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Business Development Analyst (English & Spanish speaking) - Netherlands
Country: Netherlands Organization: Laterite Closing date: 20 Oct 2023 Summary Laterite is looking for a business development professional to coordinate the development of proposals for research projects across our offices in Africa and Latin America, and proactively develop and manage relationships with partners and clients active in development research in the countries where we work. About Laterite Laterite is a data, research, and analytics firm specializing 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, the Mastercard Foundation, and more. We currently have offices in the Netherlands, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Sierra Leone. In 2023 we will expand to Latin America, setting up our hub in Peru. 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 underrepresented in our team. Learn more: www.laterite.com We work in socio-economic development research projects. We believe that impact is a long-term endeavor 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 creating 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. About the team: The Business Development Analyst will join our Business Development and Communications (BDC) team in our Amsterdam office. The Amsterdam office consists of 14 full-time team members, including our BDC and Economist teams as well as researchers who support our country offices. The BDC team leads and supports Laterite’s business development processes including scoping for new opportunities as well as proposal development. The team is also responsible for developing and implementing the firm’s communications strategy. What you will do: We are looking for a team member to support on the business development tasks of the team, including scoping for new opportunities, developing proposals together with our Research, Program and Data teams, and strategically developing new business relationships with clients active in the development research sector. As a Business Development Analyst, you will: Scope for new business opportunities in all countries where we work. Support the team to prepare impactful and polished proposals in response to requests for proposals and terms of references, both from a project management and an editorial perspective. Develop a deep understanding of the client landscape in the development research sector in the countries where we work, together with Laterite’s country and sector leads across our offices. Establish and maintain regular professional contacts and networks with current and potential clients and partners. Together with the BDC team, prepare collateral that showcases Laterite’s expertise in various sectors and countries, such as capacity statements or brochures. Support the BDC and the broader Laterite team to refine knowledge management systems and keep them up to date, especially when it comes to keeping good records of proposal and relationship management. What you will bring: Our ideal candidate is pursuing a career in business development in the development sector, with an interest in research for social impact. They can quickly grasp technical concepts and explain them in an accessible way for potential clients. They are a natural communicator and relationship builder, and can be trusted to represent a diverse and international organization. They are organized, self-motivated, and can work both independently and in a team. Laterite’s working language is English, so we expect candidates to be fluent in both writing and speaking in English. As we expand into Latin America, our ideal candidate will also have strong Spanish language skills (writing and speaking) to support our business development efforts there. Our future colleague has: At least a Bachelor’s degree in relevant field 2-3 years of demonstrated experience working in business development and/or proposal & grant writing in our sectors Excellent oral and written communications in English and Spanish Strong text formatting skills in MS Office and attention to detail Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, self-motivation and drive to flourish in a fast-paced environment, where timelines can often be unpredictable. In addition, we are looking for: A strong understanding of, and/or interest in, social and economic research in development contexts, particularly in the areas of agriculture, education, public health, livelihoods, and gender Experience managing proposals according to funder and donor procurement rules (including private funders as well as multilaterals and donors such as the World Bank, USAID, FCDO, among others) Experience in preparing project budgets Drive and motivation to get things done, while working in a collaborative environment. What’s in it for you? We offer an initial one year contract, with a view to extending this upon satisfactory performance. We offer a flexible working environment, including the choice to work from home a couple of days per week and the possibility of working from a remote location of your choice for up to 6 weeks per year. We are also committed to supporting learning and development of our team members, providing an annual learning budget of up to $1,000 per person and 10 days of time off for professional learning each year. Our office is in the heart of Amsterdam, about ten minutes’ walk from Amsterdam Centraal Station. The salary range for this role will start at EUR 34,925 annual gross, commensurate with experience. We are advertising a full-time role at 40 hours per week, but we are open to negotiating a 32-hour part-time contract (0.8 FTE) for interested candidates. In the case of a 32 hour contract, the salary will be paid pro rata. Salaries are pegged against Laterite’s pay matrix, and grades are reviewed every 6 months. There is ample opportunity for growth both in terms of salary scales and roles. How to applyApplication Process Please upload your CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages explaining how your experience matches our requirements via our online application form: https://apply.workable.com/laterite/j/2D71F90F92/apply/ After submitting your application, you will be invited to complete a written assessment with a Spanish component for which no special preparation is needed. Successful candidates will be contacted with information regarding the next steps. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply ASAP.
MARKET ASSESSMENT AND VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS. Food Systems for Food Security (Yoti Yoti) Project Sierra Leone
Country: Sierra Leone Organization: Concern Worldwide Closing date: 29 Sep 2023 Background: Food and Nutrition Security through Equitable and Climate Smart Food Systems (Yoti Yoti) is a 5 year project funded by Irish Aid under the Ireland’s Civil Society Partnership for A Better World” (ICSP) 2023-27. Responding to increasing food and nutrition insecurity, the overall goal of the project is to increase vulnerable households’ resilience to food and nutrition insecurity by strengthening food systems in Tonkolili and Port Loko Districts in Sierra Leone. To achieve this, the project adopts an integrated Food System for Food security approach which brings together the four food security pillars: availability, access, utilization and stability, using a systems approach. Expected outcomes: Increased inclusive climate smart food production (availability) Stronger access to markets for those living in conditions of extreme poverty (access) Stable consumption of an adequate and affordable diet by all (utilization) Evidence generated is used to influence at district and national level (stability) Each of these pillars do not stand alone; they interact with each other at micro, meso and macro levels, with gender equity and inclusion underpinning all pillars. The project is working in partnership with Community Integrated Development Association (CIDA) and Miro Forestry. As well as in collaboration with district and national stakeholders: District Council, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Ministry of Youth, Ministry of Water Resources, Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs. Objective of the assessment: The aim of the market assessment is to in the two project Districts: (i) identify market dynamics and opportunities (ii) assess and map the supply and demand of services in targeted areas and (iii) research high priority value chains relevant for people living in conditions of extreme poverty. Value chains of high priority crops based on economic value and potential for growth, relevance to small holder farmers, potential participation/opportunities for women and youth, and high nutritional value) will be targeted. The study will also seek to understand the challenges and opportunities e.g. in regard to maximising income in the identified value chains with a special focus on the roles of women and youth in those. The market assessment will support the Yoti Yoti project overall aim of contributing towards increased vulnerable households’ resilience to food and nutrition insecurity by strengthening food systems in Tonkolili and Port Loko Districts, Northern province, Sierra Leone. The main task of the consultant is to scope the market for existing under-developed and new sectors for value addition and to deliver an analysis of 6 potential value chains which offer the best opportunities. Expected Outputs: Literature review of relevant documents, including reports, research papers, case studies, etc. relevant to this study. A full markets scoping report containing: An overview of the market situation in the 2 districts and the initial opportunities A list of those value chains not short-listed with a summary why they were deprioritised. A detailed analysis of the 6 prioritised value chains How to applyApplicants are requested to provide a full proposal for the assessment inclusive of budget. To receive a full Terms of Reference for the opportunity, please contact: isatarovenah.allieu@concern.net
