NGO JOBS

Organization: Oxfam GB
Country: Nigeria
Closing date: 15 May 2014

Associate Country Director

Abuja, Nigeria

High competitive salary & benefits package

This is a fixed term contract for 2 years – accompanied with family

Purpose of Role

To lead Oxfam GB’s work in Nigeria by working with the Regional Management Centre, Oxfam affiliates and other organisations (national, regional and global) to bring about change through Oxfam’s programme and influence.

To lead the development of the country programme along the lines of the JCAS and the 2014-2017 Regional Operational Framework

To deliver the Country Strategy through the implementation of the OGB country programme in line with 2015-2017 submission (including fund raising, donor management, timely and effective implementation of programme commitments, active advocacy and influencing)

To ensure a transparent and accountable management of OXFAM resources.

To lead -- in collaboration with CLT and in line with the outcomes of the O2020 process -- the transformation of Oxfam GB’s role from an implementing affiliate to a partner affiliate

Role & Responsibilities

Accountable for the delivery of the relevant part of the country program strategy to confederation standards as agreed by RPGB and MA and through an inter-Affiliate agreement between MA and IA

Operational and People line management, including performance management of programme staff and budget management

As a key member of the OI team in country, demonstrate leadership through both the Oxfam GB programme and as a member of the country leadership team.

As a key member of the Country Leadership Team the ACD will support the development and or revision of the country analysis and strategy, manage the transition plan to 2020, Develop and manage donor and partnership contracts for Oxfam GB’s direct programme work as governed by the country strategy and the country operating plan

Ensures adherence to OI policies and standards for program, program management, finance and HR

Ensures adherence to the OI code of conduct, security guidelines and heath & safety

Recruitment and development of the affiliate team that reports into the ACD to ensure that the right people, with the right skills, are available for the implementation of the programme strategy

Input into the fundraising strategy, and coordination of fundraising opportunities alongside and supported by the Country Leadership Team

Skills, Experience & Knowledge

Management experience in leading the development, and ensuring the delivery of, programme strategy, either through partners or directly, in one or more challenging locations

Experience of developing and managing complex budgets associated with donor and partner contracts

Experience of managing donor and partner relationships within a development, advocacy or humanitarian context

Ability to manage the development of, and contribute to, the analysis of factors driving poverty, marginalisation and vulnerability in developing country contexts, including the ability to ‘think politically’ by understanding motivations, pressures and challenges faced by colleagues, partners and other actors

Knowledge and experience of fundraising including the identification of new fundraising opportunities and partnerships to support programme implementation

Leadership experience of (possibly) remote teams operating within an INGO context; has knowledge and experience of using coaching and team working to deliver

Understanding of managing security, health and safety and risk within an INGO context

Humanitarian / Development and Advocacy experience as required by the Implementing Affiliates programme strategy

Good level of IT literacy and an understanding of how new developments in technology can positively contribute to the aims of an INGO

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to motivate, influence, and negotiate

Fluency in both written and spoken English ideally a working knowledge of the local language

About Oxfam

A simple, inescapable truth underlines everything we do at Oxfam. There’s enough wealth in this world to go around. It’s not unfortunate that people live in poverty. It’s unjustifiable. It’s not just their problem. It’s ours too. And with the right support, we can beat poverty and injustice. Thousands of people already commit their time and talents to our campaigning, humanitarian and long-term development projects. Now we’re looking for yours

How to apply:

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people who are representative of a diversity of backgrounds, and we would particularly welcome applications from women.

To find out more about this role and to apply, visit www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs and quote ref:INT435.

Closing date: May 15^th, 2014.

Organization: Action Against Hunger-USA
Country: Cambodia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Uganda, South Sudan
Closing date: 09 May 2014

Location (Country & Base): Multiple Countries

Contract duration: 12 months

Specific Objectives:

Objective 1: Strategic Development & Technical Integration

Activities:

• Work with the Country Director to provide leadership to the development and maintenance of a comprehensive needs-based program strategy for ACF programming
• Provides strategic direction to the Technical Coordinators, PM's and support the Field Co in ensuring the effective delivery of program activities and the successful integration of activities with all other aspects of ACF programming.
• Develop an overall program strategy that is responsive to the dynamic needs of the most vulnerable populations built on the program strengths of ACF and globally.
• Proactively identify new programming opportunities
• Responsible for the relevance and contextual appropriateness of ACF projects in country.
• Responsible for the promotion of technical integration and sensitization of staff on its applications.
• Regular field visits to fieldwork areas and bases and participation in exploratory missions.
• Capitalization of integration and reporting information and data.
• Leads on the development and rollout of new and more effective systems to improve program implementation.
• Regular participation in Coordination meetings at the capital and field level.
• Regular communication with the advisors at HQ to support an integrated programmatic approach and ensure programs are technically supporting all sectors

Objective 2: Program Quality Insurance

Activities:

• Oversee the quality implementation of ongoing programming based on robust grant management and monitoring and evaluation systems and the facilitation of Technical Department.
• Ensure the MEAL integration and supervise the MEAL Coordinator
• Ensure that funding for programming is spent in a coherent, transparent and optimal way.
• In coordination with CD and Coordinators, responsible for the technical briefing and debriefing as well as management of consultants and external specialists arriving to support the mission.
• Ensure the collection and capitalization by the DCD and Tech coordinators of digital and physical ACF Information on information gathered through HQ reports, ACF programming, partnerships, partners, UN system, clusters, and other avenues of data collection.
• Ensures Mission Technical Coordination Meetings (MTCMs) happen on a monthly basis, and submits minutes to Country Director and Coordination.
• Provide formal and informal capacity building trainings to staff.
• Final Mission-level validation of program and technical guidelines and policies.
• Ensure that quality to ACF and donor compliance for program, reporting, and financial grant requirements are met.
• Ensure that monitoring and evaluation of programming informs quality implementation.
• Coordinate closely with Admin, Security, Log and Field Coordinators to ensure that security, procurement, HR and financial protocols are designed to support quality programming.
• Closely monitor program spending and follow up spending plans with Finance Co and PMs

Objective 3: Donor Compliance, Reporting and Documentation

Activities:

• Lead proposal preparation through a needs based approach ensuring all departments work together
• Ensure Budget, PPP, Workplan, Budget forecasts, ongoing monitoring and kick off meetings take place for every program
• Ensure that all programs are compliant with donor protocols and reports are submitted on time to HQ for validation
• Ensure all donor reports are completed in a timely manner with the relevant input from the field teams and submitted to HQ for validation
• Ensure that workplans are followed to ensure budget forecasts are met and studies (KAP, RSCA, SMARTs etc.) are planned and executed timely

Objective 4: Representation with external stakeholders

Activities:

• Responsible for representation of ACF in partnership-related meetings at a strategic level for workshops, working groups, etc.
• Lead, in liaison with the CD, partnership proposal preparation through furnishing of evaluation/assessment data and coordination.
• Identification and evaluation of potential partners and partnerships at country level.
• Carries out follow-up evaluation of partnership (programming and partner relations), maintains lessons learned and proposes action points for future improvement.
• Represent ACF to donors, UN and partner INGOs, and national and local government officials (programs).

Objective 5: Human Resources and Career Development

Activities:

• Direct manager of the Technical Coordinators and MEAL Coordinator
• Supervision of externally hired consultants for any program matters
• Responsible for the validation of technical departmental HR needs for international staff.
• Responsible for the proper induction and debriefing of managerial staff.
• Undertake any other tasks assigned by the Country Director

Internal & External relationships

Internal

• Line Manager of: Nut Co, FSL Co, WaSH Co, PQA Co and intern

External

• Local representatives of international aid organisations : particularly with other consortia members’ exchange of information as necessary

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure donor reporting and proposals are completed in time
• Ensure all technical studies and evaluations are completed

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in related humanitarian issue

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

• Significant experience with INGOs. Previous experience with ACF in emergency and post-emergencies an asset.
• Excellent management skills (HR, projects, stress management)
• Advanced knowledge of donors’ guidelines and procedures (ECHO, UNICEF, DFID, OFDA, etc.)
• Excellent ability to multi task
• Ability to organize, train and motivate a multicultural team
• Excellent diplomatic and negotiation skills
• Disciplined and able to work and arrive at decisions autonomously with minimal guidance.
• Fluent in English (professional English needed).
• Excellent drafting and written skills.

PREFERRED

• Advanced Degree Masters
• Experience in insecure setting
• Previous experience as Country Director

How to apply:

Apply with resume and cover letter at http://actionagainsthunger.theresumator.com/apply/ApWclh/Deputy-Country-...

Organization: CESVI - Cooperazione e Sviluppo Onlus
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 11 May 2014

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

4/5 years experience in foreign countries

Strong experience with NGO procedures, approaches, and operations

Good knowledge of procurement procedures of different donors and in particular of UN

Excellent abilities in dealing with donors for presentation and negotiation of project proposals. Proven experience in projects writing (from assessment to final presentation)

Good communication skills with ability to work closely with CESVI local staff, beneficiaries and partners

Detail oriented, highly flexible and strong organizational and leadership skills Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Good skills in staff management

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, accounting software

Fluency in English (spoken and written)

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

Prior experience in South Sudan

WORK CONTEXT

Cesvi operates in the Norther Bahr el Ghazal and and Upper Nile.

Sector activities include: protection and food security .

JOB DESCRIPTION

The collaboration will start by 15th of May 2014.

The main duty station will be Juba and Nyamlel with willingness to move within the project area. The person will respond to the HQs Desk Officer.

Main tasks and duties:

• Be responsible of the overall project management and implementation.
• Personally attend all activities related to project management, including administration, accounting, procurement (in accordance with CESVI rules and regulations), staffing and reporting;
• Manage liaisons with the different Donors at local level and all concerned authorities at Provincial and National level;
• Produce planning documents, including related financial provisions under the supervision of the Desk Officer at Headquarters level;
• Produce periodic official reports according to project deadlines and donor-related requests, to be submitted to the Desk Officer for editing and final approval;
• Ensure the elaboration of monthly internal report to be submitted to the Desk Officer on achievements, projects, problems encountered, pertinent developments, and strategic needs;
• Supervise all project activities, guaranteeing a constant support to all project stakeholders;
• Guarantee clear documentation of all project activities, through reports and other visibility tools, as required and agreed upon with CESVI headquarters;
• Be involved in visibility actions taken by CESVI headquarters in order to promote in-Country activities and to raise funds accordingly;
• Attend meetings with UN Agencies representatives, local and international NGOs officers, private sector and civil society representatives, whenever required;
• Be constantly involved in the development of new project proposals for private and public donors, according to CESVI Country strategy;
• Report to the Desk Officer at HQs level, through e-mails, other mailing, telephone calls and periodic reports, as required;
• Carry out briefing and de-briefing with the Desk Officer at the beginning and at the end of his/her assignment;
• Attend a compulsory training at the beginning of his/her assignment at Headquarters level.

