NGO JOBS

Organization: UN Population Fund
Country: Fiji
Closing date: 02 Feb 2014

Technical Assistance with the preparation of census monographs

Opening for Consultancy

Duty Station: Suva, Fiji, Sub-Regional OfficeDeadline for applications: 2 February 2014Duration of Period: 3 monthsOrganization Unit UNFPA Pacific Sub-Regional Office, Suva, Fiji

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Background

UNFPA’s Pacific Sub Regional Office (PSRO) is involved in supporting multiple countries in the Pacific region with their Population and Housing Census operations, in the context of an enhanced global support programme for the 2010 Round of Population and Housing Censuses. This support covers technical and programme support at various stages of census operations, in collaboration with National Statistical Offices (NSOs) and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC). With regards to data analysis the support by UNFPA focuses on the preparation of in-depth analytical studies, based mainly on census data but also on other data sources if available, on a range of topics as prioritized as a result of dialogue between NSOs and UNFPA Pacific Sub Regional Office. A list of topics by country is attached. The preparation of the in-depth studies aims, on the one hand, at capacity development of national staff and on the other hand, at utilization of census data for purposes of evidence-based policy information and formulation. The work involved is expected to take place over an extended period of time, and includes one or more short-term missions to the country in case of an expatriate analyst. The analysis will be based on the latest available census and/or survey data available. Usually basic census data analysis was done by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) and has resulted in one or two volumes of census reports. In-depth analysis on selected thematic areas will be carried out under auspices of UNFPA. The latter is planned to be carried over the course of the year 2014.

Institutional arrangementsThe preparation of census monographs is to be carried out under contract with UNFPA. The work will be carried out in collaboration with the NSO, under supervision of the Government Statistician and UNFPA Pacific Sub-Regional Office (PSRO). Selected staff of the NSO will participate and contribute to the preparation of the monographs. The technical assistance provider is expected to provide on-the-job training to the selected NSO staff in carrying out data analysis and report writing and provide management and supervision of the selected NSO staff in carrying out assignments related to the preparation of the monographs. Please note that in some countries a different Government agency than the NSO might me the main contact point for the study.Expected OutputsThe current assignment is expected to result in two major outputs:1. Stronger capacities among staff of the NSO with regard to analysis of census data and report writing;2. One census monograph on the agreed subject matter/topic.The monograph is expected to provide substantive analysis of its main subject matter and major related factors, at national level and at sub-national level(s). The analyses are to be sex- and age-disaggregated, to the extent feasible, with special attention to gender concerns. The monographs furthermore should provide information by socio-economic and demographic background information of the population under study. The details of the content of the study will be discussed with the responsible in-country counterpart(s), and UNFPA-PSRO.

Specific tasks to be carried outIn consultation with the in-country counterpart(s) and PSRO, the consultant is expected to1. Identify and select in-country Government staff that will participate and contribute to the preparation of the census monograph;2. Identify any additional data sources that need to be utilized for preparing the analyses;3. Design detailed work plan for the preparation of the monograph, including tasks to be assigned to selected Government staff members;4. Prepare outline of the monograph for approval by the respective stakeholders;5. Define and arrange with the tabulations and any other data requirements for carrying out the assignment;6. Assist selected in-country staff with carrying out specific tasks related to the preparation of the census monographs and provide on-the-job training as required;7. Monitor and guide the tasks that are assigned to in-country counterparts;8. Manage, supervise, and substantively contribute to the preparation of the census monograph;9. Prepare regular progress reports.Time inputsIt is expected that the preparation of the monograph will require a maximum of 3 months. This includes one or two mission travel to the country in question with a maximum total length of 4 weeks (in case of an expatriate analyst). The exact timing is to be determined in consultation between the consultant, the in-country counterparts, other major stakeholders, and PSRO. Work planWork Plan Payment scheduleActivities Implementation \date and venue Expected deliverables
1) Undertaking first in-country mission to a. Discuss and agree on contents and format of report b. locate relevant data sources and ensure data access and availability

2) Preparation of draft report

3) Preparation of final report

1 month after commencement of consultancy

2 months after commencement of consultancy

3 months after commencement of consultancy

Mission report, and agreed contents and format of report

Delivery of draft report

Delivery of final report which is ready for printing
20% of total payment

40% of total payment

40% of total payment

Qualifications and competencies• Advanced degree in demography or related science with statistical component – Master’s Degree preferable or equivalent professional experience• 7 to 10 years professional experience in the field of social and demographic data collection, processing and analysis, preferably in a developing country• Experience in capacity enhancement and development and transfer of skills and knowledge for local counterparts.• Proficiency in current office software applications, data processing software, and data analysis software. Skills in working with CSPro will be considered an advantage.• Previous working experience with Population Censuses / Statistics in the Pacific region will be considered an advantage.• Fluency in oral and written English. A competency in a local language is not essential but an advantage.