UN·E ASSISTANT·E FINANCES REGIONALES POOL SOWA EN STAGE
Country: France Organization: Action contre la Faim France Closing date: 20 Oct 2023 Créée en 1979, Action contre la Faim est une organisation non gouvernementale internationale qui lutte contre la faim dans le monde. Sa charte des principes humanitaires - indépendance, neutralité, non-discrimination, accès libre et direct aux victimes, professionnalisme, transparence - fonde son identité depuis plus de 40 ans. Sa mission est de sauver des vies en éliminant la faim par la prévention, la détection et le traitement de la sous-nutrition, en particulier pendant et après les situations d'urgence liées aux conflits et aux catastrophes naturelles. Action contre la Faim coordonne ses programmes autour de 5 domaines d'activités : Nutrition et Santé - Santé Mentale, Soutien Psychosocial et Protection - Sécurité Alimentaire et Moyens d'Existence - Eau, Assainissement et Hygiène - Plaidoyer. En 2021, Action contre la Faim est venue en aide à plus de 25 millions de personnes dans 46 pays à travers le monde. www.actioncontrelafaim.org VOTRE POSTE ET VOS RESPONSABILITÉS Tu rejoins le Pool 3, composé de 20 personnes, au sein des bureaux d'ACF et couvre les missions suivantes : Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Madagascar, Mozambique, Zimbabwe et Mission France. Sous la coordination du Chargé de Finances Régionales Pool 3, tu auras pour mission d': Apporter un support au suivi de la bonne gestion comptable et budgétaire des pays des Régions : - Assurer les productions et le suivi de délégation de signature bancaire - Contribuer au contrôle mensuel des allocations comptables et budgétaires des missions - Effectuer des contrôles aléatoires afin de s'assurer du respect de la cash management policy. - Apporter un support au moment des clôtures comptables mensuelles/annuelles et budgétaires au Chargé Finance Régionale - Contribuer au suivi des créances. - Apporter un support à la production des documents relatifs aux audits effectués au siège ou sur le terrain - Contribuer au suivi et à l'analyse de la performance financière de la région avec le Responsable Finance Régionale Apporter un support aux pays : - Apporter un support opérationnel en fonction des besoins des missions : mise en format bailleur d'un proposal ou d'un rapport, suivi budgétaires, passage au coût réel...) - Accompagner le Responsable Finance Régional dans des analyses ponctuelles VOTRE PROFIL Tu prépares une formation supérieure du type Bac+4/5 en Ecole de Commerce, Finance, Comptabilité, Sciences Politiques, Humanitaire ou Relations Internationales. Tu es reconnu·e pour ton bon relationnel, ta rigueur et ta forte capacité d'analyse. Tu aimes le travail en équipe et tu as une bonne maîtrise du pack office (principalement Excel) ainsi qu'une très forte motivation pour le secteur humanitaire. La pratique de l'anglais courant (oral et écrit) est indispensable pour ce poste. VOS CONDITIONS D'EMPLOI Condition Obligatoire : Avoir une convention de stage délivrée par un établissement scolaire de droit français Durée du Stage : 6 mois Lieu : Montreuil (Seine-Saint-Denis) Conditions Salariales : - Stage indemnisé à hauteur de la gratification horaire minimale légale (sur une base de 35h par semaine) - 21 jours de RTT (proratisé au temps de présence dans l'organisation) - Jours d'absence pour examen, recherche universitaire, etc. - Transport : Prise en charge à 50% du forfait entre le domicile et le lieu de travail - Titres-restaurant : Prise en charge à 60% par l'association pour une valeur de 8EUR - 175EUR/an (oeuvres sociales) et réduction sur les tickets de cinéma Télétravail : Ouvert à tou·te·s et depuis le territoire métropolitain, notre politique de télétravail définie les activités du poste nécessitant un temps de présence impératif au siège de l'association, et te permet de choisir d'exercer pleinement ou en partie le reste de ce temps en télétravail. A cet effet, il a été défini pour ce poste une présence obligatoire au siège de 8 jours par mois. Des temps de présence au siège seront également dédiés au partage collectif : 3 jours par mois en moyenne pour les réunions et événements collectifs et 2 jours de présence obligatoire les 6 premières semaines lors de ton intégration dans l'équipe. Conditions Particulières et Aptitudes : Station assise prolongée, expression orale, travail sur écran, contacts téléphoniques ACF s'engage pour les personnes en situation de handicap et lutte activement contre toutes les formes de discrimination. How to applyPour postuler, cliquez sur ce lien / To apply, please click on this following link : apply here
Consultant to Facilitate a Strategic Workshop for CM
Country: Switzerland Organization: Civitas Maxima Closing date: 15 Oct 2023 Civitas Maxima (CM) coordinates a network of national and international lawyers and investigators who work for the interest of victims of international crimes. It operates in situations where no legal action to bring the perpetrators to justice has been successful and works in close partnership with the Global Justice and Research Project (GJRP) based in Monrovia. CM represents victims of war crimes and crimes against humanity from various countries, including Liberia, Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast. CM was registered in September 2012 as an association in Geneva, Switzerland, and is recognized by the Swiss authorities as a not-for-profit organization. CM is an equal opportunity employer. For more information: www.civitas-maxima.org Position: Consultant to Facilitate a Strategic Workshop for CM Contract: Consultancy Location: Home-based and Geneva (Switzerland). The Consultant is expected to be in Geneva for the duration of the workshop. Pre-workshop consultations with Management can be conducted by audio/videoconference. Expected duration: 12 days Deadline for application: October 15, 2023 Background: Since its inception in 2012, CM has grown over the years, and the organization aims to prepare its new strategic plan for 2024-2027 which sets the long-term direction for the implementation of CM’s mandate. Workshop participants will comprise of the management and staff members. The intention is for workshop participants to consider CM’s activities and achievements and to define the future direction and priorities of the organization. In addition to the workshop, the consultant will conduct a desk review of the external context, familiarize him/herself with CM internal action plan, and consult with CM management and staff members to develop the final strategic planning document. Purpose and Objective: The purpose of this assignment is for a consultant to facilitate a two-day workshop with Civitas Maxima team (management and staff members), and to support CM develop a strategic plan for 2024-2027. The overall objective of this consultancy is to support CM to develop a four-year Strategic Plan to ensure the organization fulfills its mandate. The specific objectives are to: Assist to assess and analyze the mission, vision, projects, activities, etc Assist to assess and analyze external environment and stakeholders; Plan and facilitate a two-day workshop with management and staff to prioritize strategic directions; Support the management in designing an organizational plan to best align with the identified strategic priorities; Assist in drafting a strategic plan. Scope and focus of the assignment: The scope and focus of the assignment are to provide technical, strategic and facilitation support to ensure an efficient and effective strategic plan for the next four years. The key aspect of the consultancy is the preparation for and facilitation of a two-day strategic planning workshop with CM management staff. Process: The Strategic Plan will be developed following a participatory process. Deliverables: A strategic plan workshop agenda and facilitation plan that clearly defines the process approach and tools to fulfill the objectives: A four-year strategic plan including results, resources framework and action plan document (such as: (1) Vision, Mission Goals and Objectives, (2) Organizational Core Principles and Values, (3) SWOT analysis, (4) Organogram, (5) Strategic Directions, (6) Strategic Priorities, Approach, (7) Financial Projection (situation analysis and opportunities to diversify financial resources), (8) Implementation Action Plan for the execution of the Strategic Plan, (9) Metrics to assess progress). Timeline and work schedule: All deliverables should be completed by March 01, 2024 The workshop is planned for two days during the first week of February 2024 Desk review and Consultations with CM Management (3 days) Drafting of Inception Report and Planning of the Workshop (2 days) Facilitation of Strategic Planning Workshop (2 days) Drafting and delivery of first draft Workshop report (4 days) Incorporating feedback and submission of final report (1 day) Consultant selection criteria: Skills and Competencies: Demonstrated knowledge in preparation and adaptation of training materials; Demonstrated knowledge and experience in participatory approaches in conducting assessments and facilitating strategic planning processes; Experience in Strategy Development for NGOs; Excellent communication, facilitation and drafting skills. Language: Excellent communication and reporting skills in English. French an asset. Evaluation: The Technical and Financial proposals will be rated as follows: Technical (70%): previous experiences, competence, subject matter expert Financial (30%) How to applyApplication process: Please submit proposals to jobs@civitas-maxima.org by October 15, 2023, with the subject line Facilitation of CM Strategic Workshop: a Cover letter in English and a copy of your CV a Technical proposal responding to the Terms of Reference A Financial proposal (in CHF, including itemized cost of professional fees, travel, accommodation and any other cost) Copy of Strategic Plan Reports drafted by the consultant, presentations, publications, or other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of the required experiences.
