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The East African Regional Office is responsible for 7 countries in East Africa, including Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Rwanda, Sudan, South Sudan and Ethiopia, with a current staff complement of approximately 3500 staff, and current expenditure of approximately $200 million each year.

Save the Children East Africa Regional Office (EARO) is looking to recruit for a position of Regional Finance Coordinator - Roving:

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the position description and the key selection criteria.

Application closes 18th January 2015 at 5:00pm

Please send a copy of your CV with a cover letter to EA.recruitment@savethechildren.org

We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Safeguarding Policy and organizational Code of Conduct.

Vacancy: Roving Deputy Field Coordinator - Kakuma
Employee Category: Full Time          

Job Purpose / Objective: This position will be based 75% in Kakuma and 25% in Lodwar and Hagadera. Under the supervision of the Field coordinator, the Deputy Field Coordinator shall be responsible for the overall designing and implementation of IRC Kakuma programs that encompass Nutrition, HIV, CHP, Clinical Services and Safe programming sectors. S/he will also be responsible for implement evidence based primary health care service delivery. He/she shall be expected to monitor and ensure improvement and maintenance of the entire health indicators as per SPHERE/UNHCR/WHO standards at the Camp and for ensuring that the safe programming component delivers on streamlining protection mainstreaming within programs. He/ she will also be responsible for ensuring that the programs deliver as appropriate on work-plans and spending. Key Responsibilities:

Program Planning, Quality, Implementation and Evaluation:
Work with IRC Kenya Senior Management team to ensure programs objectives are achieved;Prepare program proposals and budgets in partnership with Field coordinator and other program staff;Ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems are in place for all health sectors in the camp;Maintain accurate and up to date health profile of refugees and respond in timely fashion to any infectious or epidemic disease outbreaks;Coordinate the preparation of donor reports.Initiate technical evaluations, surveys and situation analysis as requiredDirectly responsible for the quality of programsFollow up with program managers to ensure program implementation is in line with the SHERE, UNHCR, WHO and other international standards; and in keeping with national guidelinesProvision of overall development and management of clinical and training protocol/ guidelines;Ensure optimal referral system for patients is functioning at District and National level for refugeesEnsure the annual safe programming workplan is implementedOverall responsible for commodity security for drugs and medical supplies;Monitor usage of IRC program supplies and assets in accordance with donor regulations;Monitor the usage of drugs and other medical supplies to ensure that there is no stock outEnsure timely initiation of procurement for program activities and suppliesEnsure budget spending according to approved budgets, review and analyse budgets versus actual expenditures and take remedial measures;Facilitate grant opening meetings and BVA meetingsRecommend appropriate budget revisions to ensure maximum use of financial resources;Provide overall leadership and supervise program staff in development and implementation of procurement and spending plans.Work with the program Managers on the implementation plansCommunication Representation and Reporting:Represent IRC in all technical inter-agency coordination meetings at field  and Nairobi;Enhance coordination and working relationship with the Ministry of Health and other partnersKeep the IRC senior management team up-to-date on all program developments in the field.Lead and facilitate donor visits and other missionsCoordinate Outbreak Preparedness and Control Team meetingsEnsure the safe programming advisory committee is activeDirectly supervise program managers in KakumaDirectly supervise managers in Hagadera and Lodwar as appropriateIn coordination with the Field Coordinator, determine program staffing needs and ensure such positions are filled in timely fashion;Directly responsible for IRC staff health and medical evacuations.Ensure that program staffs  have updated job descriptions and performance objectives.Assist in the recommendation of promotions, disciplinary action and termination of program staff to the Field coordinatorOrientation of staff on program activities with emphasis public health approach/ principles, protection mainstreaming and in relation to the IRC  program frameworkHealth and nutrition indicators maintained within standardsMinimum acceptable coverage of national staff at health facilities, maintainedTimely submission of donor proposals and reportsPrompt and appropriate disease surveillance systems maintainedHealthy drugs and medical supplies pipeline maintainedProtection mainstreaming principles instituted in programmingRequired Qualifications / Experience & Competencies:Degree in health / social studies / public healthProgramming experience in Health/nutrition/WASH/Food security and livelihoods/Women protection & empowerment requiredAdvanced qualification in public health/social studies/ nutrition an added advantageMinimum five years of field work experience on comprehensive primary health programs in resource poor settings. Experience in refugee camp settings desirableExperience as a sector head/ manager in an INGO with management of grants over USD 5MStrong management, assessment, project planning, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skillsSkills  in program and budget management with strong operational experienceDemonstrated proposal writing and reporting skills – Fluency in English and KiswahiliStrong communication, people management and analytical skillsAbility to work under pressure in an unstable security environmentAbility to multitask, manage pressure and flexibility
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.  International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

