Plan International
West Africa Regional Office

Immeuble Seydi Djamil

Av. Cheikh Anta Diop x Rue Leo Frobenuis - Fann Residenc e

BP: 21121 Dakar Senegal

CONTEXT AND JUSTIFICATION

Plan International has a six years global Disaster Risk Management strategy (DRM) running from 2009 through 2015, with a vision of effective programming that promotes the rights of children and young people, protecting them from threats of natural disasters and conflicts. The West and Central Africa regional implementation plan is based on this global strategy highlighting the need to build on successful DRM programmes and the development of sustainable and integrated capabilities consistent with its global priorities.

The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Strategy implementation plan has been designed to address in part preparedness issues and techniques to re-enforce disaster risk reduction and make this real in our normal development programme planning.

Plan International believes that children, who are most affected by disasters and often the least consulted in disaster management, have the right to participate in disaster management and climate change decisions. Their participation in those decisions can ensure the realization of other child rights enshrined by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, including the right to safety, survival, protection from violence and harm, adequate health care, and education, all of which are compromised in the event of a disaster, natural or man-made. Programme evidence has shown that children have a unique perspective on disaster risks that can improve a community’s overall resilience to disasters, and they are effective communicators of risk to each other and their communities.

Disaster risk reduction (DRR) is a key component in the disaster management cycle, linking disaster preparedness and mitigation activities with long-term community development. Plan International’s experience of working with children in DRR has shown that children’s participation in the identification of hazards and the monitoring of risks in their communities is a central component of a child-centered DRR program. Training children on DRR, therefore, is most effectively centered on conducting, with children, a child-friendly, participatory Hazard, Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (HVCA). The participatory HVCA process with children accomplishes two important objectives: it builds children’s knowledge and skills in DRR, and it enables children to analyze and monitor disaster risks, vulnerabilities, and capacities in their communities, to better protect themselves, and to share their informed views to influence disaster management governance and planning.

It is therefore imperative for Plan West Africa DRM staff and program support teams in general to be prepared and well trained to encourage children to take an active part in the promotion of their own well-being and that of their families and communities, particularly, in terms of reducing the risks in their lives, risk management and reduction in general. Plan International in West and Central Africa region is therefore looking for the service of a consultant to support the capacity building of its above listed staff.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

The overall aim of the training is to strengthen participants’ ability to promote children’s participation in risk management, both in everyday life and relating to disasters (Disaster Risk Reduction) for themselves and others.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

Specifically, the training aims to equip the participants with the following capacities and skills:

• Articulating child to child approach

• Training Children on Disaster Risk Reduction through the Hazard, Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment.

• Action Planning, Monitoring and Evaluating Child-Centered Disaster Risk Reduction Programmes.

• Advocating with Children on Disaster Risk Reduction.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

At the end of training it is expected that the participants have:

• Familiarized themselves with child to child approach

• Been enabled to investigate the main risk Investigated the main risks faced by children in their communities, and explored means of avoiding and mitigating those risks

• Enhanced their DRR knowledge and skills

• The required approach and skills to builds children’s knowledge and skills in DRR

• The ability to use more active methods in their work with children,

• The practical skills to conduct with children a a child-friendly, participatory Hazard, Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (HVCA).

• Been enabled to promote children’s participation in community measures to reduce disaster risks, and thus keep themselves, other children and other community members safe.

TRAINING TECHNICS

The course is expected to be experiential and practical, and should include several practice sessions which will familiarize the participant with child to child and child friendly approaches. It is expected to be creative and participatory, with opportunities for practice and experience. Prior to the start of the course, participants should be sent easy-to-read reading materials to provide background information on topics that will be covered in the course.

TRAININGLANGUAGE

The main training language will be French with a simultaneous English translation.

DURATION AND DATE AND VENUE

5 days training from 15th to 18th February 2016. The venue will be Saly situated at about 80km from Dakar the capital city of the Republic of Senegal

ABOUT THE PARTICIPANTS

A maximum of 20 people including 12 in country DRM advisors and focal points, 4 regional office DRM staffs some invited partners. Exact number to be determined later on. The particpants have expereicne in managing disaster response varying from some to minor disasters to bigger magnitude for others. Expereince and qualification for child centered approach and child centred DRR is limited.

OTHERS

• Plan International in West Africa will organize the venue, materials, accommodation, and transportation for the participants. The consultant will have to budget any technical material needed for this training.

• Plan International will provide simultaneous translation

• Participants who successfully complete the course will be awarded certificates issued by the training consultancy.

Responding consultants shall prepare and submit by 05^th January 2016 a financial and technical proposition including:

• a description of the proposed methodology

• a proposed training agenda

• a detailed budget

• a CV of consultants/researchers (at least 2) who will carry out the training

• two references of previous clients

  to Waro.procurement@plan-international.org

Purpose

ChildFund intends to engage a consultant with expertise in community health and familiarity with donor strategies to support post Ebola Recovery and Pandemic Preparedness to develop ChildFund’s technical approach to support post-Ebola recovery programming.

As part of this assignment, the consultant will work in collaboration with ChildFund’s technical experts (based in Senegal, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia and the Regional and International Office) to conduct an assessment of existing relevant approaches in the region and identify approaches that are in line with donor priorities. The consultant will facilitate internal discussions and decision meetings if needed, to select and further develop regional post-Ebola programming approaches at a country or multi-country level perspective that are in line with ChildFund’s core areas of expertise and program theories of change. The consultant will develop a concept note and capacity statement to be shared with relevant donors to seek funding.

Background

Globally, ChildFund works via local partners at the community level through which we have learned that community engagement and trust are key factors in influencing behavior change. This was especially true in the Ebola emergency response, where ChildFund’s longstanding presence was essential to reducing community resistance to infection prevention and control measures and safe burial practices. Going forward, ChildFund is commissioning a study to build on our deep experience in community health interventions within West Africa in Senegal as well as Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea (which were most affected by the Ebola Emergency) to further promote resiliency within families and communities and strengthen community health referral networks.

ChildFund’s emergency response activities in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea focused on two main programs: 1) social mobilization and awareness raising on Ebola and other basic health issues so as to promote behavior change; and 2) provision of a safe and protective temporary environment for Ebola-affected children who had confirmed contact with an Ebola patient, usually a parent or other primary caregiver, and required monitoring for 21 days for symptom emergence and immediate referral for health or protection concerns. In the latter stages of the emergency period, as schools reopened, ChildFund also focused on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programming in schools, including work with youth and child-led sanitation clubs.

Methodology

The study will consist of four phases of work:

• Review ChildFund’s Past Performance: The consultant will work with designated technical experts in Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Senegal and Regional/International Office staff to conduct a review of ChildFund’s community health program experiences as well as national donor/NGO/government plans for post Ebola interventions in the most affected countries and Senegal. This review can include a field visit to one of the program countries, if considered necessary. The consultant will conduct an analysis of fit with donor interests, peer organizations’ programs and ChildFund’s community health experience to develop recommendations of approaches for further development.

• Hold Technical Approach Decision Meeting: The consultant will present the analysis described above to Senior Management and facilitate a decision on the technical approach that ChildFund will develop further.

• Conduct Field Visit: The consultant may travel to West Africa to get a first-hand in-country impression of the community health situation and have discussions with key government officials, sector ministries, community members, peers NGOs, donors and UN agencies, plus ChildFund staff and local partners involved in community health and the Ebola emergency response. Outputs of this phase will be deeper information and understanding on key community health issues and options, and as far as possible to answer questions on longer term needs of children and how to sustain/restore basic community health and social services in the affected countries of Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone.

• Develop Concept Note and Capacity Statement: The consultant will be responsible for consolidation of ideas into the concept note and capacity statement. If necessary, additional expertise may be brought in from NO/RO/IO level staff as resource persons to provide advice on any aspects of the study work which requires additional inputs.

Deliverables

1. Draw up a methodology to identify types/strengths/gaps in present and past community health programs within the region.
2. Consolidate options based on past performance experiences provided by ChildFund technical experts and identified areas of donor interest.
3. Produce minutes from the decision meeting.
4. Draft the capacity statement concept note, including sample indicators, and a proposal for recommended promising areas of post Ebola emergency interventions in the West Africa region.

Schedule

The assignment is for a 20 days period. The decision meeting must be held before the end of January 2016, and final product should be completed by the end of February 2016.

Skills and Experience

The consultant should have an M.A. or Ph.D. in public health, with 5-10 years field based experience in multiple countries, preferably in Africa. French language skills would be highly valued.

Please apply directly at:
http://childfund-hr.silkroad.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjob&jobid=302619&company_id=15818&jobboardid=479

Offre de stage*: Le Centre d’Ecoute et d’Encadrement pour un Développement Durable*

Description : Le Centre d’écoute et d’encadrement pour un développement durable (CEEDD) est une association sénégalaise basée à Thiès créée en 2005 par 5 groupements de femmes leaders. La mission du CEEDD est de lutter contre la pauvreté en milieu urbain et périurbain dans la région de Thiès par l’autonomisation des populations les plus vulnérables et prioritairement des jeunes et des femmes.

L'objectif de la mission :Appuyer le Centre d'Ecoute et d'Encadrement pour un Développement Durable (CEEDD) dans ses activités de promotion de l'éducation. Le ou la stagiaire sera en lien direct avec les enfants et les jeunes adolescents fréquentant la structure. Ces jeunes parfois en grande difficulté scolaire sont souvent livrés à eux même dans des classes qui comptent entre 50 et 80 élèves ce qui ne permet pas un suivi individuel et un accompagnement pouvant contrer les lacunes dont ils souffrent. Le ou la stagiaire devra mettre en place des actions contribuant à l’épanouissement et au développement personnel de ces jeunes.

Activités du ou de la stagiaire : Animation/Education

-Appui à la coordination des programmes du volet éducation du CEEDD

-Animation et promotion de la bibliothèque du CEEDD

-Participer à la rédaction de projets et à la recherche de financements

-Participer à l'organisation et l'animation d'activités socio-éducatives à destination des enfants du quartier

Expériences / Qualité du candidat: Il est préférable d’avoir déjà animé des activités avec des enfants et adolescents. Une bonne créativité est nécessaire afin de proposer aux jeunes des méthodes qui leur permettent de s’éveiller tout en apprenant. Le candidat ou la candidate devra se montrer patient, avoir un bon relationnel et jouir d’un bon contact avec les enfants.

Lieu de la Mission : Thiès, Sénégal

Date de début de mission : Janvier 2016

Contrat : Bénévolat, Stage

Durée de la mission : De 5 à 6 mois

Salaire/Indemnité : Aucune indemnisation possible

Logement/hébergement : L’hébergement est mis à disposition par la structure en pension complète à 200 euros par mois. Le ou la stagiaire devra s’engager à respecter la charte d’hébergement mise en vigueur par le CEEDD.

Pour candidater veuillez envoyer votre CV et votre lettre de motivation à la personne contact en précisant vos disponibilités : education.ceedd@gmail.com

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are seeking to fill the position of Regional Medical Officer at the P4 level, based in our Regional Country Office in Dakar, Senegal.

