NGO JOBS

Organization: International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 May 2014

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Director (PD) will provide day-to-day leadership of a project to implement population-based HIV Impact Assessments in 15-20 countries with generalized or mixed HIV epidemics. The goal of the Project is to strengthen the monitoring of impact and outcomes to more comprehensively inform national responses to HIV.

The position requires a high level of technical, analytical, and managerial abilities, as well as demonstrated experience and sound judgment.

This position is contingent upon project award and funding.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The PD is expected to provide vision, direction, leadership, and management to ensure the strategic, programmatic, technical, and financial integrity of the program. The PD will guide overall program administration, technical implementation, and fiscal management and will be the primary point of contact with the funder in-country, local government counterparts, and partner institutions.

The PD will assume the following responsibilities:

• Work with project staff to ensure effective implementation and coordination of project activities and monitor progress toward the achievement of project goals and objectives
• Harness human, material, and financial resources appropriate for the project
• Oversee the development and tracking of project budgets
• Participate in planning meetings with CDC
• Supervise and manage the central project team, and provide oversight to country teams of highly qualified staff, aligning their efforts with project goals
• Oversee all activities, outputs, and outcomes related to project management and administration, including reporting, financial transactions, execution of project plans, and project performance monitoring and evaluation
• Provide technical leadership in the design, analysis, and synthesis of impact assessments
• Assure the quality of HIV impact assessments
• Assure the sustainability of interventions, particularly in the area of capacity building
• Advise country counterparts on technical issues and participate in relevant technical advisory groups with counterparts and partner institutions
• Troubleshoot to prevent and resolve potential problems and review outputs for quality control
• Represent the project in all matters pertaining to the execution of program-related activities before local governments, CDC, and other partners, including interactions with the most senior level representatives of these institutions
• Cultivate strategic relationships and alliances with the other USG partners and funders, including private sector partnerships
• Serve as the primary advocate for the project with national/international partners
• Present progress, achievements, and lessons learned to key stakeholders, including CDC, the government, and other implementing partners
• Increase the visibility of the project through representation at high-level visits with the CDC

EDUCATION:

• Advanced degree in demography, public health, economics, sociology, or related health, medical, or social science discipline; master’s degree at minimum, doctoral-level degree preferable

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least twelve (12) years of experience in the management of large-scale international health or development projects, with proven capacity in building and managing a diverse team of technical and support staff
• At least ten (10) years of experience in managing or implementing population-based surveys in developing countries (this 10 years of experience can be concurrent with the previous requirement of 12 years of experience in the management of large-scale international health or development projects)
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating the dissemination and use of population-based and/or facility-based data in developing countries
• Demonstrated competence in the analysis of population-based and/or facility-based data preferable
• Demonstrated competence working within CDC or similar regulations and procedures
• Proven experience in establishing working relationships and collaborating with USG, other bilateral and/or multilateral donor agencies, and with host-country governments
• Fluent English oral and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally in English
• Fluency in French preferable

How to apply:

Please send a cover letter and CV by email with a subject title “Impact Assessment – Project Director” to icap-jobs@columbia.edu.

Please do not attach any certificates when submitting on-line. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Organization: International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 May 2014

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Project Director, the Lead Epidemiologist will provide high-level technical direction in the planning and implementation of population-based HIV Impact Assessments in 15-20 countries with generalized or mixed HIV epidemics. The goal of the Project is to strengthen the monitoring of impact and outcomes to more comprehensively inform national responses to HIV.

The position requires a high level of technical, analytical, and managerial abilities, as well as demonstrated experience and sound judgment.

