NGO JOBS

Organization: Save the Children
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 06 May 2014

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c14, 000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people an d relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length:Open ended

The role

Working with delegated authority, the role holder provides the necessary continuous and consistent operational support and management advice to regional offices and when necessary country offices / specific humanitarian responses in order to ensure the delivery of high quality programmes. They will assist in the development of strategic approaches that take full account of the breadth of programming needed, and support regional and country offices to deal with key operational challenges across a range of contexts.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal job description and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Qualifications and experience

* Substantial direct experience of designing and implementing highly operational programmes for an international non-governmental organisation, in a senior managerial role

* Sound knowledge of the wider humanitarian and development sector, including personal or professional networks, and the current humanitarian and development institutional, legal and policy environment

* Experience of working in insecure environments, and drawing up or revising security guidelines

* Proven record or flair for strategic planning and/or project management

* Clear analytical skills and the ability to assimilate and process information on humanitarian and other issues

* Effective communication skills, written and verbal, and the ability to present arguments clearly and effectively to a wide range of internal and external audiences

* Excellent inter-personal and leadership skills, and ability to work within and / or lead large and diverse teams in often stressful environments

* Understanding of monitoring and evaluation

* Creative, strat egic thinker

* An ability to manage a complex and varied workload, perform to tight deadlines, and first-rate planning and time management skills

* Ability to travel, often at short notice, and occasionally to remote and insecure locations

* Fluent written and spoken English as well as relevant other language, e.g. French, Spanish or Arabic

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

How to apply:

Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to:nfoames.67122.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com

Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 29 Jul 2014

The IRCs Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit (EPRU) leads IRCs global emergency preparedness and response activities. The mission of the EPRU is to help meet the immediate survival needs and reduce suffering in conflict or disaster affected populations during the acute phase of an emergency. The EPRU also works in protracted emergencies, where the risk to life may be reduced but the population is still subjected to rights abuses and a lack of basic services. The EPRU is also charged with enhancing the IRCs global and country level emergency preparedness capacity. The Emergency Response Team serves as the standing team of specialized professionals ready to deploy to an emergency within 72 hours.

The Health Unit promotes the health of IRC’s beneficiaries from relief through post-conflict. The Health Unit contributes to the effectiveness of health programs through technical support, staff development, and institutional learning. Health Programs conform to standards of humanitarian assistance and promote self-reliance, participation, sustainability, equity, and human dignity. The Health Unit is committed to advancing the practice of humanitarian assistance through documentation of lessons learned, collaborative research, and advocacy.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The IRC ERT staff is expected to be deployed in the field, either in an emergency or roving capacity, for up to 75% of the time (9 months a year) and must be able to deploy to the site of an emergency within 72 hours of notification.

Members of the Emergency Response Team are deployed to either support existing country programs in their emergency response, or to initiate a new program in the crisis zone. The overall responsibility of the team is to rapidly and effectively design, develop and manage the IRC’s on-site humanitarian response to meet the immediate needs of the affected population. The ERT is also respo nsible for supporting the transfer of responsibilities and knowledge to the long-term staff to ensure the continuity of IRC programming and operations.

The IRC ERT Senior Health Coordinator is expected to provide leadership and direction in strengthening an effective, high quality and timely emergency health response as well as coordinating different components of the emergency health response including primary health, reproductive health and nutrition.

S/he is a member of the Health Unit and the Emergency Response and Preparedness Unit (EPRU). During emergency deployments ERT staff will work under the direction of IRC’s Emergency Field Director or designated country emergency lead. During times with no acute emergency deployment the ERT Senior Health Coordinator will report to Senior Technical Advisor for the Health Unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Emergency Response

* Provide leadership in strengthening an effective, coordinated, integrated high quality and timely emergency primary health, reproductive and emergency nutrition response

* In coordination with EPRU and HR, identify health-staffing needs (both national and international) for emergency programs, and ensure rapid recruitment, induction and training of new staff.

* Be prepared to be deployed within 72 hours; emergency deployments take precedence over other duties;

* Ensure high quality and timely integrated health assessments of the humanitarian needs in large scale/complex emergences and provide prioritized recommendations for program interventions to the ERT Field Director/emergency lead

* Design program responses and strategy, including geographic areas of intervention, in coordinatio n with internal and external actors

* Develop technical proposals and budgets for international donors, work in close collaboration with IRC grants and finance staff to finalize proposals and respond to any requests for additional information

* Directly manage and/or supervise Coordinators in managing grant/program implementation including staff recruitment and training, workplan development, procurement and inventory planning, and budget management;

* Prepare high quality and timely donor and management reports on grants and sector activities.

* Design and implement appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems; ensure consistent reporting and analysis of results to enhance program effectiveness and quality

* Ensure compliance with IRC policy and procedures throughout the program team and activities

* Represent and coordinate with other agencies, local government, donors and other stakeholders to promote deliver of best practice hum anitarian assistance;

* In close collaboration with country management and global advocacy units, Identify, develop and implement strategies to address IRC advocacy priorities

* Support media and communications activities as requested by the ERT Field Director/CD/in-county emergency lead.

* Assess and provide input on post emergency strategies and transition plans for IRC programming.

* Provide a comprehensive handover to successor, including ensuring transfer of all related documentation, program monitoring data and staff performance information

Emergency Preparedness

* Research and implement new approaches and best practices in emergency response programming;

* Working with EPRU and HQ program technical staffs lead the development of emergency preparedness and response strategies and tools via the Sector Toolkit for Emergency Programming (STEP) Initiative.

* Develop a capacity building strategy in emergency preparedness and response in selected IRC countries. Work together with selected IRC countries in developing emergency preparedness and response plans.

* Contribute to the continual development of appropriate and cost-effective contingency stocks, revising the stock list in accordance with lessons learned in the field and monitoring replenishment.

* Provide leadership in resource mobilization for IRC health emergencies preparedness and response

* Lead or participate in the development and management of global funding proposals to support emergency health preparedness and response

Non-emergency

* Act as IRC emergency health representative in emergency related global inter-agency working groups as well as in global forums, networks and initiatives.

* Ensure that IRC coordinates efforts with other institutions, NGOs and Government, and actively participate in the Global and national Health Clusters, ensuring that identified needs of affected populations are being addressed.

* Undertake technical assessments or evaluations of large scale-complex programs

* Provide technical support to existing country programs remotely and through in-country visits or short-term deployments

* Lead on continuing development of the overall strategic approach in emergency health response.

REQUIREMENTS:

* University degree, and technical accreditation or equivalent

* 6+ years experience developing and managing technical projects including 3 years in emergency/conflict areas

* Demonstrated ability in resource mobilization for health emergencies.

* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with international institutions and agencies, local governments and community leaders and develop mult i-stakeholder support for humanitarian priorities and advocacy initiatives

* Superior internal and external communication and coordination capabilities and excellent team management skills

* Demonstrated ability to identify, recommend and adopt new or changes in technical standards and best practice approaches to ensure rapid, consistent, high quality emergency response strategies and programs

* Experience managing large, complex donor funded programs and grants; including resource mobilization, staff management, budget oversight, monitoring and evaluation systems, and technical input to proposal-budget development and donor reports.

* Excellent language skills in both English and French

How to apply:

Please follow this link to apply:

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Organization: Management Sciences for Health
Country: Ukraine
Closing date: 30 Jun 2014

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

The goal of the Systems for Improved Access to Pharmaceuticals and Services (SIAPS) Program in Ukraine is to improve the health outcomes in Ukraine, particularly those related to TB and HIV/AIDS, through improved access to and use of essential medicines.

The Senior Technical Advisor for Supply Chain Management (STA-SCM) is the lead technical specialist responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of all SIAPS supply chain activities especially as they relate to the Ukraine HIV/ AIDS and Tuberculosis (TB) programs. He or she works closely with the Country Project Director and the SCM Team of Technical Advisors, local partners and stakeholders for the development and implementation of supply chain policies and procedures in support to adequate medicine quantification, procurement, warehousing, inventory management, ordering/issuing and distribution.

