NGO JOBS

Organization: UN Children's Fund - United States Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 28 Feb 2014

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) works in more than 190 countries and territories to save and improve children’s lives, providing health care and immunizations, clean water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief, and more. The U.S. Fund for UNICEF (USF) supports UNICEF’s work through fundraising, advocacy, and education in the United States. Together, we are working toward the day when ZERO children die from preventable causes and every child has a safe and healthy childhood. For more information, please visit unicefusa.org.

Manager, Cause Platforms

Reporting to the Senior Director, Cause Platforms, the Manager will be responsible for supporting the USF’s efforts to evolve and expand existing campaigns such as Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, and develop new cause-related ventures and platforms to drive future revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities/Outcomes (include but are not limited to):

• Collaborate with Senior Director to develop and evolve the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF program

• Manage day-to-day execution of Trick- or-Treat for UNICEF, coordinating internal resources and support across marketing, PR, digital, corporate and licensing teams

• Work with Directors across the Strategic Partnerships and UNICEF Ventures division to develop new ventures and platforms

• Manage roll-out of new ventures and platforms, coordinating both internal and external resources as needed

• Support external relationships with vendors and agencies, including scoping, budgeting and contracting

• Represent USF at internal and external meetings and events

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of five years’ work experience in account management, project management, and communications and marketing

• Experience in conceptualizing and developing innovative cause-related marketing initiatives

• Familiarity with agile development and rapid prototyping methodologies

• Understanding of wide range of industries and business models

• Direct experience working in at least two of the following sectors: technology, education, retail, entertainment and education

• Experience with marketing products and services for children and youth

• Strong track record of achieving measurable results

• Demonstrated interest and commitment to children’s issues

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment under multiple deadlines, with “grace under pressure”

• Strong sense of team work and collaboration, and demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds

• Must demonstrate USF Core Values: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Service.

Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

How to apply:

To Apply – Please apply on-line at http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=UNICEFUSA&c...

Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The U. S. Fund for UNICEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Organization: Population Services Intl.
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 18 May 2014

PSI seeks candidates for the position of Consultant to support Research activities in its Sexual and Reproductive Health and TB Department. Based in or near Washington, D.C., the Consultant will report to the Research Advisor in the department and will work primarily with the Woman’s Health Project and the Research Advisor for Reproductive Health. The position requires flexibility and willingness to assume varied duties and projects and offers an opportunity to assist PSI staff on a variety of projects in international family planning (FP) and reproductive health (RH). PSI offers a dynamic, creative, and progressive work environment. This position is open to a minimum 6 month contract, preferably longer, and a minimum of 30 hours per week. Candidate must be able to work on-site when required. The position requires a dedicated candidate who is a fast learner, can manage his/her own time, and is an excellent communicator. A daily rate commensurate with the candidate’s experience will be provided.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Duties include, but are not be limited to:

• Conducting literature reviews and assisting in data analysis;
• Analyzing data, writing manuscripts and reports for publication, and coordinating internal and external processes in journal submission
• Coordinating abstract submission from PSI country offices and facilitating review processes in advance of upcoming RH conferences
• Attending and representing SRHT and/or PSI at internal and external meetings
• Compiling indicators for RH/FP proposals, reports and other communication documents;
• Updating, editing, and improving internal knowledge management resources;
• Fulfilling additional programmatic and administrative functions as required.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Master’s degree candidate; some international work experience preferred.
• Excellent writing, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative research methods and data analysis.
• Required computer skills: STATA and/or SPSS, Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Willingness to use Wiki software, and familiarity with database development.
• Native-level English with ability to work in Spanish or French a plus.

APPLY ONLINE at http://www.psi.org . PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

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Organization: Futures Group
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 May 2014

Company Profile

About Futures Group
Futures Group, the global consulting firm, helps to protect and promote people’s well-being around the world. For 40 years, Futures Group has created lasting solutions to some of the most pressing public health challenges facing nations. We predict future health and development trends, uncover barriers to well-being, and forge on-the-ground partnerships to ensure lasting change.

About GRM International
GRM International is a leading international development management company specializing in the provision of project design, management expertise and technical assistance to development projects for bilateral and multilateral funding agencies, governments and corporations. For more than 45 years, GRM has been bringing expertise in managing large-scale projects, and sourcing and managing high quality experts covering all disciplinary skills required to implement development projects.

About our Group of Companies
GRM International, Futures Group, and the Effective Development Group are a group of companies with a joint focus on reaching people in need and creating better futures for our clients, communities and colleagues around the world. With more than 90 current projects operating in more than 85 countries, and $225 million in revenue, our combined group has a multisectoral focus, diverse technical offerings and a wide geographic reach. For more information, please visit www.futuresgroup.com, www.grminternational.com, and www.edgroup.com.au.

Position Summary
Futures Group is seeking a full time SharePoint Analyst with development skills to manage the successful consolidation of several legacy SharePoint instances and other web based systems into a single SharePoint 2013 Online instance. You will subsequently be responsible for the ongoing governance, administration and development of the SharePoint Online platform including the identification of further opportunities for using SharePoint throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities
• Understand current systems, processes and business requirements by engaging and collaborating with subject matter and system experts
• Plan and execute the successful consolidation of existing SharePoint instances and other web based systems into a single SharePoint 2013 Online instance ensuring effective communication with stakeholders and the broader user base
• Ensure that the feature set and capabilities of SharePoint Online are properly configured, functional and used appropriately
• Adhere to project deadlines and deliver to a high quality
• Administer SharePoint user groups used for security permissions, workflows and other SharePoint based applications
• Participate in the diagnosis and resolution of issues escalated through the IT ticketing system
• Leverage SharePoint functionality to implement solutions to simplify complex business processes streamlining and/or eliminating manual processes
• Design reusable site templates
• Assist in providing application training
• Write supporting documentation such as step-by-step process guides and technical documentation
• Maintain relationships with relevant vendors and external support providers including Microsoft

Qualifications
• Systems delivery/project management skills
• Demonstrated analysis and design skills
• Proven SharePoint migration and/or consolidation experience
• Strong understanding of business change management
• Extensive client-facing consulting experience
• Experience in communicating and working with business and other non-technical teams
• Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills
• Troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Understanding of the Microsoft Office 365 cloud service, specifically SharePoint Online
• Relevant Microsoft and SharePoint certifications
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in SharePoint 2010/2013 development and administration
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in SharePoint implementation, integration and customization

Physical Demands
• Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility

Work Environment
• Usual office working conditions free of disagreeable elements.

How to apply:

All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page. Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Organization: Population Services Intl.
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 18 May 2014

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.

PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.

