Program Officer - Tunisia Freedom House

Freedom House supports the spread of freedom and democracy through the world through research, effective advocacy, and program directly supporting frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we are supporting the right of every individual to be free.

Position Summary
The Program Officer will work on transitional justice and rule of law in Tunisia. He/she will perform responsibilities necessary to the day-to-day administration of Freedom House’s Tunisia office and provide programmatic, financial and administrative support for the accomplishment of program objectives. This position is based in Tunis, Tunisia and will report to the Project Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, law, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in Arabic and/or French
• Minimum 4 – 6 years of directly related experience
• Minimum 2 – 4 years of experience with rule of law and transitional justice initiatives
• Experience providing technical assistance to local organizations in Tunisia
• Prior responsibility for successful implementation and development of new programs in Tunisia
• Strong ability to work and interact with Tunisian legislators, judicial and law officials
• Consistent commitment to excellent stakeholder service
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and meet all goals and deadlines
• Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multi task to meet tight deadlines

Some Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of program strategy and assist in the implementation of overall strategy and vision
• Monitor implementation of project activities
• Develop effective relationships with partner organizations, assist them in increasing their capacity to meet objectives and more effectively implement their own programs
• Develop and maintain relationships with the donor and diplomatic community, partners and grantees, policy community, other NGOs and think tanks, as directed by supervisor
• Provide technical assistance and trainings as required
• Prepare program quarterly, final, and ad-hoc reports for authorized internal and external audiences
• Provide regular updates on project activities
• Manage program finances including reviewing expense and sub-grant reports, in full compliance with FH and funder requirements
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualified and Interested applicants
We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history and desired salary (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing 2012-017 PO Tunisia. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Monitoring, Evaluation (M&E) and Research Advisor Location: Nigeria

We are recruiting for a Monitoring, Evaluation (M&E) and Research Advisor for an anticipated USAID funded civil society strengthening program in Nigeria. The program will strengthen civil society’s ability to influence the development and implementation of key democratic reforms at the national, state, and local levels and will work with the Government of Nigeria, USAID, civil society organizations (CSOs) and other local organizations and other donor agencies. The Monitoring, Evaluation (M&E) and Research Advisor will be responsible for all monitoring and evaluation activities of the project. S/he will establish significant long term goals and outcomes for prevention efforts in Nigeria, ensuring the utilization of sound, national monitoring and evaluation indicators and tools for consistency in measurement. S/he will ensure that the quality of project monitoring and evaluation are of international standard and quality by supporting the development and implementation of appropriate mechanisms to document lessons learned and best practices in M&E, according to USAID guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of project specific Performance Monitoring Plans and M&E plans;
• Responsible for the development of relevant M&E tools as well as technical training;
• Coordinate regular monitoring visits and reporting mechanisms;
• Monitor data collection, collation, storage, analysis and reporting. Identifying problems and challenges to relevant parties;
• Monitor data entry process and overall maintenance of database;
• Review regular program reports prepared by program staff for submission to USAID;
• Ensure program staff and senior management are utilizing collected data collected in project implementation;
• Advise project management through ongoing integration of M&E data into program activities.
• Oversight of research staff conducting assessments of project activities.

Qualifications

• A university degree in any the following or related fields: social science, international development, evaluation research, statistics, and economics.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in designing, managing and implementing results-based M&E activities.
• Experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Experience working with an international development organization and knowledge of reporting procedures, best practices, guidelines, and tools for monitoring and evaluation especially impact evaluation.
• Previous USAID project experience strongly preferred
• Nigerian national preferred.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility

Work Environment

• Usual office working conditions free of disagreeable elements.