The STA-SCM provides technical leadership and direction for the development and implementation of innovative strategies and activities to support the strengthening of supply management systems in Ukraine. The STA-SCM works with other SIAPS staff for the development and deployment of appropriate logistics management information systems that support the planning and monitoring of supply chain operations. He or she supports supply chain capacity building efforts and ensures that systems and processes are in place to assure the continuous availability of key program commodities. The STA-SCM ensures activities are based on the annual USAID-approved SIAPS work plan.

The ideal candidate will have technical expertise and prior experience in one or more of the key project results areas. Proven senior technical leadership experience desirable.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist the Country Project Director in the development of SIAPS work plans and budgets as they relate to supply chain activities. Provide input into updating and implementing the annual work plan and budget, as necessary.

2. Provide technical assistance to the MOH and local partners for the quantification of TB HIV/AIDS products and other key commodities including the establishment of appropriate forecasting and supply planning mechanism and information systems to assure availability of data necessary for adequate quantification.

3. Collaborate with the MOH and local partners to assure that effective and efficient warehousing and distribution systems are in place for HIV/AIDS and TB medicines and other key commodities.

4. Participate in identifying and prioritizing capacity development activities for strengthening national and regional level pharmaceutical supply chains, and building expertise in monitoring and supervision in collaboration with the MOH and other relevant team members and partners. Develop and implement appropriate training and supervision programs.

5. Provide technical assistance to the PSM Working Group, or other appropriate entities, on PSM issues, including drug product quantification, procurement, and distribution.

6. Represent the SIAPS program at various technical meetings with other cooperating agencies, collaborating partners, senior government officials and/or donor agencies in matters related to supply chain.

7. Provide technical assistance to assess current HIV/AIDS and TB pharmaceutical management practices, and develop action plans and recommendations to address priority issues to improve effectiveness of related supply chain.

8. Provide TA to develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inventory management and other aspects of supply chain management that will assure the availability and quality of medicines and other commodities.

9. Along with the STA – Rational Drug Use, develop and implement a comprehensive approach for ensuring the quality of the TB and HIV/AIDS commodities and the procedures used.

10. Ensure adequate support to the country program including representation of SIAPS on supply chain matters, timely delivery of quality products, and the achievement of targets in a timely fashion, within designated budget. Contribute, as requested, to quarterly and ad hoc reporting to SIAPS, USAID, the Ukrainian MOH or other relevant agencies.

11. Provide supervision to other SCM team members, and be held accountable for their performance management (including regular results, check-ins, formal appraisals, supportive supervision, rewards, training, coaching and career development support).

12. Monitor and document progress of activities toward achieving results of supply chain activities of the approved SIAPS work plan, by taking baseline and periodic measurements of indicators.

13. Participate in the development of regular quarterly and semi-annual reports on work plan activities for the SIAPS, USAID/Ukraine, and in any other reporting requirements for the SIAPS Ukraine program as needed. The STA is also expected to draft regular activity progress reports, closely monitor activities assigned to them and to meet results and budget targets.

14. Produce any other ad hoc reports or updates on progress of activities, as required or requested by USAID.

15. Make regular presentations of results and progress to stakeholders. Participate and make representations on relevant program work in technical meetings as needed.

16. Facilitate work of external consultants as required.

17. Undertake other relevant activities as requested by the Country Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Advanced degree in supply chain management, pharmacy, medicine, logistics, business management or related field with background in public health.

2. At least seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in supply chain management/logistics at the policy level with advanced knowledge of logistics techniques and applications including quantification tools.

3. Familiarity with public health, TB, and HIV/AIDS programming, data collection, analysis and presentation.

4. Experience working with MOH and national level organizations.

5. Knowledge of international commodity procurement systems and procedures.

6. Strong project management and communication skills required.

7. Previous experience in developing training materials and the delivery of training sessions.

8. Excellent written and oral communications skills.

9. Fluency in spoken and written English and Ukrainian; knowledge of Russian is helpful.

10. Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

11. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff, clients and consultants, sound judgment and communication skills.

12. Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; knowledge of appropriate methods for data analysis and reporting.

13. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently.

14. Experience working with USAID-funded programs highly desirable.

15. Willingness and ability to travel within Ukraine as needed.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

How to apply:

**To apply for this position, please submit a resume to https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/7263/senior-technical-advisor---supply-c.... For more information about MSH, please visit our web site at www.msh.org. If you cannot apply online or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org.

Organization: Save the Children UK
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 25 Apr 2014

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent child rights organisation. Through our No Child Born to Die campaign we seek to make immediate and lasting change for children through our advocacy and campaign work in the UK, in countries and at the global level. The Advocacy division leads the development and implementation of advocacy strategies to achieve policy and political change at the highest level; engages with the UK government, international institutions and the private sector; provides political and policy intelligence to the wider organisation; and forges advocacy alliances with key opinion makers in the UK and globally.

Job purpose

The Senior Policy & Advocacy Adviser (Health) is responsible for leading on the development and delivery of our health advocacy strategy, focused around child survival (the organisation’s largest single strategic priority over the next decade), contributing to policy development and improving the effectiveness of our global advocacy.

Key responsibilities:

• To make a significant intellectual contribution to the organisation’s overall thinking, policy work and positioning on child survival
• To contribute to the development of policy positions based on international context, Save the Children experience, and international evidence in collaboration with policy and programming colleagues
• To build strong relationships with our country programmes to ensure that national level advocacy work is delivered to international debates and decision-makers

About you:

To be successful in this role you will have substantial experience of health-focused advocacy or advocacy work in a related field, as well as contributing to the development and delivery of advocacy strategies.

You will have in depth experience of policy research, having written and published policy reports and briefings and evaluating evidence of their impact and have an excellent understanding of the Millennium Development Goals, specific understanding of newborn and child survival, key global health and nutrition issues, institutions and debates.

Superior written and verbal communication skills are key within this position as well as experience of effective team work and ability to operate within an administratively self-servicing environment.

Please note this is a maternity cover role for up to 12 months.

How to apply:

Please apply via our website: https://jobs.savethechildren.org.uk/vacancy/761/description

Organization: Christian Aid
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 10 Feb 2014

Senior programme manager – Programme Development, Large and complex programmes division

Fixed term contract for 2 years with possible extension

Location: London

Salary: £44,323 – £47,000 (Including London Allowance).

Closing date: 9am Monday 10 February 2014

• Are you an experienced programme manager of large/ complex/ commercial programmes?• Do for have the drive, passion and communication skills to inspire people to develop effective relationships, set up and implement large or complex programmes, deliver results and achieve value for money• Do you have a passion for social justice and international development?

If so would you like to use your skills working for an international charity fighting poverty in developing countries. We are looking for a dynamic, highly skilled and experienced manager to play a role in our Large and Complex Programmes Division. Alongside people with relevant experience in the sector we are also interested in hearing from people with experience of large / complex or commercial contracts who would like to transfer their skills to an NGO setting. We will provide the necessary support to aid the transition to the development sector. One or two year secondments from management consultancy would also be considered if suitable terms and conditions can be negotiated.

More than half the world lives in poverty. We aim to put a stop to that. So we campaign against the inequalities that keep people poor and we work with local organisations to give people strength to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion. If you’re as determined as we are to end poverty and injustice across the world, work with us to make change happen.

The post holder will provide senior management support for large externally funded programmes with a specific focus on developing external relationships with key partners for more effective bidding and implementation of large and complex programmes. The post holder will be available to travel when needed to provide immediate in-country surge capacity to help country teams successfully bid for, set up, build a team and manage large or complex programmes in developing countries within the first 1-6 months. When not travelling you will also provide management support for more centrally managed global programmes or additional support to ongoing large programmes, if/when required and support the mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues such as gender and equality, programme performance and value for money.

