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Job Vacancies for 28th Sept 2007

1.

Chief of Party, OVC

Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Location: Zimbabwe
Closing date: 26 Nov 2007

Job Description

Chief of Party, OVC Zimbabwe - I 07 105

Job Summary:

CRS is seeking a Chief of Party for a USAID-funded five-year bilateral cooperative agreement for orphans and other vulnerable children (OVC) activities in Zimbabwe. The new project will build on lessons learned through the implementation of the USAID-funded Support to Replicable Innovative Village/Community Level Efforts for Vulnerable Children (STRIVE) Project. The overall goal of the new project is to reduce the vulnerability and improve the well-being of Zimbabwe’s OVC by increasing resources for community-driven efforts. The project will fit within the framework of Zimbabwe’s National Action Plan for OVC, with a focus on: (1) supporting local community structures in meeting the needs of OVC; (2) protecting targeted groups of highly vulnerable children; and (3) advocating for OVC at the community level and providing information and capacity-building to enable communities to more effectively respond to the OVC crisis.

The OVC project will adopt a dual approach: a primary focus on responding to the immediate needs of OVC with priority and increasingly comprehensive services, while also building long-term sustainability through advocacy, information and capacity-building. Specifically, the project is expected to implement activities in three overlapping and inter-related tactical areas:

- Supporting local community structures in meeting the needs of OVC through innovative funding mechanisms that channel resources directly to communities;
- Protecting highly vulnerable children by improving the quality of services provided to targeted groups of highly vulnerable children; and
- Advocating for OVC at the community level to raise awareness of the situation of children, including developing and disseminating easily understood materials on OVC issues and providing complementary training/capacity-building to community caregivers.

Job Responsibilities:

I. Program Quality:

1.With key program staff and stakeholders, ensure program’s strategic objectives and results are fully accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards.
2. Ensure that vision and plans for the program are innovative and are in line with CRS agency and country program strategies.
3.Oversee periodic technical reviews and manage changes in program direction and focus.
4. In collaboration with program staff, provide guidance and technical oversight to partners and other collaborating agencies to ensure that lessons of sound practice are documented and disseminated.
5. Oversee program’s monitoring and evaluation system, using data analysis as the basis for measuring performance. Ensure that M&E learning is incorporated into evolving program plans.
6.Ensure integration of program interventions with other CRS programs or through linkages with other service providers.
7. With program staff, ensure the delivery of quality training, technical assistance and administrative and financial support to all partner agencies, including the selection and coordination of consultants.

II. Management and Administration:

1.Manage program budgets, including tracking of financial and material resources.
2. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program finances and progress status,review actual financial performance against the budget, and explain variances on a regular basis.
3.Ensure staff compliance with all CRS administrative and operational procedures and policies, as well as applicable donor regulations.
4. Approve program expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests to donors.

III. Representation and Advocacy:

1.In collaboration with CRS country representative, act as primary program contact to donor and other local and international stakeholders, responsible for addressing all program matters.
2. In collaboration with CRS country representative, strengthen linkages with existing and potential partner agencies.
3.In collaboration with CRS country representative, oversee program communication strategies, including compliance with donor’s branding and marketing requirements as well as CRS marketing and communication procedures.

IV. Human Resource Management:

1.Lead, manage and supervise a team of CRS and consortium staff to meet program objectives.
2. Conduct periodic reviews of staff performance in keeping with CRS’ performance management system and mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation,commitment,capacity, and teamwork.
3.Manage recruitment portfolio for the program, in collaboration with Human Resources and CRS country program management, to ensure optimum service delivery through recruitment of competent and qualified staff.

Qualifications and Skills:

1.Minimum Master’s Degree, PhD preferred, ideally in Public Health, International
Development, or other related field.
2. Significant field experience managing holistic programs involving all socio-
economic aspects of child protection, including community-based care of Orphans
and Vulnerable Children and HIV/AIDS, community support frameworks, child
rights, and livelihoods.
3. Minimum 8 years managing significant USG-funded programs required.
4. Knowledge of key USG regulations including, but not limited to USAID 22 CFR
Part 226 Administration of Assistance Awards to U.S. Non-Governmental
Organizations, 22 CFR Part 145 Grants and Agreements with Non-Profits, OMB
Circulars A-122, Cost principles for non-profit organizations and A-133 Audit of
states, local governments, and non-profits preferred.
5. Knowledge of PEPFAR quality standards and requirements.
6. Proven leadership and inter-personal skills and ability to build and motivate diverse
and talented teams.
7. Proven experience in building and maintaining institutional and community
linkages required.
8. Experience with participatory methods and partnerships required.
9. Public relations skills required, including advocacy experience.
10. Proven ability to think strategically.
11.Flexibility to work both in a team and independently.
12. Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility.
13. Demonstrated personal accountability and driven to serve others.
14. Understanding of and experience with faith-based organizations, local church
structures, and accompaniment and capacity-building principles in local
partnerships highly desired.
15. Ability to travel nationally as required.
16. Excellent English language oral and written communication skills required.
17. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook
required.

Note: This position is contingent on the awarding of funding by the donor.

Vacancies Contact

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION - Visit the Catholic Relief Service's website at http://www.crs.org. Regrettably, email submissions cannot be accepted. In your cover letter, please include requisition number I 07 105, source code and salary requirements.

2.

Project Manager

CESVI - Cooperazione e Sviluppo Onlus (CESVI)

ngo

Location: Congo (Democratic Republic of the) (Bunia)
Closing date: 30 Oct 2007

Job Description

DURATION: 8 months, renewable

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• University degree
• At least 3 years relevant experience in developing countries
• Significant field experience (at least 2 year) in emergency projects in Developing Countries
• Familiarity with internationally accepted project management methodologies
• Good knowledge of donors’ financial, reporting and procurement procedures
• Proven experience working effectively and respectfully with host country government, NGO and local partners
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work cooperatively
• Demonstrated skill and experience in report writing and financial/budget management, monitoring and evaluation, combined with strong team management skills and experience
• Availability to move frequently and spend some time in remote areas
• Excellent knowledge of the French language, both written and spoken

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

• Previous experience in Africa
• Previous work experience in infrastructure rehabilitation and reconstruction (schools, health centres, roads etc.)

WORK CONTEXT

In eastern DRC, the humanitarian situation is still critical, due to the political instability and presence of armed groups. However, the country hold its first free and fair elections in 40 years in July 2006. In the period after the election the country is facing continued challenges.
CESVI started working in the DRC since 2001 implementing development and emergency projects in the Provinces of Kinshasa, Bas Congo, North Kivu and Ituri. CESVI’s main sectors of intervention in the RDC are the health sector, rehabilitation of infrastructures as well as distribution of NFI and food.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The collaboration will start in November 2007
The activities will be implemented in the North East Region of DRC
The person will respond to the HQs Desk Officer
The person will work in collaboration with CESVI Coordinator for Ituri

Main tasks:

• S/he has overall responsibility on project management, planning and execution of all project components
• S/he supervises and coordinates local staff attached to the project
• S/he ensures adherence to relevant procedures of Donors and host country government
• S/He is in charge of the procurement operations according to CESVI, Local Government and Donors rules
• S/he ensures timely delivery of expected outputs and reports
• S/he designs and delivers institutional support actions to counterparts
• S/he ensures the flows of information needed to support Fund Raising activities and social and economic reports (in accordance with the HQs indications)
• S/he is responsible for the writing and submission of new project proposals in the sector

Vacancies Contact

To apply, please visit this page:
http://www.hr.cesvi.org/impaginaposizione.asp?idposizione=263

3.

PHE Sector Advisor

Tearfund

Christian Relief & Development NGO

Location: Liberia (Monrovia)
Closing date: 09 Oct 2007

Job Description

Located in Monrovia.
To start immediately until Dec 2008.

Do you have proven management experience with a proven track record in project implementation and strategic planning and a good understanding of current relief and development issues? We are seeking an experienced manager and credible Public Health Education (PHE) specialist to provide technical advice for the design, implementation and management of PHE projects. You will advise project teams on the assessment, design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation of PHE projects in Nimba, Gbarpolu and Sinoe Counties, Liberia. In addition you will have responsibility for managing the Disaster Management Team’s (DMT) external advocacy activities within the PHE sector within the NGO community and government departments.

The ability to lead and manage a team, excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, a high level of computer literacy, strong representation, facilitation and analytical skills are essential requirements for this role as are good cross-cultural awareness and a genuine heart for the poor. All posts involve potential contact with children and the recruitment process will include specific checks related to child protection issues.

