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Evaluation Specialist for the Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF Project “Enabling Transactions Intern – Environment Affairs

Reporting phase, including:

draft the Main Evaluation Report, ensuring that the evaluation report is complete, coherent and consistent with the Evaluation Manager guidelines both in substance and style;
liaise with the Evaluation Manager on comments received and finalize the Main Evaluation Report, ensuring that comments are taken into account until approved by the Evaluation Manager
prepare a Response to Comments annex for the main report, listing those comments not accepted by the Evaluation Consultant and indicating the reason for the rejection; and
(where agreed with the Evaluation Manager) prepare an Evaluation Brief (2-page summary of the evaluand and the key evaluation findings and lessons)

Managing relations, including:

maintain a positive relationship with evaluation stakeholders, ensuring that the evaluation process is as participatory as possible but at the same time maintains its independence;
communicate in a timely manner with the Evaluation Manager on any issues requiring its attention and intervention.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree in environmental sciences, international development or other relevant political or social sciences area is required.
A first level degree with an additional (2) two years qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
A minimum of 7 years of evaluation experience is required, preferably including
evaluating large, regional or global programmes and using a Theory of Change approach.
Experience in GEF evaluation and in sustainable forest commodities value chains, private sector finance and investments is desirable.
A good/broad understanding of environmental financial inclusion and experience in Paraguay and Brazil or the region is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is a requirement. Knowledge of Spanish and Portuguese would be desired. Working knowledge of the UN System and specifically the work of UNEP is an added advantage

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October 29, 2024
Principal Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF Projects “Ecosystem Approach to Haiti Cote Sud (GEF ID5531) Evaluation Specialist for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF Projects “Ecosystem Approach to Haiti Cote Sud (GEF ID5531) Programme Management Officer

Reporting phase, including:

draft the Main Evaluation Report, ensuring that the evaluation report is complete, coherent and consistent with the Evaluation Manager guidelines both in substance and style;
liaise with the Evaluation Manager on comments received and finalize the Main Evaluation Report, ensuring that comments are taken into account until approved by the Evaluation Manager
prepare a Response to Comments annex for the main report, listing those comments not accepted by the Evaluation Consultant and indicating the reason for the rejection; and
(where agreed with the Evaluation Manager) prepare an Evaluation Brief (2-page summary of the evaluand and the key evaluation findings and lessons)

Managing relations, including:

maintain a positive relationship with evaluation stakeholders, ensuring that the evaluation process is as participatory as possible but at the same time maintains its independence;
communicate in a timely manner with the Evaluation Manager on any issues requiring its attention and intervention.
The Principal Evaluator shall have had no prior involvement in the formulation or implementation of the projects and will be independent from the participating institutions. The consultant will sign the Evaluation Consultant Code of Conduct Agreement Form.
The Principal Evaluator will be selected and recruited by the UNEP Evaluation Office through an individual consultancy contract.
Comprehensive terms of reference will be shared with the Evaluation Team separately.

Qualifications/special skills

A university degree in environmental sciences, international development or other relevant political or social sciences area is required and an advanced degree in the same areas is desirable
A minimum of 8 years of technical/evaluation experience is required, preferably including evaluating large, regional or global programmes and using a Theory of Change approach
A broad understanding of ecosystems management (more specifically in protected areas) as well as familiarity with ecosystem-based approaches
Working knowledge in a development related organization especially the UN system and specifically the work of UNEP is an advantage.

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October 29, 2024
Team Leader – Regional to Undertake LEAP End of Programme Evaluation Operations Assistant, Service Desk

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

A Master’s degree related to any of the social sciences, political science, international relations, economics, gender studies and monitoring and evaluation.
Certification as a PMP professional
Certification as a Monitoring & Evaluation professional

Experience:

A minimum of 10 years of working experience in conducting evaluations including
Proven practical professional experience in designing and conducting major evaluations within humanitarian settings.
Over 5 years’ experience in evaluating interventions in humanitarian settings and familiarity with Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA) and the Comprehensive Refugees Response Framework (CRRF)
Extensive knowledge and experience in the application of quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods within a humanitarian programming
Experience in high level data analysis skills and demonstrable experience using data analysis tools including but not limited to SPSS, NVivo, Tableau, Qgis
Experience in process management skills, including facilitation and communication skills with stakeholders.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in oral and written English is required.
Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

