Senior/ Investment Officer- Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire

Job #:	132151
Title:	Senior/ Investment Officer
Job Stream:	Agriculture & Rural Development
Location:	Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
Closing Date:	10/09/2013
Background / General description:
If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 year term appointment.  IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector. We help developing countries achieve sustainable growth by financing investment, mobilizing capital in international financial markets, and providing advisory services to businesses and governments. IFC’s investments in Sub-Saharan Africa have never been stronger, helping to bring tangible benefits to millions of people across the region. Building its strategy on the improvement of the investment climate, enhancing support to small and medium enterprises, and developing projects more actively, in particular in the poorest countries and fragile states as well as in sectors such as infrastructure and agribusiness, we have been able to grow our regional commitments from $ 445 million in FY 05 to $18.4 billion in FY ‘13. To strengthen our pipeline and maintain the momentum, IFC is seeking to recruit a Senior/ Investment Officer to lead investment and business development activities, execute transactions, and actively manage portfolio projects in the Manufacturing and Services sector with a focus on investing in fragile and conflict affected states. The overall goal for all Investment Officers, irrespective of level of seniority, is to maximize the impact of IFC’s intervention and to contribute to the regional and/or sector/industry development in our client countries by executing innovative, developmental, and profitable investments. The position is based in Abidjan, Cote d’ Ivoire, and will report to the Manager of Manufacturing and Services for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Duties and Accountabilities:
Specific responsibilities include, but will not be limited to: • Identify, evaluate, negotiate and close investments in manufacturing and services; • Manage portfolio companies until exit; propose portfolio restructurings, capital increases, equity sales, etc; • Develop new business in Cote d’ Ivoire and other fragile and conflict affected states and provide innovative and flexible financial structures for complex transactions; • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, global and regional private businesses, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to further develop specific investment opportunities in manufacturing and services with a high developmental impact; • Set standards for thoroughness in quality control and make recommendations to strengthen transactions; • Lead and manage project teams; mentor and develop junior staff; • Contribute to the development of sector strategies; • Coordinate closely with social, environmental, and technical assistance colleagues to add value to our clients' businesses; find pragmatic solutions to the specific challenges in manufacturing and services to achieve sustainable development impact.
Selection Criteria:
• MBA or equivalent qualification; • Minimum 8 years of experience in finance at a financial institution, Private Equity Fund and/or industry with a proven track-record of sourcing, structuring and closing investments, with a focus on projects in emerging markets and Africa; • Knowledge of manufacturing and services trends, issues, challenges and opportunities; • Successful track record in leading project teams with highly qualified professionals, and in guiding and mentoring junior investment staff; • Strong business development and client relationship skills, ability to focus effectively on clients needs; • Excellent financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability to structure a variety of complex financial instruments (debt and equity); • Robust analytical and problem solving skills to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions; • Sound business judgment to identify potential business partners; • Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of potential clients, of financial and technical partners as well as senior government officials; • Capacity to deal with conflicting priorities and deliver high quality work on schedule; facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries; • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and is a requirement; • Genuine commitment to highest ethical standards and to sustainable development with particular sensitivity to social and environmental issues;

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Nutrition Surveillance Program Manager

Location: (Country & Base) ACF field bases, Republic of South Sudan Contract duration: 12 months

Objective 1: Definition of technical strategy:

Identification and design of surveillance activities according to needs and capacities Encouraging and facilitating an integrated approach to surveillance on the Southern Sudan mission Objective 2 : Management of Surveillance team:

Supervision of surveillance team including: induction, follow up, evaluation, and promotion of positive team dynamics and motivation. Training and building the technical capacity of the surveillance team and partners. Objective 3 : Provide technical support to the departments in order to perform assessments and surveys when needed/asked by the technical departments:

The Surveillance Manager is responsible for conducting surveys/assessment and ensuring their methodological and scientific soundness data analysis and reporting. Design the survey (Terms of Reference). Based on request of the technical coordinators (Nutrition, Food Security and WASH), the Surveillance Manager is in charge of the designing of assessments and surveys: to write the terms of reference, to select the tools and methods, the type of informants and/or sampling, selection of villages for field work, writing guidelines and set up time frame, working days needed, logistics planning and any special tools needed (GPS, map, camera…). Field work – data collection: Collection of information at field level. Different tools and methodologies can be used, depending on the needs and type of the survey e.g. focuses group discussion, PRA, face-to-face meetings, questionnaires etc. The surveillance team will systematically provide the team training before the field work to test the questionnaire and methodology and to ensure that the team adheres to guidelines, protocols and methodologies in place Collection of background and general information: The manager is in charge of the scientific quality of the research. S/he will organize for the field officers access to books, reports, key informants interviews, local authorities, etc, according to the needs of the research. Analysis and processing of information: Particular attention will be paid to the nature of the data to be collected. Main tools used for data processing are SPSS, ENA by SMART and Excel. The manager will assist and lead the team in data entry and analysis. Reporting / restitution: The manager writes the final survey report. S/he is the guaranty of the scientific quality of the final work. A report should always end with recommendations and, if needed, suggestions for further researches. Archiving: The manager keeps records/ archives all reports and the data collected.