How to apply:

To apply please visit: http://www.cesvi.org/16_2014-cr-sud

Organization: Plan
Country: Nigeria
Closing date: 07 May 2014

Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan’s stated Global Strategic Goal (2011-15) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviours reflect the corporate values. Plan has a global income of around $800m.

Plan USA took ownership of the Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA) in November 2012. As part of this it also acquired an operating entity in Nigeria (CEDPA Nigeria). This entity is now being transitioned to Plan International Inc., which will lead to the establishment of Plan International Nigeria.

To build Plan’s presence in Nigeria, there is an immediate need for a Country Director with a strong business development background. This is an exciting executive leadership role with opportunities to build and grow the new country program in Nigeria. The country director will also be part of Plan’s West and Central Africa’s Regional Management team, consisting of the CDs from the other 12 countries in which Plan operates in, along with the Regional Director and his two Deputies.

This position is immediately available and only Nigerian nationals will be considered.

You will have:

· Demonstrable progressive experience in international development

· Demonstrable knowledge as a result of study, training or practical experience on the key debates in development and emergency response methods and effectiveness

· Knowledge of Nigeria; the geopolitical factors affecting child-poverty in the country and the political, social and environmental opportunities for change is an advantage

· Knowledge of the requirements of donor compliance and financial management

· Knowledge of programming in volatile environments with good understanding and appreciation of the historical, security context, political environment, economic, social/religious and humanitarian context in Nigeria or a comparable environment.

· Proven skills in the development and management of effective and motivated teams, including distance management

· Effective working with and through partners (Gov, LNGO, INGO, private entities, etc.)

· Communications, comfortable with the media, presenting and arguing a case

· Proven analytical skills in isolating and tackling priorities

· Fluent in English

Type of Role:3year fixed term contract with the possibility of extension

Location:Abuja with local and some international travel

Reports to:Regional Director

Salary:CircaUS$69,000 plus comprehensive benefits package

Proposed start-date:July 2014

Closing Date: 7^th May 2014

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy.

Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

How to apply:

To review more detailed personal specifications and to apply for this role please visit our website:

https://career012.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=1441&com...

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Philippines
Closing date: 16 May 2014

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.

International Medical Corps has had a team on the ground in the Philippines since Super Typhoon Haiyan, left widespread devastation, affecting nearly 13 million people, including some 5 million children. According to UNOCHA, 4 million men, women and children have been displaced, many desperate for food, safe drinking water, basic shelter and sanitation.
International Medical Corps has adopted a multi-sector approach to address the most pressing needs after the typhoon. As informed by needs assessments, recovery is focusing on: reconstruction; health service capacity strengthening; nutrition; mental health and psycho-social support; water, sanitation and hygiene in schools; mitigating gender-based violence; and improving food security and livelihoods.
JOB SUMMARY
The Country Director is directly responsible for the overall strategic planning, human resources, program design and implementation, program support operations, finance, administration, monitoring and evaluation supervision, expansion/development, and required reporting for the country program.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Program Management
   • Develop country specific strategic plan and proposals for programs that will successfully transition our relief programs to early recovery and transition to more long-term development programs.
   • Work closely with the MoH to identify a strategy for the strengthening the health care system
   • Represent the organization and liaise with local and national authorities, UN, NGO, and donor agencies to promote the organizations programs, facilitate successful coordination of activities and ensure transparency and accountability to all stakeholders
   • Participate in writing and reviewing proposal applications
   • Provide technical inputs and assistance to programs with particular reference to financial management and reporting systems
   • Participate in UN health, Nutrition and WASH Cluster coordination to ensure programs playing a vital role and to secure required support from the cluster coordination mechanism and the UN funding instruments such as CERF, CHF etc
2. Compliance
   • Oversee program operations and reporting, ensuring compliance with agency policies and procedures, Donor regulations and local laws
   • Monitor, evaluate and report on all program activities and progress to the central office and Donors
   • Oversee the preparation of annual work plans and budgets
   • Report regularly to headquarters, providing timely updates of all situational and project developments
   • Create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) of beneficiaries, by clearly defining the standards of behavior that are expected of IMC staff, as described in the organizations Code of Conduct; Ensure that mechanisms supporting these standards and principles are promoted, disseminated, and integrated into personnel requirements, and that the organizations SEA complaints procedures are in place and functioning properly.
3. Program Development
   • Primarily responsible for expanding country portfolio
   • Pursue new sources of donor funding and maintain adequate donor funding levels to sustain identified program and support activities
   • Drafting and editing proposals
   • Remaining aware of donor funding intentions
4. Human Resources
   • Oversee the recruitment and selection of qualified program field staff, recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation with supervisors
   • Collaborate with security staff to maintain security of staff in the field locations
   • Make frequent site visits to facilities to ensure that appropriate care and training are being conducted and to offer support to field staff
   • Maintain open lines of communications with all field staff
5. Training/ Capacity Building
   • Determine training needs for the field staff
   • Train senior national staff to increase their responsibilities in order to build capacity and ensure sustainability of programs
   • Advocate and plan for professional development for expat and national staff
6. Working Relationships
   • Maintain frequent communication with Regional Coordinator to ensure program activities and objectives are communicated
   • Work with Deputy Country Director, Medical Director, Finance Director, Security and Logistics staff to ensure the coordination of programs
   • Represent the organization at task force meetings, assessment missions, camp coordination meetings, UN coordination meetings, INGO coordination meetings
   • Interface with national government and relevant agencies to ensure mutual understanding of programs and maximize resource distribution and allocation of available funds
7. Representation
   • Serve as the principal liaison with Donors on matters related to the program to ensure financial and programmatic accountability to Donors
   • Establish and update contact details of potential Donors in-country
   • Participate in Donor meetings and communicate relevant information to HQ
   • Work with key Donor Staff to develop and maintain optimum financial and programmatic relationship
   • Ensure maximum visibility of the Agency amongst the NGO community
   • Lead the production of reports and ensure the timeliness and accuracy of information provided, as well ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.
   • Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organizations Code of Conduct, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to internal and external actors
8. Security
   • The Country Director is ultimately responsible for the security management of staff, operations, assets and directs country-specific response to security threats and incidents, up to and including management of evacuation
   • Monitor security level and consult with the Director of Global Security to upgrade or downgrade level
   • Responsible for ensuring that Incident Report Forms are completed and submitted to HQ Security in a timely manner (within 12 hours)
   • Responsible for ensuring all staff are given a security briefing, and required documentation upon entry into the country
   • Ensure application and compliance of security protocols and policies
   • In cooperation with the Security Coordinator, monitor the security situation and inform the HQ Security Office through weekly security reports
   • Ensure that country security guidelines, SOP’s and policies are updated twice annually (July 31 and January 31) including contingency planning for evacuation, in accordance with agency protocols and respected by all staff
   • Ensure adequate security funding is budgeted
   • Nominate security focal points at each operational site in country
   • Collect and document local security related information (social & political context, external players, presence/reasons for conflict, military developments, political economy of armed groups), and communicates to the Director of Global Security at HQ DC office
   • Establish a reliable communication chain to disperse important information, whereby once the CD communicates a message, it is systematically passed on from one person to the next, with each person knowing who they are responsible for informing. (phone tree)
   • Collaborate with local agencies to aid with security management
9. Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
   • Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.
10. Qualifications:• 7-10 yrs of project management experience (management, planning, staff development and training skills) in emergency / development programs
    • Significant experience in development programs, mainly in the health field (Health policy, health reforms)
    • Comprehensive knowledge and working experience with USAID, World Bank, EU, DfID and other donors;
    • Minimum financial management including preparing and managing budgets, banking activities, contracts and negotiations
    • Experience in developing and managing procurement and logistical procedures and policies
    • Skills and knowledge in program sustainability and capacity building, public-private partnerships and project monitoring and evaluation (both quantitative and qualitative methods)
    • Strong writing, presentation and program development skills;
    • Extensive fundraising and representational experience
    • Proven capabilities in leadership required
    • Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organization skills
    • Advanced degree in public health preferred, will consider candidates with applicable field experience

How to apply:

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

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: American Refugee Committee International
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 02 May 2014

POSITION TITLE: Country Director
COUNTRY PROGRAM South Sudan
RESPONSIBLE TO: Regional Manager
STATUS: Full Time
SUPERVISORY CAPACITY: Program employees

DEPARTMENT/COUNTRY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION/MISSION:
The overall objective of the ARC South Sudan program is to assist the South Sudanese to respond and react to community needs. To achieve this objective, ARC implements a multi-sectoral program that includes primary health care and gender based violence prevention and response activities. ARC currently works closely with the County Health Departments in large scale county wide health programming and is looking to expand to tertiary care. ARCs GBV programming is expanding its outreach mechanisms and introducing innovative new initiatives. ARC has program activities in Central and Eastern Equatoria, Northern Bahr Gazal, and Warrap.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Based in Juba, the Country Director is responsible for delivering high quality programs, identifying new opportunities, and continuing to strengthen ARC’s reputation for innovative programs. The Country Director is responsible for a team of people that works with communities affected by displacement to identify their needs and craft programs to sustainably address those needs. The Country Director provides strategic leadership to the country to maintain a high performing team, develop new grants and align strategy and implementation activities. The Country Director also serves as the primary liaison with the Regional Manager in the Program Management Unit who work to ensure rapid resolution of obstacles and links to the technical and program development team in the Program Development and Quality Unit. The Country Director needs to be a strategic thinker and be able to implement both Emergency and Development programming.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Management

• Ensure program targets and quality standards are achieved, maintaining frequent communication with ARC headquarters to promptly identify and resolve challenges.
• Implement solid program management disciplines to ensure program effectiveness, quality and innovation.
• Coordinate all aspects of programming with other ARC programs and initiatives as appropriate.
• Ensure proper maintenance of procurement and inventory management systems consistent with donor guidelines and ARC policies.
• Communicate and oversee the establishment and implementation of program objectives, activities, evaluations, and assessments.
• Ensure that program teams have the necessary tools, resources, information, and assistance to deliver services that meet or exceed internationally accepted standards and protocols.
• Support learning from success and failure, documenting best practices and facilitating collaboration.
• Ensure proper monitoring and evaluation of program activities and timely submission of donor reports and other requirements/requests.
• Coordinate all aspects of programming with other ARC programs and initiatives as appropriate.
• Ensure strategic design and implementation of programs with annual planning processes that incorporate relevant elements of the overall ARC Strategic and Program Plans.