Vacancies Contact

Apply online at http://www.tearfund.org/Jobseekers/International

4.

Program Communication Officer

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

UN Agency

Location: Sudan (Khartoum)
Closing date: 10 Oct 2007

Job Description

Background:
Since 2005, UNICEF has been tasked with coordinating the Sudan Information Campaign for Returnees (SICR) among UN and other agencies involved in the returns process in Sudan to ensure that an integrated and coordinated system is operational for providing vital information to IDPs and refugees, returnees and host populations who are considering moving to a destination inside Sudan, to enable them to take informed decisions about their own movement, health, protection and well-being.

Specific Tasks:

Under the direct supervision of the Program Communication Manager, the incumbent will support the development and implementation of annual work plan for the Sudan Information Campaign for Returns (SICR) project, specifically;

1. Provide technical support to the development, distribution and dissemination of relevant Information, Education and Communication materials and activities with and to IDPs including but not limited to fact sheets, posters, radio and TV programmes ensuring deadlines are met and quality maintained with the various actors
2. Strengthen the partnership with UN/NGO partners and the mass media sector in Sudan (Radio, TV and newspapers) in developing, dissemination, monitoring and evaluating information and communication programmes activities aimed at the IDP population in places of displacement, while on-route and in places of return to ensure effective decision making among the IDPs
3. Lead the Khartoum based SICR working group, including setting agendas, chairing meetings, inviting stakeholders and ensuring timely and effective follow-up to decisions and action points
4. As SICR focal point in the UN, ensure SICR is appropriately represented at strategic and operational fora as required particularly: Return and Reintegration Working Groups, Joint Planning Task Force, Registration Working Group, Protection Working Groups, Information Working Groups).
5. Strengthen coordination arrangements with all stakeholders for the SICR in the North, in particular with other UN agencies (UNMIS Sections, UNHCR) and IOM; GNU, GoSS and international and local NGOs
6. Support capacity building efforts of partners and counterparts on dissemination and communication skills with IDPs and Returnees including use of visual aid and IEC materials, interpersonal communication, asking questions, listening skills, planning skills, etc
7. Support monitoring of SICR progress and updates on feedback, identifying specific audience profiles and information needs, information gaps (geographic specific or generic), methodologies, innovations and opportunities for stepping up more interactive engagement with IDPs and returnees at various levels
8. Document and disseminate SICR activities to relevant media including sharing of best practices and lessons learnt
9. Write regular progress reports of the SICR and update as required

Desired Qualifications:
- University degree, preferably in communications
- 2 years progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international levels in Program Communications and advocacy participatory behaviour change communication, IEC materials development, and dissemination, capacity building.
- Fluent in English. Working knowledge in Arabic is an advantage
- Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills, report writing skills, experience working with IDPs , returnees and host communities in Sudan a definite advantage

Vacancies Contact

sudanhrvacancies@unicef.org

5.

Clinical Advisor, Care and Treatment

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation seeks to prevent pediatric HIV infection and to eradicate pediatric AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs.

Location: Mozambique (Xia Xia)
Closing date: 24 Nov 2007

Job Description

The Foundation’s Mozambique office works closely with the USG team and partners and the Ministry of Health in Mozambique, including the provincial and district health teams, to support PMTCT programs in three provinces. With USG/CDC funds to program will expand to include care and ARV treatment in the majority of sites where currently only core PMTCT services are provided. The Foundation’s approach is to support the Ministry of Health in increasing access to family focused PMTCT and Care and Treatment programs.
The Clinical Advisor will provide technical assistance and support to the DPS, DDS and health staff at the sites in implementing high quality care and treatment services. He/she will support the strengthening of linkages between PMTCT and care and treatment services.

Essential Duties:
- Provide technical assistance to health care facilities supported by EGPAF to implement care and ARV treatment services, including staff training and formative supervision, patient flow analysis and referral, support in drug and supply management, support to data collection and monitoring of site performance, linkages for community support.
- Technical assistance to the ART team at the site to implement high quality adult and pediatric care and treatment services, including clinical mentoring to strengthen and reinforce clinical skills of practitioners for PMTCT, ART, and diagnosis and treatment of OI.
- Coordination of training needs and support the training of ART team and other clinical staff as well as other health staff involved in care and treatment related health services.
- Coordinate and supervise required rehabilitation at the sites, including procurement of equipment and supplies;
- Develop strong linkages between PMTCT and ART program and ensure functionality of referrals and continuum of care for HIV positive mothers and HIV infected infants into the ART program;
- Strengthen linkages between pediatric ward and other points of entry into ART and ensure functionality of referrals and continuum of care;
- Collaborate with health staff to develop and strengthen the referral systems and linkages between the different departments and services within the health facilities as well as between health facilities and community based services to ensure follow-up of persons enrolled in care and treatment program;
- Develop capacity within the DPS and DDS to perform planning tasks, manage, and supervise the care and treatment program; support establishment and functionality of provincial and district Care and Treatment Taskforce
- Support health staff and DDS in data collection and monitoring and evaluation of ART services, to support decision making for management and quality improvement;
- Support any operational research (targeted evaluations) to assess efficacy and identify lessons learned and best practices of the care and treatment program;
- Management of budget for implementation of ART in the districts;
- Prepare and submit monthly activity reports and quarterly EGPAF-required reports to Technical Advisor Care and Treatment and ensure timely feedback to sites and districts.
- Develop functional relationships with other partners in the province (NGO/CBO) to ensure coordination of ART training, ART services and related HIV/AIDS preventive and support services.

Required Qualifications
- Medical Doctor with at least 2 years of experience working in HIV/AIDS programs and international health.
- Masters in Public Health or other relevant master degree is an advantage
Essential Skills and Abilities
- Extensive clinical experience and excellent knowledge of comprehensive care and treatment of HIV infected adults and children in resource poor settings;
- Excellent understanding of current clinical issues and literature on HIV/AIDS treatment
- Experience in training, clinical mentoring and supervision;
- Skills and knowledge in program management including institutional capacity building and systems development;
- Skills and knowledge in use of quality of care assessment and assurance tools;
- Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills. Portuguese or Spanish language skills a must.
- Energetic, independent, self-motivated. Ability to relate and work well cross-culturally.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Desirable Skills and Knowledge
- Understanding of the Mozambique Ministry of Health, including the policy and management structures at national and provincial level.
- Understanding of the Mozambican culture

Vacancies Contact

Please apply online at http://www.pedaids.org.

6.

Project Coordinator, West Africa Project

Club of Madrid

Location: Senegal (Dakar)
Closing date: 10 Oct 2007

Job Description

Democratic Development and Institution Building in West Africa
Club of Madrid Project - Call for CVs

Position: Project Coordinator
Project Duration: October 1, 2007 – March 31, 2008 (tentative)
(potential extension for 2.5 additional years)

The successful candidate will support Club of Madrid project activities in West Africa, ensuring their successful implementation in accordance with the intended results (see background below). Position is subject to approval of proposal and receipt of funding.

Job Description:

• Prepare activities and support for CoM Members and Experts invited to participate in project activities in West Africa.
• Successful candidate will work in the Dakar office but be available for travel to target countries and Spain.
• Prepare project briefs for CoM Members, partners and donors on project efforts.
• Develop mid-term and final reports on project implementation.
• Supervise project staff in Dakar in coordination with CoM Programs team.
• Maintain productive relations with project partners and relevant interlocutors from government and civil society.
• Provide oversight and expertise on all aspects of project implementation, including formulation of strategy to achieve intended results, identification of potential interlocutors, logistical arrangements for field missions, financial management, monitoring and evaluation.
• The duration of the contract will be six months (through April 2008) with the possibility of extension for the duration of the project. Extension will depend on availability of project funding, and mutual satisfaction with performance to date.
• Salary will be commensurate with experience and capabilities.
• Specific First Phase Duties
• Establish the CoM Dakar office.
• In conjunction with the Madrid office, contract experts and any other staff necessary.
• Establish relations with potential counterpart organizations in all target countries.
• Coordinate and participate in survey missions to all project target countries with CoM Members and experts.
• Coordinate production of baseline reports for all project target countries.
• Experience and qualities desired:
• Exceptional writing and organizational skills.
• Postgraduate level University degree – preferably in the field of international relations or political science, with a focus democracy and governance issues, public administration, and/or on Sub-Saharan Africa.
• French, English and Spanish language skills a must. Portuguese language skills would be a significant advantage.
• Experience in facilitating high-level dialogue on political reform.
• Familiarity with the region/regional issues essential, experience in Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal and/or Sierra Leone a plus.
• Minimum 10 years experience in project design and implementation.
• Knowledge of politics and diplomacy; applied knowledge of the three main focuses of this project, institutional strengthening; democratic development; and regional integration, would strengthen candidacy significantly.

