NGO JOBS

Organization: International Service
Country: Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Closing date: 01 Sep 2014

Speak Spanish? Looking for a life-changing three months in Bolivia? Want to join with other young people from around the world and volunteer as an agent of positive change? Our overseas volunteering scheme ‘International Citizen Service’ (ICS) is for you.

Funded by the Department for International Development, volunteering as an ICS Team Leader gives 23+ year olds from across the UK the opportunity to make a difference to the world’s most marginalised communities, whilst gaining transferable skills and invaluable experience.

You will be paid a local living allowance whilst overseas, and all placements are fully-funded through the Department for International Development so the volunteer incurs no costs.

Team leaders play an important role liaising with their volunteer teams, the local partner organisations, and International Service staff. They lead successive teams of UK volunteers aged 18-25, supporting each team to plan, monitor and report on their project.

We currently have placements available starting in August. Apply as soon as possible.

How to apply:

visit http://www.internationalservice.org.uk/

Organization: International Livestock Research Institute
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 20 Jun 2014

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Senior Economist and Program Leader within its Integrated Sciences Division to lead ILRI’s evolving and expanding portfolio of research in Policy, Trade and Value Chains. The program leader will lead team members with expertise in devising tailored tools and methods for policy monitoring, policy evaluation, and value chains analysis. The research objective of the Policy, Trade and Value chains program is to understand how public policies on one hand and institutions and organizations created by market stakeholders on the other hand, impact on the performance of domestic and international agrifood value chains, with a strong focus on livestock products.

ILRI works to enhance the roles livestock play in pathways out of poverty in developing countries. ILRI is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a global research partnership of 15 centres working with many partners for a food-secure future. ILRI has two main campuses in East Africa and other hubs in East, West and Southern Africa and South, Southeast and East Asia. www.ilri.org.

CGIAR is a global agricultural research partnership for a food-secure future. Its science is carried out by 15 research centres that are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations. www.cgiar.org.

Responsibilities:

· Lead and manage a geographically-dispersed international team of economists, social scientists, and modelers addressing a range of research on livestock policy, trade and value chain development in developing countries;

· Lead the conceptual development of analytical frameworks, methods and tools for the study of livestock product markets, value chains, trade regimes, and regulatory and investment policy environments relevant to livestock development. Such work includes action-oriented piloting of value chain interventions and strategies;

· Build collaborations with relevant institutions and organizations internationally and nationally to conduct and deliver World class research;

· Coordinate the Policy, Trade and Value Chains program with ILRI’s participation in the CGIAR Research Programs (CRPs);

· Policy research and evidence-based advocacy;

· Participate in ILRI management, particularly in achieving co-ordination with other programs and in provision of economics and other social science support to multi-disciplinary initiatives;

· Support development projects led by NGOs and other development partners to ensure use of best practice value chain interventions, and to generate objective evidence from piloting those interventions;

· Conduct and support the communication and promotion of research products and processes;

· Develop proposals to raise resources to support new research addressing the policy, trade and value chain program agenda.

Requirements:

· A passion for the generation of scientific knowledge that advances pro-poor development;

· A Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Agribusiness or other Social Science with application to agriculture or rural development, with a minimum of 8 years of experience post-PhD;

· A proven research record reflecting experience in research design, quantitative and qualitative analytic methods and producing peer-reviewed outputs;

· Experience in managing a multi-disciplinary and multi-national team of researchers and development practitioners, and in the associated human resource and financial management;

· Demonstrated strong experience with analysis of smallholder value chain performance, sector and trade modeling, returns on investment, consumer demand, and access to markets and services;

· Understanding of outcome-oriented research design and implementation with pro-poor and gender orientation, including communication and advocacy strategy development;

· Strong econometric and/or mathematical modeling skills, and the ability to apply them in pro-poor development research;

· Demonstrated ability to deliver multi-disciplinary research outputs and to initiate and manage cross-disciplinary research activities;

· Familiarity with aspects of livestock production and marketing, crop-livestock systems, and rural market institutions and services in developing countries;

· Strong English language skills, both written and spoken (proficiency in other languages is an advantage);

· Willingness and ability to travel frequently, sometimes to rural areas in developing countries.

Post location:The position is based at ILRI’s Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. Extensive travel to other countries and regions will be required.

Position level: The position is Scientist/Research Level 3 dependent on qualifications and experience.

Duration: 3 years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.

Benefits: ILRI offers a competitive international salary and benefits package which includes 15% Pension, Medical insurance, Life insurance and allowances for: Education, Housing, Relocation, Home leave, Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + public holidays.

*Benefits are tax free subject to compliance with tax regulations of country of citizenship.To find out more about ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org

To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/

Suitably qualified women and citizens of developing countries, with experience of working internationally, are particularly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Applications:Applicants should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae: a list of publications and names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience should be included in the curriculum vitae. The position title and reference number: PL/PTVC/04/2014should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter.

All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal: http://ilri.simplicant.com. Screening of applications will start on 1 May 2014 and continue until the position is filled.

Organization: Farm Africa
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 09 May 2014

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Team Leader will be responsible for leading the overall BRACED project implementation, as well as leading a multi-disciplinary and multi-location team comprised of Farm Africa and Mercy Corps staff. He/she will undertaking overall project management, and planning, donor reporting, as well as coordination of inputs from knowledge partners, and other stakeholders. He/she will be responsible for overall M&E, financial management, and management of the BRACED team. He/she will play a major role in extracting learning from the innovative approach of the project, ensuring that there is evidence to back up the claims of the project, and leading on external stakeholder management across all outputs. The Coordinator will be a renowned international expert in drylands resilience, ideally with experience in the Horn of Africa, and will have a solid background in land use management/ environment and/or climate change. He/she should also have significant experience of working within a market system, especially in difficult environments. Experience of explicitly addressing the needs of vulnerable women through markets-based approaches would be an advantage.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Successfully manage the implementation of BRACED Ethiopia on behalf of Farm Africa (the lead organisation).

