NGO JOBS

Organization: Action Against Hunger-UK
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 05 May 2014

ACF-UK is currently recruiting a consultant with experience in Nutrition and Public Health for the Integration of the Management of SAM into Health Systems.

The start date of the evaluation is intended for 1st June 2014 and should run through to 1st December 2014. This will comprise of approximately 70 days of work.

The full Terms of Referenceand application requirements can be found on the ACF-UK website.

The deadline for applications is the 5 May 2014.

How to apply:

If you are interested, please visit http://www.actionagainsthunger.org.uk/careersand follow links on how to apply.

Organization: UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 08 May 2014

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 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 Eastwith more than 30,000 staff.

Legal Consultant, Jordan Field Office

BACKGROUND

UNRWA has Legal Officers or Consultants in each of its field offices who are there to provide legal advice and assistance on matters that may expose the Agency to risks of significant legal, financial, political or reputational damage. Accordingly, the overall objective of the legal function in each field office is to serve Agency operations with a view to ensuring that legal advice and assistance is taken into account in planning and decision-making at policy, operational and management levels, and to ensure the proper and consistent implementation of the Agency’s regulatory framework, as set out by Agency rules and regulations, Organization Directives, and Agency-wide legal instructions and guidance.

In pursuing this overall objective, the legal function within the Jordan Field Office provides legal advice and assistance on matters that include, but are not limited to: neutrality, privileges and immunities, contracts and MOU’s, court cases involving the Agency or its staff members in their official capacity, communication with host government authorities, protection, detained staff, service accident injuries, investigations, procurement, staff conduct and discipline, implementation of HQ legal policies/guidance, training and official reporting required by the UN or donor agencies.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities

· Provides direct legal advice and assistance to the Head Field Legal Office (HFLO) and senior staff in Jordan Field on all aspects of legal matters that include:

§ The privileges and immunities of the United Nations;

§ UNRWA's relations with governmental authorities;

§ Claims made against the Agency and its staff member in their official capacity;

§ Advising, and as appropriate, supervising and overseeing the formation and/or review and drafting of contracts, lease agreements, memorandums of understanding, legal submissions and other legal documents related to the Field Office operation;

§ The use of land;

§ The personnel procedures and related administrative law matters which may give rise to staff claims and appeals;

§ The Agency’s regulatory framework and analysis thereof;

§ And prepares legal opinions and correspondence on such matters after consultation where appropriate with the Department of Legal Affairs at UNRWA, HQ;

· Carries out or participates in investigations of staff member conduct, advises the Field Investigations Officer or Director of UNRWA Operations in Jordan (DUO,J) on the findings and advises on appropriate action, which may include administrative or disciplinary action, to be taken, where necessary,;

· Liaises with the local governmental authorities to safeguard and facilitate the Agency's operations, including following up the implementation of the Agency's requests to the relevant authorities and drawing the attention of senior Agency officials to potential problems or disputes with the relevant authorities; establishes and maintains contact with local lawyers with a view to resolving Field related potential disputes and claims involving the Agency; studies claims made against the Agency, and makes recommendations to HFLO or the DUO,J and to Headquarters;

· Drafts, and assists in the negotiation of conditions of contract and other documentation of a legal nature for the purchase and sale of goods and services, the construction and maintenance of buildings, the use of land, and the provision of other services by the Agency in the Jordan Field;

· Checks and verifies reports from Agency staff concerning violations of the Agency's privileges and immunities and drafts communications as appropriate to the relevant authorities concerning such violations; maintains a data-base of statistics related to interference with Agency operations, and violations of the privileges and immunities of the Agency, and in particular interference with its premises and mistreatment of its staff;

· Acts as member of committees as requested by the DUO,J, including the Local Committee on Procurement and Intake Committee.

PROFFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

· Advanced degree in Law (Juris Doctorate or Master).

· At least two years of progressively responsible legal experience in a national or international organization. Familiarity with international law, human rights law, contracts and commercial law, administrative law, employment law, and criminal and civil procedure.

· Fluent command of written and spoken English.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

· Knowledge of contemporary issues in the Middle East;

· Familiarity with the UN system and practices;

· Proficient command of written and spoken Arabic.

COMPETENCIES

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in a diverse team environment;

· A high level of written and verbal communication skills and practical writing experience in a legal context, including ability to present information and data in a clear and instructive manner, combined with superior skills in legal writing, analysis and expression in form of drafting legal opinions, papers and positions;

· Strong analytical and evaluative skills combined with sound judgment, including ability to apply legal knowledge and practice to strategic, policy and operational objectives;

· Highly developed negotiation skills, with ability to positively influence others to reach mutually benefiting understanding.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

· The Consultant is required to possess a valid driving license;

· The Consultant will be required to reside in Amman and to travel occasionally throughout the Agency's area of operations in the Middle East.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

· The duration of the consultancy assignment is six (6) months renewable;

· Remuneration for this consultancy will depend on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV or UN Personal History Form demonstrating clearly the knowledge and experience required to meet the consultancy requirements via consultancy@unrwa.org, indicating the title of this consultancy “Legal Consultant” in the subject line of the message.

The deadline for the submission of applications is8 May 2014.(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.

How to apply:

Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV or UN Personal History Form demonstrating clearly the knowledge and experience required to meet the consultancy requirements via consultancy@unrwa.org, indicating the title of this consultancy “Legal Consultant” in the subject line of the message.

The deadline for the submission of applications is8 May 2014.(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: Population Services Intl.
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 18 May 2014

PSI seeks candidates for the position of Consultant to support Research activities in its Sexual and Reproductive Health and TB Department. Based in or near Washington, D.C., the Consultant will report to the Research Advisor in the department and will work primarily with the Woman’s Health Project and the Research Advisor for Reproductive Health. The position requires flexibility and willingness to assume varied duties and projects and offers an opportunity to assist PSI staff on a variety of projects in international family planning (FP) and reproductive health (RH). PSI offers a dynamic, creative, and progressive work environment. This position is open to a minimum 6 month contract, preferably longer, and a minimum of 30 hours per week. Candidate must be able to work on-site when required. The position requires a dedicated candidate who is a fast learner, can manage his/her own time, and is an excellent communicator. A daily rate commensurate with the candidate’s experience will be provided.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Duties include, but are not be limited to:

• Conducting literature reviews and assisting in data analysis;
• Analyzing data, writing manuscripts and reports for publication, and coordinating internal and external processes in journal submission
• Coordinating abstract submission from PSI country offices and facilitating review processes in advance of upcoming RH conferences
• Attending and representing SRHT and/or PSI at internal and external meetings
• Compiling indicators for RH/FP proposals, reports and other communication documents;
• Updating, editing, and improving internal knowledge management resources;
• Fulfilling additional programmatic and administrative functions as required.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Master’s degree candidate; some international work experience preferred.
• Excellent writing, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative research methods and data analysis.
• Required computer skills: STATA and/or SPSS, Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Willingness to use Wiki software, and familiarity with database development.
• Native-level English with ability to work in Spanish or French a plus.

APPLY ONLINE at http://www.psi.org . PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

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Organization: Save the Children UK
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 23 Apr 2014

Save the Children UK and the Global Education Cluster is currently recruiting a consultant with experience in humanitarian financing, preferably with an education focus, to undertake an in-depth review of how education in emergencies is funded and the extent of the current financing gap.

The start date for this consultancy is the week beginning 28 April 2014 and is for a period of 17.5 days. The consultancy is in two parts:

The first deliverable of this consultancy is to develop a 2013 update to the Global Education Cluster’s Education Cannot Wait: Humanitarian Funding is Failing Childrenbriefing (ECW 2012 briefing). Please see

http://education.humanitarianresponse.info/system/files/documents/files/....

This deliverable is expected to take 5 days and is due on or before Friday 9^th May 2014.

The second deliverable of this consultancy is to expand on the work above to undertake a more in-depth scoping exercise of how education in emergencies is currently funded (through key informant interviews and desk-based research) and produce a report that summarises findings and makes recommendations for an improved funding architecture for education in emergencies. This deliverable is expected to take 12.5 days and is due on or before Friday 13^th June 2014.

Please see the attached Terms of Reference for further detail on the requirements under each deliverable, including further background and specific research questions to be answered, as well as the level of technical knowledge and experience required to undertake this role.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 23 April 2014. If you are interested in applying, please visit https://jobs.savethechildren.org.uk/vacancy/789/description and outline your expertise and experience to undertake this role. Please also include a one-page high level summary of how you would produce the two key deliverables required under this consultancy (including your daily rate) with your CV.

We will hold interviews on Friday 25 April 2014. Interviewees not based in London will be interviewed via Skype.

