Consultant – Strengthening Voter Education Strategy of Ghana Electoral Commission

Location: Ghana
Closing date: 6 June 2016
Contract duration: 60 days

Project background

Ghana is scheduled to hold its general elections on 7 November 2016. The 2016 elections in Ghana will be the seventh Presidential and Parliamentary elections since the restoration of multi-party democracy in 1992.

The objective of this project is to strengthen and broaden the Electoral Commission’s current voter education strategy.

More broadly, the project aims to advance the Secretariat’s approach of taking a more holistic and long-term view to election observation with a focus on the entire electoral cycle (pre-election, election-day and post-election).

The scope of the project

The consultant will provide support to the Electoral Commission in strengthening its current voter education strategy by undertaking the following tasks:

• Provide support to the Commission in reviewing its current voter education strategy, proposing possible revision.  
• Conduct an assessment of the voter education needs of different segments of the voting population, particularly first time, young voters, marginalized groups and persons with disabilities [PWDs].
• Design several prototype voter education materials targeting different segments of the voting population.
• Develop strategies for effective voter education tailored to the needs of different segments of the voting population.
• Design a monitoring and evaluation tool for measuring the impact of voter education activities.
• Design a strategy for effective synergy in voter education between Commission and stakeholders, particularly civil society organizations (CSOs).
• Provide feedback to the Commission on lesson learned with a view to improving the Commission’s voter education capacity for future elections. 
• Conduct an assessment on how current voter education had impacted on the Electoral process

Qualifications and experience

• Advance Degree or equivalent in Law, Communications, 
• 10+ years’ experience with election commissions around the world
• Proven track record with elections or civic education in developing countries
• Familiarity with political, economic, and social issues in Ghana and/or West Africa
• Demonstrated capacity to plan, prioritize and deliver tasks on time to meet goals in a highly pressured environment and to support other colleagues in achieving similar goals. 
• Strong leadership, problem solving, coordination, and consensus building skills is a must; 
• Ability to establish effective working relations in a multicultural team environment. 
• Familiarity with the international donor community
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to quickly build and consolidate relationships;
• Competency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Commonwealth’s fundamental values and principles as outlined in the Commonwealth Charter.
• Respect for diversity and intercultural understanding.
• Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.
• Promotes enabling environment for open communication. 
• Solid political acumen.
• Ability to work independently and produce high quality outputs in a timely manner, while understanding and anticipating evolving needs.

Closing date is Monday 6 June 2016 at 17:00 BST

Apply online Terms of reference

- See more at: http://thecommonwealth.org/jobs/consultant-strengthening-voter-education-strategy-ghana-electoral-commission#sthash.V4Z8SyOg.dpuf

Legal Intern at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

The SEC's mission is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. The SEC seeks high-caliber law students who share the values of integrity, fairness, accountability, resourcefulness, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. Using your legal education and experience, you will gain insightful experience into the regulation of security markets and how they must comply with securities laws. SEC Staff members serve as professional mentors, assisting with research and writing projects as well as providing advice and guidance on career development.

The Student Honors Program will begin on Monday, August 29th, 2016 and end on Friday, November 4th, 2016.

Law students will be assigned to work with SEC staff members on projects and assignments that cover a broad range of the Commissions' work. Work assignments may vary based on the regional office the student is assigned. Intern assignments range from supporting litigation to assisting with drafting new regulations to helping with reviews, exams or public outreach.

In the regional offices, interns work either for litigators or investigative attorneys in the Division of Enforcement or the Exam Staff that is part of the Office of Compliance Inspections & Examinations. For information about the opportunities and the work that interns do in specific regional offices, please read the SEC's website.

Current law students must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited law school to participate in the Fall 2016 Student Honors Program. To be considered a 2L law student, applicants must have begun their first year of law school by September 30, 2015 and must have complete their first year of law school by June 30, 2016. To be eligible to participate in the Fall 2016 Student Honors Program students must demonstrate they will continue their legal studies through Summer 2016 and/or Fall 2016. 