Project planning & delivery

• In consultation with consortium members review and prepare the project’s annual work plan and budget.
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual work plans for project logistics and activities, identifying and responding to the implications of interdependencies between different sub-project workstream activities.
• Plan for and ensure successful implementation of a sustainable macro exit from the project.
• Ensure that project activities are implemented and outputs achieved as planned and within the agreed budget, striving for Value for Money throughout.
• Prepare quarterly progress reports as per standard Farm Africa procedure.
• Participate in periodic project progress review sessions with the Steering Committee (including Country Directors)
• Proactively identify and monitor any risks to non-delivery and, mitigating actions
• Ensure the timely submission of narrative and financial reports to DFID’s Fund Manager, as well as to the GoE
• Overall financial management and governance of the programme, including ensuring adherence of the project team to procurement, anti-corruption and other FA/MC organisational compliance procedures as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance of the project to the Charities and Societies Agency’s 30:70 directives.
• In liaison with the relevant consortium member leadership, lead on the recruitment of new staff to the project team.
• Provide leadership and motivation to all project staff building values-based team working and individual staff skills relevant to the project.
• Regularly provide both informal and formal coaching and feedback to all project staff
• Hold in-person supervision sessions with all line-managed staff at least once per quarter (to discuss progress against their personal development objectives and work targets) and carry out in-person annual appraisals with all line-managed staff
• Effectively and promptly deal with any poor performance and actively recognise and encourage strong performance

2. Manage the M&E, knowledge and policy/ practice influence components of the project

Monitoring and evaluation of the project’s outcomes and impact

• Develop and oversee implementation of a project monitoring and evaluation process that meets the basic monitoring and outcome reporting requirements of each consortium member and the wider BRACED KM contract holder.
• Ensure the KM of BRACED Ethiopia is consistent with overall DFID guidance on tracking resilience outcomes
• Work closely with KM partners (as yet to be identified) to contribute lessons learned, ensure dissemination and maintain dialogue on key project findings
• Ensure the project’s log-frame and data collection plans are regularly reviewed and refreshed, and the project is collecting the breadth of indicators required at a frequency and timing in line with reporting purposes
• Ensure that the project is regularly (at least quarterly) conducting beneficiary surveys, collecting other data through relevant sources[1], developing case studies and collating photos
• Actively participate in relevant forums to disseminate BRACED experience and evidence, as well as seek and build on potential synergies with a) other DFID programmes, b) other CRGE-focused programme, c) other Farm Africa and Mercy Corps programmes, and lastly d) other private sector development endeavours in Ethiopia.

3. Lead consortium coordination, and external stakeholder management

• Implement consortium governance and decision making structures, acting as the point person for day-to-day consortium partner management and relationship building
• Proactively identify and raise with the Farm Africa CD (and others as appropriate) any consortium-related delivery risks, and work with consortium partner staff to implement action plans to resolve identified issues
• Act as an ambassador, promoting the project, including hosting visitors, speaking at workshops and conferences, and meeting donors and other officials when required.
• Provide formal representation of the project with respect to key signatory government parties, ensure periodic reports are submitted to them on a timely basis.
• Organise external events, forums and conferences to share project lessons and experiences.
• Lead thinking and practice in innovative approaches to NGO-Private sector partnership models, and ensure that experience is well-documented and contributing to thinking of both consortium members.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

1. Technical

• MSc or above qualification in NRM, Watershed management or related fields;
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive and relevant experience and research working in the areas of INRM, watershed management and/or landscape approach demonstrating knowledge of how actions and interventions can be integrated across scales and sectors;
• A sophisticated understanding of the role of natural resource management, agriculture and ecosystems and their relative balance and input to livelihoods
• A solid understanding of market systems, including market-based mechanisms for risk management, and incentives driving private sector decisions
• Extensive experience and demonstrated successes in managing and implementing integrated and complex projects that involve multi-sector, diverse groups of stakeholders and natural resources;
• An understanding of the role of community-based approaches, in particular gender issues as they relate to risk management, markets and NRM
• Demonstrated leadership experience, team work, excellent networking skills and proven ability to forge constructive and dynamic relations with government partners, and private sector in equal measure;
• Excellent record of writing including briefs, project report compilation, communication and dissemination;
• Knowledge of public policy development processes in Ethiopia or Africa

2. Project & Contract Management

• Structures and leads teams in problem solving to address complex issues, prioritising efforts towards the most critical issues and regularly updating the ingoing hypothesis as required to focus the team
• Creative thinker, inspiring innovative thinking among all team members to reach imaginative solutions with high potential for impact
• Ensures high quality from across the team in all activities
• Manages all aspects of complex projects well; dynamically adjusting work and activity plans and individual team member workloads as required as new opportunities emerge or the context shifts
• Able to craft and synthesise project activities, outcomes and learning into compelling donor reports

3. Team building and line management

• Develops strong capabilities and skills in team members, group members and organisations working with
• Balances workloads of team members to both ensure successful delivery of the project as well as provide development opportunities for people to grow and learn
• Builds an open and collaborative team environment, encouraging the contributions of the whole team, and creating a rewarding experience for all
• Able to motivate individuals building a shared pride in individual and team accomplishments
• Strong at performance management - combining coaching with effective and insightful feedback on strengths, development areas and ways to grow, even on tough issues
• Able to manage team members remotely
• Manages upwards to the POM. CD, and other consortium leadership, actively bringing them into the team as required to challenge and support the team’s activity and keep them informed and abreast of the situation

4. Values

• Believes in Farm Africa’s values, acts as an inspiring model of them and instils them in others through behaviours, storytelling and dialogue
• Farm Africa seeks to employ those who believe, as we do, that farmers can and will play a key role in achieving long-term rural prosperity in Africaand who seek to deliver on those beliefs by:
• being experts in our field, delivering insightful/impactful evidence-based solutions
• pushing boundaries, being creative with new and old solutions
• acting for the long-term, building relationships and delivering long-lasting change for farmers
• working flexibly, taking advantage of the most effective solutions, whether from the communities, private sector or government
• sharing knowledge with others, reaching more farmers than we do alone, ensuring effective technologies are widely accessed.

Place of work:Addis Ababa

Contract period: one year with a possibility of extension

Terms of the position:Attractive salary & benefit package according to Farm Africa’s field staff handbook.

Those who meet the above requirements should apply in writing with CV and copies of all relevant testimonials to:

How to apply:

Those who meet the above requirements should apply in writing with CV and copies of all relevant testimonials to:

Farm Africa
P.O.Box 5746
Addis Ababa; Ethiopia

Tel. 251-011-467-4129; 465-5156
Fax. 251-011-467-4281
E-mail: ephrataf@farmafrica-eth.org or submit it in person

Document will not be returned and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

APPLICATIONS ARE ESPECIALLY WELCOMED FROM FEMALE APPLICANTS.

Organization: European Public Law Organization
Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Closing date: 28 Feb 2014

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT: "Capacity Building of the Institute for Intellectual Property through the establishment of Information-educational centers of the Institute"

OVERALL OBJECTIVE - To assure that the level of protection of intellectual, industrial and commercial property rights are in line with the EU standards, meeting thus the internal market requirements.

PURPOSES - Strengthen the information and educational function of the Institute for Intellectual Property of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

RESULTS · Information-educational centers at the Institute's headquarters in Mostar and at Sarajevo and Banja Luka branch office operational; · Raised awareness on industrial property in accordance with obligations under the SAA and the TRIPS.

LOCATION The main project location will be Sarajevo.

DURATION The period of implementation of the contract will be15 months.

WORKING DAYS: minimum 264 days, 90% in-country.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and skills:

· University degree in technical and/or applied sciences; · Fluency in oral and written English.

General professional experience:

· Minimum 10 years of professional experience, at least 5 of which should be related to the field of IPR.

