CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Development Alternatives, Inc.
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 09 Jan 2015

On behalf of our program partner, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center ( the LSU Ag Center), DAI seeks a Vocational Agriculture Education Specialist for a long-term field assignment the USAID Liberia Food and Enterprise Development (FED) project. The Vocational Agriculture Education Specialist will serve as a long-term technical assistance employee of the LSU AgCenter under the supervision of the FED Chief of Party or his/her delegate.

BACKGROUND

FED is a USAID-funded project that aims to increase productivity, profitability, and access within the rice, cassava, vegetable, and goat value chains; improve nutrition; and strengthen food security. FED is focused on four priority counties (Grand Bassa, Bong, Nimba and Lofa) and two secondary counties, (Marghibi and Montserrado) The FED Program is being implemented to achieve the following component objectives:

• Component 1: Increase agricultural productivity and profitability and improve human nutrition
• Component 2: Stimulate private enterprise growth and investment;
• Component 3: Build local technical and managerial human resources to sustain and expand accomplishments achieved under components one and two.

This assignment focuses on Component 3. This component focuses on workforce development and building the technical and managerial capabilities of Liberians to engage in agriculture and related business. These activities complement FED’s other components by increasing the number of Liberians with the right skills and training. The Vocational Training and Non-Formal Education Specialist should assist in making curricula dynamic and practical to the current needs of the job market and design programs and incentives to link students and their teachers to growth areas of the Liberian work force and the economy.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Component Three of the FED project focuses on workforce development and building the technical and managerial capabilities of Liberians to engage in agriculture and related business. These activities complement FED’s other components by increasing the number of Liberians with the right skills and training. Generally, the main challenge with Vocational Educational schools in developing countries is to make their teaching relevant to the current needs of the local job market. There are a lot of things that constrain their ability to do this - including poor education levels of Voc Ed students, outdated and overly theoretical curricula, lack of incentives to connect students to the job market, and lack of connections between the Voc Ed staff and current industry needs. The Vocational Agriculture Education Specialist will assist in making curricula dynamic and practical to the current needs of the job market and design programs and incentives to link students and their teachers to growth areas of the Liberian work force and the economy.

The Vocational Agriculture Education Specialist will provide expertise in a number of areas: to help the Government of Liberia [GOL] and the Liberian staff upgrade four institutions: the Booker Washington Institute (BWI) in Kakata and the community colleges in Grand Bassa, Nimba, and Lofa Counties. These activities will include new approaches to training, including in-service courses, internships, work-study, and use of ITC, etc. Development of appropriate modern curriculum and innovative training methods to provide the skills for new entrants into commercial agribusiness will be a key outcome. It is important that all curricula developed by the project be gender sensitive and socially inclusive to appropriately transfer relevant knowledge to a variety of audiences.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Louisiana State University Agricultural Center is a sub-contractor to Development Alternatives, Inc.; the Vocational Agriculture Education Specialist will serve as a Long-Term Technical Assistance employee of the LSU AgCenter under the supervision of the FED Chief of Party or his/her delegate.

The Vocational Agriculture Education Specialist will embrace a gender-sensitive and socially inclusive capacity building approach to all interventions in the three community colleges and BWI and support the other components to establish a network of suitable training partners in the FED counties. The Vocational Agriculture Education Specialist will undertake a number of innovative non-traditional approaches to gender sensitive and socially inclusive educational programs and workforce development. The Vocational Agriculture Education Specialist will ensure that interventions that are implemented to improve the performance of vocational education schools are sustainable by continually obtaining Liberian input from the various organizations engaged in training.

The Vocational Agriculture Education Specialist will work to sustainably build Liberian capacity to provide the right kind of training, in the right place and time and tailored to Liberia. FED’s interventions will enhance the capacity of the vocational colleges to become Centers of Excellence [COEs] in vocational education and outreach. The Vocational Agriculture Education Specialist will be responsible for developing programs to attract more women into these institutions. The Vocational Agriculture Education Specialist will work with the Ministries of Youth and Sport and Education to build upon the accomplishments of the USAID’s other education programs, to expand adult education opportunities particularly to women and to youth.

The following are key areas in which the Vocational Agriculture Education Specialist will focus:

1. Provide leadership, guidance and oversight in the implementation of FED Component 3 activities that are part of the workplan such as the National Degree of Agriculture curriculum roll out with one graduating class by the end of the project and greater youth enrollment; implementation of the science lab establishment and procedures for use and sustainability; and developing innovative practical learning exercises that are woven into the syllabi and lesson plans to ensure students gain practical skills from the program.
2. Work with FED’s Component 1 staff to define the real labor and skill needs of the agricultural sector, in general, and FED’s value chains in particular; and to define the necessary career skills for the vocational graduates, develop internships with industry players, as well as clarify the roles of the various GoL institutions and private sector organizations.
3. Take the lead in the continued development of four existing vocational centers into Centers of Excellence for vocational agricultural education through curricula and instructional capacity improvement, facilities establishment/upgrading, community outreach expansion and institutional systems strengthening.
4. Capacity-building of the agriculture departments of CoEs via coaching and exposure visits to profitable enterprises.
5. Ensure that the curricular, facilities and instructional capacity improvement activities align with the upgrading strategies for FED’s priority value chains in FED’s counties of operation, including establishment of demonstration farms showcasing the improved technologies that FED is promoting.
6. Plan and work closely with the GOL ministries and other organizations engaged in this sector to develop local technical and managerial human resources, which include supporting the trainings provided by the other Components.
7. Work with other complementary USAID and other donor-funded projects.
8. Take the lead in customizing interventions for each institution’s specific situation and needs and ensure that such assistance will be guided by the demand for skills, thus ensuring alignment of skill enhancement with specific labor market needs and commercial opportunities.
9. Ensure that curricula revisions are transformational and promote the entrance of men and women in nontraditional roles.
10. Work with vocational training center staff, students, returning Liberian expatriates and the existing alumni organizations to link students to previous graduates for career opportunities.
11. Perform other tasks as needed and requested by the Chief of Party.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:The minimum required qualifications for this position are as follows:

1. An MS or a combination of education and experience in agricultural vocational education, rural development or related field;
2. Ten years experience in international agricultural education including development of programs.
3. Excellent personnel management, interpersonal, networking and team building skills
4. Effective writing and organizational skills to prepare reports, complete analyses and make presentations.
5. Excellent written and spoken English; and
6. Computer/software skills, including the use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

An applicant having the following preferred qualifications will receive additional consideration:

1. Knowledge of African agricultural development and familiarity with Sub-Saharan African countries particularly in agriculture, vocational education and workforce development;
2. Previous position in the field of vocational education or workforce development;
3. Knowledge of Liberia’s agriculture and workforce development in recent years;
4. Successful experience in actual enterprise management or private sector experience;
5. Experience working with information technology experts or in non-traditional education;
6. A minimum of 5 years of experience working on a USAID-funded field project; and
7. Knowledge of training approaches and curriculums for use in low literate environments.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:The successful candidate will be an employee of the LSU AgCenter’s International Programs office. Employment is anticipated to begin on or about February 2, 2015. The position will be based in Monrovia, Liberia. Applicable USG mandated allowances for an expatriate professional approved under the DAI contract and approved by the LSU AgCenter will be provided.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 9, 2105 or until suitable candidate is located.

How to apply:

Must apply online at https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/ by attaching cover letter, resume, three references, a writing sample of up to three pages on a topic of the applicant’s choice, and salary requirements. Paper, faxed or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted. For more information, contact:

Carl Motsenbocker

International Programs

LSU AgCenter

160 C Hatcher Hall

Baton Rouge, La. 70803
email: cmotsenbocker@agcenter.lsu.edu

Organization: World Vision
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 22 Dec 2014

This is your opportunity to use your experience in overseas program design and management experience to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children.

You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)–a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The Food Aid Officer, Central Africa Republicwill support the Commodities Manager in the implementation of food program, ensuring that the food program achieve its goals and objectives and compliance to World Vision and Donor standards in the management of food commodities from the point of receipt, storage, dispatch, distribution, monitoring, documentation, accounting and reporting are established, reinforced and maintained.

We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Assist Commodities Manager in food program implementation including but not limited to procurement of commodities, transportation, warehousing of commodities, registration and distribution of beneficiaries, monitoring and evaluation of food program, and production of accurate commodities tracking and narrative reports to Donors, FPMG and Support Offices.
• Identify any training gaps within the food team and working together with other team members carry out training workshops to bridge such gaps.
• Ensure that the programmes pass all audits with minimum risk as well as making follow-ups on the issues that would have been raised.
• Ensure tracking and monitoring the movement of commodities from the time WV takes delivery of the food to the time it gets distributed to the beneficiaries.