How to apply:

Please apply via our website: https://jobs.savethechildren.org.uk/vacancy/789/description

Organization: Accounting for International Development
Country: Nigeria, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 29 Jun 2014

AfID has recently begun a ground breaking new partnership with one of the world’s largest and most respected development agencies; to build financial management capacity amongst its local partners operating at a national and local level in Nigeria. This international financing institution fights AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria with a 21st century approach; through partnership, transparency, constant learning and results-based funding. The organisation galvanizes support for the fight against AIDS, TB and malaria, working with partners to support the most effective prevention and treatment. They have a historic opportunity to seize new advances in science and apply practical experience to defeat these diseases and remove them as threats to public health.

The organisation spurs partnerships between government, civil society, the private sector and communities living with the diseases, the most effective way to fight these deadly infectious diseases. They do not manage or implement programs on the ground, relying instead on local experts. It works with partners to ensure that funding serves the men, women and children affected by these diseases in the most effective way.

Through AfID volunteers we hope to develop the skills of key finance and management staff working within the National Agencies and NGOs and INGOs delivering essential healthcare services across the country. By doing so, we know that the grant performance process will be more effective and ultimately livers will be saved.

Key areas for focus for trainings, coaching mentoring will include the following;

• Organisational needs assessment/ Internal Audit

• Budget preparation & analysis & proposal writing

• The review & implementation of financial controls & procedures

• Internal and external (donor) grant reporting

• Cash-flow forecasting, Financial planning & audit preparation

• Use of accounting software & MS Excel reporting

• Coaching & mentoring new or inexperienced FMs/FOs and CDs.

This is a unique opportunity to use your experience to make a life-changing difference to the effectiveness of implementing govt agencies, civil society, international development organizations and communities living with and affected by the diseases.

We envision this will be either a 6-8 weeks or 10-12 weeks assignment; they would ideally like a volunteer to support them in June, July & Aug. The role will be based in either Abuja, Abuja & Kaduna State or Calabar Cross River State with last 2 weeks in UK.

The 2 weeks period could be done remotely with occasional travel to the country office for attending meetings.

Please register you interest immediately by emailing your CV to volunteers@afid.org.u

How to apply:

Click to apply: http://www.afid.org.uk/site/page/411

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Apr 2014

Terms of Reference

Public Finance and Local Governance Consultant – Research and Evidence

1. Background

UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Public investments oriented toward and reaching girls and boys are essential to the fulfillment of their rights, as recognized in the Article IV of the Convention for the Rights of the Child (CRC), which obligates governments to undertake measures to the maximum extent of their available resources to fulfill children’s rights.

The role of national public finance policy and management is increasingly central for achieving results for children. For UNICEF, to leverage national resources means not only supporting the development of child-friendly policies and institutions, but also tackling budget and public financial management (PFM)-related bottlenecks and barriers to ensure that inputs are translated into intended outputs and impact for children. UNICEF’s engagements in budgets and public finance issues are particularly important for addressing social exclusion. Even when overall policies are improving and budgets are increasing, inequitable and inefficient budgetary allocations, as well as issues with subnational budget planning and management, play a key role in the systematic exclusion of disadvantaged children.

Therefore, in line with UNICEF’s 2014-2017 Strategic Plan, the Social Inclusion Section in UNICEF New York Headquarters will prioritize activities around two inter-related initiatives aimed at increasing the advocacy around and the support to UNICEF field offices, in order to increase the size, efficiency, equity and transparency of public investments towards achieving children’s rights. The two initiatives and expected UNICEF contributions are:

1. Provide technical input to the development of and consultation around the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC)’s General Comment on Public Spending to Realize Children’s Rights (GC);
2. Develop an internal Strategic Guidance (SG) on Public Finance and Local Governance (PFLG) to synergize, take to scale and systemize the equity focus of sector-based and cross-cutting initiatives led or supported by UNICEF.

It is expected that the evidence and strategies identified for the SG will feed into the evidence and advocacy messages for both the GC itself and the resource handbook that will be developed and disseminated during 2016 to facilitate the GC implementation by stakeholders such as governments, parliamentarians and civil society organizations.

2. Purpose

UNICEF is seeking a consultant to provide research and evidence generation support for the UNICEF’s contribution to the GC and the development of the SG. To ensure the relevance and quality of the evidence generated from desk-based review and case studies, it is expected that the consultant will participate in and contribute to the consultation processes for the production of both the GC and the SG. In addition, the consultant is expected to liaise regularly with focal points in the Programming Division in NYHQ on sector-specific PFLG issues. Due to the tight production timelines of both initiatives and the need for frequent, timely feedback to ensure best quality of deliverables, this consultant is expected to work full time and on-site.

3. Expected Results

Under the supervision of Chief of PFLG Unit, the consultant will produce the following results:

· A literature review of evidence on effective strategies, approaches, and practices, as well as lessons learned in the area of PFLG:

o Based on secondary research and through an extensive desk review, the consultant will summarize and synthesize relevant experiences and findings from available literature, in order to generate the evidence base for identifying effective strategies, approaches and practices, as well as lessons learned. The scope of the review may include i) relevant internal publications (e.g. the global stock-take, and the multi-media case studies of UNICEF county initiatives), and ii) external publications including, but not limited to, those by the World Bank, International Budget Partnership (IBP), Decentralization and Local Governance (DeLoG), ODI Centre for Aid and Public Expenditure (CAPE), Oxfam, and other UN agencies.

o The outputs will be delivered in modules that correspond to the five categories of PFLG interventions in the SG, namely i) budget data and bottlenecks analysis, ii) policy dialogue and advocacy around budget issues identified; iii) budget monitoring and tracking with a focus on strengthening local governance, iv) budgetary impact assessments (e.g. has UNICEF’s PFLG work led to greater, more efficient, equitable public spending?), and v) cross-cutting capacity development and partnerships.

· Input to the drafting and the consultation processes of the CRC General Comment and the PFLG Strategic Guidance:based on the above, the consultant will draw out relevant supporting evidence and produce drafting and analytical input to the milestones products for the GC and SG.

4. Duration

This is a 9-month assignment expected to begin on May 19, 2014. This consultancy is required to be full time, on-site at UNICEF Headquarters in New York City, although occasional working offsite is possible subject to supervisor pre-approval.

5. Activities and Deadlines

The consultant will be responsible for delivering on the following:

Output/DeliverableDeadline Amount Payable US$Literature review of evidence on effective PFLG strategies, approaches, and practices Review methodology developed May 26, 2014 Evidence base for modules 1-2 developed June 6, 2014 Evidence base for modules 3-4 developed June 20, 2014 Evidence base for modules 5 developed June 30, 2014 Other evidence as needed for the CRC General Comment See below PFLG strategic guidance Drafting and analytical inputs to annotated outline June 30, 2014 Drafting and analytical inputs to zero draft August 30, 2014 Participation in the expert meeting* Sept 30, 2014 Participation in the consultations with reference groups Oct. 31, 2014 Drafting and analytical inputs to the final draft Dec. 31, 2014 Companion resource handbook produced Feb. 18. 2015 CRC General Comment Drafting inputs to scoping document August 31, 2014 Participation in the expert meeting* Sept. 30, 2014 Drafting input to outline Oct. 30, 2014 Drafting input to zero draft Jan. 31, 2015TOTAL

*the meeting serves two purposes.

6. Competencies and Skills Required

· Advanced university degree in Economics, Public Finance, Social Sciences, Public Policy and/or Administration, International Relations or other relevant discipline.

· Minimum of 8 years of professional work experience in public financial policy, management and budgeting. Experience in local/community-level budget monitoring and analysis strongly preferred. Familiarity with UNICEF programming is a plus. Experience in fragile states also desirable.

· Strong research and drafting skills, especially to analyze and package qualitative information.

· Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and drive for results.

· Fluency in English mandatory. Fluency in French highly desirable.

How to apply:

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a one-page cover letter summarizing relevant experience, CV and P 11 form (which can be downloaded from our website at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html) to pdconsultants@unicef.org with subject line “Public Finance and Local Governance Consultant – Research and Evidence” by 30^th April 2014, 5:00pm EST.

At the end of the cover letter, please indicate: (a) acknowledgement that you are able to be located in New York City throughout the duration of this assignment; and (b) your daily rate to perform this assignment (Note: your daily rate will be paid out on a monthly basis according to the number of official UN working days each month). Applications that do not include this information will not be considered. Compensation will be commensurate to experience and guided by competitive market rates.

Organization: UN Women
Country: Thailand
Closing date: 06 Jun 2014

Scope of work

Under the supervision of UN Women’s Strategic Planning and Coordination Specialist and in close collaboration with the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Section, Social Development Division of ESCAP.

