Table of Contents:

There are 5 messages in this issue:

 

Message 1 - Job Vacancies from ReliefWeb

Message 2 - Deputy Country Director, Programs -- Niger +b

Message 3 - Country Director - Zimbabwe +b

Message 4 - Haiti Communications Officer +b

Message 5 - Haiti Country Director +b

 

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Job Vacancies from ReliefWeb

 

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REGION: AFRICA
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Country: Angola
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Job Title - Administrative Coordinator for Angola, Angola
Closing Date - 28 Feb 2010
Organisation  - Doctors with Africa CUAMM
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-823LDH

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Country: Botswana
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Job Title - COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE, BOTSWANA, Botswana
Closing Date - 25 Mar 2010
Organisation  - Population Services International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-822T8W

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Country: Burundi
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Job Title - Deputy Chief of Party - Burundi, Burundi
Closing Date - 05 Mar 2010
Organisation  - International Foundation for Election Systems
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7ZXMGT

Job Title - Governance Coordinator, Burundi
Closing Date - 15 Mar 2010
Organisation  - International Rescue Committee
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7ZWNXE

Job Title - Grants Coordinator, Burundi
Closing Date - 26 Mar 2010
Organisation  - International Rescue Committee
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-823SEH

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Country: Central African Republic (the)
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Job Title - Un Infirmier-Nutritionniste (H/F), Central African Republic
(the) (Bangui)
Closing Date - 27 Mar 2010
Organisation  - Action Contre la Faim
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-824KHM

Job Title - Un responsable Programmes Eau, assainissement et Hygiene (H/F), Central African Republic (the) (Markounda)
Closing Date - 27 Mar 2010
Organisation  - Action Contre la Faim
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-824JZP

Job Title - Un Responsable Programmes Eau, Assainissement et Hygiene (H/F), Central African Republic (the) (Paoua)
Closing Date - 27 Mar 2010
Organisation  - Action Contre la Faim
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-824KA2

Job Title - CHEF DE MISSION / RCA, Central African Republic (the) (Bangui)
Closing Date - 31 Mar 2010
Organisation  - Aide Médicale Internationale
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-823M45

Job Title - Coordinateur Medicale, Central African Republic (the) (Mbomou)
Closing Date - 19 Feb 2010
Organisation  - Comité d'Aide Médicale
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-823LNF

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Country: Chad
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Job Title - Un Chef de Mission (H/F), Chad (N'Djamena)
Closing Date - 27 Mar 2010
Organisation  - Action Contre la Faim
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-824FYD

Job Title - Un coordinateur Medico-Nutritionnel (H/F) - Tchad, Chad
(N'djamena)
Closing Date - 27 Mar 2010
Organisation  - Action Contre la Faim
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-824F56

Job Title - Un Coordinateur Sécurité Alimentaire ? (H/F), Chad (N'Djamena)
Closing Date - 27 Mar 2010
Organisation  - Action Contre la Faim
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-824FP5

Job Title - Reproductive Health Manager, Chad
Closing Date - 25 Mar 2010
Organisation  - International Rescue Committee
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-823KB5

Job Title - Senior Health Manager, Chad
Closing Date - 15 Mar 2010
Organisation  - International Rescue Committee
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7ZXNSY

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Country: Congo (the)
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Job Title - Responsable de Programmes Camps Management, Congo (the)
Closing Date - 28 Feb 2010
Organisation  - Première Urgence
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-823JCR

Job Title - Responsable de Programmes Camps Managment, Congo (the) (Nord Kivu)
Closing Date - 28 Feb 2010
Organisation  - Première Urgence
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-823FRE

Job Title - Un Responsable de Base en République Démovratique du Congo,
Province du Nord Kivu., Congo (the)
Closing Date - 28 Feb 2010
Organisation  - Première Urgence
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-822E3D

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Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo (the)
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Job Title - Assistant Chef de Mission, Democratic Republic of the Congo
(the) (Kinshasa)
Closing Date - 23 Feb 2010
Organisation  - Action Against Hunger-USA
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-823MMK

Job Title - Coordinateur Programmes Uélé, Democratic Republic of the Congo (the)
Closing Date - 20 Feb 2010
Organisation  - Action Against Hunger-USA
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-823MG5

Job Title - Programme Support Officer, Democratic Republic of the Congo
(the) (Shamwana and Dubie, Katanga province)
Closing Date - 21 Feb 2010
Organisation  - Concern
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-822JNV

