Head of Communication, Grow Africa

Deadline: 

Monday, October 17, 2016

Duty Station : 

NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Supervisor: 

Executive Director

Documents: 

 Head of Communications- Grow Africa.pdf

Job Title: Head of Communication, Grow Africa.

Position Level: P5

Duty Station: NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Supervisor:   Executive Director

Grow Africa  seeks to   recruit a Head of Communications to promote Grow Africa’s reputation as a leading authority in making public-private sector work for agricultural transformation; communicate to stakeholders on the impact of Grow Africa’s activities in country; initiate and sustain communications campaigns – co-ordinated and executed with Grow Africa key partners - around core issues related to ensuring agricultural transformation and; create and disseminate knowledge and best practice around defined topics.

Based on the Host Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the African Union for NEPAD to serve as the interim AU Office Operating outside the African Union Headquarters, the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency invites application from Africans for the post of Head of Communication, Grow Africa.

Required Skills and Competencies

The successful candidate will have:

1. 10 years’ experience in both private and public sectors in sub-Saharan Africa, Preferably in the commodities sector. Experience of both West and East Africa is desirable.
2. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a compelling issues-based content strategy.
3. Demonstrated ability to orchestrate partner communications, primarily around coordinated issues-based campaigns across multiple channels.
4.  Strong media-relations experience with evidence of impact Public-affairs experience, specifically in lobbying on behalf of organisations on policy changes.
5. Proven experience in managing digital agencies.
6. Demonstrated experience in managing a large project preferably event-based to timeline and budget.
7. Excellent writing skills (English).
8. Ability to negotiate compromise among different stakeholders at senior level without sacrificing on achieving the target or on quality of results.
9. Ability and willingness to work at both strategic and tactical level.
10. Experience of working in an organisation in the area of communications in east and West Africa will be an added advantage.
11. Experience in raising external funding would be an added advantage.

Education and Experience:

Candidates must have a minimum qualification of a Master’s Degree in Communications and Journalism.  10 years ‘experience in both private and public sectors in sub-Saharan Africa, preferably in the commodities sector. Experience of both West and East Africa is desirable. At least three (3) years of such experience must include management level experience in leading and managing comparable public sector institutions or similar organizations nationally, regionally and / or internationally.

Application:

Applications should be forwarded utilising “Arial’’ font 11.5

 To apply, please submit the following:

a.      A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency.

b.     A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.

c.      Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses.

d.     Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.

e.      A 2-3 page vision statement.

f.       A recent performance evaluation report (for internal candidates only).

Remuneration: An indicative basic salary of US$47,829.00 per annum plus other entitlements such as post adjustment (57% of basic salary), housing allowance  (US$ 26,496.00 per annum), gratuity (15% of gross salary), among others in conformity with the rules and procedures applicable to internationally recruited staff of the African Union.

Applications must be received not later than Monday, 17 October 2016 and should be addressed to:

Head of Human Resources

NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency

Private Bag x 218 Midrand, 1685

Johannesburg, South Africa

Email: careers@growafrica.com, hr@nepad.org; ericf2@nepad.org

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Principal Programme Officer, Policy Specialist

Deadline: 

Monday, October 17, 2016

Duty Station : 

NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Supervisor: 

Head of Health Programmes

Documents: 

 Principal Programme Officer Policy Specialist English.pdf Principal Programme Officer Policy Specialist French.pdf Principal Programme Officer Policy specialist Portuguese.pdf Principal Programme Officer Policy specialist Arabic.pdf

Job Title:  Principal Programme Officer, Policy Specialist

Position Level:  P4

Duty Station: NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Supervisor:   Head of Health Programmes

Based on the Host Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the African Union for NEPAD to serve as the interim AU Office Operating Outside the African Union Headquarters, the NEPAD Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Principal Programme Officer, Policy Specialist.

The African Union (AU), established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.

The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) is a programme of the African Union adopted in 2001 in Lusaka, Zambia, aimed primarily at poverty alleviation and promotion of economic growth and sustainable development in Africa. As a consequence of the integration of NEPAD into the structures and processes of the African Union, the NEPAD Agency has been established by the Decision of the 14th AU Assembly of February 2010 as the technical body of the African Union, in replacement of the NEPAD Secretariat.

The mandate of the NEPAD Agency is to:

1. Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of continental and regional priority programmes and projects;
2. Mobilise resources and partners in support of the implementation of Africa’s priority programmes and projects;
3. Conduct and coordinate research and knowledge management;
4. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of programmes and projects; and
5. Advocate on the AU and NEPAD vision, mission and core principles/values.

