NGO JOBS

Organization: Norwegian People's Aid
Country: Turkey
Closing date: 15 Jun 2014

Function prerequisite: The position is based in Gaziantep with travels to other areas of operation as required. ? Written & verbal proficiency in English & Arabic ? Good interpersonal skills ? Able to work effectively under, & adapt to, difficult conditions ? University Degree and/or equivalent professional experience ? Relevant work experience, preferably with an NGO ? Good report writing skills ? Familiarity of monitoring & evaluation instruments & documents is preferable ? Excellent computer skills ? Willingness & ability to travel within inside & outside the country Responsibilities: Description: ? Ongoing mapping of potential Syrian civil society hub organizations and continuous partnership building with those relevant ? Event Management ? Manage communication with Syrian hub partner organizataions in accordance with management strategic guidance, relevant strategy documents and Partner Project Guidelines (PPG) ? Ensure project management and partner dialogue according to PPG and NPA partnership policy ? Ensure update and tracking of projects in current project management tools ? Ensure adequate project monitoring according to PPG, and develop and implement Monitoring and Evaluation procedures ? Management of programme staff in Gaziantep ? Development of team workflow processes in consultation with Programme Manager ? Generate monthly reporting in accordance with management guidance ? Participation in relevant sector working groups and coordination foras ? Quality-assurance of partner reporting ? Ensure adequate document management and archiving and update templates and documents ? Advise management on strategic programme development ? Prepare materials for donor reporting

How to apply:

send your cv via e-mail to: admin@npairaq.org

Organization: Pact
Country: Nigeria
Closing date: 22 Feb 2014

Chief of Party, Electoral Empowerment of Civil Society ProjectRequisition Number 14-0006Post Date 1/17/2014City Abuja

Description Position Summary: Pact seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID program in Nigeria to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) to become integral parts of election activities. This position will represent the Project to USAID, local civil society CSOs, and relevant Nigerian authorities. The position will be responsible for providing leadership, management and administrative oversight; supervising senior technical and administrative staff; and ensuring the project is progressing and meeting objectives.

This position is contingent upon funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DESCRIPTION: BE AS SPECIFIC AS POSSIBLE• Ensure high-quality technical programming through hands-on guidance and support grounded in the program’s strategic objectives and adhering to expected technical quality and reporting requirements• Participate in the technical and programmatic design of award and partner programs; represent Pact in negotiating with donors and partners• Manage all project planning responsibilities, including the production of annual work plans; guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results, and review and approve annual budgets and quarterly reports • Ensure the cost-effective use of Pact resources• Ensure compliance with HQ and donor requirements, policies and regulations.• Act as liaison in coordination efforts with relevant donors and Nigerian authorities • Manage all local grant making mechanisms, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and Pact policy; coordinate and/or conduct monitoring visits to grantee programs. • Provide training and mentoring to partners to strengthen capacity for technical service delivery and compliance with donor rules and regulations• Recruit and directly supervise local project staff in line with Pact HR policies; Oversee the management and development of project office human resources to ensure a diverse, skilled and productive workforce, an effective leadership team, and an organizational culture where Pact's values are practiced

QUALIFICATIONS:• Have a minimum Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree or PhD preferred) in political science, international affairs, development studies or related field. • Minimum Ten (10) years relevant work experience in the democracy and governance field; minimum of five (5) years of experience with institutional capacity building • Have experience in election administration and experience in developing the capacity of host country organization, voter education/observation and electoral legal framework development.• Have a proven track record with democracy and governance programming in developing countries; and strong work experience in Africa, preferably Nigeria • In-depth understanding of the role of civil society in development and experience in building capacity for civil society organizations and networks/coalition strengthening.• Have demonstrated experience with monitoring and evaluation methodology• Prior experience in awarding and managing grants to local organizations to promote democracy and governance goals.• Experience with USG regulations and implementation of USG funded project activities• Proven experience navigating complex and high pressure operating environments;• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with different donors, civil society organizations and host country government counterparts.• Be fluent in English (both written and spoken English); and excellent verbal and written communication

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org

Organization: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 16 Sep 2013

ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING AND REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This position is located in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Kabul, Afghanistan. The Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Civil-Military Coordination – UN-CMCoord) reports to the Head of Office, OCHA Afghanistan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the leadership and guidance of the Head of OCHA Office Afghanistan, and within delegated authority, the HAO/CMCoord Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Adviser on Humanitarian Civil-Military Coordination:

1) In his/her capacity as the Head of OCHA Afghanistan and HC’s adviser on civil-military relations, the HAO/CMCoord will establish the necessary links with Senior Military Officers in International military Forces and National Military Forces, Military Liaison Officers (MLO), and personnel in UN agencies, including any relevant civilian mission staff, and civil-military coordination personnel of appropriate NGOs.2) Monitor, analyze and report on any major accomplishments and progress as well as identify and follow up any potential or actual friction points in relations between the humanitarian and military communities.3) Serve as the primary focal point for all matters including policy related to civil-military coordination in close consultation with the Head of OCHA Afghanistan or Humanitarian Coordinator.4) Prepare, or provide substantive input in the preparation of, policy, position papers and reports on civil-military coordination issues for presentation to various agencies throughout the UN system and IASC members. Contribute to the Office regular reporting on civil-military coordination issues.

