NGO JOBS

Organization: Management Sciences for Health
Country: Burundi
Closing date: 17 Jul 2014

OVERVIEW:

The Leadership, Management and Governance Project (LMG) is a global five-year Cooperative Agreement awarded by USAID/Washington, designed to strengthen and expand the people-centered capacity building strategy pioneered under the previous Leadership, Management, and Sustainability Program. The LMG Project’s objective is to support health systems strengthening by addressing the gap in leadership, management and governance capacity of policy makers, health care providers and program managers to implement quality health services at all levels of the health system.

The President’s Malaria Initiative will provide direct technical assistance to the Programme National Intégré de Lutte contre le Paludisme(PNILP) through LMG/Burundi to reinforce leadership, management and governance capacities to improve the coordinated national efforts in the fight against malaria. The PNILP works with national partners in Burundi to support malaria interventions and develop national policies and norms for the fight against malaria. While the PNILP is not a Principal Recipient of the Global Fund malaria grant in Burundi, the program’s role in coordination with Global Fund recipients and local stakeholders and partners necessitates a clear understanding of Global Fund directives so that the PNILP can successfully support implementing partners. Under the Global Fund New Funding Model, it is expected that PNILP will receive some minimal amounts of funding that will require high-level financial management to ensure the efficient and effective use of funds.

OVERALL RESPONSBILITIES:

The Senior Technical Advisor, Malaria Program/Global Fund Liaison position is designed to provide technical assistance to the country, specifically to the PNILP, to improve the management, implementation and coordination of malaria activities. The incumbent will be placed at the PNILP and will provide leadership and management support to the PNILP Program Coordinator. S/he will assist the Malaria Coordinator in planning, monitoring and coordinating activities, policies, and improving the programmatic and financial management capacity of the PNILP.

The incumbent will work in collaboration with the USAID/Burundi Mission Team to ensure that up-to-date and strategic information on malaria activities are shared and disseminated among donors for prompt and appropriate decision making.

The work involves complex and interrelated processes. The political environment requires a high degree of sensitivity and diplomacy in supporting the PNILP, establishing dialogue with stakeholders, and developing activities to prevent and treat malaria. The incumbent will require a depth of expertise that will allow her/him to provide leadership and management in malaria-related issues and programs, including the capability to identify and systematize otherwise diffuse issues.

SPECIFIC RESPONSBILITIES:

1. The Senior Technical Advisor, Malaria Program/Global Fund Liaison, provides professional leadership support to the PNILP for the achievement of objectives set forth in its strategic plan. The principal task of the incumbent is to provide overall management, technical guidance and leadership to the PNILP team around national policies and strategies and support to the Global Fund supported grants.
2. Assist the PNILP and the Ministry of Health with initiating and conducting policy dialogue between the Global Fund Portfolio Manager and country team to troubleshoot as necessary to facilitate implementation of existing grants and development of Concept Note for new grants under the Global Fund New Funding Model.
3. Be a full member of the RBM in country partnership and participate in all quarterly coordination meetings.
4. Collaborate with senior staff of the PNILP, implementing partners, and other partners, such as WHO, UNICEF, World Bank, and NGOs to identify malaria control intervention gaps in Burundi, consistent with the malaria control coverage needs identified by the Burundi malaria strategic plan 2013-17 PNILP.
5. Assist the PNILP with advocacy for resource mobilization for malaria control from new potential partners including the private sector, international NGOs.
6. Provide targeted technical assistance to the PNILP to enhance financial management systems and processes for managing funds accountably and effectively.
7. Work with the PNILP and other appropriate partners to ensure full accountability and value for the resources provided for PNILP functioning.
8. Communicate on a regular basis and work jointly with other malaria stakeholders including the private sector and ensure that malaria activities are being implemented in coordination with and complementary to other USG health support, close coordination with USAID/ Burundi malaria technical advisor, other malaria donors (UNICEF, WHO and the Global Fund, Department of Defense) as required.
9. Assist the PNILP in developing plans to for future Global Fund concept notes. This includes providing managerial support to the PNILP leadership to brainstorm and identify technical interventions to be covered by future funding from the Global Fund.

This incumbent is not expected to play any supervisory role at the PNILP. S/He will receive administrative supervision from the LMG/Burundi support team with technical supervision from the USAID/ Burundi Malaria Technical Advisor and the PNILP Director, who will contribute to her/his evaluation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Advanced degree (Masters, PhD, or MD) in a health-related field or management field required. Specialized experience in malaria is not required, but preferred.
2. At least ten years of experience in progressively responsible experience in designing, implementing and managing malaria and other health programs in developing countries, with a preference given to candidates with African experience.
3. Demonstrated experience managing successful teams comprised of experienced professionals.
4. Demonstrated technical leadership, program management, strategic planning, policy experience and problem solving skills working on complex projects in a highly sensitive environment are required.
5. Experience with USAID-funded public health programs preferred; demonstrated technical capacity in financial management required.
6. At least five years of experience with or good knowledge of Global Fund operating procedures and financial management processes (proposal development and submission, monitoring and evaluation, PSM plan and reporting).
7. Ability to work effectively with a broad range of Burundian and USG personnel and partners, and have demonstrated skills in donor coordination and collaboration. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment to achieve consensus on policy, program and administrative matters is a must.
8. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate information to both health and non-health audiences, and achieve consensus on policy, project, research, and administrative matters.
9. Proven ability to communicate quickly, clearly and concisely – both orally and in writing -- in English and French is essential.
10. Excellent verbal communication skills, tact and diplomacy are required to establish and develop sustainable working relationships at the highest level and a high level of trust with public/private organizations. Verbal communication skills are also used to negotiate activity plans and resolve activity implementation issues with counterparts, partners and team members. Excellent written communication skills are required to prepare regular and ad hoc reports, activity documentation and briefing papers.
11. Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook, Access, SPSS and other statistical and other relevant software) are required for effectively operating in this position. Good computer skills are required to implement, analyze, and monitor, and manage activity goals, inputs, outcomes, and achievements.

