NGO JOBS

Organization: ActionAid
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 30 Apr 2014

(Please read submission instructions carefully. Applications not in compliance with submission instructions will be disqualified)

Responsible to: Country Director

Location: Monrovia, Liberia

Grade: G

Line Management: Program Managers, Programme Quality Coordinator, Project Coordinators

A. MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The post holder is the Head of Programmes & Policy and reports to the Country Director. It is a senior management position with highly responsible functions. These include strategic management, the development and management of all programme and policy advocacy activities at the Country Programme levels. It also involves ensuring the financial management of donor funded projects.

The post holder will be responsible for leading, advising, motivating, and supporting the programme team to plan and manage activities aimed at achieving the goals and objectives of the Country Strategy Paper. To provide strategic leadership on program, policy & advocacy issues arising from the LRPs and national levels. He/she will also initiate, manage, supervise and provide guidance for advocacy & campaigns generated from grassroots whilst liaising closely with the Communications focal person. The postholder will be responsible for co-ordinating networks and will facilitate processes that enhance space for the poor in the national arena. He/she will also link community level governance issues with direct support from programme management specialists and LRP staff from all the programme areas from the community based work at the national level, as well as linking to wider macroeconomic and governance issues including at the Africa and international level. The position will have overall responsibility to establish a functional system to work on country specific policies and their enforcement which is pro-poor and excluded people. This has to be further related with work at international level and learning shared from this to have wider support to influence national and international government agencies at various levels.

B. RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Planning and Development

• ?Support the Country Director and the Senior Mgt Team to lead the development of both strategic and 3-year plans in accordance with Country Strategy Paper (CSP) and 3-year planning guidelines.
• Monitor the implementation of the CSP ensuring short term programmes are within the framework of the CSP.
• Manage the review of the CSP: Mid-term review of CSP successfully conducted and on time
• Support the various teams/sectors in the development and revision of strategic plans
• Undertake the review of any sector when due

Programme Management

• ? Manage the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes in AAIL programmes
• ? Support the Programme staff in the development and implementation of programme support activities
• ? Manage the development of project proposals in accordance with the CSP and donor guidelines
• ? Manage the appraisal and development of LRPs as well as provide support for the management of developed LRPs working closely together with Sponsorship team.
• ? Ensure the timely submission of good quality programme reports as agreed with donors or in project proposal
• ? Ensure project reports are submitted on time and queries calls for information from donors promptly acted on.
• ? Manage the evaluation of programmes; both mid-term and final evaluations conducted on all projects and programmes.
• ? Manage the Annual Participatory Review and Reflection Process. Ensure annual reports are prepared and shared with all partners and within AA.
• ? Support the documentation and sharing of experience in all programmes within AAIL and with partners.

Regular production of documents on experiences

• ? Represent AAIL in alliances and networks both within and outside Liberia as may be required.
• ? Contribute ideas from the micro level work for the development of advocacy at the macro level while feeding macro level policy to inform our work at the micro level
• ? Manage the development, implementation and monitoring and documentation of the outcome of periodic advocacy plans
• ? Contribute to policy briefs and media strategies that inform stakeholders about the policy positions of ActionAid and partners.

Policy & Advocacy

• ? Ensure advocacy plans are developed regularly and outcomes of advocacy activities documented and shared.
• ? Provide a forum through which civil society and the general public can make an input and contribute to the parliamentary policy making and legislative process
• ? Identify key issues and key collaborators for AAIL advocacy work
• ? Conduct pro-poor analysis of policies and programmes aimed at reforms that will have impact on the lives of the poor and excluded.
• ? Initiate, direct and co-ordinate the programme activities relating to parliaments or directed at reforms and policies impacting on poverty
• ? Identify areas of critical concern and within the priorities of the CSP for research and advocacy work aimed at policy influencing, policy input and initiatives and policy measures on poverty issues.
• ? Promote rights based approach with specific focus on women’s rights, in advocating for citizen’s rights.
• ? Contribute to the development of the Country Programme as member of Senior Management Team

Human Resource Management

• ? Support the recruitment and induction of programme staff
• ? Provide line management to direct reports
• Support in highlighting and applying women’s rights values to programmes and organizational development activities
• ? Build a strong programme team among the programme staff located in the Head Office and other locations across Liberia.

Regular meeting of programme staff to share information

• ? Set annual targets for each staff of the Unit in consultation with the staff. Maintain ongoing monitoring of the performance of staff against targets and take corrective steps if targets are not being met.
• ? Provide support and motivate staff to meet targets.
• ? Ensure appraisals are conducted for all programme staff through their line managers in accordance with AAIL staff policies.
• ? Ensure the development of work plans by all reporting directly to HOPP
• ? Develop annual staff development plans for subordinate staff taking into consideration areas of weaknesses and skill gaps noticed during appraisals and from staff career plans.
• ? Provide line management functions to all staff of the Programme Support Unit.

Collaboration with Partners

• ? Support the LRP Managers and other programme staff to strengthen networks AAIL is collaborating with. Provide support to the networks for building of their capacity and building the capacity their member organisations.
• ? Ensure AAIL’s collaboration with networks and other partners to conduct research and disseminate the findings on issues of common interest.
• ? Coordinate AAIL’s collaboration with government agencies in order to share information, experiences, influence them and/or build capacity
• ? Collaborate and exchange information with networks and other organisations in areas of common interest.

Financial Management

• ? Ensure that programme activities are carried out within agreed budgets
• ? Ensure the timely completion of programme processes for the release of funds of donors
• ? Ensure that documents required for release of funds are submitted by dates agreed in each project

General

• ? Support resource mobilization effort and utilization of field programs and evaluate contract management processes of donor funded projects as per planned objectives.
• ? Coach, mentor and develop program staff for better efficiency and coordination.
• ? Perform other related duties as required by the line manager
• ? Participate in international and Regional initiatives, teams and projects

C. KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal Relationships:AAI Liberia Team, West Africa Country Coordination and International Fundraising, HROD, HoF etc.

External Relationships:Donors, Government Agencies, Partners and other stakeholders.

D. PERSONS SPECIFICATIONS

Essential

Education/ Qualifications

• ? Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Arts/Humanities
• ? At least a Masters degree in a related Development Studies, Project Management or related field

Desirable

? Membership of relevant professional Institute

Experience

• ?At least 10 years minimum working experience in the social development field.
• At least 5 years experience in a senior position in the development sector, particularly in designing, setting up and coordinating monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment systems and processes
• In-depth understanding of programming issues and policy work at state, national and international levels.
• Understanding of gender issues in development and demonstrable commitment to promoting gender equality within the organisation and in programme work.

Skill Abilities

• ? Excellent management & leadership skills
• ? Excellent skills in facilitation and capacity building for inter-linkages between staff, donors, partners & stakeholders
• ? Excellent conceptual, analytical, documentation and presentation skills.
• ? Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing.
• ? Excellent planning and prioritization skills
• ? Ability to think strategically
• ? Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
• ? Multi-tasking skills
• ? Negotiation skills
• ? Excellent financial skills
• ? Excellent skills in programme information management
• ? Demonstrable versatility in use of IT (MS Word, Excel, Access, Power-point, e-mail, DTP packages)

Personal Qualities

• ? Demonstrable commitment to supportive team working
• ? Creative and takes initiative.
• ? Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• ? Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.
• ? Self-motivated person able to work without supervision
• ? Effectively promote AAIL’s mission values, and objectives

How to apply:

(Please read submission instructions carefully. Applications not in compliance with submission instructions will be disqualified)

All interested candidates should submit an application, including cover letter and CV, addressed to the Country Director, ActionAid Liberia Country Program, via email to vacancy.liberia@actionaid.org, copy korto.williams@actionaid.org. Email subject line should read "Head of Program & Policy Application 04302014”. Deadline for submission of applications is April 30^th, 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 09 Feb 2014

CARE International is a leading humanitarian and development charity supporting the poorest communities in 84 countries around the world. Our aim is to bring sustainable and innovative solutions to complex poverty issues and last year we supported 997 poverty-fighting development and humanitarian aid projects to reach more than 83 million people.

We are seeking a dynamic News Editor/Press Officer (Programmes and Policy) to join our Communications team. Your job will be to raise the profile of CARE’s humanitarian and development work by securing high-quality media coverage in UK-based print, broadcast and digital media. You will be planning, gathering, creating and selling in engaging and timely multi-media material through traditional and new media channels. You will lead press activity for humanitarian emergencies and a wide variety of our development programmes. You will also support media activity related to our key advocacy priorities, corporate partnerships and crisis communications.

If you have substantial experience of working as a news editor/journalist or in a busy press office, then we are very keen to hear from you. You will have a very strong news sense; and fast, accurate, creative and versatile writing skills, including for digital media. You will need significant experience of working on foreign news or on policy/advocacy issues, a proven track record of getting stories and quotes placed in the media and, ideally, some photography or videography experience, in addition to your excellent writing skills.