The offices of the NEPAD Agency are located in Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Based on the Host Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the African Union for NEPAD to serve as the interim AU Office Operating Outside the African Union Headquarters, the NEPAD Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Principal Programme Officer, Policy Specialist.

Required Skills and Competencies

 i.  Demonstrated experience in policy development.

 ii. Demonstrated experience in undertaking policy analysis with regional and continental bodies such as SADC, African Union.

 iii. Experience in facilitating regional policy harmonization and implementation of regulatory reforms.

 iv. Expertise in designing and executing policy advocacy at national and regional levels.   

 v.  Ability to convene and facilitate high level regional and national policy consultations and dialogue processes.

vi.  Experience in designing and operationalising communities of practice / technical working groups

Maintain confidentiality at the highest level at all times.

viii. High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.

 ix.  Ability to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, take initiative and with sound judgment.

 x.   High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment and energetic.

 xi.  Ability to leverage limited resources and staff for maximum impact.

 xii.  Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.

 xiii. Creative thinking and problem solving skills.

 xiv. Good organisation, planning and time management skills.

 xv.  Excellent written and oral communications and interpersonal skills.

 xvi. Sound analytical skills.

 xvii. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment.

Education and Experience: Candidates must hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in Economics, Public Health or Public Policy or related social sciences discipline and a relevant Bachelor’s degree. In addition, Candidates must possess seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the area of policy development, implementation and harmonisation in the public sector, multilateral institutions, and international non-governmental or similar organizations nationally, regionally and / or internationally. Professional training or certificates in occupational health or health policy will be an advantage.

Application:

To apply, please submit the following:

1. A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency.
2. A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.

1. Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses.
2. Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.

Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US$45,364.00 per annum plus other entitlements e.g. Post Adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($23,846.40 per annum), gratuity (15% of gross salary) in conformity with the rules and procedures applicable to internationally recruited staff of the African Union.

Applications must be received not later than Monday, 17 October 2016 and should be addressed to:

Head of Human Resources

NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency

P O Box 218 Midrand 1685

Johannesburg

South Africa

Email: hr@nepad.org; dora.mwaiseghe@nepad.org

Please note, should you not hear from us within six (6) weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful

Senior Program Officer – Asia, Middle East and Europe Region, American Red Cross

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) seeks to appoint a:

Title: Senior Program Officer – Asia, Middle East and Europe Region, American Red Cross

Reports to: Senior Delegate, Regional Quality and Learning, American Red Cross

Location: Based in Bangkok, Thailand

Organizational background

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 190 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles (humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality) and by Strategy 2020, which voices our collective vision and determination to move forward in tackling the major challenges that confront humanity in the present decade.

Under the umbrella of the Federation’s Country Cluster Support Team, the American Red Cross (ARC) seeks to prevent and alleviate human suffering around the world by responding to disasters, building safer, more resilient communities, and educating future humanitarians. With programs and partners in 70 countries, the American Red Cross is working to strengthen the global Red Cross Red Crescent network in order to deliver critical assistance to some of the most vulnerable communities in the world, reaching 100 million people annually.

Job purpose:

The Senior Program Officer is a highly experienced staff responsible for helping American Red Cross (ARC) and Red Cross/Red Crescent partners in Eurasia to support implementation of high-quality programs. In addition, the Senior Program Officer will facilitate learning, sharing and use of good practices within this region, among other regions, and with ARC National Headquarters and Red Cross/Red Crescent partners. The Senior Program Officer will travel up to 25% of the time to active project sites in the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. The position will report directly to the Senior Quality and Learning delegate and will be based in Bangkok.

Senior Program Officers are expected to have a wide range of skills, experience and knowledge in project management, operations and resource acquisition.

Job duties and responsibilities

The Senior Program Officer will support the Senior Quality and Learning Delegate in managing the overall program portfolio and aspects of the American Red Cross Eurasia Delegation. The position will assist in providing project oversight and technical assistance to program staff in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating projects in collaboration with Red Cross and non-Red Cross partners.

