NGO JOBS

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Apr 2014

Terms of Reference

Public Finance and Local Governance Consultant – Research and Evidence

1. Background

UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Public investments oriented toward and reaching girls and boys are essential to the fulfillment of their rights, as recognized in the Article IV of the Convention for the Rights of the Child (CRC), which obligates governments to undertake measures to the maximum extent of their available resources to fulfill children’s rights.

The role of national public finance policy and management is increasingly central for achieving results for children. For UNICEF, to leverage national resources means not only supporting the development of child-friendly policies and institutions, but also tackling budget and public financial management (PFM)-related bottlenecks and barriers to ensure that inputs are translated into intended outputs and impact for children. UNICEF’s engagements in budgets and public finance issues are particularly important for addressing social exclusion. Even when overall policies are improving and budgets are increasing, inequitable and inefficient budgetary allocations, as well as issues with subnational budget planning and management, play a key role in the systematic exclusion of disadvantaged children.

Therefore, in line with UNICEF’s 2014-2017 Strategic Plan, the Social Inclusion Section in UNICEF New York Headquarters will prioritize activities around two inter-related initiatives aimed at increasing the advocacy around and the support to UNICEF field offices, in order to increase the size, efficiency, equity and transparency of public investments towards achieving children’s rights. The two initiatives and expected UNICEF contributions are:

1. Provide technical input to the development of and consultation around the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC)’s General Comment on Public Spending to Realize Children’s Rights (GC);
2. Develop an internal Strategic Guidance (SG) on Public Finance and Local Governance (PFLG) to synergize, take to scale and systemize the equity focus of sector-based and cross-cutting initiatives led or supported by UNICEF.

It is expected that the evidence and strategies identified for the SG will feed into the evidence and advocacy messages for both the GC itself and the resource handbook that will be developed and disseminated during 2016 to facilitate the GC implementation by stakeholders such as governments, parliamentarians and civil society organizations.

2. Purpose

UNICEF is seeking a consultant to provide research and evidence generation support for the UNICEF’s contribution to the GC and the development of the SG. To ensure the relevance and quality of the evidence generated from desk-based review and case studies, it is expected that the consultant will participate in and contribute to the consultation processes for the production of both the GC and the SG. In addition, the consultant is expected to liaise regularly with focal points in the Programming Division in NYHQ on sector-specific PFLG issues. Due to the tight production timelines of both initiatives and the need for frequent, timely feedback to ensure best quality of deliverables, this consultant is expected to work full time and on-site.

3. Expected Results

Under the supervision of Chief of PFLG Unit, the consultant will produce the following results:

· A literature review of evidence on effective strategies, approaches, and practices, as well as lessons learned in the area of PFLG:

o Based on secondary research and through an extensive desk review, the consultant will summarize and synthesize relevant experiences and findings from available literature, in order to generate the evidence base for identifying effective strategies, approaches and practices, as well as lessons learned. The scope of the review may include i) relevant internal publications (e.g. the global stock-take, and the multi-media case studies of UNICEF county initiatives), and ii) external publications including, but not limited to, those by the World Bank, International Budget Partnership (IBP), Decentralization and Local Governance (DeLoG), ODI Centre for Aid and Public Expenditure (CAPE), Oxfam, and other UN agencies.

o The outputs will be delivered in modules that correspond to the five categories of PFLG interventions in the SG, namely i) budget data and bottlenecks analysis, ii) policy dialogue and advocacy around budget issues identified; iii) budget monitoring and tracking with a focus on strengthening local governance, iv) budgetary impact assessments (e.g. has UNICEF’s PFLG work led to greater, more efficient, equitable public spending?), and v) cross-cutting capacity development and partnerships.

· Input to the drafting and the consultation processes of the CRC General Comment and the PFLG Strategic Guidance:based on the above, the consultant will draw out relevant supporting evidence and produce drafting and analytical input to the milestones products for the GC and SG.

4. Duration

This is a 9-month assignment expected to begin on May 19, 2014. This consultancy is required to be full time, on-site at UNICEF Headquarters in New York City, although occasional working offsite is possible subject to supervisor pre-approval.

