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Turkey: Reproductive Health Officer

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Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Turkey
Closing date: 18 Sep 2016

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is a mainstay of International Medical Corps’ programming in crises.

The IMC is committed to provide quality Sexual and Reproductive Health (RH) services. International Medical Corps is providing basic health care services with a MISP component through field hospitals and Primary Health Cares.

Currently, the IMC has large RH programs covering 3 governorates in Syria (Aleppo, Idlib, and Lattakia in Syria) is northern Syria and 5 governorates in Turkey side for Syrian refugee( Mersin, Antakya, Kilis, Gaziantep "Nizip" and Urfa).

The IMC strives to improve access to family planning, antenatal and postnatal care, deliveries, emergency obstetric care, and care for survivors of sexual violence.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the RH Manager, the primary functions of the Reproductive Health (RH) officer include implementation and oversight of reproductive health programming to ensure Syrian populations have access to quality RH services and information at IMC supported health facilities and communities building upon the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for RH in crises. The RH Officer will support supervision and capacity building of staff; ensuring quality of services with training, supportive supervision, on-the-job training and quality improvement strategies, internal coordination, and day-to-day administration of overall RH programming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. Specifically, you will:

  • Provide technical and administrative support for roll-out of trainings for service providers in health facilities in Syria and Turkey based on gaps identified through training needs assessments and findings through monitoring and supervision. Training topics will be in line with guidance from the Minimum Initial Service Package for RH in crisis and will utilize internationally recognized guidelines and recommendations adapted to the context.

  • In coordination with RH Manager, undertake effective follow-up on trainings using competency-based checklists.

  • Through supportive supervision and mentorship, ensure provision of high quality of RH services including analysis of relevant patient history/records, appropriate physical exam and investigations to provide accurate diagnosis and interventions for services related to STIs, family planning, ANC, PNC and delivery, diseases related to the female reproductive tract ,follow-up and referrals for other services as needed.

  • Ensure that the service providers are equipped with the skills and materials for high quality counseling and awareness raising for women of reproductive age and their relatives on healthy timing and spacing of pregnancies, recognition of danger signs in pregnancy, the importance of seeking care for antenatal visits, delivery by skilled birth attendant, and post-natal visits as well asnutrition, physical activity, hygiene, and disease prevention (such as need for vaccination, smoking cessation, etc.)

  • Assess client satisfaction and quality of services through methods such as regular client exit interviews

  • Provide technical oversight to ensure completion, accuracy and quality of data recorded in RH register, RH consultation cards and weekly tally sheets and ensure smooth flow of information through coordination with data officers

  • Utilize a data for decision-making approach, assessing trends in data to take action for strengthening RH programming through review of RH Management Information System (MIS) tools for any gaps in data collection and reporting.

  • Contribute to reports, proposals and program documentation with support of RH Manager

  • Active participation in RH Sub-Working Group meetings and other internal and external coordination meetings when needed Adhere to administrative directives with regards to work schedules, record keeping, service provider communications, planning for training, re-stocking of necessary drugs, consumables and other items

  • Adhere to IMC Code of Conduct and internationally accepted humanitarian principles

  • Ensure the service providers provide all services to patients free of charge

    REQUIREMENTS (PERSONS SPECIFICATION)

• Advanced health degree with focus on RH, MPH or clinical background preferred Minimum of 2 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience managing reproductive health programs in low resources settings, experience in emergency settings a plus
• Certified in MISP, experience with adolescents SRH and GBV preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Experience writing reproductive health proposals a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to train and develop training modules and job aids
• Experience in effectively dealing with international and headquarters staff, as well as donor agencies, government officials, and other NGO’s; the ability to work with a broad spectrum of people.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
• Extremely flexible and ability to cope with stressful situations
• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively • Must be fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic


How to apply:

Applications should include a detailed CV and a cover letter should be submitted in English with the subject title to following email address, respectively:

hrkilis@internationalmedicalcorps.org


China: Managing Director, HOPE China

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Organization: HOPE International
Country: China
Closing date: 14 Sep 2016

LOCATION: China
LEVEL: Manager
DEPARTMENT: Programs
REPORTS TO: Asia Regional Director
DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: HOPE China Finance Manager, Operations Manager, Spiritual Integration Coordinator, and other departmental leads
CATEGORY: Full-Time, Local or Expatriate Employee

FULL JOB SUMMARY
The Managing Director is responsible for the overall management and leadership of the Christ-centered microfinance program and HOPE’s activities in China. The Managing Director heads the institution’s Executive Team and directly supervises the Finance Manager, Operations Manager, Spiritual Integration Coordinator, and other departmental leads. The Managing Director is responsible for leadership of strategy, operations, spiritual integration, credit risk, finance, client protection, and compliance. He/she represents the institution within the HOPE International network and communicates with local and national regulators and other government officials, as well as Chinese and international faith-based partners.
The Managing Director also carries out his/her responsibilities working as part of a team with the Central Service Unit (CSU) staff of HOPE International, requesting their support and partnering with the appropriate specialists to develop and improve the institution. The Managing Director recognizes and respects the authority of HOPE International as the major shareholder, its President and other Officers.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Promote and fulfill the mission and vision of HOPE International.
Spiritual Integration and Christian Witness
Personally model persuasive Christian behavior to the staff in leadership style, resolution of issues, selection and development of staff, context-appropriate Christian witness with staff, and in setting and leading the spiritual agenda of the organization;
Develop and maintain a culture that models Biblical principles and incorporates an intentional Christian witness into all aspects of HOPE’s ministries; and
Coordinate the creation and implementation of the Spiritual Integration Plan for the benefit of clients, staff, and other entities that the organization works with.
Implement programs that achieve HOPE China’s mission and vision
Oversee and implement microfinance programming that accomplishes the strategy and vision of HOPE China;
Establish organizational infrastructure, including HR, finance, MIS, and internal controls, that positions HOPE China to grow in scale and improve in efficiency;
Work together with local management to establish branch-specific goals and development objectives in line with the overall strategic plan; and
Create and update the strategic plan and monitor progress toward goals.
Governance
Responsible to ensure the organization meets all local legal requirements and to lead Board meetings when required; and
Represent the MFI and maintain good working relationships with governmental authorities, donors, other local practitioners, and the general public.
Risk and Compliance
Responsible for the management of risk and risk assessment in the organization;
Vigilantly ensure that all staff understand and comply with the policies and procedures and that all employees are doing their utmost to protect the assets of the organization;
Ensure systems are in place to review, expose, report and eliminate areas of risk within the organization; and
Responsible for the day-to-day administrative management of the compliance function, while work with the internal audit team to complete the annual internal audit engagement, recognizing their direct reporting line the HOPE International Internal Audit structure.
Ensure all staff cooperates with internal audit to reduce risk and maximize compliance, ensuring the use of best practices.
Planning and New Project Development
Lead the process of establishing strategic plans to optimize the growth of the microfinance institution;
Ensure that financial and analytical models are completed and maintained;
Create the 5-year and annual business plan for Board approval, including Financial, Marketing, Operational and Spiritual Integration plans;
Maintain updated security protocol for local and international staff; and
Support the Chief of Staff to research new project opportunities, develop relationships with potential government and project partners, and open new lending offices.
Resourcing and Management
Responsible to ensure that the organization is correctly staffed according to the Business Plan and in line with the established HR policies;
Ensure that suitable facilities and equipment are available to the staff;
Model servant leadership in the work environment; and
Invest in the personal development of key managers and establish a succession plan.
Achieving Results
Responsible to achieve or exceed the Business Plan within the assigned budget;
Work with the Management Team to solve problems, address training and capacity issues, and find improvements and efficiencies for the benefit of the organization and its clients; and
Lead initiatives to further expand HOPE’s impact through microenterprise development.
Reporting
Ensure that HOPE International reporting deadlines are met;
Ensure that reporting to the local government is completed as required;
Provide reports as needed for lenders, donors, auditors, country advisors, etc.; and
Meet regularly with the HOPE International Regional Director to review status and issues.

