Regional Director Job Vacancy at Oxfam South Africa

Job Title:Regional Director - Southern Africa Region

Ref
    INT5571
Region
    Southern Africa
Location
    Pretoria
Division
    International
Department
    Regional Management
Position Type
    Open Ended
Job Type
    Experienced
Closing date for applications
(UK Time)
    29 July 2012



Regional Director - Southern Africa Region

Competitive salary plus generous benefits, based Pretoria

Oxfam GB's programme extends from emergency relief to ongoing development, lobbying and advocacy work across Southern Africa. We aim to leverage transformational change to make a significant positive
difference to the lives of poor people across the region as 'practical visionaries'.

We are looking for an experienced influential inspirational leader to implement our strategic vision for Southern Africa and contribute to next generation development thinking. In this high profile and challenging role you will provide vision and strategic leadership, with a £17 million budget and a team of 180 to deliver Oxfam GB's regional programme and policy objectives. As part of our International Senior Management Team, you'll have an opportunity to influence on both Oxfam GB and Oxfam International's global direction.

It's essential that you understand contemporary dynamics in Southern Africa. You will have proven leadership ability at a senior, strategic level in a complex dispersed organisation. With excellent communication, influencing and visioning skills, you'll have the ability to galvanise staff to deliver real and lasting results for vulnerable people in the region.
 How to Apply;

For a detailed job description and instructions on how to apply, please visit: www.oxfordhr.co.uk
Details are on the Vacancies tab.

Closing date: 29th July 2012.

Interview dates: 30th and 31st August 2012 in Oxford.

Humanitarian Programme Manager Job Vacancy at Oxfam Uganda

Job Title:Humanitarian Programme Manager Uganda
Oxfam, a confederation of 17 affiliate organisations, is committed to ridding the world of poverty. We have a conviction that people are well capable of building a livelihood without poverty on their own, once given the chance to do so. Which is why we support local projects in developing countries, why we lobby governments and companies to take into account the interests of the poorest people, and why we campaign to involve men and women also in our work. The confederations work together to increase the impact on its long term development and humanitarian responses.

Oxfam Novib is looking for a
Humanitarian Programme Manager

Based in Kampala, Uganda
40 hours/week
Family Posting
Objective of the position

To develop, co-ordinate and implement the humanitarian strategy and priority frameworks at the country level; to ensure that Oxfam and partners have the capacity to prevent, mitigate and respond rapidly and proportionately to humanitarian emergencies with a focus on WASH and EFS-VL, and in the event of an emergency, to Coordinate Oxfam’s humanitarian responses and manage Oxfam Novib’s humanitarian response delivery with partners within the frameworks as agreed in Oxfam and in co-ordination with the Country director. The Humanitarian program manager also acts as the security focal point for Oxfam in the Country.
Main tasks
Oxfam Humanitarian Lead Role

    To provide leadership and co-ordination of the entire Oxfam response (e.g. strategy, fundraising,
    information management), in co-ordination with the country leadership team.
    To provide leadership to the overall Oxfam humanitarian preparedness in-country, including co-ordinating capacity development, design, testing and regular updating of the Oxfam contingency plan in-country and ensuring timely decision-making by the country leadership team at the onset of an emergency.
    To co-ordinate Oxfam’s ongoing monitoring of the humanitarian situation and of (interim) results of humanitarian interventions and represent Oxfam internally and externally regarding humanitarian matters.
    Regularly informs and facilitates decision making within Oxfam in Uganda senior programme management structures (Country Leadership Team) especially for purposes of rapid review and revision of emergency response interventions, and relevant national and international policies.
    To act as the security focal point for Oxfam in country and assist the Country Director/CLT to update and maintain and security management plans.
    Monitor the security situation in country, prepare and disseminate security situation reports (SITREPS) regularly and as will have been determined by the Oxfam Country Director.
    Provide security briefing and relevant advise to Oxfam staff, visitors and partners in line with the approved Oxfam security plans and protocols.

Oxfam Novib Response Delivery and Preparedness

    In the event of an Oxfam humanitarian response, to manage  effectively, in coordination with other affiliates ON’s  humanitarian response delivery with partners and, in co-ordination with the country director, to provide direction to strategic and rapid decision-making about strategy, resources and staff deployment in a complex, stressful and changing environment. To ensure effective programme management, and financial and information management.
    To co-ordinate Oxfam’s ongoing monitoring of the humanitarian situation to ensure up-to-date knowledge and understanding of developments in-country which have (potentially) an effect on the humanitarian situation, as well as of interim results of ongoing humanitarian interventions.
    To develop, review and implement Oxfam’s’s humanitarian preparedness strategy and investment plan in-country in collaboration with Oxfam staff, other affiliates and Oxfam partners.
    To coordinate the appraisal and monitoring of ON’s and partners’ response capacity and co-ordinate capacity building activities for all parties involved in order to achieve the objectives set in the preparedness strategy.
    To develop Oxfam Novib’s humanitarian profile and programme in-country and to identify opportunities for fundraising with funding agencies. To lead acquisition with (potential) donors of humanitarian response and preparedness in close co-ordination with the Institutional Funding Co-ordinators and the humanitarian program Team.
    To represent Oxfam Novib in the Oxfam confederation and Oxfam externally regarding humanitarian matters, to generate exposure of Oxfam Novib’s humanitarian profile and good practices; to increase Oxfam’s awareness of current humanitarian trends and ensure sound internal and external co-ordination during preparedness and response.
    To collect proactively all necessary information relevant for Oxfam policy cycles and shares this with the Oxfam managing lead.

