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Closing date: 2020-01-27

Position Title : Sub-Regional Migration Health Coordinator

Duty Station : Pretoria, South Africa

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P4

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 27 January 2020

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading

UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and

non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.intersity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. External female candidates:

3. Candidate from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; El Salvador; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated Statesof); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and female candidates.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) for IOM Pretoria, South Africa, the technical supervision of the Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator for Africa based in Nairobi and in coordination with the Migration Health Division (MHD) Regional Hub in Nairobi, Kenya, the successful candidate will be responsible for organizing and executing Migration Health Assessment (MHA)-related activities on a sub-regional level in South Africa and other countries in the sub-region (namely, Angola, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe), providing technical support, and developing and implementing migration health assessment programmes.

As part of these Sub-Regional duties, s/he will also serve as the IOM Focal Point for

Sub-Regional IOM health activities within the US Refugee Admission Program (USRAP), reporting to the USRAP MHD Project Manager at IOM Nairobi and closely coordinating these activities with the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) Refugee Coordinator in Kampala, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) in Nairobi as well as the USRAP Global team in Washington DC (the USRAP Global Coordinator and the USRAP Migration Health Advisor).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Ensure that MHA activities are carried out as per the resettlement countries protocols and guidelines including liaison with relevant partners and IOM internal coordination channels.

2. Guide the Chief Migration Health Officers (CMHOs) or Country Health Assessment Programme (HAP) Team Leaders in the Sub-Region, on standardization and harmonization of the implementation of technical instructions and requirements of receiving countries, including:

Health assessments;

TB diagnostics and treatment including Directly Observed Treatment (DOT);

Radiology;

Laboratory practices;

Vaccinations and other public health interventions;

Resettlement of refugees with Significant Medical Conditions (SMC);

Treatment and referrals;

Pre-departure surveillance and presumptive treatment;

Coordination of medical movements;

Medical assistance for travel;

Medical documentation and health informatics; and,

Other areas as may be required.

1. Support the Nairobi-based MHD USRAP Project Manager (PM) in providing oversights and close coordination of all technical and financial aspects of Regional USRAP health activities with relevant external and internal counterparts.

2. Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in the Region and contribute to the global QMS. Conduct regular supervisory/monitoring visits and provide feedback to the Country Offices (COs). Ensure the implementation of the Global Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and development of regional and country-specific SOPs, share effective practices and lead on the incident management process.

3. Develop and strengthen partnerships with both national and international institutions and authorities on IOM health projects and programme activities.

4. Identify new opportunities and develop projects and programmes on migration health (e.g., HIV/AIDS and Mobility, Urban Migrant Health Assistance, Migration of Human Resources for Health, psycho-social assistance to migrants in need, tuberculosis, etc.), in cooperation with relevant partners on migration health, and other units.

5. Plan, monitor and follow up on the implementation of IOM migration health projects and program activities in collaboration with relevant (MHD) offices. Participate in the implementation of health assessments through mobile teams, including evaluation of service providers.

6. Prepare program budgets in collaboration with the Regional Finance and Administrative Officer for migration health programs in Nairobi and provide technical support to the Resources Management Officers and medical staff in the Sub-Region.

7. Provide technical support to the UK TB Detection Programs with special attention to countries where there are no Migration Health Officers.

8. Coordinate and participate in migration health emergency responses in the sub-region, in collaboration with relevant IOM field and regional offices as well as headquarters.

9. Prepare technical and donor reports, update project and programme partners as well as donors on the ongoing activities.

10. Ensure that timely action is taken for cases requiring additional medical investigation, treatment, and follow-up.

11. Represent IOM in health coordination meetings, workshops and teleconferences with both national and international partners and agencies.

12. Ensure that pre-departure medical screening and treatment and pre-embarkation checks for fitness to travel for departing refugees are carried out as per the protocols and guidelines of the receiving countries.

13. Coordinate provision of direct observed treatment for TB cases detected through MHAs according to internationally accepted standards and in line with the requirements of the resettlement country and the host countries.

14. Ensure that quality control and quality assurance of medical documents for the medically screened cases are carried out prior to their submission to the relevant entity; submit regular reports on quality control activities to the supervisors.

15. Organize and guide the allocation of medical escorts, where needed; liaise/collaborate with

IOM Operations colleagues on related matters.

1. Plan procurement, monitoring and distribution/usage of protocols for all medical supplies, including medical escort kits.

2. Supervise, provide technical support and appraise medical staff and support staff working in migration health projects.

3. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

University degree in Medicine, from an accredited institution with at least nine years of relevant professional experience; or,

University degree in Medicine, from an accredited institution and a Master s degree in Community or Public Health, Epidemiology, International Health or related field with at least seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

The professional experience must include both clinical experience and at least seven years of experience in management of health programmes or systems, related to migration health, of which five are at in international level, preferably in developing countries;

Experience in managing USRAP health operations and UK TB Detection Programs desirable;

Sound knowledge of USRAP programme implementation and familiarity with IOM s

administrative, financial, and business rules and practices preferred;

Experience in other migration health assessment programmes is a distinctive advantage;

Demonstrated experience in conceptualization, analysis, evaluation of public health programmes and protocols, quality management and resource management, including human resources and budget planning and monitoring is required;

Ability and willingness to travel to various locations within the sub-region.

Languages

IOM s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database

(https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values- all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

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

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

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

Core Competenciesbehavioural indicators level 3

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

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

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

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

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

Managerial Competenciesbehavioural indicators level 3

Leadership:provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.

Empowering others & building trust:creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

Strategic thinking and vision:works strategically to realize the Organization s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

IOM s competency framework can be found at this link.https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

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

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station s country cannot be considered eligible.

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

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 27 January 2020 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:

From 14.01.2020 to 27.01.2020

No Fees:

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

Requisition: VN 2020 08 Sub-Regional Migration Health Coordinator (P4) Pretoria, South Africa

(56304553) Released

Posting: Posting NC56304554 (56304554) Released

Closing date: 2020-01-31

At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A nonprofit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization. We serve these communities because we envision a world where everyone owns their future. To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant. Pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Our staff have a range of expertise in areas including public health, capacity development, governance and civil society, natural resource management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance and more. This expertise is combined in Pact s unique integrated approach, which focuses on systemic changes needed to improve people s lives.

Department

Program Delivery (PDEL) - Pact exists to help create a world where those who are poor and marginalized exercise their voice, build their own solutions, and take ownership of their future. The Program Delivery Team, contributes to realizing this purpose by: Forging smart partnerships and treating all people with dignity and respect; Applying organizational policies and regulatory compliance appropriately and consistently; Facilitating team spirit among colleagues and promoting the organization through communications; Influencing decision makers through focused, relevant communications; Continually striving to learn and share knowledge and find small ways to make the workplace more enjoyable for all; Cultivating and harvesting innovation; Contributing to the organization s ability to think and act strategically at all times; Inspiring and spreading our desired organizational culture across the global enterprise.

Position Overview

The Finance and Operations Director is responsible for overall finance and operations management of the GCBS Program. He / she is a member of the Senior Management Team and will be responsible for managing the functions of the Finance and Operations Departments including supervision of staff.

Key Responsibilities

Lead annual financial strategic planning;

Managing and monitoring procurement policies and systems in line with USAID and Pact Global;

Financial Management and Leadership;

External Stakeholder Reporting; (includes financial reporting in accordance with USAID contractual requirements);

Internal Control Systems Management;

Staff Supervision and Professional Development;

Statutory Compliance;

Managing of Procurement and IT;

Facilities and Asset Management;

Administration Support.

Basic Requirements

Master s degree in Financial Management, Business Administration, Financial Accounting or other relevant field, or a bachelor s degree with 10 years experience;

5 years of relevant development financial working experience;

10 years experience in accounting, operations and financial management of large-scale, complex, international development assistance programs;

Demonstrated experience in team building experience;

Familiarity with USG financial reporting and compliance requirements;

Prior experience building or enhancing financial management capacity of civil society organizations;

Demonstrated previous experience & skills in developing & presenting and managing large budgets;

Excellent interpersonal Skills;

Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Word; Excel; Outlook and Internet);

A customer service oriented individual with ability to deal with all service providers;

Excellent written and oral communication and Presentation skills;

Valid Driver s License and own vehicle;

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience of working with or in the South African Treasury;
• Working experience and knowledge of Serenic accounting system;
• Registration with Professional Bodies (CAP; ACCA or SAIPA);
• South African and / or permanent residents

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, citizenship status, genetic information, matriculation, family responsibilities, personal appearance, credit information, tobacco use (except in the workplace), membership in an employee organization, or other protected classifications or non-merit factors.

