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Iraq: Capacity Building Project Manager - Kurdistan region of Iraq

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Organization: Triangle Génération Humanitaire
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 28 Dec 2017

Country: Kurdistan region of Iraq – Location: Erbil with regular field visits and trips to Dohuk and Suleymaniyah

Governorates

Duration: 12 months, January 2018 – December 2018, upon funding

Conditions: Salaried contract, gross monthly salary from €1,550 to €2,100 depending on experience, monthly per diem US$ 650, medical coverage of 100% + repatriation insurance + provident fund, accommodation, international and local transportation as part of the mission, break every 3 months. More information on www.trianglegh.org, under "Participate".

Presentation of TGH

"Actor in a sustainable and shared solidarity"

Born in 1994 from the desire to develop a cross-disciplinary and sustainable expertise, TGH is an International Solidarity Organization designing and implementing emergency, post-emergency and development programmes in collaboration with national and international partners (local CBOs, line ministries) through the identification and mobilization of local skills and resources.

Its action is based on a professional and highly interactive operating mode including several areas of expertise within a comprehensive approach: the programs fall within the fields of water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH), civil engineering (Shelter), food security, rural development (Livelihood), socio-educational and psychosocial (Protection). In 2016, its committed teams operate in 11 countries and manage 65 programs.

Context

The Syrian conflict will complete its fifth year with no rapid end in sight. It has torn apart families, displacing more than 11 million individuals: more than 7 million inside the country and more than four million who have fled the conflict in search of safety in neighboring countries, including Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt and Iraq, and further afield in Europe (507,421 persons by the end of September 2015). While Kurdistan Region of Iraq is still hosting around 240 000 Syrians, Iraq has seen major displacement of an estimated three million persons within its borders due to the advance of ISIS and subsequent fight to push them out of Iraq.

The Kurdistan Region of Iraq, hosting 97% of the Syrian refugees within Iraq, is also now host to some one million internally displaced persons, constituting a 25% population increase. Furthermore, the KR-I continues to share frontlines of armed conflict in the “disputed” Iraqi territories since the 25th September Kurdish independence referendum and faces a budgetary crisis which presents serious challenges in the access to services (e.g. education) for displaced and host community populations.

Presentation of the mission

TGH worked in Kurdistan from 1995 to 1999 in the education and agriculture sectors to support refugees from Turkey. In 2013, TGH reopened a mission in Kurdistan and conducted 3 projects in Erbil: WASH in schools, Winterization distribution, Education and psychosocial support. More recently, TGH has been supporting Iraqi IDPs in three camps of Ninewa Governorate with Child protection services and education in emergencies. TGH has also been conducting livelihood activities towards vulnerable returnee households in rural Tel Afar / Hamdaniya districts. TGH is currently completing a capacity-building project towards the KRI’s Ministry of Social Affairs focusing on an organizational diagnosis.

PROJECT**: Strengthening Child Protection service case management systems in KR-I**

Following the organizational diagnosis conducted within the public institutions of Directorate of Social Affairs (DoSA) / Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MoLSA) in 2017, the overall objective of the Project Manager is to ensure the strengthening of the child protection services provision (notably of case management) in Iraqi Kurdistan by supporting the Child Protection system and reinforcing the capacities of MoLSA/DoSA social workers and local NGOs in Erbil, Dohuk and Suleymaniyah Governorates, under the responsibility of the Child Protection Programme Coordinator.

Project management

  • She/he ensures the proper implementation, supervision, monitoring of the project activities including:

§ Supporting the creation of Child Protection Units within the DoSA in the 3 Governorates and monitoring their implementation and good functioning.

§ Organizing and facilitating trainings on child protection concepts, practices, and tools.

§ Ensuring the quality of the on-the-job coaching/mentoring performed by the social workers under his/her responsibility.

§ Monitoring the organization of regular meetings and discussions with the targeted beneficiaries: practice analysis sessions, peer-to-peer groups, workshops.

§ Organizing a counter diagnosis.

  • She/he assesses the effectiveness of the capacity building throughout the project, using Monitoring & Evaluation tools.

  • She/he proposes any relevant change of strategy or implementation change if needed.

  • She/he organizes regular meetings with the Capacity Building Deputy PM and Capacity Building Officers to ensure the good project implementation and coordination among the team.

Human Resources

  • She/he will be in charge of recruiting the needed staff dedicated to the project, following TGH procedures and in close collaboration with the HR department.

  • She/he manages a team of 10 staff dedicated to the project and based in the 3 Governorates (1 Capacity Building Deputy Project Manager, 3 Capacity Building Officers, 6 Social Workers).

  • In close collaboration with the Child Protection Technical Advisor, she/he ensures the provision of trainings to the project team.

  • She/he ensures a proper follow-up of the staff under her/his supervision and coordinate with the HR department for leaves follow-up, salary, etc.

Logistics and administration/finances

  • She/he manages logistical and administrative issues related to the implementation of project activities.

  • She/he makes sure that logistical, administrative and financial procedures linked to project implementation are established and alerts her/his superiors if gaps are observed in order that corrective action may be taken.

  • She/he ensures budget follow-up, participates actively to dedicated meetings, monitors the efficiency in the implementation of the projects (adequacy between means and resources allocated) and informs the superior in case of gap.

  • She/he supports the logistics department for the preparation of the procurement plan and follows the procurement process according to TGH procedures.

Internal coordination

  • She/he participates in bi-weekly internal coordination meetings and communicates regularly with the CP Programme Coordinator and Head of Mission.

  • She/he communicates with the CP Programme Coordinator and the technical referent at headquarter level on the project evolution, the technical problems faced, the potential risks and proposed solutions.

  • She/he provides monitoring tools and reporting templates to the team to follow-up the project.

Representation and external coordination

  • She/he ensures the external representation of the project and liaises with the authorities (DoSA/MoLSA) on a regular basis, as well as with UN Agencies and NGOs (national & international).

  • At the request of her/his superiors, she/he represents TGH with donors, partners, local authorities and stakeholders involved in the implementation of other projects.

  • She/he regularly attends and actively participates to the dedicated clusters and working groups in the three governorates (Child Protection / Case management).

Reporting

  • She/he participates in writing the intermediate and final reports for the donor.

  • She/he participates in writing any possible/future Child Protection concept note, project proposal, tool, etc.

Communication

  • She/he finalises the communication plan for the project.

  • She/he provides HQ with photos, success stories (Website, Facebook, Twitter).

Security

  • She/he contributes to efforts aimed at ensuring compliance with safety rules and transmits all information related to safety concerns to her/his line manager.

  • She/he ensures the application/respect the security rules and follow-up of the security guidelines.

Security, working and living conditions

TGH mission is based in Erbil. Regarding security, despite the dynamic context in Iraq, the city of Erbil is currently safe. Security rules are regularly updated according to the change in context. In Erbil city, working and living conditions are good there are few restrictions of movement.

There are four bases in the mission, located in Erbil, Bardarash, Nimrud and Mosul, with also staff based in Suleymaniyah and Dohuk. There are bazaars, restaurants, sport centres, parks, shopping centres, supermarkets. Trips to the countryside are possible during weekends. Security rules may be revised according to the evolution of the context. Communication means are satisfying (efficient internet, international phones).

The office is separated from the guesthouse. The guesthouse is spacious and each expatriate as an individual room.

Profile

  • At least 2 years of humanitarian experience in the field

  • Experience as Capacity Building / Child Protection Project Manager strongly desired

  • Experience in dealing with public institutions

  • Skills in capacity building of authorities and local partners

  • Experience in team management

  • Very strong organizational skills

  • Fluent in English (including writing skills); Arabic / Kurdish are strong assets. French is desirable

  • Computer skills (including Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

  • Skills in admin / financial management / logistics

  • Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills

  • Autonomy, rigor and skills for synthesis


How to apply:

Applicants are invited to send a resume + a cover letter by mail to the following e-mail address: recrutement@trianglegh.org for the attention of Laure Maynard, Human Resources Officer, mentioning the titled job announcement.


Iraq: Emergency Response Project Manager- Kurdistan region of Iraq

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Organization: Triangle Génération Humanitaire
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 21 Dec 2017

Country: Kurdistan region of Iraq – Location: Erbil, with regular field visit and trips to Dohuk and other areas of intervention.

Duration: 2 months, from December 2017 (renewable)

Conditions: Salaried contract, gross monthly salary from €1,550 to €2,100 depending on experience, monthly per diem $650, medical coverage of 100% + repatriation insurance + provident fund, accommodation, international and local transportation as part of the mission, break every 3 months.

More information on www.trianglegh.org, under "Participate".

Family duty station: no.

Presentation of TGH

"Actor in a sustainable and shared solidarity"

Founded in 1994, TGH is a French international solidarity organization based in Lyon. The association designs and implements emergency, rehabilitation and development programs in the following sectors: water, hygiene and sanitation, civil engineering, food security and rural development, socio-educational and psychosocial. TGH is currently operating in 11 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Context

During the year 2014, the humanitarian situation in Iraqi Kurdistan further deteriorated. For many months, Iraq has been plunged into an armed conflict opposing Iraqi and Peshmerga forces to jihadist fighters of the Islamic State. The conflict caused over 11,000 civilians casualties in 2014, and resulted in massive displacements of populations fleeing conflict zones. Currently 2.6 million Iraqis are still displaced within the country among which more than a million are located in the Kurdistan region of Iraq (KR-I). This comes in addition to the 240 000 Syrian refugees settled in KR-I, and regularly continuing to arrive.

The recent offensive on Mosul city brings a major change in the humanitarian context since thousands of people are fleeing the city and the area. This displacement of population requires a complex and large scale multisector humanitarian response.

Presentation of the mission

TGH worked in Kurdistan from 1995 to 1999 in the education and agriculture sectors to support refugees from Turkey. TGH is officially registered in KR-I and Iraq. In 2013, TGH reopened a mission in Kurdistan and conducted 3 projects in Erbil: WASH in schools, winterization distribution, education and psychosocial support.

Currently TGH has 2 operational bases in KR-I, one in Erbil and one in Bardarash, and soon in Nimrud.

TGH implements mainly an education and protection programme in Kurdistan presently: regular projects targeting Syrian refugees, IDPs and Host Communities, as well as a Mosul emergency response programme. The emergency response programme started on the 25th October 2016 following the official start of the military response to liberate Mosul on the 17th of October 2017. TGH has a child protection and education in emergency mobile and static approach to provide required services to conflict-affected children.

Presently TGH is mainly intervening in Khazer camp, one of the first and bigger camps settled since the Mosul operation started. More than 29,000 individuals are currently living in this camp. TGH has set up 2 static Child Friendly Space,
1 mobile CFS “Magic bus” and is providing recreational and PSS activities daily, 5 days a week, for children and adolescents. Furthermore, TGH mobile teams provide daily Psychological First Aid at household level, and emergency case management for children in need.

TGH is finishing to operate in Nargazilia 2 Camp, implementing child protection and education activities. A Temporary Learning Space has been established and Non-formal education, recreational and PSS activities are organized on daily basis. Moreover, child protection mobile teams provide daily Psychological First Aid at household level and emergency case management for children in need.

TGH is intervening in Salamiyah camp, since it opened, implementing Child Protection activities: running a CFS and providing PFA and case management to IDPs. TGH is the Child Protection focal point in the camp.

Finally, Child Protection and Education activities will be organized in villages in Nimrud Sub district.

For the activities in Nimrud Sub District (in and out of camp),TGH is working in partnership with two local NGOs.

Job description

The overall objective of the Project Manager (PM) is to ensure, under the responsibility of the Child Protection Program Coordinator or Head of Mission, the implementation of activities in order to deliver essential services in the sector of Education and Protection in the Governorate of Dohuk and Northern Ninewa. Considering the mobile aspect of this project, the implementation locations might evolve according to population displacements; this also implies that the PM will have to be very mobile.

The main responsibilities include:

Programs

She/he ensures the implementation of emergency response program funded by IHPF, ECHO, the French MoFA (Centre de Crise), and UNICEF

  • Project title: Emergency Education and Child Protection Towards Conflict-affected Children in Iraq

· Duration: Project funded until end of January 2018

Human Resources

  • She/he is in charge of the supervision of a team of 60 persons based in Erbil, Bardarash, Nimrud Sub district as well as in camps (the team is regularly increasing depending on the evolution of activity implementation). The team includes 1 reporting officer, 1 deputy PM, 2 data clerk, supervisors, team leaders, social workers, teachers and facilitators.

  • She/he trains, supervises and coordinates with local partners.

  • In close collaboration with the Child Protection Officer and the Child Protection Technical Advisor, she/he ensures the provision of trainings to the project team.