Program Development

• Assess current and potential needs of refugees, returnees, IDPs, and other vulnerable populations.
• Design new community-based initiatives that respond to the evolving needs of displaced populations and affected communities, particularly in an emergency but with an eye to future development.
• Lead the development and achievement of country strategy and develop strong revenue projections.
• Proactively cultivate relationships with existing and new donors, analyzing the funding environment and trends, and fostering a proactive approach to new funding opportunities.
• Identify new programs in the area and region and prepare assessment missions and reports and develop new projects as needs and resources dictate.
• Manage collaborative proposal development process to ensure proposals are strategically aligned, technically strong, achievable and realistically budgeted.
• Manage staff responsible for financial and narrative report writing and submission to donors in a timely manner.
• Ensure that team is monitoring burn rate and meeting monthly projections.
• Diversify funding and develop key contacts with USAID and other major donors and foundations.
• Build and strengthen external relationships and represent ARC with donors, the host government, international and national organizations; facilitate partnerships with other organizations for programming and advocacy.
• Direct fundraising activities under supervision of ARC/HQ.
• Build capacity of South Sudan teams to write successful proposals, providing training and coaching to increase the confidence and skills of staff.
• Liaise and promote cooperation with other agencies and governmental entities.
• Participate in interagency and governmental meetings.
• Represent ARC with donors, the host authorities, and international and national organizations.

Administration

• Ensure policies and protocols are carried out.
• Monitor the security situation and ensure security protocols and procedures are followed.
• Monitor and ensure that all administrative procedures are observed.

Personnel Management

• Select, hire, orient and mentor professional and productive international and national staff.
• Ensure staff is properly trained and performance expectations are clear.
• Review and adjust organizational structure and job descriptions as needed to provide clear work expectations and adequate resources for achieving program goals.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and support staff in their ongoing professional development.
• Work collaboratively with headquarters as needed to respond to and manage employee and work environment issues. Ensure operating policies, procedures, and communication protocols are clear and consistent.
• Strive to maintain full staffing at all times; ensure staff are properly trained on duties and expectations are clear; personnel files are current; policies are current and implemented for expat and local staff; review, approve and submit all staff timesheets prior to monthly payroll; conduct performance assessments and provide coaching and feedback regularly and appropriately.

Financial Management

• Develop and monitor the annual operational budget and ensure timely management of financial reporting, audit compliance, and cash flow.
• Monitor all financial expenditures including burn rate, accounts payable, petty cash, etc.
• Ensure all fiscal controls and donor required policy controls are carried out.
• Provide oversight of country program budgets and management of program spending.
• Anticipate potential funding gaps, develop contingency plans, and closely monitor costs to prevent uncovered program cost.
• Prepare and submit activity reports to donors as well as monthly updates to headquarters.
• Prepare and forecast budgets and funding needs for the upcoming year.
• Oversee cash management and recordkeeping in accordance with donor regulations.
• Ensure financial reports are submitted in a timely manner. Prepare and submit activity reports to Donors as well as monthly updates to headquarters.

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Minimum eight years experience with progressively responsibile international management experience, with good knowledge of the principal players, issues, policies and trends in the international humanitarian arena.
• Knowledge of the regional political and social conditions.
• Knowledge and application of the relief to development continuum.
• Excellent English writing skills
• Familiarity with US government (BPRM, OFDA, USAID), DFID, UN, private, and multi-lateral funders.
• Demonstrated financial management experience with NGO"s. Demonstrated success in program development, implementation, project monitoring and evaluation.
• Proven strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse team effectively, balance the interests of different stakeholders and provide excellent leadership by maintaining a constructive work environment and setting a positive example.
• Excellent organizational, administrative and management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Experience working in conflict, post-conflict and/or development settings; previous experience in South Sudan a plus.
• Undergraduate degree required. Masters degree preferred.

KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES:

• Commitment to personally champion ARC’s program vision and mission and inspire others to do the same.
• Has worked in both an emergency and a development setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including effective presentation and facilitation skills
• Strong leadership and management skills including strategy formation, process improvement and team building.
• Excellent strategic thinking, process management and problem solving skills
• Collaborative, result-oriented management style.
• Initiative, resourcefulness and innovation.
• Experience in managing multi-cultural and multi-level (numerous offices) programs.
• Strong participatory leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate staff and lead a high performing team in a politically sensitive environment.
• Strong oral and written communications skills; strong computer skills.
• Fluency in English required.
• Fluency or working knowledge of local languages desirable.

How to apply:

Click here to apply.

Organization: Management Sciences for Health
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 30 Apr 2014

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Deputy Country Director (DCD) assists the Country Director in providing overall management of the SCMS project for the Ethiopia Ministry of Health, including technical and administrative support in strengthening the procurement and quantification systems; improving warehousing and distribution capacity; health systems strengthening field support; logistics management information systems development and implementation; business process optimization; monitoring and evaluation, and; project communications. Responsibilities include supporting the Country Director in i) development of vision and technical strategy, work plans, and performance management plans; ii) adherence to administrative, procurement, and financial procedures; iii) documentation and communications, and; iv) development and management of productive relationships with clients and stakeholders, in particular with the Federal Ministry of Health, and coordination with other public health supply chain projects.

The DCD is responsible for directly managing the Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) Project Manager, the M&E / Communications Manager, the Deputy Director for Technical Operations and, in close collaboration with the Country Director is responsible for ensuring effective collaboration, coordination, and integration of program activities across all of the SCMS Program technical areas. This means working closely with the other Deputy Directors of Finance and Administration, and Procurement Operations, and with the IT Project Manager, who report directly to the Country Director.

The position requires an experienced technical person who has a broad view of supply chain management system implementation and strengthening, who can be innovative, and who can take initiative on new ideas and strategies, taking into account the prevailing or changing circumstances. As a technical leader s/he is able to delegate “hands-on” technical issues to the technical team and provide management oversight and direction. Specific emphasis will be placed on program management.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

SCMS Project Management and Leadership:

1.Work closely with the SCMS Country Director to ensure that all areas of the project are integrated, including Procurement Operations, Finance and Administration, Technical Operations of Warehouse & Distribution, Health Systems Strengthening Field Support, Logistics Management Information Systems, IT Projects, Monitoring and Evaluation, Communications, and Program Management, making the most effective and efficient use of all project resources.

2.Serve as a member of the Senior Management Team and assist the Country Director in ensuring that all project deliverables are met and that capacity building and supply chain strengthening goals are achieved.

3.Manage the efforts across all program areas to ensure that transition and close-out plans are integrated into the project work and are implemented, monitored, and effected in a coordinated manner toward successful TO close-out and follow-on activity.

4.Liaise with other MSH projects in-country, and with the MSH Country Leadership Team, to maximize integration and coordination of technical initiatives of MSH One. Liaise with MSH Country Operations Management Unit (COMU) as needed to ensure optimal operational support for technical activities.

5.Proactively and continuously provide technical and management oversight across all program areas to ensure that strategies, budgets, work plans, expenditures, data collection, performance monitoring, and reporting are planned and executed to support program deliverables. Identify and resolve challenges, prioritize competing demands for resources, manage competing time constraints.

6.Oversee technical reports, trip reports, performance reports, deliverables, STTA SOWs and ensure effective communication with PMO, MSH HO, USAID, and other partners; develop innovative methods to capture and demonstrate project impact through communication and information sharing.

7.Work closely with the Country Director to ensure that the Joint Work Plan with PFSA is managed and implemented.

8.Act as the designated alternate SCMS representative to the Country Director with USAID, the FMOH, PMO, and SCMS HO. Serve as Acting Country Director in the absence of the Country Director.

9.Represent the SCMS project at various technical meetings with other cooperating agencies, collaborating with partners, senior government officials, and donor agencies. Participate in various working groups as required.

10.Conduct field monitoring visits across all program areas.

11.Report regularly to the Country Director in regard to progress, results, and challenges.

12.Prepare and deliver presentations on key project activities and achievements across all program areas as needed.

13.Participate in staff planning, budgeting, recruitment, and development.

14.Carry out additional responsibilities as may be assigned by the Country Director.

Technical Operations, LMIS, M&E, and Communications Supervision:

1.Supervise the LMIS Project Manager, the M&E / Communications Manager, and the Deputy Director of Technical Operations to ensure that they have updated, relevant job descriptions, work plans specific to their role, conduct performance reviews, provide on-going mentoring and coaching, manage all personnel issues.

2.Oversee work planning and activities to ensure that budgets and expenditures are managed and deliverables are met.

3.Ensure staff are trained on and follow SCMS and MSH policy, procedures, and SOPs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Post Graduate education in logistics, supply chain management, pharmacy, medicine, public health, or business, or in a field of study closely related to the responsibilities, with a background in public health, is required.

2.Minimum of eight years relevant experience in program management in public health, supply chain, or health systems strengthening, including budget management, project design and management, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation, and administration operations, of which at least 5 years of supervisory experience is required; and cultivating strategic relationships with executive stakeholders. An Ethiopian national is preferred.

3.Demonstrated strategic planning expertise is required.

4.Experience with USAID or other donor agencies is required. In-depth work experience with the Federal Ministry of Health, including demonstrated ability to maintain productive relationships with executive management, is required. Familiarity with USG procurement rules and regulations highly preferred.

5.Ability to manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines and to prioritize effectively while delivering high quality work.

6.Expert ability to present complex data in a clear and concise manner. Expert ability to deliver presentations and speak in public forums. Ability to identify potential problem areas, perform root cause analysis, and alert appropriate parties for corrective action.

7.Expert written and verbal skills required. Fluency in English and Amharic is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Microsoft Project is a plus.

8.Experience working in international public health in a field office of a developing country is required; experience in east Africa is preferred.