Job Title - Coordinateur Site, Democratic Republic of the Congo (the)
(Goma)
Closing Date - 01 Mar 2010
Organisation  - Handicap International Belgium
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-824MT7

Job Title - Country Representative DRC, Democratic Republic of the Congo
(the) (Kinshasa)
Closing Date - 01 Apr 2010
Organisation  - Pact, Inc.
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-823KHW

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Country: Egypt
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Job Title - Programme Analyst, Population and Development, ICS-9*, ASRO, Egypt (Cairo)
Closing Date - 23 Feb 2010
Organisation  - United Nations Population Fund
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-823V29

Job Title - RHCS Adviser, RO-EGY, Egypt (Cairo)
Closing Date - 23 Feb 2010
Organisation  - United Nations Population Fund
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-823T4N

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Country: Ethiopia
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Job Title - Finance/Admin Director, Ethiopia
Closing Date - 22 Feb 2010
Organisation  - International Medical Corps
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7ZX72W

Job Title - SCMS Deputy Director, Technical Operations, Ethiopia
Closing Date - 01 Mar 2010
Organisation  - Management Sciences for Health
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-82439Q

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Country: Guinea
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Job Title - Program Director, Guinea, Guinea (Conakry)
Closing Date - 23 Mar 2010
Organisation  - ChildFund International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7ZXFZA

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Country: Kenya
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Job Title - ACORD EXTERNAL AUDIT, Kenya
Closing Date - 26 Feb 2010
Organisation  - Agency for Co-operation and Research in Development
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7ZXHEG

Job Title - Senior Technical Advisor, Kenya
Closing Date - 15 Mar 2010
Organisation  - International Rescue Committee
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7ZWQ6G

Job Title - Analyst, Kenya (Kilifi Town, Coast province)
Closing Date - 31 Dec 2010
Organisation  - KOMAZA
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-822ETE

Job Title - Crop Production Operations Associate, Kenya (Kilifi Town, Coast province)
Closing Date - 31 Dec 2010
Organisation  - KOMAZA
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-822EK9

Job Title - Crop Production R&D Associate, Kenya (Kilifi Town, Coast
province)
Closing Date - 31 Dec 2010
Organisation  - KOMAZA
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-822ERG

Job Title - Field Learning & Development Associate, Kenya (Kilifi Town,
Coast province)
Closing Date - 31 Dec 2010
Organisation  - KOMAZA
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-822EN9

Job Title - Fundraising & Communications Director, Kenya (Kilifi Town,
Coast province)
Closing Date - 31 Dec 2010
Organisation  - KOMAZA
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-822E9T

Job Title - Project Associate, Kenya (Kilifi Town, Coast province)
Closing Date - 31 Dec 2010
Organisation  - KOMAZA
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-822EE4

Job Title - Value Capture Director, Kenya (Kilifi Town, Coast province)
Closing Date - 31 Dec 2010
Organisation  - KOMAZA
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-822E6V

Job Title - Value Capture R&D Associate, Kenya (Kilifi Town, Coast
province)
Closing Date - 31 Dec 2010
Organisation  - KOMAZA
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-822EH7

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Country: Liberia
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Job Title - Agribusiness Specialist, Liberia
Closing Date - 23 Feb 2010
Organisation  - ACDI/VOCA
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7ZXR7V

Job Title - Enterprise Development Specialist, Liberia, Liberia
Closing Date - 23 Feb 2010
Organisation  - ACDI/VOCA
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7ZXS73

Job Title - Livelihood Initiatives Development Manager, Liberia  , Liberia
Closing Date - 26 Mar 2010
Organisation  - ACDI/VOCA
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-824KYB

Job Title - Systems Capacity Building Manager, Liberia (Various)
Closing Date - 22 Feb 2010
Organisation  - Medical Emergency Relief International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7ZXN8W

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Country: Rwanda
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Job Title - Technical Advisor, Rwanda (Kigali)
Closing Date - 19 Feb 2010
Organisation  - CBM
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-823D8G

Job Title - Senior Strategic Information Advisor, Rwanda (Kigali)
Closing Date - 26 Feb 2010
Organisation  - Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-824SDE

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Country: Sierra Leone
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Job Title - Economic Development Coordinator, Sierra Leone
Closing Date - 26 Feb 2010
Organisation  - CARE
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7ZXLZT