This position is contingent upon project award and funding.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

· Under the guidance of the Project Director, perform a broad and complex range of investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities related to surveillance and the detection of HIV incidence, prevalence, and mortality at the national and sub-national level

· Collect, analyze, and interpret public health-related data, policies, and reports

· Apply principles of evidence-based public health, disease surveillance, medical terminology, and biostatistics to datasets

· Translate data analysis results from large datasets into actionable information and develop comprehensive and population-based approaches to healthcare delivery and health improvement for country beneficiaries

· Work as an experienced team or project member and provide analytical expertise for specific assessments or more complex individual epidemiologic analyses

· Develop and design methods of collecting, analyzing, and disseminating data and apply knowledge of program processes and methods for prevention, intervention, and control of HIV

· Provide technical leadership, direction and support to all country-based project teams implementing the impact assessments

· Serve as the technical link with/liaison to CDC and other collaborating partners to generate work plans, corresponding budgets, training programs, evaluation plans, and content for meetings, workshops and conferences

· Support activities to build local technical capacity in the design and implementation of population-based surveys

· Lead and/or assist the Project Director, CDC staff, and local collaborators in the generation and presentation of project reports, publications and presentations

EDUCATION:

· Requires an advanced degree in public health, with a specialization in epidemiology

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Minimum of eight (8) years of experience working on international public health projects either in the headquarters of an international organization or in resource-limited settings in the field

· Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of programs for population-based impact assessments

· Knowledge of research design, demonstration, and evaluation concepts and methodologies; of statistical concepts and methods and their application to research analysis; of standard and appropriate research sources and texts; and of measurement, testing and evaluation procedures

· Knowledge of computer software programs, including SAS, MS Access, Excel, and Power Point

· Strong knowledge of SAS and MS Access preferred

· Knowledge of current social, economic, and public health issues related to STD and HIV/AIDS

· Ability to analyze issues, draw valid conclusions, and make recommendations; to prepare and present comprehensive statistical and narrative reports; to conduct effective presentations; to interpret departmental policies and procedures, grants, legislation, and regulations relating to research activities; to prepare concise reports; and to supervise the work of others

· Excellent communication, writing and quantitative skills, including the development of measurable objectives, operational plans, and measurable indicators/targets for public health programs and projects

· Proven ability to effectively train and build capacity of local/country partners

· Demonstrated experience establishing, growing and maintaining effective working relationships with donors, implementing partners and other stakeholders

· Fluent English oral and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally in English

· Previous experience in sub-Saharan Africa

How to apply:

Please send a cover letter and CV by email with a subject title “Impact Assessment – Lead Epidemiologist” to icap-jobs@columbia.edu.

Please do not attach any certificates when submitting on-line. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Organization: International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 May 2014

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Project Director, the Survey Statistician will help design and implement complex surveys, leading the sampling design and statistical analysis for population-based HIV Impact Assessments in 15-20 countries with generalized or mixed HIV epidemics. The goal of the project is to strengthen the monitoring of impact and outcomes to more comprehensively inform national responses to HIV.

This position is contingent upon project award and funding.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

· Develop and oversee sampling design and stratification for population-based surveys

· Calculate weights and sampling errors for large and complex population-based surveys

· Define the appropriate sample frame and direct sample size and power calculations for complex sample surveys

· Collaborate on the design and implementation of the sampling and weighting plans for complex survey population-based surveys, and the analysis of survey data

· Direct nonresponse bias analysis and adjustments for missing data, including both unit and item nonresponse

· Develop and apply variance estimation methodology appropriate for complex sample surveys

· Monitor large scale survey operations for quality assurance and efficiency

· Develop descriptions of sampling and weighting plans that are suitable for project reports

· Support activities to build local, including providing mentoring and training in sampling frame construction, sample design, sample size calculations, stratification, sample selection and weighting to local implementing partners

· Prepare descriptions of sampling procedures for project reports

Education:

· PhD in statistics or related field, with a focus on research methods

Experience, Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in statistical research within the field of international public health
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of population-based surveys
• Expertise in survey statistics, as evidenced by supporting publications, presentations, and other accomplishments.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in conducting and coordinating household surveys, data analysis and training professional statisticians
• Excellent communication, writing and quantitative skills including the development of measurable objectives, operational plans and measurable indicators/targets for public health programs and projects
• Ability to interact professionally in English

How to apply:

Please send a cover letter and CV by email with a subject title “Impact Assessment – Survey Statistician” to icap-jobs@columbia.edu.