You have

    At least 5 years experience in management and participatory strategy development, preferably in Africa. Knowledge of, and recent working experience in the region is a prerequisite;
    Experience with managing emergency response delivery and preparedness programming including in Emergency Food Security/Vulnerable Livelihoods and Water Sanitation and Hygiene promotion;
    Proven analytical skills and strategic thinking, including the ability to think beyond the programme context and to act within a regional and continental perspective;
    Experience in representing an organisation at the level of local partners, local administration, ministries and donors at senior level;
    Project management and financial management skills to monitor the (operational) budget;
    A thorough knowledge and understanding of humanitarian standards and principles. Work experience or additional training on gender, accountability, food security and/or pastoralism would be an advantage;
    Experience and ability to work with and support local civil society organizations;
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills to report, motivate, influence, and negotiate;
    Experience in working in emergency contexts including on both preventive and responsive emergency interventions;
    Hands on experience in security and risk management both in operations and in programmes.
    Excellent communication skills, written and spoken, in English;
    Willingness to travel to the field frequently and used to working and travelling in remote areas.

We offer

A competitive, fair and comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors. We offer a gross salary in the range from € 3.229,- to € 4.969,- on the basis of a 40 hour working week. This is excl. 8% holiday fee, additional expat allowances will be offered.
More information and application procedure
How to Apply;

Are you interested in this position? Send your application in English in writing, including a motivation letter and curriculum vitae and mentioning reference number (5-6444) to jobs@oxfamnovib.nl to the attention of Shabinah Asgarali, Recruiter, no later than July 18, 2012.

Information about the procedure can be obtained from Shabinah Asgarali, telephone +31 70 3421 868. Further information about the job can be obtained from Peter Kamalingin, Country Director, via peter.kamalingin@oxfamnovib.nl

Bron    Oxfam Novib, July 10, 2012
Auteur    HR Department

Media & Communications Officer Job Vacancy at Oxfam Niger

Job Title:Media & Communications Officer, Niger (Emergency)
Oxfam Novib is committed to ridding the world of poverty. We have a conviction that people are well capable of building a livelihood without poverty on their own, once given the chance to do so. Which is why we support local projects in developing countries, why we lobby governments and companies to take into account the interests of the poorest people, and why we campaign to involve Dutch men and women also in our work. We work together with other Oxfam affiliates to increase our impact on development issues.

As part of its newly established Rapid Deployment Team, Oxfam Novib’s Humanitarian Unit is looking for a

Media & Communications Officer, Niger (Emergency)
(Rapid Deployment Team)
Duration: The deployment to start as soon as possible for initial period of 6 months
Single posting
40 hours a week
Objective of the position

Oxfam Novib works with other members of the Oxfam Confederation and with local partner organisations to be better prepared for emergency situations and to provide an appropriate response to those situations where needed. To support Oxfam country staff and partners in Niger, Oxfam Novib is recruiting a Media and Communications Officer to serve as a member of Oxfam’s Rapid Deployment Team (RDT) in Niger. RDT members are deployed in countries where Oxfam Novib is working, based on need for support in their area of expertise. This position is Niger-specific, and is an emergency-scale-up post for an initial period of 6 months.
Main tasks

Terms of Reference will be negotiated and agreed with relevant parties, prior to deployment and/or revised in the early stages of each deployment. For RDT media and communications assignments, responsibilities include:

Response delivery in emergency contexts
• Develop and implement a comprehensive media and communications strategy, including social media, as part of the overall Oxfam response in the country or region;
• Ensure media and communication work is done within agreed Oxfam brand and media policies and develop brand risk & opportunity assessment and strategies;
• Drive media relations on behalf of the whole of Oxfam. Serve as focal point for media enquiries in the country;
• Update and instruct all Oxfam media officers with latest information and key messages;
• Collect media materials and actively engage in communication on social media;
• Identify and coach (multilingual) spokespeople, including partners, or act as a spokesperson
• Identify opportunities to gain media coverage;
• Produce regular press releases and reports to the media;
• Manage multiple internal and external sources of information and produce appropriate and timely reports to internal and external audiences;
• Depending on scale of emergency and Oxfam repsonse, lead an Oxfam/Oxfam Novib media & communications team;
• Participate in relevant working groups and task forces within Oxfam and externally (UN, government, civil society).

