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Lebanon: Project Manager

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Organization: Terre des hommes Italia
Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 05 Sep 2015

Terre des Hommes Italia, isan International NGO member of the International Federation Terre des Hommes and of several Italian NGO coordinating bodies, among them CINI, the Italian Network of International NGOs.**Terre des Hommes**assists 100,000 children and 400,000 people with 70 projects in 20 countries.

We implement relief and mid-term programmes and projects in the fields of education, primary health, protection, PSS and child rights.

Terre des Hommes Italia works in Lebanon since 2006, where it has implemented several educational and psychosocial interventions together with its National partners in the Palestinian refugee camps and in the remote and deprived areas of the country.

Since the beginning of the Syrian crisis, Terre des Hommes has provided support to the refugee families fleeing their country and looking for a shelter in Lebanon, thanks to the support various donors (ECHO, UNICEF, UNHCR, Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation).

At present, TdH is implementing a 9 month emergency project in the Palestinian camps located in South Lebanon (ECHO/SYR/BUD/2015/91052: Response to shelter needs of extremely vulnerable Palestine Refugee from Syria (PRS) families living in the Palestinian Camps and surrounding areas in South Lebanon) in strict coordination with its national partner.

The Specific objective of the action is to provide extremely vulnerable PRS families - namely those woman headed, large, including elderly or PwD - displaced in Palestinian camps and surrounding areas, with tailored assistance enabling them to access sustainable shelter.

The action intends to support 536 extremely vulnerable PRS and PRL hosting PRS families (approx. 2.679 individuals)that are not able to meet their shelter needs, identified amongst those woman headed, of large size, with elderly and/or PwD or people with special needs.

Within this context Terre des Hommes Italia is looking for hiring an experienced Project Manager, fully acquainted with the procedures of ECHO and the eSF

Qualification requested:

  • University Degree.

-Previous proven experience in management of ECHO funded projects (at least one project fully implemented in the past 3 years from the design to the final report - providing evidences for that), including: design and organizing needs assessment, design of monitoring tools and reporting both on the financial and narrative levels.

-Perfect knowledge of ECHO procedures and management of the eSF .

-At least three years of experience in managing projects abroad.

-At least one year in managing projects in a Middle East country, preferably in Lebanon.

.-Perfect Command of spoken and written English (the candidate shall undergo a test).

-Knowledge of Arabic is a much appreciated asset .

-Ability to work in partnership with local organizations and under stress .Ability to work in team

-Problem solving skills

-Good computing skills (including design of simple data base)

Terms of Reference for the Position

The expatriate Project Manager will be in charge of coordinating the implementation of the project activities as per the eSingle Form. In particular he/she will be in charge of:

  1. Managing the relationship with the local partner. This includes: §implementation of the MOU signed with the National partner stating roles tasks and responsibilities of both parties §Managing the day to day relationship with the local partner in compliance with the agreed MoU § Providing the Local Partner with the narrative, financial and Experts’ reports before sending them to the donor. § Addressing the Steering Committee (composed by the Patner’s Director &TdH It Country Representative) for any controversial issue could arise during the implementation of the project
  2. Defining rules regulating the offices (working hours, general behavior, smoking policy etc.) according to TdH IT manual for managing local offices, in strict coordination with the National partner represented in the Project Committee by the Project Coordinator
  3. Calling for and leading regular meetings of the Project Leading Committee§ Writing minutes of the meetings and sharing them with the local partner
  4. Designing activity plans and supervising implementation of the same This includes: § Designing monthly work plans together with the Project Coordinator and Field Officers § Sharing working plans with TdH It Country Representative and HQs
  5. General monitoring of the project's implementation and supervision of the implementation of the project's monitoring system. This includes: § Monitoring the implementation of work plans directly through regular visits to project sites and through the Project Leading Committee § Designing project monitoring tools and sources of verification and analyzing them§ Providing TdH It Country Representative and HQs with monthly reports § Supporting project staff and partner in activities' implementation and problem solving
  6. Being the responsible for the financial component of the project. This includes working in strict coordination with the Project Finance Officer for: § Budget management § Following ECHO administrative and financial procedures as per contract signed by TdH with ECHO § Following TdH It internal administrative guidelines § Preparing purchase and services contracts following ECHO procedures (procurement of medicines and medical material, procurement and distribution of material) §Cheking the cashbook ( TdH accounting software) and sending it on monthly basis to Tdh It Administration and Country office § Ensuring bank reconciliation § Managing project bank account § Defining quarterly and monthly plans of expenditures according to project budget and activities planning.
  7. Maintaining the relationship with ECHO. This implies: § Facilitating field visits, if requested §Drafting the interim and final reports as requested by the Donor and any further report which could be asked for. § Sharing the reports with the local partner before submitting them § Providing information and documentation to ECHO when requested
  8. Coordinating with actors operating in the target areas. This includes: § Supporting the local Partner in its work of Coordination with local authorities § Coordinating with local NGOs and INGOs operating the Project’s area§ Coordination with relevant clusters in the area
  9. Ensuring visibility. This implies: § Ensuring that all projects sites are provided with visibility materials § Ensuring that communities and stakeholders are aware of the subjects funding and/or implementing the project § Providing TdH It Communication Department with regular updates and documentation (written, photographic, video etc..) in order for it to promote the project via its standard channels
  10. Security and Coordination. The PM will: § Attend coordination meetings and clusters with INGOs § Attend ECHO meetings § Define security rules for project staff (local and expat) in accordance with the security recommendation provided by the Local partner and cluster security advises.

How to apply:

Application should be sent to p.redaelli@tdhitaly.org (reference Leb 3/2015), by the 05th of September 2015

Departure for Lebanon is forecasted on the 20 of September 2015. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT IN POSSESS OF THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION: ACQUAINTANCE WITH ECHO PROJECTS IMPLEMENTATION AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES


Democratic Republic of the Congo: Coordinateur/trice de projets

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Organization: Magna Children at Risk
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 11 Sep 2015

Présentation générale de MAGNA :

Magna Enfants en Péril (MAGNA) est une organisation internationale humanitaire dont l'objectif est d'apporter une aide médicale aux populations en situation de crise. MAGNA met en œuvre des projets humanitaires et de développement dans les contextes de pauvreté, maladies, conflit et catastrophes naturelles, quel que soit l'origine ethnique, religieuse ou la nationalité des bénéficiaires.

L’approche de Magna Enfants en Péril repose sur le renforcement des compétences des acteurs locaux aussi souvent que possible, afin d’assurer la pérennité et l’autonomie dans la prise en charge des bénéficiaires.

Responsabilités :

Sous la supervision directe du Chargé des opérations, le Coordinateur de projets :
· Garantit la bonne exécution des projets dans le respect principes généraux de l'organisation, et des politiques nationales du pays d’intervention.
· Veille à ce que les activités soient en ligne avec les objectifs définis par les projets et la stratégie pays de MAGNA.
· Soutient l'équipe dans l'analyse des données médicales, les indicateurs d'activité et la qualité des soins
· Fournit des rapports précis et opportuns liés aux projets et formule des suggestions
· Élabore des plans de travail et assure le suivi et l'évaluation des projets à toutes les étapes du cycle de projet
· Est responsable de l'utilisation optimale des ressources financières, humaines, logistiques et médicales
· Fournit des rapports réguliers sur les programmes, la sécurité et le contexte d’intervention
· Représente MAGNA en RDC auprès des communautés locales, des autorités nationales et représentations internationales, organisations internationales et non gouvernementales
· Est responsable de l’animation et la supervision d’une équipe multiculturelle et multidisciplinaire
· Promeut les valeurs et les principes de MAGNA

Le Coordinateur de projets doit à tout moment agir avec professionnalisme dans toutes ses activités et maintenir la confidentialité de l'information de gestion et des donateurs.

Qualifications :

· Expérience minimum de 3 ans dans une Organisation Internationale Humanitaire
· Diplôme universitaire en sciences sociales, sciences médicales, la santé publique, la gestion de programme ou dans un domaine lié
· Compétences solides en gestion projet et gestion financière, démontrée par une expérience professionnelle pertinente· Expérience de la gestion opérationnelle de la sécurité en Afrique, une expérience en RDC un atout
· Volonté et capacité à travailler dans des contextes instables
· Engagement de 12 mois minimum en poste
· Niveau professionnel en français et en anglais (écrit et oral) indispensable· Connaissance des logiciels informatiques (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
· Leadership et capacité à former et gérer le personnel
· Compétences analytiques et vision stratégique
· Communication, rapportage et compétences organisationnelles
· Flexibilité et capacité à travailler sous pression, et dans des délais contraints

Avantages : Salaire défini par la grille de salaire MAGNA et selon expérience
Allocation mensuelle de subsistance
Allocation de logement
Coûts de transport couverts
Fourniture d’une assurance médicale, rapatriement


How to apply:

Les candidats intéressés sont priés d'envoyer leur CV et une lettre de motivation à : ocb@magna.sk. Sujet : FPC DRC 2015

Les candidats présélectionnés seront contactés. The post to be filled in September, ASAP.

Iraq: Area Coordinator

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Organization: Terre des hommes Italia
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 16 Sep 2015

Terre des hommes Italy is a non-profit organization working in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, mainly in the child protection sector. Currently, Tdh Italy is hiring an Area Coordinator for the interventions implemented in Erbil Governorate (Basirma area).

Main tasks and duties:

Representation and strategic planning

Ensure representation in the area of activity before local authorities, partners and other stakeholders, including in presence coordination meetings.

Participate in donors meetings in the geographical area of activity.

Maintain and update a list of donors active in the area of activity and suggest potential donors.

Ensure donor and organization's visibility at field level.

Ensure harmonized representation of TdH Italy in the area of activities: acting for focal point for donor' relations at area level.

Ensure that the programs developed are in line with Tdh Italy mandate and strategy.

Ensure and develop the relation with the municipality of Basirma, the camp management administration and local security.

Liaise with the local authorities/stakeholders in order to obtain the needed permissions to work in the area.

Project and area planning, implementation and coordination

Prepare and implement the area organizational chart.

Supervise and draft monthly financial planning for the area.

Ensure the implementation of the projects in the area of the activity according to the log-frame, in coordination with the activity coordinators and the child protection team.

Organize weekly meeting with the activity coordinators and child protection team in order to draft efficient work-plans.

Follow up the respect of the work plans defined and adjust accordingly.

Ensure a harmonized and efficient usage of the projects resources and assets.

Ensure coordination and complementarities amongst projects within the area of intervention.

Set up internal deadline calendar for activities and coordination.

Support the Child Protection Coordinator in harmonizing the approach among all the ongoing interventions, creating common tools and occasions for facilitating exchanges with the relevant staff of the projects.

Administration

Ensure that donor and TdH Italy procedures, guidelines and rules are followed.

