NGO JOBS

Organization: Fédération Internationale des Ligues des Droits de I'Homme
Country: France
Closing date: 03 Feb 2014

One-year contract starting end of February 201435 hours per week (full-time position)Location: FIDH headquarters, Paris

Deadline to submit applications: 3 February 2014

The International Federation of Human Rights Associations (FIDH) is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in France whose objective is to encourage the respect of the principles set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. FIDH federates 178 national human rights associations active throughout the world.

Under the supervision of the Head of the Middle-East North Africa (MENA) Desk and the Operations Director, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

A. Contribute to consolidating the relationship between internal and external actors

• Facilitate communication to and from the member organisations in the region, partners and members of the FIDH International Bureau;

• Provide assistance and support to human rights defenders, victims of human rights violations and partners in the field.

B. Implement the activities of the Desk

• Prepare, organise and ensure followp up to fact-finding missions, including legal observation, national advocacy and solidarity missions and workshops/seminars in the region.

• Organise, in cooperation with FIDH delegations, advocacy activities with intergovernmental organisations (IGOs) and governments (using relevant mechanisms and organising of advocacy meetings).

• Conduct a number of missions to the field and to IGOs.

• Ensure and coordinate the drafting of denunciation, alerts and information documents and draft fact-finding reports and position papers.

• Coordinate the translation and dissemination of documents, in consultation with the Communications Department.

• Coordinate the implementation of communication tools specific to the Desk, in conjunction with the Communications Department.

• When requested by the Head of the Desk, represent FIDH before IGOs, governments, companies and as needed donors and the media.

• Contribute to the programming and reporting of Desk activities and update the chart that monitors activities on a monthly basis.

• Contribute to donor calls for proposals and to financial and narrative monitoring of the desk's action programmes.

C. Participate in the training of interns and volunteers

D. Assist with daily administrative and logistical tasks of the Desk

Profile:- At least 3 years of professional experience in a similar role in the field of human rights and/or in the NGO sector.

• Good knowledge of the MENA region.

• Required qualifications: Master’s Degree in Law, International Relations, Human Rights or Political Science. Fluent Arabic and English, written and spoken, and a good knowledge of French are required.

Remuneration: From EUR 30,550 per annum (over 13 months), based on experience. Recruitment at a lower level based on a modified position profile may be considered.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV with a cover letter indicating the job reference number thereon by e mail to:

recrutement-cp-mmo-01-14@fidh.org

Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 30 Sep 2013

Reports to: Senior Grants Manager
Location: London
Salary: Competitive plus contributory pension
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

BACKGROUND
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian relief organisations. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people survive, recover and rebuild their lives. The IRC delivers emergency aid, protects children, provides health care, prevents and responds to violence against women and girls, safeguards human rights and helps to kick-start economic recovery. Working in more than 40 countries, the IRC has restored hope and opportunity to many millions of people.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

The IRC’s global headquarters are in New York. Our European headquarters – IRC-UK - were established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. IRC-UK comprises approximately 40 staff across five departments. The International Programmes Team (IPT) currently comprises 14 staff: Director, IPT Assistant, Senior Grants Manager, Regional Grant Officers and six Regional Programme Managers (RPMs).

JOB PURPOSE
The International Programmes Team’s key objective is to enable the organisation to increase and improve the quantity and quality of support to beneficiaries by ensuring sustained programme funding. Regional Grant Officers (RGOs) are central to this work. RGOs:
• Provide support to country field offices in relation to quality reporting and donor requirements during programme implementation
• Manage the successful implementation of IRC European donor contractual requirements and reporting, ensuring compliance, accurate information and good quality narratives on programme outputs
• Ensure good and professional working relationships with European donors.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
• Report to the Senior Grants Manager
• Works as part of the wider IPT team Close coordination with:
• the RPM covering same geographical region
• field country offices
• regional staff for programme implementation
• finance department on matters of financial management.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Contribute to Project Cycle Management
• Managing a regional portfolio of European grants (currently – Asia, Caucasus, Middle East and North Africa); responsible for ensuring quality project implementation
• Reviewing narrative and financial reports; consulting with and ensuring input from relevant technical and financial staff
• Monitoring projects to ensure progress against objectives and compliance with donor guidelines, including:
o Monitor cash flow and risks on contracts, and advise field where required
o Track expenditure disallowances, ensuring that lessons are learned and fed into operational training
o Review procurement decisions for European grants against donor requirements.
• Ensuring lessons learned from finalised projects are feed into the design of follow on or related proposal.