Enhancing Oxfam Novib’s and partners’ humanitarian capacity

• Contribute to the integration of media and communication aspects in the development and implementation of the Oxfam humanitarian preparedness strategies/contingency plans and in-country  humanitarian investment plans;
• Contribute to capacity building of Oxfam Novib field offices in relation to media and communication work and planning.
Policy development and learning

• Contribute to further development of Oxfam Novib humanitarian policies;
• Document experiences and draw lessons learned;
• Participate in assessments, audits, monitoring and evaluation missions;
• Other suitable tasks as assigned.
You have

• A post-graduate degree in journalism and/or communications (undergraduate degree plus relevant overseas experience may substitute, but qualification will not substitute for experience);
• Approximately 5-10 years of practical experience in international media and communications in emergency response situations (relief and rehabilitation) in more than one country (preferably countries where Oxfam Novib works), with a mature understanding of context, dilemmas, challenges and ways of working;
• Good analytical and planning skills and ability to analyze programming risks from a brand perspective;
• Knowledge and practical experience of general humanitarian standards and principles such as Sphere Standards, HAP, the People in Aid Code and the Red Cross Code of Conduct. Understanding of main programming issues in WASH and Emergency Food Security / Vulnerable Livelihoods;
• A good understanding of gender and diversity in humanitarian crisis contexts, and proven commitment to incorporating these concepts in your work;
• Experience in or strong affinity for working with and supporting local NGO partners
• The ability to work in a variety of teams and to effectively support and empower Oxfam Novib field staff and partners in a wide variety of cultural contexts using methods such as mentoring, coaching, accompaniment, training and advice;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills, both written and spoken.
• Excellent skills in English and French (speaking, reading, writing);
• The willingness to travel at short notice, often in difficult circumstances, and the availability to work abroad in complex situations and difficult locations for periods averaging between 6 weeks to 6 months;
• Knowledge and experience working with disaster risk reduction, preparedness and development issues is an asset.
Location

Niamey, Niger.
We offer

Oxfam Novib is committed to providing you with a competitive, fair and comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors. The salary range for this position is set between € 2.896,- and € 4.456,- gross per month based on 40 hours. This is excl. 8% holiday fee, additional expat allowances will be offered.
More information and application procedure

Due to the urgent nature of the humanitarian situation in Niger, applications will be reviewed on rolling basis as they are received, and qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
How to Apply;
Are you interested? Send your application in English including a motivation letter and curriculum vitae to jobs@oxfamnovib.nl mentioning reference number 5-6701 to the attention of Shabinah Asgarali, Recruiter, before July 24 2012.

Further information about the job can be obtained from Nate McCray, Media Advisor
(nate.mccray@oxfamnovib.nl or +31 6 13933517).

Consultant-Child Protection Specialist Job Vacancy at UNICEF Burundi

Job Title:Consultant-Child Protection Specialist to support the child protection system in Burundi


Type of contract: SSA Consultancy fees: To be determined by HR Duty Station: Bujumbura, Burundi Proposed level: L3 Duration: 11 months Start date: August 2012 Supervisor: Chief of Child Protection

CONTEXT AND JUSTIFICATION: UNICEF’s Child Protection Strategy was adopted by the Executive Board in June 2008. One of the key pillars of the Strategy is strengthening Child Protection (CP) systems and enhancing social change as the key pillars and results areas of child protection work. In response to the Global Strategy, BCO decided to conduct a thorough Child Protection System Mapping and Assessment. Further to that process a Children and Family Department has been established in 2011 and the National Child Protection Policy drafted. On the way to strengthen the Child Protection system in the country, UNICEF has accepted to deploy a Child Protection Specialist within the Ministry of National Solidarity, Human Rights and Gender for a period of 11 months.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Support the Family and Development Department within the Ministry of National Solidarity, Human Rights and Gender to lead the process of strengthening the national child protection system by prioritizing programmatic interventions in Bujumbura and the other provinces across Burundi. This will include:

• Support the development of training materials for the social workers of the Ministry of National Solidarity, Human Rights and Gender and provide on-going technical support for the capacity building of national and sub-national level social workers, especially on Best Interest Determination processes and case management for children at risk of exploitation, abuse and violence;
• Support the setup of an inter-agency child protection information management system within the Child and Family Department; • Support the process of establishment of the Child Helpline in Burundi, including the realization of a feasibility study by the end of 2012. • Provide technical support to the Child and Family Department to address cases and issues referred to the task force on Violence Against Children; • Provide technical support to the Child and Family Department on the implementation of the National Strategy on the prevention of the phenomenon of children in street situation and of the Minimum Standards on children in institutions or deprived of family care; • Contribute to the development of monitoring and evaluation indicators of projects jointly implemented with the Ministry’s partners in child protection sector • Provide technical, programmatic and administrative support to the Department of Children and Family in Bujumbura to develop, implement and evaluate annual work plans related to the above mentioned areas. • Coordinate with the Child Protection Section the support provided by UNICEF to the Ministry of National Solidarity, Human Rights and Gender • Evaluate and provide regular reports to the Chief of Child Protection on utilization of funds and supplies provided to the Child and Family Department.

