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Closing date: 2017-05-31

At CARE, we seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live with dignity and security.

This has been our vision since 1945, when we were founded to send lifesaving CARE Packages to survivors of World War II. Today, CARE is a global leader in the movement to eradicate poverty. In 2015, CARE worked in 95 countries and reached 65 million people with an incredible range of life-saving programs. We also put women and girls at the center of our work because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We seek dynamic, innovative thinkers to further our mission. If you shareour core beliefs: poverty is an injustice; poverty is solvable; and together, we have the power to end it, join us.

At CARE, we define innovations as the programs, products and processes that transform how power operate in our world. As a 71 year old mission-driven organization, we have innovated a great deal in our history. Today, however, in a rapidly changing world, we are prioritizing innovation as a central pillar to our program strategy. We believe we need all hands in the fight to achieve social justice, defeat poverty and save lives -- and we need to make accessible the most cutting edge approaches, resources and partnerships to our staff around the world to achieve our mission.

This position will lead the incubation of internal CARE teams to create the pathways to make innovation easier for all our staff worldwide. Working across our 90+ country presences and in partnership with global leadership, this position will do both high-level strategy and roll-up-your-sleeves problem solving. Within an interdisciplinary innovation team, and working across geographies and departments, this position will be able to see high level trends in the field of social change and then coach and quarterback resources to Country Office teams to bring our innovations to life.

Responsibilities

• Innovation Strategy
• Coaching and Facilitation
• Learning, thought leadership and communications
• Forecasting & Special Projects

Education

• Bachelors Degree (Required)
• Masters degree in business, innovation strategy, international affairs and/or public policy (Desired)
• Deep familiarity with current innovation pedagogues such as human-centered design, lean business canvas, etc.(Desired)

Required Experience/Technical Skills

• Experience starting at least 2 new initiatives (country offices, new locations) in new geographies that required the creative adaptation of models to ensure a mission and results-driven program
• Learning agility: experience quickly learning a new context and culture and ability to iteratively synthesize learnings into actionable-strategy
• 5+ years experience facilitating and advising as an outsider and demonstrated ability to influence decisions and directions of client/partner

Desired Experience/Skills

• Fluency in Spanish, French or Arabic desired.
• Experience working with start-ups and learning from new and more agile entities.
• Experience leading organizational design and/or culture change.

https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws=1&rid=3575

Closing date: 2017-05-31

At CARE, we seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live with dignity and security.

This has been our vision since 1945, when we were founded to send lifesaving CARE Packages to survivors of World War II. Today, CARE is a global leader in the movement to eradicate poverty. In 2015, CARE worked in 95 countries and reached 65 million people with an incredible range of life-saving programs. We also put women and girls at the center of our work because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We seek dynamic, innovative thinkers to further our mission. If you share our core beliefs: poverty is an injustice; poverty is solvable; and together, we have the power to end it, join us.

CARE is seeking an Internal Communications Coordinator to support critical communication functions and engage the organization s internal audiences.

The person in this role will be asked to coordinate a range of Internal Communications activities, interfacing with internal clients, campaign and event planning and coordination; H/she will participate in message development, design and execution, as well as platform training, moderation, governance, growth, maintenance and analytics working closely with IT.

The Internal Communications Coordinator will seek to increase employee awareness, understanding, and engagement while inspiring multi-directional communication across multiple channels and supporting change management initiatives. H/she will also provide occasional support to the CEO, conduct administrative work and intern coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Community Manager and primary point person for The Village and Workplace, working with formal and informal networks of key contacts
• Content Development, translation coordination and occasional design responsibilities
• Responsible for event planning and coordination
• Additional duties as assigned by manager and CEO

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing/Advertising, Law, behavioral field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Three years of previous professional experience in a similar position, demonstrating critical thinking and event planning skills
• Use of various design tools and media platforms
• Advanced editing and persuasive writing skills

https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws=1&rid=3623

Closing date: 2017-05-31

We are Searchers.

We are over 600 strong worldwide. We believe in our mission to end violent conflict.

It s our purpose - our call to action.

A Searcherunderstands our vision of a world where:
Differences stimulate social progress, rather than precipitate violence.
Respect for, and cooperation with, those with whom we disagree is considered the norm.

