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FRANCE – Anti-abuse representative (M/F) – PARIS/CLICHY At International Solidarities

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FRANCE – Anti-abuse representative (M/F) – PARIS/CLICHY At International Solidarities

CDI contract

Location: Solidarités International Headquarters, Clichy; possibility of teleworking; field trips

WHAT DO WE DO

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, for more than 40 years, has provided relief to populations victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters by responding to vital needs, drinking, eating and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI implements through its interventions expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and promotion hygiene but also in the essential aspect of food security and means of existence. Present in around twenty countries, the SI teams – 2,000 people in total made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, a few volunteers, etc. – intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures.

Solidarités International carries strong values ​​of commitment and professionalism. The recruitment and monitoring of expatriates is therefore key to the permanence of these values ​​and more generally of a humanitarian close to the populations.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Anti-Abuse Representative is placed under the responsibility of the head of the Ethics and Internal Audit department and works in close collaboration with the various heads of divisions and services at headquarters on the management of reports related to abuse. abusive behavior.

The main mission of the Anti-Abuse Representative is to support the Head of the Ethics and Internal Audit department and General Management in the deployment and operationalization of a framework to combat abuse. He/She will be more particularly in charge of developing and improving standards, developing and supporting the implementation of prevention and detection logic and practices and finally the management of reports and responses. to abuse. He/She has a specific role of receiving and monitoring reports at headquarters level and in terms of administrative investigations – follow-up advice or possible direct involvement.

He/she may occasionally be required to travel to the field at the request of his/her supervisor (up to 20% of the time excluding holidays).

Through 3 essential pillars of the position which are prevention and dissemination, response and management of reports and management or advice on administrative investigations; he/she (non-exhaustive list):

  • Participates in the development of internal standards in the fight against abuse,
  • Contributes to the development of a culture of prevention and fight against abusive behavior internally, at headquarters and in the field, through adapted tools, the running of dedicated workshops and training, etc.
  • Ensures monitoring of good practices in prevention in the fight against Fraud, Corruption or any other form of abusive behavior, including SEAH cases.
  • Produces training tools and techniques to strengthen awareness, prevention and detection of alerts.
  • Develops and strengthens the internal reporting management framework.
  • Support in the definition and qualification of reports and allegations received at headquarters and in the field and provides analysis and advice on their management
  • Ensures the follow-up and proper management of reports and communicates any potential deviation in the handling of observed abuse to his or her supervisor
  • Ensures monitoring of corrective measures to be implemented following a specific report, and ensures the link with the tools available to internal audit ( risk matrices, monitoring of recommendations, etc.)
  • Actively participates in the working group on combating internal abuse

Specific issues and challenges:

  • Organization of work requiring the completion of substantive tasks while ensuring daily operational operations whose volume and priorities may vary.
  • Variable presence of equivalent positions in the field, requiring adaptation of the level of involvement and monitoring depending on the country.
  • Position well integrated into the organization (open in 2021) but for which the processes implemented are not all supervised. Implies a capacity to adapt and formalize the decisions and directions taken to strengthen the anchoring of the managed processes.
  • Significant turning point taken by the structure in recent years on the subjects of prevention and treatment of misconduct. Taking up a position is in addition to organizational development requiring an ability to support change while integrating recent organizational achievements.

YOUR PROFILE

Specific skills/experience required:

  • Confirmed humanitarian field experience(s) in “support” professions in coordination positions.
  • Experience(s) in managing professional whistleblowing mechanisms in the humanitarian sector.
  • Specific knowledge and sensitivity to the ethical standards of the humanitarian sector and the requirements of donors in this area.
  • Mastery of administrative investigation techniques and management of risky behavior (safeguarding)
  • Appetite for organizational risk management.
  • Perfect command of French and English, both spoken and written.
  • Mastery of the pack Office.
  • Ability to work in a team, pedagogical, conscientious and good practical sense.

One more :

  • Previous experience within Solidarités International or within the headquarters of a Humanitarian Organization
  • Knowledge of internal audit methodologies, risk analysis and risk mapping
  • Adaptability and resistance to stress.
  • Meaning from diplomacy
  • Basic knowledge of written and spoken Spanish / Some basic knowledge of Arabic

Language: Excellent command of French and English, written and oral.

IF WILL OFFER YOU THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS

  • Position based at the organization’s headquarters in Clichy (92), Clichy Town Hall metro station, with occasional trips to the field
  • CDI executive status
  • Gross monthly salary €3402 or €3544 depending on profile and experience,
  • Possibility of teleworking: 4 or 12 days of teleworking per month or 100% teleworking with 3 days of mandatory face-to-face work per month (TT package paid monthly). In accordance with the Teleworking Charter in force and the manager.
  • 25 days of leave and 12 days of RRT / year
  • Mutual insurance (80%), restaurant tickets (60%), transport tickets (50%) covered by the association; teleworking package (if 100% option)
  • Recovery days and medical coverage covered 100% during field trips.

