NGO JOBS

Organization: Handicap International
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 16 Feb 2014

In 2010, HI started the four-year project “Multi-Stakeholder Initiative (MSI) to improve access to rehabilitation services in Kurdistan Region”, working with various rehabilitation centres in Kurdistan. This pilot initiative, whose first phase ended at the end of 2013, will now enter into a new 4-year phase, while expanding its geographical coverage to the three Governorates of Kirkouk (South of Sulaymania), Missan and Basrah (Southern Iraq).

This new phase will consist in the implementation of the two following complementary projects:- “Mobilising local communities and stakeholders to improve access for persons with disabilities in Iraqi Kurdistan” funded by the Luxemburg MoFA for a period of 48 months;- “Towards a greater participation of persons with disabilities and their representative organisations in Iraq’s development process” funded by the European Commission for a period of 36 months.

General mission: within the mission and projects teams, in close collaboration and coordination with the Regional Technical Unit (RTU), and with respect to the functional link existing with the RTU, as “Rehabilitation and Inclusion” Projects Technical Advisor (R&I PTA), you are responsible to ensure that Handicap International’s technical policies, methods and approaches in her/his sectors(s) of professional competencies are implemented with highest quality at projects level .

Responsibility 1: Provide the appropriate technical support to the organization and implementation of all project activities

Responsibility 2: Monitor, evaluate and support the development of technical capacities of HI staff and partners involved in project activities

Responsibility 3: Monitoring and reporting

Responsibility 4: Capitalization work

Responsibility 5:Provide accompaniment in the definition and implementation of the programme’s pluri-sectorial approach or national policies and strategies

Regarding the security environment, the Kurdistan Region has been the safest part of Iraq, escaping much of the violence that raged the rest of the country since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003. In 2013, one bombing in Erbil and one in Suleymaniah took place, targeting government buildings or officials. The rest of Iraq, and notably the other project’s areas of intervention (Kirkuk, Basrah and Missan governorates) have been the theatre of important violence, leading to the remote management of our project in Missan governorate. A security mission will be organise in the first quarter of 2014 to assess the security situation and update the security guidelines accordingly.

The position is part of the regional program and might require trips to other countries of the region in which HI Middle-East Regional Programme operates

Collective accomodationDue to security, the position is non accompanied

•Advanced degree in occupational therapy, physiotherapy or equivalent•Minimum 2 years experience in development or post crisis environment •Experience and/or training in rehabilitation, inclusive development, CBR or related fields•Strong interest in Disability rights and Advocacy, and support to Civil Society •Experience under specific security conditions (cf. south Iraq secu conditions)•Strong ability to work autonomously, combined with a high level of team approach and efficient reporting to the management •Excellent communication & diplomatic skills are essential to ensure cohesion with the other project staff and partners•Fluent English

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Salary: 2150-2400€ gross salary/month + 457 Euros net/month expatriation allowance + 50% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance OrVolunteer: 750 or 850 Euros monthly indemnity + living allowance paid on the field + accommodation + 100% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance

How to apply:

By this link: http://hi.profilsearch.com/recrute/fr/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=285&idparte... or By our website: www.handicap-international.fr

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Libya
Closing date: 14 Feb 2014

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

PROGRAM SUMMARY: International Medical Corps has implemented a program in Libya that aims to strengthen the physical rehabilitation services In certain areas of Libya, through upgrading of primary rehabilitation and the development of community and outreach services. The locations are Tripoli, Misurata and Benghazi but are subject to change.

JOB SUMMARY:The Program Coordinator will have overall responsibility for the entire project, the specific responsibilities will include:

Providing overall management, strategic direction, and leadership to the project, including the identification of local partners and developing strong relations with medical and social service authorities and ensuring disabled people are central in the development of the project Supervising and ensuring training for project staffs, overseeing the development and review of annual work plans and budgets; overseeing the preparation of reports to meet EC requirements; and leading technical efforts related to the Improvement of services for disabled people.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:

Project Management• Provides overall management support, vision, and technical direction for all project tasks and supervises any consultant input.• Ensure that disabled people and their families participate actively in the development of the programme• Manages the development and execution of technical plans and procedures to achieve project tasks, objectives, and planned results.• Ensure that training needs are identified for 'frontline• Ensure staff and suitable trainers identified• Ensure that appropriate locations are identified for the outreach services• Identify local partners and ensure appropriate training for them to manage outreach services• Ensure mobile orthopaedic clinics are active and operational• Ensure information and awareness raising materials are developed and disseminated

