Education Specialist - Teacher Education

The Position: COL is seeking an eminent and senior professional to join as an Education Specialist – Teacher Education to manage and direct initiatives aimed at expanding teacher education through open and distance learning (ODL) and technology-enhanced education and training. The job holder will be required to advise Commonwealth governments on policy development at the highest levels (i.e. by advising ministers), assist institutions to develop ODL policies for teacher education and work with institutions for pre-service teacher training and continuing professional development. Extensive hands-on experience in the use of ODL solutions for teacher education is required. 

The applicant must be committed to development and be able to respond innovatively to the application of learning technologies. A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the use of ODL for development is required. The position requires proficiency with office technology and a readiness to travel internationally. 

This 3-year initial appointment is renewable for a further term(s) by mutual agreement. 

The person must: be a Commonwealth citizen with the ability to network with a wide range of stakeholders and to work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds; have the ability to exercise professional judgment, diplomacy and be a team player, while representing COL’s interests internally and externally. 

To Apply: A full job description is displayed on the COL website at: www.col.org/opportunities. Interested applicants must provide a resume and cover letter highlighting their professional background. Applications must be submitted by email to opportunities@col.org with the subject: Education Specialist–Teacher Education position, at the latest by December 06, 2013. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, those who have not been contacted by January 31, 2014, should consider that there will be no follow-up to their application. 

Applications from women candidates are particularly encouraged. 

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INTERNATIONAL PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS

We value consultants and project specialists as essential partners in delivering many of our assignments. We provide a comprehensive programme of support before and during your assignments so that your focus can be on delivering a successful project.

We often contract our consultants on consecutive assignments, so they gain experience of working with many donors and government-funded projects. We also give opportunities for personal development through seminars and workshops.

We work in multi-national teams, and are particularly interested in registering experienced local consultants with a good track record of delivery.

If you are interested in immediate positions please visit current vacancies.

To register with us

If you are a practising consultant or other technical specialist with a strong track record in international development or associated fields and wish to register with Crown Agents, please complete the application form and return it toca.applications@crownagents.co.uk.

Please attach your current CV with your completed application form, ideally in the format of any of the major donors.

Our appropriately qualified staff will review applications that match our business profile and will let you know as quickly as possible whether your registration has been successful. Unfortunately, we can't promise to answer speculative enquiries that do not fit within our business profile.

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Country Director / Directeur Pays

 Role and Responsibilities

Oversee all programme and support activities in-country, leading a diverse team who are committed to serve the world’s most vulnerable with practical and compassionate care. Represent Medair in all issues relating to the country programme, playing a key role in donor relations and managing the country strategy and the project implementation in conjunction with senior field managers. 

Project Overview

Medair is implementing a nutrition project funded by ECHO in Abdi District, Ouaddai Region. This project will support the provision of nutrition services in health facilities in Abdi district so that children with acute malnutrition can receive life-saving treatment. Abdi district is in the Sahel belt and the most recent SMART survey data shows Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) rates of around 17%. This is the first project to be implemented by Medair in Chad (since the 1990s) and is the start-up project for the programme. 

Medair

Medair brings life-saving relief and recovery in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its Internationally Recruited (IRS) and HQ staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2008 certification, worldwide. This certification signifies that Medair effectively delivers goods and services with a focus on beneficiary needs. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable. 

Workplace         

Based in N`Djamena. Project located in Abdi district. Take a look at Medair’s work in Chad.

Starting Date

December 2013 

Initial Contract Details

Full time, min. 2 years

Key Activity Areas 

Leadership and Management

Design, update and evaluate the country strategy, in conjunction with the relevant senior field managers and HQ staff. Take into account community needs, donor criteria and strategies and an exit strategy in order to facilitate the long-term planning and development of the projects in the country.

Support and oversee the monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the implementation of the planned activities in accordance with the project proposals and logical frameworks and institutional donor policies and guidelines.

Manage the overall programme and support functions, including reviewing and refining the management structures and overseeing the development and maintenance of operational procedures for individual projects and support functions.

Donor Relations Management

 

Develop and maintain contact with the in-country representatives of relevant funding partners (e.g. institutional donors or private donor organisations) in order to secure funding for the country programme.

