Location:
Apprenticeship: Concern Worldwide, 55 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2, Ireland
Deployment: Concern Worldwide, Plot no. 227, Area 3, Mtunthama Drive, P.O. Box 1747, Lilongwe
Closing date:
06/09/2016
Concern are looking for talented people with a relevant technical skillset who are committed to long-term service in the humanitarian / development sector who can demonstrate an outstanding ability to adapt to difficult circumstances, remain positive, motivated and productive.
In this placement the EU Aid Volunteer will support the development, implementation and documentation of a Graduation programme in Malawi which involves several innovative aspects, and to help embed the model in Concern's resilient livelihoods programme.
Successful EU Aid Volunteers will benefit from:
- Experience of Volunteering in a large international NGO through an apprenticeship based in Concern’s Head Office in Dublin
- Hands-on learning in a 12 month field placement in the Concern Malawi country programme
- Opportunity for continuous self–development with the help of a mentor, line manager & on-line tools
Description
Concern Worldwide has been working in Malawi since 2002, supporting the poorest and most marginalized to build resilient livelihoods and to lead healthy and productive lives. Since then Concern has been implementing programs on: resilient livelihoods; gender equality, Gender Based Violence and education; health and nutrition including community management of acute malnutrition. Concern is also implementing an emergency response to the drought as a result of the El Nino weather phenomenon which caused devastating crop failure in much of the country, leaving an estimated 5 – 8.4 million people in need of assistance. Concern is providing emergency assistance through a cash transfer response as well as early recovery support for livelihoods and strengthening resilience to the impact of shocks.
Concern is currently operational in four districts in Malawi; Nsanje, Mchinji, Nkhotakota and Lilongwe and is shortly due to commence a School-Related Gender Based Violence programme in Phalombe district and a livelihoods programme in Mangochi district. Overall the security context in Malawi remains stable and generally creates an enabling environment for effective programme implementation.
Tasks
Whilst on apprenticeship in Concern Headquarters Dublin
- To develop a strong understanding of Concern's approach to and experience of Graduation programming, based on our concept of extreme poverty.
- To support the Social Protection & Graduation Advisor in the development of guidance material for field offices, in the area of social protection and graduation.
- To support the production of relevant programme, advocacy and communication materials.
- Develop capacity and understanding of cash transfers and their role in programming.
- Develop a good understanding of the EU Aid Volunteer competency framework
- Develop a good understanding of Concern’s values and ways of working
- Design an EU Aid Volunteer communication project plan for implementation throughout the course of the apprenticeship and deployment period.
Whilst deployed in Malawi
- To develop a strong understanding of the field level context for graduation programming in Concern's areas of operation.
- To understand the design of Concern's Livelihoods & Resilience programming in Malawi and how graduation can be a part of this.
- To deliver awareness and training sessions to relevant staff and partners on what is meant by graduation & social protection, and current key trends in thinking about these approaches across Africa in particular.
- To help develop, test and implement tools for designing, implementing and monitoring our graduation approach in Malawi.
- To document our experiences with the introduction of a graduation model in Malawi.
- To help define an advocacy agenda for Concern, including by researching and documenting key issues related to graduation & social protection.
- To contribute to briefings, reports and presentations as required.
- To support monitoring and evaluation of the graduation programme and ensure consistent application of appropriate tools in the field.
- To support the production of relevant programme, advocacy and communication materials.
Key Performance Indicators
- Material for awareness and training sessions on graduation & social protection.
- Tools for designing, implementing and monitoring our graduation approach in Malawi.
- Reports documenting our experiences with the introduction of a graduation model in Malawi.
- Advocacy material for Concern Malawi.
- Briefings, reports and presentations as agreed with line manager.
- Demonstrate behaviours in line with the EU Aid Volunteer competency framework and Concern’s values.
Required competences
EU Aid Volunteers will be expected to progress against the EU Aid Volunteer Competency Framework throughout the course of their EU Aid Volunteer placement with Concern.