You will have a proven track record of programme development, programme design, setting-up and managing large budget (multi-million pound) or complex programmes in a number of different geographies and of managing people effectively to achieve impact.

Based out of London (for candidates eligible to work in the EU) you will be able to travel, often at short notice, sometimes to challenging environments and sometimes for extended periods (1-2 months) in order to provide the required surge support to country programmes and partner organisations who are part of the project. You will have technical competencies in management and a keen interest and understanding of international development (e.g. sustainable development, livelihoods, environment, humanitarian, agriculture) and be able to represent the organization and programme in key international networks and forums. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to mentor and accompany people and organisations to build capacity in managing large/complex programmes. You will have good analytical, written and communication skills and be able to work effectively with different actors – from donors, government, local organisations and communities. Your ability to work in French or Spanish, in addition to excellent English, will be an advantage in this role.

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, an interest-free season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance

As this post is UK based, non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

To apply for this post, please visit our website

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

Job reference: 652-MAClosing date: 9am Monday 10 February 2014Interview date: TBC

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

How to apply:

To apply for this post, please visit our website: http://www.christianaid.org.uk/aboutus/jobs/ukandireland/index.aspx

Organization: Global Health Fellows Program
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 16 May 2014

The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with Global Health Corps, GlobeMed, Management Systems International and PYXERA Global. GHFP-II is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

GHFP-II’s goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID health programs by addressing the Agency’s immediate and emerging human capacity needs. The program seeks to accomplish this goal first through the recruitment, placement and support of diverse health professionals at the junior, mid and senior levels. These program participants include fellows, interns, corporate volunteers and Foreign Service National professionals. The program then provides substantial performance management and career development support to participants, including annual working planning assistance, and ensures that professional development opportunities are available.

Looking to the future, GHFP-II also seeks to establish a pool of highly-qualified global health professionals that will ensure the Agency’s ongoing technical leadership and effectiveness. This objective is supported by an extensive outreach program that brings global health opportunities and specialized career advice to a diverse range of interested individuals, with a particular focus on those underrepresented in the field of global health.

BACKGROUND:

The Office of Sustainable Development (SD) in the Bureau for Africa (AFR) provides: strategic guidance and intellectual leadership to AFR; conducts economic, social and political analyses critical to the development of AFR policies, strategies, budgets and activities; manages and/or coordinates three Presidential and two Agency Initiatives; and provides technical services to AFR's field missions. In carrying out these functions, SD serves as the Bureau's principal liaison with African and international partners, US Government (USG) sister agencies, the private sector, universities, and the Private Voluntary Organization (PVO)/Non-governmental Organization (NGO) community.

AFR/SD's Health Division has an annual budget of approximately $15 million, which includes the management of activities that support African capacity development and improving the quality, availability and access to health services for Africa's most vulnerable populations. The Division works across all health sectors, including maternal and child health (MCH), reproductive health, health systems strengthening (HSS), and infectious diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS. The Health Division works in close collaboration with other USAID Pillar Bureaus, including the Bureau for Global Health (GH) and the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance, in activities such as coordinating strategic and technical support to USAID missions, program reviews and assessments, and staff development. It also works closely with African and donor partners such as the World Health Organization's Africa Regional Office, the World Bank and UNICEF.

One of the presidential initiatives that AFR is tasked with managing is the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI). PMI was launched in June 2005 as a 5-year, $1.2 billion initiative to: a) rapidly scale up malaria prevention and treatment interventions and; b) reduce malaria related mortality by 50% in 15 high-burden countries in sub-Saharan Africa. With passage of the 2008 Lantos-Hyde Act, funding for PMI was extended and, as part of the GHI, the goal of PMI was adjusted to reduce malaria related mortality by 70% in the original 15 countries by the end of 2015.

INTRODUCTION:

The Senior Health Advisor (Senior Advisor) will be based in the Health Division of AFR/SD and will serve as a principal member of the core team supporting PMI in USAID and the PMI inter-agency working group. S/he will also provide strategic guidance to the AFR, missions and PMI staff assigned to AFR. The Senior Advisor will also provide technical oversight and strategic guidance to the malaria and MCH portfolio in AFR, including managing relevant activities and helping to integrate child survival, malaria and other infectious disease programs.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary responsibilities of the Senior Health Advisor include:

1. In coordination with the other AFR Health Team members, serving as a PMI Health Team liaison with GH and other USG counterparts:

· Collaborating closely with colleagues from the GH and other USG agencies on malaria issues fundamentally important to the African context, including participating in strategic policy meetings.

· Assessing country-specific malaria data, activities and plans, and collaborating with the Ministry of Health and other partner organizations to design national strategies that reach a high percentage of the most vulnerable populations with effective and comprehensive interventions ensuring rapid implementation of large scale interventions in PMI designated countries.

· Monitoring program initiatives throughout the region, their relationship to sectoral development constraints, and advising field missions and USAID/Washington on courses of action.

· Participating and supporting country and regional project/program assessments and evaluations, including Malaria Operational Planning visits.

· Directing field missions and grantee organizations in the application of Bureau priorities and strategies and providing them with assistance, guidance, and literature.

· Consulting with internal and external organizations on “best-practices” within malaria and MCH interventions and participating in the development of strategies, plans, and program guidance.

1. Serving as a technical point of contact for malaria and MCH in the Africa Bureau:

· In conjunction with other AFR Health Team members, including two Malaria Advisors and two MCH Advisors, providing technical oversight and strategic guidance to the malaria and MCH portfolio in the Africa Bureau.

· Maintaining current knowledge of policy, frameworks, research and news on malaria and MCH in Africa.

· Reviewing and analyzing regional and country data, in collaboration with various analytic units and developing strategies for translating data into actionable interventions.

· Participating in consultations and working groups with colleagues from across USAID and the USG on new malaria and MCH activities, requests and initiatives that impact USAID missions in Africa.

· Engaging with technical and senior staff within USAID, including Mission Directors, Health and Human Services, other agencies in the USG, WHO, UNICEF, World Bank and other UN agencies and bilateral organizations.

· Representing AFR interests to senior level and other host government officials and working closely with African regional and sub-regional organizations to promote African leadership, capacity building and improved coordination in Africa.

· Participating in relevant international meetings and conferences.

1. Assisting in strategic planning, communication and reporting within AFR/SD:

· Contributing to malaria and MCH-related planning and reporting requirements.

· Developing briefers and/or other communication materials to describe activities and results of USAID’s malaria and MCH programs related to HSS, gender equality and community based interventions.

· Assisting in the development and presentation of African mission portfolio reviews for senior management.

· Assisting in formulating responses to congressional inquiries or requests.

· Providing other support to the AFR Health Team as needed.

1. Providing support to USAID’s missions in Africa and strengthening and maintaining the country support system:

· Serving as AFR Team Lead on GH Country Teams for a sub-set of African countries.

· Along with the AFR’s regional offices, serving as a resource person for the health programs of assigned countries within AFR.

· Assisting USAID Missions through the provision of technical and policy guidance, consulting on and reviewing strategies, program designs, operational plans, and reporting documents related to AFR priorities, including malaria and MCH health technical issues.

International travel approximately 25%.

Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on (a) organizational and programming needs and/or (b) the Advisor’s own interests.

Training and Professional Development:

· Keeping abreast of literature and latest developments in malaria and MCH programming.

· Deepening knowledge of malaria and MCH interventions, policies and programming.

· Participating in interagency and intra-agency working groups as appropriate to SOW.

· Participating in professional continuing education and skills training within the purview of GHFP-II.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

· Master's degree in Public Health, health sciences or related discipline.

· Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in design, implementation and evaluation of international health, especially malaria and MCH programs, with at least 3-5 years’ experience in an international or resource challenged setting.

· Experience in conducting analysis and evaluation of technical and programmatic aspects of proposals and programs.

· Field-based experience, especially in the context of working with communities.

· Broad knowledge of African countries and specific knowledge of their relationship to US policy guidelines, including perspective on their historical relationship in the health sciences with the United States.

· Understanding of programs and organizational aspects of major international donors, multilateral agencies, and NGOs/PVOs supporting the social sector, with a focus that includes malaria or other infectious diseases.

· Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, including cross-cultural teams.

· Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgment to problem solve, and to make strategic decisions.

· Experience with USAID programming, budgeting, and evaluation functions and procedures, both in USAID/Washington and in USAID Missions, is preferred.

· Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills.

· Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

· Ability to speak French and/or Portuguese preferred.

· US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary will be based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs.

How to apply:

All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP’s online recruitment system at https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/, which allows you to store your CV, profile and bio data form in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on May 16, 2014.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.

Organization: Oxfam GB
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 05 Feb 2014

Generales de la posición: Complementa a la Dirección de País en lo relacionado a la coordinación de los programas que se ejecutan en Guatemala, a través de un acompañamiento estratégico a las/os coordinadoras/es. Trabaja en estrecha coordinación con el Gerente de Administración y Finanzas - Programme Implementation Manager - PIM -.

• Título de postgrado en una disciplina pertinente
• Experiencia de trabajo directamente con las organizaciones no gubernamentales locales o de las comunidades, el sector privado y las instituciones gubernamentales, para asegurar los vínculos con el programa y la región
• Experiencia demostrable de comprender y liderar una respuesta humanitaria en una situación compleja
• Con experiencia en la planificación estratégica, y la fuerte tendencia a entregar un programa de alta calidad
• Buena comprensión de cómo se produce el cambio, un enfoque de programa basado en el enfoque de derechos, capacidad para identificar las necesidades de recursos, ciclo de los proyectos y habilidades de gestión del rendimiento de alto nivel demostrable y con liderazgo.

LA POSICIÓN SE UBICA EN CIUDAD DE GUATEMALA

How to apply:

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Organization: Management Sciences for Health
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 25 Jul 2014

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIESThe Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the delivery of full life cycle recruiting and staffing on a worldwide basis.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES• Identify top talent for MSH vacancies for assigned positions in assigned countries, as well as US-based positions in Medford, MA, and Arlington, VA. Activities may include: Conducting internet and database searches; networking both internally and externally; recruiting at professional association conferences, and selected college career days and panels. • Be responsible for the full spectrum of recruitment activities from initial job identification to initial on-boarding of new employee. Work with individual MSH hiring managers to define recruitment needs in the context of staffing plans; develop clear job descriptions and recruitment plans; and keep hiring managers and applicants informed.• Create a positive candidate and hiring manager experience through the full cycle of interviews, offer, acceptance and beyond.• Travel periodically to our international locations to participate in field recruitment activities.• May mentor, supervise and train Talent Acquisition Specialist.• Contributing to the continual improvement of recruiting strategies and processes within the recruiting team. QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 6 years demonstrated success supporting recruiting for employee groups of 500+ employees, preferably in international locations; AIRS Certification strongly preferred• Solid recruiting, sourcing, research, and cold calling experience with wide variety of sourcing vehicles, including internet sourcing/advertising, direct sourcing, trade journal/newspaper advertising, employee referral campaigns, job fairs and outplacement firms. Hands on experience with applicant tracking systems.• Significant knowledge of HR and recruiting functions, practices, and approaches• A people person and strong collaborator with effective interpersonal communication skills who enjoys working across countries, cultures, and organizational units• Demonstrated ability to work, manage, and meet competing deadlines• Effective written and verbal communication skills required. Capable of managing conflict and conflicting views• Willingness and ability to travel internationally and domestically • Proficiencies with Applicant Tracking Systems, MS Office Suite, and Human Resources Information Systems

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

How to apply:

**To apply for this position, please submit a resume to https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/7478/senior-talent-acquisition-specialis... For more information about MSH, please visit our web site at www.msh.org.

Organization: Somaliland Development Fund
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 12 May 2014

Vacancy Announcement

Senior Short Term Expert – Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of Hargeisa Water Agency and Roads Development Authority SDF Funded Projects

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Background

The Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) is a 4 - year fund designed to support the Government of Somaliland (GoSL) filling a critical gap supporting projects that are fully aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP). SDF is currently funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), the Danish International Development Agency (*DANIDA) and the Norwegian Government. (Norway). The fund finances implementation of projects proposed and designed by Government of Somaliland line ministries and agencies which are aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP) and the specific ministries strategies. The*management of the SDF Secretariat has been contracted to BMB Mott MacDonald, an international consulting company, which is responsible for both the strategic and day – to – day management of the fund on behalf of the Government of Somaliland and the donors.

The SDF Secretariat engaged short term experts (STE) from November 2013 to February 2014 to assist the RDA and HWA in developing their project proposals. The two projects are infrastructure in nature and therefore likely to generate negative environmental and social impacts, which may compromise the anticipated benefits of the project. The SDF therefore seeks the services of Senior Environmental and Social Impact Assessment expert to lead in conducting environmental and social impact assessment and developing detailed mitigations plans (including activities) in consultation with the SDF Secretariat and the Project Management Team (PMT).

Required Qualifications/Skills

Qualifications and skills

· Master’s Degree or equivalent in Civil, Environmental and Water Engineering;

· Demonstrated excellent command of spoken and written English. Fluency in Somali will be an added advantage although not essential.

· Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills.

General professional experience

· Minimum of 12 years' experience working at a senior level implementing development projects in the Horn of Africa. Experience in Somaliland would be an added advantage;

· Demonstrated experience with public or non - profit sector clients; and

· Specific work experience in Somaliland is essential.

Specific professional experience

· Demonstrated experience (minimum of 8 years) in conducting environmental and social impact assessments, evaluations in the public and non - profit sector in Africa; and

· In-depth knowledge of environmental social impacts of infrastructure projects (roads and water) in the Africa. Horn of Africa and Somaliland experience would be an added advantage

How to apply:

Interested candidates should send their applications (cover letter and CV) to the Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat through e-mail. It should be addressed to jobs@sdf-secretariat.org. Candidates should indicate in their cover letter how they fit the criteria outlined in the advert. All applications must be received by 12 May 2014 by 17:00East African standard Time. Full terms of reference (ToRs) can be requested via email from SDF recruitment consultant atl.vocks@europeansolutions.nl or downloaded from the SDF Website www.somalilanddevelopmentfund.org open opportunities section. Since the SDF recruiting for multiple positions, please include the position you are applying for in the email subject line.

This position can only be fulfilled upon the approval of the underlying project by the Joint Steering Committee. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This role is open to Somaliland, regional and international candidates

Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Organization: Somaliland Development Fund
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 13 May 2014

Vacancy Announcement

Senior Short Term Expert – Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Livestock, Ministry of Environment and Rural Development SDF Funded Projects

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Background

The Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) is a 4 - year fund designed to support the Government of Somaliland (GoSL) filling a critical gap supporting projects that are fully aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP). SDF is currently funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) and the Norwegian Government (Norway). The fund finances implementation of projects proposed and designed by Government of Somaliland line ministries and agencies which are aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP) and the specific ministries strategies. Themanagement of the SDF Secretariat has been contracted to BMB Mott MacDonald, an international consulting company, which is responsible for both the strategic and day – to – day management of the fund on behalf of the Government of Somaliland and the donors.

