Closing date: 2019-02-18

Chemonics seeks a supply chain coordinator to serve as the primary interface between relevant parties to ensure that medicine and health commodity deliveries are on-time in-full (OTIF) and are of a high quality. The supply chain coordinator will coordinate with the procurement services agent, the Global Fund, the principal recipient, and back-office teams involved in transactions, such as the Health Product Team, the Freight and Logistics Team, and the Quality Team, delegating all transactional activities to the appropriate team. The supply chain coordinator will be accountable for every order, from confirmation to final delivery, in the assigned portfolio and will provide the client daily updates, respond to requests for transactional information, and coordinate general problem-solving efforts related to individual orders. This position reports directly to the procurement services agent director. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Assess and evaluate incoming orders through Wambo, and discuss potential changes as and when required with the principal recipient and the Global Fund and assure correct product and freight estimates and lead times
• Coordinate processing of purchase orders coming in through the Wambo system with the relevant transactional back-office teams, including data and content verification and correction if and when needed before Wambo data is transferred to ARTMIS
• Ensure visibility of purchase order status to internal and external stakeholders, proactively identify all potential issues impacting the OTIF, and coordinate with the relevant stakeholders to find solutions as needed
• Ensure proper and proactive handover of every order between Health Product Team and Freight and Logistics Team to ensure OTIF delivery is maintained
• Coordinate all quality assurance/quality control activities with the Quality Team, immediately flagging any issues with the procurement services agent director, deputy director, and any other relevant internal stakeholder
• Maintain knowledge of country-specific importation processes, especially regulations and processes for obtaining waivers, import authorizations, and custom clearing; coordinate with Freight and Logistics as needed and work with principal recipients and third-party logistics to ensure country profiles are updated per established standard operating procedures
• Provide all relevant information and data to the data analyst to ensure full data quality internally and externally
• Perform in coordination and collaboration with the Improvement Team root-cause analysis for all orders not meeting OTIF, define corrective and preventive actions as needed, and follow up on the defined actions
• Maintain knowledge of product catalogs (both under the Global Fund Framework Agreement and the Global Health Supply Chain program) and support the principal with new catalog entries as applicable
• Communicate on a daily basis with the client (the Global Fund and principal recipient) on future, ongoing, and past orders as per the defined communication matrix, especially focusing on orders that are at risk of not being delivered OTIF or are past their expected delivery date
• Liaise closely with Freight and Logistics Team, which liaises with principal recipients, third-party logistics, and field-office points of contact (as and when applicable) for shipment notifications and other paperwork requirements
• Guide the client for all non-supply chain-related questions and issues to the relevant parties, assuring the client gets a satisfactory answer

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of three years of procurement, supply chain, or other technically relevant work experience
• Knowledge of the Global Health and Supply Chain Program Pooled Procurement Mechanism procurement process relevant to identifying bottlenecks and addressing them
• Sound understanding of the Global Fund s relevant rules and regulations
• Technical knowledge in one or more Global Health and Supply Chain Program Procurement and Supply Management product areas
• Experience living or working in developing countries and adhering to principles of international development to support vulnerable populations preferred
• Willingness to work overseas for up to eight weeks per year
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing and to lead presentations, training, and meetings
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Proficiency in English required; proficiency in French or additional languages preferred

Please send an email with your CV and cover letter attached and Supply Chain Coordinator in the subject line to PPMrecruit@chemonics.comby February 18, 2019. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics values the protection of your personal data. If you are in the European Union, please read our EU Recruiting Data Privacy Notice to learn about how we process your personal data. Please use the following link to access the EU Recruiting Data Privacy Notice: https://chemonics.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/EU-Recruiting-Data-Privacy-Notice-12.2018.pdf.

Closing date: 2019-02-18

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in more than 40 countries and in 22 U.S. cities, IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted by conflict or disaster. IRC leads the way from harm to home.

CONTEXTUAL BACKGROUND:

The IRC Iraq program was established in 2003 and is currently operating programs in the Kurdistan Region and South Central Iraq with an annual budget of $31 million. The IRC is currently providing humanitarian assistance in the sectors of child protection, women s protection and empowerment, general protection (protection monitoring and legal assistance), education, cash and livelihoods across seven governorates in Iraq. The IRC Iraq s main office is based in Erbil, with field offices in Baghdad, Mosul, Ramadi, Tikrit, Kirkuk and program offices in western Anbar and Sinjar.

Job Overview/Summary:

The Government Engagement Specialist (GES) plays a key role in the IRC Iraq s efforts to facilitate principled engagement and strengthen partnership with government. The GES s efforts will promote more responsive, effective and sustainable programs that deliver better outcomes for the people the IRC serves in Iraq. The GES is responsible for strengthening IRC s understanding of the strategies and priorities of the Government of Iraq; relevant government ministries and agencies; and governorate and district administrations. The GES will support engagement and relationship building between the IRC and these stakeholders, and facilitate and guide efforts to build collaborative partnerships. The GES will also contribute to efforts to build collaborative partnerships with Iraqi civil society organizations that complement and integrate with IRC s government partnerships.