IRC leading the way from harm to home.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

General Description of the Program

GOAL first started working in South Sudan in Mid-1980, originally through short term emergency intervention.

GOAL South Sudan currently has 3 programme sites Twic County, Warrap State, Abyei Administrative Area (AAA) and Malakal / Sobat in Upper Nile State.

At these sites GOAL South Sudan operates public health programmes activities including curative primary health care, based on the management of 28 primary health clinics; preventative health care including HIV/AIDS messaging, malaria control and hygiene promotion; nutrition and food security, water and sanitation engineering and clinic construction / rehabilitation.

Duty Station: South Sudan

Job Title: Roving Health Supervisors

3 Positions

Contract Length: 3 months

General Description of the Role

This position demands both excellent clinical knowledge and training skills to manage health facilities within a rural primary health care setting.

The Roving Health Supervisors will be responsible for ensuring that management of the medical facilities is executed in line with international standards and donor guidelines under the supervision of the Area Health Manager and assistant PHC.

They will be directly responsible for clinical diagnosis and treatment and the efficient operation of the assigned clinics so that the clinics show improvements in their outputs (accurate diagnosis, waste management, stock control, data collection and improved skills of staff).

In the execution of duties it is expected that the role will require extensive travel within Twic County.

Requirements (Person Specification)

Qualified clinical officer, registered with MoHGoSS.Previous experience in PHC / health programmes in similar position with international organisations / agencies desirableFluent in spoken and written English; good spoken ArabicStaff management/training experience and good inter-personnel skillsVery enthusiastic and keen to travel and work extra hours to achieve the objectives of the programmeJob Title: Field Nutritionist

1 Position

Contract Length: 6 months

General Description of the Role

The nutrition officer will play an active role supporting all clinics in all aspects of the nutrition program.

Specific areas of program activity include

Training and technical advice to all GOAL staff on nutritionRunning of Outpatient Therapeutic Programmes (OTPs), Nutrition Circles to target Moderate Acute Malnutrition and CookeryDemonstrations as a form of prevention of malnutritionGive technical advice on Growth monitoring and promotionIntegration of nutrition into the different primary health care components.Requirements (Person Specification)
BSc or MSc in Human Nutrition/ Public Health NutritionPrevious experience in CMAM or nutrition programmes, preferably with international organisationsFluent in spoken and written EnglishStaff management/training experience and good inter-personnel skillsVery enthusiastic and keen to travel and work extra hours to achieve the objectives of the programmeJob Title: Procurement Manager (PM)

Contract length: 12 Months

General responsibilities: The PM is responsible for managing GOAL SS procurement, ensuring orders for goods and services are processed promptly and good value is obtained through the relevant procurement officers in GOAL SS.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure standards on cargo shipped internationally through International Chamber of Commerce (INCORTERMS) are applied when importing supplies.Where necessary perform regional procurement through developing supplier contacts and maintaining relationships with logisticians in other GOAL offices and through the GOAL Logistics Advisors.Manage tenders for high value procurements, in line with GOAL Logistics Systems.Make presentation to tender Committee Members on major purchases before contract awardWork with Budget Holders in developing procurement plans to ensure donor budgets are spent timely.Actively participate in budget formulation process by availing information on Logistics related costs.Through GOAL standard systems ensure that all Donor Requirements relating to Procurement are complied with within budgets and contracts.A minimum of 2 years ‘experience as Head of Procurement with an international NGO and A minimum of 5 years Procurement experience in NGO or commercial organization.High level of integrity, honesty, commitment and professionalismUnderstanding procurement requirements of donors like USAID, ECHO and DFID a distinct advantageQualification in Procurement/Supply Chain Management a requirementExcellent computer skillsLanguage: English; Arabic is advantageous

Interested candidates who meet the above mentioned conditions should submit their application letter and CV listing three references and phone numbers or other contact details to:

The HR Manager,
Goal South Sudan ,
P.O Box 166 Munuki, Juba

or

GOAL South Sudan,
PO Box 66242-00800
Nairobi.

