Benin Microfinance Project Coordinator

The Benin Microfinance Project Coordinator works in conjunction with microfinance operator CAIES, supporting local partners in their daily tasks, auditing partners’ processes and issuing recommendations, collecting photos and videos of beneficiaries and staff partners, and supporting operations and finance team in specific tasks, depending on candidate’s availability and project needs (examples could include developing a marketing strategy, social impact analysis, or conducting trainings on financial management and/or technology usage). Pre-departure activities include following up on reports received from the field and ensuring implementation of recommended action items from previous staff.

This position offers the opportunity to develop microfinance project management, marketing and communications skills, and it requires a highly motivated, flexible self-starter who can successfully work cross-culturally.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

a. Pre-departure training and preparation:

i. Follow up on narrative and financial reports received from partners in the field

ii. Prioritize action items received in reports from prior field interns and coordinate with field partners to plan for and ensure implementation

b. Support credit and savings promoters, operations and finance managers as well as the CEO in their daily tasks:

i. With credit promoter: help promote micro credit in new communities, analyse new applicants’ situations, create loan dossiers, provide financial training to beneficiaries, perform monitoring visits to beneficiaries, follow-up on unpaid loans

ii. With savings promoter: help promote and collect savings among saving groups or individuals

iii. With operations manager: help monitor loan portfolio statuses (new/unpaid/potential loans, financial performance indicators), monitor savings situations, check and approve the dossiers of new loan applicants, liaise with the CEO on any operations-related matters and attend credit committee meetings

iv. With finance manager: help keep the accountancy up-to-date, manage cash levels (relations with the bank, the cashier, etc.), prepare monthly/quarterly financial reports (P&L, financial indicators, etc.), advise the CEO on any finance-related matters (or “aspects of…”)

v. With the CEO: accompany him on visits to potential partners or/and other stakeholders (village major, service providers, etc.); attend board meetings

c. Responsible for specific tasks within the operations or financial team depending on candidate background and availability and on project needs (to be defined on a case-by-case basis): development of a marketing strategy, carrying out research/analysis on social impact of the partner’s work, carrying out research/analysis on partner’s inefficiencies and ways to solve them, providing training on financial management/ office tools/ strategic planning, carrying out analysis of partner’s competitor and preparing plan to differentiate partner’s activities, etc.

d. Collect audio-visual materials and testimonies of beneficiaries and partner’s staff

e. Perform an informal audit on the partner’s processes (based on available situation reports and following-up on recommendations previously issued) and issue recommendations

f. Other tasks as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· French fluency or C1-2 level competence

· Some knowledge or experience in finance

· Ability to work independently and to be proactive

· Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

· Ability to identify needs and priorities and respond accordingly

· Capacity to work successfully across cultures

· Willingness to live in basic living conditions

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your CV and letter of motivation to hr@seeds-ngo.org

Farm Concern International Vacancies - Oct 2014

Farm Concern International Vacancies

Farm Concern International (FCI) is an Africa-wide market development agency whose work is focused on the commercialization of smallholder farmers through developing market led production systems that are continuously informed by the market needs, demands and trends. We develop pro-poor business and marketing models that competitively and sustainably enhance economic growth among the smallholder farmers in Africa. With a vision of Commercialized African households with increased incomes and better livelihoods, FCI currently operates in 12 countries serving over 3.5 Million smallholder farmers, connecting them with more than 10,000 buyers in informal trade, 500 private sector companies and over 1000 small and medium enterprises across Africa. With Its headquarters in Nairobi Kenya, FCI is an equal opportunities employer.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates to fill the following positions based in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda;

VACANCY – UG/01/09/14
Senior Program Manager, Economic Development and Agribusiness

Location: Kampala Uganda

Job summary

Reporting to the Programs Director, the Senior Program Manager is responsible for delivery of the organization’s program work in the country, management of partners and donor relationships, financial and grant management, research and communication, monitoring and evaluation. The candidate will also be required to offer technical support in seed enterprises, farmer organization development and market development

Roles & Responsibility

• Provide leadership in the programmes management and coordination.
• Provide technical support on seed systems development for selected value chains
• Oversee enterprise development(seed, farmer and related enterprises)
• Build the capacity of programme partners
• Provide oversight in data collection, analysis and impact documentation
• Facilitate learning and sharing events on selected value chains

• Ensure interventions are documented through quality reports, newsletters and other FCI defined communication and documentation approaches.

