NGO JOBS

Organization: GOAL
Country: Haiti
Closing date: 08 May 2014

General Description of the Programme:
GOAL have been in Haiti since the devastating earthquake in January 2010 and has since then developed a programme portfolio targeting affected communities and supporting resilience building at household and community level. GOAL’s programmes have so far been in both the urban and rural contexts, in Port au Prince and Gressier, respectively. While continuing its support to the housing, water and sanitation needs of vulnerable families affected by the earthquake, GOAL is transitioning to a much longer-term programming approach linking relief and recovery to development through an integrated community-led development programme approach.

With support from the European Union, GOAL will be starting a 30-month urban planning and development programme in two targeted neighborhoods in Port au Prince affected by the 2010 earthquake. This programme is in line with GOAL’s integrated community-led model and will include urban planning, infrastructure repair/construction, owner-driven home repairs, and livelihoods/IGA as well as support community-managed Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), in line with the National Plan for the Management of Risks and Disasters (PNGRD). The objective of the programme is to create communities that are safer and more disaster resilient, with greater access to the economic resources and opportunities to drive their own development at household and community levels.

General Description of the Role:
The Urban Planning Coordinator will responsible for leading the design of an urban development plan for Haut-Turgeau and Debussy neighbourhoods in Port-au-Prince. S/he will also support de design of urban development projects (public spaces, other infrastructure) to be implemented in the second and third year of the programme.

Specific deliverables include:

1. An in-depth assessment of urban planning needs (diagnostic urbain) in the targeted neighbourhoods, with a written report, as well as all relevant documentation
2. The design of an urban development plan (Plan d’amenagement urbain) for Haut-Turgeau and Debussy in accordance with standards set by the Comité interministeriel d’Aménagement du Territoire (CIAT), the MTPTC and other stakeholders involved in urban planning, and ensuring their full participation in the process.
3. The identification and design of community projects in the Haut-Turgeau and Debussy neighborhoods.
4. Work closely with the Community Liaison Team to ensure effective communication with local authorities (CIAT, MTPTC, LNBTP, and ULCBP) and community leaders, facilitating their involvement and understanding of the project.
5. Prepare all technical reports, maps, and analyses relevant to the present programme for internal and external use.
6. Carry out other tasks and activities as requested by Programme Coordinator (EU)
7. Line manage 2 Urban Planning Officers and 1 GIS Officer

Qualifications/Person Specifications (Requirements):

1. Fluent French/Creole speaker, English is a plus
2. A relevant university degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Urban Geography or a related field
3. Minimum 5 years of experience working in urban planning with a minimum of 2 in an INGO
4. Substantial experience managing urban development projects/programmes
5. Proven mastery of cartography and Geographic Information Systems, including related design software (Adobe Illustrator, ArcGIS, etc.)
6. Knowledge of the legal framework for urban planning in Haiti (a plus)
7. Mastery of techniques and tools for participative urban planning
8. Strong writing skills and ability to write quality donor reports, updates and success stories
9. Proven project management skills, including budget, activity and data management
10. Willingness to adapt to basic living conditions
11. Strong analytical and strategic planning skills, creative approach to problem solving
12. Experience of liaising with other agencies and government officials.
13. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
14. Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements.
15. Commitment to beneficiary accountability and humanitarian ethics

This is a 12 month contract which reports to the Programme Coordinator.

Confidentiality :
Ensuring the non disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organisation without authority, except in the normal execution of duty.

This position description is intended to be a guide and is not or cannot be construed as a full account of what an employee is expected to perform in their job now or in the future. An employee’s position may be changed, modified, or altered at any time and employees are expected to assume new assignments enthusiastically and perform to the best of their abilities.

How to apply:

Please apply online via the following link: http://bit.ly/RO94bJ

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: Tetra Tech
Country: Indonesia
Closing date: 28 Feb 2014

Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified applicants for a variety of technical positions to be part of our proposal for the Participatory Land Use Planning (PLUP) activity under the MCA-funded Green Prosperity Project in Indonesia. The Green Prosperity Project aims to promote environmentally sustainable, low carbon economic growth as set forth in the Indonesian Government’s medium- to long-term development plans. To support this objective, the PLUP activity involves administrative boundary setting, updating and integration of land use inventories and enhancing spatial plans at the district and provincial level to support investment in renewable energy and sustainable management of natural resources. Positions will be based in Jakarta and may require frequent travel. Local and regional candidates are encouraged to apply.

THE POSITIONS ARE:*Field Team Leader*Spatial Planner*Community Engagement Specialist*Environmental and Social Assessment Specialist *Institutional Development Specialist*Gender Specialist*Financial Analyst

QUALIFICATIONS:
*Advanced degree in relevant technical or management discipline;*Minimum five years’ professional experience in the relevant field;*Extensive experience working in Indonesia, particularly in Jambi and West Sulawesi; *Fluency in English and Bahasa required.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:*Cover Letter*CV in reverse chronological format*A list of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference.

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.

How to apply:

Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s ad posted.

Apply on-line at: https://careers.tetratechintdev.com/ARDCareers/App/InternationalPostingD...

Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

Organization: UN Population Fund
Country: Benin
Closing date: 19 Feb 2014

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy:

VACANCY NO.: Job ID 2413

CLOSING DATE: 19 February 2014 (5.00 p.m. New York time)

POST TITLE: Technical Adviser, Maternal Health/Family Planning

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

DUTY STATION: Cotonou, Benin

POST TYPE: Non-Rotational

DURATION: One year (renewable) 1

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: West and Central Africa Regional Office

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:

Under the overall supervision of the UNFPA Representative and the direct supervision of the Director of the Maternal and Child Health of the Ministry of Health, the International technical adviser is responsible for providing technical support to the implementation of the consolidated annual work plan 2014 for strengthening Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (EmOC) and increased Family Planning (FP) in Benin. The position is available immediately for an initial period of one (1) year.

In collaboration with the national counterpart (Government and Civil Society), UN agencies and other partners, he/she contributes substantially to reducing family planning unmet needs, increasing coverage of EmOC, strengthening the institutional framework for the management of human resources in maternal health and family planning, improving the availability and accessibility of reproductive health services quality, with active community involvement. He/she oversees the implementation of the Annual Work Plan (AWP), particularly in the health districts covered by the program. He/she ensures the quality of interventions and outcomes : (i) best practices and lessons learned in the management of the work plan , (ii) leadership, governance, coordination , monitoring and evaluation at all levels of the health pyramid for the promotion of Family Planning, and Gender for accelerating maternal mortality reduction and Benin sustainable development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Expert will accomplish the following tasks:

• Develop a synthesis of all programmes and projects funded by Benin UNFPA Country Office in the field of maternal health, family planning and protection of sexual and reproductive health of young girls showing synergies, complementarities, any duplication. This summary document will have a clear strategic vision. It will take into account the United Nation Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and show interactions, complementarities, potential duplication with the action plans of sister agencies such as UNICEF and WHO. It will propose a joint action plan with other agencies in the field of interventions to reduce maternal mortality, especially pillars: FP, Commodity Security, Sexual Health of Adolescents and Young, EmOC, antenatal refocused, deliveries attended by qualify staff, preventing the HIV transmission from mother to child and nutrition of pregnant women.• Develop a permanent knowledge, in conjunction with the Regional Office and Headquarters, Experts on innovative strategies maternal health/family planning in order to accelerate progress towards the achievement of MDG 5 - Improving maternal health;• Participate in the implementation and monitoring of Annual Work Plan activities by conducting field visits, participate in review meetings and missions evaluation and prepare quarterly and annual reports on the progress;• Exploit studies and research available data in Benin on maternal health, family planning and the girl, and maintain statistics relating thereto, with a view to updating indicators of maternal health;• Contribute to the creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting the results, lessons learned, successes and best practices, strategies and innovative approaches to promoting maternal health, family planning and securing products;• Strengthen national capacities in Reproductive Health for: i) conduct needs assessments in the field of EmOC and FP, ii) achieve cost estimates of developed plans and rapidly mobilize the resources required for their implementation; iii) conduct the political dialogue for growth and the equitable distribution of qualified heath providers, particularly midwives for skilled attendance at birth iv) contribute to equitable access to reproductive health services, including for the poor; v) propose initiatives to address the deep causes of maternal mortality, including gender inequalities vi) improve monitoring and evaluation;• Strengthen partnership with other UN agencies, and civil society organizations for the planning, implementation and monitoring of high impact interventions to reduce maternal mortality; • Report regularly on progress in maternal health/family planning and sharing information with the various actors in the context of improving intervention strategies in this regard;• Contribute to the mobilization of financial resources for: i) the promotion of family planning, ii) the promotion of maternal health; iii ) strengthening Reproductive Health Commodity Security, iv ) the protection of the girl, preparing adequate documentation and participating in meetings of donors;• Coordinate and manage available resources on the Thematic Funds;• Contribute to the Annual Work Plan 2014 evaluation and the development of the Annual Work Plan 2015 for EmOC strengthening and FP intensification;• Provide technical support for the operation of the Country Office two clusters;• Perform other tasks as requested by the supervisor in the area of his/her competences.

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:

• Development and programme management focused on results • Innovation and dissemination of new approaches• Resources mobilization from national governments and partners/Building strategic alliances with partners• Advocacy / Presentation of an oriented agenda• Resources mobilization

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Advanced university degree or equivalent in public health, population and demography, a degree of Doctor in Medicine or a Midwife with additional positive factors.

Knowledge and Experience:

• 7 years of professional experience preferably in program/project management in the public or private sector in the field of reproductive health, of which at least 3 years at the international level.

• Experience in maternal health, emergency obstetric and neonatal care and family planning will be highly appreciated. It is the same for any candidate who has worked for the United Nations.

• Have field experience in public health in developing countries and a good knowledge of social, economic and political sub- region of West and Central Africa context is an asset.

• Have proven skills in report writing and publication of articles in maternal health and family planning is essential.

LanguagesMastery of French and a good working knowledge in English is required.

Knowledge informationProven skills in current use of the office software are also required.

