MSF Academy Representative (m/f/x) - Yemen
Country: Belgium
Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières
Closing date: 11 Apr 2023
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides assistance in more than 60 countries to populations in distress, to victims of natural or manmade disasters and to victims of armed conflicts, without discrimination and irrespective of origin, religion, creed or political affiliation.
MSF is looking for a: MSF Academy Representative (m/f/x) Yemen
OPERATIONAL CONTEXT
The knowledge and practice of MSF’s medical and paramedical staff are at the core of the quality of care provided to MSF’s patients around the world. In many countries, however – and within the Middle East in particular – investment in medical education is far below what is necessary for providing quality medical care that meets MSF standards. Many educational programs inadequately prepare healthcare staff for their future jobs, especially the specific field conditions in which MSF is active.
The MSF Academy for Healthcare is an intersectional training initiative, designed to improve the quality of healthcare provided in MSF projects and to strengthen the local health systems where healthcare human resources are weak:
through continuous professional development and targeted on-the-job and bedside training
by working with local health and education ministries, schools and all 5 Operational Centers
counting 5 separate projects, with each a specific priority of MSF operational needs, in Central Africa Republic, South Sudan, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Mali and Yemen.
MAIN OBJECTIVES
The Academy Representative is responsible for MSF Academy’s operational response in the country and coordinating MSF’ Academy programme execution, promotion and representation toward the relevant national and international authorities and training institutions. He/she is in charge of defining the operational strategy for the MSF Academy for Healthcare in the country
He/she develops, plans and oversees the implementation and management of the Continuous Professional Development program and scans further needs and opportunities for the MSF Academy in the country.
This work is done in close collaboration with the Coordination teams (mainly HoM, Medco, HRCo, PDM and FieldCos/ PMR) of the different OCs present in the mission country, and, at HQ level, the Program Manager of the MSF Academy’s global team and the technical referents (nursing sciences, pedagogical and clinical).
These activities must be executed while ensuring compliance to MSF’s charter, ethical standards and policies in order to realize organizational objectives and improve the quality of care within MSF-supported health facilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As MSF Academy Representative for Yemen**,** you will be in charge of:
Being accountable and supervising the execution of MSF Academy programs, including potential emergency response activities. Ensuring that the MSFs technical and ethical standards are followed, and objectives are achieved. Coordinating activities with all MSF sections in the country.
Representing MSF Academy for Healthcare and defending its interests before MSF Operations, national and local authorities, NGO’s, donors, training institutions and media to realize an active positioning and a positive public image. Raising awareness in the local, national and international community about the existence of MSF Academy programs.
Leading negotiations for access and defining risks and constraints in order to make project proposals, set project targets and determine material, human and financial resources needed. Bearing witness, documenting and raising awareness for the target populations needs/distress.
Being responsible for the proper application of HR policies and associated processes in the project (recruitment, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, staff learning and development and internal communication) in order to ensure both the sizing of the team and the amount of knowledge required for the project activities. Ensuring the associative character of MSF is reflected in the briefing of all MSF staff, maximizing their commitment to MSF values and project’s goals
Ensuring data collection and the implementation of the Monitoring & Evaluation framework of the MSF Academy in the country, in agreement with the MSF Academy Program Manager, in order to define effective medical training programs for the medical and paramedical staff and to evaluate their impact, outcomes
Evaluating program performance and providing all the required reports to MSF Academy Program Manager on project planning, project monitoring and project evaluation in line with the MSF Academy program reporting cycle
Centralizing and shares all HRH Development related resources, within the mission and with HQ, thereby supports the knowledge management organization-wide;
Supervising the project material resources put at MSF’s disposition in order to ensure a correct use and its longevity. Supervising all orders (medical and logistical) and the MSF Academy purchases as well as the financial indicators, in order to ensure efficiency and early detect deviations and its causes
Responsible for the management and cohesion of the MSF Academy team, ensuring all understand their roles and responsibilities, providing guidance and support to each team member, and ensuring that adequate support is organized when necessary (anticipating the needs), as much at field level than from the MSF Academy global team.
Specifically, for Yemen, he/she:
Ensures the development of a comprehensive context analysis in view of the start-up of the MSF Academy nursing care learning programme.
Ensures the planning of the start-up of the nursing care initiative in the MSF hospitals in Yemen.
Ensures that the long-term strategy of MSF Academy activities is in accordance with the needs and priorities of all MSF- supported structures in the country. This requires obtaining buy-in from all OCs’ coordination teams, and to create ownership from all teams, at coordination and field levels
Designs the MSF Academy strategy and implementation plan specific to each project site, in close collaboration with the field team, the Medical Coordinators, PDMs of the relevant OC and the MSF Academy Program Manager of the MSF Academy Global team,
Promotes the role of the MSF Academy for Healthcare and advocates for the right implementation conditions within all MSF projects in the country
Networks and advocates with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to achieve strong ownership and develop the strategy to achieve the official recognition/accreditation of the training activities – Key actors are the Ministry of Health for the Continuous Professional Development and the Ministry of Higher Education for recognition of the acquisition of new competencies. This will be carried out with the technical support of the pedagogical manager and the global team
Maps out opportunities – locally, regionally and internationally – and networks for learning and training for Human Resources for Health in close collaboration with the Medical Coordinators & Personnel Development Managers. Exploring which of the MSF Academy initiatives can be translated into the projects’ HRH Development strategy
Manages and Plans the daily running of MSF Academy programs in the mission; this includes the planning of the various trips of the clinical mentors to the project sites and coordination with operations, the smooth running of distance support, the organisation of Training of Facilitators ensuring all concerned are notified on time, etc.
REQUIREMENTS
Education
University degree: minimum Bachelor level
Asset: Nursing / midwifery diploma
Experience
Essential:
MSF experience: Minimum 3 years in the field position (Field Coordinator or Project Medical Referent) and minimum 1 year in a coordination position (Medical Coordinator, Human Resources Coordinator or Head of Mission)
Proven experience in the understanding of health systems in the Middle East
Experience in project management and team management
Desirable:
Working experience in relevant similar positions in other NGO’s, in different contexts.
Experience managing pedagogical projects, strong interest in teaching
Experience in advocacy and networking within MSF and with higher authorities
Experience in change management
Competencies
Strategic vision
Leadership
People Management and Development, Planning and Organizing
Results and Quality Orientation, Initiative and Innovation
Capacity to Negotiate, Networking and Building Relationships, Advocacy
Stress Management, Emotional intelligence, Positive-minded and energetic
Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet) and facility to learn using new IT tools
Languages:
Fluent in both Arabic and English, oral and written
CONDITIONS
Expected starting date: 2 May 2023
Location:
Based in Sanaa, Yemen
Mobility required with frequent visits to the project locations up to 30%.
Length of contract: 12 months (extension possible)
Contract type: fixed-term contract
The contractual terms, conditions and salary will be established according to the official residence of the selected candidate and in compliance with the standard MSF function and salary grids
No family position
Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment
Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments
How to applyHow to apply?
Online applications to submitted by 11 April 2023 latest via the following link. When clicking on this link, you will be directed to our online application tool.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
MSF values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
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Program Development Advisor, West Africa (Maternity Coverage) - 12 months
Country: Germany
Organization: International Rescue Committee
Closing date: 3 Apr 2023
Background
Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC’s mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster, including the climate crisis, to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. In addition, through 28 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US. The IRC is committed to a culture of inclusivity and empowerment, humanitarian leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve.
The Purpose of the Role
The Program Development Advisor (PDA), West Africa will support country programs to pursue funding opportunities in line with IRC’s Business Development Strategy. Support will include all phases of the business development process, from opportunity identification to contract signature, including pre-positioning, partnerships building, proposal development, and due diligence phases. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of working on new funding opportunities in humanitarian and international development with a range of multilateral and bilateral donors (USAID, US Department of State, FCDO, EU and DG ECHO, GFFO, GIZ, BMZ, Sida, SDC, AFD, CDCS, etc.), as well as experience collaborating with local partner organisations.
The PDA will support business development for institutional donors in the IRC’s West Africa region, which comprises programs in Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. Candidates who are from these countries and/or have significant experience in the region are strongly encouraged to apply.
Scope and Authority
This position does not have any line management responsibilities.
Key Working Relationships
Reports to Senior Program Development Advisor, West Africa. Works closely with two other PDAs supporting West Africa, all Regional Program and Award Support team members, the Regional Business Development Advisor (Capture and Engagement), Business Development (Specialist Team) and across all other teams within Awards Management Unit, Crisis Response Recovery and Development Department, Global Partnerships and Philanthropy, Global Supply Chain, Finance, Office of General Counsel, Technical Excellence, and other key departments within IRC. Donor and partner point of contact as applicable per region.
KEY ACCOUNTABLITIES
Planning and Strategic Leadership (15%)
Collaborate with country teams to proactively identify and address their priorities and support needs in BD
Collaborate with other AMU pillars to gather donor intel through desk research to identify funding leads and analyze resource mobilization trends in the region.
Support country offices with Donor engagement and intel sharing for positioning; prepare for and participate in Donor calls as needed.
Collaborate with country offices to successfully position for new funding opportunities by leading or assisting in the identification, tracking, and updating of new business opportunities across a variety of technical sectors and donors.
Lead or support pre-positioning for specific opportunities, including facilitating technical brainstorming, partner and competitor landscape analysis and win theme sessions with technical and country staff
Support country offices in setting up annual regional metrics and analyzing the Quarterly Strategy Review for the regional leadership
End to End Program Development (60%)
Support the full proposal lifecycle including sharing initial assessment of new opportunities, supporting Go/No Go processes, preparing, and sharing templates & timelines, ensuring adherence to deadlines, supporting recruitment, assisting in reviewing budgets, ensuring document completion, organizing meetings, and compiling notes, and drafting and proofreading proposal sections
Facilitate the identification of consultants, partners and other proposal development support as needed in collaboration with the country team
Collaborate with technical units, country offices, and other colleagues to support conceptualization of winning proposal and bid designs for new project activities and/or amendments to current projects
Provide quality assurance and quality compliance support on proposals. Ensure responsiveness to and compliance with solicitation documents and with IRC’s requirements
Support coordination, communication, and inputs from consortium partners in accordance with donor and IRC processes
Coordinate and support regional reviews and approvals of proposal packages depending on country and regional needs
Review agreements to ensure accurateness and highlight key compliance requirements, in coordination with post-award, compliance and country grants teams and support in award negotiation as required
Maintain complete and accurate electronic files, including final submission packages and internal trackers
Deploy to country offices to lead on proposal development as needed
Donor and Partner Engagement (10%)
In line with IRC’s Partnership Ambition, and in collaboration with regional Partnerships teams, contribute to increasing the volume and equity of IRC's work with local and regional partners (with a focus on women-led national organizations) by coordinating support to country offices in identifying partnership opportunities, identifying strong partners, and finalizing teaming arrangements
Coordinate regional and country-level inputs to donor meetings, conferences and communications as needed
Represent IRC externally to donors, peers, and partners
Capacity Building and Training (10%)
Contribute to developing, updating, and delivering business development related training for the region
Facilitate internal post-submission debrief sessions, (I.e., After Action Reviews) with country teams, technical units, regional team, and other relevant stakeholders to collect lessons learned
Collaborate with S/PDAs and other stakeholders to ensure internal knowledge management, share lessons learned and ensure they are incorporated into future proposals
Support in recruiting, onboarding, and training of new grants and partnerships team members
Other Responsibilities (5%)
Contribute to AMU and regional strategic priorities and initiatives
Support with translation to regional or donor languages when necessary
Participate in special projects as needed and other tasks as assigned
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:
Experience in developing and supporting humanitarian and development proposals for NGOs
Experience with strategies and proposal processes of key government/statutory donors – US, UK, EU, German, Scandinavian, etc.
Experience in collaborating with and supporting national and community-based partners
Experience in proposal budgeting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively collaborate across a variety of relationships in a multicultural environment
Demonstrated ability to collaborate equally effectively with colleagues in remote and diverse teams, including as team leader for proposals
Clear, compelling writing skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively
Experience in working at a distance and supporting country-based staff
Experience writing, reviewing and editing proposals and excellent attention to detail
Ability to travel internationally to West Africa (approximately 20% of time)
Fluency in French and English.