Please apply here at https://careers-pactworld.icims.com/jobs/1322/finance-%26-operations-director/job

Closing date: 2020-01-31

The Protestant Agency for Diakonie and Development/ Bread for the World is an organization for development cooperation of the Protestant regional churches, their diaconal charities and free churches in Germany. The Organisation provides help for self-help for the work of church, church-related and secular partner organisations. Altogether, more than 1300 projects are supported in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. The work focuses on food security, the promotion of education and health, the strengthening of democracy, respect for human rights, equality between men and women and the preservation of creation.

We are looking for consultants offering consultancy and support services for partner organisations in South Africa. The purpose of this contract is to support (through consultancy, training, coaching, and other forms of capacity building) approximately 50 non-governmental organisations and church-based partner organisations of the Client in South Africa. The consultancy and support services to be provided are designed to strengthen the capacities of partner organisations in the areas of financial management (Lot 1) and outcome-and-impact-oriented planning, monitoring and evaluation (PME) (part 2) in order to meet the Client s funding requirements.

The procurement documents, including the letter of tender, are available for download under bfdw.de/csszaf

The procurement documents, including the letter of tender, are available for download under bfdw.de/csszaf

The tender must be submitted in writing by 31 January 2020, 12:00 UTC +1 (Europe/ Berlin) to the following email address: CSS_ZAF@ewde.de. The tender must be received electronically at the above email address by the time and date above.

For more information about our organisation and our work, visit our website at https://www.brot-fuer-die-welt.de/en/bread-for-the-world/.

Closing date: 2020-02-02

INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS (ICRC)

An independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war and armed violence

The ICRC regional delegation in Pretoria is looking for a suitable candidate

to fill the following vacancy:

HR Manager

Minimum required qualification & experience:

Minimum of a bachelor s degree or equivalent in HR, Business Administration or Organization Development.

Specialized training in Change Management is a must and training in Project cycle management would be an asset.

10 -12 years overall professional experience with 3-8 years of progressive leadership experience in HR positions.

International experience as an HR Manager or HR Executive, preferably in the humanitarian sector, would be

a distinct asset

Very good command of English

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to create and maintain

partnerships at all levels of the delegation, both with staff and managers;

Strong analytical, decision making and organizational skills and ability to

handle multiple priorities in an autonomous manner

Function description:

• Understands the Regional and the Delegation HR strategy and oversee its implementation within the Delegation
• Be accountable for the delivery of HR services in a Regional Delegation
• Validates and ensures HR processes and policies are delivered consistently and accordingly to all relevant guidelines
• Advises and guides Line Managers in the execution of core people management responsibilities.
• Supervises HR Teams in the execution of daily HR activities and provides necessary guidance and advice
• Implements ad-hoc HR projects and initiatives from HR

Please submit your application (letter of motivation, CV,

copies of certificates/diploma) to Pre_hr_services@icrc.orgor ICRC, 202 East Avenue,Arcadia

Closing date: 2020-02-03

About Doctors Without Borders (MSF)

Doctors without Borders (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation committed to two objectives: providing medical assistance to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion, natural and man-made disasters; and speaking out about the plight of the populations assisted. MSF offers assistance to people based only on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Today, MSF is present in more than 60 countries, where thousands of MSF doctors, nurses, logisticians, water-and-sanitation experts, and other medical and non-medical professionals work together to bring essential health services to people caught in humanitarian crises.

Summary of the Position

This Regional Communication Advisor position has been decentralised from the MSF Operational Centre Brussels (MSF OCB) to Southern Africa since 2011. As of 2020, a Regional Operational Support Team will be established in Johannesburg to serve 10 field projects in Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe. The Regional Communication Advisor is a member of the Communication Department at MSF Southern Africa that has a remit to engage audiences in the region, raising awareness about medical humanitarian needs and issues.

Purpose & Mandate of the Position

• The Regional Operational Communication Advisor (ROCA) is responsible for providing operational communications support to MSF projects and will be the focal point for communication on HIV and TB for MSF Operational Centre Brussels (OCB).
• The ROCA has the following responsibilities:
  • Provides technical support to communication staff based in the region (currently Field Communication Officers in Zimbabwe and Malawi, and a Field Communication Managers in Mozambique and South Africa)
  • Maintains close links with the MSF Regional Operational Support Team, once established. The position maintains regular contacts with the MSF OCB Operational Communication Unit (including the Creative Content Team) to ensure coherence in approach, messaging and quality of OCB operational communication output. He/She also travels regularly to the above-mentioned project countries or other countries when required.
  • Defines and helps implement operational communications strategies in coordination with the projects in the region.
  • Collaborates closely with the MSF Southern Africa communications team and is line-managed by the MSF Southern Africa Communications Director.
  • Engages with the Southern Africa Medical Unit (SAMU) to keep up to date on TB and HIV related issues.
  • Shares information to keep the Southern Africa communications team and office up to date on operational communication issues within the region.
  • Supports members of the Southern Africa Communication Department, and receives their support when required. The expected output of the collaboration is to maximise the impact of MSF s regional communications.

