Job Title:Program Manager, Operations, Karamoja, Uganda (983)
Karamoja, Uganda - The Program Manager, Operations will be responsible for all field-level logistical and security coordination for Samaritan’s Purse (SP) in Karamoja. The Program Manager, Operations will be responsible for managing all regional logistical support and spearheading security protocols. It will also be required to effectively oversee a team of staff responsible for field-level procurement and fleet management, as well as maintenance of inventory and asset lists. As Security Focal Point for the region, this leader will be responsible for preparation, maintenance, implementation and monitoring of the regional security plan and procedures, ensuring that SP’s in-country leadership is kept up-to-date with new and ongoing emergencies. This position will also represent SP at select district governmental coordination forums.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervise, manage and provide leadership to the Nakapiripirit Logistics Coordinator and Karamoja Field Mechanic, including performance review, ongoing direction, support, encouragement and correction
• Oversee procurement requests, purchase orders and effective delivery of items
• Maintain up-to-date inventory and appropriate stock for essential office supplies
• Ensure regular maintenance of back-up power supplies
• Ensure regular upkeep and maintenance of office facilities, including actively pursuing opportunities to improve grounds/facilities conditions
• Ensure vehicles are in good running condition, needed service dates are scheduled and SP vehicle policies are adhered to
• Submit monthly reports for logistics, inventory and fleet management
• Design and implement appropriate security procedures in partnership with Project Managers
• Provide staff with training on security procedures and how to maintain personal safety
• Develop and maintain relationships with diverse personnel who impact security of SP staff and operations, including cultural, government, military, police, UN and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) leaders
• Ensure all Karamoja offices are in compliance with security protocols, including standard operating procedures, site safety checklist, emergency preparedness and evacuation plans
• Monitor potential and present threats and keep supervisor informed of trends
• Supervise, manage and provide leadership to security and domestic staff, including performance review, ongoing direction, support, encouragement and correction
• Coordinate payment of monthly office vendors
• Streamline administrative & operational procedures for Karamoja region in order to enhance programmatic effectiveness, in collaboration with Project Managers
• Represent the organization at regional security coordination meetings for Karamoja
• Represent the organization at district-level coordination meetings as required
• Plus any further duties as assigned by the Security/Logistics Manager or Country Director
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in development management, business administration, public administration, logistics, supply chain management, communications or related field.; or one to two years related experience and/or training in a relevant work environment in administration, operational management, finance, information technology and/or office- base management; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous work experience with an INGO, preferred
• Thorough knowledge of office administration, organizational management, logistics and supply chain management
• Experience in establishing systems and policies for asset management, real time inventory and procurement for multimillion dollar projects
• Experience in project cycle management in a developing context
• Experience living or working in a conflict or insecure environment
• Field experience and knowledge of the region is a strong asset
• Strong analytical and leadership skills
• Strong writing and oral communication skills
12 month contract with the potential for renewal
To Apply;
http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/employment_listings/position_listing_intl/program_manager_operations_karamoja_uganda_983/
Monday, 9 January 2012
Deputy Country Director Job Vacancy at International Relief Kenya
Job Title:Deputy Country Director, Kenya (985)
Nairobi, Kenya - The Deputy Country Director (DCD) is responsible to assist the Country Director (CD) in activities that promote the success of field programs and staff development. Management responsibilities include government and donor relations, program design and implementation, grants, budgets, daily field operations, and field staff support.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work with the CD to create and articulate a clear vision and strategy for Samaritan’s Purse (SP) in the field
• Perform field assessments, identify needs, and design appropriate response programs in coordination with the CD and area Program Managers (PM)
• Make periodic visits to SP field sites to provide field staff support, address programmatic challenges, and explore potential program possibilities
• Assist in writing proposals, creating budgets, and planning new activities
• Lead and coordinate field support team including Human Resource and Administration Manager and Operations Manager in conjunction with the CD
• Coordinate Finance and Program Managers in conjunction with the CD
• Maintain organizational and operational policies and procedures of SP
• Prepare and submit monthly narrative and programmatic field reports to the CD
• Monitor financial accountability, and ensure systems are in place to monitor accountability
• Provide professional representation for SP with government officials, dignitaries, other Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and visitors as requested
• Ensure SP compliance with legal and cultural requirements
• Monitor potential and present emergencies and keep SP informed of events, including crisis response
• Liaise with donors and potential partners in identifying and pursuing potential program and funding opportunities
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the field support team
• Responsible for orienting new staff; planning, assigning, and directing work of key managers; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Be a spiritual leader within the SP team
• All other duties deemed necessary by the Regional Director or Country Director
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree and two years related experience
• Previous experience working overseas, particularly in Africa
• Extensive field humanitarian experience in a management role
• Experience in leading a large team, particularly experience in cross-cultural team leadership
• Possess strong organizational and communication skills
• Possess strong networking skills
• Knowledge of project planning and implementation
• Understanding and experience in logistics
• Experience of financial and administrative coordination
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable
• Ability to operate for extended periods in austere conditions
• Willingness to travel frequently
• Willingness to stay in the field for extended periods
• Ability to coordinate activities with local involvement and establish working relationships with other NGOs
• Knowledge of computer systems and its applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook
• Good team-worker and able to live and work closely with a team
• Ability to drive a standard transmission vehicle in rough road and extremely muddy conditions
24 month contract with the potential for renewal
To Apply;
http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/employment_listings/position_listing_intl/deputy_country_director_kenya_985/
Nairobi, Kenya - The Deputy Country Director (DCD) is responsible to assist the Country Director (CD) in activities that promote the success of field programs and staff development. Management responsibilities include government and donor relations, program design and implementation, grants, budgets, daily field operations, and field staff support.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work with the CD to create and articulate a clear vision and strategy for Samaritan’s Purse (SP) in the field
• Perform field assessments, identify needs, and design appropriate response programs in coordination with the CD and area Program Managers (PM)
• Make periodic visits to SP field sites to provide field staff support, address programmatic challenges, and explore potential program possibilities
• Assist in writing proposals, creating budgets, and planning new activities
• Lead and coordinate field support team including Human Resource and Administration Manager and Operations Manager in conjunction with the CD
• Coordinate Finance and Program Managers in conjunction with the CD
• Maintain organizational and operational policies and procedures of SP
• Prepare and submit monthly narrative and programmatic field reports to the CD
• Monitor financial accountability, and ensure systems are in place to monitor accountability
• Provide professional representation for SP with government officials, dignitaries, other Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and visitors as requested
• Ensure SP compliance with legal and cultural requirements
• Monitor potential and present emergencies and keep SP informed of events, including crisis response
• Liaise with donors and potential partners in identifying and pursuing potential program and funding opportunities
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the field support team
• Responsible for orienting new staff; planning, assigning, and directing work of key managers; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Be a spiritual leader within the SP team
• All other duties deemed necessary by the Regional Director or Country Director
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree and two years related experience
• Previous experience working overseas, particularly in Africa
• Extensive field humanitarian experience in a management role
• Experience in leading a large team, particularly experience in cross-cultural team leadership
• Possess strong organizational and communication skills
• Possess strong networking skills
• Knowledge of project planning and implementation
• Understanding and experience in logistics
• Experience of financial and administrative coordination
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable
• Ability to operate for extended periods in austere conditions
• Willingness to travel frequently
• Willingness to stay in the field for extended periods
• Ability to coordinate activities with local involvement and establish working relationships with other NGOs
• Knowledge of computer systems and its applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook
• Good team-worker and able to live and work closely with a team
• Ability to drive a standard transmission vehicle in rough road and extremely muddy conditions
24 month contract with the potential for renewal
To Apply;
http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/employment_listings/position_listing_intl/deputy_country_director_kenya_985/
Head of Mission Job Vacancy at Solidarités International Sudan
Job Title:Head of Mission
Solidarités International
Job Description
Solidarités International is a French humanitarian organization which provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. For over 30 years the association has focused on meeting three vital needs – water, food and shelter – by carrying out emergency programmes followed by longer-term reconstruction projects. Whilst fully respecting the assisted populations’ customs and culture, Solidarités International’s programmes are implemented through the joint expertise of around 150 expatriates and 1500 local managerial staff and employees. Solidarités International is currently present in Africa (Burundi, Central African Republic, Southern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Liberia, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, Zimbabwe), in Asia (Afghanistan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Myanmar) and in Haiti.
CONTEXT OF INTERVENTION
Since the signing of the CPA in 2005, South Sudan has functioned with a semi-autonomous government (GoSS) and military force (SPLA). The implementation of the CPA has been marked by a difficult relationship between NCP and SPLM , who are the sole signatories and guarantors of the agreement. General elections took place in April 2010 and were marked by accusations of rigging, intimidation and violence, although declared successful by the governments of the north and south. And contentious issues plagued the CPA implementation centring on border demarcation, disputed census results and integrated North-South military deployments. The election itself was an important milestone for the GoSS leading up to the January Referendum, despite election outcomes causing localised armed conflict in two different states. The final objective of the CPA was the January 2011 Referendum vote, which confirmed the South’s desire to become and independent nation. The South will officially secede from North Sudan in July 2011, becoming the youngest nation in the world.
Juba, the capital of South Sudan, has changed significantly since the CPA was signed. The town has undergone a profound transition from a landlocked garrison town to an important economic centre close to Uganda and Kenya, as one of the main states in the sub region. Managing the transition from such a low baseline is an enormous challenge for the new and inexperienced GoSS among many other priorities in the 9 other states of the South. Progress is being made but the challenges of rebuilding Juba to address the needs of the local populations remain many.
In Juba, the process is more about integration for the very first time than proper re-integration. The issue for the people living in Juba (refugees, returnees and IDPs) is to establish relationships and trust between each other, accepting differences in behaviours and ways of life. If left unsupported, these processes could take a very long time and could lead to tensions with the marginalization of certain groups. For return and reintegration to be sustainable, strengthening rural and urban livelihoods and economic development must be urgently addressed.
OUTLINE OF POSITION
The Head of Mission is the Solidarités International official representative in South Sudan.
S/He is in charge of the smooth operation of all mission activities.
S/He is responsible for the safety and security of all staff and assets on the mission.
S/He proposes mission strategies, according to the geopolitical and humanitarian context and ensures implementation once it has been validated.
S/He monitors projects, ensuring that they progress in accordance with the Solidarités International Charter and Code of Ethics and Conduct and comply with internal and contractual regulations.
S/He mobilizes the material and financial resources necessary for the programs to run effectively and supervises the administration of these resources.
S/He oversees the overall coordination of the teams and operations.
