Friday, October 7, 2011
Disaster Risk Management Program Manager Action Against Hunger
Objective 1: Manage the KPK/FATA DRM Project
* Ensure quality and integrity of targeting, implementation, including adherence to technical guidelines, administrative systems, and established deadlines. Identify and respond to related staff capacity building priorities.
* Develop and maintain (with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning [MEAL] officer)regular project monitoring that includes participatory methods, program progress, effectiveness of ACF facilitation, progress toward achieving targets, ability to measure stated indicators, programme adherence to methodology, budget expenditure, etc.
* Prepare internal and external reports for ACF and donors, including APR, interim report, final report expenditure plans and SitReps.
* Mainstreaming gender, and protection in project/program activities.
* Conduct baseline surveys prior to implementation of projects (Technical Assessment, PCVA, HH etc).
* Forecast on a monthly basis the project team planning for the next quarter (per week) according to the project proposal.
* Update on a weekly basis the next week planning of the project team (including local partner) according to the achievements and updated project priorities.
* Update on a monthly basis the annual works plans and logical framework of the project according to the achievements of the period.
* Ensure appropriate design of hardware and select external contractors if necessary. Report directly to the Technical and KPK Field Coordinators all project operations and activities.
* Any other task as required
Objective 2: Develop the KPK/FATA Disaster Risk management program.
* Define program implementation modalities (targeting criteria, mobilisation modalities, local partnerships, participant training curricula, monitoring systems, staff schedules, etc.) in coordination with FieldCO.
* Develop culturally acceptable and easy to understand DRM promotion tools for and ensure appropriate implementation of them.
* Search actively potential local capacities that can give an add value to the project (NGO, Institution, University, external consultant, etc.)
* Archive all the project technical documents for an easy access to all the project information.
* Capitalize and systematize the project experience and extract lessons learnt and best practice
* Increase departmental integration with FSL, WaSH amd NUT through integrated assessment, design, implementation and surveillance (including geographic, household, and individual targeting utilising integrated indicators) as per FieldCO guidance.
* Establish when needed new DRM teams in new bases in KPK/FATA, and/or expand existing teams (recruitment, training, organigram strategy) in coordination with FieldCO.
* Contribute to agency contingency planning for possible DRM emergency response if required, and strengthen the mission’s capacity to undertake DRM-related assessments and develop DRM programs
* Contribute to developing concept papers and proposals for prospective donors.
* Participate in updates of the ACF Pakistan DRM strategy, in addition to the larger country strategy to which it contributes.
* Evaluate the relevance and appropriateness of current and future programming in relation to DRM promotion in the local context.
Objective 3 : Manage the human resources of the project team
* Lead DRM staff recruitment and ongoing capacity building; identify staff and stakeholder training needs; conduct regular performance evaluations and draft/revise Job Descriptions and team organization.
* Provide technical support to staff and promote learning based on project objectives and activities and ensure documentation and sharing of learning with other sectors and programs. To train the technical staff according to the needs identified (Training Plan to be done)
* Ensure that staff responsibilities are clearly defined and understood, with performance objectives set against work plans and regularly monitored.
* Adhere to and ensure Security Protocols are followed by WASH teams both when in Office and field areas as per FieldCO, HoBs instructions.
Objective 4 : Coordinate/manage the project financial, logistic and security requirements/needs
* Forecast on a monthly basis the logistics operations needed for the next quarter (per week) to the Head of Base and/or FieldCO
* Forecast on a monthly basis the financial needs for the next month to the Head of Base and or FieldCO,
* Control and sign all Internal Order Forms from the technical team before communicating them to the Head of Base and/or Field Coordinator (Procedure, budget and result to achieve needs to be check),
* Validate purchase of any supply/service in coordination with the Head of Base and/or Field Coordinator through quality inspections before any contract / Purchase order will be signed by the Head of Base and/or Field Coordinator.
* To transmit to the Head of Base and/or Field Coordinator all the information on security coming from the technical team in the field.
Objective 5 : To represent ACF in KPK/FATA for all Disaster Risk Management concerns.
* Establish terms of partnership with the local authorities, and nurture the nascent partnership established with district offices and authorities
* Manage the ACF partnership with the University of Peshawar according to the established MoU, and to propose amendments to the MoU if necessary.
* Represent ACF and participate in district and provincial level DRM Cluster / early recovery working group meetings and other relevant humanitarian/recovery coordination meetings.
* To develop and manage institutional relations with local authorities, NGOs and other partners.
* Represent ACF externally and collaborate/coordinate with government authorities, NGOs , and UN agencies on WASH issues at district level in coordination with FieldCO.
* Make sure that all the relevant stakeholders have enough information about ACF background, program, objectives, working areas, duration of programs and activities in the field
Qualifications requested
Experience
* Bachelors qualification (or further) in engineering, environmental science, rural development or DRM related studies,
* Experience of Disaster Risk Reduction program compulsory.
* Experience with project management cycle (PCM), budgets, and donor requirements/protocols required.
* Experiences in both (i) emergency and (ii) development projects would be an asset.
* Previous experience with ACF would be an asset
* Experience in management of volatile security contexts with capacity to face a stressful environment
* Experience in Pakistan would be an asset.
Skills
* Good analytical and communication skills and ability to deal with partners
* Good computer skills, especially MS Office.
* Ability to be flexible in terms of planning (natural or manmade disaster in the country may imply rapid changes and therefore adaptability), and to capitalize on past experience and information available and become autonomous quickly
* To be well organized, rigorous, disciplined and able to work and arrive at decisions autonomously with minimal guidance.
* Ability to organize, train and motivate a multicultural team, excellent diplomatic and negotiation skills. Excellent management skills (HR, projects, stress management)
* Good communication skills, fluent in English (professional English needed). Excellent drafting and writing skills, able to represent organization’s interests and clearly communicate its mandate and charter.
* Good understanding on integrated programs (DRM, FSL,WASH,NUT) and incorporation of cross-cutting issues (Gender, Protection)
* Able to live and work within a team and respect the rules of collective living
* Have Common Sense
Please submit CV and cover letter to http://www.actionagainsthunger.org/about/employment/job-opportunities
Marine Spatial Analyst GRID-Arendal Location: Arendal, Norway
planning, development and implementation of various activities of its Marine Programme and in support of activities in its Polar and Cryosphere Programme and its Capacity Building and Assessment Programme.
The ideal candidate is a proficient networker with top quality
interpersonal, organizational and team-oriented skills, who can apply
innovative and forward thinking approaches to the development of GA's marine strategy focusing on developing states and small island developing states.
Activity areas for this position are primarily (but not exclusively) focused on the following thematic areas: deep ocean benthic environment and resource management, spatial planning within national jurisdictions and the use, visualization and management of data necessary for sound decision making. An overall aim involves promoting to the general public and decision makers the value of the environment and its ecosystems.
Competencies are sought according to specific fields of expertise and
reflect the various needs primarily of the Marine Programme.
Thematic competencies to be considered are linked to:
* Marine ecosystem-based management and spatial planning (emphasis on
seabed and deep ocean settings)
* Marine environmental economics (ecosystem valuation, bio-economics)
GRID-Arendal is an environmental outreach organization that seeks to bridge the gap between science and society. Our activities are aligned with UNEP's Programme of Work with the Marine Programme cooperating closely with the Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Branch and other parts of UNEP dealing with marine issues. We are a team-based organization operating in a dynamic and evolving structure. Teams provide core groups of expertise dedicated to meeting the goals of each programmatic area.
The position will be based in Arendal, Norway. The candidate will report
directly to the Head of Marine Programme.