Major Responsibilities:

Responsibilities Specific to Role

• Work with the Country Director, Advocacy Advisor, Deputy Director for Programs, Grants and Partnerships Coordinator, and technical coordinators to identify government agencies and local government departments relevant to the IRC s priority outcome areas and programs.
• Identify and analyze the strategies and priorities of those relevant government agencies and local government, and work with technical coordinators to identify shared objectives and priorities.
• Develop engagement strategies for each of the relevant government agencies and local government.
• Facilitate engagement and relationship building between the IRC and the relevant government agencies and local government based on the engagement strategies.
• Support the Advocacy Advisor, technical coordinators and the Grants and Partnerships Coordinator to engage with relevant government agencies and local government to explore opportunities to collaborate to achieve shared objectives.
• Guide technical coordinators in the effective delivery of programs in partnership with relevant government agencies and local government.
• Provide ongoing liaison with relevant government agencies and municipalities during program delivery, soliciting partner feedback and perspectives.
• Identify opportunities for the IRC to support relevant government agencies and local government to achieve their capacity strengthening priorities, and guide efforts to deliver responsive capacity strengthening support.
• Identify opportunities for the IRC to positively influence the strategies and priorities of relevant government agencies and local government, both through the development and implementation of successful program models, as well as through other forms of advocacy, in collaboration with the relevant technical coordinator and the Advocacy Advisor.
• Foster open, two-way communication and feedback between the IRC and relevant government agencies and local government throughout the partnership relationship.
• Identify opportunities and contribute to efforts to build collaborative partnerships with Iraqi civil society organizations that complement and integrate with IRC s government partnerships.

Responsibilities to Participate and Contribute to Relevant IRC Processes

• As a member of Partnership Working Group (PWG), support stakeholder analysis, partner identification, collaborative program design, partnership management and performance review as it relates to the IRC s government partnerships.
• As a component of SAP, support the technical coordinators and Grants and Partnership Coordinator to develop partnership strategies as they relate to government partnerships for each outcome area based on a robust stakeholder analysis.
• Support efforts to explore with relevant government partners potential capacity strengthening support, including system strengthening, trainings and overall organizational development - and identify requisite resources (in collaboration with the Grants and Partnerships Coordinator).
• Participate in Partnership Opening, Review and Closing Meetings, where projects involve partnerships with government.
• Contribute to efforts to ensure that supported government partner projects abide by humanitarian principles and sector principles and standards.

National and Regional Media

• Monitor national and regional media to identify and analyse events and trends that may impact on IRC s country operations.
• To build and maintain relationships with national media outlets and develop a database of media contacts to promote the successful partnerships between IRC and the government.
• Map the national media landscape, identifying the major traditional and digital media outlets and their readerships.
• Draft and publish press releases pertaining to IRC s country activities.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to:Dual reporting to the Advocacy Advisor and Grants and Partnerships Coordinator**
Position directly supervises: **N/A

Other Internal and/or external contacts:the position regularly corresponds and attends meetings with external and internal audiences, thus a strong ability to communicate and maintain positive working relationships is highly desirable for this position.

*Internal:* Technical Coordinators, Grants and Partnerships Department Staff, Finance team, Supply Chain team, Regional Communications

External:Relevant government ministries and agencies; and governorate and district administrations; and other relevant stakeholders, national media

Job Requirements:The requirements should establish a baseline (minimum) for educational background, previous work experience, professional knowledge or certification, specific skills and strengths and any other skill necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

• BA degree or equivalent in International Development or Affairs, Communications, Business or related field; Advanced degree a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience with INGOs or NGOs in the Middle East Region.
• Proven experience in working with and developing constructive working relationships with government in Iraq.
• Strong knowledge of Iraqi government structure; processes; and relevant rules and regulations.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Proven ability to work well in and promote teamwork, thrive in a multi-cultural environment, be flexible and handle pressure with professional grace.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic is required.

Standards of Professional Conduct:

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Gender Equality

IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including maternity leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Attention Returning National Candidates:

IRC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff in our programs. We strongly encourage national or returning national candidates to apply for this position. If you are a national of the country in which this position is based and are currently located outside of your home country and possess over two years of international work experience, IRC has introduced an attractive remuneration package. The package includes competitive compensation, return flight to post, shipping allowance, temporary housing and a relocation allowance. Certain restrictions may apply.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

https://rescue.csod.com/ats/careersite/jobdetails.aspx?site=1&c=rescue&id=3813

Closing date: 2019-02-18

Position Title : Consultant - Donor Reporting and Communication Officer

Duty Station : Baghdad, Iraq

Classification : Consultant, Grade OTHE

Type of Appointment : Special short-term ungraded, Six months

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 18 February 2019

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leadingUN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental andnon-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Support Unit (PSU) Coordinator, and in close coordination with the Head of the Mission Coordination Unit, and Program Managers, IOM Iraq is looking to fill a six-month consultancy position for a Donor Reporting and Communication Officer. Skills in graphic design and relevant graphic design and reporting programs and applications will be highly considered.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate the compilation of donor, project, program or thematic reports in coordination with Program Units; for project development, reporting and donor liaison purposes; this includes developing concise, monthly reports for key donor countries, highlighting IOM Iraq activities across different projects funded by the same donor.

2. Support the preparation of interim and final donor reports through consolidating and analysing data on programme implementation, including indicators.

3. Support fundraising actions by compiling and analysing information on donor policies and priorities and providing it to management; organising and attending donor/partner meetings and field site visits; and providing general administrative, coordination and technical support.

4. Keep accurate and pertinent records of all correspondence, project development and reporting files and administration information.

5. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Tangible and Measurable Outputs of the Work Assignment

1. Create donor, project, program or thematic specific reports for key donor countries, highlighting IOM Iraq activities across different projects funded by the same donor.