QUALIFICATIONS
Personal confession of Christian faith and commitment to the mission and vision of HOPE International.
Work experience:
-Minimum 3-5 years of experience in organizational leadership/management required.
-**Minimum of 2 years working in Greater China required.**
-Experience in microfinance, banking or financial services sector strongly preferred, preferably in China or other developing nation;
Bachelor’s degree in finance, business management, economic development, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
Extreme flexibility and ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations;
Demonstrated desire to help people that have been brought low by poverty or other circumstances regain hope, dignity, and ability to support themselves and their families;
Creativity and ability to work with limited resources;
Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively;
Experience with Microsoft suite required, LPF and other MIS software packages preferred;
Full professional proficiency in English and Mandarin. (see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ILR_scale)


How to apply:

Apply through our online portal here: http://www.hopeinternational.org/take-action/opportunity/managing-director-hope-china

Iraq: Budgeting Manager- Erbil

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Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 18 Sep 2016

Job Overview/Summary:

The purpose of this position is to have an individual with specialized, trained to dedicate the majority of his/her time to support the functions of program development, Budget and reporting. This versatile individual should also be able to get involved in other accounting tasks, as necessary and as time permits. Comprehensive accounting skills and experience combined with managerial and supervisory abilities will also be required. Flexible approach to ad hoc tasks as they emerge will be paramount.

Major Responsibilities:

1) General

  • Ensure there is a participative approach in the budgeting process which involves finance, procurement, logistics, administration, programs, human resources and grants unit
  • Ensure that there is available standard budgeting information, which is current, on shared expatriate costs, in the IRC format, to grants and program staffs to enable them prepare budgets with accurate figures
  • Ensure that there is available standard budgeting information, in the IRC format, on shared costs for all offices.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly report as per the donor rules, financial reports ensuring they are complete, accurate and produced on a timely basis to ensure adequate review, approval and submission to the grants unit.
  • Ensure all reports produced are in agreement with the balance as per the SUN system, before submission to Sr. Manger Budget and Reporting for review.
  • Work with the grants unit to identify any matters arising in the financial reports and ensure that appropriate action is taken.
  • Prepare all final financial reports to donors for review by Sr. Manger Budget and Reporting, ensuring they are complete, accurate and agree to our SUN data base
  • In liaison with the Finance Manager ensure that any adjusting entries that need to be passed as a result of findings in financial reports are addressed within the month identified.
  • Ensure that a hard copy of all donor reports submitted are filed appropriately for ease of future reference
  • Train staff on the preparation of reports in the various donor formats
  • Ensure that all relevant grant codes are available to all relevant staff throughout the country office

2) Budget versus Actual (BvA) Reports

  • Update the BvA system with the new grants or update current with any change, by preparing JV, and update the system for the new.

  • Maintain data on BvA system for users, mapping budget holder to operator and mapping budget holders to T2.

  • Response to daily issues coming from staff on BvA system and solves it accordingly and follows up to get feedback.

  • On a monthly basis prepare Budget Versus Actual expenditure reports and send this out to all relevant staff on a monthly basis

  • Ensure that any proposed adjusting entries are reviewed and acted upon within the month identified to avoid recurrence of the same issues.

    3) Budgeting

  • Ensure that approved grants budgets for each T1 are entered in SUN promptly

  • Ensure that mapping of budgets from the IRC format to the donor format is correctly done

  • Review budgets to ensure that all costs have been fairly allocated.

  • Forward to the Finance Controller/Sr. Manager Budgeting and Reporting the complete package of donor proposal for his review.

  • Participate with grants and program staff on all budget realignments ensuring that the process.

    4) Staff Training

  • Train Budget and Reporting on the different donor reporting format and requirements

  • Train staff on IRC budgeting process

    Security/Communication

  • Communicate with Finance Controller on security issues within the office and outside the office.

  • Report to the Finance Controller any irregularities that occur within the IRC office, staff compound and camps on policy and procedures.

    Coordination

  • In coordination with Finance Controller carry out appraisals for staff in the department as required.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or Finance or CPA. Advanced Diploma in Accounting from recognized College/Institutions

  • minimum of four (3) years of accounting/ budgeting experience.

  • Computer literate with significant experience in excel, accounting package knowledge (SUN system) will be an added advantage.

  • The candidate should be mature, with stable personality and ability to maintain confidentiality.

  • The candidate should also be flexible to adjust to the requirements of the HQ accounting cycle and requirements of the Field Finance Department.


How to apply:
  • How to apply

  • Qualified Candidates should submit Cover Letters with their CVs attached electronically to Iraqhr@rescue.org with indicating the position they are applying for in the subject of the email. And please submit your CV in English language.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Kenya: Administration & Logistics Officer

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Organization: Norwegian Church Aid
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 21 Sep 2016

Reports to: Finance, Human Resources & Administration Manager

Duty Station: Nairobi

Start date: 1st November 2016

Duration: 12 months, renewable upon availability of funding.

Travel: The position will require field travels to Somalia

Background

NCA is an ecumenical, and humanitarian organization founded in 1947 by Churches and Christian Organizations in Norway and mandated to work with people around the world to eradicate poverty and injustices. . NCA provides humanitarian assistance and works for long-term development.

NCA has maintained an operational office in Nairobi since 1972. Currently the Nairobi office serves NCA Somalia, Kenya country programmes; and two regional programmes namely the Eastern Africa Regional Peace Programme and Regional Gender Based Violence Programme.

Purpose of position

NCA Seeks a highly qualified and motivated person to perform administrative, logistics and procurement tasks to deliver efficient, cost effective and quality service to NCA programmes in Somalia, Kenya; and the Eastern Africa Regional Peace Programme and Regional Gender Based Violence Programme.

Main Responsibilities of Post Holder

  1. Procurement: Responsible for handling national and international procurement as required by NCA. Ensure full compliance to the NCA Procurement Manual and donor procurement policies. Develop a thorough understanding of the NCA Procurement Manual, identify potential non-compliance issues within NCA Programmes or partners and take remedial action. Build the capacity of staff and partners involved with procurement activities.

  2. Travel: Responsible for all booking and handling of travel arrangements in accordance with accepted service agreements with service providers for all NCA staff and visitors. Must ensure good working relations with main flights partner ECHO, UNHAS and private companies.

  3. Visas: Facilitate immigration formalities; work permits, visas and special passes for visitors, NCA staff in Kenya and Somalia.

  4. Vehicles management: Ensure proper maintenance of NCA Nairobi vehicles. Timely scheduled service updates, insurance compliance, vehicle log book recording and cleanliness. Ensure that established procedures, rules and regulations concerning the use of vehicles are adhered to.

  5. Accommodation and Housing: Process all accommodation, Conference/workshop booking requests received from staff in Nairobi office or Head Office when need arises in line with NCA procurement procedures. Also responsible for arranging housing and maintenance as required.

