Monday, September 21, 2015

Advocacy Officer Open Society Foundations - Open Society Justice Initiative London, United Kingdom

Advocacy Officer

Open Society Foundations - Open Society Justice Initiative

London, United Kingdom

The Open Society Justice Initiative uses law to protect and empower people around the world. Our approach is based on the foundations of international human rights and international humanitarian law, and focused on securing legal remedies for abuses, and the effective enforcement of the rule of law.

Through litigation, advocacy, research, and technical assistance, the Justice Initiative promotes human rights and builds legal capacity for open societies, and fosters accountability for international crimes, combats racial discrimination and statelessness, supports criminal justice reform, addresses abuses related to national security and counterterrorism, expands freedom of information and expression, and stems corruption linked to the exploitation of natural resources.

We recognize that changes in laws and institutions are incomplete without changes in how people think about the law’s relevance to their daily live, and collaborate with a community of dedicated and skillful human rights advocates across the globe, part of a justice movement that reflects the diversity of the world it inhabits.

Our staff are based in Abuja, Amsterdam, Bishkek, Brussels, Budapest, Cape Town, The Hague, London, Mexico City, New York, Paris, Santo Domingo and Washington, D.C.

Based in the London office, the Advocacy Officer will develop and implement advocacy strategies and tactics on a broad range of issues, primarily in Europe, although this position does not include advocacy in Brussels, as OSF has a dedicated office there.

The Advocacy Officer will work to advance Justice Initiative goals and priorities, including advocating for the implementation of decisions from regional and national courts, in collaboration with local colleagues; supporting colleagues, institutions, and structures promoting human rights, justice and the rule of law at the national level; identifying promising legal arguments; developing advocacy materials and events; and developing arguments utilizing international law combined with a sharp political analysis to advance the Justice Initiative’s priorities.

Work is carried out independently/under general supervision, and reports to the Justice Initiative Advocacy Director.

Essential duties and responsibilities will include the following:

undertake advocacy primarily in Europe; work with a wide range of project teams to identify and undertake key opportunities in national, regional (especially Council of Europe) and international (Geneva) forums around Justice Initiative priorities;
undertake advocacy around Justice Initiative’s litigation and in support of implementation of judgments (European Court of Human Rights, Court of Justice of the European Union, and others) and norms;
provide advocacy support to specific thematic project teams (e.g. antidiscrimination, freedom of information/expression, anticorruption) working in Europe and across the world;
liaise with colleagues and partners to stay abreast of legal and political developments in thematic areas of interest to the Justice Initiative;
conduct research and analysis for use in advocacy materials;
develop and strengthen relationships with civil society partners, government, court and institutional officials, academics, and OSF colleagues working on related issues;
draft reports, briefing notes, and formal submissions to regional and international institutions;
draft advocacy publications for many audiences, from government officials and diplomats to the general public;
organize consultations, briefings, and other events to implement Justice Initiative goals;
serve as an integral member of the Justice Initiative Advocacy Team;
develop project strategy plans and budgets;
undertake impact assessments of work;
undertake administrative tasks to support advocacy efforts as described above;
significant travel required;
perform other duties as assigned.

Candidate Profile

A law degree and at least six to eight years’ experience undertaking advocacy focused on legal issues and institutions in European forums, either national or regional, or both. The ideal candidate also will have litigation experience as well, either as a litigator or conducting advocacy in the context of litigation. This position does not include advocacy in Brussels, so experience undertaking advocacy solely in Brussels, while useful, is not sufficient.

NGO experience essential, ideally within a human rights and/or legal organization;
advocacy experience required and litigation experience, in addition, preferred;
knowledge of international human rights law and institutions;
knowledge of European human rights forums required, and prior experience with Council of Europe bodies preferred;
experience working on at least one of the Justice Initiative’s thematic areas highly preferred;
experience working in or around complex institutions highly preferred;
exceptional legal advocacy skills: analysis, persuasive communication, strategic thinking, strong execution;
demonstrated record of accomplishment in seizing and capitalizing on advocacy opportunities;
ability to engage human rights problems from both intellectual and pragmatic perspectives;
superlative written and oral communication skills, with cultural communication differences;
proven ability to develop strong relationships with a wide range of actors from diverse cultural, geographic, economic, political, and social contexts;
deep knowledge of key legal frameworks, institutions, organizations and networks in the field;
ability to craft and make advocacy arguments at both a “big picture” and a highly detailed level;
ability to work effectively work as a team member as well as independently, with a high degree of self-motivation and ability to set and meet goals;
fluency (oral and written) in both English and an additional European language (French or Spanish preferred) required.

