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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Digital Marketing/Campaigns Manager

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Organization: iguacu
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 18 Dec 2017

Full Time Position

Vauxhall

Salary: £32,000-£36,000

Closing date: 18th December

Start Date: January

We’re looking for an experienced Digital Marketing or Campaigns Manager to join our fantastic team in the heart of SE London.

This is a great opportunity for the right person. The new Digital Marketing/Campaigns Manager will help deliver the iguacu vision - to make it effortless for the public to give effectively overseas at scale.

You’ll know and understand our initial target audience - donors in the US and UK who routinely give overseas - and have a track record of cutting through the noise to generate traffic, acquire and convert leads, and promote loyalty and advocacy.

The right person will be responsible for:

  • Developing and implementing the iguacu digital marketing strategy

  • Populating and managing content strategy and editorial calendar

  • Designing and delivering integrated marketing and engagement campaigns to secure and delight donors and advocates

  • Leading and inspiring the comms team and taking care of their journeys (FT Comms Officer and FT Marketing Assistant)

  • Managing marketing budget spend against KPIs

  • Developing in-depth knowledge of iguacu’s target audience and competitive research

  • Creating, editing and commissioning written and video content - including blogs, social posts and press releases

  • Managing donor database and sending monthly emails using CRM

  • Website management and updates using CMS

  • Protecting & promoting the iguacu brand through all external communications

You must have demonstrable experience in the following areas:

  • Designing and implementing successful digital marketing campaigns, ideally related to giving online to overseas causes

  • Paid for digital campaigning using Facebook, Instagram and AdWords

  • Analysing campaign success and impact using Google/Adwords/social analytics

  • Excellent copywriting and editing skills - English fluency essential

  • Donor/customer acquisition and retention

  • High level of proficiency using Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, & After Effects)

  • Management of external suppliers including PR, web developers and freelancers

  • Line management (1-2 direct reports)

  • Campaign / marketing management in the nonprofit / charity sector

  • CRM and database management (Hubspot, Salesforce)

  • Storyboarding video content

Do you fit the bill? This is what we’re looking for in our new team member:

  • Positive, confident, creative, resilient and happy to roll up your sleeves

  • Interest in the humanitarian sector

  • An international outlook

  • Meticulous attention to detail

  • At least four years relevant professional experience

  • Right to work in the UK

iguacu works as a creative, collaborative and highly productive team that are user-centred and mission-focused. We value innovation and shared learning and are looking for people who can handle rapid change, contribute constructively, brainstorm freely, and learn continuously at speed.

A right to work in the UK is essential. Applications will be assessed as they arrive. The full-time role is offered as a one year contract (renewable) and with a contributory pension.

Unfortunately, due to the size of our team and the number of responses we typically receive, we can only reply to shortlisted applicants. References are an important part of the iguacu recruitment process and recent professional referees will be contacted.

iguacu is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.


How to apply:

Get in touch with us via email on tim@weareiguacu.com and cara@weareiguacu.com with Digital Marketing/Campaigns Manager in the subject line. Please include a CV and Covering Letter letting us know in concise language why you're the right person for our team.


Netherlands: Head of Department – HRM

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Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières
Country: Netherlands
Closing date: 08 Jan 2018

Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent, medical, emergency relief organisation that provides assistance to people worldwide, regardless of their background, religion or political convictions.

The HoD HRM is expected to focus on enhancing the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of the HR support delivered to the organisation. This consists of process improvements, implementation of systems and tools, improvements in the department’s organizational design, establishing consistent and transparent governance and communications, and stronger team work to help realize a more service-oriented department.

Role Profile:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior management position with comparable responsibilities, preferably as an HR Director or a member of a Management Team.
• Bachelor or Master in Business Administration, with preferred specialisation in HRM.
• Knowledge of and experience with HRM in a highly dynamic international work environment and/or matrix organisation.
• Clear vision and solid experience with process engineering, organisational design and change management.
• Good negotiating and influencing skills.
• Outstanding communication skills as well as an excellent command of the English language.


How to apply:

Oxford HR has been retained as an executive search consultancy to assist Médecins Sans Frontières in finding suitable candidates for this role.

For more information and to apply for this role, please complete our online application form (http://oxfordhr.co.uk/jobs/head-of-department-hrm/) and submit the following information, preferably in MS Word:

  • An up-to-date curriculum vitae (of no more than 2-3 sides of A4)
  • A detailed statement (of no more than 2-sides of A4) explaining why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you suitable.

Syrian Arab Republic: National HR Officer

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Organization: World Food Programme
Country: Syrian Arab Republic
Closing date: 26 Dec 2017

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

From 12 Decemeber 2017 To 26 December 2017

CONTRACT TYPE & DURATION

Type: Fixed term contract.

Duratoin: One year.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These jobs are found in Country Offices (COs), Regional Bureaux (RBs), and Headquarters (HQ). Job holders report to the Division/Regional/Country

Director or the designate.

Job holders are likely to manage a small team of staff to ensure strategies and plans are implemented across an assigned area. They work independently, using technical knowledge and expertise to analyse data, prepare reports, provide advice and solutions to problems, and identify opportunities for improvements. They may develop core processes and procedures.

JOB PURPOSE

To manage the delivery of professional, client-focused HR services, partnering with senior managers to contribute to the implementation of HR solutions in line with WFP corporate priorities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

· Participate in the development of country specific plans and processes, and lead the delivery of HR operational activities or projects to meet local objectives and support WFP strategic goals, ensuring alignment with wider WFP policies.

· Provide advice to managers and employees on complex issues, understanding their needs and ensuring that HR policies, procedures, processes, systems and tools are available and correctly applied to support them.

· Ensure the effective management of the employment relationship between WFP and its staff determining conditions of service, contracts and appropriate entitlements, and resolving more complex employee relations issues.

· Manage capability building, working with managers to understand individual skills and business requirements, and delivering development solutions which equip people with the skills and knowledge required to meet current and future challenges.

· Plan and deliver an onboarding process which ensures new employees have a positive experience of WFP, and are successfully integrated into their new role and the organization.

· Contribute to building and managing talent within WFP, working with managers to understand their need and planning/implementing solutions to recruit, retain, manage and develop a high caliber workforce to deliver business objectives.

· Deliver organizational design activities that enable senior management to define and organize structures and jobs, and allocate people to the right places in order to improve efficiency.

· Lead and motivate a small of HR staff, monitoring performance, providing coaching, training and guidance to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance.

· Monitor the accurate and compliant recording of data; coordinate and prepare timely corporate statistics and conduct analysis, identifying trends and potential issues, and proposing solutions to stakeholders.

· Maintain and share knowledge of best practice, and support the development and implementation of new/improved HR policies, systems and procedures to ensure they are reflective of legislation, and support WFP effectively.

· Other as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced university degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, Industrial Psychology or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses.

Experience: Typically five years or more of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in Human Resources with an interest in international humanitarian development. Experience of managing small teams of staff with related areas of expertise.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Sound theoretical understanding of HR concepts and principles with a broad knowledge of best practices, techniques and processes.

• Ability to lead, coach and motivate a team.

• Good communication skills with the ability to persuade, influence and adapt communication style to different situations and individuals.

• Knowledge of common business principles and processes and the ability to quickly assimilate UN/WFP specific processes and systems.

• Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships with human resources counterparts, managers and staff within HQ/regional/country office.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to establish priorities, and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under his/her supervision.

• Ability to draft clear concise reports or rationale for human resources decisions.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please upload your CV in English

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.

Candidates must get an auto confirmation email once applying

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.


How to apply:

Internal Candidates

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External Candidates

https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerjobId=72261&company=C0000168410P&username=

Sweden: Head of Unit Middle East and North Africa, International Department at the Swedish Red Cross

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Organization: Swedish Red Cross
Country: Sweden
Closing date: 24 Dec 2017

As Head of Unit you are the Swedish Red Cross (SRC) Representative and Operations Manager in the region. The operations include SRC's long-term program and emergency disaster support in the region. You will be responsible for the unit's strategic development, resource mobilization, monitoring and reporting SRC's activities in the specified region. You will be responsible for the unit's strategic development and identification of new collaboration areas as well as analysis of the disaster support. Furthermore, relations with partners in the region are managed (IFRC, ICRC and national societies) and other relevant external players of the unit. Your unit consists of two to three Desk officers based in Stockholm as well as a varied number of field-based colleagues. You guide and motivate your unit through clear delegation and active ongoing dialogue.

Within the International Department there are Thematic Expert Competencies (eg Health, WASH, Disaster Management, Organizational Development, Programming and Monitoring) to support you and your unit. In addition, you will work close to a business controller of your region. The work involves a lot of traveling.

Your assignment

  • Being a part of the department's management team

  • Ensuring that SRC's humanitarian work in the region is relevant and effective

  • Developing and maintaining good relations with National Red Cross / Red Crescent Societies, ICRC and IFRC with a view to contributing to good movement cooperation to promote humanitarian work

  • Managing and developing relationships with donors and respecting reporting requirements

  • Responsible for the region's budget and personnel management

  • Have an overall security responsibility for SRC staff located in your region

Qualifications

  • Relevant academic education

  • At least six years of work experience in humanitarian or development activities, of which at least three years in field. Good analytical ability

  • Experience of personnel management and safety responsibilities in complex environments

  • Good knowledge of the global humanitarian system

  • Good knowledge of the political and humanitarian context in the region

  • Experience in program development and program management as well as application process in the aid sector

  • Very good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish as well as English

  • Driving Licence

  • Security training, HEAT or equivalent

Merited

  • Previous experience of the Red Cross / Red Crescent / ICRC / IFRC is meritorious

  • Additional language skills are meritorious

Personal qualifications

  • Ability to lead, coach and motivate staff

  • Systematic and structured

  • Very good communication ability

  • Very good strategic and analytical ability

  • Performance and process oriented

  • Culturally aware, good ability to interact

The position is a permanent employment, which begins with a 6-month probation period and is located at our office in Hornsgatan, Stockholm. Frequent trips to your region are part of the position.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Melker Måbeck, Head of the International Department, which is most easily reached via our reception +468-452 46 00. You can also send an email to: Melker.Mabeck@redcross.se.

We discourage calls from sellers of recruitment-related services.


How to apply:

https://www.redcross.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-tjanster/?aguid=97C00D7301AD4051BACF93DFE128578F

Somalia: SUPPLY ASSISTANT

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Organization: UN Support Office in Somalia
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 13 Jan 2018

This position is funded for an initial period of one year, extension of appointment will be subject to budgetary approval. Appointment against this post is on a local basis. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred in order to take-up the appointment. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening.