Logistics and administration

  • She/he manages logistical and administrative issues related to the implementation of project activities.

  • She/he makes sure that logistical, administrative and financial procedures linked to programme implementation are established and alerts her/his superiors if gaps are observed in order that corrective action may be taken.

  • She/he participates in budget follow-up meetings, monitors the efficiency in the implementation of the projects (adequacy between means and resources allocated) and informs the superior in case of gap.

  • She/he supports the logistics department for the preparation of the procurement plan and follows the procurement process.

  • She/he prepares the cash forecast related to the project

Internal coordination

  • She/he participates in bi-weekly internal coordination meetings and communicates regularly with the Child Protection Programme Coordinator or Head of Mission.

  • She/he communicates with the technical referent at headquarter level and/or Child Protection Program Coordinator at field level, on the project evolution, technical problems faced, potential risks and proposed solutions.

  • She/he ensures good-communication with the local partners organizing regular operational meetings.

  • She / he provides to the teams monitoring tools and reporting templates to follow-up the project (if needed).

Representation and external coordination

  • At the request of her/his superiors, she/he represents the association with donors, partners, local authorities and stakeholders involved in the implementation of emergency projects.

  • She/he regularly attends and actively participates to the dedicated clusters (Education, Psychosocial/protection).

  • She/he develops and maintains good professional relationships with the MoE, DoE, UN Agencies, & NGOs (national & international).

Reporting

  • She/he participates in writing the intermediate and final reports for donors on Education & Protection programmes.

  • She/he participates in writing any possible/future Education & Protection concept note, project proposal.

  • She/he coordinates the writing of monthly situation reports (SITREP).

Security

  • She/he contributes to efforts aimed at ensuring compliance with safety rules at the site, and transmits all information related to safety concerns to her/his line manager.

  • She/he ensures the application / respect and follow-up of the security guidelines and their update on the sites.

Strategy

  • She/he contributes to the development of new interventions based on identified needs, especially linked to the sectors and areas of the projects she/he is coordinating.

  • She/he can participate in exploratory missions/needs assessments according to the needs and mission strategy discussed with HoM and headquarters.

  • She/he meets (and/or identifies) with potential local partners (NGOs).

This list of responsibilities could be modified according to the needs in the field.

Security, working and living conditions

There are two bases on the mission, located in Erbil and Bardarash, an office is shared with the partner DAD in Dohuk. Despite the war context outside of KR-I, the region is generally safe.

Erbil city is safe, and there are few restrictions of movement within the city. There are bazaars, restaurants, sport centres, parks, shopping centres, supermarkets. Trips to the countryside are possible at weekends. Security rules may be revised according to the evolution of the context.

Working and living conditions in Erbil are good. Communication means are satisfying (efficient internet, international phones). The office is separated from the guesthouse. The guesthouse is spacious and each expatriate benefits from an individual room.

Bardarash is a small city located at 1h15 minutes from Erbil, around 30km from Mosul. The security context remains correct. Working and living conditions in Bardarash are good as well.

Profile

  • At least 2 years of humanitarian experience in the field

  • Experience as Education & Protection Project Manager requested

  • Fluent in French and in English; Arabic is an asset, writing skills in French and in English

  • Skills in transfer of competences

  • Skills in accountancy/ financial management/ logistics

  • Computer skills (including Excel and Word)

  • Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills

  • Autonomy, rigor and skills for synthesis

  • Good organizational skills

  • Adaptation capacities to dynamic context


How to apply:

Applicants are invited to send a resume + a cover letter by mail to the following e-mail address: recrutement@trianglegh.org, to the attention of Laure Maynard, Human Resources Officer.

Kenya: Consultant: Collection Centers

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Organization: International Potato Center
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 22 Dec 2017

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a Consultant to design and construct four collection centers to aggregate potatoes and inputs. The collection centers are targeted to be built in Elgeyo-Marakwet, Meru, Nandi and Uasin Gishu counties.

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium. CGIAR is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Its science is carried out by the 15 research centers who are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations. The CIP Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) main regional office is in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Assignment: CIP is supporting potato marketing cooperatives and seed multipliers to develop into functioning businesses through the Accelerated Value Chain Development (AVCD) project, potato value chain. A component of this support involves constructing collection centers to aggregate and sort potato for markets and receive collective input orders to distribute to cooperative members.

Under the AVCD project, the Consultant will work in close collaboration with CIP and the farmer cooperatives to build the four collection centers, with an expected capacity of 50 to 100 tonnes, with shelving for short-term storage and tables to assist sorting. The assignment is to visit the proposed site to design the collection center for each cooperative ensuring all materials and labour requirements are listed to ease procurement by CIP, followed by supervising and managing construction of the collection centers.

The responsibilities of the assignment are to:

  • Visit the proposed sites making a brief report on all the necessary/relevant technical assessments on the proposed sites for the purpose of design and construction.
  • Design the collection centers, including preparing a list of all required materials and equipment to construct the collection centers;
  • Submit the designs, list of materials required for the construction of the collection centers and construction schedule for each collection center;
  • Supervise/manage construction of the collection centers

The successful Consultant will have:

  • Experience of not less than 10 years working in a busy construction company(ies) involved in designing and management of construction projects
  • Technical knowledge in building construction or any other related field (at least a diploma)
  • Must be a team player, able to coordinate well with cooperatives and CIP.
  • Must have been accredited by the national construction authority at least as a building supervisor.
  • Knowledge in potato post handling/ storage practices or a in a similar project in the past shall be an added advantage.

Conditions: The employment contract will be for the duration agreed upon to design and construct the collection centers.


How to apply:

Applicants should apply through CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/), including a brief cover letter summarizing their relevance to this position and a bid as outlined below. Deadline to apply is 22nd December 2017. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Applicant is to submit a CV clearly demonstrating experience in designing and managing construction projects relevant to this assignment. The bid is also to indicate the daily rate to prepare visit the sites, design the collection centers and supervise/manage construction.

Kenya: Data Management & Open Access Officer

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Organization: International Potato Center
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 10 Jan 2018

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly-motivated individual for a newly-established position to lead and coordinate efforts oriented to research data management including assuring the quality of biological and social science data sets, assuring that these data sets and associated publications are openly accessible, as well as other types of information products produced in part or in whole by CIP-affiliated researchers and staff.

The Center: CIP (www.cipotato.org) is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research, a network of 15 research centers mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.

In 2013, all of the CGIAR Research Centers, including CIP, unanimously passed the CGIAR Open Access and Data Management Policy, which requires that all research outputs – including peer-reviewed scholarly publications and data sets – are free to access and free use by anyone, anywhere in the world, with minimal restrictions for re-use. By the end of 2015, CIP will have adopted a Publications Policy and a Data Management Policy, Guidelines, and Procedures; these resources, along with the CIP Open Access/Open Data Implementation Plan, detail how the organization intends to move forward to implement Open Access/Open Data.

The Position: The Data Management & Open Access Officer will provide technical guidance and support to researchers to implement Open Access, and Open Data in SSA. The position will also provide recommendations for facilitating the implementation and widespread adoption, which will require supporting significant organizational change efforts as well as improving systems and processes to make it as easy as possible for researchers to make their research openly-accessible according to the FAIR principles – i.e. findable, accessible, interoperable, and re-usable.

The emphasis of the position will be for Data Management for major CIP projects in the sub-Saharan African region. It is anticipated that capacity building and raising awareness will be key areas of focus for this position during the duration of the contract as CIP begins to embed Open Access and Open Data into the project lifecycle and other organizational processes such as M&E and individuals’ performance and evaluation.

This position will report to the Knowledge & Data Manager from Research Informatics Unit (RIU) and the Project Manager for the Sweetpotato Action for Security and Health in Africa (SASHA Project). This position will work closely with members of Communications and Publications (CPAD), the CIP Library, the CIP legal team and the Grants and Contracts units at CIP Headquarters and well as the SASHA Project Manager, the SASHA Senior Knowledge Management Specialist, the SASHA Communications officer, and other project managers and researchers in the region. In addition, this position will serve as a liaison to several CGIAR Knowledge Management, Open Access, and Open Data (KM/OA-OD) communities of practice and will work closely with other KM/OA-OD focal points on Cross-Center initiatives to support Open Access and Open Data.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Knowledge & Data Manager from Research Informatics Unit and CIP scientists to develop tools and support standardized protocols for data management (collection, curation, data quality, archiving & sharing);
  • Support CIP projects to implement CIP’s Open Access and Open Data Plan following the CGIAR Open Access and Data Management Policy as well as CIP’s Open Data & Data Management Policy and Guidelines;
  • Help bring about internal culture changes needed to foster a culture of knowledge and data sharing;
  • Oversight and improvement of Data Open Access workflows and processes.
  • Co-develop a comprehensive, practical and user-friendly suite of workflows and protocols that facilitate research data design, collection, cleaning, storage and sharing at CIP-SSA;
  • Analyze data in order to identify and implement ways to improve potential usage and uptake of CIP research outputs;
  • Designing and supervising creation of flexible and integrated data management systems for multi-disciplinary projects;
  • Organize of training programs for CIP scientists and research support staff on data collection, curation, data quality, archiving & sharing;
  • Monitoring the usage of curated CIP data sets by partners and others to their impact and to prioritize future efforts in data management;
  • Work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholder groups to support Open Access/Open Data implementation in a participatory, inclusive, and consultative manner;
  • Contribute to performance evaluations and identify succession planning and development of direct reports.

Selection criteria:

  • Must be a Kenyan citizen;
  • At least a Master’s Degree in Biology, Statistics, Computer Sciences, Information Science, Social Science, biometrics or informatics;
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience working in the design and delivery of knowledge management, information management, or data management programs and services, including several years developing and executing strategic initiatives, preferably within a research organization or international NGO;
  • Demonstrated background developing and implementing initiatives related to open access and/or open data preferred;
  • Strong knowledge and experience with internal and external knowledge sharing and collaboration best practices, processes, and tools and systems;
  • Broad understanding of data management issues including: data collection, data analysis, data integration, long-term data storage and preservation, data quality, and publicly disseminating data;
  • Experience in quality assurance for research data;
  • In-depth knowledge of and experience with data management and statistical analysis software;
  • Experience with management and curation of biological and social science data;
  • Experience with consulting, training and supporting users of informatics applications;
  • Ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary and decentralized team;
  • Fluency in written and spoken English; excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills;
  • Working knowledge of French and Portuguese preferred;

Conditions: The employment contract will be for a 18 month term (with three months’ probation period) with the possibility of renewal, subject to performance and availability of funds. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.


How to apply:

Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ ), including a letter of motivation, a full C.V with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 10 January 2018 and will continue until the post is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Ukraine: Project Manager- Ukraine

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Organization: Triangle Génération Humanitaire
Country: Ukraine
Closing date: 15 Feb 2018

Location: Ukraine – Kramatorsk**

Duration: 12 months renewable, from March 2018

Conditions: Salaried position; gross monthly salary ranging from €1,550 to €2,100 according to former experiences; monthly per diem €450; 100% medical coverage + repatriation insurance + provident fund, accommodation, international and local transportation as part of the mission; break every 3 months.

More information in www.trianglegh.org

Family duty station: No

TGH background

"Actor in a sustainable and shared solidarity" Established in 1994, TGH (Triangle Génération Humanitaire) is a French international solidarity organization based in Lyon. The organization designs, implements and monitors emergency, humanitarian, rehabilitation and development programs in the following sectors of intervention: water, hygiene and sanitation, civil engineering, food security and rural development, socio-educational and psychosocial. TGH currently operates in 10 countries throughout Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Presentation of the mission

Several evaluations have been held between March 2015 and January 2016, enabling the implementation of four projects since March 2016. The TGH mission is located in Kramatorsk (70km from the Contact Line). Until now, donors chose emergency response to assist population through in-kind distributions (food parcels). The innovative TGH approach based on an electronic voucher system is part of the early recovery process. This approach, valued and endorsed by all stakeholders (donors, beneficiaries and authorities), anticipates the donor strategies’ objectives for 2018, from emergency to early recovery. Lately, TGH implemented the following actions in 3 raions located along the contact line in GCA:

· Electronic vouchers (vouchers for food, hygiene items or multipurpose)

· Direct cash transfer (via bank and post offices)

· Cash for Work (rehabilitation or social work)

TGH is actively committed in capacity building process of local partners. Upon their partnership with TGH, national NGO bring their field knowledge and jointly work with the TGH team on the projects’ implementation. Finally, TGH is a well-known organization within the Food Security and WASH clusters.

The mission is currently composed by 6 persons, excluding Program Manager (PM), all based in Kramatorsk.

