Tuesday 14 January 2014

Coordinator, Access to Medicines Job from Clinton Health Access Initiative

Position title: Coordinator, Access to Medicines
About Us: The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems in the developing world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases. CHAI’s solution-oriented approach focuses on improving market dynamics for medicines and diagnostics; lowering prices for treatment; accelerating access to life-saving technologies; and helping governments build the capacity required for high-quality care and treatment programs.
 
Job ID: #625413
Career categories:    Monitoring and Evaluation
Country:    Uganda
City:    Kampala
Organisation:    Clinton Health Access Initiative
Theme:    Health
Job years of experience:    3-5 years

Since its establishment in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, CHAI has worked on the demand and supply sides of the market to help more than 2 million HIV+ people access the medicines needed for treatment—representing nearly half of all people on HIV treatment in developing countries. Building on this model, CHAI has expanded its scope to include efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery systems and to combat malaria and childhood illnesses.

The Access to Medicines Coordinator will provide technical support to the Uganda Ministry of Health to enhance access to medicines for people affected by HIV, malaria and other infectious diseases. In close conjunction with the Ministry and NGO partners, the Coordinator will seek to optimize Uganda’s product selection, enhance the supply chain, and improve the drug forecasting process. The Coordinator will also help the Ministry of Health develop the internal capacity to recommend the optimal drug regimens and strengthen the systems that deliver those drugs to facilities.

The Coordinator must be a strategic thinker with exceptional quantitative skills and experience in managing complex programs. The Coordinator will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks, from quantitative analysis, and leading stakeholder meetings to gain consensus on proposed recommendations. The Coordinator will also spend time in the field, collecting data at low-level health facilities. The Coordinator must become quickly well versed in the costs, efficacy and side effects of diverse drug regimens and formulations. The Coordinator must be able to navigate politics and build relationships at every level. S/he must exhibit a passion for results and a commitment to excellence.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with outstanding credentials, analytical ability, and communication skills. The Coordinator must be able to function independently and flexibly, be a strong team player, build strong professional relationships, and have a strong commitment to excellence. CHAI places great value on the following qualities: resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, independence, energy, and work ethic.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzing and presenting on drug optimization, in order to influence national guidelines and promote the rapid uptake of optimal regimens • Identifying supply chain bottlenecks through comprehensive quantitative and qualitative analysis, including field research, and developing contingency mechanisms • Building capacity among government employees to sustainably manage Access-related programs • Supporting national drug forecasts and quantifications through quantitative analysis • Making practical recommendations to improve system operations at key leverage points and presenting them to diverse stakeholders • Developing and refining information management tools • Other activities, as needed

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3-5 years’ work experience in a demanding, results-oriented environment • Excellent written and verbal communications skills • Excellent problem solving, analytical and quantitative skills, including advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint • Excellent project management skills • Ability to work in a diverse team • Ability to navigate complex government processes with multiple influencers and to negotiate and achieve consensus • Ability to learn on the job quickly and synthesize a broad range of information • Ability to think strategically, handle ambiguity and work in a fast-paced environment • Willingness to travel in remote areas with limited services ~25% of the time • Strong work ethic and flexibility

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in management consulting, finance or a similarly quantitative/analytical capacity • Advanced degree in Economics, Public Health, Business or a related field • Experience working in Africa and/or developing countries • Experience in working in public health, HIV or other infectious diseases
 
How to apply for the Job:
Please apply directly here: https://careers-chai.icims.com/jobs/4133/coordinator%2c-access-to-medicines/job
Application Closing date: 31 Mar 2014

Team Leader - Technical Assistance Programme to various EIB Financial Sector Operations in East and Central Africa

Position title: Team Leader - Technical Assistance Programme
About DAI: DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.
 

