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Posted by Admin on Jan 11, 2017 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Review Adviser, Palladium International
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Review Adviser, Palladium International
This Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Review will assess the extent to which gender and social inclusion issues for Awardees and Alumni have evolved since the implementation of the strategy, identifying areas of improvement and the implications the activities have had on the program’s ability to address GESI issues.
The program takes two approaches in implementing GESI by ensuring the reasonable support and adjustment for women, persons with disability and persons with HIV across the awards cycle; and promoting and advancing social inclusion as a development issue where all stakeholders (and especially awardees and alumni) are encouraged to embed social inclusion through policy, practice or changing culture within their workplace and communities.
Study Purpose/ Objectives
The purpose of the review is to assess how GESI have been incorporated into the program and review any GESI related obstacles that Alumni or Awardees face at any point of the Awards cycle, i.e. application and selection phase, on award, reintegration and as Alumni and how these can be addressed. Further, the review will target female applicants that requested for an application form but ended up not applying for the scholarship to get an understanding to the reasons for not submitting the application. The Scope of Requirements for the new program outlines the need for the GESI strategy to ‘analyse and address factors that restrict women’s access to the awards, their effective reintegration into the workplace and the utilisation and transfer of their skills’. The study purposes to address these issues. The objectives of the study review are;
- To complete an assessment of contextual factors in participating African countries that influence marginalised groups’ (marginalised groups including women, people based in rural areas and people with disability) participation in the program. Assess the implication of flexible learning on the program’s ability to reach its GESI targets.
- Obtain an understanding of the GESI issues and their implications at each stage of the Awards cycle – targeting communication, application, selection, pre departure, on award, reintegration and Alumni engagement activities
- Analyse the implications and outcomes of GESI strategies that have been implemented by Australia Awards – Africa since 2013 and identify any instances and possible consequences where GESI related barriers may have been overlooked with no specific strategies implemented to address such by the program
- Draw on relevant experience on addressing GESI from other international scholarships programs particularly those implemented in the Africa region.
- Provide recommendations of how to more successfully integrate GESI in the Australia Awards program at all stages of the program (based on evidence of key issues within the program) including key objectives.
- The review should also make recommendations of what should be included in the GESI Strategy (including key milestones and objectives based on current issues and trends) addressing how to monitor program results including Alumni understanding of GESI and involvement in GESI issues and marginalised people’s empowerment after they have returned from scholarship.
- Test the assumption that the program eligibility criteria excludes marginalised groups’ participation.
Scope
The study will target Awardees, recently returning Alumni that were exposed to the program’s new GESI strategies implemented since 2013 and female applicants that requested for an application but did not submit their application. Other Australia Awards stakeholders to be targeted include Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Gender Focal persons at the institutions, Australia Awards – Africa Palladium Staff and other international scholarships program.
The study will be comprised of a literature review, data collection in three countries and phone interviews, and data analysis per country and award type to be completed by 3 June 2017. A table of dates is available with the linked Terms of reference.
The consultant will be responsible for:
- Overall review management and key technical inputs of the assignment, including overall approach and study methodology
- Develop and implement the study plan including refining review questions based on the literature review, developing a detailed field work plan
- Draft preliminary key findings report for consultation with Palladium and DFAT
- Produce the draft and final report in accordance with the agreed Study Plan;
The consultant will be remunerated according to the Advisor Remuneration Framework Discipline Category B, Level 3.
Reporting requirements
- Detailed Study Plan including data collection tools and field work plan
- Data Analysis Plan
- Preliminary Findings Report outlining key issues and proposed recommendations
- Draft report including detailed recommendations
- Final report with recommendations on the GESI activities for the program
Consultant skills and responsibilities
Skills required from the consultant:
- Extensive experience in program review, monitoring and evaluation;
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications and at least 10 years of experience in Gender and Social Inclusion work and Social Research;
- Strong knowledge and experience in technical aspects of education/training/scholarships programs, especially GESI
- Sound knowledge of the delivery and operation of donor-funded scholarship programs
- Knowledge of DFAT’s systems and policies
- Excellent analytical, research, evaluation and writing skills
HOW TO APPLY:
Please follow this link to apply: https://goo.gl/7cyA7a
Posted by Admin on Jan 11, 2017 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on Endline Study Consultant – Central Asia Health Systems Strengthening (CAHSS)
Employment at Aga Khan Foundation
Application Deadline: 31/01/2017
- Introduction The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private not-for profit, non-denominational development agency that works to improve the quality of life of communities in remote and resource poor areas. AKF is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of international development agencies, institutions and programmes that work primarily in the poorest parts of Africa and Asia. In Central Asia, AKF works to improve health outcomes of women of reproductive age and children under 5. AKF is in its final year of a five-year project, and is seeking a qualified consultant(s) to lead the design and analysis of its end line study. The purpose of the study is to design and coordinate a robust endline survey and analysis in order to demonstrate change against core indicators within the project’s Performance Measurement Framework (PMF), as well as other measures collected throughout the project period. The Global Consultant will serve as the technical lead of a multi-country project (Afghanistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan and Tajikistan) and will work closely with the project’s coordination unit (PCU) on all matters pertaining to this RfP.