Deadline for applications: October 21, 2011
Application should include a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Please send your application by email to: Luana Karvel, Personnel Manager,
Luana.Karvel at grida.no
Humanitarian Response Officer Trocaire Location: Ireland
| Humanitarian Response Officer Description of the unit / department: Humanitarian Preparedness and Response Team. Background to the Role: The new Trócaire Strategic Plan 2006-15 was finalised in June 2006 and contains five organisational programmes including Preparing for and Responding to Humanitarian Crises. Trócaire’s Humanitarian Programme Team in Maynooth is made up of a Programme Manager, Programme Coordinator and Administrator. In addition Trócaire also has surge capacity in the shape of Humanitarian Response Officers with technical specialities in protection, humanitarian policy and response and recovery programming. Further to this Trócaire has Humanitarian Programme Officers in our regional offices, and additional Humanitarian Programme Officers in countries with large emergency response and/or Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) programmes. Since Trócaire’s new model was established in 2007 the humanitarian programme has grown in capacity, in both the field and Maynooth. The Humanitarian Programme Development and Institutional Funding role has been designed to maintain strong relations with Irish Aid and to oversee the diversification of Trócaire’s humanitarian funding base, through the delivery of quality humanitarian programmes. Reporting to: Humanitarian Programme Manager Managing: (Individuals/Team) N/A Working with: Humanitarian Coordinator, field-based humanitarian staff and institutional funding officers, Humanitarian Response Officer (Policy), Humanitarian Response Officer (Operational and Technical), Humanitarian Policy Officer, , HQ Institutional Funding Team and Humanitarian Administrator Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Duration: 2 Years Grade and Scale: D Location of Position: Based in Trócaire head office in Maynooth with substantial travel overseas, possibly at short notice. Approximately 4 months per year. Scope of the Role: The Humanitarian Programme Development and Institutional Funding Programme Officer will be responsible for building and maintaining excellent relations with Trócaire’s key humanitarian donors as well as providing technical assistance to Trócaire’s field based humanitarian team in programme development, compliance and grant management. Safeguarding Children Policy: This role is not expected to have direct contact with children. Key Duties & Responsibilities Programme Development ? Work collaboratively with colleagues on the identification and development of funding opportunities and possible donors. ? Lead on the development and submission of high quality proposals for humanitarian work, often to tight deadlines. ? Provide input into the programmes’ strategic direction to ensure that institutional funding considerations are included ? Analyze funding trends to inform programme funding strategy ? Ensure proposals address international humanitarian standards and incorporate key programme deliverables ? Ensure that thorough assessments, monitoring and evaluations are donor compliant ? Support Trócaire’s overseas partner organisations in designing and implementing high quality humanitarian programmes, including the facilitation of input from the relevant technical experts. Donor Relations and Representation ? Represent Trócaire to humanitarian donors, and support field-based teams to feel confident to do the same ? Provide information to field based teams regularly on the key humanitarian donor strategies ? Maintain a strong relationship with Irish Aid and ensure full compliance and quality proposals and reporting on all Irish Aid emergency grants ? Build up relations with ECHO in Brussels and attend all partner meetings ? Provide clear information on ECHO compliance to all relevant humanitarian POs and Managers Grant Management ? Support the Humanitarian Administrator in all aspects of grant management ? Be responsible for the timely submission of all proposals and reports from field-based teams ? Provide ad hoc support visits to region to support their grant management systems Person Specification – Essential (E) (E) Qualification: • Relevant third level qualification (E) Experience: • At least two years experience working with Institutional Donors • Proven experience of working with humanitarian donors, preferably including ECHO • Experience of working with and a commitment to Red Cross Code of Conduct and Sphere • Proven experience in humanitarian and or DRR programme development • Proven experience in both narrative and financial reporting and proposal writing. • Proven experience of accessing donor funding and of grant management. • Overseas experience in humanitarian or development work. (E) Knowledge and Skills: • Excellent writing skills. • Ability to work at a strategic level • Strong financial management capacity. • A knowledge and understanding of humanitarian and development issues. • Excellent communication skills. • Computer proficiency, especially in the use of MS Excel. • Demonstrated ability to work in a team. • A working knowledge of French or Spanish (E) Qualities • Creativity and innovation • Conscientiousness and attention to detail • Good ability to multi-task • Enjoyment of team work in a dynamic context • A commitment to justice and development. (E) Other: • Willingness to travel to developing countries and disaster zones, often at short-notice. Person Specification – Desirable (D) (D) Qualification: • A relevant post-graduate qualification in humanitarianism, development or related area. (D) Experience: • Experience of working with partners (D) Knowledge and Skills: • Fluent French or Spanish |
Natural Disasters Displacement Advisor Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC)
| Vacancy: Natural Disasters Displacement Advisor Location: Geneva, Switzerland Starting date: As soon as possible Duration: 2 years Background The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is the leading global monitor and an important advocate for the rights of internally displaced people (IDPs). IDMC provides comprehensive information and analysis on the situation of IDPs displaced by armed conflicts and violence in some 50 countries, with regard to their rights under international law, as restated in the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement. IDMC has also started to monitor displacement in situations of natural disasters and to analyse the protection needs and responses towards disaster-displaced populations. Based on its monitoring and data collection activities, IDMC advocates for durable solutions to the plight of the internally displaced in line with international standards, and for an improved protection of IDPs’ rights among national authorities, donor states, international organisations and other stakeholders. IDMC carries out training activities, based on the Guiding Principles and other relevant international standards and policies, to support local, national and regional capacities to provide protection and secure durable solutions for IDPs. Job purpose • Support consistent and quality monitoring and analysis of disaster-induced displacement; • Contribute to developing IDMC’s knowledge of disaster-induced displacement; • Contribute to IDMC’s work to influence policy and practice to strengthen IDP protection in situations of natural disaster; • Represent IDMC’s position on climate change and disaster-induced displacement as delegated. Reports to • The Natural Disasters Displacement Advisor is part of the Policy and Research Department and reports to the Natural Disasters Senior Advisor. Duties and responsibilities • Articulate, review and adapt IDMC’s quantitative and qualitative methodology to monitor disaster-induced displacement globally and at country level; • Develop tools and provide guidance to Country Analysts to monitor disaster-induced displacement in the countries that they cover; • Develop tools and guidance for monitoring and analysis in relevant country situations which are not currently covered by IDMC; • Carry out monitoring, research and analysis in agreed-upon areas to inform IDMC’s knowledge on the scale and scope of disaster-induced displacement and protection gaps; • Monitor outputs to ensure consistency and quality in IDMC’s disaster-induced displacement monitoring and analysis work, with a specific focus on protection and legal issues; • Contribute to processing and analysing findings from IDMC’s monitoring and analysis work to inform advocacy messages and strategies; • Contribute to the review and development of IDMC’s disaster-induced displacement strategy and its implementation; • Contribute to monitoring disaster displacement-related developments at national and international levels to inform IDMC’s monitoring, analysis and advocacy work; • Identify knowledge gaps where IDMC can add value at national level and propose strategies to fill them; • Contribute to developing contacts and exchange with relevant stakeholders to identify and position IDMC with relevant advocacy targets and allies; • Develop systems to maintain and manage disaster – induced displacement data and information; • Contribute to designing and maintaining IDMC’s website up-to-date on all issues pertaining to disaster – induced displacement; • Represent IDMC / NRC in relevant external fora as delegated; • Contribute to funding applications and reporting on disaster-induced displacement activities and outcomes. Internal collaboration • Collaborate with staff from other departments to ensure that publications and advocacy messages take into account knowledge and advocacy objectives of IDMC’s disaster-induced displacement work ; • Collaborate with other departments to ensure mainstreaming of protection into IDMC’s products and a rights-based approach; • Collaborate with staff from the Policy and Research Department to promote knowledge and findings from the disaster-induced displacement work and to contribute to a common approach within the department. Accountability • The Natural disaster displacement Adviser will be held accountable and be performance appraised against duties and responsibilities outlined in this Job Description; • The Natural disaster displacement Adviser will be held accountable and be performance appraised against his or her contribution to team work and synergies within the department. Qualifications and competencies • Master’s degree in social science, human rights, law or other relevant field • At least 3 years of work experience on forced displacement, including in disaster situations • Expertise in analysis of human rights protection frameworks and risks in situations of natural disasters • Proven research, analytical and information management skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English • An adaptable team player with strong interpersonal skills • Knowledge of or fluency in other languages is an asset APPLICATION The deadline for applications is Friday 7 October, 2011. Please send a cover letter and your CV in English to the following address: Norwegian Refugee Council – Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre Chemin de Balexert 7-9 CH-1219 Châtelaine (Geneva) E-mail: recruitment@nrc.ch Fax: +41 22 799 07 01 The salary offered is in the range of 81,567 – 93,549 CHF annually, depending on education and experience, subject to taxation and social deductions. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be informed of the status of their application and invited to participate in a written recruitment test. Please note that IDMC staff and consultants are subject to Swiss labour and migration laws. Regarding applicants who are not already authorized to work in Switzerland, while IDMC facilitates the process of applying for a work permit, the criteria for obtaining one from the Swiss authorities differ according to nationality. For more information on the Swiss work permit regime, please consult the website of the Geneva authorities at www.geneve.ch/permis |
Program Director STEWARD Location: Freetown
| The US Forest Service, International Programs (USFS/IP) seeks a full-time Program Director for the Sustainable and Thriving Environment for West African Regional Development (STEWARD) Program, a four-year integrated natural resource management program funded by US Agency for International Development (USAID). Program activities focus on biodiversity conservation, climate change, environmental policy, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Ivory Coast. The Program Director will take the lead role in the management and monitoring of all program activities and partnerships. Position Description Responsibilities of the Program Director include, but are not limited to: • Provide strategic direction for biodiversity conservation, climate change, environmental policy, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). • Organize technical assistance missions for USFS/IP and USAID experts in support of program goals and provide technical support to short-term USFS/IP detailers on technical assistance missions within the West African region. • Provide reporting and program implementation information on a regular basis to USAID/Washington, USAID/West Africa, and USFS/IP. • Finalize work plans, budgets, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks. • Hire and supervise foreign national project staff and consultants as needed to implement program activities. • Work and communicate closely with USAID missions, STEWARD funded partners, host country government agencies, and other relevant programs in West Africa to facilitate increased regional collaboration, information sharing, and management related to West African natural resource management, climate change, biodiversity conservation, and WASH. Qualifications The successful candidate will have: • Minimum five to ten years' experience managing USAID programs in Africa; • Experience in forestry, climate change, and natural resources; • Professional proficiency in French and English; • Proven ability to work well with multi-level stakeholders; strong interpersonal skills; • Familiarity with USFS and USAID policies and procedures; • Demonstrated leadership, supervision, and communication skills. Location: Based in Freetown, Sierra Leone but with frequent trips to project sites in Sierra Leone, Guinea, Liberia, and Ivory Coast. Application Instructions: Please send electronic submission including cover letter highlighting relevant experience, a resume including all language abilities, and a list of three references with contact information with “Program Director” in subject line to Stephanie Otis at srotis@fs.fed.us by October 24th. The selected applicant will be hired through a contractor. |
Local Expert/Socio-Economic Analyst ECMI Kosovo
* Conduct a comprehensive socio-economic analysis on the new
municipalities (Gracanica/Graçanicë, Klokot-Vrbovac/Kllokot-Vërboc, Novo Brdo/Novobërdë, Parteš/Partesh and Ranilug/Ranillug);
* Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment on socio-economic issues in
the new municipalities;
* Develop Socio-Economic Profiles of each of the new municipalities;
* Support the development of Socio-Economic Profiles web-pages of the new
municipalities;
* Assess needs and deliver relevant trainings and information to the
relevant stakeholders (Municipal authorities, local business community and local civil society organisations) in the new municipalities;
* Organize, coordinate and conduct extensive research on socio-economic
issues in the new municipalities;
* Liaise and maintain contact with the local authorities, business
community and civil society organisations in the new municipalities, and other stakeholders (MLGA, MTI, MED, KCC, SOK, relevant projects, etc.);
* Conduct extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders on
socio-economic issues in the new municipalities;
* Support the organisation of the relevant public events.