CARE works in 84 countries on a wide range of humanitarian and development issues so, if you have a strong interest in world affairs, then we have a fascinating and varied job for you.

How to apply:

For a full job description and details about how to apply please refer to the jobs page of our website: www.careinternational.org.uk/jobs

Organization: Malaria Consortium
Country: Nigeria
Closing date: 31 Jan 2014

Country Programmes ManagerLocation: Abuja, NigeriaContract: 2 yearsClosing date: 31.01.14

We are seeking a Country Programmes Manager (CPM) to provide leadership in the management of a portfolio of programmes with a Nigerian component. Malaria Consortium has been operational in Nigeria since 2008 first as a lead of the large DFID funded Support to National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP), and now as lead or partner on several programmes. In 2012, Malaria Consortium fully established itself in Nigeria with a long-term commitment and opened a country office.

The CPM will initially provide oversight inputs on Knowledge Management and on management of operations of the country office pending appointment of further staff to these roles. The CPM will work closely with the Country Director, Country Technical Coordinator and the Country Finance Manager to deliver the accountabilities outlined below.

With strong communication and interpersonal skills and an open, collaborative and flexible style, the successful candidate will have:.• Postgraduate qualification in International development, public health, business administration, project management or similar.• Significant hands-on experience in project management or management of large or multi-country programmes• Strong team management skills with experience of working in disparate teams Experience working with funding agencies such as DFID, USAID and UNITAID• Experience of working on grant applications and of preparing budgets• Experience of preparing narrative and financial annual donor reports• Experience of funding activities in ways that cover both costs and generate operating margins

How to apply:

How to applyFor more information please visit our website www.malariaconsortium.org where you will have access to the full job description. Please send your CV, with a covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification and your current salary information, to Human Resources at HR.Recruitment@malariaconsortium.orgMalaria Consortium thanks you for your application. However, due to the volume of applications we receive, only short listed candidates will be contacted within three weeks of the closing date.

Organization: Groupe Urgence - Réhabilitation - Développement
Country: Burkina Faso
Closing date: 03 Feb 2014

Fonction : Consultant pour le suivi de programmes humanitaires au Burkina Faso (National)
Secteur d’activité : Evaluation dans le secteur humanitaire d’urgence et de reconstruction
Région : Ouagadougou et déplacements terrain dans la région du Centre-nord et les provinces de Gnagna et de Séno
Durée : 8 jours
Contrat : Individuel de consultance

Le Groupe URD : Association loi 1901, le Groupe Urgence Réhabilitation Développement (Groupe URD) a pour objectif de favoriser l’amélioration des pratiques du secteur humanitaire, en vue de garantir aux populations affectées par des crises une amélioration notable de leur situation. Pour cela le Groupe URD se propose de :

• Poursuivre les recherches théoriques et pratiques puisque l'actualité l'impose sur : les sorties de crises difficiles, la préparation aux catastrophes, l’espoir de prévention des conflits, les modalités des partenariats dans la turbulence, les nouvelles contraintes de sécurité, la réforme de l'appareil de l'Aide Publique en France et vraisemblablement bientôt de la Commission Européenne, etc.
• Former les acteurs de l'humanitaire, en insérant toute une série de modules tenant compte des acquis des recherches de terrain au sein de diverses formations spécialisées.
• Evaluer les projets et programmes mis en œuvre par les différents acteurs du secteur Humanitaire pour alimenter le cycle d’apprentissage (extraire les leçons?transformer en savoir, capitaliser?produire des outils et méthodes?diffuser les savoirs, formation?influer sur les décisions?)
• Favoriser l’innovation et la qualité au sein du monde associatif comme chez les bailleurs de fonds et les pouvoirs publics.

Le Groupe URD compte aujourd’hui 19 employés au total

Pour plus d’informations, merci de consulter le site web du Groupe URD : www.urd.org

La mission :
La mission de suivi externe commanditée par DFID se déroulera au Sahel (Burkina Faso,Mauritanie, Mali, Niger, Tchad) dans le courant des mois de février et mars 2014. Les visites terrain de suivi-programme (actuellement en cours d’organisation) fourniront des détails opérationnels sur la performance des partenaires, la qualité de l’assistance délivrée et des procédures mises en place (celles-ci incluant les systèmes de suivi interne).

Taches et responsabilités

Vous agirez en binôme, en collaboration étroite avec la chargée d’Evaluation et de Recherche du Groupe URD, responsable de la mission de suivi.

Vos activités s’inscriront dans le cadre de la Mission de suivi externe des programmes humanitaires financés par DFID au Burkina Faso.

Vous aurez les tâches et responsabilités suivantes :

• Evaluation :
- Appuyer la conduite de l’exercice de suivi, selon les Termes de Référence et la méthodologie mise au point. La matrice d’analyse, formulée en utilisant le COMPAS Qualité , étudiera des aspects liés à la qualité des programmes et des systèmes internes de suivi.
- Conduire des entretiens individuels et collectifs avec différents interlocuteurs : services de l’Etat, acteurs de l’aide, populations et bénéficiaires des programmes….
- Participer à la rédaction et à la synthèse des résultats/conclusions des entretiens menés.
- Servir d’interprète lors d’entretiens (individuels ou collectifs) ou de réunions, des langues locales vers le français (et l’inverse).

• Accompagnement :
- Participer aux réunions de briefing avec les partenaires de DFID.
- Organiser et co-animer un atelier de réflexion sur la qualité des programmes et des systèmes de suivi, et la performance des partenaires opérationnels.
- Contribuer à la consolidation et rédaction des résultats de la mission de suivi, en vue de la restitution finale.

Profil recherché :

• Vous avez une formation supérieure :
- Dans le secteur de l’évaluation de l’aide humanitaire, en particulier des programmes de sécurité alimentaire et économique.
• Votre expérience :
- 2 ans minimum d’expérience de terrain dans le secteur de l’évaluation des programmes humanitaires et/ou de recherche-action dans le secteur de l’aide.
• Langues :
- Très bonne maîtrise du Français (oral ET écrit) et de l’anglais.
- Très bonne maîtrise des langues vernaculaires

• Motivé, vous possédez les qualités suivantes :
- Enclin aux travaux de capitalisation d’expérience ;
- Excellente qualité relationnelle dans des situations formelles et informelles ;
- Excellente capacité de communication, d’analyse et de synthèse ;
- Bonne capacité d‘écoute et de négociation ;
- Très bonne capacité de travail ;
- Qualités de rigueur, de méthode et de pédagogie,
- Connaissance des techniques de participation et de la pédagogie pour adultes ;
- Autonomie et initiative ;
- Disponibilité pour des déplacements dans des conditions difficiles (inconfort, sécurité,...).
- Une bonne connaissance du contexte Burkinabé, des langues vernaculaires et des acteurs de l’aide constituera un avantage

Conditions :

• Rémunération, entre 150 et 200 euros par jour (selon profil) + perdiem ;
• Lieu : Ouagadougou + terrain (région du Centre-nord, provinces de Gnagna et de Séno);
• Statut : Consultant.
• Date de prise de fonction souhaitée : 25 Février 2014
• Durée : 8 jours

How to apply:

Merci d’adresser vos candidatures en français avant le 3 Février 2014 (CV+Lettre de Motivation) à Valérie LEON vleon@urd.org en mentionnant dans l’objet : candidature au poste de Consultant suivi de programmes – Burkina Faso (national)

Une réponse sera faite uniquement aux candidat(e)s présélectionné(e)s.

Les candidats présélectionnés seront conviés à un entretien par Skype ou par téléphone.

Organization: Minority Rights Group
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 18 Oct 2013

Minority Rights Group International is looking for an intern to support their Asia team, to help develop new projects and programmes of work, primarily in South Asia and possibly in Southeast Asia.

Candidates need to have either a good knowledge of the human rights situation in South Asian countries or experience having worked on one or more countries in the region. MRG currently has very few projects running in South Asia and is looking to develop new work in this region. The role mainly involves researching on the human rights situation of specific minorities in countries in South Asia. You will also need to have good Microsoft Office Excel skills to be able to help develop budgets for new programmes. You will need to liaise with our partner organisations in South Asian countries and with MRG's networks in the region, which constitute national and community organisations working on human rights issues. You will be expected to provide the team with administrative support.

You should also have an interest in human rights and issues affecting minorities.

We also welcome ERASMUS candidates.

Tasks would include:

Researching minority rights issues in specific countries and across the region.Liaising with MRG in country partners.Research on thematic issues MRG works on.Helping to design budgets.Administrative and logistical support to the programme coordinator and assistant (helping to organize events and trips)Media monitoring.Assist in drafting, word-processing and formatting lengthy documents and proposals.