2. Create partner/donor profiles and tracking tools for key donor countries; and provide general administrative, coordination and technical support for donor liaison.

3. Support the preparation of interim and final project reports through consolidating and analysing data on programme implementation, including indicators.

4. Keep accurate and pertinent records of all correspondence, reporting files and administration information.

Performance indicators for evaluation of results

Satisfactory completion of tasks indicated in the Terms of Reference (ToR).

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

University degree from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

Knowledge and experience of regional issues an advantage;

Previous experience working with IOM and with UN specialized agencies an advantage;

Ensures application of institutional financial policies and guidelines;

Flexibility, motivation and commitment with the job as well as to work in team.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge in Kurdish and/or Arabic is an advantage.

Desirable Competencies:

Values

Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences;

encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competenciesbehavioural indicators

Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains

complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Other:

The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

No late applications will be accepted.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 18 February 2019 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.

Posting period:

From 05.02.2019 to 18.02.2019

Requisition: CON2019/10- Consultant - Donor Reporting & Communication Officer - Baghdad, Iraq

(55820186) Released

Posting: Posting NC55820199 (55820199) Released

Closing date: 2019-02-18

PICUM is looking for a highly experienced policy professional to lead the creation, implementation and assessment of its advocacy strategy on children, families and youth. The advocacy officer will develop and implement strategies to influence EU policy-makers, as well as relevant member state governments, to uphold their commitments towards every child regardless of status. Working closely with PICUM members active at local and national level, this role will also involve working with a broad range of partners active on children s rights, human rights, migrants rights, health, education and social inclusion.

About PICUM

PICUM works to ensure that nobody should be exposed to exploitation, abuse, discrimination because of their immigration status. We make change happen by increasing awareness about the realities facing undocumented migrants and ensuring accountability for their rights. Founded in 2001 as an initiative of frontline organisations to mobilise support for undocumented migrants, today PICUM leads a network of over 160 civil society organisations in more than 30 countries.

Main Responsibilities

Strategic Advocacy

• Develop, implement and evaluate an advocacy strategy that engages and influences all relevant target audiences;

• Undertake advocacy to ensure concrete improvements in policies and practices by influencing and enlisting the support of policy makers, elected officials, civil servants, intergovernmental and governmental bodies and agencies, funders, strategic partners and other allies;

• Coordinate and implement actions and strategies to maximise PICUM s impact at national, EU and global policy level;

• Liaise and develop joint advocacy and learning with PICUM member organisations;

• Develop joint work with institutional, civil society and other strategic partners, including through participation in relevant networks, alliances and working groups, and co-coordination of the Initiative for Children in Migration;

• Monitor and analyse relevant legal, policy and practice developments, including funding opportunities, within the European Union, Council of Europe, and United Nations institutions, as well as at national level, identifying issues of concern and opportunities to engage for PICUM and its member organisations;

• Influence and enlist the support of decision makers, the media, social movements, funders, and the general public;

• Maintain PICUM s position as a key expert on migrant children s rights at European level;

• Produce high quality written material to successfully target external audiences (policy briefs, articles, written responses to consultation);

• Act as a spokesperson representing PICUM with national, European and international press, with members, and in front of a wide range of stakeholders at external events with different formats, including presenting at conferences, designing and running workshops, as well as in bilateral and multilateral advocacy meetings;

• Networking and alliance building with potential institutional, civil society and other strategic partners, as well as potential members and potential funders;

• Work with youth-led members and members supporting youth groups to support migrant youth work and participation, and bring their voices into PICUM s work;

• Influence the research agenda by engaging with academic and research partners, participating in educational programmes, and responding to requests for information.

Supervision and coordination:

• Schedule and work closely with PICUM staff to ensure timely production of outputs;
• Work closely with PICUM staff to ensure coordination between over-lapping thematic areas of work and joint analysis, and to provide input, advice and support to others as needed, including through participating in weekly staff meetings and strategy sessions;
• Co-recruitment and supervision of PICUM s advocacy trainee;
• Strategise with PICUM staff, Board and members, as appropriate, to develop PICUM s strategic and work planning, including short, medium and long-term objectives, and develop funding proposals;
• Contribute to meeting PICUM s commitments to current funders, by monitoring and reporting on PICUM s activities and achievements;
• Ensure activities and outputs are completed within budget and in accordance with PICUM procedures and contractual obligations, seeking input from Financial Director where necessary;
• Participate in PICUM s governance structures as appropriate, including by providing necessary information, analysis and logistical support to PICUM s Board and General Assembly;
• Work flexibly alongside other members of the PICUM team to take on relevant tasks as appropriate over and above those set above.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience
**
Essential**

• At least five years of experience advocating on human rights at EU, national or global level, including experience with face-to-face advocacy with EU and national level policymakers;
• Experience advocating on child rights and an understanding of how to translate core children s rights principles including the best interests of the child, in the context of migration control to better protect children, youth and their families;
• Expertise on EU policy-making processes and on monitoring and analysing the identifying opportunities for strategic engagement with European Union institutions;
• Experience in working collaboratively with other organisations or institutions to develop common positions;
• Fluency in English, including exceptional English writing skills with the ability to write for a variety of different platforms and audiences;
• High degree of attention to detail and commitment to quality;
• Strong organisational skills, initiative and follow-through, ability to work independently, quickly, accurately and juggle multiple tasks;
• Demonstrated interest and commitment to advancing the human rights of irregular migrants;
• Willingness to relocate to Brussels and undertake occasional work-related travel.