• Develop methodology for review and provide technical inputs to the initial draft Regional Report on the 20-year implementation of the BPfA, through analysis of national BPfA +20 Review Reports and other sources of information.
• Coordinate, analyse and collate inputs from UN Women and UN colleagues (through the UN Thematic Working Group on Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women, TWG-GEEW) for input into the regional report
• Include UN Women’s priorities and key messages for the achievement of gender equality, women’s rights and women’s empowerment related to the Post 2015 development framework and sustainable development goals in the draft regional report
• Triangulate regional findings with UN Women’s global analysis and report, in order to support prioritization of focus;
• Identify key messages on priorities emerging from the analysis which could be extracted to support briefing materials for delegations to the Asian and Pacific Conference on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment: Beijing+20 Review (November 2014)
• Develop approach and map the positions of relevant governments in relation to key GEEW issues, for consideration at regional and global fora.

IV. Expected Deliverables

• An inception report, highlighting timelines, proposed methodology for both the analysis and inputs to the regional report and the position-mapping
• A final compiled document reflecting evidence- based analysis and inputs to the regional report, reflecting UN Women’s global priorities and key messages as described above
• Key messages in priority areas emerging from the analysis
• A document, mapping the positions of relevant governments on key issues pertaining to gender equality and women’s empowerment

V. Duration of Assignment and Organizational Arrangements

It is expected that the level of effort required would be equivalent to 30 working days. The consultant will be expected to work from home, with at least weekly joint teleconferences with UN Women and ESCAP staff.

The consultant may also be requested to hold a teleconference with UN Colleagues represented in the TWG-GEEW.

UN Women will facilitate contact with UN Women’s headquarters in relation to the BPfA reporting process.

Please click the following link to see further information: http://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/about-us/jobs

How to apply:

Candidates are requested to send their cover letter, CV’s and an indication of their daily fees to hr.bangkok@unwomen.org by close of business (Bangkok time) Friday 6 June 2014.Please use ‘Consultant BPFA’ as the subject heading of your application.

Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: Burkina Faso
Closing date: 30 Jun 2014

SCOPE OF WORK

Health and Nutrition Sector Consultant

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Introduction: Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 91 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs.

In Burkina Faso, CRS has been active since 1960 and is the first and longest-standing international development organization in the country. In its more than 50 years of service in Burkina Faso, CRS has implemented programs focused on agriculture, education, emergency relief, food security, health (including nutrition, HIV/AIDS, and maternal and child health), microfinance, peace and justice, hygiene, sanitation and water.

Purpose:CRS Burkina Faso plans to increase its ability to pursue high quality programming in the health and nutrition sector (with a specific emphasis on health systems strengthening), in line with the agency’s 2012-2018 strategic plan. As such,CRS seeks a qualified candidate for a 3-month consultancy to undertake key activities to help CRS Burkina Faso to pursue future activities in this sector. This consultancy will cover research in the following areas: health systems (government, religious, and private), nutrition, gender integration, private sector engagement, ICT4D innovations, extension services, and community health outreach, and will identify barriers, good practices and lessons learned in the field. CRS’ program in Burkina Faso aims to better understand the linkages between these areas and to identify opportunities for growth in this sector.

Objectives:

1. Increase knowledge and understandingof the health sector including decentralized government health systems and policies related to nutrition, maternal and child health and community managed health systems and workers in Burkina Faso.

2. Identify opportunities for the transformation of gender inequities and the integration of men and empowerment of women in this sector (specifically maternal and child health care and nutrition).

3. Improve capacity to articulate CRS’ value propositionin the areas of health and nutrition (with a specific emphasis onareas targeted in the CRS health and HIV strategy), including deepening and strengthening relationships and connections, and identifying its comparative and competitive advantages within the sector.

4. Identify gaps and opportunities, donors, and partnerswithin the sector where CRS Burkina Faso can take a leading role in contributing towards more impactful, sustainable, and locally driven health and nutrition outcomes.

Specific Activities:

The consultant will undertake research and key activities to support CRS Burkina Faso to define its strategy and build its capacity in health and nutrition (with a specific emphasis on areas targeted in the CRS health and HIV strategy) programming. To further the objectives articulated above, the consultant will undertake the following main activities to help improve CRS’s understanding of the health and nutrition sectorand articulate CRS’s value proposition or niche in the sector:

1. Literature Review and Key Informant Interviews

o ReviewCRS health and nutrition strategy documents (Global Health and HIV Strategy, Signature Program Area Paper, relevant capacity statements, etc.) to contextualize CRS’ work in the sector.

o Identify key Government of Burkina Faso health and nutrition policies and initiatives and list priorities being promoted by the Government and leading research and development agencies, include an analysis of potential gaps and constraints.

o Conduct literature review, key informant interviews and focus groups with technical experts, CRS’ technical advisors (regional & HQ), national and local level staff, Ministry and government representatives, government technical experts and implementation staff, civil society organizations, and staff from INGOs and local, researchers, professors, donors, etc.

2. Analyse and Map

· Donors—funding trends, priorities, and award amounts, partners, geographic zones, perception of NGO partners, etc.

· Partners/competitors—including who, where, what, perceptions, funding sources, and strengths and weaknesses.

· Research agencies/institutions– including key activities relevant for CRS.

· Private sector—including who, where, what, interests (either business interests or from the standpoint of corporate social responsibility), and innovation potential.

· External environment(sector policies and/or government mandates or initiatives, pilot studies, needs, etc.)**, including gaps and innovations.**

· CRS Burkina Faso’s current role/position in health programming (for example strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats).

3. Summarize key health sector considerations, including

· The population’s key health care needs and access to health services in the target zones, , noting any particular underserved populations based on income, gender (men, women, boys and girls), ethnicity, livelihood (e.g. nomadic), disability, or any other relevant characteristic.

· The effectiveness of the primary health care system (CSCOM) in target zones, including distance between communities and facilities, ability of primary care facilities to provide the basic package of health services per national policies, functioning of the supervision system, key opportunities and gaps.

· The effectiveness of the community health system (Community Health Workers and Volunteers) in target zones, including the ratio of community workers to households, supply and supervision systems, motivation, and key opportunities and challenges in strengthening community-based health services

· Gender considerations of family health care decision-making and identify approaches to integrate men in maternal child health and nutrition, and strategies to increase women’s decision-making in the household related to health care.

· ICT4D technologies in the sector (information services, linkages to national level system, etc.).

· Recommend policies to reinforce, barriers to overcome, and good practices and lessons learned to be considered in CRS program design.

4. Identify Strategic Growth Opportunities for CRS, based on needs, expected funding and CRS’s strengths.

5. Compile innovative proven and promising practicesthat could be adopted or piloted in current or future programming related to health and nutrition, identifying innovative approaches (including but not limited to ICT4D) which could facilitate the ways in which CRS and the GoBF currently implement their activities and engage stakeholders**; Recommend**policies to reinforce, barriers to overcome, and good practices/lessons learned to be considered in CRS program design.

6. Lead Action Planning Workshopto present findings and recommendations at the end of the 3-month consultancy period and to support the Country Program in its development of its action plan and/or sector engagement strategy document.

NB:The CRS Burkina Faso Country Program will work with the consultant to define the geographic scope of the research and the specific technical areas of intervention at the start of the consultancy.

Deliverables:

By the end of the three month consultancy, the consultant will be expected to produce a final report (which will inform a health systems strengthening strategy paper) which includes:

· A report/summary of the workshop (5-7 pages), including agenda, attendance list and contact information, summary of sessions, action items/next steps, etc.

· A summary of key informant interviews (donors, partners/competitors, private sector, Government, other), including key findings, potential innovations, and tips/pitfalls (8-10 pages). Additionally, provide transcripts of interviews as an annex.

· A report on innovations and initiatives (including ICT4D) in the health and nutrition sectors that highlights documents reviewed and summarizes key findings and potential innovations (8-10 pages).

· evaluation summary of the effectiveness of primary health care and community health system services and constraints (3-5 pages).

· Document key activities from the country-led capture plan, including:

o Analysis and mapping of donors (3-4 pages of who-what-where, historical funding and priorities, future priorities and funding, plus maps)

o Analysis and mapping of sector actors (5-7 pages of who-what-where, plus maps)

o Analysis of the external environment, including gaps and innovations (2-4 pages)

o List of identified strategic opportunities, partners, and recommendations (2-4 pages)

o Analysis of CRS Burkina’s current value proposition and position (2-4 pages)

· A prioritization of health and nutrition strategies/activities for CRS in the target zones with justifications (5-7 pages).