Main Activities

• Support and advise the teams managing operations at field level in their communications activities and strategies, providing information on these interventions and helping MSF globally to continue exposing the medical humanitarian needs of the population it helps;
• Provide support to Field Communications Managers/Officers and to MSF Project Coordinators to develop communication strategies for these projects;
• Support, coach, mentor and advise field communication professionals;
• Signal issues on which MSF should consider positioning itself publicly, based on its medical activities, analyses and observations and help define strategies, messages, target audiences and tools for communicating such issues;
• Support field communication staff in designing and implementing strategies for creating and enhancing understanding of MSF, its principles and its activities in the above-mentioned countries;
• Produce or oversee the production of communication tools for MSF media, external media and social media on the activities in the countries covered;
• In collaboration with the Project Coordinators, as well as the Analysis Department or other Communication Advisors, develop and implement specific strategies for public communication to support advocacy efforts on topics and issues at stake in the countries covered according to the needs;
• Respond to communication needs following emergency or crisis situations in the project countries;
• Facilitate information sharing (reactively and actively) for the wider MSF network on the activities in countries and topics covered;
• Act as a focal point for communication for issues related to HIV and TB
• On occasion, manage the production and dissemination of packages that go beyond the region on themes like HIV, TB, migration, water and sanitation, sexual violence
• Cover temporarily for communication colleagues on other countries/topics depending on operational communication needs within OCB.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in communication or international journalism;
• Knowledge and understanding of how media function, internationally and on national or local levels coupled with strong knowledge and competence with social media;
• Work experience in Southern Africa;
• Excellent English writing skills (to be evaluated during the selection process);
• Experience in production of communications tools (written, visual and multimedia);
• A strong sense of individual initiative combined commitment to teamwork, negotiation skills;
• Ability to work independently in multinational, culturally diverse teams across the region
• Ability to coach and support without micro-managing;
• Flexible and solution-oriented and capable to operate in an organisational setup in transition;
• Availability to travel on short notice.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of MSF operational communications processes is a strong asset;
• Experience or deep understanding of issues surrounding HIV/AIDS, TB, migration, sexual violence and emergency responses.
• Knowledge of Southern African languages

Apply online here: Please provide a one-page motivation letter, your comprehensive CV with details of 3 contactable references.

Closing date for all applications is 3 February 2020

Closing date: 2020-02-11

• Title: Operations Associate (G7), Temporary Appointment
• Duty Stations: Pretoria, South Africa
• Contract Type: Temporary Appointment
• Contract Level: G7
• Application Deadline: 11 February 2020 (midnight, Pretoria time)
• Start Date: ASAP

Organizational context
Regional Bureau for Southern Africa in Pretoria covers the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mozambique, Namibia, Reunion, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. UNHCR operations in Southern Africa cover a wide variety of contexts - both urban and camp-based populations as well as internally displaced persons and also provides support regarding statelessness, voluntary repatriation, local integration and resettlement. The responsibilities and implementation of the refugee and internally displaced persons programmes in the region are often shared between UNHCR, UN agencies, host governments and partners.

The Operations Associate works under the direct supervision of the Senior Operations Officer and will be the focal person responsible for liaising with the other units as deemed necessary and required by the senior management.

As a member of the Operations Unit, and working under the Senior Operation officers, the incumbent must demonstrate a knowledge and working experience with the Humanitarian sector and thus understand core humanitarian principles. Within the bureau, the incumbent will have regular contact with other sections/units to support the Senior Operation Officers on accountability efforts, including to ensure that the necessary resources are allocated to address protection and operational gaps. S/he will support the assessment and analysis of the needs of persons of concern, contribute to the review and analysis of operations plans through the year and for end-year reports, and support the collection of information concerning the support and personnel needs expressed by the country offices.

The incumbent will not supervise any support staff.