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 Children's Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 21 Jan 2014

Terms of Reference

RESEARCH & PLANNING CONSULTANT, URBAN PLANNING & PROGRAMMING

Duration: January 2014-31 December 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. February 2014Coordinate 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 Coordinate participation, logistics and global advocacy related to urban issues in line with World Cup events and partnerships. July 2014 In collaboration with UNICEF sectors, prepare strategy for toolkit modules
Coordinate consultation on urban child index for regional officers and Country Office focal points. August 2014 Coordinate roll-out of urban planning, programming, disaster preparedness and humanitarian response module (as part of urban toolkit). September 2014 Coordinate panel participation, logistics and advocacy for the Clinton Global Initiative in New York, USA. September 2014 Develop strategy for integrating urban issues, solutions and governance into existing A Promise Renewed (APR) and End Violence campaigns, in collaboration with PD. October 2014 Complete analysis of regional urban and sectoral consultations conducted in first three quarters of 2014 – to feed into 2014 draft of urban toolkit. Interviews with sections and collaboration with evaluation colleagues required. December 2014Prepare analysis of country-level progress (innovations and gaps) achieved in urban programming in 2014 in collaboration with urban M&E specialist and the Evaluation Offices – analysis will be incorporated into urban toolkit. December 2014 Coordinate ongoing development of and advocacy for UNICEF urban child index, including liaising with municipalities, COs and technical focal points. Ongoing until December 2014 Identify and document models and methodologies with potential for replication and scale-up, particularly around multidimensional urban poverty assessments (i.e. Egypt, Zimbabwe), tools to facilitate improved access to basic services in slums and informal settlements, child protection, urban upgrading, and adolescent programming. Ongoing until December 2014Facilitate quarterly urban planning conference calls with Country Offices and Regional Offices. Ongoing until December 2014

Collaborate closely with urban specialist on implementation of new partnerships, publication of new research and advocacy and internal and external events. Ongoing until December 2014

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

Education:

Master’s degree required/PhD 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 5 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: 21 January 2014

Qualified candidates are requested to send their submissions to pdconsultants@unicef.org with subject line: RESEARCH & PLANNING 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: Kickstart
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 07 Feb 2014

KickStart International is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Strategic Planning Fellow for a short-term and highly visible project. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with KickStart’s Senior Management team to help us with the development our strategic plan for 2020.

About the Organization:

KickStart-International www.kickstart.org is an award-winning, nonprofit social enterprise with a mission to lift millions of people in Africa out of poverty. They do this by designing and mass-marketing simple, “MoneyMaker” branded, human-powered irrigation pumps. These low-cost pumps are bought by poor local farmers who use them to irrigate their plots. The farmers move from rain-fed subsistence farming to commercial, irrigated agriculture. They grow and sell high-value crops throughout the year—especially in the long dry “hungry” seasons when the prices are highest—and on average increase their annual net farm incomes by about 500%. For the first time, they can properly feed and educate their children, afford healthcare and plan for their futures. To date, more than 150,000 farming families have used MoneyMaker pumps to climb out of poverty.

KickStart was recognized as one of the “Top 100 Best NGOs in the World” in 2012 and 2013 by The Global Journal. The U.S. Department of State presented KickStart with the first-ever Innovation Award for the Empowerment of Women and Girls in 2012. In 2011, Forbes named KickStart to their “Impact 30 List” as one of the world’s leading social entrepreneurs. Fast Company Magazine and the Monitor Group awarded KickStart with a Social Capitalist Award in each of the years 2004-2008.

About the Position:

The duration of the project is between 4-6 months and the Strategic Planner will report to KickStart’ Chief Development & Partnerships Officer. The ideal candidate will be someone who already lives in New York City and will have the flexibility to travel to Nairobi, Kenya for periods of 2 to 3 weeks. A monthly stipend will be available for the position.

The Strategic Planner will support the design and development of KickStart’s strategic growth plan -for the 2014-2020 period. Specifically, this role will:

• Implement and project manage the strategic planning process and associated templates
• Perform industry and competitive analysis, and research best practices and competitive benchmarking
• Conduct informational interviews with KickStart’s management team and other staff, partners, and donors to identify key constraints and strategies
• Perform high-level market/opportunity research and sizing
• Consolidate data and recommendations and compile the plan - this will include new innovations, new target markets/countries, marketing and sales initiatives, leverage strategies, partnerships, new products/services and financial offerings
• Develop financial model to support the strategic plan

Qualifications:
• Experience in management consulting with a high-end consulting firm
• Experience in practical and realistic strategic planning, competitive and industry analysis
• Experience in project management and implementation
• Excellent experience and proven skills in team facilitation with a high level of responsibility
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Exceptional planning, organizational, and leadership capabilities
• Strong analytical skills, including a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel financial modeling
• Results/performance orientated, and a proven “self-starter”
• Ability to work in a dynamic and unstructured environment

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please email your cover letter, together with your resume (maximum of 2 pages), with the position in the subject line of your email to info@kickstart.org by February 7, 2014.