Receiving the cash advances for project activities on weekly bases and submit to the FO for reconciliation and closure.

Supervise that project documentation archive is kept in order and regularly updated.

Ensure the respect of the administrative procedures.

Ensure the budget expenditure according to the plan

Ensure that the logistics supply plan is followed.

Reporting

Develop a reporting schedule for the donor.

Draft donor narrative reports and coordinate with the Financial Officer regarding the financial reports.

Set up internal deadlines for data collection in adherence with the M&E tools.

Coordinate with the M&E Officer for harmonization of reporting tools, their follow up and implementation and data collection.

HR management

Define the ToRs for the Activity Coordinators and other key field staff.

Guide and support the staff in the area of activity by providing on-the-job training and advice and advocate for resources to be allocated to capacity building.

Ensure a positive working environment and good team dynamics (conflict solving).

Undertake regular (quarterly) staff evaluation and share the appraisal with the line manager together with recommendations (change of position, dismissal etc.).

Conduct recruitment of field staff, ensure that recruitment procedures are followed.

Authorize leaves according to the internal rules.

Security

Monitor the security situation in the area of activity and make recommendations to the Country Representative.

Act as security focal point for the area of activity.

Ensure the respect of the security guidelines in the area of intervention.

Ensure assets security.


How to apply:

Applicants are invited to send their resumes and cover letters to Mr. Bruno Neri(*info@tdhitaly.org) and Ms. Laura Peneș (l.penes@tdhitaly.org), before September 16th 2015. mentioning “Basirma- Area Coordinator” in the subject of the email.*

South Sudan: Project Coordinator

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Organization: Magna Children at Risk
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 30 Sep 2015

Project Coordinator is in charge of representing and coordinating MAGNA medical projects in South Sudan with its main seat in Juba.

The responsibilities of a Project Coordinator include operational and project management, human resources and financial management, communication and representation of MAGNA in South Sudan. The Project Coordinator has delegated responsibilities with regard to safety and security. S/he plays a key role in ensuring the quality and appropriateness of the project activities (nutrition, SGBV, immunization and other projects) and the implementation of MAGNA programs in-country. S/he is responsible for follow up of the humanitarian situation in South Sudan and participates in coordination meetings. S/he works with respect of MAGNA’s medical humanitarian policies, principles and values.

Closing date: 30th September 2015**
Position to be filled:**ASAP **
Job location:** Juba, South Sudan (with regular field trips mainly CES)

General presentation of MAGNA: Magna Children at Risk (MAGNA) is international humanitarian organization whose objective is to provide medical aid to populations in crisis. MAGNA organizes humanitarian and developmental projects in the context of poverty, disease, conflicts or natural disaster and regardless of ethnicity, religion or nationality of the beneficiaries.

Approach of MAGNA is based on reinforcement of capacities of local actors as often as possible, in order to assure the durability and autonomy of care of the beneficiaries.

Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager the Project coordinator:
· Guarantees the adequate execution of MAGNA’s projects in line with organization’ s policies and general principles and national policies of the country of intervention
· Ensures that activities are in line with the objectives defined within the project and the country strategy
· Supports the team in the analysis of medical data, activity indicators and quality of care
· Provides accurate and timely project-related reports and formulates suggestions
· Develops work plans and assures monitoring and evaluation
· Is responsible for optimal use of medical, logistical financial and human resources
· Provides regular reports on programmatic, security and contextual matters
· Represents MAGNA in SSD to local communities, national authorities, international and national representations
· Is responsible for animation and supervision a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team
· Promotes MAGNA values and principles

The Project Coordinator will at all times, act with professionalism in all activities and will maintain the confidentiality of the privileged management and donor information.

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Minimum experience of 3 years in International Humanitarian Organisation
  • University degree in social sciences, medical sciences, public health, program management or related field
  • Demonstrated and valued experience in project and financial management,proved by pertinent professional experience
  • Experience with operational security management in Africa, experience in South Sudan an asset
  • Willingness and ability to work in unstable contexts
  • Commitment for minimum 12 months in the post
  • Advanced English (written and oral)
  • Knowledge of computer software (Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook)
  • Leadership and ability to train and manage staff
  • Analytical skill and strategic vision
  • Demonstrated communication, reporting and organizational skills
  • Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and under constraint delays, in multicultural environments and independently

Conditions: Salary defined by the MAGNA salary grid and experience
Monthly living allowance
Housing allowance
Transportation costs
Medical and repatriation insurance


How to apply:

Interested candidates are requested to send their CV (with 3 professional references) and a motivation letter to: ocb@magna.sk. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The email subject: PC SSD 2015 002

Croatia: Psychosocial Counsellor

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Organization: Magna Children at Risk
Country: Croatia
Closing date: 27 Nov 2015

Magna Children at Risk (MAGNA) is providing medical care for children and their families in times of humanitarian crises, conflicts, epidemics, famines and natural disasters. MAGNA creates medical humanitarian projects aimed at saving lives and alleviating suffering to those who are at risk. MAGNA’s humanitarian and development programs have been currently implemented on three continents - Africa, Asia, America, where in 26 projects and in over 82 health facilities in the world, offers medical, nutritional and psychosocial assistance to people in need. Since summer 2015 we do provide emergency medical respond to refugee crisis in Europe including Hungary, Croatia and Serbia.

MAGNA is looking for a Psychosocial Counsellorwho will be based in refugee camps in Croatia. Working under the guidance and supervision of a Project coordinator, the Psychosocial Counsellor will provide psycho-social support to patients and families. Offer confidential counselling for patients referred by doctors as well as people who ask for it spontaneously.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Psychosocial Counsellor will be overall responsible for the well running of the psychosocial rehabilitation activities in the camp.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

 Assess refugees psychosocial condition

 Conducts group social activities, including arranging the material, equipment and personnel needed

 Provides psychosocial care and social support

 Refers patients via the established referral pathway when necessary for more specialized care

 Attends and actively participates in team and multidisciplinary meetings

 Participates in formal and informal discussions with peers from partner organisations, to develop strong and trusting relationships, as well as improving practice across the network together

 Collaborates with the camp health workers to provide health education messaging, recruit patients, look for lost follow up patient.

 Responsible for the well running of the psychosocial rehabilitation activities.

 Plans, organizes and participates in activities to facilitate the physical, mental or emotional rehabilitation or health of patients taking into account their abilities.

REQUIREMENTS

Skills

  • Degree in psychology, social work or relevant experiences
  • High level of Arabic
  • Good level of English speaking
  • Flexibility, initiative, honesty and rigor
  • Planning capabilities, organizational skills, problem solving
  • Multi-tasks management
  • Ability to work independently, to discuss sensitive psychological issues, and to respect patient confidentiality
  • Previous experiences working in the medical field, and with vulnerable people and with children are valuable
  • Diplomacy, good communication and interpersonal skills,
  • Team Player
  • Calm, patient, ability to listen

How to apply:

Submission guidelines:

Interested applicants can send only their CV including education, qualifications, contact number and relevant documents: by email, to address ocb@magna.sk.

The email subject line MUST include in the title of email the following to be considered: “PsyCounsellor”. E-mails without job title will not be reviewed. We thank all applicants for their interest but only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that you provide appropriate contact information (e-mail, mobile, etc.) and at least two professional references.

The closing date for submission is CET (18.00hr) 10th November 2015.

Croatia: Nurse

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Organization: Magna Children at Risk
Country: Croatia
Closing date: 27 Nov 2015

Magna Children at Risk (MAGNA) is providing medical care for children and their families in times of humanitarian crises, conflicts, epidemics, famines and natural disasters. MAGNA creates medical humanitarian projects aimed at saving lives and alleviating suffering to those who are at risk. MAGNA’s humanitarian and development programs have been currently implemented on three continents - Africa, Asia, America, where in 26 projects and in over 82 health facilities in the world, offers medical, nutritional and psychosocial assistance to people in need. Since summer 2015 we do provide emergency medical respond to refugee crisis in Europe including Hungary, Croatia and Serbia.

MAGNA is looking for a Nurse who will be based in refugee camps in Croatia.The Nurse is responsible for providing quality nursing care to patent in the MAGNA project assigned under the responsibility of the Medical Doctor and Project Coordinator

Working under the guidance and supervision of a medical doctor and Project coordinator, the Nurse will be directly responsible to manage the clinic offering basic medical care and the other health and social care activities in aid of the population of the camps. As well to prepare for to assist the doctor during the work, and whenever required, ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented on patient’s charts.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Nurse is working under the guidance and supervision of a Medical doctor and Project coordinator, the he/she will be directly responsible to offer basic medical care and the other health and social care activities in aid of the population of the camps. As well to prepare for to assist the doctor during the work, and whenever required, ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented on patient’s charts.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

  • Ensure appropriate pre-per-post op care of patients
  • Ensure nursing care, treatment and follow-up of patients in accordance with doctors’ prescriptions, and protocols
  • Respect of universal hygiene standards and context
  • Organise and carry out care and treatment according to doctor’s orders and protocols.
  • In case of emergency, carry out first aid care and treatment
  • Anticipate the needs of the medical team during the intervention
  • Hand over the patient to the recovery nurse and brief essential information for a good follow-up, monitoring and care of the patient
  • Collect medical instruments, medical supplies that were wiped clean, checked and sorted out
  • Make sure (daily, weekly, monthly) maintenance and medical equipment and consumables and drugs is organized and done in collaboration with logistician
  • Participate actively in the monitoring and the reporting of medical activities

REQUIREMENTS

Skills

  • License to work as nurse is required.
  • Planning capabilities.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Management skills.
  • Communication skills.
  • Team Player.
  • Open-minded.
  • Calm, stress management, patient, ability to listen.
  • Rigorous, organized.
  • Confidentiality

Language

Written and verbal fluency in English

Arabic is an asset


How to apply:

Interested applicants can send only their CV including education, qualifications, contact number and relevant documents: by email, to address ocb@magna.sk. The email subject line MUST include in the title of email the following to be considered: “Nurse”. E-mails without job title will not be reviewed.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that you provide appropriate contact information (e-mail, mobile, etc.) and at least two professional references.

The closing date for submission is CET (18.00hr) 10th November 2015.

Croatia: Medical doctor

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Organization: Magna Children at Risk
Country: Croatia
Closing date: 27 Nov 2015

Magna Children at Risk (MAGNA) is providing medical care for children and their families in times of humanitarian crises, conflicts, epidemics, famines and natural disasters. MAGNA creates medical humanitarian projects aimed at saving lives and alleviating suffering to those who are at risk. MAGNA’s humanitarian and development programs have been currently implemented on three continents - Africa, Asia, America, where in 26 projects and in over 82 health facilities in the world, offers medical, nutritional and psychosocial assistance to people in need. Since summer 2015 we do provide emergency medical respond to refugee crisis in Europe including Hungary, Croatia and Serbia.

