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  • Sudan Regional Response Coordinator

    Sudan Regional Response Coordinator

    Overall purpose of the role:
    The Sudan Regional Response Coordinator acts as the primary point of coordination for DRC; liaising with country teams, regional office and HQ, leading in the development, strengthening and monitoring of emergency response plans related to the ongoing Sudan crisis through the provision of technical support, operational guidance, trouble-shooting and quality assurance to all emergency programming within affected countries (Sudan, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Chad).
    This position will mainly cover the following countries in which DRC is responding to the needs caused by the Sudan crisis: Sudan, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Chad. This role will also be responsible for monitoring context in neighbouring countries in which DRC is not currently responding to this crisis (e.g. Egypt, CAR).
    The position can be based in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Kampala (Uganda) or Nairobi (Kenya), is open for national and international applicants and is Non-accompagnied.  
    Responsibilities :
    The responsibilities listed in the JD are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according to operational needs but will remain in line with the overall purpose of the role.
    Emergency Response Plan Development and Capacity Building for field teams:

    Support all relevant countries to ensure they have up-to-date Emergency Response Plans;
    Support all relevant countries to develop Emergency Preparedness Plans in areas relevant to future response actions, linked to scenario planning;
    Support all countries to conduct Integrated Emergency Response Needs Assessments and ad-hoc Rapid Needs Assessments where required;
    Provide emergency response training to affected field teams as required/identified;
    Support new area operations in emergency response – assist in staff recruitment, staff training, setting up systems, and planning and starting activities; and
    Support in emergency proposal development/review related to the Sudan crisis. This will require close engagement and coordination with the Regional Business Development Coordinator;
    Support scenario planning and analysis on the Sudan crisis and develop contingency planning based on this forecasting.

    Information Management, Advocacy and External Engagement/Coordination:

    Co-lead on the development of an advocacy and external engagement strategy with the Regional Advocacy Coordinator and country teams;
    Develop templates, tools, key messages and external dissemination products related to the Sudan crisis and DRC’s operations;
    Where feasible, lead on external coordination forums in which the focus is responding to the Sudan crisis.

    Quality Assurance of Emergency Response and Cross Border Programming:

    Conduct field visits to affected area offices to identify capacity gaps and operational support priorities in collaboration with field teams;
    Conduct humanitarian response capacity assessments related to cross-border programming for countries affected by the Sudan crisis;
    Provide trouble-shooting in existing operations facing bottlenecks in implementation of the developed Response plans;
    Ensure countries are using and able to use correct emergency MEAL tools to implement Response Plans;
    In close coordination with RO and CO technical staff, ensure response activities are appropriate across all sectors. Assist in updating/developing tools and provide required trainings;
    Ensure all emergency response actions are adhering to standards and best practices including HAP/CHS standards, relevant Minimum Standards and SPHERE etc.
    Ensure that DRC mandate, policies and values in programming is upheld, and DRC’s accountability obligations are delegated and carried out in accordance with standard regulations and operational procedures e.g. Code of Conduct, DRC Programme Handbook, DRC Operations Handbook.

    Regional Strategy and Coordination (including interregional coordination):

    Provide RO and CO Senior Management Teams with updated information on ongoing/emerging humanitarian crises and needs within the affected countries;
    Lead on DRC’s internal Sudan Regional Crisis Response Group including coordination with DRC’s West Africa, North African and Latin America region and the HQ emergency unit;
    Participate as relevant in coordination mechanisms throughout the region and represent DRC as requested, including building relationships with other response coordinators (or equivalent) in NGOs, CSOs, donor agencies, UN etc.;
    In close coordination and collaboration with the Regional Safety Coordinator, assist in assessing access possibilities to new areas, or areas with limited/no access, as needed within affected countries;
    Support link between CO and RO teams and HQ technical advisors to facilitate technical support and quality assurance with regards to developing, strengthening and monitoring hard to reach programming integrated into emergency responses in Response Plans.

    About you
    In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

    Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
    Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
    Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
    Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
    Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

    Experience and Technical comptencies (included years of experience)
    Required qualifications

    At least five years of INGO or other agency emergency response experience in insecure environments, including at least two years of management experience;
    Essential experience in coordination/emergency response planning in similar contexts;
    University degree with advanced training or technical qualification in relevant line of work/sector;
    Relevant technical expertise/experience in some sectors of humanitarian programming such as Cash, Protection, WASH, Food Security, CCCM, shelter/NFI etc.;
    Strong analytical, organizational, and management and leadership skills;
    Proven commitment to accountable practices and knowledgeable of quality assurance systems in an emergency response;
    Hands on experience in managing staff in insecure locations and strong human resource management skills in general. Solid experience in staff management in a cross-cultural environment required;
    Good communicator and proven diplomacy with all types of stakeholders;
    Experience of managing budgets and multiple donor contracts, particularly with BHA, ECHO, SIDA, FCDO and UN agencies;
    Ability to work independently, but also coordinate effectively as part of a team;
    Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point); and
    Ability and willingness to work and live in diverse, challenging and potentially unstable environments.