Leadership and Representation• Liaise and plan joint strategies with other players in the disability field• Be pro-active in working with Ministries to showcase good practice in approaches to disability• Represent IMC in meetings with donors, UN, Ministries etc with particular focus on approaches on disability and appropriate methodologies of work• Submit regular reports to the CD and to IMC UK as requested• In collaboration with the CO, maintain regular contact with IMC UK over both programmatic and financial issues

Staff Management• Manage all staff on the programme (physiotherapists, orthopaedic technicians, psychologists etc)• Ensure adequate staffing levels for the programme• Ensure training and development programmes are in place for all local staff• Ensure all staff are up to date with both developments in the project and in disability

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job.

Qualifications: Qualifications:• Master's degree In Public Health, International Development and/or In a relevant field of study• Three years experience in program design and evaluation, of which at least one year in developing countries or resource deprived environment• Supervisor experience• Experience of disability programmes• Experience of working with Ministries of Social Affairs and Health• Understanding of current thinking in disability programming• Demonstrated understanding of UNCRPD, and other UN guidelines on disability related issues, such as wheelchairs, P+O etc• Experience of community development and setting up of community based programmes• Very good staff management skills• Experience of EC programming and reporting requirements• Preferably experience with disabled peoples organizations (DPOs)• Understanding of rights based programming• Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs• Cross-cultural awareness and insight into health care issues• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions with limited supervision• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively• Creative and able to work with limited resources• Team player and strong communication skills, both oral and written• Proficient in computer applications, especially with MS Word and MS Excel, MS PowerPoint a plus

How to apply:

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

Organization: Tetra Tech
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 09 Sep 2013

Tetra Tech is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified Chief of Party (COP) candidates for a USAID-funded project in Liberia. The project will provide engineering designs of rural roads, quality assurance of construction standards, and capacity building in road maintenance. The candidate will be based in Monrovia, Liberia.

Responsibilities:The COP will be responsible for managing and coordinating overall implementation of this program. He/she will manage the design team and will be the primary contact between the contractor and USAID and/or Liberian beneficiary representatives from the national or local governments. The COP will also be responsible for the geometric designs of roads, hydraulic and structural designs of the drainage systems, preparation of bidding documents, and prequalification of construction contractors. The position will require some traveling throughout Liberia.

Qualifications:* Have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, Master’s Degree is preferred* Have at least 15 years of experience managing infrastructure development programs in Africa * Demonstrated experience as a Chief of Party / Team Leader on donor-funded projects; experience on USAID-funded projects preferred; * Demonstrated experience in supervising design teams working on feasibility studies and detailed road design;* Have professional experience in Africa countries required* Fluency in written and spoken English required; and* Be a registered Professional Engineer (PE). To be considered, applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line application process:*A current CV in reverse chronological format*A list of at least 3 professional referencesApplications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech ARD’s advertisement posted.

How to apply:

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

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

Organization: Tetra Tech
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 07 Sep 2013

Tetra Tech is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified Road Design Engineer candidates for a USAID-funded project in Liberia. The project will provide engineering designs of rural roads, quality assurance of construction standards, and capacity building in road maintenance. The Road Design Engineer will be the lead technician for rehabilitation of rural roads. Duties will include determining the technical specification and resource needs for the road works to be included in procurement documents and working with local construction contractors to ensure quality and timely performance. The candidate will be based in Monrovia, Liberia.

Qualifications:* Have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering;* Be a registered or Chartered Professional Engineer (PE); * Have at least 10 years of experience in road construction, of which at least 5 years must be working as a Design Engineer on rural road construction projects in Africa; * Demonstrated experience working on donor-funded projects; experience on USAID-funded projects preferred; * Have professional experience working in Africa;* Very strong interpersonal and communications skills; and* Fluency in written and spoken English required.To be considered, applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line application process:*A current CV in reverse chronological format*A list of at least 3 professional referencesApplications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech ARD’s advertisement posted.

How to apply:

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

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