Please do not attach any certificates when submitting on-line. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Organization: Somaliland Development Fund
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 12 May 2014

Vacancy Announcement

National Short Term Expert – Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of Hargeisa Water Agency and Roads Development Authority SDF Funded Projects

14-01-HWA- RDA-PRO-C-01

Background

The Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) is a 4 - year fund designed to support the Government of Somaliland (GoSL) filling a critical gap supporting projects that are fully aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP). SDF is currently funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), the Danish International Development Agency (*DANIDA) and the Norwegian Government. (Norway). The fund finances implementation of projects proposed and designed by Government of Somaliland line ministries and agencies which are aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP) and the specific ministries strategies. The*management of the SDF Secretariat has been contracted to BMB Mott MacDonald, an international consulting company, which is responsible for both the strategic and day – to – day management of the fund on behalf of the Government of Somaliland and the donors.

The SDF Secretariat engaged short term experts (STE) from November 2013 to February 2014 to assist the RDA and HWA in developing their proposals. The two projects are infrastructure in nature and therefore likely to generate negative environmental and social impacts, which may compromise the anticipated benefits of the project. The SDF therefore seek the services of Somaliland National to assist the Senior STE to conduct Environmental and Social Assessment and develop detailed mitigations plans (including activities) in consultation with the SDF Secretariat and the Project Management Team (PMT).

Required Qualifications/Skills

Qualifications and skills

· Master’s Degree or equivalent in Civil, Environmental, Water Engineering and Social Sciences;

· Demonstrated excellent command of spoken and written English. Fluency in Somali language is mandatory;

· Understanding of Somaliland social dynamics;

· Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills.

General professional experience

· Minimum of 8 years' experience working at a senior level implementing development projects in Somaliland.

· Demonstrated experience with public or non - profit sector clients; and

· Specific work experience in Somaliland is essential.

Specific professional experience

· Demonstrated experience (minimum of 5 years) in conducting environmental and social impact assessments, evaluations in the development sector in Somaliland; and

· In-depth knowledge of environmental social impacts of infrastructure projects (roads and water) specifically in Somaliland

How to apply:

Interested candidates should send their applications (cover letter and CV) to the Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat through e-mail. It should be addressed to jobs@sdf-secretariat.org. Candidates should indicate in their cover letter how they fit the criteria outlined in the advert. All applications must be received by 12 May 2014 by 17:00East African standard Time. Full terms of reference (ToRs) can be requested via email from SDF recruitment consultant atl.vocks@europeansolutions.nl or downloaded from the SDF Website www.somalilanddevelopmentfund.org open opportunities section. Since the SDF recruiting for multiple positions, please include the position you are applying for in the email subject line.

This position can only be fulfilled upon the approval of the underlying project by the Joint Steering Committee. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This position can only be fulfilled upon the approval of the underlying project by the Joint Steering Committee. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This role is open to Somaliland Nationals only

Women candidates are encouraged to apply

Organization: Somaliland Development Fund
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 12 May 2014

Vacancy Announcement

Senior Short Term Expert – Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of Hargeisa Water Agency and Roads Development Authority SDF Funded Projects

14-01-HWA- RDA-PRO-C-02

Background

The Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) is a 4 - year fund designed to support the Government of Somaliland (GoSL) filling a critical gap supporting projects that are fully aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP). SDF is currently funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), the Danish International Development Agency (*DANIDA) and the Norwegian Government. (Norway). The fund finances implementation of projects proposed and designed by Government of Somaliland line ministries and agencies which are aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP) and the specific ministries strategies. The*management of the SDF Secretariat has been contracted to BMB Mott MacDonald, an international consulting company, which is responsible for both the strategic and day – to – day management of the fund on behalf of the Government of Somaliland and the donors.

The SDF Secretariat engaged short term experts (STE) from November 2013 to February 2014 to assist the RDA and HWA in developing their project proposals. The two projects are infrastructure in nature and therefore likely to generate negative environmental and social impacts, which may compromise the anticipated benefits of the project. The SDF therefore seeks the services of Senior Environmental and Social Impact Assessment expert to lead in conducting environmental and social impact assessment and developing detailed mitigations plans (including activities) in consultation with the SDF Secretariat and the Project Management Team (PMT).

Required Qualifications/Skills

Qualifications and skills

· Master’s Degree or equivalent in Civil, Environmental and Water Engineering;

· Demonstrated excellent command of spoken and written English. Fluency in Somali will be an added advantage although not essential.

· Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills.