The SDF Secretariat engaged short term experts (STE) from November 2013 to January 2014 to assist the MoA, MoL and MoERD in developing their proposals. The three projects will have considerable infrastructural community organisation components which have the potential for generating negative environmental and social impacts, which may compromise the anticipated benefits of the projects. The SDF therefore seeks the services of Senior Environmental and Social Impact Assessment expert to lead in conducting environmental and social impact assessment and developing detailed mitigations plans (including activities) in consultation with the SDF Secretariat and the Project Management Teams (PMT).

Required Qualifications/Skills

Qualifications and skills

· Master’s Degree or equivalent in Civil, Environmental, Water Engineering, Agriculture or Rural Development;

· Demonstrated excellent command of spoken and written English. Fluency in Somali will be an added advantage although not essential.

· Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills.

General professional experience

· Minimum of 12 years' experience working at a senior level implementing development projects in the Horn of Africa. Experience in Somaliland would be an added advantage;

· Demonstrated experience with public or non - profit sector clients.

Specific professional experience

· Demonstrated experience (minimum of 8 years) in conducting environmental and social impact assessments, evaluations in the public and non - profit sector in Africa; and

· In-depth knowledge of environmental social impacts of livelihood, conservation and or infrastructure projects in Africa. Horn of Africa and Somaliland experience would be an added advantage

How to apply:

Interested candidates should send their applications (cover letter and CV) to the Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat through e-mail. It should be addressed to jobs@sdf-secretariat.org. Candidates should indicate in their cover letter how they fit the criteria outlined in the advert. All applications must be received by 13 May 2014 by 17:00East African standard Time. Full terms of reference (ToRs) can be requested via email from SDF recruitment consultant atl.vocks@europeansolutions.nl or downloaded from the SDF Website www.somalilanddevelopmentfund.org open opportunities section. Since the SDF recruiting for multiple positions, please include the position you are applying for in the email subject line.

This position can only be fulfilled upon the approval of the underlying project by the Joint Steering Committee. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This role is open to Somaliland, regional and international candidates

Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Organization: Development Transformations
Country: Libya
Closing date: 01 Jun 2014

Senior Transition Advisor

Development Transformations (DT) is seeking Senior Transition Advisors (STA) to provide long-term support to USAID/Office of Transition Initiative’s (OTI) Libya Transition Initiative (LTI). The Senior Transition Advisors will provide program guidance, political analysis, and managerial support for LTI.

The STAs will be called upon to play a critical interlocutor role with the implementing partner(s), under the direction of the OTI Country Representative and representing the OTI Libya Transition Initiative as needed to the Government of Libya, the United States Embassy, the USAID Mission, potential partners, stakeholders, donors, and other actors as requested by the OTI Country Representative.

The STAs will play an instrumental role in contributing to the overall strategic direction and objectives of the OTI program in Libya; providing advice, analysis, and reporting on political and security developments; proposing and reviewing potential grants and other activities; contributing to monitoring and evaluation; overseeing the use of the OTI database; and contributing to budgetary oversight.

The STAs must possess all of the qualities below:

· Excellent political analysis, program and project management skills, reporting skills, and in- depth knowledge of international relations;

· Ability to serve as an effective liaison with a wide array of individuals and institutions;

· Aptitude to operate with high levels of autonomy, responsibility and authority in a highly stressful situation while exercising sound judgment in politically charged and challenging security environments;

· Ability to travel extensively within Libya, sometimes in low security areas;

· Demonstrated ability to maintain staff morale in a difficult work environment;

· Excellent inter-personal, presentation, negotiation, and team building skills.

REQUIRED TASKS:

The responsibilities of the STAs will include:

· Provide guidance on the identification and development of projects that meet program funding criteria, further programmatic objectives, and complement other projects and programs implemented by USAID/OTI;

· Provide independent analysis, advice, and reporting to USAID/OTI;

· Evaluate grant proposals and work with diverse groups—many of which have not previously received international funding;

· Communicate regularly and share program information with other project managers, bilateral donors, International Organizations, and indigenous and international NGOs to ensure visibility and synergy of program activities;

· Maintain strong relationships with key government partners and promote program linkages between program activities and Libyan government priorities;

· Draft, maintain, and update program strategy documents and other analytical products as needed to ensure that the program is calibrated to the current context and is engaging with key actors;

· Prepare information materials for use by the OTI Country Representative and field team in connection with their discussions with other foreign donors, international organizations, Libyan government officials, and the Libyan private sector.

· Coordinate with the field and home office to develop mapping, data analysis, and social network analysis products;

· Travel in areas of focus to monitor and assess political conditions and meet with potential grantees (taking into careful account local security considerations);

· When required, report regularly to the USAID/OTI on the status of: 1) grant development and implementation; 2) program performance analysis; 3) communication and coordination issues among program offices; 4) political and security developments; 5) relations with local partners, including local, state, and national government representatives; 6) financial and budgeting concerns; and 7) other pertinent information required to achieve program objectives;

· Perform a wide range of administrative functions (budget preparation, financial management, records management, travel assistance, etc.) in support of the OTI Country Representative to ensure programmatic success;

· Maintain a compilation of reference materials for use by the OTI Country Representative and field team;

· Support the OTI Country Representative to ensure the use of client systems and procedures to maintain effective and efficient management of funds, programming, and monitoring and evaluation;

· Support and ensure the effective implementation of rolling assessments, cluster evaluations, program reviews, and other activities as needed;

· When required, assume higher representational responsibilities, potentially serving as acting OTI Country Representative in his/her absence, for example; and

· Mentor/train other field staff as required.

· Other tasks as assigned by the OTI Country Representative or his/her designee.

· Work closely and effectively with the other Transition Advisors to ensure coordination and fulfillment of all necessary responsibilities

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

· A degree in a field related to supporting OTI’s development and stabilization objectives in Libya is required, an advanced degree is strongly preferred. At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible work experience.

· A minimum of five (5) years of recent and relevant project management experience, which may include political analysis, community development, economic development, democracy and governance, international law, human rights activities, reconciliation and transitional justice, or other transition-related programming.

· A minimum of one (1) year of overseas field experience working in a developing country, of which six (6) months must include experience working in one or more countries undergoing political instability.

· A minimum of six (6) months of supervisory experience (including but not limited to mentoring, training, and guiding staff).

· Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Proficiency in Arabic is strongly preferred.

· Knowledge of Libyan social and political structures at the national, regional, and local levels is desired. Familiarity with Libyan laws and processes affecting the political transition is also desired.

OTHER

Salary is commensurate with experience. Both Americans and non-Americans are encouraged to apply for this position.

JOB LOCATION

Tripoli, Libya with potential for travel within Libya.

POSITION TYPE

Long Term Technical Assistance Contract

Development Transformations, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to apply:

If interested, please submit a cover letter and a CV with dates of availability to icooper@dev-trans.com, and put ‘LTI Senior Transition Advisor' in the subject line.

Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 May 2014

Position/Title: Senior Program Development Officer, Foundations and Corporate Engagement Unit

Department: Resource Acquisition

Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Band: E

FLSA: Exempt

Reports To: Director, FCE Unit

background:

The Foundations and Corporate Engagement (FCE) unit helps HQ and field staff to identify and develop new foundation funding relationships, and to increase the agency’s capacity to respond to funding opportunities from foundation donors. The FCE unit also leads the corporate engagement component of the agency’s Cross-Sector Engagement (CSE) strategy, and collaborates with HQ and field teams to identify, cultivate, and implement corporate partnerships that advance CRS’s mission.

The FCE unit provides the vital link between CRS and foundation donors (including both private and corporate foundations). As the institutional face of CRS to these donors, the FCE unit provides a single point of contact and professional relationship management across multiple collaboration initiatives. As the face of these donors to CRS, the FCE unit helps Country Programs, regions, and HQ teams better understand the distinct strategies and funding priorities, operating structures, and reporting and financial management requirements of foundation donors.

