Decentralization Strengthening Specialist, Uganda

Decentralization Strengthening Specialist Uganda

Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. (Cardno) is seeking Decentralization Strengthening Specialist candidates for a USAID-funded programme in Uganda. Candidates must be Ugandan Nationals currently living in Uganda.

The Strengthening Decentralization for Sustainability (SDS) Programme will improve the results and sustainability of decentralized service delivery, with initial emphasis on health and HIV/AIDS services, at Local Government levels in Uganda through:
(1) improving coordination among all USAID supported partners at the district level,
(2) strengthening the capacity of districts and sub-counties to plan, budget, implement/coordinate, monitor and evaluate decentralized services,
(3) provision of grants to districts to complement resources needed for effective and efficient management of programs and services, and
(4) facilitating strategic innovations to improve district leadership and sustainable financing of health, HIV/AIDS and other social sector services.

The Specialist serves as a technical advisor on all technical assistance provided to districts related to management and governance. The Specialist ensures quality control of technical assistance provided by Regional Offices and issues guidance to Regional Decentralization Managers and Specialists. The Specialist will take a lead role in managing process of adapting District Resource Management Reference Manuals and developing new ones and will maintain a library of lessons learned and relevant tools available from the in-country partners as well as tools used in other countries. Specific Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting to the DS Director, serve as the liaison between regional Decentralization Strengthening (DS) Team and Kampala based team

Manage the overall TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE quality control program, ensuring all technical assistance provided aligns with SDS objectives and providing guidance to regional DS specialists to monitor quality of TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE provided to districts

Manage the day to day responsibilities required to support the integration of the national level IPs technical assistance activities with SDS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Strategy and Plan

Manage the overall process of adapting the existing District Resource Management Reference Manual (DRMRM) and developing new ones as in relevant technical areas

Coordinate and at times develop training and staff development programs to ensure SDS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Strategy Objectives can be carried out by SDS staff at the central and regional level

Coordinate and maintain a central office library of lessons learned from regional /district technical assistance
Provide input to all reports and work plans as required by the DS Team Leader

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree 7+ years of experience in public administration, finance, organizational development and community development Experience strengthening decentralization for promotion improvements in local government governance, management and system strengthening

Expertise and demonstrated ability to provide TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE in at least two of the following areas: coordination, planning, budgeting, human resource management, leadership & governance, financial management & procurement

Experience in staff development modalities, training assessments and developing training manuals Knowledge of best practices and lessons learned in local governance and service delivery Ability to prepare and present reports, presentations and other products in English Special Instructions Please send CVs with "Uganda SDS DS Specialist" in the subject line for prompt consideration. Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. is part of Cardno's Emerging Markets Division, with offices in Brussels, Jakarta, Melbourne, Nairobi, Oxford, Port Moresby and Washington, DC and project locations worldwide. Cardno's Emerging Markets Division is responsible for $750 million in funds under contracts and grants and engages over 4,000 professionals in more than 100 countries. Cardno provides professional services to create better communities across the globe through planning, design and delivery of physical, economic and social infrastructure.
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Director, Monitoring and Evaluation and Management Information Systems, Kampala, Uganda


Director, Monitoring and Evaluation and Management Information Systems Uganda

Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. (Cardno) is seeking Director, Monitoringand Evaluation and candidates for a USAID-funded programme in Uganda. Candidates must be Ugandan Nationals currently living in Uganda.

The Strengthening Decentralization for Sustainability (SDS) Programme will improve the results and sustainability of decentralized service delivery, with initial emphasis on health and HIV/AIDS services, at Local Government levels in Uganda through:
(1) improving coordination among all supported partners at the district level,
(2) strengthening the capacity of districts and sub-counties to plan, budget, implement/coordinate, monitor and evaluate decentralized services,
(3) provision of grants to districts to complement resources needed for effective and efficient management of programs and services, and
(4) facilitating strategic innovations to improve district leadership and sustainable financing of health, HIV/AIDS and other social sector services.

The Director, Monitoring Evaluation and (Director) will manage and supervise all project M&E activities as well as develop a program of technical assistance to district in these areas. S/he will lead the development of the SDS Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) and design systems that allow for efficient collection and reporting of PMP information. S/he will also work as a technical advisor for SDS supported districts to strengthen the capacity and function of the M&E and MIS systems. Specific Roles and Responsibilities

Monitor and supervise all project related M&E, including design of the PMP

Responsible for quarterly reporting to on the project PMP and other M&E and MIS issues

Ensure that M&E data collected for project activities is analyzed and used to improve project activities and performance

Work with project team to conduct assessments of MIS and M&E gaps in the districts

Identify activities to strengthen integration and use of MIS and data for decision making in all social sectors at the district level, including improved quality of data collection, management, reporting, and the use of data for planning

Along with the CoP, DCoP, Regional Managers, and DBTA partners, develop joint plans with the district governments for activities to strengthen the MIS and M&E for districts

Ensure that M&E and MIS work of SDS with districts is coordinated closely with technical assistance provided by DBTA partners and augments this work rather than overlapping or duplicating it

Work with the CoP, DCoP, IPs, Regional Directors, and regional M&E Managers

Determine how to support sustained coordination of all donor partners operating social sector activities in the district

Required Qualifications Masters Level Degree or equivalent (economics, statistics, management information systems, development studies, etc.) 7+ years of experience in design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems as well as management information systems

Experience providing technical assistance in M&E and MIS, especially to host country stakeholders

Excellent organizational, analytical, supervisory skills Special Instructions Please send CVs  with "Uganda SDS Director-M&E_MIS" in the subject line for prompt consideration. Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. is part of Cardno's Emerging Markets Division, with offices in Brussels, Jakarta, Melbourne, Nairobi, Oxford, Port Moresby and Washington, DC and project locations worldwide. Cardno's Emerging Markets Division is responsible for $750 million in funds under contracts and grants and engages over 4,000 professionals in more than 100 countries. Cardno provides professional services to create better communities across the globe through planning, design and delivery of physical, economic and social infrastructure.

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Humanitarian Affairs Officer, Monrovia


Job Title

HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS OFFICER, P4

Department/ Office

OFFICE FOR THE COORDINATION OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS

Duty Station

MONROVIA

Job Opening number

11-HRA-OCHA-21435-R-MONROVIA

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Org. Setting and Reporting

The post is located in the office of Resident Coordinator/Humanitarian Coordinator for Liberia (RC/HC). The incumbent will work under the guidance of RC/HC and the supervision of the Head of Office, Regional Office for West and Central Africa.

