Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Grade: C2

Post Date: 24 December 2015

Closing Date: 21 January 2016

Type of contract: Individual Contractor

Contract/assignment duration: 3 years

INTRODUCTION

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a new international organization committed to strong, inclusive green growth. We assist developing and emerging countries with integrating their ambitions for strong economic performance and environmental sustainability with the goal of bringing about poverty reduction, job creation, social inclusion, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Headquartered in Seoul, GGGI was established by treaty in June 2012 at the United Nations Rio+20 Conference by an initial group of eighteen nations who share the organization's vision. To date, there are total of 24 Member Countries who joined the organization.

GGGI has a diverse portfolio of programs in developing countries around the world. These in-country programs, together with global products and services, focus on delivering results through an integrated approach of evidence-based green growth planning and implementation aligned to countries' development priorities. The organization also focuses on knowledge development and management activities which build a strong theoretical and empirical basis for green growth, while providing concrete options and guidance for policymakers; as well as building the conditions for public and private green infrastructure investments.

In Ethiopia, the GGGI Country Program aims to mainstream green growth into Ethiopia's national five-year development strategy - the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP). It supports the implementation of Climate Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) Strategy launched by the GoE in 2011. This strategy adopts a cross cutting sectoral approach and outlines the national priority of reaching middle-income status by 2025 while ensuring resilience to the impact so climate change with a zero net increase in carbon emission.

POSITION SUMMARY

In support of the Ethiopia Country Program, the Advisor will lead the Private Sector engagement and Finance component within the GGGI-Ethiopia Country Planning Framework and build strong and collaborative relations with key Government of Ethiopia Ministries with primary focus on the Ministry of Finance and Economic Cooperation (MOFEC), donors, civil society and the private sector.

The Advisor will provide day to day technical advice internally as well as externally to ensure improved programmatic planning and delivery of the CRGE. The position will play a key role identifying and implementing bankable projects working in collaboration with government officials, GGGI staff and consultants.

PURPOSE

Program/project implementation

• Lead the development and implementation of the Private Sector engagement and CRGE financing component within the GGGI-Ethiopia country Planning Framework.
• Develop a list of priority investment options across CRGE sectors and investigate the potential opportunities for private investment within the sectors where relevant.
• Develop bankable projects for CRGE Facility priorities including private sector financing.
• Develop and coordinate the implementation of the CRGE resource mobilization strategy.
• Implement the CRGE Facility private sector engagement strategy and measure its impact through the scale, type and co-financing, including leverage ratios, achieved through private sector investment and the use of climate finance.
• Design private sector and finance training components of the CRGE National Capacity Development Programme (NCDP) implementation plan.
• Design CRGE sector specific tools and systems for use in green growth planning and implementation
• Engage with GGGI's global knowledge networks to ensure that emerging thinking and best practices in the relevant sector are captured and shared across the organization.
• Maintain close communication with technical divisions in HQ on relevant to private sector engagement and CRGE financing.

ENGAGEMENT

Stakeholder engagement

• Build collaborative networks with other government officials in key CRGE sector ministries.
• Identify the relevant private sector and donor counterparts to scope investments for the CRGE.
• Build a collaborative network with GGGI internal units such as GIS, KS and external specialists to provide a package of appropriate services to develop bankable projects for the CRGE Facility.
• Develop and foster strong relationships with key donor entities engaged with the CRGE Facility.
• Advise GGGI on opportunities for engagement in the national context.

DELIVERY

Component/workstream Management

• Independently organize the private sector and finance workstream delivery adhering to tight deadlines and in line with the CPF and WPB.
• Oversee planning of resources and timeframes relevant to the workstream and lead implementation in line with the approved WPB.
• Develop proposals for financing that will lead to bankable investments for CRGE Facility.
• Develop a priority list for projects for private sector investment for the CRGE Facility.
• Develop a CRGE Facility resource management strategy for programme and resource management.
• Develop and deliver a defined number of private sector and finance training components of the CRGE National Capacity Development Programme (NCDP) implementation plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree (Masters or PHD) in the International Finance, Economics or a related area related area
• Minimum of 6 years' relevant experience in both a technical and managerial setting.
• Experience in providing high-level advise to senior government officials is essential
• Experience in designing bankable projects is highly desirable
• Experience with development cooperation projects is essential
• Ability to work under pressure and handle politically and culturally sensitive issues
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience of the Ethiopian development context is desirable.
• Good interpersonal and multicultural engagement skills
• Fluency in English is a prerequisite. Knowledge of Amharic is desirable

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit CV and Cover Letter in English (Merged into one PDF file)

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'Ethiopia.77058.3830@gggi.aplitrak.com'

Norlha is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious, NGO, association based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that supports remote and poor communities in the Himalayas to improve their lives in terms of food security, additional income, sound environment, gender equality. Currently Norlha has projects in Nepal, Bhutan and China. Currently Norlha is reaching a person to support HQ Admin and HR Department:

HR Policy and Procedures Consultant

Volunteer position

The HR Policy and Procedure Consultant will have the crucial role, together with Head of Admin and HR Department, finalising HR policies for Norlha Lausanne and Regional Offices HR policies, whilst incorporating Strategic Planning.

Mission and activities

· Internal and external research for best practices of HR policies and procedures

· Collaboration with parallel departments and head of department

· Development and final design of HR Policy and Procedures for Lausanne

· Development and adoption of the Policy and Procedures for the Regional Offices

· Presentation of the policy

· Recommendations and support in the implementation

Candidate Profile

· Experience in HR policy development including recruitment, remuneration, on-boarding, off-boarding, performance assessment, encouragement and loyalty

· Experience in NGO or humanitarian environment

· Education in administration, HR or similar domain

· Very good analytical and organisational skills

· Hands-on approach and fast learner

· Able to work autonomously and self-starter

· Respectful and at easy in the communication

· Fluent in English and at least intermediate level of French

Norlha offers

· Engagement in poverty reduction and development of people in need, focus on capacity building

· Experience in working with top management in an international NGO

· Working in an enthusiastic and motivated cohesive team,

· High degree of autonomy, good sense of responsibility, ample room for initiative

· Team building and development of multi-language communication skills

· Better understanding in humanitarian work and living condition in Himalayan area

Duration: minimum 2 months or longer.

Working time: 5-10 hours per week.

Location: Norlha office in Lausanne. Partial home-based work is possible.

This part-time, long-term volunteer position is not paid and an applicant must have a currently valid working permit in Switzerland

Application process: please send your CV and cover letter to rh@norlha.org with subject: HR Consultant

Closing date for application: 29^th of January

Expected start date: as soon as possible upon mutual agreement.

We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

Norlha is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious, NGO, association based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that supports remote and poor communities in the Himalayas to improve their lives in terms of food security, additional income, sound environment, gender equality. Currently Norlha has projects in Nepal, Bhutan and China. In Nepal, Norlha currently has three projects linked to sustainable small holder farming. In order to support the management of these projects Norlha is looking for a:

Program Manager (Nepal)

Volunteer position, long-term assignment

Mission and activities

· Guide and support programme officers in carrying out project management activities in a professional, appropriate and timely manner and coordinate their work at programme level

· Assure the effective monitoring of project achievements including oversight of Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Reports and other reports required by funders.

· Contribute to develop and draft project proposals

· Ensure effective partnerships with Swiss based and international organisations for project implementation

· Assess the needs for staff extension or replacement and contribute in the recruitment process.

· Effectively work with other departments within Norlha, to support the operational and strategic development of Norlha

Candidate Profile

· Engagement and experience in international development, involvement in field projects in developing countries

· Knowledge of and preferably experience in the management of development projects (including planning, monitoring and evaluation)

· Proficient in analysis and synthesis and in reporting

· Excellent speaking and writing skills in English and preferably also in French

· Excellent computer and inter personal skills

· Highly motivated and dynamic personality with a good degree of autonomy, eager to take initiatives and capable to perform in team work

· Comfort working remotely and a high degree of autonomy

· Interest in the “behind-the-scenes” aspects of development work

Norlha offers

· Engagement in poverty reduction and development of people in need, focus on capacity building

· Strengthening your project management and NGO experience

· Working in an enthusiastic and motivated cohesive team,

· High degree of autonomy, good sense of responsibility, ample room for initiative

Duration: minimum 6, preferably 9 months or longer.

