Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is calling for the CVs of qualified individuals interested in upcoming short- term technical assistant (STTA) and long-term technical assistance (LTTA) openings for the anticipated USAID Famine Early Warning System Network (FEWSNET) 7 contract.

Our Business

Crown Agents is an international development company employing over 600 personnel worldwide with a presence in more than 40 countries, subsidiaries in 11 countries, and permanent staff working on the ground in 22 corporate offices in Africa, Asia Latin America, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Crown Agents provides direct assistance, management consulting, and human and institutional development for public and private sector clients in customs and trade facilitation, public financial management, procurement, logistics, and health systems strengthening.

Crown Agents USA (CA-USA), the U.S. incorporated subsidiary of Crown Agents, provides direct technical assistance, capacity development, and procurement services to stimulate economic growth, establish good governance, and improve health outcomes across the developing world. Since its incorporation in the United States in 1998, CA-USA has provided technical assistance services and support to U.S. Government agencies and international organizations such as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Department of State (DOS), and the Gates Foundation.

Project Description

The FEWSNET 7 initiative is anticipated to start in 2017 and will run through 2023. The program will build on previous FEWSNET projects to deliver early warning, information and analysis of acute food insecurity for the US Government, foreign national and local governments and non-governmental organizations.

Desired candidates will have field experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and/or Central America and will consider themselves a mid-level (5-12 years of relevant experience) or senior-level (12+ years of relevant experience) expert in one or more of the following categories:

• Food Security
• Agricultural and Livestock Production
• Value Chains and Marketing
• Agricultural Trade and Investment
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

Prior experience working indirectly or directly with previous FEWSNET initiatives preferred but not required

Application Process

To apply to this position, please email your CV to careers@crownagents.com. Include your name, along with “**15-65 FEWSNET**”, in the subject line. A cover letter is not necessary but in the body of the email please indicate your areas of expertise and desired role on the project (either STTA or LTTA).

Visit our website at www.crownagentsusa.com for more information about our company. Crown Agents USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and affords equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

Fondé en 1991, le Secours Islamique France est une ONG de solidarité internationale à vocation sociale et humanitaire. Le Secours Islamique se consacre à atténuer les souffrances des plus démunis en France et dans le monde, dans le respect de la diversité culturelle, sans distinction d’origine, de genre ou de croyance. Le Secours Islamique France a ouvert la mission Mali en 2013 et recrute son chef de mission H/F (poste uniquement expatrié).

Représentant de la mission SIF au Mali, le chef de mission est garant de la mise en œuvre de l’ensemble des projets de la mission.

Vos missions seront les suivantes : Vos missions seront les suivantes :

• Mettre en œuvre la stratégie opérationnelle du SIF dans le territoire et définir son plan d’action
• Garantir la coordination, le développement et le suivi des différents projets.
  • Elaborer les propositions de projet en lien avec le coordinateur de projet, le coordinateur administratif et le coordinateur logistique
• Négocier les financements auprès des bailleurs identifiés en coordination avec le Desk
• Etre responsable de la sécurité des équipes et des biens sur la mission
• Veiller au respect par tous des règles et procédures de sécurité sur la mission
• Assurer le management de l’équipe de coordination ainsi que des collaborateurs placés sous supervision directe
• Assurer l’organisation de l’équipe locale et expatriée : encadrement, suivi, animation, évaluation des besoins RH, répartition des responsabilités et tâches de travail
  • Suivi Logistique, Administratif & financier
• Représenter l’association auprès des bailleurs de fonds, des ONG, des organisations internationales et des autorités locales

Date de prise de poste souhaité: ASAP

Durée du contrat: CDD 12 mois renouvelables

Profil: Vous êtes diplômé d’un master (Bac+4/5) généraliste ou technique dans le domaine humanitaire. Vous avez une expérience de 3 ans minimum à un poste similaire et vous maitrisez les outils de gestion du cycle de projet. Vous avez de l’expérience en gestion d’équipe et comprenez l’environnement bailleur.

La connaissance de la zone sahélienne et des thématiques eau-assainissement, enfance et sécurité alimentaire est fortement appréciée :

Rémunération: Salaire selon profil + per diem Break tous les 3 mois

Prise en charge Billet A/R domicile lors du break au bout de 6 mois de mission

Logement en guesthouse ou participation logement individuel

Assurance médical et rapatriement

Merci d’envoyer votre candidature (CV+ LM) par mail à l’adresse suivante : rhp@secours-islamique.org en précisant en objet l’intitulé du poste.

We are looking for:

A NUTRITION AND HEALTH COORDINATOR - ROVING

Context:The overall mission of this position is to perform successively short support missions or "gap filling" in different countries.
The variety of situations requires a minimum of theoretical and practical experience in Nutrition & Health with ACF and/or other NGOs. It also represents an opportunity to work in different contexts and to rapidly acquire new experiences and professional skills

Country:VARIOUS LOCATIONS (All ACF France Missions)

Length of Contract:**12 Months starting as soon as possible**

The position: Under the supervision of the Country Director or the Deputy Country Director, the Nutrition and Health Coordinator, will be responsible to define the strategies and coordinate activities of Action Contre la Faim in the fields of Nutrition and Health

Design, develop and evaluate actions in the field of nutrition and health

• Collect and quality control of monitoring, follow up and evaluation data
• Maintain quality for the nutritional situation analysis
• Assess the standard of nutritional and medical proposals submitted by his/her teams
• Encourage his/her teams to identify new programmes
• Develop an ACF nutrition and health strategy specific to the mission

Monitor and coordinate programmes in the fields of nutrition and health

• Launch nutritional surveys in liaison with the Country Director
• Develop integrated (inter-disciplinary) approach programmes
• Collect and analyse data, including the decisions making on this basis
• Provide timely and high quality activity reports
• Monitoring all the consolidated programme budgets relating to nutrition and health allocated to the country

Manage the Nutrition and Health team in capital and bring technical support to the Nutrition and Health Program Managers

• Evaluate of the technical performance and skills of Programme Managers
• Develop the technical skills of Nutrition and Health teams

Develop and launch programmes in collaboration with governmental, UN, international and local agencies

• Disseminate ACF’s nutrition and health strategy at country level to partners and funding bodies
• Develop and maintain a network of harmonious and productive relationships with national representatives and programme partners

Represent ACF and its positioning in the field of nutrition and health

• Represent ACF in dealings with national and international authorities on matters of health and nutrition
• Make national and international authorities fully aware of the ACF positions and protocols

The Applicant: You hold a Master degree in Nutrition, Public Health or Medicine with 2 years minimum of field experience in the coordination of nutrition programmes, in emergencies and in developmental contexts.

You are recognized for your technical expertise in CMAM and/or SMART and your good writing capacities. You have also a good knowledge and experience in Health System Strenghtening, and have the ability to train and coach your team with efficacy.

Excellent diplomacy, negotiation and representation skills are required thus team management experience.

You are also able to manage stress in complicated security environment.

