NGO JOBS

Organization: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Country: Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, Switzerland, Uganda
Closing date: 06 Sep 2013

Baseline Assessment, Indicator Development and Training for Monitoring of Cross-Cutting Impact of the UNHCR Light Years Ahead Initiative

Background

Access to energy is a critical requirement, and a key challenge in humanitarian situations. More than 90% of refugees rely on traditional biomass for cooking and lighting, usually firewood and charcoal, which can have cross-cutting impacts on their well-being. In most circumstances, the distribution of fuel in humanitarian situations does not meet the needs of refugees, who are then required to leave the security of the camp to collect firewood, or have to find other means to purchase fuel. Furthermore, darkness may increase security risks around the camps at night, and also hinders educational, livelihood, and social activities during dark hours.

UNHCR, mandated to protect the rights and well-being of refugees, has implemented measures to address these issues, including through the current development of the UNHCR Strategy for Access to Energy, and providing refugees with fuel-efficient stoves, solar street lights, and solar lanterns through the UNHCR Light Years Ahead (LYA) fundraising initiative.

While energy-related activities have been expanding rapidly, there has been limited monitoring of the cross-cutting impacts of such activities, particularly LYA. Anecdotes from the field suggest a link between energy and other sectors, but a strong evidence base is needed. Tools to collect this evidence will allow UNHCR to regularly measure the effectiveness of energy-related activities, and increase understanding of needs and cross-sectoral impacts. With this evidence, UNHCR will be able to establish a comprehensive approach to the issue and enhance the design and structure of energy programmes, the selection of energy-related technologies, and the well-being and protection of refugees.

UNHCR is therefore seeking to develop relevant indicators related to LYA activities, including proxy indicators given the complexity of the relationship between energy and other sectors, particularly livelihoods, education, protection (sexual and gender-based violence – SGBV), environment, health, and nutrition. The indicators should be consistent with the UNHCR Strategy for Access to Energy, and should support gathering quantified evidence of the link between addressing the energy needs of refugees, and benefits in the aforementioned sectors. Context specific indicators which address community priorities should be included.

Objectives

The specific objectives of this project are to establish baselines, with clear indicators for monitoring and evaluation to measure the socio-economic impact of energy activities. These will primarily focus on LYA activities in camps and settlements in Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda.

Training of staff and partners on the use of such indicators is also necessary to ensure proper and consistent monitoring.

Activities

The selected consultants will undertake the following broad activities in collaboration with UNHCR staff, local partners, and refugee and host communities:

• Desk review of materials on previous and existing energy-related activities in selected operations, including assessment reports, mission reports, project documents, etc.
• Development of a composite set of indicators, including proxy indicators if necessary, which consider existing indicators. These should encompass the impact of LYA activities on related sectors including SGBV, education, livelihoods, nutrition, food security, and environment
• Consult with refugee and host communities and include associated participatory and context specific indicators
• Undertake baseline surveys using agreed indicators to describe the current energy situation in the targeted locations. This includes establishing patterns of fuel/ energy use, current demand, and associated costs
• Prepare a draft M&E plan and associated tools in consultation with UNHCR
• Develop training materials and provide training for UNHCR staff and partners on using the M&E plan and tools
• Undertake follow-up monitoring and evaluation missions if needed

Timeframe

Week 1: Desk review, development of indicators, development of M&E training materials (Geneva, Switzerland)
Week 2-11: Country visits- Additional in-country desk review if needed- Community consultations and development of participatory indicators - Baseline assessments- Adaptation of M&E tools and training materials. - Training of staff and partners on use of indicators for monitoring
Week 12-13: Analysis and write-up
January-March 2014: Follow-up M&E missions as needed

Qualifications, required skills and experience

Between the two consultants, the following is required:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the area of sustainable development, sociology/anthropology, economics, monitoring and evaluation, natural resource management or renewable energy
• At least six years relevant work experience in the area of energy access, environment, and/or livelihoods, with at least three years in the humanitarian field
• Extensive experience with monitoring and evaluation
• A demonstrated understanding of areas related to energy and environment such as protection, education and health
• Familiarity with energy use and needs in humanitarian situations and/or development in rural areas. This includes energy/fuel needs for cooking, and general provision of electricity
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to explore and expand on innovative concepts
• Fluency in English and working knowledge of French. Knowledge of Arabic an asset
• Readiness to collect field data under harsh conditions