Responsibilities

Analyze, prepare position reports and provide advice on a range of policy issues related to safeguarding humanitarian principles and ensuring the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance ;

Prepare regular situation reports highlighting relevant operational factors affecting the humanitarian situation and response efforts;

Support and facilitate the development and implementation of inclusive, field level humanitarian coordination mechanisms, including managing working relationships between funding and implementing agencies of the UN, NGOs and other humanitarian partners in line with the Humanitarian Reform agenda.

Support the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the country's humanitarian work plan (usually expressed through the Common humanitarian Action Plan (CHAP)/Consolidated Appeal Process (CAP)), soliciting and negotiating inputs with relevant authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, etc.;

Facilitate substantive linkages between emergency response, preparedness/prevention, rehabilitation and recovery programs; as well as with other related areas such as peace building, human rights , etc.;

Facilitate / participate in interagency assessment missions to build consensus on sector and geographic priorities;

Assist in matters related to natural disasters and new emergencies including monitoring and reporting; supporting United Nations Disaster Assessment Coordination (UNDAC) missions; preparation, monitoring and reporting on appeals, elaborating costs plans, initiating lessons learned, etc.;

Consult UN agencies, NGOs, the diplomatic community and non-state actors in order to develop strategies to identify and track information required for early warning of potential conflict and conflict-related vulnerability.

Liaise with humanitarian partners on the collection of information to effectively map areas of humanitarian needs and response activities in support of coordination efforts;

Foster and reinforce linkages between field monitoring, information management and coordination efforts;

Support inter-agency contingency planning efforts, ensuring linkages between various contingency plans, adequate pre-positioning of stocks as required, etc.;

Support advocacy initiatives on issues impacting humanitarian needs and response efforts through the collection of information, liaison with humanitarian partners, government officials, and media, development of appropriate strategies, etc.; Manage day-to-day activities of the OCHA sub-office in the field duty station, providing oversight for all substantive/programmatic, logistics, administrative, and security issues.

Provide leadership and work direction to a team and mentor/supervise the work of new/junior officers.

Take lead in the planning and budgeting process, support resource mobilization and ensure sound financial management.

Oversee and monitor human resource requirements of the sub-office including planning and overseeing the selection of field staff as well as supporting the overall development of field staff, fostering teamwork and communication amongst field staff, and promoting linkages between field staff and relevant regional and headquarters colleagues.

Ensure the Office produces timely, quality outputs including comprehensive work plans, concise and factual situation reports, analytical papers, comprehensive and fact-based information products, etc. Work with partners to assess disaster response capacities and mobilize support to enhance emergency preparedness in the country. Organize and facilitate training and other relevant activities aiming at strengthening the capacity of humanitarian partners, national authorities and regional bodies to respond to an emergency in coordinated fashion and/or to help mobilize international humanitarian assistance .

Perform other duties, as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Sound knowledge of and exposure to a range of humanitarian assistance , protection and human rights issues, strong analytical capacity and in particular the ability to analyze and articulate the humanitarian dimension of issues which require a coordinated UN response; ability to identify issues and to use sound judgment in resolving a wide range of problems; including ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources to assess the impact of the humanitarian situation in assigned country/area; ability to work under pressure, including in insecure environments; solid understanding of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines related to humanitarian affairs and humanitarian reform and of the institutions of the UN system, in particular, the mandate and core polices of OCHA; and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work;

Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Managing Performance: Ability to delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; ability to ensure that roles and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; ability to monitor progress against milestones and deadlines; and, ability to judge the amount of time and human resources needed to accomplish a task and match task to skills.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, sociology, international law, development studies/relations, public administration, information management, or related area of studies is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in one of the academic disciplines above in combination with relevant qualifying professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of humanitarian affairs, disaster management and response, inter-agency coordination, or in a related area of expertise of which at least several years are at the international level. Professional field experience (actual setting where a mission and/or project is being implemented) in emergency situations (complex emergency and/or natural disaster) is desirable. Experience in the UN common system is desirable. Previous work experience in the region is desirable.

Languages

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

Assessment Method

A competence-based interview and/or other form of assessment will be used to evaluate applicants. Language skills may be tested during the interview process, as appropriate.

Special Notice

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers In accordance with established rules and procedures.

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

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Title
Executive Officer
Location
East Africa
Programme
Cultural Development - Education
Agency
Aga Khan University

Aga Khan University: (AKU) provides post-graduate training of health service professionals, teachers and managers of schools, and the development of research scholars. It was granted its charter in 1983 as Pakistan's first private, autonomous university. More information ....

The Position
The University's Faculty of Health Sciences was planned with the support of Harvard University, McGill University and McMaster University. It presently includes a Medical College and a School of Nursing, which are located together with their principal teaching site, Aga Khan University Hospital, in Karachi, Pakistan. In addition, in Karachi, the University has an Institute for Educational Development and a substantial Faculty of Arts and Sciences which is being developed on a new 1,100-acre campus.

As an international institution, the University has established academic programmes beyond Pakistan, through an Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations in the UK and programmes in Advanced Nursing Studies and Postgraduate Medical Education in countries in East Africa.

AKU is currently planning a major expansion of its existing programmes in East Africa, in medicine, nursing and teacher education. The Aga Khan University Faculty of Arts and Sciences in East Africa (AKU-FAS, EA) will form the main component of the principal campus of the University in East Africa. Academic planning, design and construction aim at opening this new regional institution in Arusha, Tanzania by 2017. Academic planning started in 2008 and is driven by the visions engendered by teams with diverse talents; AKU-FAS, EA aims to be an innovative, responsive, accessible and world-class institution, partnering with major international academic institutions.

After three intensive years of creative exploration and planning, the Academic Planning team is moving forward. The team has developed focal areas that will inform the intellectual and physical infrastructure of the new campus.

An integrated Core Curriculum as well as three key discipline areas grouped into the Arts, Natural and Systems Sciences, and Social Sciences and Humanities have been proposed as pillars of the AKU-FAS, EA intellectual curriculum. In parallel, a research agenda is unfolding.

Academic Planning will spawn and pilot- test initiatives well before the opening date, and will include partnerships, applied research, events and human resource development. The Academic Planning office will make the transition to the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and thus grow rapidly over the next few years. The AKU-FAS, EA is seeking to recruit appropriately qualified individual as Executive Officer.

S/he will be responsible for the day to day implementation of both the strategic and annual goals and objectives of the planning team. S/he will be expected to provide leadership in the implementation of the organizations' philosophy, mission and overall strategy.The tasks will be to:

Ensure the smooth transition from a start-up operation to a full-fledged institution.

Administration & Support - Develop and streamline systems and procedures for the administration of FAS EA Academic Planning office, in close liaison with the FAS EA Facilities Planning office.

Establish and maintain processes for regular monitoring of financial & programmatic targets. Develop targets & budgets in liaison with the Academic Planning Team & the Finance department.