Desirable

• Fluency and strong writing skills in other languages an asset (in particular, PICUM s working languages, French and/or Spanish);
• Strong network of contacts among child rights actors, including civil society networks, EU and UN institutions, member-states.
• Experience in working in a transnational civil society network at European or global level;
• Experience in policy development and formulating policy standpoints for an NGO.

Terms of Appointment

• Full time position (37.5 hours/week) with an unlimited term contract;
• Salary according to the wage scales of the Flemish non-profit sector (PC 329 barema L1), ranging from 3,435 3,974 gross per month, according to relevant work experience;
• Conditions are according to Belgian legislation. Meal vouchers, hospitalisation insurance, and thirteenth month also provided;
• Weekly fresh bio fruit basket for the whole team.
• PICUM is an equal opportunity employer. People from communities that traditionally experience discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity or immigration status; women; people with disabilities; and LGBTQ+ people are especially encouraged to apply.

To Apply

• Please send an application form (download from HERE) in English by Monday 18^thFebruary 20199:00 CET (Central European Time), addressed to Ms. Michele LeVoy, Director, to the email address: recruitment@picum.org

• Please note that only completed application forms will be accepted (not CVs or cover letters), and only by email. We urge all candidates to please read the person specification carefully and ensure they meet the essential criteria before applying. Due to large numbers of applications and our limited capacity, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to undertake a timed written test between 21-27 February 2019.

• Two rounds of interviews will take place at the PICUM Secretariat between the 4-8 March 2019.

Closing date: 2019-02-18

PICUM is looking for a highly experienced advocacy professional to lead the creation, implementation and assessment of its advocacy strategy on reducing the use of immigration detention, ending child detention and improving safeguards during the return process. We have an interest in pragmatic, solutions-based advocacy, focused on achieving real change.

The advocacy officer will develop and implement strategies to influence EU policy-makers, as well as relevant member state governments, to support, develop and implement innovative approaches to reducing and ending immigration detention and to uphold their human rights commitments towards migrants in the return process. Working closely with PICUM members active at local and national level, this role will also involve working with a broad range of partners active on alternatives to detention, migrants and child rights, due process, deprivation of liberty and the harmful impact of enforcement policies.

About PICUM

PICUM works to ensure that nobody should be exposed to exploitation, abuse, discrimination because of their immigration status. We make change happen by increasing awareness about the realities facing undocumented migrants and ensuring accountability for their rights. Founded in 2001 as an initiative of frontline organisations to mobilise support for undocumented migrants, today PICUM leads a network of over 160 civil society organisations in more than 30 countries.

Main Responsibilities

Strategic Advocacy

• Develop, implement and evaluate an advocacy strategy that engages and influences all relevant target audiences;
• Undertake advocacy to ensure concrete improvements in policies and practices by influencing and enlisting the support of policy makers, elected officials, civil servants, intergovernmental and governmental bodies and agencies, funders, strategic partners and other allies;
• Coordinate and implement actions and strategies to maximise PICUM s impact at national, EU and global policy level;
• Liaise and develop joint advocacy and learning with PICUM member organisations;
• Develop joint work with institutional, civil society and other strategic partners, including through participation in relevant networks, alliances and working groups, including the European Network on Alternatives to Detention;
• Monitor and analyse relevant legal, policy and practice developments, including funding opportunities, within the European Union, Council of Europe, and United Nations institutions, as well as at national level, identifying issues of concern and opportunities to engage for PICUM and its member organisations;
• Influence and enlist the support of decision makers, the media, social movements, funders, and the general public;
• Maintain PICUM s position as a key expert on migrant rights in detention and return at European and global level;
• Produce high quality written material to successfully target external audiences (policy briefs, articles, written responses to consultation);
• Act as a spokesperson representing PICUM with national, European and international press, with members, and in front of a wide range of stakeholders at external events with different formats, including presenting at conferences, designing and running workshops, as well as in bilateral and multilateral advocacy meetings;
• Networking and alliance building with potential institutional, civil society and other strategic partners, as well as potential members and potential funders;
• Influence the research agenda by engaging with academic and research partners, participating in educational programmes, and responding to requests for information;

Supervision and coordination:

• Schedule and work closely with PICUM staff to ensure timely production of outputs;
• Work closely with PICUM staff to ensure coordination between over-lapping thematic areas of work and joint analysis, and to provide input, advice and support to others as needed, including through participating in weekly staff meetings and strategy sessions;
• Co-recruitment and supervision of PICUM s advocacy trainee;
• Strategise with PICUM staff, Board and members, as appropriate, to develop PICUM s strategic and work planning, including short, medium and long-term objectives, and develop funding proposals;
• Contribute to meeting PICUM s commitments to current funders, by monitoring and reporting on PICUM s activities and achievements;
• Ensure activities and outputs are completed within budget and in accordance with PICUM procedures and contractual obligations, seeking input from Financial Director where necessary;
• Participate in PICUM s governance structures as appropriate, including by providing necessary information, analysis and logistical support to PICUM s Board and General Assembly;
• Work flexibly alongside other members of the PICUM team to take on relevant tasks as appropriate over and above those set above.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience
**
Essential**

• At least five years of experience working on human rights at EU, national or global level, including experience with face-to-face advocacy with EU and national level policymakers;
• In depth knowledge of EU migration policies and experience of working to translate human rights principles into the context of migration control;
• Experience in monitoring and analysing the policy-making processes and identifying opportunities for strategic engagement with the European Union and United Nations institutions;
• Experience in working collaboratively with other organisations or institutions to develop common positions;
• Fluency in English, including exceptional English writing skills with the ability to write for a variety of different platforms and audiences;
• High degree of attention to detail and commitment to quality;
• Strong organisational skills, initiative and follow-through, ability to work independently, quickly, accurately and juggle multiple tasks;
• Demonstrated interest and commitment to advancing the human rights of irregular migrants;
• Willingness to relocate to Brussels and undertake occasional work-related travel.

