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Switzerland: Controller and Director

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Organization: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 15 Aug 2017

Controller and Director, Division of Financial Administration and Management

Location:Geneva, Switzerland

Closing date: 15 August 2017

UNHCR encourages qualified women to apply.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

UNHCR was established on December 14, 1950 by the General Assembly of the United Nations with the primary purpose to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It also provides assistance to internally displaced and stateless persons, and returnees. As at July 2017, the Organization operated in 130 countries with 475 offices worldwide, an implementation of nearly $4 billion in 2016, employing a global workforce of close to 15,000 people. UNHCR is funded nearly entirely from voluntary contributions and operates in a highly dynamic operational environment, responding to numerous emergency situations. UNHCR has adopted International Public Sector Accounting Standards effective 2012.

In this context, the Controller is the key official responsible for financial and budgetary strategy and policy formulation, the production of the statutory accounts, cash management, as well as financial change management and related project implementation including the development and maintenance of supporting corporate IT systems. The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applied by UNHCR is PeopleSoft and since 2017, the Finance and Supply Chain Module has been undergoing an upgrade. The Controller is also the Director of the Division of Financial and Administrative Management and, as such, is responsible for overseeing and supervising the Division which comprises approximately 120 staff, located both in Geneva and Budapest.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in finance, business administration, accounting or a closely related field.
  • Professional qualification in accounting (CPA or CA or equivalent).
  • Minimum 20 years of supervisory experience in accounting and/or in financial management in an international, decentralized and/or multinational environment. Of these 20 years, at least 10 years should be in an international capacity, preferably the United Nations and in the functional area that is directly relevant to the current position - at Headquarters level. Knowledge and practical experience of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) at Headquarters level is required. Demonstrated experience in statutory reporting and management reporting is also required.
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities, excellent problem solving and presentation skills and very good negotiation skills.
  • Good communication and strong interpersonal skills to deal with staff members of various cultural and educational backgrounds. Expert knowledge of United Nations (or United Nations system organization's) financial regulations and rules, procedures and processes, as well as its organization's programme and budget formulation/methodologies.
  • Demonstrated mastery of management practices/standards and processes with exposure to provision of support services in an international organization, preferably within the UN.
  • IT affinity including excellent computer skills, a working knowledge of MS Office and PeopleSoft systems (or similar ERP), and their related change management implementation.
  • Proven ability to deal with multiple tasks in a courteous and service-oriented manner, in demanding working conditions that often have short deadlines.
  • Excellent knowledge of English (written/oral/comprehension). Highly developed drafting skills in English.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Applied knowledge of UNHCR's mandate and protection principles.
  • Experience in UN humanitarian or development assistance organizations, operational field experience in an international setting is an advantage.
  • Working knowledge in French.

Application:

To read more about the terms of reference and apply for this position, please go to our careers page at www.unhcr.org/careers.html, click on international vacancies and type in job ID 14107.

Deadline: 15 August 2017 (midnight Geneva time)

All positions are available on the UNHCR Careers Page at www.unhcr.org/careers.html.


How to apply:

To read more about the terms of reference and apply for this position, please go to our careers page at www.unhcr.org/careers.html, click on international vacancies and type in job ID 14107.

Deadline: 15 August 2017 (midnight Geneva time)

All positions are available on the UNHCR Careers Page at www.unhcr.org/careers.html.


Kenya: Regional Field Manager

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Organization: Living Goods
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 31 Aug 2017

Living Goods (LG) is seeking a Regional Field Manager to oversee multiple LG Branches in Kenya which support Community Health.

As a Regional Field Manager you must have strong business skills, be highly analytical and pay attention to detail, while inspiring and motivating others. Reporting to the Kenya Field Operations Director, you will be a key contributor to drive sales and health impact. This position requires significant travel throughout Kenya.
Responsibilities
Your primary goal is to maximize the performance of the branches in your region both in term of sales and health impact. To do so your responsibilities includes:

· Build and develop high-performing branch teams: manage, motivate and develop branch managers and support branch teams to increase efficiency and overall performance (CHVs and operations).

· Coach, support and train teams on CHV support including monitoring of CHV performance both in sales and health and motivation.

· Supervise branch operations including coordinating with other departments to better serve customers & CHVs. Account for branch operational performance including P&L, inventory and credit management.

· Implement across branches new initiatives (for instance, mentorship programs, new delivery systems to CHVs, new credit systems, etc) as well as marketing and promotional efforts to support CHV sales goals.

· Support branch teams with mapping and CHV recruitment.

· Support the branch manager to build relationships with key partners in the region including the County Health Teams and other operating partners working with CHVs.

Qualifications

· Undergraduate degree in business, management or health related areas.

· At least 5 years supervisory experience of a sales team, a micro-finance banking team or a field force.

· Track record in motivating teams to excel.

· Unimpeachable integrity.

· Entrepreneurial spirit and drive for results.

· Exceptional natural leader with strong interpersonal skills.

· Bottom of the pyramid and/or social enterprise experience a plus.

· Strong analytic skills.

· Strong computer skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English.

· Others languages spoken in Kenya a plus.

· Flexible and willing to travel within Kenya more than 80% of the time.

How to Apply

To apply for this position please visit our career page and apply for Regional Field Manager through our applicant tracking system. Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

What is Living Goods?

Living Goods supports networks of ‘Avon-like’ micro-entrepreneurs who go door-to-door teaching families how to improve their health and wealth while selling affordable, high-impact products like basic medicines, fortified foods, water filters, clean cook stoves, and solar lights. Living Goods seeks nothing less than a disruptive reinvention of distribution in emerging markets, through networks of franchised micro-entrepreneurs who leverage Living Goods’ brand, buying power and mobile marketing tools to deliver vital products at accessible prices to the people who need them most. By combining the best practices from the worlds of micro-enterprise, franchising and public health, Living Goods is creating a fully sustainable system to improve the health, and wealth, of underserved communities.

Living Goods has been featured in ***The New York Times*, NBC News,The Economist,** and *The Huffington Post. Check out these articles and more on our press page*.**

Life at Living Goods

Living Goods is aiming to make disruptive changes, dramatically improving the lives of underserved communities. We think big, but we operate small and nimble. At Living Goods, you will have the chance to use your creativity and work with your teammates to conceive and test new ideas every day. If you work well in a dynamic, highly collaborative culture, if you set high standards for yourself and your colleagues, if you know how to fail fast and learn fast, if you meet challenges with calm determination and a sense of humor, you will thrive at Living Goods. See www.livinggoods.org/principles.


How to apply:

How to Apply

To apply for this position please visit our career page and apply for Regional Field Manager in our applicant tracking system. Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. DEADLINE: August 31st, 2017.

For more information about Living Goods, please visit:

www.livinggoods.org

follow us @Living_Goods

Kenya: ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER

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Organization: Living Goods
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 15 Aug 2017

If you are a natural entrepreneur who loves creating an impact in health and selling life-saving products, you could be Living Goods’ next Assistant Branch Manager!

Living Goods supports a network of over 1,100 micro-entrepreneurs in Kenya who provide high quality, high impact community health care while selling affordable, high-impact products like basic medicines, fortified foods, water filters, clean cook-stoves, and solar lights. As part of the Branch Team, you will p lay a key role in supporting Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) to deliver high quality health care to their communities and generate sales of critical products.

To be successful in this role you must be able to motivate others, have strong business skills, and want to be part of a cutting edge team that is setting the bar on improving health impacts in a sustainable way.

Responsibilities

· Recruit, train and manage Community Health Volunteers.

· Motivate Community Health Volunteers to meet health and sales targets.

· Ensure all Community Health Volunteers know and follow health protocols (esp. diagnosis and treatment).

· Support Community Health Volunteers in learning and using correctly their smartphones and the health-centered Android apps

· Implement marketing and promotional efforts to support agent sales.

· Contribute to Branch operations.

· Achieve sales targets and health impact goals.

· Manage inventory: Ensure no stock-outs and ensure management on First In/First Out; First Expiry/First Out basis.

· Manage the financial operations, ensuring the books balance; cash matches sales daily.

· Manage credit: deposit, timely repayments, rigorous reporting.

· Build strong community relations.

Qualifications

· Nurses or public health diplomas and degrees an added advantage.

· Degree or diploma in business or education also welcome.

· Minimum 1 year experience in health / community / business related work.

· Team player with drive for results.

· Ability to provide guidance to Community Health Volunteers.

· Ability to interact with community elders and clients.

· Ability and willingness to work extensively in the field.

· Ability to work under minimum supervision.

· Ability to speak in public to promote healthy behaviors.

· Ability to sell life-changing products.

· Ability to test new innovations and learn fast.

· Proficiency with Word and Excel and general computer proficiency.

· Excellent oral communication skills in English.

· Experienced in handling microcredit a plus.

Compensation

A competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience including health insurance, vacation, and a bonus opportunity. The opportunity to enter an exciting career path within a fast and growing mission driven team.

Life at Living Goods

Living Goods is aiming to make disruptive changes, dramatically improving the lives of underserved communities. We think big, but we operate small and nimble. At Living Goods, you will have the chance to use your creativity and work with your teammates to conceive and test new ideas every day. If you work well in a dynamic, highly collaborative culture, if you set high standards for yourself and your colleagues, if you know how to fail fast and learn fast, if you meet challenges with calm determination and a sense of humor, you will thrive at Living Goods. See www.livinggoods.org/principles.


How to apply:

How to Apply

To apply for this position please visit our career page and apply for Assistant Branch Manager in our applicant tracking system. Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. DEADLINE: August 15th, 2017.

For more information about Living Goods, please visit:

www.livinggoods.org

follow us @Living_Goods

Kenya: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer(BRCiS Consortium), Kenyan nationals only - Somalia

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Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 06 Aug 2017

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer(BRCiS Consortium), Kenyan nationals only - Somalia
Norwegian Refugee Council

The Building Resilient Communities in South-Central Somalia (BRCiS) Consortium was created in 2013 with DFID funding. BRCiS’ objective is to reinforce target populations’ capacities to withstand cyclical and minor shocks and, aims at decreasing the number of people in a state of crisis. BRCiS adopts a holistic approach to resilience, which aims to respond to the immediate humanitarian needs of targeted households and communities, while at the same time tackling the root causes of vulnerability and destitution.
The Internal Relief Facility (IRF) is a funding stream dedicated by DFID to responding to emergencies in Somalia. Part of this funding has been channelled through NRC and the BRCiS Consortium to 9 partners for an emergency response intervention between August and December 2017, looking at a multi-sectoral programme on food security, wash, nutrition, health and shelter.
The position will oversee the overall design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems and procedures and ensure that all aspects of the BRCiS-IRF Consortium M&E system are adhered

Job description

  • Generic Responsibilities
  • Under the strategic direction of the BRCiS-IRF Monitoring & Evaluation Manager, ensure maintenance of the Consortium M&E system including conducting reviews of progress against bench marks, facilitating consultations and trainings, and coordinating reviews and updates.
  • Develop M&E guidance, tools and procedures (including consultation with program staff to determine needs and appropriateness, draft documents, facilitating consultation on documents, and rolling out finalized products)
  • Promote the standardization of M&E processes throughout the BRCiS-IRF Consortium, providing training and support to BRCiS-IRF Members as needed.
  • Provide technical and surge support to field teams on monitoring and evaluation processes with a particular focus on data collection initiatives through regular field visits.
  • Support the use of mobile phone data collection by training field staff, creating questionnaire templates and providing administrative support.
  • Conduct training on Monitoring and Evaluation.
  • Compile periodic quantitative output reports from Field offices for circulation to senior management.
  • Provide technical and surge support for quantitative and qualitative analysis for assessments, donor reports, and other processes.

Qualifications

  • University degree preferably in social sciences, international relations and/or development or other relevant discipline.
  • Experience in design, development and maintenance of XLS-Forms for use in Open Data Kit (ODK)
  • Experience in training and support to Digital Data Gathering users, particularly ODK Collect users
  • Fluency in Excel is a must, as well as advanced use of Word and PowerPoint
  • Advanced knowledge and experience of standard Monitoring and Evaluation procedures and tools
  • Experience in use of large datasets for data analysis and reporting
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in use of Business Intelligence tools, QlickView and QlickSense and management dashboards
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analysis skills (qualitative and quantitative)
  • Excellent one to one and group communication /information presentation skills
  • Experience in training and capacity building in M&E mechanisms at various project levels
  • Good understanding of various donors’ requirements
  • Experience in designing and leading on specific development research projects
  • Experience working with statistical computer software packages
  • Project design and management skills
  • Goal oriented with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
  • GIS

Education level

  • College / University, Bachelor's degree

Personal qualities

  • Knowledge of the context in the Greater Horn of Africa Region
  • Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts, multi-country disaster preparedness, response and recovery programming.
  • Experience with project development, especially from an emergency and post-emergency phases
  • Experience in resource mobilisation and working with various donors and conversant with their technical frameworks and strategies (eg. DFID, ECHO, EU etc.)
  • Experience with coordination mechanisms (cluster and sectorial)
  • Experience in advocacy work
  • Safety and security awareness training

We offer

  • Duty station: Nairobi with frequent travels to Somalia
  • Contract period is 5 months.
  • Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions.
  • The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Nairobi.
  • Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start
  • NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners/employees and to check that its partners/employees have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.
  • Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location

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  • Deadline for application:06/08/2017

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  • Key info:Advertiser:Norwegian Refugee Council
    Ref. nr.: 3521677946Full timeNumber of positions: 1

  • Search criteria:**Location**Kenya**Industry**Emergency Relief**Special field**Coordination**Role**Middle / line manager

  • Job location:Nairobi

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How to apply:

Please, apply through www.nrc.no, then vacancies

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Legacy Officer (Administration)

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Organization: The Brooke Hospital for Animals
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 31 Aug 2017

Salary:£28,489 per annum

Location: Central London

Benefits: 25 days holiday, contributory pension, life assurance and more

Contract type: Permanent

Job reference: FC1704

Brooke

Brooke has launched its ambitious new five-year global strategy following a sustained period of outstanding growth in improving the health and wellbeing of working horses, donkeys and mules across the world. We have achieved this by engaging effectively with communities for better welfare, treatment and veterinary services and through the successful lobbying of key global players to change policy and practice for the mutual benefit of both the animals and their owners – the millions of people whose livelihoods depend on them.

Brooke currently reaches 2 million working animals benefitting 12 million people.

We actively recruit talented individuals who can bring their professional expertise to a growing organisation which prides itself on being a leading animal welfare INGO operating across a growing number of countries in Africa, Latin America and Asia.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to assist with the effective administration of legacies in order to optimise the benefit from each estate in which the Brooke is a beneficiary.

The role will be responsible for administering a caseload of pecuniary legacies and will assist the Senior Legacy Officer with the administration of residuary, reversionary and contested legacies.

It will also assist the Legacy Programme Manager in the administration of estates, including reviewing reversionary cases, loading Smee and Ford data, scanning all incoming mail, batching and processing all legacy payments and maintaining an efficient filing system.

Criteria

You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and able to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

You will be experienced in legacy fundraising and administration and have a strong track record of providing high quality administrative support.

Excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise effectively to meet targets and deadlines are key for this role. As well as being able to work well independently, being a good team player is key, to work well collaboratively as part of the Legacy team and wider Fundraising Directorate.

If you are interested in the role and meet the criteria, we will look forward to hearing from you.

Closing Date: 31st August 2017

Interviews to be held on: 13th September 2017


How to apply:

For further information including the job description and person specification and to apply online, please visit https://www.thebrooke.org/about-brooke/jobs

Kenya: Emergency Programme Manager (BRCiS Consortium) - Somalia

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Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 06 Aug 2017

Emergency Programme Manager (BRCiS Consortium) - Somalia
Norwegian Refugee Council

The Building Resilient Communities in South-Central Somalia (BRCiS) Consortium was created in 2013 with DFID funding. BRCiS’ objective is to reinforce target populations’ capacities to withstand cyclical and minor shocks and, aims at decreasing the number of people in a state of crisis. BRCiS adopts a holistic approach to resilience, which aims to respond to the immediate humanitarian needs of targeted households and communities, while at the same time tackling the root causes of vulnerability and destitution.
The Internal Relief Facility (IRF) is a funding stream dedicated by DFID to responding to emergencies in Somalia. Part of this funding has been channelled through NRC and the BRCiS Consortium to 9 partners for an emergency response intervention between August and December 2017, looking at a multi-sectoral programme on food security, wash, nutrition, health and shelter.
BRCiS is looking for an overall emergency programme manager to oversee all activities under the IRF scale-up. He will be overall responsible for the reporting to the donors and in close collaboration with the IRF partners. The emergency programme manager will ensure close coordination with the main UN agencies with whom the BRCiS has partnerships with, with the other resilience consortia and relevant clusters. The emergency programme manager will have two emergency project managers (health/nutrition and cash/wash) who will be leading the management of the sectors. He will also have surge capacity with an emergency M&E officer for the scale-up in the mobile data collection. The following is a brief description of the role.

Job description

  • Generic Responsibilities
  • Support the two technical project managers to provide strategic, technical guidance and standardization of technical approaches, tools, guidelines, assessments, monitoring and evaluation of the overall IRF emergency response to the IRF partners
  • Ensure standards are agreed up on in Standard Operating Procedures
  • Provide guidance in developing a framework for the institutionalization and mainstreaming of disaster risk reduction within the emergency components.
  • Represent the BRCiS in donor meetings on the emergency scale-up and the necessity of linking the emergency to early-action and the long-term resilience programme.
  • Support the Chief of Party and the advocacy/communication officer in proposal writing and fund-raising to ensure a sustainable longer term approach, linking emergency to the resilience programmes.
  • Maintain ongoing surveillance, scoping, forecast and innovative approaches to emergency responses in the region
  • Ensure adequate compliance with contractual commitments, monitoring, reporting and acquittal of emergency activities in accordance with humanitarian accountability framework, relevant humanitarian standards and essential environmental mitigation measures
  • Ensure systematic capacity building and competence of technical staff with the emergency response tool kits in terms of its usage, procedures and relevant protocols
  • Ensure with BRCiS and IRF partners to establish of a functional procurement, ICT, supply chain and appropriate logistics infrastructure during emergency response, especially for the nutrition and health supplies.
  • Networking and representing NRC at relevant donor, OCHA, UN, Government and other relevant stake holders and emergency coordination meetings at the Country Level
  • Facilitate learning through reviews of progress against bench marks, collecting lessons learnt and best practices and facilitating dissemination of the same across in region
  • Specific Roles and Responsibilities are
  • Emergency Drought Response Programming
  • Overall responsibility for all emergency response programmes for the BRCiS consortium: both IRF and reprogramming of BRCiS funding – overall budget monitoring, timely response timely, ensuring donor and BRCiS internal compliance
  • Take lead in coordinating the collection of fortnightly sitreps ensuring this is submitted in a timely manner.
  • Take lead in coordinating and consolidating adhoc emergency response information, proposal applications and reports.
  • Coordinate, facilitate and manage the IRF emergency programme.
  • Take lead in coordinating updates and amendments to the IRF proposals.
  • Manage all re-programming of IRF funding.
  • Work closely with the consultants on the learning component, linking to marginalization, minority groups and hard to reach areas.
  • Ensure integrated programming is pushed in-between nutrition, health, wash and safety net programmes.
  • Coordinate closely with NRC, who is leading the shelter component.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant leadership/ management experience in disaster prevention, preparedness and humanitarian response
  • University Graduate qualification in a relevant discipline (development studies, rural development, economics, community development, agriculture, public health, disaster risk manager)
  • Master qualification and experience in managing slow onset disasters, disaster risk reduction; conflict analysis; humanitarian response, climate adaptation; and program management including result-based monitoring and evaluation
  • Training in humanitarian frameworks (Sphere, HAP, People in AID and Good Enough Guide)
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
  • Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
  • Ability to work closely with field based national staff and experience in various staff training and development approaches
  • High level of communication, interpersonal, representation and negotiation skills
  • Strong planning, monitoring and organizational skills with good knowledge of the use of logical and result-based monitoring and evaluation frameworks;
  • Ability to write high quality concept notes and technical sections for donor proposals
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal, proficiency Somali language is an asset

Education level

  • College / University, Bachelor's degree

Personal qualities

  • Knowledge of the context in the Greater Horn of Africa Region
  • Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts, multi-country disaster preparedness, response and recovery programming.
  • Experience with project development, especially from an emergency and post-emergency phases
  • Experience in resource mobilisation and working with various donors and conversant with their technical frameworks and strategies (eg. UNHCR, DFID, SIDA, ECHO, EU etc.)
  • Experience with coordination mechanisms (cluster and sectorial)
  • Experience in advocacy work
  • Safety and security awareness training

We offer

  • Duty station: Nairobi with frequent travels to Somalia
  • Contract period is 5 months.
  • Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions.
  • The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Nairobi.
  • Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start
  • NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners/employees and to check that its partners/employees have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.
  • Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location

  • Apply for position

  • Deadline for application:06/08/2017

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  • Key info:Advertiser:Norwegian Refugee Council
    Ref. nr.: 3521657229Full timeNumber of positions: 1

  • Search criteria:**Location**Kenya**Industry**Emergency Relief**Special field**Coordination**Role**Middle / line manager

  • Job location:Nairobi

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How to apply:

Please, apply through www.nrc.no, then vacancies

Kenya: Emergency Cash Manager (BRCiS Consortium) - Somalia

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Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 06 Aug 2017

Emergency Cash Manager (BRCiS Consortium) - Somalia
Norwegian Refugee Council

The Building Resilient Communities in South-Central Somalia (BRCiS) Consortium was created in 2013 with DFID funding. BRCiS’ objective is to reinforce target populations’ capacities to withstand cyclical and minor shocks and, aims at decreasing the number of people in a state of crisis. BRCiS adopts a holistic approach to resilience, which aims to respond to the immediate humanitarian needs of targeted households and communities, while at the same time tackling the root causes of vulnerability and destitution.
The Internal Relief Facility (IRF) is a funding stream dedicated by DFID to responding to emergencies in Somalia. Part of this funding has been channelled through NRC and the BRCiS Consortium to 9 partners for an emergency response intervention between August and December 2017, looking at a multi-sectoral programme on food security, wash, nutrition, health and shelter.
BRCiS is looking for a project manager to oversee and coordinate the IRF-funded cash-based emergency response and wash activities, in close collaboration and coordination with other emergency and resilience activities implemented by NRC Somalia country programme and within the wider BRCiS programme. The following is a brief description of the role.

Job description

  • Generic Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic, technical guidance and standardization of technical approaches, tools, guidelines, assessments, monitoring and evaluation of cash-based emergency response within the BRICS-IRF consortium.
  • Support BRCiS members to ensure emergency activities are carried out in accordance with the Sphere Minimum Standards and Humanitarian Charter in disaster response.
  • Support BRCiS members to ensure adequate compliance with contractual commitments, monitoring, reporting and acquittal of emergency activities in accordance with humanitarian accountability framework, relevant humanitarian standards and essential environmental mitigation measures.
  • Ensure deadline requirements for the donor are met.
  • Networking and representing BRCiS at relevant coordination meetings, including cash working group.
  • Facilitate learning through reviews of progress against bench marks, collecting lessons learnt and best practices and facilitating dissemination of the same.
  • Ensure compliance and adherence to NRC BRCiS programme policy, tools and handbooks , for example with the development of IRF cash guidelines in close collaboration with the M&E advisor.
  • Specific Roles and Responsibilities are
  • Coordinate and consolidate BRCiS member reports including bi-weekly narrative reports, bi-weekly drought situation reports, etc
  • Follow-up and monitor the implementation of the programme; contribute to the consolidation of programme revisions as appropriate
  • Work with the Communicatoins & Advocacy Manager to coordinate collection of stories, case studies, pictures etc for raising the profile of the humanitarian crisis in Somalia
  • Maintain a constant and high level of communication with the consortium members
  • Respond and follow-up to ad-hoc donor requests
  • Attend drought advocacy and communication meetings and calls as appropriate
  • Coordinate and contribute to drought response proposals as appropriate.
  • Coordinate all cash responses closely with the ECHO supported CASH (Cash Alliance for Somalia HH Affected by Drought response) emergency programme, managed by NRC Somalia.
  • Coordinate together with other partners upcoming innovative approaches in hard to reach locations.
  • Emergency Drought response representation
  • Represent BRCiS at Somalia Cash Working Group Meetings, and other relevant coordination fora, in coordination with the BRCiS members and the Somalia Emergency Response Manager.
  • Coordinate with ECHO and DFID (and other potential donors) on specific drought emergency response actions.
  • Support members to collect, analyse and keep updated relevant market and other relevant socio-economic information to inform the cash programme design of the emergency response programme. Recommend and support the implementation of any adjustments needed based on contextual changes

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant leadership/ management experience in disaster prevention, preparedness and humanitarian response
  • University Graduate qualification in a relevant discipline (development studies, rural development, economics, community development, agriculture, public health, disaster risk manager)
  • Post graduate qualification and experience in managing slow onset disasters, disaster risk reduction; conflict analysis; humanitarian response, climate adaptation; and program management including result-based monitoring and evaluation
  • Training in humanitarian frameworks (Sphere, HAP, People in AID and Good Enough Guide)
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
  • Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
  • Ability to work closely with field based national staff and experience in various staff training and development approaches
  • High level of communication, interpersonal, representation and negotiation skills
  • Strong planning, monitoring and organizational skills with good knowledge of the use of logical and result-based monitoring and evaluation frameworks;
  • Ability to write high quality concept notes and technical sections for donor proposals
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal, proficiency Somali language is an asset

Education level

  • College / University, Bachelor's degree

Personal qualities

  • Knowledge of the context in the Greater Horn of Africa Region
  • Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts, multi-country disaster preparedness, response and recovery programming.
  • Experience with project development, especially from an emergency and post-emergency phases
  • Experience in resource mobilisation and working with various donors and conversant with their technical frameworks and strategies (eg. DFID, ECHO, EU etc.)
  • Experience with coordination mechanisms (cluster and sectorial)
  • Experience in advocacy work
  • Safety and security awareness training

We offer

  • Duty station: Nairobi with frequent travels to Somalia
  • Contract period is 5 months.
  • Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions.
  • The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Nairobi.
  • Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start
  • NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners/employees and to check that its partners/employees have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.
  • Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location

How to apply:

Please, apply through www.nrc.no, then vacancies

Nigeria: Country Logistic & Security Manager - Maiduguri/Abuj

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Organization: ACTED
Country: Nigeria
Closing date: 28 Aug 2017

Department: Logistic

Contract: Fixed term

Duration 12 months

City: Maiduguri/Abuja

Starting date: ASAP

Background on ACTED

Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential.

ACTED endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential.

We go the last kilometer: ACTED’s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard to reach areas. ACTED develops and implements programs that target the most vulnerable amongst populations that have suffered from conflict, natural disaster, or socio-economic hardship. ACTED’s approach looks beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer term livelihoods reconstruction and sustainable development.

With a budget of 190 million EUR in 2015, ACTED is active in 35 countries and implements more than 495 projects a year reaching over11 million beneficiaries with 400 international staff and 4,300 national staff.

Country profile

In response to the emergency situation in Nigeria, ACTED recruits.

Position profile

OBJECTIVES

Ensure timely & cost efficient supply chain management in country, and ensure supply chain traceability & transparency from procurement to final distribution to beneficiaries.

Ensure ACTED operations efficiency, reliability & sustainability across the country through supervision & development of fleet, premises, assets & communication means.

Guarantee compliance to ACTED & donors’ logistics guidelines in all operations within the country and enforce logistics procedures across teams.

Contribute to safety & security management through the development & implementation of SOP & plans, and support to the Country Director for crisis management.

Lead logistics teams, coordinate and facilitate access to information within the FLAT teams.

DUTIES & RESPONSABILITIES

1. Supply Chain Management

1.1 Procurement

1.2 Stocks and deliveries

2.Transversal Logistical Management

2.1 Fleet and transportation

2.2 Fuel

2.3 Asset

2.4 Premises 2.5 Communications and IT management**

  1. Compliance and Transparency 4. Contribution to safety and security management
    5. Management

Qualifications

  • At least 2-3 years of working experience in insecure environments; preferably in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East;
  • Extensive experience in logistics and/or security management and procedures;
  • Demonstrated communication and organizational skills;
  • Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff
  • Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure;
  • Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments;
  • Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions;
  • Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
  • Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English
  • Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience highly desirable

Conditions

  • Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
  • Additional monthly living allowance
  • Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse
  • Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
  • Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package

How to apply:

Please send your application including cover letter and CV to jobs@acted.org under Ref: CLSM/NIA


Senegal: Sénégal : Stagiaire Finance - Dakar

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Organization: ACTED
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 28 Aug 2017

Département :** Finance

Contrat : CDD

Pays :Sénégal

Durée 6 mois

Ville : Dakar

Date de démarrage : ASAP

Présentation d'ACTED

Depuis 1993, l’association de solidarité internationale ACTED répond aux besoins humanitaires des populations dans les situations de crise et au respect de leur dignité, tout en favorisant et mettant en oeuvre des opportunités pour un développement durable, en investissant dans les potentiels de l’Homme.
ACTED s’engage à répondre aux urgences et à développer la résilience face aux situations de crise, à co-construire une gouvernance effective, et à promouvoir une croissance inclusive et durable.

Nous oeuvrons sur le dernier kilomètre de l’action humanitaire. Notre mission est de sauver des vies et de répondre aux besoins essentiels des populations dans les zones les plus difficiles d’accès. ACTED développe et met en oeuvre des programmes à destination des populations les plus vulnérables qui souffrent de violences, des conflits, de catastrophes naturelles ou d’une situation de pauvreté endémique. L’approche d’ACTED dépasse la réponse d’urgence, avec un engagement dans le développement durable et l’accès des communautés aux moyens de subsistance.

ACTED met en oeuvre plus de 490 projets par an auprès de 11 millions de bénéficiaires dans 35 pays, pour un budget de 190 millions d’euros (en 2015). Nos équipes sont composées de 300 employés internationaux et 4300 staff nationaux.

Description du pays

Profil du pays : 2016

Nombre de projets: 3

Nombre de salariés nationaux: 7

Budget annuel (EUR): 1.53 M Euros

Nbr de salariés internationaux: 2

Contexte

Le Sahel vit une des plus graves crises que cette région ait connue en subissant de plein fouet deux crises en parallèle : l’urgence alimentaire liée aux déficits de la dernière saison agricole (8 à 10 millions de personnes touchées) et la crise malienne avec le déplacement de plus de 270 000 personnes sur les zones préalablement affectées par la crise sahélienne.
Le Nord du Sénégal est affecté, menacé par l’insécurité alimentaire, notamment dans les régions de Podor et Matam.

Description du poste

Le stagiaire Finance est responsable du bon suivi des procédures financières par les zones et de la consolidation financière. Il s’assurera que les zones respectent les procédures financières existantes et que les documents de comptabilité sont bien envoyés au Bureau Pays, il analysera l’information financière et créera des indicateurs de gestion et il aidera la coordination Pays en analysant les frais d’exploitation des zones et du Bureau Pays (staff, équipement, etc…)

  1. Analyse des coûts
  2. Allocation des ressources
    1. Liens avec les autres départements
    2. Structure des fonds

Qualifications

  • Msc en Administration des entreprises, business management ou équivalent.
  • Compétences en finance et comptabilité
  • Capacités de prise de responsabilité et travail sous pression
  • Excellentes qualités de communication écrite et orale en français

Conditions

300 USD par mois + Prise en charge ACTED : logement, nourriture, billets d’avion, visa et couverture sociale


How to apply:

Envoyez votre candidature (CV + lettre de motivation + références) à jobs@acted.org avec pour objet
Ref:FI/SEN

France: Lyon, Contrôleur de Gestion programmes H/F, CDD 7 mois

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Organization: Handicap International
Country: France
Closing date: 15 Aug 2017

Indignés face à l’injustice que vivent les personnes handicapées et les populations vulnérables, nous aspirons à un monde solidaire et inclusif, où toutes les différences nous enrichissent et où chacun peut « vivre debout.
Handicap International est une organisation de solidarité internationale indépendante et impartiale, sans affiliation politique ou confessionnelle, qui intervient dans les situations de pauvreté et d’exclusion, de conflits et de catastrophes. OEuvrant aux côtés des personnes handicapées et des populations vulnérables, elle agit et témoigne, pour répondre à leurs besoins essentiels, pour améliorer leurs conditions de vie et promouvoir le respect de leur dignité et de leurs droits fondamentaux.
Présente dans plus de 55 pays, Handicap International est composée de 2 directions opérationnelles :

  • La Direction de l’Action Humanitaire (DAH)
  • La Direction d’Action du Développement (DAD)La DAH met en oeuvre des activités au service des populations vulnérables, des populations réfugiées, déplacées et sinistrées, des personnes victimes de blessures et des populations exposées au danger des armes, munitions et engins explosifs. Elle est présente actuellement, en République Démocratique du Congo, en République Centrafricaine, au Yémen, en Ukraine, au Liban, en Turquie, en Jordanie, en Syrie, en Irak, en Libye, au Laos, en Haïti et au Tchad. Le budget annuel de la DAH se situe autour de 40 millions d’euros. Pour plus d’information sur l’association : http://www.handicap-international.fr/

CONTEXTE :
Au sein de la DAH, il s’agit de remplacer une contrôleuse de gestion (CG) pendant une mobilité.
Il s’agit d’un poste sur le Desk Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) composé de 9 personnes dont 2 contrôleurs de gestion.

OBJECTIFS DU POSTE :
Sous la responsabilité hiérarchique du Responsable du Desk, et en étroite collaboration avec le/les autres contrôleurs de gestion et le responsable de l’unité Finances, vous êtes responsable de la bonne gestion financière des programmes sous sa responsabilité, ainsi que de la qualité des informations produites.
Vous accompagnez les équipes terrain dans la production des informations financières : pour cela, vous êtes amené(e) à effectuer des missions sur le terrain, de formation et d’appui.
Vos responsabilités sont les suivantes :
 Vous contrôlez et complétez les informations financières budgétaires et des tableaux de bord des programmes et assurez le suivi, dans le respect des deadlines.
 Vous identifiez les écarts et les risques financiers, les analysez, et reportez au «Desk » et au responsable de l’unité Finance.

 Vous assurez la gestion financière des contrats de financement du programme, dans le respect du référentiel « bailleurs » et des obligations contractuelles.

 Vous effectuez leur suivi, depuis la demande jusqu’à leur clôture, en maitrisant les risques et dans les deadlines exigés
 Vous effectuez les contrôles et la clôture comptable, dans le respect du cadre comptable.
 Vous produisez les états de synthèse et les transmettez au Responsable de l’unité Finances et au desk
 Vous vous assurez que les équipes financières terrain respectent le cadre financier et les accompagnez à cette appropriation, aussi bien sur les procédures que sur les outils
 Vous effectuez les briefings et débriefings des collaborateurs terrain, et participez au recrutement

PROFIL REQUIS :
 De formation en école de commerce ou de gestion ou d’un DU en gestion des entreprises et administration, finances, sciences économiques, vous avez une expérience professionnelle d’au moins 3 ans dans le domaine de la solidarité internationale avec en tant qu’administrateur terrain ou CG en siège
 Vous connaissez le fonctionnement des cycles budgétaires et des fonds institutionnels
 Vous êtes habitué au travail en équipe et aux relations de travail à distance
 Vous maîtrisez obligatoirement l’anglais, tant à l’oral qu’à l’écrit

CONDITIONS DU POSTE:
 Type de contrat : CDD de 7 mois à partir du 4 septembre 2017
 Tickets Restaurant
 Mutuelle
 39 heures hebdomadaires avec 22.5 jours de RTT à prendre annuellement


How to apply:

POSTULER : Uniquement en ligne en joignant CV et Lettre de motivation via le lien suivant :
https://hi.profilsearch.com/recrute/fr/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=2222&idpartenaire=1

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Fundraising officer for new products and digital fundraising

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Organization: Voluntary Service Overseas
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 13 Aug 2017

About VSO

VSO is the world's leading development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. We are unique in the way we bring people together to share their skills and experience, generate insights and ideas and, most of all, take action against poverty and exclusion. It's a highly effective approach that works, and today is helping millions of people in some of the world's poorest communities lift themselves out of poverty.Role overview Fancy a new challenge, working within a new team looking specifically at new products, how we can engage with new audiences (specifically millennials) and the whole world of digital then we've got a role for you.

VSO is embarking on the development of a new approach to fundraising we're at how we can use digital to recruit and engage new supporters. We're not simply after someone who understands PPC or social media (although that's useful) what we really want are people who have a bit of creative spark, people who understand how the digital world works people who can help us create a space for VSO's fundraising program digitally in the UK and internationally - sound like you

Skills, qualifications and experience required

  • Experience of digital as a way to engage and develop relationships with people in either a charity or commercial context
  • An understanding and experience of developing new products specifically in a digital setting
  • An understanding of how social media can be used to generate money
  • Experience of developing video led content to support income generation
  • An understanding of millennial culture

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply.

How to apply If you're interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we're looking for. To submit your application, click on 'Apply now' and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

Application closing date: 13 August 2017 Interview/Assessment date(s): TBC Start date: ASAP


How to apply:

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=a2xhcm1hbi4wNzIwMS4zODMwQHZzby5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

Tunisia: Tunisia : Country Logistic & Security Manager- Tunis

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Organization: ACTED
Country: Tunisia
Closing date: 28 Aug 2017

Department: Logistic

Contract: Fixed term

Country:Tunisia

Duration 12 months

City: Tunis

Starting date: ASAP

Background on ACTED

Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential. ACTED endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential. We go the last mile: ACTED’s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard to reach areas. With a team of 4,300 national staff 300 international staff, ACTED is active in 35 countries and implements more than 450 projects a year reaching over 11 million beneficiaries. More on www.acted.org

Country profile

Country Profile

Number of projects:10

Number of areas:5

Number of national staff:32

Annual budget (EUR):2.53M €

Number of offices:4

Number of international staff:5

Position context and key challenges

Our team in Tunisia manages our operations based in Libya. ACTED has been programming in Libya since March 2011. Initially focusing on responding to the humanitarian crisis in the wake of the conflict, ACTED set-up offices across the country, providing vital humanitarian assistance to displaced and vulnerable populations. Furthermore, during this period ACTED utilized its assessment and mapping capabilities to help coordinate and provide information for the humanitarian response and reconstruction of the country. Since January 2012, and building on the strong networks developed during the emergency response, ACTED started to work on post-conflict projects, particularly focusing of support to the nascent Libyan civil society. In January ACTED began a two-year programme, funded by the European Union, focusing on support to civil society organisations in Libya.

Position profile

OBJECTIVES
Ensure timely & cost efficient supply chain management in country, and ensure supply chain traceability & transparency from procurement to final distribution to beneficiaries.
Ensure ACTED operations efficiency, reliability & sustainability across the country through supervision & development of fleet, premises, assets & communication means.
Guarantee compliance to ACTED & donors’ logistics guidelines in all operations within the country and enforce logistics procedures across teams.
Contribute to safety & security management through the development & implementation of SOP & plans, and support to the Country Director for crisis management.
Lead logistics teams, coordinate and facilitate access to information within the FLAT teams.

DUTIES & RESPONSABILITIES1.Supply Chain Management**

1.1 Procurement
1.2 Stocks and deliveries

2.Transversal Logistical Management

2.1 Fleet and transportation
2.2 Fuel
2.3 Asset
2.4 Premises
2.5 Communications and IT management

3.Compliance and Transparency

4.Contribution to safety and security management
5.Management

Qualifications

At least 2-3 years of working experience in insecure environments; preferably in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East;
Extensive experience in logistics and/or security management and procedures;
Demonstrated communication and organizational skills;
Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff
Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure;
Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments;
Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions;
Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English
Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience highly desirable

Conditions

Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are
considered for pay bonus
Additional monthly living allowance
Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse
Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package


How to apply:

Please send your application including cover letter, CV and references to jobs@acted.org under Ref: CLSM/TUN

Somalia: Value Chain Analysis and Development Expert

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Organization: AGRER
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 31 Aug 2017

Key expert 2 (KE2) : Value Chain Analysis and Development

The Key Expert on Value Chain Analysis and Development will be responsible to coordinate and advice methodologically a participatory value chain analysis and development strategy and provide training and technical assistance to the Ministries of Agriculture and Ministry of Planning on value chain approach.

The operational base for the Project will be Mogadishu, Somalia and logistical arrangements should be made to facilitate frequent (and long) missions to ISWA (Baidoa), Jubaland (Kismayo and/or Gedo) and Hirshabelle (Belet-Weyne and Jowhar), according to the planning and the security situation. Also a few missions to Galmudug and Puntland, in the framework of the Component 2, during Phase 2 will be required.

Qualifications and skills

  • The expert should hold a degree and/or an advanced degree (Master or PHD) in Economics fields or equivalent. In the absence of a degree, the expert must have at least 15 years' of professional experience in consultancy and management of programmes in economic development in developing countries.
  • Excellent communication skills, both in written and spoken English. (Written and Spoken Somali language will be an added advantage)
  • Demonstrated ability to nature and/or build effective partnerships with different partners, both public and privates, and promote participatory processes.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the agricultural sector
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and network skills
  • Computer literate with additional expertise in statistical or other similar software is desirable

General professional experience

  • At least 15 years of professional experience in the development field.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience managing Competitiveness, Market development, Private sector development (including PPPs) components of projects and Programmes.
  • At least one long term assignment (more than 6 months) performed in a conflict context with weak institutions;

Specific professional experience

  • A minimum of 7 years of experience working in agricultural value chains including value chain analysis;
  • At least one previous work experience on technical coordination of a value chain analysis working with a diverse group of stakeholders, including donor/development organizations, government officials, civil society leaders, community leaders, and project beneficiaries;

The expert must be independent and free from conflicts of interest in the responsibilities she/he takes on.


How to apply:

If you are interested, please send your CV to adriana.vozzi@agrer.com mentioning in the subject 9576 Somalia KE2

Jordan: Jordan : Project Manager Food Security and Livelihood - Mafraq

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Organization: ACTED
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 28 Aug 2017

Department: Program

Contract: Fixed term

Country:Jordan

Duration 6 months

City: Mafraq

Starting date: ASAP

Background on ACTED

Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential. ACTED endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential. We go the last mile: ACTED’s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard to reach areas. With a team of 4,300 national staff 300 international staff, ACTED is active in 35 countries and implements more than 450 projects a year reaching over 11 million beneficiaries. More on www.acted.org

Country profile

Country Profile

Number of projects: 23

Number of areas: 3

Number of national staff: 767

Annual budget (EUR): 14,6M €

Number of international staff: 11

Position context and key challenges

ACTED Jordan provides emergency humanitarian assistance as well as longer term development programs reaching over 150,000 direct beneficiaries in Jordan in 2016. ACTED’s operations are spread across Amman as the Country Office, and three area offices:

• From its office in Marfaq, ACTED provides support to vulnerable Jordanians and Syrian refugees of Northern Jordan including household rehabilitations, emergency assistance (cash, vouchers and in-kind), as well as water/sanitation infrastructure. ACTED is also working to develop sustainable livelihood programmes.

• In Za’atari King Abdulla and Cyber City refugee camps, ACTED provides water supply, solid waste management, hygiene promotion, community mobilization, repair and maintenance and has completed the initial phase of the Za’atari water network for over 80,000 refugees.

• In Azraq (including Azraq refugee camp), ACTED provides water supply, solid waste, desludging and food assistance for approximately 35,000 refugees.

ACTED also partners with REACH, who provides information management support to working groups and sectors nationally.

Position profile**1. Project Planning**

2. Project Implementation Follow-up

3. Administration and Operational Management of Project Implementation

3.1. Finance

3.2. Logistics

3.3. Administration/HR

3.4. Transparency

3.5. Security

4. External Relations

5. Quality Control
6. Reporting

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering, water engineering, or related courses;

• At least 3 years of experience in project implementation and construction, preferably in an international context;

• At least 3 years of experience in water supply, water quality, sanitation, and related fields;

• Experience in Greenfield sites preferred.

• Experience in refugee camp situations preferred.

• Arabic language preferred.

• Rapid deployment required.

Conditions

• Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus

• Additional monthly living allowance

• Free food and lodging provided at the organization’s guesthouse

• Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance

• Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package


How to apply:

Please send your application including cover letter, CV to jobs@acted.org under Ref: PMFSL/MAFRAQ/JOR

Somalia: Team Leader and Agriculture Development Expert

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Organization: AGRER
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 31 Aug 2017

Key expert 1 (KE1) : Team Leader and Agriculture Development expert

The Key Expert on Agriculture Development Policies and Strategies will be responsible to provide technical guidance and support to Ministries of Agriculture on capacity development, policy dialogue and strategic planning. It will also perform functions of Team leader coordinating the work conducted by the project team, ensure delivery of the requested services described in the ToR and also alignment with National priorities.

The operational base for the Project will be Mogadishu, Somalia and logistical arrangements should be made to facilitate frequent (and long) missions to ISWA (Baidoa), Jubaland (Kismayo and/or Gedo) and Hirshabelle (Belet-Weyne and Jowhar), according to the planning and the security situation. Also a few missions to Galmudug and Puntland, in the framework of the Component 2, during Phase 2 will be required.

Qualifications and skills

  • The expert should hold a degree and/or advanced degree (certified Master or equivalent) in Agriculture or Public Sector administration related disciplines.. In the absence of requested degrees, the expert must have at least 15 years' of professional experience in consultancy and management of programmes in public administration capacity building and reform in the agricultural sector.
  • Excellent communication skills, both in written and spoken English. (Written and Spoken Somali language will be an added advantage)
  • Fully computer literate.

General professional experience

  • At least 15 years of professional experience in the development field.
  • At least 10 years’ experience in public sector environment with a focus on capacity building, of which at least 8 years’ in developing countries.
  • At least 3 years work experience in conflict context with weak institutions;

Specific professional experience

  • At least 10 years previous experience of carrying out assignments in the field of Policy and Strategic Technical Assistance on Agriculture Development;
  • At least one long tem assignment (more than 6 months) performed as international expert to the Ministry of Agriculture or equivalent in a developing country.
  • At least one long term assignment (more than 6 months) performed as a Team Leader of a pool of international and local experts.
  • Work experience in Somalia will be an asset.

The expert must be independent and free from conflicts of interest in the responsibilities she/he takes on.


How to apply:

If you are interested, please send your CV to adriana.vozzi@agrer.com mentioning in the subject 9576 Somalia KE1


France: ALTERNANCE GRAPHISTE WEB /MULTIMEDIA H/F

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Organization: Secours Islamique France
Country: France
Closing date: 31 Aug 2017

Créé en 1991, le Secours Islamique France (SIF) est une organisation non gouvernementale (ONG) internationale de secours d'urgence et de développement. Le SIF agit dans une stricte neutralité, sans distinction d’origine, de genre ni de religion et se consacre à atténuer les souffrances des populations les plus démunies dans le monde.

Le Secours Islamique France, recherche un(e) Graphiste Web /Multimédia en alternance pour ses bureaux de Massy (91).

Sous la responsabilité du Responsable digital, vous serez en charge de la réalisation d’éléments graphiques et de supports audiovisuels.

Vos principales missions seront les suivantes :

  • Réalisation d’éléments graphiques pour le web et réseaux sociaux (Infographies, Bannières…)
  • Réalisation de supports audiovisuels et prise de vues (Photos, Animations, Vidéos…)
  • Gestion et mise à jour du contenu du site web à partir d’un panneau d’administration (CMS)

La liste des tâches n’est ni exhaustive, ni limitative et est évolutive.

Profil:

Vous êtes en formation graphisme de Bac+3 à +5.

Vous maîtrisez les logiciels et outils suivants :

  • Adobe (Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Dreamweaver, Premiere, After Effects…)
  • Langage HTML, CSS…
  • CMS (Joomla, Wordpress, Drupal...)

La maîtrise de l’anglais et/ou de l’arabe est un plus.

Vous êtes organisé, autonome, vous aimez le travail d’équipe et vous savez vous adapter en situation d’urgence.

Contrat / Rémunération:

Contrat de professionnalisation d’une durée d’1 an. A pourvoir dès que possible.

Rémunération selon la législation en vigueur. Titres restaurants, et transport en commun (50%) pris en charge.


How to apply:

Merci d’envoyer votre candidature (CV + LM) par mail en précisant en objet l’intitulé du poste à l’adresse suivante : recrutement@secours-islamique.org

Parce qu'au Secours Islamique France la diversité est une richesse ;

Nous étudions toutes les candidatures correspondant aux compétences requises pour le poste à pourvoir.

Belgium: Communications Assistant

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Organization: International Catholic Migration Commission
Country: Belgium
Closing date: 13 Aug 2017

ERN+ VACANCY NOTICE

The IOM, ICMC and UNHCR led project ‘ERN+ Developing Innovative European Models for the Protection of Refugees and Providing Support to New Resettlement Countries’ (co-financed by the European Union under the AMIF) supports the development of resettlement and complementary forms of admission to the European Union for those in need of international protection.

As part of this joint project, ICMC Europe is currently recruiting a Communications Assistant for temporary assignment ( beginning start of September for approximately 2-3 months)

The Communications assistant should be based in Brussels, Belgium. This contract is well suited to someone with 1-3 years of work experience in the area of asylum and migration policy in Europe. It will provide valuable exposure to the work of multi-lateral stakeholders in the areas of EU advocacy, refugee protection, migration and asylum.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY AREAS OF ACTIVITY

  • Producing and managing website content on the subject of safe and legal pathways of refugee admission to Europe, including resettlement, private sponsorship, student scholarships and humanitarian admission programmes for the ERN+ website www.resettlement.eu under the direct supervision of ICMC Europe in close collaboration with IOM and UNHCR;

  • Drafting website content (articles, presentation/summaries of new resources, current practice etc.) in excellent English on news and information related to the website’s focus;

  • Researching and identifying relevant content for the website in the form of e.g. subject-specific reports, civil society initiatives, practices on refugee admission and integration in the European Union, and other resources;

  • Updating the ERN+ website in collaboration with an external web designer, under the management of the ERN+ Project Coordinators including transfer of content and redesign of webpages;

  • Other activities as required by the ERN+ Project Coordinators in relation to the update of the website www.resettlement.eu.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY COMPETENCIES

The successful applicant will have:

  • Permission to work in Belgium;
  • A MA/Graduate level degree in one of the following or related areas - social sciences (migration studies), international politics, human rights, law;
  • 1-3 years of work experience and academic background in the area of migration and asylum, including integration;
  • A good knowledge of EU asylum and migration policy, ideally in relation to resettlement and other forms of admission, and integration;
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality written material in excellent English;
  • Excellent IT skills with demonstrated experience of working in web content management, maintaining or contributing to the management of a website, editing online content etc.;
  • The ability to work independently on assigned tasks, as well as excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to work to an agreed timeline.

CONDITIONS

  • Temporary contract (Service Agreement) beginning start of September for approximately 2-3 months;

  • The position will be remunerated competitively, according to experience.


How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit a Curriculum Vitae ofno more than 2 A4 pages, *a letter of motivation and 1 A4* unedited writing sample to info@resettlement.eu with “Application for the position of ERN+ Communications Assistant” in the subject line.

Procedure: Step 1: Written assignment; Step 2. Face-to-face interview in Brussels.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 23:59 h on 13 August 2017. Applications will be evaluated upon receipt and tests and interviews with shortlisted candidates may be conducted prior to the closing date. Given the large volume of applications expected for this position, we regret that only applicants shortlisted for aninterview will be notified.

France: France : Stagiaire Assistant de Direction - Paris

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Organization: ACTED
Country: France
Closing date: 28 Aug 2017

Département : Direction des opérations

Contrat : Stage

Pays :France

Ville : Paris

Date de démarrage : 01/07/2017

Présentation d'ACTED

Depuis 1993, l’association de solidarité internationale ACTED répond aux besoins humanitaires des populations dans les situations de crise et au respect de leur dignité, tout en favorisant et mettant en œuvre des opportunités pour un développement durable, en investissant dans les potentiels de l’Homme.

ACTED s’engage à répondre aux urgences et à développer la résilience face aux situations de crise, à co-construire une gouvernance effective, et à promouvoir une croissance inclusive et durable.

Nous œuvrons sur le dernier kilomètre de l’action humanitaire. Notre mission est de sauver des vies et de répondre aux besoins essentiels des populations dans les zones les plus difficiles d’accès. ACTED développe et met en œuvre des programmes à destination des populations les plus vulnérables qui souffrent de violences, des conflits, de catastrophes naturelles ou d’une situation de pauvreté endémique. L’approche d’ACTED dépasse la réponse d’urgence, avec un engagement dans le développement durable et l’accès des communautés aux moyens de subsistance.

ACTED met en œuvre plus de 490 projets par an auprès de 11 millions de bénéficiaires dans 35 pays, pour un budget de 190 millions d’euros. Nos équipes sont composées de 300 staff internationaux et 4300 staff nationaux.

Description du pays

Le siège d’ACTED s’est installé à Paris en 2000 dans le but de coordonner les interventions de l’organisation à l’échelle mondiale.

Aujourd’hui le siège est composé de 60 personnes dans les départements RH, Finance, Reporting, Audit, HUB logistique et Communication. Ces départements apportent leur soutien aux 35 Directions Pays ainsi qu’aux 3 Directions régionales, comprenant environ 350 expatriés et plus de 4000 salariés nationaux.

Le siège fait aussi office de point de convergence pour la Direction d’ACTED, à savoir la Déléguée Générale, le Directeur du Développement et les quinze membres du Conseil d’Administration.

Description du poste

Le/la stagiaire à la direction générale soutiendra l’Adjointe de la Directrice Générale dans tous les aspects de ses fonctions, que ce soit au niveau opérationnel ou institutionnel d’ACTED.

1. Assistanat Général (Gestion et Suivis des dossiers)

1.1 Gestion et suivi de l’agenda

  • Préparation des dossiers relatifs aux réunions avec les Directeurs (interne et externe)

  • Organisation des déplacements de la DG (et établissement d’une feuille de route si nécessaire)

  • Préparer les dossiers relatifs aux interventions extérieures de la Directrice Générale et assurer la réception en temps et heure de dossiers préparatoires des réunions auxquelles assiste la DG (collecte de documents : agenda, informations pratiques et documents à consulter avant la réunion…)

1.2 Secrétariat Général

  • Classement et archivage

  • Recherche de documentation pour élaboration des dossiers thématiques

2. Initiative et réseau ACTED (Washington, Genève, OXUS, IMPACT, PSF, etc.)

  • Suivi juridique des dossiers

  • Classement et archivage

3. Gouvernance

3.1 Associative (AG, CA, Membres, etc.)

  • Suivi de l’organisation des Assemblées Générales

  • Suivi de contact

  • Organisation et préparation des Conseils d’Administration trimestriels

  • Organisation et préparation des Bureaux mensuels

3.2 Opérationnelle (lien avec les pays d’interventions)

  • Suivi des délégations de pouvoirs et pouvoirs de signature terrain

4. Suivi Juridique

  • Assurer le suivi des enregistrements et obligations légales dans tous les pays d’ACTED

  • Consolider les contacts des soutiens juridiques dans les pays d’ACTED

5. Relation externes / Partenariats (Alliance 2015, Coordination Sud, CECI etc.)

  • Suivi et gestion des dossiers

  • Préparation des dossiers

  • Consolidation des contacts (DG, Directeurs…)

6. Communication interne

  • Assurer le dispatching des parapheurs auprès des directions ACTED

  • Collecte des informations, contrats, documents à l’intention de la DG

  • S’assurer de la circulation des informations et du dispatching auprès des différents départements et de la direction pour les signatures diverses

7. Autre

  • Traduction de documents internes

Qualifications

  • Formation : Cursus universitaire en Relations ou politique internationale, Sciences Po ou similaire

  • Niveau d'études requis : BAC+4/5

  • Approche rigoureuse et méticuleuse du travail

  • Dynamique, autonome et force de proposition

  • Capacité de communication et de reporting

  • Excellent niveau en anglais, écrit et parlé (contacts quotidiens avec les équipes locales)

  • Intérêt pour les programmes d’aide d’urgence et de développement internationaux

Conditions

  • Compensation mensuelle de 554.40 € (minimum légal en vigueur)
  • Tickets restaurant
  • 50% frais de transport remboursés

How to apply:

Merci de nous faire parvenir votre candidature en français : CV, lettre de motivation et trois références à l’adresse suivante :jobs@acted.org

REF : ADDI5/HQ/SA

Switzerland: Internship Division of External Relations - #WithRefugees Campaign

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Organization: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 03 Aug 2017

UNHCR works worldwide to protect, assist and find solutions for refugees, internally displaced people and stateless populations. It has some 9,700 staff across 126 countries, many of them working in humanitarian emergencies and in close proximity to regions of conflict. In June 2015 it reported that worldwide forced displacement had reached a new post-World War II high of 59.5 million people.

Through strategic planning for events, campaigns and third party support the Events and Campaigns and Goodwill Ambassadors Section aims to reinforce and amplify all of the other communications initiatives of the Division of External Relations. The Section manages UNHCR’s flagship events and events including; the Nansen Refugee Award, the #WithRefugees campaign and World Refugee Day. The overall aim is to encourage further financial support, greater awareness and empathy for forcibly displaced people. Interns are thoroughly embedded in the team and tasked to deliver concrete elements of one of our key projects.

Internship time-scale
In order to allow for handover and availability during the critical project phases, the internships should last 24 working weeks (holidays excluded) over the period: 21 August 2017 to 31 January 2018

The candidates should have one of the following profiles:

Production and content

  • Education and experience in marketing, communications, international relations, or related area.
  • Education and experience in Digital Communications (social media, web, etc)
  • Content Production skills or interest (video or graphic design software etc)
  • Events management and organization
  • Advanced knowledge of corporate software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat
  • English language proficient is required
  • Working knowledge of French, Arabic or Spanish would be an asset but is not essential
  • Basic Photoshop skills would be an asset.
  • Passion for working in an organization that aims to protect people forced to flee.

Communications and marketing

  •  Reporting and communication skills
  •  Research and reporting experience
  •  Advanced knowledge of corporate software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat
  •  English language proficient is required
  • Working knowledge of French, Arabic or Spanish would be an asset but is not essential
  •  Basic Photoshop skills would be an asset.
  •  Passion for working in an organization that aims protects people forced to flee.

The terms of reference include:

Production and content

  • Facilitate the translation processes of certain materials
  • Assist in the development of the Community Map (gathering of content, production of digital content, promotion)
  • Help set up a download page and the upload of key content
  • Help to update web pages for Campaigns, Events and GWAs
  • Follow up with distribution and archiving of key content
  • Liaise with graphic designer to facilitate print production
  • Help produce promotional content for events and campaigns, postcards, roll up, short videos, slide shows
  • Assist in the post-campaign impact analysis and report
  • Assists in related tasks
  • Manage content and create toolkits using Canva

Public Relations/Marketing

  • Assist team by helping respond to day to day requests from the field
  • Undertake desk research into successful social media advocacy campaigns and connect with local level campaigns
  • Help compile impact reporting and create post WRD field survey and compile feedback
  • Assist with the in-depth research and eligibility determination of Nansen nominations.
  • Pull together and edit an in-depth WRD global country office activity report (post WRD)
  • Support marketing work with agency contracted to place content and social media assets
  • Help in community building – by identifying key interlocutors and champions
  • Support the planning and execution of Geneva based events and draft agendas and talking points **
  • Please note that UNHCR does not compensate its interns**. However, we ensure our interns acquire a rich experience that will help them in their future search for work and provide the necessary evaluation and recommendation letters.The interns will report directly to the External Relations Officer in charge of the corresponding project, under the overall authority of the Chief of Section, DER/Events, Campaigns and Goodwill Ambassadors Section.

Application

The interns may send their application (CV and cover letter) to ligneau@unhcr.org.Please note only selected candidates will be contacted. Deadline for application: 03 August 2017


How to apply:

The interns may send their application (CV and cover letter) to ligneau@unhcr.org.Please note only selected candidates will be contacted. Deadline for application: 03 August 2017

Nigeria: Security Assistant

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Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: Nigeria
Closing date: 11 Aug 2017

Job Summary:

Security Assistant Job purpose is to assist in maintaining safe and secure environment for CRS employees, premises, and assets and as well maintain solid and regular communication with staff during field movement. The Security Assistant is responsible for ensuring that appropriate systems and procedures are in place to maximize the safety and security of all CRS staff and during field movement and that they are adhered to at all times. The Security Assistant is responsible for supporting Security Officer and Coordinator to ensure that safety and security is mainstreamed into all field operations.

Responsibilities:

· Liaise with local authorities, CRS Staff and facilitate continuity of CRS Programs

· Linking & networking with communities, individuals, organizations and to help ensure that movement are well monitored according to specific procedure

· Assist Security Officer in staff safety and security matters and act as a backup security focal point

Required Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or HND in related field
  • Minimum 1 years’ experience working in security-sensitive environments

· Communicates strategically under pressure

· Manages stress and complexity

· Actively promotes safety and security

· Undergone formal or informal training in security

· Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training

· Excellent communication skills- both oral and written,

· Ability to speck Local North Eastern Nigerian languages (Kanuri a plus)


How to apply:

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should download the application form using this link http://goo.gl/8OOQcp and send with a detailed 3-page resume in a single file word document vacancies.ne.nigeria@crs.org. The position title must be expressly stated as the subject of the email quoting reference number: SA280717 e.g. Security Assistant: SA280717

Applications must reach us on or before COB Tuesday, August 11, 2017. Applications will be accessed on a rolling basis and interviews conducted until all positions are competently filled**.** Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity:

“CRS is an equal –opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, etc. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply”**.**

Statement of Commitment to Protection:

‘’CRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation .

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