NGO JOBS

Organization: UN Population Fund
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 18 Feb 2014

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy:

VACANCY NO.: Job ID 2410

CLOSING DATE: 18 February 2014 (5.00 p.m. New York time)

POST TITLE: Regional Project Coordinator (Safeguard Young People Programme)

CATEGORY: ICS-11 (equivalent to P-4)

DUTY STATION: Johannesburg

POST TYPE: Non-Rotational

DURATION: One year (renewable) 1

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: UNFPA East and Southern Africa Regional Office

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:

The Regional Project Coordinator post is located in the East and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) based in Johannesburg, South Africa and reports to the assigned technical Advisers in ESARO Johannesburg. Working closely with technical advisers and programme specialists in the office, the coordinator will assist in fast tracking the implementation of a Regional programme within ESARO funded by the Swiss Development Cooperation Agency.

Specifically, the project coordinator is responsible for:i. Managing, leading the quality implementation and reporting on the 8-country regional ASRH/HIV Prevention and Youth Development Programme “Safeguard Young People in Southern Africa” which is co-funded by the Swiss Development Cooperation, UNFPA’s Global Programme for Reproductive Health Commodity Security and the EU/SIDA funded HIV/SRH Linkages Project. ii. Ensuring sound policy and programme technical support to Countries.

JOB PURPOSE:

Working in collaboration with other relevant Country Offices, the relevant ESARO units and Youth/HIV Advisers, the Project Coordinator will supervise COs’ implementation, regional coordination aspects and the day-to-day management of operations. In addition, S/He serves as the focal point for developing and strengthening partnership with relevant donors on specific issues related to the programme. S/He will also provide strategic advice and ensure appropriate coordination with COs and various partners on the implementation of the initiatives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Project Coordinator supports the achievement of the strategic objectives related:

Swiss Development Cooperation programme “Safeguard Young People”

a. Planning and management • Support review of existing data to inform programme planning and implementation in the 8 programme focus countries; • Facilitate national operational plans development processes including national 3-year Project documents; Annual Work plans and Budgets through provision of tools and guidance notes. • Revises the Regional Project Document and Budget to be in line with national project documents;• Manages the planning, conduct and reporting of regional review and planning meetings, and ad hoc meetings;• Oversees CO’s timely submission of annual work plans, budgets, reports and ensures timely guidance and release of funds to countries.• Monitors effective utilization of funds and adherence to policies and procedures both at the country and regional level in collaboration with Adolescents and Youth Cluster Leader and staff.

b. Monitoring and Evaluation• Support development and finalization of the “Safeguard Young People” Programme M&E framework and indicators;• Coordinate the establishment of national and regional project coordination mechanisms and a regional M&E Advisory Committee;• Oversee and guide conduct of national programme assessments and operations research to guide programme planning and implementation;• Support development of terms of reference for M&E Advisory Committee and hiring of a technical institution to conduct project baseline, mid-term review and final evaluations;• Organize field monitoring visits and advisory committee meetings on a regular bases and as needed;• Track activity implementation and advise on aspects for immediate attention by appropriate advisers;• Review and solicit input from within and outside UNFPA for the M&E reports and documents;• Support the documentation and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned.

C. Facilitate Provision of Technical Support to programme countries• Provide high level policy and programme technical support to countries in order to ensure harmonized results improving sexual and reproductive of young people in 8 countries in Southern Africa. • Support programme countries to identify quality implementing partners to enable effective and speedy implementation. This might also include reputable global and regional organizations with established track record in implementing adolescents and youth programmes such as the Internal Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) affiliates, Pathfinder international, Advocates for Youth, Save the Children (UK), CARE, Soul City Institute for Health Communication Development and Population Services International, the Population Council and others.• Develop a regional technical assistance plan in collaboration with countries and other regional staff and facilitate provision of technical support through available modalities (from within country, CO to CO, ESARO to CO and from institutions or consultants).• Document provision of technical assistance and lessons learned;• Oversee and/or develop tools and frameworks to guide programme implementation activities.