PSI seeks experienced candidates for the position of Deputy Regional Director (DRD), for Southern Africa. The DRD will provide the technical and financial leadership for the Southern Africa Department both in PSI headquarters in Washington, D.C., and the field programs. Therefore, the DRD should have significant technical and managerial experience, especially in the area of marketing, research, capacity building institutional development, and financial management. The DRD will report to the Regional Director for Southern Africa and is based in Washington, DC.

Under the supervision of the Regional Director, the DRD will take lead responsibility in the following areas:

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Recruitment, direct supervision, capacity building and other personnel management for the Southern Africa Washington team;
* Liaison between Southern Africa and the Innovations/Technical Services Departments including Marketing, Research and Metrics and Learning & Performance;
* Oversight of financial and budget management of Southern Africa programs; in coordination with Finance/Accounting, Contracts, and Procurement Departments;
* Direct the management team of regional condom enterprise in South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, and Botswana.
* Managing the tracking of Platform Minimum Standards and Departmental Minimum Standards, and taking the lead on helping the region as a whole attain these standards;
* Provide short term technical assistance to Southern Africa Regional Programs;
* Support the Male Circumcision Partnership Project in coordination with Project Director, Field Offices, and RH/HIV Technical staff;

* Assisting the Southern Africa Regional Director with other tasks and projects as necessary,includingrepresenting the Regional Director at meetings as requested; and serving as Acting Regional Director when the Regional Director is not available.

* The DRD will also support the Regional Director in the following areas, as requested by the Regional Director:

• Donor Relations: Assist in building, maintaining, and/or strengthening donor relations
• New Business: Assist with building strategies for expanding business in the region
• Strategies and Objectives: Assist in setting and monitoring Strategic Plan and Platform objectives; and contributing to PSI worldwide program objectives and strategies including input on the wider PSI strategic planning process and how it relates to SA;
• Quality Assurance: Assist in maintaining the quality of SA operations; and assisting with overall programmatic oversight and management responsibility for all SA countries
• Other: Assist with other department activities as requested

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Minimum five years work experience in a developing country
* Senior management experience, preferably in a developing country
* Ten years of personnel, program and/or financial management experience, in social marketing preferred
* Relevant post-graduate degree (MBA, MIA, MPH, etc.) or equivalent experience
* Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
* Knowledge of international development and health issues
* Familiarity with the international donor community, particularly USAID, CDC, DOD, GFATM, DFID and the Gates Foundation.
* Fluency in English. French Highly Recommended.
* A creative, analytical mind
* Solid leadership and management skills, including good interpersonal skills
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* This position requires approximately 20% travel to Southern Africa countries

STATUS

* Level 5
* Exempt

Please Apply online at: www.psi.org.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

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Organization: Kickstart
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 May 2014

About the Organization:

KickStart is a non-profit social enterprise with a mission to lift millions of people in Africa out of poverty, quickly, cost-effectively and sustainably. KickStart works by designing very low micro-irrigation pumps, and mass marketing them to very poor, but entrepreneurial African men and women, who buy them and use them to establish profitable small-scale family businesses.

To date, over 140,000 families in Africa have created profitable farming businesses, lifting more than 700,000 people out of poverty, and generating more than $119 Million in new profits and wages each year.

KickStart has been recognized and has won many international prizes/accolades. Some of these include:

• Awarded the 1st ever U.S. State Department’s Secretary’s Innovation Award for the Empowerment of Women & Girls, 2012
• Ranked #64 by the Global Journal “Top 100 Best NGOs in the World”, 2012
• Named one of Forbes 2011 “30 Top Social Entrepreneurs”
• The Lemelson-MIT Prize for Sustainability, 2008
• The Peter F. Drucker Award for NonProfit Innovation, 2008
• Fast Company Magazine’s ‘Social Capitalist’ Award 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

About the Position:

KickStart is currently looking for a highly motivated, well-organized, detail-oriented, part-time intern with a genuine interest in fundraising to be based in New York City this summer. The intern will work closely with KickStart’s Development Manager and Development Associate on various research projects to identify and prioritize prospective funding sources. The ideal candidate would be enthusiastic, project oriented, computer savvy, and possess a genuine interest in learning about non-profit development. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a unique non-profit focused on international development, sharpen your research skills, and learn about fundraising. You will be working with a fast-paced team with a collective passion to alleviate poverty in Africa, enabling you to acquire tangible skills and learn about the social enterprise space. The position is unpaid, but academic credit is available. Hours are flexible to your schedule, as long as you can commit a minimum of 15 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• Research potential corporate and foundation funding sources
• Develop profiles and provide detailed research on prospective high-net-worth donors
• Update and maintain KickStart’s prospect research tracking tools
• Become familiar with KickStart’s online database, including accounts and learn to run queries
• Gain a good understanding of various research tools including, The Foundation Directory Online, and WealthEngine
• Other responsibilities as appropriate

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and familiarity with online research tools preferred
• Internet savvy and eager to learn new research skills
• Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Emotional maturity and a good sense of humor
• Highly motivated
• Familiarity with the international development space and interest in fundraising
• Commitment to KickStart’s mission, purpose and values, and to its methodology, history, culture, programs and constituencies

How to apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter to info@kickstart.org with the subject “Research Intern” by May 31st.

Organization: International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 May 2014

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Director (PD) will provide day-to-day leadership of a project to implement population-based HIV Impact Assessments in 15-20 countries with generalized or mixed HIV epidemics. The goal of the Project is to strengthen the monitoring of impact and outcomes to more comprehensively inform national responses to HIV.

The position requires a high level of technical, analytical, and managerial abilities, as well as demonstrated experience and sound judgment.

This position is contingent upon project award and funding.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The PD is expected to provide vision, direction, leadership, and management to ensure the strategic, programmatic, technical, and financial integrity of the program. The PD will guide overall program administration, technical implementation, and fiscal management and will be the primary point of contact with the funder in-country, local government counterparts, and partner institutions.