A Searcheris a dedicated, enthusiastic, and passionate individual, committed to our values.

Shared Humanity. Empathy. Impartiality. Inclusivity. Courage. Hope. Humility. Audacity.

With headquarters in Washington, DC, USA, and Brussels, Belgium, we implement projects from 55 offices in 34 countries, including in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. You will be joining other highly motivated Searchers with a good team spirit, commitment, and dedication, and have opportunities to grow.

Search in BrusselsSearch for Common Ground s Brussels headquarters is a strategic and effective presence for the organization, the primary purpose of which is to help advance Search s organizational priorities by engaging with, influencing, and fundraising from, the European Union (EU) and European bilateral governments, which together, compose Search s largest funding base.

Global Affairs and Partnerships (GAP) &European Affairs and Partnerships (EAP)Search s Global Affairs and Partnerships team, and our European Affairs and Partnership team, are dynamic teams, combining our field-based expertise with policy and fundraising expertise. Our EAP s core purpose is to raise and develop Search as a thought-leader in Europe and drive transformational change in the peacebuilding sector, driving more resources towards our field in general, and Search in particular.

We are searching for

As part of both our Global Affairs and Partnerships team, and our Brussels HQ, the European Affairs and Partnerships Senior Manager aims to advance the organizational mission with key European Union donors and policy-makers. By providing expert advice on EU funding and policy, and by engaging in strategic venues over time, the EAP Senior Manager will ensure ongoing, healthy relations between Search and the EU, and build Search s profile with the EU.
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Your contribution**Relationship-building & policy work - external**

• Help identify and execute Search s strategy with the EU
• Represent Search with EU institutions, including within different civil society networks such as the European Peacebuilding Liaison Office (EPLO), Human Rights and Democracy Network (HRDN), European Network of Associations in Central Africa (ENACA)
• Lead organizational policy & advocacy engagement with EU
• Lead organizational fundraising priority engagement with EU
• Lead on EU-level visibility events

Internal capacity building and support - internal

• Maintain oversight for all Search EU awards
• Provide expert advice on EU policy and fundraising to Search s regional, country and thematic teams
• Send relevant funding opportunities to the field and send EU updates, based on on-the-pulse knowledge relating to key developments
• Lead organizer for Search Staff visits to Brussels
• Lead on development of global EU proposals
• As needed, assist in review of other EU and European bilateral proposals, and in coaching of other Brussels-based staff
• Coordinate writing of Brussels Quarterly Management Report

Post reports to Executive Vice President, with a dotted line to Director, Global Affairs & Partnerships. Some international travel.

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.
You are You meet these qualifications

• Master s Degree in relevant field
• Minimum 7 years experience working in conflict transformation/international development, in Europe and internationally
• Solid track record of effective engagement with European Union donors
• Experience with European Union policy & advocacy
• Experience with European Union funding mechanisms, and grants management
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with a diverse team with attention to mentorship and professional development of staff
• Excellent written and oral French & English. Other EU languages appreciated
• Authorized to work in Belgium
• Available for international travels, no more than 10% time.

Sound good? To apply, interested candidates should send a cover letterand current resumeto our employment website here. Include the following in your cover letter

• minimum salary requirements (or current salary)
• projected start date,
• where you found this posting.

We are looking to fill this position with the right candidate. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Please see our web site www.sfcg.orgfor full details of our work.

Closing date: 2017-05-31

The Finance Director is responsible for the financial management of PCI in Tanzania. This position is responsible for the direct supervision of the National Accountant(s).