- Background of Project CAHSS is a $31 million, five-year project implemented by Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) and co-funded by Global Affairs Canada. CAHSS is designed to improve the health of 655,557 people, including 376,771 women, and 19,298 children under five in target areas of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyz Republic, particularly for reproductive-aged women, newborns and children under five. The overall goal of CAHSS is to Strengthen health systems to improve the health of men and women in target areas of Central Asia, especially women of reproductive age, newborns and children under five. CAHSS is designed to intervene at the primary (community), secondary (district) and tertiary (provincial and national) levels of the health system. To address health system gaps and weaknesses, and strengthen the ability of systems to contribute to improved health in the target areas of Central Asia, the project plans to 1) strengthen service delivery; 2) foster professional development; 3) promote community health; and 4) promote learning. Specifically the project’s outcomes are: • Increased availability of quality care provided by project supported health facilities • Improved capacities of female and male health professionals to manage and provide quality care • Enhanced awareness of male and female community members on health promoting and disease preventing behaviours • Improved awareness of targeted healthy behaviours among male and female community members • Enhanced knowledge of key stakeholders to inform and improve the functioning of the health system in Central Asia
- Scope and Target Population The survey will be carried out in the four countries in which CAHSS works, using similar population estimates and sampling methodology as the Baseline Survey. Sampling strategies will be validated by the Global Consultant as outlined in the deliverables below. Based on final sample estimations at the time of the baseline, it is expected that the end line study will cover approximately 4600 households in 160 clusters in 4 countries.
- Purpose and Objectives of Mandate The Consultant will serve as the lead Global coordinator for the study and be responsible for overall sampling, quality control of data and analysis. Specifically, the main objectives of the consultancy are to:
-Act as lead technical coordinator for the endline study with focus on validation of the design, sampling strategies in each country, revision/review of existing baseline tools for use during the end line, analysis of all data and report writing. The latter, will include one consolidated endline report and four individual country reports. AKF will provide a suggested outline for these reports in advance. -Orient recruited Country Study Leads to implement enumerator/data collector training and ensure quality control is maintained during data collection and entry. This will include an in-person workshop in one CAHSS country. -Update databases based on endline tools and provide support to M&E Leads and/or data entry clerks during data entry process where paper based questionnaires are used. Where computer assisted software is used, provide support in real-time review of data -Provide ongoing technical support (remotely) to M&E Leads in each of the CAHSS countries throughout the duration of the study.
In-Country coordination of enumerator recruitment, data collection, and enumerator training will be led by the M&E Leads in each of the CAHSS countries.
5.Scope of Study The study will include two main components:
• Collection of quantitative household data on all indicators included in each country PMF, and any additional measures, through a representative household sample survey using similar methodology as the baseline survey • Analysis of secondary sources from the project’s Facility Assessment and other data sources collected through monitoring processes
The following indicators are expected to be collected through the endline study through a sample household survey: i) Percentage of pregnant women who have had at least four ANC visits by a skilled health provider ii) Percentage of pregnant women who received ANC at least four times iii) Percentage of births attended by a skilled health personnel iv) Percentage of births delivered in a health facility v) Percentage of infants aged 0-5 months who are exclusively breastfed vi) Percentage of children fully immunized vii) Percentage of children 0-59 with diarrhea two weeks preceding the survey who have received treatment viii) Percentage of women that know at least three danger signs during pregnancy ix) Percentage of women initiated breastfeeding within 1 hour of birth x) Percentage of women know at least 2 modern family planning methods.
Other Indicators and Information (Document Review) In addition, through the project’s monitoring and evaluation system, a series of additional indicators will be collected by AKF field units, and will be made available for analysis and inclusion in the final endline reports
The Project Coordinating Unit (PCU) will make available all relevant data during the inception phase, including additional indicators and baseline tabulation plans.
- Key Activities and Deliverables The key deliverables expected from the Consultant(s) for this assignment are as follows: • Review all relevant documents, studies and other data sources regarding MNCH issues relevant to the countries, including performance indicators and definitions identified in the project Performance Measurement Framework, and sampling methodology of baseline study . Prior to the commencement of the Study Report, an inception meeting via Skype with the PCU will be carried out to clarify mandate.
