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Organization: CDAC Network
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 03 Feb 2014

BACKGROUND

Communication is Aid

Communicating with, and providing information to, people affected by crisis are two of the most important elements of humanitarian response. They are also two of the most overlooked. This is the case even though information can save lives and help mitigate risk.

People also have the right to participate in dialogue with aid providers; the right to ask questions and get answers. In the midst of a disaster, it is often the affected communities who have the deepest and most immediate knowledge about their greatest needs, and listening to their voices can help to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of humanitarian response.

Communicating with communities (CwC) is a growing field of humanitarian response that helps to meet the information and communication needs of people affected by crisis. CwC is based on the principle that information and communication are critical forms of aid, without which disaster survivors cannot effectively engage in their own recovery and response. Without information and communication, people affected by crisis cannot access services or make the best decisions for themselves and their communities; neither can they hold aid agencies to account. Conversely, when people are given the opportunity to voice their opinions and provide feedback, this enhances their sense of well-being and can help them adapt to the challenges they face. It can also better enable them to take an active role in their own recovery.

Agencies working in the area of CwC help disaster survivors to access the information they need and communicate with those assisting them, as well as among themselves. In this regard CwC is seen as a critical means through which to improve humanitarian response. An important component of CwC is the desire to shift power from the providers of aid to the recipients, and to facilitate recipients’ own action.Communication, whether through new information and communications technologies or more traditional means, is therefore essential for the engagement of disaster-affected people in humanitarian actionCwC is a cross-cutting function that facilitates greater accountability and effectiveness of aid delivery; enhances resilience-building; and promotes understanding between humanitarian organisations and the communities they serve. Yet despite its potential to save lives and improve aid delivery, communication with and information to affected communities have not been given sufficient attention by humanitarian organisations and CwC is not systematically institutionalised within the humanitarian sector. Its importance to quality programming is not widely recognised and rarely implemented effectively.

The Role of the CDAC Network

The CDAC Network was established in response to this communication and information ‘gap’ and promotes the provision of life-saving and risk-mitigating information and communication with crisis affected communities as key humanitarian deliverables. The goal of the Network is that communities affected by or prone to crises are supported to better withstand, and recover from, humanitarian emergencies through active engagement in decisions about the relief and recovery efforts in their country.

To achieve this, CDAC Network Members are committed to mainstreaming CwC approaches in emergency response. They do this by supporting humanitarian response through coordinated communication that makes use of appropriate media and communication tools and platforms. Members also focus on how partnerships, particularly with new humanitarian actors such as media development organisations, telecoms companies and the private sector, can deliver effective and locally appropriate outcomes.

The CDAC Network is unique in terms of who it convenes: humanitarian and media development organisations and, increasingly, technology and telecoms providers. By collaborating across traditional boundaries, CDAC Network Members increase mutual understanding of the challenges they face and identify opportunities for partnership in order to bring about innovative and effective field practice and, ultimately, a more sustainable and improved response. Members seek to build capacity together, share learning and research, and advocate to ensure that CwC becomes a predictable, consistent and resourced element of crisis resilience, response and recovery.

The CDAC Network delivers through four pillars identified in its Strategy: action research and learning; capacity strengthening; convening; and advocacy.

Current Members

Current Full Members of the CDAC Network are: ActionAid; BBC Media Action; the ICRC; IOM; International Media Support (IMS); Internews Europe; Merlin; UNFPA; UNHCR; UNOCHA; Plan UK; Save the Children; Thomson Reuters Foundation; Translators without Borders; UNICEF; WFP; and World Vision International. Affiliate Members include FdL Development; First Response Radio; Freeplay Energy; and Frontline SMS. Internews Europe currently hosts the CDAC Network Secretariat.

