NGO JOBS

Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: Mali
Closing date: 18 Jun 2014

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

BACKGROUND:

The IRC opened the country program in Mali in 2012. Our programs span the range from humanitarian relief to development activities, focusing on child protection, education, nutrition, health, water and sanitation. We work both in the north and south of Mali as well as in Malian refugee camps in Niger.

Conflict and drought have displaced hundreds of thousands both within Mali and in neighboring countries. The security situation in the north remains fragile. Nevertheless the needs of IDPs affected by conflict are widespread and the issue of humanitarian access is a continuous process. The IRC works in the north of Mali to provide urgent and essential WASH, Education and Health services at a critical time and child protection programs in the most remote areas.

The post is designed to contribute to the overall goal: Enhance the capabilities and build the resources of populations to prevent and mitigate crises, manage change and enhance self-reliance.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The ERD Coordinator will manage the growing ERD team, and will work closely with other coordinators to ensure integration of programme activities and learning. This position reports to the Deputy Director of Programmes. S/he will develop and implement the Mali ERD Strategy, including the oversight of goals and objectives by grant, developing staff capacity, and working with the Country Director and Deputy Director of Programs to roll out and follow up on submission of solicited/unsolicited proposals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY:

• Ensure the implementation, the monitoring and the evaluation of ERD sector activities under different projects and in collaboration with different programs and partners
• Establish clear implementation strategies, including exit strategies, and workplans for project / project’s component
• Supervise staff to ensure workplans are being followed on schedule and appropriate indicators are being met and tracked
• Ensure that all ERD projects and activities are implemented, monitored in an effective and timely manner with site visits and direct supervision at the field level
• When ERD activities are part of a different program, ensure that ERD activities are market oriented, well integrated and answer to the larger goal and specific objectives of the program
• Coordi nate with other program sectors (Health, Child and Youth Protection and Development, Women’s Protection and Empowerment, WASH) , to develop integrated economic models
• Ensure cohesion between different projects and activities that contribute to IRC’s ERD programming in Mali.
• Ensure that M&E data are analyzed and reviewed
• Financial management: Develop and manage project budget in coordination with Country Management Team, ensuring compliance with donor and IRC regulations
• Ensure the technical aspects of the programming are implemented using best available practices.
• Provide and document quality technical advice to all livelihood program staff to ensure that quality control measures are fully understood by program teams, including regular visits to the program areas and providing feedback
• Develop program quality indicators based on the livelihood strategic plan and monitor program quality in consultation with the staff, communities and local authorities.
• Ensure all livelihoods & ERD project are in line with the internationally accepted standards.
• Ensure gender mainstreaming and conflict sensitive programming within the livelihoods program and promote the monitoring of interventions addressing gender and conflict issues. In particular to promote the full and equal participation of women in all aspects of the work and to ensure that IRC’s program is an opportunity for peace making, rather than community division.
• Ensure effective frequent communication and feedback with the field.
• Learn the new impact evaluation methodologies and consider the application of these methodologies in livelihoods and ERD programs and projects.

* PARTNERSHIP:

• Ensure the durability of the sector through the development of critical and strategic partnerships on a national level
• Identify, establish and manage e xisting key partnerships, networking with governments and other local and national institutions

* ADVOCACY, FUNDRAISING AND PROJECT DESIGN:

• Advocacy
• Represent the ERD program and maintain effective and cordial relationships with national authorities, district officials, UN agencies and other NGOs
• Attend relevant meetings to represent IRC’s ERD activities in Mali
• Participate in inter-agency, multi-sectoral ERD working groups at district, national and international levels
• Fundraising and project design
• Work with IRC’s Deputy Director for Programs (DDP), Grants Coordinator and Technical Units to identify new funding opportunities
• Develop innovative proposals and budgets that are consistent with the overall ERD strategy, for submission to donors
• Meet with potential donors and share the vision of ERD program and activities
• Identify potential priv ate sector partners to promote sustainable business approaches

* STAFF CAPACITY BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT:

• Identify, recruit, supervise and evaluate ERD program staff
• Identify staff training needs, design and conduct training to improve staff competences
• Provide direct support to economic recovery and development activities in all areas of operation
• Maintain regular communication with economic development staff to provide on-going technical advice and guidance and keep abreast of program and staffing needs, program successes and challenges and new developments
• Facilitate staff capacity building through training and mentoring as well as exposure to other programs; monitor, evaluate and provide guidance to staff responsible for implementation
• Design ERD training materials, workshops and conferences that support the ongoing professional development of staff in the field
• Ensure that rel evant project managers are interacting effectively in all field sites with communities

Requirements:

* Bachelor’s Degree in international development, organizational development, economy, or business management. Masters degree preferred.

