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DFAT Accreditation Consultancy

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:57:09 +0000

• Timeframe May - June 2021 (approx. 12 days)
• Commissioned by Accreditation Working Group, CARE Australia*

CARE is a leading international humanitarian aid organization fighting global poverty, with a special focus on working with women and girls to bring lasting change to their communities.

About the role

The purpose of the Consultancy is to provide support to the CARE Australia Accreditation Working Group to prepare for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) accreditation review in 2023. The Consultancy will undertake a rapid baseline analysis against selected criteria and provide practical recommendations in preparation for 2023 readiness.

Key responsibilities

• Review of draft organisational profile against selected accreditation criteria
• Baseline analysis of policies, procedures and systems against selected accreditation criteria

• Practical recommendations to strengthen:

• Overarching policy framework as well as individual policies

• Procedures and approaches that support the application of policy into practice

• Systems that support monitoring and reporting and the collation of documentation that provides evidence of the application of policy

Ideally you will have:

• Experience working as a member of a DFAT review team including with smaller organisations undertaking full accreditation.
• Extensive development experience and knowledge of the ANGO sector, DFAT and ANGO operating structures.
• Technical experience on selected accreditation criteria noting criteria will be further refined within selected areas outlined in Annex A.

The Terms of Reference and application process are available on Care career website. Please copy the link below.

https://careaustralia.connxcareers.com/Job/Details/a23ec8ccc706400189c8358ae0f7c107...

Please contact David Sims, Director of International Programs and Operations at david.sims@care.org.au if further information or clarification is required.

Applications Close: COB (5pm) AEDT on Friday 23 April 2021.

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Epidemiologist/Health Data Analyst, Equatorial Guinea

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:56:45 +0000

Over the past 40 years, Medical Care Development International (MCDI), the international health division of Medical Care Development, Inc. (MCD), has worked to strengthen health systems through practical, evidence-based and high-impact interventions across several public health sectors in over 40 countries. MCDI collaborates with donors, national governments, the private sector, health agencies, communities and local stakeholder to improve the health outcomes of vulnerable populations. By joining MCDI, employees join a diverse network of highly capable individuals, many of whom are experts in their field.

Project Overview

Since the beginning of 2019 until 2023, the former Bioko Island Malaria Control Project (BIMCP) and the Equatorial Guinea Malaria Vaccine Initiative (EGMVI) have merged into the Bioko Island Malaria Elimination Project (BIMEP). The BIMEP is funded by Marathon Oil and partners, and the Government of Equatorial Guinea (EG). The Project implementation will be carried out by Medical Care Development International (MCDI) with the collaboration of EG Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MoHSW), Sanaria Inc., Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) and the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (SwissTPH), among many stakeholders. The BIMEP applies the implementation, research results, and “lessons learned” from both, the former BIMCP and EGMVI throughout over almost two decades of malaria control and vaccine research, and also guides its efforts into a single malaria elimination program. In addition, MCDI is also implementing the Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment (CCST) Project in Equatorial Guinea on behalf of Noble Energy.

Position Description

MCDI is seeking an experienced Epidemiologist/Health Data Analyst to join the BIMEP Team overseeing and managing the monitoring and evaluation component. Qualified candidates with subject matter expertise in infectious disease surveillance and informatics are preferred. This role will design studies of environmental health problems, organize and direct the research staff in carrying out these studies, and compile and analyze results to inform best-target interventions, in collaboration with:

a) The National HIS Officer to manage the DHIS2/National Health Information System

b) The National Operations/GIS Officer, who is responsible for managing the project’s GIS database and providing support to all of BIMEP’s field operations in the use of georeferenced data for planning, implementation, and M&E.

c) The BIMEP M&E Officer, who is responsible for managing the project’s M&E systems for managing and implementing field level activities for malaria control on Bioko Island.

d) The BIMEP Malaria Coordinator, who is responsible for designing the BIMEP’s entomological monitoring activities, and the National Entomology Officer, who is responsible for the implementation of the entomological monitoring systems.

e) The BIMEP Case Management Officer, who is responsible for the BIMEP’s malaria diagnosis and treatment activities, and engaging with the DHIS2 data for decision making and feedback to the EG MOH and corresponding health facilities.

The candidate will coordinate the BIMEP’s management, maintenance, and deployment of the DHIS2 system for data collection of patient register data within the Equatorial Guinea health system. This role will work closely with the National HIS Officer for the BIMEP in ensuring the patient data is collected from all government health facilities, and entered within the DHIS2, while ensuring that the data from these systems are clean and properly formatted. This role will also facilitate the production of key performance indicators, the analysis of data for decision-making, and training of national staff from the Project and the MOHSW/NMCP on the use of these data for decision-making, particularly with the National Director of the Health Information System at the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

The candidate will coordinate and support the work of the National Operations/GIS Officer to ensure the GIS system is working efficiently, and is being updated regularly per the project’s needs for malaria elimination on Bioko Island. Additionally, this role will provide direct technical backstopping to the National Operations/GIS Officer in establishing the work plans for the component, while continuing to teach and transfer technical know-how-to to the GIS Managers in Equatorial Guinea.

The candidate will work closely with the BIMEP Senior Program Manager and the BIMEP Statistician/Data Analyst at the Home Office to elaborate work plans, and to plan for the enhancement of the DHIS2 system deployed in Equatorial Guinea.

The candidate will work collaboratively with the Home Office Project Officer, and the technical assistance team from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, and Texas A&M University. This role will work with all BIMEP staff members in a collaborative manner and will promote a collegial and participatory approach to project management and implementation, seeking to ensure that program objectives are achieved in the most effective and efficient manner possible

Essential Job Functions

The specific responsibilities of this position will include, inter alia:

Lead the implementation of the DHIS2 in Equatorial Guinea

1. As administrator of the DHIS2 in Equatorial Guinea, the Information Management Systems (IMS) Officer will:

a. Develop a work plan and budget for the implementation of the DHIS2

b. Directly supervise the National Health Information Systems Officer from the BIMEP, and through him the data entry team.

c. Supervise routine data collection of patient registers at the health facilities. Through this process, the IMS Officer will look to strengthen and improve the data collection process at the health facilities.

d. Supervise routine data entry of patient registers at the MOHSW and BIMEP offices.

e. Supervise quality control of the data entered into the DHIS2.

f. Lead the geo-spatial and administrative maintenance of the DHIS2.

g. In coordination with the BIMEP Malaria Coordinator, develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and/or manuals required to efficiently organize the BIMEP data management activities.

h. Manage the day-to-day operational issues of the implementation of DHIS2.

1. Develop, review, and program malaria core indicators within the DHIS2

a. Review existing indicators and dashboards for the malaria module within the DHIS2.

b. Modify existing indicators and dashboards where necessary.

c. Add or expand indicators and dashboards as defined in previous tasks within JIRA for the implementation of the DHIS2.

d. Add or expand indicators and dashboards as needed through the input of the BIMEP Case Management Officer, Deputy Country Director, Country Director and EG Program Manager.

1. Develop and Program aggregate level forms for data entry into the DHIS2

a. As the system may expand into the mainland, it will be necessary for the candidate, in coordination with the BIMEP Senior Program Manager at the Home Office, to develop and program new data entry forms to cater for aggregate level data entry for existing patient registers.

b. As the system may expand into other Program areas within the MOHSW, it will be necessary for the candidate, in coordination with BIMEP Senior Program Manager, to develop and program new data entry forms to cater for aggregate level data entry for patient registers not included within the DHIS2.

1. Develop, review, and program non-malaria core indicators and dashboards for MOSHW programs within the DHIS2

a. In coordination with BIMEP Senior Program Manager, the candidate will develop indicators and dashboards for non-malaria program areas at the MOHSW.

1. Participate in review meetings with MCDI’s Home Office focusing on the implementation of the DHIS2

a. As agreed with the BIMEP Senior Program Manager, the candidate will lead and participate weekly or bi-weekly discussions about the implementation of the DHIS2 in Equatorial Guinea.

1. Develop action item plan for the programming team at BAO systems (programmers of the DHIS2 instance currently deployed in Equatorial Guinea), as needed.

Provide Technical Backstopping of the GIS Mapping System

1. Review the work plans and work flow for the GIS component at the BIMEP to ensure it aligns with project activities, and technical standards previously set by the BIMEP GIS/OPS Officer.

2. Support the BIMEP National Operations/GIS Officer in technical areas related to the management and updating of the BIMEP mapping system to ensure the database is up-to-date, area-specific maps of houses and households are ready for use for different project activities, including indoor residual spraying rounds, LLIN distribution rounds/activities, larval source management, case surveillance, the annual parasite prevalence survey, and vaccine-related activities among others.

3. Provide on the job training for the BIMEP National Operations/GIS Officer to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of activities without technical problems.

Support Vaccine activities in:

1. Planning and supporting the implementation of a Phase 3 clinical trial in the use of geo-spatial data to inform the selection of clusters for recruitment of volunteers, and operational deployment.

Capacity Building

1. Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to the BIMEP National Health Information Systems Officer in the use and implementation of the DHIS2, data analysis, report writing, presentations, and other tasks as needed.

2. Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to the MOHSW Director for the National Health Information System in the use and implementation of the DHIS2, data analysis, report writing, presentations, and other tasks as needed.

3. Assist the BIMEP National Health Information Systems Officer in conducting trainings on the DHIS2 for MOHSW staff, health practitioners, and BIMEP Component Managers.

4. Support the online distance training of BIMEP National staff, particularly those staff within the BIMEP GIS and DHIS components.

5. Preparing, participating, and assisting staff with presentations for meetings/conferences in Equatorial and Overseas.

6. Assist BIMEP personnel in the development and submission of Abstracts, posters and presentations for meeting.

7. Provide on-the-job training to the NMCP at the MOHSW in the use of the DHIS2 for decision making.

8. As needed, through the SNIS Office and NMCP at the MOHSW, provide on-the-job training to Senior Management staff at the MOHSW in the use of the DHIS2 for decision making.

Professional development

1. Participate in local and international meetings to stay current with new development in the HIS field.

2. Participate in online courses (either related or not to HIS and GIS) in order to improve managerial and leadership skills.

CIMS Support development

1. Provide field level technical support for the development, field-testing and deployment of the Campaign Information Management System (CIMS) as needed.

2. Participate in CIMS development meetings with the CIMS developing team and MCDI’s EG Program Manager.

3. Assisting in developing and field testing of ODK add-ons to the Campaign Information Management System (CIMS) software to ensure that data are collected on implementation coverage on a household/spatial basis as needed.

Operational backstopping

1. Provide data analysis, data management, and reporting as needed.

2. Produce maps (printed and/or digital formats) for staff presentations, quarterly reports, and any other maps needed to assist MCDI and MOHSW

3. Supporting the M&E Officer in supporting various M&E Systems as needed.

4. Preparing project progress reports, briefings and other documents as needed.

5. Participating in the writing of scientific papers pertaining to project activities.

6. Other data related tasks as assigned by the Country Director, Deputy Country Director, and EG Program Manager as needed.

Reporting

1. Contributing to the preparation of a BIMEP Quarterly Progress Report to be submitted in English to the BIMEP donors. Reviewing and approving the content submitted by in-country technical and management teams, and preparing and signing-off on a draft for review and finalization by the MCDI home office. The final report will be prepared and submitted by the home office.

2. Assisting as required in the preparation of presentations for national, regional and international technical meetings.

