NGO JOBS

Organization: Legal Response Initiative
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 03 Mar 2014

The Legal Response Initiative (LRI) is a small London based charity that supports poor and climate vulnerable developing countries and civil society observer organisations in connection with the international negotiations on climate change. It works through a network of lawyers from law firms, barrister chambers and universities in different jurisdictions who provide legal advice and assistance free of charge. To extend our legal support services to new beneficiaries, in particular South American countries, strengthen our network of expert advisers and proactively promote the organisation’s activities in the lead-up to the 2015 climate conference, LRI seeks to recruit a

Public Relations and Outreach Officer for (initially) 12 months at an annual salary of between £28,500 and £33,000 depending on experience.

As part of a small team of staff and volunteers responsibilities will include:

• Managing LRI’s image and brand;
• Promoting and raising awareness of the initiative and its work to a wide range of audiences;
• Organising outreach events and other meetings;
• Maintaining and updating the LRI website and advice database;
• Writing and editing leaflets, brochures, press releases, newsletters, websites and social media;
• Representing the organisation at events, conferences and exhibitions;
• Developing good working relationships with the media;
• Developing and implementing LRI’s media and public relations strategy;
• Strengthening and developing LRI’s network of beneficiaries and supporters;
• Communicating with and ensuring the continuous engagement of LRI stakeholders including volunteers, government delegations and law firms;
• Management and supervision of volunteers; and
• Attending UNFCCC meetings.

The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

• A degree in any subject;
• At least three years of relevant professional experience;
• Excellent communication skills in oral and in written English;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• The proven ability to create and maintain networks;
• Presentation skills;
• Creativity;
• Right to live and work in the UK;
• Ability to travel outside Europe; and
• A high level of IT, WordPress and social media literacy.

In addition,

• An understanding of the international law and policy making process on climate or another subject area;
• Excellent command of Spanish; and
• Some legal background would be an advantage.

How to apply:

Please email a CV and cover letter (each no more than two pages) setting out your motivations for applying for the position and how you meet the requirements above to: coordinator@legalresponseinitiative.org

Please also provide details of at least two referees whom we may contact in the event that we offer you the position.

The deadline for applications is Monday 3 March 2014. Selected applicants will be called for an interview during the week commencing 17 March and be requested to complete a short assignment. Employment can start immediately.

LRI is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

The position is funded by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN).

Organization: CARE
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 28 Feb 2014

CARE seeks a Communication and Outreach Specialist to participate in a USAID-funded, multi-year project that supports gender equality and female empowerment in addressing the social, political, and economic challenges Jordanian women encounter. This goal – and its associated objectives, intermediate results, tasks, and activities – are predicated on USAID’s definition of gender equality, elucidated in the Agency’s Gender Equality and Female Empowerment Policy.

This project’s goal, reflecting USAID/Jordan’s Special Development Objective for gender equality and female empowerment, is manifest in three components: The first relates to expanding social dialogue on gender equality, the second to strengthening advocacy for female empowerment, and the third to improving services for women and girls. USAID expects that, “as positive changes in discriminatory social norms and practices are promoted, and adocacy and policy reforms for women’s issus are strengthened, then female empowerment and gender equality will be enhanced” (RFA, 7).

The Communication and Outreach Specialist will help with gender-equitable messaging under the three components.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of five years’ relevant experience in developing countries.Demonstrated experience in building constructive relationships between government and civil society.Demonstrated experience in applying participatory methods.Demonstrated experience in gender-related activities.Understanding of Jordanian communities and the Jordanian political system.Demonstrated experience and knowledge in establishing procedures and systems relevant to the project.Demonstrated experience in conflict mitigation.A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.Fluency in English and Arabic.

How to apply:

Apply online at:https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp;jsessionid=C2C...