  6. Other office and logistics duties.

  7. To ensure that administration contracts with service providers are negotiated in line with NCAs policies before presentation to the management in agreed formats for authorization.

  8. Ensure systematic filing of all administration, logistics and Procurement records for ease of reference when needed.

  9. Liaise with the Human resources manager to ensure Office premises safety.

  10. Liaise with the Human resources manager to ensure that working areas meet health and safety standards.

  11. Liaise with the I.T team to ensure effective maintenance of the Office computers, printers and Networking system.

  12. Be responsible for the position and quality of work done by support staff from the cleaning Company

  13. Be co-responsible with finance department for keeping records and tagging of fixed assets in the field and Nairobi office.

  14. Be responsible for stock control of items in NCA stores.

  15. To ensure archiving of all documents in NCA archive systems

Job requirements:

Education:

University Degree in Business Administration or other relevant field in Finance, Accounting, logistics or Human Recourses.

KCSE education, with a minimum grade B+

Experience: At least 4 years’ experience in logistics and administration in an NGO working environment. Detailed knowledge of procurement procedures will be required.

Skills: Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision

Excellent IT skills in the use of MS-Office Suite and internet

Structured and systematic approach to undertaking tasks, giving attention to details

High level of patience and cross cultural adaptability and sensitivity

Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Language: Excellent written and spoken English.

The successful candidate will be expected to show commitment to NCA’s vision, mission, values and strategies. Knowledge of the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) would be an advantage. NCA upholds the right of equal opportunity, and qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply


How to apply:

Applicants who meet the requirements and qualifications outlined above, should submit an application letter indicating expected remuneration and attach copies of their CV and any other supporting documents to:

Norwegian Church Aid, P.O. Box 52802-00200, Nairobi, Kenya or send an e-mail to vacancies.ncakenya@nca.noby 21st September 2016.

Kenya: PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER (P1)–(9 Positions) REF: PST/09/2016 (Based in Dadaab.)

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Organization: CARE
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 14 Sep 2016

CARE International in Kenya is looking for well organized and highly motivated Kenyan Nationals who are result-oriented to fill the following positions:

I: JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Education Officer and Head Teacher, the Primary School Teacher will be responsible for imparting knowledge, skills and developing in pupils qualities of personality and character that will provide a lasting and inspiring impact in their lives.

II: RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

R1: Curriculum Implementation

1.1 Prepare professional records for effective teaching of time tabled lessons.

1.2 Develop teaching/learning aids for effective and motivating lessons.

1.3 Adequately prepare class 8 pupils for examinations.

1.4 Ensure teaching/implementation of prescribed primary education curriculum subjects.

1.5 Conduct continuous assessment tests and terminal examinations, mark and apply exam results/outcome for improving curriculum.

1.6 Ensure maintenance of attendance register.

1.7 Support SNE programmes.

R2: Manage classroom Resources

2.1 Responsible for proper management of classroom resources issued for promoting teaching/ learning environment i.e. textbooks, teaching aids, desks and other classroom materials.

2.2 Keep proper and accurate lists of books issued to pupils, used and returned by pupils and report of any loses to Head Teacher.

R3: Co-curricular Activities Implementation

3.1 Organize and participate in implementation of drama and music festivals.

3.2 Prepare pupils to compete/participate in co-curricular activities such as sports and games, clubs and societies.

3.3 Promote sporting spirit among the pupils especially girls.

1.8 Facilitate development of competitive spirit among the pupils.

R4: Foster positive teacher/pupil/parent relationship

4.1 Be a role model for refugee teachers and pupil to emulate.

4.2 Foster positive teacher/pupil/parent relationship.

4.3 Support school administration to reduce chances of conflict and misunderstanding that might arising pupils’ and parents.

R5: Foster incentive teachers’ professional guidance, growth and development

5.1 Support school administration on planning of school activities and management of pupils.

5.2 Participate in the facilitation of weekly TOTs trainings and mentorship programme of refugee teachers.

5.3 Providing curriculum implementation advisory services to fellow teachers.

5.4 Work closely with the Head teacher to ensure effective management of daily routine activities of the school.

5.5 Perform delegated duty by school administrators.

R6: Promote discipline among learners through regular Guidance and counseling

6.1 Support the school administration to maintain good pupils’ welfare in school.

6.2 Work closely with individual parents and PTA members to promote pupil discipline and school attendance.

6.3 Use acceptable means to instill discipline among learners.

6.4 Conduct regular meeting on promoting discipline at class level.

III: AUTHORITY

Spending: N/A

Supervision: N/A

Decision making: Decisions are limited within prescribed standards.

IV: CONTACTS/KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

External: Work with all education IPs, HI & SCUK through prior arrangement with camp based education office

Internal: WASH, GAD, Logistics and Administration sector

V: WORKING CONDITIONS:

The position is based in Dadaab, stationed at Dagahaley camp as well as any other extension camp and program sites. This is a none-family working station. Hot weather is prevalent throughout the year with limited basic amenities. Road movement between the work station and Garissa as well as inter-camp movement must be under police escort (scheduled convoys), with strict adherence to safety and security instructions all the time. It is a six days work station with a compensatory time off according to CTO policy.

The incumbent shall reside in the CARE compound while executing official duties and shall obey and adhere to residential compound regulations.

VI: QUALIFICATIONS

Education: PTE training course

Experience: One year relevant teaching experience

Certificate:

· Guidance and counseling

· Fully registered by the Teachers Service Commission

Competencies

· Excellent communication, administrative and organizational skills.

· Able to work in a hardship environment with minimal supervision.

· Possess analytical and problem solving skills.

· Good inter-personal skills. Computer literate in MS word and Excel.


How to apply:

Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters indicating the reference number, title of the position along with an updated CV, email & telephone contacts of three professional referees to, The Human Resources & Development Manager, CARE International in Kenya, Email: Vacancies@care.or.ke so as to be received not later than Wednesday, 14th September 2016. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Kindly do not attach any certificates or scanned documents to your application

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

CARE does not charge any fees at any stage (application, interview, meeting, processing, and training) of the recruitment process.

NB:This is a temporary contract ending on 31st December 2016 with possibility of extension

Kenya: CLINICAL IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST - MIGORI & KISII

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Organization: University of Maryland
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 16 Sep 2016

Position Summary

The Clinical Care Specialist will work with the Nairobi County health facility teams to ensure implementation of quality HIV Care and Treatment services. Specifically, the Clinical Care Specialist is responsible for on-site mentoring and implementation of Care and Treatment activities at supported sites.

Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Provide high quality clinical patient care including leading clinical effectiveness efforts, ensuring implementation of recommended clinical protocols and national guidelines;
  2. Support clinical team in management of HIV and related diseases;
  3. Operationalize data demand and information use at TA team level and site level;
  4. Onsite mentoring to clinical teams with the goal of performance improvement in the overall patient care;
  5. Examine facility operations and systems and recommend ways to improve outputs and outcomes;
  6. Represent organization in technical capacity at District level and Facility level meetings;
  7. Organize and facilitate trainings using National curricula;
  8. Evaluate outcomes of training activities and share recommendations;
  9. Organize and facilitate in various CMEs based on National Curricula;

Required Qualifications

  1. M.B.Ch.B, MD or MBBS required with significant field experience in clinical and/or community-based care of persons living with HIV/AIDS.
  2. Minimum five (5) years’ Experience in working in experience in HIV/ AIDS program implementation
  3. Experience in Health Care programming at the field level and providing technical assistance to partner organizations knowledge and experience of ART programmatic and technical issues highly desired.
  4. Competent in HIV service provision
  5. Experience managing and working within a team
  6. Program management experience and experience in a supervisory role is a plus.
  7. Knowledge and experience with Kenya HIV Quality Improvement Framework.
  8. Ability to work both in a team and independently and ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training.