In liaison with the Human Resource Department, develop & implement the FAS, EA Human Resource Development Strategy.

Support the Head, Academic Planning, in collaborating and liaising with all relevant entities of the Aga Khan University and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).

Community and Public Relations: supervise the development and implementation of the communications strategy for Academic Planning.

Coordinate Resource Mobilisation: tracking progress of grants, and monitor staff in meeting deadlines. Also developing and assessing donor intelligence.

Track the deliverables of all consultancy work done for FAS in liaison with the Academic Planning Team.

Oversee the overall management of the FAS office including procurement and operational activities.


The Requirements

Candidate should hold a Masters Degree (Ph.D. is desirable) with a proven record of professional integrity, vision-driven leadership, development, motivation of personnel and networking with multiplicity of diverse stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should be a seasoned management professional with atleast 10 years experience, 5 of which must be at senior management positions.

For this position, high level of competence in spoken and written English would be required and knowledge of Swahili would be an advantage.


Candidate Profile:
The candidate must be able to grasp the practical implications of visions, ideas and community aspirations with an ability to balance the need for continual innovation and the rigours of planning and institution building. S/he should demonstrate initiative, creativity, team-building skills, excellent planning and organizational skills, with excellent ICT skills and very oriented to details. S/he should demonstrate a grasp of complex, rapidly-expanding institutions and multi-faceted relationships.


Salary & International Package
Salary and package to attract the best candidate

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Finance Assistant, Nairobi

Job Title

FINANCE ASSISTANT , G7

Department/ Office

UNITED NATIONS OFFICE AT NAIROBI

Duty Station

NAIROBI

Job Opening number

11-FIN-UN OFFICE AT NAIROBI-21476-R-NAIROBI

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. UNON supports programme implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org). This post is located in the Financial Services Unit within Accounts Section of Budget and Financial Management Service (BFMS)/UNON.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Chief, Financial Services Unit, the incumbent is responsible for the following duties: 1. Accounts Receivable: Manage the day to day processing of receivables; Approve all applied deposits and associated adjustments; Prepare monthly management receivable reports; Document the write-off cases comprehensively and draft proposals for approval of relevant manager; Coordinate the processing, recording and billing of Division of Conference Services and other services provided by UNON. 2. Accounts Payable: Manage the day-to-day operations of the Invoice Processing Sub-Unit, ensuring that all invoices are processed in a timely manner, establishing work plans and priorities and monitoring performance; Under delegated authority, approve individual invoices for payment; Process invoices and credit notes including reviewing the contract file, verifying that the information on the invoices and credit notes issued by the vendor(s) is correct and approving/certifying for payment, invoices for goods, services and works; Supervise and is the custodian of the maintenance and upkeep of the e-Invoice Tracking System, including preparation of reports; Liaise with internal and external clients on invoices and credit notes, inspection of charges, obligations, budget and allocations and, subsequently, report to the Unit Chief; Review outstanding invoices based on balances for delivery of goods; Reconcile statements of accounts of Vendors against the processed invoices; Review the work systems to identify and suggest ways of improvement; Review United Nations Development Programme fax authorizations; Regularly advise the Chief, Accounts Section, on work relating to the Sub-Unit. Perform any other related duties as may be required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Thorough understanding of and proven ability to work with accounting/finance principles in general. Motivated by professional rather than personal concerns, conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results, as well as ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Client Orientation: Ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Ability to identify a client's needs and match them to appropriate solutions and be able to meet timeline for delivery of services. Demonstrated openness in sharing information, keeping clients informed and ability to write/speak in a clear and concise manner.

Planning and Organizing: Ability to identify priority activities and assignments, adjust priorities as required and allocate appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. Has a well established sense of accuracy.

Education

Completion of secondary eduaction is required. Additional technical training in the field of accounting, finance or directly related fields is required.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible work experience in a large computerised accounting environment.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.

Assessment Method

Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position will include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Appointment against this post is on a local basis. External candidates will be considered only when no suitable internal candidate from the duty station is identified. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred in order to take-up the appointment. Staff members are subject to the authority of and assignment by the Secretary-General. All staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted. Online applications will be acknowledged where an email has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgment within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application if necessary.

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

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Associate Investment Officer, Rabat

The International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, promotes sustainable private sector investment in developing countries as a way to reduce poverty and improve people s lives. In addition to its investment work, IFC provides a number of advisory services funded through different donors, as well as its own income-generating activities, by developing targeted programs and projects to strengthen financial institutions and markets. Bank Advisory Services SMEs are a primary driver for job creation and GDP growth. They greatly contribute to economic diversification and social stability and play an important role for private sector development.

However, SME development also represents a major and difficult challenge, as they typically face more severe constraints to growth than large companies. SMEs lack critical size resulting in reduced access to markets, skills, and capital. SMEs, particularly in developing countries, have historically lacked access to financial products and other banking services. Microfinance institutions have emerged to serve the smallest of these enterprises, while banking institutions have typically concentrated on large corporations. SMEs fall between these two markets where there is a gap in provision of banking services, commonly described as the “missing middle.”

IFC s Bank Advisory Services in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) provides advisory services to banks to build or improve their SME banking operations. This in turn leads to better access for SMEs to formal financing and banking sources. Such advisory services are offered in the areas of:
(1) market research, market sizing and market segmentation;
(2) business model development;
(3) re-engineering the credit underwriting process;
(4) development of financing products, including product programs;
(5) improving and strengthening risk management;
(6) assisting in the leverage of existing IT platforms; and
(7) developing other value propositions, such as products for women entrepreneurs, sustainable energy finance and provision of non-financial services to SMEs.

Through its activities, the MENA BAS program achieves the following strategic objectives:
(1) helps to develop a sustainable SME banking sector through institution building and strengthening;
(2) addresses the significant SME finance/banking gap in the Arab world;;
(3) disseminates best practice SME banking and risk management skills in developing markets through training and other events; and
(4) helps create employment opportunities through the resultant growth of SMEs.

Duties and Accountabilities:
International Finance Corporation is seeking to recruit a highly motivated professional for the position of a Senior SME Banking Specialist to develop and implement advisory services projects under the Bank Advisory Services Program. Based in Rabat or Tunis, the Senior SME Banking Specialist will work under the supervision and guidance of the Bank Advisory Services Program Manager and will be responsible to:

Supporting and guiding business development efforts;
Participating in discussions between IFC and regional bank senior management, central banks and other regulators to identify areas of possible IFC assistance and advisory services opportunities;
Together with IFC s regional and/or global specialists carry out initial diagnostics of banks existing operations, and design appropriate advisory services engagement models;
Lead large scale, strategic advisory engagements that involve business transformation in the areas of SME banking operations, risk management, NPL portfolio management, women in business and sustainable energy finance;
Assisting in identifying and selecting short-term consultants/ firms when consultants are sub-contracted on specific components of the advisory mandates and reviewing the deliverables of third parties;
Closely monitor and supervise ongoing advisory services projects, and provide periodic reporting to management
Assist in conducting conferences and other knowledge management events, including training;
Actively contribute to knowledge management of IFC Regional and Global SME Banking activities. This includes compiling knowledge and information on SME banking environment and assisting with the dissemination of this information;
Mentoring and training other IFC staff on project and program management; and
Work on any other issues/projects, as assigned by the Program Manager from time to time.