You are able to work both in a French and English context (Fluent in French and English required)

Status: Employee

Gross monthly salary ranging from €1805 to €2305 depending on relevant experience + 15% Roving Allowance = €2075.75 to €2650.75

Job content varies from intervention situations (3 months of assignment maximum)

Food and hygiene expenses, per diem, transportation costs, collective or individual accommodation, medical insurance

25 days of annual paid leaves and 20 days of rest and recuperation (R&R) per year

Pre departure training, at the HQ in Paris (1 to 2 weeks)

To apply, please visit our website:

http://recrutement.actioncontrelafaim.org/positions/view/1473/A-Nutritio...

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Consultant -Mid Term Programme Evaluation - South Sudan
Norwegian Refugee Council

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.
The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs

HAVE YOU CONDUCTED ANY LIVELIHOODS RELATED PROGRAMME EVALUATION BEFORE? IF YES, NRC HAS AN ASSIGNMENT FOR YOU IN SOUTH SUDAN.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

1. Interested candidates/firms shall express interest and send request to the contact person on email; ( mark.wanyama@nrc.no ) requesting for the detailed ToR.
2. Submit technical and financial proposal through the same e-mail address
3. Provide any evidence of previous similar work
   Verification of the applicant’s successful experience and performance may be obtained from formal reference reports and representatives of client organisations.
   NRC is implementing the South Sudan Rural Development Program (SORUDEV)-Smallholder component in Warrap State with funding from the European Union. The over-arching objective of the SORUDEV projects is to contribute to increased food security, reduced vulnerability and enhanced livelihoods of rural households in South Sudan. The priority focus is on displacement affected groups including, returnees and host communities. Over 80% of the population in South Sudan derives their livelihood from agriculture, with the majority producing at subsistence level. The sector contributes about one third of the country’s GDP despite its current state of under-development. By focusing on smallholder farmers, the project seeks to make a significant contribution towards economic growth and poverty reduction. The action seeks to achieve one specific objective namely; to increase and diversify agricultural production and income for smallholder farmers in Warrap State. The project is being implemented in 4 of the 6 Counties of Warrap State namely Gogrial West, Gogrial East, Tonj South and Twic.
   The Overall Evaluation Purpose;
   The overall objective of this evaluation is to document and inform the stakeholders (donors, partners and beneficiaries) of the program’s relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability, the potential impact, challenges and the lessons learned for project improvement in the next period.

Job description

• Specific Objectives;
• To assess the overall performance of the project against the baseline data established at the start of the project.
• To assess progress in the achievements of outcomes, outputs and activities.
• To assess the scope, quality and relevance of the project outputs produced.
• To provide actionable, context appropriate and innovative recommendations for project improvement in the next implementation period.

Qualifications

• Competent firms and individuals are encouraged to apply.
• Interested firms shall be asked to present proof of legal status.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in the field of Project Management and Evaluation or related field.
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts, Knowledge of South Sudan is an added advantage .
• Ability to manage huge volumes of data, carry out analysis using relevant statistical packages.
• Documented results related to the consultancy responsibilities.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Education level

• College / University, Master / Phd grade

Personal qualities

• Responsible for independently organizing work; prioritizing tasks; planning ahead; following through to complete assignments.
• Timeliness and Accuracy of Work - Performs assignments in an accurate, complete and timely manner; overall quantity and quality of work; meeting deadlines; thoroughness.
• Communication - Communicates clearly, both verbally and in writing; listening attentively and being receptive to feedback; providing candid feedback; preparing required documentation.

We offer

• Commencement: As soon as possible
• Contract period: fast paced assignment to be concluded by 20th July 2016.
• Fees: According to NRC’s South Sudan Consultancy rates.
• Duty station: Warrap State -South Sudan with regular travel to the field.

Miscellaneous info

• Travel: Some travelling must be expected

Please, apply through www.nrc.no, then vacancies.

ACF has been operating in Afghanistan since 1979, with a strong focus on emergency response to human-made and natural disasters, targeting primarily refugees, Internally Displaced Persons, and flood/drought affected populations. Over the years, ACF has expanded the focus of its’ intervention from short-term, more emergency to longer term projects aimed at addressing chronic vulnerabilities of the communities and strengthening their capacity to prepare to, and cope with disasters. Sector-wise, ACF has established itself over the past 25 years as a prominent Nutrition and WASH actor, with recognized expertise in these two sectors and active membership to sectorial Clusters where ACF is active in the Nutrition Cluster as well as the co-lead of the Nutrition Assessment and Information Management Working Group and co-lead of the IMAM Technical Working Group also as a member of the IYCF Technical Working Group. The Nutrition Head of Department is an integral member of all these groups and has the unique oppotunity to influence the nutrition sector at the national policy level.

As per its mandate and global strategy, ACF has been working extensively in the field of nutrition, through integrated programs aimed at reducing under-5 morbidity and mortality. As of now, ACF is operating in 4 provinces in Afghanistan through integrated Nutrition, FSL and WASH interventions to support the most vulnarable groups.. In complement to implementation of programs, ACF has recently engaged in advocacy with the aim of improving nutrition service delivery in Afghanistan. All these exciting works are done by a highly motivated team of over 300 national staff and 15 expatriates.ACF is looking for a highly motivated technical Nutritionist to join our team and lead the department to new levels of success ! ! **

Country:AFGHANISTAN - Mazar

Length of Contract: 12 months, renewable, starting from the 25 April 2016**

The position: Under the supervision of the Country Director or the Deputy Country Director, you will be responsible to define the strategies and coordinate activities of Action Contre la Faim in the fields of Nutrition and Health. More precisely, you will in charge to:**

Design, develop and evaluate actions in the field of nutrition and health

• Collect and quality control of monitoring, follow up and evaluation data
• Maintain quality for the nutritional situation analysis
• Assess the standard of nutritional and medical proposals submitted by his/her teams
• Encourage his/her teams to identify new programmes
• Develop an ACF nutrition and health strategy specific to the mission and advocacy actions.

Monitor and coordinate programmes in the fields of nutrition and health

• Launch nutritional surveys in liaison with the Country Director
• Develop integrated (inter-disciplinary) approach programmes
• Collect and analyse data, including the decisions making on this basis
• Provide timely and high quality activity reports
• Monitoring all the consolidated programme budgets relating to nutrition and health allocated to the country

Manage the Nutrition and Health team in capital and bring technical support to the Nutrition and Health Program Managers

• Evaluate of the technical performance and skills of Programs Managers
• Develop the technical skills of Nutrition and Health teams

Develop and launch programmes in collaboration with governmental, UN, international and local agencies

• Disseminate ACF’s nutrition and health strategy at country level to partners and funding bodies
• Develop and maintain a network of harmonious and productive relationships with national representatives and programme partners

Represent ACF and its positioning in the field of nutrition and health

• Represent ACF in dealings with national and international authorities on matters of health and nutrition
• Make national and international authorities fully aware of the ACF positions and protocols

The Applicant: You hold a Master degree in Nutrition, Medical Doctor, Public Health or equivalent and have a minimum of two years field experience in coordination positions, with an NGO, on preventing malnutrition programmes.

You hold an extensive experience in Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition and community based approach and a proven experience in nutrition programs designing. An experience in both emergencies and development contexts is required.

