Strategic Planning Advisor, GOSS

Winrock International

Closing date: 15 Jan 2011

Location: Sudan (the)

Southern Sudan

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Strategic Planning Advisor, Government of Southern Sudan (GOSS) Strengthening Governance Project (GOSS GOV Project)

Reports to: Chief of Party

Organizational Relationships: This position reports to the Chief of Party of the GOSS GOV and will coordinate with other Winrock field staff and program personnel as necessary.

Program Summary: Twenty years of civil war has resulted in enormous consequences for the people of southern Sudan. Two million people have died and another 4 million have been displaced. Economic infrastructure has been destroyed or damaged and commercial activity severely disrupted. As a five-year peace accord comes to a close and southern Sudan prepares for a referendum on secession from Sudan, the development of an accountable and effective State Government is paramount to the security and wellbeing of the people.

The development objective of the Government of Southern Sudan (GOSS): Strengthening Governance Project (GOSS GOV Project) is to develop more effective and accountable governance, and to improve management capacity, effectiveness and accountability of the GOSS. To achieve this objective, the GOSS GOV Project will seek to achieve the following primary results:

Objective 1: Executive level of government at the GOSS and targeted state levels able to develop and articulate a shared vision, plan strategically, define policy, ensure implementation of plans and policies, lead effectively across ministries and levels of government, engage citizens and manage development partners. This enables government to effectively listen, lead and guide implementation, essential capacities for effective governance.

Objective 2: Executive and legislative institutions at the GOSS and targeted state government levels able to develop a harmonized legal framework. This enables improved governance and rule of law.

Objective 3: Executive and human resource institutions at the GOSS and targeted state government levels able to guide and facilitate human capital development across government.

This enables improved governmental effectiveness in serving the needs of citizens.

Position Summary: The Strategic Planning Advisor will work collaboratively with senior management, state teams, and central and state government counterparts to review current state plans and the planning processes including county plans, where appropriate. Central government (GOSS) counterparts will be included in the process.

The role of the Strategic Planning Advisor is to increase the usage of accepted planning tools and methodologies that ensure wider participation, and increased legal and regulatory compliance of the planning process, and to create accepted and sustainable systems that result in a long-term and more inclusive municipal planning. The Position is based in Juba with 60% travel to the states.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor Degree in Public Administration, Political Science or related field, Master's degree preferred

Work Experience

• Ten years experience in municipal planning or similar position, preferably government related, with at least two years experience leading change in plan management
• At least two years of field-based experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage, mentor, and coach colleagues
• Experience in sub-Saharan Africa
• Experience in conflict or post-conflict environments

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including MS Access
• Oral and written communication
• Statistical analysis

How to apply

Applicants should go to www.winrock.org to the Jobs link and submit a current resume and cover letter with a MANDATORY SUBJECT LINE of “Strategic Planning Advisor Sudan RFP” as soon as possible, or prior to the submission deadline of January 15, 2011.

Winrock would like to graciously thank all applicants for their application. Only candidates who meet listed requirements and are short listed will be contacted. Thank you.

Reference Code: RW_8CBL7M-45

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Strategic Communications Advisor, GOSS

Winrock International

Closing date: 15 Jan 2011

Location: Sudan (the)

Southern Sudan

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Strategic Communications Advisor, Government of Southern Sudan (GOSS) Strengthening Governance Project (GOSS GOV Project)

Reports to: Chief of Party

Organizational Relationships: This position reports to the Chief of Party of the GOSS GOV and will coordinate with other Winrock field staff and program personnel as necessary.

Program Summary: Twenty years of civil war has resulted in enormous consequences for the people of southern Sudan. Two million people have died and another 4 million have been displaced. Economic infrastructure has been destroyed or damaged and commercial activity severely disrupted. As a five-year peace accord comes to a close and southern Sudan prepares for a referendum on secession from Sudan, the development of an accountable and effective State Government is paramount to the security and wellbeing of the people.

The development objective of the Government of Southern Sudan (GOSS): Strengthening Governance Project (GOSS GOV Project) is to develop more effective and accountable governance, and to improve management capacity, effectiveness and accountability of the GOSS. To achieve this objective, the GOSS GOV Project will seek to achieve the following primary results:

Objective 1: Executive level of government at the GOSS and targeted state levels able to develop and articulate a shared vision, plan strategically, define policy, ensure implementation of plans and policies, lead effectively across ministries and levels of government, engage citizens and manage development partners. This enables government to effectively listen, lead and guide implementation, essential capacities for effective governance.

