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Infrastructure Technical Expert



Deadline: 
Monday, May 30, 2016
Supervisor: 
Director of Infrastructure
Documents: 
PDF icon Vacancy Announcement Infrastructure Technical Expert Regional Economic Communities.pdf
The NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Infrastructure Technical Expert for the following duty stations:                      
  1. Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency (CTTFA), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  2. Arab Maghreb Union, Rabat, Morocco
  3. Economic Community of Central African States, (ECCAS), Libreville, Gabon
The recruitment of the Infrastructure Technical Expert has three (3) broad objectives:
  • To enhance project preparation and bankability, as well as financing of RECs PIDA PAP priority projects, agreed with NEPAD Agency as executing agency for the PAP.
  • To ensure regular data collection, and updating of the PIDA PAP project profiles/files domiciled in AID-VPIC portal located at NEPAD Agency.
  • To ensure regular monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the PIDA PAP projects in line with the PIDA M&E framework and templates.
Applications:
Applications for the Infrastructure Technical Expert should be submitted utilising “Arial” font 11.5.
To apply, candidates should submit the following:
  • A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking this vacant position and employment with NEPAD and the duty station.
  • Detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages, and indicating your nationality and gender.
  • Three (3) referees with knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone and email addresses.
  • Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.

  • must be received not later than Monday, 30 May 2016, and should be addressed to:
Head of Human Resources
NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency
P O Box 218; Midrand, 1685
Johannesburg
South Africa
Email: hr@nepad.org

Programme Officer: Gender


Deadline: 
Monday, May 30, 2016
Duty Station : 
NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Supervisor: 
Head, Regional Integration and Trade Division
Documents: 
PDF icon Vacancy Announcement Programme Officer Gender Advisor ENGLISH.pdf
The NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Programme Officer: Gender.
In recognition of the importance of gender equality, and inclusiveness in infrastructure development in Africa, that the Capacity Building Programme (PIDA CAP) for regional and continental infrastructure development in Africa (PIDA) - under the coordination of NEPAD as executing agency for the PIDA priority action plan (PIDA PAP), seeks the services of a Programme Officer: Gender – to advise the NEPAD Agency and the capacity building Project Coordinating Unit, of appropriate policies and strategies and actions/activities, required to mainstream gender, in PIDA’s implementation.
Under the supervision of the Head, Regional Integration and Trade Division ISBU or his or her delegate, the Programme Officer: Gender shall support the project implementation activities of the PIDA capacity building project.
Applications should be forwarded utilizing ‘’Arial’’ font 11.5: To apply, please submit the following:
  • A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking this vacant position and employment with NEPAD.
  • Detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages, and indicating your nationality and gender.
  • Three (3) referees with knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone and email addresses.
  • Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.
Applications must be received not later than Monday, 30 May 2016 and should be addressed to:
Head of Human Resources
NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency
P O Box 218; Midrand, 1685
Johannesburg
South Africa
Email: hr@nepad.org;  rebeccao@nepad.org 

Assistant Financial Controller : Malawi, Blantyre Office


Job Title: Assistant Financial Controller
Location: Malawi, Blantyre Office
Reporting to: GOAL Malawi Financial Controller
Liaison with: GOAL Malawi Team Members
State Date: June 2016
Contract Duration: 12 months
General Description of the Programme:
GOAL has been working in Malawi since 2002. The current GOAL programme focuses on four main sectors: HIV, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), livelihoods/food security and disaster management in Nsanje and Balaka districts. GOAL has established programme offices in Nsanje, Chiklwawa and Balaka; a liaison office in the capital Lilongwe, which also houses the Country Director; and its main office in Blantyre.
General Description of the Role:
The Assistant Financial Controller to support the Financial Controller in managing the donor finances, ensure proper budgetary preparation, control and monitoring, and improve existing work practices within Finance Department and with other country programme departments/units, with particular emphasis on the understanding and application of financial procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Liaise with programme and support staff to help ensure accurate expenditure forecasting and budget monitoring through the monthly production of Budget Management Tools (BMTs)
  • Ensure timely preparation of donor reporting for review by the Financial Controller and Country Director prior to submission to Dublin and ultimately the donors
  • Assist the wider team, including Programmes and Operations departments, in the preparation of donor budgets and annual rolling budgets
  • Review and update cost apportionment basis to donors and ensure supporting documentation is reasonable and appropriately filed
  • Assist with timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts for review by the Financial Controller
  • In the absence of the Financial Controller, day to day responsibility for managing Finance with the support of the Assistant Country Director for Systems and/or Country Director
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the Financial Controller or the Assistant Country Director for Systems and/or Country Director
Required Qualifications:
  • A qualified Accountant (Chartered, Certified or Management)
  • Two years post qualified experience
  • Experience with management of donor grants, for example OFDA, USAID, ECHO, DFID, EU, etc.
  • Work experience in busy, changing environment
  • Excellent written and spoken English, with excellent communication and training skills
  • Ability and willingness to work in a remote areas
  • Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Knowledge of SAGE or a similar package desirable
  • Ability to implement effective projects with limited supervision
  • Team player, flexible and capable of working with a multinational country team.
GOAL has a Standards of Integrity and a Child Protection Policy, which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. GOAL also has a confidentiality policy ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organisation without authority, except in the normal execution of duty. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to these policies any job offer made is also subject to police clearance. GOAL is an equal opportunities employer.
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. Any published closing dates are estimated. Due to the nature of GOAL’s work we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.