Experiences of working in partnerships and advocate for improvements in the Nutrition Sector at the National level, as well as knowledge of systems strengthening, are required.

A proven experience in writing proposals, leading on sourcing of new funding and developing coherent and contextualized Nutrition Strategies will be compulsory.

Excellent diplomacy, organisational, communication and representation skills are required.

Excellent team management experience compulsory: You have been recognized as a trainer and a coach for national members of your team.

Fluency in English (oral and written) is compulsory.

Status: Employee

Gross monthly salary ranging from €1805 to €2305 depending on relevant experience

SPECIFIC ALLOWANCE IS GRANTED FOR THIS POSITION

Food and hygiene expenses, per diem, transportation costs, collective or individual accommodation, medical insurance

25 days of annual paid leaves and 20 days of rest and recuperation (R&R) per year

http://recrutement.actioncontrelafaim.org/positions/view/1490/A-Nutrition-Health-Coordinator/

Fondé en 1991, le Secours Islamique France est une ONG de solidarité internationale à vocation sociale et humanitaire.

Le Secours Islamique se consacre à atténuer les souffrances des plus démunis en France et dans le monde, dans le respect de la diversité culturelle, sans distinction d’origine, de genre ou de croyance.

Le Secours Islamique France recherche un chef de mission pour ses diverses actions à Madagascar.

Interlocuteur du siège sur le terrain et sous la responsabilité du responsable de Desk, le/ la chef de mission détermine la stratégie de la mission et la dirige.

Vos tâches seront les suivantes :

• Élaborer et mettre en œuvre la stratégie de la mission en accord avec le siège.
• Analyser sur le terrain la situation sur le plan humanitaire, sécuritaire, politique, économique et social.
• Représenter le SIF auprès des autorités locales et partenaires institutionnels.
• Identifier des bailleurs et négocier les financements en coordination avec le chargé de projets au siège.
• Encadrer le personnel local
• Élaborer des plans de travail, des outils de suivi de projet.
• Rédiger des rapports d’activité et de financement à destination du siège et des bailleurs.
• Développer de nouveaux programmes suite à des évaluations en coordination avec l’équipe sur place et le responsable géographique.
• Mettre en place un système de coordination formelle sur le terrain (réunions, rapports ...), ce système de coordination doit être décliné sur chaque base.
• Participer au recrutement, identifie de manière prévisionnelle les besoins de recrutement
• Etre l’interface privilégié entre les différents départements du siège et le terrain.
• S’assurer du respect par tous des règles et procédures de sécurité sur la mission (expatriés et nationaux).

Profil : Vous êtes diplômé d’un Master 2 gestion de l’humanitaire/ Coopération Internationale/gestion de projets. Vous avez une expérience de 5 ans minimum en coordination de projets à l’international avec management d’équipe.

Une connaissance des problématiques urbaines et/ou des thèmes suivant food-security/ wash/ enfance est fortement souhaitée. Vous êtes autonome et savez faire preuve de diplomatie. Organisé et aimant les déplacements, votre sens du contact et votre ouverture d’esprit vous permettront de réussir votre mission.

Prise de poste : 1er Juin 2016

12 mois Renouvelables

Rémunération : Indemnités selon profil + per diem)

Parce qu'au Secours Islamique France la diversité est une richesse, nous étudions toutes les candidatures correspondant aux compétences requises pour le poste à pourvoir.

Merci d’envoyer votre candidature (CV+ LM) par mail à l’adresse suivante : rhp@secours-islamique.org en précisant en objet l’intitulé du poste.

Department: Programme
Position: Food Security and Livelihood Program Manager
Contract duration: 6 months
Location: Wau – Republic of South Sudan
Starting Date: ASAP

I. Background on ACTED

Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential.

ACTED endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential.

We go the last kilometer: ACTED’s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard to reach areas. ACTED develops and implements programs that target the most vulnerable amongst populations that have suffered from conflict, natural disaster, or socio-economic hardship. ACTED’s approach looks beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer term livelihoods reconstruction and sustainable development.

With a budget of 164 million EUR in 2014, ACTED is active in 35 countries and implements more than 450 projects a year reaching over 8 million beneficiaries with 400 international staff and 4,300 national staff.

II. Country Profile

Capital Office: Juba
National Staff: 266
International Staff: 50
Areas: 3
On-going programmes: 18
Budget: 16 M €
In 2012, ACTED has undertaken an expansion of activities in South Sudan. A Juba level coordination office was opened in 2011, and in 2012 the capital office has expanded to provide additional support to our field offices that opened in Bentiu, Unity State, and Malakal, Upper Nile State. The rapidly changing situation in South Sudan over the past months has led ACTED to up-scale its emergency response capacities, while also continuing to provide basic services in the traditional areas of intervention.
Since January 2012, ACTED has been providing refugee and IDP assistance in Unity and Upper Nile states. In Maban County, this assistance has focused on the life-saving assistance to refugees from Blue Nile State, Sudan. ACTED as camp manager for Jamam refugee camp has strived to provide the basic needs for the population including shelter, waste management, livelihoods, and construction of community infrastructures.
Additionally, ACTED has responded to the new refugee influx in May with the provision of shelter and emergency latrines at transit sites while providing transportation assistance to refugees relocating to permanent settlements. In Unity state, ACTED has focused on the provision of livelihoods assistance to refugees in Nyeel and Pariang refugee camps.
ACTED also continues to build on its traditional areas of intervention, focusing on food security and livelihoods in Western Bahr el Ghazal and Warrap, and water, sanitation and hygiene in both states as well. Tonj North in Warrap was also a new area for ACTED where a Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) project is being implemented in the underserved area. All of these interventions continue to provide both basic and live-saving assistance to vulnerable populations throughout South Sudan.

III. Position Profile

Under the supervision of the Area Co-ordinator for Unity and the Country Director, the Program Manager, Food Security and Livelihoods will be responsible for implementing a program in newly-constructed refugee camps in 2 locations in northern Unity State. The Program Manager will be responsible for a program whose main components are: (1) distribution of seeds and tools to refugees; (2) distribution of vegetable gardening kits and training in vegetable gardening and (3) start-up of Savings and Loans Associations.

1. Management of the food security and livelihoods program in Unity State

a. Establish, monitor and support the local project teams in achieving the project objectives
b. Plan for delivery of project results and supervise activities on the ground
c. Ensure that project objectives are met
d. Support development of project and respond to a rapidly-changing refugee situation
e. Provide regular internal reporting, using standardized tools such as the Project Management Framework
f. Participate directly in the writing of monthly, intermediate and final reports together with the Reporting Department. This will include the collection of accurate data on project results and objectives, supported by appropriate information and analysis.
g. Monitor both the financial and the reporting progress of the project, and work with the Finance and Reporting teams to request amendments when necessary.
h. With the support of the area co-ordinator, recruit and train local teams
i. With the support of the area co-ordinator and other teams, work to manage logistics, finance and administrative aspects of the project.