Students graduating in April/May/June 2016 from any accredited law program are ineligible.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be a U.S. Citizen
• 18 years or older at the time of appointment
• You must be registered for Selective Service if applicable (www.sss.gov)
• You must be suitable for federal employment
• PLEASE READ THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT TO MAXIMIZE CONSIDERATION

**For full consideration, all applicants must apply online via the USAJobs links. Applications will not be accepted outside of the USAJobs portal**

If you wish to be considered for Fall Legal opportunities within our Washington, DC office, please apply online via USA Jobs link: http://go.usa.gov/cwbah

If you wish to be considered for Fall opportunities in one of our regional offices: Atlanta Regional Office, Boston Regional Office, Chicago Regional Office, Denver Regional Office, Fort Worth Regional Office, Los Angeles Regional Office, Miami Regional Office, New York Regional Office, Philadelphia Regional Office, Salt Lake Regional Office, San Francisco Regional Office, please apply online via USA Jobs link: http://go.usa.gov/cwbcJ  

Arabic interpreter - International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC

Please note that owing to the ICRC's working procedures and principles, in particular the principle of neutrality, we cannot assign personnel to a country of which they are a national.

Your task

• oral interpretation: from Arabic to English, and English to Arabic during confidential interviews with persons detained in prisons, ICRC institutional dissemination of IHL, message delivery and visits to families of detainees,
• written translation: translation of written Arabic (newspaper articles, correspondence, etc.) into written English
• analysis and reporting: analysis of conditions of detention, security and other matters relating to the ICRC's mandate

Selection requirements

• ideal age: 25 to 45
• prepared to accept unaccompanied posting for a two 12-months mission
• excellent command of Arabic and English; French an asset
• university education or minimum 2 years of professional experience in translation/interpretation field
• driving licence (for manual transmission vehicles only)
• fully conversant with IT tools

Your profile

• strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• open-minded and adaptable, able to work in a team
• neat appearance, good speaker, well-developed writing and summarizing skills
• able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment

What we offer

• an opportunity to help the victims of conflict
• engrossing, rewarding work in unusual situations
• ample support in integrating into the new working environment

APPLY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY AT WWF MOZAMBIQUE

Fisheries Programme Coordinator -South Western Indian Ocean Sustainable Fisheries Programme (SWIO-SFP)

Based in: Maputo, Mozambique

WWF is an important, effective and authoritative conservation organization and we are able to respond to and influence the changing socio-economic and political landscape for the benefit of the environment in Africa and the survival of humanity globally.

WWF is recruiting an experienced, highly qualified and dynamic person to lead and coordinate the work on all marine fisheries aspects of the SWIO-SFP initiative to ensure WWF is working jointly to achieve sustainable management of fisheries in the region. The Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Mozambique Country Office Director.

The Programme Coordinator will manage and coordinate activities throughout the SWIO region and connect to the WWF Network and other key partners with the aim to achieve the goals set out in the Sustainable Fisheries Strategy. He/ She will coordinate and drive national, regional and global policy formulation on marine fisheries governance, trade in fisheries products, and marine climate change, and ensure delivery of results through lobbying and negotiation, technical support, and engagement with CSOs, industry and other stakeholders.

Required qualifications and skills:
MSc degree or higher in the field of marine/fisheries sciences or relevant environmental disciplines;
At least 15 years overall professional experience, experienced in working in a senior management position on a major conservation or fisheries programme;
Strong understanding of sustainable fisheries, fisheries governance, MPAs, IOM, MSP and eventually Blue Economy;
Ability to influence and open doors and build relationships of confidence with senior contacts in government, business, civil society and the donor community;
Ability to work in multi-cultural settings;
Ability to work effectively in a virtual team located in multiple locations.

For a detailed job description visit http://wwf.panda.org/who_we_are/jobs/

To apply for this position please send by 15 June 2016 a cover letter and a detailed CV (in english only) clearly mentioning the position “Fisheries Programme Coordinator (SWIO-SFP)” on the subject line to: careers@wwfafrica.org.