Under the functional supervision and guidance of the Chief of Medical Service for the Staff Wellness Division, the Regional Medical Officer P4 will be responsible for the following key duties:

• Carry out frequent and systematic field visits to the top priority countries of the region and report to Regional Directors and RMWM Chief on findings recommending solutions based on local approaches;
• To design and coordinate the delivery of medical services in the region for efficient and effective promotion, prevention and protection of the health and safety of WFP staff following the Wellness Strategy and the Regional strategic objectives;
• Provide technical expertise, advice and solutions that support strategic results, and formulate regional strategies and approaches where appropriate;
• Provide travel medicine services for staff on official travel, incorporating destination-specific health advice, facilitating access to immunization, prophylactic medications and travel medical kits;

• Manage, advise, and report on all health matters related to staff including:

• Performing and assessing medical examinations and clearances for national staff and for locally-recruited staff related to recruitment, periodic medical examination, pre-departure briefing for missions to the field, management or assistance with follow-up of chronic medical conditions diagnosed and for which treatment has already started etc.

• Leaves due to illness;

• Identifying health hazards for staff and/or dependents (work-related and/or environmental);

• Ensuring compliance to all UN medical protocols and recommendations (HIV/AIDS, first-aid training, PEP kit country specific protocols including PICT and VCCT)

• Support WFP Country Offices in the management and monitoring of the implementation of the Service Level Agreements or Memoranda of Understanding regarding the sharing of DPKO/DFS Missions field medical services to WFP staff;

• Access and liaise with local medical facilities to ascertain proper medical care rendered and establish a referral list and updated list of reasonable and customary costs, whilst monitoring and verifying appropriateness, reasonableness and customary nature of major medical bills/treatments as required;

• Provide surge capacity to the corporate and UN System emergency response capacity including mass casualty incidents;

• The RMO is NOT the primary care physician of WFP staff: however s/he does provide first aid and emergency services in response to accidents occurring in the workplace.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education:

· Doctorate in Medicine;

· Postgraduate medical qualification in, preferably, one of the following medical specialities: emergency medicine, internal medicine, occupational health and safety, and/or public health;

· Currently registered to practise medicine in own country or another UN member state is required.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of clinical practice of which, at least, 1-2 years should be in an international organization;
• At least 5 years of successful management of interdisciplinary teams;
• An asset would be experience within the UN system, or similar NGO.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Demonstrated leadership, management and team building skills;
• Excellent communication, presentation and drafting skills;
• Knowledge of addressing the psychosocial needs of humanitarian workers;
• Experience in emergency management (crisis or disaster medicine), travel medicine, tropical and infectious disease;
• Negotiation skills;
• Project design and management;
• Training experience and facilitation is an asset.

Language:

• Fluency in oral and written French with, at least, an intermediate knowledge of English.
• Knowledge of other UN languages (Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages) are desirable.

Terms and Conditions

Selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year and eligible for the Rest and Recuperation (R&R) scheme. He/she will be required to travel abroad sometime to remote and difficult locations.

WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. For more details please visit icsc.un.org

Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

REF: 15-0020118**

Fighting Hunger Worldwidewww.wfp.org u

ApplicationProcedures:

Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/15-0020118

Step 1: Register and create your online CV.

Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.

NOTE: You must complete Step 1 and 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

Deadline for applications: 10 January 2016

Oxfam, la Fondation Schneider, l’Agence Nationale pour l’Emploi des Jeunes (ANPEJ) et UN-Women lancent une recherche sur deux axes :

1. Les enjeux de développement liés à la formation, à l'employabilité, à l’insertion professionnelle des jeunes et à la gouvernance des femmes et des jeunes dans la région de Kédougou. Ces thèmes seront investigués de manière globale, à l’aide des perceptions des jeunes et des femmes qui résident dans dix villages ciblés.
2. L’étude se penchera plus spécifiquement sur la pertinence d’un projet de formation et d’insertion dans le secteur de l’électrification rurale, dont la description figure en annexe, avec en perspective l’implication d’autres partenaires, notamment le Fonds Social Minier.
   CONTEXTE
   L’accès aux services énergétiques modernes, en particulier à l’électricité, est un important levier de développement, de lutte contre la pauvreté et de création d’emplois décents en milieu rural. A ce titre, l’électrification rurale est au cœur des préoccupations de développement du Sénégal, en vue de réduire la disparité entre les taux d’électrification urbaine et rurale (28% cf SIE 2013) et de favoriser l’émergence d’une économie rurale.
   Au Sénégal, la région de Kédougou est la région qui possède le plus faible taux d’électrification rurale (4%) (SIE 2013). Malgré l’exploitation des mines d’or, les villages situés dans le rayon minier sont confrontés à une situation d’extrême pauvreté et de chômage des jeunes. Cependant, dans le cadre de la convention entre l’Etat du Sénégal et les sociétés minières, les vingt quatre (24) villages de la communauté rurale de Khassanto (Kédougou), qui composent le rayon minier, devaient bénéficier des interventions du fonds social minier .
   Selon le Ministère sénégalais de l’industrie, le site de Sabodala, dans le sud-est du pays, est censé générer 8 milliards de FCFA par an au cours des 6 premières années et 18 milliards de FCFA à partir de la 7ème année d’exploitation. Les villages de cette zone devraient disposer d’équipements sociaux de base et de création d’emplois financés par les revenus générés par l’exploitation des mines.
   Pourtant, cette activité, entamée depuis les années 1970, n’a pas encore contribué à améliorer les conditions de vie des habitants de Kédougou, en leur offrant de nouvelles opportunités économiques. On observe que les femmes et les filles sont particulièrement exposées aux violences sexuelles dans le secteur extractif informel.
   D’où la nécessité d’agir au profit de ces populations, notamment par une meilleure orientation des interventions du Fond Social Minier. Ce dernier peut être activé à la demande d’un ministère, d’une collectivité locale ou d’organisations communautaires pour la réalisation d’initiatives communautaires.
   Dès lors se posent les questions suivantes:
3. Comment faire de sorte que les jeunes (filles et garçons) disposent de nouvelles opportunités économiques à partir des retombées de l’exploitation des mines de la région?
4. L’existence de formations dans les métiers de l’énergie et des mines favoriserait-elle l’insertion des jeunes ? Compte tenu de l’importance stratégique de l’accès à l’énergie, comment est-il possible d’obtenir la prise en charge de cette demande à travers la contribution effective des sociétés minières?
   C’est pour répondre à ces questions qu’Oxfam, la Fondation Schneider, l’Agence Nationale pour l’Emploi des Jeunes, UN Women et le Lycée technique et industriel de Kédougou lancent une recherche pour comprendre les enjeux de l’accès à l’électricité en vue d’améliorer l’insertion économique des jeunes et des femmes.
   ACTIVITES DES PARTENAIRES DANS LA REGION ET DANS LE SECTEUR ECONOMIQUE
   OXFAM intervient dans la région de Kédougou par différents projets qui visent à augmenter la participation citoyenne en vue de réduire les inégalités économiques. Elle finance notamment une recherche sur la responsabilité sociale des entreprises (RSE), qui consiste en deux volets :
   • mobiliser les populations pour plus de pression citoyenne sur le gouvernement, les collectivités locales et les entreprises privées, dans l’objectif d’asseoir une meilleure gouvernance des ressources minérales ;
   • contraindre la responsabilité des entreprises extractives à travers une revalorisation du cadre légal de la Responsabilité sociétale des entreprises minières, qui devra aboutir à une stratégie nationale RSE dans le secteur minier au Sénégal.
   L’ANPEJ développe dans la région, avec la société minière Téranga Gold, un partenariat orienté vers la promotion de l’emploi des jeunes, avec la mise en place d’un incubateur des métiers des mines.
   Dans sa stratégie de maillage du territoire national, l’ANPEJ prévoit l’ouverture d’espaces emplois jeunes pour mieux répondre à la demande spécifique des jeunes de la région.Elle envisage aussi le financement de projets de jeunes générateurs d’emplois. La mise en place par l’ANPEJ d’un dispositif de formation et d’insertion économique des jeunes dans les métiers des énergies renouvelables dans la région contribuerait à favoriser sa mission de promotion de l’emploi.
   OXFAM et l’ANPEJ ont signé en 2014 un mémorandum d’entente.
   SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC, spécialiste mondial de la gestion de l’énergie, au travers de la Fondation Schneider Electric, s’investit énormément en Afrique de l'Ouest en s’inscrivant dans la lignée des partenariats menés avec des acteurs de l’éducation, de l’industrie et des ONG, visant à offrir des formations et des offres adaptées aux communautés les plus défavorisées. A travers son programme d'accès à l’énergie lancé en 2009, Schneider Electric veut permettre aux populations défavorisées d’acquérir des compétences et un savoir-faire pour accélérer le développement économique et social des pays. L'ambition de Schneider Electric est de former aux métiers de l’énergie près de 1 million de jeunes à l’horizon 2025.
   UN Women considère que la transition vers l’énergie durable nécessite une modification du paradigme actuel dans lequel les femmes sont des pourvoyeuses et des utilisatrices passives de l’énergie en un paradigme où elles ont un rôle décisionnel pour promouvoir l’énergie durable et ses usages productifs en faveur d’une croissance inclusive.
   Ce changement de paradigme nécessitera un renforcement de la voix et de l’action des femmes dans la formulation de politiques énergétiques tenant compte de la problématique hommes-femmes. Ce renforcement devra reconnaître et réduire l’écart entre les sexes pour ce qui concerne les risques d’investissement dans l’énergie renouvelable. En éliminant les obstacles structurels et la discrimination liés au sexe, la mise en œuvre de ces politiques réduira les risques d’investissement fondés sur le sexe, établira des règles de jeu équitables et augmentera l’attrait des femmes entrepreneurs pour le secteur énergétique. L’élimination des obstacles structurels et de la discrimination liés au sexe s’est révélée très efficace dans d’autres secteurs pour résoudre la disparité entre les sexes et promouvoir une croissance inclusive, notamment dans l’agriculture. Des mesures de soutien seront aussi nécessaires pour favoriser des services énergétiques tenant compte de la problématique hommes-femmes qui autonomisent les femmes et leur permettent d’accéder davantage aux services énergétiques et à de nouvelles sources de revenus.
   MISSION ET TACHES DES CONSULTANTS / DU CABINET
   Ils auront pour mission principale de réaliser une étude de faisabilité du projet «améliorer l’employabilité des femmes et des jeunes» dans les vingt quatre (24) villages du rayon minier de la Communauté rurale Khassanto (région de Kédougou) dont le document de projet est joint en annexe et fait partie des TDR. Cette étude de faisabilité permettra de comprendre les risques et opportunités de ce projet et d’évaluer sa pertinence notamment en regard des orientations stratégiques d'Oxfam, de l’ANPEJ, d’UN Women, du MFPAA, sa faisabilité technique, économique, son acceptabilité sociale et sa viabilité environnementale.
   En particulier, le Consultant effectuera les tâches suivantes :
5. Conduire différents diagnostics dans un échantillon de 10 villages, sélectionnés selon des critères à convenir parmi les 24 ciblés, en prenant en compte les quatre volets suivants:
   1.1. Volet économique :
   1.1.1. diagnostic des activités et sources de revenus des jeunes et des femmes;
   1.1.2. diagnostic des inégalités économiques par rapport aux autres régions
   1.2. Volet social et genre: diagnostic de l’impact de l’exploitation minière sur les femmes et les jeunes :
   1.2.1. Analyser la proportion et le type de violences basées sur le genre en lien avec l’extraction minière
   1.2.2. Analyser les problèmes d’accès à l’énergie en lien avec la santé et éducation des femmes et des jeunes
   1.2.3. Réaliser la cartographie des partenaires intervenant sur la question de l’égalité des sexes en lien avec l’extraction minière
   1.3. Volet formation - insertion:
   1.3.1. Diagnostic des besoins et des motivations des femmes et des jeunes
   1.3.2. pour augmenter leur employabilité
   1.3.3. pour leur autonomisation socio-économique
   1.2.4 pour le financement d’activités génératrices de revenus
   1.3.4. Diagnostic des métiers auxquels la population active souhaiterait être formée
   1.3.5. Diagnostic des métiers auxquels la population active pourraient être formée au regard des besoins réels du secteur privé local notamment du secteur minier
   1.3.6. Diagnostic de l’offre d’emploi actuelle du secteur privé local et de l’auto-emploi, comparé aux besoins des populations vivant dans la région.
   1.4. Volet politique :
   1.4.1. Analyser les impacts/défis/opportunités de la politique énergétique par rapport aux femmes et aux jeunes qui travaillent dans le secteur de l’agriculture
   1.4.2. Analyser le positionnement politique et les moyens financiers des différents acteurs face à la situation des jeunes et des femmes :
   1.4.2.1. les autorités locales,
   1.4.2.2. l’exécutif national,
   1.4.2.3. les industries extractives,
   1.4.2.4. le Fonds Social Minier,
   1.4.2.5. les acteurs de la société civile.
6. Etudier la problématique de l’électrification rurale dans la perspective du document de projet existant, en prenant en compte les quatre volets suivants:
   2.1. Volets économique:
   2.1.1. faire un état des lieux de l’accès à l’électricité des ménages;
   2.1.2. faire un état des lieux du marché des énergies renouvelables dans la région, dans la perspective de l’installation de boutiques solaires communautaires.
   2.2. Volet financier :
   2.2.1. examiner la rentabilité de la vente de l’énergie à partir de systèmes solaires photovoltaïques dans des villages où vit une population à faible revenus monétaires;
   2.2.2. proposer un business model qui garantit la pérennité des acquis du projet de formation / insertion;
   2.2.3. déterminer les conditions de la mise en œuvre d’un centre de formation (ressources humaines, matérielles et financières) sur un horizon de fonctionnement de 10 ans;
   2.2.4. proposer un budget pour les différentes étapes de la mise en œuvre du projet de formation / insertion;
   2.2.5. Recommander la procédure à suivre et le Ministère à impliquer pour activer le Fonds Social Minier dans le financement du projet de formation / insertion.
   2.3. Volet formation - insertion :
   2.3.1. investiguer les potentialités d’emploi dans la région de Kédougou, notamment dans les sous-secteurs de l’automatisme et de l’électricité industrielle (secteur minier et autres), de l’agriculture/agribusiness, de l’approvisionnement des services de santé et d’éducation, de la restauration des industries extractives
   2.3.2. étudier l’opportunité de la mise en place d’un centre de formation et de promotion de l’auto-emploi dans les domaines des énergies renouvelables, de l’automatisme industriel, de l’électricité industrielle et tout autre domaine susceptible de générer des emplois
   2.3.3. Identifier les ressources humaines (formateurs) et les infrastructures (salles de formation, ateliers, etc.) utiles à la mise en œuvre du programme de formation
   2.3.4. Définir les conditions d’une corrélation entre l’insertion professionnelle des jeunes et le centre de formation
   2.3.5. vérifier la possibilité d’assurer la promotion de l’emploi vert (emploi salarié et auto-emploi) pour les jeunes et les femmes à travers l’accès à l’électricité;
   2.4. Volet gestion de projet :
   2.4.1. apprécier la pertinence, la faisabilité technique et économique, l’acceptabilité sociale et la viabilité environnementale du projet;
   2.4.2. évaluer les risques, les forces, les faiblesses, les opportunités et les menaces du projet, en tenant compte des facteurs exogènes;
   2.4.3. Dans l’hypothèse d’un rattachement du Centre de formation à l’ANPEJ (Ministère de la Jeunesse), définir le cadre de collaboration du Centre avec le Lycée technique et industriel (MFPAA), proposer les modalités d’ancrage institutionnel du centre, déterminer le cadre institutionnel des activités du projet; présenter les complémentarités entre les interventions de chaque partenaire et déterminer un cadre de partenariat pour la mise en œuvre du projet :
   2.4.3.1. partenaires actuels: Schneider Electric, ANPEJ, UN-Women, Lycée technique et industriel, Oxfam
   2.4.3.2. partenaires potentiels: GIZ, Teranga Gold
   2.4.4. proposer un calendrier pour les différentes étapes de la mise en œuvre du projet.
   DURÉE D’EXÉCUTION ET LIVRABLES
   L’étude sera réalisée selon le chronogramme suivant:
   1) Au démarrage du mandat, le prestataire produira une méthodologie d’intervention, un plan de travail et un calendrier ajusté aux échéances de réalisation des activités durant la période du contrat.
   2) Quatre semaines après signature du contrat, un rapport intermédiaire de synthèse sera présenté au comité de pilotage de l’étude.
   3) Huit semaines après signature du contrat, un rapport provisoire, incluant un «executive summary», sera transmis en version électronique 5CD en Word et papier et présenté au Comité de Pilotage, lors d’un atelier de restitution organisé par OXFAM.
   4) Dix semaines après signature du contrat sera produit le rapport final, incluant un «executive summary», qui tiendra compte des remarques sur le rapport provisoire (en version électronique 5CD en Word et 5 exemplaires papier).
   5) Enfin, une présentation (Power point) des résultats définitifs de l’étude de faisabilité du projet sera organisée par Oxfam à une date, dans un lieu et devant une audience qui seront déterminés d’un commun accord par les différentes parties.
   ZONE D’INTERVENTION
   Un choix par les Consultants, de 10 villages concernés par le projet, sur base de critères à convenir, parmi les (24) villages du rayon minier dans la communauté rurale Khossanto, située dans l’arrondissement de Sabodala, au Sud Est du Sénégal. Le village de Khossanto, chef-lieu de la communauté rurale est distant de Saraya, chef-lieu du département, de 45 km.