9.Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, communication skills, training experience is required. Demonstrated ability to effectively organize, manage, and communicate across different layers within a team-oriented, culturally diverse environment and partner organizations, and ability to identify and resolve policy and operational constraints.

10.Self-motivated, strong initiative is required. Ability and willingness to travel locally and internationally as required.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

How to apply:

**To apply for this position, please submit a resume to https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/7229/deputy-country-director/job. For more information about MSH, please visit our web site at www.msh.org. If you cannot apply online or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org .

Organization: Concern Worldwide
Country: Malawi
Closing date: 17 Feb 2014

Concern Universal (CU) seeks a dynamic, high calibre, motivated and high achieving individual to fill this key role in the organisation.

Concern Universal’s Malawi programme works in partnership with District Councils and communities to reach over 900,000 rural people each year in the areas to improve basic service delivery, reduce vulnerability and promote pro-poor economic growth. In 2012-13 we spent more than £10 million on implementing community-based interventions and this is likely to increase over the next twelve months. In addition to the work with CU, the Deputy CD will also play an important leadership role as a member of the Board of CUMO Microfinance Ltd, a subsidiary of CU.

The Deputy Country Director (DCD) will be responsible for the CU Malawi programs and the program staff team (the total CU Malawi team is 235 with CUMO Microfinance Ltd employing an additional 170 staff in Malawi). The DCD, working with a highly qualified and experienced Senior Management Team, will have a crucial role in leading, motivating and inspiring these teams.

CU operates a highly decentralised structure and the DCD will be expected to take a lead role in managing and developing the Malawi programme in close partnership with the Country Director.

Our relationship with the central and local governments in Malawi, in-country donors and other partners are paramount to our work and the DCD plays a pivotal role in nurturing and growing these important relationships. Our key current donor partners in Malawi include Irish Aid, DFID, the European Commission, WFP, USAID, AusAid, Against Malaria Foundation and Solidaridad.

The DCD will be based in Blantyre. Substantial local and occasional international travel will be required.

A suitable candidate will have:? Excellent understanding of international development issues? Proven leadership, representation and communication skills? All round programme development and management skills ? Proven experience of multiple donor grant management and reporting to major donors? Proven proposal writing experience? A strong understanding of operations (finance, logistics, HR) ? At least a postgraduate degree level qualification in a relevant discipline

Background: CU is an international development and relief organisation established in the UK in 1976. Our vision is a world where justice, dignity and respect prevail for all. Our mission is to work in partnership to challenge poverty and inequality. We support practical actions that enable people to improve their lives. We value human dignity, community focus, integrity and partnership. Our strategic objectives for 2009-14 are (i) enabling community-led development (improving food security and sustainable livelihoods, health, respect for rights, and skills and reducing vulnerability) and; (ii) inspiring and influencing others.

Status: Accompanied.

Salary: Grade 3, Salary Range £25,270 – 36,030 per year.

Benefits: Accommodation, insurance, flights, local allowance, annual medical examination, dependent’s and school fees allowances.

Duration of contract: Permanent.

How to apply:

Application Process: All applicants must complete an application form. For an application form and other information about CU and its programme in Malawi, please visit our website www.concernuniversal.org Please submit completed application forms to Olivia Sawyer at the following address: olivia.sawyer@concern-universal.org Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line. Only individuals who strictly meet the requirements should apply. Closing date: Monday, 17th February 2014

Initial telephone interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place mid-February followed by a panel interview and written exercise for the final shortlisted candidates.

Organization: Population Services Intl.
Country: Côte d'Ivoire
Closing date: 28 Feb 2014

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.

PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.

PSI seeks entrepreneurial, dynamic candidates with an interest in private sector approaches to development for Cote d’Ivoire. The Country Representative (CR) will oversee PSI’s social marketing and new business development activities in Cote d’Ivoire.

The CR will provide oversight to the PSI/Cote d’Ivoire staff and oversee the HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care program currently being implemented. The CR will have expertise in implementing Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funded programs.

The CR will be based in Abidjan and will report to the Regional Director for West and Central Africa based in Washington, D.C.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Country Representative will be responsible for the overall development, management (financial, administrative, and programmatic), and representation of PSI’s activities in Cote d’Ivoire. Principle activities include:

• Managing existing programs in HIV, while adding new programs as appropriate;• Leading strategic planning as well as overall institutional development and systems strengthening;• Ensuring in-country personnel recruitment, training, and supervision of 40+ staff with a strong emphasis on staff mentoring/coaching;• Building the platform staff capacity based on an annual training plan and MBOs;• Overseeing the development and implementation of evidenced based marketing and communication campaigns and other social marketing activities including stronger emphasis on data to decision making;• Ensuring the creation and monitoring of marketing, research and other relevant annual work plans;• Overall program planning and budget oversight; • Financial and other reporting as required by donors and PSI/Washington;• Management of external relations with donors (e.g. Global Fund, PEPFAR, CDC and UN), governments, international and local NGOs, and commercial entities; • Leadership in fundraising activities, working successfully with existing and new sources of funds;• Overseeing a growing portfolio of sub-grantees

QUALIFICATIONS:• Significant fundraising, personnel and financial management experience;
• At least ten years work experience in a developing country; • Pragmatic and has experience in problem solving complex issues;• Relevant post-graduate degree (MBA, MIA, MPH, etc.) or equivalent experience; • Proven ability to mentor staff as well as to transfer coaching skills to supervisors;
• Knowledge of international development and health issues; • Familiarity with PEPFAR and Global Fund as well as other international donor community; • Fluency in English, and French required;• Proficiency in word processing, the use of Excel, and data analysis; • Excellent writing skills;• Experience with Centers for Disease Control, PEPFAR, and the international donor community;

The successful candidate will also have excellent analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and cross-cultural skills; demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize a variety of tasks on short notice within designated deadlines; and able to maintain efficiency in a fast-paced work environment.

Preference will be given to candidates with private sector experience in marketing, communications, familiarity with international health issues (particularly HIV/AIDS, family planning, maternal and child health); knowledge of USG and other international donor community; an interest in private sector approaches to development; and familiarity and experience with PSI’s processes, procedures and policies.

How to apply:

Please apply online at https://hire.jobvite.com/j?cj=owLlYfwk&s=Relief_Web. No emails or phone calls, please.

The deadline for resume submission is the February 10, 2014

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 21 Feb 2014

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 BACKGROUNDInternational Medical Corps has been working in Somalia since 1991. International Medical Corps is currently implementing WASH, livelihoods and nutrition activities in Somaliland and starting up programs in south and central Somalia in response to the current famine.

JOB SUMMARYThe Country Director is directly responsible for the overall strategic planning, human resources, program design and implementation, program support operations, finance, administration, monitoring and evaluation supervision, expansion/development, and required reporting for the country program.

The Country Office for Somalia is currently based in Nairobi, but the Country Director will frequently travel to Somalia (approximately 50% of the time)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES1. Program Management• Develop country specific strategic plan and proposals for programs that will successfully transition our relief programs to early recovery and transition to more long-term development programs. • Work closely with the MoH to identify a strategy for the strengthening the health care system • Represent the organization and liaise with local and national authorities, UN, NGO, and donor agencies to promote the organizations programs, facilitate successful coordination of activities and ensure transparency and accountability to all stakeholders• Participate in writing and reviewing proposal applications• Provide technical inputs and assistance to programs with particular reference to financial management and reporting systems • Participate in UN health, Nutrition and WASH Cluster coordination to ensure programs playing a vital role and to secure required support from the cluster coordination mechanism and the UN funding instruments such as CERF, CHF etc • Stay abreast of changing emergency needs and adapt programs accordingly.

1. Compliance • Oversee program operations and reporting, ensuring compliance with agency policies and procedures, Donor regulations and local laws • Monitor, evaluate and report on all program activities and progress to the central office and Donors • Oversee the preparation of annual work plans and budgets • Report regularly to headquarters, providing timely updates of all situational and project developments • Create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) of beneficiaries, by clearly defining the standards of behavior that are expected of IMC staff, as described in the organizations Code of Conduct; Ensure that mechanisms supporting these standards and principles are promoted, disseminated, and integrated into personnel requirements, and that the organizations SEA complaints procedures are in place and functioning properly.

2. Program Development• Primarily responsible for expanding country portfolio• Pursue new sources of donor funding and maintain adequate donor funding levels to sustain identified program and support activities • Drafting and editing proposals• Remaining aware of donor funding intentions

3. Human Resources• Oversee the recruitment and selection of qualified program field staff, recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation with supervisors • Collaborate with security staff to maintain security of staff in the field locations• Make frequent site visits to facilities to ensure that appropriate care and training are being conducted and to offer support to field staff• Maintain open lines of communications with all field staff

4. Training/ Capacity Building• Determine training needs for the field staff • Train senior national staff to increase their responsibilities in order to build capacity and ensure sustainability of programs • Advocate and plan for professional development for expat and national staff

5. Working Relationships• Maintain frequent communication with Regional Coordinator to ensure program activities and objectives are communicated• Work with Deputy Country Director, Medical Director, Finance Director, Security and Logistics staff to ensure the coordination of programs • Represent the organization at task force meetings, assessment missions, camp coordination meetings, UN coordination meetings, INGO coordination meetings• Interface with national government and relevant agencies to ensure mutual understanding of programs and maximize resource distribution and allocation of available funds

6. Representation• Serve as the principal liaison with Donors on matters related to the program to ensure financial and programmatic accountability to Donors • Establish and update contact details of potential Donors in-country• Participate in Donor meetings and communicate relevant information to HQ• Work with key Donor Staff to develop and maintain optimum financial and programmatic relationship • Ensure maximum visibility of the Agency amongst the NGO community• Lead the production of reports and ensure the timeliness and accuracy of information provided, as well ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.• Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organizations Code of Conduct, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to internal and external actors

