Senior Grants Manager, International Rescue Committee, Haiti

Senior Grants Manager

Posted on: October 6, 2014
Application deadline: December 5, 2014
Posted by: International Rescue Committee

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

BACKGROUND

The IRC responded to the earthquake of January 12, 2010, with a focus on the immediate needs of the affected and displaced population in and around Port-Au-Prince. The program has since transitioned from an emergency response to a country program with the overall objective of accompanying Haiti towards its development. The IRC will maintain the capacity to respond to emergencies, namely in the hurricane season. The current program sectors in Haiti are: gender-based violence, protection, child and youth protection and development, and environmental health. The IRC Haiti Country Office is based in Port-au-Prince.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Senior Grants Manager will work closely with the Haiti Country Director, while supporting the three programs and finance unit. They will work with the grants units based in IRC's two headquarters offices in New York and London. This position will contribute to identifying new funding sources, support proposal development, channel new program opportunities, ensuring donor and internal compliance procedures, and donor reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Grants Manager's work will be divided into 7 areas of work: Visibility/Fund Development, Proposals, Reporting, Compliance/Donor, communications, capacity building and Administrative/Other. The percentages of time and effort presented are meant to be approximate and cumulative. Over the short-term, these will vary based on factors such as proposal deadlines.

• Visibility/Fund Development :
  • Support the Country Director in donor representation or other relevant meetings at the national level, with an emphasis on European donor-led meetings.
  • Ensure IRC presence at both formal and informal NGO networking opportunities.
  • Support the Country Director to aggressively seek funding opportunities on the national level, in conjunction with headquarters level (regional unit and technical units).
  • On a quarterly basis, liaise with the IRC NY external relations team to create a calendar of IRC and external media stories highlighting IRC Haiti's successes.
  • On a regular basis, submit communications/media stories to IRC NY and IRC UK's external relations teams (1x/month for a long-form story suitable for the IRC blog or external media; 1x/week for a short-form story suitable for Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram).
  • Create communications documents for use in-country and outside Haiti that highlight IRC Haiti's accomplishments as a whole, in specific sectors, and in specific projects.
• Proposals :
  • Coordinate the development of proposals for new projects by working with program staff and ensuring proper review at the HQ level.
  • Review budgets, write budget narratives, edit proposals, and ensure proper OTIS procedures are followed.
  • Monitor and support the use of management tools such as FM01, Budget vs. Actual (BVA), purchasing, retro planning of activities for the proper monitoring and the successful implementation of programs and early warning in case of obstacles or challenges;
  • Liaise with NY and UK grant units in order to ensure proposals meet internal standards, apply IRC Program Framework principles and are donor compliant
  • Participate in all internal program strategy meetings with senior management team
  • Participate in meetings with in-country donor representatives to discuss ongoing and future programs
• Reporting :
  • Review all narrative reports before submission to the donor.
  • Ensure that reports to donors are submitted on time; that reports are coherent and accurate (quarterly, interim or final reports);
  • Play a key role in Grant Opening and Closing meetings, as well as monthly/regular grants management meetings which include representation from each unit (finance, programs, logistics) and ensure proper follow up of issues raised;
  • Provide final proofreading for all English-language narrative reports
• Donor Compliance :
  • Act as focal point with donors in-country on grants management issues for ongoing, past, and potential future projects.
  • Act as focal point with consortiums of which IRC Haiti is a member.
  • Review donor agreements and coordinate their review with the relevant IRC HQ office.
  • Ensure that grants are implemented in compliance with IRC and relevant donor regulations
  • Maintain and update all hard- and soft-copy grant files related to proposals.
  • Ensure that partnership and sub-grant related administrative processes and procedures are consistently implemented throughout the program, including pre-award compliance checks, agreements, and disbursements and reporting.
• Communication and Information management:
  • Provide briefing papers and support development of external communication tools as relevant for donor visits/meetings on IRC Haiti as a whole and IRC Haiti programs in particular
  • To distribute and share with all IRC staff all documentation (grant proposals, reports, budget etc) related to their specific programs.
  • To act as an information resource on Haiti. In connection with the Country Director, be able to provide informative and varied articles from several sources regarding the current political, socio-economic situation in the country
  • Attend inter cluster/sector and other coordinators meeting on request of the Country Director or Program Coordinator.
• Training and capacity building:
  • To offer training and capacity building of all IRC and local partners staff on program reporting and IRC program specific documents
  • Support the technical and professional development of the Grants Officer
  • Ensure that all staff are aware of and integrate the IRC program framework into all programs
  • Keep informed on monitoring and evaluation techniques and support tools which can be shared with program staff; work closely with the DME manager and Technical Coordinators.
• Administrative/Other :
  • Act as main point of contact for New York and UK offices, ensuring HQ staff are kept abreast of important issues affecting the country program's portfolio.
  • Supervise the work of the Grants Officer and ensure that he/she has opportunities to grow in his/her role and take on progressive responsibility.
  • Ensure temporary coverage for the Grants Officer role when he/she is out of the office.

REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS/University degree and Master's in international affairs or related subject
• At least two year experience working in relief or development programs
• Previous successful experience developing projects and writing proposals for public donors
• Excellent English written and verbal communications skills and advanced proficiency in French; Fluency in French is a distinct advantage
• Working knowledge of budget development and management
• Ability to work in unstable security environments
• Experience working with international donors in particular UN, US government, and European donors

HOW TO APPLY

Please follow this link to apply: Click Here

Advocacy, Communications, and Research Internships, Global Network of Women Peacebuilders

Advocacy, Communications, and Research Internships

Posted on: September 17, 2014
Posted by: Global Network of Women Peacebuilders

Intern with the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders!

Minimum 6-month advocacy, communications, and/or research internships available on a rolling basis.

Interns can work from our New York City office or remotely.

DESCRIPTION

The internship is 70% projects, 30% organizational and administrative responsibilities.

The intern will be required to:

• Track policy deliberations on the United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs) on Women, Peace and Security; post-2015 development agenda; CEDAW; and other international laws and policies relevant to women and peacebuilding;
• Conduct project based research;
• Assist in preparatory phases of country-level programs;
• Assist in preparations for the anniversary of UNSCR 1325 in October;
• Assist in prepartions for the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in February-March;
• Communicate with network members and assist these with research; preparing funding applications etc.;
• Track developments on global policies related to women, peace and security;
• Prepare materials for and update specific sections of the website;
• Actively engage on social media platforms where GNWP is active (twitter; facebook);
• Basic office administration; and
• Work in a supportive, inclusive atmosphere. All interns work as part of a multi-disciplinary team but are given substantial autonomy in the area that they have been assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Background/interest in public policy and advocacy, with a particular interest in moving global issues to national and community level; and amplifying the voices of grassroots women at the global level;
• Knowledge of international policies (and discussions) that impact women, specifically UNSCRs 1325, 1820, 1888, 1889, 1960, 2106, 2122; the post-2015 development agenda; CEDAW;
• Specialization in Latin America or Africa highly preferred;
• Excellent information and communication skills, with attention to evolving strategies that bring issues on women, peace and security to the public forum;
• Stellar writing and research abilities;
• A self-starter with the ability to keep deadlines and commitments;
• French and/or Spanish language skills highly preferred;
• Graduate students preferred; and
• A creative outlook, enthusiasm and a fresh perspective.

COMPENSATION

• GNWP will cover monthly Metrocards for interns working from the New York City office.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, send a resume, cover letter and 1-2 page writing sample to: internships.GNWP@gmail.com. Please write "Internship application" as the subject of your email.

Program Assistant, International Women's Health Coalition, New York, NY

Program Assistant

Posted on: September 17, 2014
Posted by: International Women's Health Coalition

• Provide administrative and programmatic assistance to two programs: Strengthening International Partnerships (SIP) (60%) and Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation (LME) (40%).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Support

• Backstop SIP and LME staff to support and strengthen the programmatic efforts of our partner organizations working in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), as well as program learning through documentation and evaluation.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and work plans for the SIP and LME programs.
• Assist in tracking grant-making activity and conducting administrative follow-up, including: monitoring expenditures and preparing grant payments and fund transfers; ensuring that the Finance Department has necessary information on grantees; helping to draft, edit and process grant justification memos and grant award letters; and ensuring that grant documentation is in order and that information is entered into the grant database.
• Monitor, collect and disseminate information (from technical publications to social media) on IWHC's countries of operation and thematic areas. Review and analyze briefs, policy documents, and other publications through the lens of sexual and reproductive rights and health of women and young people.
• Assist in the collection and compilation of partners' outcomes and indicators to prepare SIP's monitoring and evaluation tools and prepare reports for quarterly meetings.
• Assist in organizing special meetings or convenings, set up and implement necessary systems, manage logistics, take notes and provide other support.
• Conduct research for and assist with drafting IWHC publications, articles, speeches, factsheets, reports, and media work.
• Research professional journals and other publications and document opportunities and requirements for publishing articles by IWHC staff and partners.
• Help to coordinate internal program-wide monitoring and evaluation system, including updating tracking tools and organizing meetings.
• Track and disseminate opportunities for IWHC participation in conferences and events.
• Monitor partners' social media and liaise with Communications staff to promote partners' work and ensure the programmatic sections of the website are up-to-date and that new materials and reports are posted.
• Work with Development staff to provide information for donor proposals and reports.
• Assist visiting international colleagues with interpretation and translate written documents.

