Chief of Party (Project Director) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

FHI 360 is a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence-based approach. Our professional staff includes experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at every level and our multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact on the individuals, communities and countries we serve–improving lives for millions. FHI seeks a Chief of Party (Project Director) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

FHI 360’s Civil Society and Peacebuilding Department (CSPD) supports citizens to mobilize effectively to influence policy, improve lives, and build peace. CSPD works with civil society and governments to increase credibility, visibility and effectiveness by building capacity to:

• Advocate for social justice, economic reforms, fiscal transparency, gender equity and the prevention of human rights abuses such as human trafficking and violence against women;
• Promote peaceful solutions to conflict, support peace negotiations, produce radio and television programs to promote social dialogue and tolerance;
• Solve community problems, engage youth in civic affairs and provide needed services to citizens;
• Develop diversified revenue streams and cooperate with business and media sectors; and
• Increase national and local governments' responsiveness to citizens.

Position Description:

CSPD is currently seeking a Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID-funded program in Ethiopia to provide tools of peace building and accountable governance to increase the peace building ability and resiliency of households, communities, and governing institutions.

The Chief of Party will be the project’s senior supervisor in Ethiopia and will oversee all aspects of program performance, both technical and managerial. Under the supervision of the Country Director, the COP will serve as the project’s principal contact point for USAID, and will also be the project’s main contact for political stakeholders, civil society, and program implementing partners. The COP will supervise all local staff and consultants. S/he will have overall responsibility for ensuring that procedures are established and adhered to for activity development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, procurement, budgeting, and financial accounting. S/he will provide overall supervision of implementing partners, ensuring timely progress against schedules, achievement of deliverables, and quality of results.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in international affairs, political science, conflict resolution, international development, or a related field;
• Demonstrated experience in multi-sector project management and implementation, leadership, and decision-making skills;
• 8+ years of senior level experience designing, managing, and implementing large, complex development projects preferably in Ethiopia, East Africa, or similar contexts;
• Experience managing USAID projects with sub-grants components highly preferred;
• At least 5 years senior level experience in coordinating development efforts in peacebuilding, collaborative governance, organizational capacity building, and/or mitigating conflict and increasing resilience related to land/natural resource management, livelihoods, and climate change ;
• Experience living and working in Ethiopia preferred; Ethiopian nationals are encouraged to apply;
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and navigate politically sensitive terrain;
• Familiarity with USAID programming, rules and regulations;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
• Professional proficiency in Amharic a plus.

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

Research Associate II in Research Triangle Park, NC.

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Research Associate II in Research Triangle Park, NC.

Position Description:

Works closely with senior research staff to develop, implement, manage and/or analyze research studies. For this position we are especially interested in someone who has good SAS programming and statistical analysis skills.

• Work closely with senior research staff to conduct research studies by taking the lead in one or more major research activities (e.g., site training, protocol development, project management, study implementation, data analysis, data monitoring, data management, clinical monitoring, paper/report writing).
• Represent FHI at developing country project sites, regulatory meetings, donor meetings and professional meetings as needed.
• Provide technical assistance to Research Assistants, interns, in-country colleagues and others as needed.
• Responsible for study-specific reporting and tracking of key indicators for evaluation of site performance and/or data quality.
• Ensure compliance of assigned studies with Good Clinical Practice’s (GCP’s), FDA, FHI policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or other standards as appropriate.
• Prepares data monitoring plans, data analysis plans, protocols, final reports and/or publications.
• Monitors the qualitative and quantitative progress of research and research implementation activities via site visits, telecommunications, letters and e-mail; oversees study-specific reporting and tracking of key indicators for evaluation of site performance and study progress.
• Conducts data analysis.
• Prepares budgets and necessary agreements.
• Prepares study administration and analysis tools.