Undertake any other tasks as requested by the Chief of the Child Protection and/or by Senior Management. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University Degree in Social Sciences, preferably social work or child welfare, or other related fields. Work experience: at least 5 years of professional work experience in child protection for child protection system establishment field or in related areas. Knowledge of the latest developments in child protection and social welfare fields. Experience in the establishment of an inter-agency child protection information management system and/or a child helpline is an asset. Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and manage programmes and to impart knowledge and teach skills. Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills; capacity to conceptualize and analyse complex problems. Capacity to mobilise, partners around priority issues. Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish effective working relationships both within and outside the organization. Fluency in oral and written French and English is essential.
How to apply:

Submission requirement: • Motivation letter • CV • P11 Submissions must be sent by 25 July 2012 to Jeanne d'Arc Kantengwa, Human Resource Officer, UNICEF, Email: Jakantengwa@unicef.org - copie to: nadine Kaze, email:nkaze@unicef.org and to Lucia Soleti email: lsoleti@unicef.org

Program Manager - M&E and Quality Assurance Job Vacancy at The Ministry of Public Health Sanitation Kenya

Job Title:Program Manager - M&E and Quality Assurance
The Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation seeks to recruit the following position funded by the USAID/Kenya through Capacity Kenya Project. The position will be based at the Division of Reproductive Health (DRH). The Division is the primary agency responsible for policy making, technical oversight and leadership on all reproductive health programs in Kenya.

Under the overall guidance of the Head of Division of Reproductive Health in the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, the M&E and Quality Assurance Manager will be the line manager for M&E, Research and quality assurance within DRH. S/he will provide technical leadership and oversight to ensure effective planning, coordination, development, quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation of all RH programs/activities within the Division.

Key Responsibilities •Provide strategic technical guidance to ensure effective implementation and periodic review of DRH’s M&E framework •Implement appropriate M&E tools and processes for all DRH programs •Provide technical guidance on M&E during development and/or review of pre-service and in-service RH training curricula, policies, guidelines, Annual Operation Plans (AOP) and business plans. •Develop and execute a framework for the coordination of RH research and utilization of research findings to inform policy and programme implementation •Provide overall management and leadership of the M&E and QA Program including mentoring staff and experts attached to the Division •Institute a framework for the coordination of regular supportive supervision for the various DRH programs to strengthen the existing health systems and structures for RH service delivery •Develop a mechanism to systematically document and disseminate RH best practices and lessons learnt from programs •Implement effective linkages with HMIS Department for efficient and effective utilization of data for continuous quality improvement in the provision of RH services in Kenya. •Provide leadership in developing capacity of RH workers to improve M&E across the RH sub-sector and communication among actors •Develop a mechanism for coordinating resource in-flows into DRH and track their respective program result areas to improve RH in Kenya •Offer technical and secretariat support to the RH Interagency Coordinating Committee (RH ICC) to ensure routine meetings, follow up and implementation of recommendations •Ensure effective coordination and feedback mechanism of and among stakeholder forums e.g. technical working groups for various programs in the Division (e.g. FP, MNH, ASRH, RT Cancers, among others) •Ensure timely production of quarterly monitoring and quality assurance reports based on agreed performance indicators and develop an effective feedback mechanism to implementers of RH programs •Lead initiatives in the Division to apply ICTs in RH program planning, implementation monitoring and evaluation •Provide feedback to the Head of DRH on the status of implementation of high impact interventions for programs within DRH including MNH and FP support services

Experience and Qualification •A master’s degree in a public health or research related field, e.g. MPH with concentration on epidemiology, bio-statistics, demography, population studies or other relevant degree, •At least seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in project management, project monitoring and evaluation and relevant related fields •Experience and content knowledge in the area of reproductive health •Excellent knowledge of participatory methods in M&E in the context of social change programming •Proven ability to conduct and evaluate research findings •Proven ability to design and implement research and evaluation to inform interventions and programs •Demonstrated skills in writing for scientific/peer-reviewed publications and conferences •Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and statistical software (SPSS, EPI Info, Stata, SAS etc.); familiarity with database programs such as MS Access or HMIS and other software packages will be an added advantage •Familiarity and experience in working with USAID, and/or other international organizations will be an added advantage •Excellent interpersonal and communication skills •Proven ability to train, coach and mentor technical teams •Proven ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
How to apply:

If your background, experience, and competencies match the above specifications, please send your application quoting vacancy number, detailed CV indicating daytime telephone numbers and e-mail address, attach copies of academic and professional certificates, diplomas or transcripts and three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses to the address below not later than July 20, 2012.

Human Resources Manager IntraHealth International Inc USAID-Capacity Kenya Project Unga House, Muthithi Road, 7th Floor P.O. Box 66726 – 00800 Nairobi Email: jobskenya@intrahealth.org

Only short listed Candidates will be contacted

Regional Manager Job Vacancy at CTG Global Kenya

Job Title:Regional Manager-Africa
Background on CTG Global CTG Global is a Human Resources Service Company specialising in the appointment of specialised personnel and their operational management in countries experiencing or emerging from armed conflict, natural disasters, or acute social and economic crisis worldwide. CTG provides tailored support enabling a growing number of public and private sector agencies, Governments and individuals to achieve their objectives in complex and challenging environments. CTG’s current clients are in Afghanistan, Somalia, Libya, South Sudan, Sudan, Kenya, Palestine, Congo, Ghana, Jordan, UAE and Iraq; and currently comprise government, UN organizations, NGOs and different corporate organisations such as engineering, security, ICT and Oil & Gas companies. CTG is an expanding company offering the right career minded individual the opportunity to grow and develop with our expansion plans throughout Africa.