PROFIL REQUIS POUR LES CONSULTANTS / LE CABINET
Economiste, Socio-Economiste, Ingénieur (Bac + 4) ;
Excellente compréhension des enjeux institutionnels des ONG, des entreprises privées et des services publics;
Très bonnes connaissances du monde rural et du contexte de l’électrification rurale;
Minimum 5 ans d’expérience dans les études de faisabilité des projets d’énergie renouvelables ou de création d’emplois vert ou de projets énergétiques en milieu rural, de traitement statistique et d’enquêtes en milieu rural;
Très bonnes capacités d’analyse et de rédaction;
Aptitude à faire des déplacements au niveau de la zone d’intervention du projet ;
Expérience en collecte et analyse de données sensibles au genre ;
La maîtrise des langues parlées localement est un atout.

DOSSIER DE SOUMISSION
La proposition du prestataire devra contenir les éléments suivants :
Une lettre de soumission dûment signée;
Une offre technique (version électronique) faisant apparaître la méthodologie, les moyens mis en œuvre, le planning pour réaliser la prestation.
Les CVs des prestataires devront indiquer clairement les expériences similaires à l’objet de la prestation, avec mention des références et du domaine de spécialisation;
Un quitus fiscal s’il s’agit de consultants intervenant pour le compte d’un cabinet ;
Une offre financière libellée en version électronique, avec décomposition du budget, précisant le nombre de jours. Le tarif mentionné dans l’offre est non révisable. L’offre financière ne dépassera pas le montant plafond de 10 millions de francs CFA.

PRÉSENTATION DES OFFRES
Les offres technique et financière doivent parvenir avant le 4 janvier 2016 à minuit sous l’objet Kédougou-employabilité aux adresses suivantes:

1. dakar@oxfamnovib.nl
2. éventuellement au siège dOXFAM situé Rue MZ 210 Fenêtre Mermoz, BP 7200, Dakar, SENEGAL DEPOUILLEMENT ET EVALUATION

Le dépouillement aura lieu dans les bureaux d’OXFAM. Un Comité de Pilotage sera chargé d’évaluer les offres recevables. Le choix final se fait selon le principe de la qualité technique et du prix des offres.

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length: 24 months

The role

In this challenging role, as Humanitarian Health Advisor, you will need to travel, quite frequently and at short notice. One of your main roles will be to support and lead on the establishment of health programmes in emergency settings, including technical assessments, developing health plans, strategies and master budgets. You will also:

• Provide backstopping support to up to three countries, which will include technical support visits as required
• Contribute to head office discussions and policy formulation in thematic areas including vaccination and epidemic alert and response
• Contribute to the design and rollout of our humanitarian health capacity building initiatives for Save the Children staff and partners' staff at head office and in the field
• Support country programmes and head office in the recruitment of humanitarian health staff

Qualifications and experience

We are looking for a clinician with both a public health background and field operations experience to join us as the Humanitarian Health Advisor. To be successful, you will be motivated by ensuring the high quality of health services for the most deprived children and their families. You will have substantial and progressive experience in the field and management of humanitarian health programmes. You will also need:

• Field experience in diverse acute emergencies
• Proven experience in developing proposals for major donors
• Experience with health or nutrition cluster coordination
• Experience of capacity building and mentoring
• Fluency (written and oral) in English and French

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

Please apply in English or French using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'Fsy.74077.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice. We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

The Role

As Regional Finance Manager (RFM) for West and Central Africa you will be leading the regional finance department for one of the largest INGOs in the world, and with a regional budget in West & Central Africa of more than $200 million a year, the RFM will inspire, motivate and lead a team of dedicated staff to provide best in class financial management and support to 14 countries.

You will also provide financial leadership and management in the region, champion innovation in business process, provide analysis on country and regional financial performance and ensure quality support to countries and regional leadership.

Specifically, you will take care of the regional business planning processes, the regional accounting and treasury activities, and the financial reporting and analysis. You will also ensure internal financial controls and financial risk management in addition to people management responsibilities. As the organisation is also going through a variety of change processes, the RFM will be a key staff member to lead on change within the finance function.

Do you have what it takes?

In order to succeed in this varied and challenging role you will require demonstrable knowledge of critical finance areas such as control, reporting, treasury, donor requirements and accounting. Demonstrable expertise in financial management, leadership and analysis is also required

You will also require proven senior finance experience at a regional/ multi-country level, ideally within the development or humanitarian sectors.

Strong team-building and motivational skills alongside Strong negotiating, facilitating and influencing skills are required to succeed in this position

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and a working knowledge of French is required.

For a full job description, please click here:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/iumkuwfflgavmd2/WARO-Job_Description_RFM-Final-EO-Eng-Dec15.docx?dl=0

Location: West Africa Regional Office, Senegal with some travel

Type of Contract: 5 year fixed term contract

Salary: Circa $60,000 USD per annum + benefits

Reports to: Deputy Regional Director for Operations

Closing Date: Monday 8^th January 2016

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy.

As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

Click to apply:https://career012.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=10181&company=PlanInt&userna...=

ALIMA recherche un(e) Coordinateur Logistique H/F pour ses programmes en RDC, basé à Lubumbashi.

