Job: Program Officer I, FANTA III Project

Location: Washington 
Description

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Program Officer I, FANTA III Project in Washington DC.

Project Description:

Food and Nutrition Technical Assistance III (FANTA) improves nutrition and food security policy, strategy and programming, and provides technical support to USAID and its partners, including host country governments, international organizations and NGO implementing partners. Focus areas for technical assistance include maternal and child health and nutrition, HIV and other infectious diseases, community-based nutrition programs and interventions, food security and livelihood strengthening, and emergency and reconstruction. FANTA develops and adapts approaches to support the design and quality implementation of field programs, while building on field experience to improve and expand the evidence base, methods, and global standards for nutrition and food security programming. The project, funded by USAID, is a five-year cooperative agreement.

Job Description:

The Program Officer I will be a member of the FANTA operations team and will provide administrative and operational support related to project procurement, travel, and logistics.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support FANTA technical staff in the recruitment and hiring of consultants, including: ensuring proper competition of positions, drafting consultant assignment agreements based on scopes of work and budgets provided by technical staff;
• Coordinate the fielding of consultants, including: travel arrangement and other logistics as needed, expense report review, expense and payment monitoring and subsequent follow-up.
• Review and process consultant fee payment requests and ensure: proper technical approval, alignment with approved level of effort, budget and other contractual compliance.
• Track travel arrangements and other logistics for FANTA technical staff, including airline tickets, hotel reservations, required travel approvals, travel advance preparation, visa applications as requested, and in adherence to the US Federal Travel Regulations and FHI 360 policies and procedures. Work with the FHI 360 Travel Services Unit to coordinate travel for staff and partners as needed.
• Review and process expense reimbursement requests of FANTA staff consultants and participants, including follow up with FHI 360 staff and consultants and liaising with the FHI 360 Travel Services Unit as needed. Ensure proper submission of supporting documentation and cost allocation of expenditures to funding source(s) and expense categories, and timely delivery/mailing of payments to staff and consultants.
• Provide overview to new travelers and refresher sessions to existing travelers regarding travel and reimbursement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with FHI 360/FANTA policies and procedures and USAID rules and regulations governing international, domestic, and in-country travel.
• Procure goods and services for FANTA via purchase orders and other purchasing mechanisms, working closely with FHI 360 Purchasing Department and Country Office staff. Job functions include requesting cost proposals, cost comparison, and related negotiations, as needed; oversee processing of all invoices and other payment requests from vendors (with or without purchase orders) to ensure that procurement process was followed in full compliance with established FHI 360 procurement procedures and full compliance with procurement policies and regulations under FANTA's Cooperative Agreement.
• Provide backstopping and operational support to FANTA field staff, acting as a liaison between field, FANTA and FHI 360 Enterprise Services.
• Ensure that project staff, both in the field and DC, are kept abreast of FHI 360 policies and procedures, additions, revisions, and modifications at all time.
• Backstop specific country and/or project activities as assigned, anticipating program operational needs, alert FANTA technical managers and other concerned staff to the issues, and propose and carry out a specific course of action.
• Provide support to FANTA regarding project development and implementation by arranging meetings, drafting correspondence, maintaining filing systems, assisting in reproduction and photocopying, mailing, and responding to inquiries.
• Maintain project databases and filing systems, such as tracking travel advances, expense reports, and trip reports information and managing issue logs as needed for project management.
• When needed, provide logistical support for conferences, workshops, training sessions, and meetings. Such support may include assisting with preparation of materials and correspondence, obtaining facilities and equipment, coordination of schedules and arrangement of other support services.
• When needed, prepare documents and reports including advanced word processing (long-document formatting, charts/tables, graphic) and develop presentation materials.
• Coordinate the integration of FANTA field activities into existing FHI 360 country offices or work with the FHI 360 Business Unit in opening and closing of project offices in countries without FHI 360 official representation to ensure compliance with FANTA's Cooperative Agreement and other FHI 360/USAID requirements.
• Manage FANTA project computers and other equipment, including purchasing, maintenance and inventory.
• Lead and carry out onboarding of new staff and other human resources activities as needed.
• Conduct day-to-day operations of the project, including providing on-the-spot support to FANTA staff with computer- and other equipment-related issues.
• Bachelor's Degree or international equivalent in one of the following or related fields: Accounting, Business, Business Administration, Finance, International Business, International Relations, Liberal Arts, knowledge/information services, Communications, Public Health, Education, Management or Project Management..
• 2-5 years' of relevant experience required with public health or non-profit program management and U.S. Government rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of Word and Excel required. Database, graphics and/or desktop publishing software preferred.
• Experience in supporting technical assistance activities to developing countries.
• Knowledge of U.S. Federal Regulations and experience on USAID-funded projects.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Proven ability to manage time and prioritize multiple requests effectively for completion.