S/He is the direct liaison for Solidarités International HQ.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Programme Development: – Guide the development, alongside the Deputy Head of Mission (DHoM), of the annual Strategic Programming document according to the security context, the humanitarian situation analysis, and the capacity of the organisation – Ensure all programmes fall within the framework of the Strategic Programming document – Coordinate programme activities with national authorities, UN agencies, and other international organisations – Provide guidance on programme development; review draft concepts and proposal documents for field validation before submission to HQ – Develop and maintain contact with INGOs, donors, UN agencies and local authorities
Programme Quality Management: – Ensure high-quality implementation of projects within specific time frames – Ensure optimal use of financial, human and logistics resources – Ensure the preparation of regular reports for HQ, donor agencies and partners – Oversee the management of grants and assure timely grant reporting that clearly addresses the stated goals and objectives and relates expenditure to activities – Directly supervise the Financial and Administrative Coordinator to ensure that all accounting and financial reporting requirements are respected – Facilitate all audits and follow up on all audit recommendations
Representation, Coordination and Donor Relations: – Responsible for fundraising for all future programmes in South Sudan – Represent SI and participate in the NGO Forum, humanitarian coordination forums, relevant Clusters, donor meetings, etc. – Maintain close relationships with donor representatives, sharing information and ensuring SI’s priorities and strategy are well known
Communication and Capacity-Building: – Ensure that proper channels of communication are maintained and respected inside the mission and between the mission and HQ – Provide regular and detailed reports to HQ on all key security, programmatic, country, staff and humanitarian issues in the form of weekly and monthly reporting packages – Obtain prior authorization from HQ for all new grants and contracts, international staff hiring and promotions and resource commitments – Develop, maintain and distribute regular programme brochures, informational flyers, thematic reports, programme fact sheets, etc. to key stakeholders in South Sudan
Human Resource Management: – Provide leadership, promote professional working relationships, and encourage staff – Lead the country coordination team through regular coordination meetings, ensure strong technical support, and supervise proposal/report drafts – Participate in the selection of new staff in collaboration with HQ – Conduct and monitor regular staff evaluations, follow-ups, job description updates, and standard procedures for interviews and applicant selection – Conduct briefings and debriefings with incoming and outgoing staff – Oversee the planning and implementation of internal training initiatives – Identify and resolve staff conflicts and concerns in a timely manner – Ensure that all personnel adhere to Code of Conduct
Security: In collaboration with Field Coordinators and Logistics Coordinator, the HoM has the overall responsibility for the safety and security of all SI personnel employed in the country. – Cooperate with the UN and any other relevant agencies/partners to gather and analyse updated information on security issues – Ensure the development of a relevant security information network across the country – Develop and implement security policies – Conduct regular discussions to identify and determine approaches to address staff stress levels and sense of personal security
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Masters’ degree or equivalent in law, political science, international organization management or project management or a relevant field
Fluent English (written, spoken and read)
Minimum of 3 years of experience developing and managing sustainable relief programmes (conflict and post-conflict settings), with specific skills in strategic planning, assessment, programme design and development, and monitoring and evaluation
Proven experience working in countries in political transition and insecure environments
Significant knowledge and experience of grant writing and management for major institutional donors, including: OFDA/USAID, ECHO, DFID, UN Agencies (IOM, UNICEF, FAO, WFP, UNJLC, etc) and pooled funding mechanisms, such as CHF
Ability, acquired through experience, to professionally and appropriately represent the organisation and negotiate and defend SI’s interests with a diverse range of government officials, departments and ministries, civil society organisations, and other international organisations
Significant experience of building and supervising large and culturally diverse teams of expatriate and national staff
Excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills and the ability to multi-task and support and/or fill multiple positions at one time
Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work both independently and cooperatively with team members
CONDITIONS
Salaried post: from 2100 euros gross per month, according to experience.
Solidarités International will cover accommodation and travel expenses from the expatriate’s home country to the site of the assignment. A monthly Per Diem of 500 USD will be provided to cover food and other living expenses.
Social and medical cover: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
Vacation: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of one break every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a break during the 3rd and the 9th month (with 500 euros allocated by Solidarités). He or she will also be entitled to go back to his or her home country for a 15-day period after six months spent on the mission (Solidarités will cover travel costs).
DURATION : 12 months, beginning as soon as possible.
How to Apply
Please send us a CV and cover letter either through our website or via the following link: https://emea2.recruitmentplatform.com/syndicated/private/syd_apply.cfm?I….
Solidarités International
Job Description
Solidarités International is a French humanitarian organization which provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. For over 30 years the association has focused on meeting three vital needs – water, food and shelter – by carrying out emergency programmes followed by longer-term reconstruction projects. Whilst fully respecting the assisted populations’ customs and culture, Solidarités International’s programmes are implemented through the joint expertise of around 150 expatriates and 1500 local managerial staff and employees. Solidarités International is currently present in Africa (Burundi, Central African Republic, Southern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Liberia, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, Zimbabwe), in Asia (Afghanistan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Myanmar) and in Haiti.
CONTEXT OF INTERVENTION
Since the signing of the CPA in 2005, South Sudan has functioned with a semi-autonomous government (GoSS) and military force (SPLA). The implementation of the CPA has been marked by a difficult relationship between NCP and SPLM , who are the sole signatories and guarantors of the agreement. General elections took place in April 2010 and were marked by accusations of rigging, intimidation and violence, although declared successful by the governments of the north and south. And contentious issues plagued the CPA implementation centring on border demarcation, disputed census results and integrated North-South military deployments. The election itself was an important milestone for the GoSS leading up to the January Referendum, despite election outcomes causing localised armed conflict in two different states. The final objective of the CPA was the January 2011 Referendum vote, which confirmed the South’s desire to become and independent nation. The South will officially secede from North Sudan in July 2011, becoming the youngest nation in the world.
Juba, the capital of South Sudan, has changed significantly since the CPA was signed. The town has undergone a profound transition from a landlocked garrison town to an important economic centre close to Uganda and Kenya, as one of the main states in the sub region. Managing the transition from such a low baseline is an enormous challenge for the new and inexperienced GoSS among many other priorities in the 9 other states of the South. Progress is being made but the challenges of rebuilding Juba to address the needs of the local populations remain many.
In Juba, the process is more about integration for the very first time than proper re-integration. The issue for the people living in Juba (refugees, returnees and IDPs) is to establish relationships and trust between each other, accepting differences in behaviours and ways of life. If left unsupported, these processes could take a very long time and could lead to tensions with the marginalization of certain groups. For return and reintegration to be sustainable, strengthening rural and urban livelihoods and economic development must be urgently addressed.
OUTLINE OF POSITION
The Head of Mission is the Solidarités International official representative in South Sudan.
S/He is in charge of the smooth operation of all mission activities.
S/He is responsible for the safety and security of all staff and assets on the mission.
S/He proposes mission strategies, according to the geopolitical and humanitarian context and ensures implementation once it has been validated.
S/He monitors projects, ensuring that they progress in accordance with the Solidarités International Charter and Code of Ethics and Conduct and comply with internal and contractual regulations.
S/He mobilizes the material and financial resources necessary for the programs to run effectively and supervises the administration of these resources.
S/He oversees the overall coordination of the teams and operations.
S/He is the direct liaison for Solidarités International HQ.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Programme Development: – Guide the development, alongside the Deputy Head of Mission (DHoM), of the annual Strategic Programming document according to the security context, the humanitarian situation analysis, and the capacity of the organisation – Ensure all programmes fall within the framework of the Strategic Programming document – Coordinate programme activities with national authorities, UN agencies, and other international organisations – Provide guidance on programme development; review draft concepts and proposal documents for field validation before submission to HQ – Develop and maintain contact with INGOs, donors, UN agencies and local authorities
Programme Quality Management: – Ensure high-quality implementation of projects within specific time frames – Ensure optimal use of financial, human and logistics resources – Ensure the preparation of regular reports for HQ, donor agencies and partners – Oversee the management of grants and assure timely grant reporting that clearly addresses the stated goals and objectives and relates expenditure to activities – Directly supervise the Financial and Administrative Coordinator to ensure that all accounting and financial reporting requirements are respected – Facilitate all audits and follow up on all audit recommendations
Representation, Coordination and Donor Relations: – Responsible for fundraising for all future programmes in South Sudan – Represent SI and participate in the NGO Forum, humanitarian coordination forums, relevant Clusters, donor meetings, etc. – Maintain close relationships with donor representatives, sharing information and ensuring SI’s priorities and strategy are well known
Communication and Capacity-Building: – Ensure that proper channels of communication are maintained and respected inside the mission and between the mission and HQ – Provide regular and detailed reports to HQ on all key security, programmatic, country, staff and humanitarian issues in the form of weekly and monthly reporting packages – Obtain prior authorization from HQ for all new grants and contracts, international staff hiring and promotions and resource commitments – Develop, maintain and distribute regular programme brochures, informational flyers, thematic reports, programme fact sheets, etc. to key stakeholders in South Sudan
Human Resource Management: – Provide leadership, promote professional working relationships, and encourage staff – Lead the country coordination team through regular coordination meetings, ensure strong technical support, and supervise proposal/report drafts – Participate in the selection of new staff in collaboration with HQ – Conduct and monitor regular staff evaluations, follow-ups, job description updates, and standard procedures for interviews and applicant selection – Conduct briefings and debriefings with incoming and outgoing staff – Oversee the planning and implementation of internal training initiatives – Identify and resolve staff conflicts and concerns in a timely manner – Ensure that all personnel adhere to Code of Conduct
Security: In collaboration with Field Coordinators and Logistics Coordinator, the HoM has the overall responsibility for the safety and security of all SI personnel employed in the country. – Cooperate with the UN and any other relevant agencies/partners to gather and analyse updated information on security issues – Ensure the development of a relevant security information network across the country – Develop and implement security policies – Conduct regular discussions to identify and determine approaches to address staff stress levels and sense of personal security
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Masters’ degree or equivalent in law, political science, international organization management or project management or a relevant field
Fluent English (written, spoken and read)
Minimum of 3 years of experience developing and managing sustainable relief programmes (conflict and post-conflict settings), with specific skills in strategic planning, assessment, programme design and development, and monitoring and evaluation
Proven experience working in countries in political transition and insecure environments
Significant knowledge and experience of grant writing and management for major institutional donors, including: OFDA/USAID, ECHO, DFID, UN Agencies (IOM, UNICEF, FAO, WFP, UNJLC, etc) and pooled funding mechanisms, such as CHF
Ability, acquired through experience, to professionally and appropriately represent the organisation and negotiate and defend SI’s interests with a diverse range of government officials, departments and ministries, civil society organisations, and other international organisations
Significant experience of building and supervising large and culturally diverse teams of expatriate and national staff
Excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills and the ability to multi-task and support and/or fill multiple positions at one time
Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work both independently and cooperatively with team members
CONDITIONS
Salaried post: from 2100 euros gross per month, according to experience.
Solidarités International will cover accommodation and travel expenses from the expatriate’s home country to the site of the assignment. A monthly Per Diem of 500 USD will be provided to cover food and other living expenses.
Social and medical cover: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
Vacation: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of one break every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a break during the 3rd and the 9th month (with 500 euros allocated by Solidarités). He or she will also be entitled to go back to his or her home country for a 15-day period after six months spent on the mission (Solidarités will cover travel costs).