Interested applicants who are working with UN Contractors must fulfil the obligations of their contracts with the UN Contractors in order to be eligible to apply for this vacancy.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships:

This position is located in Vehicle Plant and Equipment Maintenance Section (VPEMS), in Kismayo, Somalia. The Supply Assistant reports to Chief, Vehicle maintenance Unit.

Responsibilities:

Within delegated authority, the Information systems assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

· Receives authorized on-line requisitions for stores’ supplies from Unit Chiefs verifies requisitions in accordance with sections’/units’ monthly requirements.

· Ensures that supplies are issued to requesting offices/sections as per approved requisitions without delay.

· Monitors stock of supplies in the stores; conducts regular stock taking of expendable items in the supply stores; informs the supervisor on discrepancies observed and on supplies which require stock replenishment in a timely manner.

· Ensures that items in the supply stores are arranged in an orderly manner and ensures that supplies are issued to requestors before expiration date of the products.

· Assists in raising requisitions for services and items required by the supply Stores; coordinates with offices and sections about the requests received. Provides updates of requisition status on a regular basis.

· Assists Receipt and Inspection Unit (R&I) in receiving and inspecting goods delivered by vendors and managed by Supply Unit.

· Processes internal R&I reports for goods in the Supply Stores and forwards to R&I Unit for processing records of the goods in the system and issue to end users according to established procedures.

· Updates and monitors stock cards for acquired products.

· Participates in the acquisition and the drafting of preliminary specifications for requirements;

· Assists in conducting periodic inventory of UN Non-Expendable property in Supply stores and updates records in the system by processing issue vouchers to individual end users of UN property for purpose of transparency and accountability.

· Prepares write-off requests for property which is lost, obsolete or damaged.

· Receives technical evaluation reports from Technicians on damaged property or property which has become obsolete and raises request for write-off in the system to facilitate submission by the Claims office.

· Ensures that property approved for write-off and disposal is handed over to the Property Disposal Unit in a timely manner. Provides updates of write-off requests status on a regular basis.

· Assists in preparing a variety of monthly, yearly and ad hoc inventory reports of the field mission's property.

· Maintains updates and ensures accuracy and completeness of computer database recording requisition details, purchase orders, delivery and other supply related actions and monitors reports.

· Performs other duties as required.

Competencies:

Professionalism: Knowledge of supply operations, practices and contract management. Ability to specify business rules in the specific supply area. Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings

Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience: At least five (05) years of progressively responsible experience in inventory and supply management, property management, logistics, procurement, warehousing, administrative services, or related area.

Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English and Somali (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of other UN language is an advantage.

Assessment Method: Evaluation of qualified candidates for this positions may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.


How to apply:

Qualified candidates may submit their applications including their United Nations Personal History form (P.11) to the address mentioned below quoting vacancy announcement number and functional title on the subject line on or before the deadline. The P.11 is on the https://unsos.unmissions.org/jobs. Applications submitted after the deadline January 13, 2018 will not be accepted. Curriculum Vitaes (CVs) will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Email: recruitment-unsoa@un.org

Kindly attach a copy of High School Certificate, Passport and or National Identification Card. These are required as part of your application for consideration of eligibilty. Please note CID and NISA Certificates are required at a later stage of the recruitment process.

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs.

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).

Moldova: Evaluation Team Leader, Analytical Services IDIQ, Final Evaluation of the Support to Local Government (SLG) Program, Moldova

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Organization: Social Impact
Country: Moldova
Closing date: 16 Jan 2018

Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

Proposal Objective:

SI is developing a proposal for an anticipated five-year $24M USAID Analytical Services IDIQ contract that will provide analytical and other program support services including but not limited to assessment, performance monitoring, evaluation, development data management, collaboration, learning, outreach, and communications services, and to support Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus to strengthen the implementation of Country Development Cooperation Strategies (CDCSes). Task Orders will extend up to two years beyond the period of performance.

SI is also responding to an illustrative RFTOP under this IDIQ for a final evaluation of the SLG program in Moldova. The purpose of the SLG final performance evaluation is twofold: (1) to assess the relevance and effectiveness of selected SLG activities intended to strengthen the capacity of assisted local governments to improve municipal services and municipal financial management and (2) to discuss approaches for potential follow-on programming.

Position Description:

SI is seeking an Evaluation Team Leader for this illustrative final evaluation.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and conduct the final performance evaluation.
  • Manage a team of technical evaluators and subject matter experts for this short-term effort.
  • Direct communication with USAID.
  • Finalize the report.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree.
  • Prior experience as an Evaluation Team Leader designing and/or conducting performance evaluations of international development projects.
  • Good knowledge of the USAID Evaluation Policy and evaluation reporting requirements.
  • Knowledge of Eastern Europe/CIS region governance issues.
  • Experience in engendered evaluation methods and knowledge of gender issues in the public governance sector.
  • Fluency in English and proficiency in a locally spoken language (Russian, Ukrainian).
  • Ability and willingness to travel throughout Moldova.

Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.


How to apply:

https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SOCIIMPA2&cws=1&rid=1872

Moldova: Evaluation Specialist, Analytical Services IDIQ, Final Evaluation of the Support to Local Government (SLG) Program, Moldova

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Organization: Social Impact
Country: Moldova
Closing date: 16 Jan 2018

Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

Proposal Objective:

SI is developing a proposal for an anticipated five-year $24M USAID Analytical Services IDIQ contract that will provide analytical and other program support services including but not limited to assessment, performance monitoring, evaluation, development data management, collaboration, learning, outreach, and communications services, and to support Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus to strengthen the implementation of Country Development Cooperation Strategies (CDCSes). Task Orders will extend up to two years beyond the period of performance.

SI is also responding to an illustrative RFTOP under this IDIQ for a final evaluation of the SLG program in Moldova. The purpose of the SLG final performance evaluation is twofold: (1) to assess the relevance and effectiveness of selected SLG activities intended to strengthen the capacity of assisted local governments to improve municipal services and municipal financial management and (2) to discuss approaches for potential follow-on programming.

Position Description:

SI is seeking an Evaluation Specialist for this illustrative final evaluation.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the evaluation methodology, and tools.
  • Participate in data collection and fieldwork.
  • Provide inputs to the report.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree.
  • Experience developing evaluation methodology and tools on performance evaluations of international development projects.
  • Good knowledge of the USAID Evaluation Policy and evaluation reporting requirements.
  • Knowledge of Eastern Europe/CIS region governance issues.
  • Experience in engendered evaluation methods and knowledge of gender issues in the public governance sector.
  • Fluency in English and proficiency in a locally spoken language (Russian, Ukrainian).
  • Ability and willingness to travel throughout Moldova.

Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.


How to apply:

https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SOCIIMPA2&cws=1&rid=1871

Afghanistan: Humanitarian Programme Coordinator Cordaid, Afghanistan

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Organization: Cordaid
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 04 Jan 2018

Cordaid believes in a world without poverty and exclusion. We strive for just and sustainable societies where every person counts. We stand for knowledge and talent sharing between North and South, between farmers and businesses, between activists and policymakers. Where poverty, conflict and exclusion divide societies, we connect people and communities. We stand for professionalism, expertise and solidarity across borders. We aim at maximizing our social impact and contributing to systemic change. We operate where natural disasters strike, where conflicts tear up communities and where lack of opportunities and service delivery keep families in extreme poverty.

Cordaid is one of the leading CSO’s in the Netherlands, working in fragile contexts on Health, Resilience, Economic opportunities, Humanitarian aid and Security & Justice. Apart from our work abroad we also contribute to new forms of job creation and social innovation in The Netherlands.

Cordaid is a member of the international Catholic networks Caritas and CIDSE and we are active in worldwide civil society networks. We work in around 30 countries in Africa, Middle East and Asia.

For the Cordaid Country office in Afghanistan**,** Cordaid is looking for a

Humanitarian Programme Coordinator

Introduction

Cordaid has been working in Afghanistan for over 15 years. Its programme focuses on several intervention areas, including health, humanitarian aid, security and justice and women leadership. Cordaid manages and supports this programme largely from its country office in Kabul, with other staff and local implementing partners in project areas. Currently Cordaid Humanitarian unit is implementing Multi Purpose Cash and shelter projects.

To address the plight of the large number of returnees and IDPs that have settled in different parts of Afghanistan, the on-going violence and other humanitarian emergencies related to natural disasters, Cordaid together with local and international NGO partners is involved in Humanitarian programme development, programme implementation, monitoring and capacity building.

Position and responsibility

The Humanitarian Programme Coordinator (HPC) is responsible for designing, expanding, coordinating, managing and monitoring Cordaid’s humanitarian aid programme in Afghanistan. He/ she will link and develop programmes with other Cordaid programmes in Afghanistan such as Security & Justice, Health and Resilience, will lead the Afghanistan Joint Response and will support the capacity building of local partner organizations.

The HPC will report to the Cordaid Country Director in Kabul and liaise closely with the relevant technical officers of the Humanitarian Aid unit at Cordaid HQ in The Hague. The HPC will also cooperate closely with the Programme Managers in Health and Security & Justice of Cordaid in Afghanistan, as well as liaise and coordinate with other programmes implemented by Cordaid in Afghanistan.

General objective of the posting

Ø Support programme development and strategic position of Cordaid on Humanitarian Aid (HA);

Ø Provide (strategic) leadership to the Cordaid HA team and its partners in Afghanistan;

Ø Support capacity development of selected local partner organizations in the areas of HA;

Ø Link where possible with other Cordaid programmes in country, develop new initiatives jointly and or using their structure, network, expertise etc;

Ø Contribute to Cordaid Afghanistan’s contingency planning and that of partners including preparedness;

Ø Lead the Afghanistan Joint Response, an alliance of Dutch NGOs responding to humanitarian needs in the country ensuring quality and timely implementation and collaborative impact;

Ø Develop consortia and identify, develop and support new HA projects;

Ø Acquisition, networking, representation and coordination within the Afghanistan and International network, International NGO community, UN agencies and UN clusters, and potential back donors (ECHO, EC, Netherlands Embassy & Foreign Affairs, UN agencies and Private funds, amongst others);

Ø Any other responsibilities that can reasonably be asked from the HPC position.

Specific objectives:

Programme development and strategic positioning:

  • Explore opportunities and threats for the Cordaid HA programme in Afghanistan as well as the strengths and weaknesses of Cordaid herein;
  • Explore potential local and international partner organization to cooperate with in Cordaid HA Programme;
  • Actively contribute towards the design and updating of Country Strategic Plans and Annual Work Plans.