A UNICEF proposal is upon approval. The TGH mission will accordingly increase its national team. The project aims at distributing, via a network of a hundred groceries, some electronic vouchers to 35,000 individuals and at implementing a hygiene promotion action in 190 schools all along the contact line.

Job description

The PM will have a large responsibility in the capacity building and support provided to local partners. The PM will be assisted by 3 PM assistants, national and English speaking people (to be recruited).

Program management:

× Define the operational chronogram of activities;

× Finalize the general agreement with local partners;

× Define and approve the questionnaires’ and surveys’ templates and methodologies (towards schools, individuals, and shops);

× Participate to the communication on the project to the communities and local authorities;

× Manage the beneficiaries’ lists (upon the vulnerability score calculation, a cross-checking of the lists with other INGOs…);

× Attend shopkeepers’ training and work on online redeeming software;

× Ensure regular activities’ follow-up about e-vouchers and hygiene promotion;

× Ensure the follow-up of program indicators, in accordance with donors’ requirements;

× Ensure the preparation and the implementation of some post-distribution surveys;

× Ensure the analysis of collected data and accordingly adapt the program strategy upon results and humanitarian needs;

× Participate on the donors’ visits and the audits.

Team management:

× Recruit and evaluate operational team;

× Plan, manage and supervise the work of operational team;

× Organize and lead the coordination meetings with partners;

× Enhance capacities of staff/local partner, regarding the evaluated needs.

Reporting:

× Participate to intermediate/final report writing for donors and Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) reports;

× Provide regular reports to Head of Mission.

Internal coordination:

× Supervise administrative and logistical management of the project with support department and HoM;

× Ensure budget follow-ups;

× Plan and manage procurement related to the project;

× Actively attend the internal coordination meetings, and propose potential improvements related to the overall mission.

× Participation to proposals’ writing process, with the HoM and the desk.

Representation and external coordination:

× Represent TGH to stakeholders, including donors; organisations, WASH cluster, food security cluster, and Cash Working group, etc.;

× Ensure bilateral coordination with other humanitarian actors in the area;

× Maintain and develop good working relations and a good visibility of the association towards the civil society.*Security:*

Ensure compliance with safety rules on-site, and communicate any information related to safety and security to her/his line manager.

Ensure the application / follow-up of the security guidelines and their update on-site.

This list of responsibilities could be modified according to the needs in the field.

Security, working and living conditions

Security conditions are good, even if trips in the buffer zone require specific attention and prior approval. Kramatorsk is a 200,000-inhabitant city offering all commodities. Distractions are, nevertheless, limited and a few English speaking people can be found in town. The PM will share a 4-room flat with the head of mission, located downtown. The office is at 5 minutes from the flat. The PM will get one vehicle at his/her disposal, which use will be restricted to the oblast. Trips to Kiev (for TGH representation) will be done by train.

Profile

  • At least 2 years of humanitarian experience in the field;

  • Good writing skills in French and in English;

  • Russian language is a clear asset;

  • Experience in database management and data analysis;

  • Ability to anticipate and take decision;

  • Experience in donors’ contract management;

  • Excellent knowledge of program cycle management;

  • Experience in team management and/or partnership;

  • Experience in volatile security context.


How to apply:

CV and cover letter to Laure Maynard, HR Officer: recrutement@trianglegh.org

Bangladesh: Agriculture and Market Systems Leader

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Organization: International Potato Center
Country: Bangladesh
Closing date: 15 Feb 2018

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly-motivated Agriculture and Market Systems Leader to join the implementation team of the five-year USAID Feed the Future Bangladesh Nutrition Activity. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of the final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

The Position:

The Agriculture and Market Systems Leader will enable the USAID Feed the Future Bangladesh Nutrition Activity to strengthen market-based capacities and practices for harnessing agricultural, food, and WASH technologies to improve diets and nutrition of vulnerable populations. The position will promote evidence-based, market-oriented methodologies and approaches across all project components to re-inforce the project’s integrated approach that emphasizes the empowerment of women, adolescents, and families with children under the age of five. The project is a collaboration between several international and Bangladeshi organizations and the position is part of a multi-disciplinary team under the leadership of the Chief of Party. The position will be based in Dhaka with frequent field travel to the project zone in Southern Bangladesh and will report to the CIP Country Manager and to the Division of Social and Nutrition Science.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical leadership for design, coordination and analysis of market-based methodologies and approaches to improve food production and utilization and WASH practices among target households
  • Support project implementing partners to develop and implement technically sound work plans that incorporate proven agricultural and food technologies and methodologies as well as learning from field activities.
  • Initiate and manage collaboration with relevant stakeholders in the agriculture and food sectors, specifically private sector enterprises involved in food marketing, agricultural inputs, and service delivery.
  • Identify constraints, market-based solutions, and incentives to integrate small-scale producers into efficient and nutrition-sensitive market systems.
  • Foster gender sensitive market systems at all levels, including input and output levels and counsel local market committees and other service providers to ensure that both men & women producers are getting equal access to respective market spaces.
  • As advised by the project team, design and coordinate market systems analyses to inform project planning, intervention strategies, and evaluations across all project components.
  • Coordinate training of technical staff from implementing partners and service providers in project methodologies and implementation tools related to agriculture, food, and market systems.
  • Develop and coordinate demand creation activities for nutritious foods, involving proven Social and Behavior Change Communications methodologies.
  • Foster linkages and collaboration with related USAID-funded projects that support agricultural infrastructure, production, capacity building, and market development.
  • Coordinate technical reporting of project activities related to market systems, agriculture, and food; and contribute to technical and scientific publications in strategically important areas.
  • As part of the senior project team, contribute to project planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning tools and processes, and reviews.

Selection criteria:

  • PhD or MSc degree in a relevant agricultural or social science discipline.
  • At least seven years of experience working in international research and development in an area related to nutrition-sensitive agriculture, food systems, or market development. Experience working on similar projects in South Asia will be an asset.
  • Excellent understanding of latest food-based approaches to nutrition and of methodologies for market systems analysis.
  • Proven experience in designing, coordinating and implementing market-based interventions working with private sector partners.
  • Hands-on experience and up-to-date skills in work planning, partnership management, capacity building, and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.
  • Proven track record of delivering high quality technical outputs under tight project deadlines.
  • Record of scientific and technical publications related to markets, agriculture and nutrition.
  • Confidence and ability to coordinate technical staff from diverse implementing partners, foster team work, and ensure high standards of excellence.
  • Excellent English language proficiency, including excellent report writing skills.

Conditions: The employment contract will be for a three-year term (with three-month probation period) with the possibility of renewal, subject to availability of funding. Any offer made with regards to this vacancy is conditional on the formal award. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.


How to apply:

Applications: Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website *(http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/**)**,*** including a letter of motivation, a full C.V with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on February 2nd, 2018 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Central African Republic: CHEF/ CHEFFE DE MISSION - RCA

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Organization: Triangle Génération Humanitaire
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 28 Feb 2018

Pays : RCA - poste basé à Bangui. Déplacements dans la Ouaka (Bambari) et dans la Vakaga.

Durée : contrat de 12 mois renouvelable

Prise de poste : mai 2018

Conditions : contrat salarié, salaire mensuel brut de 2 500 € à 2 800 € selon expérience, per diem mensuel 580 €, prise en charge d’une couverture médicale à 100% + assurance rapatriement + prévoyance, prise en charge du logement et du transport international et local dans le cadre de la mission, repos tous les 3 mois. Plus d'informations sur www.trianglegh.org, rubrique "Participer".

Possibilité de départ en famille : non.

Présentation de TGH

"Acteur d'une solidarité durable et partagée"

Créée en 1994, Triangle Génération Humanitaire, association française de solidarité internationale basée à Lyon, élabore et met en œuvre des programmes d'urgence, de réhabilitation et de développement dans les domaines de l'eau, de l'hygiène et de l'assainissement, du génie civil, de la sécurité alimentaire et du développement rural, du socio-éducatif et du psychosocial. TGH travaille actuellement dans 10 pays d’Afrique, d’Asie, d’Europe et du Moyen-Orient.

Contexte

Considérée comme l’un des pays les plus pauvres au monde (classé 180ème sur 186 par le PNUD en 2012, 62% de la population y vit avec moins de 1,25 USD par jour), la République centrafricaine (RCA) traverse la crise humanitaire la plus grave depuis son indépendance en 1960.

Suite au coup d’Etat du 24 mars 2013, les changements successifs de régime ont contribué à une escalade des violences intercommunautaires, multipliant les violations des droits de l'homme, les déplacements massifs de population, la destruction de biens et la perte des moyens de subsistance pour la population. La RCA compte aujourd’hui plus de 2,7 millions de personnes ayant besoin d’assistance, soit quasiment la moitié de la population globale. Les besoins prioritaires regroupent la nourriture, les soins de santé, l'eau, l'assainissement et l'hygiène, les abris mais également les articles ménagers de première nécessité. A cela s’ajoutent les différentes fractures sociales, les faibles perspectives économiques.

Les Nations Unies estiment aujourd’hui que plus de 464 000 personnes auraient rejoint les pays voisins depuis décembre 2013, tandis que le nombre de personnes déplacées internes est estimé à plus 534.000 personnes dont 96.873 en Ouaka.

Sur le plan sécuritaire, la situation demeure volatile. Depuis septembre 2016, un regain des violences a été observé dans différentes régions de la RCA. La MINUSCA, opération multidimensionnelle des Nations Unies, est notamment en charge de la protection des civils et de la facilitation de l’aide humanitaire. En février 2017, Bambari a été déclaré par la MINUSCA ville sans groupe armé.

Présentation de la mission

TGH a débuté son action en RCA en 2007 pour soutenir les personnes affectées par le conflit qui agitait alors le nord du pays. Parallèlement, l’association s’impose depuis 2011 comme l’un des acteurs humanitaires majeurs de la préfecture de la Ouaka, où elle mène divers projets dans les secteurs du développement rural, de l'eau, de l'hygiène et l'assainissement (EHA) et de l'éducation.

TGH assure aujourd’hui une assistance d’urgence aux populations déplacées et aux communautés hôtes, dans la ville de Bambari, dans l’ensemble des camps de déplacés autour de Bambari ainsi que dans la ville de Ngakobo. TGH poursuit notamment ses activités de construction et d’entretien de forages, de latrines, de réhabilitation des puits sur les sites et en ville, de constitution d’un stock de contingence. Aussi, l’association met en œuvre des projets d’urgence en matière de sécurité alimentaire à travers la distribution de semences et d’outils agricoles, l’appui à la production et la transformation agricoles, la santé animale. Enfin, TGH met également en œuvre des projets de développement dans les secteurs du développement rural, de l'eau, de l'hygiène et l'assainissement et de l'éducation.

Parallèlement aux activités qu’elle mène dans la Ouaka, l’association intervient en Vakaga dans les secteurs de la sécurité alimentaire, de l’eau, hygiène et assainissement, ainsi que de l’éducation. TGH reste ainsi l’une des deux seules organisations présentes de manière continue dans cette région marginalisée et excentrée.

Enfin, TGH intervient à Bangui, dans les secteurs de l’éducation et la protection des enfants de la rue de Bangui.

La mission est financée à hauteur de 4 millions d’euros par différents bailleurs de fonds, dont les principaux sont ECHO, UNICEF, le Centre de Crise et de Soutien, l’Ambassade de France, le FH, le PAM, la FAO, l’AFD, le CIAA.

L’équipe actuelle est composée de douze expatriés et d’environ 90 personnels nationaux, répartis sur les différentes bases opérationnelles (Bangui, Bambari, Tiringoulou et Birao).

Poste

Le/la Chef de mission travaille sous la responsabilité du Responsable de missions basé au siège. Il/elle supervise directement le Coordinateur terrain Bambari, le Référent base Nord-est, le Coordinateur Logistique et Sécurité, le Coordinateur Administratif, l’Assistant Chef de Mission, le Chef de Projet Enfants de la rue.

Il/elle est responsable de la sécurité sur la mission.
Il/elle représente l’association auprès des partenaires, bailleurs et des différentes autorités.

Il/elle suit les besoins et propose de nouvelles interventions et pistes de développement pour la mission.

Il/elle coordonne les équipes et s’assure de la bonne mise en œuvre des programmes sur la mission.

Il/elle s’assure du bon dimensionnement humain de la mission et encadre les équipes.
Il/elle assure la bonne circulation des informations entre le siège et le terrain et s’assure du respect des échéances.

GESTION DE LA SECURITE

  • Analyser en permanence le contexte politique, sécuritaire et socio-économique du pays et assurer la bonne diffusion de l’analyse et des informations sur la mission et au siège.

  • Actualiser régulièrement et de manière participative les outils de gestion de la sécurité de la mission sur la base des formats de l’association.

