Switzerland: Report Writer and Editor

Organization: International Council of Voluntary Agencies
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 06 Oct 2014

Terms of Reference

Consultancy: Report Writer and Editor

Background:

ICVA is a global network of humanitarian NGOs with a Secretariat based in Geneva. We are seeking a strong writer to work with us between October – December 2014 on collating, writing and/or editing a variety of reports, case studies and other documents.

Objective:

S/he will work with the Director of Partnerships and Policy to ensure various programme and project deliverables are achieved and well documented.

Specific Tasks:

• Gather and review existing documentation (reports and case studies)
• Interview Regional Representatives as necessary to fill documentation gaps
• Edit final reports linked to specific deliverables of projects
• Write and edit case studies
• Ensure documents are appropriately collated and ready for web upload.

Timeline:

Approximately 20 hours a week for 12 weeks between early/mid October and December 15, 2014.

Location:

The majority of this consultancy needs to be conducted from the ICVA office in Geneva. Some of the work, however, could be home-based.

Skills and experience:

S/he should have demonstrated experience in:

• editing
• working with humanitarian NGOs
• report writing (specifically for ECHO is desirable)

S/he will need to also have:

• excellent writing skills
• good team cooperation skills
• excellent organizational skills

How to apply:

Application:

A CV and motivation letter should be sent to recruitment2@icvanetwork.org by 6 October 2014. Interviews will be conducted Thursday and Friday, 9 and 10 October with a proposed start date of mid-October, 2014.

Germany: Financial Accounting Officer

Organization: Transparency International
Country: Germany
Closing date: 24 Oct 2014

Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 90 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it.

Main function: Coordination of day-to-day accounting processes with focus on supporting the implementation of a new financial accounting system. Accounting processes will involve processing of day-to-day business transactions, assistance in preparation of the financial statements and reporting to internal and external stakeholders. System implementation will include preparation and analysis of data, development of user manuals and testing and training on the new system.

Starting date: As soon as possible

Duration: Limited for 1 year, with the possibility of extension

Location: TI-Secretariat, Berlin, Germany

Department: Finance

Reporting lines: Chief Accountant

Job grade: II

Responsibilities:

· Support the approval process for incoming invoices; conduct data entry of incoming invoices and receipts into the accounting system

· Advise staff on invoice, credit card and petty cash related matters

· Reconcile and book daily bank and credit card statements

· Actively contribute to the implementation of a new accounting system; testing system capabilities, development of user manuals, preparation of data for migration to new system (Microsoft Navision)

· Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports to external authorities and stakeholders, including monthly VAT declaration as well as annual VAT return

Knowledge, experience and skills:

· Completed studies in accounting, finance, economics, or business or part or full qualification as accountant (e.g. Buchhalter/in, Steuerfachangestellte/r, ACCA/ACA)

· Track record of at least 2 years’ experience in accounting and taxes

· Proven experience in IT and bookkeeping systems, knowledge of Microsoft Navision and Oracle E-Business Suite a definite asset

· Excellent MS Office skills

· Strong organisational skills

· Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and against deadlines

· Hands-on team player

· Complete business fluency in written and spoken English required; proficiency in German an advantage; additional languages an asset

Other information about the post and the location:
Transparency International and its global network offer an inspiring work environment with real learning opportunities and support. Berlin is an attractive metropolitan city with relatively low cost of living.

To learn more about Transparency International, visit our website at www.transparency.org

How to apply:

Qualified candidates should submit, preferably via email, a cover letter, mentioning the origin of the application (RELIEFWEB), and CV in English to:

financialofficerjob@transparency.org

Deadline for applications is 24 October 2014.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. Transparency International is an equal opportunity employer.

Turkey: Procurement Manager - Gaziantep, Turkey (219339-927)

Organization: Mercy Corps
Country: Turkey
Closing date: 26 Nov 2014

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Procurement Manager is a member of the senior management team and is responsible for enabling excellence in all major procurement functions in Turkey (tenders over 1 million). The Procurement Manager will have a focus on managing the relationships and contracts Mercy Corps has with its major suppliers for FFP/FASD, FFP/BREAD, DFID and ECHO. All programs are high profile, demanding, and require significant commodity movement. The success of the programs will depend on a strong relationship between Mercy Corps and the suppliers, characterized by clearly communicated delivery schedules, timely payments and documented feedback on quality issues.

The program will be a fast, high-paced program to meet the needs of thousands of beneficiaries affected by the war. S/he ensures effective systems that support strategy for healthy, robust and integrated functions of local team members.

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The program provides emergency, life-saving materials to families affected by the Syrian crisis.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Strategy and Vision

• Contribute to the country strategic planning process.
• Help to set up the support services and ensure the existence of a response logistics and procurement plan given the context and the needs.
• Read all program proposals and effectively contribute to program implementation and development.

Team Management

• Assist Country Operation Manager to ensure that the operations team and new staff are properly trained.
• Orient and develop the capacity of the team and assist with continued development of career path for operations staff.
• Facilitate operations aspects of program planning, and upcoming operations resources needs, especially procurements.
• Work with all Mercy Corps staff to ensure smooth introduction and adoption of procurement systems.
• Assist teams in understanding their roles and responsibilities in terms of interaction with operations.
• Be responsible for full and proper implementation of Mercy Corps systems of management, compliance and control as described in Mercy Corps field manuals.
• Work with finance compliance to mitigate fraud, conflict of interest and legal ramifications of Mercy Corps activities.

Operations Management – Procurement

• Manage relationships and contracts with the supplier for program needs.
• Develop a detailed and time bound project procurement plan for procurement of goods.
• Develop tender documents and manage supplier selection process.
• Liaise with finance (both Turkey and HQ) to ensure compliance and payment schedules.
• Conduct visit to supplier to check the goods quality.
• Work closely with program management to facilitate program planning and upcoming procurement resources needs.
• Work closely with program and finance teams to deliver successful programs while demonstrating excellent stewardship of donor funds and compliance with MC and donor regulations.
• Manage all project procurement functions compliance and control as described in Mercy Corps Field Procurement Manuals contained in the office in a Box.
• Work closely with finance compliance to mitigate fraud, conflict of interest, and legal ramifications of Mercy Corps procurement activities.
• Ensure that all Mercy Corps procurement contracts and business transactions/relationships are transparent and incompliance with Turkish law and Mercy Corps/donor policies.
• Oversee all procurement functions related to the project.

Security

• Work closely with the country team security focal point to develop and maintain systems that ensure the safety and security of the team and which minimize the potential for loss or theft of commodities.

Personal Leadership

• Consistently demonstrate flexibility, resilience and ability to maintain positive relationships and composure, even under difficult circumstances.
• Maintain high ethical standards and treat people with respect and dignity.
• Demonstrate an awareness of his/her own strengths and development needs.

Representation

• Interface with stakeholders responsible for coordinating all supply shipments via the appropriate approval processes.
• Communicate with local partners in a manner consistent to the program team in terms of paperwork and documentation of goods.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with all stakeholders, vendors, suppliers, etc.

Organizational Learning:As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries:*Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.*

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Procurement team

ACCOUNTABILITY:

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Country Operations Manager

WORKS DIRECTLY WITH :Procurement/Logistics staff, Program Managers, Finance Manager, Security Staff

COLLABORATES WITH: Operations Manager, Procurement Officer, all MC logistics and operations team as required

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• 4- 7 years of field experience setting up and managing administration, procurement, logistics, and human resource systems with humanitarian NGOs with supervisory responsibilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of complex emergencies, related security concerns and appropriate responses with experience in insecure environments.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, following procedures, meeting deadlines and working and problem-solving independently and cooperatively.
• Knowledge of Mercy Corps systems and procedures desirable; M&E experience preferred and knowledge of USAID regulations helpful.
• Excellent negotiation and representation skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication, organizational, prioritization and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent oral and written English skills are required. Turkish or Arabic skills are desirable.
• Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

The successful Procurement Manager will be good at problem solving and have the ability to deliver successful programs while demonstrating excellent stewardship of donor funds and compliance with MC and donor regulations. S/he will maintain strong cooperative relationships with other departments and interact effectively with international and national personnel, both in a managerial as well as training capacity, while demonstrating the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities. S/he will be able to live and work closely with a diverse team of individuals in a highly intense and fluid work and security environment and be willing to travel regularly to Mercy Corps field offices and project sites. The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive on evolving and changing environments, and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.