A RESULTS FRAMEWORK FOR THE CDAC NETWORK

Having recently secured a grant from DfID, the CDAC Network is increasing its programme of work and would like to put in place a Results Framework (referred to below as the Framework). The overall purpose of the Framework is to:

• Support the operational work of its Members in relation to CwC programming

• Provide a system to embed data collection and learning components into the work of the Secretariat, Board and Members

• Support accountability for the effective use of CDAC Network funds, towards donors, Members and others the Network seeks to benefit

• Assess the performance of the overall functioning of the Network (Secretariat, Board, Members) across its fours strategic pillars and its programmes

The four key elements of the Results Framework

1. Communication coordination mechanisms: The CDAC Network is committed to generating a body of evidence that demonstrates how to run an effective communication coordination mechanism. The emphasis in this quadrant is the further refinement of the methodology (already used twice) to generate learning reviews of different comms coordination mechanisms, led by different agencies in different contexts. This work will be influenced by a consideration of literature on humanitarian coordination, collaboration, and partnership. There will be a link to the quadrant associated with Network functioning.

2. Member field level M&E and learning: This element is focused on supporting CDAC Network Members to monitor and evaluate their CwC interventions at field level. Due to the difference in the mandates of Members, a generic field level M&E and learning framework is unlikely to be useful, although guidance on indicators and collection methods may be useful. This should build on the infoasaid / IFRC generic M&E framework. This element will need to consider how affected people can best be involved in field-level M&E and learning initiatives, building on methodologies that already exist for this.

3. Network-specific programmes: The CDAC Network needs to measure how it is meeting the objectives defined by specific grants, such as the DfID discretionary grant (which funds this consultancy). The Network requires a ‘template’ framework which it can apply across new grants as they come on stream.

4. CDAC Network functioning: This needs to focus on how the different elements of the Network are functioning, primarily the Secretariat and the Board. It will also need to consider Member engagement. This may include using a self-assessment tool or similar. It needs to give a picture of the viability of the Network, over time. It will need to include how the Network is delivering against its four strategic pillars of capacity strengthening, action research and learning, advocacy, and convening.

MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSULTANCY

The main purpose of the consultancy is to lead the design of the Results Framework across the Network’s four strategic pillars and the four suggested components noted above, and ensure there is coherence across these. A challenge for the consultant undertaking this work is to determine a creative way of ensuring that the Framework is grounded in the experiences of affected people.

The final Framework should:

• Outline the Framework’s overall purpose, specific objectives, indicators and associated activities for data collection;

• Take into consideration the CDAC Network’s 2012 – 2016 strategy and existing commitments (e.g. the Network’s discretionary grant from DfID);

• Recommend a frequency for any data collection activities within the Framework, including the possibility of using a self-assessment survey across the Membership;

• Include baseline information for indicators where possible;

• Identify strategic evaluation and research themes for Network learning;

• Suggest relevant quality standards (e.g. OECD-DAC for evaluations) that should be adopted for the Network’s monitoring, evaluation and learning work;

• Estimate the resources (monetary, personnel, time, other) required to implement the activities outlined in the framework from the Secretariat perspective;

• Be designed in a way that monitoring and evaluation activities contribute to effective learning for Network Members;

• Suggest innovative ways in which the Network can demonstrate that its work impacts crisis-affected communities.

The consultant is also invited to contribute to what the final Framework should include.

TASKS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED AND DELIVERABLES

The consultant shall accomplish the following tasks as a basis for the final report:

• Lead the development of the Framework for the CDAC Network through a process which takes into account work done to date and input from the CDAC Network Secretariat, Members and Board;

• Present a draft Framework to stakeholders for comment;

• Deliver a final Framework document, which should comprise:

• Background information to the proposed Framework, including a summary based on the desk/literature reviews outlining the rationale and evidence on which the Framework is based;

• Relevant guidance notes or suggested plan of action for implementation of the Framework;

• The Framework itself;

• Baseline measurements where possible.

As far as possible, the Framework should be complementary to Members’ own results / M & E and learning frameworks.

METHODOLOGY

The approach to be adopted throughout the consultancy will be participatory and consultative and will draw upon views and perspectives of a number of different stakeholders from the CDAC Network, including focal points of the Members, CDAC Secretariat staff, the CDAC Network Board and advisors involved in the Research and Learning CoP. It will also draw on external expertise where appropriate. Applicants are requested to submit a detailed methodology and work-plan for achieving the stated objectives of the consultancy. With this regard, results and deliverables listed in the previous paragraph should be considered only as guiding terms of reference. Any proposal to enhance the quality of the work will be considered in the selection phase. However, in widening the activities and elements it should be always kept in mind that the approach and final Framework should not be unnecessarily complicated or unwieldy, but outline processes that could be easily integrated within the programme of works and produce a smart, quality product.