* At least 3 years experience in design and implementation of economic recovery and development projects.

* Technical knowledge in at least 3 the following areas is expected:

* Cash-based initiatives such as grants/cash transfers, vouchers, or cash-for-work

* Assessment Methodologies such as: value chain analysis, household economy analysis, and/or market surveys

* Agriculture-related programming such as: development of producer and marketing associations, dissemination of improved agricultural practices, agri-business strategic planning and commercial management

* Financial Access methodologies, such as: VSLA, microcredit, micro-insurance

* Foo d security and nutrition programming

* Experience of proposal development and project implementation

* Experience of humanitarian coordination and representation

* Experience managing a team

* Proven problem solving and results oriented

* Flexible work attitude – the ability to work productively in a team environment and independently

* Able to respond rapidly to changing environments and work under pressure

* International work experience and experience working in a multi-cultural setting essential

* Must speak fluent French and English

* Experience of working in West Africa or Mali a plus

How to apply:

Please follow this link to apply:
http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=a2ltbC4yMTU1OS4zODMwQGlyYy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

Organization: World Society for the Protection of Animals
Country: Philippines
Closing date: 24 Jan 2014

At the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) we have 50 years of experience in helping people to help animals in disasters. We work by partnering with local and national governments, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations and communities to deliver expert emergency response and world-leading risk reduction and preparedness planning that ensures positive solutions are in place for animals and people alike.

WSPA is looking to hire a project manager as a key role in ensuring the success of their Typhoon Yolanda recovery projects. The aim of the role is to work in successful partnership between the Bureau of Animal Industries (BAI), Provincial Veterinary Offices and local project partners and staff to roll out WSPA’s typhoon recovery project; expected to run for a period of up to 12 months. Please see attached the role specification for further details.

Immediate start, salary negotiable and will depend on experience and suitability.

If you require any further information on the role please contact Disaster Operations Manager, Lindsay F Jardine, at Lindsayjardine@wspa-international.org .

How to apply:

Please provide a CV and cover letter to Disaster Operations Manager, Lindsay F Jardine, at Lindsayjardine@wspa-international.org .

Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: Turkey
Closing date: 28 Oct 2013

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a prominent international organization working in relief, rehabilitation, protection, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression.

Working in coordination with the humanitarian community, the IRC currently addresses the needs of war-affected Syrians from several operational bases in the region. Our activities focus primarily on the supply of vital medications and medical equipment, non-food items, water and sanitation and women and children’s protection, and form part of an over-arching humanitarian response in Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq and the region that seeks to assist refugees, IDPs and war-affected Syrians survive conflict and displacement.

The Economic Recovery & Development Coordinator is to ensure the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of successful food security and livelihood program activities based in/from Turkey. The IRC’s food security and livelihood programming relies on a market-based approach to the greatest extent possible in order to meet the urgent priority food security and livelihood needs of displaced populations.

SCOPE OF WORK

The ERD Coordinator is the management focal point for all programmatic and operational aspects of the IRC’s food security and livelihood activities. As the overall leader for food security and livelihood programming, the ERD Coordinator is the IRC’s key actor for market-oriented programming and economic recovery. The Coordinator will liaise with other technical coordinators within the IRC and in sister organizations to ensure coordination and the complementary character of programming, as well as appropriate technical rigor in project design and implementation. The ERD Coordinator manages all ERD staff, providing support as necessary to ensure successful implementation of programmatic activities. THE ERD Coordinator will report to the Deputy Director of Programs.

Position objectives:

To manage all aspects of the successful design and implementation of food security and livelihood programming in close coordination with WASH, child protection, and health sector programs.To establish the IRC’s human and technical resources to carry out further economic recovery and development programming should further opportunities arise.To consider protection mainstreaming when implementing food security and livelihood programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical QualityProvide technical and management leadership to a specific sector/function/field site location in accordance with best practice and IRC policy.Leads, or contributes to, development of country sector strategic direction and plans.Assess the appropriateness of different programming options, proceed with the selection of the targeted communities according to the feasibility and appropriateness of different program activities and ensure implementation modalities best respond the needs and context.Ensure that the selection of beneficiaries is participatory, and inclusive.Human Resources ManagementDirectly supervises all ERD program staff.Build capacity of the team under his/her supervision in the different selected program methodologies.If/as required identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these in accordance with the National Staff Employment PoliciesMaintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.Overall responsibility for staff timesheets, work plans, vacation schedules, and staff training/development activitiesTake responsibility for discussing job expectations, performance, and objectives on an informal, quarterly basis with all staff and as a part of the annual Performance Review and Planning ProcessAdhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and ProceduresAdhere to and serve as a champion of the IRC Way Standards for Professional ConductGrant Planning & ImplementationResponsible for the achievement of the IRC’s food security and livelihoods program objectives.Anticipates, plans and manages programmatic and structural transitions.Has significant budget authority to pre-approved limits and responsibility for budget development and compliance.Responsible for ensuring the achievement the overall grant timeline and completion date.Provides direction and monitor staff in their implementation of the workplan and quality of technical activities.Grant Monitoring & ReportingDevelopment/ maintenance of effective and efficient oversight, support, quality control and reporting systems and processes.Develop post distribution monitoring tools and adapt them to the different cash transfer methodologies chosenEnsure regular field monitoring and modifications as required.Ensure the IRC and donor reports as per set schedules (monthly, quarterly and annually) on grant activities, indicators and achievements are produced in quality.Partner ManagementOversee the IRC’s relationship with implementing partners specific to this projectEnsure regular performance monitoring of partners to achieve the set project’s objectives; provide technical support and guidance;Coordination & RepresentationDevelops and maintains effective coordination and long-term relationships with external stakeholders, representing IRC positions, promoting long-term strategy and resolving problems/conflictsWork closely and coordinates with IRC logistics, finance and grant staff to ensure timely and complaint program activities and expenditures; including active participation in grant opening/closing and review meetingsProgram DevelopmentContributes to, development of country strategic direction and plansLeads sector specific strategy development and technical proposal designOtherConsistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programsOther duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programsProfessional StandardsAll IRC staff are required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor degree in social agriculture, nutrition, economics, social science, public health or related field required. Master Degree preferred.Minimum of 5 years professional experience in emergency response, applying technical expertise in food security, livelihoods, and economic recovery. Experience with cash transfer programming and market-based emergency responses strongly desired.Prior experience working in emergency settings or insecure environments preferred.Strong program/technical and budget management skills, planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation skillsStrong written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external parties.
INGO experience required; experience working with the UN cluster system desirable.Must be capable of applying their skills and knowledge in a range of capacities, including direct implementation, advisory functions, training and the transfer of technical knowledge and management skills to others.Personal qualities: Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.Fluency in English required, Arabic a distinct advantage.

WORK ENVIRNOMENT

The position will be based in Antakya, Turkey and will be provided shared housing. The ERD Coordinator will be required to travel to project locations in the country and surrounding region.

How to apply:

Please apply online:http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&r...

Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 28 Oct 2013

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a prominent international organization working in relief, rehabilitation, protection, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression.

Working in coordination with the humanitarian community, the IRC currently addresses the needs of war-affected Syrians from several operational bases in the region. Our activities focus primarily on the supply of vital medications and medical equipment, non-food items, water and sanitation and women and children’s protection, and form part of an over-arching humanitarian response in Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq and the region that seeks to assist refugees, IDPs and war-affected Syrians survive conflict and displacement.

The Economic Recovery & Development Coordinator is to ensure the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of successful food security and livelihood program activities in Iraq and Syria. The IRC’s food security and livelihood programming relies on a market-based approach to the greatest extent possible in order to meet the urgent priority food security and livelihood needs of displaced populations.

SCOPE OF WORK

The IRC is currently planning a food parcel distribution program in Syria in partnership with local organizations. The ERD Coordinator is responsible for the smooth implementation of this program, and will serve as the overall leader for maintaining and expanding the IRC portfolio of food security and livelihoods activities inside Iraq and Syria. As the overall leader for food security and livelihood programming, the ERD Coordinator is the IRC’s key actor for market-oriented programming and economic recovery. The Coordinator will liaise with other technical coordinators within the IRC and in sister organizations to ensure coordination and the complementary character of programming, as well as appropriate technical rigor in project design and implementation. The ERD Coordinator manages all ERD staff, providing support as necessary to ensure successful implementation of programmatic activities. THE ERD Coordinator will report to the Deputy Director of Programs

Position objectives:

To manage the successful implementation of all aspects of a food parcel distribution program, in close partnership with local NGO partners.To assess the feasibility of scale-up or follow-on food security and livelihoods programming related to the Syria crisis, and to manage all aspects of the successful design and implementation of food security and livelihood programming.To establish the IRC’s human and technical resources to carry out further economic recovery and development programming should further opportunities arise.To consider protection mainstreaming when implementing food security and livelihood programs.RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical QualityProvide technical and management leadership to all livelihood programs in accordance with best practice and IRC policy.Leads, or contributes to, development of country sector strategic direction and plans.Lead sector specific strategy development and technical design.Assess the appropriateness of different programming options, proceed with the selection of the targeted communities according to the feasibility and appropriateness of different program activities and ensure the implementation modalities best respond to the needs and context.To develop working relationships with local partners, agree on joint implementation strategies, and to provide mentoring and coaching support in order to ensure high-quality FSL programs.Ensure that the selection of beneficiaries is participatory, and inclusive.Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs.Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs.Human Resources ManagementDirectly supervises all ERD program staff.Build capacity of the team under his/her supervision in the different selected program methodologies.If/as required identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these in accordance with the National Staff Employment PoliciesMaintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.Overall responsibility for staff timesheets, work plans, vacation schedules, and staff training/development activitiesTake responsibility for discussing job expectations, performance, and objectives on an informal, quarterly basis with all staff and as a part of the annual Performance Review and Planning ProcessAdhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and ProceduresAdhere to and serve as a champion of the IRC Way Standards for Professional ConductGrant Planning & ImplementationResponsible for the achievement of the IRC’s food security and livelihoods program objectives.Anticipates, plans and manages programmatic and structural transitions.Has significant budget authority to pre-approved limits and responsibility for budget development and compliance.Responsible for ensuring the achievement the overall grant timeline and completion date.Provides direction and monitor staff in their implementation of the workplan and quality of technical activities.Grant Monitoring & ReportingDevelopment/ maintenance of effective and efficient oversight, support, quality control and reporting systems and processes, inclusive of sub-grant procedures for partners.Develop post distribution monitoring tools and adapt them to the different programmatic modalities chosen.Ensure regular field monitoring and modifications as required.Ensure the IRC and donor reports as per set schedules (monthly, quarterly and annually) on grant activities, indicators and achievements are produced in quality.Partner ManagementOversee the IRC’s relationship with implementing partners specific to this project.Ensure regular performance monitoring of partners to achieve the set project’s objectives; provide technical support and guidance.Coordination & RepresentationDevelops and maintains effective coordination and long-term relationships with external stakeholders, representing IRC positions, promoting long-term strategy and resolving problems/conflictsWork closely and coordinates with IRC logistics, finance and grant staff to ensure timely and complaint program activities and expenditures; including active participation in grant opening/closing and review meetingsProfessional StandardsAll IRC staff are required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor degree in social agriculture, nutrition, economics, social science, public health or related field required. Master preferred.Minimum of 5 years professional experience in emergency response, applying technical expertise in food security, livelihoods, and economic recovery. Experience with cash transfer programming and market-based emergency responses strongly desired.Prior experience working in emergency settings or insecure environments preferred.Strong program/technical and budget management skills, planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation skills.Strong written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external parties.
INGO experience required; experience working with the UN cluster system desirable.Must be capable of applying their skills and knowledge in a range of capacities, including direct implementation, advisory functions, training and the transfer of technical knowledge and management skills to others.Personal qualities: Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.Fluency in English required, Arabic a distinct advantage.

WORK ENVIRNOMENT

The position will be based in Dohuk, Iraq and will be provided shared housing. The ERD Coordinator will be required to travel to project locations in the country and surrounding region.

How to apply:

Please apply online:http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&r...

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Yemen
Closing date: 31 Aug 2013

External Announcement #36/2013-

UNICEF Country Office invites applications from suitable qualified consultants to undertake a review of its recovery programme in the North of Yemen i.e. Harad/Hajjah and Sa'ada Governorates. The attached TORs outline the details with regards to the scope of work, timeline and methodology.

How to apply:

Please send your application, including a duly completed United Nations Personal History form-P11(which can be downloaded from www.unicef.org/employ) stating telephone number, email address and detailed contact address quoting the vacancy number to: yemenhr@unicef.org before COB Saturday August 31st. For additional information on UNICEF, please visit our website: www.unicef.org

UNICEF, is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation. UNICEF is a smoke-free environment.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.