• Study Inception Report : a detailed inception report and study work plan is to be produced including the following elements: o Study design and sampling strategy and proposed sample size for quantitative components, based on baseline methodology o Detailed work plan that includes all tasks by the Consultant and team members and incorporating the overall study timelines . o Level of effort of each team member o Detailed study budget including professional fees, expected reimbursable, etc. o An analysis plan which contains all definitions and computations for each indicator, and which is in line with the baseline tabulation plan produced.
• Review/Finalization of data collection tools: review proposed data collection tools, which will be updated by the PCU and AKFC, in collaboration with AKF Country Units, to ensure consistency against analysis plan.
• Develop data entry application: four countries that are not using electronic data capture, a data entry application is to be developed, preferably in Microsoft ACCESS, or equivalent
• Orientation with each Country End Line Study Lead recruited by Field Offices to ensure quality enumerator training, data collection, data entry and cleaning. This orientation will likely take place in an in-person workshop prior to enumerator training (location to be determined) and will serve to orient each M&E Country Lead on study protocols, enumerator training, data entry protocols and cleaning, etc. (N.B The Global Consultant will not be involved in collection or data entry and is the responsibility of each individual country study lead)
• Develop Enumerator Guidelines and Protocols for Data Collection
• Support Enumerator Training following a detailed agenda and outlining study protocols
• Ensure Data Entry Quality by reviewing initial data entry conducted at the country level and provide feedback to Country Study Leads, where applicable. Data collection will vary from paper-based to electronic capture, depending on the country.
• Analyze (process) quantitative data. It is also expected that the Consultant will do a critical analysis of the data through statistical treatment and triangulation with other sources and literature review and offer possible correlational analysis options. Re-analysis of some baseline data will also be required (e.g. additional sex-disaggregation).
• Summary of all results (difference to difference between baseline and endline) to be used for external audiences.
• Draft and final End Line Study Reports including Executive Summary and Full Consolidated Report. Integration of the project’s monitoring data on other core indicators in the PMF will also be used for report writing. The final Report is to be submitted in both Word and PDF versions with all annexes and raw data files included. A suggested Table of Contents (ToC) will be provided by AKF.
• Copies of original and cleaned data sets (in SPSS, Stata or compatible format) including any field notes are to be submitted to the PCU and AKFC with the draft report.
- Time Frame and Level of Effort The period of the contract is estimated to be from February 20, 2017 to November 30, 2017 with an expected contribution of approximately 98 working days over this period. The consultant is expected to carry out all the preparation required to roll out the study.
- Qualifications of Consultant(s) • Minimum of 10 years of experience in administering studies, collecting data and producing quality baseline/end line study reports, preferably for international non- international non-profit organizations or multilateral agencies and multi-country studies • Demonstrated experience in designing baseline and end line studies including proven experience in sound sampling, mixed methods approaches (quantitative and qualitative), tool development, enumerator training, etc. • Demonstrated experience in quantitative data and statistical analysis • Demonstrated experience in programming in Open Data Kit (ODK) or other computer assisted personal interviewing software, an asset • Specialization in maternal and child health, policies and services systems in Central Asia; • Knowledge and experience in gender equality issues are highly preferred. • Fluency in English is mandatory. Additional Central Asian languages, an asset • Ability to produce high quality work under tight timeframes
Interested parties are asked to submit the following:
Letter of interest, including the names and contact information of two previous clients who can be contacted regarding relevant experience
Detailed technical proposal of not more than 8 pages clearly demonstrating a thorough understanding of this request for proposals and including the following:
i. Description of quantitative study approach and methodology
ii. Demonstrated previous experience in mixed methods and other qualifications outlined in this RFP
iii. Proposed data analysis and management of performance indicators
iv. A proposed timeframe detailing activities and a schedule/work plan (including a Gantt chart)
v. A proposed training approach and schedule for enumerators
vi. Team composition and level of effort of each proposed team member vii. Curriculum Vitae(s) of all proposed staff outlining relevant experience (annexed to technical proposal) A financial proposal with a detailed breakdown of costs for the study
i. Itemized consultancy fees/costs
ii. Itemized field data collection expenses iii. Itemized administrative expenses
iv. Validity period of quotations
v. Expected payment plan and method
A copy of a previous report of similar work undertaken on: a) baseline study; OR b) end line study
A Consulting Firm profile (if applicable). Proposals will be evaluated only if the complete package as outlined above is received.
HOW TO APPLY:
Complete applications should be submitted electronically to: AKFC, c/o AKFC MERL Manager, Health Program at info@akfc.ca with the subject line of: ‘CAHSS Endline Study Application’. Questions related to aspects of this RfP will be received before January 25, 2017, including the request for the full RfP via email, and should be directed to AKFC MERL Manager, Health Program.
