Girls Education Challenge Project Manager, Theatre for a Change, Malawi

GIRLS' EDUCATION CHALLENGE PROJECT MANAGER

Application deadline: January 11, 2015
Posted by: Theatre for a Change

The Girls' Education Challenge Project Manager will be responsible for the project management of our large DfiD funded GEC project currently in its second year in Malawi.

The project trains 315 young female agent of change teachers to support 9000 marginalised girls in 225 rural schools in Central and Southern Malawi enrol in school, stay in school and improve their literacy and numeracy. The project also seeks to improve the sexual and reproductive health knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of the teachers, girls and their communities. In the longer term, we expect the project to have a positive impact on poverty reduction for marginalised girls and their households.

The project's implementation phase began in February 2014. The project ends in March 2017.

DUTIES

1. Overall project management: project effectively implemented and targets achieved.

2. Learning improving the project: accurate evidence and data are collected and fed back into the project on a monthly basis to achieve maximum impact. Project mid-term reviews and endline evaluations are disseminated and learning fed back into project on a bi-annual basis.

3. Financial management: project finances are effectively managed to ensure compliance to TfaC Finance Policy and donor requirements.

4. Staff management: project staff and teachers are efficient and effective in their project roles.

5. Reporting and partnerships: high quality and timely project reporting, project documentation and proposals are widely documented and circulated among stakeholders.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in the position and meet the essential requirements, please submit a letter of application addressing the specific areas of the Job Description and Person Specification with a detailed CV to applications@tfacafrica.com by 11th January 2015.

A full job and person specification can be downloaded below.

Further details

Region: 10. Rest of the world

Location: Malawi

Area of work: Management

Contact website: http://www.tfacafrica.com

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Agricultural Economist, Fintrac, Washington, DC

Agricultural Economist

Posted on: August 2, 2013

Application deadline: August 30, 2013

Posted by: Fintrac

DESCRIPTION

Fintrac, a woman-owned international development company, develops agricultural solutions to end hunger and poverty. Fintrac is an international consulting firm implementing agricultural projects in Africa, Asia, and Latin America for USAID and other donors. Fintrac has worked for over 20 years to increase incomes and improve livelihoods for the world's most vulnerable farm families, while also building sustainable commercial value-chains.

Bellmon Estimation Studies for Title II (BEST) Project

The USAID-BEST Project analyzes local markets to assess the impact of a potential food assistance program on a country's local economy. USAID-BEST recommendations include practical steps donors and private voluntary organizations can take to ensure food security program design supports local markets to reach critical food security goals. The USAID-BEST Project presents these findings and recommendations in a Congressionally mandated report often referred to as a Bellmon analysis.

THE POSITION

A senior member of a Washington D.C.-based research and analytical team, the agricultural economist will conduct primary and secondary research on staple food markets in low income food deficit countries and relevant regional markets. As part of a close knit team, the agricultural economist will analyze agricultural markets to determine the appropriateness of different types of food assistance (in-kind, monetized, local or regional procurement, cash, or vouchers) to address food insecurity to ensure potential responses will do no harm to local markets. The team member will play a key role in both field work for individual research studies, and engaging in ongoing capacity building of junior team members and relevant external stakeholders.

THE CANDIDATE

•The successful candidate will have an advanced degree in a relevant field (minimum Master's degree - PhD preferred) in agricultural economics, agribusiness, or applied economics. •He/she should also have directly relevant work experience conducting analysis of agricultural markets in the context of developing countries. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of field work experience in a developing country, and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience overall. •Experience with major donor organizations or research institutions involved in food assistance or food security analysis (e.g., USAID, USDA, WFP, IFPRI, universities) is highly preferred. •Demonstrated superior command of data analysis and facility with technical report writing are required. •Experience with implementation or research of local and regional procurement, cash, and voucher programming highly desirable.

This is a full-time, long-term position on a project which runs through February 2015, with possible extensions. Up to 25 percent international travel required. Proficient French strongly preferred; other language qualifications are a plus. The position calls for an analytical thinker, a creative problem solver, and exceptional written and oral communication skills. The successful candidate will also function well within a close-knit and collaborative team environment.

HOW TO APPLY

Please go to http://fintrac.com/careers/.

Fintrac is an equal opportunity employer.

Senior Research Analyst, Fintrac, Washington, DC

Senior Research Analyst

Posted on: August 2, 2013

Application deadline: August 30, 2013

Posted by: Fintrac

DESCRIPTION

Fintrac, a woman-owned international development company, develops agricultural solutions to end hunger and poverty. Fintrac is an international consulting firm implementing agricultural projects in Africa, Asia, and Latin America for USAID and other donors. Fintrac has worked for over 20 years to increase incomes and improve livelihoods for the world's most vulnerable farm families, while also building sustainable commercial value-chains.