Proficiency in German is an asset**.**
How to applyCandidates must have the right to work in the Germany
The closing date for applications is 2nd of April 2023.
Please apply via the link here : https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/38463?c=rescue
IRC UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all job applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
IRC UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.
IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role. Please contact us if you may need such adjustments.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the online recruitment process, please contact the IRC UK HR team at applications@rescue-uk.org
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SMT Executive Assistant
Country: Sierra Leone
Organization: Save the Children
Closing date: 7 Apr 2023
The Role: Save the Children International (SCI) is looking for energetic and hard-working woman or man to serve as SMT Executive Assistant at the Freetown Coordination Offices, Sierra Leone. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The SMT Executive Assistant will be responsible to the Country Senior Management Team (SMT) for providing effective executive and administrative support services for the Country's leadership. Specific duties include: Coordination and facilitation of SMT meetings and engagements, preparing correspondence, record management improvement plan (MIP) actions, scheduling appointments, planning/organising meetings and conferences, writing minutes, as well as monitoring the progress of various agreed SMT decisions to ensure that SMT decisions are followed through.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
FOR NATIONALS ONLY
QUALIFICATIONS
Higher National Diploma in; Mass Communication/Secretarial Practices/Business Administration preferably a university degree.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
At least three years' work experience preferably with an International and Non-Governmental Organization, Government Parastatals or private sector in similar proposed field
Proficiency in using MS Word, Excel and other computer software packages e.g. use of the e-mail
Excellent English language communication proficiency and interpersonal skills with an attention to detail, along with an ability to analyse and evaluate different types of information
Knowledge of principles and practices of organization planning, records management and general administration.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with staff and public.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to respond to routine letters and prepare reports
Maintain confidentiality of privileged information obtained in the course of work
Must be willing to learn
He/she shall establish harmonious and effective working relationship both within and outside the organization
He/she must be innovative, passionate and commitment
He/she shall work independently with little or no supervision
CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 Months with possible extension
Closing Date: 07th April, 2023
The Organization
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
APLICATION INFORMATION
Applicants are advised that - Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment. Any request in this direction should be immediately
How to Apply
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document and include details of your salary expectations for the role.
Candidates should apply through the link that is provided by Careers.sl.
Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications
WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
How to applyPlease follow this link to apply: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YS50YW1iYS45NjU4My4xMjE4NUBzYXZldGhlY2hpbGRyZW5hby5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20
CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO CONDUCT TRAINING ON POLICY AND ADVOCACY FOR FAIRTRADE COUNTRY AND PRODUCT NETWORKS
Country: Kenya
Organization: Fairtrade Africa
Closing date: 3 Apr 2023
The Scope
The Country and Product Networks will be the drivers of the policy advocacy initiatives at country level. They will play the lead role in implementation of activities through the support of Fairtrade Africa. The Country and Product Networks will develop country and product-based advocacy action plans to guide them in policy advocacy for the issues identified, monitor and track progress of policy advocacy initiatives and support in reporting of the milestones achieved. They will also enhance the visibility of Fairtrade Africa’s policy advocacy work in their countries.
They play the lead role in implementation of activities through the support of Fairtrade Africa. Fairtrade Africa seeks to build the capacity of Country and Product Networks in the following nine (9) countries;
West Africa Network (WAN): Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Côte d'Ivoire;
Eastern and Central Africa Network (ECAN): Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda;
Southern Africa Network (SAN); Mauritius, Malawi, and Madagascar;
The assignment is to conduct in-person country-based policy advocacy capacity building trainings for selected members of Product and Country Networks and Staff of Fairtrade Africa. The trainings should provide knowledge on the strategies for advocacy, policy influencing and lobbying, creation of advocacy messages and communication with relevant stakeholders and the public in general, building partnerships, practical use of the advocacy communications tools. Fairtrade Africa has developed a policy advocacy training manual which will be reviewed and updated so that it is fit for purpose as part of this assignment.
Specifically;
Who: Representative of Country and Product Networks, selected FTA staff supporting these networks and PO Board members will be trained and advocacy plans developed;
Target: Country and Product Networks in 9 countries as follows Ghana, Sierra Leone, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Mauritius, Malawi and Madagascar.
Three (3) day training in person in country-based workshops.
Specific Outputs
The outcome of the assignment is enhanced capacities of country and product networks and FTA to engage in policy and advocacy influencing work whose outputs will be;
Training on Policy Advocacy influencing conducted;
Advocacy implementation plans developed. The plans will define priority national policy advocacy issues to pursue and map key stakeholders to collaborate with;
Develop draft positions on identified priorities;
Updated Policy Advocacy Manual;
In terms of reporting, The Consultant(s) are expected to deliver:
An Inception report that articulates the overall requirements of the TOR including proposed methodology, work plan with clear timelines, and division of labour where necessary;
A report on the implementation of the outputs defined in the TOR and outcomes of the workshop;
A Power-Point presentation;
An end of assignment workshop (virtual) with FTA to report on conclusion of this assignment.
Duration and time frame
The capacity building assignment shall be completed within 3 months from the start date from May to end July 2023.
Consultancy Competencies, Experience and Skill Requirements
It is expected that this task will be conducted by a firm or a consortium of consultants with strong policy advocacy capacity building background and expertise. Demonstrate capacity to deliver the capacity building component across countries in Africa; The team with the following expertise/experience will have an added advantage- smallholder farmers and their organisations, workers’ rights in hired labour set ups, various export oriented agricultural value chains and members with fluency in French and based in some of the target countries.
The Application Process
Interested parties should submit a Technical and Financial Proposal. The Technical Proposal will focus on the consultant’s interpretation of the TOR, sharing of their relevant experience and the qualifications and experience of the proposed team members. It will also cover the proposed approach, methodology and a draft workplan and composition of team to deliver the task.
The proposal should be accompanied by a cover letter and include Two (2) references from organizations with whom similar scope and value proposed in this assignment has been undertaken. The Financial Proposal will focus on the cost to deliver the entire task minus the logical costs. The Budget will be presented in Euros.
How to applyhttps://fairtradeafrica.net/vacancies-2/
Resources Management Officer
Country: Sierra Leone
Organization: International Organization for Migration
Closing date: 4 Apr 2023
Position Title: Resources Management Officer
Duty Station: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 04 April 2023
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.
For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:
Internal candidates
Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Curaçao; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.
Context:
IOM has been operating in Sierra Leone since 2001. During its inaugural years, IOM Sierra Leone has supported the government through the implementation of life-impacting projects including the demobilization and rehabilitation of ex-combatants as well as the registration and resettlement of refugees to third countries. IOM’s activities have since expanded reflecting emerging and changing needs related to mobility in the areas such as development of human capital and strengthening of institutional capacity; health and border management; emergency response including the Ebola outbreak and flood/mudslide disasters; diaspora engagement; counter trafficking; disaster risk reduction (DRR); Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR).
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office (HoO) in Sierra Leone and in close coordination with the Senior Regional Resource Management Officer (SRRMO) in the Regional Office (RO) for West and Central Africa, the Department of Financial and Administrative Management (DFM) at Headquarters (HQ) and the Administrative Centres in Manila (MAC) and Panama (PAC), the Resources Management Officer will be responsible and accountable for supervising and managing the budgetary, financial, Human Resources and other administrative functions of Sierra Leone and providing support in these areas to staff. They will also contribute to providing recommendations aiming at increasing effectiveness and efficiency of resource management for the Office of IOM Sierra Leone.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Support the monitoring and overseeing the financial management for all activities in the Country Office including the review of financial expenditure and accountability.
Facilitate the management of the treasury by forecasting cash flows according to CO activities. Support the monitoring and control of funds disbursed; validate that funding is received and disbursed in accordance with donor agreements.
Prepare relevant financial reviews of projects by overseeing the budget control process and analyse variances between budget and actual expenditures. Take proactive action to prevent projects from going into deficit.
Assist with the annual budget preparation for the Country Office by facilitating the monitoring of budget control and analyse variances between budget and actual expenditures. Support the preparation of budgets for new projects and programmes.
Support the maintenance and assist in strengthening appropriate internal controls to safeguard the Organization’s assets, cash and prevent fraud.
Review payroll versus budgets, validate that salaries are correctly allocated to projects consistent with IOM’s projectization criteria.
Draft project and donor financial reports in accordance with IOM regulations and established procedures.
Participate in reviewing existing systems and procedures and, if necessary, recommend possible improvements to strengthen internal monitoring, evaluation and control systems and improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Assist in managing the Human Resources function and make recommendations on recruitment and personnel administration of staff in the Country Office. Correctly apply Human Resources (HR) policies, rules and regulations and make recommendations for resolving difficult or sensitive cases in consultation with the HoO and SRRMO.
Support in oversight of the Supply Chain services, including contracts with suppliers of goods and services and related administrative authorities; oversee the management of the fleet of vehicles and the maintenance of the premises as well as the functioning of all support services at the Country Office.
Participate in UN meetings such as the UN Operations Management Team (OMT) or ONEUN working groups when required.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Professional certification as Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is an advantage.
Experience
Experience in all areas of financial administration including financial management, accounting and budgeting;
Experience in budgeting and reporting for EU funded projects;
Experience in human resources, procurement and logistics;
Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning system,
Experience in emergency operations an advantage; and,
Experience in monitoring and evaluation and / or audit an advantage.
Skills
Ability to work closely with government and international officials;
Demonstrated ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment;
Ability to work under pressure;
Demonstrated ability to prepare clear and concise report;
Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) an advantage andSAP highly desirable;
Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming;
Good knowledge of human resources management;
Knowledge of IOM’s regulations, policies and procedures preferred; and,
Knowledge of IOM accounting systems, software, and procedures a distinct advantage.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Notes
Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies:
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
How to applyTo apply, interested applicants are invited to submit their applications HERE via the IOM e-Recruitment system by 04 April 2023.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment
Posting period:
From 22.03.2023 to 04.04.2023
No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
Requisition: VN 2023 101 Resources Management Officer (P2) Freetown, Sierra Leone (58029588) Released
Posting: Posting NC58029589 (58029589) Released
Business Development and Partnerships Manager, West Africa
Country: Sierra Leone
Organization: World Hope International
Closing date: 9 Apr 2023
Background:
World Hope International (WHI) is a global, faith-based relief and development organization operating in 12 countries, including an affiliate fundraising entity in Canada. WHI’s expertise is in global health, water and energy, and social protection, serving approximately 1 million people per year regardless of ethnicity, gender, race, and religion. WHI is the official relief and development organization of The Wesleyan Church.
For over 25 years, WHI has pursued a vision of a just, safe, and equitable world. Our history demonstrates that effective and practical solutions exist to complex problems. Transformative change happens when marginalized communities experience opportunity, hope, and dignity supported by innovative community, church, government, and private sector partnerships.
Job Purpose:
The candidate will contribute to WHI’s overall Business Development team’s efforts and resource targets from selected government agencies, foundations, and individual donors. S/He will lead a team of individuals and technical advisors in innovative proposal design and development of the sector and multisector grants. Additionally, the candidate will build the capacity of WHI’s West Africa region offices to acquire public and private grants, by increasing local capacity to develop proposals, log frames, and outcome measurement to work effectively in consortia.
Essential Functions:
Pre-proposal: Serve as the primary point of contact for securing and managing large grants from governments, institutional donors, and mega-individual donors. Facilitate the acquisition process for assigned proposals. Activities include but are not limited to the following:
Proactive lead research and development initiatives for competitive analysis and new funding markets for the West Africa region
Represent WHI externally, honestly, and effectively to identify and secure funding streams and present concepts to appropriate government officials and foundation donors.
Gather intelligence for individual sector opportunities; a) develop key understanding of sector strategies by the donor; b) follow up on specific sectoral procurement opportunities.
Assess the risks associated with opportunity, provide bid leadership, and review to ensure sufficient alignment with all relevant WHI strategies at the West Africa offices. Use the information to support Go/No-Go decisions and make informed decisions and recommendations on whether to pursue specific opportunities.
