PROGRAMME SPECIALIST, NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

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TECHNICAL SPECIALIST- POVERTY AND ENVIRONMENT INITIATIVE (PEI)

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Site Coordinator-LIFT II Project - Iringa

Position Summary:
The position will be responsible for overall project implementation in Iringa town and other sites in region. Also will oversee and develop referral systems within each community.

Main Responsibilities will entail:
• Supporting project development and design of referral systems at in Iringa town and nearby communities. Project activities include the implementation of a referral system that links hospital clients with existing community services.
• Being responsible for monitoring and arranging support to promote technical quality of the program.
• Leading monthly monitoring meetings with local implementing partners to ensure timely and effective program implementation.
• Conducting regular meetings with stakeholders and target groups and representing the organization in relevant meetings and other forums at the site(s).
• Working closely with local government agencies (hospitals, governmental coordinating bodies) and implementing agencies (NGOs, CBOs, FBOs, business leaders) and public and private health facilities, at the respective site to ensure timely implementation of and participation in project activities.
• Routinely collecting and analyzing information on project implementation and compile and submit monthly and quarterly narrative and program monitoring data reports on time.
• Articulating progress and challenges to Country Coordinator and other project team leaders.
• Conducting ongoing monitoring and evaluation of project activities at the site emphasizing quality programming.
• Developing and/or strengthening strategic partnership forums and alliances for an expanded response to HIV and AIDS at the site level.

Minimum requirement
• Experience working in a moderately supervised role as part of a larger team.
• Mastery in the following computer programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Fluent in Swahili and ability to communicate at a basic level in English.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in social sciences or public health.
• At least three years’ experience in HIV and AIDS programming.
• Experience reporting program progress using basic statistics (mean, frequency, range, etc.).
• Experience working with local government authorities.
• Possess a driving license and be able to drive motorbike.
• Knowledge of existing medical infrastructure referral system and ability to travel to nearby communities outside of Iringa Town via motorbike

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

DEADLINE IS 30 NOVEMBER 2014
Interested candidates may please submit applications, CV/Resume to:
Human Resources Department, FHI 360,
P.O.Box 78082 Dar es Salaam

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Assistant Research Officer (International Trade Policy) (Two Posts)

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Young People in the Commonwealth
Young people (under 30) constitute more than 60% of the population of the Commonwealth,
and the wellbeing and development of this 1.2 billion youth cohort are essential to the
success of the Commonwealth and its 53 member states.
The Commonwealth sees young people as assets to their societies, with a proven capability
to contribute to and lead change. It is vital to ensure they are developed and empowered
to realise their individual potential, and to contribute to their countries’ development and
the success of the Commonwealth.
Accordingly, under its Young Professionals Programme (YPP), the Commonwealth is
designating a number of junior technical positions for young people.

Economic Policy Division
The Economic Policy Division is responsible for the Secretariat’s programmes on national
and international economic issues and, with other divisions, for assisting member countries
to improve economic policy-making, management and governance. The Division plays a key
role in helping to identify solutions to the economic problems affecting Commonwealth
developing countries; in achieving an international consensus on these solutions through
analytical/ diagnostic work and advocacy; and in providing policy advice to governments.
Practical assistance for economic development is a core Secretariat activity and a high
priority for governments.

The International Trade Policy (ITP) Section undertakes policy-oriented research and
analysis and advocacy work on international trade and related development issues as per
the Commonwealth Secretariat Strategic Plan with the objective of helping member
countries achieve effective policy mechanism for integration into and effective participation
in the global trading system. The work programme is directed towards: promoting policy
approaches and actions that aim at fostering multilateral and regional trade, taking account of special requirements of certain developing member country groups in international trade;
enhancing member governments’ capacity to adapt and develop trade policies in tune with
changes in the international trading system; helping member countries and stakeholders
assess the implications arising from emerging developments in regional and multilateral
trade; prompting effective national and regional strategies and approaches to trade cooperation;
and providing policy advice and other forms of assistance with regards to regional
integration involving Commonwealth countries and their greater participation in global
trade.
The Section’s activities include undertaking policy analysis and providing informed inputs to
assist Commonwealth Members effectively formulate trade policy, negotiate and implement
multilateral and regional trade agreements, better appreciate the likely implications arising
from emerging trade-related developments and consider appropriate policy measures and
other actions for dealing with them; organising workshops and other events to promote
capacity-building in the related areas; and facilitating dialogue and international consensusbuilding
in support of the adoption of pro-development positions, particularly considering
the special development challenges of Commonwealth countries belonging to the groups of
small and vulnerable economies, least developed countries and Sub-Saharan Africa. In
addition, the Section also contributes to the Division’s and Secretariat’s work on general
development issues.
Job Summary
The Young Professional Officer will be responsible for providing the International Trade
Policy Section technical and administrative support for delivery of analytical work,
organisation of advocacy meetings and capacity building workshops, and preparation and
documentation of policy work. Reporting to the Head of Section of International Trade
Policy, the post holder will undertake policy research including data analysis, literature
review and provide support to the team in key areas of Section’s trade policy work.
Key Accountabilities
 Assist the ITP Section with literature review, data analysis, information gathering
and analytical work on trade and trade-related development issues;
 Work with the relevant Advisers in conducting analysis on multilateral and regional
trade negotiation issues of interest to member countries;
 Assist the Section with data work involving Commonwealth countries’ trade
performance and intra-Commonwealth trade flows;
 Assist the ITP Section in the preparatory processes for major publication projects
and their dissemination;
 Assist the Section in preparing analytical and briefing papers on such issues of
interest as multilateral and regional trade negotiations, supply chains, South-South
trade, and other trade-related emerging and development issues;
 Assist Advisers/Head of Section with research and data analysis for preparing papers
and presentations in different forums;  Assist the Section with the preparation of terms of reference and contracts for
external consultants, organising meetings, workshops and conferences as part of the
programme of activities;
 Assist in and conduct other trade-related research as required, and contributes to
speeches, presentations and talking points for senior officials.
 Adhere to the Gender Equality values of the Commonwealth as enshrined in the
Charter and Secretariat’s Gender Equality Policy.
 Performs any other duties as may be required from time to time.
Person Specification
This role forms part of the Young Professionals Programme (YPP), so to be considered
candidates must be no older than 27 years old as at the close of applications.
Education:
 A strong first degree in Economics, International Trade or related discipline.
 A relevant post graduate qualification is highly desirable.
Experience:
 At least one year of demonstrated work experience in the area of Economics or
International Trade. The work experience may be gained through a combination of paid
employment, post graduate research, and placement or internship positions.
 Good data analysis/quantitative skills and experience of working on international trade
agreements and/or the functioning of international trade organisations such as the
World Trade Organisation will be advantageous.
Knowledge and Skills:
 Excellent understanding of international trade theories and their applications.
 Ability to review the literature and other information to prepare concise reports.
 Ability to organise, plan and prioritise workload, efficiently and accurately within
tight deadlines with minimum supervision.
 Excellent written and oral communication skills.
 Ability to interpret complex trade data/information and instructions.
 Ability to maintain confidentiality as appropriate.
 Ability to work autonomously and in teams.Competencies:
Working with Others
Regularly shares information of value with colleagues
Shows commitment to delivering on key agreements made to colleagues
Makes an effort to view a situation from the other party’s perspective as well
Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to colleagues’ pressures
Develops a wide network, including senior level contacts to facilitate activities and further own
knowledge
Develops long term relationships across cultures and/or geographical boundaries
Uses relationships to identify the best people to help in the completion of tasks
Tactfully deals with difficult people to gain buy-in and manage their expectations
Communication
Interacts and communicates effectively with internal/external contacts
Ensures information is communicated to all the appropriate people
Provides feedback to more senior colleagues effectively, providing justification where necessary
Uses the correct method of communication, depending on the message and the audience
Anticipates objections in dialogues and prepares convincing responses
Writes reports and papers that are succinct accounts of key information
Developing & Applying Professional Expertise
Proactively identifies how to develop specialist knowledge
Takes learning from previous experience and applies it appropriately
Demonstrates willingness to learn new skills and/or approaches
Respect for Diversity
Works effectively with people from all backgrounds
Treats all people with dignity and respect. Treats men and women equally
Shows respect and understanding of diverse points of view and demonstrates understanding in
daily work and decision making
Examine own biases and behaviours to avoid stereotypical responses and does not discriminate
against any individual or group
Identifies biases in systems & processes
Adhering to Principles and Values
Adapts professional style to suit different situations with different individuals where appropriate
Takes ownership of assigned tasks, honours deadlines
Ensures timely delivery of outputs within defined cost and quality standard parametersAdapting and Innovating
Recognises opportunities for improvement and proposes change with impact and effect
Drives forward improvements and innovations within own area of responsibility, adding value
where appropriate
Quickly grasps new concepts and how to apply them
Demonstrates flexibility e.g. by working beyond own remit in order to achieve an objective
Will effectively reorganise activities when faced with changing contexts and demands
Promotes new ideas that are picked up by senior colleagues
Adapts personal style to meet the needs of others