3. Assisting in the preparation of bulletins, news releases, and analyses of Project performance as required.

4. Updating information on progress vis-à-vis tasks in employee’s JIRA task folder.

Case Management

1. Support the BIMEP M&E Officer to ensure Case Management field activities are in alignment with the BIMEP’s M&E data collection requirements, policies, and guidelines (i.e., Data collected in the CIMS, etc.).

2. Develop data collection tools within the DHIS2 for the Case Management component as required.

3. Support the BIMEP Case Management Officer in data analysis related to the component, and/or ad-hoc analysis for decision making.

Other duties

1. Performing other activities / duties, as determined and agreed to by or with the MCDI home office.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

* Master of Science in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Statistics, Population Health, and/or Public Health related field.

* Fluent oral and written Spanish is required.

* Good knowledge of English; knowledge of French would be an additional asset.

* Monitoring and Evaluation Professional with health program M&E work experience in developing countries;

* Extensive experience in data processing and database management (from data capturing to data analysis for decision-making). This should include high level knowledge in the use of database management software (e.g. preferably, MS Access, SQL-Server and/or other), SQL, MS Excel, and data analysis software (e.g. R, SAS, STATA, SPSS, EPI Info, and/or other).

* Experience in managing and/or working with information systems in at least one of the following areas: health information, drug supplies management, and/or Indoor Residual Spraying or other disease control intervention services.

* Experience in providing epidemiologic direction, guidance and assistance to government agencies, or public and private organizations to control public health problems affecting a population.

* Established track record in monitoring and evaluation of health programs, preferably malaria control or other infectious diseases, in a developing country setting.

* Experience in implementing / managing household surveys (preferably malaria indicator surveys), including training and supervision of enumerators, processing and cleaning of data, merging datasets, and basic data analysis.

* Experience working with surveillance platforms (e.g. DHIS2), data collection tools (e.g. ODK) and/or data visualization applications (e.g. Tableau)

* Experience in teaching monitoring and evaluation, database management, data analysis using the software identified above.

* Good interpersonal skills, team player, able to work under stress. Sensitivity to the concerns of the developing world and able to work with local and national authorities and community-based providers from different cultural backgrounds.

* Experience with data analysis, technical report writing, and preparing scientific publications. Experience in producing articles for peer-reviewed journals.

Location: Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea
Position Type: Full-Time
Expected Position Start Date: May 15, 2021

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to mcdijobs@mcd.org and ggarcia@mcd.org. Compensation will be based on USAID FSN scales. Position will be open until filled.

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Communication & Reporting Assistant (For applicants already present in Thailand)

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:56:19 +0000

Communication & Reporting Assistant (1 open position)

Closing date: 20^th April 2021**

Handicap International runs its program under the operating name Humanity & Inclusion (HI) seeks for 1 Communication & Reporting Assistant who will be based in Mae Sot.

HI reserves the right to not accept applications submitted after the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

PROJECT HISTORY

In Thailand, Handicap International, now operating under the name of Humanity & Inclusion (HI) started working in 1984 and first focused its actions on the delivery of mobility and assistive devices to Burmese landmine/ERW victims as a response to the influx from Myanmar. HI currently implements activities for Burmese refugees along the Thailand/Myanmar border under three thematic areas: Rehabilitation, Disability and Social Inclusion (DSI) and Mine Risk Education (MRE). As from 2016, Thailand projects are framed in the Myanmar and Thailand program. Thailand mission is supported by a senior management team based in Yangon as well as by the head office in France.

For more information on the organisation, please see: https://hi.org/en/index

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and the online presentation of the organization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p2OWl6T3AY&t=127s

A. WORKING ENVIRONMENT

HI carries out activities in Thailand around 3 pillars:

1. Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE),

2. Disability and Social Inclusion (DSI),

3. Physical Rehabilitation (Rehab): Provision of physiotherapy, occupational therapy and assistive devices technology.

OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

This position will report to the Thailand MEAL Officer, and in close collaboration with the operations teams, the Communication & Reporting Assistant will support projects implemented in the country in terms of reporting and communications work.**

1. Influence & Communication

1.1 Supports in implementing HI Myanmar Thailand program’s communication plan

1.2 In close collaboration with the Project Managers, draft internal and external communication materials. These include project progress updates including impact stories and social media posts

1.3 Supports the Project teams in drafting external and internal reports

1.4 Under the supervision of MEAL officer, Communication & Reporting Assistant supports production and development of IEC materials, MEAL materials (fact sheets, infographics etc) and any other relevant documents (guidelines, policies, tool kits etc.)

1.5 Supports in drafting documents lessons learnt, best practices, case studies as shared by the Project Officers or as captured during field visits.

1.6 Provides translation of documents or interpretation (English/Thai)

1.7 Drafts minutes of the meeting, and brief notes.

2. Strategy & Business development

2.1. Contributes to MyTh programme operational strategy (StratOp)

2.2. Under the supervision of MEAL officer, Communication & Reporting Assistant supports Project Managers to draft project proposals for the continuity or expansion of the project or for new opportunities

Qualification Required:

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Education: Degree from any of the following fields; Communications, International studies, International relations, International law, Political science, or other related courses.**

Technical Skills & Cross Cutting Skills:

• Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office and infographic creation.

• Fluent English and Thai writing and speaking is mandatory.

• Proficiency in documentation, communication and information dissemination.

• Knowledge on project cycle management, and reporting/proposal writing is a plus advantage.

Language skills: Fluent in English and Thai language.

Behavioral Skills:

• Ability to work within a multi-cultural team

• Awareness and sensitivity regarding disability and inclusion

Start date preferably: 1st May 2021

Handicap International encourages qualified persons with disabilities or chronic illness and women to apply.

HI is committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults from harm. Employment is subject to HI protection standards including background checks and adherence to HI protection policies

(child protection, PSEAH) and Code of Conduct.

All information shared by the applicants remain confidential.

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In the subject line of the email please write “Communication & Reporting Assistant”**

IMPORTANT: In the content of the CV please outline responsibilities and tasks from previous & current work, education and training received. Please send all applications (cover letter, CV, copy of ID card/passport) to: recruitment@thailand.hi.org

Only candidates who pass the administrative selection will be taken into consideration for a technical assessment and an interview, and will be afterwards notified of the final decision. HI reserves the right to contact the applicants for further information before the final selection from the selection committee.

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Consultant - Technical Writer - Nepal or Remote

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:55:32 +0000

Background:

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.

Supporting the Education of Marginalised Girls in Kailali Phase II (STEM II) has been a successful project for Nepal, focusing on improving the educational and livelihood prospects of over 6,000 adolescent girls and young women in Kailali district. STEM II came to a close on 31 March 2021, after over 7 years of implementation. During the course of the project, we have generated a lot of evidence and learning which identifies components of the project that has the potential for scale, replication and sustainability.

The purpose of this project is to understand and articulate what scale and sustainability looks like for STEM II (and its sister project, Blossom which also ended on 31 March 2021) and to understand what the future of these projects are, and how we can take these projects (or components of them) to a much bigger scale to achieve the greatest impact. The scale and sustainability exercise will address the following points:

• Understand what scaling means in the context of STEM II and Blossom
• Identify key innovations or interventions in STEM II and Blossom which have the greatest potential of enduring
• Which key innovations/interventions under STEM II and Blossom has the potential for scaling and can contribute to being a ‘breakthrough’ solution for Nepal
• Which components of STEM II and Blossom can be applied to and/or adapted for programming in other sectors and geographies, and how
• Explore if and how these key innovations/interventions correspond with policy intentions and other political economy considerations relevant at the national and provincial levels

By addressing the above points, Mercy Corps Nepal will be better positioned to pursue new opportunities, building on the successes, good practices and lessons learned from STEM and Blossom. The key outputs from this exercise are as follows:

• Comprehensive notes from each workshop session
• Concept notes based on the notes/information from the workshops to be shared with targeted donors

Purpose / Project Description:

Mercy Corps Nepal is looking for a strong technical writer to support the delivery of the two key outputs as above, working closely with relevant country team members.

With regards to the concept notes, these may be for a range of audiences and donors including and not limited to institutional donors, such as USAID, FCDO, the European Union, and corporates and non-institutional donors. The concept notes may be subject to several rounds of feedback before completion and submission/dissemination to the targeted audience, so the consultant will need to able to respond to feedback and revise the content as specified.

Consultant Objectives:

The technical writer is responsible for:

• Documenting discussions from three workshops
• Development of and/or editing 4-5 capacity statements on identified components of the STEM and Blossom projects
• Development of 2-3 concept notes

Consultant Activities:

• Participating in brainstorming workshops

Dependent on the assignment, the types of activity that the consultant likely be asked to carry out include:

• Being responsible for writing content for assigned deliverables
• Being responsible for editing, smoothing, consolidating and final polishing before submission of assigned deliverables
• Gathering input from country team members. The consultant will work closely with relevant country team members to ensure that he/she has the relevant information to write or edit a particular deliverable.

Consultant Deliverables:

• Comprehensive notes from each workshop
• At least two concept notes completed
• 4-5 capacity statements on identified components of the STEM and Blossom projects

Timeframe / Schedule:

30 working days until the end of 30^th June 2021

The Consultant will report to:

Director of Programmes

The Consultant will work closely with:

Director of Programmes, Country Director, and other Mercy Corps Nepal team members as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

Mercy Corps seeks candidates with excellent writing skills and experience of working in international development, and preferably with experience of working in the Nepal context. Key requirements include:

• 5-10 years of experience in a relevant technical field
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to present information logically and concisely
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver quality products under tight deadlines and in sparse working environments
• Ability to work as part of diverse teams and support planning processes
• Strong organizational and presentation skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and other appropriate software
• Experience of working in international development and the humanitarian sector
• Preference given to candidates with prior experience of working on issues related education, youth engagement and/or economic empowerment
• Preference given to candidates with prior experience and demonstrated understanding of development issues in Nepal
• Previous experience of working on communications deliverables with the international development sector is desirable

Application Process and Requirements

Qualified and interested parties are asked to submit the following:

• Resume
• Cover letter, which states a daily fee rate quoted in USD for deliverables

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our stakeholders and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

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Request for Proposal - Virtual Learning Database Platform for Social Learning

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:55:08 +0000

The Indigenous Peoples Alliance for Rights and Development (IPARD) is a five-year United States Agency of International Development (USAID) Global Development Alliance (GDA) with a grant that runs from July August 12, 2020, through August 11, 2025. The IPARD will be implemented through Indigenous National Development (IND) Programs aimed to secure rights, enhance capabilities, and create economic opportunities for Indigenous Peoples in targeted countries worldwide. With an award of $6,500,000 with a Private Sector match of $6,500,000, the FSC Indigenous Foundation will be Implementing Agency convening multi-sectoral alliance including Indigenous Peoples organizations.

The goal of the IPARD Global Partnership is to empower Indigenous Peoples’ organizations and catalyze an enabling environment where Indigenous Peoples can manage and develop, and their land based on the principles of sustainable development, traditional practices, natural resource management, and respect for their customary rights.

According to the Technical Approach contained in the Program Description, IPARD Life-of- Program will focus its activities around three key objectives:

Objective 1: Organize and convene a Capacity Development Program for Indigenous Peoples’ organizations and stakeholders (Institutional Strengthening): This objective seeks to strengthen the capacities of Indigenous Peoples’ organizations, primarily through the development of monitoring, leadership, management, organizational, technical, and negotiation skills.

