Job Field: Sector in NGO/Non-Profit

Regional Analyst – East Africa

Job Summary

As the Regional Analyst, you will be responsible for complementing and improving INSO’s existing products and services by assessing broader regional and international trends, such as contextual developments or actor dynamics that have a specific impact on humanitarian security and access in the region. You will deliver a suite a of products and support the Country Directors and Regional Director during briefings and meetings. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Major Responsibilities

Service Delivery

Prepare and produce reports that assist NGO partners by assessing prevalent regional conflict dynamics and their impact on humanitarian safety and access.
Manage and deliver ad-hoc products on emerging regional challenges to humanitarian safety and access.
Contribute to other country office products and inform decision-making at the regional level.
Offer a responsive, tailored analysis service directly to INSO’s NGO partners upon their request.
Convene and contribute to regional NGO coordination meetings and fora with humanitarian counterparts to discuss regional safety and access.

Program Development

Monitor regional developments through a diverse range of sources, such as NGOs, the UN, civil society organisations, research institutes and media outlets.
Cultivate an active network of contacts within the broader humanitarian community as well as other relevant stakeholders for information sharing, analytical exchanges and coordination.
Liaise and coordinate with INSO’s Analysis and Research team to enable analytical capacity building in the country office.
Effectively represent and protect INSO’s principles of independence, impartiality and neutrality as well as actively promoting INSO within the humanitarian community.

Requirements

Exemplary command of English
Graduate-level education in political science, history, or humanitarian studies, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Proven ability to provide operationally relevant analysis to a wide-ranging audience
A minimum of three years of work experience in an analytical capacity preferably working on conflict or post-conflict contexts
Experience working in NGOs, international organisations, consultancy, or journalism
Acceptance and strong understanding of humanitarian principles
Demonstrable understanding of humanitarian safety practices and their application
Excellent networking, diplomatic, and representative communication skills

Preferred Characteristics

Experience delivering a partner-focused advisory service
Experience design and delivering products based on close partner engagement
Existing regional experience and/or information networks
Experience in insecure/conflict-affected environments
Experience in staff capacity development and training
Detailed understanding of INSO’s mandate & services

Key Personal Competencies

Conceptual, critical and creative thinking
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Organised and diligent work ethic
Enthusiastic and reliable team player
Cultural and situational sensitivity

Please send the following to jobs@hq.ngosafety.org and reference “RA East Africa” in the subject line of the email.Please do not send any additional information. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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October 30, 2024
Principal Gender Office- 3 Posts Senior Gender Officer- 9 Posts

Duties and Responsibilities:

An officer at this level may be deployed at the Headquarters or in the Counties and will be responsible for the efficient management and administration of gender related Programmes and projects as may be assigned by the supervisor. Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

Implementing Gender Policies, Projects and Programmes;
Facilitating Gender Mainstreaming activities in Ministries/Departments, Counties and Agencies
Liaising with Organizations handling gender issues;
Undertaking research on gender issues, including baseline survey on Female Genital Mutilation and Gender Based Violence;
Development of gender disaggregated data and Management Information Systems;
Establishing the level of compliance with the two thirds gender principle in Ministries/Departments, Counties and State Corporations;
Sensitizing stakeholders on gender related issues including Female Genital Mutilation and Gender-Based violence;
Facilitating formation of community level structure; and
Mobilizing communities to participate in field activities promoting gender equity and elimination of Female Genital Mutilation and Gender Based Violence.

Requirements for appointment to this position:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

Served in the grade of Senior Gender Officer, Job Group ‘L’, CSG ‘9’ or equivalent and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Gender Studies, Gender and Development, Sociology, Business Administration (Finance/ Entrepreneurship Option), Anthropology, Counseling and Psychology, Economics, Law or any other relevant Social Science from a recognized institution;
Certificate in either Gender Studies or Gender and Development, or any other relevant course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or four (4) weeks in aggregate from a recognized institution;
Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
Demonstrated professional competence in gender work as reflected in work performance and results.

Certificate in Senior Management Course (SMC) lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution and Membership to a relevant professional body will be added advantages.