Minimal Requirements:

• Ability to initiate and implement activities with minimal oversight and supervision, to anticipate project needs ahead of time, and to be a self-starter. Ability to establish priorities, to meet deadlines, and manage a variety of tasks with accuracy; ability to coordinate a variety of activities simultaneously and interact effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and team-work skills.
• E xcellent verbal and written English communication skills; French, Spanish, or Portuguese language skills a plus.

Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org . Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

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Job: Chief Financial Officer

Description

LOCATION: CERP Office, 60-H, Gulberg III, Lahore, Pakistan

START DATE: September / October 2013

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT: One year minimum

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 7 years financial management experience and Degree in Accountancy with CPA, ACCA , CA , ACMA or equivalent

About CERP

The Center for Economic Research in Pakistan (CERP) is a non-profit research center based in Lahore with the strategic objective of informing policy and practice by filling socio-economic research gaps in Pakistan using rigorous economic research tools. CERP also facilitates an environment where the international academic community both within and outside Pakistan can work with program implementers to answer research questions that matter, bringing together academic findings, policy advice, and focused debate.

Formally established in 2010 by economists at the Harvard Kennedy School, Princeton University, Pomona College and the Lahore University of Management Sciences, CERP is continually expanding in both size and scope. The organisation currently enjoys an inspirational roster of over 40 researchers working on numerous research projects in collaboration with the government of Pakistan and several international organisations. Partnerships with various government departments have included those with the Punjab Livestock Development Department, the Punjab Excise & Taxation Department and the Punjab Resource Management Program. CERP continues to partner with international organisations like Evidence for Policy Design at Harvard University, the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab, the Entrepreneurial Finance Lab, the Department for International Development and the World Bank on a variety of projects.

In addition to its core research activities, CERP's mandate has, since its inception, broadened to encompass national capacity-building as an objective. In 2011, CERP began delivering advanced technical trainings in Monitoring & Evaluation, Impact Evaluations and Performance Budgeting to researchers, policy makers and bureaucrats from all over Pakistan.

Job Description and Responsibilities

CERP is looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer who will lead the financial management function within the organisation. Specifically, the CFO will have responsibility for:

• Preparing accurate and timely financial reports to CERP's Board for internal management purposes
• Preparing accurate and timely financial reports to donors, as required (including the management of donor audit processes)
• Preparing CERP annual budget; also assist the CEO and Associate Director in drafting proposal budgets, and determining cost effectiveness of prospective service delivery.
• Overseeing the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the CERP including organizational book keeping, revenue/expense and balance sheet reports, reports to funding agencies/donors, monitoring of organizational and contract/grant budgets.
• Working with CERP's Project Coordinators to develop cash flow forecasts for projects (and budget revisions, as required).
• Overseeing all purchasing and payroll activity for CERP.
• Reviewing invoices and providing account codes, when appropriate, for proper project accounting.
• Maintaining an adequate system of internal controls to safeguard assets of the CERP.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting and tax regulations.
• Ensuring compliance of grant management with donor rules and regulations.
• Developing a clear written financial management policy.
• Identifying and recommending cost saving initiatives for individual projects and the organisation at large.
• Managing Board and subcommittee meetings; including being the lead staff on the Audit/Finance Committee.
• Monitoring banking activities of CERP.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Accounting with CPA/ACCA/CA/ACMA or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years financial management experience with extensive experience in best-practice financial management
• Familiarity and experience with international donor regulations preferred
• Financial analysis-long/med/short term financial planning
• Proficient in MS Office suite, database management and an understanding of the role of IT in financial management
• Fluency in English required, Urdu – preferred.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to jobs@cerp.org.pk with the following subject line: 'Job Application: CFO'.

Deadline for submission of applications

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until 23^th September 2013. Only successful candidates will be contacted regarding further steps in the application process.

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Jobs with CERP's Partners

Research Pilot Manager-EFL

The Entrepreneurial Finance Lab (EFL) is a high growth, disruptive financial-services company that provides commercial banks, intergovernmental organizations and impact investors with technology that measures risk and potential among the un/under-banked. With humble roots as a research program at Harvard University's Center for International Development, EFL is experiencing exciting growth and development. EFL has partnered with several leading financial institutions across the developing world, and has a proven ability to significantly reduce defaults and unlock access to finance for large untapped portions of the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) market. In short, EFL helps banks lend to entrepreneurs in the developing world. EFL has successfully done a pilot in Pakistan and is now rolling out with a large commercial bank.

About the position:

The Research Pilot Manager will be responsible for managing EFL's day-to-day operations with EFL's Pakistani client and will be based in Karachi. The preferred start date is as soon as possible.