The anticipated timeframe for the consultancy is approximately two months, though this does not have to constitute two months of continuous work. The Network requires final delivery by end-April 2015. Note: The consultant will be responsible for overall delivery of the Framework and specifically for components 3) and 4). S/he will work with the Secretariat’s Research and Learning Officer – with whom the consultant will be required to play a mentoring role – who will lead on delivery of components 1) and 2).

MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS

Internews Europe will contract the consultant on behalf of the Network.The consultant will report to the CDAC Network Secretariat’s Senior Programme Manager, who will oversee the content and quality of the consultancy. The consultant will also work closely with the Secretariat’s Director and Research and Learning Officer, who will contribute to outlining this piece of work.

The CDAC Network Secretariat will be responsible for providing the consultant with the necessary support in terms of background information, project documentation and other relevant information. The Secretariat’s Programme Assistant will facilitate flow of information and relations with stakeholders and will assist the consultant in setting up relevant meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential task.

Necessary

• Minimum 10-years relevant experience and minimum 5 years demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and learning in a relevant field;

• Extensive experience with the logical framework approach and other strategic planning processes, and with M&E and learning methodologies and approaches (including quantitative, qualitative and participatory approaches, outcome mapping and behaviour changes of multiple stakeholders);

• Extensive experience planning, designing and implementing M&E and learning systems, including experience of M&E for networks, consortia or similar with a convening component;

• Experience in designing M&E and learning systems for capacity strengthening and/or advocacy;

• Aptitude for smart design in response to complex demands;

• Experience of facilitating processes to develop an M&E and learning framework with multiple stakeholders;

• Knowledge of INGO, UN, media development organisations and/or technology companies;

• Strong writing skills to produce a high-quality written Framework document;

• Ability to feed in key lessons and good practice derived from experience on similar work;

• Must be fluent in English.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the communication is aid sector.

CONDITIONS

• Starting date: ideally within 2 weeks of application deadline. The Network requires final delivery by end-April 2014.

• Duration: approximately two months, though this does not have to constitute two months of continuous work.

• Type of contract: Consultancy.

How to apply:

• Interested candidates meeting the qualifications should forward a cover letter including an outline of how they meet the required qualifications, the methodology and indicative timeline that is proposed,a CV and day-rate (in GBP) to jobs@internews.eu.

• Please mention “CDAC – MEL CONSULTANCY” and your name in the subject line.

• Deadline for applications: Monday 3 February 2014

Organization: Asylos
Country: Germany
Closing date: 03 Oct 2013

Who we are:

Asylos is a network of volunteers providing research assistance to lawyers who represent refugees in their asylum claims. Asylos currently comprises 60 volunteers, based all over the world and working together to produce research for lawyers upon request. Asylos is legally based in France and soon in the UK, but most of our work happens online.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who can advance the information and interaction architecture behind the Asylos teamspace which is our platform for internal communication and research management. So far we have largely relied on Google Apps. Google Site is our dashboard, Google Groups is our feed, Google Drive is our storage, Google Docs is the place we co-author our research, and Gmail is our mailbox. Google Spreadsheets store our core information, such as cases, sources, and contacts.

We have experimented with different task management and team communication tools such as Socialwok, Asana, Basecamp and Trello, and we make use of Doodle and Evernote. We’ve concluded that integration and usability are key. If tools need to be accessed in different places, aren’t harmonized in appearance, and are too many clicks away, they won’t be used by the critical mass of our researchers and will become obsolete. Our teamspace needs to have a straightforward structure that our volunteers can use easily, saving their time and energies for their real tasks of investigation and research.

Google Apps has proven to be a great platform and we will be able to upgrade to its non-profit version in the close future, but we are keen to learn about the potential of other solutions. The system we choose should allow gradual expansion; we could have 100 volunteers quite quickly. It should keep our data as secure as possible, as many asylum cases include confidential information. The ideal Asylos teamspace would combine the functions of an internal social network, a task manager, a CMS or research blueprint with toolbox, a CRM for lawyers and research sources, and a data archive.

Who you are:

An interaction designer who is able to understand the needs of a humanitarian research organisation, a developer with a talent to piece together a puzzle, or an information architect who has the talent to find the right developers.

