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But perhaps most immediately worrying is their diminishing access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene.
Sewage systems in high density and unplanned urban areas have collapsed due to age, excessive loading and poor maintenance.

Wash Programme Manager

Closing date: 10 Jul 2009
Location: Zimbabwe - Harare

£21,500 – £28,000 net per annum Harare

The people of Zimbabwe face many problems.


While lack of resources at a community level have contributed to the breakdown of crucial hand pumps in rural areas.
A cholera epidemic which started in August 2008 has already claimed the lives of nearly 4500 people and there are 100,000 further suspected cases.
At Oxfam, we’re helping to turn things around with a co-ordinated, 3-year Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) strategy.
And we now need someone to head it up, which is where you come in.
About the roleIn this high profile role, you’ll lead and manage our WASH programme in Zimbabwe.
To start with, you’ll need to develop the programme itself, including the policies and objectives we put in place.
From there, it will involve working closely with WASH partners, UN Agencies, donors and government representatives to plan, co-ordinate and roll the programme out, and make it a success.
Along the way, you’ll be controlling a substantial budget, developing relationship with national partners, sharing knowledge and making sure the work we do with WASH ties in with Oxfam’s broader disaster recovery efforts.
What we’re looking forThe chances are you’ll come to us from another not-for profit-organisation.
Whatever your background, you’ll need considerable experience in international programme management that extends to both emergency relief efforts and long-term development work.

Exceptional communication skills, regional knowledge and cultural sensitivity are essential, as building relations with local community groups, government authorities and other NGOs will be key to your success. You‘ll also need to be an inspirational leader - someone who knows how to make the most of our resources, and mobilise and motivate a geographically widespread team.

About OxfamA simple, inescapable truth underlines everything we do at Oxfam.

There’s enough wealth in this world to go around.

It’s not unfortunate that people live in poverty. It’s unjustifiable. It’s not just their problem. It’s ours too.

And with the right support, we can beat poverty and injustice.

More than 8,000 people already commit their time and talents to our campaigning, humanitarian and long-term development projects.

Now we’re looking for yours.
How to apply
To find out more about this role and to apply, visit http://www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs and quote ref: INT3285.


PROGRAMME OFFICER
Closing date: 03 Aug 2009
Location: Kenya - Nairobi

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system’s designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.

UNEP's Division of Early Warning and Assessment (DEWA) is responsible for analyzing the state of the global environment, providing early warning information and assessing global and regional environmental trends to catalyse and promote international cooperation and action on the environment.

This post is located in UNEP/DEWA at the Nairobi duty station.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Regional Coordinator, DEWA-Africa Programme and overall supervision of the Chief, Capacity Development Branch, the Programme Officer will:
Support the implementation of the programme of work of the Division (DEWA) in Africa in coordination with UNEP's Regional Office for Africa (ROA) and in cooperation with regional partners;
Develop partnerships and deliver products and services to meet the needs of the region as well as specific country needs;
Make substantive contributions to the delivery of specific outputs under the priority areas of UNEP's Medium Term Strategy;
Contribute to the delivery of regional and national capacity building, in the context of the Bali Strategic Plan for Capacity Building and Technology Transfer, the Human Rights Based Approach to support country analysis and the One UN United Nations Development Assistance Frameworks (UNDAF) processes. Competencies

Professionalism:
Knowledge of UNEP institutional mandates and operational roles.
Proven ability to discern strategic development processes at national and regional levels and package environmental information to underpin decision making;
Recognized expertise in one or more of the following fields:
integrated environmental assessment, environmental information networking and outreach;
familiarity with the UN Country Programming processes and working with UN Country teams.

Client Orientation:
Ability to identify different client needs and develop responsive programmes and actions to address the needs in a timely manner and within available resources;
Ability to foster networks of partnerships to support programme delivery;
proven ability in negotiation and consensus building with collaborating partners institutions and governments.

Communication:
Excellent ability to express ideas clearly, concisely and persuasively both orally and in writing with skilled styles and formats designed to target different audiences and in presentation of complex environmental issues.
Listens to others, correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately.

Teamwork:
Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams in a multicultural environment to achieve common objectives and deliver results; proven ability to motivate and empower team members;
Solicits inputs and genuinely values others’ ideas and expertise.
Planning and organization:
Ability to develop clear goals and priorities with adequate flexibility for adjustment under changing circumstances;
knowledge and experience in monitoring and evaluating time bound programmes and processes such as the biennium programme plans and donor funded projects.

Qualifications Education:
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in a discipline related to environment and sustainable development, with knowledge of environmental assessment, management, economics or a related field.
A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience:
A minimum of seven years of working experience in environmental assessment and early warning at national/regional levels in Africa, of which some should be at the international level including related capacity building and networking.
Knowledge of environmental issues acquired through work with expert institutions in Africa. Progressive responsible experience in project or programme formulation, management and implementation.

Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Fluency in oral and written English is essential.
Working knowledge of French is desirable.
Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage. Other Skills: Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, internet) are required.
In-depth understanding and application of different information technology tools for environmental assessment and data analysis, including satellite image processing and data visualization.
How to apply
http://www.unep.org/vacancies(See Professional Positions)



rants Assistant - 2 Positions

Pact Tanzania is an international NGO implementing development programs and will be increasing its program scope during the next few months.We are looking for enthusiastic, creative, energetic individuals to lead the projects and to serve as members of the program team on the implementation of Pact’s USAID Jali Watoto program, Global Fund OVC program and Democracy and Governance programs (DG).

We invite applications for the following positions before 30 June 2009:

Main Responsibilities

Provide support to the team of Grant Officers to Jali Watoto and Global Fund programs
Participate in pre award activities to potential grantees and/or partners.
Assist with the preparation of contracts, agreements, reports and liquidationsAssist Grants Officers in the review of Liquidation from partners

Work closely with Grants officers to ensure budgetary controls of grantees and provides technical assistance to recipients, as required by the program
Assist on the proposal process from the time solicitations are issued to close out of activities
Participate in the overall management of sub-grants in relation to the administration and monitoring of grants and procedures designed to comply with donor regulation

Work closely with other Pact Tanzania staff members and Assist in the compilation of data and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

Qualifications

Bachelors in field(s) relevant to fulfillment of the duties and responsibilities as described above.
At least two years of progressively responsible experience on financial management or accounts including experience working with non-profit organizations

To Apply
For complete job description of all position and instructions visit www.pacttz.org and look under “JOBS”.
If you believe you are the ideal candidate we are looking for please submit your application, and curriculum vitae detailing your experience with three referees (and writing sample, if required) to jobs @ pacttz.org or by post to:
Pact Tanzania, 74 Uporoto Street Victoria,
P.O. Box 6348, Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania
Closing Date: June 30th
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Programme Officer, P4

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Closing date: 03 Aug 2009
Location: Kenya - Nairobi

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system’s designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.

UNEP's Division of Early Warning and Assessment (DEWA) is responsible for analyzing the state of the global environment, providing early warning information and assessing global and regional environmental trends to catalyse and promote international cooperation and action on the environment.

This post is located in UNEP/DEWA at the Nairobi duty station.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Regional Coordinator, DEWA-Africa Programme and overall supervision of the Chief, Capacity Development Branch, the Programme Officer will:
Support the implementation of the programme of work of the Division (DEWA) in Africa in coordination with UNEP's Regional Office for Africa (ROA) and in cooperation with regional partners;
Develop partnerships and deliver products and services to meet the needs of the region as well as specific country needs;
Make substantive contributions to the delivery of specific outputs under the priority areas of UNEP's Medium Term Strategy;
Contribute to the delivery of regional and national capacity building, in the context of the Bali Strategic Plan for Capacity Building and Technology Transfer, the Human Rights Based Approach to support country analysis and the One UN United Nations Development Assistance Frameworks (UNDAF) processes. Competencies

Professionalism:
Knowledge of UNEP institutional mandates and operational roles.
Proven ability to discern strategic development processes at national and regional levels and package environmental information to underpin decision making;
Recognized expertise in one or more of the following fields:
integrated environmental assessment, environmental information networking and outreach;
familiarity with the UN Country Programming processes and working with UN Country teams.

Client Orientation:
Ability to identify different client needs and develop responsive programmes and actions to address the needs in a timely manner and within available resources;
Ability to foster networks of partnerships to support programme delivery;
proven ability in negotiation and consensus building with collaborating partners institutions and governments.

Communication:
Excellent ability to express ideas clearly, concisely and persuasively both orally and in writing with skilled styles and formats designed to target different audiences and in presentation of complex environmental issues.
Listens to others, correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately.

Teamwork:
Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams in a multicultural environment to achieve common objectives and deliver results; proven ability to motivate and empower team members;
Solicits inputs and genuinely values others’ ideas and expertise.
Planning and organization:
Ability to develop clear goals and priorities with adequate flexibility for adjustment under changing circumstances;
knowledge and experience in monitoring and evaluating time bound programmes and processes such as the biennium programme plans and donor funded projects.

Qualifications Education:
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in a discipline related to environment and sustainable development, with knowledge of environmental assessment, management, economics or a related field.
A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience:
A minimum of seven years of working experience in environmental assessment and early warning at national/regional levels in Africa, of which some should be at the international level including related capacity building and networking.
Knowledge of environmental issues acquired through work with expert institutions in Africa. Progressive responsible experience in project or programme formulation, management and implementation.

Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Fluency in oral and written English is essential.
Working knowledge of French is desirable.
Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage. Other Skills: Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, internet) are required.
In-depth understanding and application of different information technology tools for environmental assessment and data analysis, including satellite image processing and data visualization.
How to apply
http://www.unep.org/vacancies(See Professional Positions)
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Posted by Dullonet Tanzania at Thursday, June 18, 2009 , 0 comments
Labels: Program Officer
WASH Programme Manager

Oxfam Great Britain

Closing date: 10 Jul 2009
Location: Zimbabwe - Harare

£21,500 – £28,000 net per annum Harare

The people of Zimbabwe face many problems.

But perhaps most immediately worrying is their diminishing access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene.
Sewage systems in high density and unplanned urban areas have collapsed due to age, excessive loading and poor maintenance.
While lack of resources at a community level have contributed to the breakdown of crucial hand pumps in rural areas.
A cholera epidemic which started in August 2008 has already claimed the lives of nearly 4500 people and there are 100,000 further suspected cases.
At Oxfam, we’re helping to turn things around with a co-ordinated, 3-year Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) strategy.
And we now need someone to head it up, which is where you come in.
About the roleIn this high profile role, you’ll lead and manage our WASH programme in Zimbabwe.
To start with, you’ll need to develop the programme itself, including the policies and objectives we put in place.
From there, it will involve working closely with WASH partners, UN Agencies, donors and government representatives to plan, co-ordinate and roll the programme out, and make it a success.
Along the way, you’ll be controlling a substantial budget, developing relationship with national partners, sharing knowledge and making sure the work we do with WASH ties in with Oxfam’s broader disaster recovery efforts.
What we’re looking forThe chances are you’ll come to us from another not-for profit-organisation.
Whatever your background, you’ll need considerable experience in international programme management that extends to both emergency relief efforts and long-term development work.

Exceptional communication skills, regional knowledge and cultural sensitivity are essential, as building relations with local community groups, government authorities and other NGOs will be key to your success. You‘ll also need to be an inspirational leader - someone who knows how to make the most of our resources, and mobilise and motivate a geographically widespread team.

About OxfamA simple, inescapable truth underlines everything we do at Oxfam.

There’s enough wealth in this world to go around.

It’s not unfortunate that people live in poverty. It’s unjustifiable. It’s not just their problem. It’s ours too.

And with the right support, we can beat poverty and injustice.

More than 8,000 people already commit their time and talents to our campaigning, humanitarian and long-term development projects.

Now we’re looking for yours.
How to apply
To find out more about this role and to apply, visit http://www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs and quote ref: INT3285.
Read more...
Posted by Dullonet Tanzania at Thursday, June 18, 2009 , 0 comments
Labels: Program Manager
Grants and Finance Manger

Management Systems International (MSI)

Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance.

Today, it has over 100 projects under management worldwide and its technical expertise has been expanded to include implementation of a range of analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, organizational capacity building, education, and natural resource management.

At the beginning of 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., a global multi-disciplinary professional services organization with offices in 20 countries around the world.

MSI became a part of Coffey International Development (Coffey ID), one of seven divisions which comprise the Coffey Group.

Together, we aspire to create extraordinary outcomes for our clients, our staff and the communities in which we work. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Closing date: 16 Jul 2009

Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Project/Proposal Summary:

The Eastern Congo Stabilization Program is a multi-year, multi-million dollar project which will focus on community level stabilization activities and reintegration activities for ex-combatants and IDPs. The project will have a substantial grants program element.

Position Summary:
MSI is currently seeking an experienced grants manager to supervise the design, development and implementation of grants and provide training and technical assistance in grants to NGOs to promote stabilization in Eastern Congo.

Responsibilities:
- Manage all financial and administrative aspects of the project;
- Support the Chief of Party in budget planning and monitoring;
- Supervise a team of local finance and admin professionals;
- Advise and assist in the design, development and implementation of grants under contract;
- Advise and assist in program monitoring and evaluation in the context of grants management policies, procedures, and practices;
- Ensure proper negotiation of the terms and conditions for sub-grants and reviews and analyzes budget estimates consistent with USAID grant and program requirements;
- Work closely with MSI partner and sub-contracting organizations;
- Maintain responsibility for all financial reporting to MSI HQ and USAID, in coordination with the Chief of Party.

Qualifications:
- Minimum experience: BA and 8 years professional experience or MA and 6 years;
- Demonstrated knowledge of USAID programs, financial procedures and regulations;
- 5+ years of experience managing USAID grants to NGOs;
- Knowledge of and experience working with Congolese NGOs engaged in community-focused activities;
- Demonstrated capacity to monitor and mentor local NGO grantees;
- Familiarity with donor post-conflict programs in Africa;
- Professional level fluency in both French and English;
- Swahili proficiency desired;
- Demonstrated ability to work on a project team.

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How to apply
To apply, please visit our website: http://www.msiworldwide.com.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls, please.
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