HOW TO APPLY

Do you recognize yourself in this description?

If so, send us your CV and Cover Letter.

Applications containing CVs only will not be considered.

Solidarités International reserves the right to close a recruitment before the deadline of the advertisement. Thank you for your understanding.

And to learn more about Solidarités International: www.solidarites.org

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Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and combat any type of abuse – any act of sexual exploitation, abuse and/or harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or its collaborators and collaborators, harm to persons and/or property, fraud, corruption, undeclared conflict of interest, financing of activities violating human rights – which could be perpetrated within the framework of its interventions. SI has zero tolerance for any type of abuse, particularly acts of SEAH.

Solidarités International is a fair employer that fights all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any compensation for participating in a recruitment process.

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Country Director – Ethiopia At GOAL

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Country Director – Ethiopia At GOAL

About Us

GOAL has responded to the world’s major humanitarian crises since its founding in 1977, working with vulnerable communities in 15 countries across the globe with a dedicated team of 3,500 personnel. While GOAL continues to be an agile first-responder to humanitarian crises, it is also committed to working with vulnerable communities to help them survive crises and support them on the road to recovery.

Country Context

Since the early 1980s, GOAL has been working in Ethiopia, implementing a multi-sectoral, countrywide humanitarian and development programme. We now work in 55 districts across six regions in Ethiopia: Afar, Benishangul Gumuz, Gambella, Oromiya, Somali and SNNPP. Our programmes focus on alleviating poverty, addressing development challenges, and responding to sudden-onset and protracted humanitarian crises, such as drought, conflict, and displacement. GOAL targets the most vulnerable of communities and groups with specialised programming in key areas, including nutrition; water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH); livelihoods and food security; health, as well as protection interventions.

Job Purpose

GOAL is seeking a highly experienced and energetic individual to join our team as Country Director – Ethiopia. This is a critical role and requires an inspiring leader with a proven track record of successfully managing and growing a large country programme. You’ll be responsible for the strategic direction, development, and promotion of GOAL’s work in Ethiopia. The CD will drive organisational coherence and policy implementation with regular and effective communications within the country team and with GOAL Regional Office

The key areas of responsibility for a GOAL Country Director are:

Programmes

  • Ensuring all programme activities are planned, resourced, implemented, monitored and evaluated in a timely manner, ensuring that they are appropriate, necessary, cost effective, targeted, sustainable and in keeping with GOAL’s mission and philosophy.

Fundraising / donors

  • Securing adequate funds for GOAL Ethiopia programmes is shared between the Country Director and the Regional GOAL office (secure programme funding from donors in-country where possible)

Financial Accountability

  • Accountability for all financial matters in the field by review and approval of monthly management accounts.

Employees

  • Responsible for the health and welfare of all staff and are empowered to use all available resources to promote their development in line with GOAL policy.

Resource Management/Logistics

  • Working closely with the Systems Director on all aspects related to logistics, to ensure that all available and appropriate resources are accessible in their country of assignment.

Safety and Security

  • Be fully informed regarding the political and security environment within their country of assignment.


Representation/Visibility

  • To represent GOAL within their country of assignment this includes Media and visibility, ensuring there is appropriate liaison and negotiation with the relevant Government partners, regional and local authorities; donors; local agencies etc.

The Person

Proven experience at Country Director Level in the overseas humanitarian or development environment
Significant overseas management experience in humanitarian assistance and development programmes
Previous experience of leading and developing a large in-country team
Comfortable liaising with government officials and a variety of donors
Familiarity with NGO Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid code, and Sphere Minimum Standards
A willingness to regularly travel to programme sites.

GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling GOAL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee or volunteer; or any applicant for employment or volunteering on the basis of age, gender identity, ancestry, political opinion, civil status, medical condition, ethnic background, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Accountability within GOAL

A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability: 1) Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols; 2) Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area; 3) Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

Safeguarding

Children and vulnerable adults who encounter GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

General Terms and Conditions

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.

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Job Alert: Resident Program Director-Libya (Chief of Party)

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Job Alert: Resident Program Director-Libya (Chief of Party)

Job details

Description

About Us

The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness, and accountability in government.  Help support democracy worldwide by joining our team! 

About the Role

The National Democratic Institute of International Affairs (NDI) seeks a Resident Program Director to serve as Chief of Party on a forthcoming USAID-funded program. The project director would lead and manage a project to support Libya in advancing its democratic transition. The Resident Program Director will also represent NDI to the US and other governments, donor agencies, and local and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Close coordination with NDI’s Washington headquarters is expected, including regular contact with the Washington-based staff overseeing programs and activities. The Resident Program Director will be based in Libya and should be prepared to relocate. 

This position is contingent on donor funding and the selected candidate is subject to donor approval. 

