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Closing date: 2019-04-22

Habitat for Humanity International seeks to appoint a Learning and Organizational Development (LOD) Manager to be based either in Bratislava Slovakia or Pretoria South Africa. Under the leadership and direction of the EMEA Human Resources, Learning and Organizational Development Director (EMEA HRLOD Director), the Manager, Learning and Organizational Development (LOD) works collaboratively with Global LOD, Area Office (AO) subject matter experts, and National Directors to develop and support area-wide organizational strategies that will increase the quality and impact of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) programs. The LOD Manager will oversee the integrated delivery of a core set of services and solutions to the organization in the following areas: talent management, people and leadership Development, learning strategies, innovation and capacity development, succession planning, knowledge management and learning systems.

Travel: 25% in the EMEA region or International

Main Responsibilities:

People Development and Capacity Building

Liaise and work with the HR function to support the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the strategic plan objectives related to people development including, but not limited to, organizational core competencies, leadership development and succession planning.

Support the EMEA HRLOD Director to develop the EMEA LOD strategy.

Identify, consolidate and develop appropriate resources for capacity development programs and activities (both internal and external resources).

Facilitate access to training resources and capacity building support for HFHI staff and national offices. These may include conducting training, engagement of trainers, establishing institutional links, identifying opportunities for staff exchange or mentoring.

Develop, with subject matter experts, a roster of external resources to support learning and development.

Organizational development

Work collaboratively with the EMEA HRLOD Director and Regional Program Managers in building the capacity of leaders in EMEA including National Organizations (NOs), using various methodologies of change leadership and management.

Support the implementation of a talent management framework and culture building to ensure the effective nurture and retention of critical organizational skills, expertise and leaders in the EMEA region.

Lead the implementation of the regional partnerships in support of the HFHI Strategic Plan, in the area of learning programs and strategies; and support resource mobilization programs, as appropriate.

Together with the HR team, support succession planning in the region.

Coordinate and manage efforts to access resources and support for national offices such as subject matter experts, establishing institutional links, funding, creative partnerships that support capacity building, identifying opportunities for staff exchange or mentoring and coaching.

Facilitate the documentation of best practices and support area level communities of practice/networks in managing their information and knowledge management and capacity building needs.

Develop integrated strategies for linking and sharing resources and information, including external partnerships, internal HFHI networks, and communities of practice.

Manage or coordinate different training initiatives, workshops and major regional events with EMEA departments

Co-lead and provide support to new and innovative approaches in processes design, learning strategies as well as e-learning approaches.

Participate in or support global LOD interventions and special initiative and take the lead in cascading and contextualizing for the EMAE region where possible.

Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning

Develop and implement strategies and frameworks for organizational learning that enable EMEA AO and NO staff to acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required to carry out their work effectively.

Effectively position EMEA within the HFHI system to foster consistency in approach and promote and support HFHI s system wide knowledge management and knowledge sharing efforts.

Strengthen and maintain a knowledge management framework, identifying key areas of knowledge required by the organization and its staff and ensure relevant information is published on Area and global Habitat knowledge management databases (EMEA Office website, EMEA Network, My Habitat Intranet)

Periodically review existing knowledge management systems and technology (EMEA intranet/Microsoft Office365) for effectiveness and efficiency and suggest improvements.

Take oversight of knowledge management systems at area level, working collaboratively with the Knowledge Systems Consultant and relevant HQ departments.

Other

Actively represent the area office in relevant global networks and working groups within and outside of HFHI.

Represent EMEA in global organizational initiatives on knowledge sharing, knowledge management and learning initiatives and events

Carry out additional responsibilities and projects as assigned.

Experience required:

Bachelor's Degree in social science, education, human resources or similar field required.

5 years related work experience.

At least 5 years experience and demonstrated success in Knowledge Management.

At least 5 years experience and demonstrated success in networks (Communities of Practice) management and facilitation.

At least 5 years experience and demonstrated success in managing projects from conceptualization to completion.

At least 5 years experience in design and delivery of capacity building programs using multiple delivery methods and evaluation of learning programs that support key organizational initiatives

Proficiency level in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Intranet and Internet, various software applications and databases.

Fluency in written and spoken English.

Core competencies required:

Knowledge and understanding of different cultures and teamwork across borders.

Knowledge and understanding of networking and partnership building.

Technical competencies required:

Excellent understanding of strategic organizational learning, capacity building, knowledge management and change management methodologies.

Excellent knowledge of adult learning methodologies including group facilitation techniques.