How to apply:

Conditions & Remuneration: UNFPA PSRO will contract the consultant and will be responsible for the payment of consultancy fees payable according to qualification and standard terms of payment and subject to satisfactory completion of assignment outputs. Candidates must complete a United Nations Personal History (P.11) form, together with updated Curriculum Vitae. Applications without completed P.11 form will not be considered. The P.11 form as well as a complete Terms of Reference can be downloaded from the office web site http://pacific.unfpa.org and application emailed to vacanciespsro@unfpa.org.

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 disabilities, HIV/AIDS and gender

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

As the Market Development Institutional Technical Assistance Specialist for the Housing Finance & Market Development Team with the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Area Office, you will serve as the subject matter expert for Europe and Central Asia with a focus on the National Organizations (NOs) and Branches throughout the region. You will have the exciting opportunity to utilize your strong knowledge of microfinance to partner with financial service organizations or similar networks to promote and further advance the Housing Finance & Market Development strategy and overall program in Europe and Central Asia, with a particular focus on Ukraine.

Interested Candidates should visit: http://www.habitatjobs.org/JobDetail.asp?jid=57982

You are someone who enjoys research and have solid experience facilitating training. You enjoy working in a multi-cultural environment and enjoy travel (because you may travel up to 40% throughout the region.) As the Market Development Institutional Technical Assistance Specialist you will be based at our regional office, located in Bratislava, Slovakia and report to our Senior Market Development and Investment Manager. You will be responsible for facilitating vibrant market approaches, with a focus on existing local market actors and institutions by focusing on the following 3 key areas:

1. INSTITUTIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - Address the lack of know-how among market actors on how to serve low-income people with products, services, and/or financing

2. MOBILIZATION OF CAPITAL- Mobilize capital suitable to encourage leaps forward in innovation and scale of market actors serving the poor with their products, services, and/or financing

3. HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES - Through market partners, provide non-financial market-based solutions/services for low-income housing to support households to pursue their housing goals (meet housing quality standards)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. 5+ years’ experience in Microfinance, Housing Finance, Research or Development

2. 3+ years’ experience in management role

3. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis techniques

4. Proven experience conducting market research studies and established involvement in product development processes

5. Bachelor’s Degree

6. Fluency in English (spoken and written)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Training skills and proven experience

2. Fluency in Russian (spoken and written)

3. Conversant with the regulatory framework for the Microfinance industry in Europe and Central Asia countries

How to apply:

Interested Candidates should visit: http://www.habitatjobs.org/JobDetail.asp?jid=57982

HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veterans/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Organization: GRM International
Country: United Arab Emirates
Closing date: 15 Sep 2013

About the role:

The Specialist will establish close working relationships with counterpart staff and develop good working relationships with foreign aid stakeholders in UAE.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Contribute to the support to client in the development of the humanitarian assistance aspects of UAE Foreign Aid Policy and Strategy with significant inputs on humanitarian matters to:

• preparation of the Foreign Aid Policy White Paper and the Foreign Aid Strategy,
• preparation of the periodic aid evaluation and policy and strategy review framework,
• documentation of stakeholder mandates, policy and strategy,
• [organisational capacity assessment of stakeholders],
• the stakeholder engagement plan and support to client in its execution,
• preparation and delivery of stakeholder workshops,
• workshops and knowledge transfer to staff,
• development of the monitoring and evaluation framework,
• support to client exploratory dialogue with potential best practice sharing and implementation partners,
• development of the aid programming framework (particularly participants, roles and competencies),
• Development of the M and E framework (particularly participants, roles and competencies).

2. Contribute to the timely production and submission of relevant deliverables, the presentation of findings and recommendations and progress reporting to client and GRM.

3. Assist in the process of obtaining client feedback on deliverables, findings and recommendations and their finalisation.