Job ID: #624815
Country:
    Kenya
    Rwanda
    Uganda
    United Republic of Tanzania
Theme:    Other
Job years of experience:    10+ years
Team Leader - Technical Assistance Programme to various EIB Financial Sector Operations in East and Central Africa


Objectives of the role: The Team Leader shall be responsible for the delivery of all services and deliverables under this contract. They will supervise the team mobilised for the production of deliverables under the project’s components, ensure quality management, and timely corrective action as required. It will be a full time position; they may also be called upon to provide training and mentoring support for the EIB’s PEFF Allocation Process.

Length of the project: 36 months Start Date: 5th May 2014

Qualifications and Skills: •University degree, preferably in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Banking, or related field or equivalent professional experience •Preferably a Credit Training Graduate from a commercial bank’s credit training and management induction programme. •Speak/write English with native level proficiency •Good writing skills

General Professional Experience:
•Good management skills, preferably in the financial and credit analysis function in a credit department/corporate lending department of a commercial bank with a minimum of 10 years in management •Ability to use the advanced functions of word to create reports and excel to create customised spreadsheets for financial analysis purposes and database management reporting purposes

Specific Professional Experience: •Minimum of 10 years professional experience within a commercial bank, with specific focus on financial analysis and corporate/SME lending, NPL management, identification of key lending risks, and participation in the drafting of loan contracts to mitigate and control identified risks •Relevant experience in technical assistance programmes for financial sector development outside the EU •Good analytical skills in economic and SME project finance planning and implementation (market and financial analysis risk analysis techniques, and ability to implement computer based models to analyse balance sheets, calculate key financial ratios, and make proactive recommendations in drafting loan documentation and security arrangements) •Practical experience and proven track record in organising and delivering professional bank training programmes and development of curricula and training materials •Together, the TL and DTL/KE should be able to cover all the requisite training topics. They should be able to provide proof that they have successfully delivered such training programmes (or Regional banks / developing markets in the case of regional experts), as well as developed the supporting training materials •Necessary computer skills to assist in the production of a loan exposure tracking database and management information report and excel training programme attendance/performance database and performance monitoring reports for EIB reporting

"Please note that all profiles are indicative only and therefore subject to change once the ToR is made available."

How to apply: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1&rid=1265
Application Closing date: 31 Jan 2014

Roster: GIS Specialists Job from Geo Gecko in Uganda Kampala

Position title: Roster: GIS Specialists
About the Job: Geo Gecko is a GIS Consulting Firm based with offices in Kampala, Uganda and Dublin, Ireland. Our clients include UN, international corporations, government agencies, private companies and NGO's in East and the Horn of Africa.
 
Job ID: #622075
Career categories:
    Information/Communications
    Monitoring and Evaluation

Country:    Uganda
City:    Kampala
Organisation:    Geo Gecko
Job years of experience:    3-5 years
Job type:    Consultancy

We are seeking GIS Specialists to join our roster. We will recruit consultants from this pool on a project basis. Applicants must be based in East or the Horn of Africa.

We are looking for individuals who are highly skilled and excited about the possibilities of GIS and new technologies in Africa.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary responsibility will be to support the application and continued expansion of the firm's GIS activities across our business sectors:

    Humanitarian and development
    Logistics
    Infrastructure
    Project management
    Hazard analysis

REQUIRED:

    Appropriate Masters Degree or a high level of relevant experience.
    High level proficiency in the ESRI ArcGIS or OS suites

DESIRED SKILLS:

    Associated tools and software, such as databases, Adobe Illustrator & Photo-shop
    Geo Stat analysis, Network analysis, spatial analysis, city mapping using public sources, micro-mapping and imagery analysis etc.
    GIS trainings
    Cartography
    An understanding of the practicalities of implementing GIS projects in the region.
    An understanding of the various data sources specific to the region.
    Web mapping (e.g. Arc GIS online, MapBox, Carto DB, Geo Commons)
    Business intelligence software, such as Tableau

How to apply for the Job:
To apply, please email a CV, cover letter and a sample of your work (if possible) to ugandan.data@gmail.com . Include a note on your current and future availability. State 'GIS Consultant' only in the subject line.
No phone calls accepted. Applications to alternate Geo Gecko addresses will not be considered.
Application Closing date: 31 Jan 2014

Chief of Party, Uganda Jobs from ACDI/VOCA

Position title: Chief of Party
Organization Background 
 Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 60 projects in 30 countries and total revenues of $173 million.