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October 29, 2024
Peacebuilding Advisor

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The primary objectives of the assignment are to:

Build excellent working relationships with project partner organisations, representing PCi within the project and in the region.
Support the design of project baseline, endline and MEAL framework, ensuring that peacebuilding impact can be adequately assessed and that conflict sensitivity risks are monitored.
Lead the design and implementation of a gender-responsive conflict analysis across project sites.
Provide conflict sensitivity training, guidance and advice to project partners, including adapting materials and tools where necessary.
Coordinate research led by academics in three countries on the intersection of youth, culture and peacebuilding, including coordinating the dissemination of research findings to target audiences.
Support the development of new funding proposals that build on project impact and learning.

KEY DELIVERABLES
Whilst the delivery of project outputs will be a team effort between partners and within PCi, it is expected that the Peacebuilding Advisor will contribute significantly to the following outputs:

A practical, easy to use and gender-sensitive conflict analysis.
A good understanding amongst project partners of key conflict sensitivity risks entailed by the project and how these can be mitigated and monitored.
A high-quality piece of research that explores the intersection between youth, culture and peacebuilding in the Swahili Coast region, synthesising the findings of research undertaken by universities in Kenya, Mozambique and Tanzania.
Research outputs that are tailored to the project’s target audiences that result in high levels of interest and engagement from these audiences on the research topic.
A project Monitoring, Evaluation, Assessment and Learning framework that integrates conflict sensitivity and uses practical indicators and tools to assess peacebuilding impact.
Concept notes and proposals for further work that builds on project learning and impact.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential

Post-graduate qualification in the political or social sciences.
Experience delivering conflict resolution and peacebuilding projects.
Excellent research skills and proven research experience.
Proven experience in advising organisations on conflict sensitivity, including providing trainings and developing tools and guidance.
Excellent knowledge of the Swahili Coast region, including conflict dynamics and issues around youth inclusion.
Experience in developing M&E frameworks and tools for peacebuilding projects.
Fluency in English.
Willing to model PCi’s values of inclusion, dialogue and collaboration.

Desirable

Fluency in one or more local languages, particularly Swahili and Portuguese.
Experience in managing projects in the development and/or peacebuilding sector.
Project design and fundraising experience.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the role, to recruitment@peacefulchange.orgCLOSING DATE: 8th February 2023. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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October 29, 2024
Regional Senior MEAL Specialist

The Regional Senior MEAL Specialist reports to the Regional Director, East Africa. They are responsible for establishing and implementing a MEAL strategy for the region; they will adapt and implement MEAL guidelines and tools throughout EMEA East Africa region and provides support with organizational MEAL and related standards. The purpose of the position is to support the improvement of program and project efficiency and effectiveness, decision making and learning during the project life cycle through Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning. In carrying out their work, the Regional Senior MEAL Specialist interacts with other Regional Office (RO), National Organizations (NO), Area Office (AO) and Head Quarter (HQ) staff, partner organizations and contracted subject matter experts (SMEs).
Key Responsibilities
Planning and coordination:

Develop and implement a MEAL strategy for the region including integration of HFHI’s international Theory of Change (TOC).
Advocating for and securing resourcing for MEAL.
Adapt and continue to develop MEAL methodology, approaches and tools, and provide support and guidance to Regional Office (RO) and National Organization (RO) staff to ensure their proper use.
In collaboration with program/project teams supports the development of RO, NO, and project capacity to ensure that MEAL standards and good practices are properly integrated in all phases of the project life cycle.
Provides support to NOs and projects to ensure that they meet HFHI MEAL standards and good MEAL practices. Coordinate input from regional NOs to further develop HFHI’s international TOC. Represent the region where required

Technical support for MEAL policy, standards, procedures and tools implementation:

Be an active member of Habitat’s global MEAL Leadership Team, contributing 30% of time to global MEAL efforts coordinated by HFHI’s Global MEAL Manager.
Participate in program/project design and proposal writing in the areas of theory of change, logframe design, MEAL plan and budget development.
Advise and support program/project teams on quality data gathering and analysis to facilitate informed program and project design.
Provide research, planning and evaluation guidance and tools for the implementation of new / pilot housing programs, and assist NOs in research and analysis for the development of new programs as requested.
Support program/project teams to set up accountability mechanisms to beneficiaries and community members. Review the responsive use of accountability mechanisms, data and responses.
Support and follow up on research, evaluations and learning events to document lessons learned and best practices from interventions. Prepare or review terms of reference for external evaluators and coordinate collaboration with them.