The PD will assume the following responsibilities:

• Work with project staff to ensure effective implementation and coordination of project activities and monitor progress toward the achievement of project goals and objectives
• Harness human, material, and financial resources appropriate for the project
• Oversee the development and tracking of project budgets
• Participate in planning meetings with CDC
• Supervise and manage the central project team, and provide oversight to country teams of highly qualified staff, aligning their efforts with project goals
• Oversee all activities, outputs, and outcomes related to project management and administration, including reporting, financial transactions, execution of project plans, and project performance monitoring and evaluation
• Provide technical leadership in the design, analysis, and synthesis of impact assessments
• Assure the quality of HIV impact assessments
• Assure the sustainability of interventions, particularly in the area of capacity building
• Advise country counterparts on technical issues and participate in relevant technical advisory groups with counterparts and partner institutions
• Troubleshoot to prevent and resolve potential problems and review outputs for quality control
• Represent the project in all matters pertaining to the execution of program-related activities before local governments, CDC, and other partners, including interactions with the most senior level representatives of these institutions
• Cultivate strategic relationships and alliances with the other USG partners and funders, including private sector partnerships
• Serve as the primary advocate for the project with national/international partners
• Present progress, achievements, and lessons learned to key stakeholders, including CDC, the government, and other implementing partners
• Increase the visibility of the project through representation at high-level visits with the CDC

EDUCATION:

• Advanced degree in demography, public health, economics, sociology, or related health, medical, or social science discipline; master’s degree at minimum, doctoral-level degree preferable

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least twelve (12) years of experience in the management of large-scale international health or development projects, with proven capacity in building and managing a diverse team of technical and support staff
• At least ten (10) years of experience in managing or implementing population-based surveys in developing countries (this 10 years of experience can be concurrent with the previous requirement of 12 years of experience in the management of large-scale international health or development projects)
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating the dissemination and use of population-based and/or facility-based data in developing countries
• Demonstrated competence in the analysis of population-based and/or facility-based data preferable
• Demonstrated competence working within CDC or similar regulations and procedures
• Proven experience in establishing working relationships and collaborating with USG, other bilateral and/or multilateral donor agencies, and with host-country governments
• Fluent English oral and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally in English
• Fluency in French preferable

How to apply:

Please send a cover letter and CV by email with a subject title “Impact Assessment – Project Director” to icap-jobs@columbia.edu.

Please do not attach any certificates when submitting on-line. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

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:

http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=c3RldmVueS41NDY1MS4zODMwQGlyYy5hcGxpdHJhay...

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Apr 2014

Terms of Reference

Public Finance and Local Governance Consultant – Research and Evidence

1. Background

UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Public investments oriented toward and reaching girls and boys are essential to the fulfillment of their rights, as recognized in the Article IV of the Convention for the Rights of the Child (CRC), which obligates governments to undertake measures to the maximum extent of their available resources to fulfill children’s rights.

The role of national public finance policy and management is increasingly central for achieving results for children. For UNICEF, to leverage national resources means not only supporting the development of child-friendly policies and institutions, but also tackling budget and public financial management (PFM)-related bottlenecks and barriers to ensure that inputs are translated into intended outputs and impact for children. UNICEF’s engagements in budgets and public finance issues are particularly important for addressing social exclusion. Even when overall policies are improving and budgets are increasing, inequitable and inefficient budgetary allocations, as well as issues with subnational budget planning and management, play a key role in the systematic exclusion of disadvantaged children.

Therefore, in line with UNICEF’s 2014-2017 Strategic Plan, the Social Inclusion Section in UNICEF New York Headquarters will prioritize activities around two inter-related initiatives aimed at increasing the advocacy around and the support to UNICEF field offices, in order to increase the size, efficiency, equity and transparency of public investments towards achieving children’s rights. The two initiatives and expected UNICEF contributions are:

1. Provide technical input to the development of and consultation around the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC)’s General Comment on Public Spending to Realize Children’s Rights (GC);
2. Develop an internal Strategic Guidance (SG) on Public Finance and Local Governance (PFLG) to synergize, take to scale and systemize the equity focus of sector-based and cross-cutting initiatives led or supported by UNICEF.

It is expected that the evidence and strategies identified for the SG will feed into the evidence and advocacy messages for both the GC itself and the resource handbook that will be developed and disseminated during 2016 to facilitate the GC implementation by stakeholders such as governments, parliamentarians and civil society organizations.

2. Purpose

UNICEF is seeking a consultant to provide research and evidence generation support for the UNICEF’s contribution to the GC and the development of the SG. To ensure the relevance and quality of the evidence generated from desk-based review and case studies, it is expected that the consultant will participate in and contribute to the consultation processes for the production of both the GC and the SG. In addition, the consultant is expected to liaise regularly with focal points in the Programming Division in NYHQ on sector-specific PFLG issues. Due to the tight production timelines of both initiatives and the need for frequent, timely feedback to ensure best quality of deliverables, this consultant is expected to work full time and on-site.

3. Expected Results

Under the supervision of Chief of PFLG Unit, the consultant will produce the following results:

· A literature review of evidence on effective strategies, approaches, and practices, as well as lessons learned in the area of PFLG:

o Based on secondary research and through an extensive desk review, the consultant will summarize and synthesize relevant experiences and findings from available literature, in order to generate the evidence base for identifying effective strategies, approaches and practices, as well as lessons learned. The scope of the review may include i) relevant internal publications (e.g. the global stock-take, and the multi-media case studies of UNICEF county initiatives), and ii) external publications including, but not limited to, those by the World Bank, International Budget Partnership (IBP), Decentralization and Local Governance (DeLoG), ODI Centre for Aid and Public Expenditure (CAPE), Oxfam, and other UN agencies.

o The outputs will be delivered in modules that correspond to the five categories of PFLG interventions in the SG, namely i) budget data and bottlenecks analysis, ii) policy dialogue and advocacy around budget issues identified; iii) budget monitoring and tracking with a focus on strengthening local governance, iv) budgetary impact assessments (e.g. has UNICEF’s PFLG work led to greater, more efficient, equitable public spending?), and v) cross-cutting capacity development and partnerships.

· Input to the drafting and the consultation processes of the CRC General Comment and the PFLG Strategic Guidance:based on the above, the consultant will draw out relevant supporting evidence and produce drafting and analytical input to the milestones products for the GC and SG.

4. Duration

This is a 9-month assignment expected to begin on May 19, 2014. This consultancy is required to be full time, on-site at UNICEF Headquarters in New York City, although occasional working offsite is possible subject to supervisor pre-approval.

5. Activities and Deadlines

The consultant will be responsible for delivering on the following:

Output/DeliverableDeadline Amount Payable US$Literature review of evidence on effective PFLG strategies, approaches, and practices Review methodology developed May 26, 2014 Evidence base for modules 1-2 developed June 6, 2014 Evidence base for modules 3-4 developed June 20, 2014 Evidence base for modules 5 developed June 30, 2014 Other evidence as needed for the CRC General Comment See below PFLG strategic guidance Drafting and analytical inputs to annotated outline June 30, 2014 Drafting and analytical inputs to zero draft August 30, 2014 Participation in the expert meeting* Sept 30, 2014 Participation in the consultations with reference groups Oct. 31, 2014 Drafting and analytical inputs to the final draft Dec. 31, 2014 Companion resource handbook produced Feb. 18. 2015 CRC General Comment Drafting inputs to scoping document August 31, 2014 Participation in the expert meeting* Sept. 30, 2014 Drafting input to outline Oct. 30, 2014 Drafting input to zero draft Jan. 31, 2015TOTAL

*the meeting serves two purposes.