Legal Researcher
Country: Switzerland Organization: Civitas Maxima Closing date: 29 Sep 2023 Civitas Maxima (CM) coordinates a network of national and international lawyers and investigators who work for the interest of victims of international crimes. It operates in situations where no legal action to bring the perpetrators to justice has been successful and works in close partnership with the Global Justice and Research Project (GJRP) based in Monrovia. CM represents victims of war crimes and crimes against humanity from various countries, including Liberia, Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast. CM was registered in September 2012 as an association in Geneva, Switzerland, and is recognized by the Swiss authorities as a not-for-profit organization. CM is an equal opportunity employer. For more information: www.civitas-maxima.org Position: Legal Researcher Contract: Consultancy Location: Geneva (Switzerland) Expected duration: 6 months Deadline for application: September 29th, 2023 Background and scope of the assignment: The scope and focus of the assignment are to conduct legal research and analysis, and to provide legal expertise on cases assigned. Consultant selection criteria: Master’s degree or equivalent advanced university degree in law with a specialization in International Criminal Law, Human Rights Law, or similar; Working Experience of at least three (3) years within international organizations, research institutes, or other relevant organizations; Demonstrated knowledge in the work of the Civitas Maxima; Excellent research writing and editing skills; Excellent analytical skills; Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English or French; Self-motivated, able to work under pressure; Team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and works well with others; Admission to the Geneva Bar is an asset; Knowledge of and experience related to Africa, including Cameroon is an asset. How to applyApplication process: Please submit to jobs@civitas-maxima.org by September 29th, 2023, with the subject line Legal Researcher: a Cover letter and a CV in English the names and contact details of two references.
Data Quality Analyst - Rwanda
Country: Rwanda Organization: Laterite Closing date: 22 Oct 2023 This position is only open to Rwandan nationals 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: The Data Quality Analyst position is based in Kigali, Rwanda. Data Quality Analysts at Laterite play a hands-on role in the implementation of projects by ensuring that relevant quality control measures are in place at all key stages of a project, from research instruments coding to data collection processes to monitoring incoming data and data cleaning. Other responsibilities include contributing to the improvement of the current quality control processes and tools. Key responsibilities: Project-based responsibilities Coding research instruments and reviewing them to ensure internal flow and consistency. Creating/adapting project specific monitoring tools. Training audit enumerators on project specific monitoring tools. Conducting regular quality checks on incoming data and sharing feedback with project lead in the Data Team. Cleaning and further processing incoming data. Coordinating data quality activities for small projects or parts of larger projects, Reporting on the progress of assigned tasks to the Data Quality Associate. Perform other duties as assigned by your line manager Quality-team based responsibilities Contributing to the development of different data monitoring and processing tools. Contributing to the automation and documentation of existing data monitoring and processing tools. Working closely with other teams within Laterite to ensure quality control at the different stages of a research project cycle. Building and/or efficient management of internal systems for the management of Laterite’s resources and assets. What you will bring: At least 1 year of work experience in a data heavy role. Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Applied Economics, Statistics, Data Science or a related field. Familiarity with statistical analysis and related tools/software (in particular STATA). Excellent oral and written communications in English and Kinyarwanda Must be an Rwandan national 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 RWF 880,000 - RWF 1,200,000 net per month. The salary is paid in local currency and is re-adjusted for any devaluation in the currency compared to the US dollar based on the latest exchange rate (USD to local currency) of January 1st each year. 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). Numeracy and literacy 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/230823400475550 2). Submit application Successful candidates will then be invited to upload their CV and cover letter via our online application system. 3). Technical assessment Candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be invited to complete two technical assessments. The first assessment is meant to test your capacity to process a dataset, the proficiency, efficiency and replicability of your code and your ability to clearly explain all the steps you take when processing data. The second assessment consists of using a SurveyCTO template to program a survey from a “paper” version to an excel form that can be uploaded to Laterite’s SurveyCTO server and used for offline data collection by our team of enumerators out in the field. 4). Interviews Successful candidates will then be invited to a first interview. The interview stage will consist of two rounds of interviews. Deadline Interested candidates must apply by October 22, 2023.
Data Quality Associate - Rwanda
Country: Rwanda Organization: Laterite Closing date: 22 Oct 2023 This position is only open to Rwandan nationals 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: The Data Quality Associate position is based in Kigali, Rwanda. Data Quality Associates at Laterite play a hands-on role in the implementation of projects by ensuring that relevant quality control measures are in place at all key stages of a project, from research instruments coding to data collection processes to monitoring incoming data and data cleaning. Key responsibilities: Project-based responsibilities Devising monitoring strategy for projects under your supervision and regularly reviewing its implementation, including the implementation of ethics and adverse event protocols Coding and reviewing internal flow and consistency of complex research instruments Leading the development/improvement of project specific data quality monitoring and processing tools Administering and analyzing enumerator feedback questionnaires Coordinating data quality activities on projects upon alignment with the Data Quality Manager Leading client engagement on small to medium projects Supporting and helping onboard Data Quality Analysts Managing the day – day performance of Data Quality Analysts as well as supporting their professional development Communicating pro-actively with team members to keep projects on track Perform other duties as assigned by your line manager Quality-team based responsibilities Supporting the wider team on SurveyCTO and/or STATA Leading the development/improvement of data quality processes, monitoring and processing tools Contributing to and reviewing the outputs of Data Quality Analysts geared towards automation and documentation of existing data monitoring and processing tools Working closely with other teams within Laterite to ensure quality control at the different stages of a research project cycle. Reviewing and ensuring efficient management of internal systems for the management of Laterite’s resources and assets. What you will bring: At least 2 years of work experience in a data heavy role. Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Applied Economics, Statistics, Data science or related field. Familiarity with statistical analysis and related tools/software (in particular STATA). Excellent oral and written communications in English and Amharic (any other local language is a plus). Must be Rwandan national 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 RWF 1,310,000 - RWF 1,640,000 net per month. The salary is paid in local currency and is re-adjusted for any devaluation in the currency compared to the US dollar based on the latest exchange rate (USD to local currency) of January 1st each year. 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). Numeracy and literacy 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/230823400475550 2). Submit application Successful candidates will then be invited to upload their CV and cover letter via our online application system. 3). Technical assessment Candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be invited to complete two technical assessments. The first assessment is meant to test your capacity to process a dataset, the proficiency, efficiency and replicability of your code and your ability to clearly explain all the steps you take when processing data. The second assessment consists of using a SurveyCTO template to program a survey from a “paper” version to an excel form that can be uploaded to Laterite’s SurveyCTO server and used for offline data collection by our team of enumerators out in the field. 4). Interviews Successful candidates will then be invited to a first interview. The interview stage will consist of two rounds of interviews. Deadline Interested candidates must apply by October 22, 2023.
Grant Compliance Manager
Country: United States of America Organization: Partners in Health Closing date: 14 Oct 2023 Position Title: Grant Compliance Manager Reports to: Associate Director of Grant Compliance Location: Boston, MA or remote within the U.S., with up to 15% international travel Employment Type: Full time Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. Please note that we are not able to sponsor U.S. work authorization for this role. Position Overview: Partners In Health (PIH) is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Grant Compliance Manager, with at least five years of international development experience ensuring award compliance with policies and procedures for high compliance, donor-funded awards and audits. The position requires strong cross-cultural acumen and superb interpersonal and communication skills to support geographically diverse teams to develop and uphold strong compliance systems in accordance with PIH and donor requirements. Reporting to the Associate Director of Grant Compliance, the Grant Compliance Manager will serve as the key contact for all compliance, policy, and procedure inquiries for a portfolio of PIH care delivery and academic sites. Responsibilities include reviewing, developing, and implementing policies, procedures and systems to support, strengthen, and monitor site compliance with PIH policies, donor requirements, applicable local regulations, and grant compliance standards. The Grant Compliance Manager will also plan, coordinate, and manage grant-specific audits and donor risk assessments. Responsibilities: Site-specific compliance support – 65% Work with care-delivery and academic site colleagues to develop, rollout, train staff on, and monitor adherence to policies and procedures relating to proper administration of high-compliance awards. Review award agreements and distill and communicate key donor requirements to project and operations staff. Work with project staff to monitor and advise on donor compliance throughout the life of the award. Serve as the main point of contact for care delivery and U.S. Coordination Site staff for compliance-related questions and to problem solve complex compliance issues. Coordinate with proposal leads and site grant management staff to respond to donor pre-award compliance inquiries and to ensure that compliance-related costs are included in proposal budgets. Support project and/or award management staff with the assessment and monitoring of sub-award recipients. Audits and Assessments – 25% Coordinate and manage grant-specific audits by managing the audit schedule, coordinating staff to prepare for and fulfill requests from the auditors, and draft and review responses to audit inquiries. Follow up on post-audit and assessment action points. Guide and support the site teams on implementation and communication of post-audit corrective actions. Provide support for the organization-wide annual U.S. Government Single Audit. Liaise between care delivery site and U.S. Coordination Site teams to complete donor pre-award risk assessment questionnaires. Develop tools and systems to advance audit preparedness and train teams to build capacity for audits. Organization-level support– 10% Work with the Grant Management and Compliance team to advance the success of the PIH Compliance Essentials Program, an initiative aimed at strengthening PIH compliance understanding and systems through review and development of policies and procedures and cross-site knowledge sharing. Develop and implement tools and communication strategies to increase the visibility of and access to grant compliance resources across the organization. Prepare materials for and conduct training on grant compliance. Support the recruitment, interviewing and onboarding of new team members as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 5 years relevant professional experience working with public-sector donors, including demonstrated experience and expertise in interpreting and applying statutory and regulatory language from awards and/or contracts. Ability to learn and roll-out new systems and operating procedures. Previous experience in developing compliance tools, templates, and/or trainings desirable. Exceptional listening, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to synthesize and convey complex information to diverse audiences. Exceptional people skills and the ability to develop trusting and productive relationships with geographically diverse colleagues. Tolerance for ambiguity and the ability to develop systems to improve clarity. Strong problem-solving skills and qualitative and quantitative analysis capabilities. Strong analytical and computer skills and comfort with financial systems. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams). Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred. A Cover Letter and Resume or CV are required to be eligible for application review. 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 applyPlease apply here.