    Desired qualifications

    Previous experience the East Africa and Great Lakes region or similar context with conflict/access analysis ability; and
    Previous experience in sudden onset conflict responses;
    Strong working knowledge of access, negotiations and/or experience in implementing programming in hard to reach areas/areas with high access constraints.

    Apply via :

    job.drc.ngo

  • Awards Assistant Business Intelligence Developer

    Awards Assistant Business Intelligence Developer

    ROLE PURPOSE
    The purpose of this post is to support the Award Management team in the planning, securing and managing of both development and humanitarian awards. The position involves supporting award information management and compliance with systems and processes.
    Under the direction of the Head of Awards, the Partnerships Specialist, the Awards Coordinator and the Awards Officer, the role will be responsible for supporting the team to adhere to all award management and partnership obligations internally within Save the Children and externally with donors.
    This role will work closely with PDQ, Finance and Program Operations on proposal support, Award Management System (AMS) support, financial and narrative reporting, budget monitoring and analysis as well as donor compliance processes. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
    In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
    Proposal development

    Work with the relevant teams such as project managers, supply chain, business development and PDQ to conduct specific award risk assessment and complete the Awards section of the Proposal and Awards Risk Tool (PART) as well as support in ensuring timely uploading to AMS.
    Ensure all award documentation at opportunity and proposal stage is managed, processed, and uploaded onto AMS in a timely manner and that the related workflows are run in a timely manner.

    Compliance (systems, processes, donor)

    Learn and follow SCI processes and relevant donor requirements.
    Understanding of the AMS system, maintaining and driving data quality
    Ensure that the Awards Management System (AMS) is effectively maintained, up to date and accurately records the audit trail for all awards and sub-awards.
    Ability to use AMS reporting to monitor awards and plan for key processes around partner reporting.
    Basic understanding of donor compliance and development of compliance checklists if needed.

    Communicating with impact, negotiation, and coordination

    Effective and efficient communication with the other team members of the Awards and Partnerships team to ensure seamless delivery.
    Communication with budget holders, other program staff, PDQ, Finance and partners to obtain inputs into key processes and up to date budget figures.

    Developing self and others

    Work with other team members to support team activities and outputs.
    Build relationships with members of other teams/functions within the organization.
    Involvement in capacity building to build skills in Awards and partnerships management.

    Portfolio management, monitoring and analysis.

    Provide management information to the AM team via a portfolio analysis report for the periodic functional meeting showing information on pipeline, active, awards under amendment, high-risk awards, and closed awards.
    Problem solving skills to address and work through issues when they arise.
    Support into getting high quality ‘donor ready’ reports as designated by the awards Coordinator.
    Financial analysis skills to perform award monitoring processes and support in identifying any issues for further analysis.
    Ensure donor budget lines (DRCs) in AMS are as needed for donor reporting requirements especially for Directly Received Awards.
    Maintain and update the Income and Funding tracker and any other Management information system that require Award management input on a timely basis.
    Support and ensure award kick off meetings are done promptly.
    Work closely with the Awards Officer to support in developing Award Progress Review Meetings (APRMs) template for monthly review meetings as well as sharing calendar invites with all relevant teams in a timely manner.
    Support in coordinating with PDQ, Program Operations and Finance to ensure close out meetings are conducted in a timely manner.
    Ensure that all meetings are minuted and these minutes filed on AMS and follow up action points well captured.

    Awards Management System Champion 

    Manage user permissions in AMS and ensure user lists in AMS are kept up to date.
    Ensure handover of award responsibilities in AMS (such as award point persons, person responsible for report submission etc.) when staff members leave their positions.
    Create partner records in AMS and submit for legal vetting; maintain partner records so that inactive partner records are archived.
    Support in providing orientation to award and non-award staff that need to use AMS.
    Monitor award data quality in AMS and liaise with relevant award managers to improve it. Provide monthly data quality reports and analysis to AM team.
    Participate in the AMS champions’ network and share experience, tips, and best practices on usage of AMS. Identify trends of issues and report to the group.
    Build capacity of staff on AMS use.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    University degree in international development, business administration, finance and/or accounting or related field
    Experience managing grants, contracts & sub agreements with knowledge of major funders’ guidelines (e.g., USAID, ECHO, FCDO, CIDA, SIDA, Giz etc.)
    Relevant experience managing donor funded projects with International NGO’s particularly those addressing human/children’s rights and those applying partnership approaches.
    Strong analytical skills, computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are necessary.
    Ability to work well with a team and establish relationships with other teams/offices.
    Cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
    Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing and negotiation.
    Experience working with implementing partners and managing partner awards/grants.
    Excellent time management and planning capacity

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  • Regional Investigations Specialist

    Regional Investigations Specialist

    Job Description:
    The Investigation Specialist will be expected to plan, organize and manage workstreams as required in respect of all investigations assigned to them. Usually these will be high risk investigations implicating senior leaders and will require the successful candidate to possess a high degree of discretion and sensitivity in dealing with peers and leaders in the organization. This role will also facilitate coordination between functions that conduct investigations to help avoid conflicts or duplication in various investigations that may occur in the region. The specialist will also be expected to maintain good working relationships with the functions that conduct investigations within WV including: Employee Relations/P&C, Field Finance, Fleet Management, Safeguarding, and the Global Internal Investigations Unit, and the ERM Team. This role will be expected to maintain a working knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, case management protocols, and complaint handling systems used by each of the above functions. 
    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
    30% Conducting Investigations