6. Competencies and Skills Required

· Advanced university degree in Economics, Public Finance, Social Sciences, Public Policy and/or Administration, International Relations or other relevant discipline.

· Minimum of 8 years of professional work experience in public financial policy, management and budgeting. Experience in local/community-level budget monitoring and analysis strongly preferred. Familiarity with UNICEF programming is a plus. Experience in fragile states also desirable.

· Strong research and drafting skills, especially to analyze and package qualitative information.

· Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and drive for results.

· Fluency in English mandatory. Fluency in French highly desirable.

How to apply:

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a one-page cover letter summarizing relevant experience, CV and P 11 form (which can be downloaded from our website at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html) to pdconsultants@unicef.org with subject line “Public Finance and Local Governance Consultant – Research and Evidence” by 30^th April 2014, 5:00pm EST.

At the end of the cover letter, please indicate: (a) acknowledgement that you are able to be located in New York City throughout the duration of this assignment; and (b) your daily rate to perform this assignment (Note: your daily rate will be paid out on a monthly basis according to the number of official UN working days each month). Applications that do not include this information will not be considered. Compensation will be commensurate to experience and guided by competitive market rates.

Country: United States of America
Closing date: 02 May 2014

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NUTRITION INTERVENTIONS – IMPROVING THEIR DELIVERY MEETING

20-22 MAY 2014, NEW YORK, USA

BACKGROUNDNutrition has received substantial attention and support over the past 3 years, largely due to successful

expansion and influence of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement. Globally UNICEF is seen as an important

partner by national governments as well as many donors and as a consequence UNICEF is requested by

numerous national authorities to sportive support in policy and programme design and implementation as well

as to take a leading role in coordination. In order to be able to meet these expectations, UNICEF as strengthened

its human resource capacity in terms of absolute numbers, distribution and skills building efforts at country,

regional and global levels. However, available information indicates that progress in countries is often slow,

objectives are not met, and that country offices struggle with systems challenges, limited absorption capacity,

and prioritizing strategically.

With increasing funding to UNICEF around nutrition and consequently higher expectations to deliver quality

results UNICEF headquarters nutrition section is proposing a meeting with regional and country offices to

discuss on ways to improve delivery of nutrition interventions through enhanced accountability mechanisms.WORKSHOPThe meeting will take place in New York, 20th-22nd May 2014. It will bring together nutrition staff from 18

UNICEF country offices, nutrition regional advisors from the 7 regions, and nutrition section staff from UNICEF

HQNY. The overall objective will be to discuss and agree on mechanisms that will increase UNICEF’s capacity to

better manage country programmes, delivery results in an efficient manner and enhance UNICEF’s

accountability.

Each session will be facilitated by at least 2 individuals. Countries are being requested to prepare posters

outlining the major nutrition grants received, challenges in implementation, facilitating factors, and way

forward.

TASKSThe consultant will

• Take note of each session proceedings and discussions

• Draft and finalize the meeting report

DELIVERABLEDraft and Final Report of the discussions at the workshop (including an executive summary)2

PROJECT DURATION: 15 days starting from 19 May 2014 up to 30 June 2014The consultant will work for a total of 15 working days over a period of 1.5 month.

It is envisaged that the consultant would spend approximately:

1 day prior to the meeting getting familiarized with the meeting agenda

3 days during the meeting taking notes (20 - 22 May)

1 day after the meeting to discuss with UNICEF HQ on meeting report

10 days writing the meeting report including executive summary

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

• Graduate and advanced degree in the area of nutrition and public health related field

• Minimum five years of relevant experience in nutrition and/or public health, with experience in reportwriting

• Excellent writing skills

• Ability to work independently and deliver quality results with limited supervision

CONSULTANT’S WORK PLACE AND RELATED TRAVEL

The consultant is expected to attend the meeting in New York to take notes of the discussions. The draftingand finalization of the report can be home-based.

APPLICATIONSDeadline for submissions is 2 May 2014.

Submissions should be sent to pdconsultants@unicef.org with the subject line “Nutrition InterventionsMeeting”

Applications must include:

• Curriculum vitae & P11 form (which can be downloaded from our website at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html)

• One recent report/writing (past 12 months) as example of work

• A quote for daily rate to perform the consultancy (in US$)Task Timeline # of DaysPreparation for the meeting 19 May 1

Note taking during meeting 20-22 May 3

Meeting report structure 23 May 1

1st draft of the meeting report 26 May – 6 June 5

Compile comments and develop 2nd draft 9-18 June 3

Final report (including revision of 2nd draft based oncomments)

23-27 June 2

General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants / Individual Contractors

1. Legal Status

The individual engaged by UNICEF under this contract as a consultant or individual contractors (the “Contractor”) is engaged in a personal capacity and not as representatives of a Government or of any other entity external to the United Nations. The Contractor is neither a "staff member" under the Staff Regulations of the United Nations and UNICEF policies and procedures nor an "official" for the purpose of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations, 1946. The Contractor may, however, be afforded the status of "Experts on Mission" in the sense of Section 22 of Article VI of the Convention and the Contractor is required by UNICEF to travel in order to fulfill the requirements of this contract, the Contractor may be issued a United Nations Certificate in accordance with Section 26 of Article VII of the Convention.

1. Obligations

The Contractor shall complete the assignment set out in the Terms of Reference for this contract with due diligence, efficiency and economy, in accordance with generally accepted professional techniques and practices.

The Contractor must respect the impartiality and independence of UNICEF and the United Nations and in connection with this contract must neither seek nor accept instructions from anyone other than UNICEF. During the term of this contract the Contractor must refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on UNICEF or the United Nations and must not engage in any activity that is incompatible with the administrative instructions and policies and procedures of UNICEF. The Contractor must exercise the utmost discretion in all matters relating to this contract.

In particular, but without limiting the foregoing, the Contractor (a) will conduct him- or herself in a manner consistent with the Standards of Conduct in the International Civil Service; and (b) will comply with the administrative instructions and policies and procedures of UNICE relating to fraud and corruption; information disclosure; use of electronic communication assets; harassment, sexual harassment and abuse of authority; and the requirements set forth in the Secretary General's Bulletin on Special Measures for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse.

Unless otherwise authorized by the appropriate official in the office concerned, the Contractor must not communicate at any time to the media or to any institution, person, Government or other entity external to UNICEF any information that has not been made public and which has become known to the Contractor by reason of his or her association with UNICEF or the United Nations. The Contractor may not use such information without the written authorization of UNICEF, and shall under no circumstances use such information for his or her private advantage or that of others. These obligations do not lapse upon termination of this contact.