Well-developed understanding of effective process design, management and facilitation.

Strong consulting and coaching skills supporting individuals and teams

Knowledge and understanding of the humanitarian industry, including how INGOs operate in the global, regional and local context. Understanding of HFHI current ministry and operations is preferred.

Submit your CV along with a letter of motivation to emeahr@habitat.org

Kindly quote the title of the vacancy in the subject of the email.

Closing Date for applications is 22 April 2019

The position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package in the nonprofit organization market.

HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Closing date: 2019-04-28

We are seeking a Finance and Logistics Officer, based in South Africa, who will play a key role in our new ASRH programme by supporting our programme and grant financial reporting and monitoring, project and HR administration and logistics management.

Responsibilities:

The Finance and Logistics Officer will work with a small programme team to efficiently allocate resources and operationalise the programme. This involves implementing and monitoring finance and administration policies and procedures, supporting costing of workplans and regularly analysing spend against forecast, organising logistics.

Person specification:

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Relevant experience on a donor funded programme in a similar role
• Experience in preparing and monitoring budgets and developing monitoring and reporting systems
• Experience of overseeing medium to large sized grants awarded to sub-contracted organisations
• Experience of managing programme logistics and ability to provide financial analysis for decision-making
• Experience in using QuickBooks accounting software

Other information:

Options is an equal opportunities employer.

All applicants must have the right to live and work in South Africa

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.

Application process:

• To apply, please send your CV with a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role to Phillida Mason at opportunities@options.co.uk. Candidates should state the role (Finance and Logistics Officer) and their name in the email submission subject header.
• Closing date for applications is: midnight 28th April 2019, please note this is a rolling recruitment and we will be closing the advert earlier if we find a suitable candidate.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. Interviews will be on a rolling basis.
• Start Date: ASAP (the induction would take place in our Kenya office from 7th until the 10th May)

Closing date: 2019-04-30

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

Grants & Contracts (GRACON) - 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 finance department, contributes to realizing this purpose through: Innovation in finding solutions which help Pact keep its competitive edge of compliance, risk management, and financial reporting; Collaboration through being approachable and responsive; Simplicity in making the complex understandable; Clarity in communication.

Position Overview

The Grants and Contracts Manager (GCM) is responsible for the efficient and effective administration of prime awards with U.S. Government and non-U.S. Government donors. The responsibility for administrative oversight includes the entire life of an award, focusing on regulatory compliance, assessment and mitigation of business risks, and enforcement of Pact s policies and procedures. The GCM also serves as a technical resource to Pact staff in interpreting donor rules and regulations and acts as a primary point of contact for contractual discussions and negotiations with donors. In addition to prime award administration, the GCM also provides agreement and regulatory technical and compliance support and advice to sub-grant administration, contracting, and procurement activities under prime awards and new business bid reviews and proposal development. The Grants and Contracts Manager works closely with other members of the Agreement Management team and on cross-functional basis with those within the regional portfolios.

The GCM reports to the Director of Agreement Management, or to others as designated by Director of Agreement Management.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-proposal/Proposal:

• Review, advise and provide input regarding RFPs, RFAs, APSs, and other types of bid requests or donor solicitations and proposal preparation with regards to regulatory, risk mitigation, or potential compliance issues. Prepares and advises regarding teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements and other similar arrangements with partners.
• Coordinates with the Financial Planning and Analysis team contributing as needed and providing compliance and regulatory input on proposal budgets and budget notes, cost and pricing information, level of effort, indirect cost calculations and presentation.
• Conducts due diligence and preparation of certain regulatory-specific component parts to proposal, such as representations and certifications.

Prime Award Negotiation and Project Implementation/ Sub-award Management:

• Leads the review, comment and negotiation of prime awards with donors, including direct with communications donor.
• Provide guidance to portfolio team, including in-country staff, regarding agreement and donor requirements throughout life of award.
• Facilitate resolution of agreement-related issues and requirements with donor or sub-partner throughout life of award.
• Handles requests to donors, e.g. for approvals, authorizations, or waivers, and facilitates responses to donor inquiries throughout life of the award.
• Reviews sub-awards and supporting documentation and provides guidance to country office staff on sub-award management.
• Reviews and prepares, as needed, of other agreements, contracts, or purchase orders related to project implementation, e.g. leases or commercial vendor agreements.
• Facilitates processing of notices of new awards or award modifications and financial and other data related to subawards.
• Support award document management and monitor compliance with award deliverables and requirements.
• Monitors award throughout its lifecyle for potential business risks and actively engages with cross-functional team on mitigation of risks as they arise.
• Initiates or participates in compliance reviews and supports internal controls reviews and monitoring or facilitation of implementation of corrective action plan, as requested.
• Upon close-down of a project, assists in close-outs, including technical assistance and backstopping to country offices; assist with final disposition of property

Management of Staff

• Responsible for direct supervisor of Grant and Contract Specialist and Grant and Contract Coordinator assigned to portfolio.
• Responsible for training, mentoring and overall performance management of Specialist and Coordinator.