Primary responsibilities:

• Manage implementation and integration of our EFL Application within our Pakistani partner
• Train bank client staff on how to administer the EFL Application on loan applicants
• Troubleshoot all areas, from lack of internet connectivity to creating documentation for basic processes
• Perform branch audits and client phone calls, devise solutions to any implementation irregularities identified
• Facilitate translations between English and Urdu, and provide edits on partner's translations
• Provide regular reports to bank and EFL team
• Use research techniques to ensure the integrity of the data collected and report on best practices to increase finance to the underbanked.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)
• Knowledge of banking
• Minimum 2-5 years work experience preferred
• Fluency in English and ability to type Urdu
• Strong excel skills
• Experience working and living in Pakistan

How to Apply:

Submit a current resume and cover letter saved together in one document to Emily Silberstein at AM@eflglobal.com . Interviews begin the week of Sep 19, 2013.

• Title of your combined resume/cover letter document: 'LastName.FirstName – AAM Pakistan' (e.g., 'Smith.John –AM'). Failure to follow these directions will prohibit the speedy processing of your application.
• In the cover letter, please touch on who you are, why EFL and why this position. We're looking for a real person, not credentials; you'll be a member of a small, growing team, so be yourself and let us know what excites you about EFL.

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Job: Health Interpreter (Somali)

Location: Salt Lake City, United States 
Description

Scope:

Under the direction of the Health Programs Manager , the Health Interpreter (Somali--English) will provide up to 19 hours/week of interpreting for refugees attending medical, employment, and other appointments. In addition, in-house interpreting services will include activities such as assessments, PORTAL activities, cultural orientations, job development, financial literacy, school enrollments, and other activities in which clients are involved. Some written translation may also be required.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in all orientation and training activities for the medical interpreters and staff; successfully complete Bridging the Gap Medical Training (if haven't already)
• Assist in facilitating communication between medical staff and refugee clients by providing literal interpretation on-site. Provide spoken language interpretation to patients, medical providers and staff in person or over the telephone.
• Assist health professionals with non-English/limited English speaking patients in filling out a variety of forms for program eligibility, registration and medical history, as instructed by the Interpreter Coordinator.
• Assist in creating and/or coordinating written translation services and access to other multilingual resources as requested/necessary.
• Translate written materials and prepare written reports as needed or instructed by the Interpreter Coordinator.
• Communicate regularly with the Health Program Manager and/or IRC staff about outcomes of appointments/services provided.
• Prepare written reports/case notes of outcomes of medical appointments
• When requested, remind clients of appointments and explain or arrange for transportation. May require transportation of clients to appointments.
• Comply with all policies and protocols of the agency.
• Participate in all program meetings and staff development activities.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Fluency in written and spoken English and client languages neede--Somali
• Ability to provide transportation to travel to work locations with limited or no public transportation services.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional interpreting and previous experience working with refugees preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate and work independently as well as a team member in a cross-cultural environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
• Fluency in written and spoken English and another language that is spoken by one or more of refugee groups IRC is serving
• Ability to work well with people, such as refugee clients, local service providers, field professionals, etc.

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Job: Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Location: Kigali, Rwanda 
Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC), a renowned international humanitarian agency, would like to inform interested candidates about full time job vacancies available for the project 'Inclusive Society: Together Ending Malnutrition,' funded by the European Union in Ngoma district.

Duty Station: Ngoma with travel to Kigali

Scope of Work

The Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, will work closely with the project manager and the Health Coordinator to develop a monitoring and evaluation system, including key indicators, using Devinfo software to facilitate the monitoring and evaluation of the Inclusive Society: Together Ending Malnutrition Project. The M & E officer will also work with the health coordinator and project coordinator to develop data collection tools including baseline and quality of care assessment tools ensure the effective data collection and use of the monitoring tools by the team in the field as well as the analysis of the data. The M & E officer will also work with partner staff and the DPEM-MC to build their capacity around M&E related to implementation of the DPEM and their action plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a monitoring and evaluation system including development of key indicators and analysis formats, using Devinfo to monitor and evaluate program performance.
• Work with Senior Nutrition Officer and the Project Manager to analyze nutrition program data to monitor progress and inform programmatic decision-making where gaps/weaknesses are identified.
• With support from the Project Manager, Health Coordinator and Governance & Rights Coordinator, lead questionnaire development for evaluations, trainings, data collection, analysis and feedback from surveys.
• Lead logistics, financial, and technical assistance arrangements for surveys.
• Evaluate CHWs with health team and take the lead in analysis of results.
• Support targeted refresher trainings based on evaluations regarding nutrition curriculum in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH) based on gaps identified during evaluation.
• Ensure routine data is being entered into Devinfo on a monthly basis.
• Ensure that quality data is being captured monthly at community level in coordination with Senior Nutrition and Capacity-building Officers and Project Manager.
• Support the Project Manager and Health Coordinator in technical development of supervision tool, CHW supervisor & cell coordinator training materials to ensure that CHWs receive supportive supervision through health center supervisors and cell coordinators on quality, management of acute malnutrition, malnutrition screening, and monthly growth monitoring.
• Prepare and submit budget requests for M&E planned activities
• Build capacity of project staff on collecting and interpreting data.
• Work with the Capacity-building Officers and Partnership Officer to implement baseline and final surveys regarding the perception of the collaboration level between civil society organizations and local governments and to keep track of the implementation of DPEM and the number of beneficiaries reached.
• Participate in the capacity assessment of the civil society organization (CSO) partner, build its capacity on M&E, develop appropriate tools in collaboration with the CSO to keep track of its capacity increase, activities and number of beneficiaries reached
• Build capacity of DPEM-MC on M & E of activities, including trainings as necessary and ensure the development and use of participatory M&E mechanisms throughout the implementation of the DPEM.
• Support quarterly evaluation of DPEM implementation.
• Provide brief report of monthly activities to Project Manager, Health Coordinator and Governance Coordinator.
• Work with S officers and Project Manager to prepare monthly reports including data/statistics as needed. Ensure information sharing of data/statistics with other project officers of program, and in-charge of community health at health center, hospital nutritionist, DPEM-MC members, JADF and key district staff.
• Communicate and disseminate results of project data to staff and key stakeholders in coordination with project manager.
• Other duties as assigned, including offering M & E support to other IRC projects in Rwanda.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public health or other revelant degree (masters preferred) with at least 3 years experience leading monitoring and evaluation of community-based health programs
• Experience in developing and leading baseline and final evaluations for health programs
• Basic knowledge of nutrition, in collecting quantitative and qualitative data including through participatory methods
• Working experience with vulnerable groups is an asset
• Demonstrated analytical skills using Excel
• Knowledge of Devinfo system desirable but not necessary
• Computer skills; Word processing, Power point, Excel, Access and internet
• Report writing skills.
• Demonstrated experience in being a team player and capacity building of partners
• Excellent understanding of the Rwandan Ministry of Health working procedures and systems
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work with a wide range of actors.
• Working knowledge of English, Fluent French and Kinyarwanda, both written and spoken fluency in Kinyarwanda
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Ability to balance working independently and as part of a team
• Hold a motorcycle driving license A1 category

