NGO JOBS

Organization: ActionAid
Country: South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 13 Jun 2014

London or Johannesburg preferred

18 months fixed term contract, (part-time) 3 days per week

International terms and conditions will apply

This is an exciting opportunity to significantly shape ActionAid’s new Contract Management System (CMS) – a system which will significantly contribute to ActionAid’s goal of significantly increasing income from Institutional and High Value donors by helping to effectively track our fundraising efforts and monitor donor contracts.

Key responsibility areasinclude, but are not limited to:

· Contribute to the development of the Project Charter and keep it updated (project definition, problem or issue to be addressed, scope, resource requirements, expected business results, risks, milestones & timelines).

· Develop and maintain a detailed project plan

· Ensure that project deliverables are met in line with the project plan

· Record and manage project issues and escalating where necessary

· Ensure that that Project Team members work collaboratively to ensure continuity, synergy and best use of resources

· Working closely with the Project Leader, coordinate project communications ensuring that stakeholders are kept informed of progress and the team is kept informed about key issues to consider in the project.

· Oversee the engagement of service providers ensuring the process is effective, fair and transparent.

· Support contract negotiation ensuring that risks are effectively mitigated

· Manage the delivery of service providers to ensure that deadlines are met and services are provided to the agreed standard within the defined budget.

· Manage the User Acceptance Testing programme

· Working closely with users, ensure the project meets business needs.

· Coordinate other system development tasks articulated in the project plan

Person Specification:

· Relevant project management or related qualification.

· Experience and/or knowledge of developing and implementing new systems (please note that this role does not require significant fundraising, IT or finance knowledge – only experience of working in these environments)

· Building external networks

· Experience of managing complex and geographically diverse projects.

· Fully conversant with and able to use Microsoft Project Management for the development and on-going management of projects.

· Experience and/or knowledge of ICT and management information systems particularly contract management systems.

· Experience and/or knowledge of developing and implementing new systems from scratch.

· Solid project management skills including team coordination.

· Very good communication skills (verbal and written) to work well in a global and multi-cultural context.

· Good interpersonal skills to work well with diverse stakeholders.

· English Language proficiency.

· Knowledge of French, Spanish and/ or Portuguese

To apply please visit our website via the link.

Closing date: 13^th June 2014

Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. ActionAid International will not consider unsolicited candidates from recruitment agencies. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.

ActionAid International promotes diversity and welcomes applications from all section of the community.

How to apply:

Apply online: http://www.actionaid.org/jobs/contract-management-system-project-manager

Organization: Action Against Hunger-UK
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 05 May 2014

ACF-UK is currently recruiting a consultant with experience in Nutrition and Public Health for the Integration of the Management of SAM into Health Systems.

The start date of the evaluation is intended for 1st June 2014 and should run through to 1st December 2014. This will comprise of approximately 70 days of work.

The full Terms of Referenceand application requirements can be found on the ACF-UK website.

The deadline for applications is the 5 May 2014.

How to apply:

If you are interested, please visit http://www.actionagainsthunger.org.uk/careersand follow links on how to apply.

Organization: Accounting for International Development
Country: Nigeria, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 29 Jun 2014

AfID has recently begun a ground breaking new partnership with one of the world’s largest and most respected development agencies; to build financial management capacity amongst its local partners operating at a national and local level in Nigeria. This international financing institution fights AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria with a 21st century approach; through partnership, transparency, constant learning and results-based funding. The organisation galvanizes support for the fight against AIDS, TB and malaria, working with partners to support the most effective prevention and treatment. They have a historic opportunity to seize new advances in science and apply practical experience to defeat these diseases and remove them as threats to public health.

The organisation spurs partnerships between government, civil society, the private sector and communities living with the diseases, the most effective way to fight these deadly infectious diseases. They do not manage or implement programs on the ground, relying instead on local experts. It works with partners to ensure that funding serves the men, women and children affected by these diseases in the most effective way.

Through AfID volunteers we hope to develop the skills of key finance and management staff working within the National Agencies and NGOs and INGOs delivering essential healthcare services across the country. By doing so, we know that the grant performance process will be more effective and ultimately livers will be saved.

Key areas for focus for trainings, coaching mentoring will include the following;

• Organisational needs assessment/ Internal Audit

• Budget preparation & analysis & proposal writing

• The review & implementation of financial controls & procedures

• Internal and external (donor) grant reporting

• Cash-flow forecasting, Financial planning & audit preparation

• Use of accounting software & MS Excel reporting

• Coaching & mentoring new or inexperienced FMs/FOs and CDs.

This is a unique opportunity to use your experience to make a life-changing difference to the effectiveness of implementing govt agencies, civil society, international development organizations and communities living with and affected by the diseases.

We envision this will be either a 6-8 weeks or 10-12 weeks assignment; they would ideally like a volunteer to support them in June, July & Aug. The role will be based in either Abuja, Abuja & Kaduna State or Calabar Cross River State with last 2 weeks in UK.

The 2 weeks period could be done remotely with occasional travel to the country office for attending meetings.

Please register you interest immediately by emailing your CV to volunteers@afid.org.u

How to apply:

Click to apply: http://www.afid.org.uk/site/page/411

Organization: Management Sciences for Health
Country: Ukraine
Closing date: 30 Jun 2014

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

The goal of the Systems for Improved Access to Pharmaceuticals and Services (SIAPS) Program in Ukraine is to improve the health outcomes in Ukraine, particularly those related to TB and HIV/AIDS, through improved access to and use of essential medicines.

