NGO JOBS

Organization: Checchi
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 09 May 2014

Checchi and Company Consulting, Inc. seeks a summer intern to support its operations in Latin America. The intern will provide a broad range of administrative support for the company’s current contracts in Colombia, Guatemala and El Salvador. Candidates for this position must be proficient in Spanish, well-organized and detail-oriented. Preferred candidates will have some international experience, as well as work experience in an office environment.

How to apply:

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to intern@checchiconsulting.com. No telephone calls please. Candidates are encouraged to visit our website at www.checchiconsulting.com.

Organization: Tetra Tech
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 28 Feb 2014

Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified Technical and Operations Candidates for upcoming, USAID-funded Democracy and Governance programs in Afghanistan.

Technical candidates with experience supporting improved governance in the following areas: *Institutional capacity building;*Fiscal and development planning;*Delivery of public services, including health, education, security and justice services;*Inter-governmental coordination;*Gender mainstreaming;*Advocacy and citizen representation; and,*Public awareness and communication.

Operations candidates meeting the requirements for the following positions:

Chief of Party*Previous Chief of Party experience is required.*Minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing large USAID-funded governance programs, showing a strong working knowledge of development and foreign aid, with emphasis on the priorities of USAID.*Experience managing complex projects.*Experience working in conflict environments such as Afghanistan and Iraq.*Master’s degree or higher in relevant field. *Fluency in written and spoken English required. *Strong management skills and excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.*Fluent in English; Dari or Pashto desired.

Deputy Chief of Party *A minimum of 5 years of previous or current management, preferably in overseeing multiple program areas simultaneously;*Minimum Master’s degree in a field directly related to municipal governance or other topic directly relevant to the Project objectives;*Prior DCOP experience on projects of similar complexity, with an excellent understanding and knowledge of USAID and USG regulations, administration, management, reporting procedures and systems;*Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; *Strong interpersonal, analytical, writing and computer skills required;
*Fluent in English, Dari or Pashto desired.

Director of Finance *Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a practicing Certified Professional Accountant; *At least 5 years of progressively responsible financial experience managing the accounting and finance component for large donor-funded programs, particularly in transitional, Islamic, or post-conflict countries;*Ability to manage grants under contract funds; *At least 5 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience, setting up the accounting and finance function for a large funded project;*Direct supervision of a diverse team of professional accountants and financial management staff;*Fluent in English, Dari or Pashto desired.

How to apply:

To Apply: https://careers.tetratechintdev.com/ARDCareers/App/InternationalPostingD...

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:* CV in reverse chronological format* Reference List

Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations—in the US and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workforce. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: Chad
Closing date: 18 Jun 2014

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a non-profit, non-sectarian voluntary agency providing assistance to refugees around the world. IRC’s programs promote self-sustenance for refugees and host populations through public health, sanitation, shelter, rehabilitation, and educational programs. IRC serves refugees in over 40 countries in Europe, Africa and Asia. IRC is committed to freedom, human dignity and self-reliance. This commitment is reflected in well-planned resettlement assistance, global emergency relief, rehabilitation, and advocacy for refugees and host community.

In response to a growing humanitarian crisis and the influx of refugees into Chad, the IRC launched programs in Eastern Chad in February 2004 (Ouré Cassoni camp), in August 2008 (Bredjing camp) and in January 2011 (Treguine Camp). In addition, IRC has also launched an emergency primary health care program in the Bahr el Ghazal region in October 2010, following the d rought that has severely affected the living conditions of the population, especially the food security, the nutrition & the health status. More recently (May - December 2011), IRC Chad has also launched another health program in Faya Largeau (Borkou region) to support the Chadian migrants coming back to Chad after the war in Libya and from September 2011- April 2012, the IRC has been implementing an emergency cholera response in Abeche town, Eastern Chad. IRC started a new Health & Nutrition Program in Mongo, Guera Region in central Chad to provide assistance to drought affected population of that region. In 2013, IRC participated in an emergency response in Tissi, providing water and sanitation for refugees from Darfur. In February 2014, IRC is assisting refugees/returnees from CAR in health, reproductive health, nutrition and GBV.

Overall Accountability and Responsibilities:

The Deputy Director of Programs is responsible for defining and managing the programmatic structure for IRC Chad, ensuring that it reflects the needs of the overall country program and the Strategic Planning (CPSP). He/she, as part of the IRC Chad Senior Management Team, will be accountable for the overall Program Design, will have responsibilities for both the deliverables and the execution of the various programs, and will have the main responsibility in new program development as defined by the Country Director. The incumbent will directly supervise 4 staff: Health Coordinator, Nutrition Coordinator, a DME Manager and two Grants Officers. In absence of the Country Director, he/she will assume the role of Acting Country Director.

Specific Responsibilities

* Programs

• Develop, design and write up program and project ideas, concept and proposals in collaboration and coordination with the Technical Coordinators, Technical Advisors, Grants Officers, Health Coordinator, Nutrition Coordinator, Field Coordinat ors and Field Managers;
• Ensure effective and qualitative program cycle management for the programs in IRC Chad and ensure organizational and programmatic learning across the Country Program;
• Lead the development of strategic work-plans with clear objectives and achievement benchmarks, long-term and short-term priorities, implementation plans, financial projections and tools for evaluation;
• Work with the Technical Country Program staff and Field Coordinators to ensure adequate support is provided the Field implementing teams;
• Design and develop programs that promote beneficiary participation, capacity building, partnership, advocacy and protection and promotion of rights;
• In coordination with the Country Director and the Field teams, ensure the development of new program opportunities in line with IRC’s Mission Statement and IRC Chad’s Strategic Plan (CPSP);
• Ensure that all IRC program interventions are in line with IRC policies, donor requirements and generally accepted guidelines (e.g., SPHERE, WHO, UNHCR and National standards and protocols).
• In coordination with the Grants Officers, assist the Field teams in collecting, analyzing, presenting and storing data and in achieving the deliverables of the various programs, and the use of data in decision-making at Field level.