Desirable

• Fluency and strong writing skills in other languages an asset (particularly PICUM s working languages, French and/or Spanish);
• Strong network of contacts among civil society networks, EU and UN institutions, member states on migration policy issues.
• Experience in working in a transnational civil society network at European or global level;
• Experience in policy development and formulating policy standpoints for an NGO.

Terms of Appointment

• Full time position (37.5 hours/week) with an unlimited term contract;
• Salary according to the wage scales of the Flemish non-profit sector (PC 329 barema L1), ranging from 3,435 3,974 gross per month, according to relevant work experience;
• Working conditions are according to Belgian legislation. Meal vouchers, hospitalisation insurance, and thirteenth month are also provided;
• Weekly fresh bio fruit basket for the whole team.
• PICUM is an equal opportunity employer. People from communities that traditionally experience discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity or immigration status; women; people with disabilities; and LGBTQ+ people are especially encouraged to apply.

To Apply

• Please send an application form (download HERE) in English by Monday 18^thFebruary 20199:00 CET (Central European Time), addressed to Ms. Michele LeVoy, Director, to the email address: recruitment@picum.org
• Please note that only completed application forms will be accepted (not CVs or cover letters), and only by email. We urge all candidates to please read the person specification carefully and ensure they meet the essential criteria before applying. Due to large numbers of applications, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to undertake a timed written test between 21-27 February 2019.
• Two rounds of interviews will take place at the PICUM Secretariat between the 4-8 March 2019.

Closing date: 2019-02-18

Under the overall supervision of Regional Director (RD) and the direct supervision of the Regional Field Security Officer (RFSO), the incumbent will assist in the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of all technical and security processes related to the IOM security set standards providing the necessary support to IOM personnel and assets in the Regional Office (RO) in Cairo and for Country Offices in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

The incumbent will deliver and assist where required the UN Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environments (SSAFE) project and conduct the UN Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) for IOM and other UN agencies inside and outside Egypt.

In addition, he/she will assist the MENA RFSO to implement all IOM safety and security policies, guidelines, programs related to the required United Nations Security Risk Management (UNSRM) and mandatory compliance under the UNSMS for MENA.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Deliver the United Nations Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environments (UN SSAFE) for IOM and other UN agencies inside and outside Egypt through close coordination with UNDSS and IOM SSU HQ,

2. Conduct the UN Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) training for IOM, the UN personnel locally and at global levels where required in Egypt or elsewhere.

3. Liaise and maintain all required official coordination with the host government National Security and external security stakeholders to facilitate and coordinate all security-related UN training matters for all security clearances to support an effective SSAFE and IFAK program roll-out in Cairo.

4. Coordinate all logistics, procurement and administrative arrangements related to UN SSAFE/IFAK; and coordinate the content of the training curriculum with the UNDSS College and UNDSS New York to ensure quality assurance and courses are delivered at the set UN endorsed SSAFE/IFAK standards.

5. Respond to IOM SSU surge MENA and otherwise where required to support IOM Country Offices on security/safety related issues.

6. Contribute to the MENA SSU Unit in the implementation of all designated safety, security contingency plans, procedures and policies under UNDSS and the IOM Security Management System.

7. Ensure that the security administration protocols for UN travel clearances, TRIP profiles, IOM personnel lists are maintained while ensuring security tasking linked to the Security Risk Management (SRM) are maintained and archived effectively.

8. Ensure RO MENA personnel call list is updated, IOM wardens are managed effectively, internal and external security awareness training are rolled out effectively at least twice a year for IOM Personnel, in line with current United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS), and IOM SSU Policies. (guarding, UHF radio applications, operational capacities are compliant to IOM/UN in Egypt)

9. Contribute to the MENA RO physical security surveys for IOM sites, required mandatory UN SRM recommendations, working closely with the Egypt CO to maintain the RO MENA compliant under the endorsed UNSRM/SMT. (IOM/UN sites in Egypt) through active participation in the development and implementation of all security contingency plans reference MOSS/RSM and IOM/UN business continuity plan (BCP).

10. Monitor and analyze in-country security situations for Egypt, and bordering countries in MENA, ensure relevant information is disseminated on a timely manner to the appropriate management, staff and offices.

11. Maintain the proper registers on all IOM/UN significant security incident reports (SSIRs) on a timely manner, filed and disseminated following set UNSMS prescribed standards, and all SSU security modalities.

12. In the absence of the MENA RSFO maintain the required security continuity for the Regional Office, through recommendations and administration handover protocols endorsed by SSU, network with UNDSS (Security Cell/UN SMT) and external security stakeholders at the appropriate level to support the RO MENA Handover and follow up in the absence of the MENA RSFO.

13. Participate on the UN Egypt security Cell, agency Security Focal Point meetings representing IOM SSU unit for the RO MENA, that can include the participation of INGO/NGOs on any SSU RO MENA security objectives.