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Extensive exposure to food aid programs (minimum 3 years)
• Knowledge of the Sphere standards, Code of Conduct for Red Cross/ Red crescent, Humanitarian Accountability Partnerships (HAP) and other international humanitarian standards
• Knowledge of Commodities standards, as defined and set out by FPMG
• Knowledge of commodities & logistics operations, preferably within WV context, specifically those that relate to food distributions, warehousing, reporting, tracking, monitoring etc.
• Knowledge of different capacity building initiatives
• A valid driver’s license is required as 65% of the time is to be spent in the field.
• Ability to effectively develop rapport and relate to donors, NGOs, counterparts, and government agencies
• Must be willing to travel and a flexible approach to living conditions.
• Fluency in French is a must. Fluency in English is essential.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in the Central Africa Republic, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply:

Find the full description andapply online by the closing date 22 Dec 2014. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website:www.wvi.org.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Madagascar
Closing date: 04 Jan 2015

AVIS DE VACANCE DE POSTE

Titre du poste : Research and Evaluation Specialist (Spécialiste en Recherche et évaluation)

Grade : NOC (Grille du système des Nations Unies)

IMIS: 22811

Type de nomination : Fixed term(Durée determine)

Lieu d’affectation : Antananarivo

Durée : (01) Un an renouvelable

Section : Politique Sociale, Analyse et Recherche

Début de travail envisagé : Mars 2015

Date de publication : 12 Décembre 2014 Date de clôture : 04 Janvier 2015

I – BUT DU POSTE

Sous la supervision du Chef de la section Politique Sociale, le titulaire de ce poste sera responsable du suivi régulier de l’analyse de la situation des enfants et des femmes à Madagascar, des évaluations de programme, de l'IMEP (Plan Integré de Suivi et évaluation) du bureau et de la gestion des connaissances concernant les approches novatrices pilotées dans les sections et les opérations du programme. Le titulaire du poste aura sous sa supervision un administrateur en analyse de données statistiques.

II- TACHES ET RESPONSABILITES PRINCIPALES

1. Plan Intégré de Suivi, d’Evaluation et de recherche (IMEP)

Veiller à ce que le bureau de Madagascar et les partenaires nationaux utilisent un plan d'activités de recherche, de suivi et d'évaluation qui fournira l'information la plus pertinente et stratégique pour gérer le programme de pays, y compris le suivi et l'évaluation bien hiérarchisé et réaliste de la contribution de l'UNICEF. Ceci inclut

• la planification des activités de recherche, de suivi et d’évaluation du bureau, et le suivi de leur mise en œuvre
• l’assurance de qualité de ces activités (ex. : revue des termes de référence, revue de la méthodologie et des outils de collecte proposés, revue des rapports etc) en collaboration avec l’administrateur en analyse de données statistiques (NOB).

2. Suivi de la situation

Veiller à ce que le bureau de pays et les partenaires nationaux aient des informations quantitatives et qualitatives précises et rapides sur l'évolution des conditions des enfants et des femmes dans le pays et dans les régions, y compris le suivi des tendances socio-économique et politique du pays, afin de faciliter la planification et de tirer des conclusions au sujet de l’impact des programmes ou des politiques. Ceci inclut par exemple

• l’appui aux processus nationaux de gestion de données statistiques (enquêtes ménages (EDS/EPM), recensement etc) (en collaboration avec l’administrateur en analyse de données statistiques (NOB))
• le suivi et la mise à jour régulière des données disponibles sur la situation des enfants et des femmes à Madagascar ainsi que le plaidoyer et l’appui technique pour que ce suivi soit intégré au fur et à mesure dans les systèmes nationaux

3. Evaluation

Veiller à ce que les évaluations de programme mises en œuvre ou soutenues par l'UNICEF soient conçues et mises en œuvre en respectant les normes de qualité établies par le siège de l'UNICEF, et que les résultats soient diffusés en temps opportun aux parties prenantes afin d'améliorer la performance du programme et de contribuer à un apprentissage plus large. Ceci inclut

• Piloter les évaluations mises en œuvre par le bureau en assurant leur qualité et le respect des normes établies à toutes les étapes (conception des termes de référence, méthodologie, supervision travaux terrain, etc)
• Veiller à ce que des recommandations basées sur les résultats des évaluations soient formulées par le bureau et suivre leur mise en œuvre.

4. Renforcement des capacités - Evaluation

Contribuer au renforcement des capacités d'évaluation du personnel du bureau de pays et des partenaires nationaux. Veiller à ce que les capacités de partenaires nationaux - gouvernement et société civile - soient renforcées leur permettant de s’engager davantage dans des processus d’évaluation, de les conduire, et de contribuer à promouvoir une culture de l’évaluation.

5. Coordination et réseautage

S’assurer que le bureau de l'UNICEF soit effectivement lié aux activités de suivi et d’évaluation élargies de l’UNICEF au niveau régional et mondial de manière à contribuer aux avantages de l'apprentissage organisationnel sur la gestion du suivi et évaluations efficace. Veiller à ce que le bureau de l’UNICEF soit au courant des activités et des réseaux de recherche et d’évaluation à Madagascar, et puisse intégrer ces réseaux si pertinent.

III– QUALIFICATIONS ACADEMIQUES / EXPERIENCES PROFESSIONNELLES MINIMUM REQUISES

· Diplôme de Master ou équivalent en économie, statistiques, économétrie, sciences sociales, développement, planification, évaluation et gestion du programme ou dans un domaine relatif au développement international.

· Ayant au moins (05) cinq ans d’expériences professionnelles pertinentes progressives en développement, gestion et évaluation de programme et recherche au sein d'une agence de développement ou avec le gouvernement, avec une expérience de travail sur le terrain.

· Avoir une très bonne connaissance des démarches méthodologiques pour conduire des enquêtes, des études quantitatives et/ou qualitatives, et des évaluations de programme.

· Avoir une bonne connaissance de la statistique

· Avoir des expériences de travail avec une agence des Nations Unies serait un atout.La familiarité avec les interventions durant les périodes d’urgence serait un atout.

· Maitrise parfaite de la langue française et bonne pratique de l’anglais.

· Avoir de bonnes capacités de travail en équipe, et de supervision et dans un environnement multiculturel.

· Avoir une très bonne maitrise des logiciels usuels d’informatique (Word, Excel…)

· Avoir une connaissance de logiciels statistiques serait un atout.

· Valeurs essentielles requises : Engagement, Diversité et Inclusion, Intégrité.

· Compétences essentielles et fonctions requises : Communication, Travailler en équipe, Recherche de résultats, Analyse, Planification et Organisation, expertise technique, formulation de concepts et de stratégies, Diriger et superviser

· Etre de nationalité malagasy

How to apply:

IV- SOUMISSION DE CANDIDATURE

Les candidats intéressés sont priés d’envoyer une lettre de motivation, un CV détaillé, une copie du carte d’identité nationale ou passeport, une copie du diplôme le plus élevé, un formulaire des Nations Unies (P11) dûment rempli (disponible sur http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc) à l’attention de la Chargée des Ressources Humaines, UNICEF Antananarivo, Madagascar en envoyant à l’adresse mail hrantananarivo@unicef.org avec la référence précise :

“14/STAFF/PSE/IMIS#22811-Fixed Term”

Tout dossier incomplet ou reçu après le deadline (04 Janvier 2015) ne sera pas considéré.

Seuls les candidats qui seront présélectionnés pour interview seront contactés et recevront une réponse officielle à leur demande de candidature. Les dossiers de candidatures incomplets ou reçus après la date limite ne seront pas considérés. Nos avis de vacances sont également disponible sur le site http://www.unicef.org/madagascar/6902_13177.html. **Voir la liste des établissements accréditéssur le lien : http://www.whed.net/*

L’UNICEF est un environnement non-fumeur. L’UNICEF est environnement libre de toute discrimination. Les candidatures féminines qualifiées ainsi que celles de personnes qualifiées en situation de handicap sont vivement encouragées.

Organization: Handicap International
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 31 Jan 2015

PRESENTATION DE HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL

Handicap International est une organisation de solidarité internationale indépendante et impartiale, qui intervient dans les situations de pauvreté et d’exclusion, de conflits et de catastrophes. Œuvrant aux côtés des personnes handicapées et des populations vulnérables, elle agit et témoigne, pour répondre à leurs besoins essentiels, pour améliorer leurs conditions de vie et promouvoir le respect de leur dignité et de leurs droits fondamentaux.

Handicap International est une association à but non lucratif, sans affiliation politique ou confessionnelle.

Pour plus d’information sur l’association : http://www.handicap-international.fr

Handicap International est composée de 3 directions opérationnelles :

• La Direction de l’Action d’Urgence (DAU)
• La Direction d’Action contre les Mines (DAM)
• La Direction d’Action du Développement

Sous le pilotage de la Direction de l’Action d’Urgence, l’organisation s’engage à répondre à ces problématiques :

• Moyens d’existence d’urgence : distribution de kits d’articles ménagers essentiels (NFI) et/ou programmes de transferts monétaires
• Gestion et distribution de l’aide humanitaire (plateforme logistique): transport, stockage, post-acheminement de matériels de première nécessité ou de vivres ;
• Gestion de camps (Assistance aux réfugiés et aux déplacés, mise en place d’abris temporaires) et organisation du rapatriement volontaire de ces personnes ;
• Eau, Hygiène et assainissement : accès à l’eau potable (captage - traitement - stockage – distribution), à l’assainissement (construction de latrines, gestion des déchets..) et promotion à l’hygiène (lutte contre les vecteurs de transmission, sensibilisation aux bonnes pratiques, distribution de kit d’hygiène)
• Habitat et Construction communautaire : Abris d’urgence, construction/réhabilitation d’abris temporaires individuels et d’infrastructures communautaires accessibles ;
• Réadaptation physique et fonctionnelle (rééducation, fourniture d’aides techniques, appareillage (orthèses et prothèses)…)
• Soutien psychosocial (entretiens individuels, groupes de discussion/de parole, groupes à médiation thérapeutique...)
• Inclusion et accessibilité (plaidoyer et actions directes) pour une meilleure prise en charge des personnes exclues des services, et en particulier des personnes handicapées/personnes blessées, dans l’assistance humanitaire

Directement rattaché(e) à la Direction de l’Action d’Urgence de Handicap International France, l’expatrié(e) sera mandaté(e) pour la mission suivante :

CONTEXTE DE LA MISSION

La République Centrafricaine est enlisée depuis décembre 2012 dans une crise politico-militaire complexe à laquelle s’est ajoutée un conflit interreligieux entre chrétiens et musulmans. Cette crise s’est aggravée en décembre 2013, moment qu’ont choisi les Nations Unies pour déclencher une réponse de type L3 dans le pays.