Job ID: #622197
Career categories:    Management
Country: Uganda
Organisation:    ACDI/VOCA
Theme:
    Agriculture
    Food and Nutrition
Job years of experience:    10+ years
Job type:    Job


Chief of Party, Uganda DFAP We are currently seeking a Chief of Party for the Resiliency through Wealth, Agriculture and Nutrition in Karamoja (RWANU) program, ACDI/VOCA’s P.L. 480 Title II Development Food Aid Program (DFAP) in Uganda. This multi-year, non-emergency program is integrated with USAID strategies to address the underlying causes of chronic food insecurity. The program’s ultimate goal is “to reduce food insecurity among vulnerable households in South Karamoja.” The program focuses on strengthening livelihoods and improving nutrition among children under five, incorporating disaster risk reduction and response mechanisms and conflict sensitive approaches. As Chief of Party (COP), his/her responsibilities will be to assume responsibility for overall RWANU program management ensuring achievement of objectives. The COP will provide leadership, oversight, and support to all aspects of the program. The COP will promote strong relationships with the USAID Mission, the government of Uganda, sub-recipient partners and other donor and non-governmental organizations. This position is based in Kampala with extensive travel in Amudat, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Napak districts, Karamoja. Travel is expected to be over 50% of the time.

Responsibilities: • Overall and general management: Assume responsibility for overall program management of the DFAP and act as Country Representative. • The COP will provide leadership, oversight, and support to all aspects of the program including, but not limited to, improving livelihoods of beneficiaries, and promoting improved health and nutrition,. The COP will promote strong relationships with the USAID Mission, the government of Uganda and other donor and nongovernmental organizations. • Financial and commodity management: Supervise budgets and financial accounting ; work with headquarters staff on development of budgets and, pipeline analyses; oversee commodity management and logistics staff to manage commodity pipelines. Agricultural productivity: Oversee the design, development and implementation of strategies to improve agricultural productivity and increase rural household incomes; promote market linkages and involvement of private sector • Monitoring and evaluation: Ensure timeliness of monitoring and evaluation activities. Develop reports for donor and ACDI/VOCA management. • Reporting: Coordinate activities and write annual results report, resource requests, quarterly reports and pipeline analyses; coordinate with HQ and communications staff on development of profiles, success stories, etc. • New business: Assist in the marketing, design and development of other ACDI/VOCA projects in Uganda or other countries, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years overseas managing large, complex multi-year USAID funded projects with multiple implementing partners • Minimum 10 years relevant food security/livelihoods experience; experience working with agro-pastoralist or pastoralist populations is preferred • Experience in Uganda or East Africa is preferred • Prior experience with USAID projects, procedures, policies and reporting requirements is required; prior experience with Title II projects is highly preferred • Familiarity with commodity management best practices under P.L. 480 preferred • Effective record of building relationships with governmental organizations as well as private and community organizations is required • Established track record of achieving results within difficult working environments is required • Advanced degree in management, international development, or a pertinent field is highly desirable • Fluency in English is required

How to apply for the Job:
Please apply online athttp://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5546B361D43515B7E59192F77571D6A00627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE
Application Closing date: 31 Jan 2014

Global Health Corps Fellow Job from Global Health Corps

Position title: Global Health Corps Fellow
About the Job ; GHC is looking for driven, passionate, young leaders with diverse skill sets and experiences to join the movement for health equity. One-year paid fellowship positions are available with high impact NGOs and government organizations in East Africa, Southern Africa and the US. Applicants can apply for up to 3 positions that match their interests and skills, from project management to monitoring and evaluation, engineering, communications and more. We are looking for people from a broad range of sectors and disciplines.