Your Purpose and Impact:

  • Leads the design and implementation of programming. 
  • Participates in program monitoring, evaluation, and learning activity. Oversees the development and timely submission of program-related materials and formal donor reporting.
  • Establish and maintain working relationships with election officials, civil society groups, political parties, and government officials, other implementing partners, and local/international non-governmental organizations.
  • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with international democratic development organizations.
  • Oversees and monitors assigned program’s annual budget; provides a full, accurate and timely accounting of all funds.
  • Provides day-to-day management and oversight of relevant program staff in the field office; together with the DC-based regional leadership, ensures professional development of staff.
  • As designated by the Resident Country Director, represents NDI in external meetings and conferences with donors and other international democracy organizations. 
  • Coordinates NDI program activity with institutional partners.
  • Ensures adherence to NDI Washington, D.C. policies and procedures, as well as to funder/donor regulations, ensuring the integrity of all financial transactions.
  • Report on program activities and political developments that may affect program outcomes to the Washington, D.C.-based staff on a regular basis.
  • Ensure quality control and overall adherence to donor commitments, including necessary adjustments to meet changing political and social contexts, and donor requirements.
  • Oversee submission of program-related materials, including regular reports that describe activities, measure and evaluate program results, and lessons learned, as well as tell a broader story about impact. Ensure adherence to relevant and applicable policies and procedures, as well as funder/donor regulations, ensuring the integrity of all financial transactions.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for USAID, manage productive working relationships with civil society partners, relevant government bodies, and fellow implementers.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree, in a related subject.
  • Minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience in international development, with demonstrated designing and implementing evidence-based programming aimed at supporting elections.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to interact effectively with all levels of staff, U.S. and foreign government personnel, donor organizations, funders, and policymakers.
  • Program management, proposal writing and financial management experience required, including experience initiating and managing grants.
  • Experience in results-oriented program design, strategic planning, and program evaluation, including adaptive program management experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior political and civic leaders as well as members of the donor and diplomatic community.
  • Superior oral communication and written communication skills to present information and analysis on program and politics to a variety of primary and secondary interlocutors, including donors and international organizations. 
  • Exceptional political judgment and analytical skills to interpret complex issues and to think innovatively and introduce new concepts.
  • Professional experience in Middle East and North Africa region preferred.
  • Experience with USAID-funded democracy and governance programs preferred.
  • Knowledge of organizational development with civil society organizations.
  • Demonstrated track record of results-oriented program design, strategic planning, and program evaluation, including Collaborating, Learning, and Adaptation (CLA) practices.
  • English oral and written fluency required. 
  • Arabic oral and written fluency required.

Unaccompanied – A staff member on overseas assignment may NOT be accompanied by any dependents not working for NDI. This may change once final location is determined.

What We Offer:

We offer an environment committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as a core part of our culture. We strive to foster empowerment and belonging as these values are central to our mission and to our impact. We believe that diversity in thought helps us solve the complex problems we face around the globe. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits and allowance package based on the country of residency.

Additional Information:

NDI is an equal opportunity employer (EEO). As such, NDI makes employment decisions and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant’s or employee’s race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state and local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, NDI encourages individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans or veterans with service-connected disabilities, to apply. 

If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please notify NDI’s Human Resources department at Human_Resources_team@ndi.org. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Francophone Entomologist At US Agency for International Development

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Francophone Entomologist At US Agency for International Development

Overview

Job Location: Washington, DC     

Telework Eligible: Yes, at least 3 days per week in-person reporting at Washington, DC office.

Remote Eligible: No.

Summary Statement

Credence Management Solutions employs hard-working, passionate individuals who bring innovation, accountability, and a growth mindset to the many missions we support across the US Federal Government. Employee empowerment is part of the fabric of our corporate culture through which we emphasize opportunity, recognition, reward, and retention. At Credence, we follow the principles of servant leadership and believe that serving and supporting others is critical to both our individual and collective achievements. We have only one measure of success. Yours.

We are hiring for positions under the Global Health Training, Advisory, Support Contract (GHTASC) in support of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Global Health (GH). These roles deliver institutional support services in a wide range of technical areas at the junior, mid-, senior, and expert levels. 

We are a diverse, enthusiastic family of subject matter experts, business professionals, and practitioners who all share a common goal of providing excellent services to our government customers. If you want to work in a dynamic and fast-growing environment with highly motivated colleagues, then Credence is the right place for you!

Credence Management Solutions is seeking a Francophone Entomologist. See below for more information on this exciting opportunity and apply to join Credence today!

Position Summary

The Francophone Entomologist will primarily support USAID’s Bureau for Global Health as a Credence Institutional Support Contractor (ISC) under GHTASC. 

Specifically, the Entomologist will provide technical, and operational support for PMI activities related to vector control and entomology for the US President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), which is housed within the Bureau for Global Health. PMI is the US Government’s (USG) flagship global malaria initiative and is led by USAID and co-implemented with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Oversight of PMI is carried out under the leadership of the U.S. Global Malaria Coordinator. 