LIVING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The position is based in Gaziantep, Turkey and unaccompanied. Living conditions will be group housing. Staff will have access to good medical services, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and shops. This position requires (5% of time) travel by vehicle within Turkey pending security clearance.

Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps' policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues. The current no-visibility policy will require discipline in the use of social media to ensure that information about Mercy Corps operations are not inadvertently made public which could place staff and programs at risk.

How to apply:

Please apply directly at:
http://mercycorps.silkroad.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjo...

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: RUSSIAN SPEAKING ACCOUNTANTS – International Opportunities | 2 Weeks – 12 Months

Organization: Accounting for International Development
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, World
Closing date: 24 Oct 2014

Are you a qualified accountant or an experienced finance expert? Can you speak Russian and English? Do you want to travel the world using your skills to build the financial capacity of charity organisations? If so, we may have the perfect roles for you!

Accounting for International Development (AfID) has been sourcing volunteer accountants for international charities since 2009 and now we need Russian speaking accounting professionals to assist our partners abroad. Having placed over 550 volunteers in roles with over 340 charities across 37 countries, we are now expanding our operations to bring financial expertise to even more charities. Here we hope to develop our partners’ accounting skills and train them in order to become self-sufficient as many of our partners are small grass-roots, community-led organisations that simply cannot afford to hire or train an accountant. The need for accounting expertise in this sector is vital, with many charity organisations receiving limited funding, it is the role of the accountant to maximise the efficiency of the funds available and help the organisations to grow financially.

Whilst we specifically require Russian speaking accountants for immediate roles, there is always a high demand for any bilingual accountant – especially Spanish and French speakers. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to get away from the humdrum of the office life and do something truly inspiring to help others. Our charity partners range from small community based organisations right through to the largest international NGOs and charities in the international development sector. Between them they work tirelessly to address a host of issues in the hope of bettering society as a whole, from agricultural development in rural Africa, to women’s rights in Asia, from homelessness in Latin America to preventing disease, disaster and destitution worldwide.

We have a comprehensive range of projects for you to choose from and can tailor assignments to your needs and availability. This flexibility allows us to find the perfect volunteer for each organisation and makes volunteering a viable option for accountants who otherwise might not consider supporting our partner organisations. In many instances we have found that volunteering is an excellent way to gain experience in the sector and many of our accountants have changed careers in order to assist charity organisations in a more permanent fashion. We have programmes in place to support this desire as well and with our network of partners and volunteers are able to provide quality, proven advice on all matters associated with financial services in the international development sector.

Our assignments offer a highly rewarding experience for accountants who wish to give something back, but also for our charity partners as the efforts of our volunteers helps them to become more sustainable and ensures their financial viability so that they may continue to help those who need it most.

How to apply:

Do something incredible and help to make a positive impact on the lives of those less fortunate, contact us on +44 (0) 208 741 7000 or email info@afid.org.uk to find out more.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: WASH Officer

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 18 Oct 2014

BACKGROUND:

International Medical Corps is a leading international humanitarian agency who responds to the population’s health and psychosocial needs in humanitarian settings, while also supporting the recovery of systems and services in transitional and development contexts. Currently, the technical team provides leadership and advisory support across International Medical Corps HQ departments, contributes to global policy and practice and direct technical support to country program teams inclusive of: reproductive health, gender based violence, mental health & psychosocial support, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and monitoring and evaluation. This is further enhanced by a nutrition and food security team who provide technical leadership and support to country programs.

International Medical Corps’ WASH strategy specifically acknowledges the need for strengthening the areas of a) integrative approaches, b) hygiene and sanitation promotion and c) WASH in health facilities. The WASH team is currently expanding to addressing these issue in a systematic and pro-active manner.

This position is thereby focused on supporting the more senior WASH roles to achieve consistent delivery of integrated, evidence based interventions in humanitarian and transitional settings.

KEY RESULTS AREAS (ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES):

Administrative Support:

· Finalize and maintain WASH equipment inventory

· Further develop and maintain project list including WASH components, and WASH program staff contact list

· Ensure the accurate filing of project documentation

Quality Assurance, Monitoring and Evaluation:

· Assist in regular field data collection and analysis, as well as the compilation of technical resources and lessons learned from the field

· Draft training tools on relevant technical topics for various internal audiences

Learning, Innovation and Knowledge Management:

· Organize and maintain technical resources library and ensure the dissemination of updates to field staff on a regular basis

· Assist in the development of technical guidelines and tools

· Further develop and maintain internal WASH website

· Support research and produce briefing papers on relevant technical topics as directed by the Global WASH Advisor

· Support country teams and communications department in the drafting of articles, updates, etc.

· Assist in the establishment of GIS-supported activity mapping in selected countries

Other Tasks and Responsibilities:

· Maintain positive working relationships with members of technical units, as well as other departments

· Any other tasks or responsibilities based on organizational and programming need as assigned by the Global WASH Advisor.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

· Relevant professional background in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)

· Good understanding of the linkages between WASH, public health, and development

· Dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment

· Ability and willingness to do handle administrative support

· General knowledge of international/intergovernmental institutions, and a solid interest in humanitarian response and development

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently, as well as part of a team

· Professional demeanour

· Good written and oral communication skills

· Solid French language skills desired

How to apply:

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified candidates should send C.V with a covering email/letter to:recruitment@internationalmedicalcorps.org.uk or by post to Human Resources/Recruitment, 1st Floor 254-258 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7EB.

CLOSING DATE

Closing date is 5PM UK Time, 18 October 2014. However, due to the urgent need to fill this role, applications will be reviewed as and when received prior to the closing date.

INTERVIEW DATE

TBD

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Regional Emergency Manager, Middle East

Organization: Christian Aid
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 28 Sep 2014

About the role

An experienced professional is required to manage Christian Aid’s humanitarian and disaster risk reduction work in the Middle East. You will need to be a confident manager and communicator, able to deal with different people throughout the organization.

This role is responsible for developing and implementing high quality and accountable programmes that attract resources, enabling us and our partners to meet Christian Aid’s humanitarian and DRR objectives as a core part of the Middle East regional programme. The role has particular responsibility for managing humanitarian programmes in Gaza, but will work closely with colleagues from across the International Department and beyond, including fundraising, media, communications and policy and advocacy staff.

About you

You will understand the complexity of working in various parts of the Middle East, and know what it takes to deliver high quality work and perform to tight deadlines. You will have a background in international humanitarian work and good knowledge of resilience, disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. You will need significant experience of emergency/humanitarian programmes including emergency preparedness and the links between emergency and development work. You will have considerable knowledge of the application of key humanitarian standards into programming. You should also have experience of programme appraisal, monitoring and evaluation, and working through partners.

Candidates need to have a degree in a development-related discipline, with substantial knowledge of emergency relief, rehabilitation, disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and development. Other essentials are excellent writing and communication skills in English, with knowledge of Arabic, Kurdish or other regional languages desirable.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the UK working on a fixed term contract of 2 years. Please ensure you address the competency requirements for the post in your supporting statement.

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

How to apply:

Application is by submission of a CV with supporting statement through the system via our website.