Essential skills/qualifications:

A university degree level qualification.Knowledge of or work experience on one or more countries in South Asia.Good research and analytical skills.Ability to work under pressure.Good communication skills.Understanding of human rights.Very good English language skills.Good Microsoft Office Excel skills.

Desirable skills/qualifications:

Understanding of minority rights.Understanding of conflict prevention issues.Experience of organizing events, using databases.Fundraising and/or programme design experience.

The intern would work at MRG's offices in London (E1) minimum two days a week, for an initial period of three months, with an option to renew upon mutual agreement.

How to apply:

If you would like to apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining how your skills and experience would be an asset for this programme, and indicating when you are available to start, how many days a week you could work, and any other information that you think is relevant, to farah.mihlar@mrgmail.org

Please mark clearly in the subject area "South Asia intern application".

You will need to have permission to work in the UK.

MRG covers travel expenses (up to £8) and lunch (up to £4) daily.

Start date: as soon as possible.

Organization: People in Need
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 21 Nov 2013

PEOPLE IN NEED IS SEEKING FOR HEAD OF PROGRAMMES IN ETHIOPIA Location: Ethiopia, Awassa Starting date: January 2014Duration: 2 years

People in Need has been operating in Ethiopia since 2003.. Since the very beginning PIN implements projects in field of education, WASH, agriculture, NRM, livelihoods and social protection. Programmes are located in Region of Southern Nations, in Somali Region, in Oromiya state and in Addis Abbaba.At the moment PIN is seeking for person who would supervise and develop our technically oriented programmes (NRM, WASH, FIM). Our current project are focused on agricultural education support, natural resources management, forestation, renewable sources of energy, and small scale agribussiness. Further there are implemented programmes of school constructions and access to drinking water. For more detailed information please see our website: http://www.clovekvtisni.cz/index2en.php?id=462 Main responsibilities:• overall supervision and support of currently implemented programmes in all the phases of project cycle• regional office management, national team management• ensuring quality of programmes and further development in compliance with PIN strategies and policies• building of synergy among the programmes• supervision of procedures in field of M & E• taking a lead in formulating programme strategy, new project designing • representation PIN towards donors, local partners and community

Main requirements:

• proven 5 years of experience with programme management, incl. proposals writing and PCM• sound experience with team management, inc. development of national team capacities, intercultural experience preferred • university degree in following field (water engineering, agriculture, environmental studies)• excellent English, both written and spoken• previous experience from the region preferred• excellent communication and organisation skills

PIN offers:

• work experience with the largest NGO in Central-Eastern Europe• salary defined by PINs salary grid • Accommodation and local transport costs covered• 2 flights home covered per year • Financial bonuses based on performance twice a year • Costs of visas and vaccination covered• 25 days of holiday per year• Medical helpdesk (in the Czech Republic, provided in English)• Travel insurance (covers the health care incl. the repatriation)• Introduction and training in PragueInterested candidates are asked to submit their applications till October 21st, by email to HR@peopleinneed.cz. Please kindly note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to apply:

HR@peopleinneed.cz

Organization: Agency for Co-operation and Research in Development
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 06 Oct 2013

ContexteACORD (Agence de Coopération et de Recherche pour le Développement) est une organisation Panafricaine qui travaille pour la Justice Sociale et le développement en Afrique. Notre réponse aux défis de l’Afrique est basée sur la conviction que les peuples eux-mêmes sont les agents de changement et acteurs de leur propre développement. La capacité des peuples à agir sur les causes de la pauvreté, décidera de l’avenir de l’Afrique. Cette conviction sous-tend le travail pratique d’ACORD, ses méthodologies de recherche et de plaidoyer politique. ACORD travaille en partenariat avec les organisations de la société civile et les communautés locales, et en alliance avec d’autres organisations partageant les mêmes idées en Afrique et dans le reste du monde. Nous soutenons notamment l'élaboration des activités de plaidoyer citoyennes panafricaines. Le renforcement de la société civile Africaine, des mouvements citoyens et de la gouvernance constitue un thème transversal dans l’ensemble de notre travail. ACORD est enregistré comme organisme de bienfaisance au Royaume-Uni et son Secrétariat est basé à Nairobi, avec un bureau à Londres.

Présente depuis 1996 en RDC, ACORD travaille étroitement avec les communautés en vue de leur fournir les moyens de faire entendre leur voix et de jouir de leurs droits. Les moyens d’existence et la sécurité alimentaire, le VIH/SIDA, les questions de genre et la transformation des conflits sont les principaux domaines thématiques sur lesquels porte l’action d’ACORD en RDC.

Résumé des fonctionsACORD est guidé par un plan stratégique organisationnel global pour la période 2011-2015. L'objectif est d'aligner le financement avec la vision, la mission, les priorités stratégiques et les besoins opérationnels d'ACORD.

Le Conseiller en développement de programmes se concentrera sur la réalisation de cet objectif en République Démocratique de Congo. Il contribuera à renforcer les relations d'ACORD avec les donateurs partenaires présents en RDC et à l’international et à renforcer les capacités de développement de programme, de financement et de gestion des subventions. Le poste permettra aussi de partager les leçons apprises et les meilleures pratiques pour soutenir l'apprentissage mutuel avec les autres programmes sur le continent.

Il/Elle contribuera aux objectifs stratégiques globaux d'ACORD pour la période 2011-2015, en se concentrant sur les domaines énumérés ci-dessous.1. Aligner la collecte de fonds avec les objectifs stratégiques d'ACORD2. Positionnement et réseautage stratégique, développement de partenariat et d'alliance3. Renforcement des capacités de collecte de fonds d'ACORD, en particulier au niveau national4. Promouvoir la gestion efficace des subventions5. Renforcer la visibilité des travaux d'ACORD

Qualifications requises• Maîtrise en relations internationales, développement international, gestion, administration des affaires, communications, marketing ou dans un domaine similaire.• Un minimum de 3-5 ans d'expérience dans la collecte de fonds pour des ONG, le développement international ou la communication.• Maîtrise de la française et bonne connaissance de l’anglais.

Compétences professionnelles• Expérience avérée à lever des fonds auprès des bailleurs institutionnels et des gouvernements• Excellentes capacités rédactionnelles et aptitude à conceptualiser des idées et à les présenter d'une manière claire et structurée• Excellente attention aux détails, Créativité, innovation et capacité à prendre des initiatives.• Familier avec des budgets et des rapports financiers• Entièrement familier avec les applications TIC et Microsoft Office. Expérience avec les logiciels de collecte de fonds serait un avantage• Excellentes aptitudes interpersonnelles• Capacité à travailler de façon autonome et dans un environnement multiculturel • Bonne compréhension des tendances dans le domaine de l'aide et des questions clés pour le développement de la RDC et la région des Grands Lacs.

How to apply:

Merci d’envoyer votre candidature au: Responsable des Ressources Humaines et Développement Organisationnel, ACORD Nairobi, ACK Garden House, P. O. Box 61216, 00200, NAIROBI, KENYA Tel: +254 20 2721172, 2721185/86

Pour déposer votre candidature, veuillez remplir le formulaire de candidature disponible sur notre site Internet www.acordinternational.org et un email avec un Curriculum Vitae détaillé et une lettre de motivation avec l’intitule du poste à recruit@acordinternational.org.La description détaillée du poste est aussi disponible sur le site web.

Organization: PEAS
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 14 Oct 2013

Background

PEAS (www.peas.org.uk) is a dynamic charity with a mission ‘to unlock the potential of Africa by expanding access to affordable quality secondary education’. To do this, we build and manage the fastest growing network of sustainably financed secondary schools in Africa. PEAS is supported by major corporate, government and private funders and our innovative financial model is pioneering in the field of Public Private Partnerships in development education.

The Deputy Country Director for Programmes (DCDP) is a new role which will provide strategic leadership to the PEAS programmes in Uganda (Education, Child Protection, School Inspections and Monitoring & Evaluation). This role will drive the continual improvement of education provided across the PEAS network of schools and will ensure that PEAS schools are the best free/low-fee schools in Uganda.

PEAS is looking for an exceptional candidate with a strong-track record of driving educational outcomes in order to position PEAS as a recognized global forerunner in low-cost high quality education.

