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Closing date: 2018-12-18

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 orien tation, veteran or marital status.

We are searching for an experienced programme leader to join our proposal for an upcoming project delivering technical assistance and capacity building to support India in bringing transformation change in the way urbanisation is delivered. By developing interventions in transportation, urban services, and urban planning and the built environment the programme will will change cities and states approach to urbanisation and act as exemplars for others.

To do this, the programme will:
* Support the Government of India to overcome barriers to investment by supporting the development of high-value (min 100m) urban interventions.
* Upskill urban stakeholders so they are better able to deliver urban interventions to international standards and promote quality
* infrastructure interventions, inclusivity, sustainability and widely-shared prosperity
* Improve collaboration between urban actors; disseminate lessons from both domestic and international experience in inclusive and sustainable urbanisation

The team leader will be responsible for
* Leading on the design and delivery of programme strategy and implementation
* Serving as the key champion of the programme in India, and creating synergies with private, public and multinational bodies
* Leading and motivating a diverse team of experts to deliver on goals
* Lead on stakeholder management, and create strong and lasting relationships with the client

The ideal candidate will have
* Exceptional leadership skills and experience; particularly leading programmes focused on cities, infrastructure, sustainable development and urbanisation
* Experience providing technical assistance and capacity building programming to public sector beneficiaries
* Strong experience and knowledge with the private sector, specifically, leveraging private sector investment towards infrastructure and other public private partnerships

Application URL: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=RWFtb24uRG95bGUuMzkwMzIuMzgzMEBwYWxsYWRpdW0uYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t

Closing date: 2018-12-21

Organization

FIND is an international non-profit organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, dedicated to R&D activities to expand and accelerate access to new diagnostic technologies, and to build global capacity for diagnostic testing for poverty-related diseases in low- and middle-income countries. FIND s vision is a world where diagnosis guides the way to health for all people. The FIND team is devoted to driving the development, clinical trialing, and early implementation of innovative diagnostic solutions that can have a high impact on patient care and disease control in low-resource settings.

Contract Period:This is a full-time position with a 20 months contract

Location:Location in South Africa or India preferred, but location in selected project implementation countries will also be considered. This is not a FIND, Geneva based position.

Overall objective

FIND is working with development and implementing partners, national disease programs and industry to develop strategies that address diagnostics related barriers to patients accessing treatment and care services. In many instances, diagnostics may be available but are not currently used due to a variety of barriers including health system weaknesses, access challenges and/or insufficient relevant data to support use. Diagnostic network design that increases patient access to diagnostic services whilst also cost effectively maximizing the use of available resources will assist national programs and donors to improve the efficiency of investments and service delivery.

As the Data Analyst you will be working in a team under the supervision of the Chief Access Officer.

Job description

The Data Analyst will work with the Access team and identified partners to implement a diagnostics network optimization project aimed at increasing access to diagnostic services for TB patients and identifying the missing TB cases in 5 countries.

The specific activities will include but not be limited to:

Get trained and become proficient in the software and protocols used in modeling optimized diagnostic networks. The Data Analyst will be required will be required to learn and independently utilize LLamasoft s supply chain software and open access tool to be developed.

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Work with national disease programs and partners to define and identify relevant national data sources to support of the diagnostic network optimization project objectives.

Collect and compile national data relevant to the diagnostic network optimization project objectives

Review data for deficiencies or errors, correcting any incompatibilities, and checking output using various validation techniques

Identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns from the national data and share reports with relevant project stakeholders

Together with relevant Access team members, national disease programs and partners define scenarios that may result in optimization of the diagnostic networks in identified countries.

Become proficient in the use of supply chain management software and building and analyzing country models for diagnostic network strengthening.

Use national data to develop models for optimization of national diagnostic networks in identified countries.

Contribute to the development of the parameters for the open access diagnostic network optimization tool to be developed.

Support capacity building in identified countries in the use of national data and developed tools to optimize national diagnostic networks.

Document project activities and processes to enable achievement of project objectives and for reporting against project indicators.

Communicate FIND s achievements through publications and scientific presentations

Write and support the writing of publications and scientific presentations (incl. travel for presentations)

Regularly update supervisor (Chief Access Officer) and other Access team members on the progress and difficulties experienced

Requirements

Bachelor s degree in biostatistics, public health with a strong data element, computer science, information management or related field

Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in management consulting, pharmaceutical or other industries requiring a high level of quantitative /analytical skills.

Experience working with large data sets and data management software such as Stats and Tableau.

Ability to independently learn the use of various data management software would be an added advantage

Previous experience analyzing national health systems data in low and middle income countries (LMICs)is an added advantage

Advanced problem solving, analytical, and quantitative skills, including significant experience working in Excel

Ability to work without close supervision as well as to work under pressure and meet tight timelines on a result-oriented basis.

Willingness to expand knowledge base and take on new topics.

Work well in teams of multi-cultural backgrounds; effective communication.

Superior problem solving skills.

Represent the FIND strategy and goal of being an honest, transparent broker in the global health field.

Interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Team oriented.

Fluent in written and spoken English.

Available for at least 30% travel.

Please send a motivation letter, a detailed CV and three references to HR-IN@finddx.org

Application deadline: 21^stDecember 2018

(But don t wait until the deadline! We will start screening right away and if we find the right person, we will stop searching.)

Please note that only applicants meeting the profile requirements will be personally contacted. Applications sent by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Closing date: 2018-12-21

Organization

FIND is an international non-profit organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, dedicated to R&D activities to expand and accelerate access to new diagnostic technologies, and to build global capacity for diagnostic testing for poverty-related diseases in low- and middle-income countries. FIND s vision is a world where diagnosis guides the way to health for all people. The FIND team is devoted to driving the development, clinical trialing, and early implementation of innovative diagnostic solutions that can have a high impact on patient care and disease control in low-resource settings.

Contract Period:This is a full-time position with a 20 months contract

Location:Location in South Africa or India preferred, but location in selected project implementation countries will also be considered. This is not a FIND, Geneva based position.

Overall objective

FIND is working with development and implementing partners, national disease programs and industry to develop strategies that address diagnostics related barriers to patients accessing treatment and care services. In many instances, diagnostics may be available but are not currently used due to a variety of barriers including health system weaknesses, access challenges and/or insufficient relevant data to support use. Diagnostic network design that increases patient access to diagnostic services whilst also cost effectively maximizing the use of available resources will assist national programs and donors to improve the efficiency of investments and service delivery.

As the Access Officer you will be working in a team under the supervision of the Chief Access Officer.

Job description

The Access Officer will work with the Access team and identified partners to implement a diagnostics network optimization project aimed at increasing access to diagnostic services for TB patients and identifying the missing TB cases in 5 countries.

The specific activities will include but not be limited to:

Direct the development of data-driven strategies to strengthen diagnostics network to support increased access to testing in identified countries.

Establish/maintain links with national health programs, research institutions, local and international implementing partners and other institutions in-order to advance the objectives of the diagnostic network optimization project. This will include travel for meetings with partners and government programs.

Collect, review and analyze national disease program data to guide the definition of pathways for optimizing the diagnostic network.

Become proficient in the use of supply chain management software and contribute to building and analyzing country models for diagnostic network strengthening. Access officer will be required to learn and utilize LLamasoft s supply chain software and open access tool to be developed.

Document project activities and processes to enable achievement of project objectives and for reporting against project indicators.

Together with relevant Access team members, national disease programs and partners define scenarios that may result in optimization of the diagnostic networks in identified countries.

Use national data to develop models for optimization of national diagnostic networks in identified countries.

Contribute to the development of the parameters for the open access diagnostic network optimization tool to be developed.

Manage implementation of project activities in identified countries and ensure alignment with project objectives and targets.

Communicate FIND s achievements through publications and scientific presentations

Write and support the writing of publications and scientific presentations (incl. travel for presentations) and donor reporting

Regularly updating supervisor (Chief Access Officer) and other Access team members on the progress and difficulties experienced

Requirements

A clear understanding of health systems in low and middle income countries (LMICs). A good understanding of tuberculosis or diagnostics programmes would be an added benefit.

Advanced degree in public health (MPH), MBA, data science or similar field.

Demonstrated experience in delivering on health systems strengthening projects with a strong data analytic component

Knowledge of health systems challenges in LMICs will be added advantage.

Experience working with large data sets and data management software such as Stats and Tableau.

Ability to independently learn the use of various data software would be an added advantage.

At least 5 years experience in project planning, execution and monitoring. Strong project management skills are required.

Ability to work without close supervision as well as to work under pressure and meet tight timelines on a result-oriented basis.

Willingness to expand knowledge base and take on new topics.

Work well in teams of multi-cultural backgrounds; effective communication.

Superior problem solving skills.

Represent the FIND strategy and goal of being an honest, transparent broker in the global health field.

Interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Team oriented.

Fluent in written and spoken English.

Experience in technical writing, including peer-reviewed journal publications

Available for at least 30% travel.

Please send a motivation letter, a detailed CV and three references to HR-IN@finddx.org

Application deadline: 21^stDecember 2018

(But don t wait until the deadline! We will start screening right away and if we find the right person, we will stop searching.)

Please note that only applicants meeting the profile requirements will be personally contacted. Applications sent by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Closing date: 2018-12-31

Position Name:Director Finance and Systems

Reporting Line:Country Director of PCI India

Location: New Delhi India

About PCI:

PCI initiated operations in India in 1997 and maintains a diverse portfolio of education and development programming in both urban and rural regions, focusing on the most marginalized and hard-to-reach populations with an emphasis on women of reproductive age. The PCI-India country strategic plan 2016- 2020 envisages consolidating the ongoing programs and growing into new thematic areas such as education on adolescent health, gender, WASH, urban health and neglected tropical diseases (particularly Filariasis).

Position Description:**

The Director Finance and Systems is a key position in the India country office. This position is expected to provide essential financial, administrative, governance, IT and internal control services to the program operations whilst ensuring compliance with PCI India policies, systems, and procedures. The Director Finance and Systems is expected to be both responsive and proactive to operational requirements with an ability to plan the work of program support.

The Director Finance and Systems also ensures compliance with external requirements, such as local laws and regulations and donor, partner, service provider and vendor contractual obligations/. S/he is responsible for safeguarding PCI India s interest in these transactions and interactions, providing effective first level stewardship of PCI India s assets, resources, staff, and premises. S/he provides support to the Country Director, staff, and consultants in maintaining good relationships with external stakeholders.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Finance Management

2. Ensure optimal functioning of finance and operational systems by continuously improving them (or introducing new systems), pre-empting challenges and removing bottlenecks

3. Systematically and continuously review to enhance the quality of performance of finance system at sub-offices as well as to provide appropriate financial information to technical leads

4. Lead in planning, monitoring, and mentoring of consortium partners through a partnership lens

5. Develop processes and communication protocols that are customer (staff, partners, vendors) friendly, resulting in a positive working environment

6. Partner with Country Director to provide finance management inputs to program managers, partner directors, and senior management team (SMT) resulting in PCI India becoming a preferred consortium lead

7. Budgets and Grants Management: Planning, Monitoring, and Reporting

8. Understand PCI s business model to minimize co-funding and meet annual financial performance goals

9. Develop budgets annually for existing projects and in response to opportunities for new projects

10. 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

11. Prepare monthly variance analysis reports for each budget, including accruals, and initiate review with individual program managers

12. Prepare any budget revisions and projections for PCI programs and respond to any questions

13. Prepare financial information requested such as pipelines and accruals

14. Prepare monthly financial reports, budgets, forecast, and reports on variances for PCI s international office

15. Review payroll for the accuracy of payroll register, salary computations, allocations to different programs, and journal entries posted in PCI s accounting software program

16. Ensure compliance with all statutory issues for IO and PCI India with various government and local area authorities

17. 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

18. Monitor bank balances to ensure that reserves are adequate to meet current needs

19. Supervise the preparation of all payments to ensure complete documentation is provided and properly filed

20. Internal Governance Management

The Director Finance and Systems would support strengthening internal governance including legal matters such as registration. The following is an illustrative but not exhaustive list of tasks:

• Coordinate with the country team, legal retainer/lawyer on registration and any other statutory compliance requirements. Coordinate with other ministries on approvals, statutory and legal compliances in adherence to the country law. Coordinate and liaise with various government and local area authorities for statutory and legal compliances as per local law.
• Follow up to ensure timely and appropriate resolution of any legal cases in which PCI India may be involved, in the best interests of PCI India

• Ensure that administrative, budgetary, procedural and accounting controls evolved are complied with and to improve them with time in accordance with PCI India guidelines.

• Risk Management:

• Assess PCI India s risk in overall operation including financial and legal and initiate necessary action to mitigate these risks.

• Ensure internal control system is in place with concurrent monitoring and review.

• Ensure all statutory, legal and financial systems are properly complied with.

• Human Resource and Organization Development

• Work closely with the Head- Human Resource on mapping of the bench-strength and building PCI s competitive advantage in the sector. Identify team talents in Business Development and build a cadre of business development professionals inside the organization

• Effectively line manage the team of direct supervisees and to mentor them to achieve their objectives

• Identify/incorporate best practices and lessons learned into program plans

• Mentor and coach her/his team members to help develop their career paths with suitable personal and organizational succession plans

• Ensure high motivation level among team members and promote their urge to constantly innovate new strategies and approaches.

• Develop and implement capacity building for the program managers in delivering the desired output with high standards. Build capacities of the team to deliver compliances and due diligence systems and processes

• IT Management:

• Manage IT department operational and strategic planning, including organizational requirements.

• Develop and review IT Gold standard and ensure they comply with stated goals, guidelines, and objectives.

• Review the performance of IT systems to determine operating costs, productivity levels, and upgrade requirements.

• Benchmark and make recommendations for the improvement of the IT infrastructure and IT systems.

• Authorize and oversee the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, and support of all hardware and software based on department needs.

• Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures, including security and business continuity.

• Ensures that shared applications, platforms and connectivity are effectively maintained and supported

• Work in conjunction with International Head Quarters to identify and plan infrastructure and software needs

• Support New Business Development(NBD), diversifying revenue growth, program financial management and impact agenda

• Develop date base and management information system (MIS) relating to finance, budgets, grants management and costing and provide the required information to the International Office (IO) and program team for representation in various program and donor meetings.

• Support the program team to leverage resources, new business development and diversify revenue growth.

• Support the program team to develop best practices on budgets and grants management that can attract potential donors.

• Visit the field and partners, try to analyze the reports and financial statements and provide technical support to partners and program team on effective use of resources.

• 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. Follow PCI s project closeout procedures and ensure that there is complete compliance with all USG and other donor required close-out regulations

• Key Organizational Relationships

• Government functionaries at national and state level

• Donors

• Partners

• PCI International Office

• Legal retainers

• Vendors

Job Requirements:

1. Education

2. Professional qualification in finance and accounts such as Chartered Accountancy and/ or Cost Accountancy/Master in Business Management with a specialization in Finance from a premier institute with strong analytical skills, specifically in the area of internal governance, budgeting and financial accounting

3. Experience

4. At least 15 years of relevant, professional experience in responsible positions requiring strategic planning, cost management, budgeting, financial planning, and analysis.

5. Experience with the reputed national/ international organization in social development.

6. Work experience in finance, with sufficient exposure to international organization work in India, particularly working with International Head Quarters

7. Competences (Skills and Attributes)

8. Proven capacity to effectively manage financial processes, as well as manage and mentor staff with various levels of skills and experience

9. Excellent computer skills, particularly in Excel and ERP software in finance and accounting

10. Strong organizational and presentation skills, e.g. manage demanding deadlines, precise scheduling and multiple priorities and oral and written presentations.

11. Proven team leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment with both technical and non-technical staff.

12. Ability to deal with conflict and lead change

13. Compassion, tact and sensitivity

14. Business planning skills and the ability to lead actions to support Organization Evolution(OE) process for a long sustainability of PCI in India.

15. Excellent interpersonal and a strong respect to the culture and diversity

16. Excellent English writing and reading skills, proficiency in other regional language will be a plus.

17. Comfort with the requirements of coping with a remote management environment.

    Application process

18. All applicants to send their updated resumes along with subject line: Application for Director- Finance & Systems

19. A cover letter of not more than one page that justifies your fit to the advertised position.

20. Share the application and cover note on pciindiahr@gmail.comby 12^thOctober 2018.

PCI India is an equal opportunity provider. Due to heavy inflow of resumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application process

1. All applicants to send their updated resumes along with subject line: Application for Director- Finance & Systems

2. A cover letter of not more than one page that justifies your fit to the advertised position.

3. Share the application and cover note on pciindiahr@gmail.comby 12^thOctober 2018.

PCI India is an equal opportunity provider. Due to heavy inflow of resumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 2019-01-05

We are looking for our delegations in Asia Regionfor a

Child Protection RegionalAdvisor

(Tackling Child Labour and Migration)

Position Start Date:As soon as possible

Activity rage: 100%, full time contract

Duration:12 months, limited contract

Location: India New Delhi, Gurgaon preferred, but another country of intervention with Tdh office can be considered Myanmar/Nepal/Bangladesh.

Travel:frequent professional trips in South and South East Asia.

Terre des hommes does not set closing dates for this position; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.

Local contract, monthly gross salary 3500 CHF < > 4500 CHF according to experience, X13.

No expatriate benefit.

Context:
Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh), with headquarters in Lausanne and an office in Zurich, is the leading Swiss organisation for children s aid. Through our health, protection and emergency relief programmes, we provide assistance to over three million children and their families in more than 45 countries each year. Our direct assistance projects, strengthening systems and advocacy activities are primarily focused in the areas of maternal and child health and child protection.

In Asia, Tdh intervenes directly or indirectly in 4 countries, relying on delegations based in Nepal, Bangladesh, India and Myanmar.

Main responsibilities:

The Child Protection Regional Advisor will be a key function within the new regional organization and projects, ensuring technical support and oversight of child protection interventions in the region focusing on two main programmes, Tackling Child Labour and Children on the move, and will champion child protection as a transversal approach to programming within the regional and across the wider organization. Under the supervision of the Head of Child Protection sector, Child Protection Regional Advisor will have to combine strong field experiences and high analytical and writing skills for research and approaches development.

Fonction details:

• Contribute to the development of strategies, policies and methodologies related to child protection and their qualitative deployment in the field

• Ensure quality development and implementation of child protection related interventions within the Asia zone in collaboration with the Regional Coordinator and the Country Representative

• Ensure monitoring and quality assurance of child protection interventions

• Developing and writing grant proposals to foundations, institutional donors, other grant-making organizations, and corporates. Persuasively communicating the organization s mission and programs to potential funders

• Ensure mainstreaming and implementation of child protection systems strengthening approaches regionally

• Ensure technical support to child protection and psychosocial interventions of Tdh within the region

• Facilitate the development of community of practices in the field of child protection in Asia, including through the Child Protection Hub platform, and particularly in relation to the protection of Children on the move and Tackling Child Labour in value chain.

• Lead or facilitate child protection related capacity development initiatives of social actors within the region

• Support in developing and strengthening multi-stakeholders and multi-disciplinary partnerships to strengthen child protection across the region

• Contribute to advocacy and networking in the region on child protection and violence against children issues- others if need be

• Facilitate cross-learning between country programs in the region and across regions

• Contribute to the development and deployment of innovations and innovative practices on child protection in the region.

Profile:

• Education: University degree in relevant field, preferably in social work, psychology or development studies

• Language: Excellent oral and written skills in English

• Competency in a South Asian language would be desirable

Experiences and aptitudes:

• At least 5 years previous experienceworking with vulnerable children, families and communities

• Solid experiences and demonstrated expertise in 1/ ensuring meaningful and qualitative child participation and 2/ working with communities and informal actors for the protection of children, including by measuring and addressing social norms

• A solid experience in capacity development is key, particularly on developing training materials and delivering trainings

• Knowledge of system strengthening approaches is important, including in supporting alternative care reforms

• Prior experiences of working on Child Labour issues and with children affected by migration is an asset

• Knowledge of Child Labour in supply chain is an added value

• Experience in designing and writing funding proposals

• Knowledge of institutional and private donors

• Experience of working in a highly collaborative environment with minimal direct supervision in a complex regional setting

• Facilitation, networking and advocacy skills

• A commitment to excellence & attention to detail

• Ability to work well and punctually under pressure

Child Safeguarding Policy:

• Raising awareness within the Foundation on violence against children

• Providing guidance to employees and others and defining expectations when it comes to preventing, raising, denouncing and responding to issues of child abuse

• Reducing the risk of child abuse by selectively recruiting employees and others

• Reducing the risk of child abuse by developing a culture of open and informed leadership within the organization and in our work with children

We offer an exciting and varied work, useful and meaningful, in a team that wants to make a difference for vulnerable children.

Are you interested? Do you want to face this challenge?

To apply:

Please postulate on our website: http://www.jobs.net/j/JsoUKfxs?idpartenaire=20007

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

Your application must include a complete CV and a covering letter. Additional documents such as diplomas and work certificates will only be required in case of an interview.

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

If you face difficulties in applying online, please contact our HR department: rh@tdh.ch

Terre des hommes provides equal working conditions for men and women. Furthermore, for candidates with equivalent qualifications and for positions with responsibilities, applications from women are strongly encouraged.

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

What is Terre des hommes: https://vimeo.com/253387235

Please postulate on our website: http://www.jobs.net/j/JsoUKfxs?idpartenaire=20007

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

Closing date: 2019-01-06

About Dimagi

Dimagi is a global, 120-person software company that develops leading technology for low-resource settings. Our software product, CommCare, is an award-winning, open source platform that enables non-programmers to design and launch customized mobile applications for Android devices. Hundreds of organizations from the UN to small grassroots groups are using mobile applications built with CommCare - be it to support community health programs in India, microfinance cooperatives in Senegal, or research studies in the United States.

Dimagi offers a fun and stimulating environment, a chance to see the world, and the opportunity to make a difference in the most under-resourced communities worldwide. We re a recognized social enterprise and certified Benefit Corporation, reflecting our commitment to making a real impact through technology.

Who You Are

You are someone who wants to use their technical background to get things done, and find solutions to complex problems that are faced in some of the world s toughest environments.

In this role, you ll be a member of Dimagi s solutions team, implementing and adapting the CommCare platform to its fullest potential. You ll work in diverse sectors, from agriculture to maternal health to social entrepreneurship, helping our partners when their unique needs can only be met with in-depth technical knowledge and creative problem-solving.

You ll develop a deep understanding of our software platform and push the boundaries of what CommCare can do. That experience and training will help you to design the architecture, best practices, and design patterns that our field teams apply to their work. You ll work with our world-class services team to help them adopt those patterns and build Dimagi s global capacity.

Our solutions team helps to bridge the in-depth domain-knowledge of our partners and field team with the power of our technology platform. You ll have the opportunity to work directly with partners in the field on national-scale health projects, alongside our product team driving requirements on our next generation of our tools, and with our software team translating real-world experience to design.

Responsibilities include:

• Implement advanced CommCare app features for Dimagi projects which require platform expertise, and a high level of technical competency.
• Provide early-stage design support to projects to scope the value and risk of complex technical components.
• Develop, document, and champion best practices with our field teams for application deployment and release for large projects.
• Provide product feedback and technical requirements to the tech team to inform the design of advanced features for the platform
• Work with Dimagi s support team to backstop issues requiring a deep knowledge of the platform. Develop tools and procedures to build capacity in the support team to independently resolve complex issues.

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in computer science, engineering or an equivalent technical field and 2+ years of experience in a professional technical role, or
• 5+ years of experience in a professional technical role.
• Able to build an understanding of the scope of a (non-technical) problem and adapt novel technical solutions to it.
• Aptitude and self-direction to quickly learn new technical systems.
• Capacity to seek out, identify, and interpret unfamiliar technical components (configuration files, http response, etc) to identify and address problems.
• Strong debugging skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be based or eligible to work in a Dimagi country office (Delhi, India or Cape Town, South Africa) upon hiring.
• Willing to travel internationally to support project work and build capacity with Dimagi s teams.

Personality traits:

• Ability to coordinate with teams across multiple geographies.
• Eager to help/strong drive to teamwork.
• Reliable, self-directed, and resourceful.

Please apply for this position by January 6th 2018.

All interested candidates should apply through the following link:https://grnh.se/7051b3621

Closing date: 2019-01-06

For the implementation of strategic regional partnerships and projects with private sector actors in Asia, we are looking for a

Asia Regional Manager position

Tackling Child Labour in value chain

Position Start Date: ASAP
Duration: CDI
Location: Preferably Bangladesh- Myanmar or India - Flexibility according to profile
Terre des hommes does not set closing dates for this position; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled

Contractual conditions
Expatriate contract under Swiss labour code 3 800 CHF (~3 300 ) < > 5 200 CHF (~4 500 ) net /month according to experience x 13, Holidays: 25 days per year. Local accommodation and transportation, Health insurance, accident and medical repatriation insurance, return flight.

Context
Within its 2020 Strategy, Terre des hommes is engaging with private sector actors to tackling child labour in value chain in the most affected industry sectors such as agriculture, extraction and textile in Asia. Tdh covers four countries: India, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Nepal. The purpose of this position is to develop and drive Tdh private sector strategy work in Asia to tackle child labour in supply chain. To strengthen Tdh capacity to engage key private sector actors through operational partnerships, advocacy and collaboration. To raise Tdh profile in Asia as a technical expert and viable operational partner regarding private sector engagement on child labour issues in value chains and children on the move.

Main responsibilities
You are responsible to build and implement strategic regional partnerships and projects with private sector actors as well as other relevant partners, managing and carrying out a set of activities within the operational, thematic, administrative, financial or logistical domains, as well as for the corresponding technical support.

You ensure the regional impact of Terre des hommes programme and projects. You are responsible for programme management on a regional scale, ensure contextualization and coordinate integration into the region's matrix organization. You report directly to the Head of Programme based in Switzerland in close coordination with Head of Asia zone, and you lead and coordinate the development and implementation of the programme strategy, in line with institutional guidelines, geographical contextualization, complementarity, collegiality, transparency and efficiency.

Fonction details

Drive Tdh private sector strategy in Asia for partnerships to tackle child labour in value chain:

• Lead the regional intervention strategy and implementation in coordination with headquarters and country offices;

• Co-lead on design and implementation of corporate partnership, advocacy, and collaboration strategies around the issue of child labour in value chain and children on the move;

• Provide the regional and country projects with strategic guidance, analysis, and research on the private sector;

• Lead and manage relationships with key private sector actors and networks to advance relevant organization priorities, including sustainability and corporate social responsibility networks; and

• Proactively lead and manage regional and national partnerships with large enterprises in coordination with country representatives.

Strengthen Tdh capacity to engage key private sector actors through partnerships, advocacy, and collaboration:

• Provides leadership to national teams and partners, ensuring all activities are of a high quality and respond to assessed needs;

• Provide analysis and technical guidance on private sector actors and markets to country office teams, program teams, and partners;

• Develop regional strategies and tools for targeting and engaging with private sector actors relevant to Tdh operations, advocacy and collaboration;

• Supports country offices heads to seize new opportunities to operationalize the programme strategy;

• Contribute to the design and development of projects including proposal writing, proposal review, reporting to donors in line with thematic policies and strategies at country and regional-level

• Ensures the coaching of any collaborator under her/his responsibility ; and

• Ensures the correct financial management of all projects or activities and the funds available for them.

Raise Tdh profile as a technical advisor and technical expert regarding regarding private sector engagement on child labour issues in value chains and children on the move.

• Represent Tdh regionally at external meetings and events with large enterprises, policy and civil society leaders;

• Engage influential private sector actors to build support for Tdh public policy positions;

• Support the global child labour programme on fundraising and other priorities;

• Undertakes duty travel relating to project/programme assessment and implementation, liaison with counterparts, problem solving, and new project/programme development, as required; and

Contributes to knowledge management between Headquarters, Regional Offices and Country Offices

Profile
Education: Master s degree in business administration, political sciences, international human rights law and/or related field or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
Language: English language is a must local language recommended

Experiences and aptitudes:

• 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience working in the private sector, sustainability or corporate social responsibility, human rights/child rights and/or related fields;

• Leadership experience working on partnerships, collaborations, policy initiatives engaging private sector actors and civil society;

• Experience in building strong and productive relationships between private sectors actors and civil society actors;

• Strong writing, analytical, presentation, and relationship-building skills;

• Experience working effectively in teams;

• Negotiation skills and program team management.

• Understanding of disruptive Innovation in development sector;

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience managing projects across departmental lines;

• Experience living and working in cross-cultural setting;

• Strong understanding of, and experience working In Asia ;

• Experience in grant writing / grant management and the search for private sector partnership

• Experience in coordinating qualitative and quantitative research projects as well as action research projects;

• Skills in project cycle management, monitoring & evaluation are an advantage;

Child Safeguarding Policy:

• To commit to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including: Child Safeguarding Policy, Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy

• To commit to ensure the best implementation possible of the Tdh Risk Management Policies in India.

• To commit to inform supervisors and to deal with any cases, allegations, or possibility of transgression, even potential, of the Tdh Risk Management Policies

We offer an exciting and varied work, useful and meaningful, in a team that wants to make a difference for vulnerable children.

Are you interested? Do you want to face this challenge?

Procedure:
Please postulate on our website: http://www.jobs.net/j/JlKsyOvW?idpartenaire=20007
We will only consider complete online applications corresponding to the required profile.
Your application must include a complete CV and a covering letter. Additional documents such as diplomas and work certificates will only be required in case of an interview.
If you are not shortlisted, your file will be destroyed by us, according to the rules on data protection.
If you face difficulties in applying online, please contact our HR department: rh@tdh.ch
Terre des hommes provides equal working conditions for men and women. Furthermore, for candidates with equivalent qualifications and for positions with responsibilities, applications from women are strongly encouraged.
The recruitment and selection procedures of Terre des hommes reflect our commitment for child security and protection.
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Please postulate on our website: http://www.jobs.net/j/JlKsyOvW?idpartenaire=20007
We will only consider complete online applications corresponding to the required profile.

Closing date: 2020-02-08

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT , is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org

We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, self-motivated, and service-orientated professional for the position of Regional Program Manager, to work with the Sustainable Intensification Program (SIP) in South East Asia. The position will support and oversee all SIP project managers and support project leaders in Asia.

The position will be based at India or Nepal.

Specific duties:

Allocate internationally recruited staff (IRS) salaries for Asia-based SIP on a monthly basis.

Create and maintain a tracking system for Asia-based IRS travel for SIP.

Supervise and support all SIP project managers in the region on issues related to budgets, subgrants, communications, M&E and other management tasks.

Manage budgets:

o Follow up monthly with project managers on budget management.

o Assist project managers with the timely processing of donor financial reports.

o Assist project managers with other budget management tasks in collaboration with the program finance manager and CIMMYT support services.

o Support asset procurement and asset inventories as required.

Manage partner contracts:

o Keep a record of ongoing partner subgrants and follow up on implementation, reporting and payment schedules.

o Support relationships with partners where needed.

Support project communication teams in collaboration with CIMMYT Communication Unit:

o Facilitate decisions and potentially content generation for communication products for diverse audiences.

o Quality check of written material.

Support M&E and donor reporting:

o Collaborate with project managers to share best practices and tools for M&E.

o Ensure the timely and accurate reporting of M&E indicators to donors.

o Ensure a high standard for donor narrative reports.

Support project leaders in discussions and negotiations with donors and partners:

Anticipate and manage various risks inherent in project activities, including financial, logistic, political and environmental.

Support the development and execution of annual project implementation plans.

Support project managers with HR activities including recruitment and annual performance evaluations following CIMMYT procedures; liaise with CIMMYT headquarters and HR representatives in regional offices.

Support proposal development, including by helping to develop and review initial budgets.

Liaise with CIMMYT headquarters: SIP, HR, Finance, PMU, IT, Communications, Legal, and Knowledge Management.

Required academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:

Masters Degree in Agriculture, Business, Public Administration or related field.

6 to 10 years of relevant experience requires in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of related disciplines.

Significant and demonstrated experience in Project Management and in the management of agricultural R&D projects.

Demonstrated high level of attention to detail and the ability to multi-task across activities, geographies and projects.

Advanced knowledge of relevant administrative and/or operating protocols and policies.

Requires strategic thinking. e.g., the ability to identify and/or develop management systems and to formulate new policies, approaches, and procedures as needed.

Computer literacy, with proficiency in the common software packages.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Problem solving, innovation and creativity, relationship management, achievement orientation and time management.

The position is for an initial fixed-term for three (3) years, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT s internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children s education, paid vacation, annual airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment.

Candidates must apply onlineto IRS18132 Regional Program Manager.Screening and follow up will begin on Monday, October 1, 2018. Application must include a CV and a letter of interest. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration. For further information on the recruitment process, please contact Ricardo P rez (r.perez@cgiar.org).

Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The candidate must be able to legally travel to India, Nepal and Bangladesh.

This position will remain open until filled.CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.