Oversee the drafting and presentation of all proposals, operational and financial reports related to the country programme, in collaboration with the relevant senior field managers and HQ staff.
 

Communications

Develop and maintain relationships with authorities, churches, donors, media, other NGOs and embassies in order to raise public awareness and to identify funding opportunities and potential partnerships.

Ensure that the HQ Communication and Fundraising Department receives appropriate material for communication and fundraising activities. 

Financial Management

Support the planning and construction of project budgets, in collaboration with relevant senior field managers and HQ staff.

Manage the spending within the programme in-line with the approved budgets. Analyse projected cash flow, decide on the timing of major procurements, oversee audits and anticipate where over or under spending may occur and ensure necessary action is taken.

Ensure sufficient and appropriate controls are in place to prevent fraud and that relevant staff receive the required information and training to minimise the risk of occurrence within the country programme.
Staff Management

·         Oversee all HR related issues within the programme including job descriptions, recruitment, performance management, development and training, health and safety, team structures, capability disciplinary action, etc. in collaboration with the relevant staff and managers.

 

Security Management

·         Oversee the updating and implementation of country location security plans, guidelines and manuals.

·         Ensure appropriate security procedures and awareness are maintained throughout the programme.

 

Qualifications

·         University degree in a relevant subject such as Management / Development Studies / Business Administration or in a relevant technical subject

·         Post-graduate degree in the humanitarian sector desirable

 

Languages

·         Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written)

·         Working knowledge of French (spoken and written)

 

Experience / Competencies

·         5 years post-qualification experience in a management position

·         Experience in the design, monitoring of implementation and evaluation of humanitarian / emergency programmes

·         Experience in dealing with donors and government officials, of representation at national and local levels

·         Knowledge of Humanitarian Essentials, Sphere and HAP Standards and other international humanitarian guidelines and protocols

·         Good knowledge of UN and other humanitarian actors and of current humanitarian debates an asset

·         Advanced leadership and project management skills; Networking and advocacy skills desirable

·         Committed to consultative and servant leadership, to team-building and to be able to develop and support other team members; Team-player with good inter-personal skills; Conflict management skills desirable

·         Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels; Creative, open-minded, flexible

 

Medair Standard Working Requirements for the Field

·        Experienced professionals in a relevant field; Overseas intercultural experience

·        Committed Christians; commitment to the Medair values

·        Strong working knowledge of English, spoken and written

·        Working knowledge of French, spoken and written, for French-speaking field programmes

·        Single or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also apply.

·        Successful completion of Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)

·        Reflect the vision and values of Medair with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, external contacts

·        Able to live and work in a multicultural team under difficult conditions

·        Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit

 

Benefits

A salary based upon the grade of the position and the experience of the position-holder

Comprehensive briefing at our Swiss headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing

Security training for those going to particularly insecure environments

Accommodation, food, and transportation in-country

Return flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every year of service)

Rest and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and food allowance)

Annual leave; Disability Allowance

Contribution matching programme for retirement savings (for experienced relief workers)

Additional contract benefit allowance for those who commit to longer contracts

Comprehensive medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post- assignment coverage, including debriefing

 

Field Working Conditions

This is a field-based position and working and living conditions may be very different to that previously experienced.

 

Application Process

Follow this link: www.medair.org/work-with-us, check if you are an Experienced or New Relief Worker and that you fit our standard working criteria, then:

a)      apply for this vacancy (or another position that matches your profile), or

b)      apply for a Medair ROC (where we can try and match your competencies to our vacancy needs).

 

Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed. Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.

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Director, Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Programme

Transparency International

Appointment of Director, Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Programme

Transparency International, the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption is now seeking a Director, MENA to join our Secretariat in Berlin. This strategic leader will join a highly collaborative Management Group in their service of an ambitious global movement by taking the lead in one of the most challenging and high-profile environments in which TI operates. The MENA region has entered a new era where the population seeks full citizenship and are reframing their relationship with their own governments, often at extreme risk. TI is an active partner in designing new constitutions, laws and policy-making, helping civil society in fighting corruption and promoting transparency as key elements in improving the economic and social fabric of society.