Malgré l’arrivée au pouvoir de la Présidente de transition Catherine Samba-Panza en janvier 2014 et la nomination d’un nouveau gouvernement en août, composé de membres de l’ex-Séléka et des milices anti-Balaka, la situation reste tendue tant sur le plan sécuritaire qu’humanitaire. Actuellement, plus de 2,5 millions de personnes ont besoin d’assistance en RCA et parmi elles 508 000 personnes déplacées par les conflits récurrents.

De plus, la RCA connait actuellement un regain de violences notamment à Bangui et à Bambari où de nombreux affrontements entre forces armées internationales et groupes armés, entre groupes armés voire entre factions d’un même groupe armé se développent. Aujourd’hui, la crise que traverse le pays place les acteurs humanitaires face à des défis tels que la sécurité ou la logistique.

C’est à la lumière de ces événements qu’Handicap international, qui a eu un engagement fort dans le pays entre 1994 et 2004, sur des programmes de développement, souhaite aujourd’hui se positionner en RCA afin d’apporter son expertise en termes de logistique et de réponse aux besoins spécifiques des populations.

HI envisage donc un déploiement de ses équipes sur place pour la mise en place d’une plateforme dont le but serait de mutualiser et de rationaliser les transports au profit des organisations déjà présentes afin d’apporter un soutien aux populations les plus vulnérables.

OBJECTIFS DE LA MISSION

Projets Plateforme :

Ø Améliorer la qualité des moyens de transports utilisés par les acteurs humanitaires

Ø Renforcer la disponibilité et faciliter l’accès des acteurs humanitaires et des transporteurs locaux à des pièces détachées de qualité

Le déficit de garages mécaniques, capables d’assurer la maintenance et la réparation de la flotte de véhicules des différents acteurs humanitaires sur le marché local, associé à la difficulté de trouver des pièces détachées de qualités ; représentent une des principales contrainte logistique des acteurs, après le mauvais état des infrastructures et l’insécurité.

Il apparait ainsi indispensable la mise en œuvre d’un garage de maintenance à Bangui ouvert en priorité aux Organisations Non Gouvernementales, et Agence des Nations Unis sur leur flotte de véhicules en propre.

PRINCIPALES RESPONSABILITES DE L’EXPATRIE

Basé à BANGUI, sous la responsabilité directe et en soutien au Coordinateur Logistique, vous êtes responsable de l’ouverture de la base de BANGUI d’un point de vue logistique.

PRINCIPALES ACTIVITES DU POSTE

INSTALLATION

• Identifier le matériel nécessaire à l’installation de la base (base vie, bureau, entrepôt, garage)
• Installer les équipements nécessaires au bon fonctionnement du projet (radios, parc informatique, etc.)
• Installer les équipements nécessaires au bon fonctionnement de la base vie/bureau/entrepôt

PLANIFICATION

Achats (En lien et avec le Log Co/responsable approvisionnement)

• Identifier les achats, siège et terrain, à effectuer en collaboration avec les équipes techniques et le siège
• Contrôler le respect des procédures définies par HI/DAU en matière d’achat
• Garantir la qualité des commandes, ainsi que les délais de livraison
• Contrôler les quantités commandées et reçues

Gestion et organisation du stock (en lien et avec le support du Chef de Projet Plateforme)

• Contrôler le respect des procédures HI/DAU de gestion des stocks
• Assurer le suivi du stock
• Planifier les approvisionnements en fonction des demandes
• Garantir l’installation et la sécurité du stock
• Organiser le parc informatique : état des lieux, élaboration et application de procédures
• Organiser les communications : inventaire et référencement des radios VHF, HF, téléphone satellite, téléphone cellulaire, suivi de leur utilisation.

Transport et suivi du parc de véhicules

• Contrôler le respect des procédures FHI/DAU en matière de transport
• Assurer le choix du mode de transport du matériel (aérien, fluvial, routier…) et les formalités administratives en découlant
• S’assure de la bonne gestion des véhicules en mettant en place un suivi de mouvement de véhicule.
• Suit les contrats de locations.
• S’assure de l’entretien et de la maintenance du véhicule.
• Contrôle les consommations de carburant mensuel.
• S’assure de l’approvisionnement en carburant pour l’ensemble du parc de véhicule.

GESTION D’EQUIPE

• Coordonne les activités de son équipe logistique avec des objectifs précis.
• Valide les plannings des gardiens et des chauffeurs.
• Participe à l’évaluation de son équipe en la présence du Coordinateur Logistique.
• Se déplace sur le terrain de façon régulière pour assurer supervision, contrôle et support aux équipes logistiques
• Veille à la stricte application et au respect du règlement intérieur et des conditions d’engagement par son équipe

GESTION DES EQUIPEMENTS

• Assure l’entretien et le bon fonctionnement des équipements.
• S’assure que tout équipement est correctement répertorié dans le tableau du suivi des équipements (TSE) et affecté à un personnel d’Handicap International.
• Garantie que le matériel non affecté et sensible est stocké en sécurité au niveau de la logistique.
• Veille à l’utilisation adéquate des équipements.
• Organise un inventaire physique de son parc d’équipement.

ENERGIE

• Assure la maintenance et la bonne utilisation du générateur.
• Contrôle et suit la consommation mensuel du carburant

SECURITE

§ S’assure que la base soit suffisamment éclairée la nuit.

• S’assure que les gardiens soient équipés avec tout le matériel nécessaire pour garantir leur service.
• S’assure que la base soit équipée en matériel de lutte incendie et clairement identifiables.
• S’assure que le matériel de télécommunication soit en bon état de fonctionnement et le personnel formé à son utilisation.

REPORTING

• Vous participez au rapport mensuel de mission (SITREP) en fournissant les données appropriées liées à votre position.
• Vous assurez des reporting réguliers de vos activités auprès du Coordinateur logistique et à sa demande.
• Débriefing au Siège à la fin de votre mission.

PROFIL RECHERCHE

Formation et Expérience :

• Formation supérieure généraliste en logistique
• Expérience d’environ 2 ans en tant que logisticien base
• Expérience des missions d’urgence en ONG et des ouvertures indispensable
• Expériences en management d’équipe

Compétences & Qualités humaines :

• Capacité à travailler sous pression et dans un contexte d’insécurité permanent
• Maîtrise du français obligatoire
• Maîtrise totale de l’environnement Windows
• Capacité à travailler en grande autonomie et à prendre des initiatives
• Sens des priorités et des responsabilités, forte capacité organisationnelle
• Forte capacité de travail, rigueur, sens pratique
• Motivation sincère pour l’engagement humanitaire

CONDITIONS DU POSTE :

Logement : Basé à Bangui

Logement en collectivité pris en charge par Handicap International

Date de début :Janvier 2015

Durée :3 mois

Santé : Couverture médicale (CFE + mutuelle) + assurance rapatriement

Statut : selon expérience

Salarié : rémunération brute + indemnité d’expatriation de 457 euros nets mensuels)

Volontaire : indemnité de volontariat de 750 ou 850 euros nets + per diem sur le terrain

Conditions d’expatriation: Ouverture de projet, charge de travail importante, conditions de vie assez confortable mais en communauté

Conditions de sécurité: couvre-feu, situation sécuritaire complexe

How to apply:

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Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 06 Jan 2015

Purpose of the Position

UNICEF has been endorsed as the Managing Entity (ME) for South Sudan’s Global Partnership for Education Programme (GPEP) which is jointly funded by the GPE and USAID. The responsibility of the ME is demanding both in terms of technical assistance and procedural managerial support to the Ministry of Education Science and Technology.

Under the guidance and supervision of the GPE Manager, provide technical support towards the implementation of GPEP activities in compliance with UNICEF rules, regulations and policies whilst ensuring adherence to donor, i.e., USAID, guidelines and procedures. The Education Specialist will be accountable for planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of specific components of the programme and ensure efficiency and effectiveness of programme management towards the delivery and accomplishment of programme goals and objectives and in compliance with both established UNICEF and USAID guidelines and procedures.

The Education Specialist will be accountable for identifying inequalities including gender inequality and ensure the GPEP contribute to their reduction. S/He ensures that monitoring mechanisms are in place to track progress towards disparity reduction goals and targets in Education. S/he will prepare relevant documentation and technical reports for donors and periodic program updates. The Education Specialist will support GPEP implementation collaborating across the Education and Adolescent Development programme as well other sectors to promote inter-sectoral synergy and efficiency in order to ensure that progress benefits mutually Education and Adolescent Development and other programmes, in particular Water and Environmental Sanitation, Child Protection and Nutrition.
Contributes to synergize the work of United Nations agencies in Education for All goals including in humanitarian actions, working with the Education in Emergencies Unit and Education Cluster within the inter-agency standing committee (IASC), as may be required.