Administrative Support

• Handle routine telephone and email communications, including with colleagues overseas.
• Arrange travel and accommodations for staff and for relevant colleagues, including assistance in obtaining visas, outlining itineraries, sending advance materials, etc.
• Assist in maintaining the calendars of program staff and scheduling appointments and calls.
• Manage expense reports and payment requests and help to monitor program spending.
• Manage and maintain relevant portions of IWHC grantmaking database and accurate and organized file systems.
• General office administrative tasks, including, but not limited to, responding to incoming calls and requests from the general public, faxing, photocopying, filing, etc.
• Provide administrative backup to other program assistants as needed to cover vacations or big projects.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion for IWHC's mission and a strong commitment to sexual and reproductive rights and health, human rights, and gender equality.
• B.A. and one to two years work experience required; budgeting and grants administration experience desirable. Monitoring and evaluation experience a plus.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational and analytical skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English; high proficiency (written and spoken) in Spanish, Portuguese and/or French required.
• Excellent computer and administrative skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and internet research. Experience with MicroEdge GIFTS a plus.
• Excellent listening and communications skills, with sensitivity to cultural communication differences and the ability to communicate directly and effectively with others.
• Detail-orientated with the ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and work cooperatively, effectively and accurately under pressure.
• Comfortable reporting to two supervisors, communicating competing priorities and working with supervisors to develop a workflow that meets the needs of both programs.
• A high level of self-motivation and ease at taking initiative and working independently.
• Ability to show discretion and handle confidential issues.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and team spirit.
• Pleasant, mature and diplomatic manner and disposition.
• Willingness to work long hours, including occasional weekends, as needed.

HOW TO APPLY

Send cover letter (including ref. #PA0914 and salary requirements) and resume to: Liisa Sweet-Korpivaara @ fax 212-979-9009, or via email (in MS Word) to:recruitment@iwhc.org

Feminist Resource Mobilization Program Coordinator, Association for Women's Rights in Development

Feminist Resource Mobilization Program Coordinator

Posted on: August 12, 2014
Application deadline: August 28, 2014
Posted by: The Association for Women's Rights in Development

AWID's Feminist Resource Mobilization program undertakes research, advocacy and capacity building to revolutionize approaches to funding, fundraising, resource mobilization for women's rights organizing. The program aims to ultimately strengthen women's rights organizations and their work, shift discourse between funders and activists, and increase the quality and quantity of resources available. The FRM program also seeks to give visibility to the tremendous impact of women's rights organizations and their transformative power through cutting-edge analysis and communications strategies.
The program focuses on political nuancing of resources through:

• research filling in the gaps in knowledge around resources, funding trends, and monitoring and evaluation and learning systems and frameworks;
• convening of funders and activists to change the way discussions on resources and impact take place and advance collective movement agendas;
• capacity building for donors and activists to increase and improve the funding for women's rights and gender equality as well as sharpen impact analysis and communication.

Overview of Position 

The FRM Program Coordinator is a full-time position responsible for the following:

• Contributes to the programmatic and research outputs of the initiative,
• Coordinates several specific projects within FRM work plan,
• Provides content, and logistical support for initiative activities, events and meetings,
• Actively participates in team- and organization- learning and development processes.

The Program Coordinator reports to the FRM Manager.

Work location of the position is open.