* Finance and Grants Management

• Ensure regular inputs for the grants management process and compliance with all IRC and donor regulations by reviewing all technical reports prepared by Technical Field staff and the Grants Officers;
• In coordination with the Financial Controller, Grants Officers and the Country Director, monitor all grant budgets to ensure compliance with donor requirements; review budget realignment and grant cost-extension requests; develop budgets for new program activities in coordination with the Technical Coordinators, Grants Officers and Financ e Controller; monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with budgets and be accountable for the internal reports. Contribute from the program perspective to the operating budget.
• Ensure program compliance with internal control procedures; ensure grant opening meetings (GOM) and grant closing meetings (GCM) are held for all grants and that the resulting Action Plan per participant is followed-up with all staff involved.

* Human Resources

• Keep update and adjust as needed the new structure within IRC Chad where Technical Program Staff (Health Coordinator, Nutrition Coordinator, Grants Officers and DME Manager) report to the Deputy Director Programs, and are supervised, monitored, coached and evaluated in a constructive way with program quality as main objective.
• Design, maintain and implement a plan for enhancing the capacities of the national staff towards the stated goal of developing a stable, lean, focused, efficient (cost and work- wise) and motivated IRC Chad program team.
• Coordinate the recruitment of relevant program staff; recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of program staff in consultation with the supervisors, Human Resources and the Country Director.
• Support development of the nationalization plan working closely with the HR team, Field and Technical Staff and the Country Director.

* Deputize for the Country Director

• Act as the focal point for all Program and projects related communication and issues between the field and N’Djamena.
• In the absence of the Country Director assume the role of Acting Country Director

Qualifications / Requirements

* Master’s degree in relevant field

* Fluent in French and English

* Minimum 5 years overseas experience in humanitarian/development work. Experience in Transition will be an advantage.

* Minimum 3 years international experience in management, preferably within an NGO setting.

* Experience is Africa will be a plus

* Strong knowledge and practical experience of IRC’s key donors – mainly USG (PRM, OFDA), ECHO, Europe Aid and UN-agencies (UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP)

* IRC-experience preferred.

* Strong team-player, excellent leadership, communication and inter-personal skills, ability to work independently, and strong time-management.

* High level of familiarity with computer word-processing and spreadsheet essential.

* Willingness to travel to and work in remote and/or insecure areas and conditions.

SPECIFIC SECURITY SITUATION/HOUSING:

* Staff in Chad must comply with all IRC Chad security policies and procedures applicable to international staff.

* The position is limited accompanied.

How to apply:

Please follow this link to apply:
http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=a2ltbC41OTM1My4zODMwQGlyYy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

Organization: Internews Network
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 15 Feb 2014

SUMMARY

As Global Internet Policy Director this position develops, manages and oversees Internews Network’s global internet and telecommunications programs. The position also serves as a liaison and advisor to country-specific programs, assigning support and technical assistance as appropriate. The Director works in consultation with the Regional Vice Presidents, Regional Managers/Directors, senior country staff, the Global Development Unit, the Program Development Unit and other Internews organizations and external partners.

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

Oversee the management and overall programmatic development of the project.Identify and develop new strategic partnerships and activities in target countries.Oversee sub-grants to partner organizations, including budgets, work plans and reporting.Coordinate communications and workflow among staff and partners.Participate in meetings and facilitate communication with primary donor.Prepare proposals/reports/budgets for primary donor (write, edit, proof, revise).Oversee design, implementation and management of the project’s M&E framework.Research and develop new partnerships and funding opportunities.Represent organization at conferences and events as needed.Carry out research as assigned and in support of ongoing projects and new initiatives.Promote greater collaboration with relevant organizations in the Internet Freedom sectorImplement activities related to communication with the public and news media on program activities and accomplishments, as well as public relations.Lead writing of additional proposals and reports as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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 functions.

5+ years programmatic experience or relevant advanced degreeExtensive grant proposal writing experience, and proven text-editing proficiencyLanguage proficiency a significant asset; other regional language skills helpfulExperience in developing or supporting programsExperience with legal/regulatory issues and/or policy advocacy Understanding of the Internet Freedom sector, global internet access initiativesExperience managing research teamsKnowledge of campaigns and advocacy initiatives
Previous work experience with government (e.g. USAID, DRL, EC) and private foundation funded programs and projectsDemonstrated interpersonal skills including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiateExcellent communication skills: speaking, writing, and listeningProven ability to set priorities and manage time effectivelyProven analytical and problem-solving abilityProven ability to work both independently and as an effective team memberProven ability to prioritize and handle multiple on-going assignments

How to apply:

Visit: https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH17/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=INTERNEWS&...

Organization: Freedom House
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 07 Dec 2013

Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, and Nations in Transit. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.

Position Summary The Program Associate will provide support, including finance, logistical, administrative, research, writing, and data analysis assistance. This position is based in Washington DC and reports to the Vice President for Regional Programs and the Vice President for Global Programs.

Minimum Qualifications ¦ Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, or related field¦ Minimum six months related experience or combination of education, training, and experience¦ Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing¦ Ability to communicate effectively in a second relevant language preferred¦ Mastery of MS Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and Access¦ Ability to participate in creative processes and create visually stimulating work such as infographics¦ Ability to proofread, edit, and provide comments on proposals, reports, and other written work¦ Ability to coordinate travel logistics, meetings, and use of conference facilities¦ Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multi task to meet tight deadlines¦ Ability to apply superb attention to detail and consistently produce timely and error free work¦ Ability to accept and complete administrative tasks with a great attitude¦ Ability to collaborate with others and successfully work as an effective team member¦ Ability to consistently apply good judgment in problem solving and decision making¦ Strong ability to apply interpersonal skills, and successfully work in a diverse and multicultural environment¦ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and meet all goals and deadlines¦ Ability to interact comfortably with Freedom House staff as well as representatives and delegations from outside the organization¦ Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times

Some Duties and Responsibilities ¦ Conduct desk research for assessments, proposals, budget narratives, news updates, etc.¦ Contribute to the preparation of reports, proposals, press releases, and budgets as required¦ Track drafts and coordinate submissions of reports on Freedom House activities to the Board of Trustees and to funders¦ Prepare expense reports and payment requests in compliance with FH and donor requirements¦ Track and update program expenditure on a daily basis and maintain budget database¦ Maintain and update programs section of the Freedom House website using CSS¦ Schedule and arrange meetings and events, and liaise with internal and external contacts appropriately and under supervision¦ Assist with travel plans including flight and hotel research and booking, travel authorizations, visa applications, etc.¦ Create, maintain, and analyze databases for contacts, vendors, and others as assigned¦ Provide general office support and a variety of related tasks to other work teams as directed¦ Resolve all job-related problems promptly, and escalate unresolved issues as necessary¦ Ensure all work products meet standards, policies, and mission of Freedom House¦ Other related duties as assigned.