Objective 4: Collaboration within ACF team:

Collaboration with Technical Coordinators and Program Managers and any other ACF resource people in order to ensure the coherence of ACF activities and reports. Follow up of program budget in liaison with the Nutrition Coordinator Follow up of the logistics requirements of the Surveillance team with the Logistics Department and relevant Heads of Base Participation in the program strategy, narrative and financial parts of project proposals Objective 5 : External coordination:

Representation of ACF to government authorities, UN agencies, partner NGOs and community leaders at the county, payam and boma levels.

Objective 6: Reporting:

All technical reports for external release – ie. nutrition surveys, rapid assessments, and sentinel site surveillance: reports are validated by relevant Technical Advisor from NY and HoM. Reports on any training session and/or workshop organized by ACF on evaluation. Monthly reports to be sent to Nutrition Coordinator Donors reports: interim and final reports to be sent to the Nutrition Coordinator End of mission report to be sent to HR Coordinator and HoM. REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monthly field activity reports Survey reports Assessment reports POSITION REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in statistics, nutrition or related field. At least 5 years of experience in nutrition assessments and surveys as well as humanitarian work. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL:

Excellent knowledge of SMART, LQAS, CSAS, SQUEAC methodologies Excellent writing and analytical skills. Excellent communication skills. Experience in nutrition program management in emergency set-up including proposal writing, project budget management, reporting and training provision. Good management and representation competencies. Excellent in influencing and negotiation skills. PREFERRED:

Strong understanding of nutrition information system, monitoring and evaluation. Flexible personality and good negotiation skills. Willing for frequent travel to monitor activities. Easily integrate with remote areas living conditions.

How to apply:

Apply with resume and cover letter athttp://actionagainsthunger.theresumator.com/apply/mOEqLR/Nutrition-Surve...

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HR Coordinator

Location: Juba, South Sudan

As part of the Mission Coordination Team, the HR Coordinator will be responsible for the maintenance and update of the field section of the HRIS. She/he will be developing and implementing the country HR policy, applying best HR practices and monitoring program activity to anticipate future HR needs. The position works closely on a day-to-day basis with the Desk HR Officer to ensure ACF policies and procedures are applied correctly.

The HR Coordinator should ideally be an HR generalist who has a thorough understanding of all aspects of field-based humanitarian HR processes and systems, including but not limited to: recruitment, workforce planning, policy development & compliance, staff training & development, and HR administration (especially in the following areas: personnel records, travel, payroll, legal and visas).

The HR Coordinator will be based in the country HQ office, with frequent travel to all project locations – primarily to audit each project’s compliance with HR policies and procedures as well as build the capacity of each project’s administrative team (their Human Resource counterparts in the field).

Objective 1: Ensures the mission implements comprehensive HR policies and procedures, and remains compliant with local labor laws.

In collaboration with the Mission Coordination Team, creates an annual HR strategy for the mission. Reviews the mission Internal Regulations, ensuring that it is compliant with the ACF policy, local labor and tax laws. Monitors mission activity to ensure teams remain compliant with HR policies and procedures. Supports the Country Director and other supervisors whenever staff management issues require informal or formal disciplinary action, ensuring each incident is appropriately documented. Oversees ACF’s management of personnel law-suits. Serves as the mission’s focal point for all issues related to the local labor authorities. Liaises with other NGOs working in country to compare policies and establish best practices. Prepares, or reviews, the HR requirements in all project proposals. Objective 2 : Ensures HR administration is accurately maintained as per ACF and local regulations Personnel files, employment contracts and organigrams

Ensures complete and up-to-date personnel files are maintained for all locally hired staff. Prepares and monitors the details of all local labor contracts. Ensures all staff has valid employment contracts. Informs HQ of any changes to expat contracts including dismissals, resignations and any shortening or extensions request of contracts. Maintains the Field Communication section of the HRIS with any updates from each expat. Keeps up-to-date the country organization charts (capital and projects). Travel, visas, work authorizations and medical evacuations

Facilitates the arrival and departure expats into and out of the country including ensuring VISA, work permits etc. are managed in a timely manner Supervises the travel and visa arrangements for all staff attending trainings or meetings in NYC, as well as for expats leaving on R&R. Monitors the requirements in-country for all visas, work permits & residency permits. Manage expat work permits, visas & residency permits that are processed in-country.and Provides supporting documentation, for any visas processed outside the mission Maintains a record of all expats’ EoM flights (Booking reference, expiry date, change fees etc). At the end of any expat’s assignment works closely with the HRO to ensure smooth transition out. Represents ACF to local government authorities as well as to the Department of Immigration. In coordination with the DCD and the HRO, support medical evacuations from the mission. Objective 3: Oversees the Payroll and Benefits Administration for the mission