What we need from you:

Ideas, comments, hints to persons we should talk to, a sketch on paper, a full-fledged concept, or a piece of code showing that you are able to build the links that could hold our different tools together. Although we are a volunteer organisation, we know that good code and design carry a price tag, and we have set aside funds for this purpose. We will send you a more exact wishlist upon request and are will be happy to talk to you about this project over the phone.

How to apply:

Get in touch with Sebastian: @sm_kraus | sebastian.kraus@asylos.eu | +49 176 233 16100

Organization: AFC Consultants International
Country: Egypt
Closing date: 30 Sep 2013

Under the strategic guidance and supervision of GIZ (German International Cooperation), the project is responsible for the implementation of the technical assistance to a Microfinance Network of Arab countries.

This service package under the programme "Promotion of the microfinance sector in the MENA region" refers to the strengthening of institutional framework conditions of the microfinance sector and is directly related to the network.

Specific interventions would include support in the following areas:

(1) Strategy development

(2) Procedures and governance

(3) Service provision and training

The Assitant team Leader (Regional Expert) should be a junior advisor to the network and management of the intervention with the following qualifications:

At least 3 years professional experience in development of microfinance sector with a focus on institution building/organisational development preferably of microfinance networks or associations

At least 3 years experience in project management (in financial sector and/or technical cooperation) incl. responsibility for personnel

Specific skills and experience in organisational development Work experience in Arab countries

Strong conceptual, socio-cultural and personal skills (writing, presentation, moderation, facilitation, communication etc.)

Masters Degree in Economics, Business Administration or a related field

Fluent in written and spoken English; German and Arabic would be considered as an asset

Experience in results-oriented monitoring and evaluation

Start / Duration: As soon as possibel until March 2014

How to apply:

If you are interested in cooperating with AFC in this project, please send you most recent CV to

Barbara.braun@afci.de

Thank you!

Organization: Plan
Country: Cambodia
Closing date: 16 Sep 2013

Job Announcement

Plan is an international humanitarian child-centred community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation and is one of the oldest and largest international development agencies in the world working in 69 countries. Plan started its operations in Cambodia in 2002 and is committed to improving the lives of poor children, their families and communities. Plan is going to implement the new five-year Country Strategic Plan from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2015 and is looking for qualified candidates for the positions below:

Plan Cambodia and its partner NGOs have been implemented Family Protection and Promoting Child Participation project from 2011 to 2013 in 11 provinces. The consultant is expected to examine and analyse strategic questions such as sustainability, effectiveness and efficiency, relevant and achievements against planned. The consultant should have strong knowledge and experience in child right programming and child protection and participation. The purpose of the final evaluation is to measure the outcomes and impacts of the project implementation and to generate best practices and lessons learned for next phase proposal development.

How to apply:

Please visit our website http://plan-international.org/where-we-work/asia/cambodia/about/jobs or email to HR.Cambodia@plan-international.org for Detailed Term of Reference. Interested candidates must email their application documents to HR.Cambodia@plan-international.org by 16 September 2013, at 5:00pm, local time. Only applications that meet the qualifications will be considered.

“As an international child-centred development organization, we do not tolerate child abuse”

Organization: CBM
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 06 Sep 2013

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LOW VISION THERAPY NETWORK WEBSITEI. BackgroundThe Low vision therapy network is a CBM funded project with an objective to strengthen the capacity of an existing country wide network of four of the most important service deliverers, in order to reduce the barriers experienced by people with visual impairment to access appropriate medical/rehabilitation services, education and equal opportunities in the labour market. The service providers are; Friends Church Sabatia Eye Hospital, PCEA Kikuyu Eye Unit, Kwale District Eye Centre and Service for the Poor in Adaptive Rehabilitation Kinship (SPARK). The project consists of low vision units within these four existing CBM eye care partners that have been clustered to form a multi-year low vision program. This program is managed by a lead partner Friends Church Sabatia Eye Hospital (SEH). The cluster seeks to engage an experienced web designer who shall design the cluster’s web site as per the assignment here under though not limited to:II. Services requestedThe Service Provider will be assigned the following tasks: • Design a website taking into account the futures listed in section III• Develop the website upon validation of the designIII. Features of the websiteThe website should be designed and developed within two weeks, from the date the contract is awarded.• Defining the cluster’s identity• Out lay of the programs and projects run by the cluster.• Online referencing and links to the partners web site• Have tools to allow publications such newsletters, reports hosted• Online fundraising / donation• High contrast view and an accessible font • A user friendly CMS system to facilitate future management of the websiteVi. Knowledge Skills and Qualifications1. Hands on experience in Web Design2. Skilled in web design for NGOs3. At least Degree in Information technology4. Evidence based Work on similar previous assignments