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

How to apply:

https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/7078/senior-technical-advisor%2c-malaria...

Organization: Management Sciences for Health
Country: Burundi
Closing date: 17 Jul 2014

OVERVIEW:

The Leadership, Management and Governance Project (LMG) is a global five-year Cooperative Agreement awarded by USAID/Washington, designed to strengthen and expand the people-centered capacity building strategy pioneered under the previous Leadership, Management, and Sustainability Program. The LMG Project’s objective is to support health systems strengthening by addressing the gap in leadership, management and governance capacity of policy makers, health care providers and program managers to implement quality health services at all levels of the health system.

The President’s Malaria Initiative will provide direct technical assistance to the Programme National Intégré de Lutte contre le Paludisme(PNILP) through LMG/Burundi to reinforce leadership, management and governance capacities to improve the coordinated national efforts in the fight against malaria. The PNILP works with national partners in Burundi to support malaria interventions and develop national policies and norms for the fight against malaria. While the PNILP is not a Principal Recipient of the Global Fund malaria grant in Burundi, the program’s role in coordination with Global Fund recipients and local stakeholders and partners necessitates a clear understanding of Global Fund directives so that the PNILP can successfully support implementing partners. Under the Global Fund New Funding Model, it is expected that PNILP will receive some minimal amounts of funding that will require high-level financial management to ensure the efficient and effective use of funds.

OVERALL RESPONSBILITIES:

The Senior Technical Advisor, Malaria Program/Global Fund Liaison position is designed to provide technical assistance to the country, specifically to the PNILP, to improve the management, implementation and coordination of malaria activities. The incumbent will be placed at the PNILP and will provide leadership and management support to the PNILP Program Coordinator. S/he will assist the Malaria Coordinator in planning, monitoring and coordinating activities, policies, and improving the programmatic and financial management capacity of the PNILP.

The incumbent will work in collaboration with the USAID/Burundi Mission Team to ensure that up-to-date and strategic information on malaria activities are shared and disseminated among donors for prompt and appropriate decision making.

The work involves complex and interrelated processes. The political environment requires a high degree of sensitivity and diplomacy in supporting the PNILP, establishing dialogue with stakeholders, and developing activities to prevent and treat malaria. The incumbent will require a depth of expertise that will allow her/him to provide leadership and management in malaria-related issues and programs, including the capability to identify and systematize otherwise diffuse issues.

SPECIFIC RESPONSBILITIES:

1. The Senior Technical Advisor, Malaria Program/Global Fund Liaison, provides professional leadership support to the PNILP for the achievement of objectives set forth in its strategic plan. The principal task of the incumbent is to provide overall management, technical guidance and leadership to the PNILP team around national policies and strategies and support to the Global Fund supported grants.
2. Assist the PNILP and the Ministry of Health with initiating and conducting policy dialogue between the Global Fund Portfolio Manager and country team to troubleshoot as necessary to facilitate implementation of existing grants and development of Concept Note for new grants under the Global Fund New Funding Model.
3. Be a full member of the RBM in country partnership and participate in all quarterly coordination meetings.
4. Collaborate with senior staff of the PNILP, implementing partners, and other partners, such as WHO, UNICEF, World Bank, and NGOs to identify malaria control intervention gaps in Burundi, consistent with the malaria control coverage needs identified by the Burundi malaria strategic plan 2013-17 PNILP.
5. Assist the PNILP with advocacy for resource mobilization for malaria control from new potential partners including the private sector, international NGOs.
6. Provide targeted technical assistance to the PNILP to enhance financial management systems and processes for managing funds accountably and effectively.
7. Work with the PNILP and other appropriate partners to ensure full accountability and value for the resources provided for PNILP functioning.
8. Communicate on a regular basis and work jointly with other malaria stakeholders including the private sector and ensure that malaria activities are being implemented in coordination with and complementary to other USG health support, close coordination with USAID/ Burundi malaria technical advisor, other malaria donors (UNICEF, WHO and the Global Fund, Department of Defense) as required.
9. Assist the PNILP in developing plans to for future Global Fund concept notes. This includes providing managerial support to the PNILP leadership to brainstorm and identify technical interventions to be covered by future funding from the Global Fund.