Closing date for submission of the application package is end of business day EST on January 31, 2017
Posted by Admin on Jan 11, 2017 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on Nutrition Officer in South Sudan, The Health Support Organization
Employment in The Health Support Organization as Nutrition Officer
Organization: The Health Support Organization
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 17 Jan 2017
General Description of the Programme:
The Health Support Organisation is a leading registered South Sudanese based international nonprofit organisation dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programmes.
Formed in 2005, incorporated in 2008 by South Sudanese doctors to support the national efforts in addressing health challenges in South Sudan, THESO is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organisation. Its mission is to implement evidence-based, culturally sensitive, innovative projects promoting health, according to perceived public health needs and priorities as understood through quality research. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at high risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, THESO rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
THESO is seeking to recruit a Nutrition Manager for its South Sudan programme to be based in Juba.
Position summary
The Nutrition Officer (Nut Off) will be responsible for the vision, strategy, design, implementation and management of Nutrition Programme in Unity State, working in collaboration with CHDs and THESO senior management team at state and national levels, and directly with the team in the field.
Relationships:
The NutOff reports to the Nutrition Manager and CHD Manager as well as supervises the field program team. The NutOff will travel 80% to service delivery sites.
Specific Responsibilities:
Coordination and Representation
Develop a sound understanding of THESO and its programmes such that the NutOff can represent THESO at state and county level. Establish and maintain effective, professional relationships with relevant stakeholders.
Plan and coordinate County nutrition interventions;
Participate in the state and when delegated national Nutrition Cluster; ensure leadership of the County Nutrition Sub-Cluster
Participate in internal coordination and management meetings to promote effective and efficient information sharing, problem-solving and decision making.
Program Management
Oversee implementation of nutrition-related grants and management of budgets, including budget forecasting, development of spending plans in cooperation with other departments.
Ensure the appropriate utilization of and reporting on resources to deliver programmes
Prepare all necessary documentation for Grant Opening, Review and Closing meetings
Technical Monitoring and Program Quality
Provide technical supervision of, and technical support to County Nutrition programming activities;
Ensure that nutrition programs utilize standardized protocols, policies and guidelines, as prescribed by the Ministry of Health, UNICEF and WFP;
Ensure that all nutrition activities are consistent with established best practices;
Oversee the collection and timely reporting of data and statistics for all nutrition programmes in line with THESO’s guidelines and according to internal and donor requirements;
Ensure appropriate follow-up and decision-making on data relevant to THESO nutrition programmes;
Ensure all stakeholders are provided with updates on the nutrition programme in the County, including SMoH, Country Director, Technical Unit, donors etc.
Strategic Planning and Program Development
In collaboration with Nutrition Manager, and the Programme Director, lead the development of a THESO Nutrition Program strategy in line with THESO Strategic plan 2016 – 2020.
Lead technical assessments as a basis for nutrition program development;
Monitor evolving needs of the target communities and adjust the programmatic priorities as necessary;
Coordinate and develop project proposals (logical frameworks and appropriate, realistic and measurable indicators) for the nutrition programme under the supervision of Nutrition Manager.
Staff development
Ensure the ongoing capacity building of programme staff.
Ensure respect for THESO HR policies during the recruitment process.
Provide timely and quality performance evaluations.
Promote the THESO Way with all supervisees
Security:
Ensure staff are trained on, aware of and in compliance with THESO security policies and the local SMP.
Reporting:
Submit timely and accurate reports to Nutrition Manager as required
Review programme reports to ensure accuracy before submission
Other
Other relevant duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Degree in Nutrition, Public health or related licensures with at least three to five years international professional experience, including significant experience managing nutrition programmes; specifically in the Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) and nutrition BCC approaches.
Experience integrating nutrition into multi-sectoral programming, particularly with the health, WASH, food security and livelihoods sectors.
Experience coordinating with and building the capacity of local government and civil society partners.
Experience conducting assessments, preferably using participatory approaches and/or SMART and SQUEAC surveys;
THESO’s, INGOs or East Africa experience desirable
Skills
Excellent management skills; able to work independently while being a strong team player;
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations diplomatically, able to work well with people of varying backgrounds, cultures, education levels
Able to write clear and concise reports and proposals and to meet required reporting deadlines;
Able to work in unstable security environments;
Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Fluent in spoken and written English, knowledge of Arabic a plus.
Additional qualities: ability to handle pressure, to solve problems, to prioritize work, honesty, flexibility, and punctuality, sense of humour.
How to apply:
Interested applicant should long onto www.theso.org and open vacancies page and click on field office jobs to complete online application process addressing it to the Human Resource Manager, The Health Support Organisation;
THESO is an equal opportunity employer and women candidates are encouraged to apply
NB: Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted for interviews.
Posted by Admin on Jan 10, 2017 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on Area Manager – South Sudan, Norwegian Refugee Council
Employment at Norwegian Refugee Council as Area Manager
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.