Specific professional experience:

· At least 4 years of experience in conducting patent procedures; · Experience in performing capacity building activities in the field of patents on at least 2 projects/assignments; · Managerial experience.

How to apply:

Please send your CV in EuropeAid format - mentioning the position you are applying to in the subject of your email - to Mr. Cesare Colombo (ccolombo@eplo.eu). CVs not submitted in the requested format will not be further considered for evaluation.

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: South Sudan
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.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND
International Medical Corps is currently implementing approximately 15 programs across nine sites in South Sudan. Through nearly 50 health facilities in urban and rural areas, International Medical Corps provides basic health care and integrated service provision, from preventative care to emergency surgery. International Medical Corps also runs programs in HIV/AIDS, nutrition, food security, and water and sanitation projects. To address South Sudan’s acute health worker shortage, and foster self-reliance, International Medical Corps trains health professionals and community volunteers.
In addition to the above, International Medical Corps is also providing emergency medical services out of four sites to tens of thousands of people who were displaced by the crisis started from 15th December 2013. Simultaneously, the organization is in the process of increasing its surge capacity and ramping up programming in order to respond to the countrywide emergency humanitarian needs emerging from the conflict erupted in December 2013.
JOB SUMMARY
International Medical Corps has a 4m+USD project in Maban providing emergency health, nutrition and medical services to more than 37,000 refugees living in two camps: Gendrassa and Kaya. Project interventions include all aspects of primary health care, nutrition education including supplementary feeding, reproductive health care and referral services for secondary health care etc.
The Team Leader is responsible for overall management of this large scale, fast moving program in an environment often presents security challenges. The position is involved with care, management and development of human, fiscal and other resources entrusted to the project site. S/he is also expected to play an active role and contribute to the expansion of program portfolio through initiation of concept papers, development of project proposals and lead the start-up processes for the new projects. Donor relations, security management, networking and coordination among the stake-holders are also part of the job responsibilities.
International Medical Corps manages its program in Maban County of Upper Nile State from the town of Bunj where the organization has a compound to house more than a dozen expatiate and 20+ local staff. Some staff also reside in Kaya camp. A total of 120 local and xx expatriate staff are involved in this program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:
Leadership

• Lead, manage and coordinate International Medical Corps’ programs in Maban
• Coordinate closely with the Country Director and the Heads of Support Service departments in Juba
  Staff Management / HR
• Establish systems for maintaining an overview of all staff activity
• Co-ordinate prioritizing of requests for staff in consultation with others involved
• Maintain HR management tools including organizational charts, job descriptions, performance evaluations, disciplinary processes as per International Medical Corps policies
• Line manage staff, including regular performance management and appraisals in coordination with the HR Department
• Ensure effective teamwork among staff
  Representation
• Influence (inter)national health and other policy and practices within the community
• Represent International Medical Corps to Local & National Authorities, international donors, UN Agencies, international and national NGOs.
• Develop good working relationships with other humanitarian/emergency actors such as INGOs, UN agencies and Donors.
  Administration
• Ensure that appropriate logistic, administrative and financial structures and procedures appropriate for emergency response are established and / or maintained in accordance with IMC guidelines.
  Security
• Responsible for the security of all international and national staff at site.
• Ensure that appropriate security guidelines and procedures are established, maintained / updated regularly and adhered to by the response team.
  Finance
• Oversee budget preparation, setting the parameters and the process
• Monitor monthly budget pipelines and manage spending to remain on target.
• Establish and/or maintain the International Medical Corps field accounting systems
• Oversee the completion and return to Juba office of field accounts within the agreed deadlines.
  Other
  Carry out any other responsibilities as requested by the line manager or Country Director Qualifications:- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, International Development and/or in a relevant field of study. Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum five years’ experience in project management with strong focus on primary and secondary health care of which three years at senior management level,
• Experience of supervision of large staff,
• Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and NGOs
• Ability to live and work under precarious environment
• Complete familiarity with Project Cycle Management
• Knowledge and experiences of budget preparation and management
• Profound cross-cultural awareness and insight into health care issues
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently following consultative processes
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively
• Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
• Team player and strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficient in computer applications, especially with MS Word and MS Excel, MS PowerPoint a plus
  Preferred
  • Work experiences in South Sudan or regional experiences,
  • High level of communication and public relations skills

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: Strategic Asia
Country: Indonesia
Closing date: 31 Jan 2014

Strategic Asia is a niche development consultancy based in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is inviting applications for the post of Team Leader for DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ANALYTICAL FRAMEWORK FOR SME POLICY REFORM PROJECT. Both nationals and internationals are encouraged to apply for this post and on being hired, team leader must participate in enhancing the tender bid proposal for the program along with fulfilling following job requirements for executing the program itself. The team leader will report to the Managing Director of Strategic Asia.

Deadline for applications: 31st of Jan. Please apply as soon as possible.

The contract runs for 16 months, from January 2014 to April 2015.

Requirements :

1.The Team Leader has preferably with a Ph.D in Economics from a reputed university.
2.He/she has preferably more than 20 years of experience in the field of development and research working in an international agency and/or in a globally recognized research institute in SME development/ experience relevant to the project
3.The team leader has preferably undertaken surveys and empirical work, and prepared high quality publications in the area of human development covering skills training and education.
4.Experience in leading a team of economists and development professionals in doing complex analysis and communication strategy will be an advantage.
5. Past experience of empirical work on Indonesia / using Indonesian data-sets
6. Strong track record in high quality analytical work, especially related to public policy and regulation of the business environment and SMEs;
7. Experience with developing new analytical approaches in unknown areas, including developingmeasures
8.Experience with communications strategies and implementation over a long time period.
9. Must be fully fluent in English both written and spoken.Knowledge of Indonesian Bahasa is preferable

Job Description

This project is jointly managed and implemented by the World Bank Group (WBG) and by the NationalTeam for the Acceleration of Poverty Reduction (TNP2K, attached to the Vice President’s Office andfunded by the Australian Government Aid Program).

The objective of this project is to foster awareness and consensus within the Government of Indonesia(GoI) for key reforms toward a more comprehensive and coherent development strategy and policiesfor Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) at the national level and thereby promoting sharedprosperity in Indonesia.

The objective is to be achieved by combining a series of mixed-methods analysis of the operatingenvironment for SMEs with a strong emphasis on communications from the start, integrated into inthe design of the analysis.

Greater commitment to key reforms by GoI ( Government of Indonesia) will allow SMEs to participate more fully in Indonesia’s economic success in the future, by:

• Identifying the binding constraints to SME growth in Indonesia;
• Communicating and highlighting the lack of fairness of these constraints and urgency for policyreform; and
• Engaging key stakeholders to catalyze needed reforms, especially at the national level.The project team is seeking a firm to help develop an analytical framework for the project andimplement the framework (or provide advisory) for the duration of the project (see timeline belowfor details). This consultancy will be funded (and the contract managed) by TNP2K.The team leader will manage a team of economists and researches and will be responsible for a scope of work that can be divided into three basic parts (details in TOR which can be downloaded with this application) :
• Establish an analytical framework for this project;
• Provide ongoing support and advice for the duration of the project; and
- Produce an analytical report (in several parts) with the end result of the analysis.