Internist (NCDs)
Country: Sierra Leone Organization: Doctors with Africa CUAMM Closing date: 30 Sep 2023 Doctors with Africa CUAMM is the first NGO in the healthcare area officially recognized in Italy. Founded in 1950 with the aim of training doctors to work in developing countries, CUAMM is working in Angola, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and the Central African Republic implementing healthcare projects in partnership with local governments and institutions. JOB TITLE Internist (NCDs) JOB LOCATION Sierra Leone, Pujehun START DATE October/November 2023 DURATION 12 months REQUIREMENTS University Degree in Medicine and Surgery with further specialisation or equivalent title in Internal Medicine or similar domain Good knowledge of English Experience in organizing and managing NCDs OPD Previous professional experience in fragile/low resources settings Adaptability to live and work in rural area KEY DUTIES Within a project on non-communicable diseases, the internist is called to organize outpatient activities and strengthen local capacities in the field of NCDs. In particular: structuring the training program and carrying out training for the personnel involved both at hospital level and in the peripheral health centres supervising the quality of outpatient diagnostic, treatment and follow-up services for patients and the implementation of protocols for patients’ treatment and referral implementing data collection and analysis system collaborating in the activities of supervision of peripheral health centers and of mentoring of the personnel involved contributing to the preparation of reports – for the part of competence – and to the scientific documentation of the activities and results of the projects collaborating in the identification and definition of new research areas in the field of NCDs performing the role of tutor for JPOs (Italian residents in Internal Medicine) How to applyhttps://doctorswithafrica.org/en/application-form/ Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection process is based on non-discrimination criteria and candidates are taken into consideration without distinction of ethnicity, gender, political orientation, religion, personal opinions, sexual orientation. Doctors with Africa CUAMM does not tolerate any abuse, exploitation or violence against vulnerable children and adults, nor other behaviour that does not respect human dignity from its own staff, partner staff or other staff associated with the NGO. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to the mission and values of the organization, nondiscrimination policies and safeguarding principles.
Consultancy for production of videos for Helen Keller Intl programs in Sub-Saharan Africa
Organization: Helen Keller International Closing date: 29 Sep 2023 Program Background Established in 1915 with Helen Keller as a founding trustee, Helen Keller International works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. Helen Keller Intl has its headquarters in New York City and currently offers programs in 21 countries in Africa, Asia and United States. The organization works to combat the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research. Helen Keller Intl Vitamin A Supplementation portfolio consists of programs in 14 countries of sub-Saharan Africa: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, DRC, Guinea, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Tanzania, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. The portfolio is managed by a team consisting of a Program Director and technical experts based in Helen Keller Africa offices across Africa and its headquarters in New York City. Helen Keller Intl’s VAS program team supports national governments to ensure distribution of Vitamin A Supplements every 6 months to children under the age of five. In 2022, Helen Keller Intl supported the distribution of more than 60 million supplements. Helen Keller Intl Vitamin A Supplementation programs are managed by more than 100 personnel all over Africa, for whom the organization is developing training modules and materials as a technical support system. Helen Keller Intl is seeking consultants to help develop videos that describe VAS services and programs as an addition to technical training packages. Deliverables Helen Keller Intl needs the following videos to be developed to form part of a larger learning program. Each video should bel approximately 5 minutes long on the following topics: Introduction to Helen Keller as an organization and to the Vitamin A Supplementation Program Overview of Vitamin A Supplementation campaigns Overview of Vitamin A Supplementation routine services Overview of Coverage surveys The consultant will need to work closely with different Helen Keller teams to plan and outline the video, develop content and script, propose the best method to produce and record the videos and edit and finalize the videos. Each should align with the stated learning goal and show examples of activities and stories from multiple countries, hence the consultants should have presence in several countries or be able to travel. The consultancy is organized around the following deliverables: Develop scripts for 4 videos in collaboration with Helen Keller teams Produce 4 videos Ensure post-production of the 4 videos as an mp4 file Deliverables and Illustrative Timeline It is expected that this consultancy will be for a period of 70 days from between September 2023 and March 2024. - Develop scripts for all 4 videos - 10 days, by October 2023 - Produce 4 videos - 40 days, by January 2024 - Ensure post-production of the 4 videos - 20 days, by March 2024 Total - 70 days The number of days proposed may be subject to adjustments and only consists in an initial estimation to guide bidders in pricing. It represents the number of days for one person. Consultants are supposed to have all equipment required for the consultancy. Qualifications: The consultant(s) is expected to: Minimum of five years experience in producing multimedia content in the field of public health Demonstrated field experience collecting communication materials Proven expertise in video development, production, editing; and post-production using appropriate software and tools Excellent interpersonal and interviewing skills Good analytical, communication and writing skills. Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural and gender diversity and equity in his/her daily work and personal behavior Ability to meet deadlines and priorities Capacity to work independently Both French & English speaking will be considered as a strong advantage How to applyProposal submission Interested individual consultants or consultancy firms must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications. Current curriculum vitae(s) of the individual consultant or individuals within a consultancy firm team, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the candidate/firm and at least three (3) professional references. Technical proposal: including a brief description of why the consultant/firm is the most suitable for the assignment; a methodology, on how the consultant/firm will approach and complete the assignment with detailed description of activities to be undertaken. Financial proposal. The total amount quoted shall be all-inclusive and detail all costs components required to perform the deliverables identified in the TOR, including professional fee, travel costs, per diems (if any work is to be done outside the designated office location) and any other applicable cost to be incurred by the consultant to complete the assignment. In the event of unforeseeable travel not anticipated in this TOR, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and per diems should be agreed upon between the Research Officer and the consultant prior to travel and will be reimbursed. Sample work product showcasing similar work completed. Interested candidates/ firms should send the requested proposal documents to kenya.recruitment@hki.org by the deadline of September 29, 2023. HELEN KELLER INTL. • DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, TEST, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). • DOES NOT ASK FOR INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS. • DOES NOT RECRUIT THROUGH ANY RECRUITMENT AGENCY Equal Opportunity Employer • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. • We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individual with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need to request an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at the email above
Nurse Anesthesia Tutor
Country: Sierra Leone Organization: Mercy Ships Closing date: 31 Dec 2023 ** Please submit attached resumes in the English language ** Mercy Ships is a global faith-based charity that uses hospital ships to bring safe, free, and affordable surgery and training to people in Africa. For over 40 years, Mercy Ships has visited more than 55 low- or middle-income nations. We are passionate about bringing hope and healing through safe surgical care, while we work with partners and stakeholders to strengthen local healthcare systems. Since the inception of this dream by founders Don and Deyon Stephens in 1978, Mercy Ships has served more than 2.7 million direct beneficiaries without regard for race, gender, or religion. We're seeking a Nurse Anesthesia Tutor who will work closely with the Anesthesia Program Manager in development and leadership of Nurse Anesthetist Training to a Diploma and Bachelor of Science level in Sierra Leone. This role will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. What You Will Contribute: Review of curricula in nurse anesthesia training, identifying areas for improvement. Develop the appropriate teaching materials. Organize, manage and deliver the courses, in the agreed timeframe. Classroom teaching. Clinical supervision of trainees. Visiting trainees during district rotations. Train Sierra Leone nurse anesthetists to become tutors. Collaborate with the national anesthesia coordinator, MOHS and Mercy Ships International Programs to deliver high-quality training. Collaborate with host nation universities and teaching institutions. Maintain records and performs evaluations as necessary, of all training projects and donations, as directed by the Senior Director of Education, Training, and Advocacy (ETA), and Senior Program Design Director. Prepare internal and final reports on projects in conjunction with the Senior Director of Education, Training, and Advocacy, and Programs Design/MELD in a timely manner. Document processes related to program delivery to increase effectiveness of future programs. Attend and participate in all devotions, receptions and ETA functions as required. Write blogs for public platforms describing ETA programs to help share/publicize the work of ETA. In this position, you’ll need: Keen interest in building nurse capacity in low-resource contexts through the development and deployment of nurse training programs. Ability to live in Sierra Leone full time and travel within the districts. To be supportive of Mercy Ships mission and vision and committed to its core values. Understand and apply servant leadership, work collaboratively with integrity, and demonstrate accountability. Strong interpersonal and relationship building capability – collaborative and able to gain the confidence and trust of trainees and other stakeholders. Ability to organize and plan work effectively within a team and organizational context. Ability to lead and manage a diverse team through strong communication, problem-solving and planning skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills and proven ability to communicate complex ideas and theory to trainees. Moderate to advanced Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills. Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity. Fluency in English. Education & Experience needed for this position: Bachelor of Science in Nurse Anesthesia or Qualified Clinical Officer Anesthesia required. Bachelor's or master's degree in education preferred. Full professional registration with the relevant authorities in their country of practice. Recent clinical experience. Qualification in nurse education or adult learning. Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a nurse anesthesia tutor or educator. Experience in creating and delivering a brand-new training course. Significant experience of and demonstrated ability to mentor and supervise nurses. Experience and ability to develop training materials and curricula. Ability to plan and monitor to ensure training is delivered in line with agreed standards and timeframe. Successful completion of Mercy Ships On Boarding may be required within the first year. ** Please submit attached resumes in the English language ** How to applyTo receive consideration for this position, please visit the following link to begin your application. Please ensure your application and attached resume are in the English Language. Application Link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3690755074/?capColoOverride=true
Regional Support Officer - Africa
Country: Kenya Organization: Catholic Agency for Overseas Development Closing date: 1 Oct 2023 Starting Salary: Nairobi: KSH 3,892,953 - KSH 4,087,60 p.a Contract: 2 years with possible extension Location: Nairobi, Kenya Job Profile To support the smooth and effective management, administration and coordination of CAFOD’s work in the Africa region. The scope of the post falls into the following broad functions: Support and co-ordination: supporting the Heads of Region in the management and co-ordination of cross-regional work and relevant organisational processes, including information management, planning, reporting and budgeting; supporting the Surge Country Representative and Programme Manager Africa Church Advocacy Programme Communications: supporting the effective communication and flow of information across the regional team and with the rest of the organisation, including acting as a key point of contact for information on the region’s work; Programme & financial support: supporting the Heads of Region in the management of any cross-regional partnership projects/programmes, including correspondence with partners, approval and payment of grants, monitoring and reporting; and the maintenance of paper and electronic project files; providing similar support to Programme Officers in the region when their workload requires; Administration: providing administrative support to the Heads of Region and the regional team, including correspondence, information systems, and induction, among others; Representation: of the region across CAFOD (and occasionally externally), as requested by the Heads of Region. Job Scope The post holder will work as an integral part of the Africa team**.** The post holder will be responsible for building effective working relationships with peers in the International Development Group, as well as with colleagues in the Emergency Response and Advocacy & Education Groups. The role also has a number of cross-organisational functions linked to work with CAFOD’s Fundraising, Finance, Media and Communications teams. The post requires international travel of between 4 and 6 weeks per year. CAFOD currently has Country programmes in Sudan, South Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Liberia. Accountability The post holder will report to one of the Heads of Region, Africa Key Responsibilities Support and Coordination (30%) (particularly where there are cross-regional programmes) Support and co-ordinate the region’s responsibilities towards relevant organisational and departmental processes and initiatives, including planning, and reporting (e.g. quarterly and annually); Maintain and monitor cross-regional budgets and financial statements, working with the Heads of Region and Regional Finance Manager on quarterly and annual financial reviews; Support the creation of a strong team identity, fostering learning and a shared understanding of relevant issues. This includes organising and facilitating on-line and face-to-face meetings of regional staff; Co-ordinate relevant monthly regional management team meetings, and ad-hoc meetings between members of the regional team and colleagues across CAFOD; Research, identify and promote co-ordination with relevant networks, including Caritas, CIDSE and other global or region-specific networks, as agreed with the Heads of Region and/or Country Representatives; Keep a watching brief on security issues/concerns in the region, and highlight emerging concerns to the Heads of Region, monitoring Country Security Plans within the region to ensure they are kept up-to-date; Work with regional staff to ensure that there is a good level of understanding of CAFOD’s operating systems, policies and procedures, and where necessary provide training and induction. Information and Communication (20%) Support the effective flow of information and communication within the regional team and across CAFOD, Act as a key point of contact for information on the region’s work, and work collaboratively with regional programme staff and the International Operations Team to ensure that CAFOD’s work in the region is fully reflected in the organisational agenda (e.g. in campaigning, fundraising or media work), Be an active source of internal communication, providing easy access to information by maintaining the regional team SharePoint site, as well as other specific sites on the intranet, and engaging with the media team as appropriate, Encourage and co-ordinate regional staff to engage with and contribute to internal and external communications that promote the work of the region, Administration support (40%) Provide administrative support to the Heads of Region, including correspondence, information systems, management of the team diary, preparation and follow-up of monthly team meetings, design and monitoring of filing systems, and maintenance of database and other systems to provide effective planning, communication and information flow Accompany staff in order to ensure efficient and effective use of the Programme Cycle Management system, working in conjunction with other teams in CAFOD, to provide support when necessary (e.g. when access is disrupted) Be the first point of contact and/or provide essential administrative support to the regional teams Organise and co-ordinate induction for new staff directly managed by the Heads of Region, in conjunction with the International Operations Team Provide administrative support to other members of the team, where required, including helping to organise programmes for staff/partner visits, travel and accommodation needs, routine correspondence, and occasional cover for colleagues when absent. Representation (10%) Attend and represent the region in CAFOD networks, working groups and similar fora on behalf of the Heads of Region, or other members of the team, In agreement with the Heads of Region attend external meetings or events occasionally and identify and follow-up on actions from these. Safeguarding All CAFOD staff share the responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture, including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities. This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification. If considered useful and appropriate, specific percentages per function/areas of responsibility can be assigned by agreement between the post holder and his/her line manager. Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults CAFOD recognizes the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. This post has responsibility for people who have contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults and will be subject to specific checks related to safeguarding issues. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures. Person Specification Understanding our context Understanding Catholic identity – Has an appreciation of CAFOD’s role as an agency of the Catholic church. Understanding CAFOD – Has a clear understanding of CAFODs faith-based partnership approach to development reflected in the Our Common Home strategic framework. Understanding international development – Understanding of effective and values-based partnership work between northern and southern organisations and communities. First-hand previous experience would be an advantage. Working together Managing ourselves – Excellent administrative skills, including MS Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint, and ideally MS SharePoint. Ability to manage international conference calls/meetings, minute taking. Working with others – Excellent organisational skills and an ability to manage international conference calls/meetings & minute taking. Communicating - Excellent communication skills Making change happen Managing resources - Knowledge and some experience of budget planning and monitoring Achieving results - Understanding and experience of Programme Management Cycle and PDMEAL Managing our performance - Efficient in data management and usage, including the useof complex databases and programme cycle management system and tools. Taking the lead - Experience of managing robust systems and processes for information sharing, communication, and co-ordination. Looking outwards – Understanding and experience of development work Job specific Competencies Excellent spoken and written English. Ability to communicate in French language would be desirable. Excellent administrative skills, including MS Word /Excel /Outlook/ Teams and ideally MS Sharepoint. Ability to implement programme cycle management tools effectively and proactively. Efficient in data management and usage, including the use of complex databases. Desirable Understanding and experience of programme management and quality standards in an international development context. Please click here for a full list of CAFOD’s Staff Benefits Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities. CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults*.* How to applyTo apply, please use the link below: CAFOD Careers (changeworknow.co.uk) The deadline for submission of applications is 1st October 2023.