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UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship Programme

Objective of the Programme

The UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi Research Fellowships Programme (UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship Programme) funded under the Japanese Funds-in-Trust for the capacity-building of Human Resources will aim, in particular, to impact on capacity-building and research activities in the following areas:

• Environment (with particular emphasis on water sciences);
• Intercultural Dialogue;
• Information and Communication Technologies; and
• Peaceful conflict resolution.

Eligibility and Conditions for Applications

Applicants, a maximum of TWO from each applying National Commission, must meet the following general criteria:

1.  Candidates under this Programme must be post-graduate researchers, already holding either an M.A. or M.Sc. degree (or equivalent) and wishing to pursue research work abroad (preferably in their own region) with a view to enhancing knowledge in one of the four specific fields mentioned in paragraph D.1 below. Thus, those who are in the process of completing their Master’s degree must have completed it PRIOR to taking up their Fellowship.
2. Candidates must be persons of high intellectual promise who may be expected to make significant contributions to their country on return.
3. Candidates must be no more than 40 years of age. Thus, applicants born before 1 January 1975 will not be considered under the Programme.
4. The selected Fellow must carry out the research under the auspices of an academic supervisor in a host institution. Confirmation of acceptance from the academic supervisor is imperative.
5. Priority attention will be given to: * Women candidatures  * Candidates from least developed countries (LDCs)  * African researchers
6. Candidates must be proficient in reading and writing the language of instruction in the proposed country of study/research.

CONDITIONS FOR APPLICATION

Domains of research:
» Environment (with particular emphasis on Water Sciences, Water Issues, Climate Change, Engineering Capacity Building in the Developing World)
» Intercultural Dialogue
» Information and Communication Technologies
» Peaceful Conflicts Resolution

Duration of proposed research:

minimum: 3 months
maximum: 9 months

Closing date for receipt of applications: 26 December 2014

For more information, visit the official page of this opportunity

http://www.unesco.org/new/en/fellowships/programmes/unescokeizo-obuchi-japan-young-researchers-fellowships-programme-unescokeizo-obuchi-research-fellowships-programme/

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Call for Nominations

Call for Nominations:

 Civil society speaker in the 10 December

United Nations event to launch

the International Decade for People of African Descent

Dear Colleagues, At the request of the Office of the President of the General Assembly (OPGA), the  UN Non-Governmental Liaison Service (UN-NGLS) is conducting an open process to obtain nominations for a civil society speaker in the UN event to officially launch the International Decade for People of African Descent, which will take place at UN Headquarters in New York on Human Rights Day, 10 December from 3:00-6:00pm. Criteria for candidates for this role are outlined in Section A below. The individual selected will receive travel funding. Anyone may submit nominations. Please read this entire email if you will participate in this process, as it has a few steps and specific requirements. Kindly note: this nomination process is not open to candidates from the private corporate sector. Please consider these documents when deciding upon candidates to nominate:  1) the concept note for the event. 2) the provisional programme for the event.

A. Criteria for Candidates

Before submitting a nominee, please confirm the candidate:

1) is a person of African descent.

2) is a representative of a civil society organization, officially authorized to speak on behalf of the organization.

3) has a proven track record of effective work to promote respect, protection and fulfilment of human rights and fundamental freedoms for people of African descent.

4) is familiar with the  Durban Declaration and Programme of Action.

5) has experience with presenting human rights issues in public fora, and a demonstrated ability to engage constructively with a variety of stakeholders.

6) is a compelling public speaker (the online nomination form requests links to writing samples or remarks delivered at speaking engagements).

7) is available to be at UN Headquarters in New York by 8:30am on 10 December, and for travel to and from New York if necessary.

8) possesses a Visa for travel to the United States, or is able to obtain one within a week of notification of selection. The Office of the President of the General Assembly will provide an invitation letter to the selected candidate to support a Visa application.

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ACT 2015 MENA Regional Advocacy Workshop

ACT 2015 is a youth mobilization initiative led by the PACT, a coalition of 25 youth organizations, in partnership with UNAIDS. ACT 2015 aims to secure a post 2015 development framework that integrates and advances sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and the HIV response.

In support of this critical initiative,  the PACT, in collaboration with the UNAIDS Regional Support Team, is hosting the ACT 2015 phase 3 MENA* regional workshop on the training of the trainers for the Advocacy strategy toolkit (developed in Phase 2) which will be held in English, in Cairo for the scheduled dates 2-4 February 2015.

Organizations applying to attend the workshop must submit a letter of interest that includes:

1. rationale for why their organization should be selected based on criteria listed below, and
2. rationale for the nominated young leader to attend the workshop on behalf of the organization, based on criteria listed below.

Criteria for selection of the organization are as follows:

(1) Demonstrated experience in the area of HIV and SRHR

(2) Demonstrated experience or interest in national level advocacy and lobbying

(3) Demonstrated experience in working and coordinating with other youth organizations

(4) Youth-led or youth serving

(5) Working with young key populations (young people who inject drugs, young people involved in selling sex; young men who have sex with men; young transgender people, youth people living with HIV) is a strong plus.