Policy and Advocacy:

1) Lead, if applicable, the development of country-specific guidelines on civil-military relations, based on the current “Guidelines on the Use of Military and Civil Defence Assets in Disaster Relief” and “Guidelines on the Use of Military and Civil Defence Assets to Support UN Humanitarian Activities in Complex Emergencies”, as well as the “IASC Reference Paper on Civil-Military Relationship in Complex Emergencies”, the IASC Discussion Paper and Non-Binding Guidelines on the “Use of Military or Armed Escorts for Humanitarian Convoys”, applicable Security Council resolutions and other relevant instruments.2) Ensure that the country-specific guidelines, and the generic guidelines mentioned above are properly disseminated and understood by both the humanitarian actors and the military forces present, as well as by local actors, as appropriate. Promote and ensure adherence to the above Guidelines within the entire humanitarian community and advise on potential consequences if these principles are compromised.3) Organise, with relevant and balanced Humanitarian and Military representation, Workshops on Civil-Military relations, by advocating adherence to applicable guidelines and principles and focusing on positive examples, contribute to a positive working relationship between relevant international military and IASC members.4) Additionally, act as an advocate for the promulgation of UN-CMCoord concepts, principles and activities, the promotion and protection of humanitarian principles and the dissemination of UN-CMCoord related guidelines.

Establish and maintain UN-CMCoord Network:

1) In this context, establish and maintain dialogue and coordination with the military and security forces in the area of responsibility. Identify, establish and maintain contact with the appropriate military counterparts, especially international military force deployed, and ensure mutual exchange of information about ongoing humanitarian activities and issues. Advise the military forces in the area of responsibility on international humanitarian coordination mechanisms. These mechanisms may include the UN Country Team, UN Security or Disaster Management Teams, Humanitarian Clusters, etc.2) In parallel, establish and maintain contact with humanitarian actors in the area of responsibility and serve as an information channel and advocate for their issues with relevant military/paramilitary organizations.3) Lead or participate in working groups, meetings and consultations with other UN agencies and humanitarian partners; organize meetings on UN-CMCoord matters with Heads of Agencies and/or other appropriate entities.4) Establish and maintain, if appropriate, an information exchange forum for stakeholders and interested parties in civil-military relations and participate in relevant meetings.

Humanitarian Affairs:

1) Leads and/or participates in large, complex projects, to include disaster assessment or other missions; coordinates international humanitarian/emergency assistance for complex emergency/disaster situations; ensures necessary support (e.g. staff, funding, specialized equipment, supplies, etc.); prepares situation reports to the international community, apprising of situation to date and specifying unmet requirements of stricken countries.2) Partners with other humanitarian agencies to plan and evaluate complex humanitarian and emergency assistance programmes; helps ensure that latest findings, lessons learned, policy guidelines, etc. are incorporated into these activities, including gender-related considerations.3) Establishes and maintains contacts with government officials, other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, media, etc.; ensures appropriate mechanisms to facilitate collaboration and exchange of information both in and outside the UN system, including on early warning and contingency planning.

Security:

1) Act as Security Focal Point for OCHA Afghanistan, and reviews and monitors activities related to preparation of security plans for the OCHA, including all aspects related to elaboration, development and updating of the plan and, if necessary, its implementation.2) Advises the Head of Office with regard to all security-related matters and participates in discussions and development of policies and procedures for security operations, contributing inputs related to assigned areas of responsibility.3) Establishes lines of communication with security officers, focal points and all other agencies to ensure maximum security coordination.4) Liaise and collaborate with Security Officers to maintain dialog with local authorities and international institutions such as Red Cross/Red Crescent for coordination of efforts.

COMPETENCIES

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of a range of humanitarian assistance, emergency relief and related human rights issues, including approaches and techniques to address difficult problems. Analytical capacity and in particular the ability to analyze and articulate the humanitarian dimension of issues which require a coordinated UN response. Ability to identify issues and judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of problems. Ability to conduct research, including ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on the humanitarian rights situation in assigned country/area. Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural disasters and human misery); ability to provide guidance to new/junior staff. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Solid understanding of and experience with the Civil Military Coordination issues.

TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

PLANNING& ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

JUDGEMENT/DECISION-MAKING: Strong judgment, decision-making, initiative, imagination and resourcefulness; proven ability to provide strategic direction, to plan and establish priorities, and to ensure an effective work structure to maximize productivity and achieve the Branch's goals; ability to identify the key issues in a complex humanitarian situation, and capacity to come the heart of the problem quickly and with sounding solutions;

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, military, or other related area is required. Previous experience with OCHA and/or in a related way in civil-military coordination, or experience in the military forces dealing with major humanitarian operations is desirable. Experience in working with humanitarian organizations in operations or preparedness is desirable. Field experience in emergency situations (complex emergencies, natural disasters, etc.) is desirable. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree as recognized by the United Nations.

Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, or other field related to civil-military coordination or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of Dari is desirable.

How to apply:

How to apply: The position is intended to fill functions of short-term duration This temporary position is for an initial period of four (4) months with a possibility of extension. All posts are subject to availability of funds.

Please state your full name and the temporary job opening notice number OCHA/G/56/2013 as the subject in your e-mail application and send one email application for every temporary job opening announcement. Documents should be saved as pdf file, with the title formatted as follows: FAMILY NAME_given name_ Doc-t type.pdf. For example: GREY_Joe _PHP.pdf.

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Organization: International Foundation for Election Systems
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 05 Oct 2013

Position: Civil Society Officer - AfghanistanDepartment: Europe & AsiaLocation: Afghanistan

About IFESIFES is an international, nonprofit organization that supports the building of democratic societies. IFES provides targeted technical assistance to strengthen transitional democracies. Founded in 1987 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, IFES has developed and implemented comprehensive, collaborative democracy solutions in more than 120 countries.

Project Description:The goal of the Strengthening Political Entities and Civil Society (SPECS) program is to strengthen competitive, inclusive and credible election and political processes in Afghanistan through the provision of tailored technical assistance to citizen groups, advocates and political parties. Specifically, the IFES component of SPECS works with civil society groups, including women- and youth-focused groups, to conduct advocacy and promote issues critical to citizens. IFES SPECS activities bolster the capacity of advocates to mobilize their constituents, prioritize top issues, advocate to political entities, candidates and elected officials on those issues, and report back to their constituents on progress. This is accomplished through intensive training and consultation, community mobilization, advocacy and outreach, and networking support.

Job Responsibilities:The Civil Society Coordinator will, under supervision of the Chief of Party (COP), perform the following tasks: • Provide support to the identification and selection of Afghan civil society groups as beneficiaries of technical assistance;• Coordinate the design and manage the implementation of a series of intensive training programs with targeted civil society groups;• Facilitate consultations between civil society partners and local communities and other groups, wherein partners learn to identify and select key constituent and policy reform issues of interest to the public.• Provide support to the development of advocacy action plans for civil society partners, which will serve as the primary planning documents for subsequent advocacy campaigns.• Provide mentoring and technical assistance to civil society partners to conduct advocacy campaigns for the public and outreach campaigns with key political entities.• Coordinate with both civil society and program implementing partners to ensure comprehensive reporting of advocacy and outreach initiates for the public.
• Work with civil society partners to ensure a role by women and youth in the above activities.• Promote the creation and strengthening of linkages between civil society partners and other civil society actors in Afghanistan.• Work closely with an Afghan Program Manager and build his or her capacity to fill the Civil Society Coordinator position in the third and final year of the program.
• Provide inputs to further development of all project activities.• Oversee monitoring and evaluation of project activities, including ensuring data is consistently collected, inputted, analyzed, and reported.• Represent the SPECS project at meetings with various stakeholders and the donor community on an “as-needed basis.”• Produce bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for IFES and the project's lead partner organization.• Recruit and supervise IFES program and administrative staff in Kabul and five provinces.
• Oversee and approve IFES financial reports submitted to headquarters twice per month.• Maintain all IFES records onsite, including personnel files.• Serve as principal onsite contact between IFES and the lead partner organization.• Provide an end of tour report.• Perform any additional tasks as requested by the COP

Qualifications:• Bachelor’s Degree in political science, international affairs, communications, or relevant area; Master’s degree preferred.• 5+ years’ experience in international development and non-profit program work or related field.• Demonstrated record of technical assistance to local civil society organizations required, preferably in post-conflict states.• Experienced with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required.• Experience in proposal development required.• Knowledge of advocacy, civic education, women's issues, and election processes is preferred.• Experience working in/on Afghanistan issues desirable.• Dari and/or Pashto language skills preferred.• Experience in program management and supervisory roles.• Familiarity with USAID regulations and reporting requirements required.• Team player with experience in research and development initiatives.• Excellent reporting and writing skills.• Experience developing and implementing project workplans, M&E plans, and performance monitoring plans (PMP).

Other:• Initiative.• Ability to represent IFES on all professional levels.• Detailed oriented and organized.• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.• Strong communicator, both verbally and in writing.• Collaborative, team oriented individual.