Key Responsibilities of the role:

PEAS Uganda Education Strategy

• Lead the development of the PEAS Uganda Education Strategy in line with the PEAS Education Philosophy and values
• Oversee the implementation of the PEAS Uganda Education Strategy to ensure the continual drive for improving the quality of education across all PEAS Uganda schools
• Use internally and externally generated data (e.g. PEAS M&E data, exam results, PEAS School Inspection results etc) to review and develop the PEAS Uganda Education Strategy
• Contribute to the design of PEAS-global programmes, education tools and education policies

Driving Education Quality and Accessibility

• Line manage PEAS Regional Program Managers holding them to account for supervising schools and supporting them to meet ambitious School Improvement Plan targets
• Line manage key central office education and programmes staff (Education Quality, School Inspections, Child Protection and Participation and M,E&R) to ensure that they are providing necessary tools, guidance and technical expertise to regional staff
• Oversee the implementation of tangential programmes across the school network which support the PEAS objectives to improve the quality and accessibility of secondary education
• Ensure that PEAS admissions policies are effectively implemented across the network so that education quality is secured through quality interventions not student selection and that PEAS schools expand access to education to marginalised children
• Build the capacity of the PEAS-Uganda programmes team through needs assessment, training and identification of additional capacity for recruitment and consultants

Child Protection

• Oversee the development and implementation of a Child Protection Strategy for PEAS Uganda
• Ensure that all Child Protection issues are reported and resolved effectively according to PEAS Child Protection policy and procedures
• Ensure that all recommendations arising from PEAS internal Child Protection audits are implemented

Programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting and research

• Working closely with PEAS UK M,E&R to oversee the implementation of the PEAS-Uganda M,E&R framework
• Ensure that PEAS-Uganda programmes departments use of M,E&R data to make evidence-based interventions to improve educational outcomes
• Facilitate the implementation of any required external evaluations of PEAS-Uganda
• Produce high quality quarterly and annual reports for PEAS and donors within agreed reporting schedules

Compliance

• Assume responsibility for implementing programme activities defined by specific grants (e.g. DfID Girls Education Challenge Grant)
• Ensure that PEAS programmes departments are held to account for and supported to achieve contractual deliverables
• Coordinate specific donor reports (for institutional grants) with Finance & Grants Manager and the GEC Coordinator
• Review compliance issues on grants and contracts

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience and qualifications

• Educated to degree level in an education, international development or related field (masters desirable)
• Minimum of 5 years management experience in a development or humanitarian INGO (including representation at a senior management level)
• In depth understanding of national and international development issues, in particular as they relate to education and children in Uganda
• Strong track record of improving educational outcomes in low-resource settings
• Experience overseeing the implementation of programmes funded by institutional or bi-lateral donors (e.g. DfID, World Bank etc)
• Strong track record in grant reporting and financial management
• Experience managing, supporting and developing a high-performing team.
• Experience of developing and implementing Child Protection plans and of managing Child Protection risks

Skills, knowledge and personal attributes

• Knowledge of key issues in development education, public private partnerships in education, educational leadership and Teaching & Learning
• Ability to think and plan strategically
• Ability to use internally and externally generated data to make evidence-based decisions
• Ability to advocate and represent authoritatively
• Committed to building own capacity and capacity of others
• Collaborative and participatory management style (listens and seeks to understand different perspectives)
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent MS Office skills, particularly MS Work and Excel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English language
• Committed to the PEAS values
• Passionate about improving the life chances of all children through educational opportunity

How to apply:

Application Process

Applicants are advised to submit a cover letter (paying particular attention to the Person Specification), curriculum vitae, a brief writing sample (unedited by others), and contact information for two references to recruitment@peas.org.uk

Please include all portions of your application in one attached document (PDF preferred), and use Deputy Country Director - Programmes as the subject of your email.

Please state your salary expectations in your cover letter.

Only complete applications will be reviewed, and only qualified candidates will be shortlisted and contacted by email.

Closing date for applications: 14th October 2013 at 17.00 (5pm GMT)

PEAS is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its recruitment practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.‘PEAS has a strict child protection policy. All staff are expected to abide by this.’

Organization: Islamic Relief
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 25 Sep 2013

Contract: One Year Fixed Term
Ref: HoP-I/IPD-MEEE/0913

Salary: £27.907 per annum + Separate Benefits package
Location: Erbil, Iraq

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Programmes with frequent travel to field offices across the country. The candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and expertise to the Programme and ensure it meets Islamic Relief Quality Standards. The post holder will provide timely and high quality proposals and reports to donors, as well as to ensure the development and utilisation of best practice. The Head of Programmes will also build relationships with donors, other INGOs, government authorities and local NGOs. He(she) will manage a team of senior Managers and Technical staff.

The successful candidate must have substantial experience of working with INGOs in developing countries, with a background of successful fundraising and dealing with EC, ECHO, UN SIDA and DFID, plus in-depth understanding of community development. A Degree qualification in Project Management, social science, international develop Public Health or proven experience is essential. Familiarity of the Millennium Development Goals, Sphere Standards and Codes of Conduct would be an advantage. Excellent English, written and spoken is essential. Knowledge of a foreign language (Arabic) and local language is desirable.

National candidates are encouraged to apply but will only receive salary not benefit.

If you agree with IR values together with our Policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and our code of conduct, then you would be an ideal candidate for Islamic Relief, who promotes equality and meritocracy. IRW will carry out screening checks and will take out references on your behalf.

Applicants should be sympathetic to the principles of Islamic Relief.Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Islamic Relief operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

How to apply:

If you are reliable, service minded, discreet, dedicated and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs, please apply by downloading the application pack from our website www.islamic-relief.com and forward the completed form to recruitment@irworldwide.org on or before the closing date.

Organization: Mines Advisory Group
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 06 Oct 2013

Manchester, UK, with significant global travel

£45,768 - £51,780 per annum (plus contributory pension)

MAG works to tackle the destructive legacy of violence and conflict; to release land for food production; to increase safe access to vital resources like water, education and health services; and to build a better future for women, men and children alike.This is a fantastic opportunity to undertake a strategic and senior management role in a Nobel Peace-Prize winning international NGO. As one of three Regional Programmes Managers, reporting to the Director of Programmes, you will lead and manage the Country Directors of your overseas programmes and be expected to manage them to ensure the quality delivery of MAG’s operations and the compliance of grants and contracts. You will also manage a small team at MAG HQ in the UK.

The post holder will also contribute to regional strategic approaches, supporting Country Directors in the development and implementation of business plans, including coordinating expansion into new countries and the development and strengthening of donor relationships. This is a challenging and varied role, offering the opportunity to use your wide-ranging management experience to influence the organisation and the wider sector.

The successful candidate will have excellent project management, business planning and budget management skills and the ability to coordinate multiple activities at the same time. Previous experience of working in a senior management position within a development or humanitarian organisation is essential. A thorough knowledge and understanding of conflict recovery and development is also required, as well as previous experience of working with significant institutional donors. Regular travel will be essential in this role, to MAG programmes, donors and other stakeholders – you could be in Manchester one week, visiting Washington, Geneva or Brussels the next, then a MAG programme in Asia, Africa or the Middle East.

This is a demanding yet highly rewarding position that will be suited to a highly motivated, solution-focused and flexible manager. It will offer the opportunity to develop strategic and leadership skills in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants who are non-residents of the UK will need to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK.

How to apply:

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit the jobs page of our website, available at www.maginternational.org/jobs/vacancies-at-mag

Organization: UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 30 Sep 2013

UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCYFOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EASTUNRWA

UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA seeks the services of a seasoned and innovative professional, highly motivated to provide skilled leadership in the position of:

Deputy Director of UNRWA Affairs (Programmes)(Re-advertised)NB: This recruitment process will also serve to generate a roster of suitable candidates for similar vacancies in different Fields within UNRWA’s area of operations.

Vacancy Announcement Number 13-FO-LB-37Grade P-5Deadline for Applications 30 September 2013Duty Station Beirut, Lebanon

UNRWA Field Offices generally have two Deputy Directors reporting directly to the Field Director. The Deputies will each manage a substantive portfolio of programme or organizational support responsibilities for a population of approximately 450,000 registered Palestine refugees. A programme portfolio will typically involve management and oversight of the Agency’s education, health, relief & social services and microfinance programmes at Field level. The organizational support portfolio will require management and oversight of finance, human resources, procurement, logistics, engineering, IT, security. Depending on field specificity, the Field Director may split the portfolios in varying configurations to meet field needs. Currently, UNRWA seeks to fill the Deputy Director post responsible for programmes.