As described in End Malaria Faster: U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative Strategy 2021-2026, the goals of PMI are to reduce malaria mortality, reduce malaria morbidity, and accelerate progress toward national or subnational elimination in PMI partner countries. PMI’s strategic approach includes reaching the unreached, strengthening community health systems, keeping malaria services resilient, investing locally, and innovating and leading.  PMI supports the implementation of evidence-based interventions at-scale, including malaria diagnosis with microscopy and malaria diagnostic tests; malaria treatment with artemisinin-based combination therapy; vector control with insecticide-treated mosquito nets and indoor residual spraying; chemoprevention, such as intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy and seasonal malaria chemoprevention; surveillance; supply chain strengthening; and SBC. The Initiative is results-based, focused, and exhibits a high level of financial and programmatic accountability.

Salary Range

Full salary range for this position is $94,900 to $147,940 per year, with the starting salary determined based on candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, as well as budget availability.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below

The Francophone Entomologist will be a member of the Malaria Division within the Office of Infectious Disease. They will be assigned to the Vector Monitoring and Control Team (VMCT), which has primary responsibility for providing technical and programmatic expertise to PMI’s 30 partner countries. The Francophone Entomologist will provide entomological support to USAID at headquarters, missions and PMI country teams, technical counterparts, implementing partners, ministries of health, and USAID cooperating agencies. S/he will work with other technical experts within the VMCT at both USAID and CDC. Specific duties may include: 

Technical and Strategic Leadership

  • Provide technical and programmatic guidance to USAID missions, regional bureaus, and country teams in malaria vector control strategy and operations including entomological monitoring, insecticide-treated nets, indoor residual spray, larval source management, and newer tools, with support from VMCT members.
  • Advise VMCT members in technical analysis of PMI country entomologic data and reports (e.g., interpreting susceptibility and vector density analyses), communicate and use the analysis to drive provision and coordination of in-country technical assistance and support aimed at strengthening in-country entomologic monitoring capacity within National Malaria Programs and partners. 
  • Keep abreast of new developments and emerging issues in malaria and vector control that affect USAID’s technical priorities; work within assigned team to provide technical support and recommendations on relevant issues such as indoor residual spraying, insecticide treated bed nets, entomology, laboratory science, new tools and emerging technologies. 
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of issues around the regulation of insecticides for public health use, particularly insecticides covered under USG and international conventions.
  • Support engagement with pesticide industry staff on new vector control products and formulations of insecticides for public health use.
  • Participate in global vector control meetings and working groups (e.g., RBM Partnership to End Malaria Vector Control Working Group, RBM Alliance for Malaria Prevention, Innovative Vector Control Consortium, etc.).
  • Represent USAID in interagency and multilateral meetings and support collaboration with key external stakeholders to influence and align on global priorities, policies, and approaches.

Project/Program Management

  • Provide technical input and management support for one or more contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements related to vector control, including review of work plans, deliverables, and oversight of country-level activities.
  • Contribute to the design and development of new vector control awards .
  • Contribute to presentations, briefing memos, reports, and talking points for USAID and other USG officials on matters related to vector control and the broader PMI portfolio as needed.

Country Support

  • Provide strategic, technical and programmatic guidance and support to up to two PMI partner countries, including participating as an integral member of the PMI interagency country support team and contributing to the development of Malaria Operational Plans and partner work plans for these countries.

Education, Requirements and Qualifications

  • Master’s degree and 6 years, Bachelor’s and 10 year, Associate’s and 12 years, or high school and 14 years of relevant experience in entomology, vector control, public health, or a related field;
  • US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency with the ability to obtain and maintain a Facility Access clearance is required. For Permanent Residents, this means having resided in the US for at least 3 of the past 5 years;
  • Experience in the area of vector monitoring and control in low and middle income country settings and experience providing strategic, technical, and operational leadership in low and middle income countries;
  • Experience in entomologic data analysis and interpretation;
  • Knowledge of public health development programs and global malaria priorities is desirable;
  • Demonstrated project management and problem solving expertise;
  • Flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities and environment;
  • Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment in planning and carrying out tasks, in resolving problems and conflicts, and in taking steps necessary to meet deadlines;
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to communicate complex technical information to a wide range of audiences in English and French
  • Proficiency in Google and Microsoft suite of programs;
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.

Competencies/Performance Criterion

  • Innovation: Takes initiative to propose new ideas/approaches and demonstrates ability to find new and better ways to accomplish work
  • Client Service: Communicates with clients, handling any issues politely and efficiently; understands and is available to clients; maintains pleasant and professional image.
  • Accountability: Takes ownership of work responsibilities and holds high standards. Keeps commitments and takes appropriate actions to ensure obligations are met.  Pursues efficiency and effectiveness and adheres to organization policies and procedures.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Works in cooperation with others and communicates effectively with co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, clients, and other outside contacts.
  • Continual Learning: Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues professional development that is aligned with organizational role, contribution, and goals; proactively shares knowledge with others to foster learning across the organization.