Turkey: Chief of party

Organization: Chemonics
Country: Turkey
Closing date: 03 Oct 2014

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the newly awarded U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI). This is a $7 million, two-year cooperative agreement based out of Gaziantep, Turkey. The initiative will provide sub-grants to local councils, civil society actors, and organizations in Syria to build a participatory society where citizens can make decisions that affect their lives and hold their governments accountable. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaboratively create and implement a strategi?c, long-term programmatic vision
• Provide overall project leadership, management, and technical direction
• Support the design and implementation of new programs
• Liaise with government counterparts and local partners
• Manage and supervise project personnel
• Ensure that project assistance is technically sound and appropriate
• Oversee work planning, performance management, and strategic communications

Qualifications:

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in international affairs, public administration, public policy, or another related field
• Minimum ten years of program management experience (with progressively increasing responsibilities) with a U.S. government foreign affairs agency
• Experience as chief of party on a donor-funded project preferred
• Experience working with local counterparts, such as local councils, grantees, and NGOs
• Experience working in unstable areas, particularly in the Middle East, strongly preferred
• Experience supervising multiple professional staff required
• Experience working on projects that provide institutional capacity building for local government entities preferred
• Experience managing complex U.S. government contracts and agreements preferred
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize multiple work assignments in an extremely fast-paced environment, and exercise professional judgment required
• Ability to obtain a Turkish visa
• Fluent English and Arabic (written and spoken) required
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

How to apply:

Send electronic submissions to MEPISyriaCOP@chemonics.com by October 2, 2014. Please include "Chief of Party" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith only "Chief of Party - MEPI" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

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Lao People's Democratic Republic (the): UK & LAOS | Accountant for Human Trafficking Rehabilitation Org. | 1-2 Months | Oct-Jan

Organization: Accounting for International Development
Country: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 25 Oct 2014

Prostitution and sex trafficking is a serious issues in Laos, as it is in much of Asia, but in Laos women’s rights are developing and they have historically played a pivotal role in politics and the governance of Laos. The work of our partner is doing a lot to help women who have been affected by human trafficking and provides them with the support they need to recover from the ordeal. They aim to restore the security and rights of victims, by providing safe centres for rehabilitation. In these centres, they provide medical and psychological assistance to the women, as well as education and vocational training, to eventually help them reintegrate into society. They run two social enterprises in Vientiane and Sevdannakhet, which are set up as beauty salons, used for training the women and helping them to earn an income.

As one of their donors has pulled out, there have been numerous cutbacks that have affected the staff and subsequently the knowledge base of their finance staff. Therefore they are having to downscale their spending, and adjust for the change. There is a Chief Accountant in Vientiane, and the admin staff in Sevannakhet send their monthly stats to the Chief Accountant, who consolidates the accounts. This person is not highly experienced, and a recently audit raised several issues that our partner hopes you will be able to address.

They have recently had a finance volunteer from France, who went some way to building the staff's capacity. They are now doing bank reconciliations and tracking cash-flow, but as their training was very recent, your help is needed to keep it fresh and reinforced. You will be the first AfID volunteer on site, so your role will also include doing a general assessment of their internal controls, identifying any weaknesses and reviewing those highlighted by the audit, and implementing any recommendations where necessary. There will be opportunity to travel between the two offices to train staff in both locations, the Chief Accountant would also like support with creating budgets.

The work that our partner does is indispensable to the victims that they support, it is up to you to ensure that their work may continue. Whether you’re looking for a break from the office life or are hoping to begin a career in the international development sector, this role would be a perfect experience and would make a world of difference for our partner and the women they support.

There is the option of free accommodation in the residency centre, but due to the nature of the organisation this option would only be available for female volunteers. For male volunteers there is a very reasonably priced guesthouse nearby the organisation.

How to apply:

This is an issue that urgently needs addressing and you can help. Please contact us on +44 (0) 208 741 7000 or email info@afid.org.uk to find out more.

Netherlands: Communications Advisor Themes

Organization: MSF - Holland
Country: Netherlands
Closing date: 08 Oct 2014

Artsen zonder Grenzen / Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent medical, emergency relief organization that provides assistance to people worldwide, regardless of their background, religion or political convictions. Above all, we aim to save lives and to offer medical care to victims of disasters, wars and epidemics. MSF Operational Centre Amsterdam (OCA) currently operates medical humanitarian interventions in 25 countries. On a yearly basis MSF-Holland deploys approximately 1100 international staff and employs 7000 national staff. At headquarters in Amsterdam, around 220 employees offer their support to the projects.

For our office in Amsterdam we are looking for a:

Communications Advisor Themes (100%)

The challenge:

As part of the Advocacy and Communications team, the Communications Advisor Themes (CA) plays a key role in coordinating and collaborating between various OCA offices to create sustained communication campaigns around key advocacy themes. The CA Themes will be responsible for leading the process of production of high-impact communication campaigns on critical cross-cutting thematic issues.

The scope of the CA’s work ranges from local to international level, and includes the production and dissemination of pertinent and high quality communications materials to the MSF network -consisting of 19 MSF sections across the globe.

The CA Themes needs to work collaboratively with a multiplicity of counterparts, including the Humanitarian Affairs Advisors, Operational Managers at HQ, Public Health Department, Country Managers in project countries, with specialist campaigns (eg Access Campaign), and with all major global media outlets, to engage and encourage journalists to communicate on thematic issues and projects. For this purpose you will be required to make field visits and international trips. Total amount of travel expected is maximum 40%.

Your responsibilities:

§ Scans the MSF and humanitarian context and is able to identify cross-cutting issues and themes which require more comprehensive, long-term communications projects to ensure sustained attention.

§ Devises communications strategies and media plans to advance our advocacy work on selected themes and projects.

§ Coordinates the use of OCA resources across Amsterdam, Berlin, and London offices towards visible, ambitious, sustained high-impact public communication campaigns around the agreed themes and objectives defined.

§ Integrates OCA’s efforts with similar initiatives by other OCs or the Access Campaign, to avoid duplication; ensure optimal use of resources (including materials); utilization of key strategic media outlets (US, Australia, Hong Kong, South Africa, etc) and identification of opportunities for cooperation within the MSF movement.

§ This position will require extensive travel to the field often for several weeks at a time, up to a maximum of 40% of time.

§ The Project Manager could be assigned to other priority themes within Operational Communications as identified and agreed with the Coco and will be available to cover communications in emergencies when exceptional circumstances require it.

Your profile:

We are looking for a communications/advocacy/campaigning expert with at least 3 years of professional experience preferably in an international (NGO) environment.

· Excellent strategic communication and advisory skills are essential, proven in a journalistic or public communication environment.

· Outstanding interpersonal skills are required, along with strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and sound judgment.

· Ability to work in a high pressured environment is crucial to this position, as are successful negotiation and diplomatic skills.

· A sound knowledge of humanitarian action, along with international affairs and media are a must, complemented by knowledge and strong affinity with the work of MSF.

· You need to be a highly motivated and creative team player, who shows initiative and innovation. You have the flexibility to respond to emergency communications needs, and frequent international travel.

· An excellent command of the English language is essential.

· Experience in digital content/multimedia production is an asset.

APPLICATIONS WHICH DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS ABOVE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

We offer:

· a contract for one year with a renewal option subjected to the continuation of the project;

· a gross salary between € 2,598 & € 3,712 depending upon relevant professional experience and based upon a 40-hour working week;

· a premium free pension;

· 30 days annual leave per year;

· a stimulating, professional environment in an international organisation.

The closing date for application is 8 October 2014.

Acquisition as a result of this vacancy is not appreciated.

How to apply:

Information & Application

Do you recognize yourself in the profile? Please send us your letter of application and Curriculum Vitae in English, officejobs@amsterdam.msf.org to the attention of Amanda van Hoorn, Personnel Advisor HQ.