Strongly motivated by the mission of Transparency International, the Director, MENA and their team will oversee a large-scale, regional programme that focuses on Civil Society Organisation empowerment, supporting the momentum that currently exists in the MENA region with TI know-how, tools and solutions. Reporting to the Group Director, the Director will seek out and stimulate new leads and oversee and support continuous enhancement and improvement to the work, reputation, and anti-corruption impact of Chapters, emerging contacts and partners in the MENA Region.

Demonstrating improvement in the institutional and media relevance, presence, responsiveness and reputation of TI in the MENA region, the successful candidate will deliver growth in the number of Chapters, take part in regional programmes and develop the leadership of the MENA Regional Department and the Chapter Heads towards a TI wide culture of professional programme management, innovation and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities include ensuring on-going monitoring by Regional Officers and Coordinators of the political situation, anti-corruption developments and reputational risks; ensuring the strengthening of TI’s institutional and Programme presence, reputation and impact; leading and monitoring progress towards successful regional implementation (including mobilisation of resources) of TI-S’ Key Programmes by the MENA regional team and Chapters.

If you have proven leadership experience in relevant roles and environments and are fluent in Arabic, English and French, please consider whether you might best leverage your professional expertise and your personal passion for fighting corruption by joining the diverse, global, and talented movement of Transparency International. Leaders from the MENA region are encouraged to apply for this exciting role.

For further information and to download the appointment details, please visitwww.perrettlaver.com/candidates quoting reference 1425. The closing date for applications is midday (GMT) on Monday 11th November 2013.

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Criminal Justice Program Officer

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office, CDI, and in close coordination with ICTJ’s Criminal Justice Senior Associate and Program Coordinator at its headquarters, the Criminal Justice Program Officer will be responsible for the work in the area of criminal justice (CJ) in the country office.

ICTJ’s work on criminal justice in Cote d’Ivoire is designed to strengthen the national judicial response and promote accountability with national jurisdictions for international crimes. CJ activities include the provision of ongoing technical assistance to national judicial institutions and to national/local NGOs. ICTJ’s counterparts include national policymakers, judicial actors, and civil society.

ICTJ’s work on CJ is expected to contribute to the following results:

• Key legal and policy reforms needed to conduct efficient criminal proceedings for serious crimes compliant with complementarity obligations under the Rome Statute are identified, discussed and implemented;
• National judicial actors of identified jurisdictions improve their capacity to conduct national investigations and prosecutions, informed by mapping exercises and guided by appropriate prosecutorial strategies for serious crimes under the Rome Statute;
• National NGOs improve their understanding and capacity to participate in ongoing judicial proceedings;
• Ongoing activities and outcomes related to the domestic prosecution of serious crimes are adequately reported by the local and national media.

The CJ Program Officer position is located in Cote d’Ivoire. Contract is for one year and is renewable.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and expertise to improve local capacity of national institutions to effectively carry out investigations and prosecutions of international crimes in the CDI;
• Organize and coordinate in-country workshops, seminars, and technical assistance projects related to criminal justice matters for policymakers, high-level officers, and CSOs;
• Participate fully as part of the CDI office staff and actively provide advice and inputs on the relationship between criminal justice work and other aspects of the CDI program, including activities on truth-seeking, reparations, and institutional reforms;
• Provide commentary on legislation, rules of procedure, and other statutory frameworks as needed with a view to remove legal and policy obstacles which are hindering national proceedings in the CDI for serious crimes;
• Actively contribute to effective communication with country-based national and international partners with a view towards strengthening local and international advocacy on criminal justice;
• Participate in internal ICTJ staff meetings, country meetings, and other program activities, as required;
• Actively monitor and report on relevant CJ developments in the CDI and regularly report to the CJ program in NY;
• Assure compliance with internal and donor reporting obligations, in line with the monitoring and evaluation tools adopted by the Criminal Justice Program and relevant contractual donor obligations;
• Produce reports or briefing papers that help to develop significant thinking or technical advice on particular challenges;
• Represent ICTJ in national and regional, as directed.

Position Scope

• In coordination with the Head of Office, develop and administer budgets for specific grants, in line with the work plan approved by the Program Office;
• Supervise the CJ country team, composed of consultants and a National Officer;
• Focal point for rule of law issues and CSO partners in the East and, in other areas as prescribed by the Head of Office;
• Regularly interact with senior staff to present and discuss work plans, activities, and priorities;
• In coordination with Head of Office, regularly interact with country-based donors, outside agencies, and consultants on criminal justice related activities;
• Report to the CDI Head of Office, in close coordination with the Criminal Justice Senior Associate Program Coordinator at ICTJ headquarters.