5. Activities and Deadlines

The consultant will be responsible for delivering on the following:

Output/DeliverableDeadline Amount Payable US$Literature review of evidence on effective PFLG strategies, approaches, and practices Review methodology developed May 26, 2014 Evidence base for modules 1-2 developed June 6, 2014 Evidence base for modules 3-4 developed June 20, 2014 Evidence base for modules 5 developed June 30, 2014 Other evidence as needed for the CRC General Comment See below PFLG strategic guidance Drafting and analytical inputs to annotated outline June 30, 2014 Drafting and analytical inputs to zero draft August 30, 2014 Participation in the expert meeting* Sept 30, 2014 Participation in the consultations with reference groups Oct. 31, 2014 Drafting and analytical inputs to the final draft Dec. 31, 2014 Companion resource handbook produced Feb. 18. 2015 CRC General Comment Drafting inputs to scoping document August 31, 2014 Participation in the expert meeting* Sept. 30, 2014 Drafting input to outline Oct. 30, 2014 Drafting input to zero draft Jan. 31, 2015TOTAL

*the meeting serves two purposes.

6. Competencies and Skills Required

· Advanced university degree in Economics, Public Finance, Social Sciences, Public Policy and/or Administration, International Relations or other relevant discipline.

· Minimum of 8 years of professional work experience in public financial policy, management and budgeting. Experience in local/community-level budget monitoring and analysis strongly preferred. Familiarity with UNICEF programming is a plus. Experience in fragile states also desirable.

· Strong research and drafting skills, especially to analyze and package qualitative information.

· Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and drive for results.

· Fluency in English mandatory. Fluency in French highly desirable.

How to apply:

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a one-page cover letter summarizing relevant experience, CV and P 11 form (which can be downloaded from our website at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html) to pdconsultants@unicef.org with subject line “Public Finance and Local Governance Consultant – Research and Evidence” by 30^th April 2014, 5:00pm EST.

At the end of the cover letter, please indicate: (a) acknowledgement that you are able to be located in New York City throughout the duration of this assignment; and (b) your daily rate to perform this assignment (Note: your daily rate will be paid out on a monthly basis according to the number of official UN working days each month). Applications that do not include this information will not be considered. Compensation will be commensurate to experience and guided by competitive market rates.

Organization: Christian Aid
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 31 Jan 2014

As part of the project “Increasing Women’s products competitiveness in local and external markets” funded by Christian Aid and executed by The Agricultural Development Association (PARC), a market study should be carried out in the United Kingdom. The study should deliver comprehensive information about the fair trade market in general, and about the Palestinian product competitiveness in particular. It will focus on specific products namely olive oil, almonds, medjoul dates and za’atar.

See attached document for full details

How to apply:

Please send your CV / letter of interest and price quotation in USD to saleem@pal-arc.org no later than Jan 31st 2014. Note that PARC has to deduct 5% of the paycheck for taxes

Organization: Médicos del Mundo
Country: Spain
Closing date: 05 Feb 2014

MISIÓNS/he is in charge of management, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the program in line with MdM mandate and framework, project strategy and budget as well as donors’ agreements.

ORGANIZATION CHARTUnder the supervision of the Operations Local Operations Director

TASK AND RESPONSABILITIESS/he supports to Inclusion Social Unit.S/he ensures the project’s implementation complies with MdM mechanisms and regulations.S/he is in charge of the program's technical assessments and supervises the proper implementation of activities in the field.S/he prepares donors reporting and funding proposal requests where applicable.S/h supports for the operational management of the Database of Social Inclusion

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION Academic: Degree in social or health disciplines.Other skills; knowledge in Logical Framework approach, gender and human righs, harm reduction strategies and health public,

Language; english.A relevant second language, eg spanish or french; Excellent Computer literacy (with Word, Excel, PP as basics);

SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEWork experience with MARP’s (most at risk populations) Minimum 2 years. Experience in projects funded by international donors (FEI; DGSANCO,..)Be committed to MdM’s values as an organisation and be motivated by its non-statutory, Not-For-Profit modelGood team worker, able to support other members of a team, work together for common objectives, but also work independently when necessary.

How to apply:

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Organization: Comitato Collaborazione Medica
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 09 Feb 2014

CCM (Comitato Collaborazione Medica) is an Italian NGO operating in Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, South Sudan, Somalia and implementing a variety of health-related projects.In Garowe CCM (in partnership and funded by UNOPS) is supporting the Garowe General Hospital since 2010, by contributing to the payment of its recurrent costs, procuring drugs and supplies and providing technical support to the hospital management.In 2014 CCM intends to support the Hospital Management Team to improve the quality of care delivered by the hospital, with a specific attention to three departments in particular: the Maternity, the Emergency Room (ER) and the Surgical Department.The action is focused on two principle elements of care, to ensure the improvement of the clinical services provided by the hospital: the processes and the structure of care. The interaction and synergy of these two aspects will promote the quality of care as final outcome of the action.In terms of processes of care, the intervention will focus on the definition and monitoring of clinical pathways and procedures to guarantee the management of patients according to standard criteria. The assessment of the health workers’ performance and their compliance with the set standards will promote the detection and rectification of quality problems at early stage and eventually lead to the delivery of a care which is quality, safe and effective.In terms of structure of care, the intervention will focus on ensuring the availability of resources needed to deliver (i.e., supplies and consumables) and monitor (i.e., information system) the expected quality of care.