Identify, Develop and Support Proposals and Projects:

  • Carry out and lead assessments;
  • Develop consortia;
  • Develop project proposals (narrative, logframe, budget, workplan) for ECHO, EC, DFID, USAID and OCHA and/or other donors on HA;
  • Support and cooperate with local and International partners in developing their proposals (narrative, work plan, budget, logframe) and implement their funded projects for HA, using project cycle management tools;
  • Support project development to strengthen and build upon linking HA with CMDRR and Livelihood projects, and possible other projects (e.g. Health, Security & Justice));
  • Responsible for planning, evaluation and audits (with support of financial experts) as foreseen per grant contract;
  • Regular visits to project sites to monitor progress of projects funded by Cordaid and back donors;
  • Responsible for reporting to Cordaid HQ and others based on partner reports and visits.

Capacity Development on HA and Disaster Preparedness (DP):

  • Help organize and facilitate trainings for staff of local partner organizations in the areas of emergency preparedness & response, based on International Humanitarian Standards.
  • Provide technical assistance on HA and DP and accompany/backstop staff of local partner organizations to enable long-term skills-transfer;
  • Improve learning, linking and coordination between partner organizations, key stake holders ( local government, institutional donors, etc.) to strengthen networks and establish contingency plans;
  • Support documentation of human interest stories, lessons learned, best practices and strategic opportunities related to Cordaid and partners’ programmes and projects.

Networking, Representation and Acquisition:

  • Identify and establish contacts with relevant organizations and stakeholders as strategic to Cordaid’s HA and DP interventions in Afghanistan;
  • Explore added value of Cordaid and promote Cordaid’s interests within relevant clusters;
  • Explore potential areas for collaboration and mobilize opportunities and resources;
  • Provide regular humanitarian situation updates and ensure issues calling for intervention of the Cordaid Humanitarian Aid team are reported in a timely manner;
  • Represent Cordaid’s HA programme in relevant UN and other humanitarian coordination / thematic cluster meetings, in coordination with the Country Director.

Qualifications

· Relevant education in Humanitarian Aid and related development studies;

· At least 5 years proven experience with analysing, developing, managing and monitoring emergency response programs and participatory needs assessments;

· Proven experience with developing, managing and monitoring emergency preparedness programs;

· Strong proposal writing skills (ECHO, EC, UN, etc.);

· Experience in assessing needs for and/or delivering HA and DP training;

· Experience in building capacity and backstopping local partners in conflict-affected states, preferably in Afghanistan;

· Experience with cash based interventions and shelter projects;

· Experience in training local partners in DP and preparing contingency plans with them is an asset

· Strong (financial) project management, analytical and problem-solving skills;

· Experience of working with internationally-funded programmes, including coordination, reporting and monitoring according to different donor templates (e.g. ECHO, EC, DFID, USAID, OCHA);

· Previous work experience in and knowledge of Afghanistan’s socio- political environment is a must;

· Be diplomatic, culturally sensitive and result-oriented;

· Experience in working in security sensitive environment in complex (post)conflict situations;

· Excellent English language writing and communication skills

Specifics of duty station

The Humanitarian Programme Coordinator will be based in Kabul. Kabul has fair medical facilities, international shops and local markets and an international airport. Movement is limited.

The safety and security situation in Afghanistan remains volatile, but is constantly monitored by Cordaid and appropriate policies are in place and the fact that Afghanistan remains a single-posting country. Pending security, the successful candidate will have to travel regularly to the field (Nangarhar, Herat, Kunduz, Uruzgan) for project monitoring and for consultation and coordination meetings.

This is a non-accompanied posting

Contract information

The contract period is for an initial period of six months, with the possibility of extension, starting as soon as possible (preferably 1 February, 2018). We offer a Cordaid contract with a competitive salary and a benefit package which includes R&R, comprehensive insurance cover, social security, pension contribution and a holiday allowance.


How to apply:

Further information & how to apply

Applications including a motivation letter and extensive CV in English, including the contact details of at least three professional references, should be forwarded on attn.. of mr. J. Tokeshi before 4 January 2018**.**

An assessment might be part of the procedure.

Please note that we accept applications through our website only: https://www.cordaid.org/en/working-cordaid/vacancy-overview/international/?cd_job_id=92498.


Ukraine: Senior Anti-Corruption Advisor, Analytical Services IDIQ, USAID Ukraine Corruption Assessment, Ukraine

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Organization: Social Impact
Country: Ukraine
Closing date: 16 Jan 2018

Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

Proposal Objective:

SI is developing a proposal for an anticipated five-year $24M USAID Analytical Services IDIQ contract that will provide analytical and other program support services including but not limited to assessment, performance monitoring, evaluation, development data management, collaboration, learning, outreach, and communications services, and to support Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus to strengthen the implementation of Country Development Cooperation Strategies (CDCSes). Task Orders will extend up to two years beyond the period of performance.

SI is also responding to an illustrative RFTOP under this IDIQ for multi-sectoral Ukraine Corruption Assessment intended to help USAID Regional Mission to Ukraine and Belarus (the Mission) strengthen its anticorruption assistance to Ukraine in 2018-2022. The purpose of the UCA is four-fold: (1) to assess the current capacity and commitment of key Ukraine stakeholders to design, carry on, and/or support effective anti-corruption efforts in 2018-2022, (2) identify gaps and opportunities in addressing corruption1 at the national and local level, (3) propose a strategy to depress corruption in the sectors and institutions covered by USAID’s CDCS and (4) recommend effective and efficient tools, which can be used to implement the proposed anti-corruption strategy.

Position Description:

SI is seeking a Senior Anti-Corruption Advisor to provide expertise relevant to anti-corruption in the Ukrainian context for this illustrative assessment.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide expertise relevant to anti-corruption in the Ukrainian context.
  • Participate in data collection and fieldwork.
  • Provide inputs to the report.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree.
  • Good knowledge of the USAID Evaluation Policy.
  • Knowledge of Eastern Europe/CIS region anti-corruption issues.
  • Experience in engendered assessment methods and knowledge of gender issues in anti-corruption.
  • Fluency in English and proficiency in a locally spoken language (Russian, Ukrainian).
  • Ability and willingness to travel throughout Ukraine.

Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.


How to apply:

https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SOCIIMPA2&cws=1&rid=1870

Denmark: Consultancy: Design/Development of UNICEF’s Local Market Influencing Framework, 2.5 months, MSFIC, UNICEF Supply Division

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Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Denmark
Closing date: 18 Dec 2017

Consultancy Title: Design/Development of UNICEF’s Local Market Influencing Framework

Location: Home based, with travel to Copenhagen, Denmark (twice for 2-3 working days with paid Daily Subsistence Allowance)

Duration: 2.5 months over the period of 4 months (approximately)

Start Date: January 2018

Reporting to: Chief, Markets, Supplier Financing and Innovation Centre, UNICEF Supply Division, Copenhagen.

BACKGROUND:

As part of its 2018-2021 Strategic Plan, UNICEF is committed to continue to influence global and local markets for children, including pursuing a research and development pipeline of vaccines, medicines and technologies for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal targets. This will require attention to reducing market barriers that inhibit access to essential supplies for children.

In support of the above, UNICEF Supply Division (SD) is launching its Products and Markets global supply strategy that seeks to influence global and local markets collaboratively, for existing and future products/services, by incentivizing R&D and accelerating scale-up of fit-for-purpose products, and addressing access, affordability and value for money, to improve the lives of all children.

Over the years, UNICEF has honed expertise and processes to encourage innovation of essential commodities and products for children, and to influence markets including through targeted deployment of supply financing tools to ensure commodities and products are accessible, affordable, appropriate, and produced by a competitive supply base. For the 2018-2021 OMP, UNICEF will seek to address the unfinished MDG agenda but also to tackle new challenges and contribute to the realization of child rights in changing contexts as articulated in the SDGs, for example to tackle climate change, urbanization, migration, neglected infectious diseases as well as non-communicable diseases. While these challenges will demand new or augmented programmatic responses, some may necessitate new products and markets.

Over the next 10-15 year horizon, many countries, including in parts of Africa, will transition to middle income country status. These transitions will result in reduced donor support, scale up of domestic financing, but also an increased ambition by programme country governments to source products locally.

Local production offers several benefits including proximity to programmes; it facilitates product tailoring to meet local needs; it can support broader economic development goals. Governments have therefore been increasingly expressing their preference for certain products to be developed and produced in-country or ‘on continent’.

While UNICEF has already been successful in procuring at least half of its products from programme countries, these shifts will increase the need for UNICEF to translate its successful market influencing agenda to local markets.

Against this backdrop and as part of its Products and Markets global supply strategy, UNICEF SD seeks to devise a framework that can help guide UNICEF Regional and Country Offices’ efforts to positively influence local markets for strategic essential commodities for children.

DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT:

Under the supervision of the Chief, Markets, Supplier Financing and Innovation Centre, UNICEF Supply Division, Copenhagen, the consultant will:

  • Scoping
  • conduct interviews/consultations with Regional Supply Advisers (RSAs) and key informants in UNICEF SD, Regional and Country Offices (to be identified by RSAs) to map the needs for local market influencing guidance and collect lessons from local market influencing initiatives that may not be fully documented. The aim of this portion of work is to understand the scope of opportunity and breadth of need for a local market influencing framework, and to identify case studies for more in-depth assessment.
  • conduct a desk-based review of the market influencing strategies, approaches and tools that UNICEF has deployed at global level to incentivize product innovation and move markets for strategic essential commodities for children towards a more healthy state. The aim here is to identify existing capabilities and processes that can be adapted to local contexts.
  • collect and analyze information (through literature review and consultations, as required) on local market influencing approaches and initiatives that have been implemented by other actors spanning across different markets for strategic commodities, e.g. health, nutrition, WASH, education, disabilities…
  • Case Studies
  • Document 3-5 pertinent case studies to illustrate how market influencing initiatives have been devised and implemented in local contexts.
  • Framework Development
  • draft a framework (linking this back to the above case studies) that i) defines the circumstances in which UNICEF could/should consider local market influencing interventions, based on the nature and condition of the market and UNICEF’s role therein; ii) describes the pathway for devising and implementing customized market influencing interventions, including existing tools and how these can be adapted to local contexts; and iii) describes how to monitor and evaluate the results of interventions.
  • present the draft framework to the SD Influencing Markets Coordination Group, Regional Supply Advisers and other key stakeholders (to be identified by the supervisor) to solicit feedback and inputs.
  • prepare the final version of the framework for approval by SD Senior Management and dissemination to UNICEF Regional and Country Offices.
  • Training Design
  • design a training curriculum based on the developed local market influencing framework, including relevant training materials (high-quality PowerPoint slides, handouts, group exercises, etc.) for a 2-day workshop to accompany the rollout of the framework to UNICEF Regional and Country Offices.
  • KEY DELIVERABLES:

  • Report summarizing the outputs of the scoping exercise (per description of activities above)
  • Report documenting lessons from 3-5 specific case studies of pertinent local market influencing initiatives (per description of activities above)
  • Draft and final local market influencing framework document
  • Training curriculum including relevant training materials for workshops on the application of the framework.
  • QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

    Education: Advanced University Degree in Business, Economics, Industrial Policy, International Development or other related field.