Objective 2: Foster an enabling environment for Indigenous Peoples’ recognition, effective participation, and joint decision-making in matters affecting them. (Political Incidence, rights, and Inclusion): Creating an enabling social, political, and institutional environment will encourage collaborative decision-making efforts, social coalitions and partnerships, and mobilization of resources to support self-determined Indigenous initiatives. Indigenous Peoples’ organizations will more effectively influence policy-making decisions with this enabling environment through an Indigenous Peoples Governance Forum. These organizations will also be able to better engage with governments to promote, develop, and implement agreements and policies that support responsible businesses and investments and protect Indigenous Peoples’ rights.

Objective 3: Promote Indigenous Peoples' sustainable development based on self-determined economic models (Business Partnerships and Indigenous Economies): Through this objective, the Partnership will create business linkages with the private, public, and civil society sectors, and will also improve the institutional, technical, and financial sustainability of Indigenous Peoples self-determined development strategies. First, it will strengthen Indigenous Peoples’ organizations through activities to improve capacities for business development. Second, it will identify improvements and innovations to Indigenous value chain systems and opportunities for private sector engagement. Third, it will promote the development of Indigenous-led economic models for self-reliant and sustainable economic development of Indigenous communities.

The IPARD Program will be managed by the FSC Indigenous Foundation at the Panama City Headquarters office. IPARD will be led by the Program Director, three Technical Leads, one for each Objective, a Finance and Administrative Manager, a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Lead, and Regional and Country managers for the main countries of influence.

Given the size of the operation worldwide, IPARD will need to implement some programmatic activities through strategic partners and consulting firms in each country, by contracting specific portions of the technical scope, to reinforce the work conducted and supervised by Program’s staff. These contracting activities will need to be published and compete openly under the USAID rules and regulations, following also FSC-Indigenous Foundation administrative and acquisition procedures, to ensure the transparency of the processes.

For additional information related to IPARD, please consult the Program Technical Description, provided as an annex of this Request for Proposal.

The objective of this solicitation is to hire an established information technology company to design, develop and launch a user-friendly, active and meaningful Virtual Learning Database (VLD) Platform as a global platform developed by IPARD to strengthen and position the FSC-IF which will:

a) Become a one-stop for information about Indigenous Peoples and initiatives around the world.

b) Improve and increase knowledge sharing of Indigenous Peoples Organizations (IPO) amongst the target audience.

c) Create linkages amongst Indigenous Peoples and stakeholders at sub-national, national, regional and global levels.

d) Make reports, publications, trainings, GIS data, lessons learned and documents generated by the IPARD Program and FSC-IF and other organizations at the global level widely available to IPO, stakeholders and general public.

The primary target audience/users of the Virtual Learning Database Platform are Indigenous Peoples and their organizations, national level government officials, civil society and donor organizations, development agencies, private sector, academia/university researchers, media/journalists and general public who are interested in Indigenous Peoples wellbeing. The Virtual Learning Database would be a Web-based online platform. The platform would be developed in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. The most crucial role of the Virtual Learning Database Platform is to attract the target audience/users in effective, efficient and meaningful ways.

The VLD will serve as:

• Toolbox
• Knowledge Systematization and Sharing
• Global Indigenous Peoples Data Repository
• Collaboration and Interaction
• Business Intelligence for decision making
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
• Accountability
• IP’s Networks Data Repository on Capacity Development Approaches
• Connections to Forest, Ecosystems and sustainable production certifications
• Sharing of Geographical Spatial Information (GIS) on IP territories in the world, projects, forest and agricultural certification
• Business Opportunities and Partnerships
• Research and Development
• Project Management Support and Certification
• Connections to other networks, Web portals and organizations dedicated to Indigenous Peoples worldwide.
• Other

Requirements and Description:

• Visually and aesthetically appealing, with cohesive, engaging, varied and dynamic content: Content is high quality, timely, useful and relevant to IPO and stakeholders with a mechanism to gather new information and timely “front page” information. Photography, diagrams, maps and illustrations presented are appealing to the target audience, are relevant and truly add value to the content. Elements of the site and other supporting media are visually connected and balanced.

• Management analytics and statistics for web based platform: Statistical information and analysis that measures how visitors use and interact within the VLD Platform. Ability to see trends user traffic and platform usage patterns, where they go on a platform, where they drop off.

• Ownership and management of platform and related elements, it should be easily managed and updated: Ability to add or change content (menus, tabs, pages, links text, images, social media feeds, etc.) Can be managed by content manager (with unique password protected access) to ensure continuity.

• Security and Backups: The platform/integrated tools are backed up in a secure fashion. Platform integrated tools are regularly updated with the required security patches and levels of security required.

• Compliance with Anti-Spam legislation: Platform email communications, newsletter, and publicity notices require compliance with Anti-Spam legislation

• Provides for ability to pay online for memberships, workshops or other events in a secure way: Platform has the ability to easily add, delete or change “item availability for sale”. Information gathered in the process includes user’s registration details, all done in a secure ecommerce platform.

• Mobile version application (app): Develop the mobile version app of the VLD designed to run onmobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers.

• Open source engine – most preferably Moodle: The VLD app should be posted and located in Apple and Play store for free. Application should be user friendly and easy to navigate. Preferable open-source engine provides the rights to study, exchange, and distribute the knowledge to anyone and for any purpose. Open-source may be developed in a collaborative public manner. When VLD communities are formed in the platform and have a common purpose, users bring together diverse ideas and share their work. Together, a global VLD community can create beyond the capabilities of any one individual. It multiplies effort and shares the work.

• Additional options:

  Languages: The VLD Platform should be operated in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese. The content of reports, studies, will be in the original languaes.

  Social media: VLD Platform connected to all meaningful social media platforms.

  Linkages to other websites: Platform should be linked with other Indigenous Peoples relevant international and national websites.

The VLD should include information as data, reports, and other knowledge assets available in any of the Indigenous Peoples languages.

Maintenance and Support:

In addition, the vendor must provide a technical proposal for maintenance and 24/7 support, to cover proper operation, and updating any version of the platform. This service will be provided until the end of IPARD Program (August 11, 2025) and include it also in the cost proposal, as estimated domain and hosting costs if applicable. Highly qualified, certified and accredited personnel credentials for this activity must be included in the proposal.

The website maintenance and support services should include checking the platform for issues and mistakes, and keeping it updated and relevant. This should be done on a consistent basis in order to keep the website healthy, encourage continued traffic growth, and strengthen the SEO and Google rankings.

The technical support will be valid from the development starting, until the end of the platform use, on August 11, 2025, consisting of 24/7 support covering the following types of service:

• Preventive support, including coverage and technical support throughout the warranty period at no additional cost.
• Support for level 1 incidents, by phone or digital means, through a ticket system.
• Immediate adjustments in the functionalities of the platform that present failures.
• Other that the vendor consider necessary to the proper operation and updating.

Communication channels and levels for the support implementation:

Level 1: The supplier must assign a work team to provide support in the development and implementation phase, as in the full production phase, with which they can have permanent contact for any consultation or support management due to failures in the system, which will be done by digital means (email, Chat or SMS) or by phone. If the problem cannot be solved by these means, it goes to level 2.

Level 2: Given an incident that does not resolve in level 1, the supplier must commit to attend it by means of an immediate virtual intervention to the server, conducted by authorized technical personnel, which must be resolved within a period of no more than 2 hours from the start of the technical visit.

ILLUSTRATIVE MODULES FOR THE VIRTUAL LEARNING DATABASE

1. Learning Module for open online courses (MOOC) and educational resources, including multi-language learning.

2. Geoportal Module (Maps and Analytics based on GIS technologies mapping indigenous territories, certified forests, forest cover and other agricultural areas).

3. IP-HUBS materials, tools and approaches.

4. Business / Commercial Module including information relevant for/from IPO, and PIBS (Private Indigenous Business Services)

5. Data Library: Books, articles, studies, evaluation, diagnostics), legal information, procedures, Lessons Learned), multimedia resources (audiobooks, videos, documentaries), other.

6. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Analysis and Dashboards.

7. Project Management Module (PM Specialization and courses, PMI certification, software for Program and Project Management).

8. Governance module for two audiences: IPO´s and decision makers and other stakeholders including studies, methodologies, best practices, guides, manuals and e-learning to support.

9. Indigenous Peoples Planet Module (All about IP’s in the World – Info of World Indigenous Peoples’ population, location, ecosystems, updated contacts, cultural issues, language, coalitions, regional and global governance structures, links to other IPs networks)

10. SOW, available resources, past initiatives, current initiatives -programs and projects-, business models, International Agencies, private investments, trends)

11. Other

CHARACTERISTICS

• Self-sustainable (Support from international organizations, business and partners)
• Free for users (No fees for accessing information; free access to a number of training modules and support)
• Technology-driven (Cloud base and OpenSource Technologies)
• App in Android and iOS for IP VLP
• Other

STRATEGIC ALLIANCES FOR THE VLD-P

• Indigenous Peoples Organizations (Global and local) and other International Organizations Network
• IP-HUBS capacity development strategies, tools, lessons learned
• International Organizations (USAID, United Nations, Humanitarian, Health and Development Organizations)
• International Academic Partners and Research Institutes
• Responsible Investment initiatives (Technological corporations, Industries, investment funds, other)
• Regional and Country sectors
• Other

The project will be considered complete on:

• Successful launch of the web platform which satisfies the FSC Indigenous Foundation and IPARD team.
• Hand over the developed user- friendly VLD mobile version application (app) with all instalments and located in stores.
• Transfer of all user rights and installation to the FSC-IF IPARD team
• Submission of all required documents such as reports in English.
• The Offeror ensures that the web platform is secure through various tests.
• Developing of all technical and user manuals.
• Providing training and guidance to the IPARD team on using the platform.
• A maintenance and support plan, for the period after the platform full deployment to the end of the Life-of-Program implementation of IPARD.

VLD platform development is envisioned to occur in a period of 8 months covering the whole process until it is fully operational, including but no limited to Planning, Analysis, Design, Implementation, Testing and Deployment.

Below a proposed timeline is presented. However, a detailed chronogram and action plan should be presented by the offeror backed up by the technical approach proposed.

• Product 1: Planning Phase

Description: Development of main ideas and first steps. Compilation of business requirements by all project development rightholders and stakeholders

Due date: 1 week after signing contract.

Outputs: Planning Document

• Product 2: Platform Analysis

Description: Make a list of everything the development team needs in order to develop the best system, taking into account the available resources, risks, user and security needs.

Due date: 2 weeks after delivery of product 1

Outputs: Feasibility Analysis Document

• Product 3: Design

Description: Create architecture, platforms and components, security, housing, user interfaces, communication, Apps and programming steps and instructions

Due date: 2 months after delivery of product 2

Outputs: Advanced Design Document

• Product 4: Implementation

Description: Developing of modules and Web resources. Software engineers write the code and adjust the technologies involved in the project.

Due date: 4 months

Outputs: Draft platform and modules, Web interfaces, Databases in place, Cloud settings, Security and users

• Product 5: Testing

Description: In this phase, the system must undergo a thorough inspection in different scenarios. If errors or problems are found, the development team should line up to resolve them without disrupting the rest of the system. First data must be loaded. The platform will be tested by external users from different regions of the world.