The Senior Technical Advisor for Supply Chain Management (STA-SCM) is the lead technical specialist responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of all SIAPS supply chain activities especially as they relate to the Ukraine HIV/ AIDS and Tuberculosis (TB) programs. He or she works closely with the Country Project Director and the SCM Team of Technical Advisors, local partners and stakeholders for the development and implementation of supply chain policies and procedures in support to adequate medicine quantification, procurement, warehousing, inventory management, ordering/issuing and distribution.

The STA-SCM provides technical leadership and direction for the development and implementation of innovative strategies and activities to support the strengthening of supply management systems in Ukraine. The STA-SCM works with other SIAPS staff for the development and deployment of appropriate logistics management information systems that support the planning and monitoring of supply chain operations. He or she supports supply chain capacity building efforts and ensures that systems and processes are in place to assure the continuous availability of key program commodities. The STA-SCM ensures activities are based on the annual USAID-approved SIAPS work plan.

The ideal candidate will have technical expertise and prior experience in one or more of the key project results areas. Proven senior technical leadership experience desirable.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist the Country Project Director in the development of SIAPS work plans and budgets as they relate to supply chain activities. Provide input into updating and implementing the annual work plan and budget, as necessary.

2. Provide technical assistance to the MOH and local partners for the quantification of TB HIV/AIDS products and other key commodities including the establishment of appropriate forecasting and supply planning mechanism and information systems to assure availability of data necessary for adequate quantification.

3. Collaborate with the MOH and local partners to assure that effective and efficient warehousing and distribution systems are in place for HIV/AIDS and TB medicines and other key commodities.

4. Participate in identifying and prioritizing capacity development activities for strengthening national and regional level pharmaceutical supply chains, and building expertise in monitoring and supervision in collaboration with the MOH and other relevant team members and partners. Develop and implement appropriate training and supervision programs.

5. Provide technical assistance to the PSM Working Group, or other appropriate entities, on PSM issues, including drug product quantification, procurement, and distribution.

6. Represent the SIAPS program at various technical meetings with other cooperating agencies, collaborating partners, senior government officials and/or donor agencies in matters related to supply chain.

7. Provide technical assistance to assess current HIV/AIDS and TB pharmaceutical management practices, and develop action plans and recommendations to address priority issues to improve effectiveness of related supply chain.

8. Provide TA to develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inventory management and other aspects of supply chain management that will assure the availability and quality of medicines and other commodities.

9. Along with the STA – Rational Drug Use, develop and implement a comprehensive approach for ensuring the quality of the TB and HIV/AIDS commodities and the procedures used.

10. Ensure adequate support to the country program including representation of SIAPS on supply chain matters, timely delivery of quality products, and the achievement of targets in a timely fashion, within designated budget. Contribute, as requested, to quarterly and ad hoc reporting to SIAPS, USAID, the Ukrainian MOH or other relevant agencies.

11. Provide supervision to other SCM team members, and be held accountable for their performance management (including regular results, check-ins, formal appraisals, supportive supervision, rewards, training, coaching and career development support).

12. Monitor and document progress of activities toward achieving results of supply chain activities of the approved SIAPS work plan, by taking baseline and periodic measurements of indicators.

13. Participate in the development of regular quarterly and semi-annual reports on work plan activities for the SIAPS, USAID/Ukraine, and in any other reporting requirements for the SIAPS Ukraine program as needed. The STA is also expected to draft regular activity progress reports, closely monitor activities assigned to them and to meet results and budget targets.

14. Produce any other ad hoc reports or updates on progress of activities, as required or requested by USAID.

15. Make regular presentations of results and progress to stakeholders. Participate and make representations on relevant program work in technical meetings as needed.

16. Facilitate work of external consultants as required.

17. Undertake other relevant activities as requested by the Country Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Advanced degree in supply chain management, pharmacy, medicine, logistics, business management or related field with background in public health.

2. At least seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in supply chain management/logistics at the policy level with advanced knowledge of logistics techniques and applications including quantification tools.

3. Familiarity with public health, TB, and HIV/AIDS programming, data collection, analysis and presentation.

4. Experience working with MOH and national level organizations.

5. Knowledge of international commodity procurement systems and procedures.

6. Strong project management and communication skills required.

7. Previous experience in developing training materials and the delivery of training sessions.

8. Excellent written and oral communications skills.

9. Fluency in spoken and written English and Ukrainian; knowledge of Russian is helpful.

10. Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

11. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff, clients and consultants, sound judgment and communication skills.

12. Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; knowledge of appropriate methods for data analysis and reporting.

13. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently.

14. Experience working with USAID-funded programs highly desirable.

15. Willingness and ability to travel within Ukraine as needed.

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/7263/senior-technical-advisor---supply-c.... 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: Accounting for International Development
Country: Nigeria, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 29 Jun 2014

AfID has recently begun a ground breaking new partnership with one of the world’s largest and most respected development agencies; to build financial management capacity amongst its local partners operating at a national and local level in Nigeria. This international financing institution fights AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria with a 21st century approach; through partnership, transparency, constant learning and results-based funding. The organisation galvanizes support for the fight against AIDS, TB and malaria, working with partners to support the most effective prevention and treatment. They have a historic opportunity to seize new advances in science and apply practical experience to defeat these diseases and remove them as threats to public health.

The organisation spurs partnerships between government, civil society, the private sector and communities living with the diseases, the most effective way to fight these deadly infectious diseases. They do not manage or implement programs on the ground, relying instead on local experts. It works with partners to ensure that funding serves the men, women and children affected by these diseases in the most effective way.