MAGNA is looking for a Medical doctor who will be based in refugee camps in Croatia. Working under the guidance and supervision of a Project coordinator, the Medical doctor will be directly responsible the medical doctor will be directly responsible for providing curative services to the beneficiaries in the refugee camps.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Medical doctor will be overall responsible for the daily clinical assessment and the prescription of treatment for all patients attending the health facility, referral of chronic and complicated cases to the speciality clinics accordingly. Medical doctor with experience in pediatrics and emergency medicine is preferred.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

• Apply medical knowledge and skills to diagnosis and prevention and prescribe relevant treatment

• Ensure a medical follow-up of quality and if necessary (and possible) refer to other health facilities

• Apply hygiene standards in all medical activities

• Collaborate with nurses and project coordinator in indicating the needs in medical equipment and drugs

  • Examine all the patients using universal precautions
  • Take a history and perform a physical examination of new patients
  • Regularly examine all patients and identify possible medical, or psychological problems
  • Inform the patient about his/her state and explain the treatment
  • Identify need for patients’ education

• Ensure the follow up of infection parameters

• Ensure the follow up of pain control

• Ensure the follow up of chronic and acute medical conditions

• Organise and work in collaboration with other sections and departments

• Ensure daily complete briefing to colleagues

• Participate to relevant meetings

REQUIREMENTS

Skills

  • License to work as medical doctor is required.
  • Planning capabilities.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Management skills.
  • Communication skills.
  • Computer skills: good knowledge of MS office.
  • Diplomacy, good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Multi-cultural flexibility or experience.
  • Team Player.
  • Open-minded.
  • Calm, stress management, patient, ability to listen.
  • Rigorous, organized.
  • Confidentiality

Language

Written and verbal fluency in English

Arabic is an asset


How to apply:

Interested applicants can send only their CV including education, qualifications, contact number and relevant documents: by email to ocb@magna.sk.

The email subject line MUST include in the title of email the following to be considered: “MedDr”. E-mails without job title will not be reviewed.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please ensure that you provide appropriate contact information (e-mail, mobile, etc.) and at least two professional references.

The closing date for submission is CET (18.00hr) 10th November 2015.

Lebanon: Project Manager

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Organization: Terre des hommes Italia
Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 31 Dec 2015

Terre des Hommes Italia (TdH IT), isan International NGO member of the International Federation Terre des Hommes and of several Italian NGO coordinating bodies, among them CINI, the Italian Network of International NGOs.

In 2014 Terre des Hommes has provided support and assistance to 1.052.000 children with 80 projects implemented in 20 countries.

We implement relief and mid-term programmes and projects in the fields of education, primary health, protection, PSS and child rights.

Terre des Hommes Italia works in Lebanon since 2006, where it has implemented several educational and psychosocial interventions together with its National partners in the Palestinian refugee camps and in the remote and deprived areas of the country.

Since the beginning of the Syrian crisis, Terre des hommes IT has provided support to the refugee families fleeing their country and looking for a shelter in Lebanon, thanks to the support of various donors (ECHO, UNICEF, UNHCR, Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation) and private funds.

At the end of January 2016 TdH IT is due to start a three-years long educational action, cofounded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) in the Palestinian Refugee Camps in Southern Lebanon, in partnership with Naba’a – Developmental action without Borders, a Lebanese Organization active in the Palestinian camps and the vulnerable Lebanese areas.

The action will contribute to the improvement of the educational offer in the Palestinian camps of Ain El Hilweh and Rashidyeh, in Southern Lebanon, through the adoption of an inclusive approach. The project foresees the involvement of the family and the community in the educational process, the provision of adequate training to the teachers on inclusive education methodologies and active learning, the selection, the training and integration in schools of support teachers, specifically in the 2nd grade classes, in order to give an appropriate response to the diversified learning needs of the children. This in addition to the provision of tailored teaching support to children in need, both Palestinians and Syrians living in the target camps, identified in collaboration with UNRWA staff; the organization of extracurricular activities in safe spaces where the child is encouraged to have and express freely his/her opinion;

Terms of Reference for the Position

The expatriate Project Manager will be in charge of planning the project activities, supervising their implementation, and reporting while ensuring their qualitative and quantitative compliance with the project document, approved by the donor .

In particular he/she will be in charge of:

  1. Managing the relationship with the local partner. This includes: §Drafting, negotiating and signing the MOU with the National partner stating roles tasks and responsibilities of both parties §Ensuring its implementation. §Managing the day to day relationship with the local partner in compliance with the agreed MoU § Providing the Local Partner with the narrative, financial and Experts’ reports before sending them to the donor. § Addressing the Steering Committee (composed by the Patner’s Director & TdH It Country Representative) for any controversial issue could arise during the implementation of the project
  2. Defining rules regulating the project’s office (working hours, general behavior, smoking policy etc.) according to TdH IT manual for managing local offices, in strict coordination with the National partner represented in the Project Leading Committee by the Project Coordinator
  3. Calling for and leading regular meetings of the Project Leading Committee§ Writing minutes of the meetings and sharing them with the local partner
  4. Designing activity plans and supervising implementation of the same This includes: § Designing monthly work plans together with the Project Coordinator and Field Officers § Sharing working plans with TdH It Country Representative and HQs
  5. General monitoring of the project's implementation, designing and supervision of the implementation of the project's monitoring system. This includes: § Design the baseline of the project with all the needed monitoring tools and sources of verification as per the Project Logframe. § Ensuring its regular updating and analyzing the findings. § Monitoring the implementation of work plans directly through regular visits to project sites and through the Project Leading Committee’s meetings and staff reports § Providing TdH It Country Representative and HQs with monthly reports § Supporting project staff and partner in activities' implementation and problem solving.
  6. Being the responsible for the financial component of the project. This includes working in strict coordination with the Project Finance Officer for: § Budget management § Following TdH It and the Donor’s administrative and financial procedures as per contract signed by TdH with § Following TdH It internal administrative guidelines § Preparing purchase and services contracts following ECHO procedures (procurement of medicines and medical material, procurement and distribution of material) §Checking the cashbook ( TdH accounting software) and sending it on monthly basis to TdH It Administration and Country office § Ensuring bank reconciliation § Managing project bank account § Defining quarterly and monthly plans of expenditures according to the project’s budget and the plan of activities.
  7. Maintaining the relationship with the donor. This implies: § Facilitating its field monitoring visits, if requested §Drafting the interim and final reports as requested by the Donor and any further report which could be asked for. § Sharing the reports with the local partner before submitting them § Providing information and documentation to the Donor when requested
  8. Coordinating with actors operating in the target areas. This includes: § Supporting the local Partner in its work of Coordination with local authorities § Coordinating with localNGOs and INGOs operating the Project’s area§ Participation into the relevant clusters in the area. § Developing working relationship with UNRWA together with the National Partner
  9. Ensuring visibility. This implies: § Ensuring that all projects sites are provided with visibility materials § Ensuring that communities and stakeholders are aware of the subjects funding and/or implementing the project § Providing TdH It Communication Department with regular updates and documentation (written, photographic, video etc..) in order for it to promote the project via its standard channels
  10. Security and Coordination. The PM will: § Attend coordination meetings and clusters with INGOs § Attend meetings called for by the Donor § Define security rules for project staff (local and expat) in accordance with the Lebanon Delegation’s security guidelines and with the recommendations provided by the Local partner and cluster security advises.

Qualification requested:

  • University Degree – (copy of the Diploma will be required during the selection process)
  • Command of the Italian and English language. Knowledge of Arabic is a much appreciated asset. (the candidate will undergo a language test)
  • At least three years of experience in managing projects abroad.
  • At least one year of experience in Middle East (preferably in Lebanon)
  • Perfect knowledge of all the phases of the PCM and procedures of mail donors (EU, UN Agencies)
  • Ability to work in partnership with local organizations and under stress.
  • Ability to work in team .
  • Problem solving skills

ü Good computing skills (including design of simple data base)


How to apply:

Application shall be sent to info@tdhitaly.org(reference Leb 5/2015), by the 31st of December 2015

Departure for Lebanon is forcasted at the end of January 2016.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Pls. note that contacts for two references are to be included in the motivation letter.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT IN POSSESS OF THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION.


occupied Palestinian territory: Call for proposal for granting financial support to a Third Party

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Organization: Terre des hommes Italia
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 12 Aug 2016

Call for proposal for granting financial support to a Third Party

to contribute to the project

“Valuing diversity: inclusive education intervention for East Jerusalem children

(**ENI/2015/359-883**)

Co-funded by the European Union (main donor), UEFA Foundation for Children and Terre des Hommes Italia

Jerusalem, 21st of July, 2016

1. Background information

1.1Nature of the intervention

Terre des Hommes Italia (TDH It) is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting children against all forms of violence or abuse and guaranteeing their right to health, education and life. TDH It, which is part of the TDH International Federation, is currently working in 20 countries worldwide, carrying out humanitarian interventions and development projects in the sectors of education, mother and child health, income generation, water and sanitation, child protection and rehabilitation, to the benefit of thousands of children, their families and communities.

TDH It works in Palestine since 2000, and it has implemented several educational, health and psycho-social interventions together with its National Partners and with Local Authorities in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Within the frame of its activities, TDH It is implementing a 3-year project called ‘Valuing diversity:inclusive education intervention for East Jerusalem children’, which focuses on 10 Awqaf schools located in East Jerusalem that expressed the willingness of adopting a more inclusive approach, and of opening their premises to all children of the neighbourhood to provide them structured inclusive activities and safe places to play. The project also targets out-of-school children in need of educational support and/or protection.

1.2Area of intervention

East Jerusalem, specifically Wadi el Joz, Sheikh Jarrah, Bab az-Zahra, Silwan at-Thouri, Ras al-Amoud, the Old City, Sheikh Saad and Zaayyem.

1.3Duration of the project

16th of May 2016 to 15th of May 2019

1.4Direct beneficiaries

2,350 students of 10 schools in the target area and their parents; 120 school personnel; 100 out of school children; Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) Officials/Counsellors/Supervisors; 10 Inclusive Education School Staff (IESS); schools involved in the network; 70 University students

1.5Overall objective

Contribute to the full enjoyment of the right to education for Palestinian children in East Jerusalem.

1.6Specific objective

Improve the quality of and increase access to basic education in East Jerusalem with an inclusive perspective

1.7Expected results pursued by the project

The project addresses structural issues such as staff training and works in partnership with school teachers and principals to support the students learning process and the quality of the educational service provided. In addition, the project promotes the participation of students and school/family interaction, creating a community where people cooperate to the growth and education of the child.

In order to respond to the increase of arrests of children in East Jerusalem, the project will also grant to concerned children needed support in order to engage main stakeholders and care-givers in the protection of children’s rights.