Email: hadiga@ss.goal.ie.

Kindly indicate the post title on the envelope.

Qualified Women are encouraged to apply

Closing Date: 19 August 2011

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Required - Immediately for six months

General Description of GOAL
GOAL is an international humanitarian non-government organization based in Ireland. Founded in 1977, GOAL works to promote the realization of the fundamental rights of the poor, the vulnerable, and those affected by humanitarian crisis. GOAL currently has development, recovery and emergency programmes in 11 countries across Africa, Asia and Central America. These include programmes in Sudan (north and south), Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Niger, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, India, Honduras and emergency response in Haiti and Pakistan. GOAL’s Head Office is in Dublin in Ireland with support offices in London & New York.

Gender:
GOAL is committed to gender equality and to addressing the basic rights and needs of vulnerable populations throughout the developing world by focusing on gender issues across the full range of sectors (Health, HIV, Education, Livelihoods) within existing policies, development strategies and priorities. GOAL recognises that addressing gender inequality is a challenging and lengthy process necessitating an ongoing commitment to reduce the gender gaps and inequalities in our work and in our workplace.

GOAL is committed to mainstreaming the gender perspective throughout the organisation. Mainstreaming is a process rather than a goal that consists of bringing what can be seen as marginal into the core business and main decision-making process of the organisation.

GOAL is currently building the capacity of the country programmes to effectively mainstream Gender. The GOAL gender policy was revised in 2009 and gender analysis tools have been developed and used in a number of GOAL programmes. Gender audits have been completed in most GOAL programmes. Participatory training manuals for sensitizing all personnel and a gender analysis training manual have been developed.

While much progress has been made, GOAL programmes currently require some support with gender mainstreaming processes and to reach targets set in our Strategic Plan. Therefore GOAL now needs external support for a period of 6 months to support achievement of these targets.

Key Objectives of this role
1. Support GOAL to reach key gender mainstreaming targets within the next six months, this will include:
a. GOAL gender documentation and tools developed to an satisfactory standard that adheres to gender best practice standards;
b. Completion of gender audits in all country programmes;
c. Training of key staff.

Key Duties
1. Advisory function to all GOAL Country programmes on GOAL organisational Gender Policy.
2. Review of all GOAL gender documentation and mainstreaming tools. Finalise or up-date these tools are required.
3. Documentation of what has been achieved to date in relation to organisation- wide Gender mainstreaming and identify gaps.
4. Establish remote support to all GOAL country programme Gender Focal points.
5. Support visits to at least 4 GOAL country programmes to assist with gender mainstreaming and staff training.
6. Conduct regional gender training for GOAL staff (possibly in Nairobi).
7. Support M&E of Gender mainstreaming and the development of indicators which will provide data in relation gender targets.

Education and Experience Requirements

Essential
1. Degree level education in relevant topic;
2. At least 5 years of work experience in development work with an NGO.
3. Demonstrable experience in gender policy development and implementation;
4. Practical experience of gender mainstreaming at a country programme level;
5. Thorough knowledge of gender issues, including practical experience of gender analysis within projects, and supporting project staff to understand and implement concepts;
6. Ability to design and articulate an organisational mainstreaming process;
7. Excellent inter-personal communication and influencing skills and ability to work with a diverse range of people and cultures
8. Demonstrated ability to plan and lead change processes
9. Excellent spoken & written English;
10. Demonstrated report writing skills and excellent computer skills.

Desirable
• Master’s in Gender Studies, social development.