Due date: 1 month

Output: Final version of platforms and software in testing phase

• Product 6: Deployment

Description: First launch of the system. The platform must be completely functional with no errors. In this phase, the users should add complementary data.

Due date: 3 weeks

Output: Final Version full deployed and available for users.

• Product 7: Manteinance and Support

Description: After after successful delivery of the platform and deployment, the vendor company should provide 24/7 support and maintenance for the platform.

Due date: IPARD Life-of-Program. Up to August 2,025

Output: A separate maintenance and support plan.

• The contracted firm must be a reputable company with extensive and proven knowledge and experience in the field for more than 5 years.
• Proven experience in development of Knowledge Management systems or platforms.
• Previous experience with international and donor organizations would be an advantage.
• The Offeror should be able to provide support services on a timely basis.
• The firm should assign a design and development relationship manager responsible for understanding IPARD´s needs in detail and establish a communication line between the firm and the IPARD team.
• The firm must have sufficient expert staff on board with full-time availability from the time of signing.

The IPARD Team expects to shortlist three companies based on quality of submitted documents which will be focused on the right understanding of scope, objectives and completeness of responses, quality of the proposed approach, methodology, and implementation and maintenance plans and costs to consider a subsequent contract. The shortlisted companies will then be invited to a meeting with the IPARD team and an IT Specialist from FSC-IF. At this meeting, all shortlisted firms will be able to hear more about VLD, what the IPARD team wants and expects from the technical and business sides.

Shortlisted firms will then be invited to make a presentation and go through an interview with the IPARD team and technical experts. The IPARD team expects to name a successful company within 10 days of the last interview.

For the duration of the assignment, the vendor will report to the Capacity Development & Inclusion Program Leader who will share the lead of this project with the Monitoring and Evaluation Leader. During and at the end of the development of the web platform, the firm will be asked to present to key stakeholders including IF, the Steering Committee of the IPARD program and USAID as needed. A final electronic report in English will be submitted upon completion of the project.

The IPARD team will regularly monitor performance of the contractor and development of the platform. Regular bi-weekly meetings will be conducted between the IPARD team and the contractor to monitor the progress, consult necessary steps and provide advices in addition to daily communications with the company and relevant stakeholders, and the other IPARD leaders and the IF Director.

• IPARD Program Description
• IPARD Logframe

• Deadline for submission is April 30, 2021 (5:00 p.m. Panama Time)
• Please see Annex 1 for Fromat of both Technical Proposal and Cost Proposal
• Both Technical Proposal and Cost Proposal must be submitted to: procurement.fscif@fsc.org
• Subject line of e-mail: VIRTUAL LEARNING DATABASE PLATFORM

• The offer should be valid for a period of 3 months from submission.

• This procurement is estimated to have a value between $100,000 - $120,000.

• Offers will be evaluated based upon the following criteria and related scoring:

Technical Approach 33.33%

Past Performance 33.33%

Cost 33.33%

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Country Director - Zimbabwe

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:54:46 +0000

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of their dignity and lets injustice thrive. But together we have the power to transform lives. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality, justice and love worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart. Everyone is equal in the sight of God. For over 70 years, this has inspired us to stand together in solidarity with our most marginalised global neighbours, of all faiths and none. We push for good nutrition and healthcare for all. We fight the climate crisis and provide urgent help when disasters strike. We work in places of conflict to stand against violence and build lasting peace. And we help people living in poverty to earn a fair wage so they can protect themselves in times of crisis. Above all, we seek to eradicate extreme poverty by tackling its root causes. Together with people living in poverty, we amplify our voices to speak truth to power and create lasting change.

About the role

Christian Aid is seeking a Country Director in Zimbabwe to provide strategic leadership to Christian Aid's work in and on the country, ensuring the country programme and staff contribute to and are supported by Christian Aid corporate strategies. To manage, develop and empower staff working for Christian Aid. To be the senior representative of Christian Aid in Zimbabwe and to develop and promote the country and programme profile within the region or continent and across the wider organisation. To contribute to the strategic direction and representation of the Africa Division, proactively engage in networks and learning groups and to review and evaluate other programmes and grants across the region or continent as required.

About you

You are a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate who can work with both internal Christian Aid staff and external stakeholders. A strategic thinker and manager who can lead and manage complex projects and diverse team. You have a track record of development work with significant and specialized knowledge and 5 to 10 years of experience in programme and team management. You have significant experience in change management processes and have a demonstrated track record of programme design and management. You have a good understanding and experience in managing budgets and work plans as you will have the overall responsibility for the country operations and budgets.

You can build team spirit and work to tight deadlines while undertaking multiple priorities. You are an interventionist and can identify gaps and manage risks decisively and promptly. You also have excellent planning and organizational skills and have good interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication, and being pragmatic in making decisions regarding the day to day running of the administrative and financial functions within the country office. You understand the local context from a resilience perspective. You have specific knowledge of the following thematic areas is required: economic and climate justice; social justice, humanitarian response and resilience building and policy and advocacy. You have a minimum of a tertiary degree in development studies or a related field. Postgraduate training in management is desirable.

Further information

This is a national post on national terms and conditions of service for a fixed term of 3 years. Candidates must have the right to work in Zimbabwe and therefore the role is only open to Zimbabwean nationals.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Click on the link below to apply. You will be required to answer the competency questions below

https://jobs.christianaid.org.uk/vacancy/3266/description

Competency questions

Please demonstrate your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions. In each answer, please give details of the following: the context of your scenario, your task and responsibility, your considerations and actions, the results of your actions.

Build Partnership

Tell us about a time when you had to resolve conflicts and disagreements between partners in order to achieve a programme’s objectives.

Deliver Results

Tell us about a time when you ensured that all of the objectives for project, team or department were achieved on time and within budget.

Realise Potential

Please tell us about a time when you coached or mentored someone in order to help them develop.

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Senior Director, Emerging Infectious Disease Vaccines

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:50:39 +0000

Location: New York, New York, USA or Other

Reports to: Vice President, Emerging Infectious Disease and Scientific Strategy

Position Summary:

IAVI is seeking an exceptional Senior Director, Emerging Infectious Disease (EID) Vaccines who will facilitate the scientific program strategy and oversight of one or more of IAVI’s EID vaccine programs. This position will provide an exciting opportunity to lead the internal project team(s) to ensure timely execution on program milestones and address barriers or challenges to meeting those program milestones. Additionally, this position will facilitate and develop scientific and funding partnerships to fulfill the longer-term mission of end-to-end product development for the vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) platform as well as other viral vector platforms in the future in order to work towards IAVI’s mission to produce vaccines that are globally affordable and accessible.

In addition, this role will work closely with the Design and Development Laboratory in Brooklyn, the project managers supporting the development program(s), the EID Portfolio Manager and the Product Development Center.

Key Responsibilities:

· Works directly with the Vice President, Emerging Infectious Disease and Scientific Strategy and Project Managers to lead designated EID vaccine programs and projects.

· Maintains and builds relationships with key thought leaders and external collaborators to support existing IAVI-led vaccine development consortiums as well as establish new collaborations as needed for viral vector vaccine programs more broadly, including engagement with regulatory experts as needed to facilitate EID vaccine development where traditional regulatory pathways are not applicable.

· Ensures systems and processes are in place to support a working relationship and communication among program collaborators and IAVI team members as well as key vendors involved in the program.

· In collaboration with the DDL, identifies alternative pathogens suitable for development using VSV and/or viral vector platforms and contributes to the scientific strategy outlining synergies EID between vaccine and antibody programs.

· Maintains a detailed understanding of the contract requirements of all program agreements including the technical proposal, cost proposal, Other Transactions Agreement (OTA). Serves as internal expert for stakeholders to translate contract requirements as it relates to overall scientific program strategy.

· Facilitates the development of a robust strategy for IAVI’s VSV and Viral Vectors Program, in collaboration with leaders including the Vice President of EID and SS, Executive Director of the viral vectors program, key scientific leads at the DDL and across the other IAVI laboratories (NAC, HIL).

· Assess broader vaccine development efforts externally in the viral vector space (e.g. VSV) and look for opportunities to bring in new technology to further enhance the applicability and usability of our platform technologies and methods to advance our existing technology (e.g. other replicating platforms, methods to facilitate more rapid production of VSV platform, etc.).

· Supports IAVI’s efforts to build alliances and partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and key stakeholders locally and internationally.

· In collaboration with IAVI resource mobilization, develops an integrated fund-raising strategy to secure ongoing programs, including U.S. and European government funding and help secure funding.

Education and Work Experience:

· An advanced degree in life science, Public Health, Organizational Management or a related discipline is required; PhD in one of these fields is desirable.

· Minimum 15 years in R&D experience, including leadership managing vaccines and therapeutic development programs is required. **

Qualifications and Skills:

· Strong organizational and communications skills with experience in fostering collaborations and building innovative partnership models are required.

· Track record as a strong strategic thinker who can drive quickly to a clear and concise synthesis of complex issues and concepts and work towards novel solutions is required.

· Ability to expertly navigate internal and external governance processes to drive complex projects forward is required.

· Excellent judgment, proven ability and skills to present programs to scientific and non-scientific stakeholders are required.

· Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills and experience, and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from a wide range of disciplines, countries and cultures are required.

· Ability to travel – up to 20% of time is required.

· Experience in emerging infectious diseases is desirable.

· Proposal writing skills are desirable.

Organizational Overview:

IAVI is a nonprofit scientific research organization dedicated to addressing urgent, unmet global health challenges including HIV and tuberculosis. Our mission is to translate scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions. Through scientific and clinical research in Africa, India, Europe, and the U.S., IAVI is pioneering the development of biomedical innovations designed for broad global access. We develop vaccines and antibodies in and for the developing world and seek to accelerate their introduction in low-income countries. IAVI programs and partnerships are grounded in the regions of the world where the disease burden is the greatest, and our approach emphasizes sustainability. Our network of clinical research center partners in Africa and India helps strengthen in-country research capacity and supports the training and education of the next generation of scientists. The global impact of our science includes fundamental contributions to understanding the biology of HIV infection, which IAVI and others are applying toward advancing vaccine science and immunology. IAVI accelerates scientific discovery and development by fostering unique collaborations among academia, industry, local communities, governments, and funders to explore new and better ways to address public health threats that disproportionately affect people living in poverty. Our global reach, including a clinical research network in five countries in sub-Saharan Africa and in India, has allowed us to make fundamental contributions to understanding the epidemiology, transmission, virology, and immunology of HIV. This work played a key role in facilitating the design of promising HIV vaccine candidates, as well as the discovery of broadly neutralizing antibodies that are now being advanced as promising approaches for HIV prevention. Our integrated capabilities in vaccine and antibody discovery, development, and clinical research take advantage of bio-pharmaceutical industry expertise to accelerate the development and testing of prevention methods for HIV and other diseases. Through the Product Development Center, we support external researchers with technical and scientific expertise to accelerate the development of their own products.