Project Background:

Supported by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Club of Madrid’s West Africa Democratic Development and Institution Building project addresses deficits of democratic development and weak public institutions, identified as two of the greatest challenges for the region in the “Action Plan for Africa 2006-2008,” developed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Development Co-operation Ministry.

West Africa has experienced significant advances recently within a framework of peace processes, the consolidation of democratic systems, and the beginning of regional integration. These achievements co-exist, however, with continuing conflicts, high poverty levels, inequality and the emergence of new challenges, such as massive emigration. The absence of strong institutions, democratic development and regional integration hinders the ability of states to effectively confront these challenges. Given the expertise of the Club of Madrid (CoM), whose fundamental objective is to support democratic development, and its Members, this project is structured around three core focus areas:

I. Strengthening of the rule of law and democratic governance
II. Improving the design and implementation of public policies for critical issues, such as social cohesion, and energy and development
III. Supporting the process of regional integration

This project will take place in Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal and Sierra Leone over the course of three years (October 2007-October 2010). Implementation will be staggered so that the project will be ongoing in at least three countries throughout the implementation phase, responding to developments in each country and availability of funding. Project outputs will include concrete progress in national legislation in each country and in public policy implementation; government commitments to carry out an Action Plan in the medium term within a framework of continued dialogue with civil society; and three reports for each country: a baseline contextualization report, an intermediate report reflecting challenges and opportunities, and a final report with both general and specific recommendations.

The main project activities will be thematic workshops at the national and regional level, in which the Club of Madrid will supply specialised technical, strategic and political advice, including from CoM Members, on the three core pillars. The work will be complemented by diffusion and dissemination of reports and strategic recommendations, which will serve as a working guide and incentive focussing international attention on West Africa, seeking support and synergy with other organisations and projects working along the same lines.

A fundamental project component will be the creation of a parallel framework of dialogue between governmental representatives and civil society, moderated by Members and experts of the Club of Madrid. This will serve as a tool contributing analysis and ideas to the project, validating both discoveries and recommendations of the project, and searching for consensual implementation methods for the policies necessary to make progress in the areas of institution building and democratic development.

Finally, an annual plenary session will report on progress made in reaching project objectives, thereby monitoring activities and enriching planning for the next phase. Plenary meetings will also identify main conclusions, lessons learnt and best practices obtained in each of the countries, which will later be collected in a publication detailing the project results.
This project will benefit from the active involvement of Club of Madrid Members, 66 democratic former heads of states and government, who together have more than a millennium of leadership experience.

Vacancies Contact

Interested candidates should submit an expression of interest and CV to clubmadrid@clubmadrid.org by October 10, 2007.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Job Vacancies for 27th Sept 2007

1.

National Consultant (STC) for Analysis of Civil Service Reform

The World Bank Group

Location: Sudan (Juba)
Closing date: 05 Oct 2007

Job Description

I. ASSIGNMENT BACKGROUND

The Southern Sudan Strengthening Good Governance for Development Outcomes in Post-Conflict Setting is a joint initiative between the World Bank and the Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS), which is designed to produce a series of analytical documents Strategic Options Papers followed by a consultation process leading to a set of Policy Briefing Notes, addressing selected priority areas of public sector management and governance reform to promote state effectiveness, accountability and integrity and promoting awareness and participation in Southern Sudan.

Overall, the initiative is expected to achieve two main objectives:

i) Inform and shape government’s policy in public sector management and governance in the identified thematic areas;

ii) Inform and guide the World Bank’s support strategy, in the key areas of public sector management and governance reform and strengthening the links between core governance reforms and sectoral interventions (e.g., education, health, infrastructure, private sector development, etc).

In addition, it is expected that the exercise will engender atmosphere of consultative policy making and harmonize donor interest, resources and support around the identified priority areas of public sector management and governance reform.

The implementation of the initiative has three stages: 1) Preparation of Strategic Options Papers; 2) Diagnosis and Workshops; and 3) Preparation of Policy Briefing Note.

Building national capacity in policy analysis is an important aspect of this initiative. To this end, a national consultant will work closely with and provide support to a team from the Ministry of Presidential Affairs (MoPA) and the international consultant(s) associated with this task through the performance period.

II. SCOPE

The topics included in the first phase of the initiative are critical for public sector effectiveness in fragile states, strengthening public service delivery, mitigating the risks of corruption and sustaining the peace and are clearly identified as priorities by the GoSS. These are: 1) establishing a capable and fiscally sustainable civil service, 2) making decentralization work for basic service delivery, and 3) combating corruption with a focus on the priority areas of engagement for the Southern Sudan Anti-corruption Commission. In each case the effort is to identify short term objectives and policy interventions consistent with longer term objectives and vision.

The three thematic areas are linked and fundamental to strengthening public institutions, promoting good governance, and enhancing the legitimacy of the government. Thus, it is important that the analyses in each of the three areas recognize that the findings are grounded in the broader public sector and governance reform agenda.

The Strategic Options Papers prepared as the first stage of the analytical exercise, will provide the basis for grounded and structured policy discussions among decision/policy makers and stakeholders to arrive at technically sensible and politically feasible policy recommendations to be summarized in the Policy Briefing Notes.

The second stage will involve further diagnoses though a mix of domestic and international analysts, workshops, and broader consultations. In each case, they will seek to leverage existing processes and forums to arrive at an understanding of potential options and concrete entry points/next steps/GoSS policies, as well as follow-up support, including through various donor channels.

Based on the outcome of the first two stages, Policy Briefing Notes will provide an analysis of the policy issues and operational options and set out a roadmap for the way forward agreed with GoSS. The final output of the activity will be a briefing book with individual contributions integrated into a consistent scheme of presentation and format (to be completed October 2008).

III. OBJECTIVE AND TASKS

The objectives of this short-term consultancy are to provide the Bank Task Team and the MoPA with technical and managerial support in the thematic area of civil service reform and to help ensure timely delivery of the main outputs, including Strategic Options Paper(s), a Consultation Report, and Policy Briefing Note(s).

Working closely with an international consultant and the Bank staff, the national consultant will need to carry out the following tasks:

A. Preparation of Strategic Options Paper

1) Support the international consultant in civil service reform to analyze the priority areas and issues that need immediate policy interventions and complete the preparation of strategic options paper by a) collecting and analyzing data and information as needed; b) coordinating with ministries and agencies; and 3) liaising between the Bank Task Team and the Ministry of Presidential Affairs.

B. Preparation of Consultations

2) In collaboration with the MoPA and the Bank Task Team, prepare a consultation plan.
3) Provide support to facilitate the consultation process and prepare for workshops by developing and putting together meeting documents and materials.
4) Summarize and report on the findings from consultations.

C. Preparation of Policy Briefing Note

5) Based on the outcomes of the first two stages, facilitate GoSS team’s analysis of the policy issues and operational options and provide technical advice and guidance to develop a roadmap for the way forward.
6) Assist the GoSS team in preparing a policy briefing note.

D. Support to the GoSS/ Ministry of Presidential Affairs

7) Provide technical and managerial support to the Technical Task Force in civil service reform, including the preparations for technical meetings, workshops, and seminars and follows-up activity.
8) Liaise with the Steering Committee members, the Technical Task Force members, and the Bank Task Team.

IV. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Task Team expects to need the consultant’s services for about 90 days from October 15, 2007 to June 30, 2008.

V. DELIVERABLES AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The consultant will work on a day-to-day basis with Motoky Hayakawa (Public Sector Specialist) and Jane Kani Edward, the Director-General for Research and Monitoring at the Ministry of Presidential Affairs. He/she will overall report to Vivek Srivastava (Senior Public Sector Specialist), the Task Team Leader.

In accordance with timetable and in collaboration with international consultants, the consultant shall submit the following deliverables:

1) Initial Draft Strategic Options Paper(s): TBD
2) Revised Draft Paper(s): Friday, November 2, 2007
3) Final Submission of the Paper(s): Friday, November 30, 2007
4) Consultation Plan: TBD (December 2007)
5) Consultation Report: TBD (January 2008)
6) Initial Draft Policy Briefing Note(s): TBD (early April 2008)
7) Revised Draft Policy Briefing Note(s): TBD (May 2008)
8) Final Submission of the Note(s): TBD (June 2008)

Dates may be subject to revision as agreed with the Task Team Leader and the MoPA.