Through AfID volunteers we hope to develop the skills of key finance and management staff working within the National Agencies and NGOs and INGOs delivering essential healthcare services across the country. By doing so, we know that the grant performance process will be more effective and ultimately livers will be saved.

Key areas for focus for trainings, coaching mentoring will include the following;

• Organisational needs assessment/ Internal Audit

• Budget preparation & analysis & proposal writing

• The review & implementation of financial controls & procedures

• Internal and external (donor) grant reporting

• Cash-flow forecasting, Financial planning & audit preparation

• Use of accounting software & MS Excel reporting

• Coaching & mentoring new or inexperienced FMs/FOs and CDs.

This is a unique opportunity to use your experience to make a life-changing difference to the effectiveness of implementing govt agencies, civil society, international development organizations and communities living with and affected by the diseases.

We envision this will be either a 6-8 weeks or 10-12 weeks assignment; they would ideally like a volunteer to support them in June, July & Aug. The role will be based in either Abuja, Abuja & Kaduna State or Calabar Cross River State with last 2 weeks in UK.

The 2 weeks period could be done remotely with occasional travel to the country office for attending meetings.

Please register you interest immediately by emailing your CV to volunteers@afid.org.u

How to apply:

Click to apply: http://www.afid.org.uk/site/page/411

Organization: ActionAid
Country: South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 13 Jun 2014

London or Johannesburg preferred

18 months fixed term contract, (part-time) 3 days per week

International terms and conditions will apply

This is an exciting opportunity to significantly shape ActionAid’s new Contract Management System (CMS) – a system which will significantly contribute to ActionAid’s goal of significantly increasing income from Institutional and High Value donors by helping to effectively track our fundraising efforts and monitor donor contracts.

Key responsibility areasinclude, but are not limited to:

· Contribute to the development of the Project Charter and keep it updated (project definition, problem or issue to be addressed, scope, resource requirements, expected business results, risks, milestones & timelines).

· Develop and maintain a detailed project plan

· Ensure that project deliverables are met in line with the project plan

· Record and manage project issues and escalating where necessary

· Ensure that that Project Team members work collaboratively to ensure continuity, synergy and best use of resources

· Working closely with the Project Leader, coordinate project communications ensuring that stakeholders are kept informed of progress and the team is kept informed about key issues to consider in the project.

· Oversee the engagement of service providers ensuring the process is effective, fair and transparent.

· Support contract negotiation ensuring that risks are effectively mitigated

· Manage the delivery of service providers to ensure that deadlines are met and services are provided to the agreed standard within the defined budget.

· Manage the User Acceptance Testing programme

· Working closely with users, ensure the project meets business needs.

· Coordinate other system development tasks articulated in the project plan

Person Specification:

· Relevant project management or related qualification.

· Experience and/or knowledge of developing and implementing new systems (please note that this role does not require significant fundraising, IT or finance knowledge – only experience of working in these environments)

· Building external networks

· Experience of managing complex and geographically diverse projects.

· Fully conversant with and able to use Microsoft Project Management for the development and on-going management of projects.

· Experience and/or knowledge of ICT and management information systems particularly contract management systems.

· Experience and/or knowledge of developing and implementing new systems from scratch.

· Solid project management skills including team coordination.

· Very good communication skills (verbal and written) to work well in a global and multi-cultural context.

· Good interpersonal skills to work well with diverse stakeholders.

· English Language proficiency.

· Knowledge of French, Spanish and/ or Portuguese

To apply please visit our website via the link.

Closing date: 13^th June 2014

Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. ActionAid International will not consider unsolicited candidates from recruitment agencies. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.

ActionAid International promotes diversity and welcomes applications from all section of the community.

How to apply:

Apply online: http://www.actionaid.org/jobs/contract-management-system-project-manager

Organization: Columbia Univ.
Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 31 May 2014

POSITION SUMMARY:

ICAP at Columbia University (CU) seeks a healthcare management and administration (HMA) Community of Practice (COP) Officer who will support the development of an HMA COP in Mozambique. The COP will provide an environment for knowledge sharing and creation, with a focus on creating visibility and an identity for the HMA profession, as well as increasing the impetus for more appropriate use of HMA practitioners within the health sector.

This position is contingent upon project award and funding.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Support the planning for and coordination and facilitation of conferences and interest group meetings that target HMA practitioners
• Forge relationships with key national HMA stakeholders
• Collaborate with faculty of a health sciences institute in Mozambique and Columbia University faculty to create and mobilize an alumni network for program graduates
• Facilitate the use of virtual learning platforms, such as webinars, as needed
• Perform other duties, as assigned

EDUCATION:

• A Bachelor’s degree in healthcare management, health sector management, health systems administration, hospital management or related subject area

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience
• A proven record of excellent planning, meeting coordination, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• At least five (5) years of experience living or working in a developing country
• Fluent English/Portuguese oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills Previous experience working in Mozambique is strongly preferred

How to apply:

Note: This is a local hire position and the successful candidate will be an employee of ICAP in Mozambique and subject to the local terms and conditions of employment which includes a competitive salary and benefits package.

Please send an application letter and CV by email with a subject title “Mozambique HMA COP Officer” to icaphr@columbia.org.mz .