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Suitably qualified candidates are required to make their applications by completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised 2016). The form may be downloaded from the Public Service Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke.Please NoteCandidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled in the form.Completed application (PSC 2 form) should reach The Principal Secretary, Ministry of Public Service, Gender and Affirmative Action, State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action, P.O. Box 29966-00100, Nairobi or hand delivered to our offices, Telposta Building, 4th Floor, HRM Registry on or before 1st August, 2023

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October 30, 2024
Youth Engagement Assistant- Kakuma Youth Engagement Officer- Kakuma

About the Role:

The primary purpose of the Youth Engagement Assistant role is to assist in the development, and implementation of youth engagement activities, programs, services, and events designed to address the identified needs, interests, aspirations and challenges of young people in Kakuma. Kalobeyei Settlement and surrounding host Community.

The role will work collaboratively with and report to the Youth Engagement Officer

Position Competency Profile:

Program Design and Delivery

Assist Youth engagement officer in implementation of youth engagement activities designed to address the identified needs, interests, aspirations, and challenges of young people in the Kakuma refugee camp, Kalobeyei settlement, and surrounding host community. In particular Community- level activities, workshops, training, events, projects, and other relevant activities that relate to peaceful coexistence and social cohesion.
Undertake and facilitate regular engagement with young people, their families and community to ensure young people actively lead decision-making, planning and implementation of Youth Engagement programs and other programs as relevant.
Work with partners in creating awareness on peaceful coexistence and social cohesion.
Work with the Youth Engagement Officer to partner and foster joint initiatives with local youth/ community CBOs & Refugee youth- Led Organizations to support the planning and delivery of youth engagement activities.
Assist in organizing programmatic field visits by donors, partners or FAK’s senior management from Nairobi.
Keep up-to-date with all ongoing projects at field level and work closely with field refugee staff and Program team to ensure updated work plans and successful coordination and implementation of youth engagement activities.
Assist in weekly and/or monthly update reports on all ongoing projects, including updates from specific departments, and submit to Youth Engagement Officer.
Assist the Youth Engagement Officer and other Programs Officers in keeping an up-to- date information management and filing system for ongoing projects, as required.
Work closely with operational staff, including procurement, to ensure all activities have requisite materials and support to deliver youth engagement projects within strict deadlines.
Support the youth engagement outreach facilitators and Data clerks to identify and address support needs and challenges to project delivery.
Support the Youth Engagement Officer and Snr. Programs Officer in incorporating programmatic learning into activities at the field level to ensure that best practices and challenges are incorporated into continued activities.
Maintain absolute confidentiality of all information that he/she may have access to in the execution of his/her duties.
Ensure implementation of FAK’s safeguarding, anti-fraud and community feedback mechanisms at the community structures level.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and/or Diploma in Social science, Community Development, humanitarian/development work, programme management, communication or relevant related field
1-2 years of experience with a local or international NGO in similar capacity
Experience working with young people, and proven ability to gain their respect and engage them in a range of activities, and a demonstrated ability to respond appropriately to sensitive situations
Current and relevant knowledge of issues affecting young people in Kakuma Refugee camp, Kalobeyei settlement and surrounding host community , and understanding of strategies to address these issues.
Project management experience in innovative community development, including program design, implementation and evaluation skills are desirable
Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
Group facilitation skills and demonstrated ability to work positively with difficult-to-engage young people
A high level of computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office, and competence in social media; the ability to create engaging digital content desirable is an advantage
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and with limited supervision
Demonstrated experience in one of the following is desirable – creative industries (arts, music etc), sports, Peace building or another specialized field.

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Interested and qualified persons with the required experience are invited to submit their applications with Cover Letter, CV, and 3 references to jobskenya@filmaid.org on or before 14th July 2023 and clearly indicate on the subject line ‘Youth Engagement Assistant.’Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.FilmAid Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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October 30, 2024
International Consultant, Climate Services Market Assessment