4. Undertake other tasks as reasonably required for the efficient and effective delivery of the services to the satisfaction of the client. 

 

How to apply:

Interested?

To apply please email your resume to Kristine.deleon@grminternational.com with the subject: HAS – UAE before the 15th of September 2013.

About You

Selection criteria

• A minimum of 15 years’ experience in humanitarian assistance,
• Experience of the UNOCHA system,
• Experience at a senior level in managing the delivery of humanitarian assistance,
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills,
• Fluency in Arabic is preferred

Applications close on 15th of September 2013

Organization: Save the Children - US
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 29 Oct 2013

Save the ChildrenLocation: Washington DCApply Online: http://www.savethechildren.org

SummaryThe Senior Specialist, Food Assistance will report to the Associate Director, Food Assistance and will focus on World Food Program (WFP) account management activities for Save the Children US (SCUS). This role will provide oversight to proposal development, Field Level Agreements (FLAs), amendments, fund summaries and reporting. This position will work with other SCUS departments including the Commodity Management Unit (CMU) and may require travel to assist Country Offices with WFP program development and agreement issues and will also assist in regional and country WFP account management orientations.Responsibilities• Manage WFP proposal development and review and FLA approval processes for food voucher program: Conduct proposal development and review. Coordinate and consolidate Technical Assistance, Finance and Contracts and Grants inputs and approvals for proposals. Ensure that commodity calculations for WFP programs are correct. Review and provide input into FLAs and amendments. Track and facilitate approvals for FLAs and amendments.• Oversee the submission, tracking and approval of proposals, agreement and fund summaries in SCUS and Save the Children International (SCI) online award management systems: Ensure the posting of relevant WFP documentation on the SCUS contracts, grants and review system and SCI award management system. Prepare, review and finalize fund summaries for Country Offices (cash and commodity components) and amendments or changes.• Lead regular WFP reporting and maintain account tracking and management tools. Track WFP reporting requirements and assist Country Offices in reporting reviews prior to submission to donor. Develop, update and maintain WFP account tracking and management tools. Develop various WFP account presentations and reporting formats. Develop and deliver WFP account management orientations and trainings for regional and Country Office Staff.• Respond to critical WFP account management needs and emergencies. Deploy to existing WFP programs to provide technical support and account management guidance. Deploy in emergencies to assist Country Offices in rapid assessments and WFP program development.Requirements• BA or BS or advanced degree preferred in a related field.• 5-7 years' international humanitarian operations experience.• Experience with proposal development, project management, presentations using PowerPoint, and budgeting.• Experience with WFP or similar food programming, including cash and voucher programming.• Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, spreadsheets, databases and word processing packages.• Fluent in written and spoken English and Fluency in French a plus.• Team player. Adaptable and flexible.• Willing and able to travel as required.• Good facilitation skills, able to deliver briefings and trainings.• Experience with a range of assessment techniques.

Employee TypeFull time Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around the world. Join our dedicated and diverse staff in their work to improve the well-being of children everywhere.Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment

How to apply:

http://www.savethechildren.org

Organization: Plan Canada
Country: Canada
Closing date: 06 Sep 2013

Senior Program Manager, Food Assistance

Status:1 year Full-time Contract

Reporting to the Director, Children in Emergencies, the Senior Program Manager, Food Assistance oversees a portfolio of grant funded projects and contributes to ongoing strengthening of internal systems to ensure effective implementation of quality programming and donor compliance.

The position is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with travel to Plan field offices.

Main Responsibilities:

• Leading a small team of program professionals, ensures workloads are well balanced, roles and responsibilities are clear and a positive team environment is fostered.

• Leading Plan Canada’s food assistance unit by suggesting new strategic directions, maintaining oversight of all grants in the portfolio (22 grants in 2013 worth over $60M), leading development of new grants and other portfolio support and management as requested by the Director of Emergencies.

• Developing and finalizing new grants (identifying new business opportunities, developing proposals and budgets together with Plan field staff and Plan Canada staff, reviewing contracts and ensuring that all administrative and entitlement criteria are met).

• Managing grants, and overseeing the management of grants by others on the team. Ensuring regular monitoring against workplans and budgets, and ensuring that team is following process for timely identification and mitigation of potential risks to quality implementation.