B. Build and Maintain High Quality Knowledge Base
• Providing best practice advice related to European grant management
• Assisting in developing training materials and occasionally carrying out training of IRC field staff on European donor rules
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of work-processes and checklists for grant implementation and report review
• Participating in donor strategies, taking the lead in grant management related issues around a specific donor or identified topic.

C. Liaise with the International Development Community
• Representing IRC externally at country specific meetings, and stakeholder networks
• Assisting in advocating with European donors for manageable and reasonable rules and regulations.

D. Other
• Maintaining tracking systems for grants and other office systems, including inputting raw data into IPT’s tracking systems (grants database)
• Providing support to the IPT and more generally to IRC-UK staff as required
• Contributing to the strategic planning of IPT and IRC UK
• When timely, working with Regional Programme Managers on developing new proposals, by the RPM’s.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
• Experience and a good understanding of European institutional donors and their requirements
• Good understanding of humanitarian aid and development programming
• Experience in working at a distance and supporting field-based staff
• Experience of writing, reviewing and editing narrative and financial reports and excellent attention to detail
• Good financial management and budgeting skills
• Ability to analyse and synthesise information
• Excellent communication skills including active listening and verbal and written English
• Good IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to work on own initiative and collaboratively as part of a diverse team and manage a varied workload
• Self motivated, flexible and adaptable to the needs of the team and organisation
• Committed to IRC values and mandate

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
• Degree in a subject related to IRC’s work
• Worked in a developing country, preferable in a international NGO context
• Able to communicate effectively in French
• Advanced excel

How to apply:

To apply, please send your CV (two page max) and a cover letter describing:
• Your reasons for applying
• Your relevant skills and experience and how you meet the person specification for this position
• Where you saw the job advertised
• Current salary

Please send to: applications@rescue-uk.org

The closing date is: 10am Monday 30th September 2013 (GMT)

In order to minimise administrative costs, IRC-UK will only contact short-listed candidates.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

IRC-UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all job applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 01 Sep 2013

The purpose of the Shelter Cluster Regional Focal Point (RFP) is to deliver emergency capacity building and preparedness support to national shelter clusters and national coordination platforms, with primary focus on building local capacities.

In 2013, the Global Shelter Cluster (GSC) approved its GSC Strategy for the period 2013-2017. In order to advance the implementation of the GSC Strategy, and in particular its Strategic Aim 1, the GSC with funding support from ECHO has established Shelter Cluster Regional Focal Points (RFPs) hosted by cluster partner agencies as standby/surge capacity and support for country level cluster based preparedness planning and awareness raising. The RFPs are hosted by partner agencies and operate in close collaboration with global cluster leads, therefore contributing to strengthen capacities of the overall shelter sector. As an active member of the GSC, NRC will host the position of Regional Focal Point –MENA.

Job description?Provide technical support to on-going clusters and other coordination mechanisms at the regional and country level on shelter coordination and sector-based contingency planning. ?Support the national cluster coordinators in the region in fulfilling the IASC and GSC guidance. This will be done in coordination with the GSC Support Team. ?Support the government and shelter actors in selected high-risk countries where there is no existing shelter coordination capacity. The support will mainly include undertaking sector-based contingency planning and strengthening their capacity to respond to shelter emergencies, ?Enhance shelter cluster planning and strategy development at regional and national levels, including the integration of cross-cutting issues. ?Contribute to roll out the cluster approach and global guidance and tools to shelter coordination bodies, especially at national and sub-national levels. ?Increase awareness of and participation in shelter clusters in the region of operation, particularly of local NGOs and other national stakeholders. ?Complement the Global Shelter Cluster surge capacity system, by providing dedicated surge capacity as members of Shelter Coordination Teams when required. ?Lead the organization of regional shelter coordination workshops and trainings and support the organization of national and global shelter coordination workshops and trainings. ?Contribute to the development and implementation of global shelter coordination guidance and tools (Strategy, Fact Sheet, Performance Monitoring, amongst others), to the systematization of good practice in coordination mechanisms at country level, and to shelter cluster reviews and evaluations. ?Provide content as relevant and regularly monitor the website (sheltercluster.org) at the global, regional and country level sites to provide inputs and additional documents as necessary. ?Work in close collaboration with other RFPs, GSC Global Focal Points and the GSC Support Team to ensure consistency and learning across regions.