Criteria for selection of the nominated young leader to attend on behalf of the organization:

1. 18-29 years old
2. Proficiency in English;
3. Previous experience or strong interest in national level advocacy;
4. Knowledge in sexual and reproductive health and rights and HIV for young people;
5. Good speaking and writing skills;
6. Interest in understanding the post-2015 process;
7. Ability to deliver on tight deadlines.

Selected candidates will receive necessary skills in advocacy to lead the national ACT-2015 initiative together with their organizations and local partners. Upon return, the candidate will be requested to present an overview and outcomes of the workshop to their organization, discuss next steps for involvement in phase three of ACT 2015 and beyond and report back to the ACT 2015 team within the period of 2 months on actions to be taken by the organization

Please send your application to Rupa Bhadra, Youth and Social Organizing Officer, UNAIDS RSTBhadraR@unaids.org. The Deadline for organizations to submit letters of interest: Monday, November 24. 

*MENA countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, UAE, West Bank and Gaza and Yemen

- See more at: http://www.crowdoutaids.org/wordpress/call-for-applications-act-2015-phase-3-middle-east-and-north-africa-mena-regional-advocacy-workshop/#sthash.fjj4jpG3.dpuf

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International Year of Family Farming

First edition of Cirad's annual event « See You in Brussels ». 

The 2014 edition is dedicated to the "International Year of Family Farming: lessons learnt and post-2014 priorities" 

December 2^nd from 5 to 7 pm.

The programme, inscription procedure and information on the venue can be found on the following website:  

http://seeyouinbrussels.cirad.fr/.

For logistical purposes, please register before 

 Wednesday, November 26th.

Feel free to circulate this invitation !

Looking forward to meeting you on the 2^nd!

Best regards,

The See You in Brussels organization committee

www.cirad.fr

 

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Conference: Policies for Competitive Smallholder Livestock Production

Conference: Policies for Competitive Smallholder Livestock Production

4 March  - 6 March 2015

Gaborone, Botswana

The Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA) in collaboration with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) will hold a conference with the theme "Policies for Competitive Smallholder Livestock Production".

The conference aims to provide an opportunity for African and international scientists and the broader stakeholder groups in the livestock production sector to discuss competitiveness in livestock production systems and improving the livelihoods of livestock farmers, especially smallholder farmers with emphasis on Southern Africa. 

The broader objectives of the conference are to gather researchers, policy makers and development partners work in the area of assessing competitiveness in agricultural food production and marketing, and to provide answers to various questions rotating around four thematic areas. It is hoped that at the end of the conference, there will be specific recommendations for the key questions and how to enhance competitiveness of smallholder farmers so that they participate more in markets and hence improve their livelihoods. 

The Conference Program Committee is calling for papers/posters that address the various development issues related to competitiveness of smallholder livestock farming in Southern Africa region under the following sub-themes:

• Measures of competitiveness in smallholder livestock production and policy advocacy
• Market access and utilisation
• Role of collective action in enhancing competitiveness of smallholder livestock farmers
• Governments' role in the provision of livestock support services
• Economics of animal health and trade in the competitiveness of smallholder livestock production

Submission of Abstracts: 15 December 2014
Notification of Acceptance: 18 December 2014
Submission of full paper/poster: 30 January 2015
Final Decisions on full papers/posters: 4 February 2015

For more information contact conference organisers:

• Patrick Malope (BIDPA) at pmalope@bidpa.bw
• Sirak Bahta (ILRI) (s.bahta@cgiar.org)
• Hikuepi (Epi) Katjiuongua (ILRI) (H.Katjiuongua@cgiar.org )
• Derek Baker (abaker33@une.edu.au)

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OPPORTUNITY

Free to travel with a free flight ticket to an important international Conference in Tirana, Albania, from December 7th to 11th, 2014? The Commonwealth Secretariat and Commonwealth Youth Council are recommending young leaders… If you want your country to be represented or know anyone in the following countries, please inbox your contacts today or email to: m.leone@commonwealth.int


1. Lesotho 2. Malawi 3. Rwanda 4. Seychelles 5. Swaziland 6. Tanzania 7. Maldives 8. Sri Lanka 9. Antigua and Barbados 10. Bahamas 11. Belize 12. Dominica 13. Grenada 14. Guyana 15. Saint Lucia 16. St Kits 17. St Vincent 18. Cyprus 19. Malta 20. United Kingdom 21. Australia 22. Kiribati 23. Nauru 24. Papua Guinea 25. Samoa 26. Solomon Islands 27. Tonga 28. Tuvalu 29. Vanuatu

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Call for Youth Ambassadors

Building Bridges Foundation in partnership with The Voice of Women Initiative and the African Youth Movement are happy to announce the call for Youth Ambassadors 

From Amsterdam to Cape Town

Building Bridges is a project about realizing a world where young people and women have equal access and opportunities to shape the future they want. We aim to bridge the gap between young people on the ground and decision makers at the United Nations in New York. We do this by cycling through 2o countries on two continents, from the lowlands of the Netherlands to the vast desserts of the Sahara, from rural communities to crowded metropolises. We connect young people on the ground, share moments and worldviews and inspire one another to become agents of change. For more information about the project please read carefully here
Building Bridges Project with achieve its mission with the vibrant collaboration of the Voice of Women Initiative as a leading network using the power of digital media to connect women worldwide and bring them a global voice and The African Youth Movement as a pan-Africanist action-oriented, social movement that strives for the development, active participation and leadership of African youth in the fight for social justice.
We are looking for you when you:
Applicants should be national and residents of the following countries: the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France, Spain, Morocco, Mauritania, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Angola, Namibia, Botswana or South Africa.
The choice of the countries has been made according to the road map below:

From Amsterdam to Cape Town, from the vast desserts of the Sahara to the central highlands of Namibia, from rural communities to crowded metropolises, this adventurous journey’s goal is not to steer. The goal is to connect with young people on the ground, to share stories and to inspire one another to make a change for the world we want. We do this with a special focus on the post-2015 agenda, how do young people and women on the ground envision the world in 2030? And how do they see the role of Gender Equality in their society?

We do this by undertaking an adventurous journey; a journey that leads us on a bicycle through two continents and twenty-one countries. During this ride we will speak to the future leaders from Africa and Europe.

Our Building Bridges team will cycle from Amsterdam to Cape Town to picture the post-2015 agenda from a different perspective, a perspective that focuses on the priorities of young people on the grassroots level and the position of women in the societies that they pass through.




A crucial element of the project is the appointment of Youth Ambassadors in each of the participating countries.
The youth ambassadors will receive ownership over the project in their countries that provide them with the opportunity to champion their vision for a better world. They will lead their peers and the wider community in pursuing the mission of the Building bridges projects.