Please mention “Communication Advisor Themes” in the subject line. We appreciate it if you can also mention where you came across the vacancy.

Acquisition as a result of this vacancy is not appreciated.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: SPECIALIST WASH IN HEALTH FACILITIES CONSULTANT

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 18 Oct 2014

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Location: London (some travel required which may include to West Africa)

Start date: 1^st November 2014

Duration: 6 months

BACKGROUND:

International Medical Corps is a leading international humanitarian agency who responds to the population’s health and psychosocial needs in humanitarian settings, while also supporting the recovery of systems and services in transitional and development contexts. Currently, the technical team provides leadership and advisory support across International Medical Corps HQ departments, contributes to global policy and practice and direct technical support to country program teams inclusive of: reproductive health, gender based violence, mental health & psychosocial support, water, sanitation and hygiene, and monitoring and evaluation. This is further enhanced by a nutrition and food security team who provide technical leadership and support to country programs.

The situation in regards to water supply and sanitation in health facilities in particular in humanitarian and transitional settings is often deficient. International Medical Corps’ WASH strategy acknowledges this need, and prioritizes addressing the issue in a systematic and pro-active manner. This position is thereby focused on leading this specific WASH strategic direction to achieve consistent delivery of integrated, evidence based interventions at health facilities in humanitarian and transitional settings.

KEY RESULTS AREAS:

The Specialist WASH in Health Facilities provides technical support with the aim to strengthen the organization’s capacity and implementation quality in the area of WASH in health facilities through;

• Work collaboratively in a team of technical specialists and advisors across sectors and cross-cutting issues such as SBC/BCC, DRR, resiliency building etc;
• Advise HQ and country teams on strategic opportunities for WASH in health facilities;
• Develop technical guidance for WASH interventions in health facilities in humanitarian responses and development settings;
• Contribute to identifying and building strategic partnerships at global and country level;
• Strengthen internal and external coordination and collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

The following are therefore the key tasks for this position;

· Provide technical guidance to relevant staff and country teams on appropriate interventions addressing WASH in health facilities, including preparedness for outbreak response;

· Conduct joint assessments with IMC and counterparts in Health, Nutrition and DRR for ensuring integration of WASH in Health facility infrastructure and quality health & nutrition services are delivered.

· Develop and deliver capacity building initiatives with identified stakeholders, including training and mentoring for WASH field staff based on gaps in specific areas of knowledge and practice;

· Coordinate and collaborate with relevant HQ technical and support departments as it relates to related program development and implementation;

· Promote the development, adaptation, testing and mainstreaming of good practice in needs assessment, project design, implementation, and M & E for WASH in health facilities;

· Engage HQ- and field-based staff in lesson learning and use results for program quality improvement;

· Lead on assigned organizational initiatives, such as WASH for the Trauma Surgical Deployment Unit (TSDU);

· Ensure effective and efficient program monitoring and reporting processes are in place and implemented in full collaboration with the Technical Unit M&E team;

· Participate in and contribute to global and regional platforms and forums concerning WASH in health facilities programming, such as the WHO initiative on the “Fundamental Need for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services in Health Care Facilities”

· Build the evidence of good practices in WASH in health facilities, and ensure that field teams incorporate these into their programs;

· Participate in relevant meetings at the national, international and policy levels in assigned area of work to advance International Medical Corps’ WASH objectives. This may include meetings with governmental donor agencies, various UN Agencies, the Global WASH Cluster, as well as conferences and meetings of health and WASH organizations.

· Any other tasks or responsibilities based on organizational and programming need as assigned by the Senior Global WASH Technical Advisor.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

· Master’s degree in water sanitation engineering, or related field

· Proven experience in WASH in health facilities implementation at the field-level, including in outbreak situations

· Familiarity with relevant standards and guidelines for WASH in health facilities

· Proven experience in capacity building, facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes, organizational learning, and change processes

· Proven experience in facility-based outbreak preparedness and response

· Strong written and oral communications skills including ability to develop technical guidance and give presentations to colleagues in and outside of International Medical Corps

· Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively in different settings and across cultures

· Willingness to travel up to 50% of time

How to apply:

Qualified candidates should send C.V with a covering email/letter to:recruitment@internationalmedicalcorps.org.uk or by post to 1st Floor 254-258 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7EB.

CLOSING DATE:

Closing date is 5PM UK Time, 18 October 2014. However, due to the urgent need to fill this role, applications will be reviewed as and when received prior to the closing date.

INTERVIEW DATE

TBD

Switzerland: CONSULTANT STRENGTHENING ACCOUNTABILITY TO AFFECTED POPULATIONS (AAP) THROUGH NETWORK LEARNING

Organization: International Council of Voluntary Agencies
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 12 Oct 2014

Terms of Reference

Research consultant

strengthening accountability to affected populations (AAP)*through network learning*

1. Summary

ICVA is seeking to carry out a desk review in order to explore examples of Best Practices in the area of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) and how these are shared with peers through partnerships and/or networks both in operational settings and via policy development. The research output should also identify, where possible, the extent to which the IASC’s Commitments for Accountability to Affected Populations are reflected in NGO accountability practices.

1. Rationale

In light of these commitments and as a member of the IASC, ICVA is seeking to conduct a desk review to highlight some examples of Best Practice within the ICVA membership and wider humanitarian community to identify various means of employing tools and methodologies to achieve organisational goals on AAP. Earlier this year, ICVA’s three Regional Hubs hosted learning events with member and non-member NGOs to share their respective understanding and approaches to AAP. The results of the desk review will be used to inform future workshops and advocacy to strengthen the visibility of AAP within the NGO community.[1]

1. Objectives

The objectives of the consultancy are to:

1. Based on the results of the desk review, identify a strategy and methodology for collecting Best Practice examples and advocacy routes at the regional and country level through ICVA’s members and indicate how to improve upon dissemination within the ICVA network.
2. Identify ways that AAP can be enhanced by ICVA’s policy outreach and advocacy.
3. Make recommendations as to where, within the current tools and resources available, the ICVA Secretariat can strengthen the commitments to AAP. These recommendations should be defined with a view to informing future activities in support of AAP at the Geneva and regional levels.

The consultancy will refer to the various global initiatives on AAP (such as the Sphere Project, the on-going process of developing a Core Humanitarian Standard, the HAP International Standard, etc.) and will explore the relationship of current Best Practice to the five commitments identified by the IASC. These include:

1. Leadership/governance: ensuring feedback and accountability mechanisms are integrated into country strategies, programme proposals, monitoring and evaluations, recruitment, staff inductions, trainings and performance management, partnership agreements, and highlighted in reporting.
2. Transparency / Information sharing: providing accessible and timely information to affected populations on organizational procedures, structures and processes that affect them to ensure that they can make informed decisions and choices, and facilitate a dialogue between an organization and its affected populations over information provision.
3. Feedback and Complaints: Actively seeking the views of affected populations to improve policy and practice in programming, ensuring that feedback and complaints mechanisms are streamlined, appropriate and robust enough to deal with (communicate, receive, process, respond to and learn from) complaints about breaches in policy and stakeholder dissatisfaction.
4. Participation: Enabling affected populations to play an active role in the decision-making processes that affect them through the establishment of clear guidelines and practices to engage them appropriately and ensure that the most marginalized and affected are represented and have influence.

5. Design, monitoring and evaluation: Designing, monitoring and evaluating the goals and objectives of programmes with the involvement of affected populations, feeding learning back into the organisation on an on-going basis and reporting on the results of the process. The organisation learns from experience to continually improve its performance

6. Methodology

The methodology for the assessment will include a desk review of relevant IASC and ICVA (and member) documents as well as what is more broadly found to be relevant (by the consultant) within the humanitarian community.

