South Africa: Director of Project Management Unit

Organization: World Vision
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 21 Nov 2012

Use your project management experience overseeing large, complex projects to be part of a leading organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children living in poverty.

World Vision (WV) is a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being of children everywhere by empowering families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The Director of Project Management Unit will develop project management capability and processes to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in the programming and organizational development processes of the regional and national offices. You will work closely with the line management, regional office of strategy management, resource development unit, learning centres and quality assurance unit to ensure that right projects / initiatives in alignment with regional strategies are prioritized with allocation of adequate resources and rigor and accountability in execution. You will also provide crisis management and problem solving services based on the discretion of the Senior Director of Operation and the Regional Leader. You will make significantly contributions to translating regional strategy into effective and aligned operations through helping managers adopt disciplined project management approach.

We are looking for a visionary leader who can combine strong business disciplines with inspirational leadership skills in line with our values and ethos. You will have a passionate desire to help others, especially children.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Provide leadership to bring in a culture of disciplined project management at all levels of the organization in organizational and programme development while integrating partnership standards and policies.Undertake project portfolio management in analysis, reviews and recommendations to RWG (Regional Working Group)for project prioritization and escalations of issues for ongoing projects to the regional senior leadership. Work closely with the regional office of strategy management in ensuring that prioritized projects / initiatives are allocated appropriate levels of resources for achievement of objectives.Work closely with the technical specialists in quality assurance unit and respective national offices in developing strategies for learning centres / centres of expertise.Track the status of various regional projects, partnership initiatives, learning centres and strategy execution and provide regular management report. Escalate issues to appropriate governance structures / line management on projects performing poorly for management action.Provide management oversight to multi-country projects funded by external donors. Establish appropriate governance mechanism, staffing, technical oversight by technical specialists, and geographic ownership by the line management and accountability in project execution and reporting.

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

Required Bachelors/University degree in the area of Business Administration, or related field.Required 3 to 5 years of Project Management experience overseeing large, complex projectsExperience relief and development work.Must have a service orientation with ability to lead teams, organize, prioritize, and delegate tasks while transferring knowledge and expertise.Must have strong analytical and problem solving skills and be able to work effectively with a diverse team of information technology professionals.Required project management planning tools experience (e.g. Microsoft Project).

How to apply:

Will you use your project management talents to further “life in all its fullness” for children?

For specific details regarding the position, please refer to the full description and apply online by the closing date 21 Nov 2012. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.

Haiti: Consultant 12-573

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Haiti
Closing date: 14 Dec 2012

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

PROGRAM BACKGROUNDThe first cholera cases were reported in Haiti on 14th October 2010, nine months after the devastating 7.0 earthquake that struck on 12th January 2012. Cholera quickly spread throughout all Departments in Haiti and to date a total of 7,585 cholera deaths have been recorded since October 2010. In April 2012 International Medical Corps began a technical assistance project to the Ministry of Health with the specific objective of strengthening their capacity in cholera response, management and surveillance as well as to improve community awareness and behaviour on cholera prevention including providing a direct response to major cholera outbreaks when needed.

JOB SUMMARYA knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) survey was conducted in the South Department by International Medical Corps staff in order to assess community knowledge and practice. A similar survey was due to be conducted in Artibonite Department however this was cancelled with the approval of the donor. A health facility assessment has been conducted assessing the ability of 25 health facilities across the South and Artibonite Departments to response and manage cholera outbreaks. This report will be made available to the external consultant.The evaluation will be conducted by an external consultant who will be assisted by the International Medical Corps Haiti field team.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESThe evaluator will be expected to brief the International Medical Corps in-country management with the findings as well as produce a written report within three weeks of finishing the evaluation. A final report will be prepared with the following sections: Executive summary, programme background, evaluation background, evaluation methodology including study design and data collection tools, data analysis procedures, findings (these facts should clearly be distinguished from opinions, judgments and speculations), conclusions, recommendations and lessons learned.

The evaluation report will also be used to draw lessons learnt from the project and shared across the HQ level in order to also improve global programming. The report will be written up in English. In addition an executive summary in French will be written up to be shared with key project stakeholders.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV, Cover Letter and Proposed Work Plan.