Ensure that the following core ACF HR tools are applied to the mission salary structure: ACF Function Scale, ACF Seniority rules, and ACF benchmarking reviews Works with the HRO to periodically review the salary scale to ensure it remains competitive with other local organizations and responds to increases/decreases in the local cost of living and under take necessary assessments. Supervises the preparation of national staff payroll including salaries, special allowances, and social security contributions. Follows up all line managers to ensure that timesheets are well prepared for all expats on mission, and that these are submitted on time and correctly once a month to HQ. Monitors annual leave, R&R and sick leave entitlements for all national staff and expats. Enter the leave information on the HRIS of each expat. Works with all supervisors to ensure that they have a leave plan in place for their teams. Validates leave entitlements (annual leave, R&R, sick leave etc) before any expat or national staff take requested leave. Ensures that leaves time matches the information on the time sheets and in the HRIS. Ensures all taxes and social security contributions are correctly calculated and filed with the relevant governmental authority as per the required schedules. Administers the benefits and insurance program for national staff, ensuring compliance with local labor regulations. Works with local partner agencies to identify and maximize best coverage using existing resources and budgets. Evaluate the risks related to changes in policies. Objective 4: Supports the mission’s recruitment of national and expatriate staff

Reviews all job descriptions at the start of the recruitment process to ensure that they are standardized across the mission. Suggests changes to the supervising manager so that they reflect the current and upcoming program needs and activities, identifying required qualifications as well as both essential and preferred selection criteria. Implements standard and best practice recruitment procedures for all locally hired staff. Wherever possible, assists all program managers and coordinators with interviewing and selecting new staff (especially for new positions and key line management positions). Ensures updated job descriptions for all expat positions are sent to the Desk Officer, Country Director & Desk HRO at least 2 months before each end of contract date, or as soon as possible after expats’ departure is known. Objective 5: Identifies and monitors staff training, development and learning needs

Oversees the staff review process using performance appraisals and regular meetings with line managers. Trains and assists line managers to prepare and deliver Performance Appraisals on time Works with individual line managers to ensure that the training and development needs of all national staff are clearly identified and possible options discussed and implemented. Establishes, in co-operation with the Mission Coordination Team, an annual mission training in line with the mission’s strategic plan. Works with program managers, coordinators and the RTC to ensure that local, regional and international training and development opportunities are identified and utilized. Provides administrative support to ensure mission staff attends trainings offered by the RTC in Nairobi. Objective 6: Communicates HR matters both internally (within the mission) and externally (to New York HQ and Government)

Ensures all expat documentation is complete correctly and on time: Contracts, Return Forms, insurance forms, Performance Appraisals, Time Sheets, Leave time request forms, among other. Works closely with the HR Officer to ensure that missing documentation are identified and addressed. Updates HRIS. Ensures regular meetings are held with the staff representatives. Submits a monthly HR report to the DCD & HRO. Meets weekly (either by Skype or phone) with the HRO. Delivers an HR briefing to all new staff, both locally hired and expats. Ensures that briefing and debriefing schedules are prepared for all staff, as well as preparing country ‘Welcome Packs’. Plans regular inductions for all staff not in management positions and for those expats that couldn’t attend Induction prior to their arrival to the mission. Identifies local legal representation and consults with him/her on all matters pertaining to local employment contracts, disciplinary actions and matters in which ACF may have legal or financial responsibilities. Prepares HR summaries for all donor reports and as required. Internal & External relationships

Internal

Supervises: National HR Assistant and travel Assistant Supports: Head of bases/ Base Admin with HR related matters Line Manager: Dy. Country Director HQ referent: HR officer

External

Local governmental and non-governmental partners: exchange of information Local medical authorities: exchange of information, coordination, influence on choice of technical options Local representatives of international aid organizations: exchange of information Reporting Responsibilities

Line managed by DCD with oversight from HRO:

Monthly HR report to DCD, and HRO Annual National HR Strategy ( Also to the Coordination team) POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

Bachelors in Humanitarian, HR Management, Psychology, Sociology or related field. Skills & Experience

Essential

Humanitarian field experience, preferably as a member of a country management team Min. 3-5 years experience as an HR professional in international NGO context, with a sound knowledge of management, recruitment, payroll & benefits management, training & development, and team management. Experience communicating in different cultural work environments & with a wide diversity of culture Good communicator: verbal and written. Diplomatic skills are a plus. Highly organized, able to work under pressure, flexible and adaptable. Task oriented, process driven, high attention to detail. Preferred

Previous ACF experience a plus More than 3 years expatriate experience as HR Coordinator. Ability to multitask Good attitude Independent, can lead the department as well as ask for guidance and follow instructions.

How to apply:

Apply with resume and cover letter at http://actionagainsthunger.theresumator.com/apply/moEj26/HR-Coordinator....

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WASH Coordinator

General objective: The WASH Coordinator is responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and ensuring integration between ACF-USA WASH programs including as well as liaising with various external partners on WASH issues for Southern Sudan including donors, wash sector partners and government.