Please do not attach any certificates when submitting on line. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Organization: GRM International
Country: Australia
Closing date: 14 Feb 2014

ERF Knowledge Management Specialist

ARF PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE CATEGORY AND JOB LEVEL: Discipline C, Job Level 4

DURATION:       To 15 February 2015, part time (subject to the signing of extension ERF Head Contract)

 

Background

The Education Resource Facility (ERF) was established in 2009 and will be extended until 2015. ERF is managed by GRM International Pty Ltd through a Program Office located in Canberra, Australia, under a consortium arrangement with the Australian Council for Education Research (ACER) and CfBT Education Trust (CfBT) as technical partners. The ERF team reports directly to the DFAT Australian Aid Program Education Thematic Group (ETG).

The ERF is an Australian Aid Program-funded initiative designed to provide specialist technical support to their education program. The ERF provides a mix of advisory, analytical / research and professional development support for Australian Aid Program staff at country Posts and across other areas of the program.

The ERF has now been requested to develop a Knowledge Management (KM) Program, that will focus on making the body of ERF’s knowledge work accessible and available for DFAT staff in the future, improve the evidence base for DFAT’s work in the sector, and establish the legacy of the ERF’s six-year engagement with ETG and country programs.

The objectives of the KM Program are:

• To understand the current knowledge-seeking and usage practices within the education COP
• To produce an encyclopedic resource of ERF’s six-years of education-related outputs
• To enable DFAT (both ETG and program) staff to have access to and ability to search, navigate and locate key content within the ERF’s body of outputs
• To identify and summarise in short discussion/synthesis papers key trends, lessons learnt and examples of best practice from ERF’s accumulated explicit and tacit knowledge

 

Responsibilities

The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical input into the ERF’s Knowledge Management (KM) Program, in collaboration with the ERF team and ETG staff members, via a Program Steering Committee. The KM Specialist will be responsible for achieving the objectives of the Program, and for specific outputs detailed below.

The position will be essentially part-time, with an average of 11 days input per month over 11 months (March 2014-February 2015).

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and knowledge

• Specialist knowledge of education and international development
• Postgraduate qualification in communications, information science, or international development
• Demonstrated record of knowledge management design and implementation of strategies for a range of audiences
• Broad up-to-date knowledge of current thinking and practice of knowledge management for evidence-based decision-making

Experience and skills

• Extensive knowledge and experience (minimum 10 years) in a professional environment with a strong emphasis on research communications and/or knowledge translation for decision-making and technical capacity building
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Excellent all-round communication skills, including the ability to tailor material for different formats and purposes, and communicate specialist knowledge in Plain English and jargon-free language
• Leadership skills with ability to supervise, mentor and motivate individual team members
• Previous experience of working with development agencies is desirable.

To view the full TOR, please click here

 

Applicants must be living in Australia and willing to travel regularly to Canberra for periods of work.

 

How to apply:

If you wish to apply, please email your CV to louisa.west@grminternational.com stating ‘Knowledge Management Specialist – ERF’ in the subject line and also where you saw this advertisement.    

Applications close on 14th February 2014.

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Organization: Accounting for International Development
Country: Kenya, United Republic of Tanzania
Closing date: 29 May 2014

Our partner is a UK government funded development programme that brings together young people to make a difference in some of the poorest communities in the world.

As part of a change in the organisational strategy, it is looking to invest in and build the capacity of agricultural enterprises in Kenya and Tanzania. It started off investing in a maize growing enterprise in Kenya last year. Our partner is in the process of up-scaling this (increasing the size of the warehouse, and the quantity of bags that can be purchased) and has recently invested in 3 other businesses (1 in Kenya, 2 in Tanzania).

Our partner is seeking a finance volunteer to ensure that proper accounting processes and controls are in place; ideally the volunteer will be a management accountant with some commercial experience. The Volunteer will work alongside the new finance hire in the Netherlands.

The length of this assignment is 3 months + and would ideally start in May or June.

For more information please contact us on +44 (0) 208 741 7000 or email info@afid.org.uk. Please forward our details to any accountants in your network that you think would be interested in our work.

If you are interested in volunteering but find yourself unavailable for this specific role, please do get in touch, as we offer a range of volunteering opportunities that can be customised and tailored to your skills and availability.

How to apply:

Click to apply: http://www.afid.org.uk/site/page/406

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Libya
Closing date: 16 May 2014

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through
health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
International Medical Corps began GBV prevention and response activities in Libya in April 2011, during the heart of internal conflict. Since 2012, IMC has worked with communities in transition toward more comprehensive GBV prevention and response activities. With support from the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women, International Medical Corps is currently working with civil society and government partners to combat GBV and to provide focused services for vulnerable women and survivors of violence.
The current program is in its second year of implementation with a specific focus on strengthening local initiatives from community –based organizations and government service providers.
JOB SUMMARY:
The consultant will strengthen the capacity of both the case workers in GBV case management and the health workers on clinical care for survivors of sexual assault. The consultant will develop and deliver trainings in different locations across Libya to local organizations and case workers supported by International Medical Corps. The consultant will also support the GBV team in implementing activities aimed at preventing forms of gender based violence and supporting survivors of violence. The consultant will provide technical support to build the capacity of partners to start up and deliver safe support services for survivors of GBV including case management and psychosocial support services.
SCOPE OF WORK:
All tasks and responsibilities are to be within the timeline of the UNTF-funded project in Libya with full support of Libya GBV program manager to fulfill identified gaps and to achieve the following:
• Assist the GBV program manager in establishing three referral pathways between service organizations and community focal points (one per site: Misrata, Western Mountains and Tripoli)
• Organize and lead trainings in GBV case management for members of three community-based organizations (CBOs)
• Provide follow-up training on GBV case management for government social workers based in schools, hospitals and other locations.
• Organize training materials for government social workers into a reusable curriculum
• Organize and lead an initial training on clinical management of rape (CMR) for 20 healthcare providers (training to be held in Tripoli with particiapnts from three sites: Tripoli, Misrata and Western Mountains)
• Organize and lead two 2-day refresher trainings in CMR for previously trained healthcare providers (training should include a refresher on patient flow, privacy, security of patients)
• Review and develop case management systems as needed, including processes for case intake, follow up and review
• Develop systems for safe documentation and sharing of information
• Develop tools for assessing client satisfaction and train staff and case workers on use of tools
• Prepare training reports and provide regular updates to program management.
• Prepare an end-of assignment report outlining accomplishments, challenges and recommendations for further interventions.
• Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.