Other Departmental Support:

• Contribute to revisions and development of template documents and manuals and assist in maintaining template documents and manuals.
• Contribute to development of relevant policies and procedures.
• Contribute to periodic regulatory or other guidance/ briefing materials or presentations.
• Provide training on regulatory and other matters to staff across the organization, including remote training to country offices, and lead presentations on awards or other matters.
• Supports and participates in community of practice and other mechanisms for knowledge sharing
• Maintains and administers organization s reporting in government databases.
• Prepare status or other reports as requested.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelors degree, with preference for a Masters degree
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years experience working with U.S. Government contracts either with a for-profit or not-for profit implementer or with a U.S. Government agency
• Working knowledge of U.S. regulations and requirements applicable to development assistance and acquisition including OMB Circulars (e.g. A-122), 22 CFR 226 and 22 CFR 228, ADS, FAR, AIDAR, CAS, FFATA, DSSR, FTR

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in administering U.S. government grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts
• Experience with grants and contracts requirements of other bilateral donors, including Dfid, SIDA, DANIDA, or multilateral donors such as Global Fund, EU, United Nations, or World Bank
• Experience with private foundations, corporate engagement, and corporate donors
• Fluent English and proficiency in another language from a Pact region
• Experience working in multicultural work-environment and decentralized field-driven organization
• Experience supervising others
• Ability to travel internationally periodically

Pact provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please apply here at https://careers-pactworld.icims.com/jobs/1179/senior-grants-and-contracts-manager/job

Closing date: 2019-04-30

Habitat for Humanity International seeks to appoint a Program Operations Intern to be based in Pretoria. The objective of this internship is to provide an opportunity for the incumbent to gain work-based experience through exposure and involvement in Habitat for Humanity s International Projects and also to provide exposure to a professional working environment while gaining knowledge and insight into the housing/human settlements sector. This position will be reporting to the Regional Program Manager.

Length of internship: 12 months, full time (4 days a week).

Terms of Reference for the Internship:

Under the supervision of the Regional Program Manager/s, the intern will be expected to focus on the following:

• Conduct desktop research (internet-based) that will feed into a range of documents such as project proposals, country assessments, strategic plans, presentations and reports;
• Read, analyze and present information for use in project reports or other strategic documents
• Identify valuable program models (either unique or synergistic) that can be included on learning platforms across the region. These may be compiled through methodologies such as case studies.
• Undertake country follow up and monitoring of organizational or program-related submissions, reports and deliverables (engage national organizations on progress or required submissions)
• Provide project management support on special projects with involvement in the full project management life cycle
• Assist with the planning and logistics of any program-related meetings, workshops or other events.
• Administrative support - assist with travel bookings, travel claims and other project administrative support tasks
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Expected Outcomes:

At the end of the internship, the following outcomes are envisaged:

• Completed reports, content papers, presentations and recommendations as tasked on different assignments
• A noteworthy contribution made to the learning platform of EMEA
• Experience and understanding of Habitat for Humanity s program-related processes and systems, and enhanced skills in project management
• Experience of a range of administrative processes in Habitat for Humanity
• Insight and experience of working in an international Non-Profit Organization with a diverse team of people
• Knowledge gained of the housing/human settlements sector

Essential Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in a related field Development Studies, Public & Development Administration, Project Management, Social Sciences or Housing & Human Settlements. A postgraduate qualification would be a definite advantage.
• Have computer skills particularly MS Office, Power Point, MS Project and intermediate Excel skills.

Required qualities:

• Must be well-organized, detail-oriented and be able to work well both independently and in a team environment. The person must enjoy research work and have a strong analytical mind.
• Must be enthusiastic, creative and self-motivated.
• Should be willing to do administrative work.
• Readily listens to other perspectives and is open to learning.
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in two-way communication.

Other Relevant Information

• Interns are urged to complete the full term of their internship and will accordingly receive a reference on successful completion thereof.
• The intern must keep confidential any and all unpublished information made known during the course of the internship and not publish any reports or papers on the basis of information obtained except with the written approval and authorization of HFHI

Submit your CV along with a letter of motivation to emeahr@habitat.org

Kindly quote the title of the vacancy in the subject of the email.