Organization: UN Population Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 17 Jan 2014

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy:

JOB ID NO.: 2386

CLOSING DATE: 17 January 2014 (5:00 p.m. New York time)

POST TITLE: Strategic Planning Specialist

CATEGORY: ICS- 11 (P-4)

POST NUMBER: 26798

POST TYPE: Non-Rotational

DUTY STATION: New York

DURATION: One year (renewable)

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Strategy, Policy and Standards Branch (SPSB), Programme Division

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT

The Strategic Planning Specialist post is located in the Programme Division (PD), Strategy, Policy and Standards Branch (SPSB). The incumbent reports directly to the Chief of Branch.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Chief of Branch, the incumbent performs tasks in the following areas:

A. Strategic planning

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of UNFPA’s strategic plan, including resource allocation mechanisms and results frameworks.
• Provide substantive input in the design and implementation of the UNFPA environmental scanning architecture, which includes monitoring and analysis of political, socio-cultural and economic trends/issues, to help the organization timely react to the changes in the environment and strategically position itself internally and externally.
• Contribute to the setting of annual organizational priorities for the Fund.
• Review, provide inputs to and advise on donor frameworks and assessments.
• Coordinate planning processes

B. Development of policy, guidance and tools

• Identify policy needs and lead the development and review of policies and guidance related to strategic planning, including results frameworks and funding arrangements.
• Develop, implement and maintain corporate strategic planning tools and mechanisms, including as related to results frameworks and funding arrangements.
• Develop, deploy and maintain training modules related to strategic planning.

C. Advisory, knowledge sharing and capacity development

• Provide strategic planning advice across the organization.
• Provide training to staff on the appli¬cation of policies and tools related to strategic planning, including results frameworks and funding arrangements, as required, especially to field staff.
• Establish and maintain knowledge sharing mechanisms for dissemi¬nation of results and lessons learned for strategic planning.
• Prepare and conduct presentations and briefings to internal and external audiences, such as the Executive Committee, Executive Board, Audit Advisory Committee and parliamentarians.

D. Representation

• Participate on UNFPA’s behalf in interagency meetings on strategic planning related issues.
• Provide substantive inputs to shape UN sister agency strategic plans.

E. Management

• Coach and manage junior staff, support staff and consultants, as applicable.
• Coordination of planning processes

F. Perform other duties as required by the Chief of the Branch or the Director of the Division

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced university degree, preferably in international relations, international development, public administration, business, management or other related field.
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible relevant experience, particularly in strategic planning, of which at least three years at the international level.
• Demonstrated success in developing and/or implementing corporate strategic plans required.
• Experience with results-based management and/or coordination of planning processes, with funding arrangements/development finance, and management experience highly desirable.
• Developing country programming and/or international development experience desirable.
• Excellent analytical and communications skills required.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

Core Competencies

• Values/Guiding Principles;
• Performance Management;
• Developing People/Coaching and Mentoring & Fostering Innovation and Empowerment;
• Working in Teams;
• Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence;
• Communication;
• Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making;
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking and Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence;
• Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning

Functional Competencies

• Results-based programme development and management.
• Innovation and marketing of new approaches.
• Job knowledge/technical.
• Advocacy / advancing a policy oriented.
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, 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.

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.

Notice to applicants: 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.

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 http://www.unfpa.org/employment

Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Denmark
Closing date: 31 Oct 2013

Purpose of the Position

Under the general guidance of the Chief, Procurement Services and in close coordination with other PS specialists, the Planning Officer will be responsible for the data management, forecasting and planning and execution of monitoring and evaluation activities in support of Procurement Services.

Key Expected Results

Planning and Forecasting:

• Work closely with Supply Division procurement centers and UNICEF Country Offices on issues of long term forecasting of quantities and planning of funding.

• Ensure timely, high-quality PS forecast preparation and regular update and monitoring

• Work closely with the PS Funded positions in the field offices and provide support to the PS Funding process

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Ensure that quality information is available to assess progress towards expected results established in OMP

• Ensure that the Supply Division procurement centers, UNICEF stakeholders and key external partners have timely and accurate information on the implementation of PS projects

• Provide support M and E activities for PS projects and key accounts (DRC, Malawi, UNDP etc)Overview and support PS partners satisfaction management process

Data Management:

• Development of new / improved data analysis approaches and reporting formats on key PS activities (including data for performance management and KPI monitoring, as well as providing divisional report data on request)

• Ensure key Procurement Services data and information reports is available for Supply Division procurement centers, UNICEF stakeholders and key external partners

• Track key PS statistics and trends and provide comparative analysis against UNICEF PS procurement trends.

• Prepare key UNICEF PS data for external audiences, including partners, auditors, consultants, etc.

• Performs other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Academic qualifications:

Advanced university degree in social sciences, statistics, planning development, planning.

Work Experience:
Five years relevant experience in development planning, monitoring and evaluation, and data management.

Any other requirements
Specific Technical Knowledge Required:
- Excellent data management and analysis skills
- Knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation approaches
- Professional technical knowledge/expertise in Evaluation Process Management, Follow-up on Recommendations and Dissemination of M&E results.
- Emerging international good practice in monitoring and evaluation partnerships.