Eligibility

• Are between 18 – 30 years
• Believe in a world where young people can shape their own future
• Be determined, creative and open-minded
• Have a huge passion for youth-led development
• Have good organizational skills and can work independently
• Are willing to put at least 6-8 hours a week for the Building Bridges project

Responsibilities and tasks of a Youth Ambassador:

• Being both an advocate & activist for the mission of Building Bridges
• Organizing events related to the Building Bridges project
• Writing blogs and creating content on Social Media
• Lead right where you are
• Connect, share, inspire

Gains from being a Youth Ambassadors:

• Get your profile and picture on the Building Bridges website
• Become part of a worldwide network of young people from all layers of society
• Develop real-world experience with being both an advocate and activist.
• Discover where your talents, passions, and the needs of the world intersect.
• Join a group of friends challenging one another to make something awesome happen.

All ambassadors will receive a Certificate of Participation and a Recommendation Letter.
All interested candidates who meet the requirements should send their CV and Cover Letter to vowinitiative@gmail.com 
Please when sending your information, the topic should be “Youth Ambassadors for Building Bridges Project- your country”.
 Deadline to receive your applications is November 20th, 2014

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tanzania - head of tanzania

Closing date: 5pm (East African Time), Thursday 13 November
Contract Length: 2 years, with the possibility of extension based on performance.
Reports to: Country Director, Tanzania.
Interview date: Thursday 20 November (Subject to change)
Salary: 49,550,452 TSH gross per annum
Location: Iringa, Tanzania
We’ve been in Tanzania for the last twenty years, growing, changing and responding to the most urgent issues facing young Tanzanians. Directly reaching over 110,000 young people across 14 regions each year, it is our young volunteers and youth led networks that lead and deliver transformative change. Our work and methodologies have been cited best practice by the World Bank1 and UNICEF and, this year, we are the winner of the 2014 Resolve Award from the Global Leaders Council for Health.
Our next Head of Restless Development (Tanzania) will build on a successful legacy to ensure the highest standards in performance and accountability are achieved across the agency. Based in our Head Office in Iringa (with regular travel to Dar and other operational locations), you will ensure our team of 40+ staff across 4 locations is delivering to the highest operational standards as are required by our strategy, business plan, and annual operational plans and budgets.
You will join at an exciting time, in which we will be evaluating the success of our current strategy and working closely with the Country Director, Management and Board to develop our next strategy and business plan beyond 2015.
Working under the leadership of the Country Director, you will drive internal performance through the management team and 5 business units (Strategy & Direction, People & Performance, Finance & Administration, Fundraising, and Programme Quality) to meet or exceed the targets set against our strategy and business plan.
The successful candidate will be highly systems and process oriented, ensuring that up to date information is available, analysed and acted upon by the management team to address agency level risks and challenges to performance of the business units. You must demonstrate the leadership behaviours we expect to see in our Heads (see our Values below), and able to instil a culture of performance and values based leadership across the whole team. Proactive and solution oriented, you will be able to confidently deputise for the Country Director, and could be a potential Director for Restless Development in the future.
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To apply please follow the instructions in the job description, sending a completed application form to: jobs@restlessdevelopment.org, stating the vacancy job title Tanzania - Head of Tanzania
Closing date for this position is 5pm (East African Time), Thursday 13 November

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Tanzania - DATA AUDIT CONSLTANCY

Closing date: Midnight (Tanzania time), Wednesday 12th November.
Interview date: Rolling basis and may be requested at short notice.
Salary: Fee to be agreed with successful candidate
Hours: To be agreed with successful candidate
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Restless Development is the leading youth-led development agency. We have been working in Tanzania since 1993 and have established an impressive track record in delivering grassroots impact through youth led development programmes aligned to the Government of Tanzania’s poverty reduction plans and Millennium Development Goals.
At Restless Development we have a Big Idea: mobilise young people, empower them with knowledge, data and technology, and the skills to demand change effectively and they’ll drive accountability at a local, national and global level. We’re now testing this hypothesis with our Big Idea Programme, a multidisciplinary approach to youth-led accountability. The Big Idea Programme is launching with pilot projects in Tanzania, Nepal and Ghana where young people will generate and interrogate data, and use it to push for greater participation and increased accountability from decision makers on specific national agendas that matter to them.
Purpose
As part of the programme development phase Restless Development consulted extensively with local partners and conducted desk based research, through these processes we identified a significant gap in data about young people. The purpose of this consultancy is to analyse the extent to which key partners in Tanzania are lacking credible, usable data on young people upon which they can develop effective youth
policies and programmes, and recommend how to take this forward in the Post 2015 framework.
The role of the consultant will be to research available data on young people in at least four national organisations and make recommendations commenting on the opportunities and challenges of youth data.
Intended deliverables:

• Prepare and deliver a paper as part of a series of reports under the working title The Youth Data Gap: Implications for Accountability in the Post 2015 framework. The report should focus on two areas:
• An audit of youth data available to:
• Ministry of Information Youth Culture & Sports
• Tanzania Development Forum for Youth
• National Bureau of Statistics
• University of Dar Es Salaam
• An analysis of the current application of existing data in Tanzania; its potential and limitations for policy development and the implementation and monitoring of the next Sustainable Development Goals

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Reference http://restlessdevelopment.org/tz-data-audit-consultant

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Assistant Communications Officer

The Commonwealth Secretariat is proud to be supporting youth empowerment through our newly created Young Professionals Programme (YPP). The YPP creates multiple opportunities for talented and qualified young people from across the Commonwealth to contribute to our core work through the transference of technical expertise, innovative ideas, specialist knowledge and fresh perspectives.

This Assistant Communications Officer role sits within the Youth Division (YTH) and is focused on providing technical and administrative support for the YTH communication strategy. This includes ensuring strong, dynamic and cutting-edge messages about YTH’s work are communicated through traditional and new media channels.

To be considered for this role you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country aged 27 years or younger at the time applications close. You must have a strong Bachelor degree or higher in a related field such as media, communications or journalism. You also possess at least one year of work experience in designing and delivering creative, cutting-edge and impactful communications concepts and projects.

If you are keen to gain excellent experience in one of the world’s most high-profile youth development programmes and can thrive in our multi-cultural environment, we look forward to hearing from you.

Applicants wishing to join the Young Professionals Programme are advised that a maximum of three applications will be accepted. Visit our jobs page to see currently available roles: thecommonwealth.org/jobs

To be considered, you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country.