The Finance Director, in close coordination with PCI departments, ensures that internal control procedures are followed and PCI, US government and other donors requirements for financial management, compliance, and accounting, budget planning, monitoring and reporting are fully met in a timely manner*.*

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Budget Planning, Monitoring and Reporting:

• Understand PCI s business model to minimize co-funding and meet annual financial performance goals
• Develop budgets annually for existing projects and in response to opportunities for new projects
• Monitor PCI program budgets to ensure that spending occurs as planned and that variances are anticipated, noted and corrected. Ensure that key program personnel are aware of their budgetary resources and are able themselves to monitor their budgets;
• Prepare monthly variance analysis reports for each budget including accruals and initiate review with individual program managers;
• Prepare any budget revisions and projections for PCI programs and respond to any questions;
• Prepare financial information requested such as pipelines and accruals;
• Prepare monthly financial reports, budgets, forecast and reports on variances for the PCI s international office
• Review payroll for accuracy of payroll register, salary computations, allocations to different programs and Journal entries posted in Accounting software
• Ensure compliance with all statutory issues for IO and PCI-Liberia local government authorities

Cash Management:

• Review and approve the preparation of monthly funding requirements and ensure that all programs receive the funds approved for their use in a timely manner;
• Monitor bank balances to ensure that reserves are adequate to meet current needs; and
• Supervise the preparation of all payments to ensure complete documentation is provided and properly filed.

Internal Controls, Policy and Compliance

• Lead the development of new policies and procedures concerning internal controls and operating efficiency;
• Monitor existing compliance procedures and initiate potential improvements
• Perform periodic internal control reviews to assure compliance with organizational policy and appropriate segregation of duties.
• Assess financial, compliance and other relevant risks and establish risk mitigation processes
• Maintain and perform regular general ledger analysis; and
• Ensure compliance with PCI approval matrix
• Ensure compliance with PCI accounting, procurement and Sub-award manual
• Ensure proper asset management

Project Close Out:

• Ensure that close out forecasts are made beginning six months ahead of project end date and that spending during those six months is closely monitored; and
• Follow PCI s project closeout procedures and ensure that there is complete compliance with all USG and other donor required close-out regulations.

Other:

• Participate in PCI s innovation efforts and in teams on innovation initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Position Parameters/Special Responsibilities Required:

• The position will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania but will require frequent travel to the field offices.

• Ability to travel in-country and internationally up to 30% of time. Required Experience

• Bachelor s degree in a related field or the equivalent. Eight or more years in accounting and financial management with experience in non-profit accounting required;

• Grant management experience and knowledge of US government grant-making rules and regulations is required;

• Experience in managing multi-year food security program is required;

• Experience with and commitment to working in a diverse workforce;

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with local and/or international non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, and other grassroots organizations;

• Demonstrated management skills in a multi-cultural context. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and ability to work with people of varied backgrounds.

• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple and time sensitive deadlines;

• Highly proficient in using general ledger, Word, Excel, e-mail and web browser software

• Demonstrated ability to utilize new software applications effectively;

• Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills;

• Experience working outside Tanzania in International non-profit organizations is preferred.

• A passion for the mission and values of PCI Job Location Dar es Salaam, , Tanzania

https://pciglobal-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&id=23&job...

Closing date: 2017-05-31

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Freedom Housepromotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, effective advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net,and Nations in Transit.With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Intern will provide logistical, research, and administrative support to the Latin America programs. She/he will have the opportunity to gain experience in program administration and development, and writing on topics pertaining to human rights issues in the region. The position is based in Washington, DC and the intern will report to the Director for Latin America programs.

Intern positions are temporary, generally lasting a full semester.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university during the semester of the internship
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish, both verbally and in writing
• Interest in human rights and democracy-related issues in Latin America
• Excellent Internet research and writing skills
• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times

SOME DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and report on key events in Latin America, and prepare summaries of issues including elections, status of relevant legislation, and other topics as needed
• Assist in the creation of press releases, media alerts, and website content
• Prepare briefs and literature reviews to be used for proposal narratives
• Assist in the preparation of public events and private meetings
• Attend local events on relevant issues and provide readout to team members
• Other related duties as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job. Freedom House may add, change, or remove essential and other duties at any time.

Qualified and Interested Applicants:

We invite qualified candidates to completean online application and submit a resume and cover letter.

https://chj.tbe.taleo.net/chj04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=FREEHOUS&cws=39&rid=430

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. without any restrictionsneedapply.

EOE M/F/D/V

Closing date: 2017-05-31

Context:In The Kurdistan Regional Government, based in Erbil / Mosul

With the Iraqi operation to recapture the city of Mosul under way, Action Against Hunger has deployed its emergency team to Erbil and has finalized its response strategy amid concerns about operating in such a fluid context.