1. Title rights

UNICEF shall be entitled to all property rights, including but not limited to patents, copyrights and trademarks, with regard to material created by the Contractor which bears a direct relation to, or is made in order to perform, this contract. At the request of UNICEF, the Contractor shall assist in securing such property rights and transferring them to UNICEF in compliance with the requirements of the law governing such rights.

1. Travel

If UNICEF determines that the Contractor needs to travel in order to perform this contract, that travel shall be specified in the contract and the Contractor’s travel costs shall be set out in the contract, on the following basis:

(a) UNICEF will pay for travel in economy class via the most direct and economical route; provided however that in exceptional circumstances, such as for medical reasons, travel in business class may be approved by UNICEF on a case-by-case basis.

(b) UNICEF will reimburse the Contractor for out-of-pocket expenses associated with such travel by paying an amount equivalent to the daily subsistence allowance that would be paid to staff members undertaking similar travel for official purposes.

1. Statement of good health

Before commencing work, the Contractor must deliver to UNICEF a certified self-statement of good health and to take full responsibility for the accuracy of that statement. In addition, the Contractor must include in this statement of good health (a) confirmation that he or she has been informed regarding inoculations required for him or her to receive, at his or her own cost and from his or her own medical practitioner or other party, for travel to the country or countries to which travel is authorized; and (b) a statement he or she is covered by medical/health insurance and that, if required to travel beyond commuting distance from his or her usual place or residence to UNICEF (other than to duty station(s) with hardship ratings “H” and “A”, a list of which has been provided to the Contractor) the Contractor’s medical/health insurance covers medical evacuations. The Contractor will be responsible for assuming all costs that may be occurred in relation to the statement of good health.

1. Insurance

The Contractor is fully responsible for arranging, at his or her own expense, such life, health and other forms of insurance covering the term of this contract as he or she considers appropriate taking into account, among other things, the requirements of paragraph 5 above. The Contractor is not eligible to participate in the life or health insurance schemes available to UNICEF and United Nations staff members. The responsibility of UNICEF and the United Nations is limited solely to the payment of compensation under the conditions described in paragraph 7 below.

1. Service incurred death, injury or illness

If the Contractor is travelling with UNICEF’s prior approval and at UNICEF's expense in order to perform his or her obligations under this contract, or is performing his or her obligations under this contract in a UNICEF or United Nations office with UNICEF’s approval, the Contractor (or his or her dependents as appropriate), shall be entitled to compensation from UNICEF in the event of death, injury or illness attributable to the fact that the Contractor was travelling with UNICEF’s prior approval and at UNICEF's expense in order to perform his or her obligations under this contractor, or was performing his or her obligations under this contract in a UNICEF or United Nations office with UNICEF’s approval. Such compensation will be paid through a third party insurance provider retained by UNICEF and shall be capped at the amounts set out in the Administrative Instruction on Individual Consultants and Contractors. Under no circumstances will UNICEF be liable for any other or greater payments to the Contractor (or his or her dependents as appropriate).

1. Arbitration

(a) Any dispute arising out of or, in connection with, this contract shall be resolved through amicable negotiation between the parties.

(b) If the parties are not able to reach agreement after attempting amicable negotiation for a period of thirty (30) days after one party has notified the other of such a dispute, either party may submit the matter to arbitration in accordance with the UNCITRAL procedures within fifteen (15) days thereafter. If neither party submits the matter for arbitration within the specified time the dispute will be deemed resolved to the full satisfaction of both parties. Such arbitration shall take place in New York before a single arbitrator agreed to by both parties; provided however that should the parties be unable to agree on a single arbitrator within thirty days of the request for arbitration, the arbitrator shall be designated by the United Nations Legal Counsel. The decision rendered in the arbitration shall constitute final adjudication of the dispute.

1. Penalties for Underperformance

Payment of fees to the Contractor under this contractor, including each installment or periodic payment (if any), is subject to the Contractor’s full and complete performance of his or her obligations under this contract with regard to such payment to UNICEF’s satisfaction, and UNICEF’s certification to that effect.

1. Termination of Contract

This contract may be terminated by either party before its specified termination date by giving notice in writing to the other party. The period of notice shall be five (5) business days (in the UNICEF office engaging the Contractor) in the case of contracts for a total period of less than two (2) months and ten (10) business days (in the UNICEF office engaging the Contractor) in the case of contracts for a longer period; provided however that in the event of termination on the grounds of impropriety or other misconduct by the Contractor (including but not limited to breach by the Contractor of relevant UNICEF policies, procedures, and administrative instructions), UNICEF shall be entitled to terminate the contract without notice. If this contract is terminated in accordance with this paragraph 10, the Contractor shall be paid on a pro rata basis determined by UNICEF for the actual amount of work performed to UNICEF’s satisfaction at the time of termination. UNICEF will also pay any outstanding reimbursement claims related to travel by the Contractor. Any additional costs incurred by UNICEF resulting from the termination of the contract by either party may be withheld from any amount otherwise due to the Contractor under this paragraph 10.

1. Taxation

UNICEF and the United Nations accept no liability for any taxes, duty or other contribution payable by the consultant and individual contractor on payments made under this contract. Neither UNICEF nor the United Nations will issue a statement of earnings to the consultant and individual contractor

How to apply:

Deadline for submissions is 2 May 2014.

Submissions should be sent to pdconsultants@unicef.org with the subject line “Nutrition InterventionsMeeting”

Applications must include:

• Curriculum vitae & P11 form (which can be downloaded from our website at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html)

• One recent report/writing (past 12 months) as example of work

• A quote for daily rate to perform the consultancy (in US$)

Organization: Columbia Univ.
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 May 2014

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Deputy Director of the Implementation Unit and working under general guidance from the Global Technical Assistance (TA) Principal Investigator, the Project Coordinator provides broad managerial support to the planning and implementation of a five-year PEPFAR-funded international TA program. The Global TA program will focus on the provision of primarily short and medium-term technical assistance related to HIV care and treatment services for adults and children (HIV C&T) in specific countries. The Project Coordinator will coordinate the development of all work plans and assist with monitoring, evaluation and reporting on all projects undertaken within the program. The Project Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring that project activities are effectively supported by technical, program, financial and administrative support from across ICAP.