V. Ownership and intellectual property Upon completion of the task and payment of agreed fees as agreed by the low vision therapy network and the Service Provider , low vision therapy network shall acquire and retain ownership of all assignment deliverables in their tangible form (both hard and soft copies) and the right to use them as deemed fit. The deliverables may thus not be published or used without the express permission of the low vision therapy network.

VI. Required1. Provide detailed profile stating similar undertaking with other organizations.2. Provide a sample of web sites designed in the past.3. Detailed budget for the assignment. 4. Low vision therapy network will provide all necessary content and institutional logos required to design the website.5. Low vision therapy network will approve all design templates to be used on the website

VII. Expression of interest Interested consultants or firms are requested to submit an Expression of Interest detailing their interpretation of the TOR to visiontherapynetwork@gmail.com on or before 6th September 2013.

How to apply:

VI. Required1. Provide detailed profile stating similar undertaking with other organizations.2. Provide a sample of web sites designed in the past.3. Detailed budget for the assignment. 4. Low vision therapy network will provide all necessary content and institutional logos required to design the website.5. Low vision therapy network will approve all design templates to be used on the website

VII. Expression of interest Interested consultants or firms are requested to submit an Expression of Interest detailing their interpretation of the TOR to visiontherapynetwork@gmail.com on or before 6th September 2013.

Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 06 Sep 2013

Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has 80 projects in 36 countries and revenues of approximately $168 million.

Oil Palm Marketing Network Development Consultant, Liberia

We are seeking a market network development specialist consultant for the USAID-funded Smallholder Oil Palm Support project (SHOPS) in Liberia. The objectives of SHOPS are to 1) increase the productivity and profitability of Liberia's smallholder oil palm sector; 2) improve the marketing and trade capacity of this sector; and 3) improve the enabling environment and support functions.

Presently SHOPS works with a network of over 60 actors involved in the oil palm trade throughout Liberia, including: individual and group processors; oil palm depots; group and individual traders. While crude palm oil is traded easily on the local market at favorable prices, due to the introduction of additional palm bi-products (PKO, palm kernel cake, etc), there is a need to formalize the trade sector to improve trade linkages and usage and distribution of new products. Equally, extension of market linkages may allow commodities to extend beyond their current distribution networks.

This consultancy will include a two-person team with an international and a local expert.

Responsibilities:Undertake a market survey of 15-20 diverse key actors to understand the current local market conditions for oil palm traders.Collaborate with local institutions such as the MoCI, CDA, CBL, and LPMC to understand their roles and support to the formalization of trade networks.Use appropriate tools to analyze key aspects of the market including the 6 C’s: context, channels, customers, competitors, choices and communication.Work with technical staff to organize appropriate meetings to address key issues relating to trade and strengthen networks amongst key actors.

Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in relevant agriculture/agronomy technical field required, Master’s strongly preferred.Experience conducting market research, analysis and recommendations for expanding trade of multi-use agricultural products.Experience presenting end market research using analytical tools for the 6 Cs.Experience leading informational sessions on important trade related discussions for agricultural products.Experience developing trade contracts between buyers and sellers.Must be computer literate, capable of working in MS word, MS Excel and MS Power Point.

How to apply:

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556C361D43515B7E59192F77571C6802627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

Organization: Civilian Technical Assistance Programme
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 16 Sep 2013

Average salary up to US$120,000.00/annum plus allowances based on relevant qualifications and work experiences1. Organizational ContextMinistry of Foreign Affairs is the key ministry and a significant player in the sector of foreign policy and international relations. The ministry was first conceptualized some 86 years back during the Amani Era. The mandate of MOFA is to establish and maintain effective foreign relations with all countries of the world; and to advance the national interests of Afghanistan through the development and implementation of comprehensive foreign affairs policies. The Civilian Technical Assistance Program (CTAP) is an Afghan government program that aims to create stronger government institutions with more effective structures, efficient processes and skilled personnel. It assists Afghan government organizations to implement capacity development and performance improvement programs by providing them with skilled international technical experts and capacity development advisors. On behalf of The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, CTAP is now seeking to fill the position of Network Engineer to work in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ ICT Directorate. This position is open to international passport holders only: Afghan expatriates and nationals of regional countries are especially encouraged to apply.

