NGO JOBS

Organization: Futures Group
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 17 Jan 2014

Company Profile

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.

Position SummaryThe Strategic Information Associate – DDIU will lead data use and analysis efforts in country and will work with a wide array of stakeholders at the national and local levels. He/she will be responsible for developing and overseeing implementation of the project’s strategies for increasing data demand and use for decision-making in HIV care and treatment. The DDIU associate’s technical knowledge base, skills and experience will include those necessary to engage in productive cross-cultural communication and capacity building with individuals from a wide range of educational, professional and socio-economic backgrounds and professional objectives for seeking and using health data.

Key Responsibilities• Provide technical assistance to promote monitoring and evaluation strategies to facilitate data usage and ownership in a manner that enhances the program and promotes sustainability • While working collaboratively with other consortium members, increase local capacity for the identification of data needs and the collection, analysis and communication of appropriate information.• Create a bridge between the SI and clinical teams to assure that there is productive two-way communication. Key tasks include: assuring that the SI staff provide data to the local core clinical teams; program teams review SI reports to identify trends and opportunities to improve program performance; SI and program teams work collaboratively to identify key indicators to track; and SI and program teams work together to facilitate the development of small test of change plans with LPTFs.• Work with the SI team to design and review data analysis for all program areas which goes beyond routine quarterly performance tracking to help identify problems and opportunities to improve program performance.• Work with the SI team to analyze findings, treatment outcomes, and supportive supervision data in order to develop recommendations for strengthening program performance. • Stay abreast of current literature relevant to HIV care and treatment and disseminate information to the SI team.

SMT / Stakeholder level• Conduct multi-site analysis of health facility data on key reports required by SMT and stakeholders• Compile and create trends for monthly, quarterly and semi-annual reports• Train other team members on best DDIU practices• Update and continuously monitor the DDIU work plans and help with its implementation• Facilitate internal DDIU conferences for shared experiences, • Attend regional conferences as required

Health Facility Level• Increase health facility demand for quality information, methods, and tools, and facilitation of information use in decision making• Help coordinate and provide training for data collection and analysis to the service providers• To ensure regular, accurate monitoring reports from our health facility (monthly, quarterly, annually) on all required indicators• To provide DDIU training to Stakeholders (health facility, Temporary Data Entry Staff, etc)• To conduct site visits to each health facility and provide technical assistance• To ensure regular, accurate reports from health facility (monthly, quarterly, annually) • To provide additional trainings as necessary• To provide quality control/assurance • To perform other responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• Masters in Public Health / Epidemiology/ Health Statistics• At least 5 years of experience in the public health arena, preferably working with and HER.• Experience working with SmartCare as a direct user, and providing technical support to LPTF’s in the use of an electronic health record system.• 5 years of practical data use/M&E experience, • Excellent data base management skills ( SQL, Access, Excel)• Excellent data analysis skills (either of SAS, Stata, SPSS, Epi Info)• Have a good understanding of the health systems • Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training. • Demonstrated ability to work in a team.• Excellent written and oral communication skills.• Experience in implementing US Government-funded projects.• Excellent organizational skills including demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, coordinate, and meet deadlines• Ability to promote collaboration among Country Stakeholders• Expert computer skills and experience working with HMIS, Microsoft Office skills• Experience developing electronic clinical forms, reporting tools for international settings• The ability to work well under moderate pressure and skilled in trouble shooting, crisis management, and problem solving • Must be available for domestic travel up to 50% and some international travel• This position is open to Zambian citizens only.

The position is considered a “local hire.” There are no expatriate allowances associated with the position.

How to apply:

APPLICATION DETAILSPlease submit the following information to rpmareno@futuresgroup.com before January 17 2013.

1. Updated résumé
2. USAID 1420 biodata form

Please state “SI Associate_DDIU _ Zambia” in the subject line of the email and indicate where you first saw this advertisement.

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: Restless Development
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 07 Jan 2014

Restless Development is the global leader in youth-led development – demonstrating at the grassroots and policy levels that young people can and must play a lead role.