• Facilitate internal and external Communication as well as programmes and intervention branding and visibility.

Required

• Minimum of 5 years of experience of senior level management in development projects either at regional or country level.

• Master’s Degree in Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, International Development or related field.

• Experience working with or for seed systems related private sector company(s).
• Proficiency in report writing and technical papers development
• Demonstrate experience and success in leading, supervising, coaching and developing others.

Preferred

• Regional level management experience.

• Field-based experience overseeing donor-funded agriculture or socioeconomic growth project(s).

• Experience in banana and/or sweet potatoes value chains
•  Skills in languages other than English that  is relevant to the region and program portfolio.
• Sub-grants and sub-contract management experience

• A Uganda National.

VACANCY – TZ/01/09/14

Senior Technical Specialist – Value Chain Development (based in Dar)

Location: Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Job summary

Reporting to the Africa Director, the Senior Technical Specialist is responsible for delivery of the organization’s program work in the country, management of partners and donor relationships, financial and grant management, research and communication, monitoring and evaluation.

This position will directly manage and mentor senior managers and field managers for our field-based operations and promote measurable economic impact, financial sustainability and desired outcomes of our programs. This position will also foster and maintain strategic relationships with local, regional and international partners.

Roles & Responsibility
• Provide technical support on smallholder livelihood and economic development

• Provide leadership in the programmes in development of commercialization and marketing strategies, work plans, budgets and monitoring & evaluation.

• Facilitate partnerships with government, government departments, development agencies and private sector players

• Build capacity, support and Supervise programmes implementation team

• Oversee implementation of interventions, supporting key stakeholders and developing partnership framework and guidelines

• Implement monitoring, learning, compliance and evaluation strategies to ensure targeted outcomes and impact is realized across all interventions, target regions and markets.

• Ensure timely development of Project Implementation Plans, Events Schedules, annual reports and other technical reports for the programmes.

• Ensure overall up to date data management, documentation and data analyses from various interventions

• Oversee media and communications activities to ensure programmes branding and visibility at all levels.

Required

• A Minimum of 5 years of experience in senior management position for donor-funded development projects.

• Master’s Degree in Agribusiness, Agriculture, International Development, Marketing, or any related field.

• Willing to work anywhere in Tanzania or in the region.
• Experience working with or for private sector company(s) engaged in agriculture or agribusiness.

• Demonstrate experience and success in leading, supervising, coaching and developing technical teams.

• Demonstrate experience and success in fostering and leveraging strategic partnerships.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Preferred

• Regional level management experience.

• Field experience overseeing donor-funded agriculture or economic growth project(s).
• Skills in languages other than English that  are relevant to the region and program portfolio.

• Sub-grants and sub-contract management experience
• A Tanzania National.

VACANCY – TZ/02/09/14

Programmes Manager: Markets & Trade

Location: Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Job Summary

Reporting to the Country Team Leader, the Programmes Manager will be responsible for implementation of various programmes, coordinating programme activities, report development and documentation. He/she must be a motivated team member, with ability to coordinate, supervise and mentor project staff. The qualified candidate participates in proposal development and project implementation plan development.

Role & Responsibility

 Develop Strategic partnerships between Donors, Partner organizations, Private Sector Players and Farm Concern International
 Participate in project design and proposal development processes

 Foster partnerships with various partners

 Design and supervise implementation of marketing strategies for various programmes and selected agricultural products
 Design and implement commodity and trade projects in the region


 Plan, organize, participate and facilitate trade meetings in the region

 Prepare trade / private sector partnership agreements

 Supervise market research, market monitoring, market trends and targeted marketing for various commodities

 Supply chain management based on smallholder supplies

 Manage / co-ordinate sales promotions, linkages and marketing events

 Prepare project based briefs, publications and progress reports

Required

 Advanced University Degree: MSc / MBA in Marketing / Agricultural Economics / Strategic Marketing and other related field from recognized Universities
 Excellent project management skills

 A proven record on development projects documentation

 Highly experienced in developing and executing Strategic plans as well as Business plans

 Willing to work and live anywhere in Tanzania

Preferred

 Extensive experience in analysis of smallholder participation in value chain marketing and trade in Africa.