Working time: 30% NB: This part-time, long-term volunteer position is not paid.

Location: Home-based work with regular visits to Norlha office in Lausanne for meetings.

This part-time, long-term volunteer position is not paid and an applicant must have a currently valid working permit in Switzerland

Application Process: please apply by sending your cover letter and CV to rh@norlha.org ref.: PM Manager Nepal

Closing date for application: when qualified candidate has been assigned

Expected start date: as soon as possible upon mutual agreement.

We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

Norlha is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious, NGO, association based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that supports remote and poor communities in the Himalayas to improve their lives in terms of food security, additional income, sound environment, gender equality. Currently Norlha has projects in Nepal, Bhutan and China. In order to expand and diversify its operations in Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet/China, Norlha is looking for a:

Senior Project Designer (M/F)

Volunteer position or Internship, long-term assignment

Mission and activities

· Lead and make a major contribution to the exploration of opportunities for new projects that are relevant to the context of the Norlha areas of operation and aligned to the Norlha strategy

· Identify and exchange with local and international organisations with the aim to establish operational, strategic or funding partnerships

· Search, analyse and synthesise primary and secondary information

· Formulate project concepts and proposals following the Norlha project formulation procedures

· Lead consultation processes for revising concepts and proposals

· Perform proposal formatting, printing and reproduction

· Ensure the timely transmission of proposals that meet the quality requirements

Candidate Profile

· Experience in international cooperation (at least 5 years) including field work in developing countries

· Experience in designing projects and drafting applications for calls for proposals funded by international organisations (multilateral and bilateral agencies)

· Proficient in the use of project cycle management procedures and tools

· Competent in identifying and organising good ideas, and presenting these persuasively and articulately (orally and written).

· Ability to effectively mobilise personal networks for assessing opportunities, gathering contribution to concepts and technical specifications, and identifying potential partners

· Commitment to accuracy, consistency, and quality

· Excellent speaking and writing skills in English and preferably also in French

· Good knowledge of development issues in the Himalayas is a definite asset

· Highly motivated and dynamic personality, comfortable working autonomously and in a team, eager to take initiatives

Norlha offers

· Engagement in poverty reduction and development of people in need, focus on capacity building

· Strengthening your project management and NGO experience

· Working in an enthusiastic and motivated cohesive team,

· High degree of autonomy, good sense of responsibility, ample room for initiative

Duration: minimum 6, preferably 9 months or longer.

Working time: depending on the issuing of requests for Proposals

Location: Norlha office in Lausanne. Partial home-based work is possible.

This part-time, long-term volunteer position is not paid and an applicant must have a currently valid working permit in Switzerland

Application Process and Deadline: please apply by sending your cover letter and CV to rh@norlha.org ref.: Senior Project Designer by 29^th January

Expected start date: as soon as possible upon mutual agreement.

We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Division of Programme Support and Management (DPSM)

Geneva, Switzerland

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Since 1950, the agency has helped tens of millions of people restart their lives. Today, a staff of more than 9,300 people in 123 countries continues to help and protect millions of refugees, returnees, internally displaced and stateless people.

The Division of Programme Support and Management (DPSM) works to provide the knowledge, guidance and tools necessary to design and deliver UNHCR programmes that demonstrate quality, technical integrity and innovation. The Division leads efforts to strengthen Results-Based Management (RBM) within UNHCR and to ensure that planning, implementation and key management decisions are based on evidence and sound analysis. DPSM sets strategies, policies and standards and develops practical guidance and tools across a wide range of technical areas, from public health to food security and nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene, shelter and settlements, durable solutions, livelihoods and self-reliance, domestic energy, environmental management, registration, information management and statistic.

One area of interest and challenge is implementing the new Policy on Alternatives to Camps, which UNHCR released in July 2014 to move away from traditional camp-based operational responses and create possibilities for refugees to live lawfully, peacefully and independently in communities. To implement the Policy, field operations now have available a Diagnostic Tool for Alternatives to Camps. This self-assessment tool provides an overview of the current situation in each operation and assists country teams in analysing the prospects, opportunities and challenges of pursuing alternatives to camps.

Under the supervision of the Director’s Office, the intern will perform the following activities:

1) Draft and design information material to the DPSM Key Initiatives Update series on new user-friendly tools and approaches developed by UNHCR’s Division of Programme Support and Management to help UNHCR operations provide better protection, assistance and solutions to refugees.

2) Gather and analyse data from UNHCR field operations through the Diagnostic Tool on Alternatives to Camps, in order to provide an overall picture of where UNHCR stands with the implementation of the policy. Efforts should be made to improve the tool and maximise the use of the data through various types of analysis.

3) Support research and reporting initiatives, including conducting analysis and drafting complex documents. This includes liaising with a large number of primarily internal stakeholders in the field and HQ.

Commitment: Starting February 2016, for 6 months. The intern will be working on a full-time basis at UNHCR headquarters, 94, rue de Montbrillant, Geneva, Switzerland.

What we offer: The selected candidate will obtain first-hand experience working in a dynamic UN organization and gain insights into the development of emergency and longer-term solutions for refugees and other displaced populations. (S)he will substantially contribute to the implementation of UNHCR policies of institutional importance. (S)he will also gain insight around health, environment, livelihoods, shelter, information management and other technical sectors both in UNHCR and in the wider humanitarian community.

Requirements:

• Graduate studies completed (communications, public relations, design, international relations or related area)
• Excellent command of English with very good writing and editing skills
• Strong and proven experience in survey-based data collection and analysis
• Strong and proven desktop publishing and design skills
• Excellent IT skills (Excel, online survey platforms, social media design and related; knowledge of google forms is an advantage)
• Strong interest in development/humanitarian issues
• Ability to work well in team and multicultural environment
• Knowledge of other UN languages an asset

How to apply/inquiries:

Please send an email with your CV and cover letter to HQATC@unhcr.org and sjoberg@unhcr.org by 15 January 2016 (midnight GVA time), indicating which relevant experience you will bring to this internship position, by when you will be available to start the 6-month internship, and that you are fully aware of the below conditions:

• United Nations interns are not paid. All costs related to travel, insurance, accommodation, and living expenses must be borne by either the interns or their sponsoring institutions.
• Visa: The intern will be responsible for obtaining and financing the necessary visas.
• Travel: The intern will arrange and finance the travel to the United Nations location where the internship will be completed. Medical insurance: The intern will be responsible for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during the internship and must show proof of a valid medical insurance coverage.

INTERNATIONAL LABOUR OFFICE

ILO Country Office for Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan,

and for the Special Representative to the AU and the ECA

Addis Ababa

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

CO-08-2015

The ILO CO-Addis Ababa, is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and qualified candidate for the following position for a period of one year (with possibility of extension).

National Project Coordinator (NOA)

Improving Industrial Relations for Decent Work and Sustainable Development of Textile and Garment Industry in Ethiopia

Background of the Project

The ILO Country Office for Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan, and for the Special Representative to the AU and the ECA, based in Addis Ababa, implements its programmes and activities in close partnership with the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, in particular with its technical line, the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MOLSA), the employers’ and workers’ organizations. The implementation of its activities and programmes are in support of the Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP), agreed by the tripartite partners. DWCP is fully aligned with the Country’s development goals, articulated in its five-year Growth and Transformation Plan and the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) of Ethiopia.

The project on “Improving Industrial Relations for Decent Work and Sustainable Development of Textile and Garment Industry in Ethiopia” funded by SIDA and H&M focuses on improving industrial relations and working conditions in the country’s fast growing textile and garment industries through improved industrial relations practices and institutions at enterprise, sectoral and national level, with the full participation of multiple stakeholders, which include ILO’s tripartite constituents and major multinational brands such as H&M.