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Country: Somalia
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Job Title - Programme Manager - Emergency Response, Somalia (Baidoa)
Closing Date - 21 Feb 2010
Organisation  - Concern
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-823EFR

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Country: Sudan (the)
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Job Title - Head of Mission Sudan, Sudan (the)
Closing Date - 19 Feb 2010
Organisation  - Comité d'Aide Médicale
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-823LDT

Job Title - Specialist in Surgery for a Programme in Southern Sudan, Sudan
(the)
Closing Date - 28 Feb 2010
Organisation  - Doctors with Africa CUAMM
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-823LFW

Job Title - Health Coordinator, Sudan (the)
Closing Date - 15 Mar 2010
Organisation  - International Rescue Committee
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7ZWRKQ

Job Title - Area Program Director - Southern Kordofan / Abyei, Sudan (the)
(Abyei)
Closing Date - 23 Mar 2010
Organisation  - Mercy Corps
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7ZXFWY

Job Title - Program Manager, Sudan (the) (Kadugli or Kauda)
Closing Date - 27 Mar 2010
Organisation  - Mercy Corps
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-823DAV

Job Title - Program Manager, Sudan (the) (Renk)
Closing Date - 27 Mar 2010
Organisation  - Mercy Corps
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-823DCF

Job Title - Program Manager, Sudan (the) (Malakal)
Closing Date - 27 Mar 2010
Organisation  - Mercy Corps
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-823DDU

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Country: Togo
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Job Title - Country Representative Togo, Togo
Closing Date - 25 Mar 2010
Organisation  - Population Services International
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-822TAF

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Country: Uganda
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Job Title - Chief of Party, Uganda (Kampala)
Closing Date - 19 Feb 2010
Organisation  - CARE
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7ZXR8P

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Country: Zambia
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Job Title - Staff for HIV/AIDS Project, Zambia
Closing Date - 20 Feb 2010
Organisation  - Management Sciences for Health
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-8255LL

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Country: Zimbabwe
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Job Title - Chief of Party, Single Year Assistance Program (SYAP), Zimbabwe
Closing Date - 25 Mar 2010
Organisation  - Catholic Relief Services
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-823KD9

Job Title - Program Manager II - M&E Coordinator, Single Year Assistance
Program (SYAP), Zimbabwe
Closing Date - 25 Mar 2010
Organisation  - Catholic Relief Services
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-823KF9

Job Title - Program Manager II/M&E Coordinator, Single Year Assistance
Program (SYAP) , Zimbabwe
Closing Date - 25 Mar 2010
Organisation  - Catholic Relief Services
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-824PRE

Job Title - Project Director, Zimbabwe
Closing Date - 15 Mar 2010
Organisation  - International Rescue Committee
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7ZWNWD

Job Title - Gender Budgeting Adviser, Zimbabwe (Harare)
Closing Date - 17 Feb 2010
Organisation  - Progressio
URL Address  - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-824PB4

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Deputy Country Director, Programs -- Niger +b

 

Posted by: Lori Tiller

 

Name of company or organization : Helen Keller International 

 

Place of Assignment :  Niger   

 

Job description : Established in 1915 with Helen Keller as a founding trustee, Helen Keller International (HKI) works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.  Headquartered in New York City, HKI currently offers programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia as well as in the United States.  The organization combats the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research.  Each year, their programs directly benefit millions of people, and children are a primary concern.  HKI programs address malnutrition, cataract, trachoma, onchocerciasis, refractive error and diabetic retinopathy.

 

With nearly 600 staff and an annual cash operating budget of over $35 million, the organization has undergone significant growth over the past decade.  The Africa region has grown from four country programs in 1997 to thirteen at present.  With the recent major funding from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) for both vitamin A supplementation and response to the food price crisis, along with a robust pipeline from diverse donors for nutrition and neglected tropical diseases, the Africa region is positioned for another surge in growth.  To assist in the delivery of its programs, HKI is recruiting for a Deputy Country Director for one of its flagship programs in the Sahel Region – Niger.

 

Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Deputy Country Director of Programs will oversee all project planning/design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, ensuring timely, effective and compliant programming in accordance with HKI programming principles and donor requirements.   Major responsibility areas include:

 

Project Development:

•        Identify and seek out funding opportunities that support the country program objectives.

•        Participate in operational and strategic planning of the country senior management team; support the development of the Annual Program Plan, including ensuring this is in alignment with the agency’s strategic plan, and budget.

•        Coordinate and develop terms of reference and supervise consultants and other technical support resources needed for program-related activities.