Essential:• Proven experience in programme evaluations and qualitative and quantitative methods, including research, analysis, strong communication skills, particularly interviewing skills and leading focus group discussions • Experience working with capacity strengthening and community led initiatives for health programmes• Fluency (both verbal and written) in English and French (verbal is essential) as Haiti is a French speaking country, interviews with officials will be held in French• Relevant degree (Public Health, International Development, Social Sciences)

Desirable:• Experience in evaluating programmes in Haiti • Spoken Haitian Creole

LANGUAGES• French and English fluency required, Creole a plus

How to apply:

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To officially begin the application process, please visit our website at http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx

And complete the online employment application form.

Myanmar: Project Support Officer

Organization: UN Office for Project Services
Country: Myanmar
Closing date: 28 Nov 2012

Vacancy code: VA/2012/B5506/1208Position title: Project Support OfficerDepartment/office: APO, MyanmarDuty station: Yangon, MyanmarContract type: Fixed TermContract level: P4Duration: 1 year with possible extensionApplication period: 15-Nov-2012 to 28-Nov-2012

For detailed job description, please see attached vacancy announcement.

How to apply:

Application must be made through UNOPS GPRS online system. Please follow the links: https://gprs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VAListing.aspx

. Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)· Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.· Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.· Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.· UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post· The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the): Accounts Officer for Microfinance Organisation

Organization: Accounting for International Development
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
Closing date: 06 Dec 2012

Accounting for International Development’s core focus is sourcing volunteer accountants for placements at overseas charities. However we also handle a small number of salaried jobs, such as the current role below.

Visit www.afid.org.uk to find out more.

Our partner is a microfinance institution operating in many parts of the developing world. The organisation provides small low-interest rate loans to the urban poor in order to help them start small businesses and create their own livelihoods.

A UK Accounts Officer is required to manage the accounts and required submissions for the Limited Liability Partnerships. The role may also involve assisting the accounting and reporting of associated investment companies.

Salary £35K

Qualifications/Experience:-Qualified Accountant -Knowledge of submissions related to FSA, taxes and other regulations in the UK -Desired: At least 1-2 years of relevant work experience of managing the accounts and reporting of an LLP-Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities:-Regular monthly consolidation of accounts and preparation of financial statements -Managing the reporting and submissions required by the FSA -Tax authorities and other supervisory/regulatory bodies -Liaising with partner companies, both the investing companies as well as the MFIs as necessary

How to apply:

For more information on any of this please send in your CV to info@afid.org.uk or phone us on 0207 559 1422.

Canada: Financial Controller for International NGO - Haiti

Organization: Accounting for International Development
Country: Canada, Haiti, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
Closing date: 30 Dec 2012

Accounting for International Development’s core focus is sourcing volunteer accountants for placements at overseas charities. However we also handle a small number of salaried jobs, such as the current role below.

Visit www.afid.org.uk to find out more.

Our partner is an international NGO that has humanitarian aid programmes all over the world. A Financial Controller is needed for the organisation’s Country Office in Haiti.

Approx £21k salary + approx £300 pcm allowance + accommodation + flights + insurance etc. + 20 days holiday

Role:

The main purpose of this position is to oversee all of the organisation’s financial operations in Haiti. The aim is to build up the skills of local staff and minimise the need for expatriate staff.

Key Duties:

-Submission of monthly reports to HQ comprising of Sage data, Donor Status Reports etc.

-Follow donor guidelines

-Submission of donor reports, government reports and other reports to HQ

-Preparation of budgets for proposals to be sent to donors,

-Implement Donor/Project files, ensuring that paperwork is present and correct

• Annual budget and rolling budgets for submission to HQ

• Mentoring of staff

• Monitor/control current expenditure to ensure that it stays within agreed budgets.

-Overall responsibility for management of cash flow.

Candidate:

Prior overseas experience in a similar role

Qualified with at least 3 years post graduate experience

Working knowledge of reporting requirements for donors such as the EU and ECHO

Demonstrated ability to plan projects, timetable agreed activities and oversee staff duties

Demonstrated management skills to deal with a large team and multiple tasks

French speaker preferable but not essential

Outgoing personality

Intermediate or better skills in Microsoft Excel, plus familiarity with Microsoft Access

How to apply:

For more information on any of this or any of our other roles please send in your CV to info@afid.org.uk or phone us on +44 (0) 207 559 1422.

Zimbabwe: Expression of Interest for Institutions to support Ministry of Educaton in Zimbabwe with provision of Secondary School Science Kits

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Zimbabwe
Closing date: 07 Dec 2012

The UNICEF Zimbabwe Country Office is seeking suitable qualified institutions or organisations to support the Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture (MoESAC) in Zimbabwe in the creation, provision, distribution and maintenance of science equipment/kits and related replenishments items to secondary schools in Zimbabwe. The selected institution will also be required to train science teachers nationwide on the usage, care and maintenance of that equipment. Work will begin in early 2013 and continue until full implementation, supply and training up to 2015.