All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page. Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Knowledge Manager Location: South Africa

Futures Group Sexual HIV Prevention Programme (SHIPP) is seeking a Knowledge Manager. The main function of the knowledge sharing position is to help champion organization-wide knowledge sharing, so that the organization's know-how, information and experience is shared inside and (as appropriate) outside the organization with clients, partners, and stakeholders. The Knowledge Manager will develop and execute the application of policies, processes and technologies to ensure that information is systematically produced, organized and made accessible to the people who need it. This position will be based in Pretoria South Africa and Futures Group is seeking candidates that are currently residing in South Africa and eligible to work in the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement the project’s knowledge management strategy,
• Develop and manage knowledge sharing portal, and other electronic approaches that promote information sharing;
• Assist the project leadership in the procurement of the ICT tools including software and hardware;
• Review and maintain SHIPP’s knowledge resources and recommend strategies to ensure it is centralized and accessible to staff.
• Work closely with Programme Office, Finance and Procurement & Quality Assurance Manager to put in place robust management of information.
• Design, construct and maintain in-house databases of relevant material
• Extract and manage data on relevant research from electronic databases and other published sources using search engines, query tools and other more traditional approaches;
• Contribute to the design of databases; manage the day-to-day database activities and make sure it operates smoothly;
• Provide expertise and advise on data structures and databases that ensures correct and quality production of reports/ management information.
• Participate in the overall management and co-ordination of SHIPP’s ICT infrastructure.
• Liaise with external and international stakeholders and partners; e.g., SHIPP Partners and SAG, to obtain the relevant information for communication purposes.
• Manage the drafting content for press releases, fact sheets, campaign materials, video scripts, external publications and marketing material, etc.
• Manage consultants appointed to develop and maintain the Intranet/Website for SHIPP; coordinate and support the content management activities, ensuring quality and integrity of information published on both sites.
• Contribute to briefing and training sessions for other SHIPP staff and occasionally clients’ personnel

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in communications, ICT, business or public administration, development or related fields.
• Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in knowledge management and communication with proven experience of successful implementation of internal and external communications activities.
• Excellent knowledge of knowledge management and communication principles, current theories and practices including sourcing and managing information online.
• Experience in capacity building, training and/or identifying needs to improve capacity.
• Experience working with USAID projects
• Familiarity with HIV prevention, District health system and education programs
• Track record of success in database design and technology, and/or organizational alignment and strategy
• Experience with Google sites and Google Docs and working knowledge of advanced Excel/Google Doc formulas
• Comprehensive experience managing complex projects that include a number of different stakeholders
• Experience with a variety of different data management tools and excellent research and assessment skills

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated experience in the ability to communicate with, engage and inspire a wide range of audiences
• Quick learner with strong communication and critical thinking skills
• Strong analytical, research and writing skills with demonstrated ability to think strategically.
• Strong sense of design and experience with web publishing tools and other technical skills

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility

Work Environment

• Usual office working conditions free of disagreeable elements.

The closing date for application is 12 August 2012.

All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page. Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Futures Group Policy Analyst in Jordan

The Health Policy Project (HPP), implemented by Futures Group International and its partners and funded byUSAID, is a five-year project which has a primary emphasis on supporting national-level awareness raising, resource mobilization, and policy reform to improve quality and expand access to Family Planning/Reproductive Health (FP/RH) services in Jordan. HPP supports the Higher Population Council (HPC), Ministry of Health (MOH), and other key stakeholders to create an enabling environment for FP/RH through improved multi-sectoral engagement and coordination, data use, and policy reform.

HPP is seeking to hire a full time Policy Analyst to work with HPC, MOH and other relevant stakeholders to identify and address FP/RH policy barriers affecting the expansion and improvement of FP/RH program and provide ongoing analytical and technical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the process of policy development, implementation, operation and track policy implementation on a regular basis to improve quality of FP/RH services
• Work with HPC, MOH and other stakeholders to translate FP/RH related policies into actions
• Build the capacity of HPC and other partners in policy analysis and advocacy for FP/RH, determine stakeholders who are affecting and/or affected by these issues and analyze their perceptions and role, formulate required policy, advocate for adopting developed policy and engage government officials in policy dialogue
• Prepare reports, compelling evidence-based tools, briefs and materials for advocacy and policy dialogue of varying lengths and varied audiences summarizing developments and recommendations for key persons.
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations on how to inform and engage policymakers on key issues of interest
• Review and analyze relevant documents, laws, regulations to develop papers and reports, and analyze them to ensure consistency with environment
• Manage a multi-sectoral policy development working group that reviews and approves policies
• Identify and manage the work of external consultants to help with policy/advocacy development
• Participate in regular team meetings with policy officers, program officers and advocacy representatives at HPC, MOH, and other stakeholders
• Provide technical assistance, capacity-building and knowledge transfer
• Other tasks as required