Rationale & Integrity CTG has been operational for the past 8 years. Our rapid growth Globally has developed the requirement for a dynamic experienced self-starting Manager who can lead this expansion and client growth with support from the company’s senior management. The Regional Manager will be a key person in achieving senior management’s vision and objectives in managing the companies Recruitment, HR and Personnel Management Support Services that it provides to its clients on a global basis. It is your sole responsibility to maintain comprehensive oversight and management of these core functions ensuring the company and its activities have the requisite candidates available and the Recruitment, Personnel Management, and HR Systems in place. The Regional manager will also ensure that all regional programme staff will operate in compliance with all company policies and procedures which have been established to meet our ever evolving requirements to provide quality services to our clients.

Appointment

Regional Manager for CTG Global (“CTG”), based in CTG’s Africa Regional HQ in Nairobi (Kenya).
Newly created position in support of our expanding and potential Africa business development. The Regional Manager should expect frequent travel throughout Africa to support on-going and potential new clients, particularly Eastern Africa as our current growth region. Current Countries of operation in Africa include: Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Libya, Liberia and Congo. Some business travel may require longer periods during business development and new contract opportunity periods to support establishment, mobilisation and implementation to operational phases pertaining to clients demands. There will be a requirement for travel from time to time to other of the Company’s offices/Global HQ (the latter being based in Dubai).

Job Description

    Responsibilities

I. Regional Management II. Business Development & Client Management III. Operations & Staff Management

I. Regional Management

• Management and accountability of the full spectrum of CTG business throughout Africa, ensuring the professional standards of CTG, the operations, the staff and the services provided are based on quality service to all ongoing and potential clients.

• Ultimately responsible for the Development of CTG’s client list throughout Africa. The Regional Manager must ensure he/she has full oversight of all Business Development activities, assisting with introduction of known contacts and connections to the Commercial Director/Manager and responsible for reviewing all proposals (both technical and financial) prior to client submission. At contract award support the Commercial team during negotiations and with obtaining swift client contract review and signature.

• Client and Operational Management of all CTG Clients throughout Africa with direct support from the Commercial Manager and Nairobi based Portfolio staff. Supporting such locally based portfolio staff with advice and direction too efficiently and effectively deal with the daily operational and personnel demands, managing problems and issues with consultants, etc.

• Responsible for the Management, Crisis Management and “Duty-of-Care” for CTG Internal Employee’s based in African countries working closely with the HR Officer in regard to all staffing matters. Oversight management of recruitment of all local national personnel for our offices and projects throughout Africa – working with the corporate HQ HR officer and Recruitment Manager in such regard).

• With the support of the Accounts & Administration Assistant (AAA) and the Corporate Accounting Team, you will be accountable for CTG’s complete Regional financial position – ensuring that the fiduciary reputation of CTG is transparent and maintained to the highest level, and all CTG’s African accounting procedures are correctly and timely delivered upon. In particular your responsibilities will involve:

(a) Reviewing the monthly Profit & Loss (management accounts) for CTG African business by country; (b) Responsible for management of business operating expenses in the Regional and Africa country/field offices. Reviewing and scrutinising the operational and overhead expenses monthly for CTG’s African business by country and regionally; (c) Working with the commercial team and corporate finance department in the compilation of the annual budget; (d) Ensure Implementation of the Financial & Administration SOPs and Systems by regional Finance and Accounting staff; (e) Ensure Finance and Accounting staff have been properly training and are supported by the corporate/global HQ financial management; (f) Oversee local Cash Projection/Forecast: Ensuring the division is cash sufficient and all expenses are paid on priority basis to ensure the division doesn’t suffer a cash shortage; (g) Management of the company’s Nairobi Bank accounts, and authorise any withdrawals. Company signatory on bank accounts and custodian of cash – full liability applies; (h) Collection of Receivables: Weekly meeting with CFO regarding Aging Analysis to ensure agreement and actions to be taken for African based clients debt collection. Assisting when required with the collection process of all outstanding receivables.

• Produce Daily Reports (verbal) to the Commercial Director and weekly written reports to the Executive Leadership Team.

II. Business Development & Client Management

• For each African country of service ascertain the market demand for CTG, and whether CTG’s current establishment and business model works in liaison with the Commercial Team. A Marketing & BD plan for each territory should be established, and the RM shall be an enormous contributor to these, in some efforts the primary and sole contributor.

• Responsible for the initial research of business opportunities throughout Africa including the assistance with Technical and Financial RFP response/proposal/EOI writing for Africa proposals where required by the Commercial Team.

• The first point of contact in most cases in regards to BD and shall be under the direct guidance and report to the Commercial Director in relation to Business Development activities for the company.

• Client Management – Shall take a proactive role in the day-to-day client management and the continual development of important existing clients. May be assigned specific clients to manage from time to time; within CTG client managers are normally assigned to the person best appointed or qualified to provide the services and manage such particular client. Collaborate closely with the Commercial Manager to review and further optimise all operational aspects of the assigned contract portfolio and service delivery against client agreements.