The Deputy Director will contribute to the Field’s strategic and operational plans and budgets, guide and direct specialist staff, respond to emerging needs, manage staff performance and ensure optimal use of resources. Deputy Directors will liaise with staff representatives, as well as with external interlocutors including UN country teams, host government representatives, the refugee community and others. Deputy Field Directors may be assigned as Acting Field Director during the absence of the Field Director and, as such, assume full responsibility and accountability for the management of the Field. The Lebanon Field Office employs some 3,000 staff and has an annual operational budget of approximately 85 million dollars in addition to a large project budget. In accordance with the established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent will:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities• Be responsible for the management of the Field programmes (education, health, relief and social services, microfinance, infrastructure and camp improvement) and is the principal adviser to the Field Director on these functions; • In close collaboration with other senior staff in the Field, ensure the development, preparation, coordination, implementation, revision and monitoring of Field Implementation Plan, Biennium Budget, Mid-Term Strategy for the programmes and for UNRWA’s Lebanon humanitarian response plan, ensuring integrated approach to the management of programmes and exercising decision-making authority over human and financial resources and capital assets of the Field, in line with UNRWA regulatory framework and SPARE principle (strategy, policy, accountability, results and envelopes);• Provide support and advice to the Field Director in implementing the Agency’s reform plan for comprehensive programme and management reform; lead the implementation of pertinent reform initiatives; coordinate the work of cross-functional teams to achieve field-wide outcomes and promote integration of cross-cutting issues into the field programme;• Provide guidance and support to senior programme and administrative staff in his/her own area; mentor and evaluate for training purposes, as necessary;• Liaise with Lebanon government and local authorities to ensure their cooperation in facilitating the Agency’s operations; assist the Field Office Director in managing and promoting inter-agency and donor relations;• As assigned, act for the Director of UNRWA Affairs, Lebanon during his/her absence, with full responsibility for the Field operation, and reporting to the Commissioner-General USG and/or Deputy Commissioner-General, ASG;• Liaise with the Field Safety Adviser and the Agency’s Chief Security Adviser and the Department of Safety and Security in the Field;• Undertake relieving assignments and perform other related duties as may be required by the Field Director.

Professional Knowledge and Experience• Advanced university degree from an accredited educational institution in political science, social science, public or business administration, or international relations; • At least 10 years of experience in programme management including at least six years managing large-scale, multi-sector programmes in a large governmental or international organization, working internationally outside one’s home country;• Significant experience in managing large teams; • Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Competencies• Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; • Leadership: Strong managerial/leadership skills; demonstrated flexibility in leadership by performing and/or overseeing the analysis of complex human resources, financial, administrative or management policy and programme issues; proven record of building and managing teams and creating an enabling environment, including the ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff and design training/skills enhancement initiatives to ensure effective transfer of knowledge/skills; tact in negotiating skills; good judgment and decision-making skills; demonstrated ability to provide leadership and commitment to the goal of achieving gender balance in staffing; • Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently; • Managing performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly; • Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities; • Communications: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed; • Technology Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology;• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts; joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Desirable Qualifications• Knowledge or awareness of activities of UNRWA operations and services; • Knowledge of Middle Eastern geo-political realities and its socio-cultural implications;• Experience with United Nations administration policies and practices; • Working knowledge of Arabic.

Equivalency When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Director of Human Resources may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualification, additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.

Additional InformationThe incumbent will be required to travel frequently throughout the Agency’s area of operations in the Middle East.

Conditions of Service
UNRWA offers an attractive compensation package including annual salary starting at $86,904 net tax free with dependants or $80,734 single, plus post adjustment of 55.4% (subject to change without notice). Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include education grant, dependency allowance, home leave, pension fund, health insurance and 6 weeks of annual leave. All UNRWA duty stations (with the exception of Gaza and Syria) are family duty stations. Initial contract is for two years, with the possibility of further extensions subject to the availability of funds and the continuing need for the post.

How to ApplyTo start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

UNRWA does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process.

General InformationUNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.

UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

Date of issue: 1 September 2013/CF

How to apply:

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

UNRWA does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process.

Organization: Solidarités International
Country: Mali
Closing date: 30 Sep 2013

MISSION

Solidarités International est une association humanitaire qui secourt des populations en détresse, essentiellement victimes des conflits armés et de catastrophes naturelles. Spécialisée depuis 30 ans dans la couverture des besoins vitaux, à savoir manger, boire et s’abriter, elle prend en charge des programmes d’urgence puis de reconstruction. Dans le respect des cultures, Solidarités International met en œuvre ses programmes en unissant ses compétences à celles des employés et des cadres locaux. Les équipes de Solidarités International, composées d’environ 200 expatriés et de près de 1500 de cadres et d’employés locaux, sont aujourd’hui présentes en Afghanistan, au Pakistan, au Bangladesh, en Côte d’Ivoire, en Haïti, en Syrie, au Liban, au Kenya, au Mali, en Mauritanie, au Myanmar, en République Centrafricaine, en République Démocratique du Congo, en Somalie, au Sud Soudan, au Tchad, et en Thaïlande. Le siège est lui composé de 80 personnes environ (salariés et stagiaires).

SI a déployé une équipe exploratoire puis d’intervention en avril et mai 2012. Ce sont aujourd’hui 150 employés nationaux et 18 expatriés qui sont présents dans le pays. SI met actuellement en place une intervention d’urgence dans les domaines de l’EHA et de la sécurité alimentaire, développant ainsi 7 programmes au Mali.

Les activités majeures que ces programmes développent sont les suivantes :

Programmes EHA :

• Réhabilitations : de points d’eau, réhabilitation des infrastructures d’approvisionnement en eau potable et d’assainissement dans des CSCOM et des écoles.

• Formations / sensibilisations : Renforcement des communautés dans leurs capacités de prévention des maladies hydriques et les bonnes pratiques d’hygiène, formation du personnel des CSCOM pour la gestion des déchets, l’approvisionnement en eau potable, l’entretien des locaux et l’utilisation des kits d’entretien

• Volet Choléra : Evaluations sur la vulnérabilité des populations, sensibilisation aux bonnes pratiques en matière de prévention des maladies hydriques et en cas d’épidémie : interventions d’urgence et de réhabilitation d’infrastructures existantes

Sécurité Alimentaire : - Distributions générales et ciblées de vivres, – Séances de sensibilisation des mères et femmes enceintes aux bonnes pratiques nutritionnelles, – Distributions de Cash inconditionnel.

FONCTIONS :

• Le responsable programmes EHA est en charge de la mise en œuvre et de la réalisation des objectifs définis dans les propositions d’opération « Appui aux populations pour améliorer leur capacité de résilience face aux maladies hydriques et pour faire face à des situations d’urgence le long du fleuve Niger. »

• Il est chargé de la supervision des équipes opérationnelles affectées à son programme

• Il est le garant de la bonne exécution et de la qualité du/des programme(s) EHA mis en œuvre, et le cas échéant, propose des ajustements ou des développements pour en garantir la pertinence

PROFIL :

Formation :

• De formation supérieure (Bac+3 min) dans un domaine lié à l’eau ou l’assainissement

Expérience :

• Solide expérience terrain humanitaire, si possible avec Solidarités International (dont au moins 2 ans dans un domaine EHA)
• Une expérience sur des programmes à forte composante d’ingénierie sociale est exigée
• Une expérience sur des programmes choléra est attendue
• Une expérience dans la mise en œuvre d’activité avec des partenaires locaux est attendue
• Une expérience sur des programmes techniques de réhabilitation de puits ou de réseau d’eau serait un plus
• Solide expérience en management (une expérience en remote serait un plus)
• Expérience en analyse contextuelle serait un plus
• Expérience dans les pays du Sahel est un plus
• Expérience dans la participation aux écritures de proposal est un plus

Compétences et connaissances techniques :

• Fortes capacité d’adaptation, d’analyse, d’organisation et de gestion des priorités
• Capacités rédactionnelles, rigueur et autonomie
• Aptitude à la représentation extérieure.
• Compétences en gestion d’équipe (recrutement et formation d’équipes)
• Capacités à travailler en équipe
• Capacités à travailler au renforcement des capacités de partenaires
• Planification stratégique
• Connaissances générales en gestion de la sécurité
• Evaluation des besoins terrains / programmes mais également mission

Savoir être :

• Diplomatie et capacité à la négociation et aux compromis, ouverture d’esprit, tolérance, rigueur, autonomie, calme, patience, capacité à vivre en milieu isolé
• Capable de travail en milieu sécuritaire tendu
• Souplesse dans la gestion du travail

Langues :

Maitrise du Français obligatoire, bambara, songhai et/ ou anglais sont un plus

Autres :

• Logiciel de SIG serait un plus (Mapinfo, ArcGIS, Google earth, …)

STATUT :

Poste salarié : à partir de 1600 euros brut par mois, selon expérience, plus 10% de prime de congés payés versés mensuellement et Per Diem mensuel de 500 USD.

Solidarités International prend également en charge les frais d’hébergement ainsi que les frais de déplacements entre le pays d’origine de l’expatrié et le lieu de mission.- Couverture sociale : L’expatrié bénéficie d’une couverture sociale de qualité permettant de couvrir tous les frais de santé et d’une prévoyance accident incluant les risques de guerre.- Break : En cours de mission, une alternance travail – repos est assurée par des breaks prévus tous les trois mois. Sur la base d’une mission de 1 an, l’expatrié prendra un break d’une semaine à 3 et 9 mois de mission (avec une participation de 500 euros versée par Solidarités) ainsi qu’un break de 15 jours à 6 mois de mission (avec une prise en charge du billet d’avion aller et retour entre la mission et le lieu de résidence).