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Health Policy, Public Health or related field
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in health and/or socio-economic or any related fields
• A theoretical and practical understanding of health policies, players and resources
• Quantitative and qualitative research techniques to be able to carry out own original study in health policy
• The ability to critique existing and emerging health policy on the basis of evidence and knowledge
• Strong analytical skills and background in goal-driven project implementation
• Experience working in the health sector mainly FP/RH
• Highly proficient in written and spoken English as well as Arabic
• Prior experience with USAID funded programs
• A high level of cooperation and coordination is required to link the policy work to public affairs and FP/RH program
• Local candidates strongly preferred

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility

Work Environment

• Usual office working conditions free of disagreeable elements.

All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page no later than August 31, 2012, 4:00 pm Jordan time. Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Talent Attraction and Retention- Recruitment Associate United States

Talent Attraction and Retention- Recruitment Associate

• International Development sector
• Market leader
• Variety, and Career Growth
• Make a difference.

Futures Group and GRM International have worked with technical experts, donors and partners from around the world to deliver more than 700 projects in more than 140 countries. Our group of companies offers a multi-sectoral focus, diverse technical offerings, and a wide geographic reach.

Due to increased demand, a position now exists in our Washington DC office to join our centralised Recruitment Unit. Our objective is to add measurable value and provide a quality end to end service designed specifically to support our often complex, sophisticated, global staffing needs. Responsibilities involve effective partnering with internal clients, sourcing and maintaining a network of “in demand” talent

Effectively you will channel your drive, passion, and ambition in ONE direction….your internal client, contractor and talent base. This pivotal role is challenging and demanding. The team will welcome your innovation, intelligence, and experience.

The variety within this role includes

• Supporting the Recruitment team in sourcing for international projects and tenders
• Building and maintaining a network of qualified candidates;
• Management of talent pools
• Production of reports relating to market trends and activity
• Participating and collaborating with technical and project staff to develop strategic recruitment campaigns and identify the resources to track senior industry specialists;
• Representing GRM/Futures International at career fairs, off-site recruitment efforts, and networking events.
• Develop networks within the industry, providing opportunities for talent attraction and knowledge gathering

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, /Human Resources and/or International Development related field.
• Approximately 2 years proven experience in a similar research and results focussed role
• Well developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to liaise at all levels;
• Strong negotiation skills
• Superior organizational skills, ability to multi-task and attention to detail
• Interest/background in both international and private sector development;
• Excellent researching capabilities and internet savvy;
• Availability to travel if required.

Please email your CV to: Diane Marker, Director of Recruitment diane.marker@grminternational.com.

Applications close 17th August 2012

Team Leader India

Futures Group invites applications from qualified candidates for the position Team Leader for Institutional and Technical Support Project. The Team Leader is responsible to Futures Group India and in turn to EC India for the Academic, Technical and Managerial Leadership of the project, ensuring that it delivers its objectives to high standards, on time and on budget.