IAVI CORE VALUES:

• Dedication to the Mission: We are committed to the translation of scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions.
• Innovative Evolution: We are committed to solving complex problems in creative and innovative ways, learning from our mistakes and successes and never giving up
• Integrity: We are committed to meeting the highest ethical and professional standards in everything we do and to taking responsibility for our actions to earn respect
• Collaboration: We are committed to embracing diversity, the power of global teamwork and the belief that by working as one we can make a difference
• Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship. IAVI is an equal opportunity employer and applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

IAVI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER actively committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive global organization. IAVI believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a representative candidate pool. At IAVI, we celebrate the spectrum of colleagues’ experiences and believe that dedication to our mission above all is essential to our success as a scientific global non-profit. IAVI upholds these principles through IAVI’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

IAVI has zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, national origin, home language, ancestry, religion, marital or civil partnership status, age, physical or mental disability, HIV status and any other medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status, in addition to any other status protected under the law in any of our locations worldwide.

Please apply directly to our website.

IAVI Career Page

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Administrative Assistant, Communications and Global Affairs

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:50:16 +0000

Location: New York, NY

Reports to: Senior Director and Global Head of Communications

Position Summary:

IAVI is seeking a results driven Administrative Assistant who will provide administrative support to the Senior Director and Global Head of Communications, the Communications team and to the US-based Global Affairs team. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise sound judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills. This position may also be assisting another department, which will provide a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to learn the working of a global public health organization from different vantage points and make significant contribution.

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage calendars, including scheduling to coordinate meetings with internal and external parties.

· Ensure completion of expense reports

· Manage travel and develop detailed itineraries.

· Manage departmental budgets

· Complete routine administrative tasks (copies, fax, supplies);

· Manage departmental meetings (agendas and minutes);

· Assist in the management of consultants: process contracts, manage consultancy budgets, invoices and expense reimbursements

· Support logistics of Communications, IAVI events and large meetings (including All-Staff meetings), IAVI attendance at others’ events and meetings.

· Contribute to and support the implementation of communication strategies and revenue generation strategies.

· Format departmental presentations for conferences, board and senior management meetings.

· Maintain Communications electronic and hard copy files, Share Point site/folders and shared drives; act as owner/coordinator of the departmental SharePoint presence.

· Manage incoming individual donations and matching gifts, including tracking, ensuring acknowledgment letters are sent, and reconciling with the finance team.

· Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager.

· May be called upon to provide administrative support to another department.

Education and Work Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree is required.

· Minimum 1 year of work experience, including budget, accounts and contracts management experience is required.

Qualifications and Skills:

· Strong organizational skills, intrapersonal skills, writing skills, and time management skills are required.

· Strong attention to detail is required.

· Ability to handle evolving priorities and ambiguity is required.

· Ability to work independently and as a team member, be proactive, follow up and prioritize as well as multi-task with minimal supervision is required.

· Ability to actively listen while having a good balance of self-assurance is required.

· Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment is required.

· Proficiency in MS Office Package – especially Outlook (email/calendar), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel (tracking changes/legal black line), PowerPoint and Sharepoint is required.

· Cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse colleagues is required.

Organizational Overview:

IAVI is a nonprofit scientific research organization dedicated to addressing urgent, unmet global health challenges including HIV and tuberculosis. Our mission is to translate scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions. Through scientific and clinical research in Africa, India, Europe, and the U.S., IAVI is pioneering the development of biomedical innovations designed for broad global access. We develop vaccines and antibodies in and for the developing world and seek to accelerate their introduction in low-income countries. IAVI programs and partnerships are grounded in the regions of the world where the disease burden is the greatest, and our approach emphasizes sustainability. Our network of clinical research center partners in Africa and India helps strengthen in-country research capacity and supports the training and education of the next generation of scientists. The global impact of our science includes fundamental contributions to understanding the biology of HIV infection, which IAVI and others are applying toward advancing vaccine science and immunology. IAVI accelerates scientific discovery and development by fostering unique collaborations among academia, industry, local communities, governments, and funders to explore new and better ways to address public health threats that disproportionately affect people living in poverty. Our global reach, including a clinical research network in five countries in sub-Saharan Africa and in India, has allowed us to make fundamental contributions to understanding the epidemiology, transmission, virology, and immunology of HIV. This work played a key role in facilitating the design of promising HIV vaccine candidates, as well as the discovery of broadly neutralizing antibodies that are now being advanced as promising approaches for HIV prevention. Our integrated capabilities in vaccine and antibody discovery, development, and clinical research take advantage of bio-pharmaceutical industry expertise to accelerate the development and testing of prevention methods for HIV and other diseases. Through the Product Development Center, we support external researchers with technical and scientific expertise to accelerate the development of their own products.

IAVI CORE VALUES:

• Dedication to the Mission: We are committed to the translation of scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions.
• Innovative Evolution: We are committed to solving complex problems in creative and innovative ways, learning from our mistakes and successes and never giving up
• Integrity: We are committed to meeting the highest ethical and professional standards in everything we do and to taking responsibility for our actions to earn respect
• Collaboration: We are committed to embracing diversity, the power of global teamwork and the belief that by working as one we can make a difference
• Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship. IAVI is an equal opportunity employer and applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

IAVI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER actively committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive global organization. IAVI believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a representative candidate pool. At IAVI, we celebrate the spectrum of colleagues’ experiences and believe that dedication to our mission above all is essential to our success as a scientific global non-profit. IAVI upholds these principles through IAVI’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

IAVI has zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, national origin, home language, ancestry, religion, marital or civil partnership status, age, physical or mental disability, HIV status and any other medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status, in addition to any other status protected under the law in any of our locations worldwide.

Please apply directly to our website.

IAVI Career Page

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Associate, Operational Excellence

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:49:28 +0000

Location: New York, NY

Reports To: Director, Operational Excellence, Executive Office

Position Summary:

IAVI is seeking a highly motivated Associate, Operational Excellence, who will be responsible for supporting and project-managing initiatives for the COO, as well as cross-departmental activities from the Executive Office (EO) and Senior Management Team (SMT). This position offers a unique opportunity to learn how an international nonprofit in the area of global public health operates, and contribute to the organization’s mission by supporting the top management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting and coordinating initiatives and activities for the COO.
• Project managing and tracking of organizational initiatives stemming out of the EO and Operational Excellence team.
• Assisting with desk research tasks and supporting content development (i.e. presentations, reports and other documents).
• Supporting and project managing cross-departmental projects led by other departments.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the manager.

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in public health, business administration, international relations, or related studies is required; A graduate degree is preferred.
• Minimum one year of relevant experience working in a non-profit setting is required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others is required.
• Prior office/administration experience and strong organizational skills with attention to detail is required.
• Initiative, follow-through, ability to work independently, and excellent organizational skills are required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required.
• The ability to work well under pressure and to manage multiple priorities while working effectively toward deadlines is required.
• Proficiency in computer programs including MS Office applications is required.
• Demonstrated commitment to global public health and the capacity to master and represent the mission and programs of IAVI are highly desirable.

Organizational Overview:

IAVI is a nonprofit scientific research organization dedicated to addressing urgent, unmet global health challenges including HIV and tuberculosis. Our mission is to translate scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions. Through scientific and clinical research in Africa, India, Europe, and the U.S., IAVI is pioneering the development of biomedical innovations designed for broad global access. We develop vaccines and antibodies in and for the developing world and seek to accelerate their introduction in low-income countries. IAVI programs and partnerships are grounded in the regions of the world where the disease burden is the greatest, and our approach emphasizes sustainability. Our network of clinical research center partners in Africa and India helps strengthen in-country research capacity and supports the training and education of the next generation of scientists. The global impact of our science includes fundamental contributions to understanding the biology of HIV infection, which IAVI and others are applying toward advancing vaccine science and immunology. IAVI accelerates scientific discovery and development by fostering unique collaborations among academia, industry, local communities, governments, and funders to explore new and better ways to address public health threats that disproportionately affect people living in poverty. Our global reach, including a clinical research network in five countries in sub-Saharan Africa and in India, has allowed us to make fundamental contributions to understanding the epidemiology, transmission, virology, and immunology of HIV. This work played a key role in facilitating the design of promising HIV vaccine candidates, as well as the discovery of broadly neutralizing antibodies that are now being advanced as promising approaches for HIV prevention. Our integrated capabilities in vaccine and antibody discovery, development, and clinical research take advantage of bio-pharmaceutical industry expertise to accelerate the development and testing of prevention methods for HIV and other diseases. Through the Product Development Center, we support external researchers with technical and scientific expertise to accelerate the development of their own products.

IAVI CORE VALUES:

• Dedication to the Mission: We are committed to the translation of scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions.
• Innovative Evolution: We are committed to solving complex problems in creative and innovative ways, learning from our mistakes and successes and never giving up
• Integrity: We are committed to meeting the highest ethical and professional standards in everything we do and to taking responsibility for our actions to earn respect
• Collaboration: We are committed to embracing diversity, the power of global teamwork and the belief that by working as one we can make a difference
• Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship. IAVI is an equal opportunity employer and applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

IAVI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER actively committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive global organization. IAVI believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a representative candidate pool. At IAVI, we celebrate the spectrum of colleagues’ experiences and believe that dedication to our mission above all is essential to our success as a scientific global non-profit. IAVI upholds these principles through IAVI’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

IAVI has zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, national origin, home language, ancestry, religion, marital or civil partnership status, age, physical or mental disability, HIV status and any other medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status, in addition to any other status protected under the law in any of our locations worldwide.

Please apply directly to our website.

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Global Access Manager

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:47:43 +0000

Location: New York, NY

Reports To: Senior Director, Global Access

Position Summary:

IAVI is seeking a highly qualified candidate to serve as the Global Access Manager who will play an important project management role in accelerating IAVI’s global access efforts. The position will support the Global Access team to implement IAVI’s plans and strategies to help ensure timely and broad access to innovative products in IAVI’s evolving portfolio including antibodies (HIV, COVID-19, Snakebite, and Shigella), and vaccines (HIV, TB, COVID-19) for populations who need them the most. The Global Access Manager will have the opportunity to work with wide variety of colleagues, including product development teams, Africa and India based staff, Finance and Legal staff, external stakeholders and executive leadership to ensure the timely, high-quality and budget-compliant execution of workplans, proposals, background research, reports, data analytics, competitive intelligence, and compelling access communications.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management

· Manage development of workplans for access projects including mapping of key activities, deliverables, milestones, performance metrics and budgets.

· Provide overall support to the team in executing a range of project deliverables including landscape analysis and research, data compilation, report development, and meeting planning.

· Track progress in workplans and deliverables, follow up as needed and flag any persistent deviations for remedial action.

· Coordinate contracting process and documentation for Access projects with the Legal Department.

· Manage departmental budget submission and prepare forecasts as requested by Finance and Administration.

· Represent department in drafting and monitoring departmental contributions in organizational scorecard and other organizational efforts.

· Liaise with product development teams, regional teams, consultants and contractors to support successful execution of project deadlines and commitments.

Proposal Development

· Contribute to Expressions of interest and Funding proposals.

· Develop budgets and Level of Effort (LOE) requirements for access related budget items.**

Data Analytics

· Compile secondary data to generate evidence base for key access objectives.

· Conduct research and literature reviews and synthesize results in key content areas.

· Manage centralized repository of access related publications, project documents, budgets and other key information, particularly in collaboration with IAVI’s Information Specialist.

· Prepare external landscape analyses and present key insights for management decision making.

· Complete data analysis and synthesis of key findings.

· Manage review processes to finalize project documents, archive final versions for future reference.

Competitive Intelligence

· Develop and update systems to monitor and analyze access related information for competitive products, particularly in collaboration with IAVI’s Information Specialist.

· Oversee centralized repository of competitive information.