• Ensuring all grants in portfolio have the relevant project documents in place, including narrative and financial reports, updates, workplan reviews etc, and that these are developed in a participatory manner with field colleagues as well as subject matter technical experts and Grants

Compliance staff within the Plan Canada Program team.

• Ensuring positive relationships are maintained with Plan field offices and other partners.

• Maintaining standard of excellence in all donor reporting and donor relationships.

• Working with other Program Management colleagues to contribute to standardized quality and risk indicators for all grants.

• Providing financial oversight to assigned grants portfolio including analysis, review and oversight of relevant budgets.

• Organizing forums to share successes and program learnings with donors, partners and peers.

Skills/ Experience/ Qualifications

• Proven success as a People Leader – teambuilding, mentoring, etc.

• Demonstrated experience in strategic oversight role of a grants portfolio

• Proven track record in international development project management including participatory planning, report writing and financial management

• Experience in managing emergency programming, particularly with UN donors

• Exceptional communications skills both oral and written

• Solid understanding of compliance requirements of donor agencies such as WFP and FAO

• Solid understanding of monitoring and evaluation systems within a results based management context (CIDA RBM preferred)

• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders including Plan field offices, donors, consultants and other partners

• Excellent information gathering, assessment and presentation skills

Requirements

• Post graduate degree in development or other relevant discipline

• Minimum 10 years’ experience managing international development programs or emergency programs in Africa, Latin America or Asia; some of which should have been gained overseas

• Previous experience managing UN-funded projects

• Previous experience managing a team/staff

• Solid understanding of monitoring and evaluation systems

• Strong financial management skills

• Fluent in oral and written English (French and/or Spanish an asset)

• Ability to build/maintain networks and working relationships with donors and partner organizations

• Solid understanding of development issues in Africa, Latin America and/or Asia

• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office and internet

• Ability to travel internationally frequently

• Must be eligible to work in Canada

About Plan Canada

Imagine working for a leading international non-governmental organization (NGO) that’s dedicated to creating a better world. That’s Plan Canada, a global movement for change, mobilizing millions of people around the world to support social justice for children in developing countries.

Founded in 1937, Plan is one of the world’s oldest and largest international development agencies, working in partnership with millions of people around the world to end global poverty. Not for profit, independent and inclusive of all faiths and cultures, Plan has only one agenda: to improve the lives of children. Because I am a Girl is Plan’s global initiative to end gender inequality, promote girls’ rights and lift millions of girls – and everyone around them – out of poverty.

Plan Canada is part of a global network of offices in over 69 countries. Our busy Toronto-based office undertakes fundraising, donor engagement and public outreach, as well as overseeing a wide variety of field programs led by our International Program Department, which includes experts in health, education, water and sanitation, economic security, gender equity, child protection and participation, and humanitarian assistance.

We at Plan Canada are all dedicated, passionate and a diverse team of over 170 employees who are committed to making a difference in the lives of children.

Join us and plan to change the world.

Visit our website: www.plancanada.ca

How to apply:

How to Apply To apply for this role please forward a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience, by September 6, 2013 to gethired@plancanada.ca. Please reference Senior Program Manager, Food Assistance in the subject line.

Only those applicants that have permanent residency status in Canada will be considered for this role.

Plan sincerely thanks all applicants for their expressed interest in this opportunity; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No Phone calls please.Consistent with our Child Protection Policy the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check, including the vulnerable sector screen.

Organization: Project Concern International
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 20 Sep 2013