Organization: Grassroots Jerusalem
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 15 Jun 2014

Organizational profile:

Grassroots Jerusalem is a Jerusalem based global/local activism platform. We work in Palestinian Communities with local leaders, activists and community based organizations. We help strategically plan and think critically about community development in the communities we work with. GJ works with cutting edge new-media tools while honoring age old Palestinian traditions in Jerusalem. Grassroots Jerusalem is proud to take a role in fighting and ending the Israeli Occupation and oppression by helping to define what the day after will look like. GJ is a connecting link between the global academic, economic, political, social active grassroots movements around the world and the movements in Jerusalem. We are looking for people who can join and help us do our job better.

Markaz Al-Kul is a safe, quiet and equipped space that provides activists with the tools and resources they need to execute their actions. A workspace and meeting point for anyone active in the Palestinian community who needs a free, comfortable and quiet sanctuary where they can think and plan.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

Markaz Al Kul is home to a library of information about East Jerusalem gathered by Grassroots Jerusalem’s staff and provided by community organizations and activists in Jerusalem. The Adminstration and Community Outreach Intern will be responsible for helping to maintain and grow Markaz Al-Kul’s connection to the communities of East Jerusalem, as well as our local partners, through the facilitation of events. Through community outreach projects, staying up to date with events around Jerusalem and helping to contribute creatively to how the center can be best used in the future, this intern position is ideal for any individual that enjoys community work and has strong organizational skills. Additional specific skills to this position include computer literacy, event planning and a strong commitment to supporting community members through a variety of creative ways. Markaz Al-Kul is the heart of the Grassroots Jerusalem project and therefore, must reflect not only the organizations commitment to human rights, but also supporting solutions and actions based on local community knowledge, rather than those that are the result of top down analysis of community needs. We are an organization that works to amplify the voices of the community and those working for social and political change from the bottom up. This position is an excellent opportunity to develop community organizational skills in a creative and dynamic environment. While all applications will be considered, preference will be given to those that can either commit to 6 months or have prior experience living in the region. Intern selection happens 4 times a year and the start period for each intern cycle is June, September, January, April.

Supervision:

Upon arrival in Jerusalem interns will undergo an orientation designed to not only introduce them to the layout of the city and the technologies essential to their project. The Markaz Al-Kul interns will work closely with the Manager of Markaz Al-Kul.

Compensation:

As this is an intern position there is no salary, but the Grassroots Jerusalem staff is committed to helping their interns take advantage of the variety of funding they qualify for through their educational institutions. Interns will be responsible for securing their own housing during their time in Jerusalem. Communication and work related travel expenses will be reimbursed during your stay.

How to apply:

Please email the following items to intern@grassrootsalquds.org

1) CV and cover letter (max 2 pages)
2) Describe the extent of administrative and community work experience.
3) Beyond the specific skills required for this internship, what skills do you feel will make you an excellent candidate for this internship?

Due to a lack of administrative resources only successful applicants will be contacted.

Organization: Grassroots Jerusalem
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 15 Jun 2014

Organizational profile:

Grassroots Jerusalem is a Jerusalem based global/local activism platform. We work in Palestinian Communities with local leaders, activists and community based organizations. We help strategically plan and think critically about community development in the communities we work with. GJ works with cutting edge new-media tools while honoring age old Palestinian traditions in Jerusalem. Grassroots Jerusalem is proud to take a role in fighting and ending the Israeli Occupation and oppression by helping to define what the day after will look like. GJ is a connecting link between the global academic, economic, political, social active grassroots movements around the world and the movements in Jerusalem. We are looking for people who can join and help us do our job better.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

One of the guiding values of Grassroots Jerusalem is sustainability and as an organization we are interested in this concept not only in the projects and community initiatives that we support but we also strive to reflect this in the environment we are helping to create in Jerusalem. Therefore, our community center, Markaz Al-Kul, and our Grassroots offices need to physically reflect our commitment to be an environmental friendly organization. The Environmental Research and Outreach Intern will be responsible for implementation of a recycling system, water preservation and the building of our compost, as well as working with our staff and community partners to help increase environmental awareness. In order to make sure that any environmental system Grassroots Jerusalem supports reflects traditional values, the Environmental Research and Outreach intern will be responsible for researching the present challenges that exist that are prohibiting environmentalism in East Jerusalem and work with our local partners to find sustainable methods aimed at returning to traditionally practiced solutions. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in the relationship between environmentalism, human rights and social justice.

