a heavy work load and excellent interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with persons at all levels in the organization.
8. Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
9. Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion, especially with regards to sensitive or confidential personnel or organizational matters.
10. Excellent computer skills and experience using spreadsheets, charting and other software tools, such as MS word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.

What do we offer?
An inspiring and dynamic working environment, dedicated colleagues and the possibility to work for an ambitious new international initiative.

To apply for this position please submit your CV and a cover letter to application.id@hivos.org no later than 3rd March 2016.
This is an opened position at national level.
Please specify the position name you are applying for (‘Grants Finance Manager’) in the ‘subject’ line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
For more information about Hivos, visit https://hivos.org/.