Qualifications?Degree or similar professional or vocational qualification in Structural/Civil Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Construction Management or related technical field ?Experience of working for a humanitarian aid organisation in a developing country, including emergency programme management ?A minimum of 8 years relevant professional experience ?A minimum of 3 years shelter/housing or rehabilitation programming experience ?Familiarity with current standards and guidelines for humanitarian emergency response ?Awareness of and exposure to the humanitarian reform process ?Fluency in English ?Knowledge and ability in Arabic and French an asset

Personal qualities?Ability to work with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and with virtual or/and dispersed teams ?Ability to undertake strategic analysis and translate thinking into practice ?Ability to network effectively and influence and inspire others including governments, other agencies, and own peers, staff, and partners ?Ability to inspire, to build confidence and to find creative and constructive solutions to difficult issues ?Training and staff development skills

We offer?Commencement: As soon as possible ?Contract period: 12 months with possible extension ?Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions.

How to apply:

http://www.webcruiter.no/WcMain/AdvertViewPublic.aspx?oppdragsnr=1860521...

Contact info.: Jake Zarins Shelter Adviser +47 908 11 418 (Norway)/ +44 (0)7739 460005 (UK)
Mette Eriksen Recruitment Adviser (+47) 90658635

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Yemen
Closing date: 31 Aug 2013

External Announcement #36/2013-

UNICEF Country Office invites applications from suitable qualified consultants to undertake a review of its recovery programme in the North of Yemen i.e. Harad/Hajjah and Sa'ada Governorates. The attached TORs outline the details with regards to the scope of work, timeline and methodology.

How to apply:

Please send your application, including a duly completed United Nations Personal History form-P11(which can be downloaded from www.unicef.org/employ) stating telephone number, email address and detailed contact address quoting the vacancy number to: yemenhr@unicef.org before COB Saturday August 31st. For additional information on UNICEF, please visit our website: www.unicef.org

UNICEF, is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation. UNICEF is a smoke-free environment.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 14 Oct 2013

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian relief and development organizations. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC today responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps uprooted people survive, recover and rebuild their lives in the aftermath of armed conflict and natural disaster. We are committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and thorough accountability to those we serve.With operations in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, the IRC is the only refugee assistance agency with large-scale international and domestic operations. Projections call for the IRC’s 2013 budget to exceed $440 million.The programs in the CASAMENA region represent the range of IRC’s work with conflict-affected populations—from emergency relief to post-conflict development. The region includes two of IRC’s longest running programs, Pakistan (established 1979) and Afghanistan (1988), newer interventions in Yemen and the Palestinian Territories, and a long-standing project in Chechnya (Northern Caucasus/Russia). It is also home to the largest single award in IRC’s history, the USAID-funded Pakistan Reading Project. The region integrates care and assistance for IDPs as well as capacity building efforts with community-based organizations in humanitarian and developmental contexts. With over 1,000 staff located throughout the region, and encompassing some of the most challenging environments IRC works in, CASAMENA is one of the most diverse units within the organization.

SCOPE:

Based in New York City, the Regional Director is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic and dynamic leadership for the IRC’s Caucasus, South Asia, Middle East & North Africa (CASAMENA’s) growing country programs. The Regional Director leads program and operational excellence with a focus on quality and impact in the CASAMENA region, which currently consists of country programs in Afghanistan, North Caucasus (Russia), Palestinian Territories, Pakistan, and Yemen. The Regional Director supervises all Country Directors, the Pakistan Reading Project Chief of Party, and the CASAMENA regional team.

The Regional Director will play a pivotal role in regional advocacy, fundraising, communications and media engagement. The Regional Director will provide outstanding human resource and financial management and lead regional efforts in donor relations and new program development, with an emphasis on strategic partnerships. He/she is also expected to formulate and advance key advocacy messages and assist in agency-wide initiatives spanning external relations and branding.

The Regional Director will be an inspiring and experienced leader with demonstrated success in a senior management role within large, complex and multi-cultural contexts. He or she will bring strong leadership, expertise, innovation and passion to the CASAMENA region and to IRC’s mission, people, partners and donors.