Pour visualiser le profil de poste, cliquez sur le lien ci-dessous :

2015_12_21 RDC Coordinateur Logistique

L’ASSOCIATION ALIMA

The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) est une organisation médicale internationale, fondée en 2009. ALIMA a pour objectif de produire des soins médicaux de qualité lors de situations d’urgences ou de catastrophes médicales et d’améliorer la pratique de la médecine humanitaire en développant des projets innovants associés à de la recherche médicale. La particularité de l’association est de fonder son mode opératoire principalement sur le partenariat avec des acteurs médicaux nationaux. En mutualisant et capitalisant leurs compétences, ALIMA et ses partenaires permettent l’accès à des soins de qualité au plus grand nombre.

Depuis sa création, l’association et ses partenaires ont su se développer à la mesure de l’augmentation des besoins humanitaires médicaux, notamment en Afrique de l’Ouest et Centrale : 580 000 patients traités en 2014 dont plus de 25 000 hospitalisations, une nouvelle gouvernance entre les partenaires de la plateforme des ONG médicales du Sahel, de nouvelles approches innovantes et des projets de recherches opérationnelles. ALIMA a également répondu à l’urgence Ebola en ouvrant un centre de traitement Ebola de 40 lits en Guinée. Avec huit pays d’interventions, 15 projets, plus de 1 200 employés et un budget de 19,5 millions d’euros, ALIMA est une ONG dynamique et efficace dans le déploiement de secours médicaux pour les personnes les plus vulnérables.

CONTEXTE

Les programmes ALIMA en RDC

ALIMA intervient en République Démocratique du Congo depuis août 2011 dans deux domaines relatifs à son expertise : la nutrition et la lutte contre le choléra. Pour l’ensemble de ses programmes, ALIMA travaille en étroite collaboration avec les autorités congolaises et avec une ONG congolaise : Netrese.

• En 2012 : ALIMA a considérablement étendu sa présence dans le pays avec l’extension du projet choléra et l’ouverture de 2 nouveaux projets dans le domaine de la nutrition dans la Zone de Santé (ZS) de Lomela en Province du Kasaï Oriental :

• Prise en charge thérapeutique de 2500 enfants de moins de 5 ans atteints de la malnutrition aiguë sévère (MAS)

• Distribution d’Aliments de Supplémentation Prêt à l’Emploi (ASPE) pour environ 12 000 enfants âgés de 6 à 35 mois

De même, ALIMA a élargi ses capacités de réponse dans le cadre de son projet de lutte contre le choléra dans les provinces du Bas Congo et de l’Equateur. En 2012, plus de 3500 cas suspects de choléra ont été pris en charge à travers l’appui d’une vingtaine de structures de soins.

• En 2013: ALIMA poursuit ses activités nutritionnelles dans la ZS de Lomela et développe sa présence dans le Kasaï Oriental en débutant un programme pour la prise en charge de 1100 enfants de moins de 5 ans atteints de MAS en février 2013 dans la ZS de Katakokombe.

Dans le souci de documenter et de capitaliser ses interventions, ALIMA mène plusieurs études en parallèle de ces projets :

• Etude de faisabilité pour le dépistage de la MAS au périmètre brachial par les mères
• Enquête d’acceptabilité et d’utilisation des ASPE
• 2 enquêtes nutritionnelles et de mortalité rétrospectives des enfants de moins de 5 ans

Dans le domaine de la lutte contre le choléra, ALIMA, en collaboration avec l’ONG Solidarités International a consolidé ses activités dans les provinces de l’Ouest (Kinshasa, Bas-Congo, Bandundu, Equateur) à travers des activités de prise en charge médicale et de sensibilisation. En mars 2013, ALIMA a étendu ses activités dans la province du Katanga afin d’apporter une réponse d’urgence à l’épidémie de choléra.

Depuis septembre 2013, ALIMA a concentré l’ensemble de ses activités dans la province du Katanga en développant un projet de Réponse aux Urgences en Santé et WASH (projet RUSH) spécifique aux épidémies de rougeole, de paludisme et de choléra. Il s’agit de mettre en place des équipes de réponses d’urgence pluridisciplinaires pour renforcer le système de surveillance, augmenter les capacités d’évaluation rapide et d’assurer la réponse aux urgences en fournissant des soins de santé et des services WASH**.**

En 2015, une épidémie de rougeole s’est de nouveau déclarée dans la province du Katanga avec, à mi-septembre, un doublement des cas notifiés sur la même période qu’en 2014, soit plus de 25 800 cas enregistrés et une létalité de 1.8 %.

Face à cette situation, de nouveaux financements ont été obtenus. ALIMA participe, en coordination avec les autorités et autres partenaires présents dans la zone, à la riposte d’urgence. Du mois d’avril au mois de juin, une vaccination de masse a été réalisée dans la ZS de Kilwa pour près de 109 000 enfants, s’accompagnant de la prise en charge des cas simples et compliqués.

Depuis le mois de juillet, ALIMA organise la prise en charge des cas de rougeole dans la ZS de Bukama, MSF H étant en charge de la vaccination. Enfin, depuis début septembre, ALIMA organise la prise en charge des cas et les campagnes de vaccination dans les zones de santé de Butumba et Kashobwe. Une troisième intervention dans une zone de santé est en cours d’identification.

Les bailleurs d’ALIMA en RDC sont ou ont été l’UNICEF, le PAM, le Pooled Fund, l’Ambassade de France, l’OMS, ECHO et les Fondations Gates et Elma.

TYPOLOGIE DU POSTE

LIEU DE MISSION : RDC/ Lubumbashi

Le coordinateur logistique a pour rôle de garantir le support technique et logistique des missions, la pertinence et la cohérence des programmes logistiques ainsi que leur adéquation avec les moyens.

Il est avant tout un acteur de terrain sur lesquels il passera au moins 50% de son temps afin de former et d’encadrer les logisticiens de terrain, de veiller à l’application des politiques ainsi qu’à l’utilisation des techniques, des outils et des équipements les plus appropriés.

LIENS FONCTIONNELS ET HIERARCHIQUES

Il rend compte au représentant pays et au logisticien Desk.

Il encadre l’ensemble de l’équipe logistique.

Il collabore avec toutes les équipes.

MISSIONS ET ACTIVITE PRINCIPALE

Suivi de l’activité et définition des objectifs :

• Décrit et analyse son activité dans son environnement :
  • compile les données logistiques et les analyse,
  • contribue à la mise en place des outils permettant au desk et aux équipes de participer au suivi de la mission et aux prises de décisions (sitreps, rapports d’activité, rapports de visites etc.)
• Participe aux discussions sur la conduite du projet et la définition des objectifs :
  • participe à la détection (visites et recherche d’informations) et à la réaction rapide aux urgences,
  • participe à la surveillance des opérations sur les projets,
  • se déplace pour assurer la supervision et le suivi des activités logistiques sur le terrain.

Mise en œuvre des programmes

• Organise et encadre le fonctionnement logistique de la base de coordination (capitale) : (Organigramme, profils de poste, encadrement, formation, procédures de contrôle,…)
• Organise et contrôle l’approvisionnement des projets (Commandes internationales et locales, stockage, réception, livraison, transport,…)
• Planifie et assure le suivi des programmes logistiques des divers projets en adéquation avec les besoins médicaux (état des lieux, priorités, budget, choix techniques, supervision avancé des projets,…)
• Organise et encadre le fonctionnement de la logistique des missions (briefing, visite, personnel, appui au log terrain,…)
• Garantit l’adéquation des équipements, leur entretien et leur renouvellement (équipement et besoins, procédures, gestion parc, anticiper, planifier, renouveler,…)
• Supervise l’application des mesures d’hygiène dans les structures de santé avec le coordinateur médical (Eau, hygiène, assainissement, lutte anti-vectorielle,…)
• Assure l’adéquation des conditions de vie des équipes (Bâtiments, standard de confort, récupération,…)
• Supervise la gestion sécuritaire en lien avec le RP (analyse des risqués, suivi des mouvements, rédaction des guide sécu,…)
• Limite les risques pris par les équipes, en veillant à la présence, la fiabilité et la bonne utilisation des moyens et méthodes utilisés pour la sécurité (informations, équipements, briefing, formation,…)
• Assure la gestion financière logistique du programme :
  • Elabore le budget logistique et assure les révisés budgétaires en fonction des travaux en cours et planifie les activités à venir ;
  • Suit les dépenses par axes analytiques et les analyse, en collaboration avec les responsables administratifs.

Gestion des ressources humaines logistique

• Composition des équipes

  • Définit les postes nécessaires au regard de son activité et établit les profils de poste ;
  • Organise le recrutement du personnel dans son activité (avec l’appui du CoFin/RH) ;
  • Organise avec les superviseurs le remplacement du personnel absent.

• Encadrement des équipes

  • Organise et supervise le travail des membres de son équipe,
  • Encadre et organise les réunions régulières de son équipe ;
  • Gère la circulation de l’information au sein de son équipe ;
  • Identifie les potentiels au sein du personnel de son activité.

• Bilan individuels

  • Réalise les bilans individuels des responsables d’activités dont il a la charge et délègue la réalisation des bilans des autres personnels.

• Formation continue

  • Définit les besoins en formation de son équipe en adéquation avec les objectifs du projet ;
  • Participe à la formation des membres de son équipe par l’accompagnement dans le travail.

• Cadre administratif

  • Respecte le règlement intérieur dans l’organisation du temps de travail ainsi qu’éventuellement sur d’autres aspects.

EXPERIENCES ET COMPETENCES

Expériences :

• Expérience d’au moins 2 ans sur un même volume d’activité
• Expérience dans un contexte d’intervention de prise en charge de la malnutrition apprécié
• Expérience en termes de gestion d’équipe

Qualités du candidat :

• Capacité d’analyse et de synthèse
• Capacité de gestion de projet
• Capacité d’organisation
• Autonomie, curiosité et sens critique
• Flexibilité et gestion du stress
• Patience et maturité professionnelle
• Capacité à travailler en équipe dans des contextes multiculturels
• Capacité à travailler et à vivre dans un milieu très isolé et enclavé
• Bonne condition physique (accessibilité des zones uniquement en vélo et en moto)

Langues :

• Bonne maîtrise du français (lu, écrit, parlé) indispensable
• Maitrise d’une langue congolaise est un plus
• L’anglais est un atout

CONDITIONS

Durée du contrat : 6 mois

Prise de poste : Février 2016

Salaire : selon expérience+ perdiem

ALIMA prend en charge les frais d’hébergement ainsi que les frais de déplacements entre le pays d’origine de l’expatrié et le lieu de mission.

Pour postuler, merci de nous faire parvenir votre CV et lettre de motivation, à candidature@alima-ngo.org avec en sujet la référence « Coordinateur Logistique RDC ».

2 years Fixed Term Contract

Save the Children is looking for a Regional Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Advisorto guide our food security and livelihoods programming in West and Central Africa, building new and innovative development programmes, supporting emergency responses where necessary, bringing strategic coherence to our work and setting the organisation’s path in new areas.

Working in more than 120 countries, we do whatever it takes to create breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. By improving economic access and opportunities at the right points in the life of a child, from before birth through to adolescence, Save the Children UK’s Hunger and Livelihoods Team contributes to the eradication of extreme child poverty. Together, we save children’s lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.