This position is grant funded.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Serves as the primary point of communication and coordination internally within ICAP and between ICAP and collaborating partners to address technical and operational matters
• Develops, triages and coordinates responses to requests from the USG donor including work plans, budgets, and progress reports
• Facilitates implementation of technical assistance projects and activities across ICAP, its country offices and collaborating partners
• Assists in monitoring project work plans and expenditures
• Coordinates logistics, content and evaluation of program-related meetings, conferences, trainings and workshops
• Assists with generating, routing, reviewing and approvals of project-related grant actions
• Assists with the development and overall management of consultancy agreements and sub-agreements with collaborating partners
• Assists with the development of project plans, monitoring guidelines and tools
• Coordinates and develops presentations, success stories and other project documents
• Perform other duties, as assigned

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Administration or related discipline

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum five (5) years of project management experience either in the headquarters of an international organization or working in a developing country
• Excellent communication, budgeting, writing and quantitative skills
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with donors, implementing partners and other stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while working as a part of a team
• Fluency in English

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Foreign language proficiency in French or Portuguese is a strong advantage
• Familiarity with clinical or other scientific/technical areas related to planning and evaluation of public health programs focused on HIV or HIV-related conditions

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires international or domestic travel up to 20% time

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please cut and paste the following web address to your browser:

http://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=141081

Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Organization: International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 May 2014

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Project Director, the Lead Epidemiologist will provide high-level technical direction in the planning and implementation of population-based HIV Impact Assessments in 15-20 countries with generalized or mixed HIV epidemics. The goal of the Project is to strengthen the monitoring of impact and outcomes to more comprehensively inform national responses to HIV.

The position requires a high level of technical, analytical, and managerial abilities, as well as demonstrated experience and sound judgment.

This position is contingent upon project award and funding.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

· Under the guidance of the Project Director, perform a broad and complex range of investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities related to surveillance and the detection of HIV incidence, prevalence, and mortality at the national and sub-national level

· Collect, analyze, and interpret public health-related data, policies, and reports

· Apply principles of evidence-based public health, disease surveillance, medical terminology, and biostatistics to datasets

· Translate data analysis results from large datasets into actionable information and develop comprehensive and population-based approaches to healthcare delivery and health improvement for country beneficiaries

· Work as an experienced team or project member and provide analytical expertise for specific assessments or more complex individual epidemiologic analyses

· Develop and design methods of collecting, analyzing, and disseminating data and apply knowledge of program processes and methods for prevention, intervention, and control of HIV

· Provide technical leadership, direction and support to all country-based project teams implementing the impact assessments

· Serve as the technical link with/liaison to CDC and other collaborating partners to generate work plans, corresponding budgets, training programs, evaluation plans, and content for meetings, workshops and conferences

· Support activities to build local technical capacity in the design and implementation of population-based surveys

· Lead and/or assist the Project Director, CDC staff, and local collaborators in the generation and presentation of project reports, publications and presentations

EDUCATION:

· Requires an advanced degree in public health, with a specialization in epidemiology

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Minimum of eight (8) years of experience working on international public health projects either in the headquarters of an international organization or in resource-limited settings in the field

· Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of programs for population-based impact assessments

· Knowledge of research design, demonstration, and evaluation concepts and methodologies; of statistical concepts and methods and their application to research analysis; of standard and appropriate research sources and texts; and of measurement, testing and evaluation procedures

· Knowledge of computer software programs, including SAS, MS Access, Excel, and Power Point

· Strong knowledge of SAS and MS Access preferred

· Knowledge of current social, economic, and public health issues related to STD and HIV/AIDS

· Ability to analyze issues, draw valid conclusions, and make recommendations; to prepare and present comprehensive statistical and narrative reports; to conduct effective presentations; to interpret departmental policies and procedures, grants, legislation, and regulations relating to research activities; to prepare concise reports; and to supervise the work of others

· Excellent communication, writing and quantitative skills, including the development of measurable objectives, operational plans, and measurable indicators/targets for public health programs and projects

· Proven ability to effectively train and build capacity of local/country partners

· Demonstrated experience establishing, growing and maintaining effective working relationships with donors, implementing partners and other stakeholders

· Fluent English oral and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally in English

· Previous experience in sub-Saharan Africa

How to apply:

Please send a cover letter and CV by email with a subject title “Impact Assessment – Lead Epidemiologist” to icap-jobs@columbia.edu.

Please do not attach any certificates when submitting on-line. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

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

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

How to apply:

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

Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Apr 2014

Terms of Reference

Consultant to Coordinate UNICEF’s Participation at AIDS 2014-Melbourne

1. Introduction

The International Conference on HIV/AIDS will be held in Melbourne, Australia, 20-25 July 2014. The conference theme “Stepping up the Pace” recognizes that we are at a critical time and we need to capture the optimism that has recently emerged and build on it to ensure that HIV remains on top of the global agenda. The pace needs to further increase to ultimately reverse the trajectory of the epidemic. Stepping up the Pace reminds us that we have to energize and revitalize our efforts to increase investments, collaborative research and political commitment. This can be done through controlled and coordinated action, including significant programme scale-up in resource-limited settings, commitment to evidence-based interventions, and more effective and intensive interventions in “hotspots” where Key Affected Populations (KAPs) are being left behind. Crucially there is the need to involve KAPs and address the stigma and discrimination which they face, including punitive government policies.

UNICEF has a significant stake in AIDS 2014. For the first time, UNICEF is partnering with the conference organizers – the International AIDS Society (IAS) - to support youth participation at the conference through the IAS’s Youth Scholarship Programme. An important part of the advocacy that UNICEF will engage in at AIDS 2014 relates to adolescents. A series of strategic events and presentations that reflects the work on HIV/AIDS and adolescents will be conducted as part of the formal programme as well as side events. To support the preparations for AIDS 2014, UNICEF HQ and the Australian National Committee for UNICEF will employ a consultant for the duration of three (3) months. UNICEF HQ has agreed to provide funding for this purpose.

2. Objective/Justification

A consultant is needed to assist with the preparation and coordination of UNICEF’s conference participation. The primary objective of the consultancy is to facilitate the participation of UNICEF staff in pre-conference and conference activities, including, but not limited to, the Global Partner’s Forum, UNICEF-led plenary, UNICEF satellites and other similar events, UNICEF-led workshops and sessions, among others. Support will be for logistics and for documenting UNICEF’s activities at the conference. A special focus will be on the youth scholarships, including the youth program and global village activities, to which UNICEF is directly contributing.