Job Responsibilities:

The Senior Program Development Officer plays a vital role in helping to drive CRS Resource Mobilization and Cross-Sector Engagement success. Duties include:

1. Foundation Donor Engagement (approximately 75% of overall Level-Of-Effort):

oPositioning

§ Serve as the Primary Relationship Manager (PRM) for one or more of CRS’s highest-priority foundation donors.

§ Develop, lead, and monitor a targeted positioning/funding strategy for each donor to enhance CRS’ competitive position vis-a-vis that donor, including moves management milestones, growth projections/targets, engagement action plans, and appropriate indicators of change in CRS’ perception or reputation (e.g. rankings, ratings, and other proxy measurements).

§ Ensure alignment of donor positioning and engagement approaches to CRS’ agency-wide strategic priorities, including technical and operational excellence, global brand management, and resource mobilization.

§ Coordinate cross-divisional initiatives to develop and execute marketing and communication plans for targeted donors, including key messages and delivery channels; win themes, audience-responsive graphics. Support strong linkage and leverage between institutional-level donor and localized (region, country, or sector-level) marketing plans targeting specific donors.

§ Contribute to CRS’ global-level donor intelligence knowledge base to inform CRS’s positioning, resource acquisition, advocacy and engagement efforts.Through research and sound information management, supporting staff access to useful, timely intelligence and learning on donors and the competitive foreign aid landscape.

oRelationship Management

· Facilitate appropriate donor interactions with CRS executives and appropriate Overseas Operations managers and technical staff in support of strategic relationship building with donors; facilitate communications with key internal constituents with the goal of ensuring that the interests of CRS and of the donors are both met.

· Work in collaboration with program teams to ensure high-quality reports and compliance with donor grant requirements.

oFunding Growth

· Develop and submit letters of inquiry, concept notes and proposals in coordination with HQ and regional technical advisors, country programs, and regional offices to centrally-supported foundation donors.

· Support business development through the application of donor intelligence and relationship assets to CRS’ identification of win themes, capture strategies, and project design and consortium/partnership options for new opportunities.

· Establish a collaborative cross-learning environment with other staff responsible for donor relationship management, incorporating or developing common methodologies, systems and tools to facilitate a more holistic approach to resource mobilization within the agency.

· Develop and improve processes, systems, and tools that support country program pursuit of private foundation funding; and that help country program teams better understand how private foundation fundraising is distinct from other sources of agency revenue generation (e.g. public donor fundraising).

oStewardship

· Maintain close communication with project management, finance, policy/advocacy, and technical functions to understand and document CRS’s performance on donor proposals and awards across geographies and sectors.

· Ensure outstanding stewardship of ongoing grants through regular communication with program managers, technical advisors and donor staff.

· Assist appropriate HQ units to develop and disseminate tools, resources, and capacity-strengthening support to improve CRS’ ability to pursue, win, implement, and demonstrate impact with donor resources. Ensuring a donor-centric lens in relevant in-house guidelines and training materials.

oRepresentation:

· Convene, coordinate, and support effective information sharing and learning among the CRS units and departments who maintain functional relationships with donors, to improve coherence in overall messaging and to inform CRS’ intelligence base and positioning approaches.

· Monitor and support CRS participation in inter-agency networks that influence donor policy and practice, promoting unified message and image across CRS’ disparate technical, managerial, fundraising, advocacy, and public relations initiatives.

· In partnership with other departments and divisions, seek and help create opportunities to favorably influence CRS’ visibility with targeted donor(s) in line with above donor engagement strategy, including CRS participation in and/or leadership of events and networks, targeting of specific publications or marketing materials to donor audience, and contribution to CRS’ advocacy agenda and position statements.

oLeveraging Results:

· Work to in close collaboration with Country Programs, the BD community, and RAD units to establish and maintain a process for capturing, documenting, and marketing results from projects.

· Contribute to, and where appropriate lead, the evaluation of fundraising initiatives undertaken by country Programs, compile lessons learned, and make recommendations for similar efforts in the future.

· Work with HQ and field staff to develop effective targeted marketing materials including flyers, presentations, etc.

· Communicate key marketing messages to donors to raise awareness of CRS’ key programming areas and the CRS brand.

· Coordinate regular donor visits with CR, HoP and/or key technical staff.

oCapacity Building:

· Mentor and formally train Program Development Officer(s) on the FCE unit.

· Work with members of the RAD Knowledge Management team to increase donor engagement, relationship management, and cross-sector engagement capacity with CRS HQ and field colleagues.

2. Corporate Engagement / Cross-Sector Engagement (approximately 25% of overall Level-Of-Effort):

oNeeds Assessment and Opportunity Identification

· Work with relevant teams identify and assess needs in CRS programming and corporate value chains that present opportunities for corporate partnerships.

· Identify potential industries and companies that have investments and resources that align with CRS programming priorities.

· Identify opportunities to leverage corporate partnerships to improve CRS’ competitive positioning for future funding, especially with private foundation and public donors.

oPartnership Development

· Serve as the FCE focal point for one of CRS’ Signature Program Areas (SPA) leadership teams, responsible for identifying, cultivating, and advancing new corporate partnerships pertinent to that SPA

· Lead the development of high-value, innovative private sector partnerships. Representing CRS and facilitating discussions with corporations, government agencies, CRS implementing partners, and peer NGOs about potential cross-sector partnerships.

· Assure proper vetting / due diligence of potential corporate partners and that corporate partner behaviors and values align to Catholic Social Teaching.

oCapacity Building

· Help Country Programs build capacity to develop partnerships that align with Country Program priorities.

· Develop tools, processes, and systems that support CSE positioning and information management.

A Senior Program Development Officer’s donor and CSE portfolio, as well as the precise blend of responsibilities noted above, may vary depending upon RAD and unit priorities. The FCE Unit Director and Senior Program Development Officer will work together to clarify specific objectives during annual FCE unit work planning.

Agency-Wide Competencies:

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

· Serves with Integrity

· Models Stewardship

· Cultivates Constructive Relationships

· Promotes Learning

Supervisory Responsibilities:None.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal:OverOps Field Staff, and HQ departments of Resource Acquisition, Program Impact, Operational Excellence, and Charitable Giving

External:Priority Institutional Donors,Contacts within targeted and prospective corporations and foundations, peer organizations, and industry networks.

Personal Skills:

· Demonstrated ability to understand donor motivations, sensitivity to institutional needs and unasked questions, and strong negotiation skills.

· Forthright, aggressive approach to proposal development process management.

· Excellent analysis and decision-making skills and the ability to find helpful ways to involve agency managers and staff in donor cultivation strategies.

· Highly developed verbal and writing skills, and the demonstrated ability to communicate diplomatically and build consensus.

· Strong understanding of agency programs and priorities, and demonstrated ability to translate internal documents into proposals and presentations for external donors.

· Curiosity, sense of humor, high energy level, and an enthusiasm for meeting and working with a wide range of individuals and outside organizations.

· Strategic and innovative thinker.

Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in Business, International Affairs, or Development (or equivalent).

· 8-10 years of experience in institutional donor relationship management and business development, with a proven track record of accomplishment in fundraising including successful acquisition of large grants. Experience working on private foundation proposals preferred.

· Experience in development and execution of funding strategies specific to donors within a global, highly-decentralized, multi-channel environment.

· Experience working with multi-national corporations to mobilize cross-sector partnerships (strongly desired).

· Understanding of Catholic Church and importance CRS’ faith perspective.

· Working knowledge of prospect tracking systems and donor databases, as well as a detailed knowledge of Excel to develop complex proposal budgets.

· Overseas work experience, ideally developing country project management experience, preferred.

· Experience in knowledge and intelligence management, strategic planning and representation.

· Excellent networking, interpersonal and organizational skills.

· Team player who can also work independently in a complex environment.

· Ability to travel domestically and overseas: estimated 25%.

· French and/or Spanish a plus.