This incumbent is not expected to play any supervisory role at the PNILP. S/He will receive administrative supervision from the LMG/Burundi support team with technical supervision from the USAID/ Burundi Malaria Technical Advisor and the PNILP Director, who will contribute to her/his evaluation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Advanced degree (Masters, PhD, or MD) in a health-related field or management field required. Specialized experience in malaria is not required, but preferred.
2. At least ten years of experience in progressively responsible experience in designing, implementing and managing malaria and other health programs in developing countries, with a preference given to candidates with African experience.
3. Demonstrated experience managing successful teams comprised of experienced professionals.
4. Demonstrated technical leadership, program management, strategic planning, policy experience and problem solving skills working on complex projects in a highly sensitive environment are required.
5. Experience with USAID-funded public health programs preferred; demonstrated technical capacity in financial management required.
6. At least five years of experience with or good knowledge of Global Fund operating procedures and financial management processes (proposal development and submission, monitoring and evaluation, PSM plan and reporting).
7. Ability to work effectively with a broad range of Burundian and USG personnel and partners, and have demonstrated skills in donor coordination and collaboration. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment to achieve consensus on policy, program and administrative matters is a must.
8. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate information to both health and non-health audiences, and achieve consensus on policy, project, research, and administrative matters.
9. Proven ability to communicate quickly, clearly and concisely – both orally and in writing -- in English and French is essential.
10. Excellent verbal communication skills, tact and diplomacy are required to establish and develop sustainable working relationships at the highest level and a high level of trust with public/private organizations. Verbal communication skills are also used to negotiate activity plans and resolve activity implementation issues with counterparts, partners and team members. Excellent written communication skills are required to prepare regular and ad hoc reports, activity documentation and briefing papers.
11. Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook, Access, SPSS and other statistical and other relevant software) are required for effectively operating in this position. Good computer skills are required to implement, analyze, and monitor, and manage activity goals, inputs, outcomes, and achievements.

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

How to apply:

https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/7078/senior-technical-advisor%2c-malaria...

Organization: Mines Advisory Group
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 02 Feb 2014

The total salary package for this position is £33,868 - £37,012 (circa $55,801- $60,981 USD) including basic salary, hardship allowance and cost of living allowance.

MAG saves lives and builds futures by working with others to reclaim land contaminated with the debris of conflict, to reduce the daily risk of death or injury for civilians, and to create safe and secure conditions for development. MAG shared the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize as a founding member of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines for our work to ban landmines. Our vision is a safe and secure future for men, women and children affected by armed violence and conflict.

Iraq is MAG’s longest-established programme with over 500 national staff. Since the conflict in 2003, the programme has adapted and changed to respond to conflict recovery and socio-economic development needs at the community and regional levels. The programme headquarters is in Erbil supporting activities throughout Iraq. We are seeking a Community Liaison Manager to support the programme with the development of Community Liaison systems and tools in support of the programme strategy.

As a Community Liaison Manager with MAG you will work within local communities and liaise with a wide range of relevant stakeholders. Your role will be to enhance national capacity building through the design and delivery of training and coaching to national Community Liaison staff. This will involve designing and delivering Mine Risk Education programmes to be implemented in the region by your Community Liaison teams.

Successful candidates will have experience of leading, motivating and managing national staff, have strong participatory learning and facilitation skills and experience of conducting needs or risk assessments in order to design and implement appropriate interventions. In addition, candidates should have experience in designing and delivering formal or informal training, with the ability to organize and coordinate activities or projects.

Areas of operations are often remote with basic amenities, so applicants will need to be able to deal with living and working in challenging environments. MAG takes its responsibility for the security and wellbeing of its staff very seriously. Due to the some of the areas in which we currently work in Iraq, living arrangements can involve restricted movement and access to recreational activities is limited. As a result of the security conditions, the post holder will be living and working in close proximity to other MAG staff.

Benefits

MAG staff are rewarded with generous benefits, both financial and non-financial:

• Salary: The total salary package for this position is £33,868 - £37,012 (circa $55,801- $60,981 USD) *Please see the general information for terms and conditions related to this.

• Accommodation: MAG will provide accommodation in-country.

• Leave: We recognise our staff work hard and need the appropriate time out to stay motivated. You'll have a minimum of six weeks out of the programme per year.

• For hardship programmes, as well as the hardship allowance, you will also be entitled to an additional 10 days leave.

• Flights: MAG provides three international flights home per year

• Insurance: All international staff are automatically covered by MAG's comprehensive insurance package including: Personal accident and medical expenses insurance; Death by natural causes insurance and access to 24-hour medical assistance including evacuation and repatriation.

How to apply:

Please visit the MAG website www.maginternational.org by the closing date of 2 February 2014.

Organization: Trócaire
Country: Ireland
Closing date: 29 Jan 2014

Description of the unit / department: Humanitarian UnitBackground to the Role: In response to the impact of Typhoon Haiyan, Trócaire has established a large-scale response with a variety of partners working in the affected areas. As the response and recovery work required is significant, Trócaire is committed to supporting partners in the recovery effort. Based in Ireland, the incumbent will work at Trócaire headquarters in Maynooth with regular travel to the Philippines.