Action Against Hunger is mobilizing teams from its two bases in Dohuk and Erbil and stands ready to deliver emergency supplies such as food, water and sanitation equipment. The organization is recruiting 170 new staff, who will be dedicated to the emergency. Action Against Hunger plans to provide assistance to 90,000 people fleeing Mosul in addition to its ongoing humanitarian activities.

Length of contract: starting as soon as possible till end of December 2017

The position:** The Log Admin will be responsible for ensuring the necessary support to the programs in terms of HR, Log and Admin. He /She will support the Field Coordinator to ensure the safety and security of all ACF staff, locations, and assets. As determined by the Field Co, the Log Admin may need to represent ACF and its Mandate and activities to external

interlocutors and participate in humanitarian and governmental fora as appropriate. The Log Admin will ensure that the ACF Mandate, Charter and Code of Conduct in their entirety are applied to all ACF staff and operations in covered areas, as well as operational and internal policies and regulations.

More precisely, objectives are:

• Overall Management of the Support to Programs

• Ensure proper base Administration & Finance

• Ensure proper Human Resources management

• Ensure proper base Logistics

• Give appropriate line management and support to the Support staff

• Assist the Field co to insure safety/security of ACF personnel and assets

The applicant:

You old a Bachelor degree in accounting, business administration or related field, you have experience at same position with an INGO (knowledge of ACF procedures is a +), experience in remote management is an asset.

You are looking to work in a versatile context, in semi remote management for the time being.

You are recognized for your ability to prioritize, your organization and flexibility. You are able to switch topic quickly and to deal with the contradictions of the Log Admin position. You are pragmatic, able to adapt to programs constraints while respecting ACF rules and regulations.

As a manager, you have developed strong training and capacity-building skills. You are recognized for your communication and organizational skills.

Fluent English is compulsory. Arabic / kurdish are a plus.

Status:

Salaried - Gross monthly salary ranging from 1600 to 1975

A SPECIFIC ALLOWANCE IS GRANTED FOR THIS POSITION in addition to the gross monthly salary

Food and hygiene expenses, per diem, transportation costs, collective accommodation and medical insurance 25 days of annual paid leaves and 20 days of rest and recuperation (R&R) per year

To apply, please visit our website:

http://recrutement.actioncontrelafaim.org/positions/view/2629/A-Logistics-Finance-and-HR-Manager/

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Closing date: 2017-05-31

The purpose of the Kenya Strategic Information at the County Level Program is to support ongoing activities by the national and county governments and other development partners to strengthen outcome measurements, learning, and accountability (MLA) systems in order to provide quality data and synthesized information for planning, implementation, policy development, and decision making. This activity will focus its support in yet to be defined counties with the project office based in one of the focal counties. It is envisioned that the project will address two sub-purposes:

1 Increased leadership and management capacity of county governments for effective outcome MLA systems. 2 Increased availability, analysis, and use of quality data