Qualifications

Languages: Fluency in French and excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required.

Education: A degree and/or post-graduate degree in law are highly desirable.

Experience: 5-7 years of experience in position or positions integrating the following areas of work:

• Investigation, analysis, prosecution and legal representation in national and/or international criminal jurisdictions;
• Investigation, documentation, and reporting of serious human rights violations;
• Project implementation in conflict and/or post-conflict settings;
• Capacity building, training, and/or coaching of national counterparts on justice and rule of law related issues;
• Desired but not essential: experience in an international or internationalized tribunal.

Related knowledge and skills:

• Ability to identify and understand political and technical barriers to domestic investigations, prosecutions, and trials in the CDI;
• Ability to provide guidance to national counterparts on the development and implementation of effective prosecutorial strategies;
• Ability to liaise and work with civil society and victims organizations.

To apply please send cover letter and resume to jobs@ictj.org and PROGRAM OFFICER - CDI in the subject line; or by fax to 917 637 3900.

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Director of Global Campaigns, Education & Communications

Founded in 1999 by filmmaker Jeremy Gilley, the not-for-profit organisation Peace One Day led the campaign to establish an annual day of ceasefire and non-violence.  In 2001 the organisation's efforts were rewarded when the member nations of the United Nations unanimously adopted the world's first ever global day of peace - September 21. 

In 2010 Jeremy and Peace One Day were awarded the Carnegie-Wateler Peace Prize. Peace One Day's ongoing objective is to institutionalise Peace Day September 21 as a self-sustaining annual day of global unity and intercultural cooperation.

Peace one Day are looking to recruit a Director of Global Campaigns, Education and Communications. This will be a pivotal appointment for the organisation and we are seeking an exceptional candidate with experience of building high-level strategic partnerships, influencing, campaigning and building coalitions at a senior level.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference and the successful candidate will be integral to devising and implementing a successful strategy to drive the organisation to new levels and raise the global awareness and importance of Peace Day.


Full details about this exciting opportunity, how to apply and the recruitment timetable can be found via the link below:

http://www.bullhornreach.com/sites/russam/job/1314835_3908-director-of-global-campaigns-education-communications-

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Consultant Francophone

Nous recherchons actuellement des consultants ayant une expérience significative en Afrique Francophone afin de compléter notre base de données et répondre aux besoins de nos clients dans les domaines suivants:
- Douane et commerce international
- Intégration régionale
- Partenariat Public Prive
- Economie agraire
- Fiscalité publique
- Passation de marches
- Renforcement des systèmes de santé (achat, supply chain, finance, RH, TI..)
- Gestion des finances publiques
- Suivi et Evaluation, Gestion de fonds.

Nous recherchons des profils seniors possédant une solide expérience technique.
Si vous pensez que votre profil peut correspondre, n'hésitez pas à nous présenter votre CV à nicolas.murillo@crownagents.co.uk
avec "Consultant Francophone" comme intitule.

To apply

Applications and updated CV should be submitted to  resourcingcrownagents.co.uk

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Christian Aid Country manager, Kenya

Do you have the passion, knowledge, and experience to support Christian Aid in eradicating poverty in Kenya? Do you have the leadership and programme development skills to take a successful country programme to new heights of performance and impact? Can you build effective partnerships across all sectors – aid community, private sector, local and national government, faith institutions?

You could be working for a multi-national company and looking for a job which is just as challenging but infinitely more rewarding. Or you could be feeling your ambition and entrepreneurial flair are being stifled by a traditional NGO environment. Whatever you are doing, wherever you are, this is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a natural leader and skilled professional to use your talent to mobilise people and resources, and make a very real difference to those living in poverty.

As Country manager you will bring entrepreneurial skills to develop new opportunities, alliances and partnerships to help bring about the end of poverty. You will have excellent people and performance management skills. Your experience in programme management needs to be matched by your ability to act as an ambassador for Christian Aid and your commitment to communications and advocacy within the organisation as a whole. You will have a proactive approach to leading and delivering the changes needed to ensure we maximise the quality and impact of our Kenya country programme. You will be committed to your own learning and development, and that of your team and the wider organisation. You will have strong abilities in strategic planning and implementation, and you will have a clear vision and passion to make a lasting contribution to the eradication of poverty in Kenya.