Objective 2: Executive and legislative institutions at the GOSS and targeted state government levels able to develop a harmonized legal framework. This enables improved governance and rule of law.

Objective 3: Executive and human resource institutions at the GOSS and targeted state government levels able to guide and facilitate human capital development across government. This enables improved governmental effectiveness in serving the needs of citizens.

Position Summary: The Strategic Communications Advisor will work collaboratively with senior management, state teams, and central and state government counterparts to create and implement state communication plans that will deepen the impact of State and Local Government.

Responsibilities include:

• Identify key media and public policy issues to be addressed in the Communications Strategy
• Develop a Communications Strategy and Implementation Plan for Unity, Jonglei and Upper Nile States, including specific benchmarks for each participating ministry
• Conduct periodic reviews of public perception on key issues
• Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation Team to determine appropriate impact indicators and best method of measuring the effectiveness of communications strategies
• Provide mentorship and coaching to high-level state officials during the implementation process and provide continuous guidance and assistance
• Provide planning and oversight for communication workshops and events to bring together officials from across the program area of operations may be considered.
• Complete any other tasks as assigned by Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor Degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Administration, Political Science or related field.

Master's degree preferred

Work Experience

• Ten years experience in communications, preferably government-related, with at least two years experience leading strategy formulation and implementation
• At least two years of field-based experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage, mentor, and coach colleagues
• Experience in sub-Saharan Africa
• Experience in conflict or post-conflict environments

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including MS Access
• Strong oral and written communication (in English)
• Statistical analysis

Applicants should go to www.winrock.org to the Jobs link and submit a current resume and cover letter with a MANDATORY SUBJECT LINE of “Communications Advisor Sudan RFP” as soon as possible, or prior to the submission deadline of January 15, 2011. Winrock would like to graciously thank all applicants for their application. Only candidates who meet listed requirements and are short listed will be contacted. Thank you.

How to apply

Applicants should go to www.winrock.org to the Jobs link and submit a current resume and cover letter with a MANDATORY SUBJECT LINE of “Communications Advisor Sudan RFP” as soon as possible, or prior to the submission deadline of January 15, 2011

Reference Code: RW_8CBKMW-37

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LOGISTIC Officer-W Darfur

Terre des hommes Foundation Child Relief

Project Duration: 18 months

Position Start Date: February 2011

Position Location: Sudan, El Geneina - West Darfur

Supervisor: Programme Coordinator, Darfur

Swiss salaried contract 2000 € < > 2800 € /month according to experience x 13, Vacancy: 25 days per year + R&R policy, local accommodation and transportation, Health insurance, accident and medical repatriation insurance, return flight.

General responsibilities:

• Logistic operations and teams in Geneina, in close coordination with Administrative Coordinator based in Khartoum, Administrator and the Programme Coordinator in Darfur.

Line Management:

• Closely co-ordinates with the following members of the senior management team: Country Delegate, Programme Coordinator Darfur, Administrator Darfur, Administrative Coordinator and Project Coordinators.

Logistics responsibilities:

Project Support:

• To support the activities program (centres maintenance, supplies, purchase…).
• To manage and supervise the shelter construction activity in close collaboration with the Community Liaison Officer and the Programme Coordinator.
• To manage and supervise the CFS/Youth centre construction activity in close collaboration with the Psychosocial Officer and the Programme Coordinator.

Supplies:

• Responsible for the correct implementation of Tdh procurement procedures and respect of donors' requirements.
• To provide to Administrative Coordinator the monthly follow-up of purchase request in collaboration with the logistician in Khartoum.
• Responsible for national and international purchase following Tdh procurement procedures.
• Responsible for coordination of transport of all supplies and equipment to and from site.

Contracts:

• To draft contracts for vehicle rental, premises rental, maintenance… in close collaboration with the Programme Coordinator.
• Through regular call for bids/quotations, redefine the relations between Tdh and vehicle owners, suppliers…
• Responsible of contract management (vehicles, premises & guest house, telecommunication, insurance…).