UN·E ASSISTANT·E FINANCES REGIONALES POOL SOWA EN STAGE
Country: France Organization: Action contre la Faim France Closing date: 9 Oct 2023 Créée en 1979, Action contre la Faim est une organisation non gouvernementale internationale qui lutte contre la faim dans le monde. Sa charte des principes humanitaires - indépendance, neutralité, non-discrimination, accès libre et direct aux victimes, professionnalisme, transparence - fonde son identité depuis plus de 40 ans. Sa mission est de sauver des vies en éliminant la faim par la prévention, la détection et le traitement de la sous-nutrition, en particulier pendant et après les situations d'urgence liées aux conflits et aux catastrophes naturelles. Action contre la Faim coordonne ses programmes autour de 5 domaines d'activités : Nutrition et Santé - Santé Mentale, Soutien Psychosocial et Protection - Sécurité Alimentaire et Moyens d'Existence - Eau, Assainissement et Hygiène - Plaidoyer. En 2021, Action contre la Faim est venue en aide à plus de 25 millions de personnes dans 46 pays à travers le monde. www.actioncontrelafaim.org VOTRE POSTE ET VOS RESPONSABILITÉS Tu rejoins le Pool 3, composé de 20 personnes, au sein des bureaux d'ACF et couvre les missions suivantes : Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Madagascar, Mozambique, Zimbabwe et Mission France. Sous la coordination du Chargé de Finances Régionales Pool 3, tu auras pour mission d': Apporter un support au suivi de la bonne gestion comptable et budgétaire des pays des Régions : - Assurer les productions et le suivi de délégation de signature bancaire - Contribuer au contrôle mensuel des allocations comptables et budgétaires des missions - Effectuer des contrôles aléatoires afin de s'assurer du respect de la cash management policy. - Apporter un support au moment des clôtures comptables mensuelles/annuelles et budgétaires au Chargé Finance Régionale - Contribuer au suivi des créances. - Apporter un support à la production des documents relatifs aux audits effectués au siège ou sur le terrain - Contribuer au suivi et à l'analyse de la performance financière de la région avec le Responsable Finance Régionale Apporter un support aux pays : - Apporter un support opérationnel en fonction des besoins des missions : mise en format bailleur d'un proposal ou d'un rapport, suivi budgétaires, passage au coût réel...) - Accompagner le Responsable Finance Régional dans des analyses ponctuelles VOTRE PROFIL Tu prépares une formation supérieure du type Bac+4/5 en Ecole de Commerce, Finance, Comptabilité, Sciences Politiques, Humanitaire ou Relations Internationales. Tu es reconnu·e pour ton bon relationnel, ta rigueur et ta forte capacité d'analyse. Tu aimes le travail en équipe et tu as une bonne maîtrise du pack office (principalement Excel) ainsi qu'une très forte motivation pour le secteur humanitaire. La pratique de l'anglais courant (oral et écrit) est indispensable pour ce poste. VOS CONDITIONS D'EMPLOI Condition Obligatoire : Avoir une convention de stage délivrée par un établissement scolaire de droit français Durée du Stage : 6 mois Lieu : Montreuil (Seine-Saint-Denis) Conditions Salariales : - Stage indemnisé à hauteur de la gratification horaire minimale légale (sur une base de 35h par semaine) - 21 jours de RTT (proratisé au temps de présence dans l'organisation) - Jours d'absence pour examen, recherche universitaire, etc. - Transport : Prise en charge à 50% du forfait entre le domicile et le lieu de travail - Titres-restaurant : Prise en charge à 60% par l'association pour une valeur de 8EUR - 175EUR/an (oeuvres sociales) et réduction sur les tickets de cinéma Télétravail : Ouvert à tou·te·s et depuis le territoire métropolitain, notre politique de télétravail définie les activités du poste nécessitant un temps de présence impératif au siège de l'association, et te permet de choisir d'exercer pleinement ou en partie le reste de ce temps en télétravail. A cet effet, il a été défini pour ce poste une présence obligatoire au siège de 8 jours par mois. Des temps de présence au siège seront également dédiés au partage collectif : 3 jours par mois en moyenne pour les réunions et événements collectifs et 2 jours de présence obligatoire les 6 premières semaines lors de ton intégration dans l'équipe. Conditions Particulières et Aptitudes : Station assise prolongée, expression orale, travail sur écran, contacts téléphoniques ACF s'engage pour les personnes en situation de handicap et lutte activement contre toutes les formes de discrimination. How to applyPour postuler, cliquez sur ce lien / To apply, please click on this following link : apply here
Fundraising and Public Relations Professional (f/m/x) in Sierra Leone
Country: Sierra Leone Organization: Dienste in Übersee Closing date: 5 Oct 2023 Background Aims of the organisation As a dynamic youth service organisation with an ecumenical focus, the Young Men's Christian Association Sierra Leone (YMCA-SL) has broad access to the youth population in both rural and urban areas. Currently, 70% of the youth in Sierra Leone are unemployed or only marginally employed. To enable young people to receive training, the YMCA-SL runs its own youth hostel, restaurants and a fitness centre. In addition, the holistic programmes include the promotion of peace and human rights, gender equality, free health care and the participation of young people in social decision-making processes. The professional's place of residence is Freetown. The location is currently not advisable for families with small children. Job Scope You support the YMCA-SL in strengthening its financial base to holistically promote the skills and development of young people in Sierra Leone. Specifically, you will be responsible for the following: Identifying potential donor and partner organisations for future funding as well as developing strategies and implementing concepts for acquiring new sources of funding (e.g. crowdfunding, fundraising, etc.). The organisation and implementation of training on the topic of third-party fundraising for colleagues and board members. The improvement and development of public relations materials for the various projects (website, creation of small films for YouTube, social media/Facebook, DVDs; creation of brochures and posters, contribution to the annual report). The review of the current revenue generating YMCA-SL business units (Restaurant, Youth Hostel, Fitness Club) and optimisation of the marketing strategy. You will report directly to the Secretary General of YMCA-SL. Profile You have a task-related university degree (Master's level), e.g. social or political science, journalism or business administration, with relevant further training. Your very good oral and written communication skills in English enable you to work with different stakeholders. You have practical experience in fundraising and communication, preferably in an international context. Passing on knowledge e.g. in workshops is part of your repertoire. Your enjoyment of creative work in a team and your intercultural sensitivity qualify you to diplomatically accompany change processes. Your work is characterised by gender-sensitive communication. Citizenship of a Member State of the European Union or Switzerland is required. Benefits provided by Bread for the World and Dienste in Übersee Bread for the World provides a framework in which the professionals of Dienste in Übersee share their knowledge and skills with people of another culture. Supportive cooperation, mutual learning and intercultural exchange are enabled by: Individual preparation Three year contract with benefits in accordance with the German Development Aid Workers Act Coaching How to applyInterested? Please upload your application now. Apply now
Technical Advisor, WASH and Energy
Country: United States of America Organization: World Vision Closing date: 30 Sep 2023 At a Glance Role: Technical Advisor Location: Remote within states World Vision U.S. is registered Reports to: Senior Director of WASH Required experience: Master’s degree in International Development, Agriculture or other relevant area or equivalent work experience required (ten years). A minimum of four to five years international programming work experience, related professional experience, or research institution experience required, with preference for two years of work experience to be in-country/field based. Proven work experience securing and/or managing significant funding from institutional donors. Deep technical knowledge in one sector is required. Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A. for any employer. Travel: Up to 35% of time both in development and fragile contexts. Salary Range: $82,000 - $131,000. Please note the typical hiring range is $94,000- $110,000 annually. Job offers within the range are based on relevant job qualifications and pay equity. This range applies to locations with a market similar to our Washington D.C. office. A different range may apply based on your work location. The Job World Vision is looking for a WASH + Energy Technical Advisor to support the innovative, but growing field of WASH and energy sector integration. As the Sustainable Development Goals prompt strategy shifts from hand pumps to more robust piped-water systems, there is often a reliance on solar energy for pumping in rural areas. Since pumping water can require significant power demand, World Vision and our partners are exploring the opportunities of combined WASH and electricity service delivery to leverage economies of scale and shared resources to meet multiple power needs in a cost-effective manner. This approach includes installing microgrid and distributed energy systems to meet institutional power demands (healthcare facilities [HCFs] and schools), then expanding to meet community demands and other productive uses of both water and electricity. We believe that implementing and managing these combined utilities can improve reliability and expand outcomes related to education and health and provide new economic opportunities in rural communities. This position will guide several projects located in countries like Zambia, Sierra Leone, and Ethiopia, to pioneer electrification integration with WASH systems. This position will work with engineering and technical teams across World Vision and external partnerships, providing any necessary support and improving system designs, technical capacities, governance and financing models and engineering methods. We’re looking for someone to join our team of 18 skilled and innovative problem solvers that sit in our International Programs Group and help us work towards better understanding the benefits and challenges of this integrated approach. Your Responsibilities Will Include: Sector Specific Technical Expertise Review designs and provide approval when appropriate, identify improvements, flag risks