Senior Strategic Information Advisor


Global Health Fellows Program
Technical Advisor III: Senior Strategic Information Advisor
United States Agency for International Development/Malawi
Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
Assignment: Two year fellowship
GHFP-II-P5-207
The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with Global Health Corps, GlobeMed, Management Systems International and PYXERA Global. GHFP-II is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
GHFP-II’s goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID health programs by addressing the Agency’s immediate and emerging human capacity needs. The program seeks to accomplish this goal first through the recruitment, placement and support of diverse health professionals at the junior, mid and senior levels. These program participants include fellows, interns, corporate volunteers and Foreign Service National professionals. The program then provides substantial performance management and career development support to participants, including annual work planning assistance, and ensures that professional development opportunities are available.
Looking to the future, GHFP-II also seeks to establish a pool of highly-qualified global health professionals that will ensure the Agency’s ongoing technical leadership and effectiveness. This objective is supported by an extensive outreach program that brings global health opportunities and specialized career advice to a diverse range of interested individuals, with a particular focus on those underrepresented in the field of global health.
BACKGROUND:
The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) supports activities designed to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, treat those infected, and care for individuals, including orphans and vulnerable children, who are affected by the disease. The work of the PEPFAR-Malawi Country Team (PCT) is managed by the PEPFAR Coordination Office and is made up of staff from USAID, Peace Corps, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the US Departments of Defense (DOD) and State (DOS). These agencies are collaborating under a whole of government approach to partner with the Government of Malawi (GOM), the private sector and civil society to implement evidence-based and innovative HIV programs in prevention, care and treatment, and health systems strengthening. PEPFAR Malawi supports the GOM’s National Strategic Plan to control and accelerate progress towards attainment of the national 90-90-90 objectives by 2020. In order to move towards this goal, PEPFAR is focusing on reducing the risk of HIV infection through male circumcision; increasing HIV testing and linkages into care and treatment; training, mentoring and supportive supervision; strengthening of strategic information including prioritizing scaling-up electronic health information systems; increasing orphans’ and vulnerable children’s access to essential care, support and protection services; strengthening sustainable food and nutrition programs; and, increasing the availability and quality of TB diagnosis.
INTRODUCTION:
The Strategic Information Advisor (Senior Advisor) will provide high quality technical assistance to the US Government (USG) PEPFAR/Malawi Country Team, technical working groups, implementing partners, and GOM counterparts in the development and implementation of strategic information (SI) systems to ensure that the portfolio of program activities contributes to the national HIV/AIDS strategic goals and targets to achieve epidemic control. The Senior Advisor will monitor, steer and prioritize SI activities based on the Malawi team’s priorities and concerns. The Senior Advisor will generate accurate data analyses and reports to inform national policy, and to meet the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC) reporting requirements. The Senior Advisor will work as part of an interagency USG Country PEPFAR SI Team to translate Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and other SI (including expenditure analysis) into improved PEPFAR programming and delivery of services. S/he will serve as the principal field counterpart to the headquarters SI Advisor and will act as liaison between the PEPFAR Coordination Office and the OGAC SI Unit. The Senior Advisor will be a member of the interagency PEPFAR Coordination Office, and will be responsible for reporting on progress toward achieving PEPFAR targets, communicating SI to the broader team to inform PEPFAR programming, and will support both internal and external capacity for using SI in combating HIV/AIDS in Malawi. The Senior Advisor will receive technical direction and operational guidance from the PEPFAR/Malawi Coordinator.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Strategic Information Advisor will be responsible for:
1. Facilitating PEPFAR Planning/Reporting and SI Activities
  • Leading the Strategic Information Technical Working Group (SI TWG).
  • Ensuring that all USG agencies and partners involved in data collection, analysis and reporting have a common understanding of PEPFAR’s M&E requirements.
  • Serving as the primary lead and working closely with USG Country PEPFAR SI Team members to ensure systems are in place for partners receiving PEPFAR funding to plan and monitor programs for PEPFAR requirements.
  • Acting as the lead in organizing and coordinating M&E-related and other SI-related processes required for the development of the annual Malawi Country Operational Plan (COP), including development/coordination of target setting tools, and providing technical guidance and vision for the SI needs in Malawi.
  • Working with USG Country PEPFAR SI Team members to build implementing partner capacity and government partner capacity to respond to planning and reporting requirements; reviewing and assessing the targets set by partners; tracking the progress of results achieved by all partners against their targets; tracking overall progress in achieving PEPFAR goals, and, when needed, recommending adapting targets to be consistent with appropriated budgets, country constraints, and new opportunities.