    At the direction of the  Regional Oversight Committee, execute professional investigations into sensitive, complex, and other high risk workplace allegations in line with relevant functional case management procedures and protocols.
    Produce a high-quality investigation report that reports facts and provides management with actionable recommendations for managing risks.
    Act as a trusted advisor to Senior Leadership in communicating recommendations and advice for allegation handling for a wide variety of matters that may arise.
    Maintains appropriate case records for assigned investigations and for investigations overseen by the Regional Oversight Committee.
    Professional management and careful judgement in the handling of sensitive information sources (whistle-blower/reporter information), and the handling and documenting of evidence and investigative materials with a sophisticated understanding of confidentiality and privacy concerns.

    25% Mentoring and Training other Professionals

    Provide oversight, advice, and mentoring to other professionals in the region are asked to conduct investigations on an ongoing basis, ensuring consistency and a high degree of quality.
    Regularly monitor investigations that are being overseen by the Regional Oversight Committee for quality and professionalism, providing coaching and correction as needed. Monitor and support the Roster of investigators within the region to ensure designated investigators are up to date on required trainings to ensure a consistent degree of skill and reliability.

    25% Analysis & Reporting

    Identifies and tracks trends, lessons learned from investigations to inform learning, adaptation and improvement of policies, procedures and strategies. Provide the Regional Oversight Committee and Regional leadership with a holistic view of all investigations occurring within the region.
    Identify and flag any root cause or systematic issues within a given office or functional area that may require further risk management.

    20% Monitor Case Management Practices

    Regularly monitor ongoing incident reports and investigations within the organizational case management systems to ensure that regional and field office staff are capturing key data needed for long-term analysis.
    Ensure cases are being closed in a timely manner and escalate any potential issues or risks to the RL for attention as needed.
    Liase with Global Centre functional units regularly to ensure good coordination amongst departments at the regional office and within field offices.

    KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE:

    4-5 years’ experience as a workplace investigator Strong investigation, research and analytical skills
    Proven ability to cultivate and maintain strong interpersonal and working relationships in a dispersed virtual, international context.
    Strong writing and communication skills
    A track record in providing strategic and tactical advice and direction to investigations being conducted by others.
    Experience with translating data into information and analysis that communicates an easily understood concept or message.
    Experience engaging and working with a wide range of senior leadership level stakeholders with sensitivity and tact.

    Required Education, license, registration, and certification:

    Certified Investigator (any internationally recognized certification is acceptable).
    Bachelors Degree.
    Excellent English language skills (oral and written).
    Fluency in a language other than English considered an asset (French, or Spanish preferred)

    Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications:

    Experience conducting and managing investigations within a humanitarian, foundation, or INGO an asset.
    Ability to speak more than one language a plus Knowledge of the WVI business and systems will be viewed as an asset
    Cross cultural experience working in sensitive and challenging environments where difficult conversations are required
    Demonstrated ability to support others as a mentor, trainer in a collaborative manner is highly desirable.

    Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement:

    The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% percent of the time.  

    Language Requirements:

    English (French/Spanish)

    Apply via :

    .wd1.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Grant Proposals

    Grant Proposals

    Background, objectives & country of implementation

    This open call for proposals is part of an EU-funded project called “Strengthening the capacity of county-based and grassroots civil society groups for enhanced governance, accountability and protection of human rights of the people of Kenya – Haki Ni Yetu” implemented by the Finnish KIOS Foundation and two Kenyan civil society organisations, InformAction and CSO Network. This sub-granting scheme is called “Rights, Governance and Accountability Grants” and the scheme is managed by the KIOS Foundation.

    The overall objectives to be achieved with the sub-granting support are the following:

    To strengthen the capacities of selected CBOs and grassroots organisations working on defending human rights of people in vulnerable positions and marginalised groups and increasing the accountability of duty bearers.
    To encourage CBOs and grassroots organisations to participate meaningfully in holding local and national authorities accountable to improving the delivery of services related to Economic and Social and Cultural rights and to ensuring the rule of law and human rights.

    The expected outcome areas of the supported action are transformative and human rights based, namely:

    Targeted CBOs and grassroots organisations in Kenya have improved capacity to defend human rights at local, national, regional and international levels.
    Rights-holders have increased abilities to claim their rights and participate in civic and political life in their communities for the protection and advancement of human rights.
    Duty bearers are engaged and committed to advancing human rights in the target counties.

    Who can apply?

    The primary focus of the call is to support CBOs and other smaller non-profit organisations based outside Nairobi or in informal settlements with a track record of defending and advocating for human rights in the thematic areas of the call.
    Nairobi-based civil society organisations may be considered, provided they are based in the informal settlements of Nairobi; or their mandate and proposed action focus on supporting the grassroots organisations and HRDs at the county level or in informal settlements.
    Grants under this scheme are meant for civil society groups  that have sufficient expertise and developed organisational structures in place and the capacity to manage proposed activities and funding of this scale.