DUREE DE LA MISSION : 5 mois. Date de prise de fontion souhaitée : 01/10/2013

CONTACT : Komi Edem BANSAH, Chargé de recrutement et suivi expatriés

How to apply:

CV et Lettre de Motivation

https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/syndicated/private/syd_apply.cfm?I...

Organization: The School Club Zambia
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 26 Sep 2013

The School Club Zambia are currently seeking a dynamic and forward thinking individual who can assist our Programmes Manager in day-to -day activities such as monitoring and evaluation, fundraising, general administrative tasks and projects.

Duration:
6 to 12 months, commencing as soon as possible.

Location:
75% Regional Office in Siansowa, 10% Livingstone, 15% Travel

The School Club Zambia is a start-up Zambian NGO which has spent the past year working to put community schools at the forefront of development. We provide training, networking opportunities and start-up capital for school owned enterprises. School owned enterprises provide the necessary funding to enable community schools to upscale the amazing services they have been providing to vulnerable children and youth for the last decade. We aim to produce a new financial model for community schools which is relevant and sustainable in the Zambian context, with our first pilot projects already demonstrating tangible results. Acknowledging that financial self-sufficiency for community schools is only one path to increasing livelihood security for community school pupils, we equip schools with the knowledge and tools to integrate their school enterprises into the curriculum, increasing the chances of graduating pupils finding jobs or creating self-employment opportunities in Zambia's emerging market.

Only 50% of Zambians are employed in the formal sector, which means for many young people, starting their own business is a necessity rather than a choice. In 2011 Zambia was re-classed as a Middle Income Country, with a boom in micro-credit facilities set to create more jobs and opportunities for young people equipped with the right knowledge, skills and information to start a successful business. The School Club Zambia is well on its way into developing and achieving the aims within our strategic plan for this year. With 5 different school enterprises strongly established we have exceeded our annual expectations and are, therefore, in need of a dynamic and forward thinking individual who can assist our Programmes Manager in her daily running activities.

Application Deadline:

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Successful applicants will be contacted within two weeks of their application.

Reporting to:
Programmes Manager and Senior Management

Role Responsibilities:

Monitoring and evaluation of ongoing projects.
General administrative tasks
Fundraising for school enterprise projects through the composition of a diverse range of applications and proposals
Input into the development of toolkits and business plans for community school enterprises
Take on wide-ranging public relations activities through social networking and marketing strategies.

Personal Skills required:

Relevant qualifications (international development, international relations, business and economics or similar)
Keen interest in international development
Experience with a diverse range of fundraising techniques
Experience in business development and finances
Competence in research and reporting
Ability and willingness to adapt to a new living and multicultural working environment
A self-starter, able to work alone and as part of a team
Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Belief in and commitment to School Club Zambia's values and ability to uphold them personally

Logistics and Costs:

This is an unpaid placement, however basic accommodation is provided. Flights and Visas will be covered for those committing to a period of 12months.

The Programmes Development Intern will be responsible for covering associated costs of:

Independent Travel costs
Living expenses
Insurance and medical costs
A laptop and mobile phone: The Programmes Assistant will need to bring a laptop and mobile phone for use throughout the placement.

School Club Zambia is happy to provide the following support:

A pre-assignment briefing session with the Programmes Manager
Logistical support in travel and medical arrangements prior to departure
Flights*
Visa Costs*
Visa advice both prior to and throughout the stay
Accommodation
Logistical support and orientation on arrival and during placement
Post-placement debriefing

*Only applicable for those able to commit to 12 month stay.

How to apply:

http://www.ngojobsonline.com/Job_256_Programmes+Assistant.html?FromHub=r...

Organization: Muslim Aid
Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 30 Sep 2013

Title: Head of Emergency Programmes

Employment Type: 6 months Fixed term contract (renewable)Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £30,000- £33,000 per annum plus benefitsLocation: Saida City, Sidon, Lebanon Special Conditions: Expatriate Recruitment*Immediate available for deploymentIt is unaccompanied positionWork Permits: The selected candidate will be deployed from his/her home country to Lebanon. Muslim Aid will facilitate her/him to get work visa (NGO Visa).Job Ref: EXPHOEPL0813Application Deadline: Open Ended

Due to the expected high response to this vacancy we reserve the right to close this campaign once we have a suitable pool of applicants,

*To be considered as an Expatriate staff member, the person must fulfill 2 out of 3 of the following:1. Nationality (the staff member is not national of the country where the Action takes place); 2. Residence (the staff member is not resident in the country where the Action takes place); 3. Country of recruitment (the staff member has not been recruited in the country where the Action takes place).

Muslim Aid is an international humanitarian relief & development agency looking to employ a professional individual who will be highly committed to our mission, vision and values.

Muslim Aid seeks to recruit a Head of Emergency Programmes to effectively manage Food, NFI and WASH projects in line with its objectives, timeframe and budget laid down in the Emergency Intervention Plan. You will focus on the Syrian refugees having access to Food, NFI and WASH services and ensure that the most vulnerable are adequately protected from exclusion, sexual gender-based violence, criminal activities or human trafficking. You will ensure that beneficiary participation is enhanced in all phases of the projects. You will also manage & train national staff working on the projects. You should have proven experience working with refugees in emergencies. You should have excellent management skills and the ability to engage with the stakeholders.

How to apply:

To apply for this position please click on the following link below:

http://www.muslimaid.org/index.php/about-us/jobs/1083-head-of-emergency-...

Organization: Concern Worldwide
Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 15 Sep 2013

Reference: RD/Moz/ACDPCountry: MozambiqueJob Title: Assistant Country Director Programmes

Contract Grade: CContract Length: 24 monthsDate Needed By: Early November 2013New Post or Replacement: ReplacementAccompanied / Unaccompanied: Accompanied, not recommended for children, due to poor quality Health and Education facilities.Exact Job Location: Quellimane Province, MozambiqueReports To: CDResponsible For: Food Income Markets Program Manager, Program Support Officer, Partnership CoordinatorLiaises With: Country Financial Controller, Country Director, National General Systems Manager, Project Support Officer and Partnerships and Approaches Coordinator• Lead in developing high quality innovative programming in line with the Country Strategy – focusing on nutrition security.• Support the development and management of an effective learning and influence component of the programme which directly informs Donor and Government information gaps in sectors relevant to nutrition security.• Ensure effective and efficient implementation of the core country program the Food Income Markets, Equality and Nutrition program.• Support the program team develop innovation within actions which are effectively monitored and evaluated, to feedback to core ministries and peers• Build working relationships with companies and individuals in the Agri-Business sector in order to support program area communities’ link to buyers and support Agri-business to most effectively engage with small holder farmers.• To contribute to the development of Concern policy and strategy in Mozambique.• To develop and maintain effective relations with donor agencies, networks and key government institutions in order to widen our impact, to raise funds and to stay responsive to opportunities and threats that may arise in relation to our mission in Mozambique • To lead the mainstreaming of HIV and AIDS, equality and disaster risk reduction,• To manage responses to disasters and emergencies as necessary• As a member of the SMT, ensure stable leadership for Concern Mozambique and coherence between programmes and systems • Establish strategic partnerships with Civil Society Organisations who add particular value to the program and its impact on policy, effective governance and sustainability.• Actively support and ensure the roll-out of accountability across the country programme.

PM&E:• Support program staff build and increase the quality of the M+E system, its management and most importantly the timely and effective analysis of M+E findings. This could involve training program staff in basic quantitative and qualitative analysis.• Ensure that M+E findings are used to inform our teams, partners and community members of progress and that M+E information is used to increase the impact of actions on Behaviour Change and Implementation practice by GoM departments (i.e. show what is working in real time to encourage experimentation in practice at the beneficiary and district level).• Ensure that the M+E system is clear and that field staff fully understand their role in M+E and receive feedback on the overall program performance.• Schedule and lead the process of evaluation of all programmes and systematically review programmes based on the results of monitoring and evaluations. • Develop TOR’s and engage consultants and research institutes as required to support M+E and manage their engagement in the program.

Finance: • Ensure that the Concern Mozambique programmes are managed in accordance with approved budget and responsible for monitoring expenditure against budget of all programmes.
• Ensure close management of all grants and contracts with responsibility for their execution effectively delegated through the program teams. In this ensure that there is monthly review of progress against clear Implementation plans and Mile Stones. • Work with the Country Financial Controller (CFC), Country Director and General Systems Manager (GSM) in-country to prepare and monitor programme budgets and provide the CFC with information necessary for the preparation and revision of country budgets.• Expand and support the funding strategy and undertake the management of funding applications, proposal writing and budget preparation. In this make effective use of Concern’s Technical Advisors.• In consultation with the CD, GSM and CFC and with the input from relevant Program Managers produce budgets for new programmes/projects.• Ensure timely reporting against all grants.