Applying:Applications will be accepted online only, through the IFES website. To apply visit our careers website at www.ifes.org. 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 www.ifes.org. 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: UN Women
Country: Egypt
Closing date: 17 Sep 2013

UN WOMEN was created in 2010, giving the UN system a strong entity with a mandate to advance women´s rights globally. Specifically, UN Women´s role is to:

• Support the development of normative frameworks to promote gender equality, gender justice and women’s empowerment.
• Support inter-governmental bodies, such as the Commission on the Status of Women, and inter-governmental processes such as the Rio+20 Conference on Sustainable Development and the Post-2015 development Agenda, in their formulation of policies, global standards and norms to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment
• Help Member States to implement these standards, standing ready to provide suitable, technical and financial support as necessary, and to forge effective partnerships with civil society
• To hold the UN system accountable for its own commitments on gender equality, including regular monitoring of system-wide progress

In doing this, UN WOMEN works at a country and regional level, building on the work done in the past and leveraging UNIFEM´s previous relationships with civil society and grassroots organizations on the ground, bringing women to the table in peace negotiations and supporting civil society in advancing gender equality in their countries and regions.

The relationship with civil society is critically important. The GA has requested the head of UN WOMEN to continue the existing practice of effective consultation with civil society organizations, and encourage(d) their meaningful contribution to the work of the Entity (GA/64/289)

Furthermore, UN Women’s Global Strategic Plan 2011-13 lays out in paragraph 57, output 1.2 that “Effective strategic partnerships between UN Women and CSOs, particularly women’s organizations and coalitions, will continue to be critical and effective partners. UN Women will work to ensure more systematic consultations with civil society at all levels, including establishing a civil society advisory group at the global level and, where required, at national and regional levels. In coordination with UN partners, UN Women will develop joint advocacy initiatives with women’s organizations and civil society partners, including women’s rights networks, religious and traditional leaders, men and boys, youth groups, grassroots and non-governmental organizations.

UN WOMEN´s executive director is also making this commitment a priority. In her Vision and Action Plan, she said “in recognition of the special relationship I envisage between UN Women and women’s organizations, I will be forming an NGO Advisory Group to advise me as Executive Director of UN Women. This will be a body through which NGOs can share their perspectives, expertise and knowledge from the country level and a channel for our ongoing collaboration.”

The Arab states witnessed many transformations during and following the Arab Spring. Civil Society, as a whole, has a unique role to play as an actor and mechanism for change in the region, one of the key drivers behind the political and social revolutions that are taking place. Many of these changes saw women at the forefront of demonstrations holding their governments accountable, including in countries where women traditionally remain in the private sphere. In light of the role of women’s leadership and civil society in the Arab Spring and the low levels of women’s formal political participation across the region, UN WOMEN Arab States places support for this area at highest priority. UN WOMEN works with the emerging civil society movements to ensure that there is no regression on the women´s agenda post Arab Spring and that women’s civic activism can translate into sustained and meaningful engagement in all areas of public life. It is vital that all regional programming comes from an informed perspective in which the priorities on the ground, and from the ground, are taken into consideration. It is with this background that UN WOMEN Arab States is creating a Regional civil society advisory group.

Objectives:

The Advisory Group will be a consultative forum for regular dialogue between civil society and UN Women. More specifically the objectives will be:

i. To keep UN WOMEN up to date on the political changes that have taken place, are undergoing, and that might still happen, both in the Arab spring countries, and in countries that did not undergo a transformation in the last year;
ii. To foster dialogue and engagement between UN Women and civil society, on national development issues and trends related to gender equality, women’s rights and empowerment;
iii. To enable UN Women to benefit from civil society’s expertise, experience, perspective and knowledge and strengthen UN Women’s programme and priorities; and
iv. To serve as a consultative forum of ideas and strategies on key policy, knowledge and advocacy issues.

Role of the group:

• Provide strategic advice to UN Women and, when appropriate, on its thematic priorities and policies, including during the strategic planning process;
• Provide guidance on political, economic, social and cultural developments and trends to UN Women regional/national programming;
• Provide information on issues as they are observed and emerge, specifically in relation to political changes/unrest;
• Provide analysis on the socio-economic and political environment at the country/regional levels and its impact on gender equality and women’s rights issues;
• Provide inputs to UN Women’s programmes and policies, including the Regional Strategic Plan;
• Provide guidance and inputs to regional advocacy strategies;
• Assist UN Women in strengthening its engagement and dialogue with civil society at all levels.

Structural Framework:

The group will be managed from the UN WOMEN Arab States regional office and will meet twice a year with the opportunity to provide inputs electronically on a regular basis.
The ongoing collaboration with UN Women will take place via a web-based platform (the Civil Society Extranet), set up by UN Women, for group members to engage with each other and with all the country and regional Advisory Groups.

The civil society extranet platform that is being developed will facilitate knowledge and experience sharing with civil society experts and UN Women on key thematic issues of strategic importance to UN Women.

Composition:

The Arab States Civil Society Advisory Group will consist of 25 members. 12 of these will be from women´s equality networks, 8 will be from grassroots organizations, and 5 members will be high level experts in the field of gender equality and women´s rights, including, but not limited to, members of academia. All members will have a geographical distribution in the region, including members from North Africa and the Gulf States. UN WOMEN will ensure that a wide range of ideas and ideologies are represented in the group to best reflect the many perspectives that exist in the region.