Vehicles:

• Responsible for the correct implementation of Tdh fleet management procedures.
• Responsible for car maintenance. Ensure perfect state of all vehicles at all time.
• Responsible of the follow-up of insurance, official registration, contractual commitments… for the vehicles park.
• Responsible for all car movements and appropriate follow up.

Communication:

• Responsible for Terre des hommes internal and external communications network and equipment (VHF radios, HF radios, mobile phones, Thuraya phones, Immarsat phones, E-mail accessibility…).
• Coordination with UN agencies (UNDSS) for programming radios, registration into the UN shared system.
• To ensure that all the necessary official procedures and tax payment are following by Tdh for the use of the VHF and HF system in Darfur and in collaboration with the administrative coordinator.

Stock (Assets Management):

• Responsible for the correct implementation of Tdh stock management procedures and respect of donors' requirements.
• To set up a proper transparent stock management system.
• To supervise stock management and carry out documented monthly inventory controls.
• To ensure a monthly based physical inventory.
• Following Tdh procedures for asset management.
• Responsible for the renewal policy of Tdh's assets.

Maintenance:

• Responsible for office/guest houses maintenance (water, electricity, generator, painting…).
• Responsible for the equipment maintenance (computers, printers, photocopiers, fridges, generators, etc.).
• Responsible for the CFS and Youth centre maintenance.

Security:

• In collaboration with the programme coordinator, attend weekly interagency and security tree meetings.
• To update of the security plan, in collaboration with the Programme Coordinator Darfur and the Country Delegate.
• To assist program management in the design and the implementation of security measures appropriate to the context of intervention.
• Follow-up on the daily basis of the respect of the security measure and process (Cf. security plan) from the national and international staff.
• To ensure that training is regularly undertaken and enforce to maintain as safe and secure a working environment as possible for Terre des hommes staff and projects.
• Responsible of the maintenance and of the improvement of Tdh's passive security infrastructure (bunkers, fences, alarms, …).
• To supervise the watchmen, ensure they have basic equipment and security knowledge, and ensure their training.
• To ensure for all sites and cars the presence and correct update of emergency kits (security chest, first aid, water…).
• In collaboration with the Community Liaison Officer ensure that security measures and process are implemented for the three camps for the activity of security focal point (camp coordination).
• To collect the security information about the security incidents (especially in the camps of intervention of Tdh) and report them to the programme coordinator and country delegate.
• In collaboration with the programme coordinator and the project managers (if relevant) report the security incident faced by Tdh to UNDSS and authorities.
• To ensure the respect of the communication procedures and that expatriate and “inpatriate” staff can be reached at all times.
• Responsible of the well functioning of all the Tdh telecommunication equipment.

Human resources management:

• To draft logistic staff job description and ensure adherence with the Tdh local needs and Tdh procedures.
• To recruit the logistic staff following Tdh and local procedures.
• To manage (day to day activities, working hours, presence planning…) and evaluate admin staff, encouraging effective team work and providing supervision and guidance.
• To train logistic staff on basic Tdh rules.
• To train drivers on basic Tdh rules, and communication equipment use.

Reporting:

• To provide ad hoc security reports when appropriate, within 24 hours of incident.
• To provide monthly security incident report.
• To provide monthly logistics reports appropriately documented.

Child Protection Policy:

• Commit to respect the Child Protection Policy.
• Commit to ensure the best implementation possible of the Child Protection Policy in Sudan.
• Commit to inform the head office and to deal with any case of any allegations or possibility of transgression, even potential, of the Child Protection Policy.

Requirements:

• Graduate degree in relevant fields a plus.
• Minimum 3-5 years overseas experience (ideally in Africa) with an international NGO in a humanitarian context, including project management experience and experience of isolated and insecure environments
• At least 2 years of experience in managing complex, multi-sector programs.
• Qualifications or demonstrated experience and competence in logistics, HR management and security
• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while working as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Dynamic, independent, self motivated, Well organised, Fluent in English, Arabic a plus.

How to apply

Procedure:

We will only consider complete online applications corresponding to the required profile

Your application must include a complete CV and a covering letter

If you are not shortlisted, your file will be destroyed by us, according to the rules on data protection

If you cannot apply online in our website http://tdh.ch/fr/jobs/101 , please send us your complete file at: rh@tdh.ch

The recruitment and selection procedures of Terre des hommes reflect our commitment for child security and protection

Reference Code: RW_8CBENN-38


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Consortium Coordinator

Save the Children is urgently seeking a consultant to take on the role of Consortium Coordinator, for the Dutch Rehabilitation Consortium.