Responsibilities

Research Design and Implementation

• Works with the FRM Manager to identify and design research priorities for the program
• Coordinates preparations for each of the regional or population specific convening's including compiling research findings and content
• Develops and implements research plan related to FRM research priorities, including but not limited to:
• Survey development, dissemination and analysis
• Conducting literature reviews, identifying and analyzing key documents
• Identifying relevant stakeholders for interviews, designing, conducting and analyzing interviews
• Coordinates research team, including AWID staff and external consultants, and external stakeholder input (women's organizations and donor representatives), as appropriate
• Researches and creates briefing material to keep FRM team up to date on current issues and trends

Information and Communications

• In collaboration with Production and Events team, helps to prepare detailed production schedules—including timing of consultant contracts, draft reviews and comments, final editing and proofreading, translation, design, printing, and dissemination—for the initiative's information products
• Coordinates tracking monitoring and evaluation of projects within the program
• Receives messages sent to program e-mail and responds to queries or forwards to relevant staff for response, as appropriate
• Updates and maintains the program's database of contacts, compiles publication and information distribution lists
• Coordinates Feminist Resource Mobilization Hub on awid.org by:
o Sourcing and posting relevant information in relevant languages in accordance with established criteria and timeframes
o Preparing and/or editing FRM in-depth interviews, case studies or materials for web publication on RMH page
o Cross-posts website updates on social media for FRM program and AWID

Advocacy and Alliance-Building

• Liaises with research stakeholders (interviewees, case study authors, partner organizations, contractors/consultants, etc.)to provide feedback on research products, or follow-up on deadlines
• Liaises with key partners like INWF, FIMI, and regional women's funds and networks around ongoing and coming up collaborations
• Represents AWID in key international venues as needed
• Participates and inputs into AWID's analysis for the UN processes, such as Post 2015 etc requiring FRM analysis

Capacity-Building and Strategic Convening's

• Coordinates the logistics communications to internal and external stakeholders for meetings and other activities related to FRM
• Participates in regular coordination meetings with other teams within AWID and externally
• Participates in organizing FRM sessions at external convening's to showcase research and analysis produced by the program and/or strategize or confer/consult with key partners and allies
• Coordinates online and in person capacity building projects for movement building and feminist resource mobilization
• Contributes to project design and implementation for FRM program

Organizational Processes

• Follows program's monitoring & evaluation plan to track and record relevant evaluation data
• Participates and contributes to FRM team coordination and planning meetings
• Participates actively in organizational meeting venues (office and staff meetings) and committees
• Develops and monitors individual work plan that will document the timeline, requirements and deadlines to follow
• Maintains collaborative relationships with staff across AWID to facilitate contact and communication
• Ensures the timely and effective implementation of deliverables linked to individual work plans, including all activities, reports and evaluations

Qualifications

Experience:

• 4-6 years experience:
• working for a non-profit organization in a related role
• working with non-profit organizations based in the Global South and/or Central and Eastern Europe
• working in a multi-cultural team
• Conducting research, including collecting, analyzing, and presenting data and report-writing
• Preparing, writing and editing research for publication
• Advocacy initiatives or influence strategies
• Resource mobilization

Academic Qualifications:

• University degree in Social Sciences

Expertise & Skills:

• Familiarity with basic characteristics of different funding sectors (bilateral or multilateral aid agencies, private foundations, international NGOs, and/or women's funds)
• Familiarity with elements of feminist theory and women's rights frameworks
• Excellent interpersonal understanding, relationship building and interpersonal skills to build strong alliances with diverse constituencies and manage complex politics, positioning and relationships
• Strong written communication skills including editing and analysis in English
• Strong verbal communication in English able to convey information clearly, concisely and in a compelling way and
o Strong public speaking abilities
• Innovative and flexible; manages change
• Results oriented and takes initiative
• Demonstrated capacity to coordinate projects and establish focus (develop, communicate, monitor & evaluate) operational plans with multiple deliverables and deadlines and ability to plan, organize and lead the implementation of plans and processes
• Demonstrated capacity to think strategically & analytically; expertise in complex problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
• Strong time management, detail orientation and thoroughness of work
• Stress Management; ability to manage role demands
• Highly computer literate, including:
o Database maintenance and usage (FileMaker, Access etc..)
o Statistical package proficiency (e.g. SPSS) and online survey software (e.g. Survey Monkey)
o MS Office Suite, presentation packages, Internet, and email
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work remotely as part of a virtual team

Knowledge and Other Requirements:

• Able to travel internationally (approx. 5 weeks per year)
• Committed to the principles and values of feminism and anti-racism

Assets:

• Specialized research experience in related areas such as funding trends, women's rights organizing, social movements
• Courses or certificates in Women's/Feminist Studies, Political Economy or Human Rights considered an asset
• Training or facilitation experience
• Preference for bilingual/trilingual applicants (English and Spanish and/or French)
• Knowledge of Arabic or Russian

Compensation:
AWID offers a competitive salary and group and RRSP benefits package, with generous annual leave provisions.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit, in English- a cover letter and résumé in Word or PDF format, addressing how you meet the necessary qualifications and outlining why you want to work for AWID, to jobs@awid.org by August 28, 2014. Please include "Feminist Resource Mobilization-Program Coordinator" as the subject line of your email.