As Regional FSL Advisor you will be responsible for leading livelihoods analyses of the specific geographical contexts within the region (both household and market); supporting the development of country-level strategies and ensuring a coherent regional strategic direction is articulated for Save the Children’s FSL work. As part of the Regional Programme Development and Quality (PDQ) Team you will also ensure quality programming throughout the region and look for opportunities of integration with other thematic areas when relevant.

You will ensure technical support is provided to Save the Children country offices, either remotely or in person with technical assessments, programme design and quality monitoring. You will also engage strategically both internally and externally to promote the most appropriate interventions that not only respond to humanitarian need but facilitate resilience-building and early recovery for vulnerable families in the region in line with Save the Children’s global strategy.

To be successful you will be an excellent communicator in both French and English, with extensive experience in the design, implementation and management of FSL programmes in an international development context. In addition, you will have a solid understanding of key programme issues related to FSL programming, resilience, early warning/early action, gender and power. You will also have:

• Excellent analytical skills, particularly in market analysis and livelihoods
• A strategic approach with strong influencing and representation skills A strong understanding of the context in West and Central Africa
• Significant experience in the design and implementation of livelihoods, market-based and cash programming
• The ability to travel to difficult locations at short notice (40% of the time).

Previous experience working in the West and Central Africa region is desirable.

At Save the Children our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: 6^th January 2016

To apply please visit our website.

The Administration and Communication Officer will assist in preparing, implementing and promoting CaLP activities in West Africa whilst ensuring adherence to Oxfam’s procedures and current agreements with partners. The post involves working in close collaboration with the Regional Focal Point and CaLP regional trainer from day to day, and daily contact with the administrative and financial departments of CaLP’s global secretariat, based in Oxford, and CaLP’s partners, in particular with the host agencies (regional office of the ACF in West Africa and Oxfam GB, in Oxford and Dakar).

Skills and Competencies:

• Extensive experience of international organisations, but also experience of working in consortium, or at least in partnership and networking, in a variety of ways: primarily in administration, but with a knowledge of finance, logistics and communication as well.
• Versatility: great discipline, with excellent organisational capacities, and at the same time possessing great flexibility, an ability to show initiative and act autonomously, whilst also having the capacity to work as part of a team.
• Proactive and focused on coming up with solutions for obstacles, within permitted guidelines.
• Literate in English. Comfortable with working in this language – including alongside colleagues who are not French speakers and for whom English is not their first language.
• Good communication and mediation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office For more information on the role please visit our website here: http://bit.ly/1O01GiT

Interested people are invited to send CV and cover letter in French or English at westafrica@cashlearning.org before January 9, 2016. Please note that CaLP may close the application process earlier if enough satisfying applications are collected before that date.

ACF is an international non-governmental, private, apolitical, non-religious and non-profit organization created in 1979. Its goal is to combat hunger and dangerous situations that threaten men, women and children. Currently 500 expats and more than 5,000 employees are working for ACF in more than forty-six countries working in projects concerning four areas of focus: nutrition, health, food security and water and sanitation.

ACF-Spain is looking for a Regional Representative for interventions in West Africa, based in Dakar (Senegal).

OBJECTIVE

The Regional Representative is in charge of ensuring ACF positioning in the region as a key actor to fight malnutrition. His/her duties include promoting and coordinating the development of common and regional initiatives between ACF missions and HQs in West Africa – on technical and operational sectors.

RESPONSABILITIES

Strategic Activities

 Operationalization, development, monitoring and update of the regional strategy for West Africa in collaboration with missions and Steering Committee
 Provide support to Country Directors and technical teams in the development of sectorial programming guidelines to provide practical directions for the design and implementation of regional and country level interventions
 Provide support and guidance to Country Directors in coordination with Desks in the development of strategical partnerships with donors and other humanitarian partners in the region
 Coordinate, support or develop cross-border initiatives within ACF strategical framework ensuring synergies, effectiveness, and spread of positive outcomes and impacts
 Ensure the follow up of humanitarian trends in the region, etc.

Representation

• Maintain and promote relationship with key stakeholder at regional level: donors, regional institutions and bodies, UN agencies, Key NGOs. Represent ACF in the Regional Inter Agency Standing Committee (IASC)
• Participate and represent ACF in any regional forum or meeting that could ensure promotion, visibility and valorisation of ACF works in the region

Communication

• Operationalization, development, monitoring and update of the regional advocacy strategy in collaboration with missions and advocacy departments at Head Quarters
• Capitalisation and search of multiplier effects of regional initiatives in communication or advocacy

Expansion/Growth

• Ensure the link with relevant donors agencies
• Ensure donor priorities and expectations are communicated to regional and Head Quarters staff in a complete and timely manner
• Ensure dissemination of information regarding new funding opportunities

PROFILE

• Demonstrated leadership, management and supervisory skills
• Strong critical thinking and writing skills; excellent communication skills
• Proven interpersonal and networking skills with international organisations and donors
• Strong geopolitical analysis
• Demonstrated experience in working in West African region in humanitarian aid
• Strong negotiation skills and Flexible
• Knowledge of ACF operations, policies and procedures
• French and English fluency
• IT: Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, Access, PP).Others will be an asset (mapping programmes)

REMUNERATIVE PACKAGE

• Formal contract of work. Forecast duration: 12 months
• ACF- Spain remuneration system allows a salary progression based on the annual development appraisal.
• Up to 20% additional remuneration depending on the position’s context and responsibilities (according the grading scale set by ACF-E)
• House and maintenance covered by the organization (including per diem): package estimated according to the destination.
• Travel costs to and from the mission.
• 25 working days of paid leave per year.
• Break: additional rest period, including travel cost to a reference area and economic help of 215€.
• Health, repatriation, travel and life insurance covered by the organization.
• Extra per month and per child (Under 18 years old): from 100€ to 225€ monthly (according to standard list of ACF-Spain)

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Context

The West Africa Agricultural Productivity Programme (WAAPP/PPAAO) was initiated by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) with the aim of contributing to the implementation of the Agricultural Policy (ECOWAP), in accordance with the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP/NEPAD). ECOWAS mandated CORAF/WECARD to coordinate the implementation of the WAAPP/PPAAO at regional level with the support of the World Bank.

This programme aims to contribute to the improvement of agricultural productivity in the following priority sectors: roots and tubers, dry cereal, rice, mango and onions, bananas and plantains, fishing and aquaculture, corn, livestock, mangrove rice.

Within this framework, the innovations and technologies have been generated by 13 countries in which the Programme is currently implemented.

However, there is a weakness in the visibility of results obtained and hence, a low adoption by the end-users as producers and by the general population. This reflects, in large part, the deficiencies in the mechanisms of transfer and wide-scale dissemination of those innovations and technologies.

In view of the foregoing, CORAF/WECARD, the regional agency for WAAPP Implementation is seeking to recruit a highly qualified professional for the position of Communication Specialist of WAAPP.

Purpose

To help implement WAAPP’s communication and media relations strategy. The primary responsibility of the role is assuring the quality, tone and consistency of various communication products and stakeholder engagement efforts. The communication specialist will spearhead both external and internal communications with the aim of strengthening WAAPP and CORAF/WECARD identity and brand reputation through various internal and external communication channels. Focus will be on quality assurance of WAAPP ‘s image and related web resources, media relations, crafting communication and strategy to guide achievement of outcomes of WAAPP strategy.

Reporting to the Manager of Information and communication of CORAF/WECARD, the Communication Specialist will be a full time Consultant and shall perform inter-alia the following duties and responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities:

Ø Conceptualizing, planning, organizing, directing and implementing the overall communication strategy, internal and external events and public information for WAAPP,

this will include:

• Managing the day-to-day visibility of WAAPP;

• Leading the development of a visibility and social media strategy that responds to WAAPP’s mission and objectives, maintaining media relations and maximizing media opportunities

• Coordinating the development of content for a wide variety of communications vehicles, including electronic and print publications, the intranet, video, PowerPoint, social media, newsletters, roller stands, posters, blogs, WAAPP website and other emerging electronic media

• Developing delivery and packaging plans for messages.

• Developing branding initiatives, communications and media relations.

• Developing communication strategies for delivery of corporate culture and business strategy

• Monitoring events, opportunities or developments relevant to West Africa’s agricultural development at the global, continental, sub-regional and national level from the lens of communication.

• Serving as editor of WAAPP’s website and other web resources, providing assurance of quality, tone, and consistency of online materials, core messaging, and web-enabled stakeholder engagement.

• Taking responsibility for general oversight and quality assurance for all editorial output and content creation of all communication materials of WAAPP intended for publication

• Working closely with relevant WAAPP staff to research and collect, compile, write and edit news releases, features, marketing campaigns and opinion pieces on pertinent agricultural research issues in Africa.

• Managing the publication and promotion of WAAPP outcomes, including design printing media releases, blogs, online content, talking points for media interviews and reactive statements for external & Internal use

• Working closely with WAAPP’s strategic priorities and programmes to ensure effective and wide-scale dissemination and sharing of WAAPP’s flagship projects outputs.

• Providing media skill building support to WAAPP staff and forum partners including quality assured outsourced services. Building in-house capacity, where feasible, to support media engagement activities.

• Ensure timely and successful implementation of the WAAPP regional communication action plan;

• Provide technical and advisory support to the countries communication team to implement specific communication activities as laid out in the Strategy;

• Review and identify key results/success stories of WAAPP and translate them into communication products/activities;

• Take the lead on planning and producing various multimedia products (i.e., videos, infographics, web content, etc.) based on the WAAPP communication strategy; dispatch reporting teams on the field to capture pictures and conduct interviews as necessary;

• Ensure the quality of various communication products (i.e., films, documentaries, success stories, messages, web content, etc.);

• Advise CORAF/WECARD on the achievements and results to show for an improvement of the Programme;

• Coordinate and provide support to the national communication teams in the participating WAAPP countries;

• Write and/or edit different communication materials (i.e., results stories, messages, reports, brochure, event plans, etc.);

• Review and update the WAAPP regional communication strategy and action plan.

Ø Any other duties within the scope of communication and media relations as will be assigned by Management.

Education and Experience

Interested Applicants must have a minimum of Master’s degree in applied communication, journalism, public relations, or equivalent.

• A good knowledge and understanding of African Agricultural development issues with experience in project management.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a related communications, marketing or journalist role. Five years’ experience in leading corporate communication initiatives and/or science writing and editing.

• Demonstrable experience of representing an organization in public or/and media relations and excellent public-speaking skills is a must. Creative problem solver with superior ability to conceptualize corporate and technical concepts is needed.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills with English and French working knowledge.

• Solid knowledge of developing and implementing media, advocacy or marketing campaigns and social media concepts and tools is a plus.

• Standard office ICT skills including social media and general understanding of web development software. Knowledge of the CORAF/WECARD and WORLDBANK environments will be an added advantage.