Background In its current Medium Term Plan (2011-2015), the Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture (MoESAC) intends to procure and distribute relevant, science kits to secondary schools in Zimbabwe. Kits are expected to be cost effective and highly durable. The Education Transition Fund (ETF) is a multi-donor fund established to support MoESAC to fulfil its mandate to delivering quality education to all Zimbabwean children.

To improve the teaching of science, especially in disadvantaged schools, Phase II of the Education Transition Fund (ETF), 2011-2015, targets support to the Government of Zimbabwe, to revive and strengthen the Zim-Science initiative through the provision of secondary science equipment and materials. The Zim-Science programme is aimed to provide basic, user friendly apparatus, reagents and related material to secondary schools. It targets all secondary schools in the country. UNICEF is therefore seeking Expressions of interest (EOI) from local and international institutions that have the requisite capacity to supply flexible, cost effective, and durable user friendly, secondary science equipment to schools registered under the Ministry of Education, Sport, Art and Culture and institutions who can establish and maintain a supply replenishment system to ensure continuous supply to beneficiary schools. The selected institution will also be required to design and implement a training programme that will strengthen the teaching and use of the kits and science by teachers.

Scope of Assignment (2013-2015)1. Work with MoESAC in the final creation, design and identification of the Science Kits/equipment.2. Procure following a cost effective system, relevant and durable secondary school science equipment for distribution to approximately 2,000 MoESAC registered secondary schools across Zimbabwe. The science equipment and materials should be relevant to the teaching of Chemistry, Biology and Physics or a combination subject for all the three, namely Integrated Science from Form 1-4.3. Offer and undertake relevant, targeted and ongoing training to science teachers on effective usage and care of such equipment and materials;4. Create a supply chain system with the MoESAC to stock and ensure periodic replenishments of reagents and other expendables used in science practical activities

Qualifications1. The organization(s)/institution(s) should be reputable and experienced in large scale supply of science equipment and replenishments to the education sector in Africa. 2. The organization(s)/institution(s) should demonstrate a teaching and research background in their current operations that reassures that materials are up to date, modern and in line with international practices.3. The organization(s)/institution(s) must have capacity (both financial, infrastructure and expertise) to procure and distribute such equipment to at least 2,000 secondary schools across Zimbabwe, including the ongoing replenishment of reagents and other expendables used in the science practical activities.4. The organization(s)/institution(s) should be familiar with and demonstrate a broad understanding of MoESAC’s Zim-Science programme indicating the institutions ability to respond specifically this requirement. 5. The organization(s)/institution(s) should be in a position to provide nation-wide back up training to at least 10,000 science teachers on the usage, care and maintenance of the supplied equipment.

How to apply:

Response RequirementsOrganization(s)/Institution(s) that are interested in being considered to participate in the competitive process to offer proposals for this project should submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for consideration following the instruction below.

Please note that at this stage this is an EOI for market survey to identify potential market capacities and knowledge and not a pre-qualification/registration process of organization(s)/institution(s). As such, this EOI does not constitute a solicitation and bids or offers are not required at this stage.

Ideally, responses should be three pages long (Font New Times Roman 12, 1” Margins [Normal]), and include the following elements:

• Name and Background Information of the Organization • Description of capacity to provide services that are requested• Details of Experience in the provision of services being requested for• Contact Information

Submission of relevant company validation documents and information will be reviewed in the pre-qualification stage to follow the initial review. However, Organization(s)/Institution(s) must submit sufficient information on the history of the Organization(s)/Institution(s) to help with the review of the EOI.

If your Organization(s)/Institution(s) is interested and meets the requirements with suitable experience, please reply to this EOI with the reference: “UNICEF Zimbabwe Science kits” by either e-mail or hard copy in a sealed envelope no later than 5:00 p.m. Harare local time on Friday 07 December 2012. All hard copies of responses submitted must be in triplicate. Envelopes with hard copies of EOIs and supporting documents must be accompanied by the electronic soft copies on CD. Companies are strongly encouraged to express their interest in advance of the closing dated if possible to allow an early assessment of their submission. Email responses should be addressed to serviceszim@unicef.org. Sealed Mailed responses can be sent to The Supply Section, UNICEF Harare Office, 6 Fairbridge Avenue, P.O. Box 1250, Belgravia, and Harare, Zimbabwe.