WWF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to having a diverse workforce.

Social and Behavior Change Communications (SBCC) Specialist - Morocco

Overseas Strategic Consulting, Ltd. (OSC) seeks well-qualified applicants for a Social Behavior Change Communications (SBCC) Specialist position in Morocco. The SBCC Specialist will lead in the development of strategies, in planning and in the implementation an integrated SBCC strategy. Candidates must possess the skills and capacity to:

· Manage the project cycle, including planning, implementing, and designing IEC/SBCC activities, including M&E support

· Participate in workplanning

· Assist in the development and implementation of a SBCC strategy, integrating community mobilization, training, mass media, and IPC activities

· Develop training materials for community organizations and local partners

· Conduct training sessions for community organizations and local partners in SBCC

Requirements:

· Degree in communications, education, sociology, anthropology, or similar discipline with experience in SBCC strategies and project management

· At least 5 years’ experience in SBCC/community mobilization, preferably education-related

· Fluent in Moroccan Arabic and English

· Must be detail-oriented, disciplined, and able to work as a team member and individually

· Experience in training (creating training materials, organizing, and conducting training sessions)

· Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

· Must be willing to travel within Morocco

HOW TO APPLY:

Established in 1992, OSC (www.oscltd.com) provides strategic communications, ICT, and monitoring and M&E support for development missions in challenging environments around the world. Using research-based strategies, OSC provides qualitative and quantitative research, technical assistance, and advisory services to donor agencies, governments, private institutions, and civil society organizations, building institutional communications capacity in a multitude of sectors and subject areas. For consideration, please email resume/CV and cover letter via email (osc@oscltd.com) using the subject line: SBCC Specialist - Morocco. OSC is committed to recruiting, employing, promoting, and retaining the best-qualified individuals without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Liberia: Senior Media Advisor

OVERVIEW:

Internews is seeking a Senior Media Advisor (Deputy Chief of Party) for a USAID-funded program in Liberia aimed to increase citizens’ access to independent and reliable information to engage in well-informed public discussion of important issues of the day. The Senior Media Advisor (DCOP) will support the COP in all aspects of program management, at a strategic level and also at an operational level. S/he will be responsible for oversight of program activities, reporting and sub-grants. S/he will be required to act as COP as from time-to-time being the principal point of contact in Liberia for procedural and substantive matters, and will also take on delegated COP responsibilities as required. S/he will support the COP in liaison with USAID/ Liberia on technical matters and in programs management and operations in response to USAID/ Liberia technical direction. The position will also support the COP in ensuring timely delivery of activities, quality control and the overall responsiveness of technical assistance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Work with the Chief of Party (COP) in project, office, and personnel management.
• Develop and maintain a keen understanding of challenges and issues facing effective media and communications in Liberia.
• Work with the COP, local partners, and local staff to design innovative strategies and activities that build the capacity of individual Liberian media outlets and media associations, and strengthen the media sector holistically.
• Supervise a team of experienced media trainers and consultants to deliver high quality media training and mentoring.
• Cultivate relationships with relevant local and international governmental actors, media, partners and agencies and represent Internews to Liberian government, USAID, and other donors.
• In partnership with the COP, provide leadership in the development and maintenance of professional relationships with donors through reporting, liaison, communications, and advocacy
• Work with Internews home office to ensure proper administration of projects.
• Support the COP and senior administrative and finance staff to ensure compliance with organizational and donor rules and regulations.
• Support the COP’s efforts in project planning, budgeting, and administrative issues.
• Analyze project results and the implementation of successes/failures.
• Develop plans for improvement/expansion of activities, as assigned.
• Participate in new fundraising efforts to support regional projects.
• Additional assignments and initiatives as necessary.
• Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values.