While all applications will be considered, preference will be given to those that can either commit to 6 months or have prior experience living in the region. Intern selection happens 4 times a year and the start period for each intern cycle is June, September, January, April.

Supervision:

Upon arrival in Jerusalem interns will undergo an orientation designed to not only introduce them to the layout of the city and the technologies essential to their project. The Environmental Research and Outreach Intern will work closely with Grassroots Jerusalem Directors and the Manager of Markaz Al-kul.

Compensation:

As this is an intern position there is no salary, but the Grassroots Jerusalem staff is committed to helping their interns take advantage of the variety of funding they qualify for through their educational institutions. Interns will be responsible for securing their own housing during their time in Jerusalem. Communication and work related travel expenses will be reimbursed during your stay.

How to apply:

Please email the following items to intern@grassrootsalquds.org

1) CV and cover letter (max 2 pages)
2) Please describe the extent of your environmental experience, research or activism.
3) Beyond the specific skills required for this internship, what skills do you feel will make you an excellent candidate for this internship?

Due to a lack of administrative resources only successful applicants will be contacted.

Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 18 Oct 2013

Monitoring & Evaluation and Outreach Expert – Palestine Market Development Programme (PMDP)

About DAI:

DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

Programme Overview:

The UK Department for International Development (DFID), is looking to build on previous international donor supported private sector growth in Palestine to address the continuing issue of unemployment and poverty in the region. DAI under contract by DFID, will use the Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P) approach to aid in developing a sustainable economic base through establishment of a dynamic and productive private sector.

Increasing GDP will in turn increase tax revenues for the Palestinian Authority, promoting fiscal sustainability and reducing donor dependence. The programme has a number of specific goals it wishes to achieve by the end of the 6 year programme; these include increasing employment and direct increases in business development and enterprise performance.

Objectives of the role:

The Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Outreach Advisor will have overall responsibility for designing this system and with setting up a monitoring framework to gather data needed to assess progress against the intended goals and benchmarks. As part of this role you will also work alongside the Gender Expert to integrate gender strategy into programme interventions.

In addition to overseeing the PMDP M&E system, the M&E and Outreach Advisor will be responsible for supporting the Gender Expert to integrate gender strategy into programme interventions. Initially, the role will focus on the M&E framework for PMDP – ensuring that it aligns to the National Strategy, provides useful information to the Palestinian Leadership, DFID and DAI.

Length of the project: 6 years

Engagement: LTTA for years 1 and 2 (Full time), then STTA until end of project.

Start Date: October 2013

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the monitoring and evaluation system and baselines for reporting progress, and maintain reporting procedures and guidelines in compliance with DFID and DAI Home Office systems

• Employ and oversee a rigorous monitoring and evaluation system to track the progress of all activities and outputs, including a strong focus on evaluating gender awareness and participation in all PMDP activities

• Develop specialized monitoring tools and data collection protocols to ensure accurate collection and verification

• Track PMDP’s progress and evaluate its impact in an integrated manner allowing for on-going learning and program adjustments

• Contribute to capacity development of the Palestinian Authority to conduct baseline surveys, data collection, and studies

• Provide training and mentoring to all PMDP staff on M&E, including field-based staff in four county offices and other field locations as required

• Manage project communications and PR with stakeholders and disseminate project information

• Coordinate and oversee project impact evaluation activities to assess the outcomes and impacts of PMDP’s activities, especially efforts funded through the grants facilities

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in evaluation, social sciences, or other related field is required

• Between 5-7 years of professional work experience developing, implementing, and managing M&E systems, including field level activities of which 3 years involve large-scale development projects

• At least four (4) years of professional work experience in M&E systems for rural/agricultural development

• Demonstrated experience with gender mainstreaming in agriculture/market development projects

• Past experience leading and building the capacity of teams of M&E officers, including remote, field-based staff, to meet program needs and deliverables

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

• Strong background and training in field research methodologies

• Experience working in Palestine or the Middle East and post-conflict countries is desirable

How to apply: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1...