The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been operational in South Sudan since 2004 providing assistance to IDPs and returnees and host communities in areas affected by displacement. NRC currently operates an integrated programme focused on six sectors (core competencies): Education, Shelter, Food Security, WASH, Camp Coordination/Camp Management (CCCM) and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA).
NRC programmes are designed to provide protection and durable solutions for IDPs, refugees and returnees. In South Sudan NRC focuses both on emergency humanitarian responses and early recovery work.
The purpose of the Area Manager position is to ensure high quality and cost effective programme/project implementation within the designated geographical area.
This same advert may be used to deployment to other Country offices other than one initial published for.
Job description
- Generic responsibilities:
- Line management for senior project staff and support functions (and Field Office Coordinators) in the area
- Member of the Country Management Group (CMG)
- Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
- Provide area specific input on CC strategies, Country Strategy and Plan of Action
- Organize grants opening and closure meetings at area level
- Implementation of projects (including master support budget and coordinating input for donor proposals and reports) in the area, in compliance with contractual commitments (i.e. quality, synergies, timeliness, use of resources).
- Assess needs, develop emergency response and implement response plans
- Ensure optimal use of resources within the allocated project budgets and CC strategies
- Represent NRC and networking on area level
- Ensure that capacity building is provided to all staff in the area
- Ensure overall security and safety of staff in the area
- Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
- Specific responsibilities:
- Responsible to develop the NRC program and plan of actions, project design and management for the Area.
- Develop a robust setup including flexibility for emergency response in the area.
- Supervise field offices and their implementation of the various projects.
- Coordinate NRC’s operational and programmatic activities the geographical area.
- Ensure the implementation of all activities related to the projects within designated timeframes.
- Strengthen NRC’s effective presence among humanitarian stakeholders in general and cluster mechanism in particular.
- Ensure optimal use of financial resources in the program, including project budget adherence and initiating revisions or changes to projects including budgets in due time.
- With the direct support of the Finance Manager, ensure that NRC’s finance procedures, guidelines and systems are properly implemented and are respected.
- In liaison with the Head of Program and team ensure that systems for monitoring and evaluating project activities are developed and implemented.
- Ensure that the preparation of required reports for the Head of Program, Finance Manager and Country Director, donors and authorities are drafted with sufficient quality.
- Manage and prepare the support budget as a portion of all project budgets and oversee monitoring of cash flows and expenditures.
- Oversee and coordinate administrative and logistical requests made by the projects for optimal cost efficiency and utilization of resources.
- Ensure ongoing check and review mechanism in place for the control and stock system of goods, vehicles and transport coordination and make any necessary improvements.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a Senior Project Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Education field
- Administration / Organisation / Management
Education level
- College / University, Bachelor’s degree
Personal qualities
- Handling insecure environments
- Strategic thinking
- Empowering and building trust
- Managing performance and development
- Managing resources to optimise results
We offer
- Commencement: Feb, 2017
- Contract period: 12 months
- Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions
- Duty station: Alek, Gogrial State (previous Warrap State)
- Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start.
- Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the “Company name” field for both company and location
Miscellaneous info
- Travel: Some travelling must be expected
How to apply:
Please, apply through www.nrc.no, then vacancies
Posted by Admin on Jan 10, 2017 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on Hygiene Promotion and Public Health Coordinator
Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 16 Jan 2017
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, and the direct supervision of Programme
Coordinator (WASH) and Health Programme Coordinator, the successful candidate will be
responsible and accountable for oversight, coordination and implementation of IOM’s
emergency hygiene and health promotion activities.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing an overall behaviour change strategy for integration of hygiene and
health promotion activities for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) within the Protection of
Civilians (POC) areas as well as outside of the POC.
- Assist in designing results-oriented interventions based on the approved overall strategy.
Interventions may include, but are not limited to, awareness raising events, communication and
messaging as well as training of staff and volunteers on good public health practices.
- Establish a system to monitor activities and analyze the interventions progress, specifically
aimed at increasing effectiveness of hygiene interventions for better public health outcomes.
This should include recommending specific actions for improvement.
- Provide direct oversight to health and hygiene promotion operations in the field including, staff
supervision (community mobilisers, outreach workers and the network of house to house
volunteers) and direct implementation. This may also include field level coordination of
mobilisation activities such as mass and routine immunization campaigns (i.e. Oral Cholera
Vaccination Campaign) as well as procurement of culturally and linguistically appropriate IEC
materials for distribution.
- Undertake monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities, including research to evaluate the
efficacy of the HHP model for IOM.
- Innovate the IOM HHP model based on global, regional and national evidence/data, best
practices and lessons learnt.
- Supervise periodic training for staff to ensure the quality of messages and full coverage of the
population.