Program management, support to programs:

• Support ensuring impact-oriented, sustainable project results within project scope, budget, and timeframe by performing regular communication with local ARC program management staff; monitoring budgets and reviewing financial and narrative reports; and performing monitoring visits to local staff and project sites.
• Provide support to all ARC and National Society project staff in achieving project goals.
• Provide support to project closeout activities by regularly reviewing exit and sustainability plans.
• Provide support in identifying project issues and risk by regularly reviewing project implementation, reports, etc. and plan to mitigate them.
• Provide support to all project managers in Eurasia in ensuring that integration and cross-cutting themes are considered in interventions at all levels, especially in project design, budgets, work plans, and trainings.
• Work closely with local finance manager to review Budget vs. Actual reports for all field-oriented aspects program activity and delegation operation expense; work closely with NHQ-based Finance staff to review consolidated BVA reports and complete budget forecasts for all levels of program expenditure
• Work in an interdisciplinary fashion with the finance, M&E and program staff to design, plan, implement, and monitor all projects within the delegation.
• Provide additional program support and management duties as requested by the Regional Director or the Senior Quality and Learning delegate.
• Coordinate and cultivate relationships with relevant Red Cross partners (IFRC counterparts, National Societies, Partner National Societies) and external stakeholders on a regular basis, in coordination with other ARC staff.
• Represent ARC and maintain active communication with key external partners including donor agencies and other humanitarian agencies in the U.S. and overseas.

Qualifications, experience and skills required:

· Bachelor’s degree

· Prefer Master’s degree in international development, public health or other development related area

· Demonstrated experience in proposal writing, preferably with USAID/Department of State formats

· Demonstrated experience in strategic and operational planning

· Demonstrated experience in project monitoring, tracking project results, reviews

· Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation

· Experience with NGO, Red Cross/Crescent, or USAID contractor outside one’s home country

· Self-supporting in computers (Windows, spreadsheets, word-processing)

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

· Prefer excellent verbal and written communication skills in Russian

HOW TO APPLY:

Candidates are requested to send a covering letter and Curriculum Vitae in MS WORD format to:anchalee.limpiponpaiboon@ifrc.org. Closing date: 11 October 2016. Only short listed candidates will be acknowledged. More information about IFRC, please see www.ifrc.org.

*This position is hired as a local contract and is provided a local benefit package***

• Local Benefit Package: annual leave, 13th month salary, Group Health and Life Insurance and Provident Fund

Stagiaire en communication à l’Organisation internationale pour les migrations (OIM) en Mauritanie

Type de recrutement : Stage rémunéré.

Durée : 6-9 mois

Début : 1 Janvier 2017

L'Organisation internationale pour les migrations (OIM) est une organisation intergouvernementale, créée en 1951, qui occupe la position de chef de file sur la scène migratoire. En Mauritanie, elle met en œuvre des programmes visant l’assistance aux migrants vulnérables, le renforcement du lien entre la migration et le développement ainsi que le renforcement de la capacité du Gouvernement de la gestion de la migration. En vue de renforcer la communication et le plaidoyer sur les différentes activités menées en Mauritanie, l’OIM Mauritanie cherche un(e) stagiaire pour joindre l’équipe.

I. Tâches et responsabilités :

Sous la supervision directe du Point focal communication de l’OIM et la supervision globale de la Chef de Mission, le stagiaire communication devra :

¨ Assister aux tâches quotidiennes du Point Focal Communication ;

¨ Assister à développer des supports de communication adéquats pour mieux véhiculer les informations sur le travail de l’OIM ;

¨ Assister dans la réalisation des produits et des supports d'information et de communication de l'OIM (layout, editing, etc);

¨ Assister au développement d’une stratégie de communication et de plaidoyer.

¨ Assister à l’organisation des évènements (ateliers, inaugurations, Journée Internationale des Migrants, etc)

¨ Effectuer des recherches thématiques et rédaction de notes de synthèses (migration de main d’œuvre, migrations et développement, etc).

¨ Organisation et gestion des ressources documentaires.

II. Qualifications requises

¨ Diplôme universitaire en Sciences Sociales, Coopération Internationale, Communication ou similaire ;

¨ Expérience préalable dans le domaine du journalisme et/ou de la communication et gestion de l’information ;

¨ Excellentes capacités de lay-out (design graphique), infographie et bonnes aptitudes en communication ;

¨ Bonnes capacités d’analyse et de synthèse ;

¨ Savoir travailler dans un environnement multiculturel ;

¨ Etre capable de travailler aussi bien de manière indépendante et autonome qu'en équipe;

¨ Maîtriser l’outil informatique : Environnement Windows : Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, réseau internet.

¨ Bonne maitrise de l’usage d’un appareil photo Haute Définition.

¨ La connaissance de la thématique de la migration est un atout ;

III. Langues

Excellent maîtrise du français et anglais à l’écrit et l’oral. Connaissance de langues locales est un avantage.

