Contract Manager (Legal)

This leading international consulting firm is seeking two experienced Contract Managers to work with its Legal department in reviewing and negotiating a wide range of contractual arrangements. The first position would be based in London, Brussels or Warsaw while the second CM role, requiring fluent French, would be based in Brussels, Paris or Warsaw. You will be responsible for handling the preparation, review, drafting and negotiation of client related and other contracts. Other European work locations may be considered in appropriate circumstances.

In addition, you will be expected to distribute, update, revise and create standard form contracts and related documentation in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, track contracts, help monitor and track contract flow volume and work on some department projects.

You will work under the supervision and guidance of the department’s lawyers.

Principal responsibilities:

• Draft, review and negotiate specified forms of contract such as release letters, confidentiality agreements, statements of work, consulting agreements, outside consultant agreements, and master consulting agreements.
• Review and assist teams in RFP responses.
• Provide our consultants with appropriate forms of agreement on a variety of engagement-related legal issues
• Work with the department’s lawyers in support of Firm initiatives.
• Will become part of one or more subject area teams covering special legal areas, such as employment, litigation, competition law, corporate, department learning and others

Requirements:

• Excellent writing and negotiating skills a must (including ability to interpret and analyse comments).
• For the first CM position, fluency in English is a must with another European language very desirable. For the second CM position fluency in both English and French is a must-have.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including clear and effective communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work well to deadlines.
• Creative problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to efficiently handle work volumes, recognize priorities and manage time effectively.
• Ability to function on an independent basis, with moderate supervision.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience as a contract manager or in similar positions.
• Basic computer skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to be a team player.
• Law degree or similar legal background.
• Professional legal qualification considered a significant plus.

Competitive and attractive benefits package, salary subject to experience.

For more information or to discuss this position, please contact Tanja Albers on Tanja.Albers@laurencesimons.com or call her on +3120 520 6812 quoting reference number 253600.

Programme Assistant: Latin America &Caribbean

The International HIV/AIDS Alliance supports communities to meet the challenges of AIDS and build healthier communities. Our vision is a world in which people do not die of AIDS. Since 1994, the Alliance and its partners have supported over 3,000 projects, in over 40 countries, reaching millions of people.

The International HIV/AIDS Alliance is seeking a Programme Assistant to start as soon as possible in our Latin America and Caribbean Team.

In the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region the International HIV/AIDS Alliance works at present in the Eastern Caribbean, Haiti, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Mexico and El Salvador. National independent NGOs (non Governmental Organisations) which are part of the Alliance lead our work in each of these countries providing small grants and technical assistance to Community based organisations. The Alliance does not have country offices in LAC.

The Programme Assistant: Latin America and Caribbean will support the smooth running of the Latin America and Caribbean Team, providing general assistance in support of assigned country programmes. He/she will support liaison of the team within the Alliance Secretariat in Brighton, consultants and our partners overseas.

The ideal candidate will have excellent computing skills along with demonstrable knowledge, experience and/or interest in the Caribbean and Latin America. S/he will be highly motivated, flexible, capable of working both independently and as part of a team and will possess a willingness to combine administrative/support work with tasks requiring more autonomy and creativity. Excellent English, effective Spanish and French communication skills and a commitment to development issues are essential.

Please see the person specification and job description for full details of the role.

How to apply:

For more details on this post, including Job Description and Person Specification please visit our website www.aidsalliance.org and click on ‘jobs’.

Logistician - Administrator

Nous recherchons
un(e) Logisticien - Administrateur
PAYS : Côte d’Ivoire.
Date de prise de poste : Dès que possible.
Date de clôture des candidatures : 29/06/2011
VILLE : Abidjan.
Durée de la mission : 3 mois (renouvelable).
Référence : Nom/Prénom/LogAdmin/CIV

Handicap International est une organisation de solidarité internationale indépendante et impartiale, qui intervient dans les situations de pauvreté et d’exclusion, de conflits et de catastrophes. Œuvrant aux côtés des personnes handicapées et des populations vulnérables, elle agit et témoigne, pour répondre à leurs besoins essentiels, pour améliorer leurs conditions de vie et promouvoir le respect de leur dignité et de leurs droits fondamentaux.
Handicap International est une association à but non lucratif, sans affiliation politique ou confessionnelle. Elle repose sur un réseau d’associations structurées en Fédération, œuvrant de manière constante à la mobilisation des ressources, à la gestion des projets et à la mise en œuvre de la mission sociale.

Sous le pilotage de la Direction de l’Action d’Urgence (DAU), issue de la fusion en 2006 avec Atlas Logistique, l’organisation s’engage à :
- Fournir une réponse adéquate lors des catastrophes naturelles et des situations de conflit, partout dans le monde, et ce autant que possible dès les premières 72 heures suivant le déclenchement de la crise ;
- Apporter une assistance aux populations déplacées, réfugiées et sinistrées en raison des conflits ou des catastrophes, et en leur sein aux personnes blessées et handicapées ;
- Assurer une veille permanente des crises chroniques et/ou conflits pour garantir une réponse rapide aux éventuels besoins d’urgence qui pourraient survenir.

Directement rattaché(e) à la Direction de l’Action d’Urgence de Handicap International, l’expatrié(e) sera mandaté(e) pour la mission suivante :

Pour plus d’information sur l’association : http://www.handicap-international.fr/

• CONTEXTE DE TRAVAIL :

A la suite des dissensions politiques qui ont suivi la proclamation des résultats de l’élection de fin 2010 en Cote d’Ivoire, des combats éclatent fin février 2011 dans la ville d’Abidjan. Le conflit s’étend ensuite à l’ouest au mois de mars et s’est maintenant généralisé à l’ensemble du pays.

Depuis le 22 février 2011, la situation à Abidjan n’a cessé de se détériorer. Des affrontements sporadiques opposent toujours les forces pro-Gbagbo et pro-Ouattara, malgré l’arrestation récente de l’ancien président. La situation est particulièrement précaire dans le quartier d’Abobo, historiquement populaire et insécurisé, qui est le théâtre principal des combats.

Dans les zones de conflits, les civils, pris au piège, tentent de fuir vers les pays avoisinants, Beaucoup de nationaux ivoiriens ont pu traverser les différentes frontières du pays vers le Liberia, le Ghana, la Guinée ou encore le Burkina Faso. A ce jour, plus de 150,000 personnes ont trouvé refuge dans les zones frontalières du Libéria, après un long voyage à pied, où elles demeurent dans des conditions extrêmement précaires. Certaines sont accueillies par les populations locales, d’autres encore survivent en dehors des villages, dans les forêts.

Suite à cette situation, Handicap International a envoyé deux équipes d’évaluation, l’une à Abidjan et l’autre dans la partie Ouest du Libéria.

Du côté d’Abidjan
HI a suivi de près l’évolution de la situation de la capitale économique ivoirienne, en maintenant notamment un contact régulier avec les équipes médicales présentes sur place. Les personnes accueillies dans les hôpitaux présentent pour la plupart des fractures, fractures complexes, pertes de substance, paralysies périphériques, traumatismes médullaires. Une dizaine d’amputations (membres inférieurs) ont également été effectuées à l’hôpital d’Abobo Sud. A ce jour, aucun soin postopératoire en prise en charge précoce n’est malheureusement assuré. Les conséquences probables à court terme, en terme d’impact vital / invalidant sont nombreuses pour les personnes blessées. Plus largement à Abidjan, une dizaine d’hôpitaux restent fonctionnels avec malgré tout une capacité opérationnelle largement réduite, faute de ressources humaines, de matériels et de ressources financières. La situation sécuritaire et les difficultés d’accès à l’eau et l’électricité ralentissent également largement la reprise des activités.
Les besoins en réadaptation d’urgence s’étant confirmés, HI a mobilisé tout de suite un premier expert en réadaptation en milieu hospitalier (au sein de l’équipe d’évaluation) et lancé des achats de matériel (kit orthèse/attelle, béquilles, fauteuil roulant, consommables bandages, kit aspiration pour la kinésithérapie respiratoire).
HI propose aujourd’hui d’apporter un support spécifique aux hôpitaux de la ville d’Abidjan, en termes de soins postopératoires et d’accompagnement au retour à domicile des personnes prises en charge. Un premier financement a déjà été obtenu, d’autres sont en cours de négociation. Du fait du caractère urgent et de la typologie de réponse (réponse courte, appui ponctuel en services non préexistants), les activités ont été lancées quasiment dès l’arrivée de l’équipe sur place, mais l’évaluation globale des besoins dans le domaine de la réadaptation se poursuit en parallèle dans les hôpitaux d’Abidjan en coordination avec les acteurs internationaux mais également les structures nationales présentes.