  • Assurer la bonne diffusion, connaissance et respect par tout le personnel des règles et consignes de sécurité en vigueur.

  • Garantir, en lien étroit avec le coordinateur logistique et sécurité, ainsi que les coordinateurs régionaux, un niveau et des modalités d’opérations adaptés au contexte.

  • Gérer, en lien avec le siège et si nécessaire l’ambassade de France et les Nations Unies, les incidents de sécurité et les situations d’urgence.

REPRESENTATION DE L’ASSOCIATION DANS LE PAYS, auprès des autorités nationales, des bailleurs de fonds et des autres organisations internationales (agences UN, ONG)

  • Assurer le respect de la législation nationale pour toutes les activités de la mission.

  • Garantir le suivi des procédures de reconnaissance du gouvernement pour l'organisation.

  • Entretenir et développer de bonnes relations de travail ainsi qu’une bonne visibilité de l’association auprès des autorités nationales et locales, des bailleurs de fonds et autres acteurs de l’aide internationale.

  • Représenter l’association dans les forums de coordination (OCHA, CCO, Clusters UN).

  • Assurer une bonne coordination avec les autres ONG présentes sur le terrain.

DEFINITION ET MISE EN ŒUVRE DE LA STRATEGIE DE LA MISSION

  • En collaboration avec le desk et les responsables des cellules techniques au siège, définir et/ou redéfinir la stratégie de la mission en lien avec l’évolution du contexte.

  • En lien avec cette stratégie, coordonner et participer à l’évaluation des besoins sur le terrain.

RECHERCHE DE FINANCEMENTS

  • Evaluer les bailleurs potentiels présents en RCA et leurs stratégies d’intervention.

  • Assurer un lien et une communication régulière avec les bailleurs qui financent les projets en cours.

  • Identifier les appels à projet qui correspondent aux secteurs d’intervention de l’association.

  • Apporter un support à la rédaction des propositions des projets.

SUPERVISION ET COORDINATION DES ACTIVITES DE LA MISSION

  • Garantir la bonne mise en place et le suivi des activités.

  • Garantir, avec les coordinateurs administratif et logistique, le bon fonctionnement de la mission sur les plans administratif, financier et logistique.

  • Assurer, avec les chefs de projet, les coordinateurs et le siège, le reporting interne et externe de la mission.

GESTION DE L’EQUIPE ET COORDINATION INTERNE

  • Garantir une bonne gestion des ressources humaines expatriées et nationales.

  • Encadrer et accompagner le personnel en supervision directe.

  • Assurer un système de coordination formelle (réunions, rapports...) sur l’ensemble des bases et animer les réunions de coordination.

  • Assurer des entretiens réguliers avec les membres de l’équipe expatriée.

  • Assurer une bonne ambiance et un bon esprit d’équipe.

COMMUNICATION

  • Participer à l’information des donateurs et du grand public.

  • Participer à la communication externe de l’association en RCA.

Ces responsabilités pourront être revues en fonction des évolutions des besoins sur le terrain.

Conditions de sécurité, de travail, et de vie

Le contexte sécuritaire instable et volatile impose le respect de règles de sécurité parfois contraignantes. Les déplacements sur le terrain sont possibles mais nécessitent une analyse préalable, et les déplacements en ville ne sont en général pas sujets à restriction, sauf tension en ville. TGH est un acteur humanitaire connu et apprécié dans la zone.

A Bangui, les expatriés disposent de chambres individuelles dans deux maisons partagées situées sur une concession où se trouve également le bureau. Une connexion wifi est disponible sur toute la base.

Profil

  • Expérience d’au moins trois ans en ONG, dont au moins deux ans sur des fonctions de coordination sur des programmes d’urgence

  • Expérience en gestion d’équipes expatriées et nationales

  • Expérience en gestion de la sécurité dans un contexte de conflit

  • Expérience en gestion de contrats bailleurs

  • Excellent relationnel, diplomatie

  • Calme, maîtrise de soi, respect des différences culturelles

  • Capacités d’analyse, d’anticipation et de décision

  • Sens de la discipline et de l’organisation, bon esprit de synthèse

  • Aisance à l’oral, bonnes capacités de communication et de coordination

  • Bonnes capacités rédactionnelles en français

  • Capacité à vivre et travailler en contexte sécuritaire instable


How to apply:

Les candidats sont invités à envoyer un CV + lettre de motivation par courrier électronique à l'adresse suivante : recrutement@trianglegh.org , à l'attention d'Alexandra Bourdekas, Responsable RH

Iraq: Finance / HR / Admin Coordinator - Kurdistan region of Iraq / Iraq

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Organization: Triangle Génération Humanitaire
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 28 Feb 2018

Country: Kurdistan region of Iraq / Iraq – Location: Erbil, with regular trips to Mosul, Baghdad

Duration: 7 to 9 months, renewable according to funding, departure ASAP

Conditions: Salaried contract, gross monthly salary from €1,800 to €2,300 depending on experience, monthly per diem USD 650, medical coverage of 100% + repatriation insurance + provident fund, accommodation, international and local transportation as part of the mission, break every 3 months. More information on www.trianglegh.org, under "Participate".

Family duty station: no.

Presentation of TGH

"Actor in a sustainable and shared solidarity"

Founded in 1994, TGH is a French international solidarity organization based in Lyon. The association designs and implements emergency, rehabilitation and development programs in the following sectors: water, hygiene and sanitation, civil engineering, food security and rural development, education and psychosocial. TGH is currently operating in 10 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Context

The Regional conflict in Iraq and Syria will complete its fifth year with no rapid end in sight. It has torn apart families, displacing more than 11 million individuals: more than 7 million inside the country and more than four million who have fled the conflict in search of safety in neighboring countries, including Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt and Iraq, and further afield in Europe (507,421 persons by the end of September 2015). While Kurdistan Region of Iraq is still hosting around 240 000 Syrians, Iraq has seen major displacement of an estimated three million persons within its borders due to the advance of ISIS and subsequent fight to push them out of Iraq.

The Kurdistan Region of Iraq, hosting 97% of the Syrian refugees within Iraq, is also now host to some one million internally displaced persons, constituting a 25% population increase. Furthermore, the KR-I continues to share frontlines of armed conflict in the “disputed” Iraqi territories since the 25th September Kurdish independence referendum and faces a budgetary crisis which presents serious challenges in the access to services (e.g. education) for displaced and host community populations.

The defeat of ISIS’s last remaining strongholds in Iraq is now leaving ground for reconstruction. However, in places such as West Mosul that have seen severe destruction or remote areas where services are lacking, returns are not happening fast and Iraqi people are still displaced in IDP camps of Ninewa or the East bank of Mosul. The political and military stalemate between the Federal Government and Iraqi Kurdistan is keeping the tension high along the disputed territories. Iraqi elections are putting an additional level of inter-community tensions as military groups contribute to the political shaping of the areas retaken from ISIS. Intra-community tensions within Iraqi Kurdistan are also on the rise in reshuffling of the political landscape after the October 2016 events and the fall of the two historical leaders of the main parties.

Presentation of the mission

TGH worked in Kurdistan from 1995 to 1999 in the education and agriculture sectors to support refugees from Turkey. In 2013, TGH reopened a mission in Kurdistan and conducted several projects in Erbil: WASH in schools, Winterization distribution, Education and psychosocial support. Since 2016, TGH has deployed an emergency response supporting Iraqi IDPs in three camps of Ninewa Governorate (Salamiya 1, Khazer M1 and Nimrud camps) with child protection services. Alongside, TGH is also developing Child Protection and Education in Emergency interventions in returnee villages of Hamdaniya district (Nimrod and Bashiqa sub-districts). . The organization has also been conducting and still developing livelihood activities towards vulnerable returnee households in rural Tel Afar / Hamdaniya districts. TGH has a sub-office in Nimrud village (Hamdaniya district) forcamps and villages operations. More recently, TGH opened a sub-office in Baghdad; and is currently opening one as well in Mosul which will be dedicated to the Mosul / Hamdaniya operations and develop further project in Federal Iraq.

Job description

The overall objective of the Finance/HR/admin Coordinator is to ensure the implementation of all administrative procedures and to train the local support team in order to support the current and future projects.

The Finance/HR/admin Coordinator will be under the responsibility of the Head of Mission. He/she will be managing the national admin team, composed for now of 2 assistants based in Erbil and 1 field officer based in Nimrud. The main responsibilities include:

FINANCE

  • Guarantee the proper use of funds according to donors and TGH regulations

  • Follow the daily/monthly expenses for all the projects and the coordination

  • Supervise the whole mission expenditures and cash management

  • Ensure checking and validation of the whole mission accountancy

  • Manage all mission budgets, proposal, financial reports, monthly accountancy closure, cash flow forecast

  • Implement a regular voucherisation of invoices on the mission

  • Keep an up to date Allocation Table for the mission

  • Manage the cash flow and cash supply requests to Head Quarters

  • Prepare and conduct financial audits as needed

  • In collaboration with the HoM, assures the link with the financial interlocutors (donors, bank…)

  • Train the Administrative Officer on SAGA, on TGH procedures and on budget follow up

ADMINISTRATION

  • Ensure that TGH follows the Iraqi and regional (KRI) laws

  • Collect all information about income tax and social benefits, and update internal regulations, work contracts and administrative guidelines accordingly

  • Ensure a clear archiving of all accountancy and administrative documents

  • Provide specific training sessions to the Administration team on the internal HR, admin and finance procedures

  • Ensure, in cooperation with the HoM, that administrative procedures such as expatriate registration, are followed

  • Collect all information and prepare documents for the NGO registration/registration renewal both in KRI and Iraq

  • Ensure legality of expatriates being on the mission both in KRI and Iraq

LOGISTICS

In collaboration with the logistics coordinator:

  • Ensure the respect of internal and donors’ purchase procedure

  • Ensure a check on the documentation of purchase procedures

  • Contribute to procurements if required

HUMAN RESOURCES

  • Collect all necessary information on local labour law and update internal regulations/work contracts accordingly

  • Follow up of the HR database (leave follow-up, employment contract FU etc) for all the projects

  • Supervise and ensure the proper monthly salary payment for all staff

  • Train the admin officer on the regular update of all HR documents (FUs, organigram, leaves etc)

  • Ensure that all HR policies are understood and respected by all staff

  • Validate and coordinate all recruitment process started on a national level

  • Participate to the hiring process of any support staff to be recruited

  • Identify the training needs and organize trainings for the Administration teams

COORDINATION AND REPRESENTATION

  • Attend internal coordination meetings

  • Attend external inter-NGO administration coordination meetings

REPORTING

  • As and when needed, contribute to writing financial reports and compiling data for financial reports

  • As and when needed, contribute to monthly reporting to Head Quarters

  • Regularly report to Head of Mission

This list of responsibilities could be modified according to the needs in the field.

Security, working and living conditions

Despite the unstable political context in Iraq and KRI, the KRI region is generally safe and current TGH areas of operation in Federal Iraq are considered safe.

Erbil city is safe, and there are no restrictions of movement within the city. Much entertainment is available such as restaurants, sport centres, parks, supermarkets, cinema etc. Trips to the countryside are possible at weekends with prior validation by HoM. Security rules may be revised according to the evolution of the context.

Working and living conditions in Erbil are good. Communication means are satisfying (efficient internet, international phones). The office is separated from the guesthouses. Individual rooms are available for each expatriate.

Operations in Dohuk, Suleymaniya are subject to the same security condition as for Erbil. Nimrud sub-office is safe and overnight stays are allowed upon agreement of HoM.

Regular field visits to Mosul and Baghdad are expected for follow-up of office opening and Iraq registration. Security conditions are different from those applied in KRI, and trips must be planned in coordination with HoM.

Profile

  • At least 1 year experience as Administration/finance/HR manager required in humanitarian context

  • Proven experience in accountancy,financial and HR management

  • Excellent organisational skills, multitasking

  • Fluent in French and in English; Arabic is an asset

  • Writing skills in French and in English

  • Good skills in transfer of knowledge/training

  • Computer skills (including Excel and Word)

  • Working knowledge of SAGA

  • Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills

  • Autonomy, rigor and skills for synthesis

  • Adaptation capacities to dynamic context

  • Sense of humour


How to apply:

Applicants are invited to send a resume + a cover letter by mail to the following e-mail address: recrutement@trianglegh.org


Kenya: Regional Director for Africa

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Organization: International Potato Center
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 20 Mar 2018

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly motivated Regional Director to provide strategic direction and implementation of CIP’s research and/for development portfolio of country led projects in the region.