Requirements:
* At least a BA degree in a relevant area;
* A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated relevant working experience;
* Excellent knowledge of the situation relevant to socio-economic
development in Kosovo;
* Advanced knowledge of local governance and public policymaking related
to socio-economic development in Kosovo (including the relevant legal and policy framework, institutions, relevant projects, local civil society actors, etc.);
* Advanced knowledge of and familiarity with the business environment in
Kosovo;
* Advanced knowledge of the SME, business taxation and banking
legislation and governance in Kosovo;
* Advanced knowledge of sources of information related to socio-economic
development in Kosovo;
* Excellent analytical and report drafting skills;
* Excellent verbal and written communications skills, and experience
working with a variety of stakeholders in Kosovo, including senior government officials, policy-makers, civil society actors, and private sector representatives;
* Demonstrated strong organizational skills, as well as ability to
coordinate small and dynamic teams, and work independently, with limited supervision;
* Very good interpersonal skills and cross-cultural communication skills;
* Proven ability to build relations with project partners;
* Fluent command of English and Serbian. Working command of Albanian is
an advantage.
How to apply
Applications are accepted by E-MAIL only. An email should be sent to burema@ecmikosovo.org
The deadline for applications is 7 October 2011.
Technical writer/Instructional designer Transparency International (TI)
| Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through an anti-corruption movement with more than 90 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it. TI has recently adopted a new five year strategy which sets out a number of important directions for the Movement. One of the top strategic priorities we have identified is the “Increased empowerment of people and partners around the world to take action against corruption”. The challenge is to engage with people more widely than ever before through creative ways of campaigning, awareness raising, one-to-one advocacy and outreach to new audiences through diverse partnerships. Assignment: The overall purpose of the manual and training is to support TI National Chapters to better engage with a broad national audience in furtherance of the TI Strategy 2015. TI would achieve a long-anticipated goal of creating a general distance-learning training program for National Chapters on evidence-based advocacy planning. (Advocacy is a term that is inclusive of both direct lobbying and broader campaigning.) The Manual and associated learning will focus on the elements of how TI can campaign and successfully engage with a broad range of people, providing ideas about step-by-step planning, approaches, tactics and appropriate activities. Developing such a Manual and general training will draw upon a tested set of presentations that the Global Outreach and Campaigns Department has used in previous years, as well as best practice tools already identified from other international organisations’ advocacy training materials that have been assembled over the last year. The expected structure consists of a short 10 to 20 page overview, with five to seven more detailed modules on suggested steps in the advocacy and campaigning planning process that provide planning tools, guidelines, checklists, summaries, sample questions to ask and information to consider in planning campaigns and public outreach activities. Start date: ASAP Termination date: All deliverables to be submitted by the first week of December 2011. Specific deliverables: Consultant will deliver an on-line TI Evidence-Based Advocacy Planing Manual, consisting of formatted text that would be available for download as a PDF, but also in an electronic version feature graphics, animations and hyperlinks to resource materials. An on-line instructional course with learning exercises, consisting of a self-paced course that allows a learner to fill in answers in a template in order to practice the use of various campaign planning tools, such as Stakeholder Analysis, Problem-Solution Tree, a Checklist for picking a winning campaign topic, and selection of examples of public engagement tactics. Anticipated steps in the project: Study current existing TI advocacy training materials and several examples of others’ best practice in advocacy and communications training Writing of TI Evidence-based Advocacy Planning Manual Revision after comments Writing of on-line instructional material Revision of on-line material after comments Knowledge, Experience, Skills Degree in Adult Education or a related discipline 5 years experience in the field of technical writing 5 years experience in the field of training or distance learning development Hands-on experience in development of e-learning, webinars, or classroom training (training delivery experience not required) Strong writing and verbal communication skills in English Previous experience in campaigning highly desirable To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit the following via email: A cost estimate for carrying out this work. A cover letter indicating relevant experience (including samples or links to relevant work in the area). All submitted material will be held in confidence. CV, including at least two references Applications should be submitted to Casey Kelso at ckelso@transparency.org Deadline: 21 October 2011 Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. |
Agricultural Economics Consultant The Center for International Forestry Research
| Agricultural Economics Consultant Forests and Governance Programme Enhancing the role of forests in adapting to climate change The Center for International Forestry Research advances human wellbeing, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to inform policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. We are one of 15 centres within the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, and we have offices in Asia, Africa and South America. CIFOR is looking for a Agricultural Economic Consultant CIFOR has received funding from the Program for Forests (PROFOR) within the World Bank for a project documenting the impacts of forest management regimes on non-timber sectors (particularly agriculture, non-timber forest products, water and energy) in Lao PDR, Honduras and Burkina Faso. This study falls within our research area ‘Enhancing the role of forests in adapting to climate change’, and incorporates three methodological approaches: modeling of ecosystem services under climate change scenarios, comparative institutional analyses of forest management governance structures and processes, and comparative economic analysis of forest management approaches. We are looking for a part-time consultant to design and provide oversight for the economic analysis of different forest management approaches. The consultant will report to the project manager, and will be required to work closely with staff, consultants and partners in the three case-study countries and at our headquarters in Bogor. Due to the diversity of case studies involved, and the different types of data available to us in each country, this task will require innovative design capabilities. This study will deliver actionable policy recommendations to key national policy makers in the respective countries. The project has started recently and will be completed by December 2012. Specific responsibilities To develop an analytical framework for a comparative economic analysis of forest management impacts on a selection of very different non-timber sectors To contribute to, coordinate, and provide professional oversight and mentoring in data collection, data processing, and data analysis to staff members, partners and consultants in respective countries To oversee field-based staff contributions to, and collaborate with country coordinators and the project manager in developing of country reports and policy briefs To collaborate with country project leaders and the project manager in developing country reports and policy briefs To collaborate with country project leaders and the project manager in developing a synthesis report. Depending on the consultant’s qualifications, availability and interest, leading the economic analysis in one or more countries is possible. To collaborate with field and headquarters-based staff in the production of scientific publications based on these economic analyses Requirements Education, experience and technical skills Master’s degree minimum, PhD preferred, in agricultural economics, forest economics, natural resource economics or related field. Solid theoretical and practical understanding of economic analytical methods Ability to integrate quantitative and qualitative research approaches and data sources Professional level of written and oral fluency in English Advantageous: Spoken and/or written knowledge of French, Spanish or Lao Advantageous: Experience in data collection and collaboration with partners in developing countries. Optional: If the candidate has the linguistic qualifications and is interested, there may be a possibility for the candidate to lead the economic analysis of the case studies in Lao PDR. Personal attributes and competencies Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively and positively interact with people in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment Takes initiative and capable of working independently as well as in a team environment Values the sharing of information and continuous improvement in a cooperative atmosphere of constructive evaluation and learning Terms and conditions CIFOR offers a competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience. The successful candidate will be hired as a consultant under a part-time contract, representing 5 months of work spread over the course of a year. Duty station: The consultant may work from home or preferably be based at CIFOR headquarters (in Bogor, Indonesia; Reliable access to internet and phone communication will be critical, and some travel may be necessary. Preferred start date: 15 November2011 Application process The application deadline is 15 October 2011. We will acknowledge all applications, but we will contact only short-listed candidates. Please send your letter of interest and CV, including contact information for three referees to: Human Resources Department, CIFOR cifor-hr-jobs@cgiar.org Please indicate the position in the email subject line. CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer. Staff diversity contributes to excellence. |