Position Summary The Chief of Party (COP) will lead the Palladium team to achieve all program objectives. S/He will provide overall technical and strategic direction, leadership, and management oversight to the project team. The COP will be the principle point of contact for the USAID Agreement Officer's Representative (AOR) and will have the authority to make decisions on behalf of Palladium and will have primary accountability for project requirements. S/He will coordinate and liaise with other stakeholders, including government agencies, other donor-funded projects, implementing partners, and USAID. The COP will work with the Deputy COP-Technical and other senior technical team members to lead the development and implementation of the project work plan. S/He will provide additional quality assurance and help ensure the timeliness of deliverables. S/He will work with the Finance and Administration Manager to oversee budgeting and the financial operations of the project, ensuring compliance with contractual, Palladium, USAID, and Kenyan requirements. The COP will also provide guidance and support on technical activities undertaken by the project related to informatics, data, M&E, and capacity building. The COP will coordinate on a routine basis with the Palladium home office and project partners.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of and leads the senior leadership team. As such, provides senior leadership, management oversight, and coordination on all matters project-wide.
• Provides subject matter expertise/technical assistance to the program, technical staff, and administrators.
• Provides analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, consider, and resolve issues or problems.
• Uses various quantitative and qualitative techniques to perform contract tasks.
• Leads and/or reviews and monitors programmatic functions, i.e. development of work plans and budgets and quarterly/annual reports.
• Ensures quality of services and compliance, per project requirements.
• Provides functional guidance to outside vendors to ensure deliverables are met within timelines and budgets, as needed.
• Participates in and/or prepares necessary project-related reports, including presentations and white papers.
• Organizes and supports, as needed, project trainings, conferences, workshops, and meetings.
• Participates, and represents the organization as needed, in outside associations, conferences, and symposia.
• Leads and assists in research, data collection, policy formulation, training, and capacity building efforts in support of contract/agreement activities and deliverables.
• Supervises the project leadership team and provides guidance to lower level staff members.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in public health program management, health governance, health information systems strengthening, monitoring and evaluation, health informatics, or other field related to international health programs are required.
• Demonstrated success in collaboration and coordination across partners, sectors, and with home office.
• Demonstrated problem solving, analytic, financial, and evaluative skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing HIS projects or programs.
• Attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities, often within a required timeframe.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor and conduct, especially during interactions with the client and its constituents.
• Ability to anticipate, respond, and adapt quickly to changing requirements and competing demands.
• Ability to take initiative and/or respond independently to situations.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Swahili required.
• Experience working with USAID and/or USAID partners is required.

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved - and is committed to continuing to improve - economies, societies and most importantly, people's lives.

Palladium is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=amFuZXQuZ3JhYmVyLjc0NzQyLjM4MzBAcGFsbGFkaXVtLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ

Closing date: 2017-05-31

Director of Finance and Administration, Equitable Access to Education in Southern Senegal

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting applicants for the position of Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) for an anticipated USAID Equitable Access to Education in Southern Senegal. The project will aim to promote increased equitable access to education to girls and boys aged 9-16 living in crisis-affected Casamance regions (Ziguinchor, S dhiou, Kolda) and K dougou region. Specifically, this activity seeks to:

• Offer complementary education services that provide basic education that is responsive to communities needs,
• Ensure that formal basic education is responsive to communities needs,
• Increase transition from primary to middle school, and
• Support efforts that enable families and caregivers to enroll out-of-school children in responsive education services

The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

General:Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.

Salary:The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.

Applications:Qualified Senegalese nationals and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Winrock would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted. EEOE/AA.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title:Director Finance & Administration (DFA), Equitable Access to Education in Southern Senegal (EAESS)

Location:Senegal

Department:Civil Society & Education

Reports to:Chief of Party, EAESS

Position Summary:

The Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) will be responsible for overseeing all financial accounting and general office services for a high-quality, results-oriented program to increase equitable access to education to girls and boys aged 9-16 living in crisis-affected Casamance regions (Ziguinchor, S dhiou, Kolda) and K dougou region.

The position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

Essential Responsibilities:

The DFA will be responsible for maintaining Winrock s financial integrity, preparing all financial reports efficiently and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), local government regulations, Winrock policies and procedures, and donor requirements throughout the life of the project.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the accounting, finance and administration components of the program in Senegal, including the various petty cash funds and field office finance, accounting and administrative activities
• Ensure consistency with Winrock standard operating procedures, policies and accounting principles.
• Develop procedures for monitoring and analyzing project budgets, which allow accurate projection of expenditures and comparisons of actual and budgeted spending.
• Coordinate monthly requests for funds, based on budget and cash flow projections, to ensure the project has all necessary funds for operations;
• Coordinate and oversee program tendering and procurement activities in country;
• Ensure financial reporting is in accordance with USAID contractual requirements;
• Advise project staff on financial health through the provision of regular and timely financial expenditure reports;
• Review and approve all vouchers prepared by the finance officer (disbursement, receipt and general journal vouchers) for expenditures and ensures that expenses are reasonable, allowable and allocable to the project;
• Review and approve field office fund request;
• Oversee payroll procedures for national staff, administer payroll, and monitor employee time keeping
• Develop and implement office administrative and personnel systems;
• Maintain financial controls and procedures for the management of funds and sub awards/contracts.
• Produce budget projections and reports for submission to USAID;
• Liaise with the COP to ensure the project needs are being met in terms of accounting, contracts, human resources, IT, and operations;
• Supervise project staff and consultants working on finance and administrative for the project;
• Monitor partner s management of funds and cross check source documents;
• Oversee sub-grants and associated financial oversight;
• Maintain financial files and support annual audits.

