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Country: South Sudan
Organization: Oxfam GB
Closing date: 10 Jun 2022
Oxfam is an international non-governmental organisation with a mission of working with others to alleviate poverty, suffering and distress. Oxfam has been working in South Sudan since 1983. Our Programmatic Strategy concentrates on Saving lives, Resilient Livelihoods, Advancing Gender Justice and Good Governance and Active Citizenship through a full spectrum platform that includes humanitarian response, recovery and resilience, long term development and policy and advocacy. Oxfam currently operates via eleven area offices in ten states (Upper Nile, Unity, Jonglei, Lakes, Eastern Equatoria, Central Equatoria, Western Equatoria and Western Bahr-el Ghazal, and Northern Bahr el Ghazal. Position: Deputy Country Director-Business Support Location: Juba Grade & Level: B Zone 2 Global Contract Type: Fixed Term Number of post: TBC Key Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS: Represents Oxfam corporately and manages and influences significant and high-profile external relationships in specific operational business support fora. Moreover, the post-holder represents Oxfam in coordination meetings and with external stakeholders—particularly government authorities such as the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) and state authorities at field-level, when required—and Oxfam NNGOs partners Working closely with colleagues within the Country programme as well as with the EA-Node and the HECA Regional Platform, the post-holder will have strong cross-organizational relationships with various work groups including humanitarian and development team, advocacy & policy staff, technical units and business support units, besides being a member of the SMT As part of the country leadership and senior management team in the country, develop strong matrix links with other country programme teams, relevant HECA regional staff and relevant International Department staff in order to develop and deliver Oxfam in South Sudan Country Strategy Deputise for the Country Director as required in his/her absence or whenever necessary. STRATEGIC VISION: Develops long-term vision and strategic planning to achieve significant impact from major operational business support units by providing leadership, through setting and leading the delivery of specified programme units and/or team objectives. Plans and manages human and financial resources and processes related to specific programme units and/or area of expertise. Management tasks and problems are diverse and complex and involve a significant degree of risk (financial, security, brand). Produces, assimilates, analyses and uses information from varied and diverse sources to provide in-depth analysis in the specific business support units or policy area. Decision-making is strategic and operational with a high degree of judgement based on specific problem-solving experience, drawing on a range of external and internal factors. Leads the alignment of Oxfam’s operational business support units with Oxfam global policies and processes and ensures effective harmonisation, providing effective solutions to complex legal and context specific country issues. Assists the CD in the formulation, organisation and delivery of high-level business support processes, including legal, compliance and countrywide policy issues in line with Oxfam’s country and global policy and the country legal framework. Provides necessary support for the formulation of fundraising plans and follow up for the business support units and ensures proper reporting and accountability internally and external to multilateral and bi-lateral funders as per guidelines. PEOPLE MANAGEMENT Ensure a strong link and mainstreaming of activities between the assigned departments, maximising their performances and effective use of resources through coordination and strategic guidance. In close collaboration with the HR Team and heads of operational business support teams, identify staffing needs, support recruitment of staff and manage the performance and development of all direct reports, ensuring performance objectives are produced and worked to, including identification and effective delivery of training and development needs. Ensure all Oxfam staff and programmes are familiar with and abide by the Oxfam’s Code of Conduct, Oxfam International standards and procedures and other regulatory codes and best practices for operational business support functions. Travel frequently to work with the field teams. PROGRAMME SUPPORT Work closely with the DCD – Programme to ensure effective support services and integration of business support in programme implementation with focus on the One Programme Approach Develop and/or implement cost effectiveness frameworks (e.g. HR policies and procedures; systems and tools that promote internal and external accountability in Logistics) that will promote maximisation of impact from limited programme resources while creating innovative approaches to operations management to achieve organisational effectiveness Propose organisational ways of working including working through partnerships with NNGOs. SPECIFIC SUPPORT TO OPERATIONAL BUSINESS UNITS Finance & Systems To provide direction to the Finance Manager on financial management, policies, and procedures, ensuring that the programme is informed of all developments in financial policies. Ensure the programme is complying with financial standards set by Oxfam and donors. Where necessary establish clear systems and procedures to ensure robust and donor compliant financial management with clear accountability To liaise with the funding team to ensure that all donor reporting requirements are met, including proposals, budgets and donor reporting liaising as required by donors. To provide direct support to the Finance manager and Programme leadership team across the country program on all matters of finance specifically budget preparation, monitoring, control and reporting with a view to ensuring good financial standards are met. Provide oversight on production of monthly financial management information for the country Management Team and ensures that the finance team provides necessary financial reports for field programme managers to monitor and review their project activities. Supervise the programme Admin/Finance/HR/Logistics teams in maintaining the programme inventory and fixed assets, ensuring that all Oxfam assets are properly safeguarded and tracked. To assume a strategic overview of financial management systems across the programme, taking note of changing external and internal environment in financial and economic conditions. To advise on the application of Oxfam Financial policy and procedures and to ensure that coherent finance systems are established for varying programme modalities. To design and influence adoption by the finance team of tools for management information and reporting purposes. Advise Finance team on quality output and development of mechanisms to ensure adequate checks and management level verifications. Advice, train and enforce compliance to mandatory procedures Information Systems (IS) Provide support and guidance on organisation of IS resources to ensure an appropriate use and compliance to Oxfam policies, with regards particularly to GDPR, data protection and information management. Provide oversight management to ensure quality IS services to Oxfam in South Sudan operations country wide in a cost-efficient manner, with focus on laptop management. Provide leadership and support to IS related policy development, business cases, documentation, reporting and audit issues as necessary. Human Resources Provide support and guidance on appropriate use and compliance with Oxfam GB HR policies, so to ensure minimum standards in recruitment, induction, performance management, staff development, compensation and benefits, succession plans and staff health & safety for Oxfam in South Sudan country programme Provide leadership in human resource policy update and adaptation for Oxfam in South Sudan Country Programme to ensure that they are effective and meet programme needs. Provide detailed advice and problem resolution (including direct 1:1 manager case work support) on complex and sensitive policy interpretation and procedural issues to managers and employees and HR colleagues Develop and lead on the Country recruitment and resourcing strategy and influence senior management thinking and behaviours on this, ensuring that people management is central to this. Proactively support Senior Managers (and HR Officers in areas of responsibility) on recruitment and resourcing based on efficient networking, adapted to use of the latest corporate HR recruitment tools and techniques. Develop and maintain an in-country database with potential candidates for Oxfam in South Sudan, based on pro-active outreach amongst Oxfam staff registers globally and regionally as well as external and intra-agency networking and contacts. Supervise the administration process related to the recruitment and resourcing process to ensure it is compliant with agreed performance levels and legal requirements, across all the following range of HR processes, with focus on: Attracting, retaining and developing the people needed to enable delivery of the Country Strategy Talent management Induction and Exit Workforce planning – manage organograms and advises CD on future staffing needs in coordination with the HR Manager Job evaluation, Pay and Reward (including the negotiation of starting salaries); Compensation, Pension and Benefits Contract Coordinate the in-country succession planning and employee engagement strategies. Regularly produce HR management information for CD and Senior Managers. Provide leadership and support to HR and admin related policy development, business cases, documentation, reporting and audit issues as necessary. Administration & Legal and Regulatory Compliance Provide leadership and representation on legal and regulatory issues and ensure effective follow up of a wide range of internal (e.g. Tax Exemption Certificate) and external (e.g. Control Self-Assessment) compliance issues. Supervise the efficient management of office and accommodation space across the country programme. Logistics Provide support and guidance on organisational logistics resources to ensure an appropriate and strategic use, management and compliance with Oxfam policies. Provide oversight management to ensure quality logistics services to Oxfam in South Sudan operations country wide in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Follow-up on logistics process and operations ensuring effectiveness and development as needed of systems in place and compliance with minimum standards and policies. Provide leadership and support to logistics related policy development, business cases, documentation, reporting and audit issues as necessary. Counter-fraud Provide support and guidance on counter-fraud resources to ensure an appropriate and strategic use, management and compliance with Oxfam policies, with focus on: Internalization of Oxfam Code of Conduct Implementation of mandatory procedures to govern corruption (such as: Fraud and Theft Response Plan; Fraud Investigation Toolkit and Anti- fraud and Theft Policy) Ensure the existence of the in-country Counter-fraud Champions Network Supervise country-led investigations—through a pool of trained investigators or assist the HECA Region Counter-fraud