Application instructions:

Interested candidates should apply through e-mail at Recruitment.Rwanda@rescue.org with the title of the position as the subject of the e-mail.

All interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, copy of degree(s) and certificates, copy of driving license, and 3 professional referees.

Rwandan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Rwandan NGO Sector.

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Job: Investigator for Quantitative Assessment Consultancy

Location: Washington 
Description

The Inter-Agency Working Group on RH in Crises was created in 1995 and has since grown to become a network of over 1,200 individuals, representing some 450 organizations worldwide. In recent years, the IAWG has generated key tools and guidelines for adequate provision of RH to crisis-affected populations, including the 2010 Revision of the Inter-Agency Field Manual for RH in Crises.

In 2002, the IAWG endorsed a plan to evaluate the efforts made since 1995 to instituationalise reproductive health in programmes serving refugees and internally displaced people. A report was published in November 2004.

Since the publication of the 2004 Global Evaluation, there has not been a systematic study of the availability, quality and utilization of RH services available. Some components of SRH have been studied in different settings such as GBV services in DRC, EmOC in DRC (HeRAMS), but little is known about the availability, quality and utilization of services in crisis affected settings.

The IAWG decided to undertake a review of RH in crisis settings, supported by the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration of the US State Department, MacArthur Foundation and the International Planned Parenthood Federation. The review will assess the current situation of RH services for crisis-affected populations through a number of methodologies, including an assessment of MISP implementation in a current crisis or crisis response settings, an in-depth study of the availability and quality of RH services in two or more crisis-affected settings and an assessment of institutional readiness and capacity to provide or support RH services among national governments and NGOs.

The purpose of the assessments is to document availability, quality and utilization of RH services in selected crisis affected settings to improve programming and subsequently increase availability, quality and utilization of RH services. The assessments will provide information from a range of conflict affected settings to identify successes, achievements and gaps in provision of sexual and reproductive health services for crisis affected populations. It will inform policies and strategies on how to address sexual and reproductive health needs and rights in emergency situations.

The tentative locations for the in-depth assessments are South-Sudan (Maban), Burkina-Faso, Yemen and Democratique Republique of Congo (Goma).

Objectives

• To assess the availability, quality and utilization of RH services to inform and guide policy and planning.
• To propose how to adapt programs according to barriers and perceptions, in terms of information, education and communication efforts, and service delivery.
• To highlight differences between policies and practice, evidence-based decisions versus beliefs/myths/perceptions-based decisions.
• To propose how to improve quality and utilization of services through training of health providers, task-sharing/task-shifting, supplies (including new-devises) and infrastructure as required.
• To systematically assess the availability and use of facility-based RH services

The study will be using both quantitative and qualitative techniques such as focus group discussions, key informant interviews and health facility assessments.

SCOPE OF WORK:

• The consultant will be the lead investigator for the quantitative assessment of RH service availability and use using facility assessments including provider interviews, room by room inventory and record review (one element of the in-depth assessments) in each country.
• Undertake the assessments:
• 10 June to 14 July: South-Sudan;
• 15 July to 11 August: Yemen;
• 19 August to 15 September: Burkina-Faso; and
• 16 September to 13 October: DRC
• Contribute to the development of beneficiary reports and individual country reports.
• Conduct analysis of the facility assessment data and contribute to a multi-country analysis.
• Contribute to the development of a journal article.