1. Position2.1 Nature and Scope of AssignmentThis assignment involves supporting a government-led planning and delivery institutional development program within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Under the supervision of ICT Director the successful candidate will assist with administrating, analyzing, designing, installing, configuring, maintaining, upgrading and repairing of network infrastructure and application components. Provide direction, information, and recommendations regarding network configurations and installations. The successful candidate will be expected to work through and with his/her Afghan national counterparts, and to progressively transfer knowledge, expertise and skills to them. This position does not involve any type of management or line responsibilities under any circumstance.

2.2 Duties and Responsibilities:

Working with the Director of ICT and the team of the ICT Directorate as counterparts, with assistance from the CTAP Capacity Development team and other relevant staff and advisors, the Network Engineer will:

Assist and train relevant national counterparts in analyzing the existing IT infrastructure and the services the ICT Directorate provide to the ministry.Assist and train ICT Directorate staff in identifying the functional gaps and formulating plans to improve the function of the directorate or department.Mentor and train ICT national team in formulating ICT policies, procedures and how to research and decide on the best approaches of a flexible and future-proofing network design and solutions to meet the present and future needs of MoFA.

Key duties of the System Analyst include but are not limited to the following:

• Train and assist ICT team to achieve thorough understanding of internet technologies, protocols, and configurations (DNS, Security, IP Routing, HTTP, VPN, Email Routing, SPAM, etc.);• Assist and train ICT Network team in configuring and setup of Cisco Firewalls, VPN Concentrators and Security appliances for access to vital business applications;• Assist and train ICT Network Team in the design, setup and configuration of complex switching environments;• Assist and train ICT Network Team in the design, setup and configure complex wireless networking that supports open or secured access and the ability to support voice and video applications;• Coach the ICT Team to establish a knowledge base that serves as technical resource for the deployment and support of Network Operating Systems and applications (i.e., Windows 2000/2003/2008, 2012, Linux/Unix, VMware/Virtualization Technologies/Microsoft Hyper-V, MS Exchange, Active Directory, etc.), as well as insure proper maintenance of management tools, server documentation, and disaster recovery procedures. • Assist in the design of multi-server environments including IP address schemes, DNS, WINS, Ether-Channel (Bonding), etc.;• Assist and train ICT Team in configuring and installing client and server network software for upgrading and maintaining network and telecommunication systems;• Train the ICT Team on the best approaches to maintaining multi-site network operations and software applications, operating systems and regular maintenance with both private and public facilities;• Assist and train relevant national counterparts in managing assigned projects and program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives;• Assist ICT directorate in responding to inquiries from staff, administrators, service providers, site personnel and outside vendors and etc. to provide technical assistance and support;• Assist and train ICT related staff in supervising the administration of systems and servers related network to ensure availability of services to authorized users;• Assist relevant counterparts in troubleshooting malfunctions of network hardware and software applications, telephones and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore services;• Assist ICT directorate in identifying options for potential solutions and assessing them for both technical and business suitability;• Assist the ICT directorate to identify organizational structure gaps;• Assess the business process design within the ICT directorate;• Carry out feasibility studies of solutions and make recommendations;• Examine current IT infrastructure and identify gaps;• Assist the staff to Keep up to date with technical and industry developments;

2.3 Deliverables:The deliverables of the System Analyst are:

• ICT Policies developed;• Components of the network configured;• Training program for Networking staff conducted;• Current ICT infrastructure analyzed and comprehensive suggestions recommended;• ICT solution analyzed ;• Functional analysis for further development of ICT Directorate formatted;• ICT directorate staff fully trained on aforementioned areas;