Duties and Responsibilities
Review operational data, regional and country operations plans and ensure that plans are correctly set up by verifying indicators, budget lines, prioritization and apportioning.
Create reports; conduct regular regional, operation-specific and comparative analyses of plans through Focus and MSRP to create appropriate tables for Operations Officers.
Initiate administrative processing of implementing instruments, sub-agreements and closure of projects at the Operations level.
Contribute to the preparation of plans, reports, project documents and submissions for donor funding by drafting and reviewing text and preparing budgets.
Prepare background information of use in discussions within the Country Operations, Bureau, Divisional Support and field Offices.
Keep abreast of the events that may affect the situation of persons of concern (PoCs) in the countries/operations under AoR and provide regular reports and relevant information on developments regarding the situation of PoCs as appropriate.
Follow-up, in close coordination with the Supply Unit, on the purchase requests with the concerned Operations and prepare draft memos with field inputs for submission to Committee on Contract.
Liaise with Donor Relations, maintains records of status of contributions, commitments, availability of funds, compiles data and produces financial reports to be attached to Appeals or reports.
Keep track of up-dated Fact-Sheets of Country and Regional Operations.
Gather information from the press and other public sources to facilitate the Operations Officers analysis of political and social developments impacting on UNHCR s operations.
Provide support to improve effective communication and facilitate the sharing of best practices amongst countries/operations and keep track of up-dated reports and fact-sheets of Country and Regional Operations.
Perform other duties as required.

Essential minimum qualifications and professional experience required
The ideal candidate will possess the qualification and experiences listed below:

Education: Completion of secondary education with post-secondary training/certificate in Business Administration, Economics, Political Science, Law or related fields
Work Experience: Minimum 6 years of relevant job experience
Excellent judgment with proven ability to deal with complex, interrelated issues and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and ability to establish an enabling working environment.
Advanced IT skills in MS Office
Strong reporting skills and the ability to deliver quality results on time are required.
Proficiency in English and working knowledge of French is mandatory.

Desirable Key Competencies
Training in programme design, monitoring & evaluation.
Extensive experience in International Relations.
Knowledge of UNHCR's operational rules and procedures.
Direct experience as Programme or Operations Associate
Knowledge of and familiarity with operations in Africa and its range of challenges and issues from political to humanitarian perspectives is beneficial.

To apply, please go tohttps://www.unhcr.org/5e1d85824.

Closing date: 11 February 2020 (midnight, Pretoria time).

The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Closing date: 2020-02-20

COUNTRY: South Africa

DUTY STATION: Johannesburg with regular visit in the Region (Malawi, Mozambique, Madagascar and Comoros Islands)

NGO: OXFAM Italy

DEPARTMENT: Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid

POSITION: Finance Grant Manager for ADAPTATION FUND / UN-HABITAT Project

CONTRACT: Temporary Contract

STARTING DATE: In April 2020

DURATION: 1 year renewable

REPORTING TO: Head of Grant Management Office based in Florence (Italy)

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: 20/02/2020

WHO WE ARE

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

We tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women and we will not stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 20 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness.

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of anyone. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Note:All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records.

DESCRIPTION

OXFAM received a grant by UN-HABITAT for implementing a four year s multi-country project focus on urban resilience. The project is funded by Adaptation Fund and will be implemented in partnership by Oxfam and UN Habitat.

In alignment with the Adaptation Fund Results Framework, in particular Outcome 2 Strengthened institutional capacity to reduce risks associated with climate-induced socioeconomic and environmental losses , Outcome 3 Strengthened awareness and ownership of adaptation and climate risk reduction processes at local level and Outcome 4 Increased adaptive capacity within relevant development and natural resource sectors , the project has the following objectives:

1. To develop capacities and establish conditions to adapt to the adverse effects of climate change in vulnerable cities of Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique and the Union of Comoros;

2. To promote inter-country experience sharing and cross-fertilisation regarding the adaptation to transboundary climate-related natural hazards and disseminate lessons learned for progressively building urban climate resilience in south-eastern Africa.

The project is made by three components:

1. Preparation, implementation and sustainable management of 23 sub-projects at the city level, that will represent the most significant part of the project in terms of funding.