The Team Leader will have overall programmatic, management and financial responsibility for the project. Working closely with and managing the project personnel of technical experts and administrative professionals, he will ensure that project objectives, outcomes and deliverables are met and that financial, operational and reporting requirements of Futures Group and of EC India are adhered to in full. The Team Leader will be the primary liaison with EC India, with regard to this project, on behalf of Futures Group and the project team, as well as with the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, the State Institutes of Health and Family Welfare, the Government of India more broadly and other stakeholders, as appropriate. This will include the project steering group, to be constituted in the inception phase. Location: New Delhi

Key Responsibilities

1. Representation and Liaison

• Representation and promotion of the project and the project team, as the Futures Group Team Leader;
• Liaison with EC India officials with regard to all aspects of the project, providing the client with excellent service;
• Liaison and the building and maintenance of effective working relationships with counterparts within the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, the State Institutes of Health and Family Welfare, the broader GoI and other stakeholders, as appropriate;
• Support to the establishment and good functioning of the project steering group;
• Liaison with team members from throughout the Futures Group globally, including Futures Group Europe, Futures Group India Limited pvt. and Futures Group International, as required.

2. Programme Operations

• Assume overall responsibility for the effective implementation of the project and achievement of the project’s goals and objectives to a high standard, on time and within budget;
• Assist and provide oversight to the core project team, other consultants and project administrative staff, in defining, planning, implementing and monitoring their work effectively;
• Lead well managed consultative planning processes, with team members and stakeholders, at appropriate times within the project cycle, including the inception phase, and ensure meticulous documentation and communication of assigned roles, responsibilities, activities, resourcing and timelines agreed;
• Assure the quality and timeliness of project technical documentation and other outputs;
• Ensure the core project team, other consultants and project administrative staff document the progress of their work correctly;
• Ensure that project operations, including, inter alia, office management, contracting, procurement, financial forecasting and reporting, timesheets / reporting of all (labour) time expended, and internal project review (IPR) are all undertaken in line with Futures’ Standard Operating procedures, processes and protocols, as well as complying with EC regulations where required.
• Assume responsibility for contractual compliance and the management of risk within and surrounding the project and for ensuring that any concerns are discussed promptly with Futures Group.

3. Reporting

• Ensure that your Programme Manager and Programme Coordinator at Futures Group India remain up to date with the progress of the project against work plans and budgets and any issues of interest or constraints / issues of concern, at all times. Maintain close contact and make yourself routinely accessible to these team members by telephone and through email;
• Ensure that the project fulfils all reporting requirements to EC India in full, to a high standard and in a timely fashion;
• Ensure full compliance with the requirements and regulations of Futures Group, EC India, the Government of India and any procedures and protocols that you may put in place to assist the good governance and management of the project throughout;

4. Human Resource Management

• Assume overall responsibility for ensuring an effective, professional and coordinated team culture and management style, including with regard to external relations and liaison;
• Undertake final selection and management of project administrative personnel;
• Lead, guide, mentor and manage the performance of project team members, as appropriate;
• Provide technical oversight and guidance where required for all project deliverables;
• In collaboration with Futures Group, oversee the process of recruiting project personnel and consultants, and the supervision of:
  • Developing terms of reference and contracts;
  • Recruiting and selecting personnel (including in relation to positions to be filled by internal competition);
  • Managing induction of all project personnel;
  • Managing all disciplinary and grievance matters, in consultation with Futures Group, and in strict accordance with Futures’ procedures;
  • Ensure that all timesheets are submitted and signed off in a timely fashion.

5. Technical Assistance

• Provide direct technical inputs to the project as required, and in line with your own areas of expertise;
• Quality assure and take overall responsibility for all project outputs;
• Ensure appropriate technical consultation with counterparts and other stakeholders throughout the project, in liaison with the steering group where appropriate;
• Ensure appropriate permissions and ethical, technical and other protocols pertaining to project activities are obtained and complied with at all times;
• Provide oversight and / or leadership to all technical dissemination and communication, at the sub-national, national, region and international levels, as appropriate, in liaison with Futures Group and, where appropriate, the steering group;
• Facilitate and oversee all technical inputs to project monitoring, review and evaluation activities.