•        Strengthen staff and partner capacity in project development.

•        Coordinate project design and proposal development processes by working with field, Regional and Headquarters technical, development and operational staff.

•        Play an active role in identifying and obtaining support for new initiatives that foster and improve the strategic objectives of the country office.

 

Program Oversight:

•        Oversee the design and implementation of effective work plans that allow for timely and ongoing progress review of all key outputs.

•        Ensure that project implementation is in accordance with HKI established plans, policies and procedures and HKI core values.

•        Work with staff and partners to ensure strong M/E systems are in place for the development of regular project monitoring systems, the agency’s shared indicator system, as well as for special studies and project evaluations, including baseline, mid-term and end-of-project.

•        Conduct field-level monitoring; provide timely and constructive feedback and support to HKI and partner project staff.

•        Continuously monitor and identify necessary technical assistance or other project inputs that may be needed including recommending actions to obtain technical assistance or inputs from local consultants, Africa Regional Office or headquarters.

•        Work with project and finance staff to review all budgets on a monthly basis to identify either over or under spending trends, and if significant trends are noted to alert the Country Director for appropriate action.

•        Review all budgets, in collaboration with finance managers, on a regular basis to ensure adherence to HKI and donor requirements.

•        Mentor staff and contribute to an atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development.

•        Work closely with the Country Director to address all issues raised by HKI staff, donors or respective line ministries regarding program implementation.

•        Work with project staff to ensure all financial and narrative reports are submitted to donor and Regional and HQ office (as required) in a timely and compliant manner.

•        Work with project staff to ensure the proper maintenance of all files, records and documents relating to HKI activities of the project.

•        Ensure all projects are properly closed in accordance with HKI and donor requirements

 

Coordination with partners:

•        Work with project staff to ensure partners are knowledgeable of HKI’s technical and financial policies and procedures, and donor compliance requirements.

•        Ensure that project staff have the skills and tools necessary to build partner capacity.

•        Coordinate with respective line ministries/officials and other organizations working in the sector to build strategic partnerships.

•        Ensure that HKI programs are recognized/promoted and implemented in accordance with national agendas.

•        Participate in meetings and seminars within HKI, nationally, and internationally as requested by the Country Director.

 

Job qualifications : Professional Skills:

•        Masters degree or equivalent in development, public health, program management, international development or other relevant field

•        Minimum 7 years working for an international organization in the area of development, public health

•        Minimum 5 years experience in project management

•        Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, including fluency in spoken and written English and French

•        Strong budget management skills

•        Substantial experience with a variety of donors including USAID, European Commission and UNICEF an advantage

•        Demonstrated ability in project design and proposal writing

•        Experience with monitoring and evaluation tools and systems

•        Proven track record with institutional strengthening and partnership building

 

Personal Skills:

•        Ability to work independently, but also coordinate effectively as part of a team

•        Strong analytical and organizational skills

•        Excellent inter-personal skills; demonstrating diplomacy and tact

•        Proven ability to effectively manage people and to build teams

•        Demonstrable respect for all persons regardless of religion, ethnicity, class or gender

•        Willingness to travel within the country and West Africa region

 

Education : Masters degree   

 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term        

 

Start-up date : As soon as possible 

 

Deadline for submission of applications : February 19, 2010 

 

Submit applications to : Marily Knieriemen        at this email address hkihr@hki.org  

 

Instructions to applicants : To apply:  Qualified applicants should submit:  (1) cover letter, (2) current curriculum vitae in English, and (3) a short writing sample (2-3 pages) in English and French to  Ms. Marily Knieriemen, Country Director, mknieriemen@hki.org with a copy to hkihr@hki.org.  The position is open for immediate hiring and applications must be received by February 19, 2010. 

 

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups    

 

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Country Director - Zimbabwe +b

 

Posted by: Lori Tiller

 

Name of company or organization : Helen Keller International

 

Place of Assignment :  Zimbabwe  

 

Job description : Established in 1915 with Helen Keller as a founding trustee, Helen Keller International (HKI) works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.  Headquartered in New York City, HKI currently conducts programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia as well as in the United States.  HKI is known for sustainability, reliability, efficiency and the highest level of technical expertise in fighting and treating blindness and malnutrition.  To accomplish its work, HKI builds the capacity of local governmental, civil society and private sector systems and infrastructure, and promotes the development of sustained, large-scale programs that deliver effective preventative and curative eye health and nutrition services.  The hallmark of the organization¡¦s work is its proven effectiveness in developing, testing and scaling-up health interventions, and integrating them within government and community structures.  HKI works with partners around the world to help meet key provisions of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), selected by all 191 United Nations member states, as well as VISION2020, The Right to Sight.