Reporting to: Humanitarian CoordinatorManaging: (Individuals/Team) N/AContract Type: ContractContract Duration: 2 yearsGrade and Scale: DLocation of Position Maynooth with regular travel to the specified regionScope of the Role: Based in HQ in Maynooth, but with deployment to project sites, the programme officer will support partners responding in the Philippines to the recent typhoon and earthquake. The Officer will support the partners in needs identification and response planning, especially as the situation demands more recovery-focussed work. The Officer will also be responsible for monitoring and evaluation of Trócaire-supported interventions and liaise with partners to fulfil communication and visibility requirements. The officer will liaise with institutional funding personnel in Trócaire on donor requirements and accompany partners in accessing additional institutional funding as and where required.Safeguarding Children Policy: This position will have no direct contact with childrenKey Duties & Responsibilities Programme development and management- Develop a response strategy with partners, Trócaire humanitarian advisors and other stakeholders to respond to the relief and early recovery needs of people affected by the earthquake and the subsequent typhoon.
- Timely preparation and submission of programme documents, including programme proposals, project summaries, and situation reports.- Develop detailed relief budgets, proposals and work plans- Development, preparation and submission of funding proposals & reports to institutional donors as necessary- Assess the possibilities to develop new partnerships with local NGOs, faith based organisations and civil society- Ensure protection is effectively mainstreamed in all response programming, in liaison with the Trócaire protection advisor- Ensure delivery on key programme quality and accountability standards (including; Sphere, HAP)Partner engagement, networking & representation- Act as Trócaire’s key partner liaison for all matters related to the Philippines programme – including, local and international partners- Represent Trócaire on Philippines at key fora including Caritas, Irish Aid, Dóchas Humanitarian Aid Working Group meetings- Facilitate partners’ representation at cluster and other humanitarian fora if necessary/appropriate- Supporting the Humanitarian Programme Manager in representing Trócaire to Caritas member organisations and relevant institutional donors, and other agencies

Policy- Assist in the development of a Philippines- specific policy and advocacy strategy for Trócaire and lead on its implementation

Monitoring and evaluation- Develop a monitoring and evaluation plan appropriate for Trócaire’s humanitarian programme in Philippines- Ensure Trócaire strategy fulfils fundamental requirements for monitoring and evaluation- Support partners in their monitoring activities including; timely proposals and reports, which meet Trócaire standards- Ensure relevant learning from Trócaire’s response to previous humanitarian situations is incorporated into the Philippines response- Adhere as far as possible to Trócaire Programme Monitoring and Accountability Guidelines

Communications- In liaison with Trócaire’s Communications Team, support the gathering and collation of relevant information from partners and programmes for communication and fundraising purposes.- Update key organisational forums including Executive Leadership Team, as appropriate- Support partners in gathering lessons learnt and good practice across the programme, and through the Caritas network- To undertake media interviews (radio, print) as necessary concerning Trócaire’s response in Philippines- To be a key liaison for Dioceses, parishes and other parts of the Church - To work closely with Trócaire’s Diocesan Representatives on the appeals for Philippines

Administration & finance- Adherence to and utilisation of Trócaire programme and finance approvals process – Document Library & Agresso- Timely preparation, review, and submission of partner budgets and proposals for approval- Ensure that partners supply the necessary information to Trócaire finance to ensure the timely disbursement of funds to partners- Monitor partners’ financial reports and ensure that reports are compliant with Trócaire and donor regulations

Person Specification – Essential Requirements (E)(E) Qualification Third level qualification in relevant discipline(E) Experience - Demonstrated understanding of the region and the current context- 3-5 years experience of developing and managing Humanitarian Programmes - Experience of working with international donors, and reporting and monitoring according to specific donors templates.- Experience of working with/supporting and advising local partners- Proven experience in the provision of technical advice through mentoring support

(E) Skills - Technical skills in humanitarian response including knowledge and experience of working with the Red Cross code of conduct and SPHERE- Strong proposal and report writing skills- Ability to organize and meet deadlines, work independently, prioritize, and multitask.- Proven organisation and administrative skills, proficient with standard IT packages especially Excel. - Excellent interpersonal skills(E) Qualities - Willingness to work as part of and with other Church based organisations

(E) Other
Person Specification – Desirable Requirements (D)(D) Qualification
(D) Experience Experience of working in a complex, high pressure humanitarian context

(D) Skills Knowledge of Trócaire and its partnership approach.

How to apply:

Please apply through Trocaire website; www.trocaire.org/jobs.

Organization: Management Sciences for Health
Country: Côte d'Ivoire
Closing date: 30 Dec 2013

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Technical Advisor, Malaria Program/Global Fund Liaison position is designed to provide technical assistance to the country, specifically to the PNLP, in meeting the grant management and implementation demands of the Global Fund malaria grant.

The Senior Technical Advisor, Malaria Program/Global Fund Liaison, is expected to support the PNLP to implement the remainder of the Global Fund Round 8 grant and the NFM interim proposal.

The incumbent will be placed at the PNLP and will provide leadership and management support to the PNLP Program Coordinator. S/he will assist the Malaria Coordinator in planning, monitoring and coordinating activities, especially the upcoming mass distribution campaign.

