Health and Nutrition Intern

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND
International Medical Corps is anticipating an OFDA funded emergency response project to cover selected districts in Matabeleland South province. The project focus is on addressing emergency nutrition & WASH needs while building the resilience of vulnerable households.

International Medical Corps is therefore seeking qualified candidates for this project. The positions are contingent upon funding being received from the donor. The incumbents will be based in any of the targeted areas of operation and will be working closely with relevant ministries in Matabeleland South.

JOB SUMMARY
The incumbent will be responsible for data capturing, analysis and reporting of activity data. You will work closely with the M & E Coordinator, Nutrition/WASH Officers.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support all nutrition and WASH field activities
• Assist in planning of key nutrition and WASH activities e.g meetings or through liaising with Nutrition/WASH officers when compiling consolidated training schedules.
• Compiling of minutes during meetings as requested
• Compilation of key observations from the entered registers monthly and reporting these to the M&E Coordinator
• Compilation of registers as well as distribution management of the tools in consultation with the Nutrition/WASH Officer
• Data entry and cleaning of any assessment that is managed outside the normal district data management systems

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• Students studying towards a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Health or Nutrition from a recognized University with support letters from their learning institutions looking for attachment positions for a period of over 6 months.

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified and interested candidates are required to submit a letter of motivation and curriculum vitae no later than the 15th July 2016. Please ensure that the job title is in the subject line of the email and submit your application to the following email address:

recruitmentzimbabwe@internationalmedicalcorps.org
Proficiency in Ndebele is a requirement for the posts.

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

Chief of Party

IBI is searching for a Senior-level procurement specialist for an anticipated USAID accountable governance project in Zambia. The project is designed to strengthen procurement, audit and international control functions in selected Zambian ministries at the national level and some district-level offices. It is anticipated to start in late summer of 2016.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement capacity development programs in public procurement, including development of policies and procedures, manuals, and training programs
• Develop and implement capacity development programs in the areas of financial controls, budgeting, budget execution, participatory budgeting, public expenditure management, accounting procedures and policies, use of accounting software, internal auditing, internal control policies and procedures.

Key Qualifications:

Required

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the afore-mentioned technical areas
• A Bachelor-level degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Public Administration or a related field
• 7 years of international consulting experience on donor-funded projects, with a preference for USAID experience in Africa and specifically Zambia
• Consulting experience working with Host Country Governments at the national and/or sub-national level, specifically with Ministries of Health and Education
• Capacity building and training experience in the area of procurement and public finance
• Risk management and mitigation experience, i.e. the design and implementation of strategies for improving anti-corruption and public financial management
• Fluent in English

Recommended

• An advanced degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Public Administration or a related field
• 10 years of international consulting experience, with 3 years or more of experience in Zambia
• Deep understanding of Zambian culture and politics as well as its legal and institutional frameworks for anti-corruption and sound public financial management

About the Organization

IBI is an international economic development consulting firm whose main client is the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Now celebrating 20 years of operations, IBI is headquartered in the Ballston neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia.
IBI is dedicated to providing insightful analysis and practical, timely solutions to challenges facing governments and companies. Our experience has shown that the value of fresh ideas lies in their local implementation. In each assignment we look for ways to address challenges in a comprehensive way, bringing to bear best practices in all areas and partnering with local firms and individuals to ensure sustainable results

HOW TO APPLY:

Contact Details:

Please submit your resume via IBI's web portal found here. At the top of your resume, please type which position for which you are applying. We appreciate all applications but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Finance and Admin Intern

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND
International Medical Corps is anticipating an OFDA funded emergency response project to cover selected districts in Matabeleland South province. The project focus is on addressing emergency nutrition & WASH needs while building the resilience of vulnerable households.

International Medical Corps is therefore seeking qualified candidates for this project. The positions are contingent upon funding being received from the donor. The incumbents will be based in any of the targeted areas of operation and will be working closely with relevant ministries in Matabeleland South.

JOB SUMMARY
The incumbent will be responsible for finance and administrative support ensuring day to day financial management functions and general office operations and procedures. The Finance and Admin Assistant will work closely with the Finance/Admin Officer and program staff.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist in reviewing all payment requests and disbursements of funds
• Ensure that purchasing and procurement is done as per procurement procedures and meet donor specific requirements
• Implementing administrative and management policies and procedures
• Filing and monthly scanning of financial documents

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• Students studying towards a Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting from a recognised College/ University with support letters from their learning institutions looking for attachment posts.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills
• Be able to work under pressure and meeting deadlines

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified and interested candidates are required to submit a letter of motivation and curriculum vitae no later than the 15th July 2016. Please ensure that the job title is in the subject line of the email and submit your application to the following email address:

recruitmentzimbabwe@internationalmedicalcorps.org
Proficiency in Ndebele is a requirement for the posts.

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

Program Officer – Fundraising

International Center on Small Hydro Power (ICSHP) is a public and non-profit institution directly under auspices of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), China’s Ministry of Water Resources and Ministry of Commerce. ICSHP serves as the headquarters of the International Network on Small Hydro Power (INSHP), an international organization with more than 400 members from 78 countries.

General description of the post

The position is tasked with raising funds for SHP projects worldwide, including developed and developing countries, as well as international organizations. The fundraiser must be able to use initiative and creative thinking to identify new sources of funding, and will preferably have a fundraising background and knowledge of the way aid flows to developing countries.

After identifying funding sources, the fundraiser will assist in preparing funding applications, following donor guidelines utilizing a structured and methodical approach. An excellent grasp of the English language (both spoken and written) is essential for this. In the event of an application being successful, the fundraiser will develop and maintain contact with the donor, keeping them updated of developments, acting as an intermediary between the donors and the project implementers. Finally, the fundraiser will assist with the work of other divisions as necessary.

Tasks

· Identify and catalogue new sources of funding for IC-SHP projects;

· Prepare funding applications according to donor guidelines, and develop and maintain contact with potential donors;

· Develop and maintain a targeted approach to fundraising;

· Assist with the division's other tasks as necessary.

Qualifications

Degrees in business administration, international relations, communication and languages are relevant.

Required skills

Demonstrable record of receiving funds from major donors;

An all-round understanding of the interactive relations between international organizations, banks and other institutions;

Excellent communication skills;

Capacity to work well with minimal supervision;

Personal confidence, ability to work with high level officials;

Familiar with international donor community;

Good organizational and planning skills;

Excellent written and spoken English fluency essential;

Other foreign languages are an added asset.

Salary and Visa Information

The role here is classified as ‘voluntary’. Applications will therefore have to apply for the “F” Business Visa generally. Here at the ICSHP, whilst we cannot influence the outcome of any visa decision, we do provide administrative support for your application.

The successful candidate will be provided, in return for full time hours (8.30-16.30 Monday to Friday) the following:

• Free and secure accommodation at the center with cooking facilities
• One free meal Monday to Friday
• Basic stipend to meet additional needs (3,000 RMB/month)

It is important that given the voluntary nature of the position that any applicants have the necessary finance to purchase the flight and obtain the “F” visa as the center does not reimburse these costs.

Length of contract is for 6 months initially (with the option to extend).

Preferred starting date: as soon as possible

HOW TO APPLY:

Contact

For any questions related to the job, please email Ms. Cecilia (cledesma@icshp.org). Please apply with CV and cover letter to the ICSHP Secretariat dyao@icshp.org.