7. Security• The Country Director is ultimately responsible for the security management of staff, operations, assets and directs country-specific response to security threats and incidents, up to and including management of evacuation• Monitor security level and consult with the Director of Global Security to upgrade or downgrade level• Responsible for ensuring that Incident Report Forms are completed and submitted to HQ Security in a timely manner (within 12 hours)• Responsible for ensuring all staff are given a security briefing, and required documentation upon entry into the country• Ensure application and compliance of security protocols and policies• In cooperation with the Security Coordinator, monitor the security situation and inform the HQ Security Office through weekly security reports • Ensure that country security guidelines, SOP’s and policies are updated twice annually (July 31 and January 31) including contingency planning for evacuation, in accordance with agency protocols and respected by all staff • Ensure adequate security funding is budgeted • Nominate security focal points at each operational site in country• Collect and document local security related information (social & political context, external players, presence/reasons for conflict, military developments, political economy of armed groups), and communicates to the Director of Global Security at HQ DC office• Establish a reliable communication chain to disperse important information, whereby once the CD communicates a message, it is systematically passed on from one person to the next, with each person knowing who they are responsible for informing. (phone tree)• Collaborate with local agencies to aid with security management Qualifications: • 7-10 yrs of project management experience (management, planning, staff development and training skills) in emergency / development programs• Significant experience in development programs, mainly in the health field (Health policy, health reforms) • Comprehensive knowledge and working experience with USAID, World Bank, EU, DfID and other donors;• Minimum financial management including preparing and managing budgets, banking activities, contracts and negotiations• Experience in developing and managing procurement and logistical procedures and policies• Skills and knowledge in program sustainability and capacity building, public-private partnerships and project monitoring and evaluation (both quantitative and qualitative methods) • Strong writing, presentation and program development skills;• Extensive fundraising and representational experience • Proven capabilities in leadership required• Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organization skills• Advanced degree in public health preferred, will consider candidates with applicable field experience

How to apply:

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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: International Rescue Committee
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 22 Mar 2014

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

The Country Director will provide the strategic vision and leadership for the country program. S/he is responsible for ensuring the design and delivery of quality programs, donor and government relations, fundraising and budget management, security and operations management, and developing a motivated and professional team. Reporting to the Regional Director, the Country Director will work closely with, and receive support from regional and headquarters program technical unit s, safety and security services, regional finance and operations staff. This position is unaccompanied.

The overall security situation in Afghanistan remains dynamic and unpredictable due to reasons of insecurity, weak governance, political polarization and a booming drug economy. The military transition in Afghanistan expected to be completed by the end of this year is filled with ambiguity and uncertainty. Negotiations between the US and the Afghan government continue on the numbers of a residual ISAF contingent to remain in support of the central government.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Planning and Management
* Working closely with the Regional Director, and regional team, develop a strategic direction and plan for the country program that responds to the changing funding environment in Afghanistan;
* Ensure that structures and systems are in compliance wi th IRC standards, and that they support program delivery and promote management coordination, communication, and efficiency throughout the country program.

Program Quality & Development
* Develop program strategies in accordance with IRC mission and program framework;
* Manage, implement and design programs in accordance with exising remote management policy; monitor effectiveness of the policy and adjust as needed in coordination with the regional team;
* Ensure the consistent use of well managed assessment, design and proposal development processes;
* Promote a team approach and positive learning environment utilizing headquarters, country program and operations staff and partners to consistently enhance the quality of design and implementation.

Key Partner & Donor Relations
* Develop IRC as a partner of choice for major local and international donors;
* Develop and maintain a high level of understanding of donor priorities, country plans and planned funding initiatives;
* Maintain and expand participation with key donors, host government, local stakeholders and relevant policy and coordinating bodies.

Fundraising and Budget Management
* Ensure submission of appropriate, timely high quality proposals and lead required donor negotiations;
* Monitor and identify appropriate sources for match fund requirements and coverage of funding gaps;
* Provide timely and effective oversight of the financial position of the country program including identification and implementation of required changes to match funding levels;
* Maintain effective and coordinated budget monitoring processes for grant funds and discretionary funds.

Security & Operations Manage ment
* Working with country senior management team ensure the development, implementation and monitoring of financial and operational policy and procedures to ensure constant compliance with IRC and donor policies across the program;
* Take primary responsibility for the overall management of safety and security for the country program in an increasingly complex environment;
* Maintain coordination with regional team, including the Sr. Regional Safety and Security Advisor, on safety and security concerns and evolving issues.

Human Resources Management and Development
* Supervision of senior management team
* Discuss job expectations, set objectives and provide appropriate and timely feedback regarding performance, including timely implementation of the annual staff performance management system. Provide mentoring and support national staff capable of senior management respons ibilities.
* Clearly define the training needs of direct reports and ensure they are able to access training and professional development resources appropriate to their skill gaps/needs.
* Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions including staff development plans.
* Provide leadership support for the successful implementation of and adherence to the IRC Global HR Operating Policies and Procedures
* Lead with commitment, integrity and accountability to the “IRC Way” – Global Standards for Professional Conduct

Requirements:
* Graduate degree in relevant field or equivalent in years of experience
* At least ten years of international work experience covering both emergency and post-conflict development programming;
* Extensive program development and fund raising experience, prior experience with European, US and international donors;
* Experience supervising and managing a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting;
* Experience in mentoring senior national staff;
* Strong human resource management skills;
* Demonstrated success in managing projects;
* Previous budget and fiscal oversight responsibilities;
* A keen understanding of political complexities in the region, as they relate to post conflict recovery;
* Prior experience in Afghanistan and/or the region a must
* Ability to work and live in a complex environment while maintaining a sense of humor.

How to apply:

Please follow this link to apply:
http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=c3RldmVueS42NDY4OS4zODMwQGlyYy5hcGxpdHJhay...

Organization: Plan
Country: Philippines
Closing date: 13 Feb 2014

Plan’s vision is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high quality programmes that deliver long lasting benefits. Plan has been working in the Philippines since 1961, helping poor children to realise their rights to health care, education, protection and a high quality of life. Prone to natural disasters, Plan Philippines is currently a full scale emergency response country programme intending to spend up to 75 million USD. There are over 40,000 sponsored children and a large grants portfolio from bilateral and multilateral donors including ADB, EU, OFDA, DFID, UN, etc.

We are looking for a Deputy CD-Operations to lead, manage and develop a high performing team of functional experts covering the areas of Supply Chain Management, HR, Finance, Risk Management, Administration, , IT, and Security.

This position is immediately available.

The Deputy CD-OP is a member of the Core Country Management Team and is expected to contribute to Plan’s understanding and strategic direction in the country. He or she deputises for the Country Director, as required and if needed, in relation to external stakeholders. The Deputy CD-OP line manages eight functional heads. You will be responsibelt for managing all risks associated with programme delivery including logistics, supply chain management, security, donor requirements, budget, people management and legal compliance. Providing operational support to Programme Units (PU) you will have the ability to work in a highly charged environment. You will also oversee the preparation and consolidation of reports for submission to the Regional Office and/or International Headquarters. The Deputy CD-OPs will have responsibility for managing a budget of approximately 5.5M USD per annum.

You will be a development professional with demonstrable experience as Head of Operations/Administration/Finance. Preferably educated to Masters level or equivalent in a related area, you will be able to demonstrate the ability to manage complex operations.

Type of Role: 5 year fixed term contractLocation: Country Office in Manila with extensive local and occasional international travel (40%)Reports to: Country DirectorSalary: Circa USD$58,000 per annum. This is an accompanied position and a full expat package will be available.Closing Date: 13th February 2014

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy.

Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

How to apply:

Please apply via our website https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?company=PlanInt

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 03 Feb 2014

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

Date: 05/01/2014Ref.: RFP/JB/14/01

UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S FUND (UNICEF)

Wishes to invite you to submit a proposal for

Long term agreement with organization that develops content for Radio and broadcasts on 31 radio stations across the country

SEALED Proposals should be sent to:

UNICEF Supply/Logistics OfficeRequest For Proposal: LRFP/JB/14/01Address: UNICEF, Juba Office, South Sudan, Toto Chan Compound, Juba.

IMPORTANT – ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

The reference RFP/JB/14/01 must be shown on the envelope containing the Technical Proposal and on the envelope containing the Price Proposal, as well as on the outer packaging containing both envelopes.

The bid form must be used when replying to this request for proposal.

The Proposals MUST be received by latest 12:00 noon on 03/02/2014 at UNICEF, South Sudan, Juba Office and will be publicly opened the same day at 12:00 noon at the same address.

Proposals received after the stipulated date and time will be invalidated.

It is important that you read all of the provisions of the request for proposal, to ensure that you understand UNICEF’s requirements and can submit a proposal in compliance with them. Note that failure to provide compliant proposals may result in invalidation of your proposal.

BID FORM

THIS PAGE/BID FORM must be completed, signed and returned to UNICEF. BID must be made in accordance with the instructions contained in this Request for Proposal.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACTAny Contract or Purchase Order resulting from this INVITATION shall contain UNICEF General Terms and Conditions and any other Specific Terms and Conditions detailed in this INVITATION.

INFORMATIONAny request for information regarding this INVITATION must be forwarded by fax or email to the attention of Anu Puri (apuri@unicef.org), with specific reference to the Invitation Number.

The Undersigned, having read the Terms and Conditions of RFP/JB/14/01 set out in the attached document, hereby offers to supply the services specified in the schedule at the price or prices quoted, in accordance with any specifications stated and subject to the Terms and Conditions set out or specified in the document.

Signature: _____________________________________
Date: _____________________________________
Name & Title: _____________________________________
Company: _____________________________________
Postal Address: _____________________________________
Tel. No.: _____________________________________
E-mail: _____________________________________
Validity of Offer: _____________________________________
Currency of Offer: _____________________________________
Delivery date offered _____________________________________

Please indicate after having read UNICEF Payment Terms which of the following Payment Terms are offered by you:

10 Days, 3.0%______ 15 Day, 2.5%_______ 20 Days, 2.0%_________ 30 Days, Net________
Other Trade Discounts: ______________________

 1.0 PROCEDURES AND RULES 

1.1 ORGANISATIONAL BACKGROUND

UNICEF is the agency of the United Nations mandated 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. Guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child UNICEF strives to establish children’s rights as international standards of behaviour towards children. UNICEF’s role is to mobilise political will and material resources to help countries ensure a “first call for children". UNICEF is committed to ensuring special protection for the most disadvantaged children.

UNICEF carries out its work through it headquarters in New York, 8 regional offices and 125 country offices world-wide. UNICEF also has a research centre in Florence, a supply operation based in Copenhagen and offices in Tokyo and Brussels. UNICEF’s 37 committees raise funds and spread awareness about the organisations mission and work.