The incumbent will work in collaboration with the USAID /Côte d’Ivoire Mission Team to ensure that up-to-date and strategic information on malaria activities are shared and disseminated among donors for prompt and appropriate decision making.

The work involves complex and interrelated processes. The political environment requires a high degree of sensitivity and diplomacy in supporting the PNLP, establishing dialogue, and developing activities to prevent and treat malaria. The incumbent will require a depth of expertise that will allow her/him to provide leadership and management in malaria-related issues and programs, including the capability to identify and systematize otherwise diffuse issues.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Technical Advisor, Malaria Program/Global Fund Liaison, provides professional leadership support to the PNLP for the achievement of objectives set forth in its strategic plan. The principal task of the incumbent is to provide overall management, technical guidance and leadership to the PNLP team around implementation of the Global Fund malaria grant. The incumbent will also coordinate with and provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health, if necessary, to prepare and conduct policy dialogue with the Global Fund Country Team on issues impeding smooth disbursement and implementation.

1. Assist the PNLP in taking appropriate management actions (planning, monitoring and evaluation, coordination, etc.) to meet the Global Fund grant requirements and/or conditions precedent so as to enable speedy Global Fund disbursements.

2. Assist the PNLP in the planning, logistics, communications and monitoring and evaluation of the 2014 LLIN mass distribution campaign.

3. Assist the PNLP in the design and implementation of the national malaria monitoring and evaluation plan, as well as to ensure that other partners develop project monitoring plans and report in a timely manner on their activities to the PNLP. It is also expected that the incumbent will provide expert advice and practical experience in helping the PNLP and other in-country malaria stakeholders to monitor inputs and outcomes, progress towards goals, and how to execute the plan jointly.

4. Assist the PNLP and the Ministry of Health with initiating and conducting policy dialogue between with the Global Fund Portfolio Manager and country team to troubleshoot as necessary to facilitate implementation of existing grants and development of Concept Note for new grant.

5. Assist the PNLP with planning interventions to be covered by the Global Fund resources in collaboration with CARE International, and conduct a thorough gaps analysis to identify contribution of all malaria partners to draw a big picture of malaria program coverage nationwide.

6. Collaborate with senior staff of the PNLP, implementing partners, and other partners, such as WHO, UNICEF, World Bank, and NGOs to identify malaria control intervention gaps in Côte d’Ivoire, consistent with the malaria control coverage needs identified by the strategy and plans of the PNLP.

7. Work in collaboration with the PNLP and Implementing Partners to support a malaria routine data system as part of the Health Management Information System (HMIS).

8. Work with the PNLP and other appropriate partners to ensure full accountability and value for Global Fund resources provided for PNLP functioning.

9. Assist the PNLP in developing plans to manage the Global Fund activities. This includes providing managerial support to the PNLP leadership to brainstorm and identify technical interventions to be covered by future funding from the Global Fund.

10. As the current national malaria strategy ends in 2015, the incumbent is expected to collaborate with the PNLP, WHO and other stakeholders to evaluate the strategy and plan for the development of a new multi-year national strategy.

This incumbent is not expected to play any supervisory role at the PNLP. S/He will receive administrative supervision from the LMG/Côte d’Ivoire support team with technical supervision from the USAID/ Côte d’Ivoire Health Officer and the National Malaria Coordination Program Director, who will contribute to her/his evaluation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Advanced degree (Masters, PhD, or MD) in a health-related field or management field required. Specialized experience in malaria is not required, but preferred.

2. At least ten years of experience in progressively responsible experience in designing, implementing and managing malaria and other health programs in developing countries, with a preference given to candidates with African experience.

3. Demonstrated experience managing successful teams comprised of experienced professionals.

4. Demonstrated technical leadership, program management, strategic planning, policy experience and problem solving skills working on complex projects in a highly sensitive environment are required.

5. Experience with USAID-funded public health programs preferred.

6. Previous experience with or good knowledge of Global Fund operating procedures (proposal development and submission, monitoring and evaluation and reporting).

7. Ability to work effectively with a broad range of Ivoirian and USG personnel and partners, and have demonstrated skills in donor coordination and collaboration. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment to achieve consensus on policy, program and administrative matters is a must.

8. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate information to both health and non-health audiences, and achieve consensus on policy, project, research, and administrative matters.

9. Proven ability to communicate quickly, clearly and concisely – both orally and in writing in English and French are essential.

10. Excellent verbal communication skills, tact and diplomacy are required to establish and develop sustainable working relationships at the highest level and a high level of trust with public/private organizations. Verbal communication skills are also used to negotiate activity plans and resolve activity implementation issues with counterparts, partners and team members. Excellent written communication skills are required to prepare regular and ad hoc reports, activity documentation and briefing papers.

11. Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook, Access, SPSS and other statistical and other relevant software) are required for effectively operating in this position. Good computer skills are required to implement, analyze, and monitor, and manage activity goals, inputs, outcomes, and achievements.

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

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please submit a resume to https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/6968/senior-technical-advisor%2c-malaria.... For more information about MSH, please visit our web site at www.msh.org. If you cannot apply online or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org.