In addition, Team Leader will be responsible for liaising with the firm implementing the communications strategy. The work will be carried out in parallel to – and in collaboration with – the design and implementation of the communications strategy.

How to apply:

Please send in your complete CV with publications to leela.raina@strategic-asia.com by the earliest. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Strategic Asia is an equal opportunities employer.

Organization: Search for Common Ground
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 06 Feb 2014

The Organisation
Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is an international non-profit organization that promotes peaceful resolution of conflict. With headquarters in Washington, DC and a European office in Brussels, Belgium, SFCG’s mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflict - away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions. SFCG seeks to help conflicting parties understand their differences and act on their commonalities. With a total of approximately 500 staff worldwide, SFCG implements projects from 39 offices in 26 countries, including in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. The organization is an exciting and rewarding place to work, with dedicated and enthusiastic staffs who love their work. You will be joining a highly motivated staff with a good team spirit and there will be opportunities to grow in the role.

Within Sub-Saharan Africa, SFCG works in sixteen countries: Angola, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea, Liberia, Madagascar, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Niger, Chad and Zimbabwe. Since 1997, SFCG has developed regional strategies to guide and strengthen national programmes to support achievement of SFCG’s mission. Since the end of 2012 SFCG has been implementing a program in the Central African Republic. In close partnership with Catholic Relief Services, SFCG is executing a large-scale three-year, three-country program to make communities more resilient with respect to the threat of the Lord’s Resistance Army. The program is called “Secure, Empowered, Connected Communities (SECC) Program in Central African Republic and is financed by the American Government. Zemio is in a stable part of the Central African Republic, and security is ensured by Ugandan soldiers.

Summary of Position
The SECC Team Leader will be responsible for managing a consortia project led by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in three countries of the Central African Region (CAR, DRC and South Sudan).

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and Search for Common Ground (SFCG), in partnership with Caritas Bangassou, the “SECC team”, will empower target communities to improve their security and alleviate their isolation. The SECC team will deliver custom tailored capacity strengthening and conflict-sensitive program activities to improve intra- and inter-communal social cohesion and enable target communities to develop and implement more effective community led, owned and managed security plans.

SFCG’s role in the consortium is to stimulate communities to participate in reintegration of trauma survivors, including LRA victims and abductees. Also, SFCG will use community radio programming as a channel for community expression, information-sharing and improving social cohesion. Drawing on its experience in Chad, RoSS and DRC, SFCG and its local partner, ARC, is supporting the establishment of community-led FM radio stations in Zemio and Rafai.

Responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the SECC Team Leader will be to ensure that SFCG undertakes its obligations within the project in time and within budget.

Organizational Development and Implementation
• Help establish an office in Zémio and an antenna in Bangui to serve for the operational base of the project
• Build partnerships with key partners in the project consortium and staff members, and manage the various partnerships which are central to the project
• Ensure the work-planning with the action team, implementation and reporting of the activities in respect of the project to support the project strategic objectives
• Build an appropriate strategy for the rollout of the project
• Establish good working relations with relevant stakeholders for the effective implementation of the project including government and non-governmental level
• Develop and maintain proactive, positive, and professional relationships with partner organizations, other NGOs, donors, clients, politicians, key government officials, civil society groups, working on similar or complementary issues in the region
• Keep an overview on the administrative and financial systems for the execution of the project with effective supervision of the focal Points
• Maintain regular written and oral reporting to the Country Director of CAR on key program, security and staff issues

Administration
• Establishing and managing an operational office in Zemio from which the project is implemented ensuring compliance with local laws and organizational policies and procedures, including the management and evaluation of staffs under his/her supervision
• Ensure the implementation of SECC project on-time and within budget
• Ensure compliance with SFCG Operations Manual policies and procedures
• Oversee the management of the project funds, timely reporting and compliance with contract and donor guidelines
• Establishing and monitoring a system of checks and balances to ensure the program is meeting its targets and delivering the requirements as well as capturing the learning locally at each stage

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.

Minimum Qualifications
• Post graduate degree in social sciences or related field
• At least three (3) to five (5) years of experience in peace-building, development and/or related fields, including democracy and governance issues such as civil society strengthening
• Proven ability to negotiate multiple relationships with various partners
• Demonstrated people and process management skills
• Dynamic leader with creative problem-solving skills, particularly in challenging situations
• Knowledge of major donor rules and regulation
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to build and conduct effective professional working relationships at all levels, both internally and externally
• Spoken and written fluency in English and French
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Experience with creative conflict resolution practice

Salary: Commensurate with experience and education, with excellent benefits

How to apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume to employment@sfcg.org or fax to +1 (202) 232-6718 with the subject heading: SECC Team Leader. Please be sure to include minimum salary requirements (in currency figures) or current salary, projected start date (starting ASAP), and to mention where you found this posting. No phone calls please. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. Please see our web site www.sfcg.org for full details of our work.

Organization: GRM International
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 12 Feb 2014

About the role

 

Based in Pretoria, South Africa, the Program Team Leader will be responsible for effectively planning and managing Program human, financial and material resources, providing direction and leadership, and for giving overall direction to and support for the design, delivery and evaluation of Program outputs, including substantial liaison and service support to the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Successfully managing effective relationships with various agencies and partners throughout Africa is a key aspect of the role. This is a full time position up to June 30, 2015.

Key responsibilities include

• Supervise the operations of the Program Office and other hub offices including ensuring appropriate management and administration systems and procedures necessary for proper accountability, reporting and audit requirements. Ensure that the Office structures operate efficiently and effectively and within budgets and specified timeframes.
• Take a leading role to ensure the maintenance of sound working relationships with Coordinating Authorities and other partner agencies in African countries at all levels, actively develop and expand partnership arrangements.
• Direct all support provided to DFAT Pretoria covering the management of all types of DFAT Awards funded under the Australia Awards in Africa
• Prepare and ensure the timely delivery of all reports, financial information and other data required under the Head Contract with DFAT.
• Assume responsibility for and oversight of the conduct of all types of pre-course support under each  category of awards including pre-departure briefings and the provision of in-Africa English language training
• Manage all selection processes including the engagement of panel members (other than DFAT staff) and provide all necessary support including the preparation of reports
• Manage the sub-contracting of all Africa Fellowships training providers including necessary quality assurance and subcontractor performance assessments
• Attend, or arrange for an appropriate representative to attend, Selection and Review Meetings and other necessary meetings, as directed by – Pretoria
• Oversight all M&E related tasks including the preparation of relevant reports. Monitor outputs and targets and emerging issues impacting on the program and incorporate an assessment of progress and issues in Annual Plans and Progress reports
• Oversee the development of a quality system, provide continuous quality assurance and quality improvements designed to improve performance and apply lessons learnt to successive stages of the Awards cycles
• Assist with and participate in Senior Reference Group deliberations and prepare relevant reports and Minutes
• Participate in annual Strategic Performance Assessment meetings with DFAT and promptly promptly actions arising
• Liaise closely with all DFAT alumni networks in Africa and administer alumni support mechanisms
• Manage gender equity and disability support mechanisms incorporated into Australia Awards in Africa
• Apply a comprehensive risk management approach to program operations and advise DFAT Pretoria of any implementation issues and proposed risk management response.