Deadline for applications is 17:00 GMT on Monday17 November 2014.
- See more at: http://thecommonwealth.org/jobs/assistant-communications-officer#sthash.lT7wx9Cw.dpuf

The Commonwealth Secretariat is proud to be supporting youth empowerment through our newly created Young Professionals Programme (YPP). The YPP creates multiple opportunities for talented and qualified young people from across the Commonwealth to contribute to our core work through the transference of technical expertise, innovative ideas, specialist knowledge and fresh perspectives.
This Assistant Communications Officer role sits within the Youth Division (YTH) and is focused on providing technical and administrative support for the YTH communication strategy. This includes ensuring strong, dynamic and cutting-edge messages about YTH’s work are communicated through traditional and new media channels.
To be considered for this role you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country aged 27 years or younger at the time applications close. You must have a strong Bachelor degree or higher in a related field such as media, communications or journalism. You also possess at least one year of work experience in designing and delivering creative, cutting-edge and impactful communications concepts and projects.
If you are keen to gain excellent experience in one of the world’s most high-profile youth development programmes and can thrive in our multi-cultural environment, we look forward to hearing from you.
Applicants wishing to join the Young Professionals Programme are advised that a maximum of three applications will be accepted. Visit our jobs page to see currently available roles: thecommonwealth.org/jobs  
To be considered, you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country.
Deadline for applications is 17:00 GMT on Monday17 November 2014.
- See more at: http://thecommonwealth.org/jobs/assistant-communications-officer#sthash.lT7wx9Cw.dpuf

The Commonwealth Secretariat is proud to be supporting youth empowerment through our newly created Young Professionals Programme (YPP). The YPP creates multiple opportunities for talented and qualified young people from across the Commonwealth to contribute to our core work through the transference of technical expertise, innovative ideas, specialist knowledge and fresh perspectives.
This Assistant Communications Officer role sits within the Youth Division (YTH) and is focused on providing technical and administrative support for the YTH communication strategy. This includes ensuring strong, dynamic and cutting-edge messages about YTH’s work are communicated through traditional and new media channels.
To be considered for this role you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country aged 27 years or younger at the time applications close. You must have a strong Bachelor degree or higher in a related field such as media, communications or journalism. You also possess at least one year of work experience in designing and delivering creative, cutting-edge and impactful communications concepts and projects.
If you are keen to gain excellent experience in one of the world’s most high-profile youth development programmes and can thrive in our multi-cultural environment, we look forward to hearing from you.
Applicants wishing to join the Young Professionals Programme are advised that a maximum of three applications will be accepted. Visit our jobs page to see currently available roles: thecommonwealth.org/jobs  
To be considered, you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country.
Deadline for applications is 17:00 GMT on Monday17 November 2014.
- See more at: http://thecommonwealth.org/jobs/assistant-communications-officer#sthash.lT7wx9Cw.dpuf

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PhD scholarships

DIVERSIFYING FOOD SYSTEMS
Horticultural Innovations and Learning for Improved Nutrition and
Livelihood in East Africa
(HORTINLEA)
Programme "GlobE - Global Food Security"
National Research Strategy BioEconomy 2030 of the Federal Republic of Germany
Call for Applications
Applications for the Doctoral Programme within the framework of the joint international research
project HORTINLEA are welcome.
The general objective of project HORTINLEA is to address pressing challenges of undernutrition,
poverty and sustainability and to improve the livelihood and nutritional situation in particular of the
rural and urban poor in East Africa by producing knowledge helping to improve and increase
horticultural production especially of indigenous vegetables. Interdisciplinary results will be achieved
by building on research within the following areas of interest:
Water use efficiency
Integrated pest management
Soil fertility management
Quality assurance in post-harvest
Human health impacts of vegetables
Variety development
Market trends and consumption habits
Climate change and ecological sustainability
Poverty and vulnerability of households
Gender research
Institutional arrangements of horticulture
Value chain strategies
Transferring knowledge into policies and
practise
For more information about the project please visit: www.hortinlea.org
Scholarship and financing
A competitive salary or scholarship will be provided during the research phase at one of the Kenyan
partner universities and extra stipend to cover costs while conducting research at German partner
universities. The Graduate School regularly offers courses. PhD SCHOLARSHIP POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
The Egerton University and the German Centre for Rural Development (SLE) offer two PhD positions
in the field of climate change. The PhD students will contribute to the Sub-Project 8 (SP8): “Climate
Change and Ecological Sustainability of Horticultural Value Chains” under the supervision of the
Egerton University and Humboldt, SLE and PIK academics.
The central aim of the sub-project 8 is to provide a comprehensive analysis on the impacts of climate
change on horticultural production and environmental sustainability issues, by considering different
farming systems, including smallholders, outgrowers, export farms, and urban/peri-urban glasshouse
production. Based on this analysis, the project shall identify options both for adapting to a changing
climate and for reducing greenhouse gas emissions on farms and along value chains.
Applicants are expected to develop, define and implement their own PhD research project within the
SP8.
Applicants for this PhD positions should have a background in at least one of the following fields:
Economics, agriculture / horticulture, environmental science / natural resources management, rural
development. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree with excellent results. Very good written and
oral English and excellent MS Office skills are essential for this position. Knowledge of German is
beneficial, but not required.
Core eligibility criteria:
 Age: 25-35
 Master’s degree
 National of Kenya, Ethiopia, or Tansania
 Eligible for registration in Humboldt University of Berlin1
 Able to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural team
Of advantage are as well:
 Relevant publications and very good writing skills
 Methods/experience for/in empirical socio-economic research and
 Excellent organisation and communication skills
Applications are expected in the area of “Climate Change and Ecological Sustainability” for two
distinct positions: A Climate Change Adaptation and B. Climate Change Mitigation
A. Specific expectations and duties of the Climate Change Adaptation PhD candidate:
The candidate shall have a strong interest to conduct research work in climate change adaptation at
multiple levels, including farm, community, and national level. The main objective of the PhD
research will be analysing the impacts of climate change on different farming systems, and to identify
measures to increase resilience to climate change. The smallholder farming system is in the center of
research interest. Moreover, synergies and trade-offs between climate change adaptation and
mitigation are to be identified, and other yet to be determined indicators of ecological sustainability
to be considered, e.g. water use, biodiversity, pest management, soil quality and competition for
land. The candidate shall have prior experience of conducting research in developing countries,
preferably in East Africa. Further the candidate should have first experience or knowledge on tools

1
Visit the website: http://www.hu-berlin.de/?set_language=en&cl=enand methods for climate change adaptation analysis and for climate-friendly agriculture/horticulture,
including cost-benefit analysis.
B. Specific expectations and duties of the Climate Change Mitigation research fellow:
The candidate shall have a strong interest to conduct research work in climate change mitigation
focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions along the horticultural value chain. The main
objective of the PhD research will be to estimate the amount of GHGs emitted per unit of product
(Product Carbon Footprint PCF) of different value chains and to recommend options for increasing
production efficiencies and reducing the PCF. Smallholder production on African indigenous
vegetables is in the center of research interest. Moreover, synergies and trade-offs between climate
change adaptation and mitigation are to be identified, and other yet to be determined indicators of
ecological sustainability to be considered, e.g. water use, biodiversity, pest management, soil quality
and competition for land. The candidate shall have prior experience of conducting research in
developing countries, preferably in East Africa. Further the candidate should have first experience or
knowledge on tools and methods to measure carbon or ecological footprints and/or methods to
measure greenhouse gas emissions from land use change, agriculture or horticulture.
How to apply:
Interested applicants are required to submit the following documents via email:
1. A letter of interest, indicating the distinct research position A (climate change adaptation) or B
(climate change mitigation) and a concise statement of their interest
2. Current Curriculum Vitae, including at least 2 academic referees (Recommended Europass CV
format form can be downloaded at http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/home
3. Certified copies (in PDF format) of academic certificates and transcripts of degree, courses taken;
4. Preferably a short summary of master thesis (max. 3 pages)
Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Handicapped persons are especially
encouraged to apply.
The PhD positions are open as soon as possible, ending June 30th, 2016, with possible extension in a
second phase. The main research activities are based in Kenya. Successful applicants have the
opportunity to visit the HORTINLEA Graduate School at the Leibniz University of Hannover. The
positions will be financed by HORTINLEA project. The PhD students will receive additional funding for
travel and accommodation for the time spent in Germany or abroad.
For further information, potential applicants are encouraged to contact through the following email
address: Dr. Hillary K. Bett (Egerton University) hk_bett@yahoo.com or Dr. Silke Stoeber (Humboldt
University) silke.stoeber@agrar.hu-berlin.de.
Please send your application to: hk_bett@yahoo.com AND silke.stoeber@agrar.hu-berlin.de
The deadline for applications is 15 November 2014. Applications received after this date will not be
considered. Pre-selected applicants will be invited for an interview in Nakuru, Egerton in the first or
second week of December 2014 where final candidates will be identified. Notifications will be sent
out by 25 November.