6. Other Duties

• Any other duties as required, including in relation to support of the smooth running of the project and the good reputation of Futures Group as the project Lead Agency.
• Keeping Futures Group appraised of any further business opportunities in its areas of expertise arising out of the project, or more broadly, and of changes and developments in the operating environment in general.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree (minimum Master’s Degree or equivalent) in public health, medical services or related field.
• Academic and project oriented leadership abilities in a multicultural environment
• Excellent command of English (written and oral) and communication skills

General Professional Experience

• At least 15 years of professional experience in public health including at least 10 years of managerial level in academic or health administration related positions;
• Experience of leading large-scale government or DFID, European Union, and other development partner supported health programmes in/ for developing countries.
• Sound experience in health system research planning and implementation; knowledge of European Health Systems
• Ability to work independently, determines priorities, manage multiple tasks, and meet timelines while collaborating with a broad coalition of health partners.
• Must have the ability to smoothly coordinate with donor agency.
• Strong strategic thinker with excellent leadership, management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong results orientation and commitment to accountability and value for money.
• Demonstrates strong personal qualities, including integrity, commitment to excellence, equality, openness, inclusiveness, and collegiality.
• Established position and reputation among peer groups, colleagues, and organizations working in similar fields.

Specific Professional Experience

• Experience in implementing or supporting health policy reforms, in particular relevant to formulation of human resources reforms and health education courses;
• Experience in “New Public Health” concept and evidence based health policy analysis;
• Experience as Team Leader in technical cooperation projects and exposure to EU procedures would be an asset;
• Experience of Public Health Systems in South Asia and or in developing countries would be an asset;
• Experience in the Indian Public health context will be an advantage

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility

Work Environment

• Usual office working conditions free of disagreeable elements.

All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page. Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Team Leader Zimbabwe

Futures Group develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence-based solutions to improve the health and well being of people around the world. Since 1971, we have assisted governmental and non-governmental agencies, foundations, and the private sector by designing, implementing and evaluating programs in HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, population and family planning, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and gender. Futures Group has deep expertise in policy and advocacy, research and strategic information, health markets and private sector engagement, modeling and economic analysis, patient monitoring and management/HMIS, strategic consulting, and programme management.

Position Summary

We are looking for an outstanding and experienced Team Leader for a potential DFID-funded Programme on Community Accountability for Maternal and Child Health in Zimbabwe. Working closely with and managing a core staff of technical and administrative programme experts, s/he will ensure that project objectives, outcomes, and deliverables are met and that financial, operational, and reporting requirements of the donor are adhered to. This is a full-time position for 3 years based in Zimbabwe, contingent upon a successful award.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides overall leadership and representation of the project, and builds a senior management team able to convey the overall purpose, activities, and achievements of the project.
• Manages overall strategic, programmatic, financial, and management responsibility for the project.
• Works closely with and manage a core staff of technical and administrative programme professionals, as well as to effectively leverage global technical inputs and expertise from across consortium organisations.
• Ensures that project objectives, outcomes, and milestones are met and that financial, operational, and reporting requirements of the donor are followed.
• Act as the primary liaison with the client as well as with other donors, partners, and stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare in Zimbabwe/government of Zimbabwe.

Qualifications

• An advanced degree in public health or a relevant field.
• 8-10 years of experience in leading large national/regional or international programmes in Zimbabwe or the region.
• At least 10 years’ experience leading or in a senior management position on international health programmes for key health development partners, including, but not limited to, DFID, USAID, AusAID and the European Union.
• Demonstrated understanding of the concept of ‘value for money,’ or how to maximise the investment-to-impact ratio in health decision-making.
• Experience of working with communities and civil society organisations in Zimbabwe or in the region.
• Has knowledge in reproductive health, maternal newborn and child health, in Zimbabwe.
• Demonstrated capabilities in management, institutional capacity building, high-level strategic visioning and leadership.
• Familiarity with the political, social, economic and cultural context of Zimbabwe is strongly preferred.
• Has deep understanding and knowledge of community accountability, demand creation, voice and accountability, and policy and advocacy.
• Has excellent strategic, analytical, contracts, people and project management skills;
• Has a strong results orientation and commitment to accountability.
• Demonstrate strong personal qualities, including integrity, commitment to excellence, equality, openness, inclusiveness and collegiality.
• Excellent written and spoken English is a must.