Du côté de la frontière Libéria - Côte d’Ivoire
La réponse humanitaire est en train de se mettre en place dans le comté de Nimba, mais peine à démarrer dans le comté de Grand Gedeh. En effet, les besoins immédiats sont à couvrir non seulement pour les populations réfugiées qui ont fui leurs zone d’origine très rapidement et avec très peu de ressources, mais aussi les populations locales accueillantes, qui fournissent dans une large mesure le gîte, la nourriture et les items essentiels, et dont les propres ressources sont étirées à l’extrême. Les besoins sont à ce jour sont très peu couverts et la situation toujours changeante, qui exige une grande réactivité et flexibilité dans la réponse humanitaire.
Durant la phase d’évaluation, nous avons identifié qu’une grande partie des groupes déplacés ne bénéficient toujours pas de la couverture vitale nécessaire à leur besoins de base (accès à l’eau, abris, items de base pour l’hygiène, la cuisine, nourriture, etc.). Beaucoup de personnes sont également extrêmement choquées et présentent des signes de détresse psychologiques. En leur sein, les personnes particulièrement vulnérables éprouvent d’extrêmes difficultés à accéder à l’aide humanitaire internationale, encore très limitée. Nous parlons en particulier des personnes handicapées, personnes blessées, personnes âgées, personnes avec maladie chronique invalidantes mais aussi plus largement les femmes enceintes, isolées, enfants non accompagnés, etc. En effet, ces personnes, souvent à mobilité limitée ou ayant des problèmes pour accéder à l’information se retrouvent isolées et sont virtuellement invisibles aux yeux de la plupart des acteurs qui ciblent une réponse de masse. Les conséquences d’une telle situation menacent la vie même de ces personnes extrêmement vulnérables.
En réponse à cette situation, HI propose d’intervenir de part et d’autre de la frontière, dans le comté de Grand Gedeh (côté Libéria) et à Man (côté Côte d’Ivoire). L’objectif est de mettre en place un réseau DVFP (focal point fixe et mobile travaillant au sein des communautés) qui permettra d’assurer la prise en compte des personnes les plus vulnérables au sein de la réponse humanitaire (identification, enregistrement, réponse aux besoins de base et spécifiques, référencement) et d’accompagner leur retour dans leur pays une fois la situation stabilisée.


• DESCRIPTION DU POSTE :

Basé à Abidjan, sous la responsabilité du Coordinateur Urgence, vous serez en charge de :

 Garantir le respect de la législation nationale et la mise en place d’une structure légale ;
 Assurer la négociation et les relations avec les autorités administratives locales : direction des impôts, inspection du travail, syndicats, etc. ;
 Développer et maintenir l’organisation administrative et la structure opérationnelle de la base : management administratif, gestion des contrats, etc. ;
 Garantir la bonne utilisation des fonds selon les procédures HI et bailleurs ;
 Centraliser la comptabilité, contrôler l’affectation budgétaire des dépenses et assurer le suivi financier des projets ;
 Assurer la gestion administrative des ressources humaines : politique RH, recrutement, gestion administrative du personnel, formation ;
 Assurer le respect des procédures logistiques HI et bailleurs (gestion des achats, stocks, fournitures, équipements, parc de véhicules) ;
 Réaliser les achats d’équipements et de fournitures nécessaire à la conduite des activités ;
 Assurer l’identification et la gestion (contrat) des prestataires externes, notamment les fournisseurs (bases, véhicules, télécommunication, etc.) ;
 Ouvrir/fermer, au niveau logistique, toute base HI dans le pays et assurer leur maintenance régulière ;
 Assurer le recrutement, le management et l’encadrement de vos équipes ;
 Assurer un reporting régulier de vos activités au Coordinateur Urgence ;
 Assurer un rapport financier et logistique mensuel au Siège social de l’ONG.


• PROFIL ATTENDU :

 De préférence une formation aux métiers de l’administration ou logistique ;
 Au moins 1 année d’expérience humanitaire en tant que administrateur et/ou logisticien, idéalement en contexte d’urgence ;
 Expériences en management d’équipe ;
 Maîtrise du Pack Office et de la gestion d’une base de données ;
 Excellente maîtrise du Français ;
 Capacité à fournir une importante charge de travail sous constante pression ;
 Excellente réactivité et flexibilité en toutes circonstances ;
 Sens des priorités et grande capacité d’organisationnelle ;
 Capable de vivre en communauté et en accepter les contraintes ;
 Bonne condition physique ;
 Sens de l’humour.

• LANGUE(S) DE TRAVAIL :

Français.

• SPECIFICITES / PARTICULARITES DU POSTE :

Conditions de vies: basiques, accès à l’eau chaude/internet limité, températures très élevés, vie en collectivité

• CONDITIONS :

- Contrat: 3 mois (renouvelable) à partir du 1er mai 2011.
- Package : salaire, couverture sociale, assurance rapatriement sanitaire, hébergement, transport, période de
repos sur terrain (R&R).
- Statut: salarié ou volontaire :
Volontariat : 750 ou 850 euros d’indemnité par mois + allocation de vie sur place + logement + couverture médicale à 50% et assurance rapatriement
Salariat : « fourchette de rem » + 457 euros d’indemnité d’expatriation + couverture médicale à 50% + assurance rapatriement + politique familiale (PER DIEMS enfants et conjoint, prise en charge des frais de scolarité… voir conditions sur le site de Handicap International) »


Merci d’envoyer vos CV, lettre de motivation à l’attention du Service Recrutement et Suivi des Expatriés, Direction de l’Action d’Urgence
 Réf : Nom/Prénom/LogAdmin/CIV
 E-mail : officerh@handicap-international.org ou Fax : 04 78 38 40 25

Project Officer for Climate Change Adaptation - UNDP & GEF

Applications are invited for consideration for the post of Project Officer under a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Global Environment Facility (GEF) supported project on - Adaptation to the effects of climate variability and change in Agro-ecological Regions I and II - of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. The project is aimed reducing the vulnerability of communities in these regions to climate change impacts. This will be involve integration of adaptation considerations into agricultural planning at national, district and community levels in order to protect and improve agricultural incomes from the adverse effects of climate change. Specifically the project will contribute to the achievement of the following four outcomes:

Climate change risks integrated into critical decision-making processes for agricultural management at the local, sub-national and national levels;
Agricultural productivity in the pilot sites made resilient to the anticipated impacts of climate change;
National fiscal, regulatory and development policy revised to promote adaptation responses in the agricultural sector;
Knowledge and lessons learned to support implementation of adaptation measures compiled and disseminated.

The project officer will be part of management and technical team led by a project manager tasked with the day-to-day planning and operations of the project. The project’s overall guidance will be provided by the National Steering Committee.



The core function of the Project Officer is to support the Project Secretariat and ensuring the high standard of project implementation. The key responsibilities in this regard include the following:

Ensure timely preparation of:
1. The project Annual and Quarterly Work Plans;
2. Financial and substantive reports to the GEF and other funding agencies;
3. The procurement plans and the detailed terms of reference/specifications for services/assets to be procured.
Plan and conduct project monitoring and evaluations, including travel to the pilot sites as necessary;
Manage the project budget in the UNDP’s financial system Atlas;
Initiating payment / disbursement requests for submission by MACO to UNDP;
Identify best practises in the Project and support the Project Secretariat in dissemination of information, including preparing information and communication materials;
Support the Project Secretariat in organizing the Project National Steering Committee and other meetings as necessary;
Keep abreast with national and international issues related to climate change adaptation and provide advice to the UNDP and MACO;
Liaise with the national stakeholders and ensure coordination of the Project with other climate change initiatives and climate change coordination structures established by the GRZ;
Mobilize resources for additional contributions to allow the full implementation of the Project and further rolling out of the successful interventions;
Ensure the mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues in the project implementation, including gender, HIV/AIDS, good governance and environmental issues;
Conduct any other tasks relevant to achieving the Project objectives as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
At least a Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Sciences, Natural Resources management, Development studies or other relevant social or natural sciences field;
A minimum of three years’ work experience related to rural development, food security or agriculture;
Experience in climate change adaptation programmes will be an added advantage.
Expected Competencies

Good understanding of climate change, environment and food security issues;
Experience in developing and managing projects related to rural development;
Conversant with monitoring and evaluation of projects, including developing results-oriented targets and indicators and collecting quantitative and qualitative data;
Good communication, writing and editing skills;
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and to work in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines;
Experience in working with the Government, NGOs, donors or the UN system in the Southern African region is an asset.
Post Location
The Project Officer will be located at the Project Secretariat at the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MACO).



