NGO JOBS

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 Jan 2014

Research & Planning Junior ConsultantURBAN PLANNING & PROGRAMMING

Duration: February 2014-31 June 2014

Background:

Amid rapid urbanization, more than half of the world’s population now resides in cities, one billion of whom live in urban slums and often lack access to safe housing, reliable services, land tenure and basic rights. Between 1980 and 2000, total recorded global crime rates increased by about 30 percent, and between 2002 and 2007, 60 percent of urban residents in developing countries reported being victims of a crime. Women, children and youth -- especially girls -- face particular risks in this context. UNICEF’s Urban Programming team focuses on improved disaggregated data, policy analysis, new research and programme guidance to ensure the rights of children living in cities.

UNICEF addresses the increasing risks posed to children in urban areas via developing global advocacy goods and providing technical assistance to Country Offices. The Research & Planning Consultant will assist the Urban Specialist to provide global support and technical assistance to the country-level programmes involved in Safe Cities, Child Friendly Cities and related urban initiatives. The consultant will analyse existing innovations and gaps in policy and research priorities, identify initiatives for scaling up and replication, assist in development of assessment and policy tools, and facilitate communication and knowledge sharing between the cities. This research position requires an individual with strong self-initiative, proven experience in a research support role, background working with children and on child rights issues and knowledge of urban policy development in the developing world.

1. Expected results: (measurable results)

Deliverables TimeframeCoordinate year-long planning for implementation of work plan and communication with field colleagues about urban toolkit, Child Friendly Cities launch and urban index. February 2014Complete analysis of best practices in urban south-south collaboration to feed into development of guidance for mayoral advocacy and south-south cooperation. February 2014 Coordinate implementation of an urban Community of Practice for collaboration and knowledge sharing. FebruaryCoordinate implementation of Child Friendly Cities Community of Practice on www.childfriendlycities.org.
In coordination with DPS urban specialist, and urban focal points in EMOPS and PD, develop rollout for urban planning, programming, disaster preparedness and humanitarian response toolkit and training module coordination: facilitate remote presentations with the field, coordinate meetings with colleagues and conduct case study research on each toolkit area. March 2014Initial compilation of South-South best practices for toolkit due. March 2014Coordinate UNICEF’s first membership meeting with Cities Alliance – held at UNICEF HQ. March 2014Coordinate panel participation, logistics and advocacy for World Urban Forum 7 in Medellin Colombia. April 2014 Coordinate expert reviews and consultations for urban south-south cooperation guidance, in consultation with DPS urban specialist and new knowledge management team. April 2014 Develop roll-out strategy for revised Child Friendly Cities accreditation, including dissemination of documents and devising advocacy strategy. May 2014 Coordinate roll-out of urban ALRI report, including external and internal advocacy and write-up of five articles/communications pieces. May 2014 Plan and prepare field consultation and facilitate expert reviews for urban planning, programming, disaster preparedness and humanitarian response toolkit. June 2014

1. Key competences, technical background, and experience required:

Education:

Master’s degree preferred in at least one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: urban planning, international urban development, development economics, social policy, evaluation or other fields relevant to urban policy and sustainable urbanization. Experience in the areas of basic service delivery (i.e. public health, education, sanitation) and climate change adaptation in urban areas is also an advantage.

Work Experience:

Minimum 2 years of professional work experience at the national and international levels in urban development, social work, urban planning, programming, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and/or managing of urban programmes as well experience in policy analysis. Professional work experience in a managerial position, or a technical expert position in urban issues preferred.

Language:

Fluency in English required. Fluency in French, Spanish or another UN language is considered an additional strength.

Competencies:

• Current knowledge of urban policy, advocacy, and development issues and strategies as well as excellent knowledge of urban inequities; • Strong field experience working with urban populations and federations of the urban poor; • Experience working with municipalities to develop sustainable policies that have demonstrated results for the urban poor; • Ability to develop and facilitate training on policy frameworks; • Proven analytical, communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills;• Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form; • Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications;• Experience working within a highly results-oriented non-profit, and/or municipality required and prior work experience with the United Nations preferred.