• Local nationals are encouraged to apply

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility

Work Environment

• Usual office working conditions free of disagreeable elements.

This is a time sensitive search and all the interested candidates are requested to apply at their earliest convenience.

All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page no later than 20 August 2012.

Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Executive Assistant United States

Futures Group specializes in the design and implementation of public health and social programs for developing countries. Committed to the sustainability of the programs in which we participate, we build the capacity of our partners to make well-informed decisions and effectively address a multitude of complex health and social issues. Currently we are searching for an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and paralegal support to the General Counsel.

Position Summary

The Executive Assistant assists the CEO by handling a wide variety of activities to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the CEO. Duties are highly confidential and require comprehensive knowledge of the organization's operations. The role also includes providing paralegal and other administrative support to the General Counsel’s office. The role requires discretion, judgment, tact, poise and the ability to communicate professionally with other executives and external constituents as well as a high degree of organizational skill.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Assistant support to the CEO
• Administrative and logistical support as required for Board of Directors meetings and interactions
• Coordinates workflow, communications and day-to-day operational and administrative issues and coordinates meetings across multiple time zones, offices, and subsidiary companies.
• Manages the CEO's calendar, meetings, travel, and interfaces with external constituents
• Develops and prepares presentations.
• Manages the development of executive team meeting agendas, prepares meeting materials, creates and distributes minutes and tracks follow-up activities.
• Manages special programs and complex projects of significance to the company.
• Answers correspondence and inquiries under own initiative, both internally and externally.
• Provides paralegal and other administrative support to the General Counsel in maintaining the corporation’s books and records both hardcopy and electronically. Also involves routing legal documents for signatures as needed and coordinating corporate resolutions and other legal documents of the corporation.

Minimum Education or Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of seven years related experience, with a minimum of three years executive assistant or paralegal experience required.
• Paralegal training a plus

Skills Required

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Experience in government contracting services environment.
• Paralegal skills and/or training.
• Ability to quickly build rapport with others and work as part of a team
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• High tolerance for stress and ability to handle change and ambiguity.
• Demonstrated excellence with MS Office and other office automation tools.
• Experience in Sharepoint or other document management systems and proven experience to learn quickly new tools and technologies.
• Strong business acumen.
• Demonstrates sound, professional judgment and excellent decision making skills.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility

Work Environment

• Usual office working conditions free of disagreeable elements.

All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page. Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Deputy Chief of Party Nigeria

About Futures Group

Futures Group, the global consulting firm, helps to protect and promote people’s well-being around the world. For 40 years, Futures Group has created lasting solutions to some of the most pressing public health challenges facing nations. We predict future health and development trends, uncover barriers to well-being, and forge on-the-ground partnerships to ensure lasting change.

About GRM International

GRM International is a leading international development management company specializing in the provision of project design, management expertise and technical assistance to development projects for bilateral and multilateral funding agencies, governments and corporations. For more than 45 years, GRM has been bringing expertise in managing large-scale projects, and sourcing and managing high quality experts covering all disciplinary skills required to implement development projects.

About our Group of Companies

GRM International, Futures Group, and the Effective Development Group are a group of companies with a joint focus on reaching people in need and creating better futures for our clients, communities and colleagues around the world. With more than 90 current projects operating in more than 85 countries, and $225 million in revenue, our combined group has a multisectoral focus, diverse technical offerings and a wide geographic reach. For more information, please visitwww.futuresgroup.com, www.grminternational.com, and www.edgroup.com.au.