Go to www.restlessdevelopment.org

Restless Development has been engaging and supporting young people to address the most urgent issues affecting their lives, communities and countries since 1985. We are repeatedly cited as a model of best practice in youth-led development by the World Bank, the UK Department for International Development, UNICEF, UNAIDS and other international development institutions. With over 8 years of successful work in Zambia, and a recent new 3 year strategic grant. Restless Development Zambia is seeking a talented and dynamic leader to take up the role of Project Manager in our growing Country Programme to spear head the implementation of the new grant.

Results-orientated finisher, the successful candidate will have the skills and ability to ensure quality and impact across all our programme areas, coupled with the passion and commitment for developing others and empowering young people to be the best they can be. Strong team player with excellent analytical skills and strategic understanding, the individual will work closely with the Country Director, Senior Manager, and management team to ensure that Restless Development Zambia has the systems, people and structures in place to deliver on our ambitious 5-year strategy (2011-2015). This is an ideal opportunity for an individual looking to enhance his/her leadership capabilities in a senior management role within the NGO sector and gain experience across a range of functions, including donor management, finance, operations and HR and programme quality.

How to apply:

For full job descriptions and application form (no CVs accepted) click on the link below http://www.restlessdevelopment.org/zambia-work-with-us

Please send completed application form to jobs@restlessdevelopment.org

Closing date for applications: 7th January 2014

Organization: Restless Development
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 07 Jan 2014

Restless Development is the global leader in youth-led development – demonstrating at the grassroots and policy levels that young people can and must play a lead role. Go to www.restlessdevelopment.org Restless Development has been engaging and supporting young people to address the most urgent issues affecting their lives, communities and countries since 1985. We are repeatedly cited as a model of best practice in youth-led development by the World Bank, the UK Department for International Development, UNICEF, UNAIDS and other international development institutions.

With over 8 years of successful work in Zambia, and a recent new 3 year strategic grant. Restless Development Zambia is seeking talented and dynamic leader to take up the role of Programme Manager in our growing Country Programme. Results-orientated finisher, the successful candidate will have the skills and ability to ensure quality and impact across all our programme areas, coupled with the passion and commitment for developing others and empowering young people to be the best they can be. Strong team player with excellent analytical skills and strategic understanding, the individual will work closely with the Country Director, Senior Manager, and management team to ensure that Restless Development Zambia has the systems, people and structures in place to deliver on our ambitious 5-year strategy (2011-2015). This is an ideal opportunity for an individual looking to enhance his/her leadership capabilities in a senior management role within the NGO sector and gain experience across a range of functions, including donor management, finance, operations and HR and programme quality.

How to apply:

For full job descriptions and application form (no CVs accepted) click on the link below http://www.restlessdevelopment.org/zambia-work-with-us

Please send completed application form to jobs@restlessdevelopment.org Closing date for applications: 7th January 2014

Organization: Development Alternatives, Inc.
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 11 Nov 2013

DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

DAI is seeking experienced and dynamic candidates for an upcoming democratic strengthening programme in Zambia. The programme will look at strengthening the capacity of institutions responsible for delivering public services to Zambian citizens; and increasing democratic transparency and accountability.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Funds and Operations Director will report to the overall Programme Director, and:

• Take responsibility for overall financial management and administrative management of operations in compliance with DAI and donor regulations, operations including grant-making, finance, project administration, and the operations of grants and contracts• Lead responsibilities for ensuring the efficient set up and management of a fund which requires the disbursement of grant funds to third parties and provision of technical assistance expertise• Oversight over project’s financial reporting, management and administration responsibilities, including daily financial operations, project budget forecasting and management, as well as periodic project audits• Design, management, oversight and reporting of project grant funds• Management and oversight of all of the programme’s operational and administrative tasks including those related to Human Resources management, service provider contracts and necessary ICT systems• Lead financial reporting in line with donor reporting requirements as well as reporting to DAI home office• Track and document the overall monthly programme burn rates and estimated pipeline needs• Develop Value for Money indicators as part of the criteria for submission approvals• Lead a fraud mitigation strategyRequirements:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) and at least 10 years of analytical/research experience in finance, economics, and/or development. A minimum of 8 years of this experience should be focused on managing funds or grants programmes in a developing country context, particularly in donor funded programmes• Strong skill set in reporting, finance and monitoring and evaluation • Experience in fraud mitigation and management• Understanding of key approaches to monitoring and evaluation and the delivery of Value for Money• Excellent communication skills and Fluency in English (both written and oral) is essential. Fluency in local languages is highly desirable• Experience working in Southern Africa, with experience in Zambia ideal• Excellent relationship management• Strong knowledge of donor reporting systems and experience working with donors such as DFID, UNDP or World Bank • Experience working with DAI would be a distinct advantage

Project Location:

Lusaka based with occasional travel within Zambia

Length of the project:

5 years

Anticipated Project Start date:

February 2014

How to apply:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1...

Organization: Development Alternatives, Inc.
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 11 Nov 2013

DAI works at the cutting edge of international development, combining technical excellence, professional project management, and exceptional customer service to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Since 1970, DAI has worked in 150 developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive development solutions in areas including crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS, avian influenza control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and host-country governments.

DAI is seeking experienced and dynamic candidates for an upcoming democratic strengthening programme in Zambia. The programme will look at strengthening the capacity of institutions responsible for delivering public services to Zambian citizens; and increasing democratic transparency and accountability.

Duties and Responsibilities:• Contribute to development of common results-based monitoring and evaluation framework based on the programme logical framework• Support M&E needs assessments for selected grantees, and development of related capacity building plans• Monitor programme and grantee performance and results• Monitor and capture lessons learned to inform programme development• Support and mentor grantees to ensure that results-based monitoring, evaluation and reporting is integrated in their projects/programmes• Analysis of results from citizen monitoring tools• Capture and present findings to project team, service providers, community stakeholders and media, as and where necessary• Support aggregation of results at outcome and impact level• Support start-, mid-, and end-line surveys as required• Support capacity building of grantees in monitoring and articulation of resultsRequirements: • 4 or more years of experience working in monitoring and evaluation in Zambia• Experience working with participatory governance programmes preferred• An advanced degree or a Masters in the relevant field of governance, monitoring and evaluation or a related field would be highly desirable• Experience developing and managing systems for project monitoring and evaluation• Understanding of the use of different citizen monitoring tools like community, citizen and parliamentary score cards• Experience in conducting monitoring and evaluation on governance projects• Experience in knowledge management and evidence based dissemination• Experience delivering strategic communications and M&E interventions on governance projects• Experience in working on donor funded projects• Experience gained working with organisations in political transparency and democracy is highly desirable• Candidates must be fluent spoken and written English

Project Location:

Lusaka based with occasional travel within Zambia

How to apply:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1...

Organization: American Bar Association
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 31 Dec 2013

ABA ROLI is a non-profit program that implements legal reform programs in roughly 60 countries around the world. ABA ROLI has nearly 700 professional staff working abroad and in its Washington, D.C. office. ABA ROLI’s host country partners include judges, lawyers, bar associations, law schools, court administrators, legislatures, ministries of justice and a wide array of civil society organizations, including human rights groups. While ABA ROLI implements its technical assistance programs with host country partners on a wide array of substantive issues, its efforts are concentrated in the following thematic areas: Access to Justice and Human Rights; Judicial Reform; Legal Education Reform and Civic Education; Criminal Law Reform and Anti-Human Trafficking; Anti-corruption and Public Integrity; Criminal Law Reform and Anti-Human Trafficking.