Senior Director – Campaigns & Communications Amnesty International
Senior Director – Campaigns & Communications London HELP GIVE A VOICE TO THOSE DENIED THEIR OWN For fifty years, we’ve been campaigning for human rights wherever justice, freedom and truth are denied. We’ve reshaped policies, challenged governments and taken corporations to task. And in doing so, we’ve changed thousands of lives for the better. As we deepen Amnesty International’s work in the global south - in particular sub-Saharan Africa, Brazil and India - we are looking for an entrepreneurial leader for Amnesty International’s global campaigns and communications. About the role As part of the Senior Leadership team, your first challenge will be to bring together our Campaigns and Communications work to create a single, integrated function. From there, you’ll develop a comprehensive Campaigns & Communications strategy, setting out a clear and cohesive direction that ensures our campaigns and the messages we convey are consistent around the globe, while enabling each of our regional hubs to interpret and develop them for their local and target audiences. Once the strategy is in place, you’ll lead the planning, development and implementation of the campaigns themselves – combining the power of hard evidence and public opinion to promote activism while making sure each campaign is closely aligned with our wider research, strategy and policy agendas. About you This is an exciting challenge that calls for a special set of skills and experience. The chances are you’ll come to us from a similarly senior role with another NGO. You will have an exceptional record of leading innovative campaigns that have mobilized people and the media to fight human rights violations. If your experience extends to both the Campaigns and Communications sides of the challenge, so much the better. Most important, however, will be your deep understanding of the factors that drive people to get involved with a given cause and your ability to deliver successful campaigns. Your inspirational leadership skills will obviously have a big part to play in that. But so too will your detailed knowledge of campaigning methodologies and practices, your acute political awareness and high levels of emotional intelligence. About us Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied. Already our network of over three million members and supporters is making a difference in 150 countries. And whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations, human rights education, or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere. To find out more about this role and to apply online, please visit www.ai-isleadership.com Closing date: 6th November 2011 |
COTE D'IVOIRE- Responsable Programme Wash- Duékoué
Solidarités International est une association humanitaire qui secourt des populations en détresse, essentiellement victimes des conflits armés et des guerres. Spécialisée depuis 30 ans dans la couverture des besoins vitaux, à savoir manger, boire et s'abriter, elle prend en charge des programmes d'urgence puis de reconstruction. Dans le respect des cultures, Solidarités met en œuvre ses programmes en unissant ses compétences à celles des employés et des cadres locaux. Les équipes de Solidarités International, composées d’environ 180 expatriés et de près de 1500 de cadres et d’employés locaux, sont aujourd'hui présentes en Afghanistan, au Pakistan, au Bangladesh, en Côte d’Ivoire, en Haïti, au Kenya, au Libéria, au Myanmar, en République Centrafricaine, en République Démocratique du Congo, en Somalie, au Soudan, au Tchad, en Thaïlande, et au Zimbabwe. CONTEXTE D'INTERVENTION Solidarités International est présent en Côte d’Ivoire depuis 2003. Nos équipes sont intervenues dans l’ouest du pays (Moyen Cavally et 18 Montagnes) jusqu’à la fin de l’année 2008 dans les secteurs de l’eau, l’hygiène et de l’assainissement et de la sécurité alimentaire. L’essentiel de nos activités s’est ensuite concentré sur le sud-ouest du pays (Bas Sassandra) où SI a mis en œuvre des activités WASH. Depuis Avril 2011, SI met en œuvre une réponse d’urgence dans le Haut et Bas Sassandra, à l’Est du Moyen Cavally et des 18 Montagnes, ainsi que dans la région des Lagunes, en SA et WASH avec un fort volet « veille humanitaire ».
FONCTIONS Pertinence, qualité et conception des projets: • Contribuer à l’établissement des diagnostics • Contribuer à la définition de la stratégie locale Solidarités International (SI) • Organiser et faciliter les missions d’évaluation • Proposer une approche technique, un dimensionnement financier, humain et logistique des programmes à mettre en œuvre • Rédiger les annexes et chapitres techniques (dont cadre logique) des propositions d’opération • Mettre en œuvre les activités dans le respect de la stratégie opérationnelle annuelle, des exigences techniques SI et des critères bailleurs • Évaluer la pertinence des activités menées, l’efficacité des interventions et leur adéquation au regard de l’évolution du contexte et des besoins des populations • Proposer des ajustements pour les programmes si nécessaire • S’assurer de l’atteinte des résultats sur les programmes dont il a la charge • S’assurer de l’exigence de durabilité des objectifs des programmes, de la pérennité des actions et, le cas échéant, du respect des normes et standards établis • Participer au développement des capacités de l’équipe Wash sur des techniques ou de nouvelles méthodologies
Mise en œuvre et suivi opérationnel: Planifier les activités et cycles d’activité Wash (recrutement, achats …) en fonction des objectifs fixés • Utiliser les outils de gestion, de suivi et d’évaluation des projets, et plus particulièrement le chronogramme de planification et de suivi • Proposer et mettre en place les critères de qualité et les indicateurs de suivi des programmes • Planifier et superviser la mise en œuvre du programme dont il a la charge, en respectant les délais et les spécificités techniques définies • Superviser et soutenir les responsables d’activité Wash, suivre et évaluer les activités mises en œuvre • Anticiper les difficultés liées à la conduite des activités et faciliter la résolution des problèmes liés aux programmes Wash • Proposer des réorientations de l’activité selon l’évolution du contexte et des indicateurs • En collaboration avec le service administratif, contribuer à l’élaboration des budgets relatifs à son programme et effectuer le suivi des dépenses et des budgets prévisionnels
Capitalisation : • Utiliser les outils de capitalisation proposés par SI • Participer à la centralisation et à la diffusion des procédures, guides et outils liés aux activités • Capitaliser sur les méthodes et techniques d’intervention et sur les expériences acquises par SI et les autres acteurs pour les activités
GRH: • Participer à la validation du recrutement pour le staff technique national • Définir en lien avec le service administratif les pré requis pour les postes ouverts à candidature, adapter les PP existants si nécessaire • Mettre en place des formations techniques en lien avec les besoins opérationnels et les besoins de formation identifiés • Encadrer, soutenir l’équipe sous sa responsabilité • Évaluer et apprécier les performances des collaborateurs placés sous sa supervision directe • Veiller au respect des règles de sécurité par le personnel sous sa supervision
Reporting / communication / représentation: • Faire remonter à qui de droit toute information sur le contexte sécuritaire ou tout événement ayant une conséquence possible sur les activités SI et la sécurité des équipes • Rédiger les rapports et les annexes liées aux activités pour les rapports et/ou avenants bailleurs • Entretenir localement un réseau de communication opérationnel et de bonnes relations avec les autorités gouvernementales/locales, les représentants bailleurs, les agences UN et autres agences internationales • Assurer sur son lieu d’affectation la représentation de SI aux réunions ou forums concernant les activités
PROFIL - Formation : Technicien ou ingénieur dans les domaines de la gestion de l’eau, du génie civil, ou de formation humanitaire spécifique en Wash (Bioforce) - Expérience : Au moins 1 an dans le domaine de la wash humanitaire Première expérience terrain indispensable sur un programme Wash Une expérience dans un contexte d’urgence wash serait un plus - Compétences et connaissances techniques : Capacité à travailler dans un milieu insécurisé Capacité à travailler en équipe Connaissances techniques infrastructures WASH Connaissances généralistes humanitaires Maitrise de la gestion de projet Compétences en évaluation/diagnostic multisectoriel Capacité à mettre en place différentes stratégies d’intervention en fonction du contexte logistique, humanitaire difficile et à les adapter rapidement en fonction de contraintes Connaissance en « protection » Bonnes capacités rédactionnelles Bonne capacité de communication Flexibilité, polyvalence Forte capacité quant à l’analyse du contexte et aux réponses à préconiser. Capacité à évaluer puis dimensionner une réponse WASH Capacité à proposer des outils et solutions innovantes adaptées au contexte, permettant de faire évoluer le programme. Forte capacité d’analyse de phénomènes géopolitiques, sécuritaires et humanitaires complexes Très grande flexibilité quant aux conditions de vie : la personne doit pourvoir changer totalement de lieu d’intervention et donc de vie d’un jour à l’autre et s’y adapter rapidement Bonne compréhension des situations d’urgence humanitaire - Informatique : Word, Excel, power point (AutoCAD est un plus) - Savoir être : Autonomie Résistance au stress Capacité à gérer l’imprévu Capacité à vivre en collectivité Savoir rester impartial et objectif - Langues : Français lu, écrit et parlé parfaitement
DURÉE 4 mois à partir du 10/10/2011
STATUT Salarié
DOCUMENTS Merci d'envoyer CV et lettre de motivation sur le lien suivant: https://emea2.recruitmentplatform.com/syndicated/private/syd_apply.cfm?I...