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Chemonics International Post

 

Chemonics International, a leading international organization based in Washington, D.C., seeks candidates for an anticipated basic education project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Positions may be based in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, or in regional offices to be determined. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.



Chief of Party:

· Minimum 10 years of COP, DCOP, or senior leadership experience managing education programs in developing countries programs, preferably with USAID in East Africa.

· Master’s degree in education, reading, or other relevant field required, Ph.D. preferred.

· Demonstrated skill in collaborating with host-country officials, donors, and stakeholders.



Deputy Chief of Party

· Minimum 10 years relevant technical experience in early grade reading and program management in East Africa, preferably in Tanzania.

· Advanced degree in education or other relevant field required.



Chemonics seeks specialists in the following areas:

· Early Grade Reading

· Instructional Materials Creation

· Curriculum Design

· Teacher In-Service and Pre-Service Training and Professional Development

· Reading Assessments and Standards

· Community Engagement

· ICT for Education

· Orphans and Vulnerable Children(OVCs)

· Gender and Disabilities

· Institutional Strengthening

· Education Leadership and Management

· Swahili Language

· Media and Public Relations

· Monitoring and Evaluation

· Regional Program Managers







General Qualifications:


 · Advanced degree in relevant technical area and specialty

· Minimum 5 years demonstrated relevant experience in basic education

· Knowledge and experiencein the Tanzanian education system

· Experience on USAID or other donor-funded programs preferred

· Outstanding leadership, management, and interpersonal skills

· Ability to conceptualize and lead technical tasks

· Fluency in English required; proficiency in a Swahili preferred.

· Commitment to leadership, versatility, and integrity.

· Tanzanian candidates are encouraged to apply.




To apply, email your cover letter and CV to tanzaniaeducationrecruit@gmail.comby October 25, 2014.Please use the subject line NAME – POSITION TITLE. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling bases, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.”

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Multi-country CEDAW Shadow Report Training (deadline 21 October 2014)

International Women's Rights Action Watch (IWRAW) Asia Pacific with the support of Masimanyane Women's Support Center (South Africa) will be hosting a multi-country CEDAW shadow report training from the 21-24th of November 2014. This training will take place in South Africa. The location to be confirmed. This training is financially supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.

Only participants from the Gambia, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Namibia and Senegal are eligible to participate in this training as these countries will be reviewed by the CEDAW Committee in 2015. Those interested are requested to send the completed application form (attached) and supporting documents to IWRAW Asia Pacific by Tuesday 21st of October 2014. Late applications will not be considered.

We are looking for participants who fulfill the following criteria:
1. Committed in developing a comprehensive shadow report for the CEDAW review for their respective countries
2. Are part of a women's organisation/human rights organisation in the countries mentioned above (preferably organisations that are also part of a coalition or network)
3. Preferably with CEDAW/women's human rights experience
4. Preferably those with a good command of English (English will be the primary language of instruction/communication in this training)
5. Priority will also be given to women activists representing marginalised and vulnerable groups

6. Who are able to submit an action plan for follow-up which has been endorsed by the organisation/network. This action plan must details the steps for follow-up that will be undertaken for the development of the respective shadow report.

Participants who are selected will be responsible in coordinating the respective national level coalition to develop the shadow report within the deadlines provided by IWRAW Asia Pacific.

 

For further information, kindly contact:  Dorathy Benjamin or Sanyu Awori at iwraw-ap@iwraw-ap.org

 

Kindly disseminate this widely to your networks.

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Youth Masterclass registration is open!

Hello everyone!


Registration for the Global Landscapes Forum Youth Masterclasses is now open! The GLF is a side event at COP 20 in Lima in December. If you are going to COP20 this is a great , and FREE, opportunity to learn more about the concepts and gain practical skills and build your networking abilities. Register here now!


Please share this information widely!:


Youth Masterclass registration is open!

Do you:


Find it difficult to network at big conferences?


Feel shy to put up your hand and say something at side events?


Struggle to understand the political and technical jargon used by climate change and sustainable development folks?


Want to build all these skills and meet a bunch of like minded young people and professionals interested in youth issues?

Then
you are just the person we want to attend a series of youth
masterclasses at December's Global Landscapes Forum in Peru! If you're
participating in COP register now for the masterclasses - it is totally free!

What are the youth masterclasses?

Despite
increasing commitments for youth representation in committees and at
conferences, there's not been a space for sufficient mentoring and skill
building opportunities so young people can effectively contribute to
discussions, network and become better professionals.

We
want to build the skills of youth to become leaders and give them a
space to effectively contribute to innovative cross-cutting solutions to
land use, climate change and sustainable development issues.

That's
why we're offering a series of online and offline skill and knowledge
building masterclasses in November and December, run by professional
trainers.

Download the concept note here and learn more about what to expect here.
ideas for sharing on Twitter:


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#Youth #Masterclasses at the @GlobalLF, if you are attending #COP20 register now! http://goo.gl/H2qST1



Feel shy to say something at side events? Sign up for the #free #youth #masterclasses at the #COP20 http://goo.gl/H2qST1 @GlobalLF



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Call for Essays: Africa Youth Day

Women account for about half of Africa’s talent base. As a group, they have been marginalised and their economic, social, political and environmental contributions go in large part unrealised, underutilized and undervalued. Poverty and HIV/AIDS still carry a female face. Women' education is often sacrifice because of varioussocio-economic and cultural reasons and women are among the most affected byconflicts and violence. Empowering their participation in the community and the workforce greatly increases economic growth, reduces poverty, enhances societal well-being, and helps ensure sustainable development in all countries.

It is against this background that the African Union Heads of State and Government have dedicated next year, 2015, as the "Year of Women’s Empowerment and Development towards Africa’s Agenda 2063”.  As a prelude to these celebrations, the African Union Commission is celebrating this year’s Africa Youth Day under the theme: Delivering on the Potential of Africa’s Young women.