The consultant will have access to ICVA’s archive and online materials for the synthesis. The consultant will provide periodic progress updates to ICVA’s Director of Partnerships and Policy. The consultant will benefit from some preliminary materials to be provided by ICVA including some existing AAP materials, the reports from the regional learning events and list of key informants.

The Asia Regional Representative and the Director of Partnerships & Policy will be the consultant’s main contacts to provide oversight to the desk review, and to help identify relevant documents and focal points, as well as review the recommendations of the report.

5.Deliverables

1. A draft work plan outlining timeline, list of key resources and contact persons
2. A draft inception report outlining results of the desk review and identifying a preliminary list of positive trends in AAP learning and perceived obstacles
3. A final report of not more than 20 pages which meets the three objectives above, highlighting the AAP learning and practice trends, as well as a detailed methodology for collecting Best Practice examples and advocacy routes at the regional and country level through ICVA’s members
4. Timeline and costs

Compensation will be competitive and in accordance with the experience of the consultant. It would cover up to 15 consultancy days. The final report will be due Friday, 14 November.

1. Supervision

Supervision will be remotely by the Asia Regional Representative (based in Bangkok) and by the Director of Partnerships & Policy (based in Geneva).

1. Qualifications or specialized knowledge/ experience required

· Proven understanding of and professional experience working on issues related to accountability to affected populations.

· 8 years of progressively responsible professional work experience with a focus on humanitarian and/or international assistance.

· Excellent writing, conceptual and analytical skills.

· Demonstrated professional research and writing experience.

9.Deadline for Submissions

[1] The IASC defines accountability as “the obligation on the part of public officials to report on the usage of public resources and answerability for failing to meet stated performance objectives”^[1]. In April 2011, the Inter Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Principals agreed that communication with and inclusion of crisis-affected populations in providing humanitarian assistance are integral parts of achieving accountability to affected populations. The IASC Principals endorsed five Commitments for Accountability to Affected Populations (see below) and agreed to incorporate these into the policies and operational guidelines of their respective organizations. They also agreed to promote these Commitments with operational partners, within Humanitarian Country Teams and amongst humanitarian Cluster members, and to develop plans to put these commitments into practice.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are requested to submit (1) a letter of interest, outlining their relevant background and experience, (2) an updated CV, and (3) 1 writing samples to recruitment4@icvanetwork.org with Q and A research in the subject line by Sunday 12 October, 2014.

Switzerland: Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) - March 2015 - Switzerland

Organization: Medair
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 05 Jan 2015

Role and Responsibilities

If you have professional experience that matches one or more of the Medair sectors below, but you cannot see any current jobs that fit your profile, apply directly for the Medair ROC, our “Relief and Recovery Orientation Course”. We will try and match your profile to our upcoming field vacancy needs and if there is a good match, we will consider you for this or a future ROC. Everyone who works as an Internationally Recruited Staff in one of our field programmes must first successfully complete the ROC.

Project Overview

The ROC is an intensive experiential orientation to relief work with Medair. The ROC simulation includes practical exercises, research, and daily updates of changing field conditions and security bulletins. Participants experience the challenges of relief work through practical simulations and become familiar with Medair’s values, projects, and country programmes.

This 7-day course is held three/four times a year, normally in Switzerland or in Europe, occasionally in the United States. If you are accepted, the cost of the course is dependent on your relief or development experience. Each participant will be interviewed by a senior member of the Medair Human Resources team to evaluate the week and discuss their possible future with Medair in a field programme. The majority of the candidates that have successfully complete the ROC, start a career with Medair.

Medair

Medair is a humanitarian organisation inspired by Christian faith to relieve human suffering in some of the world’s most remote and devastated places. We save lives in emergencies and then stay to help people recover from crisis with dignity - working side by side with communities to leave a lasting impact. We provide a range of emergency relief and recovery services: health care and nutrition; safe water, sanitation, and hygiene; shelter and infrastructure. As signatories of the Red Cross Code of Conduct, we believe that aid should be given to everyone who is in need, regardless of political, social or religious viewpoint.

ROC Dates and Locations

ROC Course Location / Dates / Application Closing Date

Vallorbe, near Geneva, Switzerland / 28^th February – 7^th March 2015 / 5^th January 2015

Vallorbe, near Geneva, Switzerland / 6^th June – 13^th June 2015 / 12^th April 2015

Initial Contract Details

If a field contract is signed after the ROC, it normally ranges from (a minimum of) 12 months to 2 years

Field Workplace

Medair is currently working in Afghanistan,D.R. Congo,Haiti,Iraq,Madagascar**, thePhilippines,Somalia,**South Sudan and Syria (regional response in Lebanon and Jordan). Field contracts given will be based in one of these countries or any new programmes that Medair starts up.

Experience / Qualifications / Trainings

Medair seeks a range of professionals with experience, qualifications and training in the following sectors:

Senior Management

• Senior managers, business executives, leaders with years of experience successfully managing teams and projects; (Project) Management experience, business administration, development studies, security management, leadership training.

Health and Nutrition

• Medical doctors, nurses, nutritionists, public / clinical health professionals, those with tropical medicine or public health training and experience, M&E officers, reproductive health specialists (including midwifes), epidemiologists and behaviour change communication specialists.

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

• Engineering (civil, water resources, environmental), hydrologists, water treatment specialists, hygiene promotion managers, specialists in chemical contaminants, environmental health professionals, WASH programme assessors and evaluators.

Shelter and Infrastructure

• Engineers (civil / structural), or professionals with a degree in architecture, construction management or quantity surveying; we also consider construction site managers, supervisors, forepersons, clerks of works, construction managers, architectural technicians, building technologists, and built-environment specialists.

Logistics / Supply Chain

• Logistics managers, fleet managers, transport managers, facility managers, warehouse managers, procurement / purchase managers, stock managers, supply-chain managers, and import / export coordinators.

Project Support

• Business management / administration, office management, finance, accounting, logistics or HR experience.

Communications / Marketing

• Professionals with experience in communications, public relations, media, fundraising, brand management or marketing, donor relations, journalism, copywriting, and photography.

Finance / Grant Management

• Accountants, bookkeepers, and finance managers; sometimes financial consultants and advisors, business managers and account managers.

Human Resources

• Human Resources advisors, managers and generalists, sometimes HR trainers, recruitment managers, talent management professionals, and reward managers.

Information & Communications Technology

• IT managers, end-user-professionals, help-desk professionals, and LAN-support professionals, all with management experience.

For all our positions in the field, we are seeking a:

• Relevant professional qualification
• Post-graduate qualification in relief or development desirable

Languages

• Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written)
• Working knowledge of French (spoken and written) for French-speaking field programmes

Experience / Competencies required (for most field positions)

Medair is looking for candidates with the following experience and competencies:

• Minimum 1 year's professional experience in one of the sectors referred to above
• Project management and team management experience
• Management experience desirable, especially in a relief environment
• Experience in dealing with donors and government officials desirable
• Experience in training/mentoring staff; team player with strong relational skills
• Experience in cross cultural communication techniques; diplomatic and sensitive to cross cultural issues
• Good negotiation skills, especially in the context of another culture
• Clear verbal and written communication skills; able to express views clearly
• Committed to team-building, and to consultative and servant leadership
• Planning, assessment and analytical skills; report writing and proposal writing skills desirable
• · Good level of self-motivation, with a pro-active approach to work, problem solver, dynamic, mature
• Able to prioritise clearly and oversee multiple tasks
• Capacity to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Ability to live and work in conflict and rural environment