1. Provision of Technical Expertise

a. Provide regular technical support, when necessary, to project managers and the area co-ordinator in the area of food security and livelihoods.
b. Participate in the co-ordination and conduct of needs analyses, project evaluations and tenders, with the Country Director and others
c. Actively participate in the development of project proposals through the provision of technical expertise
d. Collaborate with local authorities, UN organizations and others to identify needs in the food security and livelihoods area

IV. Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of progressive previous experience with other NGOs or UN agencies in food security and livelihoods
• Degree in agriculture or agronomy preferred; degree in relevant subject (international development, economics, sociology, humanitarian situations) a must
• Knowledge of project management techniques and demonstrated ability to manage
• Strong analytical capacity
• Significant experience in finance and logistics
• Computer knowledge is a must (Excel, Word …etc.).
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.

V. Conditions

• Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
• Additional monthly living allowance
• Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on contract length and country of assignment)
• Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
• Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package

Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org
Ref : PMFSL/SUD/SA

For more information, visit us at http://www.acted.org

2 year fixed term contract (with possibility of extension)

We are recruiting a Humanitarian Response Officer who will be required to enhance Save the Children’s global capacity to meet the assistance and protection needs of children and their families affected by humanitarian crises.

Working in more than 120 countries, we do whatever it takes to create breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. Our Humanitarian department integrates emergency and development work, through our country programmes. It increases our capacity to meet the assistance and protection needs of children and their families affected by crises. Together, we save children’s lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.

Save the Children’s origins lie in emergency response and it has remained central to our work ever since. With the increasing frequency and severity of emergencies world-wide the organisation is in the process of increasing its standby capacity to support programmes.

As Humanitarian Response Officer your main responsibilities will include:

• Co-ordinate mobilisation of resources for humanitarian response, including proposal development on key UK donors with Humanitarian Advisors, liaising with the Humanitarian Technical Unit, finance, awards, logistics and HR teams
• Assist in quality development and support to humanitarian responses, including research, capacity building and preparedness activities with newly affected countries
• Act as the central point of contact and first source of information for country and emergency contexts.

To be successful you will have direct experience of designing and implementing emergency programmes for an international organisation, probably in a managerial role. You’ll have sound knowledge of the wider humanitarian sector, including personal or professional networks, and the current emergency institutional, legal and policy environment. You can demonstrate an ability to present arguments clearly and effectively to a wide range of internal and external audiences both written & verbal. You have excellent inter-personal and leadership skills and ability to work within and / or lead large and diverse teams in often stressful environments.

This is a permanent position within a very vibrant and exciting team of highly skilled professionals. The salary package is competitive plus pension with travel and an opportunity to work with many stakeholders across the world.

At Save the Children our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 18^th May 2016

Please note we are keen to appoint as soon as possible and we will screen, test and interview as we receive applications. |

To apply please visit our website

Nairobi with significant travel within the East and Southern Africa (ESA) region

Fixed Term Contract for 24 months

We are looking for a committed and experienced nutrition specialist to join us as Regional Humanitarian Nutrition Adviser (ESA).

Working in more than 120 countries, we do whatever it takes to create breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. Our UK and Global Programmes department delivers humanitarian and development programmes, builds partnerships with institutional donors – including governments, multi-laterals and trusts – and drives lasting change. Together, we save children’s lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.

As the Regional Humanitarian Nutrition Adviser you will be a member of the Regional Humanitarian team, the Save the Children Emergency Nutrition Working Group (ENWG) and will play an important role in coordinating and working closely with other SCI Member technical staff in Kenya and SCI Regional Office staff in East and Southern Africa.

You will:

• Deploy to the field at short notice to set up new humanitarian nutrition programmes, and provide support to country level Nutrition Specialists for humanitarian response including advisory visits as needed.
• Provide quality tools and guidelines to country programmes to ensure understanding of high quality programming, operations and advocacy in humanitarian nutrition programmes
• Support country programmes and head office in the recruitment of humanitarian nutrition staff and ongoing mentoring to support staff development in humanitarian nutrition settings
• Identify opportunities for partnership with external tertiary level health and nutrition institutes in the region, and UN agencies, to increase humanitarian nutrition capacity in the region
• Represent SC in various technical and nutrition advocacy initiatives and partnerships and lead on specific areas of advocacy and representation directly related to humanitarian nutrition programming
• Liaise with the relevant external regional stakeholders including donors, learning institutes, UN and NGO representatives identifying opportunities, synergies and partnerships for SC’s humanitarian nutrition work.

To be successful you will have significant and progressive experience in the field as well as regional or head office level in the implementation and management of humanitarian nutrition programmes. You should also be nutrition professional with post graduate qualifications in nutrition or a relevant subject.. In addition you will have:

• Proven experience in developing proposals for major donors
• Experience of contingency planning/emergency preparedness planning
• Experience of working with nutrition cluster coordination mechanisms in country and practical understanding of the cluster approach at country, regional and global level
• Experience in team leadership and management with highly developed writing skills
• Strong communication skills at a level appropriate for high level external representation and ability to tailor communications to different audiences.

At Save the Children our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 20 May 2016

Start date: 1 August 2016

To apply please visit our website here.

Internationally Mobile with 75- 80% travel required

2 year fixed term contract

We are looking for an experienced individual to join our Humanitarian Surge Team (HST) as Nutrition Adviser and play a key part in our humanitarian department by helping us to respond effectively to emergencies world-wide.

Working in more than 120 countries, we do whatever it takes to create breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. Our Humanitarian department integrates emergency and development work, through our country programmes. It increases our capacity to meet the assistance and protection needs of children and their families affected by crises. Together, we save children’s lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.

As Nutrition Adviser you will be deployed to the field as the lead adviser in a small to medium-scale emergency or filling a gap for a senior advisory role in a chronic humanitarian country programme, you will carry out short-term assessment, programme design, capacity analysis or monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities. In addition you will:

• Work with the deputy Team Leader – Programmes or Team Leader to develop Nutrition sector response plans and master budgets and contribute to Save the Children’s overall response strategy
• Prepare and oversee Nutrition programme implementation to ensure timely delivery of programme activities
• Prepare timely programme and donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal requirements and any relevant external donor requirements
• Identify Nutrition programme supplies needs and coordinate with the logistics team to put in place a sensible phased procurement plan

• Work closely with the M&E team to put in place a sector plan, ensuring this links to reporting requirements, and capacity build technical field staff in carrying out the work. To be successful you will have experience of leading nutritional response in an emergency and demonstrable technical capacity in CMAM, IYCF-E and assessments. You must also be comfortable in and adaptable to challenging and complex environments. In addition you must have:

• A Masters level in Public Health Nutrition, or a related subject, or equivalent field experience

• Previous experience of first phase international emergency humanitarian response

• Demonstrable monitoring and evaluation skills with the ability to work both in an advisory and a hands on implementation capacity

• Experience of preparing successful funding proposals for donors

• Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff in Nutrition technical skills.

Fluency in French is desirable.

At Save the Children our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 25^th May 2016

To apply please visit our website here.

London + international travel up to 30% annually

We are looking for an experienced individual to join us as Social Protection Advisor. You will play a key role in guiding and supporting our social protection work to scale-up social protection approaches and improve impact for children.