We thank all those who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No calls please. AWID encourages, promotes and support diversity in all aspects of its work. To learn more about AWID and our programs, please visit our website at www.awid.org.

Research Technical Advisor, International Rescue Committee, New York, NY

Research Technical Advisor

Posted on: October 21, 2013
Posted by: International Rescue Committee

DESCRIPTION

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the largest humanitarian agencies in the world, providing relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of oppression and violent conflict. IRC has worked for over seven decades and today is involved in over 25 areas affected by conflict. We address both the immediate, life saving needs of conflict-affected people in an emergency and the reconstruction needs in post-conflict societies.

The IRC aims to achieve a world in which women and girls pursue their potential, free from violence and inequality. We invest in research with women and girls to 1) better understand the realities, lives and priorities of the women and girls with whom we work, particularly in relation to violence and abuse; 2) inform more woman-centered and responsive program design; 3) evaluate program impact; and 4) influence approaches and interventions in the wider humanitarian and development sector.

SCOPE

This position provides technical support to research on women's empowerment and violence against women and girls in countries in conflict, crisis, post-conflict and post-crisis settings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the design and implementation of research in collaboration with technical advisors, field programs and research partners,
Present and publish research findings in academic journals and practitioner-focused outlets;
Contribute to or lead the development of concept notes and proposals for research projects.
Share the latest research on women's empowerment and violence against women and girls with technical units and field programs to support evidence-based programming
Proactively develop and manage partnerships with academics, consultants and other organizations that conduct related research
Represent research across the organization, serving as a key resource to IRC staff seeking information, including external relations and advocacy departments. Respond to field queries regarding research and evaluation and present findings in actionable terms.
Represent research and IRC in outside meetings and academic forums with donors, other non-governmental organizations, inter-agency working groups, foundations and other practitioners in the field.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in public health or relevant field. Strong quantitative or qualitative training and expertise.
A minimum of 3 to 5 years of research experience is required, preferably within a humanitarian, international development setting.
Research related to women's empowerment or violence against women and girls.
Experience of research design in the context of violence and abuse, including a depth of understanding of the specific ethical and safety issues.
Demonstrated expertise in quantitative or qualitative methodology.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to research as a tool of social change.
Demonstrated understanding of feminist research theory and practice.
Proficiency in a non-English language is highly desirable, French or Arabic is preferred.
Up to 40% travel may be required.

HOW TO APPLY

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=9846

Reproductive Health Expert, Hope Global Consulting, San Francisco, CA

Reproductive Health Expert

Posted on: August 12, 2013
Application deadline: September 5, 2013
Posted by: Hope Global Consulting

ABOUT HOPE CONSULTING

Hope Consulting is a strategy consulting firm with a social sector focus. We craft effective strategies for addressing major social sector issues. We're committed to addressing age-old social problems – and we refuse to believe that those problems can't be solved. Our work has attracted attention in the social sector as well as in the mainstream news media, with coverage in Time, the New York Times, the Economist, and other media outlets. To find out more about us, please go to www.hopeconsulting.us.

ABOUT THE ENGAGEMENT

We have been engaged by a major US foundation to develop a strategy for how our client, two other major donors, and the Government of Niger can increase women's informed demand for contraceptives in Niger.

The impetus for this engagement is the recent increase in fertility rate in Niger. A preliminary 2012 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) was recently released, finding that Niger's fertility rate is the highest in the world and has increased since 2006, from 7.1 to 7.6 children per woman.[1] Moreover, the 2006 DHS found that Nigerien men and women's ideal number of children was higher than this fertility rate, at 11.0 children for men and 8.8 children for women.[2]

These findings—and the increased fertility finding in particular—appear to have galvanized the MOH and non-governmental actors in Niger to take decisive action to increase contraceptive use in Niger. The engagement will involve two phases, a qualitative customer research phase to be run this fall, and a quantitative customer research and market analysis phase to be run in spring 2014.