Duration of Assignment
The duration of the assignment is one year, with a possibility for renewal depending on the performance. The remuneration and other benefits will be according to the UNDP service contract conditions.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications including a cover letter explaining the motivation and skills relevant to the Terms of Reference, Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates no later than Friday 13th May 2011 to:

The Deputy Resident Representative - Operations,
United Nations Development Programme,
9350 Alick Nkhata Road,
P.O Box 31966,
Lusaka, Zambia.

Or by e-mail to:
jobs.zambia at undp.org

All applications must be clearly marked “Project Officer for Climate Change Adaptation” on the envelope or e-mail subject field. Applications that are not properly marked will not be considered. Applications sent by fax will not be considered.



Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Researcher on Brazil

Full-Time Position Available:
RESEARCHER ON BRAZIL
Americas Division
Apply Immediately

Human Rights Watch ("HRW") is seeking highly-qualified applicants for the position of Researcher on Brazil with the Americas Division.

Description: The Researcher in HRW's Americas Division will be responsible for developing and implementing a research and advocacy agenda focusing on Brazil. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: monitoring and documenting human rights practices in Brazil by collecting and analyzing information from a wide variety of sources including governments, local media, NGOs, journalists, diplomats, security forces and others in the field; monitoring Brazil's foreign policy with respect to human rights issues around the globe; writing reports, briefing memos, short reports, statements, op-eds, articles, and press releases, as well as submissions to international bodies, as needed in a concise and accurate manner, in tight timeframes; responding promptly to queries from the media, public, and colleagues in the human rights community; helping to design and implement local and international advocacy strategies to improve respect for human rights in Brazil, by publicizing research findings, briefing government and U.N. officials, and working with local NGOs and human rights activists; working closely with local and regional human rights organizations to ensure that the work of HRW in Brazil complements and enhances their own work; and developing recommendations to stop or prevent abuses.

During the first year, the Researcher will be based in New York or Washington, DC, and travel extensively to Brazil; in subsequent years, s/he will be based in Brazil.

Qualifications: The successful applicant must be flexible and able to respond quickly to crises and conflicts as they may occur, in coordination with other Americas Division staff. S/he must have strong research and documentation skills and be capable of producing excellent written material under tight deadlines. An advanced degree in law, international relations, journalism, or the social sciences is required, as well as experience working on human rights issues. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Portuguese are essential. Experience living or working in Brazil is essential. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, well-organized; able to work quickly and well under pressure both independently and as a member of a team; and demonstrate a commitment to international human rights.


Salary and Benefits: Human Rights Watch seeks exceptional candidates and offers competitive compensation and generous employer-paid benefits. HRW will pay reasonable relocation expenses and will assist employees in obtaining necessary work authorization, if required; citizens of all nationalities are encouraged to apply.

PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY (no calls or email inquiries, please) by emailing together a letter of interest, resume, references, salary requirements and a brief writing sample (unedited by others) to americasjobs@hrw.org. Please use " Brazil Researcher Ref AME-11-1008-A" as the subject of your email. Only complete applications will be reviewed. It is preferred that all materials be submitted via email. If emailing is not possible, send materials (please do not split a submission between email and regular post) to:

Human Rights Watch
Attn: Search Committee (Brazil Researcher Ref AME-11-1008-A)
350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor
New York, NY 10118
Fax: (212) 736-1300

Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.

Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies and practices of influential governments and international institutions.

The Americas Division of Human Rights Watch (formerly Americas Watch) was established in 1981 to monitor human rights throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Field Technical Advisor (Knowledge Management Specialist)

GS-301-14 Field Technical Advisor (Knowledge Management Specialist)
USDA/USAID

Job Title: GS-301-14 Field Technical Advisor (Knowledge Management Specialist)
Area of Consideration: All Sources

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position and be able to be security cleared for assignment. This is an excepted service appointment not to exceed 5 years.

This position is assigned 100% at USAID.

The Development Resources and Disaster Assistance Division (DRDAD) of the Office of Capacity Building and Development (OCBD) is responsible for coordinating USDA participation in technical assistance, training, and development programs undertaken on behalf of developing nations. Specific emphasis is oriented toward, but not limited to, administering and implementing Agency for International Development (USAID) funded programs under Participating Agency Service Agreements (PASAs) and Resource Support Service Agreements (RSSAs), as well as agreements with other organizations and non-USAID countries.

The incumbent serves as Field Technical Advisor with the USAID Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade Bureau (EGAT), Office of Education. S/he provides senior level guidance and direction to the USAID Missions and Washington Bureaus in the development, management, implementation and evaluation of activities and programs related to human capacity development. This position requires broad experience with international educational development, but particular expertise in the area of monitoring and evaluation and knowledge management. S/he will draw upon USDA's unique expertise in developing linkages with U.S. agribusiness, educational and scientific organizations in pursuit of human capacity development goals.

To apply, please email a) a cover letter, b) a current resume and c) a supplemental statement that addresses individually your experience and qualifications in each of the Required Skill Areas listed below:
N.B. Applications that do not include a supplemental statement addressing individually each of the required skills will not be considered.

Required Skills:

1. Master's degree in international education, education policy and planning, educational administration, educational demography, educational economics, educational anthropology, or related social science field required; Ph.D. or Ed.D. preferred.

2. Minimum of five years of experience working in the area of basic education/international educational development, at least two of which have been spent overseas.

3. Experience working in the area of monitoring and evaluation required. This may include experience in areas such as conducting formative and summative evaluations, conducting sector assessments, managing monitoring and evaluation functions within projects or organizations, providing training in monitoring and evaluation tools and processes etc. The Advisor should have a sound understanding of research and innovative efforts in this area.

4. Experience working in the area of knowledge management required. This may include experience in a variety of areas aimed at supporting synthesis, dissemination and use of new knowledge within a project or organization, such as website development and monitoring, conducting special analytical tasks and reports, managing knowledge management and/or communication responsibilities within a project or organization, and/or managing blogs, webinars, or other social networking tools, etc.

5. Experience working with field offices on issues including sector assessments; developing program designs and strategy papers based on program and/or project reviews; developing performance monitoring plans; developing RFPS and/or RFAs; program monitoring; and, program evaluation preferred.

The incumbent must be a U.S. citizen and be able to secure a secret clearance.

Program Officer: Evelyn Lorenzini
USDA/FAS/OCBD/DRDAD/AMSD
Telephone: (202) 690-2615 -- FAX: (202) 720-6364
E-Mail Address: Evelyn.Lorenzini at usda.gov
This notice expires close of business May 23, 2011.