Key Expected Results

1. Timely input, support and collaboration to Education Sector Situation Analysis and its periodic update made for effective programme planning, development and management, in a gender-specific framework. Partnership with stakeholders, including knowledge institutions strengthened to further understanding of barriers to and opportunities for advancing the 3 priorities themes (the "3Es") - Equal access and universal primary completion, Empowerment through girls' education and gender mainstreaming, Emergencies and post-crisis education cluster interventions.
2. Knowledge management effectively promoted through drafting/finalizing key GPE programme documents and reports, sharing good practice, lessons learned, and knowledge/information exchange, with partnerships and collaborative relationships with all stakeholders, capitalizing on the know-how and network of knowledge institutions.
3. Rights-based Education programming effectively promoted, and coherence, synergy and value added to programme management process through results-based management. The four core partnerships as well as selective partnerships on specific issues and themes of concern, such as conflict sensitivity in education, inclusive education, Girls' Education, Alternative Education, i.e., for Out-of-School Youth, exploited efficiently in order to formulate common advocacy position, develop policy guidance and influence allocation of resources on behalf of education.
4. Work plan and activities formulated, implemented and monitored, ensuring alignment with the defined programme strategies and approaches, and gender mainstreaming across programmes and partnerships promoted for coordinated support of national efforts to achieve the MDGs 2 and 3.
5. Programme delivery, evaluation and reporting carried out efficiently and transparently in compliance with the established UNICEF and USAID guidelines and procedures.
6. UNICEF's global goals effectively promoted through advocacy and policy dialogue in the Education sector.
7. Proper and timely UNICEF and Government accountability ensured regarding supply and non-supply assistance as well as disbursement of programme funds for the Education sector. The four core partnerships in education - Education for All Global Action Plan (EFA - GAP), Education for All Fast Track Initiative (EFA - FTI), The United Nations Girls Education Initiative (UNGEI ) and Inter Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Education Cluster for Education in Emergencies - catalyzed to accelerate progress in achieving the Millennium Development Goals 2 and 3.
8. Effective communication and networking achieved through partnership and collaboration, focussing on the 3 priorities themes (the "3Es") and the 2 cross-cutting areas - Early Child Development and school readiness and Enhancing quality in primary and secondary education - which reflect UNICEF comparative advantage and expectation that donors and partners have on UNICEF ability to help the country to achieve the MDGs.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education Background:
Advanced university degree in one or more of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Education; Primary Education, or a Social Sciences field relevant to international development assistance.
*A first University Degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of Advanced University Degree.

Work Experience:

• At least five years of progressively professional work experience at national and international levels in field programmes relevant to Education.
• Experience working with the UN, USAID or other major international development organization is required. Global Partnership for Education (GPE) programme experience in a fragile environment would be an asset
• Experience in national level development assistance is an asset
• Experience with addressing gender disparities desirable
• Background/familiarity with Emergency and Conflict

Language Proficiency:

Fluency in English and a second UN language (Arabic is an asset)

Competencies of Successful Candidate

i) Core Values:

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity

ii) Core Competencies:

• Communication
• Working with People
• Drive for Results

iii) Functional Competencies:

• Leading and Supervising
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Analyzing
• Relating and Networking
• Persuading and Influencing
• Creating and Innovating

Remarks

* The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.

Please note that Juba, South Sudan is a non-family duty station.

How to apply:

If you would like to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, please apply to the link below no later than 06 January, 2015.
https://careers.unicef.org/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9NTQ4QjEzRTYyMzE1NzA2MEUxMDAwMDAwOUU3MTBGMEYmY2FuZF90eXBlPUVYVA%3d%3d&sap-client=100&sap-language=EN&sap-accessibility=X

If you have not yet registered with UNICEF Employment, please click on the link below and complete the Registration form. https://careers.unicef.org/registration
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 12 Jan 2015

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

In Liberia we are working hard to help those affected by the Ebola crisis. We're scaling up our community awareness, contact tracing and outreach activities, and as a result are now looking for suitably experienced candidates for the role of FSL Advisor.

We are interested in hearing from you if you have experience of working in a similar role in an emergency response, for a NGO, or if you have demonstrable experience of working in similarly complex countries or environments.

You'll be in country for 8 weeks at any given time with 2 weeks R&R after each rotation or at the end of your contract. You will also be offered a competitive salary package including full medical insurance, accommodation and other benefits.

We are looking for candidates who can be deployed either immediately or over the course of the coming months - we know that this will be a longer term response and as such our recruitment activity will continue. Please do include your availability on your cover letter, and don't forget to also submit your CV (both should be submitted as one document.)

Prior to deployment to the field, a period of paid training will be provided which includes relevant organisation inductions, security training and external training on Ebola risk management.

Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

How to apply:

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'kpatel.20792.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'

Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 11 Jan 2015

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.

The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 4000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs

Internal displacement in North Kivu (and South Kivu) continues to put DR Congo in the top five displacement crises worldwide. Over the past twenty years, displacement has been a recurrent feature of life in the Kivus – particularly North Kivu, with current estimates placing over 1.7m (OCHA August 2013) people living in displacement in the two Kivu provinces. North Kivu in particular has seen regular ‘waves’ of massive displacement – starting in 1996 with the Congo wars, and with marked peaks in 2000, 2003, 2008-9 and again in 2012-13.
In urban areas such as Goma and surrounding areas, this is a particular challenge. Although current displacement figures only reflect cumulative ‘fresh’ displacement since 2009 – with some level of return incorporated – entire suburbs of Goma have developed considerably in size due to inflows of displaced. At the same time, gaps in urban planning and a lack of managed urban development mean repeated waves of displaced persons into Goma have created huge pressures on existing public infrastructure and services with earlier informal IDP sites effectively becoming part and parcel of shanty towns surrounding the city. The historical lack of engagement in urban programming means both a failure to support steps towards durable solutions – including local integration - for those living in protracted displacement, as well as an inability to respond to new displacement into urban areas.
NRC is also partner of RRR (Recovery Reintegration and Returnees) program of UNDP into stabilization process (I4S) in both south and north Kivu. In line with NRC’s institutional ‘core competencies’ the DRC operation runs a holistic program response to populations affected by conflict and displacement in North and South Kivu provinces. Our ‘Core Competencies’ and primary areas of intervention are shelter, education, food security and livelihoods, Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) - with a strong focus on housing, land and property and access to civil documentation, shelter and WASH. NRC undertakes all programs with a strong protection and gender lens, according to NRC’s global protection policy and under the guidance of a dedicated protection advisor in Goma.

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.

Job description

The Program Manager role is to support the NRC-DRC Urban Pilot and Recovery programs in North and South Kivu. This position is expected to manage and develop multi sectorial programmes across two different geographical locations from humanitarian first phase to recovery stage: 1) The urban pilot programme in two sub districts in Goma city focusing on meeting immediate needs, preparedness, governance and advocacy 2) The RRR programme in North and South Kivu focusing on building resilience. Both programs will be supported by NRC core competencies program managers in Food security, WaSH, Shelter, Education and ICLA.

SPECIFICS RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, resource, coordinate and document the programs in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements.
• Manage programs, fundraising, external representation and transition planning.
• Oversee quality and consistency of program monitoring and evaluation processes to ensure and enhance program effectiveness and quality.
• Advocate and/or advise peer agencies, local governments, donors and other stakeholders to influence responses to promote delivery of inclusive and high quality humanitarian services.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with NRC policy, procedures and practice throughout both programs e.g. Implement project specific protection priorities
• Develop, manage and monitor the budget(s) according to Financial Handbook and donor requirements.
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
• Overall planning and management of multi sectorial intervention and project related to recovery and post emergency intervention in urban and rural area.
• Represent NRC in all public meetings/cluster meeting concerning recovery, durable solutions, urban programming at municipal and provincial level.
• Liaise with key coordination mechanisms, particularly the inter-cluster, to share findings and any issues of relevance and/or concern related to early recovery (urban and rural) caseload.
• Actively seek funding opportunities in collaboration with the Program Director, Country Director and Protection & Advocacy Adviser, liaise with donors and prepare proposals and budget to relevant donors according with NRC guidelines given by PD and applicable donor.
• At operational level work closely and hold regular meetings with the program managers (ICLA, Shelter, WASH and Education) and with the Area Managers in order to improve program integration and cooperation at all levels.
• Participate in project-related recruitment processes of key personnel.
• At the start of projects, organize and facilitate “grant opening meeting” in which main project milestones will be discussed and agreed upon
• Ensure that project systems and procedures are compliant with agreements applicable to individual grants and NRC principles and ways of working.
• Ensure that the projects are carried out according to planned budget lines and annual activity plans.

Qualifications

• Relevant higher education, preferably at Master level in post-conflict / development studies / Management.
• Experienced field worker, at least 5 years, with background in complex emergencies, post-conflict or transitional settings.
• Previous experience in working in urban contexts.
• Experience in managing, developing, resourcing complex programs with different Donors and multi sectorial intervention.
• Proven experience working in a difficult security environment.
• Proven experience in coordinating with UN organizations, donors and local authorities at high levels.
• Demonstrated ability to influence peer agencies, local government and community leaders to work effectively towards a common and agreed upon result.
• Excellent analytical and written skills.
• Experience in conflict-sensitive approaches and conflict analysis.
• Knowledge on conflict resolution (theory and practice), with particular expertise in public/community participation approaches.
• Experience in working in IDP/Refugee, return and reintegration programs.
• Fluency (both oral and written) in French and English. Swahili would be a plus.
• Political and cultural awareness: Knowledge of Democratic Republic of Congo context will be considered an advantage.
• Experience with Resilience interventions
• Experience with Early-Recovery into development programs
• Experience with cash transfer and market base programming
• Experience with Programme management design and PCM tools
• Computer skills essential. Database skills a plus.
• Holder of a valid international driver’s license.