How to apply:

If you meet the above qualifications, you are requested to send your application and CV to hr@mgickenya.org by September 16, 2016. Candidates are required to quote the TITLE & LOCATION of the position being applied on the subject line of the email. Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

Philippines: Project Manager- Diabetes/Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) project

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Organization: Handicap International
Country: Philippines
Closing date: 14 Sep 2016

Recruitment Reference:HIPHIL/CVD2/001

Handicap International Federationis an independent international aid organization working in situations of poverty, exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups in 60 countries, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.

The Cardio Vascular Diseases (CVD)/diabetes project has been successfully implemented in Davao Region in collaboration with local health authorities in the past years. HI is now about to implement a new phase of the project, which will replicate the successful approach to new regions and will introduce additional specialized care components.

Global Objective of the Position:

Under the line management of the Program Operational Coordinator the Post holder will be responsible for the overall project management of the Cardio Vascular Diseases (CVD) and diabetes project (Increasing Access to Multidisciplinary Diabetes Care) which aims to increase access to quality, multidisciplinary diabetes and CVD risk factor management, including a new challenging retinopathy component.

The Post holder will be based in Davao City and will be responsible for the implementation across all sites (Davao Region, Western Visayas Region and national level). Very frequent travel will be needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Implementation:

  • Formulate project implementation strategies in collaboration with the project team, partner organizations and authorities (local and national), technical advisor(s) and Program Operational Coordinator;
  • Ensure smooth implementation of the activities;
  • Ensure quality of the activities implemented, in line with the donor proposal and HI technical standards;
  • Ensure the project management is in accordance with donors’ regulations, HI policies and procedures;
  • Ensure regular and proper coordination among various project stakeholders.

Logistical, Administrative and Financial Matters:

  • Manage and monitor project budget effectively;
  • Develop annual procurement plan and ensure timely procurement of required materials for the project;
  • Ensure that all logistical, administrative and financial policies and procedures are adequately implemented.

Monitoring and Reporting:

  • Implement project monitoring and evaluation procedures, according to HI’s M&E policy;
  • Supervise the implementation of a comprehensive data collection system;
  • Regularly interpret, analyze the data and ensure adjustments in project implementation if needed;
  • Produce quality internal (monthly) and external (donor) reports in a timely manner.

Technical Support and Lessons Learnt:

  • In collaboration with the Technical Unit at HQ, identify any area in need for additional technical support in order to guarantee the quality of the project;
  • Ensure that the tools, trainings and other materials developed within the project framework are validated;
  • Directly manage the conduct of the project technical evaluations (5) and lessons learnt document.

Staff Management:

  • Draw up the job descriptions and lead the recruitment process;
  • Ensure organizational chart is in place, with clearly defined responsibilities, reporting requirements and management lines;
  • Develop staff’s Expected Outcomes and Individual Action Plans (IAP), and conduct regular staff performance appraisals;
  • Identify the training needs and propose appropriate training plan for the project staff. Provide coaching and training for the project staff;
  • Implement Human Resources Management policies regarding the national staff based on the existing rules;
  • Plan, prepare and preside meetings with team and partners on a regular basis.

Represent the association within his/her skills field:

  • Communicate regularly with all key project stakeholders and support the process of developing/maintaining the partnerships;
  • Represent HI at local level and national level.

Act as the site Security Officer- Davao:

  • Responsible for implementation and monitoring of the security situation in Davao region and ensure the implementation of the Security Plan and General Contingency plan;
  • Report promptly to the Program Director of any security incidents or risks on the staff and project implementation and submit a security incident report in case of security incidents.

Strategy:

  • Participate in project development and proposal writing;
  • Participate in the mid-term revision of HI Philippines Program Framework 2015-2017 and to the development of the new HI Philippines Program Framework.

Perform other duties that may arise in line with the level of responsibilities of the JD, as agreed with the line manager.

Qualifications:

Knowledge/Experience required:

  • Bachelor Degree in public health, medical science or related field
  • Excellent knowledge of the project management cycle, monitoring & evaluation, policy development and training cycle management
  • At least 5 years progressive experience in project management
  • Excellent knowledge of the primary health care system with focus on – diabetes, foot care, hypertension and cardiovascular risks
  • Experience of working with a variety of stakeholders
  • Research experience desired
  • Good knowledge of the disability sector in the Philippines, and/or willingness to work with people with disabilities

Skills required:

  • Strong leadership skills
  • Team management skills (both on site and distance management)
  • Strong analysis and writing skills
  • Organized, creative, motivated
  • Ability to deliver the required outputs and outcomes of a project implementation plan independently within time and budget and formulate solutions to challenges
  • Excellent networking skills
  • Very good in computer and communication skills
  • Fluent in written and spoken English

How to apply:

Requirements:

  • A resume not longer than three (3) pages summarizing qualifications and experience with 3 work references with contact details;
  • An application/motivation letter;
  • Recruitment Reference (HIPHIL/CVD2/001***)** should be specified in the subject line of your email application.
  • Applicants that previously applied should not reapply;
  • Local staff position.

Salary:

In determining salary for this position, Handicap International Federation-Philippines Program applies its salary grading process, taking into consideration the job description and applicant’s previous work experience and the organization’s salary grid.

Please send the stated requirements torecruitment@handicapinternational.phApplications will be received on **a rolling basis* until the position is filled*. Kindly note that we will contact only the short-listed candidates and application from persons with disabilities are also welcome. To learn more about Handicap International, please visit our website at www.handicapinternational.ph.

occupied Palestinian territory: Legal Intern, Fluency in English, knowledge of Palestine issue in the West Bank

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Organization: UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 13 Sep 2016

The West Bank Field Legal Office requires a legal intern to research an important international law/protection issue in the West Bank and finalize the information into reporting form.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the ideal candidate will:

  • Complete the factual and legal research on the international protection issue affecting Palestine refugees in the West Bank

  • Finalize the draft report into an official document.

  • Produce a 2- page version of the research for publication.

  • Draft a Memorandum of Law regarding the relevant international law issues.

  • Draft an action plan regarding recommendations and next steps.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Advanced law or international law degree from an accredited institution.

  • Experience and knowledge of Palestine issue in the West Bank, occupation law, international human rights and humanitarian law.

  • Experience in researching and writing reports on human rights and protection issues.

  • Fluency in English.

  • Proven high quality research skills.

  • Proven excellent writing skills in English.


How to apply:

If you have got the skills and experience required above, and want to make an active and lasting contribution to improving the lives of Palestine refugees, then register on http://jobs.unrwa.ps by creating a personal profile and completing the UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through this website will be considered. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions.


Philippines: Regional Program Officer - Asia

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Organization: Relief International
Country: Philippines
Closing date: 05 Oct 2016

Job Title: Asia Regional Program Officer

Location: Manila, Philippines, with travels to the field

Reports To: Regional Program Director

ABOUT RI: Established in 1990, Relief International (RI) is a leading global humanitarian, nonprofit organization committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the world’s most vulnerable populations. By partnering with communities on the front-lines, RI innovatively bridges the gap between immediate relief and long-term community development, providing them the tools and support they need to gain self-reliance.