Liberia Emergency Health Programme Manager
Programme: Liberia Line Manager: Country Operations Manager Responsible for: Emergency Health Coordinator Location: Harper, Maryland, with regular visits to Grand Gedeh Start Date: ASAP Duration: 7 months Salary & Benefits: £29, 700 - £30,450 per annum (dependant on relevant experience), Inclusive of annual Cost of Living Allowance Benefits: Insurance cover, accommodation, R&R, annual leave entitlement of 24 days per annum rising to 30 days at the completion of 12 months of continuous employment with Merlin.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer this post before the closing date. This is an unaccompanied position
Merlin International Profile Merlin specialises in health, saving lives in times of crisis and helping to rebuild shattered health services. Each year, Merlin helps more than 15 million people in up to 20 countries.
Context and Background Merlin has been operational in various counties throughout Liberia since 1997 and has developed a good reputation as a key partner of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MoH&SW) in Liberia. The main focus of Merlin’s programme in Liberia at present is supporting the MoH&SW with the provision of quality primary and secondary level health care services and influencing policy at the national level. In the course of implementing its activities in Liberia, Merlin supports over 800 MoH&SW workers through incentive payments. Merlin actively collaborates with the MoH&SW, UN Agencies, local partner NGOs, and other INGOs and agencies such as Mentor Initiative and International Committee of the Red Cross.
Merlin’s activities include technical, capacity building and logistical support to the County Health and Social Welfare Teams (CH&SWTs) as well as capacity building health facility staff through training, mentoring and/or supervision to ensure improved quality of care in the supported facilities. In 2011 Merlin will be supporting 76 primary health care facilities in Montserrado, Maryland, Grand Bassa, Sinoe, Grand Kru and Grand Gedeh counties, and 5 hospitals in Buchanan, Zwedru, Greenville, Grand Cess and Harper. Merlin also has a Reproductive Health/Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) team to mainstream maternal health promotion and HIV/AIDS prevention into all Merlin projects as a crosscutting theme.
Merlin Liberia is working with the MoH&SW and CH&SWTs in each supported county to create a more coordinated strategy in line with the MoH&SW lead partner approach. As a first step towards this Merlin has developed a Counterpart Strategy geared towards a closer, more efficient and effective collaboration with the CH&SWTs in the delivery of health services and the development of their managerial capacity.
Main purpose of the role The Emergency Health Programme Manager will oversee the implementation of programme activities and provide technical guidance that aim at achieving the strategic objectives of the Grand Gedeh and Maryland Counties Emergency programme. He/She will provide supervision to the Emergency Health Coordinator and the other emergency team members in these two counties to ensure the timely implementation of donor-funded projects based on the Merlin Project Management Cycle. This position is also expected to play an important role in collaboration with Country Health Director in expanding Merlin’s health sector profile and influence on policy and practice within the emergency health sector context through active engagement in the two counties-level co-ordination and emergency related forums.
Duties & Responsibilities General • Manage all emergency programme implementation, review emergency management systems and make appropriate improvements • Provide technical advice and support to Merlin emergency staff, partners and, when requested, relevant Government of Liberia UN agencies and other stakeholders in Grand Gedeh and Marylamd Merlin Liberia emergency programme areas • Oversee the emergency coordination activities between the two counties • Monitor and maintain compliance with standard Merlin and donor procedures and Guidelines in emergency context • Play a key role in developing Merlin’s emergency progarmme leadership position in Grand Gedeh and Maryland Counties • Maintain a strong working relationship with the ongoing project management team members and specifically the Programme Manager
Leadership • Coordinate and technically manage the overall planning and direction of Merlin’s Emergency health activities in Grand Gedeh and Maryland counties • Support in the development and maintenance of a coherent Emergency health strategy across the two counties that contributes to Merlin’s aims in collaboration with the operational field staff and technical teams
Operational Management • Overall responsibility for effective and efficient management of emergency project implementation in Grand Gedeh and Maryland counties, consistent with the project management cycle, program objectives, activities and indicators • Coordinate the drawing-up of plans, proposals, and budgets for new emergency projects and extensions of emergency projects in conjunction with the programme teams • Ensure emergency project monitoring systems are in place and that reviews are undertaken periodically in conjunction with the team, project partners and relevant local stakeholders • Initiate regular emergency project team meetings to ensure project time-line fulfillment and donor/ Merlin compliance • Ensure emergency programme reports are completed in accordance with deadlines/ compliance requirements and undertake report editing where necessary. • Pro-actively contribute to emergency programme development and strategy • Line manage Emergency Health Coordinator in Maryland to ensure that appropriate Merlin emergency project management, administration, personnel, logistic, finance, and communication systems are in place • Undertake regular travel to the field sites within Grand Gedeh and Maryland counties as dictated by the needs of the emergency project, security and staff etc Health Strategy and Programme Development • Monitor the emergency health and humanitarian situation in its area of operation and advise the Country Operations Manager on appropriate courses of action, implications for the emergency programmes, review and adaptation • Ensure all emergency programme staff are aware of health and humanitarian trends within the Merlin Liberia programme sites and beyond • Undertake/assist with in-depth needs assessments as necessary in support of Emergency Health coordinator • Actively engage with the emergency programme and contribute to the development of high quality and timely concept notes and emergency programme proposals in response to health and emergency needs in Grand Gedeh and Maryland Counties Logistics/ Finance/ Administration • In collaboration with the Senior Logistics Manager, ensure appropriate administrative, financial and logistical Merlin systems/ procedures are in place, maintained and adhered to so that all support functions are carried out effectively and efficiently in the emergency programme setting • Maintain familiarity with donor compliance issues, ensuring all projects are compliant with • donor and Merlin procedures/ requirements • Ensure appropriate documentation of projects for transparency and future donor inspection/audit
Human Resource Management • Undertake staff appraisals for Emergency Health Coordinator and others under direct line management. Where relevant, contribute to job descriptions and staff selection • Support team members professionally and monitor/ support stress management • Maintain good inter-team communications and engender positive team dynamics • Monitor staff welfare in the field sites and ensure appropriate steps are taken to improve • living and working conditions where necessary Communication/ Representation • Ensure regular communications are maintained emergency programme staff, Programme Manager (Maryland and Grand Gedeh), County Health Teams and the County Management Team, acting as the focal person for communication related to emergency programme • Represent the emergency programme in related County Management Team meetings and other emergency coordination meetings in Grand Gedeh and Maryland • In consultation with the Programme Manager , represent Merlin to government officials, donors, NGOs, local and national health authorities, and any other parties in emergency context Other • Provide coverage for other posts when necessary and carry out any other responsibilities as reasonably requested by the Country Operations Manager.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications, experience and competences • Bachelor’s degree in a health-related discipline (health economics, healthcare administration, Public health, etc. Master’s degree will be an added advantage • Substantial post qualification experience in managing emergency health programmes within developing countries • Strong international project coordination and management experience, including: • Security management • Personnel management • Experience of representation/ liaison with government officials, local authorities, NGOs, civil society groups and donors • Proven experience in budget management • Diplomatic and effective communication skills • Strong leadership skills and a supportive management style • Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English • Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office • Team player with experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues • from different functions, cultures and political environments • Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritising a high workload and multiple • tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines • An understanding of and commitment to Merlin’s mission and values • Ability to undertake regular visits for inspection and supervision not only in Grand Kru but other counties as well.
Desirable Qualifications, experience and competences • Medical doctor • Experience of different donor funding mechanisms in emergencies • Experience in health systems strengthening and/or health disaster preparedness. • Previous experience within West Africa.
To apply for this position
To apply for this job, please go to www.merlin.org.uk/jobs and apply using our online recruitment system. In order to apply for a job with Merlin online you will need to complete a short registration process and create an account – the online recruitment system explains how to do this. Once your account has been created, you will be able to save the information that you have entered in your application and re-visit it at any time before you submit it.
If you are unable to apply online please download and complete an application form and email it to: applications@merlin.org.uk.