• Procure relationships with service providers and/or JV partners to support the company’s development in all African countries of service (e.g. Travel Agents, Equipment providers, etc).

• In coordination with the CFO and the Country Planning Assistant in the company’s Global HQ ensure that the company has comprehensive “Entry Country Plans” – for each country in Africa CTG wishes to establish operations in and register CTG. At a minimum these should include the following items (of which (d) and (e) shall be fundamental responsibilities of the RM to produce).:

(a) Physical Entry strategy and requirements (analysis, needs, impact and action plan)

(b) Legal structure and process of establishing a business

(c) Financial requirements of establishing a new company

(d) Operational plans & SOPs

(e) Business Development plan (in liaison with the Commercial Team)

(f) Local Labour Laws & HR requirements (including Visas & Work permits) for CTG staffing

(g) Identification of Local National Recruitment & other Administrative facilities, ability & SOPs

(h) Deployment & Logistical SOPs

(i) Risk Assessments, Security & Safety SOPs

(j) Office/Life support location sourcing

(k) Crisis management, Medevac & Medical facilities accessibility in case of emergency

III. Operational & Staff Management:

• Responsible for ensuring the continuity of the HR Management support services provided to our current and future African-based client contracts, attending frequent meetings with such clients to guarantee the services provided.

• Support the Commercial Manager with new Project/Programme start-ups and mobilisations upon request. Assisting with the physical and legal establishment of operations in new African territories, including but not limited to developing CTG staff positions, scoping of locations/sites, procurement, and development of new country specific procedures (in liaison with the CFO & Commercial Team). Supporting procurement requirements for new countries of service operational offices and pertaining to RFP requirements for new BD or other operational requirements.

• CTG’s Africa Business complete Operational Oversight and leadership to CTG core staff and country/field offices once established.

• QC/QA of the services and support provided to all CTG clients in Africa including the important checking of RFP, proposal, financial and contract records to ensure that the company is delivering as requested, sold and agreed

• Establish a local Security provider for CTG in each Country of Service and provide continual liaison with said provider to ensure CTG has the correct security support in its high risk countries of operation. Oversight of the Monitoring of security situations and the provision of security guidance and advice to our consultants, ensuring our clients are satisfied with the security and safety procedures and systems provided.

• Upon appointment, train, and throughout employment, mentor, all African HQ and new Africa Field Office staff to provide the turnkey and niche support which CTG has agreed to provide to each client. Provide initial direction to Africa based staff (in coordination with the Commercial Manager who shall oversee Client Portfolio/LASO staff). In addition establish and maintain operational management systems and training relevant to any specific/local country of service requirement/law. Ensuring all Africa based field offices are reporting efficiently and effectively into the Regional HQ in Nairobi and are engaging with the clients in such field offices suitably. Ensure our permanent staff are developing in support of CTG business needs. Work on and constantly be aware of the need for team building within our African operations and offices, designing with support from the HR Officer, appropriate activities to promote an adhesive team environment in the difficult remote coverage of our business operations and staffing.

• Maintenance of the Regional HQ Ops management systems and maps for use by all those supporting the company’s African operations.

• Training – implement robust induction training systems and SOPs for CTG internationally recruited consultants in liaison with the Security & Safety Manager.

• Ensure all African relevant and field Business, Operational, Financial and Administrational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are kept up to date ensuring they meet current demands of our clients. Ensure that our company policies, procedures, codes of conduct, directives, administrative instructions, SOP’s, systems, standards and reporting structures are applied appropriately and adhered to by our African based staff, to ensure business success and client satisfaction. Review and revise such for approval with Global HQ as required due to country/regional specific changing requirements. Ensuring that implementation understood strictly as Company Policy.

• Support Africa based staff with consultants Crisis Management, including Body Repatriation and Medical Assistance through mechanism’s in place or develop those where required. Conducting formal investigations into incidents – operational, disciplinary or administrative. Providing local assistance to the Corporate HR Officer for permanent staff based in Africa. Provide complete management of any crisis situations or evacuation according to relevant SOPs. Responsible for assisting with procurement of emergency support facilities and establishment of new SOPs for such in new countries of operation.

• Ensure All Africa relevant operational and business SOPs are kept up to date and initiated to ensure they meet current demands of our clients.

Line Management

You will directly report to the Commercial Director (2ic to the CEO).

Qualifications/Experience

The ideal candidate would have the following preferable qualities and strengths:

• Experienced in leadership, operational management, with a fundamental desire to travel to operationally demanding locations and to be based in Nairobi, Kenya. • Experience in project implementation, client management and business development.

• Country experience ~ Previous experience in CTG’s current and future operational centres would be preferable and/or had previous operational experience in more than one Northern or Eastern Africa country. • Experience working with or in the United Nations, Humanitarian Aid Sector, Donor’s, (USAID, US DOD, USACE, DFID, etc.), INGO’s and or Governments agencies at a Regional Operational Management level or higher. • Human Resources and the Management of such • Energy and Infrastructure experience ~ knowledge of these business sectors would be useful. • Ambitious and dynamic with a dedicated approach to working in a diverse and energetic team and for a young and developing company whose global footprint is expanding exponentially. • Available to relocate or already living in Nairobi, Kenya.