• With minimal supervision, manage high volume work flow.
• Written, verbal, organizational skills.
• Knowledge of public health research methodology as related to data collection instruments, data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of statistical methods used in data analysis.
• Knowledge of and ability to use electronic data processing systems to gather, store, retrieve and analyze data.
• Experience with SAS programming and statistical analysis
• Resourceful in resolving problems and initiating solutions.
• Ability to travel (domestically and internationally) as needed up to a maximum of 25%

Minimum Requirements:

MS/MA/MPH and 5-8 years relevant experience and professional level of knowledge and expertise in research methods and application; or BS/BA in public health or related field and 8+ years relevant experience and professional level of knowledge and expertise in research methods and application.

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or through the Employment section atwww.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

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Research Associate I in Nairobi, Kenya

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Research Associate I in Nairobi, Kenya

Position Description:

• Work closely with project staff to support project-specific GCLP laboratory audit activities and deliverables, and other project-specific activities.
• Track/monitor local laboratory-related activities and information and prepare/present status reports.
• Under supervision by project management staff, assist with capturing QA/QC details related to laboratory audits.
• Monitor the progress of laboratory and project activities via telecommunications, e-mail; project-specific reporting and tracking of audits, reports, and other project metrics.
• Organize and facilitate team meetings and participate in meetings with the government and the prime contractor as needed.
• Manage the local laboratory-related paper files.
• Tabulate local laboratory-related metrics.
• Track audit reports.
• Monitoring local laboratory audits and audit report schedules; prepare documents for upcoming laboratory audits.
• Communicate with laboratory audit team members as requested.
• Prepare laboratory-related training tools and presentations.
• Review laboratory-developed documents and reports.
• Prepare administration and analysis tools.
• Interact with internal and external contacts to resolve issues with discretion, tact and poise.
• Perform other related duties and administrative duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

MS/MA /MPH with 3-5 years relevant experience and professional level of knowledge and expertise in research methods and application, BS/BA in public health or related field with 5-7 years relevant experience.

Familiarity with public health, HIV and/or clinical laboratories as related to clinical trials and laboratory analysis. Experience using relevant software and tools (SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Knowledge of and ability to use electronic data processing systems to gather, store, retrieve and analyze data. Must possess strong written, verbal, and organizational skills. Requires relevant English language skills and ability to manage fast-paced work flow with minimal supervision.

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or through the Employment section atwww.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

Research Associate II in Nairobi, Kenya.

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Research Associate II in Nairobi, Kenya.

Position Description:

· Schedule and conduct laboratory audits and assessments in compliance with international standards, specifically GCLP. Such audits to be conducted in Africa and South/Latin America and other locations as needed of general, TB, PBMC, HIV and other types of laboratories.

· Prepare written communications to laboratories to schedule audits in compliance with funder’s policies and procedures.

· Prepare written reports and other communications relating to audits within the timeframe and format required by the project.

· Provide thorough review for audit reports conducted by fellow FHI 360 laboratory specialists.

· Assist with the preparation and delivery of trainings to laboratory staff (including general laboratory technician training and laboratory supervisor training) and training-related services.

· Provide technical assistance to laboratories and others as needed and requested as part of overall capacity building and continuous improvement efforts.

• Mentor other FHI 360 laboratory staff in the procedures and functions of project-specific GCLP audit procedures.

· Provide additional laboratory support services per project-specific requests.

· Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

MS/MA /MPH with 5-7 Years relevant experience, Degree in biological science or laboratory sciences within a clinical or diagnostic discipline or Higher National Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology with 7-9 years relevant experience, at least five (5) years related work experience within a clinical or research laboratory including experience with laboratory audit, quality control and quality assurance systems and implementation. Proven ability and aptitude to conduct detailed laboratory audits and to perform quality assurance assessments against accepted national and international standards and GCLP requirements. Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience with conducting US government-contracted GCLP audits is desirable. Ability to travel within Africa and Latin/South America for up to 75% of the time.

In-depth knowledge and practical experience conducting laboratory audits is required. Proven capability and direct experience in clinical and research laboratory functions and services, including in resource-constrained settings. Substantial experience in Laboratory audits. Excellent attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly diplomacy. Good in both written and spoken English and report writing.Direct experience developing and delivering trainings in laboratory sciences.