DUTIES OF CONSULTANCY:

• Prior to visits, contact NGOs on the ground to gather information on health facilities located in the study areas and determine their ability/willingness to participate
• Travel to South-Sudan and Yemen 10 June-11 August.
• Travel to Burkina-Faso and DRC, 19 August- 13 October.
• Enter data into data entry program and conduct data analysis of the quantitative assessment of RH service availability and use.
• Write sections of the reports and journal article and provide overall review of draft versions.

DELIVERABLES:

• Completed data entry program with raw data.
• Analysed data (in English) from quantitative assessment of RH availability (facility assessments) from all four studies.
• Country and beneficiary reports in English from each study site, with input from assessment team and global evaluation steering committee.
• Draft article of study for peer reviewed journal, with input from assessment team and global evaluation steering committee.

TIME FRAME OF CONSULTANCY:

The consultancy will take place over a period of 18 weeks beginning June 10, 2013 and ending December 10, 2013.

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Job: Deputy Director for Operations

Location: Erbil, Iraq 
Description

The Deputy Director of Operations plays a key role in the leadership and management of IRC Iraq's program support departments, including Safety and Security, Human Resources, Administration & Supply Chain and Information Technology. He/she is responsible for ensuring quality program support services according to IRC principles and donor guidelines and that these services are completed in a timely manner and within budget.

Reporting to the Country Director and serving as member of the senior management team (SMT), the Deputy Director of Operations is expected to contribute to organizational strategic thinking, planning, and overall coordination efforts. This position has close working relations with the Deputy Directors of Programs, Finance Controller and Grants Manager as well as other program and region-based staff. This position will be based in Erbil with extensive travel to Dohuk, Baghdad and surrounding governorates.

Responsibilities:

Program Design

• Support the program staff in developing high-quality project proposals and budgets that include operational realities and requirements.
• Provide operational analysis and guidance to program expansion opportunities, including expansion to new regions, cities and programming sectors.

Human Resources

• Supervision of Sr. HR Manager.
• Verify that human resources policies and procedures are documented, disseminated and consistently applied across the country program. Ensure that compliance monitoring processes are developed and effectively implemented.
• Through collaboration with HR and program staff, ensure that each team is staffed appropriately according to need and funding availability. Ensure that IRC Iraq's staff recruitment is executed efficiently, through transparent, rigorous and soundly-justified procedures; and in compliance to national labor law and IRC policy.
• Work with the country and field offices to implement IRCconnect, staff training programs, and initiatives related to staff retention and nationalization strategies to maximize use of staff capacity and resources.
• Provide leadership support for the successful implementation of and adherence to the IRC Global HR Operating Policies and Procedures
• Provide support to the Sr. HR Manager in the roll out of IRC global HR initiatives.
• Ensure that the HR team is working in a harmonized manner and there is consistency among application of policy throughout all offices, and identify and implement mechanisms to ensure cooperation, communication and teamwork.
• Provide supportive guidance and supervision to the Field Coordinators in Baghdad and Erbil, Sr. HR Manager, and IT team . Discuss job expectations, set objectives and provide appropriate and timely feedback regarding performance, including timely implementation of the annual staff performance management system.
• Clearly define the training needs of direct reports and ensure they are able to access training and professional development resources appropriate to their skill gaps/needs.
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
• Lead with commitment, integrity and accountability to the 'IRC Way' – Global Standards for Professional Conduct

Administration & Supply Chain

• Supervision of Field Coordinators in Baghdad and Erbil.
• Ensure regular review/update of IRC Iraq's remote management plan for all field sites as the context and programming changes and that all personnel are complying with the remote management policies.
• Verify that admin & supply chain policies and procedures are documented, disseminated and consistently applied across the country program. Verify that relevant donor supply chain and procurement policies are consistently applied. Ensure that compliance monitoring processes are developed and effectively implemented.
• Assist the Admin & Supply Chain staff in developing and managing appropriate coordination mechanisms to ensure that all operational units are interacting well with each other, at the Country Office, across different field sites and with the Regional Unit, GSC, and other support entities.
• Assist logistics staff in working effectively with other units to improve planning and resource utilization. Work with program staff to ensure procurement planning and identification of operational support needs.
• In collaboration with the Finance Controller and Deputy Directors of Programs, ensure systems are streamlined between HR, Admin & Supply Chain, Finance and Programs.
• Provide input to the Country Director on potential areas of concern related to operational spending and effectiveness of in-country reporting and planning systems.
• Ensure full proactive involvement of key processes with the finance department including budget versus actual report input and necessary information for operational budget accuracy.
• Provide support to the Field Coordinators to ensure all field offices are functioning transparently and in compliance with IRC Supply Chain guidelines and procedures.