Selection Criteria:

MBA or equivalent and senior operational experience in banking in both developed and emerging markets, and over 10 years strong demonstrated experience in a financial services environment, preferably in SME or retail banking;
Experience managing at least 3 - 4 large scale delivery programs, gained either in a bank or preferably with a leading consultancy
A track record in performance improvement programs, as well as in designing and implementing transformation projects is essential.
Experience in at least three of the following areas: Process Improvement, Business Modeling; Business Case Development; IT Enabled Change particularly in a retail or commercial banking environment
Technical expertise in retail and small business finance tools, products and methodologies in developed and emerging markets (strategy, market segmentation, credit risk management including rating and scoring, NPL management and collections, product development, etc.)
Strong familiarity with international best market practices and global trends in the SME banking sector, ( BIS I and II guidelines) and capacity to apply them in emerging markets, knowledge of legal and regulatory issues typical of emerging markets banking systems,
Strong leadership, organizational, and communications skills, including the ability to represent IFC and work credibly at the senior executive and boardroom level.
Project / Programme Office experience, Programme Planning, Project & Programme Management trained, PM qualifications preferably (MSP, Prince 2, PMP), Degree qualified (minimum 2:1) or equivalent experience
Team player with good problem solving and analytical skills, with an ability to lead large teams in the field
Fluency in English and French is a must.

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Burundi Agribusiness Program Manager
Job Title:     Burundi Agribusiness Program Manager
Job Type:     Full-Time
Location:     Makamba, Burundi

Job Description:

TITLE: WR Burundi AGRIBUSINESS PROGRAM MANAGER
REPORTS TO: WRB Program Director
LOCATION: Makamba Center, MAKAMBA PROVINCE.

Primary Objectives:
•To fulfill the mission of World Relief Burundi (WRB) which is to empower the local church to serve the most vulnerable.
•To implement and lead the rehabilitation and livelihood program to re-integrate and support returning and vulnerable households in Makamba and Rutana provinces, Burundi in coordination with the support of the WRB head office in Bujumbura.
•To transition the rehabilitation program to a full agribusiness program in 2012.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
1.To provide overall leadership to the WRB Program and staff in Makamba province and lead a team of 20+personnel.
2.To implement WR’s mission and programmatic goals, with a focus on working with and through local churches.
3.To manage processes and activities to meet program objectives and goals, according to the parameters of project deadlines.
4.To implement Rehabilitation and livelihood programs supported by Government donors.
5.To coordinate with the head office in Bujumbura, support staff, church and community leaders, government, local and international agencies.
6.To provide and coordinate technical assistance and training to program staff and small farmer groups.
7.To link farmer groups to local and international businesses through business development and alliance building; to create or improve value chains that will provide better net returns on crops and livestock to both the farmers and the businesses.
8.To work with farmers at the organizational level; farmer service organizations, farmers associations, farmers agribusiness.
9.To report narrative summaries of program activities, photos of activities, and financial expenses.
10. To perform ongoing monitoring and evaluation of program activities to ensure project goals are met according to specified timelines.
11.To perform other duties as mandated by program needs or supervisor.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
1.To partner with WRB leadership team to conduct further program design or expansion, proposal development and liaise with technical donors.
2.In conjunction with regional and international staff assess the field and develop a valUe chain agribusiness program to provide sustainable increases in net income to small farm and rural business families.

Roles
•Reports to WRB Director of Programs and work closely with support staff and international technical staff.
•Direct reports currently include Rehabilitation Administration/Program Officer, four Rehabilitation Community Mobilizers, Rehabilitation Head Technician, Rehabilitation Agronomist, and Rehabilitation Veterinarian.

Personal skills required
•Committed and mature Christian and demonstrated commitment to the vision and values of WR, with ability to lead spiritually.
•Strong leadership and decision-making ability, seeing both the big picture and details.
•Strong demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills.
•Excellent interpersonal skills to lead team, work well within a team environment, and build the capacity of team members.
•Ability to work in challenging, field environment. Able to walk/hike medium-length distances in a hilly environment on trails.
•Self-directing, a learner, reliable, and responsible. Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Qualifications
•Holds a Masters University Degree in social sciences, economics, management, business, agricultural sciences or related field.
•Has experience and training in either/or
1)Technical and management areas of overseas agriculture development
2)Business, marketing or similar, preferably within agriculture, but not necessarily.
•Has a blend of minimum 5 years work experience that includes management, program implementation, administration, and organizational development.
•Has excellent skills in MS office, especially MS Excel and Word.
•Has a mastery of French and Kirundi. Working knowledge of English preferred

For World Relief staff, Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

World Relief is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. This means that we conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of World Relief as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs, so that all staff share the same religious commitment.

Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a) World Relief has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with World Relief’s Statement of Faith
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Coordinator - HR Org Capability

Job number:
731548
CSG:
Manganese
Business / Project:
Metalloys
Job type:
Full Time - Permanent
Location:
South Africa - Vereeniging

Training Coordinator- HR Org Capability

Position Synopsis:To provide Training & Development administrative and support function

Reports to:HR Manager

Location:Metalloys – Meyerton, Vaal Triangle – Gauteng

Key Responsibilities:

•  Administer the Leadership Development programme.

•  Coordinate the Apprentice/ Learnership intake programme.

•  Maintain and update the Departmental Training matrices and monthly Training Plans

•  Monitor and track training progress

•  Obtain confirmation of nominees for scheduled courses

•  Confirm course booking with Training Providers

•  Generate Purchase Requests for Training Providers

•  Send reminder to course attendees before commencement of courses

•  Prepare the training venue and make all necessary arrangements (Catering, Course materials, travel, accommodation, etc.)

•  Review and evaluate course feedback and make suitable recommendations

•  Maintain and update training record keeping systems

•  Compile weekly training plan and training report (Attendance vs. Scheduled.)