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or through the Employment section atwww.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

Chief of Party | Yangon, Myanmar

The Chief of Party (COP) is responsible for the overall coordination and management of a large donor-based project or multiple smaller projects. The COP is responsible for meeting the project’s technical objectives, managing financial resources, managing program staff, managing partnering agreements, maintaining good working relationships with host government officials and local partners, managing donor reporting and ensuring a high-quality delivery of services.

The COP reports to the Country Director in Myanmar

Specific Duties:

• Overall planning, management and leadership of project activities

• Ensure high-quality technical programming through hands-on guidance and support grounded in the program’s strategic objectives and adhering to expected technical quality and reporting requirements

• Participate in the technical and programmatic design of award and partner programs; represent Pact in negotiating with donors and partners

• Oversee financial management, budget monitoring, and procurement plans.

• Manage all project planning responsibilities, including the production of annual workplans; guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results, monitoring and implementation and review and approve annual budgets and quarterly reports

• Ensure the cost-effective use of Pact resources

• Ensure compliance with HQ and donor requirements, policies and regulations.

• Act as liaison to USAID with responsible for reporting on all deliverables.

• Establish and maintain solid relationships with implementing partners, and stakeholder groups.

• Oversee delivery, management, and monitoring of subgrants, and efficient delivery of results by implementing partners and sub-contractors;

• Provide strong strategic leadership to achieve program key results, leading, mentoring, and coaching key staff in programming planning g and execution. Provide guidance and support to staff and project partners.

• Define the project’s capacity development strategy. Oversee design and implementation of capacity-building activities with partners, beneficiary groups and other stakeholders; Design and supervise the execution of training plans for project staff and partners.

• Recruit and directly supervise local project staff in line with Pact HR policies; Oversee the management and development of project office human resources to ensure a diverse, skilled and productive workforce, an effective leadership team, and an organizational culture where Pact’s values are practiced

Minimum Qualifications:

BA and at least 8 years of relevant experience (or equivalent)

Willingness and ability to be posted abroad, likely in a developing country

Preference for:

• Advanced degree

• Experience managing large donor-funded programs with demonstrated capacity to create and/or maintain complex systems and procedures involving multiple implementation sites, multiple partners and diverse beneficiaries

• Ability to provide the financial management and oversight necessary to successfully execute a large-scale program

• In depth knowledge of USAID and/or other donor regulations, systems and procedures

• Diplomacy and negotiation skills that demonstrate ability to collaborate and coordinate with a range of stakeholders and complex priorities.

• Fluent in English with proficiency in the local language

Skills and Abilities

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong in all areas

Leadership

• Ability to sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with internal colleagues and contacts in donor and peer organizations

• Deep understanding of Pact’s strategy and how efforts contribute to the greater good

• Consistently works within internal process and procedures

• Strong interpersonal and team building skills

• Proactive engagement in corporate initiatives

Project Management

• Strong planning and time management skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively present complex ideas to diverse audiences

• Ability to problem-solve difficult issues

• Ability to multitask with ease, adapting to frequently changing priorities

• Strong negotiating and conflict resolution skills

• Proficiency in developing and managing a budget

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in one of Pact’s technical areas or a support function

• Strong knowledge and understanding of donor policies and regulations

• High competence using common desktop applications and internal systems

People Management

• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising staff, including providing honest feedback

• Ability to mentor others

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org

Project Director, Vietnam - Leadership, Management and Governance - Technical Support Project

MSH seeks a Project Director to lead a small team to provide strategic leadership and management to the implementation of the new Leadership, Management and Governance (LMG) Project in Vietnam. The Project Director is accountable for project deliverables and results, and has full accountability and authority for the development, execution, and monitoring of the project, including (1) vision and technical strategy; (2) project results and management; (3) client(s) and stakeholder(s) relationships; (4) documentation and communication; (5) strategic partnerships and cost share leverage; and (6) coordination and synergy with other MSH projects. This position is aimed at providing strategic leadership, vision, and rapid start-up with early results in the first year of the project.