Information Technology

• Verify that information technology policies and procedures are documented, disseminated and consistently applied across the country program. Ensure that compliance monitoring processes are developed and effectively implemented.
• Support the IT staff to provide effective IT services and support to the Country Office and across different field sites.

Safety and Security

• By delegation of the CD, exercise authority over safety and security in the field based on the IRC Global Security Policy (article 14).
• Manage all aspects of the management of safety and security for the IRC in Iraq, including ensuring that the program has current, adequate and effective security management plans on file and that the plan is revised regularly.
• Collaborate with the Deputy Director of Programs overseeing security of programs and then Regional Safety and Security Advisor in assessing country program safety and security requirements and monitor security conditions, advise/inform the CD, staff, the RSSA on security phase changes, response measures, procedures and contingency planning.
• With support from the Deputy Director of Programs overseeing security of programs, review all reports related to safety and security incidents and conducts analysis of all incidents.
• In collaboration with the HR/Admin department in country, ensure that all IRC personnel, dependants, IRC and non-IRC visitors receive an orientation on security from their respective Security Manager within the first 24 hours of arrival in the country program.

Coordination & Representation

• Serve as an active member of the country program's Senior Management Team and occasionally deputize for the Country Director when he/she is out of the country or on leave.
• Ensure proactive communication with the Regional Unit, NY and UK offices as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Postgraduate degree in Business Management or relevant technical field preferred with a minimum of five years progressive management and leadership experience.
• Experience managing a large country team with a diverse portfolio; knowledge of major donors (including USAID/OFDA/PRM, ECHO/EC, DFID, UN Agencies).
• Strong finance background in budget development and analysis.
• Excellent leadership, people management, interpersonal and negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to develop harmonious teams in cross cultural context.
• Strong diplomacy skills. Ability to establish good working relationships with partners, donors and other stakeholders in a sensitive environment.
• Experience in HR management, Logistics, IT and security is strongly preferred.
• Sense of humor, discretion, flexibility and patience.
• Iraq or regional experience is preferred.
• Arabic language skills preferred.

The position is based in Erbil with frequent travel to Baghdad and to field sites in central and northern Iraq, including Dohuk. Movement is restricted in Baghdad but not in Erbil; housing is shared with senior staff in Erbil and with all international staff in Baghdad.

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Job: Employment Specialist

Location: Boise, ID, United States 
Description

Scope:

The Employment Specialist is responsible for managing the provision of services to assist newly arrived refugee clients, and some refugee clients receiving extended services, to attain self sufficiency through employment. Specifically, the Employment Specialist provides services that include employment preparation, placement, career enhancement and follow-up.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Providing intake, assessment, and pre-employment/job readiness orientation to clients eligible for employment services.
• Developing comprehensive employment plans for each employable adult.
• Providing both group and one-on-one intense job readiness orientations that provide clients with the basic skills required to enhance their employability.
• Developing and cultivating long term relationships with area employers in order to identify appropriate employment opportunities for clients.
• Determining specific employment opportunities appropriate to clients and assisting clients in accessing these opportunities by guiding them through the hiring process.
• Monitoring job performance, wage level, and employer/employee satisfaction.
• Assisting clients and employers as necessary with post placement issues and continuing employment needs.
• Ensuring timely and accurate compliance to all reporting requirements.
• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with the US job search process and the ability to coach effectively clients through the nuanced process of securing employment.
• Excellent communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.
• Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is desired.
• Proven success achieving goals and working effectively with all levels of staff in a multicultural environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.

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Job: Economic Recovery & Development Consultants

Location: Global 
Description

BACKGROUND

The Economic Recovery and Development Technical Unit (ERD) is currently accepting CVs from economic recovery and agriculture experts who may be interested in short-term positions with the IRC in the future. Appropriate CVs will be held on the ERD Consultant Database and consultants or short-term hires will be contacted as opportunities become available that match their skills.

The Economic Recovery & Development Technical Unit (ERD) was created in 2006 to provide technical assistance to country programs as they seek to integrate economic and livelihood initiatives into their programmes. ERD identifies standards and models that can be used, based on the particular situation and environment, and informs the field of best practices for economic and livelihoods programming.

REQUIREMENTS

Examples of assignments that are anticipated in the next 6 months:

• Consultant for RFA development (Asia/Caucasus) The consultant needs to have a good knowledge of a broad range of economic recovery and/or agricultural activities and be able to technically guide the project development process. Candidates must work well as a member of a team and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. There is a strong preference for individuals with experience in developing or running large USAID grants.
• Consultant on Climate Change and the Economy The consultant will review IRC program strengths and areas of operation and provide guidance to the technical unit and field offices on programming that can mitigate environmental damage, especially caused by climate change, and support the adaptation mechanisms of target communities.
• Expert in Value Chain Analysis IRC anticipates that over the next two years programming that utilizes a value chain approach will increase significantly. ERD seeks experts in Value Chain Analysis and Development who can support the technical unit's ongoing work.