Duty Station: based in Garowe, Puntland, Somalia with possible mission to Nairobi for coordination activitiesContract duration: 6 months (with possible extension)Start date: ASAP

Duties and ResponsibilitiesZonal Representative related responsibilities:When CCM Country Representative is not present, the Zonal Representative represents the Organization with all the project(s) stakeholder, donors, partners and local Authorities in Puntland and s/he ensures a constant communication with the Country Representative about any issue that may arise in the area. Upon request s/he can support the Country Representative in the above mentioned activities at central level.S/he reports directly to the Country Representative.

Areas of responsibility and tasksS/he participates in the coordination meeting with Puntland Local Authorities, Health Sector, Health Cluster, NSP, NGO Consortium and any other relevant coordination meeting held in Garowe and shares the minutes with the Country Representative. In all the coordination meetings the ZR has the responsibility to represent the views of the association previously agreed with the CR;? S/he monitors that CCM in Puntland fulfills with all the requirement according to the local law (registrations, MoU, etc.) and timely informs CCM Country Administrator in Nairobi about deadlines to submit documents, renewal and any new document that may be required by the Puntland administration.? S/he is in charge of management and maintenance of CCM Garowe office and its equipment; s/he supervises all the staff afferent to the office and writes a monthly report to the Country Representative according to CCM format and procedures.

Project Officer related responsibilitiesUnder the supervision of the Medical Coordinator S/he is responsible for the implementation of project activities (including the administrative and financial aspects). S/he cooperates with the Country Representative, the Regional Health Advisor and the Project Medical Coordinator for the monitoring of the project, the planning of the activities and for the preparation of the budget.S/he reports directly to the Medical Coordinator.

Areas of responsibility and tasks? S/he ensures that the project is implemented according to the contract signed with the donor, its rules and indications (e.g. visibility, documentation, monitoring and evaluation) and CCM’s internal procedures. For all health related issues the Project Officer operates under the supervision of the Project Medical Coordinator and the Regional Health Advisor? S/he is responsible for:o Cooperatinge with CCM project team for the timely and effective implementation of the project activities;o Improving the data collection and the reporting system according Puntland’s MoH guidelines and tools (HMIS, IDSR, etc);o Assisting the Medical Coordinator in the supervision of the Nursing care activities;o The management of the project budget, formulation of work plan and the submission of fund requests to the Head Office and regular reporting on the project according to requirements by the donors and CCM;o The administration of the project funds (including all partners contributions and cofounding) and collection of the necessary documentation for the financial report;o The procurement of goods, services and construction according to the CCM and Donors’ procedures. The Project Officer is supported by CCM Nairobi Procurement Officer and the Logistician;o Organizing the logistic of the missions from CCM Head Office in Nairobi in cooperation with the Logistician;o Informing the Country Representative and the Medical Coordinator (for health related issues) of any change/problem about the project, that may compromise the observance of the contractual bonds and/or the staff management and/or the presence and the good name of CCM in the Country;? S/he facilitates the identification and formulation of proposals for new projects;? Based on Country Representative’s mandate, S/he ensures the correct management of general services and the smooth operation of the field office/compound;? S/he monitors the security in area of intervention and provide continues updates/advice the Country Representative. During the missions of expat staff he is in charge of all security issues;? Any other task, related to the project, may be required by the Medical Coordinator or the Country RepresentativeThe Zonal Representative/Project Officer is based in Garowe, Puntland, Somalia and according to the Country Representative indications s/he will be available for assessment missions in Puntland and for internal and external coordination meetings in CCM Nairobi office.

Education, Qualifications & Experience Required? Relevant Degree in Medical field. BSc in nursing, midwifery or Clinical Officer combined with a relevant experience can be considered? MPH is strong asset? At least 3 years of relevant work experience in cooperation projects in developing countries? Good Knowledge in data collection methodologies? Sound knowledge of Project Cycle Management, monitoring (logical framework, M&E tool), accountability and reporting? Good knowledge of Puntland (Somalia) contest? Good communication and interpersonal skills? Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team? Demonstrated capacity to organize the work and to be focused on the achievement of expected results? Willingness to work under pressure and long hours, if required? Proficiency in Microsoft Office? Fluency of both written and spoken English? Fluency of both written and spoken Somali? Good knowledge and previous experiences with international donors funded programs would be an asset? Proven experience in public health would be an asset? Past experience in an NGO will be a strong advantage

How to apply:

Please send motivation letter and CV with 3 references to ccm.nbi@ccm-italia.orgPlease indicate the vacancy reference in the email subject - REF: 2014ZR/PO GaroweApplications will be reviewed as they are received.Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.For further information on the organization, please visit the website at www.ccm-italia.org.