3. Responsibilities

3.1 In close collaboration and under the guidance of the UNICEF HQ team, liaise with the conference organizers and coordinate the participation of UNICEF delegation at the main pre-Conference Meetings and the main Conference. Main responsibilities include:

• Acting as focal point for UNICEF for all logistical support, including – but not limited to keeping track of arrival and departure schedules of participants; act as liaison between the hotel and UNICEF delegation; coordinate daily UNICEF meetings; update daily schedules of VIPs, arrange for distribution of conference materials, including badges; provide delegation with necessary documentation, and supporting media events
• Acting as focal point for UNICEF on all participation of young people who receive scholarships to the conference. This includes liaising with the IAS, and supporting young people who receive scholarships generally, as well as linking them into the youth program, the global village, the formal conference program and other side events and activities to raise the profile of young people at the conference
• Support HQ with the UNAIDS joint Booth preparations and running (including - but not limited to finding volunteers to man the Booth; act as the link with UNAIDS publications focal point to stock Booth with material; prepare terms of reference (ToR) for volunteers; manage general Booth proceedings)
• Handle UNICEF HQ’s preparations of pre-conference meetings. Preparations will include - but are not limited to coordination of logistics; updating agendas; coordination of available UNICEF materials at the meeting sites
• Provide practical support to the UNICEF delegation on their activities in the Global Village (including - but not limited to updating events’ schedules; guarantee the availability of UNICEF documentation at the site; oversee UNICEF branding of the booth in the Global Village).
• Manage UNICEF participation at specific satellite events (including - but not limited to UNICEF branding and availability of UNICEF documentation at meeting rooms; escort VIPs; update and print agendas)

3.2 Perform any other duties related to conference coordination as may be assigned by UNICEF staff overseeing conference organization.

3.3.Write a report on the week’s activities outlining lessons learned and best practice on UNICEFs’ engagement at the Conference.

4. Deliverable Outcomes

1. Logistics for the UNICEF led sessions and events before and during the conference effectively implemented (venue, equipment, translation facilities, links with the media etc.)
2. Logistics for young people who receive scholarships, as well as UNICEF participants (travel, accommodation) facilitated in collaboration with the Australian National Committee for UNICEF.
3. Facilitated regular meeting of UNICEF staff during the conference (morning meetings to discuss the daily outcomes of the conference).
4. Successful pre-conference events for UNICEF.
5. Regular monthly reports to UNICEF during the preparation for AIDS 2014.
6. Final report on the outcomes of the conference including the pre-conference with respect to the organizational HIV/AIDS priorities.

5. Qualifications

• University degree in communications, event management, marketing and public relations or related fields
• At least two years’ experience of relevant professional work in the planning and management of social development programmes, with practical experience in the adaptation and application of planning processes to specific project activities.
• Experience in working with and facilitating meetings with global audiences in HIV and AIDS related areas
• Ability to coordinate and network with partners
• Good communication and writing skills
• Relevant computer skills
• Native in English (spoken and written). Other UN languages are an advantage

6.Duration:From 15 May to 15 August. For a maximum of 40 days.

7.Work Station:UNICEF Australia, Melbourne.

8. How to Apply

Deadline for submissions: 30 April 2014

Qualified candidates are requested to send their submissions to with subject line: Consultancy to Coordinate UNICEF’s Participation at AIDS 2014-Melbourne

Applications must include:

• Cover letter

• Maximum 3-page curriculum vitae (CV);

• Signed P11 form (which can be downloaded fromhttp://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html)

· An indication of ability, availability and a quote for daily rate to undertake the terms of reference above, (in US$). Applications submitted without a daily rate will not be considered.

NOTE: Files should not exceed 5.0MB limit. It is advised to send two emails if you exceed the limit.

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General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants / Individual Contractors

1. Legal Status

The individual engaged by UNICEF under this contract as a consultant or individual contractors (the “Contractor”) is engaged in a personal capacity and not as representatives of a Government or of any other entity external to the United Nations. The Contractor is neither a "staff member" under the Staff Regulations of the United Nations and UNICEF policies and procedures nor an "official" for the purpose of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations, 1946. The Contractor may, however, be afforded the status of "Experts on Mission" in the sense of Section 22 of Article VI of the Convention and the Contractor is required by UNICEF to travel in order to fulfill the requirements of this contract, the Contractor may be issued a United Nations Certificate in accordance with Section 26 of Article VII of the Convention.

1. Obligations

The Contractor shall complete the assignment set out in the Terms of Reference for this contract with due diligence, efficiency and economy, in accordance with generally accepted professional techniques and practices.

The Contractor must respect the impartiality and independence of UNICEF and the United Nations and in connection with this contract must neither seek nor accept instructions from anyone other than UNICEF. During the term of this contract the Contractor must refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on UNICEF or the United Nations and must not engage in any activity that is incompatible with the administrative instructions and policies and procedures of UNICEF. The Contractor must exercise the utmost discretion in all matters relating to this contract.

In particular, but without limiting the foregoing, the Contractor (a) will conduct him- or herself in a manner consistent with the Standards of Conduct in the International Civil Service; and (b) will comply with the administrative instructions and policies and procedures of UNICE relating to fraud and corruption; information disclosure; use of electronic communication assets; harassment, sexual harassment and abuse of authority; and the requirements set forth in the Secretary General's Bulletin on Special Measures for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse.

Unless otherwise authorized by the appropriate official in the office concerned, the Contractor must not communicate at any time to the media or to any institution, person, Government or other entity external to UNICEF any information that has not been made public and which has become known to the Contractor by reason of his or her association with UNICEF or the United Nations. The Contractor may not use such information without the written authorization of UNICEF, and shall under no circumstances use such information for his or her private advantage or that of others. These obligations do not lapse upon termination of this contact.

1. Title rights

UNICEF shall be entitled to all property rights, including but not limited to patents, copyrights and trademarks, with regard to material created by the Contractor which bears a direct relation to, or is made in order to perform, this contract. At the request of UNICEF, the Contractor shall assist in securing such property rights and transferring them to UNICEF in compliance with the requirements of the law governing such rights.

1. Travel

If UNICEF determines that the Contractor needs to travel in order to perform this contract, that travel shall be specified in the contract and the Contractor’s travel costs shall be set out in the contract, on the following basis:

(a) UNICEF will pay for travel in economy class via the most direct and economical route; provided however that in exceptional circumstances, such as for medical reasons, travel in business class may be approved by UNICEF on a case-by-case basis.

(b) UNICEF will reimburse the Contractor for out-of-pocket expenses associated with such travel by paying an amount equivalent to the daily subsistence allowance that would be paid to staff members undertaking similar travel for official purposes.

1. Statement of good health

Before commencing work, the Contractor must deliver to UNICEF a certified self-statement of good health and to take full responsibility for the accuracy of that statement. In addition, the Contractor must include in this statement of good health (a) confirmation that he or she has been informed regarding inoculations required for him or her to receive, at his or her own cost and from his or her own medical practitioner or other party, for travel to the country or countries to which travel is authorized; and (b) a statement he or she is covered by medical/health insurance and that, if required to travel beyond commuting distance from his or her usual place or residence to UNICEF (other than to duty station(s) with hardship ratings “H” and “A”, a list of which has been provided to the Contractor) the Contractor’s medical/health insurance covers medical evacuations. The Contractor will be responsible for assuming all costs that may be occurred in relation to the statement of good health.