To demonstrate your suitability for this post, please answer the following three questions, using the guidance notes to structure your answers.

Communicate effectively

Tell us about a time when you had to apply a range of negotiating and influencing skills to secure agreement with a diverse group of people or stakeholders where there was little common ground.

Steward resources

Please tell us about a time when you had to coordinate work where there conflicting demands on both time and resources and where you had to negotiate and adapt resources requirements accordingly.

Strive for improvement

Please give us an example of when you encouraged other people to identify more creative and innovative solutions to problems.

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Download the role profile (217 KB pdf)

To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed International application form to: nairobirecruitment@christian-aid.org  (quoting the reference number).

Please note that CVs will not be accepted and that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job reference: KCP/064/JG

Closing date: 12 noon (UK time), Wednesday 6 November 2013

Interview date: 1st round interview and test: Tuesday 12 November 2013 and 2nd round interview & role play: To be confirmed

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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Technical Adviser, Monitoring and Evaluation, West and Central Africa Regional Office, ICS-12 (P-5), Dakar

RE-ADVERTISEMENT

We are pleased to re-announce the following vacancy:

VACANCY NO.: Job ID 234

CLOSING DATE: 6 November 2013 (5.00 p.m. New York time)

POST TITLE: Technical Adviser, Monitoring and Evaluation

CATEGORY: ICS-12 (equivalent to P-5)

POST NUMBER: 56297*

DUTY STATION: Dakar, Senegal

POST TYPE: Non-rotational

DURATION: One year (renewable) 1/

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: West and Central Africa Regional Office

BACKGROUND

The Monitoring and Evaluation Adviser (M&E Adviser)) provides leadership to the development of methodologies as well as capacity development and thematic evaluations in support of the implementation of monitoring and evaluation principles and practices to ensure relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, sustainability, and impact of the work of the Region. S/He works in close collaboration with Country Offices, the Independent Evaluation Office or any HQ unit with the authority for measuring compliance with technical norms, standards, rules and regulations and maintains close links with both the Technical and Programme divisions.

The adviser will work within an integrated, coordinated and systems strengthening approach, which is fundamental to the Regional Office and UNFPA’s overall strategy. The primary roles of the M & E Adviser are:

• Strategic Results Support • Capacity Development • Evidence and knowledge development and dissemination • Quality assurance on evaluation

ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING

The Monitoring and Evaluation Adviser reports to the Regional Director. S/He provides overall technical support for monitoring and evaluation across the full range of the work of the Regional Office. In addition, the Adviser provides M & E guidance to all work overseen by the Regional Office, including the technical, operational and programme (TOP) assistance system.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Strategic Results Support

• Contribute to the development of regional substantive/technical methodology and tools for monitoring and evaluation, in concert with HQ development of monitoring and evaluation policies, norms, standards, and guidance as well as oversight compliance of same; • Contribute to the formulation of the Regional Programme, OMPs and AWPs drawing upon the analysis and evaluation of interventions in the regions, and lessons from country programmes; • Provide support for monitoring and evaluation of the regional and country programmes in the region, in collaboration with the CO, the ROs, DOS (or any HQ unit with the authority for measuring compliance with technical norms, standards, rules and regulations), the Programme and Technical Divisions; • Contribute to the development of frameworks, methodologies and databases for monitoring ICPD MDG and other national development frameworks; • Ensure the RO’s participation in multi-agency/donor and inter-governmental evaluations of complex programmes and cross-cutting themes, especially as these relate to PRSPs, SWAps, JAS, etc.; • Support the development and utilization of programme indicators and indicator databases • Work in collaboration with RO advisers and regional programme advisers in the formulation and implementation of oversight plan of regional programme funded initiatives; • Ensure results-based monitoring and evaluation plan developed, implemented, and results acted upon within the COs, and RO; and • Ensure the use of results-based indicators, facilitate and support data collection and analysis for evaluation.