How to apply:

Please send your applications (cover letter and curriculum vitae) by 6 September 2013 to hqenviro@unhcr.org

Organization: Chemonics
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 19 Sep 2013

Chemonics seeks a chief of party and short and long-term technical experts for an anticipated five year, $20 million USAID-funded Climate Economic Analysis for Development Investment and Resilience (CEDAIR) project. CEDAIR will focus on increasing the capacity of partner governments, USAID missions, universities and research institutes, private companies, and civil society organizations to conduct and use economic analyses for global climate change mitigation and adaptation and mobilize investment capital for low-emission development strategies (LEDS). We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Chemonics seeks candidates for the following positions:

• Chief of party
• Technical advisor/analysis of investments in clean energy
• Technical advisor/analysis of investments in sustainable landscapes
• Technical advisor/economic analysis for low-emission development strategies
• Technical advisor/analysis of investments in climate change adaptation
• Technical advisor/identification of financing for climate change mitigation

Qualifications:

• Master's degree plus a minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience, or Ph.D. plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience required
• Work experience in international development, including sectoral and regional experience
• Experience conducting research and demonstrated thought leadership in climate change, energy, or the relevant technical area of expertise
• Ability to work in effective partnership with USAID preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Proficiency in Spanish and English required; proficiency in French preferred

Application Instructions:

Please send your CV and a cover letter to CEADIRrecruit@chemonics.com with the title of the position in your email's subject line by Sunday, August 25.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "Chief of party/technical advisors - CEDAIR" 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 employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

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Organization: COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 31 Aug 2013

Title: Project manager

Project: Assistance to drought affected (agro) pastoral communities in Southern Ethiopia

Donor: European Union

Expected results

— the correct management of the project is assured

— the correct project administration is assured

— the management of international and local human resources of the project is assured

Work Program

The Project Manager will report to the Head of Mission in the country central office and to the Area Office Coordinator in the Area offices.

He/she will be the focal person directly responsible for the overall implementation of a project.

He/she will be the person to whom all project staff will refer to for logistic, administrative and management issues.

Reference Terms

· Ensure consistent application of guidelines/formats for administrative and accounting procedures, planning, reporting & monitoring according to the Donor and COOPI procedures and the MOU/grant agreements signed between COOPI, DONOR and Government Counterparts;

· Ensure consistent and smooth relations with Authorities at Regional and Local level, with other NGOs and International Agencies for a proper coordination of the intervention and segregation of tasks;

· Develop clear modalities of project implementation in consultation with all stakeholders and in line with relevant internationally recognized standards of accountability;

· Prepare all technical requirements for bid, selection of contractors and/or partners and contracts in accordance to the rules of the Donor and COOPI;

· Approve and be responsible for all project expenses in accordance to the budget, work-plans and rules of the Donor and COOPI;

· Coordinate administrative, and financial staff of the project for timely submission of BoQ, procurement and monthly financial requirements to COOPI-Ethiopia Country Office/ Area Office;

· Coordinate administrative, and financial staff of the project for timely submission of monthly updates of merlino and financial docs to COOPI-Ethiopia Country Office/ Area Office within the 10th of the following month;

· Manage human resources of the project including preparation and signature of contracts, recruitments and evaluation of performance in accordance with COOPI Ethiopia Human Resource Manual and in consultation with the Country Representative;

· Responsible for updating the electronic data library of the project;

· Be accountable for the security

· Coordinate project staff for timely submission of reports to Donor and Government Counterpart through COOPI-Ethiopia coordination;

· Identify and prepare requests of amendment to the donor through COOPI-Ethiopia coordination;

· Collaborate with Area Offices / Country Offices in the identification of needs, project ideas and develop project proposals.

Means and Equipment

COOPI shall make available all necessary means and equipment of the Office in Ethiopia.

Organization and coordination

The direct referees are:

· The Country Representative

· The Area Office Coordinator

How to apply:

http://www.coopi.org/it/lavoroformazione/offertedilavoro/lavoro/905/