Benefits & Remuneration Package

CTG shall provide a suitable candidate with a permanent contract of employment and the following type of package. Salary is guideline only and the company shall make an offer deemed appropriate pertaining to their selection criteria.

• Remuneration Package: From USD 80,000 to USD 100,000 per annum Dependent on experience (tax free – paid out of the UAE) • Housing: Furnished accommodation shall be provided in the company’s new House/Office in Nairobi’s Westlands area. Maid and security facilities are already in place at such residence and all utilities paid for by the company. • Car: Use of the Company’s 4x4 as the priority user (when the Commercial Director is not in town!) • Club Membership: USD 3,300 • Visa: Employee only • Insurances include: 1. Personal Accident: o Death/permanent disablement – sum insured 3x Annual Salary o Temporary disablement – sum insured $750/week o Medical including repatriation (in high risk countries) - $1million o Property $2,500 o Money $1,500 o Dependents also covered on Personal Accident Insurances 2. Term Life – sum insured USD 150,000 3. BUPA International Gold Health Care – Employee elective following probationary period. FamilyStatus. Regional Manager is under the Company policy Category B = Company 75% contribution/Employee 25% contribution. • Travel: Economy Class – Flights for employee for mobilisation/demobilisation only. No leave flights will be granted. • Leave: As per company policy – 25 business days per annum plus 10 National Holidays declared by the Government of Kenya. • Relocation Allowance: As per company policy. • Working hours: Monday – Friday; 8am – 5pm however this senior management designation shall be expected to devote weekends and evenings to the company for business reasons/business travel for no additional remuneration as required. The level of work and overtime has been considered in determining the company’s offered package.

    Applications

How to apply:

Applications including CV cover letter and references in English should be emailed to the Recruitment Manager of CTG Global: careers@ctgglobal.com. Please mark Regional Manager Africa- BHJOB2678_181 in the subject line.

Applications submitted after the recruitment deadline will not be considered

Security/ Logistics Manager Job Vacancy at Greenpeace Orgnisation South Africa

Job Title:Security/ Logistics Manager
Greenpeace undertakes direct actions and direct communications as an integral part of its campaigns.
Greenpeace is an independent campaigning organization which uses Non Violent Direct Action on to expose global Environmental problems and to force solutions towards a green and peaceful future.

The actions and security unit is also responsible for the management of our action warehouse, equipment, vehicles, training and coordination of our direct action activists and the day-to-day management of security issues within Greenpeace Africa, with a particular focus on the organisation's operations in South Africa, the Democratic Republic Congo and Senegal but also any other country on the continent Greenpeace may be operating. The unit is also responsible for developing and improving the capacity for rapid response operations on the continent.
How to apply:

send email with cover letter to Human Resource Manager at david.shabangu@greenpeace.org no late application will be accepted.

Coordinator of Support Services Job Vacancy at Handicap International Kenya

Job Title:Coordinator of Support Services - Kenya
Handicap International is looking for a Coordinator of Support Services - Kenya

COUNTRY : Kenya CITY : Nairobi Starting date : September 2012 Length of the assignment : 2 years Closing date for application : 10th August 2012 Advertisement reference : CSS/KEN/0712

Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.

Handicap International is a not-for-profit organisation with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission. For more details on the association: http://www.handicap-international.fr/en/s/index.html

JOB CONTEXT: The Kenya Somaliland Program is one of the most complex programs within Handicap International, with 6 sites covering 2 countries. Historically, the program has developed several innovative thematic (HIV, GBV, Post Violence Management) and benefits from a large range of competences & technical resources. In 2011 HI opened alongside the development program, an emergency response project in Dadaab. This has further added to the size of the program in Kenya and has increased its complexity with regards to the management of the programs human resources and support services.

OBJECTIVES OF THE POST: Under the authority of the Program Director, and in full coordination with the HQ support services and field teams, the CSS will have the responsibility to lead, manage and ensure efficient results from the program support services: HR, finances, Administration and Logistic and ensure that HI’s standards are established and followed.

The CSS will establish a new framework for the support services by solving current challenges, implementing the basic rules & procedures of HI and succeeding to reinitiate the managerial, financial, administration and logistic capacities of the program.