Engage and pre-position WHI with NGOs, INGOs, university colleagues, government, and for-profit entities to develop strategic winning consortia.
Work closely with Country Director and relevant technical sector specialists to ensure that country offices connect and nurture authentic relationships with decision-makers in government ministries, local US Embassies, missions, and other government embassies.
As requested, help build the capacity of Country Offices to engage Embassies and missions.
Assess the sector capacity of Country Offices/partners/WHI-US for new opportunities.
Proposal development: Oversee the full proposal development process for funding opportunities, applying industry-standard practices, ensuring timely submission, managing all components of the process and, including but not limited to the following:
Serve as proposal manager and writer as assigned or support designated proposal manager, ensuring support/engagement of technical sector specialists, program managers, monitoring and evaluation specialists, and finance staff, as needed.
Lead WHI’s component of collaborative design with partners.
Lead WHI’s efforts in forming consortia.
Negotiate WHI’s role with partners.
Develop various components of proposals, including the theory of change, log frame, and outcome indicators.
Support the recruitment process to ensure the identification and inclusion of qualified key personnel.
Strategize with WHI-US and the country office on ways to integrate privately funded programs with the proposal.
Lead an After-Action Review (AAR) process following each proposal development initiative to share key lessons with business development colleagues.
Post-submission: Follow up with donor(s) and partner(s) as necessary. For awarded grants, ensure a complete, smooth transition to program management staff, which includes actively supporting the grant start-up process. If the proposal is denied, ensure debriefing from the donor and disseminate lessons learned to all relevant parties.
Conduct appropriate and helpful field visits to assist the office, ensuring communication and coordination with the Country Director.
Work collaboratively with team members when assigned to work as a team.
Minimum Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent work experience.
3-6 years or more of experience in international relief and development in various geographical areas or extensive experience in one.
Direct work experience acquiring and managing grants from US Government agencies, institutional foundations, or major individuals.
Proven experience leading successful proposal development processes.
Strong communications skills, oral and written.
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, complex, decentralized and geographically diverse organizational structure.
Flexibility to travel.
English proficiency.
Strong interpersonal skills and experience working on a multicultural team.
Ability to create and nurture productive working partnerships internally and externally.
Proficient computer skills – especially the Microsoft Suite of applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint).
Commitment to the values and mission of WHI.
Working Environment / Conditions: Standard office environment. International travel required (up to 40% of the time).
Salary: $45,000-$60,000
Benefits include 10 paid holidays, paid sick leave, 21 days paid vacation (increases with years of service), and medical benefits.
How to applyPlease email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to hr@worldhope.org.
Compilation of climate justice advocacy good practices
Organization: Lutheran World Federation
Closing date: 7 Apr 2023
**The Lutheran World Federation
Department for Theology, Mission and Justice (DTMJ)**
***Project “Local to Global Action for Climate Justice, Phase 1”
Compilation of climate justice advocacy good practices
Terms of Reference (ToR)***
1. Introduction
Climate justice advocacy and policy engagement is a key priority in the current Strategy of the Lutheran World Federation (2019 – 2024). The LWF has engaged with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) for more than ten years as observer, contributor and participant in climate negotiations and other processes. Its longstanding commitment to climate justice englobes building resilience, climate adaptation and mitigation, as well as supporting communities affected by climate change impacts and undertaking advocacy from local to global levels.
The Action for Justice Unit is the advocacy hub of the LWF and accompanies member churches, World Service Country Programmes, and collaborates closely with ecumenical and faith-based organizations, civil society, as well as communities affected by climate impacts. The LWF advocacy methodology is essential to accelerate actions needed to set up a pathway for a sustainable and resilient society and economy where we protect the environment as the foundation for all life.
Local to Global Action for Climate Justice is a global project in 18 countries that includes
Africa: Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, Madagascar, South Africa, Ghana;
Asia and Pacific: Philippines, Bangladesh, Nepal, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and,
Latin America and the Caribbean: Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, El Salvador, and Cuba
The overall goal of the project is to accelerate climate action from local to global by boosting the global commitment to the Paris Agreement. The objectives of the project are:
Churches and faith-based organizations (FBOs) in the project countries have increased their engagement for climate justice.
By the end of the project, churches, FBOs and partner civil society actors in the project countries have effectively influenced national and regional policymakers for ambitious national and regional climate policies.
National religious leaders, churches, and faith-based actors actively contribute to climate justice advocacy in international forums.
Target groups for the project include churches, faith-based leaders, and faith-based organizations, their congregations, and the communities where they live and indirectly, local, district and National Government officials and policy makers. The project also targets and influences interfaith and civil society actors from local to global levels. LWF member churches in 18 focus countries represent more than 31 million people according to the LWF 2019 membership figures and engage with many more in their diverse communities.
A particular focus is placed on youth, women, and vulnerable people most impacted by climate change. The project aims for equal participation of women and men when possible and when not, at least will ensure 40% participation whether male or female.
Key stakeholders in civil society such as environmental and climate justice organizations are important allies and critical to the reach and impact of the project, as are academia and the scientific community to ensure science-based actions are taken and evidence-based advocacy is employed for effective influencing and results.
A detailed Terms of Reference is provided below with instructions and deadline for application.
2. Objective of the assignment
Identify and systematize examples of good practices on adaptation, mitigation, and climate justice advocacy led by faith-based organizations, especially from youth and women supported by LWF projects and other identified good practices.
3. Expected deliverables
The purpose of this document is to profile climate justice good practices from faith-based organizations that can be replicated in other contexts.
The expected deliverables are the following:
Facilitation of a minimum of two online workshops:
a kick-off workshop for validating the methodology, tools for collecting data, proposed work schedule and agreeing on the criteria for defining a good practice and;
a workshop on the presentation of the Climate Justice good practices;
A draft report of good practices inventory on adaptation, mitigation, and advocacy led by faith-based organizations, especially from youth and women.
A final report that will include 10 good practices of a maximum 3 pages per case (excluding photos and annexes)
These deliverables are to be
prepared in English.
submitted to the LWF Program Executive for Climate Justice electronically via e-mail.
The Criteria for defining a good practice will include: the relevance of the climate-related issues addressed by the initiative, means developed to reduce vulnerability and increase the resilience of the communities, mean to improve local capacities to face climate impacts, gender justice approach integration, benefits for the community for a long term, changes in the lives of local communities as a result of the initiative, possibilities of initiative be scaled-up, replicated or expanded, among others.
4. Suggested time frame and period of the assignment
The assignment will take place from 15th April – 15th June, 2023.
Engagement of the consultant (Methodology and outline of the product) - April
Kick off workshop - April
Interviews, analysis and writing for 10 cases - April-May
Feedback to first draft - Third week of May
Revision / feedback - June
Presentation of the compilation of good practices. Final version - Mid-June
5. Methodology
This methodology should integrate the following:
Checklist as first guidance for identification and setting of categories of good practices.
Guidance for the characterization of good practice selection and analysis.
Template for the compilation and analysis of the selected good practices
It is expected that data collection will be done remotely.
6. Qualifications and Experience of the consultant(s)
Proven experience in climate justice related work.
Proven track record of conducting similar work of international development programs, including programs implemented in different geographical regions;
Experience in conducting remote research (online interviews, surveys etc.)
Excellent writing skills in English.
Ability to communicate in Spanish as some of the LWF initiatives are in LAC
Experience in working with faith-based organizations;
Knowledge of LWF and the ACT Alliance members an advantage.
How to apply7. Content of the consultant’s offer
Interested candidates who fulfil the above qualifications shall submit the following:
A technical and financial offer according to the present terms of reference;
The technical offer shall contain a summary presentation of the proposed approach, the suggested methodology to be used, and a proposed template for elaboration and analysis of best practices.
The financial offer shall contain the costs for honorarium (including taxes) based on a daily rate as well as any other costs.
CV(s) of all consultants involved.
A written sample of previous similar work.
Offers shall be submitted by email to: tender.geneva@lutheranworld.org under the subject: “Compilation of climate justice advocacy good practices” no later than 07 April 2023.
Consultancy - Community Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Programme (CP3) – Community KAP Survey
Organization: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies
Closing date: 10 Apr 2023
Background
Large-scale epidemics and pandemics pose a serious threat not only to global health security but also to countries, communities and individuals in their efforts to achieve resilience. Epidemics and pandemics affect all sectors, impacting routine health services, economic and food security, trade, education, civil order, communication, transportation, and many other areas of life. The threat of emerging infectious diseases, including those of zoonotic origin, and the increasing prevalence of diseases previously controlled by antimicrobials and vaccination efforts, is a cause for concern to the global health community. Communities play an important role in prevention, early detection and early response with regard to this threat.
The IFRC’s Community Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Program (CP3) targets community centric epidemic and pandemic preparedness utilising an all of society all hazard approach. Since 2018, the programme has focused on three workstreams: Community Preparedness, National Society Preparedness and Private Sector and Key Stakeholders Engagement. This programme has been built on existing tools and actions being taken by Red Cross Red Crescent members and external partners but has also produced resources to be used in other programs and emergency response among the broader IFRC network. As part of the programme implementation, a baseline or mid-line KAP survey was developed in 7 targeted countries: · Kenya: https://go.ifrc.org/countries/93#additional · Uganda: https://go.ifrc.org/countries/176#additional · Sierra Leone: https://go.ifrc.org/countries/152#additional · Indonesia: https://go.ifrc.org/countries/85#additional · DRC: https://go.ifrc.org/countries/187#additional · Guinea: https://go.ifrc.org/countries/77#additional · Cameroon: https://go.ifrc.org/countries/41#additional
Objective of the consultancy
The objective of this consultancy is to support the IFRC and its partner National Societies to conduct, analyse, and visualize findings for the endline knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) survey in 7 countries involved in the CP3 initiative.
The CP3 KAP Consultant will work closely with the IFRC CP3 teams in Geneva, Nairobi, country offices and RC/RC National Societies to
- plan KAP surveys,
- support country teams to organize volunteers training,
- provide remote support for field data collection (done with mobile phones),
- clean-up, analyse and visualize data.
The findings of the survey will be used to support the generation of conclusions on programme effectiveness linked to key programme indicators and baseline/mid-line KAP findings. They may also feed into informing future epidemic preparedness and response programming.
The consultant will support the survey across 7 countries (Cameroon, DRC, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Kenya, Uganda and Indonesia) working remotely with the IFRC staff in Geneva, Nairobi, and in-country staff.
Expected outcomes and deliverables
1. Adapt existing survey methodology (if needed) looking at community epidemic and pandemic disease prevention and preparedness variables (EN/FR):
a) Adapt KAP survey methodology as needed and support country teams to apply sampling methods, providing technical advice in line with methodology and sampling methods used for the baseline/mid-line survey.
b) Assist with set up of questionnaire in mobile data collection platforms in each country as needed.
2. Support field data collection and assist countries to operationalise the CP3 KAP training package:
a) Support field preparation of data collection tools and materials for efficient timeframes in data collection.
b) Provide remote support to volunteer training as needed.
c) Support quality control during early stages of field data collection
3. Analysis of data for each country survey
a) Data verification of country level data in collaboration with country leads
b) Analysis of data for each country following the data analysis plan as laid out for the baseline/mid-line assessment to allow for comparison of results
4. Produce visualization of country level data:
a) Using PowerBi in coordination with IFRC IM colleagues, in the same style and manner as was done for the baseline/mid-line KAPs.
b) Data visualization to be uploaded on IFRC GO platform along with baseline results
Management of the consultant
The consultant will be managed by the IFRC CP3 Program Manager in Geneva.
Proposed time frame and location
The proposed time frame is a 4-month contract, with an initial maximum of 82 days of work, with potential for extension based on funding and candidate availability.
Start Date: 1 May 2023
Location: Remote home base.
Essential Requirements
● Qualifications in health science, social science or public health; or data science for health
● Experience leading KAP surveys with field data collection using mobile phone platforms.
● Experience working with similar tools/resources, especially in a Red Cross and Red Crescent context.
● Familiarity with Red Cross and Red Crescent community health programs, such as eCBHFA, with a focus on community awareness of disease prevention.