  • Serving as the primary lead in the development and submission of the PEPFAR indicators for quarterly monitoring and reporting to OGAC; coordinating and liaising with implementing partners and agency SI counterparts to ensure timely and accurate reporting of quarterly monitoring and reporting data in DATIM and FACTS Info.
  • Providing SI technical assistance to the interagency PCT and technical workgroups, implementing partners, and GOM counterparts to ensure that the portfolio of program activities contributes to the national HIV/AIDS strategic goals and targets. This will include robust coordination with the MOH Department of HIV/AIDS (DHA)’s quarterly monitoring and data collection process.
  • Learning, understanding and training partners and USG staff in the use of the both the PEPFAR Records and Organization Management Information System (PROMIS) and Data for Accountability, Transparency, and Impact (DATIM) systems; liaising with the PROMIS and DATIM technical support teams in the US to provide technical oversight for reporting and evaluation of expenditures and results; facilitating dissemination of findings; ensuring reporting requirements are met; and identifying areas for further study to inform PEPFAR and national programming.
    • PROMIS is a web based system that allows for implementing partners to directly upload their financial and programmatic data.
    • DATIM is a web based system, powered by DHIS2, which allows implementing partners and USG country teams to collect targets and results data for PEPFAR indicators at all necessary levels of granularity, including at the facility and community levels.
  • Participating at the national M&E TWG and liaising with international partners to ensure effective exchange of SI; guiding USG technical support to national data systems and generating accurate data analyses and reports to inform national policy, as required.
  • Facilitating the work of the SI TWG with the in-country implementing partners to ensure PEPFAR requirements are met on a timely basis. Related activities include reviews of guidance documents, PEPFAR targets for the annual COP, quarterly progress reports, and TWG sessions to analyze progress against targets.
  • Coordinating responses to ad hoc SI requests from OGAC TWGs. Serving as the principal field counterpart to the Headquarters SI Advisor and lead development of country responses on SI queries from the Headquarters SI Advisor, Core Team and OGAC.
  • Assisting the PEPFAR Malawi Coordinator to identify and communicate SI issues, challenges, and policy questions to the GOM, Department of State and Country Team for response and plan of action. Providing advice to the Country Team and Executive Committee as needed.
  • Attends Country Team meetings in the absence of the PEPFAR Coordinator.
  • Ensuring PEPFAR and other relevant program data are consistently and correctly used for external communications such as Fact Sheets, press releases, etc.
  • Travel to project sites to support interagency site visits or meetings as required.
International and domestic travel approximately 15%.
TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (7%)
  • Keeping abreast of literature and latest developments in HIV/AIDS and SI programming.
  • Deepening knowledge of HIV/AIDS and SI programming.
  • Participating in interagency and intra-agency working groups as appropriate to the scope of work.
  • Participating in professional continuing education and skills training within the purview of GHFP-
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
  • Master’s degree or higher in public health or a related social science field.
  • Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in implementing public health or other social sector programs, with at least three (3) years’ experience in an international or resource challenged setting.
  • Knowledge of USG HIV/AIDS public health programs, strategies, methods, processes and techniques used to plan, develop, implement and evaluate results of HIV/AIDS programs is required.
  • Knowledge of the objectives and operations of the USG, or the program activities of other international donor organizations, is required.
  • Experience managing data, information, and evaluations on large-scale health or HIV/AIDS activities required.
  • In-depth knowledge of best practices in M&E and SI required.
  • Demonstrated competency in information management systems required.
  • Knowledge of or experience working with PEPFAR preferred.
  • Advanced knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodology, data quality assurance, analysis reporting and best practices in data dissemination and data use is required. Good knowledge of data management processes and tools, including web-based database systems highly desired.
  • Working knowledge of HIV/AIDS and general public health issues is essential and such knowledge within the Malawi context is desirable.
  • Working knowledge of local community-based and public sector health organizations.
  • Working knowledge of overall administrative requirements, budgeting and fiscal management in support of contracts/cooperative agreements/grants is preferred.
  • Detail oriented person; ability to work independently and organize tasks taking time constraints into account; excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team of professionals; consensus-building skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Chichewa is preferred.
  • Ability to travel internationally.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a medical clearance to live and work in Malawi required.
  • US citizenship or US permanent residency required.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs.
TO APPLY:
All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP-II’s online recruitment system athttps://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/, which allows you to store your CV, profile and bio data form in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All online applications must be submitted by June 23, 2016 by 5:00 pm Eastern time.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.