Deadline for Applications - Friday 18th October

How to apply:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1...

Organization: Transparency International
Country: Germany
Closing date: 07 Oct 2013

The Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) is seeking a highly motivated intern for its Policy, Outreach and Campaigns Department.

Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 100 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it.

Main function: Assist the work of the Policy, Outreach and Campaigns
Starting date: 1 November 2013
Duration: Six months
Department: Global Outreach and Campaigns
Remuneration: EUR 450 (according to the German labour and social security law)
Location: Berlin, Germany

Key tasks:
• Assist with training on specific advocacy skill building projects, including with regional programmes or specific international projects
• Support cooperation with National Chapter networks on various issues, including internal and external communication, e.g. maintenance of departments’ site on internal website, drafting and editing of texts and assistance with multimedia as well as research on related issues
• Assist the global institutions advocacy work conducting outreach and advocacy to international institutions such as the G20 with a focus on financial integrity issues
• Assist in outreach to mass membership organisations with the aim to reach new audiences with our global advocacy work
• Assist the SAFE (Safeguarding Anti-Corruption Fighters Efforts) work, which advocates for the protection of anti-corruption advocates worldwide
• Overall support to the department, including various administrative and budget management tasks

Knowledge, experience, interests and skills:
• Communications, journalism or social science related degree
• Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken) is a requirement; a working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is a strong asset
• Experience in campaigning, activism and/or journalism
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint.
• Considerable interest in the work of TI and the field of anti-corruption (required)
• Knowledge of key stakeholders in the fight against corruption at international level would be an advantage (e.g. international institutions and networks, civil society organisations)

How to apply:

To apply for this internship please send a maximum one page cover letter and a maximum two page CV, preferably by email, to

advocacy-internship@transparency.org

The closing date for applications is 7 October 2013.

Kindly note that a valid work permit for Germany is required and that interns must take out their own health insurance before starting the internship. Persons already registered as residents in Germany must submit a new Tax Identification Number. Students of the German universities must submit a confirmation of enrolment.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this internship. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Transparency International is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about Transparency International visit our website at www.transparency.org. For more information on internships please see the TI Internship Guidelines posted at: www.transparency.org/whoweare/work

Organization: Development Initiative Access Link
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 29 Sep 2013

DIAL is a non-governmental organization that has grown from a small grass root organization to a vibrant organization over the past decade. The organization works in the Horn of Africa especially in Somalia implementing projects in Nutrition, Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Food Security and Conflict resolution.

With a clear commitment to the target communities, donors and other partners, DIAL is guided by strong regard for humanitarian operating standards and the passion to assist the neediest while always looking at ways to improve its projects.

Since inception, the organization has been carrying out various projects to address the humanitarian challenges faced by the local communities in South, Central and Puntland regions of Somalia. The organization has offices in various locations in Somalia and in Nairobi and receives funding from various donors. DIAL seeks to fill the position of Community Outreach Supervisor for a new donor funded Integrated WASH, Health and Nutrition project in Kismayo, Lower Juba in Somalia.

Position Description

The position will be implementing activities which must build off and link to other ongoing program addressing malnutrition in Kismayo.

Purpose:

• Contribute to reducing the risk of acute malnutrition in Kismayo.
• Prevent mortality associated with acute malnutrition through the capacity building of communities in the CMAM approach in Kismayo District.