Position Summary

Our company seeks qualified Nigerian candidates for the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) position on an anticipated USAID funded civil society strengthening program in Nigeria. The program will strengthen civil society’s ability to influence the development and implementation of key democratic reforms at the national, state, and local levels and will work with the Government of Nigeria, USAID, civil society organizations (CSOs) and other local organizations and other donor agencies. The DCOP will work closely with the Chief of Party (COP) and serve as the principal point of contact in Nigeria for procedural and substantive matters in the absence of the COP.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily technical activities and project implementation.
• Project staff management and oversight.
• Serve as the point of contact for procedural and substantive matters in the absence of the COP.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as social sciences, law, and development studies etc.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in the successful implementation of international; development activities in the area of democracy and governance, preferably under a USG contract instrument.
• Minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in a senior program management role including direct supervision of professional and support staff.
• Prior experience in policy advocacy, government monitoring and oversight, or capacity development.
• An in-depth understanding of the role of civil society in democracy building and development and previous experience in capacity building for civil society organizations and coalitions.
• Prior experience in awarding and managing grants to local organizations to promote democracy and governance goals.
• Previous USAID project management experience strongly preferred.
• Nigerian nationals strongly encouraged to apply.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility

Work Environment

• Usual office working conditions free of disagreeable elements.

All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page. Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Deputy Chief of Party

Nigeria

Contracts & Grants Administrator United States

Futures Group develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence-based solutions to improve the health and well being of people around the world. Since 1971, we have assisted governmental and non-governmental agencies, foundations, and the private sector by designing, implementing and evaluating programs in HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, population and family planning, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and gender. Futures Group has deep expertise in policy and advocacy, research and strategic information, health markets and private sector engagement, modeling and economic analysis, patient monitoring and management/HMIS, strategic consulting, and program management.

Position Summary

Futures Group operates under government contracts, assistance agreements, and foundation grants in prime and sub roles. Operation often includes issuing subcontract, sub-assistance, grant, consultant agreements and letter agreements to implementing partners across the globe. The Contracts & Grants Administrator is responsible for development, negotiation/review, and records management for various contractual agreements. This position supports all contract matters for the Program Directors and/or Chiefs of Party; serving as the liaison to contracting officials in both client and partner organizations. He or she is also responsible to monitor modifications on the contracts and grants and ensure newer regulations are passed down to the partner organizations as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate new funding agreements, and assure compliance with agreements to include but not limited to: Contracts, Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Task Orders.Support generally covers the full agreement life-cycle – program award through close-out.
• When assigned, act as Contracts department’s representative on Business Development team.Support to proposal development including analyzing the RFAs/RFPs, preparation and review of teaming agreements, representation and certifications, small business plans, past performance documentation and cost sharing plans.
• Develop new templates for subcontracts or sub agreements for new awards
• Create brief compliance profiles for new and ongoing projects for reference and guidance of Program Directors and Program Operations staff, and update them as necessary.
• Ensures all agreements are properly posted on the Contracts SharePoint page.
• Review all the consultant agreements, letter agreements, etc. required for the projects.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR), AIDAR, and other government regulations.
• Participate in internal program reviews and monthly meetings with Program Director and/or Chief of Party for supporting any outstanding compliance issues in the projects and take action on them.
• Refinement of policy and business process related to contracts and agreements, as well as the administration of contractual document templates.
• Manage and/or strengthen project start-ups and close-outs in collaboration with the Sr. Contracts and Compliance Officer; develop subcontract/sub grant templates for specific contracts and cooperative agreements, update them with regulatory modifications received from Client and Donors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 to 10 years’ experience in government contracting, including support to or working with at least one of the following organizations: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, US Agency for International Development. UK Dept. for International Development and European Union Development Programs and other Foundations is a plus.
• Practical certifications and demonstrated training desirable (e.g. CFCM, NCMA, InsideNGO)
• Language: English required, other languages desirable
• Technical/Training Qualifications Required:
  • Demonstrated experience applying FAR , AIDAR and CFR
  • Contract negotiating skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to function in a highly fast paced environment
  • MS Office productivity tools (e.g. Word, Excel. Powerpoint)
  • Demonstrated experience in developing compliance systems and training curriculum and delivery.
• Technical/Training Qualifications Preferred:
  • Developing and delivering contract/grant training programs
  • DFID and EU contract terms
  • Small business contracting plans and grants program management
  • MS SharePoint

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility

Work Environment

• Usual office working conditions free of disagreeable elements.