2.4 Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

The successful candidate should have the following skills, experience and qualifications:• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Telecommunications, or any closely related field; PhD is preferred • Industrial Certifications related to ICT domain are a strong plus (ITIL, PMP, MCTS, MCSE, CCNA…).Fundamental aptitude of network Switching & Routing technologies;• Background in Network Security preferred;• Understanding of the network interactions between routers, switches, firewalls, load-balancers and the virtualization of servers;• Experience in deployment and support of Network Operating Systems and applications (i.e., Windows 2000/2003/2008 Linux/Unix, VMware/Virtualization Technologies, SAN Technologies, MS Exchange, Active Directory, etc.);• Minimum of 5 years experience in a related position and other analytical positions; • Able to produce reports and other standards documents, in English, up to a professional standard• Previous experience in under-developed, insecure or post-conflict environments a plus• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto is a strong plus

Afghan expatriates and nationals of countries in Afghanistan’s region are preferred for this position. Women are especially encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Application should be completed online via www.ctapafghanistan.orgOnly short listed candidates whose background and experiences corresponds to the above criteria will be contacted for further consideration. CTAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females are highly encouraged to apply for CTAP’s positions.

Organization: Chemonics
Country: Nigeria
Closing date: 22 Sep 2013

Chemonics International, an international development consulting firm, seeks an assistant national technical manager for a five-year USAID-funded Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) project (2012-2016). The project is the world’s premier provider of high quality food security analysis and early warning and aims to collaborate with international, regional, and national partners to provide timely and rigorous early warning and analysis of potential, emerging, and/or evolving food security issues in order to inform appropriate humanitarian response. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. This position is based in Abuja, Nigeria, and Nigerian citizens are strongly preferred.

The assistant national technical manager (ANTM) is a senior technical professional who works closely with the national technical manager (NTM) to support all FEWS NET activities in Nigeria and serves in a role similar to that of a deputy country representative. Where appropriate, the ANTM will also support remote-monitoring in selected countries.

Responsibilities include:

• Implement efficient, focused food security monitoring, early warning analysis, and response planning
• Carry out effective communication of analyses to partners and decision-makers through high-quality reports and briefings
• Carry out capacity strengthening and network management
• Conduct strategic planning and execute technical activities including early warning, livelihoods and vulnerability assessments, monitoring tools and methods development, capacity development, markets and trade analysis, and response planning
• Collect, archive, analyze, and share food security data and information

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required in a discipline that is directly relevant to food security analysis, including economics, agricultural economics, agronomy, nutrition, climatology, anthropology, or social geography
• Minimum five years of relevant country or regional experience in early warning/food security information systems, food security analysis, and other related fields
• GIS applications and mapping skills preferred
• Excellent computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills
• Experience effectively working and coordinating with partners and stakeholders
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout Nigeria
• Experience conducting field assessments and knowledge of standard data collection methodology
• Donor coordination experience
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

Application Instructions:

Send electronic submissions to NigeriaANTM@chemonics.com by August 30, 2013. 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 “FEWS NET - Assistant National Technical 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: Conflict Risk Network
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 26 Aug 2013

EIRIS Conflict Risk Network seeks a highly motivated and independent college student, recent graduate or graduate student to join our team. This Washington, DC office-based intern will work closely with Network staff on research, membership, communications and administrative projects. Plan on committing a minimum of 15 hours/week – start and end dates can be negotiated.The Network includes about 80 institutional investors, financial service providers and related stakeholders calling on corporate actors to fulfill their responsibility to respect human rights and to take steps that support peace and stability in areas affected by genocide and mass atrocities. Our goal is to increase such behavior by corporate actors, and thereby reduce conflict risk. The Network provides timely and in-depth research reports for investors and other members, and is sustained through a combination of member subscription fees, grants and donations.

Major Responsibilities• Conduct in-depth research on corporations operating in EIRIS Conflict Risk Network’s areas of focus—Sudan and Burma—and in the targeted sectors of oil, mineral extraction, weapons and information and communications technology.• Assist with outreach to strengthen and expand the Network’s membership base.• Assist with the compilation, publication and distribution of the Sudan Company Report to the Network’s institutional investor members.• Monitor news related to corporate involvement and accountability in Sudan and Burma.• Update the Network’s website, database and email contact list.• Communicate with allies and partners regarding the Network’s activities.• Copy-edit, proofread and fact-check Network reports and other communications.