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General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants / Individual Contractors

1. Legal StatusThe individual engaged by UNICEF under this contract as a consultant or individual contractors (the “Contractor”) is engaged in a personal capacity and not as representatives of a Government or of any other entity external to the United Nations. The Contractor is neither a "staff member" under the Staff Regulations of the United Nations and UNICEF policies and procedures nor an "official" for the purpose of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations, 1946. The Contractor may, however, be afforded the status of "Experts on Mission" in the sense of Section 22 of Article VI of the Convention and the Contractor is required by UNICEF to travel in order to fulfill the requirements of this contract, the Contractor may be issued a United Nations Certificate in accordance with Section 26 of Article VII of the Convention.

2. ObligationsThe Contractor shall complete the assignment set out in the Terms of Reference for this contract with due diligence, efficiency and economy, in accordance with generally accepted professional techniques and practices.

The Contractor must respect the impartiality and independence of UNICEF and the United Nations and in connection with this contract must neither seek nor accept instructions from anyone other than UNICEF. During the term of this contract the Contractor must refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on UNICEF or the United Nations and must not engage in any activity that is incompatible with the administrative instructions and policies and procedures of UNICEF. The Contractor must exercise the utmost discretion in all matters relating to this contract.

In particular, but without limiting the foregoing, the Contractor (a) will conduct him- or herself in a manner consistent with the Standards of Conduct in the International Civil Service; and (b) will comply with the administrative instructions and policies and procedures of UNICE relating to fraud and corruption; information disclosure; use of electronic communication assets; harassment, sexual harassment and abuse of authority; and the requirements set forth in the Secretary General's Bulletin on Special Measures for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse.

Unless otherwise authorized by the appropriate official in the office concerned, the Contractor must not communicate at any time to the media or to any institution, person, Government or other entity external to UNICEF any information that has not been made public and which has become known to the Contractor by reason of his or her association with UNICEF or the United Nations. The Contractor may not use such information without the written authorization of UNICEF, and shall under no circumstances use such information for his or her private advantage or that of others. These obligations do not lapse upon termination of this contact.

1. Title rights

UNICEF shall be entitled to all property rights, including but not limited to patents, copyrights and trademarks, with regard to material created by the Contractor which bears a direct relation to, or is made in order to perform, this contract. At the request of UNICEF, the Contractor shall assist in securing such property rights and transferring them to UNICEF in compliance with the requirements of the law governing such rights.

1. Travel

If UNICEF determines that the Contractor needs to travel in order to perform this contract, that travel shall be specified in the contract and the Contractor’s travel costs shall be set out in the contract, on the following basis: (a) UNICEF will pay for travel in economy class via the most direct and economical route; provided however that in exceptional circumstances, such as for medical reasons, travel in business class may be approved by UNICEF on a case-by-case basis.
(b) UNICEF will reimburse the Contractor for out-of-pocket expenses associated with such travel by paying an amount equivalent to the daily subsistence allowance that would be paid to staff members undertaking similar travel for official purposes.

1. Statement of good healthBefore commencing work, the Contractor must deliver to UNICEF a certified self-statement of good health and to take full responsibility for the accuracy of that statement. In addition, the Contractor must include in this statement of good health (a) confirmation that he or she has been informed regarding inoculations required for him or her to receive, at his or her own cost and from his or her own medical practitioner or other party, for travel to the country or countries to which travel is authorized; and (b) a statement he or she is covered by medical/health insurance and that, if required to travel beyond commuting distance from his or her usual place or residence to UNICEF (other than to duty station(s) with hardship ratings “H” and “A”, a list of which has been provided to the Contractor) the Contractor’s medical/health insurance covers medical evacuations. The Contractor will be responsible for assuming all costs that may be occurred in relation to the statement of good health.

2. InsuranceThe Contractor is fully responsible for arranging, at his or her own expense, such life, health and other forms of insurance covering the term of this contract as he or she considers appropriate taking into account, among other things, the requirements of paragraph 5 above. The Contractor is not eligible to participate in the life or health insurance schemes available to UNICEF and United Nations staff members. The responsibility of UNICEF and the United Nations is limited solely to the payment of compensation under the conditions described in paragraph 7 below.