Specialist, when an investigation is handled externally Induct new hires and NNGO partners on counter-fraud, while continuously conducting refresher trainings to staff to minimise staff’s rationalisation, motivation and opportunity to commit fraud. INTERNAL COORDINATION, CAPACITY BUILDING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT Provide technical support to Oxfam in South Sudan team members within areas of specialisation as required, including delivering /organising in house training as appropriate. Facilitate gap analysis and work with SMT to develop and lead on the overall development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of realistic and sustainable capacity building plans for the Administration, HR, Logistics and IT team at country and field levels. Motivate the business support team to work interactively with the programme team and to come up with innovative solutions and systems that allows the programme to serve its overall goal. Ensure the experience and expertise of different team members is used in the strategic development and implementation of Oxfam in South Sudan Country Operating Model (COM) using their respective experiences and skills effectively in further developing the operational support function for Oxfam in South Sudan Programme Ensure that the effectiveness, impact and direction of the operational business functions is regularly monitored, reviewed, evaluated and can be learned from, and report any findings regularly to the Country Director, Africa EA Node, Regional Centre, donors and others as appropriate. SKILLS AND COMPETENCE: Essential Masters / Post-graduate academic qualification on either of Business Administration, Finance Human Resources, Logistics or related discipline with a strong finance background, preferably in relief/development work with management and supervisory responsibilities in program operations at senior management level; South Sudan or fragile context experience considered an advantage Relevant experience of 7 – 10 years for Masters or Post-graduate holders or 10 + years for Bachelor holders, preferably in an international NGO out of which at least 5 years should be supervisory/managerial experience Experience of leading the implementation of operational improvements and the persistence to achieve change in a challenging environment Good understanding of information systems and information technology with a sound knowledge of their development and capabilities Leadership qualities and people management expertise to provide direction and effective support to a multidisciplinary and multicultural team Strong commitment to Oxfam’s purpose, a broad understanding of the work culture in the “development” sector and its impact on key areas of responsibility and a commitment to humanitarian principles and action Effective verbal and written communication skills in English, including high-level interpersonal and representational capabilities Ability to operate and think strategically, coupled with proven analytical skills and the use of these to problem solve and make firm decisions Understanding of gender and diversity considerations within key areas of responsibility and commitment to address inequalities in the workplace and the programme Committed to rights-based approach including an active commitment to putting women’s rights at the heart of all we do as well as the rights of other marginalized people in all aspects of an organization How to applyNB: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted. Deadline for submission of applications is 10 June 2022.Interested Applicants should send soft copies of their CVs and Cover letters to Hrsouthsudan@oxfam.org.uk**.** Oxfam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those that are suitable to work within our values are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks. |
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Programme Analyst – SRH-Bentiu, South Sudan
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Country: South Sudan
Organization: United Nations Population Fund
Closing date: 9 Jun 2022
****Job title:Programme Analyst – SRH ****Level:NOB ****Position Number:00174734 ****Location:Bentiu, South Sudan ****Full/Part time:Full Fixed term/Temporary: Fixed Rotational/Non Rotational: Non Rotational ****Duration:One Year The Position: The Programme Analyst post is located in the Bentiu, Unity State, Republic of South Sudan. S/he will spend more than 50% of the time off the UNFPA premises, working with different implementing partners and conducting field visit to monitor and advocate for Sexual and Reproductive Rights both for normal Programme and humanitarian response. The Sexual and Reproductive Health Programme Analyst will report directly to the Field Coordinator Bentiu Field Hub****.**** How you can make a difference: UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction. UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results. Job Purpose: South Sudan continues to be faced with persistent humanitarian crises. Currently, an estimated 8.3 million people require humanitarian assistance, up from 7.5 million in 2020. About 1.62 million are internally displaced, 123,000 people are in displacement camps formerly Protection of Civilian sites and 2.2 million South Sudanese Refugees in neighbouring countries. It is estimated that 5.8 million people are acutely food insecure, with 483,000 and 1.4 million women and children, respectively, malnourished. The humanitarian situation is worsened by high levels of food insecurity, sub-national violence that disrupt humanitarian services and impact people’s access to livelihoods and basic services, flooding in most parts of the country, and COVID-19 has continued to pose a challenge in South Sudan. The presence of UNFPA in the State is crucial in terms of providing coordination leadership for SRH and GBV to the myriad of humanitarian actors present in the State; mobilising resources and partners to respond to the massive SRH and GBV needs, as well as working with the local government to support rebuilding the local health system, which is weak. You would be responsible for: **•**Providing leadership support at the state and county levels in terms of SRH coordination; attend and actively participate in the coordination of all SRH stakeholders at the field level as needed through an effective coordination mechanism and Working Groups • Carrying out routine needs assessments and gaps and make proposals to improve SRH service delivery and expansion to the target groups in greater Unity. • Contributing to enhancing local capacity to develop and maintain reproductive health services and commodity systems. These tasks will involve design and facilitation of formal training and conducting informal, on-the-job training; • In liaison with the Field Coordinator, raising awareness among implementing partners as well as community leaders for improved SRH service delivery including safe motherhood including post abortion care, family planning, sexually transmitted infections/ HIV, sexual and gender-based violence. • Closely interacting with the GBV partners and facilitating the medical aspects of assistance to potential and actual survivors. • Assisting in the dissemination of national guidelines, protocols and IEC material for improved RH and family planning service delivery. • Providing technical support to the State MOH and humanitarian implementing partners in forecasting/ quantification, requisitioning, storage/ warehousing, distribution, logistics management information management (LMIS), M&E, and coordination. • Supporting and building the capacity of the State MOH and implementing partners in the collection, reporting, analysis and use of SRH and logistics data for decision-making and for M&E. • Regularly undertaking monitoring missions/ supportive supervision to medical warehouses to assess RH commodities stock status and storage conditions, and prepare substantive reports of the missions and follow up on administrative actions. Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership. Qualifications and Experience Education: • Advanced university degree in, public health, medical sciences, reproductive health or another related field social science discipline is required. Knowledge and Experience:
Languages: Fluency in English; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably Arabic is desirable****.**** Required Competencies Values: Exemplifying integrity, Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, Embracing cultural diversity, Embracing change Functional Competencies: Conceptual innovation in the provision of technical expertise Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise Core Competencies: Achieving results, Being accountable, Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen, Thinking analytically and strategically, Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships, Communicating for impact Compensation and Benefits This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus cost of living adjustment, rental subsidy, education grant, home leave, health insurance and other benefits as applicable****.**** Disclaimer UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment. How to applyUNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy. Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA at https://erecruit.partneragencies.org |
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Education Teacher Trainer/Data Clerk
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Country: South Sudan
Organization: Save the Children
Closing date: 1 Jun 2022
Teacher Trainer/Data clerk National Contract (1 Post Maban) The Teacher Trainer will be working closely with the Head-teacher of the school, County Education Department officials and other stakeholders as the link between SCI and the volunteer female teaching facilitators undergoing different school leadership and primary and ECCD teacher training related activities. He/She will be responsible for the delivery of quality professional teacher training related trainings which meet the South Sudan National Professional Standards, incorporating literacy and SEL skills, Teachers in Crisis Context (TiCC), Teacher Code of Conduct (TCoC), School Code of Conduct (SCoC) and other Education in Emergencies (EiE) related trainings. He/she will ensure that activities follow up, joint lesson observations and support MEAL department in conducting baseline and end line assessments for female teaching facilitators and conduct continuous assessment on weekly basis and reported on competencies achieved. Where applicable depending on the time limit, The TT will support the PO in following up and ensuring that the time table is in place and is being adhered to, that the teacher pupil ratio is meeting the minimum requirements. As designated by the Education Coordinator, he/she will sit in the examinations taskforce for the Maban Unified Examinations and ensure all examinations are set, marking guides and examination scripts are marked and assessment results are compiled and shared in line with examinations schedules. The teacher trainer will be responsible for supporting and mentoring the volunteer teachers and school administrators and give professional guidance on lesson preparation. He/she will timely develop individual work plans and write and timely submit quality reports at different reporting intervals. He/she Manage Education data management thus Create education data base for schools supported by the project, Collect education data in schools and enter in to data base, Analysis school enrolment and attendance of children, Keep records of school property supplied by the organization, Keep record of teachers and school governances (PTA/SMC) and Recording training data on excel sheet and update on weekly basis. The teacher trainer will work closely with the Education Coordinator in establishing the teachers learning cycles, manage education data and support him to ensure all teaching and learning materials are available in the school or community reading centres(CRC) and that the school is meeting the minimum education quality benchmarks. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Essential