 

With nearly 600 staff and an annual cash operating budget of over $35 million, HKI is seeking a Country Director for its Zimbabwe program.

 

Country Program Overview:

The Country Director in Zimbabwe represents HKI and is responsible for program oversight and expansion.  The current program focuses on nutrition and child survival.  We work in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare, UNICEF and others to strengthen the national vitamin A supplementation program and we anticipate expanding into other areas including nutrition/HIV, nutrition/food security, food fortification, policy development and nutrition capacity development.

 

Scope of the position:

The Country Director (CD) is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the HKI-Zimbabwe program and management of project personnel to achieve the objectives agreed to in grants and contracts.  The CD, in collaboration with regional and Headquarters staff, is responsible for generating funding from international and bilateral agencies, corporations, and individuals to continue and expand project activities in Zimbabwe.  The CD is responsible for implementing strategic plans to further the overall mission and specific programs of HKI that meet the evolving needs and conditions in Zimbabwe.  The CD is responsible for overall program design and proposal development; program implementation and reporting; grant management; financial planning; and human resource planning and management.  The CD represents HKI in formal and informal meetings with Zimbabwe government officials, international donor agencies, and national technical advisory groups pertinent to HKI project activities.

 

This position is based in Harare, Zimbabwe, reports to the Deputy Regional Director for East, Central and Southern Africa, and closely collaborates with the HKI Africa Regional Office and headquarters staff.

 

Job qualifications :

„X     Minimum of a Masters degree in public health, nutrition, development, agriculture, management or related field, with strong preference given to doctoral level degree

„X     Minimum five (5) years demonstrated experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation, including strong background in management of nutrition programs

„X     Demonstrated capacity to mobilize program funding including donor cultivation and grants writing

„X     Demonstrated ability to manage staff and administrative and financial activities in developing country programs

„X     Experience in data analysis and interpretation is highly desirable

„X     Excellent oral and written English, including the ability to quickly synthesize complex technical and programmatic issues into concise communications

„X     Demonstrated ability to undertake high-level representation and advocacy

 

Education : Masters degree 

 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

 

Start-up date : As soon as possible

 

Deadline for submission of applications : February 19, 2010

 

Submit applications to : Anu Narayan at this email address anarayan@hki.org  

 

Instructions to applicants : The initial contract is for two years with possibility of renewal depending on funding.  Qualified candidates should submit:  (1) cover letter; (2) current curriculum vitae in English; and (3) a short writing sample (2-3 pages) in English to Ms. Anu Narayan, anarayan@hki.org noting ¡§CD Zimbabwe¡¨ in the subject heading, with a copy to Human Resources at hkihr@hki.org.  The position is open for immediate hiring and applications must be received by February 19, 2010. 

 

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

 

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Haiti Communications Officer +b

 

Posted by: Sharhonda Ford

 

Name of company or organization : World Relief

 

Place of Assignment :  Haiti  

 

Job description : Communications Office – Haiti

 

***Must be fluent in French - Creole Preferred*** GENERAL FUNCTION: To execute, monitor, and/or manage all communications activities (internal and external) relating to the program to enhance story-telling, multimedia and other communications about the emergency response in Haiti. French fluency essential.

 

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES:

• Establish clear channels, modes, and parameters of communication between the disaster response team on the ground and the HQ office related to marketing, development and communications activities.

• Manage all communications activity, gathering human interest stories and program updates regularly to share with the HQ team and partners, as appropriate.

• Produce regularly (or as circumstances dictate), appropriate articles, news bulletins, and press releases that can be used to convey the work to their various constituents.

• Produce multimedia resources—photos and video—to communicate the work happening in Haiti.

• Monitor communication related to the emergency situation and share with appropriate parties.

• Work with the HQ staff to manage web content, e-blasts and other e-content.

• Maintain and regularly update social networking accounts—Facebook, twitter and other sites as appropriate.

• Produce and maintain a photo library for use in print, online and to share with partners.

• Manage any communications-related visits from partners, including church and staff groups.

• Serve as translator for US-based teams when appropriate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism or a relevant communications field

• Previous documented experience of professional public communication

• Experience in writing, photography and video.