- Liaise with WASH and Health IOM and Cluster focal points to ensure coordination and
integration of key messages such as malaria prevention, Gender Based Violence (GBV)
prevention/other protection messages as necessary, good health seeking behaviour.
- Establish or strengthen partnerships with other clusters or agencies, where appropriate, to
create synergies for raising awareness on the importance of good hygiene practices for health.
- Report weekly to Health and WASH Coordinators in Juba on results of interventions and
activities as assist in midterm and final reports for donors.
- Represent IOM at health and other cluster related meetings, actively liaising and
coordinating with national and international health and development assistance authorities,
agencies or organizations regarding strategic planning on health matters.
- Undertake field assessments in IOM areas of work on as needed basis.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field from an accredited academic institution with
two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Operational and field experience in displacement health-related issues and in programme
development;
• Extensive experience in Community/Public Health
• Experience in WASH, including conceptualisation, analysis and implementation of programme;
• Knowledge of structures and functions of national and international health agencies, donors
and organizations;
• Familiarity with the WASH and health sectors in the African Region an advantage
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct staff and create team oriented environment;
• Strong level of analytical skills and computer literacy.
Languages
Fluency in English is required.
Desirable Competencies:
Behavioral
• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;
• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;
• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;
• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external
stakeholders;
• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of
self and others;
• Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of
responsibility;
• Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter;
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs,
perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
• Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Resource Mobilization – works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs
of IOM.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by 16 January 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to:
http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly
completed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on
your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posted by Admin on Jan 10, 2017 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on Zimbabwe Job: Economics Data Collector
Economics Data Collector: Centre for Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Research Zimbabwe (CeSHHAR)
Deadline: 16 January 2017
Purpose of the job
The Economics Data Collector will be responsible for collecting data for one of the major study components – exploring the cost and cost-effectiveness of different VMMC demand creation/service delivery approaches. Their roles will include collecting, processing and assisting with analysis of cost and cost-effectiveness data.
Key duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the Health Economist, the following will be Economics Data Collector core duties: Assisting with designing data collection instruments; Collecting and processing costing data; Measuring costs of the demand-side intervention; Costing all resources used in the provision of VMMC services and demand creation; Collating cost data from project accounts as well as time and motion studies; Assisting with cost data synthesis and articulating implications for program implementation; Any other duties as designated by the Health Economist
Qualifications, skills and abilities
Masters Degree in Health Economics or related field, an advanced degree is an added advantage; At least 2 years experience of conducting health economics research; Demonstrated experience of conducting costing studies (health-related); Demonstrated experience of analysing costing data to inform program implementation; Commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary research team; Ability to work with people from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds; Excellent verbal and written communication skills
To apply
Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should submit full curriculum vitae with a cover letter stating clearly which position they would like to be considered for, copies of certificates and the names/contact information for three referees to:
The Project Director (VMMC Studies)
9 Monmouth Road
Avondale West
Harare
Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Application deadline is Monday 16th January 2016. Positions to start as soon as possible. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Posted by Admin on Jan 10, 2017 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on Zimbabwe Job: Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator: Centre for Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Research Zimbabwe (CeSHHAR)
Deadline: 16 January 2017
The Centre for Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Research (CeSHHAR) Zimbabwe is a registered Trust. CeSHHAR houses a number of HIV prevention and sexual health research and programmatic projects. CeSHHAR has been conducting implementation science research to inform the voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) program in Zimbabwe and sub-Saharan Africa. CeSHHAR has received funding to thoroughly evaluate the models developed and deployed for the VMMC “catch-up” and transition to the “maintenance” phases in order to provide evidence on approaches that can be replicated in other areas in Zimbabwe and other countries.
Purpose of the job
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the day to day running of the project. Roles will including monitoring implementation of study aims, collecting data, assisting with analysis, managing staff and finances. Travel across Zimbabwe will be required.