1.2 PURPOSE OF THE RFP

The purpose of this RFP is to invite proposals for:

Long term agreement with organization that develops content for Radio and broadcasts on 31 radio stations across the country

1.3 FORECAST SCHEDULE

The schedule of the contractual process is as follows: a) Closing date and time for submission of full proposal: 12:00 noon 03/02/2014b) Award Notice: N/Ac) Signature of contract: N/A

1.4 RFP CHANGE POLICY

All requests for formal clarification or queries on this RFP must be submitted in writing to Anu Puri via e-mail at [apuri@unicef.org]. Please make sure that the e-mail mentions the RFP reference number.

Only written inquiries will be entertained. Please be informed that if the question is of common interest, the answer will be shared with all potential RFP bidders.

Erasures or other corrections in the proposal must be explained and the signature of the applicant shown alongside. All changes to a proposal must be received prior to the closing time and date. It must be clearly indicated that it is a modification and supersedes the earlier proposal, or state the changes from the original proposal. Proposals may be withdrawn on written request received from bidders prior to the opening time and date. Bidders are expected to examine all instructions pertaining to the work. Failure to do so will be at bidder’s own risk and disadvantage.

1.5 RFP RESPONSE FORMAT

Full proposals should be submitted in ENGLISH and must be received not later 03/02//2014 at 12:00 noon in three (03) original copies, duly signed and dated. Bidders must submit a sealed proposal, with two separate sealed envelopes inside for a) the Technical Proposal and b) the Price Proposal.

Sealed proposals must be securely closed in suitable envelopes and dispatched to arrive at the UNICEF office indicated no later than the closing time and date. They must be clearly marked as follows:• Outer envelope: Name of companyRFP numberUNICEF South Sudan, Juba Office

Address: Totto Chan Compound, Juba.• Inner envelope – technical proposal: Name of company, RFP number - technical proposal• Inner envelope - price proposal: Name of company, RFP number - price proposal

Proposals received in any other manner will be invalidated.

Sealed proposals received prior to the stated closing time and date will be kept unopened. The responsible officers will open technical proposals [publicly] when the specified time has arrived and no proposal received thereafter will be considered. UNICEF will accept no responsibility for the premature opening of a proposal not properly addressed or identified. Any delays encountered in the mail delivery will be at the risk of the bidder.

Offers delivered at a different address or in a different form than prescribed in this RFP, or which do not respect the required confidentiality, or received after the designated time and date, will be rejected.

All references to descriptive materials should be included in the appropriate response paragraph, though the material/documents themselves may be provided as annexes to the proposal/response.

The bidder must also provide sufficient information in the proposal to address each area of the Proposal Evaluation contained in 1.10 to allow the evaluation team to make a fair assessment of the candidates and their proposal.

1.6 BIDDER RESPONSE

1.6.1 Formal submission requirementsThe formal submission requirements as outlined in this Request for Proposal must be followed, e.g. regarding form and timing of submission, marking of the envelopes, no price information in the technical proposal, etc.

1.6.2 Bid FormThe completed and signed bid form must be submitted together with the proposal.1.6.3 Mandatory criteriaAll mandatory (i.e. must/have to/shall/should) criteria mentioned throughout this Request for Proposal have to be addressed and met in your proposal.

1.6.4 Technical ProposalThe technical proposal should address all aspects and criteria outlined in this Request for Proposal, especially in its statement of work, terms of reference and paragraph 1.10 of this Request for Proposal. However, all these requirements represent a wish list from UNICEF. The bidders are free to suggest/ propose any other solution. UNICEF welcomes new ideas and innovative approaches.

No price information should be contained in the technical proposal.

Below are the criteria of evaluation:

a. Technical evaluation:

Technical Criteria Technical Sub-criteria Maximum PointsOverall Response Completeness of responseOverall concord between RFP requirements and proposal 0505Maximum Points 10Company and Key personnel Site example of similar previous projects company profileList of client with similar assignment and references 1010Maximum Points 20Proposed Methodology and Approach Proposed methodology and proposed creative approachWork plan, monitoring, risk and quality assurance processTeam for the project key personnel: relevant experience and qualification1. Submit a sample radio spot and jingles2. Submit a sample radio plan-Nationwide polio campaign to be launch on 1-4 February, 2014, targeting mothers/caregivers of 0-5 years old children3. Name and CV of the team members

1020

10Maximum Points 40Total Maximum 70

Proposal scoring below 45 points will be disqualified

Technical Proposal

The reference RFP/JB/14/01 must be shown on the envelope containing the Technical Proposal detailing all the specifications and scope of work.

Price Proposal

The Price Proposal detailing all the rates and the total amount involved to execute the work should be sealed in a separate envelope.

b. Financial evaluation:

The maximum score assigned to the price proposal (e.g. 30 in our example) is allocated to the lowest priced proposal. All other price proposals receive scores in inverse proportion according to the following formula: Score for price proposal X = (Maximum score for price proposal (e.g. 30) * Price of lowest priced proposal)/Price of proposal X

1.6.5 Price ProposalThe price proposal should be as per but not limited to paragraph 1.10 of this Request for Proposal.

1.6.6 Checklist for submission of proposals

? Bid form filled in and signed

? Envelope for technical proposalo Technical proposalo Technical proposal does not contain priceso Envelope is sealedo Envelope is marked as follows:Name of company, RFP number - technical proposal

? Envelope for price proposal o Price proposalo Envelope is sealedo Envelope is marked as follows:Name of company, RFP number - price proposal

? 1 outer enveloped o Containing ? bid form, ? envelope for technical proposal, and ? envelope for price proposalo Envelope is sealedo Envelope is marked as follows

Name of companyRFP numberUNICEF South SudanAddress: Totto Chan Compound Central Equatoria, Bar El Ghazal Juba 

1.7 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Information, which the bidder considers proprietary, should be clearly marked "proprietary", if any, next to the relevant part of the text, and UNICEF will treat such information accordingly.

1.8 RIGHTS OF UNICEF

UNICEF reserves the right to accept any proposal, in whole or in part; or, to reject any or all proposals. UNICEF reserves the right to invalidate any Proposal received from a Bidder who has previously failed to perform properly or complete contracts on time, or a Proposal received from a Bidder who, in the opinion of UNICEF, is not in a position to perform the contract. UNICEF shall not be held responsible for any cost incurred by the Bidder in preparing the response to this Request for Proposal. The Bidder agrees to be bound by the decision of UNICEF as to whether her/his proposal meets the requirements stated in this Request for Proposal. Specifically, UNICEF reserves the right to:- contact any or all references supplied by the bidder(s);- request additional supporting or supplementary data (from the bidder(s));- arrange interviews with the bidder(s);- reject any or all proposals submitted;- accept any proposals in whole or in part;- negotiate with the contractor(s) who has/have attained the best rating/ranking, i.e. the one(s) providing the overall best value proposal(s);- Contract any number of candidates as required to achieve the overall evaluation objectives.

1.9 PROPOSAL OPENING

Proposals will be publicly opened at 12:00 noon on 03/02/2014 at UNICEF, South Sudan - Juba Office.

1.10 PROPOSAL EVALUATION

After the public opening, each proposal will be assessed first on its technical merits and subsequently on its price. The proposal with the best overall value, composed of technical merit and price, will be recommended for approval. UNICEF will set up an evaluation panel composed of technical UNICEF staff and their conclusions will be forwarded to the internal UNICEF Contracts Review Committee.

The evaluation panel will first evaluate each response for compliance with the requirements of this RFP. Responses deemed not to meet all of the mandatory requirements will be considered non-compliant and rejected at this stage without further consideration. Failure to comply with any of the terms and conditions contained in this RFP, including provision of all required information, may result in a response or proposal being disqualified from further consideration.

UNICEF will award the contract to the contractor’s whose response is of high quality, clear and meets the projects goals. Below is the evaluation criterion:

The price/cost of each of the technically compliant proposals shall be considered only upon evaluation of the above technical criteria.

The bidders should ensure that all pricing information is provided in accordance with the following:The currency of the proposal shall be in SSP. Invoicing will be in the currency of the proposal. The bidder will suggest a payment schedule for the Contract, linked to unambiguous Contract milestones. All prices/rates quoted must be exclusive of all taxes as UNICEF is a tax-exempt organization.

1.11 PROPERTY OF UNICEF

This RFP, along with any responses there to, shall be considered the property of UNICEF and the proposals will not be returned to their originators. In submitting this proposal the bidder will accept the decision of UNICEF as to whether the proposal meets the requirements stated in this RFP.

1.12 VALIDITY

Proposal must be valid for a minimum of ninety (90) days from the date of opening of this RFP and must be signed by all candidates included in the submission. For proposals from institutions, the proposal must also be signed by an authorised representative of the institution. Bidders are requested to indicate the validity period of their proposal in the Proposal Form. UNICEF may also request for an extension of the validity of the proposal.

1.13 CONTRACTUAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The UNICEF Special and General Terms and Conditions are attached and will form part of any contract resulting from this RFP.

1.14 FULL RIGHT TO USE AND SELL

T The bidder warrants that it has not and shall not enter into any agreement or arrangement that restrains or restricts UNICEF or the recipient Governments rights to use, sell, dispose of or, otherwise, deal with any item that may be acquired under any resulting Contract.

1.15 PAYMENT TERMS

Within 30 days upon satisfactory of service rendered and receipt of invoice.

ANNEX I – STATEMENT OF WORK AND TERMS OF REFERENCE

Background and JustificationIn addition to the current security situation that has resulted in tens of thousands of Internally Displaced Persons, South Sudan is grappling with many health related issues which have a direct impact on the lives of children and women.. The Government has planned several initiatives in the coming months to reach vulnerable population with the information on critical life-saving and survival behaviors.

The above mentioned initiatives include several immunization campaigns for 2014, which are listed below for reference as an example. These are likely to be amended and with additional campaigns added as and when required.

• Polio: February, March, November and December (countrywide)• Measles: March (countrywide)• Meningitis A vaccine: October and November (State/region-wise)• Introduction of Pentavalent vaccines: April • Routine Immunization: For the entire year, countrywide

(Immunization is being used as an example to assess the technical capacities of the bidding agencies.)

PurposeUnder the technical guidance of UNICEF, the agency shall develop and implement a media plan for the broadcasting of radio spots to raise knowledge on the campaign dates and importance of behaviors promoted through communication campaigns for Immunization, polio, and on other sectoral interventions.