B. Capacity Development

• Identify innovative evaluation methodologies and promote their incorporation into UNFPA operations; • Contribute to the development and adaptation of tools and guidance as well as training materials and manuals in monitoring and evaluation and support their use for capacity development of partner institutions and UNFPA staff in the region; • Contribute to monitoring and analysis of reports on humanitarian, economic, political and social factors in development and management of population and development programmes; • Contribute to identify and validate regional monitoring and evaluation experts and institutions for the Fund’s regional and international rosters; • Help build capacity of ROs and COs in the adoption and use of RBM techniques and tools; • Provide support to country office staff and consultants in organization of evaluations • Support, promote and nurture an evaluation culture within the Regional Office and the region; • Coach junior professional staff and associates, direct expert consultants and facilitate working groups and task teams in order to provide support to programme managers, implementers on monitoring and evaluation.

C. Evidence and knowledge development and dissemination

• Contribute to the analysis, synthesis and dissemination of state-of-the-art knowledge and new approaches to monitoring and evaluation practice, in particular best practices, and make recommendations for their adoption at regional and sub-regional levels; • Substantively contribute to the identification, documentation and dissemination of best practices / lessons learned; • Support the office of the Director in ensuring the incorporation of evaluation results and lessons learned in the updating of specific substantive strategies, policies, tools and approaches, and ensure their availability in the organizational system for lessons learned; • Monitor, analyze, evaluate and synthesize results of regional and country programme interventions in the regional and regional levels; • Monitor, analyze and evaluate national evaluation reports, synthesize evaluation findings and identify and disseminate lessons learned in monitoring and evaluation to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the work of the Office and of the region;
• Contribute to HQ initiatives on results-based programme management by ensuring integration of lessons learned from evaluation; • Co-ordinate with other UN regional evaluation units and professional evaluation bodies for thematic evaluations and other evaluation activities at the country and regional levels; and

D. Quality assurance on evaluation

• Advise on the validity of the monitoring and evaluation of regional strategies and approaches; • Develop and support a substantive quality assurance framework for the work of the Regional Office and assist/advise country offices in implementation of such framework; • Ensure that evaluations meet high professional principles, norms and standards in line with UNFPA Evaluation Policy and UN Evaluation Group; • Conduct a quality assessment review of the draft final evaluation reports of country programme evaluations managed by country offices (using the EQA grid of the Independent Evaluation Office) • Analyze and assess how findings of reviews, assessments and other studies related to UNFPA’s areas of work are analyzed, disseminated and taken into account in ongoing strategic planning and programme development; • Carries out any other duties as may be required by the Regional Director.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

i) Values: Integrity, commitment, embracing diversity, embracing change

ii) Core Competencies: Achieving results, accountability, developing professional expertise, analytical thinking, working in teams, communicating for impact

iii) Managerial Competencies: Provide strategic focus, engage internal/external partners, lead, develop and empower people, create a culture of performance

iv) Required Skillset:

• Providing conceptual innovation to support programme effectiveness • Generating, managing and promoting the use of knowledge and information • Strengthening the programming capacity of country offices • Facilitating quality programming results • Internal and external relations and advocacy for resource mobilization

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree (preferably Ph. D.) in public health, medicine, sociology, demography, gender, economics, international relations, international development, public administration, management or other field directly related to monitoring and evaluation. The graduate or postgraduate degree should preferably include credits in the principles and practice of monitoring and evaluation. • 10 years of increasingly responsible professional experience, of which five years at the international level, and of which five years in evaluation of development, health and/or social programmes; include periodic updating of technical skills; • Recognized expertise in monitoring and evaluation; • Strong track record of innovative leadership in managing evaluations, and proven ability to produce demonstrable results; • Strong verbal and communications skills in French and English, and in the relevant UN working language in the region; • Extensive network within the academic and development community; • Field experience is a strong asset.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender quality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position. The package includes a competitive salary plus housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.

1/ No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulation 4.5

How to apply:

How to Apply:

UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.

Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA athttps://erecruit.partneragencies.org/erecruit.html

Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process. Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

In accordance with the rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, are required to renounce such status upon their appointment. Exceptions to this rule are very limited and can be made only for: (a) stateless persons; (b) newly appointed staff members who have applied for citizenship by naturalization, when such citizenship will be granted imminently; (c) acting staff members in the General Service and related categories with permanent residency status, on promotion to the Professional category; (d) staff members appointed under a temporary appointment. Please understand that UNFPA is not in a position to provide advice on or assistance in applying for any citizenship.