The Technical Advisor for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Risk Reduction will be a core member of PCI’s technical team, based in PCI’s DC office. She/he will play a key role in designing and supporting the implementation of high quality emergency response and DRR programs, field research, capacity building of local organizations, and coordinating and collaborating with local, national, and international partners.Key duties and Responsibilities:Under the guidance of the Director of Humanitarian Assistance (HA) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), the Technical Advisor, HA/DRR:• Provides technical leadership and support to PCI’s humanitarian assistance and risk management programming, including in the areas of water and sanitation, hygiene, health, livelihoods, climate change adaptation, and shelter and settlements. This includes:o Participation in program design, proposal writing, budgeting, and implementation of relevant PCI programs.o Close collaboration with other technical specialists at PCI in the development and implementation of integrated programs, such as food security, livelihood and microfinance programming, HIV/AIDs, infectious disease, maternal child health, and protection.o Maintenance of strong relationships with field staff, including Field Directors and HA/DRR focal pointso Provision of field-based technical support for quality implementation of PCI’s programs in risk management and disaster response, including report writing/editing.• Designs and implements field research related to risk reduction and humanitarian assistance, and utilizes existing research (published in refereed journals or in ‘grey literature’) to reinforce the quality and growth of PCI’s programming. • Responds to rapid onset emergencies and provides ongoing technical support to field staff in emergency response• Manages ongoing coordination and collaboration between relevant PCI programs and those of other organizations and donors at field, including through the participation in cluster meetings and other standard coordination mechanisms for humanitarian response. • Develops internal and external rosters of leading HA professionals and liaises with HA consultants through regular contact and work planning sessions.• Liaises with key partners and donors, such as OFDA and USAID, and maintains a relationship of trust, transparency, and collaboration.• Contributes to documentation/publishing/presenting PCI’s HA portfolio to increase PCI’s visibility among donors, partners and other individuals.• Supports the development and management of organizational systems that enable PCI to respond to emergencies and operate humanitarian assistance programs effectively, including in the areas of Human Resources, New Business Development, Finance and Administration, and Operations. • Provides leadership for special projects designed to increase the capacity of the organization in risk management and emergency response.• Additional tasks, duties and projects, as assigned.

Position Parameters/Special Responsibilities Required:

• Position based in Washington, DC• Will be required to travel up to 50% time

Required Qualifications:• Graduate degree or equivalent advanced degree in humanitarian assistance or related technical area of expertise, such as engineering, public health, or economic development.• Minimum 5 years of field experience in risk management and humanitarian assistance, with strong familiarity with international norms, minimum standards, and best practices in the field of humanitarian assistance (eg, SPHERE standards). • Six to eight years of professional work experience• A strong capacity in the development and implementation of integrated, cross-sectoral field programs with measurable results.• A strong understanding of research methodologies and the use of rigorous monitoring and evaluation mechanisms in humanitarian assistance programming. • Strong capacity to train and support local field staff, and to forge robust partnerships with local communities, local NGOs, and government counterparts.• A track record of effective project management, follow through, and attention to detail.• Demonstrated excellent writing and communication skills.• Computer literacy, familiarity with all MS applications, spread sheet, data base and GIS software required.• Fluency in English. Proficiency in Spanish or French preferred.

How to apply:

Please visit our website at www.pciglobal.org and click on the “Careers” link under the About Us tab to apply for this and our other worldwide opportunities. PCI is an equal opportunity employer.

Organization: UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 24 Aug 2013

TERMS OF REFERENCE

UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.3 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff.

Evaluation Consultant(Emergency Cash Assistance Evaluation)

BACKGROUNDIn response to the current humanitarian crisis in Syria UNRWA provides emergency cash assistance to more than 400,000 Palestine refugees inside the war-torn country. In order to support the efforts of UNRWA Syria Field Office to adequately respond to the humanitarian crisis and to learn lessons for future emergency interventions, the Department of Internal Oversight Services (DIOS) is commissioning an evaluation of the Emergency Cash Assistance Programme in Syria. The main objective of the evaluation is to assess the Programme’s effectiveness and efficiency with the aim of improving operations.The Evaluation Consultant will be responsible for conducting this evaluation. (S)he will work at UNRWA Headquarters Amman and report to the Chief, Evaluation Division in DIOS. Further information regarding the evaluation is available in Annex 1 below.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Evaluation Consultant will be responsible for conducting the evaluation and managing the entire evaluation process. (S)he will carry out the following duties:

1. Draft a concept note, which will provide the theoretical background for the evaluation. The concept note will be based on an extensive review of relevant internal documents and external literature on humanitarian assistance in emergencies, as well as on discussions with the Field Relief and Social Services Programme and other key stakeholders. The concept note will clearly define the purpose and scope of the evaluation, the evaluation questions, as well as the sampling and data collection methodology to be used by the evaluation (presented in the form of an evaluation matrix). During the development of the concept note, the Consultant will be in close contact with the DIOS Audit Division in order to discuss a potential contribution of the Division to some aspects of the evaluation.

2. Collect qualitative data through interviews with UNRWA staff from Syria Field Office (by phone), Headquarters Amman, and Lebanon Field Office (by phone). The Evaluation Consultant will arrange for these interviews her-/himself with minimal support provided by the Administrative Assistant of the DIOS Evaluation Division. A preliminary list of UNRWA staff proposed to be interviewed is available in Annex 2.