Prior to submitting your application your resume must include relevant paid and non-paid experience showing dates held with month, year and hours worked per week for each position. Please ensure that all relevant experience and education is documented on your resume. There is no limitation to resume length; updates to resumes will not be accepted during the interview and selection process.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Credence Management Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and employment decisions are based only on job requirements, candidate qualifications, and our needs as a business.—not on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, belief, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, HIV status, family/marital/parental status, or any other status protected by the laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we work.

We promote, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive organizational culture and workforce. We are committed to providing all of our employees with an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all are treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate, and explicitly prohibit, discrimination or harassment of any kind, at any time, in all aspects of employment. This includes recruitment, hiring, promotions, disciplinary measures, terminations, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and training. Credence also does not tolerate retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS (ADA / ADAAA)

The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) and applicable state and local laws providing for nondiscrimination in employment against qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities. Credence ensures that our recruitment process is accessible to all individuals and provides clear and simple instructions for requesting an accommodation on every job posting. Please contact Careers@credence-llc.com if you require any assistance or accommodations to apply.

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Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Manager

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Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Manager

Background:
World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a leading Canadian international development organization that works with and through its southern partners to promote sustainable development. Founded in 1957 and currently working in more than 20 countries worldwide with an annual budget of approximately $45 million, WUSC fosters youth-centered solutions for improved education, economic, and empowerment opportunities to overcome inequality and exclusion. We believe youth have the potential to provide for their families, build strong communities, and create positive social change for future generations. Globally, WUSC has a network of higher education institutions, civil society organizations, private sector partners, professionals, students, volunteers, faculty, and community leaders that can be leveraged to support our work.

WUSC’s members are Canada’s most globally engaged post-secondary institutions. WUSC offers a dynamic international work environment with a diverse intercultural workforce. We offer employees exciting opportunities to apply their skills and gain experience all while making a difference for youth around the world. Employees at WUSC work hard to create lasting change in education, employment and empowerment.

Job Role
Under the supervision of the Country Director, Kenya, the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Manager will lead the MERL strategic response by offering leadership, and technical oversight across country level programming. The MERL manager will be responsible for designing the MERL system in alignment with the country level frameworks.

Management and Leadership

  • Strategic leadership on MERL across WUSC projects in Kenya
  • Provide technical assistance and leadership across project in East Africa if required
  • Establish and manage working relationships and strategic engagement with external evaluation and research consultants and other partners, including relevant government bodies, researchers, regulators and other MERL stakeholders.
  • Develop annual operating forecasts of MERL budgets, research, evaluation and learning agenda
  • Oversee the process of assessments and thematic papers, research, analysis, interpretation and reporting of various data across all projects in the region to ensure the highest standards of intellectual honesty, research ethics, and academic convention;
  • Lead in the development of the MERL frameworks and plans for programs, in line with the donor and WUSC’s requirements.
  • Take the lead in providing capacity building and overall support to partners and stakeholders to monitor and evaluate the programs.
  • Supervisory role over the MERL team

Evaluation, Research, Design and Publications

  • Lead the process of obtaining approvals for research and evaluations to ensure compliance with local requirement
  • Provide technical support to Evaluation teams/consultants in the process of conducting baseline/midline/endline surveys
  • Lead in periodic project or program internal evaluations as needed.
  • Take an active role in managing the communication research strategy of projects
  • Lead in the dissemination of project research findings to external audiences
  • Provide advisory roles in preparing annual and impact reports for the programs.

Learning

  • Lead in translation of data into actionable policy and communicating to stakeholders (internal and external)
  • Provide leadership to projects in the utilization of the research conducted in the design of new projects to influence policy in the region.
  • Take leadership in implementation of WUSC’s Knowledge Management and help develop strategies for reflection and dissemination of lessons learned.

Line Manager

  • Country Director, Kenya

Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in applied social science, statistics, international development, or another related field. Specific academic training in Monitoring, Evaluation and research is desirable.
  • Experience in leading evaluations and research projects

Experience & Competencies:

  • The ideal applicant will need to have a familiarity with the East African context, a strategic and analytical mindset, excellent listening and interpersonal skills, and ability to get things done.
  • At least 7 years of experience working in the design, implementation and evaluation of international development and other key donors in any of the following thematic areas: forced displacement, education, livelihoods, youth programming.
  • Experience in managing and and fostering teams of MERL staff members
  • A strong focus on qualitative and participatory data collection and analysis methods and tools
  • Quantitative background and experience with cutting-edge data collection and analysis methods would be an asset
  • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing qualitative analyses that reflect best practice.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to distill data and effectively topline messages for busy senior leaders.
  • Ability to create a MERL agenda that is closely linked with business development priorities.
  • Demonstrated experience in and commitment to working in teams across lines of business.
  • Experience infusing a gender responsive lens across MERL

Other requirements

  • The role will require regular travel (up to 30%) to field sites in the regions, as well as participate in international travel for conferences, workshops and meetings.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule

WUSC’s activities seek to balance inequities and create sustainable development around the globe; the work ethic of our staff, volunteers, representatives and partners shall correspond to the values and mission of the organization. WUSC promotes responsibility, respect, honesty, and professional excellence, and we will not tolerate harassment, coercion, sexual exploitation or abuse of any form. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check where appropriate.