Celebrated on the 1^st of November, The African Youth Day aims to promote an increased recognition of youth as key agents for social change and economic growth in all aspects of African society. The event also aims to contribute and channel the youth motivation, energy and idealism to reinforce the efforts towards the achievement of a sustainable development in the Africa.

To open up this discourse, the African Union Commission invites young Africans to submit an essay of not more than 1500 words, which identifies and makes the case for policy measures to support the empowerment of young women. Entries are encouraged to be evidence-based, drawing on experiences of the writer or other individuals or institutions.

Finalists will be invited to celebrate the African Youth Day at the African Union Commission in AddisAbaba, Ethiopia  and engage with Ministers of Youth from across the continent.  Winning essay shall be published and presented at various high level policy meetings in 2015. 

Competition Rules:

1.      The call is open from the 1^st of October 2014 to the 20^th of October 2014
2.     The competition is open to young people (18-35) from African Union Member States.
3.     Only one essay is allowed per entrant.
4.     Essays shouldbe submitted in any of the AU languages i.e. English, French, Portuguese andArabic
5.     Photographs and other illustrations that enhance the article are welcome, although these must be original to the author and be copyright free.
6.     Submission should be made to essays@empoweryouth.today

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FARMER MANAGED RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION IN KATSINA STATE UNDER THE ENERGISING ACCESS TO SUSTAINABLE ENERGY PROJECT

Open Date:  October 13, 2014

 

Close Date:  October 24, 2014

 

SCOPE OF WORK

Improvement of Fuelwood Balance in Selected Seven LGAs of Katsina State

The International Centre for Energy, Environment & Development (ICEED) works to promote energy and climate security for Nigeria’s poor. In partnership with OXFAM Novib and the European Union, ICEED plans to improve the fuel wood balance in seven (7) Local Government Areas in Katsina State. Part of the strategy to deliver this result is through the development of the supply chain for fuel efficient woodstoves. The seven Local Government Areas include Mashi, Mai Adua, Dutsi, Daura, Sandamu, Zango and Baure.

The actions of this result will contribute to the Special Objective as follows:

1.     At least 30% of the target households has adopted new stoves and the majority of users, mainly women, are satisfied with the health and fuel consumption performance of these new technologies;

2.    Stove artisans operate sustainable businesses and 75% has a healthy cash flow; at least 25% of the businesses are run by women; and

3.    At least two financing institutions have support mechanisms for small credits to fuelwood reducing stove suppliers and beneficiaries.

 

 

To deliver this project, ICEED requires the services of professionals to fill the posts outlined below:

	JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:		Energy Efficient Cookstoves Programme Officer

 

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Energy Efficient Cookstoves Programme Officer will ensure effective and efficient technical delivery of all the project results. In collaboration with consultants and other project staff, he/she will coordinate project planning and budgeting, develop training sessions, oversee constructions, monitoring and evaluation as well as communications and public awareness. The Programme Officer will also work to scale-up the project, including coordinating the development of innovative financing mechanisms such as the carbon market and micro-finance schemes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

§  Work with consultants in developing appropriate cookstove designs and production;

§  Oversee the delivery of quality assurance measures, including stove testing and post-installation performance assessment;

§  Coordinate training of stove producers, retailers, financing institutions;

§  Oversee market development of clean cooking energy products in project areas;

§  Lead on baseline data collection, development of M&E mechanisms and project reporting;

§  Coordinate the development of policy and financial mechanisms to support the rapid scale up of the project;

§  Coordinate and develop local stove entrepreneurs and value chain actors

§  In collaboration with other project staff, ensure effective communication of project results and reporting obligations; and

§  Coordinate with Oxfam and oversee the sharing of lessons from the project.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS

§  A Degree or its equivalent in Engineering or Environmental Sciences.

§  A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.

§  Hands-on experience in delivering non-electricity renewable energy projects.

§  At least 5 years’ working experience and at least three in the field of clean cookstoves delivery.

§  Clear understanding of the issues of energy poverty in Nigeria.

§  Demonstrated ability to lead and work collegially with other technical staff, experts, and with counterparts from the public, private and NGO sectors.

§  Experience in providing innovative financing solutions for the promotion of renewable energy projects.

§  Strong analytical skills.

§  High level oral and written communication skills.

§  Exceptional interpersonal communication, teamwork, and partnering skills.

 

 

	JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:		Private Sector Development Expert

JOB SUMMARY

The Private Sector Development Specialist will be responsible for developing and expanding the value chain of clean cooking energy products within the project area. He/She will identify potentials for collaboration with established businesses, coordinate business delivery model trainings, facilitate partnership with finance institutions, support the development of innovative financing models, and ensure effective and efficient delivery of all commercial results of the project and sustainability schemes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§  Identify, assess, and recommend potential private sector partners and partnership opportunities;

§  Facilitate business development services and trainings including developing robust distribution action plan;

§  Provide technical leadership for the design, formalization, and management of innovative public-private partnerships;

§  Facilitate the building of partnerships with finance institutions;

§  Support the development of innovative financing tools to promote investment in sustainable clean cookstove enterprises;

§  Coordinate with other donors, local organizations and government structures to ensure growth in the market for clean cooking energy services; and

§  Develop and implement outreach strategies to the private sector.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS

§  A Degree or its equivalent in Business Administration, Marketing or related fields.

§  A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.

§  At least 5 years’ related experience and at least three in the business development or financial services sector.

§  Experience in developing or providing innovative financing solutions for the promotion of products and services;

§  Demonstrated ability to carry out capacity building programmes and outreaches;

§  Exceptional interpersonal communication, teamwork, and partnering skills;

§  Understanding of donor reporting formats; and

§  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 

 

 

	JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:		Project Advisor Gender & Social Development

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Advisor Gender & Social Development will coordinate activities aimed at mainstreaming gender issues in the project. He/She will facilitate the achievement of project goals to expand social inclusion, promote women participation in clean cookstoves businesses, provide support for establishment of women and youths social enterprises, raise awareness and support on the role of women and youths in the development and adoption of gender friendly sustainable energy solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§  Develop and lead implementation of a gender strategy for the project;

§  Identify women groups and women-led enterprises for participation in stove construction and marketing;

§  Monitor the progress of enterprises and provide support as needed;

§  Coordinate capacity building for women and youths on clean cookstoves businesses; and

§  Work with project team to facilitate all publicity efforts and outreach initiatives to special interest groups and partner organizations with understanding why mainstreaming gender issues energy access is important; and

§  Collaborate with other project staff to track progress towards the meeting of gender targets of the goals.

§  Review project activities, communications and beneficiaries to ensure gender equity and responsibility are observed

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS

§  University Degree or its equivalent in Development Studies, Social Sciences or related fields;

§  At least 3 years post-graduation experience on gender-related issues;

§  Experience on women and energy issues, especially in Northern Nigeria will be an added advantage;

§  Excellent written and oral communication skills;

§  Demonstrated ability to lead and work collegially with other technical staff, experts, and with counterparts from the public, private and NGO sectors.

§  Exceptional interpersonal skills, teamwork, and partnering skills.

§  Ability to influence others through articulate written and verbal communication

§  Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English language proficiency.