•  Compile monthly training report ( Planned vs Actuals)

•  Prepare a  monthly budget and expenditure report for training

Behavioural Competencies:

•  Credibility

•  Action Orientation

•  Communication

•  Collaboration

•  Feedback and Recognition

•  Accountability

•  Judgement

•  analytical

QUALIFICATION  AND EXPERIENCE:

Must have a Degree or National Diploma in Human Resources Management with at least 3 - 5 years experience within a heavy industrialized environment.  You must be computer literate (MS Office).

BHP Billiton Manganese is a distinctive business with a leading presence in the global manganese market.  Our operations span two continents and offer an excellent platform for those seeking to fast track their career.  Join our dynamic business and contribute to our growth.

Please Note:

AJS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND AJS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

SOME EMPLOYERS MAY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Senior Technical Nutrition Director/Program Manager, Uganda


The Manoff Group, Inc. is recruiting a Senior Technical Nutrition Director/Program Manager for a five-year project in Uganda which aims to help vulnerable households improve nutrition, and achieve sustainable food and livelihood security. These objectives will be achieved through integrated nutrition and agriculture interventions at the community and household levels. This position is contingent on a successful project award.

The Senior Technical Nutrition Director/Program Manager will provide overall technical leadership in nutrition to the project's staff and will be responsible for planning program interventions, overseeing implementation through partner organizations, monitoring progress, assessing successful aspects of program operations and reporting results. The ideal candidate is an experienced nutritionist or nutrition programmer with proven analytical and communication skills.

Specific Responsibilities

Oversee the work of the project's technical staff, particularly to ensure coordination between different intervention areas and activities.

Ensure that technical work plans are designed to meet program objectives, and integrate monitoring and evaluation and knowledge management.

Define specific, quantifiable performance indicators and targets for programs and reporting results.

With the Project Director, adapt and implement management systems and standard operating procedures to administer all activities funded by the contract.

With the Project Director, ensure that the program has adequate staff to carry out high-quality work.

In partnership with the Project Director, meet regularly with the program funder and other key stakeholders to share progress, accomplishments, and challenges.

Supervise staff, as assigned.

Qualifications

Doctorate or Masters degree in nutrition or a related discipline.

At least 10 years of experience and success in advising, implementing and/or managing projects related to maternal and child nutrition in developing countries, preferably including Uganda.

Proven capacity for program management.

Demonstrated analytic and research skills.

Advanced knowledge of research and monitoring and evaluation methodologies.

Excellent written and oral presentation skills in English.

Please send a cover letter, c.v. and names of three references with titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers

Please Note:

AJS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND AJS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

SOME EMPLOYERS MAY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Applications from qualified women as well as from qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member countries are encouraged DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the overall managerial and administrative supervision of the ADG/Regional Representative, RAF, the functional guidance of the ADG/Technical Cooperation Department, including operational guidance from the Senior TCP Officer, Policy and Programme Development Support Division (TCS), and under the direct supervision of the Senior Field Programme Officer of the Regional Office and in collaboration with the Field Support and Monitoring Officers of the Subregional Offices, the Officer will advise the ADG/Regional Representative in the overall coordination and management of the regional allocation of the Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) resources. In particular, the Officer will carry out the following duties: • review requests from decentralized offices for information or guidance related to the specific approval criteria, standards and policies governing the TCP; • monitor the effective commitment of the regional allocation, alert the ADG/RR to any risks of over- or under-commitment or of unbalanced allocations between countries or subregions or between national projects and (sub)regional projects, and propose corrective measures and possible methodologies for managing the allocation, as required; • be responsible for the day-to-day management and monitoring of the TCP pipeline for the countries of the region; • prepare regular and ad hoc reports on the commitment of the regional TCP allocation and on any problems encountered; • keep FAO Representatives and Subregional Coordinators regularly informed of the state of country and subregional pipelines and of the possibilities for further TCP funding; • receive requests for TCP assistance from FAO Representatives, Subregional Coordinators and the Regional Office, analyse the number of approved projects and the state of the pipeline to ascertain the possibility for accommodating the request and inform the concerned office of any problems in this regard; • analyse and process requests for budget revisions; • oversee the information management related to the TCP and, in particular, supervise and guide the staff responsible for entry of TCP data into FPMIS; • contribute to the corporate monitoring of the effective implementation of TCP projects, with particular focus on the respect for the TCP standards and policies and on the achievement of stated results, and prepare regular and ad hoc reports; • contribute to the preparation and revision of TCP guidelines, policies and procedures; • liaise with the Senior TCP Officer, TCS, on day-to-day operational matters requiring a standardized approach across regions and to fulfil corporate reporting and monitoring requirements; • act as Secretary for the regional TCP Peer Review Committee; • as requested by the ADG/Regional Representative, participate in and provide support to the process of prioritization and formulation of regional projects or other TCP projects being formulated at the level of the Regional Office; • perform other related duties as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Candidates should meet the following:

▪ ▪ ▪

Advanced university degree in economics, social sciences or other fields related to the mandate of the Organization Seven years of relevant professional experience, including practical experience in formulation, appraisal and implementation of field projects in developing countries and in monitoring of field projects or programmes Working knowledge of English and French

SELECTION CRITERIA Candidates will be assessed against the following:

▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪

Extent and relevance of experience and skills in project identification, formulation and analysis Extent and relevance of experience in programme/project implementation in developing countries in the Africa Region Extent of experience of project or programme monitoring Ability to write clear and concise analytical reports for management Extent of experience with using Excel and corporate databases; knowledge of the FAO Field Programme Management Information System would be an advantage Quality of communication and interpersonal skills Extent of language skills, including in writing

Please note that all candidates should possess computer/word processing skills and should be capable of working with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. * The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments REMUNERATION

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: http://icsc.un.org/

ADM213e 06/10


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ADM213e 06/10

Drug Management Specialist, Maputo, Mozambique

BACKGROUND:

TB CARE is USAID's chief five-year mechanism contributing to the global targets of TB control. The aim of TB CARE I is to contribute to reaching the following specific goals in the TB CARE countries with significant investment:

Sustain or exceed 84% case detection rate and 87% treatment success rate
Treat successfully 2.55 million new sputum-positive TB cases
Diagnose and treat 57,200 new cases of multi-drug resistant (MDR) TB

TB CARE I is carried out by the Tuberculosis Coalition for Technical Assistance (TBCTA) a coalition of KNCV Foundation (prime contractor), the American Thoracic Society (ATS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), FHI, The International Union Against and Lung Disease (The Union), the Japanese Anti- Association (JATA), Management Sciences for Health (MSH) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

In Mozambique, FHI (lead partner), MSH, KNCV and WHO implement TB CARE I activities. MSH provides leadership and technical assistance on TB laboratory and TB drug management activities under TB CARE I. MSH is seeking a Drug Management Specialist to provide leadership and technical support to the National TB Program (NTP) and CMAM (Central Drug and Medical Supplies).