Qualifications:• Advanced degree in social work, psychology or similarly appropriate educational/professional background
• Understanding of international CMR protocols and experience conducting CMR trainings
• Experience in GBV programming, including experience with case management and support services for survivors.
• Experience organizing and leading trainings
• Experience in direct support of survivors of sexual violence
• Experience in the Middle East, Africa or similar contexts preferred
• Arabic language skills strongly preferred

How to apply:

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.

Organization: Social Capital Bank
Country: Belgium
Closing date: 10 Feb 2014

Basics
• Start date: Immediately (February 2014)
• Location: Brussels
• Time commitment: Full time (with some flexibility on hours)
• Salary: Based on qualifications
• Duration: 4 months (possibility for longer term engagement)

Duties
• Office establishment. As part of a small transition team: Establish operational and communications procedures, procure office equipment, secure administrative contracts, assist in recruiting staff
• Office management. First point of contact for the organisation; maintain office correspondence; manage office equipment and supplies; maintain office records; design and maintain filing systems; keep financial books and accounts
• Administrative support to staff and management. Manage logistics, including travel, visas, accommodation; organisation of meetings and workshops, prepare briefing materials; manage collective calendar of staff and events

Reporting
• Daily reporting to the Director

Qualifications (required)
• Bilingual French-English
• Extensive office management experience in Brussels, including establishing logistics, communications and administrative procedures, understanding of national regulations
• Experience with project, contracts and personnel administration related to EU institutions
• Extremely reliable and timely communication skills; strong team player
• Cultural awareness and ability to communicate effectively with a range of parties; good humour

Qualifications (desirable)
• Strong IT skills, including project management, accounting, web design, troubleshooting, social media
• Network of interlocutors among EU institutions and Brussels NGO community

Organisation
• The internationally funded organisation will be established in early 2014 and will provide project and knowledge services on international relations to the EU institutions. The organisation is not related to Social Capital Bank.
• When fully operational, the team will include 15 national and international staff members

How to apply:

• Mail to: experts@socialcapitalbank.com [recruitment mailbox only]
• Subject: Administrative Assistant, [your last name, first name]
• CV/resume: max 2 pages
• Cover letter: max one page
• First round interviews will be conducted on Skype during 11-12 February
• Second round interviews will be conducted in Brussels on 13 February

Organization: Concern Worldwide
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 14 Feb 2014

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental international humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working toward the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern’s Innovations for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health is an initiative that field tests new ways to overcome barriers to and improve access and delivery of health services for women and children in India, Kenya, Malawi, Ghana and Sierra Leone. Concern Worldwide US, which manages the initiative, is seeking to recruit a Senior Research & Knowledge Management Officer. The position is based in New York, partly seconded to our global partner UNICEF, and will require travel to the countries of operation. More information on the Innovations initiative can be found on at http://innovationsformnch.org/.

Job Purpose

The Senior Research & Knowledge Management Officer is responsible for ensuring that knowledge and evidence are effectively gathered and disseminated between Innovations, other teams within Concern, and the wider development community. More specifically, s/he will design and lead efforts to leverage evidence, approaches, and lessons learned from the Innovations initiative in order to influence maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) policies, draw from and contribute to the global knowledge base on effective ways to foster innovative solutions to development problems, and support organizational learning within Concern Worldwide. S/he will also support research, monitoring and evaluation (RME) activities on the initiative’s nine projects. In an effort to facilitate research translation and policy influence at multiple levels, the Senior Research & Knowledge Management Officer will be seconded part of the time to the Knowledge Management and Implementation Research Unit, Health Section within UNICEF Headquarters in New York.

Reporting to Innovations’ Associate Director, Research Monitoring & Evaluation, s/he will work closely with the Associate Director Communications, Associate Director Programs, and other Innovations staff as well as staff of our research partner, JSI Research & Training Institute. His/her strategic focus will also be guided by the Chief of UNICEF’S Knowledge Management Unit.

Responsibilities

Partial Secondment to UNICEF’s Knowledge Management and Implementation Research Unit

• Actively liaise with international policy, advocacy and knowledge management experts to keep abreast of key policy debates and trends in the area of MNCH;
• Author and/or co-author research, policy and advocacy publications for national and international audiences;
• Within UNICEF, liaise with the Innovations team, the Gender Rights and Civic Engagement group, and other teams in the Health Section
• Facilitate the involvement of UNICEF country staff in local efforts to contribute to and promote the use of Innovations’ research and evidence by health policy makers and decision makers;
• Facilitate the involvement of Innovations staff in relevant activities undertaken by UNICEF both at the HQ and country levels;
• Contribute to efforts to determine scalability/scale readiness of each of the field tested innovations, and the policy requirements for bringing effective innovations to scale.