The DCR is a collaboration of four Dutch NGO’s operating in southern Sudan: ZOA Refugee Care, Save the Children, Care and HealthNet TPO.   The 5 year programme is due to start on the 1st January 2011, and while final contracting is underway, we are urgently seeking a consultant to take on the role of Consortium Coordinator to provide leadership while the longer term recruitment is underway for the permanent position.

The Consortium Coordinator is a critical senior level role that will take the lead on providing effective leadership for the consortium.  The Job Description for the permanent role is attached to this email.  If anyone is interested in taking on this role for 2 – 3 months please email me directly, with the subject heading ‘Consultant: DCR’, including a CV tok.foster@savethechildren.org.sd .

The permanent position will be advertised on the SCUK website:savethechildren.org.uk/jobs and applicants must be made via the website.
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Cashier Needed Urgently

A Cashier is Urgently Needed. 

any experience person can drop a CV,

Educational document and Recommendation letter from previous employers
to AFEX Riverside. 

This post is closed as soon as the person is got.

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Technical Director/Deputy Chief of Party

Management Sciences for Health

Closing date: 05 Jan 2011

Location: Sudan (the) - Juba

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Technical Director/Deputy Chief of Party

REPORTS TO: Chief of Party

LOCATION: Juba, South Sudan

BACKGROUND

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health by helping public and private organizations throughout the world to effectively manage people, medicines, money, and information. Working from more than 30 country offices and our Arlington, Virginia and Cambridge, Massachusetts US headquarters, our staff from 65 nations is highly regarded for its technical expertise, integrity, and commitment to making a lasting difference in health. We live our mission to save lives and improve the health of the world's poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

MSH is seeking candidates for a Technical Director/Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) position for Sudan Health Transformation Project (SHTP) II Project based in Juba, Sudan. The Project includes Service Delivery and Health Systems Strengthening. It will build on decentralization of primary health care service to improve the health status of the Southern Sudanese people. The project will focus on the following results:

• Expanded access/availability of high impact services and practices;
  

• Increased Southern Sudanese capability to deliver and manage services; and
  

• Increased knowledge of and demand for services and healthy practices.
  

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Technical Director/Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) works in close collaboration with the Chief of Party (COP) and serves as a key member Project Executive Management Team and acts on behalf of the COP in his absence. S/he participates in the determination of partner scopes of work and the determination of performance indicators and targets to assure that expectations and required results are fully understood. S/he works with the COP and M&E staff and Technical cluster leaders and Grants Manager to track the progress of performance-based contracts and must certify progress and results prior to payment by the project of any performance incentives or confirmation of continuing grant support. S/he will provide supportive supervision to sub-contracting partners to monitor and improve performance, and supervise other SHTP II teams providing similar support to SCPs. S/he serves as a key part of the M&E team to analyze and document project results and impact, compile reports, and assure transparency in the performance data system. In addition, the DCOP will oversee the day-to-day implementation of program activities and performance to assure that expectations and required results are fully understood and achieved by all SHTP II staff and partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master's degree in public health management, public administration or related discipline is required.

2. Significant experience in public health in developing and/or transitional countries.

1. Senior experience in performance management system design and implementation.

2. Significant background in health program design and management (HIV/AIDS, MCH, FP, and/or TB).

3. Record of effective management of human and material resources on a large scale.

4. Well-developed capacity to provide supportive supervision to a broad range of technical areas.

5. Demonstrated success in a leadership role in a public health and/or international development project.

3. Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, hands-on supervisory, written and oral communication, decision making, and negotiation skills.

4. Demonstrated ability to work well with senior colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, CAs, and donor organizations.

5. Commitment to working closely with MSH/Cambridge and partner organizations on a collaborative basis.

6. Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experience, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit.

7. Familiarity with and understanding of USAID regulations and administrative procedures.

8. Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

9. Fluency in English required

10. Ability to travel 30% of the time.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website at www.jobs-msh.icims.com.