Desirable
Contract Duration: 05 Months Location: South Sudan, Maban Field Office. The Organisation We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. Application Information: Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://southsudan.savethechildren.net/careers We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy. How to applyPlease follow this link to apply: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YS50YW1iYS4wMTUyNy4xMjE4NUBzYXZldGhlY2hpbGRyZW5hby5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20 |
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SOUTH SUDAN – LOGISTICS COORDINATOR (H/F) – JUBA
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Country: South Sudan
Organization: Solidarités International
Closing date: 1 Aug 2022
Desired start date: 01/08/2022 Duration of the mission: 6 months Location: Juba, South Sudan + regular visit to the field bases ABOUT THE MISSION SI has been operating in South Sudan since 2006, and developed activities in emergency and post emergency context, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Today, SI is based in Upper Nile county and Western Bahr El Ghazal county. Activities take place in several hard-to-reach area, and focus mostly on:
In addition to these established bases, SI deploys an emergency team across the country to face emergency needs of population related to displacement, conflict or natural hazard (flooding…). In 2022, the mission’s estimated budget is of USD 2,5+ million, and there are approx. 50 employees. To learn more about the South Sudan mission, please click here. ABOUT THE JOB Role The logistics coordinator steers a mission’s logistical activities in order to ensure that SI in-country programs run smoothly. As such:
Main responsibilities
Management and collaboration Direct manager: Country Director. Direct reports: Deputy Logistics Coordinator + Juba supply unit team + coordination technicians. Functional/operational management: Base Log Managers. + Strong / daily coordination with other departments. Main objectives
Specific stakes and challenges Volatile security context (ex: presence of multiple armed actors in the different parts of the country; criminality) Priorities for the 2/3 first months
YOUR PROFILE EDUCATION A university degree in a related field is recommended. EXPERIENCE
Experience with SI is an asset. Experience as logistic coordinator is an asset Experience in remote management is an asset. Previous experience in South Sudan is an asset. TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
TECHNICAL SKILLS
+ Arabic is an asset. SI WILL OFFER YOU A salaried position According to experience, starting from EUR 2 640 gross per month (base salary EUR 2400 + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) + a monthly Per Diem of USD 700. SI covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment. The Log Coordinator will live in a shared guesthouse with other international colleagues. Breaks During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every 3 months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7 working days break at 3, 6 and 9 months (with a USD 850 allowance allocated by SI). In addition to these, SI adds 1 additional rest day per month of work, i.e. 12 additional days off for a one-year contract. Insurance package Expatriates benefit from an insurance package, which covers all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system, including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded. Living conditions
NB: During field visits, living conditions are much more basic. To apply, you need to be OK to work in a fast paced, volatile, complex political and security environment. COVID19 Please note that the COVID 19 pandemic can impact the movements (flights and visa issuance). Safety and security rules are regularly reviewed and adapted to the situation, to minimize the exposure to the COVID 19, in constant monitoring and adaptation to the context evolution. This include social distancing, teleworking and strict hygienic rules, such as regular handwashing etc. Please note that SI strongly recommends its staff to get the vaccination against COVID 19, using WHO-approved vaccines. How to applyPlease send us your CV and cover letter in English through the following link : https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/syndicated/private/syd_apply.cfm?id=PULFK026203F3VBQB6G8N8NX4&nPostingTargetID=72238 If you have already been technically validated by SI on the position, please mention it. NB: the vacancy may close before the deadline. To learn more about SI, please visit our website. |
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USPSC Senior Humanitarian Advisor
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Country: South Sudan
Organization: US Agency for International Development
Closing date: 6 Jun 2022
SOLICITATION NUMBER: 720BHA22R00018 ISSUANCE DATE: May 10, 2022 CLOSING DATE AND TIME: June 6, 2022, 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (USPSC) Dear Prospective Offerors: The United States Government (USG), represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Africa (OA) is seeking offers from qualified U.S. citizens to provide personal service as a Senior Humanitarian Advisor (SHA) under a United States Personal Services Contract (USPSC), as described in the solicitation. Submittals must be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Offerors interested in applying for this position MUST submit the following materials: 1. Complete resume. In order to fully evaluate your offer, your resume must include: (a) Paid and non-paid experience, job title, location(s), dates held (month/year), and hours worked per week for each position. Any experience that does not include dates (month/year), locations, and hours per week will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements. (b) Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work. (c) Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards or accomplishments. Failure to identify an academic discipline will result in disqualification. (d) U.S. Citizenship (e) Optional: How did you hear about this opportunity? (SAM.gov, BHA Jobs, Career Fair, etc.). Your resume must contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the experience requirements as stated in this solicitation. This information must be clearly identified in your resume. Failure to provide information sufficient to determine your qualifications for the position will result in loss of full consideration. 2. USPSC Offeror form AID 309-2. Offerors are required to complete sections A through I. This form must be physically signed. Electronic signatures will not be accepted. AID 309-2 is available at http://www.usaid.gov/forms. NOTE REGARDING ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS The contractor will be required to show proof that the contractor is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before the first date of onboarding, or submit an approved reasonable accommodation to the CO. If the contractor does not meet this requirement the contract may be terminated. NOTE REGARDING UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (UEI) NUMBER AND THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT All USPSCs with a place of performance in the United States are required to have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to receiving an offer. You will be disqualified if you either fail to comply with this requirement or if your name appears on the excluded parties list. The selectee will be provided with guidance regarding this registration. NOTE: As of March 28, 2018, all new SAM.gov entity registrations will now require a signed notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity administrator for the entity associated with the DUNS number. Additional information on the format of the notarized letter and where to submit can be found via the below Federal Service Desk link: https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/answer.do?sysparm_kbid=d2e67885db0d5f00b3257d321f96194b& sysparm_search=kb0013183 Offerors can expect to receive a confirmation email when offer materials have been received. Offerors should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their offers. Your complete resume must be emailed to: OA Recruitment Team E-Mail Address: BHA.AfricaRecruitment@usaid.gov Website: www.BHAjobs.net Any questions on this solicitation may be directed to the OA Recruitment Team via the information provided above. Sincerely, Sonja Stroud-Gooden Contracting Officer DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This position requires an individual to support the management and representation of the humanitarian portfolio for South Sudan. Reporting to the OHA Director in South Sudan, the SHA will be responsible for program analysis and strategy development and work closely with the USAID/South Sudan staff, the U.S. Embassy, U.S. military representatives, and other USG interagency partners, other donors, Government of South Sudan officials, IOs, NGOs, and the UN, in responding to humanitarian needs and sudden-onset disasters. Because of the substantial coordination requirements of this position, an individual with a highly collaborative work style is necessary. The SHA must be prepared to function effectively in a challenging and restrictive work environment and be willing to strictly adhere to U.S. Embassy security guidelines. The individual will perform the following duties: Contextual Specialty ● Develop and maintain knowledge of the key humanitarian and DRR issues in South Sudan. ● Maintain an in-depth understanding of political, humanitarian, organizational, and stakeholder interests specific to South Sudan. ● Monitor incipient disasters, international disaster response plans and efforts, and major humanitarian issues and challenges in the area of responsibility through a wide range of USG and international sources. ● Identify humanitarian issues, priorities, lessons learned, and opportunities within and relevant to South Sudan and apply those to program strategy development and implementation. ● Prepare regular strategic and analytical reports on current or anticipated emergencies, as well as on comprehensive preparedness documentation on South Sudan. Portfolio Management ● Lead efforts to identify and assess on-going and emerging humanitarian assistance requirements, target beneficiary groups, and locations, oversee the general direction of existing relief and transition-oriented programs, and broadly recommend the types of interventions and budget levels required in South Sudan. ● Closely collaborate with USAID Mission colleagues on program coordination to share information, avoid overlap, and explore opportunities for synergies