*This is a project-funded post.

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Country Director NICARAGUA and HONDURAS

Are you interested in joining an organisation with a long term commitment to fighting poverty? Would you like to work in a challenging environment and develop an international career focused on demonstrating shared core values that achieve results?

SNV Nicaragua / Honduras is looking for a:

Country Director

Based in Managua, Nicaragua

(National Contract Position)

SNV Nicaragua/Honduras seeks a talented, entrepreneurial, result oriented and proven professional who will lead the Nicaragua and Honduras country teams in realizing SNV’s poverty reduction mission through the delivery of high quality programs in Agriculture, Water & Sanitation, and Renewable Energy.

Background information about SNV in Nicaragua and Honduras

SNV is an international not-for-profit development organization working in over 30 of the poorest countries worldwide for more than 40 years. SNV started operations in Nicaragua and Honduras in 1980 and 1985 respectively. Using market based approaches and working in collaboration with private and public sector actors, SNV is committed to reducing poverty by catalyzing environmentally sustainable solutions for the poor in the agriculture, energy, water & sanitation sectors.

Key responsibilities

As Country Director, you are the overall leader of SNV’s program in Nicaragua and Honduras. This program is built up of projects that are funded by a variety of donors and customers (SNV in Nicaragua and Honduras does not receive any subsidy and has no access to unrestricted funding). Apart from public sector and civil society, the program proactively involves private sector actors in its projects, strengthening their role in inclusive growth.

You will be required to:

• Provide strategic leadership to the Nicaragua and Honduras program within the overall parameters of SNV’s global strategy.
• Strategically guide both countries so that they continue to be financially viable, and succeed in their markets
• Lead resource mobilisation efforts in the countries developing new projects and ensuring the continued growth of the country programs from a diverse funding base.
• Manage and support the country teams, enhancing high quality delivery to the satisfaction of customers and key stakeholders, ensuring full cost recovery and following SNV’s and donors’ financial standards and monitoring protocols
• Stimulate individual as well as team development of staff; monitor individual and team performance against key indicators.
• Foster innovation of SNV products and services; facilitate learning, documentation and evidence based knowledge development in collaboration with SNV’s regional and global team and with partners; ensure collaboration with renowned knowledge institutes and networks.
• Remain informed about, and engaged with national and state level development priorities;
• Stimulate engagement of citizens and their organizations in determining key local issues;
• Represent and profile SNV, build partnerships, maintain excellent relationships with donors, partners, local governments, businesses, policy makers and other relevant stakeholders.

Candidate profile

• Master’s degree, or equivalent preferably in any of the following areas: business administration, development studies, economics, public policy, urban/regional planning;
• Knowledge and understanding at strategic level of the international development context and trends in SNV’s three core sectors;
• Proven ability of mobilizing resources from the public and private sector; familiarity with key financiers and actors in SNV’s 3 core sectors
• Excellent networking and positioning skills, being able to relate to international organizations, private companies, local and national governments and other stakeholders;
• Strong communication and sales skills;
• At least 8 years of relevant management experience in Latin America, preferably in multifaceted development work as well as in the private sector;
• At least 8 years of relevant experience providing advisory services to private and local and national organizations. At least 5 of this as project or program manager.
• Knowledge and experience of working in the Nicaraguan and Honduras context
• Ability to coach, lead, stimulate, and inspire professionals in a development context;
• Entrepreneurial and result oriented attitude;
• Proficiency in Spanish and English.

Contract Duration: National contract of 1 year with possibilities for extension depending on results

Desired start Date: ASAP

How to apply?

Please apply by clicking on http://snv.devhire.devex.com/jobs/328470 and completing your application in our in-house recruitment systembefore 30 October, 2013. Please upload your application letter and CV in English.

More information about SNV

SNV is an international not-for-profit development organization. We believe that no-one should have to live in poverty and that all people should have the opportunity to pursue their own sustainable development.

Starting out in the Netherlands more than 40 years ago, we now work in over 30 of the poorest countries worldwide. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organizations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services - empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

By sharing our specialist expertise in Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, we contribute to solving some of the leading problems facing the world today – helping to find local solutions to global challenges and sowing the seeds of lasting change.