· Synthesize competitive information into clear and concise summaries for decision making.

Stakeholder Engagement

· Support planning and execution of internal and external stakeholder meetings, including drafting agendas, coordinating outreach, supporting development of pre-read materials and summary presentations, and preparing meeting minutes for key meetings, as needed.

· Assist in the planning and coordination of key stakeholders’ consultations, meetings, and workshops to identify access needs and facilitate solutions.

· Develop PowerPoint presentations, for internal and external use.

· Manage feedback and approval processes for key materials shared externally.

· Contribute to communications plans, key messages and communication materials, as needed, in collaboration with Communications department.

· Champion IAVI’s mission, scientific strategy, network, value as a partner and positions on access internally and externally.

Education and Work Experience

· MPH/MA/MBA in a global public health, socio-behavioral research or a related field is required.

· Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in global public health, project management, access or related work is required.

Qualifications and Skills

· Proven track record in managing complex, cross functional and multi-country projects utilizing structured project management tools and approaches is required.

· Direct experience working for, or engaging with, leading global organizations such as USAID/PEPFAR, WHO, the Global Fund, GAVI, CDC and other USG agencies or philanthropic organizations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Wellcome is required.

· Strong research and writing skills are essential. Ability to quickly research, analyze, and provide synthesized summaries of relevant data and information is required.

· Demonstrated knowledge of global public health, access & delivery considerations for vaccines, HIV or TB prevention is required.

· Detail-oriented with an ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines is required.

· Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely is required.

· Self-motivated and willingness to take on a variety of roles and tasks is required.

· Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to facilitate team interactions is required.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Project) is required.

· PMP certification or comparable Project Management certification is desirable.

· Product development experience is desirable.

Organizational Overview:

IAVI is a nonprofit scientific research organization dedicated to addressing urgent, unmet global health challenges including HIV and tuberculosis. Our mission is to translate scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions. Through scientific and clinical research in Africa, India, Europe, and the U.S., IAVI is pioneering the development of biomedical innovations designed for broad global access. We develop vaccines and antibodies in and for the developing world and seek to accelerate their introduction in low-income countries. IAVI programs and partnerships are grounded in the regions of the world where the disease burden is the greatest, and our approach emphasizes sustainability. Our network of clinical research center partners in Africa and India helps strengthen in-country research capacity and supports the training and education of the next generation of scientists. The global impact of our science includes fundamental contributions to understanding the biology of HIV infection, which IAVI and others are applying toward advancing vaccine science and immunology. IAVI accelerates scientific discovery and development by fostering unique collaborations among academia, industry, local communities, governments, and funders to explore new and better ways to address public health threats that disproportionately affect people living in poverty. Our global reach, including a clinical research network in five countries in sub-Saharan Africa and in India, has allowed us to make fundamental contributions to understanding the epidemiology, transmission, virology, and immunology of HIV. This work played a key role in facilitating the design of promising HIV vaccine candidates, as well as the discovery of broadly neutralizing antibodies that are now being advanced as promising approaches for HIV prevention. Our integrated capabilities in vaccine and antibody discovery, development, and clinical research take advantage of bio-pharmaceutical industry expertise to accelerate the development and testing of prevention methods for HIV and other diseases. Through the Product Development Center, we support external researchers with technical and scientific expertise to accelerate the development of their own products.

IAVI CORE VALUES:

• Dedication to the Mission: We are committed to the translation of scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions.
• Innovative Evolution: We are committed to solving complex problems in creative and innovative ways, learning from our mistakes and successes and never giving up
• Integrity: We are committed to meeting the highest ethical and professional standards in everything we do and to taking responsibility for our actions to earn respect
• Collaboration: We are committed to embracing diversity, the power of global teamwork and the belief that by working as one we can make a difference
• Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship. IAVI is an equal opportunity employer and applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

IAVI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER actively committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive global organization. IAVI believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a representative candidate pool. At IAVI, we celebrate the spectrum of colleagues’ experiences and believe that dedication to our mission above all is essential to our success as a scientific global non-profit. IAVI upholds these principles through IAVI’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

IAVI has zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, national origin, home language, ancestry, religion, marital or civil partnership status, age, physical or mental disability, HIV status and any other medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status, in addition to any other status protected under the law in any of our locations worldwide.

Please apply directly to our website

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Intern, Strategic Partnerships and New Ventures

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:46:22 +0000

Background:

Land O'Lakes Venture37 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to helping communities around the world build economies by strengthening local agriculture, helping agribusinesses create jobs and linking farmers to markets. Since 1981, it has implemented integrated dairy, livestock and crops development programs in nearly 80 countries — creating lasting impact by linking farmers, businesses, and the public and private sector in local and global contexts. Land O’Lakes Venture37’s long-standing affiliation with Land O’Lakes, Inc. sets it apart. Land O’Lakes, Inc. is one of America’s largest farmer-owned cooperatives. It supports Land O’Lakes Venture37 project implementation with nearly 100 years of expertise in dairy, animal nutrition, crop inputs and agricultural insights and technologies. This gives Land O’Lakes Venture37 development projects a unique global view of agriculture, food and the power of well-functioning market systems. Land O’Lakes, Inc. supports these efforts as part of its enterprise purpose of Feeding Human Progress at home and around the world.

Job Description Summary:

The Intern, Strategic Partnerships and New Ventures will work with the Land O’Lakes Venture37 Strategic Partnerships and New Ventures (SPNV) team. S/he will work with SPNV to increase the number of relationships Venture37 has with non-US government (USG) customers, including foundations, non-USG bi-laterals and corporations, deepen existing relationships and bring in new business from these customers. The intern will be based in Arden Hills, MN or Washington, DC. Possibility of remote work from alternative location.

Position Summary and Primary Responsibilities:
The intern will support the SPNV team to secure new business through strategy and new business pipeline development, customer and partner relationship building, marketing, proposal development, and the support of SPNV strategic initiatives. Primary responsibilities will include some of the following:

Strategy and Pipeline Development

• Leverage and contribute to V37 Plan for Growth, ensuring early intel capture and targeted pursuit of priority customers and procurements.

• Assist team in tracking funding opportunities across multiple customers, developing bid/opportunity analyses, customer development plans, and capture plans.

• Update opportunities and contacts in Salesforce.

• Support SPNV special initiatives and projects.

Customer and Partner Relationship Development

• Assist SPNV to cultivate and deepen connections with contacts globally for key existing and new customers, including foundations, corporations, and non-USG bilateral agencies; develop strong understanding of key influencers.

• Support the development and execution of customer development strategies; retain working knowledge of strategies to inform capture and institutional knowledge base.

• Support V37 in key customer meetings.

• Assist SPNV to cultivate and expand relationships with implementation partners including international NGOs, businesses, and academic institutions.

Proposal Development

• Support SPNV and V37 to develop proposals for new and existing customers.

• Participate in proposal design and other proposal-related sessions as appropriate.

• Support the procurement and contracting process for proposal consultants.

Marketing

• Work with V37 colleagues and partners to develop customer-appropriate pitch decks, technical papers and other marketing collateral that showcase V37’s work and thought leadership.

• Support marketing trips to meet with key customers and organize customer visits to Land O’Lakes to influence program design.

• Position V37 for new business opportunities at industry events.

Knowledge Management

• Assist with organization and management of SPNV department site on DevLink.

• Liaise with internal departments to facilitate dissemination and use of relevant SPNV information, policies, and processes.

• Effectively implement donor and Land O’Lakes branding, marketing, reporting, and operating procedures.

• Organize, document, and file SPNV communications, reports, and best practices appropriately on SharePoint, Microsoft Teams or Venture2Learn resource website.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Intern will report to a Manager on the SPNV team.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• A recent graduate or currently in pursuit of a Bachelor’s or graduate-level degree, preferably in International Development, International Affairs, Public Policy, Plant Science, Animal Science, Food Systems, Business Administration, or other relevant field.

• Exceptional primary- and secondary-source research skills.

• Familiarity with international donor-funded projects with an agriculture focus; familiarity with proposal development process is an added advantage.

• Demonstrated interest in international development issues. Developing-country work and volunteer experience desired.

• Demonstrated leadership, ethics, and sound judgment, both independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to maintain maturity and patience, interpret and implement company policy, and adjust quickly to change in fast-paced, multicultural team environment.

• Strong skills and experience with MS Office Products with the ability to learn additional software packages.

• Excellent organizational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail and accurate record keeping.

• Strong collaboration and facilitation skills to establish and maintain good working relationships with global colleagues and partners in multi-country and multi-language settings.

• Excellent English language writing skills. Fluency in French, Arabic and/or Portuguese language skills is an added advantage.

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New Business Development Intern

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:46:03 +0000

Background:

Land O'Lakes Venture37 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to helping communities around the world build economies by strengthening local agriculture, helping agribusinesses create jobs and linking farmers to markets. Since 1981, it has implemented integrated dairy, livestock and crops development programs in nearly 80 countries — creating lasting impact by linking farmers, businesses, and the public and private sector in local and global contexts. Land O’Lakes Venture37’s long-standing affiliation with Land O’Lakes, Inc. sets it apart. Land O’Lakes, Inc. is one of America’s largest farmer-owned cooperatives. It supports Land O’Lakes Venture37 project implementation with nearly 100 years of expertise in dairy, animal nutrition, crop inputs and agricultural insights and technologies. This gives Land O’Lakes Venture37 development projects a unique global view of agriculture, food and the power of well-functioning market systems. Land O’Lakes, Inc. supports these efforts as part of its enterprise purpose of Feeding Human Progress at home and around the world.

Job Description Summary:

The Intern for New Business Development will provide full project-cycle proposal research and development services along the continuum of capture through proposal development. The Intern will be based in Arden Hills, MN or Washington, D.C., and may be expected to travel internationally, depending on Covid-19 vaccination availability.

Position Summary and Primary Responsibilities:
The Intern will work within the full project cycle to support the development of new projects funded by the United States Government, primarily through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Intern will receive mentorship from Venture37 Design and Technical services staff and build skills in strategy and pipeline development, teaming strategy, capture and project design. Primary responsibilities will include some of the following:

Tracking and Reporting

• With guidance from capture lead(s), research, track, compare, and evaluate different funding opportunities in Venture37’s core areas and verticals.

• Contribute to the refinement of customer development plans in multiple geographies.

Teaming and Networking

• Identify key influencers at donor organizations, within relevant host country government ministries, private sector/industry players and academia.

• Organize and document meetings with NGOs, private sector organizations, local government to identify local priorities and formulate strategies.

• Create customized corporate qualifications statements in support of teaming communications.

• Support teaming discussions with potential implementing partners and collaboration partners.

Research

• Conduct secondary research and synthesis data to inform capture strategy and design, including review of competitor documents, target country policy briefs, customer development and cooperation strategies and political economy assessments, technical briefs, journal articles and white papers, and relevant agency websites.

• Travel to targeted country with Capture Lead to conduct Key Informant Interviews, meet with local partners, meet with Mission, and/or support execution of round-table events.

• In direct collaboration with Proposal Lead, organize and populate proprietary capture, research, and design management tools.

Capture and Proposal Coordination & Administration

• In direct collaboration with the Capture/Proposal Lead, coordinate proposal teams and processes, keep detailed notes, and ensure strong communication between all contributors.

• Schedule capture team meetings, take notes, and keep proposal teams informed of progress and deadlines working with capture/proposal leads.