and transition efforts. ● Maintain regular communication and close coordination with BHA/Sudans, East and Central Africa Regional Office (SECARO) and BHA/Washington on these efforts. ● Monitor ongoing humanitarian assistance efforts in South Sudan. Liaise with partners and other donors, coordinate with the SECARO on issues of mutual interest, and provide coordinated field feedback to the partners. ● Coordinate collection of information and provide updates and recommendations through written reports on issues related to the humanitarian situation, including the following: Capacity and ability of UN, IOs, NGOs, and local institutions to carry out programs; o Capacity of the logistics infrastructure to support programs; o Security situation of beneficiaries, personnel, convoys, and relief operations in general; o Role of in-country UN leadership and the UN Mission in South Sudan in facilitating humanitarian assistance; o Contributions by other donors, problems arising from the implementation of relief and reintegration programs, and any other issues that require the attention of BHA; and o Humanitarian coordination issues and any recommendations for change. ● Provide guidance to organizations that are developing applications for BHA, based on BHA’s Guidelines for Unsolicited Applications. ● Review concept papers and applications and provide timely recommendations/comments to BHA/Washington and BHA/SECARO. ● Ensure reporting on a timely basis to BHA/Washington and SECARO on the quality of grantees’ work, noting deficiencies, attributes, and evolving operational conditions. Representation ● Represent BHA at senior level meetings within the USG and with humanitarian stakeholders and convey humanitarian concerns and priorities from the BHA perspective through oral and written briefings. ● Coordinate policy development meetings such as: o Meetings with individual and groups of implementing partners discussing programmatic priorities, objectives, progress, results, and challenges; o Discussions, meetings, and papers informing USG foreign policy in areas with humanitarian concerns or impacts; o Donor and implementing partner coordination forums. ● At the direction of the OHA Director, serve as the principal point of contact in-country for BHA/South Sudan for humanitarian issues, and serve as a liaison on program issues among USAID mission staff, the U.S. Embassy and other USG agencies, military representatives, BHA/Washington, and the overall humanitarian community. ● Present BHA perspectives to NGOs, IOs, and UN agencies relating to humanitarian assistance strategies and priorities, including BHA’s approach to sustainable, resilience-oriented humanitarian programs. Work closely with the Regional Advisor and BHA’s technical advisors to discuss and understand sectoral priorities. ● Represent USG humanitarian interests at national and international meetings and conferences, and facilitate, as requested, travel and briefings for official USG visitors interested in humanitarian issues. ● Engage as the humanitarian specialist in U.S. Embassy policy conversations, remaining available to provide timely reporting and clearances in response to high-level USG queries originating from the region or from Washington, DC. Leadership ● Provide recommendations on current and future directions of BHA’s Sudan portfolio to include programmatic, budgetary, and human resource requirements. ● Serve in a leadership role within the BHA Office in USAID/Sudan, in coordination with USAID Mission senior leadership, to incorporate humanitarian concerns into Mission activities and identify opportunities to leverage USAID interventions. ● Serve as direct supervisor to team members on grants management and portfolio management, including BHA’s business process, portfolio-specific budget and workload management, and post-award monitoring and management. ● Lead an ethnically and culturally diverse team of program, technical and/or administrative staff. ● Consistently model behaviors that demonstrate a commitment to fostering a non-hostile, inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity and is free of discrimination, bias, unfairness, bullying, offensive behaviors and harassment of any kind. General Duties: ● Become certified and serve as an Agreement Officer’s Representative/Contracting Officer’s Representative (AOR/COR), as assigned. The AOR/COR provides financial and programmatic oversight of all aspects of managing the agreement or contract; this includes but is not limited to reviewing invoices, requests for approvals, program/project deliverables (i.e. work plans, annual reports, monthly status reports), travel requests, key personnel requests, and financial/budget reports. They are responsible for drafting and submitting the annual contractor performance evaluation in the Contract/Assistance Performance Assessment Review System. They prepare and review contract/assistance modifications documentation and assist the Contracting/Agreement Officer to ensure performance is compliant with the terms and conditions of the contract/agreement, the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and USAID policy. AOR/CORs are responsible for all related requirements in the COR designation letter and the AOR designation letter. ● May be requested to be on-call or serve as needed on Washington-based Response Management Teams (RMTs) or in other international locations on Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs). ● As needed, may serve on temporary detail within the bureau to meet operational needs during staff shortages, not to exceed six months. Duties performed while on detail will be aligned with the Team’s existing duties and responsibilities and will be directly related to the scope of work provided. SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP: The USPSC will report directly to the Regional Humanitarian Advisor or his/her/their designee in Sudan and collaborate and consult with other USAID and U.S. Embassy staff. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: Supervisor provides administrative directions in terms of broadly defined missions or functions. The employee independently plans, designs, and carries out programs, projects, studies, or other work. Results are considered authoritative and are normally accepted without significant change. II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION (Determines basic eligibility for the position. Offerors who do not meet all of the education and experience factors are considered NOT qualified for the position.) Bachelor’s degree with significant study in or pertinent to the specialized field and at least nine (9) years of relevant experience. Such experience must include humanitarian or development focus and responsibility in determining budget levels, selecting programs for funding, and managing or evaluating programs. Experience must include three (3) years of cumulative experience in international humanitarian assistance, emergency management, relief, disaster risk reduction, post-emergency rehabilitation or recovery, or resilience. OR Master’s degree with significant study in or pertinent to the specialized field and at least seven (7) years of relevant experience with a humanitarian or development focus and include responsibility in determining budget levels, selecting programs for funding, and managing or evaluating programs. Experience must include three (3) years of cumulative experience in international humanitarian assistance, emergency management/relief, disaster risk reduction, post emergency rehabilitation or recovery, or resilience. III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS The Government may award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. The CO reserves the right at any point in the evaluation process to establish a competitive range of offerors with whom negotiations will be conducted pursuant to FAR 15.306(c). In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, if the CO determines that the number of offers that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the CO may limit the number of offerors in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated offers. FAR provisions of this solicitation are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far. SELECTION FACTORS (Determines basic eligibility for the position. Offerors who do not meet all of the selection factors are considered NOT qualified for the position.) ● Offeror is a U.S. Citizen. ● Complete resume submitted. See cover page for resume requirements. Experience that cannot be quantified will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements. ● USPSC Offeror form AID 309-2. Offerors are required to complete sections A through I. This form must be physically signed. Electronic signatures will not be accepted. ● Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret up to Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information level clearance as provided by USAID. ● Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of State medical clearance throughout the contract. ● Must not appear as an excluded party in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). ● Satisfactory verification of academic credentials. OFFEROR RATING SYSTEM The offeror rating system factors are used to determine the competitive ranking of qualified offerors in comparison to other offerors. Offerors must demonstrate the rating factors outlined below within their resume, as they are evaluated strictly by the information provided. The rating factors are as follows: Professional Experience (12 points) ● Experience working with a donor or grant making organization. ● Experience managing needs assessments ● Experience with budget development or management. ● Experience leading or participating in strategy development ● Experience with program design or monitoring or evaluating programs ● Experience managing programs that focus on emergency response or DRR programming. Skills and Abilities (8 points) ● Experience working with host or local governments on the planning and implementation of humanitarian or development interventions; this can include both domestic and international experience. ● Experience working with donor organizations or diplomatic missions. ● Experience working with international or national non-governmental partners at senior levels. ● Experience delivering verbal and oral presentations or engaging with senior officials within a large organization on humanitarian issues. Leading Teams Experience (10 points) ● Experience mentoring and training staff. ● Experience with team performance management, including developing or monitoring employee training plans, providing formal or informal feedback through performance evaluations, and ensuring adequate staffing of a team. ● Experience managing teams that include program, technical, or administrative staff. Interview Performance (50 points) Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks (20 points) Total Possible Points: 100 BASIS OF RATING: Offerors who meet the Education/Experience requirements and Selection Factors will be further evaluated in accordance with the Offeror Rating System. Those offerors determined to be competitively ranked may also be evaluated on interview performance and satisfactory professional reference checks. Offerors are required to address each factor of the Offeror Rating System in their resume, describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received as it pertains to each factor. Be