Please note that we do not accept CVs and any application must therefore be made online or by completing our application form. Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Data Protection In accordance with the 1998 Data Protection Act Merlin will hold and use personal information that you have given for the purposes of recruitment and employment should an offer of employment be made. This information will be stored in manual and/or computer form. This information may also be disclosed to third parties in accordance with the Data Protection Act. In cases where a job offer is conditional on ensuring that potential employees’ names do not appear on counter terrorism lists generated by the United Nations, European Union or the United States due to donor funding requirements, Merlin will use the information that you have given for checking that your name does not appear on these lists.
Chad Chef de Délégation
Présentation de la Croix Rouge CONTEXTE DU POSTE :
Croix Rouge du Tchad (CRT) et la Croix-Rouge française (CRF) travaillent en partenariat depuis 1998. La CRF s’est impliquée à travers ce partenariat sur la ville de Moundou (sud du pays) depuis novembre 2004 dans le domaine de l’eau et de l’assainissement, besoin essentiel non satisfait dans la région d’intervention et depuis 2010 dans le Sahel (région du Batha) afin de répondre à la crise nutritionnelle. A ce jour, la CRF mène en partenariat étroit avec la CRT : Ø Un projet intitulé « Amélioration de l’accès à l’eau potable et à l’assainissement de base, ainsi que des pratiques d’hygiène pour les populations rurales des Régions du Logone occidental et du Mandoul » financé par l’Union Européenne. Durée : 4 ans. Ø Un projet intitulé « Prise en charge de la malnutrition aiguë globale et renforcement des structures de santé dans la région du Batha » financé par ECHO. Durée 10 mois Ø Un projet intitulé « Amélioration de la sécurité alimentaire par la consolidation du dispositif d’information au niveau local et le renforcement des capacités des organisations rurales du District d’Ati » financé par l’Union Européenne. Durée ; 3 ans Ø Un projet de prise en charge du choléra dans le cadre du d’une réponse mise en œuvre par la FICR. Durée : 3 mois Relations avec la Société Nationale : depuis 2006, la CRF s’est engagée dans un processus de renforcement des capacités de la SN et d’implication croissante de cette SN dans les processus décisionnels et opérationnels. Depuis 2009 la CRF est également fortement impliquée dans le développement du département de formation 1er secours de la CRT.
Le Poste Fonction :
Le Chef de Délégation a pour objectif d’assurer la représentation de la Croix-Rouge Française au Tchad auprès de la société nationale opératrice (Croix-Rouge du Tchad), auprès des autorités locales et coutumières, des partenaires, et des bailleurs de fonds. Il est également en charge de la supervision, de la gestion organisationnelle, logistique et administrative de la mission Tchad, du personnel de la délégation et des programmes qui y sont menés.
Lien hiérarchique :
Le Chef de Délégation travaille au sein de la Délégation Tchad basée à Ndjamena, sous la responsabilité directe du Desk Afrique de l’Ouest.
Liens fonctionnels :
Il travaille en étroite collaboration avec le Bureau Support Régional, le Pôle Afrique (Responsable géographique et adjointe) et les référents thématiques du siège.
Responsabilités :
A- Développer et intensifier la coopération bilatérale avec la Croix-Rouge du Tchad, le Mouvement Croix-Rouge, les partenaires et les bailleurs de fonds B- Assurer le fonctionnement de la Délégation et des sous-délégations de la CRF au Tchad C- Assurer la coordination, la supervision, la gestion et la capitalisation des projets en cours et à venir notamment : Ø Prise en charge de la malnutrition et renforcement des structures de santé dans la région du Batha Ø Amélioration de la sécurité alimentaire dans la région du Batha Ø Amélioration de l’accès à l’eau potable, de l’assainissement de base et des pratiques d’hygiène dans les régions du Logone Occidental et du Mandoul Ø Lutte contre le choléra dans la région du Guéra Ø Amélioration de la santé maternelle et néonatale dans la région du Batha (en 2012) D- Participer au développement de l’action de la CRF au Tchad et de la stratégie d’intervention en fonction des besoins des populations, des orientations stratégiques de la Croix-Rouge du Tchad, des opportunités de financement et des capacités internes
Le profil du candidat LANGUES :
Français, Anglais, Arabe (un plus)
EXIGENCES DU POSTE :
• Basé à N’Djaména avec des déplacements sur le terrain. • Position non familiale • Capacité à travailler dans des conditions difficiles (climat sahélien, peu de distraction, etc.) • Connaissance du Mouvement Croix-Rouge indispensable (fonctionnement, mandats, stratégie, etc.) • Expérience concrète de coopération avec une Société Nationale Opératrice. Avoir effectué au minimum une année de mission avec l’une des entités du mouvement (CICR, FICR, CRF, autre SN.). • Expérience en gestion de projet, partenariat opérationnel, approche participative. • Capacités de travail en équipe, grande capacité d’adaptation culturelle et capacité à faire face aux pressions diverses. • Sens aigue de la diplomatie, ouverture d’esprit et flexibilité
COMPETENCES :
• Management d’équipe (capacité à stimulé / gestion des conflits) • Très bon rédactionnel • Excellent relationnel • Autonome dans son champ d’action (sens de l’initiative) • Sens prononcé de l’organisation • Bonne aisance avec les budgets • Maîtrise de l’informatique (Excel, Word, Power Point et SAGA) • Connaissance des bailleurs de fonds. En particulier : ECHO, Europeaid, agence UN, AFD
FORMATION :
• 3ème cycle type gestion de projet de solidarité internationale, sciences politiques, relations internationales.
Documents à envoyer :
CV et LM. Merci de postuler sur le site de la Croix Rouge française : http://emploi.international.croix-rouge.fr/fe/tpl_CroixRouge02.asp?newms=hm
UN COORDINATEUR EAU, ASSAINISSEMENT & HYGIENE D’URGENCE (H/F)
Le 07 octobre 2011 Née d’une urgence, celle des réfugiés afghans au Pakistan qui, en 1979, fuyaient les combats, Action contre la Faim (ACF) a été fondée par un groupe d'intellectuels français dans le but d’éradiquer la faim de manière globale, durable et efficace dans le monde. Sa mission consiste à sauver des vies par la prévention, la détection et le traitement de la malnutrition, en particulier pendant et suite à des situations d’urgence et de conflits. Elle centre son intervention sur une approche intégrée, prenant en compte divers secteurs : « Nutrition, santé, pratiques de soins », « Sécurité alimentaire et moyens d’existence », « Eau, assainissement et hygiène » et « Plaidoyer et sensibilisation ». En 2009, ACF- International est intervenue dans plus de 40 pays, venant en aide à environ 5 millions de personnes. En intégrant ses programmes avec les systèmes régionaux et nationaux, Action contre la Faim s’assure que les interventions à court terme deviennent des solutions à long terme. www.actioncontrelafaim.org
Nous recherchons pour le département des opérations : UN COORDINATEUR EAU, ASSAINISSEMENT & HYGIENE D’URGENCE (H/F) Basé à Paris 14
Mission : Au sein d’un pool composé de 8 personnes, vous serez sous la responsabilité hiérarchique du responsable de l’équipe « urgence ».
A l’étranger (70% du temps environ) en lien avec les départements des opérations et technique, vous aurez les responsabilités suivantes : - participation opérationnelle aux missions d’urgence du réseau AcF international ; - réalisation de missions exploratoires et diagnostics d’interventions ; - support technique aux équipes terrain sur des postes de coordination. Dans ce cadre, vous aurez la responsabilité de : - proposer des formes d’interventions et planifier des projets ; - mettre en œuvre des projets dans leurs aspects techniques mais aussi d’organisation, de coordination et de transmission d’information ; - assurer la coordination locale avec les autres intervenants ; - participer à assurer la justification, la qualité et le suivi des programmes d’urgence ; - recruter et gérer une équipe de personnels nationaux et/ou expatriés ;
En France (30% du temps environ), en lien avec les départements logistique, technique et opérations, vous serez chargé des missions suivantes : - capitalisation et formalisation d’outils dans votre domaine technique, en relation avec les urgences ainsi qu’hors urgence ; - participation à la rédaction des rapports d’opérations ; - participation au plan de formation des expatriés ; - représentation / missions de communication auprès des partenaires d’Action contre la Faim.
Profil recherché : Ingénieur, hydrogéologue, expérience significative (3 ans minimum) en ONG à des postes à responsabilité en WASH dans des contextes d’urgence. Une expérience avec Action contre la Faim sera appréciée. Expérience d’opérations dans des contextes d’urgence liées à des catastrophes naturelles et/ou politiques notamment en supervision technique des activités, participation à des missions exploratoires. Solide bagage de gestion de la sécurité et en gestion d’équipe. Grande mobilité et disponibilité. Capacité d’analyse, aptitude à capitaliser les expériences, aptitude au travail en équipe, capacité rédactionnelle et de synthèse, sens de la diplomatie. Français et anglais courants.
Statut : Cadre – CDI – A temps Plein
Conditions Salariales : 32,5 K€ brut sur 13 mois. 20 jours RTT par an, titres restaurant à 8 € (prise sen charge 60% par AcF), complémentaire santé (prise en charge 80% par AcF), remboursement 50 % transport en commun Paris et région parisienne.