The project takes multi-pronged approach of assisting the government, social partners, key stakeholders of the industry at various levels in their efforts to improve productivity, to promote social dialogue within and between the parties, and to improve wages and working conditions through nurturing sound labour relations practices and promoting collective bargaining.

The ILO Country Office requires the services of a National Project Coordinator to help in the implementation of the above project.

Description of Duties

The National Project Coordinator (NPC) will be responsible for coordinating the project in Ethiopia. Under the direct supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor of the project, the NPC will undertake the following duties:

Project management:

1. Ensure effective coordination and planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project activities, in conformity with ILO policies and project implementation plan, and in accordance with ILO programming guidelines and country/action programs, and administrative and financial procedures.

2. Ensure effective implementation of the project through timely provision of technical inputs, effective backstopping, timely and efficient delivery of outputs, and monitoring and evaluation of the project activities.

3. Analyse data required for planning and negotiation of project activities, considering different approaches and alternative methods for activity design, management, problem identification and problem resolution.

4. Manage project funds; prepare budget estimates and expenditure forecasts by analysing and monitoring resource requirements and expenditure patterns, and making recommendations to management for remedial action as necessary.

5. Identify training needs and organize training workshops and meetings for the target group and the tripartite partners.

6. Organize seminars, workshops, training sessions and meetings

Advocacy, networking and partnership:

1. Collaborate with the project partners, target groups and donors for planning and implementation of programme activities.

2. Liaise with project partners to increase the project's visibility and facilitate the scaling-up of the project's interventions.

3. Ensure a more effective coordination with a range of relevant national policies and the strategies of various projects, including those being undertaken by other agencies or in complementary fields of activity.

4. Liaise with relevant departments at executing agencies, government offices, constituents, the Donor, ILO headquarters and regional office, and other organizations to ensure the smooth implementation of activities, meet targets and solve problems.

Reporting and Knowledge management:

1. Develop and review project information materials.

2. Prepare periodic and ad hoc reports on the status of project planning and implementation, and establish coordination with concerned ILO departments and programs.

3. Ensure the development of information systems covering technical activities covered by the project.

4. Any other duties requested by the responsible chief.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education– First Level University Degree in a relevant field. Advanced University Degree in Social Sciences or Development Studies will be considered as an advantage.

Experience– A minimum of two years’ experience in the field related to Social Dialogue, industrial relations.

Languages– Excellent command of English and Amharic.

Competencies - Good knowledge of programming and budgeting, project formulation, administration and evaluation techniques and practices with specific skills in the area of social dialogue and industrial relations. Good knowledge of the role and operations of the ILO and its tripartite partners. Ability to perform a variety of conceptual analyses required for the formulation, administration and evaluation of projects. In-depth understanding of the labour and human rights based approaches. Excellent drafting skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English. Excellent analytical skills. Ability to justify requirements and approaches to problem resolution, and ability to negotiate. Good organizational skills. Ability to work on own initiative as well as a team leader. Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy. Ability to supervise staff. Excellent IT skills.

Applications and CV must be submitted to the following address quoting job title and Vacancy Number indicated at the top of this announcement. Photocopies of certificates must be enclosed.

Regional HR Unit

International Labour Office

PO Box 2532

Addis Ababa

Purpose of the Position

Under the supervision of the Administrative and Finance Manager (P-4), the position of the Quality Assurance Specialist will be responsible for strengthening the Ethiopia Country Office's (ECO) risk assurance and compliance efforts. The incumbent will be responsible for quality assurance, compliance and oversight in the context of a large scale country office.
It will provide guidance on compliance issues and conduct operations peer review, will provide support to implementation of the Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) and other quality assurance activities. It will conduct a quality check of financial transactions to ensure compliance with IPSAS, Administrative and Finance Policies and Procedures. Moreover, the position will provide training and guidance to staff on UNICEF Administrative and Finance policies and procedures. The position is also responsible for analyzing cause and effect of policy changes to the operations of the offices and it will provide advice on implementation.

Key Expected Results

1. Report on the Ethiopia Country Office's compliance efforts and provides guidance on compliance issues.
2. Conduct quality check of financial transactions to ensure compliance with IPSAS, Admin/Finance policies and procedures.
3. Provide support in the implementation of HACT assurance activities.
4. Analyse the Office's existing compliance policies and procedures and recommends measures for improvement.
5. Responsible for all assurance work in ensuring quality of transactions, analysing cause and effect of policy changes to the operations of the office and advice on the feasibility of its implementation.
6. Provide capacity building training to staff on IPSAS, Administrative and Finance policies and procedures, including at sub-office level across eight field offices and sub-offices.
7. Establish and/or review systems and procedures for compliance with rules and regulations and prepares reports and recommendations.
8. Provide oversight on ensuring timely preparation and submission of financial transactions and accounting reports and statements for the Head of Office and Headquarters.
9. Ensure monitoring and recovery of advances and accounts receivables are timely performed.
10. Conduct quality check and ensures processing and recording of disbursements and payments are done in a timely manner and in compliance with Admin/Finance policies and IPSAS and in accordance with established rules, regulations and systems, and within budgetary limits.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

• An advanced university degree (Master's) in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or directly related degree.
• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in finance and accounting.
• One of the following certifications is considered an asset: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analysis (CFA).
• Experience in an international organization is desirable.
• Supervisory ability and ability to conduct training is considered an asset.
• Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications.
• Proficiency in English and a second UN language (i.e. Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is required. Knowledge in the local language of the duty station is considered an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

• Holds UNICEF's Core Values: Commitment, Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity;
• Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking;
• Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals;
• Shows respect for the views and contributions of other team members;
• Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources; makes rational judgments from the available information;
• Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise;
• Sets clearly defined objectives and plans activities for self, own team or department;
• Follows procedures and policies;
• Possesses good judgment, analytical skills, takes initiative, and maintains high sense of responsibility.

Remarks

The New and Emerging Talent Initiative (NETI) is an entry point for dynamic professionals interested in an international career with UNICEF. Aside from the qualifications indicated in the job description for this post, all NETI programme applicants must also meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Completion of an advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) at the time of application;
2. Proficiency in English and another official language of the United Nations;
3. Readiness to be assigned to any UNICEF office worldwide, including hardship duty stations;
4. At least 2 years of relevant work experience for functions at the P-2 level, and at least 5 years of relevant work experience for functions at the P-3 level. Relevant experience should include work in developing countries and in multicultural environments.
   All applicants will be required to complete a technical test questionnaire at the time of application. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and will therefore advance to the next stage of the competitive selection process, which involves various additional assessments including a language proficiency test.
   For more information on the NETI Programme, please visit the UNICEF website: www.unicef.org/neti
   This is a re-advertisement - candidates who have previously applied need not re-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 organisation.

Link for External Candidates:

https://careers.unicef.org/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9NTY4MjY2Q0RCNEVFMDFEQ0UxMDAwMDAwOUU3MTBGMEYmY2FuZF90eXBlPUVYVA%3d%3d&sap-client=100&sap-language=EN&sap-accessibility=X

Link for Internal Candidates:

https://careers.unicef.org/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9NTY4MjY2QkRCNEVFMDFEQ0UxMDAwMDAwOUU3MTBGMEYmY2FuZF90eXBlPUlOVA%3d%3d&sap-client=100&sap-language=EN&sap-accessibility=X

We are seeking an experienced, pro‐active self-motivated and results‐oriented Gender and Development Specialist to join our interdisciplinary team of scientists working to improve the livelihoods of resource-poor wheat and maize farmers in the developing world. As a member of the CIMMYT Gender Team under the Socio-Economics Program, and in close collaboration with other socioeconomic and biophysical scientists and international and national partners, the successful candidate will undertake applied research on gender issues in sustainable intensification of wheat and maize-based farming systems and contribute to strengthening the institutional capacity for integrating gender in wheat- and maize research-for-development.