Organization: Pact
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 16 Nov 2013

Program Manager, Local Governance and Service Delivery (Community Driven Development) ProjectRequisition Number 13-0191Post Date 10/11/2013City JubaDescription Position Summary: The Program Manager provides overall program oversight and management to Pact’s role as the coordinating agency for the Local Governance and Service Delivery Project’s (LGSDP) community engagement component, initiated by the Government of the Republic of South Sudan (GRSS). The Program Manager will provide overall technical support, oversight and management of all components of the initiative including: representation with donors and government counterparts, and partners; oversight of program implementation; oversight of program methodologies and materials, supervision of sub-grantee “facilitating partners” and their compliance with the operating manual and methodologies developed; oversight of the program budget and finances; management of program human resources issues; building a strong team (including internal staff capacity development); monitoring of facilitating partners and coordination of monitoring and report writing.

This is initially a 12 month project, but may be extended pending funding to a multi-year position. This position is pending funding.

DescriptionPact in South Sudan seeks a Program Manager for the community engagement component of the GRSS initiated/ World Bank sponsored Local Governance and Service Delivery Program (LGSDP). This program will follow community driven development/ reconstruction methodology that has been modified for South Sudan. The successful candidate should demonstrate strong technical knowledge and working experience coordinating and implementing community driven development programs or similar programs employing strong participatory planning and engagement at the village (or equivalent) levels as well as experience liaising with government counterparts in similar programs, preferably in the Horn/ East Africa.

Specific Duties and ResponsibilitiesOverall responsibilities1. Provide lead technical direction / technical assistance in design and planning for capacity related programs and activities;2. Work closely with the capacity development team and program teams and local partners to ensure adequate capacity is built in both technical and organizational areas.

Representation & Coordination• Maintain a strong relationship with the Government of the Republic of South Sudan (GRSS) Local Government Board (LGB) and the World Bank, in particular regarding methodology, program progress and operational planning issues. Ensure that all relevant government (national and state) representatives are kept in the loop on discussions regarding the program;• Ensure the development and timely submission of quality program documents, including narrative reports, lessons learned & success stories, beneficiary profiles, and other communications documents. • Coordinate with other Pact programs, especially those operating in the counties affected by this program; • Activate and maintain positive relationships with relevant government authorities and key partners;• Develop project/program briefing papers and other publicity materials to communicate the impact of and learning from the delivery of the program;• As appropriate, represent Pact and LGSDP to other external actors, or in coordination fora.

Program Design & Quality:• Ensure that high quality program methodologies and materials, in line with the operating manual and agreed upon methodology, are developed for all parts of the program and are rolled out to all facilitating partners;• Ensure that all facilitating partners have adequate understanding of the methodologies and materials prior to implementation; • Ensure that activities are implemented according to a well-defined set of program protocols and tools which balance the need for timely achievement of objectives with the importance of quality processes, and methodological rigor;• Provide monitoring and technical support directly to facilitating partners, including frequent visits to program sites (outside of Juba);• Working with the Pact team and the LGSDP program staff, ensure that facilitating partner implementation is monitored and information is gathered regarding the implementation process and any needed/ recommended adjustments in methodology or materials;• On the basis of strong program monitoring, recommend adjustments to the program design or implementation protocols, and implement these as agreed with the LGB and the World Bank; • Foster an atmosphere of constructive critique and continuous improvement of program approaches among Pact and Facilitating partner staff and with the LGB and the World Bank.

Program Management and Oversight: • Ensure that the project is implemented according to defined work plans in order to achieve project deliverables. Through strong planning and monitoring, identify potential obstacles to programmatic success in a timely fashion, and implement corrective actions as needed;• Provide overall oversight to the program budget, and liaise with key internal stakeholders to ensure spending is planned, executed and managed as appropriate;• Manage contractual and programmatic aspects of relations with facilitating partners, including working with partners to ensure timely programmatic and financial report submission; • Introduce quality assurance initiatives to address efficiency, effectiveness, or compliance concerns.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning (MERL)• Ensure that a robust M&E system is integrated into the program methodology and approach;• Ensure that learning is evaluated and recorded for all aspects of program implementation and that learning is incorporated into revisions of the operating manual, program implementation methodology and all materials;• Maintain familiarity with similar programs and methodologies within South Sudan and globally.