The members will sit on the group on a rotational basis for two years. After two years, members, should they be nominated again, can be selected for an additional term of two years. Note that membership in the group is honorary and members will receive no remuneration, however, UN WOMEN will cover all travel expenses related to group meetings.

Selection criteria:

Civil society organizations and individuals will be invited to nominate members to the group. A committee composed of the UN agencies Arab States regional directors, and members of regional civil society, including, but not limited to regional members of the global Civil Society Advisory Group, led by the UN WOMEN Arab States Regional Director, will evaluate all nominations. The selection process will be duly documented ensuring transparency.

A member of the group can be a member of an organization, but their participation in the group will be in their individual capacity, not as a representative of their respective organization. They will be selected based on the following criteria:

• Strong connection to national or regional women’s organizations and networks, concerned with matters within the mandate of UN Women and with extensive experience in national and/or regional advocacy and policy development;
• Thematic expertise in UN WOMEN´s regional priority areas;
• Demonstrable understanding of the needs and interests of diverse groups of women, particularly following the Arab Spring;
• Good knowledge of development patterns among countries with diverse socio-economic status;
• Experience in policy, legislation and/or human rights treaties is valued, particularly at the regional level;
• Efforts will be taken to incorporate men in the group;
• There will be sufficient representation of young women, their organizations and networks;
• Members of the group must be nationals of and current residents of a country in the Arab States region
• Observers can be invited to meetings on a need basis

How to apply:

Please send the attached application form and your CV to vacancy.asro@unwomen.org and NOT later than September 17, 2013.

The post title should be placed in the email subject.
For more information, please download attached.

Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 28 Oct 2013

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

BACKGROUND:For over a decade, CAR has suffered from a multi-faceted crisis marked by chronic poverty, political instability, and violence. In December 2012, the Seleka rebel alliance took control over much of the country and, after a short period of attempted negotiations and peace talks, carried out a coup d’état in late March 2013. Since then, public services, governmental offices, police and military forces, schools, health provisions, and other services have come to a standstill. The planting season was heavily disrupted in a country with 80% of the population involved in agricultural work and protection issues are having a cross-cutting impact on all sectors. As a result, the chronic humanitarian needs facing CAR have become acute in many parts of the country requiring immediate and intensive humanitarian action to respond to the multi-sectoral needs at hand.

Scope of WorkThe Water/Civil Engineer Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing IRC’s construction and rehabilitation activities in Nana Gribizi and Ouham Pende prefectures of CAR. These activities will focus on infrastructures related to economic infrastructure, school facilities, and ground-water systems and rehabilitation. The activities and projects that the position oversees involve both direct implementation and supporting implementation by communities through consulting engineers and contractors. The post, therefore, involves ensuring that design, construction and field supervision are conducted to a high professional standard by IRC employees and the private contractors.

The position reports to the Area Program Coordinator also based in Kaga Bandoro.

Responsibilities

Program management:Supervise the design (directly or contracted) of infrastructures that are adapted to population needs and context and match international and national norms and standards. Support communities to establish and oversee implementation of systems for controlling the quality of supplied construction materials; closely monitoring market prices; tracking works progress against work plans, and controlling the quality of the final construction outputs.Support communities to manage, in a strategic manner, construction/rehabilitation budgets and/or budget components to ensure an appropriate and efficient use of resources in the area of operation.Oversee implementation of grants and reporting systems and management of budgets, including budget forecasting, development of spending and work plans and indicator tracking sheets related to construction activitiesSupport communities to ensure that bidding process are done in a in a consistent and transparent mannerContractors management:Oversee the engagement of independent contractors for construction projects under governance and rights programmingEnsure proper provisional and final handover of infrastructure from IRC or the contractors to both the communities and the local authorities. Coordination:Work closely with the APC and other Program Managers to ensure an integrated program approach and design as well as joint response to challenges to meeting the education and ERD program objectives in both Nana Gribizi and Ouham Pende prefecturesLiaise regularly with APC and Grants Manager to provide updates on the program, discuss emerging challenges, and collaborate on the design of new programs or changes to existing programs.HR management:Manage the IRC construction team; provide leadership and supervision. Actively promote staff development, conducting mainly on-the-job trainings with a view towards promoting high performing national staff to managerial positions. Write job descriptions; establish hiring criteria for project staff, interview and select staff as needed.Actively manage performance of construction team staff, including setting yearly objectives for each staff member and providing them with informal semi-annual review and formal annual performance review based on these objectives.Limit, identify, document and dismiss staff involved in fraud and corruption.Reporting:Produce monthly reports and provide direct strategic advice to the APC, Grants Manager, and Country Director, so as to adjust the programmatic priorities and implementation modalities as necessary. Contribute to the production of required reports for donors, in collaboration with the Grants Manager as requiredREQUIREMENTS:

Degree or equivalent experience in engineering or construction.2+ years of construction site management and/or engineering experience, preferably in an international setting and/or in Africa.Water and sanitation engineering/construction experience.Ability to work independently while being a strong team player.Ability to work well under unstable security, administrative, and programmatic pressures.Ability to manage a team and to show flexibility (balance between quality of the construction and respect of community decision making process)Advanced knowledge of usual desktop software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.Knowledge of engineering / drafting related software is preferable

The Civil Engineer/Construction Program Manager will be based in Kaga Bandoro, but may make occasional visit to Bocaranga field office if/when necessary.