● Knowledge of the eCBHFA and/or Community Engagement and Accountability assessment questionnaires and tools an advantage.
● Proven data analysis skills (Excel, PowerBi, data visualization software, etc.)
● Effective communication skills and demonstrated competence working by-distance with technical advisors
● Fluency in English with effective teaching and presentation skills.
● Fluency in French is an asset.
● High degree of patience, tact and sensitivity in dealing with internal and external clients and stakeholders at all levels
● Ability to work in an environment of diverse languages and cultures. Experience living and working in developing country contexts
● Prior experience with Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies, IFRC and/or ICRC is an asset.
How to applyApplications Interested candidates should submit their application to health.department@ifrc.org by 10 April 2023 with the email subject: “CP3 KAP survey 2023”
Applications should include:
An updated CV, highlighting relevant experience and references
A technical proposal, including a timeline for required deliverables
A financial proposal in Swiss francs, outlining the daily rate and estimated number of man/days for each activity.
The selected candidate will have to provide a proof of insurance.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
West Africa Regional Partnership Specialist
Countries: Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal
Organization: International Rescue Committee
Closing date: 15 Apr 2023
The International Rescue Committee 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, IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in more than 40 countries and in 22 U.S. cities, IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The IRC is present in West Africa since the 1990s and is currently operating in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Cote d’Ivoire Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. (Note that Cameroon and Chad will be integrated to a new region from April 2023). The IRC in WA implements programs through the arc of crisis, emergency, humanitarian, and development contexts.
Working in partnership with local civil society, government, and private sector actors is fundamental to the International Rescue
Committee’s mission. Effective local partnerships are central to the IRC’s partnership strategic ambitions in Strategy100 and West Africa Country Strategic Action Plans (SAP), resulting in more effective, responsive, and locally owned response and development efforts that reach more people and produce better outcomes for the people served. Investing in local civil society organizations (CSOs), community-based organizations (CBOs) and government entities recognizes those organizations as critical actors in achieving outcomes, as permanent catalysts, and drivers of change. Within that context, IRC must also serve to influence wider regional/sub-regional networks/organizations’ partnership ambitions (such as the Lake Chad Basin Commission, NEAR Network, etc.), as well as donors’ partnership approaches, in support of the realization of the Grand Bargain Commitments
The Strategy100 partnership ambition recognizes that people affected by crisis and the actors closest to them are best placed, have the right, and should have the power and resources to respond and drive lasting change. Under the Strategy100 partnership ambition, we commit to ask ‘Why not partner?’ whenever we plan programming, and to ‘Partner as equals.’ This ambition recognizes that actors closest to crisis are the main agents of response and recovery. When we partner with local actors, we contribute to greater impact and scale and more sustainable outcomes. We are committed to being a feminist and anti-racist organization that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. That requires that we champion and resource leadership and action that comes from the communities in which we work.
The Partnership Excellence for Equality and Results System (PEERS) comprises IRC’s strategy, principles, policy, guidance, process, and tools for how we define our role and work in partnership in each context. PEERS promotes principled, collaborative partnerships that expand the impact and scale of each response, to reach the best outcomes for people affected by crises, consistent with Strategy100.
Job overview
The Regional Partnerships Specialist will be a key member of the West Africa regional team responsible for promoting effective and efficient programming in the region’s country programs, to ensure positive outcomes for clients, with a focus on partnership approaches. He/She will support WA country programs to define and deliver on the partnership components of their Strategic Action Plans, consistent with the Strategy100 partnership ambition. The Specialist will support WA country programs to build the internal capacity to partner effectively, and to use PEERS in promoting principled, collaborative partnerships, including through in-country support. He/She will promote cross-country learning and seek opportunities for cross-regional exchange. The Regional Partnerships Specialist will also contribute to efforts to drive the institutional change required to deliver on the Strategy100 partnership ambition.
Major Responsibilities
The RPS has three core areas of responsibility:
Country Program Support
• Support West Africa country programs in developing strategies to reinforce existing and build nascent partnership relationships with civil society organizations, government entities and private sector actors, as well as with regional / sub-regional networks
• Support country programs in applying proven principles and approaches that will fulfill their partnership ambitions, including through application of organizational guidance provided as part of the PEERS process.
• Support WA country offices to build meaningful participation of partners in key decision making, including in the context of strategy development and program design and management, and accountability to partner perspectives and feedback
• Support West Africa country teams to maximize collaboration in program design, defining our role based on our value add to local actors, and maximizing resources for local actors leading delivery
• Work with country programs, IRC’s partnership and client responsiveness teams, and the regional business development, and program and awards support teams, to improve clients’ and partners’ influence over program design and delivery
• Support West Africa country programs to conduct partnership capacity self-assessments, and to address the priority strengthening opportunities identified through those self-assessments, including through in-country support
• Based on the self-assessment outcomes and the priorities identified by the country teams, support West Africa country programs to establish and adapt approaches to ensure the six core building blocks of partnership success:
o Clearly defined and resourced partnership roles across all departments, with accountability (including for the partnership functions/departments)
o Partnership Working Group or similar fora to promote a coherent, one IRC approach
o Effective training and support for SMTs and the broader team on partnership, PEERS and managing change
o Deepening stakeholder analysis across each outcome area
o Maximizing collaboration in strategy, program and project design
• Collaborate with technical advisors, regional and programmatic and operation leads, including the Regional Program and Award Support (RPAS) teams, to support West Africa country programs to analyze the roles of local actors, to define IRC’s approach based on how it can best ‘add value’, prioritizing opportunities to support and reinforce local capacities and systems (asking ‘why not partner’)
• Provide support and guidance to business development efforts with the aim of reinforcing partnership, working closely with the Senior Program Development Advisor, Capture Advisor or other identified Business Development support teams.
• Promote and guide principled, collaborative, and contextualized risks analysis and management with partners across all organizational functions, consistent with the IRC Partnership Excellence for Equality and Results System (PEERS,) working closely with the Regional Program and Awards Support (RPAS) teams to identify risk mitigation measures and strategies as needed.
• Guide, coach, and mentor partnership leads in each country program. Support the country program leadership in recruitment and onboarding of staff with significant partnership responsibilities in collaboration with the RPAS where relevant
• In collaboration with the global partnership team and the RPAS in respect of compliance matters, continue to build the principles, skills and approaches required for effective partnerships in our WA teams, including through in-person and remote training in PEERS and partnership principles, skills and approaches, and building training capacities in the country offices
• Support Country Programs to ensure accountability towards partners, including but not limited to conducting regular exercises to measure partners' perception of the partnership, relationship, communication, identify issues and proposing corrective measures
Sub regional learning and engagement
• Foster and promote effective capacity sharing and systems strengthening approaches across West Africa country programs, as well as broader organizational development and systems strengthening approaches, and ensuring that IRC is understanding and leveraging opportunities to learn from partners
• Coordinate the WA regional partnership working group, ensuring multi-functional engagement at regional level
• Lead or facilitate structured interactions with West Africa partners to promote accountability and solicit feedback with respect to IRC’s role and partnership practices
• Engage with counterparts in other regions and Partnership Unit colleagues to ensure cross-regional experience sharing
• Contribute to the continued development and strengthening of PEERS policies, processes and tools
• Contribute to the pro-active building of our reputation with key donors and potential primes as a leading partnership organization
Regional Strategy Support
• Lead the IRC West Africa engagement in strategic partnerships and networks with key local/national/regional organizations to support program quality, research, advocacy, communications, and capacity strengthening that are complementary to the IRC’s expertise and humanitarian & development goals.
• Maintain awareness of key partnership trends and debates in the international development sector and support the regional leadership team to track and engage in these initiatives, as necessary.
• Provide regional oversight for developing regional analyses and engaging with regional/sub-regional organizations/networks and regional partnership programming with relevant donors, given the cross-border dynamics within the region and the regional ambition to increase our partnerships throughout the region
• Promote a space for dialogue among WA CPs and between regions to share learning, leverage opportunities and manage risks associated with organizational transformation related to partnership
• Contribute to partnership components of multi-country / regional projects from conception through to delivery
• Track and analyze IRC partnership ambition key performance indicators for learning and decision-making
Key Working Relationships
• Reports to: West Africa Deputy Regional Director and the Partnership Unit Director
• Coordination: works in close collaboration with Country Programs SMT, Country Programs Partnership staff, regional SMT, RPAS, and other HQ relevant functions as needed
• External Contacts: national, regional/sub-regional networks/organizations
Professional Qualifications and Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree is a plus; Degrees in non-profit management, business management, organizational development, international development or another related field, an asset; background in humanitarian and development assistance
Work Experience: Minimum of six years of relevant experience, including field experience in relevant settings, partnership, capacity sharing, organizational change and learning and/or related work
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
• Experience in a range of sectors, in both humanitarian and development contexts, including proven partnership-focused results, experience in building principled partnership rooted in feminist value across various contexts
• Demonstrated experience of coordinating complex projects and leading change both through working culture and business processes
• Experience fostering and collaborating with community-led local organizations, including conducting CBO capacity strengthening, governments and private sector organizations
• Team player, flexible and able to work within a small group of decision-makers to diagnose and provide support to country teams in a timely, efficient, and effective way
• Demonstrated capacity for strategic and systems thinking and development.
• Skilled at persuading and leading through influence, negotiation and coaching.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to develop positive relationships with local and remote team members at multiple levels across the organization
• Professional experience within the West Africa region to understand the partnership landscape and cultural context
• Ability to work successfully independently and with multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including oral and written communication skills, in French and English
• Ability to apply analytical thinking to evidenced, justified recommendations
• Experience in programs and grant management will be an asset
Language Skills: Working professional Proficiency in French and English required, and knowledge of region’s local language is an asset.
IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability. IRC is an equal opportunity employer.
Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
How to applyhttps://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/39580?c=rescue
Senior Writer of Development Communications
Country: United States of America
Organization: Partners in Health
Closing date: 30 Apr 2023
Position Title: Senior Writer of Development Communications
Reports to: Senior Director of Content
Location: Boston or Remote U.S.
Position Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The Senior Writer of Development Communications is tasked with conceptualizing and producing written content and materials based on joint strategic priorities of the Development and Marketing & Communications teams, primarily within the realms of donor engagement, cultivation, and stewardship communications.
As a member of the Marketing & Communications team and reporting to the Senior Director of Content, the Senior Writer of Development Communications works closely with Development, Public Policy & Partnerships, Advocacy, Clinical and Clinical Operations, Finance, and Impact and Planning staff to ensure that all materials reflect accurate and timely information about Partners In Health (PIH) and its undertakings, and that the organization’s activities—often highly technical in nature—are portrayed in clear, concise, jargon-free, and brand-centric communications that match audience sophistication.
Responsibilities
Content production (60%)
Gathers content, edits, and writes original copy for acknowledgments, newsletters, appeals, Annual Report, graphic design copy, video and audio scripting, online donor content, and other marketing collateral that shares PIH’s global accomplishments and impact
Reviews and edits donor materials produced by outside vendors to ensure consistent tone and messaging, especially with direct mail communications
Maintains donor communication resources so that they are up-to-date and accessible to staff across the organization
Collaborates with Marketing & Communications colleagues to craft talking points and messaging
Project Management & Strategy (40%)
Manages the Marketing & Communications side of projects involving multiple stakeholders across PIH to ensure content meets specifications and maintains branding and tone specific to development materials for identified audiences
Collaborates with PIH colleagues integral to the development of donor materials, such as Development and Impact teams, to ensure our content plans remain strategically aligned
Proposes creative communications solutions, based on current trends in the field, to encourage further engagement and continued support of donors’ needs
Coordinates among Marketing & Communications colleagues to ensure content and creative colleagues are aligned and meeting deadlines for donor-specific materials
Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred and/or or at least five years of writing experience required; five to eight years of project management experience preferred
Excellent command of the English language, with strong writing and editing skills
Demonstrated experience writing successful fundraising and/or marketing and communications materials
Demonstrated experience managing multiple deadlines, many stakeholders, and time-intensive writing processes
Experience partnering with multimedia and marketing professionals
Strong computer skills, including fluency in Microsoft Office and literacy in Adobe Creative Cloud
Exemplary interpersonal skills and relationship management; ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Interest in social justice and global health strongly desirable
Able to travel domestically and/or internationally, specifically to remote or hard-to-access locations with limited infrastructure
Fluency in languages other than English a bonus
Organizational Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the world’s leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governments’ efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems.