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Its mandate is tcoordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues tthe attention of governments and the international community for action.
This consultancy is managed by UNEP’s Early Warning and Assessment Division. The Early Warning and Assessment Division is responsible for analyzing the state of the global environment, providing early warning information, and assessing global and regional environmental trends tcatalyse and promote international cooperation and action on the environment. In response trequests from the Member States, the Climate Services and Capacity Building Branch builds country capacities in the collection, management, and use of environmental and climate data, information, and knowledge for early warning, planning, policymaking, preparedness, and response actions.
The consultant will serve timplement portions of the USD 49.9 million GCF programme, “Enhancing Climate
Information and Knowledge Services for resilience in 5 island countries of the Pacific Ocean”. The
programme is UNEP’s largest project, and the programme will contribute tensuring that accurate, timely and actionable climate information is used in policy, planning and response actions, and enable sectors and communities in the five Pacific Island countries (Cook Islands, Niue, Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), Palau, and Tuvalu) tadapt tincreasing climate variability and change. The consultant will contribute tactivities in the five Pacific Island countries programme under Sub-Activity
1.1.2, “Conduct Market Assessment texplore viable opportunities for climate information services in sectors and businesses,” that will lead tResult 1 “Strengthened delivery model for climate information services and MHEWS covering oceans and islands”. In addition, this component will alscontribute tSub Activity 1.1.4, “Develop national policies for financing climate services.” This will be conducted separately from the Market Assessment. The consultant is expected tdevelop detailed market assessments in each country tassess private/public
sector engagement in climate services and identify opportunities for: i) development of value-added climate products and services; ii) public-private partnerships in the generation, translation, and transfer function.
Based on the market assessments, the consultant will alsdevelop national financing policies focused on the sustainable financial management of climate services, that will enable the 5 NMHSs thave the means tsustain and ensure ongoing operation of their mandated services in order tmitigate weather-, climate-, and water-related risks. Private/public sector engagement will improve the cost-effectiveness of NMHSs and increase potential for catalysing innovation in climate information technologies.

Specific tasks and responsibilities

Under the Supervision of the Programme Coordinator of the Early Warning and Assessment Division, UNEP, based in Apia, Samoa, the International Consultant, Climate Services Market Assessment will perform the following assignment/s;
Review documentation relevant tthe assignment
Convene a virtual inception meeting with the 5 countries, UNEP, and other relevant stakeholders.
The inception meeting will discuss the programme of work, confirm work schedules, and activity
requirements, seek clarification on issues critical tthe assignment, and plan logistics
Prepare an inception report of nmore than 20 pages tinclude
detailed work plan for the execution of the assignment, methodology tbe followed, and timeline for the accomplishment of the tasks of the assignment, information required;
summary of agreed issues tbe investigated;
administration requirements and roles of PMU, NPIU and consultant;
potential barriers/ challenges tthe conduct of the assignment and suggested approaches to mitigating the impacts..

The consultant tdevelop the roadmap in line with the World Bank Guidance tconsider the following:

Opportunities for greater cooperation between the public and private sectors and academia given that many economic sectors increasingly depend on meteorological information for safe and efficient operations.
Opportunities for win-win situations that fulfil the public sector responsibility thelp the economically disadvantaged while meeting the needs of enterprises for climate services. Tthis end, the Programme will ensure partner governments are made aware of the economic value of climate information in, for instance, reducing the need for dangerous marine rescues, reducing the need for transport of drinking water touter islands in drought, and reducing the costs ofrecovery from cyclone damage.
Opportunities tcoordinate and/or integrate financing for climate services and disaster risk management tstrengthen existing disaster relief funds and establish reliable funding for disaster preparedness activities, which are often limited tad-hoc donor funding. This would facilitate a more efficient and streamlined approach timplementing often overlapping actions
for climate change adaptation and disaster risk management.
Identification of the elements for a sustainable financial model for NMHSs based on the climate services value chain, which highlights the different roles of NMHSs in providing basic forecasts and warnings tprotect society from the adverse effects of severe weather (a public good typically supported by governments, for which predictable national budget allocations need tbe ensured) but alsin providing specialised value-added services tsectoral government agencies and individual businesses (which may offer opportunities for cost-recovery from governmental and non-governmental sources beyond the Programme’s lifespan).
Potential testablish National Climate Funds (NCFs) as mechanisms that support countries to manage their engagement with climate finance by facilitating the collection, blending, coordination of, and accounting for climate finance directed towards climate services.1
According tUNDP guidance 2, these funds could have the following goals: i) collect sources of funds and direct them toward climate change activities that promote national priorities; ii) blend finance from public, private, multilateral and bilateral sources tmaximise a country’s ability to advance national climate priorities; iii) coordinate country-wide climate change activities to ensure that climate change priorities are effectively implemented; and iv) strengthen capacities for national ownership and management of climate finance, including for “direct access” tfunds.
Functions of NCFs could include: i) support goal setting and the development of programmatic strategies for climate resilience; ii) fund capitalisation; iii) management of partnerships; iv) provide project approval and support implementation; v) supply policy assurance; vi) provide financial control; vii) manage performance measurement, including monitoring and reporting on activities and resource disbursement; and vii) provide and support knowledge and information management.
Potential for continued support from the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) as part of the Alliance for Hydromet Development, which was launched in December 2019 by 12 international organizations including UNEP. The SOFF is envisaged tensure provision of basic systematic observations as a global public good by providing equitable, predictable, sustainable, and performance-based finance as well as technical assistance tdeveloping countries for the provision of foundational observational data as per the Global Basic Observing Network (GBON) standard adopted by the WMCongress. GBON aims timprove the global availability of the most essential surface-based data by defining the obligation for countries timplement a minimal set of surface-based observations for which international exchange of observational data will be mandatory.
Compile lessons learnt and prepare a comprehensive Final Report.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree (Master’s or Higher) in public policy, climate change or climate financing, economics or a similar related field is required.
A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in climate financing, market assessments, donor assistance programmes for development/ climate change financing, public private partnerships is required.
A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in conducting market assessments for climate financing opportunities, demonstrated experience in developing financing policies for climate related areas is desirable.
Experience in working and collaborating with governments and Hydromet Services in the Pacific region is desirable.
Previous work experience undertaking similar activities in the Pacific region is highly desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN Language is desirable.

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careers.un.org

October 30, 2024
Food Systems Design Consultant Consultant–UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration

Duties:
Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Chief, Youth, Education & Advocacy Unit, the part-time consultant’s duties will include:
Data collection: Framework tcollect the key data insights that would inform the visual concepts in the graphic;
Infographic 2 design directions: Produce 2 design options for the infographic including the full scope of the food value chain, paying specific attention to:
Collecting up t9 case-studies that would be usable tillustrate the value chain;
How other UN agencies interests can be represented in the value chain, particularly from the perspective nutrition / health, environment and livelihoods;
Final infographic: Present a final infographic for use by UNEP.

Qualifications/special skills

Master’s degree in communications, international relations, political science, commerce or related field.
A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in the field of decarbonisation / entertainment industry.
Project management: Able tdeliver highly complex projects of a global nature efficiently and effectively.
Innovation: Ability tthink creatively about how tevolve pre-existing programmes thave maximum impact.
Communications: Able tbring a diverse group of individuals and partners together act on a common agenda, web design capability as well as able twrite high quality texts and proposals as required.
Project design: A strong track record of designing projects that secure buy-in and generate results. (Desirable)
Writing: Strong writer of stories and proposals that support the work (Desirable)

Languages

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

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October 30, 2024
Safeguarding Officer

Your tasks

Implementation and further development of Safeguarding Policy

Responsible for the management and implementation of the Safeguarding procedures in close collaboration with country level management, programme management and focal points
Ensure proper documentation of safeguarding procedures, referral agencies and other service providers. Communicate the Safeguarding Policy, procedures and prevention measures through internal information channels
Further develop sensitization and training measures for the different needs of the stakeholders within the organization and act as a technical adviser for our programme partners
Coordinate and the development of minimum standards and procedures in countries where Light for the World has partnerships but does not have an office
Cooperate with the Governance & Compliance Team in the selection, set-up and roll-out of a whistleblowing mechanism, allowing the reporting of incidents anonymously
Observe international trends and feeds back into the organization. Build network of contacts, experts and service providers.
Support the Head of Governance & Compliance in drawing up the budget and the revolving forecasts for safeguarding

Safeguarding case management and reporting

Manages the response to safeguarding cases by acting as a point of escalation for incident reports, providing technical advice on investigations, conducting the investigation where necessary, communicating with internal stakeholders, preparing reports in connection with the outcome of the cases, and follows up on agreed measures
Ensure compliance with external (e.g., donors, government regulators) and internal reporting standards.
Keep an overview of all cases within the organization, prepares the Board Report on Safeguarding twice a year.