HOW TO APPLY:
TO APPLY:
All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP-II’s online recruitment system athttps://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/, which allows you to store your CV, profile and bio data form in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All online applications must be submitted by June 23, 2016 by 5:00 pm Eastern time.

Child Health Programme Manager


CONTEXT
Inter Aide has been operating in Malawi for more than twenty-five years and is currently implementing 9 programmes in rural zones in the following fields: Infant and child health, sanitation, access to drinking water and hygiene promotion, water supply system maintenance and agriculture and support for family farming.
Child health activities have been running since 1997 and today Inter Aide is active in Lilongwe district (two health centres catchment areas) and Phalombe district (also two health centre catchment areas).
The Child Health Programs in both districts are joint programs between Inter Aide and the Ministry of Health. Our goal is to reduce the number of children under five years old, including neonates, who get sick or die from preventable diseases.
This is achieved by:
  1. Increasing the number of parents implementing prevention behaviours (e.g. ITNs, latrines, hand washing, etc.);
  2. Increasing the number of children receiving early diagnosis and treatment for common diseases;
  3. Reducing the number of complications during pregnancy and birth (e.g. prematurity, infection etc.) through increasing antenatal care, safe delivery and family planning.
Inter Aide is currently looking for a full-time Programme Manager who will have full responsibility for the child health program in Phalombe district whilst playing a role of general coordination and strategic support for all child health activities of Inter Aide in the country. The Program Manager reports directly to the Area Managers who are based in France.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities in connection with the programme in Phalombe district
  • Develop and regularly adjust the program strategy and work plan
  • Ensure that all activities are implemented according to the plan, including regular supervision in the field
  • Capacity building of the team and more particularly of the Assistant program manager
  • HR and administrative management of about 20 people subordinates team
  • Liaise regularly with district level partners, including district health office and other NGOs
  • Ensure that the program has procedures in place to control the use of resources and funds. Conduct period audits to confirm this.
  • Prepare monthly budgets and funds requisitions
  • Review and approve field reports
Responsibilities in connection with the programme in Lilongwe district
  • Support the Lilongwe team to develop, review and update their program strategy, annual work plan and annual budget ensuring that program strategies and plans are based on the latest evidence and best practices
  • Provide technical advice and support, conduct monthly appraisals
  • Review and provide feedback on field reports and monthly budgets before submission to the Area Managers
For all child health programmes in Malawi
  • Develop strategic plans for Inter Aide Child Health Programs in Malawi including support in establishing program direction and objectives with the Area Manager
  • Supervise needs assessments of prospective catchment areas and conduct assessments of prospective new areas for Inter Aide Child Health activities in Malawi
  • Liaise with regional and national level partners, including government ministries, other NGOs and international organizations and look for local funding opportunities
  • Provide support for conducting monitoring & evaluation of all program activities, including the development and implementation of appropriate M&E methodology and support designing and implementing baseline / endline surveys, data management and developing reports
  • Support audit and internal control procedures for both programmes
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • University degree in medicine, public health or related area.
  • Relevant experience in project management, including managing subordinates.
  • First professional experience in a developing country.
  • Fluent English is mandatory.
  • Basic to intermediate skills in statistics, epidemiology and rigorous data analysis.
  • Ability to listen, to be diplomatic and to delegate.
  • Rigor, organisation, relationship building and negotiation skills;
  • Mobility, aptitude for field work (in remote areas), flexibility, and dynamism.
  • Resistance to social and cultural isolation
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
  • Voluntary fixed-term contract and then unlimited-duration contract (minimum 2-year commitment expected)
  • Equivalent of the French minimum wage (13 months) + field allowance
  • Pension Fund + medical insurance + 1 Flight Return trip per year
  • Possibility of departure for couples with voluntary involvement of the partner in the programmes