Qualifications & Background:

Education:

• Master s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years progressive financial management and grants management experience on international development projects.
• At least 4 years experience with financial management of a USG-funded contract or cooperative agreement.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of USG rules and regulations, particularly code of federal regulations 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 2900.
• Proven experience managing the finances of large ($20M) projects
• Demonstrated ability to implement a financial system for development projects.

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skill in English and French is required;
• Strong analytical and computer skills, especially with accounting software, spreadsheets and financial analysis;
• Ability to maintain the highest ethical standards at all times.
• Willingness to travel frequently.

https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=1568877

Closing date: 2017-05-31

Monitoring & Evaluation Director, Equitable Access to Education in Southern Senegal

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting applicants for the position of M&E Director for an anticipated USAID Equitable Access to Education in Southern Senegal project. The project will aim to promote increased equitable access to education to girls and boys aged 9-16 living in crisis-affected Casamance regions (Ziguinchor, S dhiou, Kolda) and K dougou region. Specifically, this activity seeks to:

• Offer complementary education services that provide basic education that is responsive to communities needs,
• Ensure that formal basic education is responsive to communities needs,
• Increase transition from primary to middle school, and
• Support efforts that enable families and caregivers to enroll out-of-school children in responsive education services

The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

General:Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.

Salary:The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.

Applications:Qualified Senegalese nationals and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Winrock would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted. EEOE/AA.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title:Director of M&E, Equitable Access to Education in Southern Senegal (EAESS)

Location:Senegal

Department:Civil Society & Education

Reports to:Chief of Party, EAESS

Position Summary:

The Director M&E will be responsible for implementing and managing the M&E team and activities, including the coordination of an externally conducted impact evaluation, delivering a Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (PMP) for a high-quality, results-oriented project focused on increasing equitable access to education to girls and boys aged 9-16 living in crisis-affected Casamance regions (Ziguinchor, S dhiou, Kolda) and K dougou region.

The position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

Essential Responsibilities:

The Director of M&E will oversee the implementation of the program s M&E activities and data reporting requirements. S/he will also serve as a liaison and point of contact with USAID and any external evaluation contractors throughout the life of the project. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage a rigorous, complexity aware approach to monitoring and evaluation, including mobile and web-based technologies, and experimental and quasi experimental evaluations in systems for monitoring performance toward specific goals and objectives;
• Oversee implementation of a baseline study on the indicators of the activity, including review of tools and survey methodology; training of enumerators and review of data quality and analysis;
• Collaborate and liaise with the external evaluation contractor to design and carry out mid-term and end-term evaluations;
• Conduct a baseline survey;
• Design and implement a PMP in coordination with USAID, including selection and tracking of specific indicators, developing strategies for data collection and regular reporting on approved indicators;
• Develop criteria for beneficiary selection and tracking;
• Handle the day-to-day tracking, and reporting on activities under the award;
• Design data collection instruments, schedules, analysis methods, and applied technologies;
• Monitor the results of the program s activities and contribute to periodic evaluations/assessments; contribute to the analysis and dissemination of results to internal and external audiences;
• Contribute to research design and methodology for project-related research (separate from baseline survey);
• Contribute extensively to quarterly and annual reports;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Background:

Education:

• Master s level degree required, in social sciences, such as statistics, public policy, economics or a related field, and/or specialized training/certification in monitoring & evaluation. Alternatively, a Bachelor s level degree with five years of relevant work experience beyond the degree.