About You

Selection criteria

Essential:

• Postgraduate qualifications in education, business management or another relevant field
• Demonstrated high level leadership in donor project management
• Excellent client liaison skills and communication
• Demonstrated management of teams and offices
• Proven ability in the direction of high-volume operations
• Track record of success in the development of policy, systems and processes
• Demonstrated capacity to work to tight deadlines with competing demands
• In-depth knowledge of and familiarity with the Australian tertiary education sector
• Understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks and evaluation
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated capacity to work sensitively in a cross-cultural environment in the developing world
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills
• Excellent writing skills, including the ability to edit reports prepared by others

Highly Desirable:

• Experience in managing a Scholarships program
• Significant experience in the developing world, preferably in Africa

About Australia Awards in Africa

Australia Awards in Africa is a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) -funded initiative designed to: (i) equip Africans with the skills and knowledge necessary to influence the economic and social development outcomes of their own countries; and (ii) build the long-term capacity of African governments to progress towards their Millennium Development Goals.

Australia Awards provides a mix of Scholarships and Fellowships to Africans in the public, civil society and private sectors in targeted disciplines that support the home countries’ developmental priorities.

Australia Awards in Africa is managed by GRM International on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Applications close on 12th of February 2014

How to apply:

To apply please email your covering letter addressing the selection criteria and resume to Kristine.deleon@grminternational.com with the subject: OIC Kenya - AA. Without the covering letter, your application will not be considered. Please note that this role is evaluated at a Category C, Job level 3 on the Adviser Remuneration Framework.

Organization: CARE
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 28 Feb 2014

CARE seeks a Senior Component Leader to contribute technical expertise to a USAID-funded, multi-year project that supports gender equality and female empowerment in addressing the social, political, and economic challenges Jordanian women and girls encounter. This goal – and its associated objectives, intermediate results, tasks, and activities – are predicated on USAID’s definition of gender equality, elucidated in the Agency’s Gender Equality and Female Empowerment Policy.

This project’s goal, reflecting USAID/Jordan’s Special Development Objective for gender equality and female empowerment, is manifest in three components:

The first component relates to expanding social dialogue on gender equality. The Senior Component Leader will manage results-based delivery of this component by (i) facilitating a wide-range of community dialogue activities and events; (ii) integrating gender-sensitive messages in implementing partner events/materials; and (iii) increasing awareness and outreach on women’s rights and gender equality.

The second pertains to strengthening advocacy for female empowerment. The Senior Component Leader will ensure this is achieved by i) building the capacity of Government of Jordan (GOJ) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to strengthen mainstreaming of gender-equality principles; (ii) strengthening the capacity of USAID and implementing partners to identify and reduce gender-based gaps between males and females as an outcome of their programs; (iii) supporting advocacy efforts for policy and legislative reforms; and (iv) conducting in-depth research and building the capacity for research.

The third emphasizes improving services for women and girls, especially for women, such as victims of GBV, rural women and women with disabilities, who experience barriers to accessing services. This component will be achieved principally through the integration of USAID Gender Program activities into other programs and projects across USAID’s portfolio.

Direct program implementation under this solicitation will focus mainly on components one and two. Substantial parts of component three will be achieved through other USAID activities and interventions.

The Senior Component Leader plays a critical role in implementing activities under the three components. The ideal candidate will have experience in disemminating gender-transformative messages, while working on similar advocacy projects with USAID, and assisting service providers to more effectively target their business (or government) products and services to the diverse demands women and girls may have.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

COMPONENT 1

Facilitate dialogue opportunities.Collaborate with existing USAID partners to incorporate gender-sensitive messages and issues into their events and trainings.Strengthen activities that address gender equality and female empowerment.Avoid the term “gender”, viewed as a Western concept.Use everyday words and phrases that promote changes and attitudes while respecting culture, religion and Arab traditions.Understand why people behave the way they do.Conduct results-based monioring: systematically and rigorously monitor and evaluate the social dialogue program.COMPONENT 2

Identify potential GOJ and CSO partners poised to carry out USAID Gender Program interventions.Work with the USAID Civic Initiatives Support Program.Serve as a resource for USAID/Jordan staff and USAID implementing partners.Ensure that, to the greatest extent possible, all USAID/Jordan programming fulfill the Agency’s gender equality goals.Work with local communities, selected NGOs, think tanks, and research institutions.Disseminate findings from targeted, in-depth research and analyses.COMPONENT 3

Support and create sustainable safe spaces for women and girls, especially those living in compacted urban and peri-urban communities in the northern governorates, where the majority of Syrian refugees reside.Engage women and girls locally.Focus on programming in the country’s poverty pockets (Tafileh and Ma’an).Establish partnerships with the private sector and civil society.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of five years’ relevant experience in developing countriesDemonstrated experience in building constructive relationships betweengovernment and civil societyDemonstrated experience in applying participatory methodsDemonstrated experience in gender-related activitiesUnderstanding of Jordanian communities and the Jordanian political systemDemonstrated experience and knowledge in establishing procedures and systems relevant to the projectDemonstrated experience in conflict mitigationA Bachelor’s degree in a relevant fieldFluency in English and Arabic

How to apply:

Apply online at:https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cw...

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

Organization: AECOM International Development Inc.
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 30 Oct 2013

South Sudan Rural Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Program

AECOM International Development (AECOM) delivers specialized advisory services to promote sustainable economic growth and alleviate poverty around the globe. AECOM works in emerging markets worldwide, providing expertise that enables governments, communities, and businesses to design and implement successful development programs that improve quality of life. Clients include United States government agencies, including the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), multilateral and bilateral donors, and the private sector. For more information on AECOM, please visit our website at www.aecom.com

Position: Water and Sanitation Team Leader
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Duration: Long-term

Summary: AECOM International Development seeks a Water and Sanitation Team Leader for an anticipated USAID-funded multi-year project intended to increase access to water and sanitation in rural communities in Western and Central equatorial states. The project will work with government agencies to improve and expand access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services, including facilitating private sector investment, establishing community managed systems, promoting hygiene behavior change and empowering women to take on leadership roles. The Water and Sanitation Team Leader will have overall responsibility for the technical direction and implementation of water and sanitation activities, as well as ensuring achievement of programmatic results and timely completion of deliverables. The Water and Sanitation Team Leader must demonstrate exceptional technical and managerial experience, including managing complex rural WASH programs involving multiple program partners, and activities related to participatory planning, systems development and rehabilitation, capacity building, public-private partnerships and gender mainstreaming.