    What type of activities may be funded?
    This call for grant proposals is guided by key themes. Grant proposals should clearly focus on one or more of the following thematic areas:

    Democracy and the Rule of Law: good governance, promoting the rule of law and state accountability, fight against corruption and increasing access to justice.
    Gender Equality and Non-Discrimination: women’s rights, prevention of gender-based violence (GBV), and promotion of inclusion, tolerance and diversity and Sexual Health and Reproductive Rights.
    Business and Human Rights: environmental and climate justice, corporate accountability.
    Previous experience is required as the selection criteria highlight the applicant’s past engagements working on the above theme(s). Women- and youth-led organisations are particularly encouraged to apply. Also civil society groups led by marginalized groups themselves are encouraged to apply. At least 50 % of the financial support to third parties shall be awarded to these civil society groups.

    Eligible applicants and proposals
    In order to qualify for a grant, the applicant must be:

    non-profit-making
    a civil society organisation and/or association committed to non-violence and the promotion of human rights and human rights principles
    established in Kenya

    The types of civil society organisations or their associations that may be awarded grants in this call:

    Community-based organisations (CBOs) defined as a not-for-profit, non-governmental and non-political organisation as currently registered by, or planning to register, with the Department of Social Services.
    Other CSOs working in the grassroots in the forms of societies, associations, trusts and companies limited by guarantee, registered under the Societies Act, Trust Deed Act and Companies Act may be considered.
    Other grassroot civil society groups not registered or in the process of registering and working at grassroot level or in informal settlements may be considered if they have developed organisational structures in place and they can demonstrate that they have managed this scale of grant in the past/have a fiscal host.

    Kindly follow the next steps in the portal:You should not submit more than one proposal. Sending more than one, may lead to the rejection of both.Remember to attach the following documents to the application:

    Apply via :

    kios.fi

  • Safeguarding Lead

    Safeguarding Lead

    Summary purpose and objective of role
    The objective of the role is to act as the focal point for safeguarding, providing technical stewardship, advice, and support to the ALM programme and consortium partners. The Safeguarding Lead will be providing continuous training, leadership, and technical expertise across the ALM programme to ensure that the Do No Harm and Safeguarding Frameworks are integral to how ALM works internally and externally with stakeholders and beneficiaries.
    This will be achieved by:

    Overseeing and managing the establishment of the programme’s Do No Harm and Safeguarding frameworks to ensure delivery, including advising and leading on framework amendments and updates as needed ensuring information is clear and easily communicated to relevant stakeholders.
    Supporting partners and staff to integrate safeguarding into all operations and activities to mitigate against situations where staff, children or communities may be put at risk of harm, abuse, harassment, or exploitation and to address any risks identified.
    Acting as the safeguarding point of contact for any concern emerging from the ALM programme activities and escalate any concerns or reports to the Team Leader within 24 hours.
    Taking a lead role in developing, conducting and delivering safeguarding risk assessments for ALM and its wider programmatic activities.
    Assessing capacity-building needs of staff, key stakeholders, girls’ organizations, Youth organizations, Women’s organizations, and grassroots grantee organisations and design the delivery of a range of capacity-building interventions.

    Person specification

    Post-graduate degree in relevant subject area.
    A track record and significant experience providing technical stewardship, advice, effective management, and delivery of safeguarding activities to programmes and organisations based in multiple locations.
    Knowledge of international best practice on Safeguarding.
    Strong experience on communicating evidence effectively to better planning, decision making, and accountability within government.
    Experience engaging closely with partner organizations, including consortium management / co-ordination.
    Strong leadership skills and ability to influence and lead teams to align with Do no Harm and Safeguarding principles.
    Strong internal and external communication and facilitation skills
    A commitment to the ALM programme’s and Options’ principles of Safeguarding, Do No Harm, and to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights
    Fluency in written and spoken English

    Apply via :

    demand.intervieweb.it

  • Manager – Global Talent Acquisition  (Disaster Management, Fragile States, and Grant Acquisition Management)

    Manager – Global Talent Acquisition  (Disaster Management, Fragile States, and Grant Acquisition Management)

    JOB PURPOSE:
    World Vision International’s Manager – Global Talent Acquisition is a person who, motivated by his/her Christian faith, leads International Recruiters to find great talent, both Internally and Externally, to help us keep Our Promise to the world’s most vulnerable children.  
    He/She is an experienced Talent Acquisition team leader with knowledge of how to extensively source for talent globally in relief and development contexts, especially for Disaster Management (DM), Fragile States, and Grant Acquisition Management (GAM). He/she has experience in mentoring and coaching teams in the area of recruitment. He/she has exceptionally high customer skills in recruiting for middle-level management and senior technical and leadership roles. He/she also has in-depth experience of all aspects of organizational branding, sourcing strategies, candidate screening and selection. He/She ensures a positive recruitment and candidate onboarding experience as well as inspires a work team for exceptional delivery of results. 
    30% Strategic Leadership and Planning 

    Lead the Implementation of the DM, Fragile States, and GAM global strategy within the team in support of Our Promise.  
    Ensure alignment of team objectives and deliverables with the People & Culture (P&C) and TA team objectives 
    Lead the International Recruiter and support team; participating in strategic and tactical planning sessions for organizational effectiveness and that of individual business units to meet organizational, team goals and individual work goals 
    Lead, plan, and co-implement initiatives towards the realization of the organizational vision, mission, strategy, and annual TA and Recruitment operating plan, including the employee engagement (Our Voice) outcomes within the team 
    Lead the implementation of the department projects and team goals 
    In collaboration with DM, Fragile States and GAM leadership develop and deliver strategies and tools to help them meet their key talent business objectives: Emergency Relief Roster (DM); Fragile States Arabic and French talent pipelines; Chiefs of Party and Resource Development experts talent pipelines (GAM). 