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your applications (resume and cover letter) under reference SANTE/MALAWI tointeraide@interaide.org.
Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Applications with resumes exceeding 2 pages will not be taken into consideration.

Field Manager, help2kids Malawi


help2kids is looking for a motivated Field Manager to manage our volunteer and aid projects in a rural village on the shores of Lake Malawi. Gain great experience working in a management position with a small Swiss NGO!
help2kids is a young, dynamic organization located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's largest city, and in Lifuwu village on Lake Malawi in Malawi. In Malawi, we improve access to and quality of children’s education and healthcare, by offering secondary school scholarships, partnering with two local primary schools, running a nursery school, and providing under-five nutritional monitoring, safe motherhood projects, and HIV/AIDS sensitization in partnership with our local health center. We promote sustainable development and socially responsible tourism by feeding the profits from our two guest houses in Tanzania and Malawi back into our projects.
Please visit www.help2kids.org and www.friendlygecko.com for more information about us.
Preferred starting date: 21 July 2016. Minimum Commitment: 1 year.
*We would prefer a married couple, or 2 close friends or family members *to fill the positions of field manager and guest house manager together. Please see the posting for the guest house manager position.**
Tasks
  • As Field Manager Malawi you would be responsible for managing development projects at our primary schools, nursery school and health center; planning, implementing and evaluating new projects to fit community need; working with donors and stakeholders; and overseeing the annual and program budgets
  • Managing a staff of 19 Malawians, and 3-15 international volunteers at a time
  • Financial management and budget responsibility, with weekly reporting to the head office and board of directors
  • Representing our organization and strengthening our connections with the local community
  • Writing funding proposals, project development from scratch, managing construction projects
  • Post Facebook updates and write bi-monthly blog for our help2kids Malawi website/blog (shared responsibility with the guesthouse manager)
  • Work closely with the volunteer coordinator to oversee volunteer applications and intake process, create volunteer schedules, and plan field trips
Benefits
  • A modest salary is provided, which is more than enough to cover costs of living in rural Malawi. There is potential for increase depending on performance and length of stay
  • Free accommodation in a small, secure house in the village with electricity and running water (shared with the guest house manager)
  • Use of the organization’s car
  • HTC Android phone and work computer provided
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should:
  • Have a bachelor’s degree in international development, education, public health or a related field; a Master’s degree would be a benefit
  • Be fluent in English (Additional languages - German, and/or familiarity with Bantu languages would be helpful)
  • Diversity awareness and cultural sensitivity - willing to live in a small, rural fishing village with approx. 4,000 residents, with constant awareness of how your actions are interpreted by and impact the local community
  • Previous international development experience required.
  • Previous leadership experience required.
  • Previous experience living in Africa required.
  • Commit to at least one year
  • Have a driver's license and be able to drive manual car
  • Have exceptional written and oral communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership and team building skills
  • Passion for children and youth
  • Flexible, problem solving, multitasking
  • Be proficient with Microsoft Office software
  • Work well under minimal supervision and be self-motivated
  • Work well with team of local staff, foreign staff and international volunteers
    Unfortunately, we cannot cover medical benefits or relocation costs

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please send an e-mail with your and your partner’s cover letters and CVs toinfo@help2kids.org. Please specify your earliest available start dates.

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