Your profile

You bring solid experience safeguarding, or in related fields like human rights, coaching, social work, human resources or similar.
You have experience in setting up standards, implementing (safeguarding) procedures and building networks.
You are a person of high integrity, have strong interpersonal and negotiation skills and are trustworthy. You are able to build good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
You bring excellent English skills. Other languages, e.g. German, French or Portuguese are an asset.
You describe yourself as IT savvy and have worked with MS Office applications
Ideally you bring knowledge in legislation in child/adult protection or general legislation and understanding for programme work.

Our offer

an outstanding opportunity to bring about change through an international development organization and to extend your professional experience
a highly motivated, professional and diverse team that strives towards continuous development. We believe in participatory leadership and expect you to contribute your expertise and ideas.
flexible working hours with remote working options
a friendly, dynamic and inclusive working environment
onboarding by our current Safeguarding Officer, on-going peer-support and exchange

Deadline for applications is 16 July 2023. To apply for this position, please apply via uploading your CV and motivational letter on our Website.

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www.light-for-the-world.org

October 30, 2024
Crisis Context Lead

Role Context

This is a demanding role that requires flexibility and speed, good political judgement and strong writing and analytical skills. It will be approximately 40% externally focused and 60% thought leadership and policy analysis. Skills will include an ability to work well and collaborate across teams and functions, synthesise information, and strong analytical and communications skills. This role will work closely with relevant programme, humanitarian, development, peacebuilding and advocacy colleagues on some of the most complex and fragile crisis contexts in which we work. It will advise UK and international level advocacy particularly targets at for example, the EU, OCHR and UN Department of Political Affairs on protracted crises such as Afghanistan, Ukraine, and East Africa ( contexts to be decided after prioritisation process with the International Department) and when appropriate any other countries which descend into crisis. The role will challenge long-term drivers and root causes of fragility and conflict which compound vulnerability and escalate the severity of crisis contexts. We believe that humanitarian intervention, peacebuilding and long-term development are interconnected. We work towards capacity for a localised response to crises, and a durable transition from violence to peace. Christian Aid believes that an effective response to a humanitarian crisis requires a coherent mix of immediate emergency response to meet lifesaving needs; longer-term resilience interventions to strengthen community capacities to cope with future shocks; and advocacy to tackle root causes of the crisis. We work with advocacy partners, including churches, to do this work

About you

The post-holder will be an expert who has experience working in and on crisis settings who can evidence publishing cutting edge analysis. Used to advocating within global influencing spaces at the highest-level, they will drive impact on complex crisis contexts undertaking evidence-based policy development and transforming this into impactful advocacy products such as reports, speaking on panels etc.

The Crisis Contexts lead will understand fragility, its drivers and the political economy of crisis and how this is impacted by restrictions on civic space. They will also be able to suggest solutions for example in conflict settings steps towards building peace and resilience. Working diplomatically and in conjunction with the International Department and policy and advocacy colleagues, this role will facilitate processes to bring together country staff, humanitarian, development, peacebuilding and advocacy colleagues with strategic advisers to fully understand and analyse the above and extra-territorial country contexts, and draft policy and advocacy responses to address specific crises. The post-holder will use a feminist and decolonised approach to all their work.

Using their knowledge and experience they will identify and prioritise a few contexts where Christian Aid has unique added value and build a strategic influencing pathway to change. Working with senior allies in peer organisations and think tanks, to identify political opportunities for change in even the most forgotten, complex or intractable crises. They will build coalitions of the willing with external allies to advance a policy agenda with global and UK targets. Working closely with the Global Advocacy Lead, the Chief of UK Advocacy and Policy, and relevant humanitarian and From Violence to Peace colleagues, the post holder will take an active lead in lead the development and implementation of a crisis contexts strategy and in steering and managing appropriate advocacy responses to crises, this will always be done in close coordination with country staff as well as develop where appropriate country specific products.