Personal qualities

• Communication, representation, negotiation and leadership skills.
• Strategic thinking and planning skills, ability to set priorities, prepare manageable work plans and to evaluate progress.
• Goal oriented and visionary.
• Strong management capacity and team leader aptitude.
• Managing resources to optimize results
• Managing performance and development
• Empowering and building trust
• Handling insecure environments
• Flexible and creative, and it helps to have a sense of humour.

Language

• English
• French

We offer

• Contract period: 12 months
• Start date: February 2015
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions and free housing of moderate standard. International staff members are required to live in joint accommodation.
• Duty station will be Goma with 50% travel to the field locations. Goma town is usually quiet and relatively safe, and foreigners can normally move around without harassment or danger, provided that they respect local cultural sensibilities. Travel outside of Goma is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area. Recreational and social facilities are available, although limited.

How to apply:

Please apply online via the link provided below.

http://www.webcruiter.no/WcMain/advertviewpublic.aspx?oppdragsnr=2437330135&company_id=23109900&Link_source_id=&use_position_site_header=0

Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 06 Jan 2015

Purpose of the Position

Conflict and insecurity are among the most significant development challenges of our time and considerable barriers to realising the right to education for all children and young people. UNICEF underlines the need for a more comprehensive approach to basic education for all children, irrespective of socio-economic status, location, ethnicity, gender, ability and other reasons that suggest that all children’s right to education is not being met.

Education has crucial linkages to a society's social, economic and political spheres. Education is central to identity formation, can promote cohesive societies and contribute to state-building. The goal of the Peacebuilding, Education and Advocacy (PBEA) project is to strengthen resilience, social cohesion and human security in conflict-affected contexts. Towards this end UNICEF works to invest in a more rigorous and comprehensive basic education system (both formal and non-formal) in South Sudan, one that advances the needs and rights of all children, including adolescents and working through a peacebuilding lens.

Accountable for planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of Peacebuilding, Education and Advocacy project to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the programme management, delivery and accomplishment of programme goals and objectives. Across the PBEA as part of the Education and Adolescent Development programme, accountable for implementing programmes and identifying peacebuilding, human rights and gender inequalities in Education and Adolescent development and for developing innovative approaches and programmes to eliminating these inequalities. Collaborates across the programme(s) to ensure conflict sensitivity education and gender mainstreaming. Ensures that monitoring mechanisms are in place to track progress towards disparity reduction goals and targets in Education and promotes holistic adolescent development. Commitment for enhancement of gender-sensitive teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy.

Provision of roaming (based in Juba but with 60% roaming support to various field locations) technical support to field colleagues in the areas of Peacebuilding, Education and Conflict Sensitive Education, Life Skills and Peace Education.

Promotes inter-sectoral partnerships in PBEA as part of the larger Education and Adolescent Development Programme in order to ensure that progress benefits mutually Education, Peacebuilding and Adolescent Development and other programmes, in particular Child Protection, WASH, Health, Nutrition, Social Policy and Communications.

Contributes to synergize the work of United Nations agencies in Education for all Goals including in humanitarian actions, working closely with the Education cluster within the inter-agency standing committee (IASC). Contributes to synergize and strengthen local actions towards United Nations Youth sector wide approach (SWAP), Inter Agency Network on Youth.

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Key Expected Results**

1. Timely sectoral analysis, input, support and collaboration to the Situation Analysis and its periodic update made for effective PBEA project contributing toward the Education and Adolescent Development programme planning, development and management, using a conflict sensitive and gender-specific framework. Partnership with the stakeholders, including government and knowledge institutions strengthened to further understanding of barriers to and opportunities advancing in education, peacebuilding and comprehensive adolescent development.
2. Knowledge management effectively promoted through drafting/finalizing key Education, Peacebuilding and Adolescent Development and overall sectoral programme documents and reports, sharing good practice, lessons learned, and knowledge/information exchange, with partnerships and collaborative relationships with all stakeholders, capitalizing on the know-how and network of knowledge institutions.
3. Rights-based Education, Peacebuilding and Adolescent Development programming effectively promoted, and coherence, synergy and value added to programme management process through results-based management. The core partnerships as well as selective partnerships on specific issues and themes or regional concern, such as "Achieving results for adolescents" (R4A), education and HIV, life skills and Peace building in education exploited efficiently in order to formulate common advocacy position, develop policy guidance and influence allocation of resources on behalf of education.
4. Sectoral work plan and activities formulated, implemented and monitored, ensuring alignment with the defined programme strategies and approaches, and conflict sensitivity, gender mainstreaming across programmes. UNICEF contribution reflected as part of the coordinated support of external partners to national efforts to achieve the MDGs 2 and 3.
5. Programme delivery, evaluation and reporting carried out efficiently and transparently in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures in support of Education and Adolescent Development.
6. UNICEF's global goals effectively promoted through advocacy and policy dialogue in the Education and Adolescent Development programme.
7. Proper and timely UNICEF and Government accountability ensured regarding supply and non-supply assistance as well as disbursement of programme funds for the Education and Adolescent Development.
8. Participatory education and adolescent and youth policy dialogue conducted, engaging all stakeholders, government counterparts, children, adolescents and youth to ensure development of a favorable pro-children and adolescent and youth policy environment.
9. Effective communication and networking achieved through partnership and collaboration;-which reflect UNICEF comparative advantage and expectation that donors and partners have on UNICEF ability to help country to achieve the education and adolescent participation-related MDGs.

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Qualifications of Successful Candidate**

Education Background:
Advanced university degree in one or more of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Education; Primary Education, Child and Adolescent Development, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Children Policy Development or another field relevant to international development assistance.
*A first University Degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of Advanced University Degree.

Work Experience:
Five years of progressively professional work experience at national and international levels in field programmes relevant to Education, life skills, peacebuilding, conflict-sensitive education, adolescent development and adolescent and youth programmes. Experience working in the UN or other international development organization an asset. Experience in national and sub-national level development assistance is an asset. Experience with addressing gender disparities and asset. Background/familiarity with Emergency. Field-level experience in conflict and humanitarian contexts for 2 years or more an asset.

Language Proficiency:
Fluency in English and local working language of the duty station

Competencies of Successful Candidate

i) Core Values:

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity

ii) Core Competencies:

• Communication
• Working with People
• Drive for Results

iii) Functional Competencies:

• Leading and Supervising
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Analyzing
• Relating and Networking
• Persuading and Influencing
• Creating and Innovating

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Remarks**

* The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.
Please note that Juba, South Sudan is a non-family duty station.

How to apply:

If you would like to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, please apply to the link below no later than 06 January, 2015.
https://careers.unicef.org/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9NTQ4QUFGOTQ4NjhCNzA2RkUxMDAwMDAwOUU3MTBGMEYmY2FuZF90eXBlPUVYVA%3d%3d&sap-client=100&sap-language=EN&sap-accessibility=X

If you have not yet registered with UNICEF Employment, please click on the link below and complete the Registration form. https://careers.unicef.org/registration
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Rwanda
Closing date: 24 Dec 2014

UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’ FUND

RWANDA COUNTRY OFFICE

VACANCY NOTICE NO. PER/VN/025/2014

The Office of United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Rwanda is inviting applications from suitably qualified Rwandan nationals to fill the following vacancy:

TITLE : National Consultant, Child Rights Advisor

LEVEL : NOC (category for National officers)

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT : SSA Consultancy

DURATION : 11 months

STARTING DATE : 15 January 2015

DUTY STATION : Kigali

DATE OF ISSUE : 11/12/2014

DATE OF CLOSURE : 24/12/2014

Background and Purpose:

The Ministry in charge of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF) aims at promoting equality and equity for both men and women and ensure empowerment of women through the national development processes of Rwanda.

The Ministry further aims at promoting the family, as a natural and cultural basis of the Rwandan society and provide a conducive environment for the overall development of the nation’s children according to internationally agreed standards and principles. MIGEPROF has a mandate with the key responsibility of formulating policies and strategies on issues that affect all Rwandans in the areas of Gender Equality, Family Promotion, Women and Girls Empowerment and Child Protection.

The Ministry has put in place the Integrated Child Rights Policy (ICPR) to ensure that every child is given equal rights and is well protected. It has the overall responsibility for the implementation of the Strategic Plan for the ICRP in Rwanda and as such, is tasked with the coordination of interventions between the various Ministries and institutions involved. It also has primary responsibility for 3 thematic areas under the ICRP, namely: Family and Alternative Care; Protection; and Participation. Furthermore in September 2011 an ECD Policy and Strategic Plan was developed and is currently under revision. The policy promotes the holistic development of all children in Rwanda through the provision of integrated health, nutritional, early learning and protection services to families and children between 0-6 years of age. The goal of the ECD policy is to ensure all Rwandan children achieve their potential, are healthy, well-nourished and safe, and their mothers, fathers and communities become nurturing caregivers through receiving integrated early childhood development services.

The Ministry has also developed a Family Policy which gives a broader line on the government’s commitments towards promoting the Rwandan Family, and a National Gender Policy and its strategic plan. The Law Nº54/2000 of 14/12/2011 relating to the Rights and Protection of Children serves as the unified law covering all the aspects of the rights of children and complying with all the ratified international treaties. All these documents will help the consultant to support the Ministry in achieving its mandate for the promotion and protection of children’s rights.