How to apply:

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

Organization: FHI 360
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 10 Sep 2013

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Associate Director, Organizational Development Training and Capacity Building for Civil Society, in Pretoria, South Africa.

Position Description:

FHI 360 seeks qualified candidates to serve as the Associate Director for Organizational Development Training and Capacity Building for Civil Society for the 220 million USAID-funded Capacity Development Support (CDS) program in South Africa. Under CDS, FHI 360 will manage 100 million in grants to organizations partnering with USG to improve and scale up South Africa’s national response to HIV/STI/TB and OVC; and will support these partners to develop organizational and technical capacity to provide effective, quality services for HIV/STI/TB prevention, care, and treatment; and provide improved care and support for OVC. FHI 360 will also support the Departments of Health and Social Development in developing stronger institutional systems and technical competencies for health and social services delivery. The Associate Director for Organizational Development Training and Capacity Building for Civil Society will work under the leadership of the Deputy Director for Training and Capacity Building and manage a diverse staff and short-term technical assistance pool of organizational and institutional strengthening specialists.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead the design, delivery and monitoring of technical assistance provided toward strengthening organizational systems, in the areas of human resources, financial management, governance & leadership, sustainability, organizational management, monitoring and evaluation, and other areas.Assess the organizational systems of and develop technical assistance plans for the local organizations to support programs meeting organizational best practices and developing systems in compliance with USG and SAG regulations.Work closely with the CB and Training Advisor to ensure the sustainability of organizational changesWith the CD team, develop and implement strategies to increase organizational sustainabilityOversee and provide vision for the organizational capacity development team, ensure that the team’s efforts are coordinated and conducted in accordance with the technical assistance planSource appropriate TA providers for building of organizational systems and to respond to grantee/SAG/Donor requests around organizational developmentGuide and monitor implementation of activities to achieve the goals of the project, ensuring that required inputs are in place on timeReport on progress made against technical assistance plans as requestedRepresent the project on relevant working groups.

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree or its international equivalent in public health or a related field (significant experience in organizational development);At least 10 years of experience in public health, including at least four years of experience in delivering organizational development technical assistanceAt least five years of experience in a senior position managing the delivery of organizational developmentExcellent verbal and written communicationDemonstrated knowledge, skills, and/or experiences in:Working with CBOs in South Africa to strengthen organizational capacityExperience with delivering technical assistance around human resources management, governance structures, leadership and other areas of organizational development.Working with South African organizations to meet international funding standards

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application. AA/EOE/M/F/V/D

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Organization: FHI 360
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 22 Sep 2013

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the Part-time position of Gaming Intern, Civil Society, and Peacebuilding, in Washington, DC.

Job Description:

FHI 360’s Civil Society and Peacebuilding Department (CSPD) strengthens the leadership, capacity, and credibility of national and community-based organizations and helps increase the transparency of government agencies at all levels. Our civil society programs enable citizens to solve their own problems and influence policy. Our peacebuilding experts use a variety of locally-owned, effective, and sustainable tools to bridge differences and bring peace to divided communities.CSPD has recently begun researching and applying social and civic gaming approaches in its work, and seeks a temporary (3-6 months, extension possible contingent on funding) Games Intern to perform the following functions in support of CSPD departmental business development and programs.

ResponsibilitiesAnalyzes, generates, and maintains reports, and other reference material on gaming for departmental use.Composes reports, spreadsheets, email, and memoranda from rough drafts or general instructions, involving the assembly of data from computer and paper file or record sources.Conducts special studies in conjunction with a project or initiative, analyzes data and makes recommendations based upon studies.Supports proposal development through research, writing, editing, formatting, and other tasks as appropriate.Performs other administrative and programmatic duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements: At least one year of college experienceExpertise and experience in research, design, and application of gaming approaches for social and civic initiatives.Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.Experience with international programs, US Government rules and regulations preferred.Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application. AA/EOE/M/F/V/D

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Organization: International Relief and Development
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 01 Nov 2013

Background:

The Australian Government established the Development Assistance Facility for Afghanistan (DAFA) in 2007 to support the Afghanistan National Development Strategy. The goal of DAFA’s third phase is to develop the leadership and human capacity required to achieve sustainable economic and social development in Afghanistan. Building capacity and public confidence in the government’s ability to deliver services and improving the quality of education are critical components of this mission and the Afghan government’s efforts to meet its people’s needs.