• Develop and track capture and proposal budgets, prepare monthly spending updates.

• Identify, mobilize, and manage delivery of outputs by technical consultants.

• Organize and maintain project proposal sites in Land O’Lakes online knowledge management system.

• Manage and review proposal inputs of sub-partners.

• Support administrative management of expense reporting associated with travel.

• Format proposal documents and coordinate delivery.

Contribute to Technical and Cost Proposal Development and Production

• Assist in the writing and production of selected components of proposal documents such as past performance reviews, drafting corporate capability statements or management sections or other roles as needed, during proposal development.

• Develop personnel sections, format CVs with support of Proposal Lead and HR.

• Contribute to project design sessions.

• Other duties as assigned.

Thought Leadership

• Contribute research and thought leadership to Venture37’s Communities of Practice. Potential areas include: Climate Smart Agriculture, Market Systems Development, Gender and Youth Social Inclusion, Animal Sourced Foods, and Nutrition, etc.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Intern will report to a New Business Development Senior Manager.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• A recent graduate or currently in pursuit of a Bachelor’s or graduate-level degree, preferably in International Development, International Affairs, Public Policy, Plant Science, Animal Science, Food Systems, Business Administration, or other relevant field.

• Exceptional primary- and secondary-source research skills.

• Familiarity with international donor-funded projects with an agriculture focus; familiarity with proposal development process is an added advantage.

• Demonstrated interest in international development issues. Developing-country work and volunteer experience desired.

• Demonstrated leadership, ethics, and sound judgment, both independently and as part of a team. Ability to maintain maturity and patience, interpret and implement company policy, and adjust quickly to change in fast-paced, multicultural team environment.

• Strong skills and experience with MS Office Products with the ability to learn additional software packages.

• Excellent organizational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail and accurate record keeping.

• Strong collaboration and facilitation skills to establish and maintain good working relationships with global colleagues and partners in multi-country and multi-language settings.

• Excellent English language writing skills. Fluency in French, Arabic and/or Portuguese language skills is an added advantage.

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Program Associate - Central Africa

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:45:38 +0000

Every employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI and demonstrating the Core Values in their day to day operations. The Core Values, which are IRI’s foundational building blocks include:

Excellence- We believe in quality results delivered by investing in people. Freedom- We believe in exploration and experimentation to be agile and responsive. Respect- We believe in trust, empathy and empowering people. Teamwork- We believe in diversity, inclusion and the power of global collaboration. Transparency- We believe in open communication and clear decision-making. Accountability- We believe in personal responsibility as the foundation of success.

The Program Associate (PA) is the entry level position for program work at IRI and provides administrative and programmatic support for current and developing programs in the Central Africa portfolio, including the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.

Position Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in political science, international relations, African affairs, or related field
• 0-1 year of experience in international development, African affairs, or related field
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills
• International experience preferred
• Knowledge of/experience working on issues in Central Africa
• French language proficiency

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• Tracks and follows-up on pending procurement requests, approvals and monitoring once approved, including processing payments
• Assists in projecting program costs and monitoring project spending
• Contributes to quarterly, semi-annual, final, and other relevant reports for funders
• Edits and summarizes weekly reports for internal and funder audiences
• Coordinates submission of contract packages
• Updates program databases, contract trackers, etc.
• Compiles briefing books for trainers
• Maintains project site and documents
• Provides logistical support for DC meetings and events
• Supports IRI’s communication strategy including IRI’s branding and outreach plans on projects assigned by drafting and updating program summaries, web stories/blogs, tweets, etc.
• Follows political developments in countries assigned and contributes toward summarizing/analyzing content in quarterly reports and proposals
• Assists with program monitoring and evaluation (M&E), including participating in regular M&E calls, tracking compliance, and identifying where adjustments need to be made
• Participates in program design and strategy brainstorming sessions
• Participates in business development, such as in writing proposal portions and drafting budgets
• Participates in cross functional teams and initiatives (optional)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Successful candidate can submit a cover letter and resume to: Program Associate - Central Africa | Job Opportunities (ultipro.com)

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Chief of Party, PMI Uganda Malaria Reduction Activity

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:37:12 +0000

Overview

Job Title: Chief of Party, PMI Uganda Malaria Reduction Activity

Department: Anglophone Africa*

Based in: Kampala, Uganda, up to 20**%** international travel

Reports to the Market Director, Anglophone Africa

Start Date: Approximately October 2021

*Contingent upon funding

Who we are

Population Services International (PSI) is the world's leading non-profit social marketing organization. We are a diverse group of over 5,000 entrepreneurial development professionals located in over 40 countries committed to making it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire. PSI is using it's global presence and 50+ years of experience to help reimagine healthcare. We are working to shape market systems, shift policy and funding, and strengthen global capacity to better support consumer empowered healthcare.

Join us!

PSI seeks a seasoned Chief of Party (COP) to lead the management, coordination and reporting of all activities under an anticipated $38M 5-year USAID/PMI-funded project at PSI's office in Uganda. The project will strengthen the capacity for malaria prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in both the public and private sector, as well as ownership of health at the community and household levels, while maintaining gains made at the health facility level in focus districts.

The COP should have significant leadership, management and international development experience; a demonstrated track record in successfully managing government, donor and malaria community relations; a commitment to capacity building; and experience successfully conducting and implementing USAID-funded projects of similar size and scope. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that the activity produces the results specified in annual work plans, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost. The COP will act as the main point of contact with USAID and other stakeholders involved in program implementation. The COP will also ensure that the program is represented in national technical, policy, and planning forums with USAID/PMI, the Republic of Uganda, and key malaria stakeholders. This position will be based in Kampala, Uganda.

Sound like you? Read on.

Responsibilities

Your contribution

• Lead the implementation and monitoring of the PMI Uganda Malaria Reduction Activity.
• Oversee a management team in the main project office, as well as key teams across other regions in Uganda.
• Lead internal and external program planning, communication, and reporting with sub-partners.
• Build relationships and capacity among partners.
• Provide overall oversight of the project and maintain effective and regular communication with donors, implementing partners, and Uganda government entities.
• Serve as the focal point for engaging in dialogue with the Government of Uganda central and decentralized levels in conjunction with donors on key issues relevant to the PMI Uganda Malaria Reduction Activity.
• Serve as main point of contact/representative of the project to USAID/PMI.
• Ensure the effective use and coordination of USAID/PMI resources and the compliance of the financial systems and controls with USAID/PMI standards.
• Ensure high-quality periodic reporting in line with USAID/PMI requirements.**Qualifications**

What are we looking for?

• Master's degree or higher in Public Health, Business Administration, international development or related field.
• At least 10 years of progressively increased experience managing public health programs (preferably malaria) in sub-Saharan Africa or other resource-limited settings.
• Proven leadership experience galvanizing government support and buy-in and working collaboratively with high-level stakeholders.
• Demonstrated management and supervisory capability in leading large teams & projects of similar scope, including financial and human resource management skills.
• Recognized expertise in malaria prevention and treatment at community and facility levels.
• Working knowledge of and experience with USG funded activity management, policies and procedures.
• References will be required.
• The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check.

What would get us excited?

• The successful candidate will be a creative, innovative and strategic thinker, and will have: excellent communication, analytical, organizational, interpersonal and cross-cultural skills; and proven ability to produce results.
• Demonstrated skills in effectively negotiating with host governments, donors, other USAID projects, ideally in Uganda, local organizations and partners.
• Experience in building institutional, local technical, management and leadership capacity.
• Ability to successfully recruit, train, develop and manage staff.
• Ability to manage all donor required programmatic and financial reporting requirements, including sub-grant management.
• Ability to perform internal control functions to manage day-to-day operations of the project.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent management skills.

STATUS

• Exempt

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: newhiresupport@psi.org or call (202)785-0072.

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Project manager – Patients Safeguarding M/F

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:36:44 +0000

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian aid organisation that provides assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or manmade disasters and to victims of armed conflicts, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. The French section of MSF implements programs in thirty-three countries. **

MSF is currently looking for a Project Manager- Patient Safeguarding.

Background for the role:**

MSF-OCP wants to prevent and treat more proactively the abuse of its patients and their caretakers. Up to now, some awareness workshops have taken place in some hospitals, and there is a process/methodology for management of abuse by the EAMA cell. But as reflected by the small number of incidents reported, it is obvious that these abuses are under-reported.

Project objectives and deliverable expected

The final objective of the project is to implement prevention, identification and management of abuse on patients and caretakers in MSF health structures.

The project will start with a literature review and implementation in 2 pilot sites. At the end of the first year, the objective is to have a written synthesis of the key strategies for prevention, identification and management of abuse, and the lessons learnt from pilot implementation.

The second year, the objective will be to start the scale-up of prevention, identification and management of abuses on patients in MSF health structures with a defined methodology and identification of the means.

Purpose of the mission :

Prevention, identification and management of abuse of patients and caretakers within MSF-OCP projects.

The project manager reports to the Director of Operations.

S/he will work in close relations with:

· The EAMA Cell (head of EAMA cell and the person dedicated to this topic at EAMA Cell level).

· The MIO in charge of patient centered care

· Legal department

· The HR department

· The relevant medical department referents, e.g. Mental health

· The Hospital Management Unit

· The Security Focal Point

· The Logistic Manager

Stages of the project:

1. The objective of the first year is to define a model for prevention, detection and management of abuse of patients in MSF health structures, through literature review and the implementation of 2 pilots.

Literature review:

Meet with MSF staff and external stakeholders in order to review different methods to prevent, identify and manage abuse of MSF patients (note that the main issue is the identification and notification of abuse).

Review the work done by previous persons who worked on this topic, based on written documents and interviews (e.g., MIO for patient centred care, 2020, head of EAMA Cell).

Pilot phase:

Identification of 2 MSF structures (possibly in 2 different contexts) where the project can start and implementation of the proposed strategy.

Synthesis:

Written synthesis of the key strategies for prevention, identification and management of abuse, and the lessons learnt from pilot implementation. Presentation and discussion with Medical Directors, Operations Directors, Deputy General Directors, MIO in charge of patient centered care and the EAMA cell in order to discuss and to further define a model in order to scale-up the implementation within MSF OCP.

1. Second year- 6 months.

The objective is to start the scale-up of prevention, identification and management of abuse in MSF health structures with a defined methodology and identification of the means (different options are possible: integration in the cell or second MIO to support the scale-up etc…).

Some elements that will be integrated into the work:

Prevention of abuse

· Set-up meetings with staff to discuss questions regarding abuse or misbehaviour toward beneficiaries (that is, to identify the best way to address staff reluctance on this topic, understanding that this topic may be perceived by staff as questioning the quality of their work). To mitigate this, integrate in these meetings a part to discuss the inverse, that is “abuse of staff by patients/beneficiaries”.

· Identify the places/times at high risk for abuse of patients.

· Identify mechanisms to inform patients of their rights. Discuss the interest in developing a patient charter, and whether it should it be generalized to all structures…

Identification of abuse / Mechanisms for lodging complaints / alerts

· Establish a risk assessment tool allowing each field to assess the risk of abuse for beneficiaries according to the target population & the context (examples: discrimination linked to ethnics groups, young patients, female patients, and mental health patients etc…).

· Work on different systems to be sure that patients have access to relevant persons in MSF if there are victims of abuses.