2. Expected output of the financial support

The selected organization (Third Party) is expected to provide legal support and follow up to at least 100 children during the project’s lifespan and to ensure the following:

· Appoint at least one full-time professional to be responsible in front of TDH It of the correct implementation of the foreseen activities and of the timely submission of all deliverables set forth in the MoU and in the Grant Contract signed with TDH It

· In coordination with the Project Educational Coordinator (PEC), support the project staff, and particularly the Mobile Team Leader, in carrying out and regularly update a needs assessment focused on fundamental rights of East Jerusalem children as stated both in the Local Laws and relevant Conventions/Treaties and investigate their enjoyment by children beneficiaries of the project

· Identify, in cooperation with PEC and project staff, partners and associates, target schools and communities, JDoE and any other relevant stakeholder, out of school children and among them children under house arrest and/or recently released from prison or still detained

· Define and design, in coordination with the project staff adequate assessment, monitoring, follow-up and field investigation tools to ensure proper support is given to identified children

· Ensure that needed information of each identified case is analysed and that a proper protection strategy is put in place.

· Ensure participation, upon request, to any relevant meetings with concerned authorities, project partners, associates and stakeholders

· Produce and regularly submit to the Project Manager fact-sheets, case studies and reports

· In coordination with the Project Manager, facilitate the field missions and the distance support provided by Experts

· In cooperation with the project staff, define activities and strategies to be implemented at family, school and community level

· Coordinate with the project team for the translation and dissemination of any relevant information/document on the project’s website and with relevant stakeholders

· Support the PM in drafting narrative reports by providing him/her with all requested information

· Ensure that appropriate visibility for the project and its donors is granted in its premises, throughout the implementation of the project

· Ensure that all staff appointed abides by TDH It code of conduct for the prevention of child abuse or to an equivalent standard of behavior

· Support TDH It in the organization of a final conference to share the outcomes of the project with all stakeholders.

· Ensure that access to its premises is granted to staff and representatives of the financing institutions who are involved in the monitoring and supervision of, or in other activities directly or indirectly connected with, the implementation of the project

3. Eligible applicants

In order to be eligible for this Grant, the Applicant must be a legal person and be a non-governmental organization established in Palestine. Project partners and associates are not eligible.

Compulsory qualifications and experience required to be selected as beneficiary of financial support under the scheme of “financial support to third parties provided by an EU grant’s beneficiary” according to articles 10.4-10.8 of the EU General Conditions attached to PRAG 2016 are the following:

· Strong commitment to protect Human Rights stated in the applicant’s mission and statute

· At least 15 years of experience in legal representation of children

· Sound record (at least 15 years) in drafting fact-sheets, reports, publications and in the promotion of children’s rights

· Proven experience in coordinating with other organizations in advocating for the rights of children, with focus on their right to education and healthcare

· Proven ability in collecting information and preparing reliable reports and fact sheets (both in English and Arabic).

· Sound monitoring, evaluation and reporting skills

· Previous work experience with PNGOs and INGOs is an asset, previous working experience with TDH is a plus

· Proven knowledge of Human Rights and International Law

· Good financial record Availability to move within the West Bank and East Jerusalem


How to apply:

4. Selection process

The selection process will be conducted as follows:

· By or before July, 29th, 2016, applicants should express their interest to Terre des Hommes Italia to participate to the selection process. Further to the expression for interest, Terre des Hommes Italia will provide via e-mail full details on requirements and expected deliverables, on how to apply together with a Project Abstract.

· Expression of interest should be sent by email to PMeducation.Jer@tdhitaly.org; cc p.redaelli@tdhitaly.org; the message shall have the following object: Third Party-ENI/2015/359-883–expression of interest

· By or before August, 12th, 2016, applicants who decide to participate in the selection should provide via email requested documents as specified in the documentation sent further to the expression of interest

· TDH will communicate the final outcome of the selection by August, 16th 2016 by means of an e-mail; the grant is supposed to start on September, 15th, 2016 and will continue until May, 15th, 2019.

5. Privacy and disclaimer

Data and information provided by the applicants and/or acquired by Terre des Hommes Italia during the selection process, and afterwards in the course of the project, will be solely processed for the purpose of evaluating the proposals, selecting the party and facilitating its work, according to the principles of correctness, legality, transparency and in full respect of the privacy and individual rights of the applicants. No information shall be transferred to any third party with the exception the financing institutions.

occupied Palestinian territory: Project Manager Administrative Assistant

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Organization: Terre des hommes Italia
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 04 Aug 2016

Project ENI/2015/359-883 ‘Valuing diversity: Inclusive education intervention for East Jerusalem children’

JOB VACANCY

Project Manager Administrative Assistant

(Expatriate position with local Palestinian contract)

Terre des Hommes Italia (TDH It) is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting children against all forms of violence or abuse and guaranteeing their right to health, education and life. TDH It, which is part of the TDH International Federation, is currently working in 20 countries worldwide, carrying out humanitarian interventions and development projects in the sectors of education, mother and child health, income generation, water and sanitation, child protection and rehabilitation, to the benefit of thousands of children, their families and communities. For additional information about the organization please visit www.terredeshommes.it

TDH It works in Palestine since 2000, and it has implemented several educational, health and psycho-social interventions together with its National Partners and with Local Authorities in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

As part of a newly launched initiative aimed at supporting and developing inclusive education policies, practice and culture in 10 Awqaf schools in East Jerusalem, Terre des Hommes Italia is looking for a qualified professional to be hired as Project Manager Administrative Assistant

The Project Manager Administrative Assistant is in charge of facilitating the correct communication flow between the management and the field activities and staff, including the Project Educational Coordinator (PEC), the Mobile Team Leader, the Inclusive Education Field and School Staff, the project’s partners, associates and volunteers and any other relevant stakeholders.

The Project Manager Administrative Assistant maybe requested to collect information, documents, etc. in coordination and/or on behalf of the PM at any time to speed up the communication flow and the decision process and may report to the PM any requests, issues, opportunities arising from the field and/or the stakeholders

Within his/her tasks s/he may provide organisational support to the PM in order to ensure that the activities are in line with the working plan and/or with the decision of the Project Leading Committee (PLC) and/or report to the PM, thus supporting him/her in taking decisions.

Based on the above and to proper perform her/his role, the PMA should, ideally:

  • Be acquainted with Terre des Hommes Italia financial procedures

  • Be familiar with the social and cultural context of the project and with the peculiar situation of East Jerusalem, especially as far as children’s right to education is concerned

  • Have proven experience in administrative matters, relationship with local authorities, administrative capacity building of local staff.

  • Be familiar with the Income Tax legislation and Labour Laws applicable to Jerusalem and to the West Bank

  • Be fluent in written and spoken English and have at least basic knowledge of Arabic

  • Hold a valid Israeli driving license (for stick shift cars is an asset)

  • Show high level of commitment to the principles of development and to the organizational goals of TDH It

  • Have excellent computer skills with high proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and knowledge of double-entry accounting

  • Show sound organizational, problem solving and reporting skills

Specific tasks

  • Providing feedback to the PM (Project Manager) on the quarterly activity planning and reporting schedule prepared by the PLC;

  • Support the PM and the PEC (Project Educational Coordinator) in developing the project’s Monitoring Plan and related monitoring tools and support them in its implementation based on ad hoc decision of the PLC.

  • Monitor regularly project activities in the field, specifically activities addressed to out of school children and implemented by the Mobile Team of educators, reporting the progresses with special focus on any issues or delays that need immediate action;

  • Verify the regular coordination and communication flow among all stakeholders and in particular with target schools and participate to relevant meeting upon PM request;

  • Support the PEC in collecting main monitoring tools and evaluate their completeness in coordination with the PM, the PEC and the Inclusive Education Expert (IEE);

  • Any other task that is necessary for the improvement of the quality of the activities

  • Ensure proper support to the PM as well as support, training and supervision of the local Administrator on:

a. Ensuring proper implementation of TDH It procurement procedures

b. Organising the recruitment process of project staff

c. Launch procurement

d. Preparing the payroll and all check payments of salaries, and ensure remittance of all statutory deductions

e. Gathering information on national labour laws and all legislation on administration related issues, follow up on changes and new requirements

f. Manage the project cash box, plan payments, currency exchange and transfers from the HQ

g. Support the Project Manager with monthly and yearly closing of books and with financial reporting to HQ and to donor

h. Support the Administrator and the PM in preparing the documentation needed for the annual local audit of the project

  • Implement field visits upon request of the Project Manager

  • Support the mobile team leader in the implementation of the educational service foreseen in favour of out-of-school children, especially as their identification and follow-up are concerned

  • Other tasks required by the Project Manager for the correct implementation of the project results and the overall achievements

Direct Supervisor: Project Manager

Location: Jerusalem, with frequent trips to Ramallah

Duration: 9 months including probation period

Expected starting date: August, 15th, 2016


How to apply:

Interested candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to send their CV in English to PMeducation.Jer@tdhitaly.org, indicating as subject “PAL-PMA-2016”.

Applications that do not meet the above-mentioned requirement will not be considered.

All applications must be received no later than August 4th, 2016. We apologize in advance as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Lebanon: Project Manager

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Organization: Terre des hommes Italia
Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 25 Aug 2016

Terre des Hommes assists 100,000 children and 400,000 people with 70 projects in 20 countries.

We implement relief and mid-term programmes and projects in the fields of education, primary health, protection, PSS and child rights.

Terre des Hommes Italia works in Lebanon since 2006, where it has implemented several educational and psychosocial interventions together with its National partners in the Palestinian refugee camps and in the remote and deprived areas of the country.

Since the beginning of the Syria crisis, Terre des Hommes has provided support to the refugee families fleeing their country and looking for a shelter in Lebanon, thanks to the support various donors (ECHO, UNICEF, UNHCR, Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo- AICS).

At present, TdH is implementing a 10 month ECHO funded intervention in the Palestinian camps located in South Lebanon targeting vulnerable families living in these Camps and surrounding areas, in strict coordination with its national partner.

The action aims at supporting extremely vulnerable households amongst Palestinian Refugees settled in Lebanon (PRL), Palestinian Refugees from Syria (PRS) and Syrian Refugees from Syria (SRS) that are not able to meet their shelter needs. The families are selected according to their vulnerabilities and to their specific unmet shelter needs, amongst woman headed and large families, elderly, PwDs and people with special needs and will be assisted through their shelters’ self-rehabilitation.

The actions foresees to mainstream protection in the service provided, thanks to the protection staff and through establishing a referral pathway, either internal (to TDH and his partner Naba’a) or both, in case of joint projects, or external: NGOs, INGOs, UNRWA:

Internal referral will concern vulnerable families unable to cover their basic needs in term of shelter or other services provided by either TDH or Naba'a during the implementation of the proposed intervention (e.g. education and PSS support in Naba'a centres); External referrals will be done when the services needed are not covered by TDH/Naba'a respective mandates, with specific lens on their protection needs (prevention and response to including legal, GBV, child soldier, survival sex and similar risks that the population) and other food, no-food, health and educational needs.