We offer great benefits including: ¦ 100% employer-paid dental insurance¦ 100% employer-paid health insurance; or generously subsidized depending on selected option ¦ 100% employer paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment¦ 100% employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance¦ Supplemental/voluntary life insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)¦ 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous matching funds with 2 year 100% vesting schedule¦ Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursable expenses¦ Transportation pre-tax payroll deduction for metro, and garage parking in DC¦ Generous paid vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays¦ Tuition Reimbursement for graduate studies¦ And much more……

How to apply:

Qualified and Interested applicantsWe invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing 2013-114 Program Associate - R&G in the subject line. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. without any restrictions need apply.

EOE M/F/D/V

Organization: Social Impact
Country: El Salvador
Closing date: 30 Nov 2013

Background:

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

Objective:

Social Impact is responding to the need for a contract focused on the Monitoring and Evaluation of USAID Mission programs in El Salvador. This opportuntiy provides USAID/El Salvador with technical and advisory services for evaluation activities at the mission (operating unit) level. This may include designing and implementing both quantitative and qualitative evaluation studies and assessments as well as providing evaluation technical assistance for USAID/El Salvador development programs. These efforts will facilitate informed program management decisions, shape the longer-term strategic direction of programs and decision-making within the Mission, and enable USAID/El Salvador to comply with USAID's Evaluation Policy. SI is looking for a Chief of Party to head up this effort and manage the project.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

The Chief of Party will be responsible for the following:

Serve as the Contractor Representative in El Salvador and will be responsible for the activities of all long and short-term personnel;The Chief of Party shall receive technical direction from the USAID/El Salvador’s Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR);Meet with USAID on a regular basis and represent the project before USAID/El Salvador, Government of El Salvador, implementing partners and other stakeholders;Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs and community groups for smooth implementation;Mentor, support and supervise project staff and directly manage the key technical team;Facilitate the development of annual project work plans and budgets and ensure the timely submission and quality of all project reports, materials, and publications, compliant with the contract agreement;Ensure necessary program planning, development, resource availability and management activities function smoothly and efficiently.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree or higher in international development or related field, preferably with a focus on monitoring and evaluation, organizational development or related foci;
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing programs of similar size and scope in developing countries, ideally with a monitoring and evaluation focus;
• At least 10 years of experience working with USAID, preferably with evaluation projects or assessments;
• Previous experience as a Chief of Party on other USAID projects, ideally with an M&E focus;
• Demonstrated experience to manage complex, multi-year, cross-sectoral development programs, preferably in El Salvador or Latin America.
• Must have appropriately related work experience in developing countries, addressing organizational development needs in complex environments;
• Prior work experience in El Salvador or region preferred;Strong communication, writing and interpersonal skills are required

How to apply:

To apply please select the following link: http://socialimpact.devhire.devex.com/jobs/328311

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

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

Organization: Medical Teams International
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 Oct 2013

Vice President, Programs

Are you a recognized, on-the-rise leader in global health and international humanitarian relief and development? Do you have a passion for working toward the alleviation of poverty and injustice in the developing world? Do you desire to have significant, measureable, and sustained impact on the world’s most marginalized and vulnerable people?

Medical Teams International is an internationally- recognized Christian relief and development organization with a 33-year history of responding to natural and man-made disasters, implementing community health development programs, providing medical and health services and supplies, and delivering preventative and emergent dental care to people in great need. Mobilizing people of compassion to care for the world’s most vulnerable is what sets Medical Teams International apart. Each year, thousands of medical, dental and support volunteers and corporate partners donate their time, resources and expertise to partner with us to provide life-changing care to those in need.
As we seek to expand our reach and impact in the world, we are looking for a new Vice President of Programs to lead our team of dedicated staff, volunteers, and partners. The current Vice President is retiring after 13 years of distinguished service at Medical Teams International, and we are seeking his replacement – a strong, inspiring, and capable leader with demonstrated experience delivering high impact global health relief and development programming.

Position Summary

The Vice President of Programs reports directly to the President and CEO. This position is based at our headquarters office in Portland, Oregon. The overarching responsibilities include:
Key member of executive leadership team, jointly responsible for the development and execution of long term enterprise wide strategies aligned with mission
Responsible for developing programmatic objectives designed to meet enterprise wide goals, leading a team of 400+ staff and coordinating their efforts with over 2000 professional and lay volunteers who serve in our programs and with partners
Functional span includes medical, dental and health program design, program execution, quality assurance, disaster response/emergency relief services, global security, institutional fundraising, and strategic partnership development

Personal and Professional Qualities

The successful candidate will be a person who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative, high performing team environment and who possesses the following qualities and work experience:
Passionate about leading and serving their teams in service to those in extreme need
Highly committed to MTI’s mission, vision and values
Strong, inspirational and emerging leader in global health relief and development with ten years or more of progressively increasing strategic leadership responsibilities
Skilled and effective communicator capable of representing MTI with a wide range of constituents and related settings
Tangentially experienced and fluent in related enterprise disciplines of finance, risk management, marketing and operational support
Established track record in institutional resource development and implementation of institutionally funded programs (especially U.S. government grants)
Enthusiastic about travel in the U.S. and overseas for 2-3 months a year for periodsof 2 –3 weeks at a time
Cross-cultural fluency and language skills a plus
Educational background aligned with and in proportion to career track and aspirations

How to apply:

To learn more about this position and to apply please visit us at www.medicalteams.org

Organization: AMAR International Charitable Foundation
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 06 Oct 2013

Job Title: Programs Coordinator
Start Date: Mid to late October
Location: AMAR U.S. Office, 1616 H Street NW, Suite 105, Washington, DC 20006. Some international travel will be required particularly to the UK, Iraq, Lebanon and Yemen.
Salary: A competitive salary will be offered commensurate with experience
Application Deadline: Sunday 6 October, 11.59pm

The AMAR International Charitable Foundation in the United States of America (AMAR U.S.) is creating a new 'Programs Coordinator' position at its Washington office

We are seeking an exceptional candidate with a keen interest in rebuilding communities and creating long-term sustainable solutions for populations in conflict zones and high-stress areas in the Middle East and elsewhere.