Staff Management1. Directly supervise the Program Deputy Program Manager and liaise with M&E to supervise the M&E specialist. 2. Directly supervise any consultants hired for this program including those hired to develop programming materials;3. Mentor, coach and support LGSDP Program staff through regular one-to-one supervision, annual performance appraisals and other mechanisms for their professional growth and continuous development;4. Participate in program monitoring, evaluating and periodic reporting related to capacity development and civil society strengthening; 5. Support regular evaluation of program components in terms of feasibility, efficiency and effectiveness; 6. Provide regular comprehensive program updates to supervisor as to program status, current and emerging issues, etc.

Other TasksPerform other duties as assigned.

Person SpecificationEssential:• A proven and successful track record that features at least 6 years of previous senior program management experience;• Prior experience with Community-Driven Reconstruction or Community-Driven Development programming, or similar;• Extensive experience coordinating and liaising with senior government representatives on similar projects; • Demonstrated experience delivering programs to tight deadlines;• Demonstrated ability for rapid analysis of very complex issues, strong decision-making, and translation of programmatic learning and priorities into operational strategies; • Knowledge of local governance and decentralization issues in post-conflict contexts, and of gender and inclusion strategies; • Very strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook); • Ability to travel frequently to project sites for monitoring visits, including remote areas.

Desirable:? Experience with budget management, navigating financial systems and payments, and contracts management; ? Excellent human resource management skills, interpersonal skills, cross-cultural communication and ease in managing a multi-ethnic team;? Language proficiency (Arabic especially) a plus;? Prior experience in South Sudan a plus.

Personal: ? Ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with donors, government representatives, contractors, international and local NGOs;? Demonstrable commitment to the values and ethos of Pact;? Outgoing personality;? Flexible, proactive and innovative style.

How to apply:

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

Organization: Social Impact
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 31 Oct 2013

Background:

Social Impact (SI) is a Washington, DC-area international development management consulting firm. We provide a full range of innovative program evaluation, management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations and policies. Our global services are in the areas of democracy and governance, health and education, agriculture, the environment, and economic growth.

Objective:

Social Impact is currently accepting expressions of interest for an anticipated USAID-funded project in Afghanistan. The project will assist USAID/Afghanistan to monitor its portfolio of development assistance projects. The project will involve innovative techniques that cover a broad range of technological sophistication in the monitoring and evaluation field. SI is seeking a local Performance Monitoring Plan Specialist (PMPS) and Officer (PMPO) for this upcoming contract.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

The PMPS and PMPO will provide oversight for the design and implementation of the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP), including developing indicators and collecting and verifying all data related to performance monitoring. He/She will work with the Senior M&E Officer, and/or the Chief of Party to develop, refine and implement USAID’s PMP while coaching staff and relevant partners on PMP implementation and associated data collection and reporting. The position will require some traveling throughout Afghanistan, subject to security considerations.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in relevant field;
• Minimum four (4) years of progressive experience in designing, implementing, managing, and analyzing the results of performance evaluations of development projects. Preferably, at least two (2) years should be in post conflict or fragile environmental states;
• At least three (3) years of experience designing, managing, and revising PMPs in-developing countries;
• At least two (2) years implementing quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis for evaluations and assessments, including experience with sampling methods and statistical analysis;
• Demonstrated success in providing technical and programmatic guidance to diverse stakeholders on optimal mechanisms and methodologies for quality performance monitoring, data validations, planning, quality controls, accountability mechanisms, assessments and evaluations;
• Previous experience on donor funded projects in Afghanistan preferred;
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

How to apply:

Please apply at the following link: http://socialimpact.devhire.devex.com/jobs/328457

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com

Please submit an updated resume and cover letter by clicking "Apply Now"

We will contact only eligible candidates to further discuss their availability. Please no phone calls. Social Impact is an equal opportunity employer.

Organization: ActionAid
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 24 Sep 2013

ActionAid International Kenya is an affiliate of ActionAid International which is active in over 42 countries in Africa, Asia, America and Europe and works in partnership with other affiliate organizations in Spain, Britain, Ireland, Netherlands, Italy and the USA to eradicate poverty and social injustices. The organization has been working in Kenya since 1972 to ensure social justice through anti-poverty initiatives, local institutional capacity building and public policy influencing processes, directly impacting on lives of over 1 million people.