The action supports 550 extremely vulnerable PRS and PRL hosting PRS families.

Within this context Terre des Hommes Italia is looking for hiring an experienced Project Manager, fully acquainted with the procedures of ECHO and the eSF

Qualification requested:

  • University Degree.

  • Previous proven experience in management of ECHO funded projects (at least one project fully implemented from the design to the final report (providing evidences for that), including: design and organizing needs assessment, design of monitoring tools and reporting both on the financial and narrative levels..

  • Knowledge of ECHO procedures and management of the eSF

  • At least three years of experience in managing projects abroad.

  • Acquaintance with the Middle East context.

  • Perfect Command of spoken and written English (the candidate shall undergo a test).

  • Knowledge of Arabic is a much appreciated asset .

  • Ability to work in partnership with local organizations and under stress .

  • Ability to work in team and Problem solving skills.

  • Good computing skills (including design of simple data base).

  • Holding a valid passport which enables the candidate to enter the country.

Terms of Reference for the Position

The expatriate Project Manager will be in charge of coordinating the implementation of the project activities as per Single Form. In particular he/she will be in charge of:

  1. Managing the relationship with the local partner. This includes: §implementation of the MOU signed with the National partner stating roles tasks and responsibilities of both parties §Managing the day to day relationship with the local partner in compliance with the agreed MoU § Providing the Local Partner with the narrative, financial reports before sending them to the donor. § Addressing the Steering Committee (composed by the Patner’s Director &TdH It Country Representative) for any controversial issue could arise during the implementation of the project
  2. Defining rules regulating the office.
  3. Calling for and leading regular meetings of the Project Leading Committee§ Writing minutes of the meetings and sharing them with the local partner.
  4. Designing activity plans and supervising implementation of the same This includes: § Designing monthly work plans together with the Project Coordinator and Field Officers § Sharing working plans with TdH It Country Representative and HQs
  5. General monitoring of the project's implementation and supervision of the implementation of the project's monitoring system. This includes: § Monitoring the implementation of work plans directly through regular visits to project sites and through the Project Leading Committee § Designing project monitoring tools and sources of verification and analyzing them§ Providing TdH It Country Representative and HQs with monthly reports § Supporting project staff and partner in activities' implementation and problem solving
  6. Being the responsible for the financial component of the project. This includes working in strict coordination with the Project Finance Officer for: § Budget management § Following ECHO administrative and financial procedures as per contract signed by TdH with ECHO § Following TdH It internal administrative guidelines § Preparing purchase and services contracts following ECHO procedures (procurement of medicines and medical material, procurement and distribution of material) §Checking the cashbook ( TdH accounting software) and sending it on monthly basis to Tdh It Administration and Country office § Ensuring bank reconciliation § Managing project bank account § Defining quarterly and monthly plans of expenditures according to project budget and activities planning.
  7. Maintaining the relationship with ECHO. This implies: § Facilitating field visits, if requested §Drafting the interim and final reports as requested by the Donor and any further report which could be asked for. § Providing information and documentation to ECHO when requested
  8. Coordinating with actors operating in the target areas. This includes: § Supporting the local Partner in its work of Coordination with local authorities § Coordinating with localNGOs and INGOs operating the Project’s area§ Coordination with relevant clusters in the area
  9. Ensuring visibility. This implies: § Ensuring that all projects sites are provided with visibility materials § Ensuring that communities and stakeholders are aware of the subjects funding and/or implementing the project § Providing TdH It Communication Department with regular updates and documentation (written, photographic, video etc..) in order for it to promote the project via its standard channels
  10. Security and Coordination. The PM will: § Attend coordination meetings and clusters with INGOs § Attend ECHO meetings § Define security rules for project staff (local and expat) in accordance with the security recommendation provided by the Local partner and cluster security advises.

How to apply:

Application shall be sent to info@tdhitaly.org (reference Leb 6/2016), by the 25 of August 2016

Departure for Lebanon is forecasted asap. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

South Sudan: Project Coordinator

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Organization: Magna Children at Risk
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 16 Sep 2016

Terms of reference: 2016 – SSD – 001

Job title: Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator is in charge of representing and coordinating MAGNA medical projects in South Sudan with its main seat in Juba.

The responsibilities of a Project Coordinator include operational and project management, human resources and financial management, communication and representation of MAGNA in South Sudan. The Project Coordinator has delegated responsibilities with regard to safety and security. S/he plays a key role in ensuring the quality and appropriateness of the project activities (nutrition, SGBV, immunization and other projects) and the implementation of MAGNA programs in-country. S/he is responsible for follow up of the humanitarian situation in South Sudan and participates in coordination meetings. S/he works with respect of MAGNA’s medical humanitarian policies, principles and values.

Closing date: 16th September 2016
Position to be filled: asap
Job location: Juba, South Sudan (with field trips)

General presentation of MAGNA:
Magna Children at Risk (MAGNA) is international humanitarian organization whose objective is to provide medical aid to populations in crisis. MAGNA organizes humanitarian and developmental projects in the context of poverty, disease, conflicts or natural disaster and regardless of ethnicity, religion or nationality of the beneficiaries.
Approach of MAGNA is based on reinforcement of capacities of local actors as often as possible, in order to assure the durability and autonomy of care of the beneficiaries.

Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Country Manager, the Project coordinator:
• Guarantees the adequate execution of MAGNA’s projects in line with organization’ s policies and general principles and national policies of the country of intervention
• Ensures that activities are in line with the objectives defined within the project and the country strategy
• Supports the team in the analysis of medical data, activity indicators and quality of care
• Provides accurate and timely project-related reports and formulates suggestions
• Develops work plans and assures monitoring and evaluation
• Is responsible for optimal use of medical, logistical financial and human resources
• Provides regular reports on programmatic, security and contextual matters
• Represents MAGNA in South Sudan to local communities, national authorities, international and national representations
• Is responsible for animation and supervision a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team
• Promotes MAGNA values and principles

The Project Coordinator will at all times, act with professionalism in all activities and will maintain the confidentiality of the privileged management and donor information.

Requirements/Qualifications:
• Minimum experience of 3 years in International Humanitarian Organisation
• University degree in social sciences, medical sciences, public health, program management or related field
• Demonstrated and valued experience in project and financial management, proved by pertinent professional experience
• Experience with operational security management in Africa, experience in South Sudan an asset
• Willingness and ability to work in unstable contexts
• Commitment for minimum 6 months in the post
• Advanced English (written and oral)
• Knowledge of computer software (Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook)
• Leadership and ability to train and manage staff
• Analytical skill and strategic vision
• Demonstrated communication, reporting and organizational skills
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and under constraint delays, in multicultural environments and independently

Conditions:
Salary defined by the MAGNA salary grid and experience
Monthly living allowance
Housing allowance
Transportation costs
Medical and repatriation insurance


How to apply:

Interested candidates are requested to send their CV (with 3 professional references) and a motivation letter to: office@magna.sk. Position only open for European candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The email subject: Project Coordinator SSD 2016

Lebanon: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

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Organization: Terre des hommes Italia
Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 10 Sep 2016

BACKGROUND

Terre des Hommes Italia (TDH IT) is an International NGO member of the International Federation Terre des Hommes, and of several Italian NGO coordinating bodies, including CINI, the Italian Network of International NGOs.
Terre des Hommes Italia (TDH IT) assists more than 1 million children and their families and communities, in 21 countries.
We implement relief and mid-term programs and projects in the fields of education, primary health, protection, PSS and children’s rights.
Since the beginning of the Syria crisis, with the support of various donors (ECHO, UNICEF, UNHCR, Private Donors, Terre des hommes NL, Italian Development Cooperation Agency, Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs) TDH IT has provided assistance to Syrian refugee families fleeing their country and looking for shelter in Lebanon, as well as to the Lebanese host communities.

In the next few weeks, TDH IT, as a Member of an International Consortium (lead by AVSI, and including TDH IT and War Child Holland (WCH) cofounded by MADAD – The EU Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian Crisis – is due to start a 3O month intervention in Lebanon and Jordan aiming at enhancing school readiness, inclusion and retention of child victims of the Syrian Crisis in the two countries.
The intervention is based on an high level of coordination with the Ministries of Education in Lebanon and Jordan, and it is in line with the Lebanon RACE (Reach All Children with Education: the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education strategy in Response to the crisis, 2014) as well as with the Education Sector priorities of the Jordan Response Plan (JRP), 2015. It includes activities in the fields of ECE and ECD, BLN, enhancing students’ command of foreign languages, supporting the inclusion of children in formal education and providing learning support to children already enrolled in school. Limited infrastructural works in target schools as well as awareness campaigns at the community level to promote enrolment of children in schools are also envisaged, together with communication campaigns to be conducted in the two countries and at the European Level.

The achievement of the intervention’s objectives and its impact largely depends on the synergies established between the three Member Organizations of the Consortium and the Ministries of Education/Higher Education in the two countries, as well as on the ability to harmonize the methodologies adopted by the three organizations. To facilitate this process, the intervention foresees the establishment of a Programme Committee which will include experts, whose task will be to provide support and ensure a high quality intervention.

Within this context, Terre des Hommes Italia is looking for an experienced Monitor and Evaluation Manager due toperform its role at the Consortium's level in the two countries of operation. The M&E manager should have a proven experience in managing mid-term interventions in ME countries - with a focus on Education and/or PSS and/or Protection - advanced communication and negotiation skills, a perfect command of the PCM and the EU financial and administrative procedures, and the ability to work in partnership with organizations and institutions of different backgrounds.

JOB SUMMARY

The M&E Manager is responsible for supporting the development and harmonization of effective monitoring and evaluation tools and systems, being involved in and providing support to capacity building and training activities on M&EL topics, promote the development, adaptation, testing and mainstreaming of good practices in needs assessment, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

The Consortium's M&E Manager will be based in Lebanon and will implement regular monitoring missions to Jordan. Her/his activities will also include the training and support of Monitoring and Evaluation and Data Manager on collection, storage, analysis, interpretation, and communication of data on the Consortium level.

Main Responsibilities

  1. Based on the approved Consortium’s Programme Document and Logframe:

a. Design of the appropriate M&E tools with the support of the Area Managers and the M&E officers.

b. Harmonize monitoring and evaluation tools, mechanisms and practices in the areas of the Consortium's operations.

  1. Support the Programme Management in:

a. Designing tools and SOP related to the implementation of needs and vulnerability assessments aimed to select project activities’ beneficiaries.

b. Designing tools and SOP aimed to monitor project activities implementation against work-plan and Logical Frame work.

c. Designing and carry out qualitative surveys aimed to assess the impact of the activities.