Funded through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Leadership, Management and Governance (LMG) Project supports country health systems strengthening by addressing the gap in leadership, management and governance capacity of policy makers, health care providers and program managers to implement quality health services at all levels of the health system. In Vietnam, the project is known as the Leadership, Management and Governance - Transition Support Project (LMG-TSP). The objective of LMG-TSP is to build capacity and assist the Government of Vietnam in transition-related policy, planning and coordination in support of a sustainable, country-owned HIV/AIDS response at national and provincial levels.

Ideal candidates will possess strong skills in the areas of governance, health financing, or human resources for health; have an in-depth understanding of the Vietnamese healthcare system; and the ability to collaborate with many partners including implementing agencies and government officials. The candidate should be familiar with the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and HIV/AIDS service delivery programs in Vietnam, including the existing structure of technical assistance, technical working groups, and familiarity with the partners leading the work in key domains of the transition. Good knowledge of the expectations and demands of USAID and other international donor agencies will be an added advantage. S/he is expected to have strong facilitation and writing skills and be able to work with and provide technical assistance to government institutions and partner organizations.

The Project Director is aware of, and adheres to, MSH procurement integrity standards in all activities and assures compliance with USAID and Vietnamese regulations and requirements.

This position is based in Hanoi, Vietnam and may require extensive domestic travel.

Specific Responsibilities

Vision and Technical Strategy

• Lead and support the project’s strategy, supervise all technical, management and operations aspects of the project, assuring the appropriate human and financial resources are maintained to achieve project goals and complete all deliverables.

• Contribute technical knowledge to the development and implementation of project deliverables.

Project Results and Management

• Meet client expectations to achieve agreement goals and client approved Results and Performance Monitoring Plan.

• Manage the implementation of technical activities at the national and provincial levels, ensuring that all activities are adequately implemented in a timely fashion and that they address needs at different levels of the system to meet the expectations of clients, partners and other local stakeholders.

• Manage and supervise technical and administrative staff as per MSH values, policies and guidelines.

• Oversee and supervise provincial level staff, as requested.

• Implement effective project management systems within MSH policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures while ensuring local ownership, appropriateness and responsiveness.

• Implement a Financial Pipeline Tracking system for effective budget monitoring and cost control based on sound financial and accounting principles, MSH standard operating procedures, and MSH and donor reporting requirements.

• Develop and adapt (as needed) project financial plan in line with the agreement budget and received obligations, technical strategy, work plan, and reporting requirements.

• With support of Country Portfolio Director, develop technical assistance plan and budget.

• Coordinate with the LMG backstopping team at MSH home office to assure appropriate management, operations and technical support.

Client(s) and Stakeholder(s) Relationships

• Liaise with USAID and other members of the PEPFAR team, the Vietnamese government at national and provincial levels, and implementing partners in the HIV/AIDS response in Vietnam to assure that project implementation is in line with expectations.

• Foster effective dialogue, relationships, and implementation plans with project clients, and other local and international stakeholders.

Documentation and Communication

• Ensure appropriate and timely documentation and dissemination of key results and deliverables for maximum project impact using a variety of communication strategies.

• Communicate with USAID and the PEPFAR team on technical strategy, progress and results accomplished.

• Coordinate with LMG on global strategies, and share experiences and lessons learned.

One MSH Contribution

• Ensure effective coordination with other MSH projects in country for consistent MSH representation, and support opportunities to build synergies across programs for maximum impact and efficient use of resources.

• Ensure harmonious collaboration with, and cost-effective use of, the Country Operations Management Unit in Vietnam.

Qualifications

1. A minimum of a master’s level degree in business administration, public health, public policy or other related field or equivalent experience.

2. Ten plus (10+) years of progressively responsible, related experience in Vietnam is required.

3. Strong understanding of the Vietnam public sector.

4. Demonstrated technical depth in at least one of the following health system areas: Governance, Health Financing, and/or Human Resources for Health.