As of today, PIH runs programs in 11 countries (Haiti, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mexico, Navajo Nation, Peru, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, United States), where it provides direct care to millions of patients, through public facilities and community engagement.
Partners In Health (PIH) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of PIH not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PIH works in and with a number of governments in and outside the U.S., and to the extent applicable, this statement is intended to incorporate the prohibition of any unlawful discrimination covered by applicable laws in such countries, states and municipalities.
Partners In Health participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
How to applyTo view the full job description and apply, click here.
National Project Coordinator
Country: Solomon Islands
Organization: International Labour Organization
Closing date: 3 Apr 2023
Introduction
International Labour Organization (ILO) is the specialized UN agency for the world of work. It sets international labour standards, promotes rights at work and encourages decent employment opportunities, the enhancement of social protection and the strengthening of dialogue on work-related issues. ILO is the only tripartite UN agency bringing together governments employers’ and workers’ representatives.
The ILO has joined forces with UNDP to implement the project on Supporting Informal Enterprises Transition Towards Sustainable Growth and Formalization in the African, Caribbean and Pacific Regions. The project is centralised at the Social Finance Programme and the Enterprise Formalization team in the SME units of the Enterprises Department at the ILO head office in Geneva. Both units will provide technical support.
About the project
The project "Supporting Informal Enterprises Transition Towards Sustainable Growth and Formalization in the African, Caribbean and Pacific Regions" aims to facilitate informal firms’ growth and formalization by:
Creating an enabling regulatory environment for informal enterprises
Facilitating access to finance
Building capacity among the intermediaries and informal enterprises
Fostering collective and mutually reinforcing action and innovations to address gaps in selected sectors
Disseminating knowledge and experience at the regional and global level
This will be done through the development and promotion of incentives, support schemes, new financial services to facilitate the formalization of informal enterprises, and by strengthening capacities of informal sector intermediaries, aggregators and government, amongst others.
Increased productivity and formalization of informal firms require an improved business environment (regulatory and operational), better financial inclusion, better capacity in business skills and financial literacy, and can accelerate the introduction of relevant digital tools and improved ability to use them. An enabling environment combined with sufficient skills will develop informal firms’ resilience, and eventually their income. Reducing regulatory barriers and introducing new incentives will promote formalization and will allow informal enterprises to benefit from public business services and incentives. Improved and well-designed financial services for the informal enterprises will enhance their financial inclusion including the promotion of greater use of technology. Providing them with the necessary tools to access markets (including information, research, digital platforms for trade) will enable them to earn higher incomes on a more sustained basis, and in the medium-term create new employment opportunities.
The EU-ACP funded project is implemented by UNDP and the ILO in 6 countries (Central African Republic, Haiti, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Sudan) and runs from March 2022 until May 2026. The ILO has signed a UN to UN Transfer Agreement with UNDP for the implementation of selected activities under the project, in particular:
Development of national action plans, incentives, support schemes and awareness campaigns for enterprise formalization.
Technical support to financial intermediaries in the identification and adoption of innovative financial services models/products for informal enterprises, with a particular focus on digital services;
Building capacity among intermediaries to improve BDS and financial and literacy capacity building offered to informal enterprises;
Building capacity among informal enterprises to improve productivity, market access, financial literacy, business management and entrepreneurial skills;
Training of statistical government agencies in informal sector data collection to relevant government agencies.
During the inception phase of the project, baseline reports and workplans have been developed for each country. These will inform the design and implementation of ILO-led project activities.
About the position
The main purpose of the incumbent is to support the technical implementation of the ILO-led project activities in the country in close coordination with UNDP, other UN agencies, national counterparts, notably the Government and the social partners, and, where relevant, to engage with other actors that contribute or may support the formalization and financial inclusion of enterprises.
Reporting line
The Project Coordinator will work under the overall guidance of the Director of the ILO Country Office in Suva. He/she will directly report to and receive technical support and guidance from the project managing team, based within the Social Finance Programme and Enterprise Formalization team in the ILO ENTERPRISES Department, as well as the Enterprise Specialist in the DWT in Bangkok. The incumbent will work and coordinate with the UNDP country team in Solomon Islands, the UNDP project team in Pretoria and relevant ILO projects in the country.
Description of duties
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of activities aimed at supporting informal enterprises transition towards financial inclusion, sustainable growth and formalization in Solomon Islands, in line with the overall project document and country workplan:
In particular, the incumbent will:
Work in close collaboration with UNDP, other UN agencies, the Ministry of Labour, line ministries, social partners and other relevant partners from the private sector to adapt the workplan for the implementation of the project and maintain engagement and consultative approaches throughout the duration of the project to ensure smooth implementation of project activities in coordination and with the support of technical units of the ILO.
In consultation with UNDP and relevant stakeholders including social partners, support the design of project interventions to enhance financial inclusion, enterprise formalization and business growth.
Coordinate, execute and monitor the agreed activities to promote financial inclusion, sustainable growth and formalization in accordance with ILO programming guidelines, and administrative and financial procedures.
Represent the ILO in meetings with the UNDP country team, national stakeholders and the UNDP project team based in Pretoria.
Coordinate with the ILO project team in Geneva for the effective management of funds/budget assigned to the activities. Provide accurate, timely and complete information on the status of activities.
Provide technical guidance and support the implementation of project interventions by consistently liaising with project partners, managing contracts and overseeing the deliverables.
Assist the global team in fostering contacts and relations with governments, ministries, employers' and workers' organizations, non-governmental organizations and target groups and promote opportunities for collaboration towards planning and implementation of programme activities as far as they are related to financial inclusion, enterprise formalization and growth.
Participate in the preparation and conduct of conferences, seminars, workshops, training sessions, and consultative meetings in line with the workplan. Speak on behalf of the Project when attending these gatherings alone.
Draft, edit, or translate into the local language any relevant official correspondence, statements and speeches and other public information materials related to the project.
Lead in the preparation of terms of references, background information, technical reports and periodic progress reports on the status of the overall activities of the Project.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Country Director.
Required qualifications
Education
First level university degree in economics, finance, public policies, business management, development studies, or related field and strong knowledge on development issues particularly in Solomon Islands.
Experience
At least two years of professional experience at the national level around enterprise formalization, enterprise development, or financial inclusion. Proven experience in working effectively with government bodies in charge of policy-making and with development partners would be an asset. Experience working with financial service providers and experience in project management, supervision, and administration is also desirable.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of the working language of the duty station. Excellent knowledge of English.
Competencies
Good knowledge of programming and results-based management (RBM) principles and concepts.
Good knowledge of the programming cycle (planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation).
Good knowledge of resource mobilization.
Political awareness and understanding of socio-economic factors.
Knowledge of the substantive nature of Organization’s work programmes and activities.
Good knowledge of PC software (including word processor, spreadsheet and presentation software) such as Microsoft Office.
How to applyAll candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit the ILO Jobs website. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
Regional Head Of Humanitarian Preparedness & Response
Organization: Plan International
Closing date: 2 Apr 2023
Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organisation working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation.
Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
About the role
Plan International West and Central Africa is looking for a Regional Head of Humanitarian Preparedness & Response to provide strategic humanitarian leadership across the West and central Africa region. The post holder supports Country Offices ensuring humanitarian preparedness and response activities are of high quality and position Plan International as a leading agency working on humanitarian crises and with a specific recognition of our girls focus.
The position will develop strong relations with regional networks, regional UN and donor offices and represent our humanitarian work across these for a. A key aspect of the engagement will focus on influencing and ensuring the specific needs of girls are clearly considered and addressed in humanitarian activities.
Supporting Country Directors, the position will ensure that Country Offices have the right technical capability and where needed will support the professional development of Plan’s staff across the region. The position will provide strategic guidance and support to the regional leadership team, supporting high level decision making.
Dimensions of the role
Responsible for overseeing and supporting 14 Country Offices in the West & Central Africa region implement the humanitarian component of the Global Strategy. The role will proactively engage with a range of regional humanitarian networks, donors and peer agencies building Plan International’s profile as a humanitarian agency. The role will support the ongoing strengthening of humanitarian action within plan and will participate in global level meetings and networks. This role will support Plan International’s Programming and Influencing portfolio with a focus on the humanitarian agenda across the region working closely with the other colleagues in the RH Programming and Influencing unit and across COs.
The post is a key linkage/coordination point between global humanitarian work and implementation at country and regional level
The post holder manages a team of regional specialists and project coordinators (including a DRM Specialist specializing in preparedness, an Education in Emergencies specialist and a deployable Gender in emergencies Specialist) and has indirect oversight of a significant humanitarian budget managed by individual Country offices.
The post holder is expected to deploy (sometimes at short notice) as Emergency Response Manager to support Country Offices in the region to respond to new crises.
Accountabilities
Ensures Country Offices are ready to respond to new crises or spikes in existing crises. Oversees the implementation of the Ready To Respond preparedness work across the region.
Leads the quarterly HotSpot Analysis within the region, identifying potential crises that may occur, supporting Country Offices to be prepared, and ensuring the wider organisation is aware. Maintains a watching brief on humanitarian situation in countries where Plan International is not present, highlighting key issues of concern and potential options to regional leadership team and Global Hub Humanitarian team.
Provides Country Offices with strategic advice and guidance on their humanitarian portfolio, ensuring it is of high quality, aligned with key industry standards and has a clear focus on gender, diversity and inclusion.
Supports Country Offices develop and update Emergency Response Plans.
Ensures Country Offices use Plan International’s Emergency Response Manuals to guide their work and ensure alignment with operational requirements.
Ensures all humanitarian work is aligned with International Humanitarian Law, Humanitarian Principles and uses key standards (i.e Sphere, Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), and the broader Humanitarian Standards covered by the humanitarian standards partnership)
Deploys, sometimes at short notice, to Country Offices as emergency response manager to lead the startup of medium or large-scale emergencies in the region for up to two months.
Supports Country Offices determine additional capacity requirements, and requests to the Plan International Deployment team for additional staff support.
Leads humanitarian learning within the region through a variety of approaches such as Real Time Reviews, After Action Reviews, Evaluations. Ensures learnings are disseminated across the organisation and where appropriate integrated in to Plan International’s standard ways of working. Support Country Offices develop their Country Strategy Plans, ensuring humanitarian preparedness & response and nexus programming are integrated where appropriate.
Represents Plan International in media and communications work as required.
Develop and maintain a portfolio of regional humanitarian grants, identifying funding opportunities together with regional and National Organisation colleagues.
Contribute to ensuring quality of multi-country projects in the region (e.g. Sahel Programme, Lake Chad Response Programme) through capacity building, formation of practitioner’s networks, development of tools and undertaking of research and lessons learned exercises.
Work with COs in monitoring and supporting the integration of resilience and triple nexus programming within the region.
Support and facilitate learning and sharing of DRM and triple nexus programming related resources/tools/experiences between countries in region.
Proactively engage with international/regional agencies and networks, such as the regional ICVA network and working groups and donors.
Represent Plan International with media outlets through interviews when required.
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Significant experience of donor compliance and financial management.
Demonstrable experience of the integration of gender, diversity and inclusion elements into humanitarian programmes.
Demonstrable experience of the use of key humanitarian standards such as SPHERE, Core Humanitarian Standard and the Humanitarian Standards Partnership.
Proven experience of networking and developing relations with a broad range of stakeholders (Government Departments, UN agencies, Donor agencies, peer agencies)
Demonstrable awareness of key discussions within the humanitarian sector (eg nexus, conflict sensitivity, cash amongst others)
Demonstrable knowledge and experience of integrating gender into humanitarian programmes.
Significant experience of managing humanitarian programmes and operational support functions in diverse contexts
Proven knowledge of emergency preparedness activities and best practice within the sector.
Conversant with the international humanitarian architecture, particularly related to coordination and funding. Demonstrated prior experience of engaging with the humanitarian coordination system at local, regional and global levels.