Working in more than 120 countries, we do whatever it takes to create breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. Our UK and Global Programmes department delivers humanitarian and development programmes, builds partnerships with institutional donors – including governments, multi-laterals and trusts – and drives lasting change. Together, we save children’s lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential. As Social Protection Advisor you will lead the design and support implementation of high-quality child sensitive social protection programmes and will further develop our programme portfolio by seeking new, strategic opportunities. In addition you will:

• Actively contribute to the strategy development and implementation of the social protection portfolio across the PPQ department
• Promote the sharing of good practices, global tools and learning across country offices and the PPQ department
• Lead and support the development of innovative and high-quality social protection programmes, including research activities in close collaboration with country teams and thematic advisers
• Support country offices in effective HR planning and management, including identifying and addressing technical capacity gaps related to social protection
• Conduct research and produce programme policy reports.

To be successful you will have demonstrated understanding and experience of key issues in social protection, and how they relate to child-sensitive programmes. You should also have understanding and experience of analysis of national social protection systems and an academic/professional qualification at post-graduate level or equivalent in economics or social development. In addition you will have:

• A proven track record of institutional funding success, either for research or programming
• Significant international experience in social protection policy, research and programmes; including design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Strong advisory skills, including the ability to guide and influence from a distance
• Highly-developed analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to think and plan strategically
• The ability to analyse complex data in social protection and poverty.

At Save the Children our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.
Closing date: 29^th May 2016

To apply please visit our website

Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is calling for the CVs of qualified individuals interested in upcoming short- term technical assistant (STTA) and long-term technical assistance (LTTA) openings for the anticipated USAID Famine Early Warning System Network (FEWSNET) 7 contract.

Our Business

Crown Agents is an international development company employing over 600 personnel worldwide with a presence in more than 40 countries, subsidiaries in 11 countries, and permanent staff working on the ground in 22 corporate offices in Africa, Asia Latin America, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Crown Agents provides direct assistance, management consulting, and human and institutional development for public and private sector clients in customs and trade facilitation, public financial management, procurement, logistics, and health systems strengthening.

Crown Agents USA (CA-USA), the U.S. incorporated subsidiary of Crown Agents, provides direct technical assistance, capacity development, and procurement services to stimulate economic growth, establish good governance, and improve health outcomes across the developing world. Since its incorporation in the United States in 1998, CA-USA has provided technical assistance services and support to U.S. Government agencies and international organizations such as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Department of State (DOS), and the Gates Foundation.

Project Description

The FEWSNET 7 initiative is anticipated to start in 2017 and will run through 2023. The program will build on previous FEWSNET projects to deliver early warning, information and analysis of acute food insecurity for the US Government, foreign national and local governments and non-governmental organizations.

Desired candidates will have field experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and/or Central America and will consider themselves a mid-level (5-12 years of relevant experience) or senior-level (12+ years of relevant experience) expert in one or more of the following categories:

• Livelihoods
• Intra-household dynamics
• Nutrition
• Human and plant diseases
• Risk and resilience
• Chronic food insecurity
• Markets and trade
• Livestock
• Climate change and water security
• Urban food security
• Conflict
• Partner capacity and network development

Application Process

To apply to this position, please email your CV to careers@crownagents.com. Include your name, along with “**15-65 FEWSNET**”, in the subject line. A cover letter is not necessary but in the body of the email please indicate your areas of expertise and desired role on the project (either STTA or LTTA).

Visit our website at www.crownagentsusa.com for more information about our company. Crown Agents USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and affords equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

Length of contract: 6 to 12 months, starting June 1^st, 2016

The position:

Under the supervision of the Country Director, you will have to guarantee the quality, relevance and scaling of FSL strategy and interventions at the mission, in conformity with ACF and international standards and national policies. More precisely, your mission will be:

· To contribute to defining the country strategy as well as the strategy and positioning of the FSL technical department

· To coordinate the identification of needs and the formulation of project proposals

· To oversee the implementation of programs/projects and ensure that reports are submitted

· To guarantee the quality and cost-effectiveness of projects

· To ensure the active participation of ACF in national sectorial coordination and technical forums and develop sectorial partnerships

· To manage the FSL teams

· To promote capitalization, technical development and research within the FSL Department

The applicant:** You hold a Master’s degree in Agronomy, agriculture, international development or other fields relevant to urban or rural livelihoods, with at least three years of field experience with NGOs in food security activities.

You have a proven experience in proposal writing and in emergency response management.

You are known for your ability to work independently, take initiative and live in sometimes solitary environment with significant restrictions on personal movement.

You have demonstrated experience managing complex operations in challenging contexts and excellent communication and inter-personal skills.

Your English (both written and oral) is professional. Arabic is a plus.

Status:

Gross monthly salary ranging from €1805 to €2305 depending on relevant experience

Food and hygiene expenses, per diem, transportation costs, collective or individual accommodation, medical insurance

25 days of annual paid leaves and 20 days of rest and recuperation (R&R) per year

http://recrutement.actioncontrelafaim.org/positions/view/1844/A-Food-Security-and-Livelihoods-Head-of-Department/

For over 50 years and in 146 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 approximately 34 projects in 26 countries and revenues of approximately $174 million.

Senior Trade and Food Safety Consultant, Southern Africa

USAID’s Bureau for Food Security is requesting the services of ACDI/VOCA, under its Leveraging Economic Opportunities (LEO) contract, to identify key constraints (including SPS measures) to trade within the maize, soya, and groundnut value chains in southern Africa, and to propose potential investments to address those constraints. This will not be a value chain analysis, but rather it will bring together a wealth of knowledge about the targeted value chains and inventory key constraints that prohibit inclusive development and prioritize among constraints. ACDI/VOCA is seeking several Senior Trade and/or Food Safety consultants to support an analysis of trade constraints and potential investments in the maize, soya, and groundnut value chains in southern Africa. The consultants will be responsible for identifying VC constraints, including food safety systems (SPS) that impact regional trade, highlighting investment opportunities and assessing trade impacts. The assignment will require field research and regional travel in southern Africa.

Responsibilities:

· Conduct an analysis drawing on existing desk research and discussions with key stakeholders to determine constraints and opportunities in the targeted value chains, both SPS and non-SPS barriers, that impact regional trade of maize and rice in West Africa.

· Assess the relative importance of SPS issues, vis a via other constraints, to trade of these commodities in the region.

· Map current initiatives to address these constraints and identify priorities among issue areas;

· Identify the options and opportunities (at both the country and regional level) to facilitate or stimulate investment (private and public) in the focus value chains to resolve or remove the primary SPS barriers.

· Assess trade impacts in the focus value chains regarding their affect and/or influence on employment of men, women and youth as well as opportunities for SME development.

Qualifications:

· Advanced degree or extensive experience in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Production (Food Safety Systems), Business Administration or related field.

· Experience working in the southern Africa region on trade issues and investment dynamics in the maize, soya, and groundnut value chains.

· Familiarity with SPS measures and food safety systems in southern Africa

· Fluency in English required and Portuguese desirable.

· Excellent writing and analytical skills.

Please apply by sending your CV to leorecruit@joinav.org. Please indicate the position for which you are applying for in the subject line. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

13 May 2016

SUBJECT: CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS

Reference No: WFP EMOP (200765/BR5)

Issuance Date: 13 May 2016

Closing Date: 31 May 2016 midnight CET.