Medair Standard Working Requirements for the Field

• At least one year’s professional experience in a relevant field
• Committed Christians
• Commitment to Medair values (faith, hope, accountability, integrity, dignity, compassion)
• Overseas intercultural experience
• Strong working knowledge of English, spoken and written
• Working knowledge of French, spoken and written for French-speaking field programmes
• Single or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also apply.
• Competent with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Successful completion of Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)
• Reflect the vision and values of Medair when interacting with team members, local staff, beneficiaries and external contacts
• Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions
• Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit

Medair Benefits

If successfully placed in a field assignment after the ROC, the following benefits are provided:

• A salary based upon the grade of the position and the experience of the position-holder
• Comprehensive briefing at our Swiss headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing
• Security training for those going to particularly insecure environments
• Accommodation, food, and transportation in-country
• Return flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every year of service)
• Rest and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and food)
• Annual leave; Disability Allowance
• Contribution matching programme for retirement savings (for experienced relief workers)
• Additional contract benefit allowance for those who commit to longer contracts
• Comprehensive medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post- assignment coverage, including debriefing

Working Conditions

The following are standard working conditions in our field programmes (specific locations may vary in their security situations):

• Based in the capital or main base, or in field project locations.
• Living standards are reasonably good and often the security situation is stable but this can change rapidly.
• International staff are sometimes limited in their movements and social activities.
• Some of the projects may be implemented in more remote and potentially insecure locations.
• Field visits have basic living conditions, sometimes arduous travel and potentially high levels of insecurity.

How to apply:

Follow this link: www.medair.org/work-with-us, check if you are an Experienced or New Relief Worker in one of our professional sectors, and that you fit our standard working criteria, then:

a) apply for this Medair ROC(where we can try and match your competencies to our vacancy needs), or

b) apply for a vacancythat matches your profile.

Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CV’s will be reviewed. Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Executive Assistant to Executive Director UK

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 01 Oct 2014

INTRODUCTION:

We assist those in urgent need anywhere, anytime, no matter what the conditions, providing lifesaving medical and health related emergency services – often within hours. And we stay to help communities recover and build long term resilience.

We get there first:

Speed and expertise is at the heart of everything we do. We maintain the world’s foremost humanitarian and medical experts permanently ready for the next emergency.

We go to the toughest places:

International Medical Corps help people in the greatest need, wherever they are around the world. When disasters strike, whether an earthquake, flood, civil war or outbreak of disease, we respond to help people survive and rebuild their lives. To date International Medical Corps works in 70 countries.

We train to multiply our impact:

We focus on training the next generation of doctors, nurses and midwives, wherever we work. This means communities are better prepared to withstand the next crisis. International Medical Corps now has over 4,500 staff members, 96% whom are local stakeholders based in the field.

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide high level support to the Executive Director by proactively and efficiently managing diary, email and other incoming correspondences; coordinating board meetings and reports; and supporting Senior Management when required.

KEY RESULTS AREAS (PRIMARY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES):

· Welcome and advise the Executive Director’s visitors, displaying courtesy and promoting professional image of International Medical Corps UK

· Provide calendar and diary management support for the Executive Director’s busy diary and ensure the optimum use of his time in delivering organisation priorities

· Conduct regular diary management meetings with the Executive Director to discuss future engagements, invitations and other requests

· Co-ordinate internal/external meetings/appointments as required and be accountable for all changes associated with rescheduling meetings/appointments

· Ensure that the Executive Director is fully prepared in advance for key meetings/appointments

· Attend meetings and produce minutes of meetings

· Prepare letters, presentations, reports and ad hoc documents to a standard appropriate for the Executive Director to use

· Liaise with all trustees and coordinate dates for board meetings at the request of the Executive Director

· Coordinate and collate of board papers prior to meetings

· Minute taking within board meetings and circulate board minutes as required by the Executive Director

· Arrange the Executive Director travel and accommodation and, occasionally, travel with him to take notes or dictation at meetings, or to provide general assistance during presentations

· Maintain efficient and effective systems for filing and organising correspondence, ensuring discretion and respecting confidentiality

· Ensure that all the Executive Director files are kept up to date and archived when due

· Complete paperwork relating to expenses for the Executive Director

· Maintain detailed records of the contacts of the Executive Director

· Coordinate meetings with major private donors, corporates and trusts and foundations for Director of Resource Development & Communications

· Monitor staff travel through and from IMC UK for media opportunities alongside the Communications Manager

· Coordinating press interviews and staff alongside the Communications Manager

· Coordinate supporter engagement / cultivation events from venue search to implementation alongside the High Value Relationship Manager

· Coordinate invite / guest list and managing responses through Raisers Edge

· Coordinate supporter actions from supporter engagement / cultivation events

· Undertake any other appropriate work delegated by the Executive Director

The role and responsibilities may vary from time to time and the post holder may therefore be required to pursue activities other than those specified above.

KEY INTERFACES/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

· Reports to Executive Director

· Support Senior Management team

· Work in close coordination with:

§ Resource Development & Communications Team

§ Operations Team

§ Technical Team

§ Finance and Administration Team

§ Human Resource Team

· Work as part of the wider International Medical Corps, in close coordination with:

§ Vice Presidents

§ Directors

PERSON SPECIFRICATION:

1. Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification
2. Must have experience as a PA to Executive Director/CEO/Senior Management Team
3. Good experience of secretarial work at senior level
4. IT literacy in MS Windows and MS Office
5. Strong attention to detail
6. Strong diary management skills
7. Strong written and oral communications skills (both verbal and written)
8. Excellent time management skills
9. Good experience of using databases (Excel and Raisers Edge)
10. Good minute taking skills
11. Ability to demonstrate initiative, be flexible, highly organised and multi task and work with minimal supervision
12. Self-motivated individual, diplomatic and discreet in approach
13. Ability to manage a complex and demanding workload, work to deadlines, assimilate large quantities of written and verbal communication quickly
14. Able to prioritise workload and hit deadlines
15. Excellent numeracy, particularly financial skills
16. Exercises without judgement, especially relating to confidentiality and discretion
17. Excellent interpersonal skills – comfortable at working at a senior level; Experience of taking minutes at meetings
18. Keen to learn and further develop own skills

How to apply:

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified candidates should send C.V with a covering email/letter to:recruitment@internationalmedicalcorps.org.uk or by post to 1st Floor 254-258 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7EB.

CLOSING DATE

5PM UK Time, 1^st of October 2014.

INTERVIEW DATE

7^th October 2014

This job description is subject to review to ensure that it truly reflects International Medical Corps UK needs.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Group Operations Manager

Organization: Aktis Strategy
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 08 Oct 2014

****The Company:****

Aktis Strategy (www.aktisstrategy.com) is a small but fast-growing UK-based company delivering consultancy projects for government clients worldwide. Most of our projects are delivered in developing countries, especially fragile and conflict affected countries, where we work to prevent conflict and develop security and justice systems which make a positive difference to the lives of poor and vulnerable people.

****The Role:****

Aktis’ London headquarters includes a management and administration team responsible for ensuring that our core administrative and financial systems support the work of the business. We are now looking for a Group Operations Manager to consolidate our corporate systems and to support the next phase of our growth. The Group Operations Manager will oversee all of the company’s internal administrative processes and ensure that our internal systems run smoothly to support our business development and project delivery.

The role is UK based but short-term international travel is likely to be required. You will be reporting directly to the Managing Director and working as part of a uniquely qualified team of experts working on some of the world’s hardest problems. You will be overseeing a growing team of administrators based in London and in our overseas offices in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

****Experience/Skills:****

The successful candidate will have demonstrated the capability to oversee, develop and run internal company management systems, to oversee corporate compliance and staff development, and to support UK and overseas staff and offices. They will have experience at a mid-senior level of company operational and administrative processes including HR management, board support/company secretarial work, budget process, contract administration, office administration, and IT administration.

This person must have a track record of helping to grow a small/medium enterprise by installing effective systems and support structures for growing businesses.