Closing Date for Applications is 30 April 2019

HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Closing date: 2019-04-30

Job location: Pretoria or Nairobi. If Pretoria, candidates must be currently authorized to work in South Africa.

Travel: Up to 30% travel in the field and work with communities, National offices and partnering organizations.

Habitat for Humanity seeks to appoint a Resilient Housing Technology Specialistto be based in Pretoria or Nairobi. This position ensures adherence to HFHI s housing quality standards in housing construction and technologies supported by Sub Saharan African (SSA) National Organizations (NOs) or by partners. Special attention is paid to incremental housing construction processes. The specialist will also provide support to SSA NOs in the planning, design, monitoring and evaluation of (1) preparedness and mitigation, (2) post disaster reconstruction and recovery and (3) construction and non-construction housing support services (HSS) for low-income families and communities. In carrying out his/ her work, the Resilient Housing Technology Specialistwill interact with other Area Office (AO) and NOs staff, partner organizations and contracted subject matter experts.

DUTIES/AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Strategy and planning:

• Ensure that HFHI Housing quality standards and policies related to housing technologies, construction practices, and DR3 (Core Humanitarian Standards, Standards of Excellence, Sphere, Global metrics tool-GMT) are understood and adhered to at all stages of program/ project design, implementation and evaluation
• Develop and implement processes (monitoring, evaluating, reporting) to ensure quality in construction implemented by AO, NOs or partners in SSA, particularly around incremental housing processes and sustainable building practices.
• Support the development and evaluation of DR3 strategies and processes in SSA s AO, NOs, Financial service providers (FSPs) or other partners.
• Conduct research and develop guidelines and recommendations for the adaptation of appropriate/ alternative/ innovative construction technologies in HFHI projects including promoting new solutions and approaches for resilience building, climate change adaptation and sustainability.
• Contribute to the development of SSA strategy and DR3 related programs including fundraising strategies and efforts and regional and sub-regional level.

Institutional technical support and capacity building:

• Assist in the design and promote mainstreaming of resilience building products and services and delivery models for market-based actors, HFH NOs and other implementing partners, including assessing the suitability and feasibility of resilient technologies, alternative construction practices, and DR3 interventions.
• Develop and deliver trainings, orientation, reference materials and tools to assist EMEA SSA AO, NOs, FSPs, and other third-party implementing partners in developing and professionalizing their staff capacity in disaster risk reduction and response, construction management, quality control and safety
• Be a resource to EMEA AO, SSA NOs, and other implementing partners in general in the field of construction and resilience technologies and methodologies
• Collect and disseminate best practices in construction techniques, recovery and resilience building, alternative construction technologies and other housing support services.

Project design, monitoring and evaluation:

• For the SSA region, provide input and advice on disaster risk reduction and response and construction and technical related issues to project design, proposals and budgets
• Support project monitoring and conduct project evaluations ensuring the quality of construction and DR3 processes, delivery, outputs and outcomes as planned or requested.
• Advice on planning and management of selected construction projects through the project life cycle
• Conduct construction quality assurance audits through site visits; advise on adjustments, improvements and corrective actions in construction technologies and processes,
• Collect and disseminate lessons learned in the field of disaster risk reduction and construction.
• Monitor progress on SSA NO construction and DR3 projects (GMT)

Representation and collaboration:

• Participate in HFH relevant communities of practice and initiatives, collaborate with colleagues across the HFH network (HQ, AOs and Nos).
• Network and develop partnerships with organizations working in housing technologies, construction, resilience, and other fields related to affordable housing and settlements.
• Network and represent HFH EMEA in technical working groups and meetings organized at regional and sub-regional level in SSA.
• Network and represent HFH EMEA in meetings with FOI and other donors interested in resilience building, risk reduction, climate change adaptation, recovery and reconstruction, urbanization and environmental issues.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor s degree in Construction Engineering or Architecture or/ and a relevant degree with a focus on construction and housing technologies.
• In depth knowledge and experience in affordable housing technologies and construction, incremental housing processes, and related appropriate products and services.
• Minimum three years of experience in construction and construction quality assurance processes.
• Experience in humanitarian assistance, international development, shelter and settlements, recovery and reconstruction, risk reduction, preferably in Africa.
• Knowledge and experience in project management, project design and implementation.
• Consultancy/advisory skills.
• Strong computer skills Excel, PowerPoint, CAD
• Fluency in English, written and spoken, is essential.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-cultural team
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and interdependently within a team
• Willingness to affirm and communicate the values and principles of HFHI.