Human Resources:• Line manage the Food Income and Markets PM, Program Support Officer and Partnership Coordinator. • With the HR Manager and the CD, ensure timely recruitment of staffing required for effective management of all programmes, succession planning, and retention and staff development.• Ensure that systematic Performance and Development Review (PDR) processes are undertaken with all staff within the programme.
• Conduct training and staff development needs assessments of programme staff and in consultation with the CD and HR Manager, ensure that the needs are addressed through sourcing and delivering appropriate training/ mentoring and follow-up.

Management Team:• Contribute to the effective management and development of Concern Mozambique through active participation in the Senior Management Team (SMT) and Country Management Team.• Actively participate in the development, implementation and review of the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) as well as programme proposals for Livelihoods and Education • Actively participate in the development, revision and roll out of organisational and country specific policies and procedures.• Provide programme information to the CD and HQ in a timely manner when required and submit a monthly report to the CD. • Deputise for the CD when required

PERSON SPECIFICATIONESSENTIALEducation, Qualifications & Experience Required:
• Minimum Master’s Degree in Development Studies, Economics, Agriculture or similar discipline.• Minimum 5 years experience working overseas in private sector or development programmes focused on poverty reduction via rural livelihoods/health and nutrition/small-scale agriculture.• Proven ability to link programmes to the private sector for value added impact, e.g. expanding markets.• Experience of incorporating government in implementation and learning for policy and implementation change. • Experience in social protection projects.• Experience working with vulnerable populations.• Experience of programme design and management.• Experience in managing research and advocacy.• Experience with HIV&AIDS and gender mainstreaming and disaster risk reduction.

DESIRABLEEducation, Qualifications & Experience Required: • Recognized qualification in training or capacity building• Skills in statistics and basic statistical analysis software packages• Training or extensive programming in nutrition• Emergency response experience• Experience working in politically sensitive programmes and contexts • Experience of capacity building with partner organisations

Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements:ESSENTIAL:• Be a strong team player with a can do attitude• Conversational Spanish or Portuguese • A strong commitment to helping the poorest people in the world to improve their wellbeing and achieve their goals.• Experience in conceptualising and managing programme based Operational Research• Effective data management and analysis skills – basic statistical analysis of programme M+E• In depth knowledge of development issues including a Rights Based Approach to development. • Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and Gender Mainstreaming issues• Leadership qualities• Strong report-writing skills in English and Portuguese• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure• Possess strong proven delegation, time management and prioritising skills • Effective networking abilities

DESIRABLE:• Previous experience in a similar capacity • Previous experience in Mozambique

Any Other Special Requirements:• Knowledge of Southern African Social and Political Context• Familiarity with Concern policies and the strategic plan. • International driving license

How to apply:

All applications should be submitted through our website at https://jobs.concern.net by closing date of 15th September 2013. CV’s should be no more than 4 pages in length. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer the post before the closing date.Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and the Programme Participant Protection Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents.Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Organization: Concern Worldwide
Country: Ireland
Closing date: 08 Sep 2013

Job Title: International Programmes Director
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Direct reports: Direct reports will mainly comprise of Regional Directors and heads of any support unit assigned to the International Programmes Directorate.

The International Programmes Director has ultimate responsibility for managing all staff in our overseas countries.
Job Location: 52-55 Camden Street, Dublin 2, Ireland

Extensive overseas travel is a requirement of this role.
Contract Details: Full-time, permanent contract at executive level

The appointment to the role of International Programmes Director is for a period of five years following which either a second three to five year period in the role or appointment into a new executive position will be considered.

Pay Band: Pay Band 9: €74,939 - €92,572
Job Purpose: The International Programmes Director is responsible for the management of all of Concern’s programme activity in our overseas countries.

The Director will oversee and manage Concern’s engagement in long-term development work, emergency response and related advocacy activities; in this way the position will contribute to the targets set out in the organisation’s strategic plan.

It is expected that our programme work will meet international operating standards and follow best practise.

This position will work closely with members of the senior management team in Dublin, the UK and the US, in this way ensuring that our work with poor communities is central to the organisation.

This position is part of the Senior Management Team.Main duties & Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the development of country specific strategic plans that are aligned with the organisation’s strategic plan, ensuring country plans demonstrate:

• that Concern is adequately prepared to respond to sudden and slow onset emergencies (in our existing countries of operation).
• that development programmes are addressing the needs of the extreme poor and are in line with agreed programme policies and strategies.
• that advocacy opportunities relevant to the needs of the extreme poor are identified and progressed;

1. Manage the implementation of the strategic plans so as to ensure that the intended organisational and country-specific results are achieved;

2. Ensure programmes and projects are designed, monitored and evaluated in partnership with the Strategy, Advocacy and Learning Directorate so that learning is optimised, internal and external standards are met and best practise is adhered to;

3. Develop a funding strategy for overseas programmes that includes co-funding from institutions and general donation income. Ensure coordination between the various fundraising offices, Republic of Ireland (Fundraising and New Business Development), United Kingdom, and United States, in the implementation of the funding strategy;

4. Work closely with major institutional donors with a view to optimising co-financing for programmes;

5. Work closely with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure that the organisation has appropriate policies and procedures in place to manage the overseas financial affairs of the organisation, ensure compliance with best practice as well as donor and regulatory requirements and to ensure value for money in the utilisation of resources;

6. Present multi-annual and annual programme plans and budgets and progress reports to the Council of Concern, senior management and relevant stakeholders;

7. Work closely with the Human Resource Director to ensure Concern attracts, retains and develops staff both National and International;

8. Work closely with the Emergency Director to roll-out mechanisms to ensure the security of our staff in the increasing complex environments in which we work;

9. Ensure the roll-out of the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Code of Conduct across our country programmes;

10. Represent Concern as appropriate with donors and other key stakeholders and contribute to the development of policy formulation and best practice in the sector;

11. Represent Concern with various media organisations ensuring effective communication with our key audiences

12. Monitor the external environment in which the organisation operates to ensure that significant developments are clearly understood and that opportunities are identified and leveraged as much as possible, in particular:

• keep abreast of significant policy developments that may impact the organisation or its target communities.
• engage with key external actors and networks promoting strategic partnerships that that may assist delivery of the organisation’s mission;

1. Lead the International Programme Management Team to effectively manage and direct operations, ensuring that the Directorate has the right management systems, procedures and structures to carry out its overseas work effectively, accountably and safely.

2. As part of the senior management team, contribute to the development of the organisation’s strategic direction and decision making processes so as to contribute to the overall leadership to the organisation;

3. Accept, advance and pursue any new objectives or responsibilities that may be assigned by the CEO, including transfer of existing duties and/or re-assignment to other responsibilities should the organisation so require;

4. Ensure that the organisation’s values and policy commitments, including accountability and equality, are reflected in our programming work.

Person specification:

The appointee must have extensive experience at senior leader level in an international organisation and be passionate about the aims and objectives of Concern.

The following are essential:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, Humanitarian Assistance or equivalent;
• Ten years’ experience of working in the international NGO arena of which at least five years are at a senior management level;
• Experience of managing multiple country programmes/operations at a regional level in both development and humanitarian contexts.

(i) Concern Worldwide’s Core Competencies

This is a key leadership position, potential candidates are expected to demonstrate significant ability in the following areas:

• Leadership;
• Communicating and working with others;
• Delivering results;
• Planning and decision-making;
• Managing yourself;
• Creativity and innovation;
• Influence, advocacy and networking;
• Change management

How to apply:

All applications should be submitted through our website at www.concern.net/jobs before closing date 8th September, 2013

Applications should include a CV and cover letter (of not more than two pages).

Referring to Concern’s eight core competencies, candidates should outline in the cover letter why they wish to be considered for this position and how their skills and experience meet the requirements of this role.

If you require additional information regarding this position, please email Ruth O’Donohoe, HR Manager on ruth.odonohoe@concern.net

Concern has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and the Programme Participant Protection Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents.

Concern receives a substantial amount of funding from external donors each year. Increasingly donors are introducing requirements whereby future funding is conditional on Concern ensuring that the names of any new employee or volunteer do not appear on terrorism lists generated by the European Union (List of person, groups and entities to which Regulation (EC No. 2580/2001 applies), the US Government (Office of Foreign Assets Control list of specially designated Nationals and Blocked Persons) and the United Nations (Consolidated List).

Any offer of employment (either paid or voluntary) with Concern Worldwide will not be made pending a clearance check being conducted on the applicant. For additional information please consult our web site or contact the Human Resource Division in our Head Office.

Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 01 Sep 2013

BACKGROUND The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian relief and development 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.

IRC-UK comprises approximately 40 staff across five departments: Policy and Advocacy; External Relations; International Programmes (donor funding); Finance and Administration and International Programmes Technical Units (Women’s Protection & Empowerment, Children & Youth Protection & Development, Governance & Rights, Economic Recovery & Development, Emergency Preparedness & Response, and Research, Evaluation & Learning).