sure to include your name and the announcement number at the top of each additional page. Failure to address the selection factors and/or Offeror Rating System factors may result in not receiving credit for all pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards. The most qualified offerors may be interviewed and required to provide a writing sample. BHA will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews. Professional references and academic credentials will be evaluated for offerors being considered for selection package. Note: Please be advised that references may be obtained independently from other sources in addition to the ones provided by an offeror. BHA reserves the right to select additional offerors if vacancies become available during future phase of the selection process. How to applyOffers must be received by the closing date and time at the address specified in the cover letter. Qualified individuals are required to submit: 1. Complete resume. In order to fully evaluate your offer, your resume must include: (a) Paid and non-paid experience, job title, location(s), dates held (month/year), and hours worked per week for each position. Any experience that does not include dates (month/year), locations, and hours per week will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements. (b) Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work. (c) Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards or accomplishments. Failure to identify an academic discipline will result in disqualification. (d) U.S. Citizenship (e) Optional: How did you hear about this opportunity? (SAM.gov, BHA Jobs, Career Fair, etc.). Your resume must contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the experience requirements as stated in this solicitation. This information must be clearly identified in your resume. Failure to provide information sufficient to determine your qualifications for the position will result in loss of full consideration. 2. USPSC Offeror form AID 309-2. Offerors are required to complete sections A through I. This form must be physically signed. Electronic signatures will not be accepted. AID 309-2 is available at http://www.usaid.gov/forms. Additional documents submitted will not be accepted. By submitting your offer materials, you certify that all of the information on and attached to the offer is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. You agree to allow all information on and attached to the offer to be investigated. False or fraudulent information on or attached to your offer may result in you being eliminated from consideration for this position, or being terminated after award, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment. To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your offer, and as the subject line in any email. DOCUMENT SUBMITTALS Via email: BHA.AfricaRecruitment@usaid.gov |
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Senior Data Officer for South Sudan
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Country: South Sudan
Organization: IMPACT Initiatives
Closing date: 13 Jun 2022
BACKGROUND ON IMPACT AND REACHREACH was born in 2010 as a joint initiative of two International NGOs (IMPACT Initiatives and ACTED) and the United Nations Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT). REACH’s purpose is to promote and facilitate the development of information products that enhance the humanitarian community’s decision making and planning capacity for emergency, reconstruction and development contexts. REACH facilitates information management for aid actors through three complementary services: (a) need and situation assessments facilitated by REACH teams; (b) situation analysis using satellite imagery; (c) provision of related database and (web)-mapping facilities and expertise. IMPACT Initiatives is a humanitarian NGO, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organisation manages several initiatives, including the REACH Initiative. The IMPACT team comprises specialists in data collection, management and analysis and GIS. IMPACT was launched at the initiative of ACTED, an international NGO whose headquarter is based in Paris and is present in thirty countries. The two organizations have a strong complementarity formalized in a global partnership, enabling IMPACT to benefit from ACTED’s operational support on its fields of intervention. We are currently looking for a Senior Data Officer to support our REACH team in South Sudan. Department: REACH** Position: Senior Data Officer Contract duration: 6 months Location: Juba, South Sudan Starting Date: ASAP COUNTRY PROFILEIMPACT, through REACH, has been implementing programming in South Sudan since 2012. Responding to the Sudan Border Crisis, REACH initially engaged through coordinated information management support – in the form of refugee camp mapping and service provision analyses, thematic assessments, and multi-sectoral needs assessments – in Maban County, Upper Nile State and Pariang County, Unity State. IMPACT was engaged by DFID to provide a series of impact evaluations of their BRACE programming across Greater Bahr el Ghazal and Upper Nile States in 2013; a programme with run for two years, included 5 total assessments, and reached a total of more than 20,000 households. Immediately following the conflict of December 2013, REACH expanded its programming to include the IDP response, participating in Initial Rapid Needs. Assessments of conflict affected areas, providing mapping and monthly service provision analyses for major IDP sites around the country, and running large-scale IDP return intentions assessments. 2018 saw the expansions of both IMPACT and REACH programming to 10 of 10 states, spanning the refugee, IDP and development responses, and covering diverse activities such as cross-border port monitoring, assessments of hard to reach areas, flood mapping and vulnerability analysis, market monitoring and supply chain analysis, analysis of tensions and conflicts over access to natural resources, and third party monitoring of humanitarian and development programming. In 2019, REACH expanded its role within the technical space, increasing involvement in Integrated Phase Classification (IPC), Needs Analysis Working Group, UN technical agencies, and academics. In response, REACH has also expanded into multiple new research cycle streams beyond humanitarian needs monitoring, including sector specific, population movement, and AAP research. Broadly, REACH South Sudan implements assessments across three core units:
The Senior Data Officer would support across all three units and streams of work. More information on REACH’s work in South Sudan can be found here: https://www.reach-initiative.org/where-we-work/south-sudan/. FUNCTIONSUnder the line management of the IMPACT Country Coordinator / Representative or his/her delegates in South Sudan, the Senior Data Officer is responsible for the production of IMPACT’s analysis products in South Sudan, including the preparation of research design, support in designing sampling methods, data analysis plans, data collection tools, data cleaning scripts and processes, analysis scripts, analysis outputs and (as relevant) production of web maps and information management systems. The Senior Data officer will support in the dissemination and evaluation stages of the research cycle. Throughout each research cycle, the Senior Data Officer, in (as relevant) close liaison with the assessment teams, engages with partners to promote their participation in data processing, analysis or relevant topics as designated by the line manager, to maximize the uptake and use of IMPACT research. When relevant, or managing a project, he/she also ensures an efficient and transparent use of resources required for project implementation. This can include the direct supervision of data and assessment teams during data collection, analysis or output production. In his/her mission, the Senior Data Officer will be hosted by IMPACT’s global partner ACTED and will fall under the direct responsibility and management of ACTED’s Country Director and his/her delegates for all Administrative, Security, and relevant Logistics and Finance issues. S/he will therefore fully abide to ACTED’s Security, Administration, and relevant HR, Logistics and Finance rules and regulations. RESPONSIBILITIES The Senior Data Officer responsibilities include the following: Research Planning:
Research Implementation:
Data Management, Cleaning and Analysis:
Drafting of Products:
External Engagement:
Project Cycle Management: Upon request of the line management:
Team Management and Capacity Building: In case the Senior Data Officer provides direct line management to staff:
Internal Coordination:
Data Confidentiality and Protection The Senior Data Officer will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes, ensuring full compliance with IMPACT’s data protection policy and SOPs. He/she will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to IMPACT and its partners or collected during his/her assignment with IMPACT. REQUIREMENTS
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Assessment Officer – Cash & Markets for South Sudan
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Country: South Sudan
Organization: IMPACT Initiatives
Closing date: 13 Jun 2022
BACKGROUND ON IMPACT AND REACHREACH was born in 2010 as a joint initiative of two International NGOs (IMPACT Initiatives and ACTED) and the United Nations Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT). REACH’s purpose is to promote and facilitate the development of information products that enhance the humanitarian community’s decision making and planning capacity for emergency, reconstruction and development contexts. REACH facilitates information management for aid actors through three complementary services: (a) need and situation assessments facilitated by REACH teams; (b) situation analysis using satellite imagery; (c) provision of related database and (web)-mapping facilities and expertise. IMPACT Initiatives is a humanitarian NGO, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organisation manages several initiatives, including the REACH Initiative. The IMPACT team comprises specialists in data collection, management and analysis and GIS. IMPACT was launched at the initiative of ACTED, an international NGO whose headquarter is based in Paris and is present in thirty countries. The two organizations have a strong complementarity formalized in a global partnership, enabling IMPACT to benefit from ACTED’s operational support on its fields of intervention. We are currently looking for a REACH Cash and Markets Assessment Officer to support our REACH team in South Sudan. Department: REACH** Position: Cash and Markets Assessment Officer** Contract duration: 6 months Location: Juba, South Sudan Starting Date: ASAP COUNTRY PROFILEIMPACT, through REACH, has been implementing programming in South Sudan since 2012. Responding to the Sudan Border Crisis, REACH initially engaged through coordinated information management support – in the form of refugee camp mapping and service provision analyses, thematic assessments, and multi-sectoral needs assessments – in Maban County, Upper Nile State and Pariang County, Unity State. IMPACT was engaged by DFID to provide a series of impact evaluations of their BRACE programming across Greater Bahr el Ghazal and Upper Nile States in 2013; a programme with run for two years, included 5 total assessments, and reached a total of more than 20,000 households. Immediately following the conflict of December 2013, REACH expanded its programming to include the IDP response, participating in Initial Rapid Needs. Assessments of conflict affected areas, providing mapping and monthly service provision analyses for major IDP sites around the country, and running large-scale IDP return intentions assessments. 