Organization: US Agency for International Development
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 10 Oct 2013

Ladies/Gentlemen:

The United States Government, represented by the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications from qualified individuals interested in providing the personal services contract (PSC) services as described in the attached solicitation.

Submission shall be in accordance with the attached information and applications should be submitted electronically to the e-mail address provided in the attached solicitation.

This solicitation will remain open until October 10, 2013.

Any questions about this solicitation may be directed to Patrick Robinson, Contracting Officer, Phone (in Afghanistan) 1-301-490-1042 Ext. 4544 or e-mail at PRobinson@state.gov or Sameer Lodeen 1-301-490-1042 x 4344, e-mail at slodeen@usaid.gov. However, all applications must be sent to the e-mail address provided in the attached solicitation.

How to apply:

All applications should be submitted electronically to e-mail address

AfUSAIDJobs@state.gov

Attention: Sameer LodeenHuman Resources SpecialistUSAID/Afghanistan

To ensure that your application is received for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number in the subject line of your e-mail as “SOL-306-12-000025-02” or your application may not be considered.

Applicants may submit an application against this solicitation at any time but prior to October 10, 2013 unless revised.The highest ranking applications may be selected for an interview. Please note that only short listed candidates will be notified.

I. REQUIRED FORM AND DOCUMENTS FOR INITIAL CONSIDERATION:

Interested applicants must submit the following documents or their applications may not be considered for this position:

1. The most current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume;

2. Three (3) to five (5) references, who are not family members or relatives, with working telephone and email contacts,

• The applicant's references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities. USAID/Afghanistan will only contact references for the finalist, and will only do so with the permission of the applicant.

1. A written statement that addresses the Evaluation/Selection Criteria in this solicitation.

The CV/resume must contain sufficient relevant information to evaluate the application in accordance with the stated evaluation criteria. Broad general statements that are vague or lacking specificity will not be considered as effectively addressing particular selection criteria.

Organization: Church World Service
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 10 Sep 2013

Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsible for fund raising, program planning and budgeting:

• Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to public, foundation, and corporate sources:
• Research new funding prospects; analyze prospects to identify likely funding sources for specific projects, programs and other programming needs.
• Perform prospect research on possible donors to evaluate prospects for grants; engage with program officers at funding organizations to solicit invitations to submit proposals.
• Gather information from internal program personnel that will ensure understanding of the concept of a project or program for which funding is sought.
• Generate proposals and supporting documents in response to solicitations and ensure that proposals generates are gander mainstreamed.
• Maintain contact with grant-making organizations during their review of a submitted grant application in order to be able to supply additional supportive material.
• Arrange donors visit at project areas in coordination with other staff.
• Identify and design special events to support fundraising goals; assist with other fundraising projects as requested.
• Compliance to systems and follow-up processes, effectively work under pressure, use independent judgment, and produce a quality work product within tight time constraints.
• Ensure that projects assigned include and follow appropriate M&E systems, allowing for the documentation of best practices, lessons learned, and successes, and the use of M&E information and documentation to continually improve programming. Ensure that regular monitoring activities and other field activities requirement of the projects assigned to him are augmented on a timely basis.

Consultation and Coordination.

• Attend regularly held meetings to represent the organization. He/She will also be responsible in identifying other appropriate staff to attend meetings where deemed necessary and/or beneficial.
• Coordinate with other Governmental or Non-Governmental organizations for projects/programs improvements. Intensive networking is required.
• Submit required information to relevant Governmental authority on timely manner keeping in mind that management are taken into confidence.
• Work closely with AD-CHRM of DMP in networking with donors and other agencies in order to enhance visibility of the organization.
• Coordination with other technical staff in providing technical inputs or any other required assistance by other projects implemented under the Disaster Management Program. (Depending on expertise)
• Will coordinate closely with other organization’s programs especially in projects where other programs are also involved. Will ensure that other specialization of the organization is integrated into on-going projects (e.g. Capacity Building of partners through CBP. Monitoring of projects with SPHERE and HAP focal persons, gender mainstreaming through CBP etc.)
• Will work closely with other departments and ensure that the information requested by other departments is provided in a timely manner.

Records and Reporting.

• Ensures that the all projects/programs-related information are regularly updated and neatly organized, and share such information with Associate Director-CHRM/DMP upon request.
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of all narrative, financial, statistical, and other reports required by Associate Director-CHRM/DMP, or any other agencies related to the projects/programs in Pakistan.
• Ensure timely correspondence at all times.
• Ensure that knowledge gained through trainings are disseminated to other Disaster Management Program staff.
• Maintain records of submitted grants in database and in paper files, including grant tracking and reporting.
• Provide input for all written organizational materials (including Annual Report, newsletter, and website).
• The duties listed above covers most of the task that would be performed by the individual in this position; however the Donor Liaison & Networking Officer can also be assigned any other Official task by RR/Management as and when required

Qualifications :