Common Technical Knowledge Required:
- Professional technical knowledge/expertise in data management. Professional technical knowledge/expertise in methodology of M&E, including theories, standards and models, quantitative/qualitative/mixed methods, validity/reliabilitytesting of data, data analysis and interpretation, and statistical inference methods.
- Professional technical knowledge/expertise in Activity Monitoring & Evaluation, Evaluation Design, data analysis, and reporting.
- Gender equality and diversity awareness

Language requirements:
- Fluency in English and another UN language

Competencies of Successful Candidate
- Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
- Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
- Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.
- Adjusts team or department`s approach to embrace changing circumstances.
- Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities.
- Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.
- Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
- Sets clearly defined objectives and plans activities for self, own team or department.

Remarks
Post established with effect from 1 January 2014
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

How to apply:

APPLICATIONS:

Please be informed that all applications to UNICEF are handled via UNICEF Employment, which is UNICEF's online recruiting system. You can apply to the above position by creating your profile, and application at our web site: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index.php. Kindly note that all applications should be in English and that applications outside of the online recruiting system will not be accepted.

Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 24 Oct 2013

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

The IRC has been in Liberia since 1996, providing health and education support for the large numbers of repatriating refugees. Currently, IRC Liberia implements multi-sector programming with a specific focus in Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE), Child and Youth Protection and Development (CYPD) and Health in Lofa, Nimba and Motserrado countries. In addition, the IRC provides services to Ivorian refugees who fled from the 2010 election violence in Cote d’Ivoire.

Background

IRC Liberia seeks a research intern to oversee the operations research component on a new multi- year grant funded by USAID’s Child Survival Health Grants Program (CSHGP). The project aims to reduce maternal and child mortality by increasing Liberian women’s access to quality family planning services within the MOHSW’s Essential Package of Health Services ten-year health care plan. The project will target the catchment population of JDJ Hospital in Monrovia, Curran Hospital in Zorzor, Lofa County and five health clinics in rural Lofa. The IRC partners with the MOHSW, implementing project activities through their facilities and cadre of community health workers. The project strategy includes piloting and extending approaches which have the support of the MOHSW, but have not yet been tried in Liberia. These approaches include:• Introduction of injectable contraception into the service package of Community Health Volunteers (CHV), who currently deliver child and maternal health interventions in a house-to-house model• Development school reproductive health programs for adolescent girls• Integration of family planning services into other service delivery areas in primary health care facilities such as childhood immunization• Dispensing long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) and promoting PPIUCD as a routine part of post-abortion and post-partum care at two hospitals and one health center

The purpose of the Operations Research (OR) component of the “Better Future, Better Lives: Reducing Child and Maternal Mortality in Liberia” is to provide essential information to policy-makers on effective mechanisms to expand family planning use in Liberia. The OR study will use a quasi-experimental design to measure the effects of integrated FP/MNCH service delivery at health facilities and in communities on FP and MNCH acceptance and continuation in Lofa County. The research methods employed will be a cohort study of family planning acceptors; exit interviews with health facility clients; surveys of health staff and community volunteers; and analysis of HMIS.

This study is a collaboration between IRC and Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

Scope of Work? Coordinate the OR field activities including:o selection and training of the data collection workers for each studyo development of standardized procedures for regular data collection, processing and storageo logistics for study implementation ? Work with IRC staff and Columbia MSPH faculty to analyze data and prepare reports

Learning Objectives? Observe and work with professional staff on various tasks related to the research – specifically, organizing FGDs, recruiting women to the study and organizing exit interviews? Develop research skills related to Reproductive health in the development context? Gain an understanding of the management process through observing technical staff and coordinating activities

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an MA in Public Health (or a recent graduate)• Experience and openness to working with communities in the field• Strong M&E and research skills• Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point • Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills • Some experience working on RH programs in African context, preferred• Fluent in written and spoken English

Please note: this internship is unpaid with no flight provided. All can apply. Applicants in Liberia are encouraged to apply.

Internship is for approximately 6 months.

How to apply:

Please apply online: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&r... .

Organization: Habitat for Humanity International
Country: Philippines
Closing date: 31 Oct 2013

Job Description:

As a key member of our Asia/Pacific (AP) Area Office (AO), you will shape the direction of Habitat in the region by working directly with the leadership of National Organizations (NOs), Boards, and the AP AO staff to provide leadership, coordination and facilitation to the area through formulating and developing the NO strategic plans, monitoring the strategic alignment, and partnering with the NOs to provide business planning and organizational performance monitoring. You will work with a dedicated and excited regional staff that recognize not only the great needs in the region for adequate housing but also the enormous opportunity Habitat has to affect real change in the region.

As the Associate Director of Strategy and Business Planning, you will manage and lead various cross department task force groups focused on AO and NO strategy development, business planning, and organizational performance monitoring. You are a ‘wordsmith’, able to effectively communicate with individuals, carefully exacting the intended combination of actions and words to elicit the desired effect on individuals and groups alike. You are a natural at team building and understand the subtleties of persuasion and influence to achieve an intended outcome.

Habitat for Humanity International is in a growth pattern, continuing to expand our programs and families served annually. We need someone with the unique ability to think globally/regionally and look at the large-scale, strategic issues to effectively communicate strategy choices and management processes. You will report to the Sr. Director, AP Operations and will be based out of our Manila, Philippines office.