  1. Train M&E officers and Area Managers on M&E tools, database use and data interpretation to improve data for decision making;

  2. Provide regular feedbacks to the Programme Management based on the analysis of the quantitative and qualitative data collected at the area/country levels.

  3. Perform program quality assurance activities such as data quality audits, partners capacity assessments, mid-term and final reviews, field monitoring and evaluations;

  4. Provide technical feedback on the Consortium's reports submitted to the donor;

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Management, Cooperation for Development or similar relevant degrees.

• At least 5 years of applied experience with humanitarian organizations in designing, implementing, reporting monitoring and evaluating interventions focused on Education, Protection, PSS

• Perfect acquaintance with the EU procedures (PRAG 2016)

• Demonstrated experience in database design and other information management tools.

• High proficiency in MS Office Access, Excel, Word processing, Power Point.

• Proficiency in statistical packages (SPSS).

• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Arabic is an asset.

Priority will be given to applicants with previous working experiences in Middle East Countries.


How to apply:
  • Send a CV and a motivation letter top.redaelli@tdhitaly.orgquoting the reference Leb 7-2016

  • Please abstain from sending an application if you do not possess the requirements

  • The deadline for receiving applications is the 10th of September 2016.

Iraq: Field Operational Coordinator (FOC) in Iraq

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Organization: MAGNA
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 02 Feb 2018

MAGNA is looking for a Field Operational Coordinator (FOC). FOC will be responsible for projects development, overall projects management ensuring projects objectives, constructive work with colleagues in country team and donor relations.

Position: Field Operational Coordinator (FOC) in Iraq
Duration: 1/3/2018 for six months with possibility of extension
Location: Based in Dohuk, Iraq and covering whole area of Iraq
Reports to: Operational Manager, Country Manager and Operational Director

POSITION OVERVIEW

MAGNA currently seeks a dynamic, hands-on Field Operational Coordinator to support projects focused on Health and nutrition. Coordinator will be responsible for overall project management and for ensuring that project objectives are on track, which will require him/her to work constructively with colleagues across his/her country team. FOC will provide technical direction to project staff and partners in the areas of health and nutrition, according to the projects' activities, and provide recommendation for improvements in MAGNA's health service delivery. In addition, FOC will, on an on-going basis, assess current health and nutrition needs and assist in program implementation and development to secure funding for new projects from a range of donors. FOC will assure as well donor relations and local fundraising, accompanied by proposal development. This position requires an individual who is accustomed to the pace of emergency response programming, does not require close supervision or direction, and is flexible and highly responsive.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

Program and Operational Management

  • Strategic direction and overall supervision and implementation of the project(s).
  • Project activities implementation via optimal use of medical, logistical, financial and human resources.
  • Ensuring the continuity and coherence of the health structures medical, paramedical and psycho-social activities.
  • Acting as a liaison and arbitration point between different parties working in hospitals, health centres and/or mobile clinics.
  • Being responsible for human resource management of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team including supervision and coaching of local and international staff, when needed.
  • Ensuring correct implementation of the administration including bookkeeping, national staff salary administration and cash flow planning.
  • Development of work plans and budget management according to project outputs and results
  • Contribution to create, review and update policies and reports such as country policies, annual plans and trimester reports
  • Evaluate activity progress and determine necessary actions to course correct
  • Provide program reports that are timely and meet institutional and donor requirements.
  • Preparing and monitor project proposals, budgets and evaluations
  • Provide regular monthly reports on security and contextual matters.
  • Represent MAGNA at Health-sector and Protection and other working groups, coordination meetings, and maintain a positive, continuous and visible presence for MAGNA
  • Representing MAGNA on project issues towards local communities, authorities & their counterparts and towards UN agencies and other nongovernmental organizations in the project area while taking into account the goals, objectives and strategy for the mission as a whole.
  • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with local partners, local authorities and vendors
  • Facilitate donor visits as appropriate
  • Work constructively with support team to ensure sound administrative practices with regards to record keeping, compliance with donor regulations, communications, etc

Technical Direction

  • Review the short and long-range plans for delivery of project services, and provide guidance to the staff, health facility staff and/or local partners to improve planning, management and delivery.
  • Implement health monitoring systems and record keeping methods that support routine country-level, international, inter-agency, and donor reporting as appropriate.
  • Support the team in the analyses of medical data, activity indicators and quality of care.
  • Provide a summary of recommended areas of improvement, areas of success, analysis of data databases to report on key indicators. Advise on improved methodologies when applicable.

Program Development

  • Assess health and nutrition needs of populations affected by the conflict
  • Stay up to date with all regional and country-specific response plans by the U.N., donor’s active in the health and nutrition sectors, and other key actors
  • Provide technical input, writing and budgetary input for new program design. Writing proposals is an essential requirement of this position.
  • Interface with key donors (UNICEF, EU, UNHCR, DFID etc) regarding health, nutrition and other related programs
  • Share methods, approaches and tools with MAGNA colleagues across the region, and contribute toward MAGNA's regional response strategy by ensuring programmatic coherence, innovation and responsiveness

Qualifications & requirements

  • Significant professional experience and education in a project management capacity minimum of 3-4 years, international and/or healthcare/medical management preferred
  • This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment
  • Significant professional experience in a low-resource or emergency setting and in similar position
  • Experience with health and nutrition needs assessments of populations affected by the conflict
  • Extensive experience (professional or travel) outside of your home country, experience in remote/low-resource settings is an asset
  • Proven HR management and communication skills leading a multidisciplinary team
  • Demonstrable experience in supervising, managing, coaching and training
  • Strong organization skills
  • Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to detail
  • Security management
  • Proven affinity with humanitarian and medical issues in complex crisis situations
  • Excellent negotiation and diplomacy skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Willingness to work in unstable environments
  • Ability to represent MAGNA with national and international counterparts.
  • D**eep understanding and application of humanitarian principles**
  • Excellent people and communication skills
  • Strong English skills required, Arabic is assets
  • Strong writing skills
  • Leadership
  • Knowledge of U.N. agencies and other international emergency response and development actors

How to apply:

Interested applicants can send only their CV including education, qualifications, contact number and relevant documents: by email, to address ocb@magna.org.

The email subject line MUST include in the title of email the following to be considered: “**FOC Iraq**”. E-mails without job title will not be reviewed.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Only European candidates are eligible for the post opening. Please ensure that you provide appropriate contact information (e-mail, mobile, etc.) and 3 professional references.

Country Finance Administrator - ERBIL

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Organization: Terre des Hommes Italia
Closing date: 11 Feb 2018

Position: Country Finance Administrator**

Location: Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Contract duration: 1 year ( with possible extension)

Background Information:

Terre des Hommes Italy is a Italian organization based in Milano .As a non-profit organization, Terre des Hommes Italy aims to improve the quality of life of children in difficult circumstances all over the world, regardless of race, faith and/or political orientation and to have their rights as laid down in the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child, protected and assured. The objective of TdH is to increase access to and use of quality education, health and other social and economic services for children in need within their own community, prevent violations of their rights and respond to emergency situations.

Terre des Hommes Italy is working in North Iraq with several project on Child Protection in Erbil.

Terre des hommes Italy is seeking an Country Administrator & Financial officer.

Responsibilities:

•Ensure compliance with Tdh Italy and donor standards, rules and regulations as well as financial, administrative and logistic procedures during program/project

•Planning, implementation and closure and ensure that they are implemented, used and adhered to donors rules and regulation.

•Ensure sound planning and preparation of budgets, amendments and forecasts together with the Country Coordinator and key staff .

•Ensure the sound financial management of the Projects and provide support, training and advice to program/project teams working closely together with the local management and administrative staff.

•Review, approve and submit donor financial reports/liquidations and ensure that they are prepared in line with Tdh Italy and donor reporting requirements

•Assist the Program Manager in the management of diverse contracts donors bodies

•Ensure correct utilization of Tdh Italy and donor procurement guidelines

•Supervise and monitor relevant logistics and administrative staff to ensure that Tdh Italy administration, logistic and finance systems are in place and applied and provide training as necessary

•Strengthen and develop systems for inventory management and stock controls

•Systematize management of Tdh italy vehicle fleet including usage, maintenance and fuel management for all offices

•Assist the Country Representative in HR management, establishing and enforcing compliance with national staff policies, procedures and guidelines

•Strengthen local staff to take on greater role in the management of finance, logistic and administration through close accompaniment during key project phases, on-the-job trainings and capacity building workshops

Qualifications and Skills

•Minimum 3 years post qualification experience in logistics and/or administrative and financial management

•In depth knowledge of logistics and procurement practices and standards, financial control systems, accounting, budget planning and financial reporting in humanitarian aid projects

•Proven experience in administrative standards and requirements of donors, previous experience with BMZ, Europe Aid , UNHCR, UNNICE and Italian Cooperation would be an asset

•Ability to be a flexible team player in a multicultural environment

• Experience to analyses staff development needs and to contribute to the delivery of training and coaching at an individual and group level.

•Focused individual with capacity to plan and manage in a multiple deadline-working environment

•Capacity to work under stress and in an emergency situation.

•Physical and mental strength

•Ability to adapt to a challenging living and working environment

•Fully computer literate (Microsoft Office, accounting software), ability to implement new software packages in field locations.

  • Familiarity of working with computer based financial systems so as to be able to develop / maintain, and give guidance on, electronic and manual project financial monitoring / reporting systems.

  • Demonstration of the ability to be able to work autonomously, set own work plan, meet tight deadlines and balance competing priorities, with a willingness to undertake frequent travel

Languages

•Fluency in English

  • Knowledge of Arabic is an asset

Educational Background:

Advanced university degree in one of the following areas is preferred: Finance Management, Business Administration, Management, International Economics, International Development, Contract/Commercial Law.

Conditions:

•Start date: March 1, 2017

•Duty Station: Erbil – Kurdistan Region of Iraq , with regular trips to project locations

•Duration of contract: 12 months (extendable) Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package, transport, housing allowance, annual return flight and R&R regulation


How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to send their motivational letter, resume, copies of certificates and three references by e-mail addressed to: e-mail Address: info@tdhitaly.org ; subject Adm&finance IRAQ.

The deadline for applications is 11 February 2018. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted within a week after this date.


Lebanon: Admin/Fin Coordinator (AFC)

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Organization: MAGNA
Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 15 Feb 2018

POSITION OVERVIEW

MAGNA is looking for a Admin/Fin Coordinator (AFC). AFC is responsible for the overall management of financial, accounting, budgetary, administrative, HR and legal aspects of the projects in order to guarantee rigorous and transparent procedures and to fulfil the objectives of the mission and to respect MAGNA’s and donors’ guidelines. The Admin/Fin Coordinator works in close collaboration with the technical advisers at the headquarters.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Duration: 1/2/2018 for six months with possibility of extension

Location: Based in Beirut, Lebanon and covering operations in Lebanon, Syria and Iraq

Reports to: Operational Manager and Finance Manager

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

To setup and operate SAGA accounting system for MAGNA missions in Lebanon, Syria and Iraq

Cash management:

  • Prepare the monthly treasury sheet for each used currency.