Knowledge Management Responsibilities

• Identify internal learning needs within the Innovations initiative, and develop a comprehensive learning strategy for the Innovations initiative;
• Determine key MNCH policy debates to which Innovations can contribute;
• Work closely with members of Concern’s Strategy, Advocacy and Learning (SAL) Division to ensure consistency and coherence in learning across the organization;
• Contribute to efforts to mainstream innovation processes into existing strategy and program development processes within the organization, as needed;
• Work in collaboration with other Innovations team members to represent Innovations at conferences, meetings and other fora.

RME Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of the writing of peer-reviewed journal articles based on the phase 1 and phase 2 projects;
• Author and/or co-author journal articles and abstracts for conference presentations;
• Draft and contribute to the drafting of reports, briefs, and other documents for the phase 1 and phase 2 projects;
• Contribute to the review of RME design and planning documents for the phase 2 pilots;
• Provide other RME support as requested.

Basic requirements

• At least a Masters-level degree (PhD, Dr.PH or ScD preferred) in Public Health, or a relevant discipline;
• Solid understanding of the current global MNCH policy landscape;
• Experience working on MNCH projects in Africa, or prior national-level advocacy experience in African countries;
• Excellent writing skills with a proven ability to write with clarity and succinctness, and very strong interpersonal and communications skills;
• Demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed publications and of data synthesis and packaging for a variety of audiences;
• Strong track record in fostering effective working relationships with health stakeholders at various levels;
• Strong professional networks within global knowledge management community

Desirable skills

• Past experience working for (or closely with) UN agencies, especially UNICEF
• At least six years of specialist work in the area of organizational learning and knowledge management
• Experience supporting complex, multi-country initiatives;
• Experience supporting complex, multi-country initiatives from HQ

Salary

The salary will be commensurate with experience and salary history. The position is grant-funded and is expected to end by the end of 2016.

How to apply:

Interested candidates must email a cover letter and resume to hr.innovations@concern.net , with Innovations’ Senior Research & Knowledge Management Officer in the subject line. The deadline for applications is February 14, 2014. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Concern Worldwide US is an equal opportunity employer.

Organization: World Learning
Country: Nigeria
Closing date: 03 Feb 2014

World Learning seeks a Senior Financial Management and Capacity Specialist for a USAID-funded Electoral Empowerment of Civil Society program in Nigeria. Duration: Up to 5 years. Location: Abuja, Nigeria. Recruitment contingent upon successful award of the project. Please transmit CV and cover letter (in English) with the post title on the subject line explaining why you are best qualified for this position – please also include three references with contact information. Only finalist candidates will be contacted. No telephone enquiries please. Thank you.

Background: The project’s goal is to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations who have and will serve as integral parts of national and state-level election-related activities across Nigeria. To achieve this goal, the Electoral Empowerment of Civil Society project will focus primarily on improved management and expanded domestic electoral observation and participation programs for civil society organizations in addition to working with marginalized groups such as women, youth, PWDs and non-indigenous populations to expand their participation in elections leading to improved public confidence in elections and their outcomes.

Senior Financial Capacity Specialist responsibilities:• Provide oversight for all organizational development capacity activities including trainings and post-training monitoring and support;• Lead trainings and provide continued support to targeted CSOs in the area of financial management;• Develop and revise financial management and organizational development curricula to the Nigeria context;• Coordinate with the Chief of Party and other program staff to ensure cohesion and communication across all program activities;• Manage program staff and consultants.

Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in public administration and/or financial management;• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in the financial management and/or accounting field;• Minimum of 5 years of experience in advising/implementing/developing strategic and operational plans and budgets in the field of domestic election observation implemented by host-country organizations and related budgeting thereof;• Demonstrated experience supporting financial management systems of host country institutions to become sustainable and qualify for direct donor assistance;• Demonstrated experience working with civil society and on support to democracy and governance initiatives in West Africa • Fluent in English (written and spoken)

How to apply:

To apply: Please visit our website www.worldlearning.org and click on the employment tab to submit your application. If you do not see the job you are interested in, please “search all.” Please note, a resume and cover letter are required when applying to this position.

Organization: CARE USA
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Apr 2014

CARE is seeking a Senior Program Officer Srmhr Knowledge Management & Coordination. This role would be responsible for leading the team in its knowledge management work, and support SRMHR global coordination efforts, with the objective of leveraging our learning to enhance our SRMHR program quality and impact and to support advocacy, marketing, and fundraising efforts. Specific responsibilities are detailed below.

 

The position will report to the Senior Advisor - Sexual, Reproductive & Maternal Health Global Program Approaches of the SRMHR team, work collaboratively with all members of the SRMHR team including the Director of SRMHR, and will coordinate closely with staff in the Program, Partnerships, Learning and Advocacy division, across CARE USA, as well as with SRMHR focused staff in Country Offices, CARE International and external partners.

 

Responsibilities:

 

Knowledge Management

 

Develop strategy and oversee implementation:

 

Define our knowledge management strategy and develop and implement work plans for communicating and sharing evidence, learning, and updates from our programs and approaches to advance our long-term SRMHR objectives across CARE and outside the organization

 

Lead the development a global SRMHR knowledge management resource hub such as a wiki or website; includes managing a consultant to design the site and maintaining content on the site once developed.

 

Identify SRMHR achievements for sharing, as well as communication channels through which to share them, such as through internal and external newsletters and webinar series.

 

External engagement:

 

Strategically engage with external knowledge management and SRMHR communities of practice, networks and platforms and identify opportunities for showcasing CARE’s work.