• Competence in the use of MS Office.

• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

• Prior experience in a development context, preferably in a disaster or complex emergency

• Foreign language ability, French and/or Creole.

• Previous employment with a humanitarian agency, preferred.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a field based position and will require exposure to high temperatures, bright sun, wind and conditions normally associated with arid environments.

• The incumbent should expect to spend considerable time traveling by land over rough terrain.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is based in Haiti, with Port-au-Prince as the principle center of operations.

• Operating environment is volatile and accommodations rudimentary.

For World Relief staff, Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

 

Legal Background in the United States World Relief is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. This means that we conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of World Relief as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs, so that all staff share the same religious commitment.

 

Education : Bachelors degree 

 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

 

Start-up date : ASAP

 

Deadline for submission of applications : 2/28/2010

 

Submit applications to : World Relief at this email address NA

 

Instructions to applicants : Apply on-line at www.wr.org   

 

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

 

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Haiti Country Director +b

 

Posted by: Sharhonda Ford

 

Name of company or organization : World Relief

 

Place of Assignment :  Haiti  

 

Job description : Haiti Country Director

 

REPORTS TO: Director, Disaster Response

 

LOCATION: Port-au-Prince, Haiti with travel throughout Haiti POST: Unaccompanied

 

GENERAL FUNCTION: Provide specific technical assistance in damage and needs assessment, information management, response planning, coordination of relief operations, mobilization and management of international resources. Conduct or participate in post emergency evaluations to review the response effort identifying gaps that need to be filled. Ensure that DR specific policies and procedures, templates and Standard Operating Procedures, as they are developed, are incorporated into operational programs and complied with.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop and implement approved World Relief (WR) programs in Haiti consistent with WR’s mission of empowering the local church to serve the most vulnerable.

2. Develop and strengthen appropriate institutional structures, controls, and strategies for all short-term and long-term WR work, with special attention to establishing strong partnerships with existing churches and other national institutions.

3. Provide strong leadership to a growing and diverse organization, with direct oversight and management of the senior leadership team.

4. Recruit, hire, train, and supervise WR staff in Haiti. Actively provide spiritual leadership and oversight to the entire WR team in Haiti.

5. Ensure consistent funding from bilateral, multilateral and other donors, and U.S. partner churches to augment the resources provided from WR’s general fund.

6. Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reports comparing objectives with results achieved.

7. Cultivate partnerships with local churches, denominations, and church bodies. Oversee and lead relationship building with key U.S. partner churches, including hosting vision teams, work teams, and ministry teams. Actively communicate with U.S. partner churches through email, phone conversations, and visits to U.S. churches.

8. Manage all expenditures of WR funds within approved budgets and in the best interests of WR and its beneficiaries.

9. Represent WR to government, donor, church, and community leaders and other stakeholders.

10. Ensure that WR operations in Haiti conform to all applicable laws and regulations and that all required reports are submitted punctually.

11. Ensure adherence to World Relief financial management, accounting, and reporting policies and procedures.

12. Ensure deliverance of monthly, quarterly and annual financial data for consolidation in headquarters, including required audit schedules.

13. Responsible to approve and verify acquisition and delivery of all major purchases, liquidation of cash advances as well as the execution of sound cash

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. University degree in related field. Masters degree preferred. Business management and leadership experience is highly valued.

2. A minimum of five years experience in International relief and development work with progressive leadership responsibilities and proven resource development skills, or a minimum of ten years experience in business management and leadership with progressively increasing responsibilities.

3. Experience in administration of U.S. government grants and experience with budgeting in a multi-project and multi-funding environment.

4. Strong oral and written communication skills in English and conversational French. Knowledge of local languages (Creole) a plus.

5. Ability to represent WR well to partners, donors, churches, and government officials.

6. Passionate commitment to Jesus Christ and to the mission of World Relief, with the ability to transmit this vision to others; and a strong commitment to seeing the local Haitian church empowered and strengthened to serve its local community in the name of Jesus Christ.

 

For World Relief staff, Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

 

Legal Background in the United States World Relief is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. This means that we conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of World Relief as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs, so that all staff share the same religious commitment.

 

Education : Bachelors degree 

 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

 

Start-up date : ASAP

 

Deadline for submission of applications : 2/28/2010

 

Submit applications to : World Relief at this email address NA

 

Instructions to applicants : apply on-line at www.wr.org   

 

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

 

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