Knowledge Management, Reporting And Learning

Support National organizations in the use of HFHI metrics tools and data reporting, review project data collection and reporting (Global Metrics Tool and related) for data quality and make recommendations for improvement.
Oversee the implementation of data management tools for process and quality improvement.
Conduct analysis of project and program results to support evidence-based program decision making and program quality improvement, using appropriate software as necessary.
Ensure that analysis of evaluation findings and recommendations feedback into improved program quality, evidenced in subsequent program designs.

Capacity Development

Coordinate NO capacity assessments and review of MEAL systems to identify process, systems and capacity gaps.
Support NOs in the development of MEAL process, system and capacity building plan.
In line with global MEAL plan, support capacity development of NO staff in the area of MEAL.
Develop materials and facilitate learning events that build capacity through MEAL and project management.

Collaboration

Participate in HFHI relevant communities of practice and collaborate with counterparts within HFHI network as required.
Establish an external network of organizations and individual experts for joint projects and contractual work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, especially in the social sciences, social work, or program evaluation areas.
Specialization and/or professional certification in monitoring, evaluation, accountability to affected populations, participatory approaches, or learning approaches.
Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar position, preferably with a development organization.
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and experience in monitoring and evaluation, accountability to communities, learning, research and evaluation methodologies, standards and practices (preferably in relation to human / social development or housing and human settlement).
Understanding of contemporary trends and innovations in MEAL.
Demonstrated experience with qualitative and quantitative data analysis and statistics.
High degree of computer literacy, proficient user of MS office.
Familiarity with statistical packages, qualitative data analysis software and IT applications to support MEAL and knowledge management.
Fluency in English, written and spoken, is essential.
Project management experience required.
Adult training and facilitation skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multi-cultural team.
Maturity to work independently with little supervision.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Good organizational skills including accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Active support of HFHI Values:
Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves
Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission
Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

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October 29, 2024
Meal Officer

JOB PURPOSE:
The primary responsibility of the role is to support in the coordination and implementation of MEAL activities for the GAC funded Time to Care project and also support development partners in the Country thematic areas. The role is key in offering support to project teams to track project performance indicators and providing technical MEAL support to partners aimed at building capacities and improving the project delivery. This will be achieved through adopting result-based management frameworks/tools for monitoring and generating evidence required for learning and to improve programming.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Programme Management, Implementation and Resourcing – 30%

Support programme and partner staff in designing and implementing MEAL frameworks.
Provide timely feedback to implementation teams from the MEAL system findings to enhance effectiveness of program/project implementation and steps needed to achieve desired outcomes.
Support in the development of grievance monitoring, assessments and tools for partners.
Ensure there is documentation of the feedback/complaints from the accountability system.
Support in the maintenance of a complaints database and the management complaints referral system.

Partnership management, capacity building and support – 50%

Support in the assessment of partner MEAL capacity and design of appropriate processes to ensure skills are developed.
Provide mentoring and coaching to relevant partners’ staff on MEAL processes and activities.
Monitor status and progress of Project implementation based on performance indicators and the MEAL Plan.
Support programme and partner staff in strengthening accountability and learning mechanisms.

Research and knowledge generation – 20%

Develop clear and user-friendly data collection and reporting formats in collaboration with project teams at different levels.
Conduct field monitoring visits and draft reports indicating recommendations to project managers and MEAL Advisor on the project quality and desired improvement plans.
Compile monthly write-ups and reports tracking the progress of remote monitoring system; complaints and beneficiary feedback system and highlighting areas for improvement in the remote monitoring system.
Work with the Programmes and Communications team in the documentation of impact through Case studies, Human Interest stories and Success stories to ensure evidence-based decision making by teams.