About the role

This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will report to the Director General. The successful candidate will lead the regional strategy planning, while ensure CIP Country leadership is delivering quality research projects on time and within budget. The Regional Director will be responsible for overall regional project implementation, donor/government relations, communications, financial deliverables, strategic partnering, and resource mobilization. S/he will act as the CIP spokesperson in the region to represent CIP with local media, partners, governments and funders.

Key responsibilities:

· Strategic Planning and Regional Management: Lead the creation and implementation of regional strategy in coordination with key leaders at CIP; Ensure quality project implementation though compressive country-specific reviews of project portfolios, cross learning opportunities, and lessons learned; Lead and manage the regional strategic alliance and partnerships.

· Fundraising and representation: Develop and drive forward fundraising plans for the region, according to the program business plans, trends and needs; Pursue strategic alliances with collaborative partners to develop CIP as a partner of choice for major local and international donors; Maintain a high level of understanding of donor priorities, country plans and planned funding initiatives; Represent CIP at the regional and country level with donor, and partners in order to support CIP’s institutional interest; Informs and supports communications and marketing at the regional level; Participate in proposal development when relevant.

· Financial and Operational Management: Lead the execution of CIP’s operations in the region; Monitor country level projects including annual and multi-year budgets and forecasts; Ensure the implementation and monitoring of financial and operational policy and procedures at the country and regional level; Report to headquarters about the financial state of the country and regional offices; Accountable for compliance according to the donor agreement and delegation of authority assigned to this position.

· Safety, Security and Risk Management: Oversee the implementation of the regional security guidelines and security management plan; Implement the H&S policy at the regional level and the compliance at the country level; Support Country Leaders in preparing and managing risks to guarantee proper CIP operations.

· People Management: Lead CIP efforts to recruit, manage and develop high performing regional and country based staff; Develop a positive work environment for all staff across the region; Manage and coach the country managers to ensure the effective talent management processes, contribute to their performance reviews and identify succession and development plans.

What we are looking for?

  • Advance degree (PhD or Master) in Administration or science discipline.
  • From 12 years of working experience, with at least 5 years working as a Regional Director/ Country Manager in a development or international organization, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Extensive management or leadership experience, preferably leading high-level scientific talent, to enable the creation of appropriate regional strategies.
  • Proven expertise of leading large funding initiatives and manage large/complex proposals in region.
  • Solid financial management skills and metrics-based management accountability expertise.
  • Demonstrated people management and team building skills.
  • Proactive approach, with ability to find creative ways to solve problems or exploit potentials.
  • Superb written and oral communication skills in English.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

  • CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background, and is a recent World Food Price Winner and awarded with the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa.
  • CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.
  • CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.

What are we offering?

  • Great career opportunity in an international organization.
  • Salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience.
  • Comprehensive international insurance coverage.
  • Attractive retirement plan.
  • Three-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.
  • Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

How to apply:

Visit the following link: https://goo.gl/RJ8ppo and submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with your references. Screening of applications will begin on March 20, 2018 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site athttp://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply

Malawi: Research Associate - Agronomist

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Organization: International Potato Center
Country: Malawi
Closing date: 20 Mar 2018

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking an Agronomist with experience in Potato and Sweet potato to contribute to the EU-funded KULIMA project.

The Project: EU-funded KULIMA project is implemented in 10 districts in Northern, Central and Southern Malawi. Under this project CIP will coordinate the activities of a consortium of CGIAR Centers to provide a wide range of science-based agricultural production technologies, training, and access to inputs and advice. CIP will establish a Project Management Unit (PMU) consisting of a Project Manager, M&E Specialist and Finance Specialist to coordinate the interventions of the CGIAR Centers. The project provides an excellent opportunity for demonstrating and further improving the value and uptake of CGIAR and DARS developed technologies in the context of a forward-looking innovation systems approach. As part of a GIZ-managed component of the wider KULIMA Action, the CGIAR will build capacity of Master Trainers (supported by FAO and government) who will pass on the knowledge to Community Based Facilitators, that will eventually support 400,000 households in Farmer Field Schools (FFS, supported by government extension and NGOs).

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweet potato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium. CGIAR is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Its science is carried out by the 15 research centers who are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations. The CIP Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) main regional office is in Nairobi, Kenya. CIP also has an existing office in 8 other SSA countries.

The position: This position will be based in Lilongwe and will report to the Project Manager. The principal tasks and responsibilities comprise the following:

The key responsibilities:

  • Establish study plots of potato and sweet potato technologies at Rural Training Centers (RTCs) and outreach locations;
  • Contribute to development, implementation and evaluation of joint technology packages at study plots together with other CGIAR Center staff;
  • Develop training materials, protocols and technical content on potato and sweet potato technologies;
  • Train Master Trainers at the RTCs in planting material multiplication and in on-farm experimentation from protocols, participating in land preparation, plot layout, planting, crop management, soil fertility management, harvest, post-harvest handling, data collection and the participatory technology evaluation;
  • Conduct selected follow-up coaching sessions for master trainers based on specific demand;
  • Conduct participatory technology evaluations to assess technology adaptation needs;
  • Provide advisory-services to selected producers and/or enterprises;
  • Contribute to the development of training packages for input and technology suppliers, and enable farmer access to inputs for restoration of soil fertility and land resources;
  • Train and provide technical support to multipliers of planting material for potato and sweet potato in the KULIMA districts in collaboration with the Seed Services Unit.

Selection Criteria:

  • MSc. in Agronomy, Crop science, Seed science.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience working with public and/or private organizations in seed systems or agronomy.
  • Experience working with potato, sweet potato and/or other vegetative propagated crops.
  • Experience in designing and conducting and analysis of on-farm agronomic experiments.
  • Experience with participatory evaluation of new technologies, innovations with farmers.
  • Experience in the development of high-quality training materials
  • Strong experience and skills in facilitating trainings that combine theory and practice.
  • Knowledge of tissue culture, pre-basic, basic, certified and quality declared seed production and seed inspection procedures
  • Strong planning skills
  • Strong analytical skills/ ICT skills, especially Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Have demonstrated success in working with multi-disciplinary teams and partnerships
  • Experience in communicating with both senior and field staff of government, NGO and private sector organizations providing agricultural services
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
  • Willingness to spend considerable time working under field conditions
  • Advanced written and oral communication skills in English and Chichewa
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Conditions: This position is local and is open to Malawian Citizens ONLY. The employment contract will be for an initial 1 year term with three months’ probation period and with the possibility of renewal subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.


How to apply:

Applications: Applicants should apply online through CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ ), including a cover letter, a C.V. (maximum 4 pages) with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 20 March, 2018. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

CIP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). CIP also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site athttp://www.cipotato.org.

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Malawi: Research Associate - Monitoring & Evaluation

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Organization: International Potato Center
Country: Malawi
Closing date: 20 Mar 2018

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist to contribute to the EU-funded KULIMA project.

The Project: EU-funded KULIMA project is implemented in 10 districts in Northern, Central and Southern Malawi. Under this project CIP will coordinate the activities of a consortium of CGIAR Centers to provide a wide range of science-based agricultural production technologies, training, and access to inputs and advice. CIP will establish a Project Management Unit (PMU) consisting of a Project Manager, M&E Specialist and Finance Specialist to coordinate the interventions of the CGIAR Centers. The project provides an excellent opportunity for demonstrating and further improving the value and uptake of CGIAR and DARS developed technologies in the context of a forward-looking innovation systems approach. As part of a GIZ-managed component of the wider KULIMA Action, the CGIAR will build capacity of Master Trainers (supported by FAO and government) who will pass on the knowledge to Community Based Facilitators, that will eventually support 400,000 households in Farmer Field Schools (FFS, supported by government extension and NGOs).

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium. CGIAR is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Its science is carried out by the 15 research centers who are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations. The CIP Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) main regional office is in Nairobi, Kenya. CIP also has an existing office in 8 other SSA countries.

The position: This position will be based in Lilongwe and will report to the Project Manager. The M&E Specialist will be responsible for the overall monitoring and evaluation of the project activities of all CGIAR Centers, comparing plans with the actual delivery and performance. The principal tasks and responsibilities comprise the following:

The key responsibilities:

  • Develop a transparent progress monitoring and reporting system for reporting on the indicators defined in the GIZ M&E Framework.
  • Liaising with GIZ on all aspects of monitoring and evaluation and work closely with the professional staff in each CGIAR Center assigned to the project.
  • Develop tools to facilitate data collection by CGIAR partner staff.
  • Provide input and advice related to workplans submitted by partners to ensure that the indicators are in line with the GIZ framework.
  • Develop and maintain an M&E database for the project.
  • Mentor and train project and partner staff to build capacity on M&E.
  • Contribute to review and planning workshops.
  • Contribute to preparation and monitor implementation of work plans and budgets
  • Ensure gender and youth aspects are adequately captured in work planning and M&E Systems.
  • Contribute to specific studies commissioned by GIZ (e.g. baseline, adoption studies).
  • Contribute to gross margins analysis for technologies and technology packages introduced by the CGIAR to the FFS.
  • Support the project manager in the review of periodic progress reports received from partners and compilation of overall progress reports for the project.
  • Document and collect information on lessons learned, including case studies and special research.
  • Carry out periodical field checks and triangulate with received information to monitor the progress of the project.
  • Conduct field monitoring visits to selected Farmer Field Schools to assess whether the lessons learnt by Master Trainers by the CGIAR experts are passed on to the farmers by Community Based Facilitators.
  • Lead the implementation of the communication and visibility plans to promote information sharing on all aspects related to project activities among partners.
  • Support monitoring and evaluation visits by the donor and participate in project evaluations and assessments.

Selection Criteria:

  • MSc. in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, Project Management or similar;
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience working as an M&E Specialist for donor-funded agricultural development projects;
  • Strong planning skills, analytical skills, ICT skills especially Microsoft Excel and Word;
  • Have demonstrated success in working with multi-disciplinary teams and partnerships;
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
  • Advanced written and oral communication skills in English;
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Conditions: This position is local and is open to Malawian Citizens ONLY. The employment contract will be for an initial 1 year term with three months’ probation period and with the possibility of renewal subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.


How to apply:

Applicants should apply online through CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ ), including a cover letter, a C.V. (maximum 4 pages) with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 20 March, 2018. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

CIP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). CIP also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site athttp://www.cipotato.org.

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Malawi: Finance Specialist

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Organization: International Potato Center
Country: Malawi
Closing date: 20 Mar 2018

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a Finance Specialist to contribute to the EU-funded KULIMA project.

The Project: EU-funded KULIMA project is implemented in 10 districts in Northern, Central and Southern Malawi. Under this project CIP will coordinate the activities of a consortium of CGIAR Centers to provide a wide range of science-based agricultural production technologies, training, and access to inputs and advice. CIP will establish a Project Management Unit (PMU) consisting of a Project Manager, M&E Specialist and Accountant to coordinate the interventions of the CGIAR Centers. The project provides an excellent opportunity for demonstrating and further improving the value and uptake of CGIAR and DARS developed technologies in the context of a forward-looking innovation systems approach. As part of a GIZ-managed component of the wider KULIMA Action, the CGIAR will build capacity of Master Trainers (supported by FAO and government) who will pass on the knowledge to Community Based Facilitators, that will eventually support 400,000 households in Farmer Field Schools (FFS, supported by government extension and NGOs).

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium. CGIAR is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Its science is carried out by the 15 research centers who are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations. The CIP Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) main regional office is in Nairobi, Kenya. CIP also has an existing office in 8 other SSA countries.

The position: The selected candidate will be based in Lilongwe and will report to the Country Finance Specialist. The Finance Specialist will support the Finance Unit in implementing CIP’s organizational mission through efficient and effective accounting and financial management. This position will primarily provide technical assistance, and support in general accounting and quality assurance for projects cost allocation to different donors and maintain detailed and accurate records for all financial transactions. It requires broad understanding of program implementation and cross-cultural people skills.