Compensation/Location

This recruitment is pegged on full time Consultant remuneration and benefits, according to experience and qualifications. The position is based at the CORAF/WECARD Secretariat in Dakar.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit via email comprehensive Curriculum Vitae together with a motivation letter and names/contact details of three referees to: Dr. PACO SEREME, Executive Director, CORAF/WECARD. Dakar, Senegal. Email: proposals@coraf.org and copy to anatole.kone@coraf.org. Applications will be accepted up to 21 January 2016. Please use the job title and reference in the subject line of your email. Due to anticipated high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications which do not meet the stated criteria will be rejected.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Chief of Party, Senegal Governance for Local Development (GOLD) Project

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting applicants for the position of Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID-funded Senegal GOLD Project. The proposed objectives of the project are to improve local government performance and transparency, increase engagement/oversight for accountable government, and strengthen the enabling environment for decentralization.

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

GENERAL:

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

SALARY:

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

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should go to the ‘Jobs’ link at www.winrock.org and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Senegal GOLDChief of Party by February 1, 2016**.** Qualified Senegal nationals, and other nationalities, especially those residing in West Africa, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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

EEOE/AA.

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Chief of Party, Senegal GOLD Project

LOCATION: Senegal

DEPARTMENT: Civil Society & Education

REPORTS TO: Unit Director or designee

Position Summary:

The Chief of Party will be responsible for implementing a high-quality, results-oriented program focused on improving local government performance & transparency, increasing engagement/oversight for accountable government and strengthening the enabling environment for decentralization. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Chief of Party is responsible for overall project management, supervision, administration, and implementation of a high-quality program. S/he will establish and maintain systems for project operations; ensure that all agreement deadlines are met and targets are achieved; coordinate and maintain working relationships with project stakeholders (including government and private industry, subgrantees and/or subcontractors); lead collaborative initiatives with private companies; and oversee the preparation and submission of technical and financial reports to USAID.

• Manage the Senegal GOLD Project which includes developing and overseeing annual planning; timely, high quality implementation of activities; and monitoring and evaluation of project implementation and deliverables;

• Oversee project budget and ensure that all financial activity is carried out in accordance with annual budget allocations, Winrock policy, and donor guidelines;

• With support from field and home office staff, prepare and submit timely and accurate activity and financial reports to USAID and Winrock;

• Maintain close communication with USAID, reporting regularly for formal review sessions and providing ongoing, informal updates of program progress;

• Provide technical assistance, support, and oversight to local partner NGOs;

• Provide technical assistance, support, and information to national and local government officials;

• Develop strategies for working with local government, school principals, teachers and parent-teacher associations;

• Hire and supervise local project staff and annually evaluate their performance;

• Represent the project and Winrock to donors, local and national government entities, the media, local NGOs, and the local business community;

• Other duties as assigned.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  Successful candidates will have strong management skills as well as salient experience implementing education programs, preferably in Senegal/West Africa. Specific experience and specialization in the areas of local government performance and transparency, capacity building, public finance and oversight, private sector engagement, and small-scale infrastructure projects is strongly desired. Significant project management experience and leadership is highly desired.

  Education: Master’s level degree required in education, international development, political science, or a relevant social science discipline.

  Technical Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience working on governance programs, including a minimum of 4 years’ of demonstrated managerial and/or team leadership experience.

  Experience in the West Africa region is required, and Senegal strongly preferred.

  Management

  Experience:

• Experience managing an international project to the highest ethical standards.

• Demonstrated leadership and administrative skills in the management of complex, multi-activity programming, on time and on budget.

• Financial management, budget design, and budget management experience.

• Demonstrated success in motivating and supervising diverse teams of employees.

• Experience in strategic planning and implementation of strategic plans.

• Experience designing and implementing or overseeing monitoring and evaluation systems.

• Good track record working with and/or partnering with a variety of individuals and organizations, including senior US and host country government officials, international agencies, private sector companies, and donor organizations.

Skills/

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of social, economic, and political context governing local governance policy issues in developing countries.

• Experience in working effectively with sub-national and/or local governments in developing contexts, and capabilities in supporting decentralization, and convening multi-stakeholder processes.

• Knowledge of US Government regulations, policies, and procedures or those of an equivalently complex international government funding organization.

• Knowledge of USAID and specific understanding of the USAID Democracy, Human Rights and Governance Strategy and development goals under the Senegal Country Development Cooperation Strategy is desirable.

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, creative problem solving, conflict, and ethical management skills.

• Fluency in English and French is required.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (Microsoft).

Applicants should go to the ‘Jobs’ link at www.winrock.org and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Senegal GOLDChief of Party by February 1, 2016**.** Qualified Senegal nationals, and other nationalities, especially those residing in West Africa, are strongly encouraged to apply.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Director, Finance & Administration, Senegal Governance for Local Development (GOLD) Project

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting applicants for the position of Director, Finance & Administration (DFA) Officer for the anticipated USAID-funded Senegal GOLD Project. The proposed objectives of the project are to improve local government performance & transparency, increase engagement/oversight for accountable government and strengthen enabling environment for decentralization.

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

GENERAL:

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

SALARY:

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

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should go to the ‘Jobs’ link at www.winrock.org and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Senegal GOLD DirectorF&A by February 1, 2016**.** Qualified Senegal nationals, and other nationalities, especially those residing in West Africa, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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

EEOE/AA.

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Director, Finance & Administration (DFA), Senegal GOLD Project

LOCATION: Senegal

DEPARTMENT: Civil Society & Education

REPORTS TO: Chief of Party, Senegal GOLD Project

Position Summary:

The Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) will be responsible overseeing all financial accounting and general office services for a high-quality, results-oriented project focused on improving local government performance & transparency. The Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The DFA will be responsible for maintaining Winrock’s financial integrity, preparing all financial reports efficiently and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), local government regulations, Winrock policies and procedures, and donor requirements throughout the life of the project. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the accounting, finance and administration components of the program in country, including the various petty cash funds and field office finance, accounting and administrative activities;

• Ensure consistency with Winrock standard operating procedures, policies and accounting principles;

• Develop procedures for monitoring and analyzing project budgets, which allow accurate projection of expenditures and comparisons of actual and budgeted spending;

• Coordinate monthly requests for funds, based on budget and cash flow projections, to ensure the project has all necessary funds for operations;

• Coordinate and oversee program tendering and procurement activities in country;

• Ensure financial reporting is in accordance with USAID contractual requirements;

• Advise project staff on financial health through the provision of regular and timely financial expenditure reports;

• Review and approve all vouchers prepared by the finance officer (disbursement, receipt and general journal vouchers) for expenditures and ensures that expenses are reasonable, allowable and allocable to the project;

• Review and approve field office fund requests;

• Oversee payroll procedures for national staff, administer payroll, and monitor employee time keeping;

• Develop and implement office administrative and personnel systems;

• Maintain financial controls and procedures for the management of funds and sub awards/contracts;

• Produce budget projections and reports for submission to USAID;

• Liaise with the COP to ensure the project needs are being met in terms of accounting, contracts, human resources, IT, and operations;

• Supervise project staff and consultants working on finance and administrative for the project;

• Monitor partners’ management of funds and cross check source documents;

• Maintain financial files and support annual audits.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years’ progressively responsible financial management experience on international development projects.

• At least 4 years’ experience with financial management of a USAID or USG-funded contract or grant.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of USAID rules and regulations, particularly OMB circulars A 122, 133, 22C, 226 and the new 2 CFR, PART 200.

  Skills:

• Fluency in both written and spoken English and written and spoken French.

• Strong analytical and computer skills, especially with accounting software, spreadsheets, and financial analysis.

• Willingness to travel frequently.

Applicants should go to the ‘Jobs’ link at www.winrock.org and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Senegal GOLD DirectorF&A by February 1, 2016**.** Qualified Senegal nationals, and other nationalities, especially those residing in West Africa, are strongly encouraged to apply.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Grants Manager, Senegal Governance for Local Development (GOLD) Project

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting applicants for the position of Grants Manager for the anticipated USAID-funded Senegal GOLD Project. The proposed objectives of the project are to improve local government performance & transparency, increase engagement/oversight for accountable government and strengthen the enabling environment for decentralization. The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description.

GENERAL:

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

SALARY:

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

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants should go to the ‘Jobs’ link at www.winrock.org and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Senegal GOLD Grants Manager by February 1, 2016. Qualified Senegal nationals, and other nationalities, especially those residing in West Africa, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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

EEOE/AA.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Grants Manager**,** Senegal GOLD project

LOCATION: Senegal

DEPARTMENT: Civil Society & Education

REPORTS TO: Chief of Party, Senegal GOLD Project

Position Summary:

The Grants Manager will be responsible for managing the grants and procurement processes and oversight components of the USAID-funded Senegal GOLD.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead procurement related to small local grants component including assessment and award of grants, bidding process according to USAID and Winrock international procedures. Oversee the conceptualization, development, and delivery of in-kind and cash grants packages to subgrantees.

• Oversee establishment of a fund that identifies and finances small-scale infrastructure or development activities, such as market space improvements or key community needs, to help the local government improve service delivery and/or strengthen economic growth.

• Work with field staff to ensure proper bidding process and documentation for all grant-related local purchases.

• Ensures that grants are implemented in compliance with the USAID regulations and Winrock Policies.

• Coordinate Winrock Home Office Program Management on the following tasks related to grant management:

• Develop requests for proposals to solicit grant proposals;

• Provide advisory support to grants recipients with finalization of project descriptions, action plans and budgets before signing grants agreements;

• Draft grant agreements with grants recipients;

• Establish effective communication and cooperation with grants recipients on project implementation, reporting, information sharing and further work planning;

• Ensure financial management compliance among grantees

• Grant monitoring and evaluation, and grant close-outs.

• Coordinate with other members of the field team to ensure timely delivery of appropriate grants items, including technical assistance, and materials related to community education needs.

• Train grantees on how to manage grants and small projects;

• Develop and maintain grants training manuals and materials;

• Ensure preparation of information on the status and results of projects implementation for dissemination in mass media;

• Identify and share best practices of implementation and management of grants at local and national levels;

• Prepare monthly reports on the status and results of grant project implementation;

• Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQURIEMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience: The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• At least 4 years of proven experience in the field of coordination (monitoring) of programs, projects and/or grant management components in public, non-governmental or international organization;

• At least 2 years of demonstrated experience in soliciting for grantees, awarding grants and managing and mentoring grantees for results.

• At least 2 years of experience of working in or with government structure, civil society organizations or international organization in humanitarian, social or economic field;

• Experienced in United States Government regulations and procedures.

Skills:

• Excellent computer skills (word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases) are required;

• Excellent interpersonal skills;

• Strong analytical and report writing skills;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and French is required;

• Willingness to travel;

Applicants should go to the ‘Jobs’ link at www.winrock.org and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Senegal GOLD Grants Manager by February 1, 2016. Qualified Senegal nationals, and other nationalities, especially those residing in West Africa, are strongly encouraged to apply.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Local Governance Specialist, Senegal Governance for Local Development (GOLD) Project

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting applicants for the position of Local Governance Specialist (LGS) for the anticipated USAID-funded Senegal GOLD Project. The proposed objectives of the project are to improve local government performance & transparency, increase engagement/oversight for accountable government and strengthen the enabling environment for decentralization.

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

GENERAL:

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

SALARY:

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

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should go to the ‘Jobs’ link at www.winrock.org and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Senegal GOLDLocal Governance Specialist by February 1, 2016**.** Qualified Senegal nationals, and other nationalities, especially those residing in West Africa, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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

EEOE/AA.