General professional experience

· Minimum of 12 years' experience working at a senior level implementing development projects in the Horn of Africa. Experience in Somaliland would be an added advantage;

· Demonstrated experience with public or non - profit sector clients; and

· Specific work experience in Somaliland is essential.

Specific professional experience

· Demonstrated experience (minimum of 8 years) in conducting environmental and social impact assessments, evaluations in the public and non - profit sector in Africa; and

· In-depth knowledge of environmental social impacts of infrastructure projects (roads and water) in the Africa. Horn of Africa and Somaliland experience would be an added advantage

How to apply:

Interested candidates should send their applications (cover letter and CV) to the Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat through e-mail. It should be addressed to jobs@sdf-secretariat.org. Candidates should indicate in their cover letter how they fit the criteria outlined in the advert. All applications must be received by 12 May 2014 by 17:00East African standard Time. Full terms of reference (ToRs) can be requested via email from SDF recruitment consultant atl.vocks@europeansolutions.nl or downloaded from the SDF Website www.somalilanddevelopmentfund.org open opportunities section. Since the SDF recruiting for multiple positions, please include the position you are applying for in the email subject line.

This position can only be fulfilled upon the approval of the underlying project by the Joint Steering Committee. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This role is open to Somaliland, regional and international candidates

Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Organization: Somaliland Development Fund
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 13 May 2014

Vacancy Announcement

National Short Term Expert – Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Livestock, Ministry of Environment and Rural Development SDF Funded Projects

14-01-MoA-MoL-MoERD-PRO-C-01

Background

The Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) is a 4 - year fund designed to support the Government of Somaliland (GoSL) filling a critical gap supporting projects that are fully aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP). SDF is currently funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) and the Norwegian Government (Norway). The fund finances implementation of projects proposed and designed by Government of Somaliland line ministries and agencies which are aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP) and the specific ministries strategies. Themanagement of the SDF Secretariat has been contracted to BMB Mott MacDonald, an international consulting company, which is responsible for both the strategic and day – to – day management of the fund on behalf of the Government of Somaliland and the donors.

The SDF Secretariat engaged short term experts (STE) from November 2013 to January 2014 to assist the MoA, MoL and MoERD in developing their proposals. The three projects will have considerable infrastructural community organisation components which have the potential for generating negative environmental and social impacts, which may compromise the anticipated benefits of the projects. The SDF therefore seek the services of Somaliland National to assist the Senior STE to conduct Environmental and Social Assessment and develop detailed mitigations plans (including activities) in consultation with the SDF Secretariat and the Project Management Teams (PMT).

Required Qualifications/Skills

Qualifications and skills

· Master’s Degree or equivalent in Civil engineering, Environmental engineering, Agricultural engineering, Rural Development, and Social Sciences;

· Demonstrated excellent command of spoken and written English. Fluency in Somali language is mandatory;

· Understanding of Somaliland social dynamics;

· Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills.

General professional experience

· Minimum of 8 years' experience working at a senior level implementing development projects in Somaliland.

· Demonstrated experience with public or non - profit sector clients; and

· Specific work experience in Somaliland is essential.

Specific professional experience

· Demonstrated experience (minimum of 5 years) in conducting environmental and social impact assessments, evaluations in the development sector in Somaliland; and

· In-depth knowledge of environmental social impacts of rural infrastructure projects specifically in Somaliland

How to apply:

Interested candidates should send their applications (cover letter and CV) to the Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat through e-mail. It should be addressed to jobs@sdf-secretariat.org. Candidates should indicate in their cover letter how they fit the criteria outlined in the advert. All applications must be received by 13 May 2014 by 17:00East African standard Time. Full terms of reference (ToRs) can be requested via email from SDF recruitment consultant atl.vocks@europeansolutions.nl or downloaded from the SDF Website www.somalilanddevelopmentfund.org open opportunities section. Since the SDF recruiting for multiple positions, please include the position you are applying for in the email subject line.