DURATION : 12 months, beginning as soon as possible.
How to Apply
Please send us a CV and cover letter either through our website or via the following link: https://emea2.recruitmentplatform.com/syndicated/private/syd_apply.cfm?I….
TVET Specialist Job Vacancy at UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Sudan
Job Title:TVET Specialist
UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Job Description
Background and purpose
Sudan has experienced one of the longest civil wars in Africa, which was brought to an end in January 2005 with the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) between the Government of Sudan (GoS) and the SPLA/M. On 9 January 2011, a referendum was held to decide the future status of South Sudan and was concluded with an overwhelming vote of 98% in favour of independence thus South Sudan seceded from the Republic of Sudan to form a separate country.
According to the South Sudan Development Plan (2011-2013), South Sudan’s total population is estimated at approximately 8.2 million with a population growth rate of 2.1 percent per year. Fifty-one percent of South Sudanese live below the poverty line. Eighty-three of the population lives in rural areas. Eighty percent of poor households depend on agriculture for their livelihood.
Education and health indicators are among the lowest in the world, reflecting the impact of protracted conflict and limited provision of social services. The adult literacy rate in Southern Sudan is very low. According to the New Sudan Centre for Statistics and Evaluation/UNICEF the estimated adult literacy rate for males is approximately 37%, and 12% for females . Unemployment and underemployment are high, with little formal sector employment. In 2008, 53% of the working populations in Southern Sudan were unpaid family workers and only 12% were paid employees.
It is within this context that UNESCO in South Sudan plans to establish three large integrated training centers combining literacy, life skills, psychosocial support, career guidance and arrange of vocational training courses including (but not limited to) agriculture, livestock management, carpentry, building and construction, tailoring and mechanics.
The UNESCO-led initiative is for an initial pilot phase to be implemented in the three purpose-built training centers each supporting 500 beneficiaries for a three month period from 1st April 2012 to 30th June 2012. There will be a three-month preparatory phase from early January 2012 to the opening of the three training centers at the beginning of April 2012, including design of programmes, preparation of teaching and learning material, recruiting and training the trainers, and setting up the centers.
The training will be holistic and comprehensive and aims to address the psychological, social and economic dimensions of post conflict recovery. The beneficiaries will be provided with a number of programmes ranging from psychosocial and career counseling, civics and peace education, sports, introductory level vocational courses, adult literacy and numeracy, business training, and life-skills training in HIV/AIDS, financial management, gender awareness, conflict resolution and more. It is anticipated that the number of these holistic training centers will increase in the subsequent years following a successful evaluation of this first pilot phase.
Approach
UNESCO proposes an integrated approach which ensures that all the short-term objectives of the six-month pilot project also align to existing national TVET, literacy and non-formal education (NFE) policies, curricula and systems. Through the capacity building and mentoring components of the project, the management of the training centers will ultimately be handed over to the Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development.
The concurrent strengthening of TVET and non formal education national systems aims to create an overall enabling environment for sustainable livelihood outcomes beyond the duration of the first three months training in the training centers. Graduates will be encouraged and supported to continue further education and training and/or relevant livelihoods activities in their communities. In the long term, strengthened educational and TVET systems nationwide and across a range of Government sectors will ensure long term benefits to communities.
Tasks and key deliverables
The TVET Specialist will be responsible for the technical expertise, development and higher level operational management of a range of vocational training courses in three newly established and purpose-built training centres in three states of South Sudan: Western Bahr el Ghazal; Jonglei and Central Equatoria. Proposed vocational training courses will include (but not limited to): carpentry; building and construction; agriculture; livestock management; mechanics; electrical repair; and tailoring.
The overall implementation of this project will be in collaboration with a range of partners and stakeholders including: The Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development (MoLPSHRD); UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS); The International Labour Organisation (ILO); and a range of other Government of South Sudan, UN and NGO agencies.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
The development and operational management of a number of quick impact introductory vocational courses delivered across three training centres in the following locations: Central Equatoria, Western Bhar el Ghazal and Jonglei states;
Recruitment, training, coaching and performance management of national vocational trainers and vocational training and livelihood project coordinators;
Collaboration and frequent and effective communication with the Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resources Development, NGOs and partner UN agencies during implementation, and to facilitate the future integration of the vocational training courses into the Government of South Sudan’s vocational training policies and existing standardised curriculum;
Coordinate the procurement processes of contextually relevant training equipment and materials for courses in carpentry, building and construction, agriculture, mechanics and others as identified;
Technical oversight and quality assurance of a range of competency-based vocational training curricula and training methodologies aligned to existing national frameworks and systems, and to current labour market conditions in each of the states;
The development of a Trainer’s Manual to facilitate the capacity building of Master Trainers and local vocational trainers in the competency-based approach and in good pedagogical practice and methodologies;
High level operational support and supervision to practical livelihood activities, career guidance, business and vocational courses at each of the training centres including: logistics and timetabling; procurement; quality assurance of training delivery; human resource management; and risk management;
Management of career guidance activities, entrepreneurship and business training so as to ensure awareness of and a smooth transition to livelihoods options of trainees in their own communities.
The development of quantitative and qualitative data collections tools (baseline skills surveys, , training feedback forms, skills assessment, internal and external effectiveness such as drop-out rates, success rates and placement) to inform the monitoring and evaluation of the pilot phase.
Report on activities following the reporting guidelines
Qualifications and experience
An advanced university degree in a relevant field (education, economics, social science, engineering, TVET) with emphasis on post conflict or humanitarian settings;
At least 3 years experience managing vocational training programmes in similar contexts such as post conflict settings;
At least 5 years international experience, more particularly in Africa, providing technical support for TVET in developing country contexts including curricula design, teacher training and TVET institution management;
Experience working with former combatants and/or children and women affected by armed conflict.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of stakeholders and to develop consensus and partnerships;
Flexibility and adaptability to adjust to contextual challenges and needs accordingly;
Excellent oral and written communication skills, an analytical approach and ability to clearly articulate difficult concepts to diverse audiences;
Fluency in English (verbal and writing);
Familiarity with the context of South Sudan will be an important advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their full CV with an expression of interest cover letter to s.khaled@unesco.org by 18 January 2012 latest.
UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Job Description
Background and purpose
Sudan has experienced one of the longest civil wars in Africa, which was brought to an end in January 2005 with the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) between the Government of Sudan (GoS) and the SPLA/M. On 9 January 2011, a referendum was held to decide the future status of South Sudan and was concluded with an overwhelming vote of 98% in favour of independence thus South Sudan seceded from the Republic of Sudan to form a separate country.
According to the South Sudan Development Plan (2011-2013), South Sudan’s total population is estimated at approximately 8.2 million with a population growth rate of 2.1 percent per year. Fifty-one percent of South Sudanese live below the poverty line. Eighty-three of the population lives in rural areas. Eighty percent of poor households depend on agriculture for their livelihood.
Education and health indicators are among the lowest in the world, reflecting the impact of protracted conflict and limited provision of social services. The adult literacy rate in Southern Sudan is very low. According to the New Sudan Centre for Statistics and Evaluation/UNICEF the estimated adult literacy rate for males is approximately 37%, and 12% for females . Unemployment and underemployment are high, with little formal sector employment. In 2008, 53% of the working populations in Southern Sudan were unpaid family workers and only 12% were paid employees.
It is within this context that UNESCO in South Sudan plans to establish three large integrated training centers combining literacy, life skills, psychosocial support, career guidance and arrange of vocational training courses including (but not limited to) agriculture, livestock management, carpentry, building and construction, tailoring and mechanics.
The UNESCO-led initiative is for an initial pilot phase to be implemented in the three purpose-built training centers each supporting 500 beneficiaries for a three month period from 1st April 2012 to 30th June 2012. There will be a three-month preparatory phase from early January 2012 to the opening of the three training centers at the beginning of April 2012, including design of programmes, preparation of teaching and learning material, recruiting and training the trainers, and setting up the centers.
The training will be holistic and comprehensive and aims to address the psychological, social and economic dimensions of post conflict recovery. The beneficiaries will be provided with a number of programmes ranging from psychosocial and career counseling, civics and peace education, sports, introductory level vocational courses, adult literacy and numeracy, business training, and life-skills training in HIV/AIDS, financial management, gender awareness, conflict resolution and more. It is anticipated that the number of these holistic training centers will increase in the subsequent years following a successful evaluation of this first pilot phase.
Approach
UNESCO proposes an integrated approach which ensures that all the short-term objectives of the six-month pilot project also align to existing national TVET, literacy and non-formal education (NFE) policies, curricula and systems. Through the capacity building and mentoring components of the project, the management of the training centers will ultimately be handed over to the Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development.
The concurrent strengthening of TVET and non formal education national systems aims to create an overall enabling environment for sustainable livelihood outcomes beyond the duration of the first three months training in the training centers. Graduates will be encouraged and supported to continue further education and training and/or relevant livelihoods activities in their communities. In the long term, strengthened educational and TVET systems nationwide and across a range of Government sectors will ensure long term benefits to communities.
Tasks and key deliverables
The TVET Specialist will be responsible for the technical expertise, development and higher level operational management of a range of vocational training courses in three newly established and purpose-built training centres in three states of South Sudan: Western Bahr el Ghazal; Jonglei and Central Equatoria. Proposed vocational training courses will include (but not limited to): carpentry; building and construction; agriculture; livestock management; mechanics; electrical repair; and tailoring.
The overall implementation of this project will be in collaboration with a range of partners and stakeholders including: The Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development (MoLPSHRD); UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS); The International Labour Organisation (ILO); and a range of other Government of South Sudan, UN and NGO agencies.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
The development and operational management of a number of quick impact introductory vocational courses delivered across three training centres in the following locations: Central Equatoria, Western Bhar el Ghazal and Jonglei states;
Recruitment, training, coaching and performance management of national vocational trainers and vocational training and livelihood project coordinators;
Collaboration and frequent and effective communication with the Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resources Development, NGOs and partner UN agencies during implementation, and to facilitate the future integration of the vocational training courses into the Government of South Sudan’s vocational training policies and existing standardised curriculum;
Coordinate the procurement processes of contextually relevant training equipment and materials for courses in carpentry, building and construction, agriculture, mechanics and others as identified;
Technical oversight and quality assurance of a range of competency-based vocational training curricula and training methodologies aligned to existing national frameworks and systems, and to current labour market conditions in each of the states;
The development of a Trainer’s Manual to facilitate the capacity building of Master Trainers and local vocational trainers in the competency-based approach and in good pedagogical practice and methodologies;
High level operational support and supervision to practical livelihood activities, career guidance, business and vocational courses at each of the training centres including: logistics and timetabling; procurement; quality assurance of training delivery; human resource management; and risk management;
Management of career guidance activities, entrepreneurship and business training so as to ensure awareness of and a smooth transition to livelihoods options of trainees in their own communities.