The main purpose of this assignment is to support and advise MIGEPROF to apply, adapt and achieve its goals, policies, and strategies pertaining to children’s rights in conformity with the Integrated Child Rights Policy.

Objective of the consultancy

Under the general guidance of the Honourable Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, the Child Rights Advisor supports and advises MIGEPROF and its affiliated agencies in developing policies, strategies, programmes and systems for the fulfilment of children’s rights in Rwanda and overseeing their implementation. The Child Rights Advisor is responsible for providing technical leadership, management advice, and programme support and capacity building to MIGEPROF and its affiliated agencies. He/she facilitates application, adaptation and achievement of MIGEPROF goals, policies, and strategies pertaining to children’s rights in conformity with the Integrated Child Rights Policy and the Law number 54 Relating to the Rights and Protection of Children. The Child Rights Advisor provides innovative leadership including expert advice, vision, knowledge management, articulating policies and strategies, situation appraisal and harmonization of programme strategy. In close collaboration with the National Commission for Children, the Child Rights Advisor will support coordination efforts in the area of child rights by working closely with relevant thematic sectors, including social protection, health and nutrition, justice, education to ensure integration of child rights issues within these sectors.

Goals

The specific results of the assignment will include among others:

1. Programme policies, strategies, and approaches for MIGEPROF on child rights are developed in accordance with international and national best practice
2. Child rights coordination mechanisms, including around Early Childhood Development, within Government of Rwanda as well as with other stakeholders, are supported.
3. Child rights issues are mainstreamed within the programmes, policies, strategies of relevant sectors and ministries.
4. Technical advice is provided to MIGEPROF staff on the design and monitoring and evaluation of child rights policies and interventions
5. Capacity of MIGEPROF staff on child rights is assessed and a capacity-building plan is developed and implemented, including formal training and on the job training and mentoring, based on identified needs
6. Common frameworks, tools, and guidance are developed for MIGEPROF and its affiliated agencies to ensure high quality evidence-based child rights programming
7. Resources are mobilized in the area of child rights through technical support for evidence-based advocacy.
8. MIGEPROF is effectively represented and programme goals and strategies are widely advocated with relevant government officials, notably through the Social Protection Sector, multi-lateral agencies, bi-lateral agencies, NGOs, UN agencies, and donors

Tasks

Under the supervision of the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, The consultant will work in close collaboration with heads of departments and technical staff from MIGEPROF, as well as with relevant personnel from the National Commission for Children, to perform the following key tasks:

• Provide technical advice and support to MIGEPROF on the development of relevant programme policies, strategies, and approaches on child rights, including MIGEPROF’s 2014-2019 Strategic Plan.
• Represent MIGEPROF in external meetings with relevant government officials, notably through the Social Protection Sector, multi-lateral agencies, bi-lateral agencies, NGOs, UN agencies, and donors.
• Support and advise MIGEPROF in mobilizing resources for child rights programmes through evidence-based advocacy
• Support implementation of the Child Rights related Laws and Policies (The Law No54 Relating to the Rights and Protection of Children, ICRP and ECD Policy) at decentralized levels in order to ensure their incorporation in the plans and budget at District Levels.
• Support development of National Standards for Early Childhood Development.
• Support child rights coordination mechanisms within Government of Rwanda as well as with other stakeholders, and ensure that child rights issues including ECD are mainstreamed within the programmes, policies, strategies of relevant sectors and ministries
• Support and advise MIGEPROF and its affiliated agencies on the development of common frameworks, tools and guidance to develop evidence-based child rights programming.
• Assess the capacity of MIGEPROF staff on child rights and develop and implement a capacity-building plan, including formal training and on the job training and monitoring, based on the identified needs.

Deliverables

• Submit to MIGEPROF and UNICEF a detailed quarterly work plan with activities clearly linked to each expected result, at the beginning of the consultancy and 3 months into the consultancy.
• Submit to MIGEPROF and UNICEF monthly progress reports highlighting key achievements, challenges, lessons learnt and recommendations.
• In consultation with MIGEPROF, UNICEF and other child rights and protection stakeholders, develop: (i) a capacity-building plan and training module(s) on child rights for MIGEPROF staff ; (ii) Early learning and development standards.
• Submit to MIGEPROF and UNICEF a final report no later than 20 days before the end of the consultancy, highlighting key achievements, challenges, lessons learnt, best practices and recommendations.

Duration and work arrangements

SSA Consultancy is for a period of 11 months.

Work arrangements:

The consultant will be based in MIGEPROF but will be responsible for providing his/her own electronic equipment. He/she have will regular interaction with MIGEPROF’s affiliated agencies and with UNICEF, and he/she will conduct consultations with various MIGEPROF partners.

Field visits will be organized as deemed necessary.

For the time spent in the field, the consultant will receive DSA in US dollars according to UN rate. He/she will receive the final tranche of honoraria when the final report has been received and accepted by both MIGEPROF and UNICEF Rwanda.

The consultant will be responsible for setting up meetings with all appropriate individuals and institutions with the support of MIGEPROF where necessary.

The consultant will work under the supervision of the Honourable Minister of Gender and Family Promotion. The consultant will also work closely with a focal point nominated in the agencies affiliated to the Ministry.

The contract will be signed between the consultant and UNICEF as the hiring organisation. The consultant will be governed by UNICEF procurement rules and regulations.

Profile of the SSA Consultant

Qualifications:

• Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, public relations, media, communication, or other relevant disciplines.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in all aspects of programme management, and/or advisory support, in the area of child rights resulting in recognized expertise in the technical area.
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of French would be an asset.
• National of Rwanda

Competencies:

• Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
  Creates and encourages a climate of team-working and collaboration.
• Consistently achieves high-level results, managing and delivering projects on-time and on-budget.
• Has good leadership and advisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
• Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources
• Sets, develops and revises organizational strategy and develops clear visions of the organizations future potential.
• Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across departments and organizations.
• Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities.

Payment modalities

Payment will be made on a monthly basis upon delivery by the consultant of a monthly progress report highlighting achievements of pre-agreed deliverables. Applicants are required to quote their fees

Funding source and rate of payment

Funding source: UNICEF GC 3750/A0/05/004/001/001

Rate of payment: UNICEF monthly consultancy rate at NOC level applicable

How to apply:

Qualified individuals are requested to submit their cover letter, CV and P11 form (which can be downloaded from: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc), to Human Resources at: rwajobs@unicef.org by December 24^th 2014, with subject: “Child Rights Advisor - Application.”

You may also submit to: Human Resources Specialist, UNICEF Rwanda, P.O. Box 381, Kigali, Rwanda.

UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING WORKING ENVIRONMENT.

UNICEF IS COMMITTED TO GENDER BALANCE AND DIVERSITY WITHOUT DISTINCTION AS TO RACE, SEX OR RELIGION, AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

Organization: World Vision
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 15 Jan 2015

World Vision South Sudan is an international non-profit, non-denominational Christian humanitarian aid and development organization that is dedicated to helping children and their communities reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty.

We looking for competent individuals with expertise in fleet management to be engaged on short term assignment as per the attached Terms of reference

Interested candidates should follow the submission instructions below and do so timely

How to apply:

APPLICATION & DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION:

Please send your applications to the People & Culture Director with the Reference: FM/12/14

Plot 117 Hai Matar, Off Airport, Road, toWorld Vision South Sudan,

Your application should include:

• A cover letter addressed to the People & Culture Director.
• A comprehensive CV

And be sent to: the enmail address below

WVSS_recruitment@wvi.org

The closing date for applications is January, 15^th, 2015.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

The candidate finally selected should comply with the child protection policy applied in the Organization.

Organization: Relief International
Country: Sudan
Closing date: 02 Jan 2015

Position:Country Director - Sudan
Location:Khartoum, Sudan, with frequent travel to North Darfur and other potential areas within Sudan, he/she will also regularly travel to the RI Africa Regional Office based in Nairobi.

About RI: Established in 1990, Relief International (RI) is a leading global humanitarian, nonprofit organization committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the world’s most vulnerable populations. By partnering with communities on the front-lines, RI innovatively bridges the gap between immediate relief and long- term community development, providing them the tools and support they need to gain self-reliance.

Position summary:

The Country Director will work closely with the Country National Director to provide guidance on the overall management and development of Relief International’s (RI) country program and ensuring that activities are in line with RI’s philosophy and strategy and meet the needs of beneficiaries. The CD will have the opportunity to work with committed, long term local and expatriate staff who have a strong understanding of the context in Darfur. The focus of the CD during the coming year will be integrating implementing departments, expanding the RI Sudan operations, strategically maintaining and diversifying our ongoing North Darfur operations but also exploring opportunities in other areas of Sudan. The CD will increase our projects portfolio, maintaining our good relations with OFDA while diversifying and expanding our grants and donors portfolio. Continuing to professionalize systems and build the capacity of local and expatriate staff. The CD will also develop RI’s networking capacity, engaging strategic partnership with INGOs and ensuring strong and key partnership with local organizations.