SUMMARY:

The Program Officer will serve as a key link between Country Offices, Asia Regional Support Office, Global Support Office (GSO) departments, and donors with respect to program mobilization, operations, administration, logistics, and reporting to ensure smooth, timely and quality design, implementation and monitoring of programs and quality donor relations.

The Program Officer will also work with the Asia Program Development Manager in supporting Country Offices with their program development needs.

The Program Officer will carry out all assigned duties for the Asia program portfolio, as required and assigned to by Asia Regional Management Team. Periodic field travel will be expected, to provide direct support and consultation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Officer is required to allocate essential time to support programs and program development in the region, assigned by the Regional Director, as listed below;

· Provide support to program and country team(s) in the implementation of sound project cycle management, including but not limited to project mobilization, monitoring and evaluation, timely course correction, project closure, project assessments, donor reports, and internal information sharing.

· Key responsibility in supporting/ensuring/contributing to the preparation, quality assurance and compliance, and submission of donor reports.

· Together with country and program teams, develop and draft work plans, expenses projections, M&E plans, reports and other program materials, and regularly correspond with field teams.

· Participate in networking with donors’ representatives and provide support and assistance to field staff in their relations with donors.

· Review and track budgets, expenditures, and monthly BVAs, ensure spending falls within budget limits and adheres to financial procedures and coordinate closely with Country Finance Manager(s), Country Director(s), the Regional Finance Manager, and program technical leads. Examine BVAs for signs of over or under spending and alert/consult management to ensure such issues are addressed.

· Oversee grant and sub-grants tracking, ensuring forward planning and preparation for donor report writing, adherence with RI requirement and timelines and timely submission of sub-grantee reports.

· Monitor and facilitate internal desk reviews and generate lessons learned, best practices, survey questionnaires for rapid assessments, and other relevant documents.

· Develop, refine, and test project related M&E plans and monitoring tools and train field staff when required, in coordination with RI staff specialists.

· Ensure that monitoring activities are carried out by the country and program teams.

· Help the teams in analysis and exploitation of data collected on the field and provide management reports.

· Continuously monitor and assess, and consultatively follow-up, program performance against log frame and project targets/outcomes to alert management if/when projects start to go off-track on objectives, and in coordination with management ensure initiation of program diagnostics and problem-solving.

· Contribute to, and lead where appropriate and assigned, the preparation of concept notes, proposal budgets, and proposal writing processes, including aiding or leading the organization of submissions to donors of concepts and proposals under; contribute to effective coordination and cooperation with program development opportunities led under the Program Development Department to ensure relevant content and strong cooperation on new program design.

· Any other tasks and activities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

This position demands a dynamic individual with a good foundation of skills in basic management and development

who is ready to provide substantive contributions and explore advancing their leadership capacity for achieving results in a demanding and fast paced environment.

· Bachelors (Masters preferred) in International Development, Middle East or Asia Studies, or related field in alignment with the relief and development sectors;

· 3 years of relevant work experience (including internships, fellowships, etc.). Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience working internationally in the fields of emergency response or international development;

· Proven level of computer literacy and high facility for using the Microsoft Office Suite (with emphasis on Word, Excel , PowerPoint and Publisher);

· Excellent independent and collaborative narrative writing and research skills (writing samples will be requested);

· Logical and critical thinking skills, and a comfort working with budgets and spreadsheets;

· Willingness to accept and absorb direct critique to improve work quality and results;

· Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently, with a high degree of drive and initiative;

· An exceptional interest and shared commitment to the values and mission of RI.

RI Values:

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value:

· Inclusiveness

· Transparency and Accountability

· Agility and Innovation

· Collaboration

· Sustainability bstantivz'c̮


How to apply:

To apply, please submit your application here: http://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RI&cws=4&rid=882

Senegal: Medical Logistics Adviser – West and Central Africa

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Organization: Save the Children UK
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 18 Sep 2016

Competitive Salary

Based in Dakar, Senegal (with frequent travel to Country Offices 50%)

6 month fixed term contract

Save the Children are seeking a resilient and experienced Medical Logistics Adviser to provide technical advice and support to all health programmes within the region, in order to review and strengthen pharmaceutical supply chains.

Working in more than 120 countries, we do whatever it takes to create breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. Our UK and Global Programmes department delivers humanitarian and development programmes, builds partnerships with institutional donors – including governments, multi-laterals and trusts – and drives lasting change. Together, we save children’s lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.

Joining the Global Pharmacy Team and the Regional Logistics Team, you will make regular visits to field sites and actively build and empower Country Office (CO) pharmacists and logisticians in the safe and effective management of medicines and healthcare products. You will conduct assessments of CO medical logistics systems whilst supporting in developing CO procurement plans and demanding forecasts of field staff. As Medical Logistics Adviser you will also:

  • Provide technical advice to stakeholders in; health programme design and implementation, pharmaceutical procurement, pharmaceutical supply chain management
  • Develop and deliver training to actively conduct pharmacy capacity building
  • Provide emergency response surge support to health projects as either a remote or a deployed adviser
  • Create and maintain country information files
  • Support initiatives in improving access to quality medicines during emergencies
  • Write and contribute to reports, risk registers, work plans and business cases as required.

To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience in working with pharmaceutical supply chains in fragile contexts, along with experience in dispensary management. You will be a highly motivated self-starter with a degree in Pharmacy or an equivalent Pharmacy qualification. You will have experience in preparing demands and conducting medical procurement along with:

  • Experience conducting pharmacy, logistics or health assessments/audits
  • Strong planning, management and decision making experience, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks
  • Experience managing a medical warehouse and warehouse staff
  • Appreciation of professional limitations and ability to refer or request support appropriately
  • Experience working with agencies and coordination groups in a humanitarian setting
  • Strong written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills in French ad English
  • Experience working in the NGO sector in West & Central Africa, within complex/large scale country programmes
  • Experience working with key institutional donors.

Experience in Public Health relating to Essential Medicines or National Drug Policies and experience in the pharmaceutical industry is desirable.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

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

Closing date: 18th September 2016


How to apply:

To apply please visit our website

Lebanon: Area Support Manager

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Organization: Danish Refugee Council
Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 20 Oct 2016

We are looking for a highly qualified candidate to lead, coordinate and oversee DRC support activities in our offices located in North.

Who are we?

The Danish Refugee Council has worked in Lebanon since September 2004, and the programs have followed the country’s needs and progress. The main focus of today’s efforts in Lebanon is to help the hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees, who have fled across the border to find protection from the conflict in their homeland. DRC is simultaneously maintaining the efforts toward the vulnerable groups of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.

For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.ngo

The Area Support Manager will be responsible for the day to day coordination and activities of the support departments in the North area; Finance, Administration, Logistics, Procurement, Warehouse, and IT

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that adequate financial management procedures and systems are in place, and that DRC’s and donor’s accounting practices and standards are adhered to in accordance with quality and policy requirements;

• Support the country Head of Finance and Administration and Finance Controller with the implementation of financial policies and control procedures;

• Work closely with the Area Manager and the program staff on administrative, financial, and budgetary issues;

• Prepare donor reports for submission to the country Head of Finance and Administration in time to meet the donor reporting deadlines;

• Coordinate the implementation of all HR policies to employees working in the area of operation, including performance appraisals, contract renewals and updates to employment policies;

• Ensure compliance with grant terms and obligations, fulfillment of anticipated grant-supported activities, and submission of timely financial reports.