2018 saw the expansions of both IMPACT and REACH programming to 10 of 10 states, spanning the refugee, IDP and development responses, and covering diverse activities such as cross-border port monitoring, assessments of hard to reach areas, flood mapping and vulnerability analysis, market monitoring and supply chain analysis, analysis of tensions and conflicts over access to natural resources, and third party monitoring of humanitarian and development programming. In 2019, REACH expanded its role within the technical space, increasing involvement in Integrated Phase Classification (IPC), Needs Analysis Working Group, UN technical agencies, and academics. In response, REACH has also expanded into multiple new research cycle streams beyond humanitarian needs monitoring, including sector specific, population movement, and AAP research. Broadly, REACH South Sudan implements assessments across three core units: Monitoring of the humanitarian situation in South Sudan, through monthly assessments covering over 2,000 settlements in South Sudan, conducting an annual representative Multi Sector Needs Assessment to provide a snapshot of needs, and ad hoc rapid assessments in times of sudden escalations in conflict or natural disasters. Monitoring population movement trends in South Sudan, including tracking and analyzing large-scale displacement, returns and seasonal movements, through port and road monitoring, ad-hoc assessments, and a population movement baseline; assessing the perceptions of affected populations of the humanitarian response; engaging with the protection cluster in identifying and filling major information gaps; and mainstreaming a context sensitive approach within REACH South Sudan. Providing direct technical support to humanitarian clusters through active engagement with coordination bodies, dedicated assessments and information products, and strategic engagement to promote innovative methods towards understanding sector-related needs in South Sudan. FUNCTIONSUnder the supervision of, and in close coordination with the Deputy Research Manager of the Sectors (FSL, Cash & Markets, Climate) Unit, Research Manager, IMPACT Country Coordinator and IMPACT HQ in Geneva, the REACH Cash & Markets Assessment Officer is responsible for the management, implementation and follow-up REACH of South Sudan’s cash & market portfolios. S/he is the technical focal point for the responsible for the South Sudan Joint Market Monitoring Initiative (JMMI) and supporting its implementation and expansion. S7he liaises with relevant stakeholders, including the CWG and other key stakeholders. S/he is also responsible for related logistics, partner coordination reporting and finance requirements. S/he provides input to the strategic development of REACH in country and region. Summary The REACH Cash & Markets Assessment Officer (C&M AO) shall be responsible for:
RESPONSIBILITIESASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION**Objective 1.1: Technical focal point for the Joint Market Monitoring Initiative (JMMI) The JMMI is a regular market data collection exercise in collaboration with 23+ members from the CWG. Critical market indicators are assessed on a monthly basis across 35+ locations across South Sudan. The JMMI was initiated by the CWG, WFP & REACH in August 2019. It is guided by the JMMI Technical Working Group (JMMI-TWG), led by REACH and supported by the CWG members. The C&M AO leads the JMMI-TWG and is responsible for supporting the initiative. S/he is responsible for continued development of tools and methodology, in close collaboration with the JMMI-TWG and other technical partners. S/he supports project staff and oversees coverage/partner/field team coordination, data collection, data cleaning and output production (and develop staff capacity in those areas as needed). S/he codes analysis scripts (in R) and adjusts existing ones as needed. S/he builds on existing data cleaning, analysis and output production SOPs and ensure all processes are fully documented. S/he supports adjustments to JMMI outputs (factsheets, datasets and online dashboard) as needed. S/he actively expands the initiative, aims to include additional partners (e.g. international organizations, NGOs, national partners) and works with various clusters (e.g. FSL, shelter/NFI, WaSH, CCCM) and other market monitoring systems (e.g. WFP-VAM, FAO- Climis & FEWSNET) to increase coverage, reach and impact of the initiative. Objective 1.2: Conduct Qualitative Market Assessments (RaMA) and Assessments of Financial Service Providers (FSP) The C&M AO is responsible for the planning and implementation of qualitative, regional market assessments and assessments of FSPs or any needs based thematic assessments as identified by the CWG. S/he is responsible for research design and tool development, identifying assessment areas (based on CWG partner interests, JMMI findings and relevance for overall South Sudanese market system), managing assessment budgets, coordinating logistics with partner organisations, overseeing and actively participating in the data collection processes, as well as analysing and reporting on findings. Objective 2.1: Regular analysis of available market data, as well as synthesis, dissemination and presentation of key findings The C&M AO gathers market assessments from partners and collects other relevant studies. S/he is responsible for the regular analysis of all available market data (including JMMI, AoK, FSNMS, Climis, FEWSNET as well as other market assessments and reports), piecing information streams together and regularly synthesising and presenting key findings both internally and externally. S/he conducts longitudinal studies of JMMI data reports on findings. S/he collects regular updates from field staff on market developments and develops a system to efficiently gather qualitative market information across South Sudan, with the aim of better contextualizing JMMI findings (why something is happening as opposed to what is happening). S/he is responsible for aggregating monthly Area of Knowledge (AoK) market data into South Sudan wide market access profiles. S/he follows macro developments and collects available indicators, and discusses findings and opportunities with economic advisors from partner agencies (e.g. DFID and World Bank). Objective 3.1: Provide technical support to REACH South Sudan on tool design, implementation and analysis of market indicators The C&M AO works closely with the Research Manager and Deputy Research Manager to act as the REACH South Sudan-internal focal point for all assessments related to cash & markets. S/he reviews the design and reporting of ad hoc market assessments and market sections from multi-sectoral assessment (e.g. MSNA, ABA, AoK). S/he provides technical backstop for other REACH Assessment officers regarding correct cash & markets terminology and analysis. S/he provides technical input and advises on the conceptualization of the markets section of INT (Integrated Needs Tracking) and SMI (Shocks Monitoring Index) systems. S/he provides technical capacity building to other AOs (e.g. R, ODK, Excel). Objective 4.1: Continue and advance active engagement with Cash Working Group (CWG) The C&M AO actively participates in regular CWG meetings. S/he provides regular market updates and advocates for the importance of a better understanding of market dynamics for cash programming (and cash feasibility considerations). S/he continues to actively engage with the CWG and builds on REACH’s critical advisory role, and explores options on how REACH may expand its role within the CWG. S/he continues to act as a CWG focal point for market-related topics and discussions. In close collaboration with the CWG coordinator and CWG partners, s/he identifies information gaps as well as opportunities on how to fill them. Objective 4.2: Provide technical support to CWG and CWG partners on tool design, implementation and analysis The C&M AO continues to provide technical support to the CWG. S/he is actively participating and engaging in technical sub-groups (e.g. JMMI-TWG, MEB, PDM, labor rates). S/he works closely with the CWG coordinator and CWG partners to continue to streamline the market modules used in data collection, including but not limited to ad-hoc rapid assessments, PDMs, IRNAs, FSNMS and CWG market assessment SOP. S/he will provide support to agencies on analysing available market data. S/he provides location-specific JMMI analysis as required by JMMI participating agencies. S/he may design and facilitate partner trainings and workshops, which will be used to build the capacity of cash partners in terms of data collection and methodology. REACH REPORTING The C&M AO is responsible for consolidating all analyses and conclusions from each assessment into IMPACT products such as factsheets, reports and briefs using standard formats. S/he is responsible for following the designated timeline of reports to be submitted to project partners and donors. S/he must ensure the writing of timely and accurate assessment reports and factsheets, ensuring the quality and accuracy of technical information provided as well as the confidentiality and protection of collected information. S/he will ensure that assessment reports contribute to aid coordination and planning and add to the general base of field knowledge in the country for all organisations working in the areas. S/he will also manage the drafting of narrative reports and contribute to the development of financial reports through regular budgetary follow-up. The C&M AO will also store, organize and disseminate assessments, project documents and best practices among partners and potential partners. S/he will coordinate timely and accurate reporting to IMPACT. HR MANAGEMENT The C&M AO is responsible for day-to-day management of project and field staff both directly and remotely. He/she is expected to guide and direct IMPACT staff and prepare and follow up workplans with each staff member that directly reports to him/her. The C&M AO will be required to take the lead in the recruitment of IMPACT assessment staff in coordination with the ACTED HR Officer. This will include the preparation of ToRs, observation of recruitment procedures by planning recruitment needs in advance, and undertake interviews. The C&M AO will ensure that all field teams are comprehensively briefed on the objective, expected outputs and that the overall implementation strategy of any given activity is clearly understood. He/she will ensure that project/field staff are given training and complete all the necessary documentation in line with program requirements set by IMPACT. REPRESENTATION Representation of IMPACT in cluster and multi-sector meetings/ technical working groups in country and follow up on technical issues identified in cluster meetings in other parts of the country. This specifically will include liaising with external partners to identify potential for data sets to be integrated into existing databases and mapped to support the coordination of the broader humanitarian community. The C&M AO will further represent IMPACT vis-a-vis current and potential donors and communicate relevant information to the IMPACT Country Coordinator. He/she will participate in inter-NGO meetings and those of UN agencies and any other relevant inter-governmental institutions at the national or provincial level. More generally, the C&M AO is expected to contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organisation, notably through the application of IMPACT’s mandate, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to other actors. ACCOUNTABILITY TO COMMUNITIES AND BENEFICIARIES The staff member is responsible for ensuring that all relations with the communities we work are conducted in a respectful and consultative manner. Due attention must be paid to ensuring that communities are adequately consulted and informed about IMPACT programme objectives, activities, beneficiary selection criteria, and methodologies. This is the responsibility of every IMPACT staff member. REQUIREMENTS