United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is inviting non-governmental organizations (NGO) to submit proposals for the implementation of the activities in the framework of WFP Emergency Operation in Ukraine 200765 “Emergency assistance to civilians affected by the conflict in Eastern Ukraine” (EMOP).

Background

WFP Emergency Operation in Ukraine provides food assistance through in-kind parcels and cash based transfers (CBT) to the most vulnerable internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, host families and individuals trapped in conflict hotspots. WFP aims to improve food security for those affected by access and availability issues related to the conflict in Ukraine where it was present since March 2014. Since January 2016, with the available resources and against a conundrum of access-related challenges, WFP has reached about a total of 250,000 beneficiaries (almost 94 percent of BR4 planned beneficiaries). In particular, WFP has provided CBT to about 60,000 people, as planned, mostly to IDPs residing in government-controlled areas (GCA). In addition, over 190,000 people, residing in non-government controlled areas (NGCA) and in the Buffer Zone (BZ), have received locally-purchased food parcels and are currently being targeted with more rounds of assistance. The latest WFP Food Security and vulnerability Assessment (FSA) found that approximately 1.5 million people were food insecure, and that 290,000 people were severely food insecure, especially in Luhansk and Buffer Zone (BZ) areas.

Overview

Over the period of six months (1^st of July – 31^st of December 2016), WFP aims to provide food assistance to 280,000 severely food insecure individuals in conflict-affected eastern Ukraine, subject to available resources. Four rounds of WFP assistance will address food security needs, which are more critical during the winter months, undermining the resilience of the most vulnerable population groups, especially those living in non-government controlled areas (NGCA) and along the buffer zone (BZ). Eligibility of beneficiaries will be verified against Food Security Cluster (FSC) targeting criteria. Geographical areas of operations include Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts.

Scope of Activities

I.CBT Component

a. 60,000 beneficiaries to receive monthly assistance with four rounds of CBT. This will either be done through value vouchers (which the beneficiaries can redeem for selected food items in approved shops) or/and through direct cash transfers. The transfer value of one round is approximately USD 21.5 per person per month. This activity will be implemented in relatively secure government-controlled areas (GCA) with adequate food supply and where markets and financial infrastructure are well-functioning.

II.In-kind Component

a. 200,000 beneficiaries to receive assistance through four rounds of monthly distribution (with planned allocation of 800,000 food parcels). Each food parcel contains eight commodities (parcel weight: 14.36 kg), sufficient to meet the food needs of one person per month. This activity to be implemented in NGCA and BZ.

b. 20,000 beneficiaries staying at health and social institutions to receive assistance through four rounds of monthly distribution (with planned allocation of 80,000 food parcels). Each food parcel contains five commodities (parcel weight: 16.29 kg), sufficient to meet the food needs of one person per month. This activity to be implemented in NGCA and BZ.

Around 70 percent of the WFP caseload will be covered under general food distribution (GFD).

The remaining 30 percent will be targeted through early recovery activities. These small-scale household-level food for asset (FFA) activities will be refined and identified by the selected NGO in coordination with WFP, based on consultations with local authorities and communities, including final selection of locations, partners and participants. The objective is to enhance local livelihoods tailored to the specific local environment, using a multi-sectorial and multi-stakeholder approach. The activities will focus on productive, social infrastructure rehabilitation and support to household-level agriculture, on the basis of participatory approaches and gender- analysis. On average, up to 20 percent of the population of large cities and up to 50 percent of the population of small towns and rural areas in the east engaged during summer periods in growing food (mostly vegetables and fruits) in their own land, garden, or cottage (half of products being sold). These activities will be an alternate to income generating amongst the households in eastern Ukraine.

Responsibilities and Eligibility

The selected NGO will be responsible for identifying beneficiaries, distribution, monitoring, and reporting; including sharing of lists with WFP following appropriate data protection protocols.

To be eligible for selection, the NGO must provide proof of having valid registration and bank account in Ukraine. For implementation of activities in NGCA, the NGO must provide proof of accreditation/registration from de-facto authorities.

Please note that any NGO can submit Project Proposal for either or both components for full or partial caseload.

The Project Proposal should be maximum 7 pages, in English, and should include:

1. NGO name and contact details

2. Activity that NGO is applying for

3. Proposed start and end dates of implementation

4. Proposed number of beneficiaries to reach

5. Description of proposed project, Background and Context

6. Existing NGO capacity and proposed implementation strategy

a. Brief presentation of the NGO

i. Main activities and how long operates

ii. Current geographical presence

iii. Availability of bank account in GCA and NGCA

iv. Availability of registration/accreditation in GCA and/or NGCA.

b. Experience with UN or INGOs.

c. Organizational structure

d. Warehouse locations and capacity

e. Availability and information on NGO’s list of Beneficiaries (if any)

1. Concept of Operations

a. Proposed geographic areas for intervention

b. Beneficiary identification and selection process

c. Suggested project team

d. Delivery and distribution process

e. Activity timeline

f. NGO monitoring capacity

g. Potential risks and mitigation measures

1. Expected outcome

2. Estimated budget^[1] with costs justification for each budget line

Application Submission Requirements

Interested NGOs should submit their proposal/concept note as described in the submission requirements in this and following pages. Applications should be received by the closing date and time indicated on top of this page. Kindly submit in electronic format to the attention of Giancarlo STOPPONI, Head of Programme at giancarlo.stopponi@wfp.org; Irena LOLOCI, Programme Coordinator at irena.loloci@wfp.org and Rauf Yusupov, Budget and Programming Officer at rauf.yusupov@wfp.org.

Size of each attachment should not exceed 3 MB. The total size of the application should not exceed 8 MB. Every page of the proposal must be numbered and the application must have a table of contents. Large graphics files are discouraged. Attached file format must be Microsoft Word, Excel or PDF and printable on A4 size paper.

\ For implementation of the activities, the selected NGO will be able to subcontract other NGOs to boost the capacity. In case this approach will be utilised, the Applicant should clearly outline this, providing the full details of the partner(s) and specifying details on in what field the subcontracted NGO will be cooperating with the Applicant.*

[1] Standard budget format may be provided upon request.

For over 50 years and in 146 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 approximately 34 projects in 26 countries and revenues of approximately $174 million.

Training Specialist, Animal Husbandry and Nutrition Management, Bangladesh

We are currently seeking a Training Specialist in Animal Husbandry and Nutrition Management for a $6 million, five-year program entitled “Feed the Future Bangladesh Livestock Production for Improved Nutrition Project” funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Through the project, USAID/Bangladesh seeks to impact rural household nutrition by improving the utilization of livestock products, and Food Security. The Feed the Future Bangladesh Livestock Production for Improved Nutrition Project aims to increase livestock productivity through increased access to better livestock management techniques and primary animal health care services, improve access of rural households to hygienic, diverse, and quality food in order to enhance nutrition and health status, especially of women and children.