The development of quantitative and qualitative data collections tools (baseline skills surveys, , training feedback forms, skills assessment, internal and external effectiveness such as drop-out rates, success rates and placement) to inform the monitoring and evaluation of the pilot phase.
Report on activities following the reporting guidelines
Qualifications and experience
An advanced university degree in a relevant field (education, economics, social science, engineering, TVET) with emphasis on post conflict or humanitarian settings;
At least 3 years experience managing vocational training programmes in similar contexts such as post conflict settings;
At least 5 years international experience, more particularly in Africa, providing technical support for TVET in developing country contexts including curricula design, teacher training and TVET institution management;
Experience working with former combatants and/or children and women affected by armed conflict.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of stakeholders and to develop consensus and partnerships;
Flexibility and adaptability to adjust to contextual challenges and needs accordingly;
Excellent oral and written communication skills, an analytical approach and ability to clearly articulate difficult concepts to diverse audiences;
Fluency in English (verbal and writing);
Familiarity with the context of South Sudan will be an important advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their full CV with an expression of interest cover letter to s.khaled@unesco.org by 18 January 2012 latest.
Adult Literacy Specialist Job Vacancy at UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Sudan
Job Title:Adult Literacy Specialist
UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Job Description
Background and purpose
Sudan has experienced one of the longest civil wars in Africa, which was brought to an end in January 2005 with the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) between the GoS and the SPLA/M. On 9 January 2011, a referendum was held to decide the future status of South Sudan and was concluded with an overwhelming vote of 98% in favour of independence thus South Sudan seceded from the Republic of Sudan to form a separate country.
According to the South Sudan Development Plan (2011-2013), South Sudan’s total population is estimated at approximately 8.2 million with a population growth rate of 2.1 percent per year. Fifty-one percent of South Sudanese live below the poverty line. Eighty-three of the population lives in rural areas. Eighty percent of poor households depend on agriculture for their livelihood.
Education and health indicators are among the lowest in the world, reflecting the impact of protracted conflict and limited provision of social services. The adult literacy rate in Southern Sudan is very low. According to the New Sudan Centre for Statistics and Evaluation/UNICEF the estimated adult literacy rate for males is approximately 37%, and 12% for females . Unemployment and underemployment are high, with little formal sector employment. In 2008, 53% of the working populations in Southern Sudan were unpaid family workers and only 12% were paid employees.
It is within this context that UNESCO in South Sudan plans to establish three large holistic training centres combining literacy, life skills, psychosocial support, career guidance and a range of vocational training courses including (but not limited to) agriculture, livestock management, carpentry, building and construction, tailoring and mechanics.
The UNESCO-led initiative is for an initial pilot phase to be implemented in the three purpose-built training centres each supporting 500 beneficiaries for a three month period from 1st April 2012 to 30th June 2012. There will be a three-month preparatory phase from early January 2012 to the opening of the three training centers at the beginning of April 2012.
The training will be holistic and comprehensive and aims to address the psychological, social and economic dimensions of post conflict recovery. The beneficiaries will be provided with a number of programmes ranging from psychosocial and career counseling, civics and peace education, sports, introductory level vocational courses, adult literacy and numeracy, business training, and life-skills training in HIV/AIDS, financial management, gender awareness, conflict resolution and more. It is anticipated that the number of these holistic training centers will increase in the subsequent years following a successful evaluation of this first pilot phase.
Approach
UNESCO proposes an integrated approach which ensures that all the short-term objectives of the six-month pilot project also align to existing national TVET, literacy and non-formal education (NFE) policies, curricula and systems. Through the capacity building and mentoring components of the project, the management of the training centers will ultimately be handed over to the Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development.
The concurrent strengthening of TVET and non formal education national systems aims to create an overall enabling environment for sustainable livelihood outcomes beyond the duration of the first three months in the training centers. Graduates will be encouraged and supported to continue further education and training and/or relevant livelihoods in their communities. In the long term, strengthened educational and TVET systems nationwide and across a range of Government sectors will ensure long term benefits to communities.
Key responsibilities
The Literacy Specialist will be responsible for the technical expertise, development and higher level operational management of a range of literacy, numeracy and English as a second language courses in three newly established and purpose-built training centres in three states of South Sudan: Western Bahr el Ghazal; Jonglei and Central Equatoria. The literacy levels of the proposed beneficiaries are extremely low with only 24% ever having attended any prior formal education. The beneficiaries are speakers of a wide range of languages such as: Arabic; Bari; Dinka; Nuer; Lotuho; Moru and Zande.
The overall implementation of this project will be in collaboration with a range of partners and stakeholders including: The Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI); the Alternative Education System (AES); UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS); and a range of other Government of South Sudan, UN and NGO agencies. The Literacy Specialist is expected to be acting as a liaison between all these partners, to strengthen capacity of AES staff and to work in a team with them.
Specific terms of reference will include:
The planning, development and operational management of a number of quick impact introductory adult literacy, numeracy and English as a second language (ESL) courses delivered across three training centres in the following locations: Central Equatoria, Western Bhar el Ghazal and Jonglei states;
Recruitment, training, coaching and performance management of literacy, numeracy and English language trainers;
Effective collaboration and coordination of a range of implementing partners, and UN and Government stakeholders;
Technical oversight, selection, adjustment, and quality assurance of a range of literacy, numeracy, English and non formal education learning materials and training methodologies aligned to existing national frameworks and systems;
Review of existing literacy curricula, learning materials and training methodologies and modify and adapt to suit the specific contexts and conditions of centres.
Development of new life skills curricula, learning materials and training methodologies where necessary
Development of a Trainer’s Manual to facilitate the capacity building of Master Trainers and local literacy and ESL trainers;
High level operational management of all literacy, numeracy and English courses across three training centres including: logistics and timetabling; technical support; quality assurance of training delivery; financial and human resource management; and risk management;
Collaboration and frequent and effective communication with the Alternative Education System (AES) of the Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI) and partner UN agencies so as to facilitate the harmonization and integration of the adult literacy and numeracy courses with/ into the Government of South Sudan’s adult literacy policies and existing curricula (where possible);
Build capacity of the AES and MoGEI staff to develop and implement national non formal education and lifelong learning policies and a range of modularised, standardised, certified and mother tongue-based literacy and English as a second language courses;
Development of quantitative and qualitative data collections tools (baseline skills surveys, recognition of prior learning, training feedback forms) to ensure monitoring and evaluation of the pilot phase.
Qualifications and experience
An advanced university degree in the relevant field (education) with emphasis on post conflict or humanitarian settings;
At least 5 years experience managing adult literacy programmes in complex and/or African and/or post conflict settings;
At least 3 years international experience providing technical support for non formal education or adult literacy in developing country contexts;
Experience working with former combatants and/or children and women affected by armed conflict.
Excellent planning, management and facilitation skills;
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of stakeholders and to develop consensus and partnerships;
Flexibility and adaptability to adjust to contextual challenges and needs accordingly;
Strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills, an analytical approach and ability to clearly articulate difficult concepts to diverse audiences;
Fluency in English (verbal and writing);
Cultural, linguistic and gender awareness and sensitivity
Familiarity with the context of South Sudan would be an important advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their full CV with an expression of interest cover letter to s.khaled@unesco.org by 18 January 2012 latest.
UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Job Description
Background and purpose
Sudan has experienced one of the longest civil wars in Africa, which was brought to an end in January 2005 with the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) between the GoS and the SPLA/M. On 9 January 2011, a referendum was held to decide the future status of South Sudan and was concluded with an overwhelming vote of 98% in favour of independence thus South Sudan seceded from the Republic of Sudan to form a separate country.
According to the South Sudan Development Plan (2011-2013), South Sudan’s total population is estimated at approximately 8.2 million with a population growth rate of 2.1 percent per year. Fifty-one percent of South Sudanese live below the poverty line. Eighty-three of the population lives in rural areas. Eighty percent of poor households depend on agriculture for their livelihood.
Education and health indicators are among the lowest in the world, reflecting the impact of protracted conflict and limited provision of social services. The adult literacy rate in Southern Sudan is very low. According to the New Sudan Centre for Statistics and Evaluation/UNICEF the estimated adult literacy rate for males is approximately 37%, and 12% for females . Unemployment and underemployment are high, with little formal sector employment. In 2008, 53% of the working populations in Southern Sudan were unpaid family workers and only 12% were paid employees.
It is within this context that UNESCO in South Sudan plans to establish three large holistic training centres combining literacy, life skills, psychosocial support, career guidance and a range of vocational training courses including (but not limited to) agriculture, livestock management, carpentry, building and construction, tailoring and mechanics.
The UNESCO-led initiative is for an initial pilot phase to be implemented in the three purpose-built training centres each supporting 500 beneficiaries for a three month period from 1st April 2012 to 30th June 2012. There will be a three-month preparatory phase from early January 2012 to the opening of the three training centers at the beginning of April 2012.
The training will be holistic and comprehensive and aims to address the psychological, social and economic dimensions of post conflict recovery. The beneficiaries will be provided with a number of programmes ranging from psychosocial and career counseling, civics and peace education, sports, introductory level vocational courses, adult literacy and numeracy, business training, and life-skills training in HIV/AIDS, financial management, gender awareness, conflict resolution and more. It is anticipated that the number of these holistic training centers will increase in the subsequent years following a successful evaluation of this first pilot phase.
Approach
UNESCO proposes an integrated approach which ensures that all the short-term objectives of the six-month pilot project also align to existing national TVET, literacy and non-formal education (NFE) policies, curricula and systems. Through the capacity building and mentoring components of the project, the management of the training centers will ultimately be handed over to the Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development.
The concurrent strengthening of TVET and non formal education national systems aims to create an overall enabling environment for sustainable livelihood outcomes beyond the duration of the first three months in the training centers. Graduates will be encouraged and supported to continue further education and training and/or relevant livelihoods in their communities. In the long term, strengthened educational and TVET systems nationwide and across a range of Government sectors will ensure long term benefits to communities.
Key responsibilities
The Literacy Specialist will be responsible for the technical expertise, development and higher level operational management of a range of literacy, numeracy and English as a second language courses in three newly established and purpose-built training centres in three states of South Sudan: Western Bahr el Ghazal; Jonglei and Central Equatoria. The literacy levels of the proposed beneficiaries are extremely low with only 24% ever having attended any prior formal education. The beneficiaries are speakers of a wide range of languages such as: Arabic; Bari; Dinka; Nuer; Lotuho; Moru and Zande.
The overall implementation of this project will be in collaboration with a range of partners and stakeholders including: The Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI); the Alternative Education System (AES); UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS); and a range of other Government of South Sudan, UN and NGO agencies. The Literacy Specialist is expected to be acting as a liaison between all these partners, to strengthen capacity of AES staff and to work in a team with them.