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

The TB CARE I Drug Management Specialist will work with and assist the NTP/CMAM to strengthen anti-TB and Malaria drug supply and commodity management policies, procedures and systems in Mozambique. The Specialist provides technical assistance to NTP, CMAM and other stakeholders as appropriate and leads/assists in the implementation of TB CARE I commodity-related activities according to the approved work plan.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide technical assistance to the NTP, CMAM and other stakeholders on drug and commodity management for TB and Malaria, including the following areas:
Selection and quantification (first and second line drugs)
Procurement (including providing technical assistance to the NTP to ensure timely importation of medicines to country)
Distribution
Rational drug use
Pharmacovigilance of TB drugs
Management, policy and legal framework support
Develop and implement training materials, tools and technical documents (i.e. standard operating procedures) on drug and commodity management.
Lead, design, and implement training activities including workshops, on-the-job trainings (OJT), training of trainers (TOT) and pilots.
Coordinate with all organizations involved in drug management activities in country.
Provide support for and liaise with short-term technical assistance visits for drug management.
Represent MSH TB CARE I at meetings, trainings and workshops.
Produce routine and ad-hoc reports for MSH/TB CARE I as required.
Contribute to the annual TB CARE I work planning process for drug management activities, including contributions to the M&E plan.
Undertake other reasonable tasks as assigned by MSH TB CARE I.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a medical or public health related area, preferably a pharmacological field and/or is a pharmacist.
At least 5 years of work experience in pharmaceutical/public health management with relevant experience in pharmaceutical management and training.
Knowledge and comprehensive understanding of Mozambique's public health and pharmaceutical sector and long-term working experience in Mozambique preferred.
Fluency in spoken English and Portuguese and ability to write lucid reports and documents in English.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work flexibly in a team-oriented, culturally diverse environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment and strong communication skills.
Competence in use of word processing programs required, and experience with spreadsheets and database applications strongly preferred.
Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and work independently.
Willingness and ability to travel within Mozambique and abroad, as needed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Duration: Full-time consultancy for one year, with extension depending on funding and performance.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.


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Programme Associate/Environment (For Rwandan nationals only), Rwanda

Background

In November 2006, the UN Secretary-General's High Level Panel on System-Wide Coherence produced a set of far-reaching recommendations for UN reform aimed at improving the coherence and effectiveness of the UN System at country level. The report highlights that the UN System is not currently equipped to respond to the challenges set by the Millennium Development Goals due mainly to fragmentation, duplication, and lack of focus. In January 2007, Rwanda was selected as one of eight pilot countries where the 'One UN' models will be tried out. Around the same time, the UNCT in Rwanda started elaborating its second Common Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) for 2008-2012, thus providing the necessary programmatic coherence for the implementation of the 'One Programme' model in Rwanda.

UNDP has been designated the lead UN agency for:

UNDAF Result One related to Good Governance enhanced and sustained
UNDAF Result Four on Environment
The Administrative Agent of the One UN Fund
Chair of the UN Operations Management Team (UNOMT) responsible for leading the harmonization and simplification of policies and procedures among UN agencies.

In late 2009, UNDP embarked on a CO repositioning exercise with a view to aligning the CO capacities with the new Country Programme priorities, and to meeting the expectations placed upon UNDP within the context of the One UN (Delivering as One “DaO”) and the Paris Declaration. The CO's new Vision Statement is for UNDP Rwanda to provide “

quality advisory services, and contributes to the development of national capacities in order to achieve Rwanda's development goals

”. To achieve this, the CO developed the following Mission Statement

: “UNDP Rwanda, through the UN Delivering as One process, will contribute to providing effective and efficient support to the Government of Rwanda in achieving the Millennium Development Goals as well as in the areas of Environment and Poverty Reduction”.

Accordingly, a new CO structure has been established and new functions redesigned to focus on the delivery of upstream advisory services and cost-efficient development support services in Rwanda.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of Unit for Environment and Poverty Reduction Unit, the Programme Associate provides substantive and effective support to the planning, design and management of the country programme by managing data and facilitating programme implementation, and provides leadership in execution of services in the Environment and Poverty Reduction Team. The Programme Associate promotes a result and client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.

The Programme Associate leads the programme support staff in the Unit, coordinates activities of the project teams and other Programme Units, and works in close collaboration with the Operations team, programme staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UNDP programme implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

Support to formulation of programme strategies and implementation of the Country Programme Action Plan.
Support to thesubstantive and financialmanagement of the environment and/or poverty reduction programmes.
Administrative support to the projects.
Support to resource mobilization
Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

1. Ensures Support to formulation of programme strategies and implementation of the Country Programme Action Plan, focusing on achievement of the following results:

Support to the Head of Unit and the environment and/or poverty reduction team and project managers in the formulation of programme/project strategies and implementation of the Country Programme Action Plan
Collection, analysis and presentation of background information for preparation of CCA, UNDAF, CPD, CPAP, effective application of RBM tools and establishment of management targets (BSC).
Presentation of background information for formulation of country programme, draft project documents, work plans, budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements
Support to presentation of information/ reports for identification of areas for support and interventions.

2. Provides effective support to substantive and financial management of the environment and/or poverty reduction programme focusing on the achievement of the following results:

Assist the Unit team and projects in the creation of a project in Atlas, preparation of required budget revisions, revision of project award and project status, determination of unutilized funds, operational and financial close of a project.
Provision of guidance to the executing agencies on routine implementation of projects.
Presentation of information for audit of projects, supports implementation of audit recommendations.
Inputs into preparation for conduct of audit of NEX projects, implementation of audit recommendations.
Diligent execution of Atlas role assigned.

3. Provides administrative support to the Programme Unit focusing on achievement of the following results:

Review of projects Financial Reports; vendors' approval in Atlas; preparation of non-PO vouchers for development projects.
Proper control of the supporting documents for payments, review of NEX projects Financial Reports.
Maintenance of the internal expenditures control system which ensures that vouchers processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas.
Timely corrective actions on unposted vouchers, including the vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions, unapproved vouchers.
Creation of requisitions in Atlas for development projects, register of goods receipt in Atlas.
Making budget check for requisitions, POs and vouchers.
Assist the projects in implementation of project activities

4. Provides support in creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy focusing on achievement of the following results:

Analysis of information on donors, preparation of donor's profile and database, establishment of contacts with donor counterparts.
Track and reporting on mobilized resources and ensure timely preparation of reports.

5. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:

Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on programme.