Experience of designing and delivering training for specialist and non-specialist staff.
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal in order to present arguments clearly and powerfully to a variety of audiences.
Able to work in English and French
Proven experience in networking and external representation with Government, UN, Donors, Partners and Peers.
Able to work calmly under extreme pressure and at unpredictable hours during emergency response. Ability to prioritise and manage complex and varied workload, often to tight deadlines.
Able to use Microsoft packages
Plan International’s Values In Practice
We are open and accountable
Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
We strive for lasting impact
Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.
APPOINTMENT DETAILS
Location: Plan International office location in the West and Central Africa region: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central Africa Republic, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Ghana, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.
Reports to: Executive Director West and Central Africa, with matrix reporting line to Global Humanitarian Director
Travel requirements: 50% both withing and outside region, often in hardship locations and sometimes at short notice to support initial response start up.
How to applyClosing date: 2nd April 2023
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As part of the application process kindly submit an MS Word version of your CV and a cover letter. All application documents (cover letter and CV) should be submitted in English.
Should you require access to information in a different format to facilitate your application please contact us via applications@redseasearch.com
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Red Sea is committed to meeting the standards set out in our Equality and Diversity statement, acting in line with the UK Equalities Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce in encouraging equality and diversity.
Research Analyst - Ethiopia
Country: Ethiopia
Organization: Laterite
Closing date: 31 Mar 2023
About Laterite
Laterite is a data, research and analytics firm specialized in complex development challenges. We work with universities, global think tanks, international NGOs, multilateral donor organizations, and government ministries and agencies. Our clients include, for example, the World Bank, USAID, TechnoServe, Promundo, the Mastercard Foundation, and several UN agencies.
We currently have offices in the Netherlands, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Sierra Leone. The team brings together more than 80 full time local and international staff, as well as 1,000+ enumerators across all countries. We are proud to be a culturally diverse organization, and we welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our team. Learn more: www.laterite.com
We work in socio-economic development research projects. We believe that impact is a long-term endeavour that requires being embedded in the local context. Delivering high-quality research requires building local teams and data collection systems, knowing the country, and establishing close working relationships.
One of Laterite’s key strategic goals is to create a collaborative and rewarding working environment for our staff, where every team member feels engaged, represented, and heard. Laterite is committed to create opportunities for learning and career development within the team and across our offices.
Laterite is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.
What you will do:
We are looking for a new Analyst with an understanding of data analysis and a strong motivation to work in social and economic research with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa. Our new colleague will:
Work on research projects – supporting the ethical approval process, design of research instruments and research designs, conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, drafting sections of reports, and keeping clients updated on progress.
Contribute to data collection planning – coding survey instruments on SurveyCTO, working closely with the field teams to develop training materials and going on field visits to better understand data collection processes.
Contribute to quality assurance tasks – working closely with the field teams to monitor and clean incoming survey data.
Contribute to analysis and reporting – together with other research team members working on a project
As part of our Research Team, you will be able to develop skills and experience in:
Technical research design, including sampling and impact evaluation methodologies.
Project management and client communication.
Data analysis, statistical techniques and coding.
Report writing: drawing insights from data and presenting them in a client-ready, consultancy quality format.
What you will bring:
A completed Master’s degree in Economics, Public Health, Development or related fields
One year of professional experience with similar tasks. (We are happy to consider internships, work on dissertations or within an academic research group for this, if you can show us how your experience meets what we are looking for)
Strong quantitative data analysis skills and proficiency in Stata
Experience working with ODK-based platforms (e.g., SurveyCTO)
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
In addition, we welcome:
Written and oral communication
Previous work experience in Sub-Saharan Africa
Organizational and interpersonal skills, self-motivation and drive to work in a collaborative environment.
What’s in it for you?
Laterite offers a competitive remuneration package, including medical insurance and 21 days of annual leave. We are also committed to supporting our staff’s learning, providing an annual learning budget of up to $1,000 per person and 10 days of time off for professional learning each year. We also provide remote work options in accordance with Laterite's remote work policy.
The salary for this role is between $1,940 to $2,450 net per month. The exact salary grade will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience and performance in interviews. Salaries are pegged against the pay matrix, and grades are reviewed every 6 months. There is ample opportunity for growth both in terms of salary scales and roles. Promotions at Laterite are reviewed every 6 months during our performance evaluation.
How to applyWhat next?
1. Assessment
The first step is to complete a 30-minute numeracy and literacy assessment for which no special preparation is needed.
Link to the assessment: https://form.jotform.com/230511769231552
2. Submit application
Successful candidates will then be invited to upload their CV and cover letter via our online application system.
Deadline
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Details on rolling applications can be found on the website: https://www.laterite.com/vacancies/
Embedded Lab Officer
Country: Sierra Leone
Organization: Development Aid
Closing date: 31 Mar 2023
DRS is looking for an Embedded Lab Officer for an INGO whose mission is to promote effective solutions to global poverty problems. It brings together researchers and decision-makers to design, rigorously evaluate, and refine these solutions and their applications, ensuring that the evidence created is used to improve the lives of the world’s poor.
Job Title: Embedded Lab Officer
Contract: 1-year contract
Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Starting date: as soon as possible
Position Description:
INGO seeks a qualified Embedded Labs Coordinator to collaborate closely with the Ministry of General Education in Sierra Leone to strengthen its capacity to use evidence to improve its programs and policies.
Responding to Ministry's demand for support beyond impact evaluations, INGO is working to develop an embedded evidence lab with MoE, putting a strong focus on equipping them to regularly use evidence to improve their decision-making, policies, and programs. This position will support these activities, reporting to INGO Sierra Leone's Associate Research Manager and dotted line oversight from the Global Policy team.
Key Responsibilities:
The Coordinator will perform a variety of tasks related to leveraging existing data and developing new research projects to drive greater use of evidence within the Ministry. For example, the Coordinator may conduct activities including but not limited to:
Mapping the data needs of various directorates within the Ministry against the existing data available, complemented with an assessment of its quality;
Assessing existing datasets and indicators according to criteria of relevance, objectivity, and reliability;
Identifying opportunities for low-cost “nudges” to improve service delivery;
Developing and executing opportunities to leverage administrative data for analysis to inform key MoE programs and decisions;
Developing and executing “learning-capacity-building projects with MoE counterparts;
Developing opportunities to leverage administrative data for research; connecting local and international researchers to pursue these openings;
Producing “policy briefs” on key policy questions that can be answered using the Ministry’s own data;
Developing a policy-driven research agenda for the lab and facilitating the development of research projects to respond to the agenda;
Sharing existing evidence to inform MoE program design and delivery;
Advising MoE directorates on developing and maintaining MEL plans;
Deliver capacity-building trainings on M&E;, impact evaluations, etc.
Provide guidance to MoE directorates’ ongoing monitoring activities, including by recommending the implementation of quality indicators and data sources
Education:
Master’s degree in international public policy, education, social science, or related fields.
EXPERIENCE:
At least 2 years of experience in data analysis, monitoring, and evaluation work experience;
Hands-on experience supporting Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning systems. Familiarity with the challenges surrounding causal attribution;
Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection, management, and analysis;
Experience working in the education sector of a developing country, ideally in close interaction with government stakeholders;
Background in development programs relating to education;
Familiarity with the concepts surrounding the Theory of Change and the core tools of MEL (both quantitative and qualitative research methods);
Familiarity with SurveyCTO, Open Data Kit or similar survey software, SMS or Interactive Voice Response (IVR) technology (an asset);
The ability to use Stata, R or similar statistical software will be considered as an advantage.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Excellent spoken and written communication in English.
OTHER SKILLS:
Superior analytical, quantitative, and conceptual thinking skills;
Ability to present information in a structured and insightful way, both in writing and orally;
Demonstrated ability to coach and train others in statistics, data analysis, or MEL methodologies will be an advantage;
Strong client-facing and presentation skills;
Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies;
Self-starter, entrepreneurial mindset, versatility, and strong multi-tasking skills;
Passion for making data-driven decisions a reality in the development sector.
How to applyTo find out more about the position and submit your application, kindly contact us at e.jivova@developmentaid.org, under the title: DRS 11445 Embedded Lab Officer . We are excited to hear from you!
* Due to the high number of applications received via DevelopmentAid website, we can reply to shortlisted candidates only. Please note that the above requirements can be modified during the recruitment process according to the client's procedures.
Call for roster: Communication Consultants (Media & Digital Communication)
Country: Senegal
Organization: World Food Programme
Closing date: 31 Mar 2023
ABOUT WFP WESTERN AFRICA REGIONAL BUREAU (RBD)
The WFP West Africa region extends from Mauritania to Chad and along the coast from Cameroon to Senegal. It consists of 19 countries; Benin Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. The Regional Bureau for West & Central Africa (RBD) is based in Dakar and provides strategic guidance, technical support, and direction to country operations in these countries.
The Communications Advocacy and Marketing Unit at the Regional Bureau of Western Africa (RBD) is implementing specific communications and/or advocacy plans, particularly coordinating and managing multimedia and digital content production and deliberate media engagement from RBD to advance engagement with partners and create a favourable environment for fundraising as well as political support and involvement.
In Western Africa Regional Bureau in Dakar, Senegal, a Senior Regional Communications and Advocacy Officer provides leadership and strategic guidance to the Communication Advocacy and Marketing team. To further strengthen this team, WFP RBD is seeking to build a roster of Communication Consultants (Media & Digital Communication) who provide roving support to the Country Offices (COs) in terms of digital content gathering and planning, to enable the COs and RBD achieve objectives. The support will involve media outreaches at regional level, photography, videography, storytelling, and social media and will include training sessions as part of the activities.
The consultants may also be deployed at the regional or mainly country level when opportunities become available. The Communication Consultant (Media & Digital Communication) provides roving support to the Country Offices (COs) in terms of digital content gathering and planning, to enable the COs and RBD achieve objectives. The support would involve media outreaches at regional level, photography, videography, storytelling, and social media. The consultant will spend dedicated periods of time in each office and include training sessions as part of the activity.
In order to expand its over-sight function to WFP operations, WFP RBD is seeking to build a roster of consultants ready to be deployed at the regional or mainly country level when opportunities become available.
PURPOSE OF THE ROSTER
This call for the roster is published to give an opportunity to applicants to express interest in being part of this roster to undertake the key accountabilities listed below when the opportunities arise.
This vacancy announcement is not related to any current open position. However, all applications received will be reviewed and will be subject to a selection process to assess the relevant professional experience and qualifications of the candidates.
A Communication Consultant (Media & Digital Communication) would be responsible for the Key accountabilities listed below.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Contribute to communications through good research, analysis of assigned area of work and timely preparation and distribution of information products to target audience(s).
Support Regional Communications Lead in relations with media in the region by supporting the developments of communication strategies, drafting and issuing news releases, serving as editor and reviewer of media messages and news releases from countries in the region. Pitch stories to outlets and expand the network of regional and international media contacts.
Coordinate TV production with TV5 and Groupe Raceco.
Maintain a contact list of journalists and media outlets and support the flow of news/information about WFP’s work to the media, in order to support regular and appropriate communications.
Generate targeted content including, text, photos, videos and audio for use across a range of integrated online platforms, in order to support global and country fund-raising activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages.
Support the social media plan by developing social media content, and utilising platforms, networks and partners to enhance coverage and support of WFP’s activities.
Support Country Offices through content gathering missions, organise production training sessions on writing for the web, photography and using social media – on the ground and remotely.
Serve as back up to Global French Communications Lead and Digital Communications Specialist
Any other duties as determined by supervisor.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Advanced university degree (recognized by https://www.whed.net/home.php) in communications, journalism, visual arts, public relations or First University degree in the same disciplines with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training.
Should you not find your university degree in this link kindly note that it will be your responsibility to obtain a formal letter from your Ministry of Education stating their recognition of the university and degree.
Experience:
The minimum requirement for professional-level experience is as follows:
Level I Consultancy: three (3) years of relevant progressively responsible professional post-graduate experience in journalism, media, and communications or any other related fields.
Level II Consultancy: five (5) to ten (10) years of relevant progressively responsible professional post-graduate experience in journalism, media, communications or any other related fields.