****What Aktis offers:****

This role offers the chance to work within a small, high-performing team in a fast-growing company at the heart of key foreign policy and development challenges. You will also have the opportunity to contribute substantively at a senior level to the growth of a successful business

Please see the attachment for a full role description

How to apply:

Please apply by completing the information requested on: http://bit.ly/AktisGOM

Only candidates who match the listed requirements on the attached role profile will be considered for the role

France: RESPONSABLE DES RH INTERNATIONALES H/F

Organization: Secours Islamique France
Country: France
Closing date: 25 Oct 2014

Parce qu'au Secours Islamique France la diversité est une richesse, nous étudions toutes lescandidatures correspondant aux compétences requises pour le poste à pourvoir.

Le Secours Islamique France recherche un responsable RH internationales H/F pour ses bureaux de Massy (91).Au sein de la Direction des ressources humaines, le responsable des RH internationales H/F devra prendre en charge le pilotage et la gestion des ressources humaines des missions internationales (personnel expatrié et suivi de la GRH du personnel local), et participer à la mise en place et au suivi de la politique RH terrain du Secours Islamique France. Vos tâches seront les suivantes : ? Management d’un chargé des RH internationales

? Recrutement : En collaboration avec la responsable de recrutement, suivi des recrutements, participation aux entretiens, suivi des candidatures, construction et suivi du vivier expatriés

? Politique RH terrain : Participation, mise en œuvre et suivi de la politique RH terrain sur les différentes missions, benchmarking, mise en place et suivi des procédures, appui sur la formation, participation aux chantiers RH (mise à jour et proposition d’axes d’améliorations) Fidélisation et motivation du personnel local et expatrié

? Communication Assurer la communication entre le siège et le terrain, garantir la bonne application du processus et des procédures. Exercer un rôle de veille juridique et législative pour les différents pays.

? Gestion du personnel expatrié : Suivi des entrées et départs expatriés: Formalités administratives, conditions d’expatriation, coordonner l’organisation logistique des départs: billets d’avion, planification des semaines de briefing et de débriefing (entretiens, hébergement, etc. …), suivi des breaks, des congés, etc. Contact régulier avec les expatriés Suivi des conditions d’expatriation (couverture sociale médicale, logement, indemnités, per diem…)

? Gestion du personnel local : Pilotage et appui RH pour les missions, suivi et conseil du personnel local. Suivi des effectifs des missions terrain. Veiller à la conformité de la mission en fonction du droit local Uniformiser les pratiques dans les missions en tenant compte des spécificités locales et assurer les remontées terrain

Profil: Idéalement de formation Bac+4 à BAC+ 5 RH / AES. Vous avez une expérience impérative de 5 ans minimum dans la gestion RH des expatriés en contexte humanitaire. Autonome, réactif(ve) et organisé(e) vous possédez une connaissance pluridisciplinaire des champs RH. Vous avez un anglais bilingue et êtes mobile à l’international.

Rémunération : A négocier selon profil. CDI.

How to apply:

How to apply:

Merci d’envoyer votre candidature (CV+ LM) par mail à l’adresse suivante : recrutement@secours-islamique.org en précisant en objet l’intitulé du poste.

Switzerland: Senior Media and Communications Officer

Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 10 Oct 2014

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

Classification: Official,Grade P4

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Reference Code: VN2014/87(O)-EXT

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered:

Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen

Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.

Context:

Under direct supervision of the Director of Media and Communications and in close collaboration with the Media & Communications Department (MCD) colleagues in Geneva, Manila, Washington, Bangkok and in the field, the successful candidate will contribute to the formulation and implementation of creative communication strategies to promote IOM and raise awareness of migration in the media and among the general public.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Gather, prepare and disseminate public information on IOM's activities worldwide in written reports in English and verbally as a spokesperson in English and French.
2. Write, edit and produce communication materials in English for IOM press briefing notes, press releases, the website and social media.
3. Provide editorial and technical assistance to headquarters (HQs) departments in all aspects of media and communications, including the development of promotional materials.
4. Provide strategic communications advice to the senior management team, regional directors and chiefs of mission.
5. Provide editorial and technical assistance to field missions in all aspects of media and communications management, including the development of promotional materials.
6. Work closely with regional technical specialists to promote visibility of their expertise (and that of IOM) with national, regional and international media.
7. Commission, script, produce and direct video clips of the Director General and other senior HQs managers for broadcast at IOM and other events worldwide and web posting.
8. Serve as a spokesperson at United Nations (UN) media briefings in Geneva and, when necessary, during emergencies in the field.
9. Strengthen links with national and international media to promote the work of IOM by providing high quality, professional responses to media enquiries related to IOM programmes and policies and, more broadly, on migration.
10. Liaise with IOM missions worldwide and with the media relations and communication departments of partner organisations, primarily the UN, to promote IOM visibility.
11. Supervise and support the work of the Media & Communications Officer, Geneva.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Competencies

Behavioural

• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
• Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
• Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
• Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Displays mastery of subject matter;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment;
• Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Technical

• Drives and fosters understanding of Media and Communications concepts amongst key personnel in IOM;
• Correctly and effectively applies knowledge of traditional and social media;
• Interfaces across units and departments within IOM to extract relevant information;
• Interfaces successfully with the media to maintain and enhance the image of IOM;
• Communicates clearly and consistently the determined media message even in the face of ongoing questioning and challenges;
• Displays availability outside of regular hours to respond to challenges.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Journalism, Mass Media Communications or Public Information or a related field from an accredited academic institution with eight years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with ten years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in international journalism, including coverage of international organizations;
• Excellent skills in drafting, editing and graphic design;
• Online communication and social media skills;
• High level of professionalism and ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines in a complex and fast changing environment;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;
• Demonstrated gender awareness and gender sensitivity;
• Knowledge of international agencies like the UN an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English and French is required. Working knowledge of Spanish is an advantage.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment

system, by October 10, 2014 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-...

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for

applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: International Programmes Intern

Organization: RedR UK
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 06 Oct 2014

About RedR

Each year millions of people around the world feel the effects of natural disaster and conflict. RedR is an international charity that improves the effectiveness of disaster relief, helping save and rebuild the lives of people affected by disaster worldwide. We do this by delivering essential training and support to relief organisations and their staff, and by supplying skilled professionals to humanitarian programmes. Our work helps to ensure that the right people with the right skills are responding to global emergencies, and enables both local and international relief workers to react to the needs of those affected by disaster, efficiently and safely.

We currently operate country programmes in Europe, Asia, East Africa, and the Middle East. Through our tailor-made training programme we work in over 30 countries each year.

This role will provide valuable skills and experience in:

• Planning and organisation of activities in a humanitarian context
• Cross cultural communication
• Administration and financial procedures
• Procurement and contracting procedures
• Arranging travel, accommodation and visas for staff and Associate Trainers traveling abroad following RedR travel, safety and security procedures.
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Organisation and minuting of meeting

How to apply:

To apply for this role please send your CV and covering letter with the subject title International Programmes Intern and your suitability for the role to cv@redr.org.uk by 6th Oct. We may start interviews before the closing date.

Location: RedR Office London

Duration: 6 months

Working hours: 3 days per week (flexible days)

Expenses: Lunch and local travel expenses covered

Closing date: 6 October 2014

Start date: ASAP

France: CHARGE RH INTERNATIONALE H/F

Organization: Secours Islamique France
Country: France
Closing date: 26 Oct 2014

Parce qu'au Secours Islamique France la diversité est une richesse, nous étudions toutes lescandidatures correspondant aux compétences requises pour le poste à pourvoir.