3. Manage data collection from beneficiaries in Syria. Identify a Syria-based research institute or academic institution or individual researchers that are able to interview beneficiaries on the ground. Manage related contractual processes with minimal support provided by the Administrative Assistant of the DIOS Evaluation Division. Develop research instruments and train data collectors on their usage. Backstop data collection from Amman.

4. Analyse data collected from UNRWA staff and beneficiaries and organize data into a usable format. Convene a video conference meeting with relevant stakeholders to verify data and preliminary findings.

5. Write a draft and final report incorporating UNRWA comments on the draft report into the final report. UNRWA comments will be submitted within two weeks after issuance of the draft report. The draft and final evaluation report should not exceed 25 pages (excluding annexes).

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE• Advanced university degree in social sciences or a related field;• Several years of work experience in evaluation;• Previous work experience in humanitarian assistance in conflict areas;• Strong analytical skills;• Excellent drafting skills; and• Fluency in English.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE• Previous work experience in emergency cash assistance programmes;• University degree in humanitarian assistance;• Previous work experience in the Middle East;• Working knowledge in Arabic; and• Previous work experience with UN agencies.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICEThe starting date for the assignment will be in September 2013. It is expected that the assignment can be completed within 90 consultant days.

APPLICATION PROCESSApplicants should submit a cover letter, a CV or UN Personnel History Form, two samples of their work, as well as their expected daily consultant rate via consultancy@unrwa.org clearly indicating the title of this consultancy “Evaluation Consultant” in the subject line of the message. CVs should contain the contact details of a minimum of three references. The deadline for the submission of applications is 24/08/2013 (late applications will not be considered).

UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from both women and men. UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced female candidates. Only those applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. UNRWA is a non-smoking environment.

ANNEX 1: THE EMERGENCY CASH ASSISTANCE EVALUATIONFor more than two years, Syria has witnessed an internal armed conflict that has led to almost a third of the population (31%) departing or fleeing their normal place of residence. 2.3 million jobs have been lost so that the unemployment rate has skyrocketed to 48.8 per cent. More than half of the Syrian population of 21.4 million persons is now living in poverty.

Syria hosts a total Palestine refugee population of 529,000 individuals. Of these, 420,000 are currently in need of basic food and non-food assistance. 235,000 Palestine refugees, including 54,000 children, have become displaced within Syria as a result of the armed conflict.

UNRWA’s Relief and Social Services Programme distributes emergency cash assistance of USD 42 per person per six months to internally displaced persons (IDPs) and poor families assessed thought a rapid poverty assessment. More than 401,000 Palestine refugees in Syria benefited from the first round of assistance. The second round has started on June 9th, 2013 and is expected to serve a similar number of beneficiaries. It will use different payment modalities such as ATM cards, agreements with banks and physical distribution at UNRWA Damascus Training Center and UNRWA Area Offices. An emergency data module linked to the Agency-wide Refugee Registration Information System is used to track refugee records and assistance.

UNRWA has also distributed food parcels to more than 47,800 families unable to meet their basic food needs, as well as non-food items such as mattresses, blankets, cooking kits, diapers, tents, hygiene kits and other sanitary items to approximately 100,000 refugees. The Agency’s Social Safety Net Programme, which is ongoing and not related to the current emergency, provides a further 13,000 abject poor families annually with quarterly cash and food assistance.

Within UNRWA operations, the combination of humanitarian assistance mechanisms described above is unique to the Syrian context. Moreover, the Emergency Cash Assistance Programme uses some new ways of disseminating cash. In order to support the efforts of UNRWA Syria Field Office to adequately respond to the humanitarian crisis and to learn lessons for future emergency interventions, DIOS is commissioning an evaluation of the Emergency Cash Assistance Programme in Syria. The main aim of the evaluation is to assess the Programme’s effectiveness and efficiency in order to improve operations. The evaluation’s clients are the Executive Office and the Field Relief and Social Services Programme in UNRWA Syria Field Office. Potential areas of assessment that need to be further defined in cooperation with the client include:a. Effectiveness and efficiency of targeting mechanisms;b. Effectiveness and efficiency of distribution mechanisms;c. Risks involved in different distribution mechanisms;d. Relevance of different assistance mechanisms for beneficiaries’ needs;e. Coordination of different assistance mechanisms applied;f. Effectiveness of the emergency data module;g. Coordination with assistance provided by UNRWA Lebanon Field Office in Lebanon; andh. Communication with beneficiaries.i. Workload of staff of the Relief and Social Services Programme and the Finance Department who are involved in the cash assistance process and its impact on the quality of the services delivered.