    Work Experience:A minimum of five (5) years professional work experience in market research, market dynamics, market shaping, business development, international development or economics is required.

    Competencies: The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following competencies that are considered to be necessary to this consultancy:

  • Communication
  • Working with People
  • Applying Technical Expertise
  • Analyzing
  • Creating and Innovating
  • Formulating Strategies and Concepts
  • Technical Knowledge

  • Market dynamics relating to health, nutrition, and/or products used in resource-poor settings.
  • Commercial activities (acquisitions / business / contracting) in the private or public sectors
  • “push”/“pull” industry incentives, innovative financing mechanisms and/or supplier financing structures
  • Languages: Fluency in both written and spoken English required.

    EVALUATION PROCESS:

    Qualified candidates are requested to submit:

  • Cover letter/application.
  • Financial quote for the consultancy which must include: the total consultancy fee (broken down into daily rate in US Dollars and number of consultancy days), travel costs (with details of the economy class ticket price) and administrative fees (if applicable, broken down into the separate categories of costs like internet, phone etc).
  • CV.
  • Examples of previous, relevant work.
  • References.
  • Questions can be sent to pkalpaxis@unicef.org with subject line “Consultancy - Development of UNICEF’s Local Market Influencing Framework”.

    Please be informed that all applications to UNICEF are handled via UNICEF’s online recruiting system. You can apply to the above consultancy by creating your profile and application at our website: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index.php Requisition no: 509528.

    Applications must be submitted through the UNICEF electronic application system by18 Dec 2017, 17:00 CET. Applications submitted by email or without a daily rate will not be considered.

    UNICEF considers best value for money as a criteria for evaluating potential candidates. As a general principle, the fees payable to a consultant or individual contractor follow the “best value for money” principle, i.e. achieving the desired outcome at the lowest possible fee. Please note that consultants and individual contractors are responsible for assuming costs for obtaining visas and travel insurance. Successful applicants will be invited to a telephone interview and will be evaluated by the following criteria:

    TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (max. 70 points)

    Overall Response (20 points)

    Understanding of tasks, objectives and completeness and coherence of response

    Overall match between the ToR requirements

    Technical Capacity (50 points)

    Relevance of consultant’s experience with similar projects and as per required qualifications

    Quality of previous work

    References

    TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION – Total Points

    FINANCIAL PROPOSAL (max 30 points)

    Daily rate, lump sum, per deliverable

    Economy Air Ticket

    Total estimated cost of contract (proposed contract fee only)

    FINANCIAL PROPOSAL – Weight Combined Score

    TOTAL SCORE

    General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants / Individual Contractors

    1. Legal Status

    The individual engaged by UNICEF under this contract as a consultant or individual contractor (the “Contractor”) is engaged in a personal capacity and not as representative of a Government or of any other entity external to the United Nations. The Contractor is neither a "staff member" under the Staff Regulations of the United Nations and UNICEF policies and procedures nor an "official" for the purpose of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations, 1946 (“the Convention”). The Contractor may, however, be afforded the status of "Expert on Mission" in the sense of Section 22 of Article VI of the Convention and if the Contractor is required by UNICEF to travel in order to fulfill the requirements of this contract, the Contractor may be issued a United Nations Certificate in accordance with Section 26 of Article VII of the Convention.

    2. Obligations

    The Contractor shall complete the assignment set out in the Terms of Reference for this contract with due diligence, efficiency and economy, in accordance with generally accepted professional techniques and practices.

    The Contractor must respect the impartiality and independence of UNICEF and the United Nations and in connection with this contract shall neither seek nor accept instructions from anyone other than UNICEF. During the term of this contract the Contractor must refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on UNICEF or the United Nations and must not engage in any activity that is incompatible with the administrative instructions and policies and procedures of UNICEF. The Contractor must exercise the utmost discretion in all matters relating to this contract.

    In particular, but without limiting the foregoing, the Contractor (a) will conduct him- or herself in a manner consistent with the Standards of Conduct in the International Civil Service; and (b) will comply with the administrative instructions and policies and procedures of UNICEF relating to fraud and corruption; information disclosure; use of electronic communication assets; discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and abuse of authority; and the requirements set forth in the Secretary General's Bulletin on Special Measures for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse.

    Unless otherwise authorized by the appropriate official in the office concerned, the Contractor must not communicate at any time to the media or to any institution, person, Government or other entity external to UNICEF any information that has not been made public and which has become known to the Contractor by reason of his or her association with UNICEF or the United Nations. The Contractor may not use such information without the written authorization of UNICEF, and shall under no circumstances use such information for his or her private advantage or that of others. These obligations do not lapse upon termination of this contact.

    3. Title rights

    UNICEF shall be entitled to all property rights, including but not limited to patents, copyrights and trademarks, with regard to material created by the Contractor which bears a direct relation to, or is made in order to perform, this contract. At the request of UNICEF, the Contractor shall assist in securing such property rights and transferring them to UNICEF in compliance with the requirements of the law governing such rights.

    4. Travel

    If UNICEF determines that the Contractor needs to travel in order to perform his or her obligations under this contract, that travel shall be specified in the contract and the Contractor’s travel costs shall be set out in the contract. In cases where travel costs have not been set in the contract, travel may either be organized by UNICEF or reimbursed upon submission of receipts within ten (10) days of completion of a specific travel on the following basis:

    (a)UNICEF will pay for travel in economy class via the most direct and economical route, provided however that in exceptional circumstances, such as for medical reasons, travel in business class may be approved by UNICEF on a case-by-case basis.

    (b)UNICEF will pay for out-of-pocket expenses associated with such travel, up to an amount equivalent to the daily subsistence allowance that would be paid to staff members undertaking similar travel for official purposes.

    5. Statement of good health

    Before commencing work, the Contractor must deliver to UNICEF a certified self-statement of good health and take full responsibility for the accuracy of that statement. In addition, the Contractor must include in this statement of good health (a) confirmation that he or she has been informed regarding inoculations required for him or her to receive, at his or her own cost and from his or her own medical practitioner or other party, for travel to the country or countries to which travel is authorized; and (b) a statement he or she is covered by medical/health insurance and that, if required to travel beyond commuting distance from his or her usual place or residence to UNICEF (other than to duty station(s) with hardship ratings “H” and “A”, a list of which has been provided to the Contractor) the Contractor’s medical/health insurance covers medical evacuations. The Contractor will be responsible for assuming all costs that may be incurred in relation to the statement of good health.

    6. Insurance

    The Contractor is fully responsible for arranging, at his or her own expense, such life, health and other forms of insurance covering the term of this contract as he or she considers appropriate taking into account, among other things, the requirements of paragraph 5 above. The Contractor is not eligible to participate in the life or health insurance schemes available to UNICEF and United Nations staff members. The responsibility of UNICEF and the United Nations is limited solely to the payment of compensation under the conditions described in paragraph 7 below.

    7. Service incurred death, injury or illness

    If the Contractor is travelling with UNICEF’s prior approval and at UNICEF's expense in order to perform his or her obligations under this contract, or is performing his or her obligations under this contract in a UNICEF or United Nations office with UNICEF’s approval, the Contractor (or his or her dependents as appropriate), shall be entitled to compensation from UNICEF in the event of death, injury or illness attributable to the fact that the Contractor was travelling with UNICEF’s prior approval and at UNICEF's expenses in order to perform his or her obligations under this contract, or was performing his or her obligations under this contract in a UNICEF or United Nations office with UNICEF’s approval. Such compensation will be paid through a third party insurance provider retained by UNICEF and shall be capped at the amounts set out in the Administrative Instruction on Consultants and Individual Contractors. Under no circumstances will UNICEF be liable for any other or greater payments to the Contractor (or his or her dependents as appropriate).

    8. Arbitration

    (a)Any dispute arising out of or, in connection with, this contract shall be resolved through amicable negotiation between the parties.

    (b)If the parties are not able to reach agreement after attempting amicable negotiation for a period of thirty (30) days after one party has notified the other of such a dispute, either party may submit the matter to arbitration in accordance with the UNCITRAL procedures within fifteen (15) days thereafter. If neither party submits the matter for arbitration within the specified time the dispute will be deemed resolved to the full satisfaction of both parties. Such arbitration shall take place in New York before a single arbitrator agreed to by both parties; provided however that should the parties be unable to agree on a single arbitrator within thirty days of the request for arbitration, the arbitrator shall be designated by the United Nations Legal Counsel. The decision rendered in the arbitration shall constitute final adjudication of the dispute.

    9. Penalties for Underperformance

    Payment of fees to the Contractor under this contract, including each installment or periodic payment (if any), is subject to the Contractor’s full and complete performance of his or her obligations under this contract with regard to such payment to UNICEF’s satisfaction, and UNICEF’s certification to that effect.

    10. Termination of Contract

    This contract may be terminated by either party before its specified termination date by giving notice in writing to the other party. The period of notice shall be five (5) business days (in the UNICEF office engaging the Contractor) in the case of contracts for a total period of less than two (2) months and ten (10) business days (in the UNICEF office engaging the Contractor) in the case of contracts for a longer period; provided however that in the event of termination on the grounds of impropriety or other misconduct by the Contractor (including but not limited to breach by the Contractor of relevant UNICEF policies, procedures, and administrative instructions), UNICEF shall be entitled to terminate the contract without notice. If this contract is terminated in accordance with this paragraph, the Contractor shall be paid on a pro rata basis determined by UNICEF for the actual amount of work performed to UNICEF’s satisfaction at the time of termination. UNICEF will also pay any outstanding reimbursement claims related to travel by the Contractor. Any additional costs incurred by UNICEF resulting from the termination of the contract by either party may be withheld from any amount otherwise due to the Contractor under this paragraph.

    11. Taxation

    UNICEF and the United Nations accept no liability for any taxes, duty or other contribution payable by the consultant and individual contractor on payments made under this contract. Neither UNICEF nor the United Nations will issue a statement of earnings to the consultant and individual contractor.

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    To view our competency framework, please clickhere.

    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.