Position Summary:

The Training Specialist, Animal Husbandry and Nutrition Management will be the lead trainer for Private Sector Entrepreneurs (PSE) on all aspects of Animal Husbandry and Nutrition Management. S/he will develop curriculum, appropriate training module and extension materials which are useful for the Animal Husbandry PSEs. S/he will conduct the training according to the curriculum and module in the different regions of Feed the Future ZOI. All these training will be at or close to farm level and during the suitable hours of PSEs. S/he will visit field/farms frequently and incorporate field experiences with the training participants (PSEs) which will, eventually enhance the knowledge of farmers in animal husbandry and nutrition management through assistance and vigilance of PSEs in the locality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop curriculum and appropriate training module and extension materials which are useful for the animal husbandry and nutrition PSEs;
• Conduct Training on animal healthcare management as the lead trainer;
• Develop the local expert into trainer who will impart follow up/refreshers’ training o the PSEs;
• Provide training on the housing, care and management of milking cows to increase milk, decisions about milking period, different parameters to measure milk quality;
• Conduct training on different steps for improved dairy cattle management to ensure disease prevention, increased milk production and profitability of dairy farms;
• Provide training on how to calculate feed rationing for individual animals in the herd and other supplementary best practices to be adopted for effective nutrition uptake;
• Provide training on how the use of feed technologies can influence the indicators of growth, productivity and production, such as average daily weight gain, age at first calving, calving intervals, calving rates etc.;
• Conduct training on supplementary milk for calves for first three month;
• Provide appropriate suggestions to the Team Leader Livestock to promote programming focused on improving livestock production and productivity;
• Oversee capacity of the Animal Husbandry and Nutrition PSEs after receiving training;
• Keep coordination with other training specialist and Team Leader Livestock to execute overall livestock program under the project;
• Contribute to the cross-cutting goals of the program (i.e. gender and climate change)
• Travel to field and Dhaka as required;

· All other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and or Chief of Party

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Hands-on experience in animal husbandry and nutrition management;

· Ability to develop appropriate curriculum for the PSE training on animal husbandry and nutrition management;

· Have experience to conduct training for the PSEs animal husbandry and nutrition management and sometimes staying at disadvantage areas;

· Have appropriate knowledge on small scale profitable dairy farm management at rural areas;

· Demonstrated to increasing livestock production and productivity;

· Strong analytical skills, including ability to gather and analyze a variety of information pertaining to issues and to develop appropriate recommendations for the LSP training;

· Awareness, sensitivity, and understanding of cross-cultural issues particularly in representing a US-based organization;

· Ability to work effectively in an atmosphere of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadline pressure;

· Proven ability to successfully manage a team of diverse individuals. Strong mentoring and teambuilding skills;

· Proven ability to effectively use Microsoft Office including PowerPoint;

· Ability to travel within the Feed the Future ZOI including remote rural areas;

· Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate in Animal Husbandry and Master degree on Animal Nutrition or related field is preferable ;
• At least 10 years of hands-on experience in animal husbandry and nutrition management. A minimum 5 years of work experience in the developing countries, especially in the South Asia subcontinent, is appreciable;
• Proven experience in training of farmers/PSEs in a context of similar scope;
• Demonstrated supervisory experience with teams and professional groups in a cross-cultural environment;
• Demonstrated experience with computer-based Microsoft packages (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint);
• Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills, both verbal and written.

Desired Qualifications:

Prior experience with USAID projects, procedures, policies and reporting requirements

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.bosmaxhire.net/cp/?E5556C361D43515B7E59192F77501C6B02627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply.

For over 50 years and in 146 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 approximately 34 projects in 26 countries and revenues of approximately $174 million.

Training Specialist, Fodder and Forage Management, Bangladesh

We are currently seeking a Training Specialist in Fodder and Forage Management for a $6 million, five-year program entitled “Feed the Future Bangladesh Livestock Production for Improved Nutrition Project” funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Through the project, USAID/Bangladesh seeks to impact rural household nutrition by improving the utilization of livestock products, and Food Security.

The Feed the Future Bangladesh Livestock Production for Improved Nutrition Project aims to increase livestock productivity through increased access to better livestock management techniques and primary animal health care services, improve access of rural households to hygienic, diverse, and quality food in order to enhance nutrition and health status, especially of women and children.

Position Summary:

The Training Specialist Fodder and Forage Management will be the lead trainer for Private Sector Entrepreneurs (PSE) for Fodder. S/he will develop curriculum, appropriate training module and extension materials which are useful for the Fodder LSP. S/he will conduct the training according to the curriculum and module in the different regions of Feed the Future ZOI. All these training will be at or close to farm level and during the suitable hours of PSEs. S/he will visit field/farms frequently and incorporate field experiences with the training participants (PSEs) which will, eventually enhance the knowledge of farmers in fodder and forage cultivation and management through assistance and vigilance of PSEs in the locality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop curriculum and appropriate training module and extension materials which are useful for the Fodder LSP;
• Conduct Training on fodder and forage management as the lead trainer;
• Provide training on the methods of identification of the most appropriate fodder crops for the locality in Bangladesh;
• Provide training on improved approaches to production, harvesting, processing and storage techniques of both new and existing fodder crop (legume, non-legume and fodder tree) in Bangladesh context;
• Conduct training on fodder storage and preservation technologies like silage and hay making;
• Provide appropriate suggestions to the Team Leader Livestock to promote programming focused on improving livestock production and productivity;
• Oversee capacity of the Fodder LSP after receiving training;
• Keep coordination with other training specialist and Team Leader Livestock to execute overall livestock program under the project;
• Contribute to the cross-cutting goals of the program (i.e. gender and climate change)
• Travel to field and Dhaka as required;
• All other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Hands-on experience in fodder and forage management practice;

· Ability to develop appropriate curriculum for the PSE training on fodder and forage management;

· Have experience to conduct training for the livestock service provider on fodder and forage management and sometimes staying at disadvantage areas;

· Have appropriate knowledge on least cost fodder production, storage and preservation technologies;

· Demonstrated to increasing livestock production and productivity;

· Strong analytical skills, including ability to gather and analyze a variety of information pertaining to issues and to develop appropriate recommendations for the fodder LSP training;

· Awareness, sensitivity, and understanding of cross-cultural issues particularly in representing a US-based organization;

· Ability to work effectively in an atmosphere of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadline pressure;

· Proven ability to successfully manage a team of diverse individuals. Strong mentoring and teambuilding skills;

· Proven ability to effectively use Microsoft Office including PowerPoint;

· Ability to travel within the Feed the Future ZOI including remote rural areas;

· Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate in Agronomy or Master degree on the related field is preferable ;
• At least 10 years of hands-on experience in fodder and forage management. A minimum 5 years of work experience in the developing countries, especially in the South Asia subcontinent, is appreciable;
• Proven experience in achieving project objectives in a context of similar scope;
• Demonstrated supervisory experience with teams and professional groups in a cross-cultural environment;
• Demonstrated experience with computer-based Microsoft packages (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint);
• Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills, both verbal and written.

Desired Qualifications:

Prior experience with USAID projects, procedures, policies and reporting requirements

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.bosmaxhire.net/cp/?E5556D361D43515B7E59192F77501C6B03627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply.

For over 50 years and in 146 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 approximately 34 projects in 26 countries and revenues of approximately $174 million.