  • Prepare and ensure the timely submission of forecast of expenditures.

  • Conduct a daily management of cash boxes, maintain an updated cashbook for each petty cash box, record immediately every single transaction IN/OUT of the cashbox in the cashbook, ensure the cashbooks balance reflect at any time the actual amount of cash kept in the cash boxes.

  • Payment of salaries, incentives and per diems

  • Monitor cash flow on a daily basis, forecasting cash flow based on the work plan by the program, making sure that all parts of the organization have enough cash to pay for their activities and advising the management on investing any cash reserves

  • Payment and close follow-up of utility bills and other recurrent expenses, maintain basic tables (contract follow-up, rents and insurances, subscriptions, service contracts, etc.

  • Responsible for quality of vouchers: ensure they are in strict compliance with MAGNA standards and Finance guideline.

  • Ensure that the funds are available in the base to accommodate project needs and settle obligations.

  • Coordinate request for unresolved fund issues.

Accountancy and finance management:

  • Receive validated forecasts of expenditures for the month.

  • Responsible for the cash payments and reporting into MAGNA accounting software SAGA.

  • Responsible for the good documentation, cash control, and the correct used of accounting codes.

  • Responsible for budget follow up and the correct used of all the donor codes.

  • Responsible for filling all financial documentation for cash and expense management for the duty station.

  • Assist in cash planning and forecast for the duty station.

  • Responsible for elaboration, maintenance, and reconciliation of cashbooks.

  • Ensures that MAGNA procedures on finances and accounting are properly followed.
    Follow up monthly expenditures of the duty station in coordination with the Field

  • Coordinator and Financial Manager at HQ.

  • Provide financial reports and forecasts.

  • Follow up of all expenditures in coordination with the Field Project Coordinator.

  • Ensure all payments, purchasing as well as validation and control of receipts to suppliers are complying with MAGNA financial guideline, Prepare request for payments by cheque / bank transfer, for the Field Project Coordinator.

  • To visit field project sites to check and to verify expenditures and support them in their capacity building /strengthening.

  • Preparation of bank reconciliations for all the bank accounts and present them to

  • Field Project Coordinator for approval.

  • Preparation of support documents e.g. time sheets, contracts, vouchers then preparing the financial reports in liaison with field offices and ensure that all financial reporting deadlines are met.

  • Carry any other duties as may be directed by the Field Project Coordinator and HQ management.

  • To perform any other work-related duties as required.

HR management in the base and sub-base

  • Prepare employment contracts, end of contracts; arrange insurance for all staff.

  • Supervise staff attendance/ maintain leave record and balances for all staff.

  • Prepare payrolls.

  • Manage any HR request.

  • Participates to qualitative appraisal and development planning processes.

  • Participates in the organization of training sessions and registration processes.

  • Supports a proper and fair dismissal process.

  • Assures documentation supporting qualitative end of contract process respecting legal requirements.

  • Assist in the supervision of all movements of personnel from/to mission/project/home and all related formalities (briefing, visa, accommodation, trial period, extension of mission, early return, etc.)

  • Act as a liaison between the MAGNA’s Lebanon employees and the MAGNA management.

  • Coordinate needs of the base and sub-base for additional personnel, facilitate and document recruitment and hiring.

  • Process and forward original information of the hired candidate for centralized personnel files in Lebanon.

  • Follow up the administrative information concerning the international experts posted in the duty station.

  • To advice MAGNA management on HR policies in accordance with law and general practices.

  • To perform any other work-related duties as required.

Legal framework

Regarding to the position of MAGNA in the country, establish all formalities could be required by the local authorities, within the times allowed.

Prepares the various contracts and follow-up the existence letters of MAGNA responsibility

Checks on the existence, monitoring and the archiving of all documents and contracts

Communication and reporting

Writes a monthly admin report

Participates to the weekly team meeting

Capitalisation and Filing

Sets up or reinforces the archiving procedures and ensure a proper filing process

Qualifications & requirements

  • Master Degree/Diploma in Business Administration/Accounting/Economy/or Finance

  • Working experience in the field of Finance and at least 2 years experiences working with NGOs, other international agencies

  • Good Budget Development Skills

  • Strong information technology skills (computer skill Excel, Word and good command of the SAGA software would be an asset)

  • Fluent in written and spoken English obligatory, French is an asset

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and team working with different groups and nationalities

  • Good Management and Communication Skills


How to apply:

Interested applicants can send only their CV including education, qualifications, contact number and relevant documents: by email, to address ocb@magna.org.

The email subject line MUST include in the title of email the following to be considered: “**AFC MAGNA**”. E-mails without job title will not be reviewed.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Only European candidates are eligible for the post opening. Please ensure that you provide appropriate contact information (e-mail, mobile, etc.) and 3 professional references.

Lebanon: Project Manager

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Organization: Terre des Hommes Italia
Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 23 Feb 2018

Background:

Terre des Hommes Italia (TDH IT) is an International NGO member of the International Federation Terre des Hommes, and of several Italian NGO coordinating bodies, including CINI, the Italian Network of International NGOs.

We implement relief and mid-term programs and projects in 22 countries in the fields of education, primary health, protection, livelihood, PSS and children’s rights.

Since the beginning of the Syria crisis, with the support of various donors (ECHO, UNICEF, UNHCR, AICS, Private Donors, Terre des hommes NL) TDH IT has aided Syrian refugee families fleeing their country and looking for shelter in Lebanon, as well as to the Lebanese host communities. At present we work in North and South Lebanon, in Beka'a and Mount Lebanon as well as in the Palestinian Refugee Camps.

Within this context, Terre des Hommes Italia is looking for an experienced Project Manager on the UNHCR-funded intervention “Enhancing the access to education for refugee children and community empowerment in Beirut and Mount Lebanon” implemented by TDH-Italia in Mount Lebanon, within the deadlines established in the contract signed with the donor.

Terms of Reference for the Position:

Position: Project Manager

Duty station: Beirut

Starting date: as soon as possible

Contract duration: until 31/12/2018

Line Manager: Program Manager/Head of Office

The PM is responsible for the proper implementation of the project, as well as for the achievement of the planned results and impact, in line with TDH standards and strategy and according to the contractual conditions. Within the scope of her/his functions, the Project Manager will respond to the Head of Office and will support him in the coordination among departments, sectors, and programs of the office, through:

· Actively participating to the coordination and planning of the activities within the office’s area of competence, along with other managerial staff;

· Leading the committee that manages the project activities and/or the activities whose competence is in line with what agreed with the Head of Office;

· Participating to all the tasks related to the sector consolidation by supporting and implementing suggestions/indications from sector experts concerning the management of both staff and activities;

· Participating to all the tasks related to MEAL consolidation by supporting and implementing suggestions/indications of the M&E Manager concerning the management of both staff and activities;

· Facilitating the insertion and the synergy between projects/programs and sectors, within the scope of her/his functions;

· Supporting the Head of Office in the implementation of the strategy agreed upon for the consolidation of TDH-Italia and the strengthening of the relations between the different departments (Program, Admin, Logistics, Procurement, HR) that support -and are supported by- the project at issue.

Specifically, with the support of experts or dedicated staff, the PM is directly responsible for:

· Selection of project staff;

· General coordination of the project staff;

· Programmatic coordination through regular weekly meetings with the project staff and field visits;

· Planning, supervision and monitoring of the project activities in terms of both activities and quality;

· Preparation and management of the procurement plans, in line with office and delegation’s modalities and timing;

· Management of contracts for staff, supplies and services in line with the donor as well as TDH Italia standards and the local legal framework, within its area of competence;

· Administrative and financial management of the project, in line with TDH Italia manual and Project Partnership Agreement; approval/rejection of payments based on what agreed with the Head of Office and the Delegation, in respect of the Segregation of Duties, cost-efficiency principles, synergy, transparency, accountability;

  • Development of donor relations on both local and regional level, under the supervision of the Head of Office;
  • Management and submission to the Head of Office/Delegation of the collaboration agreements/protocols (Memorandum of Understanding) with the partners for the managing and/or implementation of the project (to be signed by the Delegate);
  • Drawing up of the mid-term and final reports to be submitted to the Office and consequently to UNHCR, according to what agreed in the Project Partnership Agreement and upon approval of the Desk/TDH Italia Delegate;
  • Proper implementation of both donors’ and internal administrative monitoring activities, in coordination with the administrative department;
  • Coordination with local and international NGOs as well as United Nation Agencies operating in the area;
  • Regular reporting on the project progress to the regional UNHCR Office in Beirut;
  • Participation to the evaluation and monitoring visits established during the project implementation by the Program Manager, the HQ, and the UNHCR;
  • Reporting to the County Delegate and the Program Manager through narrative project performance reports, within the timing established and upon Delegation/Program’s request;
  • Support in the elaboration of new proposals, in line with TDH Italia strategy, according to the upcoming opportunities throughout the year;

Finally, the PM will be responsible to ensure the donor, TDH It and local partners, if any, of the following:

· The intervention respects the dignity and autonomy of the people involved;

· The intervention respects the donor’s guidelines, regarding disability, gender-related issues, child protection standards, and communication modalities;

· The intervention will be in line with TDH Italia management procedure in respect of the Code of Conduct, concerning the pursuit of children's rights, impartiality, neutrality and independence of the humanitarian action operating with no discrimination of religious, political and gender nature, and promoting the equality of individuals.

The parties may also jointly define new activities that may be proven necessary or useful, particularly concerning the support for educational activities conducted by the Foundation in Lebanon.

Qualification requested:

• University Degree
• Perfect Command of the English (written and spoken) language. Sound knowledge of Italian is a plus, working knowledge of Arabic is an asset. (the candidate will undergo a language test)
3 to 5 years of experience in managing mid-term interventions abroad (of which at least2 years of work experience in Middle East and at least 3 years in similar positions, managing UN/UNHCR-funded actions)
• Perfect knowledge of all the phases of the PCM and the main institutional donors' procedures.

• Ability to work in partnership with local organizations and under stressful conditions
• Ability to work in team
• Problem solving skills
• Good IT skills with high proficiency in word and excel

Holding a passport which gives easy access to Lebanon and Jordan is imperative.

Since the position advertised for is unaccompanied, TDH will not be responsible for providing benefits for the PM’s family members.


How to apply:

Interested candidate who possess all above-mentioned requirements are invited to send a CV, listing at least three references and a motivation letter to: info@tdhitaly.org, quoting the reference code: Leb 02-2018 PM not later than February 23rd, 2018.