The key responsibilities:

  • Coordinate, and provide technical assistance, and support in general accounting and quality assurance for projects cost allocation to different donors and maintain detailed and accurate records for all financial transactions;
  • Receive and review financial request, field financial reports and liquidations for consistency, completeness and accuracy of documentation and proper posting to CIP accounting systems;
  • Ensure financial transactions are carried out in accordance with the Center’s financial and administrative policies and procedures and Maintain detailed and accurate records for all financial transactions;
  • Prepare payments and ensure safety of financial resources while ensuring compliance with CIP and donor policies;
  • Ensure appropriate supporting documents for transactions including receipts, invoices, contracts are attached;
  • Record financial transactions following proper classification of accounts and charge codes in the documents, ready for posting;
  • Reconciling and management of VAT accounts to ensure invoices with VAT are ready for processing the Exemption certificate;
  • Ensure all bills are posted according to the period of the service provided (Utility Bills, Rentals, IT, Facilities) monthly;
  • Reviewing the finance documentations to ensure that proper coding has been done and that all transactions are properly supported;
  • Monthly administration of all travel and research advances to employees and partners;
  • Ensure all tax and pension emoluments returns are compiled and submitted to Malawi Revenue Authority and Pension administrators respectively;
  • Management of overdue suppliers’ accounts to ensure all outstanding bills are reconciled and paid in time;
  • Ensure all payments are filed sequentially and stamped PAID in readiness for Audit;
  • Ensure and support in the maintenance of a good filing system;
  • Assist with preparation of annual audits;
  • Control of fixed assets and Perform monthly bank reconciliations;
  • Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Selection Criteria:

  • Bachelor’s degree (with thesis completed) in Accounting, Finance or related field;
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in the accounting / finance / administrative area;
  • Proficient in MS Office, especially in Excel;
  • Aptitude for understanding complex regulations and monitoring financial transactions and documentation for compliance;
  • Strong knowledge of GIZ and of EU guidelines;
  • Familiarity with FAR and ADS rules and regulations and OMB Circulars;
  • Accounting software packages (ERP Preferable);
  • Knowledge of the international development funding (Desirable);
  • Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.

Conditions: This position is local and is open to Malawian Citizens ONLY. The employment contract will be for an initial 1-year term with three months’ probation period and with the possibility of renewal subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.


How to apply:

Applicants should apply online through CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ ), including a cover letter, a C.V. (maximum 4 pages) with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 20 March 2018. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

CIP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). CIP also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site athttp://www.cipotato.org.

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply

Kenya: Orange-fleshed Sweetpotato Value Chain Technology Transfer Officer

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Organization: International Potato Center
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 15 Mar 2018

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dynamic, proactive, and experienced Food Science, Business Technology Officer for the anticipated Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Project. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of final applicant is subject to donor approval. The selected candidate will be a “Specialist” according CIP’s internal structure. She/He will coordinate technology transfer on Orange-fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) as part of the TAAT program.

The Position: The Value Chain Technology Transfer Officer will provide business and processing technology technical skills in the Orange Flesh Sweetpotato Value Chain Compact. The officer will work with private sector partners interested in adopting OFSP into their processing business. The candidate will also identify new businesses interested in setting up OFSP-based production units as a business. Therefore, the candidate should possess prior experience in business management to work with the businesses by impacting sound business management. The position requires supply chain management skills to ensure that OFSP roots production and supply to businesses is managed efficiently. The position will be based in one of the participating countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and will report to the TAAT OFSP Value Chain Specialist.

The Project: The TAAT program has been initiated by the African Development Bank (AfDB) as part of its Feed Africa Initiative with support from additional donors. The main objective is to harness high-impact agricultural technologies for raising agricultural productivity, mitigating risks, and promoting diversification and post-harvest investment across selected agricultural commodity chains. OFSP has been selected due to its high potential for improving nutrition in the continent and its strong growth prospects in the commercial food processing sector. The OFSP Commodity Technology Delivery Compact (CTDC) will include a range of private sector partners and public sector extension services to deliver technologies, training, and access to services to stakeholders along the value chain, from production to processing and marketing. It will be coordinated by CIP and link with the strong network of research and development programs implemented by CIP and partners in over 10 African countries.

Key responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the development of TAAT technologies adoption work plans in each country.
  • Together with country leaders and Value Chain Specialist, assist in the identification of business partners in each country in which TAAT will be implemented.
  • Provide expertise necessary for successful implementation of value chain compact activities, in close collaboration with country value chain implementation teams.
  • Assist in the preparation of food technology outreach campaigns in each country of implementation.
  • Provide expertise in approaches necessary to deploy technologies, according to the defined target areas, mobilizing all actors across the value chain.
  • Facilitate the implementation of the value chain activities in all target countries and participate in the monitoring of progress made towards achieving value chain and TAAT-set goals.
  • Provide technical and business support to all value chain public and private sector partners in each participating country and ensure that they are fully and actively engaged.
  • Work with Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) to ensure that capacity is built in all needed areas for various stakeholders within the value chain.
  • Work with young Agripreneurs in each country of implementation through demonstration and training, in close collaboration with the ENABLE-TAAT Compact.
  • Ensure that quarterly and annual consolidated technical and financial reports for the Compact are prepared and submitted to the value chain coordinator office on schedule.
  • Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Value Chain Specialist and/or Institutional Management Office to meet the objectives of the value chain.

What we are looking for?

  • Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Marketing, Business Administration, Food Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a closely related field to the value chain.
  • Minimum of 5-6 years of professional work experience, with at least 1 year of experience in value chain development or products development, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Relevant work experience in agribusiness management, agriprocessing, supply chain management (experience with projects that link farmers to the market will be an added advantage).
  • Work experience in product development at the industrial level will be an added advantage.
  • Experience in projects involved in public-private partnerships.
  • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. In addition, good working knowledge of French is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to write, publish, and disseminate technical reports, success stories, and promotional materials.
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional, and multi-cultural environment.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

  • CIP is a global and reputable international organization with a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background, and has recently been awarded the World Food Price and the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange-fleshed Sweetpotato work in Africa.
  • CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.
  • CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a network of 15 research centers, that are mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.

What are we offering?

  • Great career opportunity in an international organization.
  • Nationally competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • One-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.
  • Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

How to apply:

Visit the following link: ( http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ ) and submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with your references. Screening of applications will begin on March 15, 2018 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site athttp://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.

CIP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). CIP also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

Kenya: PROJECT FINANCE INTERN

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Organization: International Potato Center
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 19 Mar 2018

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly talented Project Finance Intern for the CIP Sub Saharan Africa Regional Office in Nairobi.

The Center: CIP (www.cipotato.org) is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor.

The Position: The Project Finance Intern will report to the BMGF Project Finance Specialist. The Intern will assist primarily in reviewing project partners’ financial reports, support documents and other related tasks. The position requires broad understanding of programme implementation and cross-cultural people skills.

Duties and Accountabilities:

  • Assist in review of partner’s Quarterly financial reports for consistency, completeness and accuracy of documentation;
  • Compilation of documents and information for maintenance of partner’s database;
  • Compile regular summaries of partner’s verification status reports;
  • Assist in performing monthly analysis of expenditure reports from the accounting system;
  • Assist in monitoring all partners' liquidation reports (progress and final), review and verify documentation and financial report;
  • Assist in Monitoring Funding Status of each sub-recipient according to the agreements;
  • When applicable, assist with budget preparation, reviews and reallocations;
  • Assist to close all project sub-grants or contracts in advance for final report preparation;
  • Assist to close all open advances related to the project (staff, travel, research activities, payroll);
  • Provide short biweekly report on activities undertaken & emerging issues;
  • Assist in ensuring compliance to Donor regulations and award requirements;
  • Perform any other duty assigned by the PMU Specialists, PI’ & Project Manager.

Selection Criteria:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Technology, Business Administration or related field of study;
  • Minimum of CPA / ACCA Part 2;
  • Be a team player and able to work in a busy environment, often with tight deadlines;
  • Fluent in official language;
  • Proficient in MS Excel;
  • Advanced written and oral communication skills in English;
  • Be a Kenyan citizen.

Conditions: This is an internship position open to Kenyan citizens only. The internship contract will be for a period of three months only (non-renewable).


How to apply:

Applicants should apply online through CIP’s Job Opportunities website ( https://cipotato.org/internships/ ), including a cover letter, a full C.V with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 19 March, 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CIP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). CIP also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site athttp://www.cipotato.org.

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals are particularly encouraged to apply

Kenya: PROGRAM SPECIALIST

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Organization: International Potato Center
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 01 Apr 2018

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Program Specialist for the SASHA Project.

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research organization with a global mandate to conduct research on genetic resources of potato, sweetpotato, and other Andean roots and tubers, crop genetic enhancement and improvement, integrated crop management and sustainable management of natural resources.

The Position: The selected candidate will be based in Nairobi and will work under the supervision of the Sweetpotato Action for Security and Health in Africa (SASHA) Project Leader.

The key responsibilities:

1.Administrative and Management Support to the SASHA Project Leader and Project

  • Assisting with communications (organize/prioritize emails; mailing lists, appointments);
  • Logistical support as needed (appointment, meetings, travel arrangements);
  • Drafting correspondence for the Project Leader;
  • Preparation of Travel requests and liquidations;
  • Coordination of travel arrangements for visitors and project staff;
  • Maintenance of office filing system and up-to-date electronic filing systems including archiving, backup and storage;
  • Maintaining and improving mailing lists;
  • Assisting in procurement and bill payment.

2.Workshop and Conferences

  • Coordination of workshops, conferences, meetings and training courses – local and international;
  • Booking of meeting rooms, projectors and other equipment and material, including price negotiations;
  • Travel arrangements for participants and Project staff;
  • Arrangement of accommodation and meals for participants;
  • Compilation and distribution of participants lists;
  • Compilation of workshop presentations and preparation of meeting material for participants.

SelectionCriteria:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Administration and Management or equivalent that has good writing, good basic accounting, good communication skills and an ability to work under pressure;
  • At least 3 years relevant experience, 2 of which in a similar position, preferably in an International Organization or Foreign Mission;
  • The selected candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good knowledge of rules, regulations and procedures of government and related agencies, computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point;
  • He/she must be a competent driver with current valid driving license and willing to travel as well as work on weekends if circumstances require;
  • Must be fluent in spoken and written English. Abilities in Kiswahili, French, and Portuguese preferred;
  • Position needs to be filled urgently.

Terms of Appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based on an initial contract of two years with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.


How to apply:

Applicants should apply online through CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/), including a letter of motivation, a full C.V with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 1 April 2018 and will continue until the post is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org.

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

CIP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). CIP also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.


Malawi: PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICER (18-011)

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Organization: International Potato Center
Country: Malawi
Closing date: 09 Apr 2018

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking an experienced Project Management Officer to work directly with CIP Leaders and help them to execute worldwide projects and ensure they deliver on-time, within the applicable scope and budget.

The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of projects, set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize progress of project. If you enjoy working with other professionals dedicated to achieving food security, we encourage you to apply.

About the role:

This position will be based in Lilongwe, Malawi and report to the Head of Project Management Unit (Located in Nairobi, Kenya). This position will also assist in ensuring that project staff follow CIP policies and procedures while adhering to donor rules and regulations while acting as the liaison between project field offices and Malawi-based interdepartmental teams to ensure projects are successful. The job requires travel to field sites (up to 25% of time).

Key responsibilities:

  • Project implementation and compliance: Serve as primary point of contact for project operations during and after the life of the project; Deliver and maintain professional working relationships with internal clients and other project partners and ensure resource availability and allocation.
  • Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor progress against project output and provide feedback as needed; Measure project performance using appropriate tools and dispatched to donors’ representatives; Maintain comprehensive project documentation.
  • Knowledge Management: Organize and maintain shared knowledge ports (KM Hub, websites) to communicate relevant project information throughout the organization; Liaise with donors and customers to exchange necessary project information.
  • Team Management: Contributes to performance evaluation and development of staff; Supports the Head of PMU in gathering and analyzing data through statistical analysis and writing reports that can offer management effective solutions for projects.

What we are looking for?

  • Bachelor’s degree in in Business Administration, Financial Management or related field. Master’s degree in Development, Administration and/or Project Management, will be desirable.
  • At least 6 years of relevant experience in a similar position.
  • Proficient in MS Office, especially in Excel.
  • Advanced Knowledge in software solutions (ERP)
  • Proficiency in project management software tools.
  • Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Recognized as results-oriented team player who is adaptable to changing business needs and capable of contributing to the team’s success effectiveness.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

  • CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background, and is a recent World Food Price Winner and awarded with the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa.
  • CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.
  • CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.

What are the conditions?

The position is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position limited to Malawian nationals and permanent residents. The employment contract will be for a one-year term (with a 3-month probation period) and the possibility of renewal.


How to apply:

Visit the following link: http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ and submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with your references. Screening of applications will begin on April 09, 2018 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

CIP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). CIP also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site athttp://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply

Iraq: Finance / HR / Admin Coordinator - Kurdistan region of Iraq / Iraq

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Organization: Triangle Génération Humanitaire
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 15 Apr 2018

Country: Kurdistan region of Iraq / Iraq – Location: Erbil, with regular trips to Mosul, Baghdad

Duration: 7 to 9 months, renewable according to funding, departure ASAP

Conditions: Salaried contract, gross monthly salary from €1,800 to €2,300 depending on experience, monthly per diem USD 650, medical coverage of 100% + repatriation insurance + provident fund, accommodation, international and local transportation as part of the mission, break every 3 months. More information on www.trianglegh.org, under "Participate".