Specific terms of reference will include:
The planning, development and operational management of a number of quick impact introductory adult literacy, numeracy and English as a second language (ESL) courses delivered across three training centres in the following locations: Central Equatoria, Western Bhar el Ghazal and Jonglei states;
Recruitment, training, coaching and performance management of literacy, numeracy and English language trainers;
Effective collaboration and coordination of a range of implementing partners, and UN and Government stakeholders;
Technical oversight, selection, adjustment, and quality assurance of a range of literacy, numeracy, English and non formal education learning materials and training methodologies aligned to existing national frameworks and systems;
Review of existing literacy curricula, learning materials and training methodologies and modify and adapt to suit the specific contexts and conditions of centres.
Development of new life skills curricula, learning materials and training methodologies where necessary
Development of a Trainer’s Manual to facilitate the capacity building of Master Trainers and local literacy and ESL trainers;
High level operational management of all literacy, numeracy and English courses across three training centres including: logistics and timetabling; technical support; quality assurance of training delivery; financial and human resource management; and risk management;
Collaboration and frequent and effective communication with the Alternative Education System (AES) of the Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI) and partner UN agencies so as to facilitate the harmonization and integration of the adult literacy and numeracy courses with/ into the Government of South Sudan’s adult literacy policies and existing curricula (where possible);
Build capacity of the AES and MoGEI staff to develop and implement national non formal education and lifelong learning policies and a range of modularised, standardised, certified and mother tongue-based literacy and English as a second language courses;
Development of quantitative and qualitative data collections tools (baseline skills surveys, recognition of prior learning, training feedback forms) to ensure monitoring and evaluation of the pilot phase.
Qualifications and experience
An advanced university degree in the relevant field (education) with emphasis on post conflict or humanitarian settings;
At least 5 years experience managing adult literacy programmes in complex and/or African and/or post conflict settings;
At least 3 years international experience providing technical support for non formal education or adult literacy in developing country contexts;
Experience working with former combatants and/or children and women affected by armed conflict.
Excellent planning, management and facilitation skills;
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of stakeholders and to develop consensus and partnerships;
Flexibility and adaptability to adjust to contextual challenges and needs accordingly;
Strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills, an analytical approach and ability to clearly articulate difficult concepts to diverse audiences;
Fluency in English (verbal and writing);
Cultural, linguistic and gender awareness and sensitivity
Familiarity with the context of South Sudan would be an important advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their full CV with an expression of interest cover letter to s.khaled@unesco.org by 18 January 2012 latest.
Life Skills Training Specialist Job Vacancy at UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Jūbā, Central Equatoria, Sudan
Job Title:Life Skills Training Specialist
Jūbā, Central Equatoria, Sudan
UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Job Description
Background and purpose
Sudan has experienced one of the longest civil wars in Africa, which was brought to an end in January 2005 with the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) between the GoS and the SPLA/M. On 9 January 2011, a referendum was held to decide the future status of South Sudan and was concluded with an overwhelming vote of 98% in favour of independence thus South Sudan seceded from the Republic of Sudan to form a separate country.
According to the South Sudan Development Plan (2011-2013), South Sudan’s total population is estimated at approximately 8.2 million with a population growth rate of 2.1 percent per year. Fifty-one percent of South Sudanese live below the poverty line. Eighty-three of the population lives in rural areas. Eighty percent of poor households depend on agriculture for their livelihood.
Education and health indicators are among the lowest in the world, reflecting the impact of protracted conflict and limited provision of social services. The adult literacy rate in Southern Sudan is very low. According to the New Sudan Centre for Statistics and Evaluation/UNICEF the estimated adult literacy rate for males is approximately 37%, and 12% for females . Unemployment and underemployment are high, with little formal sector employment. In 2008, 53% of the working populations in Southern Sudan were unpaid family workers and only 12% were paid employees.
It is within this context that UNESCO in South Sudan plans to establish three large holistic training centres combining literacy, life skills, psychosocial support, career guidance and arrange of vocational training courses including (but not limited to )agriculture, livestock management, carpentry, building and construction, tailoring and mechanics.
The UNESCO-led initiative is for an initial pilot phase to be implemented in the three purpose-built training centres each supporting 500 beneficiaries for a three month period from 1st April 2012 to 30th June 2012. There will be a three-month preparatory phase from early January 2012 to the opening of the three training centers at the beginning of April 2012.
The training will be holistic and comprehensive and aims to address the psychological, social and economic dimensions of post conflict recovery. The beneficiaries will be provided with a number of programmes ranging from psychosocial and career counseling, civics and peace education, sports, introductory level vocational courses, adult literacy and numeracy, business training, and life-skills training in HIV/AIDS, financial management, gender awareness, conflict resolution and more. It is anticipated that the number of these holistic training centers will increase in the subsequent years following a successful evaluation of this first pilot phase.
Approach
UNESCO proposes an integrated approach which ensures that all the short-term objectives of the six-month pilot project also align to existing national TVET, literacy and non-formal education (NFE) policies, curricula and systems. Through the capacity building and mentoring components of the project, the management of the training centers will ultimately be handed over to the Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development.
The concurrent strengthening of TVET and non formal education national systems aims to create an overall enabling environment for sustainable livelihood outcomes beyond the duration of the first three months in the training centers. Graduates will be encouraged and supported to continue further education and training and/or relevant livelihoods in their communities. In the long term, strengthened educational and TVET systems nationwide and across a range of Government sectors will ensure long term benefits to communities.
Key deliverables
The Life Skills Training Specialist will be responsible for the technical expertise, development and higher level operational management of a range of life skills and psychosocial support courses in three newly established and purpose-built training centres in three states of South Sudan: Western Bahr el Ghazal; Jonglei and Central Equatoria. The literacy levels of the proposed beneficiaries are extremely low with only 24% ever having attended any prior formal education. The beneficiaries are speakers of a wide range of mother tongue languages as follows: Arabic; Bari; Dinka; Nuer; Lotuho; Moru and Zande. Proposed life skills courses will include: personal development; financial management; gender awareness; civic values; peace education; HIV/AIDS; reproductive health; conflict resolution; problem solving and decision making; substance abuse prevention and others. The overall life skills programme at each centre will also include a strong focus on sports, recreation and creative arts (dance, drama, music, visual arts, traditional arts and crafts) as a means to facilitate teamwork, personal and psychosocial development and communication.
The overall implementation of this project will be in collaboration with a range of partners and stakeholders including: The Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI); the Alternative Education System (AES); UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS); and a range of other Government of South Sudan, UN and NGO agencies.
Specific Responsibilities will include: 1. The design, development and operational management of a number of quick impact introductory life skills, sports, recreation and creative arts programmes delivered across three training centres in the following locations: Central Equatoria, Western Bhar el Ghazal and Jonglei states; 2. Recruitment, training, coaching and performance management of individual life skills trainers and psychosocial support workers and organisation/agencies who will be subcontracted to develop and deliver specific programmes; 3. Establishment of a Life Skills Working Group of stakeholders and allied agencies and government ministries to provide better coordination between providers in South Sudan and to avoid duplication of training materials. 4. Effective collaboration and coordination of a range of implementing partners, and UN and Government stakeholders; 5. Review of existing life skills curricula, learning materials and training methodologies and modify and adapt to suit the specific contexts and conditions of the pilot transit facilities. 6. Development of new life skills curricula, learning materials and training methodologies where necessary 7. Technical oversight and quality assurance of a range of life skills curricula, learning materials and training methodologies; 8. The development of a Trainer’s Manual to facilitate the capacity building of Master Trainers and local life skills trainers and local NGO partners; 9. High level operational management of all life skills programmes across three training centres including: logistics and timetabling; technical support; quality assurance of training delivery; human resource management; and risk management;
10. Collaboration and frequent and effective communication with the Alternative Education System (AES) of the Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI) and partner UN agencies so as to facilitate the development of a portfolio of accredited life skills courses to be rolled out in the pilot phase;
11. Development and implementation of a trauma informed sports, recreation and creative arts programme in partnership with Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MoCYS). 12. Development and implementation of a comprehensive psychosocial programme. 13. The development of quantitative and qualitative data collections tools (baseline skills surveys, recognition of prior learning, training feedback forms) to ensure monitoring and evaluation of the pilot phase.
Qualifications and experience
An advanced university degree in a relevant field (education, psychology, social work, training) with emphasis on post conflict or humanitarian settings;
At least 5 years experience managing life skills and/or psychosocial training programmes in complex and/or African and/or post conflict settings;
At least 3 years international experience providing technical support to local counterparts and/or governments;
At least 2 years experience developing and/or implementing psychosocial programmes, ideally in post conflict settings.
Experience working with former combatants and/or children and women affected by armed conflict.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of stakeholders and to develop consensus and partnerships;
Flexibility and adaptability to adjust to contextual challenges and needs accordingly;
Excellent oral and written communication skills, an analytical approach and ability to clearly articulate difficult concepts to diverse audiences;
Fluency in English (verbal and writing);
Familiarity with the context of South Sudan would be an important advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their full CV with an expression of interest cover letter to s.khaled@unesco.org by 18 January 2012 latest.
Jūbā, Central Equatoria, Sudan
UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Job Description
Background and purpose
Sudan has experienced one of the longest civil wars in Africa, which was brought to an end in January 2005 with the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) between the GoS and the SPLA/M. On 9 January 2011, a referendum was held to decide the future status of South Sudan and was concluded with an overwhelming vote of 98% in favour of independence thus South Sudan seceded from the Republic of Sudan to form a separate country.
According to the South Sudan Development Plan (2011-2013), South Sudan’s total population is estimated at approximately 8.2 million with a population growth rate of 2.1 percent per year. Fifty-one percent of South Sudanese live below the poverty line. Eighty-three of the population lives in rural areas. Eighty percent of poor households depend on agriculture for their livelihood.
Education and health indicators are among the lowest in the world, reflecting the impact of protracted conflict and limited provision of social services. The adult literacy rate in Southern Sudan is very low. According to the New Sudan Centre for Statistics and Evaluation/UNICEF the estimated adult literacy rate for males is approximately 37%, and 12% for females . Unemployment and underemployment are high, with little formal sector employment. In 2008, 53% of the working populations in Southern Sudan were unpaid family workers and only 12% were paid employees.
It is within this context that UNESCO in South Sudan plans to establish three large holistic training centres combining literacy, life skills, psychosocial support, career guidance and arrange of vocational training courses including (but not limited to )agriculture, livestock management, carpentry, building and construction, tailoring and mechanics.
The UNESCO-led initiative is for an initial pilot phase to be implemented in the three purpose-built training centres each supporting 500 beneficiaries for a three month period from 1st April 2012 to 30th June 2012. There will be a three-month preparatory phase from early January 2012 to the opening of the three training centers at the beginning of April 2012.
The training will be holistic and comprehensive and aims to address the psychological, social and economic dimensions of post conflict recovery. The beneficiaries will be provided with a number of programmes ranging from psychosocial and career counseling, civics and peace education, sports, introductory level vocational courses, adult literacy and numeracy, business training, and life-skills training in HIV/AIDS, financial management, gender awareness, conflict resolution and more. It is anticipated that the number of these holistic training centers will increase in the subsequent years following a successful evaluation of this first pilot phase.