HOW TO APPLY:

Veuillez envoyer une lettre de motivation et votre CV par e-mail à iommrecruit@iom.int avant le 09 Octobre 2016; merci d’également nommer deux références.

Merci de bien vouloir noter que

1. Seuls les dossiers complets (CV et lettre de motivation) seront pris en considération.

2. Seulement les candidats présélectionnés seront contactés.

Stagiaire à l’Organisation Internationale pour les Migrations (OIM) en Mauritanie

Type de recrutement : Contrat de stage rémunéré

Date de commencement : 1 Janvier 2017

Durée : 6 -9 mois

L'Organisation Internationale pour les Migrations (OIM) est une organisation intergouvernementale, créée en 1951, qui occupe la position de chef de file sur la scène migratoire. Elle met en œuvre plusieurs projets concernant le renforcement de la gestion des frontières, la protection des migrants et la santé des migrants. C’est dans le cadre de ces programmes que l’OIM Nouakchott cherche un stagiaire pour joindre l’équipe à partir du 01 janvier 2017. Le stagiaire sera basé(e) à l’OIM Nouakchott et travaillera sous la supervision globale de la Chef de Mission et sous la supervision directe du Chargé du Projet. Il/elle sera en contact direct avec les bénéficiaires.

I. Taches

Le travail de la/le stagiaire consistera à contribuer à:

· Assister à la rédaction de rapports et notes d'orientation avec avis pratique, leçons apprises et recommandations sur les bonnes pratiques en matière de gestion des frontière, protection ou santé des migrants ;

· Assister à la mise en œuvre dudit projet.

· Assister au suivi-évaluation du projet et à l’établissement de statistiques.

· Assister à la rédaction de rapports sur l’état d’avancement des activités.

· Participer aux visites de terrain et rédiger des rapports de monitoring.

· Effectuer d’autres taches selon les besoins du bureau.

II. Qualifications requises

¨ Diplôme universitaire en Sciences Sociales, Coopération Internationale ou domaine similaire ;

¨ Notions sur la thématique de la migration en général ;

¨ Excellentes qualités de communication ;

¨ Savoir travailler dans un environnement multiculturel ;

¨ Bonnes capacités d’analyse et de synthèse ;

¨ Avoir l’esprit d’équipe et être apte à travailler de manière indépendante.

III. Langues

Avoir de très bonnes capacités rédactionnelles en français (langue de travail) et anglais. La connaissance des langues nationales est un atout.

HOW TO APPLY:

Veuillez envoyer une lettre de motivation et votre CV par e-mail à iommrecruit@iom.int avant le 09 Octobre 2016; merci d’également nommer deux références.

Merci de bien vouloir noter que

1. Seuls les dossiers complets (CV et lettre de motivation) seront pris en considération.

2. Seulement les candidats présélectionnés seront contactés.

REACH AUDIT AND ADMINISTRATION INTERN

AUDIT & administration INTERN (M/F)

IMPACT Initiatives is an humanitarian NGO, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organisation manages several initiatives, including the REACH Initiative, which was created in 2010 to facilitate the development of information tools and products that enhance the capacity of aid actors to make evidence-based decisions in emergency, recovery and development contexts. The IMPACT team comprises specialists in data collection, management and analysis, GIS and remote-sensing which operate in 13 countries. IMPACT staff effectives are expected to REACH 60 by the end of 2015. For more information visit: http://www.impact-initiatives.org/

We are currently looking for an Audit & Administration Intern to support the IMPACT Initiatives team in Geneva.

Title: Audit & Administration Intern Duration: 6 months Start date: October 2016 - ASAP Location: Geneva - International Environment House Remuneration: 1’050CHF/month**

SUPERVISION

Under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, the Audit and Admin intern is overall responsible for maintaining an internal control environment in compliance with the financial, HR and procurement policies and guidelines of IMPACT.

In addition, s/he will provide more specific support to the HR officer with regards to the posting of CV, preparation of international staff contracts, leave follow-up and the standardization of HR filing.