Prise de poste : Le 09 décembre 2011
ACF est engagé dans une politique d’emploi en faveur des travailleurs handicapés.
Merci d’adresser votre candidature (CV et Lettre de Motivation) sous références 201110 WASHURG Avant le 21 octobre 2011 inclus par e-mail à Camille Darde : recrut@actioncontrelafaim.org
Chief Knowledge Management, P-5, Florence
Purpose
Under the overall guidance of the Associate Director, the post is responsible for the coordination of the Office’s functions relating to knowledge management for both internal and external research relating to UNICEF’s key priorities.
Key expected results
Leads and coordinates the Office of Research’s contribution (produced by its strategic research clusters) to knowledge management through syntheses of significant research conducted both outside and inside the organization in the areas covered by the Office’s clusters. Assist cluster chiefs in outsourcing arrangements and assures liaison with other HQ Divisions, Regional and Country Offices and other key partners in knowledge management
Coordinates Office of Research’s knowledge management functions in research areas where the Office has no strategic research cluster, including liaison with other HQ Divisions, Regional and selected Country Offices, and identifies important gaps in present capturing of research results. Develop proposals for alternative ways to assure accessible syntheses of research findings in such areas, including quality controlled outsourcing arrangements.
Keeps abreast of latest developments in knowledge management globally and works with HQ Divisions, Regional and Country Offices in the design and execution of knowledge management functions across the organization, including participation in capacity building efforts. Proposes improvements in the overall knowledge management functions of UNICEF, including management of non-research knowledge (such as child related data, conditions of children, local policies and practices) to build UNICEF’s global role as the primary ‘observatory for knowledge on children’.
Builds and maintains a network of research and knowledge managements focal points, and consults with them to develop norms and standards to ensure the quality of UNICEF’s knowledge management functions,
Develops and ensures easily accessible formats and portals for packaging research syntheses in collaboration with cluster chiefs and the chief of communication and advocacy.
Contributes to workplanning of the Office of Research, linking initiatives in knowledge management to the plan of the research clusters.
Qualification
Advanced university degree in the Social Sciences, Public Administration, International Relations, Business Administration, Public Health, Education, or other fields related to the work of UNICEF*.
Ten years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in research and knowledge management, including in the field of development.
Fluency in English and at least one other UN working language (e.g., French, Spanish). Reading ability in multiple languages is desirable, in order to critically review studies and publications in a range of languages.
*A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Competencies
Has highest-level communication skills, including engaging and informative formal public speaking.
Consistently achieves high-level results, managing and delivering projects on-time and on-budget.
Creates and encourages a climate of team-working and collaboration in a multi-cultural environment.
Has high-level leadership and supervisory skills; provides others with a clear direction; motivates and empowers others; recruits staff of a high caliber; provides staff with development opportunities and coaching.
Sets, develops and revises organizational strategy and develops clear visions of the organization’s future potential.
Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources.
Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups. Actively nurtures good relationships with people across all organizational levels and boundaries, and with government leaders and stakeholders.
Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities.
Contributes and tries out innovative approaches and insights.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation. If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children’s rights organization, would like to hear from you.
Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies, quoting E-VN-2011-001728. Applications must be received by 21 October 2011.
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Belgium Director of Operations (m/f)
Background The present organisational structure of the Operations Department is made of a team of three Directors of Operations (DOs) responsible for the management and supervision of operations within the Operational Centre Brussels (OCB).
They respond to a series of decisional, conceptual, productive, coaching, and representation responsibilities, both towards the operational cells as within the Operations Department, the OCB group, the MSF movement, and the external world. They report to the OCB General Director, and collaborate and assure coherence with the directors of the other departments.
The DOs are responsible for specific teams, the overall coherence and strategic policy of operations in the OCB, and the management of the department. Dossiers related to internal OCB issues, MSF movement and external organisations are divided between the three directors.
Role Ensure coherence in operational portfolio of the OCB. Define, elaborate and follow up operational strategies assisted by the other departments. Decision making with regard to operational strategies, project implementation, adaptation, etc. Select, support, and coach the cells, the Heads of Missions (HoMs), and co-ordination teams in general. Support and follow up of specific dossiers as agreed in the DO team. Ensure coherence of operational ambitions with OCB resource policies. Represent OCB at external and internal meetings, at MSF international platforms, and towards the media.
Job profile Lead discussions on the operational prospects of MSF and of the entire movement and formulate the overall operational policy of MSF in the countries and regions he/she is responsible for (vision). Lead and steer the preparation of the annual exercise of the MSF operations in the countries and regions under direct responsibility and endorse them. Help design projects, prepare them, and exploit acquired experience on-site, while defining themes specific to the development of the missions concerned. Decide on exploratory missions, on starting, reorienting, and ending projects through the decision making platforms (project committees and annual review of operations). Stimulate and assume responsibility for "Speaking Out" on the regions of concern (restitution, information, evidence, and the taking of positions emanating from missions). Develop and implement the operational policy and the budget for operations as approved by the Board of Directors. Ensure (with cells) the adequate elaboration and close follow-up of the operations’ budget (incl. improvement of management tools). Support, coach, and manage the cell teams in their functioning and decision making process (incl. organisation, evaluation, feedback, being available for advice etc.). Ensure an inter-cellular coherence and a motivating departmental identity. Develop and exercise a representative function vis-à-vis sections in the movement, governments, international bodies and sponsors along a strategic framework (this is in complement and pertinence to initiatives in this sphere taken by HoMs and COs). Decide on the allocation of funding to projects via the project committees, in coherence with the annual operations budget. Decide on the final selection of Heads of Missions (HoM) and delegate the evaluations to the COs. Ascertain and guide the creation of an operations database and collective memory. Contribute to the formal decision making platforms. Work on certain internal dossiers to enhance the operational debate. Facilitate operational modules during internal trainings
Person’s profile Minimum 5 years' experience with Médecins Sans Frontières, with a solid MSF field experience as a HoM or Medical Coordinator; Strategic vision; Ability to manage teams, budgets and processes; Sense of initiative and human relations; A medical background is an asset; Ability to be an active team leader and player; Excellent communication skills required; Dynamic and proactive; English is essential (working language); fluency in other languages is an asset (French in particular as many missions are in French-speaking countries); Willingness & availability to travel frequently, mobility between headquarters and field projects is vital.
Conditions Based in Brussels Moral commitment: 3 years Indefinite period contract, but the mandate is limited to six years Full-time position Availability: should be available to start November 2011
CV and application letter to be sent before October 11th, 2011 to Emilie Delcroix, General Direction Assistant, Rue Dupré 94 - 1090 Brussels. Mail: emilie.delcroix @brussels.msf.org www.msf.be
International Consultant for terminal evaluation of the project
SIERRA LEONE - Evaluator EIDHR Project
External Final Evaluation Community-based prevention and response to women’s and children’s rights violations in Kono and Western Area
Founded by European Commission
Terms of Reference
- Objectives
The general objective of the evaluation:
To review the implementation of the action and identify best practices that could be applied on a wider scale in women’s and children’s rights protection initiatives in Sierra Leone.
The specific objective of the evaluation:
To obtain an objective and independent analysis of the project “Community-based prevention and response to women’s and children’s rights violations in Kono and Western Area Districts” in terms of its relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability.
- Background
2.1. Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI)
COOPI is an independent non-governmental organization, founded in Italy in 1965, committed to fight against social injustice and poverty in the global south and to build a future that guarantees everyone adequate living conditions, equal opportunities and respect of their rights.
Since 1965 COOPI has carried out more than 600 development projects and emergency interventions in 50 countries in co-operation with more than 30,000 local workers, this ensuring direct benefit to more than 50 million people.
OUR VISION
A world without poverty where diverse cultures live together sharing equal rights and equal opportunities.
OUR MISSION
COOPI is dedicated to reduce poverty in the global South through interventions of long-term sustainable international cooperation and with advocacy activities in Italy, to fight the cause of the serious economic gap between the North and South.
2.2. COOPI in Sierra Leone
COOPI has been working in Sierra Leone since 1971 in agriculture and health. After leaving the country in 1992 because of the war, COOPI returned to Sierra Leone in 1998, and has operated continuously since then in Kono and Western Area District. In 1998 – 2004, our activities focused on assistance to victims of war and infrastructure and institutional reconstruction and rehabilitation. Since 2005, our programmes have evolved from assistance to victims of war towards support for self-reliance. In 2008, COOPI carried out a strategic review and developed three strategic programmes for 2009 – 2011 as:
Livelihood, Food Security and Youth Employment (to which this project contributes)
Women’s Rights Programme
Children’s Rights Programme
Gender, HIV/AIDS, environmental management and fight to corruption are crosscutting issues.