 Highly experienced marketing specialist with extensive knowledge in private sector systems, markets and trade.

 Demonstrate solid skills in documentation, market development, market entry, promotions and strong networking skills.
 Demonstrated experience in dealing with fast moving consumer goods.

VACANCY – ETH/01/09/14
Senior Program Manager, Economic Development, Nutrition and Agribusiness.

Location: Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Job summary

Reporting to the Programs Director, the Senior Program Manager is responsible for delivery of the organization’s program work in the country, management of partners and donor relationships, financial and grant management, research and communication, monitoring and evaluation. The candidate will also be required to offer technical support in nutrition, farmer organization development and market development

Roles & Responsibility
 Provide leadership in the programmes management and coordination.

 Provide technical support on seed systems development for selected value chains

 Oversee enterprise development(seed, farmer and related enterprises)

 Build the capacity of programme partners

 Provide oversight in data collection, analysis and impact documentation

 Facilitate learning and sharing events on selected value chains

 Ensure interventions are documented through quality reports, newsletters and other FCI defined communication and documentation approaches.

 Facilitate internal and external Communication as well as programmes and intervention branding and visibility.

Required

 Minimum of 5 years of experience of senior level management in development projects either at regional or country level.

 Master’s Degree in Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, International Development or related field.
 Experience working with or for seed systems related private sector company(s).

 Proficiency in report writing and technical papers development

 Demonstrate experience and success in leading, supervising, coaching and developing others.

Preferred

 Regional level management experience.

 Field-based experience overseeing donor-funded agriculture or socioeconomic growth project(s).
 Experience in banana and/or sweet potatoes value chains
  Skills in languages other than English that  is relevant to the region and program portfolio.
 Sub-grants and sub-contract management experience

 An Ethiopia National.

An Ethiopia National.

VACANCY – KEN/01/09/14: Data & Geographic Information System Specialist Location: Kenya

Job Summary

The GIS Specialist will work with related software and programs to create and maintain data and/or maps that can be combined with geographically referenced data. He / she should have the capacity to relate different types of data such as socioeconomic, demographic, administrative or political boundaries, land use, land cover, environmental, infrastructure, and transportation networks.

Roles & Responsibility

 Create maps and graphs, using GIS software and related equipment.

 Meet with users to define data needs, project requirements, required outputs, or to develop applications.

 Conduct Research to locate and obtain existing databases.

 Gather, analyze, and integrate spatial data from staff and determine how best the information can be displayed using GIS.

 Compile geographic data from a variety of sources including censuses, field observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
 Analyze spatial data for geographic statistics to incorporate into documents and reports.

 Design and update database, applying additional knowledge of spatial feature representations.

 Enter new map data through use of a digitizer or by direct input of coordinate information using
 the principles of cartography including coordinate systems, longitude, latitude, elevation, topography, and map scales.
 Analyze geographic relationships among varying types of data.

 Prepare metadata and other documentation.

 Operate and maintain GIS system hardware, software, plotter, digitizer, GPS gadgets

 Move, copy, delete, and add files, drawings, and maps to output reports in hard copy or electronic transfer.
 Present information to users and answer questions.

 Retrieve stored maps.

Required

 Minimum of 2 years of experience of senior level management in development projects either at regional or country level

 Master’s degree in Socio Economics, Agribusiness and under graduate studies in Geographic Information System or any other related field. Master’s Degree in Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, International Development or related field.

 Knowledgeable in data analysis and management software including SPSS, STATA, CS Pro, MS Excel, MS Access and others

 Geographical Knowledge of various methods for describing the location and distribution of land, sea, and air masses including their physical locations, relationships, and characteristics

 Proficiency in information gathering, ability to correct information, identify essential information and validate the information.

Preferred

 Excellent Communication, Written, Oral, and Cartographic - The ability to convey GIS/spatial information to non-GIS/technical people.

 Excellent analytical Skills, the ability to solve problems using the GIS suite of tools.