Skills and Competencies
Essential

Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Project management, Development studies, Statistics or closely related fields, with specialized training in monitoring and evaluation, or a combined professional qualification and sound experience.
A minimum of 4 years of direct, “hands-on” working experience in building and operating monitoring and evaluation of projects/programs.
Experience in designing result-based monitoring frameworks for development programming.
Development programme experience with international NGOs or other international organizations as well as understanding local languages.
Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communications skills.
Strong Team working skills.
Flexibility in tasks undertaken and exposure of working in ASAL areas.
Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
Good report writing skills, strong writing and communication skills and analytical abilities, particularly in the areas of learning, and capacity development/transfer.
Excellent working knowledge of computers. Knowledge of Access databases an advantage.
Able to take initiative and exercise sound judgement.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in an effective, pro-active and timely manner.

Desirable

Familiarity with project cycle management, monitoring and evaluation.
Organised and able to manage own time under guidance and direction from line-manager.
Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and beliefs, including strong commitment to gender, diversity issues, equal opportunities and capacity building.
Strong interpersonal and self-awareness skills.
Ability and willingness to undertake extensive travel in the country.
Well-developed conceptual, critical, analytical thinking and planning skills.
Ability to take Initiative, drive to achieve results, ability to develop effective organizations.
Understanding and experience of gender equity issues and their relevance to development work.
Ability to work effectively with others, adaptive and flexible.

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October 29, 2024
MEAL Officer

Overall purpose of the role:
Under the guidance of MEAL Manager, the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer will be responsible for monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning for all projects ensuring quality evidence on the results and outcomes of assistance is provided for reporting and decision making. The MEAL officer will be responsible designing and implementing MEAL activities in the location; drafting situation, quarterly/annual reports in close collaboration with MEAL Manager and ensure project beneficiary databases and indicators tracking tables are up to date. The role will also ensure program data and other protection data is accurately and ethically collected, stored, analyzed & shared in strict adherence to DRC’s data protection policy. Further the officer will also ensure Feedback and Response Mechanisms are established and function in the field locations. The MEAL officer will work in close collaboration with the MEAL Manager, Technical team leads, Area Manager and Country program team.
Responsibilities:

Ensure full compliance with DRC’s Minimum Monitoring Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Standards in all projects implemented.
In collaboration with the MEAL Manager, lead field-level assessments, including needs assessment, baseline, mid-term, end-line and post-distribution monitoring surveys to ensure data quality controls including verifying consistency between collected data, means of verification, the IPTT and donor reports.
Lead the development of MEAL components of project proposals or concept notes, including the development of indicators and project-specific MEAL plans. MEAL plans and DIPs will be developed in close collaboration with programme teams and will be used to populate DRC’s Indicator Performance Tracking Tool (IPTT), which will be used by the program and MEAL teams to provide monthly updates and analysis of progress against indicators.
In close collaboration with the MEAL Manager and the program team, develop sector-specific data collection tools and ensure their proper use by implementing teams. The position will ensure the timeliness and quality of data collection, and ensure all captured data is managed according to protection information management standards and best practices.
Conduct periodic data quality audits to assess the quality of collected data for indicators and report data quality issues to the MEAL Manager
Produce monthly analysis reports with updates on the implementation status of all assigned projects. This will entail flagging areas of concern, developing recommendations for corrective actions to share with the MEAL Manager
In collaboration with the MEAL Manager, facilitate project-based learning events to capture, document and disseminate lessons learned for internal and external purposes.
Identify and conduct MEAL-related capacity building needs and opportunities for DRC’s program staff in targeted project and assume responsibility for facilitating trainings on Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), and beneficiary feedback and response mechanisms.
In collaboration with the country-level MEAL Manager, ensure Kenya Community Feedback and Response Mechanism, and all associated tools and SOPs, in the field office level.
Supervise IMS/Data Assistant including providing coaching and mentoring on MEAL

Experience and Technical Competencies:

A minimum of 4 years of MEAL experience within the humanitarian or NGO field.
Demonstrated experience translating theories of change, log-frames and results frameworks into monitoring plans, developing data-collection tools and protocols, leading data-collection and management process, designing and managing databases, and analyzing data.
Proven technical skills in monitoring, evaluation and experience with both qualitative and quantitative data-collection and analysis.
Excellent analytical, presentation, and report-writing skills.
Strong background in the use of computers including the use of software applications such as Excel, Access, PowerPoint, statistics software such as SPSS.
Experience in the use of GBVIMS, CPIMS or ProGRes will be an added advantage
Previous experience with electronic or mobile data-collection such as Kobo collect preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.