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org

The selected candidate will be based in Islamabad, Pakistan or Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The main responsibilities of this position will include:

• Carry out research to strengthen the evidence base concerning the roles, needs and constraints of men and women small-scale farmers in wheat-based systems, with a particular focus on Pakistan and Ethiopia.
• Identify and promote avenues for integration of effective gender transformative approaches in wheat research and technology development, -adaptation and -diffusion.
• Contribute to CIMMYTs involvement in the cross-CRP “Global study on gender norms, agency and innovation in agriculture and natural resource management”.
• Lead implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting of interventions under the project "Understanding Gender in Wheat-Based Livelihoods for Enhanced Wheat R4D Impact in Pakistan and Ethiopia".
• Contribute to the overall coordination of gender research and mainstreaming, including implementation of the CIMMYT and MAIZE and WHEAT gender strategies, yearly work planning, reporting and communication as part of the CIMMYT Gender team.
• Contribute to institutional learning and change through networking and capacity strengthening for integration of gender in research at different levels in CIMMYT and among its partners.
• Publish findings of gender research in international peer reviewed journals.
• Contribute to mobilization of resources to strengthen gender R4D in CIMMYT/WHEAT/MAIZE.
• Perform any other responsibilities and duties assigned by the Program Director and Senior Management.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

• PhD in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Social Anthropology, Rural Development Sociology, Human Geography, Development Economics or related fields, with strong focus on gender relations.
• Minimum 5 years post-PhD relevant experience working with gender-and-agriculture issues in developing countries, particularly in South Asia or Middle East.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills - and interest to apply both.
• Experience with project management, including planning, physical and financial implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation, and reporting.
• Proven leadership-, interpersonal-, and cross-cultural skills, including ability to work with and motivate multi-disciplinary teams and to develop strong and effective working relationships with partners.
• Strong coordination and facilitation skills, including excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Established international publications record.

The position is for an initial fixed-term for three (3) years, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT’s internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, car, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for hildren’s education, paid vacation, annual airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must apply online here for 15832 Gender and Development Specialist.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.

For further information on the selection process, please contact Daniel Ixtla, at d.ixtla@cgiar.org

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Norlha is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious, NGO, association based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that supports remote and poor communities in the Himalayas to improve their lives in terms of food security, additional income, sound environment, gender equality. Norlha is working in several languages and is in need of smooth coordination between the teams to produce important translations on time.

Translation Coordinator (M/F)

Volunteer long-term assignment

Mission and activities

· Guide and monitor translators located around the world (remotely and in-person) in assignments of translations, coordinate their work, acting as a reference for additional information, organising exchange and collaboration among the team;

· Organising team meetings and maintaining the contact with them;

· Collaboration and mediation with other teams in need of translations or other relevant joint activities within Norlha;

· Contribute to translations;

· Monitor and coordinate the work flow;

· In support with HR team recruit new translators.

Candidate Profile

· Engagement and experience in team management, preferably experience with volunteering translators;

· Highly self-motivated and dynamic and well organized personality with a good degree of autonomy, eager to take initiatives and capable to lead and coordinate a team;

· Knowledge of and experience in the management of project, especially reporting;

· Proficient in communication with donors and partners;

· Excellent speaking and writing skills in English and/or French.

Norlha offers

· Working for poverty reduction and development of people in need, focus on capacity strengthening;

· Team management experience;

· Enthusiastic and motivated cohesive team;

· Responsibility, autonomy, room for initiative.

Duration and working time: part-time assignment of min 6 months, at 20%

This part-time, long-term volunteer position is not paid and an applicant must be available to come to Lausanne several times per month when necessary.

Location: Merely home-based work with regular visits to Norlha office in Lausanne for meetings

Application Process: please apply by sending your cover letter and CV to rh@norlha.org ref. Translation Coordinator

Closing date for application: 10^th of February

Expected start date: as soon as possible, upon mutual agreement

We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC or “the Federation”) is the world’s largest volunteer-based humanitarian network. The Federation is a membership organisation established by and comprised of its member National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Along with National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Federation is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The overall aim of the IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” It works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.

The Federation is served by a Secretariat based in Geneva, with regional and country offices throughout the world. The Secretariat is led by the IFRC Secretary General and provides the central capacity of the International Federation to serve, connect, and represent National Societies. The Secretariat’s focus includes providing support to the IFRC governance mechanisms; setting norms and standards; providing guidance; ensuring consistency, coordination, and accountability for performance; knowledge sharing; promoting collaboration within and respect for the RCRC Movement; and expanding engagement with partners. The Secretariat’s headquarters is organized in three main business groups: (i) Partnerships, including Movement and Membership; (ii) Programmes and Operations; and (iii) Management Services.

The Programme Services Division is in turn organised in three Departments, each of them led by a Director: Disaster and Crisis Prevention, Response and Recovery (DCPRR); Health and Logistics.

Background:

Information Management (IM) continues to be a dynamic, fast- evolving and increasingly important function in humanitarian response, with new processes, technologies, and tools emerging on a near-constant basis. Based on the “Operations Information Management Network” plan submitted by the Disaster Management Planning Team in June 2015, and under the mandate of the Secretary General, IFRC is seeking to establish an IT-equipped Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and networked facility to support the IFRC Secretariat and membership with real-time disaster and crisis information for operational decision making and communications.

To achieve this, IFRC Senior Management has agreed to the following two-track approach to meet short-term and long-term objectives:

• Track one – rapid Emergency Operations Centre prototype to be established in the new IFRC office in the IKEA building by end of January 2016. Results and findings of this track will be input to the next track.

• Track two – a broader needs analysis and consultation to clarify the specific purpose, business processes and options for establishing an EOC and related Emergency Operations network servicing National Societies and the Secretariat locally, regionally and globally. A second stage of track two would be the technical design of the EOC room or virtual space and IT platform. The future EOC will directly and/or indirectly impact upon the work of a wide range of stakeholders within the Secretariat and supporting organisational strategic priorities beyond programmes and operations. This track is expected to be completed by March 2016.

Objective of Track One: While the longer-term Track Two analysis and study proceeds, work will commence immediately on Track One to build a prototype of the Emergency Operations Centre. The primary objective is to show IFRC senior management the capabilities (e.g. IT platforms, visual displays) that may be possible with the EOC for decision making and communications at Geneva level. Given the short timeframe, focus will be on existing IFRC data sources or “feeds”, available external data, and readily available equipment.

Task Description & Deliverables:

The IFRC is looking for a technical resource that will: 1) Work with IFRC subject matter experts to take existing IFRC information and external secondary information then identify how to integrate them to an EOC solution.

• Need to consult with experts from Programmes & Operations Division, Information Services Department, Finance, Human Resources, and system owner of the Federation-wide Data Reporting System (FDRS).
• Examples of existing IFRC information include: Emergency appeals, Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF), surge capacity data, National Society data.
• Examples of external data include: hazard maps, early warning indicators, social media/news reports. 2) Develop a rapid prototype to showcase potential capabilities of the EOC given existing IFRC and external data sources (Deliverable #1).
• For example, interactive maps integrated with statistics or data from various feeds displayed in large screens with flexible, visually compelling, and user-friendly interface.
• Need to include the following four areas: 1. hazard mapping, monitoring and early warning; 2. DREF and Emergency Appeals (situation analysis, coverage mapping); 3. global disaster response tools (surge capacity database / mapping, regional & country-level capacities): 4. information management and communications (GIS, info-graphics).

3) As some processes may not be automated yet, some manual data mining and data entry may need to be done for the purposes of the prototype.

4) Document key considerations and learnings that will be input to Track two of the EOC development (Deliverable #2).

The technical resource will report to the Disaster and Crisis Prevention, Response and Recovery department in Geneva.

Knowledge / Skills Required:

The technical resource should have:

• Experience with online mapping tools, data visualization & dashboards (e.g. cartodb, mapbox, esri, Tableau, integrated dashboard)
• Experience with HTML and webpage development, interactive design, and integration of dynamic data (e.g. social media, feeds)
• Demonstrated technical experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection
• Experience with processing information and presenting them in a user friendly and intuitive manner using technology tools
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of disaster information management issues
• Knowledge of IFRC information management tools and IFRC data sources, preferred
• Experience with Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, preferred

Location: IFRC Geneva office

Timeframe (indicative): Commencing asap to end February / March 2016.

Application procedures

Interested candidates should submit their application material by July 2015 (date tbc) to the following email: samira.najih@ifrc.org. Application material is non-returnable, and we thank you in advance for understanding that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next step in the application process.

Application materials should include:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Cover letter clearly summarizing your experience as it pertains to this EOC, your daily rate, and three professional references.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Coordinate IOM’s ongoing social media activities including, but not limited to, the development and execution of online content and campaigns delivered across various social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, You Tube, and Pinterest.

2. Increase online presence, fans, and follower engagement levels on all brand social media platforms and provide daily analytics on social media reach and outputs to IOM stakeholders.

3. Collaborate with Media and Communications colleagues for the development of online content and implementation including images, infographics, videos and blogs.

4. Manage conversations with followers in a consistent brand voice across all channels to ensure all inquiries and comments receive a response in a timely and accurate manner and participate in dialogue around trending topics, popular hashtags, current and live events.

5. Develop content for the organization’s dedicated social media accounts on consultations and thematic discussions. Maintain a live Twitter feed from IOM high-level events.

6. Identify and manage the results of social media marketing campaigns that are implemented to drive organic, paid and earned social media efforts.

7. Assist IOM departments and senior staff on developing social media content and budgets.

8. Facilitate increased engagement from IOM missions and assist media focal points on social media outputs.

9. Monitor trends and new social media marketing opportunities as they become available and leverage them to support new campaigns.

10. Manage the social media content calendar to determine appropriate timeline for posting, engaging and optimizing content specific to each social media platform.

11. Leverage content publication by utilizing keywords, campaign tags, platforms and competitor analysis.

12. Liaise with IOM missions and with the media relations and communication departments of partner organisations, primarily the UN, to promote IOM visibility and social media coordination for international days. Perform such other duties as may be assigned

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with three years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Proficient in digital and social media across various platforms, specifically in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Snapchat and other emerging platforms;
• Proven expertise in digital/social media marketing as well as experience in planning, executing social media campaigns;
• Excellent communication skills in English, in both written and oral forms;
• Experience writing creative briefs and working with creative teams;
• Ability to adapt to the style, tonality of the brand “voice” to the appropriate sites;
• Proven experience in building and sustaining strong relationships with media and partners;
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with various stakeholders;
• Working knowledge and experience leveraging social media in support of larger integrated social media campaigns within the United Nations or NGO sector.

Languages

Required

English

Advantageous

Working knowledge of Spanish and/or French

Interested candidates should submit CV and a cover letter to: mediaHQ@iom.int

CLOSING DATE: 14 January 2016

ONLY SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Senior Humanitarian Advisor, and in accordance with the overall direction of the Director of Department of Operations and Emergencies, the Intern will focus on the follow-up of Migration Crisis Operational Framework related initiatives, along with assisting with the coordination of the Humanitarian Policy team activities.

The Intern will have the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Provide assistance to the roll-out and implementation of the Migration Crisis Operational Framework which include maintaining an up-to-date overview of ongoing implementation activities of the MCOF, developing additional outreach material, supporting with roll-out activities and with the consolidation of the methodology for applying the MCOF and its linkages with the humanitarian policy development.

2. Provide assistance to the Senior Humanitarian Advisor related to the roll-out, integration and awareness raising on the Principles for Humanitarian Action with the overall aim to clearly articulate the roles, objectives and priorities of IOM in the international humanitarian system and the policies, codes of conduct and methodologies IOM staff can use for carrying out principled humanitarian action.

3. Contribute to the timely dissemination of the different policies and training modules including their online version in close coordination with relevant departments/divisions.

4. Assist with the organization and coordination of a series of workshops and trainings on the Principles for Humanitarian Action and related components; provide administrative support to the IOM Humanitarian Policy Team.

5. Undertake any other tasks as requested by the Senior Humanitarian Advisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• University degree in Economics, International Relations, Business Administration, the Social Sciences, Law, Development Studies, International Affairs or any related discipline;
• Strong background in humanitarian principles and knowledge of current debates around forced displacement;
• Computer literacy, especially database tools;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Ability to timely understand the Organization’s structure and portfolios;
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds;
• Proven ability to produce quality work accurately and concisely according to set deadlines;
• Practical experience of how to multi-task, prioritize and work independently;
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English; working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is highly desirable;

(https://www.iom.int/current-vacancies)

Please send your CV and a motivation letter (max 300 words) to: humanitarianpolicy@iom.int by 15 January 2016.

Position Description: Program Development Manager

About the firm: JaRco Consulting, a leading development firm based in Ethiopia, offers high quality consulting services in the areas of qualitative and quantitative research; design of monitoring and evaluation systems; and provision of training and capacity building and technical assistance and implementation support across a wide range of sectors to leading international donors and partner agencies. For more information, please visit www.jarrco.info.

We are now seeking to fill the position of Program Development Manager with a candidate who is competent, motivated, and passionate in international development issues. This position is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with three to five years of managerial experience who is eager to be involved in all aspects of monitoring and evaluation and who would thrive in a collaborative, diverse, and diligent working environment in Ethiopia.

Position: Program Development Manager

Supervisor: Director

Employment Duration: Full time

Position Summary:

This position is one of JaRco’s priority areas and is critical to our worldwide presence, market position and growth. It has a large influence in design and development of new projects. The post holder leads the department in the pursuit of new opportunities and is expected to independently develop technical and financial proposals for submission to a variety of agencies, such as government, NGO, donors and private sector actors, while also managing the Program Development Officer, Assistant and Intern.

The primary mission of the Program Development Manager is to lead on the development, finalization and submission of proposals, expressions of interests, and concept papers to bilateral, multilateral, and other donor organizations.

The Program Development Manager represents the organization in post-award meetings, seminars and presentations related to program development.

Essential Job Functions:

Lead the Program Development department in the development of new opportunities to grow JaRco’s portfolio in order to achieve the company’s goals, and establish key external partnerships with other similar companies to do so.

Act independently in putting together teams comprised of staff, consultants, and external partners to develop proposals in response to client solicitations and pursuing organizationally-determined priority areas. In developing proposals, s/he participates in or leads project design (depending on the size and complexity of the opportunity) and writes key sections of proposals, determines budget allocations with the Budget Officer, recruits consultants and personnel, and upon award liaises with Program Director to ensure efficient project implementation.

Assess the market place, identifying opportunities, determining potential competitors and collaborators. Lead in strategy development and provide creative thinking for non-traditional pieces of work.

S/he manages the Program Development team and guides his/her staff on the design, development and finalization of proposals, expressions of interest and concept notes, as well as budgets and accompanies team members to client meetings. S/he reviews the proposals of the Program Development team and provides critical feedback for the team and quality strengthening for the potential client.

He/she contributes to the program design, making sure that both solicited and unsolicited programs are catered for. He/she prepares technical and financial proposals and drafts the technical aspects of the project proposals.

Specific Responsibilities:

· Solicit and monitor various advertising media for consultancy opportunities relevant to JaRco’s expertise.

· Ensure high quality finalization of deliverables in relation to the application of new projects that he/she leads and the submissions of his/her department staff.

· Represent the company in meetings, and various advertising venues and negotiate and finalize contracts with clients and consultants

· Work with the Director to determine a business and outreach strategy for the Program Development department

· Coordinates with the Program team, and specifically the Program Director, to properly handover new projects and coordinate between the departments.

Education:

Masters in one of the following or related fields: International Development; Economics; Sociology; Statistics; Agriculture, Management, Monitoring and Evaluation.

Qualifications of Ideal Candidates:

· Strong knowledge in monitoring and evaluation and international development issues

· Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and diplomatically, and to work independently as well as part of a fast-paced team

· Excellent writing abilities

· Proposal design and development experience, particularly experience with UN agencies, DFID, USAID etc. is desirable

· Strong communication skills

· Managerial experience

Please send your Cover Letter and copy of your CV with three references to hresources@jarrco.info

Based in: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with trips to Awassa and trips to the field area

Duration: 9 months (March 2016 – December 2016), with possible extension

Reports to: Country Director

Background:

People in Need (PIN) in Ethiopia is a Czech NGO involved in development projects in SNNPR in Ethiopia. It was registered by the Ethiopian Ministry of Justice under registration No. 1130 in 2003 and re-registered by Charities and Societies Agency in 2012 under registration number 0563. Since summer 2003 PIN has been implementing projects mainly focused on Education, Water/Sanitation, Livelihoods, Agriculture, Environment and Social Development. For more information please check the website: http://www.clovekvtisni.cz/en/humanitary-aid/country/ethiopia

Drought in Ethiopia, caused by insufficient and/or delayed rains (El Niño phenomenon,) is resulting into emergency situation in the country, which is expected to worsen in the beginning of 2016. The Ethiopian Humanitarian Country team (EHCT) has early estimates that 15 million people will likely need food assistance in 2016, around half covered by PSNP (Productive Safety Net Program) and the rest through emergency assistance).

Main responsibilities:

1.Formulation of the emergency response strategies

• Coordination and support of assessments based on agreement with Head of Programmes, in cooperation with other ETH partners (e.g. local NGOs), preparation/compilation of needs assessment reports
• Outline of country wide strategy for all phases of the drought cycle management
• Preparation/writing of concept notes and funding proposals

2.Networking and fundraising

• Focus on networking within Alliance 2015 (PIN is the country lead agency) in consulting and drafting joint emergency strategies
• Explore potential partnerships with other NGOs
• Donors – lobbying and advocacy, including a thorough fundraising effort
• Weekly attendance of relevant meetings in Addis Ababa

3. Support for emergency programs

• Advisory and support during the start-up phases of the projects
• Advisory on methodology and improved quality/impact
• Provision of relevant staff training
• Analysis of external resources (online, consultations, external consultants) to fill potential knowledge gap(s) within the teams

Requirements:

• Proven 5 years of experience with programme management, including proposal writing and full PCM
• Sound experience from an emergency context
• Sound experience with team management
• Experience in programme development, strategic planning, supervision of procedures
• University degree in the field of Development Studies/ Emergency Response is an advantage
• Excellent English, both written and spoken
• Previous experience from the region preferred
• Excellent communication and organisation skills

PIN offers:

• Work in a dynamic and motivated team
• Work experience with professional and flexible NGO, the largest in Central-Eastern Europe
• Salary defined by PIN salary grid
• Accommodation and local transport costs covered
• 2 flights to home country covered per year
• Financial bonuses based on performance twice a year
• Costs of visas and vaccination covered
• 25 days of holiday per year
• Medical helpdesk (in the Czech Republic, provided in English)·
• Travel insurance
• Induction training in Prague

Please submit your applications via email to hr@peopleinneed.cz. Kindly note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Please use “Emergency Advisor Ethiopia” as subject of your email. Thank you.

Location: Ethiopia, Awassa with frequent field trips and regular trips to Addis Ababa

Starting date: February 2016

Duration: 2 years

People in Need (PIN) in Ethiopia is a Czech NGO involved in development projects in SNNPR in Ethiopia. It was registered by the Ethiopian Ministry of Justice under registration No. 1130 in 2003 and re-registered by Charities and Societies Agency in 2012 under registration number 0563. Since summer 2003 PIN has been implementing projects mainly focused on education, water/sanitation, livelihoods, agriculture, environment and social development. For more information please check the website: http://www.clovekvtisni.cz/en/humanitary-aid/country/ethiopia

At the moment PIN is seeking for a colleague, who would supervise and develop our programmes. The successful candidate should be experienced in development programmes management, strategic thinking, proven managerial skills and excelent communication skills. As a member of the Country Management Team, the Head of Programs will jointly ensure the management and development of the mission and the country program. The Head of Programs supervises all programs, with the specific responsibility for the timely and efficient program implementation, and most importantly the quality of projects. By supervising the implementation of results-based M&E systems, the Head of Programs also guides the program strategy and development of future programs. Together with the Country Director, the Head of Programs represents PIN to donors and partners as well as engages in medium and long-term planning and strategy activities, ensures continuous quality improvement of programs and contributes towards a successful environment for the program staff.

Main responsibilities:

• Overall supervision and support of currently implemented programmes in all the phases of project cycle
• Participate in Country management team meetings and decision making, in line with PIN strategies and policies
• Direct supervision of national program managers, who are further managing respective project managers
• Building of synergy among the programmes, ensure cooperation with PIN Knowledge & Learning department
• Supervision of procedures in field of M&E. Track program status through internally developed monitoring tools , through monthly review meetings
• Ensure timely and high quality reporting is done by all programs to donors
• Cultivation of relations with partners (organizations, authorities) in Ethiopia
• Back up and substitute Programme Managers during their leaves

Requirements:

• Proven 5 years of experience with programme management, incl. proposals writing and PCM
• Sound experience with team management, including development of national team capacities, intercultural experience preferred
• Experience in programme development, strategic planning, supervision of procedures
• University degree in development studies is an advantage
• Excellent English, both written and spoken
• Previous experience from the region preferred
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• multi-country experience is required

PIN offers:

• Work in dynamic and motivated team
• Work experience with professional and flexible NGO, the largest in Central-Eastern Europe
• Salary defined by PINs salary grid
• Accommodation and local transport costs covered
• 2 flights to home country covered per year
• Financial bonuses based on performance twice a year
• Costs of visas and vaccination covered
• 25 days of holiday per year
• Medical helpdesk (in the Czech Republic, provided in English)
• Travel insurance (covers the health care incl. the repatriation)
• Introduction and training in Prague
• Participation in enriching annual meetings of all senior field staff in Prague

Interested candidates are asked to send their applications (CV + cover letter) to HR@peopleinneed.cz.

As a subject use "Head of Programmes Ethiopia".

Kindly note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Thank you.

Starting date: From February 2016

Application deadline: 11 January 2016 (midnight CET)

Location: Prangins (VD), Switzerland

Language requirements: English and French

Duration of contract: Undetermined

THE PEACENEXUS FOUNDATION

PeaceNexus (www.peacenexus.org) is an operational and grant-making foundation based in Switzerland. Its core mission is to provide peacebuilding actors – multilateral organisations, governments, civil society organisations and businesses – with expertise and advice to make the best use of their peacebuilding potential. Its tailored advisory services are complemented by a grant mechanism that supports innovative ideas and organisational development for agents of change. The organisation’s focus regions are the Balkans, Central Asia, South East Asia and West Africa/Sahel.

Currently, the NGO sector provides support to selected local and international NGOs via a grant mechanism in two key areas:

• Organisational development: strengthening ‘champions of change’, enabling committed peacebuilding organisations to address internal blockages and realise their full potential in contributing to peacebuilding processes.

• Innovation and thematic support: providing space for peacebuilding organisations to develop new ways of addressing key peacebuilding challenges in their contexts.

  Responsibilities and tasks

  Programme management and development

  In cooperation with the other NGO Sector Programme Managers, the Programme Manager will be responsible for:

• Contributing to the development and implementation of NGO sector programme strategies and plans that contribute to PeaceNexus’ organisational objectives;

• Managing the assessment and selection of grant applications within the planned call(s) for proposals, in consultation with the PeaceNexus Board and staff members;

• Contributing to organisational reflections and learning.

  Project management and accompaniment of grantees

  The Programme Manager will be responsible for the direct oversight and accompaniment of a number of projects and grantees within the overall NGO portfolio, with the following key roles:

• Organisational development support for international NGOs and local NGOs in specific focus regions: conduct organisational assessments for selected grantees, including through on-site visits; support the design of organisational development processes and plans; and provide process support, accompaniment and advice along the course of those processes.

• Innovation and thematic support to projects: provide oversight, accompaniment and advice along the course of implementation.

• Overall: monitor project implementation, including through occasional visits, and oversee grant management.

  Support to other programme areas

• In support to, and collaboration with, other programme areas (Government and Business & Peace), the Programme Manager is responsible for the following:

• Support the development of projects for other programmes, notably through co-assessment of potential clients and supporting project development;

• Assess and contribute to the development of cross-sectoral initiatives in priority regions;

• Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of other selected PeaceNexus projects.

  Communications

  The Programme Manager will be responsible for:

• Reporting to the PeaceNexus Board on progress on agreed programme strategies and implementation of specific projects;

• Drafting content relating to projects supported by the NGO sector for external communications, notably the website.

CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Understanding of conflict and knowledge of peacebuilding practice

Relevant education and training (Master’s degree) in relevant field. Demonstrated competence in political/conflict analysis and peacebuilding programming.

Relevant experience in capacity-building for civil society organisations

Eight years experience in peacebuilding, development or political affairs, including at least two years in a conflict-affected context. Knowledge of PeaceNexus priority regions is desirable but not required. Demonstrated experience in providing support to civil society organisations on capacity-building, organisational development and change processes.

Project management

A strong track record in project management, good knowledge of monitoring and evaluation.

Communication and facilitation skills

Strong inter-personal and communication skills in English and French. Ability to write analytically and concisely and to give clear presentations. Demonstrated process facilitation skills.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Eligibility: Applicants must have a Swiss work permit or be eligible for one (i.e. EU nationals).

Salary: Competitive salary by Swiss NGO/Foundation standards, commensurate with experience. Application procedures: Please submit your CV and letter of motivation by the 11^th January 2016 (midnight CET) to info@peacenexus.org. Long-listed candidates will be interviewed by telephone and asked to complete a written task between the 13th and 18^th January 2016. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a phone interview and a group testing exercise at the PeaceNexus offices in Prangins on 2^nd February 2016.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC or “the Federation”) is the world’s largest volunteer-based humanitarian network. The Federation is a membership organisation established by and comprised of its member National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Along with National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Federation is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The overall aim of the IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” It works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.
The Federation is served by a Secretariat based in Geneva, with regional and country offices throughout the world. The Secretariat is led by the IFRC Secretary General and provides the central capacity of the International Federation to serve, connect, and represent National Societies. The Secretariat’s focus includes providing support to the IFRC governance mechanisms; setting norms and standards; providing guidance; ensuring consistency, coordination, and accountability for performance; knowledge sharing; promoting collaboration within and respect for the RCRC Movement; and expanding engagement with partners. The Secretariat’s headquarters is organized in three main business groups: (i) Partnerships, including Movement and Membership; (ii) Programmes and Operations; and (iii) Management Services.
The Programme Services Division is in turn organised in three Departments: Disaster and Crisis Prevention, Response and Recovery (DCPRR), Health and Logistics.

Background:

Information Management (IM) continues to be a dynamic, fast- evolving and increasingly important function in humanitarian response, with new processes, technologies, and tools emerging on a near-constant basis. Based on the “Operations Information Management Network” plan submitted by the Disaster Management Planning Team in June 2015, and under the mandate of the Secretary General, IFRC is seeking to establish an IT-equipped Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and networked facility to support the IFRC Secretariat and membership with real-time disaster and crisis information for operational decision making and communications.

To achieve this, IFRC Senior Management has agreed to the following two-track approach to meet short-term and long-term objectives:

• Track one – rapid Emergency Operations Centre prototype to be established in the new IFRC office in the IKEA building by end of January 2016. Results and findings of this track will be input to the next track.

• Track two – a broader needs analysis and consultation to clarify the specific purpose, business processes and options for establishing an EOC and related Emergency Operations network servicing National Societies and the Secretariat locally, regionally and globally. A second stage of track two would be the technical design of the EOC room or virtual space and IT platform. The future EOC will directly and/or indirectly impact upon the work of a wide range of stakeholders within the Secretariat and supporting organisational strategic priorities beyond programmes and operations. This track is expected to be completed by March 2016.

Objective of Track One:

While the longer-term Track Two analysis and study proceeds, work will commence immediately on Track One to build a prototype of the Emergency Operations Centre. The primary objective is to show IFRC senior management the capabilities (e.g. IT platforms, visual displays) that may be possible with the EOC for decision making and communications at Geneva level. Given the short timeframe, focus will be on existing IFRC data sources or “feeds”, available external data, and readily available equipment.

Task Description & Deliverables:

The IFRC is looking for an intern that will assist the technical resource responsible for implementing the EOC prototype. The key tasks of the intern will be:
1- Gather existing IFRC information and secondary external information, analyse and prepare datasets that will be used for the prototype.
* Examples of existing IFRC information include: Emergency appeals, Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF), surge capacity data, National Society data, operation maps.
* Examples of external data include: hazard maps, early warning indicators, social media/news reports.
2- As some processes may not be automated yet, some manual data mining and data entry may need to be done for the purposes of the prototype.
3- Document key considerations and learnings that will be input to Track two of the EOC development.
4- As time and availability permits, the intern may be asked to assist during the consultation with IFRC subject matter experts. E.g. take notes, compile functional and non-functional requirements.
* Need to consult with experts from Programmes & Operations Division, Information Services Department, Finance, Human Resources, and system owner of the Federation-wide Data Reporting System (FDRS).

The intern will report to the Director Disaster and Crisis Prevention, Response and Recovery (DCPRR) department in Geneva (or relevant managers).

Knowledge / Skills Required:

The intern should have:

• Demonstrated experience in data collection, analysis and processing of complex data.
• Experience with databases, creation of datasets, data entry, and aggregation of data.
• Knowledge of online mapping tools, data visualization & dashboards is nice to have (e.g. cartodb, mapbox, esri, Tableau, integrated dashboard)
• Knowledge and understanding of disaster information management issues
• Knowledge of IFRC information management tools and IFRC data sources, preferred
• Experience with Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, preferred

Location:
IFRC Geneva office

Timeframe (indicative):
Commencing mid January 2016 for 6 months duration.

Interested candidates should submit their application material by 22 January 2016 to the following email: samira.najih@ifrc.org. Application material is non-returnable, and we thank you in advance for understanding that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next step in the application process.

Application materials should include:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Cover letter

The Researcher will contribute to the generation and dissemination of knowledge pertaining to humanitarian ethics and relevant to current MSF programs

Context

Since 2011, humanitarian ethics has been one of the overarching themes of research conducted at UREPH. Humanitarian ethics draw from medical ethics, research ethics and other ethics frameworks (e.g. public health ethics), but it is a distinct and relatively novel field of investigations covering a wider range of issues.
At macro level, a number of ethical questions are frequently raised over the conduct of humanitarian action. At micro level, individual encounters between humanitarian volunteers and victims are often a source of ethical challenges, dilemmas and ultimately moral distress. Typically, these ethical challenges fall into four categories of situations: (i) the allocation of limited resources; (ii) conflicts with political, corporate or cultural environments; (iii) conflicts with internal agendas and action plans; (iv) professional demands that go beyond learned skills or accreditation.
When left unaddressed, these challenges are likely to be a source of moral distress, job attrition, and ultimately psychological distress.

Your Responsibilities

• Development of an autonomous research program on humanitarian ethics, based on the collections of empirical data from current or past experiences of humanitarian workers, including expatriate and national staff.
• Desk research and peer-reviewed publications.
• Presentation of research results in internal and external meetings
• Participation to other UREPH research projects and debates around biomedical ethics issues when required.
• Networking with other MSF sections, MSF psychologists, international organizations and academic groups
• Teaching, training and debates

Your Profile

• University-level education (not limited to biomedical sciences), with a post-graduate degree in ethics or related disciplines (social sciences, philosophy, psychology).
• Experience of humanitarian relief work, including emergency situations.
• Tangible research experience, leading to peer-reviewed publications in academic journals.
• Tangible interest in ethics and understanding of bioethics frameworks.
• Current or past membership in an ethics review committee will be an asset.
• Fully fluent in English and French.
• Availability to travel often.

Terms of Employment

• Fixed-term contract (24 months), full-time position (100%)
• Based in Geneva, with frequent field visits
• Ideal starting date: 15 February 2016
• Gross annual salary : CHF 89’604.-

Interested candidates should forward their cover letter and curriculum vitae to maude.montani@geneva.msf.org, stating " Researcher 2016.01" in the subject line.
The deadline for applications is 24 January 2016.
The applications will be treated confidentially.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For more details on the job offer or MSF, please visit our website : http://www.msf.ch/travailler-avec-nous/

Save the Children invests in childhood – every day, in times of crisis and for our future. In the United States and around the world, we are dedicated to ensuring every child has the best chance for success. Our pioneering programs give children a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. Our advocacy efforts provide a voice for children who cannot speak for themselves. As the leading expert on children, we inspire and achieve lasting impact for millions of the world's most vulnerable girls and boys. By transforming children's lives now, we change the course of their future and ours.

Save the Children (SC) will lead the implementation of the ENGINE follow-on, USAID’s multi-million dollar, flagship multi-sector nutrition project in many Agricultural Growth Program (AGP) woredas and non-AGP woredas covering many regions of Ethiopia. The overall goal of the project is to prevent stunting during the first 1,000 days, from the start of pregnancy through the first two years of a child’s life, through an integrated package of evidence-based interventions including direct nutrition and nutrition-sensitive approaches, pre-service education, livelihood and economic strengthening, social and behavior change communication (SBCC), and gender mainstreaming.

The WASH Technical Advisor will spearhead the overall process to strengthen WASH integration into each of the project’s intermediate results in alignment with the project’s approved work plan and in collaboration with the project team. S/he will ensure the smooth, efficient and effective start-up and direct implementation of the water infrastructure, sanitation and hygiene components of the project. The Advisor will coordinate with the project’s government partners, national advisors, sub-primes, SBCC teams, and regional coordinators to: facilitate an enabling WASH environment at the policy level to improve access to safe water and sanitation technologies and products; promote optimal WASH practices to reduce risk for diarrheal disease and enhance the ability of children to maintain essential nutrients; and document results and lessons learned that contribute to the evidence base on simple doable actions to integrate WASH programming.

This position will report directly to the Deputy Chief of Party and is a key member of the senior management team.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in public health, water and sanitation, and/or engineering.
• At least five years of experience providing technical and capacity-building support for integrated WASH programming at the community level.
• Comprehensive understanding of Community-led Total Sanitation (CLTS), sanitation marketing, and Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) approaches.
• Experience implementing WASH assessments and using data collected to inform project design.
• Expertise in design of WASH training and counselling materials, with a focus on effective and manageable behaviors for families.
• Demonstrated ability to implement effective behavior change related to improving household sanitation access, water and hygiene.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with multi-sector teams.
• Prior experience working in the regions of Ethiopia strongly desired.
• Excellent report writing skills in English.
• USAID experience desired, but not required.

Qualified candidates should apply directly through our website at: www.savethechildren.org under the Careers page. Please select “Search US Jobs” and then choose location as: Ethiopia. EOE

Contract Type: Temporary Appointment, (TA)
Duration of contract: 364 days
Post#94807

Purpose

To facilitate the work of the WSWG, strengthen linkages among the WASH and Water Resource Management Sub Groups (SG’s) and meet its information and communication needs.

Specific Tasks

Under the overall supervision of UNICEF WASH Section Chief, the Secretariat Coordinator will manage the work of the WSWG Secretariat and work closely with the national WASH Coordination Office at MOWIE.

Key tasks include;

• Organise and facilitate WASH and Water Resources Management Sub-Group meetings every quarter.
• Strengthen linkages between the WASH and Water Resources Management Sub-Groups.
• Participate in other ad hoc coordination meetings relating to WASH emergencies.
• Undertake a detailed mapping of all WRM stakeholders including a stakeholder analysis.
• Develop interactive tools and media, such as maps and Who What Where (“3-w”) matrices, to inform WASH and WRM policymakers and stakeholders.
• Lead the development of a comprehensive programme (including investment plan, performance indicators, and proposed financing mechanism) on WRM to sustainably ensure better integration of service provision and resource management.
• Provide regular updates to UNICEF WASH Section in Addis Ababa detailing the current situation, status of WSWG Secretariat activities, and the status of UNICEF supported interventions.
• Provide additional technical support to MOWIE as requested and convene coordination meetings as required.
• Undertake a comprehensive training needs analysis of the various directorates and develop a training plan.
• Provide capacity building and skill transfer to MoWIE staff working in the WSWG Secretariat, as well as non-technical members of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Cluster.
• Collect and store sector information of the WSWG, the technical committees and its sub-groups, in user friendly databases.
• Develop or manage the development of a public, web-based system to provide policymakers and stakeholders with comprehensive information on currently funded WASH and WRM activities (either through CWA or donor-supported efforts). The system should interface with GIS and potentially the National WASH Inventory through a common database or by exporting/importing Excel files, and will have its own mapping facility that enables map drawing from GIS datasets.
• Other tasks, as assigned by WSWG secretariat coordinator and UNICEF.
• Contribute to donor reporting according to required schedules and format, providing inputs as required.

Reporting

The Secretariat Coordinator will report to UNICEF WASH Section Chief, with technical support provided by WASH Specialist (Sector Coordination) in Addis. Administrative support (travel for field visits, meetings etc) to be provided by UNICEF Addis Ababa.

Expected Minimum Experience

• MSc in WASH/WRM-related or a Public Health-related discipline with strong, demonstrated experience in water resource management
• Minimum of ten years of relevant technical experience in design, planning, advocacy, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation relating to WASH and/or WRM programming.
• Demonstrated understanding of gender and cultural issues in a developing Country context,

• Very good communication skills, both oral and writing, including the use of participatory tools such as focus group discussions

• Web based mapping software skills with open source GIS web mapping tools such as GEOSERVER, GEONETWORK, Open Source GIS, GeoVIS etc.

• Configuration skills for ARC-GIS server and web servers

• Interest in developing Cloud-based information management systems for areas without reliable internet infrastructure and power systems.

• A working knowledge of Google Apps, and Google programming APIs would be an asset.

• Data capture tool development and training skills on methods of data analysis

• MS Excel (advanced level) skills with the ability to create macros, strong knowledge of statistical, conditional, and text-based functions, integration with Access or other database applications (SQL, MySQL, Oracle)

• Highly developed knowledge and skills related to map making processes with ability to guide technical staff (ArcGIS, Mapinfo, Activity Info, DevInfo6)

• Basic understanding of trends in graphic design and basic website design skills (HTML, PHP, ASP)

• Very good planning, organization skills, able to take initiative to solve problems with limited support / supervision

• Good computer skills (especially Microsoft word and Excel) – used for preparation of short reports

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Working with People
• Relating and networking.
• Drive for results
• Formulating Strategies and concepts
• Fluency in English is required and working level of Amharic is an asset

Apply online:http://www.unicef.org/ethiopia/careers.html

Applications must include motivation letter, an updated CV, and a completed UN Personal History Form (P-11) available for download on the same page.

Please DO NOT ATTACH COPIES OF TRANSCRIPTS, ACADEMIC DEGREES OR RECOMMENDATION LETTERS WITH THE APPLICATION.

UNICEF and UN candidates must also include two recent Performance Evaluation Reports.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 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.