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Local Governance Specialist, Senegal GOLD Project

LOCATION: Senegal

DEPARTMENT: Civil Society & Education

REPORTS TO: Chief of Party, Senegal GOLD Project

Position Summary:

The Local Governance Specialist (LGS) will be responsible for providing technical leadership to a high-quality, results-oriented program focused on improving local government performance & transparency, increasing engagement/oversight for accountable government and strengthening the enabling environment for decentralization. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Local Governance Specialist is responsible for the quality of the design and delivery of the project’s capacity development and advocacy activities. S/he will work closely with local governments and civil society partners to strengthen community engagement with local government and improve participation of communities in decision making, management and monitoring of local service delivery providers.

• Lead coordination with private sector, government, media and CSOs to encourage public participation and citizen engagement in decision making, planning, implementation and monitoring of local government policies and programs, particularly those concerned with service delivery.

• Strategize and implement methods of expanding districts’ own-source revenue (such as local taxes and fees) and coordinate trainings and workshops to increase the capacity of local governments to implement such methods.

• Lead the process to provide capacity development and technical assistance to key local implementing partners in line with USAID Forward policy objectives.

• Propose and oversee other administrative and logistical aspects related to capacity development and advocacy activities.

• Represent the project and Winrock to donors, local and national government entities, the media, local NGOs, and the local business community.

• Oversee grants program to establish a fund that identifies and finances small-scale infrastructure or development activities, such as market space improvements or key community needs, to help the local government improve service delivery and/or strengthen economic growth.

• Manage design and implementation of technical and organizational trainings targeted at increasing the capacity of local CSO’s to demand better local government transparency and service delivery. Concurrently implement methods of leveraging and strengthening VDCs and ADCs in planning, oversight and communication with citizens.

• Facilitate coordination of planning between the districts and USAID activities and support the Mission in its engagements with the local governments where required.

• Oversee accounting, financial management, and ICT skill trainings for local government financial staff.

• Contribute to program monitoring, evaluating, and periodic reporting.

• Other duties as assigned.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  Successful candidates will have strong management skills as well as salient experience implementing education programs, preferably in Senegal/West Africa. Specific experience and specialization in the areas of local government performance and transparency, capacity building, public finance and oversight, private sector engagement, and small-scale infrastructure projects is strongly desired. Significant project management experience and leadership is highly desired.

  Education: Master’s level degree required in public policy, international development, sociology, political science, or a relevant social science discipline.

  Technical Applicants must have a minimum of 7 years’ experience providing support to local government and to civil society advocacy capacity building, including a minimum of 3 years’ of demonstrated managerial and/or team leadership experience.

  Experience in the West/South Africa region is required, and Senegal strongly preferred.

  Work

  Experience:

• Substantial demonstrated experience in providing capacity development and technical assistance to local governments through measurable competency based approaches.

• Proven experience building capacity of CSOs for greater advocacy and government accountability.

• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability and the ability to perform and collaborate under challenging conditions.

• Ability to train and develop capacity in field staff.

• Strong planning, community mobilization and inter-cultural communication skills required.

• Experience working on a USAID-funded or other donor project pertaining to technical and organization capacity development.

• Previous experience liaising with local and regional governments.

Skills/

Knowledge:

• Knowledge or understanding of social, economic, and political context governing local governance policy issues in developing countries.

• Experience providing support to teacher trainings, early grade reading programs, and local organization capacity building.

• Knowledge of US Government regulations, policies, and procedures or those of an equivalently complex international government funding organization.

• Knowledge of USAID and specific understanding of the USAID Democracy, Human Rights and Governance Strategy and development goals under the Senegal Country Development Cooperation Strategy is desirable.

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, creative problem solving, conflict, and ethical management skills.

• Fluency in English and French is required.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (Microsoft).

Applicants should go to the ‘Jobs’ link at www.winrock.org and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Senegal GOLDLocal Governance Specialist by February 1, 2016**.** Qualified Senegal nationals, and other nationalities, especially those residing in West Africa, are strongly encouraged to apply.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

M&E Specialist, Senegal Governance for Local Development (GOLD) Project

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting applicants for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist for the anticipated USAID-funded Senegal GOLD Project. The proposed objectives of the project are to improve local government performance & transparency, increase engagement/oversight for accountable government and strengthen enabling environment for decentralization.

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

GENERAL:

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

SALARY:

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

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should go to the ‘Jobs’ link at www.winrock.org and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Senegal GOLDM&E Specialist by February 1, 2016**.** Qualified Senegal nationals, and other nationalities, especially those residing in West Africa are strongly encouraged to apply.

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

EEOE/AA.

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: M&E Specialist, Senegal GOLD Project

LOCATION: Senegal

DEPARTMENT: Civil Society & Education

REPORTS TO: Chief of Party, Senegal GOLD Project

Position Summary:

The M&E Specialist will be responsible for implementing and managing the M&E team and activities, including the coordination of an externally conducted impact evaluation and delivering a Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (PMEP), for a high-quality, results-oriented project focused on improving local government performance & transparency. The position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Manage a rigorous approach to monitoring and evaluation, including mobile and web based technologies, for monitoring performance toward specific goals and objectives.

• Oversee implementation of a baseline study on the project indicators, including review of tools and survey methodology; training of enumerators, and review of data quality and analysis.

• Collaborate and liaise with the external evaluation contractor to design and carry out mid-term and end-term evaluations

• Design and implement GOLD’s PMEP in coordination with USAID/Senegal. This includes selecting and tracking of specific indicators, developing strategies for data collection, and regularly reporting on project indicators.

• Handle the day-to-day monitoring and reporting on activities under the award.

• Design data collection instruments, schedules, analysis methods, and applied technologies.

• Ensure reporting requirements per USAID obligations under the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA).

• Monitor the results of the program’s activities and contribute to periodic evaluations/assessments; help disseminate results to internal and external audiences.

• Contribute extensively to quarterly and annual reports.

• Other duties as assigned.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  Education: Master’s level degree required, in social sciences, such as statistics, public policy, economics or a related field, and/or specialized training/certification in monitoring & evaluation.

  Alternatively, a Bachelor’s level degree with five years of relevant work experience beyond the

  degree.

  Work Experience:

• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in the monitoring & evaluation of donor-funded international development projects. Part of this experience should have been obtained working on governance programs.

• Knowledge of USAID reporting requirements, including experience designing and implementing Monitoring and Evaluation Plans, rigorous impact evaluation design, and working with external consultants for third party evaluations.

• Understanding of impact evaluation methodology and research methodology strongly preferred

• Understanding of national level MIS approaches and existing government databases/data collection preferred.

  Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skill in both English and French is required.

• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet (preferably Microsoft Access and Excel), and presentation software (Microsoft PowerPoint)

• Familiarity with database and statistical applications such as SPSS, SAS or STATA.

Applicants should go to the ‘Jobs’ link at www.winrock.org and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Senegal GOLDM&E Specialist by February 1, 2016**.** Qualified Senegal nationals, and other nationalities, especially those residing in West Africa are strongly encouraged to apply.

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Chief of Party

Description:

The purpose of this anticipated five-year project is to improve reading outcomes of children in early grades of public school and the equivalent grades in daaras in the following regions in Senegal: Diourbel, Fatick, Kaffrine, Kaolack, Louga, Matam and St. Louis. Interventions will be aligned with the following three outcomes 1) Early grade reading instruction in public primary schools and daaras improved; 2) Delivery systems for early grade reading instruction improved; and 3) Parents and community engagement in early grade reading improved.

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

The Chief of Party (COP) is responsible for overall aspects of program implementation and performance, both technical and managerial. The COP will manage the Deputy Chief of Party, Director of Finance and Administration, and technical team, with overall responsibility for overseeing coordination across results areas, coordination of decision making across key stakeholders, and supervision of partner organizations. S/he has overall responsibility for the development of the vision, strategy, and technical direction of the project. S/he leads planning and implementation of work plans to ensure quality results. The COP will have overall responsibility in the areas of technical quality, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, operations, administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting, financial accounting, and overall client satisfaction. Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for daily oversight and direction of project activities
• Develop and maintain positive relations with Ministry of Education officials and other government counterparts, USAID, local organizations and program partners
• Build capacity of public and private sector institutions to ensure local ownership and sustainability of project activities
• Communicate regularly with USAID to provide updates and progress reports
• Oversee planning and implementation of project activities, including reporting, tracking of Performance Monitoring Plan and implementation of the project work plan
• Supervise project technical and operations teams
• Supervise the recruitment, hiring, and supervision of all local staff and consultants

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent; PhD or EdD is preferred) in education, education policy and planning, public/business administration, international relations, other social sciences, or a similar relevant field
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience managing complex international and donor-funded development projects, preferably with USAID
• At least 5 years of experience in the education sector in West or Central Africa
• Demonstrated experience in project design, policy dialogue, strategic planning and implementation, education reform and national-level quality improvement.
• Experience managing early grade reading programming is required; experience in teacher professional development and community engagement preferred
• Must have demonstrated ability to work in complex environments, work across different cultures, and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French are required
• Proficiency in oral and written communication in English preferred

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360's Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.

https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs/16360/chief-of-party/job

IT Specialist Position

USAID Senegal Monitoring & Evaluation Project

Dakar, Senegal

Project Summary:

The three-year USAID Senegal Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) project will provide USAID/Senegal with performance measurement and management support activities, including, but not limited to, monitoring and evaluation design, program evaluation design and implementation, impact evaluation design and implementation, sectoral assessments, surveys, activity/project design, target setting, and statement of work (SOW) development for evaluation activities. This contract seeks to improve performance management at all levels to help the Mission meet Agency requirements, make better informed strategic and management decisions, and advance Agency learning.

**Only Senegalese citizens are eligible to apply**

Position Summary:
MSI is seeking an IT Specialist for the USAID Senegal Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Project. The selected candidate, under the guidance of Sr. Evaluation Specialist and the Chief of Party, will serve as technical hardware/ software assistance and support to the project staff. S/he will respond to queries, run diagnostic programs, isolate problems, and determine and implement solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the troubleshooting and maintenance of desktops, laptops, and peripherals.
• Responsible for the setup and configuration of computers with the required software for new users.
• Responsible for performing backups of workstations.
• Responsible for any physical work related to the computers' hardware issues and moving workstations to another location.
• Support System/Network Administrator in Implementation of Systems and IT Policies.
• Responsible for maintaining helpdesk support ticketing system.
• Contribute to ensuring that the systems and software are kept up to date and messages are passed on and feedback received promptly
• Assist in the preparation of technical documentation.
• Responsible in the compilation and maintenance of IT inventory of hardware and software.
• Provide training to clients in the use of system and applications.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS; four-year program preferred.
• Two (2) years of relevant IT experience.
• Proficiency in computer applications, such as MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, is required.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong communications and organizational skills.
• Ability to produce high quality work under deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com

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Spécialiste en Informatique Projet de Support de Suivi et Evaluation

auprès de la Mission de l'USAID au Sénégal, Dakar

Profil de l'entreprise:

Basée dans la métropole de Washington, DC, MSI est une société internationale de développement avec 30 ans d'expérience spécialisée dans l'aide de production de résultats à travers le monde du développement. En 2008, nous sommes devenus une partie de Coffey International Limited, et avons considérablement augmenté notre capacité à répondre de façon transparente et de manière flexible aux besoins des clients avec les bureaux internationaux de développement de Coffey au Royaume-Uni et en Australie. Nous exerçons nos activités dans certains des climats politiques et économiques les plus difficiles au monde, dont l'Afghanistan, l'Irak, le Pakistan et le Soudan du Sud. MSI emploie actuellement 800 experts en développement dans les domaines de la gestion du secteur public, suivi et évaluation, la gouvernance et lutte contre la corruption. Pour plus d'informations sur MSI, veuillez visitez notre site Internet à www.msiworldwide.com.