Application Instructions

Please answer the questions in the online application and upload a Cover Letter and CV/Resume.

Closing date: 29 September 2015.

Internal Communication & Membership Development Officer EDF - European Disability Forum Brussels, Belgium

EDF seeks an Internal Communication & Membership Development Officer: Apply by 27/09!

EDF is seeking a dynamic Internal Communication and Membership Development Officer to work within our secretariat in Brussels. Our ideal candidate is committed to the development of the disability movement in Europe and has background experience working for civil society organisations, preferably networks. Our new colleague will be responsible for working directly with EDF members and to maximise their involvement in our work. We need to recruit an excellent communicator who works comfortably in English and French. We are also looking for someone who enjoys working in an international environment, is flexible, details orientated, and can meet deadlines. A working knowledge of accessibility is a strong advantage.

Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Closing date for receipt of applications: September 27th

Date and location of the interview: October 9th, Brussels

For more details and to apply for this job click here

Senior Program Coordinator, Fondo Centroamericano de Mujeres, Managua, Nicaragua

Fondo Centroamericano de Mujeres (FCAM) leads the Green Alliance for Gender Action (GAGA) that is jointly implemented with Mama Cash and Both ENDS in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands (MFA). The GAGA is governed by a Steering Committee (SC) consisting of the directors of the three member organizations and supported by a Program Committee (PC) and a Finance Committee (FC).

The overall objective of this 5-year program (2016-2020) is to catalyze the collective power of the women’s rights and environmental justice movements towards realizing a world in which women can and do exercise their rights to water, food security and a clean, healthy, and safe environment.

For the coordination of the GAGA program we are looking for a passionate person, committed to women’s rights and environmental justice:

Senior Program Coordinator (40 hours)

Job responsibilities
● Ensure that planning processes facilitate and generate value added between Alliance members and key partners (regional women’s and environmental funds, NGOs and grassroots organizations);
● Monitor that the program is on track in delivering alliance-level results, and provide SC and PC with timely and accurate information to steer the program where necessary;
● Ensure that reports and any other information requested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is delivered on time and reflects quality standards;
● Support the relationship between GAGA and its strategic partner, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Main activities
● Design a tailor-made Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) system, in close cooperation with the Program Coordinators of each of the Alliance members and reflecting the demands of the funder (the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs);
● Develop common formats for monitoring and reporting at organizational and Alliance levels;
● Support Program Coordinators to assure sufficient capacity to monitor and deliver Alliance-level results on a timely basis;
● Take the lead over the strategic and annual PME processes of the Alliance and its partners, including internal evaluations;
● Organize regional and international meetings with key stakeholders;
● Liaise with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on PME-related issues, in close cooperation and coordination with PC and SC;
● Coordinate regular information flows, communications and meetings among Alliance members, and communication between the Alliance and third parties;
● Represent the Alliance in events, conferences and relevant fora, when required.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities
● Must have a strong working knowledge of international development, women’s human rights and environmental justice;
● Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills (verbal and written), with the ability to interact with people from a wide diversity of backgrounds and cultures;
● Proven ability and experience in designing and implementing multi-actor PME processes and systems;
● Proven process facilitation ability and experience
● Excellent writing, research and analytical skills;
● Strict attention to detail;
● Project management skills;
● A strong ability to work independently and as a member of a project team;
● An ability to take initiative, contribute actively to quick decision making, and to organize work efficiently and effectively;
● Interest and ability to travel frequently.

Education and experience:
● A minimum of five years of senior work experience in the area of project management;
● A minimum of 5 years professional experience with and increasing responsibility for project planning, monitoring and evaluation;
● Demonstrated experience coordinating complex programmes involving multiple partners.

Other information:
● Reports to the Steering Committee;
● Leads PME process as part of the Program Committee
● Works at FCAM, in Managua, Nicaragua;
● Languages: Written and oral fluency in Spanish and English. Dutch also advantageous.

How to apply:

Candidates should send their Resumes in English and Spanish to consultora3@vmpreseleccion.com Please indicate the subject you are applying: Senior Program Coordinator.