3. Service incurred death, injury or illness If the Contractor is travelling with UNICEF’s prior approval and at UNICEF's expense in order to perform his or her obligations under this contract, or is performing his or her obligations under this contract in a UNICEF or United Nations office with UNICEF’s approval, the Contractor (or his or her dependents as appropriate), shall be entitled to compensation from UNICEF in the event of death, injury or illness attributable to the fact that the Contractor was travelling with UNICEF’s prior approval and at UNICEF's expense in order to perform his or her obligations under this contractor, or was performing his or her obligations under this contract in a UNICEF or United Nations office with UNICEF’s approval. Such compensation will be paid through a third party insurance provider retained by UNICEF and shall be capped at the amounts set out in the Administrative Instruction on Individual Consultants and Contractors. Under no circumstances will UNICEF be liable for any other or greater payments to the Contractor (or his or her dependents as appropriate).

4. Arbitration(a) Any dispute arising out of or, in connection with, this contract shall be resolved through amicable negotiation between the parties.
   (b) If the parties are not able to reach agreement after attempting amicable negotiation for a period of thirty (30) days after one party has notified the other of such a dispute, either party may submit the matter to arbitration in accordance with the UNCITRAL procedures within fifteen (15) days thereafter. If neither party submits the matter for arbitration within the specified time the dispute will be deemed resolved to the full satisfaction of both parties. Such arbitration shall take place in New York before a single arbitrator agreed to by both parties; provided however that should the parties be unable to agree on a single arbitrator within thirty days of the request for arbitration, the arbitrator shall be designated by the United Nations Legal Counsel. The decision rendered in the arbitration shall constitute final adjudication of the dispute.

5. Penalties for Underperformance

Payment of fees to the Contractor under this contractor, including each installment or periodic payment (if any), is subject to the Contractor’s full and complete performance of his or her obligations under this contract with regard to such payment to UNICEF’s satisfaction, and UNICEF’s certification to that effect.

1. Termination of ContractThis contract may be terminated by either party before its specified termination date by giving notice in writing to the other party. The period of notice shall be five (5) business days (in the UNICEF office engaging the Contractor) in the case of contracts for a total period of less than two (2) months and ten (10) business days (in the UNICEF office engaging the Contractor) in the case of contracts for a longer period; provided however that in the event of termination on the grounds of impropriety or other misconduct by the Contractor (including but not limited to breach by the Contractor of relevant UNICEF policies, procedures, and administrative instructions), UNICEF shall be entitled to terminate the contract without notice. If this contract is terminated in accordance with this paragraph 10, the Contractor shall be paid on a pro rata basis determined by UNICEF for the actual amount of work performed to UNICEF’s satisfaction at the time of termination. UNICEF will also pay any outstanding reimbursement claims related to travel by the Contractor. Any additional costs incurred by UNICEF resulting from the termination of the contract by either party may be withheld from any amount otherwise due to the Contractor under this paragraph 10.

2. TaxationUNICEF and the United Nations accept no liability for any taxes, duty or other contribution payable by the consultant and individual contractor on payments made under this contract. Neither UNICEF nor the United Nations will issue a statement of earnings to the consultant and individual contractor

How to apply:

Deadline for submissions: 31 January 2014

Qualified candidates are requested to send their submissions to pdconsultants@unicef.org with subject line: Research & Planning Junior Consultant

Applications must include:• Cover letter• Maximum 3-page curriculum vitae (CV); • Signed P11 form (which can be downloaded from http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html)• An indication of ability, availability and a quote for daily rate to undertake the terms of reference above, (in US$). Applications submitted without a daily rate will not be considered.NOTE: Files should not exceed 5.0MB limit. It is advised to send two emails if you exceed the limit.

Organization: World Food Programme
Country: Italy
Closing date: 31 Oct 2013

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. We are currently seeking a Junior Communications and Research Consultant for the WFP Professional Staff Association. The position will be based at our Headquarters in Rome, Italy, for an initial contract period of 6 months.

Background

The WFP Professional Staff Association (PSA) was established in September 2004 and a Recognition Agreement with WFP management was signed in April 2007. The PSA is a voluntary organization of WFP International Professional staff choosing to associate, irrespective of their duty station, Headquarters or Field, to promote and safeguard i) the rights, interests and dignity of professional staff, ii) the overall general welfare of staff, iii) the conditions of service, and iv) fairness and justice in the treatment of staff.