Le Secours Islamique France recherche un chargé RH internationales H/F pour ses bureaux de Massy (91). Au sein de la Direction des ressources humaines, le chargé des RH internationales H/F devra prendre en charge le pilotage et la gestion des ressources humaines des missions internationales (personnel expatrié et suivi de la GRH du personnel local), et participer à la mise en place et au suivi de la politique RH terrain du Secours Islamique France. Vos tâches seront les suivantes :

? Recrutement : En collaboration avec la responsable de recrutement, suivi des recrutements, participation aux entretiens, suivi des candidatures, construction et suivi du vivier expatriés

? Politique RH terrain : Participation, mise en œuvre et suivi de la politique RH terrain sur les différentes missions, benchmarking, mise en place et suivi des procédures, appui sur la formation, participation aux chantiers RH (mise à jour et proposition d’axes d’améliorations) Fidélisation et motivation du personnel local et expatrié

? Communication Assurer la communication entre le siège et le terrain, garantir la bonne application du processus et des procédures. Exercer un rôle de veille juridique et législative pour les différents pays.

? Gestion du personnel expatrié : Suivi des entrées et départs expatriés: Formalités administratives, conditions d’expatriation, coordonner l’organisation logistique des départs: billets d’avion, planification des semaines de briefing et de débriefing (entretiens, hébergement, etc. …), suivi des breaks, des congés, etc. Contact régulier avec les expatriés Suivi des conditions d’expatriation (couverture sociale médicale, logement, indemnités, per diem…)

? Gestion du personnel local : Pilotage et appui RH pour les missions, suivi et conseil du personnel local. Suivi des effectifs des missions terrain. Veiller à la conformité de la mission en fonction du droit local Uniformiser les pratiques dans les missions en tenant compte des spécificités locales et assurer les remontées terrain

Profil: Idéalement de formation Bac+4 à BAC+ 5 RH / AES. Vous avez une expérience impérative de 5 ans minimum dans la gestion RH des expatriés en contexte humanitaire. Autonome, réactif(ve) et organisé(e) vous possédez une connaissance pluridisciplinaire des champs RH. Vous avez un anglais bilingue et êtes mobile à l’international.

Rémunération : A négocier selon profil. CDI.

How to apply:

Merci d’envoyer votre candidature (CV+ LM) par mail à l’adresse suivante : recrutement@secours-islamique.orgenprécisant en objet l’intitulé du poste.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Communications and Business Development Manager

Organization: Overseas Development Institute
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 26 Oct 2014

****OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE****

****Communications and Business Development Manager****

****Contract: Fixed Term Contract – 2 years****

Salary:£38,155 - £48,263 per annum

****Ref: CEP/15/14****

****The UK’s leading think tank on international development and humanitarian issues.****

****ODI**** aims to inspire and inform policy and practice to reduce poverty by locking together high-quality applied research and practical policy advice.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Communications Officer to join the Climate and Environment Programme housed at ODI.

Work on climate change and the environment at ODI has grown significantly in the last three years, with interest in climate change in almost every programme in the Institute. The Climate and Environment Programme (CEP) has increased from 10 to 50 staff over this period, making it the biggest programme in the organisation.

In order to support ODI’s ambitions and strategic plans on climate change, we are looking to recruit a Communications and Business Development Manager, with the purpose of:

• Strengthening business development processes from a strategic and operational perspective, including assessing options and delivering activities for generating new revenue.
• Providing leadership on strategic communications processes and delivering key communications projects, to increase the effectiveness of ODI’s communications around climate-compatible development.
• Providing dedicated technical support and leadership to each of the cross-Institute clusters on ‘effective climate compatible development’ in proposal, budget development, and other work winning processes.
• Reinforcing the programme’s communications to external audiences, working with researchers and other communications staff, to maximise our impact and influence though public affairs, partnerships and social and traditional media

The successful candidate will have:

• A post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline
• In-depth understanding of key issues in climate change and development
• Extensive knowledge of funding bodies for research and policy advisory work on climate change and development
• Experience in business development and improving business development systems in climate change, environment or development sectors
• Experience in leading and managing significant proposal development processes
• Excellent communication abilities in relation to a wide variety of audiences
• Foreign language skills, in particular Spanish/French readily welcomed

****Closing date: 26 October 2014****

****Interview date: 13 November 2014****

ODI is an equal opportunities employer Charity

How to apply:

For more information, please download an application pack from our website at https://jobs.odi.org.uk/VacancyInformation.aspx?VId=20720. If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please telephone 020 7922 0351 or emailrecruitment@odi.org.uk.

Turkey: Project Manager, AfMENA Team – Turkey

Organization: Adam Smith International
Country: Turkey
Closing date: 24 Oct 2014

Job title: Project Manager, AfMENA Team – Turkey

Vacancy type Permanent position

Location Turkey - Istanbul

Service areas(s) Afghanistan Middle East North Africa Team

About the Afghanistan Middle East North Africa Team

We have been highly active in the region since 1998, when we helped to set up the Office of the President for the then Palestinian National Authority. In the intervening 15 years we provided 11 years of legal and communications support to the PLO for its final status negotiations, helped to establish centre of government structure in Iraq, raised Afghan annual tax revenues by over $2bn, distributed $1.6bn to get public services following the collapse of the Gaddafi regime, piloted service delivery mechanisms in war torn Syria and helped to support entrepreneurs across all countries going through the Arab Spring.

We are at the cutting edge of development approaches in this complex and dynamic region. We are building capacity at the institutions at the centre of government in Iraq, implementing a mentoring programme for entrepreneurs across the region, building demand side accountability in Libya, designing private sector development interventions in Yemen and pioneering approaches to supporting emerging local governance structures in Syria.

About the role

The AfMENA team is delivering a major project in Syria to support the development of local governance within opposition controlled and contested areas of the country (Tamkeen). The project has offices in both Gaziantep (Southern Turkey) and Amman. The project has been running since November 2013 and will finish in November 2015 and has a budget of £10m.

The job holder would need to be eligible to work in UK and committed to be seconded to Istanbul by mid-to-late October and work for our Turkish company for few years.

Specific responsibilities include:

· Contracting and management of key staff on Tamkeen project;

· Close liaison with Team Leaders on work planning and risk management;

· Reporting to clients on project verbally and where needed in written formats (monthly, quarterly);

· Management of budgets ensuring that the project stays within resource envelopes and that forecasting is accurate and timely;

· Liaison with operations managers in Gaziantep and Amman;

· Regular reporting to Project Director/Regional Director on progress of the project;

· Oversight of the team leader performance and co-operation with them on any performance issues related to their staff;

· Management of fiduciary risks related to grants to communities and stakeholders in Syria and oversight of security risks related to field officers;

· Development of a body of material related to lessons learnt and active involvement in communicating the successes within the donor community;

· Identification of any new business opportunities available either through expansion of the project or development of new projects.

About you

Adam Smith International seeks the following skills and experience:

· A postgraduate degree in economics, political science, international development, business management, or other relevant field from a top-tier university;

· A minimum of 2 years work experience in development preferably in a conflict affected environment, consulting or a relevant field;

· A demonstrated interest in economic development, particularly in developing countries;

· Good understanding of the Middle East and the Syria conflict;

· Excellent numerical ability with a focus on financial awareness and ability;

· Commercial acumen;

· Demonstrated experience of using initiative, client-orientation, risk taking, and working in complex and time-pressured contexts;

· Outstanding written and spoken English. Arabic skills would be desirable;

· Enthusiasm, flexibility and a strong attention to detail;

· Excellent communication to high level stakeholders, inter-personal, and team-working skills.

· You must be eligible to work in the UK.

How to apply:

Heard Enough? Ready to Apply?

We would love to hear from you. Please submit a CV (no more than 3 pages) and short cover letter to recruitment@adamsmithinternational.com with a subject line of “Project Manager, AfMENA - Turkey”. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this position. Shortlisted applicants only will be contacted. Thank you for your consideration.