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UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
JOB DESCRIPTION

I. Position Information

Job Code Title: Roving Operations Manager
Position Number: 00023922
Department: Operations
Reports to: DCD(O)
Reports: CD
Duty station: Nairobi with frequent travel to Somalia
Position Status: (non-Rotational)
Current Grade: NOC
Approved Grade:
Position Classified by:
Classification Approved by:

II. Organizational Context

Under the guidance of the DCDO, the Roving Operations Manager acts as an advisor to the Heads of Sub Offices on all aspects of Sub Offices management and operations. This includes their strategic financial and human resources management, efficient procurement and logistical services, ICT and UN common services consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.

The Roving Operations Manager supports and guides the Sub Office Operations Teams and fosters collaboration within the team, with programme staff and with other UN Agencies with a client-friendly oriented approach.

The main roles are:
a) to oversee all the operations teams in the field through a regular task management system to ensure a smooth functioning of the programmes / projects operations, timely services delivery and constant evaluation and readjustment of the operations teams to take into account changes in the operating environment.
b) To exercise quality control and efficient delivery of common services, including common premises management and related matters and liaise in the field with all other agencies on operational issues;
c) To advise programme and project managers on capacity issues with implementing partners and counterparts, participating to capacity assessment if and when required.

The Roving Operations Manager works in close collaboration with programme and project teams in the CO and Sub Offices, staff at HQs and in other UN Agencies, and Government officials to successfully deliver operations services. Hence S/he is part, as head of the field team units, of the senior managers in the CO.

III. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of key functions:
? Common services management, establishment of partnerships with other UN Agencies
? Strategic direction of operations
? Financial resources management of the Sub Offices
? Provision of efficient procurement and logistical services and oversight of the Procurement and assets focal points
? Forward-looking information and communication management

1. Ensures proper common services management, establishment of partnerships with other UN Agencies focusing on achievement of the following results:

? Establishment of efficient and effective common services, common premises to ensure integrated activities on common services and implementation of the UN reform.
? Elaboration of the strategic approach for implementation of common services in line with the latest developments in common services and the best practices of One UN countries.
? Act as co-manager for proper planning and tracking of common services budget and of Agencies contributions to the common services account.

2. As a member of the CO senior management team, ensures the strategic direction of operations in the field focusing on achievement of the following results:

? Under the guidance of the DCDO and the other senior operations managers ensure full compliance of Sub Offices operations with UN/UNDP rules, regulations and policies, implementation of corporate operational strategies, establishment of management targets (BSC) and monitoring of achievement of results.
? Overview on the monthly tasking plans of the operations teams in the field Sub Offices , taking care of the business processes mapping and alignment of all teams to the SLAs commitments in Finance, Human Resources Management, Procurement, Logistical and ICT services
? Establishment of collaborate arrangements with potential partners, suppliers and promote and operational partnership arrangements.
? Constant monitoring and analysis of the operating environment, timely readjustment of the operations, advice on legal considerations and risk assessment.
? Carry out pre – investigations on any breach of compliance to ethical or financial rules.
? Knowledge building and sharing with regards to management and operations in the CO, organization of the operations staff trainings, synthesis of lessons learnt/best practices, and sound contributions to UNDP knowledge networks and communities of practice

3. Ensures effective financial resources management of the Sub Offices focusing on achievement of the following results:

? Performance of Manager Level 2 role in Atlas for vouchers for approval of pending disbursements as the “third authority” (, bank transfers, EFT).
? Act as co-manager of cost-recovery mechanisms for CO services provided to projects and UN Agencies, including ensuring preparation of proforma invoices for UN agencies for common services in Somalia.
? Oversight of SO cash management processes, including liquidity management, recommendation of imprest level, risk assessment, bank relationship management; timely accounting and reconciliation of all transactions, security for cash assets on site.
? Member of bank signatory panel and internet banking system if any.

4. Ensures provision of efficient procurement and logistical services and oversight of the Procurement and assets focal points focusing on achievement of the following results:

? CO compliance with corporate rules and regulations in the field and elaboration of the CO supply chain strategies including local procurement sourcing strategy, supplier selection registration and evaluation, quality management, supplier and customer relationship management, e-procurement promotion and introduction, performance measurement.
? Contributing to the elaboration of the Sub Office contract strategy including tendering processes and evaluation, managing the contract and contractor, legal implications.
? Oversight of administrative and procurement processes and logistical services (receiving, safely storing, distributing, tracking and maintain assets goods and services ) in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations,
? OM acting as Manager Level 2 in Atlas for Purchase orders approvals.
? Supervise proper management of UNDP assets, compound facilities and logistical services.