The Regional Director will be an outstanding communicator and collaborator. He/she will effectively manage relationships between the country programs, senior International Programs staff and IRC departments including Finance, Human Resources, Development, Global Supply Chain, Government Relations, Legal, Advocacy and Communications. He/she will also play an active part in delivering on IRC’s ambitious new five year Strategic Plan. The Regional Director will report to the Vice President, International Programs.

The Regional Director will be required to travel regularly to country program field sites to maintain an acute understanding of the regional context, provide expertise and guidance, and lead in all aspects of IRC CASAMENA’s programmatic and operational work. With the Regional Director’s leadership, CASAMENA’s clients and partners will have an increased opportunity to improve their lives and to build a sustainable and peaceful future.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership and ManagementEnsure alignment of CASAMENA’s country programs within the IRC’s mission, vision, and strategic plan goalsDirectly supervise and lead CASAMENA’s country directors, Pakistan Chief of Party, and regional team (currently consisting of nine staff based in New York, Nairobi and Amman), supporting performance management and country program strategic planning and deliveryIn collaboration with the IRC HQ Finance department, provide oversight of country program Operating Budgets, burn rates, and financial planning, as well as manage the CASAMENA regional unit budget and allocate usage of unrestricted funds to country programsIn collaboration with other key stakeholders, maintain IRC’s commitment to technically sound and evidence based program design, monitoring and evaluationPromote a local-first approach that makes certain CASAMENA is supporting the efforts of state, civil society and market actors to respond to crisis and rebuildSupport the IRC-UK in working with key European donors and ensure that approaches to donors are integrated in the strategy and operational plans for CASAMENAEngage senior leadership to optimize business practices to ensure appropriate control and compliance and empower country program decision-makingManage, in collaboration with the Regional Senior Safety and Security Officer, the risks associated with working in dangerous and volatile security environmentsChampion staff development efforts, in collaboration with Human Resources, including efforts to diversify leadership in country programsAdvise IRC’s senior leadership team on strategic trends, needs and opportunitiesExternal Relations and DevelopmentDevelop and maintain a high level of understanding of donor priorities, country plans and planned funding initiatives, and coordinate those plans with IRC’s strategiesCollaborate with External Relations (especially Institutional Philanthropy) and Business Development units to identify, cultivate and maintain existing and develop new relationships with donors, partners and constituents, both domestic and internationalRepresent IRC CASAMENA with a range of key donors, policy makers, host governments, public and private partners, and news mediaAdvocacyWork closely with the Vice President, Public Policy and Advocacy, to strengthen IRC’s advocacy work by implementing existing plans and developing new plans in relation to the countries in the region and other emergencies that ariseIn coordination with U.S., U.K. and European Union advocacy teams, act as Regional/country program representative in donor and policymaker advocacy in key fora, including in Washington DC, London, Brussels and GenevaQualifications:

10 or more years of senior management experience, with career path demonstrating increasing levels of responsibilityExtensive field experience leading humanitarian programs, with proven ability to manage complex and insecure working environmentsDemonstrated experience starting up and overseeing large, multi-year USAID projects with multiple international and local partnersExcellence in effectively and passionately leading, motivating, mentoring, developing and retaining staffDemonstrated ability to balance pressing needs in the emergency context with strategic and longer term planningProven success leading remote global teams of different cultural backgrounds in multiple countries with an emphasis on accountability and transparencyStrong understanding of current advocacy and policy issues in the region, including but not limited to the situation in Afghanistan and PakistanStrong presentation, negotiation and diplomacy skillsAbility to listen and communicate with colleagues at all levels and a decisive manner tempered by an inclusive consensus-building approach to managementProven ability to maintain professional grace under pressureFluency in English; Arabic proficiency a plusUniversity degree, with graduate study in international relations, general management, or similar disciplines preferredCommitment to IRC’s core values of Integrity, Service and Accountability

How to apply:

Please apply online:http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&r...

Organization: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development
Country: Pakistan
Closing date: 15 Oct 2013

Department: Coordination
Position: Area coordinatorContract duration: 6 monthsLocation: North Sindh, PakistanStarting Date ASAP

I. Background on ACTED

ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination.

ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 30 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff. ACTED has a 100 million € budget for over 350 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion. For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org

II. Country Profile

Projects: 34 (2011)National staff: 827 (2011)International Staff: 16 (2011)Capital Office: IslamabadTotal number of direct beneficiaries: 5,369,006 (2011)Budget: 29, 6 M Euros (2011)

ACTED has been present in Pakistan since 1993, when it registered its first office in Peshawar. Since, we have developed extensive experience in programmes focusing on emergency response, local governance and community mobilisation, on and off-farm livelihoods support, education and vocational training, community-based rehabilitation and construction, shelter, water and sanitation and health and hygiene. In addition, ACTED has been providing monitoring, evaluation, information management to a wide range of stakeholders in Pakistan to promote humanitarian coordination and effectiveness.

In recent years, ACTED has provided extensive emergency and early recovery assistance to disaster-affected families in Pakistan. This assistance has included shelter construction, food distributions, the provision of clean water and sanitation facilities, hygiene campaigns and support for the resumption of livelihoods activities through the distribution of seeds, livestock and farming tools, the promotion of home-based micro-businesses for women and cash for work schemes including the rehabilitation of community productive infrastructure.

In 2001-2002, the organisation provided assistance over 20,000 displaced Afghan refugee families in Pakistan. ACTED was a leading actor in responding to the massive 2005 earthquake, which took 75,000 lives and affected over 100,000 others in eastern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). In 2009, following the displacement of over three million people in KPK, ACTED provided support to IDP populations throughout Swat, Nowshera, Buner, Lower Dir and Upper Dir districts. ACTED’s mission in Pakistan expanded into Punjab and Northern Sindh provinces following the unprecedented monsoon floods that swept across Pakistan in July 2010, claiming 1,700 lives, destroying close to 1.8 million homes and affecting a total of over 20 million people across the country. In 2011, as floods in lower Sindh affected a further 9.2 million people, destroying over 315,000 homes and leaving 43% of local populations severely food insecure, ACTED was able to immediately provide emergency relief to flood-affected families drawing upon its strong presence and experience of the local context.

Today, ACTED’s experienced team of 700 national staff and 11 international staff continues to support the relief, recovery and development needs of conflict- and flood-affected communities in four districts of KPK (Swat, Upper Dir, Lower Dir and Kohat), six districts of Sindh (Kashmore, Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Mirpur Khas, Sanghar and Umerkot), one district of Punjab (D.G. Khan) and two agencies of FATA (Orakzai and Bajaur), ensuring access to remote or complex areas and the relevance and effectiveness of our programmes.

III. Position Profile

1. Ensure ACTED Representation in the area of activity

• Representation vis-à-vis provincial authorities:Participate in official meetings to ensure maximum visibility vis-à-vis provincial authorities.
• Representation vis-à-vis Donors:Establish and update contact details of potential Donors active in the area of activity;Participate in Donor meetings at provincial level and communicate relevant information to the Country Director;Circulate the Annual Report.
• Representation amongst other international organisations:Participate in inter-NGO Coordination meetings and those of UN Agencies (OCHA, UNDP, UNICEF, FAO, etc.), and any other relevant inter-governmental institution at provincial level;Ensure maximum visibility of the Agency amongst the NGO community at provincial level;Lead the production of reports and ensure the timeliness and accuracy of information provided, as well ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.

More generally, the project manager is expected to contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organisation, notably through the application of ACTED’s mandate, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to other actors.

1. Contribute to the development of a global intervention strategy and to support its implementation at provincial level

• Analyse the context and develop strategic plans, in consultation with the Country Director:Gather and analyse information regarding opportunities and risk;Define an operational strategy for finances and HR.
• Implement the financial strategy:Oversee drafting of projects and budget development;Lead fund-raising and negotiations with Donors in the area of intervention;Lead the application and adherence to contract terms and requirements;Supervise overall financial commitments and financial risk.
• Implement the operational strategy:Supervise Project Managers of the area of intervention in project implementation;Help the various teams in negotiations with provincial/local authorities and partners;Ensure global coordination and complementarity amongst projects within the area of intervention;Assess activities and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Oversee reporting procedures:Develop a reporting schedule with regard to Donor deadlines;Plan and supervise the development of narrative and financial reports;Ensure adherence to FLAT procedures.

More generally, communicate systematically to the Country Director the development of the area strategy and its implementation.