• For the post of Donor Liaison and Networking Officer a university degree from recognized university and 3-5 years experience in the field of humanitarian response and /or development is considered necessary.
• This position requires comprehensive knowledge regarding development projects/programs, report/proposal writing, and management of staffs.
• This position also requires sufficient knowledge in humanitarian/development sector in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Knowledge in gender mainstreaming will also be an advantage.
• The Donor Liaison and Networking Officer needs to have good inter-personal skills and should have experience in staff management and networking with relevant organizations.
• Good writing, analyzing, reporting, and presenting skills are additional requirements for this position.
• Good English, Dari & Pashto are essential.
• The Donor Liaison and Networking Officer must be tolerant and sensitive to needs of religious and ethnic minorities, women and the poor.
• In the absence of the supervisors, the Donor Liaison and Networking Officer must have the confidence, initiative, patience and integrity to work independently.
• The Donor Liaison and Networking Officer is required to follow organization Accountability Framework and its commitment to the Codes of Conduct practiced by the organization. The Donor Liaison and Networking Officer will ensure his/her commitment to the organization mission and values and for working in accordance to her job expectations

How to apply:

Submission guidelines :

Deadline for applications September 10, 2013 Please submit your application (CV & Application) to: hjobapplications.ingo@gmail.com . Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Organization: World Vision
Country: Rwanda
Closing date: 16 Sep 2013

This is your opportunity to use your experience in management, grant funded projects and development work to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children.

You can do this by joining World Vision –a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The Resource Mobilization and Donor Liaison Team Leader-Rwanda will provide leadership and management in the development of World Vision Rwanda resource diversification strategy; strengthen networking and resource acquisition capabilities for World Vision Rwanda. You will also be responsible for the implementation and coordination of Grant Acquisition Management (GAM) processes, proposal formulation, donor liaison. You will track GAM performance metrics and build the capacity of local staff in resource acquisition, grants management and provide support to projects.

We believe that every child born is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Grow the current National Office (NO) institutional grant portfolio.

• Review and research possible proposals and recommend whether NO should pursue these opportunities within the parameters of the growth targets and strategy.

• Build staff capacity on institutional grant project/program management.

• Liaise with host government officials; coordinate and collaborate with top-level officials of the Ministry of Education

• Cultivate, serve and strengthen relationships with all major donors, mid-level donors, and support Donor Liaison Coordinator in building strong relationships with support offices and church partners.

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Master’s Degree in International Development, International Relations, Social Science, Management, Rural Development or any related field..

• Leadership capabilities that includes coaching staff to high level of performance & engaging in effective cross cultural & cross functional working to achieve shared goals and effective indirect line management.

• Experienced networker with an ability to maintain a good up to date knowledge of the grant opportunities and trends in the humanitarian sector.

• Proven experience in development work with a thorough understanding of sustainable development and sectoral interventions.

• At least 5 years of team management experience, preferably from a National Office.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in Rwanda, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply:

Find the full description and apply online by the closing date. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.

Organization: Internews Network
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 22 Sep 2013

Syria: Senior Humanitarian Liaison Officer

Syrian Humanitarian Communications Programme (HCP)

Reports to: Chief of PartyLocation: Amman, Jordan, with extensive travelling across the regionDuration: 11 monthsAnticipated start date: Monday October 21, 2013 (TBC)

Deadline for applications: Sunday September 22, 2013 (23:59 BST)

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

• • • Position subject to confirmation of funding + + +

BACKGROUND:

Initially based in Amman, Internews will implement a pan-regional Humanitarian Communications Program (HCP) that will provide Syrian IDPs, refugees, host communities and diaspora groups across the region with vital humanitarian and community information that affects their everyday lives.

Through humanitarian radio broadcasts and TV programs, community participation through SMS/mobile technology, social media channels, crisis mapping, a dedicated online platform and other relevant and secure communication channels, the HCP will disseminate timely, actionable and useful humanitarian information for target audiences about e.g. how to access and register for aid, provision of food, water, shelter, security conditions, referral services, health practices and services, to name a few.

Equally important, the HCP will foster audiences’ participation and bring voices and community feedback into humanitarian operations. The aim is to support 2-way communication between target audiences and humanitarian service providers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; other duties may be assigned:

• Listen/learn first, advocate later: Understanding national and international response capacities and coordination mechanisms, advocate, educate, forge consensus and support operational response mechanisms amongst a variety of humanitarian stakeholder on the vital importance of establishing a 2-way communication flow with affected communities and the Internews’ humanitarian media response and services.

• Representation: Represent the coordination and liaison work of the Internews team and actively participate in all relevant humanitarian coordination fora (i.e. cluster/sector meetings, Inter-cluster Coordination) to identify critical information needs for affected populations and to provide feedback on relevant production content. This also includes liaising staff from the Secretariat from the Communicating with Disaster Affected Communities (CDAC) Network, as required.

• Networking: In coordination with the Chief of Party, develop, maintain, and establish excellent working relationships with a wide range of humanitarian organizations -including Humanitarian and Refugee Coordinators, Emergency Directors and Country Directors- and government representatives, ensuring they understand the project and what it has to offer them in their daily work vis-à-vis service delivery and feedback mechanisms.

• Contact database: Maintain and update a database with all the relevant contacts (i.e. spokespersons and focal points) from the different organizations and government departments involved in humanitarian response.