Résumé du projet:

Le projet de support en Suivi et Evaluation (S & E) auprès de la Mission de l'USAID du Sénégal est un contrat de trois à cinq ans qui conduira pour l'USAID / Sénégal, des études et des activités d'évaluation, y compris, mais pas limiter à l'évaluation des activités / la conception de projets et des progrès, les évaluations de rendement , la collecte de données de référence, la définition des objectifs et l'énoncé des travaux (SOW) ainsi que le développement des activités d'évaluation. Ce contrat vise à améliorer la gestion de la performance à tous les niveaux afin d'aider la Mission à répondre aux exigences de l'Agence, prendre des décisions stratégiques et de gestion mieux informées, et approfondir le savoir de l'Agence.

\A noter: Ce poste est local. Seuls les candidates ayant la citoyenneté Sénégalaise peuvent postuler.

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Résumé du poste:**

MSI est à la recherche d'un Spécialiste en Informatique pour un projet de Suivi et Evaluation (S & E) de la Mission de l'USAID au Sénégal. Le candidat retenu, sous la direction du Conseiller Principal en Evaluation et de la Directrice du Projet, apportera du soutien informatique au personnel du projet en matière de logiciels et matériels informatiques. Il / elle répondre aux questions, diagnostiquera les programmes, isolera les problèmes, déterminera et mettra en œuvre les solutions.

Ceci est un poste à temps plein, basé à Dakar au Sénégal.

Responsabilités:

• Responsable du dépannage et de la maintenance des ordinateurs de bureau, ordinateurs portables et périphériques ;
• Responsable de l'installation et la configuration des ordinateurs avec le logiciel requis pour les nouveaux utilisateurs ;
• Responsable d'effectuer les sauvegardes de postes de travail ;
• Responsable de tout travail physique lié aux problèmes de matériels et d'ordinateurs, ainsi que du déplacement et 'installation des stations de travail ;
• Assistera l'Administrateur du système du réseau dans la mise en œuvre des systèmes et des politiques informatiques.
• Responsable de la maintenance et du support de toute demande informatique ;
• Assurer la mise à jour des systèmes et des logiciels, de la transmission et réception rapide des messages;
• Aider à la préparation de la documentation technique.
• Responsable de la compilation et de l'entretien de l'inventaire du matériel informatique et des logiciels ;
• Fournir une formation aux clients dans l'utilisation du système et des applications ;
• Effectuer autres tâches assignées par la direction.

Qualifications:

• License en Informatique / Sciences des Ordinateurs; programme de quatre ans préféré ;
• Deux (2) ans d'expérience pertinente en informatique ;
• Maîtrise des applications informatiques, tels que MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, est nécessaire.
• Capacité à travailler dans le cadre d'une équipe ;
• Solides compétences en communication et d'organisation ;
• Capacité à produire un travail de haute qualité dans des délais courts ;
• Capacité à gérer plusieurs tâches.

Seuls les candidats qui ont été sélectionnés pour une entrevue seront contactés. Pas d'appels téléphoniques, s'il vous plaît.

Pour postuler, veuillez visiter notre site Internet: www.msiworldwide.com

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Position Title: Regional Technical Advisor- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
Dept/Location: WARO Regional Office, Senegal/Dakar
Job Band: D
FLSA: Exempt
Reports To: Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality (DRD/PQ)

About CRS:
Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners, people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

Background: Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) supporting transformational improvements at scale in the lives of the poor in Africa, Asia, Europe-Middle East and Latin America. As an organization that takes a holistic approach to relief and development, CRS strives for excellence in all that we do. To reach the scale and quality required by our aspirations, we focus on increasing our effectiveness and influence by deepening our expertise and performing at a world-class level in the following three Strategic Program Areas (SPAs): Emergency Response and Recovery, Agricultural Livelihoods and Health. CRS has further identified the following five core competencies for deeper cultivation and strategic investments: 1) Monitoring and Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL), 2) Information & Communications Technology for Development, 3) Partner Collaboration and Support, 4) Justice and Peacebuilding Integration, and 5) Global Brand Management.

In West Africa, Catholic Relief Services works in 12 countries implementing programs in Health, Education, Agriculture livelihoods, Water and Sanitation, Microfinance and Emergency Response and Recovery. CRS implements its work through partners including Catholic Church institutions, national governments, national and international non-governmental organizations, civil society networks and private institutions. All of CRS' programs are based upon shared values and operational relationships which capitalize on our complementary capacities to achieve the maximum, positive benefit for poor and marginalized people.

Job Summary:
CRS is seeking to hire a Regional Technical Advisor for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL RTA) to assume advisory responsibility for half of the countries within its West Africa Region (WARO).

Monitoring and Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) is one of five Core Competencies that form a part of CRS’ 5-year (2013-2018) agency strategy.
In 2014 CRS finalized new policies and procedures for MEAL. These policies and procedures will go into effect starting 1 October 2015. CRS is currently assessing and strengthening MEAL systems and staff skills in preparation for complying with these policies and procedures.

In recent self-assessments against the new MEAL policies and procedures WARO country programs identified the following areas that need strengthening: Learning, Accountability, MEAL system budgeting and design, as well as building CRS and partner staff’s MEAL competencies.

A primary responsibility of the MEAL RTA is to support WARO country programs in the integration of MEAL as a core competency and to ensure they have the procedures, tools, skills and staff necessary to implement and comply with the new MEAL policies and procedures.

CRS has also prioritized as a core competency Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D). As part of this core competency, CRS is developing ICT tools and platforms to support MEAL processes with the aim of improving their effectiveness (e.g., through more accurate and timely access to data) and achieving a minimum level of standardization in the way that data is collected across countries and projects to support agency evaluation and learning. In WARO CRS is rolling out ICT–based MEAL systems in six countries in projects in a range of sectors including agriculture, education, health and emergency response. The MEAL RTA plays an important role, in coordination with ICT specialists, to support the incorporation of ICT into the design and implementation of MEAL systems.

The MEAL RTA serves as a member of the WARO regional team providing leadership and support for high quality CRS programming in West Africa, as well as the global MEAL team comprising other RTAs and HQ MEAL staff. S/he works in collaboration with staff in headquarters and country programs to develop and guide CRS strategies for MEAL.

The MEAL RTA will be responsible for:
• Providing leadership in developing Learning and Accountability strategies and systems
• Ensuring high quality design of MEAL systems
• Deepening staff’s competencies in MEAL
• Supporting the incorporation of ICT in MEAL systems.

Specific Responsibilities
• Support the rollout and implementation of the CRS agency MEAL policies and procedures and the MEAL core competency strategic initiatives.
• In coordination with Heads of Programs (HOPs) and in line with agency learning strategies and guidance, support the development of country-level learning agendas and processes.
• Ensure high quality design of MEAL systems in proposal development and project start-up that comply with donor and CRS requirements, using CRS methods and tools and contributing to their continuous improvement.
• As part of MEAL system design, ensure the incorporation of M&E tools that focus on measuring outcomes and impacts including changes in behavior, relationships, actions, and activities in the people, groups, and organizations CRS and partners work with directly.
• Support WARO Country Programs in the development of staff competencies in Accountability and the integration of Accountability tools and practices into country program and project MEAL systems, especially as it relates to accountability to the people served by CRS programming.
• Support the identification of country MEAL staffing needs, recruitment, onboarding and strengthening of CRS and partner staff’s MEAL competencies based on the CRS MEAL competency model.
• Work with regional sector leads to identify learning questions and define common sector impact indicators for identified WARO Signature and Emerging Program Areas.
• Support the appropriate incorporation of ICT in the design and implementation of MEAL systems. As applicable, support the use of the e-Valuate ICT MEAL system.
• Promote Country Program’s use of the Gateway system to manage MEAL documentation that is part of the Project Archive and as a space for sharing learning.
• Lead a WARO MEAL community of practice to facilitate the exchange of lessons learned and good practices in the rollout of the agency MEAL policies and procedures and strategic initiatives.
• Participate actively in the global CRS MEAL community, including in the annual MEAL global summit. Contribute to the refinement and development of materials and processes supporting the agency MEAL strategy
• Share and disseminate agency strategies, priorities and best practices in MEAL throughout WARO. Promote and share WARO MEAL initiatives and products with HQ and other regions.
• Stay abreast of Agency and external trends in MEAL and lead MEAL innovations in WARO

RTA for MEAL Competencies:
RTAs for MEAL are expected to use these competencies in the accomplishment of their responsibilities
• MEAL in Proposal/Project Design
• Monitoring
• Evaluation
• Accountability
• Learning
• Analysis and Critical Thinking
• ICT for MEAL
• Management in MEAL

*Agency-Wide Competencies:
These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.*
• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Develops Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning

Key Working Relationships
Internal: Country program MEAL staff, Country Representatives, Heads of Program, Regional Technical Advisors, Deputy Regional Directors, Global MEAL staff in the Program Impact and Quality Assurance department (HQ), Global Knowledge and Information Management department (HQ),
External: Partners (including but not limited to the Catholic Church), national governments, national and international non-governmental organizations, civil society networks and private institutions, consultants, academic institutions, professional networks and donors, especially USAID.

Qualifications:
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning relevant to a senior Learning position in an international NGO.
• Thorough familiarity with mixed method (quantitative and qualitative) approaches to M&E; experience in data collection, survey design, enumerator training and data analysis with appropriate software.
• Experience with accountability systems that include appropriate and frequent identifying information sharing, participatory work, discussions and decision making, formal complaint and feedback systems, staffed with competent personnel who make timely data available to stakeholders for learning and decision making.
• At least 7 years of progressive responsibility in overseas relief and development programs; at least 5 years’ experience working for an international agency on monitoring, evaluation, learning and accountability and at least 3 years living overseas.
• Thorough technical knowledge and experience in MEAL.
• Strong network with key institutions and donor agencies active in MEAL
• High degree of competency and comfort with information and communication technology used for MEAL
• Demonstrated experience in knowledge management and transfer: capturing, documenting, and facilitating the use of lessons learned. Experience with developing and managing learning agendas.
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through participatory adult training, mentoring, distance education and other formal and non-formal methods.
• Strong group process design and facilitation skills, including developing and leading workshops
• Equally process and results-oriented
• Flexibility and ability to motivate
• Team-oriented and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a diverse, multi-cultural team setting
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to organize and prioritize a variety of initiatives

Physical Requirements/Environment:
Normal conditions for an office environment. This position will require travel of 50-60%

Foreign Language Required: Advanced or native fluency in written and oral English; professional proficiency in French.

Disclaimer:
This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

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Apply through the CRS Careers website: https://www5.apply2jobs.com/CRS/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=2659&CurrentPage=1