    How to apply:

    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=509528

    Italy: Executive Assistant - GS5

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    Organization: UN Children's Fund
    Country: Italy
    Closing date: 14 Jan 2018

    Post Information

    Job Title: Executive Assistant - Social Policy & Economic Analysis Unit

    Organizational Unit: Office of Research-Innocenti

    Post Location: Florence, Italy

    Job Level: GS5

    Job organizational context

    The Office of Research-Innocenti is the dedicated research office of UNICEF. It undertakes and commissions research on emerging or current issues of relevance for children in order to inform the strategic directions, policies and programs of UNICEF and its partners. The office explores emerging issues, identifies research gaps, and brings together existing researchers to support or undertake new research, data collection and analysis to address critical questions.

    Purpose for the job

    Under the supervision of the Chief of Social Policy & Economic Analysis (SEP), the Executive Assistant (EA) is responsible for executing a broad variety of administrative, programme and logistical support functions for the respective section and more broadly to the Office of Research-Innocenti, requiring thorough knowledge of UNICEF administrative procedures, processes, policies, rules and regulations. The tasks assigned are expected to be carried out with a high level of independence.

    Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

    • Administrative and secretarial support

    • Contracting

    • Budget Monitoring

    • Travel

    • Events and Conferences

    • General office support

    General Administrative Support

    Provide general administrative, programme and logistical support to Section/team’s activities ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules & regulations and established office procedures, prioritizing and carrying out administrative tasks independently. Keep regular communication with Supervisor and team members for updates and follow up on pending issues. Provide relevant information on applicable policies/procedures to support decision making, keeping abreast on updates.

    Liaise with internal/external partners and the field and manage queries/refer to appropriate individuals as required. Act as VISION focal point for the unit regarding travel, contracts or attendance records. Create and maintain project files. Liaise with Communications/Publications Section for the production of the section’s publications (writing, editing, translating, layout, printing and/or distribution).

    Draft and coordinate correspondence in English and prepare a variety of materials related to section’s work using Office software.

    Contracting

    Provide support for Section/team’s procurement of institutional/corporate and individual consultant services (Terms of Reference, solicitation documents, and support to selection processes and Notes for the Record) – including coordination for clearances with Ops team when applicable and submissions to the OoR Contracts Review Committee if needed. Support contract management, raising Purchase Orders in Vision, including uploading of relevant documentation (payments, evaluation and closures).

    Support to Section/team’s consultants: provide general information about team/office work arrangements, IT tools (shared and public drives/OneDrive/Vision), etc. to newly arrived consultants.

    Coordinate with IT/Operations Section for supplies/equipment/software/setup of UNICEF account for the section as necessary.

    Budget Monitoring

    Support monitoring of Section/team’s budget implementation, keeping track of expenditures, fund reservations and grants expiry. Provide periodic updates to Section Chief and flag any risks or actions for decision/follow up. Process information on Section budget allocations and commitments/payments. Provide assistance to Donor Reporting activities. Provide support for team’s budget preparation, mid-year revision and year end closure.

    Travel

    Provide assistance to Section/team’s staff/consultants on all aspects related to travel. Monitor/update section and individual projects travel plans and budgets. Arrange travel according to the organization’s travel policy, liaise with travel agent to obtain best value for money, raise Travel requests in Vision, and provide assistance for visa/medical/vaccine/security requirements. After travel has taken place follow-up and process travel certification/expense claim and file travel reports in order for trips to be closed in the system.

    Events and Conferences

    Liaise with OPS/Admin. Assistant in coordination of logistics of expert consultations, meetings, seminars, workshops and events organized or hosted by the Section.

    Office Support

    General support to any other Office of Research-Innocenti activities:

    Coordinate with other Executive Assistants to provide admin/secretarial support for office-wide activities, assist other units on peaks of work and cover for colleagues in their absence as required.

    Participate as a member of any of the Office of Research internal committees, boards or taskforces as needed.

    Engage proactively in problem solving or suggest improvements.

    Impact of Results

    The efficiency and effectiveness of support provided by the Executive Assistant ensures that a strong, timely and accurate administrative platform is provided to the respective sections, which in turn affects the implementation of the Office programmes and services by senior advisers and specialists in the team.

    Competencies and level of proficiency required

    Core Values

     Commitment

     Diversity and inclusion

     Integrity

    Core competencies

     Communication (I)

     Working with People (II)

     Drive for Results (I)

    Functional Competencies:

     Analyzing (I)

     Learning & Researching (I)

     Planning and organizing (I)

     Following Instructions and Procedures (I)

    Recruitment Qualifications

    Education: Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical courses or university degree related to work of the organization is an asset.

    Work Experience:

    • A minimum of 5 years of solid work experience in provision of administrative or clerical support services is required.

    • Working knowledge of UNICEF systems (SAP/VISION), policies and procedures is considered an asset.

    • Excellent knowledge and proficiency in the use of office standard computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is required.

    • Strong writing, interpersonal and communication skills are required.

    • Non-Italian candidates must be in possession of a valid work permit for Italy

    Language Requirements:

    Fluency in English (verbal and written) and Italian is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

    Only open to candidates who can legally work/live in Italy


    How to apply:

    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=509523

    Niger: USPSC Food for Peace Officer - Niger

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    Organization: US Agency for International Development
    Country: Niger
    Closing date: 29 Dec 2017

    In Niger, natural disasters (including drought, flooding, and pest invasions), Boko Haram-related
    conflict, and an influx of refugees from Nigeria and Mali have exacerbated food insecurity
    among vulnerable communities. The majority of households in Niger face chronic food
    insecurity due to structural vulnerabilities, including reliance on subsistence rain-fed agriculture
    with increasing rainfall variance and harsh climatic conditions. In Niger's Diffa region, ongoing
    Boko Haram-related conflict, an influx of Nigeria refugees, and internal population displacement
    have left local populations in a dire situation and highly food insecure. Additionally, land
    degradation and climate change have exacerbated food insecurity and weakened the resilience of
    Diffa residents.

    To improve food security and reduce malnutrition, FFP provided more than $76
    million in emergency and development food assistance in FY 2016. In partnership with the UN
    World Food Program, the UN Children's Fund, and NGO pmtners, FFP provides critical food
    assistance to displaced persons, refugees, and host communities in Niger through a combination
    of U.S. in-kind food, locally and regionally procured food, cash transfers, and food vouchers.
    FFP also supports three multi-year development food assistance programs, which aim to reduce
    food insecurity, malnutrition, and improve community resilience among rural households in the
    Maradi and Zinder regions. FFP aligns its programs with USAID's Resilience in the SahelEnhanced
    (RISE) initiative to address the root causes of vulnerability and to build resilience in
    the Sahel.

    The Food For Peace Officer in Niger will serve as a point of contact for NGOS and Public International Organizations (PIOs) such as WFP and UNICEF, US Government representatives, and others on Food for Peace food security issues in country. The FFPO will provide policy recommendations related to implementation of emergency programs, as well as analyze and assess program data from a variety of sources. The incumbent will report on all food security issues, including changes relating to the food security situation, policies, and requirements. They will serve as a food assistance expert to promote integration of food assistance with other programs to increase the effectiveness of the programs overall.


    How to apply:

    Please visit https://ffpjobs.com for the full solicitation, including the cover letter with resume requirements and the QRFs, a sample resume, and the 302-3 form.

    Applications must be received by the closing date and time at the address specified in the cover
    letter via email: ffprecruitmentteam@usaid.gov.
    Qualified individuals are required to submit:

    1. Complete, current resume. See cover page for resume requirements.
    2. Supplemental document specifically addressing the QRFs shown in the solicitation.
    3. USPSC Application form AID 302-3. Applicants are required to complete sections A through I. This form must be physically signed. Electronic signatures will not be accepted.Additional documents submitted will not be accepted.

    By submitting your application materials, you certify that all of the information on and attached
    to the application is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. You agree to allow all
    information on and attached to the application to be investigated.

    To ensure consideration of applications for the intended position, please reference the
    solicitation number and the position you are applying for on your application, and as the
    subject line in any email.

    Spain: Responsable de Logística Operacional

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    Organization: Acción contra el Hambre España
    Country: Spain
    Closing date: 26 Dec 2017

    Acción contra el Hambre es una organización internacional no gubernamental, privada, apolítica, aconfesional y no lucrativa, creada en 1979 para intervenir en todo el mundo. Su vocación es luchar contra el hambre, la miseria y las situaciones de peligro que amenazan a hombres, mujeres y niños indefensos. Actualmente 500 cooperantes y 5.000 trabajadores locales trabajan en la Red Internacional Acción contra el Hambre en más de cuarenta países en torno a cuatro ejes de intervención: nutrición, salud, seguridad alimentaria y agua y saneamiento.

    OBJETIVO GENERAL

    El responsable de logística operacional garantiza la adecuación y eficacia de la logística en el contexto de nuestros programas a través de la prestación de una asistencia técnica de calidad y del desarrollo y mantenimiento de herramientas adecuadas. El responsable de logística propondrá y ejecutará iniciativas de mejora continua con vistas a aumentar la eficiencia de la logística y su impacto en las operaciones.

    Para ello el responsable de logística operacional está a cargo de gestionar y es parte del equipo de logística operacional de sede, asegurando que ofrece un apoyo logístico eficiente y eficaz a los programas de terreno.

    Esto se pretende conseguir por medio de:

    • Asegurar un apoyo de alta calidad, claro, dirección y asesoramiento para los programas de Acción contra el Hambre y mantener la calidad de los procesos de logística dentro de la organización
    • Optimizar la utilización de los recursos existentes o desarrollar nuevas herramientas para mejorar la atención a los beneficiarios
    • Gestionar, desarrollar y liderar el equipo de logística operacional en sede y conducir el desarrollo técnico del personal logístico de terreno
    • Garantizar que las operaciones de logística de la organización cumplen con los requisitos de los donantes y los del marco legal de operaciones.

    OBJETIVOS ESPECÍFICOS DEL PUESTO

    Proceso: Seguimiento y apoyo técnico a misiones

    • Asegurar la implantación de las políticas, procesos, herramientas y proyectos específicos del área en todas las misiones y la sede
    • Definir y mantener actualizados los indicadores de logística. Analizar resultados y proponer cambios en consecuencia

    Proceso: Gestión de equipo

    • Preparación y revisión del plan anual y presupuesto del equipo de logística misiones en sede y su aplicación
    • Elaboración de las JDS y definición anual de las competencias clave del equipo
    • Trabajar con el equipo de recursos humanos para apoyar la contratación, desarrollo y retención de personal de logística de calidad

    Proceso: Identificación de Necesidades Formativas. Análisis y Planificación

    • Facilitar el impulso de una red de personal logístico en sede y terreno, garantizando un acceso constante a oportunidades de desarrollo y aprendizaje y ayudándoles en la gestión de los asuntos críticos relacionada con su ámbito de trabajo

    Proceso: Mejora continua y trabajo en excelencia

    • Desarrollo e implementación de mejores-prácticas dentro del sector y establecer claras vías de comunicación con otras partes de la organización con el fin de proporcionar información precisa relacionada con la logística en los procesos de licitación, gestión de riesgos, gestión del ciclo de proyectos, etc.