This project is an exciting opportunity to contribute to markedly improved health outcomes in Niger. Aside from the Demographic and Health Survey results available every 5 years in Niger, there has been very little research published about why women do or do not use contraception. Consequently, there have been few large scale data-driven approaches to addressing family planning issues in Niger.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a reproductive health expert with significant family planning experience in francophone West Africa to serve as an advisor to this project. The advisor will provide input to our general understanding of family planning dynamics in Niger, and West Africa more broadly and to our primary customer research instruments and methodology. He or she will also provide input to the development of our conclusions and strategic recommendations. Approximately 2 – 4 weeks' of the health expert's time will be required from October 2013 – May 2014.

REQUIREMENTS

The reproductive health expert will ideally be a global leader in that field, and will be able to contribute thoughtfully to this important project's research focus and conclusions. He or she will have significant expertise in the behavioral determinants of reproductive health and family planning choices. In addition to leadership in his or her field, the individual will have significant experience working on family planning in francophone Africa. Fluent or near fluent French is strongly preferred, but not required.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your resume and a brief cover note to info@hopeconsulting.us.

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.

Technical Advisor - Child Protection, International Rescue Committee, New York, NY

Technical Advisor - Child Protection

Posted on: July 23, 2013
Posted by: International Rescue Committee

DESCRIPTION

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world's leading humanitarian relief and development organisations. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people survive, recover and rebuild their lives. The IRC delivers emergency aid, protects children, provides health care, prevents and responds to violence against women and girls, safeguards human rights and helps to kick-start economic recovery. Working in more than 40 countries, the IRC has restored hope and opportunity to many millions of people.

DEPARTMENT

CYPD Technical Unit The Child and Youth Protection and Development (CYPD) 

Technical Unit works towards the protection and development of children and youth and consists of three sectors; Child Protection, Education and Youth & Livelihoods. Together these sectors promote the wellbeing of children and youth through working across a child's or youth's environment with families, communities, civil society, markets and government and through safe and developmentally appropriate programs across age groups. The Child Protection sector works towards preventing and responding to abuse, exploitation and neglect of children. The IRC believes that strong child protection systems are essential to ensuring that children are safe, cared for and have access to services and support. As part of its 5 year strategic, the Child Protection sector is investing in "social workforce development and support" as a priority with a specific focus on timely, quality and coordinated case management practices.

PURPOSE 

The Child Protection Technical Adviser will be responsible for advancing the work on case management for children. This includes tool development, country support, interagency coordination and fundraising. This position will reports to the Senior Technical Adviser for Child Protection. This is a maternity cover starting on 1st October 2013 for a period of 9 months, with a possible extension to 12 months.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and grow child protection technical priority of 'Case Management':
  • Manage TU-level grants and work towards securing further funding for this area of work
  • Identify and develop relevant partnerships for this area of work
  • Develop tools and products for this area of work, thereby integrating the IA CP IMS, BID and CCS
  • Participate in the work of the IA CP IMS Steering Committee
  • Coordinate inter-agency work on case management as part of CPWG work plan
    • Manage the consultants supporting IRC in this work
    • Finalize the training materials for case management
    • Finalize the guidelines for case management
    • Identify potential funding opportunities for the CM taskforce work into 2014-15
• Support country programs starting or already implementing case management
  • Provide remote and/or in-country technical support and guidance to country programs, with a specific focus on case management and case management related work.
  • Provide technical review and support to country programs in proposal development, donor reporting and donor relationships as appropriate
• Contribute to other tasks advancing the global CP team:
  • Represent CYPD/CP in external meetings
  • Liaise with other technical units as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of Master's Degree or equivalent in social work, social sciences, law, psychology, education or other related field
• At least five years experience in managing or implementing international relief programs in the child protection sector
• Strong background in case management practice and direct experience on the IA CP IMS
• Experience in developing guidelines, procedures and writing reports and technical materials
• Excellent communication, leadership, facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively at multiple levels and with multiple stakeholders
• Budget management skills
• Ability to work independently and balance multiple tasks
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of time, potentially to insecure areas
• Competent in Windows, MS office programs, excel, email and database experience
• Fluency in English, spoken and written; Working knowledge of French, written and spoken
• Excellent communication skills including verbal and written English and active listening
• Good IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to work on own initiative and collaboratively as part of a diverse team
• Ability to manage a varied workload, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Self motivated, flexible and adaptable to the needs of the team and organisation
• Committed to the IRC's values and mandate

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply online:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=9447

Director of Finance, Haitian Health Foundation, Haiti

Director of Finance

Posted on: July 23, 2013
Application deadline: August 31, 2013
Posted by: Haitian Health Foundation

DESCRIPTION

Job is located in rural Haiti.