Consultant-Market Research in Microfinance

TERMS OF REFERENCE
Market Research in Microfinance, Yemen
1.0 Introduction:
The Yemen Microfinance Network (YMN) was established in August 2009, by National Microfinance Network Project initiated by Social Fund for Development (SFD) and United Nations Development Program (UNDP), to support a more “inclusive financial sector” in Republic of Yemen. YMN is currently made up of and supporting Eleven Microfinance Institution (MFIs), all around the country. Current Microfinance outreach is just more than 60,000 active borrowers and 55,000 savers.
In supporting the MFIs and sector as a whole, one of YMN’s main activities for the Year 2011 is to conduct a market research, in order to provide quantitative and qualitative information that will help MFIs’ to more tailor their service offerings to meet the needs of current and potential target markets.
2.0 Microfinance History in Yemen
Yemen is one of the poorest countries in the Arab region, ranked 153rd on the Human Development Index (HDI), which places among low human development countries. The country has a population of 23.6 (m) with almost 70% living in rural areas. Poverty is widespread with about 45% of the population living on less than 2$ per day. According to estimates around one million households needs microfinance services to improve their livelihood.
History of microfinance in Republic of Yemen is just a decade and a half old. Pilot projects were started in 1997 by SFD and UNDP in different Governorates of the country, to provide micro loans to the poor entrepreneurs. Some of this pilot project later emerged into programs and foundations, still continuing their services for the poor. Access to microfinance is still largely limited to urban areas and savings services are limitedly existent. Currently, although there are other smaller programs offering microfinance, the network has 11 MFIs’ under its wing operating in the market, all reaching less than 10,000 clients except two institutions.
3.0 Problem Definition:
1. Demand Evaluation & Client Segmentation
Situation: New microfinance institutions and the existing institutions are aware that the market is not saturated and there are potential clients to be reached in different areas.
Business problem:
 What is the potential demand for microfinance
 What new products & services
 What marketplace should be served?
 How do we segment the market using adequate criteria?
 What financial services should be offered to each segment?
 What are the best approaches for the financial services to be delivered?
2. Clients Drop-out
Situation: Many microfinance institutions face the problem of high drop-out rates of
clients
Business problem
 What are the reasons of dropping-out?
 Explore & refine current products & services
 What is the satisfaction level with the products offered?
 How to modify the products, delivery mechanism, and service delivery in
order to increase outreach and reduce the drop-out rate
3. Environmental Assessment
Situation: The microfinance institutions do not have deep understanding about the
macro and local environment
Business problem:
 Is the political, economic, demographic, social and physical situation
conducive to provision of microfinance?
 How will factors such as, prevalence of local markets, transactions that take
place, local security, population movement, household risk exposure, social
capital, roles of men and women, household financial arrangements and
local poverty characteristics influence the future of MFI's
4.0 Objectives of the study:
The market research is mainly to help the MFIs’ in identifying and exploring the actual
needs in order to ensure the maximum outreach to the poor and people in need for
Microfinance services. The Market Research seeks to provide MFIs’ with information
related to existing and new products and services that can be developed in order to
better respond to the needs of the clients, especially the needs not currently being met
by available service offerings.
YMN expectations of the Market research include the following:
 To explore and refine the existing products and services provided by MFIs to
meet clients needs and expectations.
 Explore potential new products and services
 Explore new segments of clients in existing microfinance working areas
 Explore some potential new working areas for microfinance services
 Explore current and provide necessary inputs to re-engineer microfinance
service delivery
 Measure current client’s satisfactions in order to ensure a sustainable sector providing microfinance.
 Investigate into the current environmental factors and country context for microfinance activities.
 Estimate the potential market demand for microfinance services
 Determining the most effective channels to market the Microfinance industry in Yemen for both MFIs to reach more clients and for YMN to promote the Microfinance concept in the country.
5.0 Responsibilities and Tasks:
In order to achieve the research objectives and problem definition, although not limited, the consultant’s tasks are:
 The consultant and YMN should agree on the definition of the problem and objectives so that the research process produces useful information.
 Meet key stakeholders, reviewing and collecting relevant secondary information.
 Developing research instruments that will meet problem definition and research objectives.
 Finalization of pre-testing tools that will be used in the study.
 Design a representing sample.
 Train interviewers and supervisors.
 If no availability of suitable qualified local firm to conduct the surveys with the sample size, the task will be delegated to the consulting firm
 If no availability of suitable qualified local firm to do the data entry process for the interviews and come out with a statistical report that will be used to analyze and write the market research report
 If need assist the network in selection of suitable local firm to conduct survey and do data entry
 Verify the consistency of output of data entry
 Analyze the data, transform data structures into information and segment the relevant information to ensure problem definition and research objectives are met.
 Prepare and present the final report to the network and its members.
6.0 Deliverables:
All the deliverables shall be submitted within the time frame shown in the table below: Reports TimeLine
A complete methodology and design report for the quantitative and qualitative study that shall include the proposed methodology and its components & instruments (data collection, fieldwork management, sample design and a questionnaire design). A separate report shall also be provided detailing protocol for the qualitative study as well as detailed
Study is total of 40 days, specific submission dates to be determined.
guidelines for the qualitative study issues.
Field manual for the quantitative study to describe the objectives and process to carry out by the fieldworks.
Pre testing report (before initiation of field work)
Data cleaning/Validation Report
Draft report
Final report
7.0 Duration:
The duration of the study in total is 40 days. This includes tool preparation, testing, refining, data collections, field visits to the targeted governorates, drafting and finalization of findings. It is expected that the field study will take 20 days. The assignment will begin once the political situation in Yemen is more stable.
8.0 YMN Contributions:
YMN is committed to be responsive to the consulting company which includes:
 Provide the monthly reports of MFIs.
 Provide all relevant literatures and studies that have been done in the microfinance sector.
 Arrange for all logistics for the Market Research activities.
 Provide translation when necessary.
 Provide Office space.
 Conducting the surveys with the sample size through contracting a local Yemeni firm (in case of no availability of any qualified local firm to conduct the interviews, the task will be delegated to the consulting firm).
 To do the data entry process for the interviews and come out with a statistical report that will be used to analyze and write the market research report (Again in case of no availability of any qualified local firm to conduct the interviews, the task will be delegated to the consulting firm).
9.0 Study areas and governorates:
The Market research will be limited to some governorates including some rural areas not far away from the main cities which will include the following: Sana’a, Taiz, Ibb, Aden, Al-Hodeida, Almukala, Seyion, Marib, Hajjah, Lahj and Abyan,
10. Submission
YMN calls on organizations, consultancy companies, individual or group consultant(s) and agencies to submit their CV and proposals including the financial proposal to Khalil.almikhlafi@yemennetwork.org by no later than 9th May 2011.