• Partnership development: Ensure collaboration with different elements and members of the humanitarian architecture, including relevant cluster/sector leads, OCHA, UNHCR and needs assessment experts, to name a few through active participation in relevant coordination for and bilateral meetings.

• Feedback loop: In coordination with the Research & Learning Manager, ensure that feedback gained from project activities is made available to humanitarian organizations (i.e. brief presentations at cluster/sector meetings and other coordination fora, social media...), and government officials, as required.

• Editorial input: Propose story ideas for production as required (e.g. sourcing stories and information from different stakeholders and assisting production team in arranging interviews; helping with the production when necessary; and arranging logistics and meetings/visits for local production teams, as required).

• Daily rundowns: Depending on the needs of the project, compile and distribute daily rundowns with the headlines of Internews‘ humanitarian communication program (i.e. radio, TV, SMS, crisismap) via e.g. email, social media, or relevant other means to all relevant humanitarian stakeholders.

• Regular Situation Reports/updates: Compile and distribute regular situation reports on the outputs and activities of the coordination and liaison effort and the overall Internews response for internal and external use (e.g. OCHA, UNHCR, CDAC-Network updates…) via e-newsletter and social media.

• Reporting: Contribute to overall written program reporting for a variety of funders.

• Any other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• English language fluency is required.

• Experience in the MENA region and Arabic fluency are highly desired.

• 5-10 years working in relief operations in challenging environments, including countries in conflict, transitional, post-conflict situations.

• Excellent working knowledge of the mandates and modalities of the international humanitarian sector.

• Proven experience working with media and communications in humanitarian contexts.

• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to liaise authoritatively with figures from the humanitarian community, local media, local government and army, and other relevant actors, including donors, when required.

• An understanding of the vision/mission, core values and objectives of Internews.

• Understanding of and passion for the area of communications with disaster-affected communities.

• Experience in building and effectively managing and supervising local staff.

• Knowledge of Ushahidi/crisis mapping, mobile technology and SMS, and social media – candidates with active, professional social media presence will be highly considered.

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, pro-activeness, creative problem-solving and ethical management.

• Excellent critical thinking, and communication and reporting skills, both written and oral.

• Psychological resilience and a sense of humour.

• Relevant university degree.

ABOUT INTERNEWS EUROPE & INTERNEWS HUMANITARIAN COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS:

Internews Europe (www.internews.eu) is an international media development organization whose mission is to empower local media worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect, and the means to make their voices heard.

Since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, Internews Europe and its sister organization in the US, Internews (www.internews.org), have been present in major humanitarian crises around the world, establishing critical links between affected populations, local media, and humanitarian agencies to provide life-saving information and set up effective two-way communication platforms.

Internews is a founding member and host at its London office of the Communicating with Disaster-Affected Communities (CDAC) Network (www.cdacnetwork.org), a ground breaking cross-sector collaboration between aid agencies, UN organizations, the Red Cross Movement, and media development organizations that recognizes information and 2-way communication as key humanitarian deliverables.

Internews and the CDAC Network believe that COMMUNICATION IS AID - watch this 2-minute animation and see why: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6bB0y8DdYY

Internews Europe is an ECHO partner and is pre-qualified to the DFID’s Rapid Response Facility (RRF).

Learn more about Internews' Humanitarian Communication Programs online and download a brief overview of our humanitarian work in 2012 here.

Follow Internews’ humanitarian work also on Twitter: @jqg @internews and @internewseurope and check news and updates on humanitarian communications through @CDACN and the hashtag #commisaid.

How to apply:

TO APPLY:

Please visit Internews' website to apply: https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH17/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=INTERNEWS&...

Or http://www.internews.org/jobs

Organization: Mines Advisory Group
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 18 Aug 2013

Senior Community Liaison Advisor£34,344- £38,856 per annum, plus contributory pensionBased in the UK (Preferably Manchester or North West) with significant travel

MAG saves lives and builds futures by working with others to reclaim land contaminated with the debris of conflict, to reduce the daily risk of death or injury for civilians, and to create safe and secure conditions for development. Our vision is a safe and secure future for men, women and children affected by armed violence and conflict.

Based in the UK but with worldwide travel, MAG is seeking a Senior Community Liaison Advisor to join our IDET team. Reporting to the Technical Director, you will be MAG’s most senior Community Liaison (CL) representative and play a central role in the development of our CL function. You will be responsible for promoting and improving quality, standardisation and accountability within the function as well as supporting the recruitment and development of CL staff. You will also play a key role in providing our integrated Programmes Team with CL expertise, from proposal development to monitoring and evaluation. You will also be expected to represent the organisation at the highest levels, with a focus on developing MAG’s community safety and security initiatives.

You will be able to use your experience in designing, delivering, monitoring and evaluating community liaison and risk education activities to provide training and capacity building to national CL staff. You will also have the opportunity to use your experience in the design and delivery of informal and formal training in the provision of CL support, through programme visits and remote contact. The successful candidate will therefore need previous experience of CL activities and an understanding of MAG’s work. Finally, you will be able work independently while being part of a geographically diverse team.

How to apply:

For further information and details on how to apply, please visit the job pages of our website www.maginternational.org before the closing date of Sunday 18th August 2013.