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Job: Policy and Advocacy Officer

Location: London 
Description

Salary: £32,633 plus contributory pension

Must have right to work in the UK

BACKGROUND

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world's leading humanitarian relief organisations. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people survive, recover and rebuild their lives. The IRC delivers emergency aid, protects children, provides health care, prevents and responds to violence against women and girls, safeguards human rights and helps to kick-start economic recovery. Working in more than 40 countries, the IRC has restored hope and opportunity to many millions of people.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

The IRC's global headquarters are in New York. Our European headquarters – IRC-UK - were established in London in 1997 to support the organisation's global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. IRC-UK comprises approximately 40 staff across five departments.

ADVOCACY

IRC-UK, an independent British charity established in 1997, conducts advocacy on issues and countries of concern to IRC to UK and European targets, and provides a European perspective on humanitarian concepts, policy and programme practice to the IRC global network.

The UK advocacy team works closely with the IRC's global team of advocates in Washington, New York, Brussels and Geneva, as well as with teams in priority countries and regions. In particular, we work closely with the Brussels office to establish and implement European-wide advocacy and policy. The UK Advocacy team also works with the IRC's programme staff around the world and is able to access real time information from the field programmes, allowing IRC-UK to speak to the most salient issues facing refugees and displaced people.

Our current advocacy priorities include:

- Violence against women and girls

- Urban Refugees

- Syria

- Afghanistan

- Democratic Republic of Congo

- South Sudan

- Somalia

- Mali

- Other emergencies as they arise

SCOPE OF WORK

As part of a small, dynamic policy and advocacy team based in London, the IRC-UK Policy & Advocacy Officer will work closely with IRC staff throughout the organisation to help improve outcomes for those affected by conflict and natural disaster around the world. Specifically, this position will:

• F eed into and help implement IRC-UK's UK/European Advocacy Strategy, ensuring that it is firmly grounded in evidence from our programmes and a good analysis of our advocacy targets in the UK and Europe.
• Provide research and analysis on key humanitarian and related debates, and produce reports, briefing notes and other materials on key focus countries where IRC operates, and on the policy environment in the UK and Europe.
• Lead advocacy efforts on specific advocacy priorities, representing IRC to high profile policy-makers, practitioners, think-tanks, academic partners, the media and the public. Work closely with global IRC advocates to support the development of IRC Inc advocacy strategies and activities on those priority issues.
• Work closely with IRC UK External Relations team to develop coordinated advocacy and public campaigns on IRC priority themes and countries.
• Manage Policy and Advocacy temporary staff and Interns.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Advocacy

• Develop/update UK specific messages and identify advocacy targets on key IRC-UK priority countries/issues, with the support of Director of Policy and Advocacy.
• Lead IRC UK engagement with the UK parliament.
• Conduct advocacy with high-level UK/European advocacy targets including senior DFID and FCO staff and Members of Parliament on these key priorities, and where necessary provide support to other staff conducting advocacy on these issues.
• Produce materials for advocacy, communications and media purposes on IRC priorities through country visits and desk based research, including drafting or inputting into reports, briefing papers, submissions to government consultations and web content.
• In conjunction with Director of Policy and Advocacy, represent IRC at UK/European networks, fora, conferences and events.
• Draft updates and analysis of UK policy developments for UK and international staff.
• Draft and update IRC public-facing materials for advocacy and general communications/fundraising.
• Support efforts to build IRC presence and profile in the UK and EU parliaments including establishing relationships with key parliamentarians.
• Produce regular updates on the work of the UK policy and advocacy team for IRC Inc.

IRC UK strategic planning and reporting to Board

• Participate in at least two cross-departmental donor focal groups to shape IRC UK engagement with key institutional donors.
• Support Director of Policy and Advocacy in providing updates and information on IRC UK's advocacy work to board members and potential donors, presenting updates in person when required.

Events, External Communications and fundraising

• Work with the Policy and Advocacy team to organise annual policy forum at Ditchley Park, and other policy events on IRC issues including acting as an IRC speaker when required.
• Provide content for key communications material including website, 2-pagers, and annual report.

Administration

• Create and maintain internal systems, including contact lists, diaries of upcoming events and opportunities and other databases.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

Qualifications/Education/Knowledge:

• Masters degree, in a subject related to IRC's work (e.g. Development Studies, International Relations, Law, Refugee or Migration Studies, Conflict Studies)
• Good understanding of the discourse on conflict, fragile states, humanitarian response, post-conflict issues, and development effectiveness, as well as the international policy environment in which these issues are addressed
• Knowledge and understanding of the UK policy landscape and key advocacy targets, and processes governing humanitarian aid and development policy

Experience Required:

• Substantial experience working in a relevant policy role
• First-hand experience or knowledge of humanitarian aid and development policy and research and documentation of humanitarian issues
• Proven analytical skills and experience of producing detailed briefings on a variety complex policy issues
• Experience of public speaking

Skills/Abilities:

Excellent ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Ability to work independently and to deadlines

Ability to work in close collaboration with team members and remote field offices

Good analytical skills, and attention to detail

Good organisational and administrative skills

Personal Qualities:

• Commitment to team work
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Flexibility

Other:

• Ability to travel overseas sometimes at short notice to situations of conflict.