Education:

A Bachelor’s Degree in the Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics or Information Management Sciences.
Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili is essential

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October 29, 2024
Deputy Director – Evidence and Learning

KEY TASKS

Describe the main activities undertaken by the job holder. The list need not be exhaustive but should reflect the most important features of the job.
Lead all programme efforts related to evidence, data and learning.
Oversee and Lead the project M&E team, including working within the senior project management team .
Spearhead innovative and rigorous approaches to generate evidence and contribute to global goods.
Lead and model the use of data for WISH performance management, decision-making and course correction
Liaise with all partners to align generation of evidence for programming needs and ensure ownership
Ensure the capture of accurate and auditable data, including liaising with third party monitoring agency and research and evaluation contractors.
Provide oversight for the development and management of custom data systems, DHIS2 products and other data apps as needed.
Lead on the communication of the project’s learning and results through papers, case studies and conferences.
Act as a thought leader in strategic technical events addressing the projects relevant metrics and evidence
Engage with Stakeholders at the highest level within the project team, IPPF Senior Management, Consortium Partners and FCDO on evidence, results and data.
To ensure gender is effectively mainstreamed within the remit of the post and in line with IPPF’s Gender Equality Policy.
To build and maintain positive relationships with all members of staff, and contacts within and outside the Federation.
To become familiar with the Federation’s Health and Safety Programme and Guidelines for using Visual Display Units. To do everything possible to ensure a healthy and safe working environment, including following instructions and guidance.
To undertake such other reasonable duties as may be requested from time to time.
The candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in local and international context and demonstrate a willingness to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policies

RESPONSIBILITIES
Describe:

staff responsibilities carried out by the job holder.
Responsible for the recruitment, capacity building and people management of the M&E team (7)
financial responsibilities carried out by the job holder.
Budget control of the M&E component of the programme
advisory responsibilities carried out by the job holder.
To advise the Senior Project Management Team, Project team, CO and RO colleagues, stakeholders and consortium partner leads on the learning and evidence aspects of the project.
Responsible for interpreting, disseminating and supporting the integration of evidence into practice.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Describe the likely educational/training background of the job holder.
Master’s degree in a relevant subject or qualified by experience

PROVEN ABILITY

Describe the minimum level of professional experience required to do the job.
Excellent technical knowledge related to data ecosystems, data analysis and generation of evidence for action in improved programming.
Extensive experience in a senior monitoring, evidence and learning position, responsible for implementing M&E activities of international development projects, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health.
Significant exposure to Evidence and Learning aspects of programme management particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.
Significant experience of leading, engaging and managing teams in multi-country areas and across different time zones
Demonstrated understanding of donor relations and reporting, especially with FCDO, is essential.
Experience managing or providing support to FCDO (or similar institution) payment by results funded initiatives desirable.
Understanding and experience with Value for Money (VfM) indicators, frameworks and analysis.
Excellent technical knowledge / understanding of quality of care within integrated FP and SRH service delivery and programming
Knowledge or technical expertise and skills in quality assurance systems in SRH or health programmes implementing quality assurance standards highly preferred

SKILLS

Detail the skills needed to do the job, including languages.**
Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to influence and negotiate.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong leadership skills including the ability to effectively engage a range of stakeholders
Excellent staff and team management skills – including global / virtual management.
First rate quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
Excellent project management skills including experience of reporting to donor agencies.
Excellent budget management skills.
Excellent time management skills able to meet tight deadlines.
Fluent English essential. French, Arabic or Portuguese an advantage.
Excellent IT skills.

PERSONAL COMPETENCE

Describe the characteristics of effective job performance, eg. sound judgement, ability to maintain confidentiality.
Willing to travel internationally – about 60 days a year.
Cultural sensitivity

Interested individuals should submit an application form in the IPPFARO CV form (attached) and a 1-page cover letter to: hroffice@ippf.org with the job position you are applying for as the subject of the email. Please note that we will not consider applications that are not done in the requested format.IPPF is an equal opportunity employer.