Family duty station: no.

Presentation of TGH

"Actor in a sustainable and shared solidarity"

Founded in 1994, TGH is a French international solidarity organization based in Lyon. The association designs and implements emergency, rehabilitation and development programs in the following sectors: water, hygiene and sanitation, civil engineering, food security and rural development, education and psychosocial. TGH is currently operating in 10 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Context

The Regional conflict in Iraq and Syria will complete its fifth year with no rapid end in sight. It has torn apart families, displacing more than 11 million individuals: more than 7 million inside the country and more than four million who have fled the conflict in search of safety in neighboring countries, including Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt and Iraq, and further afield in Europe (507,421 persons by the end of September 2015). While Kurdistan Region of Iraq is still hosting around 240 000 Syrians, Iraq has seen major displacement of an estimated three million persons within its borders due to the advance of ISIS and subsequent fight to push them out of Iraq.

The Kurdistan Region of Iraq, hosting 97% of the Syrian refugees within Iraq, is also now host to some one million internally displaced persons, constituting a 25% population increase. Furthermore, the KR-I continues to share frontlines of armed conflict in the “disputed” Iraqi territories since the 25th September Kurdish independence referendum and faces a budgetary crisis which presents serious challenges in the access to services (e.g. education) for displaced and host community populations.

The defeat of ISIS’s last remaining strongholds in Iraq is now leaving ground for reconstruction. However, in places such as West Mosul that have seen severe destruction or remote areas where services are lacking, returns are not happening fast and Iraqi people are still displaced in IDP camps of Ninewa or the East bank of Mosul. The political and military stalemate between the Federal Government and Iraqi Kurdistan is keeping the tension high along the disputed territories. Iraqi elections are putting an additional level of inter-community tensions as military groups contribute to the political shaping of the areas retaken from ISIS. Intra-community tensions within Iraqi Kurdistan are also on the rise in reshuffling of the political landscape after the October 2016 events and the fall of the two historical leaders of the main parties.

Presentation of the mission

TGH worked in Kurdistan from 1995 to 1999 in the education and agriculture sectors to support refugees from Turkey. In 2013, TGH reopened a mission in Kurdistan and conducted several projects in Erbil: WASH in schools, Winterization distribution, Education and psychosocial support. Since 2016, TGH has deployed an emergency response supporting Iraqi IDPs in three camps of Ninewa Governorate (Salamiya 1, Khazer M1 and Nimrud camps) with child protection services. Alongside, TGH is also developing Child Protection and Education in Emergency interventions in returnee villages of Hamdaniya district (Nimrod and Bashiqa sub-districts). . The organization has also been conducting and still developing livelihood activities towards vulnerable returnee households in rural Tel Afar / Hamdaniya districts. TGH has a sub-office in Nimrud village (Hamdaniya district) forcamps and villages operations. More recently, TGH opened a sub-office in Baghdad; and is currently opening one as well in Mosul which will be dedicated to the Mosul / Hamdaniya operations and develop further project in Federal Iraq.

Job description

The overall objective of the Finance/HR/admin Coordinator is to ensure the implementation of all administrative procedures and to train the local support team in order to support the current and future projects.

The Finance/HR/admin Coordinator will be under the responsibility of the Head of Mission. He/she will be managing the national admin team, composed for now of 2 assistants based in Erbil and 1 field officer based in Nimrud. The main responsibilities include:

FINANCE

  • Guarantee the proper use of funds according to donors and TGH regulations

  • Follow the daily/monthly expenses for all the projects and the coordination

  • Supervise the whole mission expenditures and cash management

  • Ensure checking and validation of the whole mission accountancy

  • Manage all mission budgets, proposal, financial reports, monthly accountancy closure, cash flow forecast

  • Implement a regular voucherisation of invoices on the mission

  • Keep an up to date Allocation Table for the mission

  • Manage the cash flow and cash supply requests to Head Quarters

  • Prepare and conduct financial audits as needed

  • In collaboration with the HoM, assures the link with the financial interlocutors (donors, bank…)

  • Train the Administrative Officer on SAGA, on TGH procedures and on budget follow up

ADMINISTRATION

  • Ensure that TGH follows the Iraqi and regional (KRI) laws

  • Collect all information about income tax and social benefits, and update internal regulations, work contracts and administrative guidelines accordingly

  • Ensure a clear archiving of all accountancy and administrative documents

  • Provide specific training sessions to the Administration team on the internal HR, admin and finance procedures

  • Ensure, in cooperation with the HoM, that administrative procedures such as expatriate registration, are followed

  • Collect all information and prepare documents for the NGO registration/registration renewal both in KRI and Iraq

  • Ensure legality of expatriates being on the mission both in KRI and Iraq

LOGISTICS

In collaboration with the logistics coordinator:

  • Ensure the respect of internal and donors’ purchase procedure

  • Ensure a check on the documentation of purchase procedures

  • Contribute to procurements if required

HUMAN RESOURCES

  • Collect all necessary information on local labour law and update internal regulations/work contracts accordingly

  • Follow up of the HR database (leave follow-up, employment contract FU etc) for all the projects

  • Supervise and ensure the proper monthly salary payment for all staff

  • Train the admin officer on the regular update of all HR documents (FUs, organigram, leaves etc)

  • Ensure that all HR policies are understood and respected by all staff

  • Validate and coordinate all recruitment process started on a national level

  • Participate to the hiring process of any support staff to be recruited

  • Identify the training needs and organize trainings for the Administration teams

COORDINATION AND REPRESENTATION

  • Attend internal coordination meetings

  • Attend external inter-NGO administration coordination meetings

REPORTING

  • As and when needed, contribute to writing financial reports and compiling data for financial reports

  • As and when needed, contribute to monthly reporting to Head Quarters

  • Regularly report to Head of Mission

This list of responsibilities could be modified according to the needs in the field.

Security, working and living conditions

Despite the unstable political context in Iraq and KRI, the KRI region is generally safe and current TGH areas of operation in Federal Iraq are considered safe.

Erbil city is safe, and there are no restrictions of movement within the city. Much entertainment is available such as restaurants, sport centres, parks, supermarkets, cinema etc. Trips to the countryside are possible at weekends with prior validation by HoM. Security rules may be revised according to the evolution of the context.

Working and living conditions in Erbil are good. Communication means are satisfying (efficient internet, international phones). The office is separated from the guesthouses. Individual rooms are available for each expatriate.

Operations in Dohuk, Suleymaniya are subject to the same security condition as for Erbil. Nimrud sub-office is safe and overnight stays are allowed upon agreement of HoM.

Regular field visits to Mosul and Baghdad are expected for follow-up of office opening and Iraq registration. Security conditions are different from those applied in KRI, and trips must be planned in coordination with HoM.

Profile

  • At least 1 year experience as Administration/finance/HR manager required in humanitarian context

  • Proven experience in accountancy,financial and HR management

  • Excellent organisational skills, multitasking

  • Fluent in French and in English; Arabic is an asset

  • Writing skills in French and in English

  • Good skills in transfer of knowledge/training

  • Computer skills (including Excel and Word)

  • Working knowledge of SAGA

  • Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills

  • Autonomy, rigor and skills for synthesis

  • Adaptation capacities to dynamic context

  • Sense of humour


How to apply:

Applicants are invited to send a resume + a cover letter by mail to the following e-mail address: recrutement@trianglegh.org

Kenya: PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICER (18-010)

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Organization: International Potato Center
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 09 Apr 2018

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking an experienced Project Management Officer to work directly with CIP Leaders and help them to execute worldwide projects and ensure they deliver on-time, within the applicable scope and budget.

The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of projects, set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize progress of project. If you enjoy working with other professionals dedicated to achieving food security, we encourage you to apply.

About the role:

This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and report to the Head of Project Management Unit (Located in Nairobi, Kenya). This position will also assist in ensuring that project staff follow CIP policies and procedures while adhering to donor rules and regulations while acting as the liaison between project field offices and Kenya-based interdepartmental teams to ensure projects are successful. The job requires travel to field sites (up to 25% of time).

Key responsibilities:

  • Project implementation and compliance: Serve as primary point of contact for project operations during and after the life of the project; Deliver and maintain professional working relationships with internal clients and other project partners and ensure resource availability and allocation.
  • Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor progress against project output and provide feedback as needed; Measure project performance using appropriate tools and dispatched to donors’ representatives; Maintain comprehensive project documentation.
  • Knowledge Management: Organize and maintain shared knowledge ports (KM Hub, websites) to communicate relevant project information throughout the organization; Liaise with donors and customers to exchange necessary project information.
  • Team Management: Contributes to performance evaluation and development of staff; Supports the Head of PMU in gathering and analyzing data through statistical analysis and writing reports that can offer management effective solutions for projects.

What we are looking for?

  • Bachelor’s degree in in Business Administration, Financial Management or related field. Master’s degree in Development, Administration and/or Project Management, will be desirable.
  • At least 6 years of relevant experience in a similar position.
  • Proficient in MS Office, especially in Excel.
  • Advanced Knowledge in software solutions (ERP)
  • Proficiency in project management software tools.
  • Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Recognized as results-oriented team player who is adaptable to changing business needs and capable of contributing to the team’s success effectiveness.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

  • CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background, and is a recent World Food Price Winner and awarded with the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa.
  • CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.
  • CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.

What are the conditions?

The position is Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position limited to Kenyan nationals and permanent residents. The employment contract will be for a one-year term (with a 3-month probation period) and the possibility of renewal.


How to apply:

Visit the following link: http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ and submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with your references. Screening of applications will begin on April 09, 2018 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site athttp://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply

CIP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). CIP also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

Central African Republic: CHEF/ CHEFFE DE MISSION - RCA

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Organization: Triangle Génération Humanitaire
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 20 Apr 2018

Pays : RCA - poste basé à Bangui. Déplacements dans la Ouaka (Bambari) et dans la Vakaga.

Durée : contrat de 12 mois renouvelable

Prise de poste : mai 2018

Conditions : contrat salarié, salaire mensuel brut de 2 500 € à 2 800 € selon expérience, per diem mensuel 580 €, prise en charge d’une couverture médicale à 100% + assurance rapatriement + prévoyance, prise en charge du logement et du transport international et local dans le cadre de la mission, repos tous les 3 mois. Plus d'informations sur www.trianglegh.org, rubrique "Participer".

Possibilité de départ en famille : non.

Présentation de TGH

"Acteur d'une solidarité durable et partagée"

Créée en 1994, Triangle Génération Humanitaire, association française de solidarité internationale basée à Lyon, élabore et met en œuvre des programmes d'urgence, de réhabilitation et de développement dans les domaines de l'eau, de l'hygiène et de l'assainissement, du génie civil, de la sécurité alimentaire et du développement rural, du socio-éducatif et du psychosocial. TGH travaille actuellement dans 10 pays d’Afrique, d’Asie, d’Europe et du Moyen-Orient.

Contexte

Considérée comme l’un des pays les plus pauvres au monde (classé 180ème sur 186 par le PNUD en 2012, 62% de la population y vit avec moins de 1,25 USD par jour), la République centrafricaine (RCA) traverse la crise humanitaire la plus grave depuis son indépendance en 1960.

Suite au coup d’Etat du 24 mars 2013, les changements successifs de régime ont contribué à une escalade des violences intercommunautaires, multipliant les violations des droits de l'homme, les déplacements massifs de population, la destruction de biens et la perte des moyens de subsistance pour la population. La RCA compte aujourd’hui plus de 2,7 millions de personnes ayant besoin d’assistance, soit quasiment la moitié de la population globale. Les besoins prioritaires regroupent la nourriture, les soins de santé, l'eau, l'assainissement et l'hygiène, les abris mais également les articles ménagers de première nécessité. A cela s’ajoutent les différentes fractures sociales, les faibles perspectives économiques.

Les Nations Unies estiment aujourd’hui que plus de 464 000 personnes auraient rejoint les pays voisins depuis décembre 2013, tandis que le nombre de personnes déplacées internes est estimé à plus 534.000 personnes dont 96.873 en Ouaka.

Sur le plan sécuritaire, la situation demeure volatile. Depuis septembre 2016, un regain des violences a été observé dans différentes régions de la RCA. La MINUSCA, opération multidimensionnelle des Nations Unies, est notamment en charge de la protection des civils et de la facilitation de l’aide humanitaire. En février 2017, Bambari a été déclaré par la MINUSCA ville sans groupe armé.