• Ensure that DRC Implementing Partnership selection and approval procedures are followed;

• Work with partner organizations to strengthen capacity and ability to operate in compliance with DRC and donor requirements.

• Assist in finalising procurement plans and requests for current grants;

• Oversee the logistics and procurement team’s daily tasks, ensuring that all procurement is carried out in line with DRC procurement procedures;

• Oversee the proper usage of daily and weekly car movement tracking sheets and accompanying procedures for vehicle requests;

• Oversee the day-to-day functions of storage in location;

• Oversee the tracking and recording of all DRC assets and inventory according to DRC Lebanon policy and guidelines;

• Oversee the IT function in the office, providing support and direction to the IT assistant;

• Supervise, manage, and build capacity of support staff to enable them to take on greater responsibility;

About you

To be successful in this role you must havea Post graduate financial or business management qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, MBA, or equivalent; at least 3 years’ experience managing a finance or logistics department in a large operation, preferably in the NGO sector;experience in supply chain management in an emergency environment including procurement, transport and distribution, warehouse and stock management;experience in vehicle and fleet management; full proficiency in spoken and written English; experience working overseas in remote and complex locations; working experience with some or all of Dfid, UNICEF, ECHO and PRM guidelines; experience of building and developing the capacity of staff through the use of training, performance management frameworks and development plans; excellent IT skills;

Ideally, you will also have a degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, CILT, CLP, or other relevant area; Arabic language skills; experience working in the Middle East;Full clean driving license; previous experience with DRC.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

  • Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
  • Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
  • Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
  • Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
  • Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

We offer

DRC will offer the successful applicant a contract until the end of February 2017, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work as soon as possible and be willing and able to work in Lebanon.

This position is advertised for both national and expatriates candidates. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates and Nationals; please refer to www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. This position will be placed at level A13 for expatriates and E++ for national staff.


How to apply:

Application process

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

All applicantsmustsend a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must bein the same language as this vacancy note.CV only applications will not be considered.

We only accept applications sent online via www.drc.ngo under Vacancies > Current vacancies

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

Applications close the 20 October 2016. The interviews are expected to take place on a rolling basis.

Please be aware that due to the urgency to fill the position, we reserve the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above mentioned deadline.

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

Angola: Malaria supply chain advisor

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Organization: Chemonics
Country: Angola
Closing date: 30 Sep 2016

Chemonics seeks a malaria supply chain advisor to assist with malaria commodity quantification, distribution, and security, and build technical capacity within the Central Procurement Agency for Medicines and Medical Supplies (Central de Compras e Aprovisionamento de Medicamentos e Meios Médicos - CECOMA). The advisor will work closely with a counterpart of the government of the Republic of Angola. The position is based at CECOMA in Luanda and will include travel within the country to supervise supply chain activities at the provincial and municipal levels. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide technical assistance in forecasting malaria commodity needs (long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs), antimalarial drugs for malaria prevention and treatment, and rapid diagnostic tests and other diagnostic supplies)
  • Assist in inventory management, distribution, supply chain performance, and monitoring with to ensure all public health facilities are adequately stocked and managing their malaria commodities appropriately
  • Help lead procurement and supply chain strengthening efforts for malaria commodities
  • Coordinate supply chain strengthening efforts with the government of the Republic of Angola and other partners, such as the Global Fund and UNICEF
  • Coordinate with the Ministry of Health, CECOMA, Global Fund, and other donors and partners to promote planning of commodity procurement and avoid duplication of efforts and resources
  • Based in Luanda, travel to other areas of Angola to supervise supply chain activities at the provincial and municipal levels

Qualifications:

  • Graduate degree in pharmacy, public health, supply chain management, or equivalent education or work experience
  • Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience providing and managing technical assistance to support public sector health commodity supply chains including: quantification of heath commodity requirements and costs (includes forecasting of commodity needs and supply planning for procurement), strengthening inventory management and distribution systems, monitoring supply chain performance and commodity security, and building human resource capacity in supply chain management
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and collaborate effectively with multiple partners
  • Results-oriented track record with the ability to self-manage
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  • Willingness and ability to travel within Angola required; experience working in Africa preferred
  • Ability to communicate effectively in Portuguese both verbally and in writing

How to apply:

Send CV and cover letter to MalariaSupplyChainAdvisor@chemonics.com by September 30, 2016. Please include “Malaria Supply Chain Advisor” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

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

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

Angola: Commodities, warehouse, and distribution system advisor

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Organization: Chemonics
Country: Angola
Closing date: 30 Sep 2016

Chemonics seeks a commodities warehouse management system (WMS) advisor to assist the Central Procurement Agency for Medicines and Medical Supplies (Central de Compras e Aprovisionamento de Medicamentos e Meios Médicos - CECOMA) in the choice of software and hardware for the warehouse management system. The advisor will take the lead in implementing the system at the central CECOMA warehouse in Luanda and at the 18 provincial warehouses that can track commodities of the government of the Republic of Angola, the President's Malaria Initiative, the Global Fund, and other partners. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

  • Assist the Ministry of Health/CECOMA in coordinating the design and startup of an appropriate warehouse management system
  • Review and assess the current warehouse management system
  • Identify, set up, and implement an appropriate electronic warehouse management system (e-WMS) that would meet CECOMA needs and effectively track stock status, consumption, and distribution of commodities by batch, from the central warehouse at least to the provincial level
  • Help and collaborate in building CECOMA's institutional and staff technical capacity to implement and maintain the system, maintain system documentation, and ensure effective use of the network by staff, while maintaining the security and performance of network resources and monitoring and evaluating system performance and identify and solve problems
  • Coordinate those efforts with the government of the Republic of Angola, key Ministry of Health programs, provincial warehouses, USAID implementing partners, and key supply chain stakeholders and partners such as the Global Fund, UNDP, and UNICEF
  • Collaborate with CECOMA and other stakeholders to strengthen, streamline, and integrate information on availability and distribution of medicines and related public health commodities at central and provincial warehouses

Qualifications:

  • Graduate degree in information technology, health information systems or equivalent, or related education or work experience required; graduate degree in pharmacy or in supply chain management preferred
  • Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience providing and managing technical assistance to strengthen the warehouse management system within the public health supply chain systems, conceptualization and design of manual and automated pharmaceutical logistics, and WMS building capacity of WMS end users
  • Up-to-date knowledge of current warehouse operations management best practices
  • Advanced hardware and software skills and experience with data management and system integration; demonstrated advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access
  • Experience in providing training, including setting up training programs and workshops, preferred
  • Creativity and ability to apply innovative thinking and problem solving and demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team, and to collaborate effectively with multiple partners in developing strategic solutions
  • Willingness and ability to be flexible and to respond to changing priorities and deadlines
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  • Willingness and ability to travel within Angola
  • Good writing, communication, and interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate effectively in Portuguese both verbally and in writing

How to apply:

Send CV and cover letter to AngolaWarehouseDistrAdvisor@chemonics.com by September 30, 2016. Please include "Commodities, Warehouse, Distribution System Advisor” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

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

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

United States of America: Senior Business Development Specilaist

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Organization: University Research Co.
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Nov 2016

Job Description:

This position is in the Quality and Performance Institute (QPI) at URC. QPI focuses on improving health care through applying improvement (aka implementation/ delivery) science. The Senior Business Development Specialists play a key role in all aspects of new business planning and pursuit through the following key functions: (1) support the identification and capture process for upcoming opportunities; (2) write or draft key sections of the technical volume; (3) manage proposal development; and (4) support the development and streamlining of business development functions and processes company-wide.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Participate in capture, including serving on capture teams with travel to the field; developing and maintaining comprehensive capture plans.
  • Write key sections of technical volumes.
  • Manage and coordinate proposal teams throughout the proposal process – from start to finish – in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment. This includes: develop compliance matrices, prepare proposal outlines, establish timelines and milestones, and track progress. Proactively resolve any problems/issues that arise, including, in conferral with technical lead and Director of QPI, assuring mobilization of all resources needed throughout the proposal cycle.
  • Write, edit, and proofread proposal sections and supporting annexes, including situational analysis, background, corporate capability, staffing, management, past performance, and others
  • Facilitate, coordinate and ensure ongoing and effective communication among URC technical staff, BD, pricing, HR, and external partners. Manage teaming agreements. Communicate regular updates, identify potential issues and/or delays, and troubleshoot solutions with the technical team lead, Director of QPI, and/or other senior management
  • Work with all levels of technical staff at HQ and in the field to: maintain a robust and continuously updated pipeline of opportunities; write, update, and organize corporate capability statements; and manage information in support of proposals, such as corporate accolades, etc.
  • Proactively and routinely tap into intelligence through professional networks and portals to identify and develop partnerships between URC and other organizations (US-based, international, and host-country contacts) and collect business intelligence
  • Contribute to, disseminate, and model the use of standardized business development processes, tools, templates and information

Job Requirements:

  • MPH, or Master’s level degree with a strong public health focus
  • Prefer a minimum three (3) years of experience in business development, capture planning and implementation, and proposal development, preferably in the field of international development
  • Excellent research and business-intelligence gathering and organizational skills
  • Solid writing skills, including previous experience writing proposals in response to solicitation for USG (USAID, MCC, CDC) and other donors
  • International “hands-on” work experience in developing countries preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to consistently and successfully follow through on commitments and produce high-quality deliverables in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment. Able to maintain diplomacy working under pressure is critical
  • Strong computer skills in all Microsoft applications, particularly Word and Excel
  • Ability to maintain professionalism and uphold strict confidentiality of URC’s business development tools, intelligence, and documentation
  • Ability and willingness to travel (up to 25% time) for one to two weeks at a time, to developing countries
  • Fluency in English is a must. Additional language qualifications are desired

Please note: Only candidates who are eligible to work in the United States for an indefinite period without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.

Please note: The contract and grant application process requires that proposals be developed and reviewed under deadline. Therefore, candidates must be flexible, and willing and able to work overtime occasionally, and, at times, on a regular basis to communicate with national or international partners based both in and outside of the United States.


How to apply:

Please apply via our careers page at http://www.urc-chs.com/join-our-team/careers/senior-business-development-specialist-bethesda-md-unit...

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Disaster Journal and Courses Coordinator

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Organization: Overseas Development Institute
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 20 Sep 2016

OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Disasters Journal and Courses Coordinator

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £27,601 - £32,925 per annum

Location: London

Ref: HPG/09/16

The UK’s leading think tank on international development and humanitarian issues.

About us

ODI (www.odi.org.uk) aims to inspire and inform policy and practice to reduce poverty by locking together high-quality applied research and practical policy advice.

Our Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) is one of the world’s leading teams of independent researchers and information professionals working on humanitarian issues. It is dedicated to improving humanitarian policy and practice through a combination of high-quality analysis, dialogue and debate.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and ambitious individual to support the production and publication process for the Disasters journal and coordinate all aspects of HPG’s senior-level short courses on conflict and humanitarian response for senior humanitarian professionals.

Disasters journal is a major quarterly journal reporting on all aspects of disaster studies, policies and management. Currently the Journal receives 300 manuscript submissions annually which presents challenges in terms of timely peer review of papers and publication of accepted papers.

The post holder will take the lead on production management and editorial oversight in order to enhance the journal's reputation as a leading international title in the field and further boost the profile of the Journal in order to attract highest quality article submissions.

The post holder will lead on the administration and application process for the senior-level course on conflict and humanitarian response.

About you

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, organised and proactive individual who thrives under pressure, communicates clearly and is able to manage a complex workload independently and to tight deadlines in a busy professional environment.

You must have:

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent and good command of written and spoken English.
  • Knowledge of academic journal production and peer review processes.
  • Methodical and thorough approach to work and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage own time and organise priorities successfully.
  • Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a small team.
  • A flexible and enthusiastic approach.
  • Ability to work to strict deadlines and under pressure.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise and communicate with colleagues at all levels of seniority and from different cultures.

Closing date:20 September 2016

Interview date: Week Commencing 26th September

For more information, please download an application pack from our website at www.odi.org.uk/jobs. If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please telephone 020 7922 8234 or email recruitment@odi.org.uk.** - See more at: https://jobs.odi.org.uk/VacancyInformation.aspx?VId=25954#sthash.QG9XtHa9.dpuf


How to apply:

https://jobs.odi.org.uk/VacancyInformation.aspx?VId=25954


Mali: Humanitarian advisor

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Organization: DanChurchAid
Country: Mali
Closing date: 28 Sep 2016

DanChurchAid (DCA) is looking for an experienced Humanitarian Advisor to develop and implement DCA Mali’s humanitarian response activities. Humanitarian response projects form an integrated part of a larger DCA intervention, which also includes several DCA Safer Communities Approach activities, namely Risk Education (SALW/Hazardous Explosives), Community safety Planning, Community Cash Grants, Non-technical Survey and Community Liaison activities. Humanitarian response projects will be designed, funds secured and projects implemented by the Humanitarian Advisor in close cooperation with DCA Mali Senior management and DCA HQ. Protection, Cash, Food security, and WASH are programmatic areas of interest to be further assessed and developed by the humanitarian advisor.

The Humanitarian Advisor will be responsible for: monitoring and reporting on current and future projects; providing technical support and capacity building to partners and/ or DCA national staff; and represent DCA where relevant (cluster meetings, working groups, etc.). The Humanitarian Advisor will provide relevant input to the Mali Safer Communities strategy and involvement in the overall grant management cycle (including strong focus on fundraising) will be an integral part of this position.

Given the context of Mali, skills and experience working in areas inaccessible to DCA staff are crucial to the position, as is the ability to liaise and coordinate with relevant authorities.

Your tasks:

  • Consolidate DCA’s presence in Mali and advise on partnership and programmatic opportunities.
  • Monitor and report on the implementation of all DCA humanitarian response activities in Mali. Provide or secure technical support to partners where necessary. Ensure project compliance to DCA and donor requirements, and reporting.
  • Represent DCA and coordinate where relevant with relevant humanitarian fora, national civil society organisations, ACT member agencies, international NGOs, UN agencies, donors, local authorities and other stakeholders.
  • Develop concept notes and project proposals and fundraise. This includes project design and leading the development of project proposals, together with other members of the DCA team in Mali and DCA HQ.
  • Lead and/or participate in relevant needs assessments and technical consultations.
  • Provide capacity building and technical assistance to the implementing partners and / or DCA national staff with focus on accountability policy and practice, cash transfer programming, market assessment and other areas, as needed.
  • Provide inputs to DCA country strategy as relevant.