Job ID: #615869
Career categories:
    Administration/HR
    Finance/Accounting/Auditing
    Information Technology
    Information/Communications
    Management
    Monitoring and Evaluation

Country:
    Burundi
    Malawi
    Rwanda
    Uganda
    United States of America
    Zambia

Organisation:  Global Health Corps
Theme:
    Agriculture
    Education
    Food and Nutrition
    Gender
    Health
    HIV/Aids
    Logistics and Telecommunications
    Recovery and Reconstruction
    Water Sanitation Hygiene

Job years of experience:    0-3 years
Job type:    Job

Our mission is to mobilize a global community of emerging leaders to build the movement for health equity. We are building a community of changemakers who share a common belief: Health is a human right.

Global Health Corps pairs intelligent and passionate fellows with organizations that require new thinking and innovative solutions. We provide these young leaders with the tools to remain connected after their fellowship year finishes, deepening their ability to enact change through heightened skills and strong partnerships. We currently place fellows in Burundi, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the United States, and Zambia.

GHC is looking for driven, passionate, young leaders with diverse skill sets and experiences to join the movement for health equity. One-year paid fellowship positions are available with high impact NGOs and government organizations in East Africa, Southern Africa and the US. Applicants can apply for up to 3 positions that match their interests and skills, from project management to monitoring and evaluation, engineering, communications and more. We are looking for people from a broad range of sectors and disciplines.

GHC believes that a global movement of individuals and organizations fighting for improved health outcomes and access to healthcare for the poor is necessary in order to change the unacceptable status quo of extreme inequity. GHC provides opportunities for young professionals from diverse backgrounds to work on the frontlines of the fight for global health equity. Our fellows have a measurable impact on the health of the communities in which they work, and draw upon that experience and the GHC alumni network to deepen their impact throughout their careers.

    Increasing the impact of great organizations today: Fellows work with high-impact organizations in year-long paid positions. During their fellowship year, fellows make a significant and measurable contribution to the placement organization and the target population.
    Training and supporting the leaders of tomorrow: Global Health Corps will create a pipeline of young leaders for the global health equity movement. Fellows participate in a wide range of activities aimed at increasing their effectiveness as practitioners and their development as leaders, both during and after their fellowship year.
    -Building a global community of changemakers: Fellows build a set of shared values, commitment and skills that they carry well beyond the fellowship year. The GHC community serves as a source of opportunity and strength throughout fellows’ lives and careers.

Specific position descriptions for the 2014-2015 Fellowship Year will be posted on the GHC website on December 6. Here, you can see the job descriptions that are currently filled by fellows from the 2013-2014 class: http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/through-placements/. Applicants can apply for up to 3 positions that match their interests and skills.

The only requirements are that applicants must:

    Be 30 years old or younger
    Hold a university degree
    Be proficient in English

No prior health or international experience is necessary!
 
How to apply:
Part 1 of applications open on November 6, 2013. Part 2 of applications (position selections and essays) will open on December 6, 2013. Your application will not be considered complete until both Part 1 and Part 2 have been submitted.

Apply at;  http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/.
Application Closing date: 26 Jan 2014

Schools Inspection Advisers, Uganda Job from Voluntary Service Overseas

Position title: Schools Inspection Advisers
About the organization
VSO Uganda works with both national and local government, as well as civil society, to contribute towards improving the standard of primary education in Uganda. This work is part of a wider vision of ensuring that every child has access to a complete and quality primary education. The objective of achieving universal primary education is one the key development goals in VSO Uganda’s country strategy.
 
Job ID: #615080
Career categories:
    Administration/HR
    Management
    Monitoring and Evaluation

Country: Uganda
Organisation:  Voluntary Service Overseas
Theme:
    Education
    Other
Job years of experience:    3-5 years
Job type:    Volunteer Opportunity

What does the role involve?