Submit your CV along with a letter of motivation to emeahr@habitat.org

Kindly quote the title of the vacancy in the subject of the email.

Closing Date for applications is 30^thApril 2019

The position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package in the nonprofit organization market.

HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Closing date: 2019-04-30

Habitat for Humanity International seeks to appoint a MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) Intern to be based in Pretoria. This position will be reporting to the MEAL Manager.

The objectives of this internship are;

Provide an opportunity for the incumbent to expand knowledge and gain practical experience in MEAL in relation to the project life cycle.

Provide an opportunity for the incumbent to expand research skills (from design through to analysis and presentation).

Provide an opportunity for incumbent to work and interact with practitioners (MEAL, program implementation, sector specialists) in different countries and contexts within the HFHI network.

Length of internship: 12 months, full time (4 days a week).

Terms of Reference for the Internship:

Under the supervision of the MEAL Manager, the intern will be expected to focus on the following:

• Conduct desktop research that will feed into project design (proposals, log-frames, theories of change) and presentations and reports
• Participate in the articulation of program theory (e.g. Theory of Change, log frames or logic models)
• Participate in the design of data collection tools (for monitoring and for evaluations)
• Draft and/or provide feedback on evaluation TORs and draft evaluation reports
• Draft and /or provide feedback on project/program MEAL plans
• Assist with the planning and logistics for MEAL training and other capacity building events
• Assist with the coordination of MEAL/ Program Management Community of Practice meetings
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Expected Outcomes:

At the end of the internship, the following outcomes are envisaged:

• Increased knowledge of and ability to formulate different evaluation types (based on different approaches and theories)
• Increased knowledge of how to frame and apply MEAL components within the housing sector (e.g. metrics, outputs, outcomes and impacts)
• Increased ability to articulate program theory at different levels e.g. project, program and country level
• Increased understanding of how to cultivate accountability, especially to community members
• Increased understanding of the research / MEAL intersection
• Increased ability to undertake key research tasks e.g. data collection, analysis and presentation
• Improved planning and organizing skills

Essential Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in a related field Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Public & Development Administration, Project Management, Social Sciences, Housing & Human Settlements. A postgraduate qualification would be a definite advantage.
• Have an interest in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) as well as research
• Have computer skills particularly MS Office, Power Point, MS Project and basic Excel skills Statistical Packages for qualitative and quantitative data analysis are desirable.

Required qualities:

• Must be well-organized, detail-oriented and be able to work well both independently and in a team environment. The person must enjoy research work and have a strong analytical mind.
• Must be enthusiastic, creative and self-motivated.
• Should be willing to do administrative work.
• Readily listens to other perspectives and is open to learning.
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Other Relevant Information

• Interns are urged to complete the full term of their internship and will accordingly receive a reference on successful completion thereof.
• The intern must keep confidential any and all unpublished information made known during the course of the internship and not publish any reports or papers on the basis of information obtained except with the written approval and authorization of HFHI

Submit your CV along with a letter of motivation to emeahr@habitat.org

Kindly quote the title of the vacancy in the subject of the email.

Closing Date for Applications is 30 April 2019

HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Closing date: 2019-05-03

Background:

Habitat for Humanity International s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Anchored by the conviction that safe and affordable housing provides a critical foundation for breaking the cycle of poverty, Habitat has helped more than 3 million people construct, rehabilitate or preserve homes since 1976. Habitat also advocates for fair and just housing policies and provides training and access to resources to help more families improve their shelter conditions. As a non-profit Christian ministry, Habitat works in more than 70 countries and welcomes people of all races, religions and nationalities to partner in its mission. For more information, please visit https://www.habitat.org/emea.

Habitat for Humanity Area Office for Europe, Middle East and Africa with location in Pretoria is looking for a Contractor to support our regional IT team with tasks requiring local presence. The EMEA region consists of three offices based in Pretoria, Bratislava, and Nairobi while the cores IT services are provided by the global IT team based in the US and through the global helpdesk. The contractor will work closely with the Regional and Global teams to provide hands-on localised support to our staff based in Pretoria.

Contractor s Responsibilities/Duties:

Servers, Routers / Switch / Cabling, UPS, Wireless: maintenance, reporting of faults, and installation of new equipment as and when required (server equipment is managed remotely by the global IT team based in the US and local infrastructure by an external supplier)

Hardware malfunction: diagnosis and decision on appropriate actions (warranty report, disposal, etc.)