Approach
UNESCO proposes an integrated approach which ensures that all the short-term objectives of the six-month pilot project also align to existing national TVET, literacy and non-formal education (NFE) policies, curricula and systems. Through the capacity building and mentoring components of the project, the management of the training centers will ultimately be handed over to the Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development.
The concurrent strengthening of TVET and non formal education national systems aims to create an overall enabling environment for sustainable livelihood outcomes beyond the duration of the first three months in the training centers. Graduates will be encouraged and supported to continue further education and training and/or relevant livelihoods in their communities. In the long term, strengthened educational and TVET systems nationwide and across a range of Government sectors will ensure long term benefits to communities.
Key deliverables
The Life Skills Training Specialist will be responsible for the technical expertise, development and higher level operational management of a range of life skills and psychosocial support courses in three newly established and purpose-built training centres in three states of South Sudan: Western Bahr el Ghazal; Jonglei and Central Equatoria. The literacy levels of the proposed beneficiaries are extremely low with only 24% ever having attended any prior formal education. The beneficiaries are speakers of a wide range of mother tongue languages as follows: Arabic; Bari; Dinka; Nuer; Lotuho; Moru and Zande. Proposed life skills courses will include: personal development; financial management; gender awareness; civic values; peace education; HIV/AIDS; reproductive health; conflict resolution; problem solving and decision making; substance abuse prevention and others. The overall life skills programme at each centre will also include a strong focus on sports, recreation and creative arts (dance, drama, music, visual arts, traditional arts and crafts) as a means to facilitate teamwork, personal and psychosocial development and communication.
The overall implementation of this project will be in collaboration with a range of partners and stakeholders including: The Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI); the Alternative Education System (AES); UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS); and a range of other Government of South Sudan, UN and NGO agencies.
Specific Responsibilities will include: 1. The design, development and operational management of a number of quick impact introductory life skills, sports, recreation and creative arts programmes delivered across three training centres in the following locations: Central Equatoria, Western Bhar el Ghazal and Jonglei states; 2. Recruitment, training, coaching and performance management of individual life skills trainers and psychosocial support workers and organisation/agencies who will be subcontracted to develop and deliver specific programmes; 3. Establishment of a Life Skills Working Group of stakeholders and allied agencies and government ministries to provide better coordination between providers in South Sudan and to avoid duplication of training materials. 4. Effective collaboration and coordination of a range of implementing partners, and UN and Government stakeholders; 5. Review of existing life skills curricula, learning materials and training methodologies and modify and adapt to suit the specific contexts and conditions of the pilot transit facilities. 6. Development of new life skills curricula, learning materials and training methodologies where necessary 7. Technical oversight and quality assurance of a range of life skills curricula, learning materials and training methodologies; 8. The development of a Trainer’s Manual to facilitate the capacity building of Master Trainers and local life skills trainers and local NGO partners; 9. High level operational management of all life skills programmes across three training centres including: logistics and timetabling; technical support; quality assurance of training delivery; human resource management; and risk management;
10. Collaboration and frequent and effective communication with the Alternative Education System (AES) of the Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI) and partner UN agencies so as to facilitate the development of a portfolio of accredited life skills courses to be rolled out in the pilot phase;
11. Development and implementation of a trauma informed sports, recreation and creative arts programme in partnership with Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MoCYS). 12. Development and implementation of a comprehensive psychosocial programme. 13. The development of quantitative and qualitative data collections tools (baseline skills surveys, recognition of prior learning, training feedback forms) to ensure monitoring and evaluation of the pilot phase.
Qualifications and experience
An advanced university degree in a relevant field (education, psychology, social work, training) with emphasis on post conflict or humanitarian settings;
At least 5 years experience managing life skills and/or psychosocial training programmes in complex and/or African and/or post conflict settings;
At least 3 years international experience providing technical support to local counterparts and/or governments;
At least 2 years experience developing and/or implementing psychosocial programmes, ideally in post conflict settings.
Experience working with former combatants and/or children and women affected by armed conflict.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of stakeholders and to develop consensus and partnerships;
Flexibility and adaptability to adjust to contextual challenges and needs accordingly;
Excellent oral and written communication skills, an analytical approach and ability to clearly articulate difficult concepts to diverse audiences;
Fluency in English (verbal and writing);
Familiarity with the context of South Sudan would be an important advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their full CV with an expression of interest cover letter to s.khaled@unesco.org by 18 January 2012 latest.
CBM Job Vacancy-Assistant Coordinator In Jūbā, Central Equatoria, Sudan
Job Title:Assistant NGDO CDTI Coordinator
CBM
Jūbā, Central Equatoria, Sudan
Job Description
CBM encourages persons with disabilities to apply for this position.
I. PURPOSE: The South Sudan Onchocerciasis control (River Blindness) programme is a partnership between the Government of South Sudan’s Ministry of Health, the World Health Organisation’s African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control (WHO-APOC), and the International NGDO CBM). It aims at eliminating Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) as a public health problem in South Sudan and to establish a long-term Ivermectin distribution system.
The programme’s coordination office based in Juba supervises 5 Community Directed Treatment with Ivermectin (CDTI) projects based Bahr el Ghazal, East and West Equatorial and upper Nile regions in South Sudan.However, the 5 CDTI projects are being decentralized into 9 sub projects.
II. STRUCTURE OF AUTHORITY:
The incumbent will report to:
• The Country Coordinator.
III. MANDATED AIMS:
Jointly with the Republic of South Sudan Onchocerciasis task force (RoSSOTF) and in close consultation with the 5 CDTI project coordination offices, the successful candidate will be responsible for co-ordination & implementation of the Onchoceriasis programmes.
IV. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinate the Onchocerciasis control program with the collaboration of the Management of the African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control (APOC/WHO) Ministry of Health of Government of Republic of South Sudan, States’ Ministry of Health and Departments of Health of the endemic counties; • Hold planning and review meetings in collaboration with other partner organisations, county health departments, community-based organisations and community representatives; • In close collaboration with the National Coordinator undertake affirmative and effective advocacy toward the Government for CDTI, and prompt the use of Community Directed Intervention (CDI) strategy for other health interventions; • Prepare 3-4 monthly operational plans in line with the approved APOC/CBM budget and monitor and report their implementation according to donor requirements;
• Monitor all the financial aspects of the program in regard to administrative and other overheads incurred in the program implementation and report the return to donors according to their financial reporting requirements.
• Overseeing the administration, supervision, and management of target area implementation plans;
• Provide technical advice and assistance to collaborating organisations;
• Prompt the involvement of credible local NGO’s in onchocerciasis control activities;
• Process request for Ivermectin and prepare reports of its subsequent use by affected communities;
• Facilitate Mectizan procurement, importation, storage, inventory and distribution;
• Ensure health education activities and community mobilisations are carried out in accordance with the planning, they being an integral part of CDTI;
• Meet monthly with the implementing partner to review the respective CDTI projects;
• Provide training and technical guidance to the nine Project Coordinating Officers and Data Managers in their work. • Supervise the county and payam supervisors in lower level training and drug distribution activities. • Monitoring therapeutic & geographical coverage, health education, recording and reporting by CDTI project coordination offices through field visit three times a month;
• Ensure compliance with donor policies on sustainability of CDTI through its integration in the Primary Health Care system of South Sudan;
• Ensure detailed registration, considering the minimal list of variables recommended by APOC management, of the population of each village/community by CDDs prior to Ivermectin distribution each year;
• Communicate the benefits of the programme to the community and to empower the community leaders to exercise self-monitoring activities such as drug delivery/inventory, treatment and geographic coverage;
• Perform good technical and financial management and reporting of CDTI including logistical management APOC;
• Oversee the management and monitoring of Severe Adverse Effects to the use of Ivermectin in areas of Loa Loa-prevalent areas and report these findings to the Mectizan Donation Program;
• Gathering and analyzing Onchocerciasis information received from the field on a monthly basis and disseminate to the Ministry of Health during monthly health coordination meeting;
• Prepare trimesterial, half-yearly as well as annual technical reports to CBM, APOC, Mectizan Donation Program, NGDO group onchocerciasis program and The Ministry of Health;
• Collate progress reports and any other pertinent programme information submitted by the 5 CDTI projects project and decentralized to 9 sub projects For coverage study (Therapeutic and geographical) and giving feedback to the project offices.
• Follow up the implementation of Technical Consultative Committees recommendations on the evaluation of progress reports.
VI. QUALIFICATIONS:
• Diploma in Public Health with a degree in Public health being an advantage or an other closely related development discipline;
• At least two years’ experience in Primary Health Care or other related field.
V. COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
• Sudanese National;
• Good proven analytical skills in developing tools for data collection;
• Wide proven practical and theoretical knowledge in disability and development concepts;
• Ability to integrate into a multi-cultural environment;
• Computer literate. Experience in the use of Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access;
• Proven ability to priorities work, and meet deadlines;
• Good written and spoken English;
• Proven excellent writing skills;
• Competence in budget preparation and accounting;
• Willingness to take the assignments in remote areas and spend 65% of the time in the field (travel required); • Experience working with NGOs will be an added advantage; Proven skills in facilitating workshops and trainings • Ability to plan strategically on a country and regional level;
The future job holder adheres to CBM beliefs as well as values and commits to CBM’s Child Protection Policy
CBM is an international Christian development organisation, committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the poorest countries of the world. CBM works with partner organisations to support persons with disabilities in the developing world to access affordable and comprehensive health care and rehabilitation programmes, quality education programs and livelihood opportunities. CBM’s vision is of an inclusive world in which all persons with disabilities enjoy their human rights and achieve their full potential.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit, a cover letter, CV with three professional references to recruit@cbmi-nbo.org
To Apply;
Qualified candidates are invited to submit, a cover letter, CV with three professional references to recruit@cbmi-nbo.org
Application deadline: 10th January 2012
CBM
Jūbā, Central Equatoria, Sudan
Job Description
CBM encourages persons with disabilities to apply for this position.
I. PURPOSE: The South Sudan Onchocerciasis control (River Blindness) programme is a partnership between the Government of South Sudan’s Ministry of Health, the World Health Organisation’s African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control (WHO-APOC), and the International NGDO CBM). It aims at eliminating Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) as a public health problem in South Sudan and to establish a long-term Ivermectin distribution system.
The programme’s coordination office based in Juba supervises 5 Community Directed Treatment with Ivermectin (CDTI) projects based Bahr el Ghazal, East and West Equatorial and upper Nile regions in South Sudan.However, the 5 CDTI projects are being decentralized into 9 sub projects.
II. STRUCTURE OF AUTHORITY:
The incumbent will report to:
• The Country Coordinator.