VI. FEES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Fees will be national STC commensurate with experience and qualifications as per Bank rules.

VII. TRAVEL SCHEDULE

The consultant will be based in Juba but may have to travel in Southern Sudan. All travel and per diems will be as per Bank rules.

VIII. QUALIFICATIONS

- An advanced degree and training in economics, public administration, political science or related field;

- At least 5 years of relevant experience in overall public sector reform especially fiscal and administrative decentralization and capacity building; candidates with first-hand practical experience of having worked in civil service reform will be preferred;

- Knowledge of development challenges facing Africa, especially with regard to governance, public sector reform and capacity building; candidates with work experience in Africa, in particular in a post-conflict country, would be highly preferred.

- Demonstrated experience in outreach and working with a wide range of stakeholders and donors;

- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive, professional relationships with government counterparts, donors and other stakeholders.

- Southern Sudanese nationals will be preferred.

Vacancies Contact

Motoky Hayakawa, Public Sector Specialist
World Bank- Juba Sub-Office
Ministries Complex, Kololo Road
Juba, Southern Sudan
mhayakawa@worldbank.org

2.

Education and Gender Advisor

Winrock International

international nonprofit organization

Location: Sudan (Juba)
Closing date: 05 Oct 2007

Job Description

Winrock International

GENERAL:

Winrock International is dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged men, women, and youth around the world. Since its incorporation in 1984, Winrock has linked local individuals and communities with new ideas, methodologies, and technology to increase access to education, gender equity, long-term productivity, and responsible resource management. http://www.winrock.org

LOCATION: Juba, Sudan

POSITION TITLE: Education & Gender Advisor

REPORTS TO: Chief of Party

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Gender Advisor will liaise with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology for the Government of Sudan. The Advisor will support MoEST efforts to draft policies, advocate for education issues and funding, and operationalize its strategy as it relates to gender, particularly recruiting and retaining female teachers as well as scholarships to increase girls’ access to secondary education. Juba is an unaccompanied post (no dependents allowed) with challenging living conditions. Expatriate, third-country national, or local candidates will be considered for this one-year post (with the possibility of renewal).

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

- Liaising with the MoEST, supporting gender-sensitive education strategy development, mentoring and training MoEST staff, and assisting with coordination between the central and state levels of the MoEST.

- Overseeing and reviewing project workplans, policies, activities, and publications to ensure gender equity.

- Directing the project’s sub-activity on recruiting and retaining women in the teaching profession.

- Contributing to the project’s longitudinal study on factors improving enrollment and retention rates of women in teacher training programs.

- Training a Sudanese deputy gender advisor to transition into the Gender Advisor role after 1-2 years.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Advanced degree or equivalent professional experience in education, public policy, gender in development, international education or training, or a related field.

- At least three years of experience in policy strengthening and government advisory services in the education (or gender or health) sector, preferably in a post-conflict, re-building government context. Additional expertise: gender analysis of draft policies and plans and on-the-ground programs; advocacy; training of government employees and teachers or other civil servants; girls’ secondary education; strategic planning and implementation of strategic plans; monitoring and evaluation.

- At least five years of overseas (or Sudan local) living experience, preferably on USAID-funded projects and/or in East Africa.

- Good track record working with and/or partnering with a variety of individuals and organizations, including host country government officials, international agencies, and donor organizations (some USAID preferred).

- Knowledge or understanding of social, economic,and political context governing gender issues and analysis as well as education policy in developing and post-conflict countries.

- Native English language skills; Arabic and/or other Sudanese language(s) highly desirable.

- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, creative problem solving, conflict and ethical management skills.

- Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Both men and women encouraged to apply. Winrock would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest and response. Only those who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted. Thank you.

Vacancies Contact

Interested persons should submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail by October 5, 2007 to: kmcmillion@winrock.org

3.

National Consultant (STC) for Analysis of Anti-corruption

The World Bank Group

Location: Sudan (Juba)
Closing date: 05 Oct 2007

Job Description

I. ASSIGNMENT BACKGROUND

The Southern Sudan Strengthening Good Governance for Development Outcomes in Post-Conflict Setting is a joint initiative between the World Bank and the Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS), which is designed to produce a series of analytical documents Strategic Options Papers followed by a consultation process leading to a set of Policy Briefing Notes, addressing selected priority areas of public sector management and governance reform to promote state effectiveness, accountability and integrity and promoting awareness and participation in Southern Sudan.

Overall, the initiative is expected to achieve two main objectives:

i) Inform and shape government’s policy in public sector management and governance in the identified thematic areas;

ii) Inform and guide the World Bank’s support strategy, in the key areas of public sector management and governance reform and strengthening the links between core governance reforms and sectoral interventions (e.g., education, health, infrastructure, private sector development, etc).

In addition, it is expected that the exercise will engender atmosphere of consultative policy making and harmonize donor interest, resources and support around the identified priority areas of public sector management and governance reform.

The implementation of the initiative has three stages:1) Preparation of Strategic Options Papers; 2) Diagnosis and Workshops; and 3) Preparation of Policy Briefing Notes.

Building national capacity in policy analysis is an important aspect of this initiative. To this end, a national consultant will work closely with and provide support to a team from the Ministry of Presidential Affairs (MoPA) and the international consultant(s) associated with this task through the performance period.

II.SCOPE

The topics included in the first phase of the initiative are critical for public sector effectiveness in fragile states, strengthening public service delivery, mitigating the risks of corruption and sustaining the peace and are clearly identified as priorities by the GoSS. These are: 1) establishing a capable and fiscally sustainable civil service, 2) making decentralization work for basic service delivery, and 3) combating corruption with a focus on the priority areas of engagement for the Southern Sudan Anti-corruption Commission. In each case the effort is to identify short term objectives and policy interventions consistent with longer term objectives and vision.

The three thematic areas are linked and fundamental to strengthening public institutions, promoting good governance, and enhancing the legitimacy of the government. Thus, it is important that the analyses in each of the three areas recognize that the findings are grounded in the broader public sector and governance reform agenda.

The Strategic Options Papers prepared as the first stage of the analytical exercise, will provide the basis for grounded and structured policy discussions among decision/policy makers and stakeholders to arrive at technically sensible and politically feasible policy recommendations to be summarized in the Policy Briefing Notes.

The second stage will involve further diagnoses though a mix of domestic and international analysts, workshops, and broader consultations. In each case, they will seek to leverage existing processes and forums to arrive at an understanding of potential options and concrete entry points/next steps/GoSS policies, as well as follow-up support, including through various donor channels.

Based on the outcome of the first two stages, Policy Briefing Notes will provide an analysis of the policy issues and operational options and set out a roadmap for the way forward agreed with GoSS. The final output of the activity will be a briefing book with individual contributions integrated into a consistent scheme of presentation and format (to be completed October 2008).

III.OBJECTIVE AND TASKS

The objectives of this short-term consultancy are to provide the Bank Task Team and the MoPA with technical and managerial support in the thematic area of anti-corruption and to help ensure timely delivery of the main outputs, including Strategic Options Paper(s), a Consultation Report, and Policy Briefing Note(s).

Working closely with an international consultant and the Bank staff, the national consultant will need to carry out the following tasks:

A.Preparation of Strategic Options Paper

1) Support the international consultant in anti-corruption to analyze the priority areas and issues that need immediate policy interventions and complete the preparation of strategic options paper by a) collecting and analyzing data and information as needed; b) coordinating with ministries and agencies; and 3) liaising between the Bank Task Team and the Ministry of Presidential Affairs.

B.Preparation of Consultations

2) In collaboration with the MoPA and the Bank Task Team, prepare a consultation plan.
3) Provide support to facilitate the consultation process and prepare for workshops by developing and putting together meeting documents and materials.
4) Summarize and report on the findings from consultations.

C.Preparation of Policy Briefing Note

5) Based on the outcomes of the first two stages, facilitate GoSS team’s analysis of the policy issues and operational options and provide technical advice and guidance to develop a roadmap for the way forward.
6) Assist the GoSS team in preparing a policy briefing note.

D.Support to the GoSS/ Ministry of Presidential Affairs

7) Provide technical and managerial support to the Technical Task Force in anti-corruption, including the preparations for technical meetings, workshops, and seminars and follows-up activity.
8) Liaise with the Steering Committee members, the Technical Task Force members, and the Bank Task Team.