The Programs Coordinator will place a high value on capacity-building and institution-building through the provision of innovative health, education and empowerment initiatives as tools for stabilization, conflict resolution and human rights promotion.

As a small and growing organisation the Programs Coordinator will hold direct responsibility for managing key programs and development initiatives, but will support all aspects of the work of AMAR U.S. See below for key responsibilities of the position and skills required. The full job announcement can be found on our website at http://www.amarfoundation.org/amar_us/progcoord.php

AMAR U.S. was founded in 2010 as the American affiliate of the AMAR International Charitable Foundation, a British charity providing health and educational services in the Middle East and South Asia since 1991. Today AMAR is providing health care, education, human rights, women's empowerment and vocational training to over 500,000 people in the most disadvantaged areas of Iraq and Lebanon. AMAR U.S. currently has major ongoing projects to combat gender based violence and promote neo-natal health in Iraq, education projects in Lebanon, and continues to develop new programs to relieve poverty and suffering in some of the world's most troubled regions.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

The Programs Coordinator will hold direct responsibility for managing key programs and development initiatives, but will also support all aspects of AMAR U.S.' work as we continue to establish organizationally in the U.S. and develop our presence in the Washington D.C. non-governmental community.

Responsibilities will vary and will include:

• Manage existing and future projects with governmental, institutional and private donors;
• Write grant proposals for new projects, including in response to specific US government and institutional requests for proposals.
• Grow AMAR's roster of corporate social responsibility partnerships with companies working in the Middle East.
• Liaise with existing US-based donors and research and profile appropriate donor bases to cultivate new donors;
• Develop the annual fundraising capacity of AMAR U.S. through activities including fundraisers and the maintenance of AMAR Supporters Circles in key US cities;
• Raise awareness of AMAR U.S. and the 'AMAR model' of primary healthcare in conflict zones and high stress areas through press-releases, newsletters and public appearances;
• Maintain and develop the AMAR U.S. website and social media channels;
• Help to represent AMAR to US government agencies, international institutions, NGOS and think-tanks;
• Prepare presentations of AMAR projects and 'the AMAR model' in a variety of formats – powerpoint, briefing reports, web pages etc.;
• Arrange travel, meetings and appointments; Attend meetings and think tank sessions and draft official minutes;
• General administrative, office management and other ad hoc tasks.

Key Qualities and Skills Required:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field of study;
• Minimum of 3 years work experience, ideally to include:
• Grant Writing
• Project Management
• Fundraising
• Development of corporate and individual donors;
• Excellent interpersonal and communicative skills, including the confidence to make oral presentations in settings of all sizes;
• Strong writing and editing skills;
• An aptitude for producing high-quality work to deadlines and to balancing multiple commitments in an organised and efficient way;
• High level of numeracy;
• Proficiency with IT generally and the MS office package; Website editing experience preferred;
• Knowledge of Arabic is not necessary, but a plus;
• Commitment to core human rights values, tolerance and diversity.

How to apply:

Please e-mail a cover letter, CV and three writing samples to opportunities@amarfoundation.org , with the subject line 'Programs Coordinator Application'. All applications will be acknowledged.

Organization: Integrity Watch Afghanistan
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 24 Sep 2013

Main Responsibilities BACKGROUND:

IWA was founded in May 2006 with the mission to increase transparency, integrity, and accountability in Afghanistan through policy-oriented research, the development of monitoring tools and trainings for the facilitation of policy dialogue. Integrity Watch Afghanistan (IWA) is to date one of few and possibly the most relevant CSO to focus on research, monitoring and advocacy on anti-corruption and pro-integrity work in Afghanistan, both in Kabul and through networks with sub-national and community based organizations in a variety of districts.

BACKGROUND ON THE DUTY

Programs at IWA are organized around three main pillars: 1) community-based monitoring of aid projects; 2) public service monitoring; 3) civil society and community-based monitoring of extractive industries. While the activities within the three pillars are centered on monitoring, all of them rely on good quality and up to date empirical research and require strong advocacy at provincial, national and international levels. Further, they will be complemented with awareness campaigns and capacity empowerment programs.

The head of program will act as Deputy Director and lead activities related to monitoring and coordinate with other departments in order achieve the objectives for each pillar.

Management and leadership• Provide leadership to all programs and their managerial staff and program specialists• Manage programs in line with IWA’s program planning and annual work plan• Develop new ideas and decide on prioritizing and sequencing of programs• Ensure programs are carried out in a timely manner and with attention to quality• Help assist in the development and management of the evaluation and monitoring of programs• Follow program expenditure on monthly, quarterly and annual basis• Coordinate with Admin and Finance Department on human resources needs & management including drafting of job descriptions, training of staff and ensuring the recruitment of high quality staff, logistics and financial management and planning in order to facilitate the implementation of programs• Work with the Finance Officer to ensure IWA and donor financial and grant requirements & policies are complied with• Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff directly supervised• Ensure the program staff take appropriate security precautions• Draft accurate narrative reports to donors for timely submission

Fund raising and program development• Lead program development in line with organizational mission and strategic plan• Participate in the annual review and the update of the multiannual strategic plan• Balance growth opportunities in programs with administrative, financial management and human resources constraints• Participate in the development of partnerships with Afghan and international agencies• Work toward greater synergies between the three pillars and the research programs• Maintain good relations with donors and discuss program ideas• Draft concept notes and budgets when needed• Assist in the development of high quality project proposals to secure funding

Representation and advocacy• Maintain good relationships with government ministries and departments, donors, UN agencies and NGOs in order to influence policy-making• Work with the Head of Communications and Advocacy in order to establish a good communication and dissemination strategy for programs and the organization• Present IWA’s work at relevant national and international conferences and meetings• Work with the IT specialist and the communication department to make sure that the work of IWA is accessible to the greater public• Give interviews to the media (TV, radio and print) if required