Job Summary:

The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative is currently implementing a judicial training and capacity-building program in Zambia that seeks to enable local legal organizations to produce a curriculum and training materials for judges on a range of human rights issues. Key topics include equality before the law, access to justice, and the intersection of human rights and extractive industries. ABA ROLI is seeking a Lusaka-based legal expert to join our team on a full-time basis for a minimum of three months.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting visiting pro bono legal specialists in designing training curricula and drafting training manuals on the aforementioned topics.
• Working alongside Zambian civil society organizations (CSOs) to conduct six human rights trainings at the magisterial court level.

Qualifications:

This is a local hire. Applicants must be available full-time for the duration of the contract. ABA ROLI is seeking candidates with a law degree, a strong background in human rights, and at least 5-7 years of relevant work experience. Previous experience organizing and implementing judicial training programs and other justice sector reform programs is strongly preferred. Applicants should also have experience working in or alongside local civil society organizations, as well as managing or working with donor-funded international legal assistance projects. Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency in a Zambian local language is a plus.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit http://abanet.devhire.devex.com/jobs/328205. Due to the high volume of applicants, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Organization: American Bar Association
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 31 Dec 2013

ABA ROLI is a non-profit program that implements legal reform programs in roughly 60 countries around the world. ABA ROLI has nearly 700 professional staff working abroad and in its Washington, D.C. office. ABA ROLI’s host country partners include judges, lawyers, bar associations, law schools, court administrators, legislatures, ministries of justice and a wide array of civil society organizations, including human rights groups.

Job Summary:

The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) is seeking a short-term pro bono legal specialist to provide remote assistance to our civil society partner, the Zambian Women Judges Association (ZAWJ), in developing a specialized training for Zambian magistrates. The training aims at enhancing judges’ capacity to address the lack of access to justice. Our 18-month justice reform program in Zambia seeks to improve the capacity of local legal organizations to conduct judicial trainings on human rights issues. As part of the program, we have recently finalized a community-based human rights assessment to select vital training topics. The assessment revealed that the trainings should focus on equality before the law and protection of vulnerable groups including LGBT people, women, children, and minorities.

Responsibilities:

ABA ROLI is seeking support for the following activities: (1) creating a training curriculum for a course on the following: victim-sensitive approaches in the adjudication of cases, providing clear and accessible information to citizens on court procedures and fees which in turn, would curb the perception that the process is costly and cumbersome, and case-management and case-tracking to reduce delays in the adjudication of cases; and (2) producing a training manual using adult teaching methodologies. To discharge these responsibilities effectively, the pro-bono legal specialist will be required to provide remote support for a period of 2 months and spend 2 weeks in Lusaka, Zambia to finalize course materials. ABA ROLI would cover the costs of travel including lodging, per diem, in-country transportation, and incidental expenses. The assignment will commence in September 2013.

Qualifications:

ABA ROLI is seeking candidates with a law degree, a strong background in human rights and access to justice issues, and at least 7-8 years of relevant experience. Previous experience building the capacity of judicial actors through the development of training curricula, coordination of trainings, and evaluation of training effectiveness is strongly preferred. Experience in: (1) working for or alongside local civil society organizations and (2) providing services to marginalized populations is highly desirable. Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit http://abanet.devhire.devex.com/jobs/328204. Due to the high volume of applicants, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Organization: Clinton Health Access Initiative
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 26 Nov 2013

Overview:The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems in the developing world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases. CHAI’s solution-oriented approach focuses on improving market dynamics for medicines and diagnostics; lowering prices for treatment; accelerating access to life-saving technologies; and helping governments build the capacity required for high-quality care and treatment programs.

In 2006, CHAI signed an MOU with the Government of Republic of Zambia to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and strengthen health systems. Currently, CHAI works with the Ministry of Health around HIV care and treatment, malaria, human resources for health, laboratory systems, male circumcision, evidence based decision making, and health financing.