IV.PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Task Team expects to need the consultant’s services for about 90 days from October 15, 2007 to June 30, 2008.

V.DELIVERABLES AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The consultant will work on a day-to-day basis with Motoky Hayakawa (Public Sector Specialist) and Jane Kani Edward, the Director-General for Research and Monitoring at the Ministry of Presidential Affairs. He/she will overall report to Vivek Srivastava (Senior Public Sector Specialist), the Task Team Leader.

In accordance with timetable and in collaboration with international consultants, the consultant shall submit the following deliverables:

1)Initial Draft Strategic Options Paper(s): TBD
2)Revised Draft Paper(s): Friday, November 2, 2007
3)Final Submission of the Paper(s): Friday, November 30, 2007
4)Consultation Plan: TBD (December 2007)
5)Consultation Report: TBD (January 2008)
6)Initial Draft Policy Briefing Note(s): TBD (early April 2008)
7)Revised Draft Policy Briefing Note(s): TBD (May 2008)
8)Final Submission of the Note(s): TBD (June 2008)

Dates may be subject to revision as agreed with the Task Team Leader and the MoPA.

VI.FEES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Fees will be national STC commensurate with experience and qualifications as per Bank rules.

VII.TRAVEL SCHEDULE

The consultant will be based in Juba but may have to travel in Southern Sudan. All travel and per diems will be as per Bank rules.

VIII.QUALIFICATIONS

- An advanced degree and training in economics, public administration, political science or related field;

- At least 5 years of relevant experience in overall public sector reform especially fiscal and administrative decentralization and capacity building; candidates with first-hand practical experience of having worked in anti-corruption will be preferred;

- Knowledge of development challenges facing Africa, especially with regard to governance, public sector reform and capacity building; candidates with work experience in Africa, in particular in a post-conflict country, would be highly preferred.

- Demonstrated experience in outreach and working with a wide range of stakeholders and donors;

- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive, professional relationships with government counterparts, donors and other stakeholders.

- Southern Sudanese nationals will be preferred.

Vacancies Contact

Motoky Hayakawa, Public Sector Specialist
World Bank- Juba Sub-Office
Ministries Complex, Kololo Road
Juba, Southern Sudan
mhayakawa@worldbank.org

4.

National Consultant (STC) for Analysis of Decentralization

The World Bank Group

Location: Sudan (Juba)
Closing date: 05 Oct 2007

Job Description

I.ASSIGNMENT BACKGROUND

The Southern Sudan Strengthening Good Governance for Development Outcomes in Post-Conflict Setting is a joint initiative between the World Bank and the Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS), which is designed to produce a series of analytical documents Strategic Options Papers followed by a consultation process leading to a set of Policy Briefing Notes, addressing selected priority areas of public sector management and governance reform to promote state effectiveness, accountability and integrity and promoting awareness and participation in Southern Sudan.

Overall, the initiative is expected to achieve two main objectives:

i) Inform and shape government’s policy in public sector management and governance in the identified thematic areas;

ii) Inform and guide the World Bank’s support strategy, in the key areas of public sector management and governance reform and strengthening the links between core governance reforms and sectoral interventions (e.g., education, health, infrastructure, private sector development, etc).

In addition, it is expected that the exercise will engender atmosphere of consultative policy making and harmonize donor interest, resources and support around the identified priority areas of public sector management and governance reform.

The implementation of the initiative has three stages: 1) Preparation of Strategic Options Papers; 2) Diagnosis and Workshops; and 3) Preparation of Policy Briefing Notes.

Building national capacity in policy analysis is an important aspect of this initiative. To this end, a national consultant will work closely with and provide support to a team from the Ministry of Presidential Affairs (MoPA) and the international consultant(s) associated with this task through the performance period.

II. SCOPE

The topics included in the first phase of the initiative are critical for public sector effectiveness in fragile states, strengthening public service delivery, mitigating the risks of corruption and sustaining the peace and are clearly identified as priorities by the GoSS. These are: 1) establishing a capable and fiscally sustainable civil service, 2) making decentralization work for basic service delivery, and 3) combating corruption with a focus on the priority areas of engagement for the Southern Sudan Anti-corruption Commission. In each case the effort is to identify short term objectives and policy interventions consistent with longer term objectives and vision.

The three thematic areas are linked and fundamental to strengthening public institutions, promoting good governance, and enhancing the legitimacy of the government. Thus, it is important that the analyses in each of the three areas recognize that the findings are grounded in the broader public sector and governance reform agenda.

The Strategic Options Papers prepared as the first stage of the analytical exercise, will provide the basis for grounded and structured policy discussions among decision/policy makers and stakeholders to arrive at technically sensible and politically feasible policy recommendations to be summarized in the Policy Briefing Notes.

The second stage will involve further diagnoses though a mix of domestic and international analysts, workshops, and broader consultations. In each case, they will seek to leverage existing processes and forums to arrive at an understanding of potential options and concrete entry points/next steps/GoSS policies, as well as follow-up support, including through various donor channels.

Based on the outcome of the first two stages, Policy Briefing Notes will provide an analysis of the policy issues and operational options and set out a roadmap for the way forward agreed with GoSS. The final output of the activity will be a briefing book with individual contributions integrated into a consistent scheme of presentation and format (to be completed October 2008).

III. OBJECTIVE AND TASKS

The objectives of this short-term consultancy are to provide the Bank Task Team and the MoPA with technical and managerial support in the thematic area of decentralization and to help ensure timely delivery of the main outputs, including Strategic Options Paper(s), a Consultation Report, and Policy Briefing Note(s).

Working closely with an international consultant and the Bank staff, the national consultant will need to carry out the following tasks:

A. Preparation of Strategic Options Paper

1) Support the international consultant in decentralization to analyze the priority areas and issues that need immediate policy interventions and complete the preparation of strategic options paper by a) collecting and analyzing data and information as needed; b) coordinating with ministries and agencies; and 3) liaising between the Bank Task Team and the Ministry of Presidential Affairs.

B. Preparation of Consultations

2) In collaboration with the MoPA and the Bank Task Team, prepare a consultation plan.
3) Provide support to facilitate the consultation process and prepare for workshops by developing and putting together meeting documents and materials.
4) Summarize and report on the findings from consultations.

C. Preparation of Policy Briefing Note

5) Based on the outcomes of the first two stages, facilitate GoSS team’s analysis of the policy issues and operational options and provide technical advice and guidance to develop a roadmap for the way forward.
6) Assist the GoSS team in preparing a policy briefing note.

D. Support to the GoSS/ Ministry of Presidential Affairs

7) Provide technical and managerial support to the Technical Task Force in decentralization, including the preparations for technical meetings, workshops, and seminars and follows-up activity.
8) Liaise with the Steering Committee members, the Technical Task Force members, and the Bank Task Team.

IV. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Task Team expects to need the consultant’s services for about 90 days from October 15, 2007 to June 30, 2008.

V. DELIVERABLES AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The consultant will work on a day-to-day basis with Motoky Hayakawa (Public Sector Specialist) and Jane Kani Edward, the Director-General for Research and Monitoring at the Ministry of Presidential Affairs. He/she will overall report to Vivek Srivastava (Senior Public Sector Specialist), the Task Team Leader.

In accordance with timetable and in collaboration with international consultants, the consultant shall submit the following deliverables:

1) Initial Draft Strategic Options Paper(s): TBD
2) Revised Draft Paper(s): Friday, November 2, 2007
3) Final Submission of the Paper(s): Friday, November 30, 2007
4) Consultation Plan: TBD (December 2007)
5) Consultation Report: TBD (January 2008)
6) Initial Draft Policy Briefing Note(s): TBD (early April 2008)
7) Revised Draft Policy Briefing Note(s): TBD (May 2008)
8) Final Submission of the Note(s): TBD (June 2008)

Dates may be subject to revision as agreed with the Task Team Leader and the MoPA.

VI. FEES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Fees will be national STC commensurate with experience and qualifications as per Bank rules.

VII. TRAVEL SCHEDULE

The consultant will be based in Juba but may have to travel in Southern Sudan. All travel and per diems will be as per Bank rules.

VIII. QUALIFICATIONS

- An advanced degree and training in economics, public administration, political science or related field;

- At least 5 years of relevant experience in overall public sector reform especially fiscal and administrative decentralization and capacity building; candidates with first-hand practical experience of having worked in decentralization will be preferred;

- Knowledge of development challenges facing Africa, especially with regard to governance, public sector reform and capacity building; candidates with work experience in Africa, in particular in a post-conflict country, would be highly preferred.