Qualifications RequiredEducation • A master degree in public administration, international development, policy studies, political science or any relevant field;

Experience • Over 5 years of experience at managerial level in a relevant field of activity;• Extensive knowledge and work experience with funding agencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Excellent knowledge of the anti-corruption, transparency and accountability, social auditing and access to information• Extensive knowledge of the Afghan institutions, social and political environments, actors and existing dynamics in Afghanistan;• Excellent knowledge of and proven capacity in communication, public policy and advocacy;• Excellent oral and written communication in English and Dari and/or Pashto would be an asset;• Ability to supervise and manage a team of professionals• Ability to develop and manage professional relations, with outstanding interpersonal and coordination skills;• Result-oriented and able to deliver within tight deadlines;• Able to commit to one year at least;• Willing to work overtime, holidays and weekends as requested by IWA management.

How to apply:

How to Apply: Please apply by sending a CV and a cover letter that outlines how your experience and education relates to the skills and experience outlined in the Job Description to: hr@iwaweb.org. In the e-mail subject line please write “Head Of Programs” and your name. Please note that preference will be given to female candidates with equal qualifications.

The deadline for applications is September 24. However, interviews of suitable candidates may begin as applications are received. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.note: Previous applicant shouldn’t re-apply

Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: Mali
Closing date: 26 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.

The IRC has been working in Mali since the onset of the 2012 nutrition and conflict crises to quickly scale up essential nutrition, WASH, education, child protection and women’s protection and empowerment services. The IRC implements innovative integrated programs in northern, central and southern Mali, which are adapting the evolving context. In 2012, 500,000 people had been displaced by the complex humanitarian crisis; thousands have returned to their areas of origin although the political, social and food security situations remain fragile.

SCOPE OF WORK:As a senior member of the country team, the Deputy Director of Programs will have overall responsibility to supervise, support, enhance quality, coherence, impact, sustainability and synergy of IRC Mali’s integrated programming in:

Health/ NutritionEnvironmental Health/ WASHChildren Youth Protection and Development, including EducationWomen’s Protection and EmpowermentEconomic Recovery and DevelopmentThe Deputy Director of Programs will be based in Bamako and required to travel to the field in southern, central, and northern Mali as possible. S/he will develop and disseminate a vision of program evolution and quality with the Country Director and the Sector leads through playing a leading role in the oversight of implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and development of the sectoral strategies and the Country Program Strategic Plan (CPSP).

Reports to: Country Director

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy DevelopmentWith guidance from the Country Director, lead the planning, development, implementation of IRC program initiatives with sector coordinators, in accordance with the strategic plans and liaise with IRC’s Technical Units for technical guidance on implementation and new program design.Under the supervision of the Country Director, ensure effective and timely implementation of programmatic objectives of the CPSP and its regular reviewsParticipate actively in and contribute to strategic meetings and initiatives of the humanitarian and development community in IRC’s interest, e.g. Early Recovery Cluster, Durable Solutions Working Group, other HCT Task ForcesMaintain an up-to-date contextual analysis to ensure pertinence of all programmingProgram QualityProvide leadership, guidance, and support on program quality tools and initiativesProvide technical guidance on the design and implementation of assessments and evaluations, including their reportsOrganize and chair regular program coordination meetings with relevant staff;Conduct training of IRC staff on program design, monitoring, and evaluation, report writing, and proposal development.Support programs to initiate and build partnerships with local partners in line with IRC guidanceConduct regular visits to program sites to monitor program quality and provide action-oriented feedback and recommendationsCreate opportunities for learning lessons from existing programs and their applicationEnsure the highest quality of design for all proposalsProgram ManagementEnsure effective and timely implementation of programmatic objectives of grantsWork with the senior management team to develop operational budgets, which reflect a detailed understanding of situational parameters, beneficiary needs, available resources and technical possibilities;Assist Sector Coordinators to develop and maintain monitoring plans, work plans, spending plans, staffing plans, etc. in collaboration with Operations, Finance and Grants.Work closely with Grants Coordinator and support program coordinators to hold efficient and effective Opening, Review, and Closing Grants MeetingsSupport program coordinators in the monthly review of Budget vs. Actuals reportsIn collaboration with the Grants Coordinator and program coordinators ensure that quality donor reports are generated and submitted to donors and headquarters in a timely manner. Oversee budget re-alignments and amendments when necessary;Support and promote adherence to finance controls for program expenditures in accordance with IRC Global and Mali policies and procedures;Provide on-going problem-solving guidance for field offices regarding programmatic issues, planning issues, and difficulties encounters with local authorities and Partners;Ensure a close coordination and collaboration with the Deputy Director for Operations to ensure an adequate synergy between programs and operations;Human Resources ManagementProvide excellent line management of Nutrition, WASH, CYPD, and GBV Program Coordinators and Monitoring and Evaluation Managers, including setting objectives and work plans, and carrying out regular coaching as well as periodic evaluations.Working closely with Human Resources and Program Coordinators, oversee recruitment of all program staff and ensure the Performance Management System for program staff is carried out as required;RepresentationRepresent IRC and IRC's interests with Government officials, donors, UN, and other operating and implementing partners when required or applicable;Assist the CD in developing a strong relationship with donors to ensure sustainable funding of programs;Represent IRC in lieu of the Country Director as necessarySupport program coordinators in their representation roles in technical meetingsOther activities/responsibilities that may be required.REQUIREMENTS:• Advanced degree in relevant technical or managerial subject area• At least seven years of international experience with two years of experience in the management of emergency, post-conflict or development programs.• Demonstrated skills and experience in program design and delivery, including proposal development• Proven capacity in staff management, multi-tasking, time management and diplomacy.• Excellent communication and presentation skills• Must be an innovative and creative problem solver, and a team player, with experience working with multi-cultural teams.• Fluent in French and proficient in English

How to apply:

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

Organization: Action Against Hunger-USA
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 23 Sep 2013

Responsibilities:

To provide technical and administrative support to the Technical Director (TD) and the Technical Programs Assistant (TPA). This will include both conducting research and carrying out various tasks to support ongoing projects, including the elaboration of the Integration Guidelines and the development of an ACF Briefing Packet for incoming field staff.