2. Tools and guidelines development and training delivery at the national level.

3. Inter-country experience sharing, cross-fertilisation and dissemination of lessons learned at the regional level, aligned with the need of a regional project to promote new and innovative solutions to climate change adaptation for urban areas in multiple countries affected by common/transboundary climatic threats.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

She/He will be responsible for the overall budget (forecast and follow up)

She/He will monitor that the project is implemented in accordance with UN-HABITAT guidelines

She/He will assist and support the country team in the correct implementation of the budget and recommend any diversion from the grant award agreement

She/He will assist the country team in the donor s compliance

She/He will submit to the HQ at quarterly a consolidated financial report according to OIT template

She/He will prepare the official financial reports, included the financial annexes, if any and verify the correspondence of the financial information in the narrative/technical reports

She/He will conduct regular visits in the countries

She/He will prepare and control the full project documentation

She/He will conduct the audits

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

At least 5 years of experience in the administrative and financial management of the humanitarian aid projects funded by institutional donors

Consolidated experience in management control (accounting and treasury, budgeting, procurement, monitoring, reporting, auditing)

The knowledge of ADAPTATION FUND / UN-HABITAT guidelines is an asset

Consolidated experience in the multi-country Partnership and sub-projects

Excellent knowledge of the English and French language. Italian language is an asset

Availability to regular trips to the Region for missions;

Experience in Africa countries is high desirable.

Very good knowledge of Excel spreadsheet

Knowledge of an accounting program is desirable

Excellent relationship management skills with international partners;

Ability to work in teams and predisposition to interpersonal relationships;

Precision, reliability, autonomy, flexibility and problem solving attitude are required for this position.

This job description is not incorporated in the contract. It is intended as a guide and should not be viewed as an inflexible specification as the position will be detailed in specific ToR

SELECTION PROCESS

CVs will be pre-selected according to their coherence with the required profile. Selected candidates will be contacted for a written test and those who are considered eligible will be called for interviews. In case interviews will be held in Florence, Italy, travel costs on account of candidate. For candidates who are not in Italy the first interview will be conducted through phone or Skype.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Note: for more information about the organization, please consult our webpage: www.oxfamitalia.org

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send their CV, the details of 3people in Line Managementwho will serve as professionalreferencesand motivation letter,all in English or French, before 20/02/2020to selezioni@oxfam.it.

Please specify in the subject: **Grant Manager UN-Habitat_**name***surname***

Closing date: 2020-03-01

Vera Solutions is a social enterprise and certified B Corporation building cloud and mobile applications for social impact organizations worldwide. Our clients more than 300 organizations in over 55 countries include major iNGOs and grant-making organizations, social enterprises, and community-based organizations.

Position Overview

As a Fellow, you ll work with a diverse global team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that transform the ability of social sector organizations to collect, manage, and use their data.

You ll be a key member of our consulting teams, designing, configuring, and implementing customized systems that speak to the unique needs of Vera s clients. Fellows play key roles across all aspects of the project cycle - from determining the needs of the client and translating those needs into technical specifications, building customized data systems, integrating products, testing systems, and training users.

Fellows join as part of a cohort, which allows you a support network to ensure accelerated growth in this role. You will benefit from ongoing learning opportunities, leadership development, and mentorship from leaders within Vera. Along with all new Fellows, you will attend a weeklong training program in August that will mix intensive sessions on the project lifecycle and Salesforce, with team-building and professional skills development activities. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to research new technologies, support directors in the sales process, and build relationships with our clients. All consultants on our team may travel to the field on short-term assignments to gather client requirements or conduct trainings on newly-implemented systems.

As a consultant with Vera, you ll gain valuable experience with Salesforce, the world s leading cloud-computing platform, currently used by more than 150,000 for-profit and 30,000 non-profit and higher education organizations worldwide. You will gain first-hand experience implementing program monitoring, management, and evaluation systems in health, education, human rights, and other development sectors, while working in a global marketplace.

You will join a team of passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, all dedicated to improving the way social impact organizations operate. We re a self-motivated, creative group, and we emphasize collaboration, flexibility, and professionalism. Vera is a young, rapidly growing company; we encourage all team members to push their own boundaries and drive the company in new directions.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor s degree what you studied isn t critical; what you re passionate about is
• 1+ years professional experience, especially in consulting, international development, or technology
• Project management experience
• Experience working with (cloud) relational databases Salesforce strongly preferred
• Curiosity and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional work ethic eager to hit the ground running and contribute to team s success
• Strong aptitude for technology and data
• Excellent written and verbal communication (English) and relational skills
• Demonstrated interest in the social sector
• Collaborative spirit excited to work on diverse teams
• Availability and enthusiasm for some international travel

Desirable

• Experience working with Salesforce and the Force.com platform
• Experience in consulting/professional services, or product design
• Working fluency in other languages in which Vera operates, including French, Portuguese, or Spanish
• Advanced degree

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