Physical Requirements/Environment:

· Normal conditions for an office environment.

· Ability to travel domestically and overseas as needed, up to 30%

Disclaimer Clause:

This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

How to apply:

Note: All interested applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application.

To apply, please visit:

https://www5.apply2jobs.com/CRS/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.s...

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

Global Witness is internationally recognised for its bold, tenacious campaigns to expose and break links between natural resources, conflict, corruption and environmental and human rights abuses. Our success is built on detailed investigations and uncompromising advocacy.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced communication professional to work on our conflict campaign. These are designed to work within the campaign team to generate maximum impact and awareness of our conflict work, as well as deliver on specific campaign objectives. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing a communications strategy for the campaign, and its associated teams; being the main press contact and a key spokesperson on the conflict campaign; producing and editing a range of communications products; developing and maintaining key contacts; looking for new and creative ways to maximise our communications impact and managing the teams’ digital presence and outreach. The post-holder will also work closely with Global Witness’ central communications team to maximise the organisation’s overall campaigning impact and coherence.

Applicants should have a proven track-record of producing communications which get campaign results, a sharp eye for a story, first-class verbal and written communication skills, excellent media contacts, an interest in using digital tools for campaigning, and a fertile imagination. Familiarity with relevant issues and foreign languages will be an advantage.

How to apply:

For full details and how to apply about the Resources and Conflict vacancy click on the link here: http://www.globalwitness.org/about-us/jobs/senior-communication-advisor-...

Organization: Centre for Conflict Resolution
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 16 May 2014

The Centre for Conflict Resolution (CCR) is an independent, non-governmental pan-African organisation, based in Cape Town, South Africa. Over the past 46 years, it has worked continentally to promote constructive, creative, and co-operative approaches to the resolution of conflicts and the reduction of violence. It has produced ground-breaking research on African security and governance issues, has conducted extensive capacity-building training, and facilitated and mediated peace processes across Africa.

CCR’s Policy Development and Research (PDR) project seeks to strengthen the capacity of key African institutions and actors working on peacebuilding issues. Towards this end, it provides intergovernmental organisations, continental and regional bodies, national governments, and civil society groups – both within and outside Africa – with policy-relevant, academically rigorous research that can help to achieve improved policies, governance, and peace on the continent.

CCR invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the following position:

SENIOR RESEARCHER: POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH (PDR)

Key responsibilities:

· To contribute to the vision and leadership of the Policy Development and Research (PDR) cluster;

· To develop and implement relevant research projects;

· To build an effective and motivated research team;

· To build and maintain the profile of the PDR cluster internally and externally;

· To manage the administrative requirements of the PDR cluster; and

· To assist in the management of the PDR cluster’s finances.

Requirements:

· PhD degree in a related field;

· Minimum of five years work experience in the field of Social Sciences including at least two years in research;

· Excellent writing, editing, research, and analytical skills;

· Attention to detail;

· Good written and presentation skills in English;

· Sound knowledge of African politics and governance, peace and security, region building and regional integration, and international political economy;

· Management and administration skills;

· Ability to network;

· Ability to work under pressure and willingness to travel; and

· Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.

Advantages:

· Knowledge of South African foreign policy;

· National and international research networks;

· Experience in the presentation of academic papers; and

· Proof of publishing ability.

This position involves national and international travel.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV, an unpublished writing sample of about 10 pages, and a letter of application, motivating why you believe you are suitable for the post, to Mr. Fritz Brand and Ms. Raygana Davids in the Human Resources Cluster at CCR at recruitment@ccr.org.za. Please head your application “Vacancy” – followed by the position you are applying for – followed by your name.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 16 May 2014

Organization: Management Sciences for Health
Country: Burundi
Closing date: 17 Jul 2014

OVERVIEW:

The Leadership, Management and Governance Project (LMG) is a global five-year Cooperative Agreement awarded by USAID/Washington, designed to strengthen and expand the people-centered capacity building strategy pioneered under the previous Leadership, Management, and Sustainability Program. The LMG Project’s objective is to support health systems strengthening by addressing the gap in leadership, management and governance capacity of policy makers, health care providers and program managers to implement quality health services at all levels of the health system.

The President’s Malaria Initiative will provide direct technical assistance to the Programme National Intégré de Lutte contre le Paludisme(PNILP) through LMG/Burundi to reinforce leadership, management and governance capacities to improve the coordinated national efforts in the fight against malaria. The PNILP works with national partners in Burundi to support malaria interventions and develop national policies and norms for the fight against malaria. While the PNILP is not a Principal Recipient of the Global Fund malaria grant in Burundi, the program’s role in coordination with Global Fund recipients and local stakeholders and partners necessitates a clear understanding of Global Fund directives so that the PNILP can successfully support implementing partners. Under the Global Fund New Funding Model, it is expected that PNILP will receive some minimal amounts of funding that will require high-level financial management to ensure the efficient and effective use of funds.

OVERALL RESPONSBILITIES:

The Senior Technical Advisor, Malaria Program/Global Fund Liaison position is designed to provide technical assistance to the country, specifically to the PNILP, to improve the management, implementation and coordination of malaria activities. The incumbent will be placed at the PNILP and will provide leadership and management support to the PNILP Program Coordinator. S/he will assist the Malaria Coordinator in planning, monitoring and coordinating activities, policies, and improving the programmatic and financial management capacity of the PNILP.

The incumbent will work in collaboration with the USAID/Burundi Mission Team to ensure that up-to-date and strategic information on malaria activities are shared and disseminated among donors for prompt and appropriate decision making.

The work involves complex and interrelated processes. The political environment requires a high degree of sensitivity and diplomacy in supporting the PNILP, establishing dialogue with stakeholders, and developing activities to prevent and treat malaria. The incumbent will require a depth of expertise that will allow her/him to provide leadership and management in malaria-related issues and programs, including the capability to identify and systematize otherwise diffuse issues.

SPECIFIC RESPONSBILITIES:

1. The Senior Technical Advisor, Malaria Program/Global Fund Liaison, provides professional leadership support to the PNILP for the achievement of objectives set forth in its strategic plan. The principal task of the incumbent is to provide overall management, technical guidance and leadership to the PNILP team around national policies and strategies and support to the Global Fund supported grants.
2. Assist the PNILP and the Ministry of Health with initiating and conducting policy dialogue between the Global Fund Portfolio Manager and country team to troubleshoot as necessary to facilitate implementation of existing grants and development of Concept Note for new grants under the Global Fund New Funding Model.
3. Be a full member of the RBM in country partnership and participate in all quarterly coordination meetings.
4. Collaborate with senior staff of the PNILP, implementing partners, and other partners, such as WHO, UNICEF, World Bank, and NGOs to identify malaria control intervention gaps in Burundi, consistent with the malaria control coverage needs identified by the Burundi malaria strategic plan 2013-17 PNILP.
5. Assist the PNILP with advocacy for resource mobilization for malaria control from new potential partners including the private sector, international NGOs.
6. Provide targeted technical assistance to the PNILP to enhance financial management systems and processes for managing funds accountably and effectively.
7. Work with the PNILP and other appropriate partners to ensure full accountability and value for the resources provided for PNILP functioning.
8. Communicate on a regular basis and work jointly with other malaria stakeholders including the private sector and ensure that malaria activities are being implemented in coordination with and complementary to other USG health support, close coordination with USAID/ Burundi malaria technical advisor, other malaria donors (UNICEF, WHO and the Global Fund, Department of Defense) as required.
9. Assist the PNILP in developing plans to for future Global Fund concept notes. This includes providing managerial support to the PNILP leadership to brainstorm and identify technical interventions to be covered by future funding from the Global Fund.