ActionAid is seeking consultant (s) or agency to conduct an end-term evaluation of its programmes in Usigu Local Rights Programme(LRP) which is phasing out in December 2013. ActionAid’s work in the LRP were focused on Right to Just and Democratic Governance; Women’s Rights; HIV and AIDS and Right to Health; Right to Food; and Education and Child Rights.

2.0 The Objectives of the Evaluation

The overall objective of the assignment is to carry out an end term evaluation in the LRP to assess the extent to which AAIK’s achieved the desired end-results and generate information to inform future interventions in other areas. Specifically, this evaluation aims to:? Establish the extent to which the goals and objectives of ActionAid programmes in Usigu were met
? Assess the effectiveness of AAIK’s interventions and strategies, outcomes and impact/change realized through the programme in the lives of direct target groups, indirect target groups and other stakeholders with special emphasis on community organization, capacity building and advocacy
? Determine the efficiency of the programme achieved in terms of cost vs benefit to community, human resource, timeliness and relevance of projects.
? Assess the viability of sustainability strategies put in place in the LRP - programming approaches (systems, structures and methods) examining them for quality, compliance with standard.
? Assess LRP county level engaements in relation to advocacy, networking and collaboration
? Identify possible gaps/weaknesses in programme design, approach and implementation and make recommendations to ActionAid to inform future interventions in other areas.
? To appraise the programme partnership approach to community implementation, research and advocacy in relation to the programmes achievement.

2.1 Scope of the Evaluation

AAIK work is anchored on the principles of Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA). In this context, therefore, the consultant/agency is expected to assess the performnace of the LRP in light of HRBA focusing on the following dimensions:
Impact and effectiveness: what are the impacts of the initiatives(intended vs unintended, positive vs negative); who benefitted from the initiatives and how, is it the rich or the poor; what is the level of involvement & participation of women and poor, how have these impacts been translated to households, how have the initiatives led to capacity building for local communities/groups.
Efficiency: is the money, effort and time well spent in relation to the objectives; how well were the tools and guidelines within AAIK used to implement the initiatives; are they appropriate; was the financial and technical support provided sufficient, is the planning process for the programme appropriate and are there adequate and efficient implementing procedures, how do the staff secure proper management of the various types of initiatives.

Relevance of the AAIK Initiatives: How were the interventions designed? What were the priority issues that AAIK sought to address, were these addressed? How were the various groups of poor people targeted and involved (i.e women, PLWHAs, children, youth), what is the relevance of the approaches used to the situational contexts of the LRP and to the set strategic objectives of the LRP, and to what extent are the LRP initiatives in line with AAIK’s HRBA approach? What are the gender considerations identified and integrated in programming.

Sustainability: Are the projects initiated sustainable, who owns or manages these projects; how would external factors affect their sustainability, what exit strategies are in place, do the local institutions and or partners have adequate capacity to carry on with the activities? how well is the project/interventions linked with others service providers for technical support?

Monitoring and evaluation systems: How were the results of the LRP initiatives measured? Did the LRP have appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems in place to track results of the initiative? To what extent did lack of an effective M&E system hinder the achievement of desired objectives at the LRP?

Partnerships: review identification and relationship with partners in relation to community implementation, research and advocacy in relation to the programme’s achievements. The consultant should assess the effectiveness of partnerships and make recommendations to improve our partnership in future. For example: how well has each partner fulfilled its obligations and contributed to the programme’s achievements; how have the different partnerships helped or hindered the achievement of programme’s objectives and the delivery of lasting change; what have been the key challenges among the partnerships and limitations among the partners?

3.0 Key Deliverables

The key deliverable expected at the end of the evaluation is the evaluation report that should include:• A stand-alone 6-10 page executive sumary distilling the key findings of the evaluation;
• A clear methodology for the evaluation
• Key findings focussing on the performance of the LRP focussing on the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and impact with regard to AAIK’s work and approach
• Lessons learned and best practices: What worked well and why; what didn’t work well and why?
• Practical recommendations for improving effectiveness of delivery of AAIK’s initiatives and areas requiring further support

Annexes: Evaluation tools, list of key informants and any other relevent information. The format of the report will be agreed upon with the successful bidder.

7.0 Evaluation Timelines

The evaluation is expected to be conducted between September and October 2013 and will last for a period of one month.