Specific Objectives/Tasks:

Support the TPA in the development of the Integration Guidelines. This will include:o Assisting in research of current and past integration projects;o Interviewing field staff and analyzing their feedback;o Identifying best practices to define integration protocols; ando Drafting the report collaboratively with TPA.

Development of briefing packet for incoming field staff. This will include:o Ensuring coherency of documents already in the briefing kit;o Checking to make sure all ACF policies and position papers are included;o Coordinating with ACF-Paris to get their updated catalogue of publications and check if ACF-USA documents are included; ando Getting the updated list of ACF self-trainings from Paris training department.

Editing of reports and data analysis as neededSupport in proposal writing and submissionsUpdating website with field reports and evaluations for ACF external audienceOther tasks may be assigned as neededDuration:

This opportunity requires a commitment of four months with a minimum of 25h/week (or three days/week) (depending on the need, a potential extension of internship is a possibility).

Skills/Requirements:

College degree (Master degree preferred);Interest in humanitarian affairs/development/malnutrition;Previous experience in an office (experience in a non-profit organization preferred);Excellent research, writing and editing skills required;Strong computer skills;Must be able to multitask in a very fast-paced environment;Solid organizational skills;International experience is an asset; andFrench highly preferred.

To apply for this position, please send your resume, cover letter, and three references to Camille Guyot-Bender at camillegb@gmail.com

How to apply:

Apply with resume, cover letter and three references at http://actionagainsthunger.theresumator.com/apply/Eoi5H1/Terms-Of-Refere...

Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 02 Sep 2013

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’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 supports IRC programmes to secure and manage funding from European institutional donors.

PROGRAMME SCOPE
Health programs represent the largest single sector within which IRC currently operates, constituting approximately 45% of the international budget and with activities in 22 countries. Field-based health staff are supported by a headquarters Health Unit comprised of health professionals with many years of experience in humanitarian work. The Health Unit contributes to the effectiveness and comprehensiveness of IRC primary health care programs through technical support, staff development, and institutional learning. The Health Unit ensures quality programs by promoting self-reliance, participation, sustainability, equity, and human dignity. The Health Unit is committed to the development of the field of humanitarian assistance through advocacy, documentation of lessons learned and research.

PURPOSE OF THE POST
The Technical Advisor for Health serves as the primary source of technical support for selected IRC country health programs. The Technical Advisor is also involved in a range of cross-sectoral and other initiatives. The position reports to the Senior Technical Advisor for Health Programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical assistance
• Provide technical support and guidance to country health team in health assessment, design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of primary health programs through regular telephone call, email communication and at least one visit a year to each supported country as requested and necessary.
• Review and provide technical input on proposals
• Review and provide technical input on internal and external reports and other documents as needed.
• Support country program in the recruitment process of international health staff by conducting the technical interview and providing feedback to senior management.
• Assist country senior management with technical input into job descriptions for international health positions.

Quality assurance • Ensure the quality of health programs being implemented by the country program follow IRC standards.• Ensure progress towards objectives and targets of country health programs.• Ensure mechanisms are in place to measure and improve quality of health care services. • Ensure sharing of state of the art evidence of health interventions and best practices.• Ensure the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned from health programs

Program development• Work with country programs to develop sector specific strategic plans.
• Contribute to the development of field staff through training, mentoring, and other guidance.
• Liaise with colleagues in the Health Unit to access additional technical resources as needed.
• Ensure relevant objectives and activities of the Health Unit strategic plan for the country program are included in the design and implementation of health projects.
• Work closely with other technical units and technical advisors in the countries of his/here responsibility to ensure cross-unit collaboration and program integration.
• Contribute to the development of new and innovative approaches and initiatives in health programming.

Other responsibilities
• Perform other tasks as negotiated with supervisor

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Qualifications, skills and experience
• Medical or nursing degree with a Master of Public health degree or equivalent
• At least 5 years experience in public health, including at least two years in developing countries in a senior technical or management position.
• Working experience in a humanitarian setting (with refugees and/or internally displaced population) is a plus
• Demonstrated experience in project design and proposal development.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in more that one of the following areas: primary care, MISP and reproductive health care, nutrition, communicable diseases, health systems strengthening, research and evaluation.
• Fluency in English and French a plus
• Ability to travel 35-50% of the time.
• The position is based in London

How to apply:

TO APPLYPlease click-on/copy and paste the following to apply:http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&r...

The closing date is: 10 am (UK time) Monday 2nd September 2013

So as to minimise administrative costs, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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: Action Against Hunger-USA
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 27 Aug 2013

Location: New York, NY

Responsibilities:

To provide technical and administrative support to the Technical Director (TD) and the Technical Programs Assistant (TPA). This will include both conducting research and carrying out various tasks to support ongoing projects, including the elaboration of the Integration Guidelines and the development of an ACF Briefing Packet for incoming field staff.

Specific Objectives/Tasks:

Support the TPA in the development of the Integration Guidelines. This will include:

o Assisting in research of current and past integration projects;o Interviewing field staff and analyzing their feedback;o Identifying best practices to define integration protocols; ando Drafting the report collaboratively with TPA.

Development of briefing packet for incoming field staff. This will include:

o Ensuring coherency of documents already in the briefing kit;o Checking to make sure all ACF policies and position papers are included;o Coordinating with ACF-Paris to get their updated catalogue of publications and check if ACF-USA documents are included; ando Getting the updated list of ACF self-trainings from Paris training department.

Editing of reports and data analysis as neededSupport in proposal writing and submissionsUpdating website with field reports and evaluations for ACF external audienceOther tasks may be assigned as needed

Duration:

This opportunity requires a commitment of four months with a minimum of 25h/week (or three days/week) (depending on the need, a potential extension of internship is a possibility).

Skills/Requirements:

College degree (Master degree preferred);Interest in humanitarian affairs/development/malnutrition;Previous experience in an office (experience in a non-profit organization preferred);Excellent research, writing and editing skills required;Strong computer skills;Must be able to multitask in a very fast-paced environment;Solid organizational skills;International experience is an asset; andFrench highly preferred.