    PERFIL DEL CANDIDATO

    • Titulación en Logística, Ingeniería o similar, o experiencia equivalente
    • Gestión de la cadena de aprovisionamiento, control de stocks, gestión de riesgos, gestión de flota de vehículos.
    • Normativa de donantes internacionales (AECID; ECHO; DFID,…)
    • Conocimiento de ACF deseable, así como de la logística de otras organizaciones similares
    • Mínimo 3 años de experiencia en coordinación de operaciones logísticas en contextos difíciles (inseguridad, débil infraestructura, desastres, control remoto, …)
    • Experiencia en gestión de equipos, elaboración de planes de trabajo y presupuestos.
    • Conocimiento de ACF deseable, así como de la logística de otras organizaciones similares
    • Dominio del Castellano y del inglés, francés muy valorado
    • Dominio de informática a nivel de usuario (entorno Windows y paquete Office) Deseable conocimientos de sistemas de gestión de la cadena de aprovisionamiento
    • Viajes a terreno así como a otros países en los que se puedan realizar reuniones de coordinación, foros, clusters, etc.
    • Valorable experiencia previa en temas relacionados con la promoción de la igualdad de género u compromiso personal con la igualdad de género.

    SE OFRECE

    Integración en una organización dinámica, de reconocido prestigio profesional con proyección internacional.

    • Contrato: Permanente
    • Remuneración: entre 28.000 € y 32.000 € brutos anuales.
    • 25 días laborables de vacaciones anuales (proporcional al tiempo trabajado).
    • Tickets restaurante.

    How to apply:

    Sólo se consideraran las candidaturas recibidas a través de nuestro servicio on-line. Por favor haz click en el link siguiente para acceder al servicio

    https://employ.acf-e.org/

    Nota.- Dada la urgencia en este puesto, la vacante puede cerrarse antes de la fecha prevista. Para más información sobre este puesto, consulte nuestra página Web www.accioncontraelhambre.org en caso de no encontrarla aquí publicada se entiende que el proceso de selección ha sido cerrado.

    United States of America: Grants Manager

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    Organization: International Rescue Committee
    Country: United States of America
    Closing date: 26 Jan 2018

    Requisition ID: req804

    Job Title: Grants Manager

    Sector: Violence Protection

    Employment Category: Regular

    Location: USA-New York, NY - HQ

    Job Description

    Background/IRC Summary:

    Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global leader in providing emergency relief, rehabilitation, post conflict development, human rights protection, resettlement services and advocacy for refugees and others uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is committed to restoring hope, freedom, dignity, and self-reliance.

    The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and thorough accountability to those we serve.

    IRC is one of the first humanitarian organisations to bring together specific disciplines involved in violence prevention and response (VPR) in conflict affected settings to ensure collaborative and still specialized support to survivors and those at risk of violence. Over the past 16 years, IRC has pioneered and implemented programs that prevent and respond to violence against women and children, as well as other vulnerable groups in refugee settings and in other conflict-affected contexts, making the IRC a global leader in this field. IRC presently implements VPR programs to support social and political environments that foster freedom from violence, discrimination, and exclusion for vulnerable populations in contexts of conflict and displacement. Today, IRC manages VPR programmes in 26 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Haiti, with funding from governments, the UN, foundations, and private donors.

    Job Overview/Summary: The Grants Manager will maintain quality grants management for a number of grants within IRC's VPR Technical Unit. Reporting to the Deputy Director, Grants and Operations, this position will work closely with in-country and HQ grants staff, finance and business development to ensure timely and accurate grant reporting, maintenance of grant records, and leadership of the proposal process for new grants. The Grants Manager will also be responsible for tracking grant spending, developing spending plans, and managing internal disbursement of grant funding to country programs. This position has limited field travel and logistical support for special projects.

    Major Responsibilities:

    Grant and Budget Management

    • Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of Unit grants, donor compliance, and budget conditions and status
    • Review, track, and analyze expenditures for Unit grants
    • Review monthly BvAs and transaction detail reports, particpate in monthly budget meetings and ensure that all BvAs and financial reports accurately reflect the current and planned spending for the Technical Unit
    • Make any necessary spending plan adjustments for Technical Unit led grants
    • Attend and actively participate in all grant related meetings
    • Work in close collaboration with the Unit's Deputy Director for Grants and Operations to harmonize TU-led grants as part of the VPR Unit's grants and funding portfolio
    • Work with relevant VPR Unit and HQ-based finance staff to ensure accuracy of grant financial reports and to promptly identify and advise the Deputy Director, TU Director, and applicable grant leads on areas of concern
    • Review and process sub-grants to country programs for Unit activities
    • Manage and coordinate the approval of agreements, amendments, cost extensions and no-cost extensions for Unit grants
    • In partnership with program technical staff, manage and contribute to the development of TU-led grant budget proposals ensuring donor and IRC compliance
    • Utilize existing IRC standard grant management processes (OTIS, opening, review and closing grant meetings) and develop new tools or reporting formats to enhance grants management
    • Manage salary allocations for the Technical Unit by tracking and monitoring all salary lines in Technical Unit led grant budgets and accurately entering them into the appropriate IRC systems
    • Work with other technical unit grants & budget managers to streamline and harmonize IRC processes

    Donor Reporting and New Business

    • Develop guidance, templates, and toolkits to ensure timely submission of narrative and financial donor reports
    • Support Unit technical staff in the development of proposals for new development opportunities, including reviewing and contributing to concept notes, proposals and creating budgets
    • Manage OTIS (Opportunity Tracking Information System) workflow for proposals, ongoing grants, agreements and amendments
    • Assist in donor relations; participate in calls with select donors, represent Unit at donor meetings as required; and communicate relevant priorities to donors and internal business development and foundation relations units.

    Other support for special projects

    • Provide logistical assistance in the planning and execution of Unit workshops, meetings, and training
    • Assist Unit members with development of external reports, web content, presentations and technical tools as needed
    • Provide general administrative support as needed for the Technical Unit.
    • Other duties as assigned

    Key Working Relationships:

    Position Reports to: Deputy Director, Grants & Operations

    Position directly supervises: May supervise Program Assistants and/or Interns and Volunteers

    Other Internal and/or external contacts:

    · Internal: Regular contact with Technical Unit teams and Grants Managers in other units.

    Liaise with country program staff. Interact regularly with internal IRC departments, especially

    budget, finance, human resources and procurement.

    · External: Interact with donors, vendors, contractors, and consultants.

    Job Requirements:

    Education:

    • Bachelor's degree in relevant field is required.

    Work Experience:

    • 2 years of experience managing government and/or private grants
    • Demonstrated experience developing proposals for public and private donors

    Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

    • Excellent budget management skills including experience tracking expenses and developing spending plans
    • Excellent organizational skills: the ability to multi-task, learn quickly, and work independently and productively in a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to effectively liaise with and motivate a variety of people in a multi-cultural environment
    • Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, and Desktop Publishing. Proficiency in Excel preferred.

    Language Skills:

    • English fluency

    Working Environment:

    • Standard office work environment
    • Travel less than 20%

    How to apply:

    Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YXN0cmlkLm1hdGhldy4zMjI2MC4zODMwQGlyY2NkLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ

    Jordan: Regional Children and Armed Conflict Specialist

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    Organization: Save the Children
    Country: Jordan
    Closing date: 26 Dec 2017

    THE ORGANIZATION:

    Save The Children International employs approximately 17,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 60 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection.

    We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise children's rights and ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

    • No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
    • All children learn from a quality basic education and that
    • Violence against children is no longer tolerated

    Contract length: 12 months

    ROLE PURPOSE:

    The job holder will be the lead in developing SCI strategy, programming, advocacy and monitoring, evaluation, research and learning on Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) for the Middle East and Eastern European (MEEE) region. To this end, the incumbent will work across thematic area programmes (including Child Protection, Education, Youth/Adolescents, Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support (MHPSS), Health and Nutrition) to support quality programming for prevention, response and recovery to protect children from harm, identify violations and rebuild children's lives. To this end, the post holder will also be responsible for provide technical backstopping in setting up/strengthening SCI inputs into the Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism on Grave Violations Against Children (MRM) in relevant countries in the region.

    The CAAC specialist will be responsible for providing technical inputs, guidance and support to country office staff capacity development, as well as leading the development of regional (and potentially global) initiatives. The Regional CAAC Specialist is also responsible for building the technical capacity of SCI and partners at the country level in CAAC specific themes and keeping up to date with initiatives and developments in the field. The post holder is responsible for promoting best practice and supporting the alignment of the CAAC programme with the global Child Protection Thematic Strategy, Save the Children and Inter Agency principles, priorities and standards. This role requires the post holder to also work as necessary, in an emergency, and humanitarian context.

    The incumbent will play a representative role on behalf of SCI at key country level, regional and global fora and will be expected to serve as a thought leader on strategy, programming, and monitoring/evaluation. Through partnership development with other key actors in CAAC sector, the job holder will establish sustainable and strategic collaborative initiatives allowing to maintain high quality of CAAC interventions in the MEEE region.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

    Essential

    • Minimum 8 years of work experience working in a field related Children and Armed Conflict and/or protection in fragile contexts;
    • Experience in the design and development of programmes in conflict affected countries;
    • Strong familiarity with CAAC related legal frameworks, approaches, and international agreements;
    • Ability to work both in a high-level advisory and a hands-on technical capacity;
    • Experience in monitoring and evaluating protection programmes in emergency, transition and development contexts;
    • Excellent advocacy and communication skills, including a high level of written and spoken English.

    Desirable

    • Experience of preparing successful funding proposals for donors;
    • Working experience within the Middle East;
    • Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written).

    We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

    To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

    Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.


    How to apply:

    Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=bGl6YS4wMzMyMi4zODMwQHNhdmV0aGVjaGlsZHJlbmFvLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ


    Democratic Republic of the Congo: Nutrition Specialist, P-3, TA, Kananga, DRC

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    Organization: UN Children's Fund
    Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
    Closing date: 20 Dec 2017

    Organizational Context

    UNICEF has been achieving important progress on education, child rights, health, nutrition, and WASH in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Challenges remain, though, and despite its vast physical size and limitless natural resources, the DRC poses a complex operational environment in terms of infrastructure challenges. Child poverty is widespread, and according to a recent UNICEF study, 80 percent of children aged zero to 15 years old face at least two major deprivations. DRC is one of the ten countries that account for 60% of the global burden of wasting in children under 5 years old (UNICEF Annual Report 2012). The national average of severe wasting stands at 5.2%, with wide regional disparities.