d. Support Team leader of Adolescents and Youth Cluster • At the request of the Team leader of Adolescents and Youth Cluster conducts necessary research in relation to the main outputs of the programme;• Ensures seamless integration of Safe Guard Young people programme activities into the overall ESARO work-plan;• Initiate and maintain regular contact with partners and country offices involved;• Support mobilization of additional resources for both first Phase (I) and Second Phase (II);• Ensure cohesive and effective Project staff and organize participatory project staff meetings, update meetings, and report on them at regional planning meetings.

e. Donor Relations and Reporting• Ensure regular updating of donors and periodically involve them in regional planning meetings and field monitoring missions. • Ensure adequate documentation of the process and outcomes of projects• Work with communications Advisor and project staff to develop public relations documents and events including media events at strategic times. • Prepare necessary reports for submission to relevant donors including UNFPA CSB and PSB• Ensure all partners are acknowledged in all programme outputs and reports

f. Perform any other tasks as assigned by relevant ESARO advisers.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

i) Values: Integrity, commitment, embracing cultural diversity, embracing change.

ii) Core Competencies: Achieving results, accountability, developing professional expertise, analytical thinking, working in teams, communicating for impact.

iii) Required Skillset:

• Advocacy/advancing a policy-oriented agenda• Innovation and marketing of new approaches• Conceptual innovation in the provision of technical expertise and project management • Leveraging the resources/commitment/building strategic alliances and partnerships• Job knowledge/technical expertise

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced university degree in international relations, diplomacy, political science, management, public administration, Public Health, communication or equivalent.• 7 years of relevant progressively responsible professional experience, including experience at the field and international level, preferably with previous experience with/exposure to the UN Common System;• Experience in project design, management, and monitoring;• Extensive network within the donor community; • Ability to build and influence cross-cutting teams to produce results.• Strong presentation, communication, and writing skills in English required; working knowledge of another UN official language desirable.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender quality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position. The package includes a competitive salary plus housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.

How to apply:

UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.

Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA at https://erecruit.partneragencies.org/erecruit.htmlPlease print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process.Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

In accordance with the rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, are required to renounce such status upon their appointment. Exceptions to this rule are very limited and can be made only for: (a) stateless persons; (b) newly appointed staff members who have applied for citizenship by naturalization, when such citizenship will be granted imminently; (c) acting staff members in the General Service and related categories with permanent residency status, on promotion to the Professional category; (d) staff members appointed under a temporary appointment. Please understand that UNFPA is not in a position to provide advice on or assistance in applying for any citizenship.

1 No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulation 4.5

Organization: UN Population Fund
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 18 Feb 2014

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy:

VACANCY NO.: Job ID 2411

CLOSING DATE: 18 February 2014 (5.00 p.m. New York time)

POST TITLE: Regional CSE Specialist (Safeguard Young People Programme)

CATEGORY: ICS-11 (equivalent to P-4)

DUTY STATION: Johannesburg

POST TYPE: Non-Rotational

DURATION: One year (renewable) 1

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: UNFPA East and Southern Africa Regional Office

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:

The Regional CSE Specialist post is located in the East and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) based in Johannesburg, South Africa and reports to the assigned technical Advisers in ESARO Johannesburg. Working closely with technical advisers and the Regional Coordinator in the office, the CSE specialist will assist in assuring continuous technical assistance on comprehensive Sexuality education to the eight (8) Countries part of the Safeguard Young People Programme co-funded by UNFPA, the Swiss Development Cooperation Agency and the EU/SIDA.

Specifically, the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) Specialist is responsible for:• providing technical support to countries to review, revise quality comprehensive sexuality education curricula and related training materials for both in-school and out of school adolescents and young people; • strengthen the capacity of UNFPA staff, youth-serving organizations, youth networks, and in-service and pre-service teachers in delivering quality CSE programmes including for marginalized adolescents; • Contributing to the development of CSE support materials including for Peer educators and through radio programmes, social media, m-health, and e-health platforms.• Supporting demand generation for services including contraceptives and condoms. Advocate for and provide TA in the institutionalization of CSE in teacher training schools (government and private); • Coordinating CSE activities in partnership with other UN partners such as UNESCO, UNICEF, UNAIDS, UNODC and also civil society organizations; • Conducting operations research activities to test CSE delivery methodologies especially for marginalized adolescents --young key populations, adolescents living with HIV, adolescents at risk of marriage etc.; organize sexuality education campaigns on parent-child communication and teacher-learner communication;• Documenting and disseminate best practices related to CSE activities; present project successes in regional conferences; contribute to the mobilization of resources for expansion of CSE and especially the Safeguard YP programme.