As a School inspection adviser, you’ll focus on supporting district and county inspectors in the districts of Moroto and Kotido. You’ll work closely with Moroto Teachers’ College Teacher educators and Coordinating Centre Tutors (CCTs), as well as the regional inspector on a more infrequent basis. In doing so, you’ll help to ensure that school inspection takes place in a friendly manner, with a strong focus on quality improvement. Working within a wider education development project, you’ll contribute by:

• monitoring and supervising student teachers’ school practice; • conducting teaching , learning and classroom management workshops with Inspectors, pre-service tutors and Coordinating Centre Tutors (CCTs); • carrying out lesson observations and assessment for teachers; • conducting feedback review meetings with head teachers and CCTs; • carrying out cluster school review meetings; • conducting training workshops for head teachers, teachers, School Management Committees (SMCs) and Parent Teacher Associations (PTA’s) on whole school planning and evaluation; • coaching and mentoring of Inspectors and CCTs to engage community members in whole school planning; • monitoring school plan implementation.

Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll have a degree in Education, preferably for primary Education and/or a Masters in Education. You’ll have several years’ primary inspection experience. It would be an advantage to have school management experience, such as Head of Department or Deputy head teacher as well. Teacher training and experience in a developing nation are also desirable. You’ll have excellent communication skills in English, particularly written skills and IT literacy. You’ll be a strong planner, with organisation and management a quality. You’ll bring strong networking and team working skills, the ability to work towards results, plus the ability to work with minimal supervision.

And the rest.... We’ll ask you to commit to at least 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When you return to your home country, we'll support you to resettle.
 
How to apply:
To find out more about volunteering with VSO or to apply go to our website .
Application Closing date: 20 Jan 2014

Regional Program Development Officer, Southern Africa (1743) Job from Samaritan's Purse

Position title: Regional Program Development Officer
Job ID: #590387
Career categories:    Monitoring and Evaluation
Country: Uganda
City:    based in Kampala
Organisation:
    Samaritan's Purse

Theme:
    Agriculture
    Coordination
    Disaster Management
    Education
    Food and Nutrition
    Health
    HIV/Aids
    Other
    Protection and Human Rights
    Shelter and Non-Food Items
    Water Sanitation Hygiene

Job years of experience:    3-5 years
Kampala, Uganda - The Regional Program Development Officer (RPDO)–Southern Africa will work throughout the Southern Region as a part of the International Program Development Unit. The RPDO will focus on supporting and coordinating Samaritan’s Purse (SP) Field Offices as it relates to the pursuit and development of programs and grant proposals in the regions. The RPDO provides consultation in processes related to program and grant proposals to include writing, editing and the compilation of lessons learned. The RPDO will provide technical assistance to Samaritan’s Purse field offices in designated regions.

Position requires extensive travel in and out of field.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop programming and proposals for SP Southern Africa field offices using current SP program models and best practices. On occasion the RPDO will be asked to assist in the initial program implementation of proposals they write. • Build capacity of SP Southern Africa field offices in general program development skills, behavior change communication, and qualitative evaluation skills. • Build relationships on behalf of SP Southern Africa field offices with bilateral donors, International Non-governmental Organizations, and other agencies. • Be aware of grant opportunities in the region and work in conjunction with regional directors on pursuing those opportunities. • Align with the various SP Country Directors regarding the rules and regulations of the field office and ensure that they are aware of all meetings, progress and ideas being formulated. • Ensure that all proposals follow timetables that allow for the input/review by the technical advisors and the finance department and involve the appropriate technical advisors in the Program Development Division in the concept development process of grant submissions. • Attend devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its donors and volunteers. • Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public. • Assess, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ. • Master’s degree in International Development preferred. Study in a related field or strong field based experience will be considered. • One year of college-level Biblical studies is preferred. • Technical writing skills including developing proposals, training/instruction manuals, and reports. • Field experience in the implementation of relief and development programming. • Prior cross-cultural experience . • Working knowledge of the grant submission processes of major donors such as the UN, CIDA, DFID, USAID, etc. • Working knowledge of major bilateral donor funds for HIV/AIDS, such as PEPFAR, Global Fund .

24 month contract with the potential for renewal.
This position is able to accommodate a family.