    20% Talent Management & Leadership 

    Lead, mentor, and coach the Global DM, Fragile States, and GAM Talent Acquisition team, providing support for individual and team growth and development  
    Develop and maintain multiple channels and networks in WVI partnership to build a deep, diverse understanding of the local contexts in which WVI works in order to ensure compliance with local recruitment practices and legal requirements  
    Be intentional in identifying and developing required technical on-the-job skills in the Talent Acquisition team 
    Establish Individual Development Plans that are evident for enhancing staff career growth, engagement, and retention 
    Support the TA Team, through leading team change initiatives aimed at fulfillment of ongoing cohesion and effectiveness of the Global Talent Recruitment and Global P&C functions 
    Provide guidance to P&C Colleagues supporting Talent Acquisition processes around Partnership Recruitment policies and processes 
    Ensure ALL new applicable hires done by the team have gone through Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) protocol 

    30% International, Global, and Regional Recruitment:  Management and Leadership roles 

    Serve as Leadership or Executive Recruiter for senior DM, Fragile States, and GAM roles and conduct thorough Position Briefs (assignment intake meetings) with hiring managers for recruitment of all managed positions 
    Perform pre-screening calls as well as develop written Pre-screening Questionnaires to evaluate applicants’ abilities and overall organizational culture and job alignment 
    Conduct recruitment responsibilities in a professional, service-oriented, responsive, innovative, ethical, and cost-effective manner in accordance with WVI goals and Christian principles 
    Utilize recruitment tools appropriately and efficiently to ensure consistent, timely, and accurate data entry and management 
    Interview candidates, combining various methods (e.g., structured interviews, technical assessments, observation, and behavioral assessments) to ensure the best candidate is appointed into a role  
    Negotiate offer of employment with selected candidates within limits specified by the Partnership Recruitment Policy and the Hiring Office, guiding Line Managers and Leadership as appropriate, right up to the point of issuing a written Contract of Employment for successful candidates  
    Promote the organization’s reputation as a great place to work for humanitarian professionals and be an organizational brand ambassador through the Recruitment process, acting as a first gatekeeper and advocate 
    Coordinate with the P&C Ops Support team and local hiring office  to ensure appropriate orientation and onboarding programmes are in place for all new recruits 
    Ensuring the PAF process is completed for all new hires appointed via the Global Talent team 

    20% Stakeholder Management, Customer Service and Workforce Planning 

    Coordinate with Partnership. Regional and National office leaders to assess, plan and forecast for hiring needs 
    Help in supporting DM, FS, and GAM leaders in creating Diversity Sourcing and Recruitment Strategy as appropriate for specialized work contexts, especially fragile contexts 
    Develop, build and maintain relationships with P&C Directors and support the consistent implementation of international recruitment policies, with particular emphasis on IA Compensation, Benefits, and Total Rewards approaches  
    Coordinate with Disaster Management leaders to assess, plan, and forecast hiring needs, including fostering Partnership relationships with the respective Disaster Management P&C Business Partners (BPs). 
    Attend DM Departmental meetings (both in-person and virtually, as requested) and brief senior staff on sourcing and recruiting efforts 
    Keep TA leadership updated on possible staffing needs and upcoming projects  
    Lead the development and implementation of a Diversity Sourcing and Recruitment Strategy for relief and response as well as fragile context roles and projects  
    Maintain a vibrant Emergency Relief Roster to help deliver fully vetted talent faster in a multiple CAT III response scenario. 

    KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE 
    Required Professional Experience 

    10 years’ work experience in International or Global Recruitment in a complex, matrixed organization is required   
    At least10 years’ experience in recruitment of leadership, managerial and professional technical positions 
    At least 7 years’ global people leadership and management skills acquired through different cultural contexts   
    Proven experience as a talent acquisition leader, with a professional work team, utilizing common systems approaches to work required  
    Proven knowledge of common P&C policies and the use of problem-solving skills in a cross-cultural environment   
    At least 7 years’ experience in full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, and employment branding within a global or multinational context   
    Demonstrated ability of extensive use of creative sourcing tools and networking skills to connect with talent in different professions  
    Successful skills and ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced and ever-changing multinational organization   
    The ability to operate effectively within a geographically dispersed organization  
    Extensive customer service experience serving or supporting an international or global workforce required   
    Demonstrated computer literacy, including experience tracking recruitment metrics and developing strategies to improve outcomes 
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Teams. 

    Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required as a minimum 
    A Master’s degree in human resources or equivalent work experience is preferred 
    Extensive experience utilizing Topgrading selection methodology (preferred) and/or behavioral interviewing (e.g., Targeted Selection) 
    Solutions-oriented with strong problem-solving and follow-up skills   
    A self-starter who is driven to find the best candidates for positions and who can work in an environment with minimal supervision  
    A strong team player and collaborator who can effectively network amongst all work levels, both within and outside the organization  
    Strong interpersonal, negotiation communication skills (both written and oral)  
    A proven track record of providing exceptional customer service  
    Experience in planning and forecasting workforce staffing needs, including pipelining  
    Demonstrated computer literacy, including experience tracking recruitment metrics and developing strategies to improve outcomes    
    Expertise in advanced internet searching, candidate research, and cold-calling   
    Confident in advising and partnering with business partners, hiring managers and other stakeholders  
    An experienced leader who works to improve their spiritual maturity and that of others

    Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications 

    Working knowledge of Humanitarian INGO’s and knowledge of development, relief and fragile contexts such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, South Sudan, Sudan, Somalia, CAR, and Chad. 
    Must be in full agreement and support of WV’s Core Values 
    Certification/training in Internet Recruiting and Sourcing 

    Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement 

    The position requires the ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time.   
    The position required flexibility to accommodate clients (candidates and leaders) in different time zones for scheduling meetings and supporting various recruitment outcomes 

    Language Requirements 

    Second language such as Arabic, French or Portuguese is highly desirable

    Apply via :

    .wd1.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

    Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

    Maisha Girls Safe House (MGSH) is an NGO located in Makadara Sub-County, whose mission is to reach out, receive, and protect girls from sexual violence and abuse through providing a continuum of care, and support, and building their resiliency for quality living.
    MGSH seeks an M&E officer for our projects that aim at:

    Increasing the well-being and safety of marginalized girls experiencing sexual violence, to experience their human rights, and live free from all forms of violence.
    Increasing access to care, support, and protection and minimal rate of exploitation and abuse of child domestic workers.
    Empowering girls and teenagers in embracing Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR), and increasing access to essential, protective & socioeconomic services for girls’ survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV).
    Empowering young people in informal settlements to have better education performance and better livelihoods.

    Key Responsibilities
    Their primary responsibility will be to ensure that activities are on track, objectives are being met, and resources are being used efficiently. Some of the key roles and responsibilities will be;

    Developing M&E Frameworks and tools for data collection and evaluation.
    Collaborate with program staff to ensure proper data recording and reporting from various program components.
    Regular collection of data from interviews, FDGs, and spot checks; analyze and interpret them related to the program activities, outputs, outcomes, and impact.
    Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and areas that require attention.
    Prepare regular reports on the progress of projects.
    Conduct periodic evaluations to assess the impact and outcomes of projects for example through baseline, mid-term, and end-line studies and evaluations.
    Provide feedback to the program team and stakeholders on M&E findings and recommend any improvements.
    Be able to build the capacity of staff and partners in M&E methodologies and tools to improve reporting.
    Identify potential risks and challenges that may affect the achievement of objectives and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
    Maintain a comprehensive database of all M&E-related documents, reports, and records for future reference and learning.
    Communicate M&E findings and recommendations effectively to all stakeholders for example through presentations, meetings, and reports.
    Continuously assess and improve the M&E system and processes to make them more efficient and effective.
    Ensure that projects comply with relevant guidelines and donor requirements.
    Assist in the budgeting process by providing cost estimates for M&E activities and ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately.
    Be flexible and adaptive in response to changing circumstances, and adjust M&E plans and activities accordingly.
    Share lessons learned and best practices with colleagues to contribute to broader learning and improvement.
    Any other duties as directed by the management.
    Qualifications and Requirements
    Relevant bachelor’s degree; i.e., social sciences, development studies, economics, statistics, or a related field.
    Experience of at least 2 years in monitoring and evaluating community development projects/programs.
    Understanding of M&E frameworks, methodologies, and data collection techniques in the context of development programs.
    Familiarity with impact assessment and social impact measurement tools is highly desirable.
    Experience in designing and implementing baseline surveys and conducting impact evaluations.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports and present complex data to diverse audiences.
    Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
    Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including program staff, beneficiaries, partners, and donors.
    Fluency in English and Swahili.

    If you find that you meet the above requirement, kindly submit your application to intern@maishagirlssafehouse.org, indicating your expected salary by the 15th of October 2023.Ensure to attach your cover letter quoting your expected salary, CV, and copies of your qualification certificates, with the email having the subject of the position. Ladies who meet the qualifications; especially survivors of childhood sexual violence are highly encouraged to apply.