Responsibilities

1. Support the Area Management Team (AMT) in developing and strengthening the strategic growth plan and priorities for the Asia-Pacific area

2. Work closely with the Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) HQ’s and the AO departments to design and coordinate an Area Implementation Plan (AIP) and annual business planning process and framework that enables clear and measurable area and departmental objectives that support HFHI area and global strategic priorities and initiatives.

3. Develop processes, frameworks and tools that support NO’s in business modeling and planning; develop annual operating plans that demonstrate alignment with and achieve implementation of national level strategic plans.

4. Coordinate a quarterly business review process to review progress of regional AIPs and business plan implementations.

5. Assess and advise the AMT on the strategic priority of initiatives originating from HFHI as they affect AO and NO planning, human and budgetary resources and operations.

Minimum qualifications

BA/BS degree (economics, business administration, public administration, international development or related field helpful)

5+ years’ experience in international development, management, and cross functional management experience within the international humanitarian industry

Excellent communication ability in both written/spoken English, ability to effectively express ideas, thoughts, and concepts clearly and effectively in writing

Excellent project management skills

Preferred qualifications

MBA or graduate degree in a management, technical or development a plus Demonstrated experience in Asia Strong knowledge and understanding of humanitarian industry (relief, development, and advocacy), including how INGOs operate in the global, regional and local contexts

How to apply:

Candidates should express interest via our applicant tracking system at:http://www.habitatjobs.org/JobDetail.asp?jid=57724

Organization: The International Cooperation Agency of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities
Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 21 Sep 2013

VNG International and its consortium is preparing a proposal for the following project: “Cities and Climate Change Project (CCCP)” in Mozambique (WB funded). The overall objective is to increase municipal capacity to sustainably plan, manage and finance climate resilient urban development, including through the strengthening 20 pilot municipalities in order to improve their performance in the following areas (1) tax and financial management and (2) land and urban environment planning and environment.

For the purpose of this tender, we are looking for the following expert:

KE6 - Technician in land planning and management systems At least 5 (five) years experience in urban planning; land management; and structuring of land and property registry systems.. At least 5 (five) years experience in conducting collection of data embedded in land planning processes and structuring of land and property registry systems; Thorough knowledge of Mozambican laws and Experience with Mozambican municipalities will be considered an advantage. Degree in geography or geographical, urban, or environmental sciences or another area considered relevant and compatible; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Fluency in Portuguese and strong command of written and oral English desirable ; Command in writing professional documents.

Estimated starting date: Q4 2013/Q1 2014
Project duration: 30 months

How to apply:

Interested experts are invited to send their updated CV to the attention of Ms. Daniela de Sousa (daniela.desousa@vng.nl) with C.C. to Ms. Eva Erren (Eva.Errem@vng.nl) before September 21st 2013.Please clearly state in your message for which position your are applying .

Please note that only qualified experts will be requested to elaborate on their solicitation.Further information on the various responsibilities assigned to the expert and the scope of the assignment will be available upon request at daniela.desousa@vng.nl

Organization: The International Cooperation Agency of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities
Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 21 Sep 2013

VNG International and its consortium is preparing a proposal for the following project: “Cities and Climate Change Project (CCCP)” in Mozambique (WB funded). The overall objective is to increase municipal capacity to sustainably plan, manage and finance climate resilient urban development, including through the strengthening 20 pilot municipalities in order to improve their performance in the following areas (1) tax and financial management and (2) land and urban environment planning and environment.

For the purpose of this tender, we are looking for the following expert:

KE5 - Senior specialist in land planning and management systems At least 15 (fifteen) years experience in urban planning; urban environmental planning and management; urban land administration; and structuring of land and property registry systems. At least 10 (ten) years experience in conducting collection of data embedded in land planning processes and structuring of land and property registry systems; Thorough knowledge of Mozambican laws and Experience with Mozambican municipalities will be considered an advantage. Degree in geography or geographical, urban, or environmental sciences or related areas; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Fluency in Portuguese and strong command of written and oral English desirable ; Command in writing professional documents.

Estimated starting date: Q4 2013/Q1 2014
Project duration: 30 months

How to apply:

Interested experts are invited to send their updated CV to the attention of Ms. Daniela de Sousa (daniela.desousa@vng.nl) with C.C. to Ms. Eva Erren (Eva.Erren@vng.nl) before September 21st 2013.

Please clearly state in your message for which position your are applying.

Please note that only qualified experts will be requested to elaborate on their solicitation.Further information on the various responsibilities assigned to the expert and the scope of the assignment will be available upon request at daniela.desousa@vng.nl

Organization: Global Health Fellows Program
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 02 Oct 2013

Technical Advisor III: Senior Governance and Policy Advisor for Family Planning

Location: Washington, DC

The Global Health Fellows Program II (GHFP-II) seeks a Senior Governance and Policy Advisor for Family Planning (GHFP II-P2-073) to work within the Policy, Evaluation and Communication Division of the Office of Population and Reproductive Health in the Bureau for Global Health. GHFP-II is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with CDC Development Solutions and Management Systems International. GHFP-II is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). GHFP-II’s goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID health programs by addressing the Agency’s immediate and emerging human capacity needs.