 

Internal resource organization and coordination:

 

Manage communication outlets including an external list serve, CARE.org and the SRMHR website/wiki. This includes monitoring and compiling relevant internal and external updates to share through the list serve and websites. Oversee and manage interns to support internal communications and organization work.

 

Develop and maintain internal knowledge management system. Establish standard operating procedures and mechanisms for identifying best practices and evidence/impact generation opportunities across CARE’s SRMHR work.

 

Technical writing

 

Provide substantive and original technical writing for materials on a variety of SRMH issues. Work with subject matter experts and project leads to prepare presentations, talking points, briefs and articles for publication (with or without explicit acknowledgement)

 

In collaboration with others across CARE, contribute to the capturing, packaging, synthesizing and sharing of key knowledge products including case studies, project reports, papers for peer-reviewed journals, blogs or articles for social media platforms, and presentations and talking points.

 

Ensure knowledge products are packaged simply, efficiently, effectively and according to audience.

 

Collaborate with and support country offices to document learning and evidence in support of best practices and key projects/approaches; may include travel to country offices to collect and document, and substantial reworking and editing of existing materials prepared by non-English speakers to improve organization, coherence and clarity.

 

Coordination and support

 

Liaise with and convene stakeholders from across CARE to set collaborative ways-of-working and support the development of a global platform.

 

Support the process for setting agreed upon global SRMHR goals and objectives

 

Act as technical focal point for leveraging SRMHR knowledge assets to target audiences.

 

Compile and track SRMHR global work plans; provide day-to-day management and coordination of activities including developing agendas, setting up calls and WebEx’s, taking notes and distributing minutes.

 

Proactively maintain communication with global workgroup members and leads, and monitor progress on meeting agreed upon deliverables and timelines.

 

Requirements:

 

Undergraduate degree (or higher) and work experience in knowledge management and global development, including global health, communication, journalism, international relations, international development, public policy, social sciences or law

 

3-5 years experience working in related areas (e.g. technical writing, communications, global development, global health)

 

Strong familiarity with sexual, reproductive and maternal health programs and policy issues

 

Demonstrated ability to collaborate well with others across countries and cultures and develop and maintain positive working relationships

 

Capability to develop and manage consultants and vendors contracts and scopes of work

 

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and to lead projects with minimal direction

 

Ability to work effectively and accurately under extreme deadline pressure

 

Exceptional writing and communication skills, including documented experience writing, producing technical publications and/or proposals, and developing presentations for a variety of audiences, including donors

 

Expertise in Word, Power point and other relevant computer packages and platforms

 

Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.

 

The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from CARE's career website at any time.

How to apply:

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

Organization: CARE Australia
Country: Viet Nam
Closing date: 09 Feb 2014

The DRM Technical Advisor (DRM TA) is based in the program unit and works within a team composed of other Climate Change (CC) and DRM technical specialists who all together provide direct technical support, guidance and ensure the quality of several Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) / CC stand alone or initiatives where DRR/CC is mainstreamed.

The position contributes to the implementation of the Care International global Climate Change Strategy whose goal is: “Equitable policy and program responses climate change improve the livelihoods and increase the resilience of poor and marginalized women, men, boys and girls“, as well as to CARE Vietnam’s strategy.

How to apply:

To view the Position Description, Terms and Conditions and to complete the on-line Application Cover Sheet please visit the CARE Australia website www.care.org.au/vacancies

Organization: CARE Australia
Country: Viet Nam
Closing date: 09 Feb 2014

The DRM Technical Advisor (DRM TA) is based in the program unit and works within a team composed of other Climate Change (CC) and DRM technical specialists who all together provide direct technical support, guidance and ensure the quality of several Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) / CC stand alone or initiatives where DRR/CC is mainstreamed.

The position contributes to the implementation of the Care International global Climate Change Strategy whose goal is: “Equitable policy and program responses climate change improve the livelihoods and increase the resilience of poor and marginalized women, men, boys and girls“, as well as to CARE Vietnam’s strategy.

How to apply:

To view the Position Description, Terms and Conditions and to complete the on-line Application Cover Sheet please visit the CARE Australia website www.care.org.au/vacancies

Organization: Chemonics
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 20 Feb 2014

Chemonics seeks a management information systems (MIS) manager for the five-year, multibillion dollar, USAID-funded Global Health Supply Chain Project, expected to be awarded and operational in December 2014. The project will consolidate procurement and assistance components of the current USAID DELIVER and Supply Chain Management System programs. It will support global health initiatives in HIV/AIDS, malaria, maternal and child health, and reproductive health, focusing on global commodity procurement and logistics, systems strengthening to support in-country supply chain management, and collaboration via strategic engagement to improve long-term global supply of health commodities. The project will be USAID's primary vehicle for procuring and providing health commodities to partner countries and assisting them to improve their management of health commodity supply chains. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee and manage development of the MIS system and of IT subcontractors to improve commodity procurement, logistics, quality assurance, and data visibility

• Lead collaboration for development, deployment, and implementation of appropriate tools necessary to improve MIS systems and their use for decision-making; lead the MIS team and ensure resources are available for day-to-day running of the system

• Examine system to identify risks, security issues, redundancies, and backup procedures

• Develop and maintain materials necessary for running the MIS, including standard operating procedures, support and maintenance plans, quality assurance, training plans, risk management processes, and data management

• Work with program leadership and IT subcontractors to enhance and integrate the system across health commodities and along the supply chain