- See more at: http://www.awid.org/get-involved/senior-program-coordinator#sthash.cfYtxxY7.dpuf

Women's Protection and Empowerment Senior Manager, International Rescue Committee, Iraq

Women's Protection and Empowerment Senior Manager

Job posted by: International Rescue Committee

Posted on: September 18, 2015

Background

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a prominent international organization working in relief, rehabilitation, protection, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression.

Working in coordination with the humanitarian community, the IRC currently addresses the needs of war-affected Iraqi internally displaced persons (IDPs), Iraqi refugee returnees and Syrian refugees from several operational bases in the country with activities focused on education, protection and rule of law, women's protection and empowerment, child protection and livelihoods activities.

Position Overview

Approximately 220,000 Syrian refugees live in camps and non-camp settings in the Dohuk and Sulaymania governorates of northern Iraq. Since 2012 and following an influx of new refugees in August 2013, the situation of refugee women and girls living in refugee camps in northern Iraq has worsened, with an additional arrival of IDPs from the ongoing conflict in Mosul since July 2014. The high number of young single men and the increasing number of new arrivals has increased threats of violence against women and girls, these include reports of repeated instances of domestic violence, harassment and feeling unsafe; highlighted the need for targeted, immediate interventions to prevent and respond to GBV. Furthermore, many women arriving in northern Iraq have reported being subjected to violence and harassment while fleeing Syria and Niwawah, carrying with them psychosocial effects of those experiences.

In early 2013, the IRC and its local NGO partner, Harikar, opened a Women's Listening Centre for women in Domiz, and Gawilan in 2014, to provide confidential case management and psychosocial support services; as well as referrals to other service providers operating inside and outside the camp to ensure a multi-sectoral response to the diverse needs of women and GBV survivors in particular. Harikar and the IRC have worked with the refugee community to establish a 'Women's Safety Team' who conduct safety audits of Domiz camp on a regular basis. The team also spreads awareness about the centre amongst women and girls in Domiz. IRC has expanded programming in 2014 to focus on the capacity building of Harikar to provide independent, sustainable services to women in Domiz and Gawilan refugee camps, as well as managing a Women's and Girls Community Centre in Sumel

With technical support from the WPE Technical Advisor, the WPE Coordinator in Iraq and management support from the Field Coordinator Duhok, the WPE Senior Manager will ensure that the goals and objectives of the WPE components of the refugee/IDP in camp and out of camp based response in Duhok are met in a timely and effective manner. This position requires strong coordination with the leadership structures in the areas of project implementation and with the local Iraqi NGOs providing services for survivors of gender-based violence, as well as strong technical knowledge of gender based violence principles.

Programme Implementation and Quality

To ensure the WPE programme in Duhok is of high technical quality in line with international standards, best practice and IRC experience.
Conduct assessments to determine the specific needs and risks faced by women and girls in the target areas.
To provide programmatic direction, leadership and technical support to the Syrian/IDP response WPE programming in Domiz, and Gawilan camps as well as out of camp work in Sumel, Zakho and other areas as relevant.
Contribute to the development of proposals with the WPE coordinator and DDP to ensure continued and responsive programming.
Ensure implementation of quality activities that aim to protect and empower women and girls in line with best practice.
Ensure that ethical and sound data collection and information management systems are in place.
Work with WPE coordinator, DDP and WPE TA to design a WPE emergency response strategy for Dohuk and surrounding areas.Work closely with other IRC sectors present in the same location and integrate program components to the extent possible.
Work with team to ensure projects are implemented in conformity with the IRC strategy contributing to the key organizational outcomes of safety, power, healthy, economically well and educated.

Grant Management and Reporting

Design quality programmes in coordination with grants and operations and with support from the WPE Coordinator and DDP that contribute to WPE's vision, and to the protection and empowerment of women and girls.
Manage and oversee all the WPE grants for the targeted area in coordination with the WPE coordinator; develop and maintain work, spending and procurement plans for all projects.
Work closely and coordinate with IRC Operations, Finance and Grant departments to ensure compliance with grant requirements as well as oversight over the budget versus actual, indicator tracking tools, and other grant management tools used by the IRC.
Participate in grants opening, monthly grant review and grants closing meetings; and regular monitoring of internal program purchase request tools.
Prepare internal and external reports within agreed deadlines using IRC and donor formats, as required.
Assure appropriate and timely spending of grants to achieve program goals, grant reporting contributions, use and distribution of supplies and resources.
Work with technical support staff and relevant donor organizations and other key stakeholders in all locations of implementation to ensure a safe and confidential mechanism for collecting information on project activities is implemented.
Design monitoring and evaluation tools that are contextually appropriate and will allow the IRC to measure the impact of programming; take leadership role in the development of enhanced ICT M&E tools to be used in the Syrian response, including SMS technology.
Ensure that all internal and external reporting requirements are met and that reports are of a high quality and submitted on time.