How to apply:

Apply with resume and cover letter at http://actionagainsthunger.theresumator.com/apply/Eoi5H1/Terms-Of-Refere...

Organization: Plan USA
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 09 Sep 2013

The Divisional Controller, International Programs is the senior Finance position for the Washington, DC office, reporting to the CFO based in the Rhode Island office, with a primary focus on the production, review and analysis of financial data and reports relating the various activities within the International Programs Team (IP) which is the home of institutional funding in Plan USA.

The position is responsible for ensuring that comprehensive reporting is in place to monitor and track all financial business as it relates to IP. The individual is an IP business partner who will help refine and/or develop effective planning, forecasting, budgeting and tracking tools along with dashboards, all of which will support more effective decision making throughout the IP business units. S/he meets regularly with all divisional budget managers to review budget vs. actuals, trends with project spending, operational spend, etc. and reports on variances. The position will also work regularly with the Grants & Contracts Compliance (GCC) Team which handles donor financial reporting, proposal related work, review of grant and contract agreements, etc. as it relates to financial and management matters which cut across IP, GCC and Finance. The position requires knowledge and understanding of financial reporting, compliance and other matters associated with US Government funding sources as well as experience with other institutional funders (i.e. multilaterals, corporations, foundations).

S/he must also have knowledge of the requirements of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. S/he must be a self-starter who has a track record of strong management skills both within a team (i.e. supervision of staff) as well as across teams (i.e. relationship management; working with people of diverse backgrounds or areas of focus; coaching/educating others who have varying levels of finance and/or compliance knowledge, etc.). The position works closely with the CFO and other senior members of the Finance Team.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or business administration• Knowledge and experience with USG Rules and Regulations as well as other institutional funders within the field of international development• 7+ years’ experience in finance-related field, demonstrating increasing management responsibilities• Demonstrated capacity to work finance operations in the field of international development• Preference given to experience in the non-profit and International Development areas• International travel may be required occasionally based on matters such as reporting needs, training needs or other global meetings• Minimal domestic travel

Competencies

• Believe passionately in Plan International USA’s Team Member Experience as well as organization’s mission and vision.• Excellent leadership and management skills• Problem-solving, analytical and decision making skills• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and coordinate activities among teams• Strong knowledge of finance, accounting, and budgeting principles• Proven experience in financial management and oversight of institutional donor awards• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial-related reports• Ability to communicate clearly, both oral and written• Supervisory and coaching skills• Sound decision making and judgment • Well organized and able to manage multiple priorities• Competent computer skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and general ledger software

How to apply:

Cover letter and resumes should be sent through our website: http://www.planusa.org/jobopps

Organization: Mercy Corps
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 08 Oct 2013

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Programs Manager (PM) is responsible for coordinating and implementing the delivery of emergency non-food items, WASH, psychosocial and other interventions for Syrian refugees in Northern Iraq. This position includes daily management of program activities and program staff, ensuring appropriate systems and support mechanisms are in place to track, analyze and report on results. The PM is a strong team leader, able to develop and mentor field team members and is an effective communicator, able to work with internal and external stakeholders to achieve common objectives. S/he is responsible for managing relationships with local partners and international colleague agencies, beneficiaries, local authorities and UN donor representatives, thus contributing to the achievement of agency goals through innovation, program development and displaying expertise in humanitarian programming.

PROGRAM/ DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

Mercy Corps Iraq is launching a Syrian refugee program to assist Syrian refugees living in Northern Iraq. Programs will include a range of different types of assistance including emergency food and non-food items, psychosocial interventions, youth programs, protection programs for women and children, and other interventions depending on identified needs and funding opportunities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Program Management

• Oversee program start-up and ongoing program management and administration of teams across various field locations.
• Ensure program implementation is responsive to communities and partners and consistent with Mercy Corps’ relevant program guidelines, principles, values, quality standards and strategic plan.
• Ensure that beneficiaries are effectively targeted according to established vulnerability criteria.
• Develop partners MoUs and contracts & oversee a training program for program partners.
• Develop program implementation strategies, including partnership frameworks, beneficiary targeting, distribution process as well as WASH, Psychosocial and capacity building of partners as needed.
• Establish and maintain effective program reporting, monitoring and evaluation systems for both internal and external use in coordination with the program staff, including end-user monitoring to ensure that designated households are receiving quantity of intended hygiene items.
• Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate.
• Ensure MC has up-to-date information on the affected and targeted community and coordinates beneficiary lists and numbers with different stakeholders.
• Adhere to all MC area of operations and transport/ logistics information related to programming.
• · Ensure monitoring systems are in place, including gathering data for case studies.
• Ensure program implementation is on time, target and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts.
• Create and maintain systems ensuring effective and transparent use of financial resources for timely and informative reporting in line with donor and Mercy Corps policies and procedures.

Team Management

• Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
• Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback via regular performance reviews.
• Supervise, hire and orient new team members as necessary.
• Provide team members with information, tools and other resources to improve performance and reach objectives.
• Contribute to country team-building efforts, help team members identify problem solving options and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.

Finance & Compliance Management

• Ensure compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations related to emergency programming.
• Draft and/or review scope of work to hire and manage any technical consultants, including review for technical efficacy and contract budget.

Security

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
• Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

Strategy and Vision

• Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative view points are welcomed.
• Set direction by prioritizing and organizing actions & resources to achieve objectives and contribute to country-wide strategy development.
• Develop and organize activities to secure resources for programs and convince stakeholders to provide support.

Personal Leadership

• Demonstrate flexibility, resilience and ability to maintain positive relationships and composure.
• Maintain high ethical standards and treat people with respect and dignity.
• Demonstrate an awareness of his/her own strengths and development needs.

Representation

• Identify, build and manage collaborative partnerships with consortium partners, sub-grantees, donors, local governments and other stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are met.