Objective 1: Support and Coordination of the water and sanitation projects

Supervision and analysis of the monthly WASH activity plans and reports, readjustment of the activities in collaboration with program managers and design of new projects if needed. Support teams in emergency response situations on the ground Management and motivation of WASH department personnel Monitor and track monthly cash forecasts and budget utilization under various projects for optimization Provide technical advice to the program managers on a need based manner. Objective 2: Analysis – To follow-up and analyze the water/sanitation situation

Identify priorities in term of assessments, designing and overseeing of KAP and other surveys Identifying additional external support in terms of consultants, designing of Scope of Work etc. Setting-up of indicators, organizing regular collection of relevant data and creation of an appropriate information management system for WASH program Develop and train teams on rapid assessment & other emergency management needs Sharing of relevant project information with other stakeholders In collaboration with coordination teams, working on orientation of the WASH programs, Capitalization of the experience gained on the field Validate WASH data collection and analysis done by the transversal surveillance team Develop WASH strategy to contribute to the ACF country strategy Objective 3: In collaboration with ACF food security and nutrition coordinators, reinforcement of integration between departments

Integrated analysis of the underlying causes of malnutrition Integrated needs assessments Development of clear methodology for integrated interventions and synergies Reinforcement of integration through project design and implementation, including geographical areas of intervention and target populations Design and implement integrated emergency management strategy in coordination with FS and Nutrition departments, in ACF operational areas Objective 4 : Supervision, follow-up and evaluation of the water and sanitation teams

Definition of objectives and revision of the different job descriptions Recruitment of national and international staff Regular performance review and evaluations of the Program managers and ensure the same for the other staffs Identification of training needs, facilitation of training and organization of technical workshops Objective 5: Ensure coherence and support for logistics and administration issues regarding the water and sanitation department

In collaboration with the administrator, follow-up of the WASH budgets and expenditure provisional. In collaboration with the administrator, follow-up of WASH human resources policy. In collaboration with the logistic coordinator, management of project procurement planning, equipment supply when necessary, orders preparation and orders follow-up. Objective 6: Report writing

Reporting on attended meetings or training to share with program managers, coordination team and NY head quarters as necessary Monthly ACF WASH report to be sent to HoM/PC and NY Technical Advisor – which includes an overview of the WASH situation in Southern Sudan (general + operational areas), external coordination update, achievements for the past month and objectives for the following month Preparing inputs for the mission monthly sitrep Complete donor proposals and reports and ACF WASH analysis reports written by program managers and lend support in the process Prepare handover report as necessary to replacement End of mission report to be sent to HoM, Tech Dir, Desk officer and Human Resources in NY. Objective 7: External coordination

To participate to the WASH coordination meetings in Juba (and on the bases when possible) and representing ACF in the Wash sector in a professional manner Develop WASH contacts with other NGOs and technical bodies Assess feasibility of ACF technical support and guidance to partner agencies and relevant governmental bodies, specifically the Ministry of Water and Irrigation. Promotion of ACF as an actor in WASH in Southern Sudan; through active participation in the Technical Working Groups and other related forums Examine and pursue funding opportunities from donors and partners, in collaboration with HoM (including developing and submitting concept papers, proposals, etc) Internal & External relationships

Internal

Participation in Country coordination meetings and any other general team or strategy meetings Follow up of WASH program budgets in liaison with the WASH PMs, and Admin Co to ensure budget expenditure is in line with program objectives and timeline Follow up of logistics requirements for WASH programs in liaison with the LogCo Ensure program integration through regular meetings and joint planning with other program departments. Ensure coherence of Country WASH team structure to need and funding in close collaboration with HR Coordinator. External

Participate in WASH Cluster Coordination meetings Develop WASH contacts with other NGOs and technical bodies Assess feasibility of ACF technical support and guidance to partner agencies and relevant governmental bodies, specifically the Ministry of Water and Resources and Irrigation. REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES

Monthly field activity reports Monthly & quarterly donor reports as required by each grant Weekly contribution to project sitreps Participate in donor reports Monitoring and evaluation reports POSITION REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Water Engineering/Construction Engineering/Public Health with experience in water, sanitation, hygiene and health education projects with over 5 years of experience OR

Relevant degree with at least 6 years experience in project management, preferably in a humanitarian context. Experience can be considered in lieu of academic qualification, but not vice-a-versa. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

Interest and/or experience in hygiene education and training and/or community led methodologies Demonstrated experience in proposal writing and donor reporting. Demonstrated experience in financial management and preparation of budgets for programming. Proficient in MS Office Applications Good management and representation competencies. Excellent influencing and negotiation skills Experience in developing world context This person should have a strong understanding of project cycle management and monitoring and evaluation. PREFERRED

Prior ACF WASH experience or at least 2 years with a humanitarian organization at capital level. Familiarity with ECHO, OFDA, CHF, SDC reporting and regulations. Experience in context analysis and ER program design and implementation

How to apply:

Apply with resume and cover letter at http://actionagainsthunger.theresumator.com/apply/O6AmZI/WASH-Coordinato...

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Head of Programmes and Advocacy

LEAD THE FIGHT AGAINST POVERTY

VSO is a development organisation that has been working through volunteers to fight poverty for more than 50 years and we are the leading organisation in the field. We work in almost 34 countries worldwide and we are constantly exploring new ways to use the time, energy and skills of people to make a difference.

Head of Programmes and Advocacy

VSO Rwanda is seeking a senior manager capable of effectively leading quality implementation of programmes, support growth of programmes and lead advocacy in strategic goals in line with the Country Strategic and Program Plans and in sync with the global strategic programme priorities.
As a leader of the programme’s team and reporting directly to the Country Director, you will be responsible for delivering quality programming for education, health and livelihoods in Rwanda. You will bring leadership to the countries operational planning, resource mobilization, monitoring and evaluation, donor and organizational reporting, and partnership development and review processes. In collaboration with the country director and regional support you will lead the programmes team to develop and deliver a funding plan.