Key duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the Project Director, the following will be the Project Coordinator core duties: Monitoring implementation of study aims; Assisting with designing study protocols and tools; Seeking ethical approvals and keeping up to date with all the relevant IRBs; Ensuring effective and efficient overall daily running of all project activities; Collecting data, assisting with analysis and write-up; Providing research reports and updates to the Project Director and Investigators; Managing project team and finances; Carrying out any other relevant duties as assigned by the Director
Qualifications, skills and abilities
Masters Degree in Social Sciences or related field; an advanced degree will be an added advantage; At least 5 years experience coordinating research with some experience of conducting randomized controlled trials; Demonstrated ability to design study protocols, analyze research data and write-up findings; Demonstrated ability to conduct implementation science research; Commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary research team; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Good interpersonal and organizational skills; Experience/familiarity with the VMMC program; Experience working with adolescents; Ability to speak Shona and Ndebele in addition to English will be an added advantage
To apply
Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should submit full curriculum vitae with a cover letter stating clearly which position they would like to be considered for, copies of certificates and the names/contact information for three referees to:
The Project Director (VMMC Studies)
9 Monmouth Road
Avondale West
Harare
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
Application deadline is Monday 16th January 2016. Positions to start as soon as possible. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posted by Admin on Jan 7, 2017 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on Strategy and Resource Mobilization Officer, Global Health Corps
Employment at Global Health Corps as Strategy and Resource Mobilization Officer
Application Deadline: 18 January, 2017
Location: Uganda
Position Overview:
The Strategy and Resource Mobilization Officer will ensure that all relevant resource mobilization activities are developed, coordinated, and implemented in the most efficient and effective manner in line with quality management standards and the results-based approach. The fellow will be responsible for developing customized fundraising strategies and policies, tools and mechanisms for implementation; advising on resource mobilization and related communication aspects; ensuring full alignment of resource mobilization activities with internal colleagues and partners; promoting Brick by Brick fundraising activities to potential donors and partners in resource mobilization; and generating fundraising proposals and other resource mobilization innovations in order to reach annual targets.
The fellow will be expected to approach their work creatively and innovatively, developing and adapting innovative approaches and replicable strategies for fundraising, through analysis of trends and in consideration of lessons learned. A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to challenge and question common resource mobilization practices and previous approaches, to adapt to changing circumstances and needs, and to identify and prioritize marketable projects.
Responsibilities:
- With guidance from Executive Directors (ED) and Program Director (PD) in collaboration with other internal and external implementation partners, develop a specific fundraising approach for Brick by Brick and provide advice and support to EDs and relevant staff in the implementation of this strategy
- Establish and broaden relations with traditional or non-traditional donors and financial partners and analyze information on their funding priorities and trends; advise Brick by Brick on methods to develop bankable projects; explore possible sources of funding and coordinate strategic program development opportunities with relevant Brick by Brick stakeholders to raise funds
- Develop Brick by Brick’s resource mobilization capacity through establishing a sound, methodological, coordinated and long-term approach to resource mobilization
- Organize fundraising activities, such as donor briefings and presentations or joint donor events with relevant internal and external stakeholders, crowd funding, as well as fundraising events in any form as long as they are in conformity with Brick by Brick values
- Monitor the provision of transparent, high-quality targeted reports for donors as agreed in the respective agreements
- Consistently monitor systematic, regular, and transparent reporting on all fundraising activities and results related to the donor community under his/her responsibility
- Actively engage in and lead grant writing as a vehicle for resource mobilization as well as drafting letters of interest (LOI) and responding to requests for proposals (RFP)
Desired Skills and Experience:
Items indicated with an asterisk (*) are required
- Bachelor’s degree*
- Preferred: Advanced university degree in finance, business, public administration, public health, international relations, or related field
- Experience in fundraising, resource mobilization, and project development preferably in the field of international health, with progressive scope of responsibilities*
- Proven record of mobilizing resources in private and public sectors, preferably in the field of human health
- Experience working in a multinational context requiring complex coordination with multiple stakeholders
- Knowledge and experience of Microsoft office, other computer programs relevant for budgeting and proposal development, among others
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply to this position click here: https://goo.gl/P8uimY
Posted by Admin on Jan 7, 2017 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on Zimbabwe: Chief of Party, OVC – Zimbabwe
Organization: Save the Children
Country: Zimbabwe
Closing date: 03 Feb 2017
Save the Children is seeking an experienced Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID project providing support to orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in Zimbabwe. The Chief of Party (COP) will work with Save the Children’s existing country office, but will be solely responsible for the overall management of this USAID award. S/he will provide strategic and operational leadership to develop and implement a successful and integrated multi-sectoral program that builds upon existing USAID and Government of Zimbabwe investment and that will achieve sustainable outcomes. All posts are contingent on the issuance of USAID funding and the selection of applicants is subject to USAID approval.
This key project, Getting to ZERO, is a five‐year program aimed to reduce HIV impact, vulnerability and risk, as well as increase high impact HIV services among orphans and vulnerable children and adolescents in targeted communities. The goal for this program is improved health, nutrition, psycho-social well-being and educational outcomes; and reduced abuse of children affected by HIV. The program seeks to advance ownership at the local level of a comprehensive, integrated, community-based AIDS response to mitigate the impact of HIV on orphans and vulnerable children.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Impact
The COP will liaise closely with USAID, Government of Zimbabwe representatives, Save the Children’s Headquarters and Country Offices, as well as partner organizations. The COP will be the principal representative of the project and will ensure adherence to overall technical and programmatic quality in implementation, compliance with USAID rules and regulations, and the timely submission of all deliverables to USAID, including annual work plans, performance monitoring plans, semi-annual reports and annual reports as may be required. The COP will be responsible for the overall direction and coordination of the activities of any sub-recipient partners under this grant.