- Demonstrated experience in outreach and working with a wide range of stakeholders and donors;

- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive, professional relationships with government counterparts, donors and other stakeholders.

- Southern Sudanese nationals will be preferred.

Vacancies Contact

Motoky Hayakawa, Public Sector Specialist
World Bank- Juba Sub-Office
Ministries Complex, Kololo Road
Juba, Southern Sudan
mhayakawa@worldbank.org

Job vacancies for 26th sept 2007

1.

Regional Communications Officer

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation seeks to prevent pediatric HIV infection and to eradicate pediatric AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs.

Location: South Africa (Johannesburg)
Closing date: 24 Nov 2007

Job Description

Based in Johannesburg, South Africa – Local Hire Position

Reports to: Director of Communications – Editorial based in Washington, DC (with dotted line to Director of Regional Operations based in South Africa)

The Regional Communications Officer (RCO) will be responsible for developing and implementing communications initiatives and activities to enhance the Foundation’s visibility in major country, regional and international media, and for assisting Africa country programs with development of both Foundation and program-specific communication products. The RCO will work closely with Country Directors, who will be responsible for approving all country specific communication activities. Communication activities will include media outreach, preparation of press releases and advisories, development of talking points and speeches, preparation of editorial products such as op-eds, and brochures, and coordination of Foundation media presentations and events. The RCO also will be responsible for ensuring the consistency of quality, branding and messaging in all Foundation produced materials. He or she will help administer a comprehensive audit of existing communications activities and will recommend areas of focus, both generally for the region and specifically for individual country programs. He or she will also help develop a plan to integrate in-country activities more fully with programmatic and communications activities occurring in the U.S.

Key Responsibilities:

Media Relations

- Provides on-going strategic media counsel and support to the Regional and Country offices.
- Responsible for strategic planning, message and story development, media training, long-term relationship building with key policy and medical press as well as working with Country Directors on day-to-day media relations , and crisis response management.
- Generates strong press coverage with key country, regional and international media that highlights the Foundation's programs.
- In coordination with headquarters, responds to media requests in a timely manner; uses these opportunities to insert the Foundation's messages, helps shape proposed story ideas and suggests appropriate sources that advance a story or concept.
- Writes press materials that integrate these key messages, including press releases and backgrounders, FAQs and Q&As.
- Prepare staff (and partners, subgrantees as necessary) in the field for media interviews, speaking engagements, etc., as appropriate.
- Keep Communications directors informed of significant shifts in field procedures, such as breast-feeding versus formula feeding, etc.
- Coordinate all Foundation regional media presentations and events.

Editorial

- Identify editorial products that would augment operational, fundraising, educational, and programmatic efforts of in-country programs, then outline framework for those products.
- Determine appropriate budget and staff considerations for proposed editorial products.
- Work with country offices on development and writing of country specific editorial materials, including donor pieces, brochures, and fact sheets.
- Act as lead writer and editor on in-country remarks and speaking opportunities.
- Liaise with country directors and/or communications officers to secure appropriate feedback and approvals from in-country donors and partners as necessary.
- Obtain relevant programmatic and statistical information from U.S. and in-country offices as needed to incorporate into editorial products.
- Assist in implementation of Foundation branding into all Foundation documents, and in adherence to donor branding policies.
- Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or in-country personnel.
- Serve as final in-house editor and proofreader of all materials developed by country offices.
- Vet all materials for appropriate Foundation messaging and share with Communications Directors.
- Apprise Communications and Programs leadership of all editorial products, whether written or video, proposed by country offices. Receive approvals for proceeding as necessary.
- Obtain appropriate information and approvals as necessary from in-country and with U.S. programmatic and communications staff.
- Train in-country staff on proper use and adaptation of Foundation boilerplate materials, including core messages and standard speech.
- Assist with report-writing for USG and Foundation activity reports, as well as other reports and proposals.

Qualifications

The selected candidate must have the following minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, plus five to seven experience in journalism, communications, public relations, or similar. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
- Experience in both print and electronic media.
- Development of strategic communications initiatives.
- Interest in HIV/AIDS and health issues.
- NGO and international donor/grantee compliance experience a plus.
- Familiarity with major Africa press.
- Willing to live, travel (30-40% of time), and be based in Africa.
- Ability to synthesize feedback quickly and efficiently.
- Attention to detail.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with demonstrated success working in a team environment. Pleasant, flexible, and efficient communicator by phone and e-mail.
- French or Portuguese fluency desirable

Vacancies Contact

Please apply online at http://www.pedaids.org

2.

Associate Director, Operations and Administration

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation seeks to prevent pediatric HIV infection and to eradicate pediatric AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs.

Location: United Republic of Tanzania
Closing date: 24 Nov 2007

Job Description

The Associate Director will support the attainment of the Foundation’s overall goal by providing operational and administrative assistance to the Foundation team in Tanzania for the successful implementation of the Foundation’s Family AIDS Initiatives by:

- Serving as the Tanzania focal point for all operational matters for the country office, sub offices, regional office and Foundation headquarters. This will entail providing guidance and support in the areas of policies, procedures, administration, finance, communications, IT and HR to country staff;
- Managing human, financial and material resources;
- Facilitating information exchanges between the country office/staff and headquarters and regional staff who provide technical, administrative, financial/budgetary IT and HR support to the country office; and
- Facilitating communication and working relationships between the country office, sub offices and the in-country USG PEPFAR team, and between PEPFAR partners and sub-grantees.

Essential Responsibilities

Working with the country director, the associate director of operations and administration will provide support in the following areas:
- Management and supervision of country administrative, financial and compliance staff and consultants;
- Administrative (HR/payroll/accounts payable, IT, general services) support to the country team, consultants, sub-grantees and partners;
- Communication between the office’s program and administration/finance sections, and between the country office, sub offices, regional office, Foundation headquarters and USG PEPFAR team;
- Serving as deputy for the country director as needed.

Specific Responsibilities/Key Tasks

- Provide administrative and operational support to CDC- and USAID-funded projects, sub-grantees and other Foundation contractors and partners in country;
- Streamline and ensure Foundation and USG policy compliance for all management, operations, administrative and financial support systems;
- Manage and supervise the administration, general services, contracting and grants and finance teams in support of programs;
- Assume responsibility for purchasing and payment (through check signing authority for the country office bank account) within guidelines set by the country director;
- With the country director, develop and strengthen relationships with the CDC/USAID, attending all management meetings with the country USG PEPFAR team, and taking meeting notes;
- Manage all operational aspects of the recently established sub-offices in Moshi and Tabora;
- Assist country staff with budget development and the monitoring of expenditures against budget;
- With the country director and HR manager, instigate and manage a team building program for country staff, including formal training, personal and professional peer support, mentoring, and professional development;
- Develop sound and workable operating procedures and ensure compliance for the office;
- Identify cost savings/cost sharing initiatives;
- Provide relevant input for reports to the country director, regional office, Foundation headquarters and donors;
- Assist with public relations, recruitment, and fundraising efforts

Required Qualifications and Key Competencies

- Masters degree in a relevant field
- Minimum three years of experience in managing complex, multi-sector programs
- Minimum two years of experience in managing US government grants
- Minimum four years of experience in managing overseas operations with programmatic, financial, and administrative duties. African country experience is highly desirable
- Good understanding of and experience in the international development sector (NGOs; direct bilateral, and multilateral partnerships)
- Sound financial management experience, including preparing and managing budgets and contracts, managing banking relationships and negotiating with stakeholders
- Grant management and budget oversight skills and experience
- Knowledge of the compliance requirements associated with USG grants
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with USAID/CDC/DOS and other USG government officials, the Government of Tanzania, fellow staff members and the general public
- Ability to support and direct the implementation of ideas, projects and plans once made by the organization
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while working as part of a team
- Working knowledge of English and Swahili, both written and verbal
- Experience in developing and managing the implementation of procurement and logistics policies and procedures
- Skills and knowledge in public-private partnerships
- Skills and knowledge in project monitoring and evaluation (using both quantitative and qualitative methods) and reporting
- Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills
- Energetic, independent, self motivated personality
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Excellent IT skills (e-mail, Internet, Word, Excel, etc.)

Demonstrable skills and experience in

- Strategic thinking/analytical/creative thinking
- Management of specialists and consultants
- Interpersonal relationships
- Planning & organizing
- Team building
- HR and programmatic personnel issues
- Networking and collaboration
- Negotiations

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time.