Objective 1: Community based assessments and community profiling

• Conduct community mobilizations for Primary health, nutrition and WASH for this project.
• Contact the key leaders, community groups and community members and identify health and nutrition needs in each community at each site in Kismayo Town.
• Develop messages to pass to the community members and other target groups according to these needs ( mothers, fathers, youth, etc)
• Support implementation of community approach through regular contact and exchange with the community, collect information on the community organization and identify key persons for the building of case-finding and referral network, communication channels for sensitization

Objective 2: Identification of key community members and training of community health volunteers

• Under the responsibility of the Field Program Manager and the Health &Nutrition Coordinator and in cooperation with health facility staff, Nutrition Supervisor and Health Supervisor, Community leaders and village leaders, identifies the community volunteers to be trained for acute malnutrition case identification and referral as well as public health promotion activities.
• Under the responsibility of the Program Manager, participates in the design and implementation of training workshops for the community volunteers.
• Conducts regularly the supervision of volunteers in the field and to evaluate the adherence of the trained volunteers to the correct nutritional screening, referral of cases and dissemination of public health promotion topics which includes mentoring and on the job training.
• Ensures the community sensitization on relevant topic related to the trainings.
• Continuous on job trainings of the community volunteers in public health topics (case by case).

Objective 3: Ensuring community nutritional screening is functional and linking to health facilities

• Ensures the supervision and monitoring of the implementation of active screening activities by the health facility staffs in the first phase of the program (detection of cases, referral, follow-ups). The Community Outreach Supervisor will work together with the community leaders in the first phase of the project to do active screening in order to monitor the skills of the community volunteers and to introduce the concept and the community volunteer to the community who do all awareness in an integrated manner.
• Assists in the supervision and monitoring of the implementation of home visits of beneficiaries by community actors (community health workers and community leaders) for follow-up of non-respondents, defaulters and potential defaulters
• In collaboration with the community volunteers and community leaders and as needed the health facility staffs, mobilizes the community for nutrition activities (detection of case, referral, follow-up). Active screening in phase one of the project which proceeds to community volunteers implementing passive screening in the second phase of the project.
• Supports the community volunteers in the building up of the community mobilization network system in communities and follow-up implementation of activities
• Supervises community volunteers conducting screening and home visiting in the centres and communities
• Under the responsibility of the program manager identifies key areas of training for the community actors
• Informs the Program Manager of training needs
• Follow up the community volunteers and be sure that they are conducting public health promotion and nutrition education in the community (a wide variety of activities according to the identified needs, for example one-on-one, screening days, school groups etc.)
• Assist the program manager to work with the logistic and admin departments to plan, procure appropriate supplies and follow up community based activities
• Ensure proper records are kept of all expenditure and usage of materials

Objective 4: Facilitate information exchange and cooperation with all interventions and stakeholders in the district:

• Collaborate with all other organizations involved in the project to ensure the project is integrated.
• Work in collaboration with the communities and local leaders at all stages of project implementation.
• Provides timely coherent analysis of the community situation in relation to nutrition, health, food security, WASH situation to the Health and Nutrition coordinator.

Objective 5: Monitoring and evaluation of community based program, with the program manager in collaboration with the Nutrition supervisor and health supervisor and other relevant actors.

• Follow up with the various community groups, in their communities and assess for behavior change.
• Do follow up and monitoring and evaluation of the DIAL community activities.
• Fill in the developed monitoring and evaluation tools accurately.
• Ensure that records of all participants, distributions and community activities are up to date and correct.

Objective 6: Reporting

• To provide reports according the requirements of the program.
• Including, but not limited to: Compiles weekly and monthly reports and ensuring timely submission of such written reports (in English) to the Program Manager
• Assists the Programs Manager and the Nutrition Supervisor in preparing progress and monthly reports.
• Any other duty assigned by the Health and Nutrition Coordinator in the life of the project.