This incumbent is not expected to play any supervisory role at the PNILP. S/He will receive administrative supervision from the LMG/Burundi support team with technical supervision from the USAID/ Burundi Malaria Technical Advisor and the PNILP Director, who will contribute to her/his evaluation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Advanced degree (Masters, PhD, or MD) in a health-related field or management field required. Specialized experience in malaria is not required, but preferred.
2. At least ten years of experience in progressively responsible experience in designing, implementing and managing malaria and other health programs in developing countries, with a preference given to candidates with African experience.
3. Demonstrated experience managing successful teams comprised of experienced professionals.
4. Demonstrated technical leadership, program management, strategic planning, policy experience and problem solving skills working on complex projects in a highly sensitive environment are required.
5. Experience with USAID-funded public health programs preferred; demonstrated technical capacity in financial management required.
6. At least five years of experience with or good knowledge of Global Fund operating procedures and financial management processes (proposal development and submission, monitoring and evaluation, PSM plan and reporting).
7. Ability to work effectively with a broad range of Burundian and USG personnel and partners, and have demonstrated skills in donor coordination and collaboration. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment to achieve consensus on policy, program and administrative matters is a must.
8. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate information to both health and non-health audiences, and achieve consensus on policy, project, research, and administrative matters.
9. Proven ability to communicate quickly, clearly and concisely – both orally and in writing -- in English and French is essential.
10. Excellent verbal communication skills, tact and diplomacy are required to establish and develop sustainable working relationships at the highest level and a high level of trust with public/private organizations. Verbal communication skills are also used to negotiate activity plans and resolve activity implementation issues with counterparts, partners and team members. Excellent written communication skills are required to prepare regular and ad hoc reports, activity documentation and briefing papers.
11. Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook, Access, SPSS and other statistical and other relevant software) are required for effectively operating in this position. Good computer skills are required to implement, analyze, and monitor, and manage activity goals, inputs, outcomes, and achievements.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Organization: Management Sciences for Health
Country: Burundi
Closing date: 17 Jul 2014

OVERVIEW:

The Leadership, Management and Governance Project (LMG) is a global five-year Cooperative Agreement awarded by USAID/Washington, designed to strengthen and expand the people-centered capacity building strategy pioneered under the previous Leadership, Management, and Sustainability Program. The LMG Project’s objective is to support health systems strengthening by addressing the gap in leadership, management and governance capacity of policy makers, health care providers and program managers to implement quality health services at all levels of the health system.

The President’s Malaria Initiative will provide direct technical assistance to the Programme National Intégré de Lutte contre le Paludisme(PNILP) through LMG/Burundi to reinforce leadership, management and governance capacities to improve the coordinated national efforts in the fight against malaria. The PNILP works with national partners in Burundi to support malaria interventions and develop national policies and norms for the fight against malaria. While the PNILP is not a Principal Recipient of the Global Fund malaria grant in Burundi, the program’s role in coordination with Global Fund recipients and local stakeholders and partners necessitates a clear understanding of Global Fund directives so that the PNILP can successfully support implementing partners. Under the Global Fund New Funding Model, it is expected that PNILP will receive some minimal amounts of funding that will require high-level financial management to ensure the efficient and effective use of funds.

OVERALL RESPONSBILITIES:

The Senior Technical Advisor, Malaria Program/Global Fund Liaison position is designed to provide technical assistance to the country, specifically to the PNILP, to improve the management, implementation and coordination of malaria activities. The incumbent will be placed at the PNILP and will provide leadership and management support to the PNILP Program Coordinator. S/he will assist the Malaria Coordinator in planning, monitoring and coordinating activities, policies, and improving the programmatic and financial management capacity of the PNILP.

The incumbent will work in collaboration with the USAID/Burundi Mission Team to ensure that up-to-date and strategic information on malaria activities are shared and disseminated among donors for prompt and appropriate decision making.

The work involves complex and interrelated processes. The political environment requires a high degree of sensitivity and diplomacy in supporting the PNILP, establishing dialogue with stakeholders, and developing activities to prevent and treat malaria. The incumbent will require a depth of expertise that will allow her/him to provide leadership and management in malaria-related issues and programs, including the capability to identify and systematize otherwise diffuse issues.

SPECIFIC RESPONSBILITIES:

1. The Senior Technical Advisor, Malaria Program/Global Fund Liaison, provides professional leadership support to the PNILP for the achievement of objectives set forth in its strategic plan. The principal task of the incumbent is to provide overall management, technical guidance and leadership to the PNILP team around national policies and strategies and support to the Global Fund supported grants.
2. Assist the PNILP and the Ministry of Health with initiating and conducting policy dialogue between the Global Fund Portfolio Manager and country team to troubleshoot as necessary to facilitate implementation of existing grants and development of Concept Note for new grants under the Global Fund New Funding Model.
3. Be a full member of the RBM in country partnership and participate in all quarterly coordination meetings.
4. Collaborate with senior staff of the PNILP, implementing partners, and other partners, such as WHO, UNICEF, World Bank, and NGOs to identify malaria control intervention gaps in Burundi, consistent with the malaria control coverage needs identified by the Burundi malaria strategic plan 2013-17 PNILP.
5. Assist the PNILP with advocacy for resource mobilization for malaria control from new potential partners including the private sector, international NGOs.
6. Provide targeted technical assistance to the PNILP to enhance financial management systems and processes for managing funds accountably and effectively.
7. Work with the PNILP and other appropriate partners to ensure full accountability and value for the resources provided for PNILP functioning.
8. Communicate on a regular basis and work jointly with other malaria stakeholders including the private sector and ensure that malaria activities are being implemented in coordination with and complementary to other USG health support, close coordination with USAID/ Burundi malaria technical advisor, other malaria donors (UNICEF, WHO and the Global Fund, Department of Defense) as required.
9. Assist the PNILP in developing plans to for future Global Fund concept notes. This includes providing managerial support to the PNILP leadership to brainstorm and identify technical interventions to be covered by future funding from the Global Fund.

This incumbent is not expected to play any supervisory role at the PNILP. S/He will receive administrative supervision from the LMG/Burundi support team with technical supervision from the USAID/ Burundi Malaria Technical Advisor and the PNILP Director, who will contribute to her/his evaluation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Advanced degree (Masters, PhD, or MD) in a health-related field or management field required. Specialized experience in malaria is not required, but preferred.
2. At least ten years of experience in progressively responsible experience in designing, implementing and managing malaria and other health programs in developing countries, with a preference given to candidates with African experience.
3. Demonstrated experience managing successful teams comprised of experienced professionals.
4. Demonstrated technical leadership, program management, strategic planning, policy experience and problem solving skills working on complex projects in a highly sensitive environment are required.
5. Experience with USAID-funded public health programs preferred; demonstrated technical capacity in financial management required.
6. At least five years of experience with or good knowledge of Global Fund operating procedures and financial management processes (proposal development and submission, monitoring and evaluation, PSM plan and reporting).
7. Ability to work effectively with a broad range of Burundian and USG personnel and partners, and have demonstrated skills in donor coordination and collaboration. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment to achieve consensus on policy, program and administrative matters is a must.
8. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate information to both health and non-health audiences, and achieve consensus on policy, project, research, and administrative matters.
9. Proven ability to communicate quickly, clearly and concisely – both orally and in writing -- in English and French is essential.
10. Excellent verbal communication skills, tact and diplomacy are required to establish and develop sustainable working relationships at the highest level and a high level of trust with public/private organizations. Verbal communication skills are also used to negotiate activity plans and resolve activity implementation issues with counterparts, partners and team members. Excellent written communication skills are required to prepare regular and ad hoc reports, activity documentation and briefing papers.
11. Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook, Access, SPSS and other statistical and other relevant software) are required for effectively operating in this position. Good computer skills are required to implement, analyze, and monitor, and manage activity goals, inputs, outcomes, and achievements.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

How to apply:

https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/7078/senior-technical-advisor%2c-malaria...