Specific tasks• Develop and produce ready to air radio spots of one minute duration in English and 8-11 South Sudanese languages

• Make amendments/edits/date changes in the existing radio spots with UNICEF in English and other 8-11 languages

• Develop a media plan along with cost for airing of radio spots, arrange distribution, placement of spots on the radio stations across the country and monitoring of radio spots.

Expected Deliverables for each campaign• New spots of 60 seconds in English and in other 8-11 languages in ready to air format on CDs on respective assigned campaigns. The messages have to be pre-tested before broadcasting. UNICEF will support pre-testing of messages/scripts.• A detailed media plan for each campaign. Radio spots will be aired, starting 3 days prior to the campaign and will go on till the end of the campaign. So the radio spots will be aired for total 7 days each campaign. • Monitoring report of radio spots aired.

Expected background and Experience• A media agency with the knowledge and access to the latest information on the media environment with demonstrated experience in developing and executing media plans with monitoring system and MIS, including systems for data collection, analysis and feedback.• Proven technical capacity and abilities to meet deadlines.• Agency team able to dedicate to the UNICEF Project• Team should have fluency in spoken and written English; knowledge local languages (Arabic, Dinka, Nuer, Zande, Bari, Acholi, Shilluk, Murli, and others) is desirable• Experience in working with UNICEF and other UN agencies is an advantage• Demonstrated experience in assignments relating to management of behavior change communication• A qualified multi-disciplinary team with relevant experience in development sector and management of communication

Other expected background and Experience• Proven capacity to deliver in the area of need as per the terms of reference.• Relevant experience with similar projects in South Sudan, where local actors are used.• Ability to meet tight deadlines and competing priorities.• Ability to assimilate and communicate complex audio messages in an engaging and child friendly manner• Awareness and/or experience with UNICEF’s humanitarian principles.• Awareness and/or experience with UNICEF’s activities in South Sudan• In-house ability or access to translation facilities in at least 8-11 major South Sudanese languages.

Time frame February-December 2014

ReportingAnu Puri, C4D Specialist, Strategic Communication Section

General Conditions• The contractor is expected to be equipped with the appropriate production tools.• The contractor will work from their own office and will make arrangements for transportation of the approved product to UNICEF office.• The contractor should provide his/her own materials i.e computer, office supplies etc• All completed products are the property of UNICEF and cannot be used or replicated without written consent of UNICEF.• All radio spots will end with a message provided in advanced by UNICEF, for example: “Issued in the public interest by the Ministry of Health and produced with assistance from UNICEF South Sudan”.

Payment• 10% on the approval of the script and materials• 90% on delivery of the balance of materials, submission of the invoice against approved services provided.

Policies both parties should be aware of:• No job should be commenced unless the Purchase order is signed by both UNICEF and the Contractor• The contractor is not entitled to payments of overtime. All remuneration must be within the Purchase order.• The contractor will not have supervisory responsibilities or authority on UNICEF budget• All appropriate and formal approvals must be received from UNICEF before any materials are finally submitted by the contractor• Payment for the job completed will be done only after the job is fully certified that it is satisfactory.

ANNEX II - UNICEF SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. UNETHICAL BEHAVIOUR

UNICEF strictly enforces a policy of zero tolerance concerning unethical, unprofessional or fraudulent acts of UNICEF bidders. Accordingly, any registered bidder that is found to have undertaken unethical, unprofessional or fraudulent activities will be suspended or forbidden from continuing business relations with UNICEF.

1. CORRUPT AND FRAUDULENT PRACTICESUNICEF requires that all bidders associated with this Invitation to Bid/Request for Proposal observe the highest standard of ethics during procurement and execution of the work. In pursuance of this policy UNICEF

(a) Defines for the purpose of this provision the terms set forth as follows:

(i) corrupt practice means the offering, giving, receiving or soliciting of anything of value to influence the action of a public official in the procurement process or in the execution of a contract, and

(ii) fraudulent practice means a misrepresentation of facts in order to influence a procurement process or the execution of a contract to the detriment of the client, and includes collusive practice among bidders (prior to or after bid submission) designed to establish bid prices at artificial non-competitive levels and to deprive the client of the benefits of free and open competition;

(b) Will reject a proposal for award if it determines that the selected supplier/contractor have engaged in any corrupt or fraudulent practices in competing for the contract in question;

(c) Will declare a bidder ineligible, either indefinitely or for a stated period of time, to be awarded a UNICEF-financed contract if at any time it determines that it has engaged in any corrupt or fraudulent practices in competing for, or in executing a UNICEF-financed contract.

1. GUIDELINES ON GIFTS AND HOSPITALITYBidders shall not offer gifts or hospitality to UNICEF staff members. Recreational trips to sporting or cultural events, theme parks or offers of holidays, transportation, or invitations to extravagant lunches or dinners are also prohibited.

2. LATE DELIVERY Without limiting any other rights or obligations of the parties hereunder, if the contractor will be unable to deliver the services by the delivery date stipulated in the Contract, the contractor shall (i) immediately consult with UNICEF to determine the most expeditious means for delivering the services and (ii) use an expedited means of delivery, at the contractor's cost, if reasonably so requested by UNICEF.

3. RIGHTS OF UNICEFIn case of failure by the contractor to perform under the terms and conditions of this Contract, UNICEF may, after giving the contractor reasonable notice to perform and without prejudice to any other rights or remedies, exercise one or more of the following rights:

(a) Procure all or part of the services from other sources, in which event UNICEF may hold the contractor responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby. In exercising such rights UNICEF shall mitigate its damages in good faith;

(b) refuse to accept delivery of all or part of the services;

(c) terminate the Contract without any liability for termination charges or any other liability of any kind of UNICEF;

(d) for late delivery of services or for services which do not meet UNICEF’s terms of reference/statement of work and are therefore rejected by UNICEF, claim liquidated damages from the contractor and deducts 0.5% of the value of the services pursuant to a Contract per additional day of delay, up to a maximum of 10% of the value of the Contract. The payment or deduction of such liquidated damages shall not relieve the contractor from any of its other obligations or liabilities pursuant to this Contract. ANNEX III - UNICEF GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR INSTITUTIONAL/ CORPORATE CONTRACTS

1. ACKNOWLEDGMENT COPY

Signing and returning the acknowledgment copy of a contract issued by UNICEF or beginning work under that contract shall constitute acceptance of a binding agreement between UNICEF and the contractor.

1. DELIVERY DATE

Delivery Date to be understood as the time the contract work is completed at the location indicated under Delivery Terms.

1. PAYMENT TERMS

(a) UNICEF shall, unless otherwise specified in the contract, make payment within 30 days of receipt of the contractor's invoice which is issued only upon UNICEF’s acceptance of the work specified in the contract.

(b) Payment against the invoice referred to above will reflect any discount shown under the payment terms provided payment is made within the period shown in the payment terms of the contract.

(c) The prices shown in the contract cannot be increased except by express written agreement by UNICEF.

1. LIMITATION OF EXPENDITURE

No increase in the total liability to UNICEF or in the price of the work resulting from design changes, modifications, or interpretations of the statement of work will be authorized or paid to the contractor unless such changes have been approved by the contracting authority through an amendment to this contract prior to incorporation in the work.

1. TAX EXEMPTION

Section 7 of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations provides, inter alia, that the UN, including its subsidiary organs, is exempt from all direct taxes and is exempt from customs duties in respect of articles imported or exported for its official use. Accordingly, the contractor authorizes UNICEF to deduct from the contractor's invoice any amount representing such taxes or duties charged by the contractor to UNICEF. Payment of such corrected invoice amount shall constitute full payment by UNICEF. In the event any taxing authority refuses to recognize the UN exemption from such taxes, the contractor shall immediately consult with UNICEF to determine a mutually acceptable procedure.Accordingly, the contractor authorizes UNICEF to deduct from the contractor’s invoice any amount representing such taxes, duties, or charges, unless the contractor has consulted with UNICEF before the payment thereof and UNICEF has, in each instance, specifically authorized the contractor to pay such taxes, duties or charges under protest. In that event, the contractor shall provide UNICEF with written evidence that payment of such taxes, duties or charges has been made and appropriately authorized.

1. LEGAL STATUS.

The contractor shall be considered as having the legal status of an independent contractor vis-à-vis UNICEF. The contractor’s personnel and sub-contractors shall not be considered in any respect as being the employees or agents of UNICEF.

1. CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR EMPLOYEES

The contractor shall be responsible for the professional and technical competence of its employees and will select, for work under this Contract, reliable individuals who will perform effectively in the implementation of the Contract, respect the local customs and conform to a high standard of moral and ethical conduct.

1. INDEMNIFICATION

The contractor shall indemnify, hold and save harmless and defend, at its own expense, UNICEF, its officials, agents, servants and employees, from and against all suits, claims, demands and liability of any nature or kind, including their costs and expenses, arising out of the acts or omissions of the contractor or its employees or sub-contractors in the performance of this Contract. This provision shall extend, inter alia, to claims and liability in the nature of workmen’s compensation, product liability and liability arising out of the use of patented inventions or devices, copyrighted material or other intellectual property by the contractor, its employees, officers, agents, servants or sub-contractors. The obligations under this Article do not lapse upon termination of this Contract.

1. INSURANCE AND LIABILITIES TO THIRD PARTIES

(a) The contractor shall provide and thereafter maintain insurance against all risks in respect of its property and any equipment used for the execution of this Contract.

(b) The contractor shall provide and thereafter maintain all appropriate workmen’s compensation and liability insurance, or its equivalent, with respect to its employees to cover claims for death, bodily injury or damage to property arising from the execution of this Contract. The contractor represents that the liability insurance includes sub-contractors.

(c) The contractor shall also provide and thereafter maintain liability insurance in an adequate amount to cover third party claims for death or bodily injury, or loss of or damage to property, arising from or in connection with the provision of work under this Contract or the operation of any vehicles, boats, airplanes or other equipment owned or leased by the contractor or its agents, servants, employees or sub-contractors performing work or services in connection with this Contract.

(d) Except for the workmen’s compensation insurance, the insurance policies under this Article shall:

(i) Name UNICEF as additional insured;

(ii) Include a waiver of subrogation of the contractor’s rights to the insurance carrier against UNICEF;

(iii) Provide that UNICEF shall receive thirty (30) days written notice from the insurers prior to any cancellation or change of coverage.

(e) The contractor shall, upon request, provide UNICEF with satisfactory evidence of the insurance required under this Article.