5. Ensures forward-looking information and communication management focusing on achievement of the following results:

? Identification of opportunities and ways of converting business processes into web-based systems to address the issues of efficiency and full accountability.
? Identification and promotion in the Sub Offices of different systems and applications for optimal content management, knowledge sharing, information provision and learning including e-registry, web-based office management system, etc.

IV. Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the overall economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of CO operations as it relates to the use of corporate resources in the following areas:

• Common Services and the implementation of the UN agenda on common services and joint procurement.
• Financial and human resource best practices management
• Procurement and logistical services
• ICT strategies in Somalia

V. Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

? Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
? Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
? Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
? Treats all people fairly without favoritism

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning
? Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example
? Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Development and Operational Effectiveness
? Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
? Ability to lead formulation and monitoring of management projects
? Solid knowledge in financial resources and human resources management, contract, asset and procurement, information and communication technology, general administration
? Ability to lead business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change

Management and Leadership
? Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
? Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
? Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills
? Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
? Leads teams effectively and shows mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills

VI. Recruitment Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or related field.

Experience: 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services and/or managing staff and operational systems and establishing inter-relationships among international organization and national governments.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Somali language required.

Applicants are required to fill and sign a P11 Form and submit it together with Curriculum Vitae on the online application.

UNDP will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.

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International Medical Corps (IMC) 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.
POSITION: Global Roving Security Manager
BASED OUT OF: Nairobi

1. The Global Roving Security Manager (GRSM) will be responsible for advising the various Country Directors on all safety and security related matters.
2. Routinely carry out risk, vulnerability and threat assessments as well as physical security assessments of all sites making prioritized recommendations for improvement and follow through with approved recommendations until fully implemented
3. Build the capacity of Country Security Managers and National Security Officers through mentoring and training
4. Coordinate and provide relevant training to all field staff
5. Liaise with local and regional officials, UN, NGO and other agencies regarding security issues in the planning, coordination, promotion of, and support for existing and future IMC projects
6. Collect, author, compile and analyze security related reports, SOP’s and humanitarian related security information from multiple sources ensuring IMC’s security posture is current and relevant to the situation on the ground
7. Track and report on relevant incidents, near misses, and the geopolitical situations globally.
8. Build strong professional relationships with fellow NGO security focal points and support info sharing functions as appropriate.
9. Work with HQ security to insure the proper implementation of security policies and procedures

1. 6 years of field security experience in hostile environments
2. Previous experience working in NGO
3. Ability to relate to and motivate national staff effectively
4. Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
5. Extremely flexible with the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
6. Excellent decision making skills
7. Advance First Aid training
8. Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
9. Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively
10. Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
11. Excellent decision making skills
12. Must work independently under difficult conditions

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Global Roving Security Manager

Organisation: International Medical Corps - USA

Job type: Permanent
Salary: TBD

Location: Kenya
Deadline: 12 December 2010

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.

Job Summary

Based Out Of: Nairobi

1. The Global Roving Security Manager (GRSM) will be responsible for advising the various Country Directors on all safety and security related matters.

2. Routinely carry out risk, vulnerability and threat assessments as well as physical security assessments of all sites making prioritized recommendations for improvement and follow through with approved recommendations until fully implemented

3. Build the capacity of Country Security Managers and National Security Officers through mentoring and training

4. Coordinate and provide relevant training to all field staff

5. Liaise with local and regional officials, UN, NGO and other agencies regarding security issues in the planning, coordination, promotion of, and support for existing and future IMC projects

6. Collect, author, compile and analyze security related reports, SOPA's and humanitarian related security information from multiple sources ensuring IMCA's security posture is current and relevant to the situation on the ground

7. Track and report on relevant incidents, near misses, and the geopolitical situations globally.

8. Build strong professional relationships with fellow NGO security focal points and support info sharing functions as appropriate.

9. Work with HQ security to insure the proper implementation of security policies and procedures

Qualifications