Director Of Corporate Services

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P.O. Box 1234
Halfway House 1685
Midrand, Johannesburg
South Africa
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES - NO.VA/NPCA/11/02
The African Union (AU) established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) is a programme of the African Union adopted in 2001 in Lusaka, Zambia, aimed primarily at poverty alleviation and promotion of economic growth and sustainable development in Africa. As a consequence of the integration of NEPAD into the structures and processes of the African Union, the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NPCA) has been established by the Decision of the 14th AU Assembly of February 2010 as the technical body of the African Union, in replacement of the NEPAD Secretariat.
The mandate of the NEPAD Agency is to:
i.
Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of continental and regional priority programmes and projects;
ii.
Mobilise resources and partners in support of the implementation of Africa’s priority programmes and projects;
iii.
Conduct and coordinate research and knowledge management;
iv.
Monitor and evaluate the implementation of programmes and projects; and
v.
Advocate on the AU and NEPAD vision, mission and core principles/values.
The offices of the NEPAD Agency are located in Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Based on the Host Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the African Union for NEPAD to serve as the interim AU Office Operating Outside the African Union Headquarters, the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Director of Corporate Services.
A. Post
Job Title: Director of Corporate Services
Duty Station: NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Supervisor: Chief Executive Officer
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B. Key Performance Areas
Under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NPCA) or his/her delegate, the Director of Corporate Services will provide strategic leadership for the management of the financial management functions, human resources (HR) management and organizational development functions, procurement services, administrative services and information technology (IT) systems and services.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREA 1 – FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
1.
Provide strategic leadership in the development and management of an institutional framework for the implementation of the budget process, systems and policies in accordance with the NPCA and African Union (AU) financial policies.
2.
Lead and support the development and implementation of the budget system and provide leadership and management in the preparation, submission, management and approval of the NPCA budget in support of the CEO.
3.
Lead and support the implementation of an effective accounting system for the NPCA and ensure alignment with the AU regulatory processes in order to ensure the necessary synergies and compliance.
4.
Lead and facilitate the development and implementation of a grants management system and policies that would ensure quality service and reporting.
5.
Provide leadership and management in the resource mobilization/income generation strategy of the organization.
6.
Lead and facilitate the development of an effective financial performance management system that allows for production of updated information for line managers, regular reports for the management and ensure compliance with the statutory reporting requirements.
7.
Provide Leadership for the preparation of the annual financial statements for auditing and reporting.
8.
Facilitate and guide the provision and implementation of effective procurement framework, systems and policies.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREA 2 – HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1.
Lead and facilitate the development of an overall HR Strategy that is aligned with the strategic vision of the NPCA and in accordance with the AU Rules and Regulations.
2.
Advice on the development and implementation of an effective HR administration system that meets the organisational needs.
3.
Advice and support with recruitment, selection and orientation of staff, technical experts, consultants and interns in conformity with applicable rule and procedures.
4.
Lead and support the development and implementation of an effective performance management system that aligns institutional performance with individual performance.
5.
Lead and support the organisational development programmes and initiatives in line with the NPCA and AU Strategic Vision.
6.
Advice on training and development programmes for the institution. 2
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Advice and support on employee relations and labour relations matters in line with applicable policy and procedures.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREA 3 – ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
1.
Lead and facilitate the development and implementation of frameworks, systems and policies for managing administrative services in the NPCA in accordance with the AU rules and regulations.
2.
Advice and support the provision of quality facilities management services.
3.
Advice and facilitate the provision of effective security services.
4.
Advice and support the provision of effective asset management framework, policies and systems.
5.
Lead and facilitate the provision and implementation of effective IT frameworks, systems and policies.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREA 4 – MANAGEMENT OF THE DIRECTORATE
1.
Ensure overall management of the Directorate: human resources, budget, performance, quality, discipline, training and development in conformity with relevant rules and procedures in force.
2.
Promote best practice and appropriate and effective working systems.
3.
Compile the master work plan for the Directorate and conduct performance appraisals for staff under his/her supervision.
4.
Build and maintain good working relations with other Directorates/Departments/Offices within the NPCA, Regional Missions, and with the African Union Commission (AUC), AU Organs and Field Missions.
5.
Ensure timely collection of Country Contributions and confirmed funding.
6.
Produce and submit periodic financial statements, budget execution reports, periodic activities reports and specific mission reports.
7.
Perform any other related duties as required.
C. Job Requirements
Required Skills and Competencies
i.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of finance, administration, human resources, policies, principles, methods, systems, procedures and legislation.
ii.
Must have the ability to interpret and supervise implementation of finance, administration, human resources, policies, principles, methods, systems, procedures and legislation.
iii.
Must have proven experience in preparation and management of budgets.
iv.
Must have sound experience in grants management.
v.
Must have solid experience in preparation of reports.
vi.
High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment and energetic. 3
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High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
viii.
Excellent leadership, management and supervision skills.
ix.
Must be proactive, initiative and with sound judgment.
x.
Ability to leverage limited resources and staff for maximum impact.
xi.
Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions and deliver effectively and meet tight deadlines.
xii.
Creative thinking and problem solving skills.
xiii.
Good organisation, planning and time management skills.
xiv.
Excellent written and oral communications and interpersonal skills.
xv.
Sound analytical skills.
xvi.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment.
xvii.
Maintain confidentiality at the highest level at all times.
D. Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a minimum qualification of a minimum qualification of a Masters Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources Management/Development, Public Administration or Business Administration.
E.
Work experience: Candidates must have a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively relevant working experience in Finance, Administration and/or Human Resources Management, of which at least five (5) years should be in a Senior Management position.
F.
Other relevant skills
i.
Excellent working knowledge of computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
ii.
Working knowledge of policy analysis and development and programme and/or project management, implementation and monitoring.
iii.
Technically competent, knowledgeable and with experience in development issues and administrative management.
G.
Language requirement: Excellent English and / or French (spoken and written) and fluency in any other AU language would be an added advantage.
H.
Age requirement: Candidates should preferably be between 35 and 50 years old.
I.
Tenure of Appointment: The appointment will be made on an AU short-term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period.
J.
Gender Mainstreaming: The NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency is an equal opportunity employer and qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 4
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Application: To apply, please submit the following:
a.
A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency.
b.
A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.
c.
Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses.
d.
Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.
e.
Certified copies of passport and ID documents.
L.
Applications must be received not later than Monday, 16 May 2011 and should be addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency
P O Box 1234
Halfway House
Midrand, 1685
Email: hr@nepad.org; rebeccao@nepad.org; musam@nepad.org
Please note, should you not hear from us within six (6) weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.
The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) is a vision and strategic framework for Africa’s renewal that is based on a shared understanding that it is imperative to eradicate poverty and position African countries on the road to sustained economic growth and development. NEPAD works closely with the African Union Commission (AUC), regional economic communities, national governments, research institutions and civil society organisations in its attempts to eradicate poverty in Africa whilst also voicing Africa´s concerns at the global level. For more information go to: www.nepad.org
Note: The position is supported under the Grant Agreement between the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NPCA) and the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF).

Asistente técnico internacional

La CTB, agencia belga de desarrollo, emplea sus recursos y sus competencias especializadas para eliminar la pobreza en el mundo. Contribuyendo a los esfuerzos de la comunidad internacional, la CTB obra para conseguir una sociedad que ofrezca a las generaciones actuales y futuras todos los medios necesarios para construir un mundo justo y sostenible.

Sus 650 colaboradores en Bruselas y en el extranjero materializan el compromiso del estado belga y otros socios de desarrollo a favor de la solidaridad internacional. La CTB apoya más de 300 proyectos y programas de cooperación en 20 países de África, Asia y América latina.

En el marco del desarrollo de sus actividades, la CTB busca un (h/m):


Asistente técnico internacional en salud pública – coresponsable - BOLIVIA

Para el proyecto: «Fortalecimiento de Redes de Salud de los Departamentos de Chuquisaca, Potosí, Cochabamba y La Paz»

Ref: BOL/09/030

Lugar de destino: La Paz (Vice Ministerio de Salud y Promoción (VSP) del Ministerio de Salud y Deportes (MSD) con un minimum de 30% de su tiempo en los municipios, redes y SEDES apoyados).
Duración del contrato: 36 meses (+ prolongación posible de 24 meses)
Fecha prevista para incorporación: lo antes posible
Paquete salarial mensual: entre 5.299,56 euro y 7.500,22 euro (con inclusión del salario mensual bruto y las ventajas relacionadas con la expatriación: prima por trabajos penosos y prima de expatriación incluidas), en función de la composición del grupo familiar y los años de experiencia.



Proyecto:

El Programa Fortalecimiento de Redes de Salud en municipios de los departamentos de Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, La Paz y Potosí (FOREDES) tiene como objetivo fortalecer integralmente las redes de salud, como medio para contribuir a mejorar la salud y la calidad de vida de la población de los municipios beneficiados por el programa.

En términos generales, el FOREDES apoyará al sector salud a enfrentar sus mayores desafíos con respecto de la implementación del Plan Sectorial de Desarrollo (PSD) “Hacia la Salud Universal” 2010-2020, que son:
1) Asegurar el acceso universal a servicios de salud con calidad y equidad;
2) Fortalecer la capacidad de las instituciones de salud a nivel nacional, departamental y municipal, especialmente de aquellos establecimientos directamente involucrados en la provisión de servicios integrales de salud.

La vinculación y alineamiento del FOREDES a la política de salud del MSD se da a partir del PSD 2010-2020 “Hacia la Salud Universal” y se visualiza en la concordancia con los objetivos y metas de este plan que se propone la construcción del sistema Único de Salud, el acceso universal a través del modelo sanitario de la Salud Familiar Comunitaria Intercultural. Por tanto contribuye al logro de la finalidad de la eliminación de la exclusión social e incorporar la nueva identidad intercultural boliviana basada en la institucionalidad de la multinacionalidad con enfoque comunitario. Así, el programa aporta su contribución a la solución de los problemas sectoriales referidos a la segmentación y fragmentación, a la aplicación de leyes y normas al fortalecimiento de la capacidad de gestión sectorial, a la racionalidad de la gestión de los RRHH, al incremento de la calidad en las redes de servicios, a la intervención sobre los determinantes de la salud, la participación social y la incorporación de los grupos vulnerables a los programas de protección social, con un reconocimiento y valorización de la cosmovisión y medicina tradicional.


Función:

El asistente técnico internacional (ATI) tiene como función principal codirigir el programa a nivel estratégico asegurando que se cumplan los objectivos técnicos y los requerimientos administrativos y financieros de la cooperación técnica belga.

Sus tareas específicas serán:

• Responsable, con el director nacional, de la dirección estratégica del programa, estableciendo la misma conjuntamente con los stakeholders, mediante plataformas de discusión y consenso.
• Responsable, conjuntamente con el director nacional, de analizar y actualizar constantemente, y en diálogo técnico, político, y gerencial, con los socios nacionales, regionales, municipales, y comunitarias, los documentos de gestión: marco lógico, plan de ejecución de proyecto, Plan Operativo Anual, presupuesto, Sistema de monitoreo y evaluación.
• Conjuntamente con el director nacional, supervisar, organisar, y evaluar el equipo de programa. Organizar sistemas de planificación de trabajo individual y de evaluación de desempeño individual internamente y asegurar que las organizaciones socias los apliquen también.
• Asumir tareas o responsabilidades de dirección del programa como pagos y firmas de contratos conjunto con el director nacional. El asistente técnico internacional dará el visto bueno a todas las facturas y/o órdenes de compra, pagos etcétera con cargo a los fondos de la cooperación belga.
• Junto con el director nacional del programa, establecer las coordinaciones necesarias para el cumplimiento de los objetivos del programa, con instituciones y entidades gubernamentales, no gubernamentales y privadas involucradas en el mismo.
• Asegurar la coordinación con otros programas como agencias de cooperación que desarrollan acciones de salud en el país o con agencias que desarrollan otros programas de cooperación al desarrollo en la zona de influencia del programa.
• Conjuntamente con el director nacional del programa, asegurar que se respeten los procedimientos de la cooperación belga respecto a los movimientos de fondos y licitaciones. Participar a los comités de selección de las licitaciones aunque podrá delegar esta función a otros miembros del equipo.
• Conjuntamente con el equipo, identificar, prever, manejar y mitigar los riesgos en la buena ejecución del programa. Solucionar de manera negociada y diplomática las eventuales diferencias o problemas existan sobre la ejecución del programa.
• Con el director nacional del programa, organisar las reuniones de la Estructura Mixta de Concertación Local.