1. Insurance

The Contractor is fully responsible for arranging, at his or her own expense, such life, health and other forms of insurance covering the term of this contract as he or she considers appropriate taking into account, among other things, the requirements of paragraph 5 above. The Contractor is not eligible to participate in the life or health insurance schemes available to UNICEF and United Nations staff members. The responsibility of UNICEF and the United Nations is limited solely to the payment of compensation under the conditions described in paragraph 7 below.

1. Service incurred death, injury or illness

If the Contractor is travelling with UNICEF’s prior approval and at UNICEF's expense in order to perform his or her obligations under this contract, or is performing his or her obligations under this contract in a UNICEF or United Nations office with UNICEF’s approval, the Contractor (or his or her dependents as appropriate), shall be entitled to compensation from UNICEF in the event of death, injury or illness attributable to the fact that the Contractor was travelling with UNICEF’s prior approval and at UNICEF's expense in order to perform his or her obligations under this contractor, or was performing his or her obligations under this contract in a UNICEF or United Nations office with UNICEF’s approval. Such compensation will be paid through a third party insurance provider retained by UNICEF and shall be capped at the amounts set out in the Administrative Instruction on Individual Consultants and Contractors. Under no circumstances will UNICEF be liable for any other or greater payments to the Contractor (or his or her dependents as appropriate).

1. Arbitration

(a) Any dispute arising out of or, in connection with, this contract shall be resolved through amicable negotiation between the parties.

(b) If the parties are not able to reach agreement after attempting amicable negotiation for a period of thirty (30) days after one party has notified the other of such a dispute, either party may submit the matter to arbitration in accordance with the UNCITRAL procedures within fifteen (15) days thereafter. If neither party submits the matter for arbitration within the specified time the dispute will be deemed resolved to the full satisfaction of both parties. Such arbitration shall take place in New York before a single arbitrator agreed to by both parties; provided however that should the parties be unable to agree on a single arbitrator within thirty days of the request for arbitration, the arbitrator shall be designated by the United Nations Legal Counsel. The decision rendered in the arbitration shall constitute final adjudication of the dispute.

1. Penalties for Underperformance

Payment of fees to the Contractor under this contractor, including each installment or periodic payment (if any), is subject to the Contractor’s full and complete performance of his or her obligations under this contract with regard to such payment to UNICEF’s satisfaction, and UNICEF’s certification to that effect.

1. Termination of Contract

This contract may be terminated by either party before its specified termination date by giving notice in writing to the other party. The period of notice shall be five (5) business days (in the UNICEF office engaging the Contractor) in the case of contracts for a total period of less than two (2) months and ten (10) business days (in the UNICEF office engaging the Contractor) in the case of contracts for a longer period; provided however that in the event of termination on the grounds of impropriety or other misconduct by the Contractor (including but not limited to breach by the Contractor of relevant UNICEF policies, procedures, and administrative instructions), UNICEF shall be entitled to terminate the contract without notice. If this contract is terminated in accordance with this paragraph 10, the Contractor shall be paid on a pro rata basis determined by UNICEF for the actual amount of work performed to UNICEF’s satisfaction at the time of termination. UNICEF will also pay any outstanding reimbursement claims related to travel by the Contractor. Any additional costs incurred by UNICEF resulting from the termination of the contract by either party may be withheld from any amount otherwise due to the Contractor under this paragraph 10.

1. Taxation

UNICEF and the United Nations accept no liability for any taxes, duty or other contribution payable by the consultant and individual contractor on payments made under this contract. Neither UNICEF nor the United Nations will issue a statement of earnings to the consultant and individual contractor

How to apply:

Deadline for submissions: 30 April 2014

Qualified candidates are requested to send their submissions to with subject line: Consultancy to Coordinate UNICEF’s Participation at AIDS 2014-Melbourne

Applications must include:

• Cover letter

• Maximum 3-page curriculum vitae (CV);

• Signed P11 form (which can be downloaded fromhttp://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html)

· An indication of ability, availability and a quote for daily rate to undertake the terms of reference above, (in US$). Applications submitted without a daily rate will not be considered.

NOTE: Files should not exceed 5.0MB limit. It is advised to send two emails if you exceed the limit.

Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 21 Apr 2014

Join the Center for Global Health and Make a World of Difference

Center for Global Health

Division of Global Health Protection

Emergency Response and Recovery Branch

Epidemiologist (Reproductive Health), Job Series 601/ Grade GS-14

The Center for Global Health, Division of Global Health Protection (DGHP), Emergency Response and Recovery Branch (ERRB) is currently recruiting for a full-time Epidemiologist, GS-601-14 for our Epidemiology mission based in Atlanta, Georgia. The application deadline is Monday, April 21, 2014.

ERRB works with partners to strengthen the global public health workforce, support public health systems, and strive for program sustainability through key strategies that emphasize applying public health science and practice and demonstrating measurable public health results. The ERRB Branch uses training and consultation to help ministries of health (MOHs) to make short-term interventions and develop health systems to address health threats with Refugees and Individually Displaced People in affected countries.

The incumbent will serve as Epidemiologist in providing substantial input in the day-to-day technical and scientific planning, implementation and analysis of scientific research studies conducted by other scientists.

DUTIES:

As an epidemiologist you will:

· Develop policy and objectives, appraise programs, and initiate requirements for reproductive health epidemiological studies.

· Provide technical advice and assistance in the development of criteria and standards for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of contract, grant, and/or cooperative agreement proposals.

· Design, plan and initiate reproductive health epidemiologic studies, surveys, and investigations.

· Conduct research of existing literature and data in a specialty area, and preparing and/or presenting summaries for a variety of purposes.

· Serve as a national or internationally recognized consultant and expert on epidemiological issues on critical problems in the field of epidemiology.

· Evaluate data collection, quality control, and data utilization methods used to study epidemiological problems and issues.

· Serve as a project coordinator and recommends resources for epidemiologic projects.

· Identify or develop appropriate intervention methods to identify, treat or resolve emerging reproductive health issues.

· Serve as senior reproductive health subject matter expert and recommend resources for reproductive health epidemiologic projects.

· Represent the agency on reproductive health epidemiological issues.

Applications for this position should be submitted by April 21, 2014 through the USAJOBS website, www.usajobs.gov.

USAJOBS Announcements:https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/366022100

*Please select Atlanta in USAJOBS.*

Interested USPHS Commissioned Corps Officers should submit an application through USAJOBS.

For additional information about this announcement, please Mr Anderson:mea6@cdc.gov

This announcement is intended for job series GS- 601, Grade 14 or Commissioned Corps equivalent ranks.

How to apply:

Send cover letter CV/Resume to Mr Anderson:mea6@cdc.gov before 21 April Deadline

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.

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