We are looking for:

  • University degree in relevant field, post graduate qualifications preferred.
  • Excellent spoken and written English and French is a must.
  • At least 5 years’ working experience in humanitarian project management, including experience in complex emergencies.
  • Protection and food security experience including experience related to Cash Transfer Programming and market analysis.
  • Proven track record in strong strategic planning, networking, coordination and communication skills including successful fundraising and donor liaison.
  • Experience working with national partner organisations including ability to assess capacities and address organisational and staff development needs, as well as planning and coordination of partner activities in a participatory manner.

  • A keen ability to develop and implement monitoring and evaluation plans where in-country DCA staff do not have access.

  • Excellent capacity to design project concepts, draft project outlines, proposals and budgets using the logical framework approach and/or Theory of Change.

  • Be able to produce results under pressure and with short deadlines.

  • Experience of mentoring/training local staff and working with partners of different cultural backgrounds. Cultural sensitivity and understanding of the political and cultural context in Mali.

  • Proven experience of living and working under arduous conditions.

  • Willingness to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic team.

DCA offers:

  • A job which will make a difference and improve the lives of people living in Mali
  • Decision making competence within the set framework of the project
  • Challenging and varied work tasks and the ability to influence project design and activities
  • Competitive salary package and R&R, comprehensive insurance as per industry standards
  • A 12 month contract with the possibility of extension
  • The position is a non-family duty station, based in Bamako, Mali.

Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy. Only applications consisting of a motivation letter, CV and three work related references will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted. Applications sent by mail can not be considered.

The deadline for application is 28 September, 2016 with interviews scheduled for week 40 beginning with October 3, 2016. Desired start date around 1 November, 2016.

For further information regarding DCA please visit www.danchurchaid.org or contact Programme Coordinator, Annette Lüdeking on anku@dca.dk.


How to apply:

To apply online please go to "get involved" at www.danchurchaid.org

Philippines: Associate General Counsel

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Organization: Habitat for Humanity
Country: Philippines
Closing date: 31 Oct 2016

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is currently seeking a talented professional for the role of Associate General Counsel. This position will have a key role in providing necessary legal support to Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI)'s Asia Pacific Area Office (APO), including the developing and enhancing of legal and compliance resources for the APO; coordinating closely with the HFHI headquarters legal department to address legal concerns of the global enterprise of Habitat, promote risk management to protect Habitat for Humanity operations and its brand; and support strategic initiatives of HFHI's strategic plan and ensure alignment of Asia Pacific programs and operations with HFHI's strategic plan. This position will collaborate with and assist the APO's Area Vice President, Area Management Team, APO staff, HFHI Headquarters Legal Department, and other HFHI departments to serve as internal legal consultant for the APO.This position will be based at HFHI's Asia Pacific area office located in Manila,Philippines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal advice on Philippines and other employment law; commercial, corporate, property/real estate transactions; contracts and regulatory compliance, as relevant to the APO and branches in the AP region to address both immediate legal needs and strategic/long-term needs of the APO.
  • Develop and enhance legal resources, including procedures, templates and training materials, and subsequently training internal clients on how best to use these legal resources.
  • Create tools that strike an appropriate balance of efficiency and risk management, such as commonly used checklists, form documents, and consistent documentation of legal advice.
  • Support, develop, manage, and monitor partnerships with strategic allies including the review of donor agreements and government grant agreements, including AusAid, KOIKA and USAID government contracts.
  • Support enforcement of HFHI policies among NO's, including if necessary re-structuring and dissolution of branch and national offices; ensuring compliance and registration with national laws.
  • Facilitate cooperation between local Habitat for Humanity entities and respective authorities on legal and administrative matters.
  • Manage outside counsel used by APO, branches and Habitat branded National Organizations (NOs) to ensure excellent and cost-effective services so as to manage risk and reduce outside counsel fees; liaise with outside counsel and document legal advice received from outside counsel.
  • Ensure that practices by Habitat branded entities in the Asia Pacific region are in compliance with the requirements and standards of HFHI.
  • Act as key field link between the APO and the headquarters HFHI Legal Department.
  • Provide legal support as it relates to health and safety regulations and compliance – construction, security, staff, volunteers, etc.
  • Support HFHI's enterprise risk management (ERM) and compliance system in the AP region by working closely with the VP of Legal, Director of International Risk Management and Governance, and the Strategy and Program Effectiveness Manager in AP Programs.
  • Works with outside counsel, insurance companies and government agencies to manage HFHI’s international risk management and insurance programs.
  • Provide legal support to the APO with respects to corporate governance in AP programs, types of boards, and HFHI control levels, HFHI staff involvement in NO governance and possible legal risks.
  • Interface with other departments, including Internal Audit, in investigations of claims of wrongdoing made against any Habitat branded entities in the AP region.

Key Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree specializing in Law
  • Qualified lawyer in the Philippines
  • 15 years' government, private practice or in-house legal experience.
  • Expertise in one or more of the following areas: employment, general corporate, risk/litigation management, real estate, or transactional matters.
  • The ideal candidate will have handled a wide range of matters, have good judgment, be process oriented with a positive outlook, a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and an even-keeled demeanor.
  • Candidate must be comfortable in a global, humanitarian, and in Christian Organization.
  • Lived and worked in more than 2 countries and/or international experience.
  • Sound knowledge of Philippine Labor and other Law.

Preferred :

  • Non-profit organization experience

How to apply:

To be considered for this opportunity please apply directly at : http://www.habitat.org/job/associate-general-counsel

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Pharmacy Adviser – Humanitarian

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Organization: Save the Children UK
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 21 Sep 2016

Salary: £38,000

UK – with travel

We are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable individual to join us as Humanitarian Pharmacy Adviser supporting Save the Children’s efforts in delivering effective, efficient and high quality emergency health responses.

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

As Humanitarian Pharmacy Advisor you will support the ongoing development of the Emergency Health Unit and its components using your expertise to advise in the planning, implementation of and exit from humanitarian health operations. You will also contribute to building pharmaceutical emergency preparedness and contingency planning and provide standards and advice to the EHU and related stakeholders in clinical pharmacy. In addition you will:

  • Provide technical advice on, and provide technical sign off on, pharmaceutical procurement including supplier assessments and selection and tender committee support
  • Provide technical advice to stakeholders in pharmaceutical supply chain management including healthcare waste management and controlled drug management
  • Develop and deliver training for EHU clinicians, logisticians and operations staff in medical logistics and pharmaceutical care of the patient
  • Create and maintain the currency of robust, practical and comprehensive documentation relating to medicines management and pharmaceutical care in emergencies
  • Write and contribute to reports, risk registers, work plans and business cases, as required.

To be successful you will have a degree in Pharmacy or equivalent Pharmacy qualification with experience working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure. You should also be fluent in French or Arabic with strong planning, management and decision making skills. In addition you will have:

  • Experience of medical procurement and managing medical supplies and pharmaceutical supply chain management
  • The ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
  • Cultural awareness, with strong written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills in English
  • Experience conducting pharmacy, logistics or health assessments, particularly in an emergency context
  • Experience of capacity building and supervising clinical and logistic staff.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

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

Closing date: 21st September 2016


How to apply:

To apply please visit our website below:
https://jobs.savethechildren.org.uk/vacancy/humanitarian-pharmacy-adviser--2703/2729/description/

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