This key position will require travel across the region and to program areas. Responsibilities will include:
- Lead the program’s strategic, financial, and operational planning, including the annual work planning process and development of an appropriate exit strategy.
- Establish and guide overall technical direction of the project.
- Act as principal representative and liaison to all external stakeholders, including USAID and the Government of Zimbabwe.
- Oversee the timely submission of all deliverables to USAID.
- Provide oversight and coordination with international and national sub-recipient partners.
- Supervise key program staff, both technical and managerial, and oversee the hiring process of all local personnel.
- Serve as key liaison with Save the Children partners and any local sub-grantees.
- Provide overall coordination of the institutional/organizational and technical capacity building of local partners and stakeholders.
- Ensure that efficient systems to support all aspects of the program including sub-grant management, financial, capacity building and performance monitoring and reporting are in place and support the effective use of program resources in compliance with USAID regulations and Save the Children policies.
Required Background and Experience, Skills and Behaviors
- Advanced degree in international relations, public health, or related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of field-based experience managing large and complex overseas, multi-partner development programs, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Experience managing large scale USAID funded project(s) at a senior level.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and familiarity with USAID policies, regulations, and procedures.
- Experience in managing large child-focused field programs for an international NGO.
- Demonstrated skills in strategic and program planning and understanding of HIV/AIDS-related support services.
- Demonstrated skills in leadership and supervision of staff and teams.
- Familiarity with USAID regulations and policies, with specific understanding of PEPFAR guidelines, rules and regulations.
- Extensive experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa; specific work experience in Zimbabwe is desirable.
- Proven experience building capacity of local NGOs and government bodies.
- Proven ability in promoting and collaborating closely with multi-level stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Fluency in English required.
- Zimbabwean candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Apply here: https://goo.gl/FYE2cG
Posted by Admin on Jan 5, 2017 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on HOW TO STAY RELEVANT AS A PROFESSIONAL IN THE WORK PLACE
THE TRUTH IS THE WORLD IS CONTINUOUSLY EVOLVING. The choice is for you to make: whether to go the way of the dinosaurs or change with the times. Technology has made life for the career man and woman easier as well as harder. To be successful as a career man/woman in this age you have to keep pace with technology.
Staying relevant, no matter what your pursuit in life is, has always been part of success stories. Relevance in your field requires a combination of hard skills needed to get your job done and soft skills like general knowledge and communication savvy (the equation is that simple). As part of the ever teeming global workforce we have to keep up with more skills than ever before.
As already implied in this text a number of times, skills that were assets to employees and companies alike a couple of years ago are no longer relevant. We find young employees with little experience taking higher positions and bigger roles in a company where we have employees with years of experience under their belt. This is the case because these “dinosaurs” are comfortable in going around completing circles while the world and these young employees are changing, moving with time.
NEVER FORGET THIS: THE WORLD IS EVOLVING. THERE ARE NEWER AND BETTER WAYS TO DO WHAT YOU DO. TECHNOLOGY MAKES YOUR WAY EXPENSIVE AND INEFFICIENT. BEING RELEVANT IS THE WAY TO KEEP THAT JOB.
The remaining part of this text will present to you six ways of staying relevant professionally:
- Like it is generally said in my circle “your network is your net-worth”. A strong network is tantamount to money in the bank if not even more valuable; it connects you with influencers, and open doors of opportunities. But do not get soaked up with people from your “generation”, build and maintain a network across generations. Never assume you do not have any business with coworkers who do not fall within your age bracket. The truth is keeping a network comprising of people from various age brackets will help you in communicating with a wider variety of people, hence, opening your eyes to different perspectives of seeing things and opportunities.
WORD ON MARBLE: LEARN THE SKILLS AND ATTITUDES OF THOSE WHO ARE AHEAD OF YOU; KEEP ABREAST WITH THE SKILLS AND TRENDS OF YOUNGER EMPLOYEES.
- Like someone rightly said: truth is constant but knowledge is progressive. No matter your field, no matter your profession make it your job to always learn to continuously learn. Mind you, it is professionally worthless as a nurse to learn how interpret trends and regression results. Staying abreast with information or trends that will not make you any more relevant is worthless (Permit me to say, it is as useless as “ay” in “okay”). As a professional you have to stay curious, get in touch with materials, attend conferences and networking events that will help improve your relevance as a professional.
- In the workplace this is necessary: tell the world what you have done well and where you have added value. This is not you been arrogant, rather it is you announcing your relevance. Mind you, this has to be done in a subtle way, better put, let our works speak for themselves.
- Finally and most importantly make relevance a priority.