§  Ability to communicate in Hausa or Fulfulde will be an added advantage.

 

 

	JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:		Project Advisor

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Advisor will provide technical support to the programme management to ensure that the goals of the project area is realised, measured and reported effectively. He/She will provide technical oversight and coordination of project, ensure quality delivery of results, support project planning, and monitoring and evaluation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§  Provide technical oversight of the project implementation process;

§  Ensure quality delivery of project outputs and outcomes consistent with logframes milestones and targets;

§  Ensure implementation meet the technical requirements of the grant contract;

§  Provide support to activity planning,  coordination of project activities and reporting;

§  Provide support in tracking budgets, spending and financial reporting;

§  Lead on project monitoring and evaluation; and

§  Coordinate relationship with Oxfam and other project stakeholders.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS

§  A Post-Graduate University Degree in Engineering, Environmental or Social Sciences.

§  Demonstrated competence in programme leadership, planning, and monitoring and evaluation.

§  Excellent written and oral communication skills

§  Demonstrated ability to lead and work collegially with other technical staff, experts, and with counterparts from the public, private and NGO sectors.

§  Exceptional interpersonal communication, teamwork, and partnering skills.

§  Ability to influence others through articulate written and verbal communication

§  Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English language proficiency.

 

 

	JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:		Project Officer

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Officer will provide support to the Programme Officer to ensure that all technical targets of the project are achieved. He/She will provide support to technical oversight, ensure delivery of results, support project planning, and monitoring and evaluation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§  Assist in developing appropriate stove designs and production;

§  Assist the delivery of quality assurance measures, including stove testing and post-installation performance assessment;

§  Assist in coordinating training of stove producers, retailers, financing institutions;

§  Assist market development of clean cooking energy products in project areas;

§  Assist baseline data collection, development of M&E mechanisms and project reporting;

§  Assist the development of policy and financial mechanisms to support the rapid scale up of the project; and

§  Assist  in  communicating project results and meeting reporting obligations.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS

§  A Degree or its equivalent in Engineering or Environmental Sciences.

§  At least 3 years’ working experience in the renewable energy sector.

§  Good understanding of the issues of energy poverty in Nigeria.

§  Strong analytical skills.

§  High level oral and written communication skills.

§  Exceptional interpersonal communication, teamwork, and partnering skills.

 

 

	JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:		Field Officers (7 nos.)

JOB SUMMARY

The Field Officers will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of overall project results in the project areas. They will assist in coordinating activities with project stakeholders, assist in building contacts with project partners and beneficiaries, maintain effective communication with the project management unit and the host communities and assist in communicating the results of the project to a wide stakeholder base.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§  Organize and lead teams where appropriate to conduct;

      a. Baseline socio-economic surveys and monitoring;

      b. Workshops for relevant stakeholders;

§  Research to encourage and promote the use of fuel-efficient stoves;

§  Assist the Project Management Unit  in ensuring smooth running of the project;

§  Assist in building contacts with project partners and beneficiaries;

§  Handle logistic supports as delegated by the head office;

§  Monitoring and tracking of stoves sales and subsidy verification; and

§  Any other related duties that may be delegated.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS

§  A Minimum of Ordinary National Diploma (OND) or its equivalent.

§  At least two (2) years experience in project delivery assistance and other related fields;

§  Good network within government and CSO circles;

§  High level oral and written communication skills;

§  Must speak Hausa or other local languages and resident in Katsina State; and

§  Proficiency in use of Information Technology.

 

	JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:		Finance Officer

JOB SUMMARY:

The Finance Officer will support development and implementation of efficient financial management systems for the project office. He/She will work closely with the project management unit to ensure compliance with project financial reporting obligations.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§  Support budget tracking, preparation of account and management of payroll;

§  Contribute to the development and maintenance of financial systems and processes;

§  Providing advice and information to the Finance Administrator;

§  Ensuring all financial regulations(ICEED and donor agency) are adhered to;

§  Prepare monthly financial report and bank reconciliation;

§  Quarterly financial reporting on progress against project indicators using monitoring and evaluation tools;

§  Set up office management systems with efficient filing and retrieval systems for electronic and non-electronic information;

§  Ensure expenses are properly coded and conform to cost principles as outlined in the EU financial manual and reporting format;

§  Ensure internal control systems are followed;

§  Provide support during audits and all compliance related visits including ensuring follow up and implementation of Corrective Action Plans;

§  Review, in detail, office voucher for allowability of expenses by project and ledger code; match all transactions to accompanying receipts; ensure consultant labour charges have appropriate hours and vendor identification numbers;

§  Provide other services as may be delegated.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS

§  A Degree or its equivalent in Finance, Accounting or other related fields;

§  A Master Degree will be an added advantage;

§  Minimum of three years’ experience in financial, administrative and contracts management of projects;

§  Knowledge of accounting software;

§  Experience with donor program management will be an added advantage;

§  An accounting professional qualification;

§  Proven proficiency in the use of monitoring and evaluation tools;

§  High Information Technology literacy;

§  Excellent communication skills;

§  Ability to work in multi-cultural teams;

§  Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. English fluency required;

§  Ability to be flexible and manage and accomplish multiple priorities; goal oriented; and

§  Knowledgeable in donor reporting requirements

 

	JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:		Administrative Support Staff

JOB SUMMARY

The Administrative Support Staff will assist the project administrative unit to ensure that all administrative procedures are met in conformity with EU administrative policies.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§  Set up office management systems with efficient filing and retrieval systems for electronic and non-electronic information;

§  Assist in ensuring control and administrative systems comply with donor financial guidelines;

§  Coordinates procurements, ensuring that donor procurement rules are strictly followed;

§  In collaboration with the program staff, oversee, administer, supervise and manage performance management for all team members; and

§  Assist in the implementation of the communication strategy.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS

§  A Degree or its equivalent in Social Sciences;

§  At least one year’s working experience;

§  Good understanding of the issues of energy poverty in Nigeria;

§  Strong analytical skills;

§  High level oral and written communication skills; and

§  Good interpersonal communication, teamwork, and partnering skills.

 

 

	JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:		Drivers

JOB SUMMARY

The Drivers will be responsible for the management of logistics and transportation of both project personnel an goods within and outside the project areas. These officers will also be responsible for ensuring effective maintenance of project vehicles. The drivers will also assist the admin support unit in arranging logistics during events such as workshops, conferences, etc.    

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§  Drive the project team to locations or sites where project activities take place;

§  Ensure that all project vehicles are driven with care, caution and safety;

§  Inform the project management when project vehicles are due for service or need major maintenance or repairs;

§  Assist in arranging logistics during project events; and

§  Any other related duties that may be delegated.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS

§  Minimum of Senior School Certificate;

§  Possession of valid driver’s license;

§  At least 3 years driving experience in a reputable organization;

§  Fair level of oral and written communication skills;

§  Good interpersonal communication, teamwork, and partnering skills.

 

 

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates may send in their CVs with a one-page letter of application to folake@iceednigeria.org not later than 16.00 on October 24, 2014.

 

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