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Demand Generation and Behaviour Change Communication Manager
Marie Stopes International
Location: Kenya
Last Date: April 24, 2009

Demand Generation and Behaviour Change Communication Manager

Job Reference Number: M09/0035
Country: Kenya
Location: Africa
Team: Social Marketing

Marie Stopes International (MSI) is one of the largest international family planning organisations in the world. We are a marketing focused, results oriented social enterprise that develops efficient, effective and sustainable family planning programmes in the UK and over 40 countries around the world. Every year MSI provides over five million people with high quality health services.

The Demand Generation and Behaviour Change Communication (DG/BCC) Manager is responsible for the success and sustainability of MSI’s global DG/BCC function. You will focus on the effective and efficient use of strategic communication tools and resources for increasing the client flow and sales of our products and services whilst attracting new users of these products and services. Providing technical leadership to the existing country programs, social marketing and corporate communications teams, you will work to achieve measurable health impact and outcomes.

With a track record in achieving health impact, BCC, sales and distribution targets, you will have proven ability to ‘sell’ ideas. Your background will highlight significant experience in marketing/advertising/BCC, preferably within the reproductive healthcare sector as well as demonstrable team management and leadership experience. You must have experience in working in/with overseas programmes. Fluency in English is essential for this role while working knowledge of French and Spanish will be desirable.

This position will involve extensive international travel with 60% of your time working in Africa and the remaining 40% in the rest of the regions.

This post attracts the Globally Mobile salary and benefits package.

Based in Africa, with extensive international travel, we are offering you the opportunity to take your career to the next level, whilst putting your skills to use assisting us to achieve our Mission of ‘Children by Choice, not Chance’. You must be pro choice on abortion.

To apply, please review the job framework then apply online via CV application at:
http://www.mariestopes.org/Vacancies/International/Demand_Generation_and_Behaviour_Change_Communication_Manager.aspx

Programme Funding Officer Africa
Christian Aid
Location: London, UK
Last Date: April 3, 2009
Email: recruitment@christian-aid.org

Programme Funding Officer Africa (9 months maternity cover)
£32,583 - £36,392 (inclusive of London Allowance).
London, Waterloo
Closing date: 3 April 2009 5pm

We are seeking an exceptional person to support the work of Christian Aid (CA), its international partners and alliances, by supporting strategic fundraising to maximise income from existing and new donors; securing programme funding from institutional donors and large foundations and developing CA staff and partner capacity in this area. The prospective post holder will focus on CA’s work in Africa where CA has a large, diverse and growing programme portfolio.

You must have significant experience including proposal and report writing for institutional donors such as DFID, EuropeAid/ECHO, USAID, Trusts and Foundations; proven success of securing funds from official donors; planning, monitoring and reporting on development or emergency programmes, experience of field-based development or emergency work in a developing country as well as fluency in English and French. A highly organised approach and excellent team working is required, as well as good attention to detail. You should be in sympathy with Christian Aid’s aim of empowering people to respond to the scandal of poverty through prayer, giving and action.

We value the contribution each and every one of our people makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
As this post is UK based, non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK, as the Department of Employment will only issue work permits in exceptional circumstances and for limited periods only.

To apply for this post, please download an application pack from www.christianaid.org.uk and email your completed form to: recruitment@christian-aid.org (quoting the reference number), or send by fax to 020 7523 2004. Alternatively, your completed application form, together with the equal opportunities form, can be printed out and posted to us at:

Christian Aid
35 Lower Marsh
Waterloo
London SE1 7RT
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
Job reference: 1816/AA
Interview date: 20 April 2009

International Education Opportunities
Save the Children US
Location: Washington, DC / Africa

International Education Opportunities
Save the Children

Dynamic growth in our international education portfolio has created immediate opportunities for international education and early childhood development professionals. Ideal candidates will have a passion for innovation and action; they will be leaders in their field, and will possess a track record of driving quality programming for that achieves results for children


Specialist, Early Childhood Development
Washington, DC

The Specialist, Early Childhood Development will provide technical support and leadership to Save the Children’s country offices around the world in the design, implementation, evaluation and integration of early childhood programs.


Master’s Degree in International Education, and minimum of 4 years experience in early childhood development with an understanding of holistic development and cultural variation in child rearing practices. Ability to implement strategies that generate community and partner ownership to ensure sustainable results. International travel 30-40%.


Sr. Specialist, Basic Education and Literacy
Washington, DC

The Sr. Specialist, Basic Education and Literacy will drive the development of an evidence-based literacy and numeracy strategy to improve reading achievement in international early childhood development transition programs and in basic education, and will collaborate closely with education colleagues to further define, pilot and replicate BE &L programs, build capacity and provide support for growing Basic Education portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have Master’s degree in reading, a deep understanding of evidence-based reading research and practices for teaching primary or early grades reading and assessing student progress toward achievement of benchmarks as documented in coursework and experience as a teacher of reading, and a thorough knowledge of literacy research and programming, experience in contextualizing interventions, and strong training and clear public speaking skills. He/she will become the face of Save the Children’s growing literacy work -- knowledge, passion and effective action in the topic essential in this role.


Project Director, Dubai Cares

Grow the partnership with Dubai Cares to achieve the strongest positive results for children!

Responsible for the overall strategic development, implementation, monitoring, and accountability of the Dubai Cares program, the Project Director will ensure that program targets and benchmarks are set and met, resources allocated, and results achieved in order to reach impact at scale. The Project Director will provide technical and management oversight and support of country projects, identify shared priorities for program and policy leadership in basic education, among Save the Children’s country programs, Alliance partners, and Dubai Cares. The Project Director will align Dubai Cares programming with the strategic plan for learning and development in Save the Children, shaping program activities and documentation to generate the evidence base for program objectives and advocacy. The Project Director will work closely with the donor to shape and strengthen a shared agenda(s), for example, improving quality and access to early primary education, to strengthen the partnership and increase the effectiveness and leverage greater impact with Dubai Cares investments in children’s learning and development.

Masters degree required in Education or related discipline and a minimum of seven years’ international experience in managing large grant programs and interfacing with non-government donors. Positive track record in proposal development; superior writing and communication skills in English required; fluency in Arabic also required.

Willingness to travel internationally 30% - 40%. Ability to work as team player and coordinate activities across countries and departments critical. A passion for action, innovation and strong leadership skills essential for success in this role.

The preference is for this position to be based in Washington D.C. Consideration of other locations may be possible in countries where Save the Children has an established presence.


Africa Area Education Specialist
Africa

Save the Children seeks an experienced, dynamic Education Specialist to provide cutting-edge technical assistance to our country offices in the Africa region and promote high-quality, evidence-based early childhood development (ECD) and education programs that reach greater scale in the Africa region. S/he will be an integral member of a team of education and child development experts based both in the region and in our US headquarters, and will be a key player in contributing to our overall goal of helping Africa’s children learn and develop to their full potential.

Master’s degree in education, child development, or related discipline and 5-7 years’ experience managing and providing technical support to education, or early childhood development in Africa or other developing regions. Solid technical knowledge of education and early childhood development and working knowledge of other sectors, such as HIV/AIDS, health, livelihoods and child protection, to facilitate cross-sectoral collaboration.

Excellent interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to provide technical assistance and conduct dynamic training and facilitation, and strong program design, monitoring and evaluation skills essential. Fluency in spoken and written English including superior writing and documentation skills. Proficiency in other African languages desired. Willingness and ability to travel within Africa and globally between 30 – 50 % of the time.

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change for children in need in the United States and around the world and offers excellent benefits and compensation package, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth. For more information and to apply on-line, visit our career website at: www.savethechildren.org

Technical Coordinator East Africa
The Common Code for the Coffee Community Association (4C)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Email: staff@4c-coffeeassociation.org

Terms of Reference
Technical Coordinator East Africa
4C Office East Africa

Framework

The Common Code for the Coffee Community Association (4C) is a global association that collectively engages producers, trade, industry and civil society responsible for the economic, social and environmental stewardship of the coffee sector to continuously increase the sustainability of coffee.

For the successful rolling out of its activities in different coffee regions, the Manager Decentralization and Support Services of the 4C Secretariat is currently setting up regional offices in major producing regions.

In this context, the 4C Association enlarges its team at its regional 4C Office East Africa and seeks a Technical Coordinator in order to ensure adequate support for 4C members, technical coordination and permanent visibility in the respective region.

The Technical Coordinator East Africa is mainly in charge of coordinating and conducting different Support Services (such as trainings, orientation and support for 4C members to prepare for verification and ensure continuous improvement, tool development, development of projects) in close cooperation with partner organizations and 4C members of the 4C Association in Eastern and Southern Africa. Additionally, the Technical Coordinator East Africa contributes to the further development of Support Services in the region and the monitoring of impacts, and provides input to technical aspects concerning the revision processes of 4C Code and indicators at international and regional level.

Within the Secretariat the position of the Technical Coordinator Africa is under the guidance of the Manager Decentralization and Support Services. He /she works in close collaboration with the Regional Coordinator Africa at 4C Office East Africa, as well as the Support Service and Relationship Coordinators and the Verification Manager at 4C Office Bonn.

Tasks

• Support implementing and further building up the support services in Eastern and Southern Africa in close collaboration with 4C Office Bonn, especially regarding 4C trainings and technical support for 4C Units
• Arrange/ conduct trainings in close cooperation with partner organizations, Mastertrainers and 4C members
• Provide information, guidance and technical support regarding 4C application and preparation for verification to 4C Units in the region
• Maintain close communication with 4C Units
• Contribute to and technical backstopping during the establishment / maintenance of the 4C tool library
• Support establishment and maintenance of co-operations with donor organizations, research institutions and technical assistance providers in Africa in close cooperation with Office Bonn and Regional Coordinator East Africa
• Support 4C related project activities and tool development with technical advise
• Coordinate / provide technical advice for future 4C Working groups/ 4C forums in Eastern / Southern Africa and for the Technical Committee
• Expand 4C support platform (network) in Eastern /Southern Africa in close collaboration with Office Bonn and Regional Coordinator East Africa
• Provide input to success stories and lessons learnt from practical application
• Support organization of meetings, events and specialist conferences in Africa
• Closely cooperate with the 4C Secretariat in finalizing documents and forms which deal with issues on field level
• Contribute to preparation of reports on 4C activities in Africa

Reporting:
• Report to Manager Decentralization and Support Services of the 4C Association

Location
• Based at 4C Office East Africa, Kampala, Uganda
• Regional Business travels, esp. to other coffee producing countries in Eastern /Southern Africa
• Intercontinental Business travels to attend strategic 4C team meetings and other important international events

Timeframe
• Two years, starting March 1st, 2009 or as early as possible

Time dedicated to fulfil tasks as Technical Coordinator East Africa:
• 5 working days/ week, average 40 hours

Kindly send your application to: staff@4c-coffeeassociation.org

International Finance Manager, Africa Marie Stopes International (MSI)
Location: London or Africa

International Finance Manager, Africa Ref: M09/0032

Marie Stopes International (MSI) is one of the largest international family planning organisations in the world. We are a marketing focused, results oriented social enterprise that develops efficient, effective and sustainable family planning programmes in the UK and 43 countries around the world. Every year MSI provides over five million people with high quality health services.

The International Finance Manager, Africa will be responsible for building and improving the financial capacity of Partner Programmes by providing extensive training, coaching and other capacity building methods.

We are looking for someone who is qualified / part qualified in CIMA, ACCA or AAT with business experience either in a commercial or not-for-profit environment. You will have experience with Project Analysis and Reporting, preferably with restricted fund experience. You will also have experience in multi currency reporting and accounting.

Please note for this role you will be required to travel up to 60-70% of your time.

Based in London or Africa, with extensive travel, we are offering you the opportunity to take your career to the next level, whilst putting your skills to use assisting us to achieve our Mission of ‘Children by Choice, not Chance’. You must be pro choice on abortion.

To apply, please review the job framework at www.mariestopes.org/careers then either apply online via application or CV and covering letter

Closing Date: 4th March 2009

Food Security and Livelihood Coordinator , Kenya

Job Information

Country: Kenya
Job Type: Employment
Job Location: Field
Directing HQ: Action Against Hunger - USA
Job Duration: 12mths
Language(s): English
Minimum Experience: Humanitarian
Expiry Date: Feb 28 '09

Job Objectives:
General objectives:

* To ensure implementation of food security and livelihoods activities according to ACF and donor standards and guidelines
* To ensure internal and external coordination
* To strengthen FSL/Nut context analysis in areas of intervention

Objectives and Activities:

* To support the FSL team to implement FSL activities
* To facilitate program implementation with regular and proactive exchanges with the FSL PMs & visits to FSL programmes
* To ensure high technical quality of FSL programme activities
* To facilitate the development and implementation of M&E tools and mechanisms
* To facilitate the preparation of proposals, procurement planning, activities planning, expenditures forecast, etc.
* To facilitate reporting and documentation of program activities to ACF and donors standards
* To ensure internal coordination for integrated programming
* To support the FSL PMs to coordinate with the Nut and Wash teams
* To facilitate integrated program definition, planning and implementation together with Nutrition and Wash coordinators
* To provide a permanent link on capital level to ensure coordination and integration in discussions and initiatives
* To facilitate integrated context analysis for ACF areas of intervention
* To facilitate the establishment of ongoing integrated context analysis, together with Nut, Wash, FSL team
* To review historic, internal and external information for the ACF areas of intervention
* To support the analysis and understanding of the underlying causes of malnutrition, together with Nut, Wash, Fsl team
* To ensure continuous nutrition beneficiary profiling analysis together with Nut and Fsl team
* To ensure documentation of the facilitated analysis
* To support development and implementation of integrated Nut/ Fsl surveillance system
* To consolidate and contribute to analysis and monthly surveillance reports, together with the surveillance officer
* To use the ACF analysis for external representation and positioning of ACF, and contribution to external forums and FSL groups.
* To ensure external coordination and representation with other FSL stakeholders
* To actively participate in national FSL coordination meetings with KFSSSG, MoA, NGOs, etc.
* To actively participate in the IPC Kenya working group
* To create links with various FSL partners working in the same geographical area of intervention
* To contribute to representation and technical discussion needed for donors
* To facilitate advocacy to donors and other stakeholders in an informed and concise manner, as validated by HOM and HQ
* To actively participate in the national/regional working group, e.g. market prices

Qualifications:

* Min. master’s degree in agriculture, socio-economics, or related studies.
* At least 5 years of experience in humanitarian FSL work
* Excellent writing and analytical skills.
* Good management and representation competencies.
* Experience with agro-pastoral and livelihoods programming.
* Experience with programming in drought prone areas and disaster risk reduction activities
* Experience in developing world context.
* Familiarity with ACF and acceptance of ACF’s principles.
* Familiarity with donors and donor procedures helpful.
* Kiswahili, Arabic, Somali are helpful but not essential.

Apply at: http://www.actionagainsthunger.org/node/add/resume

Regional Technical Support Manager African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF)

Regional Technical Support Manager

Role

The Regional Technical Support Manager is a senior technical expert who ensures the efficient and effective implementation of the TSF’s short term technical assistance portfolio and is responsible for monitoring the performance of technical support delivery at a level of at least 50 technical projects per year. The key function of this position is to manage and strengthen quality assurance protocols and processes of the TSF, ensuring that all assignments are guided by international best practice and that all TSF deliverables, inclusive of consultant reports, are of the highest possible technical standard. The RTSM ensures that TSF consultants apply appropriate methodologies and internationally agreed frameworks during assignment delivery and also reviews outputs for technical proficiency and TORs compliance. As such the incumbent has an in-depth understanding of GFATM grant implementation bottlenecks and challenges at the country level as well as very high level competencies in the latest methodologies and tools used in HIV/AIDS programming across a broad range of technical areas, specifically: development of national HIV/AIDS strategic and operational plans; development of national HIV/AIDS monitoring frameworks; strengthening of national health systems; development of country level GFATM proposals; strengthening of GFATM CCMs, PRs and SRs. S/he will drive the roll-out of a new computerised dashboard system for monitoring STTA performance and is fully accountable for achieving two of TSF’s main performance targets 1) 90% of TSF assignments meeting quality assured standards and 2) a doubling of the TSF’s technical assistance delivery.

In addition to QA functions, the Regional TSM plays a central role in building the TSF’s existing client base and project portfolio. The position shares responsibility with the Regional Business Manager for tracking business opportunities and developing the technical components of complex competitive tenders for a range of HIV/AIDS related technical areas. The position will liaise extensively with National Aids Coordinating Authorities across the region and monitor technical assistance requirements through the design and implementation of a framework for identifying country level needs, updated on a quarterly basis. The postholder supervises two fulltime technical support officers, manages a four-person Technical Support Group and oversights a minimum of 60 short term consultants on an annual basis. A key function of the position is managing the implementation of appropriate data collection and monitoring systems for the technical assistance program as a whole, with an emphasis on ensuring data accuracy and integrity from the assignment level to the reporting stage.

Responsibility 1: Design, Implement and Maintain a Framework for Identification of Country Level STTA Needs

* Conduct an in-depth desk review of existing and new GFATM programs in region
* Identify TA needs throughout the life cycle of these grant programs
* Complete a mapping exercise of major activities that occur both annually and cyclically as part of national responses across the region, such as JAPRs
* Based on research conducted, design a framework for mapping of TA requirements so as to inform strategic direction setting in TA provision by the TSF
* Regularly update framework as new priorities and needs emerge at country level

Responsibility 2: Strengthen and ensure adherence to TSF QA protocols and processes

* Review, strengthen and manage the TSF’s internal QA monitoring system for technical support in line with UNAIDS M&E guidelines
* Support the roll-out and institutionalisation of new IT-based QA tools related to TA Management
* Ensure adherence by technical support officers to the TSF QA system from receipt of TORs to management and close out of assignments
* Ensure consistency in application of TSF procedures for quality assurance
* Undertake QA of consultant deliverables at a level of reviewing up to 50 consultant reports per annum
* Where external review is required, allocate QA of deliverables to members of the TSF Technical Support Group as relevant to TSG skills areas
* Prepare TORs and manage contracts of TSG members and other external short-term QA consultants
* Where alternate external QA is required, identify consultant and prepare contract and TORs
* Undertake final review of products received following external QA to ensure deliverables match client requirements and achieve highest possible standards
* Maintain the TSF’s TA statistics for incoming requests, assignments and assignment closure
* Liaise with Business Manager to ensure all data is accurately maintained and entered into database
* Ensure accurate donor monitoring spreadsheets are kept on all TSF assignments and that information is complete

Responsibility 3: Manage Preparation of Technical Components of Competitive Proposals and Tenders

* On a continuous basis identify potential tendering opportunities for the TSF through newspaper and web based research
* In collaboration with the RBM, assume a lead role in the development of technical components of proposals using appropriately skilled consultants/consultant teams where required
* Where a client requests methodology statements from proposed consultants, quality assure consultant technical submissions prior to submitting to clients

Responsibility 4: Manage TSF Technical Assistance Identification and Delivery Processes

* Serve as focal point for all technical support requests
* Receive and undertake technical review of TORs received by prospective clients; strengthen TORs in consultation with clients
* Verify and assure Scopes of Work and allocate assignments to Technical Support Officers
* Ensure appropriate match between TORs received and consultants selected; hold bi-weekly meetings to categorise incoming requests (low to high risk) and determine consultant selection with TSOs prior to submission to clients
* Ensure TSOs prepare skills summaries of consultant shortlists sent to clients
* Review work plans and budgets negotiated by TSOs prior to submission to clients
* Manage contracting processes with both consultants and clients; assure service agreements containing negotiated performance outputs are clear; review and certify final copies of consultant contracts prepared by TSOs prior to consultant signature
* Ensure TSOs work smoothly with AA to ensure assignment logistical requirements are in place
* Support TSOs in managing and monitoring implementation of assignments, providing any backstopping as required
* Ensure assignment budgets are monitored and managed effectively on an ongoing basis with regular and timely reports made to the PM
* Initiate appropriate corrective action where consultants are non-performing or in instances of clients non-acceptance of deliverables
* Work with Business Manager to ensure feed-back is secured from clients about the consultancy process and deliverables
* Initiate client and consultant invoicing as per contracts upon acceptance of deliverables by clients, ensuring invoices include consultant fees and any other project expenditure
* Certify progress and results prior to payment by the TSF to consultants
* Collaborate with Senior Capacity Development Manager and support and monitor capacity building assignments implemented under the TSF’s STTA line

Responsibility 5: Manage the UNAIDS Technical Assistance Fund

* Oversight all TAF related systems ensuring procedures are observed at all stages of TAF related technical assistance delivery
* Support TSOs to respond to incoming queries on the UNAIDS TAF
* Verify requests and allocate assignments to Technical Support Officers
* Ensure draft application forms received from the country partners are registered in the TSF database and are sent to the relevant RST & UCO focal points;
* Hold bi-weekly meetings to categorise incoming requests (low to high risk) and determine consultant selection with TSOs prior to submission to clients
* Receive revised applications from TSOs and conduct final review step; approve forwarding of final applications to the respective UNAIDS Country Coordinator (UCC) along with a checklist and comments
* Notify TSOs on approval of assignments
* Ensure TSOs issue Letter of Agreement (LoA) to TAF clients, and forward signed copy to RST
* Once assignments are initiated ensure adherence to standard TA protocols
* Ensure TSOs work smoothly with AA to ensure assignment logistical requirements are in place
* Support TSOs in managing and monitoring implementation of assignments, providing any backstopping as required
* Ensure assignment budgets are monitored and managed effectively on an ongoing basis with regular and timely reports made to the PM
* Review all TAF deliverables prior to submission of final drafts to clients
* Initiate appropriate corrective action where consultants are non-performing or in instances of clients non-acceptance of deliverables
* Collaborate with Business manager to ensure feed-back is secured from clients about the consultancy process and deliverables

Responsibility 6: Manage & Mentor TA Staff

* Review HR needs for STTA delivery and make recommendations as needed for enhanced team skills
* Prepare TORs and manage contracting of external short-term consultants as needed
* Develop and/or revise TA team members’ JDs as required
* Participate in interview panels for new TA staff as required
* Supervise and mentor TA staff inclusive of two TSOs and the CSO; allocating tasks; supporting development of individual work plans; monitoring performance against plans; provision of coaching and skills building in agreed priority areas
* Complete Annual Performance Appraisals on all TA staff
* Review and support strengthening of all outputs of the TA team members
* Conduct weekly meetings, at a minimum, with TA team members; Ensure meetings are minuted and placed on file

Responsibility 7: Monitoring, Reporting, Planning & Other Tasks

* Provide oversight for internal monitoring of STTA to ensure achievement of TA and QA indicators as set out in the TSF performance monitoring framework
* Maintain an electronic filing system for incoming TAF applications and other TA requests
* Prepare six monthly reports on TA assistance delivery via the OGAC & UNAIDS TAFs as well as fee-based work, inclusive of challenges and lessons learned
* Ensure ongoing generation of accurate statistics in relation to TA delivery using spreadsheets; maintain data charts (TSF internal chart and UNAIDS chart) and update on weekly basis capturing any changes as they occur in relation to level of consultant effort and other variables
* Ensure the TSF adheres to protocol requirements related to TA delivery
* Develop collaboration with reputable firms, NGOs, donors, and governmental agencies;
* Promote TSF’s expertise and capabilities in program areas associated with AMREF capacities
* Assist in marketing TSF services
* Network and create linkages with stakeholders
* Represent the TSF at national and regional meetings and fora as requested
* Participate in UNAIDS Governance meetings, as required, and senior team meetings of the TSF
* Together with line manager, take responsibility for own professional development
* Contribute to content development for the TSF website
* Contribute to positioning of TSF within AMREF’s new long range strategic plan
* Any other tasks commensurate with the position of technical support manager

Skills & Experience

* A PhD or Masters degree in a relevant health or related discipline
* Minimum 12 years successful track record in HIV/AIDS program delivery
* Extensive international consulting experience as a senior HIV/AIDS technical adviser/specialist at the national or regional level
* Previous experience in consultancy management highly preferred
* Extensive experience in Global Fund proposal development and grant implementation
* Strong track record in development of successful and complex competitive bid documents
* Technical expertise in at least 3 of the following areas: development of national HIV/AIDS strategic and operational plans; development of national HIV/AIDS monitoring frameworks; strengthening of national health systems; development of country level GFATM proposals; strengthening of GFATM CCMs, PRs and SRs
* Previous UNAIDS-related work experience highly desirable
* Past experience with an international NGO working on HIV and GFATM related work preferred
* In-depth knowledge of HIV and AIDS issues across Eastern Africa
* Thorough understanding of GFATM grant implementation bottlenecks and challenges experienced at the country level across Eastern Africa
* Demonstrated proficiency in use of dashboards for performance monitoring
* Proven knowledge and application of QA principles; Excellent analytical capacity

If you feel that you meet the above criteria, please quote the reference number and send your detailed CV and application letter by email to the Director of Human Resources at jobs@amref.org. We will continue the search until these positions are filled, but we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by February 25, 2009.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy

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Consultant – Development Specialist, UNDP Samoa Multi-Country Office
UNDP Pacific Centre
Location: Apia, Samoa
Last Date: September 29, 2008

CRISIS PREVENTION AND RECOVERY PROJECT
PACIFIC CENTRE

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Title: Consultant – Development Specialist, UNDP Samoa Multi-Country Office

Type of contract: SSA

Project:UNDP PC- Crisis Prevention and Recovery Project

Duty Station: Apia, Samoa (with some travel to select Pacific Island Countries)

Reporting to: UNDP Samoa Resident Representative and
UNDP-PC Senior Regional Crisis Prevention and Recovery Manager/Advisor

Start Date / Duration: October 2008 for a period of 6 months (with possibility of extension)


Background
The UNDP Pacific Centre (UNDP PC) was set up in 2005 organized along the lines of three practice areas: MDG Achievement and Poverty Alleviation, Democratic Governance and Crisis Prevention and Recovery. UNDP PC is mandated to provide on-demand support to UNDP Multi/Country Offices in the Pacific (located in PNG, Fiji, Samoa and Solomon Islands) with easy access to knowledge through high quality advisory services (policy advisory/programme development/technical support) based on global applied research and UNDP lessons learnt.

The UNDP Samoa Multi-Country Office (MCO) covers four Pacific Island Countries (PICs) in the South Pacific Polynesian sub-region: Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa and Tokelau. The core focus is helping countries build and share solutions to the key challenges of Democratic Governance, Environment and Energy, Sustainable Livelihoods / Poverty Reduction and Crisis Prevention & Recovery.

The UNDP Samoa MCO is putting together a team to carry out an integrated mission in October or November 2008 to assess community level needs in the four countries under its mandate (Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau). The main objective of this integrated mission is to identify community level needs, in relation to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). This needs assessment will provide the basis for the formulation of an MDG-based community development programme for Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau. An overall concept paper for the programme is currently being finalized by the Samoa MCO.

Objectives and Outputs/Activities
Under the direct supervision of the UNDP Samoa MCO, Resident Representative and in matrix supervision with the UNDP-PC Senior Regional Crisis Prevention and Recovery Manager/Advisor, the Consultant will be responsible for supporting the UNDP Samoa MCO in the development of the MDG-based Community Development and related work plans and facilitate resource mobilization strategy.

The main intended the output from this consultancy is an MDG-based community development programme. This will be achieved through the following steps:

• Team member for the integrated mission.
• Coordinate inputs from the integrated mission on the needs assessment performed in Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau;
• Coordinate consultation processes with key UN agencies and relevant stakeholders on finalizing the findings from the integrated mission;
• Design and develop project documentation and associated work plans for the MDG-based community development programme;
• Assist in the development and implementation of resource mobilization strategies relating to the programme. This is likely to involve the coordination of consultation processes with key with international development partners such as NZAID, AusAID, EU, Japan and others.

Further, the consultant will undertake the following additional activities: Technical and Policy Advisory Services to the UNDP Samoa MCO

• Support the Samoa MCO in the development and implementation of strategies for resource mobilization including the preparation of donor briefings;
• Assist the Samoa MCO in partnership building and knowledge sharing;
• Provide programmatic preparatory support to Samoa MCO for fielding technical missions;
• Coordinate technical support from UNDP Pacific Centre;
• Provide technical assistance and support as and when required by the Samoa Resident Representative and;
• Liaise regularly with UNDP-PC Senior Regional Crisis Prevention and Recovery Manager/Advisor and relevant programme personnel in the CPR unit of the UNDP PC.

Reporting Requirements
Monthly progress reports based on this TOR will be required to be submitted to the UNDP Samoa Resident Representative and UNDP-PC Senior Regional Crisis Prevent and Recovery Manager/Advisor.

Proposal
Proposal should have two parts: i) a one page summary based on the requirements of this terms of reference, and ii) financial component as follows:

Qualifications
Development Specialist should have:
• Advanced university degree in social sciences or discipline relating to international development would be highly desirable;
• At least 7 years of international development experience in programme design, management and implementation; proposal writing and resource mobilization;
• Technical expertise in one of following areas: Disaster Risk Management, Adaptation to Climate Change, Poverty Alleviation and MDG Achievement and Gender and Development;
• Experience in the development of community level development projects, particularly focusing on poverty reduction and the achievement of MDGs;
• Significant Experience in Participatory Rural Appraisal, Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment or similar participatory methodologies;
• Knowledge and experience of working in the Pacific and in particular in Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau contexts highly desirable;
• Previous experience with UNDP or another UN Agency, working on MDGs related programming;
• Demonstrable familiarity and understanding of UNDP’s programme cycle and Project Document format, preferably with experience in drafting UNDP/UN agencies projects and policy documents;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate and deliver in a complex and multicultural environment;
• Good knowledge and understanding of the UN, its values, priority goals and systems and procedures will be a definitive asset; and
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Selection and Award
The consultant will be selected based on UNDP evaluation criteria with a split 70 percent score for technical proposal and 30 percent score for financial proposal. Based on the above evaluation methods the bidder with the highest accumulative score will be awarded the contract.

Payment Schedule
• The payments will be made on submission and approval of monthly progress reports by the UNDP Samoa Resident Representative.
• Schedule of payment will be agreed in the context of contract signing.

Inputs from the Consultant
The consultant is expected to provide their own laptop for the duration of the assignment.

Applications
Applicants for this post should express their interest by submitting a 1 page cover letter, which should indicate a proposed daily rate in US Dollars and a detailed CV based on the criteria stated above. (Note: Joint applications/proposals will not be accepted.) These should be sent by email to registry.pacificcentre@undp.org. The deadline for applications is 5pm (Fiji Time), Monday, 29th September 2008. Applicants should indicate the assignment being applied for (‘Development Specialist –UNDP Samoa Multi-Country Office’) in the subject line of the email.



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Mid Term Evaluator
CEFA
Location: Somalia
Last Date: July 15 , 2008
Email: cefabosaso@hotmail.com

For the EU funded Puntland Oasis Development project, a mid term evalution specialist is required for a short-term mission including meetings in Nairobi and field work in Puntland with CEFA support.

Due to present political situation only high qualified Somali nationals are invited to apply.

Candidates must be familiar with project evaluation and rural development and have good knowledge of EU Project Cycle Management

Terms of reference available

Please send your CV in EU format

Family Planning Technical Advisor
Population Services International
Location: Uganda
Last Date: July 4, 2008

TITLE: FAMILY PLANNING TECHNICAL ADVISOR, UGANDA
DEPARTMENT: EAST AFRICA



Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization, operating in more than 60 developing countries. PSI creates demand for essential health products and services by using private sector marketing techniques and innovative communications campaigns to motivate positive changes in health behavior. On the supply side, PSI works with the commercial sector to increase the availability of these products and services at prices that are affordable to at-risk populations. With a bottom-line orientation that is rare among non-profits, PSI markets products and services for family planning, maternal and child health, and the prevention of AIDS, malaria and other diseases. For more information, please visit: www.psi.org.

PSI seeks entrepreneurial, results-driven candidates for the position of Family Planning Technical Advisor in Uganda. This position is based in Uganda and will report to the Country Representative.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Family Planning Technical Advisor will be responsible for overseeing implementation of franchising of health services. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Oversee the implementation of accredited family health services;
• In-country personnel recruitment, training, and supervision;
• Develop training materials and oversee provider training activities in collaboration with Government of Uganda and technical partners;
• Design and implement innovative strategies to incentivize providers and attract new family planning users;
• Work in close collaboration with Communications Director to develop branding and advertising;
• Promote accredited services by developing a marketing plan to meet organizational objectives;
• Establish excellent relations, coordination and collaboration with MOH reproductive health department;
• Expand and consolidate existing partnerships with civil society, public and private sectors in family planning including developing MOUs with selected partners and ensuring best practices are carried over between sites;
• External relations as needed with donor, government, reproductive health NGOs, and commercial entities; and
• Reporting as required by donors and PSI/Washington.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum five years work experience in a developing country;
• Proven success in management of complex operations a challenging developing country environment;
• Experience in managing international health and/or family planning programs;
• Health franchising experience preferred;
• Knowledge of international development and reproductive health issues;
• Experience working with governments in a developing country;
• Familiarity with the international donor community;
• Fluency in English and French and/or Spanish preferred; and
• Relevant post-graduate degree (MBA, MIA, MPH, etc.).

The successful candidate will be a creative, innovative and strategic thinker, and will have: excellent communication, analytical, organizational, interpersonal and cross-cultural skills; a strong interest in private sector approaches to development; and a proven ability to produce results and meet objectives under difficult circumstances.

Please apply online at www.psi.org. No calls or emails, please.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.

STATUS:
• Exempt
• Level 6

Director, REsulTS Initiative
Population Services International
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Last Date: July 4, 2008

Director, Results Initiative

Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization, operating in more than 60 developing countries. PSI creates demand for essential health products and services by using private sector marketing techniques and innovative communications campaigns. On the supply side, PSI works with the commercial sector to increase the availability of these products and services at prices that are affordable to low-income populations. With a bottom-line orientation that is rare among non-profits, PSI markets products and services for family planning, maternal and child health, and the prevention of AIDS, malaria and other diseases. For more information, please visit: www.psi.org.

For more than 35 years, PSI has been applying private-sector marketing principles to public health challenges in developing nations. We have given people information and access to family planning choices, and to effective, appropriate, health-care products and services. As a result, we have made a major, measurable impact on the lives of millions of the world’s neediest people. PSI has a powerful organizational culture around a set of core values that collectively define PSI’s institutional identity. These are:
• We believe in the power of markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor;
• We believe in results and a strong focus on measurement;
• We believe in working fast and efficiently, with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy;
• We believe in being highly decentralized, and empowering our staff at the local level; and
• We believe in keeping our long-term commitment to the people we serve. We will honor this commitment as long as we can add value and save lives.

PSI seeks experienced candidates for the position of Director of Capacity Building and Manager of the REsulTS Initiative. The REsulTS Initiative is a capacity building program, established in 2005, to expand capacity building in Research, Marketing, Organizational Development and Management & Leadership. This role will expand the activities of the program from a focus primarily on 12 countries to all PSI programs in over 60 developing countries. The position is currently based in Johannesburg, South Africa, but the successful candidate could be based in Washington or elsewhere overseas. This position reports to the CTO.

RESPONSIBILITES: The Director will support PSI’s global mission by leadership of a new global capacity building strategy. Responsibilities include:
• Work closely with the CTO, COO and Regional Directors to assess and monitor staff and potentially other capacity needs and skills within the PSI network, develop and execute appropriate capacity building strategies, and work with other technical and operational units (research, HIV, malaria, reproductive health, clean water, child survival, contracts, HR) to create and deliver new capacity development media and methodologies in each region;
• Measure and monitor activities to ensure regional targets for capacity and quality assurance are achieved on time and within budget;
• Grow and manage a global capacity building team;
• Act as the principle liaison for donors who directly sponsor REsulTS and increase funds for the project;
• Develop and secure funding for various components of our global capacity building activities, support new initiatives in regions, and collaborate on other PSI contracts where capacity building is a mission critical element; and
• Publish the impact of REsulTS externally and within PSI.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline;
• 5 – 10 years senior level experience in international public health and / or organizational development;
• 2-3 years minimum experience running PSI field programs is preferred;
• Experience in managing a global staff and budget;
• Significant experience in the development, management and evaluation of training programs;
• Private sector and social marketing experience a plus; and
• Fluency in at least one foreign language preferred.

The successful candidate will have a passion for increasing the knowledge and skills of others, and be able to demonstrate the ability to market services and concepts and be able to build consensus. They will possess strategic thinking skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; well-developed interpersonal and cross-cultural abilities; a passion for measurable results and private sector approaches to development; and knowledge of international development donors.

TO APPLY: Please apply online at www.psi.org. No calls or emails please.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

Deputy Director - Capacity
IntraHealth International
Location: Ethiopia
Last Date: July 2, 2008
Email: jobs@intrahealth.org

Deputy Director - Capacity - Ethiopia

I. JOB SUMMARY

The Deputy Director-Capacity (DDC) provides senior level program management to ensure the strategic, programmatic, financial, and technical integrity of the Capacity Project’s Ethiopia program and meeting project targets. The Deputy Director reports to the Country Director and Capacity/Ethiopia Country Point Person. S/he supports the Project with specific supervisory responsibilities for the timely and effective implementation of all programs in line with the work plan. The DDC provides support to the Country Director (CD) on management and programmatic areas to allow the CD to focus more fully on technical, policy, and advocacy issues with the Ministry of Health, USAID, partners, and other stakeholders, as related to the Project. The DDC will have 100% level of effort on the Capacity Project.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management
Works in tandem with senior technical, program, finance and administrative staff to ensure technical, managerial, and financial excellence and compliance with IntraHealth policies and USAID rules and regulations. Assumes primary responsibility for the timely and effective implementation of Capacity Project programs and their results. Ensures development and regular updating of a monthly training and activity plan as well as the annual work plan progress table. Works in collaboration with the Deputy Director for Clinical services and the Country Director to identify short term technical assistance needs.

Staff Management
Provide supportive supervision to staff under direct line management, including the formulation of individual work plans. Provides overall oversight to and management of consultants hired for short term technical assistance.

Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
Works with the M&E unit to ensure monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems effectively capture progress towards results and allow for modifications to program activities as needed
Leads the development and review of program work plans, quarterly, biannual and annual reports. Works with relevant staff to ensure timely and quality documentation and reporting of activities, results, and lessons learned for communication with USAID, Capacity/CH, stakeholders and others.

Financial Management
In conjunction with the Country Point Person and the Program Specialist assists in the revision of the annual budget and monitors financial burn rate to make adjustments to program activities. Ensures program staff liaise with the finance unit to prepare monthly projections and cash advance requests.

Coordination, Representation and Networking
Communicates regularly with USAID, MOH, partners, other stakeholders, and Capacity/Chapel Hill to provide updates on project activities, results, lessons learned and challenges encountered.

QUALIFICATIONS
Masters in Public Health, Management, International Development or Social Science. Minimum of 7 years experience in management of health related projects. Experience working on USAID and PEPFAR funded projects a strong advantage. Ability to provide leadership, communicate effectively, and promote a team approach to successfully implement the project’s work plan. Demonstrated technical and managerial ability, sound judgment, proactivity, multi-tasking, and ability to work under pressure. Fluency in written and spoken English. Willingness to travel within the country.

This is a full-time position with IntraHealth International. For immediate consideration, please forward cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to jobs@intrahealth.org and reference DDC-GEN in the subject line. IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

International Education Specialist
American Institutes for Research
Location: Washington DC, USA
Last Date: June 30, 2008


International Education Specialist
American Institutes for Research

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is one of the largest behavioral and social science research organizations in the world. AIR’s International Development Program seeks to enhance the capacity of developing countries to improve their quality of life through education and social development. We have worked in collaboration with local partners in more than 80 countries over the past three decades. In partnership with others, we seek to: ensure children’s equitable access to all levels of education; improve the quality and relevance of education; and empower individuals, communities, and institutions as agents of social and behavioral change. We are currently seeking a Senior International Education Specialist with expertise in the design and implementation of large-scale education projects. This position will be based in the AIR Washington, D.C. (Georgetown) office and will require some travel to project sites.

This individual will manage and provide technical support to existing education projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and/or the Middle East. S/he will also be heavily involved in business development activities including identifying opportunities, designing education projects, writing proposals, and securing grants and contracts.

The successful candidate should have broad but appropriate training and experience in pedagogy, teacher training, instructional materials, and policy both domestically and in developing countries. At least five years of relevant experience, with an advanced degree, is required. Candidates with more experience and a bachelor’s degree may be considered. Some combination of the following skills is essential:

- Experience in teacher professional development, curriculum design, content standards, teaching, instructional materials, evaluation, and other related areas;
- Three to five years of hands-on experience working in developing countries;
- USAID-related or other international development experience;
- An advanced degree in education;
- Excellent training, writing, oral, and interpersonal skills;
- Fluency in foreign languages (e.g., Arabic, French, or Spanish).

AIR offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. For more information, please visit our website at www.air.org. To apply, please go to http://jobs-airdc.icims.com and reference job number 5536. EOE.

Deputy Director, Administration and Finance
IntraHealth International
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Last Date: July 2, 2008
Email: jobs@intrahealth.org


Deputy Director, Administration and Finance - Ethiopia

This is a full-time position with IntraHealth International based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.The Deputy Director, Administration and Finance (DDAF) is a senior position responsible for the overall management and provision of key support services within the area of finance and administration. S/He will serve as member of the leadership team, working closely with the Country Director, and responsible for the overall administrative and financial management of the project. S/He will provide direct supervision to finance, HR, administration, IT teams and legal services. S/He ensures that country office policies, procedures and activities are compliant with the law of the country in consultation with Legal Advisor. S/he will lead the implementation of the key systems in these areas and ensure compliance with IntraHealth and USAID and other donor policies, procedures and guidelines. S/He will ensure the provision of relevant and timely financial data for regular monitoring and strategic processes. As a key member of the leadership team, participate in the implementation of organisational policy and management decisions, supervising a Finance Manager, HR Manager, Administrative & Logistics Manager, Legal advisor and IT Officer.

Specific responsibilities are focused in six key areas: staff management (30%); financial management (30%); HR management (10%); planning, budgeting, and reporting (25%); and, coordination, networking, and representation (5%).

Staff Management
 Supervise staff under direct line management in HR, Finance, Administration and IT teams. This includes the formulation of individual work plans and implementation of performance assessment process outlined in the Ethiopia HR manual;
• Supervise contract administration and logistics staff who implement subgrants, subcontracts and consultancies and capacity building of subgrantees
• Supervises the Admin and Logistics Manager in supporting IT service

Financial Management
 Ensure that financial management systems can provide accurate, current and complete disclosure of financial transactions, and that they are aligned with IH policies and procedures
 Monitor IH-E annual budgets and long-term financial projections and make analysis available to relevant staff
 Design and implement sound internal control systems to safeguard assets, financial records and documents of the organization;
 Monitor proper management of cash flow ensuring IH-E’s liquidity at all times;
 Ensure all procurements are in line with IH and USAID procurement policies.
 Supervise IH-E’s computerized financial management and accounting system
 Ensure the evaluation of IH-E’s financial performance against projected budget and donor funding for the determination of expenditure priorities. Provide financial performance feedback to Country Director, Deputy Directors (DD), and IH/Chapel Hill staff;
 Ensure the cooperation of the Finance Unit with other department/units to prepare accurate financial forecasts and secure adequate and timely financing;
 Liaise and consult with Chapel Hill Administration and Finance Units and Country Point Person/Program Manager on work in progress to ensure that country administrative/financial activities are consistent with project plans, IH polices and procedures, and donor agency rules and regulations.

HR Management
 Supervise HR and administration systems to ensure that they that can provide accurate, current and complete polices and procedures pertaining to human resource management;
 In close collaboration with the HR Manager and IH HQ, lead the process of reviewing the salary scale every two years by commissioning a professional salary survey.

Planning, Budgeting and Reporting
 Ensure the implementation of system and policy on budget development, review and approval; All budgets must be approved by IH/Chapel Hill.
 In collaboration with the CD, DDs, and IH/Chapel Hill Country Point Person/Program Manager formulate a budget plan for all activities of IH-E;
 Ensure the effective monitoring of the budget, development of monthly projections and cash advance forecast;
 Ensure compliance with donors’ agreements and ensure that all activities are implemented as per the approved agreement and budget;
 Oversee the preparation of high quality monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual financial reports on IH-E managed projects.

Coordination, Networking and Representation
 Represent IntraHealth Ethiopia Country Office administrative and financial team in meetings hosted by IH-E and/or donor agencies;
 Liaise with government, donors and partners as required about projects under IH-E’s management;
 Keep abreast of organizational changes and or developments in finance and administration and ensure dissemination across the IH-E Country and Regional Offices.
 Establish and maintain open and cordial relationship with donors, sub grantees, GOs, NGOs, Regional Office Team other stakeholders, and IH/Chapel Hill staff in order to obtain the required support and collaboration for the smooth coordination and implementation of IH-E activities.
 Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and requirements include a MBA/BA degree in accounting, management, business administration or related field; 8-10 years of experience in finance and administration, out of which at least 6 years in managerial position; excellent and proven experience in finance, operations management and administration, leadership quality and firm belief in teamwork; strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community; integrated knowledge and understanding of human resources, finance and contract related concepts, practices, systems, and procedures; knowledge of USAID rules and regulations; full and up-to-date computer literacy; demonstrated writing, presentation and report writing skills; fluency in written and spoken English language; and ability to travel to field offices.

This is a full-time position with IntraHealth International based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. For immediate consideration, please forward cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to jobs@intrahealth.org. IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Deputy Director - Capacity
IntraHealth International
Location: Ethiopia
Last Date: July 2, 2008
Email: jobs@intrahealth.org

Deputy Director - Capacity - Ethiopia

I. JOB SUMMARY
The Deputy Director-Capacity (DDC) provides senior level program management to ensure the strategic, programmatic, financial, and technical integrity of the Capacity Project’s Ethiopia program and meeting project targets. The Deputy Director reports to the Country Director and Capacity/Ethiopia Country Point Person. S/he supports the Project with specific supervisory responsibilities for the timely and effective implementation of all programs in line with the work plan. The DDC provides support to the Country Director (CD) on management and programmatic areas to allow the CD to focus more fully on technical, policy, and advocacy issues with the Ministry of Health, USAID, partners, and other stakeholders, as related to the Project. The DDC will have 100% level of effort on the Capacity Project.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management
Works in tandem with senior technical, program, finance and administrative staff to ensure technical, managerial, and financial excellence and compliance with IntraHealth policies and USAID rules and regulations. Assumes primary responsibility for the timely and effective implementation of Capacity Project programs and their results. Ensures development and regular updating of a monthly training and activity plan as well as the annual work plan progress table. Works in collaboration with the Deputy Director for Clinical services and the Country Director to identify short term technical assistance needs.

Staff Management
Provide supportive supervision to staff under direct line management, including the formulation of individual work plans. Provides overall oversight to and management of consultants hired for short term technical assistance.

Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
Works with the M&E unit to ensure monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems effectively capture progress towards results and allow for modifications to program activities as needed
Leads the development and review of program work plans, quarterly, biannual and annual reports. Works with relevant staff to ensure timely and quality documentation and reporting of activities, results, and lessons learned for communication with USAID, Capacity/CH, stakeholders and others.

Financial Management
In conjunction with the Country Point Person and the Program Specialist assists in the revision of the annual budget and monitors financial burn rate to make adjustments to program activities. Ensures program staff liaise with the finance unit to prepare monthly projections and cash advance requests.

Coordination, Representation and Networking
Communicates regularly with USAID, MOH, partners, other stakeholders, and Capacity/Chapel Hill to provide updates on project activities, results, lessons learned and challenges encountered.

QUALIFICATIONS
Masters in Public Health, Management, International Development or Social Science. Minimum of 7 years experience in management of health related projects. Experience working on USAID and PEPFAR funded projects a strong advantage. Ability to provide leadership, communicate effectively, and promote a team approach to successfully implement the project’s work plan. Demonstrated technical and managerial ability, sound judgment, proactivity, multi-tasking, and ability to work under pressure. Fluency in written and spoken English. Willingness to travel within the country.

This is a full-time position with IntraHealth International. For immediate consideration, please forward cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to jobs@intrahealth.org and reference DDC-GEN in the subject line. IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Regional Director, East Africa
Salary: Competitive
Location: Kenya

Traidcraft is the UK¡¦s leading fair trade organisation, which combines a fast growing fair trade business and an award winning International NGO.

Our East Africa programme works to enable poor producers to grow their businesses, find markets and engage effectively in trade. Our work is focussed on key themes important in the East African context. This includes the tea, cotton, crafts, dairy and honey sectors; working to promote the availability of appropriate business services to small businesses; and working to support the fair trade movement in the region. The scale of our work in East Africa has grown in recent years and now covers Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. We are looking to accelerate this growth in the years to come.


We are looking for a dynamic and creative leader to run our East African office and take our development work to new heights. This is a senior role in the International Development Department. It offers the opportunity to shape the work of our fast growing charity and to make a major difference to our work in the region.

You will be educated to degree level in a relevant discipline with at least 3 years recent and relevant experience of working as a leader in a managerial position and of living and working in a developing country. You will be entrepreneurial and resourceful with excellent project design, interpersonal and communication skills. Above all, you will want to use your skills to make a difference to the lives of the poor in East Africa.

In return we can offer a competitive salary with 25 days annual leave plus public holidays and flexible working arrangements as well as a contributory pension scheme (where applicable) and free life assurance.

Interested? Please visit the Traidcraft website to learn more about our organisation http://www.traidcraft.co.uk/international_development/. A full job description, application form and equal opportunities monitoring form can be found on http://www.traidcraft.co.uk/about_traidcraft/job_vacancies/vacancies/.
To Apply: Please submit a completed application form, attributes checklist and equal opportunities form by e-mail to recruitment@traidcraft.co.uk. The subject line of the e-mail must include your name. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 1st June 2008
Provisional times for interviews: Telephone interviews are planned for 12th and 13th June 2008. Final interviews will take place in either the UK or Kenya on 8th and 9th July 2008.


JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Regional Director, East Africa Department: International Development
Reports to: Head, Africa Programmes Responsible for: Programme Officer, Administrator and other staff as recruited
Job Holder: Date: May 2008
Location: East Africa Regional Office, Nairobi

Role Responsibility
To lead and manage Traidcraft Exchange¡¦s East Africa Regional Programme, ensuring continued growth and a scaling up of impact, whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality and professionalism. The post-holder will be a senior member of Traidcraft Exchange staff. They will represent Traidcraft in East Africa and the region at the highest level

Key Result Areas % of time spent
1. Programme leadership, development and management
„X Provides leadership and overall management support for the East Africa regional programme in line with organisational policies and strategy.
„X Establishes Traidcraft as a leading organisation in the sectors within which it operates, recognised and respected for the quality, effectiveness and the impact of its work.
„X Ensures year on year growth of Traidcraft¡¦s programme in East Africa through expanding the scale of project activity.
- Identifies and develops excellent projects in collaboration with partner organisations
- Proactively seeks new opportunities for funding of projects
- Wins funding for new projects, working closely with the fundraising team in the UK as appropriate and necessary.
„X Ensures the effective management and delivery of Traidcraft projects.
„X Ensures the fulfilment of Traidcraft¡¦s contractual obligations to donors, including the provision of operational and financial reports as required.
„X Ensures the appropriate monitoring and evaluation of projects. 40%
2. People and resources
„X Manages Traidcraft staff and consultants.
„X Maintains a healthy relationship with tenants and strategic partners
„X Ensures an appropriate organisational structure for the growth and delivery of the regional programme.
„X Grows organisational resources (staff, volunteers, funds, collaborators etc) and capacity as required to successfully expand and deliver the regional programme.
„X Ensures maximum cost-recovery for the East Africa office. 20%
3. External relations
„X Represents Traidcraft in the region.
„X Builds and maintains positive and professional relationships with existing and possible new partners.
„X Proactively networks and builds relationships as required in order to raise the profile of Traidcraft, enable collaboration and enable the appropriate development and delivery of the programme. 15%
4. Operations and finance
„X Supports the operations of other Traidcraft departments in the region (MAC, Policy Unit, plc).
„X Manages the Traidcraft office in the region, including relationships and agreements with tenants.
„X Maintains an overview of the political and security context in the region noting how developments may affect programme work.
„X Ensures appropriate security plans and procedures are in place and regularly reviewed in order to secure the safety of all staff at all times.
„X Ensures the proper financial management and control of the programme¡¦s finances in line with financial procedures & guidelines.
„X Ensures compliance with statutory regulations/obligations in Kenya. 10%
5. Information and learning
„X Monitors and evaluates project outcomes and identifies learning.
„X Undertakes programme impact assessment studies.
„X Disseminates learning across Traidcraft.
„X Proactively draws on learning from across Traidcraft and elsewhere to improve performance and impact.
„X Liaises with TX staff to ensure that they (and in particular the Director of IDD and Head of Africa programmes) are informed and aware of developments and opportunities in the region.
10%
6. Personal and team development:
„X Continually seeks and acts upon opportunities for personal and team development.
5%
7. Miscellaneous
„X Carries out other duties, which may or may not be related to the job, as reasonably requested by management.

Authority
„X To manage Traidcraft staff and consultants.
„X To manage income and expenditure including project budgets.
„X To represent Traidcraft in the region as agreed.

Skills and Aptitudes
„X Entrepreneurial flair and creativity, able to identify and realise opportunities.
„X Strong leadership skills with an ability to inspire confidence, commitment, motivation and passion in others
„X Excellent influencing and networking skills.
„X A commitment to excellence and continual improvement with a strong ability to generate creative ideas and innovative solutions
„X Builds strong relationships with stakeholders
„X Strong team working skills with an ability to work well as a mobiliser of teams, as a team leader and as a team member.
„X Demonstrates self-awareness of strengths and limitations and actively develops skills and attributes of self and others through training and development
„X Excellent planning, co-ordination and prioritisation skills.
„X Strong language and numeracy skills, including excellent written English and proven understanding of financial management.

Qualifications and Experience
Essential
„X Educated to degree level.
„X At least three years experience living and working in a developing country, preferably in Africa.
„X An experienced leader and manager of people, with at least three years experience of senior level management.
„X Extensive experience of planning, designing, managing and monitoring donor funded development projects.
„X Significant experience of proposal writing with a track record of success in winning donor funding for development projects

Desirable
„X Post-graduate qualification in an appropriate discipline.
„X Recent experience working in the enterprise development sector, up to date with current thinking and best practice concerning value chain development, business development services and making markets work for the poor.
„X Management experience in an NGO
„X Experience working in the private sector
„X Experience and understanding of fair and ethical trade
„X Kiswahili speaker

Personal Qualities
„X Passionate about Traidcraft¡¦s mission and ethos, with high levels of energy and drive to make a difference to the lives of poor people.
„X Motivated by the opportunity to make a significant difference to the work of Traidcraft in the region
„X Willingness to travel within the region.

Notes:
Traidcraft is a Christian response to poverty. We welcome applicants from all faiths or none, but it is important that all staff members understand and sympathise with the Christian vision, ethos and culture of Traidcraft. However it will be a genuine occupational requirement that a practising Christian is needed for some specified roles. This is not a requirement for this role.


Regional Director, East Africa
Traidcraft
Location: Kenya
Last Date: June 1, 2008
Email: recruitment@traidcraft.co.uk

Our client, Greenpeace, is an independent global campaigning
organisation that acts to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace. Greenpeace is currently setting up an Africa office in Johannesburg, South Africa and two West and Central African countries and seeks to appoint a

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
The Communications Manager will be responsible for: Developing and
implementing communication strategies and creative concepts for high
potential communications projects integrated with fundraising activities and raising the Greenpeace Africa profile; serving as Greenpeace Africa spokesperson on Greenpeace programs and activities, as well as on
breaking news events and special features; developing potential story ideas and communication projects in order to enhance the image of Greenpeace Africa and its campaigns with media and the general public.

Candidates must have a Masters degree or equivalent in journalism
or similar and at least 5 years professional experience in PR, a press
office, agency or other media relations environment. A proven success
record in campaign based PR and branding and experience in working in an
international environment as well as coordination of rollouts across
global markets is also essential. Fully bi-lingual French/English is
required and Portuguese would be useful.

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO AFRICAN NATIONALS

Interested candidates should email a CV and letter of motivation by
Wednesday 21st May 2008 to:
ACTION APPOINTMENTS email: lisa@actionappointments.co.za




Communications Manager
Greenpeace / Action Appointments
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Last Date: May 21, 2008
Email: lisa@actionappointments.co.za