Agricultural and Livelihoods Director, Liberia

We are currently seeking an Agricultural and Livelihoods Director for the anticipated USAID Office of Food for Peace funded Liberia Development Assistance (DFAP) Program. This multi-year, non-emergency program is integrated with USAID strategies to address the underlying causes of chronic food insecurity. The program’s ultimate goal is to reduce food insecurity among vulnerable households. The program focuses on strengthening livelihoods and improving nutrition among children under five, incorporating disaster risk reduction and response mechanisms and conflict sensitive approaches.

Responsibilities:

The Agriculture/Livelihoods Director will lead planning, review, implementation and monitoring of agriculture and livelihood interventions and will supervise a range of technical specialists including crop, livestock, marketing, irrigation/NRM, access to credit, and group formation. S/he will oversee the development of training materials, ensure field trainings are appropriate and that uptake is strong, and will coordinate with the other component leads for health and nutrition and Community Lead Total Sanitation (CLTS) to promote holistic program integration and consistent messages across interventions.

Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience.

· Minimum two to four years developing country work experience required

· Three to five years proven experience and ability to motivate and manage agriculture and livelihood Specialists and field agents

· Strong capacity building, planning and monitoring & evaluation skills

· Ability and experience developing partnership with grassroots organizations, agricultural research institutions, GOL technical ministries

· Experience with conceptualizing agricultural field demonstration and monitoring and sharing results

· Fluency in English required;

· Demonstrated ability to produce results; and

· Deep familiarity with USAID regulations required and ACDI/VOCA policy and procedures preferred.

· Knowledge of Liberia specifics (in particular Bong, Grand Bassa and Rivercess counties)

· Possess strategic thinking ability; excellent oral and written communication, analytical, ability to work efficiently and quickly under pressure; and an interest in private sector approaches to development.

Please apply at http://acdivoca.bosmaxhire.net/cp/?E5546B361D43515B7E59192F77501C6806627B4D No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE

Save the Children is a leading Australian humanitarian agency. With more than 90 years working with children, we are at the forefront of saving children's lives when emergencies strike. Our Humanitarian Surge Team (HST) is a dynamic and highly skilled cohort of emergency personnel with a range of technical skill areas, in addition to Nutrition, including Health, WASH, Education and Child Protection: if there's a disaster - like an earthquake, drought or conflict - we are there on the ground. Click on https://youtu.be/oaYXgKFtkBI to see a snapshot of our work.

Where you come in: As part of a globally deployable team you will generally be deployed to the field in a complex, large-scale emergency. On occasion you may also be asked to gap fill a senior nutrition advisory role in a chronic humanitarian country program or carry out short-term assessments. In between deployments, you may be asked to work on various nutrition issues from home, such as development or contextualisation of training materials and technical tools; develop lessons learned documents based on deployments or support Save the Children's global technical working groups.

In addition you will provide recommendations for integrating nutrition work with other sectors like Education and Child Protection. You will be expected to lead on sectoral assessment, program design and master budgeting, coordination, and support fundraising, recruitment and capacity building.

If we could compose the perfect you You will have significant experience working in emergency response contexts or fragile states, including previous first phase emergency response experience. You will have direct experience in providing technical advice to nutrition strategies and will be passionate about proactively promoting high quality nutrition technical approaches within country programs. Your technical knowledge will be coupled with experience of managing and building the capacity of a team of international and national staff and providing program management/technical support across multiple locations.

You will be willing to travel for up to 70% of the year, with deployment lengths of up to 3 months. You will be available and ready to be deployed anywhere in the world at short notice. You will normally work unusual hours and will often working in stressful and insecure environments.

Working at Save the Children is more than just a job. It's the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. You will be rewarded by the opportunity to work for an organisation which will invest in your professional development and career aspirations: you will be eligible to apply for a place on the Humanitarian Leadership Program (www.humanitarianleaders.org) and Save the Children Technical Training Programs which Save the Children Australia will fund, in line with our training policy. In addition, you will be offered comprehensive rewards package, including relevant insurances, 30 days annual leave, and guaranteed time for R&R after each deployment.

Sound interesting We'd love to hear from you. View more information about the role and submit your resume and cover letter via our website at www.savethechildren.org.au/about-us/careers.

Applications close 31 May 2016.

As part of the selection process, you may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment to help us determine your suitability for the role. Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.

We know diversity makes a positive difference and you can be a national of any country to apply for this position, and are not required to relocate to Australia to take up the role.

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CHIEF OF PARTY - South Sudan
Norwegian Refugee Council

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.
The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs

ARE YOU A SENIOR MANAGER WHO HAS USAID PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE? IF YOU ARE, HERE IS AN ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU.
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and Danish Refugee Council (DRC) seek a Chief of Party (COP) for the Livelihoods, Vulnerability, and Resilience Program (LVRP), an upcoming USAID-funded project working in conflict-affected areas with stressed and crisis levels of food insecurity in South Sudan.
Reporting to the Country Director, the COP will be responsible for leading a comprehensive set of activities to reduce chronic vulnerability of households and communities in the project area. The COP will show excellent leadership in order to make decision relating to strategic vision, strong technical skills in livelihoods and food security, multi-sector development experience, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent written and oral presentation skills to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of this program.
Critical interfaces
By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:
Programme development: NRC and DRCs technical teams and the steering committee
Quality control/ support: NRC and DRCs technical teams and the steering committee

Job description

• Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership, management, and clear strategic direction of the USAID project.
• Ensure well-organized planning and implementation of project activities as well as changes in project direction as needed.
• Oversee efficient use of resources and achievement of results.
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate successful relationships with numerous stakeholders and partners in the capital city and rural areas.
• Develop staff capacity and guide senior technical staff and project teams.
• Engage with team members, partners, and beneficiaries at project sites to monitor progress and revise the project’s approach as needed.
• Work with USAID to ensure that the project meets desired goals and objectives and to report on progress.
• Ensure that budget projections, spending, and reporting are in accordance with USAID and NRC/DRC requirements.
• Coordinate with the home office to assure programmatic success and compliance with both the cooperative agreement and NRC/DRC policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 10 years (or PhD with 8 years) working experience preferable in similar conflict, post conflict context
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience of projects of large, complex, multi-regional livelihoods and resiliency programming in conflict/post-conflict environments with experience directly supervising senior expatriate and national team leaders.
• Senior Leadership experience on USAID programs of similar size and scope
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results under challenging conditions; flexibility and creativity.
• Knowledge of the context in South Sudan is an advantage
• Experience with living in basic conditions and with field travel when necessary.
• Experience from advocacy work
• Strong communications skills.
• Ability to supervise staff in more than one location.
• Excellent writing and oral presentation skills in English.

Education level

• College / University, Master / Phd grade

Personal qualities

• Handling insecure environment
• Strategic thinking
• Empowering and building trust
• Influencing
• Initiate action and change
• Analyzing

We offer

• All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.
• Duration and type of contract: 2 years with opportunity for extension
• Reports to: Country Director.
• Commencement: ASAP
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions.The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual.

Miscellaneous info

• Travel: Some travelling must be expected

Please, apply through www.nrc.no, then vacancies.