The Senior Governance and Policy Advisor for Family Planning (Senior Advisor) will serve as a senior technical advisor to the Office of Population and Reproductive Health, and will work across the policy portfolio of the Office of Population, particularly supporting the Health Policy Project (HPP). Serving as a member of the HPP Management Team, the Senior Advisor will substantively contribute to the oversight, implementation and management of the HPP, including provision of technical assistance to missions, technical review of project work plans and budgets, monitoring and evaluation plans, project products and annual management reviews. In addition, the Senior Advisor will focus on a family planning agenda with intersection into HIV/AIDS and maternal and child health policy work. S/he will also contribute to the overall goals of the Office and the Division through participation in Policy, Evaluation and Communication Division projects and activities as assigned.

For a full listing of roles and responsibilities please go to our website at www.ghfp.net/recruitment.

REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree or higher in public health, health policy, international health or relations, social sciences or related field; Minimum 10 years’ experience in family planning/reproductive health with at least 3 years’ experience in an international or resource challenged setting; Strong knowledge of and demonstrated experience with governance (including accountability) and policy programming in international or resource challenged environments; Demonstrated understanding of public health issues: family planning/reproductive health, maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS, health systems; Experience in design, administration, management and implementation of health programs in public, NGO and/or private sectors in developing countries or resource challenged settings; Knowledge or experience in crosscutting issues of capacity development, gender equity, access for underserved populations, and /or improving health systems desirable; Strong communications skills and ability to present information clearly in English both verbally and in writing; Ability to work well with multiple stakeholders; Working proficiency in French or Spanish desirable; Ability to travel internationally; US citizenship or US permanent residency required.

How to apply:

All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP-II’s online recruitment system at https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/, which allows you to store your CV, profile and biodata form in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on October 2, 2013. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.

Organization: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Country: Libya
Closing date: 20 Sep 2013

As a federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development.

For our operations in Libya/Tripoli, we are looking for a/an

Short Term Expert (STE) in Workforce Planning

Field of activity
Within the framework of EUNIDA, a grouping of EU Member State implementing agencies, GIZ International Services is managing the EU Libya Health Systems Strengthening Programme.

1) Background

The Libyan health care delivery system reflects past systemic imbalances and the impact of the civil war. Weakened health services are largely deficient in their capacity to attend to the needs of the population. The increased prevalence of mental disorders and physical disabilities –a consequence of the conflict– further exacerbate the situation.
The overall objective of the EU-LHSS programme is to improve efficiency, effectiveness and quality of health service delivery in Libya. The purpose of this action is to strengthen strategic planning, financing as well as management and quality of health service delivery through targeted reforms and pilot interventions.

2) The EU-LHSS programme is articulated around three result areas:

Result One Strategic Planning, Health Financing and Capacity Strengthened: National health strategy, related policies and action plans developed; health financing options identified; provider payment mechanisms reviewed; and capacity of the Ministry of Health and Health Professionals Associations strengthened at all levels.

Result Two Health Service Delivery and Quality of Health Care: Health Service Package successfully rolled out in pilot areas; options for public private partnerships identified; quality of outcomes framework and accreditation standards developed and selected quality improvements reported.

Result Three Workforce Planning, Development and Management: Recruitment and retention targets in place; pre-service and in-service training needs assessed and partially addressed through targeted training and partnerships with training institutions; curricula upgraded and standardised; licensing standards and management tools developed and rolled out in pilot areas.

3) Objectives and scope of work of the mission

3.1 General objective of the mission

The Short-Term Expertise (STE) described in these Terms of Reference is complementary to the tasks of the long-term experts and responds to a request articulated by the Working Group (WG) on Human Resources for Health and the Human Resources Directorate the Ministry of Health.

The expertise mobilised will support the Chair of the Working Group (WG) on Human Resources for Health and the Director of the Human Resources Directorate the Ministry of Health to:

• Prepare a draft workforce analysis, which reviews the skill mix, current staffing policies, qualifica-tions and geographic distribution of the health workforce based on the sources of information currently available; and
• Develop a draft workforce plan with short-term and long-term objectives for recruitment, deploy-ment and production of human resources as well as a projection of needs to guide the identifica-tion of student intake targets for the academic year 2014 onwards.
• If remuneration data is available - to undertake a comparative analysis and to make outline pro-posals for potential remuneration packages for each broad category of staff

3.2 Scope of work of the mission

i) To carry out interviews with all relevant staff within the Ministry of Health that hold information centrally that is pertinent to the workforce analysis

ii) To ascertain the extent of workforce information held by Departments throughout the Ministry and where appropriate outside the Ministry on health staffing levels

iii) To review the scope for linking this information into a central HR database

iv) To test the accuracy of this information at a hospital level and district level in Tripoli and surroundings

v) To prepare a draft report by the end of week 3 showing a breakdown of the staff under the following categories: age, sex, job title, specialism, grade, place of work, geographical location and the level of the qualification. If remuneration data is available to link this information to the broad staff categories

vi) Prior to the workshop to test alternative scenario’s for the proposed Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and provide illustrations of the sort of information that might be available to Direc-tors and Heads that will aid their decision-making. Where possible, to demonstrate these aspects using actual manpower information obtained.