14. Coordinate with HR at the RO and CO to ensure the RO SSU has access to updated National and International personnel lists always, supporting the required realistic personnel lists, hard and soft copies.

15. Coordinate all IOM RO MENA programed conferences, workshops, training sessions, VIP missions into Egypt within the UNSMS and current SRM for the UN travel into Egypt through the coordination with UN internal and external HG security stakeholders for designated areas in Egypt.

16. Maintain a hard and soft filing system for the RO Security Unit, updated public shared folders on UN security awareness, SSU standards, through personnel access to all security contingency plans relevant to RO MENA and Egypt UNSMS.

17. Support and assist the MENA RSO in monitoring and tracking IOM personnel, and assets when required through technical, and operational support with emphasizes on the safety of staff inside Egypt.

18. Prepare informal translations of security related documents from Arabic to English and vice versa when required, with emphasis on required monitoring of internal and external open media sources for the analysis on basic trends and patterns for MENA, and to support the RO and CO SSU units.

19. Act as Focal Point for the Security Communication and Analysis Network (SCAAN) project while managing and coordinating all administration including management of IOM Personnel updates, sitreps, and advisories in coordination with the SCAAN unit in Geneva.

20. Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

University degree in Security, Law Enforcement, Military Studies, Social Sciences, International Studies, Communications or a related field from an accredited academic and five years of related and relevant working experience.

Experience

• UN Security management courses UNSCP/UNITP or otherwise experience with the UN Peace-Keeping or Humanitarian security field.

Added advantage with experience in planning, and operational execution of security management systems private sector or otherwise;

Previous experience in dealing with law enforcement agencies; and,

Experience in the North Africa and Middle East security context to network effectively as a regional LSA.

Languages

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

Required Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competenciesbehavioural indicators level 2

Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

Fosters a sense of team spirit by developing a shared understanding, accountability and enthusiasm for the team s work.

Displays a high level of cultural awareness, sensitivity to different ways of working and leverages individual strengths in order to build a better team.

Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

Produces high-quality results and workable solutions that meet clients needs.

Anticipates constraints, identifies solutions and takes responsibility for addressing critical situations.

Monitors own and others work in a systematic and effective way, ensuring required resources and outputs.

Aligns projects with Organization s mission and objectives and demonstrates a good understanding of the impact of team s and own work on external and internal counterparts.

Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

Disseminates and shares knowledge openly and actively contributes to knowledge/network communities for topics relevant to area of expertise.

Encourages knowledge-sharing across units/departments and ensures that knowledge is captured, recorded and disseminated appropriately.

Builds networks for the effective communication and exchange of knowledge and ideas and puts others into contact with various sources of knowledge.

Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

Proactively seeks responsibility in delivering towards the goals of the Organization.

Plans and organizes work with a clear and deliberate focus, ensuring commitments are easily identified and progress is widely communicated.

Stands by the actions of team or department, publicly accepting ownership.

Takes responsibility of own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.

Seeks to share information with others, with due respect for diversity and the confidentiality of specific sensitive information.

Listens and seeks to understand without bias, and responds appropriately.

Shares information and keeps others up to date; actively seeks others' views and ideas and respects their contribution.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications by sending an email to HRD MENA HRDCairo@iom.intby February 18, 2019 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

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.

Closing date: 2019-02-18

Position title:Scientific support officer at the World Animal Health Information and Analysis Department

Salary:Base salary at 2 200 net/month, commensurate according to experience

• Benefits (salary exempt of French income tax, annual quality bonus)

Duration:Nine (9) months

Context

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) is the intergovernmental organisation responsible for improving animal health worldwide. The standards it develops for the trade of live animals and products of animal origin are recognised by the World Trade Organization as reference international sanitary rules (http://www.oie.int/en/).

The OIE, previously known as the Office international des pizooties , was created on 25 January 1924. Its headquarters are based in Paris. It comprises 182 Member Countries and is present on all continents through 12 Representations or Bureaus in total. The OIE maintains permanent relations with over 70 international and regional organisations and has 12 regional offices around the globe.

In its leading role to improve animal health and welfare worldwide, one of the OIE s key missions is to ensure transparency in the global animal disease situation. Access to high quality data is the cornerstone of the effective control of transboundary animal diseases, including zoonoses; this access ensures the early and appropriate response after detection of emerging diseases, contributes to protecting public health and global livelihoods, and plays a significant role in facilitating safe trade. The OIE s World Animal Health Information System (WAHIS), developed and launched in 2005, is the global tool to achieve these objectives. WAHIS enables the collection and the dissemination of data on animal diseases of epidemiological significance in both domestic species and wildlife and is vital for the global dissemination of information on animal disease events, including zoonotic pathogens. This reporting mechanism is based on the OIE s international standards and is representative of the global consensus and shared vision to collectively tackle animal diseases and their negative impacts.

Positioning and reporting

Under the authority of the Deputy Director General in charge of Science and Standards, under the direct supervision of the Head of the World Animal Health Information and Analysis Department, and in close collaboration with her Deputy.

Job purpose

The Scientific support officer will participate in the collection, verification and dissemination of animal health information provided by Member and non-member countries to the OIE through its online data collection system, the World Animal Health Information System (WAHIS).

Missions and activities

1) Following the notification process of designated countries or territories.

• Applying a standard verification process on six-monthly, annual and wild annual reports;

• Interacting with countries nominated representatives on issues related to notification, including providing them with support in order to facilitate disease notification;

• Participating in trainings of countries representatives on WAHIS;

• Following-up with countries to encourage them to provide regular and timely animal health reports in line with their obligations.