Summary of the PositionThe HR & Administration Manager will be responsible for ensuring efficient administration of overall HR and administrative operations in the CHAI Zambia office. The Manager will be reporting to the Deputy Country Director and supporting the senior management team of CHAI Zambia in overall HR management related issues. The Manager will be managing a small team of administrative staff to ensure efficient administrative operations of CHAI Zambia.Responsibilities:Human Resources Duties• Serve as a link between management and employees to provide current employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion, employee benefits, and helping to resolve work-related problems• Coordinate the hiring process, including advertising, contacting candidates, interview coordination and preparation, as well as maintaining a database of candidates• Provide support to Country Director/Deputy Country Director on human resource management, including coordination of employment contracts, leave schedules, legal issues and registration documents• Coordinate the process to obtain work permits and visas for international staff• Advise leadership team in interpreting labor contracts, refereeing disputes, arbitrating staffing issues, or administering disciplinary procedures correctly to ensure compliance with local labor law and government regulations• Ensure that the staff leave schedule is up to date and being tracked closely• Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations• Support Country Director/Deputy Country Director in providing guidance and advice for staff development and career paths including opportunities for professional development and training.• Maintain all personal files and other personnel records• Support Country Director/Deputy Country Director, CHAI Global Senior Management, and CHAI Global HR in development and implementation of HR policies including those related to performance management, crafting equitable and competitive compensation and benefits• Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with employment-related laws and regulations• Facilitate employee on-boarding including developing a new hire orientation plan• Responsible for occupational health and safety in the workplace;• Serve as a resource for all team members by being available and accessible to discuss all human resource related issues• Serve as a resource for all team leaders in handling employee issues and assist them in counseling employees, conducting evaluations, staff training, and problem solving• Perform other duties as assigned by Country Director or Deputy Country Director

Administrative Duties• Manage a small team of office support and administrative staff at CHAI Zambia• Serve as Safety Point Person for CHAI office to maintain, monitor, and update CHAI Zambia’s Safety & Security Plan• Coordinate office security and maintenance with CHAI’s support staff, including physical facility and equipment• Ensure that administrative records are properly maintained and filed. Ensure that the filing system is appropriate for the Country team, and adjust as necessary.• Oversee and support the Front Office Assistant on travel logistics for office staff, including hotel accommodations, visa needs, and transport arrangements• Manage vendor relationships related to successful management of the office (security, office rent, electricity, telecommunications, etc.).• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Deputy Country Director or Country Director.Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Business Administration or any other Social Science• At least five (5) years’ experience working with a diverse workforce of national and international staff• Membership to the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management is a must• Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, safety, and training & development• Strong ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing• Ability to work effectively in a demanding and sometimes stressful multiethnic/multicultural environment• Experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel/spreadsheets• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.• Zambian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply

How to apply:

Please apply here https://careers-chai.icims.com/jobs/3945/manager%2c-human-resources-%26-...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Application Deadline:

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

Reporting to:
Programmes Manager and Senior Management

Role Responsibilities:

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

Personal Skills required:

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

Logistics and Costs:

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

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

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

School Club Zambia is happy to provide the following support:

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

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

How to apply:

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

Organization: Futures Group
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 31 Aug 2013

Company Profile

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.

Position Summary:

Futures Group is seeking a short term Qualitative Data Collection Specialist based in Zambia to support the implementation of a public health program assessment that involves conducting focus groups and interviews in community based settings. The Qualitative Data Collection Specialist will be responsible for traveling to field sites to collect in-depth interviews and focus group discussions in line with the established protocol, supervising the note-taker, and collaborating with the research team based in the United States. The consultancy will be for a two to three week period in October/November. Zambian nationals are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

Conduct in-depth interviews with program officers and community authoritiesModerate focus group discussions with community level workersHold debriefing sessions with Futures Group staffSupervise note-taker in transcription of data

Qualifications:

5 years of professional experience in related fieldExperience working with program financed by international donors, preferably USAIDMaster’s degree in public health or community health, international development, monitoring and evaluation or other related field preferredProven experience conducting in-depth interviews and focus group discussionsExperience with HIV/AIDS or orphans and vulnerable children programs

Remuneration in accordance with salary history and certified credentials.

How to apply:

APPLICATION DETAILS

Please submit the following to Lacee Monte, LMonte@futuresgroup.com, by August 30th, 2013.