Working with in-country operations support, you will champion a vibrant and positive volunteer community that is empowered and supported to work effectively with local partners and actively engage in ongoing programme development, implementation, and review. You will be a role model in resource and risk management of VSO Rwanda in as far as managing the programme team’s human and financial resources as well as other programme resources.

We are seeking qualified candidates who can demonstrate strong communication, team working and change management, planning and organization, leadership and people management skills. Key to the role is experience and expertise of programme work with substantial senior level programme leadership and management experience in a complex INGO touching on our key programme areas in Rwanda.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to recruitment.rwanda@vsoint.org. Please quote the job title in the subject line. The cover letter should detail the reasons you believe you are most suitable for the role and outline your current salary, benefits package and your salary expectations.

Please include telephone and email contact and details of two referees (one of whom should be your current or most recent employer). CVs sent without the cover letter will not be considered. VSO strives to be an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcomes female applicants, applications from people with disabilities, HIV positive people, or those who face disadvantage. Due to anticipated interest in this post, only short-listed candidates will receive a response.

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Marie Stopes International Country Director - Kenya

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Working Hours: 40

Salary: £ Competitive + Relocation package

Take your management skills and commercial expertise with an interest in using private sector approaches for international health and development to the cutting edge of the global development sector, and join Marie Stopes International as Country Director of our programme for Kenya, and help us transform the lives of millions.

As Country Director you will be responsible for the overall strategy, management and development of our national family planning and sexual reproductive health programme in Kenya. You will lead a skilled team of professional teams to deliver life-saving services through clinical centres, mobile outreach teams, social franchising and social marketing. You will prepare and execute annual budgets, marketing plans and work plans: develop and plan new business opportunities, ov ersee financial administrative and logistical resources to ensure these adhere to MSI minimum standards and assure quality operations are in line with annual and long term strategic goals and objectives.

To be successful in this role you will have previous experience in a senior management and leadership position with a track record of achieving results and driving growth. International experience is essential, ideally gained in developing nations. You’ll have good facilitative skills and be able to use quantitative evaluation to measure success and meet KPIs. As a leader, you won’t just have gravitas – your team members will find you approachable and responsive to their needs. Through your skills and experience, combined with the right aptitude, you could be the person helping us become an even more efficient, more successful social business – improving the lives of millions in the process.

Marie Stopes International delivers quality f amily planning and reproductive healthcare to millions of the world's poorest and most vulnerable women. We want to make sure that women have a choice when it comes to having children and because we employ and train local people, we are able to work in some really remote and difficult places. In our Kenyan programme our 22 centres and three specialist obstetrics hospitals offer many sexual reproductive health services and our 15 mobile clinical outreach teams offer family planning services in 700 private and public sites across Kenya. In addition almost 180 + private providers make up our Amua, our oldest social franchise network. If you are interested in finding out more about this role before applying, please view the attached job framework.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please go to: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=andlc3Rvbi45OTQ0MS4zODMwQG1hcmllc3RvcGVzLm...

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HEAD OF PROGRAMMES IN ETHIOPIA

PEOPLE IN NEED IS SEEKING FOR HEAD OF PROGRAMMES IN ETHIOPIA Location: Ethiopia, Awassa Starting date: January 2013 Duration: 2 years

People in Need has been operating in Ethiopia since 2003.. Since the very beginning PIN implements projects in field of education, WASH, agriculture, protection of nature resources and social issues. Programmes are located mainly in Region of Southern Nations, in South Ethiopia and in the capital - Addis Ababa. For more information please check the website: http://www.clovekvtisni.cz/en/humanitary-aid/country/ethiopia At the moment PIN is seeking for a colleague, who would supervise and develop our programmes. The successful candidate should be experienced in development programmes management, strategic thinking, proven managerial skills and excelent communication skills. The Head of Programmes will supervise the programme management in all main aspects (planning, organization, management, control, development), he/she will create and revise programmes procedures, prepare new project proposals, communicate with donors and seek new opportunities for development and inovations.
Main responsibilities: • overall supervision and support of currently implemented programmes in all the phases of project cycle • regional office management, national team management • ensuring quality of programmes and further development in compliance with PIN strategies and policies • building of synergy among the programmes • supervision of procedures in field of M & E • taking a lead in formulating programme strategy, new project designing • representation of PIN towards donors, local partners and community

Requirements: • proven 5 years of experience with programme management, incl. proposals writing and PCM • sound experience with team management, inc. development of national team capacities, intercultural experience preferred • experience in programme development, strategic planning, supervision of procedures • university degree in development studies is an advantage • excellent English, both written and spoken • previous experience from the region preferred • excellent communication and organisation skills

PIN offers:

• Work experience with professional and flexible NGO, the largest one in Central-Eastern Europe • Salary defined by PINs salary grid • Accommodation and local transport costs covered • 2 flights home covered per year • Financial bonuses based on performance twice a year • Costs of visas and vaccination covered • 25 days of holiday per year • Medical helpdesk (in Czech Republic, provided in English) • Travel insurance (covers the health care incl. the repatriation) • Introduction and training in Prague Interested candidates are asked to submit their applications till October 31st via email to HR@peopleinneed.cz. Please kindly note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to apply:

HR@peopleinneed.cz

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Programme Manager - South Sudan

Programme Manager

Stationed in Aweil Town,

Northern Bahr el Ghazal (NBeG), South Sudan

Introduction

Danish Refugee Council / Danish Demining Group (DRC DDG) is a humanitarian non-governmental organisation founded in 1956 currently working in more than 30 countries worldwide. DRC DDG has worked in South Sudan since 2005 providing humanitarian assistance to refugees and displaced people, to communities threatened by land mines and unexploded ordnances and Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) through conflict sensitivity and safe weapons storage.

Purpose of the post

The Programme Manager (PM) is responsible for the overall development and implementation of programme activities pertaining to returning and displacement affected populations. In addition the PM ensures effective liaison and integrated planning with the Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) team. The PM has the responsibility for the management of the DRC offices in NBeG and Warrap to ensure compliance to finance, logistics, procurement and human resources through the management of support staff and international project managers.

The PM is part of DRC South Sudan Senior Management Team and reports to the Head of Programmes (DRC).

Background

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been present in South Sudan since 2005. DRC DDG merged operations in 2012 with current (2013) DRC DDG operations in 6 States (Western and Eastern Equatorials, Northern Bahr el Ghazal (NBEG), Warrap, Unity and Upper Nile). Following the development of return patterns for refugees and IDPs in South Sudan DRC developed its interventions in Northern Bhar el Ghazal State and neighbouring Warrap state.

The overall objective for DRC in NBeG and Warrap states is the protection and promotion of durable solutions for returnees and displacement affected populations on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. The immediate objectives focus on the immediate subsistence needs, livelihoods including agricultural development, and self-reliance support as well as a long term focus on capacity building and sustainable solutions. The interventions include non-food item distribution, agricultural income generation and livelihood support, infrastructure, protection, and various capacity building initiatives with duty bearers and local stakeholders. The Armed Violence Reduction Team also based in Aweil carries out community driven community safety planning and initiatives of capacity building and support with duty-bearers in order to mitigate conflict. The current strategic planning cycle 2014 – 2016 indicates greater integration of DRC DDG led activities.

DRC is a rights-based organisation and a member of the Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP) and therefore committed to documenting our accountability to the beneficiary population and the impact of our activities. DRC adopts a community-based approach, where beneficiaries and local authorities are included in the prioritising, planning and implementation of activities as an important measure of rehabilitation and capacity building.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the Programme Manager has overall responsibility for implementation of DRC’s projects in NBEG and Warrap State (the “Area of Operation”). The Programme Manager also has responsibility for the management of the Aweil base and satellite offices.

Specific responsibilities include:

Finance, Logistics, Administration and Human Resource Management

• Ensuring that DRC’s procedures (Operations Handbook as adapted to South Sudan context and laws), policies and regulations are fully implemented in the Area of Operation;
• Ensuring financial oversight (i.e. procedures are being followed), that cash books are kept updated and sent to Juba in accordance with the agreed timetables and that records are being properly kept;
• Ensuring that support costs for the Area of Operation are correctly budgeted and properly spent. The Programme Manager will be fully responsible for the support costs part of the programme budgets and also responsible for oversight of the programme parts of the budget (anticipating and supporting Project Managers to do revisions as necessary); • Ensuring that in relation to staff recruitment, supervision and discipline, all procedures are respected. The Programme Manager will take the lead in all staff disciplinary matters. • Ensure Performance Appraisal is implemented and assess staff capacities and provide/recommend training and coaching to increase technical skills. • Ensuring that resources are identified and planned in order to support programmatic operations, including procurement done according to plan. • Ensuring that anti-corruption measures are in place and are being implemented.

Representation and coordination responsibilities

• Representing DRC in the area of operation • Ensuring coordination and good collaboration with all actors, including local partners and authorities, as well as other donors and humanitarian actors in the area

Programme Management

• Oversee the implementation of all project commitments primarily through the management of international project managers. • Ensure the rights based approach and protection methodologies are mainstreamed in all sectors and areas of operation. • Ensure routine planning and timely internal reports are done for all grants (DANIDA and EC plus any new proposals), including short term and annual/project action plans • Ensure all donor requirements (e.g. reporting, budgeting, monitoring and evaluations, financial and logistical procedures) are being met. • Overall responsibility for program quality, including developing and implementing an appropriate plan for monitoring and evaluating programmes and ensuring field monitoring of project sites.

Strategic Planning and Programme Development

• Oversee and conduct strategic planning for the local programme and contribute to DRC DDG South Sudan programme, including identifying opportunities for new projects • Assist in the development and formulation of project proposals, concept papers and budgets in accordance with DRC standard regulations and operational procedures (e.g. Code of Conduct, DRC Operational Handbook and DRC Programme Manual) • Ensure routine contact with beneficiaries, target groups and representatives/authorities are conducted in a sensitive and respectful manner for information, coordination, feedback etc. • Support the South Sudan country programme to improve and develop logistics, admin, finance and human resources procedures and policies at a national level.