The evaluation should be conducted taking into consideration that Syria Field Office is under significant strain to deliver services. Emphasis will therefore be given to the document review that will be part of the concept note in order to limit requirements regarding interviews with staff in Syria to a minimum. Relevant internal documents that have already been identified as important for the evaluation include (i) Standard Operating Procedures for the Distribution of Cash Assistance, (ii) Standard Operating Procedures for the Distribution of Food Assistance, and (iii) Cash Distribution Plan for June – August 2013.

ANNEX 2: PRELIMINARY LIST OF UNRWA EMPLOYEES TO BE INTERVIEWEDTitle Location Assessment AreaDirector of UNRWA Affairs SFO a,b,c,e,f,g,h,iDeputy Director of UNRWA Affairs (Programmes) SFO a,b,c,e,f,g,h,iChief, Relief and Social Services Programme SFO a,b,c,e,f,g,h,iEmergency Cash Assistance Project Manager SFO a,b,c,e,f,g,h,iField Programme Support Officer SFO a,b,c,e,f,g,hField Finance Officer SFO b,c,e,f,i,Data Project Coordinator SFO f,gEmergency Cash Assistance Administrative Officer SFO h(Assistant) Area Officers Damascus, Central, North, South Area a,b,c,e,f,g,h,iSocial Workers who are running complaints desks Damascus, Central, North, South Area a,b,c,d,e,h,iArea Data Operators Central, North, South Area a,b,c,e,f,hData Entry Clerks Damascus Area Office fClerks at Bemo Saudi Fransi Bank Damascus Area b,c,d,e,iClerks at Bank Syria and Overseas Damascus Area b,c,d,e,iDirector, Relief and Social Services Department HQA a,b,c,e,f,g,hSenior Poverty Adviser HQA a,b,c,e,f,g,hHead Relief and Social Services Information Systems Unit HQA fMonitoring and Evaluation Officer HQA a,b,c,e,f,g,hChief, Relief and Social Services Programme LFO g(Non-shaded staff are not considered essential for the evaluation.)

How to apply:

APPLICATION PROCESSApplicants should submit a cover letter, a CV or UN Personnel History Form, two samples of their work, as well as their expected daily consultant rate via consultancy@unrwa.org clearly indicating the title of this consultancy “Evaluation Consultant” in the subject line of the message. CVs should contain the contact details of a minimum of three references. The deadline for the submission of applications is 24/08/2013 (late applications will not be considered).

UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from both women and men. UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced female candidates. Only those applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. UNRWA is a non-smoking environment.

Organization: American Red Cross
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 09 Aug 2013

The American Red Cross (ARC) International Services Department (ISD) seeks to prevent and alleviate human suffering around the world by responding to disasters, building safer, more resilient communities, and educating future humanitarians. The American Red Cross continues to deepen and expand its international programming while also working to strengthen the global Red Cross Red Crescent Network, in order to deliver critical assistance to some of the most vulnerable communities in the world.

SUMMARY:

ISD seeks an Information Analyst to support program information and reporting needs, including tracking program data to support decision-making and generating information products for internal and external audiences. This position reports directly to the Reporting and Analytics Manager and will provide dedicated support to the Haiti Assistance Program. The position requires a high level of coordination with multiple groups of stakeholders across the department, at headquarters and in the field.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Responsible for the development, updating and dissemination of Haiti Assistance Program information products and materials including presentations, fact sheets, brochures and reports. •Support the production of stewardship reports for the Haiti Assistance Program.•Consolidate, synthesize and repackage Haiti-related project-level data for broader audiences, including senior leadership, communications, marketing, donor relations, American Red Cross chapters and external stakeholders. •Lead the maintenance of basic programmatic data in programs database. Help ensure smooth migration of programmatic data into department’s new project management system to be rolled out in Spring 2014. •Facilitate the review, editing and approval of information products and reports, helping to ensure quality, accuracy of information and adherence to style guidelines. •Coordinate with Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) staff at headquarters and in the field to prepare programmatic data for mapping, and help inform GIS strategy and data collection methodologies. •Review project reports to increase consistency and accuracy in information gathering, utilize reported information in other products, and better understand programs.•Coordinate and collaborate with staff at headquarters and in the field (including Programs staff, Communications staff, M&E staff and field-based counterpart) to align efforts; ensure availability, consistency and accuracy of reports and communications products; and ensure the needs of internal clients are met.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Bachelor’s degree with at least five years experience in international humanitarian and/or development work or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. •Must have excellent writing, editing and analytical skills. •Must have experience successfully producing information products for various audiences.•Must have operational flexibility and a willingness to take the initiative, as well as the ability to problem-solve, liaise with multiple parties, and receive direction and respond effectively. •Must have strong interpersonal skills and a high level of comfort forging effective working relationships in cross-cultural environments.•Must have the ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines when necessary. •Basic understanding of monitoring and evaluation, and project and information management tools is desirable. Experience coordinating roll-up and reporting on accountability/results frameworks is desirable. •Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and InDesign or other desktop publishing software is desirable.•Ability to travel internationally with little notice.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Selected candidate must be legally allowed to work in the US without any need for Visa sponsorship now or in the future.

How to apply:

Apply online at https://www.americanredcross.apply2jobs.com. Please reference requisition number NHQ35375.

Selected candidate must be legally allowed to work in the US without any need for Visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Organization: American Red Cross
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 09 Aug 2013

The American Red Cross (ARC) International Services Department (ISD) seeks to prevent and alleviate human suffering around the world by responding to disasters, building safer, more resilient communities, and educating future humanitarians. The American Red Cross continues to deepen and expand its international programming while also working to strengthen the global Red Cross Red Crescent Network, in order to deliver critical assistance to some of the most vulnerable communities in the world.

SUMMARY:

ISD seeks an Information Analyst to support program information and reporting needs, including tracking program data to support decision-making and generating information products for internal and external audiences. This position reports directly to the Reporting and Analytics Manager and will provide dedicated support to the Haiti Assistance Program. The position requires a high level of coordination with multiple groups of stakeholders across the department, at headquarters and in the field.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Responsible for the development, updating and dissemination of Haiti Assistance Program information products and materials including presentations, fact sheets, brochures and reports. •Support the production of stewardship reports for the Haiti Assistance Program.•Consolidate, synthesize and repackage Haiti-related project-level data for broader audiences, including senior leadership, communications, marketing, donor relations, American Red Cross chapters and external stakeholders. •Lead the maintenance of basic programmatic data in programs database. Help ensure smooth migration of programmatic data into department’s new project management system to be rolled out in Spring 2014. •Facilitate the review, editing and approval of information products and reports, helping to ensure quality, accuracy of information and adherence to style guidelines. •Coordinate with Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) staff at headquarters and in the field to prepare programmatic data for mapping, and help inform GIS strategy and data collection methodologies. •Review project reports to increase consistency and accuracy in information gathering, utilize reported information in other products, and better understand programs.•Coordinate and collaborate with staff at headquarters and in the field (including Programs staff, Communications staff, M&E staff and field-based counterpart) to align efforts; ensure availability, consistency and accuracy of reports and communications products; and ensure the needs of internal clients are met.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Bachelor’s degree with at least five years experience in international humanitarian and/or development work or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. •Must have excellent writing, editing and analytical skills. •Must have experience successfully producing information products for various audiences.•Must have operational flexibility and a willingness to take the initiative, as well as the ability to problem-solve, liaise with multiple parties, and receive direction and respond effectively. •Must have strong interpersonal skills and a high level of comfort forging effective working relationships in cross-cultural environments.•Must have the ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines when necessary. •Basic understanding of monitoring and evaluation, and project and information management tools is desirable. Experience coordinating roll-up and reporting on accountability/results frameworks is desirable. •Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and InDesign or other desktop publishing software is desirable.•Ability to travel internationally with little notice.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Selected candidate must be legally allowed to work in the US without any need for Visa sponsorship now or in the future.

How to apply:

Apply online at https://www.americanredcross.apply2jobs.com. Please reference requisition number NHQ35375.

Selected candidate must be legally allowed to work in the US without any need for Visa sponsorship now or in the future.