Reference Code: RW_8BVTFD-73


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Chief of Party

Chief of Party

Academy for Educational Development (AED)

Closing date: 17 Dec 2010

Location: Sudan (the)

AED is seeking a Chief of Party for a Teacher Professional Development and Infrastructure Program in Southern Sudan funded by USAID in association with DiFD and the United Nations Office for Project Services. The program will focus on teacher professional development and include complementary activities to support teachers and improve the quality of pre-service and in-service training, career development, certification, deployment, inspection, and management and pedagogical guidance at the classroom level.

Chief of Party

The CoP must have no less than 10 years of experience in the education sector with ample experience in policy dialogue, education reform and national-level quality improvement. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in preparing and executing teacher professional development and support programs. S/he must have a Master's Degree in a relevant field of study and should also have demonstrated experience in and knowledge of the various aspects of teacher professional development and support. Experience as a manager of similar programs in other African countries is highly desirable. S/he should have strong leadership skills and experience in managing large, interdisciplinary teams, as well as working in politically sensitive, fragile and/or post-conflict environments. The CoP must demonstrate problem-solving and consensus-building skills and the ability to promote coordination among diverse interests and institutions.

The CoP main duties include:

Coordinate the implementation of the project objectives through strong leadership;

Collaborate with the partner responsible for implementing the infrastructure activities (Objective Four) of the TPDI program

Maintain communication with USAID, ensuring the mission is informed of the relevant events;

Establish and maintain productive working relationships with key technical education and other relevant officials in Southern Sudan;

Establish and maintain productive working relationships with other donors and NGOs working in the area of teacher professional development and support;

Ensure coordination with other US Mission agencies and programs and other donors in relevant areas of interest for TPDI.

How to apply

Please send cover and resume to africaeducation2@aed.org.

We thank all respondents for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Reference Code: RW_8BVN9W-91

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Nutritionist

Nutritionist

International Medical Corps (IMC)

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization.

Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

Closing date: 31 Dec 2010

Location: Sudan (the) South Sudan

The Nutritionist will, in coordination with the Health Coordinator, oversee the nutritional activities in Akobo Hospital as well as International Medical Corps supported Health Facilities in Akobo. She/He will coach and guide Nutritionist workers at the field site. She/ he will work with a National Nutritionist as counterpart and coach. The expat nutritionist will, at the end of the contract, handover responsibilities to the National Nutritionist as Nutrition team leader.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:

·         The Nutritionist will be responsible for the smooth running of the International Medical Corps nutrition interventions in Akobo, Jonglei.

·         Manage the effective and efficient implementation of the Community Management of Acute Malnutrition programs in International Medical Corps project sites in Akobo, Jonglei State, Southern Sudan.

·         Ensure that nutrition protocols, guidelines are respected and adhered to and correctly implemented in all the project sites.

·         Coordinate and manage the nutrition surveillance and active screening systems for children Under 5 years and pregnant and lactating mothers in all the project sites.

·         Assess the procurement needs of the nutrition program and ensure that food supplies and nutritional materials are timely and adequately requisitioned and accountably utilized.

·         Design and undertake emergency nutrition assessments and surveys in coordination when required or requested by International Medical Corps Provide capacity building training, supervision, management and mentoring of nutrition staff, health staff and counterpart staff at the project sites.

·         Support preparation nutrition budget needs and monitor departmental expenditures

·         Ensure proper communication, coordination and harmonization of tools with the different stakeholders involved in food/nutrition activities in the project sites.

·         Ensure regular reporting system in place including the verification and compilation of Nutrition reports which are done weekly, monthly, biannually and annually

·         The Nutritionist is expected to display the highest standards of teamwork with the Senior Site Management Team and other International Medical Corps colleagues

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Preferably someone with a Bsc/Msc degree in Nutrition or, if that would not be possible, a nurse with Public Health Degree and Diploma in Nutrition.

·         At least two years international experience working with an international Non Governmental Organization preferable working with a limited resource setting.

·         Field coordination and management experience of emergency feeding programs.

·         Supportive personnel management style and ability to manage teams.

·         Excellent report writing and computer skills.

·         Proficiency in Nutrition and statistical packages (EPI Nut survey, SMART, SPSS).

·         Ability to conduct sound Nutrition survey and able work in a multicultural setting.

·         Excellent decision making skills.

·         Fluent in English and Arabic an asset.

How to apply

To officially begin the application process, please visit our website at www.InternationalMedicalCorps.org and complete the online employment application form found under the tab “Work with Us”. Please reference Devex

Reference Code: RW_8BWRV9-87

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