QUALIFICATIONS (qualified applications from Liberia or West Africa are encouraged to apply)

• 5-8 years of progressively responsible media development experience, including working with media organizations, media associations, and providing senior program management. Academic and/or practical work experience in journalism, media business management, or law (with familiarity with media law) preferred.
• Advanced degree (master’s or higher) in social sciences, international development, business management, journalism, law or a related field.
• Strong reputation for developing excellent collaborative working relationships with counterparts, international organizations and donors.
• Long-term development experience in the West Africa region (5+ years preferred).
• Working experience and knowledge of Liberia is preferred.
• A successful track record in supervising, designing, managing and implementing technical assistance for donor-funded media projects and proven ability to develop, implement, and monitor work plans, training plans, monitoring and evaluation plans, and procurement plans.
• Experience as a manager or trainer with professional capacity-building programs for journalists .and media outlets and strong knowledge of new media preferred.
• Demonstrated mentoring abilities and experience supporting senior managerial staff.
• Experience with USAID- and/or US government-funded programs strongly preferred.
• Experience in fundraising and development of innovative program concepts.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please visit our website.

HIV/AIDS Expert

HIV/AIDS Expert

Monitoring and Evaluation Health Assessment, Zimbabwe

The Mitchell Group, Inc. (TMG) is seeking a qualified HIV and AIDS Expert for an anticipated 6-month performance evaluation in Zimbabwe.

This Fall, USAID/Zimbabwe will conduct performance evaluations of family planning services, maternal and child health programming, and HIV/AIDS activities throughout Zimbabwe. The assessments will be used to generate and share important lessons to inform decision making and guide design and implementation of future activities.

HIV/AIDS Expert Responsibilities

• Manage a team of local subject matter experts in the field;
• Conduct initial desk study and assessment design utilizing standard USAID M&E assessment methodology
• Draft initial assessment of the M&E situation in Zimbabwe, respond to comments from Mission and prepare the final report;
• Ensure efficient performance of this contract, overseeing quality control and reporting and interact professionally with senior Mission, Embassy and Government of Zimbabwe officials.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, social sciences, health care management, or related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in international public health in the field of HIV/AIDS with experience in HIV/AIDS quality improvement programming
• Minimum 15 years of experience in project management and implementation
• Demonstrated knowledge of PEPFAR current PEPFAR priorities and planning processes
• Demonstrated experience in health care quality improvement and measurement processes
• Experience in conducting public health evaluations in developing countries (particularly in Africa) using strong evaluation methodology
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of both qualitative and quantitative data analysis software
• Familiarity with USAID funded programs is required
• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID evaluation policies and procedures
• Demonstrated record of successfully supervising local experts and producing high-quality analytical reports;
• Demonstrated analytical skills to collect, synthesize and analyze data
• Experience working in Zimbabwe preferred
• Strong team management and supervisory skills
• Experience working with a range of government officials, donors, local NGOs, and academia
• Demonstrated success in working with a cross-cultural team
• Demonstrated understanding of the Zimbabwe country context and public health sector
• Fluency in English required
• Strong technical English communication skills writing, both oral and written
• Ability to present information, analysis and recommendations in clear written and oral format

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents as via e-mail torecruitment@the-mitchellgroup.com. In the subject line, please indicate “HIV/AIDS Expert – Zimbabwe”. CV’s/resumes will be reviewed as they are received. Early application is encouraged. No phone calls please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Completed and signed USAID form No. AID 1420-17
• Brief cover letter that outlines how you meet the requirements
• Current CV/résumé with references.

Family Planning (FP) Expert

Family Planning (FP) Expert

Monitoring and Evaluation Health Assessment, Zimbabwe

The Mitchell Group, Inc. (TMG) is seeking a qualified Family Planning (FP) Expert for an anticipated 6-month performance evaluation in Zimbabwe.

This Fall, USAID/Zimbabwe will conduct performance evaluations of family planning services, maternal and child health programming, and HIV/AIDS activities throughout Zimbabwe. The assessments will be used to generate and share important lessons to inform decision making and guide design and implementation of future activities.