1. Oversee Staff and Security

• Guide and direct the staff of the area of intervention:Organise and lead coordination meetings;Prepare and follow work plans;Ensure a positive working environment and good team dynamics (solve out potential conflicts);Promote team working conditions in the limit of private life;Adapt the organigramme and ToRs of personnel according to the area development;Undertake regular appraisals of directly supervised colleagues and pass appraisal forms to the Country Administrator with recommendations (new position, changes to contract or salary etc.);
• Contribute to the recruitment of expatriate staff:Follow recruitment procedures: plan recruitment needs in advance; draft ToRs for open vacancies; if necessary undertake phone interviews with candidates;When requested by HQ, undertake interviews of expatriate candidates living in the area of intervention.
• Oversee staff security:In cooperation with the Area Security Officer, monitor the local security situation and inform both Country Security Officer and Country Director of developments through regular written reports;Update the security guidelines in the area of intervention;Ensure that security procedures are respected by the whole staff.

IV. Qualifications:

• Master Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations or Development• Project management experience (management, planning, staff development and training skills) in development programmes • 2-5 years previous work experience in a relevant position• Proven capabilities in leadership and management required• Excellent skills in written and spoken English• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and flexibility in cultural and organizational terms• Ability to work well and punctually under pressure

V. Conditions:

• Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, • Additional monthly living allowance• Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on contract length and country of assignment) • Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance• Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package

How to apply:

Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.orgRef : ACNS/PAK/SA

Organization: Relief International
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 30 Aug 2013

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Coverage survey – Galkacyo,Mudug region, Puntland State of Somalia Consultancy

BACKGROUND Somalia is one of the world's longest running humanitarian crises. The combination of conflict, insecurity, mass displacement, recurrent droughts, flooding and extreme poverty, coupled with very low basic social service coverage, has seriously affected food security and livelihoods and greatly increased vulnerability to disease and malnutrition. The MDG health- related indicators are among the worst in the world. The high infant and child mortality rates in Somalia are caused by a mixture of high risk infection, underlying poor nutrition and lack of access to quality health care. This is caused by a number of factors from diseases, limited prevention practices, and a very fragile health system which is not optimally utilized. In the IDP camps of Puntland, malnutrition levels have been exceedingly high for the past 5 years. According to assessments done by FSNAU in June/June 2013 in IDPs settlements in Puntland, the GAM rate in Galkacyo IDPs was reported to be 19.4% and SAM 2.5%. Generally, the GAM and SAM rates indicated a critical situation in terms of nutritional status of children <5 years. The results show a reduction in GAM rates issued on 25th June 2012 levels of 20.2% were recorded. The overall nutrition situation has not substantially changed and the reduced GAM rates only depict a shift in the distribution of moderately and severely malnourished proportions in the assessed populations.

PURPOSE

To evaluate access and coverage of therapeutic feeding program implemented by Relief International in Galkacyo North IDPs, Mudug region, Puntland State Somalia Specific Objectives

• To map out both period and point coverage in all the targeted areas using SQUEAC/CSAS methodology
• Identify factors affecting uptake of the OTP services in all the camps;
• To make specific recommendations based on survey outcomes to improve acceptance and coverage of the programme.
• To build capacity of key staff in Puntland to undertake coverage survey using SQUEAC/CSAS methodology

2 Detailed Terms of Reference To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the survey consultant will undertake the following:

1. Design the survey and develop comprehensive tools for data collection.
2. Train data collectors for the survey. Training will also include transfer of skills in undertaking a SQUEAC assessment to RI-SOM staff so that they are able to undertake a similar assessment independently.
3. Prepare the logistics of the survey (questionnaires, communication etc) in liaison with the RI-SOM nutrition Coordinator.
4. Organize adequate supervision and coordination of the survey teams in the field
5. Analyze data and compile a comprehensive coverage survey report.
6. For purposes of survey validation, the consultant will present the results to the key stakeholders

ACTUAL IMPLEMENTATION

Stage 1 Preparation for data collection

• Clarify and finalize the full aims and scope for the survey, collect and collate reference material.
• Organize and train survey teams
• It should also include collecting relevant reference materials for report writing

Stage 2 Actual survey

• Data collection at field level
• Data entry, analysis and report writing

Stage 3

• Present preliminary findings of the coverage survey
• Final report with action oriented recommendations to be presented.
Survey Dates 15th to 30th September 2013 Desired Qualifications

a) EDUCATION (knowledge): Advanced degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Epidemiology or related discipline.
b) EXPERIENCE: At least extensive experience in Nutrition surveys and proven experience with the SQUEAC/LQAS/CSAS methodology
c) SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Proven ability to organize and supervise a survey team in a cross-cultural setting. Excellent report writing and communication skills, Good training/facilitation skills.