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October 29, 2024
CCCM Cluster Coordination Information Management Associate

Duties And Qualifications
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-
Coordination and Planning

Support in cross-Cluster data and information management, and analysis at both in UNHCR and at cluster level
Ensure the dissemination and adaptation as necessary of information management tools that meet Cluster needs
Ensure linkages with all Cluster stakeholders, particularly national actors, for enhanced sectoral risk mapping and gap and needs analysis.
Provide sector-specific maps and graphics on a regular basis that aid forward planning as well as impact analysis
Ensure application of appropriate information technology for maintenance of CCCM Cluster partner lists (e.g through Mailchimp) and archiving of information (e.g through data portal or other website) recognising limitations in connectivity
Promote the use of inter-operable technologies among CCCM Cluster partners

Monitoring and Reporting

Ensure adequate monitoring mechanisms are in place to review impact of the cluster and progress against implementation plans
Provide assistance in ensuring Cluster partners provide timely, consistent and compatible data and information on needs assessment and programme monitoring for operational analysis and decision-making
Provide assistance in management and effective information sharing across all dissemination platforms (HDX, Mailchimp, CCCM data portal) amongst partners
Assist in developing simple, user-friendly CCCM Cluster tools e.g. reporting formats in consultation with the local authorities, CCCM Cluster Coordinators, CCCM Camp Management Organizations, camp service providers and other key stakeholders; with SADD and AGD lenses
Assist in training on the use of reporting tools among CCCM cluster members, assistance providers and other stakeholders
Protection Capacity
Support and enforce data confidentiality guidelines adopted by the CCCM Cluster to protect sensitive data

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:-
The Ideal Candidate Will:

Possess a degree/diploma in a relevant field in communication, library or geographic sciences, including information technology and statistics or related field of studies
Have at least three year’s combined field experience in humanitarian organizations (e.g UN agencies, INGOs, Donors, IFRC or ICRC)
Possess experience with handling confidential data, demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies and capable of building and maintaining databases and filing systems for project management
Have experience in web design and software development is an asset.
Ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and Operating Procedures
Have excellent communication skills, with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Be fluent in English, with advanced writing and editing skills.
Additional languages are desirable, but not essential.
Have excellent IT Skills with experience using the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Demonstrate a genuine desire to learn and develop.
Be highly organized and have good attention to detail.
Be able to multi-task and to prioritize workload.
Be a flexible and a team-player.

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public.msrp.unhcr.org

October 29, 2024
Executive Director Internal Audit and Compliance

Position Overview
The overall aim of the Senior Programme Officer (Social Sciences, Humanities, & Arts (SSHA)) is to support the delivery of a vibrant social sciences and humanities research leadership capacity development programme on the continent. In the short term, this will be delivered as a component of existing programmes at the AAS, promoting excellence in social science, humanities, and Arts research leadership capacity in Africa. The long-term goal of the role is to develop an independent SSHA flagship programme at the AAS.
The Senior Programme Officer (SPO) will focus on the publication and dissemination of knowledge products focusing on various aspects of the SSHA docket. The knowledge products shall be produced using data generated from a recently concluded scoping exercise to determine the status of SSHA research support in Africa. Additionally, the incumbent shall liaise with comparative research networks, as well as thematic and issue-specific research programmes, special initiatives, and projects to advance discourses on the advancement of SSHA research support in Africa. To this end, the SPO shall oversee implementation of various SSHA aspects of the programmes work at the AAS including several tasks as follows:

Leveraging sector-specific knowledge and skills in the effective implementation of programmes and the development of new initiatives.
Overseeing the development and implementation of pre-award, award, and post-award processes.
Mainstreaming gender, equity, diversity, and inclusion strategies within the programmes work.
Designing and implementing risk assessment and management strategies for the programmes.
Working with the finance team on budget control and reviews to ensure compliance and alignment to project and donor requirements.
Working with the monitoring, evaluation, and learning team to produce project reports and other relevant knowledge products.
Initiate, develop and, where appropriate, manage new projects and programmes

The postholder will also be expected to work in close collaboration with other AAS managed programmes through the provision of operational and research support for the achievement of the AAS’ overall strategic goals.
Main Duties and Responsibilities