This position can only be fulfilled upon the approval of the underlying project by the Joint Steering Committee. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This role is open to Somaliland Nationals only

Organization: Somaliland Development Fund
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 13 May 2014

Vacancy Announcement

Senior Short Term Expert – Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Livestock, Ministry of Environment and Rural Development SDF Funded Projects

14-01-MoA-MoL-MoERD-PRO-C-02

Background

The Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) is a 4 - year fund designed to support the Government of Somaliland (GoSL) filling a critical gap supporting projects that are fully aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP). SDF is currently funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) and the Norwegian Government (Norway). The fund finances implementation of projects proposed and designed by Government of Somaliland line ministries and agencies which are aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP) and the specific ministries strategies. Themanagement of the SDF Secretariat has been contracted to BMB Mott MacDonald, an international consulting company, which is responsible for both the strategic and day – to – day management of the fund on behalf of the Government of Somaliland and the donors.

The SDF Secretariat engaged short term experts (STE) from November 2013 to January 2014 to assist the MoA, MoL and MoERD in developing their proposals. The three projects will have considerable infrastructural community organisation components which have the potential for generating negative environmental and social impacts, which may compromise the anticipated benefits of the projects. The SDF therefore seeks the services of Senior Environmental and Social Impact Assessment expert to lead in conducting environmental and social impact assessment and developing detailed mitigations plans (including activities) in consultation with the SDF Secretariat and the Project Management Teams (PMT).

Required Qualifications/Skills

Qualifications and skills

· Master’s Degree or equivalent in Civil, Environmental, Water Engineering, Agriculture or Rural Development;

· Demonstrated excellent command of spoken and written English. Fluency in Somali will be an added advantage although not essential.

· Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills.

General professional experience

· Minimum of 12 years' experience working at a senior level implementing development projects in the Horn of Africa. Experience in Somaliland would be an added advantage;

· Demonstrated experience with public or non - profit sector clients.

Specific professional experience

· Demonstrated experience (minimum of 8 years) in conducting environmental and social impact assessments, evaluations in the public and non - profit sector in Africa; and

· In-depth knowledge of environmental social impacts of livelihood, conservation and or infrastructure projects in Africa. Horn of Africa and Somaliland experience would be an added advantage

How to apply:

Interested candidates should send their applications (cover letter and CV) to the Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat through e-mail. It should be addressed to jobs@sdf-secretariat.org. Candidates should indicate in their cover letter how they fit the criteria outlined in the advert. All applications must be received by 13 May 2014 by 17:00East African standard Time. Full terms of reference (ToRs) can be requested via email from SDF recruitment consultant atl.vocks@europeansolutions.nl or downloaded from the SDF Website www.somalilanddevelopmentfund.org open opportunities section. Since the SDF recruiting for multiple positions, please include the position you are applying for in the email subject line.

This position can only be fulfilled upon the approval of the underlying project by the Joint Steering Committee. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This role is open to Somaliland, regional and international candidates

Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Organization: Asian Development Bank
Country: Bangladesh
Closing date: 14 Aug 2013

The Asian Development Bank - Independent Evaluation Department (IED) is looking for an International Qualitative Impact Evaluation Specialist for Impact Evaluation of ADB-Supported Interventions in Bangladesh's Secondary Education Sector. The consultant will be working with a Senior Evaluation Specialist in IED for 60 input days from September to November 2013 on an intermittent basis.

Objective and Purpose of Assignment:
To carry out a high quality and rigorous assessment of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) contribution to enhancing the quality of (i) teaching, (ii) course curricula, and (iii) student assessment in Bangladesh’s secondary education subsector.

Scope of Work:
An international Qualitative Impact Evaluation Specialist will be recruited to lead a primarily qualitative impact evaluation to rigorously assess the extent to which the quality of (i) teaching; (ii) the curriculum; and (iii) student assessment has changed in Bangladesh’s secondary education sector in recent years, as well as the primary factors responsible for any change that has been evidenced to have taken place. The Consultant will be expected to undertake two data collection missions to Bangladesh.

How to apply:

For all those interested, please send your expression of interest (EOI) to the ADB Consultant Management System (CMS).

The post is advertised at the ADB website, in particular, the Consultant Management System-Consultant Service Recruitment Notice (CMS-CSRN):https://uxdmz06.adb.org/OA_HTML/adb/xxcrs/jsp/ADBCsrnFwd.jsp?sel=109016

The TOR is provided therein.