vii) To help organise and present at a Workshop to outline a workforce analysis, a workforce plan and a projection of needs to guide the identification of student intake targets for the academic year 2014 onwards

viii) To prepare draft Terms of Reference to mobilise short term expertise to design and develop a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) for the Ministry of Health

ix) To prepare a final report before the end of week 4 and the end of the mission that takes into ac-count comments from the Workshop

3.3 Expected results and deliverables

• Workforce analysis and workforce plan with short-term and long-term objectives for recruitment, deployment and production of human resources drafted including a timeframe for the roll out of implementation
• Projection of needs availed to guide the identification of student intake targets for the academic year 2014 onwards
• Consultative Workshop of Stakeholders organised
• Feedback solicited and integrated into the analysis and plan
• Terms of Reference prepared for development of a Human Resource Information System (HRIS), prepared
• Final Report submitted

4) Management of the mission

4.1 Work language

The work language is English. Some documents may however be in Arabic.

4.2 Responsibilities

The Short Term Expert will report directly to the Director of the Human Resource Department of the Ministry of Health and the Chair of the Human Resource Working Group. The expert will also ensure close consultation with the LTE for Human Resources.

The first day there will be a full briefing from the LTE, GIZ support team and introductions to key indi-viduals within the Ministry. The remainder of the first three weeks will be occupied by interviews and review of relevant documents.

The role of the LTE in support of this mission will be as follows:

• Provide background papers on the Human Resource position in Health in Libya in advance of the mission
• Arrange a comprehensive induction for the expert
• Prepare a short explanation of the purpose in mission in English and Arabic to be included in a letter of authorisation from the Human Resources Director of the Ministry of Health
• Facilitate a programme and a series of appointments and interviews

4.3 Timetable

The duration of the mission will be of 24 days and is expected to take place by 31 December 2013.

It is planned that the Short Term Expert (STE) in Human Resources Functions of the Ministry of Health will be mobilised concurrently with another Short Term Expert on HR Functions of the Ministry of Health so as to avoid duplication of interviews with key Heads of Department. There may be follow-up missions identified according to the results of the STE’s.

• Prior to the conclusion of the third week following the arrival of the expert in country, the Short Term Expert should be in a position to present and discuss a first draft of his/her report and submit it to the Director of the Human Resource Department of the Ministry of Health, the Chair of the Human Resource Working Group and the LTE for Human Resources
• At least three days prior to the end of the mission the expert shall deliver a final report, which should have incorporated feedback from the Director of the Human Resource Department of the Ministry of Health, the Chair of the Human Resource Working Group and the LTE for Human Re-sources
• At the beginning of the fourth week a workshop should be held either jointly or separately with one planned for HR Functions of the Ministry of Health

4.4 Location of the mission

The location of the mission is Tripoli, Libya.

5 The Expertise required

5.1 Number of experts and working days

STE Expert: Up to 24 working days

Experts are permitted to work 6 days a week with 1 day (unpaid) off.

5.2 Profile of the expert

Expert – Category 2

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years progressively responsible professional work experience across various human resource disciplines of which 3 years should be in middle-income countries
• Demonstrated success leading complex, evolving, large-scale HRH reform programmes, operations, tasks and teams, working with multiple sectors and stakeholders
• Experience of sector policy-led approaches to human resource development essential
• Capacity to participate in consultative activities and experience in dealing with senior Government and/or private sector officials
• Proven experience in integrating best practices in workforce management into national HRM systems
• Proven experience in undertaking workforce analyses and developing workforce plans in developing country contexts
• Knowledge and familiarity with HRIS systems in both developed and developing countries
• Has received training in gender and development.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in either Human Resources Management (HRM), Health Care Management (HCM), Business Administration (MBA), Public Health (MPH) or related discipline;
• Recognised expertise and technical achievement in HRM and leadership development;
• Knowledge of best practices in HRM
• Knowledge of the Libyan health care landscape at national and local level desirable
• Regional experience in the Middle East and North Africa desirable
• Fluent in English and knowledge of Arabic an asset.

6) Reports

6.1 Format and contents

The report should specifically address subheadings i) – ix) outlined under section 3.2 and the General Objectives as outlined under section 3.1.

The report shall also summarise the main activities implemented, potential constraints encountered, the measures taken or to be taken (by the expert, the programme or the Ministry of Health) to ensure the achievement of the objectives and the expected results. Further, the report shall deliver an analy-sis of potential gaps with regards to the expected results as well as recommendations for the imple-mentation of the EU-LHSS programme.

6.2 Delivery and approval of reports

The first and final draft reports will be delivered electronically. All documents delivered by the expert shall receive prior approval by the Director of the Human Resource Department of the Ministry of Health, the Chair of the Human Resource Working Group and the LTE for Human Resources working in close consultation with members of the Working Group on Human Resources for Health. The Final Report will be delivered electronically to the LTE for onward transmission to the members of the Hu-man Resource Working Group.

How to apply:

If you are interested, please do not hesitate to apply until 20th September 2013 via email (CV and letter of motivation).
Email: matthieu.david@giz.de ;
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH