Program Manager, Service Design and Management for The International Rescue Committee (IRC) PakSafe in Islamabad, Pakistan

Program Manager, Service Design and Management for The International Rescue Committee (IRC) PakSafe in Islamabad, Pakistan

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Background:

PakSafe is an initiative of the Pakistan Humanitarian Forum (PHF) to establish an organization that provides critical environmental analysis to PHF members, so that they can make informed policy and operational decisions. PakSafe intends to achieve this through establishing an interactive platform that provides analysis on Pakistan’s environment as it relates to humanitarian policy and activities.

PakSafe and its products are predictive, enabling and innovative.

Scope of work:

The Program Manager is responsible, in coordination with the Director & PHF, for the design of the PakSafe platform and management of PakSafe’s delivery of analytical product on Pakistan environment (Security, Political, Environmental, etc.) to partners and members of PHF.

Responsibilities: Service Design & Management

• Design the interactive platform for PakSafe analytical products.
• Work closely with the PakSafe Analyst in data collection, management, analysis and product dissemination.
• Design the service and ensure the quality of the product delivered through the platform
• Develop and establish innovative PakSafe product modalities. Program Development
• Develop PakSafe product delivery modalities, such as Twitter alerts, Whatsapp briefs, Podcasts and interactive conflict mapping with the support of PakSafe Director and Analyst.
• Develops a funding and maintenance model for PakSafe platform amongst users, with the support of PHF Finance and Logistics

Enhance Usage

• Ensure that the PakSafe platform and products best meets, and anticipates, the needs of PHF members.
• Ensure the PakSafe platform and products are able to deal with the sensitivities and sustainability of the PakSafe – PHF relationship
• Establish the capacity within PakSafe and PHF staff to independently maintain and enhance the PakSafe platform.
• Build the capacity of PakSafe stakeholders in the use of the platform.

Technical Quality

• Review all technical aspects of the PakSafe platform.
• Ensure technical quality and accuracy of the PakSafe platform and products.
• Act as technical point-of-contact between PHF/Stakeholders and PakSafe, and between PakSafe and IT support providers.

Coordination

• Represent PakSafe to the PHF, Donors and other relevant stakeholders or partners as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters level qualification in Communication, Service Design, Media or Information Technology or equivalent experience;
• In lieu, Masters level in International Relations, Development or Security studies with strong personal and professional experience in social media;
• 3 years of experience in designing and managing information technology based communications (websites, multimedia briefings etc.);
• Strong knowledge of security, political or humanitarian field;
• Strong leadership, management, planning, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills;
• Ability to live and work in stressful and insecure environment;
• Able to work under pressure and good at timely decision making;
• Excellent written and spoken English;
• Competent in a range of information technologies such as Pod-casts, computer base mapping, web design, social media, etc.;
• Knowledge and/or experience in conflict management, protection, or other related field;
• Excellent professional approach and strong team building skills;
• Excellent understanding of confidentiality and handling sensitive information;
• Strong coordination and representation skills;
• Appreciative of cultural diversity;
• A sense of humour is mandatory.

Specific Security Situation/Housing:

The security situation in Pakistan remains fluid and unpredictable. Candidates may expect periods of insecurity, periodic suspensions of, or restrictions in, program operation and/or field travel, and high levels of volatility in the operating environment. The position is based out of Islamabad, which currently faces tension but lower levels of insecurity. Portions of the city and its environs remain restricted in terms of access for international staff.

This is an unaccompanied post. Candidates can expect to live in shared housing, which is generally of high standard, according to the IRC Pakistan housing policy

Please apply online: www.ircjobs.org or http://goo.gl/cmpTU

Senior Program Officer at The USAID/Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) in Islamabad, Pakistan

Senior Program Officer at The USAID/Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) in Islamabad, Pakistan

The USAID/Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) is seeking applications for a Senior Program Officer in Islamabad, Pakistan (SOL-OFDA-11-000030) under a personal services contract (PSC).

If you are interested in this position and would like to apply, please refer to www.globalcorps.com to access the solicitation, and application materials, as well as information on how to apply. Applications for this position are due no later than September 26, 2011, 5:00 p.m. EDT.

HR Program Manager at Save the Children in Port Vila, Vanuatu

HR Program Manager at Save the Children in Port Vila, Vanuatu

About Save the Children

For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children’s lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world’s largest independent child rights development organisation. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education and protection.

Save the Children Australia operate in Australia delivering domestic programs and in the Pacific region, including Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Timor Leste. We also support programs in Bangladesh, Laos, Cambodia, Afghanistan and Indonesia.

Save the Children are an equal opportunity organisation dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.

About the role

A newly created role in the Vanuatu program, this a key role in the Senior Management team and reports to the Country Director. The purpose of this position is to manage and execute human resources strategies and initiatives in conjunction with the Country Annual Plan and Save the Children Australia organisational people strategies, whilst embedding international best practice across the entire country program.

The position includes the provision of generalist HR management to the country office including recruitment & selection, employee relations, compliance and risk, policy development, OHS, performance management, learning and development including capacity building of staff, and grievance handling.

This role provides the opportunity to work on international projects whilst working in close collaboration with the Human Resources Manager, International Programs for alignment with organisational Australian and International practices.

The role will be supported by a HR Officer and presents a wonderful opportunity to reinvent the HR department in an International program, with access to decision makers and the ability to influence strategic HR direction.

Save the Children looks to attract exceptional applicants and offers competitive salary packages. This role is an International Hire position and we will assist employees in obtaining necessary working visas where required, therefore, citizens of all nationalities are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

You can view the Position Description for this role on the Save the Children website www.savethechildren.org.au at “Careers with Us”. Please send a copy of your CV with a cover letter to Madeleine Sewere (hr@sca.org.vu). The addressing of the Candidate Criteria for this role is not required formally, however covering key areas as points in your cover letter would be appreciated. Closing date: COB 2nd September 2011.

We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe and as such, our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Protection Policy and organisational Code of Conduct.

Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager for Mercy Corps in Malual Kon, South Sudan

Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager (217743-927) for Mercy Corps in Malual Kon, South Sudan

PROGRAM/ DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

Mercy Corps leads humanitarian assistance and recovery efforts in areas affected by Sudan’s 21-year civil war - the same areas where today’s peace is most fragile. Mercy Corps’ goal in Sudan is to support the transition to a fair and lasting peace. Our team is working hand in hand with communities to facilitate the transition from relief assistance to development. Our recovery projects improve the capacity of communities to accommodate returnees and pave the way for their peaceful reintegration. Our developmental projects support county governance capacity building to improve the delivery of basic services and increase the participation of national civil society organizations representing marginalized groups. Our market based livelihoods program provide cutting edge approaches to increase youth employment and SME sector in South Sudan.

The current portfolio of programs are funded by the European Commission, OFDA and UNHCR

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Deputy Country Director, the DM&E Manager will have overall responsibility to ensure new program design, quality and timely monitoring and evaluation of program performance and supervision of DM&E officers. The primary goal of this would be ensure Mercy Corps’s sustained ability to effective track and monitor its program activities as well as developing the ability for dissemination and sharing of best practice and lessons learned to ensure quality program delivery. S/he will provide support and/or lead needs assessments and provide substantial input into the design of new programs in the region in line with and supportive of wider Mercy Corps goals and missions.

The DM&E Manager will work closely with Mercy Corps Program Team Leaders to develop monitoring tools, train program staff on the use of these tools and ensure frequent capturing of program data/information using the tools agreed upon. In coordination with program managers, s/he will ensure grant specific assessments and surveys are undertaken, oversee the development of data gathering tools for the same and liaise directly with the external consultants/program staff to ensure the assessments/surveys are successfully completed and findings disseminated.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Design

• In collaboration with the Deputy Country Director, design and implement needs assessments and provide information to support the design of new programs and proposals
• Conduct assessments and surveys, data analysis for Mercy Corps internal surveys and act as the focal point for external consultants for evaluations

Program Monitoring

• Design and develop performance management plans for each program and field site. Identify and design key outcome and impact indicators and targets for each project component and for each level of the objective hierarchy.
• Create and maintain an M&E system for the program to demonstrate outputs, outcome, impact and lessons learned.
• Designing effective program monitoring tools and data collection tools and procedures to track performance.
• Design and application of relevant program/ project databases and data manipulation systems as per the requirements of the Program Managers and Teams
• Conducting regular field monitoring visits to assess progress on the ground and promote compliance by project impact and deliverables
• Accurately analyze data and make recommendations to improve program effectiveness and efficiency.

Donor Reports and Proposal development

• Develop a Reporting Calendar for the organization and ensure effective tracking and planning to ensure timely reports internally and externally.
• Provide accurate data for donor reports and support Program Managers in collating and finalizing donor reports
• Collect, compile and analyze reports prepared by implementing partners and prepare consolidated progress reports in accordance with approved reporting formats.
• Write and edit narrative success stories for donors and marketing purposes
• Provide proposal writing assistance as required

Program Evaluation Research and Assessments

• Develop an organization wide M&E system and country strategy.
• Coordinate M&E with national M&E systems being developed and ensure organizational learning to improve program quality and sustainability.
• Assists in the development of terms of reference for baselines, evaluations, and Special Studies in order to monitor programs and strategic developments.

Team Management

• Build capacity of staff and local partners on M&E tools, data management, data analysis, basic surveying and sampling techniques, report writing techniques and requirements for Mercy Corps and
• Recruit, train and supervise M&E staff required for current or future programs
• Other duties as assigned.

Organizational Learning

As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 1 DME Officer. DM&E Officers for projects in the pipeline

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Deputy Country Director

WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: M&E Officer, Program Managers, Finance and Operations Team

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• MA/S or equivalent in social science, management, international development preferred
• 2-3 years’ experience in international relief and development in Africa, preferably including Sudan
• Experience designing or evaluating multiple sectors including market based livelihood programs, civil society strengthening, peace building etc.
• 2-3 years experience of staff team-building
• History of working effectively and respectfully with host country government, INGO and NGO partners
• Experience working with programs in politically-turbulent and post-conflict environments
• Demonstrated ability to support complex programming and meet tight deadlines
• Skills in Arabic and/or local languages (see geographic areas listed above) preferred

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Ability to effectively carry out duties as outlined.
• Willingness to learn and work in accordance with Mercy Corps policy.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities if necessary.
• A high professional standard of activity implementation, strong interpersonal and intellectual skills.

LIVING /ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The position is unaccompanied and will be based in Malual Kon in southern Sudan. Living conditions are basic.

Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Please apply directly at: http://goo.gl/qcmUP

Mercy Corps is an AA/EOE.

Associate New Business Development Officer at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Washington DC

Associate New Business Development Officer at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation in Washington DC

Job Summary

The Associate New Business Development Officer will work as a key member of the New Business Development team, under the leadership of the New Business Development Manager. S/he will play a critical role in new business development efforts to ensure support of the Foundation’s International Family AIDS Initiatives – currently active in seventeen countries to prevent mother to child transmission (PMTCT) and to provide comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Guide the development of proposals process in cooperation with a wide range of other foundation staff across departments (program, research, finance, human resources, etc.)
• Explore new funding opportunities for the Foundation’s programs from public and private sources.
• Lead efforts to gather and analyze intelligence regarding upcoming new business opportunities and prepare the Foundation to successfully respond to solicitations.
• Contribute to all aspects of proposal development including opportunity analysis, recruiting, preparing supporting documents, writing sections of technical narrative and supporting budget development.
• Actively participate in the Foundation’s interdepartmental New Business Working Group to make decisions regarding new business opportunities and to prepare bidding recommendations to senior staff.
• Provide other new business development support to the department, upon request of the Director, New Business Development and New Business Development Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in new business development required with experience in international health and development programs
• Master’s degree in related field, MPH preferred but not required
• Experience in the HIV/AIDS international public health arena preferred
• Experience working in Africa a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven ability to work effectively and multi-task as member of a dynamic inter-departmental team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proposal development skills and writing ability required, evidenced by successfully awarded U.S. Government grants and/or contracts or awards from other public and private sources.
• Demonstrated experience working with U.S. Government funding sources required; specific experience with resource mobilization from private foundations and corporations preferred.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, with experience in drafting complex concept papers and proposals for international health programs.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail- and goal-oriented; creative problem solving skills, and ability to work towards specific targets and goals.
• Ability to travel to support country program teams, up to 30% travel required.

Please apply online at www.pedaids.org

Technical & Program Coordinator at Population Services International (PSI) in Somaliland

Technical & Program Coordinator at Population Services International (PSI) in Somaliland

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.

PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.

PSI seeks candidates for the position of Technical and Program Coordinator. The candidate will provide technical, financial and managerial support to PSI and five other non-governmental organizations in the Health Consortium Somalia Program. The successful candidate will have technical experience in maternal and child health, project management experience, strong communication skills and demonstrated analytical abilities in finance and M&E. S/he will have innovative ideas and must demonstrate a true ability to work effectively with a variety of audiences and organizations. The position is based in Nairobi, will reports to the Somaliland Country Representative and will require frequent travel to Somaliland and Puntland.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical support and guidance to the consortium members, as requested.
• Regular communications between the donor and the Consortium members
• Technical support to consortium members to monitor progress against logframe indicators and milestones.
• Represent the consortium at appropriate coordination and technical meetings
• Coordinate and collate narrative progress and financial reports for the consortium, as per the frequency required by the donor and any other non-scheduled reports that may be needed
• Assist in coordinating and supporting the six-monthly Consortium programme meetings – including taking Minutes and circulating to HSC members
• Assist in establishing networks for information collection and sharing and strengthening overall communication capacity of all consortium partners
• Assist in coordinating an annual Output to Purpose Review (OPR) with DFID
• Provide support to each consortium member on formatting and consolidating quarterly and annual work plans
• Coordinate with consortium members ensuring compliance of all reporting systems and procedures as per schedule, deadlines and donor policies and procedures
• Support in coordinating the selection and contracting of external consultants to support the programme.
• Coordinate logistical support of consultants, donor representatives and other internal or external partners visiting programme sites
• Ensure routine (quarterly and annual) production and analysis of Value for Money (VfM) indicators by the consortium
• Support in soliciting and managing annual audits
• Assist in documenting and sharing findings, evidence and lessons learned with relevant stakeholders to inform future health programming
• Other duties as assigned by the Country Representative

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline and at least five years’ work experience
• Graduate degree in relevant discipline preferred
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet software and data analysis
• Experience in programme management, especially in the area of maternal and child health
• At least two years work experience in a developing country, preferably in Somalia or a conflict country
• Experience of working with both the public and private sectors is desirable.
• Ability to negotiate and network.
• Demonstrated analytical abilities in programme monitoring and evaluation and financial management
• Experience in budgeting and financial reporting, preferably from an NGO environment
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work effectively with a variety of audiences and organizations
• Knowledge of PSI financial and M&E processes desirable
• Ability and willingness to travel to both Somaliland and Puntland
• Experience of working in and familiarity with the context Somalia
• Experience in coordination preferably with the UN system and donor agencies

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.

Project Engineer (Multiple positions) at UN Office for Project Services in Juba South Sudan

Project Engineer (Multiple positions) at UN Office for Project Services in Juba South Sudan

UNOPS helps its partners in the United Nations system meet the world’s needs for building peace, recovering from disaster, and creating sustainable development. UNOPS is known for its ability to implement complex projects in all types of environments around the globe. In an effort to promote organizational excellence, UNOPS seeks highly qualified individuals for the following position:

Vacancy Details

Vacancy Code
UNOPS/2011/SDOC/CSS/VA051


Post Title
Project Engineer (Multiple positions)

Post Level
IICA - Level 1 (International Individual Contractor Agreement)

Position status
Non – Rotational

Project Title
Various Project Org Unit AFO – SDOC

Duty Station
Juba and other states, South Sudan (non-family)

Duration
6 – 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Closing Date
September 07th, 2011

Background

The United Nations Office of Project Services (UNOPS) – Sudan Operations Centre (SDOC) is based in Juba. Current SDOC operations are largely focused on assisting partners with the implementation of physical infrastructure projects including designing, constructing and rehabilitating roads and bridges, schools, clinics, and Government and Ministry offices. SDOC also procures goods and services for a number of partners and provides logistics and operational support to institutions in Sudan with the overall objective to build peace and to promote the implementation of the CPA.

UNOPS – SDOC works with various United Nations partners including the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) as well as other donors, including the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the European Union (EU), the Department for International Development (DFID), the World Bank and the Multi Donor Trust Fund (MDTF), amongst others.

The Project Engineer will report directly to the Project Manager for the respective project and will be responsible for the following specific responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision and guidance of the Project Manager, the post holder will be responsible for all the tasks associated with the preparation of engineering plans/drawings and project documentation. The specific tasks will include the following:

• Prepare detailed engineering drawings that are required for the proposed project, and provide inputs to the design process, if required.
• Assist in the preparation of tender documents, evaluation of tenders, and finalization of contracts for construction and/or rehabilitation works.
• Preparation of the Bill of Quantities as per the final design drawings and calculate the final quantities.
• Establish a cost estimate for the rehabilitation and construction works and for ongoing maintenance.
• Production and submission of approved construction drawings to the contractor in accordance with work programme.
• Undertake field visit whenever required to resolve discrepancies in construction drawings issued, and where required, recommend modifications on the contract documents, specification, drawings, Bill of Quantities for the construction and rehabilitation of projects.
• Prepare amended or revised drawings as recommended by the Project Manager or Site Supervisor, and issue the same to the Site Supervisor and to the contractors.
• Develop geometric design from the survey results on either AutoCAD and/or Civil CAD programs.
• Work with Government staff in order to enhance and build the technical capacity and skills of the Government staff.
• Prepare periodic work progress reports, in accordance with donor guidelines for reporting.
• Prepare the ‘as-built drawings’ for the Project Manager’s approval and issue to the client on completion of the project.
• Prepare draft of contractual correspondence, interpret the contract conditions and specifications, monitor the Progress of Work, and prepare the Work Plan, S-curve, Minutes of Meeting etc.
• Assist in the management of project office including the material resources, equipments, etc. and maintain proper records management.
• Reconciliation of imported supply or other materials on completion of project, as directed by the Project Manager.
• Perform any other duties deemed necessary by the Project Manager.

The incumbent will be responsible to abide by the security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

Required Selection Criteria

Competencies

• Be a good mentor, capable of working with others in a participatory and capacity building manner.
• Ability to work long hours in fast-paced, often stressful environment.
• Ability to travel and work in remote areas of Sudan with limited facilities and difficult working conditions.
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude and problem-solving approach, team player and can work with minimum supervision.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes, work-related engineering software and telecommunications systems.
• Knowledge of the UN System and familiarity with the UN/UNDP/UNOPS procedures, specifically the financial rules and regulations, is an added advantage.

Education/Experience/Languages

• Masters Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent acceptable qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience with at least 1 year in projects related to road or airstrip construction or rehabilitation. (Additional 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably in combination with a relevant Bachelor’s degree, may substitute for the requirement for a Master’s degree).
• Computer skills in the preparation of engineering plans/drawings using AutoCAD or similar drafting software, and preparation of contract and project related documents are essential.
• Previous work experience in similar development stage and working conditions as in South Sudan will be an advantage.
• Work experience in developing / post conflict countries is an added advantage.
• The candidate will be thoroughly proficient in written and spoken English.

Submission of Applications

Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae and an updated United Nations Personal History Form (P.11) (available on our website), via e-mail to vacanciesSDOCInt@unops.org Kindly indicate the vacancy number and the post title in the subject line when applying by email.

Additional Considerations

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post.

For more information on UNOPS, please visit the UNOPS website at www.unops.org.

Project Manager at UN Office for Project Services in El Fasher, Sudan

Project Manager at UN Office for Project Services in El Fasher, Sudan

UNOPS helps its partners in the United Nations system meet the world’s needs for building peace, recovering from disaster, and creating sustainable development. UNOPS is known for its ability to implement complex projects in all types of environments around the globe. In an effort to promote organizational excellence, UNOPS seeks highly qualified individuals for the following position:

Vacancy Details

Vacancy Code
UNOPS/2011/SDOC/CSS/VA052

Post Title
Project Manager

Post Level
IICA - Level 3 (International Individual Contractor Agreement)

Position status
Non – Rotational

Project Title
Water Resources Development Projects in Darfur

Org Unit
AFO – SDPC

Duty Station
El Fasher, Darfur, SUDAN (non-family)

Duration
6 – 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Closing Date
September 22nd, 2011

Background

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) - Sudan Project Centre (SDPC) is based in Khartoum. UNOPS operations are largely focused on assisting partners with the implementation of physical infrastructure projects including designing, constructing and rehabilitating roads, airstrips, Urban Water supply infrastructure, and Dams and other Water storage Infrastructure. UNOPS also procures goods and services for a number of partners and provides logistics and operational support to institutions in Sudan with the overall objective of building peace and supporting national development objectives.

UNOPS – SDPC works with various United Nations partners, as well as bi-lateral donors and International Financial Institutions including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), European Union (EU), Department for International Development (DFID) and the World Bank.

Under the direct supervision of the UNOPS Sudan Head of Office, the Project Manager will be based in Darfur, Sudan. The Project Manager is responsible for the coordination of the project team(s) and for ensuring that all work for allocated projects is of high quality and completed within the timeframe set by the donor.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of Head of Office of UNOPS – SDPC, the incumbent is required to perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Project Structure
• Establish and maintain effective structures and processes for the delivery of the Project and its Implementation Plan, within the overall SDPC structure.
• Manage the time and contributions of the project team in close collaboration with the SDPC main support office, and other support centers as necessary.

Planning

• Develop detailed work plans for the Project(s) with clearly defined activities and specific results-based outputs for the implementation of the Project(s) within the priorities of Government of Sudan and guided by the UNOPS.
• Prepare annual budgets to support the implementation of annual workplans based on the overall budget in the Project(s) Documents and other resources to be mobilized.

Technical and Managerial

• Lead the work of the Project and oversee the implementation of specified activities in the work plans of water resources development projects in Darfur
• Ensure timely implementation and reporting by implementing partners.
• Advise on and implement good environmental practices and controls during construction and mitigate environmental impacts of the works.
• Advise on and implement effective gender controls in the planning and implementation of the project.
• Liaises with community leaders and Government Authorities to maintain local stakeholder participation and support.
• Liaises with the Project Management coordinators of other sister agencies to coordinate project activities and mobilize access to sharing of equipment and resources.
• Latest project management principles are to be implemented in order that allocated projects are successfully delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality.
• Actively interact with clients to solicit feedback and gauge client satisfaction.

Capacity Building

• Provide training and technology transfer to national staff and counterparts and contractor’s staff and advise on good project management and construction practices.
• Promote appropriate technology and appropriate technical standards and construction methods taking social needs and requirement for technical and management capacity development of national counterparts into consideration. . Reporting
• Prepare and issue regular Project Reports in accordance with donor guidelines for reporting.
• Maintain diaries and progress reports as required by UNOPS standard procedures.

Other

• Identify and develop new business potential.
• Actively work with clients on proposed new projects, identifying client requirements and taking action to meet requirements.
• Contribute to resource mobilization for the implementation of Project(s) from bilateral donors and multilateral agencies and other relevant sources where necessary.
• Attend coordination meetings as required; Arrange and host donor and official site visits.
• Perform any other duties deemed necessary by the Head of Office.

The incumbent will be responsible to abide by the security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

Required Selection Criteria

Competencies

• Professionalism, integrity and commitment to project demands.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Accountability.
• Planning and Organizing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Aptitude for political sensitivities.
• Team player.

Education/Experience/Languages

• Master degree in Engineering, Project management or other relevant discipline.
• Post graduate qualifications in water resources development related fields will be desirable.
• Minimum 11 years of relevant experience of which at least 7 years must be at managerial level (Additional 2 years of relevant work experience, in combination with a relevant Bachelor’s degree, can substitute for the requirement for Master degree).
• Experience in the investigation, design and implementation of water resources development infrastructure projects will be an advantage.
• The candidate must be thoroughly proficient in written and spoken English.
• Competent in the use of all commonly used computer software – spreadsheets and other computer programs.
• Knowledge of the UN system and familiarity with UNOPS procedures is an advantage.
• Certification in Prince2 or Project Management Professional (PMP) methodologies highly desirable.
• Experience of working in Sudan is desirable.
• Experience of working with UNOPS is desirable.

Submission of Applications

Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae and an updated United Nations Personal History Form (P.11) (available on our website), via e-mail to vacanciesSDOCInt@unops.org Kindly indicate the vacancy number and the post title in the subject line when applying by email.

Additional Considerations

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post.

For more information on UNOPS, please visit the UNOPS website at www.unops.org.

Technical Adviser (Inter-Censal Survey) for United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Ethiopia

Technical Adviser (Inter-Censal Survey) for United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Ethiopia

VACANCY NO.: UNFPA Job ID 1840
POST TYPE: Temporary Appointment
DURATION: 11 months
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Africa Regional Office

ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING:

The Technical Adviser, Inter-Censal post is located in the Central Statistical Agency of Ethiopia and is under the overall guidance of the Director General of the Central Statistical Agency (CSA) and the direct supervision of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Representative. He/ She will also liaise with other national stakeholders and partners, including donors and the United Nations agencies.

JOB PPURPOSE:

Ethiopia has so far conducted three decennial Population and Housing Censuses. The first census was conducted in May 1984 and the second and third were conducted in October 1994 and May/November 2007. However, no formal Inter-Censal Survey was carried out between censuses and population projections were the major sources of data on population size at national and regional levels. But the Country has planned to conduct Inter-Censal Survey in May 2012 for the first time.

A pilot survey will be carried out in 2011 to test the survey instruments developed as well as to gain some experience in order to effectively implement the main survey activities and to efficiently utilize the resources. The UNFPA with development partners is supporting the Government of Ethiopia in conducting this Survey to enable national technical and management capacities in Ethiopia to plan and implement high quality Inter-Censal Survey in accordance with scientifically established and internationally recognized standards and procedures.

This Inter-Censal Survey is expected to fulfill the following major objectives:

• To bridge the data gap by furnishing basic information needed between two consecutive censuses: the 2007 census and the fourth census;
• To provide necessary information that could be used to evaluate the 2007 PHC; and
• To collect data on fertility and mortality, among others, that could be used to revise the population projections.

In line with UN/UNFPA polices and guidelines, and in full harmonization with internationally established standards and recommendations for Survey undertaking, the Technical Adviser will perform various tasks and provide vital technical inputs to all activities pertaining to survey operations throughout all stages of the process.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Specifically, he/she will carry out the following duties and responsibilities:

• Advise the CSA on the planning, organization, execution and management of the 2012 Inter-Censal Survey of Ethiopia;
• Coordinate the planning, organization, execution and management of the 2012 Inter-Censal Survey;
• Develop the Survey Project Document and Implementation Plan, Resource Mobilization Strategy, Quality Control Plan and other documents and make the necessary amendments and revisions;
• Coordinate the planning, organization, execution and management of training activities for national counterparts as needed;
• In consultation with stakeholders, assist in the review of the Survey instruments and ensure efficient sampling for the pilot;
• Supervise the implementation of the pilot survey activities and provide a report to guide the main survey activities;
• Assist in developing programmes for the data capturing using scanners;
• Closely monitor the editing and scanning of survey questionnaires, key corrections or data validations and computer editing;
• Assist the CSA in the development of analytical and tabulation plans and preparation of coding and other manuals of instruction;
• Collaborate with data processing staff of CSA to prepare capture and processing data plans and in a timely implementation of data processing schedules;
• Advise the CSA on equipment needs and assist with the acquisition of required equipment and materials;
• Participate in and guide the development of the plans for data analysis and tabulation;
• Assist the CSA to process and analyze pre-test and survey data and to produce preliminary, final and analytical and statistical reports;
• Advise on the dissemination of survey final analytical and statistical reports;
• Prepare and submit to the Government of Ethiopia/ CSA and UNFPA monthly progress reports on the 2012 Inter-Censal Survey activities and consolidate quarterly progress reports from submission to stakeholders;
• Provide overall supervision of administrative and finance supervision of UNFPA project of support to the Survey;
• Conduct field visits inside Ethiopia (after obtaining security measures) to monitor and validate quality of fieldwork of geographical preparations and enumeration;
• Supervise national and international experts in various aspects of the Survey undertaking;
• Undertake any other tasks relevant to the 2012 Inter-Censal Survey as may be required by the Director General of the Central Statistical Agency of Ethiopia in consultation with the UNFPA Representative.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced University degree or Ph.D. in Demography, Statistics, Population Studies, Social Sciences or equivalent
• 10 years relevant experience in the field of large-scale surveys and population censuses, particularly:
• Experience in providing on-the-job training to local staff in data analysis, report writing and use of Internet resources;
• Experience in the dissemination of census/survey data and socio-demographic analyses to broad audiences as well as in motivating the utilization of data and results in development planning and policy issues;
• Knowledge and experience in population and housing censuses and survey preparation and execution phases in Africa;
• Knowledge and experience with data processing software (CSPro, REDATAM), demographic data analysis (Mortpak, Pas), statistical packages (SPSS, Stata) and projection programs (People, Spectrum, RUP);
• Communication skills especially for transfer of knowledge.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing and speaking). Knowledge of French is an asset.

Core Competencies:

• Values/Guiding Principles;
• Performance Management;
• Developing People/Coaching and Mentoring & Fostering Innovation and Empowerment;
• Working in Teams;
• Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence;
• Communication;
• Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making;
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking and Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence;
• Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning

Functional Competencies:

• Advocacy/advancing a policy oriented agenda
• Results based programme development and management
• Leveraging the resources of partners / building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Innovation and marketing of new approaches
• Resource mobilization
• Job knowledge / technical expertise

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

We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position.

HOW TO APPLY:

UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy. Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA at http://www.unfpa.org/employment/vacancy.htm

Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process.

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

Manager/Director at Agribusiness Systems International (ASI) in Liberia

Manager/Director at Agribusiness Systems International (ASI) in Liberia

Agribusiness Systems International (ASI), founded in 1991 by experts within ACDI/VOCA, is a nonprofit consulting organization that provides agribusiness technical services in support of private sector development to create an increasingly competitive and dynamic agricultural sector.

As a wholly-owned support institution, ASI draws upon its parent organization’s 48 years of experience expanding economic opportunities in over 145 developing and transitional nations and, in turn, supports ACDI/VOCA’s mission of promoting economic opportunities by focusing on and assisting farmers and agribusinesses in developing the skills necessary to operate competitively in a market-driven global economy.

Manager and Director Positions, Liberia

We are currently seeking multiple manager and director positions for an upcoming multi-year program in Liberia. Possible start date is November 2011, and the positions are subject to ASI being awarded the program. The program will support the development of multiple agricultural markets and value chains and work towards the overall goal of increasing substantially the income and employment opportunities for a large number of poor women, men and youth. The project will target smallholder farmers and related micro and small enterprises and will be based on the Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P) approach.

Responsibilities (For Various Positions):

• Direct technical and managerial activities of the program
• Manage specific agricultural commodity value chain development
• Manage policy and regulatory activities
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation of project impact
• Lead gender integration and ensure inclusion, impact and analysis at all levels

Qualifications:

• Understanding of business and agricultural environments in West Africa, preferably with knowledge of Liberia specifically
• Prior work experience with: - Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P) approach - Agricultural market and value chain development - Agricultural policy and regulations -European donors, specifically SIDA and DFID
• Education background in agriculture, economics, international development or related fields
• Demonstrated record of dynamic, entrepreneurial and self-starting work activities
• Fluency in English required

Please apply online at http://goo.gl/GHHpN. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.