3d) Excellent understanding and knowledge of the current international development in food, nutrition and household food security

e) Ability to work in conflict affected areas
f) Ability to work in culturally diverse settings
g) Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines
h) Good organization, planning, presentation, analytical, negotiation and reporting skills.

Duration of the consultancy:

The proposed consultancy will last for 16 days (including Training and data collection, analysis and reporting).

Expected output

The consultant should deliver at the end of the assignment 2 final coverage survey reports (2 hard copies and 2 soft copies). In addition, a PowerPoint presentation will be prepared for presentation to the stakeholders.

Conditions of work

• The consultant will train Puntland nutrition team in Somalia to conduct the coverage survey, and the training will be done in Galkacyo, Puntland, Somalia.
• 40% down payment will be paid at commencement of Survey.
• Final payment will be done after validation of the final report.
• Travel and accommodation for the consultant will be met by RI

How to apply:

Applications should be forwarded to:

Regional HR Manager, East Africa
Email: jacqueline@ri.org
CC:
• ma.mohamed@ri.org
• issack.hussein@ri.org

Latest date for receiving applications is 30th August 2013, 4.30 p.m.

Only short listed applicants will be notified.
Relief International is an equal opportunities employer and encourages women to apply.

Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 08 Oct 2013

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Scope of WorkThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) began working in Lebanon in 2012. In the process of providing support to survivors of GBV and economic recovery assistance to Syrian refugees in the North and Bekaa, IRC has observed numerous protection risks to the refugee population, including unsafe shelters, insufficient medical services, and financial insecurity. In parallel to delivering concrete humanitarian aid, IRC believes greater attention should be directed toward exposing these and other protection risks confronting refugees across Lebanon, as well as providing refugees with enhanced information about available services. In partnership with the UNHCR, IRC is set to establish a stand-alone protection program featuring two main components: protection monitoring and information sharing. Geographically, IRC proposes to focus on Akkar district in the Northern governorate and Mt. Lebanon – two areas where protection risks are particularly acute, according to UNHCR.Responsibilities

Take the lead on producing succinct and analytical monthly protection reports per project site (North and Mt. Lebanon), highlighting key protection issues and analyzing trends identified from protection monitoring and other recorded objective sources to provide direct strategic advice to the Protection Coordinator, Information Officers, the UNHCR and other stakeholders;Produce thematic, issue specific reports as requested by the Protection Coordinator both for internal IRC use and for distribution to UNHCR and other stakeholders;Design of written and oral information campaign material, with reference to monitoring data; design of information dissemination methodologies; and contribute technical support to the design of RescueSMS system.Provide direct supervision and support to Protection Monitors and Information Officers, including:Participation in monitoring and information missions;Regular reviews of data collected by the teams, review of data collection methodologies, regular review of function of digital data collection and reporting systems, develop strategies for improving data collection;Regular reviews of written and oral information campaigns, information dissemination methodologies, function of RescueSMS information subscription system, develop strategies for improving information dissemination; andDevelopment of individual work plans, ensuring best practice standards are met.Provide a human rights “lens” on all protection monitoring reporting and information campaigns, assisting to ensure reporting and information dissemination are grounded in human rights law, refugee law, national law and Sphere standards.Acts as a focal point for protection network in area of operation on all relevant protection trends and rights violations, by overseeing ongoing quality protection monitoring, information dissemination, case referrals, and overall analysis of trends.Assess the training and capacity building needs of Protection Monitors and Information Officers, and design and implement professional development plans for staff.Work in close coordination with relevant staff in other IRC units, including Women’s Protection and Empowerment, Children’s Protection, Economic Recovery and Development to ensure the project’s strong integration with other sectors;Lead on the development and implementation of evidence-based advocacy positions in the area of operation in coordination with the Protection Coordinator; support the Coordinator in the development of advocacy positions to be shared with the Protection Working Group and to inform country-wide and international advocacy.Support the Protection Coordinator in the development of new concepts for future programming.Develop and maintain effective working relationships with UNHCR, INGO, government authorities, and other key stakeholders to ensure active coordination, collaboration, and information dissemination.Undertakes other tasks as requested by the Protection Coordinator.Requirements:

University Degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Human Rights, Law or related field3 years experience with an NGO and/or international organization managing program activities2 years experience working in emergency/conflict settingsAbility to interpret, analyze and synthesize information in a fast-paced environmentExcellent organizational skills, timeliness, ability to determine priorities and great attention to detailFamiliarity with program design, including log frames, budgeting and grants/report writing preferredFamiliarity with M&E system design and implementationExperience writing protection reports for donors, governments, and the general publicExcellent drafting and oral communication skills in English, oral and written Arabic skills desirableProactive, flexible, team spirited and willing to learnAbility to live and productively work under stress and in insecure and harsh environments while maintaining a sense of humor.Successful advocacy experience and strong presentation skillsExperience in the region is strongly preferredArabic fluency is preferredExcellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPointSPECIFIC SECURITY SITUATION/HOUSING:The Protection and Information Manager will be based in Beirut with travel to the North and Mt. Lebanon governorates. The security situation in Lebanon continues to be stable. However, security measures are in place (guarded compounds, communication systems, movement restrictions). The candidate should be prepared to implement programming in remote and insecure environments. This is a non-accompanied position. The Protection and Information Manager will live in shared housing.

How to apply:

Please apply online:http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&r...

Organization: American Bar Association
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 Dec 2013

ABA ROLI is a non-profit pro­gram that implements legal reform programs in roughly 60 countries around the world. ABA ROLI has nearly 700 professional staff work­ing abroad and in its Washington, D.C. office. ABA ROLI’s host country partners include judges, lawyers, bar associations, law schools, court administrators, legislatures, ministries of justice and a wide array of civil society organi­zations, including human rights groups.

Job Summary:

The ABA Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) seeks a Senior Program Manager for its Middle East and North Africa Division. The Senior Program Manager generally supervises DC-based program staff and coordinates closely with the field-based Country Directors, Project Directors and staff. This position will require overseas travel.

Responsibilities:

• Region-wide programmatic, financial and operational responsibilities;
• Manages/supervises program staff;
• May serve as primary manager of specialized programs;
• Responsible for program development, including writing grant proposals;
• Visits region to assess programs;
• Assists in managing donor relations.

Qualifications:

• Must have a JD and at least 4 years’ experience;
• Experience in working with USG funded programs;
• Experience or knowledge of legal reform issues in region;
• Language proficiency required or extremely helpful;
• Management experience required;
• Extensive travel.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit http://www.americanbar.org/utility/about_the_aba/employment_at_the_aba/a.... Only candidates that meet these requirements should apply. Due to the high volume of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No calls please.

Organization: IFRC
Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 12 Aug 2013

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Since 2001, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has been undertaking research, consultations and technical support on issues related to the law of disasters. For most of that time, its focus has been on “international disaster response laws, rules and principles” (IDRL), in other words, the regulation of international assistance in the case of non-conflict disasters. In recent years, however, it has also started to expand its focus to other issues related to disaster law.

In 2007, the 30th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent adopted the “Guidelines for the domestic facilitation and facilitation and regulation of international disaster relief and initial recovery assistance” (also known as the “IDRL Guidelines”). The IDRL Guidelines are recommendations to states on how to prepare their domestic legal and institutional frameworks to handle the most common regulatory problem areas with regard to international relief. The International Conferences’ resolution called on states to use the Guidelines to strengthen their national legal, policy and institutional frameworks and invited the IFRC and National Societies to assist them in doing so. In 2011, the 31st International Conference reiterated the urgency for all states to make use of the IDRL Guidelines. It also invited the IFRC and National Societies to broaden the areas of support they provide to states to additional areas of law and disasters. The programme changed its name in early 2012 to the "Disaster Law Programme", to reflect its evolving focus.

The disaster law programme is one of the IFRC Middle East and North Africa Disaster Management DM Unit’s (DMU) strategic priorities listed in the DMU long term planning framework 2011-2015, which includes work on the promotion and implementation of activities related to strengthening the legal basis for responding to disasters, including facilitating and regulating international assistance in cases of disasters. To start working to achieve this goal; IFRC will contract a consultant for a specific period of this year (with generous support from Norwegian Red Cross) to conduct an analytical study (in Arabic) on the laws of disasters in the Middle East and North Africa region, and then to organize a regional workshop in addition to more tasks according to terms of reference.

Fluent English and Arabic speakers with appropriate legal background are strongly preferred for this consultancy.

How to apply:

To apply, please send an updated CV and a covering letter to the following email address: hr.mena@ifrc.org by August 12, 2013.