Mission Statement: Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Distinct Objectives: The work of Samaritan’s Purse is marked by five distinct objectives, grounded in Scripture and biblical principles: Proclaim the Gospel - Exalt Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world Serve with Excellence - Exceed the world’s standard while serving the purposes of God’s kingdom Respond with Compassionate Action - Expedite our response to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister Demonstrate Biblical Integrity - Exhibit character and integrity personally, at home and work Walk in Bold Faith - Expect God to do the impossible-- “God Room”
 
How to apply:To apply, please go to http://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/employment-listings/, click on "International Positions," click on "Regional Program Development Officer, Southern Africa (1743)," click on "Apply Now."
Application Closing date: 31 Jan 2014

WASH officer Job from UN High Commissioner for Refugees at UN High Commissioner for Refugees

Job title: WASH officer
Job ID: #627685
Career categories:
    Management
    Monitoring and Evaluation
Country:
    Kenya
    South Sudan (Republic of)
    Uganda
Organisation:    UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Theme:    Water Sanitation Hygiene
Job years of experience:    5-10 years
Job type:    Consultancy

BRIEF  BACKGROUNDDue to recent emergencies, UNHCR is looking for WASH officers in SEVERAL locations to hold a professional management position responsible for provision of expert technical support and advice as well as strategic planning and policy making on activities within the areas of WASH and related technical sectors as an integral part of UNHCR programmes.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Strategy and Policy:

    Support the implementation of UNHCR’s Strategic Plan for WASH 2014-18.
    Adapt internationally accepted standards, policies, and guidelines for WASH accordingly to the unique situation of UNHCR’s persons of concern and the country context.
    Represent UNHCR in relevant meetings and conferences when requested.

B. Advocacy:


    Advocate on all issues relating to WASH and refugees and other persons of concern to UNHCR both within and outside of UNHCR.
    Work with others in UNHCR to advocate for access to refugees and other persons of concern to WASH services in national and regional plans and proposals.

C. Technical Assistance:

    Consolidate and provide technical guidance and support to partners on all WASH-related issues to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, sustainability and environmental soundness in their implementation.
    Act as a focal point on water, sanitation and hygiene promotion issues within UNHCR and liaise with UN related agencies and governmental and nongovernmental counterparts.
    Review performance, monitor development and evaluate approaches adopted by partners in WASH and related sectors (e.g. natural resources management, environment assessment) and formulate appropriate designs and corrective measures as deemed necessary.
    Review on a regular basis the quantity and quality of water and sanitation services offered in the camps and host communities and ensure the maintenance of records of water, sanitation and hygiene promotion performance indicators for all locations.
    Put measures in place to ensure that regular and accurate reports that analyse the challenges encountered in providing water, sanitation and hygiene promotion services for beneficiaries are prepared and circulated and that periodic reports required by UNHCR at all levels are submitted in a timely manner.

D. Capacity Building:
    Facilitate capacity strengthening activities of UNHCR and its implementing/operational partners to address key areas of WASH importance to refugees and other persons of concern to UNHCR.
    Build the capacity and competence of UNHCR’s Public Health and WASH staff.
    Ensure WASH is adequately addressed in in-house capacity building activities of the agency such as emergency and operations training.

E. Emergency response:

    Being deployed for the first emergency response, to carry out needs assessment and support the country to develop a WASH strategic plan of response.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Academic:
Advanced university degree in water and sanitation engineering/water resources development or postgraduate degree in one of the civil engineering disciplines (water supply and/or hydrology) or sanitation/hygiene engineering.