Helpful Experience? Strong editing, writing and proofreading skills? Excellent online and offline research skills? Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Internet applications, and a quick study with new software? Aptitude with numbers? Administrative skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines? Pleasant and personable phone manner? Interest in or knowledge of EIRIS Conflict Risk Network’s areas of focus, human rights standards, business, finance and corporate accountability

Academic CreditAwarding academic credit for an internship is at the discretion of your college or university. However, we will assist you in providing appropriate information as your school requests. You should make all arrangements for earning credit prior to the commencement of your internship.

How to apply:

Application ProcessTo apply for an internship with EIRIS Conflict Risk Network, please submit the following to recruitment@conflictrisknetwork.org:• Current résumé• Cover letter • A short writing sample Note: This is an unpaid internship. EIRIS Conflict Risk Network does not offer an internship stipend. However, interns are reimbursed for their local transportation costs (excluding parking) and lunches. EIRIS Conflict Risk Network is a subsidiary of EIRIS Ltd, which is wholly owned by the EIRIS Foundation. EIRIS is committed to achieving equality of opportunity.

Organization: Restless Development
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 15 Aug 2013

Network Engagement Officer

The International Youth Engagement unit is seeking an individual to support Restless Developments Network engagement activities, particularly re-engaging and strengthening our wider alumni network.

The successful candidate will join our Return Volunteer and Network engagement Team within IYE, to support our work in maintaining the involvement of restless development volunteers, and our wider supporters, following their placement overseas.

This is an excellent entry level programme role with a varied number of responsibilities, so an excellent opportunity for someone to expand their skills in several programmatic areas.

How to apply:

To apply, please download the application pack on our website www.restlessdevelopment.org/uk-jobs and send completed forms to sophie@restlessdevelopment.org by 9am on Thursday 15th August 2013.

Country: Germany
Closing date: 11 Aug 2013

The Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) is seeking a highly motivated intern to support the work of its newly established Network Services Unit.

Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 90 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it.

The Network Services Unit supports the TI Movement in achieving the strategic goals set out in its TI Strategy 2015 by coordinating implementation of a global Institutional Network Strengthening Programme as well as other initiatives aimed at enhancing Movement capacity at national and international level.

Main function: Assisting the Network Services Unit in the preparation, implementation and review of activities related to TI’s Institutional Network Strengthening and Resource Mobilisation and Sustainability Programmes
Starting date: as soon as possible
Duration: 6 months
Department: Network Services Unit / Network, Chapters and Programmes Group
Remuneration: EUR 450 (according to the German labour and social security law)
Location: Berlin, Germany

Key tasks:
• Supporting initiatives coordinated by the Network Services Unit, including
o a learning review of a multi-country “fundraising mentoring” project
o a multi-country “executive leadership” pilot project
o a range of ‘small grant capacity development projects’ currently implemented by TI chapters
o a platform to share existing fundraising resources with TI chapters via the TI intranet
• Supporting the (logistical) preparation of related international workshops and meetings
• Assisting with programme-related communications work, including news bulletins or intranet updates
• Providing general administrative assistance in day-to-day operations (incl. financial management)

Knowledge, experience, interests and skills:
• Some prior office experience, including good knowledge of MS Word applications (essential), ideally gained in a national or international NGO environment
• Some prior experience related to event organisation, making international travel arrangements etc.
• Some knowledge/ previous experience of project management and the concepts of organisational development and sustainability, fundraising/ resource mobilisation; and monitoring, evaluation and learning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including fluency (written and spoken) in English, with knowledge of Spanish and/ or French a distinct advantage
• Strong commitment to the mission and values of Transparency International
• University degree (undergraduate or postgraduate) in a related field

How to apply:

To apply for this internship please send a maximum one page cover letter and a maximum two page CV by email to networkservices-internship@transparency.org

The closing date for applications is 11 August 2013.

Kindly note that a valid work permit for Germany is required and that interns must take out their own health insurance before starting the internship. Persons already registered as residents in Germany must submit a new Tax Identification Number. Students of the German universities must submit a confirmation of enrollment.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this internship. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Transparency International is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about Transparency International visit our website at www.transparency.org. For more information on internships please see the TI Internship Guidelines posted at: www.transparency.org/whoweare/work