5. Familiarity with PEPFAR and HIV/AIDS service delivery programs.

6. Familiarity with US Government (including USAID) regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor assisted projects.

7. Experience managing and supervising technical staff.

8. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with Vietnamese and US government agencies, implementing partners, civil society organizations, donor organizations, and cooperating agencies.

9. Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.

10. Proven record of aligning diverse, multi-level teams with project mission and vision.

11. Strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit.

12. Willingness to travel within Vietnam as needed.

13. Fluency in written and spoken English and Vietnamese is required.

How to apply:

To apply please go to http://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/5343/job

Senior Business Development Proposal Associate in Washington D.C.

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Senior Business Development Proposal Associate in Washington D.C.

Position Responsibilities:

Work on multiple projects simultaneously, independently and meet deadlines without compromising quality.

Contribute to Business Planning and Proposal’s strategic plans, work plan and budget processes.

Provide detailed and strategic analysis of solicitations, instructions and other proposal-related information.

Take the lead in working with technical teams to identify partners, negotiate roles, and establish teaming agreements.

Lead and coordinate proposal teams by overseeing the proposal process, assisting with writing, editing and ensuring that quality, competitive proposals are submitted in response to solicitations and unsolicited opportunities from sponsors.

Coordinate and support the capture management process, including bidding partner discussions and teaming agreements.

Provide management and coordination of proposal teams, comprised of FHI 360 staff and bidding partner organizations.

Prepare proposal outlines, requirements/proposal evaluation shred, win themes/competitive advantages, and production calendar.

Establish and assure compliance with timelines for the proposal preparation process and submission;

Organize and monitor writing assignments; assist with writing, editing and proofreading proposals as needed.

Develop and utilize tools, templates and work processes that result in streamlined and efficient proposal teamwork.

Oversee the collection of all required proposal forms, materials, etc. as stipulated in the funders’ requests for proposals (solicited and unsolicited concept papers/LOIs, full proposals, etc.).

Ensure effective and ongoing communication among FHI, partners and collaborators throughout the proposal development process.

Provide assistance with collecting needed information, related correspondence and other documents.

Motivate and manage groups (FHI 360 staff and partner organizations) with diverse backgrounds and expertise that will result in quality and competitive proposals.

Manage confidential and sensitive information.

Conduct routine coordination with FHI 360 employees and consultants, partners/collaborators in the U.S. and globally.

Represent the Business Planning and Proposals division as appropriate at internal and external meetings and professional conferences.

Assist in maintaining relationships with sponsors, relevant government agencies, universities, multinational, and other non-governmental organizations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experiences

Work on multiple projects simultaneously, independently and meet deadlines without compromising quality.

Possess strong interpersonal skills with sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political and ethical issues addressed by FHI 360.

Familiarity with international and domestic funders across multiple human development sectors, including USAID, Departments of Education and State, Health and Human Services, and foundations funding human development activities.

Project management experience with human development initiatives (international or domestic).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Computer software expertise of Microsoft Office. Manage confidential and sensitive information.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 10-15% of the time.

Familiarity with an office working environment.

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Experience: BS/BA in education, international relations, environment, economics or other area of human development and 7-9 years of relevant experience in proposal development, program design, project management, and other related work; or master’s degree in education, international relations, environment, economics or other area of human development and 5-7 years of experience in proposal development, program design, project management and other related work.

How to apply:

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360’s Career Center at www.fhi360.org/en/workingwithus/index.htm through the Employment section atwww.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

AA/EOE/M/F/V/D Position Number: 2673

Food Security and Livelihoods Project Manager , Côte d'Ivoire

NRC has been present in Côte d’Ivoire since 2006 and has provided assistance to IDPs, returnees and host communities within the following sectors: Education, Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Shelter, Food Security (FS), WASH, and Protection Monitoring. The 2010-2011 post-electoral crisis led to massive displacement across Côte d’Ivoire, and to neighbouring countries. Although the majority of IDPs/refugees have returned, there are still about 85,000 IDPs of which the majority is displaced in the West, and more than 67,000 Ivoirian refugees in Liberia, according to OCHA. The security situation in the West remains volatile in certain zones. Those who return face enormous challenges in covering their basic needs and restarting their livelihoods (primarily agriculture). The strong presence of NRC in Liberia also gives a unique opportunity for NRC to engage in cross-border programming.