· Brief (5-10 page) report on the consultancy, summarizing work carried out, results, and conclusions.

Key Working Relationships:

The consultant will work directly with the CRS Burkina Faso’s Program Manager for Business Development and Strategic Growth and develop internal and external relationships.

Internal: Country program leadership and staff, including the Country Representative, Deputy Country Representative, Head of Program, Head of MYAP, Head of FFE, Emergency Coordinator, MYAP Health and Nutrition Program Manager, and other staff as necessary; Sahel West Africa (SWA) Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality and Growth (DRDPQ) and Regional Technical Advisor (RTA) in Health and Nutrition; CRS headquarters Technical Advisors in Health/Nutrition.

External: Caritas and other international and local partners; Ministry and government agents in the capitals as well as in municipal offices, including CSCOMs and health and nutrition centers; donors; officials and agents of other international and local organizations as needed.

Background, experience and capacities/skill required:

· M.A., M.S. or public health degree with a focus on health, nutrition, health systems strengthening, or a related field.

· 10 years of experience in health, nutrition, and/or health systems strengthening programming in the Sahel, preferably in Burkina Faso.

· Experience designing health, nutrition, and health systems strengthening projects; knowledge and understanding of rural development.

· Deep understanding and commitment to addressing gender equality in programming.

· Excellent interviewing skills.

· An understanding of donors in the sector highly preferred, as well as good contacts in Burkina Faso.

· Proven self-starter, excellent analytical, problem-solving and planning skills; capacity to work well in a team environment (and also to work independently as needed); and strong writing skills.

· Experience working with faith-based organizations highly desired – and strong willingness to understand how they work (and sensitivities) in order to further define roles in the project

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.

· Excellent French oral and written communication skills as well as fluency in oral and written English, required.

Place of assignment: Based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, with travel to other regions as needed. Lodging will be covered in Ouagadougou; lodging and per diem will be covered while on field visits.

Level of Effort and Timing: Full time for three months starting in June 2014 (approximately).

How to apply:

Process for Application:Send full CV and cover letter to Kristina Sene at kristina.sene@crs.org. The subject line should read: Health and Nutrition Sector Consultant. Ensure that the cover letter includes information on availability and payment terms.

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 30 May 2014

Position Summary & Responsibilities: International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND
International Medical Corps has been present in South Sudan since 1994, and working in Akobo. International Medical Corps is supported Health and Nutrition interventions in Akobo, The program currently covers outpatient treatment (OTP) for severe acute malnutrition (SAM) without medical complications, for children aged 6 – 59 months, and targeted supplementary feeding program (TSFP) for children aged 6 – 59 months with moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) and pregnant and lactating women (PLW). In addition, IMC is running a stabilization center in Akobo hospital. Blanket supplementary feeding (BSFP) to children aged 6-35 months, in 2013, reached 2,662 children with throughout the lean period. 78 IYCF mother support groups that are well established have been able to reach more than 11,000 households with IYCF and hygiene messages in the last year. Following the recent insecurity, program implementation was severely disrupted due to a limited stock of nutrition supplies and minimal staff that remained.
While efforts have been made to reduce the number of cases of SAM and MAM, the increased population, farmers not planting the right time and seasonal floods from 2012 have most of Jonglei state preparing for a looming famine. Preliminary MUAC assessment conducted in mid-March shows out of 5,485 children under five screened, 590 had severe acute malnutrition (based on MUAC), of whom 370 were already receiving treatment while 220 were referred to nutrition feeding sites in Akobo. 1,343 children were also moderately acute malnourished based on MUAC. IMA/World Bank funding continue to support health care services while CHF is supporting the nutrition program. Due to the ongoing insecurity in the country Akobo has received 15,000 IDPs from different parts of the country mainly Bor and Malakal. Jonglei State is the most volatile and food insecure state in South Sudan, with a long history of inter-communal violence and floods. Last year pre- harvest SMART survey conducted in April/May 2013 by the Save the Children findings indicated GAM rate of 25.7% and SAM of 4.8%.
The purpose of the survey
The overall goal of this assessment is to establish the extent and the severity of acute malnutrition and determine the contributing factors of malnutrition in Akobo East County, which will be informative to all stakeholders to provide interventions that are effective.
Specific Objectives
I. To determine the prevalence of malnutrition among children aged 6-59 months
II. To determine the crude and under-five mortality rates
III. To determine the prevalence of some common child illnesses (suspected measles, diarrhea, febrile and respiratory illnesses)
IV. To assess the infant and young child feeding (IYCF) and care practices among children 0-23 months. Specifically determine practices related to (timely Initiation of breastfeeding- within the first hour after birth. Exclusive breastfeeding, from 0- 6 months of age, Timely Complementary feeding (age group 6 – 9 months) Continued breastfeeding up to 1 year (12 – 15 months) and up to 2 years (20 – 23 months
V. To assess the food security situation.
Survey Methodology
This survey will adopted a two stage cluster sampling using the SMART Methodology. While the core SMART methodology focused on nutrition and mortality, additional data will gathered at the household level using structured questionnaires. Key issues will be captured; these include food security, IYCF and health seeking behaviors. The South Sudan standardized nutrition cluster questionnaires will be used.
The clusters will be selected using the probability proportional to population size (PPS) while the households will be selected using the simple random. The anthropometric and mortality data will be entered and analyzed in ENA for SMART (16th November, 2013 Version) while the other sections of the survey will be entered and analyzed in SPSS. The data collection teams will be trained for 4 days, the training will include the standardization test, to ensure that the teams are able to take measurement that is more précised and accurate. To maintain the quality of the data, the anthropometric data will be entered on daily basis and the plausibility results run by the consultant who then briefed the teams every morning before leaving for the field. The anthropometric indicators will be presented using the WHO 2006 standards.
Consultant Task;
The Consultant is required to:
I. Design the nutrition survey: Develop comprehensive tools for data collection, Design the survey methodology, collect and collate reference materials.
II. Train data collectors for the survey: Transfer skills in undertaking a SMART survey to International Medical Corps’ staff.
III. Organize actual survey: Ensure accurate data collection at field level. Ensure adequate supervision and coordination of the survey teams in the field and collect relevant reference materials for report writing
IV. Data processing and Management; ensure accurate data entry and analyze data and compile a comprehensive nutrition/SMART survey report.
V. Reporting: The preliminary assessment report will be send to the TWG nutrition cluster within 10 days of completion of data collection; the consultant will present preliminary findings of the survey to International Medical Corps, and IMC will send to the nutrition cluster for validation purpose. The final report will be submitted to IMC within 1 week after validation of the preliminary report.
Required deliverables
The consultant is expected to provide:
I. Detailed nutrition/SMART survey work plan and budget
II. Final nutrition survey design (agreed following consultant selection).
III. Finalized data collection tools (questionnaire, KII and FGD guides).
IV. Power point presentation of preliminary findings.
V. A draft pre-harvest nutrition survey report.
Time Frame
The duration of the survey will be 27 days (including final report submission). The start date will be the date of contract signature.
Activity Estimated duration (days)
Desk review of project documents 1
Meet with Nutrition Cluster partners (SMOH & UNICEF, WFP) at Juba level 1
Develop and finalize nutrition survey methodology and data collection tools 2
Train International Medical Corps staff and partners in SMART methodology and pretest tools. 3
Field visits, data collection, meetings with stakeholders including county-level MOH and any other relevant government or community entities, and beneficiaries 10
Data entry, clean up, analysis and drafting tables to display findings 2
Develop presentation and present to International Medical Corps and Nutrition Cluster partners 1
Discuss preliminary findings with International Medical Corps staff 1
Prepare and share draft report 2
Incorporate feedback/suggestions and submit final report 4
TOTAL DURATION (days) 27
General condition of consultancy
i. Accommodation will be provided by International Medical Corps in the program sites, which is the usual shared staff accommodation.
ii. The consultant will cover fully his/her food and subsistence-related cost, so the price component must contain an overall quotation reflecting these costs, as well.
iii. The consultant will conduct his/her work using his/her own computer & equipment. Other overhead costs related directly to the task, like photocopying of questionnaires, shall be covered by International Medical Corps.
iv. The movement of the consultant and team to and from the field will be facilitated by International Medical Corps.
v. International Medical Corps will provide translators as required.
vi. Final payment to the consultant will be dependent on the completion of all deliverables, as well as handover notes. Skills & Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Significant experience (minimum of 3 years) in conducting similar surveys and assessments
2. Advance University degree in Nutrition, public health, sociology, anthropology or related discipline. S/he must have strong analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
3. Qualified South Sudanese or International consultant who is fluent in spoken and written English.
4. The consultant must have a strong background in statistics and data analysis. Familiar with ENA/SMART, Epi info, Epi nut and or any other relevant statistical package for this task.
5. Excellent reporting and presentation skills.
   OTHER COMMENTS: The consultancy can be either national or international, depending on experience, qualifications and availability

How to apply:

To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.