All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page. Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Futures Group Chief of Party Nigeria

About Futures Group

Futures Group, the global consulting firm, helps to protect and promote people’s well-being around the world. For 40 years, Futures Group has created lasting solutions to some of the most pressing public health challenges facing nations. We predict future health and development trends, uncover barriers to well-being, and forge on-the-ground partnerships to ensure lasting change.

About GRM International

GRM International is a leading international development management company specializing in the provision of project design, management expertise and technical assistance to development projects for bilateral and multilateral funding agencies, governments and corporations. For more than 45 years, GRM has been bringing expertise in managing large-scale projects, and sourcing and managing high quality experts covering all disciplinary skills required to implement development projects.

About our Group of Companies

GRM International, Futures Group, and the Effective Development Group are a group of companies with a joint focus on reaching people in need and creating better futures for our clients, communities and colleagues around the world. With more than 90 current projects operating in more than 85 countries, and $225 million in revenue, our combined group has a multisectoral focus, diverse technical offerings and a wide geographic reach. For more information, please visitwww.futuresgroup.com, www.grminternational.com, and www.edgroup.com.au.

Position Summary

We are recruiting for a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID funded civil society strengthening program in Nigeria. The program will strengthen civil society’s ability to influence the development and implementation of key democratic reforms at the national, state, and local levels and will work with the Government of Nigeria, USAID, civil society organizations (CSOs) and other local organizations and other donor agencies. The Chief of Party will have overall strategic, programmatic, financial, and management responsibility for the project. Working closely with and managing a core staff of technical and administrative program professionals, s/he will ensure that project objectives, outcomes, and deliverables are met and that financial, operational, and reporting requirements of the donor are adhered to. The COP will be the primary liaison with the client as well as with other donors, partners, and stakeholders, including the Nigerian Government.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality technical programming to support the project’s objectives while adhering to all quality and reporting requirements.
• Participate in the technical and programmatic design of award and partner programs; represent GRM in negotiating with other donors and partners.
• Manage all project planning responsibilities, including oversight of the production of required work plans, budgets, and regular reports.
• Ensure compliance with home office and client requirements, policies and regulations;
• Act as liaison to other relevant donors, local government, and local organizations.
• Manage all local grant making mechanisms, ensuring compliance with USAID regulations and GRM policy; coordinate and/or conduct monitoring visits to grantee programs.
• Provide training and mentoring to local partners to strengthen capacity for technical service delivery and compliance with USAID rules and regulations.
• Directly supervise recruitment of local project staff in line with GRM HR policies and USAID regulations; Oversee the management and development of project office human resources.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field i.e. social sciences, law, development studies, etc.
• Ten years demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of international development activities, with preference given to democracy and governance activities under a USG contract instrument—five years of which shall have been in senior program management including direct supervision of professional and support staff.
• In-depth understanding of the role of civil society in development and experience in building capacity for civil society organizations and networks/coalition strengthening.
• Prior experience in awarding and managing grants to local organizations to promote democracy and governance goals.
• Must be tolerant, respectful and sensitive to Nigeria’s culture.
• Specialized Knowledge/Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proven experience navigating complex and high pressure operating environments;
• Experience developing and managing multi-sectorial, multi-donor funded program portfolios preferred.
• Nigeria experience highly desirable, Africa experience essential.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with different donors, civil society organizations and host country government counterparts.
• Previous USAID project management experience strongly preferred
• Nigerian nationals strongly encouraged to apply.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility

Work Environment

• Usual office working conditions free of disagreeable elements.

All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page. Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Chief of Party

Nigeria