The EU Aid Volunteer transversal competencies are:
- Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships
- Volunteering mind-set
- Managing oneself in a pressured and changing environment
- Achieving Results
- Understanding the humanitarian context of the EU Aid Volunteers initiative and applying humanitarian principles
- Operating safely and securely at all times
- Managing projects in humanitarian contexts
- Communication and advocacy
Technical competences in line with the EUAV competency framework for this position:
- Social Protection and Safety Nets
Selection criteria
Essential:
- Masters level graduate in Development, Social Policy or related field
- A minimum of 2 years relevant experience in Social Protection, Humanitarian Response (including working with cash transfers) and / or Livelihoods & Resilience programming in a developing country or humanitarian setting.
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Spoken and written French to a minimum B2 level on the Common European Framework of References for Languages
Desirable:
- Proven ability to analyze complex information and proven track record in producing clear advocacy and communication materials
- Proven experience of designing and implementing an innovative communications project
- Capacity building and facilitation skills and experience in the delivery of training programmes.
Condition of service
Learning Opportunities:
An exciting and structured learning and development plan will be developed for each EU Aid Volunteer. This will include; self-assessment, structured learning and development plan reviews, on line learning, peer to peer support, a two week EU run workshop and networking and learning opportunities across consortium. EU Aid Volunteers will also have an assigned Mentor for the entirety of their volunteer placement with Concern. This is combined with line management in country from an experienced humanitarian professional.
Line Management and Mentoring
Line Manager in Malawi: Resilience and Livelihoods Coordinator – Concern Worldwide Malawi
Mentor: Social Protection and Safety Nets Advisor
Working and Living Conditions:
Job location:
- Concern Head office Dublin, Ireland
- Concern Malawi
Contract:
EU Aid Volunteer Agreement
EU Aid Volunteer Agreement
Volunteer Allowance:
In line with EU Aid Volunteer daily allowances:
In line with EU Aid Volunteer daily allowances:
- Whilst in Dublin €651.91 per month
- Whilst in Malawi €460.64 per month
Accommodation:
Accommodation in Dublin whilst on apprenticeship and when deployed in Malawi will be provided by Concern.
Accommodation in Dublin whilst on apprenticeship and when deployed in Malawi will be provided by Concern.
At the end of volunteer placement an allowance of €1200 will be provided as a resettlement allowance.
Travel:
A return flight will be provided to Malawi from the EU Aid Volunteers home country. In addition a return flight will be provided for use, at the earliest, 9 months into the volunteer placement.
A return flight will be provided to Malawi from the EU Aid Volunteers home country. In addition a return flight will be provided for use, at the earliest, 9 months into the volunteer placement.
The cost of pre-departure preparations; insurance, medical clearance and vaccinations will be provided.
HOW TO APPLY:
Selection process
Shortlisting and Interviews:
To apply for this position please go to http://www.concern.net/jobs.
Please note that only complete applications can be considered.
Full applications require the following completed documentation to be submitted through thehttp://www.concern.net/jobspage:
- Completed EUAV application form (below)
- Cover Letter
- Completed self- assessment questionnaire available at self-assessment_questionnaire_malawi.xlsx
- All applications should be submitted by midnight on 06/09/2016
Candidates who are selected in the initial shortlist will be required to undertake an on-line Sonru interview from 16/09/2016.
Interview Process:
Candidates who progress to the final interview stage will be required to be available for a video interview between 29/09/2016 - 06/10/2016.
EU Aid Volunteers Training Centre
Please note that the final stage of the recruitment process for this position will be a mandatory ten day training. The training will take place in either October or November 2016, in Pisa, Italy. Candidates who are shortlisted will need to be available to attend the mandatory training. In preparation for this the selected candidates will be required to undertake 30 hours of e learning prior to attending the face to face training. Costs for travel and accommodation to attend this stage in the recruitment process will be provided. The final selection will then take place after the successful completion of the online and face to face training.
Candidates are required to be able to start the apprenticeship for this position in November 2016.
Expected date decision on outcome:
08/11/2016
Timetable
Date of training:
EU run training will take place in either October or November 2016
Apprenticeship Placement:
3 month apprenticeship to start November 2016 based in Concern's head office in Dublin, Ireland
Pre-deployment preparation and induction:
This will include Concern organisation induction, structured probationary period, security training, pre-departure medical and vaccinations.
Deployment:
12 month deployment to Concern Worldwide Malawi expected from end February 2017
Post-deployment activities:
EU Aid Volunteers will be able to attend a resettlement course when finishing their placement with Concern. They will also be expected to present on their experience as an EU Aid Volunteer at an external event at the end of their placement.