Security

• Ensure that appropriate information regarding security in the area is collected, analysed and shared • Security planning, including development and regular updating of security and evacuation plans and measures for the area, as well as implementation of contingency plan • Ensure that security incidents are reported to the CD, local NGO security bodies and (as relevant) DRC HQ.

Fundraising

• Under the leadership of the Head of Programme DRC and Country Director take part in applying for funding and broadening of the funding base for DRC NBeG and Warrap States.

Accountability

• Guided by the DRC Programme Manual, continuously monitor programme quality and develop relevant accountability initiatives in the field as well as strengthen the effort to document the impact of activities and DRC presence.

Qualifications

DRC invites qualified applicants meeting the requirements listed below. You will require management and technical/hands-on experience in managing budgets and programmes, be very familiar with humanitarian principles and practices, and able to represent an international organisation both internally and externally partners and authorities.

The applicant must have experience from operating in a volatile security environment and be able to operate within distance management model. H/she must have a good and operative insight into financial management and procurement principles and be active in budget and expenditure planning and control.

In addition

• At least 5 years work experience within humanitarian/development work • Experience in donor liaison, fundraising and networking. Experience of managing major donors grants including EC, USAid, DfID/UKAid etc. is a distinct advantage. • Management experience of a humanitarian operation in a volatile security environment • Solid experience in the oversight of multiple sector projects • Excellent capacity in administration, financial and human resource management • Very strong negotiation, advocacy and communication skills in a very sensitive environment • Fluency in written and spoken English • Preferably working experience from African countries.

Conditions

Availability: By 15th December 2013

Duty station: Aweil, South Sudan. Accommodation is a shared staff compound is provided.

Contract: 12 months with the possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance.

Salary and conditions in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. This position is offered at salary level A9.

Further information

You are welcome to contact the Head of Sudan & South Sudan Unit, Scott Tind Simmons atscott.tind.simmons@drc.dk For general information about the Danish Refugee Council and Danish Demining Group, please consult www.drc.dk and www.danishdemininggroup.dk

About DRC

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.

The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.

How to apply:

Application and CV

Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications sent together with a CV will be considered. Please provide references, but do not attach any written recommendations until requested to do so.

Please submit your application and CV in English and marked “Programme Manager – South Sudan” no later 21st October 2013. CV-only applications will not be considered. Please note that applications are not to be sent to Mr. Tind Simmons. We only accept applications sent via our online recruitment system on www.drc.dk under About DRC/Vacancies/Current vacancies/Programme Manager – South Sudan.

Applications sent directly to Mr. Tind Simmons will not be considered.

Problems with on-line application?

Please inform us via job@drc.dk, if you have questions to the application process or experience problems with your on-line application.

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UNHCR VACANCIES

UNHCR works in 125 countries to care for the world’s millions of refugees, internally displaced, and stateless persons. Currently, we are seeking to recruit top-rate professionals to strengthen our workforce in certain areas and have advertised a selection of positions which are open to external applicants.

 If you are interested in working at the forefront of humanitarian assistance, for an organization that prides itself on its ability to help those in need, information on these positions as well as details on how to apply are available on the UNHCR website at: www.unhcr.org/careers.

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Associate Director - Monitoring, Learning and Information Systems, Nairobi

• Organization:
• Reporting to: Regional Director
• Location: Nairobi, Kenya with domestic and international travel
• Start Date: Immediate
• Deadline: October 15, 2013

Summary:

Evidence Action is a new organization working in partnership with an existing non-profit (Innovations for Poverty Action, IPA) to scale proven interventions to improve the lives of the poor in Africa and Asia. Rigor, evidence, and action are all part of our values. We are looking for a dynamic, engaged individual to lead a Monitoring, Learning and Information Systems (MLIS) team that embodies the evidence-based nature of the organization's work and who will collaborate closely with program teams to ensure MLIS functions fully support and are relevant to work of program staff.

About Evidence Action

Evidence Action assumes management and growth responsibility for two programs currently making a difference in the lives of millions of people in Africa and Asia:

Ø  Dispensers for Safe Water is an entrepreneurial program scaling the chlorine dispenser system – a proven innovation that dramatically expands access to water treatment at an extremely low cost. This year the program will reach over one million people in Africa providing safe drinking water to vulnerable populations.

Ø  The Deworm the World Initiative actively supports the scale-up of school-based deworming programs worldwide to improve children's health, education, and long-term development. Free of intestinal worms, these children can concentrate better and get more out of schooling.  We partner with governments to support their work as part of our strategy for financial sustainability and in order to ensure integration with other health and education initiatives.

IPA has played in important role incubating the Dispensers for Safe Water program and the Deworm the World Initiative. Now the management, strategic planning, and evolution of this work are transitioning to Evidence Action.