Organization: Accounting for International Development
Country: Nigeria, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 29 Jun 2014

AfID has recently begun a ground breaking new partnership with one of the world’s largest and most respected development agencies; to build financial management capacity amongst its local partners operating at a national and local level in Nigeria. This international financing institution fights AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria with a 21st century approach; through partnership, transparency, constant learning and results-based funding. The organisation galvanizes support for the fight against AIDS, TB and malaria, working with partners to support the most effective prevention and treatment. They have a historic opportunity to seize new advances in science and apply practical experience to defeat these diseases and remove them as threats to public health.

The organisation spurs partnerships between government, civil society, the private sector and communities living with the diseases, the most effective way to fight these deadly infectious diseases. They do not manage or implement programs on the ground, relying instead on local experts. It works with partners to ensure that funding serves the men, women and children affected by these diseases in the most effective way.

Through AfID volunteers we hope to develop the skills of key finance and management staff working within the National Agencies and NGOs and INGOs delivering essential healthcare services across the country. By doing so, we know that the grant performance process will be more effective and ultimately livers will be saved.

Key areas for focus for trainings, coaching mentoring will include the following;

• Organisational needs assessment/ Internal Audit

• Budget preparation & analysis & proposal writing

• The review & implementation of financial controls & procedures

• Internal and external (donor) grant reporting

• Cash-flow forecasting, Financial planning & audit preparation

• Use of accounting software & MS Excel reporting

• Coaching & mentoring new or inexperienced FMs/FOs and CDs.

This is a unique opportunity to use your experience to make a life-changing difference to the effectiveness of implementing govt agencies, civil society, international development organizations and communities living with and affected by the diseases.

We envision this will be either a 6-8 weeks or 10-12 weeks assignment; they would ideally like a volunteer to support them in June, July & Aug. The role will be based in either Abuja, Abuja & Kaduna State or Calabar Cross River State with last 2 weeks in UK.

The 2 weeks period could be done remotely with occasional travel to the country office for attending meetings.

Please register you interest immediately by emailing your CV to volunteers@afid.org.u

How to apply:

Click to apply: http://www.afid.org.uk/site/page/411

Organization: Oxfam Intermón
Country: Chad
Closing date: 14 May 2014

DESCRIPTION DES TACHES ET DES RESPONSABILITES DE I. Objectifs du Projet

Les objectifs qui sous tendent le projet sont déclinés en objectifs global et spécifique.

Objectif global : Contribuer à l’amélioration de la sécurité alimentaire et de la résilience individuelle et communautaire dans la région du Guéra (Tchad).

Objectif spécifique : Améliorer le Système d’Information sur la Sécurité Alimentaire SISA dans la région du Guéra afin d’assurer la qualité de l’identification et du ciblage des interventions relatives à la sécurité alimentaire.

II. Résultats attendus du projetRésultat 1 : Un Système d'Information sur la Sécurité Alimentaire (SISA régional) produit et diffuse de manière régulière et à tous les niveaux des informations et des analyses fiables sur l’ensemble des cantons du Guéra
Résultat 2 : L’information produite par le SISA régional est prise en compte et utilisée, par tous les acteurs (SISA/SAP Central, les autorités, bailleurs, OSC et les autres partenaires) pour l’identification et la planification des interventions relatives à la sécurité alimentaire ainsi que pour le ciblage des bénéficiaires.Résultat 3 : Les leçons apprises du SISA régional sont capitalisées et partagées avec le niveau central SAP et tous utilisateurs (CASAGC, PTF, SNU, ONG) .

Résultat 4 : Les moyens d’existence des communautés vulnérables du Guéra sont renforcés, à travers des approches innovantes, pour faire face aux chocs.

III. Activités prévuesR1 Un Système d'Information sur la Sécurité Alimentaire (SISA régional) produit et diffuse de manière régulière et à tous les niveaux des informations et des analyses fiables sur l’ensemble des cantons du Guéra

Activités liées au Résultat 1 :

Activité 1.1. Organisation du réseau régional SISAActivité 1.2. Elaboration des profils structurels des cantonsActivité 1.3. Suivi des informations conjoncturellesActivité 1.4.Diffusion des informations et analysesR2. L’information produite par le SISA régional est prise en compte et utilisée, par tous les acteurs (SISA/SAP Central, les autorités, bailleurs, OSC et les autres partenaires) pour l’identification et la planification des interventions relatives à la sécurité alimentaire ainsi que pour le ciblage des bénéficiaires.

Activités liées au Résultat 2 :

Activité 2.1. Utilisation des informations SISA pour identifier et sélectionner les actions d’appui aux moyens d’existence des communautés les plus vulnérables

Activité 2.2. Promotion de l’utilisation de l’information produite par le SISA pour la planification des interventions des différents acteurs à l’échelon régional et national

R3 Les leçons apprises du SISA régional sont capitalisées et partagées avec le niveau central SAP et tous utilisateurs (CASAGC, PTF, SNU, ONG)

Activités liées au Résultat 3 :

Activité 3.1. Mise à disposition aux partenaires de la documentation sur les acquis du projet : méthodes, outils, produits (via le web et autres média)

Activité 3.2. Promotion des ateliers périodiques d’échange d’expériences entre les différents partenaires du SAP impliqués dans la collecte et l’analyse des données sur la sécurité alimentaire et la nutrition et en particulier ceux bénéficiant d’un financement CE sur cet appel à proposition (Lots 1 et 2)

R4 Les moyens d’existence des communautés vulnérables du Guéra sont renforcés, à travers des approches innovantes, pour faire face aux chocs.

Activités liées au Résultat 4 :

Activité 4.1. Appui en semences amélioréesActivité 4.2. Appui au maraîchage Activité 4.3. Accompagnement technique des producteursActivité 4.4. Appuis aux activités de Conservation des Eaux du Sol / Défense et Restauration des Sols CES/DRSActivité 4.5. Promotion des Foyers Nutritionnels à assise communautaire

IV. Evaluation du projet4.1 Justification de l’évaluation L’évaluation finale externe intervient à la fin du projet (36 mois). Elle fait partie intégrante de la politique de gestion du cycle de projet par Oxfam Intermon et l’UE et vise globalement à renseigner sur la réalisation des activités du projet, le niveau d’atteinte des résultats et des objectifs, et l’impact que le projet aura produit au sein des communautés bénéficiaires. Au regard de l’approche partenariale développée par le projet pour sa mise en œuvre, l’évaluation finale se focalisera également sur les partenaires de mise en œuvre du projet (CDA, CRA, les ONG MOustagbal et Nagdaro) en vue d’évaluer le niveau de renforcement des capacités (d’organisation, de planification, de mise en œuvre et de gestion du projet) atteint au terme de l’action.Les résultats de cette évaluation permettront aux équipes Oxfam de cerner les aspects sur lesquels il va falloir orienter l’appui aux partenaires durant la mise en œuvre du projet PTSA sur lequel la suite du volet SISA est prévue.4.2 Objectifs de l’évaluationAu bout de 3 ans de mis en œuvre, l’évaluation du projet «Projet d’Appui à l’Amélioration du Système d’Information sur la Sécurité Alimentaire au Tchad- PASISAT >> doit permettre de :Déterminer si la stratégie d’intervention choisie a été pertinente et a permis de résoudre les problématiques qui ont justifiées le projet (pertinence) ;? Apprécier les résultats atteints et constater les écarts éventuels entre les activités planifiées et réalisées (efficacité) ;? Mesurer l’efficience du projet en comparant les résultats obtenus avec les moyens mis à disposition ;? Evaluer et analyser les effets et impacts de l’intervention du projet sur les capacités organisationnelles des producteurs, sur la sécurité alimentaire des ménages membres des OP et sur l’environnement de la zone du projet au sens large (par exemple : social, économique, politique et environnemental) ; ? Evaluer la probabilité que les acquis du projet se poursuive au delà du projet (viabilité/pérennité/durabilité) ;? Evaluer les partenaires de mise en œuvre du projet (Moustagbal, Nagdaro, CDA, CRA, ONDR), de manière à cerner le niveau de renforcement des capacités atteint au terme du projet. L’évaluation devra dégager les forces et faiblesses de ce partenariat en vue de permettre aux équipes Oxfam d’orienter dans le cadre du projet PTSA, son appui sur les aspects qui nécessitent plus d’amélioration.? Formuler des recommandations d’amélioration (propositions) aux parties prenantes (Oxfam Intermon ; NAGDARO, MOUSTAGBAL, AEDES, UE FED, les OP bénéficiaires, les services techniques de l’Etat et les CDA, CRA) qui donnent plus de perspectives aux résultats du projet.? Il est attendu que cette évaluation mette en relief les forces et faiblesses du projet relatives aux points énumérés ci-dessus, et souligne les principales leçons que l’on peut en tirer pour assurer une capitalisation efficace.• L’évaluateur pourra ajouter, à cette liste de critères, ceux qu’il juge pertinents.• L’évaluation devra fournir une appréciation générale de la stratégie du projet, la qualité du travail accompli et des résultats obtenus en relation avec les objectifs et les indicateurs objectivement vérifiables mentionnés dans le Cadre logique du projet (Cf Cadre Logique en annexe).• L’évaluation aura pour but de mesurer (apprécier, vérifier, donner du sens, interpréter) ce qui a été fait, de donner de la valeur aux réalisations. Elle devra permettre de vérifier quels objectifs ont été atteints, tant en termes de résultats qu’en termes de dynamiques organisationnelles impulsés.