In June 2012, NRC CI began the second phase of an ECHO-funded food security and livelihoods project. This project is providing innovative cash transfers, seeds and tools, and technical assistance to vulnerable families, while strengthening social cohesion. NRC will develop a third phase of the project in the coming months.

NRC CI has five international staff and approximately 100 national staff. The country office is in Abidjan, with field offices in Duékoué and Blolequin in the West. The Food Security team is composed of 23 staff. The Food Security and Livelihoods Project Manager will report directly to the Country Director.

Job description Administrative ■Overall budget and technical responsibility for the FS projects ■Develop steps and procedures in the planning and implementation of the FS projects ■Provide budgets and activity plans ■Monitor, evaluate and suggest changes and improvements ■Prepare applications and budgets to relevant donors

Information/ Reporting ■Ensure reporting for the program and all the projects reporting for FS ■Communicate, exchange information and co-operate with relevant external actors ■Contribute to the development of NRC’s country strategy, action plan and activities plan and priorities for the FS core competency ■Prepare donor reports

Personnel ■Technical and personnel management of the staff in the FS program ■Assess needs and ensure delivery of capacity building activities for the FS staff Act as a conduit of knowledge of good practice from the global level to all levels of staff at NRC Côte d’Ivoire

Program ■Development of all components of the FS program, including training, monitoring, and evaluation ■Contribute to transitional programs and policies while ensuring that humanitarian gaps in FS are addressed ■Explore and develop with other innovative ways to implement cash transfer programming (CTP) within other core competencies ■Advocacy/protection work on key IDP, refugee and returnee issues, and on issues related to displacement and return ■Contribute substantially to fund raising initiatives ■Work through the Cluster system to assist in development of national and inter-organisational strategies for FS ■Ensure that FS programming respects the principle of Do No Harm and promotes social cohesion ■Participate and assist the CD in relevant meetings with the UN, authorities, and other actors both centrally and in all provinces of activity ■Represent NRC/ FS in relevant networks

Personal qualities ■Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision ■Ability and willingness to work and live under difficult circumstances ■Creativity, and it helps to if you have a good sense of humour ■All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

Qualifications ■Masters degree or further in a relevant subject relating to food security and livelihoods ■3 or more years experience working in crisis/post-conflict situations ■3 or more years experience working on food security programming ■2 or more years experience with Cash Transfer Programming and market assessments ■Experience with IDP or refugee programming ■Experience in running workshops and training ■Experience with dispute resolution is an asset ■Significant understanding of complex emergencies and crisis contexts ■Political and cultural awareness and experience of working where insecurity is a major issue ■Significant understanding of protection and social cohesion issues in post-conflict environments ■Proven communication, interpersonal, representation, negotiation and leadership skills ■Flexibility and resourcefulness ■Fluency in the French and English language, written and verbally ■Computer skills ■Proven skills and experience in proposal and report writing ■Holder of a valid international driver’s licence ■Strong organisational and logistic skills – ability to work with little infrastructure and difficult conditions

We offer ■Commencement: October 2012 ■Contract period: 6 months with possible extension ■Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, and free housing of moderate standard. Please note that tax fees may occur for some countries ■Duty station will be Duékoué in Western Ivory Coast. Duékoué is a non-family duty station and can best be described as quite rural area. Security situation remains volatile. Recreational and social facilities are limited, and international staff will be expected to live in shared accommodation of minimum standards

How to apply:

http://www.webcruiter.no/WcMain/AdvertViewPublic.aspx?oppdragsnr=1519457...