Responsibilities:

Ensure the successful financial management of the program: - Lead the revision and enhancement of the financial team and capacities of the program, including internal & external audits - Guarantee the implementation of the Finance Action Plan defined to reinitiate financial management capacities of the program - Supervise the work done by the financial manager and his team - Coordinate with the financial manager for the full revision of the financial policy of the program - Revise and implement the procedure and systems to comply with donors’ expectations and rules - Develop budget tools in accordance with HI procedures and implement training policy for all sites and admin - Improve the control on finance management

Ensure the administrative and logistics management of the program: - Lead the revision and enhancement of the administrative and logistic capacities of the program - Guarantee the implementation of the Admin & log Action Plan defined to reinitiate operational capacities of the program - Supervise the work done by the administrative and logistic teams - Coordinate with the logistics manager and support of the headquarter the full revision, implementation and training of HI logistic policies for the program

Ensure the Human Resource administrative management of the program: - Participate and support the reorganization of the program team - Lead the revision and optimization of the support services chart - Guarantee the implementation of the HR Action Plan defined to reinitiate HR management capacities of the program - Supervise the work done by the HR manager and her team - Coordinate with the HR Manager for the full revision of the HR policy and implementation – harmonized with Somalia

Guarantee the implementation and follow up of the actions plans defined for the crisis.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: Mandatory: Masters degree in economics, finance or a related subject Minimum of 5 years experience as an administrator in an International NGO Strong financial management experience Proven experience in grants management with main institutional donors (USAID, EU, UN bodies) Good interpersonal relations skills Leadership and participatory management style Ability to work under high pressure within a complex and constantly evolving context Strong capacity building skills

Complementary: Experience in internal auditing Previous experience with Handicap international Experience in HR management (Administration & Skills development) Conflict management skills

REQUIRED LANGUAGE SKILLS: Good oral and written English communications skills Knowledge of French would be a plus

  JOB ENVIRONMENT: Kenya is a stable country in the region with a democratic and structured system of governance. It is currently under high security focus following a range of terrorist attacks & kidnappings related to the Somaliland crisis. Conditions of living in Nairobi are good with large access to public services (with strict security rules). Handicap International is also present in more dangerous areas such as North East Kenya, Hargeisa and Garowe. Regular visits to these areas will be required under high level of security.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Salary: 2200 to 2400€ gross salary/month + 457 Euros net/month expatriation allowance + 50% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance + indemnity for partner and children Or Volunteer: 750 or 850 Euros monthly indemnity + living allowance paid on the field + accommodation + 100% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance + indemnity for partner and children
How to apply:

Please send resume and covering letter with the reference: CSS/KEN/0712 to:

HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL - 14, avenue Berthelot - 69361 LYON CEDEX 07 - FRANCE By Email: recrut14@handicap-international.org Or by our website: www.handicap-international.fr Please do not telephone

Chief of Party Job Vacancy at ACDI/VOCA Ghana

Job Title:Chief of Party, Ghana

Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has 84 projects in 40 countries and revenues of approximately $168 million.

Chief of Party, Ghana We are currently seeking a Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID-funded project, the Financing Ghanaian Agriculture Project (FinGAP). FinGAP will address one of the key constraints that restrict the development of commercial agriculture in Ghana: access to finance. Together with local and international partners, ACDI/VOCA’s program will identify and develop socially inclusive agriculture related investments. The program will provide agribusinesses and commercial farmers with both pre- and post-investment support, including advisory services, market information and business development services. The Chief of Party will be responsible for overseeing both the business development unit and the finance unit and building relationships between multiple stakeholders and partner organizations. This position will be based in Accra, Ghana, and is contingent upon ACDI/VOCA being awarded the program.

Responsibilities: • Work with financial institutions and investors on the design and implementation of new financial products to support agricultural investments in the North of Ghana. • Design technical assistance strategies and grant mechanisms to assist rural financial institutions with new loan products and to assist agribusinesses with their management capacity, operational efficiency and business development strategies. • Represent ACDI/VOCA to program stakeholders and at meetings, workshops and other events. • Provide effective management and support to local partners and subrecipients. • Communicate regularly and share program information with ACDI/VOCA headquarters and local partners, as well as USAID personnel and project partners. • Ensure a work environment that is nondiscriminatory and promotes open dialogue on gender-related and culturally sensitive issues. • Ensure compliance with all ACDI/VOCA corporate and local partner policies and procedures. Ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place and that staff understands them. • Contribute to the development of reports for the donor, the host country and/or ACDI/VOCA. • Oversee budgets, fund disbursal and financial records to ensure that project expenditures are in compliance with ACDI/VOCA and USAID policies and regulations as well as within the scope of the program budget.

Qualifications: • Minimum of 10 years overseas experience working in banking and/or private equity, focusing on increasing private investment in developing markets; agricultural investment experience strongly preferred. • Experience in financial management program design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation is strongly desired. • Thorough knowledge of capital markets and investment climate in Ghana required. • Effective record of building relationships with governmental organizations as well as private and community organizations is required. • Experience with credit guarantee mechanisms, the ability to provide technical assistance to banks to support these programs, and familiarity with USAID’s DCA program are preferred. • Ability to manage a variety of program activities (including grants funds) and implement a timely M&E system that will be used to evaluate and scale the most successful initiatives. • Prior experience with USAID projects, procedures, policies and reporting requirements is recommended. • Demonstrated ability to collaborate, willingness to innovate and ability to think systematically. • Strong communications skills (oral, written, cross-cultural). • Established track record of achieving results within challenging working environments. • An advanced graduate degree, such as a master’s or Ph.D., in business, investment finance, microfinance, business administration, business management or economics is preferred. • Fluency in English is required.
How to apply:

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55568361D43515B7E59192F77561A6306627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE
Deadline  Closing date:  11 Sep 2012