    Apply via :

    intern@maishagirlssafehouse.org

  • Senior Manager – Partnerships, Resource Mobilization and Advocacy

    Senior Manager – Partnerships, Resource Mobilization and Advocacy

    POSITION DESCRIPTION
    The Financing Alliance for Health CEO, Board and the Africa Frontline First Collaborative are seeking a highly skilled- multi functional, proactive, results-oriented, and entrepreneurial Senior Manager – Partnerships, Resource Mobilization and Advocacy with a passion for global health financing and affinity for partnerships, resource mobilization and willing to excel in a highly entrepreneurial environment. The incumbent will report to the Head of Operations and Risk, and will play a key role in partnership development, resource mobilization goals for community health systems in Africa, and providing oversight in the Communications and Impact functions.
    He/She will develop approaches, pathways, and changes towards integrated, and long-term financing for community health systems whilst strengthening and aligning government engaged- focused collaboration within FAH. In addition, he/she will provide leadership and engage with internal and external stakeholders around the promotion of advocacy and government influence.
    Reporting to the Head of Operations and Risk, the incumbent will identify and build funding relationships with public (bilateral and multilateral) donors in Africa (in-country and regional missions) and lead the grants management process at the FAH. In the short to medium term, the Senior Manager – Partnerships, Resource Mobilization and Advocacy will be expected to focus on the following priority areas:

    Build and develop strategic partnerships within the global health financing landscape to ensure the successful implementation of the funded community healthcare programs.
    Develop mechanisms and relationships to support the realization of the Africa Frontline First initiative – financing scale-up of CHW systems in 10 countries by 2030.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Drive major paradigm shifts in global health towards funding integrated, localized health
    Leverage relationships to co-shape new financing mechanisms and approaches
    Support the realization of AFF by shaping the partnership
    Represent FAH in various global health
    Position FAH as a collaborative partner with civil society organizations, foundations, embassies, academic and healthcare institutions.
    Lead in identification and development of new strategic partnerships and fundraising strategy, working collaboratively to align with the overall strategy and to create shared value and impact.
    Support Africa Frontline First Initiative resource mobilization efforts to drive health systems strengthening
    Lead and manage significant long-term partnerships with the private and public sector, development banks, financial institutions, and key implementing partners within the health sector.
    Work closely with the Partnerships and Communications team to ensure delivery of high-quality, accurate, and timely grant proposal/renewals, due diligence, and other donor communication materials.

    SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
    For Financing Alliance for Health (~50%)
    Fundraising:

    Identify opportunities and leverage relationships to increase and diversify FAH’s funding partners to include multi-year bi/multi-lateral and private sector Oversight of timely and accurate reporting of funds received.

    Partnerships:

    Co-develop and co-lead the implementation of FAH partnership strategy to increase FAH’s external partner engagement.
    Identify and build strategic alliances and partnerships to support FAH’s thought leadership
    Lead in acquisition, negotiation and maintenance of funding and implementing
    Drive partner relationship management efforts to maintain and grow existing partner
    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to structure and execute FAH’s initiatives and
    Build staff capacities and sensitization on partnerships and resource mobilization

    Communication:

    Refine and disseminate FAH’s story in different formats to strengthen our positioning as the go to community health financing experts globally.
    Oversee and improve the consistency, conciseness, and creativity of the FAH ‘s communication
    Oversee and facilitate ongoing content development and engagement by publishing reports, highlighting success stories, and communicating FAH’s impact/overall results.
    Oversee management of FAH website, knowledge hub, social media

    Sustainability:

    Lead the partnerships team in developing and proposing viable business models for FAH to ensure our long-term sustainability.

    Advocacy:

    Track, identify and represent FAH in strategic platforms/events. Run relevant campaigns to raise the profile of community health systems, workers, and their funding.

    Team management:

    Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight of the partnerships team

    For Africa Frontline First (~50%)

    Fundraising: Collaborate with the AFF Chief Operating Officer and AFF team in co-development of the financing solutions and then leading the identifying and securing of funders for the Africa Frontline First.
    Advocacy: Collaborating with the AFF advocacy team to share the AFF story and elevate its

    KEY RELATIONSHIPS

    The Senior Manager – Partnerships, Resource Mobilization and Advocacy will work alongside the Head of Operations and Risk, Chief Executive Officer, Head of Country Programs, AFF- Chief Operating Officer, and Country Investment & Knowledge Director to support their work in countries and in partnership with Development Finance Institutions/Investors.

    CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION: KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
    Professional Experience

    Minimum eight years of non-profit/government executive management experience, preferably in the healthcare or community development sectors with strong content knowledge of global health, PHC, and community health.
    Significant and demonstrable relationships and inroads with major bi-laterals and multilaterals to assist in developing approaches and driving pathways and change towards integrated, and long-term financing for community health systems and governments.
    Considerable experience navigating large governments (both bilateral and multilateral) and global health institutions (the likes of USAID, UNICEF, WORLD BANK, EUROPEAN UNION, BMGF and WHO), large private foundations, philanthropic funders, and individual donors as well as the private sector.
    Public sector experience is critical with an excellent understanding of government processes, structures and systems, domestic and international advocacy with a well-developed ability to broker the correct institutional
    Demonstrated experience in developing and executing fundraising and advocacy
    Demonstrated ability to design and execute large, multi-stakeholder
    Ability to take previously established community health financing solutions and refine them, to make the case for these financing solutions and communicate them articulately to internal and external
    Culturally nuanced, well networked, respected, and reputable leader with extensive experience across multiple countries/regions on the African continent.
    Excellent leadership and management skills – able to engage at different levels within local government, public and private sectors.
    Bilingual – English and French
    Understanding of primary health, community health and universal health