Contact info.: Klara Haugen-Kossmann Recruitment Adviser +47 950 45 566
Margaret Vikki Program Adviser - Uganda and Ivory Coast +47 480 73 017

Senior Relief Coordinator -- Location: Cyprus

To serve in the Global Rapid Response team, for deployment, to a large-scale emergency anywhere in the world where World Vision responds directly. The Senior Relief Coordinator is a specialist who can be deployed to an emergency site within 24 to 72 hours.
The Senior Relief Coordinator is responsible for leading the response team and building relationships with key stakeholders (government, UN, donors and Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) for the critical duration of the response - up to three months.
During periods of non-crisis management, the Senior Relief Coordinator engages Capacity building for Responses, specifically in the Region based in. Participate in improvements to Response implementation and can engage in relevant research and writing as necessary... He/she will also have management responsibilities for some of the Global Rapid Response Team members. Provide primary liaison with Regional HEA Director for GRRT


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

MAJOR EMERGENCY PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage large scale emergency response as member of response team or the team leader.
• Serve as team leader when requested in pre-crisis assessments to prepare assessment reports.
• Ensure response program complies with WV and International standards (HEA, LEAP etc).
• Act upon and follow-through on preparedness planning phases.
• Where neither early warning nor pre-positioning has taken place, immediately lead out in the preparation of a series of response levels.
• Formulate immediate action steps to engage partnership stakeholders in clear, relevant and appropriate actions.(this is part of managing)
• Define plans for program and budget design and recruitment needs.
• Build relations with donors, local government, INGO’s and local NGO’s working within the UN cluster system
• Assure that the process of identifying and documenting lessons learned continues through out the program. And assure that lessons learned reports are gathered, analyzed and fed into the partnership.
• Build mechanisms for lessons learned and ongoing documentation of best practice and innovation into project plans and budgets.
• Assure that Do No Harm, Local Capacities for Peace framework, SPHERE and Child Protection policies and other international humanitarian standards are used in all design and management of relief response and disaster mitigation activities.
• Develop and implement mentoring and skills transfer efforts.
• Serve on the Humanitarian Emergency Affairs (HEA) Relief Forum whenever it meets and as time or the situation allows.
• Attend and participate in chapel and devotional meetings.
  
  MAJOR PREPAREDNESS
  
  While not responding in emergency operations the Senior Relief Coordinator will be engaged in the following:
• Management responsibilities for some of the Global Rapid Response Team members.
• Developing materials and carry out emergency response capacity building, incorporating internal and external humanitarian standards.
• Provide capacity building and mentoring for national, regional program staff, ensuring external humanitarian standards and internal standards awareness are incorporated.
• Engage in the development of strategies and proposals, and recommend response measures and structures in order to mobilize WV to developing emergencies.
• Serve as primary liaison with regional HEA function.
• Early Warning, emergency program and security assessments
• Engage and stay involved in International Humanitarian Aid and International Humanitarian Rights standards and initiatives.
• Analyze, apply and research documentation of lessons learned and best practice for emergency response.
• Lead and/or participate in Lessons Learned events and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strategic alliances with donors, governments, INGO’s and UN agencies.
• Attending Regional Forums and educating senior leadership on HEA, policies and transitions, integrating measures and best practice for emergency response.
• Serve on the Level 2 and 3 Executive Teams when appointed.
• Contribute to HEA strategy Globally and Regionally as appropriate.
• Be available to serve in the further implementation of HEA strategies as defined by such documents, meetings, and other gatherings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

REQUIRED:
• Must have a degree or equivalent in Social Sciences or related field.
• University degree in the social sciences, management or other related field.
• 5 to 10 years emergency and development programming experience.
• 5 years of senior management experience, preferably in an international relief situation.
• Flexible worldview, emotional maturity, and physical stamina.
• Ability to live an exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific or local contexts.
• High level of understanding in emergency response administration, program response, program design and project writing.
• High level of diplomacy skills
• Strong knowledge in computer applications including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Ability to work with a reasonably level of comfort in high tension and high security risk situations.
• Ability to adjust to harsh living conditions.
• Must be able and willing to travel 50% of the time.
  
  PREFERRED:
• Mature Christian who models Christian Leadership in dealings with others.

Senior Relief Coordinator -- Location: Cyprus