 Information Ordering ,the ability to correctly follow a given rule or set of rules in order to arrange things or actions in a certain order.

 Computer Science - Using and developing computer programs to solve problems.

 Hands-on experience

 Good analytical / problem solving skills

 A basic understanding of the concepts behind data management in a relational database

VACANCY – KEN/01/09/14
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Location: Kenya

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Technical Expert Monitoring & Evaluation, S/He will be responsible for offering technical support implementation of various programs design, project cycle management and grants; S/he will have ability to collect, collate and assimilate information from various sources and present to others effectively and strong competence in managing M&E data systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of supporting ME&L at middle level management.

Role & Responsibility
 Provide technical support to the Monitoring & Evaluation department.

 Manage day to day operations of M&E system and support programmes teams in continued implementation of M&E tools and instruments.

 Ensure proper coordination and effectiveness of quarterly programme review activities that deliver high quality review reports for the organization.
 Assist in development of concept notes and proposals with special emphasis on M&E.

 Ensure Compliance to organisational and donor standards.

Required

 Advanced University Degree: MSc/MBA in Socio Economics, Development Studies, Agribusiness, and Agricultural Economics and other related field from recognized Universities.
 Minimum 2 years’ experience in M&E in a donor funded project.

 Excellent project management skills with bias to M&E and Financial management.

 A proven record on development projects documentation.

Preferred

 Post Graduate Diploma in Programme Management or M&E

 Demonstrate solid skills in Communication and report writing.

 Strategic planning and strong networking skills.

SHORT TERM CONSULTANCIES IN UGANDA TANZANIA ETHIOPIA & KENYA

FCI offers short term consultancies to candidates with Masters or PhD qualifications and have a minimum of 3 publications. FCI seeks to recruit a team of Technical Experts with hands on experiences in Market Research and development, Value Chain Analysis, Partnership management, Development communication and in Commercialization

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME IN UGANDA TANZANIA ethiopia

FCI’s Internship programme offers opportunities for Post graduate students (Masters and PhD level) especially research students. The programme offers practical project management, commercialization and market development experiences. The internships duration is between 3 to 12 months. FCI interns are NOT paid and all costs of travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the intern candidate.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply by sending an email with the specific vacancy number and the position to  hr@farmconcern.org to get a detailed job description .Application deadline is Friday 14th November 2014.

Intern/Volunteer : Ghana, Togo, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso

CLOSING: 

20 Dec 2014

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: 

Dera Foundation is a non-for-profit organization devoted to technologies that offer engineering solutions to global challenges such as climate change, energy poverty, environmental degradation, and pollution on local communities in Ghana and Africa. They identify problems facing local communities and devise strategies and innovations to solving them. They promote interventions that lead to sustainable development of local communities through capacity building, research and development, volunteerism, and projects on energy, agriculture and environment.

ABOUT THE JOB: 

Dera Foundation is seeking an Intern/Volunteer. S/he will work in the finance department of a bank/microfinance company. S/he will work on a project based on a sustainable development strategy, dedicated to support mainly rural communities and women in developing their potential.

HOW TO APPLY: 

Interested candidates can send their resume to derafoundation@yahoo.com

Intern/Volunteer

Internship - Microfinance & Small Enterprise Development - Tanzania

CLOSING: 

28 Dec 2014

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: 

NGOabroad is a Limited Liability Company. It provides a unique service that helps people enter or advance in international humanitarian work and provides frugal, custom fit international volunteer opportunities. It specializes in providing microfinance experience so that one is better prepared to enter a career in microfinance or international development.

ABOUT THE JOB: 

NGOabroad is seeking Interns for Microfinance & Small Enterprise Development. S/he will be placed in different partner organizations in Tanzania and will help entrepreneurs develop small business enterprises or income generating activities.

HOW TO APPLY: 

Guidelines on How to Apply

Essential to send briefly answered questionnaire with resume.

Internship - Microfinance & Small Enterprise Development

P2P Microfinance - Kenya Country Liaison Intern

CLOSING: 

31 Dec 2014

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: 

Founded in 2009, Zidisha is an online community that enables direct person-to-person lending to entrepreneurs in developing countries. Zidisha helps connect lenders and borrowers directly across international borders - overcoming previously insurmountable barriers of geography, wealth and circumstance.