Capacity Building

Provide ongoing mentoring and technical support to staff and partner agency(ies) to ensure programming meets best practice standards around GBV in humanitarian settings. This includes developing and leading training and technical support related to GBV guiding principles; provision of case management services (intake, referrals, case supervision systems, and procedures for handling case information); community mobilization and awareness raising; and other technical components as required.
Lead in ensuring Protection and Camp Coordination programming in Duhok mainstreams WPE into existing programming by providing training and input into these program areas.

Representation and Coordination

Work closely/assist the WPE Coordinator to develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders including donors, government actors, UN agencies, international and local NGOs and other actors, and act as main focal point at project sites for day to day representation of the WPE program.
Where possible play an active role in interagency strategic planning in relation to program areas.
Coordinate with WPE Coordinator to ensure field concerns and challenges are brought to relevant stakeholders.
Ensure that information from coordination meetings is shared internally and with other sectors, as appropriate.
Represent the IRC on key advocacy events or official visits pertaining to women and girls' protection and empowerment.

Staff Supervision and Development

Directly supervise WPE teams in Duhok and provide on-the-job training and coaching to promote harmonized program approaches and strategies.
Recruit national staff in conjunction with the IRC Human Resources Policies
Maintain updated job descriptions, conduct interviews, orient new staff to the IRC and the WPE programEnsure IRC staff have timely 90 Day Action Plans, and that there is a capacity-building plan for all programme staff, and oversee the IRC Connect application for all new staff.
Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
Assist the staff in identifying professional development needs and opportunities.
Work with the staff to ensure performance objectives are set, regularly reviewed and met.
Ensure timely completion and submission of monthly timesheets, work plans, vacation schedules and probation and annual performance reviews.
Identify staff performance issues and work with staff and Human Resources to document and address issues in a timely manner.

Professional Standards

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years program management experience in the field of gender-based violence working with conflict-affected populations, refugees, and host communities or in urban settings.
Master's degree in Gender/ Women Studies, social work, public health, international affairs or other appropriate fields (or a BA in related field with a long experience in a similar field).
Minimum 1 year working overseas in the area of gender based violence program management.
Understanding of international standards and guidance around GBV in humanitarian settings.
Belief that GBV is a human rights violation and drive to constantly seek creative methods to develop an environment where women and girls can thrive.
Demonstrated ability to work with and train local NGOs preferred.
Proven leadership, program management, staff development, planning, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Superior diplomatic skills, both for internal coordination and for working with Iraqi counterparts essential.
Competency in writing progress/donor reports and proposals.
Familiarity with principles and practice of monitoring and evaluation.
Proven self-initiative and problem solving abilities.
Commitment to team work and ability to perform under pressure while maintaining a sense of. Humor.
Fluency in spoken and written English; working knowledge of Kurdish or Arabic preferred.
Competent in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

SPECIFIC SECURITY SITUATION

The WPE Manager will be based in northern Iraq. The security situation in Iraq continues to be volatile. The candidate should be prepared to implement programming in remote and insecure environments. This position is unaccompanied.

Agronomist Director, Heifer International, Washington DC, USA

Agronomist Director

Job posted by: Heifer International

Posted on: September 18, 2015

Function:

The Agronomist Director plays a central role within Heifer in defining resource mobilization strategies, facilitation of the development of global technical strategies, serving as a thought-leader in Heifer's respective areas of work, strengthening Country Office capacity for resource mobilization and technical expertise in key agriculture areas, and responding to funding opportunities. As a member of the Institutional Business Development (IBD) team, the Agronomist Director works under the supervision of the Vice President of Institutional Building; however, s/he also collaborates with the Foundation Relations and Global Partnerships and Alliances teams to identify and respond to specific foundation and corporate funding opportunities. H/she is primarily responsible for raising resources from institutional donors, as well as representing Heifer with large donors and peer organizations. Annual acquisition targets for this staff will be collaboratively developed, contributing to the overall IBD and Heifer fundraising goal.