Maintenance and updating of the Team's portfolio for e-documentation and knowledge management systems, as well as the office intranet and website.
Extraction of lessons learnt and best practices in programme implementation.
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies

Demonstrates commitment to UNDP's mission, vision and values.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies

Knowledge Management and Learning

Shares knowledge and experience.
Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
Development and Operational Effectiveness
Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to Results Management, including support to design, planning and implementation of programme, managing data, reporting.
Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system, including new IT based systems.
Good knowledge of Results Management Guide and Toolkit.

Leadership and Self-Management

Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback.
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

Required Skills and Experience

Education

Secondary Education, preferably with specialized certification in Accounting and Finance.
University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Environment, Economics, Political or Social Sciences would be highly desirable.

Experience

Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible administrative or programme experience is required at the national or international level. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language Requirements

Fluency (both verbal and written) in English and French, and the national language of the duty station.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.


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Program Manager, Ghana


Free the Slaves Program Manager - Ghana

Job Description

Overview of Position: The principal objectives of the Program Manager are to strengthen the work of Free the Slaves' local NGO partners in Ghana that are bringing people out of slavery and to help those partners to improve national and local policy frameworks related to slavery and trafficking. The Program Manager supports and supervises the Ghana Director (based in Accra) and is supervised by the Associate Programs Director (based in Washington DC). S/he is part of the FTS Program team.

Part-time hours: 24 hours/week (60% time) with possibility of developing into a full-time position depending upon available funding.

Free the Slaves Free the Slaves (www.freetheslaves.net) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to ending modern slavery worldwide. Founded in 2000, Free the Slaves has its headquarters in Washington, DC and satellite offices in Los Angeles, Delhi, Accra, Port-au-Prince and Kathmandu. Its programs focus on helping people to sustainable freedom and dismantling the systems that allow slavery to exist in Brazil, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Haiti, India, and Nepal, in addition to its work in the United States.

Free the Slaves works by: − together with grassroots organizations, freeing people from slavery and helping them rebuild their lives − recording and sharing their stories so that others can be inspired to help − enlisting businesses to eradicate slavery from their product chains and empowering consumers to stop buying into slavery − working with governments to produce effective anti-slavery policies, then holding them to their commitments − conducting social science based research which guides all of its efforts

Free the Slaves has an annual budget of about $3 million and has 20 working team members including employee staff members, consultants and long-term volunteers.

Salary: Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience.

Location: This position is based in Free the Slaves' Washington, DC headquarters, with one or two field visits to Ghana per year.

Responsibilities:

For three current partners and a national anti-slavery coalition: review workplans, budgets and program and financial reports; develop deep understanding of organizations' strategy; help with preparation of monitoring and evaluation arrangements; and, with support from the Associate Programs Director and Ghana Director (based in Accra), provide guidance to partners to move their programs forward in an effective and efficient manner.

Provide support to an emerging national coalition against trafficking in Ghana, through communication and dialogue with Ghana Director and Associate Programs Director.

Manage relationships with grassroots partners that are tackling slavery in Ghana's informal gold mining industry. Actively and creatively assist local partners to research, plan and implement ways for former slaves to run their own small-scale mining leases through accessing lessons from similar cooperative enterprise efforts, and securing a variety of types of investment.

Coordinate with staff and expert program consultant in Ghana to ensure progress of a new child rights program in informal mining communities. The program uses ethnographic methods for researching child protection needs, sexual exploitation and child slavery issues, leading to creation of an in-depth community engagement program.

Manage relationships with Ghana-based partners and collaborating agencies tackling child slavery in fishing at Lake Volta. Enable our main partner on this issue to address root causes of child trafficking, especially through creating community based resistance to trafficking. Assist with planning and implementation of new economic development initiatives to invest in communities that have taken action to end child slavery.

Manage budgets related to Ghana program, ensuring that FTS and partner programming are run within approved budgets and with strong accountability by local partners. Prepare wire transfer requests to send funds to Ghana partners, as appropriate.

Liaise between Ghana Director and headquarters staff involved in FTS' policy advocacy, mainly with businesses, on slavery in cocoa production. Provide information and conduct analysis to inform policy priorities.

Communicate the work, progress, challenges and outcomes of the Ghana program to FTS staff, board and public, as requested by senior FTS staff. Provide information to other FTS staff, especially about program impact and narratives of people and communities emerging from slavery, for use in funding proposals, public communications, reports and meetings. Prepare reports for funders of the program.

Handle administrative duties to support the Ghana Director. This includes reviewing cash advance requests and expenditure reports. Also supervise his work, ensuring that workloads are appropriate and consistent with FTS' overall strategic plan as well as the annual Ghana workplan.

Attributes of potential candidates:
The Program Manager needs to have an existing right to work in the U.S. (green card or U.S. citizenship).

Personal commitment and abilities:
Passion for ending modern slavery.
Ability to work closely with local partners to research and develop decent work and community-based economic investment opportunities, alongside rights based community organizing, to eradicate slavery.
Determination to sustain positive, respectful and dynamic relationships with overseas partners, alongside expectations of mutual accountability.
Ability to provide timely and sensitive support to FTS country-based staff.
Ability to develop and manage budgets and understand income and expenditure reports. Strong attention to financial details.
Enthusiasm for making one or two trips per year to Ghana for approximately 2 weeks.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural, international environment, and willingness to be flexible as the organization develops.
Innovative spirit and willingness to use creative thinking.
Ability to work mainly without administrative support.
Ability to work effectively with local and national government ministries, bilateral agencies and international NGOs to develop collaborative efforts.

Knowledge base:
Knowledge of how issues of slavery and human trafficking relate to other development, poverty and human rights issues. Proven interest in grassroots-led social change approaches.
Relevant post-graduate qualification e.g. International Development, Conflict Resolution, Community Work/Social work (or breadth of learning experiences to effectively substitute).
Demonstrated capacity to communicate and collaborate effectively with people who have a wide variety of life circumstances – from former slaves to government ministers.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Word. High level of comfort with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets for financial reporting and budgeting.
Skills in writing clearly and succinctly in English, and ability to write for different audiences.
Fluency (in speaking and writing) in another commonly spoken language is an advantage but not required.

Work experience:
Work with grassroots, community-based organizations, while based in a Global South country. Work involving rights-based community organizing and development of decent work/income generation opportunities.
Guiding the development and funding of community-based organizations or local movements (either in the US or overseas).
Managing and accounting for grants from different funding sources.

How to Apply: Applicants should send a cover letter and resume  with 'FTS Ghana Search' in the subject line (preferred). In your cover letter please briefly outline how your skills and experience meet the requirements as described above, and include the annual full-time salary rate required. Note: this position is currently a 60% position.

Free the Slaves is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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Security Officers


SECURITY OFFICERS Horn and East Africa Drought Response

SALARY: £23,090 - £29,954 GBP net per annum, equivalent to £30,676 - £40,624 GBP UK gross (Net = take home pay. Oxfam will meet the tax and social security liabilities of post-holder in addition to net salary).