DAFA III comprises four components:

Australia Awards in Afghanistan offers opportunities for long and short-term study and professional development in Australia with the objective of developing capacity and leadership skills so that individuals can return home and contribute to development in Afghanistan.

Malaysia Australia Education Project for Afghanistan (MAEPA) involves the Governments of Malaysia, Australia and Afghanistan cooperating to provide professional development training to Afghanistan’s Teacher Trainers and teacher college staff to improve the quality of teaching in Afghanistan.

The Public Financial Management (PFM) program aims to improve the quality of core development budget processes in key service delivery Line Ministries.

AusAID-Initiated Activities deliver needs-based, flexible interventions in support of the Australian Government’s strategic programming objectives.

The Activity Design Specialist/Short Term Technical Adviser will deliver specific, intermittent inputs for DAFA Phase III. Specific consultancy dates will be requested when Tasking Notes are issued by AusAID. Each assignment will be to conduct specific activity design and prepare an implementation plan in response to a specific tasking note received from AusAID. Typical assignments are between 2 – 4 weeks, though some assignments may exceed this duration.

DAFA Phase III will embrace a broad range of modes of assistance in order to address individual, institutional and systematic capacity building approaches and will maintain flexibility to meet changing requirements.

The following types of activities are envisioned:

• Provision of individual Advisers deployed in partner Ministries in non-line management functions (coaching, mentoring, advising, and training);
• Provision of technical assistance to undertake specific tasks with and on behalf of partner Ministries (e.g. policy studies, policy advice, research), through subcontracts to local or international organisations or individual advisers;
• Provision of tailored training programs through local or international training providers;
• Design and delivery of projects delivered jointly by counterparts and sub-contractors and/or advisers;
• Provision of Australia Awards scholarships to partner Ministry employee candidates; and
• Support of third country training through the Malaysia-Australia Education Project for Afghanistan (MAEPA).
As part of this process the Activity Design Specialist/Short Term Technical Advisor is required to work with partner Ministries on needs assessments, concept development and activity design.

Objectives of the Assignment:

The objectives of the assignment are:
• To develop and document designs for activities to be funded under DAFA Phase III;
• To produce completed Implementation Plans and design documents for submission to AusAID;
• In consultation with the Facility Manager or his/her designee review Implementation Plans document formats.

Reporting Arrangements:
• The Activity Design/Short Term Technical Adviser will report to the Facility Manager or his/her designee on the development of activities.
• The Adviser will be required to work with and mentor the Activity Coordination Officers (ACOs).
• The Adviser will work with the International M&E Adviser to ensure alignment of activities with the Performance Assessment Framework (PAF) and activity design processes.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

The Activity Design Specialist/Short Term Technical Adviser will:
• Work with the DAFA team to define the DAFA Capacity Development Framework to guide activity design. The Capacity Development Framework should be linked the ANDS Capacity Development Framework, AusAID Capacity Development Strategy and the DAFA Performance Assessment Framework;
• Coordinate and provide advice on the continued analysis of Ministry strategic plans and programs based on DAFA objectives and components to identify priorities and opportunities for DAFA;
• Coordinate and provide advice on mapping current and planned donor investments aligned to Ministries national programs;
• Work with partner Ministries to identify/confirm/develop activity concepts which meet DAFA selection criteria, with reference to DAFA strategic analysis and donor mapping;
• Work with partner Ministry nominated contact persons to develop implementation plans including design analysis, appraisal, cover notes, implementation plans, fully cost budgets, work plans and details of partner Ministry contributions;
• Mentor Ministry counterparts and DAFA Activity Coordination Officers (ACOs) during the activity design process;
• Provide advice to Facility Manager or his/ designee on the recommended approach to activity design and implementation consistent with DAFA Procurement Guidelines; and
• Work with the Facility (project) M&E Officer and International M&E Specialist to ensure activity designs are in line with the DAFA Performance Assessment Framework.

Mandatory Competencies:
• A degree in a relevant field.
• Ability to respond to potential task orders within 1 week to indicate availability.
• Ability to commit to short term activity design with a typical duration of 2 – 4 weeks, though some assignments may exceed this duration.
• Minimum five years’ experience in activity design, including specific experience working on AusAID Facilities (projects).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in one of the following subsectors:
o Community development
o SME development
o Livelihoods development
• Expertise in coaching and mentoring with experience in ensuring capacity development approaches are incorporated successfully into development activities.
• Working knowledge of the Afghanistan context and a flexible approach.
• High level written and oral communication skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively with others from different social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, adapt to different cultures, and listen to ideas and concerns of others.
• Able to balance best practice methods and international experience with prevailing conditions and structures in post-conflict environments.
• Able to meet contractual reporting deadlines.