Languages: Fluency (level C) in both written and spoken English and French.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
Keen knowledge of storytelling and understanding diverse audiences and approaches to reaching them.
Demonstrated experience in developing original stories, short form video clips and multimedia products that are shared through social media.
Ability to operate latest equipment to deliver photographs and multimedia content according to the specified quality and technical requirements.
Experience with utilizing the latest technology cameras and visual equipment.
Proven skills operating video production and editing equipment
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 31 March 2023
How to applyWFP Value Proposition
Meaningful and impactful careers - Our day-to-day work makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
Continuous learning and training - We provide learning tools for our staff to continually develop their careers.
Multicultural and stimulating working environment - We encourage gender and cultural diversity to make our teams stronger.
To apply to this roster, please click the link below:
https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=330956&company;=C0000168410P
OR visit our career website www.wfp.org/careers
Please note:
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
Call for roster - Visual Communication Expert (Creative Content), RBDakar
Country: Senegal
Organization: World Food Programme
Closing date: 31 Mar 2023
ABOUT WFP WESTERN AFRICA REGIONAL BUREAU (RBD)
The WFP West Africa region extends from Mauritania to Chad and along the coast from Cameroon to Senegal. It consists of 19 countries; Benin Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. The Regional Bureau for West & Central Africa (RBD) is based in Dakar and provides strategic guidance, technical support, and direction to country operations in these countries.
The Communications Advocacy and Marketing (CAM) Unit at the Regional Bureau for Western Africa (RBD) is implementing specific communications and/or advocacy plans, particularly coordinating and managing multimedia and digital content production and deliberate media engagement from RBD to advance engagement with partners and create a favourable environment for fundraising as well as political support and involvement.
In Western Africa Regional Bureau in Dakar, Senegal, a Senior Regional Communications and Advocacy Officer provides leadership and strategic guidance to the Communication Advocacy and Marketing team. To further strengthen this team, WFP RBD is seeking to build a roster of Visual Communication Expert (Creative Content)who will support the production, design of various creative content projects in the region, lead on post-production of content in liaison with Country Offices, HQ and other WFP offices, travel to the field to gather produce compelling multimedia storytelling – employing high-end professional videography, photography and, text and graphics skills - to show the impact of the scale-up on community livelihoods, food security, nutrition, school feeding and more.
The purpose is to enable stakeholders understand the scale of the change communities are making in their lives; demonstrating that despite challenges, West Africa, particularly the Sahel, is alive and that the people are taking action towards development despite several challenges including the corona virus pandemic.
PURPOSE OF THE ROSTER
This call for the roster - Visual Communication Expert (Creative Content) Consultant is published to attain two objectives:
(i) create a pipeline of talent to facilitate a quick selection and deployment of Visual Communication Experts (Creative Content) on a need basis and;
(ii) to give an opportunity to Visual Communication Experts (Creative Content) to express interest in being part of this roster to meet the first objective.
This announcement is not related to any current open position. However, all applications received will be reviewed and will be subject to a selection process to assess the relevant professional experience and qualifications of the candidates.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
A Visual Communication Expert (Creative Content) would be responsible for the Key accountabilities listed below.
As a visual communication expert, help manage end to end visual communication products and develop strategies for the integrated resilience scale-up in the Sahel, in liaison with Head of Unit, CAMRES Special Projects Coordinator and Resilience and Livelihoods teams.
Serve as audiovisual creative content strategist and producer for RBD – and deploying, as necessary for photography and videography.
Serve as a content producer with specialized technical skills in virtual reality productions.
Provide strategic advice and give support to CO teams to improve communications to achieve the most impact.
Develop and implement training and provide extensive support for COs and project teams.
Guide visual storytelling across the region in coordination with RBD Team Leader and CO Teams to design a production outline and plan with conceptual framework, approach, and vision to develop video and photographic work including creative briefs and scenarios and then arrange shooting for specific projects
Design, develop and deliver compelling, creative audiovisual content for online events that make it easy for audiences to understand data, narratives, and proof points, working in anticipation and delivering quick turnaround solutions for last-minute requests.
Coordinate and plan travel to sites, as necessary, and ensure professional filming and photography of the interventions; produce content including engaging text, photos, videos, and audio content for use across a range of integrated platforms, to support advocacy.
Lead video productions, photography and graphics post-production, including captioning, outputting final deliverables within set timelines.
Liaise with CAM HQ (Creative Studio) to develop complementary tools, style, branding, quality, and measurements.
Other duties and tasks as requested by Head of Unit
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT (inclusive and not exclusively):
Creative content briefs, field production and post-production for audio-visual and photographic narratives related to the integrated resilience scale-up in the Sahel
Virtual Reality video stories from the Western Africa region
Support to Storytellers' production crews in Country Offices
Videos on various Projects in the region
Guidance and feedback for quality video content production for CAM colleagues and external producers in the region - continuous
Video training sessions for communication officers who are also content producers in the region.
High-resolution photos with captions, reflecting programmes/interventions, activities, as well as impact on communities / environment for social media use, reports, or knowledge-based products, some accompanied with strong beneficiary or partner/staff testimonies.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Advanced university degree recognized by https://www.whed.net/home.php) in fields related to the visual arts, communication, journalism, photography, fine arts. Specialised training and / or certificate in video, photographic, digital content production will be an asset or First University degree in the same disciplines with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training.
Should you not find your university degree in this link kindly note that it will be your responsibility to obtain a formal letter from your Ministry of Education stating their recognition of the university and degree
Experience:
The minimum requirement for professional-level experience is as follows:
Level I Consultancy: three (3) years of relevant progressively responsible professional post-graduate experience in multimedia journalism, photography, videography, visual storytelling, writing. A good understanding of the socio-political, cultural and environmental context of West Africa is desirable.
Level II Consultancy: five (5) to ten (10) years of relevant progressively responsible professional post-graduate experience in multimedia journalism, photography, videography, visual storytelling, writing. A good understanding of the socio-political, cultural and environmental context of West Africa is desirable.
Languages: Fluency (level C) in both written and spoken English and French.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All applications received will be reviewed and go through a selection process to assess relevant experience and qualifications. Based on the assessment results, successful candidates will be placed in a roster at consultant level II. Applicants who meet the selection criteria may be contacted for further interviews or assessments and to confirm their continued interest and availability for short-term opportunities ranging between 1 to 11 months.
The roster validity is for a period of 24 months from the date on which the candidate is notified of their success.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 31 March 2023
How to applyWFP Value Proposition
Meaningful and impactful careers - Our day-to-day work makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
Continuous learning and training - We provide learning tools for our staff to continually develop their careers.
Multicultural and stimulating working environment - We encourage gender and cultural diversity to make our teams stronger.
To apply to this roster, please click the link below:
https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=333408&company;=C0000168410P
OR visit our career website www.wfp.org/careers
Please note:
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
Call for roster: Graphic Design Consultants, RBDakar
Country: Senegal
Organization: World Food Programme
Closing date: 31 Mar 2023
ABOUT WFP WESTERN AFRICA REGIONAL BUREAU (RBD)
The WFP West Africa region extends from Mauritania to Chad and along the coast from Cameroon to Senegal. It consists of 19 countries; Benin Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. The Regional Bureau for West & Central Africa (RBD) is based in Dakar and provides strategic guidance, technical support, and direction to country operations in these countries.
To advance engagement with partners and create favorable environment for fundraising as well as political support to its operations, the Regional Bureau implements a communication and advocacy strategy targeting its various audiences. This Graphic Design consultant be part of the communications team, reporting directly to the Regional Head of Communications, Advocacy and Marketing Unit. S/he will contribute to raising brand awareness and increasing visibility of WFP programmes and activities through production of high-quality materials including brochures, flyers, Sway presentations, visibility items, etc for functional units within the Bureau as well as country offices across the region.
PURPOSE OF THE ROSTER
This call for the roster is published to give an opportunity to applicants to express interest in being part of this roster to undertake the key accountabilities listed below when the opportunities arise.
This announcement is not related to any current open position. However, all applications received will be reviewed and will be subject to a selection process to assess the relevant professional experience and qualifications of the candidates.
A Graphic Design Consultant would be responsible for the Key accountabilities listed below.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Implement WFP’s and donors branding policy and guidelines.
Ensure that all publications, reports and products are produced in line with WFP’s branding and donors’ requirements/polices
Implement the graphic guidelines in all WFP’s communication products including annual country reports (ACR);
Deliver creative and innovative ideas for print, electronic, web-based and Design and layout of reports and other products
Design reports and other communication materials for printing and electronic distribution.
Improve and edit artwork, photos, charts and other graphic elements.
Layout and design information and communication materials (t-shirts, banners, posters, booklets, leaflets, books, bulletins, flyers, cards)
Create different illustrative materials such as animations, Sway and Canvas presentations and design of CD/DVD packaging
Any other duties as determined by supervisor.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
You have
Advanced university degree (Master's degree equivalent, BAC+4/5), recognized by https://www.whed.net/home.php in communications, journalism, visual arts, public relations or first University degree (Bachelor's degree equivalent, BAC +3) in the same disciplines with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training.
Should you not find your university degree in this link kindly note that it will be your responsibility to obtain a formal letter from your Ministry of Education stating their recognition of the university and degree.
Experience:
You have
At least three (3) years of relevant progressively responsible professional post-graduate experience in experience in graphic design and multimedia production.
An experience of working in a regional office of a development or humanitarian agency is added advantage.
Languages: Fluency (level C) in both written and spoken English and French.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
Keen knowledge of graphic design, multimedia productions and understanding diverse audiences and to approaches to reaching them through visual storytelling.
Experience with utilizing the latest multimedia software application (Adobe packages, etc).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All applications received will be reviewed and go through a selection process to assess relevant experience and qualifications. Based on the assessment results, successful candidates will be placed in a roster at consultant level II. Applicants who meet the selection criteria may be contacted for further interviews or assessments and to confirm their continued interest and availability for short-term opportunities ranging between 1 to 11 months.
The roster validity is for a period of 24 months from the date on which the candidate is notified of their success.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 31 March 2023
How to applyWFP Value Proposition
Meaningful and impactful careers - Our day-to-day work makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
Continuous learning and training - We provide learning tools for our staff to continually develop their careers.
Multicultural and stimulating working environment - We encourage gender and cultural diversity to make our teams stronger.
To apply to this roster, please click the link below:
https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=515635&company;=C0000168410P
OR visit our career website www.wfp.org/careers
Please note:
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
Call for Roster - Business Transformation Officer (International Consultant), RBDakar
Country: Senegal
Organization: World Food Programme
Closing date: 31 Mar 2023
ABOUT WFP WESTERN AFRICA REGIONAL BUREAU (RBD)
The WFP West Africa region extends from Mauritania to Chad and along the coast from Cameroon to Senegal. It consists of 19 countries; Benin Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. The Regional Bureau for West & Central Africa (RBD) is based in Dakar and provides strategic guidance, technical support, and direction to country operations in these countries.
PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
Business Transformation Officers partner with business units to understand their vision, mission, needs and operating environment in order to transform business objectives into solutions exploiting IT capabilities.
This call for the roster – Regional Business Transformation Officer (Consultant) is published to attain two objectives:
(i) create a pipeline of talent to facilitate a quick selection and deployment of Business Transformation Officers in any of the countries that fall under the WFP Regional Bureau of West Africa on a need basis and;
(ii) to give an opportunity to Business Transformation Officers to express interest in being part of this roster to meet the first objective.
This announcement is not related to any current open position. However, all applications received will be reviewed and will be subject to a selection process to assess the relevant professional experience and qualifications of the candidates.
ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSABILITIES
Under the overall supervision of the Head of TEC the Business Transformation Officer (Consultant), will be responsible for the following:
Support the development of functional work plans, ensuring compliance with wider WFP policies, standards and strategies.
Continuously improve guidelines, processes and procedures of Business Relationship Management, Business Analysis and IT Project Management functions.
Build and nurture relationships with the business counterparts to understand and anticipate the direction of the business and ensure alignment of provider’s solutions with changing business requirements and priorities.