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Job Alert: Finance Intern Nigeria Maiduguri

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Job Alert: Finance Intern Nigeria Maiduguri

JOB DESCRIPTION

These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka and Gwoza.


We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. 


If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate  Finance Intern to join our team in Maiduguri, Borno State. You will assist the finance department in the overall finance day to day support functions for the NRC Area North office.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Review supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy according to the payment and procurement checklist thresholds before electronically securing them.
  • Scan, name, and electronically file ALL supporting documents at the area level as instructed by your supervisor and according to the minimum standards provided for in the Securing of Supporting Documentation procedures.
  • Inform your supervisor immediately you notice missing documentation from the folders.
  • Support finance unit to prepare for audits by retrieving and re-archiving documentation.
  • Any other duty assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience will include:

  • Ability to demonstrate previous practical experience in particular with all Microsoft Office tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately, with acute attention to detail
  • Excellent organizational ability and able to prioritize.
  • Natural ability to build relationships in a professional environment.
  • High-level understanding of the importance of confidentiality, tact and diplomacy.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • BSC/HND in Accounting OR Finance /Student / Graduate
  • Graduating Student with minimum of CGPA 3.5
  • Knowledge of the context in Borno state.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Maintain high standard of ethics and integrity.
  • Communicating with respects.
  • Candidates from Borno State preferred.

What’s in it for you? 

Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: 

At NRC we think creatively. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative. 

Learn on the job: NRC’s collaborative working style favours the exchange of good practice and lessons learnt. At NRC, employees learn on the job and are encouraged to look for opportunities to develop new competencies. NRC managers prioritise the quality work and the competency development of their staff. This entails giving newcomers a good start, following up, training and mentoring employees to allow them to perform well in their current job, and offering learning and development programmes. 

Additional Information: 

 Duty Stations: Maiduguri, Borno State Nigeria 

Duration of contract: 6 months.

Grade Level:  Grade 2 in NRC’s grading structure. 

Reporting line: Finance Team Leader

Travel:  N/A

This position is open to Nigeria Nationals only. We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline. Female candidates are strongly advised to apply. 

ABOUT US

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. 

Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. 

NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability. 

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Geneva leads NRC’s representation with the IASC and UN agencies, and coordinates donor engagement with the UN and Swiss donors. NRC strives to assist and protect vulnerable and displaced people during crises, especially in situations of conflict. Established in 1946, NRC is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation working in around 31 countries with approximately 14’000 staff. NRC employs a rights based approach, challenging those with responsibility to uphold the rights of displaced people set out within national and International Laws. NRC endeavors to secure the acceptance of local stakeholders for activities and is committed to the principles of humanity, neutrality, independence and impartiality.

NRC seeks to engage with all relevant actors in order to promote full respect for the rights of displaced and vulnerable people; secure and maintain access to humanitarian operations and promote the achievement of durable solutions. NRC Geneva, with the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC), are NRC’s primary presence in Geneva.

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Job Alert: Senior Video Editor at TEDxMaitama Official

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Job Alert: Senior Video Editor at TEDxMaitama Official

A TED-licensed community shaping, supporting, and sharing revolutionary ideas of African descent.

  • Job Type: Full Time, Remote
  • Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
  • Location: Abia
  • Job Field: Media / Advertising / Branding 

Role Description:

  • We are seeking a skilled and passionate volunteer video editor to join our team.
  • As a video editor, you will play a crucial role in creating compelling visual content that communicates our mission and engages our audience.
  • You will work closely with our marketing or communications team to edit footage, craft narratives, and produce high-quality videos that effectively convey our message.

Responsibilities:

  • Edit raw footage into engaging videos that align with the organization’s branding and goals.
  • Collaborate with the marketing or communications team to understand project requirements and objectives.
  • Ensure that video content is visually appealing, coherent, and effectively communicates the intended message.
  • Incorporate graphics, effects, and other elements to enhance video quality and storytelling.
  • Review and revise edited videos based on feedback from team members.
  • Meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements:

  • Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools.
  • Strong understanding of video editing techniques, including pacing, storytelling, and visual composition.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Creative mindset with a passion for visual storytelling.
  • Prior experience in video editing or related fields is preferred but not required.

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Medical Doctor at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

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Medical Doctor at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid in more than 60 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters or exclusion from healthcare.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Doctor

Location:Maiduguri, Borno
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Contract: 208 working hours per month

Main Purpose

  • Provide outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, MSF protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients/beneficiary’s health conditions.