4.3 Résultats attendusUn rapport d’évaluation produit et disponible présente la performance du projet mesurée en termes de pertinence, d’efficacité, d’efficience, de pérennité et d’impact :? Analyse de la cohérence du projet avec les objectifs et orientations des politiques et stratégies de sécurité alimentaire au Tchad, d’auto promotion des organisations des producteurs;? Évaluation de l’efficacité et de l’efficience du projet : atteinte des objectifs et des résultats attendus ; effets et impacts des activités réalisées (analyse quantitative [Indicateurs] et qualitative) dans le domaine du renforcement des capacités des OP, collecte des informations, prise des décisions, l’accès aux intrants agricoles, l’amélioration de la productivité agricole et animale, transformation des produits agricoles, aménagement et mise en valeur des sites aménagés, capacité d’influence politique, niveau de revenu des ménages et sécurité alimentaire,… ? Evaluation de la pérennité et durabilité des acquis : viabilité technique et opérationnelle des actions en place (maturité et autonomie des organisations des producteurs soutenues, niveau de compétences techniques acquises à travers les formations dans divers domaines), viabilité économique (capacité de gestion des infrastructures et services collectives), viabilité politique (capacité d’influence des pouvoirs publics en production agricoles et valorisation des productions, prévention des choc alimentaires, etc.).? L’évaluateur produit des recommandations sur chacun des éléments évalués, en justifiant son argumentation par des exemples concrets :? Les leçons apprises du projet et les bonnes pratiques du projet sont mentionnées et des propositions de recommandations sont formulées dans la perspective de la consolidation et de la pérennisation des acquis.? Evaluation du niveau de capacitation des partenaires (Moustagbal, Nagdaro et ONDR, etc) impliqués dans la mise en œuvre ? Elaboration d’un document de capitalisation avec une proposition d’un système moins couteux mais produisant les mêmes effets.4.4 Méthodologie de l’évaluation Oxfam Intermon, commanditaire de la présente évaluation de ce projet, souhaite que l’évaluation privilégie une approche à la fois documentaire (à travers la lecture des différents documents produits dans le cadre du projet) et consultative (à travers des entretiens avec les partenaires/Acteurs et les bénéficiaires directs du projet).Le consultant proposera à Oxfam Intermon une proposition technique et financière à valider de commun accord avec OI et faisant partie intégrante du contrat de prestation. Cette proposition indiquera :? La méthodologie et les outils qui seront utilisés dans la démarche documentaire et consultative : ? Documents à consulter? Echantillonnage des acteurs à consulter sur le terrain (Partenaires, OP, Membres des OP(hommes, femmes) , CDA, CRA, services techniques, etc.)? Méthode et outils de collecte (entretien individuel, entretien de group, données quantitatives, qualitative, supports de collecte,)? Informations à collecter y compris les indicateurs du cadre logique.? Le calendrier de travail et de rencontres avec les principaux acteurs du projet.À ce titre, les parties suivantes devront être consultées dans le cadre de la réalisation de l’évaluation :? Equipe OI du projet? Equipe des partenaires (les ONG Moustagbal, Nagdaro)? Comités de gestion des OP sélectionnées? Comités de gestion des réseaux des producteurs de semences améliorées? Echantillon des membres des producteurs de semences? Echantillons (hommes et femmes) de producteurs/productrices membres des OP.? Membres des CDA et CRA? Agents des services techniques impliqués dans le projet (ONDR)

4.4.1 Revue des données secondairesOxfam mettra à la disposition du consultant toute la documentation nécessaire (document du projet, cadre logique, rapport intermédiaire, rapports mensuels, rapports d’études, document de planification, etc.) lui permettant d’avoir une vision d’ensemble du projet pour mieux affiner ses outils et méthodes de travail. Ces documents seront remis à l’évaluateur avant la réalisation de la mission. D’autres documents pourront être fournis sur demande.

4.4.1 Phase de collecte de données sur le terrainC’est la phase de consultation des principaux acteurs sur le terrain pour la collecte des données quantitatives et qualitatives. OI peut aider l’évaluateur dans la sélection des acteurs et des localités à visiter. Néanmoins, l’évaluateur est libre de proposer des critères qui vont guider le choix de l’échantillon d’acteurs et des localités. L’équipe du terrain Oxfam apportera un appui au consultant pour faciliter la réalisation de sa mission.

4.4.2 Restitution des résultats et remise du rapportAprès la collecte des données sur le terrain, l’évaluateur fera une restitution des premiers résultats de l’évaluation à l’équipe du projet (à Mongo) puis à N’djamena, 2 jours après son retour de terrain. Cette restitution sera l’occasion pour l’équipe du projet d’apprécier les conclusions de l’évaluation et de donner son feedback à l’évaluateur.Après cette restitution finale, l’évaluateur doit transmettre à Oxfam Intermon, le rapport provisoire de l’évaluation au bout de 4 jours. Ce rapport provisoire sera transmis en support informatique et en version papier.Le rapport final doit être transmis en support papier et support informatique au Food Security and Livelihood Manager, 3 jours plus tard après que l’évaluateur ait reçu les commentaires sur le rapport provisoire.V. Les moyens? Calendrier de l’évaluation30 jours sont prévus pour cette évaluation et ventilés comme suit : 02 jours de préparation16 jours de terrain05 jours de rédaction du rapport02 jours de restitution05 jours de finalisation du rapport (prise en compte des commentaires faits sur le rapport provisoire).? HumainsCette évaluation sera menée par un évaluateur externe ayant une expertise avérée dans l’évaluation des projets de soutien à l’auto promotion des organisations de la société civile, la sécurité alimentaire et la Gestion des ressources naturelles.Dossiers à fournir:Les candidats intéressés par cette évaluation sont priés de présenter les documents ci-dessous :

? Une offre technique présentant la compréhension des enjeux de cette évaluation, des termes de références et la démarche méthodologique :

? Une offre financière

? Le CV du consultant (formation, expertises et expériences d’évaluation tant dans le champ couvert par ce projet que dans les autres domaines)

? Les références (minimum 2) sur la réalisation d’une évaluation similaire avec les organisations internationales

How to apply:

Date limite de dépôt des candidatures: le 14 Mai 2014. à 16h00’

Lieu de dépôt : Bureau Oxfam Intermon N’djamena/Mongo ou par email à l’adresse suivante : recrutementchad@intermonoxfam.org

NOTE : 1. Adressez votre demande au Responsable des Ressources Humaines Oxfam Intermon N´djamena.2. Seuls les candidats présélectionnés seront contactés.3. Les dossiers de candidature ne seront pas restitués et restent la propriété Oxfam Intermon.