How to apply:

Interested consultants should submit a technical (not more than 10 pages) detailing understanding of the Terms of Reference and the methodology for the evaluation with resumes of the core team. They should also provide a financial proposal (one page). The proposals should be submitted to Wyckliff.Ombede@actionaid.org and George.Oduor@actionaid.org on or before Tuesday, September 24th, 2013. For any clarifications, please contact the aforementioned.

Organization: Broederlijk Delen
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 15 Sep 2013

Together with some 170 partner organizations in the South, and thousands of volunteers in Flanders, Broederlijk Delen is constantly working towards sustainable development. We do not launch projects in the South ourselves, but we support the plans of the local people. Rural development, food security and human rights are the complementary domains in which Broederlijk Delen is operating.

In each of our partner countries, Broederlijk Delen has a local representative who represents the organisation in the region and cooperates closely with the staff in Brussels.

Currently we are looking for a local representative for Guatemala.

Job description

• You conceive a regional policy and program together with our staff in Brussels.
• You develop long-lasting relationships with the partner organisations, a.o. through frequent field visits
• You stimulate capacity building within the partner organisations
• You encourage collaboration between the partner organisations and you focus on the projects’ and program’s efficiency and quality
• You monitor the partner’s projects, also financially, in order to assure results-based management
• You develop a network of and synergies with and between relevant local stakeholders and you represent Broederlijk Delen at local and Belgian/European governments
• You do the follow-up of the development workers and volunteers who work in your region
• You communicate actively with the staff in Brussels about the projects’ and program’s evolutions on the field
• You give input from the field for the global Broederlijk Delen policy

Profile

The candidate:

• Has as university degree or can compensate this with his/her professional experience
• Has a relevant professional experience of at least 5 years of which at least 3 years in the South, at least partly in Latin-America
• Has affinity with the North-South movement and with Latin-America
• Speaks and writes fluently Spanish; good knowledge of English and French; knowledge of Dutch is a plus
• Has good knowledge of result-based project and program management
• Is familiar with a rights based approach
• Has a good practical knowledge of common software
• Has a good understanding of the theoretical, methodological and practical aspects of development and transformation processes
• Displays strong analytical, summarizing and editorial skills for writing reports, policy notes, compiling files
• Shows strong relational and communication skills for working in an intercultural context
• Can work autonomously
• Is flexible and has the capacity to detect opportunities
• Is willing to travel regularly and to make frequent field visits

How to apply:

To apply, please send a covering letter and a CV to jobs@broederlijkdelen.be (by preference) or to Broederlijk Delen VZW, attn Dirk Van der Roost, Huidevettersstraat 165 - 1000 Brussels by September 15th at the latest.

More information about the job can be obtained from Patricia Verbauwhede, patricia.verbauwhede@broederlijkdelen.be, or tel. +32-213.04.54 (telephonically: from 9 September on).

Selected candidates will be invited for a written test and job interview in Brussels by the end of September. After that, the selected candidate will be requested to participate in psychosocial testing.

Departure: January 2014.

Organization: Peace Direct
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 02 Sep 2013

Local First Strategic Director – Local First / Peace Direct

New York, NY (Washington DC considered for ideal candidate), P/T $45,000

Job description online at: http://www.localfirst.org.uk/local-first-strategic-director

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Background

Local First - www.localfirst.org.uk - is a challenge to the current donor led model of development. It promotes a development approach that encourages donors and practitioners in development, peacebuilding and humanitarian aid to look first for the capacity within countries before bringing in external expertise and resources. It asserts that much of this capacity is found outside central government, and that local people should lead in their own development. It is based on the belief that locally led initiatives are likely to be more appropriate, more cost effective and above all more sustainable than those imposed from outside, where local organisations are used simply to implement or deliver projects they have not helped to shape.

Local First was launched by Peace Direct, with Integrity Action, International Bridges to Justice and Building Markets with the publication of a set of case studies. All four organisations seek to create conditions for a greater degree of local direction in their fields of peacebuilding, accountability, justice and livelihoods. The case studies demonstrate that locally led or owned initiatives can be large scale, thus countering one of the main objections to locally led initiatives. Alongside the case studies are practical suggestions for ways that both international and local organisations can reshape their practice to reflect the ideals of Local First. This is the essence of Local First - to gather practical solutions to the blockages to locally led development, in order to change behaviour.

The commonsense simplicity of the Local First concept has attracted a lot of support – in the last seven months, events have been held in Bern, London, The Hague, Oslo, Stockholm, New York and Washington DC, organised by a wide range of INGOs and multilaterals. The momentum is being taken forward with weekly blog posts and a monthly newsletter highlighting research and practice across a number of sectors. All of this has been achieved with a huge amount of volunteer effort mainly in Europe and the US, and a single grant of £6,500.