• Produce accurate and timely reports on the project as requested and keep senior program management informed of key issues

• Ensure that all MIS activities follow USAID regulations and project management standards

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in information technology, business, management, or international development preferred; or bachelor's degree and an additional five years of work experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing large-scale MIS programs

• Experience working in developing countries or low-resource settings

• Skilled in leading and managing a large high-performing team of senior managers and technicians

• Ability to work with cooperating partners in implementing complex programs

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills; proven diplomatic and public relations skills

• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

• Fluency in written and spoken English required; proficiency in a foreign language of USAID-supported countries desirable; knowledge of French, Spanish, or Portuguese preferred

Application Instructions:

Send electronic submissions to IDIQsupplychain@chemonics.com by February 10, 2014. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "Global Supply Chain - Management Information Systems Manager" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

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Organization: Shelter Centre
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 31 Jan 2014

Shelter Centre is currently looking for a motivated Intern to join its young, dynamic and committed team. The successful applicant will be responsible for the content management of the Shelter and Settlement Library (SSL). The SSL is the world’s largest inter-agency, online, user-generated library for shelter and settlement, designed to serve as a global clearinghouse for regional humanitarian knowledge. The successful candidate will undertake a detailed review of the newly developed content and complete website updates.

This internship is also a unique and exciting opportunity for individuals seeking to gain invaluable experience into the way in which smaller NGOs and indeed larger Organisations operate.

Required Experience:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field
• Interested in humanitarian work
• Ability to work flexibly in a small, innovative and dynamic team
• Excellent research, writing and editing skills
• Fluent English (minimum Level C1 proficiency)
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including strong command of MS Office programmes
• Experience with Content Management Systems (Drupal preferred)
• Computer graphic design skills, with experience with InDesign, Photoshop, etc. – desirable
• Website development experience – desirable
• NGO experience - desirable

Available to start as soon as possible

Job Duration: Minimum of 2 months

How to apply:

To apply, please fill in the form at https://podio.com/webforms/4279681/335190 and paste your CV and a cover letter in English, and select the job opening ‘Website content management Internship’.

In your cover letter please explain clearly the skills, experiences and characteristics that make you especially suited to this role.

Please note that Shelter Centre will only consider applications from individuals who have a valid work permit or Swiss or EU citizenship. Also the intern position is located in Geneva, Switzerland. Shelter Centre is not currently in a position to remunerate this internship.

Candidates will have to bear their own accommodation and living costs and must also be able to commit themselves for a minimum of two months.

Shelter Centre thanks everyone who applies, however we will only contact those applicants who are being called for an interview.

Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières
Country: Belgium
Closing date: 02 Feb 2014

BACKGROUND

Operational Logistics is a very specific and well-known force of MSF. Beyond the fulfillment of basic logistic needs, logistics is a solution-driven and innovative force that helps to build and realize operational projects. More so, logistics is key to operational tactics: it is the capacity to unfold and maintain our activities in the field, even under the most critical conditions.

The department must by all means participate in the elaboration of operational tactics from a logistical point of view and translate this into logistic scenarios.

Therefore, information linked to these logistic scenarios should be available (existing), up to date, simple, relevant, coherent, accessible, and transferable. We need to develop and maintain a rational, user-friendly and efficient standard environment and tools for those logistic scenarios.

JOB PROFILE

As project manager, you are responsible for accomplishing the stated project objectives. Key project management responsibilities include identifying clear and attainable project objectives, building the project requirements, planning the resources and managing the constraints of the project management triangle, which are cost, time and scope/quality throughout the complete project life cycle.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Manage project development from initiation to closure
• Be accountable for project results along with the project sponsor
• Work with project sponsor and stakeholders to complete project charter outlining scope, objectives, deliverables, required resources, budget and timing
• Provide a project schedule to identify when each task will be performed
• Clearly communicate expectations to team members and stakeholders
• Act as a mediator between stakeholders and team members
• Identify and resolve any issues and solve problems throughout project life cycle
• Manage the risks that can jeopardize or alter the project’s objectives
• Effectively manage project scope by ensuring any changes to scope are documented and approved
• Determine if external consultants or contractors will be required to complete project plan
• Track and report on project milestones and provide status reports to sponsor
• Lead, coach and motivate project team members on a proactive basis
• Determine how results will be measured and complete a post-project evaluation to determine how well results were achieved
• Ensure all project documents are safely archived following project completion

Assigned projects

• OOPS (Online Offline Publication System)
• Reporting Tool
• Helpdesk Tool
• Any other new project linked to information management
• Any other new project that the Logistics Committee decides to assign to this position
• This position can also be a team member of any other logistics project according to the background and experience of the position holder

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Minimum 3 years field experience in logistics within the humanitarian world
• Experience in project and change management
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Demonstrated leadership managing people
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to elicit cooperation from senior management and other departments
• Operational and technical management skills
• Rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities
• Familiarity with project management tools and/or software packages
• Computer skills: proficiency in MS Office products, more than basic knowledge of information diffusion platforms (CMS, social media…)

CONDITIONS

• Fixed term contract 1 year - Full time - Based in Brussels (Jette)
• Hospital Insurance (DKV) - Pension plan – Canteen - 100% reimbursement for public transportation costs
• Starting date : mid of February 2014

How to apply:

CV + motivation letter to be sent before the 03rd of February 2014 to

Sylvie Gosme94 Rue Dupré1090 Brussels

or to sylvie.gosme@brussels.msf.org (please indicate clearly the job title and the source where you found the job posting)