Perfil:

• Titulación universitaria superior en ciencias de salud, sociales, o carrera adecuada a las actividades del programa. Se valorarán estudios complementarios de postgrado en gestión sanitaria, promoción de salud, interculturalidad;
• Al menos 10 años en dirección y gestión de programas de cooperación internacional al desarrollo en programas sociales y/o de salud pública, especialmente en el rubro de fortalecimiento institucional de organizaciones públicas, municipales y comunitarias socias;
• 5 años de experiencia en el apoyo organizacional de la gestión de salud por organizaciones comunitarias en el área rural en Latino América;
• Una experiencia de trabajo significativa en Bolivia será considerada como una ventaja.
• Conocimiento del uso de instrumentos de gestión y procedimientos administrativos de programas de cooperación internacional;
• Vasto conocimiento y experiencia en la elaboración de planes, programas, presupuesto, así como también en la elaboración de indicadores de proceso y actividades de monitoreo y supervisión;
• Capacidad de análisis de la realidad nacional y salud pública para proponer acciones efectivas en la gestión y modelo de servicios;
• Se valorará la experiencia de trabajo relacionado a la capacidad de gestión en comunidades indígenas;
• Disponibilidad de viaje en el campo de por lo menos 50% de su tiempo, en condiciones de la realidad nacional;
• Perfecto dominio del idioma español, idioma de trabajo;
• Dominio (hablado y escrito) de un de los dos idiomas hablados en Bélgica y/o inglés;
• Habilidades demostradas para adelantar el trabajo en equipo y en medios interculturales;
• Capacidad de identificar problemas proactivamente, asesorar y capacitar a individuos y organizaciones en temas relacionados al programa;
• Experiencia en manejo activo de riesgos;
• Gran capacidad de escucha, sensibilidad social, buen negociador, con amplia experiencia en gestión de conflictos;
• Capacidad y experiencia en concertación con diferentes organizaciones tanto nacionales como internacionales;
• Dominio de las herramientas de MS Office o similares.



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Human Development Information Officer

Human Development Information Officer – Ref 449
Full Time, fixed term contract to cover maternity leave
Part time would be considered (minimum of 21 hours per week)
The Human Development Resource Centre (HDRC) is a service responding to the information and technical assistance needs of DFID's Human Development (Health and Education) advisers. The HDRC Information Officer is responsible for coordinating the HDRC Helpdesk as well as developing and maintaining other HDRC’s information services. They work closely with the HDRC Information Team in responding to queries with research syntheses.
The successful candidate will manage specialist input to queries as required, in liaison with IDS staff and team members. The Information Officer will keep record of all interactions and post all enquiries onto the HDRC/DFID website. They will be responsible for editorial coordination and ensuring consistent quality across information outputs.
The post requires strong coordination, prioritisation, technical project management, research and communication skills. It also involves liaison with DFID advisers and other senior staff so an assertive and diplomatic approach to relationship management is required. Enthusiasm about the role of knowledge services in the development context is essential with some specialist knowledge in health and education.
If you are a non-EU National then please refer to the UK Border Agency website, www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk for information regarding your eligibility to work in the UK.
Salary range: Grade 6 (£23,437 - £35,081) per annum pro rata
Closing date: Wednesday 25 May 2011 at 12 midday UK time
Interview date: Tuesday 7 June 2011
OFFICIAL APPLICATION FORMS ONLY, CVs are not accepted
For further information and to download an application form
please log on to www.ids.ac.uk
Alternatively to receive an electronic or hard copy please email Human Resources, hr@ids.ac.uk
Please ensure that you quote the correct reference number
IDS values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates who meet the stated criteria.