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REACH GIS Specialist for South Sudan
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Country: South Sudan
Organization: IMPACT Initiatives
Closing date: 13 Jun 2022
BACKGROUND ON IMPACT AND REACHREACH was born in 2010 as a joint initiative of two International NGOs (IMPACT Initiatives and ACTED) and the United Nations Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT). REACH’s purpose is to promote and facilitate the development of information products that enhance the humanitarian community’s decision making and planning capacity for emergency, reconstruction and development contexts. REACH facilitates information management for aid actors through three complementary services: (a) need and situation assessments facilitated by REACH teams; (b) situation analysis using satellite imagery; (c) provision of related database and (web)-mapping facilities and expertise. IMPACT Initiatives is a humanitarian NGO, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organisation manages several initiatives, including the REACH Initiative. The IMPACT team comprises specialists in data collection, management and analysis and GIS. IMPACT was launched at the initiative of ACTED, an international NGO whose headquarter is based in Paris and is present in thirty countries. The two organizations have a strong complementarity formalized in a global partnership, enabling IMPACT to benefit from ACTED’s operational support on its fields of intervention. We are currently looking for a GIS Specialist to support our team in South Sudan. Department: REACH** Position: GIS Specialist** Contract duration: 12 months Location: Juba, South Sudan Starting Date: ASAP COUNTRY PROFILEIMPACT, through REACH, has been implementing programming in South Sudan since 2012. Responding to the Sudan Border Crisis, REACH initially engaged through coordinated information management support – in the form of refugee camp mapping and service provision analyses, thematic assessments, and multi-sectoral needs assessments – in Maban County, Upper Nile State and Pariang County, Unity State. IMPACT was engaged by DFID to provide a series of impact evaluations of their BRACE programming across Greater Bahr el Ghazal and Upper Nile States in 2013; a programme with run for two years, included 5 total assessments, and reached a total of more than 20,000 households. Immediately following the conflict of December 2013, REACH expanded its programming to include the IDP response, participating in Initial Rapid Needs. Assessments of conflict affected areas, providing mapping and monthly service provision analyses for major IDP sites around the country, and running large-scale IDP return intentions assessments. 2018 saw the expansions of both IMPACT and REACH programming to 10 of 10 states, spanning the refugee, IDP and development responses, and covering diverse activities such as cross-border port monitoring, assessments of hard to reach areas, flood mapping and vulnerability analysis, market monitoring and supply chain analysis, analysis of tensions and conflicts over access to natural resources, and third party monitoring of humanitarian and development programming. In 2019, REACH expanded its role within the technical space, increasing involvement in Integrated Phase Classification (IPC), Needs Analysis Working Group, UN technical agencies, and academics. In response, REACH has also expanded into multiple new research cycle streams beyond humanitarian needs monitoring, including sector specific, population movement, and AAP research. Broadly, REACH South Sudan implements assessments across three core units:
The GIS Specialist would support across all three units and streams of work. More information on REACH’s work in South Sudan can be found here: https://www.reach-initiative.org/where-we-work/south-sudan/. FUNCTIONSUnder the line management of the IMPACT Country Coordinator in South Sudan, the GIS Specialist ensures the validity and strengthens the quality and efficiency of all geospatial data, analysis and information systems across IMPACT research cycles in South Sudan, in accordance with IMPACT’s standards, partner expectations, and IMPACT’s ethos of facilitating an evidence-based response. In coordination with the Country Senior Management Team, the GIS Specialist will provide technical inputs at all stages of relevant research cycles, including for secondary data reviews, assessment conceptualization, research design, data cleaning, data and geo-spatial analysis, production of information products (inclusive of maps and factsheets), and dissemination of information products, etc. S/he will be involved in partner coordination, donor reporting, presentations, and will be required to provide input to the strategic development of IMPACT in South Sudan. The GIS Specialist will also be responsible for developing and implementing a continuous capacity building program for national and international team members, and (when relevant) for providing trainings to partners. In his/her mission, the GIS Specialist will be hosted by IMPACT’s global partner ACTED and will fall under the direct responsibility and management of ACTED’s Country Director and his/her delegates for all Administrative, Security, and relevant Logistics and Finance issues. S/he will therefore fully abide to ACTED’s Security, Administration, and relevant HR, Logistics and Finance rules and regulations. RESPONSIBILITIESStrategy Development & ImplementationThe GIS Specialist will participate and actively contribute to the development of IMPACT’s strategy in South Sudan, in support to the Country Coordinator. She/he may be asked to collaborate in the Senior Management Team. In particular s/he will support in identifying and concretising:
Research Planning and Implementation
Data Management, Cleaning and Analysis
Drafting of Products
Team Functional Supervision and Line-Management
Internal Knowledge Sharing, Learning and Capacity Building
Strategy, Program and Project Development
External Engagement
Dissemination
Data Confidentiality and ProtectionThe GIS Specialist will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes. He/she will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to IMPACT and its partners, or collected during his/her assignment with IMPACT. REQUIREMENTS
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Head of Operations
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Country: South Sudan
Organization: Action Against Hunger USA
Closing date: 27 May 2022
Action Against Hunger-USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network, which provides humanitarian relief in over 40 countries worldwide in the sectors of nutrition, health, water/sanitation, and food security. Action Against Hunger-USA, an independent NGO, currently manages operations in 9 countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Haiti, Tanzania, Uganda, Haiti, and Zambia. Action Against Hunger-USA has over $70 million in programs, and approximately 1,500 permanent staff based in New York City, Washington D.C, Nairobi, and country offices. Summary of Position As member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Operations will be based in Juba with frequent travels to the field. The Head of Operations Department shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Program. The Head of Operations Department oversees safety & security, supply chain and logistical support to program activities and adherence to logistics, and security policies and procedures. S/he will provide direct operational support in program implementation and delivery. The Head of Operations reports to the Country Director. Purpose The Head of Operations Department provides leadership and management of safety & security, logistics and procurement, to ensure quality support to program delivery in line with Action Against Hunger South Sudan Country Strategy, internal policies, good practice and donor guidelines. She/he will manage compliance in Operations department and follow up on implementation of internal and external audit recommendations. The Head of Operations will support the Country Director to ensure all program interventions are implemented and delivered timely and of quality at field level. Key activities in your role will include:
Requirements
Our Core values. In this position, you are expected to demonstrate Action Against Hunger-USA’s five core values Respect- we work with compassion and dedication, treating everyone the same way we expect them to treat us. Integrity-: we believe that being honest and fair is integral to every aspect of our work. conducting our work with a spirit of sincerity, truthfulness and transparency is imperative. Creativity-we encourage new ideas, embrace innovative solutions, and create opportunities for meaningful and exciting ways to do our jobs and provide solutions to address the needs of the populations we serve. Excellence- we strive to provide services that meet and even exceed the expectations of our stakeholders (populations in need, staff, communities and donors). Empowerment- we are committed to fostering an environment in which our staff, partners and communities where we work have the space to grow, develop and feel confident about participating. Gender Equality Commitments
BenefitsAction Against Hunger-USA provides all staff with an attractive salary & benefits package. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees & qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Action Against Hunger-USA complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. How to applyTo apply click on the link below; |
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SOUTH SUDAN – FIELD COORDINATOR (M/F) – UPPER NILE
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Country: South Sudan
Organization: Solidarités International
Closing date: 20 Jul 2022
Desired start date: June 2022 Role The Field Coordinator has the role of delegated Country Director for a region of a country in which SI intervenes. As such:
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Priorities for the 2/3 first months
YOUR PROFILEEDUCATION University degree in development / humanitarian studies. EXPERIENCE
TECHNICAL SKILLS