Family Planning Expert Responsibilities

• Manage a team of local subject matter experts in the field;
• Conduct initial desk study and assessment design utilizing standard USAID M&E assessment methodology
• Draft initial assessment of the M&E situation in Zimbabwe, respond to comments from Mission and prepare the final report;
• Ensure efficient performance of this contract, overseeing quality control and reporting and interact professionally with senior Mission, Embassy and Government of Zimbabwe officials.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, social sciences, health care management, or related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in international public health in the field of Family Planning with experience in Family Planning quality improvement programming
• Minimum 15 years of experience in project management and implementation
• Demonstrated knowledge of USG Family Planning rules and regulations and experience working with USG Family Planning programs
• Demonstrated experience in health care quality improvement and measurement processes
• Experience in conducting public health evaluations in developing countries (particularly in Africa) using strong evaluation methodology
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of both qualitative and quantitative data analysis software
• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID evaluation policies and procedures
• Demonstrated record of successfully supervising local experts and producing high-quality analytical reports;
• Demonstrated analytical skills to collect, synthesize and analyze data
• Experience working in Zimbabwe preferred
• Strong team management and supervisory skills
• Experience working with a range of government officials, donors, local NGOs, and academia
• Demonstrated success in working with a cross-cultural team
• Demonstrated understanding of the Zimbabwe country context and public health sector
• Fluency in English required
• Strong technical English communication skills writing, both oral and written
• Ability to present information, analysis and recommendations in clear written and oral format

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents as via e-mail torecruitment@the-mitchellgroup.com. In the subject line, please indicate “FP Expert – Zimbabwe”. CV’s/resumes will be reviewed as they are received. Early application is encouraged. No phone calls please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Completed and signed USAID form No. AID 1420-17
• Brief cover letter that outlines how you meet the requirements
• Current CV/résumé with references.

Maternal Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH) Expert

Maternal Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH) Expert

Monitoring and Evaluation Health Assessment, Zimbabwe

The Mitchell Group, Inc. (TMG) is seeking a qualified Maternal Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH) Expert for an anticipated 6-month performance evaluation in Zimbabwe.

This Fall, USAID/Zimbabwe will conduct performance evaluations of family planning services, maternal and child health programming, and HIV/AIDS activities throughout Zimbabwe. The assessments will be used to generate and share important lessons to inform decision making and guide design and implementation of future activities.

MNCH Expert Responsibilities

• Manage a team of local subject matter experts in the field;
• Conduct initial desk study and assessment design utilizing standard USAID M&E assessment methodology
• Draft initial assessment of the M&E situation in Zimbabwe, respond to comments from Mission and prepare the final report;
• Ensure efficient performance of this contract, overseeing quality control and reporting and interact professionally with senior Mission, Embassy and Government of Zimbabwe officials.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, social sciences, health care management, or related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in international public health in the field of MNCH with experience in MNCH quality improvement programming
• Minimum 15 years of experience in project management and implementation
• Familiarity with USAID funded programs is required
• Demonstrated experience in health care quality improvement and measurement processes
• Experience in conducting public health evaluations in developing countries (particularly in Africa) using strong evaluation methodology
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of both qualitative and quantitative data analysis software
• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID evaluation policies and procedures
• Demonstrated record of successfully supervising local experts and producing high-quality analytical reports;
• Demonstrated analytical skills to collect, synthesize and analyze data
• Experience working in Zimbabwe preferred
• Strong team management and supervisory skills
• Experience working with a range of government officials, donors, local NGOs, and academia
• Demonstrated success in working with a cross-cultural team
• Demonstrated understanding of the Zimbabwe country context and public health sector
• Fluency in English required
• Strong technical English communication skills writing, both oral and written
• Ability to present information, analysis and recommendations in clear written and oral format

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents as via e-mail torecruitment@the-mitchellgroup.com. In the subject line, please indicate “MNCH Expert – Zimbabwe”. CV’s/resumes will be reviewed as they are received. Early application is encouraged. No phone calls please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Completed and signed USAID form No. AID 1420-17
• Brief cover letter that outlines how you meet the requirements
• Current CV/résumé with references.