Key outcomes

Ensure that Christian Aid’s crisis contexts, policy analysis, positioning and research and writing on crises is rigorous, influential and strategic.
Christians Aid’s knowledge products, research and positioning are legitimate and credible and co-developed with the research and learning team undertaking a decolonised approach.
There is a clear Crisis Contexts strategy that allows for long term objectives i.e.(policy and advocacy work) tackling the root causes of crisis , alongside an ability to scale up emergency response advocacy
This strategy is supported by a focused, well-articulated and realistic plan on crisis contexts that is developed with our countries, and which is rooted in our programming, and that ensures the correct attention is paid to change within countries and global and Uk advocacy.
Manage our partnership portfolio of partners working in crisis contexts with integrity, valuing their knowledge and expertise and ensuring that Christian Aid opens spaces to them to advocate on their own behalf and where that’s not possible advocate on their behalf..
In partnership with the Head of Global Advocacy and Policy mobilise the Christian Aid Crisis Response mechanism when appropriate.
Working with others across Christian Aid divisions to advise and provide technical policy and advocacy support to country programs, senior management and technical advisers on crisis contexts and other relevant policy areas such as resilience, food security, localisation, civic space, and conflict prevention.
Represent Christian Aid externally particularly in high level spaces to drive influencing agendas on issues fragility and crises. .
Build strategic alliances, coalitions and partner relationships including church partners to maximise impact towards Christian Aid’s advocacy goals and objectives  
Ensure crisis specific staff receive the information that they need to deliver on a crisis

Essential

Degree or equivalent. Graduate qualification in relevant social science or development studies, or commensurate experience.
Demonstrable experience of leading policy analysis and thought leadership on civic space, fragility, and crisis, leading rapid response to develop an agile and impactful crisis advocacy response.
Experience of having worked in a humanitarian or crisis context.
Strong understanding of conflict, peace, resilience, localisation and humanitarian issues and actors, including as they relate to international development, poverty, and inequality.
Demonstrable experience of publishing policy products
Strong understanding of how political and policy change happens and of effective advocacy strategies
Proven experience of building constructive working relationships with diverse stakeholders, and of working in networks or coalitions
Experience of developing policy on humanitarian or conflict issues, preferably in an affected country.
Experience in representing corporate policy and advocacy positions to various audiences
Ability to communicate complex issues simply, both verbally and in writing.
Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise work effectively.
Excellent written and spoken English
Commitment to Christian Aid’s mission, vision, and values

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jobs.christianaid.org.uk

October 30, 2024
Global Lead, Comprehensive Sexuality Education

Job Purpose

To ensure that IPPF’s CSE programming is groundbreaking at all levels, unleashing the power and knowledge existing in the Federation on CSE and facilitating connections externally, to drive health, well-being and equality for all adolescents and young people, particularly those excluded by their societies, and be a thought leader in the sector.

Role Deliverables

Lead on key CSE related institutional relationships and ensure IPPF’s reputation as a leader is effectively maintained.
Create opportunities to build relationships that benefit the Federation and enable us to do better while leveraging on IPPF’s value-add to drive improved CSE for all.
Link the four Centres of Excellence together and leverage their respective strengths to support the results framework.
Implement a mixed method approach to monitoring IPPF’s CSE achievements with Centres and with Performance, Learning and Impact colleagues.
Expand IPPF’s evidence base to build a stronger CSE contribution foundation in/to health, well-being and equality outcomes.
Lead the provision of response tools to Federation members that counter opposition tactics to CSE.
Integrate teachings and tactics into IPPF’s approach to CSE incorporating other focus areas such as, but not limited to, gender equality and lifelong health according to context.
Assess the need for new or updated CSE technical guidance documents and oversee their development.
Provide a technical perspective on the formulation/monitoring of policies and innovative/ transformative programme approaches.
Disseminate best practice learning and emerging approaches to key stakeholders and partners through the most appropriate channels.
Contribute organisational insights and successes to global SRHR sectoral work as IPPF’s representative of such bodies.
Identify new opportunities and funding for IPPF in the areas of CSE and assist in the development of proposals.
Support and enable a safe environment, adhering to the safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements of this role.