ABOUT THE JOB: 

Zidisha is seeking a P2P Microfinance - Kenya Country Liaison Intern. S/he will be responsible for ensuring that organization's clients in Kenya are always provided with timely, friendly, and professional customer service.

HOW TO APPLY: 

Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter toservice@zidisha.org

P2P Microfinance - Kenya Country Liaison Intern

INTERN - LEGAL AFFAIRS

Posting Title: INTERN - LEGAL AFFAIRS, I
Job Code Title: INTERN - LEGAL AFFAIRS
Department/ Office: Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
Duty Station: BEIRUT
Posting Period: 9 October 2014-31 December 2015 
Job Opening number: 14-LEG-ESCWA-37938-R-BEIRUT (O)

The UN Office of Staff Legal Assistance (OSLA) was established within the Office of Administration of Justice as of 1 July 2009.

The duration of an ESCWA internship is normally two months on a full time basis - this may be exceptionally extended for a maximum period of six months. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Director of the respective Division.

Interns are not paid and are responsible for all expenses related to the internship.

ESCWA accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during an internship. Therefore, upon awarding an internship, candidates will be required to sign a statement confirming their understanding and acceptance of the conditions of service.

Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

This internship is located within the Office of Staff Legal Assistance (OSLA) in the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). The intern reports directly to the Legal Officer.

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:
1. Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
(a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
(b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
(c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation;
2. Be computer literate in standard software applications;
3. Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
4. Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Arabic is also a working language of ESCWA. For the internship advertised, fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.

For details and to apply: careers.un.org

Research Intern - West Africa Civil Society Institute

Established by the Open Society Initiative for West Africa in 2005, the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) is a regional non-governmental organisation dedicated to enhancing the capacities of civil society organisations in West Africa toward greater sustainability and operational and development effectiveness.
In response to an identified need for structured practical capacity enhancement for young West Africans, WACSI introduced a Next Generation Internship Programme (NGIP) in January 2008 aimed at developing the next generation of African scholars and practitioners. The programme primarily targets young West Africans, either fresh graduates or early career professionals, seeking work experience in WACSI’s core areas of work. Interns are expected to commit to WACSI for six months during which time they will be fully involved in all WACSI activities and enhance their knowledge and capacities for leadership, knowledge and programme management, and critical development issues for West Africa, among other areas.
As part of the NGIP, WACSI is seeking an intern to join its Research and Documentation Unit from November 2014 through April 2015. The intern will be primarily attached to the research unit but may be required to assist other units as needed.
Responsibilities:
Conduct and support background research on topical issues.
Contribute to and compile the weekly Civil Society Situation Report.
Compile and manage information for the Civil Society Knowledge Hub.
Support editing and review of manuscripts for publication.
Assist with the preparation and administration of relevant WACSI programmes and with report writing.
Attend and represent WACSI at meetings with partner organisations.
Any other duties that may be assigned. 
Relevant skills: 
Minimum of a first degree in civil society management/nonprofit studies, philanthropy, international affairs, political science, public policy, law or related fields. 
Commitment to WACSI’s vision and values and demonstrated interest in civil society.
Strong research, writing and communication (verbal and written) skills. 
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong Internet research skills.
Fully bilingual (French and English).
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Works well under pressure with minimal supervision and in a multi-cultural environment.
Proactive, willing to learn and take initiative.
Works well as part of a team. 
Interested applicants should send the following documents in English and French to: The Administrative Officer at admin@wacsi.org by Friday, 10 October 2014: 
Application letter.
Comprehensive curriculum vitae 
Two references (one should be academic); and 
Letter of motivation expressing career goals and how the internship will contribute to achieving them. 
Please note: 
Priority will be given to bilingual applicants. 
The successful intern will spend a substantial part of her/his internship working at the WACSI office in Accra, Ghana.
Due to the volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted for phone interview.
- See more at: http://www.wacsi.org/en/site/newsroom/2538/Call-for-Research-Intern-capacity-building-West-Africa-Ghana.htm#sthash.RNxKPT0J.dpuf