Qualifications:

•At least 10 years of experience implementing international development projects, preferably for USAID
•Subject matter expertise in the delivery of water supply AND sanitation services,. Additional expertise in capacity building or a related subject matter is preferable
•Familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context of South Sudan
•Demonstrated experience working with local organizations and international, non-governmental organizations to achieve sustainable service delivery
•Masters degree in public health, engineering (civil or environmental), community development or related field
•Exceptional written and oral communications skills in English

How to apply:

Please go to http://www.aecom.com/Careers to apply for this position.

Country: Indonesia
Closing date: 20 Sep 2013

International Business & Technical Consultants Inc.(IBTCI) is currently seeking a Team Leader for an evaluation of the United States Department of State (DOS) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Criminal Justice Programs in Indonesia. The purpose of the evaluation is to assess the effectiveness of five of the projects being undertaken through two INL-funded Criminal Justice programs in Indonesia. As a result of these activities, INL aims to achieve: 1.) a determination of the effectiveness of showing evidence based outcome results of INL-funded criminal justice programs; 2.) identified lessons learned and best practices that will benefit the INL rule of law programs in Indonesia; and 3.) timely analysis for management decisions. The period of performance will be 7 months, with travel in Indonesia. Required Qualifications - The Team Leader must have:• Master’s degree;• At least 15 years relevant experience conducting evaluations on criminal justice or related projects overseas;• Law enforcement background;• Degree related to law enforcement or a law degree;• Experience related to maritime security, emergency management systems, use of force;• Professional experience in Asia, and specifically Indonesia is desirable as is administering successful technical assistance projects in these areas;• Bahasa Indonesian language competency;• Fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking);• Excellent research, writing, analytical, and presentation skills;• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage the legal assistance evaluation team.

Company Profile: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over eighty-five countries and has implemented over one hundred and fifty projects. IBTCI has served governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance. IBTCI’s other practice areas include: Accountancy and Financial Management; Procurement Services; Banking and Finance and Private Sector Development.

How to apply:

Please send an updated CV and three professional references to recruiting@ibtci.com with the subject line “INL Indonesia – Team Leader” No phone calls please. Only final candidates will be contacted. IBTCI is an equal opportunity employer.

Organization: Amnesty
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 18 Sep 2013

As a key function of the Campaigns and Communications directorate of Amnesty International, the Language Resource Centre provides expert language and production services to the organization. In the context of the current global transition to move our work closer to the ground, our programme needs tighter integration with other functions in the Strategic Communications field to ensure integrating planning and sound project analysis so that language service requirements are embedded at the commissioning process. We are seeking an individual with a strong analysis capacity, excellent communication and persuasion skills, who is team-work oriented and willing to contribute to the operational change within our team. Join us in this role and play a vital role in making a real difference.

About the role Your time will be dedicated to providing leadership on the planning of language work across multiple stakeholders in our global locations. You will contribute to the development of communication strategies, inputting in to global projects and campaigns, ensuring that multilingual needs are considered throughout the process. You will also be responsible for data management, working closely with colleagues to develop the scope of the team, making sure that your project management methodology underpins processes for delivery of communications outputs across all languages.
About you You will have a strong project management skills, with experience of planning or resource management in a multilingual communications environment. Your strong motivational skills will help to lead and develop a team and your confidence in monitoring, evaluating and advising on workflows and processes will help to strengthen team outputs. You will have experience of and are capable of handling confidential information relating to human rights issues and a good working knowledge of another language is also desirable.About us Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied. Already our network of almost three million members and supporters is making a difference in 150 countries. And whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

How to apply:

Please visit our website: http:careers.amnesty.org

Organization: GRM International
Country: United Arab Emirates
Closing date: 15 Sep 2013

About the role:

The Team Leader has prime responsibility for the planning and delivery of the services and will be the main contact with the programme and the Managing Contractor. The Team Leader will establish close working relationships with staff and develop good working relationships with foreign aid stakeholders in UAE.

Key responsibilities include:

• Review of the draft policy and strategy statements and benchmarking of policy and strategy with other donors,
• Preparation of the strategic assessment of existing UAE policy and strategy and drafting of indicative coverage of future policy and strategy,
• Preparation of the road map for policy and strategy development,
• Preparation of the draft Foreign Aid Policy White Paper and the draft Foreign Aid Strategy,
• Preparation of the draft periodic aid evaluation and policy and strategy review framework
• Manage the timely production and submission of all deliverables, the presentation of findings and recommendations and progress reporting to client and GRM
• Manage the process of obtaining client feedback on deliverables, findings and recommendations and their finalisation.
• Undertake other tasks as reasonably required for the efficient and effective delivery of the services to the satisfaction of the client
• Report as required to the GRM Project Director on any and all matters pertaining to service delivery

How to apply:

Interested?

To apply please email your resume to Kristine.deleon@grminternational.com with the subject: Team Leader – UAE before the 15th of September 2013.

About You

Selection criteria

• A minimum of 20 years’ experience in international development,
• Experience in foreign aid policy and strategy formulation at a senior level,
• Experience in managing the delivery of development assistance,
• Experience in managing the delivery of humanitarian assistance,
• Advisory services management experience,
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills,
• Fluency in Arabic is preferred

Applications close on 15th of September 2013

Organization: UN Development Programme
Country: Viet Nam
Closing date: 18 Sep 2013

The assessment and analysis include a review of the current policy and regulations for energy use and GHG emissions, a detailed baseline/reference level description of the current chemical fertilizer production processes and related energy and GHG intensity of chemical fertilizer. This is combined with technical descriptions and application possibilities for a number of Best Available Technologies (BATs) for Vietnamese producers of chemical fertilizers, and must include estimates of energy and GHG Marginal Abatement Costs (MACs) for each BAT. The assessment of BATs must also include other co-benefits beside energy and GHG reductions. Other non-financial barriers for BAT implementation must also be include in the analysis.

The financial and policy expert will work with an international team leader and will be supported by a team of three national experts (separate TORs). The national consultants are expected to conduct the majority field visits, collection of data, calculate emissions, review policy options etc.

The selection will be based on a competitive basis and will comply with UNDP procurement regulations.

Full solicitation document can be downloaded by visiting UNDP website: http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=12585

How to apply:

Interested offerors are invited to submit CVs, Expression of Interest, References and financial proposals (following guidance in the Procurement Notice) to:

Procurement UnitUNDP Viet Nam72 Ly Thuong Kiet, Ha Noi, Viet NamTel. (84-4) 3 9421495Telefax number: (84-4) 3 9422267Email: nguyen.thi.hoang.yen@undp.org

Organization: GRM International
Country: United Arab Emirates
Closing date: 15 Sep 2013

About the role:

The Team Leader has prime responsibility for the planning and delivery of the services and will be the main contact with the programme and the Managing Contractor. The Team Leader will establish close working relationships with staff and develop good working relationships with foreign aid stakeholders in UAE.