 N´Djamena, le 28 avril 2014

Organization: Oxfam Intermón
Country: Chad
Closing date: 14 May 2014

I. Introduction et JustificationOxfam est présent au Tchad depuis plusieurs décennies avec des programmes de plaidoyer, de développement et de réponse humanitaire. L’un des pivots de la stratégie d’Oxfam au Tchad repose sur un engagement durable dans le domaine des « Moyens d’Existence Vulnérable » autour du renforcement de la résilience des populations chroniquement vulnérables à l’insécurité alimentaire dans la bande sahélienne du Tchad. Ainsi dans les régions du Guéra (Intermon Oxfam) et du Bahr El Gazal (Oxfam GB), les programmes visent à sécuriser les moyens d’existence et à prévenir l’insécurité alimentaire avec une approche centrée sur la réduction des risques de désastre. En effet, il s’agit d’un engagement durable auprès des populations vulnérables de ces zones, reposant sur la capacité d’Oxfam, mais également des autres acteurs locaux, à anticiper sur les risques de chocs à travers les systèmes communautaires d’alerte précoce et à développer des réponses ciblées et de qualité, en complément des initiatives d’autres acteurs.La zone d’intervention d’OXFAM dans le sahel tchadien est composée des départements du Guera, du Sila et de Barh el Gazhal. Cette zone est affectée par des sécheresses qui se succèdent depuis 2005. Ces événements impactent les systèmes de production agricole et d'élevage et induisent une généralisation de l'ampleur de la pauvreté, des pertes du pouvoir d'achat, des pertes d'animaux et des capacités de production. La récurrence de ces chocs a contraint les populations à mettre en place bon gré malgré des actions continues de décapitalisation / reconstitution des biens et animaux. Lorsque les ménages sont exposés à l'un de ces chocs, ils réagissent selon les ressources dont ils disposent, mais aussi selon la nature du problème et sa périodicité.

Pour appuyer les ménages les plus vulnérables affectés par des déficits de protection de moyens d’existence dans les zones du Sila, Guera et Barh el Gazel Oxfam au Tchad a obtenu un financement auprès d’ECHO en complémentarité avec le PAM pour la mise en œuvre du projet intitulé : « Appui aux ménages vulnérables touchés par l'insécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle au Tchad». Les principales activités sont le cash transfert suivi de sensibilisation en Hygiène et Assainissement et les distributions de vivres ciblées. L’analyse du contexte de la sécurité alimentaire, à travers les différentes évaluations au niveau des trois régions qui constituent les principaux éléments de justification de cette évaluation, donne les résultats ci-dessous :

Dans le Sila, le taux des ménages en insécurité alimentaire globale est de 40%. Pour le BeG ce taux est de 50%, dont 33% en situation d'insécurité alimentaire sévère. Pour le Guera, le taux des ménages en insécurité alimentaire globale est de 31% (Annexe Enquête ENSA Mars 13 Diapo 26). Par ailleurs, selon le rapport provisoire de l'enquête SMART réalisé par l'UNICEF entre Janvier et Mars 2013, la malnutrition aigue globale touche 17,5% de la population dans le Beg, 10% dans le Sila et 11,5% dans le Guera (Annexe 3 tables 1).

Malgré une bonne pluviométrie en 2012 et une récolte acceptable, le déficit céréalier de la région du Barh el Gazal est estimé à 35 474 tonnes soit 69% des besoins alimentaires de la zone. Cette région est chroniquement en insécurité alimentaire avec des taux élevés de malnutrition. En effet depuis les sécheresses de 2009 et 2011, la proportion des ménages en insécurité alimentaire selon les rapports sur l'Analyse de la Sécurité Alimentaire du PAM a été de 65,5% en 2010, 63,2% en 2011, 75% en 2012 et 50% en 2013. Le taux d’I en 2013 montre des perspectives d’amélioration, même si la situation démeure encore fragile. Les projets de sécurité alimentaire mené en 2012 ont sans doute permis de rendre disponible et accessible les produits alimentaires de base et par conséquent d'améliorer la sécurité alimentaire des ménages affectés par le déficit pluviométrique de la campagne agro-pastorale de 2011 (Annexe 4 :Rapport PDM). Oxfam a aussi noté une amélioration du SCA. Le pourcentage des ménages qui ont un SCA faible a chuté de 182.3% entre avril et juin 2012 et le SCA acceptable a augmenté de 30% entre avril et juin au cours de la même année.L’évaluation de l’impact des actions menées dans les trois zones précitées est proposée en externe pour plus d’objectivité, en espérant que les résultats attendus de cette évaluation soient valorisés à travers un enrichissement thématique et stratégique de nos actions futures.

II. Objectifs et résultats attendus du Projet qui sera évalué

 2.1 Objectif spécifique :

Réduire la vulnérabilité à l'insécurité alimentaire et à la malnutrition des populations touchées par la crise.

Indicateur Objectivement vérifiableAu moins 70% des ménages soutenus, dans chaque région, n'ont pas décapitalisé ni recouru aux emprunts pour satisfaire leurs besoins alimentaires et non-alimentaires;Le déficit par rapport au seuil des moyens d'existence est réduit.

2.2. Résultats attendus de l’évaluation.• Résultat 1 : Les moyens d'existence des ménages pauvres et très pauvres sont protégés et maintenus au- dessus du seuil d'urgence.• Indicateur résultat 1

80 % des ménages ciblés n'ont pas recours aux stratégies nuisibles affectant leurs moyens d'existence pendant la soudure;

Les stratégies d’adaptation destructives de 70% des ménages bénéficiaires des transferts de cash ont diminué à la fin du projet

Au moins 60% des ménages ciblés connaissent et pratiquent au moins 3 bonnes pratiques de lutte contre la malnutrition (diversification alimentaire, allaitement exclusive, lavage des mains, etc.)

• Résultat 2 :Le statut alimentaire et nutritionnel des ménages les plus pauvres est maintenu pendant la période de soudure 2013.• Indicateur résultat 2

80 % des bénéficiaires ciblés ont une consommation alimentaire jugée acceptable (SCA > 42);

Les stratégies d’adaptation destructives de 70% desménages bénéficiaires des transferts de cash ont diminué à la fin du projet;Au moins 60% des ménages ciblés connaissent et pratiques au moins 3 bonnes pratiquent de lutte contre la malnutrition (diversification alimentaire, allaitement exclusive, lavage des mains, etc.); 60% des enfants non allaités de moins de 5 ans des ménages bénéficiaires ont amélioré leur score de diversités alimentaires individuelles à la fin du projet; Les paramètres clés par catégorie socio-économique sont suivis dans au moins 7 zones de moyens d'existences.

• Résultat 3 :Des systèmes de suivi de la vulnérabilité et d'impact des activités de transfert monétaire sont mis en place.• Indicateur résultat 3Les paramètres clés par catégorie socio-économique sont suivis dans au moins 7 zones de moyens d'existences;

Au moins 15 partenaires sont formés aux bonnespratiques CALP

1. Objectifs de l’évaluation Les questions centrales autour desquelles l’évaluation portera, sont libellées comme suit :le projet a-t-il atteint son objectif spécifique ? Les cibles sont-elles les ménages les plus vulnérables ?Les résultats opérationnels, les produits et services rendus, la pertinence et la qualité des réalisations ont-ils été efficaces et efficients ?

Pour répondre à ces questions, l’évaluation mettra l’accent sur l’analyse de :La conception du projet et de ses composantes : Pertinence, Cohérence, & Appropriation.La gestion du projet, y compris le bilan des performances atteintes en termes d’efficience et d’efficacité mais aussi par rapport à la qualité du suivi de la mise en œuvre (Plan MEL). La nature et la durabilité des résultats du projet sur ses publics cibles et par zone.

Des recommandations précises et concrètes seront formulées par rapport aux modalités de transfert de cash dans la zone et aux aspects analysés, et fondées sur les leçons apprises pour améliorer la performance des nos futures actions d’urgence.

1. Critères d’évaluation

PERTINENCE? A-t-il été pertinent d’envisager une réponse intégrée en liant les besoins en sécurité alimentaire et les problèmes d’eau? ? La stratégie d’intervention, est-elle la plus adéquate pour répondre aux besoins des groupes cibles de l’action ? ? Les activités ont-elles été : Pertinentes et bien réalisées ? Pertinentes mais mal réalisées ? Ou non pertinentes du tout ?

COHERENCE? Dans quelle mesure la stratégie d’intervention est-elle en cohérence avec les objectifs, stratégies et politiques nationales et des autres acteurs présents dans la zone?

COUVERTURE? La couverture de l’action (en termes de quantité et de qualité des personnes soutenues, par rapport au nombre des personnes affectées dans la région) est-elle adaptée, par rapport au volume de financement de l’action?

EFFICACITE? Niveau d’atteinte des résultats attendus, face à l’ampleur et la sévérité de la crise ?? Efficacité d’une approche de ciblage basée sur l’approche HEA ? ? Le projet a-t-il pris en compte les normes minimales et les standards de qualité (normes SPHERE, guidelines CALP et standards OXFAM essentiellement), y compris la confidentialité des données des bénéficiaires?

EFFICIENCE? Les planifications établies pour l’exécution du programme ont-elles été appliquées?? Les fonds disponibles ont-ils été utilisés de la façon la plus adéquate afin d’obtenir les résultats attendus?? Etablir un « cost benefit analysis » par volets d’activités : comparaison entre les coûts des investissements réalisés dans les différents volets, en termes humain, financier, logistique, pour dégager la meilleure combinaison possible d’activités pour atteindre le maximum d’impact aux coûts les plus bas.