The Haitian Health Foundation (HHF) is a private, not-for-profit organization with headquarters in Norwich, Connecticut. HHF provides various medical and public health services and manages several development projects in and around the Commune of Jérémie, the capital of the Grand'Anse region, located in southwestern Haiti.

HHF is currently seeking a Director of Finance (DAF) for their projects in Jérémie. The DAF is responsible for the planning, organization, and management the financial activities of the operations in Jérémie. The programs in Jérémie include a health clinic, maternal waiting home for at risk pregnancies, nutrition rehabilitation for malnourished children, public health (child survival & maternal health) program, house construction, goat project; as well as other periodic miscellaneous projects. S/he is responsible for direct supervision of the Accountant and logistician. The DAF also oversees the financial aspects of projects and ensures donor and grant money is spent responsibly. 3-5 years of experience using Quickbooks required.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send CV and Cover Letter to:

HHF@HaitianHealthFoundation.org

Only viable candidates will receive a response.

Governance Program Manager, International Rescue Committee, Central African Republic

Governance Program Manager

Posted on: July 23, 2013
Posted by: International Rescue Committee

DESCRIPTION

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

For over a decade, CAR has suffered from a multi-faceted crisis marked by chronic poverty, political instability, and violence. In December 2012, the Seleka rebel alliance took control over much of the country and, after a short period of attempted negotiations and peace talks, carried out a coup d'état in late March 2013. Since then, public services, governmental offices, police and military forces, schools, health provisions, and other services have come to a standstill. The planting season was heavily disrupted in a country with 80% of the population involved in agricultural work and protection issues are having a cross-cutting impact on all sectors. As a result, the chronic humanitarian needs facing CAR have become acute in many parts of the country requiring immediate and intensive humanitarian action to respond to the multi-sectoral needs at hand.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Governance Manager will be responsible for strengthening the capacity of community structures to improve transparency, accountability and participation in decision-making on community priorities in Kaga Bandoro. S/he will also oversee the IRC's work with communities and village committees, collaborating closely with other IRC programs working through partners. The Governance Manager will assure the quality of IRC's work with community members and village and local leadership and will work in tandem with other Program Managers to ensure the timely and effective on-the-ground implementation of the quick impact projects central to this project.

The position reports to the Area Program Coordinator Kaga Bandoro.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Management

• Implement all interventions related to the community mobilization and management, conflict resolution and civil society development aspects of the Governance program
• Oversee election, training and support to community committees, ensuring representation of vulnerable and marginalized populations
• Support work to improve leadership skills, including skills in mediation and conflict resolution of village and local authorities
• Ensure the integration of a community-driven approach in all aspects of the program
• Train and supervise a program team to actively monitor evolving concerns of the target communities, ensuring that community decision making takes these concerns into account.
• Support the development team in designing trainings for community quick impact project committees, and working with these bodies to develop and implement work plans and spending plans.
• Oversee relations with IRC finance for all sub-granting activities

Program Quality

• Ensure that activities are implemented according to established protocols and tools that balance the need to meet deadlines and objectives with the importance of maintaining quality in processes and methodological rigor
• Coordinate the methodological coherence of the program through the creation and update of training modules, field guides, guidelines and toolkits for the implementing teams
• Manage project activity budget, liaising with key stakeholders to ensure that expenditures are planned, executed and managed properly. Work with the Governance and Rights Coordinator and Finance Controller to adjust the budget as necessary.
• Develop a monitoring and evaluation plan ensuring that activity, output and effect data is captured in an accurate and efficient manner and those programs are continually tailored to optimize quality.

Coordination

• Liaise regularly with the Grants Manager and APC to provide updates on the program, discuss emerging challenges, and collaborate on the design of new programs or changes to existing programs.
• Work closely with other IRC Programs – and the Economic Recovery and Development program in particular – to explore areas of mutual interest ensure complementarity in activities.

HR Management

• Working in collaboration with the APC develop and implement a plan to strengthen the capacity of national managers and assistants through trainings and delegation.
• Write job descriptions; establish hiring criteria for project staff, interview and select staff as needed.
• Actively manage performance of community mobilization and civil society development team staff, including setting yearly objectives for each staff member and providing them with informal semi-annual review and formal annual performance review based on these objectives.
• Limit, identify, document and dismiss staff involved in fraud and corruption.