Bellmon Estimation Studies for Title II (BEST) Project

The USAID-BEST Project analyzes local markets to assess the impact of a potential food assistance program on a country's local economy. USAID-BEST recommendations include practical steps donors and private voluntary organizations can take to ensure food security program design supports local markets to reach critical food security goals. The USAID-BEST Project presents these findings and recommendations in a Congressionally mandated report often referred to as a Bellmon analysis.

THE POSITION

A member of a Washington D.C.-based research and analytical team, the senior research analyst will conduct primary and secondary research on food security programs and household food security in low income food deficit countries and relevant regional markets. As part of a close knit team, the senior research analyst will analyze programmatic interventions to assess targeting methods and determine the appropriateness of different types of food assistance (in-kind, monetized, local or regional procurement, cash, or vouchers) to address food insecurity to ensure potential responses will do no harm to local markets. The team member will play a key role in field work for individual research studies.

THE CANDIDATE

•The successful candidate will have an advanced degree in a relevant field in agricultural economics, nutrition, international development, rural poverty studies, or other relevant degree. •Demonstrated experience researching household consumption patterns, food resources, and household food security is required. •He/she should also have direct work experience with the implementation and/or analysis of food assistance programs (USAID Food for Peace, USDA, WFP, etc.). •Experience conducting external evaluations of food assistance programs is highly desirable. •Experience (professional or academic) in maternal and child health and nutrition as it relates to household food security and livelihoods is highly desirable. •Experience with major donor organizations or research institutions involved in food assistance or food security analysis (e.g., USAID, USDA, WFP, IFPRI, universities) is highly preferred. •Experience with implementation or research of local and regional procurement, cash, and voucher programming is highly desirable. •Demonstrated superior command of data analysis and facility with technical report writing are required.

This is a full-time, long-term position on a project which runs through February 2015, with possible extensions. Up to 25 percent international travel required. Proficient French strongly preferred; other language qualifications are a plus. The position calls for an analytical thinker, a creative problem solver, and exceptional written and oral communication skills. The successful candidate will also function well within a close-knit and collaborative team environment.

HOW TO APPLY

Please go to http://fintrac.com/careers/.

Fintrac is an equal opportunity employer.

Nutrition Policy Analyst, InterAction, Washington, DC

Nutrition Policy Analyst

Posted on: June 6, 2013
Posted by: InterAction

ABOUT 1,000 DAYS

Launched by former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in 2010, the 1,000 Days Partnership represents more than 80 organizations committed to improving nutrition for women and children everywhere, particularly during the critical 1,000 day "window of opportunity" between a woman's pregnancy and her child's second birthday when nutrition has an enormous, long-term development. 1,000 Days works to facilitate partnerships among governments, civil society organizations and the private sector and promote greater action and investment in maternal and child nutrition throughout the world.

BASIC FUNCTION

Monitors & tracks nutrition funding levels, relevant legislation, and partner advocacy efforts; researches and aggregates success stories and evidence to build 1,000 Days' case for support; analyzes processes, key actors and advocacy opportunities in global policy space post-2015 MDG goals and reaching World Health Assembly nutrition targets; organizes 1,000 Days meetings with partners; and supports cultivation efforts with prospective supporters and advocates.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct research on current U.S. law, federal guidance and regulations, pending legislation, funding and other relevant documents and reports pertaining to nutrition
• Research and write fact sheets, policy briefs, letters, blog posts and other advocacy documents
• Create and manage databases and resources for policy, advocacy and partnership building
• Map nutrition activities of partners and other key players
• Assist in organizing advocacy and working group meetings hosted by 1,000 Days
• Prepare presentations for conferences and meetings
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

A masters degree, or the equivalent, in a field of study directly related to public policy, nutrition or international development. At least five-years experience with an organization involved in global or U.S. domestic policy work in the health, nutrition, food security, poverty alleviation and/or women's empowerment area required. Experience working with international development, coalitions and/or humanitarian response organizations is highly desirable. Excellent written and oral communications skills are essential, with the ability to translate nutrition technical language for policy audiences key. Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team, multi-task, set priorities, adapt to change, and solve problems in a dynamic, high-performing work environment. We seek a self-starter and team player with an energetic, entrepreneurial attitude. Highly adept in using Microsoft Office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.

HOW TO APPLY

• Email cover letter, resume and salary history to jobs@interaction.org
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Please indicate Nutrition Policy Analyst in the email subject line and within your cover letter
• Position is open until filled by qualified applicant
• Due to the expected volume of interest, only candidates considered will be contacted
• No phone calls please