2) Participating in the Early Warning System of WAHIS.

• Applying a standard verification process on immediate notifications, follow-up reports and final reports;

• Proposing relevant tools to facilitate the standard verification process and follow-up processes;

• Reviewing formats of working databases, developing automated tools within these databases to facilitate the verification and follow-up processes;

• Developing and establishing monitoring and evaluation indicators of the verification and follow-up processes.

Qualifications and Experience

Required qualifications

Graduate degree (Bachelor s a minimum) in biology related disciplines (i.e. biologist, pharmaceutics, animal science, health sciences, veterinarian );

At least 3 years of working experience in scientific related fields: data processing, data analysis, data collection;

Proven experience working with databases;

Work experience with Veterinary Services, animal or human health institutions, research institutions will be considered an asset.

Requirements:

Technical skills

Ability to work in English at a high level including excellent oral and written communication skills;

Good computer skills in a Microsoft environment, especially in geographical information systems (e.g. QGis), database management systems (e.g. Microsoft Access), statistical software (e.g. R) will be considered as an asset.

Additional competencies

Good working knowledge of French is an asset.

Behavioural skills:

Proactivity;

Keen sense of observation, attention to detail and accuracy;

Ability to work under pressure, and to efficiently prioritize work across multiple parallel tasks;

Ability to establish and maintain good working relations in a multinational and multicultural environment;

Good communication skills and team working abilities;

Excellent organisation skills and ability to meet specific deadlines.

Working conditions

The post is a full-time position based at the OIE Headquarters in Paris. It requires long hours in a seated position at a computer.

General information

The OIE places high value on a multicultural and positive work environment. The OIE is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications of all qualified candidates, irrespective of their ethnic origin, gender, opinions or beliefs.

This is a full-time position as an international civil servant based at the OIE Headquarters in Paris (France) that is available immediately.

If you are interested in the position, please complete your application online by clicking on the following link: https://goo.gl/ZSnGjMby 18 February 2019 at noon (Paris local time) at the latest.

Should you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at hr.dept@oie.int.

Closing date: 2019-02-18

Job Title:Finance Intern

Location:Nairobi, Kenya

Reporting to:Finance Manager

Key Relationships:Finance Officer and Senior Finance Officer

Job Purpose:

To support the Finance team in ensuring the efficient and transparent management of finances in line with recognised accounting/auditing standards and Feed the Children Finance procedures.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain a proper and orderly filing system.

• Assist in maintaining accounting records using Feed the children accounting software

• Manage payments and receipts, and accountability from programme staff and liquidations from field visits as per Feed the Children policy and procedures.

• Assist in preparing the necessary documentation required for payments as stipulated in FEED policies.

• Assist preparing monthly statutory payments and ensure they are submitted timely.

• Assist during audits (internal or external) ensuring that audit sample file is updated with sample documents and that all are approved for the audit and returned back after use in a systematic manner.

• Assist the Finance team in managing field offices Finance needs for a sound financial management practice.

• Update tracking sheet platform or document book in Finance ensuring that all documents that come to finance are recorded with correct details on dates, person delivering or receiving the same.

• Scanning monthly documents and uploading onto SharePoint once finance reports are done.

• Relieve Finance Assistant while off duty and also work with them as directed by the Finance Manager.

• Perform finance errands to enable smooth running of finance and user departments

• And any other duty as assigned by management.

If you meet the above requirements please send your application and detailed CV with three referees to HR-Kenya@feedthechildren.orgnot later than 18^th February 2019.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Feed the Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Closing date: 2019-02-18

Job Title:Finance Assistant

Location:Nairobi

Line Manager:Finance Manager

Key Relationship Personnel: Senior Finance Officer, Finance Officer, Facility Manager

Job Purpose:

We are seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join our Finance team to ensure the smooth and efficient management of the financial systems. The post-holder will support the finance team and others in operating a strong financial control environment including maintaining comprehensive and accurate financial records and other book-keeping and banking tasks. The post requires working closely with programme teams HR and Admin.

Roles and responsibilities

Donor relationship and Grants at Residential Facility

To be custodian of all cash received from well-wishers and donors at the residential Facility

Generate receipts for the donations received for both Cash and cheques or direct transfers.

Liaise with the stores on donations received in kind and capture the information in the accounting software with clear donor details and intended donor use if applicable.

Bank donations received intact as per donor with donor names in the deposit slips and forward the information to Head office Gigiri.

Processing of Payments as per Feed the Children policies and standard operating procedures

Check and verify all documents or request for payment and ensure all support documents are attached to payment request.

Raise disbursement Payment vouchers ensuring that the numbers agree to the payment request, the payment request has been approved and that a budget code is attached to the payment request.

Compute and show VAT withholding where applicable as well as Income tax withholding and show them on a separate line in the disbursement form.

Forward the disbursement payment forms to the finance manager for approval and subsequent disbursement of funds or payments.

Dispatch payments to recipients. If cheques, then make photocopies for future references.

Capture payment in the accounting software on accrual basis and archive documents as per filing system after cancelling them with paid dated stamp.

Petty Cash management and Payments

Be the Custodian of Petty Cash Float at Residential Facility and manage the fund as per authority matrix and FEED policies on finance.

Prepare Petty Cash Vouchers/Payments and disburse funds once approved.