PARTICIPATION ET EMPOWERMENT? Jusqu’à quel point les groupes bénéficiaires ou leurs représentants ont-ils participé aux processus de prise de décisions lors des différentes phases du projet? ? Les stratégies pour assurer une participation active des femmes lors de toutes les phases du projet, ont-elles été adaptées?

IMPACTSous ce critère, l’évaluateur devra mesurer la contribution aux objectifs déterminés dans le cadre logique et par rapport aux résultats obtenus suite à la mise en œuvre des activités, en s’appuyant sur les IOV (portant sur les stratégies d’adaptation, la consommation alimentaire, les nombre des partenaires formés sur le CALP, pratiques au moins 3 bonnes pratiquent de lutte contre la malnutrition (diversification alimentaire, allaitement exclusive, lavage des mains, etc.); et en donnant des estimations chiffrées.

1. Sources d’information existantes
   Les sources de vérification seront partagées avec l’équipe d’évaluation. Il s’agit entre autres de :

   • Les rapports de suivi, incluant les aspects techniques
   • Les rapports de visite
   • D’autres évaluations dans la zone d’intervention (FS/WASH)
   • Les rapports intermédiaires du Projet
   • Outils de surveillance/ analyses tirés de la collecte de données de ces outils
   • Sources secondaires (p.ex. données statistiques, etc)
   • Les rapports FANTA et CAP

2. Implication des autres acteursDans sa stratégie de soutien, ECHO promeut la complémentarité, la cohérence et la coordination entre tous les acteurs présents dans la zone d’intervention. Cette dimension des 3 C doit être prise en compte par l’évaluateur dans la définition de sa méthodologie.

3. Les résultats attendus Un document analytique (rapport) qui nous permettra d’apprécier : ? Dans quelle mesure les activités mises en place ont pris en compte la dimension transversale « genre » et « enfant », et répondu aux besoins de la population, ? Le lien avec les autres actions, ainsi que le niveau de contribution atteint par l’approche utilisée pour construire un liant avec les options de réhabilitation et de développement, dans une optique LRRD.? Les faiblesses et les points forts par rapport à la conception du projet et à la méthodologie de mise en œuvre (fiabilité des hypothèses, des risques et des pré-conditions énoncées dans le cadre logique). ? Le degré d’implication des bénéficiaires, et d’appropriation des résultats, et aussi le niveau d’accomplissement des objectifs.? Les potentiels écarts observés dans la mise en œuvre du projet, et la qualité de la gestion quotidienne.? Les leçons apprises à partir desquelles on pourrait incorporées des améliorations dans nos futures interventions.

Ce rapport devra impérativement présenter :? Un tableau récapitulatif par activité, pour faire apparaitre de manière argumentée : les activités classées pertinentes et bien menées ; les activités classées pertinentes mais menées de manière inappropriée ; et les activités classées non pertinentes. En comparant avec le niveau d’investissement attribué à chacune des activités, ce tableau permettra d’alimenter le calcul de rentabilité des investissements par activités et d’orienter éventuellement les designs des futures formulations. ? Des recommandations concernant le système de suivi/évaluation mis en place et la pertinence des résultats, indicateurs et sources de vérification choisis

1. Diffusion et utilisation du rapport

En interne : Le rapport sera présenté en atelier au niveau de la base et de la Coordination en capitale afin d’avoir une vision globale des performances du projet, les forces et faiblesses ainsi que les pistes d’orientations des actions futures.

Au niveau des bénéficiaires : la diffusion touchera les groupes des bénéficiaires, aussi ceux qui ont participé aux enquêtes que ceux qui ont profité des actions d’urgence menées par Oxfam. Cette initiative de restitution communautaire des résultats de l’évaluation permettra de satisfaire la recevabilité d’Oxfam envers les populations des villages bénéficiaires qui doivent comprendre dans quelles mesures elles ont contribué à la réussite du projet (adhésion au ciblage, le processus de mise en œuvre) et les points à améliorer tant au niveau FS et que WASH.

Au niveau des partenaires : le rapport sera partagé avec ECHO. Ses conclusions pourront éventuellement être partagées avec d’autres partenaires via le cluster sécurité alimentaire surtout les aspects liés au Programme de Transfert Monétaire et HEA.

1. Méthodologie et description du processus d’évaluationL’évaluation sera menée par un consultant international en sécurité alimentaire qui sera responsable de la conception et de la conduite de l’étude. Il devra travailler à plein temps pendant toute la durée de l’étude. L'évaluation devra se dérouler en s’appuyant sur :? Une étude bibliographique sur les documents du projet : proposition technique, rapports mensuelles, compte rendu des cadres de concertation communaux et départementaux, les rapports d’activités…. ? Une phase de terrain pour rencontrer les autorités administratives, coutumiers, représentants des services techniques, les bénéficiaires du projet…Pour faire cela, des enquêtes et des entretiens individuels et de groupe seront réalisés. Des interviews supplémentaires, si nécessaire, aux personnes clés seront aussi effectuées.

L’évaluateur présentera à Oxfam Intermon une proposition technique et méthodologique permettant de répondre aux exigences des présents termes de références, et en particulier aux indicateurs permettant une évaluation objective des changements entraînés en Wash et SA sur les groupes cibles.

III. Durée de consultance

La durée de cette consultation est estimée à 45 jours maxi pour la conduite de ce travail, qui devraient avoir lieu dans les mois de mars et avril 2014.

IV. Qualités requises du consultant

La présente évaluation fera l’objet d’un contrat avec un consultant ou une institution spécialisée dans ce type d’étude avec le profil suivant :

• Être titulaire de diplôme universitaire ou ayant une forte expérience dans le domaine de la sécurité alimentaire, de l’hygiène et assainissement, du plaidoyer. • Le consultant ou la structure doit avoir aussi une expérience avérée dans la conduite d’études ainsi qu’une connaissance du contexte du Tchad.

• Bonnes capacités d’organisation, d’autonomie et de prise de d’initiative• Ouverture d’esprit, capacité d’intégration et de vivre en milieu rural • Avoir une bonne expérience humanitaire nécessaire : OUI (indispensable)Le consultant/e ou la structure doit présenter un exemplaire de rapport attestant de sa capacité rédactionnelle.

V. Documents à présenter

Contenu du dossier de Candidature :? Un CV actualisé du consultant/e– 2 pages maximum;? Au minimum deux références professionnelles et un rapport des études similaires réalisées ;? Offre technique incluant la méthodologie de mise en œuvre de l’étude ; ? Offre financière.

Une fois retenu, il sera demandé au consultant ou au bureau d’étude de faire un protocole détaillé de mise en œuvre qui sera validé par la coordination de la sécurité alimentaire et WASH avant la phase terrain.

Une fois retenu, il sera demandé au consultant ou au bureau d’étude de faire un protocole détaillé de mise en œuvre qui sera validé par la coordination de la sécurité alimentaire et WASH avant la phase terrain.

Toutefois, Oxfam se réserve le droit de ne pas donner suite ou de ne donner qu’une suite partielle, au présent appel d’offre, si elle estime que :? les conditions de réalisation de l’étude proposées par les soumissionnaires ne sont pas réunies à sa convenance ;? les offres reçues ne lui paraissent pas acceptables.

Le cas échéant, aucune justification ne pourra lui être demandée et une quelconque indemnité ne pourra lui être réclamée de ce fait par les soumissionnaires.

Oxfam offre des chances égales à tous – les candidatures féminines sont vivement encouragées.Les dossiers de candidatures resteront la propriété d’Oxfam- aucun dossier déposé ne pourra être retiré.

How to apply:

Date limite de dépôt des candidatures: le 14 Mai 2014

Lieu de dépôt : Bureau d’ Oxfam Intermón N’djamena/Mongo/Goz Beida , Moissala ou par email à l’adresse suivante : recrutementchad@intermonoxfam.org ou mshassib@oxfamintermon.org

NOTE :

1. Adressez votre demande au Responsable des Ressources Humaines Oxfam Intermón N´djamena.
2. Seuls les candidats présélectionnés seront contactés.
3. Les dossiers de candidature ne seront pas restitués et restent la propriété Oxfam Intermón.

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

Research & Planning Junior ConsultantURBAN PLANNING & PROGRAMMING

Duration: February 2014-31 June 2014

Background:

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

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

1. Expected results: (measurable results)

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

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

Education:

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

Work Experience:

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

Language:

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

Competencies:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. Title rights

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

1. Travel

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

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

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

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

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

5. Penalties for Underperformance

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

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

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

How to apply:

Deadline for submissions: 31 January 2014

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

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