The International Programmes Team (IPT) is responsible for all European statutory fundraising, for monitoring and reporting on grants and contracts awarded, and for building relationships with key statutory donors and partners to develop programming and engage in key industry developments.

PURPOSE
This project aims to ensure that IPT, and by extension IRC, capitalises on its success in establishing partnerships and raising money from European Institutional donors through developing the structure required for the department to effectively:
1. Lead on the growth and diversification of statutory funding for IRC-UK.
2. Ensure the highest quality of business development, grant and contract implementation and risk management.3. Represent and engage on behalf of IRC in key industry developments and fora
Thus, IRC-UK is seeking a consultant to work with IPT to facilitate the process of identifying the optimum structure required to meet the needs of IRC into the next 5 years.

ACTIVITIES
• Facilitate internal process meetings
• Consult with Steering Group on process
• Complete stakeholder consultations
• Provide structure options
• Draft job descriptions
• Lead on internal communications with Director of IPT

OUTPUTS
• Market research of competitors and other relevant structures
• Report of stakeholder consultations with recommendations
• Minimum of 2 options for department structures
• Draft job descriptions for roles in agreed structure

CLARIFICATION OF TERMS
• The consultant will interview the stakeholders by appropriate media channels and no field visits are anticipated
• The consultant will engage with a Steering Group comprised of IRC members who will provide support and direction

DURATION OF CONSULTANCY
A total of 3 months is anticipated for full completion, 2 months for structure options to be presented and a further month to draft job descriptions.

REPORTING AND LIAISON
The consultant will report to Eleanor Dougoud, Director of International Programmes Team Support will be given for contacting IRC’s internal stakeholders.

How to apply:

If you are interested in bidding for this consultancy, please send an email entitled: IRC – IPT Consultancy to applications@rescue-uk.org.

The closing date is: 7 pm (GMT) 1st September

You should attach:
• An experience profile; which includes experience of relevant work previously undertaken. This document should also include details of experience with European Institutions and contact details of two references.
• An outline of consultancy team structure and budget required. Start and end dates and confirmation of fees (including any taxes) need to be included. Please note you will be expected to carry out the consultancy at the IRC office in London.
• A timeframe with milestones for the outputs as described above. Final timeframe with dates for outputs and payments will be developed and agreed under the ToR.
• Methodology for completing the activities for this project.
• A list of competitors’ and other relevant structures you would investigate under this project.

Bids will not be opened until 2nd September, 2013, where they will be opened by Eleanor Dougoud and one witness within IRC UK, not connected to this project.

The successful bid will be determined on the following criteria:• Ability to carry out the work within the time and financial conditions
• Methodology for carrying out the consultancy
• Previous work carried out in this field

The successful bidder would be contacted during the week of 9th September 2013.

Organization: Concern Worldwide
Country: Ireland
Closing date: 08 Sep 2013

Working with the world’s poorest people to transform their lives; Concern Worldwide is an international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and suffering in the world’s poorest countries. We work in partnership with the very poor people in these countries, directly enabling them to improve their lives, as well as using our knowledge and experience to influence decisions made at local, national and international level that can significantly reduce extreme poverty.

Concern Worldwide is headquartered in Dublin with a subsidiary in the UK, an affiliate organisation in the US and branches in 25 countries in Asia, Africa and the Caribbean.

Job Title: International Programmes DirectorReports to: Chief Executive OfficerDirect reports: Direct reports will mainly comprise of Regional Directors and heads of any support unit assigned to the International Programmes Directorate.

The International Programmes Director has ultimate responsibility for managing all staff in our overseas countries.Job Location: 52-55 Camden Street, Dublin 2, Ireland

Extensive overseas travel is a requirement of this role. Contract Details: Full-time, permanent contract at executive level

The appointment to the role of International Programmes Director is for a period of five years following which either a second three to five year period in the role or appointment into a new executive position will be considered.

Pay Band: Pay Band 9: €74,939 - €92,572Job Purpose: The International Programmes Director is responsible for the management of all of Concern’s programme activity in our overseas countries.

The Director will oversee and manage Concern’s engagement in long-term development work, emergency response and related advocacy activities; in this way the position will contribute to the targets set out in the organisation’s strategic plan.

It is expected that our programme work will meet international operating standards and follow best practise.

This position will work closely with members of the senior management team in Dublin, the UK and the US, in this way ensuring that our work with poor communities is central to the organisation.

This position is part of the Senior Management Team.Main duties & Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the development of country specific strategic plans that are aligned with the organisation’s strategic plan, ensuring country plans demonstrate:• that Concern is adequately prepared to respond to sudden and slow onset emergencies (in our existing countries of operation).• that development programmes are addressing the needs of the extreme poor and are in line with agreed programme policies and strategies.• that advocacy opportunities relevant to the needs of the extreme poor are identified and progressed;

2. Manage the implementation of the strategic plans so as to ensure that the intended organisational and country-specific results are achieved;

3. Ensure programmes and projects are designed, monitored and evaluated in partnership with the Strategy, Advocacy and Learning Directorate so that learning is optimised, internal and external standards are met and best practise is adhered to;

4. Develop a funding strategy for overseas programmes that includes co-funding from institutions and general donation income. Ensure coordination between the various fundraising offices, Republic of Ireland (Fundraising and New Business Development), United Kingdom, and United States, in the implementation of the funding strategy;

5. Work closely with major institutional donors with a view to optimising co-financing for programmes;

6. Work closely with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure that the organisation has appropriate policies and procedures in place to manage the overseas financial affairs of the organisation, ensure compliance with best practice as well as donor and regulatory requirements and to ensure value for money in the utilisation of resources;

7. Present multi-annual and annual programme plans and budgets and progress reports to the Council of Concern, senior management and relevant stakeholders;

8. Work closely with the Human Resource Director to ensure Concern attracts, retains and develops staff both National and International;

9. Work closely with the Emergency Director to roll-out mechanisms to ensure the security of our staff in the increasing complex environments in which we work;

10. Ensure the roll-out of the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Code of Conduct across our country programmes;

11. Represent Concern as appropriate with donors and other key stakeholders and contribute to the development of policy formulation and best practice in the sector;

12. Represent Concern with various media organisations ensuring effective communication with our key audiences

13. Monitor the external environment in which the organisation operates to ensure that significant developments are clearly understood and that opportunities are identified and leveraged as much as possible, in particular;• keep abreast of significant policy developments that may impact the organisation or its target communities.• engage with key external actors and networks promoting strategic partnerships that that may assist delivery of the organisation’s mission;

14. Lead the International Programme Management Team to effectively manage and direct operations, ensuring that the Directorate has the right management systems, procedures and structures to carry out its overseas work effectively, accountably and safely.

15. As part of the senior management team, contribute to the development of the organisation’s strategic direction and decision making processes so as to contribute to the overall leadership to the organisation;

16. Accept, advance and pursue any new objectives or responsibilities that may be assigned by the CEO, including transfer of existing duties and/or re-assignment to other responsibilities should the organisation so require;

17. Ensure that the organisation’s values and policy commitments, including accountability and equality, are reflected in our programming work.

Person specification: The appointee must have extensive experience at senior leader level in an international organisation and be passionate about the aims and objectives of Concern.The following are essential:• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, Humanitarian Assistance or equivalent;

• Ten years’ experience of working in the international NGO arena of which at least five years are at a senior management level;

• Experience of managing multiple country programmes/operations at a regional level in both development and humanitarian contexts.

(i) Concern Worldwide’s Core Competencies This is a key leadership position, potential candidates are expected to demonstrate significant ability in the following areas:• Leadership;• Communicating and working with others;• Delivering results;• Planning and decision-making;• Managing yourself;• Creativity and innovation;• Influence, advocacy and networking;• Change management

Concern has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and the Programme Participant Protection Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents.

Concern receives a substantial amount of funding from external donors each year. Increasingly donors are introducing requirements whereby future funding is conditional on Concern ensuring that the names of any new employee or volunteer do not appear on terrorism lists generated by the European Union (List of person, groups and entities to which Regulation (EC No. 2580/2001 applies), the US Government (Office of Foreign Assets Control list of specially designated Nationals and Blocked Persons) and the United Nations (Consolidated List).

Any offer of employment (either paid or voluntary) with Concern Worldwide will not be made pending a clearance check being conducted on the applicant. For additional information please consult our web site or contact the Human Resource Division in our Head Office.

Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply:

To apply: All applications should be submitted through our website at www.concern.net/jobs before closing date 8th September, 2013

Applications should include a CV and cover letter (of not more than two pages).

Referring to Concern’s eight core competencies, candidates should outline in the cover letter why they wish to be considered for this position and how their skills and experience meet the requirements of this role.

If you require additional information regarding this position, please email Ruth O’Donohoe, HR Manager on ruth.odonohoe@concern.net