Prepare Petty Cash Monthly Analysis showing clearly opening float, refill for the month and detailed expenditures analysis with a closing balance of float. The same should be approved by the finance manager.

Petty cash refill request

Petty cash control account reconciliation

Manage and process Inventory Ledger

Capture all inventory items in the accounting software as received as well as issued from stocks to various departments to recognize utilization per department or section.

Generating inventory consumption reports per department and forward to Finance officer to capture in main FEED ledger.

Carry out Inventory physical counts and reconciliations reporting any abnormalities on quarterly basis

Perform Inventory ledger reconciliations ensuring departments are truly allocated, stock balances are true and that donations in kind are correctly recorded.

General Ledger Postings into FEED accounting Software

Working under the guidance of the Finance Officer to review documents ensuring accuracy and completeness before posting into QB: Vendors bills, Bank payments and Petty cash payments

Other duties as may be assigned but not limited to

Vendors Reconciliations

Staff pay-slips dispatch to HR and Admin

Scanning documents for HQ monthly reporting

Filing Finance Department documents

Any other finance office duties that may be assigned.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Business studies or Management with specialisation in Finance or Accounting.
• Graduate or part-qualified member of a recognised accounting body ACCA or CPA Part two
• Sound knowledge of accounting procedures and principles.
• Should be a person with high integrity and professionalism

Experience

• At least 1-year experience working in finance in an NGOs or INGOs setting
• Experience of using accounting software especially QuickBooks

Skills

• Excellent Computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills with Fluency in English ( both written and spoken)
• A positive problem-solving approach
• Good inter-personal and team-working skills
• A willingness to promote the work of Feed the Children and d collaborative work with others
• A commitment to working in a non-partisan manner
• A commitment to learning and being open to new ideas and approaches

If you meet the requirements above please send your application letter and detailed CV to

HR-Kenya@feedthechildren.orgnot later than 18^thFebruary 2019.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Feed the Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Closing date: 2019-03-17

Overview

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries, while strengthening the capabilities of governments and the private sector in those countries to create and sustain high-quality health systems that can succeed without our assistance. For more information, please visit: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org

CHAI started supporting Cameroon s Ministry of Public Health in 2007 to scale up pediatric and adult second-line anti-retroviral therapy, through donation of lifesaving ARVs and diagnostics; as well as technical assistance for improving the quality of ART and laboratory systems to support HIV care and treatment. In recent years, CHAI has expanded its support to the Ministry of Public Health to other areas including malaria diagnosis and treatment for severe malaria, improving access to family planning, point of care diagnostics for HIV, mobile health technology (mhealth), and technical support for the Ministry of Health s drive to sustainably fund health. In recent years CHAI has substantially expanded its support into vaccines with a strong focus on supporting new vaccine introductions and improving vaccine delivery systems. This post will support the EPI program to expand and rehabilitate it cold chain system over the next few years.

CHAI is looking for a highly qualified and very experienced and dynamic candidate. This is a challenging post which will prove rewarding for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

1. Lead in supporting the MOH to Improve the efficiency and performance of vaccine cold chain in Cameroon
2. Support the EPI in the implementation of the CCEOP platform
3. Support the updating of the recently conducted Cold Chain Inventory (CCI) and facilitate its use for decision-making
4. Support identification of optimal new equipment, following full options appraisal including new technologies
5. Support the development of a robust maintenance system for cold chain equipment.
6. Lead in development of innovative approaches and tools as well as documentation and dissemination of best practices on vaccine cold chain improvement
7. Support the implementation of robust temperature management systems at all levels of the health system
8. Support the elimination of exposure to temperature excursions during transport
9. Provide technical support for development of new state of the art central cold chain facilities
10. Support the Program Manager to identify and define CHAI's overall strategy within the program area, develop clear operational plans for execution, and continually identify opportunities for CHAI to add value and maximize impact
11. Collaborate with government to ensure skills transfer and government ownership, identify the most critical hurdles to scale-up, and develop innovative strategies to address them
12. Liaise closely with technical partners in government to monitor and evaluate interventions against objectives and targets, bringing in technical expertise when needed to ensure rapid implementation
13. Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders in government, international partners, donors and NGOs, and ensure maximum coordination of resources and effort for successful implementation and scale-up
14. Support the Program Manager to develop and manage work plans, budgets, schedules and logistics plans for key activities

15. Perform other tasks as necessary**Qualifications**

16. Significant verifiable experience in cold chain logistics for immunization programs

17. Significant technical expertise in vaccines and experience in supporting immunization programs in developing countries

18. Demonstated ability to support governements in developing countries

19. Proven ability to work collaboratively with partner organizations

20. Demonstrated strong analytical, leadership, and problem solving skills

21. At least three years of work experience in a field requiring both advanced analytics and exceptional presentation skills

22. Experience in a healthcare; preferably in vaccines or related field

23. Strong quantitative and problem solving skills; including proficiency at advanced Microsoft Excel

24. Experience in the planning and execution of large scale projects; including budgeting and activity planning

25. Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders

26. Experience structuring and leading evidence based decision making processes

27. Proven track record working in challenging multi-stakeholder environments

28. Exceptional writing skills for various audiences in English and French

29. A structured and assured oral communication style in English and French

30. Ability to work independently and effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

31. Proven ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders and drive immediate results

32. Excellent oral and written communication skills

33. High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet applications

Experience:

• Masters Degree in a scientific or health related discipline or equivalent plus 4 years work experience and Bachelor's degree

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