International Consultant

Consultant to develop a Handbook for Gender Focal Point
on Gender Mainstreaming and Gender Responsive Budgeting
I. Position Information
Post Level International Consultant for Handbook
Development
Type of Contract Special Service Agreement (SSA)
Duration of Assignment 16 Weeks
Duty Station Dili, Timor-Leste
Deadline for Application Monday, 23 May 2011 (Extended)
Expected Starting Date Mid June 2011
II. Introduction
Timor-Leste proposal on “Supporting Gender-Equality and Women’s Rights in Nation Building of Timor-
Leste” successfully received support from the Spanish MDG Achievement Fund. The Joint Programme
(JP) is a three-year programme that supports the Government of Timor-Leste to improve the conditions
of women and girls in Timor-Leste through the protection of their rights and their empowerment. The
objective of the programme is to offer them fair access to social and economic resources by increasing
their access to entitlements and rights. The JP is being implemented by UN agencies – UNDP, UNFPA,
UNICEF, UN Women and IOM in partnership with government agencies and structures at national and
district levels, and in collaboration with relevant civil society organisations and individuals to build
institutional capacity. Un Women is the lead UN agency for the joint programme.
Under this joint programme, UN Women is building interest and commitment of gender responsive
budgeting as a concrete tool and accountability mechanism to address gender inequalities. Among
others Gender-responsive planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation will ensure
allocation of resources to implement the Law against Domestic Violence and allocating of funds to
implement the National Action Plans on Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking.
The Handbook for gender focal points on “Gender Mainstreaming and Gender Responsive Budgeting”
will be a tool to increase the knowledge and skills of gender focal points in government and at the local
level to do gender-sensitive planning and gender-responsive budgeting.
III. Objectives of the Assignment
The consultancy is to develop a handbook for gender focal points in line ministries to undertake their
roles and responsibilities in a manner that they will be able to effectively advocate for gender responsive
policies and legislation in government. The handbook will provide the “how to” to support gender
mainstreaming and gender responsive budgeting in the planning, implementing and monitoring process
of Government as it relates to the national strategic development framework, national priorities, annual
action plans, the state budget processes and CEDAW Concluding Observations. The handbook will be an
input to the capacity building of gender focal points.
IV. Scope of Work
Under the overall guidance of the Country Programme Manager of UN Women and under direct
supervision by the National Coordinator, Gender-Responsive Budgeting of UN Women, and, in
collaboration with the Training and Liaison Units of the Policy and Gender Development Directorate of
SEPI (Secretariat of State for Promotion of Equality), the consultant will design the handbook. The
handbook is developed to provide Gender focal points with advice and support on how to go about
doing their work. The handbook provides ideas and suggestions on how to enhance the impact of their
work. It is meant to be practical and action-oriented using examples from Timor-Leste.
The handbook will guide gender focal points to conduct gender analysis, develop sex disaggregated
data, mainstream gender at institutional, project or activity level and learn how to advocate for gender
equality in the context of Timor-Leste. Examples will be drawn from Timor-Leste, based on pioneering
efforts of NGOs, development partners and line ministries in mainstreaming gender such as ministries of
Education, Health, Agriculture and Fisheries, Economy and Development, State Administration,
Infrastructure and the Secretariat of State of Vocational Training and Employment.
It will build on the Gender Mainstreaming Guidelines that was issued in 2005 by the Office of Promotion
of Equality and the Ministry of Planning and Finance, National Directorate for Planning and External
Assistance and Coordination. The handbook will also contribute to strengthening SEPI institutional
capacity-development needs. In order to develop the hand book the consultant will undertake the
development of two products which one is the main handbook that will serve as guidance for the
Gender focal points and the other one is a pocket size of handbook as user friendly tool.
Tasks Activities Timeframe
(tentative dates)
Phase 1: Preliminary
Review and
Assessment
o Initial coordination meeting with UN Women team
o Review previous gender mainstreaming guidelines, SEPI
internal documents and UN Women reports related to
placement of Gender Advisors in line ministries in Timor-
Leste, to identify gaps
o Conduct a review of existing materials related to gender
mainstreaming, gender-responsive budgeting (including
learning materials) and availability of sex-disaggregated
data, in Timor-Leste from development partners, NGOs,
line ministries and others
Week 24 (13
June)
o Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the current
Gender focal points system to determine their capacitybuilding
needs
o Organise Gender focal points meetings to gather inputs
of their needs
o Meet stakeholders and other relevant persons to gather
best practice examples
Week 25 (20
June)
Phase 2: Design and
implementation of
handbooks
o Establish a team consisting of SEPI staff and Gender focal
points to develop the handbook utilising the principles
of adult learning
o Collaborate with UN Women GRB Expert to incorporate
GRB material in the handbook
o Draft outline of the handbook (content, organisational
structure)
Week 25 and 26
(20 – 27 June)
o Develop the handbook that is practical and actionoriented
to include tips, check lists, frequently asked
questions and gender-related resource materials
Week 27 to 35
o Develop a pocket-size handbook for Gender focal points
to refer to, during meetings by extracting key materials
from the handbook (e.g. key questions to pose during
meetings with policy/planning officers)
o Seek feedback on handbook development periodically
through organisation of meetings with relevant
stakeholders
o Revise handbook and pocket-size handbook
incorporating feedback from Gender focal points and
other stakeholders
Phase 3: Editing,
final version and
proof reading
o Prepare bidding documents for layout design and
printing of the handbooks according to UN procurement
rules
Layout week 26
Printing week 31
o Supervise layout design and control printing quality of
the handbook
Week 31, 32 and
39
Phase 4: Capacity
Building of Gender
Focal Points to use
the Handbook
o In consultation with the Training Unit of SEPI, work with
SEPI officers to develop a training plan for Gender focal
points to use the handbook.
o Develop training package for TOT
o Assist SEPI Training Unit in training delivery
Week 36 to 39
Final Report A final report of the mission End of week 39
Total number of working days to undertake this assignment is 80.
V. Deliverables and timeline (tentative dates)
a) Assessment report at the end of the first phase (27 June)
b) Outline of the handbook - content, organisational structure (4 July)
c) Draft copy of the main handbook that is action-oriented to include tips, check lists and gender
related resource materials (1 August)
d) A draft copy of the pocket-size handbook for Gender Focal Points (1 August)
e) Final copy of the main and pocket-size handbook ready for printing (5 Sept)
f) Training plan and material for the Training Unit of SEPI to use the handbook in the capacity
development of Gender Focal Point (12 Sept)
g) A final report of the mission (30 Sept)
VI. Payment Milestone
o First payment: 15% of the total amount will be paid after outline for handbook produced and
accepted.
o Second payment: 35% of the total will be paid after edited main and pocket size handbook
accepted.
o Third payment: 50% of the total will be made after the final report of the mission accepted.
VII. Handbook Production
The handbook will be produced in English Language.
VIII. Recruitment Qualifications
Corporate Competencies o Demonstrates commitment to UN Women’s mission, vision and
values;
o Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age
sensitivity and adaptability;
o Displays high regard for integrity.
Functional Competencies o High level of self-management capacity and proactive self-drive
under very low supervision;
o Capacity to plan, prioritise and deliver tasks on time;
o Strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills.
o Experience in working with colleagues and counterparts of different
nationalities and religions in challenging operational conditions;
o Capacity to engage with national and international staff, to provide
clear feedback and to maintain effective rapport with different
kinds of people;
o Adaptability working in minimum facility
Technical Competencies o In-depth practical knowledge in gender development issues;
o Knowledge of current development policies and activities;
o knowledge about gender responsive policies, planning and
budgeting;
o proven skills in doing gender responsive planning and experience;
o Ability to research, analyze and present complex information;
o Strong analytical and presentation skills;
o Knowledge of adult learning principles and communicative styles;
o Proven ability to work as a facilitator of groups with diverse
membership, including government and civil society on gender
issues;
o Understanding of the social, cultural and political context of Timor-
Leste and its relation to gender.
Minimum Requirements
Education Master in the social sciences, economics or related disciplines.
Work Experience o Eight to 10 years of working experience in international
development with 5 years of experience in training, mentoring,
facilitation, and curriculum development;
o Previous experience in developing handbooks, trainings material
and training delivery;
o Previous working experience in gender mainstreaming and gender
responsive budgeting.
o Experience in the region is an asset ;
o Experience and familiarity with UN agencies is preferred;
o Strong writing skills in English language
Language o Fluency in English – Strong command of both written and oral
o Knowledge of Tetum, Bahasa Indonesia and Portuguese is an asset
How to apply: Applicants are required to submit a detailed CV, filled P11 form and an application letter
indicating how they meet the selection criteria specified in the term of reference.
Additionally, applicants must submit a proposal including:
- A Technical proposal stating the chosen approach and methodology to complete the assignment and
deliver the expected products;
- A Financial proposal. The financial proposal should include all necessary fees and cost related to the
assignment (layout designing, printing and translation should not be included). UN Women will not
cover any other additional expenses outside of the financial proposal.
The Technical and Financial proposal should be submitted in two separate documents easily identifiable.
Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of 70% points for the technical part and 30% for the financial
one.
Interested applicants should submit the application letter, curriculum vitae, P11 Form, and proposal to
Ms. Maria Isabel at maria.isabel@unwomen.org before the deadline date stated above and Timor-Leste
Closing Office Business (COB) at 18.00 ( GMT +09.00)
Alternatively, the applications can be sent to UN Women office at UN Agency House, Caicoli – Dili,
Timor-Leste.
Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered.

Senior Director for Programmes (Asia, Europe, Middle East), London

Closing date for receipt of applications: 12th May 2011

ARTICLE 19 is looking for an experienced senior manager who will lead the development and growth of regional programmes in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. You are a hands-on manager with a proven track record in building capacities and developing programmes, including field presence, strategic and operational leadership, fund-raising and financial management. You will also be an excellent communicator in both written and spoken English. This is a 6 month post renewed for 2 years following evaluation. It needs to be filled immediately.

JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Director for Programmes will support the development and implementation of impactful programmes of work in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, operating out of the international office in London. In addition, he/she will examine with staff and partners possibilities for establishing one or more regional presence (with local ownership and legitimacy), and ensure and strengthen the strategic coherence of ARTICLE 19 across the regions, in order to maximise our impact for freedom of expression.

In particular, he/she will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the programmes’ strategies and projects; leading and coordinating fund-raising activities, project development and liaison with donors; providing political and strategic advice on freedom of expression challenges in the regions; representing the organisation to key target audiences. He/she will line-manage the senior programme officers for Asia and Europe and the programme officer for the Middle East; as well as overseeing the management of interns and consultants. He/she will be overall responsible for the allocation of resources of the regional programmes and the quality of their outputs. He/she will oversee the development of the regional offices and/or other field presences and participate in the corporate management of ARTICLE 19.

For detailed Job Description and Person Specification please visit http://www.article19.org/about/employment.html.

Interested candidates should send a CV and covering letter highlighting how they meet the Person Spec. to SDFP@article19.org.

Interviews: expected to be held during week commencing 16th May 2011

Starting Date: as soon as possible

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Project Leaders, Government Reform Projects

Project Leaders, Government Reform Projects - strictly confidential

We are a high profile global government advisory firm headquartered in London. We work with heads of state and governments around the world, particularly in emerging markets, to provide expertise and advice on key issues faced by political leaders and their governments.

By leveraging our global network of experienced and leading policy makers, politicians, sector experts and top-tier advisors, we are able offer support across numerous areas of Government including public service reform and governance, economic and social development, as well as political reform and democratization.

This network and our track record allows us to work on the most pressing issues of the respective countries, and provides us with a unique opportunity for delivering impact and real change.

We are currently seeking outstanding individuals to join our organisation as Project Leaders. As senior members of a young and fast-growing organisation, the Project Leaders will be primarily responsible for:

- Leading advisory projects both overseas and in London, often managing a team of highly qualified advisors and consultants.

- Developing relationships and providing advice to client governments at the highest levels.

- Actively driving the development of future projects and contributing to the development of the organisation.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

- Extensive project management and advisory experience from a top-tier international strategy consultancy and/or a leading position in government, e.g. a Presidential or Prime Minister’s Office, Strategy or Policy function, or similar roles in ministries.

- A track record of delivering results in fast-paced, complex and uncertain environments.

- Superb people management skills, and an ability to guide, motivate and lead a team of world class professionals.

- A strong passion and recognised expertise for public policy, economic development and political reform, especially in emerging markets and developing countries.