Required Experience:
• Five to eight years progressively responsible functions in water/sanitary engineering or a related field in developing countries dealing with large scale water/sanitary activities. Of the 8 years, at least 3 years experience should be in a capacity directly relevant to the current position in an international humanitarian organization dealing with large scale emergencies or displaced/refugee situations.
• Proven ability to deal with multiple tasks in a courteous and service-oriented manner in a demanding working condition that often has short deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate a range of diverse actors and activities to achieve a common objective in the area of WASH is essential.
• Demonstrated experiences in organising and conducting training activities and information campaign in the areas of environmental sanitation, natural resources management, water quality, bore-hole drilling, vector control and appropriate technologies are other important elements for this post.
• Proven technical expertise in the area of WASH assessment including survey, programme implementation, monitoring and coordination is required.
• Exposure to UNHCR mandate, its priorities and principles.
• Knowledge and experience of working with local partner agencies with a capacity to provide formal and informal training.

Skills:
• Ability towards analytical and creative thinking for rapid solutions.
• Good communicator with strong interpersonal and negotiations skills to deal with persons of various cultural and educational backgrounds.
• Strive to live up to high ethical and professional standards.
• A team player with service oriented attitudes.
• Proficiency in basic computer software such as MS Access, excel, powerpoint, word, water modelling sofware, GIS.

Languages: Excellent knowledge of English or French (written / oral / comprehension) is essential. Working knowledge of another UN language (Arabic).

Desirable:
• Experience and professional training in irrigation, site planning, or shelter with a good understanding of the main issues in the other two sectors. To this end, an advanced degree and additional training in one or more of the above sectors would be useful.
• Applied knowledge in UNHCR programme management, project formulation, its programme cycles and reporting standards.
• Previous exposure to cluster approach, preferably both at the global policy level and at field implementation approach.
• Expertise in planning, formulation, implementation, monitoring and reporting on humanitarian operations.
• Proficiency in the languages spoken in the region.

DURATION: We would like the person to start as soon as possible for 3- 6 months with possibility of extension
 
How to apply for this Job:
Interested candidates can send their CV and/or P11s to the following email address: hqwash@unhcr.org quoting: WASH officer

Application Closing date: 31 Jan 2014

Senior Bank Training Consultant (x2) Jobs at DAI in East and Central Africa

Position title: Senior Bank Training Consultant (x2) - Technical Assistance Programme to various EIB Financial Sector Operations in East and Central Africa
 
About the Organization:
DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

Key Objectives of the role:
Full time positions with 1 based in Kenya and the other in Uganda. They will work as consultant-trainers, and diagnose needs in the Financial Intermediaries and drafts TORs to mobilise short-term experts and quality control their deliverables. They will primarily be involved with microfinance institutions, and microfinance/small business departments of commercial banks, but also with other FIs, according to the needs and internal organisation of work among consultants. They may also be called upon to provide training and mentoring support for the EIB’s global loan Allocation Processing and together with Key Expert 1, design, coordinate, and implement TA and Consultant Actions for MFIs/microfinance departments of commercial banks, and monitor M/SME Support Actions and Outreach Events. They will be in charge of preparing training sessions and/or mobilising STEs to that effect within the geographic zones/financial Intermediaries under his remit. Responsibilities include drafting Training TOR, quality management control, training evaluation, guidance to trainees, reporting the obtained attendance, performance, satisfaction, and other indices relating to the functioning of the in situ training programme or consulting actions delivered. The reporting is to enable project progress monitoring of results and impacts achieved.

The Length of the project: 36 months Start Date: 5th May 2014

Major Qualifications and Skills:
•University degree, preferably in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Banking, or related field or equivalent professional experience •Should have management or operational credit management experience from a microfinance institution/ small business bank of minimum 5 years •Good writing skills

General Professional Experience: •Good management skills, preferably in the financial and credit analysis function in a credit department / corporate lending department of a microfinance institution with a minimum of 5 years in management •Ability to use the advanced functions of word to create reports and excel to create customised spreadsheets for financial analysis purposes and database management reporting purposes