Job Description

  • Apply medical knowledge and skills to diagnose and prevention. Carry out outpatient and inpatient consultations, prescribing the necessary treatment respecting MSF protocols.
  • Keep the patient and/or his/her family informed about the illness and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow, checking they have understood.
  • Follow up the evolution of the hospitalized/IPD patients, through daily visits, consultations and examinations, prescribing the necessary treatment following MSF protocols, deciding whether they can be discharged or transferred to other departments – in collaboration with other doctors- and informing their family about the patient’s evolution.
  • Check and control the rational distribution of medicines and equipment under his/her responsibility and take care the quality, disinfection and sterilization of the medical material. Assure General compliance with standing hygiene standards.
  • Participate in the collection and analysis of epidemiological data, checking its validity and informing the line manager or project coordinator about any problem or complication of the patients’ illness, medical error and monitors the proper functioning of the department, equipment or material.
  • Ensure ongoing training of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to optimize the quality of care.
  • Knows and ensures all MSF medical protocols are followed and implemented, checking universal precautions are followed at all times and reducing bio-hazard risks and improving infection control. Ensures Professional confidentiality Is respected.
  • Manage the team under his/her direct responsibility according to MSF HR policies and procedures, supervising their performance, organizing and scheduling shifts and rotations, directly participating in emergencies and on calls if necessary.
  • Providing quality medical care to patients according to MSF guidelines and protocols, applying the protocols and guidelines in examination of patients, diagnosis, paraclinical examination, prescription of medications and follow-up of patients both in emergency department and inpatient (ICU, Orange, yellow and isolation)
  • Applying IPC protocols in all procedures in patient management in the Hospital
  • Active participation in the management of emergency cases in the ER and wards and discussion of difficult cases with the MD team/pediatrician or line manager when necessary.
  • At least 90% of compliance of drug matches with the established diagnosis.
  • Rationalize prescription of antibiotics to avoid and reducing the chances of unnecessary side effects and antibiotic resistance
  • Ensure investigation results are followed up in a timely manner.
  • Ensure the quality of care delivered to our patients improves with time in the service he/she is working in
  • Follows the referral procedure, adhering to MSF referral guidelines, and validating all referrals with the medical activity manager.
  • Participate in the morning medical meeting and ensure handover is done before leaving the service.
  • Participate in regular quality of care meetings for such improvement (e.g., MMR presentation/theoretical training every week)
  • Participate in the training of MDs on health-related issues.
  • Participate to the development of reforms in working strategies.
  • Ensure TCE is followed especially in terms of commitment to work, punctuality and other HR related policies that guide MDs responsibility in the working place.
  • Any other context-specific laboratory duties as may be assigned by direct-line supervisor from time to time.

Requirements
Education:

  • Medical Doctor Diploma Desirable Diploma in Tropical Medicine (For OCB OCBA Tropical Medicine Is essential)

Experience:

  • 2 years’ experience minimum as a Medical Doctor/General practitioner in clinical work (consultations, admissions, ward rounds, lab tests request and results interpretation). Desirable in tropical medicine, experience in pediatrics (Triage, Resuscitation, ICU, IPD, SAM, Infectious Diseases).

Languages:

  • Fluent English (oral and written English), Hausa, Kanuri are Essential

Knowledge:

  • Essential computer literacy (word, excel)

Competencies:

  • People Management
  • Commitment
  • Flexibility
  • Results
  • Teamwork

Contract:

  • 208 working hours per month

Application Closing Date
15th May 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:

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Note

  • Qualified Females are highly encouraged to apply.
  • Only successful applicants will be called for next steps and are obligated to disclose any information about family member(s) currently in the employment of MSF-France in any location.
  • No monetary transactions, neither demands of favours in kind, nor other types of favouritism will be tolerated in the MSF recruitment process.
  • MSF reserves the right to refuse hiring a candidate having benefitted from any such acts. All illicit demands may be pursued through the judicial system.
  • MSF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages any Nigerian citizen to apply irrespective of race, gender, religion, creed, political affiliation.

Healthcare: Pharmacist Assistant (Maternity Cover)

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Healthcare: Pharmacist Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pharmacist Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

  • Compliance with Best Storage Practices for medical products
  • Space organization of the Pharmacy
  • Physical integrity of the premises: secure openings, no water damage, no roof or wall cracks, no rodents, etc
  • Hygiene of the premises: regular cleaning of the floor and shelves, refrigerator maintenance, no sweet food or beverages, etc
  • Twice daily control of temperature and humidity on working days
  • Ensure that everything possible is done to combat the deterioration factors of medical products
  • Classification of products according to the rules recommended by ACF
  • Ensure that the special conditions for storage of some specific products (cold chain, products assimilated to narcotic drugs)
  • Update all of the essential management tools
  • Registration of all movements of stock on the Inventory Sheets, stock cards, and computer stock tracking tool (Stock Follow-Up Medices)
  • Conduct a monthly physical inventory according to the procedure of ACF and the Chronogram of the pharmacy activities defined
  • Record any medical item entry and exit in stock cards on a weekly basis
  • Do the weekly/monthly drugs inventory
  • Report discrepancies and general consumption issues to the pharmacy supervisor
  • Quarantine obsolete and damaged products and put them in a secure place;
  • Work with program team to amend drug and stock quotas on a weekly basis to prevent exceptional ordering
  • Responsible for inventory and replacement of all emergency boxes – following the schedule for these
  • Remove the expired stock items (physical and virtual) and list them
  • Prepare the order based on the validated Stock Request Orders (SROs)
  • Complete the transfer tools (Delivery Note, SFUMED, etc.)
  • Technically support the supervisors concerning management practices of medical storage so these conform to structures supported by ACF
  • Archiving all the management tools
  • Supplementing the monthly pharmacy report and to deliver it to these hierarchical and functional superiors
  • Participating in the reception of capital international orders: Quantitative reception (number of boxes, quantity of products etc.) and Qualitative reception (integrity of the delivered products, compliance with the conditions of conservation etc.).

 Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
  • Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in stock management
  • Experience in a pharmacy supply for hospital projects
  • Work experience in INGO setting will be an added advantage
  • Fluency in spoken and written English language. Hausa language is desirable
  • Strong work ethic: punctuality, responsibility, and flexibility
  • High level of motivation
  • Good capacity to work in a team
  • Good Computer Skill, MS Word, MS Excel
  • High level of Integrity and Transparency
  • Ability to organize and prioritize workload, attention to detail; using initiative when appropriate, and demonstrate good judgment
  • Possess strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills;
  • Effective multitasking skills with the ability to coordinate and handle pressure/stress well
  • Flexible, able to live and work in a stressful and insecure environment;
  • Commitment to and understanding of ACF aims, values, and principles.

Application Closing Date

14th May, 2024.

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Release Of Results Of Professional Exams In General/Post-Basic Nursing, May 2024 [UPDATED]

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Release Of Results Of Professional Exams In General/Post-Basic Nursing, May 2024 [UPDATED]

The first professional examinations you see below were written in November 2023.

Whereas the second below are the results of the professional exams written in November 2024.

The summary of the results is as follows:

Summary of the results indicated that twelve thousand, four hundred seventy-seven (12,477) candidates were successful representing 87% with the breakdown as follows:

Results Of General Nursing Programmes

  • The General Nursing Programme: It seems like this set did well in terms of successful candidates which is Nine thousand and six (9,006) candidates were successful in the exams representing 90% pass.
  • Post-Basic Nursing Programme: A total of one thousand, nine hundred and twenty one (1,921) candidates were successful in the examination representing 86% pass.
  • Refresher Programme: The Refresher Programme is Forty eight (48) candidates were successful representing 68% pass.
  • Foreign Trained Nurses: Two Hundred and Ninety (290) candidates that sat for the examination for Foreign Trained Nurses were successful representing 65% pass.
  • Public Health Nursing Programme: The Public Health Nursing Programme had successful candidates of (637) representing 89% pass.
  • Community Nursing Programme: Six hundred and sixty nine (669) candidates were successful representing 83% pass.
  • Dental Oral-Health Nursing Programme: Twenty-five (25) candidates were successful representing 78% pass.
  • Neonatal Nursing Programme: Thirty- five (35) candidates were successful representing 100% pass.
  • Nephrology Nursing Programme: Seventy-four (74) candidates were successful representing 81% pass.

How To Accessing the Results

  • The Council has directed the heads of the training institutions to check the results of their institutions online from Monday, 13th May 2024
  • Successful candidates are advised to visit the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria portal (https://portal.nmcn.giv.ng) to apply online for Registration and Licensing immediately.
  • Candidates are to note that online registration formalities including payment of the registration fee are to be completed within ninety (90) days. Also, note that late registration attracts a penalty of (16,250) only per applicant after ninety (90) days. Additionally, a penalty fee of (6,562.00) only will be charged per year in default of the first licensing.
  • The next Professional Examination in General /Post-Basic Nursing is scheduled to be held from Tuesday 5th- Friday 8th November 2024
  • The Council has directed the heads of the training institutions to send statistics using the Examination Application Checklist (EAC) for the November Professional Examination to exams@nmcn.gov.ng on or before 30th July. EAC received after this day will be outrightly rejected.
  • Please acknowledge the receipt of the results and contact the Registrar/CEO immediately for rectification of any error. Council will not entertain any complaint after 30 days of release of results.
  • All correspondence should be addressed to the Registrar/CEO of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Of Nigeria, Headquarters Office, Plot 713, Cadastral Zone, Life Camp, Abuja.
  • In conclusion, the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria continues to play a crucial role in promoting and maintaining excellence in nursing education in the country.

The Council hereby wishes the successful candidates congratulations and looks forward to seeing these successfully become the next generation of healthcare providers, delivering quality care to all Nigerians and beyond.

Click on the below link to read the secrets of those who passed the May 2024 Council Exams.

Testimonies And Secrets From The Nurses Who Passed 2024 Council Exams

Release Of Results Of Professional Exams In General/Post-Basic Nursing, November 2024

Click on the PDF below to check your November NMCN Results

These professional examinations were written in November 2024.

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