Participate in identifying business needs and propose well-researched ideas for new or improved systems, tools and processes that assist meeting WFP objectives.
Manage business expectations in servicing business needs and oversee success of solutions, seeking ongoing opportunities to support or increase the business value from those solutions.
Propose change and continuous operational improvement that supports business capabilities, by defining needs, modeling the business and recommending solutions that deliver value for business priorities.
Communicate business objectives, requirements and process flows, to ensure common understanding and prioritization between stakeholders for their smooth implementation.
Test and perform in-depth analysis of IT solutions to ensure they address business objectives, needs, requirements and process flows efficiently and effectively.
Manage estimates, business cases, planning, and risk identification to ensure the delivery of IT solutions into the business to agreed time, budget, scope and quality.
Manage a team of staff, providing coaching, training and guidance to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance.
Education:
Qualifications that you have attained.
Advanced university degree (recognized by https://www.whed.net/home.php) in Computer Science or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses. Professional IT related certifications would be an asset.
Experience:
What we are looking for.
At least three (3) years (Consultancy level 1) or five (5) to ten (10) years (Consultancy level 2) of relevant post-graduate progressively responsible professional experience in business systems analysis, design and development and/or complex systems implementations.
Experience in client-facing roles in either technology implementation projects or in the planning, design and implementation of such projects in humanitarian aid operations.
Please note the level of consultancies below:
Level I Consultancy: At least three to five years of relevant professional experience.
Level II Consultancy: At least five to ten years of relevant professional experience
Experiences that will make you stand out:
You have effectively managed IT projects and supervised project team members.
You have analysed and translated user requirements into new business processes and applications.
You have formed strong partnerships with relevant parties to help meet organisational IT requirements.
Languages you should be able to speak fluently:
English and French (level C in reading, writing and speaking).
You have developed the following Skills:
communication and collaboration skills and ability to work in multicultural environments.
Ability to consult with users’ community in a friendly and effective way, with a special focus human-centered service design.
Ability in managing business expectations and collaborating with other stakeholders.
Analytical skills, accountability, responsibility and proactivity.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All applications received will be reviewed and go through a selection process to assess relevant experience and qualifications. Based on the assessment results, successful candidates will be placed in a roster at consultant level II. Applicants who meet the selection criteria may be contacted for further interviews or assessments and to confirm their continued interest and availability for short-term opportunities ranging between 1 to 11 months.
The roster validity is for a period of 24 months from the date on which the candidate is notified of their success.
This is an international consultancy roster and both internal and external candidates of all nationalities can apply to be part of the roster.
Deadline for application: 31 March 2023
How to applyWFP Value Proposition
Meaningful and impactful careers - Our day-to-day work makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
Continuous learning and training - We provide learning tools for our staff to continually develop their careers.
Multicultural and stimulating working environment - We encourage gender and cultural diversity to make our teams stronger.
To apply to this roster, please click the link below:
https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=404244&company;=C0000168410P
OR visit our career website www.wfp.org/careers
Please note:
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
Call for Roster - IT Operations Officer (International Consultant), RBDakar
Country: Senegal
Organization: World Food Programme
Closing date: 31 Mar 2023
ABOUT WFP WESTERN AFRICA REGIONAL BUREAU (RBD)
The WFP West Africa region extends from Mauritania to Chad and along the coast from Cameroon to Senegal. It consists of 19 countries; Benin Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. The Regional Bureau for West & Central Africa (RBD) is based in Dakar and provides strategic guidance, technical support, and direction to country operations in these countries.
PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
IT Operations Officer (Consultant) lead or participate in the planning and delivery of efficient and effective IT and TC services, providing sound, innovative solutions that enable staff to deliver food assistance to beneficiaries, in line with WFP’s strategy.
This Assignment with a range of one (1) to eleven (11) months is published to attain two objectives:
(i) create a pipeline of talent to facilitate a quick selection and deployment of IT Operations Officers (consultants) in any of the countries that fall under the WFP Regional Bureau of West Africa on a need basis and;
(ii) to give an opportunity to IT Operations Officers (consultants) to express interest in being part of this roster to meet the first objective.
This announcement is not related to any current open position. However, all applications received will be reviewed and will be subject to a selection process to assess the relevant professional experience and qualifications of the candidates.
ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSABILITIES
Under the overall supervision of the Head of TEC the IT Operations Officer (Consultant), will lead or participate in the planning and delivery of efficient and effective IT and TC services, providing sound, innovative solutions that enable staff to deliver food assistance to beneficiaries, in line with WFP’s strategy. The incumbent will be responsible for the following:
Participate in the development of plans, budgets and policies, and lead the design and deployment of IT/TC systems aligned with business needs, in line with WFP corporate standards.
Plan, design and maintain large IT/TC systems and networks, ensuring appropriate data security and access controls considering both local and wide area network issues; and ensuring users to get maximum benefits from them.
Identify and test new hardware for improving and upgrading system performance; install any technology upgrades as required.
Negotiate and manage contracts with service providers, to facilitate procurement of equipment and services at minimum cost, in line with WFP rules and regulations.
Coordinate reporting on IT/TC activities, investments and costs, identifying trends/issues and presenting clear recommendations to increase cost-efficiency.
Develop and maintain technical expertise and knowledge of external industry developments to provide leadership in specific technical areas of competence.
Partner effectively with senior managers to understand their priorities, and provide solutions on all aspects of IT and the delivery of IT services, as well as on strategic and policy issues.
Lead and motivate a team of IT Officers, monitoring performance, providing coaching, training and guidance to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance.
Plan and lead capability building of staff, collaborating with colleagues in the IT division to design and deliver training policies and programmes aimed at developing skills/knowledge in IT/TC.
Work in close collaboration with other UN agencies to align activities, conduct negotiations with common vendors, and maximise possibilities of future inter-agency collaborations.
Form partnerships with colleagues and partner organisations, to foster information exchange, and obtain agreements to help meet WFP’s service requirements.
Represent WFP at international meetings and conferences, to gather and share best practice, and propose new approaches to improve IT/TC service delivery.
Take responsibility for an equitable and inclusive workplace which incorporates all dimensions of the WFP diversity and inclusion framework.
Participate in emergency preparedness and contingency planning, providing technical recommendations and monitoring the management of risks, so that WFP can maintain basic IT services and/or quickly respond and deploy resources to affected areas at the onset of a crisis.
Lead the preparation of operational plans and manage resource requirements at the onset of an emergency operation. 16. Other as required.
Education:
Qualifications that you have attained.
Advanced university degree (recognized by https://www.whed.net/home.php) in Computer Science or other relevant fields, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses. Professional IT-related certifications would be an asset.
Experience:
What we are looking for.
At least three (3) years (Consultancy level 1) or five (5) to ten (10) years (Consultancy level 2) of relevant post-graduate progressively responsible professional experience in implementing, maintaining and managing complex IT infrastructure.
Please note the level of consultancies below:
Level I Consultancy: At least three to five years of relevant professional experience.
Level II Consultancy: At least five to ten years of relevant professional experience
Experiences that will make you stand out:
Has led and coordinated large projects successfully.
Has managed, coordinated and actively executed emergency response operations.
Has provided innovative approaches in the resolution of complex technical issues or problems.
Has effectively managed IT teams and resources needed for the planning, development and delivery of specified information and communications systems services (including data, voice, text, audio and images).
Has successfully managed complex IT infrastructure, including the installation and testing of new hardware for improving systems performance.
Has led the design and successful implementation of ITIL service management systems and protocols for handling customer requests and achieving service excellence.
Languages you should be able to speak fluently:
English and French (level C in reading, writing and speaking).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All applications received will be reviewed and go through a selection process to assess relevant experience and qualifications. Based on the assessment results, successful candidates will be placed in a roster at consultant level II. Applicants who meet the selection criteria may be contacted for further interviews or assessments and to confirm their continued interest and availability for short-term opportunities ranging between 1 to 11 months.
The roster validity is for a period of 24 months from the date on which the candidate is notified of their success.
This is an international consultancy roster and both internal and external candidates of all nationalities can apply to be part of the roster.
Deadline for application: 31 March 2023
How to applyWFP Value Proposition
Meaningful and impactful careers - Our day-to-day work makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
Continuous learning and training - We provide learning tools for our staff to continually develop their careers.
Multicultural and stimulating working environment - We encourage gender and cultural diversity to make our teams stronger.
To apply to this roster, please click the link below:
https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=410144&company;=C0000168410P
OR visit our career website www.wfp.org/careers
Please note:
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
Front-End Web Developer
Organization: CORUS International
Closing date: 31 May 2023
About Us
CGA Technologies is an international consultancy firm, registered in the UK, with associated companies in South Sudan, Kenya, Sierra Leone, and Malawi; and also staff based in Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.
Since 2011, we have worked to deliver national-scale, sustainable change in the fragile and/or poor countries where we operate; we specialise in doing that by increasing participation and achievement in education, through at-scale cash support to citizens, and by leveraging each to make the other more effective.
In projects in challenging contexts, our consultants provide or support strategy development, policy design and guidance, information systems and bespoke technology, and on-ground implementation and operationalisation. Our work allows funds and assurance to flow sustainably. We enhance basic service sectors to play their role in the fight against extreme poverty, in particular through effective use of data systems.
We applied this work in South Sudan where we created the South Sudan School Attendance Monitoring System (sssams.org), which supported an increase of enrolment of school children from 0.9m to 2.7m between 2013 and 2021. This system monitors pupil and teacher attendance, and allows payment and salary incentives to flow to them and their schools. In Sierra Leone, we designed and developed the Human Resources for Health in Sierra Leone system (hrhsl.org), which ensures health worker attendance and delivery of services.
In October 2019, Charlie Goldsmith Associates (CGA) became part of the Corus International multi-sector family, led by Lutheran World Relief-IMA World Health, and we later rebranded as CGA Technologies.
Approach to technology
We have a coding team of nine, based in the UK and across Africa
We have an extensive library of tools and code, enabling us to respond rapidly and cost-effectively to client and context requirements
We specialise in bandwidth-frugal solutions for complex contexts: user-friendly data management platforms and websites; lightweight Android apps with extensive offline/online capability; and synchronisation that prioritises to make the best use of available bandwidth. In such contexts, we also link our systems to existing ones to ensure the right data is collected and used
Clients receive full access to the source code with no restrictions over future reuse/modification, with no seat licences, and code is made fully open source where possible/relevant.
We are signatories to the Principles for Digital Development.
Many of our systems are restricted behind authentication, but some examples of our work include: https://sleams.org; https://tsctrm.org; https://mtukula.com/;
Person Specification
We are looking for an experienced front-end web developer to serve as a member of our in-house Technology Team, either working remotely from home or working within one of our country offices. Additional experience/capability in Android development or back-end web development will be beneficial but not required.
Core responsibilities
These include applying your high level of expertise and technical skills alongside our project implementation teams and fellow tech team members to design, develop and support the rollout of systems to clients and populations. These typically involve cloud-based MIS with associated context-appropriate Android applications.
Essential requirements
Experience with a variety of popular front-end frameworks and tools, i.e. ability to be flexible across different project needs
Experience with Vue 3 is mandatory, and experience with Quasar (Vue framework) is beneficial due to an upcoming project
Experience mandatory with MIS systems and data analysis/presentation (e.g. tables, charts, admin panels, form flows, etc)
Experience mandatory with mobile-responsive layouts
Strength in user-oriented design, smooth UX flows, visual aesthetic, etc
Desirable qualifications
The following are not required but will be valued highly in potential applicants:
Experience with Laravel
Experience with Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps, including cloud deployments and usage of cloud SDKs and APIs (AWS, GCP)
Experience with GraphQL
Experience with client security and authentication workflows (OpenID Connect)
Cybersecurity/ GDPR/ Safeguarding awareness
Understanding of the international development sector, government structures and/or basic service delivery (e.g. health, education, social protection)
Availability to travel to some fragile/ remote areas
Extra languages spoken (especially French)
How to applyQualified candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to colleaguesandfriends@cgatechnologies.org.uk, along with a portfolio of previous work if available (i.e. systems worked on, with links to GitHub / Play Store / websites if applicable).
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.