It is essential that the Activity Design Specialist/Short Term Technical Adviser is able to establish effective working relationships with the key stakeholders, Ministry officials and sub-project personnel. This requires qualities of genuineness of approach and integrity, in order to build mutual respect and trust. The personal attributes of such a person include:
• Capacity to develop and share a vision and strategic approach;
• Ability to work according to agreed principles and model the desirable behaviours, including openness, cooperation, a focus on the wider goals; and
• Sensitive to and able to act appropriately in the Afghan culture.

Travel Requirements:
As required.

Location
Kabul, Afghanistan

This position is an international position with fee rates governed by AusAID’s Adviser Remuneration Framework: Remuneration Tables and Guideline (February 2011). The position fits under Table C: Short-term Adviser, Discipline Group C, Job level 4.

How to apply:

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Organization: Management Systems International
Country: Egypt
Closing date: 15 Sep 2013

Editor, 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, and South Sudan. 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 the international development arm of 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:

As ECSS ends support and capacity building assistance to DG grantees, the program will begin preparing the final project report for Task 2. Therefore, support is needed to provide writing and editing expertise as well as assistance in collecting and synthesizing information. Additionally, the editor would assist with other aspects of preparing the final program report including but not limited to the creation of tables or other annexes to present the achievements of the project.

This position is from October 1, 2013 – November 30, 2013, for a total level of effort of 15 days.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the compilation of project activities and summaries under Task 2 for DG grantees.
• Create tables and other annexes to present summary of ECSS activities and achievements.
• Build capacity of staff to capture information relevant to good reporting for the final ECSS report.
• Provide editing and writing services for English-language final project report, as well as civil society assessment reports, monthly grantee progress reports, monthly financial management reports, quarterly and annual reports, and work plans.
• Other reporting tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English or Writing from an accredited university, additional advanced degree in a related field preferable.
• Two to four years of experience writing, editing and formatting USAID reports.
• Fluent English language writing and editing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations, particularly multi-cultural teams.

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Organization: Management Systems International
Country: Egypt
Closing date: 15 Sep 2013

Capacity Building 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, and South Sudan. 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 the international development arm of 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:

The Capacity Building Specialist will contribute within the project framework to providing management support to USAID for its civil society portfolio, developing the organizational and management capacity of existing USAID civil society grantees, and providing targeted support to build the capacity of Egyptian civil society organizations.

This position is from October 1, 2013 – November 30, 2013, for a total level of effort of 43 days.

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

Responsibilities:

•Analyze civil society grantee reports and materials.
•Monitor grantee compliance with USAID rules and regulations.
•Develop and implement tailored capacity development plans.
•Develop grantee M&E systems and capacities.
•Provide financial management support to grantees.
•Conduct monthly site visits.
•Provide targeted capacity-building support to grantees.
•Conduct other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

•Advanced degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited university.
•At least ten years’ experience in media sector support and development.
•Demonstrated record of work in the field of monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
•Demonstrated record of work in the field of CSO capacity building.
•Demonstrated skills in program planning, needs assessment, training and evaluation.
•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.

How to apply:

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PI65063036

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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PI65064210

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Organization: Management Systems International
Country: Egypt
Closing date: 14 Sep 2013

Loan Management Consultant, Civil Society Support Project, 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, and South Sudan. 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 the international development arm of 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 Project (ECSS) is implemented by a consortium of partners including MSI, FHI 360, and IREX. The project provides technical assistance and training to Egyptian civil society organizations (CSOs) to strengthen their institutional capacity and to help them provide services and implement community development projects more effectively.

Position Summary:
ECSS is seeking a consultant to, in consultation with ECSS staff; provide short-term technical assistance on the operational and financial aspects of loan management of local Egyptian organizations. The consultancy is expected to last 27 days, from September to December 2013. The primary objectives of the loan management technical assistance are to:

• Improve the local organizations’ loan management systems. Enable local organizations to expedite loan approvals and reduce operating costs through a structured, streamlined workflow environment.
• Enable local organizations to standardize loaning procedures and documentation to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Enable local organizations to generate comprehensive loan reports, track payments on loans, track payment and amortization schedules, accrue interest income, and integrate with General Ledger and financial statements.

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

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance to update the Assiut Businessmen Association’s (ASBA) business plan, develop a financial performance monitoring tool, and update the organization’s operations (credit) and financial manuals.
• Analyze employee performance and capacity; conduct an assessment on training needs.
• Support Unified Group for Technical and Consultancy Services (UG) sub-grantees in developing financial policies and procedures and credit guidelines.
• Based on the needs assessments, provide on-job training to loans officers on financial analysis.
• Conduct organizational restructuring plan for the ASBA main office.
• Submit a final report summarizing the results of the technical assistance, what have been achieved by the grantees and recommendations for next steps.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited university.
• Demonstrated experience loan management and loan services functions.
• Proven knowledge of the USAID required loan documentation.
• Thorough understanding of the current Egyptian civil society organizations (CSO) landscape and challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in team situations; ability to effectively interact with individuals in all areas of the CSO community.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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PI65013050