1. SOURCE OF INSTRUCTIONS

The contractor shall neither seek nor accept instructions from any authority external to UNICEF in connection with the performance of its services under this Contract. The contractor shall refrain from any action which may adversely affect UNICEF or the United Nations and shall fulfill its commitments with the fullest regard to the interests of UNICEF.

1. ENCUMBRANCES/LIENS

The contractor shall not cause or permit any lien, attachment or other encumbrance by any person to be placed on file or to remain on file in any public office or on file with UNICEF against any monies due or to become due for any work done or materials furnished under this Contract, or by reason of any other claim or demand against the contractor.

1. TITLE TO EQUIPMENT

Title to any equipment and supplies which may be furnished by UNICEF shall rest with UNICEF and any such equipment shall be returned to UNICEF at the conclusion of this Contract or when no longer needed by the contractor. Such equipment when returned to UNICEF shall be in the same condition as when delivered to the contractor, subject to normal wear and tear.

1. COPYRIGHT, PATENTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS

UNICEF shall be entitled to all intellectual property and other proprietary rights including but not limited to patents, copyrights and trademarks, with regard to documents and other materials which bear a direct relation to or are prepared or collected in consequence or in the course of the execution of this contract. At UNICEF's request, the contractor shall take all necessary steps, execute all necessary documents and generally assist in securing such proprietary rights and transferring them to the UNICEF in compliance with the requirements of the applicable law.

1. CONFIDENTIAL NATURE OF DOCUMENTS

(a) All maps, drawings, photographs, mosaics, plans, reports, recommendations, estimates, documents and all other data compiled by or received by the contractor under this Contract shall be the property of UNICEF, shall be treated as confidential and shall be delivered only to the UN authorized officials on completion of work under this Contract.

(b) The contractor may not communicate any time to any other person, Government or authority external to UNICEF, any information known to it by reason of its association with UNICEF which has not been made public except with the authorization of the UNICEF; nor shall the contractor at any time use such information to private advantage. These obligations do not lapse upon termination of this Contract with UNICEF.

1. FORCE MAJEURE; OTHER CHANGES IN CONDITIONS

(a) In the event of and as soon as possible after the occurrence of any cause constituting force majeure, the contractor shall give notice and full particulars in writing to UNICEF of such occurrence or change if the contractor is thereby rendered unable, wholly or in part, to perform its obligations and meet its responsibilities under this Contract. The contractor shall also notify UNICEF of any other changes in conditions or the occurrence of any event which interferes or threatens to interfere with its performance of the Contract. On receipt of the notice required under this Article, UNICEF shall take such action as, in its sole discretion; it considers to be appropriate or necessary in the circumstances, including the granting to the contractor of a reasonable extension of time in which to perform its obligations under the Contract.

(b) If the contractor is rendered permanently unable, wholly, or in part, by reason of force majeure to perform its obligations and meet its responsibilities under this Contract, UNICEF shall have the right to suspend or terminate this Contract on the same terms and conditions as are provided for in Article 14, “Termination”, except that the period of notice shall be seven (7) days instead of thirty (30) days.

(c) Force majeure as used in this Article means acts of God, war (whether declared or not), invasion, revolution, insurrection or other acts of a similar nature or force.

1. TERMINATION

If the contractor fails to deliver any or all of the deliverables within the time period(s) specified in the contract, or fails to perform any of the terms, conditions, or obligations of the contract, or should the contractor be adjudged bankrupt, or be liquidated or become insolvent, or should the contractor make an assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or should a Receiver be appointed on account of the insolvency of the contractor, UNICEF may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy it may have under the terms of these conditions, terminate the Contract, forthwith, in whole or in part, upon thirty (30) days’ notice to the contractor.

UNICEF reserves the right to terminate without cause this Contract at any time upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the contractor, in which case UNICEF shall reimburse the contractor for all reasonable costs incurred by the contractor prior to receipt of the notice of termination.

In the event of any termination no payment shall be due from UNICEF to the contractor except for work and services satisfactorily performed in conformity with the express terms of this contract.

Upon the giving of such notice, the contractor shall have no claim for any further payment, but shall remain liable to UNICEF for reasonable loss or damage which may be suffered by UNICEF for reason of the default. The contractor shall not be liable for any loss or damage if the failure to perform the contract arises out of force majeure.

Upon termination of the contract, UNICEF may require the contractor to deliver any finished work which has not been delivered and accepted, prior to such termination and any materials or work-in-process related specifically to this contract. Subject to the deduction of any claim UNICEF may have arising out of this contract or termination, UNICEF will pay the value of all such finished work delivered and accepted by UNICEF.

The initiation of arbitral proceedings in accordance with Article 22 “Settlement of Disputes” below shall not be deemed a termination of this Contract.

1. SUB-CONTRACTING

In the event the contractor requires the services of subcontractors, the contractor shall obtain the prior written approval and clearance of UNICEF for all sub-contractors. The approval of UNICEF of a sub-contractor shall not relieve the contractor of any of its obligations under this Contract. The terms of any sub-contract shall be subject to and in conformity with the provisions of this Contract.

1. ASSIGNMENT AND INSOLVENCY

2. The contractor shall not, except after obtaining the written consent of UNICEF, assign, transfer, pledge or make other dispositions of the Contract, or any part thereof, of the contractor's rights or obligations under the Contract.

3. Should the contractor become insolvent or should control of the contractor change by virtue of insolvency, UNICEF may, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies, terminate the Contract by giving the contractor written notice of termination.

4. USE OF UNITED NATIONS AND UNICEF NAME AND EMBLEM

The contractor shall not use the name, emblem or official seal of the United Nations or UNICEF or any abbreviation of these names for any purpose.

1. OFFICIALS NOT TO BENEFIT

The contractor warrants that no official of UNICEF or the United Nations has received or will be offered by the contractor any direct or indirect benefit arising from this Contract or the award thereof. The contractor agrees that breach of this provision is a breach of an essential term of the Contract.

1. PROHIBITION ON ADVERTISING

The contractor shall not advertise or otherwise make public that the Contractor is furnishing goods or services to UNICEF without specific permission of UNICEF.

1. SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES

Amicable Settlement

The Parties shall use their best efforts to settle amicably any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of, or relating to this Contract or the breach, termination or invalidity thereof. Where the parties wish to seek such an amicable settlement through conciliation, the conciliation shall take place in accordance with the UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules then obtaining, or according to such other procedure as may be agreed between the parties.

Arbitration

Any dispute, controversy or claim between the Parties arising out of this Contract or the breach, termination or invalidity thereof, unless settled amicably under the preceding paragraph of this Article within sixty (60) days after receipt by one Party or the other Party’s request for such amicable settlement, shall be referred by either Party to arbitration in accordance with the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules then obtaining. The arbitral tribunal shall have no authority to award punitive damages. In addition, the arbitral tribunal shall have no authority to award interest in excess of six percent (6%) and any such interest shall be simple interest only. The Parties shall be bound by any arbitration award rendered as a result of such arbitration as the final adjudication of any such controversy, claim or dispute.

1. PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES

The privileges and immunities of the UN, including its subsidiary organs, are not waived.

1. CHILD LABOR

UNICEF fully subscribes to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and draws the attention of potential suppliers to Article 32 of the Convention which inter alia requires that a child shall be protected from performing any work that is likely to be hazardous or to interfere with the child's education, or to be harmful to the child's health or physical, mental, spiritual, moral or social development.

1. ANTI-PERSONNEL MINES

UNICEF supports an international ban on the manufacture of anti-personnel mines. Anti-personnel mines have killed and maimed thousands of people, of whom a large proportion is children and women. Anti-personnel mines present a serious obstacle to the return of populations displaced from their residences by fighting around their villages and homes. UNICEF has, therefore, decided not to purchase products from companies that sell or manufacture anti-personnel mines or their components.

1. AUTHORITY TO MODIFY

No modification or change in this Contract, no waiver of any of its provisions or any additional contractual relationship of any kind with the contractor shall be valid and enforceable against UNICEF unless provided by an amendment to this Contract signed by the authorized official of UNICEF.

1. REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL

UNICEF reserves the right to request the contractor to replace the assigned personnel if they are not performing to a level that UNICEF considers satisfactory. After written notification, the contractor will provide curriculum vitae of appropriate candidates within three (3) working days for UNICEF review and approval. The contractor must replace the unsatisfactory personnel within seven (7) working days of UNICEF’s selection.

If one or more key personnel become unavailable, for any reason, for work under the contract, the contractor shall (i) notify the project authority at least fourteen (14) days in advance, and (ii) obtain the project authority’s approval prior to making any substitution of key personnel. Key personnel are designated as follows:

(a) Personnel identified in the proposal as key individuals (as a minimum, partners, managers, senior auditors) to be assigned for participation in the performance of the contract.

(b) Personnel whose resumes were submitted with the proposal; and

(c) Individuals who are designated as key personnel by agreement of the contractor and UNICEF during negotiations.

In notifying the project authority, the contractor shall provide an explanation of circumstances necessitating the proposed replacement(s) and submit justification and qualification of replacement personnel in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the impact on the engagement.

Acceptance of a replacement person by the project authority shall not relieve the contractor from responsibility for failure to meet the requirements of the contract.

How to apply:

Sealed proposals must be securely closed in suitable envelopes and dispatched to arrive at the UNICEF office indicated no later than the closing time and date. They must be clearly marked as follows:• Outer envelope: Name of companyRFP numberUNICEF South Sudan, Juba Office

Address: Totto Chan Compound, Juba.• Inner envelope – technical proposal: Name of company, RFP number - technical proposal• Inner envelope - price proposal: Name of company, RFP number - price proposal

Proposals received in any other manner will be invalidated.

Sealed proposals received prior to the stated closing time and date will be kept unopened. The responsible officers will open technical proposals [publicly] when the specified time has arrived and no proposal received thereafter will be considered. UNICEF will accept no responsibility for the premature opening of a proposal not properly addressed or identified. Any delays encountered in the mail delivery will be at the risk of the bidder.

Offers delivered at a different address or in a different form than prescribed in this RFP, or which do not respect the required confidentiality, or received after the designated time and date, will be rejected.

All references to descriptive materials should be included in the appropriate response paragraph, though the material/documents themselves may be provided as annexes to the proposal/response.

The bidder must also provide sufficient information in the proposal to address each area of the Proposal Evaluation contained in 1.10 to allow the evaluation team to make a fair assessment of the candidates and their proposal.