Peace Direct, the initiator of Local First, has now secured funding to employ a part time Strategic Director to take the initiative forward by bringing organisations on board, defining in detail what Local First working is, and persuading organisations to change their behavior. The Strategic Director will have a large role in deciding how to accomplish this – current ideas include an accreditation system and/or Local First chapters in both aid receiving and aid giving countries. The Strategic Director will work closely with the Practice Coordinator, whose role will be to identify practical solutions to the issues that stand in the way of effective collaboration between local and international organisations, working with the organisations supporting the Local First initiative. Broadly speaking the Practice Coordinator’s role is to find the practical solutions and the Strategic Director’s role is to get these into use.

Overview of role

To develop and implement a two year (initial) strategy to maximise the impact of the Local First initiative by building a base of support, defining criteria for Local First ways of working through widespread consultation, and promoting and supporting the development and dissemination of practical solutions that will lead to tangible behaviour change.

Specific tasks

• Build the profile of the Local First initiative and be its main spokesperson, representing the Local First approach at key humanitarian, peacebuilding and development fora
• Drive the strategy development, working closely with the Advisory Group and other organisations committed to the Local First approach, include leading consultations/ participatory processes
• Identify and maintain contact with complementary initiatives
• Coordinate all Local First projects and programmes, including the volunteer led weekly blog and Monthly Newsletter
• Identify through consultation the most important hallmarks of a Local First approach and introduce ways in which organisations can compare their practice with these
• Support the dissemination of practical solutions through organising webinars, workshops, and other ways to consult and support organisations committed to the Local First approach, drawing on material generated by the Practice Coordinator
• Develop relationships with key individuals in multilaterals or donor agencies who have expressed interest in moving their practice towards Local First principles and work intensively to help them find ways to achieve this
• Contribute to fundraising to extend the Local First initiative and oversee expansion of the Local First initiative, including recruitment and management of new staff
• Any other tasks that may be requested by the Advisory Group

Reports to:

Advisory Group, via teleconference. The induction process will involve a visit to Europe to make contact with European supporters and gain a thorough understanding of the origins of the Local First initiative. Line management will be via fortnightly support calls from Chief Executive, Peace Direct

Location:

It is envisaged that this post will be based with other Peace Direct staff in New York, currently in shared office space. Washington DC considered for ideal candidate. Financial administration will be provided by Peace Direct.

Person specification

• passionate commitment to Local First principles and ways of working
• entrepreneurial results-driven self-starter, able to formulate a campaign strategy and execute it with energy, commitment and professionalism
• at least 2 years’ experience in the development /peacebuilding/humanitarian field, as donor, NGO or multilateral
• at least 3 years’ experience in designing and executing a comparable campaign strategy
• ability to harness enthusiasm for Local First from a wide range of organisations and individuals, and set priorities to maximise impact
• proven track record in the use of social media for movement building
• experience with participatory approaches and consultative decision making, including facilitation of workshops and/ or development of strategic or action plans
• highly organised and able to work independently
• first class written and spoken English communication skills, including demonstrated representation/ public speaking experience

How to apply:

To apply, please send a covering letter stating how you meet the criteria above, with a CV and relevant writing sample to quinn@peacedirect.org . Closing date for applications is midnight September 2nd. Initial interviews will be held by Skype on the morning of September 9th.

Organization: The International Cooperation Agency of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 31 Aug 2013

VNG International, the International Cooperation Agency of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (www.vng-international.nl), is looking for long-term and short-term experts (international, regional and South Sudanese) for the upcoming Local Governance and Service Delivery Project (World Bank) as well as VNG International’s ongoing programmes.

Experts in the following fields / with the following experience are requested to submit their CV to VNG International:

• Team leader

• Local government planning and budgeting

• Local government public financial management

• Procurement

• Engineering

• Environmental and Social Safeguard Management

• Monitoring and Evaluation

The required qualifications for each of these positions can be found at the VNG International website: http://www.vng-international.nl/fileadmin/user_upload/2013_nieuwe_websit...

How to apply:

If you are interested and find yourself having the required qualifications in one of the abovementioned fields of expertise please send an e-mail with your CV to Ms. Sofie Dreef (Sofie.dreef@VNG.nl) and in copy Mr. Stephan Visser (Stephan.visser@vng.nl).

If you have already responded to the previous ‘Call for Experts for South Sudan’ that VNG International opened last May and June we kindly ask you not to apply again. Your CV has been received and will be included in any expert evaluation related to this project.

You will be contacted if your profile matches the required expertises.