Work Experience:

• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in the monitoring & evaluation of donor-funded international development projects; at least three of which were at a manager level.
• Part of this experience should have been obtained working on education programs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of USG reporting requirements, including experience designing and implementing Monitoring and Evaluation Plans, rigorous impact evaluation design, and working with external consultants for third party evaluations.
• Understanding of impact evaluation methodology and research methodology strongly preferred.
• Understanding of national level MIS approaches and existing government databases/data collection preferred.
• Fluency in French is required. Excellent written and oral communication skill in English is required.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet (preferably Microsoft Access and Excel), and presentation software (Microsoft PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with database and statistical applications such as SPSS, SAS or STATA.
• Familiarity with DevResults and ESRI platforms preferred

https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=1568894

Closing date: 2017-05-31

Director of Education and Community Engagement, Equitable Access to Education in Southern Senegal

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting applicants for the position of Director of Education and Community Engagement for an anticipated USAID Equitable Access to Education in Southern Senegal project. The project will aim to promote increased equitable access to education to girls and boys aged 9-16 living in crisis-affected Casamance regions (Ziguinchor, S dhiou, Kolda) and K dougou region. Specifically, this activity seeks to:

• Offer complementary education services that provide basic education that is responsive to communities needs,
• Ensure that formal basic education is responsive to communities needs,
• Increase transition from primary to middle school, and
• Support efforts that enable families and caregivers to enroll out-of-school children in responsive education services

General:Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.

Salary:The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.

Applications:Qualified Senegalese nationals and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Winrock would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted. EEOE/AA.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title:Director of Education & Community Engagement, Equitable Access to Education in Southern Senegal

Location:Senegal

Department:Civil Society & Education

Reports to:Chief of Party, Equitable Access to Education in Southern Senegal

Position Summary:

Manage overall basic education technical program work and provide expertise on community engagement to promote equitable access to education in target regions. Responsible for overseeing the development of complementary basic education curriculum for out-of-school youth in line with Senegal s formal curriculum and MoE policies. S/he will provide technical oversight to the Education & Community Engagement Technical Program Unit as well as teacher trainers in the field and provide guidance to staff and partners in all field offices, implement and monitor technical initiatives, and work with communities, education offices and partners to maximize local capacity.

The position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

Essential Responsibilities:

Director of Education & Community Engagement responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Overall management and implementation of basic education program activities. This includes, but is not limited to: planning and budgeting, human resource management and development, communication and coordination with students, parents, teachers, APEs, donor agencies, Ministry of Education, and other organizations supporting development of education in Senegal;
• Strategic direction of program towards enhancing relevance, quality, and accessibility of formal and complementary basic education opportunities in the Casamance and K dougou regions, to include: community engagement; conflict sensitivity; teacher and learner well-being; school development planning; integrated positive youth development approaches and life skills training; curricula development; teacher/facilitator and head teacher training; APE empowerment; systems strengthening; and other education activities;
• Coordination of complementary basic education and school strengthening team activities with all project areas (field management, monitoring and evaluation, grants and operations and security); ensure education activities are closely integrated with other project activities, including household livelihood development;
• Regular communication and coordination with the Chief of Party and key home office staff on technical and project management issues; Strengthen the technical capacity of staff to implement high quality education programs;
• Evaluate programmatic effectiveness and provide technical assessment reports. Responsible for writing project deliverables -- Quarterly Reports, Annual Reports, and other technical reports, with input from technical team, for review by WI Home Office and final submission to donor.
• Other related responsibilities as may be required to meet project s technical needs.

Qualifications & Background:

Education:

• Master s degree in one of the following or related fields: Education, Education Planning, Education Policy, Education Management or other relevant field.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years field management experience in West Africa, preferably in Senegal in the field of Basic Education; and eight (8) years of experience in development programs.
• Experience and facility with rapidly changing project designs

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven ability to successfully implement multi-faceted education interventions at the community and school level
• Preparation of work plans, budgets and other key project documents. Experience with Do No Harm programming a plus;
• Knowledge and practical experience developing standards for assessment systems, including for student learning outcomes, teacher performance, and school performance;
• Knowledge of USAID project management, evaluation procedures and standards, and requirements
• Knowledge of education policy issues that affect educational access and student learning
• Knowledge of all technical and management aspects required to develop reliable and meaningful assessment tools that can inform complementary basic and remedial education curriculum, program design and teacher practice as well as policy direction
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English, French. Local language (Diola, Wolof et al) knowledge is highly desirable.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in Senegal
• Articulate and professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff.
• Proven ability to manage, supervise and motivate a team of multi-cultural professional staff.

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