Reporting

• Produce monthly reports and provide direct strategic advice to the Grants Manager, APC, and Country Director, so as to adjust the programmatic priorities and implementation modalities as necessary.
• Support the development of new proposals and initiatives for the Governance and Rights programs, in accordance with the country strategic plan, IRC program framework, and accepted national and international standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or equivalent experience in community mobilization, development and/or civil society development.
• Minimum of 2 years progressively responsible experience in non-for profit work experience in community mobilization, development and/or civil society development, preferably in an international setting and/or in Africa.
• Experience in strengthening the capacity of communities and local civil society, coordinating with local authorities
• Fluency in written and spoken English and French is essential
• Monitoring and evaluation experience an advantage
• Ability to work independently while being a strong team player.
• Ability to work well under unstable security, administrative, and programmatic pressures.
• Ability to manage a team with diverse backgrounds and to show flexibility
• Advanced knowledge of usual desktop software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply online:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=9452

French Women's Rights Information Coordinator, The Association for Women's Rights in Development

French Women's Rights Information Coordinator

Posted on: July 16, 2013
Application deadline: August 4, 2013
Posted by: The Association for Women's Rights in Development

OVERVIEW

The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) is an international feminist organization working to strengthen the voice, impact and influence of women's rights advocates, organizations and movements internationally.

The French Women's Rights Information (WRI) Coordinator is a full-time position responsible for:
- Planning, researching and producing information on a wide range of women's rights issues, processes and events
- Coordinating content production, dissemination and related activities with team members, external contributors and allies
- Actively building and engaging with AWID's Francophone constituency and developing French language content partnerships
- Actively participating in team and organization learning and development processes

The French WRI Coordinator reports to the Women's Rights Information Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:
At least 4-6 years experience:
- In a non-profit development and/or human rights and/or women's rights organization in a related role in the Global South and/or CEE/CIS and MENA
- Producing information, including research and writing, for diverse audiences
- Working in an international organization as part of a multicultural team

Other Requirements:
- Familiarity with elements of feminist theory and women's rights frameworks
- Able to travel internationally (1-2 times a year)
- Committed to the principles and values of feminism, anti-discrimination and anti-racism
- Experience working in a virtual, multi-location team

Assets:
- Knowledge of and contacts in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region
- Courses or certificates in communication and/or new media

Content Design
- Works with the WRI Manager and team to identify information themes and priorities
- Develops an information strategy and related work plan for each priority theme, including but not limited to:
a) Defining target audiences and information outcomes, conducting background research, identifying and analyzing key documents;
b) Identifying the most strategic formats and dissemination channels;
c) Identifying relevant stakeholders for content contributions and partnerships;
d) Developing an operational work plan that documents timelines and outputs and division of labour with relevant team members

Content Production, Compilation and Dissemination
- Researches, produces, edits and disseminates diverse content on priority issues including at least two Dossier du Vendredi articles or interviews a month
- Liaises with contractors and external contributors to coordinate timely submission of commissioned content
- Regular sourcing of online content in French relevant to agreed priority issues
- Regularly monitors the use of WRI information and ensures adjustment of dissemination plan to respond to lessons learned

Constituency Building and Engagement and Content Partnerships
- Ensures access to timely news and information related to priority themes by maintaining relationships with strategic external stakeholders, in coordination with the WRI Manager
- Provides opportunities for AWID member and constituency engagement with content in line with AWID's social media and constituency engagement strategy
- Supports the development of AWID's online community in French, through direct outreach and engagement to promote discussion and debate on priority themes
- Develops content partnerships to reach diverse Francophone constituencies

We are looking for a bilingual (French/English) individual who is committed to the principles and values of feminism, anti-discrimination, and anti-racism. The ideal candidate will have an-depth knowledge of knowledge of women's rights and gender and development issues, and excellent written and verbal communication skills, and knowledge of the latest online and social media technologies. If you have strong multitasking skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision, we would love to hear from you!

For a complete job description, please visit our website at www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs

HOW TO APPLY

Please send:
1) Current CV and cover letter (addressing how you meet the necessary qualifications and outlines why you want to work for AWID)
2) The exact source/location you saw the advertisement for this position

Fax: +416 594 0330
E-mail: jobs@awid.org (please include "Women's Rights Information Coordinator (French)" in the subject line of the email)

No phone calls please. Only email and faxed applications will be accepted. The application closing date is Sunday, August 4, 2013. We thank all who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. AWID encourages, promotes and supports diversity in all aspects of its work.

To learn more about AWID and our programs, please visit our website at www.awid.org.