Key responsibilities include:

• Review of the draft policy and strategy statements and benchmarking of policy and strategy with other donors,
• Preparation of the strategic assessment of existing UAE policy and strategy and drafting of indicative coverage of future policy and strategy,
• Preparation of the road map for policy and strategy development,
• Preparation of the draft Foreign Aid Policy White Paper and the draft Foreign Aid Strategy,
• Preparation of the draft periodic aid evaluation and policy and strategy review framework
• Manage the timely production and submission of all deliverables, the presentation of findings and recommendations and progress reporting to client and GRM
• Manage the process of obtaining client feedback on deliverables, findings and recommendations and their finalisation.
• Undertake other tasks as reasonably required for the efficient and effective delivery of the services to the satisfaction of the client
• Report as required to the GRM Project Director on any and all matters pertaining to service delivery

How to apply:

Interested?

To apply please email your resume to Kristine.deleon@grminternational.com with the subject: Deputy Team Leader – UAE before the 15th of September 2013.

 

 

About You

Selection criteria

• A minimum of 20 years’ experience in international development,
• Experience in foreign aid policy and strategy formulation at a senior level,
• Experience in managing the delivery of development assistance,
• Experience in managing the delivery of humanitarian assistance,
• Advisory services management experience,
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills,
• Fluency in Arabic is preferred

 

Applications close on 15th of September 2013

 

Organization: GRM International
Country: India
Closing date: 12 Sep 2013

Project title: Technical Support Unit (TSU) for providing technical assistance to State AIDS Control Society in Odisha for the implementation of National HIV/AIDS Control Program

 

The objective of this program is to extend technical assistance in specified areas to the State AIDS Control Society in helping it achieve the NACP goals and objectives. Since prevention is the mainstay of the national strategy to control HIV/AIDS, the TSU is expected to focus and bring in technical and professional expertise in the areas of prevention and which include, evidence based strategic planning and resource planning, capacity building and activities related to strengthening Targeted Interventions (TIs).

Futures Group is seeking expression of interest from qualified candidates for the position of Team Leader.

You will demonstrate:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Management or related field;
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in the health sector;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior management role in the field of HIV/AIDS;
• Experience in leading and managing targeted interventions with the core and non-core TIs;
• Extensive experience in working in Odisha.

Indian Nationals with Odisha experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

To register your interest, please submit your CV through GRM International Careers Page www.grminternational.com

Should you have any questions, please contact Sruti Ravi: sruti.ravi@grminternational.com.

Applications close on 12 September 2013.  

In October 2011 GRM International and the Futures Group merged to become a major global force in development with approximately 90 current projects operating in more than 60 countries, and $225 million in revenue. The combined group has a multi sectoral focus, more diverse technical offerings and a wider geographic reach. We aim to be a world leader in everything we do whilst meeting the highest professional and ethical standards. By exceeding our clients’ expectations and creating value for them, we will create value for our shareholders and employees. To achieve this, we need consistent and sustainable growth.

To keep up to date with the latest jobs and development sector news, visit www.grminternational.com  and follow us on facebook | linkedin | twitter.

 

Organization: UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 01 Oct 2013

UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCYFOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EASTUNRWA

UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. For its international team, UNRWA is seeking to employ a qualified:

Team Leader, Operations Support Office and Field Protection Coordinator

Vacancy Announcement Number 13-FO-GA-38Grade P-4Deadline for Applications 1 October 2013Duty Station Gaza

Under the direct supervision of the Director of UNRWA Operations in Gaza, the Team Leader, Operations Support Office and Field Protection Coordinator will be accountable for the Operations Support Office, particularly its work to support the neutrality of UNRWA operations, and for the overall leadership and accountability of protection within the field’s operations. The Deputy Director for UNRWA Operations (Programmes) in Gaza will be responsible for the senior supervision and guidance of the OSO and protection work. The incumbent of this post will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Operations Support Office in Gaza as well as for leading and co-ordinating UNRWA Gaza’s efforts to integrate the principles and practice of protection into its programmes and operations. This is a position for a mature professional in the humanitarian field who possesses a thorough understanding of humanitarian principles and operations and the programmatic and conceptual aspects of protection, and possesses the skills to translate these principles into practice for the benefit of Palestine refugees in Gaza. In addition, the incumbent and Team regularly support the Field in planning and hosting delegations when visiting Gaza. In accordance with the established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent will:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities• Lead the Operation Support Office, which contributes to the efficacy of the Agency’s humanitarian programmes in the Gaza Strip by proactively monitoring, documenting and reporting on the living conditions of Palestine refugees, their access to humanitarian services, threats to their welfare and protection, and Agency adherence to humanitarian principles, particularly neutrality; oversee the daily management of the Operations Support Office in accordance with the established objectives including conducting regular briefings for Operations Support Officers (OSOs) to review the events of the preceding period; plan and control the execution of all operations described in the office’s mandate and establish long term operational objectives under the supervision of the Deputy Director of UNRWA Operations (Programmes); oversee resource allocation, establish and maintain operational guidelines and issue instructions to his/her team members and administrative duties related to the assigned staff and for all logistics related to the programme;• Lead and facilitate the implementation of the Agency protection strategy at the field level; develop/update and coordinate the implementation of the Gaza Field Office’s multi-year protection operational plan and protection work plans; monitor, document and report on protection incidents, patterns and trends and lead/advise the development of response mechanisms; assist Chiefs of Area Offices, Area Operations Officers and advise OSOs in supporting other governorate-level staff in identifying and responding to specific protection needs and well-being of refugees; ensure that rapidly changing protection and humanitarian needs are monitored and addressed during escalations of violence; provide the Director with regular, well analyzed reports on the humanitarian conditions and protection threats of refugees and advise on decision points; ensure that UNRWA advocacy messages and strategies are well-informed by protection and operational challenges on the ground;• Provide technical guidance to the Protection Mainstreaming Officer (PMO), ensuring that protection, including all aspects of gender, age and disability, is mainstreamed throughout UNRWA programmes, planning and service delivery; provide technical oversight to ensure programme mainstreaming work is done in accordance with Agency and international protection, gender, disability and age guidelines and best practices; together with the Senior Programme Manager (SPM), guide the Protection Mainstreaming Officer in establishing and executing a work plan, including, inter alia, the training of programme staff and the facilitation of programme specific protection work plans; assist the SPM in designing responses to protection issues that emerge within UNRWA programmes; work in collaboration with the PMO to ensure that field-level protection coordination meeting and protection reports to the Director reflect issues identified through the programme mainstreaming efforts; • Maintain close cooperation with the Gaza Field Office (GFO) Field Security Officer (FSO) and UN Department of Safety and Security (DSS) in order to brief OSOs on developments in the security situation, to guide OSOs while in the field, to inform the Agency’s protection monitoring, documentation and intervention efforts, and to ensure information gathered by the OSOs at the field level relevant to developing and maintaining UNRWA’s security situation awareness is shared with the Director of UNRWA Operations (DUO), Deputy Directors of UNRWA Operations (DDUOs), Field Security Officer (FSO) and UN DSS on a daily or real-time basis;• Serve as the protection focal point for actors external to the UNRWA Gaza office; liaise and attend the Protection Cluster; coordinate with OHCHR, OCHA, relevant NGOs and other protection partners in the Gaza Strip; collaborate with OHCHR and others in planning and hosting human rights delegation visits and other protection focused delegations when visiting Gaza such as special rapporteurs; • Monitor political and operational developments in the Gaza Strip, the occupied Palestinian territory and the region, particularly in relation to the development of law and policy in the area of refugees’ protection.