Requirements

1. Experience working directly with community members or in a community outreach role.
2. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
3. Able to work independently and in a team environment.
4. The ability to effectively collaborate with co-workers and community members face-to-face and in meeting settings is required.
5. Fluent in English; Fluency in Somali is a strong advantage.
6. Experience in relief and development field is required.
7. Experience in technical advocacy/collaboration with various departments.
8. Ability to have a sound understanding of the Nutrition programs with vision of integrating different aspects.
9. Computer proficiency in word processing, database, spread sheet and graphics presentations.
10. Ability to work in a highly sensitive environment needed.

How to apply:

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application stating the position applied for in the subject line along with an up-to-date CV (including 3 referees and their current contacts) by email to: vacancies@dialafrica.org by 29th, September, 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. DIAL is an equal opportunity employer.

Organization: International Foundation for Election Systems
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 10 Oct 2013

Technical Advisory Service to the Electoral Dispute Resolution Body in AfghanistanPublic Outreach Adviser - Afghanistan

Title: Public Outreach Adviser - AfghanistanStart Date: September 2013Period of Performance: One year

Background: An effective electoral complaints adjudication system in Afghanistan is essential for bolstering the legitimacy and credibility of elections and serving as an official outlet for electoral complaints. After the adoption of two new electoral laws in Afghanistan, the Independent Electoral Complaints Commission (IECC)—the key national body for electoral dispute resolution—has now been established as a permanent institution. This presents a unique opportunity for IFES to contribute to the sustained credibility of the electoral process in Afghanistan by supporting the institutional development and operation of the IECC.

IFES has considerable experience with electoral dispute resolution in Afghanistan, having provided technical support to the IECC and Independent Election Commission (IEC) for the 2009 and 2010 elections. IFES’ seeks to directly contribute to electoral integrity for the 2014 Presidential election and 2015 Parliamentary elections by providing technical advisory services to the IECC, and supporting the IECC as it establishes a permanent presence within Afghanistan’s fledgling democracy. Specifically, IFES will provide: strategic policy and implementation advice on electoral matters; assistance on operational planning and institutional cooperation; technical advice on regulations and procedures; and assistance in strategic planning and implementation for both training and public outreach.

Activities and Responsibilities: In support of these goals, the Public Outreach Adviser will perform the following tasks, with an emphasis on building sustainable institutional expertise:

• Under the guidance of the Senior Electoral Dispute Resolution Adviser, and working alongside the Training Adviser and Legal and Procedures Adviser, strengthen the capacity of the IECC to function as a permanent, independent, credible and professional institution of governance;• Support the IECC in the planning, design and implementation of a voter education campaign to inform voters and candidates of all aspects of the electoral complaints process and how they can access it;• Develop the capacity of IECC staff—via workshops and other training resources—to undertake regular, proactive reporting and publishing of information on the electoral complaints process via online and other media resources, including press releases;• Advise and assist the IECC on effective coordination with other organizations involved in election related public outreach campaigns, including media, civil society organizations (CSOs), political parties, the international donor community and other electoral stakeholders, with a particular emphasis on developing strong and sustained external relationships;• Conduct a review of previously produced training and outreach materials, utilizing and re-printing these materials as appropriate, and where new training and outreach materials are needed, help develop, translate and print these materials;• Conduct other functions as requested by the IECC.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 7 years of professional experience in designing and implementing public outreach strategies, including experience involving elections and electoral dispute resolution. S/he will have a strong combination of the following experience:

• Masters degree or equivalent, preferably in the field of Public Relations, Communications, or other related fields;• Proven success in development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of effective public relations campaigns involving elections and election management bodies;• Excellent strategic planning, project design and management, and technical leadership skills regarding public outreach campaigns and institutional development;• Demonstrated presentation and relationship management skills;• Excellent oral and written ability to convey and advise on complex public relations concepts in English, including presentation experience; knowledge of Dari and/or Pashto is desirable; and • Experience in Afghanistan or similar context; understanding of Afghan cultures and Islamic context is an advantage.