Required Specific Professional Experience:
•Minimum of 5 years professional experience within a microfinance provider/ small business bank, with specific focus on financial analysis and micro and small business lending, non-performing loan management, identification of key lending risks, and participation in the drafting of loan contracts to mitigate and control identified risks •Good analytical skills in economic and M/MSE project finance planning and implementation (market and financial analysis risk analysis techniques, and ability to implement computer based models to analyse balance sheets, calculate key financial ratios, and make proactive recommendations in drafting loan documentation and security arrangements) •Practical experience and proven track record in organising and delivering professional bank training programmes and development of curricula and training materials •Good analytical skills in economic and MSE project finance planning and implementation, fully conversant with market and financial analysis risk analysis techniques, and ability to implement computer based models to analyse balance sheets and calculate key financial ratios for lending analysis •Together, the Team Leader and this Key Expert should be able to cover all the requisite training topics and be able to provide proof that they have successfully delivered such training programmes in EU banks as well as developing markets, as well as developed the supporting training materials

"Please note that all profiles are indicative only and therefore subject to change once the ToR is made available."
How to apply for this Job:
Follow the link to apply: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1&rid=1267
Application Closing date: 31 Jan 2014

Deputy Team Leader / Senior Training Consultant in in East and Central Africa

Job title: Deputy Team Leader / Senior Training Consultant - Technical Assistance Programme to various EIB Financial Sector Operations in East and Central Africa

Brief  About DAI: DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

Key Objectives of the role:
The Deputy Team Leader is a full time position based in Tanzania and assumes TL functions during absence of the TL. The Deputy Team Leader works as a consultant-trainer, and diagnoses needs in the FIBs and drafts TOR to mobilise STEs and quality control their deliverables. They may also be called upon to provide training and mentoring support for the EIB’s GL Allocation Processing. The Deputy Team Leader is also a focal point for MSME Support Actions. They should have relevant experience in delivery of M/SME support programmes. They will be in charge of preparing training sessions and/or mobilising STEs to that effect within the geographic zones/Financial Intermediaries under his remit. Responsibilities include drafting Training TOR, quality management control, training evaluation, guidance to trainees, reporting the obtained attendance, performance, satisfaction, and other indices relating to the functioning of the in situ training programme or consulting actions delivered. The reporting is to enable project progress monitoring of results and impacts achieved.

Length of the project: 36 months Start Date: 5th May 2014

Key Qualifications and Skills:
•University degree, preferably in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Banking, or related field; or equivalent professional experience •Speak/write English with native level proficiency

General Professional Experience: •Good management skills, preferably in the financial and credit analysis function in a credit department/corporate lending department of a commercial bank, or a consulting firm specialising in MSME capacity building activities with a minimum of 8 years in management •Experience in organising events for MSMEs in order to promote microfinance or commercial bank lending facilities. Track record in managing MSME capacity building activities aimed at raising the level of financial literacy, improving managerial capacity and building entrepreneurship skills of MSMEs in order to help them present bankable projects to FIs •Good writing skills as well as ability to use the advanced functions of word to create reports and excel to create customised spreadsheets for financial analysis purposes and database management reporting purposes

Specific Professional Experience: •Experience in commercial lending experience should preferably focus on lending to the corporate and SME sector. The expert should be familiar with the microfinance sector •Good analytical skills in economic and SME project finance planning and implementation (market and financial analysis risk analysis techniques, and ability to implement computer based models to analyse balance sheets, calculate key financial ratios, and make proactive recommendations in drafting loan documentation and security arrangements) •Practical experience and proven track record in organising and delivering professional bank/ MSME training programmes and development of curricula and training materials •Good analytical skills in economic and SME project finance planning and implementation, fully conversant with market and financial analysis risk analysis techniques, and ability to implement computer based models to analyse balance sheets and calculate key financial ratios for lending analysis •Together, the Team Leader and Deputy Team Leader should be able to cover all the requisite training topics. They should be able to provide proof that they have successfully delivered such training programmes either inside or outside the EU, as well as developed the supporting training materials

"Please note that all profiles are indicative only and therefore subject to change once the ToR is made available."
Application procedure:
Follow this link to apply: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1&rid=1266
Application Closing date: 31 Jan 2014

Peace and Development Internship job at Grassroots Reconciliation Group in uganda

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