NGO JOBS

Organization: Oxfam GB
Country: Tajikistan
Closing date: 05 May 2014

The objective of the project is to enable rural people to increase their productive assets in ways that improve natural resource management and resilience to climate change in selected vulnerable sites. Its focus is on Rural Production and Land Resource Management Investments.

It is part of the Environmental Land Management and Rural Livelihoods Project, funded under the Pilot Programme for Climate Resilience and the Global Environmental Facility and implemented by the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP), through an Implementation Group (IG) with support from the World Bank.

For a 30-month project in Khatlon, southern Tajikistan, Oxfam is looking for a Specialist on Environment to work on capacity building of local communities and stakeholders, and development and monitoring of rural livelihoods sub-projects, applying participatory approaches.

Required qualifications:

• Relevant educational background in environmental issues.
• Extensive experience in rural livelihoods and environmental assessments, land use management and climate change adaptation issues.
• Experience in participatory approaches.
• English, Tajik, Russian languages.

Project’s Terms of Reference available upon request.

Due to the tender submission date there will be a shortened period for applications - closing date for

applications will be Monday 5th May, 2014.'

Please feel free to email us if you have any questions at:mecisjobs@oxfam.org.uk

About the MECIS Region

The Middle East and Commonwealth of Independent States (MECIS) region implements and manages programmes in Yemen, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Russia, Tajikistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.

Programmes within the MECIS region reflect Oxfam’s approach to work across the globe. We support self-reliance, not dependency, and to complement our work on the ground we strive to secure lasting change through our campaigning.

We also put women at the heart of all we do. The majority of people living in poverty are women and girls, and so this focus helps us to achieve our mission to overcome poverty and suffering.

Useful Information

Contract Length: 30 months

How to apply:

All applications will be received online at: http://bit.ly/1m5cUGm

Organization: NORLHA
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 15 Oct 2013

Reference code: 3.0.8.250613 - Programme Manager Environment

Norlha, an apolitical, non-religious NGO based in Lausanne, Switzerland, aims to spur sustainable development and reduce poverty in the Himalayas through carefully crafted and locally run projects in the sectors of Health, Agriculture, Environment and Education. The organization actively supports impoverished communities with the long-term goal of achieving economic self-sufficiency and the preservation of their dignity.

In order to strengthen the support to its field operations provided at the headquarters Norlha is looking for a: Programme Manager Environment

Volunteer position or internship, full- time or part- time (30% min)

Job Description:

• Recruit collaborators (programme officers) for Norlha office in Lausanne
• Guide and monitor programme officers in project management activities and coordinate their work at programme level
• Ensure cooperation with other related programmes (for inter-sectorial projects) and departments within Norlha (fundraising, communication, administration)
• Develop new projects in line with Norlha's strategic plan, together with superiors and field partners; take the lead in preparing project proposals and identifying potential donors
• Monitor and coordinate financial planning and expenses of projects
• Foster effective partnerships with local and international organisations for project implementation

Candidate Profile:

• Enthusiasm to be responsible for a team of volunteers and preferably having some experience in this field
• Experience in managing development projects (e.g.: project identification, proposal writing, financial management, monitoring and evaluation)
• Willingness to train or guide programme officers, and to bring your professional experience (preferable in an environment-related field of work) to the organisation
• Fluency and writing skills in English (working language), French an advantage
• Good computer and research skills
• Motivation to invest oneself fully in this opportunity
• Dynamism, autonomy, drafting qualities, analytical and synthetic capacities
• Excellent inter personal skills

Norlha offers:

• A rich experience of volunteer work
• Collaboration in a dynamic team
• Opportunity to help poverty-stricken populations

Details of assignment:

• Duration: 9 months min.
• Expected start of assignment: August
• Working time: 30% min. with flexible working hours
• Working mainly home-based with occasional meetings at Norlha office in Lausanne.

NB: This part-time, long-term volunteer position or internship is not paid.

We give preference to those candidates living within reasonable travel distance (2 hours) from Lausanne.

We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

How to apply:

Please apply by sending your cover letter and CV to rh@norlha.org until 15 October 2013.

Organization: Pact
Country: Thailand
Closing date: 08 Nov 2013

Rapid Start Up Team Leader, Mekong Partnership for the Environment Project (MPE)

City ; Bangkok

Description

Pact is seeking a Rapid Start Up Team Leader for the upcoming USAID-funded Mekong Partnership for the Environment (MPE) project in Asia. This position is contingent upon award. The position will be responsible for technical leadership and administrative oversight of the project start up and serve as the principal institutional liaison to USAID and other project stakeholders. The purpose of MPE Project is to advance informed multi-stakeholder dialogues in Lower Mekong Initiative partner counties on the anticipated social and environmental costs and benefits of regional development project. (Availability for regional travel required with this position.)

RESPONSIBILITIES:• Lead Pact’s Rapid Start Up Team (RST), consisting of key personnel and senior staff, consultants, and representatives from Pact’s home office and regional technical experts and staff for management, grants and contracts, program delivery, and M&E• Provide overall management and direction of project start up activities, providing feedback and support to project staff in its day-to-day operations• Quickly introduce the project and establish foundations for strong, working relationships with stakeholders including national governments, regional bodies, relevant networks and civil society, and other major stakeholders in the region• Develop communication materials and protocols for the project• Responsible for finalizing agreements with project’s strategic and technical assistance partners and incorporating their inputs into work planning within 60 days of award• Organize with USAID the post-award debriefing• Ensure efficient recruitment the remaining project staff, set up of office, and roll out of related management and administration systems• Responsible for all major start-up activities including detailed Year 1 Work plan and Performance Management (M&E) Plan in coordination with the RDMA office and partners within 60 days of award; lead the first strategic and activity planning session• Develop the procurement manual with the Grants Manager and start-up grants team within 60 days of award. • Lead development of various project specific plans including the Project Coordination, Sustainability and Communications, and Private Sector plans as well as the Gender and Social Inclusion and Conflict Mitigation Strategies within 90 days of award• Ensure high-quality programming through coordination of technical guidance and support that is grounded in the program’s strategic objectives and adheres to expected technical quality and reporting requirements • Ensure cost-effective use of Pact and donor resources; guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results• Provide input into and ensure that all donor and Pact internal reporting requirements on program impact are met and assist implementing partners/grantees in setting up reporting and tracking systems to provide such information in an efficient and timely manner• Ensure effective coordination and communication between the technical team and other organizational departments• Act as Pact liaison to donors, governments, and partners; represent Pact at conferences, agencies, meetings and other fora, including relevant organizational and external Communities of Practice.• Provide regular written/oral program progress updates, as requested• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:• A minimum of ten years of professional experience in leading and managing international development programs or projects of similar scope and scale to the project described in this RFA. • A graduate degree (Master’s Degree or higher preferred) in a similarly related field of study, such as environmental governance, natural resources management, sustainable development, environmental economics, international development, public/business administration, or governance.• Proven exceptional leadership in the design, management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of similar-size international donor support programs with skills in strategic planning, management, supervision, and budgeting, and preferably experience in managing complex, multi-national/regional activities involving coordination with multiple program partner institutions.• Proven ability to communicate, coordinate and effectively work with diverse stakeholders, from government officials to civil society organizations to academics to the private sector.• Proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.• Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the program and to effectively coordinate with a wide range of regional stakeholders.• Strong institutional capacity building skills.• Fluency in English required. Proficiency in a local Asian language preferred.• Knowledge of USAID policies and procedures as related to program management preferred.• Knowledge of the political, social, cultural, environmental, and development context of Asia strongly preferred.

How to apply:

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