Define and deliver the benefits of the Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts component of the AAS programmes in time, within budget, and at the required quality
Assist in the provision of secretariat support to relevant steering groups
Assist in utilising the outputs, networks and relationships created through the AAS programmes to further the Academy’s strategic objectives.
Contribute, as required, to the development of evidence-based positions on research and innovation policy issues linked to the scheme
Contribute to the establishment of systems to enable the Academy to maintain and derive value from contact with past beneficiaries or alumni, and to manage these relationships where appropriate
Contribute to the effective use of administrative resources across the AAS, including the provision of clear and timely information about requirements for administrative support to colleagues
Contribute to the effective use of the AAS information management systems
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement at the AAS and to support line manager in achieving other teams, departmental and organisational objectives, as required

Research support

Perform programme relevant research to inform the development, implementation and delivery of the SSHA component of the AAS programs
Work in close collaboration with the AAS M&E team to identify, collate, track, assess quality, analyse and validate, and report on programme-related data
Identify and build relationships with relevant stakeholders involved in social sciences and humanities research and research leadership capacity development on the continent and globally but not limited to universities and other research institutions, relevant African government departments and policymakers, Africa based and international Think Tanks, and intergovernmental organisations etc
Prepare reports, articles and presentations during programme inception meetings, annual grantee meetings and site visits
Track and perform relevant analyses on various aspects of programme implementation to identify and address important challenges to ensure effective and efficient programme delivery.

Key Results and Outcomes Area

Benefits of all assigned activities delivered within budget and timelines and consistent with commitments to funders and agreed targets
Schemes delivered following best practice in scheme management, steering group secretarial support, and effective use of the AAS Information Management Systems
Strong working relationships with all key stakeholders including staff, Fellows of the AAS, other delivery partners, and beneficiaries
Maintaining an attractive and accurate outward profile of activities through the website and other materials
Strong knowledge of AAS policies and procedures, and their application in programme management

Qualifications, Experience, and Expertise required

A PhD degree in a relevant Social Science, Humanities or Arts related research field obtained within the past 10 years
Demonstrable research leadership qualities and experience in the implementation of key research work for priority SSHA agendas
A demonstrable record of research capabilities in social science/humanities research as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and other quality knowledge products
At least 3 years’ experience working in research/research leadership capacity development programme design and implementation in Africa
Knowledge of funding/how research is funded/grants or research management
A professional qualification and relevant experience in large scale programme/project management or training in research administration, ethics, leadership or related will be an added advantage
Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
Proficiency in standard office and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint
Project/ Programme management skills (essential)

Key Competencies

Communication: An effective communicator to all stakeholders within the organization and with external counterparts
Teamwork: Understands the roles of different business units and sub-units in won department; recognizes the importance of other business teams and their interdependence to achieve organizational objectives
Planning and organizing: Understands drivers and constraints of execution in terms of time and resource allocation, reviews and prioritizes activities in line with changing work requirement.
Achieving results: Continuously sets challenging goals for the teams and provides support to the team by proactively anticipating challenges and looking at means to overcome them.
Leading and supervising: Manages the performance of the team and promotes a culture of learning and development.
Knowledge sharing and learning: Takes an active interest in developing others by creating opportunities for capability building at the unit.
Judgement/decision making: Identifies, analyzes and discusses decision making alternatives with multiple stakeholders. Evaluates past decisions for insight and improved decision making.
Technical/Scientific credibility: Keeps abreast of latest developments and provides authoritative advice to senior management in the field of his /her expertise.
Commitment to continuous process improvement: Develops and applies effective approaches to programme development and implementation. Identifies ways to improve systems and structures to deliver services with streamlined resources.
Partnership building: Makes use of various forums (professional and social) to network within and outside the organization with a view to leverage these networks for organizational interests.
Analytical thinking: Draws analogies based on available information/data that result in increased understanding. Reframes issues and challenges so that they are input for future action/change.

All applicants must submit a filled application form from the AAS website available here, curriculum vitae/resume, and a cover letter submitted by email to recruitment@aasciences.africa, with the Position and Vacancy Number as the Subject no later than 29th March 2022 on or before 1700hrs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply via :

recruitment@aasciences.afri

October 28, 2024