SNV aims to make a lasting difference in the lives of 40 million people living in poverty over the period 2011-2015.

For more information, please refer to our website: www.snvworld.org

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Global Sector Coordinator Agriculture - GHANA

Are you interested in joining an organisation with a long term commitment to fighting poverty? Would you like to work in a challenging environment and develop an international career focused on demonstrating shared core values that achieve results?

SNV Netherlands Development Organization is looking for:

Global Sector Coordinator AGRICULTURE

Based in Accra – Ghana

International contract

SNV is an international not for profit development organisation, funded from public and private sources, working in 38 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. SNV specializes in supporting the resourcefulness of development actors by developing local capacities, improve performance and services, strengthen governance systems, help create access for excluded groups and make markets work for the poor. Our global team of advisors uses their specialist sector and change expertise in Agriculture, Renewable Energy and WASH to facilitate sustainable change in the livelihoods of millions of people living in poverty.

Agriculture is the bulk of SNV’s work globally. In agriculture, SNV aims to increase incomes, employment and food security for millions of poor people, strengthen the environmental sustainability and meet the challenges of a changing climate. By adopting inclusive business and systemic value chain approaches around selected product groups (milk and meat, staple food crops and cash crops), SNV aims to improve productivity, quality and value-added and trigger collaborative relationships that are profitable and mutually beneficial for small holder farmers and their business partners. To this effect SNV is engaged in providing advisory services, knowledge networking and evidence based advocacy.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

The Global Sector Coordinator Agriculture is responsible for co-leading the development of SNV’s global sector strategy in Agriculture. SNV’s three interlinked thematic areas in its Agriculture sector are; Sustainable Markets, Food Security and Climate Smart Agriculture. This position would lead on ‘Sustainable Markets’ and co-lead on Climate Smart Agriculture. SNV works closely with national and international agribusinesses in all its programmes and a thorough understanding of the workings of key global commodity chains is essential.

This position reports to the Managing Director Agriculture and works in close collaboration with the other Global Sector Coordinator – Agriculture, the Renewable Energy and WASH sector Global Coordinators, Country Directors, Country Sector Leaders and the Sector HR Advisor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads on global sector strategy development in ‘Sustainable Markets’ and co-leads on Climate Smart Agriculture;
• Initiates and coordinates business development for the sector by providing sector information, market- and donor intelligence, supporting proposal development, and ensuring the quality of project design;
• Builds, maintains and leverages relationships with relevant global stakeholders and sector institutions to improve SNV’s positioning and profiling in the sector;
• Identifies and develops innovative knowledge products in collaboration with agriculture staff, country directors and relevant knowledge centers;
• Stimulates internal and external knowledge exchange, leads on learning towards improving our practice;
• Formulates sector performance benchmarks and metrics, and initiates activities to ensure high quality of performance of SNV’s agriculture sector;
• Represents SNV’s Agriculture sector at high level international events;
• Works closely with the Sector HR Advisor to ensure continuous professional development of staff by providing advice on recruitment, mobility and learning and development plans;

REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline e.g. agriculture, agricultural economics, agribusiness, international trade, marketing or any other related field;
• Over 10 years of experience in the sector in an international, multi country context, including advisory work and knowledge development;
• Proven experience in Business Development;
• Extensive network in key global commodity chains and relevant networks and a thorough understanding of its workings;
• Proven track record in facilitating market linkages between the poor and medium/large private sector companies (inclusive business models);
• Experience in Climate Smart models relating to CC and commodities;
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; experience of working in a matrix organization;
• Excellent communication (writing and oral) skills, presentation and debating skills with experience in profiling an organisation in an international setting;
• Proven experience in learning, innovation and knowledge development;
• Work experience in West-Africa is a plus;
• Demonstrated Experience of gender mainstreaming in agriculture projects;
• Entrepreneurial, result-oriented and driver for change.

Languages: Proficiency in English and fluency in French is required. Working knowledge of Spanish is an advantage

Contract Information

Starting date: ASAP

Contract type: International

Length of contract: for 2 years, with possible extension

How to apply?

Please apply by clicking on the http://snv.devhire.devex.com/jobs/328469 and completing your application in our in-house recruitment systembefore 30 October, 2013.

More information about SNV

For more information, please refer to our website: www.snvworld.org

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