III. MANDATED AIMS:
Jointly with the Republic of South Sudan Onchocerciasis task force (RoSSOTF) and in close consultation with the 5 CDTI project coordination offices, the successful candidate will be responsible for co-ordination & implementation of the Onchoceriasis programmes.
IV. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinate the Onchocerciasis control program with the collaboration of the Management of the African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control (APOC/WHO) Ministry of Health of Government of Republic of South Sudan, States’ Ministry of Health and Departments of Health of the endemic counties; • Hold planning and review meetings in collaboration with other partner organisations, county health departments, community-based organisations and community representatives; • In close collaboration with the National Coordinator undertake affirmative and effective advocacy toward the Government for CDTI, and prompt the use of Community Directed Intervention (CDI) strategy for other health interventions; • Prepare 3-4 monthly operational plans in line with the approved APOC/CBM budget and monitor and report their implementation according to donor requirements;
• Monitor all the financial aspects of the program in regard to administrative and other overheads incurred in the program implementation and report the return to donors according to their financial reporting requirements.
• Overseeing the administration, supervision, and management of target area implementation plans;
• Provide technical advice and assistance to collaborating organisations;
• Prompt the involvement of credible local NGO’s in onchocerciasis control activities;
• Process request for Ivermectin and prepare reports of its subsequent use by affected communities;
• Facilitate Mectizan procurement, importation, storage, inventory and distribution;
• Ensure health education activities and community mobilisations are carried out in accordance with the planning, they being an integral part of CDTI;
• Meet monthly with the implementing partner to review the respective CDTI projects;
• Provide training and technical guidance to the nine Project Coordinating Officers and Data Managers in their work. • Supervise the county and payam supervisors in lower level training and drug distribution activities. • Monitoring therapeutic & geographical coverage, health education, recording and reporting by CDTI project coordination offices through field visit three times a month;
• Ensure compliance with donor policies on sustainability of CDTI through its integration in the Primary Health Care system of South Sudan;
• Ensure detailed registration, considering the minimal list of variables recommended by APOC management, of the population of each village/community by CDDs prior to Ivermectin distribution each year;
• Communicate the benefits of the programme to the community and to empower the community leaders to exercise self-monitoring activities such as drug delivery/inventory, treatment and geographic coverage;
• Perform good technical and financial management and reporting of CDTI including logistical management APOC;
• Oversee the management and monitoring of Severe Adverse Effects to the use of Ivermectin in areas of Loa Loa-prevalent areas and report these findings to the Mectizan Donation Program;
• Gathering and analyzing Onchocerciasis information received from the field on a monthly basis and disseminate to the Ministry of Health during monthly health coordination meeting;
• Prepare trimesterial, half-yearly as well as annual technical reports to CBM, APOC, Mectizan Donation Program, NGDO group onchocerciasis program and The Ministry of Health;
• Collate progress reports and any other pertinent programme information submitted by the 5 CDTI projects project and decentralized to 9 sub projects For coverage study (Therapeutic and geographical) and giving feedback to the project offices.
• Follow up the implementation of Technical Consultative Committees recommendations on the evaluation of progress reports.
VI. QUALIFICATIONS:
• Diploma in Public Health with a degree in Public health being an advantage or an other closely related development discipline;
• At least two years’ experience in Primary Health Care or other related field.
V. COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
• Sudanese National;
• Good proven analytical skills in developing tools for data collection;
• Wide proven practical and theoretical knowledge in disability and development concepts;
• Ability to integrate into a multi-cultural environment;
• Computer literate. Experience in the use of Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access;
• Proven ability to priorities work, and meet deadlines;
• Good written and spoken English;
• Proven excellent writing skills;
• Competence in budget preparation and accounting;
• Willingness to take the assignments in remote areas and spend 65% of the time in the field (travel required); • Experience working with NGOs will be an added advantage; Proven skills in facilitating workshops and trainings • Ability to plan strategically on a country and regional level;
The future job holder adheres to CBM beliefs as well as values and commits to CBM’s Child Protection Policy
CBM is an international Christian development organisation, committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the poorest countries of the world. CBM works with partner organisations to support persons with disabilities in the developing world to access affordable and comprehensive health care and rehabilitation programmes, quality education programs and livelihood opportunities. CBM’s vision is of an inclusive world in which all persons with disabilities enjoy their human rights and achieve their full potential.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit, a cover letter, CV with three professional references to recruit@cbmi-nbo.org
To Apply;
Qualified candidates are invited to submit, a cover letter, CV with three professional references to recruit@cbmi-nbo.org
Application deadline: 10th January 2012
Training Program Manager Job Vacancy at International Medical Corps Jūbā, Central Equatoria, Sudan
Job Title:Training Program Manager
International Medical Corps
Job Description
International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
PROGRAM SUMMARY Responding to the severe lack of health providers in South Sudan, International Medical Corps built the National Health Training Institute (NHTI) in Kajo Keji in 2005. The Kajo Keji NHTI project was conceived in partnership with the South Sudan MoH to reduce strain on the health system by addressing the lack of qualified health professionals with standardized and accredited midwifery training. JOB
JOB SUMMARY The primary function of the Training Program Manager is to provide overall management of the National Health Training Institute in Kajo Keji, South Sudan.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES – Provide overall leadership to the management of National Heath Training Institute Kajo Keji. – Act as school principal – Design and develop appropriate training materials and programs to meet the learning requirements, including preparation of lessons plans for both theory and practical learning per GOSS MoH standards. – Facilitate midwifery training and provide leadership to academic staff and training initiatives. – Recruit and manage national staff: trainers, clinical instructors, Nurses, Midwives, Logistics and other supportive staff. – Supervise students in general nursing, maternity and community health placements with other tutors and the ward nurses. – Review course content, curriculum and students’ roster prior to class. – Facilitate training and identify students’ needs for nursing and midwifery cohorts and qualified nurses and midwives within the training institution and clinical areas by providing theoretical and practical training in conjunction with program continuing education. – Liaise with MOH, Directorate of Nursing and Midwifery of MOH on all issues pertaining to the training institute and support institute to achieve and maintain GOSS standards
REQUIREMENTS
• BSC in Midwifery and Nursing
• 5 years of previous work experience in pre-service education, particularly midwifery instruction • Experience in training school administration a plus • USAID/OFDA, DFID, and/or ECHO grant development, management and reporting
• Demonstrated skills, grant management and reporting systems;
• Fluent spoken and written English required
• Ability to effectively present technical and non-technical information to diverse audiences including Senior Management, Donors, and GOSS representatives.
• Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player;
• Ability to multitask, handles pressure well, improvise, remain flexible, as well as culturally sensitive
• Excellent MS Office skills including Word, Excel and Access database; knowledge of SPSS is a plus
• Willingness to live in shared accommodation and to work with a multi-cultural team.
• The Training Program Manager is expected to display the highest standards of team work with the stakeholders and other IMC colleagues.
LANGUAGES – Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret, technical and non-technical in the English language. – Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers in the field and HQ, counterparts, senior government and other related regional players
CONDITIONS – Accommodation, food and transportation provided by the organization – Medical Evacuation service and competitive benefits provided by the organization – Further information regarding security and situation on the field available during the interview process – While performing duties of the job, the employee frequently works in precarious and remote places. The employee is usually employed in areas of civil strife, which often result in an unstable security environment. Regularly work in outdoor extreme weather conditions
To Apply;
APPLICATION PROCEDURE To officially begin the application process, please visit our website at http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx and complete the online employment application form. Please reference Relief Web.
International Medical Corps
Job Description
International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
PROGRAM SUMMARY Responding to the severe lack of health providers in South Sudan, International Medical Corps built the National Health Training Institute (NHTI) in Kajo Keji in 2005. The Kajo Keji NHTI project was conceived in partnership with the South Sudan MoH to reduce strain on the health system by addressing the lack of qualified health professionals with standardized and accredited midwifery training. JOB
JOB SUMMARY The primary function of the Training Program Manager is to provide overall management of the National Health Training Institute in Kajo Keji, South Sudan.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES – Provide overall leadership to the management of National Heath Training Institute Kajo Keji. – Act as school principal – Design and develop appropriate training materials and programs to meet the learning requirements, including preparation of lessons plans for both theory and practical learning per GOSS MoH standards. – Facilitate midwifery training and provide leadership to academic staff and training initiatives. – Recruit and manage national staff: trainers, clinical instructors, Nurses, Midwives, Logistics and other supportive staff. – Supervise students in general nursing, maternity and community health placements with other tutors and the ward nurses. – Review course content, curriculum and students’ roster prior to class. – Facilitate training and identify students’ needs for nursing and midwifery cohorts and qualified nurses and midwives within the training institution and clinical areas by providing theoretical and practical training in conjunction with program continuing education. – Liaise with MOH, Directorate of Nursing and Midwifery of MOH on all issues pertaining to the training institute and support institute to achieve and maintain GOSS standards
REQUIREMENTS
• BSC in Midwifery and Nursing
• 5 years of previous work experience in pre-service education, particularly midwifery instruction • Experience in training school administration a plus • USAID/OFDA, DFID, and/or ECHO grant development, management and reporting
• Demonstrated skills, grant management and reporting systems;
• Fluent spoken and written English required
• Ability to effectively present technical and non-technical information to diverse audiences including Senior Management, Donors, and GOSS representatives.
• Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player;
• Ability to multitask, handles pressure well, improvise, remain flexible, as well as culturally sensitive
• Excellent MS Office skills including Word, Excel and Access database; knowledge of SPSS is a plus
• Willingness to live in shared accommodation and to work with a multi-cultural team.
• The Training Program Manager is expected to display the highest standards of team work with the stakeholders and other IMC colleagues.
LANGUAGES – Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret, technical and non-technical in the English language. – Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers in the field and HQ, counterparts, senior government and other related regional players
CONDITIONS – Accommodation, food and transportation provided by the organization – Medical Evacuation service and competitive benefits provided by the organization – Further information regarding security and situation on the field available during the interview process – While performing duties of the job, the employee frequently works in precarious and remote places. The employee is usually employed in areas of civil strife, which often result in an unstable security environment. Regularly work in outdoor extreme weather conditions
To Apply;
APPLICATION PROCEDURE To officially begin the application process, please visit our website at http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx and complete the online employment application form. Please reference Relief Web.
Training Manual Development Consultant Job Vacancy at International Rescue Committee Juba
Job Title:Training Manual Development Consultant
Job Description
BACKGROUND
The IRC, in a project funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), is implementing a Community Case Management (CCM) project with the goal of reducing under-five mortality. CCM, an essential part of the integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI), focuses on malaria, diarrhea and pneumonia, the most prevalent deadly childhood diseases, and is a strategy by which sick children under five years of age are treated at the community level by community-based distributors (CBDs). The project started in December 2005 in Panyijar County of Unity State and in September 2007 in Aweil East County of Northern Bahr el Gazal State, but in October 2009 the project received substantial funding from the Global Fund, through Population Services International (PSI) for a large scale up of activities.