    UNICEF DRC has been supporting government in treating severely malnourished children and in preventing undernutrition through infant and young child feeding (IYCF) activities, provision of vitamin A and deworming and engaging in community based nutrition programming. In addition, UNICEF is working with partners to boost effective interventions in the area of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health. In provinces featuring very high child mortality, UNICEF DRC has been helping to scale up family kits and community case management of child illnesses. With support from UNICEF and other partners, DRC has sustained its polio-free status and reduced measles outbreaks.

    Purpose for the job:

    The Nutrition Specialist will facilitate a timely and effective nutrition response in the Great Kasai provinces (Kasai, Kasai Central, Kasai Oriental, Lomami and Sankuru) and ensure that the capacity of provincial and local institutions is strengthened to respond to and coordinate emergency nutrition interventions that demonstrate results and impact achieved. Accountable for sector coordination, formulation, design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of nutrition programming - in line with UNICEF Core Commitments for Children - the Nutrition Specialist ensures overall efficiency and effectiveness of the project management, delivery and accomplishment of project goals and objectives.

    Under the overall direction of the UNICEF Senior Nutrition Specialist, and under the direct supervision of the Emergency Coordinator in Great Kasai, the Nutrition Specialist will ensure the continuation of a more effective response capacity by mobilizing agencies, organizations and NGOs to respond to the humanitarian crisis.

    The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programs/projects according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework.

    Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

  • Support to programs/projects development and planning.
  • Program management, monitoring and delivery of results.
  • Technical and operational support to program implementation.
  • Networking and partnership building.
  • Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building.
  • 1. Support to program/project development and planning

  • Contribute to/support the preparation/design and conduct/update of situation analysis for the nutrition sector/s to ensure timely comprehensive and current data on maternal and child nutrition are available to guide policy and development, design and management of nutrition programs/projects. Keep abreast of development trends to enhance program management, efficiency and delivery.
  • Participate in strategic program discussion on the planning of nutrition programs/projects. Formulate, design and prepare nutrition programs/projects proposal, ensuring alignment with the overall UNICEF’s Strategic Plans and Country Program and coherence/integration with UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDF), regional strategies and national priorities, plans and competencies.
  • Establish specific goals, objectives and strategies and implementation plans for the sector/s based on results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM). Prepare required documentations for program review and approval.
  • Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to discuss strategies and methodologies and to determine national priorities/competencies to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results.
  • Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes and to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of programs/projects with other UNICEF sectors and achievement of results as planned and allocated.
  • 2. Program management, monitoring and delivery of results

  • Plan and/or collaborate with internal and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators and other UNICEF/UN system indicators and measurement to assess/strengthen performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the assigned sector in nutrition programs.
  • Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual reviews with government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required action/interventions to achieve results.
  • Prepare/assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths/weaknesses in program and management, identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.
  • Actively monitor programs/projects through field visits, surveys and/or exchange of information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.
  • Monitor and verify the optimum/appropriate use of sectoral program resources (financial, administrative and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity and ensuring timely reporting and liquidation of resources.
  • Closely monitor supply management and compliance of materials delivered for programming.
  • Manage and provide professional development opportunities to nutrition team members.
  • Prepare regular/mandated program/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of program progress.
  • 3. Technical and operational support to program implementation

  • Provide technical guidance and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on interpretation, application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices and approaches on nutrition and related issues to support program development planning, management, implementation and delivery of results.
  • Participate in discussions with partners/clients/stakeholders to promote nutrition and development issues especially in the areas of emergency preparedness and maternal, newborn and child survival and development.
  • Draft policy papers, briefs and other strategic program materials for management use, information and/or consideration.
  • Participate in emergency preparedness initiatives, program development and contingency planning and/or to respond to emergencies in country or where designated as needed.
  • 4. Networking and partnership building

  • Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with nutrition sector government counterparts, national stakeholders and global partners/allies/donors/academia through active networking, advocacy and effective communication to build capacity and exchange knowledge/expertise to facilitate the achievement of program goals and social justice and equity for the rights of mothers, newborn and children.
  • Prepare communication and information materials for CO program advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for nutrition programs (maternal, newborn and child survival and development).
  • Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) discussions and planning on nutrition and related issues to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on HRP and other planning and preparation of nutrition programs/projects ensuring organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the inter-agency and inter-sectoral initiatives, in development planning and agenda setting.
  • 5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

  • Apply/introduce innovative approaches and good practice to build the capacity of partners and stakeholders and to support the implementation and delivery of more effective, concrete and sustainable program results.
  • Keep abreast of research, benchmark and implement best and cutting edge practices in nutrition management and information systems. Assess, institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programs and projects.
  • Organize and implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders to promote sustainable results on health-related programs/projects.
  • Recruitment Qualifications

    Education:

  • An Advanced University Degree or higher in nutrition, public health, nutritional epidemiology, global/international health and nutrition, health/nutrition research, policy and/or management, or other health related science field is required.(A Bachelor’s Degree combined with 2 additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.)
  • Experience:

  • A minimum of five years of professional experience in nutrition, public health, related research or planning and management in relevant areas of maternal, infant and child nutrition, at the international level some of which preferably in a developing country is required. Relevant experience in health/nutrition program/project development and management in any UN system agency or organization is an asset.
  • Language Requirements:

  • Fluency in French and English required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.
  • Remarks

    * The successful candidate for this recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.

    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

    Employment is conditional upon receipt of medical clearance, any clearance required, the grant of a visa, and completion of any other pre-employment criteria that UNICEF may establish. Candidates may not be further considered or offers of employment may be withdrawn if these conditions are unlikely to be met before the date for commencement of service


    How to apply:

    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=509469

    Bangladesh: IT Officer (national contract)

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    Organization: Danish Refugee Council
    Country: Bangladesh
    Closing date: 11 Jan 2018

    Danish Refugee Council, an international humanitarian NGO, is currently looking for an experienced IT Officer to work at its office in Cox’s Bazar.

    About the job

    The IT Support Officer is responsible to the Logistics & Procurement Manager for the day to day management of the IT infrastructure of the Cox’s Bazar office, and supporting improvements in DRC’s IT sector in coordination with the Logistics & Procurement Manager. This includes assistance in providing technical support and planning support to future initiatives to increase the in-country capacity. This requires a highly motivated and solution oriented individual who will be able to resolve operational critical challenges as they arise.

    The main responsibilities of the position include:

    • Maintain a registrar of IT Support requests across field offices and coordinate with L&P Manager to prioritize tasks and execute weekly workplans (including field travel to field offices as required).
    • Recommend Information Technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes, identifying problems, evaluating trends, and anticipating requirements.
    • Responsible for liaising with L&P Manager and Head of Admin to standardize IT products across Bangladesh field offices.
    • Responsible for tracking software licenses and users and confirming with HR prior to staff exit from DRC that software access has been handed back over to DRC.
    • Arrange IT meetings with Program and Operations staff to discuss Information Technology Issues and recommended solutions.
    • Periodic visits to the field offices to provide IT support and evaluate the status of the network and IT Infrastructure.
    • Design and implement new IT infrastructure solutions across DRC Bangladesh offices.
    • Manage backup systems for critical DRC data and make sure that backup is stored in both hard drive/server and cloud locations.
    • Coordinate with Information Management Officer to set policies and folder structure/permissions for storage or archived or sensitive documents.
    • Manage online document sharing using Microsoft Office 365 software platform. Conduct trainings with staff in each office and create step-by-step User Guides accessible for non-IT audiences.
    • Provide induction and User Guide packages for newly arrived staff.
    • Administrate user profile system (Office365) and provide support to staff as requested, adhering to the DRC IT Policy.
    • Coordinate with Logistics and recommend IT assets for disposal or donation and support with bi-annual asset verification exercises (June and December) to update status of broken or outdated IT assets.
    • Report to the L&P Manager outcomes after field visits, meetings, plans, and performance.
    • Provide IT help desk function by providing assistance including hardware and software troubleshooting, and infrastructure support (i.e., servers) to all DRC staff.
    • Format and install drivers (including printer\scanner drivers) and relevant software for new laptops and desktops, making sure only authentic software is installed, in coordination with the procurement department.
    • Service and maintain DRC printers and other IT hardware.
    • Keep track of IT related supplies (e.g. software, anti-virus, equipment, etc.) and place Purchse Requests as stock is used up.
    • Other relevant tasks, as requested by Logistics and Procurement Manager.

    About you

    To be successful in this role we expect the following:

    Required

    • Degree in Information Technology
    • Minimum 2 years’ experience with IT service provision in large organisation.
    • Experience in setting up servers, routers and networks
    • Experience with maintaining printers and other IT hardware

    • Previous experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365

    • Excellent interpersonal and team skills

    • Fluency in written and spoken English

    • Commitment to and understanding of DRC’s aims, values and principles

    Desired

    • Masters Degree in IT subjects, preferably specialised in networking/servers.
    • Relevant qualifications or training courses.

    All employees are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

    • Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
    • Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
    • Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
    • Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
    • Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.

    We offer

    Location: Cox’s Bazar

    Start date: as soon as possible

    Contract length: 3 months with possibility of extension depending on funding


    How to apply:

    Application process

    Apply here

    Applications must be submitted through this page by clicking apply. Applications submitted by email will not be considered.

    Closing date for applications: 11th January 2018.

    Due to the urgency of the position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and recruitment may happen prior to the specified deadline.

    For any questions on the role please contact recruitment.drc.cxb@gmail.com. If you have general questions or difficulties with the application platform go to drc.ngo/jobsupport .

    The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 35 countries throughout the world. We are the largest humanitarian NGO in Denmark and consistently ranked as one of the world’s best NGOs according to Global_Geneva.
    We fulfil our mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people and host communities in the conflict areas of the world. We also advocate on behalf of conflict-affected populations globally on the basis of humanitarian principles and the Human Rights Declaration. Our work and long-term strategies are guided by our five core values: Humanitarian approach - Respect - Independence & neutrality - Inclusion - Honesty & transparency.
    You can read more about our vision and work on drc.ngo.

    Bangladesh: Site Operations Officer (national contract)

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    Organization: Danish Refugee Council
    Country: Bangladesh
    Closing date: 11 Jan 2018

    Danish Refugee Council (DRC), an international humanitarian NGO, is currently looking for highly qualified Site Operations Officers for DRC’s operations in Bangladesh, based in Cox’s Bazar/Kutupalong.

    About the job

    Under the supervision of the Site Operations Manager and in close coordination with Site Management and other DRC field units, the Site Operations Officer will support care, maintenance and small infrastructures improvements in the sites and will be responsible for managing cash for work activities related to site operations.