- Ability to serve as an original and insightful thought leader to senior clients including heads of state, ministers, and business leaders.

The role will likely involve extensive travel and long-term project work abroad.

Applicants should send their CV by Monday 16th May to the following email address (anonymous domain due to confidentiality):

GovAdRecruitment@gmail.com

We strongly welcome early applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Financial Management Adviser (International)

REPÚBLICA DEMOCRÁTICA DE TIMOR-LESTE
MINISTÉRIO DAS FINANÇAS
Planning and Financial Management Capacity Building Program (PFMCBP)

Terms of Reference

Contract No.: PFMCBP-PIU-12

Job Title : Financial Management Adviser (International)

Objective : The Financial Management Adviser, International (FMA-Int’l) will assist the Senior Program Manager in ensuring efficient and effective financial management of the program. The FMA-Int’l will focus on the development and implementation of financial management systems that will ensure timely, accurate, transparent and accountable (a) program budget management; (b) financial transaction processing; (c) financial information management; (d) financial reporting; and coordination of project external audit.

Reporting to : The Program Implementation Officer - PFMCBP
The Senior Program Manager - PFMCBP

Supervision : Financial Management Adviser (National)
PFMCBP Finance Officer – Accounting
PFMCBP Finance Officer - Bookkeeping

Duration : From 1^st July 2011, or as soon as possible to 30^th November 2012

Location : Ministry of Finance,Dili Timor Leste

I. SELECTION CRITERIA

· At least a Bachelors Degree in Accountancy or Finance (a post graduate degree is preferred e.g an MBA or an MSc in Accounting or Finance) together with a professional recognized accounting qualification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CMA, CA etc.)

· At least 10 years experience in financial management system development and implementation, budgeting, financial reporting and external audit coordination. Experience in World Bank/IDA-assisted project in the government sector would be a distinct advantage;

· Demonstrated computer literacy skills in the operation of Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point and related accounting and financial management software.

· Good working knowledge of FreeBalance or similar FMIS would be a distinct advantage;

· Excellent command of English language both spoken and written and willingness to learn Tetum and / or Portuguese.

· Excellent organizational, analytical and prioritization skills. Experience in working in a program management unit set-up for government-managed projects is a distinct advantage;

· Demonstrated work experience in a developing country context and in a multi cultural setting.

· Familiarity with the operations of central government bodies and or the World Bank financial and accounting procedures would be an advantage.

II. BACKGROUND

A. The Planning and Financial Management Capacity Building Program (PFMCBP) and the Project Implementation Unit (PIU)

The PFMCBP aims to strengthen capacity in the Ministry of Finance for prudent, effective, and accountable planning and management of public finances to promote growth and poverty reduction.

Funded through a World Bank administered multi-donor trust fund and a grant from the International Development Association (IDA), the PFMCBP is a five year coordinated program of targeted capacity building in public financial management. The program is managed and implemented by the Ministry of Finance through a dedicated Program Implementation Unit (PIU). The Financial Management Adviser (International) will work within the PIU under the overall supervision of a Senior Program Manager. The PIU falls under the Directorate General for Corporate Services (DGCS). The Director General of Corporate Services is also the Program Implementation Officer of the PFMCBP, with delegated authority from the Minister of Finance to execute the Legal Agreement between the Government of Timor-Leste and the World Bank. All Advisers recruited to the PFMCBP are contracted by, and accountable to, the Minister of Finance.

The main objective of the PIU is to provide timely and effective support to all project entities in the day to day management and implementation of project components. The PIU is responsible for (a) project management and coordination, procurement, including all contracting for purchases and the hiring of consultants; (b) project monitoring, reporting, and evaluation; and, (c) financial record keeping, financial management reports, the Designated Account, and disbursements.

B. The Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance is the Government body responsible for the design, execution, coordination and assessment of the finance policies defined and approved by the Council of Ministers, particularly in the areas of budget and finance.

In 2008 the Ministry of Finance commenced a process for institutional reform that is helping to improve the quality of services the Ministry provides to policy-makers, line ministries and districts. This included the restructuring of the Ministry and introduction of a new Organic Law providing some of the conditions necessary to improve performance, in particular at senior management level.

III. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Scope of Work

· Develop and implement project financial management systems to support efficient and effective implementation of program activities. Make necessary improvements and updates when and where necessary.

· Ensure that proper internal control systems are in place to achieve accountability at all levels.

· Develop the budgetary requirements portion of the Implementation and Action Plan (IAP).

· Monitor and advise on trust fund disbursement.

· Monitor the disbursement of Designated Accounts and prepare withdrawal applications and disbursement reports for the World Bank.

· Manage and maintain Designated Accounts and Operating Accounts and its reimbursements.

· Supervise the preparation and update of the Program Cash Forecast based on the Implementation and Action Plan (IAP) to support timely implementation of program activities.

· Work with the Treasury to migrate program financial management system to the Government FreeBalance system, ensuring that the fiduciary information requirements of the multi-donor trust fund are adequately addressed.

· Develop suitable reporting formats adapted to project management financial information requirements as may be agreed upon with the World Bank and donor partners. Make necessary improvements and updates.

· Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial plans and performance reports throughout the life of the program.

· Prepare financial statements in accordance with consistently applied accounting standards acceptable to the World Bank.

· Prepare interim financial reports for the World Bank.

· Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements in a timely manner.

· Supervise the overall monitoring of advisers and PIU staff cash advances and receivables to enable timely reporting of program expenses.

· Prepare project external audit requirements such as financial reports and schedules required by external auditors, response to Management Letter (ML), and respond to external and internal auditor queries.

· Conduct relevant financial orientation and briefings to new staff and advisers on program financial management issues.

· Undertake any related duties that may be required by the Senior Program Manager and the Program Implementation Officer.

B. Deliverables

· Within the first four (4) weeks of the assignment, the Adviser shall prepare and submit to the Project Implementation Officer and the Senior Program Manager, a Work Plan for the entire duration of the assignment.

· Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports based on the approved Work Plan.

· Train, manage and mentor PIU Accounting and Financial management Staff including the Financial Management Adviser (National), the Finance Officer, Accounting, the Finance Officer, Bookkeeping and the Project Technical Support Staff.

· Prepare Monthly, Quarterly and Annual financial reports and financial statements in keeping with the scope of work.

· Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements.

· Prepare disbursement reports and program cash forecasts.

· Undertake any related tasks that may be required by the Senior Program Manager and the Program Implementation Officer.

· A Financial Procedures Guideline/Template with flowcharts of the financial operations of the PIU. A draft outline of the procedures guideline must be completed within six months of the adviser’s initial assignment and finalized within nine months of the assignment.

· Submit an End of Assignment Report within ten (10) working days before the end of the current contract.

IV. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Performance of the Financial Management Adviser (International) will be assessed by the Senior Program Manager in accordance with the performance review framework for advisors in place in the PFMCBP. There is probation period of three months.

Application procedure

Please visit our website at www.mof.gov.tl and go to ‘Employment Opportunity’ to learn about our recruitment process and your application requirements including how to address the Selection Criteria in your application.

Applications must be sent to our Programme Implementation Officer-PFMCBP at email address, pfmcbp@mof.gov.tl, no later than 17:00hours Timor-Leste time on 20^th May 2011 Applications should include a covering letter and a detailed resume of no more than 7 pages. All applicants must also complete the Competency Framework Matrix below delineating how they have met the requirements. We do not expect that you would just cut and paste from your resume but rather explain concisely and succinctly how you have met these competences, possibly providing brief examples etc.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Competency Framework for the Financial Management Adviser (International)

Competencies	Please describe how you have met these competencies
At least a Bachelors Degree in Accountancy or Finance (a post graduate degree is preferred e.g an MBA or an MSc in Accounting or Finance) together with a professional recognized accounting qualification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CMA, CA etc.).
At least 10 years experience in financial management system development and implementation, budgeting, financial reporting and external audit coordination. Experience in World Bank/IDA-assisted project in the government sector would be a distinct advantage
Demonstrated computer literacy skills in the operation of Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point and related accounting and financial management software.
Good working knowledge of FreeBalance or similar FMIS would be a distinct advantage;
Excellent command of English language both spoken and written and willingness to learn Tetum and or/ Portuguese.
Excellent organizational, analytical and prioritization skills. Experience in working in a program management unit set-up for government-managed project is a distinct advantage;
Demonstrated work experience in a developing country context and in a multi cultural setting.
Familarity with the operations of central government bodies and or the World Bank financial and accounting procedures would be an advantage.