Descrizione e requisiti
2.3 The Project
Total duration of the action: 24 months
Objectives of the action:
Overall objectives:
– to enhance the capacity of civil society organisations to participate in building a culture of respect for human rights and to contribute to the development of common agendas for human rights in Sierra Leone.
Specific objective:
– to enhance community-based prevention and response mechanisms for women’s and children’s rights’ violations in 40 communities in Kono and Western Area Districts, through capacity building of civil-society actors, strengthened institutional linkages and improved access to legal protection for victims of human rights abuses.
Partner(s)
Action Plus (partner) and Kono District Women’s Organisations Network (informal partner)
Target group(s)
4000 women and men in 40 target communities, 160 duty bearers, 30 media practitioners reached by awareness raising; 200 women from target communities part of Women Action Teams; 2 District Networks on women’s and children’s rights; 800 women and children victims of violence; 4 Family Support Units
Final beneficiaries
20,000 women and children from target communities; Human Rights Commission (Regional Offices), District Human Rights Committees and Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affair; at least 100 civil society/government agencies active in the field of human rights/gender-based violence
Estimated results:
4000 women and men from target communities, 160 duty-bearers and 30 media practitioners improve their awareness on women’s and children’s rights, including gender-based violence, and their role in promoting them.
200 women from target communities are mobilised in 40 Women Action Teams for community-based prevention and advocacy on women’s and children’s rights
40 Women Action Teams and 2 District Networks are in place, adequately skilled and resourced to provide community-based counselling and appropriate referral to 800 women and children victims of human rights abuses
Stronger linkages are developed between community-based organisations and relevant institutions to monitor women’s and children’s rights and improve protection of victims
Main activities:
R1 – community mobilisation workshops, participatory production of IEC materials, awareness raising campaigns, training of duty-bearers, training of media practitioners on women’s and children’s rights
R2 – identification and mobilisation of Women Action Teams (WAT) members, development of training materials and methodology sharing with partners, training of WATs on women’s and children’s rights, leadership and advocacy training for WATs, community advocacy activities led by WATs
R3 – participatory identification of District Networks and establishment of communication structures with WATs, capacity building of District Networks, training of WATs and District Networks on community-based response to violence, victim/survivor support, referral, and monitoring.
R4 – participatory development of human rights monitoring tools workshops, training of District Networks and WATs in human rights monitoring and compilation of reports, capacity building of target FSU stations based on needs assessment, experience sharing workshops between CSOs and institutional stakeholders, production of publication capturing project learning; dissemination of publication.
- Focus of the evaluation
— To identify lessons learnt and best practices through the assessment of them degree to which the objectives pursued have been achieved, in terms of qualitative and quantitative results, taking in consideration the changes occurred in the lives of beneficiaries;
— To evaluate project’s relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, sustainability and impact;
— To draw conclusions and recommendations related to the opportunities for replication and scale-up of the project methodology for other women’s and children’s rights protection programme, taking into account the particular profile and vulnerability of the target beneficiaries
The evaluation should contain conclusions and recommendations at both strategy and operational levels. The main evaluation questions will be defined with the Evaluator at the inception of the evaluation, based on the project nature, and the strengths and weaknesses emerged during project implementation.
It is envisaged that the evaluation will cover the following specific dimensions:
Project outcomes
— Qualitative analysis of quality of the trainings delivered to the beneficiaries in order to assess the improvement of their awareness on women’s and children’s rights (including gender-based violence and their role in promoting them) and the capacity of the CATs (Communities Action Teams) in promoting prevention and advocacy activities on women’s and children’s rights at community level. — Qualitative analysis of the quality of the trainings delivered to CATs and District Network to assess their capacity in providing community-based counseling and appropriate referral to women’s and children’s victims of violence. — Quantitative and qualitative analysis of the access of women and children victim of GBV to legal protection through the referral network put in place in Kono and Western Area; — Qualitative and quantitative analysis of the quality of the community-led human rights monitoring system put in place in Kono and Western Area;
Project Approach
— Effectiveness of the trainings conducted in the communities on women’s and children’s rights, advocacy on women’s and children’s rights, community-based response to violence; — Effectiveness of the referral network for the victims of violence; — Effectiveness of the community-led human rights monitoring; — taking into account perceptions of beneficiaries, project stakeholders, artisans
- Methodology
Methodology will include a combination of data collection, direct observation and discussion with key project staff, stakeholders and beneficiaries.
Plan and calendar will be decided jointly by the Evaluator and the Project Manager.
Preparatory and briefing phase
— Review of project documents (including project plan, internal monitoring reports i.e. and project reports) — Briefing with Project Manager on project, and monitoring and evaluation system and definition of key questions for evaluation — Design of data collection materials
Field work
— Interviews with COOPI staff (Project Manager and at least 2 Outreach Workers including Partners’ staff); — Interviews with the Community Action Team, Duty Bearers and Local Authorities in at least two of the targeted communities in Western Area and Kono; — Interviews with the District Network members and Stakeholders (MSWGCA, FSUs, NGOs,HRCSL) in Western Area and Kono; — Interviews with few victims of GBV who received support from the project in western Area and Kono;
Write up
— Production of draft report containing systematized information and draft recommendations; — Discussion with Project Manager/validation meeting; — Production of final report;
- Evaluation Unit and Consultant’s skills
The evaluation unit will be carried out by a development projects consultant or consulting firm, specialized monitoring and evaluation of humanitarian aid and development interventions.
The following are selection criteria for the consultant:
— Solid experience and proven track record of carrying out independent evaluation of development projects; — Relevant technical skills and knowledge and extensive work experience in evaluating projects aiming the promotion of women’s and children’s rights; — Deep Understanding of gender-based violence issues; — Good knowledge of Human rights international and national laws; — Commitment to gender equality and understanding of gender issues in the context of human rights; — Prior experience of working in Sierra Leone and understanding of the local context will be an asset; — Fluency in the English language is obligatory; — Excellent reporting and communication skills are essential;
- Responsibilities
Evaluation Manager (Project Manager — COOPI)
— Preparing and revising the T.o.R, finalizing with Evaluator key questions for evaluation — Working with Evaluator to identify key stakeholders — Scheduling meetings, accompany + brief/debrief team, facilitate data collection — Ensuring dissemination of the evaluation and lessons learnt
Evaluator
— Finalising the methodology especially the methods for data analysis and gathering, and for analysis of findings — Gathering the relevant documentation — Planning the work and carrying out the field visits — Writing the final report
- Debriefing, submission of reports and timing
— The evaluation will last no more than 30 working days. It will be implemented within a contractual period that will begin with the date of signature of the contract and that will end with the acceptance of the final report. — The preparatory and briefing phase will last for 2 days. During a briefing at COOPI office in Freetown, all relevant documents and necessary clarifications will be provided and the data collection materials validated. — The briefing phase will be followed by a field study that will last a maximum of 15 days. — The first draft report, in accordance with the format given below, shall be submitted by electronic transmission (MS Word) to COOPI within 10 calendar days after the completion of field work. COOPI will have 10 working days to make comments, and will organise a validation meeting if necessary. — A final report will be submitted within 3 calendar days after the comments are received.
- Reporting
The evaluation will result in the drawing up of a final report written in a straightforward manner. The report should be in English. Comments and inputs from the Project Manager, Country Director and COOPI HQ should be included in the final report. The report must be drawn up in 4 copies and submitted also in soft copy to COOPI.
The following report format will be strictly adhered to:
- Cover page:
Title of the evaluation with the name of the operation Consultant’s name Date of the evaluation
Table of contents
Executive summary, max 3 pages Brief description of the evaluated operation Objectives, methods and duration of the evaluation Main conclusions referring to the evaluation criteria and the crosscutting issues set out in paragraph 2 of these Terms of Reference. There must be a clear link between the conclusions and the supporting evidence in the main body of the report. Main lessons learnt Main recommendations directly and logically related to the conclusions. They must be as realistic, operational and pragmatic as possible taking careful account of the circumstances currently prevailing in the context of the operation and the resources available.
Main body of the report, max 15 pages It will provide the background to the points listed in the Executive Summary. It will contain a description of the findings and an analysis or interpretation of the operation in terms of the main evaluation criteria and the crosscutting issues set out in paragraph 2. It will include a methodological review of the evaluation exercise. Conclusions, lessons learnt and recommendations should be the subject of separate chapters.
Annexes: — Terms of Reference; — List of persons / organizations consulted; — List of literature and documents consulted; — List of sites visited; — List of abbreviations
Indicative budget:
The indicative budget available for this evaluation is 3,750 Euro, inclusive of all expenditures related to the evaluation.
Expressions of Interest
Interested consultants should submit a CV and an outline of the proposed work in line with the present ToRs to gender.kono@coopi.org, and in cc freetown@coopi.org
The deadline for submissions of candidatures is 9 December 2011.
The successful consultant should be available to deliver the work in December 2011.
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