Professional Knowledge and Experience• Advanced university degree in political or social sciences or law, or related discipline, from a recognised academic institution;• A minimum of eight years of professional relevant experience managing or supporting the day-to-day work of a large-scale humanitarian operation, as well as in protection operations in emergency contexts, outside one’s home country;• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Competencies? Excellent interpersonal skills, mature, independent, disciplined, loyal, self-confident and self-assured;? Excellent analysis, communication, negotiation skills and demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations diplomatically;• Ability to work under pressure and within a team;? Flexible, able to assess and analyse situations quickly, objectively and prudently;? Politically aware while remaining neutral, impartial and discreet at all times;? Strong knowledge of and exposure to a range of human rights issues to include approaches and techniques to address sensitive problems;? Ability to establish priorities and to plan work assignments.

Desirable Qualifications• Experience in applying knowledge of public international law, particularly of international refugee law, international humanitarian law and international human rights law;• Practical experience in ways of putting operational protection principles within a human development framework;• Experience working or leading protection efforts in an acute complex emergency;• Knowledge and understanding of the Palestine refugees situation in the political context of the Middle East and specifically in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt);? Familiarity with relevant parts of the UN system (OHCHR, UNHCR, UNICEF, OCHA);? Working knowledge of Arabic.

Equivalency When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Director of Human Resources may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualification, additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.

Conditions of Service
UNRWA offers an attractive compensation package including annual salary starting at $72,467 net tax free with dependants or $67,483 single, plus post adjustment of 58.4% (subject to change without notice). Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include education grant, dependency allowance, home leave, pension fund, health insurance and 6 weeks of annual leave. Staff members based in Gaza are entitled to additional benefits, subject to eligibility, including Extended Monthly Security Evacuation Allowance, and R&R leave, currently every 8 weeks (according to the UN classification of the duty station) but subject to change without notice. While Gaza is a non-family duty station, eligible staff members may set up a second household in a nearby location to have their family nearby. Initial contract is for one year, with the possibility of further extensions subject to the availability of funds and the continuing need for the post.

How to ApplyTo start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

UNRWA does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process.

General InformationUNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.

UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

Date of issue: 2 September 2013/CF

How to apply:

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

UNRWA does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process.

Organization: Bureau for Institutional Reform and Democracy
Country: Malawi
Closing date: 13 Sep 2013

The Bureau for Institutional Reform and Democracy (BiRD) is looking for an experienced International Democratic Governance and Sector Wide Approach (SWAP) Expert as Team Leader for a short-term mission within the 10th EDF Malawi Democratic Governance Programme.

Programme: SECTOR WIDE APPROACH (SWAP) LEADERSHIP FORUMS FOR THE DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE SECTOR (DGS)

Starting period: mid October 2013Project duration: 36 w/dLocation: MalawiDeadline for submission of CVs: 13 September 2013

Description of the MissionGlobal objectiveThe global objective of this assignment is to contribute towards the achievement of Result Area 3 of the Democratic Governance Programme: Progressive realisation and implementation of a better coordinated Governance Sector.

The assignment will further contribute to the Democratic Governance Sector Strategy Key Result Area 1: Effective Democratic Governance Sector Institutions. The KRA focuses on building sector capacities, and builds on the capacity assessments and the insight that frail institutions cannot fulfil MGDS II targets.

Specific objectivesa) To conduct a learning-needs assessment of a sample of leaders/managers in the DG Sector institutions with a particular focus on gaps in knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding Sector Wide Approaches and Implementing Policy Change (IPC). b) To design and facilitate learning sessions on Sector Wide Approaches and Implementing Policy Change (IPC) for leaders/managers of sector institutions at the policy, middle and operational levels in order to address the capacity gaps.

Team Leader: International Democratic Governance and Sector Wide Approach (SWAP) ExpertProfile required:Qualifications and skills: • University degree in law, human rights, political science or related field. • Proven team leadership, team coordination and client liaison abilities • Proven knowledge and experience of SWAPs; • Fluent in spoken and written English; • Facilitation and training expertise; • Excellent analytical competence and interview skills; • Active listening skills and strong report writing skills;

General professional experience: • Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in the Democratic Governance field.• Proven experience in conducting sector specific reviews, institutional assessments and/or evaluation/monitoring missions.

Specific professional experience: • In depth knowledge and experience of the Democratic Governance policy environment;• Extensive knowledge of Sector Wide Approach (SWAP) strategies in developing countries; • Sound understanding of common law justice systems in the African context will be an advantage. • Proven knowledge and experience of public sector capacity assessment, organisational development and change management is considered an asset.

How to apply:

Application instructions:Please send your application, including CV and if possible a short coverletter, to the following address: jobs@birdmunich.de

Organization: CARE
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 01 Sep 2013

Ref: C567Salary: £38,164 per annumLocation: Vauxhall, London

CARE International is a leading development and humanitarian charity supporting the poorest communities in 84 countries around the world. Our aim is to bring sustainable and innovative solutions to complex poverty issues and last year we supported 997 poverty-fighting projects that reached more than 83 million people. Our mission is to create lasting change in poor communities and we put money where it is needed most.

Following significant investment in CARE International UK’s (CIUK’s) humanitarian and emergencies unit we are currently recruiting for a Humanitarian Programme Team Leader. Responsible for the oversight and management of a large portfolio of contracts the post holder will ensure the provision of high quality technical input to CARE country offices globally. A key aspect of this role will be to assist the head of unit in representation of CIUK in global and UK fora. The post-holder will manage the deployments of their team members, and will on occasions also deploy during large rapid onset emergencies.

You will have a strong track record of managing humanitarian programmes and teams in a variety of humanitarian crises together with knowledge of current trends and discussions in humanitarian action. In addition you will have sound knowledge of donor regulations as well as having the ability to work effectively with other teams and able to work well under pressure. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills and demonstrated experience in representation.

How to apply:

For more information about how to apply and full job description please visit our website www.careinternational.org.uk/jobs.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 1st September 2013.