The Association works to promote and to maintain continuous dialogue with Management on behalf of Staff and to ensure that their concerns are taken into account in management and policy decisions. The Association is governed by an elected Staff Council of eleven members and an Executive Committee of five members, who are elected from amongst the Staff Council.

Responsibilities

The Consultant will report to the PSA Legal Officer and be responsible for the following key duties:

• Attend all PSA related meetings and summarize main findings;
• Assist in the organization of the Annual General Meeting and other PSA events;
• With the guidance of the PSA President and the Legal Officer, facilitate communications with members, including drafting of correspondence and assisting in the preparation of information Bulletins, Newsletters and other communications;
• Update and manage the PSA website, including updating the homepage and the creation of new pages;
• As requested, brief staff members on the work of the PSA, with a view to encouraging wider membership;
• Ensure that the PSA membership lists are kept up-to-date, for communication purposes;
• Manage PSA accounts and prepare monthly funding statements; serve as the point of contact with the PSA bank and TPA counterparts; prepare annual statements for review by the Audit Committee;
• Prepare periodic reports, including tables, charts, etc.;
• Undertake research on HR manuals, guidance, directives, etc. and provide summaries to the Staff Council and the Legal Officer;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education:

• University degree in Law, Communications, Political Sciences, Business Management/Administration or other related fields.

Experience:

• At least 1 year of postgraduate professional experience working in a complex organization on administrative, human resources or legal issues;
• Experience in organizing events/trainings and/or in communication is an asset.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Project, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) and other standard office software packages and systems;
• Proficiency in Liferay web content management is an assest;
• Knowledge of FAO/WFP Rules and Manual is desirable;
• Knowledge of WFP’s programmes and work is desirable.

Competencies:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills;
• Resourceful, creative and innovative;
• Ability to understand and establish priorities and work by objectives;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when working with personal and sensitive issues.

Language:

• Working knowledge (proficiency/level C) of English.

Terms and Conditions

WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP.

http://www.wfp.org Click on: “Where we work” and “Our work” to learn more about WFP’s operations

http://www.unstaffmobility.org Learn more about countries where the UN operates

How to apply:

Application procedures:

Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/13-014640
Step 1: Create your online CV.
Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

Deadline for applications: 31 October 2013

REF : 13-0014640

Organization: ILC Africa
Country: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Nigeria
Closing date: 25 Aug 2013

IMPROVING OPERATIONS in DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS:

ILC AFRICA ‘JUNIOR ASSOCIATE’ PROGRAM

On behalf of

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

PREFERRED DEADLINE: August 25th 2013
Applications will be reviewed before the deadline and on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Overview:

ILC Africa seeks to place bright and capable recent master’s degree and bachelor’s degree graduates into the following USAID-supported regional institutions in West Africa:

CILSS - Comité permanent Inter-Etats de Lutte contre la Sécheresse dans le Sahel/Permanent Interstate Committee for Drought Control in the Sahelhttp://www.cilss.bf/

ECOWAS / CEDEAO- Economic Community of West African States / Communauté économique des États de l’Afrique de l’ouest www.ecowas.int/

Interested applicants should have a passion for operational efficiency and international development. This program is an opportunity to gain hands-on, practical experience in West Africa while offering your latest skills learned from university programs and relevant work experiences.

Positions Details:

ILC Africa seeks candidates with 1 to 5 years work experience with proven competencies to fill the ‘positions of interest’ below:

1. Information Technology/Communications - Based In Abuja, Nigeria
2. Administration & Finance - Based In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
3. Scientific Writing / Editing / Technical Editing - Based In Bamako, Mali
4. Communications / Public Relations / Marketing - Based In Bamako, Mali
5. Database Management / Database Analysis -Based In Bamako, Mali
6. Monitoring & Evaluation/Statistics -Based In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
7. Monitoring & Evaluation/Statistics -Based In Niamey, Niger
8. Communications / Public Relations / Marketing -Based In Niamey, Niger
9. Monitoring & Evaluation/Statistics -Based In Abuja, Nigeria

Program Details:

• Anticipated program period: September 2013 - August 2014
• A 12-month program where you will be placed in a West African country (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger or Nigeria) depending on your skills and the needs of the organizations
• Junior Associates will go through a brief compulsory orientation program in Ghana before being placed in the host country.
• The supporting organization will provide a 50% subsidy of round-trip airfare and visa costs from your home country to Accra, Ghana. Junior Associates are to pay the remaining 50% of airfare to Accra, Ghana as their cost share.
• The supporting organization will provide 100% airfare and visa costs from Accra to your host country of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger or Nigeria
• Fully-covered accommodations during the length of the year-long program
• A mobile telephone during the length of the year-long program
• A local living stipend to subsidize monthly personal living costs during the length of the year-long program
• Travel insurance
• Health care subsidy

The Junior Associate should possess the following specific skills/qualifications:

• Demonstrated skills in one or more of the positions outlined above
• Bachelor’s Degree required/ Master’s Degree preferred
• 1 to 5 years work experience preferred
• Ability to take instruction with great humility in a spirit of learning, apprenticeship and professional growth
• Those bilingual in French and English are highly welcomed. Fluency in either English or French will be considered
• Strong work ethic and spirit of dedication and commitment to address organizational gaps
• Demonstrated understanding of international development
• Outstanding presentation and public speaking skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Word/Excel/and PowerPoint
• Mature and flexible attitude towards unstructured work environments and changes in work plans

How to apply:

PREFERRED DEADLINE: August 25th 2013
Applications will be reviewed before the deadline and on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Interested candidates must first select a ‘position of interest’ for which they would like to apply. Please send the following application package:

1. your CV or resume

2. a statement (of not more than 1/2 of a page) where you answer the following question:

How do you think the [position of interest] contributes to operational efficiency within an organization?

For example,
‘How do you think the Administration & Finance position contributes to operational efficiency within an organization?’

ONLY applications that contain these 2 specific requirements (CV+ Statement) will be considered. No other documents should be submitted at this time.

The application email subject title should be addressed as follow : ‘’Last name _First Name / POSITION OF INTEREST”.

Early submission of applications is important. Applications will be reviewed before the deadline and on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please send your applications to services@ilcafrica.com on or before August 25th 2013.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for Round II of the application process.

The program is scheduled to kick off in September 2013. Therefore, if you have not been contacted by the end of September 2013, we highly encourage you to visit our website and seek other opportunities through ILC Africa.

Should applicants have any questions about the program, please feel free to email services@ilcafrica.com

or visit our website at:

http://www.ilcafrica.com/fellowships.html

Organization: UN Volunteers
Country: Germany
Closing date: 07 Aug 2013

Post title: Junior Researcher/Writer consultant
Category: Communication/Reporting
Type of contract: Individual Contract (Local)
Duration: 65 working days
Starting date: 15 September 2013
Location: Bonn, Germany (on-site)
Bureau/Office: UNV Communications and Partnerships Division, Communications Section
Advertised on: 25 July 2013
Application deadline: 7 August 2013

1. BACKGROUND

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. Volunteerism is a powerful means of engaging people in tackling development challenges, and it can transform the pace and nature of development. Volunteerism benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer by strengthening trust, solidarity and reciprocity among citizens, and by purposefully creating opportunities for participation. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for recognition of volunteers, working with partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing an increasing number and diversity of volunteers, including experienced UN Volunteers, throughout the world. UNV embraces volunteerism as universal and inclusive, and recognizes volunteerism in its diversity as well as the values that sustain it: free will, commitment, engagement and solidarity.

UNV engaged 7,303 UN Volunteers in 2011, on a total of 7,708 assignments. With an average age of 38 years and the requisite professional skills and qualifications of some 5 to 10 years relevant experience, UN Volunteers served in 132 countries in 2011 and came themselves from 162. The majority – 81 per cent – come from developing countries themselves. One third of UN Volunteers served in their own countries, with the others carrying out international assignments. The financial equivalent of programme activities exceeds US$235 million annually.

UNV is headquartered in Bonn, Germany and has approximately 150 staff positions – with the majority in Bonn and some positions with different UN peacekeeping and political missions, and in other Headquarters locations (e.g. New York and Tokyo). The major organizational groups within UNV are the:

• Office of the Executive Coordinator (OEC) comprising the Evaluation Unit (EU) and the Corporate Planning and Performance Unit (CPPU);
• Volunteer Programming and Management Group (VPMG) comprising the Peace Division (PD) and the Development Division (DD), Volunteer Recruitment Resources Section (VRRS), Quality Assurance Unit (QAU), Volunteer Knowledge and Innovation Section (VKIS);
• Partnerships and Communications Division (PCD) comprising the Partnerships Section (PS) and the Communications Section (CS);
• Management Services Division (MSD) comprising the Information and Communication Technology Section (ICTS), Finance Section (FS), Human Resources Section (HRS), and the Administration Unit (AU). Additionally the Common Services Unit (CSU) provides support to the UN presence in Bonn.

1. ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING:

The Communications Section focuses on clear and effective messaging to increase the visibility and impact of UNV. It documents the status of volunteerism and its contribution to development, raises awareness of volunteerism and its contribution to development among UNV stakeholders, encourages support of volunteerism for development, including observation of IVD, and produces and promotes materials (websites, annual reports, videos, etc.) to highlight UNV’s support for volunteerism for development and its contribution to partners’ development and programming objectives.The Section will be publishing a multi-year report on the UNV Special Voluntary Fund to cover the years 2009-2012. This report will be in the range of 7,000 words and will comprise foreword, introduction, reporting of case studies against programme strategy areas and global impact, infographics and statistical and financial information.

1. SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ANALYTICAL WORK

The overarching objective of UNV is to promote the role of volunteerism in contributing to peace and development (as defined in UNV’s Corporate Plan and Programme Strategy). We do this by enhancing opportunities for voluntary participation by all peoples. UNV fosters conditions in which volunteerism can flourish through three main activities: advocacy, integration and mobilization. All UNV communications are directed at supporting these objectives. The essential message we are sending is that volunteerism benefits society at large and the individual volunteer by strengthening solidarity and reciprocity among citizens. It can transform the pace and nature of development and peace initiatives. This is inspiration in action.

The SVF multi-year report is a new reporting tool that will be geared to our external audiences. External audiences are made up of our partners including programming partners (UN agencies, the private sector, programme country governments) and donor partners (governments, private sector companies and philanthropic trusts), civil society organizations (including Volunteer Involving Organizations), traditional media (broadcast and print publications), new media (bloggers and interactive online communities) and potential and former UN Volunteers. The report will provide a snapshot of UNV delivery against peace and development projects funded by SVF at a global, regional and national level. The report will report against the UNV programme strategy and provide case studies of programme activities and development impact from 2009-2012.

Duration: 3 months (65 working days)
Start date: 15 September 2013

Activities:

Under the supervision of the Communications Project Manager, and in close liaison with relevant headquarters colleagues and portfolio managers,

• Research UNV projects and activities for coverage in the SVF multi-year report, using projects documents, mid-term and mission reports, evaluations, project fact sheets and country strategic profiles.
• Write text and case studies, using a template that covers primarily the development context, key objectives of the engagement, activities, results, also indicating the magnitude of the activity and its lasting impact (based on partners, budget, duration, UN Volunteers, other volunteers, engaged communities etc)
• Liaise with relevant colleagues at headquarters and field levels to verify information, fact-check stories and data and obtain clearances for their respective case studies.
• Edit and proofread text laid out in SVF report design.
• Ensure filing of working and cleared documents on the internal UNV portal.

Deliverables:

The consultancy will have the following deliverables and deadlines:

No Description Due date

1 Analyse preliminary input from UNV staff and identified documentation – along with collecting additional needed information – with the output being a complete inventory with detailed documentation references and contacts in an Excel sheet with attached Word documents for each story for all potential stories for the Annual Report 1 October 2013
2 Write body of text of SVF multi-year report, including case studies, and select statistical information for highlighting in infographics. 15 October 2013
3 Write preface and introduction and prepare annex with relevant links to reporting and evaluation documents. Ensure fact-checking, follow-up on missing information and relevant clearances of text. Proofread the full text of the report in design layout. 15 November 2013
4 Finalize reporting, draft reporting concept note for future reports (annually) 15 December 2013

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

a. Competencies
o Proven track record in research/editing similar publications in English;
o Research and evaluation skills including ability to synthesize information;
o Good analytical, communication and consolidation skills;
o Knowledge and experience of volunteerism in its diverse manifestations and cultural settings would be an advantage;
o Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

b. Qualifications:

o Advanced university degree in communications, development, international relations or other relevant discipline;
o Minimum 3 years relevant work experience;
o Experience and background in communications, specifically in writing and editing;
o Excellent research and writing/editing skills in English;
o Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish an asset;
o Experience in the UN would be an advantage.

How to apply:

c. How to apply

Applications should be submitted via e-mail procurement@unv.org no later than 7 August (17:00 local Bonn time). Attention to Andra Brige , with “Junior Researcher/Writer Consultancy – 40961” in the subject line.

Mandatory information required

1. Please supply at least three references from previous clients that we can contact. Name, address, e-mail and telephone details are required.
2. A cover letter, including your contact details with a brief presentation of you as an individual consultant (explaining why you are the most suitable candidate);
3. A brief methodology on how you will approach and conduct the work(1000 words or under);
4. Detailed list of services and specific areas of expertise that your institution (or you as an individual) may provide;
5. Curriculum vitae (CV).

Optional information required:

1. Proof of any previous relevant work carried out (1000 words or under);
2. Detailed list of services and specific areas of expertise that you may provide (500 words or under).If you submit an application, UNV expects that you have read and agree with the TOR and the UNV Terms and Conditions, available online:
   http://www.unv.org/fileadmin/docdb/pdf/2011/procurement/UNV-IC_Terms%20%...

Requests for further information must be sent in writing to the e-mail indicated above.

The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in instalments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR. In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including travel, per diems, and number of anticipated working days).

The contract shall be awarded to the consultant who is the most technically qualified and provides the best value for money. The consultancy will be offered to the candidate with the highest combined score (technical 80% and financial 20%).

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Namibia, United States of America
Closing date: 10 Aug 2013

International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI) is currently seeking a Junior M&E Specialist with extensive experience evaluating economic rates for return for education interventions in southern Africa. The tasks include developing and conducting performance monitoring and evaluation of an adult and community learning project in Namibia. This is a long-term intermittent contract for three years, which entails several field trips per year to Namibia.

Must be proficient in: developing and piloting survey instruments; overseeing data collection and entry protocols; obtaining Institutional Review Board and International IRB approvals; overseeing training of data collection staff, field work, and data entry; reviewing raw files from survey firms; analyzing data using STATA and producing reports; coordinating consultations with stakeholders; disseminating report findings including participating in presentations.

• Master’s degree with concentration in economics, public policy or related field that has a strong emphasis in quantitative analysis, including cost-benefit analysis;
• 5 years’ experience conducting research in education economics;
• Experience evaluating social services interventions intended to promote education and/or labor market outcomes;
• Experience designing and implementing mixed methods research;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals for past evaluations preferred.

How to apply:

Please send your most recent CV in English to [email protected], subject-line: Namibia–Junior M&E. No phone calls please, only finalists will be contacted.

Organization: La Isla Foundation
Country: Nicaragua
Closing date: 05 Aug 2013

Position Summary The La Isla Foundation is seeking a junior legal consult to support our Legal Team during an upcoming human rights study. This position is contingent on funding.

Key Responsibilities• Conduct Spanish-language field interviews with affected workers and their families• Conduct Spanish and English in depth qualitative key informant interviews• Provide translation assistance to members of the legal team and locally-based advocates• Assist in qualitative and quantitative data entry and analysis• Assist in the drafting of a study report

Required Qualifications• JD or a graduate degree in law, human rights, international relations, or similar area of study.• Minimum of 2 years work experience in a related setting• Demonstrated familiarity with human rights principles, labor law, and development issues• Legal research experience• Professional-level proficiency in Spanish • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite• Experience with SPSS or other statistical software• Strong written and oral communication skills• Experience conducting human rights interviews and working directly with affected populations

This consultancy assignment is expected take place from Aug 19th to Oct 4th.

How to apply:

We invite qualified and interested applicants to submit a CV and cover letter by email to yvonne@laislafoundation.org and darryl@laislafoundation.org, for consideration. For more information about the La Isla Foundation, please visit http://www.laislafoundation.org