Qualifications

Advanced technical knowledge/understanding of CSE, with advanced technical knowledge of youth perspectives and gender highly desirable.
Youth leaders are encouraged to apply.
Strong understanding of SRHR.
Significant experience working in a complex organisation dealing with a breadth of fast changing and controversial issues.
Significant experience in supporting learning approaches and research experience is desirable.
Comfortable representing the organisation at high-level events and fora, and taking leadership in external groups to drive wider change.
Experience developing tools and guidance, which are drawn from both cutting-edge theory and the actuality of practice.
Experience in supporting NGOs or partners to drive change at the national level, including an understanding of the challenges and capacity needs of national organisations working in highly restrictive environments for SRHR/CSE.
Highly honed facilitation skills, with the ability to bring diverse actors together across cultures and geographies, to create an aligned and powerful force for change.
Experience in resource mobilisation bid writing.

Skills:

Fluent in English and any other IPPF language, which are Arabic, French and Spanish.

Your Ethos:

Demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context.
Demonstrate ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others.
An intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care rights + justice, including safe abortion.
Supportive of people’s rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity or expression and supportive of workers’ rights and access to health care in sex work.

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ippf.oxfordhr.com

October 30, 2024
Youth Social Worker

Responsibilities:

Help in identifying/seeking out vulnerable youths who need to be enrolled in the youth prevention programme and offer tailored interventions aimed at aspiring youths aim for a brighter future free from poverty
Intervene in emergency situations to benefit the lives of youth who are at high risk of school dropout, family breakdown, unplanned pregnancies, involvement in drugs, alcohol and crime as well as prostitution and gangs
Document assessment information, crisis interventions and any correspondence with youths or other professionals. Documentation must be thorough, accurate and timely in order to benefit both the client and the organisation
Prioritise tasks, use good decision making practices and keep a calendar of important events or projects
Lead in planning and organising youth group forums, small group mentoring sessions, consultation and advocacy with local partner organisations and access to vocational training
Assist the M&E team in monitoring and evaluation element to ensure the work is impactful
With the help of the Lead Social Worker, conducting interviews with individual youth to assess and review their situation with use of My Star Tool
Offering trainings, information and support to youths and ensure they access the right support to address concerns or challenges
Recommending and sometimes making decisions about the best course of action for a particular youth or family
Participating in meetings regarding, For example Case Management and Child Protection
Prepare activity reports for both internal and external use
Liaising with the youth mentors to identify and address various concerns regarding the youths in the program
Liaising with the counsellor to identify youths in need of counselling support and to ensure confidential records regarding the youth are well managed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social work and/or community Development , or a related field. 3-5 years of work experience as a social worker.
3 years experience working with individuals between the ages of 11 and 20 years.
Must have exceptional attention to detail.
Strong organisational and time management skills, and ability to prioritise. Must be a self-starter and driven.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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jobs@ke.tushinde.org.uk

October 30, 2024
Senior National Influencing & Active Citizenship Advisor

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

Self-Awareness – able to develop a high degree of self-awareness around our own strengths and weaknesses and our impact on others.
Self-awareness enables us to moderate and self-regulate our behaviours to control and channel our impulses for good purposes.
We self-moderate appropriately to different context thereby optimizing our ability to achieve goals.
Agility, Complexity, and Ambiguity – We scan the environment, anticipate changes, are comfortable with lack of clarity and deal with a large number of elements interacting in diverse and unpredictable ways. We develop strategies to maximise adaptability and agility, encourage forward thinking, new ideas and learning from experience.
Enabling – work to effectively empower and enable others to deliver the organisations goals through creating conditions of success. We passionately invest in others by developing their careers, not only their skills for the job. We give more freedom and demonstrate belief and trust, underpinned with appropriate support.

In addition:

Significant and recent experience of leading the design and implementation of influencing, campaigning and advocacy programmes or initiatives, in more than one country in the Global South
Excellent communication skills and confidence to articulate knowledge and ideas, influence, and advocate clearly and convincingly.
Demonstrable training design and facilitation skills (both online and face to face)
Strong ability to motivate, inspire and support others in learning and adopting new approaches and ways of working
Good understanding and commitment to continuous learning in order to embed a decolonial, safe, anti-racist, intersectional feminist and partner-led approach in your work
Experience of integrating a focus on women’s rights and gender justice, and support to feminist and youth movements into programme and influencing strategies

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jobs.oxfam.org.uk

October 30, 2024