· Systematize consultations at admission and discharge, which would aim to: inform the patient about his/her illness, the care to be continued after discharge, give a hospitalization report and set up an empathic setting in which the patient could communicate about abuse.

Managing abuse

· Clarify the support role of EAMA Cell to the field teams.

· Propose a specific management process for abuse of patients: via EAMA unit or an alternative (within Operations ? Medical Dept ? Mixed ?).

· Proposal for systematic reporting (to EAMA Cell or alternative process).

· Propose a systematic risk assessment for the security of the complainant (mitigate risk of retaliation in case of complaint).

· Clarify sanctions for national and international staff.

· Clarify the management and support (including legal, psychological/medical care etc.) of victims.

Requirements

Qualifications in a relevant field (psychology, social sciences, health, legal).

Experience in managing abuse of power in humanitarian settings.

Experience in an NGO/MSF of minimum 2 years.

Experience in Operational managerial/coordination in an NGO/ MSF is a must ( est un plus).

Ability to listen and empathise, and to communicate clearly .

Languages : English and French fluency required.

Status :

Fixed term contract – 18 months.

50% of the time in the field, 4 to 6 weeks per year in Paris. Rest of the time : location at the person’s choice.

Indicative salary for a person based in Paris : 3757 euros gros/month, level 9 (equivalent to medical referent).

The precise level of remuneration will depend of the location of the persons (salary scale of the MSF section in the country or IRFFG salary scale if no section).

Starting date : Asap

Kindly send your application (cover letter & resume) on :

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Payroll Analyst

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:36:10 +0000

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have up to date knowledge of UK PAYE and N.I.?

Do you have a good understanding of Excel & MS Mail?

We are looking for a Payroll Analyst at a pivotal time of transition and change for the organisation.

What you’ll be doing:

In this role, you will be one of the key members of the team to ensure that the Payroll system is kept up to date. Processing starters, leavers, changes to fixed data i.e. salaries; process P45’s and New Starter Forms for approximately 2000 employees. An up to date working knowledge of UK Tax and NI is required and the ability to provide manual Net Pay calculations on occasions.

You'll have:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to the values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do and our feminist principles.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

• Up to date knowledge of UK PAYE and N.I.
• Good understanding of Excel & MS Mail.
• Good communication skills
• Good planning and organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Able to demonstrate initiative and flexibility

Flexfam:

We believe that flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we are open to talking through working arrangements (in terms of hours and homeworking) that might work for you, including job share. This role will be based in the location as stated above.

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of our organisation.

Conditional offers made in selection stages may also be subject appropriate screening checks. Oxfam GB participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will take into account any live disciplinary sanctions a candidate may have when making the selection decision.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your CV and/or Cover Letter to our secure candidate portal.

Oxfam GB is a Disability Confident Employer. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method please contact our recruitment team (recruitmentteam@oxfam.org.uk). If you also want to discuss your application, please do contact us as well.

About Us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of an international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.

• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.

• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.

https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/payroll-analyst--0613/13795/description/

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Buyer - Retail

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:35:42 +0000

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

The Sourced by Oxfam team are looking for a Buyer for Oxfam’s ”Sourced by Oxfam” range of ethically sourced new products for our retail and online stores. This person will develop and source fun, quirky and useful products that both demonstrate Oxfam’s values and conform to the ethical and quality standards that differentiate Sourced by Oxfam in the marketplace.

A creative, individual with a demonstrable eye for product and the retail marketplace. Previous experience in a retail buying role is desirable but not essential. You should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective and supportive working relationships within a team and create strong and cooperative supplier relationships. You should be very self motivated with an ability to prioritise your own workload, to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Strong negotiating and influencing skills are essential. An interest in Fair and Ethical Trade is also important for this role.

This role will give you an opportunity to contribute toe key area of income At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career.

Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and to providing a flexible, supportive, working environment

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Sourced by Oxfam team of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of working arrangements that might work for you. This is a part time role for 3 days or 21 hours a week and working patterns can agreed to suit the candidate and the business.

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of our organisation.

Conditional offers made in selection stages may also be subject appropriate screening checks. Oxfam GB participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will take into account any live disciplinary sanctions a candidate may have when making the selection decision.

How to apply:

Please upload an up to date CV and a covering letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile

Kindly note that:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted- usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK in order to apply for the role.

Oxfam GB is a Disability Confident Employer. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method please contact our recruitment team (recruitmentteam@oxfam.org.uk). If you also want to discuss your application, please do contact us as well.

About Us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of an international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.

https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/buyer-0584/13625/description/

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Bid Manager

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:34:50 +0000

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have experience of developing cost / pricing models for tender or grant opportunities from institutional donors like FCDO, ADB etc?

Do you have familiarity with rules and regulations of public sector procurement?

Do you have successful track-record in leading a broad range of bids, showing knowledge and experience in leading best practice across both grants and tenders and across a range of donor agency clients and funding mechanism?

We are looking for a Bid Manager - Pricing at a pivotal time of transition and change for the organisation.

What you’ll be doing:

The Bid Manager- Pricing is a commercial specialist who works closely with staff at Oxfam Great Britain, country and regional colleagues to support the development of pricing models, cost proposals, detailed budgets, and budget notes for all commercial tenders and complex grants (multi-country programmes and fragile contexts) supported by the Bid Management team. This position will also manage pricing data for commercial tenders.

You'll have:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to the values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do and our feminist principles.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

• Experience of developing cost / pricing models for tender or grant opportunities from institutional donors like FCDO, ADB etc.
• Familiarity with rules and regulations of public sector procurement
• Deep knowledge of Excel; skills to create finance models and reports; pivot table, macros, Vlookup, data validation, formulas and logic statements (e.g. if/and/or/sumif functions).
• Proven financial, commercial and business negotiations skills
• Successful track-record in leading a broad range of bids, showing knowledge and experience in leading best practice across both grants and tenders and across a range of donor agency clients and funding mechanisms.
• Detail-oriented and analytical
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Proven ability to analyse and synthesise complex issues
• Excellent cross-cultural communications skills; ability to collaborate in a high-pressure environment with colleagues of different backgrounds in different time zones

Flexfam:

Flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well up to 3 days remotely based.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding:

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of our organisation.

Offers of employment within the open recruitment stages will be subject to one satisfactory internal reference from a current manager in line with current policy where the selected candidate is moving to a new Division and the role has significantly changed from their current post. Gaining an internal employment reference will not apply to those within ringfence selection or suitable alternative / redeployment situation which falls under Oxfam’s redundancy process.

Conditional offers made in selection stages may also be subject appropriate screening checks. Oxfam GB participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will take into account any live disciplinary sanctions a candidate may have when making the selection decision.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload a copy of your CV and/or cover letter.

Oxfam GB is a Disability Confident Employer. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method please contact our recruitment team (recruitmentteam@oxfam.org.uk). If you also want to discuss your application, please do contact us as well.

About Us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of an international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.

• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.

• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.

https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/bid-manager---pricing-0605/13719/descrip...

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Deputy Chief of Party

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:34:22 +0000

Overview

Position Location: Amman, Jordan

Background:

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, governance and post-crisis stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Position Summary:

Creative Associates seeks a Deputy Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated Task Order (TO) BRICC-EDU USAID Syria Education Project under the USAID's Building Resilient and Inclusive Communities in Conflict (BRICC) IDIQ contract. The TO aims to strengthen Syrian communities and foster stability by expanding access to education and vocational training and increase learning opportunities for out of school children and youth interested in returning to accredited or certified education opportunities that help them to transition to school or work. The DCOP is to be based in Amman, Jordan and acts as the Chief of Party (COP) in the absence of the COP. The DCOP will be responsible for the management of the technical activities and implementation of the project.

Reporting & Supervision:

The DCOP will report directly to the COP in Amman and will supervise project staff.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work under the leadership of the COP to support the technical teams in the implementation of the program go improve the quality of basic education, develop primary and secondary school opportunities, expand access to vocational education, create safe school environments, strengthen education governance, and support IDPs;
• Provide technical direction and guidance to the technical team members, working with the COP to craft technically sound approaches to the TO tasks;
• Support development of implementation strategies and work plans, coordinate the day-to-day management of technical staff and technical management of the program with the field offices;
• Facilitate knowledge management, communications, and information flow for program implementation;
• Supports timely report preparation, including quarterly and annual reports and ensures compliance in reporting to USAID and the home office;
• Maintains a working knowledge of work plan budgets and expenditures, and assists the technical teams to set up and implement appropriate systems for program implementation;
• Builds strong technical team management structure that enable teams to function productively and collegially with program partners and stakeholders; and
• Represents the project in meetings and events in the absence of the COP.**Qualifications**

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A Masters' degree or higher in relevant field such as education, social sciences, or development studies;

• At least 7 years of experience in education in conflict programs;

• At least 7 years of management experience on large, complex programs;

• Demonstrated experience in the education sector in Syria is preferred, with a focus education systems, strategic planning and implementation, education reform and national-level quality improvement;

• Knowledge of basic education system technical issues;

• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills;

• Remote management and grants oversight skills; and

• Oral and written fluency in English and Arabic.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience with USAID projects is desired.

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Chief of Party

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:33:57 +0000

Overview

Position Location: Amman, Jordan

Background:

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, governance and post-crisis stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Position Summary:

Creative Associates seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated Task Order (TO) BRICC-EDU USAID Syria Education Project under the USAID's Building Resilient and Inclusive Communities in Conflict (BRICC) IDIQ contract. The TO aims to strengthen Syrian communities and foster stability by expanding access to education and vocational training and increase learning opportunities for out of school children and youth interested in returning to accredited or certified education opportunities that help them to transition to school or work. The COP is to be based in Amman, Jordan and will be responsible for overall leadership and in-country management of the TO. The COP will be a creative and flexible leader and will need to be adept at remote management of the activity, taking into consideration the logistical requirements in Syria's dynamic environment. The COP is responsible for overall programmatic management and implementation, while also providing technical expertise to project activities. Moreover, the COP serves as the primary liaison with the donor to ensure program objectives are achieved in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Reporting & Supervision:

The COP will report directly to the Project Director at headquarters and will supervise project staff.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

• Have overall responsibility for technical and financial delivery of contract requirements;
• Supervise project activity implementation and ensure the activity meets stated goals and reporting requirements;
• Provide technical expertise on Syrian political and conflict context;
• Actively engage key stakeholders and other education partners including grantees, and other USAID-funded implementing partners;
• Serve as the primary liaison with USAID/Jordan on management and technical matters;
• Report directly to the designated USAID Contracting Officer Representative (COR); and
• Manage a diverse team to deliver impact within agreed timelines.**Qualifications**

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A Masters' degree in education or a directly relevant field from an accredited university;

• At least 15 years of experience in resilience building and/or education in conflict programs;

• At least 10 years of management experience on large, complex programs;

• Demonstrated experience in professional interaction with senior U.S. and foreign government officials;

• Demonstrated experience in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region;

• Demonstrated capacity to manage large USAID programs (including subcontracts, remote offices and satellite offices) in a multi-cultural environment;

• Ability to coordinate and communicate among implementing partners, the USG, other donors, and Syrian stakeholders;

• Remote management and grants oversight skills;

• Strong understanding of the Syrian context; and

• Oral and written fluency in English.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Doctorate or PhD in education or a directly relevant field from an accredited university;
• Experience in systems strengthening programming;
• Oral and written fluency in Arabic.

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