Responsibilities:

Lead Heifer's development of large proposals focusing on staple crops and horticulture
Position Heifer to compete for institutional funding by developing relationships with key funders, including USAID (Feed the Future, Food for Peace, etc.), USDA, European Commission (in collaboration with Heifer Netherlands), United Nations [particularly International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)], among others.
Develop relationships with peer organizations that directly relate to proposal submission to institutional donors.
Develop key working relationships with research institutions working in agriculture value chains, including International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), and others.
Work with Heifer's Corporate and Foundation leaders in representing Heifer's technical expertise to key donors.
Serve as Heifer's thought-leader on agriculture among key donors and peers.
In collaboration with Heifer Area Teams and Country Office teams, develop a global Agriculture strategy around selected crops, including coffee, cocoa, spices (e.g. Cardamom), among others.
Identify funding opportunities through on-line research and personal networking.
Contribute to the technical designs of proposals to institutional donors, corporations, and foundations.
May perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned by the Vice-President of Institutional Building.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree plus ten (10) years of related experience
Proficiency in English

Preferred Requirements:

A master's degree in agriculture.
At least eight (8) years' experience in working with farmers in developing countries with regards to staple crops and horticulture.
Demonstrated success in proposal submission and approval.
At least five years' experience with institutional donors (e.g. European Union, USAID, World Bank, IFAD, FAO, etc.).
Proficiency in Spanish or French preferred.

Most Critical Proficiencies:

Strong diplomatic skills, experience in working with governmental institutions at various levels.
Strong leadership, teamwork, coaching and communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Willingness to travel a minimum of 30% annually.
Extensive experience in staple crop agriculture and horticulture.

Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands:

Demonstrated working experience in project development and project management in Africa, Asia, and/or the Americas.
Demonstrated experience in gender issues.
Familiarity with nutrition programming.
Experience in training and/or group facilitation.
Proven communication and leadership skills with the ability to coach and work cooperatively with a diverse staff.
Constant face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with colleagues and the general public.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to adapt to conflicting deadlines and priorities.
Ability to work independently or with a team and perform multiple tasks with occasional interruptions.
Ability to confidently give presentations and impromptu speeches to a wide range of audiences, including board members, executive members, local to international media.
Ability to motivate team members and coordinate work with multidisciplinary teams.
May require constant sitting and moving; working at a computer for extended periods of time, as well as occasional bending and lifting.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Willingness and ability to work outside of normal business hours to accommodate customers in different time zones.
Ability to work with sensitive information and to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to lift from floor to waist and carry up to 20 pounds (9 kilograms).

To apply please visit our website athttp://www.heifer.org/careers. Thank you.

Start date: November 5, 2015
Application deadline: October 6, 2015
Education requirements: 4-year degree
Languages needed: English ,French ,Spanish
Level of language proficiency: Fluent English - French/Spanish preferred
Employment type: Full time
Professional level: Professional
Salary details: Salary offered based on experience
Benefits: Benefits information available at http://www.heifer.org/careers
Job function: Agronomist ,Fundraising ,Sales ,Business Development And Management ,Proposal Writing And Fundraising ,Project management
Owner's areas of focus: Rural ,Agriculture ,Poverty and hunger

Domestic Violence and Child Welfare Specialist, Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Florida, USA

Domestic Violence and Child Welfare Specialist

Job posted by: Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Posted on: September 4, 2015

The Domestic Violence and Child Welfare Specialist is responsible for the successful coordination and implementation of FCADV's child welfare programs and must have experience in the intersection of domestic violence and child welfare; including the dependency process. An experienced candidate who has worked in a certified domestic violence center/shelter in Florida is preferred. The candidate will possess advanced communication skills, written and oral, and is capable of addressing small and large groups of individuals. The candidate must possess skills that allow for working independently and as a team member. Computer literacy is a requirement as is the ability to design and implement PowerPoint presentations.

This job is based in Tallahassee, Florida and requires extensive in-state and limited national travel.

The Domestic Violence and Child Welfare Specialist possesses, at minimum, a Bachelor's Degree and two years' experience delivering direct services in a domestic violence center/shelter, or a high school/equivalency diploma and four years experience delivering direct services in a domestic violence center/shelter. The candidate will have a minimum two years experience as a trainer. The candidate must have a strong understanding of and commitment to the philosophy of the Battered Women's Movement and knowledge of the feminist analysis of battering, as well as the dynamics of domestic violence, knowledge of root causes of violence against women and oppressed groups.

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