Applying:
Applications will be accepted online only, through the IFES website. To apply visit our careers website at http://www.ifes.org/About/Careers.aspx . Then follow the instructions on how to upload your resume and answer prescreening questions. A cover letter is welcome and can be placed in the applicant notes section.

How to apply:

Applying:
Applications will be accepted online only, through the IFES website. To apply visit our careers website at http://www.ifes.org/About/Careers.aspx . Then follow the instructions on how to upload your resume and answer prescreening questions. A cover letter is welcome and can be placed in the applicant notes section.

Organization: US Agency for International Development
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 10 Oct 2013

Ladies/Gentlemen:

The United States Government, represented by the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications from U.S. citizens and/or U.S. resident aliens interested in providing the subject PSC services as described in the attached solicitation.

Submission shall be in accordance with the attached information and applications must be submitted electronically to the e-mail address provided in the attached solicitation.

This solicitation will close on October 10, 2013, at 16:30hrs Kabul time.

Any questions about this solicitation may be directed to Jennifer Scott, Contracting Officer, Phone (in Afghanistan) (202) 216-6288, Ext. 4544 or e-mail at JScott@state.gov or Sameer Lodeen (202) 216-6288, Ext. 4344, e-mail at slodeen@usaid.gov. However, all applications must be sent to the e-mail address provided in the attached solicitation.

How to apply:

All applications should be submitted electronically to e-mail address

AfUSAIDJobs@state.gov

Attention: Sameer LodeenHuman Resources SpecialistUSAID/Afghanistan

To ensure that your application is received for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number in the subject line of your e-mail as (DOC1386) or your application may not be considered.

Applicants may submit an application against this solicitation at any time but prior to October 10, 2013 16:30 local (Kabul) time. The highest ranking applications may be selected for an interview. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

K. REQUIRED FORM AND DOCUMENTS FOR INITIAL CONSIDERATION:

Interested applicants must submit the following documents or their applications may not be considered for this position:

1. His/her most current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume;

2. Three (3) to five (5) references, who are not family members or relatives, with working telephone and email contacts,

• The applicant's references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities. USAID/Afghanistan will only contact references for the finalist, and will only do so with the permission of the applicant.

1. A written statement that addresses the Evaluation/Selection Criteria in this solicitation.

The CV/resume must contain sufficient relevant information to evaluate the application in accordance with the stated evaluation criteria. Broad general statements that are vague or lacking specificity will not be considered as effectively addressing particular selection criteria.

Organization: dZi Foundation
Country: Nepal
Closing date: 30 Sep 2013

The dZi Foundation is a small international NGO based in the USA. We seek a qualified Nepali national to fill the post of Communication and Outreach Officer for our Nepal Country Office, starting immediately. The Communication and Outreach Officer will be a member of the dZi Foundation Nepal Country Office senior management team, and will be responsible for managing institutional learning, spearheading donor and public outreach, and informing strategic decisions. The post will also require direct management for the dZi Foundation’s monitoring and evaluation activities, thus ensuring that institutional leadership is informed by data while incorporating the needs and perspectives of all stakeholders. The position will be based between our Kathmandu office and our remote field sites, with up to fifty percent of work time spent during extended field stays.

For more information about our work, please visit www.dzifoundation.org or https://www.facebook.com/thedzifoundation

How to apply:

Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV along with a cover letter, two professional references, and salary expectations to vacancy@dzifoundation.org with ‘Communication and Outreach Officer Posting’ in the subject line by September 30, 2013.