TASKS

The Audit & Administration intern will be in charge of:

a. Audit

i. Finance

· Perform cash count on weekly basis

· Ensure that an updated allocation table for international staff is available

· Ensure a second level of control on voucher / payment process (monthly review)

· Check and control monthly finance TITANIC (monthly closure documents)

ii. Logistic

· Review of all procurement contracts and ensure the procure items fairly costs and prices as well as quality

· Ensure a monthly running cost follow up is updated and followed by the finance officer

· Perform monthly reconciliation between asset inventory and SAGA

iii. General

· Review and standardize all IMPACT FLAT Filling system (admin/hr, logistic, finance)

· Upon signature of a new project, preparation of the FLAT folder

· Monthly update of the FLAT compliance check list

· Monthly update of the external audit follow-up

· Support the provision of supporting documentation and explanation for any audit carried out in ACTED/IMPACT HQ

b. Administration/HR

· Ensure posting / de-posting of job advertisements

· Reception and printing of CVs

· Draft / Prepare the international staff contracts

· Consolidate all attendance sheets and leave requests from HQ and field staff

· Maintain an updated trombinoscope

· Ensure the filing and the accuracy of all personal staff folders, with a monthly review of the exhaustivity of personal folders

· Ensure the existence of a mission organigram

· Review and check administrative official documents prior to be signed and approved by the CFAM Executive director

· Assist the CFAM to draft internal notes, regulation, memos, in line with IMPACT policies and requirements

· Check and control the monthly staff TITANIC reports prior to be signed and approved by the CFAM and the executive director

REQUIREMENTS

• Studies in Finance / Audit / Accounting / Statistics or equivalent (Level Master 1 minimum)
• French spoken and written fluently with very good knowledge of English;
• Capacity to work independently and under pressure;
• Organized person, with attention to detail and rigor;
• Interest in the humanitarian field;
• Perfect knowledge of MS Word, Outlook and Excel
• First experience in Finance or Audit required

HOW TO APPLY:

HOW TO APPLY

Application documents: Curriculum Vitae and cover letter and two references
Submit applications to: jobs@impact-initiatives.org

Please mention the offer reference: 16/GEN/AUDITADMININT

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

STAGIAIRE TRAVEL AND PROCUREMENT

STAGIAIRE TRAVEL & PROCUREMENT (H/F)

IMPACT Initiatives est une association enregistrée en Suisse qui soutient l’application d’outils techniques et analytiques facilitant la coordination et la prise de décision dans le secteur humanitaire et le développement. REACH est une des initiatives d’IMPACT. En partenariat avec ACTED et UNOSAT, REACH Initiative a été créée en 2010 afin de développer des outils et des produits d’information qui contribuent à renforcer la capacité des acteurs de l’aide à prendre des décisions dans des contextes d’urgence, de relèvement et de développement. Pour plus d’informations : www.reach-initiative.org ou www.impact-initiatives.org.

##IMPACT Initiatives est actuellement à la recherche d’un(e) stagiaire Travel & Procurement pour aider notre équipe Administration.

Titre: Stagiaire Travel & Procurement

Date de début: Dès que possible

Durée: 6 mois

Lieu: Genève – Maison Internationale de l’Environnement ¨

Rémunération: 1'050 CHF / mois

SUPERVISION

Le stagiaire Travel & Procurement reportera à la Chargée de Ressources Humaines et à la Responsable Finance et Administration.

MISSIONS

Le stagiaire Travel & Procurement sera en charge des missions suivantes :

1) GESTION DES VOYAGES

• Gestion des voyages : réservation des billets d’avion, de train et réservation des hôtels pour les déplacements des personnels internationaux travaillant au siège ou dans les pays d’intervention d’IMPACT, en lien avec l’agence de voyage partenaire d’IMPACT
• Suivi des procédures de visa pour le voyage et l’établissement des personnels internationaux dans leur pays d’intervention

2) ACHATS

• Organiser et suivre les processus d’achat: recherches de cotations, préparations des ordres d’achat, suivi auprès des fournisseurs, suivi des factures
• Suivre des appels d’offres

3) Gestion du bureau a geneve

• Gestion du bureau à Genève: accueil, gestion du standard, tri du courrier, organisation du bureau, achat du matériel pour le bureau et pour les employés

FORMATION

• Formation en lien avec l’Administration/Management
• Français et anglais courants
• Maitrise du Pack Office (Word, PowerPoint et Excel)

Expérience, compétences et qualités

• Attentif aux détails, méticuleux et rigoureux
• Organisé et ayant le sens des priorités
• Bon communicant
• Capacité à travailler dans un environnement dynamique et multiculturel
• Première expérience en RH/Administration souhaitée
• Intérêt pour le secteur des ONG et de l’humanitaire

HOW TO APPLY:

POUR POSTULER

Documents à envoyer : CV, lettre de motivation et 2 références
Envoyer votre candidature à : jobs@impact-initiatives.org

Merci de mentionner la référence du poste dans l’objet de votre email: 16/GEN/TADMINTERN (merci

Seuls les candidats retenus seront contactés.