• Partner and Stakeholder Management: o Provide technical advice and building capacity of partner organisations to implement the programme, providing ongoing technical support to partners/stake holders as well as UNFPA officers;o Review regularly the political and social environment relevant to SRH in the respective countries and advise the programme team and partner organisations on the appropriate strategies and interventions to ensure the success of the Programme in each one of the Countries;o Oversee the technical liaison and partnership collaboration with relevant agencies/organisations including the other UN agencies to facilitate timely and efficient delivery of the programme results and outcomes both at national and Regional levels;• Responsible for creating and updating a knowledge database of current and emerging SRHR issues in order to input in the Safeguard Young People Website;

JOB PURPOSE:

Working in collaboration with the relevant Country Offices, the relevant ESARO units and the RHCS and Youth/HIV Advisers, the CSE specialist will provide technical assistance to the COs in the era of sexuality education as well as adolescents sexual reproductive health.. In addition, S/He serves as the focal point for developing and strengthening partnership with relevant stakeholders on specific issues related to the Safeguard Young People Programme. S/He will also provide strategic advice and ensure appropriate design of CSE intervention within the Country Offices (COs) Annual Work Plans.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Comprehensive Sexuality Education Specialist supports the achievement of the strategic objectives related:

Swiss Development Cooperation programme “Safeguard Young People”

a. Planning and quality assurance of the CSE component of the programme• Support review of existing data related to CSE in the eight (8) Countries to inform programme planning and implementation in the 8 programme focus countries; • Ensure integration of sound CSE interventions in the national operational plans development including national 3-year Project documents and Annual Work plans. • Support the Regional Coordinator reporting on the programme progress as well as on regional review and planning meetings;• Oversees the quality of the CO’s implemented CSE interventions;• Monitors adherence to UNFPA priorities on CSE to be translated into sound national plans and integrated within the Country specific priorities.

b. Facilitate Provision of Technical Support to programme countries• Develop a regional technical assistance plan in collaboration with countries and the regional coordinator in order to facilitate provision of technical support;• In collaboration with the Regional Coordinator document provision of technical assistance and lessons learned;• In consultation with the Regional Coordinator as well as all the relevant regional advisors develop tools and frameworks to guide the implementation of CSE activities within the Programme.• Support Programme countries to identify quality implementing partners to enable effective and speedy implementation of the CSE interventions.

c. Donor Relations and Reporting• Ensure regular updating of donors and periodically involve them in regional planning meetings and field monitoring missions. • Ensure adequate documentation of the process and outcomes of projects• Work with the Regional Coordinator, the communications Advisor as well as the Resources mobilization advisor to develop public relations documents as well as technically sound concept note to be used for resource mobilization. • Support the Regional Coordinator in preparing necessary reports for submission to relevant donors;

d. Perform any other tasks as assigned by relevant ESARO advisers.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

i) Values: Integrity, commitment, embracing cultural diversity, embracing change.

ii) Core Competencies: Achieving results, accountability, developing professional expertise, analytical thinking, working in teams, communicating for impact.

iii) Required Skillset:

• Advocacy/advancing a policy-oriented agenda• Innovation and marketing of new approaches• Job knowledge/technical expertise

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced university degree in Social Science, Public Health or equivalent.• 7 years of relevant progressively responsible professional experience, including experience at the field and international level, preferably with previous experience with/exposure to the UN Common System;• Of which a minimum of four years professional experience in technical assistance and capacity building support in Comprehensive Sexuality Education and Sexual Reproductive health rights in Africa;• Strong presentation, communication, and writing skills in English required; working knowledge of another UN official language desirable.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender quality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position. The package includes a competitive salary plus housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.

How to apply:

UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.

Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA at https://erecruit.partneragencies.org/erecruit.htmlPlease print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process.Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

In accordance with the rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, are required to renounce such status upon their appointment. Exceptions to this rule are very limited and can be made only for: (a) stateless persons; (b) newly appointed staff members who have applied for citizenship by naturalization, when such citizenship will be granted imminently; (c) acting staff members in the General Service and related categories with permanent residency status, on promotion to the Professional category; (d) staff members appointed under a temporary appointment. Please understand that UNFPA is not in a position to provide advice on or assistance in applying for any citizenship.

1 No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulation 4.5

Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 04 Sep 2013

CONTEXT

? As part of the communications department based in Brussels, the “Combo” team works on information and strategic communication matters related to MSF operations in a number of countries managed by MSF’s Operational Centre of Brussels.
? In this case, the Communications Officer position will be responsible for operational communications support to Cell 6, which currently manages the MSF projects in Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Due to the nature of MSF operations in the region, the Communication Officer will work with a particular focus on the issue of HIV/AIDS advocacy and communications.
? The Communications Officer is physically based in Johannesburg, in the MSF South Africa office. He/She travels at least twice a year to the Brussels office. He/She also travels regularly to project countries in the Southern Africa region.

Interactions
? The Communications Officer reports to the Communication & Audiovisual Coordinator based in Brussels.
? For issues specifically relating to HIV/AIDS public advocacy, the Communications Officer works closely with the HIV/AIDS Advocacy coordinator based in the Program Unit of MSF SA. Priorities for HIV/AIDS communications support to advocacy are decided under the supervision of MSF South Africa’s General Director in collaboration with the Combo Coordinator.
? The Communications Officer defines and implements operational communications strategies in coordination with the operations coordinator of Cell 6 in Brussels and the Heads of Mission in the field
? The Communications Officer is hosted by the MSF SA Communications team and collaborates closely with this team. He/she shares information to keep the communications team and office up to date on operational issues (Cell 6 countries) and sometimes gets or gives support to members of the South African communications team. Collaboration is partly meant to maximise the impact of MSF regional communications

JOB PROFILE

? Support and advise the teams managing operations at field and headquarters levels in their communications activities and strategies, provide a constant stream of information on these interventions, and help MSF continue exposing the medical humanitarian needs of the population it is helping;
? Design and implement strategies for creating and enhancing understanding of and appreciation for MSF, its principles and its activities in the above mentioned countries;
? Signal issues on which MSF should consider positioning itself publicly, based on its medical activities and observations, and help define strategies, messages and tools for communicating such issues;
? Produce articles, press releases and other materials for MSF media, external media and social media on the activities overseen by Cell 6;
? In collaboration with the HIV/AIDS Advocacy coordinator based in Johannesburg, develop and implement specific strategies for public communication to support HIV/AIDS advocacy efforts;
? Liaise closely with other MSF sections involved as well as in-house departments (Southern African Medical Unit, the Analysis and Advocacy Unit and the Communication Department in Brussels, as well as MSF’s Campaign for Access to Essential Medicines) that should be consulted on issues of public positioning;
? Provide support to field communications officers in the region to develop communication strategies in the project countries;
? Respond to communication needs following an emergency or crisis situation in the project countries;
? Be the primary source of information (reactively and actively) for the wider MSF network on the activities in the above mentioned countries;
? Cover temporarily for communication on other countries / topics in the absence of other colleagues or upon request of the Combo Coordinator.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

To be considered for this vacancy, a candidate must demonstrate:

? At least three years of professional experience in communication or international journalism;
? Knowledge and understanding of how media function, internationally and on national or local levels;
? Knowledge of MSF operational communications processes is a strong asset;
? An experience in / good understanding of HIV/AIDS communication and / or advocacy;
? Experience in Southern Africa;
? Excellent English writing skills (which will be tested as part of the selection process);
? Experience in productions of communications tools (written and multimedia);
? Knowledge of social media;
? A strong sense of initiative combined with team spirit;
? Negotiation skills and ability to work with various interlocutors;
? Availability to travel on short notice.

CONDITION
? 1 year contract (renewable) – Full-time - based in Johannesburg
? Starting date: as soon as possible

How to apply:

Interested candidates should send a letter of motivation and curriculum vitae by e-mail to Marion Hugonny - marion.hugonny@brussels.msf.org - with the following reference: “Combo Cell 6 – job found on XXX (name of the channel where you found this vacancy).