TDH apologizes in advance as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Due to time constraints, TDH reserves the right to start the selection process (including offering the position in case a suitable candidate is found) before the post’s closing date.

Iraq: Child Protection/Case management expert - Re Posted

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Organization: Terre des Hommes Italia
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 17 Mar 2018

Position: Child Protection/Case management expert

Location: IRAQ

Start Date: January 15th, 2018

Period: 12 months

Deadline for Application: 6 January 2018

Background:

Terre des Hommes Italy is looking for a case management expert to support the implementation of the child protection projects in Iraq. The person selected should provide technical support to the project managers and field staff as well as provide trainings for internal staff and external actors.

The selected person will be based in Erbil with daily presence in the field and frequent missions in Baghdad.

The position

The Child Protection/Case management expert is responsible for the implementation of the day to day activities of the child protection/case management . This will include the management and capacity building of national staff.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise the quality of the case management services provided by TdH IT staff in the framework of our CP intervention through specific training and on the job mentoring;

  • Support the project managers for the technical aspects of the projects in implementing, planning, monitoring and timely reporting (weekly and monthly reports) of child protection incidents and concerns, trends and patterns analysis, and inputs to advocacy.

  • Support and coach the child protection team in daily activities (e.g. focus group discussions, key informant interviews, observation, case management, creation of community based protection groups, capacity building, trainings, among others) and ensure the implementation is in accordance with relevant TDH standards, guidelines and in coordination with relevant actors in the field;

  • Revise and update (if needed) the technical tools, forms and data base used by the field staff in coordination with the project managers;

  • Structure and conduct case management training for internal TdH IT staff and external actors (governmental staff members, other NGOs staff, etc);

  • Support any improvements to existing Protection tools, including Protection Monitoring Tools, the case management system and approaches regarding community based protection mechanisms

  • Analyze the child protection situation and concerns in the different location where TdH IT is implementing its project and provide punctual reports;

  • Attend relevant meeting in coordination with the head of mission;

  • Support the project managers and head of missions in drafting project proposals and other documents.

    SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED

  • At least 3 years of experience with international humanitarian programmes, ideally in new or protracted crisis situations. Previous work experience in Middle East will be considered an asset;

  • At least 2 year of experience with implementating protection activities on-the-ground in new or protracted criris contexts, preferably with management experience;

  • Relevant experience working in collaboration and coordination with other protection partners and civil society/community based organizations;

  • University Degree in law, public international law, humanitarian law, international relations, political science, social work,; Psychology, Child Protection and similar fields

  • Demonstrated ability to conduct trainings and capacity building activities on protection and human rights related topics, including on-the-job coaching and mentoring of national staff;

  • Proven advocacy skills and experience with engagement on protection issues within the humanitarian infrastructure;

  • Strong interpersonal communication and writing skills;

  • Professional fluency in English. Arabic is a strong asset

  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;

  • Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;

  • Ability to go beyond established procedures and models, creation of new approaches;

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;

  • Cultural sensitivity, consensus teambuilding, and adaptability will be considered a strong asset;

  • Experience in an insecure context and experience of responsibility for security management is an asset.

  • Prior experience of working in Iraq will be considered an asset January


How to apply:

Send your cv and cover letter with at least three references, to info@tdhitaly.org with the subject CASE MANAGEMENT EXPERT IRAQ by March 17th , 2018. Just candidates sending the requested documents will be considered for the recruitment process. Candidates invited to interview will receive an email. Unsuccessful candidates at this stage will not receive a response.

PLEASE WE KINDLY ASK THE PERSON THAT APPLY TO THE PREVIOUS VACANCY DON'T SEND TO US THEIR APPLICATION.

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Admin/Fin Coordinator (AFC)

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Organization: MAGNA
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan
Closing date: 08 Apr 2018

POSITION OVERVIEW

MAGNA is looking for a Admin/Fin Coordinator (AFC). AFC is responsible for the overall management of financial, accounting, budgetary, administrative, HR and legal aspects of the projects in order to guarantee rigorous and transparent procedures and to fulfil the objectives of the mission and to respect MAGNA’s and donors’ guidelines. The Admin/Fin Coordinator works in close collaboration with the technical advisers at the headquarters.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Duration: 1/5/2018 for six months with possibility of extension

Location: Based in Juba or Kinshasa, covering operations in South Sudan and DR Congo

Reports to: Operational Manager and Finance Manager

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

To setup and operate SAGA accounting system for MAGNA missions in South Sudan and DR Congo

Cash management:

  • Prepare the monthly treasury sheet for each used currency.
  • Prepare and ensure the timely submission of forecast of expenditures.
  • Conduct a daily management of cash boxes, maintain an updated cashbook for each petty cash box, record immediately every single transaction IN/OUT of the cashbox in the cashbook, ensure the cashbooks balance reflect at any time the actual amount of cash kept in the cash boxes.
  • Payment of salaries, incentives and per diems
  • Monitor cash flow on a daily basis, forecasting cash flow based on the work plan by the program, making sure that all parts of the organization have enough cash to pay for their activities and advising the management on investing any cash reserves
  • Payment and close follow-up of utility bills and other recurrent expenses, maintain basic tables (contract follow-up, rents and insurances, subscriptions, service contracts, etc.
  • Responsible for quality of vouchers: ensure they are in strict compliance with MAGNA standards and Finance guideline.
  • Ensure that the funds are available in the base to accommodate project needs and settle obligations.
  • Coordinate request for unresolved fund issues.

Accountancy and finance management:

  • Receive validated forecasts of expenditures for the month.
  • Responsible for the cash payments and reporting into MAGNA accounting software SAGA.
  • Responsible for the good documentation, cash control, and the correct used of accounting codes.
  • Responsible for budget follow up and the correct used of all the donor codes.
  • Responsible for filling all financial documentation for cash and expense management for the duty station.
  • Assist in cash planning and forecast for the duty station.
  • Responsible for elaboration, maintenance, and reconciliation of cashbooks.
  • Ensures that MAGNA procedures on finances and accounting are properly followed.
    Follow up monthly expenditures of the duty station in coordination with the Field
  • Coordinator and Financial Manager at HQ.
  • Provide financial reports and forecasts.
  • Follow up of all expenditures in coordination with the Field Project Coordinator.
  • Ensure all payments, purchasing as well as validation and control of receipts to suppliers are complying with MAGNA financial guideline, Prepare request for payments by cheque / bank transfer, for the Field Project Coordinator.
  • To visit field project sites to check and to verify expenditures and support them in their capacity building /strengthening.
  • Preparation of bank reconciliations for all the bank accounts and present them to
  • Field Project Coordinator for approval.
  • Preparation of support documents e.g. time sheets, contracts, vouchers then preparing the financial reports in liaison with field offices and ensure that all financial reporting deadlines are met.
  • Carry any other duties as may be directed by the Field Project Coordinator and HQ management.
  • To perform any other work-related duties as required.

HR management in the base and sub-base

  • Prepare employment contracts, end of contracts; arrange insurance for all staff.
  • Supervise staff attendance/ maintain leave record and balances for all staff.
  • Prepare payrolls.
  • Manage any HR request.
  • Participates to qualitative appraisal and development planning processes.
  • Participates in the organization of training sessions and registration processes.
  • Supports a proper and fair dismissal process.
  • Assures documentation supporting qualitative end of contract process respecting legal requirements.
  • Assist in the supervision of all movements of personnel from/to mission/project/home and all related formalities (briefing, visa, accommodation, trial period, extension of mission, early return, etc.)
  • Act as a liaison between the MAGNA’s Lebanon employees and the MAGNA management.
  • Coordinate needs of the base and sub-base for additional personnel, facilitate and document recruitment and hiring.
  • Process and forward original information of the hired candidate for centralized personnel files in Lebanon.
  • Follow up the administrative information concerning the international experts posted in the duty station.
  • To advice MAGNA management on HR policies in accordance with law and general practices.
  • To perform any other work-related duties as required.

Legal framework

Regarding to the position of MAGNA in the country, establish all formalities could be required by the local authorities, within the times allowed.

Prepares the various contracts and follow-up the existence letters of MAGNA responsibility

Checks on the existence, monitoring and the archiving of all documents and contracts

Communication and reporting

Writes a monthly admin report

Participates to the weekly team meeting

Capitalisation and Filing

Sets up or reinforces the archiving procedures and ensure a proper filing process

Qualifications & requirements

  • Master Degree/Diploma in Business Administration/Accounting/Economy/or Finance
  • Working experience in the field of Finance and at least 2 years experiences working with NGOs, other international agencies
  • Good Budget Development Skills
  • Strong information technology skills (computer skill excel, word and good command of the SAGA software would be an asset)
  • Fluent in written and spoken English and French obligatory
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and team working with different groups and nationalities
  • Good Management and Communication Skills

How to apply:

Interested applicants can send only their CV including education, qualifications, contact number and relevant documents: by email, to address ocb@magna.org.

The email subject line MUST include in the title of email the following to be considered: “**AFC SSD/DRC**”. E-mails without job title will not be reviewed.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Only European candidates are eligible for the post opening. Please ensure that you provide appropriate contact information (e-mail, mobile, etc.) and 3 professional references.

Iraq: Project manager for child protection project. - Local Contract

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Organization: Terre des Hommes Italia
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 02 Apr 2018

Position:Project manager for child protection project.

Location: IRAQ - ERBIL

Start Date: May 1st 2018

Period: 8 months

Deadline for Application: April 2nd 2018

Background:

Terre des Hommes Italy is a leader NGO in the field of child protection. Recently it has been starting a child protection intervention in Baghdad focusing on capacity building, case management and unaccompanied children.

Responsibilities:

  • Select the project staff and supervise their daily work and performance;

  • Organize and supervise the project activities assuring the achievement of the project goals;

  • Draft internal and external narrative report;

  • Collect, organize and analyze relevant data;

  • Manage the project budget assuring the compliance with TdH Italy and UNICEF regulation;

  • Keep the relationship with all the stakeholders involved, including also the attendance to relevant meeting.

    SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED

  • At least 2 years of experience in a similar position, better if in field of protection/child protection

  • Background in Pedagogy, Education, Social Sciences

  • Knowledge of case management and child protection is a strong asset

  • Availability to travel inside Iraq for short missions

  • Iraqi Nationality is strong asset.

  • Fluency in oral and written Arab and English is compulsory

  • Strong conceptual and practical understanding of Child Protection issues and approaches in humanitarian contexts, including the constraints/risks and cultural sensitivities of work in Iraq.


How to apply:

Send your cv and cover letter with at least three references, to recruitment_iq@tdhitaly.org with the subject PROJECT MANAGER IRAQ by April 2nd 2018. Just candidates sending the requested documents will be considered for the recruitment process. Candidates invited to interview will receive an email. Unsuccessful candidates at this stage will not receive a response.

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