    • Regularly assess camp maintenance needs by physically verifying the premises.
    • Coordinate with Camp Administration to identify camp maintenance needs.
    • Hiring and management of daily workers/volunteers based on agreed criteria; management of the daily workers excel database; ensure weekly payment of daily in coordination with DRC Finance policies and procedures.
    • Undertake Cash for Work activities specific to the camp maintenance and repairs of small infrastructure.
    • Provide assistance to the logistics component of camp operations.
    • Any other duties as may be assigned by Site Operations Manager.

    About you

    To be successful in this role we expect the following skills and qualifications:

    • 1 years’ experience working with an INGO in a formal or informal camp setting
    • Experience in construction is desirable
    • Willingness to live and work in a challenging environment with limited resources
    • University education or equivalent experience
    • Working proficiency in Bengali, English and Chittagonian.

    All employees are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

    • Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
    • Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
    • Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
    • Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
    • Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.

    We offer

    Location: Cox’s Bazar/Kutupalong

    Start date: as soon as possible

    Contract length: 3 months

    Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff in Bangladesh.


    How to apply:

    Application process

    Apply here

    Applications must be submitted through this page by clicking apply. Applications submitted by email will not be considered.

    Closing date for applications: 11th January 2018.

    Due to the urgency of the position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and recruitment may happen prior to the specified deadline.

    For any questions on the role please contact recruitment.drc.cxb@gmail.com. If you have general questions or difficulties with the application platform go to drc.ngo/jobsupport

    The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 35 countries throughout the world. We are the largest humanitarian NGO in Denmark and consistently ranked as one of the world’s best NGOs according to Global_Geneva.
    We fulfil our mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people and host communities in the conflict areas of the world. We also advocate on behalf of conflict-affected populations globally on the basis of humanitarian principles and the Human Rights Declaration. Our work and long-term strategies are guided by our five core values: Humanitarian approach - Respect - Independence & neutrality - Inclusion - Honesty & transparency.
    You can read more about our vision and work on drc.ngo.

    Switzerland: Executive Assistant

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    Organization: International Committee of the Red Cross
    Country: Switzerland
    Closing date: 13 Jan 2018

    Purpose of the post

    The executive assistant is responsible for the effective management of the HR directorate’s office (HR/DIR). She/he coordinates the flow of information to and from the HR directorate, maintaining an overview of departmental workflows and priorities and addressing communication gaps, when they occur. He/she helps identifying crosscutting challenges and opportunities and contributes to prioritizing the work of the HR directorate. The executive assistant oversees the effective implementation of decisions taken by the HR directorate, the HR Leadership Team (HRLT), the ICRC directorate and the ICRC governance and follows up pending issues with the HRLT members for response, ensuring that the HR department delivers on its commitments. The executive assistant works in partnership with her/his counterparts in other departments, as well as with the governance’s assistants to ensure that the HR directorate’s work is coordinated seamlessly within the institution. The executive assistant**manages a team** of assistants (based in Geneva and Manila. The executive assistant drafts speeches, correspondence, and/or presentations for the HR director and deputy HR director.

    Main duties

    Management of the HR directorate’s office

    • 360° overview of the operational priorities, challenges and opportunities for HR/DIR
    • Screening, prioritization and actioning of all requests addressed to HR/DIR
    • Support the HLRT members in the implementation of decisions taken by the HRLT, as appropriate
    • Establishment and coordination of the calendar of the department
    • Design and coordination of the content of the department’s planning meetings/reviews, as well as weekly meetings of the HRLT ( + participating as active member in these meetings)

    • Serves as organizer (or supervises organization) of working group meetings

    • Tracks, monitors and follows-up on the progress of HR-department-related decisions, initiatives and commitments

    • Coordination of ‘’all HR’’ meetings (agenda, coordination of the logistic and technical team, overseeing of the feedback after the event)

    • Monitoring of the assistants team dynamics and advice to HR/DIR

    • Management of the working space for the whole department.

    • Facilitates interdepartmental communications on behalf of RH_DIR, when required.

    • Reviews, proofreads, and edits documents prepared for the director and deputy director’s signature.

    • Reads and screens incoming correspondence, makes preliminary assessment of the importance of materials and organizes documents, handles some matters personally, and forwards appropriate materials to the director, deputy director, HRLT members and HR-staff.

    • Receives and screens incoming calls and visitors, determines which are priority matters, and alerts the director and deputy director accordingly. Makes referrals to appropriate staff or provides requested information.

    • Establishes and maintains various filing and records management systems.

    Information Management

    • Makes an active contribution to implementing all information management projects or programs.
    • Ensures that policies/guidelines/directives from the Information Management unit are implemented.

    Team management

    • Supervision of a team of assistants, in terms of information management, administrative support and event management for the whole department
    • Full management of the team (recruitment, performance management, professional development)
    • Provides support in the planning and resource management, budget preparation and management for the department

    Internal representation

    • Representing the department in various consultation and working groups as appropriate
    • Drafting, editing and translation of messages, articles, announces, speeches and correspondence
    • Production of power points and other communication material, key messages, statistics

    • Makes an active contribution to implementing all information management projects or programs.

    • Ensures that policies/guidelines/directives from the Information Management unit are implemented.

    Team management

    • Supervision of a team of assistants, in terms of information management, administrative support and event management for the whole department
    • Full management of the team (recruitment, performance management, professional development)
    • Provides support in the planning and resource management, budget preparation and management for the department

    Internal representation

    • Representing the department in various consultation and working groups as appropriate
    • Drafting, editing and translation of messages, articles, announces, speeches and correspondence
    • Production of power points and other communication material, key messages, statistics

    Key Competencies required for this position

    • Confirmed analytical skills
    • « Problem-solving » skills
    • Detail-oriented, while also able to anticipate needs
    • Organized, structured, pro-active and pragmatic with strong process management skills
    • Ability to prioritize and work with calm under pressure and to meet deadlines, including flexibility and willingness to adapt to new priorities as they emerge
    • Well-honed interpersonal skills and proved ability to develop rapport with counterparts at all levels including senior decision-makers
    • Self-leadership and demonstrated ability to work in a team, while also being able to operate autonomously
    • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
    • Ability to make proposals and take decisions where precedents may not have been established
    • Ability to review several diverse reference sources and select and synthesize data for presentations and correspondence
    • Ability to follow complex instructions and to perform autonomously
    • Ability to think proactively and laterally

    Soft Skills

    • Proactive and dynamic, with a strong sense of initiative
    • Discreet and able to maintain strict confidentiality
    • Committed to team work and collective performance
    • Emotionally intelligent, can respond to subtle cues and react with situational appropriateness
    • Pays close attention to shifts in a team's behavior and temperament
    • Excellent social skills, able to operate with diplomacy
    • Understands that timing and judgment are the foundation of a smooth working relationship

    Education and Experience required

    • At least 5 years' experience as an Executive Assistant required, preferably in an international organization or company
    • Distinctive written and oral communication skills in French-English, including ability to structure and synthesizes complex issues
    • Advanced computer literacy, including with MS office suite: ability to develop compelling presentations an asset, MS Share Point and IBM Lotus Notes
    • Understanding of the HR functions and familiarity with HRIS main functionalities an asset
    • Experience in a coordination or managerial role an asset

    Addtional information

    Contract: open ended

    Location: HQ - Geneva

    Start date: ASAP

    Application deadline: 13.01.2018


    How to apply:

    To apply, please visit:

    http://bit.ly/2iWueUt

    Bangladesh: Female Translator (national contract)

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    Organization: Danish Refugee Council
    Country: Bangladesh
    Closing date: 11 Jan 2018

    Danish Refugee Council, an international humanitarian NGO, is currently looking for a highly qualified female translator for DRC’s operations in Bangladesh, based in Cox’s Bazar/Kutupalong.

    DRC have been registered in Bangladesh since 2013. In 2017, in response to the Rohingya influx, DRC are preparing to launch an integrated programme of support to the government in site management, shelter/NFI and protection. As a key part of this, DRC are opening up a main office in Cox’s Bazar, for which we need a motivated and capable female Translator / Interpreter to support our programme.

    About the job

    The Translator / Interpreter is responsible for ensuring effective and accurate written and oral translations according to the needs of the DRC office in Cox’s Bazar and programme in the Rohingya sites. Tasks include:

    • Translate for DRC staff during community-level consultations or liaison with authorities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of translation both ways
    • Translate DRC documents such as SOPs, tools, guidelines, presentations from English to Bangla or Rohingya (oral translation to audio file) and vice versa as requested.
    • Translate discussions / meetings / trainings as requested.
    • To inform the non-native-speaking employee if a statement is inappropriate in that setting, in order to avoid problems which may cause offence to anyone present.
    • Always keep respect towards the affected population, collaborators, authorities, military factions and DRC staff participating in discussions.
    • Ensure confidentiality of all translation is maintained as directed by the DRC managers
    • Ensure neutrality and avoid personal opinion when translating.
    • Inform international staff about local customs, tradition, etc. that will help understand better the context and better communicate.
    • Perform any administrative tasks required by supervisors
    • Ensure that translated documents are properly filed;
    • Assist with reporting (e.g. Government required reports);

    About you

    To be successful in this role you must have a relevant higher education qualification in English, or equivalent working experience in the English language ensuring fluency. Moreover, we also expect the following:

    • Have some knowledge in translation and interpretation
    • Speak fluent English, Chittagonian and/or Rohingya;
    • Work experience with foreign nationals

    All employees are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

    • Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
    • Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
    • Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
    • Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
    • Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.

    We offer

    Location: Cox’s Bazar/Kutupalong

    Contract length: 3 months with possibility of extension dependent upon funding

    Start date: As soon as possible

    Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff in Bangladesh.


    How to apply:

    Application process

    Apply here

    Applications must be submitted through this page by clicking apply. Applications submitted by email will not be considered.

    Closing date for applications: 11th January 2018.

    Due to the urgency of the position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and recruitment may happen prior to the specified deadline.

    For any questions on the role please contact recruitment.drc.cxb@gmail.com. If you have general questions or difficulties with the application platform go to drc.ngo/jobsupport

    The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 35 countries throughout the world. We are the largest humanitarian NGO in Denmark and consistently ranked as one of the world’s best NGOs according to Global_Geneva.
    We fulfil our mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people and host communities in the conflict areas of the world. We also advocate on behalf of conflict-affected populations globally on the basis of humanitarian principles and the Human Rights Declaration. Our work and long-term strategies are guided by our five core values: Humanitarian approach - Respect - Independence & neutrality - Inclusion - Honesty & transparency.
    You can read more about our vision and work on drc.ngo.

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