Vacancies Contact

Please apply online at http://www.pedaids.org

3.

Coordinator, NGO Capacity Building

Management Sciences for Health

Management Sciences for Health is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

Location: Ethiopia (Addis Ababa)
Closing date: 16 Oct 2007

Job Description

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate NGO, CBO, and FBO involvement in project to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their service provision in the area of HIV/AIDs prevention, treatment support and care. The coordinator will assist the team leader in identifying NGO’s, CBO’s and FBO’s in the project area, assess their capacity to deliver services and help design interventions to improve their effectiveness.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. With guidance from team leader, identify and assess capacity of NGO’s, CBO’s and FBO’s working in project sites and develop data base for project
2. Support team leader in designing and implementing interventions to improve the operations, management and governance systems of CBO’s, NGO’s and FBO’s.
3. Assist the team leader in the selection of NGO’s, CBO’s and FBO’s and jointly develop work plans to monitor their progress against overall project objectives.
4. Support the team in establishing linkages between different components of the project and levels of service delivery
5. Assist the team leader in reporting activities and progress of NGO, CBO and FBO activities in the project.
6. Provide technical assistance to NGO’s, CBO’s and FBO’s when required to ensure their organizational effectiveness in delivering project objectives.
7. Assist NGOs in expanding their linkages among sectors and their ability to work collaboratively with other NGOs, CBOs, and FBOs.
8. Facilitate the development of appropriate networking opportunities which will strengthen CBO, NGO and FBO activities in HIV/AIDs comprehensive programs.
9. Support the team leader in the documentation of Best practices especially in the areas of scaling up, sustainability, community mobilization, behavior change, and reaching marginalized groups.
10. Network with other USAID and PEPFAR partners to create partnerships in HIV/AIDs related areas.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Advanced degree in Public Health with experience working with international NGO’s
2. Experience working in the area of HIV/AIDs
3. Ability to network with NGO’s, CBO’s, and FBO’s
4. Ability and willingness to support training, planning, management and organizational skills of CBO’s, NGO’s and FBO’s.
5. Effective interpersonal relationships and ability to provide hands on TA to large as well as small NGO’s, CBO’s and FBO.
6. Background on gender
7. Research background (preferred)
8. IEC/BCC and social mobilization knowledge
9. Proficiency in Amharic and English

Travel to the regions required.

Vacancies Contact

http://www.jobs-msh.icims.com.

4.

Project Medical Coordinator

Medical Emergency Relief International (Merlin)

International Health NGO

Location: Ethiopia (Bale, Oromiya region)
Closing date: 30 Oct 2007

Job Description

Position: Project Medical Coordinator (PMC)
Responsible to: Project Coordinator (PC)
Technical Line Management: Country Health Director (CHD)
Location: Bale, Oromiya region, Ethiopia
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 10 Months
Allowance Package: £15,574 - £20,765 per annum (dependant on relevant experience) plus and annual cost if living allowance of £3,717, insurance, accommodation and flights.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer this post before the closing date

Please note this is an unaccompanied position.

Merlin's International Profile

Merlin is the only specialist UK charity which responds worldwide with vital health care and medical relief for vulnerable people caught up in natural disasters, conflict, disease and health system collapse. Each year, Merlin helps more than 15 million people in up to 20 countries.

Merlin Ethiopia

After years of civil war and the subsequent border war with Eritrea, Ethiopia remains one of Africa's poorest states, with a very low income per capita and a population that is almost two-thirds illiterate.

There are some 130,000 internally displaced people in Ethiopia due to conflict. Many have been unable to return to their homes due to insecurity, the presence of landmines, lack of resources and an inability to construct their livelihoods. Although the incidents along the Ethiopia-Eritrea common border have declined, persistent disagreement over a demarcation ruling between the two countries has not been conducive to the return of internally displaced people.

The agricultural sector has suffered from frequent drought and poor cultivation practices. The devastating drought in 2003 led to widespread malnutrition and diarrhoeal disease, and resulted in more than 13 million people becoming dependent on international agencies for food. Nearly half the population of Ethiopia is without access to healthcare.

Since March 2003, Merlin has been working in the Oromiya region, one of the areas worst affected by prolonged drought. Merlin works on community-based water and sanitation programmes as well as primary healthcare.

Merlin is now commencing work on a new project bringing comprehensive primary health care and emergency intervention to the remote districts of Bale zone. Merlin's intervention will improve access to and quality of primary healthcare services, with an emphasis on women and children.

Efforts will focus on:
- Provision of quality primary and emergency health services through both static and outreach mobile clinic services
- Improving basic preventive health care at community level
- Strengthening of linkages and coordination mechanisms between communities, health facilities and government sector offices
- Establishment of health monitoring and evaluation systems

Overall Responsibilities

The Project Medical Coordinator will be responsible for leading the effective implementation of quality health programming, grounded in best practice in response to acute and longer-term health needs in the Oromiya Region of Ethiopia. To achieve this objective, the PMC will be technically supported by the CHD located in the capital base.

The PMC will report directly to the PC and will be technically accountable to the CHD.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership
- Coordinate and functionally manage the planning and direction of Merlin's health activities at project level.
- Develop and maintain a coherent project strategy fulfilling Merlin's aims in collaboration with the Project Coordinator.
- Determine project direction in consultation with the Project Coordinator and Country Management Team
- Create a shared vision among all Merlin health staff related to project aims and their role in achieving these.

Programme Support
- Provide technical and managerial support to all health team members in fulfilment of their duties according to project objectives.
- Develop, plan and implement project health activities in close collaboration with health and non-medical personnel, ensuring coherence between activities and contingencies for changes in project direction and priorities related to the humanitarian context.
- Prepare the project health protocols and data collection forms in collaboration with local health representatives and ensure the team is fully conversant with and trained in the same.
- Responsible with the Project Coordinator for encouraging the community participation in health activities to ensure the long term ownership and effectiveness of the programme.
- Ensure all medical staff receive appropriate training to facilitate the maximum use of their skills and their full and effective participation in medical activities.
- Ensure health activities are implemented in accordance with Merlin policy and internationally recognised standards.
- Ensure that the medical stocks are properly managed in collaboration with logistics staff.
- Responsible for the timely preparation and approval of all medical orders.
- Assist in the development of emergency preparedness activities of Merlin Ethiopia – e.g. preparedness planning and training activities.

Programme Development
- Constantly monitor the health and humanitarian situation in the project area and propose appropriate action in collaboration with the Project Coordinator and Country Health Director.
- Undertake/ assist needs assessment as necessary.
- Prepare and write timely and accurate donor proposals and reports in collaboration with the Project Co-ordinator. These documents should reflect progress against set objectives and/or newly defined needs supported by appropriate data presentation and contextual analysis.
- Prepare and write timely and accurate monthly health activity reports for inclusion in the monthly situation report submitted to Merlin HQ.
- Support the Project Coordinator with negotiating new / changes to project activities with local health authorities.

Co-ordination & Representation
- Co-ordinate and represent Merlin to local health authorities at district level to ensure all project activities are carried out with their collaboration and participation in order to achieve project objectives.
- Co-ordinate and represent Merlin to WHO, UNICEF, and other I/NGOs to avoid project with activity overlap whilst sufficiently addressing the full needs of the communities
- Ensure key stakeholders receive regular activity reports and statistics.

Staff Management / HR
- Line manage health staff effectively, using appropriate delegation
- Monitor health staff performance through regular appraisal
- Recruit Merlin national medical staff including the development of clear job description.
- Enhance technical and health management skills of national health staff through formal & informal training in conjunction with international medical officers.

Staff Health
- Responsible for project based international staff health and well-being as outlined in Merlin Staff Health Policy.
- Ensure up-to-date medical evacuation procedures are in place at all times and that staff are aware of their respective roles.

Other
- Carry out any other responsibilities as requested by the Project Co-ordinator or Country Health Director
- Produce written, end of post handover notes.