Organizational Learning: As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries: Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: A team of nationals, technical support team

ACCOUNTABILITY:

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Deputy Country Director, Iraq

WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Field-based logistics and finance teams, HQ-based Program Operations, Finance, and TSU staff

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• A BA/BS or equivalent in international studies, economics or other relevant field; MA/S preferred.
• At least 3 years of international relief and development program management experience, in emergency program management.
• Previous experience in providing emergency interventions preferred.
• Previous experience in operating and managing teams in conflict and insecure environments, required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and communicate effectively with team members of varied work styles.
• Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving.
• Proven ability to learn quickly, lead a program to achieve stated results and objectives.
• Experience with the development, implementation & compliance of major institutional donor programs, including US and European funding.
• Ability to effectively represent Mercy Corps and its interests to key stakeholders.
• Experience working with host governments, national and international NGOs.
• Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent oral and written English skills required; proficiency in Arabic is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.
• Previous experience in insecure environments.
• Internationally recognized qualification in project or program management or a commitment to obtain the qualification in the early months of work.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

The successful PM will combine exceptional management skills and experience in maintaining donor and partner relationships. S/he will have an outstanding ability to develop, implement and manage innovative programs within the current and future program structure of Mercy Corps in the region, and will also have proven experience with cross-cultural teams and capacity building, individual staff development and strong mentoring skills. S/he will have previous experience in implementing large scale emergency programs in insecure and conflict contexts. Prioritizing, problem solving, ability to seize opportunities, attention to detail and strategic vision are essential. The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.

LIVING /ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This unaccompanied position will be based in Sulaimaniya, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, with travel to Erbil (2.5 hours by road) and Duhok (5 hours by road) as needed. This position will be required to reside in group housing in apartments that house up to 3 total expatriate staff. Successful candidate must be able to work in an environment with some power, water, transportation and communication challenges. The team member must follow all security protocols at all times. This position is eligible for R&R breaks and hardship benefits.

Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

How to apply:

APPLY VIA URL:
http://mercycorps.silkroad.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjo...

Organization: Australian Red Cross
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 11 Aug 2013

Support the roll-out of a Global Fund grant that enables life-saving HIV counselling, treatment and support services to be provided across Kenya. You will help develop a robust monitoring & evaluation system that demonstrates the impact of the grant and identifies ways to improve performance.

Kenya Red Cross Society is a principal recipient of a grant from the Global Fund for Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria Fund. This grant will be used in 50 districts across Kenya to increase access to anti-retroviral therapy, expand HIV testing and counselling services, and provide nutritional support for malnourished adults and children.

Kenya Red Cross will need to disburse the grant funds to 50 sub-recipients, and is responsible for overall grant performance, monitoring and reporting.

An Australian Volunteer is being sought to help establish a monitoring and evaluation system that will demonstrate program performance and support improvements during the life of the grant cycle. The volunteer will also work with sub-recipient partners to enhance their monitoring & evaluation processes.

This is a volunteer assignment under the Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program, an Australian Government, AusAID initiative. Airfares, living allowances, accommodation, insurance and other support is provided through the program.

How to apply:

To be eligible, applicants must be 18 years and over, Australian citizens or permanent residents, or New Zealand citizens with Special Category Visas.

Visit http://volunteering.redcross.org.au/vw/en/#/job/493310/monitoring-evalua... for a role profile and to apply online. Contact the International Volunteer team on (03) 9345 1834 for any queries.

Applications close 11 August 2013.

Organization: Creative Associates International
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 18 Sep 2013

Deputy Chief of Party - ProgramsAfghanistan PROMOTE – Women’s Leadership Development Communities in Transition

Background:Creative Associates International (Creative) is a dynamic and fast-growing professional services firm that specializes in international development in the areas of education, democratic transitions and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Washington, D.C., the firm has field presence in 20 countries worldwide with a strong and diverse portfolio that includes global contracts with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other clients including the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense. The firm has earned a solid reputation among its clients and missions worldwide and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Project Description:The overarching goal of Afghanistan PROMOTE is to enable educated Afghan women to enter into decision making positions in Afghanistan’s public, private and civil society sectors. PROMOTE is a nationwide five-year program that will work to achieve its objectives through four components: 1) women in economy; 2) women’s rights groups and coalitions; 3) women in government; 4) women’s leadership development. Component 1 will offer professional business development services and market-driven technical and vocational training. Component 2 will support activist women’s groups by providing them with capacity building in the areas of strategic communications, multi-media messaging, outreach and public awareness, coalition building, organizational development, managerial and financial management and fundraising. Component 3 will provide women who desire a career in the civil service with six-month internships at government institutions nationwide. Component 4 will provide courses focusing on topics such as: critical thinking, problem solving, strategic planning, strategic communications, briefing and presentation skills, business writing, group facilitation, negotiation and conflict management, team building, decision making, supervision, performance managing, etc. Position Summary:The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) - Programs will lead a multi-disciplinary team of full-time and short-term technical specialists in project implementation. The DCOP – Programs will oversee technical operations and technical reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and management of program staff. The Deputy Chief of Party will be based in Kabul, Afghanistan, and will report to the Chief of Party.

Primary Responsibilities:Responsibilities of the Deputy Chief of Party - Programs include: • Coordinate program activities among a diverse group of regional stakeholders and beneficiaries, government ministries and officials, and USAID personnel, while coordinating with partnering organizations and sub-contractors (both international and local);• Guide the development and implementation of the Women in Leadership Training and Curriculum Development program components; • Oversee Short-Term Technical Advisors and consultants;• Coordinate programs and strategy, ensuring that there is an integrated approach and that the implementation of project activities is timely; • Enable and advocate for team leaders who have the lead in managing program component areas.

Required Skills & Qualifications:• Minimum of 5 years of international development programming;• Demonstrated management and development analysis experience;• Experience monitoring and evaluating international assistance and gender programs;• Strong reporting, writing, and presentation English language skills;• Representation skills with senior Mission, Embassy, Congressional Delegations, GIRoA officials;• Knowledge of federal regulations and procedures;• Experience in post-conflict countries;• Familiar with standard business IT applications and statistical methods.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:• Master’s degree;• Experience in Islamic countries and Afghanistan in particular;• USG experience;• Proficiency in Dari or Pashto.

Type of Posting: Unaccompanied

Creative Associates International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. AA/V/D.

How to apply:

Online applications preferred at www.creativeassociatesinternational.com; alternatively, you may send your CV to RMS@creativeDC.com, making sure to write the position title on the subject line.