The CBDs have been trained by adapting WHO guidelines on IMCI to the South Sudan context. The process was led by IRC field staff, as programmatic experience was gathered, and the training manual was adopted by the Ministry of Health (MoH) in 2007, however, the training manual should consider the latest WHO guidelines from April 2009 on community IMCI, and could benefit from incorporating adult learning methodologies and be more oriented to low-literacy providers. Many NGOs are using the MoH-adopted training manual, or variations of it, and about 8000 CBDs in the country have already received training. In the light of the level of CCM scale up the IRC anticipates in the coming year, there is a critical need to update the training manual, so that all CCM implementing actors in South Sudan use a more standardized and efficient process of knowledge transfer and skill acquisition.
SCOPE OF WORK
To review and update the current training manual for CBDs and prepare a training manual for trainers of CBDs in consultation with the CCM team, CCM partners, and the Ministry of Health. This will require updating, field testing and then revising the training manuals as appropriate.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Update the MoH-adopted training manual for CBDs. The consultant will assist one cycle of training of seven days and identify, in close consultation with the County Health Department, CCM Coordinator, CCM Managers and the CCM Officers all needed improvements in the trainer’s guide to increase acquisition of competency skills by CBDs. The updated training manual will go through a second round of testing, after which, further improvements will be identified and incorporated. The final product will be an easy to use guide for trainers of CBDs, tested to obtain high success rate in CBDs’ acquisition of skills, adapted to the trainers and participants capacity, and based on the latest WHO guidelines for community IMCI. • Develop a training manual for CBD trainers. There is no manual for trainers of CBDs. The consultant will develop a training manual for CBD trainers and will field test it at least once.
DELIVERABLES
• A general training curriculum for CBDs.
• A working draft of a training manual for CBDs with a proposed set of handouts and job aids to be further developed by an illustration company. • A manual for CBD trainers. REQUIREMENTS
A health OR curriculum development professional with experience in development of instructional materials for low to no literacy health providers.
To Apply;
Apply at: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=7694
Job Description
BACKGROUND
The IRC, in a project funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), is implementing a Community Case Management (CCM) project with the goal of reducing under-five mortality. CCM, an essential part of the integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI), focuses on malaria, diarrhea and pneumonia, the most prevalent deadly childhood diseases, and is a strategy by which sick children under five years of age are treated at the community level by community-based distributors (CBDs). The project started in December 2005 in Panyijar County of Unity State and in September 2007 in Aweil East County of Northern Bahr el Gazal State, but in October 2009 the project received substantial funding from the Global Fund, through Population Services International (PSI) for a large scale up of activities.
The CBDs have been trained by adapting WHO guidelines on IMCI to the South Sudan context. The process was led by IRC field staff, as programmatic experience was gathered, and the training manual was adopted by the Ministry of Health (MoH) in 2007, however, the training manual should consider the latest WHO guidelines from April 2009 on community IMCI, and could benefit from incorporating adult learning methodologies and be more oriented to low-literacy providers. Many NGOs are using the MoH-adopted training manual, or variations of it, and about 8000 CBDs in the country have already received training. In the light of the level of CCM scale up the IRC anticipates in the coming year, there is a critical need to update the training manual, so that all CCM implementing actors in South Sudan use a more standardized and efficient process of knowledge transfer and skill acquisition.
SCOPE OF WORK
To review and update the current training manual for CBDs and prepare a training manual for trainers of CBDs in consultation with the CCM team, CCM partners, and the Ministry of Health. This will require updating, field testing and then revising the training manuals as appropriate.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Update the MoH-adopted training manual for CBDs. The consultant will assist one cycle of training of seven days and identify, in close consultation with the County Health Department, CCM Coordinator, CCM Managers and the CCM Officers all needed improvements in the trainer’s guide to increase acquisition of competency skills by CBDs. The updated training manual will go through a second round of testing, after which, further improvements will be identified and incorporated. The final product will be an easy to use guide for trainers of CBDs, tested to obtain high success rate in CBDs’ acquisition of skills, adapted to the trainers and participants capacity, and based on the latest WHO guidelines for community IMCI. • Develop a training manual for CBD trainers. There is no manual for trainers of CBDs. The consultant will develop a training manual for CBD trainers and will field test it at least once.
DELIVERABLES
• A general training curriculum for CBDs.
• A working draft of a training manual for CBDs with a proposed set of handouts and job aids to be further developed by an illustration company. • A manual for CBD trainers. REQUIREMENTS
A health OR curriculum development professional with experience in development of instructional materials for low to no literacy health providers.
To Apply;
Apply at: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=7694
TURAME Managing Director Job Vacancy at World Relief Bujumbura
World Relief
Job Title:TURAME Managing Director
Job Description
The Managing Director (MD) has full responsibility for all the activities of Turame Community Finance. Working collaboratively with the Turame Community Finance Board, the MD has responsibility to set goals, to ensure that appropriate resources are in place, and to achieve or exceed those goals, leading to the overall realization of the Turame Community Finance mission.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES I. Coordinate the creation and implementation of the Spiritual Integration Plan for the benefit of clients, staff and other entities that the organization works with
II. Planning: a. Lead the process of establishing strategic plans b. Ensure that financial and analytical models are completed and maintained c. Create the 5-year and annual business plan for Board approval, including Financial, Marketing, Operational and Spiritual Integration plans.
III. Resourcing: a. Responsible to ensure that the organization is correctly staffed according to the Business Plan and in line with the established HR policies b. Secure the capital funding to meet or exceed the business objectives, developing and maintaining strong working relationships with all shareholders, and other external funding organizations and banks as needed. c. Ensure that suitable facilities and equipment are available to the Turame team.
IV. Achieve Results: a. Responsible to achieve or exceed the Business Plan within the assigned budget b. Work with the Management Team to solve problems, especially those which puts the business plan achievement at risk, addresses training and capacity issues, finds improvements and efficiencies for the benefit of the organization and its clients c. Lead initiatives to further expand Turame’s impact through microenterprise development.
V. Reporting: a. Ensure that the reporting deadlines to all shareholders are met b. Ensure that reporting to the Burundian Government is completed as required c. Provide reports as needed for donors, auditors, etc d. Meet regularly with representatives of shareholders as needed to review status and issues
VI. Risk: a. Vigilantly ensure that every member of the organization works meticulously to the agreed policies and procedures, that everyone clearly understands why this is important and that all employees are doing their utmost to protect the assets of the organization b. Ensure systems are in place to review, expose, report and mitigate appropriately areas of risk within the organization c. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the internal audit team, recognizing their direct reporting line to the Board. Work closely with the audit team and ensure the entire staff team work co-operatively with internal audit to reduce risk, ensuring the use of best practices.
VII. Governance a. Responsible to ensure the organization meets all local legal requirements, to prepare the Board meeting requirements, and to call extraordinary Board meetings and Executive Committee meetings when required b. Work with local authorities such as the Central Bank of Burundi and ensure that its requirements and the requirements of other governmental bodies overseeing the performance of Turame are met.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS I. A minimum of 5 years experience in microfinance programs or banking with a good management background III. A minimum of 3 years experience in international development work IV. Qualifying degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a similar field of study V. Skilled leader, with good understanding of cross-cultural communications, workplace relationships, and the ability to relate to and effectively motivate local staff VI. Fluent in French and English, Kirundi preferred VII. Excellent written, verbal and computer based communication skills VIII. Passionate to help people that have been brought low by war, poverty, or other circumstances to regain hope, dignity, and the ability to support themselves and their families IX. Highly flexible and creative in coping with stressful and frustrating situations; able to live, manage and work cross-culturally in a developing world context with limited resources X. Demonstrated ability to ensure the management of and compliance with business and systems processes, policies and procedures
To Apply;
Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter on our website http://worldrelief.org/Page.aspx?pid=1718 so that our
Job Title:TURAME Managing Director
Job Description
The Managing Director (MD) has full responsibility for all the activities of Turame Community Finance. Working collaboratively with the Turame Community Finance Board, the MD has responsibility to set goals, to ensure that appropriate resources are in place, and to achieve or exceed those goals, leading to the overall realization of the Turame Community Finance mission.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES I. Coordinate the creation and implementation of the Spiritual Integration Plan for the benefit of clients, staff and other entities that the organization works with
II. Planning: a. Lead the process of establishing strategic plans b. Ensure that financial and analytical models are completed and maintained c. Create the 5-year and annual business plan for Board approval, including Financial, Marketing, Operational and Spiritual Integration plans.
III. Resourcing: a. Responsible to ensure that the organization is correctly staffed according to the Business Plan and in line with the established HR policies b. Secure the capital funding to meet or exceed the business objectives, developing and maintaining strong working relationships with all shareholders, and other external funding organizations and banks as needed. c. Ensure that suitable facilities and equipment are available to the Turame team.
IV. Achieve Results: a. Responsible to achieve or exceed the Business Plan within the assigned budget b. Work with the Management Team to solve problems, especially those which puts the business plan achievement at risk, addresses training and capacity issues, finds improvements and efficiencies for the benefit of the organization and its clients c. Lead initiatives to further expand Turame’s impact through microenterprise development.
V. Reporting: a. Ensure that the reporting deadlines to all shareholders are met b. Ensure that reporting to the Burundian Government is completed as required c. Provide reports as needed for donors, auditors, etc d. Meet regularly with representatives of shareholders as needed to review status and issues
VI. Risk: a. Vigilantly ensure that every member of the organization works meticulously to the agreed policies and procedures, that everyone clearly understands why this is important and that all employees are doing their utmost to protect the assets of the organization b. Ensure systems are in place to review, expose, report and mitigate appropriately areas of risk within the organization c. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the internal audit team, recognizing their direct reporting line to the Board. Work closely with the audit team and ensure the entire staff team work co-operatively with internal audit to reduce risk, ensuring the use of best practices.
VII. Governance a. Responsible to ensure the organization meets all local legal requirements, to prepare the Board meeting requirements, and to call extraordinary Board meetings and Executive Committee meetings when required b. Work with local authorities such as the Central Bank of Burundi and ensure that its requirements and the requirements of other governmental bodies overseeing the performance of Turame are met.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS I. A minimum of 5 years experience in microfinance programs or banking with a good management background III. A minimum of 3 years experience in international development work IV. Qualifying degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a similar field of study V. Skilled leader, with good understanding of cross-cultural communications, workplace relationships, and the ability to relate to and effectively motivate local staff VI. Fluent in French and English, Kirundi preferred VII. Excellent written, verbal and computer based communication skills VIII. Passionate to help people that have been brought low by war, poverty, or other circumstances to regain hope, dignity, and the ability to support themselves and their families IX. Highly flexible and creative in coping with stressful and frustrating situations; able to live, manage and work cross-culturally in a developing world context with limited resources X. Demonstrated ability to ensure the management of and compliance with business and systems processes, policies and procedures
To Apply;
Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter on our website http://worldrelief.org/Page.aspx?pid=1718 so that our
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