Provide technical direction and assistance to other staff Review and set organizational best practices and guidelines around energy, water, and sanitation infrastructure design Review terms of contracts and manage implementation compliance Support material selection and procurement and quality control measures Support capacity building opportunities for micro-grid implementers and users Grant Management Tracking of program progress Review reports and tracking of program spending Project site visits Engagement with project stakeholders including governments, utilities, and private sector representatives Ensure alignment with strategic priorities Ensure alignment with program objectives, deliverables, and donor expectations Resource Development Engage with donors and respond to questions about World Vision water + energy practices Develop quality metrics for the integration of water + energy Support proposal development, i.e. narratives, sketches/drawings, capacity statements, technical briefs, cost estimates Strategic Networking Cultivate and strengthen partnerships with various donor agencies and institutions Demonstrate commitment to appropriate, sustainable design Participate in sector-related global/regional networks and working groups You Bring These Skills: A strong desire to keep Christ central in your individual and corporate life at World Vision. A willingness to actively participate in and contribute to the spiritual disciplines of the organization (Christian conduct, devotions, chapel, prayer, worship); incorporate WV Core Values into decisions within scope of role. We’re looking for a methodical architect. A precise, reliable, creative, and planful solver of problems. A unique combination of innovative thinking and practical implementation. An experienced engineer who is also a good communicator, and relationship builder. You will be expected to develop a new innovative area of programming as part of our sustainable design approach. Success in this role lies in your ability to think multiple steps ahead, think differently, and communicate complex ideas into simple language. This role also requires respecting and adapting to other cultures, religions, and opinions. We’re also hoping that you will make us a better team through consistent and persistent intent to seek improvement in our overall WASH strategy, our team productivity and in your own abilities. Education and Experience: Master's degree in an engineering discipline – civil, electrical, environmental or mechanical, or other relevant area In addition to education, requires a minimum of 4-5 years’ relevant work experience in power and electricity system design or management Experience in solar-powered submersible pumps and gravity flow designs is a plus Knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and EPANET Demonstrated competencies in interpersonal communication, stakeholder engagement and cultural intelligence. Two years of experience in low- and middle-income countries strongly preferred Proven work experience securing and/or managing significant funding from institutional donors How to applyClick here to apply. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Anaesthetist
Countries: Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Uganda Organization: Emergency - Life Support for Civilian War Victims Closing date: 28 Sep 2023 COUNTRIES Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Uganda REQUIRED LANGUAGES English TYPE OF CONTRACT Paid - 6 months NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS Specialisation in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care; at least 5 years' relevant professional experience; experience in general, orthopaedic trauma, cardiac or paediatric surgical centres. This role requires complete and autonomous management of critical patients in emergency situations and the provision of anaesthetic care perioperatively and in Intensive Care. BACKGROUND AND ORGANISATION OF WORK The international Anaesthetist is responsible for the clinical management of the Intensive Care Unit. He/She will work as part of a team of international specialists – experts or in training – organising and carrying out the training of the local medical and health care staff in his/her area of responsibility, in collaboration with the international surgeons and the Medical Coordinator of the project. On occasion, a resident physician will be present to support clinical activity or research. The international Anaesthetist is responsible to the Medical Coordinator, who is in charge of the management and organisation of the project. The main areas of work are: OPERATING THEATRES: 2-3 operating theatres for General Surgery (emergency and elective), Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery, Cardiac Surgery or Paediatric Surgery, based on the admissions criteria of the Centre; INTENSIVE CARE AND HIGH DEPENDENCY UNIT: 6-8 beds equipped according to the protocols in use and the resources available. The international Anaesthetist is on-call 24/7, with days off decided according to clinical requirements. He/she will be involved in the care of all critical patients in the Emergency Department, hospital emergencies, and any patients requiring anaesthetic assistance during diagnostic or therapeutic clinical procedures (e.g. CT scan, E-FAST…). In carrying out these activities, the specialist works alongside and supervises the national anaesthetic technicians and personally manages the most complex cases. DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES All EMERGENCY international personnel is expected to know and follow the hospital admissions criteria, guidelines, protocols, and the diagnosis and treatment standards in use in the Centre, and to ensure the correct compilation of clinical records and statistics in both computer and paper formats. The main duties and responsibilities of the international Anaesthetist are: management of anaesthetic procedures in the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative phases, and in cases where anaesthetic assistance is required for diagnostic procedures; management of surgical and medical patients in Intensive Care; management of hospital emergencies (Emergency Department, Intensive Care, ward); safety checks and supervision of the maintenance of the ventilators (where present), monitors, infusion pumps and any other technological equipment used in anaesthesia; assistance in clinical research and record keeping as required by the scientific programmes of the specialist sector of the Medical Division of EMERGENCY. Clinical activity and decisions regarding patient treatment must always be discussed and shared with the Medical Coordinator, national and international medical and surgical colleagues, and the national and international nursing personnel. MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING OF LOCAL PERSONNEL Clinical activities and patient care are always carried out alongside and in collaboration with local personnel, who thus benefit from training in the field. There is also provision for more specific teaching activities, managed by the international specialists, in accordance with the clinical protocols in use and as agreed with the Medical Coordinator. CASELOAD AND EQUIPMENT The technological level of the equipment present in the Centres is suited to the clinical and managerial protocols in use, and the level of professional autonomy of the national staff, with the aim of achieving – and sustaining – high standards of care. Diagnostic equipment, basic laboratory tests, technical and auxiliary services are always available. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Medical Degree, and current professional registration on the medical register of your Country of residence; specialisation in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care with at least 5 years’ relevant professional experience; experience in managing general and local anaesthetic techniques in both adult and paediatric patients; experience in general, orthopaedic trauma, cardiac or paediatric surgical centres; international professional experience; experience in managing emergency situations. REQUIRED AVAILABILITY 6 months overseas stay including a period of leave to be taken at the end of the mission in agreement with the coordinator. Shorter missions may only be considered for specific needs as defined by the organisation. How to applyTo apply, please send your CV to fo.hro@emergency.it
Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Specialist
Organization: Plan International Closing date: 30 Sep 2023 The Opportunity Today, the global hunger crisis is one of the biggest challenges threatening humanity. Plan International’s Food Security and Livelihoods expert will provide practise and thought leadership to scale up food security and livelihoods initiatives. As the Global Lead on Food Security and Livelihoods, this is an important position in our newly created Global Hunger Response and Resilience Unit. Plan International has prioritised food security and livelihoods within its humanitarian scale initiative, and you will play a key role in the advancement of the initiative. As the Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Specialist you will provide technical, practise and thought leadership on food security and livelihoods both within the Federation and for external engagement. You will provide technical support to Plan International country teams in order to successfully design and integrate food security & livelihoods into programme interventions and support implementation through both surge and desk support. In this role, you will also support new emergency responses, provide capacity building / on the job training and support emergency preparedness. You will be expected to travel for 50% of your time to provide technical assistance to country offices. The Individual With in-depth expertise and substantial direct experience supporting humanitarian response in a variety of response contexts (protracted, complex, conflict & rapid onset), with a focus on food security, livelihoods or nutrition. You will have up to date knowledge of FSL programming approaches, ideally from a girls’ rights perspective including acute and chronic food insecurity crises. As well as knowledge of and commitment to the international humanitarian principles, codes, guidelines and cluster system. As a consistent decision maker with the ability to manage competing demands and deadlines. You will be a confident communicator and able to network effectively and build strong working relationships with colleagues from across the organisation. Please click here for the full role profile: Location: The location of this role can be flexible where Plan International has an office* that can employ on behalf of the Global Hub and you have the pre-existing right to work and live. Salary: We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that the salary and employment benefits will be set according to your location and therefore it is not possible to include full details here. Reports to: Head, Global Hunger Response and Resilience UnitClosing Date: 30 Sep 2023 Interviews: Second week of October. *Applicable locations include: Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, China, Colombia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Finland, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Uganda, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe How to applyhttps://jobs.plan-international.org/job/Globally%2C-Food-Security-&-Livelihoods-Specialist/975612601/