Conference room support: setup of new equipment, troubleshooting, periodic testing, responding to failure reports

General IT support: second tier support when helpdesk or Bratislava based IT are unable to support remotely

There may be additional new projects/tasks as agreed by both parties. The overall management of the consultant and approving of new projects lies with the Financial Reporting and Information Systems Manager.

Main deliverables:

Timely (within 1 working day) response to reported issues

Effective resolution of reported IT problems and/or effective reporting of problem which require a global/regional response

Effective communication regarding the tasks performed with the regional and global IT staff

Any updates or changes are implemented efficiently and effectively

Timeline/level of effort:

• Starting date: 01 June 2019
• Approximately 10 hrs per month

Contractual arrangements:

Professional Service Agreement for a period of 1 year with a possibility of termination/renewal at 1 months notice

Location

• Pretoria, South Africa (HFH office is located on 337 Veale Street, Brooklyn Forum Building, New Muckleneuk, Pretoria 0181

Competencies

• Strong Server O/S System Administration, Network Engineering, and Desktop technology
• Teamwork: ability to work within diverse teams with technical and non-technical users
• Customer focus: ability to focus on realistic solutions and manage expectations of non-technical users
• Project management: proven ability to deliver IT projects from beginning to end
• Service delivery: ability to provide ad-hoc support, understanding of deadlines and ability to identify and prioritize urgent tasks

Required skills and Qualifications

1. Competent supporting Windows Server O/S and WAN/LAN networks with Cisco and Fortinet hardware (Routers and Firewalls).
2. Knowledge of Windows networks, Active Directory and TCP/IP
3. Knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and software, including but not limited to Office 365 and SharePoint
4. In-depth technical knowledge of PC hardware
5. Experience with first-level or second-level user IT support
6. Preferred - two years previous experience in LAN administration
7. MCSE and CNA certifications desired
8. Proficiency in English required

Financial arrangements:

Payment will be disbursed upon submission of a quarterly report of deliverables and certification by the Financial Reporting and Information Systems Manager that the services have been satisfactorily performed and were in line with the plan agreed.

Application Procedure:

All applications must include a structured CV with a motivation letter why candidate considers her/himself the most suitable for the work.

All applications must include a financial proposal - a monthly lump sum fee based on a retainer consisting of 10 hours per month plus any additional costs

Applications with financial proposals should be sent to jpiasecki@habitat.orgby 03 May 2019.

For any questions related to this consultancy, please contact Jakub Piasecki (jpiasecki@habitat.org).

Closing date: 2019-05-05

Grade : Consultant

Ref. # : 004/2019

Duty Station : Various field locations (Chimoio; Beira etc.)

The screening of applications is done on an ongoing basis, so we recommend you to apply as soon as possible.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hungerin our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

On March 15 Tropical Cyclone Idai made landfall near Beira City, Sofala Province, in central Mozambique. The cyclone brought torrential rains and winds to Sofala, Zambezia, Manica and Inhambane provinces. An estimated 1.85 million people were in the path of the cyclone and are now in need of humanitarian assistance WFP s emergency teams are currently responding to the impact.

Build WFP is seeking expressions of interest from professional humanitarian consultants wishing to be considered for emergency response consultancies. Deployment will be to Maputo and Field locations within the Country.

For more on WFP and what we do, please go to http://www.wfp.org/videos/zero-hunger

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive):