Country: Egypt
Closing date: 15 Sep 2013

Outreach Specialist, Civil Society Support Program, Cairo, Egypt

Company Profile: MSI is a Washington, D.C.-based international development firm providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Since its 1981 founding, MSI has grown in size and technical scope, now implementing and managing more than 70 projects worldwide. More than 30 are long-term, many in conflict-prone or fragile states that include Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Today, our range of technical expertise includes analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, strategic planning, organizational capacity building, health and the justice sector. MSI focuses on helping our local partners foster progress, manage change and improve the effectiveness of development assistance. We expanded our global footprint in 2008 by becoming part of Coffey, a leading geoscience, international development and project management firm, and a publicly traded company on the Australian Stock Exchange. Alongside Coffey, MSI has corporate offices in 17 countries. Together, MSI and Coffey employ more than 1,400 professionals worldwide. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:The Egypt Civil Society Support program is designed to build the organizational and management capacity of Egyptian civil society organizations. Funded by USAID/Egypt’s Democracy and Governance Program and implemented by MSI in partnership with FHI36O and IREX, the project provides technical assistance and support to individual Egyptian CSOs and the broader civil society to advocate for citizen interests and engage in a wide variety of civic action.

Position Summary:ECSS seeks to increase civil society access to information and resources through its ECSS Maktabat resource library, social media websites and e-learning portal. The Outreach Specialist will market these online tools, analyze feedback from users to determine improvements that would make the resources more vital for Egyptian CSOs, and implement and maintain proposed strategies and approaches in collaboration with the ECSS team. The Outreach Specialist will also take the lead in preparing and distributing outreach material for the ECSS program.

This position is from September 1, 2013 – January 31, 2014, for a total level of effort of 108 days.

Please note: This is a local position. Only candidates with Egyptian citizenship will be considered.

Responsibilities:•Prepare and deliver detailed presentations to market the new Maktabat resource library and social media websites and distribute materials during field visits to CSOs and other events.•Provide support in the preparation and delivery of all necessary outreach materials, on- and offline, according to the proposed marketing strategy, including administrative tasks and follow-up with vendors.•Implement feedback and recommendations from CSOs through ongoing communication strategy on the Maktabat website, social media tools, and e-learning portal to assure sites are user friendly.•Prepare and submit follow-up reports on outreach visits to CSOs and workshops illustrating participant feedback, recommendations and outcomes.•Support the ECSS team to implement the final marketing strategy for the Maktabat resource library and social media websites.•Conduct other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:•Advanced degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited university.•At least two years’ experience in public outreach to civil society.•Demonstrated record of work in the field of marketing and reporting.•Demonstrated record of work in the field of CSO capacity building.•Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations, particularly multi-cultural teams.•Excellent spoken and written English and Arabic.

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Organization: Chemonics
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 05 Sep 2013

Chemonics seeks a communication and community outreach specialist for the ongoing, USAID- funded Iraq Governance Strengthening Project (GSP). GSP is a four-year project enabling local governments to respond more effectively to community needs. The communications specialist is need for an eight-week long assignment in Iraq beginning early September.

Government actors in provincial councils (PCs) and governor's offices (GOs) have limited training or exposure to contemporary political communications and media strategy. As a result, provincial governments lack a clear communications strategy and the ability to effectively reach out to citizens. The primary goal of this consultancy is to create an effective communications model that can be adapted and used for PCs and GOs across Iraq. The communications strategy will provide provincial governments with the communications tools necessary to interface with their constituents and ultimately allow PCs and GOs to more effectively communicate with the Iraqi people. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Qualifications:

• Master's or equivalent degree plus five years of relevant work experience required• Three to five years of experience with a USAID-funded project or similar international organization preferred• Three years of community development, local governance, or capacity development experience• Strong organizational and prioritization skills• Experience working in developing or transitional environment• Experience developing and facilitating trainings and producing training materials• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills• Must be willing to work in Baghdad, Hilla, Erbil, and Basrah and travel throughout Iraq• Experience working in the Middle East, especially Iraq, preferred• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity• Fluency in written and spoken English; Arabic skills strongly preferred

Application Instructions:

Send electronic submissions to IraqGP_ComminicationsSpecialist@chemonics.com by August 26, 2013. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "GSP - Communications specialist" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

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