    Mission Critical Competencies

    Ensures Accountability – holding self and others accountable for meeting
    Strategic Vision – seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough
    Navigates Networks – effectively building formal and informal relationships inside and outside the
    Engages and Inspires – creating a climate in which people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
    Develops Talent – developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s
    Aligns Execution – planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational
    Persuades – using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of
    Manages Conflict – handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of
    Global perspective – taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global
    Balances Stakeholders – anticipating and appreciating the varying needs of all parties invested in

    Personal Qualities

    An appreciation of the complexities and challenges of rural community, healthcare, and economic development in the development world
    Outstanding team leadership, communication and relationship building skills, and
    Strong delivery focused approach and can-do attitude
    A collaborative style with the ability to inspire a shared mission throughout an organization, ensure continuous development and empowerment.
    A structured approach where efficiency, consistency, performance, accountability is prevalent

    Compensation

    This position offers a competitive compensation package linked to the background and experience of the candidate. This position is initially structured as a one-year consulting contract, renewable based on performance and availability of funding.

    Apply via :

    app.smartsheet.com

  • E-mobility PPG Consultant

    E-mobility PPG Consultant

    Specific tasks and responsibilities
    For the development of each CEO endorsement request packages:

    Lead the preparation of the CEO endorsement document and its attachments.
    Be responsible for the design of all substantive elements of the CEO endorsement document and its annexes, including sections such as the log frame, budget, workplan, results framework (indicators, end-of-o-project targets), baseline scenario, gaps and barriers analysis, alternative scenario, stakeholders engagement, risks, consistency with national priorities, institutional arrangements, gender action plan, knowledge management, theory of change (ToC), and monitoring and evaluation.
    Prepare an outline of the strategy and methodology to develop such elements, including a provisional timetable.
    In coordination with the UNEP Africa Climate Change Mitigation Team and with support from National Government, the consultant will take the lead in organizing a project scoping mission (first in-country mission) including a stakeholder consultation workshop, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss the project baseline, maps the gaps and barriers, collect relevant country data, co-financing, the problem tree, theory of change and proposed project interventions to prepare the project’s “skeleton” document. Prepare a report summarizing the workshop, with an attendance list.
    Prepare a mission report including main findings on scope and stakeholder consultations (following first country mission).
    Develop the project “skeleton” document, consisting in a 2-page document indicating the proposed project components, outcomes, outputs (with budget at output level), deliverables, as well as the proposed indicators, the problem tree and the theory of change.
    Prepare a presentation for internal discussion to UNEP management describing national circumstances and context, baseline, barriers, proposed intervention, and indicators.
    In consultation with the government, establish project and program specific indicators in Annex A.
    Align substantive elements of the project with national strategic and planning documents.
    Undertake a gender analysis, ensure project deliverables are gender sensitive and prepare a gender action plan with activities, indicators and targets.
    Prepare a first draft of the CEO Endorsement Package, including relevant annexes (annexes to be included in the first draft will be discussed and agreed upon with the Task Manager).
    Prepare and organize in close coordination with the national counterparts a stakeholder validation workshop (second country mission) to validate the developed CEO Endorsement Document (log frames, results framework, budget, workplan, gender action plan, etc.) with key country counterparts.
    Prepare a mission report and validation workshop report summarizing the findings, recommendations and decisions taken during the workshop, and the participants’ list.
    Lead the discussion of co-finance contributions, validate the amount and nature of contributions, identify to which project Component(s) the contribution is allocated, complete the co-finance budget template and provide any inputs required to obtain signed co-finance commitment letters.
    Prepare a final stakeholder consultation report. The GEF requires that a report is prepared and submitted on stakeholder holder consultations undertaken during the PPG.
    Prepare a final and complete version of the CEO Endorsement Document and annexes for UNEP internal review and submission to GEF Secretariat.
    Prepare the submission package of the CEO endorsement document and associated annexes to the UNEP Project Review Committee (PRC) and draft the responses to the Committee’s reviews.
    Prepare the submission package of the CEO endorsement document and associated annexes to the GEF secretariat and draft responses to Secretariat reviews, until final approval.
    Inform UNEP on the status of work and highlight, in a timely manner, risks related to the quality of the information received and the fulfillment of the project’s development schedule.

    Qualifications/special skills

    Advanced university degree in economics, engineering, environmental sciences, management, or a related discipline is required;
    A first level degree with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree;
    Minimum of two years of experience in developing, assessing, evaluating or managing projects in the field of climate change, transport, mobility, renewable energy, environment or development is a requirement.
    Experience in drafting project proposals and assessing project documents, including concepts, progress reports, work plans, and financial documents (budgets and expenditure reports) is required;
    Experience working with GEF or UNEP projects is a desirable;
    Experience in working for multilateral or bilateral funding entities in the field of climate change, transport, mobility, renewable energy environment or development is a desirable;

    Languages

    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this consultancy, fluency (both oral and written) in English is required.

    Apply via :

    careers.un.org