Location: One post based in Kenya

Contract: Fixed Term – 6 months Hours: - Full-time

This is an unaccompanied post.

Following the failure of the late 2010 rains, large parts of the Horn and East Africa region are facing the world's worst food crisis. Oxfam's response includes a mixture of emergency aid and long-term development. Right now we are looking for two Security Officers to work alongside field teams, assessing security and coming up with practical ways to manage it.

About the role You will be a source of specialist security-related advice. You will carry out security assessments in current and new locations – recommending improvements and working directly to put those improvements into action as part of long-term risk reduction. You will also gather and analyse information, produce reports and represent Oxfam at meetings, as well as develop and provide expert training. You will develop high-quality security management systems or modify existing systems. Whatever the environment you are operating in, or the nature of the work you are carrying out, you will make a marked difference to the safety of our teams.

One should be experience in security management within a UN or NGO operation, and a proven record of training and developing staff, you will need to be confident when it comes to building relationships, influencing and negotiating at all levels. You will be sensitive to cultural differences and have a good understanding of the importance of gender in humanitarian work. Cool-headed and a clear communicator, you will bring a solid grasp of written and spoken English. You will need to be willing to travel at short notice within the programme areas, often into troubled regions, and sometimes between countries. You will be based in Kenya or Ethiopia.

This is an emergency response. Due to the rapid scale up we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We will only contact those shortlisted for the position and may appoint prior to the closing date.

To find out more about this role and to apply and quote ref. INT4710. All CV's must be submitted in English.


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Finance Associate, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau

Background

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the DRR(O), the Finance Associate provides leadership in execution of financial services in the CO ensuring effective and transparent utilization of financial resources and integrity of financial services. The Finance Associate promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.

The Finance Associate supervises and leads the support staff of the Finance Unit. The Finance Associate works in close collaboration with the operations programme and project teams in the CO and UNDP HQs staff for resolving complex finance-related issues and information delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.

Ensures administration and implementation of operational strategies, adapts processes and procedures focusing on achievement of the following results:

* Full compliance with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, and policies of financial activities, financial recording/reporting system and follow-up on audit recommendations; implementation of effective internal controls, proper functioning of a client-oriented financial resources management system.
* CO Finance business processes mapping and elaboration of the content of internal Standard Operating Procedures in Finance in consultation with office management.
* Implementation of cost sharing and trust fund agreements, elaboration of conditions of contributions within the CO resource mobilization efforts.
* Elaboration of proposals and implementation of cost saving and reduction strategies in consultations with office management.

2. Ensures administration of budgets and functioning of the optimal cost-recovery system focusing on achievement of the following results:

* Preparation and modifications of budgets for UNDP projects, follow up with HQs on authorized spending limits (ASL) for management projects.
* Establishment of criteria for pro-ration of Agencies contributions to the common services account, preparation and modifications of the common services budget and follow up on timely recovery of payments.
* Implementation of the control mechanism for development projects through monitoring budgets preparation and modifications, budgetary status versus ASL, follow up with HQs on ASL for development projects, maintenance of the General Ledger.
* Sending project budget to KK if authorized by the Senior Management (can be done only on the basis of signed prodocs and project budgets).
* Presentation of thoroughly researched information for planning of financial resources of the CO, reports containing analysis of the financial situation.
* Timely preparation of cost-recovery bills in Atlas for the services provided by, elaboration and implementation of the income tracking system and follow up on cost recovery.

3. Provides

accounting and administrative support to the Finance Unitfocusing on achievement of the following results:

* Proper control of the supporting documents for payments, review of financial reports for NEX projects.
* Approval of vendors in Atlas (as a senior member of the Finance team).
* Maintenance of the internal expenditures control system which ensures that vouchers processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas; payrolls are duly prepared; travel claims, MPOs and other entitlements are duly processed.
* Coordination and review of accounts closure
* Timely corrective actions on unposted vouchers, including the vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions, unapproved vouchers. Timely response to HQ requests to resolve financial data issues.
* Maintenance of the Accounts Receivables for UNDP projects and follow up with partners on contributions.
* Timely VAT reimbursements, payment of GLOC by the Government

4. Ensures proper CO cash management functioning, focusing on achievement of the following results:

* Timely review of cash position for local accounts to ensure sufficient funds on hand for disbursements. Timely identification and recording of receipts for income application.
* Daily review of zero-balance account bank statements in Atlas to monitor imprest level; identification and recording of contributions.
* Alternate to Finance Analyst (or Operations Manager) as primary contact with local bank management on routine operational matters including negotiation of exchange rate on replenishment. May serve as member of bank signatory panel upon decision of Resident Representative.
* Transaction and stop payment initiation on internet banking systems.
* Approval and submission of monthly UN exchange rate report to Treasury.
* Timely and accurate preparation of bank reconciliations.
* Selecting bank transfers and deals for approval and settlements.
* Performing Paycycle manager role in Atlas.
* Timely preparation of monthly cashflow forecast for use by Operations Manager/Finance Analyst. Liaison with UN Agencies to obtain estimate of their cash requirements.
* Alternate as cashier for cash disbursements made on site.
* Creation of bank transfers and bank reconciliation processing in large offices can be performed by Finance (Treasury) Associates.

5. Ensure proper control of CO accounts, focusing on achievement of the following results:

* Analysis and elaboration of proposals for the internal expenditures' control system which ensures that vouchers processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas; payrolls are duly prepared; monthly payment orders (MPOs), travel claims and other entitlements are duly processed.
* Control of accounts closure.
* Timely corrective actions on unposted vouchers, including the vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions, unapproved vouchers. Timely response to HQ requests to resolve financial data issues.
* Control of the Accounts Receivables for UNDP projects and follow up with partners on contributions, maintenance of the General Ledger.
* Monthly control of Financial UNDP Dashboard

Competencies

Corporate Competencies

* Demonstrates commitment to UNDP's mission, vision and values.
* Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

* Shares knowledge and experience
* Encourages office staff to share knowledge and contribute to UNDP practice areas
* Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Development and Operational Effectiveness

* Ability to perform a broad range of specialized activities related to financial resources management, including formulating budgets, maintaining Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables, reporting.
* Sound knowledge of financial rules and regulations, accounting
* Strong IT skills
* Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system

Leadership and Self-Management

* Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
* Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
* Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexity

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

* Secondary Education with specialized certification in Accounting and Finance.
* University Degree in Business or Public Administration would be desirable, but it is not a requirement.
* UNDP Accounting and Finance Training and Certification.

Experience:

* 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible finance experience is required at the national or international level.
* Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language:

* Fluency in French or Portuguese.
* Good working knowledge of English.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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