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To apply, you need to be OK to work in a volatile, complex political and security environment SI WILL OFFER YOUA salaried positionAccording to experience, starting from EUR 2 860 gross per month (base salary EUR 2600 + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) + a monthly Per Diem of USD 700. SI covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment. The Field Coordinator will live in a shared guesthouse (private bedroom). Breaks During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every 3 months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7 working days break at 3, 6 and 9 months (with USD 850 allocated by SI). In addition to these, SI adds 1 additional rest day per month of work, i.e. 12 additional days off for a one-year contract. Insurance package Living conditions Malakal, though far from Juba, is the capital of Upper Nile state, and concentrates many activities. There is a curfew at base and at field location, living within a secure compound with limited movement outside aside from projects sites/field visits. Overall, current situation in Malakal and upper Nile is stable, situation however remains tense and requires agility at all times. COVID19 Safety and security rules are regularly reviewed and adapted to the situation, to minimize the exposure to the COVID 19, in constant monitoring and adaptation to the context evolution. Please note that SI strongly recommends its staff to get the vaccination against COVID 19, using WHO-approved vaccines. If possible, the vaccination should be done before departure, in order to reduce the future logistical constraints once on the field. How to applyPlease send us your CV and cover letter in English through this link : https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/syndicated/private/syd_apply.cfm?id=PULFK026203F3VBQB6G8N8NX4&nPostingTargetID=71749 If you have already been technically validated by SI on the position, please mention it. NB: the vacancy may close before the deadline. To learn more about SI, please visit our website. |
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Country: South Sudan
Organization: Médicos del Mundo
Closing date: 21 May 2022
MISSION Within the framework of the action of Médicos del Mundo in South Sudan, the General Coordinator is responsible for all programs and operations in the country, including overseeing program management and the Admin and Logs departments. He/she will ensure policy compliance, identify new funding opportunities, represent MdM externally at national level, and lead the Senior Management Team. GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF INTERVENTION The person will be based in Juba with frequent trips to field locations throughout the country. ORGANIZATION CHART Hierarchical supervisor is the Coordinator of the Emergency Unit at Headquarters. FUNCTIONS Representation, communication and positioning: · Represent and maintain contact with the national and local authorities, other NGOs, agencies and international and national organizations, and donors in country. · Represent Médicos del Mundo before organizations and international financing entities (WHO, UNICEF, ECHO, OCHA), public institutions (Ministry of Health), NGOs, and other agencies, ensuring that our actions are consistent with the policies, mission, principles and ethical values of the Médicos del Mundo. · Negotiate collaboration agreements and agreements between local authorities and Médicos del Mundo and with other agency and /or associated actors. · Participate in national coordination platforms with other humanitarian actors in the country. · Assume the position of spokesperson for MdM in the country, for external communication, agreeing contents and positioning with the central headquarters. · Analyze, identify, and mitigate the possible financial and programmatic risks related to the country mission. · Channel all relevant field communication to HQ and vice versa. · Participate and be part of the International Network. · Participate in the Steering Group of the International Network when required. Defining and planning of the action of Médicos del Mundo in South Sudan • Define the country strategy of MdM in South Sudan through and lead its implementation • Identify operational problems and risks adapting the structure and making it flexible according to specific needs. • Guarantee the adequacy, implementation and management (planning, evaluation of the action) of the projects of Médicos del Mundo in the activity areas. • Coordinate the preparation and delivery of the monitoring and final reports required by financial entities, as well as the internal reports of Médicos del Mundo. Project Management: • Supervise the good execution of current projects by coordinating with assigned project coordinators, ensuring compliance and achievement of the objectives and results of all the projects and consortia of Médicos del Mundo in South Sudan. • Support and supervise the program implementation and its teams to ensure the correct planning, developing monitoring and evaluation of the activities of all projects developed by MdM Spain in South Sudan, as well as the monitoring of the indicators according to the planning through monthly project review meetings. • Submit monthly SitRep to HQ. Program management support: • Oversee the functionality of the Admin and Log departments. • Validate procurement dossiers according to validation table and thresholds. • Hold signatory power on all bank accounts and sign off on bank transfers. • Participate in HR processes for senior management level positions. • Review and approve monthly payroll. • Review monthly accountancy before submission to HQ, including bank and cash reconciliations. Team Management: • Oversee the coordination level staff (5) and provide support as needed. • Ensure regular coordination team meetings. • Help guide the coordination level staff through objective setting and regular check-ins to meet program goals. Security: • Ensure compliance with the internal rules of the organization in terms of security measures with special emphasis on extraordinary measures implemented in a complex crisis. • Contribute to the updating and revision of security rules at regular intervals. • Liase with security forums in country to ensure an up-to-date understanding of the political climate and security risks. • Update HQ security team on all relevant security information and activate HQ security management team in case of emergencies. • Make executive decisions about security protocols to follow and lead the incident management team. Emergency management: • Perform active and permanent monitoring of possible emergencies in the country by participating in the national monitoring groups. • Support and coordinate with the Humanitarian Action Unit in the coordination of the strategic response to emergencies. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Academic: Master’s Degree in relevant field (e.g. Medicine, Public Health, Social Sciences, International Relations, Economics). Complementary: Complementary training (accredited courses, master’s degree) of Humanitarian Action, Finance and/or Public Health will be evaluated. Knowledge of the humanitarian environment and quality standards (essential humanitarian standards in terms of quality and accountability). REQUIREMENTS Language requirements: English, C1 level. The knowledge of Spanish will be valued (B2). Computer requirements: Office Package and internet. EXPERIENCE At least 5 years of professional experience in the sector, having previously held similar positions preferably in the field of humanitarian action in complex crisis environments. Previous experience in public health projects will be valued, as well as experience in conservation of multi-stakeholder alliances and institutional dialogue. COMPETENCE PROFILE
SALARY Medicos del Mundo’s Salary charts. AVAILABILITY Contract length: 12 months (with the possibility of extension). Starting date: Immediate availability. How to applyhttps://empleo.medicosdelmundo.org/jobs/country-coordinator-location-south-sudan |
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Operations Director
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Country: South Sudan
Organization: Action Against Hunger USA
Closing date: 20 May 2022
Action Against Hunger-USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network, which provides humanitarian relief in over 40 countries worldwide in the sectors of nutrition, health, water/sanitation, and food security. Action Against Hunger-USA, an independent NGO, currently manages operations in 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia and Haiti. Action Against Hunger-USA has over $110 million in programs, and approximately 1,700 staff based in the various country offices and New York City, Washington D.C and Horn and East Africa Regional Office in Nairobi. Additional growth is anticipated. Summary of Position As member of the Senior Management Team, the Operations Director will be based in Juba with frequent travels to the field. The Operations Director shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Program. The Operations Director oversees safety & security supply chain and logistical support to program activities and adherence to logistics, and security policies and procedures. S/he will provide direct operational support in program implementation and delivery. Deputize for the Country Director at external meetings with Government, donors and other stakeholders on operational issues at all levels in South Sudan, at regional level and when required. The Director of Operations reports to the Country Director. Purpose The Operations Director provides leadership and management of all the operations and systems within the Country Program, including logistics, procurement, safety & security management to ensure quality support to program delivery in line with Action Against Hunger South Sudan Country Strategy, internal policies, good practice and donor guidelines. She/he will manage compliance in Operations department and follow up on implementation of internal and external audit recommendations. The Operations Director will support the Country Director to ensure all program interventions are implemented and delivered timely and of quality at field level. Key activities in your role will include:
RequirementsDo you meet the required criteria?
Our Core values. In this position, you are expected to demonstrate Action Against Hunger’s five core values Respect– we work with compassion and dedication, treating everyone the same way we expect them to treat us. Integrity-: we believe that being honest and fair is integral to every aspect of our work. conducting our work with a spirit of sincerity, truthfulness and transparency is imperative. Creativity-we encourage new ideas, embrace innovative solutions, and create opportunities for meaningful and exciting ways to do our jobs and provide solutions to address the needs of the populations we serve. Excellence– we strive to provide services that meet and even exceed the expectations of our stakeholders (populations in need, staff, communities and donors). Empowerment– we are committed to fostering an environment in which our staff, partners and communities where we work have the space to grow, develop and feel confident about participating. Gender Equality Commitments
BenefitsWhat we offer. Action Against Hunger-USA provides all staff with an attractive salary & benefits package. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees & qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Action Against Hunger-USA complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. How to applyTo apply click on the link below: |
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