Data Quality Analyst - Ethiopia
Country: Ethiopia Organization: Laterite Closing date: 30 Sep 2023 This position is only open to Ethiopian nationals. 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: The Data Quality Analyst position is based in Ethiopia. Data Quality Analysts at Laterite play a hands-on role in the implementation of projects by ensuring that relevant quality control measures are in place at all key stages of a project, from research instruments coding to data collection processes to monitoring incoming data and data cleaning. Other responsibilities include contributing to the improvement of the current quality control processes and tools. Key responsibilities: Project-based responsibilities Coding research instruments and reviewing them to ensure internal flow and consistency. Creating/adapting project specific monitoring tools. Training audit enumerators on project specific monitoring tools. Conducting regular quality checks on incoming data and sharing feedback with project lead in the Data Team. Cleaning and further processing incoming data. Coordinating data quality activities for small projects or parts of larger projects, Reporting on the progress of assigned tasks to the Data Quality Associate. Perform other duties as assigned by your line manager Quality-team based responsibilities Contributing to the development of different data monitoring and processing tools. Contributing to the automation and documentation of existing data monitoring and processing tools. Working closely with other teams within Laterite to ensure quality control at the different stages of a research project cycle. Building and/or efficient management of internal systems for the management of Laterite’s resources and assets. What you will bring: At least 1 year of work experience in a data heavy role. Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Applied Economics, Statistics, Data Science or a related field. Familiarity with statistical analysis and related tools/software (in particular STATA). Excellent oral and written communications in English and Amharic (any other local language is a plus) Must be an Ethiopian national 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 ETB 43,000 to ETB 59,000 net per month. The salary is paid in local currency and is re-adjusted for any devaluation in the currency compared to the US dollar based on the latest exchange rate (USD to local currency) of January 1st each year. 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). Numeracy and literacy 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/232071588837566 2). Submit application Successful candidates will then be invited to upload their CV and cover letter via our online application system. 3). Technical assessment Candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be invited to complete two technical assessments. The first assessment is meant to test your capacity to process a dataset, the proficiency, efficiency and replicability of your code and your ability to clearly explain all the steps you take when processing data. The second assessment consists of using a SurveyCTO template to program a survey from a “paper” version to an excel form that can be uploaded to Laterite’s SurveyCTO server and used for offline data collection by our team of enumerators out in the field. 4). Interviews Successful candidates will then be invited to a first interview. The interview stage will consist of three rounds of interviews. Deadline Interested candidates must apply by September 30, 2023.
Logistics Coordinator
Country: Sierra Leone Organization: Doctors with Africa CUAMM Closing date: 30 Sep 2023 Doctors with Africa CUAMM is the first Italian healthcare-focused NGO officially recognized by Italian authorities. Founded in 1950 with the aim of training doctors to work in developing countries, Doctors with Africa CUAMM is working in Angola, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and the Central African Republic implementing healthcare projects in partnership with local governments and institutions. JOB TITLE Logistics Coordinator JOB LOCATION Sierra Leone, Freetown START DATE October 2023 DURATION 12 months REQUIREMENTS Previous professional experience in logistics (transports, maintenance, supervision of rehabilitations/constructions) in fragile and/or low resources contexts Possession of a qualification in Humanitarian Logistics will be considered favourably Good knowledge of English Previous experience in fragile/low income countries Problem-solving aptitude and organizational skills Dynamism, adaptability and flexibility KEY DUTIES The Logistics Coordinator ensures the smooth functioning of logistics in the country, in support of ongoing projects. Specifically, he/she will have to: organise and coordinate staff transfers and transport of materials supervise and regulate the use of vehicles supervise maintenance, rehabilitation or construction work supervise the management of warehouses and possible customs clearance of materials for projects monitor the management of the supply and distribution chain of materials to the project sites plan and supervise any rehabilitation work on health facilities, accommodation and project offices support the procurement and drawing up the procurement plan coordinate, supervise and train logistics staff prepare any technical reports and share them with the project managers collaborate in the drafting of final reports due to donors, for the specific area of competence How to applyhttps://doctorswithafrica.org/en/application-form/ Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection process is based on non-discrimination criteria and candidates are taken into consideration without distinction of ethnicity, gender, political orientation, religion, personal opinions, sexual orientation.Doctors with Africa CUAMM does not tolerate any abuse, exploitation or violence against vulnerable children and adults, nor other behaviour that does not respect human dignity from its own staff, partner staff or other staff associated with the NGO.All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to the mission and values of the organization, nondiscrimination policies and safeguarding principles.
Biomedical Technician – maintenance
Countries: Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Uganda Organization: Emergency - Life Support for Civilian War Victims Closing date: 30 Sep 2023 This role requires complete autonomy in order to operate and maintain all the electro and medical equipment in the fields. BACKGROUND AND ORGANISATION OF WORK The international biomedical technician answers functionally to the Biomedical Division of Field Operations Department (FOD) in Italy and directly to Project Coordinator located in country, who has the ownership of organization and management of the project. The international biomedical technician coordinates, supports and supervises the local staff for the activities inherent his/her competences. A good teaching attitude is essential to enable the professional growth of local staff. DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES The main tasks and responsibilities of the international biomedical technician are: - corrective maintenance on the entire machine park and for each technology level in the project; - preventive maintenance; - training and supporting staff in the correct and proper use of biomedical equipment; - carrying out market research at national and international level for the acquisition of new equipment, spare parts, consumables. MANAGEMENT OF STORES AND SUPPLY ORDERS Order management is the responsibility of the specialist for his/her area of expertise in close cooperation with the FOD Biomedical Division Coordinator. The biomedical technician will also be responsible for the management of the warehouse pertinent to his/her expertise (ordinary spare parts and consumables). MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING OF LOCAL PERSONNEL Clinical and patient care activities always take place in collaboration with local staff, who thus benefit from a field training programme. There are also more specific training activities run by international specialists in a manner defined in agreement with the Medical Coordinator. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT The technology level of the equipment is adapted to the clinical and management protocols in use and to the professional autonomy achieved by the national staff with the aim of maintaining high - and sustainable - standards and quality of care. The equipment present varies according to the project and falls into the following types - laboratory equipment for clinical chemistry, immunochemistry, microscopes, haemogasanalysis - diagnostic imaging equipment (fixed and portable radiology, CT, angiography, ultrasound); - operating block and intensive care equipment (sterilisation autoclaves, electric scalpels, operating lights, lung ventilators, anaesthesia systems, infusion pumps, oxygen concentrators, etc.); - other equipment (electrocardiographs, pulse oximeters, vital signs monitors, aspirators, etc.). More details on the equipment, facilities and organisational set-up are provided during the selection interview. GUIDELINES, PROTOCOLS AND EQUIPMENT In-depth information on guidelines, management processes and operational protocols relevant to the role and more details on the tools and equipment available in the field will be provided during the selection interview and in the mission preparation course. The requirements and conditions are the same as for the other roles reserved for international staff. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS - experience as a biomedical technician; - excellent organisational and management skills; - good electronic knowledge; - excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office; REQUIRED AVAILABILITY 6 months'abroad -including a period of paid leave that has to be taken at the end of the mission in agreement with the Coordinator. How to applyPlease, send your CV to fo.hro@emergency.it
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