• Contribute to formulation of WFP-wide programme policies in line with both organizational strategy and the practical realities of operating in the field; or translate programme policy into Regional/Country level practices. Developing programme guidance and implementation modalities and operations, to ensure a clear and strong connection between HQ and field operations.
• Provide advice and support to COs on moderately complex issues to clarify ambiguities and ensure that policy and programme operations are consistent with WFP policies, Executive Board decisions, and other relevant guidance.
• Provide technical advice or mobilize technical expertise on programme and policy issues including assessment and analysis, the choice of objectives, activities, transfer modalities and appropriate food products, the deployment and testing of innovative approaches and the development of strategies to support government efforts to reduce hunger and malnutrition.
• Assist counterparts in governments and other partners in identifying where food assistance can be usefully employed and provide support and technical expertise for the planning, formulation, and implementation of moderately complex food assistance programmes to strengthen government and community ownership and effectiveness of food security and nutrition programmes at national and sub-national levels.
• Establish and maintain operational partnerships to identify opportunities for collaborative approaches and initiatives that improve assistance packages and support advocacy work.
• Enhance WFP s leadership status in forums relating to the area of specialism, for example, food security, nutrition, livelihoods, resilience or engagement in humanitarian, transition and development contexts through direct participation, briefings, information products, and other materials.
• Manage operational research and evidence building on issues relevant to food assistance.
• Manage the preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports, publications, and a variety of information products or proposals for internal or external use.
• Contribute to resources mobilizations efforts for WFP projects, including clearly articulating the need for food assistance and related programme opportunities, and follow up on the resource situation of projects including commodity and cash availability, seeking advice from senior colleagues where necessary.
• Advice and support the development of functional training in areas of expertise to enhance the capacity of WFP staff and partner to design and deliver effective food assistance programmes.
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of staff to enable high performance.
• Ensure the best use of assigned financial resources for the achievement of set objectives within a moderate budget.
• Contribute to Country Office Emergency Preparedness i.e. early warning, risk analysis, and contingency planning in order to respond to humanitarian crises and needs.
• Other as required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• Has experience working across the Program portfolio including Vulnerability Analysis Mapping (VAM)/Nutrition.
• Has led a Sub Office or a small country/area office programme team or a component of a country office programme portfolio.
• Has engaged in policy discussions and provided input into policy decisions.

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or another field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Language:Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish. Fluency (level C) in Portuguese, WFP s working language, will be an asset.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Qualified applicants will be placed in a pool and may be contacted as the needs arise for consultancy positions in Mozambique. Remuneration levels will be based on the specific terms of reference offered. Please note that consultants would most likely be placed in the heart of the response which may involve difficult living and working conditions. Consultants are independent hires and cannot be simultaneously employed by WFP and receive income or honorarium from other organizations, governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or other. Consultants will be required to undertake a full medical clearance prior to being contracted and to undertake the UN related Security Clearances, trainings and WFP mandatory trainings on Standards of Conduct. This pool will remain active for 6 months.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:5 May 2019

To apply follow the link: https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=104794&company=C0000168410P&username

Closing date: 2019-05-05

Grade : Consultant

Ref. # : 005/2019

Duty Station : Various field locations (Chimoio; Beira etc.)

The screening of applications is done on an ongoing basis, so we recommend you to apply as soon as possible.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hungerin our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

On March 15 Tropical Cyclone Idai made landfall near Beira City, Sofala Province, in central Mozambique. The cyclone brought torrential rains and winds to Sofala, Zambezia, Manica and Inhambane provinces. An estimated 1.85 million people were in the path of the cyclone and are now in need of humanitarian assistance WFP s emergency teams are currently responding to the impact.

Build WFP is seeking expressions of interest from professional humanitarian consultants wishing to be considered for emergency response consultancies. Deployment will be to Maputo and Field locations within the Country.

For more on WFP and what we do, please go to http://www.wfp.org/videos/zero-hunger

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive):

Under the supervision of the CBT Emergency Programme Policy Officer and for the Idai emergency response and its recovery phase, the CBT Programme Policy Officer, will be responsible for the following key duties:

• Contribute towards the development of CBT projects, plans and processes, and their implementation ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance;
• Provide project management support to specific and defined CBT programmes and projects of considerable size/complexity, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that comply with WFP standards and procedures;
• Support and perform actions related to the implementation of the CBT Business Process Model in all phases; from the design of the project responds to the intervention set-up, the implementation and project closure;
• Cooperate with government representatives and implementing partners;
• Support the negotiation of Field Level Agreements or contractual agreements with partners;
• Develop and coordinate CBT and wider programme data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained;
• Research and analyze a range of policy and operational issues to inform the development/update of CBT policies, programmes, and activities;
• Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on CBT programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders;
• Liaise with internal and external counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects and highlight potential risks to project delivery;
• Support the identification, development, and management of potential partnerships to collaborative working leading to improved food assistance packages;
• Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs;
• Other as required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• Has at least three years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in the private or public sector demonstrating high performance.
• Has demonstrated interest and/or experiences in humanitarian and development work;
• Has at least one year of relevant working experience in CBT programming in diverse contexts;
• Has specific experience in the design, set-up, implementation and monitoring of in-kind food, cash, and voucher transfers;
• Has engaged in policy discussions and provided input into policy decisions.
• Has a good understanding of the theory and application of food security and safety net programmes;
• Has a good understanding of Project Management and its application;
• Has a good understanding of CBT programming and proven support in assessing, designing, implementing and monitoring (CBT) programmes
• Has a proactive attitude towards partnership