An updated CVIn your emailStatement of Claims against the Selection CriteriaTwo references related specifically to work in conducting interviews and focus groupsDaily rate requirements

Please state “Qualitative Data Collection Consultant - ZAMBIA” in the subject line of the email and indicate where you first saw this advertisement.

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: Global Health Fellows Program
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 09 Sep 2013

Global Health Fellows Program II

Technical Advisor III: Health Procurement and Supply Chain Systems Senior Advisor

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

The Global Health Fellows Program II (GHFP-II) is seeking a Health Procurement and Supply Chain Systems Senior Advisor (GHFP-II-P2-089) to work within the Health Team of USAID Zambia. Assignment: Two year fellowship. GHFP-II is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with CDC Development Solutions and Management Systems International. 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 Health Procurement and Supply Chain Systems Senior Advisor (Senior Advisor) will coordinate across US Government (USG) agencies to manage all activities to strengthen and support the health commodities sector. S/he is an essential senior advisor to the Health Team and the Zambian Government (GRZ) and plays a key role within the broader USG country team, providing strategic and technical expertise relevant to USAID programs, and guiding the USG’s overall approach and strategy for supply chain issues. The Senior Advisor, in collaboration with the Supply Chain Management Advisor, advises USG agency heads on matters of commodity supply including equipment, procurement planning, pipeline management and commodity distribution. The Senior Advisor provides interface with senior officials in the GRZ, such as with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Community Development Mother and Child Health, to resolve issues and ensure efficiencies in the supply chain system. The Senior Advisor is also a key interlocutor for the USG with the GRZ on supply chain matters, and will work closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders in the supply chain system, offering technical guidance as needed and appropriate and providing transparency and coordination for US support to the supply chain system and electronic commodity management system. In addition, the Senior Advisor will work closely with key donor partners in the health and supply chain sector, including Department for International Development (DFID), European Union, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UNICEF, World Bank and the Global Fund for HIV/AIDS, Malaria and TB, as well as other stakeholders. The ultimate goal of the Senior Advisor’s work is to support the USG strategic plan for the pharmaceutical sector.

For a full list of roles and responsibilities, please go to our website https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/.

REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in a relevant field including pharmacy, logistics and supply chain management, leadership and strategic management, business administration, public health, or related degree; Minimum ten (10) years’ progressively responsible professional experience working in the health or international development field, with 3-5 years’ experience in an International or resource challenged setting, preferably Zambia or a similar developing country; Five (5) years’ experience with management of activities for laboratory, pharmaceutical and public health supply chain; including designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating activities in the delivery of supply chain and pharmaceutical management programs; Relevant experience in Strategic Planning, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, as well as experience working with priority health programs (HIV, TB or malaria), as well as supply chain and pharmaceutical management systems specific to HIV, TB and/or malaria; Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with multiple partners at different levels, including host country government counterparts, NGO representatives, other collaborating partners/bilateral donors, the US Embassy and other USG partners, and implementing partners; Strong negotiation skills and ability to facilitate agreement among various partners to promote resolution of issues impeding successful implementation of a high-quality national programs; Demonstrated ability to work and provide leadership in a team environment, coordinate well with others and provide leadership in the areas of his/her competencies; Ability to develop effective and collaborative managerial relationships with USG technical colleagues and implementing partners;Diplomacy, tact, cultural sensitivity and team participation skills are required, in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships within USAID, and with the public and private sectors;Excellent organizational skills in order to multitask and stay organized in a complex, frequently changing environment; Demonstrated advanced analytical skills and problem solving, as well as the ability to effectively manage stress and conflict; Demonstrated ability in strategic thinking and decision-making as well as technical analysis required; Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills; Written and spoken fluency in English; Ability to obtain medical clearance to live and work in Zambia; US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency required.

How to apply:

All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP-II’s online recruitment system at https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/, which allows you to store your CV, profile and biodata 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 September 9, 2013. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.