Présentation de la mission

TGH a débuté son action en RCA en 2007 pour soutenir les personnes affectées par le conflit qui agitait alors le nord du pays. Parallèlement, l’association s’impose depuis 2011 comme l’un des acteurs humanitaires majeurs de la préfecture de la Ouaka, où elle mène divers projets dans les secteurs du développement rural, de l'eau, de l'hygiène et l'assainissement (EHA) et de l'éducation.

TGH assure aujourd’hui une assistance d’urgence aux populations déplacées et aux communautés hôtes, dans la ville de Bambari, dans l’ensemble des camps de déplacés autour de Bambari ainsi que dans la ville de Ngakobo. TGH poursuit notamment ses activités de construction et d’entretien de forages, de latrines, de réhabilitation des puits sur les sites et en ville, de constitution d’un stock de contingence. Aussi, l’association met en œuvre des projets d’urgence en matière de sécurité alimentaire à travers la distribution de semences et d’outils agricoles, l’appui à la production et la transformation agricoles, la santé animale. Enfin, TGH met également en œuvre des projets de développement dans les secteurs du développement rural, de l'eau, de l'hygiène et l'assainissement et de l'éducation.

Parallèlement aux activités qu’elle mène dans la Ouaka, l’association intervient en Vakaga dans les secteurs de la sécurité alimentaire, de l’eau, hygiène et assainissement, ainsi que de l’éducation. TGH reste ainsi l’une des deux seules organisations présentes de manière continue dans cette région marginalisée et excentrée.

Enfin, TGH intervient à Bangui, dans les secteurs de l’éducation et la protection des enfants de la rue de Bangui.

La mission est financée à hauteur de 4 millions d’euros par différents bailleurs de fonds, dont les principaux sont ECHO, UNICEF, le Centre de Crise et de Soutien, l’Ambassade de France, le FH, le PAM, la FAO, l’AFD, le CIAA.

L’équipe actuelle est composée de douze expatriés et d’environ 90 personnels nationaux, répartis sur les différentes bases opérationnelles (Bangui, Bambari, Tiringoulou et Birao).

Poste

Le/la Chef de mission travaille sous la responsabilité du Responsable de missions basé au siège. Il/elle supervise directement le Coordinateur terrain Bambari, le Référent base Nord-est, le Coordinateur Logistique et Sécurité, le Coordinateur Administratif, l’Assistant Chef de Mission, le Chef de Projet Enfants de la rue.

Il/elle est responsable de la sécurité sur la mission.
Il/elle représente l’association auprès des partenaires, bailleurs et des différentes autorités.

Il/elle suit les besoins et propose de nouvelles interventions et pistes de développement pour la mission.

Il/elle coordonne les équipes et s’assure de la bonne mise en œuvre des programmes sur la mission.

Il/elle s’assure du bon dimensionnement humain de la mission et encadre les équipes.
Il/elle assure la bonne circulation des informations entre le siège et le terrain et s’assure du respect des échéances.

GESTION DE LA SECURITE

  • Analyser en permanence le contexte politique, sécuritaire et socio-économique du pays et assurer la bonne diffusion de l’analyse et des informations sur la mission et au siège.

  • Actualiser régulièrement et de manière participative les outils de gestion de la sécurité de la mission sur la base des formats de l’association.

  • Assurer la bonne diffusion, connaissance et respect par tout le personnel des règles et consignes de sécurité en vigueur.

  • Garantir, en lien étroit avec le coordinateur logistique et sécurité, ainsi que les coordinateurs régionaux, un niveau et des modalités d’opérations adaptés au contexte.

  • Gérer, en lien avec le siège et si nécessaire l’ambassade de France et les Nations Unies, les incidents de sécurité et les situations d’urgence.

REPRESENTATION DE L’ASSOCIATION DANS LE PAYS, auprès des autorités nationales, des bailleurs de fonds et des autres organisations internationales (agences UN, ONG)

  • Assurer le respect de la législation nationale pour toutes les activités de la mission.

  • Garantir le suivi des procédures de reconnaissance du gouvernement pour l'organisation.

  • Entretenir et développer de bonnes relations de travail ainsi qu’une bonne visibilité de l’association auprès des autorités nationales et locales, des bailleurs de fonds et autres acteurs de l’aide internationale.

  • Représenter l’association dans les forums de coordination (OCHA, CCO, Clusters UN).

  • Assurer une bonne coordination avec les autres ONG présentes sur le terrain.

DEFINITION ET MISE EN ŒUVRE DE LA STRATEGIE DE LA MISSION

  • En collaboration avec le desk et les responsables des cellules techniques au siège, définir et/ou redéfinir la stratégie de la mission en lien avec l’évolution du contexte.

  • En lien avec cette stratégie, coordonner et participer à l’évaluation des besoins sur le terrain.

RECHERCHE DE FINANCEMENTS

  • Evaluer les bailleurs potentiels présents en RCA et leurs stratégies d’intervention.

  • Assurer un lien et une communication régulière avec les bailleurs qui financent les projets en cours.

  • Identifier les appels à projet qui correspondent aux secteurs d’intervention de l’association.

  • Apporter un support à la rédaction des propositions des projets.

SUPERVISION ET COORDINATION DES ACTIVITES DE LA MISSION

  • Garantir la bonne mise en place et le suivi des activités.

  • Garantir, avec les coordinateurs administratif et logistique, le bon fonctionnement de la mission sur les plans administratif, financier et logistique.

  • Assurer, avec les chefs de projet, les coordinateurs et le siège, le reporting interne et externe de la mission.

GESTION DE L’EQUIPE ET COORDINATION INTERNE

  • Garantir une bonne gestion des ressources humaines expatriées et nationales.

  • Encadrer et accompagner le personnel en supervision directe.

  • Assurer un système de coordination formelle (réunions, rapports...) sur l’ensemble des bases et animer les réunions de coordination.

  • Assurer des entretiens réguliers avec les membres de l’équipe expatriée.

  • Assurer une bonne ambiance et un bon esprit d’équipe.

COMMUNICATION

  • Participer à l’information des donateurs et du grand public.

  • Participer à la communication externe de l’association en RCA.

Ces responsabilités pourront être revues en fonction des évolutions des besoins sur le terrain.

Conditions de sécurité, de travail, et de vie

Le contexte sécuritaire instable et volatile impose le respect de règles de sécurité parfois contraignantes. Les déplacements sur le terrain sont possibles mais nécessitent une analyse préalable, et les déplacements en ville ne sont en général pas sujets à restriction, sauf tension en ville. TGH est un acteur humanitaire connu et apprécié dans la zone.

A Bangui, les expatriés disposent de chambres individuelles dans deux maisons partagées situées sur une concession où se trouve également le bureau. Une connexion wifi est disponible sur toute la base.

Profil

  • Expérience d’au moins trois ans en ONG, dont au moins deux ans sur des fonctions de coordination sur des programmes d’urgence

  • Expérience en gestion d’équipes expatriées et nationales

  • Expérience en gestion de la sécurité dans un contexte de conflit

  • Expérience en gestion de contrats bailleurs

  • Excellent relationnel, diplomatie

  • Calme, maîtrise de soi, respect des différences culturelles

  • Capacités d’analyse, d’anticipation et de décision

  • Sens de la discipline et de l’organisation, bon esprit de synthèse

  • Aisance à l’oral, bonnes capacités de communication et de coordination

  • Bonnes capacités rédactionnelles en français

  • Capacité à vivre et travailler en contexte sécuritaire instable


How to apply:

Les candidats sont invités à envoyer un CV + lettre de motivation par courrier électronique à l'adresse suivante : recrutement@trianglegh.org , à l'attention d'Alexandra Bourdekas, Responsable RH

Ukraine: Project Manager- Ukraine

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Organization: Triangle Génération Humanitaire
Country: Ukraine
Closing date: 19 Apr 2018

Location: Ukraine – Kramatorsk**

Duration: 10 months renewable, from May 2018

Conditions: Salaried position; gross monthly salary ranging from €1,550 to €2,100 according to former experiences; monthly per diem €450; 100% medical coverage + repatriation insurance + provident fund, accommodation, international and local transportation as part of the mission; break every 3 months.

More information in www.trianglegh.org

Family duty station: No

TGH background

"Actor in a sustainable and shared solidarity" Established in 1994, TGH (Triangle Génération Humanitaire) is a French international solidarity organization based in Lyon. The organization designs, implements and monitors emergency, humanitarian, rehabilitation and development programs in the following sectors of intervention: water, hygiene and sanitation, civil engineering, food security and rural development, socio-educational and psychosocial. TGH currently operates in 10 countries throughout Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Presentation of the mission

Several evaluations have been held between March 2015 and January 2016, enabling the implementation of four projects since March 2016. The TGH mission is located in Kramatorsk (70km from the Contact Line). Until now, donors chose emergency response to assist population through in-kind distributions (food parcels). The innovative TGH approach based on an electronic voucher system is part of the early recovery process. This approach, valued and endorsed by all stakeholders (donors, beneficiaries and authorities), anticipates the donor strategies’ objectives for 2018, from emergency to early recovery. Lately, TGH implemented the following actions in 3 raions located along the contact line in GCA:

· Electronic vouchers (vouchers for food, hygiene items or multipurpose)

· Direct cash transfer (via bank and post offices)

· Cash for Work (rehabilitation or social work)

TGH is actively committed in capacity building process of local partners. Upon their partnership with TGH, national NGO bring their field knowledge and jointly work with the TGH team on the projects’ implementation. Finally, TGH is a well-known organization within the Food Security and WASH clusters.

The mission is currently composed by 6 persons, excluding Program Manager (PM), all based in Kramatorsk.

A UNICEF proposal is upon approval. The TGH mission will accordingly increase its national team. The project aims at distributing, via a network of a hundred groceries, some electronic vouchers to 35,000 individuals and at implementing a hygiene promotion action in 190 schools all along the contact line.

Job description

The PM will have a large responsibility in the capacity building and support provided to local partners. The PM will be assisted by 3 PM assistants, national and English speaking people (to be recruited).

Program management:

× Define the operational chronogram of activities;

× Finalize the general agreement with local partners;

× Define and approve the questionnaires’ and surveys’ templates and methodologies (towards schools, individuals, and shops);

× Participate to the communication on the project to the communities and local authorities;

× Manage the beneficiaries’ lists (upon the vulnerability score calculation, a cross-checking of the lists with other INGOs…);

× Attend shopkeepers’ training and work on online redeeming software;

× Ensure regular activities’ follow-up about e-vouchers and hygiene promotion;

× Ensure the follow-up of program indicators, in accordance with donors’ requirements;

× Ensure the preparation and the implementation of some post-distribution surveys;

× Ensure the analysis of collected data and accordingly adapt the program strategy upon results and humanitarian needs;

× Participate on the donors’ visits and the audits.

Team management:

× Recruit and evaluate operational team;

× Plan, manage and supervise the work of operational team;

× Organize and lead the coordination meetings with partners;

× Enhance capacities of staff/local partner, regarding the evaluated needs.

Reporting:

× Participate to intermediate/final report writing for donors and Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) reports;

× Provide regular reports to Head of Mission.

Internal coordination:

× Supervise administrative and logistical management of the project with support department and HoM;

× Ensure budget follow-ups;

× Plan and manage procurement related to the project;

× Actively attend the internal coordination meetings, and propose potential improvements related to the overall mission.

× Participation to proposals’ writing process, with the HoM and the desk.

Representation and external coordination:

× Represent TGH to stakeholders, including donors; organisations, WASH cluster, food security cluster, and Cash Working group, etc.;

× Ensure bilateral coordination with other humanitarian actors in the area;

× Maintain and develop good working relations and a good visibility of the association towards the civil society.*Security:*

Ensure compliance with safety rules on-site, and communicate any information related to safety and security to her/his line manager.

Ensure the application / follow-up of the security guidelines and their update on-site.

This list of responsibilities could be modified according to the needs in the field.

Security, working and living conditions

Security conditions are good, even if trips in the buffer zone require specific attention and prior approval. Kramatorsk is a 200,000-inhabitant city offering all commodities. Distractions are, nevertheless, limited and a few English speaking people can be found in town. The PM will share a 4-room flat with the head of mission, located downtown. The office is at 5 minutes from the flat. The PM will get one vehicle at his/her disposal, which use will be restricted to the oblast. Trips to Kiev (for TGH representation) will be done by train.

Profile

  • At least 2 years of humanitarian experience in the field;

  • Good writing skills in French and in English;

  • Russian language is a clear asset;

  • Experience in database management and data analysis;

  • Ability to anticipate and take decision;

  • Experience in donors’ contract management;

  • Excellent knowledge of program cycle management;

  • Experience in team management and/or partnership;

  • Experience in volatile security context.


How to apply:

CV and cover letter to Laure Maynard, HR Officer: recrutement@trianglegh.org

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