Deadline for applications: 4th September 2013.

Organization: Amnesty
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 15 Sep 2013

USD $ 85,071

The mobile revolution. Geopolitical power shifts. A radically altered global economy. As the world changes, so does the way people campaign for human rights. To remain effective, Amnesty International (AI) needs to respond and adapt. That’s why we’re opening an International Secretariat office in Southern Africa. And why we need your campaigning expertise.

About the role

Whether they’re addressing torture or freedom of expression, our campaigns make a difference. By working with the Regional Director to manage campaigning across the sub-region, overseeing everything from staff to finances, you’ll make sure the campaigns make an impact. You will collaborate with our international offices to deliver global campaigns on the ground in collaboration with other parts of Amnesty International, our partners and activists. At the same time, working closely with Amnesty International’s research team, you’ll drive and support fact based regional and national campaigns. Heading up a small Campaigns team, you’ll lead Amnesty International’s campaigning in Southern Africa, communicate across the organisation and forge effective links with activists and the media to build public engagement. You’ll explore new tactics and techniques too, capitalise on advocacy and movement-building specialists, and identify and foster opportunities for partnership and co-operation.

About you

Thanks to extensive experience of leading strategic and creative campaigns at a national and international level, you’ll be well-versed in the campaign lifecycle – from identifying issues to undertaking impact assessment – all using strong political judgement. What’s more, you’ll be familiar with the Southern Africa region as well as regional and global human rights issues and trends. The proven ability to get the best out of people is also vital, whether that’s through coaching, mentoring, capacity building or training. Having worked in a key leadership role in a complex organisation, you’ll have no problem managing cross-functional, multi-cultural teams; and you’ll certainly know how to adjust priorities, hit deadlines and adapt to fast-changing political situations. You will have excellent external representational skills. Above all, you’ll have the collaborative and creative approach needed to generate campaigns that resonate and get results.

About usOur aim is simple: for every person to enjoy all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards. Independent, impartial, international and influential, we campaign to prevent and end grave abuses of human rights and to demand justice for those whose rights have been violated. Already our network of over three million members and supporters is making a difference in 150 countries. And whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected for everyone, everywhere.

How to apply:

For more information and to apply, please visit https://careers.amnesty.org/vacancy/388/description

To find out about other Leadership careers with Amnesty International, please visit https://careers.amnesty.org/leadership

Organization: Amnesty
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 04 Sep 2013

For 50 years, we’ve been campaigning for human rights wherever justice, freedom and truth are denied. We’ve reshaped policies, challenged governments and taken corporations to task. In doing so, we’ve changed thousands of lives for the better. Join Amnesty at our new Secretariat office in Johannesburg and you will too.

About the roleTaking control of all things finance for our Johannesburg office, you’ll play a key part in shaping the International Secretariat’s presence in the region. Implementing our global policies and putting in place local processes and systems will be instrumental to our initial and ongoing operational success. As you would expect, you will be monitoring budgets, regularly reporting to local and international management and ensuring we meet all the relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. As well as managing payroll and cash flow, you’ll have responsibility for facilities management, IT and a range of HR functions. This will include securing visas for international staff, commissioning training and ensuring HR best practice. You will also lead and develop your direct report, growing their abilities as you build a solid base for us to effect meaningful human rights change.

About youA qualified accountant and experienced office manager, you’ll be an expert when it comes to preparing and monitoring budgets and overseeing the smooth day-to-day management of an office. More than being methodical, organised and flexible, you’ll be confident in your ability to get an international office up and running, thanks to a history of putting in place and managing financial, administrative, HR, IT and legal systems. You’ll also be well-versed in HR, customer focused and fluent in English. Indeed, you’ll already have local contact networks in tax, immigration and with service contractors, along with a knowledge of local contract law.

About usOur aim is simple: to bring the world closer to a place where human rights are enjoyed by all. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied. Already our network of over three million members and supporters is making a difference in 150 countries. And whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations, human rights education, or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

How to apply:

For more information and to apply, please visit https://careers.amnesty.org/vacancy/382/description/