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or another field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Language:Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish. Fluency (level C) in Portuguese, WFP s working language, will be an asset.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Qualified applicants will be placed in a pool and may be contacted as the needs arise for consultancy positions in Mozambique. Remuneration levels will be based on the specific terms of reference offered. Please note that consultants would most likely be placed in the heart of the response which may involve difficult living and working conditions. Consultants are independent hires and cannot be simultaneously employed by WFP and receive income or honorarium from other organizations, governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or other. Consultants will be required to undertake a full medical clearance prior to being contracted and to undertake the UN related Security Clearances, trainings and WFP mandatory trainings on Standards of Conduct. This pool will remain active for 6 months.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:5 May 2019

To apply follow the link: https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=104795&company=C0000168410P&username

Closing date: 2019-05-05

Grade : Consultant

Reference : 002/2019

Duty Station : Various field locations (Chimoio; Beira etc.)

The screening of applications is done on an ongoing basis, so we recommend you to apply as soon as possible.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hungerin our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

On March 15 Tropical Cyclone Idai made landfall near Beira City, Sofala Province, in central Mozambique. The cyclone brought torrential rains and winds to Sofala, Zambezia, Manica and Inhambane provinces. An estimated 1.85 million people were in the path of the cyclone and are now in need of humanitarian assistance WFP s emergency teams are currently responding to the impact.

Build WFP is seeking expressions of interest from professional humanitarian consultants wishing to be considered for emergency response consultancies. Deployment will be to Maputo and Field locations within the Country.

For more on WFP and what we do, please go to http://www.wfp.org/videos/zero-hunger

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive):

• Consolidate and analyse data from which to inform Country sourcing strategies or plan specialist procurement initiatives that support effective and cost optimising purchase decisions.
• Provide oversight, guidance and support with/to Country Offices with relatively straight forward procurement needs (moderate value commodities, delivering programmes of a similar nature) on implementing best practice procurement policies and procedures, ensuring a strategic, forward purchasing approach to procurement in compliance with wider WFP policies, standards and regulations.
• Lead the implementation of procurement projects of moderate complexity or manage operational activities for a Country Office (e.g. issue tenders, evaluate offers and negotiate/award contracts), to ensure successful procurement of food and non-food commodities or services.
• Collate information and draft appropriate responses to recommendations to support auditing of procurement activities and ensure conformity with compliance rules.
• Identify, develop and maintain strong relationships with all relevant suppliers and vendors to enable WFP to maximise the value of the service delivered.
• Manage and coordinate effective relationships with inspection and superintendent firms to ensure quality control, specification conformity, volume assessment, monitoring and verification of deliveries.
• Work in close collaboration with cross-functional counterparts to align procurement activities and promote an integrated supply-chain approach to food assistance.
• Coordinate and prepare accurate and timely reports of procurement activities to contribute to a WFP wide view that enables informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders, leading to performance optimization. 9. Manage individual procurement officers or small procurement teams ensuring appropriate development and enable high performance.
• Build capacity of WFP staff and external partners to take a strategic and proactive approach to the procurement of food and non-food commodities and services e.g., through provision of training sessions.
• Contribute to preparedness actions, providing technical recommendations and guidance and monitor the management of procurement specific risks.
• Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs. 13. Other as required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• Experience communicating and coordinating with UN agencies/ large international conglomerates.
• Experience working with food commodity markets (incl. experience with freight markets) as well as goods and services needed in support of WFP s Operations and its related market intelligence.
• Experience working with vendors.
• Has experience with budgeting, pipelines and related issues in WFP Corporate Systems.

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:Advanced University degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Engineering, Legal or Accounting or another relevant field, or First University degree with additional relevant work experience and/or training/courses.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish. Fluency (level C) in Portuguese, WFP s working language, will be an asset.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Qualified applicants will be placed in a pool and may be contacted as the needs arise for consultancy positions in Mozambique. Remuneration levels will be based on the specific terms of reference offered. Please note that consultants would most likely be placed in the heart of the response which may involve difficult living and working conditions. Consultants are independent hires and cannot be simultaneously employed by WFP and receive income or honorarium from other organizations, governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or other. Consultants will be required to undertake a full medical clearance prior to being contracted and to undertake the UN related Security Clearances, training and WFP mandatory training on Standards of Conduct. This pool will remain active for 6 months.

Interested individuals meeting the above requirements are requested to apply on the WFP Career Website.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 5 May 2019

To apply follow the link: https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=104791&company=C0000168410P&username