Person Specification

Essential
- Qualified doctor or nurse with post qualification experience.
- Qualification in tropical medicine and/or public health.
- Excellent management and personnel skills to enable the motivation, encouragement and participation of international and national health team members
- Ability and flexibility to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with local health representatives.
- Ability to assess health conditions quickly and calmly under pressure as required.
- Excellent communication skills, with good spoken and written English
- Experience managing primary healthcare projects
- Experience of working in emergencies
- Good computer skills to allow reporting and representation.
- Experience in epidemiological analysis including data representation and basic survey techniques (use of Excel & Epi-Info)
- Commitment to Merlin's values and aims
- Previous experience within a humanitarian aid organisation.
- Ability to remain calm and to be diplomatic, both with the local health authorities and with the community.
- Good organisational skills with good leadership skills and/or willingness to develop them.
- Work in remote and insure environments

Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in tropical medicine or public health
- Experience in Ethiopia or Horn of Africa
- Qualification in Nutrition or experience working on nutritional projects

Vacancies Contact

To apply for this position
Please download an application form from our website www.merlin.org.uk
Completed applications should be emailed to applications@merlin-uk.org stating in the subject field the job title, country and reference number (if any).

5.

Clincal Advisor, Care and Treatment (Cabo Delgado)

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation seeks to prevent pediatric HIV infection and to eradicate pediatric AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs.

Location: Mozambique (Nacala Porto)
Closing date: 24 Nov 2007

Job Description

The Foundation's Mozambique office works closely with the USG team and partners and the Ministry of Health in Mozambique, including the provincial and district health teams, to support PMTCT programs in three provinces. With USG/CDC funds to program will expand to include care and ARV treatment in the majority of sites where currently only core PMTCT services are provided. The Foundation's approach is to support the Ministry of Health in increasing access to family focused PMTCT and Care and Treatment programs.

The Clinical Advisor will provide technical assistance and support to the DPS, DDS and health staff at the sites in implementing high quality care and treatment services. He/she will support the strengthening of linkages between PMTCT and care and treatment services.

Essential Duties:

- Provide technical assistance to health care facilities supported by EGPAF to implement PMTCT and care and ARV treatment services, including staff training and formative supervision, patient flow analysis and referral, support in drug and supply management, support to data collection and monitoring of site performance, linkages for community support.
- Technical assistance to the ART team at the site to implement high quality adult and pediatric care and treatment services, including clinical mentoring to strengthen and reinforce clinical skills of practitioners for PMTCT, ART, and diagnosis and treatment of OI.
- Coordination of training needs and support the training of PMTCT and care and treatment staff as well as other health staff involved in PMTCT and care and treatment related health services.
- Coordinate and supervise required rehabilitation at the sites, including procurement of equipment and supplies;
- Develop strong linkages between PMTCT and ART program and ensure functionality of referrals and continuum of care for HIV positive mothers and HIV infected infants into the ART program;
- Strengthen linkages between pediatric ward and other points of entry into ART and ensure functionality of referrals and continuum of care;
- Collaborate with health staff to develop and strengthen the referral systems and linkages between the different departments and services within the health facilities as well as between health facilities and community based services to ensure follow-up of persons enrolled in care and treatment program;
- Develop capacity within the DPS and DDS to perform planning tasks, manage, and supervise the PMTCT and care and treatment program; support establishment and functionality of provincial and district Care and Treatment Taskforce
- Support health staff and DDS in data collection and monitoring and evaluation of PMTCT and Care and Treatment services, to support decision making for management and quality improvement;
- Support any operational research (targeted evaluations) to assess efficacy and identify lessons learned and best practices of the care and treatment program;
- Management of budget for implementation of PMTCT and care and treatment service support in the districts;
- Prepare and submit monthly activity reports and quarterly EGPAF-required reports to Technical Advisor Care and Treatment and ensure timely feedback to sites and districts.
- Develop functional relationships with other partners in the province (NGO/CBO) to ensure coordination of ART training, ART services and related HIV/AIDS preventive and support services.

Required Qualifications:

- Medical Doctor with at least 2 years of experience working in HIV/AIDS programs and international health.
- Masters in Public Health or other relevant master degree is an advantage
- Portuguese language skills are a must.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

- Extensive clinical experience and excellent knowledge of comprehensive care and treatment of HIV infected adults and children in resource poor settings;
- Excellent understanding of current clinical issues and literature on HIV/AIDS treatment
- Experience in training, clinical mentoring and supervision;
- Skills and knowledge in program management including institutional capacity building and systems development;
- Skills and knowledge in use of quality of care assessment and assurance tools;
- Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills.
- Energetic, independent, self-motivated. Ability to relate and work well cross-culturally.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Desirable Skills and Knowledge:

- Understanding of the Mozambique Ministry of Health, including the policy and management structures at national and provincial level.
- Understanding of the Mozambican culture

Vacancies Contact

Please apply online at http://www.pedaids.org.

6.

HIV Technical Advisor

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Location: Chad (Abeche)
Closing date: 07 Oct 2007

Job Description

UNHCR continues to fight for the protection of refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and other persons of concern against HIV/AIDS. Lessons learned from the HIV programmes have been used to broaden the scope and effectiveness of UNHCR’s programmes. On June 24, 2004, UNHCR became the 10th cosponsor of UNAIDS.

In 2006, UNHCR was designated the lead technical coordinating agency for displaced persons (refugees and IDPs) according to the UNAIDS division of labour. Currently UNHCR is expanding it’s HIV/AIDS programmes, including the response to HIV among IDPs.

The technical advisor will provide technical support to the UNHCR programmes in Eastern and Southern Chad as well Internally Displaced persons in Chad.

Purpose and Scope of Assignment:

Coordinate and Strategise:

1. Work in a multisectoral and co-ordinated approach in co-operation with governments, UN agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other humanitarian partners.
2. Support the Health and Nutrition Coordinators to take a lead role in co-ordinating HIV activities.
3. Work closely with UNHCR programme, field and protection staff to identify priority health issues and key data requirements for programme planning and monitoring to ensure that minimum UNHCR and international standards are being met.
4. Update and disseminate information materials on HIV based on standard practices and policies among partners.
5. Represent UNHCR in relevant (technical meetings which lead to operational guidance) regional and international fora concerning refugee health and nutrition.
6. Strengthen linkages and information sharing between host countries by identifying gaps and taking necessary measures concerning UNHCR operations.
7. Address gaps in existing programmes and develop new programmes for special groups, such as young and female refugees and IDPs.
8. Use community-based approach based on people oriented planning

Technical Assistance:

1. Provide technical assistance to the UNHCR country office and implementing partners in development, integration and mainstreaming of appropriate and cost-effective HIV prevention, treatment and care, and monitoring and evaluation programmes and other reproductive health (RH)-related programmes to refugees, IDPs and other persons of concern to UNHCR.
2. Concentrate on technical assistance for HIV/AIDS and other RH-related programmes in following four areas: A) Protection; B) Prevention; C) Care and treatment; and D) Surveillance, monitoring and evaluation.
3. Emphasise diseases related to HIV, such as prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and tuberculosis.
4. Prioritise HIV prevention and education activities, including provision of voluntary testing and counselling and prevention of mother-to-child transmission, as well as behavioural surveillance surveys and HIV sentinel surveillance.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

1. Participate in design, monitoring and evaluation of HIV prevention and care programmes as well as other RH-related activities and policies for refugees, returnees, and other persons of concern to UNHCR.
2. Active involvement in all aspects of programme monitoring and evaluation with a main emphasis on checking levels of implementation and impact vis-à-vis resource inputs to measure cost-effectiveness and re-orient the programme as appropriate.
3. Apply various mechanisms and tools to ensure proper monitoring including:
-Regular meetings, in accordance with UNHCR programming cycle.
-Site visits.
-Regular flow of information (reporting).
-Conventional/non-conventional surveys and evaluation studies.
-Meeting with HIV and health implementing partners
-Providing technical support and guidance to implementing/operational partners where required
-Data analysis and interpretation

Capacity Building:

1. Ensure the capacity of UNHCR and its implementing partners to address HIV/AIDS and other RH-related programming in a co-ordinated, multisectoral way by:
-Support the country-level HIV focal points to develop a training plan, organise and act as resource person in workshops and training both in-service (formal) and on the job (coaching).
-Sharing with local and international partners on the ground relevant guidelines and information materials on refugee HIV, reproductive health, general health and nutrition.

Profile

1. Post Graduate degree(s) or equivalent experience in health sciences
2. Familiarity with UNHCR programmes and refugee or IDP assistance programming
3. At least three years of relevant HIV work experience
4. Experience working with international (including UN agencies) organisations in the field of HIV/AIDS.
5. Practical experience with mainstreaming.
6. Possession of positive interpersonal skills and a collaborative attitude.
7. Demonstrated writing, reporting and presentation skills in French and English.

Vacancies Contact

Kindly forward your CV or P11 to the UNHCR HIV unit at hivaids@unhcr.org before & October 2007