DESIRABLE

Qualifications/Education/Knowledge:

• Experience working with the EU and European Parliament.

Experience Required:

• Experience of working in a humanitarian setting
• Experience of managing members of staff
• Experience organising public events and conferences
• Experience of working with the media (including writing and broadcast interviews)

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong networking skills

TO APPLY

To apply, please send a CV (2 pages max.) and cover letter to Director of Policy and Advocacy, Selena Victor at applications@rescue-uk.org .

Please state clearly in the cover letter:

• Your reasons for applying
• Your relevant skills and experience (please refer to the person specification)
• Where you saw the job advertised

The closing date is: 10 am Monday 16 th September 2013

Please note that applications without a cover letter will be rejected automatically.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

In order to minimise administrative costs, IRC-UK will only contact short-listed candidates.

IRC-UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all job applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

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Job: Responsable protection et autonomisation de la femme / Women's Protection and Empowerment (WPE / GBV) Manager

Location: Bujumbura, Burundi 
Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Background

The IRC opened its offices in Burundi in 1996 and initially focused on life saving interventions and provision of immediate assistance to refugees and IDPs. IRC Burundi now focuses on development-oriented interventions in order to support the country's transition to lasting peace and stability.

The IRC has implemented a women's protection and empowerment (WPE) program in Burundi since 2005, with current activities in the refugee settings of Muyinga, Ruyigi and Bujumbura Mairie. The WPE program consists of 1) ensuring quality psychosocial, health and legal support services are available to survivors of gender-based violence through direct service provision, technical and financial support to partners, and building the capacity of key actors; 2) economic and social empowerment of women and girls to reduce their vulnerability to violence, 3) community mobilization to encourage changes in attitudes and behaviours that are harmful to women and girls, and; 4) coordination and advocacy on women's protection and empowerment.

Scope of Work

The Women's Protection and Empowerment Program Manager provides overall strategic direction and vision for the WPE program. In addition to overseeing the implementation of the activities listed above, the position plays an active role in the general strategic leadership of the country program. The position also serves as a representative of the WPE program at various levels including the national and local government, international and local NGO partners, UN organizations and other strategic partnerships. The position reports to the Deputy Director for Programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Representation & Partnership
• Form strong relationships with relevant Ministry officials, maintaining IRC as a key actor in women's protection and empowerment issues and advocacy at the national level;
• Develop, maintain and/or initiate partnerships with community based organizations, NGOs, UN Agencies and Government Ministries to support WPE programming;
• Represent IRC at WPE related coordination meetings, ensuring proper dissemination of information among relevant stakeholders;
• Support key staff to establish and/or maintain coordination mechanisms at provincial level.
• Program Management and Development
• Coordinate and support all WPE projects within IRC Burundi;
• Ensure the continued implementation of the IRC Burundi WPE Country Sector Strategy, and lead the revision of this document;
• Identify new funding opportunities and develop proposals in line with the Country Sector Strategy;
• Develop and maintain a monitoring & evaluation plan, including the systematic collection and analysis of data (in line with the GBV information management system), in collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator;
• Develop synergies with other programming areas (Child protection and Governance);
• Oversee program activities to ensure their compliance with the ‘do no harm' principal;
• Maintain regular communication with WPE, ERD and Health Technical Units to ensure quality programming.
• HR Management
• Participate in recruiting and training WPE staff;
• Supervise national coordinators. Provide ongoing support and mentoring;
• Ensure that all WPE staff have regular performance evaluations and receive ongoing feedback;
• Develop a capacity-building plan for WPE staff, and actively seek out formal and informal training opportunities for WPE staff.
• Budget, Administrative and Grants Management
• Ensure all grants are implemented according to donor regulations and guidelines;
• Review budget vs. actual reports, providing feedback as necessary;
• Ensure WPE staff and partners understand and respect the IRC Way;
• Ensure the timely submission of donor reports.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in humanitarian affairs, public health, social work, economics or a related field;
• Excellent understanding of gender dynamics and more particularly gender-based violence;
• At least two to four years' experience at a management level;
• Experience in refugee related work as well as around women's economic empowerment preferred
• Experience in a post-conflict context preferred;
• Demonstrated experience in supervising, mentoring and building capacity of expatriate and national staff;
• Demonstrated experience in project design and fundraising;
• Understanding of participatory tools for community mobilization and development an asset;
• Understanding of microfinance and community-based savings methodologies an advantage;
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills;
• Good working knowledge of standard computing software;
• Ability to speak, read and write French and English to a high level (native English or French-speaker preferred);
• Ability to live/work in a dynamic security environment and comply with security protocols.

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