Organizations that meet the requirements stated and demonstrate relevant existing expertise will be selected and invited to participate in competitive pre-qualification and tendering process.

UNICEF reserves the right to change or cancel this requirement at any time during the EOI process. UNICEF also reserves the right to require compliance with additional conditions as and when issuing the final pre-qualification and tender document are released. Any additional questions about this EOI, please write to e-mail: serviceszim@unicef.org

Thailand: Head of FIDH Asia Desk, covering South East Asia Region- Location : Bangkok (Thailand) - Reference: R-SE Asia Desk- RW

Organization: Fédération Internationale des Ligues des Droits de I'Homme
Country: Thailand
Closing date: 25 Nov 2012

The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Head of Asia Desk, covering the South East Asia Region.

FIDH is an international human rights organization, bringing together 164 member organizations from more than 100 countries. FIDH’s mandate is to contribute to the respect of all the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. FIDH aims at obtaining effective improvements in the protection of victims, the prevention of human rights violations and the sanction of their perpetrators. FIDH has 6 priorities: Protect Human Rights Defenders; Promote and Protect Women’s Rights and Migrants' Rights ; Promote the Administration of Justice and the Fight against Impunity ; Strengthen respect for Human Rights in the Context of Globalization; and Support the Respect for Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Conflict and Emergency Situations. For more information, please visit www.fidh.org.

S/he will work under the responsibility of the Executive Directorate and under the supervision of the Directors of Operations, and in full interaction with the other Head of Asia Desk (all based in Europe).

S/he will define goals, strategies, and priorities for FIDH work within South East Asia, as well as at the level of the ASEAN institutions.

S/he will implement the following activities: - Contribute to the formulation of annual work plans, in particular relating to South East Asia;- Monitor, assess and report on activities carried out;- Draft reports, press releases, open letters, briefing notes, op eds; - Prepare and participate in events such as seminars, fact-finding missions, trainings and visits of human rights defenders to and from the region;- Conduct advocacy activities with national authorities and inter-governmental organisations. A particular focus of the advocacy will be directed to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) institutions and member states, and on monitoring standard setting and institutional building processes currently taking place within ASEAN;- Design and implement communication activities;- Monitor the Asia Desk budget and contribute to the formulation of funding applications;- Carry out administrative tasks as needed (hiring and training of interns, maintaining a database of contacts, printing & dissemination of materials, etc).

S/he will liaise and manage relationships within FIDH and with external actors: - Liaise on a daily basis with FIDH member and partner organizations in the region, with FIDH Board Members in charge of the region or in charge of thematic issues, as well as with other relevant organisations at national and regional levels; - Liaise and coordinate with other regional and international human rights organisations working on the region to ensure synergy and complementarity;- Liaise with donors and the media;- Maintain a fluid channel of communications between the members and partners on the one hand, and the relevant desks and delegations of FIDH in other cities.

Experience Minimum of six years work experience in the field of human rights (preferably for a national, regional or international NGO);• Familiarity with ASEAN standards and mechanisms;• In-depth understanding of international relations and economic, social, cultural and political context of Asia in general, and Southeast Asia in particular;• Familiarity with international human rights law, standards, and mechanisms.

Competence and skills• A university degree in a relevant field, such as political science, international relations, or human rights law;• Fluency in oral and written English;• Advocacy skills and ability to represent FIDH and communicate its positions to different audiences, such as civil society, government, intergovernmental organizations, donors, and private actors;• Ability to work as part of a team and independently, be rigorous, attentive to details, able to prioritize, and work under pressure and multiple deadlines; • Good knowledge of French or of an Asian or Southeast Asian language will be an added advantage;• Available for international and regional travels.

Compensation: • Health and accidental insurance;• Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and skills.

Visa:Support for a Thai visa and a work permit in Thailand will be provided.Full Time Position, Unlimited term contract

How to apply:

PLEASE APPLY no later than November 25, 2012 to mfburq@fidh.org by submitting the following by email:

1- A cover letter and reference (R-SE Asia Desk- RW) 2- A full resume3- A short writing sample unedited by others showing the applicant's capacity to write in English (report, article, etc)4- 2 references (please provide her/his full name, position, organization, current location, email, and phone number)

We will not accept application by fax. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted/considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.