The CD is also directly responsible for:

• Providing the RI Sudan team and the region with a strategic vision for RI operations in Sudan, through developing and implementing, in cooperation with other staff, short, medium and long-range strategic plans
• Maintaining effective communications with existing donors, strategically exploring the donor environment, tracking trends and aggressively identifying and pursuing new opportunities for program growth and start-up
• Developing strategic partnerships with both INGOs and local partners, though active networking and also representing RI in various coordination forum or events.
• Representing RI in fora and meetings with partners, donors, and constituents
• In coordination with the Country National Director managing project implementation, including allocation of resources, work plans, and implementing targets
• Managing and leading expatriate staff
• Building the capacity of national and expatriate staff
• Providing guidance and support to the National Country Director
• Evaluating and monitoring country program implementation to ensure that it is meeting milestones, goals and objectives and, if not, determining action needed to improve achievements
• Ensuring that all program activities are completed within time, on budget and achieve their objectives
• Leading program development initiatives
• Effectively representing RI with stakeholders and donors
• Informing and liaising regularly with RI East Africa region and ensuring that the Regional Office is efficiently informed about ongoing activities and new developments
• Initiating RI's response to disasters and emergencies when appropriate
• Routine/frequent travel to field locations and possibly other countries in the region
• Supporting the Africa in various initiatives as part of the regional SMT

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written skills as well as ability to multi-task effectively
• Experience living overseas and ability to adapt and work comfortably in culturally unfamiliar environments
• Strong interest in working and living in Sudan
• Higher education degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a relevant field of study
• Minimum of 10 years of field program experience in international development including at least 5 years of senior management experience
• Very good professional knowledge of English, Arabic language abilities are a plus
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, particularly when dealing with national staff and multi-cultural teams
• Excellent programmatic, financial, and organizational planning skills
• Proven initiative and resourcefulness
• Excellent oral communication skills and writing ability
• Knowledge of USAID grantee regulations but also from other donors (DFID,EU…) strongly preferred
• Experience in managing multiple project portfolio in different regions and context
• Demonstrated experience of fund raising
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning
• Experience in networking, partnership and consortium management
• Demonstrated record in collaborating with local governments, rural communities, other NGOs, and United Nations organizations
• Strong decision making skills, specifically ability to quickly weigh pros and cons of different paths, make an intelligent decision in a timely manner, and communicate the decision in the best manner possible.
• Experience in the region and particularly of Sudan a plus

For consideration please submit all of the following: a detailed CV, cover letter, salary history, and a list of 3 previous supervisors (including email address, Skype contact, and telephone number).

How to apply:

Please visit: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RI&cws=4&rid=586

Organization: International Fertilizer Development Center
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 07 Jan 2015

Terms of Reference for the Midterm Review of the IFDC CATALIST-Uganda Project for the period August 2012- August 2014.

Increasing Incomes by Sustainably Commercializing Smallholder Agriculture through Improved Productivity and Market Development

Preface

The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is a public international organization addressing critical issues such as food security, the alleviation of global hunger and poverty, environmental protection and the promotion of economic development and self-sufficiency.

IFDC’s mission is “*To increase agricultural productivity in a sustainable manner through the development and transfer of effective and environmentally sound plant nutrient technology and agricultural marketing expertise.*” IFDC’s Competitive Agricultural Systems and Enterprises (CASE) approach focuses on the development of sustainable and private sector-based competitive agricultural production systems. A key element to productivity improvements and farmer income is the Commercialized Sustainable Farming Systems (CSFS) approach, which considers not only the primary commodity but as well other crops rotated in the farming system to optimize profitability and soil health. Together, CASE and CSFS ensure that tradable surpluses are both commercially and environmentally sustainable, and that the resulting production systems are embedded in a network of business relationships that add value not only directly to the farmer, but to the wider rural and national economy as well.

The CATALIST-Uganda proposal is presented to the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN) in Uganda based on a project similar to IFDC’s CATALIST and CATALIST-2 Projects in Rwanda, Burundi and the DRC also funded by EKN in Kigali. The CATALIST-Uganda proposal is tailor-made to the Ugandan context, incorporating important lessons learned and significant new innovations.

The CATALIST (*Catalyzed Accelerated Agricultural Intensification for Social and Environmental Stability*) Project (2007-

2011) in Rwanda initially focused strongly on the introduction of ISFM (Integrated Soil Fertility Management-- combining improved germplasm, mineral fertilizers, organic matter management strategies, and local management adaptations), which led to two to four-fold increases in productivity, reduction in production costs, and consequent dramatic increases in marketable surpluses and farm incomes. Following its mid-term evaluation in 2009, CATALIST intensified its efforts in value chain development and accelerated organizing agribusiness clusters—groups of value chain operators implementing a business idea around a specific commodity in one or more value chains. CATALIST-2 (2012-2016) is a continuation and expansion of CATALIST that will further apply and adapt this approach in the Great Lakes Region of Africa and will emphasize ‘roll-out and scale up’ – increasing the number of agribusiness clusters and the relations among them. Using the market as the key driver for agricultural intensification, CATALIST-2 will use a public-private partnership (PPP) model, and will partner – whenever possible – with national and international (including Dutch) agro-enterprises in areas such as agro-input supply, professional service provision and output marketing.

Based on consultations with the EKN in Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi, stakeholders, beneficiaries and IFDC technical staff, CATALIST-Uganda (2012-2016) builds on the lessons learned from CATALIST Projects in the Great Lakes. From the production side, the project will develop and disseminate highly productive, sustainable farming systems comprised of several commodities, anchored around three to four primary commodity value chains. For the CATALIST-

Uganda Project, the commodity market is the starting point. Using the ‘pull’ of the market, cluster development and market linkages will be encouraged earlier than in the original CATALIST project, facilitated by lessons learned from the CATALIST experience and sharing of regional staff and best practices between the two projects. While cluster development is opportunity-driven, starting with addressing farm-level constraints such as access to agro-inputs and credit, CATALIST-Uganda will facilitate the formation of separate apex-level clusters around each of the value chains allowing cluster actors to tap into national, regional and international market opportunities and agro-enterprises.

Executive Summary

Goal and Overall Objective

The goal of CATALIST-Uganda is to sustainably commercialize smallholder agriculture through improved productivity and market development, resulting in marketable surpluses that raise farm incomes in Uganda, and increase regional food security for the wider East Africa and Great Lakes Region. Starting with the ‘pull’ of the market by working with commodities for which there is strong demand, CATALIST-Uganda will employ a systems approach to develop integrated cropping systems around priority commodities—Irish potato, cassava, soy bean, sunflower and rice—combined with an accelerated cluster development approach appropriate for Uganda. In addition to agricultural intensification, attention will be paid to input market development (both seeds and fertilizer), output marketing, linkages to Dutch and other agribusinesses and improvement of the policy environment.

By the end of CATALIST-Uganda in May 2016, 100,000 smallholder farmerswill have doubled yields, achieved a 50 percent increase in incomes, and produced an annual marketable surplus of 200,000 metric tons of cereal equivalents. This will contribute to the increased rural incomes and trade in Uganda and increased food security in the region.

Approach

CATALIST-Uganda will be built on a market driven approach, focusing on the development of competitive value chains and farming systemsthat will lead to considerable marketable surpluses, contributing to increased incomes and trade in Uganda and greater food security in the region. Starting with the market ‘pull’ of agribusiness development in Uganda, cluster development will focus on agribusiness and entrepreneurship in Uganda at all levels – from local to national. This will allow farmer beneficiaries to seize on Ugandan, regional and international opportunities by targeting markets and trade to neighboring countries,and developing supply chains to national and multinational (including Dutch) agro-processors.To reduce production and transaction costs in the selected value chains, CATALIST-Uganda will introduce both technical and institutional innovations to increase profitability. IFDC will focus on building and strengthening of capacitiesof partner organizations such as farmer organizations, agro-input dealers, agribusinesses, and business service providers to ensure institutional sustainabilityat project exit in four years.

Based on the experience and technical achievements of CATALIST in Rwanda, Burundi and DRC, IFDC will make a significant contribution to a stronger and more productive agricultural sector in Uganda that can contribute significantly to increased rural incomes in Uganda as well as to reduced food scarcity in East Africa and the Great Lakes Region. Market development forms the foundation of CATALIST-Uganda, as it is the market “pull” on which cluster formation and IFDC’s Competitive Agricultural Systems and Enterprises (CASE) approach is based. CATALIST-Uganda will accelerate cluster development, taking advantage of the existing modest surplus production and nascent rural business linkages while simultaneously introducing commercial, environmentally sustainable farming systems that increase yields and decrease production costs per unit product. Market development and productivity enhancement form complementary halves of the virtuous cycle to smallholder agriculture commercialization. CATALIST-Uganda seeks to resolve a long-standing issue impeding agricultural intensification in Uganda—low fertilizer use—by working with agro-input suppliers, extension services, and finance institutions to enable farmers to access and profitably apply mineral nutrient inputs in a farming systems context.

To ensure long-term farmer access to markets that is responsive to dynamic conditions, CATALIST-Uganda will focus on formation of vibrant agribusiness clusters. These will be formed early on in the project, as soon as participating farmers produce tradable and commercial surpluses - at a cost of production and in sufficient quantities to be competitive. The project and its beneficiaries will be attentive to early business opportunities such as linkages with agro-inputs, bulking, storage and credit which form the basis of cluster development at farmer-group level. As these

clusters develop in their transactions and in their business and market sophistication, separate commodity-specific apex clusters will be formed to take advantage of higher-level business opportunities, such as linkage with large/Dutch agro-processors. These apex clusters will access better prices in input and output markets as well as improve the policy and business environment.