Position Overview

Evidence Action's Associate Director of Monitoring, Learning, and Information Systems (MLIS) will lead a team that embodies the evidence-based nature of the organization's work, enabling it to use high-quality, rigorous data for programmatic and strategic decision-making – processes and capabilities that are critical elements of Evidence Action's brand and identity. This is a new role in a newly-restructured regional office, and the Associate Director will lead the process of designing and implementing the structure of the MLIS team. The MLIS team is responsible for several key functions across all programs being implemented by Evidence Action in Africa (either directly or with partners):

• Monitoring and evaluation: Measurement, sampling, and survey strategy and design; quantitative and qualitative data collection;
• Research and development: Experimentation and learning for improving program quality, efficiency and effectiveness;
• Information systems: Designing and managing databases and information architecture, developing applications and technical systems which support the effective and timely use of data;
• Data management: Ensuring best-practice methods and protocols for collecting, entering, coding, cleaning, storing and organizing data;
• Analysis and communication of information and results: Extracting meaning from M&E, R&D activities; providing clear presentation and insightful interpretations of data.

In order to accomplish this, the MLIS team, under the leadership and direction of the Associate Director, will collaborate closely with program teams to ensure these functions fully support and are relevant to their work. In many cases, program team members will play a role in operationalizing these functions in program-specific contexts.  The MLIS team will also interface closely with the policy team and provide information and results which are shared with government officials, partners and donors.  The Associate Director, MLIS will also serve as a member of Evidence Action's regional leadership team.

There is significant potential for growth and development as a member of the regional leadership team and enormous opportunity to contribute to improving the lives of millions of people around the world.

Specific Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of Evidence Action's monitoring, learning and information systems functions in Africa

• Oversee delivery of the five key MLIS function areas described above
• Ensure that the regional leadership team has access to timely, useful, and accurate data for ongoing program and performance management, assessment, and reporting
• Actively promote the synthesis and sharing of data and information across programs
• Provide technical capabilities, skills, and data-related resources across programs in a matrixed structure
• Create a service-oriented environment and develop client-driven relationships with programs, supporting and incentivizing them to maximize the value of MLIS input and to reach programmatic goals
• Set and maintain minimum standards for rigor, data quality, and related best practices within the regional office

Work with program teams to ensure that data-driven decision-making, rigorous monitoring and evaluation, and active learning are embedded in all programming

• Support and enable program teams to generate and access timely, useful, and accurate data for implementation and for communication with partners and donors
• Support and oversee the maintenance of quality control around data-related processes within and across programs
• Work with program leads and program-based M&E personnel to build capacity and troubleshoot operations as necessary

Contribute to regional leadership team and regional strategy

• Enable the regional office to use information for strategic engagement with policymakers, donors and decision-makers
• Support the use of data and evidence in the evaluation, selection, and design of new programs

Develop and manage MLIS team

• Lead the design of the organizational structure of the MLIS team and implement the transition of existing personnel to the new structure
• Attract, develop and retain excellent MLIS team members and ensure the ongoing development of their professional skills and capabilities
• Ensure that MLIS team members uphold and promote a service-oriented and client-driven approach to their relationships with programs.

Qualifications:

The Associate Director: Monitoring, Learning and Information Systems will have at least five years of experience leading and managing monitoring and evaluation related activities, and an interest in expanding their horizons within a mission-driven organization committed to impact at scale. S/he is excited about the prospect of building a new role and team within an organization which sees learning and the use of rigorous evidence as central to its mission, and is motivated to actively ensure that this approach is deeply woven into all programs. The ideal candidate has experience working in developing countries, including within Africa.

The Associate Director, MLIS will have the following experience and attributes:

• Master's degree in a relevant field with strong economics, statistics, or other analytical and quantitative training;
• Strong technical skills and capacity, with at least 5 years of practical experience managing and working directly with data;
• Knowledge of STATA (preferred), SPSS, or other advanced statistical analysis software; experience designing and managing database systems;
• Self-directed and self-motivating personality, with proven ability to manage demands from multiple clients while adhering to deadlines and priorities;
• Naturally inquisitive, skeptical, intellectually curious, detail-oriented and organized;
• Proven leadership experience in Africa and experience managing a cross-cultural team, ideally in Kenya/East Africa;
• A critical, analytical, and process-oriented thinker with a willingness to form and adjust opinions based on evidence;
• Inspired by Evidence Action's mission to bring proven interventions to scale, improving the lives of millions;
• A strong commitment to evidence-based practice and policy in the development field; and
• The ability to lead in an innovative organization and quickly-changing environment.
• An ability to operate effectively with ambiguity, and to thrive as a part of a dynamic and evolving leadership team
• A sense of humor and excitement to be part of an engaged and intellectually stimulating work environment

Application Instructions:

Please follow the application instructions below.  Any applications or resumes submitted outside this process will not be considered.  Note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

1. Send an email to  and cc , following these instructions:

• In the subject line:  Copy exactly the following position line: 101024EA-Kenya, Associate Director MLIS Application
• Attachments:  Please attach ONLY your CV and cover letter.
• In the email body: Put your full name, first (given) name followed by last (family) name

Please do not include any text besides your name in the body of the e-mail. Adding extra text will interfere with the processing of your application.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Associate Director: Monitoring, Learning and Information Systems for Evidence Action. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct questions to .

IPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), adhering to the laws that prohibit discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment. The IPA EOE policy provides equal employment, volunteer, and service opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, veteran status, disability (including HIV/AIDS), or any other status protected by applicable law.

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