Through CATALIST-Uganda, project-affiliated farmers will be able to increase investments in their own well-being as well as in their agricultural enterprises. The project’s focus on improved post-harvest handling, storage and market- linkage through its €2 million Matching Investment Fundand linkage to credit guarantees will increase the economic resilience of these farmers. Through value chain development, agribusinesses will be developed and strengthened, ensuring a strong pull for the marketable surpluses produced. Farmers, armed with the necessary links to input suppliers, agribusiness, business service providers (BSS) and market information, will take advantage of new and expanding markets. A lively and competitive agribusiness environment will be a strong motivator for farmers to produce a surplus, completing the virtuous cycle. Two additional project tools – an €800,000 Innovation Grant Fundand a €1million public works component- will support project interventions. The innovation fund is designed to spur new options for input and output market development, while public works will generate rural employment through the development of infrastructure that enhances productivity and market access, such as terracing, irrigation systems, warehouse/storage rehabilitation and the development of feeder roads.

While CATALIST-Uganda will focus on a limited number primary commodities (cassava, rice and Irish potatoes), it will employ a systems approach to anchor these commodities in integrated cropping systems in which the primary commodity is intercropped, rotated, or relayed into other crops and where possible, integrated with livestock. An option to develop another commodity chain is written into the proposal, to be selected during the inception phase. A systems approach assures that soil fertility and profitability are enhanced throughout a cropping sequence. The balanced mix of commodities and markets reduces the risks of reliance on a narrow commodity base.

The project will target those farmers that possess or have access to a certain amount of land and productive assets and therefore can accept a certain level of risk. The project will focus on farmers that have access to markets and market infrastructure such as roads. The project may also work with medium to large scale farmers in the project’s target areas to serve as nucleus farmers. While the most vulnerable farmers (those with little or no land holdings or assets) will not directly be targeted by the project’s agricultural activities, they will benefit from the project’s public works component, which can assist in asset accumulation. Particular focus will be paid on gender, as the project will promote equitable access to resources and economic returns, and shared household decision-making.

Objectives and Purpose of Midterm Review

The objectives of the proposed midterm review of the CATALIST-Uganda project are twofold:

The first objectiveis to assess the ‘current state,’ of the project. That is, assess the effectiveness of the project to date and its achievement levels against the targets initially proposed in the project document. (These are provided in the Indicator Performance Tracking Table which is contained in separate file marked Anne**x1**)

The second objectiveof the midterm review to consider the ‘future state,’ of the project. This will include assessing if the current project goals are feasible and or relevant. If the current project goals are not feasible and or relevant, which (if any) of the projects proposed amendments should be adopted by the project. Additionally consider proposed revisions by the project to its current implementation methodology and outcome targets.

Deliverables

It is anticipated that the midterm review will produce the following deliverables:

a. An Inception report (to be submitted and accepted prior to commencement of field work) including the following items:

A detailed methodological approach including, key research questions, defined indicators, sampling framework, review matrix and data collection tools etc. The methodology should combine a wide range of methods (e.g. quantitative, qualitative, and participatory), tools and information sources to allow triangulation of information and ensure impartiality.

The Inception plan should retain a degree of flexibility to allow the incorporation of any changes recommended from the inception workshop.

b. A one day stakeholder validation workshop to review the early findings from the draft midterm report. This will be conducted at the end of the field mission.

c. A final draft of the midterm report (accepted by both IFDC & EKN), which will include the following elements:

An executive summary

Will be substantively responsive to all of the questions

Will document lessons learned and best practices adopted by the project

Will document case studies where relevant

Will provide critical analysis of current project implementation strategy and proposed strategy changes to be potentially adopted by the project.

Review questions

The questions listed below are grouped into four thematic areas: ‘Production Push,’ or agronomy, agricultural economics, ‘Market Pull,’ or agribusiness and finally cross cutting issues:

Production Push:

Are participating farmers (female/male) using recommended quality inputs (certified seed/planting material, fertilizers and/or herbicides)? What are (if any) the inhibitors to farmers adopting this technology?

Is there evidence to suggest that participating farmers (F/M) are applying correctly at least two elements of

commercially sustainable farming practices?

Average reported yield per hectare (and acre) of rice, cassava, Irish potatoes, soy bean and sunflower in MT/ha /acre being achieved by participating farmers. How does this compare to the project baseline and national average?

To what extent is the project responding to the EKN priority area of ‘inclusive agricultural transformation’?

Agricultural Economics:

How have average net farm income from rice, cassava, Irish potatoes, soy bean and sunflower changed (in

UGX) and if any can it be attributed to the project interventions?

How have unit costs of production of priority commodities changed? (if any) how do they compare with national averages? Can the changes be attributed to the projects interventions?

Are farmers are able to understand concepts such as labour returns per day, cost of production, net profit and put them into practice? Is there any evidence of farmers keeping records that would support this?

Market Pull:

Is the current Agri-business cluster structure fit for purpose? Is it the best implementation vehicle for the project agri-business activities?

Currently the project is working predominantly from a producer level working up through the value chain and is seeking potential off takers. Is this the best strategy? What other strategies could be employed?

What other alternative options for agribusiness clusters are available to IFDC, would any of these realistically help achieve ‘Objective 2,’ of the project?

Is there scope for realignment of the agribusiness clusters with the Area Cooperative Enterprise (ACE)

model?

To what extent is the project responding to the EKN priority area of ‘doing business with the Dutch’.

Crosscutting themes:

Comment on the impact of the project at the midterm point: Are there any indications that the programme is on track to achieve long term change?

Has the grant’s activities of the project to date, met with and supported the objectives of the project? Has the grant activities of the project been a value added? If grants are to be continued in the future, should they continue in the current format?

How successful has the project incorporated elements of youth and gender into the implementation of its activities?

How well has the project performed in creating an enabling environment for the implementation of the activities and uptake by farmers and agri-businesses?

Given the current agri-financing situation in Uganda (at all levels of the value chain), can the project reasonably expect to meet its goals? What other (if any) financing models should the project be considering?

Does the programme assist beneficiaries (particularly women and youth) to overcome barriers that might

prevent them from exploiting the economic opportunities available to them following the acquisition of new skills?

Assess the level of participation of participants in the project

Is there a good quality results focused M&E system, allowing for periodic reflection and adjustment of activities if needed? Analyse the suitability of the existing data sources and indicators.

What are the less tangible results and unintended effects of the projects (both positive and negative)

Are the project results effectively communicated to the wider public?

Operational/management capacity

Does the project have sufficient operational and management capacity in place to implement/deliver project services and monitor, assess and respond to changes?

Does the project have sufficient operational and management capacity in place to ensure effective and efficient use of resources?

Proposed Future strategies:

What are the prospects for sustainability of CATALIST Uganda project results and which results are most likely sustainable and why?

What if any adjustments would you recommend for the project in terms of geographical coverage, targeted beneficiaries, enterprise choice etc.?

Identify the immediate and longer term strategies that could be adopted for the ‘next mile’ of the project

based upon the plan proposed to the EKN and are available a third file saved as Annex 2.

Is there scope for alignment of project with other related programs/projects e.g. Feed the Future, upcoming

World Bank Agribusiness Cluster Development Project (ACDP)?

Review Approach

The review will inform strategic decision making for the remaining two years of the CATALIST project and therefore focuses on both the output level and higher level project outcomes and related contextual issues. As such a mixed methods approach should be employed.

The consultant will be expected to undertake the following:

Submit proposal outlining the approach and methodology, cost, and timeframe in response to this Terms of

Reference

Desk study and fieldwork preparation (2 days):

Secondary data review

Initial discussions with Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party

Study the existing monitoring data and identify information needs

Develop questionnaires/checklists

Produce inception plan

Field work and data collection (21 days):

Field data collection from three regions and different commodities (Irish potato, Lowland Rice, and

Sunflower/Soy Bean) and key stakeholders. Data should be collected from at least one district per region.

Data collection from national level stakeholders

Data processing and reporting (7 days):

Data analysis and draft report preparation***Critical reflection and finalising report (3 days):***

Conduct a validation workshop with project staff and key partners

Finalise report

Review Team Composition and Skills Mix

The team will consist of an international lead consultant, who is expected to sub-contract one or more local consultants. To be eligible to conduct this midterm review the consultant(s) on the review team should have no vested interest in the IFDC CATALIST-Uganda project. The lead consultant shall possess:

Minimum Master’s degree in agriculture, agribusiness, rural development or related subject

Significant experience in agricultural and agribusiness and private sector linkage project reviews

Be receptive to socio-economic dimensions, including gender, youth and labour issues;

Ability to write concise, readable and analytical reports;

Demonstrable experience carrying out similar assignment in Uganda and Eastern Africa will be an added advantage

Proposed Timeline and Budget Indication for the Midterm Review

The duration of MTR is expected to be 33 work days including 21 days in the field. The proposed time frame is completion of field work by early February and submission of the final report by the mid March 2015.

Indicative budget

A total budget of approximately 50,000 Euro is available for this midterm review, this should cover all cost relating to the consultancy. The anticipated key costs are: professional fees, per diems while in the field, travel (international and local), and stationery and communication. IFDC will meet the cost of the validation workshop.

How to apply:

Mode of application

Interested qualified firms should submit their applications; including financial and technical offers, relevant CVs and motivation letter. Applications in a zipped folder should be addressed to the CATALIST-Uganda Chief of Party, via email to dslane@ifdc.org or deposit hard copies at the Office Reception located at: Ground Floor, Studio House, Plot

5 Bandali Rise, Bugolobi, Kampala.

Deadline for applications is Wednesday 7th January, 2015 at 17.00 hours